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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-17
DRUNKENNESS IN EUROPE.
The Country That Drinks the Most
| Not Necessarily the Most Besotted.
From Harner's Meekl


The countries that drink the most are not
necessarily the most drunken. and stalls
ties of consumption are a poor guide to tho
degree of nations intemperance. on pa
per the greatest drinkers In the world are
the French. yet France is a VIGOROUSLY
temperate country. Her statistics OF police
drunkenness are less than oue-fourth the
English record. Before the phylloxere raw
aged the vines and led spirit-drinlSing.
the French probably held the palm for So
briefly among European peoples Italy,
Spain and Portugal, being wine growing
and wine-drinking countries, have largo
statistics of consumption, but are, as a mat
ter of fact. exceedingly temperate. North
ern Russia, Scandinavia and Scotland are
the most drunken parts Of Europe, though
the consumption of alcohol per head Is COM
paratively low.
Climate and race have much to do In
determining such matters. warm coun-
try is naturally a sober and usually gam
bling country. A raw, duh and damp eli
mate predsposes 10 indulgence. Thus the
northern counties of England are more
drunken than the southern, Scotland is more
drunken than England, and the west coast
of Scotland more drunken than the east
The vigorous. predominant races OF Europe.
If not of the world, seem to have been al
ways given 10 strong drink; and have read
many disquis1fous that sought to- prove
that energy, enterprise and drink go neces-
Sar1y together IN the sum total or ndtlonai
character
But do not suppose that any one will be
inclined to accept the English drink bill
as a proof of national virility. For tho
past ten years this country has spent on
drink from SS75.000,oo0 to $3.50. 100000 a
year Its average apnual expenditure on
drink amounts, therefore, to a sum that is
more than the entire annual revenue. that
Is equal to all the rents of all the houses
and farms in the kingdom, and THAT Is only
a little less than the cost OF the South Az
rican war. Nearly flve-eighths % this goes
in beer, about a third I'm spirits and one
thirteenth in wine. The expenditure per
head. on the bosis Of the whole population.
works out at a little over sd per annum:
but it is reckoned that there are in the
United Kingdom nearly 100000 abstalnerS
and about 14.000.oo0 children under the age
of fifteen. Deducting these, the number OF
actual consumers is estimated AT ~ 600 000
whose annual expenditure per head thus
comes to over S35. Ii is also calculated that
the English workingclass family spends al
most one-siXth of its income on liquor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-17
WHEN A SULU RUNS AMOK.
His Act Premeditated and Often the
Result of Religious Frenzy.
Inin Gnr
,yoio Cor Strr

Another '.juramentado" affair here last
night resulted in the death of a private be-
longing to the Goth Infantry and the wound
Ing of another. The two soldiers were sit
ting in front of native house in the sub
urban village of Tulaj, talking with an
Eurasan interpreter employed in the office
of the governor, when a Moro stepped up
In front of them. The interpreter instantly
exclaimed. "Juramentado," the dreaded
word which there keeps both American and
Filipinos In a constant state of fear.
AS soon as the word was spoken, one of
the soldiers drew his revolver, but, unfor-
tunately, 1t was not loaded He was i'm
mediately cut down by the '.barong' (broad-
bladed parang) of the ferocious Sulu and
died soon after. The second man then
seized the blade and, after receiving some
savage cuts. succeeded In wrenching it
away from the savage, who thAn took to
flight and has not yet been captured This
was decidedly unusual ending OF such an
affair the Moro usually fighting as long as
life lasts, very rarely indeed taking TO
flight.
Only a few weeks ago when there was a
similar case of jurameDtado. a mounted
sentry of the 18th Cavalry was attacked by
a Sulu armed with a spear. The horse re
ceived a savage cut in the hip and the SEN
try jumped down and shot the Moro dead
escaping entlTe1y uilIflJuTtu. AS the isidIu
is now supposed to be at peace, this was
considered an exceptional instance, and no
special precautio were taken on account
of it.
The ''juramentado" is somewhat different
from the amok-runner. in that he acts with
generalization. Through family troubles, 5
a religious fanatic, as slave Of some lead
er or priest or for any of a hundred and
one other reasons he decides to commit
suicide by taking with him into the next
world the souls of as many Christian
dogs he can.
He makes careful preparations for the
event. He is anointed and shaved, the loss
of his eyebrows being especially noticeable
He dresses in white, provided that he can
"scare up" white suit, which is not al
WAYS the case. He ties up certain of his
organs in such way as TO produce ago
nizing pains; this probably to keep up his
courage. Then he makes for the American
settlement and fights till killed.
Owing to the extraordinary precautions
which have been taken any serious injury
by one of these men has been a very rare
occurrence though corporal was shot by
agitated soldiers about three years ago
after having slain the "juramentado." There
IL an abundance of sentries about the SET
Element. All soldiers outside the lines are
supposed to be armed with heavy reviewers
OF rifles and many of these are supplied
with dumdum and 'doctored' bullets, FOR
the 9Ioro will fight as long as he can staud
and does not mind having Z few holes In
his body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-17
Search for Outlaw Gold.
From the vinita Chieftain.

