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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-12
Facts About Books.

The International Biographical 1nsti-
tute in Brussels has been making an in
vestigatiOn. and reports that since the
invention of printing in 1896 to January
1, 1907. there have been published in the
entire world 13, O63 900 books. OF these, 20. AZ
per cent are law books and sociological
works, 20.46 per cent essays fiction and
other literary works, 12.1S per cent scien-
tific, la per cent historical and bio
graphical, 10 per cent theological and
religious, 0 per cent bibliogra phical 2.62
per cent artistic, and 1.3G per cent philo-
sophical. 1t is difficult to understand
these classifications but I give them as
they appear in the report which is
signed by Paul Otlet secretary.
Prof. Otlet divides the publications into
periods as follows:
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Falls Church Municipal Election.

Citizens of Falls Church. Va, say the in
terest in the welfare of the suburb was not
manifested as 1t should have been Tues
day, June II, only lie votes having been
cast An entire new body of officers. with
the exception of DR. J. B. Gould, alderman,
was elected The new council will assem-
BILE September l, 1907.
The first business TO be transacted will
be for the new aldermen to elect mayor,
town sergeant and clerk. The following are
the names of those into whose hands the
reins of the government of the town have
been placed:
First ward-Thomas A. Williams, Oscar
II. Billingsley and DIR. James B. Gould.
Second ward-Jonas T. Unversagt, John
n. Gibson and George l.. Erwin.
Third ward-Harry c. Birge, William NJ
Ellison and F. y. Hodgson.
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WOmaen's Knit
Underwear.

NNARIETY enough to please
Un every fancy. Leading makes
W. only represented goods
known for superiority OF
shape as we'll as quality and general
finish.
women's Jersey Ribbed Combination Suits suits with
high and low neck and long and short legs. sOc
The CELEBRATED Harvard make. Each.:.. wv
Specials:
100 dozen Women's Swiss Ribbed Lisle-
finish Vests, with low neck and no sleeves.
zoe; 3 for soc.
Regular 25c quality.
rs dozen Women's Lisle Thread Vests,
with hand-crocheted fronts.
25c each. Value, CSC.
20 dozen Women's Imported Swiss Ribbed
Isle Thread Vests, with crocheted fronts.
75c each.
A full line of Wool Abdominal
Bands for Women and Children.
These are very necessary for per-
sons to take with them to the noun
tains and seashore.
Also full line of Women's Rib
bed Corset Covers, of cotton, Isle
thread and silk, for wear under shirt
waists these cool mornings and
evenings-a5c to $3.50.
Main floor, Ut.
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Magazines and
Periodicals..

M !: +: :j # e: t Sc: =; ; S:
this summer?
We have one of the largest and
best appointed Magazine Depart
ments in the city, and our facilities
for carefully attending to your
wants in this direction cannot be ex-
celled.
If you are going away for a few
weeks or few months to the noun
tains or seashore we will gladly en-
ter your order for whatever you
wish in summer reading-Maga-
zines and Periodicals-and will see
that copies are forwarded you on
day of issue.
Book Dept, Main floor, Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-12

The statistics of public libraries in the
United States for the year 1906 show
that the Public Library of Washington
had larger number of new books
placed on the shelves than any other IL
brary in the country. Paterson and
Newark, N j.. and ST. Joe, Mo-. come
next, while Boston is at the bottom of
the list. 1t should be explained. how
ever that the public library of Boston
Is the largest in the country, and has
several times as many books as the Ii
brary at Washington. The public Ii
brary at Brooklyn did more business
than any other having loaned 2JI9,O69
books during the year, 81 per cent Of
them being novels.
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45-inch Pure Linen Suiting.
soc per yard.
z2-inch Pure Irish Linen.
85c per yard.
Travelling
Requisites.

