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Evening star., 1907-05-05
Puzzle Jewelers..
From the London Express.

From the London Express.
The discovery of a Partisan manufacturer
who is making rubies and sapphires of large
size by an ingenious process Is likely to
cause trouble among English, as it has done
already among French, jewellers and deal
ers In precious stones.
A London gentleman, who has learned the
secret of the process from the manufac-
turer himself. said yesterday. that these ru-
bies and sapphires are made by taking the
remnants of cut stones, and also small and
badly shaped stones, which by themselves
are of little value, and making them up .by
means-ef the electrical furnace and high
pressure molds to any size required.
Il have seen rubies and sapphires thus
manufactured ranging in size up to half
an inch,' he said. .'These stones are called
constructed rubies and constructed sap
phires. and they possess all the quality of
the original stone. Indeed, the only way
to detect the difference between the con-
structed' and original stone is to look at
the grain or silk as jewellers call 1t,
through a powerful microscope.
"The silk Is straight In the original
stones, and curly or cloudy in the con-
structed one. A firm of London pawn
brokers advanced more than s1aO month
ago on a constructed ruby. OF course it
was not worth anything like a1oO: but that
was the market price of an original stone
of the same size. The ratio of value be-
tween the constructed and original stone
is about two-fifths.
You can see. however, that one Is per-
fectly safe in wearing these stones I am
told that the-ruby trade in England Is
already suffering in anticipation for jewel
ers. who are fully aware of the existence
of these constructed stones also know
that large quantities of them will soon ap-
pear In the English markets."
Evening star., 1907-05-05
Two Good Shrubs.

The snowberry, q medium-sized shrub,
has an Insignificant flower. but its white
berries, that are as large as small marbles.
stand out against the branches all win
ter. Its cousin, the Indian currant, also
medium shrub, has reddish berries, which
hang on until spring.
The barberry from Japan is very low
growing, and its elongated red berries and
bright hued leaves are lovely in the au-
tumn.
The Rugosa rose also from Japan. is a
low grower with beautiful foliage.
Many azaleas grow low and have charm-
ing bloom.
Baby Rambler, climbing rose that is
very liberal bloomer and a slayer. is
splendid little fellow, and there are many
other climbing and trailing shrubs hardy
and vigorous in leaf and bloom.
Evening star., 1907-05-05

EFORE very long--and for the credit
Of the exposition officials and the
honor of the Old Dominion may
the time be as short as possible
the jamestown ter-centennial will
be actually as we'll as technically open,
ready for business in every sense OF the
word. From what has already been ac-
complished II is safe to assume that when
the day comes that the great project as
whole may receive the D. K. of public ap-
proval, the jamestown exposition will be
the most artistically beautiful, historically
Interesting and commercially progressive
affair OF its kind ever conceived In this
great land.
II should be understood that the James
town exposition is not merely commercial
prorosition, a speculative investment, con-
ceived-from the interest of the many In
the great historical incident-for the bene-
fit and profit of the few. 1t has pur-
pose and that purpose is no small one. 1t
was planned to illustrate an entirely differ
ent and particular feature of American ad-
yancement than was illustrated by any
one of the several previous international
celebrations.
The Chicago fair was attractive because
OF its bigness and it's novelty. The Buffalo
exposition had weIl-defined purpose in
bringing forward, with the utmost prom
inence. the idea of Pan-American unity
and accord. The Atlanta fair exalted the
supremacy of King Cotton In the industrial
world. The st. Louis exposition was car
ried out along the line of that famous
Missouri motto of show me-" The Port
land exposition particularly emphasized the
great progress made by the Pacific coast
states and the Importance of their COM
merce with respect to the countries of the
far east. But the jamestown ter-centen-
NAL measures the progress of the American
nation as a whole for the past 300 years,
and commentaries it's birth within thirty
miles of It's cradle.
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and industry are told in working models.
Methods Of transportation then and now
will be on exhibition, down to the dirigible
airships and the submarine ship. These
two displays alone are regarded as the
most important features Of the exposition,
since from Europe the very last word In
such construction will be sent here for the
inspection Of the military and naval ex-
perts who will be in attendance. Under
the waters of Hampton roads submarines
later in the summer-will be tested and
sent through their evolutions.
And while they dart to and fro under
the surface of the water, reproductions of
the Monitor and Merrimac, of the days
when submarine transportation was un-
heard of, fight again that memorable battle
before Sumter's fall. The towering sides
of the great confederate ship, the ''cheese
box on a raft" the tattereu battle flags
themselves are seen exactly as they were
half a century ago. In fidelity to detail
this reproduction of the famous sea duel
surpasses anything Of Its kind ever at
tempted.
Water sports also demand attention, for
plans thus far perfected call for the great
est motor boat regatta this country has
known, SURPRISING. it Is claimed. the world
famous races at Monte Carlo Submarine
races are also to be held, with almost daily
yacht races between craft representative
of the pleasure boats of all countries. In
the realm of athletics the contests ap-
proach in magnitude the Olympic games at
Athens. Athletes will be assembled from
all over the world and their feats will be
watched by the world of sports as the
largest athletic meeting America has wit
messed.
Evening star., 1907-05-05