From the Nfnfta Chieftain
During the closing years of the civil war.
when the Indian Territory was the habita-
ton of scores OF lawless bands who lived by
pillag1ng the country, cask of gold was
taken from party of soldiers on their way
to Fort Gibson and buried somewhere In
the divinity of what Is known as Willow
Springs.
Upon the arrival of the soldiers at the
fort, without the gold. large detachment
of Soldiers was sent out against the bands
of outlaws. battle ensued in which all of
the outlaws were killed except one. This
one was sentenced to life term in the peni-
Tertiary at Fort Leavenworth.
Hope had never faded from this man,
and he expected some day to be pardoned
and then 10 return for the hidden treasure.
As the years rolled by, however, the con-
fiaement broke this man In health, and .
few weeks ago ne passed away in his ecu
in the government prison. Before he died.
though. this man told his attendants the
story of the robbery and as nearly as pos.
sible where the treasure was buried.
\ party has been in the Willow Springs
country for several weeks searching for the
lost gold but no trace has been found. So
much faith has been pinned to the dying
mans story, though. another search Is to be
instigated The previous hunters have been
persons entirely unfamiliar with the coun-
try, but now one of Vinitas young men who
has lived near Willow Springs since child
hood will be employed and thorough
search made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-17
Irving's Wonderful self-Denial.

Bran Stoker in Success Magazine.
There was one special act In Irvtng's
young life on the stage that has lesson
for all young artists. When, In 1853, hav-
ing had three full years Of experience as
a player he got three years engage
ment In London and made his appearance
at the Princess, he came to the conciu-
sion that his work was not yet good
enough for metropolitan favor. So he
resolutely bent himself to the task before
him, and with the reluctant consent of
his manager, Cancelled his engagement. He
went back to the weary routine and laobr
and hardship of the provinces till the time
should come for a more worthy effort. When
we remember that a ondon engagement
was and is. the goal of an ambitious ac
tors hope, and that 1t means regular work
and regular pay and an ever-fncreasing op-
portunity for distinguishing oneself. we can
understand that his self-denying resoiu-
ton was little less than heroic When.
however, he did come again, seven years
later, he had his reward. He came to
stay. He knew his work then. and knew
that he knew II. Hts record from that on
was an unbroken one of success and honor.
His fight was won.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-17
The Mechanism of the Motor Car.

From the American Illustrated Magazine.
The working principle Of the motor which
has given the automobile this wonderful
new life is roughly the principe of the
rife The charge Of gas Is the eluiva-
lent of the gunpowder and the piston Is
the bullet; the gas is exploded and the PTS
ton files forward. and the p!ston-rod de-
Iyers its motion to the crank-sha t of the
steam engine. In the steam engine the
steam works against both sides Of the
piston; in two revolutions of the fiywheel
the steam presses against the piston four
times In the explosion engine, accord ng
to the prevailing system. the gas operates
against only one side of the piston (the end
of the cylinder through which the piston
rod works is completely OPEN, and there
is an explosion but once in two revolu-
tions of the fiywheel-that is, there Is but
n single explosion to four move rents
of the pisHon. Those four movements are:
the power stroke tcaused by the explosion
in the cylinder) which supplies the energy
10 drive the automobile and the force re-
ouired to complete the three non-poWer
strokes: second a backward stroke which
pushes the exploded gases out Of the
chamber through n valve which opens FOR
this purpose; third a forward stroke which
sucks the charge of gas into the chamber
through an inlet valve; fourth, a BACK
ward stroke which congresses the gas
for cor1pressIon is necessary to secure the
hest enegry of the gas. The fifth stroke IS
tha first stroke over agaln-the gas explodes
and the piston shoots bullet-like forward
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-17
Lumber Mining in Michigan.

