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MORTALITY REPORT.
Weekly Statement Issued by the
Health Office.

The mortality health report for week end.
ed Saturday last was issued today as fol
| lows:
The mortality record of the week just end
! ed shows quite improvement over the
conditions existing during the same week
of 1905. The total deaths during the past
week numbered no. as compared with 147
during the 1905 period. This difference in
the total mortality shows up in part in the
number of deaths from the following dis
eases: During the week just ended there
were 10 deaths from diseases of the kid
neys, as compared with 20 in same week of
1905; 10 deaths from pneumonia, as COM
pared with 20 in 1905; while bronchitis. dis
eases of brain and meningitis terminated
fatally in more cases, each, the 1909 pc
riod than during the week now under con-
sderation. Consumption, however, shows
more deaths this report period than last
year, and apoplexy resulted fatally in 10
cases during the current period, as against
during the 1905 period: The balance of
the larger mortality of last years period,
above mentioned. is scattered among va
rious diseases. The total number of deaths
during the previous week lending December
Is, 1906 was III. OF the deaths during the
week Just ended 81 were white decedentS
and 40 colored. The following death rates
were registered per 1000 per annum: White,
1871: colored. 26.s: total population, 17.5. as
compared with 49,, 24.6 and 1S.b, respec-
lively, during previous week and III, 39.1
and 1916 during 1905 period.
The following changes are noted on rec
ord of reported cases of contagious diseases
during the report period: Diphtheria shows
a decrease of cases since previous week
There were IL new cases reported and IL
discharged, leaving a total of SO cases in
quarantine. Scarlet fever shows one case
less than at close of previous week There
were but new reports received and 3 dis
charged, leaving IS in quarantine
Typhoid fever cases decreased in number
from 126 at close of previous week to 81
there being but IA new reports received, and
40 discharged (all recoveries). During the
same week of 1905 there were Is new cases
reported and said week closed with "a cases
under treatment. The District is free from
smallpox.
There were 127 births reported during the
past week. SIS of which were white and AZ
colored infants. During same week of 1903
there were 121 births reported.
The weather conditions, reported by
the weather bureau, were as follows: Mean
temperature, 35; mean relative humidity.
81; mean barometer. 30. Is. The winds were
northerly averaging miles an hour, and
reached maximum velocity of IL miles, on
22d instant. The maximum temperature
was "a degrees, on 10th instant, and the
minimum II degrees, on the 10Th instant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-27
BENJAMIN Candy Riggs Dead.

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
ROCKVILLE. Md, December q, 1906.
Benjamin Candy Riggs of Rockville died
at his home here about 3 o'clock yesterday
afternoon. aged thirty-four years. He had
been i'll several days. but his condition did
not become alarming until Tuesday, when
diphtheria, which was the cause of death,
developed The news of his death was a
great surprise and shock to the citizens
Of the community generally. young son,
Talbot Riggs, survives the deceased. The
latter's father. Reuben Riggs Of Laytons-
Vile district; sister, Miss Bessie Riggs of
Laytonsville. and two brothers. Capt. Sam
uel Riggs Of Rockville and William c. Riggs
o. washington also survive him. He has
a sister, Mrs: r. H. Follis, residing in Bal
imore.
Mr. Riggs entered the District Of Column
bia service six years ago in the engineers
Office and in the meantime. by faithful ap-
plication and capable execution, he received
several promotions. His wife died only a
few months ago. Mr. Lakenan, chief clerk
Of the engineers department, will appoint
a committee from that Office to attend the
funeral, which will be held in Rockville.
His death is deplored by the District Of
ficialS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-27
BIDS FOR PUBLIC LANDS.
Former Indian Reservations in Okla
homa Opened for Farming.

Officials in the general land office are
preparing to tabulate the bids which have
been received for the sale of about 500, 600
acres of pasture and wood reserve lands
in Kiowa and Comanche counties, Okla
hOma. Between the Sd and 18th Of this
month the officials of the land Office re-
ceived 1921 individual bids. and it is esti-
mated that each bidder has bid on an
average of thirty tracts. Some OF the bid
ders, it is understood, have made offerings
on every one of the tracts, 1851 in num-
Der. On its face this seems a very simple
proposition, but it will necessitate the max
ing and indexing of nearly $4,000 cards.
and it is expected the tabulation of this ire
mendous list will take quite all of three
months before the highest bidders on all
the tracts can be determined
The opening of the public lands in south
ern Oklahoma comprising the old Kiowa,
Comanche and Apache Indian reservations
was authorized by an act Of Congress of
June 5, 1906, and under this law the lowest
price which can be accepted for the land Is
s. per acre Examination of the bids re-
ceiVed in the land office has not yet been
completed to a point where the average
amount offered per acre for the land sale
can be determined, but it Is stated that a
portion of the great tract Is regarded as
particularly valuable, and it is expected the
bids for this section will materially in
crease the general average.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-27
AN ERRONEOUS STATEMENT.
In Regard to the Printing of Names
of Post Offices.

