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north of the mint farm. This new purchase was
dedicated to the use of five hundred head of
blooded cattle which were brought down to the big
barns in the autumn and fed upon mint hay during
the winter Ordinarily the crude mint oil is worth
about two dollars pound, and the United States
furnishes the markets of the world with the larger
part of it. The business is therefore profitable
Nature sometimes takes hand in the farming
business and insists upon raising valuable crop
without assistance. An instance of this is found
the wire grass which took complete possession
of the marshes and boys found extensively in the
great glacial belt extending from the Ohio River far
into the British Northwest The plant is not only
almost as tough the wire for which it is named,
but is destitute of the chemicals which constitute
a food value it has been the despair of the farmers
upon whose lands it insisted upon making its home.
Cutting it did good for it was up again even
before the season closed; burning it off the land in
the dry season seemed to have exhilarating effect
upon the next years growth It's extirpation there
fore was an possibility; the only way to aban-
don the land to this determined invader.
New Use for Grass
A T last however somebody conceived the idea of
turning its toughness to account by making it
into coarse Irvine for binding grain This expert
for the manufacture of the product. By November,
1897, the Irvine business was fourishing on COM
mercial scale in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and enormous
plants have now been erected at other points. Not
only this, but the long slim stalks without joint or
a break are now woven into mattings which find
ready sale being almost indestructibe. 1t is also
used in the manufacture of furniture which was
formerly made almost entirely of willow. A large
factory has been established IN Brooklyn, New
York where wire grass is utilized in making tables,
chairs settees, baby carriages, screens, baskets OF
all kinds, and doors, p1cturetranes, and other
novelties.
Should the tough and innutrtious stems which
have become SO valuable ever become exhausted by
the continued demand, will be found Tor the
enormous peat-beds which underle the vast
panse of wire grass and reach to depth of from
to twenty feet below the surface
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face and the soil is still loose and shaky especially
in the spring The whole surface planted with
the fragrant mint
The distilled oil found a ready market; but there
were thousands of tons of wholesome peppermint
hay-the refuse of the product after the essential
oil had been extracted-and the animals the
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A K1ondiker's Experience With Foxes

A DISAPPOINTED miner in the Klondike had
similar idea and he with his coworkers estab-
lshed a fox farm island off the northern coast
the other side of the continent 1t purchased
from the Government and carefully stocked with
Alaskan blues. 1t was decided that this island
far from other land that the colony could swim
to and there danger of escape but the foxes
thought otherwise, and one morning it found
that all the stock had migrated taking possession
of the nearest island which they considered woald
make more desirable home As this was Govern
ment land it decided to purchase this also and
now the foxes thriving in home of their own
choosing.
In Yorkshire, England, there is farm for the
raising of moths and butterflies for geological
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rnsdemeanor. She was arrested, and though she
sore she could pay the bill if sent to prison,
still she was sentenced to hundred days
Jail To which the encouragement of Wisconsin
applied logic thus: In sense such cases may be
termed Imprisonment for debt since it is because of
becomes liable. But in another sense 1t is not
Imprisonment for debt at ALL since the refusal to
paw board bill is made misdemeanor, and it is
only upon conviction for misdemeanOr that the
individual may be imprisoned
Lineup of the States
A S a matter of record Imprisonment for debt is
Alabama Georgia Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri,
Tennessee and Texas and, except in of fraud,
by the constitutions of Florida, Indiana, Iowa,
Kansas Minnesota Nebraska, Nevada, North Car
DINA Ohio, Oregon, Wyoming, Michigan, New Jer
sew, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Persons i'm
prisoned for debt, on delivering up their property
for the benefit of creditors must be discharged in
Colorado Illinois, Kentucky, North Dakota Penn
svlvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. In Louis-
ana debtor may be arrested only when about to
leave the State without leaving property sufficient
to pay his debts, species of ne eredt; but no i'm
prisonment is allowed after judgment; and the
same law in effect prevails in Utah.
On taking possession OF his office, the present
sheriff of New York County Mitchell L. Eranger
made careful examination of the existing condi
ton of affairs in regard to imprisoned debtors. 1t
did not take him long to discover that the pro-
visions of law being made the instrument of
oppression; that many arrests were the result OF
spite and still others the hope of extortion; and
that no beneficial effects whatever resulting
from the execution of the law. He found cases OF
great hardship existing and enlisted himself warmly
on behalf of the unfortunate prisoners and their
suffering families, and result of his efforts the
county Jail was cleared of many of the cases. Fol-
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r7HERE are ostrich farms, and establishments
for the raising of millions of pigeons; there
great poultry plantations, where many
acres Of grain are reaped every year for this pur
pose alone; but a down in Maine
rocky hillside which is adapted to of these
things. In other hands his barren lands would soon
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place could consume only a small
portion of it. The owner there
fore formed stock company and
bought seven thousand acres of
wild stump-land some distance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-10

