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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-11-22
Development of East Africa.


The Uganda tribes are a thrifty
and quite energetic people, quick to
take on European ways, and ready to
work to the attainment OF the means
for gratifying their new wants.
These qualities will probably result
in eventually forming a black mans
country within its borders. Little
has yet been learned of the possiblli-
ties Of the northern half OF British
East Africa, in which section no
white settlements have been made.
The coast belt in this part OF the
protectorate, and extending inland
indefinitely, Is looked upon as a
sandy waste save along the borders
of the Juba river, which defines the
British and Italian spheres where
cotton growing by the natives and
wooded belt testify to the fertility
of the soil.
Through the southeastern half of
this territory, which has the densest
native and white population, the
Uganda railway passes to the fertile
upland region and Port Florence on
Lake Victoria Nyanza. The con-
structIon of this railway by the Brit
ish government, though an excessive
ly costly work, amounting to about
$50, 100000 e6,00O,0OO(, is a re-
markable engineering feat, and has
offered the sole avenue by which the
wealth OF the protectorates and
large part of German East Africa as
well have been enabled TO find its
way to the outer world, Without 1t
many OF the resources OF a vast
area far beyond the limits OF these
two proteotorates would still lie dor
mant and inaccessible, The guage
.of the road Is one meter, and when
opened its equipment consisted OF
100 locomotives. 35 of which were of
American construction. as were also
many OF the steel bridges throughout
its course It's length is 5S4 miles.
and the time consumed in travelling
from the coast to the lake is forty
hours.
Beyond Port Florence a regular
steamer service In conjunction with
the railway is maintained with En-
kebbe. the capital OF Uganda. and
with the other British and German
ports on the lake. There Is daily
freight service between Mombasa
and the Port OF Florence terminal,
the rates being rs rupees per 112
pounds, and proportionate rates for
lesser or greater weights and dis
tances, Special rates for carload
lots are also made.
Since the completion of the Ugan.
da railway a great increase has been
noted in exports. In quantity, value
and variety. due TO the broadening
OF the field from which they could
come. The entire territory sur
rounding Lake Nyanza, including
German as well as British. yield
large quantities OF ehillies, ground
nuts, ivory, wax and rubber, which
formerly were carried by porters to
the coast for trans-shipment at Fan
zibar. Much OF this produce was not
brought down because of the ex-
pense.
Since the completion of the rail-
way all Of this hnds its way to the
coast by that avenue. In addition TO
this quantities of rubber and ivory
from the Congo state. and thousands
of tons OF supplies for that state an
nually pass over this road. This in
crease is demonstrated in the large
earnings OF the road.-Report OF
Special Agent crist.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-11-22

An Interesting mad was made a
few days aso. when an old donkey
pump was uncovered In the Ward
shaft AZ point twelve feet below the
atso station. says the Reno Gazette.
and was Immediately brought 10 the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-11-22

Despite the adverse conditions un-
der which Il operates. business, both
Wholesale and retail. manages to per-
slst and thrive In San Francisco.
The Immense harbor facilities OF the
city are unimpaired. and commerce
with the orient and coast points
maintains the vitality OF trade.
When April closed San Francisco
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-11-22
Hunger.

what would your male'V
for breakfast" asked the VS.
the cannibal king who is s0'V-'
in this country.
What have you?" asked -
nibal king. :,
almost anything g-eerea'' !
rolls. mullins"
do you think you eoui.
a few ragamuftins?" asked =. 80
bal king with a hungry "
his eyes. looking out OF 'ns ~
at the plump newsboy VINO
ing his extras.-Judge.
at the plump newsboy VINO
his extras.-Judge.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-11-22

81 don't know whether
Tended at Miss smythefs o.
cIared stax. seriously ,s
whats the matter'
friend. a.,I
About IL last night
calling on her" be cOn'l1'd .ais Z
said in the sweetest A'--
Mr.. Stax. what In tns 80,
that funny word skida0
Detroit Free Press.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-11-22
undeveloped manhood and woman
hood, NOT OF ANY DISTILLATION
OF A MATERIAL SUBSTANCE or

the concoction of any pharmacy.
But we will not admit this to be
the truth, because it would compel
us all to shoulder our share of the
responsibility. It is much easier to
blame crime upon Kentucky bour-
bon, and the liquor traffic in general
and wash our hands of the proposi-
tlon that we are our brothers keep
er.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-11-22

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-17
HE WILL 60 TO MANILA
REPORT REGARDING GOV. MA
COON CONFIRMED.
Will Leave Colon on the oath and
Will Make Short Visit to
This City.