ships and cruisers of the United States
been assembled in the roads, but scores of
representatives from foreign navies are ex
pected to be present, and. take part in the
maneuvers during the summer.
The show of power does not. however,
rest entirely upon the naval display, for
at the Invitation of President Roosevelt
the powers Of the world will send to Nor
folk the picked troops of their armies to
take part in a military encampment of the
utmost Importance. Military experts will,
for the first time in many years. have an
opportunity of observing the character
istics of the troops of nearly every coun-
try in the world, and the spectacle pre-
sented by the various bodies of soldiers
cannot but be a most impressive one.
In this assemblage of militarism and the
magnificent review of naval strength the
jamestown exposition lays claim to a po-
sition in the very front rank of the worlds
celebration. BY day and by night the army
and the navy constitute an attraction
without parallel, for under cover of dark
ness is developed. the elaborate system
of searchlight signals and "wig-wagging
that keeps ships and detachments of men
in constant communication. The sight of
millions of lights in the rigging and along
Hampton roads is in itself sight of un-
usual beauty.
II
Peace, however, has the largest share
of the exposition's space; for, after all.
the idea has been to make 1t an industrial
and economic display Of American products.
Contrast is relied upon to increase the eff
fectiveness Of the Industrial features Of
the celebration. The old way and the new
way are shown in manufactures of every
nature, and In the Arts and Crafts village,
in the center of the exposition grounds,
are exhibited the primitive methods prac-
ticed when John Smith, 300 years ago.
led his intrepid band to the shores Of the
james, there to found settlement which
established the English and their language
in the new world. Indians form their crude
articles of pottery and hammer copper
and brass. The hand loom and the old
Evening star., 1907-05-05

The historical exhibit is a notable one
from every standpoint. > The country itself
is rich in its historical associations, for
not only was it one of the early battle
fields that dotted the coast in the contest
between the red men and the white in
vaders, but in close proximity to the ex-
position are the breastworks thrown up by
the confederate army in the beginning OF
the civil war Relics have been assembled
from the entire south, and they form col
lection that is at once comprehensive and
valuable.
Aside from the Arts and Crafts village
there is an Indian village, a reproduction
Evening star., 1907-05-05
For Money Purely.

Maurice Grau told me-" said COM
poser that he owed his success to the fact
that he produced opera solely from the
business, never from the musical or ar
tistic standpoint.
Frank, wasn't It? Most men in his line
use his method, but hypocritically pretend
to be artists.
Poor Grau, in our discussion, said that
he went at music as a certain perfumer
went at perfumes-not with the primary
idea of producing something excellent, but
with the primary idea of producing some
thing povel, bizarre, profitable.
This psrfumer, he exclaimed, said one
day gaily to a friend:
.Hurrah! I'm doing a rushing busi-
ness. I'll be rich in year. I've invented
a new perfume that smells just like gaso-
line
But said his friend, butt don't
er-quite see the point
1.-The stuff is selling like hot cakes.
said the perfumer. Men and women alike
are buying it. You see, it tickles their
vanity. They go about redolent of gaso-
line and people think that they own auto
mol les
Evening star., 1907-05-05

II is hardly necessary to point out even
TO a school boy of Washington that the
historical interest which centers about the
site of the exposition is not equaied in
any section of the United States Almost
every foot of ground of the region around
and about the big show bears the impress
of some great events in the history of the
Evening star., 1907-05-05
The Public and the Maid.