nave Detn nSLed under tTlt nead
of deserted farms but a stub
born Yankee grit and ingenuity
came to the rescue Foxes
were flourishing in wild state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-24
Rheumatism, Kidney,
Bladder Trouble?

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complexion.
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FOR CHARITY FUNDS.
Contributions Received by Treasurers
of Local Organizations.

For the Associated Charities the follow
ing contributions have been received by MIR.
John Joy Edison, treasurer. either at 81 G
street northwest, or at his Office in the
Washington Loan and Trust Company: The
Misses Bradley, SO; Miss Kate Bradley,
$40: Mrs. ]. Henry Black, through II.
Campbell Black. attorney. IS; DIR. Romulus
A. Foster So: Miss Clara A. Jewell. So;
Mr.. w. w. w. Parker, $40; Mr. James b.
Nourse. executor. So; Mr.. w. r. Tucker
man, $40; Mr.. Clarence A. AspinwaI, $5;
Chief Justice Melville w. Fuller, $25; Mr..
Harris p. Gould, So; F. II. s., 81; Judge
A. B. Hagner, $25; Mr.. John Lee Carroll,
$50, and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Spalding,
S25
Mr.. John F. Wilkins. treasurer of the
Citizens Relief Association, acknowledges
the receipt OF the following contributions
which have been sent either to 81 G street
or to Mr.. wilkins Office in the Washington
Post building: Mrs. Harriet deK. Woods,
$3.50; Mrs Charles II. Poor, So; Mr.. H.
Zirkin. 81: Mrs. G.. w. Harding $40; Col
Francis Cotton, $40; Mr.. David r. Mckee.
50, and m H." s..
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Cutter Window on Cruise.

The United States revenue cutter William
Window, Capt. Mcconnell has sailed from
Baltimore on a cruise on the bay for the
purpose OF aiding any vessels that may be
found In distress on the bay or its tribu-
taries.
The Window on this trip will call at the
Norfolk navy yard and will take the naval
gunboat Bancroft in tow and carry her to
the Arundel Cove station of the revenue
cutter service. where she will be made ready
for duty as the training ship for the revenue
service cadets.
The Bancroft, was stated in The Sun
day Star, has been loaned to the revenue
cutter service for duty as training vessel
in place of the old and antiquated bark
Chase. which has been the training ship for
twenty years past.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-24
IT WAS TOO TOO EASY
Col. Mann Of Town Topics an
AIchemist.
SOME WARM TESTIMONY
At Yesterdays Session of the Sensa-
tional Libel Trial.
MANN WAS ROASTED TO A TURN
Immune Regiment in Ranks of Four
Hundred-The Gentle Art
of Graft.

Yesterdays sensational revelations in the
Town Topics muss over in New York has
done a great deal to confirm the already
strong public belief that Col. William d.
Mann editor of the publication in question:
was in class by himself as high-financ
specialist and operator of 'somethng-for-
nothing" scheme. Judging from the test:-
mony of witnesses who were on the stand
during yesterdays session of the trial for
libel brought against the editor of Golfers
by Justice Deuel. Col. Mann's erstwhile
silent partner, the colonel has found the
long-sought secret OF the philosophers
stone. by which the baser metals are turned
into gold There is reason to believe that
Col Mann skipped pig iron and the like,
but 1t is certain that the Town Topics
crucible was always sizzling hot and that
scandal was turned into gold in the twink
ling of an eye
The testimony of yesterdays session
brought out some mighty interesting things
about the management of Town Topics, the
character of Col. Mann and the susceptible
ity of the average wealthy New Yorker TO
touch of large proportions. Incidentally
1t demonstrated that there are one or two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-24
The Lighthouse Service.

