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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29

accumulators for the distribution of electric
lighting through the whole train of several
cars The accumulators are not TO be
placed in the cars, on account of their
weight. The new cars intended for this eX-
! perimental train will soon arrive at Yer
viers, and the trial trip will be from YER
viers to Brussels and return.
THE price of steel gun barrels in Belgium,
according to a late consular report, has
gone up almost 100 per cent in the last few
weeks, and manufacturers refuse to quote
prices for future delivery. This rise is at
tributed to the advance in the price of steel.
All the gun barrel manufacturers are run
ming full time, and are taxed to the limit of
their capacity. A manufacturer of note
here, having one of the largest plants in
the world, informs me that he has already
booked orders for the United States for
over 100000 gun barrels, and that orders
are coming in more rapidly than ever be-
fore. This condition with regard to gun
barrels reflects similar conditions in the
manufacture of guns. The trade is at pres
ent booming, and 1905 promises to be a
| record year in the industry for which Liege
Is noted"
Strikes in Germany is the subject of a
recent report by Ernest L. Harris, United
States commercial agent at Eibenstock,
Germany, to the Department of Commerce
and Labor. He says: During the months
of July, August and September 67S strikes
were commenced or were in progress in the
German empire. During the same period
$40 strikes were brought to a close OF this
number 165 were successful, 203 were I'M
successful and 211 were partially success
full. A large majority of these strikes took
place in the mining and building indus
tries"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
Small Armies.
ON the Philadelphia Ledge

rum the Tnhdueipnih l<fuBtr
Hachette's Almanach du Crapeau gives
the statistics of the smallest armies In the
world. The smallest of them all is that of
Monaco. with IS guards. IS carbineers and
20 firemen. Next comes that of Luxembourg,
with 1876 gendarmes. 10 volunteers and 80
musicians. In case of war, say the laws,
'the number of volunteers may be tempo
rarily raised to go" In the republic of San
Marine they have universal compulsory
service, with the result that they can put in
the field nine companies. comprising $50 men
and IS officers commanded by marshal.
This. however, is the war strength of the
forces. On the peace footing the republic
can only put one company of 60 men on the
parade ground, In the case of the republic
OF Liberia the most striking feature Is the
proportion of officers to privates. There are
500 of the former and only 700 of the latter.
None the less the republic issues proclama-
lions of neutrality when wars break out be-
tween the great powers OF Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29

In those days which assured the increase
of personal charm. Noble women of an
c1ent Rome were wont to plaster their
faces at night with a pouItice made of
bread crumbs and asses milk, which, on be-
ing removed in the morning, left fresh
ness and wilderness much priced Still more
diSagreeable was the practice of binding
1resh meat, usually veal, upon the face
ana hands for the same purpose. The
juices of several fruits, but preferably the
raspberry and strawberry, were lauded as
sovereign washes for the skin, and milk
impaired certain velvety softness.-Ex-
change.
A guild of women chimney sweeps has
been started in ST. Petersburg and Moscow.
Its founder is the widow of a sweep blessed
with six daughters. All seven belong to the
guild and are active members. No woman
chimney sweep is to be less than fourteen
years old nor more than thirty-five, but CIR!
assistants may be admitted at eight years,
the guild. All must sign the temperance
pledge and be members of the orthodox
Greek church.-Exchange
Some of the newer shapes in French hats
tilt sideways as well as forward. We took
note of one which is built up of mother of
pearl glace paillasson The brim is ex-
tremely narrow in front and slit down to
the base of the crown, the two points so
formed being curled back. Wide soft satin
SidSS IlpuOn Is uFdpeQ cdFeieSSiy around the
hat, fastened down on the right side by a
group of pale blue roses. A very light Iiege
tinted feather glace with pink and blue is
fastened under the left side of the brim and
curis back over it. A large bow of the rib
bon and a cluster of blue roses crown the
bandeaux.-Millinery Trade Review
Summing the baby is the latest thing in
baby culture. No household is too poor to
possess one of these patent adjustable sun
parlors.
They are made of some kind of hard wood
and built by the carpenter to extend be-
yond the window. The top and sides of the
little platform are covered with glass; and
strips of carpet are laid on the floor to stop
up any cracks there may be- No matter
how fiercely the winds may blow or how
low the thermometer may sink, the sun
parlor is always ready for the baby.
pillow is placed on the carpeted floor,
then the baby Is warmly dressed and well
covered for it's morning or afternoon nap.
Mothers who have tried this method of
summing the baby are boasting of the gain
In weight and health. and have the proud
satisfaction of knowing they are strictly
up to date.-Phiiadelphi Record.
The British husband regards women's
clubs with amusement as places where
women eat strange meals and put up with
discomforts which would not be tolerated
for an hour in mans club, says the
illustrated London News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
BAT|STE BL GUS S
A Model That Will Do in
Silk or Linen.
FINE BROIDER 7
EASIEST MADE WHEN FASTENED
IN THE BACK.
A Simpler and More Tailor-like Design
in White Grass Linen is Also
Described.
Copyright. 1905, By r. F. Ayers.)

