davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
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tlva9ed and fed the plant for mum bar of years. He estimates that if loe0 acres were cultivated without harvesting for three years, then 100 tons could be obtained indefinitely frorn this area every day in the year. This 1t may be seen is equtvaients to the enormous yield of 73.900 pounds per acre and may be. far above the average gield that can be secured
 If. howIver. we estimate the theo- reticai amount of alcohol possible from ar acre of cactus, in the same manner as was jlcne above for corn. arsprning the yield of cactus to be 7a .oa0 pounds per acre, and all of its Do Ter cent of carbohydrates Co be fer meutable. we would abtain 560 pounds or about 52i Eallons of alcohol Thiee, at 70 cents per gaIioB would be weHih s2Gs 40 against S32.25 the value of the alcohol from an acre oE corn,
 WBile. as before stated. the figures given above for inc yield Of aicohcl from al acre CT cactus are n alt prebahility to high. they were cal- cnlatsd from the most Teliabls data st present available; and the oals E2y
 bv Waica this interesting Questie4 lean be definitely decided is 70 care fulfy detarrine just what the yield oi cactus per acre will be under fayt1a alIe oondllonss If then the yl5id should prove 50 be. sufficiently large the raIiroad companies wo'lld ioaets 1 less he wiling to ieiiTeS ear of tll ese iplants to some manufacturers 9f as- cohoi to actually determine its yGine ] for ma king this product ol eoEnHaet- i cial scale.
 l. may be that the fTiits of the lprickiy pear will be found bsttex suited 10 the manufacture Of alesaos than the stems, if the yiela per aese be found sailleiently large 70 warrant their rEeauetian We have follfd that some varieties Of this fruit c92- 1eln 10 fo 12 ger cent sugar, all ef
 which IS easily and readily coslysFs4-
 bls into alcohol. without the previous
 malt CT acid treatment necessary @
 make alcohol from starchy substances
 It would therefore seem to us thai
 from oHr present ssnowledse af ths
 subject. the manufacture of indiistria alcohol from cactus can reasonably hf considered within the raage Of possi
 hff5ties. H. F. HARE.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-01-04
COLE AND RYAN SECURE
 HANCOCK HATIcNAl BANK

Houghton. Mich.-Control of the First National Bank Of Hancock is to pass to the Ryan estate and interests
 identified with Messrs. Cole and Ryan
Bisbee daily review., 1907-01-04

signs on th' cash dhrawer or me life sH think I'll watch him"
 Tt won't do amy good" said Mr Heanessy. ~He'H do as he likes, an nyhow"
 Fhrue,7 cried BET. Doeley. "Thfn
Bisbee daily review., 1907-01-04

Returned to Las Cruces s~hool-- This ruorning there was crowd Of young people lefz Douglas for Las crncss. ne4 Mexico where the7 go so attend school fn the party vefc: Misses willie, Cecil and Edith Finiey. Niss Mamie Howe and Miss Edith Meyers. Thcf had aii been here dur inz the holiday vacation and nov fs- turn Co theiz studies
Bisbee daily review., 1907-01-04
l99 TONS IF COPPER IN
 24 HOURS
This Is Record Made at Doug las By the Copper Queen Shelter Men the Last Day of the Old Year

DOUGLAS. Jan. a-tspec.al.) )- Those in charge of the Copper Queen smeiter tried themselves on the last day of the old year and when the product of the last twen.y-four hours was weighed up il amounted tc 199 tons of refined copper. the laTs est days product since the shelter was started.
 Everything about the works was in splendid condition and few delays were encountered in any department
 should tho daily production be maintained az this rate Tor 1907 the total catpHt would Ee little short of IA, ,00o 600 pounds of copper During the past year The average product has Ihcen something less than 5000 0oQ pounds per month. During the year ihs capacity has been increased by the addition of two new 48e-ton fur |naees add another of fsaf. eapacEfy is noe neafSag completion During the iasE year shers was no attempt to sWeAf the production sbnoFmaliy but the policy was tO work o1 all the low grade ores and the cid slag dumps from Bisbes.
 lt was learned yestefGay thas iEe fuel Supply was yet threatening and that mere was stil a possibility of 3 slut down of the saelfers At pres eat tllese is pTaueleaiiy no fuel on had aEa the railroads are depended upun Scr the daily saarlg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05

