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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
CITIZENS MAKE PROTEST.
Hearing Given Regarding Stable Said
to Be Objectionable.

More than a score of residents of the
neighborhood of North Capitol and NJ and
streets united in vigorous protest at
hearing before the Commissioners this
morning against the continued use for
practically public purposes of stable In
Hanover place. which was recently con-
structed on a permit authorizing the build
Ing of a two-story brick private stable The
stable Is rented now, the protestants de-
ciared, to the contractor. who is operating
the horsepower street sweepers and nu-
merous alleged violations OF the regulations
in the building of the stable and in its oper-
alton were pointed out.
DR.. l.. ID. Thompson, who summed I'D the
case for the residents of Hanover place de-
clared that the stable Is within fifteen feet
or one dwelling. when 1t was specifically
mentioned in the permit mot within twenty
feet of any dwelling" that a frame shed
had since been erected to length of I'D
feet and covered with only tar paper roof
when the permit under which it was built
called Tor Stag or tin roof. DIR. THOMPSON
also declared that a blacksmith's furnace
and forge had been set up In the shed. in
direct violation of the regulations.
From the papers In the case Commi ssioper
Macfariand read recent report made by
Building Inspector Ashford. which con-
tanned recommendation 10 the effect that
no permits for additions to the buildings
already on the premises be Issued because
he regards the existing stable as being con-
structed in violation of the specifications of
the permit and OF the law.
On behalf of Mr.. Chapman. the owner
Attorney J. j. Darlington argued that
Hanover place" is neither a street avenue
minor street or alley within the meaning of
the law. because II does not penetrate the
entire distance through the block, and
therefore. that the owner or builder was not
required to secure the consent of owners OF
abuttlng property. Mr. Macfarland who
presided. closed the hearing by stating that
the Commissioners would consider all points
presented In finally determining the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
Death Of Gray Eagle.
From the London Times.

The death has just occurred at Prince
Albert. Saskatchewan, of an Indian Chief
named Waiadotta. or Gray Eagle. who
took part In the Custer massacre and. like
many others of the victorious force In that
tight. took refuge In the Canadian north
west from the vengeance of the United
States. Unlike some of his companions,
however, when the rebeliious half-bseede
in Saskatchewan called the Indians to
their aid he not only refused. but took an
side He was a peculiarly fine specimen
of the rcd Indian. both physically ana
morally. for he was six feet four inches
tall and cOspicuousiy free from ye'"'la
habits Not long before his death he re-
nounced pagapism and entered the AnSh-
can communion. In which his children had
already Dss- brought W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
MAY RUIN SUGAR CROP
DISASTROUS EFFECT OF THE
CUBAN RESURRECTION.

A continuation of the difficulties in Cuba
for any length of time will have serious
effect on the sugar crop. The scarcity of
labor. owing to the enlistment of men both
for the government and for those opposing
1t, has already had a detrimental influence
In the sugar plantations. Many of the labor
ers on the cane plantations are easily in
weighed into the guerrilla warfare carried
on by the rebel leaders.
sugar planter from Cienfuegos states
in the Havana Telegraph that if the revo-
luton continues month longer the sugar
crop will be almost ruined, as at present
work is stopped on the plantations and
weeds will within the time specified gain
such Roadway as to choke the cane"
Planters Forced to Stop.
This planter stated that it had already
become impossible for a good many planters
operating on credit to continue work even
when they are not afraid that the revolu-
ton will destroy the result of their labor,
for the reason that the banks refuse &C
commodations and it is impossible to OBJ
tain loans on any terms Then both the
government and the rebels are securing all
the draft animals possible. and many of the
rebels live off the cattle which they have
fOrcibly taken from planters This lack of
saddle animals, destruction of cattle herds
and interference with credits, as well as the
lack of men. are said to be having serious
effect on the sugar business.
Effect on Export Trade.
The continuance of trouble of this kind
will have a serious effect on the export
business of Cuba, which has been growing
rapidly under the reciprocity treaty with
the United States. The value or the i'm
ports into the United States from Cuba for
the fiscal year 1906 was sS4. $40 So, de-
crease. owing to lower prices, over the total
Of 1895, which was $50. 304 2s9. The exports
to Cuba for the fiscal year 1906 were in
value SAT. I63. 6ss. as compared with $4,000
600 in 1905. or the imports So, OOU.OuU worth
were of sugar and $500 COO OF tobacco,
manufactured, and 100000 Of cigars
and cigarettes.
The destruction Of the sugar and tobacco
crops in Cuba as result Of the internal
dissensions would not interfere seriously
with the United States. There is plenty of
sugar to be had elsewhere. The quantity
of sugar imported from Cuba in 1!06 was is
per cent in excess of that OF 1913, though
the value was "a. 0OO 600 less. In 1906. OF
the total exports to Cuba nearly SO GOO 900
was the value of iron and steel, All increa Sc
OF nearly S4.OOOO00 over the previous year:
of flour, s. 900. 600 worth was exported; cat
tie. $2.O0O.00O: lard. about S.O0O.OO0; other
provisions, about $3OO0,O00: lumber. about
81. 500 600: boots and shoes, a little less than
81 O0OOO Gal. neariy 100000: cotton
goods, 81 100000; cars and carriages, ST.,
100000, and corn, $1.2J0OO0.
Cuba Increased its imports from Great
Britain Germany and other countries, tax
ing from them cotton manufactures and
other goods which should be furnished by
the United States, this country takes
nearly all Of Cubas exports.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
WAX FROM RATA PALM.
Recent Discovery Which May Be Of
Great Value.