Copyright, 1905, by r. F. Ayers)
There is one distinctly new feature in
the latest blouses one which is by no means
agreeable to the woman who has been able
to disguise the imperfect fit of her soft
waists by the aid of a pouched front and a
deep adjustable girde. The waist line now
must be clearly defined, and above the belt,
which is component part of all modish
blouses. there must be no pouch whatever.
A little fullness is allowed across the bust,
but the material must be brought down
smoothly and snugly into. this well-fitted
girdle, which Is attached to the blouse all
round.
1t is obvious, then, that blouses are to be
worn outside of the skirt, which means
that unusual care will have to be taken in
molding the blouse, as well as shaping the
skirt around the waist and hips.
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The Old Gang.

FROM South Wales News.
Many ambitious young men in the conn
mons must chafe at their perpetual exclu-
sion from Office by people who hold to this
comfortable doctrine Once minister all
ways a minister This doctrine loads both
the treasury bench and the front opposition
bench with old men who belong to a past
age, and who might well be discarded e
superfiuous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
Touching Glasses.

From the New York Press.
! Fred Gitz, the Astoria cooper says: I'm
the old country we We're brought up to the
habit of touching glasses with the UNDER
standing that to do so is necessary to COM
plete the round of the five senses. For in
fstance. in drinking a glass of beer we can
see it, taste it, feel ii and smell it, but can
not hear it. Therefore, to reach the other
Sense. that of hearing. we make the clink."
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Jury Trial Demanded

James F. Broadbent, manager of the Po-
tomac laundry at ITO to 1716 Z street
northwest. was arraigned before Judge
Scott in the Police Court today upon two
charges of alleged violations of the smoke
law. and. after entering plea of not guilty
to each charge, jury trials were demanded
s25 collateral being deposited in each case.
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Two Charges of False Pretenses.

kimball in the Police Court today upon
two charges of false pretenses and the
cases continued until April 4. 1905. The in
formations charge that Wilbur represented
10 Cornelius T. Johnson and Eugene w.
Wheeler that two certain papers written
in the form of bank check and signed by
him. were good genuine orders for the pay
tnent of money when they were not.
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linen, which possesses charming silky ap-
pearance, and pipings of white embroidery.
The front of the blouse should be laid in a
wide graduated center pleat flanked by
pleats of the same width reaching to the
belt. On the outside of these there should
be a shorter pleat, coming just to the bust
line, to end in a wedge. "A piping of fine
embroidery set on the edge of these pleats
gives them a smart trim air. The stock
should be plain and have piping while the
sleeves should be moderately full and have
an inverted pleat down the middle, with an
edging of embroidery.
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Generally speaking. the blouse girdle or
belt, if 1t is extremely narrow, which is
sometimes the case, is made of the same
material from which the garment is fash
ioned though it is not unusual to see trim
ming or a contrasting fabric folded grace
fully round the waist in a perfect fitting
ceinture All blouses, except in few thin
batiste models, are mounted upon a tight
fitting lining, but the yokes of these may
be cut out to increase their comfort and
GOODNESS.
Today's sketch is replete with suggestions
for either silk or linen. The very shallow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29

of Washington, will be seriously inconven-
fenced should there be a shortage III the
slppIy of diamonds.
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Revival services are still being held at
the Printers Church, 18th and D streets
northeast. The topic this eveing will be
AN Ideal FOOL tomorrow evening,
"Christs Cali To-Day and on Friday
evening the SUBJECT win be 1.-THE Cry of a
Lost Soul" ReE W. s. Priest is the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29

The credentials of G. G. Kendall, W. F.
Wall and ]. Hausler, (vice c. K. YoungD
as delegates from the American Society of
Plate Engravers to the Central Labor Union
have been received by the latter body and
the representatives seated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29

