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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-03
REMEMBERED

on the occasion OF the last birthday an
niversary of the king of Italy letter
carrier was remembered with an increase
Of pay. The man. whose name is Do
menico Stella, has been i'm the service at
Rogliana for the last 90 years, is so years
old. blind and still attends TO his duties
with the assistance OF grandchild.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-03

Brazil is calling loudly for Japanese labor and
Mexico is already getting share of it, but it would
be interesting to know whether all the Jap labor in
evidence is the real thing whether China is being
drawn on for something lust good"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-03

That Austrian archduke who is seeking
divorce because his wife has joined unclad
nature colony" is the first husband on record to
seek severance of the marriage bonds because he
has neither dressmakers nor millincrs bills to paw
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-03

pie 10 more complicated dancing reaches
a climax with figure offering some spec
ial element OF novelty and picturesqueness
and then winds up with the popular grand
chain. This season such figures as the
Baskets the Railway the Pyramids
and the Serpentine' promise to be the
greatest favorites of the Parisians."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-03
Goes TO Better Quarters

The Westminster bank will move from
3 WeybosSet street to more commodious
quarters at % Westminster street. where
the Manufacturers Trust company for
merry had banking rooms, about the LIST
Of next month.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-03

The emperor of Chinas edict prohibiting the
use of opium is followed by eleven drastic regu-
latons' which shows that particular part of the
world has monopoly OF the message habit.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-03

In these days when you scratch prophet of
financial and industrial disaster, you find high
hnancier whose inflated stocks have slumped in
value.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-03

President Diaz has engaged an American ex-
pert TO manage Mexcos railway affairs Perhaps
he regards this the next best thing TO rate law
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-03

Colonel Gross reappointment to the police
commission, under existing conditions, means
clean city; his defeat wde-open town
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-03

The writer who fears that the general use of
electric power will result in the muscular atrophy
of the race forgets the popularity of strap hanging
and other athletic sports.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-03

IL would seem that the December weather
hoodoo has also sworn off.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-03
NEW WARSHIPS

We are told that the two battleships
restricted TO 1900 tons viii be built as
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-03
EGGS FOR INVALIDS

Here are two excellent methods OF pre-
pairing eggs for invalids, either of the
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1907-06-07

Hon r. Hudson Burr EatI-
had a taste for Office likes il m.-Hty
we'll AMI puhHcany declares his cam
didacy for governor
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1907-06-07

There are prospects OF Guy Metca.f's
having anOorher job lie Will perhaps
be Mr. r. Hudson Burr's campaign
manager and the voters y Florida
vi. be given more pot neral ij-era-
'.T-
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1907-06-07

The bin requiring express comua-
nies To carry five pound packages Tor
twenty-five cents passed ana is uuu
a law of this state
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1907-06-07

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tersun'S dark horse" - jIGSc Udr
mon, 81 Ohio. Who MAS frs 1.sror
cred hy Grover cleveland
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1907-06-07

Mr.. Edgar T. Allen. a former attOr-
ney Of this city. is now a Judge at
Tien Toin, China.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1907-06-07

California's celery crop VII. reaci-
% 500 carloads
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1907-06-07
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-06
NORTHWEST SUBURBS.
Interests of the Community Discussed
by Association.

A meeting of the Northwest Citizens
Suburban Association was held last night
at Masonic Hall, TenleytOwn. at which Mr..
Charles c. Lancaster presided. Following
the discussion of business Mr.. Lancaster
delivered an address in which he paid a
tribute to the honesty, sincerity and eff
cheney of the District Commissioners, say
ing:
I'm view of the corruption prevalent in
the municipal government of other cities IT
Is well to define the, unquestionabie honesty
of the men at the head of the District gov
eminent. That the Commissioners are en-
deavoring every day to further the beauti-
fication of the city and the comfort of the
citizens of Washington goes without saying
They are not purchasable. nor can they be
influenced by an unprincipied motive. Their
acts have been beyond reproach. and in
every instance they have proved their sin
certify and loyalty to the people they rep
resent Under the present form OF govern
ment. we probably are faring much better
than would be the case were our govern
ment differently constituted. In other. cities
the city councilman, or political boss. must
firsf receive his persuasive coin before q Dill
is advocated or even given the consideration
due it. Here In Washington such Is not
the case"
Commissioners for their labors during the
last session Of Congress and for their ear
nest and effective cooperation in securing
necessary legislation for that section. A
COPY Of the resolution = to be forwarded to
Mr.. Louis p. Shoemaker OF the executive
committee submitted report showing that
$z18. 800 had been appropriated for improve
ments In that section. II was stated that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-06
CITED TO SHOW CAUSE.
Bankruptcy Proceedings Instituted
Against Local Firm.