81 have been reading Two Bites at a
Cherry. and I think it is lovely. Why
isn't a big seller. like the works of
Marie Corelf and Hall Caine?" said a
Boston girl to the late Thomas Bailey
Aldrich
MY dear young lady, said the poet.
'in writing the book as we'll as / could l
did my part. II the public disapproves-
Evening star., 1907-05-05
The BUSY Juryman.

William Archer the English critic was
advocating spelling reform at dinner in
New York.
81 believe" he said, that reformed
spelling would be unanimously adopted if
the public would but weigh the matter
with an open. unprejudiced mind
He paused and smiled.
But no. he said THE public's attitude
is such that it brings vividly before me an
episode that 1 once heard related in Lon
don by Mr.. Justice Darling.
THE justice, the trial OF a certain
case was about to begin, started and said
suddenly:
+" But there are only eleven jurymen in
the box Where is the twelfth?
The foreman rose, and held up his hand
with soothing gesture.
Its all right, your honor he said re-
spectfully. The twelfth juryman had to
go away on business. but he has left his
verdict with me-
Neat Epigram.
charming epigram adorned an address
that Mrs. J. G. Phelps Stokes made on her
last visit to Detroit
The brilliant young lady was rejoicing
over the fact that in the slums woman,
no matter how wretched her case, kept her
speech pure. rule. of profanity
An oath from a womans lips" she
ended, ''is unnatural and incredible. 1
would as soon expect bullet from rose
bud
What if He Lived Today!
When ex-Gov. Pennypacker was still a
judge said a Philadelphia reporter, ''he
showed me in his uptown house his superb
collection of old newspapers.
"As we turned those faded pages I
said:
Do you think, sir, that our newspapers
have improved?'
He smiled. his shrewd and kindly eyes
twinkled, and he answered.
'''They have grown larger
Laughing, l asked him what he thought
of our Sunday papers.
They are marvellous he replied. They
are encyclopaedia. Whenever l take one
of them up l am reminded of the old
Frenchman of the last century who read
his paper with great care and thorough
ness, but whose progress was so slow and
whose paper was SO large that he was al
ways eight months behind the current is
sue.
Race Suicide Again.
A Washington correspondent told the
Evening star., 1907-05-05

Among Edmundson,s advertisements in
his youth were horse racing and chicken
fighting. AS a confidential servant he was
sent to Cuba several times for gamecocks
The colored people are exceedingly proud
of the remarkable old man, and the white
people have high regard for him.
His age is well authenticated. When a
youth he was bound over by his mother to
John Vandiver, a farmer of Burlington
Va, now West Virginia. The papers in
the court house at Romney corroborate
his statement that he is ninety-five years
old. as does also his family Bible. He was
born June 13. 1912.
Evening star., 1907-05-05

fashioned cards and spinning wheel Of
early colonial days are shown side by side
with the giant machinery which today null
tiplies the olden-time methods a hundred
fold, in time, output and perfection.
Three centuries of development in art
Evening star., 1907-05-05
Special Correspondence Of The Star.
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Special Correspondence OF The Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, May 4. 1907.
- HE death of Mrs. Florence
French at Romney, w. Va,
recalls an unusual incident in the
career of her husband, William
T French, in which man
now living in Cumberland figured Mr..
French was struck by train and killed
over twenty years ago. He LEFT Will
giving his entire estate to his widow Ihe
will was tested through the courts and
held good. The lower court at Romney
declared it void. but the supreme court Oh
appeals declared it valid, and Mrs. French
got the entire estate, which, at the time
of her death, was valued at SsO,OOO. Her
will was probated a few days ago at Rom
ney, W. Va, and about 100000 or the es-
tate goes to the general assembly of the
Presbyterian Church for home and foreign
missions.
The foundation of the French fortune
was saved for the family by Lewis Ed
mundson a colored man, aged ninety-fve
years who is a resident of Cumberland,
and is still active despite trying experiences
covering many decades. Mr.. French was
a southern sympathizer. Edmundson had
been in his employ previous to the war.
Cumberland by Union troops. 1t was the
purpose to take possession of his home
Edmundson was informed OF this. and,
having the confidence of Mr.. French. he
set out to get $4,000 in gold hidden in the
French home, which is on a bluff over
looking the South Branch of the Potomac
river. The money was In large sack,
and Edmundson succeeded in getting 1t out
OF the house and down to the river be-
fore he was discovered by the soldiers.
He threw the sack of treasure into the
river. where It laid for some days before
II was recovered When Edmundson
leaped over the embankment he was lost
from view, and none but himself could tell
the spot where the gold was hidden. When
Mr.. French went back to his home Ed
mundson restored the gold to his old EN-
ployer.
Edmundson is believed to be the oldest
newsboy in the world. He plies his voca-
ton daily. He possesses more than or
binary intelligence and no faculty Is the
least impaired. His memory Is remark
able. and he tells clearly of the stirring
incidents previous to the civil war and
during the struggle in which he figured.
His teeth are sound. He has not lost one.
He possessed wonderful strength in his
youth, and there still clings to the old
man evidence of great powers OF Drawn
and endurance. He was known to have
lifted at one time on a straight lift 1900
pounds. Now he carries several hundred
pounds with ease. A barrel of flour under
each arm were like toys to him and he
Evening star., 1907-05-05
Race Suicide Again.

