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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
A New Rubber Vine.

From Modern Mexico.
The owner of Mexican cacao plantation
says he has discovered on his property a
rubber vine that excels all others.
The Chinese laborers in his employ gath
cred vines and wove them into rude nam
mocks The hammocks were especially
elastic on account of the large amount Of
rubber in them. This was particularly
so if the vines were dried some time and
was the cause of the popularity Of the ham,
mocks with the Chinese.
The attention Of the owner Of the hacienda
was naturally called t. the peculiar proper
ties of the strange vine. Upon investiga-
ton 1t was found to carry a high percent
age Of rubber, amounting to about 20 CT %
per cent of the weight of the vine, and SO
strong that on breaking the wood the
rubber stu holds.
In the new vine there appears to be a
total absence of essential oil and rosin.
1t is not SO certain a fact however. that
this property will add to the facility of ex-
traction. 1t may make 1t more difficult.
If 1t shall be found that 1t Is possible to
separate this new rubber from the plant
in any economical manner the discoverer
believes that it will greatly affect the in
dustry There are vast tangles of the
vine and the plantation owner says that
the percentage Of rubber Is higher than
In any other known plant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
Music in the Squares.
m tho PHILADELPHIA Ledger.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
No one who has attended the concerts
given in the public squares has heard the
music and seen the many evidences OF
pleasure and appreciation called forth from
all classes Of the population can have a
moments doubt of the utility and wisdom
of the expenditure which makes this form
of public recreation possible. 1t would be
better If the city were able to spend more
money than it does for the multiplication
of the concerts and the Improvement of
their quality, but good beginning has
been made and the results are fully realiz-
ing the hopes and expectations OF those
responsible for the experiment.
At the same time, it must be pointed out
that the city Is not getting the best re-
suits from the concerts as they are at
present managed. 1t is idle to expect at
concerts of this nature the same attentive
audience that would be found at a SYM
phony performance. The musical educa-
ton of the American people is very far
from the point where the music lover can
go to an open-air free concert and expect
to find freedom from disturbing noises and
Interruptions; but there are obvious pre-
cautions neglected which he has right to
look for even at these concerts in the pub
lie squares.
During the whole time of one of these
popular musical performances in West
Philadelphia on Saturday night there was
an uninterrupted ana CONTINUES UdUel VI
unnecessary noises. The yells OF young
hoodlums, male and female, who raced up
and down the terraces; the shouts of chill
dren attracted by the unwonted crowds and
the lights and the bawls Of peanut sellers
resoundng without a moments respite
throughout the evening combined to form
a wholly unreasonable drawback to the
full enjoyment of the occasion. If this is
typical Of what occurs in other parts of
the city, the concerts fall far short of ac-
complishing their educational and recrea-
tion-giying functions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
Al EXANDR|A AFFAIRS
Happenings of a Day in the
Virginia Town. -
MEETING OF TOWN COUNCIL
No Clue to Whereabouts of Murderer
of Charles T. Smith.
REWARD OF $500 OFFERED
Southern Railway Shops May Be Re-
moved-"Jim Crow" Case De-
cided-General News.
MEETING OF TOWN COUNCIL
REWARD OF $500 OFFERED

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. October pat a
meeting of the city council held last night
a reward of $500 was offered for the cap
ture Of William johnson, alias George
Midget, colored, who is wanted by the po-
lice for the alleged murder of Charles T..
Smith, which occurred Saturday night last.
resolution carrying with 1t an appro-
priation of $3.50 for the relief Of the widow
and children of the deceased was referred
to the finance committee.
Councilman Frank Evans of the fourth
ward was very severe in his denunciation
Of the police last night He declared that 1t
was perfectly useless to expect anything
from the police and that 1t might as well
be abandoned. Many murders, he said,
have been committed in the city, in COM
paratively short space Of time, and that
the only one captured was Howard Banks,
who gave himself up to - police. In con-
Guiding his arraignment Of the police Mr..
Evans stated that the only way to cap
ture criminal is to offer a reward and
then he will be captured by outside people.
Counclmen SDinks and Birrell made ad-
dresses in defense of the police.
Would Reorganize Police.
A resolution was offered in the board OF
aldermen providing for a change in the
chief, two lieutenants and twenty-three
privates. The salary stipulated was as fol-
lows: Chief. $3.50 per year; lieutenant. $3.50
privates, 5000. Council concurred in the
action of the board of aldermen in re
ferring the above resolution to the joint
committee on finance, police and general
laws. The force at the present time con-
sists of nineteen men.
Upon recommendation of the street
committee the sum of $500 was appropri-
ated for paving Prince street between
Union street and the east side Of the
Strand, $1,20O to macadamiZe the square
on Patrick street between Prince and
Duke streets; $500 to pave Cameron
street from Lee to Union street, and a
square of Queen street from Pitt to st
Asaph street; and $1,000 to macadalnIze
a square on Alfred street between Queen
and Princess streets. 1t was stipulated
in the latter case that the roadway shall
be thirty feet wide and the appropriation
will become availa BILE when the property
owners have set curb on the east side OF
the street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24