Justice Barnard of the District Supreme
Court today cited Thomas r. Martin and
Lee r. Martin, trading as Martin Brothers.
real estate dealers, at 1925 Pennsylvania
avenue, to show cause Monday, April 20,
why they should not be adjudged bankrupt.
The courts action is based on a petition
filed in the District Supreme Court today
by Fannie s. Reynolds. Myrick H. Dooiittle
and the Washington Times Company, al
legged creditors of the firm, who ask that
Martin Bros. be adjudged bankrupt. The
claims of the first two creditors are for
money loaned to the extent of 8, 200 and
81 600. respectively, and the last claim is on
an open account
1t is charged that the firm is insolvent.
and April 4, it is alleged, transferred Its
rent list to delay and defraud creditors.
Another act of bankruptcy is alleged in
the suit filed yesterday by one of the
brothers asking for dissolution of the
partnership and the appointment OF a re-
ceiver.
The firm is also charged in the petition
with having concealed a note for 1,2OO
which was part of the firms assets.
Attorneys F. G. Collins, ]. B. Daish and
Wilton ]. Lambert represent the petition
ing creditors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-06
Meeting of Planters Club.
correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star
UPPER MARLBORO. Md, April @, 1907
At regular meeting of the Patuxent
Planters Club at the Farmers Hotel, Up
per Marlboro, Md, Mr.. Franklin Weems
was the host and entertained the members
and guests at supper after which the busi-
ness meeting was called to order by the
president.
This town being in the heart of the to-
bacco-growing section of Prince George
county, those present discussed that sub
ject After agreeing to proposition that
any system of warehouse inspection of to-
bacco which does not include report and
record of the result of such inspection must
Of necessity be incomplete and must fall
short OF its greatest usefulness. the club
by unanimous vote adopted the resolutions.
The latter set forth that the club recog.
nizes the principle of official classification
as a proper and necessary adjunct to any
system Of warehouse inspection. and heart
lily indorses the action of the Maryland To-
bacco Growers Association. and urges all
the growers of the state to have their crops
oficially graded, in order to obtain the
greatest amount of benefit therefrom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-06
ORIGINAL BEAR MAN.
Clifford X. Bergman Entertains Sun
day School YOUNGSTERS.

"A Few Teddy Bears in Chalk" was the
title under which Mr.. Clifford K Bergman
entertained nearly two hundred youngsters
of the primary and kindergarten depart
ments of the Sunday school of the Mount
Pleasant Congregational Church late yes
terday afternoon. 1t was distinctly Teddy
Bear occasion, nearly all Of the little ones
being provided with bears of cloth. Emily
Mann sang "A Teddy Bear Song
Mr., Bergman, who was introduced to the
children by James e. West, superintendent
of the school. as the cartoonist of The Star
and 1.-The original Teddy bear man." scored
hit with his audience. Before beginning
his chalk drawings he asked the youngsters
to hold. up their bears, and they did SO with
enthusiasm. There were more than a hun
dred of the animals in the room. Mr.. Ber-
ryman drew the bear in every conceivable
situation-cn bicycle on roller skates
chased by policeman, with Buster Brown,
at washtub, on stills, riding the goose of
tn, nursery rhymes, playing with an ele-
plant, carrying Sunday school banner, -etc.
At the conclusion of the talk Rev. NJ. Ross
Fishburn, pastor of the church, personally
thanked Mr. Bergman and moved a vote
of thanks from all present including the
parents OF the little ones. After recita-
tons and songs the children adjourned from
the Sunday school to the basement, where,
In the gymnasium, they were allowed to
romp to their hearts content, under the
supervision of Miss Evelyn Kemp, Miss
Parrett and Miss Ethel LASER of the Kin
dergarten Normal School. assisted by Miss
Hilda North and several others. Refresh
room.
ments were served later in the supper
The children occupied 1876 little chairs
and filled the room SO completely that
their parents had to stand out in the hall.
The favors were birds nests and small
candy eggs. The tables were tastefully
decorated with flowers and crepe paper
The entertainment was given under the
direction of the teachers and helpers of
the primary and kindergarten departments
Of the SUNDAY school, as follows: Miss
Marion o. Spears, Miss May Davis, Miss
Nellie Eastwood and Mrs. E. G. Coombs,
assisted by Mrs. N. r. Buchanan, as
chairman Of the committee on decorations
and refreshments. The following were
among the members Of the senior depart
ment who also assisted: Mrs. Robert H.
Young, Mrs. Fred E. Mann, Miss Ruth
LANCE, the Misses Ballinger and Miss
Helen Zeh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-06
BONA FIDE CIRCULATION OF THE
EVENING AND SUNDAY STAR.