delays in providing buildings are largely
due to the fact that whenever a new
structure is needed and seriously advo-
Gated trouble arises because of conflict
ing site claims and rival real estate en-
terprises. The result is a constant &C
emulation Of needs. to meet which will
call for large expenditure, larger as the
years pass.
True economy demands that this land be
taken at once before it has grown in
value through the occasional taking of
single squares for public purposes under
the peacemeal policy of building provi-
sion. This territory will never cost less
than it will now, and will probably cost
more later than at present. Good bust
ness considerations demand that invest
ments be made at low tide. There will
never be lower tide in the case of the
Mall-avenue land.
The government needs building room.
Here is the room. By taking it now the
United States will save money, both in
purchase price and in rents. By taking
it as whole, in addition to saving money
the United States will fulfill tardily but
effectively It's duty to its capital. by dis
charging an obligation long since incur
red, the neglect of which seriously delays
the proper deve. opment of the Federal
city. Truly, the argument for the imme-
date passage of the Hepburn bill is I'M
answerable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05
Williams and Culberson.

In voting to give Mr.. Williams full
powers as leader the House democrats
rose to the occasion. 1t would have been
foolish to hobble him. If leader is to
lead he must have leeway and authority.
Mr.. Williams is not an experiment. He
has shown his quality and earned the
confidence of his followers. His present
opportunity Is greater than any he has
hitherto enjoyed, and probably we shall
all see him on his mettle for the coming
six months. And now j. the Senate mi
nority will deal as justly and inteliigently
by Mr.. Culberson it VIII deserve praise
and add to the joy of the sessions battle
The Texas senator, in a way, is an ex-
pertinent, but SO well known and at.
tractive a.e his qualities that his party
takes small If any risk in making it.
He is entitled to free hand, and should
nave it from the start.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05
From Comic Opera to Hamlet.

There is no accounting for the artistic
temperament. 1t breaks out In strange
spots and in peculiar ways. The latest
demonstration of it's eccentricity is con-
veyed in the announcement that we'll
known comic opera performer. chiefly
noted for his grotesque Characterization
Is about TO leave the role of the buffoon
In order to play Hamlet. He Is entirely
sincere in his belief that he is by ma
ture fitted to enact the part Of the melan-
choly Dane. He has studied Shake
speare thoroughly and feels that he is
called to give new rendering of the
greatest of English tradsgies. The
theater-going world awaits anxiously the
proof of his confidence.
Some years ago the performance of
Hamlet by James Owen O'Connor was re-
garded as the acme of thespian interest.
There was positively no doubling the
mans earnestness or his supreme faith In
himself. Though at times compelled, by
reason Of the enthusiasm of his audi
ences, to play behind a net, in order to
save the scenery and his costumes from
Disagreement. he ALWAYS went through
his lines with exaltation. But O'Conno
had no comic-opera past to hamper him.
No one was inclined to revive recollec-
lions of him as clown. 1t was not alb
solutely necessary to remember this. In
this latest case. however, the aspirant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05
The HEPBURN Bill.

Senator Heyburn's reintroduction of his
bin to purchase all Of the land lying be-
tween Pennsylvania avenue and the Mall
starts In motion the legislative machinery
for the accomplishment Of one of the
most important objects now in view for
the development of the Capital city. I'm
til this land Is taken by the government
the city's chief thoroughfare will remain
one-sided. disfigured and a reproach to
the nation. No private owner can be ex-
pected to improve his land as long as the
menace of condemnation hangs over it.
No large corporation will invest In real
estate in this section as long as 1t is pos
sible that within few years the United
States will come along and take the
ground for building site. 1t stands to
reason that the hard and fast rule of the
territory will be to spend as little as pos
sible in maintenance while the chance of
public purchase remains. The effect will
be to ho.d this conspicuous triangle in
its present state of backwardness, with
its unsightly shacks. its cheap shops, its
groggeries. its places of questionable
character. its accumulations of scrap iron
and trash, Its market houses and sidewalk
tails its hundred and one nuisances suf-
fcient to d sgrace a county town, let
alone the capital of the United Sta es
;: While this condition exists the govern
ment needs buildings. 1t is paying exorbi-
tant rents for privately owned struc-
lures and getting an inadequate return of
accommodations. 1t has long since out
grown It's own provisions for housing the
clerks and keeping the records. and 1t IL
making shift in an extravaganza manner
to the detriment of the public service
while swelling the expense account IT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05
The Passing Show Here.

