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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
Strange Lakes.
From the Louisville Courier journal.

Vton tne IoulssIHs Ooul1et =5our na1'
Green lake, Colorado. is not only noted as
the highest lake in the United States. being
10,252 feet above the level Of the sea. but
also for the fact that its water has pecu-
liar faculty for petrifying substances that
are placed in 1t. The water of Medicine
lake, in the southern part Of the state of
Washington. on the Columbia plateau. pos
sesses such unusual qualities that no vege-
tation ever grows on or near its banks.
Owens lake, in Owen county. CAL, is so rich
in soda ash that 10000 tons were taken out
last year. The soda Is taken from the
water by the process of evaporation. This
lake. like the Great Salt lake, 10 gradually
disappearing. 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
Curiosity Of Punctuation.
Correspondence London Chronicle

Since you have requoted the example of
Incorrect punctuation, TT was and 1 said
not of =" 1t would be as well to give that
even better example. THAT that is is that
that is not Is not is not that II II is" And
to avoid nightmares we Immediately pune
tuate thus: That that Is, is; that that Is
not, IL not, y not that itf II In.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
Frequency Of Earthquakes.
From Ieslie's Weekly


That within single year three earth
quakes OF. sufficient violence to throw down
houses and destroy life should have oc-
CURED in such close proximity to large
cities as to cause the appalling disasters at
San Francisco, Valparaiso and Kingston is
certainly remarkable. 1t is not to be WON
dered at that this coincidence, for such 1t
must be considered. has given rise to a
widespread popular belief that the earth Is
in a state Of unusual instability. It is to
be noted. however. that there are thousands
Of earthquakes each year, and that of these
from fifty to seventy-ive annually are of
sufficient violence to be classed as world
shaking that Is to say. of such vigor as to
make pronounced records on the seismo-
graphs in dill parts of the world, and to en-
danger life and property near the center of
the disturbance. There have been no more
such shocks than usual during the past
year. but three OF them have happened to
occur near centers Of population in the
western hemisphere.
Most of the violent earthquakes pass with
little or no public notice. because they pro-
duce no noteworthy effect on human beings
For example, the earthquake OFF the coast
of Colombia January 81. 1906, one of the
most violent Of the year. attracted almost
no attention: yet had 1t occurred near a
city there would inevitably have been ter
rible destruction. OF afr the earthquakes
recorded whether vigorous or moderate
the vast majority occur in the two we'll
defined earthquake belts. Up to 1903 ap-
proximately 100000 earthquakes had been
recorded "a per cent of which occurred in
these two belts. One of the earthquake
belts, which nearly encircles the Pacific,
and in which lie both San Francisco and
Santiago. has been the seat of So per cent
of all recorded earthquakes. The other
belt. in which Jamaica lies, extends nearly
east and west. including the East and West
Indies. the Mediterranean and the Caucasus
and Himalayan regions. It is a noteworthy
and significant fact that the Panama canal
zone lies in this belt. In 1t Al per cent Of
all recorded earthquakes have occurred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21

An Exclusive Ladies Cloak,
Suit and Furnishing House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21

AS you probably
know, are yard-sQuare ends
of various grades Of mat
tings, and are wonderfully
useful. They are suitably
finished and will give good
service.
Third Floor.
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WIFE, lI6 w GLASS
and the County Federation of Woman s
Clubs.
Mrs. William H. Lamar of this place left
day or two ago to spend several months
with relatives in the south for the benefit
of her health.
Mr.. John j. Higgins, assistant treasurer
of the Farmers Banking and Trust Com
pany of this place, has been quite serious
ly Ill of grip and other troubles for the
past ten days. His condition is now under
stood to be somewhat improved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21

NEW, FRESH, CRISP
RuCH1NG, put up @ strips
in box; half day, tomorrow,
19c.
First Floor-Neckwear.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28
LAPPS ON DECREASE
REINDEER ALSO GRADUALLY
GROWING scARcER.
Herd Sold for Strong Drink-Nomad
Ic People Rapidly Diminishing,
But No Other Nation Can
Take Their Place.

