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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
How Some Bills Are Born,
from the Vermont Phoenix.

Write me bill to amend something.
haven't introduced a bill this term" This
request for assistance is said to have been
made by New Hampshire legislator to
friend recently. Poor man! He didn't know
OF any needful legislation, but he felt he
must introduce a bill to square himself with
his constituents.
1t is the feeling that a man must go back
home from the legislature with a record
that gives birth to fool bills, which clutter
and clog the legislative machinery and run
up the expense Of each session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
A Sad Case.

From Harper's Weekly.
A Chicago physician was one day called
to attend a sick child In shabby genteer'
quarter of the Windy city.
Madam" said the doctor to the mother,
''you should send this child into the coun-
try for several weeks each summer"
II am sorry to say, DOCTOR" responded
the woman. that we are not rich enough To
do that"
her sent by the fresh air fund"
''Oh. DOCTOR" exclaimed the woman, ''ws
are not poor enoughr'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24

"Of course instead of taking all this
trouble, it would be easy to tear open an
envelope in the ordinary way or to seal 1t
down again with a post Office seal as hav-
ing been found open; but. although this
would pass muster for a single letter. it
would never answer in the case of a con-
secutive number of letters, for it would
quickly be perceived that the letters were
being tempered with. The object of the
Black Cabinet is to open a persons letters
Systematically, ana over more or less
considerable period of time, without arous-
ing suspicion.
I'm England" concluded the informant,
no Black Cabinet has been in operation
since the Fenian outrages which occurred
many years ago. But there is little doubt
that on certain occasions the postal author
tiles have allowed the police to intercept
and tamper with letters addressed to noto-
rious anarchists and Fenians. In the
United States no such cabinet exists, al
though it has been repeatedly said that it
is there. The laws admit holding up
the delivery of mail under pretext of I'M
lawful use of mails In the dead letter office
and other departments, which could be sue
cessfully used by the secret service in cases
of extraordinary Importance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24

After letters are opened and read, and
sometimes photographed, they are put back
again into their envelopes, resealed and de-
livered to the addressee without his being
any wiser. the delay seldom exceeding
single postal delivery.
In France the Black Cabinet fiourished
and was at its apogee in the reign of
Napoleon III, when the government used
1t as an instrument to discover the political
athliation and plans Of the most prominent
men of that country. II an official was sus-
pected of being lukewarm in his attachment
to the imperial service, or of having repub-
lican tendencies, his letters would be passed
through the Black Cabinet. Thus 1t was
that after the overthrow of the empire
thousands of secret police reports contain
ing the most intimate details about the re-
ported persons We're discovered at the min
istry of the interior.
The pressure of public opinion has, so
far as France is concerned, led to the aboli-
ton of the Black Cabinet: but though there
is no longer any organized bureau for the
secret opening of letters in the French post
office, IL is nevertheless said to be a fact
that letters are still sometimes tempered
with in the case OF prominent politicians
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
Different.
From, Puck.

Mrs. Gramercy-'T thought the manu-
facturer guaranteed your auto free of re-
pairs for one year."
Mrs. Park-'But that doesn't cover the
repairs to what we run into"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
Letters Opened in Dextrous
Manner by Secret Ser
vice Agents..

letter has been closed again the seals are
put back in their original place with strong
but transparent CLUES. a good deal of prac-
tice is required in opening these letters, and
the manipulation practices for a long time
on dummy envelopes before he becomes an
expert and is allowed to operate upon a
letter sealed down with sealing wax.
I'm many cases where the envelope is
sealed down with sealing wax or a special
kind of seal, without being gummed, and
it is possible to pass an instrument inside
the flap long, thin pair of pliers are
passed through the aperture of the flap to
grip the contents, which are then rolled
around the pliers and withdrawn. After
being read the letter is replaced in the
same manner by being unfolded into the
envelope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24

ly as the gas works, where the representa-
tives of the people gather each year to tell
stories, make social engagements and draw
salary, mileage, clerk hire, stationery funds
and the like.
''The figure on top Of the dome of the
Capitol is that ora lady and is supposed
to represent Freedom. She was struck by
lightning soon after President Roosevelt
took the oath of Office and since then has
had several giddy spells.
ITO the left, the Congressional Library,
with the name of Bernard r. Green promi
nently displayed on the front porch. While
In Washington Mr.. Green is compiimented
almost daily on his work in constructing
a So, 100000 building for S6,OO0,OO0. He is
now in Harrisburg, Pa, explaining how to
build a $1,000, 600 house for 100000.
X
1.-The Capitol terminal of the Washington
Railway and Electric Company's Mount
Pleasant line. There was much complaint
by congressman last winter because the
company ran cars Mondays, Wednes-
days and Fridays. They wanted Tuesday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
Interesting Features Of the Ce1e-
bration of the Easter
Season.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
WARSAW, March IS,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24