just now We are witnessing exhibitions
in this town which sweeten things In this
vale Of tears. and give to American poll
tics the real glory of the game. The fury
of the stump is allayed. Hifalutin CUFF
which stirs the crossroads to the center
Is put In cold storage. The storm and
strut are suspended, and political oppo-
nents meet upon the level and work to-
gether upon the square. 1t Is refreshing
and an instructive sight Long may it
continue!
A foreigner might be misled. If un-
familiar with our temperament and Gus
toms he might appraise US in an uncom-
plfmentary way. Let US suppose him to
have heard some of the wild-cyed denun-
citation Of. the President by democratic
speltbinder. and yet now viewing that
speltbinder walking into the President S
Office and offering and receiving hearty
greeting. That would puzzle him-be GER
tain to do so II he were a Frenchman
His shoulders would rise, his eyes would
widen, and by other signs he would ap-
pear to give it up.
Or let US suppose such a man noting
the appearance of several big Wall stree,
operators-Pierpont Morgan among the
a
protracted conference. That. too, would
puzzle him, and his confusion would be
the greater when he picked up the next
Gays publications supposed to be con-
trelled by Wall street influences and saw
the President basted in their columns to
the queens taste. How would he ever
make that out? How, he would ask him.
SELF. did Mr. Morgan managed to keep a
straight face at such meeting? How did
ne get his consent to come when he knew
that mis- types were burning up the tres-
ident, day by day. and that the hottest
OF ali the roasts might follow hard upon
his visit?
PUZZLED, however. as the uniformed
foreigner might be, the initiated native
looks on smilingly and understand.ngly.
1t is an old story with him. He is able to
discount both the fury of the stump, and
the perfervid deiiverances of the party, or
personal, newspaper organs. When the
curtain goes up he expects an exciting per-
formance, with every man letter perfect
IN his part. When the curtain comes down
be expects the fustian to cease. and the
actors to get busy with real affairs. And
ne is never disappointed. This is an in
tensely practical country, and the people
ASH OF their representatives practica. re-
suits. They go upon the proposition that
there Is time for making faces and a
time for making UP. Now is the time in
Washington for making up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05

for Shakespearian honors will be COM
PEELED to struggle against reputation
for low comedy qualifications. II will be
hard for even his well wishers to refrain
from scrutiny of his work to detect the
touch of the burlesque.
This comedian proposes to change his
name by readopting his true cognomen
when he steps forth on the boards as
Hamlet. But will a black suit and a
new surname conceal his fun-making pro-
clivities? 1t Is possible that this serious
ly intended Hamlet will be the crown
ing achievement of the comedians ca
eer. Yet 1t is only fair to give him a
chance. Maybe he is the great American
tragedian, the legitimate successor of
Booth for whom the country has waited
somewhat impatiently through several
stage generations of aspirants for the
place. Other actors have pulled them
selves up by the bootstraps from low
comedy to high tragedy. Why not this
earnest student of Shakespeare?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05
The Rivers and Harbors Congress.

