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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-12-02
VALUE OF FINGERS.
What the Various Countries of Eu
rope Allow For Their Loss.

What the Various Countries of Eta
rope Allow For Their Loss.
The different fingers are far from
having the same value in the eyes OF /
the law with reference to their func-
tiOnal utilization. Much the most inn
portant is the thumb, for without it
prehension would be very imperfect.
The hand is no longer pincherS, but
merely claw, when deprived of the
thumb. 1t may be estimated that the
/ thumb represents fully a third Of the
total value of the hand. The French
courts allow Is to 80 per cent value
for the right hand and 10 to 10 for
the left. The Austrian schedule gives
from - per cent for the left to % per
cent for the right. In Germany 20
and Is per cent and even as high as
1873 per cent has been awarded. The
percentage is based on 100 as the total
Industrial value of the hand previous
to the accident, a loss of so per cent
representing half of the value, etc
The total loss of the index finger
causes an incapacity estimated at 10
to Is per cent in Austria, IS to 20 per
cent in Germany, Is per cent for the
left and 20 per cent for the right by
! Italian courts. The French allow IS
per cent.
The middle finger is of much more
Importance than the index, states Dr.
Meiguan whom we are citing and who
is no small authority, for a great loss
| of force is observed in the hand when
the finger is amputated. Yet almost
all the authorities ascribe less impor-
lance to it than the index. The Italian
law allows per cent, the Austrian s
to 10 per cent.
The ring finger is the least important
Its total loss often does not cause in
capacity. The Austrian tariff assimi-
| lates this finger to the middle one. The
Italian law is liberal, with s per cent.
| The French and German tribunals Of
ten refuse indemnity, considering the
| incapacity resulting from the loss as
very Slight.
The little finger may be compared to
| the ring, except in tbs professions in
which it serves as a point of support
for the hand. 1t may be remarked here
that the artist has not been taken into
consideration in these cases.-Philadel-
phia Record.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-12-02


THE GUST TO A DUSUN VILLAGE.
hit about twenty of the vessels. Those
which were hit remained; the rest
melted away before his sight. These
were the beginning of the gust" which
the Dusuns believe to have such virtues
that they send for them on the Occa-
sion of marriages or funerals or when
sickness or trouble of any kind visits
village. The arrival of a talisman
bringing gust to a village where
there is sickness is a joyful occasion.
The Dusuns live in long houses Of
bamboo. They occupy these houses
somewhat as did the Iroquois of the
United States in days gone by-severai
families to a house, but each with its
own section or apartment An English
writer, Cyril G. Pike, describes a visit
to one of these bamboo homes, which
was eighty feet long. Down the length
of one side was a passage from which
the rooms for the different families
opened, and there were about dozen
of the apartments. On the opposite
~i|~ 80 +h0 nnnao 0o uuaa "a rnia06 v.I~%
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-12-02
Optimistic London Gamins.

In spite of all the compassion legiti-
mately excited in his behalf, the Lon
don street child seldom looks on him
self as an object of pity. He has an
unfailing fund of good spirits, a well
developed sense of humor and a bound
less capacity for getting enjoyment out
of the most unpromising Materials
London Guardian.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-12-02
INSECT SUPERSTITlONS.

The Koran says all flies shall perish
with the exception of one, the bee fly.
1t is regarded as a death warning In
Germany to hear cricket's cry in the
night
The Tapuya Indians of South Ameri-
ca assert that the devil assumes the
shape of a fly.
The grasshOppers are said to fore
warn people in Germany Of the visits
IF strange guests.
The Spaniards in the sixteenth cen
fury thought that spiders indicated the
existence Of gold wherever they were
in abundance.
Although a sacred insect among the
Egyptians, the beetle receives little no
tice in folklore. It is unlucky in Eng
land to kill one.
The ancients believed that there was
a close connection between bees and
the soul. An old Welsh tradition is
that bees came from paradise, leaving
the garden when man fell, but with
Gods blessing, so that the wax is nee
essary in the celebration of the mass.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-12-02
transformations.