Tn tins gathering OF ends OF
Fancy Silk worth ST. Offered in
second floor. For Trimmings Sc
Doc yard for Black SIX chan-
laces worth 81.
nm. yard for White Medallion
lVS and festoon laces worth .up
to J0c yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
Arthur Burt, 1 343 F.
LAND OF THE CAESARS.
Italians Emigrating to America in
Great Numbers.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch
During the eighties of the last century
Germany sent as many as 100000 emf
grants to the United States in a single
year. That is ten times as many as she is
sending today. The healthy development
of German industries at home turned the
tide of emigration from America to the
cities, and the marvellous growth Of such
places Berlin, Chemnitz. Nuremberg
and others has been the result, reports
Consul Harris of Chemnitz. This empire
has SO nationally understood not only how
to stem the tide of a great emigration
even to such country as the United
States, but to render it possible for these
people to better their condition and to
| round new homes within the limits Of the
mother country, where the population is
already overcrowded and still increasing
at the rate Of 100000 per annum.
II 1905 more than 100000 emigrants de-
parted from Italy to seek homes in North
and South America. This represents
increase and gain which the German en-
pire adds to its population. Owing to the
continued heavy drain In some parts. espe-
cially~ Venetia and Calabra. whole dis
tricts have become practically depopulated.
1t not uncommonly happens that an en-
| tire company. with a priest at Its head,
starts for the seaport to begin the jour-
ney to some part of America In order to
American states particularly Brazil, are the
chief goal of the Italians. but the United
States and Canada. too. receive consid-
cradle part Of this great stream Of emf
grafton. With their uncommonly small
needs and surprisingly high degree OF ag-
ricultural efficiency. there Is no question
but that the Italian emigrants will sue
coed in making good farmers. Their ma
ture is also such that as soon as they get
comfortably established. the desire to live
we'll begins to assert itself. In this way
Italian colonies become communities OF
great purchasing power. The Italian colo
nization in Brazil has increased in such
measure that in some districts the Italian
language is beginning to crowd out the
Portuguese. and the whole life is taxing
on quite an Italian character.
Whether Italy, like Germany, will ever
be able to check this exodus OF the coun-
try population seems more than doubtful.
Unlike England and Germany, Italy will
never, even proportionately, become
great industrial state France has sue
ceeded in keeping the pendulum evenly
swinging between her agricultural and In
dustrial interests. This is due to the fact
that France gives few emigrants to for
eign countries while the birth rate adds
but little In the shape Of an increase to
her annual census. Italy was also able to
do this until the enormous emigration al
ready referred to began to exert such
powerful influence upon her agricultural
interests. The next few years must tell
the tale whether the Italian tide OF emf
grafton will begin to ebb. in consequence
Of more favorable conditions at home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24

In this lot are Cheviot,
Covert and Broadcloth
Jackets and long Crave
Melted Sun-Rain Coats,
in black, grays and tans.
Some are satin-lined.
All at $1.9S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24

Waists of Silk, Crepe
de Chine and Lace, most
elaborate ga t / ons,
worth up to SIS. All best
m a n = t a il o red cloth
Skirts. All at S.. Go
to third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
Consummate Nerve.