An effort is being made to have the
Brotherhood of Commercial Telegraphers of
| this city affiliate with the Central Labor
Union. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29

President, ]. II. Brahler, cigarmakers;
vice president, G. Amberg BARRIERS; finan-
cial secretary, L. R. Boyd, musicians; re-
cording secretary, John G. Schmidt, bakers
treasurer, c. A. Pau, retail clerks: SER
geant-at-arms, A. w. Henley, bottlers.
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Referring to the reorganization of the
Allied Label League of the District of Col
| umbia, the Trades Unionist says the
promoters of the plan are receiving much
encouragement. At a recent meeting Off
GERS were chosen to serve six months as
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-11-17

Colorado and California. We would
answer
First-the melon being so deep
meated, the heat that is in the melon
when placed in the refrigerator cars is
not sufficient to color the melon as is
the case in thin rind melon and when
it is offered for sale it has the appear
ance of having just been picked from
the vine, and being deep meated and of
the same size as the standard Rocky
Ford melon, the pit is correspondingly
smaller and the melon does not be-
come soft, nor do the seeds tear down.
Second. The accessibility to the
great cantaloupe centre. The canta-
loupe grown here are in the homes of
the consumers before the California can
taloupe have made fair start on their
long Journey, if shipped by refrigerator
freight, if shipped by express the
charge for refrigeration and express is
50 great as compared with transporta-
| ton and refrigeration rates from here
that great portion of the gross sales
goes to pay the expenses of the long
haul.
| Third. The cost of producing q
| crate in this portion of Tennessee, il
less than so per cent of the cost of pro
ducing crate in Colorado; the cost Of
| producing a crate in Colorado is mucl
less than in producing crate in Cal
ifornia.
! Fourth,-Lawrenceburg cantaloupe
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-11-17

to that of any grown in the United
States, he found the meat dark green
and deeper than any cantaloupe he had
ever examined, he found the netting
absolutely perfect--in fact he found
perfect cantaloupe.
The result was that in the spring of
1905 he called the growers of Lawrence
burg together and showed the POSSIBLE
ties of their section as great canta-
loupe center. 1t resulted in small
acreage being planted--planted and
cultivated in half hearted manner.
Note the results: Ten cars were ship
ped from this station. These ten cars
brought to the growers ten thousand
dollars. The planter, who gave to his
crop any kind of care, realized from
$4,000 to $4,000 per acre. Let us
note further what the Lawrenceburg
cantaloupe netted in the same cities
where Colorado and California canta-
loupes were sold.
Notwithstanding melons net
ted 1928 per crate; California $1.63;
Colorado Slip.
Pittsburg-Lawrenceb burg melons net.
ted 1920 per crate; California, $l.60;
Colorado, $l.l0.
Chicage-Lawrenceburg melons net
ted 1924 per crate; California, $l67
Colorado, $l.09.
The question might be asked, why il
was the growers in this section netteC
so much more per crate than growers il
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-11-17
Chicago this cantaloupe is unknown.

CniCdSO IhiS CdHuuioupo 10 uhhnoWh'
Now, at Maxon, N. c. again we find
a section, where this variety of canta-
loupes can be and are grown very sue
cessfully but the territory, while mnch
larger than the Malvern district, is also
limited.
In the spring OF 1904 the agricultural
agent of the L. & N. R. r. Mr. l.. II.
Lister, a man who has been identified
with the cantaloupe business throughout
the United states prior to his connec-
ton with the L. & N. Railroad in going
in the territory crossed by the N. F. 4 S.
division of the L. & N, was favorably
impressed with the soil altitude and
general climatic conditions, as well as
the topography of the land. He be-
lieved that he had found soil, the
composition of which is similar to that
of Colorado, where the Rocky Ford have
been grown so extensively. This
territory is in the foothills of the Cum
berland mountains and the soil is COM
posed largely of disintegrated rock
He learned by inquiry that rarely did
rain fall during the period when canta-
loupes should be sugaring in that dis
trict In order to verify his belief he
procured some Rocky Ford seed anC
distributed them among a few of the
farmers and had them planted in thei
gardens and when the ripening season
came around he made an examination o
( the Fruit. He found the flavor equa
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-11-17