During his short stay in this city on his
way from Oyster Bay to Havana, Secretary
Taft confirmed the report published in The
Star several weeks ago that Judge Charles
E. Magoon, now governor Of the Panama
canal zone. Is to go to Manila to I'LL the
vacancy in the Office Of vice governor gen
eral Of the Philippines vacated by the pro-
motion of Gen. Smith to the governor gen
eralship. The Secretary said that Gov. Ma
COON would leave Colon on the 18th instant
for the United States and would remain In
this city short time prior to his departure
for Manila
1t was also stated by the Secretary that
Governor General Smith, who was installed
In Office a few days ago. will retain that Of
flee Indefinitely. Notwithstanding that state
ment. it Is believed that the vice governor
a view to his elevation to the governor
generalshfp and that Gen. Smith has al
ready indicated his intention to surrender
the office and return to the United States
about this time in 1907. 1t is intimated that
he Is to receive a judicial appointment.
Although Secretary Taft did not say so,
1t is generally understood that the Office of
governor Of the Panama canal zone Will
be discontinued on the departure OF Judge
MagoOn from COlen, and that its duties
will be transferred to Mr.. Shonts. chair
man of the canal commission. or Chief
Engineer Stevens, most probably the latter,
as he remains more constantly on the
isthmus.
In addition to the governorship. Judge
Magoon Is a member Of the canal commits
sion and United States minister to the
Republic of Panama. What action will
be taken regarding these offices vacated
by Judge MagoOn's. transfer. to the Philip
pines has not been disclosed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-17
DoWIE is VERY ILL.
Going to Mexico and Announces a
Farewell Service.

CHICAGO, September 17.-John Alex
ander Dowie. who, according to general
belief in Zion City. Is in an extremely low
condition of health. yesterday announced
a farewell service at Shiloh house for next
Sunday.
Immediately after the service he will
leave for Mexico II his physical condition
will permit. and 1t is not expected that he
ever will see Zion City again.
In a communication from the old leader,
which was read at the tabernacle by Elder
"A. f. Arlington. he advised his loyal fol-
lowers to remain away from the pools of
election for a new general overseer to-
morrow.
Reports of Dowie's condition were taken
to- his wife at her summer home. Ben
Macdhui. Whitelake, Mich, and she has
tened to Zion City. accompanied by her
ron. Gladstone. They arrived at Shiloh
house Thursday night. SSt .sss Ssi,iea ad-
mission. Mrs. Dowie came to Chicago yes
terday to remain with a friend, and her
son returned to Michigan.
The polls for the election tomorrow will
be open from am to pm. The election
of Voliva, who spoke to a large outdoor
Irae'i~- Yesterday. Is conceded by prac-
Gc luminous vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-17
BIG GANG OF couNrERFE1rERs.
Operated Both at Home and Abroad
Bogus Ten Franc Notes.


Special Cablegram to The Star.
PARIS. September 1.-THE Journal says
that Inquiry into the history of the gang
of counterfeiters whose leader was ar
rested yesterday In his private mint at
Abort shows that the gang not only food
ed France with bogus ten-franc pieces. but
carried on its operations In foreign coun-
tries. In the premises they raided Yester-
day the police found correspondence with
confederates in Dresden. London Edin-
burgfi and Barcelona. Other papers show
that preparations were being made to
operate in Chicago, in the Argentine Re-
public and in other parts of the world. So
far fifty-five persons are under arrest, and
it Is expected that the number will be
doubled as the result of the Investigations
that are now in progress. Efforts are being
made to conceal the names of some of the
prisoners. owing to the prominence of their
respective families. 1t Is expected that
when they are revealed they will cause a
sensation.
The counterfeit coins they made were
passed by the gang principally in shops
in the center Of the city and at the race
course On the day of the Grand Prix
alone 400 of the counterfeit coins were
put into circulation Some of these were
silver two-franc pieces which bear the allie
gorical figure of a woman sowing corn
But the most perfect counterfeits issued
franc pieces made Of tough glass. gold
plated. They are of the proper weight and
have the ring of the genuine COIN The
plating, however, soon wears of, and the
glass is liable to break unless it is care
lully handled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-17
Death Of Gen. Page.