TWT1 HETHER your trip is
II III Ill by land or sea to
NN Jamestown or Europe,
we are showing the
correct luggage-steamer trunks,
dress trunks, skirt trunks, hat
trunks, wardrobe trunks, trunks es-
pecially for men, trunks especially
for women; suit cases of leather,
leatherette, cane and mating; bags
of all desirable sorts, fitted and I'M
fitted, and the various small access
sories that are necessary or helpful
in travelling.
We mention a few particularly
good values in low-priced trunks and
suit cases:
No 81 Dress Trunk. made of Eastwood.
covered with heavy canvas and protected
with 10 hardwood Stats; full sheet-iron bot
tom; two straps; good lock; three strap
hinges; cloth lined; two trays. A well-con.
structed trunk that will stand rough ham
ding.
28inch, $3.50 each.
3o-inch, $6.25 each.
32-inch, $500 each.
34-inch, 81. so each.
36-inch, $500 each.
No. % Steamer Trunk, made of Eastwood
and covered with good canvas; full Sheet
iron bottom; 10 Stats; good lock; cloth
lined; one tray.
2S-inch, $3.95 each.
3o-inch, So. so each.
32-inch, $500 each.
34-inch, $3.50 each.
36-inch, 5000 each.
Special:
A lot of Genuine Cowhide Leath-
er Suit Cases, made on steel frame;
good lock; reinforced corners; two
straps; cloth lined; inside straps.
An extra strong case.
$685. each. Value, $3.50.
Also lot of Cane and Mating
Suit Cases, made on steel frame
strong, lightweight cases, especially
desirable for women.
$2.o5 to $500 each.
Basement, Equitable bldg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-12

Germany leads the world in the num-
Der of books and pamphlets published
yearly. France stands second, then Eng
land and the United States. In magma
tive works England leads the world, with
the largest output of novels, romances
and poetry. In Germany educational and
theological works lead in France his
torical. and in Italy religious rublica
lions are most numerous. In the United
States works of fiction lead. and then
law books and statistics. The following
table shows the number of books pub
lished in the different countries of the
world for the most recent date for which
statistics he nht ed.
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Flags for Flag Day.

wf RIDAY, the 18th, is Flag
iii Observe asy r? t BY who ds: S':s So
WI. ETC., will find here large as
sortment, from the 2x3-inch size of
silk to the 5x8-ft. of cotton bunting.
21sinch Silk Flags, mounted, EACH &c; roc
dozen ...................-. .............
4x6-inch Silk Flags, mounted, each. 10c; 7tc
Dozen ....... ............'....
7x12-inch Silk Flags mounted. Each ~
1ox14-inch Silk Flags, mounted. Each. <oC
Small Cotton Flags Each &C, SC and Ioc
16x4-inch Printed Cotton Flags, mounted Irc
with spear at end. Each. Observation-Disclosures. ~
Unmounted Standard Wool Bunting
a1s #. Each se~ea stars ana s.spes SIZE
Size au,4 e. Each $500
Size 4xo IT. Each. $3.50
Size 4.7 #. Each. 1896
sars and sua a1e .h 2
Size 4.7 It. Each $I.5c
Size srs ,t rsc, .... $500
loft Flag Poles. Each. wv
,e-tt Flag Poles Each $I.oo
Flag Holders. Each observation-disclosures. 4OS
Fourth floor, Eleventh st.
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Satisfactory
Refrigerators.

~HE season is at hand for the
4 purchasing of one of the
w. most important of summer
requisites - the Refrigera-
tor. Perhaps the one you have has
outlived its usefulness and requires
much more ice than a new, up-to-
date refrigerator.
We are agents for the celebrated
Wisconsin "Peerless" Refrigerator
and have handled the same for the
past eight years, with better results
than any we have ever shown. We
wish to call special attention to the
patent Barrett Drip Cup, which is
easily accessible, being in the center
of the refrigerator and forming a
trap, which keeps the cold air from
escaping. A simple device, but a
good one, as it saves ice. We show
30 different styles of refrigerators
hanging in price from
$I1.75 to $4,000 each.
Special:
Wisconsin Refrigerators Fourth
size), steel lined, movable air flues,
for cleaning, etc. A very convent
cnt size and an excellent value.
$o,o5 each. Regularly $I475.
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Cubans for Annexation.

