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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
River Steamers Renovated.

The steamer River Queen. belonging to
the Washington fleet OF pleasure craft.
which has been on a marine railway at
Baltimore for month past having con-
siderable work done to her hull, has been
launched from the railway and is now being
finished up In order to return to this city
within the next two weeks. She was pur-
chased recently from the Independent
city by a company of Norfolk and Wash
ington men. but IL is stated, she will re-
main in service on the Potomac. The River
Queen was used by President Lincoln to
travel between this city and points on the
bay during the civil war
The steamer Charles Manchester OF the
Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall route.
which has been at Baltimore for three
months being fitted with new boilers and
having other repair work done Is now
about completed. and win be ready to re-
turn TO this city in a few days. 1t is stated
she will resume her place on the Mount
vernon route In the latter part OF this
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
INSECT LIQUOR STORE
RARE PLANT ON EXHIBITION AT
BOTANIC GARDEN.

One Of the rare and interesting plants on
exhibition at the National Botanic Garden
at the foot of Capitol Hill is known as the
Coco de Mer or Insect Liquor Store De-
scribirg this pitcher plant, Alexander Smith
said:
Prior to the discovery, in 1743, Of the
Seychelles Islands the existence of this
palm Lodoicea Sechellarum. upon which
this genus Is founded, was unknown, but
it's immense woody nuts were frequently
found floating upon the sea or were thrown
up on the shores Of the Maldive Islands
and gave rise to many absurd fabulous
tales. 1t was called the double cocoanut
palm, Coco de Mer, or Coco des Malvides.
The tree has a nearly cylindrical trunk.
scarcely exceeding a foot in diameter. and
bearing a crown of large, fan-shaped
leaves, some of which are upward of twenty
feet long and twelve feet wide. The fruits
externally are covered with q thick, ffbrous
husk and contain usually one, but some
times two or even three, immense stones
or nuts, with excessively hard and thick
black shells, each being divided half way
down into two 1obes, whence the popular
name.
Medicinal Qualities Claimed.
'In olden times important medicinal vir-
tues were attributed to these nuts. water
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
PLANS FOR DECORATING
DESIGN FOR CONVENTION HALL
DURING MASONIC FAIR.

The board Of control Of the Masonic fair
of 1907 April Is to May 1, believes that its
decorations in Convention Hall during the
fair will be the most beautiful ever seen
in that building. Contracts for the decor
atoms were signed this week and they in
volve a total expenditure of more than
5000. The picture shown with this article
represents the general scheme OF booth
decoration. These booths will be stretched
the full length Of Convention Hall, along
the wall space as well as in the center Of the
hall, and all are to be alike in treatment.
First, there is to be bases two and half
feet high on which each booth Is to be
placed. From these bases the columns are
to rise. These columns are to be provided
with gold bronze caps and covered with a
foundation of white muslin and plated
with white cotton bunting so as to give the
appearance of futing.
A white wooden pedestal is to be placed
in the center of each booth and 1t will be
three and half feet high and two feet
across, with gold bronzed mo,dings in the
panels, surmounted by columns nine feet
high. From these center columns white
streamers will radiate to the twelve other
and shorter columns. and drapery of q SIM
liar color will connect the shorter columns,
giving a good imitation of marble Two
signs. each about twelve feet long bearing
the name and number of the body occupy
ing the booth. will be attached to the col
umns at the two longest sides.
Arrangement for Booths.
The booths along the side walls will be
arranged In similar manner. excepting
that there will be but one sign, while at the
back there will be pilasters, Alabama
smiiax will be used to surround the columns
and 1t will also hang from the drapery at
the top. All textile fabrics used are to be
first inspected and approved by the fire de-
partment authorities. so
The ceiling of Convention Hall is to be
decorated with the flag scheme now 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
CLASS OF $50.
After Twenty-one Years High School
Graduates Assemble.


