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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-27
Increased Use of Narcotics.
From the Baltimore American.

From the Baltimore American
Something like general effort has been
made, recently to surround the sale OF
certain dangerous drugs with strtcter reg
ulations. Before several legislatures In
session similar bills regulating the retail
Ing OF cocaine, morphia. etc, have been
introduced. 1t is cocaine especially. that
seems In recent years to have come into
widespread use a nerve stimuiant and
the wreck and wretchedness that have fol-
lowed the general spread OF the cocaine
habit in certain spheres of city life are
worse than follow In the wake of pestilence
or famine; the moral degradation brought
on by the drug habit Is Infinitely worse.
A bill regulating the sale of dangerous
drugs Is pending before the state legisla-
ture of New York, and a manufacturing
chemist testifying before senate COM
mittee last week declared that over 20 per
cent OF all the cocaine at present manufac-
tured in this country Is converted to Illicit
use. He stated also that fully 100 of the
some of them not more than fourteen wears
old. are confirmed victims of cocaine This
most powerful and terrible OF narcotics is
said to be commonly peddled by pedestrians
In the Chinese and other slum quarters of
New York. The terrible fascination of the
drug. once the habit Is acquired never loses
It's grip on the victim. In the course of
the inquiry into the probable extent of the
use of narcotics by the New York legisla-
tive committee some surprising statistics
were brought out. In Vermont for in
stance. where the entire population Is only
$4,000, there are sold during each month
100000 doses OF narcotic drugs That con-
sttutes an average OF nearly ten doses
monthly to every man, woman and child in
the state. The ratio is astounding, any
how the total of nacotics consumed may
be distributed, whether to few or to many
of the population.
All Of these drugs that are SO gener-
ally misused. properly used are considered
by medical science to be of high benefit
to the human race and cocaine especially
is regarded boon to suffering humanity.
There are laws now IN practically every
state which are supposed to restrain and
limit the sale and common use OF all dan
gerous narcotics but the terrible spread
OF the drug habit grows more widespread
year by year 1t Is said that In certain dis
tricts of New York there are retail re-
sorts pretending to be ordinary drug stores
that not only gain livelihood almost ex-
clusively by selling drugs to the fiands."
but there IL said 20 be evidence that some
OF these places distribute cocaine tree
to non-users and thus build custom by
fostering the habit. There are few more
serious problems with which benevolent Of
fort y attempting TO grapple than l. this
constantly increasing tendency to the use
OF uaGcotfcA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-27
Eskimo Has No Master.
From the Chicago Chronicle.

FROM the tnlc0EO tGtoDltie-
There are no chieftains In the Eskimo
community. They all regard themselves as
free men, with an equal right to hunt.
fish, sleep and eat. Everybody shifts for
himself. He is absolutely and uncondftion-
ally independent. His only ambition is to
be a good hunter and to rear sons who
will inherit his skill with lance and har-
pooh. He has helped himself against the
elements for centuries. and the white man
descending his shores. ostensibly to
confer the blessings of civilization, has
never been able to improve his condition.
but only to detract from the old-time hap-
piness and advantages OF the aboriginal
Eskimo community.
DIR. Fridtjof Nansen. Captain Holm DR.
Salager and several other explorers have
pointed out that an approach of civilization
means to the Eskimo slow but certain
process of deterioration
The natural helpfulness Of the Eskimo
is the basis of the socialistic state in which
he lives. He will risk his life to save that
Of another, even his enemy. He will share
the spoils of the hunt with his neighbors
If his neighbor dies and his wife is left
alone with children he will provide for her
until she marries again. He does not
SANDER or tell tales: he does not abuse any
one, and he does not fight. lie is a man of
peace. He loves peace for its own sake,
and his life is one long. laborious attempt
at happiness for himself and his people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-27
Guess the Tempo Was All Fright, Too.
From Success Magazine