The Rev. S. A. Neblett, formerly of Chat
tanooga, and now superintendent of Meth
odist missionary work in Cuba, says: Il
don't talk politics much, but the people of
Cuba are very generally IN favor of an
nexation and of American rule in any form
The property holders. the business elements
and the educated classes are not particular
about independence so long they have
peace and their lives and property are pro-
tected. Matanzas is perhaps the richest
and the most advanced province on the
Island. II has smaller number OF Hitter
ates and higher average of education and
culture. The people are almost unanimous
ly in sympathy with the conservative party
and against the liberals, but they do. not
take much part in politics. They were in
tensely patriotic In opposition to Spain, but
are now favorable to American domination
because they consider II most advantageous
TO the welfare of the island.
There is no question about the condition
or the disposition of the labOring classes
They have very little idea of what govern
ment means. They are imprOvident, unam-
bilious. Indifferent TO education, badly paid
and sometimes badly treated, and al
ways ready to follow any one who promises
to better their condition and offers them
an opportunity for excitement and adven-
ture. The situation is very much it Is
among the negroes in the southern part Of
the United States. Tie negroes of Cuba,
like those Of our southern states. have a
passion for politics and very little COM
OF tHclr Responsiveness. AS a
rule they are making no progress There
ia very little hope for Improvement in the
next generation. When they are well
treated the plantation negroes of Cuba are
industrious, obedient and temperate, but
they are very resentful and vindictive
toward those who treat them badly There
are good planters in Cuba and bad plant
ers, just as there are in the United States
Those who are kind TO their employees
treat them humanely. pay them promptly
and give them good quarters to live in re-
celve the same treatment in return. Those
who are cruel and unjust are often the OBJ
JeCts OF revenge
1T is difficult to say wha' will hapren If
the United States withdraUs and turns the
government over to the liberal lead, RS 3"
said Mr.. Eeblett There is a great deal
OF apprehension. but the negroes will not
make any trouble if the politicians Will let
them alone. Whenever there is trouble it
is due to agitatorS.
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Belgian Minister'S Report.

Under instructions from his government
Baron Moncheur made a visit to South
Carolina, and has forwarded TO Brussels
detailed report of his Investigations, which
will doubtless be published in due time. 1t
Is fortunate for the south and for those
who are interested in promoting immigra-
ton to have the testimony of so intelligent
and so thorough a man Baron Moncheur,
for he undeTs lands conditions in this coun-
try better than most foreigners, and is able
TO Judge of the welfare and prospects or his
fellow -countrymen in South Carolina with
perfect accuracy. He says that he found
Them well situated. actively employed at
good wages and perfectly contented with
their treatment, experience and surround
ings There were a few exceptions, how
ever. in the case of certain skilled mechan-
les an electrician, a plumber, and one or
two other of similar trades who have not
been able to make as much wages as they
were receiving In Belgium. For that rea-
son they are dissatisfied, and Baron Mon
cheur will discourage the emigration from
his country of any more men of that class.
The remainder of the 800 or more Belgians
are earning much better wages than they
received at home, they are well housed in
comfortable cottages in the factory villages,
healthful surroundings and low rents, and
appreciate the liberal and kindly treatment
they have received. Baron Moncheur says
that his views the subject of child
labor have been somewhat modified by an
inspection OF the factory villages of South
Carolina. and. so far as his observation
goes. the children are not badly treated,
they do not work long hours, they are pro-
vided with Fairgrounds. gymnasiums and
other amusements. and are allowed con-
siderable time for exercise and play They
are paid good wages, which Is a gratlfica-
ton to their parents.
Altogether. Baron Moncheur's experience
and observa tons were satisfactory. and he
has so reported to his government.
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Four Special Values i'm
White Dress Limemss

36-inch Irish Linen; pure linen
and light weight.
45c per yard.
36-inch Irish Linen, round thread.
SOC per yard.
Second floor, Eleventh st.
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Special:
Two Specials inn
Summer Furniture.