nc As4NSAS oAo AApA OO4S SOAE CoSs
In his admirable and encou1 aging
address to the national rivers and har-
bors congress yesterday Secretary Root
said:
Now it is time that something should
be done. Something positive and COM
peiling public attention. Making the
public understand that this movement
is no mere bartering of interests be-
tween politicians. but is a great matter
Of public policy"
For years the river and harbor bill
was considered by the public ds mere
bartering Of interests between politi-
Clans" It gave merry rise to the
phrase. ''the pork barrel" 1t was a
huge campaign fund, divided among
both representatives and senators seek
ing reelection. In close districts an
appropriation for picking snags out of
a small stream. or for building a wing
dam to wash away a sand bar, some
times turned the scale. Col Shocks,
who had secured for Goose creek rec
ognition in the same bill with the Mis-
House. while Col Noodle got six years
labors in bringing the Importance of
@uc cast lOIh I'll 6ALItc lltcI " Ll0 d.
tention of the government. -.--.
But along with the triumph Of many
selfish little schemes went arpropria-
tions of the highest merit, accomplish
ing much good. Large streams carry
ing important commerce were i'm
proved. Useful harb0rs were deepened.
The interests of the people were adj
vanced. Attention was called to pub
lie works altogether deserving Of the
governments most generous care.
The present movement, which is both
non-sectional and non partisan-national
in the trIest Sense-deserveS success. 1t
is in accord with what may be charac-
terized as a general awakening to great
national needs. hitherto but imperfecty
appraised, or else entirely neglected. Our
waterways are an asset of incalculable
value, and by the proper care may be
made to solve many difficulties in the
problem of transportation: and every
member Of either house of Congress can
well afford to give his voice and vote for
a comprehensive policy of permanent i'm
provement.
It Is not matter Of a few years, or of
a few millions. A study of the map
SlO"S UOIH lIe ekteut anu the importance
of the undertaking. The larger rivers are
long, the smaller crooked. All will call
for a liberal outlay if what is in view is
to be accomplished. For this reason the
greatest importance attaches. as Mr.. Root
points out. to what is now on the cards.
A beginning means carrying forward Of
work, and money will be wasted if the
beginning is not wisely made. AS the
Secretary puts it, policy, not a project,
confrontS us.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05
Ambitions.

/ long to be a financier;
One of the kiting kind,
With very little in the bank,
But millions in my mind.
Or else a politician gay
For whom the people shout,
With very little work to do,
But heaps to talk about.
Or, an inventor would be
And go my whole life through
Enjoying fame because of all
The things / hoped to do.
Or. would be novelist,
And comfortably shirk
And let the man who writes the ads
Do all the real work!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05

No better appointment could have been
made by japan to I'LL the vacancy caused
By the recall Of Ambassador Aoki to
TOXIC than former Minister Takahira,
whose selection was To-Day announced by
cable. Having served here first as secre-
tary OF legation and then as minister
meanwhile acting as consul general at
New York. Kogoro Takahira is at this
time probably one of the best posted of
Japanese diplomats on the subject of
American affairs. He was eminently sue
cessful in all his dealings with the Ameri-
can government, in the highest sense of
his mission, maintaining the most AMIGA
BILE relations at all times not only per-
sonally. but officially. His return to this
capital from Rome. where he was sent
after being relieved here a few years ago,
will be regarded with distinct satisfaction
by the members of this government and
also by hts numerous personal friends.
: An ambassador from Toxic less familiar
with American affairs might have been
Led into misunderstanding and difficult
lies by reason of his inexperience with
our somewhat complex system. Ambas-
sadore Takahira will be capable of steer
ing clear course. His selection NAV be
considered as a high compliment to him
individually on .-.e part Of his govern
ment. and at the same time it is guar
antee that the best possible conditions
will prevail in the diplomatic relations
between the two countries. If proof were
needed Of his ability to conduct himself
. skillfully in a trying situation it is only
necessary to recollect his bearing during
the trying days Of the Russo-Japanese
war, when he was confronted here with
Count Cassini and the friendship Of the
United States was an important pawn IN
the game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05
This Is Going Some!
From the Live Oak (Fla.) Democrat.

That degenerate monstrosity, that re-
proach to our civilization. that shrunken.
shapeless, tasteless porcine nightmare,
that hideous dream of hide and hair and
horror. that allegory of starvation, that
specter of want and woe known as the
Florida razorback hog-to sing his praises
Is to encourage degeneracy; to declare
him toothsome is to insult the memory of
Epicurus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05
A Serious Problem,

IT suppose you are going to buy your
wife very handsome Christmas gift?"
Il don't know what to do about it," an
swered Mr.. Meekton. IF l deplete the
family funds to buy Henrietta something
worthy of her 1 deprive her of the pleas
ure Of spending the money"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Nothing Wasted.