Commander McCrea, U. S. N. inspector in
charge of this lighthouse district, is aboard
the lighthouse tender Violet, making an in
spection cruise to the light station at Cape
Hatteras. The Violet sailed from Edenton
N. c., day two ago with the inspector
aboard. 1t is stated that the inspector will
visit and inspect the light stations on the
Carolina sounds and on Chesapeake bay
within the next few days.
The lighthouse tender Maple is cruising
among the light stations on Chesapeake bay,
preparing the ~, II is stated, for the winter
which maritime men seem to think has be-
gun.
The lighthouse authorities of the fifth
lighthouse district have again recommended
an appropriation for the building of a light
house at Ragged Point. on the Potomac
river, to replace gas buoy now In use, but
it is understood there is little prospect of an
appropriation being secured for the work at
this session of Congress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-24
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
General News Items Gathered West
of Rock Crek

Time expiration of enlisted service in the
ranks of the 18th Cavalry is the cause for
many discharges at this time among the
three troops stationed at Fort Myer. Al
Eicst the entire regiment was recruited a
few weeks prior to being sent to the Philip
pines, and for this reason the same num-
her will receive their DISCHARGES within a
Gay or two of each other. Fort Myer is
proclaimed by the boys to be one of the
hardest soldering posts In the country,
owing to Its close proximity to the capital
city and Arlington cemetery, much extra
duty being in order besides the regular
Friday exhibition drill.
James w. Warden of 1901 M street is at
Hot Springs, Ark, in the hope of being
cured of chronic rheumatism, from which
he has been a sufferer for several years.
Mr.. Edward Reamey of $3.50 NJ street
who has been confined at Georgetown Uni
versity Hospital since the beginning of the
new year with a serious throat affection,
has returned to his home convalescent
The work of regarding and resurfacing
the approach to the Aqueduct bridge at
Seth and NJ streets, has been commenced
by the District Engineer Corps and will be
pushed with vigor until completed Owing
to the narrowness of the approach in its
present condition, frequent congestion of
traffic during the day will result from the
disturbed street, the bridge being traversed
by countless numbers of teams throughout
the day. The transfer of the watering
trough from the northwest corner to 35th
and NJ streets, the fireplug from the same
place to the southeast corner, removal of
hydrant at southeast corner. the setting
back several feet up NJ street of the sewer
trap and electric light pole at the same
corner and the raising of the grade of the
street at this point about ten inches are
the principal changes which result from
the laying: of the car tracks of the Great
Falls and Old Dominion Railway Company
across NJ street.
The approach will also be widened about
five feet on the turn at the southeast cor
ner. What is known as the 'pag of Beth
street." the terminus of the Great Falls line,
will be paved with asphalt blocks from the
east curb to a point eighteen inches from
and adjacent to the west rail of the car
tracks including the space between the
tracks leaving about one half, or the west
side of the gap. in its present unsightly
condition. 1t Is the wish Of many citizens
in and out of Georgetown that the Com
rnissioners will order the remainder of the
gap paved according to the regulations.
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Col. Mann's Testimony.

subscriber you are paying us a compliment
and we will surely pay you one.
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Pal, dull ache In the back is unmistakabie
evidence of kidney trouble 1t is Natures timely
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Col. Mann's Testimony.
Not the least interesting witness OF the
day was Col Mann himself. who was re-
called to the witness stand by DISTRICT
Attorney Jerome. He enceavored 70 eA-
plain why 1t was that William *. Wander
bilt, after lending So, Geo TO him on his own
notes and on stock. had returned 10 him
the stock and notes, really making MN
present of that sum- lie SAID me ioah ne
obtained from ]. Pierpont Morgan was
made because of his personality ana the
friendship existing between him ana MI,
Morgan, and Mr.. Morgan wasn't there 10
deny the corn.
by Thomas f. Ryan, the colonel said ne
had been introduced to Mr.. Ryan by VIII.
lam C. Whitney, in Mr.. Whitneys own
home. and that Mr.. Whitney had SAID 10
Mr.. Ryan IF he wants any money you
will be safe in letting him have IT. Help
him in any way. l want you to do II.
His big frame trembled and his eyes
filed with tears a the colonel told OF this
incident, but Immediately afterward he
Strengthened himself up and said that for
the loan made to him by e. Clarence Jones,
a Wall street promoter. he had deposited
collateral sufficient to cover It,
Most of the spectators We're somewhat
surprised and the lawyers for the defense
were plainly delighted when Mr. Jerome
went right at Col. Mann in his Characters
tic hammer and-tongs fashion and demand
ed a straightforward, honest explanation
from him. demanding to know who was re-
sponsible for certain scandalous paragraphs
printed in Town Topics, not from a legal
standpoint. but from a moral one. The
colonel squirmed and tried to evade, but It
was of no use. for Mr.. Jerome demanded a
straight answer and generally obtained it.
Another witness was James a. Burden,
jr., whose story, previously told to the
district attorney. led some time ago to the
arrest of Irving on a charge Of having
threatened him with what might come to
him and his family In the columns of Town
Topics. after he had declined to subscribe
81, 800 for a copy of "Fads and Fancies."
At that time, he repeated yesterday, he
asserted that Irving had told him that Col.
Mann would be very much displeased when
he learned Of his decination; that he and
his relatives always have been nicely
spoken of in the columns of Town Topics,
but that should he persist in his refusal
this course of treatment might be varied,
as the colonel wields very trenchant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-24
A Crush Of W omen.