Washington.-The Lapps are de
creasing in number. The most san
guine estimate of the numbers of the
entire race in Norway, Sweden and
Russia does not place them above 54,-
900. By some the number is placed
far lower on the strength of trust
worthy data. In Norbotten, the num-
ber of Lapps is 5000, of whom $500
are nomad Lapps and 500 settled,
since, certain number of Lapp fam
lilies have abandoned their wandering
habits, have built habitations here
and there, and have endeavored, with
more or less success, to initiate the
life of the Swedish settler.
That the race must die out eventu-
ally is certain, and its dininution may
be very speedy, though its complete
extinction may be still far off, since
there is no race that can possibly take
its place on the high reindeer fjaell-
Yet even here we come upon factor
which has, perhaps, hardly been reck-
oned with. We mean the decrease of
the herds of tame reindeer.
This has been going on in the last
quarter of a century with striking
rapidity. In one district alone in the
last IL years the reindeer have dimin-
ished from an estimated 10000 to an
estimated 1000. This decrease is ex-
planned variously. The commonest and
most plausible explanation which car
ries the authority of men well quail
fed to Judge, is that the demand for
reindeer flesh, which has been brought
nearer to the Lapp by the opening OF
the Bohemian railway. has tempted
them to part with the deer at rate
too rapid for their production.
The herds of reindeer, which are
taken off the high fjaell down to their
winter quarters, are now within four
or five days of Stockholm, and there
is a good demand for reindeer flesh. 1t
is said that the Lapp, who is no more
able to resist strong drink than any
other half-civilized man, is piled free
ly with brandy, and in that state will
part with his reindeer for a trifiing
sum, or even for fresh bottle of spir-
its or two. And he goes back to his
fjaell stripped of half his herd, and
with nothing to show for it.
But there is another cause also al
legged. and that by equally good au-
thorities. 1t is said that Swedish state
education is having upon the Lapp the
effect which not uncommonly follows
the early stages of learning. Every au-
tumn Swedes and Lapps alike send
down their children to the nearest ma
tional schcsi, where they remain for
the winter months, the Lapps in most
cases having ''seminaries" to them
selves. And it is declared that in the
case of both races alike, after a few
years of this training, the youngest
generation, when it comes to the age
of choosing it's way of life, shows an
unwillingness to return to the hard
outdoor life of the homes in the in
terror.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY.

Estate OF Margaret COweII, deceased.
The undersigned, having been ap
pointed executor of the estate of
Margaret Cowell. late of the city
and county of Denver. in the state
of Colorado. deceased, hereby gives no.
County Court of said city and county
of Denver, at the courthouse in Denver
in said county, on Monday, the 21st day
$3.50 o'clock "a. m. of said day, at which
time all persons having claims against
to attend for the purpose of having
the same adjusted. All persons in
debted to said estate requested to
make immediate payment to the un-
dersigned
Dated at Denver. Colorado, this 18th
day of September, A. ID. 1907.
HARRY COWELL,
Executor of the estate of Margaret
Cowell deceased
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28
A ROYAL Time

The Colorado Political Club, an or
ganization of colored voters, gave its
initial entertainment last Monday
night at it's spacious headquarters at
1712 Curtis street known as Odd Eel
lows hall. The membership of this
body, although in it's infancy, has al
ready risen far above the 200 mark,
and new applications are constantly
pouring in This first general meet
ing was notable success. 1t en-
braced merely the members and few
others who were known to be in sym
pathy and harmony with the aims and
purposes of the club. These objects
are set forth in the constitution, and
were read to the audience, which num-
bered about 800 of our most intelli-
gent and progressive citizens. An in
and speeches was well rendered and
enthusiastically received. A. j. Fitz-
patrick, the psreident, in few
well chosen words, announced the OBJ
ject and scope of the meeting, which
seemed to meet the cordial approval
of all. The speaker of the evening
was Lawyer ]. H. Stuart He heartily
commended the club on the scope and
objects of it's mission as set forth in
it's constitution. The keynote of his
eloquent and highly practical address
was the necessity for organization and
unity among our people as condition
of commanding the respect and atten-
tion of the dominant race, and secur-
ing the just recognition to which we
are entitled in virtue of our voting
strength and party loyalty. AS this
first meeting was not strictly political,
Nj. Stuart in the limited time allowed
him touched on various subjects con-
nected with the races welfare. He di-
rected attention particularly to the
fact. which he has the best opportu-
nifty of knowing, that our people are
purchasing more homes this year in
Denver than during any other period
of four years. He showed that the oc-
casion was opportune and inspiring,
as it incidentally commemorated the
forty-fifth anniversary of President
Lincoln's conditional emancipation
proclamation. He closed by showing
that though no political campaign was
at hand, the maxim, 'In time of peace
prepare for war;" also applies with
euual force tn nolitics Ar tho oIoea
of the program light refreshments of
ice cream and cake were served and
everybody felt like saying it was good
to be there. Prof Easley's orchestra
enlivened the occasion with choice Sc
lections of music
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28
FLYING LEAP RESTORES MIND.
PIucky Man Bandages Broken Leg
and Seeks Succor.