Senator Tiliman, at a banquet in Charles
ton, said of notorious corporation:
This is what 1 dislike about these peo-
pie. They break the Ivy with bribery and
with corruption, and IAen IL there is a
strike among their hands, window bro
ken, gate torn down, they are the first
to come whining to the law-these law
breakers-for protection. What nerve
what impudence! In their nerve they re-
mind me of a man who takes shelter from
q thunderstorm In an umbrella shop"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24

2mc for Ladies and Children's
WV Cozily Fleeced Swiss Ribbed
Union Suits, separate vests, pants
and tights. silk plated and French
Isle Hose. Values up to Toe at SOC.
Doc for ladies' and children's
HSN f1eeced and ribbed Union
Suits. vests, pants and hose values up
to 5Oc, at 29c for choice.
CD mo for s. Silk Petticoats, some
pZsSC with deep flare fiQunce.
others with rose quilting. On third
floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24

O2c for Infants Long Coats,
wv worth up to $3.50. Some of
white Bedford cord. with deep cape;
braid and ribbon trimmed; flannel
lining.
md, for White Wash Dresses, In
1S sizes l to years, worth up to
1926, Hubbard and waist effects, lace
and embroidery trimmed.
CT R6N for Children's Mackin-
W u oOV toshes worth up to $3.50
Double texture garments, with plaid
lining. Sizes to IL years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24

CD 40 for So to $3.50 Dressing
~SeVO Sacques, French models,
of silk and albatrosS loose and tight
fitting, lace and ribbon trimmed;
samples-only too few.
7m~ for Wrappers made to retail
~ up to s1.9S. All are lined to
waist. Some are deliberately lace and
embroidery trimmed.
NM for Infants 25c Bootees,
uVS Mitts and Bibs, various sam
pies of 25c garments, at only 10c for
choice.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-27
At the California Tracks Yesterday.

Winners at Oakland:
Wilson second, Jake Moose third Time,
1916 ga.
Three fourths-Momo won, Sylvia
Talbot second. Media third. Time.
1:16 -.
Three fourths--Bantam Won Lord
Nelson second Fred Bent third. Time.
1:16 "a
One mile-Briers won Lone Wolf
second Ray third. Time. l.: A 1-2.
One Yellowstone won, Chablis
second Oronte third. Time. L.: 46 IA.
Three Fourths-Soufriere won, Judge
second. Princess Wheeler third. Time,
lis 1-2.
Winners at Ascot:
Hilf mile-Kilter won. Prosperity
second. navarro third. Time, ~.
Three fourths - Tendercrest won,
Miss Affable second. Patsy Brown
third. Time, IA ga.
Futurity course-Daruma won, ORR
lene second, Bribery third Time,
1909 IL.
Mile and so yards-Ebony won, Fuss
tian second.
Mile-Masonia won. Josie Jewell
second, Red Tape third. Time. 1:41.
Three fourths-Willie Gregg won.
Hilona second, SUMMARY third. Time.
ia.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-27
Not All People

require glasses-yet many do that are
not using them. There are many symp-
toms that tell you your eyes need at
tention: If they ache when in use; if
they blur or become misty when read
ing, writing or sewing.
An achey feeling in the head or about
the eyes Is natures warning that the
eyes are unable to perform their pro-
per function and need artificial assist
ance. When assistance is needed take
them to someone who understands the
eye thoroughly, otherwise the trouble
may be aggravated rather than helped.
DIR. S. SALSBERG,
Fourteen years practice in Lewis
ton. Rooms s and Z, Bee Hive Bldg.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-27

nalistic festival which has probably
few equal in newspaper annals. Haar-
lem has the distinction Of possessing
one of the oldest newspapers in the
world This is the Haarlemsche Cour-
ant, which has commemorated the 250th
anniversary of its foundation. The copy
of the first issue. exhibited as the finest
feature of the occasion, was an object
of great popular interest 1t contained
report of the assassination of the
brothers Dewitt.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-27
frankie NeiII and Harry Tenny.

San Francisco, Cal, Feb. 81
frankie Neill. who has not been active
in the ring for some time, is to come
out of his retirement tonight to defend
his title OF American bantam cham
pion, against Harry Tommy. The two
are slated for 20-round bout at 12O
pounds ringside. AS intense rivalry
has existed between them ever since
their match at Colma, the bout tonight
Is expected to be as lively an affair Of
its kind as has been seen hereabouts in
a long time
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-27
Osteopathy in N>omen's Diseases.