The editor of paper published IN Little
Rock was once in receipt of d compliment
airy copy OF a musical composition by an
Arkansas friend.
Feeling that he was called upon to make
some acknowledgment of the courtesy, the
editor did so In this wise:
AS the editor of this paper doesn't Know
demisemiquaver from a diapI SON or a
bass clef from high c. he VIII not taere-
fore, DE expected to give an eXten led notice
of this production. We can say, however
that the type used in printing the compost
ton is clear and plain, and that the paper
appears to be of the best quality OF rag
The design the front page Is most artls-
tic, and the words tender rs A real
spring chicken and as poetic as the song of
the meadow lark on May morning. The
melody Is sound and all right with no
windgalis or collar marks. The harmony
too, appears to be strictly o. X, with no
patent defects or noticeable biemishes The
tonallty Is clear and resonant, and rests on
harmonic relations and melodic elements.
This is about all the praise in connection
with said composition are able to evolve
from our cabbage-ffavored Temperament"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-27
Taking No Chances.

From Harper's Weekly.
Glasgow steamer was laboring In
heavy sea. the waves sometimes sweeping
her decks, but the officers had assured the
passengers that there was no danger and
all seemed reasonably calm with the excep-
ton of one meek-appearing little man. who
every few minutes. would approach an Off
Ger and anxiously inquire If he thought the
ship would founder.
No. tell your one of them finally ex-
claimed with impatience What is the
matter with you? Look at those other
people-they are not scared to DEATH
'Oh, I'm not scared" the man replied ;
but IL the ship was going to founder L
wanted to know a little ahead of time"
"Oh. wanted to tell your friends goodbye
and all that7"
We'll. not exactly the man said, hest
tatingiy: 1.-The fact is my mother-in-law is
along with me. and II the ship was quite
to sink l wanted to say a few things
to her"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-27

Pittsburg in the National League had
somewhat of a slump recently that alarmed
It's owner but the material in the Plttsburg
aggregation is younger than in the Boston
Americans and after little cutlery it did
not take long for the club to get going
again. and Pittsburg is doing fully as well
asst did a year ago and Is very much in
the race for the pennant. Dreyfuss won't
stand for a loser and IL things go wrong
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-27

The news from the Wissahickon show en-
tries for which close on May %, Is to the
effect that they are not worrying at Phila-
deiphia as to the outcome for another
record for the year. There Ia no more
popular one-day outing than the Saturday
at Wissahickon at the beginning of June.
this time the 9th. The early trains bring
visitors to the show In good time for judg-
Ing, which begins at as close to 1890 as
possible, and a start can be made for New
York in time to get home by o'clock. The
visitors from New York will have to note
that this year they take tickets to ST.
Martins, that being the new name OF Wis
sahickon Heights station.
The Batavia Kennel Club show, which
was mentioned few weeks ago as one of
the early fixtures among the fair shows.
will have very good prize list Dr. Card
ner. the chairman of the show committee.
sent me on proposed premium list and
asked for suggestions. The reply sent was
that they were too liberal In the way of
classes and cash, not a bad fault from the
exhibitors point OF view, and one that
merits the attention of those entering dogs
The question OF judges, or Judge. Is being
thrashed out by the Batavians without any
announced result yet. No other show
seems to have progressed so far as Batavia.
~
1t Is authoritatively stated that there will
be no show at Newport this fall What
they want at Newport is a one-day SUM
mer show without all the pretensions to
being equal in drawing attractions to
New York, Philadeiphia or Boston show.
The same financial extravaganza which
of the deficits at Newport, even admitting
that there was bad weather last year.
There Is no attendance Of the public at
such q show as Newport, and when the
prizes are bound to call for far more cash
than the entry fees provide, q deflcit IL posi-
tive and absolute, hence cash prizes are
out OF place, now that exhibitors have be-
come used to allowing IT one day. dollar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-27

The Boston Americans of the days of the
worlds championship were a great team.
but oh, how have the mighty fallen. With
the same. If not an improved. infield a
seemingly better corps of pitchers. the club
cannot hold its own in the race before II
and has been an almost easy mark for
every club that has tackled it this year
1t takes the hardest and the most inteIli-
gent kind of work in base ball to rise supe-
rlor to handicaps, but that kind of work
has been lacking. as has been plainly
shown by results.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15
Death of Prof. S, schIesinxer.