The class Of SO. Washington High School,
held its twenty-frst annual reunion last
Wednesday evening. The class has the
distinction of being the only one which grad
uated more than ten years ago, and which
Is still in existence and meets annually.
Many members have moved from Washing
ton since their graduation and are scat
tered about the country, but the reunion
Wednesday. which was held at the home
of Miss A. May At Lee. 1922 street.
brought together more than twenty of the
members.
The following officers were elected to
serve for the ensuing year: President, Miss
Miriam ]. Austin: first vice president, Mar
garet L. Larcombe: second vice president
Mr.. Paul H. Cromelin; secretary and treas
urer, Miss A. May At Lee; historian, Mr.
Hervey g. knight; orator, Mr.. Albert E.
Shoemaker.
Following the/election the class was en-
tertained by/short addresses by George F.
Williams Charles H. Bates, H. 8. knight,
Albert E. Shoemaker. Mrs. Nellie Baxter
Ford and Mrs. Janet D. Overs. Those who
were present were Mr.. and Mrs Charles
H. Bates, Mr.. Albert E. Shoemaker Mr.
and Mrs H. 8. knight, Mr.. Janet D. Overs
Miss Margaret E. Larcombe, Mr.. Austin
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul H. Cromelin, Mr. and
Mrs. George Francis Williams. DR.. and Mrs.
Bevard Mrs. Nellie Baxter Ford, Mr. Bax-
ter. Mr.. Bright, Mr.. Henry w. Reed, Miss
A. May At Lee. Mr.. and Mrs. G. Y. At
Lee and Miss Louise At Lee.
Ross. Rutland. VT; Mrs. Joseph Gawler,
Yakima, Wash; Capt. J. NJ. Shindel Leba-
non. Pa; Miss Mary L. Williams, and a
telegram from Miss Della p Mussey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17

the six girls seat themselves in rocking
chairs and revolve head over heels with
great rapidty.
weeks and includes only New York. Chica-
go. St Louis Detroit. buffalo. Pittsburg,
Washington, Toronto, Mkntreal. BosteS and
three other towns in New England. She viii
present three plays. Gieogge Bernard shaw's
capt Brassbounds Conversion forming
one bin and Good Hope and Nance
Oldfeld" the other.
Edith Craig Ellen Terry's daughter, who
IS playing in the support of her mother
during the latters American tour, Is said
to have mad number of offers from Amer
lean managers, who are anxious for her to
remain In this country and join their forces.
Among those who are credited with having
made a bid for her services are Charles
Dillingham;. who wants her for ore Of the
roles in Anna Karenina;" George Tyler
and Klaw & Erlanger.
Reports from the far west Indicate such
a rouslng success for Susan in Search Of
a Husband" in which Isabelle Irving Is
starring. that Liebler Co. plan to send
that actress on tour next season IN . The
plays were included in Eleanor Robson's
repertoire before "Salomy Jane" changed
the spirit of her dreams. Since trying the
Paul Armstrong brand she will use no
other.
A cabIegram from London last Thursday
said that Charles Frohman had obtained
for America Miss Hook of Holland" now
being played at the Prince of Wales Thea
ter in that city. Mr.. Paul Rubens, author
OF the play. has contracted with Mr.. Froh-
man for his next two musical plays for
both America and England. The first will
be ready by the end of March Mr.. Froh-
man has also obtained the American rights
for when Knights Were Bold" three
act farce which has made n great laughing
success at Wyndhams Theater, London.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
Personal to River Men.

Capt o. M. Woolford. master Of the barge
Pacific Of the Dougherty feet, who has
been Ill at home of pneumonia, is reported
to be convalescing.
Capt Hillburn Of the Alexandria and
Washington ferry Hne steamer, who has
been confined to his home for several days
past. Is reported to be recovering, and will
be able to return to duty In a few days
Capt Ollie Crowder, master of the tug
william H. Yerkes. jr.. who mas been quite
i'll at his home here, has recovered, and viii
join his vessel at Baltimore within the next
day or two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
FOR ANNUAL DINNER,
Washington Alumni Of Sigma Chi
Fraternity Complete Plans.

Arrangements have been completed for
the nineteenth annual dinner of the Wash
ington alumni members Of the Sigma Chi
college fraternity March 18. The addresses
will be delivered by Lieut. Gov. Ellyson
and Col. r. q. Lee, jr.. OF Virginia; Rev
Dr.. Joseph c. Nate Of Illinois, Representa-
tives Burke Of Pennsylvania, Hinshaw of
Nebraska, spright and McLain Of Missis-
sippi. Dixon OF Indiana and Saunders of
Virginia, and Rev. DR.. 1nomas c. Samson
Of Philadelphia. The chapter from George
Washington University, sixteen strong, will
attend in a body.
The committee in charge Of the dinner
consists Of Col. D. M. Ransdell, Rev. Dr.
Wallace Radcliffe. Edwin G. Evans, Will
liam w. Bride and F. W. McReynolds,
chairman. The attendance Of every mem
Der Of the fraternity who may be in the
city at the time Is desired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
Tyranny Of Clothes.
rom the London Daily Graphic.