From ae Detroit News.
During nearly two generations the Manis-
tee river and it's tributaries have borne on
their troubled waters countless millions of
feet OF logs from the forests to the mills
- build houses and fortunes and lumber
baTonies The realm OF the pine king held
out bravely against the wantons of civiIlza-
ton. and the old monarch yielded only
when put to his stumps."
But there are few more pines TO conquer
hence the Manistee and Little Manistee
rivers are TO be mined for logs lost In past
years In driving and now resting In muddy
graves. where. preserved alike from worms
and the market. they hold value many
times increased by waiting. Since pine
like walnut and many other woods will en-
dure I'm good condition from age 10 age II
submerged, company has been formed 10
prospect the streams and raise the pine
srnken in the run from Sherman to Man
istee,
ostensibly the companyis organized to
Improve" the Big and Little Manlstees
but II is an open secret that the submerged
pine Is the underlying object During high
water the bed OF the streams stopped over,
pouring into the delta Its overflow of logs
to sink in the mud. Contracts with former
owners Of logs or their heirs will be made
and as soon as may be the day of resur-
rection" will arrive In the path OF the old
log runs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-17
Kipling at Forty.
Pail Mall Gazette

From the Pail Mall Gazette.
Rudyard Kipling, who spent his foruefh
birthday en- route to South Africa, Is just
the sort of man to subscribe to the Oslerian
doctrine OF too old at forty" His pen
works slower than 1T did. but then an au-
thor who commanded a shilling word for
his railroad story, mo. COZ can afford TO
lie faIlow at times. Those who are not ad-
uirers meanwhile, may amuse themselves
with examples of the tripping or klpling
for even his passionate devotion to detail
has not saved him from the error of max
ing q lance corporal wear a sash, or OF
bringing flying fishes hundred miles
CODA But KipIing does not mind. AS he
once said: IT have been called a poet and
other names I don't like, but the one thing
that am really proud of is that edited a
paper for forty-eight hours and 1t didn't
stop"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-17
Pointed Paragraphs.
. Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
Slander travels farther than do compli-
ments.
Very often the foot race is to the man
With the best head.
Don't forget that a fatterer always has
an ak to grind.
Beware of the man who uses perfumery.
He's either silly car in love.
It's a dry town in which one has no oc-
casion to raise an umbrella.
Every woman IL a puzzle and it's wise
man who can guess the answer.
Next to a hypocrite a lazy man Is the
most unsatisfactory specimen of his sex.
A nervous man worries lot over troubles
that are anticipated but never happen.
II Is somewhat consolfng to remember
that the earthly tax dodger may find it
difficult to prove his title to mansion in
the skies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-17
A Bad Custom.
From the New York Tribune.


There is perniciouss custom, widely prev
alent In the press, of designating as IAN
actress any young woman. in the most
remote way associated with a music han
or other place of entertainment. who hap
pens tt figure in discredltable pol ce court
trial. CIR to be mentioned as female core
spondent in divorce suit. This scandalous
imputation frequently rests on no better
ground than that the young woman has.
perhaps, been a supernumerary In thea
ter for a week or two. or that she wears
false hair and paints her ace; and the
custom indicated Is responsible for many
sneers at the profession of acting and
especially for the insolent ejaculation FREE
quently heard, ooh. she's only an actressr'
II the press In general would cease to
Chronicle small beer as to members OF
the dramatic notwithstanding taEtte
about every actt,r who loses a bull pup. or
every actress who drops her handkerchi f.
tho impressions OF the public as to the pri-
vate life Of theatrical persons would be
much more rational than It = at present,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-17
The Embarrassment of Relics.