''Is that all the work you can do in
a day?' asked the Disconnected en-
ployer
"Well, suh," answered Erastus Pink
ley, Il s'pose l could do mo-, but
never was much of hand fob shown
of. ''-WashingtOn Star.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-12-02
THE LARGEST LINE

Of Xmas goods ever shown in Amerl-
Gus. Sterling silver toilet set, mill
tary set, clothes brushes, whisp
brooms, puff boxes and many novel;
ties that we haven't space to men,
ton, Come in and see for yourself,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-12-02

George Washington had just an
nOunced that he couldn't tell lie.
well" responded his father thought
fully, las long as you were going to
marry a widow it wouldn't do you any
good If you could. New York Times.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-12-02
kOdOl
Dyspepsia Cure

eeasains all the digestive juices that are
eou.ad in a healthy stomach. and In
EXACTLY those proportions necessary to
enable the stomach and digestive organs
to digest and assimilate all foods that may
be eaten. Kodol is not only Q perfect
digestant, but it is a reconstruetive, to-
sue building tonic as well. Kodol curea
Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Sour Stomach
Heartburn, Palpitation of the Heart and
Constipation. You will like it
Digests What You Eat
Rests the stomach, rebuilds the
tissues and gives firm flesh.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-12-02

There is no better ballast for keep
ing the mind steady on it's keel anC
saving it from all risk of crankines:
than business.-LOwell
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-12-02


Inspiration is a lost art in the court
room. Nowadays no true lawyer ad-
vises, prepares documents or tries a
case without a careful preparation
Forensic oratory has passed away. No
longer does the crowd gather in the
county courthouse to listen to and be
moved by the wit, pathos and elo-
quence of the advocate as for hours or
days he addresses the jury The court
room may be filled, but it is largely
with the ubiquitous reporters, many Of
whom are as destitute of tears as Sa-
hara of water and as callous to emo
ton as the mummied sleepers of
Egypt. No longer is it true that weep
/ ing men and women with handker
chiefs to their eyes are moved by the
eloquence of counsel Time is a press
ing factor. Facts rather than elO-
quence is the demand.-D. c. Brewer
in Atlantic.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-12-02

DIAMONDS
positively guarantee to save yo"
money on Diamond Rings, Brooches
studs, Stick Pins, Cuff Buttons,
Lockets and bracelets.
Tor good values see Bell the Jew
eier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
FILLS UP GAP IN WABASH.
Contracts for the Wheeling Short Line
Soon to Be Awarded.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND. Md. June Cot was
stated on authority that contracts
Will be awarded within the next few weeks
by John q. Barrow. chief engineer of the
Western Maryland railroad, for the con-
struction of the Uniontown and Wheeling
short line, which was purchased recently
from Josiah V. Thompson of Uniontown.
Pa. An inspection of the proposed line
was recently made by representatives or
the engineering department of the Western
Maryland railroad. 1t is stated that some
changes in the railroad bridge near
Brownsville would probably be necessary.
When the Uniontown and Wheeling short
line was organized contracts were awarded
for the construction of few miles or the
road and the erection of the bridge near
Brownsville Shortly after the contractors
began their work they were called on. This
action was taken Immediately after CHIEF
Engineer Barlow and his staff had COM
pIeted the work, and 1t Is understood that
Mr. Barlow would not agree to the plans
as arranged by the Uniontown and Wheel
ing people The new line will be about
sixty-eight miles long. and as soon as the
work is started Mr.. Barlow VIII devote ms
time to the perfection of plans for con-
nection between the Uniontown and Wheel
ing and the Western Maryland, the line TO
be built from Cumberland to Uniontown.
This will fl up the gap for the trans-con-
tinental Wabash system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
ATTACKS THE WATCH TRUST.
Representative Kennedy's Vigorous
Address at Salem Celebration.

special Dispatch to The Star.
6ALEM. Ohio, June 2o.-Representativ
Kennedy of the eighteenth Ohio district
who was the principal speaker at ,oday's
centennial celebration. devoted most of hts
address to an attack on the so-caIled watch
trust. Whatever may have been Mr. Ken
nedy's reason for not entering the recent
debate on the floor of the House OF Repre-
sentatives in Washington when this aues-
ton was up for discussion and Representa-
tive Remey took a whack at the trust. II 10
very apparent that his views on this ques-
ton are of no uncertain nature In Mr..
kennedy's district there Is an Independent
watch factory. Concerning the treatment
OF this Independent concern the represen-
tative referred at some length in his speech.
"A few years ago IN a neighborlng city"
he said, IAN Industrial enterprise was start
ed with bright and glowing prospects.
allude to the watch case concern with the
name of which you are all familiar. No
industry WAS ever embarked with a bright
er future. Prosperity attended II and lite
goods were gladly received. Suddenly II
was ruthlessy attacked by the pirates OF
the American Watch Company. Every mar
ket was suddenly closed to it, The inde-
pendent Industry was crippled and dis
manted and left helpless This was no
competition, II was an unlawful assault
planned in dark conspiracy by cunning and
oupHelty to murder competition, the meth
ods OF that attack were the most consum-
mate achievements OF aVarice and greed.
Every true man retoices that the indepen-
Dent concern did not surrender"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
RURAL DELIVERY.
Its Establishment in the Island of
Guam