From the London Daily Graphic.
Place man in silk hat and frock coat.
and transport him to a farmyard. Agricul-
tural pursuits may be the one passion of
his life. but clad in these garments he feels
in such surroundings miserable. out OF
place. essentially urban, Ciothe him. con-
versely. in fiannels or knickers, and place
him In church, and 1t Ii utterly impos-
frame of mind. Unlimited autocracy It
self cannot impose such tyrannies on the
subject. Civilization Is the slave Of It's
clothes-and there is no prospect Of free
dom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
Masonic Appointments in virgini

Capt. 8. ]. Quinn of Fredericksburg, who
was recently elected grand master OF
Masons Of Virginia. has announced the fol-
lowing appointments of district deputy
grand masters for the Fredericksburg sec
ton Of the state: Fredericksburg district.
Dr. H. H. Johnston Of Fredericksburg;
Orange district, w. ]. Phillips Of Orange;
Tappahannock district. J.. L. Henley OF
Tappahannock; Northern Neck district, DR..
H. w. Harding of Northumberland: Glou-
cester district, E. H. Fitzhugh Of Glou-
ceSter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
THE TYPE OF BOOTH TO BE USED.

popular. The stripes in the monster flags
that are to be used will be seven and a half
feet wide and the stars will be almost six
feet high. These flags will cover the entire
ceiling, reaching down to the SIDE walls.
The hall Is to be illuminated by 1900 Ell
blight electric lamps, four 3,000-candle
power flaming arc lamps and two standard
Enclosed arc lamps, all installed in harmony
with the other decorations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
Officers Of Debating Society.

The election Of officers of the debating So
ciety Of the National University Law
School for the second half Of the present
school year was held last evening" The fol-
lowing were elected: President. William
Clabaugh; vice president. F. e. Youngblood:
secretary, II. q. Smith; corresponding sec
rotary, G. o. Wood; treasurer, G. P. Hidden:
critic. G. A. Gwinn; sergeant alarms, J.
D. Carpenter. and executive committee, c.
r. Cobey, ]. F. Gardiner, c. r. Colvin and
]. H. Anderson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
Passion for Tidiness.
rom the London New Album

ErOm the LOndOn New Album.
AS an observer of women. I have been
much struck by the fact that the women
who are most attractive to the opposite sex
are invariably the women who have Door
housewifely qualities. The passion for tidt-
ness and all things in order about them Is
the heritage OF the old maid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
FerryService toAIexandris

New FERN steamer "CaIlahan." between WASH
o1nday ESQ en-. - 60 On eietfS
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-08-09
HAVE THE POOR ANY RIGHTS?

Don't fret yourself continually about the crookedness
OF things There bad things in our national
life. We must speak of them sometimes, and speak
plainly and hit hard. But there good things, too,
splendid things which show that the nation s
heart is growing more human, helpful undertakings
which indicate that realizing and more that
all brothers. that the educated must lift up the
ignorant, the wise must look after the foolish the for
tunate must have for the unfortunate.
Among such undertakings must class the work of
the New York Legal Aid Society, whose mission is to de-
fend the rights of the poor 1t is not necessary that
ndorse act of this society," those of its every Of
cer but the spirit that created the society," that
nzed the need, that spirit applaud, you do And
that has to degree accomplished its mission is
shown by the subsequent founding of similar societies in
many other large cities, Boston, Philadelphia Washing
ton, Newark Pittsburg Cleveland Chicago and Denver.
This is the finest charity because it helps without
pauperizng degrading.
What does it do, you may ask?
1t seeks out the poor who victims of sharp prac-
tice swindng and dishonesty and undertakes to regain
for them their rights The retaining fee 10 cents but
this is RENTED if it cannot be paid, often hap
pens 1t conducts operations against money sharks, pre-
tended and unjust ens the abandonment Of wives and
children nstament robbers and all the countless OPP
pressons and mforunes to which the poor and ignorant
and foolish especially subject The New York Society
alone has handled since its organization 20696 cases.
and has collected and paid 81, ,45310.
If you not in touch with of these societies. you
still help How about the cook? How about the
launuIeSS! Nnat OF the Deggar woman at the corner
The only do not of the victmizng of
the poor is because eyes little The poor
is the natural prey of the sharper He will go fur
ther to wiring dirty dollar from sick than you
would to gather thousand legitimatey.
And the poor, the ignorant know that there is
redress. There is only the knowledge that they have
been defrauded only the dull consciousness that
stronger has trampled them.
If during this you find unfortunate to
whom you bring not charity but simple justice in the
sight of and God you, too will have helped the
nation and the world
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-08-09

