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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-18
THE SERVANT QUESTION.
Will the Problem Be Solved by In
stitutionalism.
From Scribner's.

From Scribners.
With the practical extinction of the race
of good servants and the diminution in the
supply of any sort of servants Chose recent
statistics about the falling off in the num-
Der Of French bonnes-thOse hearty sensi-
BILE creatures on whom one would longest
have pinned ones faith-are the most ap
palling), our theorizers have been saying
that We should be reduced to employing
Asatics or to going quite without service
in the strictly personal sense The problem.
according to lecturers and essayists on
sociological topics. is to be entirely solved
by institutionalism. l think they are leav-
ing out of account some permanent ten
denotes of human nature. Cooking done at
central kitchens. housemaids' work sup
piled by the hour. sanitary dust removing
by the job, may be satisfactory changes
some of them are very satisfactory-yet
there remains a something in service which
cannot be contracted for on the totally i'm
personal principle. OF course men and
women could outgrow altogether the con-
ception of personal service. This (to bring
him forward AGAIN. so modern person as
Mr.. Shaw would prognosticate His true
Overmen would as lief black their own
boots as not And indeed there is no OBJ
lection. But it Is not alone question Of
not objecttng. The Overman must also
have the time. There are, in full and
complex life. an infinity of tasks more
minute and, In themselves inconsequential
trusted to employees of the most upto-date
domestic agencies without time and-nerve-
consuming explanations; tasks which a
silent, ever-present intelligence, working
shadow-ke in the background. divining
answers without putting questions, alone
can execute to the immeasurable enfran-
chisement of the busy man.
While we hear that soon there are to be
no more servants. everywhere. from the
heads of the big corporations down, there
goes up the cry for the faithful mantle
man who is willing to be faithful in secret
and without putting poses in his own hat
Naturally, while every man thinks he Is as
much entitled to the posies as the other
man, being faithful in secret will not pre-
sent Itself a popular occupation. Yet
it is possible that when perfect equality Of
everybody to everybody else has been abb
solutely established the desire to prove 1t
will seem embarrassing and superfiuous
Then there might be good servants again.
And would 1t not be a whimsical thought
that the occupation should be rather
sought for than not by cultivated persons
who had somewhat lost interest in life
perhaps on their own account. but were
still vicariousy interested In the activities
of others, and besides. content to earn
their livelihood obscurely?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-18
The Summer Feeding Of Poultry.

From Suburban Life.
Notwithstanding the low price of eggs in
summer. 1t ought to be possible to continue
to make the flock show a profit. because OF
the greatly reduced cost of feeding. Wher-
ever the hens have a fair amount OF range
they will be able to pick up a considerable
portion Of their living, and 1t Is mistake
to feed them heavily. Almost no meat will
be required for hens on range, they will
be able to pick up a great number Of bugs
and worms. Little corn should be given.
as that is too heating for a summer ration.
At the same time, a little corn in advisable,
as 1t tends. In my opinion, to give the eggs
a better color
The simplest system Of summer feeding Is
that made possible by the use of hoppers
in which dry feed is kept at all times. This
may we'll be two parts bran to one part
middlings at this time Of the year. If de-
sired a small amount of beef scraps may be
included, and, If the hens are confined. a
considerable amount of the scraps will be
needed.
Remember that constant supply Of pure
fresh water is imperative in order to have
good results. Poultry must be sheltered
from the hot sun, too in order to do well.
This applies both to mature fowls and to
chicks There Is no, better place for tho
hens than the orchard and / believe there
is no better place for the chicks than a
field Of growing corn When chicks are al
lowed to run in the corn they will be pro-
tected both from the sun and from the
hawks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-18