The establishment of rural delivery serv-
ice on the Island OF Guam, which was re-
Gently authorized by Postmaster General
Cortelyou, will prove to be of the greatest
benefit TO the people of that island, accord
ing TO a letter received by Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General DeGraw from Capt. G..
l.. Dyer, former governor of Guam through
whose efforts the rural delivery service was
obtained. Since the establishment OF the
post Office in the village of Agana Guam,
the people of the island have shown increas-
ing interest In the postal service. and II is
believed that the rural route will be well
patronized. all things considered.
The establishment of the rural delivery
service at Guam will mark the farthest dis
tent point from Washington receiving the
service. II being $500 miles from Washing
ton to Guam. Owing to the unusual condi-
tons surrounding the establishment Of the
Guam route, the regular civil service rules
will be waived and the postmaster at Guam
viii be authorized to name a suitable per-
son for carrier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
Naval Orders.

Capt. j. A. II. Nickels, commissioned q
captain In the navy.
Lieut.. Com. NJ. NJ. Taylor. to the Wa
bash, navy yard, Boston, Mass
Lieut.. Com. E. L. Beach. to the Naval
Academy. Annapolis, Md
Lieut.. Com. n. A. McCuliy, from the Office
of naval inteiligencer, Mills building. to
home.
Lieut. H. Ellis, from the Nevada to the
Arkansas.
Ensign w. d. Puleston. from the Arkan-
sas and continue treatment naval hospital,
Annapolis. Md.
Assistant Surgeon E. L. Woods, from the
Naval Academy, Annapolis, Nd, to the
Kearsarge.
Assistant Surgeon J. e. GIL. from the
Kearsarge to home and walt orders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
GOV. PATTIsoN COMMENDED.
Resolutions Adopted by the Ohio Dele
cation in Congress.

The members of the Ohio delegation in
the Senate and House held meeting this
morning to take action on the death OF
Gov. Pattison of Ohio. Senator Foraker
acted as chairman and Representative
Thomas as secretary. The committee on
resolutions, consisting of Senator Dick and
Representatives Grosvenor, Burton, South
ard and Goebel was appointed. Senator
Foraker made brief talk. calling TO mind
the fact that this was the second time that
a governor of Ohio had died while holding
office, the other being war Gov. Brough. AS
none of the members of either the House or
Senate delegation will be able to attend the
Pattison funeral owing to the press of busi-
ness during these closing days OF the ses-
sion, the following resolutions were adopt
ed as expressing the sentiments OF the ohio
members of Congress.
The senators and representatives IN Con-
gress from Ohio have learned with deep re-
greet and sorrow of the death OF GOV. John
M Pattison. He was worthy chief exec
utiye of the state and his untimely taking
off adding yet another to the long list OF
Ohio's distinguished dead is greatly de-
plored.
..Ie was son of Ohio of whom the state
NAV well be proud. Born on an Ohio farm
at the early age of sixteen he enlisted IN
an Ohio regiment and served the Union
until the close of the civil war Educated
in an Ohio college, he earned his way while
there A man OF sterling worth and integ-
rity, he was repeatedly chosen by his fell
low citizens for positions Of honor and re-
spcnsibility. He served IN the Ohio house
of re representatives, was state senator and
a representative in the Fifty-second Con-
gress. All of these offices he filled with
high credit, commanding the confidence and
esteem of his associates. Retiring from
politics, he devoted his energies to bust
ress and achieved success. Called by his
party to become its candidate for governor
in 1885, he entered upon vigorous and try
ing canvas, which resulted In his election.
Governor Pattison was a man OF un-
blemished reputation and high character.
The purity of his motives and the honesty
oe his actions were not questioned even by
political opponents. His desire was to give
the state a clean and able administration
and there was every prospect that he would
have done so had he been permitted to
carry out his worthy ambitions.
I'VE hereby express our sense OF the
great loss sustained in the decease of Gov.
John N. Pattison and extend to his fam
liz our sincere sympathy In their hour
of bereavement"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
Passengers on the Sheridan.