There is new substance which promises
to become "A serious competitor of beeswax
In the markets of the world. Notice of It
has been sent to the Department of Com
merce and Labor by Consul HINT of Tama-
tave, Madagascar. He says that II is the
rata palm. and has just begun to be col
lected by the natives. The process of ex-
tracing the wax is simple. The natives
who gather the RATA fiber generally pitch
their camp in the neighborhood of rafia
grove. to which they bring the leaves. The
fiber is taken off and the leaves are thrown
aside In large quantities. The WAX Is col
lected ;as follows:
First by beating the dry leaves on a dry
mat o. cloth and gathering the peliictes
ard white powder which fall from Them
Then, after boiling these pellicies and pow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
SNAKE THE FRIEND OF MAN.
He Helps to Keep Down Pests That
Destroy Grain and Crops.

Destroy Grain and Crops.
From the New York Sun.
Many stories are told Of blacksnakes that
have attacked human beings and a full
grown specimen might conceivably injure
a weak. small child. Even at it's greatest
development this snake is incapable of do
ing more than cause an unpleasant con-
strictiou Of the muscles of a grown person
and the tales of Its attacks on men and
women ending in serious consequences to
anything except itself may be put down as
imaginary.
The copperhead is venomous 1t belongs
to the rattlesnake family. is sluggish in
its movements, principally nocturnal In its
habits. seeking by day to avoid notice. It
provoked and the popular theory that 1t
lies In wait to strike human beings from
Recently New Jersey man boastfuily
was stung by 1t. Usually It's victims are
those who unintentionally disturb 1t white
they are handling brush or stones in the
woods or while clearing swamp land
Each OF these snakes performs vnlu-
able service to man In destroying small
pests such as moles and mice. The black
snake eats the sartersnake and the cop
perhead and rattlesnake. following their
truils by scent, avoiding thei. poison fangs
and crushing them to death. It Is also q
famouo tree climber and notorious robber
Of birds nests The blacksnake may be
tanned. The copperhead also eats the gar
&c, snake. which is the prey of many birds
and mammals.
The gartersnake is among the most cour-
ageous of serpents. Notwithstanding IT'S
dimnutive size. 1t shows small fear of man,
though. incapable OF injuring him, and Its
strength and agility make 1t a frequently
Victorious opponent of many animals
greatly exceeding 1t In bulk. It is most
prolific. a single female producing from
twenty-five to scventy-five young at q
tiine,
,H'hile the fostering OF even the small
and nonpoison0us scrpents Ia not likely to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
NO OFFICIAL CEREMONY.
Ambassador Francis Not Invited to
Monument dwelling.