WASHINGTON, the national
capital is a show town all
NM the year round, but it is just
Wv about now. when the chill
blains are fitting and the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-13
BOTH GAINED
Man and Wife Faucn ON Grapefruit

The notion that meat f. necessary
for real strength. and the foundation
OF solid flesh ~ now no longer 50 Prev
alent as formerly
Excessive meat eaters are usually
sluggish "a part OF the time because
they arc not able 90 fully digest thor
food. and the undigesfsd portion Is
changed into what rs practically e.
kind of poison that acts upon the
blood ana nerves. thus getting am
through the system.
II was "a heavy meat eater writes
am ms. man, "apd up to tWo years ago.
was in very moor health. i suffered
With INDIGESTION so that ! only weigh
cd 90 pounds.
Then ] heard about Grane-Nuts
aud decided 90 try IN. Aly wife laugh-
cd st mo at first. but when I gained
tp l21 rounds aud fclt $50 fine. She
thought sine would eat Grape-Nuls
too
"Now she h. fat ANA wen ana has
gained 40 pounds. We never have inc
digestion amy more ana seldom feel
the desire for meat A lFhbor ~
ours, 6b years old, was troubled with
Indigestion for years. was heavy
meat eater, and now since ho has bcan
eating Grapc-huts regularly Do fafs
hc 81 wen ANA never has INDIGESTION
4 could name lot of persons who
have been cured OF indigestion hy
changing from "a heavy meat diet 10
Grape Nuts There's Reason"
Same given by Postum CO., Bauia
Creek. Mich.
Read The little book. ''Tho Road 20
Wellvillo" In pkgs.,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-13
ADJUSTMENTS.

Orphcum-This is society night"
az the Orpheum and an increase tn the
attendance is counted On
Grand--At the Grand last evening
there was witnessed whirlwind Of
Caiety that lasted two hours and q
halt. THE Show Girl opened a half
weeks engagement, ana as laugh pro-
Queer, at the same time furnishing
good music and clever specialties %
various kinds, 20 q an unqualified Sue
cess The audience shouted Itself
hoarsc, ana some of 'hc numbers had
To be repeated several times. In the
role of comedy. Lille Sutherland and
Harry Langdon could provide an eve
cnings entertainment by themsolvos
Jack Curtis Is "a close second. and the
singing Of Grace Wilson elected much
applause. Johnnie Eicfer ana sam
Kline are as clever dancers as have
on the Grand stage in long
time. The chorus is above the aver
age. both as to singing and appear
ance, and an IN all the aggregation
gives performance that IS well worth
seeing.
Tonight ends the season OF
tho thrilling play Michael StrogoI.T
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-13

uIUf court and n default of BAIL boz One
county laiL
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-13
THREE HUNDRED AND
TWENTY BODIES RECOVERED

Monongah. W Va, Dee o. state
Mine Inspector Paul or West Virginia.
BE- making "a thorough examination of
mines Sos. and today Uuu ST.
Paul concludes his Investigation zoo other
work at the mines hae been suspended.
recovered.
The results 0f ono house census taken
by tho company shows that as men are
missing. which leaves rs bodies On the
mine, according 90 the company este
mate. ln addition. however "A number ~
contractors and men hired by tho CON
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-13
LIME COMPANY GETS VERDICT,

The Union Lime and stone company
was yesterday given decision for fl5.-
lii agains, Che United states Smelling
company by d federal court jury The
amount sued for was $4,000. Tho case
was up Tor hearing once before but
was dismissed without prejudice. Tho
cause grew out ~ an alleged breach OF
contract ON the part of defendant IN
an agreement Tor the delivery 10 the
smelter OF nearly 500 tons OF lime rock
per day.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-13
Saturday Waist Special

tractors are believed 90 have been DOB the
mine. when tlH explosion occurred
Mr f.uIh rNamIuuuuu WIU probably
20. completed hY night Whom "a force M
.n both mines caused hF thH fuIIa M W.l
De- several days before thr tNaCt death lst
VIII ta known coroner AWrH uuunLnned
nHr Many experts WIN give Testimony
und ile investigation wIl probably met
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-13
MINERAL SURVEYS

ii4N@iN+NL SURVEYS APPROVED
The following mineral surveys were
approved during the year commencing
Dec J. lsoo' ana ending Nov. 80. 1907.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-13
The following districts are credited
-ith certificates OF $500 expenditure:


PERSONNEL OF OFFICE STAFF
The Office stan as now composed Is
ms follows.
ThoWuF Hull survey general: VIII
liam s. Hedges. chief clerk. Henry r.
d. Atkinson. chief agricultural d.
vision, Allison . Andrews. chief o.
mineral division Joseph HirschvORci,
Mrs. lNate a.. Burton Leopold l.. SOD.
erbcrg William g. Jennings Joseph T.
stephenson. Howard n. Suclgrove, SUI
size Hull Grace Nelson. Vera l. Felt,
Emory 81 Hedges, Charles L. Carl
nor Anna * GOdhc Earl W. Fassott.
and Madga Bcrgstrom.
lt is The aim of the Office 90 please
and accommodate the great mining ana
agricultural public; ana TO execute an
WORK lu lts caro- as wen and cxpoil-
rolsly as possible. That the aim rs
reached De- generally conceded by on
who have business with the office
several new commissions have d. m
ISSUED during the year 10 deputy min
cral surveyor Of whom there are now
58, au Increase ~ five over 1906.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-13
HOLIDAY EXCURSION
RATES

Via oregon Short I.Iuo. December
lsth ana -nth. Round uip 10 penvcr.
colorado springs. and Pueblo, 1915. 90
omaha or klusas city g32 00. no Port
land or sn1kaue. $3.50. 90 san flau-
cisco direct 333a0. t1 L1s Angeles. Ma
san Francisco. $3.50 Tickets good 30
days city Ticket Office. 29l Maln sd.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-13
NEARLY PLUNGED
into DEEP SHAFT
Harold King, Elevator Conductor,
Has Marrow ESCape-In-
veStigatiOn is Probable.

a narrow escape from death in an,
elevator SHAFT at the city and county
building was am experience that made
Harold Eing. the elevator conductor.
shake the rest of the day King
eye served him well and he came out
o. his fright without a scratch. Either
defective mechanism or c9relessuess ir
the engine room is believed 20 have
been responsible for the accident of this
morning and AN investigation win prob
ably b' ordered by the board of county
commissioners
CAR HAD DROPPED.
King had just stopped his car on
rs fourth floor of The building 10 per-
NIT passengers Co leave the car. He
and when he stepped back 10
enter the car uI. ,uot found no land
ing where he expected 10 find the floor
of the car. A quick glance told him
why. The car had dropped from the
fourth floor into the basement. and had
he not caught the grated door with his
hand. he would have fallen fully go
feet down the shaft ON to the machin-
cry al the top Of the car.
NOT FIRST ACCIDENT.
The brakes on the car operate with
Su,h force that unless there ia some
ihing detective iu the machinery the
car could not have dropped unless
someone was triniuE with the machin-
cry in the engine room. The electrical
connection with the elevator from the
engine room permits a person IN the
room 10 operate the elevator al will.
and the conductor is powerless TO pre-
vent any movement. This IS the sec
end or third accident of this sort thar
has happened since King took charge
of the car, and an investigation fixing
the responsibility Of the occurrence is
now likely.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-13
SURVEYOR GENERAL
ISSUES REPORT
Year Has Been a Busy One in
That Officials De-
partment.
|QVER HALF MILLION ACRES.
operations In Mineral Surveys Not
Les Active-PersOnnel of
Office Force.

A rport issued by the surveyor gem
nl for Utah. NJ TO Dec. Is. 1907, shows
Aat d.. year has been an active one in
be department. Of that official. The sta
1lcs In part are as follows:
Total number Of acres surveyed and
approved by the surveyor general for
Clah up to Dec. IS. 1907, is p. lOS, 550.Sl
.ces
During the year 1907 surveys have
oea approved covering an area OF 644.-
'@a acres. involving a mileage OF 1853
ri IS chs. 20 ks. and located as fol-
cHs
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-13

Iou can save dollars and at
me same time remember your
family Xmas with something that
|III be appreciated, give abso-
a'a'9rt. and be up TO the
minute in style. Hundreds of
styles in Money BaCk"shoes and
''ppers to choose from at no
more than you pay for the other
s.Ou and everybody knows they
.. are worth more. Get them now,
u y, can be exchanged any time
alter the holidays.
DAVIS SHOE co.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-13
COAL FOR THE POOR.
4. &. ". L. VIII Give One Hundred
tbs for Distribution Among Needy.