According to Postmaster General Cortel-
you, reports have been circulated to the
effect that postage stamps issued during
the year 1907 We're to bear the name, either
by engraving or overprinting. of the presi-
dental Office to which they were furnished
by the department On the theory that the
name of the office is to appear upon stamps
of every denomination, an elaborate calcu-
lation is said to have been made to show
that complete set of such stamps would
represent an outlay Of $50, $40.
These items. it is stated by Mr.. Cortel-
you, evidently arise from m1sunderstand-
ing of the report Of the Postmaster General
for the year ended June 30, 1905. In this
report he stated at length the recommends
lions Of committee to the effect not that
all the stamps. but those Of the one and
twO-cent denominations, should bear the
name of the Office to which they were is
sued. Were this suggestion adopted the
complete set Of distinctive stamps for 5000
post Offices would represent $50.
AS a matter Of fact, however no action
has been taken by Postmaster General
Cortelyou toward carrying out this recon-
mendation. No arrangements have been
made to print the names of post Offices
upon any stamps and, for the present,
nothing of the kind Is contemplated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-27
Sunday School Entertains.

The annual Christmas entertainment by
the Sunday school of the Second Presby-
terrain Church was held last night. After
the opening carol and prayer by the pas
tor Rev. H. Waddell Pratt. the following
program was rendered: Welcome recita-
ton. Master Leonard Giovannoli; vocal
solo. Miss Doris Moore: recitation. Helen
Sweeney; song. "Our Christmas Stockings"
by Helen Sweeney. Snaidi Bailey. Leonard
Giovannol. Eunis Upperman. Frank Nor
ton. Elmer Johnson. Iva Johnson, Edith
Bailey, James Philips. Eva Bailey, Stanley
Reed, John Phillips. John Moore, Danner
Mahood, JAMES Sweeney. James Limerick,
Willie Daniel. Carl Reed. Edgar Carter,
Susie MCGOWAN. Madge Bolen, Amelie
Bolen, Florence Bailey, Beatrice Daniel,
Ethel Cook. Hanna Louise Limerick, Ber-
tina Carter. Of the infant and primary
classes: recitation. Carl Reed: song, Merry
Christmas" by the school: recitation,
christmas Flowers Marjorie Moore. Dor
ris Moore. Louise Morsell Gertrude Up
perman; duet. Marjorie Moore. Doris
Moore: recitation. welcome to Santa
Claus" Louise Morsell. Following this
Old Santa, chaperoned by Mr.. Moneyway.
one Of the teachers. made his appearance.
amid great excitement. and distributed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-27
Fourth Immunes Hold Meeting.

The last meeting Of the Fourth Immune
Camp. United Spanish War Veterans,
under the present officers was held yester-
day evening at Costello's Hall, 9Th and G
streets. AT the next meeting, to be held
in January, the offlcers-elect will be in
stalled by Department Commander ]. Wal
ter Mitchell and his staff, and they will at
once enter upon the discharge Of their du-
ties for the year 1907.
The new commander of the Fourth I'm
mune Camp, Capt. William Peacock, serv-
ed during the war with Spain as frs, lieu
tenant in the 4th United States Volunteer
Infantry. He Is the present department
adjutant.
Several applications for membership were
received last evening and social hour fol-
lowed the transaction Of routine business.
The ACCESSIBILITY of all soldiers of the war
with Spain joining the organization was
emphasized by several members. Capt,
George West Byron presided in the absence
of Commander Eberly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-27