Ambassador Charles S. Francis has been
snGbbed through the failure of the Aus
trian government to invite him to attend
the unwilling of the Washington statue at
Budapest, it was said today at the State
Department that this could be explained by
the fact that the unwilling was not an Of
fetal function. Mr.. Adee pointed out that
the United States government was not in
vited, as the Austrian government was not
a participant in the exercises. The statue
was erected by native Hungarians. AS to
the report that Consul General Cheshire OF
Budapest would be present at the unwilling.
Mr.. 1adee said that it would be perfectly
proper for Mr.. Cheshire to attend in his
private capacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14

become popular, they are Of great value to
the farmer in keeping down harmful ami
nai' to combat which on large scale no
cheap and effective means has been found
The harm they do is limited to the de-
,struction of birds,-but In the warfare for
existence that continues throughout the
lie o:,ail animals the birds are not without
means of offense end defense. We're
suaxcs the only enemies the winged tribes
had to fear there would be no need OF pass
Ing laws for their protection.
a study OF life In the fields and forests
will show that. however strong the in
stiEctiye dislike of man for his serpent
follow beings is. they are his friends and
allies rather than his enemies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
men Of the press take part in the disturb

HieH VI Tic press Jake part IN the disturb
ances when parliamentary passions run
high there. They have been known to lean
out OF their gallery. to shake their fists
at various deputies. to address them by
name-and also by names which were not
the deputies real names, but which were
certainly names. Such conduct is unirn-
aeinable so far as the press at West
minister is concerned. Nothing has i'm
pressed me more In the house than the
magnificent impartiality of the gentlemen
Of the press. We are human, admit
We make no claim to being superhuman-
and SO no doubt we have our private
views, views (which are being continually
vilified or mirepresented by gentlemen on
the floor. But we do not shake our fists
and shout. Nay. We are intrusted with
inkpots. but they are never flung at the
bore who aflicts us. We agree with the.
wise bishop who said that Moderation is
the sflken string running through the pean
chain Of all the virtues
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
Personal Mention.

James ID. H. Carahar and Edward B.
Chase are among the Philadelphians regis
tered at the Willard.
Mr.. VIM. F. HELEN is at Atlantic City,
n. J.. where ne is rapidly recuperating
from his recent Illness
Mr.. w. o. Ison las reached home from a
vacation trip. He visited Martha's Vine
yard, Nantucket, Plymouth. Boston, Ma
liant and other eastern points, returning
from New York by sea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
Major Sylvester In Norfolk.

NORFOLK, Va, September 14.-Major
Richard Sylvester, chief of the metropoii-
tan police force of the District of Co.um-
bia, who with his son has been spending
several days in Norfolk and at Virginia
Beach. left yesterday for Newport News.
Va, where Major Sylvester goes to inspect
the police department of that city From
Newport News Major Sylvester and his son
go back TO Old Point Comfort, returning
the latter part of the week to the national
caD;tai
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
VIII of Mrs. murphy Filed.

The viii of Ellen Murphy. dated February
20. 1908 was filed today for probate By
its terms her entire estate is devised to her
daughter. Mrs. Elizabeth r. McCort, who
Is also named as executrix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
Gen. Wood Returns to Manila.

A dispatch was received at the War De-
partment today from Major Gen. Leonard
Wood announcing his return to Manila from
a tour of inspection of the south Philippine
Islands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
Confusion in the French Deputies.

From n. A. r.
have witnessed disorderly conduct which
could not conceiyably take place at West
minister for in Paris some Of the gentle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14

Fine White Ribbed Bal.
Faii-weight Underwear. form
fitting. 81 quality. Birth
day Bargain, 79c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14

mems shoes are s. shoes
in everything except price
that's why they give
THRICE average shoe
wear and satisfaction"
All the good feathers, all
the novel
: + ss : d S 9oSs $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14

Fine Silk 4-in-hands;
handsome new pat
terms: soc. kind. Birth
day bargain at 29c.
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mems shoes are unQues-
tionably "W T H o U T
EQUALS" at their price.
because they're Goodyear
hand : we.ted and hand
somely styled of duh and
shiny feathers that a -
o. ordinarily 1n sell for Do
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14

Little Gents $1.50 ex-
cellent wearing kid or
=; E; IS ss s a to Sl.10
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Special Purchase
25c. White and Fancy
Washable Ain hands.
Birthday bargain, at
1Tc.; J for SOC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
soc.
Sulspenders,
20c.

SOC. Quality Fine Isle
Suspenders with leather ends
TO match. Birthday Bargain
at &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14

women's boots talso for
men) are actual $3.50 val
ues sold by us at $1.95 be-
cause of our
s s.: ! Il : me-" r.; $l.95
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14

Boys shoes like the
m ems at $3.50 give
THRICE" average shoe
wear and satisfaction In
snappy, mannish styles.
made only of the best
wearing feathers.
Sizes 1 to S.. $3.50
Sizes 10 to I34 $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14

washington Belle" wo-
mems boots are styled as
handsomely as any $3.50
. shoes and wear as well
s. seot: sn' yo IS $3.50
Bisbee daily review., 1906-08-19
FREE EXAMINATION.