because his father believing her mother to
be sorceress. and to have bewitchad one
OF his children, had the old woman burned
To punish the father for this cruelty Azu-
cena stole away his other child, which was
vainly sought for.
In the first act there is duel between
Count di Luna and Manrco, when the
count finds that Manrico, through his sweet
songs and his valor in tournament has
completely won the heart of Leonora Man.
rico Is wounded. but though 1t is in his
power to Kill the count, he spares his life
without, however, being able to account
for the impulse. In act two AZucena hor-
rifles Manrico by recounting to him the
story OF her mothers dreadful fate. Le-
onora becomes Manricos wife, but her
happiness is short lived.
In the third act the counts soldiers cap
ture Azucena. She denies all knowledge
OF the counts lost brother. and as the
count hears that his successful rival is her
son, she is sentenced to be burned Manrico
tries to rescue her. but Is seized, too, and
condemned to die by the AK
In the fourth act Leonora offers herself
to the count as the price of freedom for the
captives but, determined to be true to her
lover, she takes poison. which is concealed
in ring. She hastens to the prison. an
nouncing his deliverance. Too late he sees
now dearly she has paid for it. when
after sweet assurance of love and fidelity
she sinks dead at Manricos feet. The
count, coming up and seeing himself de-
celved. ordered Manrico to be put to death
instantly. He is led away. and only after
the execution does Azucena inform the
count that his murdered rival was his own
long-sought brother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-18
The Compost Heap.
From Suburban Life.

From Suburban Life.
Among my earliest experiences as subur-
banite was a sort of kindergarten course
in the making of compost.
Our "handy man. who came to do odd
Jobs. took an old moasses barrel. cut a
hole foot square In the bottom. and
placed it top down over a large shallow
box set well out Of sight in a thicket Of
lilacs.
Into this barrel went leaves. sods grass.
weeds, vegetable tops, clippings from
plants and all similar debris. even pack
ing material like excelsior and straw.
The barrel was placed early in the spring.
and when the time came to pot house
plants 1 had an abundance Of the finest
mold 1 ever handled
When 1 see people raking leaves into
piles by the roadside and burning them. I
feel like protesting against such misuse
of the bounties of nature. Most Of these
persons try to keep a lawn or grass plot
or a few plants. and are continually de-
stroying that which Is worth more than
any commercial fertilizer they can buy.
An old barrel and few minutes pains
taking would furnish material which
would greatly improve the bit of turf
which they seem to guard to carefully.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-18
"Hot-Pot" as Bridal Gift.

recent wedding at Whitburn-by the
Sea. a picturesque little fishing village to
the north of Sunderland, has called atten-
ton to an ancient marriage custom prevail
ing at this place which, so far as Is known,
is absolutely unique in the kingdom.
The custom consists in the villagers pro-
viding ',bOt-pot" and presenting 1t at the
church door as the bridal party leaves. says
Home Chat
The contents of the 'hot-pot' a mix
ture OF beer, brandy, eggs and ginger. made
very hot The gift is considered a great
compliment. There is an instance on record
of no fewer than seventy "hot-pots'' hav-
ing been sent to a newly married couple
who had won great popularity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-18
Wasting the Giant Firs.
inical World Magazine.

From the TECHNICAL WOrIu MagdZIHe
zone of the greatest stories ever written,
as those who have read 1t well know. is a
tale which gives a true but terrible picture
of the desoation wrought in Europe
greatest empire by fire and sword says
Day Allen Wiley.
Some time the American novelist will
write a book which will be entitled With
Fire and Axe 1t will also be true title.
for 1t will describe the havoc and desolation
which are being wrought in the northwest
by the timbermen in telling the greatest
forests of the world. True. human beings
are not the victims of the attacks with fire
and the axe but woodlands containing
trees which are among the most valuable
known to man and which may well be
called monarchs of the forest, since they
actually equal in dimensions to any
which spring from the earth and for hui
man use are more valuable than any other
which grow in America"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-18

In the inner corner of. each slot is a
pivot. to which is secured the rods at
tached to the shutters. The rods move
freely in the slots in the stills Projecting
upward from the pivot Is a stub, which
terminates in a knob. so that the rod can
be readily turned. To lock the rods in
position pins are attached to the under
side Of the pivot. the pins registering with
holes in a plate beneath the pivot. turn
of the knob from the inside serves to
move the pivot. which again operates the
rods to move the shutters. The shutters
can thus be adjusted to any point desired
There Is no Objectionable mechanism on
the inside window frame. the knob being
the only part which is exposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-18
The Gas Stove.
From Home Chat.