"EWerything in this world is useful in
some way" said the serenely Philosophical
person.
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne, IF you
don't know what else to do with some
thing you can give it to somebody for
Christmas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05
Open.
From the Springfield Republican.

Senator Tillman's meager audience at
Utica last week did not indicate excep-
tional drawing power in this part of the
country, but his lecture season in Wash
ington will open today. and, If he uses his
pitchfork, the prospects are that he will
have full galleries throughout the winter
and spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05
Expenses Of National Parties,
From the Philadelphia Ledger.

rfVHI tut uIIdueIpHId Leuger.
President Roosevelts only novelty" in
this years message is not alarming. The
country's peace of mind Is duly cons.d
cred. The President reduces the idea to
a harmlessly academic position. with the
comment that it viii. be long time be-
fore the people can be brought to a Sc
rious consideration of a proposition so
contrary to accustomed habits of Ameri-
can thought.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05

Uncle Joe Cannon seems very proud Of
the House of Representatives. and the
House of Representatives SEEMS very
proud of Uncle Joe. This is at least one
point of general agreement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05
Motto for Coin.
From the Butte Ne'

From the Butte News.
If a motto, devoid of sacrilegious sug-
gestion, yet fitting the situation and the
spirit of the times, is need for our coins
why not: We need the money?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05

Having looked Washington over Mr..
Bryan is convinced that man might live
four years or so in the town very COM
fortably.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05

The progress OF prohibition makes the
question of water for drinking as impor-
tant as that of water for transportation
purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05

In very short time the early Christ
mas shopper will be contemplating the
rush serenely from afar and receiving
congratulations On a great saving of time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05
Books

do you believe that everybody has one
novel in him?''
Il don't know. But judging from the
number of books constantly turned out, !
should say that everybody believed he
had"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05

Doubts exist whether Senator Foraker's
ambition to be President is as strong as
his enjoyment of the simple prospect of
providing notable opposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05
Undesirable Citizens.
From the New York Herald.

Anarchists are not as dangerous as
the men who make it their business
to circulate sinister rumors affecting
the credit and standing of mercantile
houses and financial Institutions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05

The announcement that the late Walt
Whitmsn's brain is lost will have little
real significance. 1t had done its work
and was at best a grewsome souvenir.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05

There was enough new material in the
Presidents message to provide an album
dance Of quotation for subsequent mes
sages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05
Will Stay at Home.

do you expect to go to Europe next
spring."
NO. answered Mr.. Dustin Stax. II
am pretty well convinced that those in
vestigations are about over"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05

sFIn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to THE
STAR should not DO addressed to any
individual connected with the once, but
simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial
or Business Department. according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05

Some of Mr.. Roosevelt's adverse critics
are disposed to be as extreme as some of
his adverse eulogistS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05

There can be no further doubt Of pros
perity when it is known that radium has
gone down to 81 ,OOO, GOO an ounce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05
The Result

If everybody told the truth
And ne'er INDUCED in yarns grotesque.
This world would be improved, forsooth;
But nothing. like as picturesque.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05

Amb assador Aoki will arrive in Japan
jYst in time to give convincing confirma-
thin of Secretary Taft's peace assurances
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05

With confidence restored and holiday
shopping under way the tribe of money
hoarders may be regarded as extinct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05

No one will deny that the jamestown
exposition did as well as cou be ex-
pected under the circumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05
Wooing Fame.
From the IndianaI

From the Indianapolis Sun.
Exactly 4S5 press bureaus started in
the National capital yesterday. 309 in
the House and 81 in the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-05
Up-to-Date Defense,

From the Louisville Courier Journal.
The pea of self-defense is back num-
Der. The 13.O00-word hypothetical ques-
ton and a first-class alienist will suffice.