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Evening star., 1907-08-18
WANT Help TELL POWDERLY
New Scheme for Directing the Tide
of immigration.

Mr.. r. V. Powderly of the immi-
grafton bureau has taken a new method Of
ascertaining the best location for the horde
of immigrants that Is now pouring into
this country. He has sent circular letter
to all postmasters asking them to inform
him what class Of labor Is needed in their
immediate neighborhood and to give in
formation that may be used to intelli-
gently guide the bureau in the distributing
Of immigrants Some time ago somewhat
similar inquiries were sent to the gov
ernors Of all the states and about twenty
five replies have been received. These re-
plies indicate a very lively interest in
various sections Of the country in secur-
ing immigrants to develop latent re-
sources. The south is showing a growing
interest in such development and in many
sections is endeavoring to introduce agri-
cultural labor.
1t Is expected the pOstmasters Of the
country will very generally reply to these
questions. the circular will probably be
received by them as an order from su-
perior officers in this city. The circulars
are now beng mailed and replies will
probably begin to come in next week.
Evening star., 1907-08-18
CLERMoNT's CENTENNIAL.
Observance Of First Steamer Trip on
the Hudson River

NEW YORK. August 1.-THE centennial
OF the first trip OF Robert Fulton's steam
boat Clermont up the Hudson river was
celebrated today.
Promptly at 1 o'clock. which was the hour
when the Clermont started on her trip that
marked an epoch in navigation one hundred
years ago, all the steam whistles on river
and ocean craft in the harber blew a long
blast. while ensigns were dipped and bands
on Hudson river boats and ocean liners
played Fulton's favorite song Bonnie
Doom
A committee of the Robert Fulton Memo
rial Association observed the day by taking
a trip up the Hudson.
Evening star., 1907-08-18
STRAUS SAW HAWAII.
Found Everything Lovely, Especially
the japanese.

SAN FRANCISCO. August l7-Amons
the passengers on the steamer Asia which
arrived today from Honolulu. was Oscar 3.
Slraus. Secretary Of Commerce and Labor
Secretary Straus said that during his stay
or the Islands he looked into immigration
matters and into the labor question. Mr.
Straus said lie also investigated the matter
OF aids to navigation especially sites for
lighthouses already decided upon and those
proposed He investigated the report that
there was a feeling of enmity toward
America and Americans on the part of the
japanese in Hawaii and found It without
foundation.
X. lshiyi. secretary OF the commerce bu-
reau OF the Japanese foreign office, who
Will visit the principal cities OF this country
n'fsre rr'"~T;rg 20 the orient, was also q
.E e. NSiGtic
Evening star., 1907-08-18
THOUGHT HIM A CRIMINAL.
Little Man, Who Sat With Policeman,
Had Uncomfortable Ride.
From the New York Times

FROM the New 1ork Times.
Interest was aroused on a downtow
subway express train yesterday afterno"
by a big policeman who got aboard at
street. pushing in front of him a ma
looking, well-dressed little man. with
mien, who lookel as If he was meeting
felow-mortas for the last time
The policeman thrust his companion
a corner and took the next seat. ovarl
ping him so heavily that the little /
soon became bathed in perspiration
moved uneasily in his seat.
The representative OF the law took
notice, but sat stold, while the passenl
wondered what was the crime for WI
the sad-faced culprit was to b. int
cerated.
swell pickpocket." said one woman
a loud voice. Her companion. a thin w
an with five children. suggested that
might have run away from his wife
family.
At the Brooklyn bridge the policer
rose from his seat and stalked out, leaN
his half-crushed victim reclining on
seat In damp state OF collapse 4
OF relief went up from the women in
car as the sadfacet little man loo
around hastily and then went into the
car to get a change Of environment
had realized all along that his fellow-I
sengers looked upon him a crook.
his timid. shrinking nature prevented
from asking the big policeman to IN
higher up, although there was plenty
room on the side seat.
Evening star., 1907-08-18
PARACHUTE FAILED HIM.
Aeronaut Dashed to Death on a Fac
tory Roof.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, August 17.-Theo-
dore French, young aeronaut. met instant
death today by falling upon the roof of a
factory In West Haven after a drop of 15O
feet
Young French ade daily ascensions at
Savin Rock. summer resort near here,
ana today he was on the program to make
a double parachute drop. The first drop
was successful, but on the second, which
was made from a cannon the parachute
failed to open. and French fell a distance
of 40 feet on the roof of piano factory.
His rack was broken and he died in
stantly. Several thousand persons wit
messed the ascension and many friends Of
the young man saw him drop to his death
Trench lived in West Haven and was the
son Of PoIo eman Robert French of that
place He twenty years old.
Evening star., 1907-08-18
COMPANY FEELS srR1NaENcY.
Troy Firm May Have Receiver,
Though Assets Exceed Liabilities.