Joplin, Mo.-His reason restored by
leap from flying train that broke
his leg Fred Dubois, of Grove, /. T.,
bandaged the member in weed splints
and crawled two miles to a farm
house, eight miles south of here. He
was removed to a hospital here and
will recover.
Dubois, accompanied by three
brothers. was returning from Texas.
where he had shown pronounced
symptoms of insanity, and, evading
his brothers, he rushed to a car plat
form and jumped off six miles south of
Joplin while the train was running at
a high speed. The train was stopped,
but the brothers could not find Du
bois.
1t was "a hours later when he found
refuge at the farmhouse, and during
that time a terrific storm had pre-
ground.
Dubois, after his jump. regained rea-
Lon. He cut away his trousers leg at
the knee, cut some stiff weeds and
wrapped the cloth around them as a
splint Then he bound both legs to-
gether with his suspenders to better
stiffen the broken member, and began
his toilsome crawl to succor.
He did not remember leaving his
brothers on the train, nor having
Jumped from it. The skill he showed
in splinting the injured leg is the
lnsrvel of attending physicians.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28
SIZE HAD A GRIEVANCE.
The Result of a Woman's DelVing
lato EtymoIosy.

"Bah!" she said, aud flung her
cigarette into the crate. Swishing
their silk skirts the others turned
from the club window with inquiring
looks.
"Bah!" she said again. "Can we
women never be rid of the shacIzles
that man has been loading on us ever
since the cave bears day? Girls, I've
been reading etymology, and do you
know what I've found out? 1 have
found out that our very titles of honor
are but the badges of our servitude.
Lady, for instance, says my ety.
mology, means one who waits. A lady
is female who waits at table while
man gorges himself
Wife means a weaver. The wife
is the woman who weaves her hus
bands and children's clothes.
'Spinster is a spinner-a girl who
must spin lifetime's supply of linen
before any man will take her off the
old folks hands.
I'VE don't need mere spelling re-
form. We need word reform. Let
some reformer rise and abolish the
words lady, spinster and wife from
the language, and let suitable substi.
tutes for them be invented
"Hear. hear!" rose a soprano chorus
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28
zoos EGGS IN SIX MONTHS.
Delaware Man Does Well with Twenty,
Five Hens.

Dover, Del.-Alexander Minner. sec
retary of the council of Bowers Beach.
is an expert poultryman and has kept
systematic record of what his hens
were doing since January l. He Sc
lected % hens. provided trap nests
and watched what this little pen of
hens would do when properly fed and
watered.
For the first six months of the year
they laid zoos eggs. Ten per cent of
these eggs were saved for Matching
purposes and the residue brought cash
prices at the stores.
After counting out all cost of feed.
attention and housing, Mr.. Minner
finds that he has the original 20 hens.
1888 young chickens and S23.SS n his
',ash box.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

"Limitless Life" fame is in the city and
was an interesting caller at this office
Tuesday. DIR. Lucas is much enthused
over the success he is having in his work.
In California, where he has been for
more than a year, in the interest of hu-
manity his efforts have been crowned
with marvellous progress. DR.. Lucas
has determined faith that knows no
failure and we are proud to say he is
putting new sting in the work here
since his arrival.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

K. H. Norwood arrived in the city last
week from Grand Canon, Arizona, and
he, and his brother of this city has pur-
street, where they will continue as one
of the leading cafes of the West. With
the wide experience they have had in
this line it goes without saying that the
public will be gratified with their ex-
cellent serAice. Give them trial and
prove to these young enterprising men
that you appreciate good service.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