The Physicians Chemical company has appointed Dr. Daniel McSwegan their special examiner for Arizona, for the purpose of introducing their new remedies. DT. McSwegan has diplO- mas from this country and Europe and has the medal of the Ninth Onter- national Medical congress. He was lecturer at the St. Louis Post-Gradu- ate school, and is one of the most eX- reriencei and up-to-date physicians in the profession. He will tell your dis ease without asking a question and cure you if a cure is possible in your case. He will give free examination at bis office in Letson block on Main street from now until September 15. 1906. Call today. Office hours, 10 a. m. to p. m. He also examines the blood, urine and sputum by the microscope.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-08-19
STOCKHOLDERS SUE
 A. M. $ ). COMPANY
Allegations Made That Direc- tors Conspired to Defraud
 Holders of Stock.

The following is paraphrase of the charges filed in the District Court at Oklahoma City against the board of directors of the Arizona Mining and Development company:
 Emily A. Snyder vs. c. G. Jones, E. F. Sparrow and Wm. P. Conger, a ma jority of the directors of the Arizona Mining and Development company, claiming that the directors have con- spired together to defraud the minor ity stockholders, of which the plain tiff is a party, holding fourteen thou sand shares of the stock, valued at one dollar each. The plaintiff further al leges that vast funds and blocks of stock have been appropriated and is sued by these directors and that they have caused to be paid to thGSlselves exorbitant salaries and that in June, 1905, they issued $300,000 worth of bonds, claiming that this was necessa- ry to operate the company, and that 1t was not na paying basis. The charges that the defendants sold the stock or subscribed for it at 15 cents on the dollar, not making any effort to dis pose of it for higher price. That c. G. Jones promised to put in a twenty stamp mill, and after paying out over S2, 900 for plans and specifications, etc, refused to fulfill this agreement. That Conger caused 50000 shares of the stock to be issued to his wife, minor children and relatives for which he did not pay a cent. Again, that Jones had issued to himself from 75,000 to 100000 shares, and caused large sal aries to be paid himself and Sparrow.
 Further, that they became alarmed and caused the capital stock to be in- creased from $1.000,000 to S1,600,O0O and sold some of the increase, at the same time representing to the minori- ty stockholders that this money was to be used to pay all the indebtedness and give the company ample means of continuing operations. The plain tiff charges that the money was taken by Conger, turned over to Sparrow, and by him taken to Mexico, where same was placed to his credit for the benefit and use of the stockholders. That in Mexico this United States money is worth $200 for each $1.00 paid, because Mexican money is used in paying off the laborers and debts. That the defendants have and are still conspiring to appropriate all of the property and holdings of the company, to the exclusion of the minority stock holders.
 That they have caused suits to be filed against the company by Gee Hing & Co.,, and Isidro M. Castando, in or der to wreck it. That Sparrow con- fessed the claim of Gee Hing & Co.,, and that the suit was changed from an ordinary one to an executive one, and caused a levy to be declared against the property of the mining company. H-
 That the directors kept this fact se- cret, and not until after their re-elec- tion did they mention it, and then only with bated breath. That in the mean time the property was turned over to a receiver for this debt amounting to about ss,OOO or 5000. or s4,500 in
Bisbee daily review., 1906-08-19
ARIZONA WEALTH AMOUNTS ID
 S62,946,962
Territorial Board of Equaliza- ton Concludes Its Work.
 Cochise County Patented Mines Raised 400 Per Cent.

The Territorial Board of Equaliza- ton has concluded its labors at Phoenlx.
 The property schedules for each county have been arranged, the class valuations fixed and the total yaiua- tions arrived at. For the year l9O6 the total valuation amounts to S62,- 946, ,962.57. From this sum eXemp- tions are to be deducted which amount to S719, 9,329.03, having a total valuation in the territory subject to taxation for the year of S62, ,227 ,663.54. These fig ures show a great increase in the past three years. In 1903 the total value of property subject to tax was S43,- 0SS,040.62; in 1904 it was S45,O69,- 545.32, and last year, S57, 7,920, ,372.S4. Of all the counties of the territory, Co chise takes the lead, with Maricopa, Yavapai, Graham and Pima following in the order named. Apache has the smallest valuation.
 sIn the number of sheep returned Apache takes third place, with 5S,550, valued at S117,100 The county has 2763 acres of cultivated land, valued at s27 ,976.76, the improvements on which
 