UTICA, N. Y. August 17.-Application
was made before United States Court Judge
Ray at Norwich today for the appointment
Of a receiver for Curtiss. Leggett & Co.,
manufacturers of shirts, collars and cuffs
of Troy.
A petition is filed by three Troy creditors
who alleged that the firm is insovent. The
liabilities are placed at $l.100.0O0. while
the assets are said to be nominaliy $1,000
OOo. The company was formed several
years ago by the consolidat en- of other
companies. 1t is said that the stringency
of the money market has cramped the
company.
1t Is not expected that there will be op-
position to the proceedings and a receiver
will be appointed who will continue the
business till the concern may be reorgan-
lied and put on a stronger basis. The
company employs about 1,4OO operatives.
Evening star., 1907-08-18
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

WABASH. Ind, August 17.-In an auto
mobile accident this afternoon seven per-
sons were injured, several of them serf-
ously. Arthur McCracken, an attorney, was
driving the machine.
CHARLESTON, s. c.. August 1.-THE
steamer Shenandoah, with a cargo of coal,
from Baltimore for Mare Island navy
yard, is reported wrecked at Melbourne,
Australia, due to a heavy storm encoun-
tered while rounding Cape Horn.
NEWPORT, R. l.. August I7.-Meadow-
brook won match from Point Judith, in
the Westchester Polo Clubs competition.
The score. 9A to 8.
LONDON. August 17.-According to the
published announcement today, Capt John
Reginald Lopes Yarde-Buler heir Of Lord
Churston, is married to Miss Denise Orme,
an actress, prominent as singer in light
opera. The marriage Is said to have taken
place on April "a last.
MEXICO CITY, August 17-Negotiations
are pending here for the purchase Of a
tract Of 10000 acres Of land to be colon
lied by Russians. Twenty thousand
shortly. and they will be Joined here by
1000 who are now at Los Angeles, Cal.
The colony may be located in the plateau
region of northern Mexico.
BOSTON, August 17.-Buildine Inspec-
tor John P. Clarke of this city was ar.
rested here today charged with accepting
a bribe from a contractor. The arrest
was made by inspectors, who, it Is alleged.
witnessed the payment Of $40 to Clarke by
the contractor. Several days ago the
approached by Clarke with a proposition
to pay money for a lenient inspection of
buildings erected by him, and a trap was
laid which resulted In the arrest today.
Evening star., 1907-08-18


involved and no risks to run. but dictate to
the Punc. 10 me SnDconIraGIo.S 2 "a anu VII ~ af
t,nd To- the erection OF his own building and
sfve the per cen; that is taken by some OF
T. general contractors, lie WoHid '9en ne
ms n' .. ri: Ill @st,.e mn
a.. r,,. f.. rlaf- Eu.rdine contracts out to
general contractors. They attend to the
matter themselves and save the general
'.t.fIri.rr commission.
IN incident vas related where ;. hann,
sons . 90 had their attention attracted
- tH' "7ilinE cat OF ih" union carpenters
fr'.ay tr"-us" il was stated they were
working i1T a hrm oi contractors who
y.'rs members oi the Employers Associa-
ton H"d favored the open shop. When the
strike "t- ordered a member of tn" firm
desire" to know why the carpenters had
h-ra pull d When he was informed ii
is sid. A" t,lePhen"d to the contractors
that run-1Ui1o m"n would not be permit
t"d 10 work "a The establishment He there
upon rnnuli"d the union carpenters. pla IA
them ON TIE frm's pay roll ana declared ne
would complete the work under his own
SIprgN sion
In fn~-fp-. ia the case of Contractor
Arthur CuSsiiI. the executive committee
mon EtHt.d that he not sign an agree
mrEt Z" ,mp.oy only union mechanics in
NM, T .e nd wo"id nor "9I!J 'ig, ~, Nv, 1r thc
rT'f'o- "i' % sHop conditions. Then the
u''''t .i''.l - Went - W'fN 10 complete
- r,t 80 : ,,.,t 'N' ''''' '' mas
ht 'He W uhICI?al oui4o1hS
J; ".'~ as" explain d that the union
N ."';.I.~ W're permitted To work on the
nun % .pdi nutI.itng with uua-un on plumbers
l....t-... W Persons fha ,,rtr..,,,r - 20,
,.
" '.'''''' o. 'he h'hp'"I'rS Association
6hn htd "h nH'HntruiIah." contract with
rur-uuIuD plumbing firm. which had
been entered INTO h"forc the pres mt COM
plicIttous arp>"
Evening star., 1907-08-18
DIED ON AN. AUTO RIDE.
Companions of the Girl Are Held on
SUSPICION