the same spot egaln an hour or so later
about IL O'Clock, to be exact. The hour
tailed precisely with the coming of Field,
and in the meantime Bennington was free to
make what he could of the house opposite.
But there was precious little to be gained
in that respect The house was all fastened
up, there were shutters to the windows on
the ground floor; the garden was tried next,
but there was no litter anywhere such as
might have been caused by hasty removal.
Clearly if the house was closed up it was
only for day two, as the parlormaid
had told the policeman.
At the end of hour Bennington was not
a whit wiser than before.
He crossed over the road and there on a
seat under the trees sailor like HIM
self. Field did not assume to be asleep but
was pulling at short clay pipe.
Come and sit down, SIR he said. I've
just come AS anticipated, I am being
watched. But 1 managed to give my shad-
overs quite a wrong impression and 1
passed from the house where l keep a few
stock DISCUSSES, under their very noses.
They imagine that they following me
up west by this time
II am afraid all the trouble has been
wasted Bennington said irritably. THE
birds have flown
Indeed. sir. And who did you get that
valuable piece of Information FROM?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-27
MINNIE VA[l[E'S
HAIR TONIC
For Children
and Adults
Am ITlSEPTTlG AND HWGIENlG

HAIR INvIGoRAToR-Just what Its name
implies. Ii supplies nourishment, the elements OF
growth, which, when absorbed by the hair,
strengthens and beauties II IN the same way that
sap gorhes the foliage OF tree. Even when the
follicles are seemingly dead IL the scalp Is mas
saged daily with Nine. Yale's Hair Tonic, Wig
orous growth will be produced. 1t has honestly
earned its title Of the great hair grower" 10
stimulates the most stunted growth and makes the
hair magniHcently healthy and beautiful.
NINE. YALE'S HAIR TONIC is priced equally
by men and women, particularly when the hair
begins to weaken fade. Cures badness gray
ness. splitting OF the hair. dandrun and all dis
OF the hair, scalp and beard. One applics-
ton stops hair falling. nursery requisite; no
mother should neglect to use II for her boys and
girls; when the hair is made strong In childhood IL
remains proof against disease and retains it's
vigor and youtbfulness throughout life.
NINE. YALE'S HAIR TONIC 10 a colorless, fra
grant, delightful hair dressing; neither sticky,
gritty greasy; makes the hair soft. fluffy and
glossy. Contains artificial coloring: would not
soil the whitest hair; restores original color by
inyigOrating the scalp and re-establishing normal
circulation and proper distribution Of the live col
oring matter. Beautiful hair redeems the painest
countenance. and any one can secure II by using
Nine. Ysle's Hair Tonic. Now IN sizes: 500
size for I9c.: Zoe. size for SOC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-27
CHAPTER XIV.

CHAPTER XIV.
Inspector Field took up his hat and gloves
from the chair where he had deposited
them. He was satisfied, and more than sat
isfied with the interview. In a short time
he had achieved excellent results.
1--WE will not trouble Mrs. Richford any
more at present. he said. 1T may be
some consolation to her to know that l
agree with all her reasonings. But there is
plenty of work to do
Field bowed himself out, followed by Ber-
rington. The latter asked what the in
spector was going to do.
"In the first place l am going down to the
Yard" Field explained. Il am then going
to get rid of my correspondence and have
my dinner. After that till it gets dark I
propose to pursue what Lord Beaconsfield
called a policy of mastery inactivity for a
time. Once it is really dark, l intend to go
as far as Wandsworth Common. and learn
something of the gentleman who is lame
and has private hanson painted black.
You see, sir, the scene of the story is
changed. The next act must be played out
at Wandsworth."
You have some settled plan in your
mind?' Bennington asked.
Indeed / have not. sir. | may make no
more than few simple inquiries and come
home again. On the other hand, before
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-27
THE SLAVE OF SILENCE
BY FRED NJ. WHITE.

Copyright
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-27
NADIA nG Y ale'S
ASSISTANT
Here All This Week.

Nine. Yale's New York demonstration Will re-
main here all this week In the Yale Section OF oar
Toilet Goods Department, main floor, where she
will explain TO the ladies all about the prepara-
tions made by Nine. Yale-hfty- five different arti-
cles-so that ladies find among the list just
what they need. Ladies may consult with Nine.
Yeles assistant without charge and the young
lady will assist you in the proper selection OF the
remedies needed.
Ask for a free copy of Nine. Yale's 36-pags
souvenir book at Toilet Goods Department,
given away free. Also mailed free TO those living
out Of town. Write for a copy.
WE ARE NINE. YALE'S WASHINGTON
AGENTS. AND HAVE PERMANENTLY PLACED
HER ENTIRE LINE IN OUR TOILET GOODS
SECTION. WHERE LADIES CAN AT ALL
TIMES OBTAIN ANY OF THESE wELLKNowN
PREPARATIONS WE SELL THE ENTIRE
LINE AT SPECIAL CUT PRICES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-27
Skating on the Ponds.