A Washington correspondent told the
other night a story that he claimed to
have heard from President Roosevelt at a
Gridiron Club dinner.
Two women he said, were discussing
some new neighbors who had moved into
Evening star., 1907-05-05
NnecdOte8 Concerning
Well-knOWn People.

one of the most sumptuous houses in their
city; 49,. . - ,,ou,, u,o, cot, tho
first.
"'Oh, they are,' said the second.
Shall you call?
'Decl.edly.'
"'You are sure, are you, that they are
er-quite correct, quite-er-good form?'
"'Oh, my dear, I'm positive said the
second woman. They have thirty serv-
ants, eighteen horses, twelve dogs, eleven
automobiles and one child"
True Politeness.
silent Smith, said broker, was a
good kind man, but busy one; a foe to
bores and time wasters.
He used to fish occasionally at Shawnee.
and a Shawnee farmer. on junket to the
city, once made bold to visit him in his
New York office.
Wall. Josh. how'd Silent Smith use YEP
they asked the farmer, at the general store,
on his return.
"'Fellers.' said the old man. warmly,
Silent Smith is the perlitest cuss l ever
see. I hadn't bin settin' chattin' with him
moren a quarter Of an hour fore he'd told
m: six times. be gishtlmighty, to come in
an see him ag'in.'"
What We May Come To.
Alexis Alladin. the leader of the Russian
dumas labor party. was marveling in New
York at the strength of the labor unions of
America.
Now that I grasp the size and power of
these unions" he said, smiling, Il see the
point of story that failed 20 understand
coming over on the boat.
IAN American woman told me this story.
She said that young bride was found one
afternoon. crying bitterly in the smoking
room of her club.
Why. my dear said an elderly matron,
what G ho ms with
"'Oh. sobbed the bride. I'm going to
leave George. Dear me, am going straight
back home to mother
what exclaimed the matron, has
George already proved unkind? Well,
they're all alike, my"
But the weeping bride interrupted her.
NO she said. her shoulders shaking
with grief, George is dear. He's perfect.
But that brute of Henry Simmons has re-
fused to buy Mrs. Simmons a new dinner
gown, and District of the Amalgamated
Wives Uaion has been ordered out on
strike y
Evening star., 1907-05-05

Although it is without doubt the. most
interesting Industrial exposition ever held
in America through its unsurpassed To-
cation it will present the most remarkable
marine review ever assembled In American
waters. Other expositions have been handi-
capped by this and other restraining condi-
tions, but the jamestown exposition. with
Hampton roads and the James river at her
threshold, has accepted an opportunity
that few other localities can command.
Among the naval rendezvous of the
world, Hampton roads is regarded as one
of the most beautiful. Picturesque from
every standpoint and capable of harboring
the allied fleets of the greatest world pow
ers, it has been a favorite anchorage and
maneuvering ground for the vessels of
the United States navy. On the one side
Fortress Monroe, most imposing of the ma
tions defenses. on the other side Norfolk,
with it's bustling industries, no more ad--
Evening star., 1907-05-05