Following the annual custom. Col T. G..
Weber manager OF 4. g.. NJ T. this
morning announced that that Institution
would donate 100 tons OF coal 20 the de-
serving poor OF Salt Lake city bv way
Of Christmas glft. The distribution
Of fuel will bo made from the office of
the Presiding Bishop, us iu The past the
coal being furnished and delivered bv the
a.. s.. Martin Coal and Fuel company
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-13
WARD
ENTERTAINMENTS

TIuocnth Ward-Thero vili Boz rive
Du 200 Doc Fifteenth ward amusement
hall. Thursday Dec. no. 1907. "a grand
CHRISTINE charity ball. Good music and
"a good time Tor an
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-13

IN addition 20 the above there are I'm
POP ONE large number OF townships
or wholly worked up. but not
approved. embracing several hun
"fa miles, ana several thousand acres
MINERAL SURVEYS ORDERED.
u.4',s for mineral surveys issued
,.1.Ns lne year commencing Dec. I.
so ana ending Nov 30. 1907, We're as
MIuir- Nh 10
Districts Surveys f,co,, ",
American Fork 90
HiB cottonwood ...... Is
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-13
IN JUDGE DIEHLs COURT.
Martell Hearing Observation-Disclosures
itobbcry Case -.

Two state cases were disposed of th.E
morning BOO Judge Diehfs court Tho nrst
was that of frank Mauen che man who
wac recently shot by AmEander polcs.
Mareu s charged with tho larceny of
"a certain r.I cow" THO alleged offenso
wee committed three years ago. The
80 -cL loI neNt Tuosday
I.--IIIu Iemmnr. charged With high-
nIl robbery. wac gwen hearing thIa
muIGlna No "a alleged that lr. with d
man nHmed Parker who M nov SERVING
Ifu yeas sentence iu fhf state uriann.
held up .4n4 Ivnhea = cHored man named
Daniel Webster m 81 d 0u the nIrht 10
OCT ~ Dsmming WAC held 10 the dls-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-13
BoEAFIDn SALE

20 per cent On AN pictures and cnlen-
dars IN the store. one week only >. W
Gessf0rd. bl south Main.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-08-31
The Voice Admired.

The voice that is heard without
raising the natural speaking tones Is
the well-modulated voice which i'm
presses one with it's calm and it's sin
cerity. ...
Train the ear to recognize pleasant.
sounding, agreeable voices and listen
to your own critically
A shrill, parrot-like voice makes the
most beautiful woman a trying com.
panion.
Just as the touch of womans hand
should be warm caress, SO should
her voice fall upon the ear with pleas.
antness.
A course of instruction in vocal cul.
ture will create a decided change
many times, but a vast improvement
may be found in deep breathing and
careful attention.
Fast talking and loud talking ruin
the voice.
It is the well-poised woman who re-
ceives the admiration and respect.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-08-31
Nature Fake.

Ants are really very long-lived, con-
sidering their minuteness. A natural
ist had two queens under observation
for ten years and one of Sir John
Lubbock's ant pets lived into her fiji
teenth year. Ants are very tenacious
of life after severe injury. Following
the loss of the entire abdomen they
sometimes live two weeks, and in one
case a headless ant, carefully decapi-
tated by aseptic surgery, lived for Al
days. A carpenter ant, after being
submerged eight days in distilled
water, came to life upon being dried,
SO that they are practically proof
against drowning. They can live long
periods without food; in one case the
fast lasted nearly nine months.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-08-31
Pneumatic Tube Story.