Notwithstanding the rising temperature,
there was considerable skating today on
ponds in and about this city. One Of the
favorite skating places for the residents of
North Washington was said to be the for
mer sea lion pond in the Geological Park,
which is now known as the duck pond. The
authorities Of the park keep a close watch
on the Ice in this pond. and whenever there
is danger from the softening of the Ice or
other causes, they say they will prohibit
skating here until the surface hardens and
thickens again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-27

seemed most wonderful piece of conjur-
ing. At the same instant there was the
rattle of a latch-key in the front door.
Field pulled his companion into the dark
ness of the drawing room doorway. man
came in. peeled off his coat, and entered the
dining room. Field gasped.
What is the matter?" Bennington asked.
do you know who it is?''
Rather" Field replied, Il should say
that do. Why! that's no other than the
Rajah Of Ahbad! Well, If this doesn't beat
air.
To be continued tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-27
SkAt'!!!*!:s! '!!!!'S
THE BUSY coahER ~

gifts. candles and fruit 10 all, from the
pastor to the 1anitor. Misses Bessie Guy
and Katherine Dubose and Mr.. John L.
Beatty assisted in the musical numbers.
The SUPERINTENDENT. H. Giovannoli pre-
sided. The school has greatly Increased In
membership during the past year.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-03-01

City lots have again advanced
in price and choice lots are hard
to buy at any price. Lots which
sold for $500 each twoyearsago
are bringing $1,000 now Con-
siderable outside capital will be
invested in houses for renting
purposes this spring. Today
three hundred houses more could
be used. Every available source
should be strained this spring
spring to build plenty Of resi-
dences. We want the railroad
shops. We want otherindustries.
We don't want to drive anyone
away. Ii our city is to continue
to grow naturally, we must see
that plenty Of good houses are
built. The Independent has taken
particular trouble to inquire Of
the contractors regarding new
houses, and we learn that more
building will be done this year
than last. Minot is not on the
boom. She is just growing at a
steady pace, ii, keeping with the
development Of the country.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-03-01

In addition to those whom We
mentioned last week as having
circulated their petitions for
nomination to county offices, we
mentioned A. G. Nedrud who
wishes Observation-Disclosures
treasure. Weare told that Ralph
the newly appointed
county commissioners, will make
a fight for election to the Office
providing he can secure the nom
nation. In a round about way.
I'VE have heard the name Of James
c. Mitchill, the present county
treasurer, mentioned as that CT
q possible candidate for thenom-
ination forcounty commissioner,
in opposition to Mr.. Abbott, but
it is not known whether Mr..
Mitchell would consent to make
the fight.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-03-01

1t would be nice for " ard
county TO be represented on the
state ticket, but the Independent
would be much more pleased to
see Ward county get something
substantial in rhe way OF a Nor
NAL school or an experiment.
station. We have plenty ofgood
men in Ward county to fill the
Whole number OF state Offices, but
what we wan now is something
permanent. The independent
feels certain that no citizen OF
the county is selfish enough to
stand iii the way OF our securing
either Of these coveted prizes.
Representative Lyons from Bow.
bells has pledged himselfas being
in favor OF working for these
plums for Ward county, at the
expense OF a candidate.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-03-01
Land and Horses.

For sale several quarters ofex-
cellent land southwest Minot, in
best farming quarter Of the
county. One quarter six miles
from Minot. One quarter four
miles from Sawyer.
Just received two carloads of
first-class work horses. Prices to
suit.
Special attention given to all
kinds of blacksmith work.
James C. Talyor,
2-1-tf Greeland, n. D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-03-01
DesLacs Farmer Stole.C oal.