The sworn statement below shows
that the circulation OF THE STAR
Is what it is claimed to be. Tho
circulation Of THE STAR for the
week, including and combining its
evening and Sunday morning is
sues. is the largest. the best and
the only sworn detailed circulation
of each day. covering all issues. in
the District of Columbia.
In both its evening and Sunday
morning issues it has a larger car
rier delivery circulation into the
homes Of Washington than any
other two local papers combined.
THE SUNDAY STAR viewed
separately has the largest. the best
and the only sworn circulation in
the District of Columbia.
Fifteen thousand of THE STARS
regular subscribers take no other
Washington paper whatever in
their homes, depending upon THE
STAR alone for news and adyer-
Using.
THE STAR. daily and Sunday.
thoroughly covers the local adver-
Using field. reaching all classes of
Washington purchasers. rich and
poor alike. in their homes. on every
day in the week. at an hour when
they have the time and inclination
to read a newspaper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-06
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
General and Personal News Of Mont.
gomery County, Md.

SAteSPoiocnce OF Inc star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, April 6. 1907.
AT meeting of the town council of Glen
Echo' attended by Mayor Garrett and
Counciimen Weaver, Jenkins and OBrien.
alrahsements were made for the town cleo
tion' the first Monday in May, when sue
cessors TO Messrs. Weaver and Jenkins.
whose terms expire, will be chosen Messrs.
van D. canada. Thomas Henley and J. B.
-luooeh were appointed to serve as judges,
ana MI. Clark Boyd was named as clerk.
Mr. Arthur J. Houghton complained of
the action of Town Marshal Collins in
snooting a valuable dog belonging to the
complainant. Mr. Houghton stated that
the animal was harmless. and charged that
the omcer was little too quick with his
a adoiv and asked that the town council
explained that the dog was acting
strangely. SO he shot it. Mayor Garrett
WIN the approval Of the board. Cautioned
Colnhs ABOUT the use of his pistol, suggest
last resort e 90 :"
Al the last meeting of the county COM
missioners Wilson E. Riggs was adiudged
10 De or unsound mind. and was ordered
treatment pi'oi ioi
among the recent transfers of real estate
IN montgomery county are the following:
James y pa B. Henderson attorney, to Mamie
,,on roTae r LOT at Aubrey Heights. sos; sey-
mour w. Tuiloch to Jessie s. Tulloch. lot at
Forest Glen; Eugene Jones. trustee, to
lara lara =; Jones. lot at Kensington: 500;
Eheyy Chase Land Company to Eleanor
Fannle NJ Dinsmore to Carl L. Davis, lot
at kensington: Metropolitan Investment
ana Building Company to Emma s. Bailey.
n 10. at Garrett Park; Morris Hacker to
5000: John B. Beall to Walter G. Wright
iorty-slx acres. $615; Molie Williams to
MARY 4. Davis, sixty acres: Wilton ]. Lam
road. ~. vi dali
II mas been announced that Col Spencer
=. Jones OF this town is candidate for the
democratic nomination for governor to sue
cesu GOV. Warffeld. Col. Jones is in New
Orleans visiting his daughter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-06
CHICAGO RAILWAY LINES.
Actual Work of Reconstruction to Be.
gin Next Week.