The military secretary of the army has
been advised of the death of Brig. Gen.
Charles Page, United States army, retired.
which occurred at Baltimore. Md. Satur-
day. Gen. Page was born in Virginia De-
cenber 4. 1929. and was appointed first
lieutenant. assistant surgeon. December 2,
1851. and by regular promotions reached the
grade of colonel. assistant surgeon general.
November II. 1887: was retired December 4,
1898, by operation OF law. having reached
the age of sixty-four years, and was ad-
vanced to the grade of brigadier general on
the retired list April %, 1904. He served as
lieutenant colonel. medical director of vol
unteers, from March 20. to June 80, 1866
and was brevetted lieutenant colonel In the
permanent establishment March Is, 1865
for faithful and meritorious services during
the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-17
HIBERNIANs MEET.
Division No. 2 Felicitates It's Presi-
dent Upon Honor Conferred.

Division No. 2, Ancient Order of Hiber.
mans, held its early fall meeting yester-
day afternoon, when there was a large at
tendance. The gathering was made the oc.
casion of testimonial to Francis T.
Sheehy, the newly-elected state president
of the Ancient Order of Hibernians In tho
District of Columbia, who made an address,
while speeches were also made by Prof J.
c. Monahan and others. President z. J,
Haltigan presided.
Following the transaction of a large
amount OF routine business Thomas ],
Donovan, as spokesman of committee
consisting of William J. McAvoy and p H
Gallagher, moved the passage of a resolu-
ton declaring that Division No. of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians of the Dis.
trict of Columbia has learned with great
pleasure that the division has been again
honored by the re-enlistment of its presi-
dent. Patrick ]. Haltigan. by the board of
directors of the Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans to continue editor and publisher of
the National Hibernian, and extending itl
sincere congratulations to President Haiti
gan. :
The resolutions were passed amid much
enthusiasm. and directions given that they
be suitably engrossed and presented to
President Haltigan. and that the national
board of directors be advised of the
divisions actions in the premises. Mr..
Haltigan has been in charge of the official
paper of the organization ever since the
inception of that publication.
Prof. Monahan of the Department of
Commerce of Labor, who made the prin-
cipal address of the afternoon, gave talk
on the valor and honesty of the Irish race.
citing many historical incidents in an in
teresting manner. He eXhorted his hear
ers to dispose their time to the very best
advantage possible, and to love their work,
no matter how lowly their calling or sta
ton may be.
The address of State President Francis
P. Sheehy was of a timely character deal
ing with the spirit that should actuate the
members of the society. Arthur Small OF
Division No. l also made address.
Announcement was made that National
President Matthew Cummings of the
Ancient Order of Hfbernians will pay the
members of the society in the District of
Columbia official visit Sunday. October
8, together with a number of the national
board of directors. Arrangements are on
foot for grand demonstration in his honor
l and of the District of Columbia to
which the entire membership of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians will be invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-17
HIGH AVERAGE OBTAINED.
Result Of YIN. G. A. Summer Vaca.
ton School for Boys.