From the Monthly Review.
In the present day there are twenty we'll
known gowns and seventy wells of the
Virgin Mary. each pronounced to be the
true one; twelve heads OF ST. John the
Baptist, in tolerably perfect condition. be-
sides numerous large fragments of his
skull and seven extra jaws. each OF great
note and held in much reverence in differ
ent parts of Europe. St. Julienne has TWEEN
ty bodies and twenty-stx separate heads
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-17

OFFICERS
Clerk of the House-Alexander Mcdowell The
Dewey. 40
Doorkeeper of the House-F. b. Lyon.
Postmaster OF the House-Joseph c. McElroy, 214
A st. Sc.
Chaplain OF the House-Henry \. couden. 1910
Columbia road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-17
In a Smart Set Nursery.

From Puck.
visitor-"So that Is the Mama doll, 10 1t.
And the other. suppose, is the Papa
doli?''
Gwendoiyn-'oh, no, you stupid That is
q friend of the Mama doll. The Papa doll
Il away from home"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-17
Athletes Ahead of Statesmen.

From The West AustraIan.
The brilliant success Of the New Zealand
foot baIIers in England will socially and
materially benefit the island colony. There
Is no question that, during the last year
or two. the colonial athlete, whether crlck-
eter, foot baller. swimmer, rover or tennis
player has done more for the reputation
of his country abroad than craftsmanship
has been able to accomplish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-17

From Puck

Pat-"An how did your children turn
out. Lawd save thimf'
Mike-"Begobs, not worth the paper
they're writ on. =
The Newtown bee., 1906-08-17
sions. Parasols are of any or all colors

sions. Parasols are of any or all colors, with plain or enameled handles.
 Fancy stitches in knitting render the golf sweater quite attractive, but after all it is the wearer from whom we must expect great degree of charm, not the homely garment which envelopes her. Considerable variety is seen, the long or short sweaters, edged by ribbing, of the blouse or Eton style, the Norfolk or the double breasted box coat shape. Soft felt hats are the rule and when found trou- blesome are put in one's pocket with out essential injury. Very little op- portunity is afforded for displaying handsome costumes in autOmObiling, as cloaks are in general use, either of pOngee, linen or silk, or the new rubber-lined silk clOakS of crimson, blue, silver-gray or brown.
 Illustrations: Thanks are due to Mo- Call & Co.,, makers and designers of Fashion, for handsome illustration accompanying this article.
 Yachting suits include many mate rials, even lace, but usually the most recherche ones are made to order. At 8 recent yachting party, 8 white serge suit, ordered especially from Lord & Taylor of New York City, attracted admiration from it's simplicity and elegance. White silk braid in fancy weave trimmed the skirt in lengthwise rows, and was used in cross straps on the jacket fronts and back, where fan-shaped pieces of passementerie were attached above and below the cross-straps. Needless to say, the jacket was an EtOn, with pOstiliOn pack, worn over cielblue silk waist, and matching embroidery edged the Eton.
 Besides these mediums of display the Newport Casino is frequented by some of the most noted devOtees of fashion in America. A Sea-green mes saline gown worn there recently at dance by a Chicago blonde, seemed to possess peculiar charm from the con- trast in color between the young girls beautiful golden hair and the silvery- green hue of the material. The skirt was trimmed with folds of the messa- line, finished by shirring, giving an over- skirt effect. The corsage at front was cut very low and filled in by point d'esprit net; the back and sleeves were also entirely of net. A short sash of messalfne and a cluster of pink roses at the waist gave pretty finish. Fall and Winter millinery will probably show an extreme in the opposite direc- tion from the one of the last two sea- sons, which was often beautiful though very expensive and inconvenient.
 VERONA CLARKE.
 The Booth & Bentley Go. of New Milford sell the Mccall patterns.
The Newtown bee., 1906-08-17
HOME CIRCLE.
ADJUSTMENTS AND FASHIONS AT
 NEWPORT:
COACHING, YACHTING, AUTOMOBIL1Na, GOLF, DINNERS, CASINO DANCES; A GREEN MEssALINE COSTUME.