CHICAGO. April 6.-The actual work
of reconstructing the Chicago city railway
lines probably will begin on Monday.
Drawings and plans for the first work
that of replacing all tracks-have been
completed by a force Of men working
under Bion J. Arnold, the city's chief en-
gineer, and all that remains is the ac-
ceptance of the ordinances by the railway
officials.
President Mitten is now in New York
arranging for future contracts. He Will
return to Chicago tomorrow and it is ex-
pected that he will have the authority to
accept the traction ordinances on behalf
of his company.
The city still will have thirty days to
consider the ordinances before accepting
them, but it is generally understood that
this right will be waived and orders imme-
diatey given for carrying on the work be-
gun.
The new rails are to be of the heavy,
fiat type. which will give the maximum OF
speed with the minimum of power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-06
Protest to Commissioners.

Messrs. Woodbury. Blair and Thomas r.
Jones. as trustees of the Arlington Hotel.
have protested to the Commissioners against
the ruling of the building inspector requir-
ing additional fire escapes ON that building,
1t was said to be a physical impossibility
fora fire starting at any given point In the
building TO spread over the entire area
Uses square feet OF ground, so rapidly as
to cut off escape from the upper floors. or
the floor on which the fire originated. by
the usual exits
The main staircase 1t is said. is Of iron
and cement. and practically indestructible
The hotel Is but i've stories high There
are now five escapes on the building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-06
cAvEAT FILED.
Proceedings Instituted In Contest Of
w. ], Williams VIII.

= 4OSSC0AAA6S 4ASSAGUt00 SOALSSt VI
W. ], Williams VIII.
Emma Elliott. John d. Williams and
Frank 8. Williams, q daughter and two
grandsons Of the late William J. Williams,
today filed caveat protesting against the
admission of q paper writing, dated Feb
ruary s. 1902. as the last win of the de-
ceased. The estate. according to the petit
toners who also ask that a collector be
appointed. is valued at $500, OOO and COM
prised local real estate and q farm in
Montgomery county, Nd. worth 100000,
and stocks and bonds valued at another
500. O0O
Mental incapacity and undue influence are
charged by the petitioners, as proof OF
which 1T Is set forth that by the terms Of
the proposed will Margaret e. Levy, a
daughter Of the testator. is given an estate
worth $4,000, subject only to the life in
terest Of her mother; that Emma Elliott,
one of the DIRECTORS. is given only $50 900,
and the two srandsons a legacy Of $500
each.
Attorneys W. Gwynn Gardiner and r..
Ross Perry & Son represent the caveators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-06
Naval Board Going to Newport.

The naval general board. the equivalent
of the general stan OF the army, is making
arrangements to repair in a body to New
port. Il. l.. early in June to preside over
the development of a very important pro-
gram in naval tactics and strategy on a
large scale. This subject will come before
the War College tnere, and ii is deemed
essential TO the proper execution of the
plans of the general board that all of its
members. including Admiral Dewey, the
president, should be present in person.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-06
NO HURRIED DECISION.
Deliberation Will Be Observed in the
Hartman Case.

Chairman Knapp of the interstate COM
merCe commission said today that the COM
mission would not be in a hurry about
rendering a decision in the Hartman case,
the arguments in which were ended yester-
day. lie said that the record was volumi-
nous and the matters involved were of
great Importance The commission, there
fore would proceed deliberately.
When the decision of the commission
finally is reached 1t will be announced 10
the public: but the indications are that 1t
will be some time before any definite ac-
ton is taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-06
TO INSTRUCT FILIPINos.
Over a Hundred School Teachers Will
Sail for the Islands.