United States-the first settlement, the
first English marriage In America, the first
trial by jury, the first legislative body and
the first Protestant church In America
and within a few hours ride of the grounds
many of the important battles of the revo-
luton. the war of 1912 and the civil war
were fought. Yorktown and Appomattox.
the scenes Of the final surrenders In two
of the great struggles. are closely.
Indeed, the atmosphere Of the exposition
is in strict accord with the celebration
itself The managers argue, and rightly
they believe, that the exposition marks
an epoch in American history that was
a grave crisis in the early development of
the new world. and that any ceremony
marking an anniversary Of this period
should take upon itself the nature OF the
early days themselves. And so, as 1t has
come about, visit to the exposition Is a
glimpse into a world of centuries ago. AS
though the curtain of time had been drawn
back the scene is of that rare colonial
period. which Is now so eagerly sought
for The setting is perfect and only the
actors are wanted, for along the quaint
walks and by-paths of the wooded sections
of the exposition stroll not the cavalier in
doublet and hose or the woodsman IN
tawney Indian dress, br. the twentieth
century visitor 1t is a wonderland peopled
with a strange race of men.
Evening star., 1907-05-05

threads. In carrying contest he once
won SIS by carrying four sacks of salt
Weighing $40 pounds.
Evening star., 1907-05-05
A Calumny on Anglers.

I'VE fishermen said Havelock Morton.
California's famous fly caster. ''are contin-
ually being accused of intemperance. The
accusation is false. No Incorporate man
could ever cast fly Yet yesterday a
friend of mine had the effrontery to say to
me:
"'You fishermen! You fishermen"
Whats the matter now?' / asked,
scornfuly.
with chuckle he declared that out
walking in the country he had met an an
gler beside a brook and had said to the
man:
How can you tell the good places from
the bad when you come to stream?
by the bottles the man answered.
Wherever the most empty bottles are scat
tered Is the best place"
Evening star., 1907-05-05

? HE death OF Mrs. Florence
French at Romney, w. Va,
recalls an unusual incident in the
career of her husband, William
T. French, in which a man
Evening star., 1907-05-05

well. then, the public is like the Common
wealth avenue housemaid.
"A resident of Commonwealth avenue a
lady in reduced circumstances, is obliged
to take In a few lodgers Her housemaid
is rather frail, rather pretty girl, and
the other day she said to her mistress:
I'm afeard that there moo lodger wot
we thought SO well Of, amt no gent, after
all, num-
No gentleman. SusanT said the lady.
I am very sorry. Why do you say SOP
why, mum, this mornin' when he seen
me carryin' a scuttle o. coal, he says:
THAT there scuttle's too heavy fur little
thing like you,' he said: and he up and
took 1t from me, and carried it himself,
just like a common footman.'
The Sole Criterion.
John Sloan, the noted illustrator and
etcher. laid down a newspaper account of
the sale of a Bougereau for $4,000
Such sales" he said, remind me of the
conversation of old Gobsa Golde and his
daughter Lotta.
Well, did ye buy that pcter?' said
Lotta on her fathers return from gallery.
No., the old man answered.
why not, pop?
"' 'Twan't dear enough. "
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-04-25
EAST DRAlNTREE.

Mrs. Elwin Martin remains about the
same.
Miss Lolita Flint was at home over
Sunday.
viii Hutchinson visited his brother,
Stephen, this week.
Miss Mabel Boyce commenced work
this week for Mrs. Il. !. Clafiin.
Miss Mary Linfield is moving INTO the
lower tenement OF Mrs. Emma French's
house.
Miss Roxy Bottles OF the X. 8. n. s.
spen, Sunday and Monday with Miss
Jennie Blanchard.
School began Monday with Miss Jose
phiue Sargent as teacher. She is boarding
at j. c. McIntire's.
Mrs. Cora Kline and children will
occupy the tenement in the hotel recently
vacated by Will Fordham.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Flint have returned
to their home on Braintree hull, after
spending q few weeks with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Fred Flint.
Last Saturday night, at the grange,
vote was taken to have fruit, flower and
vegetable contest the same as last year.
The same amount OF money will be
divided into prizes as last year, and they
are to abide by the same rules with the
exception Of the name of the contestant
to be entered to Miss Jennie Perham,
Randolph, secretary OF the grange, during
the month Of May.