What may not be accomplished in the matrimonial market of Newport by an elegant yachting suit, a becom- ing golf outfit, or handsome coaching cOstume-a place wherein wealth is estimated by the million rather than the thousand, and where some of the owners thereof are ready to be cap- tivated, provided the attraction is sufficiently strong. Outdoor sports are we'll calculated to show off personal charms, as for example, exercise at golf causes cheeks to glow and eyes to sparkle, while an elegant pose on the top of coach, or becoming lanQuor on the deck of yacht, are all within the possibilities of fascination.
 Coaching costumes are 8 matter of taste: Verycharming ones areIof white or cOlOred linen, differing in no essen tial point from those for ordinary wear. Cloth suits are rather more sensible, and gay huttons, straps, patches or bands of colored embroidery make a very pretty showing on white or pale hues. Slk-lined voile, elaborately trimmed with oh If n, both tucked and shiIIed, WIS the Selection made by a dashing Chicago belle, for a coaching party last week. The color was a soft brown, lined with pale yellow, hat and parasOl of lighter brown. Silk or serge suits are also in vogue, and wraps may be cape shape, three-Quarter length, or the small jacket, which seems destined to charm on all occa-
The Newtown bee., 1906-08-17
HUNTINGTON
LONG HILL AND VICINITY

MT and Mrs Harger of Oxford were guests of Mrs Harger's parents, MI and Mrs Delos Platt, one day recently Rebecca Mcdonald of New Haven was with Misses Lucy and Hattie Beard, last week. Miss Cora Bennett is visiting hel sister, Mrs William Motlar, in New Jersey.
 MT and Mrs Edward Gilbert, Will Gilbert and Miss Annie Gilbert were guests at Century farm, recently. Misses Elizabeth and Florence Will. kinson are spending their vacation un- der the parental roof. John Wilkinson has sold one of his farms, through B. N. Beard, real es- tate agent, to Theron Upson of Hart. ford. They are to repair the buildings and occupy the place as soon as they can.
 F. W. Beard has put the buildings on the Hurd estate, now the property of the Episcopal society in Hunting ton, in good order. Mrs Julia Beard and Miss Annie visited Joel Beard in Saybrook, last week.
 Ruth Beard visited her cousin in Wells Hollow, last week.
 Miss Ruby SanbOrn of TOrringtOn was guest of Mary Beard, Saturday.
 A friend of Miss Bessie Palmer $ from Armenia visited her, last week.
 Mrs Henry Wells. over 80 years old, is recovering from whooping cough.
 The harvesting is nearly all done, although the weather has been show cry.
The Newtown bee., 1906-08-17

will hold a sociable at the hall, Mon- day evening. August 20. If stormy, the first fair evening. After the pro- gram, which includes "The Japanese Wedding" given by the young ladies of the Grange, ice cream and cake will be on sale. Admission, 15c. Each lady of the society is requested to bring cake.
 Miss lone Chivers, who has been spending a week with Mrs John z. Mellen, Is visiting Miss Julia Banks of Greenfield.
 Miss Esther Gustafson of Bedding spent few days, last week, at home.
 P. G. McCollam is getting the hay on Mrs Louise Wards place.
 Jesse Fl. Wheeler has 8 new Inter national gasoline engine. Vincent Springer, who has veen vis- iting his sister, Mrs Charles Lettman, returned to New York, Wednesday.
 The Grange picnic was held Wed nesday, August 8, at Steeplechase, and was we'll attended and much enjoyed by all present. Dinner was served in the pavilion and the afternoon spent enjoying the attractions of the Island.
 Miss Der tha Svihia is spending a week with her father in Fairfield.
The Newtown bee., 1906-08-17
BEDDING.
GUESTS AT Fl. s. OSBORNE'S COTTAGE,
 THE SEA SHELL.

GUESTS AT H. s. osBoRNE's COTTAGE,
 THE SEA SHELL.
 A party of young people, including the Misses Clara and Alice Cornell, Lucy Sanford and Arthur Cornell of Bedding; the Misses Marilla Rockwell, Grace Williams, Florence Candee, and Messrs Arthur Staples and Robert Marsh of Easton; Miss Mae Mallette, Frances and F. B. Mallette of Tashua and Carl Silliman and Charles Osborn of Bridgeport, have been spending a week at H. s. Osborn's cottage, "The Sea Shell," on Fairfield Beach. All report a most enjoyable time. Several excursions were made to the light house off Pentield reef, but only three of the party, including Alice Cornell, Lucy Sanford and Arthur Cornell sue ceeded in persuading the keeper to show them around the tower which contains the light. This week, an other party from Bedding including MT and Mrs Charles Sanford, MT and Mrs Stephen Sanford, MT and Mrs Will Sanford and son, Mrs G. B. Sherwood, Arthur Sherwood and daughter, HaZ- el. have the same cottage.