Prof. Sigmund Schlesinger died this morning al $40 o'clock at his home, No. II North Franklin street, after long illness. In the death of Profes- sor Schlesinger Mobile loses one of its best known Jewish citizens, man one who, during his days of activity, gave of his time, energy and musical talent in every charitable entertain ment whenever called upon, and with out price. Not only was his fame known and recognized in Mobile as a composer, but he was known and his scores used in all the large cities of the United States.
 Professor Schlesinger was born in Laupheim, Wurtemberg, Germany, March l, 1885. He came to Mobile in 1866, after brief stay in New York. The year following he was joined in Memphis. Tenn, and brought his young wife here. She survives him, and with daughter (by adoption) Mrs. Dave G3auer.
 Aside from being a musical compos- CT, Professor Schlesinger was. from his arrival in Mobile the organist and director of the choir of Temple Shaarai Shomayim, an original member and the only musical director of the Froh- sim, one of the original members of the old and now defunct Fidelia Dra- matic Association. member of Ger man Relief association and a Mason.
 While it was known for several days that Professor Schlesinger was in fail ing health the news of his demise created surprise in this city. The in torment will take place tomorrow af- ternoon, the funeral services to be held in the Jewish Temple.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15

Witkovski. Miss Minnie Wood, Miss Matte Yucovich, Miss Willie Kendrick, J, E. Williams, J. w Wiilock, T. G. ry Jeudevine, T. H. Fleetwood. c. L.. Smith. c. E. Shackelford, N. Mex. Ger ting.
 The Ball Committee is as follows: Henry Jeudevine Chairman; Miss Neita Elliott, Miss Mattie Vucovich. Miss Minnie Wood. c. l.. wilkins, B. R. Witkoyski, c. L. Smith.
 A musical program has been arranged Tor the Tuesday morning session. a. m. which will include a vocal solo by Mrs. Richard McAllister; violin solo by Max J. He.nburg and a vocal selec- tion by Miss Lillian Gladden..
 Several of the delegates to the meet ing arrived today, and a large major ity of them will be in the city by Sun day night. inU ;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15
Thousands Die of 1t Every Year.

Kidney disease is the enemy we havs most to fear as a result of the feverish restlessness of modern civilization IL is treacherous enemy, working out its deadly effect under cover of the most trifing symptoms. The first indication of changes in the urine, frequent head aches, digestive troubles, should be the signal for prompt remedial measures. Prickly Ash Bitters is kidney remedy of the greatest merit; it is soothing, healing and strengthening, quickly re- l;eves the aching or soreness that always appears in advanced stages, cheeks the progress of the disease and through its excellent cleansing and regulating effect in the stomach, liver and bowels, 1t brings back the strength and ruddy glow of vigorous health.
 Accept no substitute. Insist on having
 the genuine Prickly Ash Bitters with the
 large figure in red on the front label.
 Sold Everywhere. Priee Si.0O pes botsls<
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15
Monday. ApriI Ie,


 10 a. m. Session of Grand Encamp- ment at Rafford Hall.
 p. m. Afternoon session of Grand Encampment.
 8 D. m. Exemplification of Beati- fled Degree work of the subordinate lodge at new Odd Fellows Hall, corner Belmont and Baylen Streets. tAll mem bers of subordinate Encampments are invited to attend the night session.)
 Tuesday, April 17.
 g a. m. Address of welcome on be- half of the city of Pensacola by Mayor Charles H, Bliss. Address of welcome e B,ornt, P. C. Response by Grand Mas 10 a. m. Opening session of the Grand Lodge.
 and fish dinner at the Life Saving Sta D. m. Evening session of Grand E D. m. Exempiifcation Of the SUI: Hall by degee team Of Pensacoln Lodge No. (, to which all members of subordinate lodges, both local and vis- iting, are cordially invited.
 Wednesday. April IS.
 ga m Session of the Grand Lodge. 3 p. m. Afternoon session
 S D. m Exemplihcat7on of beatified floor work of Rebekah degree by a degree team of Naomi Rebakah Lodge No. 10, I. O. O. F.. at new Odd Fellows Hall, to which all members of the Re- bekar degree are cordially invited.
 Thusday. April 10.
 g a. m. Closing session of Grand D. m. Dedication of new odd Eel lows Hall.
 < D. m. Reception and ball in honor of officers and members of the Grand Lodge at new Odd Fellows Hall. Bel mont and Baylen Streets.
 Reception Committee. The following Reception Committee has been apponted A. C. Binkiey, Chairman: Mrs. F. M. Smith. Mrs. B. R.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15
Immigrant Association.