SAN FRANCISCO. August 17.-An auto
mobile containing two men, young wom-
an and the body of girl. who had been
a companion on round of visits to beach
resorts, arrived at the Park Hospital TODAY.
The three were arrested and will be held
until the cause of the girls death is fully
explained. The dead girl was Frances Earl.
1411 Golden Gate avenue. San Francisco.
Her companions were George W. Ford.
Harry McHenry and Pearl Shelton. The
men stated that the girl had taken several
drinks, tainted and soon expired
Evening star., 1907-08-18
Singer Killed Plavine Sailor

SANDUSKY. Ohio. August 17.-John Wor-
den Of London, England. a grand opera
baritone ''roughing it, as a deck hand on
the steamer John Harper. in port here. fell
through hatchway into the hold this morn.
Ing. struck on his head and was instantly
killed. He shipped at Marquette. Michigan.
August and was on his second trip.
Evening star., 1907-08-18
Fields Not Released.

WHEELING. w. Va, August 17.-1n
the case Of Thomas M. Fields. the Wash
ington D. c.. attorney serving a term In
the Moundsville penitentiary for embezzle-
ment at Washington. Judge Dayton Of the
federal district court tonight refused to
entertain a motion to dismiss on habeas
corpus and ordered that Fields complete
his term. Fields claimed he had been
illegally convicted.
Evening star., 1907-08-18

indents on the reserve ammunition of the
first (Constantinople) and second (Ad-
r!anople) Army Corps. but the disorganiza-
ton of the transport. the utter breakdown
of the under-staffed and ill-equipped med
cal seryiceand the Indifferent morale, both
or officers and men. initiate far more
seriously against Faiz Pasha's chances
than the notorious weakness of his troops
in tactics and musketry. According TO all
indications the war may last for years.
Evening star., 1907-08-18
The Dog.

From Spare Hours.
think every family should have a dog:
it Is like having a perpetual baby; 1t Is the
plaything and crony Of the whole house.
1t keeps them all young. All unite upon
Rover. And then he tells no tales, betrays
no secrets, never sulks, asks no trouble
some questions and is always ready for a
bit of fun.
Evening star., 1907-08-18
Future Banishment of Disease.

sSIT
l am certain 1t is safe to prophesy that
the time will come when hospitals for in
fect!ous diseases will be empty and not
wanted. l also look forward to the time
when 1t will be as anomalous for persons
to die of scarlet fever, typhoid, cholera and
diphtheria as it will for a man to die Of
VOLTS bite in England. Very little how
ever. can be done by the Legislature. but
everything by the progress of medical
science. and in much larger degree by
the intelligence Of the people.
Evening star., 1907-08-18
Mrs. Taft Is Worse.

M1LLBURY. Mass. August 17.-Mrs.
Louisa NJ. Taft, mother Of Secretary OF
War William H. Taft. is not quite well
tonight. according to the attending ply
sican. DR.. Charles A Church. 1t is not a
radical change for the worse. but less
comfortable day than she has been having
during the middle of the week.
Evening star., 1907-08-18
EARTHQUAKE in Porto Rico.

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, August IA
perceptible earthquake was noticed here at
Z o'clock last night and at O'Clock this
morning a heavy shock was recorded. This
awakened many people. No damage has
been reported from any part of Porto Rico.
Evening star., 1907-08-18
Foraker Speaks at Picnic.