The military secretary is advised that the
transport Sheridan has arrived at San
Francisco. Cal. from Manila, Philippine
Islands, with the following military pas
sengers: Capts. Chase, pay department
Rivers, 4th Cavalry; Munson. 9th Infantry
Lieuts. Slattery. Corps Of Engineers: Shu-
man. 10th; Boyce, 18th; Hayes, 18th In
fntry; Drake and Neff, Philippine Scouts
Contract Surgeons Baker and Harris; Lieut..
Tarlton and thirty men 1st Infantry as ship
guard; post non-commissioned staff. g. Hos
pital Corps, 10; Signal Corps, 2; sick, IA;
insane. 3; general prisoners. Is; garrison
prisoners, /; discharged soldiers, %; short
term, 21: furloughed, etc. g. army nurses,
female g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
Maximum temperature past twenty-fou
hours, Is; year ago, 90.

uOuTb, toY q year aga DO.
Weather conditions and general forecast:
The western depression has drifted slowly
nei l ' Of Lake Michisan. It has has
caused general rain in the Ohio valley and
the lake region. and showers have con-
tinued In the middle Mississippi valley. also
in Kansas western Nebraska and the Da-
kotas. In eastern and southern districts
the rain has ceased.
For tonight and Thursday showery
weather ts indicated in the Ohio valley,
the lower lake region and the middle At
lantic states.
The temperature win fall somewhat in
the lake region: elsewhere the changes will
The winds along the middle Atlantic
coast will be fresh goutheasterly; on the
south Atlantic coast light to fresh south
westerly: on the east gulf coast light and
brisk southeast to south
The following heavy precipitation Gin
inches) has been reported during the past
twentyfour hours: Peoria, 1.4s; Wythe-
vile, LOO; Union Springs, Ala, $50; Co
lumbus, Ca, LEO; Newbern, N. c., 1.SS; Ha-
vana, LIS; Elkins, 1872; Green Bay, LA.
Steamers departing today for European
ports will have light to fresh easterly winds
and fair weather to the Grand Banks.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the tweny-four hours beginning
at pm. yesterday.
Thermometer-June 10, pm, Is; pm,
%; IL midnight So; June 20, am, 81;
am, 60; IL noon, IS; pm, 70.
Maximum. 7S. at 2:15 PM, June 10; mini
mum, GO. at 4;30 am. June 20.
Barometer-June 10, Pm, 1884; pm.
1884; IL midnight, 1887; June 20, 4 am,
1855; 8 am, 1891; noon, 1880; 2 pm.
2e9s.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, los am and 1:40 pm,
high tide. SAT am. and IRA pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide. 1:42 am. and 2:2G
pm; high tide, 1928 am. and pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose, 4:34 am; sun sets, 7:2s
pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 4:34 am
Moon rises, 4:45 I'm. tomorrow.
The City Lights.
The city lights and naphtha lamps all
lighted by thirty minutes after sunset; ex-
tingufshing begun one hour before sunrise
All arc and tncandeScent lamps lighted fif-
teen minutes after sunset and extinguished
forty-five minutes before sunrise
Condition Of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water al
8 am: Great Falls, temperature, "A; con-
d1tion ESQ. Dalecarlia reservoir, tempera-
ture, u; condition at north connection, ESQ;
condition at south connection So. Wash
ington city reservoir. temperature, "A; con-
ent, IS.
Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPER'S FERRY. W. Va, June 20
Both rivers are muddy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
Run Down by Bloodhounds.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
SUFFOLK, Va, June 20.-Held for the
grand jury on the evidence of Hurricane
Branch's bloodhounds, Thomas Hunter, a
colored merchant Of Sunsbury, N. c., this
morning was carried to the county Jail at
Gainesville, N. C. Hunter, an alleged fire.
bug, accused of burning F. Powelrs store
at Sunsbury, was run down by dogs last
evening. When closely pursued he climbed
to the top of beech tree, where he re-
manned until the arrival of the posse. The
preliminary hearing occurred last night
and Branch was carried to the scene on a
special train. The hounds freed their quar-
ry in thirteen minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
Convention Of Maryland Bankers,