, about his own fate.
But little Edna Billek knbws
what the fate of her father will be,
and is confident that she can save
him.
She has determined that he must
have a new trial.
This child of the tenements has
taken her woes to Mrs. Raymond
Robins, noted settlement worker
who is called the Little Mother OF
the Poor"
What her friend can do is a prob.
lem that does not worry the child
She has asked Mrs. Robins to inter
cede for her father, and feels sure
that he will now be released.
Lawyers for Billek have made a
motion for a new trial and Judge
Barnes is considering it.
"If l could tell what l know
says Mrs. Billek, things that now
seem strange would be explained.
know my husband is not guilty, but
the law prevents me from testify
ing. If he were guilty | would not
lift finger to protect him, for be
lieve in a life for life"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-08-09
The Daily Short Story

ances. He dragged his weary feet
to the brink and had just strength
enough to peer into the depths.
But it wasnn't a miners shaft, it
was far too deep and unnatural for
any thing of the sort. And there
was a clear pool of water at the
bottom-clear as crystal and like a
looking glass.
Mason could see his features re-
flected-awful features they we're
large and haggard looking. He
wanted some of that water, oh, how
he wanted it! His throat was
parched and dusty and burning up.
Mason stretched himself at full
length and gazed into the depths.
How long he remained so he knew
not, when suddenly he became
aware of strange phenomena--the
pool was slowly darkening, yet the
moon and stars shown as brightly
as before. Mason could not under
stand it, and continued to gaze en-
tranced.
Then what he saw caused him to
crawl back in terrOr-it was as II
he beheld the streets of city Of
wondrous architecture. And human
beings walked about and Travelled
about in strange conveyances, A
great star was passing overhead at
the time and the wonderfuH magni-
flying power Of that clear pool Of
water at the bottom of the shaft
was reflecting to Mason'S gaze
such a scene as human eyes had
never before beheld.
Mason saw the peoples of a
strange world-human beings bent
on the industry of their strange
habitation.
Next day there wandered into the
minig party disheveled and raw
ing maniac. n
II was Mason. ~
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-08-09
BY r. r. FRAZER

BY r. r. FRAZER
Special Correspondence to The Press
CHICAGO, Aug. 9.-Herman
Billek, the hypnotist and fortune
teller who with his "cards of death u
foretold the sensational end of the
VrZal family, 6 members of which
he is charged with having murder
ed, sits in his cell in the Cook
county jail today waiting.
One or 2 things will happen. His
death cards" have not told him
which.
Either he will hang for the poi
soning of the Vrzal family or new
trial will give him his liberty.
A jury has decreed that he hang
Sheriff Strasseim has placed the
death watch at the door of the con
victed murderer's cell. Day and
night a deputy PAGES back and
forth. Every time his shadow falls
in the cell the prisoner says he can
see a vision of the hangman'
moose.
Billek's occult powers cannot
save him. He cannot hypnotic the
guard. He is unable to be positive
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-08-09
LOST
Bv J, CuIiins

oy ~ SN'i''o
Mason. the mining expert, finally
was forced to acknowledge to him
self for the first time in his life
that he was 1ost-hopeless and
with no apparent chance OF rescue
He thought of the girl back in the
east; how when he had bid her
adieu before starting for the min
ing districts of Nevada, she had
kissed him-clung to him with fear
for his welfare: how he had prom
ised to return soon and claim her
for his wife. He was young, Mason
was-just out of college where MS
brain had been filled with technical
but not too much practical knowl-
edge Of mines and mining.
He was in Nevada now and lost
from the party which had employed
him as it's expert. There were no
trees to guide him-nothing but
sagebrush, and that was scattered.
The best Mason could do was look
forward to a lingering death from
thirst and starvation II help did not
reach him. He wandered on and
on until night overlook him. Still
he wandered with the restlessness
of the lost. He was tired and sleepy
but the temptation to tramp on
ward, anywhere, was too strong
and he kept at it until his feet were
lame and he was ready to drop In
his tracks from exhaustion.
1t was near midnight, moon and
star were shining with particular
brilliancy-and Mason wondered
thereat. He seemed to be losing
his mind. All he thought of was
his friends and sweetheart.
When about to give up the strug
gle and sink to his knees from the
ardors of his days travel, he saw
before him a hole which might be
J a miners shaft from all appear
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-08-09
Baskets and
Brushes