Sheriff Lae arrested Martin kul-
kie, south Of DesLacs last week,
'brot him to Minot. where, after
q hearing before Judge Murray,
he was bound over.to the district
court under $500 bonds. He is
charged with stealing coal from
Great,NOrthern cars at DesLacs.
A detective watched operationsat
DesI.acs for several days and
concluded that Kulkiewas one Of
the men wanted. Mention was
made Of his being suspected last
week. Islis said that kulkie ad.
mitted to Tom Britt. the q. N.
detective, that he stole the coal.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-03-01

Que would think the Laxative idea in
cough syrup should have been ad-
vanced long before it was. Itseems the
only rational remedy for Coughs and
Colds would be TO move the bowels and
clean the mucous membranes Of the
throat aud lungs at the same time. Ken
nedy's Laxative Honey and Tar does
this. It is the Original Laxative Cough
Syrup, the best known remedy for
Coughs, Colds, Group, WhoOping Cough.
etc. Tastes good and harmless. Sold
81 McCoY Il Go.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-03-01
Bottineau Man Has Many Wives.

Donald Mcintosh, a old time
railroader. was, arrested at Bot
tineau charged with bigamy. He
has been at Winnipeg for most
OF the time for several years.
le,,ying his wife and little ones
toslive from hand to month in
Bottineaa. He recently married
at Winnipeg and when he re-
turned to BOttineau to send his
wife and family to her old home
the authorities nnbbed him. He
should get ten years in the peni-
tentiary.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-03-01
Goss Starts New Bank.

Judge Goss and Sheriff Lee
from Minot, and W. F. Freeman
ana Peter Bottom from Donny-
brook, are incorporators OF q
new bank, The Farmers and
Merchants Bank to start at
Carpio. The bank is an assured
success.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-03-01
MlNoT, n. D., THURSDAY, MARCH i, 1906.

MlNOT N. d., THURSDAY, MARCH |, 1906.
EDITORIAL COMMENT.
e The wild and woody west but tradition.
Let good city park The growing city
When there are more renters than houses it indicates that the
city has struck pay streak Of prosperity
Hogs have advanced to S6 hundred and the North Dakota
raise fifteen twenty hogs this just
1t ought pay You few acres Of spe macaron
that be raised at big profit without akere to
feed them
The lnsps9dsn has resolved that the farmers must have
installed the spring have to do BY popular subscrp
For several the lnde endent has heard be
build believe that the city will at least furnish the water
s n nov eas sfa hqaes
being tried well knowing that those had
taking advantage Of the txpayers And still the Journal wants
good policy The Journal be the with
the Optic It's good thing toe on the band wagon, brother
E(ennae Journal again urging county division Now
the eve n ft The m y a &c nn n
normal basis county division quite acceptable to
woudn It far better Tor Us as united county t. ask for
State Normal School and Agricultural Experiment. Station
stand almost
anything ask This is worth considering
years j. Monesmit North Prairie farmer,
North Dakota than penness Tor he had
him He toed the prairie and today besides
barn good wells plenty 81 stock and farm acn
He has hurt himself working either He considers
his worth easily 500 That's what can do in North
stake look anyway .@M
TIE s % s dGos n1s a; vs9js
Of three according law when city has 600 moe
election in April interesting one aldermen
s the M good Aldermen and We should no~
looking best material Mnot will no longer he ruled by two
three
asked the Independent editor the other day
the
The idea that there particular OF the which
soa feep s e w*n
dull all the something special sell
can be picked up at greatly reduced prices you will only take
the trouble learn where those places You
White waiting the taking oon
good why advertise then too it will not dull
designated by Carroll S s. Richardson aud others takes
the Optic for their attitude in the recent county
the report was one sided Wei perhaps It VAS for
the entirely against the who
s he boa men ro% es the Judge hear the
and and dd he sy % to 90 oo a he
removed Why not induce it's Richardson and Carroll to
appeal against them. Those shouldbe
glad they breathing The Bulletin complains that the
eampissioners have done for Their districts Didnr we mention
the TACT that Richardson and Carroll had they had put
them? sn that SUFFICIENT to 1t Che readers know they
things people too why only July the bonds
which the sold cleaned cent Of the
me in little than months those spent
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1906-06-28

John Fox, Jr.. the noted aa
dior. came 20 Bristol yesterday
and spent the day with w =.
stockton. Mr Fox has been in
the east for some time and has
come 10 Virginia TO ger I'm q
little work. When interviewed
by a Herald reporter Mr. Fox
stated that me was averse 90
talking about the future, but ad-
mitted that he-was going 90 his
home at Big Stane Cap t0-w work
on some Forthcoming literary
productions. His latest novel,
.'L'ttle shepherd of kDgaQ4
Come, had a Ihpla sata aRQ
was Tor some time the bes, sell