From Home Chat.
Dou you find your gas stove a real econo-
MIXER? II not, these may be some Of the
reasons:
Lighting burners before you are ready to
use them
Baking but one thing at a time.
Heating water or coking in uncovered
vessels.
Placing small vessels upon large burners
Using large burners when small ones
would do.
Not turning out the fame before removing
food.
Not lowering the flame when food is al
ready boiling.
Keeping the interior of the oven dirty and
greasy instead OF bright and clean when
It reflects heat instead of absorbing it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-18
Polite Vaudeville.

Chase's spread next week of the tempting
wares Of polite vaudeville will include May
Tully and company in stop. Look and
Listen" described genuine dramatic
surprise; Julius Tanner, a clever comic
raconteur; Cameron and Flanagan, In "On
and Off" dashing farce: Beatrice Mo
Kenzie, Walter Shannon and company. in
"A Shine Flirtation:' the Petchings: Rig
goletti Brothers: Wynn and Lewis. and
The Bargain Fiend' comic motion pic
lures. The advance sale of reserved seats
opens tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-18
Different Methods.

From Harper's Weekly.
Bronson-"My wife writes to me every
few days from the mountains for moro
money"
Woodson-"Well. I gave my wife all the
money l had before she went away. and
now / have to write to her when / want
some"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-18
OPERATED FROM WITHIN.
Apparatus Which Eliminates the Nui-
sance of Raising the Sash.

Every housewife would undoubtedly re-
joice If her shutters were equipped with
the device shown here, which permits Of
the manipulation of the shutters from the
inner side of the house. The shutters
can be opened or closed without the nui-
sance OF raising or lowering the sash. AS
shown in the Illustration. two horizontal
slots are cut In the wooden sill. These
slots are about an inch below the surface
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-18
WARNING TO PARENTS.

The MIX Conference appointed by the
District Commissioners. In view OF tie
MANY DANGERS OF IL A w
MILK, has recommended the home
pasteurizing of all raw milk by bringing
1t to the boiling point. then Withdraw.
cool and keep cold until used.
The Conference has thereby indor sed
the advice given by this Society for
number Of years to
SCALD ALL MILK
for children.
Parents are particularly warned against
the erroneous opinion held by some HAT
pastenrizing affects either the digcsti-
blity or the nutritive value OF the milk.
or that as a rule It will produce any
bad effects whatsoever.
SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION
OF SICKNESS.
e. BERLINER. Secretary.
H.n Ct,t a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-18
The Star Resort Bureau.

Resort information may be had free by
calling at Room 100. The Star Resort Bu-
reau; open from $50 am. to pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-18
FOR RENT

This desirable space the third floor of The Evening
Star Annex Building containing 1900 square feet space
Light two sides windows Heat, light antor and ele
service Cheap desirable if rented once
MAY be subdivided to suit tenant.
Apply Business Manager, The Evening Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-18
Favor .3S Caliber.

There is an interesting discussion going
on among cavalry officers as to the senti-
ment within that arm concerning the ques
ton of pistol equipment The expression
of opinion from $50 of the 100 officers of
the cavalry has been obtained. with the re-
suit that all officers are in favor of the
retention of the .3S caliber pistol. while
453 are in favor of the 40 caliber and 6S
are in favor of the 30 caliber. OF these
officers, 1.4 are for the adoption of an au
tomato pistol and 379 are opposed to 1t,
with Il Undecided
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-18
Army Orders.
Galloping Ambulances.