$3.50 Japanese reed suit cases.
"a In. .............. .S1.25
$1.00 Japanese reed suit cases,
"a in. 69c
69c Japanese reed suit cases, "a
III. .......... oSC
$1.25 round willow hampers with
COHcT SoC
Csc best round willow clothes
caskets .......... ...... acc
$2.25 Wosteria satchel baskets
va ,
soc Japanese braid waste paper
baskets ............ 3Sc
19c extension cobweb buster Toe
19c turkey feather buster. 12c
sc handy kitchen vegetable
brush ............ ....... SC
SC Gin. rice root scrub brush 80
lac shoe brush with dauber. &c
Csc horse brush, well sewed
cage l4C
One-Third of on all paint
brushes ...... .... .OneTh
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-08-09

ers would make s downtown city
blocks. with a street On each side
OF each block. and would furnish
enough office room for a city of a
million inhabitants.
II nation had a tremendous
blowout some day, and there was a
police court hib enough the next
morning to hold all the "drunks,"
the Judge assessing each 81 and
costs, or IS. would have to fine g.
$4,000 celebrants to make up the
same amount as the Standard Oil
fine.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-08-09

Tho picture shows John d
Rockefeller's new skyscraper in
Cleveland. o. 1t Is one Of the finest
ONCE buildings In the country, IL
stories high, and II cost about 5000,
900 to build.
The flne Judge Lands levied
against the Standard Oil Co. for the
crime Of rebating was S29.240, 900
The amount Of that fine would build
a. such magnificent buildings az
the one In Cleveland.
Thiriy-two Rockefeller slyscrap-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-08-09

Next day there wandered into the
ming party disheveled and raw
ing maniac. n
II was Mason. ~,
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1907-03-02
Stimulate the Hood.

Brandreth's Pills are the great blood
purifier. They are a laxative and blood
tonic, they act equally on the bowels, the
kidneys and the skin, thus cleansing the
system by the natural outlet of the body.
They stimulate the blood so as to enable
nature to throw off all morbid humors
and cure all troubles arising from an i'm
pure state of the blood. One or two
taken every night will prove invaluable.
Each pill contains one grain of solid er-
tract of sarsaparilla, which, with other
valuable vegetable products, make it a
blood purifier of excellent character.
Brandreth's Pills have been in use for
over century and are sold in every drug
and medicine store, plain or sugar coated.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1907-03-02

ths house ! heard all about the owner
being murdered"
why, Madame. you are not nervous"
said Kitty, gaily.
mo, my DEAR" replied the elder, quiet
~, but l must confess that for some
reason or another / have been little
upset since coming here: don't like be-
ing alone"
you shall never be that" said Kitty,
fondly nesting to her"
Thank you, puss," said Madame, tap
ping her cheek; 'but | am nervous" she
said, rapidly; "at night especially. Some
times | have to get Selma to come into
my room and stay all night
Madame Midas nervous" thought
Vandeloup to himself; then l can guess
the reason; she is afraid of her husband
coming back to her"
Just at this moment the servant an
nounced Mr. Cation, and he entered, with
his sharp, incisive face. looking clever
and keen.
Il must apologize for being late. Mrs.
Villiers," he said, shaking hands with his
hostess; but business, you know, the
pleasure of business"
"Now% said Madame, quickly, Il hope
you have come to the business of pleas
ure."
Very epigrammatic, my dear lady"
said Cation, in his high clear voice
pray introduce me-"
Madame did so, and they all went to
dinner, Madame with Gallon and Kitty
following with Vandeloup.
This" observed Cation, when they
we're all seated at the dinner table, sis the
perfection of dining; for we are four,
and the guests according to an epicure,
should never be less than the Graces nor
greater than the Muses."
And very merry little dinner it was.
All four were clever takers, and Vande-
loup and Cation being pitted against one
another, excelled themselves witty re-
marks, satirical sayings, and well-told
stories were constantly coming from their
lips.