The crush of women, all anxious to get
a glimpse of the persons called to the trial
and to hear much of the testimony that
was adduced was increased, and at inter-
walls it was almost impossible to hear wha t
the witnesses said because of the rustic of
silks and satins. All day long women were
walking into the court. introduced by some
friend who had influence, and there was a
general disturbance as room was made for
them and chairs found. Nor were the men
much behind. They stood in groups before
the doors of the court room, each waiting
anXiouSly for some '-insider to depart
And down In the street throngs congre-
gated merely to see society women enter
their automobiles carriages.
These spectators nervously leaned for
ward in their seats whenever the mention
of Harry Lehr's name was made and
smiled when it was said he had asserted
it was "a burning shame the way he had
been treated in Town Topics" They APP
parently enjoyed immensely the pictures
made by Col. Mann while he was on the
stand. and their interest was all absorb
ing as Commodore Gerry was called and
stepping to the witness chair, shook hands
with Judge Fitzgerald before seating him
self. 1t was noticed that he did the same
before departing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-24

The Peruvian congress, In secret session
at Lima yesterday, unanimously approved
the treaty of commerce signed November
"a last between Peru and Bolivia. The
treaty has already been approved by the
Bolivian congress
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-09-21
Name the County Chairman.

After the adjournment Of the con-
vention the candidates who had been
nominated. held an informal meeting
to make the selection of the chair
man and secretary of the county
central committee. The candidates
unanimously agreed upon the selec-
tion Of j. E. Wells for chairman and
Raymond Thompson as secretary OF
the committee and they we're form
ally elected. MIR. Wells has taken an
active interest in republican affairs
of the county for a good many years,
is we'll and favorably known all over
the county, and with his good jrdg-
ment OF political affairs there is not
the slightest reason for any falling
of in the republican vote, and he
will be ably seconded by Mr.. Thomp-
son. The county central committee
members were elected at the eau
cuses last week. The county Gen.
trail committee will hold a meeting
within a few days and start the cam
.paign for the election of the ticket
from top to bottom.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-09-21
Named the Commissioners.

There we're four county commits
sioners to be named and the various
commissioners districts met a few
minutes before the conventions
assembled in the afternoon to nom
mate their candidate.
In the fourth district, comprising
Mitchell, Perry. Elendon and Badger,
E. Watkins, OF Badger, vas named
over Geo. W. Law.
In the first district, made up Of
the First and Second wards of the
city of Mitche /, w. II. Webster and
j. r. Allison were the candidates.
Mr.. Allison received a majority of
the votes and received the nomina-
ton.
In the fifth district, comprising
the Third and Fourth wards of the
city of Mitchell, Vim. Nash and NJ.
boice we're the candidates. and the
nomination was rendered Mr.. Nash
who is the present incumbent.
In the third district comprising
Mt. Vernon Union and Beulah town
ships L. B. Haynes Of Mt. Vernon
was brought out as a candidate
against q. M. Butterfield, the pres
ent incumbent and Mr.. Haynes Sc
cured the nomination.
The above nominations were later
in the afternoon presented the con
vention and they we're edorsed and
ratified by the members.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-09-21
Women and Mirror..

I'VE carry lots Of women clear to the
top door Or at least several floors up
and then they take the next elevator
down without going three steps away
from the elevator" declared the opera
tor OF n Of the lifts" in a big Office
building. "No. 1t isn't because they
Ike to ride in the elevators particular
~. Why do they do It? To get the
use Of the mirrors, Of course. See
those mirrors on either side Of the ele-
vator? That's what attracts them. A
bit OF wind will strike them as they
turn the corner by a big building and
then they imagine that their hair is
badly disarranged and make for the
nearest mirror, which Is in the ele.
ator."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.