A lot of Arm Rockers, in natural
finish, with high back and woven
reed seat. A well-made, substantial
rocker.
$I.o5 each. Value, $3.50.
A lot of 3a-ft. Folding Settles,
with seat of oak Stats put together
with screws.
zoe each. Value, $I.oo.
Sixth floor G ut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-12
Sale of French Silk and Wool Voi1es

AT S1.5O the yard. Heretofore $780,
7HlS seasons Importation exclusive combinations
consisting OF black and white and white navy
stripes, embroidered all designs verv
light SOFT sheer durable fabric costumes
the dressy and particularly wear az
inches wide ~
Dol st.
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FINDS MEN SATISFIED
Baron MonCheur ViSiSt Belgian
Immigrants in the South.
WELL PAID, KINDLY TREATED
People of Cuba Declared to Be In Favor
of Annexation.
UTILIZATION OF VACANT LOTS
Demand for Abandoned Farms in New
England for Summer Homes--1n-
teresting Facts About Books.
WELL PAID. KINDLY TREATED
UTILIZATION OF VACANT LOTS
BY WILLIAM f. CURTIS.

Written for The Star and the Chicago Record
Herald.
His ExcellenCy Baron Moncheur, the Bel
gian minister, has just returned from an
investigation into the condition of the re-
cent immigration from his country who
were brought over to South Carolina by
commissioner from that state and have
been the objects of considerable attention
on the theory that their importation was
in violation of the immigration regulations
and contract labor laws. Secretary Straus
OF the Department of Commerce and Labor
and Commissioner Sargent of the bureau
Of immigration have taken a broad view OF
the question, and are inclined to assist
rather than ObstruCt the efforts of the
southern states to obtain labor from Europe.
Their construction of the law Will permit
state agents and commissioners to offer IN
duCements and use methods which would
not be permitted To individuals or corpora
tons The Belgian immigrants in South
Carolina objects of unusual interest,"
because they are the first that have been
brought over by state official agencies, and
also because they were picked from among
the well-to-do classes of mechanics and
la borers in Belgium. They are regarded
as most desirable citizens, and unlimited
numbers of their type will be welcomed In
the manufacturing cities and on the planta-
lions of the southern states.
The Washington times., 1907-08-23
COPS TO CONTEST
AT BROOKLYN
AMATEUR MEET
PolicemenAre Pitted Against
Each Other at NY. A. c.
Games.

BROOKLYN, Aug. 23.-Probably the
feature event at the senior champion
ship games OF the New York Athletic
Club on Saturday at Travers island viii
be the duel between the Brooklyn po-
liceman, NJ p McGrath. and the Man
haitian policeman. John Flanagan, in the
sixteen-pound hammer throw.
The Brooklyn policeman had twice
broken the worlds record for the ham
mer throw. but eacn time It was not al
lowed by the officials of the A A u,
because OF the circumstances not being
ir accordance with the rules of the or
ganization Once the hammer was found
to have too long a wire, and another
time the wire broke. All OF which has
only served TO make the New York
cop more determined than ever TO
establish new figures.
Flanagan has long been in the lime
light as a hammer thrOwer, and even
now holds the official record Of 172 feet
. 10 inches. TIE event will be a battle Of
I the giants. They will also compete with
: Sheldon. Mitchell. and Sheridan in
throwing :he Sc.
The Washington times., 1907-08-23
THE BOXERS MOVEMENTS.