are sold in the markets in the original
package and without being repacked
and thereby losing from five to ten
per cent of the cargo and without the
cost of re-packing wrapping in fancy
stamped paper as are the California's.
Fifth,-Because this part of Tennes-
see produces as perfect specimens of
cantaloupes in every respect as are pro-
duced in the United States. It costs TO
produce an acre of catalogues in Colo.
RADIO from $4,000 to $4,000. To pro-
duce an acre of cantaloupes in Tennes.
see, from $500 to $1,000. The net
results to the growers in Colorado, in
1908, per acre, was $4,000 the net re
suits in Lawrence County was double
that. Now you readily see why such
results were obtained in Tennessee.
These figures are not for one car but for
the average sales for the season. Are
you surprised that Lawrenceburg alone
will plant 1000 acres? Are you sur
prised that at points between Summer
town and Iron City-Summertown,
Brace, Wayne, Lawrenceburg, Dunn,
Springers, Loretto, Leoma, St. Joseph
and Iron City-all in space of thirty
eight miles are planting over 1000
acres,
Colorado began growing in a small
way for local markets in 1904. Their
acreage in 1905 in the whole Arkansas
valley from Pueblo to the Kansas line
Continued on seventh page)
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-11-17

This, the most delicious of all the
fruits is what is originally known as
Burpees Melted gems. 1t derives the
name of Rocky Ford from the fact that
it was first grown as field crop at a
little point along the Arkansas River in
Colorado, known as Rocky Ford. The
town of Rocky Ford derived it's name
from ford on the Arkansas river where
it was possible to cross as the river at
this point has rock bottom. AT most
places it was dangerous en- account of
quicksand, hence the name Rocky
Ford.
The original planters were Senator
Swink, Daniel Gauger and Frank Day.
Before these cantaloupes made their
appearance in the eastern markets,
which was in 1896, they could have
been found in the mountain towns.
Fred Harvey served them on his eating
cars and at his eating houses along the
Santa Fe R. r. The superiority of
these cantal0upes came under the
observation of fruit handlers of the
eastern cities, and Mr.. Nat Wetzel, of
the Western Poultry and Game Co.. of
St. Louis, saw the possibilities of these
goods in the eastern commercial centers,
and as a member of that firm Mr.. Wet
eel visited that section, called the
farmers together and induced them to
plant in quantities sufficient to load
cars, and in 1896 the Rocky Ford or
Burpees Melted gems, under the name
of Rocky Fords, first made it's appear
ance in the eastern markets and from
that, beginning 81 cars in 1896 the bust
ness increased until l400 cars had been
shipped along the Arkansas river in the
state of Colorado in one season. The
superior flavor of this melon is the re-
suit of a combination of causes.
First-the soil. The Arkansas valley
is made land it is composed of disinte-
grated granite that has for ages been
brought from the mountains by the
freshets carried by the Arkansas river
along its valley and during the period Of
overflow been deposited between the
mesa land. Granite is composed OF
feldspar and mica, each rich in potash
and Soda two of the prominent plant
foods. The fertility of this land ha,
been further increased by the decayins
vegetation and faecese of the buffalo
who made this fertile valley thei
grazing ground probably for centuries
past and after the encroachment o
civilization had forced this noble ANNA
from the haunts of man,
The cowboy drove his bunch of long
horns into that country for grazing pur
poses, their visits also left the soil in
more fertile condition.
Second-The climatic conditions will
reference to the gases is ideal.
Third-Cantaloupes in this valley ar
grown under irrigation and 1t is wei
known by the larger cantaloupe grow
ers, and they have become legions, tina
if cantaloupes are to have a perfec
flavor but little water is necessar
during the period whenithe starchin tn
cantaloupe is being converted int
sugar, hence the superiority of the car
taloupe grown in the arid section c
Colorado. There is, however, on
feature about the cantaloupe culture i
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-11-17
Ladies Shoes.

Have just received large shipment of the H.
Goodman shoes, with all solid, Counters Inner
Solos, and Full Vamps. If found otherwise your
money back or new pair, Price S125 and 81. so
The same shoe in Misses and childrens at 65,S5c,
500 $l,25.
The best line of ladies fine shoes in Lawrenceburg
A new and this choicest lasts at 81 80 and
up TO $3.50
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-11-17
Mems and Boys Shoes.