The Emancipation celebration at
East Turner hall last Tuesday night
was attended by large crowd of patri-
otfc people. Addresses were made by
Sir. @. S. Muse, Congressman Bonynge
and Rev. J. E. Ford. Congressman Bon
ynge touched on the National admins
tration and the question is now being
asked why this political organization
did not endorse the polices of the ad-
mipistration?
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

M. }. Harris, editor of the Kansas
City Signal was in the city few days
this week. Editor Harris is on lecture
tour in the interest of the race. He is
pleasing and interesting speaker and
reveals many logical thoughts for the
thinking people. While in the city he
paid this office friendly and interest
ing call. He expressed himself as being
much infactuated with our city.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

Mrs. Julius Abendolph, of Chicago,
has been visiting Mrs. Moral Keelan
and Mrs. Ealy for the last ten days.
During her visit party of five made
the famous Mt. Mcclellan trip above
the Loop, on the Argentine Pass R. r.,
as well as number of the shorter trips
around Denver. Mrs. Abendolph says
that Denver is one of the finest cities
she ever visited and enjoyed her trip
here immensely. She left Wednesday
night for her home.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28
Attention!

Mrs. M. A. Holly, who has
spent some time in st. Louis per-
fecting herself in the scalp and
hair treatment of Mrs. A. M. Pope,
has come. She is now prepared to
do the same work as is done in the
originator's parlors. She is the
sole agent for the famed prepara-
ton, "Poro." Address her at 2llS
Arapahoe street, or Phone Olive
1884.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28
Millinery Openin8.

Mrs Esther H. Morris will
hold a special display of mill
inery at her residence 1858
Stout street, Thursday even
ing, October 3rd. A beauti-
full hat will be given away on
that occasion.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

The Life and Works of Paul Laurence
Dunbar containing his complete poems
and best short stories. j. H. Doniphan,
agent, 1886 Stout street. Address him
card and he will call and show you the
book.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28
Havoc by Nun Butterfly.

The dreaded nun butterfly is ap-
pearing everywhere in Bohemia,
threatening the devastation of the for
ests. The neighboring woods of Saxony
and Silesia are also threatened. The
ministry of agriculture has named q
commission to investigate.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

Memorial services will be held at
Peoples Presbyterian church, 23rd and
Washington avenues, Sunday, Oct. 6, OF
under the auspices of the b. L. I. P. u.
of A. of United States and Canada
which will hold their convention here
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

Mrs. ]. B. Gist of 1929 Marion street,
entertained at luncheon Wednesday in
honor of Miss Sarah Gross of Colorado
Springs.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

There will be Sunday School rally
given by Scott NJ. E. church Sunday
Oct 9th. All Sunday Schools in the
city are invited to attend. There will
be program rendered by the school,
"Ihe Coming Hosts"
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

T. b. Reynolds, formerly of this city
but now of San Francisco, arrived in
the city Wednesday for few days visit
with his many Denver friends. He is
stopping at 1929 Arapahoe st.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

For Rent-A large front room and
rear room. Mrs. r. H. George, 2344
fremont Place. Phone Olive 1414.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

The Goldfield Mines Investment Co.
of Goldtield, New, is concern to invest
your capitol. Dividends will net big
profit on your investment. Read their
ad elsewhere in this paper.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

Ernest Howard, carpenter and all
kinds of job work done at reasonable
prices. Residence 553 Warren avenue
Phone 2l29 Brown.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

The greatest queensware sale ever
knwon in Denver is now going on at the
John Carson & Bro. Crockery Co.. 1t5h
and Stout SITS. Everything at sacri-
flee.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

Go to Haisner Liquor Co. for fine
wines, liquors and cigars, 2202 Larimer
street. Headquarters for Pullman por-
ters and walters.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

Mrs. Ida Kootz left last Sunday for
Baxter Springs, Kansas, to visit her
mother.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

Mrs. w. j. Scott of 246O Lawrence st.
met with painful accident this week,
by running needle through her hand.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

Miss Genevieve Collins of Colorado
Springs arrived in the city last week to
enter East Denver High School.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

Miss Jennie Hicks left the city Tues
day for Fisk University, Nashville,
Tenn, where she will take a postgrad-
uate course.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