Honey Melody and BARLEY Connolly
are TO box at Portland, Ne, on La
Dor Day,
Billy Papke and Tommy Sullivan. Of
Lawrence. Mass, are TO box at the
latter place on Labor Day
Johnny Dryer, Of Perth Amboy, and
Johnny Mario fought a draw at the
Sharkey Athletic Club on Wednesday
night
At the Sharkey Athletic Club, New
York, on next wednesday night, Johnny
Mario is 10 box Bert Keyes. formerly
of Philadelphia.
The Jack Johnson-Sailor Burke fight
IS scheduled TO take place at Bridge
port, Conn, on September p They
gre to go six rounds
Young Erienborn, a Denver, Col. ban
tam. is to box Jimmy Walsh at the Win
nisimmet. Athletic Club, Chelsea, Mass.
on Labor Day.
Joe Cans Is the favorite in the bet
ting for his coming fight with George
Memsic, the odds being 10 TO z They
ought to be 100 TO 7.
Tony Ross, the New Castle, Pa,
heavyweight, has been matched TO box
Jim Flynn. OF Pueblo. Col, in the first
week OF September for twenty rounds.
Harry Stuart, a Los Angeles sporting
writer and referee OF the Pacific Ath-
5etic Club boxing matches OF that city,
committed suicide at that place a few
days ago.
The Washington times., 1907-08-23

AGAIN CAPTURES
ROGUE TOURNEY

NORWICH, Conn, Aug. 23.-Ldttle
change was made in the championship
division If the national rogue tourna-
ment in progress here today. Willams
well known in washington for his work
in several tournaments here, still lead
ing by virtue of the number OF games
played, having won eight. However
Boswortk has won six and Foss FIVE.
All three have lost one game each. Fhe
deciding game viii probably be COM
pleted tomorrow. Clark, of Springfield
f. not yet ont OF the race. as he has
won seven games and lost two
Kidd looks Ike the winner IN the sec
ond division, as he won all his games
today and has still an unbroken score
The championship of the THIRD di-
vision was won tonight by Crowen
This afternoon play for the Van
Wickle medal was begun. The present
holder Of the medal, Harold Bosworth,
Of New London, met Frank II. Foss, OF
Hartford. Each won one game.
Today's play resulted as follows:
First divfsion-Robinson beat Crf-w-
ford, Rudd beat Coleman, Davenport
beat Maurer, Rudd beat Jacobus, Bos-
worth beat Maurer, Robinson beat Da-
venport. Clark beat Davenport, Clark
beat Rudd, Clark beat Maurer, Craw-
ford beat Meauer, Coleman beat Robin
son. Williams beat Davenport.
Second diVisiOn-Kidd beat Jacobus
Clark beat Jacobus, Dudley beat Thomp'
son. Kidd beat Pyle, Clark beat Bald
wtn Kidd beat Kirk
Third diVision-COwles beat Corbin
Prentice beat Lester, Maurer beat Cor
bin, Welch beat Corbln, Minor beat Les
ter, CrOWen beat Baldwin.
The Washington times., 1907-08-23
sNAKE-KILLING KITTEN.

George Fornwald, substitute mail car
fTier, bloomsbury, owns cat Whlch,
strange TO say, viii not catch mouse.
hut s1ends its time in the yards hunting
for garter snakes
The cat so far this season has caught
three snakes and brought them TO the
house. and after laying a snake down
on the porch IL goes back again IN the
yard to hunt for more Two OF the
snakes the cat has caught were cap
stlred in one day. while the other was
caught a day later. These three are
the only ones Mr.. Fornwald has seen,
vet some of the neighbors. say they
often see the cat with a snake in It's
mouth.
Whether or not the animal would
tackle anything larger than a garter
snake is hard 10 tell. yet from the fight
At puts up when Il gets hold Of one q
these smaller species II is evident that
At would probably be able to get away
with a larger one. The snake-kiliing
cat Is not very large and is sttn nothing
mOrs than q kttten.-W iiliamsport Ga
Eet1es
The Washington times., 1907-08-23
LONDON RAvAGED BY MOTHS.