The educational department Of the Young
Mems Christian Association inaugurated
June 25 unique plan for assisting boys
Of public schools in the sixth, seventh and
eighth grades to make, good their possible
school DEFICIENCIES during the summer
months. The session closed a little over a
week ago. Principal Charles A. Johnson
of the Smallwood School was the teacher,
and eighteen lesson days constituted the
term With an average enrolment of thir-
ty the remarkable average daily attendance
of 27.8 was secured. or a percentage Of
9O4 AS a result eleven students were
recommended for promotion without exam
ination and a number of boys will probably
make the next grade with examination
Supervising Principal Stephen E. Cramer
is q member of the educational committee
having this summer school in charge. Edu-
cational Director Jones announces that the
school will be resumed next season on a
much larger scale If the demand is such
as he has reason to anticipate. This is
understood to be the beginning of day
school work of a supplementary character
in the Washington Young Mems Christian
Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-17
MEMBERS SUSPENDED
SIXTY PRINTERS DISCIPLINED
By TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION.

Action was taken at largely attended
meeting OF Columbia Typographical Union
yesterday afternoon. suspending from
membership about sixty printers who were
amliated with that organization. The pur-
pose OF the union to take this radical step
was forecasted IN The star several weeks
ago, when q number Of members of the
union at regular meeting opposed the
assessment which had been imposed on
those members who are at work for the
benefit Of the typos who are on strike.
1t was stated today that all OF the sixty
suspended men are employed In the govern
ment printing office. and that the imme-
diate cause Of their suspension was be-
cause they refused to pay their strike as
sessments, which had been charged against
them as dues
The action of the union in dropping the
men was the principal topic of discussion
susp ended men will. in some instances, it
Is said. request the union to allow them to
pay up and be restored to membership.
others declare as the big printery is an
open shop" they have nothing to fear
from the union, and will accept their sus-
pension without protest.
Strike Not Probable.
There was some talk Of q strike being in
augurated IL the suspended printers con-
tinue In the official printery. but the presi-
dent Of the union. Mr.. T. C. Parsons, says
there is no probability of such a move He
also said that there are !. ECO men employed
In the government printing Office. SO the
percentage OF those who were dropped is
small
The present assessment for the benefit of
the strikers Is said to be 10 per cent of
the earnings Of those employed at the gov
eminent printing Office. After October 1,
1t was added, this assessment will be re-
duced to per cent.
OMcfals Of the government printing office
today said the suspension would not either
affect the work Of the office or the indi-
yfduaf standing OF the suspended. men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-17
SORRY HE RAN AWAY,
Alexander Says He Will Voluntarily
Return to Augusta,

PITTsBURG, Pa, September 17-Thomas
w. Alexander. who was arrested in Pitts
burg last night as fugitive from justice
from Augusta, Ga, where 1t is alleged, he
is charged with defaulting to the amount of
100000, stated today that he would return
voluntarily to Augusta with the officer now
on his way here.
THE amount involved in this transaction
is not nearly so great as the published re-
ports make it, said Alexander today. Il
left behind securities which have either been
disposed Of already, or will be shortly,
which will realize sufficient to nearly cover
the shortage. The stories printed relative
to matters left behind and such stuff are
all rot I cannot say anything more until
get back to Augusta and see my attorney"
Mr.. Alexander said there would be no
trouble about securing bail when he reaches
home. The accused spent the day in seeing
the sights Of the city under the guidance of
two detectives.
Alexander says he Is sorry he ran away
from Augusta and is glad to be In custody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-17
BOILER MAKERS STRIKE.
General Manager Miller Says Strike
Will Not Affect Wabash.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. September 17.-One
hundred and thirty-two machinists and
boilermakers, In addition to helpers at the
shops of the Wabash railroad. struck to-
day on refusal of the company to pay 81
cents per hour.
DECATUR, H.. September 17.-Ferty-
eight machinists and twenty boilermakers
of the Wabash railroad here went on strike
today for an increase In wages. It is I'M
derstood here that the strike will affect the
whole system.
ST. LOUIS, September 17.-General Man
ager Henry Miller Of the Wabash road
stated that his advices were that about
thirty men went out at Springfield, Ill.
"Boilermakers and blacksmiths to the
total number Of about 800 went on strike
at Moberly, Mo-; Fort Wayne, Ind, and
Springfield, ILL.,. today without notice." he
stated. after having received the following
propositions:
"As neither side will gain anything by a
rupture, if the men will continue at work
I am willing to have another conference.
and If we cannot agree as to when and
what increase shall be made, that the mat
ter be submitted to arbitration.
''fhese men leaving will not affect the
handling of business, and the indications
are that the matter will be adjusted with
out delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-17
Alleged Embezzlemeat.