Miss Hattie l.. Scott and brother, c.
w. Scott will leave tomorrow for Salt
Lake City, to join their father.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

Misses Bertha and Helen Mundy left
last Saturday for Washington, d. G. to
enter Howard University.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

Mrs. G. F. Adams of Chicago who has
been spending several months in the
city with relatives returned home, Mon
day.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

The next big event will be the grand
Mask ball at East Turner hall given by
Damon Lodge No. X. of p, Thursday
October. 3rd.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

Mrs. w. A Watkins of 1850 Curtis
street returned home last week after a
very pleasant trip to Salt Lake City.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

H. ]. Foster and A. Campbell arrived
home Friday of last week from three
weeks trip to Chicago
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

Mrs. Green Eubanks entertained the
Sewing Circle of Shorter church Thurs
day afternoon.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

Mrs. w. A. Watkins of $3.50 Curtis St.,
entertained Rev. j. G. Bell and wife at
luncheon, Tuesday afternoon.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

Mrs. Stella Thomas of Ogden, Utah
arrived in the city Wednesday, and is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. VIM. Crum-
mer.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

Program for Sunday Alliance tomor-
row: Address Congressman Bonynge;
Vocal solo, Mrs. Jones; Violin solo, Nor
gan jackson.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

Rev. J. E. Ford arrived in the city
Friday of last week from Jacksonville,
Fla.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

Rev. Jordan Allen who attended the
A. M. E. Annual Conference last week
feft for his home in Kansas City, Mon
day.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

Wm. Scott Lee one of Denver's real
estate dealers, will erect an apartment
house at 26th and Race streets, exclu-
sively for colored tenants.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

next week. T. McAllister, President of
les for the occasion.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

Miss Stella Coker left Friday of last
week for her home in Kansas City, Mo.
While here she was the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. j. A. Denton of S26 Goth St.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

Eli Morgan has returned from Lake
City, Colo,, where he spent his vacation.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

r. D. Hobson returned Tuesday from
two weeks trip in California.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

Jordan White will leave the city next
week on his annual vacation.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

James Russell, Jr. is on the sick list.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28
Local Notices.

Hair cut Is cents. 1s47 Blake street
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28

Mrs. III. r. Butler and little daughter
are visiting friends in Omaha.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-09-28
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PARLOR TABLES
Mahosany-fnished. plain tops, So "a
to 81. 40.
Same as above with inlaid tops.
5000 to S74. so.
wOMEN'S WORK
TABLES
Mahog or mahogany-fnished,
S16.49 TO S37.49.
HALL CLOCKS
Solid Oak Clocks. ~earher-d finish. fitted
with s-day KEY winding movement.
hour and half hour strike. S1O.40-
Solid Oak Clocks. weafhered finish. g.
dsy movement. brass weights; hour
and half hour strike. S17. 81
Other Hall Clocks. in Mission. golden oak
aad mahogany. from S2S. "a to
S294.33
WOMEN'S DESKS
Mahogany finished Desk. 2T fuche. long.
with one long drawer and pigeon holes.
Other Desks in mahogany. mahogany
finished plain and inIaid. n1arqusterie.
various woods. SfO.24 70 S2f7.
CHILDREN'S
FURNITURE
Hand-nade Willow Settees. Rockers snd
Arm Chairs. with cushions fors seat
and back:
Sofas. SfO.4S Arm Chairs.
S.. 04. Arm Rockers. S. 81
Bent Wood Chairs and Rockers IN oak
ard mahogany. So. 81 10 So. So
High Chairs. oak and mahogany finished,
50. 81 70 S.74.
MUSIC CABINETS
Mahosany-fnished. open front, 81. SO
20 S5- 81
Mahogany finished. panel front doors.
S7.49 70 Sc. "a
Mahogany finished. inlsia Or plain panel
doors. S15.34 70 SS4- pa
Fancy Corner Chairs
Par!or Corner Chairs. highly Polished
mshogany-arishsd frames, covered
with high grade tapestry velour 5f
satin damask. So 90.
Corner chairs. rr1ahogan.F-fnish>d. irlaid
backs. high grade covering. SS. 81.
Other Corner Chairs ranging uo 10
fS.T4.