NEW CARLISLE. Ohio. August 17.-Sena-
tor Foraker spoke here today on the occa-
sion of the annual picnic OF the Western
Association of Pioneers. TIE senator was
given reception prior to the speechma king.
Evening star., 1907-08-18

An easy way to peel tomatoes is to put
them in a basin Of boiling water for five
minutes. and you will find that the skin
will come off quite easily.
Evening star., 1907-08-18
FEVER LIST GROWS,
Three New Cases According to Last
Report

Chief Surgeon Taylor at Maranao.
Cuba. informed the War Department that
there were two new cases OF yellow fever
at Cienfuegos, Cuba-one a member Of
the Hospital Corps and the other a Span
lard. and that one new case is reported
at Berneja. near Alacranes
Evening star., 1907-08-18

NEWPORT, r. l., August 17.-Meadow-
brook won a match from Point Judith, in
the Westchester Polo Clubs competition
The score, 9A to 9.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-11-02
Plants That Bloom Well
in Winter Window Boxes.

The common petunia of the summer
garden makes a most satisfactory win
ter-bloomer, if its old branches are cut
entirely away when the plant is ported.
Very soon it will make new growth,
and in a few weeks times it will come
into bloom, and you will have flowers
from it until spring.
The scarlet SALIVA of the summer gar
den is another very satisfactory plant
for winter lowering. Pull away from
the old plant a shoot to which bit of
root is attached, and pot it. and in
short time it will begin to grow thriftily.
and by the time winter is here you will
have a plant of good size, we'll supplied
with branches. from whose tips spikes
of intensely brilliant flowers will be sent
out in great profusion. The only draw
back to the cultivation of this plant in
the house is its liability to become in
tested with the red spider.
This pest can be kept in subsection,
if not wholly routed, by frequently show
erings with water. Apply with a garden
sprayer. being sure that it reaches the
under side of the leaves, where the spi-
der likes to hide away. Moisture, and
moisture alone, will keep this pest from
injuring your plants. Tobacco infusions.
smoking and emulsions are also good sub
jugators of this pest.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-11-02
women Don't Know How to Rest.

The trouble with most women is they
don't know how to take things easily,
says The Delineator for October. They
think that because they have many
things to do which they must give their
attention. they must keep steadily at
work until the last task has been accom-
plished. when, as a matter of fact a
minutes rest now and then would give
a great deal more energy to be expended
in disposing of these manifold duties
Thus. il the housewife is her own
cook. she will find countless opportuni-
ties to rest a minute while working in
the kitchen. One woman has lounge
there. 1t is not such a lounge as she
might place in her parlor, perhaps, but
it is a possible resting-place and, what
is also to the point, it cost next to moth
ing. for she made it with her own hands.
To do this she first secured two long
boxes from one of the neighboring stores
and these she nailed together, end to
end. Around all four sides she tackled
some strips of dark-colored denim, and
upon the top of the boxes she placed a
good. thick mattress, which she had
covered with some attractive but wash
able material. A soft pillow or two.
covered with the same material, added
the one touch necessary to make the
invention complete.
Comfortable? No, it may not be as
comfortable as a couch from the furni-
ture shop, but it viii answer the pur-
pose.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-11-02
GOSSIP FOR THE LADIES.

seem able to recuperate with such rapid
NY that as little as four hours sleep
sufices them.
10 mention few notable instances,
Frederick the Great, Napoleon, and his
conqueror, the Duke of Wellington.
John Wesley, and in recent years. Ed
lson, the inventor, were able to refresh
themselves completely within this time.
On the other hand, anaemic and nervous
individuals may recuperate with such
extreme slowness that they require ten,
twelve or thirteen hours of sleep properly
TO redress the balance.
At rough working average it may
be stated that the majority Of vigorous
adults require an average of about nine
hours. Women require from half an
hour to an hour more than men of their
age. Any attempt to shorten this nee
essary period, whatever it may be-
which can readily be aseertained by each
individual for himself by a brief period
Of intelligent experimentation, is not only
irrational but suicidal.
As matter of fact, the average
amount of sleep taken by most individ-
uals is in the neighborhood of nine
hours.-Cooking Club Magazine
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-11-02
Who Knows Him Best.

A girls attitude toward the man to
whom she is engaged is distinctly
"touchy," as far as Others are concerned
In her own mind she feels quite certain
that she knows him better than does any
one else in the world, and many times
she is right But there are other sides
or phases that are unknown to her, ana
with the strongest intuitions and great
est congeniality she still needs little
while in which to become aware of all ms
tastes and inclinations, his likes and dis
likes. During this time and that OF her
early married lite she is resentful toward
any person, even his men friends VINO
know more of him than she does, and
If it is a girl who is better acquainted
with his foibles and tastes she straight
way thinks that woman is horrld. IL
is this fact that causes man to drop
so many of his old acquaintance after
his marriage, and the only ones VINO
survive the change are those VINO are
tactful or who do not parade in the Il
knew-him-before-yo class.
No girl means for a moment TO make
herself unpopular with the chances OF men
Of her acquaintance She rarely inten-
tionally conveys to the newly engaged an
insinuati0n of knowing the man better
than does the girl whom he is 10 marry
1t is frequently quite unconscious. on her
part that she says, speaking OF the man
to his finaneee: Charlie used to 90 mus
and SO, or ITO like thus and so. 1t Il
no secret that be did the quite innocent
and proper thing of which she speaks or
that he liked certain other kinds Of
things. but if it comes in the ishf OF
information TO his bride-elect or young
wife she does not like it. nor the Ia
miliarity of the first name, and the inIof-
nation becomes unpopular.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-11-02