Theodore 8. Frank, driver for the Home
Ice Company. was charged In the Police
Court this morning with the embezzIement
of a piece of fee valued at cents, but the
trial of the case was continued until Sep
tember Is, to allow for further investiga-
ton
The charge, which was fled this morning,
Is simply technical one. The driver, 1t is
alleged, has been in the habit for some
time past, of selling ice to persons not
customers of the company. or persons with
whom the company has contracts. and col,
lecting the money for these small pieces
of Ice and failing to turn In the money
thus collected. 1t is stated that this has
become such a general thing with certain
drivers that some action was neces-
sary. Frank was arrested by Detective
Raias at haAdonartarzL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-17
False Pretenses Charged.

Obtaining money by false pretenses was
the charge which was filed IN the Police
Court this morning against Jerry b. Nc
Donald, a former employee of the E. Morri-
son Paper Company, it being alleged that
he obtained $3.50 from H. B. Hosley. The
defendant was released on $25 collateral
and the trial of the case was continued un-
Ri wednesday, to allow for further investi-
cation. settlement of the case out of
court may be made
McDonald, 1t is stated was employed as
a nauer cutter by the company, and he
went to Mr. Hosley, who knew him as a
representative of the paper company. Nc
Donald represented. It is stated. that he
Hosley for the paper company. and on that
representation. Hosley, it is stated. paid
him $3.50 Later. it was learned that Nc
Donald had not been sent to collect the
bill and his arrest followed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-17
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
GENERAL NEWS GATHERED IN
OLD DOMINION CITY.

Special Correspondence Of The Star
ALEXANDRIA,, Va, September IL, 1905.
The public schools of Alexandria opened
this morning at 8 o'clock for the session
Of 19O6-07. with an average number Of
pupils in attendance There were several
changes noted in the teaching staff of the
Lee school for white girls and the Wash
ington school for white boys. while in both
the schools for colored children the teach
ers who were in charge last year were on
duty. Miss Ada Grigg, who for a number
Of years has been vice principal of the
Lee school, has been elected principal Of
that school. owing to the resignation Of
Mrs. SaIlie Yates Mcdaniel, which took
place dur.Ls the latter part of the past SEES
sion.
Mrs. McDaniels had been principal of
the school for many years and her resigna-
ton was received with regret by the school
board. Miss Pearl Hoffman, formerly a
teacher in the Washington School for Boys.
has been transferred to Lee School to the
room taught last year by Miss aKte l..
Smith, who recently resigned.
There were two changes in the regular
teaching staff In the Washington School for
Boys The vacancy caused by the resigna-
ton last session of Miss Cora Webster was
/ filled by the election of Miss Mamie GrigY,
and that caused by the transfer of Miss
Hoffman was filed by the appointment of
Miss jamie E. Carter as teacher Of the
third grade.
Mr.. impson Surprised.
That the agitation of the question of
whether the old Carlyle House find is the
mummiied remains of a human being Of
more than century ago, or simply a clever
Limitation OF one, Is not without its benefi-
cent effect upon the bank account Of w. W.
Simpson. the lessee of the old mansion, was
proved yesterday when more than 300 peo-
pie visited the house and satisfied their
curiosity by looking upon the mummy"
The matter was greatly amusing to Mr.
Simpson, who said this morning he was
awakened last night by a party of about
thirty from Fairfax county who wished to
make a tour Of the old house and incident
ally look at the 'ossifled man."
Each member of the party, he said. was
provided with short candle, and their re-
marks were highly entertaining.
Mr.. Simpson, the originator of the
mummy expressed himself as greatly sur
prised at the opinion expressed by so high
an authority as DR.. Ales Hrdlicka of the
Smithsonian Institution as to the genuine
ness of the body. He added that he had
done nothing to influence the investigator
in his opinion, and said the Smithsonian
expert would not believe his statement that
he had made such a close imitation Of
mummy,