Chicago. April 14.-Fifteen immigra- tion companies orperating in Texas, the Southwest generally and the Pecos Valley. met here and today organized the Santa Fe Southwestern Immigrant Association. The company Is to oper- ate over the Santa Fe system and its object is to encourage and further inn migration in that part of the country mentioned above. Officers were elected as follows: J. H. McKinstry, Roswell N M. president; W. D. Allison, Carls- bad. N. M, vice president: M. Parks, Chicago. secretary; G. M. Daney. Chic- ago, treasurer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15
Improvements fer week

Building permits were issued out or the office of the City Building lnspec- tor for the week. as follows:
 Mrs Rosa Ibach, repairs to brick building No. 513 Dauphin street; $500.
 A. A Clisby. erection of one-story frame building, Rapier Avenue, near Palmetto street; $45D.
 Lyric Theatre Company, erection or fire proof theatre, southwest corner
 Estate oc c Burke. repairs to brick building. Daurhin and Royal streets: $l00Q
 E O. Boyett, erection of one-story fram" building, Basil, third east Of Pine street: $40O.
 Mrs Anna May Mattel, erection of two-story frame building. intersection of Conception and Jackson streets $l'- 300
 Mary Williams repairs to frame building, Basil and Clay streets; Sl5O.
 Hannah Harris. repairs to frame building head of Beauregard street $10o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15
cfner1 Calk.

Linens at necessity comfort and luxury, and with all that they cheap when you buy them right you you have them and get figures little.
 36 inch Indian Head linen finish just the thing shirt waist sus .......... 1Oc 36 inch Ready Shrunk Indian Head. .12 12c The we'll known and we'll liked 104 Brown Sheeting. I9c 15 pieces Table Dmask worth $1 25 $ 35 yard special price Monday. .98c 60 inch Red Table Damask abounding pretty patterns 43c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15
Mountains of I11attina.

This is what the floor knows the mating season. It time of when gets hot dirty and dareeb and when feel the strong need of fresh floor covering clothes.
 800 ROLLS of the finest Jap and China Matngs just big lot which almost crowds room day dig hole mating offering SPECIAL VALUES
 Best China Mating worth the ro Monday special S1 OO good heavy grade China Mating worth 12OO this 5000 Finest Jap Mating made worth ro Monday special $1 O0 New Jap Mattngs in unique and novel carpet designs 5000
 CHEAPER MATTINGS-In the cheaper grades the following big reductions for tomorrow: s11.Oo Japanese Mating ...... .$s75 5000 Heavy Jap Mating ..,.............$7 $775
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15

Mir Henry wylie will give a dinner Tuesday for Mir. John Shearer whose engagement to Miss Ernestine Cooke has been announced.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15
Concerning Corset Covers.

Beauty and danness the prime requisites when buy corset of the better quality Beauty and dantness what wish to impress for positively claim that these elements of charm flourish arrivals beyond line shown the city. Listen!!
 Perfect works created val % ncrsted with handsome embroidered medallions. :. .... .$750
 Another vision of lovee back and front formed of medal oi <
 very dainty garment with deep yoke ..
 Round neck covers trimmed with embroidery and lace beading, ribbon -. :. .......50c
 Nainsook yoke of lace and beading ribbon 50c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15

MT and Mrs. Horace Clark will go on to Chicago next week to be present at the marriage of MT. Clarke's nephew, MT. Jeffries, on the 25th.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15

Mrs. Frank Glass will leave Thurs day for her home in Montgomery. She is the guest of her mother, Mrs. M E.. Price.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15
Claimed Exemptions.