Osteopathy success in the treatment
of women's diseases is phenomenal: the
most difficult cases of displacement,
ovarian disease. etc. yielding very
kindly to treatment. Why doctor" the
reflex symptoms caused by these con-
ditions. such as headache, backache,
ovarian pains, neuralgia. stomach and
heart trouble, when the pelvic organs
are at fault? Osteopathy reveals the
cause and cures in almost every in
stance. All menstrual disorders are
quickly relieved by this treatment, and
a positive cure effected in the majority
of cases. No drugs or knife used. Call
for reference to those cured.
DIR. S. A. BARTLETT,
Assisted by DIR. EFFIE C. BARTLETT
Osteopath and Neurologists.
Suite 212-14 New Idaho Trust Build
ing. Phone 1851.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-27
SPORTS
EBONY RUNS A FAST MILE
Goes Mile and so Yards in Fast Time Of
1:42 "a.

There was one great race on the card
Yesterday in the fourth event at Ascot
when Ebony. Fustian and Wrenne made
a neck and nose race going the mile
and so yards in the fast time Of Lac L..
Ebony showed both his speed and his
gameness in this race. He was practi-
cally left at the post. but
went out gamely after Wrenne
and Fustian. He was three lengths
behind at the quarter, but was
tapping the leaders at the half At the
three quarters he had the call on Fuss
tain by neck and had run Wrenne off
his feet in the stretch. where he led by
a neck winning at the wire by a length
from Fustian who out gained Wrenne
by length.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-27
Chicago Tribune.

The mother Of the Gracchi was
praising her boys.
"She makes me tired, exclaimed the
woman on the other side of the back
yard fence. THE little imps stone our
pigeons and tie tin cans to our dog s
tail lust the same as the kids in the
tenement house across the alley
From which we learn that no boy is a
hero to the next door neighbors.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-27
Safer Plan.
London Tit-bits.

London Tit bits.
Cynic (savagely)-"They say the
fashionable mother of today recognizes
her new baby by looking at the nurse"
Fashionable mother (unmoved)-
How extraordinary clever when one
changes her nurses so often. always
tell mine by the mail cart
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-27
Timidity.
utltOtSys
Washington Star.

washington star.
why do you avoid the man to whom
interesting"
l avoid meeting agreeable and in
teresting people" answered the nissan
thrope: that was how l came to get
my life insured in bad company"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-27

A good cup Of coffee puts you in the
mood to enjoy the entire day. For this
purpose always get Chase & Sanborn's
high grade coffee. Sold only at the
Russell Grocery.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-27
Thrift.
Minneapolis Tribune.

"Estelle, that is an abnominaly
cooked steak. You can cook better
than that"
20, but mother" expostulated the
young wife, If l cook my best Harold
will eat it all and there will be nothing
left over for croquettes and things"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-27
oFFslDE PLAYS.
Taking No Chances.
Judge.

Come straight home from school,"
said Robs aunt. Your father Is to be
married tonight. and l want to get you
ready
Sure l WILL" said year old Robin,
promptly Il lost out on the other
wedding and it isn't likely that Til miss
this one, too"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-27

The proper classification of your ad.
means the building Of a broad and
straight road to it for every reader Of
the paper who would be at all interest,"
ed in 1t.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-27

NOTICE-Anybody disturbing grade
or line stakes set by the city engineer
will be arrested for malicious mischief
and fine Of $40 imposed for the Of
Tense. D. c. WRIGHTER.
If City Engineer.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-27
Asked and Answered.

chicago news.
What" asked the inocent youth, lis
a bachelor grip"
"A bachelor girl" answered the
knowing person, lis a spinster mans
sister,"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-27

Take your prescriptions to the Owl
Drug Store.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-27
Literary Note.
Atlanta Constitution.

Literary Note.
Atlanta Constitution.
I'm that new novel l am writing"
said the author, Il am out Of patience
with my hero, and have almost made
up my mind to kill him."
Go ahead and do it, old man." said
his friend. ANY jury composed Of
your readers will acquit you"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-27

The "Haarremsci,e courant."
London Globe.
Holland has just celebrated a Jour-
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-27
Model Young Man.
Somerville Journal.