Il shall winter in the Sahara" said a
travelling man. with a caravan | shah
traverse, under the binding sun, an end
less plain of snowwhite sand, but none
of my Mahometan attendants will wear
any kind of shade over his eyes.
Against the dazzling glare the backs
of their necks will be swathed in white
linen, and even their ears will be pro-
tected. Nothing though, will keep the
sun out of their faces.
Wondering about this, | said one day
to the caid of an Algerian village:
why don't you Arabs wear q cap
of some sort? You live in the worlds
worst sun-glare, but neither fez nor tur-
ban under any circumstances has a
peak
The Koran the caid answered, for
bids all true believers TO shade their eyes.
Obeying the Koran implicitly, we DWELL
ers in the desert avoid like poison bruins
to our head gear In consequence there
Is more blindness amongst us than
amongst any other people in the world Y
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-11-02
vor Girls without Money.

The first lesson to learn is work. Whct
ever you attempt, do your best.
The beaten path to success has a
barbed wire fence around it for the girl
without money; but there are always
WAYS across lots and over hills.
When your star is high in the heavens,
look not back, keep ahead.
The farther You 90 the rougher will
seem the way but nearer are you coming
10 the goal.
That silver spoon story is overrated. If
YOU were not born with one in the mouth.
tbe world is full of them.
There are lot Of rich Young girls
" .som wealth has not spoiled.
And lots Of poor ones whom Ii would
not have helped.
Many rich girls would give ten wears
of their lives, if they had ii to give, to
have your genius, your ability, and your
clean character.
Possessed with these virtues, girl is
rich indeed.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-11-02

II seems too bad they should ever have
To &c without them.
The sweetheart got much more than
the wife gets. and yet she was not worth
quarter as much.
When she looked tired he went into
agonies of concern, but how often does
he notice the lines of WEAKNESS in the
vife's faces
Every tine she wore new gown or
looked unusually well he lavished all
sorts of tender compliments ON her.
With the wife half the time his only
notice of the new gown is TO comment
on its probable cost.
\ little bit of praise goes a wonder
fully long way with women-they have
got to have it to keep the heart in them.
\ woman can no more thrive without
praise, petting and love than plant can
without sun and water.
Women who don't get them become
sour and Discontinued. Frenchmen evil
happy by little kindnesses and gallan-
tries.
1t is no uncommon thing in this coun-
try or in England TO hear a man speak
70 hls wife IN i tone that he would NOT
dare use toward his cook. The latter
would probably have him arrested if he
attempted it.
There is no woman on earth, save his
mother, that man should treat with the
>same chiyalrons thoughtfulness as he
should his wife.
Every man likes to be admired and
looked up TO as an oracle by his woman-
kind. The married man who really
achieves this state of affairs is he who
remembers to oil the domestic machinery
with thoughtfuiness and occasional lit
tie remembrances.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-11-02
The Necessity of Sleep.

How much sleep shall have IN the
twenty -fours This can be answered I'M
hesitatingly in FIVE words, As much as
you can" AS the period Of sleep rep
resents the time necessary to restore the
oxygen balance OF the tissues. to re-
charge the battery. then obviously II
must last until that process has been
completed. as attested by the familiar
sense of '.restedness'' and refreshment-
Go to sleep when you're tired, get up
when you wake feeling rested" contains
the philosophy of the whole problem,
says writer in the American Maya
zine
Obviously. no hard and fast rule as 70
the number Of hours required can he
laid down. Just rs individuals diffeT
IN She color Of their hair and eyes, the
YlSor Of their appetites. their tendency
10 be fat OF lean. 50 shey differ IN the
rapiiity Of their reeuperation during
sleep. AS has been already meutiQneei,
Few vigorous, energetic individuals