One hundred and twenty American school
teachers will sail for the Philippines De-
tween now and June 1. The first of the new
teachers will go on the Korea, sailing from
San Francisco April q. Another party will
leave on the American Maru May 3. and
the third party of teachers will sail on
the Siberia May 10.
Most of the new school teachers are men,
as the Philippine commission prefers them
to women because Of the hardships which
must be endured at interior towns. All
of the teachers sent to the islands are
subject to civil service examination. Inc
certified list of teachers has not been suffi-
cient to supply the full quota required this
year and another examination will be held
soon to fl the remaining places. At pres
ent there about 800 American teachers
and 5000 Filipino teachers employed In the
insular schools The new school year opens
there on June 1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-06
the sum of $4,000 of that amount was for

the sum of $11OOOO Of that amount was for
streets and county roads. while the remain
ing $6S, 500 being for service sewers.
A resolution was adopted advocating the
introduction of a bill at the next Congress
providing for the purchase of the right of
way of Albemarle street between Grant
road and Wisconsin avenue in order that
the street may be opened and improved. A
resolution favoring the preservation and
extension of the city park system, as sug-
gested by Judge Bundy of the Columbia
Heights Citizens Association. was adopted.
Upon motion of e. II. Ashworth, a COM
mittee. consisting of ]. F. Finch. DR.. J. w.
Chappell H. l.. Colt and Horace Jones, was
appointed to confer with the Commissioners
with a view to beginning work on the
sewer In the valley of Broad branch and
Soapstone branch as soon as the appropria-
ton becomes available. July 1.
G. w. Offutt and G. r. Parton were elect
ed members OF the association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-06
DIR. BALcH's EXTENSIVE TOUR.
Will Make Investigations Of Tropical
Diseases.

Passed Assistant Surgeon Alfred w.
Balch, u. s. N, who has been stationed
at the Naval Medical School in this city,
left today on an extended tour Of investi-
cation. observation and instruction. He
will take q course at the London Tropical
Medical School and will also study at the
Tropical Medical Schools Of Germany and
France, particularly the Pasteur Institute
He will then 60 to Canacao. In the Philip
pine Islands, and continue his researches
In regard to tropical diseases, making q
complete report to the surgeon general Of
the navy Of his observations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-06
The Postmaster Generals Secretary.

Postmaster General Meyer today an
nomced the appointment of DR.. John A.
Holmes as his private secretary. DR.. Holmes
has occupied the position tentatively ever
since Mr.. Meyer entered upon the dis
charge of his duties. but the permanent
designation was not made until today He
was formerly travelling assistant superin-
tensent OF salaries and allowances and his
appointment is in the nature of a promo
tioa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-06
classes with a will that plainly shows that
before long greater results would be &C

classes with a will that plainly shows that
before long greater results would be ac-
complished than in the past.
Rev. L. B. Warner of Westminster, Nd
declared, during a short address, that the
whole of China should be evangelical and
said il can be done for the price that the
United States is paying for the digging OF
the Panama canal.
Mrs. George Speidel talked on home MS
sionary work and during the course OF neI
remarks did much to emphasize the part
that the members of the gentler sex are
taking in the evangelzation Of the country.
Rev. Louis Randall of Crisfieid, Nd
was the presiding officer In place OF rev
DR. Sheridan the president of the confer
ence. At the afternoon meeting Rev. DIR.
Munhall of Philadelphia urged that a
better system be adopted in the Bible STUDY
of the church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-06
DEATH IN THE DOUGH.
Bohemian Fruit Cake Believed to
Have Killed Woman.

CHICAGO, April "a Bohemian fruit
cake is believed to have caused the death
of Mrs. Mary Mette. fiftythree years old.
yesterday. Five others of her family were
also made violently ill after eating of the
same cake. They will be taken to a hospi-
tai today.
The physicians who attended the family
describe the symptoms as those which
might result from arsenical poisoning. The
police have begun an investigation DR..
Reinhardt, coroner's physician, suggested
the possibility of ptomaine poisoning, but
all theories have been laid aside. awaiting
the result of poSt-mortem examination
and further analysis of the flour used in
making the cake.
A sample of the flour will be examined to
determine the possible presence of arsenic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-06
INVESTIGATION ORDERED.
f ire Department Horse Mysteriously
Injured.

The stabbing of big. handsome gray
horse at No. fire engine house on the
night of March %, with a pitchfork, has
caused Fire Chief Belt to order a thorough
investigation to disclose, if possible, the
guilty person. The officials have been I'M
able to ascertain the name of the person
responsible. Every member of the engine
company, it is said. denies any knowledge
of the affair.