The War Department has sent out to
each of eight army posts. mostly IN the
west. an army ambulance of the so-caled
galloping type. This Is a vehicle that has
been used by the British army and is re-
ported by observers as of value in connec-
ton with cavalry operations.
The ambulance may be drawn by one or
more horses which be hastily httChed
to the wagon, and Is said to be capable of
speed beyond the ordinary ambulances, as
1t Is a two wheeled affair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-18

Made of selected golden oak, have
French plate glass mirrors. carved tops.
four drawers solid brass trimmings.
nicely constructed and finished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-18

General orders of the War Department of
January II, 1905, have been amended so as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-18
Deceived His Sweetheart.
Heroic Names for Launches.

The new QuartermaSter launch built at
Hongkong for on the Manila station has
been christened Lieut.. Jewell. in honor of
Lieut.. ]. NJ. Jewell. 14th United States Cav
airy who was killed In the attack on
Usap's Gotta. Island Of Jolo. January 8.
1905. Another launch built at Manila will
be named Lieut.. Hall. In honor of Lieut..
J. H. Hail. 18th United States Infantry
who was killed in action near Lake Ligusan.
Moro about eighteen months ago. This
action is in accordance with the policy of
the War Department to name vessels Of
that department after officers killed in &C.
ton or who have rendered exceptionally
service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-18
Many Army Vacancies.


1t is announced at the Office of the adju-
tant general that there are now ninety six
vacancies in the grade of second lieu
tenant in the army, Of which about thir-
teen will be filled by the promotion Of en-
listed men who have passed the preliminary
examination. leaving about eighty-three va
cancies for civilians, probably the highest
number in the history of the army except
In time of war. OF the civilian appoint
mentS six viii be reserved for the honor
graduates OF the best six military colleges.
More than half the vacancies are In the
coast artillery. Appointments will be made
in the order of merit, but those who fan
In the examination for the coast artillery
may be appointed to the infantry arm in
case they pass the examination for infan-
try which is less severe than that for the
artillery
Medals of Honor.
The Navy Department has adopted the
provisions of the army regulations gov
erning the presentation of medals of honor
to officers and enlisted men. Under these
regulations such presentations are made
by the President in person at the White
House. If possible, and are affairs of cere-
mony. Hereafter, all officers and men of
the navy awarded medals of honor for
distinguished gallantry in action will be
ordered to Washington. so they may receive
the medals from the hands of the Presi-
dent, but if that is not possible the Pres!-
dent will designate some high official to
make the presentation in his name at the
most convenient place.
Badges Part of Uniform.
General orders of the War Department of
January II, 1905 have been amended so as
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1907-08-02
NEW SIDE OF LINCOLN.

His Constant Interest In the Mill
tRry Telegraph System.
Abraham Lincoln has been studied
from almost every point of view, but
it Is a notable fact that none of his
blographers has ever seriously consid-
cred that branch Of the service with
which Lincoln was in daily personal
touch for four years-the military tele-
graph; for, during the civil war, the
President spent more of his waking
hours in the war department telegraph
Office than in any other place except
the White House, says the Century.
While in the telegraph office he was
comparatively free from official cares
and therefore more inclined to dis
close his natural traits and disposition.
During the last four years of Lin
coins all too brief public career, even
until the day before his tragic ending,
the writer was most fortunate in be-
Ing able to see him and talk with him
daily, and usually several times a dav
for he visited the war department tele-
graph Office regularly, morning, after
noon and evening, to receive the latest
news from the front. His TAIL homely
form could be seen crossing the well.
shaded lawn between the White House
and the war department with UNMARRIED
regularity.
In cool weather he Invariably wore
a gray plaid shawl thrown over his
! shoulders in careless fashion, and.
upon entering the telegraph office, he
would always hang this shawl over the
top of the high screen door opening
Into Secretary Stanton's room, adioin.
ing. This door was nearly always
open. He seldom failed to come over
late in the evening before retiring, and
when returning to the White House
after dark he was frequently accom-
panied by Major Eckert, our chief. and
nearly always by small guard of SOL
diers. He sometimes protested against
this latter precaution as unnecessary.
but Secretary Stanton's orders to the
guard were Imperative.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1907-08-02