London at present Is suffering from
"A plague OF mOths-fn spite Of the fact
that a wet season Is usually followed
bv a scarcity Of these insects.
The nest Is the smallest OF its species,
and best known as the clothes moth
They secrete themselves in tho Warmest
wooden garments. which they traverse
in I'll directions, leaving behind a
enawed path so thin and bare as to
WELD to tie slightest pressure. F'urs,
hair and feathers are also attacked.
OJEer trouble caused by the moth lies
IN the direction OF the incandescent gas
nantel. The insect. getting inside the
globe, beats against the delicate stTuc-
fure. which Is fractured and falls 10
pieces or being lit. The best remedy
against the clothes mota, said an eX-
,7srt vest srtiay. lis a periodical overhaul
and a thorough brushing, If possible, IN
the sun. London Daily Mail
The Washington times., 1907-08-23
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

n B.-FoIioWinE schedule figures published
only as information. and are not guaranteed
Il 90 A. M-Danville and way stations
ss.05 A M.-HarrisOnburg and way stations
1900 A. M--Sieepers and coaches to Atlantis
and New Orleans Sleeper 10 Columbus. Ca.
Dining Car.
slI.00 A. M.-SleepsrB and coaches TO Co
lurnbsa, Savannah. and Jacksonville Dining
car
44:Gi p M.-Harrisonburg and way stations.
sA.55 p. M.-CharlOttssvtlle Warrent0n and
way stations; StrasDurR week days
s6.I5 p. M.-SleepeI5 and coaches 10 Atlanta
Sunset Route Tourist Sleeper 10 san Fran
cisco tri-weekiy.
so p. M.-Sleepers and coaches 70 Char
lotte Columbia. and Augusta Dining car
Job =. M.-Sleepers and coaches (via
Lynchburg and BRISTOL TO Chattanooga. Mem
phis. and New Orleans. Dining Car.
IL 90 p. M.-New York and New Orleans
Limited Solid Pullman 20 AEheyille. Atlanta
Birmingham. and New Orleans. Dining Car.
Club and Observation Cars.
Eote-sDsily. TWeek days
c. Il. ACKERT. S. II HARDWICK.
V. p. & Q. II. P. 7. n
W H. TAYLOE. G.P.A. L S. BROWN. ga
fy25-1
The Washington times., 1907-08-23
Legal Notices.

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA holding a Probate Court. No.
IA, 292 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Is 10 give notice
that the subscriber, OF the District OF Co
lumbia has obtained from the Probate Court
OF tire District OF Columbia letters tesla
mentary on the estate Of Lewis c. MagFuder,
late OF the District Of Columbia. deceased. All
persons having claims against the deceased
are hereby warned 20 exhibit the same, with
the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated 70
the subscriber on or before the 9Th DAY
or. AUGUST, A. D. 1905; otherwise they may
By law be excluded from all benefit OF said
estate Given under my hand this sth day
OF August 1907 LILLE MAdRUDERs l5li
Sth St NV. Attest. (SeaD JAMES TANNER
Register OF Wills for the District OF Co
iurnbia: Clerk OF the Probate Court VIII
SON & BARKBDAI.E Attorneys. aus. ls. 70
The Washington times., 1907-08-23

How many days now
since that tenant left?
And what s the prospect
Of another? Aren't you
advertising?
After many days"
you may be able to sell it
(that house, or horse,
or household furniture)
without using a classified
ad. But you will not re-
ceive its full value-for
you will not have found
your best market.
The Washington times., 1907-08-23
Proposals.

OFFICE OF the Commissioners. D. c., Wash
ington, D, c, August 20. 1907, Sealed pro
posals will be received at this Office until Il
o. CLOCK NOON, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER
g. 1907, for grading Albemarle street; amount
available about So 500. Blank forms Of pro-
posal specifications and all necessary fnfor-
nation will be furnished on application at
ROOM 43. District Building. HENRY L.
WEST. JAY J. MORROW. Commissioners,
y. G. au20-6t-exSu
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONING D. c.,
Washington, D. c. August 10. 1901. Sealed
proposals VIII be received until Il o'clock
noon, August %, 1907. for furnishing and in
stallins steam boiler and all accessories
and other work heating plant at the
Home for the Aged and Infirm at Blue
Plains, Washington, D. G. Plans, specifica-
tons and necessary Information may be OBJ
tained from the Inspector OF Buildings. L. C
HENRY L WEST, JAY J. MORROW, Com
missioners. D. c. auI9-6t-exSu