 city lots in the county are valued at s13,952, on which there are improve ments of the value of $40,616. The horses, range, work and saddle, of the county are valued at S31, ,232, in addi- tion to which there are 547S head of range and stock cattle, valued at s65,- 7S6. The total county valuation is $1,116,714.53.
 Cochise county owes it's first place to the valuation placed by the board on its patented mines. Of these there are 920, valued at s3.967. .59S.2a.. and the Improvements on them, S193 ,522 or The improvements on the unpatented mines were given a valuation of S16,- 355. There are 3301 acres of cultivat- ed land, valued at, s52,s05; improve ments, s19,670. Town and city lots, s1,357, ,431.95; improvements, s1,4S0,- 1855. The horses were given valua- tion of s102,513; 30S beef cattle, S6160; 220 sheep, s455, and 45,357 cattle, range and stock, s453,570. The total county valuation is S13, 4S7,S70.74.
 Coconino county leads in the num- Der of sheep and their valuation. In all there are 156,025, with.a valuation of S312,050. The county has 39,S74.94 acres of cultivated lands, valued at s132,72I99; improvements, $210, ,775. Town and city lots, s154, ,702; improve ments, S331, ,765. There are 1749 range horses, valued at s17,490, and s51, ,435 in work and saddle horses and stall lions- There are 30,472 cattle, valued at s315, 5,3S5.20. Eleven patented mines are returned by the assessor, with a
Bisbee daily review., 1906-08-19

'S54.s5 Horses, s26,64s: 14,s12 cattle, SlTS,364; 1000 sheep, sS000, and 2S04 goats, $566S. The total county valua- ton is s1,927.956.44.
 Santa Cruz, the smallest county of the territory. returns no cultivated land. It has IF patented mines, val ued at s149,000, with improvements, S40.520 and improvements on unpat- ented mines at s44,i55. In town and city lots the valuation is S211 ,S29 .50, with improvements, $276,119. Horses, S3S.445 and 19,751 head of cattle val ued at s197, ,510. The total valuation is s1,664,341.07.
 Yavapai has the greatest number of patented mines, returned by the county assessor. In all there are 1914 valued at s2,123,136. improvements ST, ,104,00s, and improvements on un- patented mines s177 ,676. In the coun- ty are 112.024.2S acres of cultivated lands valued at s196,611.SS, improve ments, SIPS, ,305; town and city lots, s533 .666, and improvements, S94O, ,4SO. Horses. range. work and saddle, S96,- 7C0; 4S,Ss3 sheep valued at s97,726, and 1S,533 goats valued at S37 ,O66. The total county valuation is s7,636,- 377.70.
 Yuma county has 71,446.S3 acres of cultivated lands valued with improve menIs at s401.SS5; town and city lots, s?99.73S; Improvements, s122, ,165. There are 57 patented mines which with Improvements and unpatented properties amount to s116,S50. Of horses there are 1886 valued at s44,- 293, and of cattle ASA, valued at $16,, 324. The total county valuation is s2,155. .316.41.
 The total value of railroad property is fixed at $9319,126.7O, which is on a mileage of 1349.344 miles and which figures includes the valuation of the Pullman company property in the ter ritory.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-08-19
AT THE CHURCHES.
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Christian Science services are held at the Johnson House parlor in Bis bee, Arizona, every Sunday morning at II, and every Wednesday evening at 7:3O. All are welcome.
 Presbyterian Church Services.
 Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Preach ing at 11~a. m. and 7:45 D. m. Sub ject of sermons: "Our Duty to the Young" and "Fullgrown Manhood" The public is cordially invited to at tend these services. JohE E. Fry, pastor.
 Methodist Episcopal Church.
 Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preach ing at II a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Even ing subject: "The Dangers of Neu- trality" J. L. Burcham, pastor.
 Episcopal Church.
 Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Morn ing prayer, litany and sermon at IL. Evening prayer and sermon at 7:45. The people are cordially invited. Harvey Nj. Shields. rector.
 Christian Church-Church services will be held at the new Christian Church, near Central School, at II a. m and ' p. m. Sunday school at 10 a. m. G. w. Graft, of Nashville, Tenn, will preach.