OCEAN CITY. Nd, June 2o.-The elev-
enth annual convention Of the Maryland
Bankers Association began here today and
will continue for two days.
= President David Sloan read his annual
address.
President U. B. Copper of the Chestertown
National Bank spoke on Shall national
banks loan money on real estate?"
Alexander Neill of Hagerstown delivered
an address In which he maintained that the
1ete and far behind those of New York.
Pennsylvania. Delaware and New England.
Prof. George E. Allen of New York Uni
versity delivered an address on Financial
Education"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
LAFAYETTE's COMMENCEMENT.
Retirement of Prof. March With a
Carnegie Pension

EASTON. Pa. June 20--The seventy-first
annual commencement exercises of Lafay-
cite College closed today with the alumni
dinner. Many of the classes were repre-
sented and members made short speeches.
Honorary degrees were conferred upon l..
W. Doty judge OF the common pleas court
OF Westmoreland county; Albert E Keig-
win. New York. and H. ]. Steele of Easton.
Prof. E. A. March, ST., accepted a pen
son or 1900 year from the trustees of
the carnegie foundation" and retired from
the professorship Of English language and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
Army Orders.

Capt Henry C. Cabell. 14th Infantry; Sec
ond Lieut. Bates Tucker. 14th Infantry;
Second Lieut.. Hugh A. Parker. 18th Infan-
try. and Second Lieut.. William c. 6toil.
18th Infantry, have been ordered to exami-
nation for promotion.
First Lieut. Robert K Spiller, 26th Infan-
try. acting quartermaster, will proceed from
Philadelphia, Pa, to Fail River. Mass. on
official business pertaining to the manufac-
ture OF service hats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
picnic Of Christian Church.

The annual picnic of the Vermont avenue
Christian Church and OF the S'ree'
Christian Church Sunday school, VIII Occur
tomorrow at Luna Park. me pros'"ih
includes a running race and other events ~
baseball nine from the church VIII crov'
tats NTH a nine from the Washington \.
NJ c. A - -, m.
Mr.. De Forest Gray has charge OF tao
amusements The committee rs composeo
of DR.. Charles A. Hayes and MessIs Sfas'
"a NJ Starratt and William T. Wadi.
REPRESENTATIVE Dorsey Shackeiford was
Yesterday renominated by the democrats OK
the eighth Missouri congressional dis,r'cs'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
President of Rutgers Installed.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N j., June 2o-Rev.
William Henry Steele Demarest, DID,
graduate of the class of 49, today was in
stalled as president of RItyers College.
The ceremonies were attended by a large
number of alumni of the college and repre-
sentatives. from many other colleges and
universities through the east
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20

and II streets-Julius A. Aaede'. trustee.
ct al. to Minnie v. Lederer, part lots 10
and 10. square 4s6: lots 26 and "a. square
033; part original lot s,square 453; lot 81,
square ss2; S2O0oo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
Farm Units Fixed,

The House today adopted the conference
report on the bill providing for the subdi-
vision of lands entered under the reela-
nation act. This bill fixes the farm units
of not less than twenty acres nor more than
leo acres
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
Two British Subjects Killed.

The State Department received a dispatch
yesterday from Annoy, China, announcing
that two British subjects were killed thir-
teen miles from Annoy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20

Rev. Thomas A. Goodman. Indiana.s
most noted Methodist, died yesterday after
q long Illness. He was the FIRST graduate
of. Asbury. now Depauws University.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
Days whisksrs.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Chancellor Day wears mutton-chop whis-
kers, but reasonable men have done that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
Railway Tickets Refused to Legislator
Special Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star
RICHMOND. Va, June 20--John w.
Churchman of Staunton, author of the 2
cent passenger rate bill passed by the last
legislature, today applied for tickets over
the Chesapeake and Ohio and the Balti-
more and Ohio, at Staunton. When re-
fused, he at once instituted suit against
both roads. The case is to be heard July l..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20

comparative phfiology. which he has Allied
for more than half q century. HIS son, r.
A. March. r.. was made successor to his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
Guests of Duchess of Albany.

LONDON, June O.-Mrs. Reid, wife of
the American ambassador, and Mrs. Mich
olas Longworth were the guests of the
Duchess of Albany at tea this afternoon
at Claremont, near Esher, Surrey.