An aged colored man who had bust.
ness in the Baltimore News Office
ambled into the editorial rooms-yes,
ambled is the word. He sat for sew
eral minutes gazing at the pneumatic
tube stations set up like horns of an
orchestrion at the desks of the city
and telegraph editors. There WAS a
buzzing sound as copy boy pulled a
lever, and the old man smiled, as if
expecting something pleasant, then
took on look of disappointment A
fewlminutes later the boy sent another
piece Of copy whirling upstairs, and
again the visitors expression passed
from anticipation to disappointment,
then bewilderment. Finally he &C
costed the telegraph editor:
"'Scuse me, sub, but mout ak yo'
what dem things is?"
Certainly he might and was enlight-
ened ... -..--.
We'll, I 'clah t. goodness" he ex-
claimed; Il thought dey was some sort
O. music box t. entertain yo' gemmens
whilst yo' worked"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-08-31
SHE BEAT HER REscuER.
Saved Her Life but Spoiled Hel
Marketing.

1t happened in Harlem, says the
New York Press. An old woman car
rying a basket of groceries started
across the street just as trolley car
came along at clip that would have
made stop within ten cars lengths
apparently an impossibility. The cid
woman possibly was deaf, for she
walked to the center of the tracks,
and the motorman evidently hadn't
thought she would do it, for he made
no effort to check his car until the
old woman stopped. knowledge of
her position suddenly burst upon her
but she couldn't move, and the car
was SO close by this time that her
death appeared inevitable.
Whether he had more powerful
brake than ordinary or such superhu-
man strength that he was able to &C.
complish what didn't seem possible,
but at any rate the motorman brought
his car to sudden stop within foot
OF the old woman. So sudden was
it that passengers were jerked from
HASAA SSoIo anu buS dhS Aduu1S vas
SO far out, and the motorman, with
both hands on it, had leaned so far
forward that he was tumbled over the
dashboard and fell on the woman he
had saved.
The old woman was knocked to her
hands and knees, but not injured by
the motorman's fall, and the motor
man, too, escaped even bruise, but
crushed the basket of groceries be-
meath his weight. The old woman
saw this first, her precious eggs, meat
and vegetables ruined in the dirt, and
scrambling to her feet, she made vio-
lently for the man who had saved
her life but destroyed the family
fodder. Ratified and dazed he ducked
her clawing fingers, and ran twice
around the car with her In wild pur-
suit before man on the street
stopped laughing long enough to seize
the bellfgerent old lady and enable
the motorman to jump on the plat
form, turn on the power and escape
the fury.
81 guess she wouldn't have been
so fighting mad if I'd killed her." was
the way the motorman described it in
speaking of the reward she had given
him for saving her from death.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-08-31
SETTING THE BRIDE AT EASE.
"Widder's" Sympathy Went Out to
Fellow Passenger.

A couple recently married had just
entered the train that was to bear
them to the mountains on their honey
moon, when they became aware of the
close scrutiny of them by a female pas
sengef, who had evidently Spotted" a
bride and groom. The young wife, on
opening her handbag, let fall some
rice on the floor. and the woman
smiled. The other passengers regard
ed the couple with interest. Seeing
that the bride was every moment be-
coming more flushed and uncomfort-
able by reason of their scrutiny, the
woman in the goodness Of her heart,
leaned across the carriage.
Never mind. my dear!" she said.
'T'm a wilder now, but by this time
next week I'll be in the same fl: my
self"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-08-31
Denends on the poas.

Asa Goddard, of the American Auto
mobile association, was recounting in
Worcester some of his touring adVen-
lures.
"One summer morning." he said,
"the approach of great flock of sheep
obliged me to pull off the narrow coun-
try road. I halted my car, and watch
ed with interest the passage of the
sheep, the intelligent dogs and the
shepherd.
81 had short talk with the shep-
herd about his odd and difficult trade.
"'hook here l said, what do you do,
driving sheep like this on a narrow
road, when you meet another flock
coming in the opposite direction?'
WELL said the shepherd, we just
drive straight on, both of We, and the
one that has the best dogs gets the
most sheep"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-08-31
The Size of Him.

eyes," snarled the eminent Octo-
pus who had just had returned to him
what Shakespeare sarcastically called
trash" This is my purse, and the
contents, S1,143.09, are intact; but it
is three days, seven hours and nine
teen minutes since I lost it. Where
is my interest, young man; where is
my interest? "-Puck.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-08-31
No pauht khouf IL.

Kind Tather-My dear, IL you want
good husband, you just marry Mr..
Goodboy. am quite sure that he is
really devoted to you.
The Girl am truly glad to hear
you say SO, papa. But are you quite,
quite sure?
Kind Father-Positive, my love, pos
tive. I've been borrowing money OF
him for six months, and he still keeps
coming here, SO it's all right, it's all
right. He loves YOU!