ing shone the light of that home life
which become one of the brightest
Jewels in the memory of the American
people.
While Mrs. Mckinley was ambitious
for ''the Major" she thought most Of
all Of the quiet of the Canton home,
with him always near.
1t was the home life, with her hus-
band always with her, that appealed
more strongly to this invalid woman
than all the pomp of public life.
The cruel death Of her husband was
blow from which she never recov-
cred Ever since that September day
In 1901 when he was laid to rest in
the Canton cemetery his faithful wife
awaited the summons to join him. She
wanted to be with him. Throughout
the years Of her suffering she was
cheerful and always busy in adding to
the happiness Of others. She embodied
all those characteristics which adorn
American womanhood and beautify and
make sacred the American home
Toledo Blade.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1907-08-02
THE M'KINLEY HOME AT CANTON,

Fairbanks has welded and is welding
force in the world of politics. The
history of the country abounds In In
cidents of strong, tactful women who
have played an important part in the
history of men and events
During all the years that William
Mckinley was prominent in public life
his wife was an invalid, and yet it ia
doubtful had she been well and strong
If she would have assisted him In "a
great a degree as she did by becoming
the object of his soltcitude and tender
care. The death Of the Mckinley chill
dren, prior to the entrance Of William
Mckinley upon his congressional ca
reer, was the beginning of Mrs. Nc
Kinley's Ill health. Her long contin-
ued afliction resulted in beautifvinq
and ennobling the lives Of husband
and wife, and who will say that in her
weakness Mrs Mckinley did not serve
her country better and was not a
greater tower of strength to her hus-
band than had she been a prodigy Of
endurance and an odroit manipuIator
Of political forces.
The home life Of the McKinleys was
Ideal, and gave the country and the
world an example of love and devotion
which received the attention of all
The invalid wife made William No
Kinley a better as well as a greater
man. Through all the vicissitudes of
long public career pure and endur-
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1907-08-02
Experiment with Lambs.

Some breeds of sheep attain heavy
weights If pushed from the start, but
they must have rich pastures and be
given plenty of grain. A full allowance
OF hay will be sufficient, with but little
grain, but some Of the mutton breeds
can consume over two pounds OF grain
each per day. An experiment with
100 lambs of various breeds consumed
S4,0O1 pounds of food in ninety days
and gained 4,678 pounds, while seven
selected individuals Of the breeds con-
sumed 23,792 pounds of food and
gained 1921 pounds. The gain was at
the rate Of one pound increase in live
weight for each 1887 pounds Of food
(dry matter) Of all breeds tested, and
one pound for each 7.25 pounds of food
by the seven special breeds, the food
consisting Of corn, oats, bran, oil meal,
turnips, mangels, pea hay, clover hay
and timothy, the average gain being
little over half a pound a day. The
cost Of the gain in live weight was 2.8S
cents per pound for the selected breeds
and 200 cents for the others. This
does not include the fleece, labor or
manure. The lambs sold at SAFE per
hundred pounds, live weight, and the
yearlings at $425. Shropshire year
llngs dressed over 60 per cent. Where
early lambs are gotten into market the
prices received are sometimes very
high, and the growth Of the lambs is
promoted by liberal feeding and care.
The object in calling attention to the
mutton breeds Is to show the impor-
lance Of feeding lambs and sheep, In
stead Of depending on cheap lands and
scanty pastures In the summer give
the sheep good pastures and grain; in
winter, feed variety Of food, using
plenty Of hay and grain, and give them
comfortable quarters at night.