Alice-"Pa was talking about young
Mr.. Slowboy last night, and he said
that he is thoroughly trustworthy and
honest"
kate-"Yes. think he is. He would
not even steal kiss"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-22
RAILROAD NEWS.
Santa Fe and Wabash Roads
Have Double Track Plan.
Single Lines Kansas City to Car
rOllton to Be Converted.
FACILITATEOPER
Would Permit of Easier Access
to Congested Union Station.
Gossip and Matters of Interest
in Railroad Circles.
FACILITATE OPERATION

The first step towards the consum-
nation of plan which has for some
time been under consideration by Of
ficials of the Santa Fe and wabash
railroads. was taken yesterday when
officials of both roads made a trip
from Kansas City to Carrollton. Mo,
and back.
Santa Fe eastbound trains go down
on the south side Of the river and
cross at Sfbley: the Wabash uses the
Hannibal bridge at Kansas City. The
two roads cross at point near the lit
tie town of Orrick, and from there on
to Carrollton, a distance of thirty
miles, run parallel and not more than
200 feet apart. The proposed plan is
to convert the two lines of track into
a double track system. running all
eastbound trains Of both roads on one
track and all westbound trains on the
other. In accordance with the pre-
valent custom by which all trains pass
on the right, the Wabash tracks will
probably be used by eastbound trains
and the Santa Fe tracks for trains
coming westward. The new arrange
ment if carried out as planned, will
affect only points between Carrollton
and Orrick, each road continuing to
use its own tracks east and west of
these two points, respectively.
The party of officials who went
out yesterday to Investigate the ad
visibility of making the new arrange
lnent included General Superinten-
dent f. c. Fox and Superintendent T.
H. Sears of the Santa Fe. and General
superintendent S. E. Cotter. Chief En-
gineer J. 7. Sheehan and Trainmaster
T. J. Jones of Wabash They Travelled
in a special train Of three private cars.
They left Kansas City at $3.50 o'clock
in the morning over the Santa Fe and
returned last night by way of the
Wabash.
OTicials of both the Santa Fe and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-22
low Rates VIA Union Pacific.

$500 to Colorado and return. Septem-
Der 10 20 o. inclusive.
$3.50 to Colorado and return, every
day. to September 80.
s26. 80 to ogden or Salt Lake CITY and
return, first and third Tuesdays. June
to November. inclusive.
$50. go to Ogden or Salt Lake Civ and
return, every day. to September 80
S34.3O to Helena and Butte and ret.rr
hrst and third Tuesdays. June to No
vember, inclusive
$500 to Yellowstone Park and return
including rail and stage. daily to Sep
TEMPER II.
5000 to Portland. Tacoma. Seattle. or
ft San Francisco. Los Angeles and San
Diego. and return, daily to Septem her
Is. Limit October 81.
$500 to Yellowstone Park and return
including rail-, stage and hotels in PARK
beyond Yellowstone for five and one
half day trip, daily to September II.
Also very low round-trip rates. every
day to September Is. to many other
oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho
and British Columbia points. Inquire OF
F. A. Lewis. city II .lCet agent, 525 Kan
sas avenue. or J. c Fulton. depot agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-22
HER STORY WORTH $4,000.
LongtOn Woman Doctor Sues for Lost
Express Package.

Chicago, Aug. 22.-Modestly placing
a valuation of $4,000 on an unpub-
lished manuscript lost somewhere be-
tween Chicago and LOngton, Kan, Dr.
Marie Michael F'lack recently brought
suit against the Wells-Fargo Express
company for that amount.
It is stated in the plea of the plain
tiff that the manuscript covered 1000
pages of paper and that it contains the
story of her life.
It is not stated in the plea of the
plaintiff whether it is the story of her
life that is valued at $4,000, but there
seems to be an impression among the
officials of the express company that it
is the latter.
It is recalled by the attorneys for the
corporation that Shakespeare was par
ticularly glad when he got $25 for
some of his masterpieces, and that
Dickens was more than pleased to be
in receipt of less than one-fifth of the
sum for "OHver Twist asked by the
Kansas authoress for her missing pro-
duction. Milton produced Paradise
Lost and never made $4,000 out of it.
80 far as we can learn, said the
acting manager of the company, this
story has been read by only one person.
1t was sent to Chicago by DR.. Flack to
be looked over by literary man. The
literary man may or may not have
looked it over but he sent it back to
Dr. Flack and placed a valuation Of
$50 on it That is about ali we care
about knowing"