The Goodman line all solid or your money
funded. Mems sizes $3.50 and $500, Boys sizes 10
to at $125 and $l35, to IL $135 and S15O
During this month only. We will sell the Edwin
Clapp, Patent vici shoes at $3.50.
4S pairs MEMS Heavy work shoes worth S1.25 and
$1.35, while they last Csc Pair
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-11-17

6 All-wool Art Squares.$1O values, 1915
4 Granite " So $4OO
Carpeting, Granite, 25c, Ingram, S5c I'd
Crex Rugs 27x6o, 79c, 36x72, $1.15
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-09-26
BOXES AT
AUCTION
List Of the Box Holders for
Morristown Field Clubs
Horse Show.
ENTRIES CLOSED SATURDAY.

The boxes for the Morristown Field
Club Horse Show October 3, 6, u, were
sold at auction in the grill room of the
Field Club house last night. Walter
B. Wood acted as aucuioneer, while C.
Wickliife Throckmorton, the secre-
.tary Of the show committee recorded
the bids.
John r. Brinley, chairman Of the
committee announced that tent will
be erected in the rear Of the boxes ia
which tea viii be served. The upset
prices for boxes were $50 and $40; But
500 was bid for the first choice BY
Grant B. schley. He chose number
2l while Hamilton Mckay Twombly
was assigned number 20on a like bid
for second choice.
The list Of box holders is as follows
q. B. Schley, number 21: Fl. Mex
Twombly, 20 ; Otto #. Kahn, 22 Rob
ert Ballentine, l9; Walter P. Bliss,
% Dudley Olcott. "a; r. H. McCur-
dy, IS; Charles Scribner, rs; G. G.
Frelinghuysen, IL; B. O. Chisholm,
rs; Dr. E. f. Humphreys. l6 Mrs.
Ballentine, IS; John Claflin, n Z.
Ward, 2S; r. Fl. Williams, 14 RI RI.
Thomas, 13; Charles Bradley, l2; R.
p. Eoofe, II Joseph B. Dickson, 10;
A. Fillmore Hyde, 20 G. ID, M. Cole,
80 :J n. Brinley 81; "a, Ell. Vernam,
81 a. @. Garrettson, SO DR. D. Hun
ter McAlpin, "a Pierre !. Smith. .35
Geo. G. Kip, 80; W. Ledyard Thomp-
son, al. r. Brinley, 81 w. A. Dell
and T. VI Cauldwell, Z; II. r. Taylor,
6 Mr.. Storm, Al E a. Day. AZ; Mrs.
Julius Catlin, 43; g. d. M. Cole, IA;
$. H: Little, 5 B. T. Evans, A. George
G. Henry B.
The entries closed Saturday night.
about three hundred horses being en-
tered for the different classes.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-09-26

being seconded by e. w Fitzpatrick
for .Roxbury. Aug. Munson for the
Rockaway delegation nominated Gal
houn Orr, this nOmipation being sec
onded by Thos. Bright, Of Jefferson.
The roll was called and Mr.. Shaw
was nominated on the first ballot re-
ceiving forty-seyen of the eighty-one
votes while Messrs, Schoneberger and
Orr each received seventeen votes. On
motion of c. L. Chovey seconded by
Aug. Munson, the nomination was
made unanimous.
For Assemblymen, John ". Mills
was named by w. Fl. Thompson and
Cyrus Cook, Of Mt Arlington, named
Richard Chaplin Of that } borough.
There being no other nominations the
secretaries cast the ballot Of the con
! Vention for Messrs. Mills and Chaplin.
The principal strife was over the
nomination for coroner. Seven men
were named for that Office as fellows
William M. Decker, Of Butler; Sig.
Inaurid Heller, Of Dover; Dir. A. Il.
Coultas, Of Madison; Samuel Leonard,
I,of Morristown; Or Il. w. Thayer, Of
! lNetc0ng: I'll. r. Dobbins, Of RockaWay;
PGeOfge Hitchins, Of Wharton.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-09-26
JAMES n MoGRAw, Chairman Republican County Committee

ure veriies the rumors which have
been abroad. The proposed high speed
road from Morristown to Newark was
to connect with the Pennsylvania.
Then active work here stopped and it
was said that new interests had taken
the project and would build right in
to New York, using a new tunnel.
Probably this is it and the plan be to
use the canal bed if it is abandoned as
far as available through Newark then
striking through the Oranges.
The story has also been heard that
Pennsylvania contemplates a line into
Morristown maybe as a rival to the
traction interests. The Railway Valley
it is stated is also coming here and
may be the route used by one party OF
the other.