In the probate court this morning Harry B. Field, for some time engaged in the ice cream business. filed his claims of exemptions In the sum Of S625.50. This covers his entire assets. After the usual procedure and oath the exemptions were recorded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15
Iicenseh tn Med

Marriage licenses were issued out of the probate court to white couples. as follows. William B. Hare to Georgle Anderson Archie Branson to Sallie Jor- dah. Toney J. Beretich to Mamie Ohlson. Joe 0. Lambert to Oliva Clara Quattelbaum. Charles LoWery to Car
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15

The clubs will also begin to be busy, the Hamilton Whist leading off Monday afternoon with Mrs. Elliot Johnstone followed by the Trumps on Tuesday, with Miss Lettice Clark.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15
Arreafed Enr Arson.

Wallace and George Lewis were this morning arrested by Deputy Sherie Patch and Green on two warrants charging them with unlawfully setting fire to woodland with the purpose of doing damage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15

Mrs. Duke Goodman will give a mu- sicale Tuesday afternoon at o'clock, in farewell to Mrs. Paul Demers, her attractive guest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15

Miss Helene Maury arrived from New Orleans today to spend Easter with her grandmother. Mrs. w. H. Ross.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15
Deatb of Mrs. Mary Pirre.

This morning at the family home on ment street Mrs. Mary Pirre, wife of John Pirre, died after a brief illness. Deceased was native of this county and only 31 years of age She is sur vived by her husband. one child and brother.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15

the ceremony to take place at home the morning of April 25th, at o'clock. MT. Spencer was formerly of Cairo, H., but is now in the general export office of the Mobile and Ohio in this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15
BAD HEALTH.

Worry, 0verwork, Nasty Eating, Ex. cessive Use of Liquors, Loss of Sleep, Neglect of Natures
 Calls. These Bring on the
 Deadly Bright's Disease.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15

rie Brown. Rufus P. Jackson to Mary Weaver. Wiley Evans to Kittie Turn CT. Walter E. L. Marsh to Myrtle E. Sullivan. Charles F. Gerald, Jr., to An nie Rosa Carter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15

The Pivot Bridge, after a six weeks sleep, will be entertained Monday af- ternoon by Mrs. John Quill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15

Mrs. Matthew Brewster was called to New Orleans yesterday by the se- rious illness of her father. Judge Rog- CTS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15

School Engraving.-The Advertiser Company is prepared to do fine Copper plate Engraving for use fin SchOol~An- nuals and College Year-BOolxs. Prices quoted on application.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15
PENSACOLA BONDS
FIRST ISSUE OF ssoO,0OO SENT TO
 NEW YORK.
Will Be Turned over to Purchasers April IF, and Then Sum Real ized Upon Them will
 Be Available.

Pensacola. Fla. April 14.-(SpeciaL) The first issue of Pensacola improve ment bonds, amounting to s300,000 are now well on their way to New York where they will be turned over to the purchasers by the United States Mort gage and Trust Company April 17. af- ter which, the mopey realized on them will become available. The bonds are each of s1,000 denomination and were signed by Mayor Bliss, City Clerk Mer- ritt, Comptroller George T. Morgan and L. Hilton Green, chairman of the Board of Bond Trustees. There has been some discussion as to the advisa- bility of commencing the work of lay ing the sewers and streets during the summer months and this part of the work may be deferred for a time ex- cept in the higher portions of the city. It is expected that work on the new city hall. which will occupy the block between Church and Zarragossa Streets on Jefferson, will be commenc- ed without delay and rushed to com pletion as 1t Is badly needed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-15

Misses Polly and Catherine Brooks of Savannah and Miss Garrett of Bir- mingham will spend next week with MT. and Mrs. w w Groom.