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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13
CONSUL T. w. HAsKINs DEAD.
New Representative at Swallow
China, Succumbs at Pei Tai no.

PEKING, July 13.-Thomas w. Has
kins, the newly appointed American con-
sui at Swallow, died suddenly last night
at Pei Tai Ho, q seaside resort.
Thomas w. Haskins was appointed
from California. His first service was as
student interpreter in China. July IL,
1902 He was appointed assistant Chinese
secretary to the legation to China July 4,
1904.
on July announced his appointment IS
consul at Swallow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13

sections OF the stand. and when the
team passed encored them and waved
the Stars and Stripes.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens during a trip of the "Oyerland Mailf through the Rocky mountains. Uncle Billy" Dodge stage driver. Alfred Vincent, a young man. and come across the remains of massacre. Later at Anthony's station they find the redskins have carried their destructive work there also. Stella Anthony, daugh- ter of Anthony, keeper of station, Is in- troduced. Anthony has been killed. Vincent is assigned his work in unearth- ing plans of enemies of railroad being built. He returns to Stella, each show ing signs of love for the other Stella hears from her lover, Gideon, and of his phenomenal success Finds letter of im- pcrtance involving plans of opposition road. Plot to destroy companys ship Flora Is unearthed and discriminating Phineas Cadwallader faces prison on charge of wire tapping. A perfect chain sf evidence connects him with plot to blow up Flora" Banquet in railroad town Is scene of monopolization of Alfred by Miss Hamilton. Mrs. Sally" Ber- nard announces riches Gideon makes threat against Alfred's life. Quickly leaves town on best proeurable horse in search Of Vincent. Race to beat opposi ton company's stage a success. Stella fails to hear of Gideon. Stella receives letter: Promise to marry Gideon In- gram or Alfred Vincent will die" After conference Stella decides to flee. Years pass. Stella becomes known as Esther Anthony. becomes a rich woman. edu- cates herself at Vassar and steps into highest San Francisco society Kidnap- ing changes Alfred greatly and when he and Stella meet in Frisco society, she passes him without recognition. Stella's love for Alfred and his for her Is revived However, neither shows recognition of the fact to the other. Anthony romance Is unfolded showing Gideon, who loved Stella, to be her own cousin. Alvin Car ter, Viola's lover when the Bernards were poor, visits them and Sally B. consents to their marriage, despite the fact that several sons of rich sires are asking the girls hand. The Bernards lose their riches and Sally B. again becomes a ho- telkeeper. Viola marrying Alvin Carter Stella visits Sally B. and sees Uncle Billy" Decides to cease waiting for Alfred and says she will devote her life Co charity
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SURPRISED THE POSTMAN.
Expected Christmas Present Which
 He Didn't Get.

It was the day after Christmas, and the hardworking postman ploughed his way through snow and cold winds. sack of unusual size on his back.
 He ascended the spacious stems of a West-end residence, and in answer to his ring manservant in rich livery appeared.
 wat moment, please" said the servant, as he took the letters. "Tbe mistress wishes to speak to you"
 The postman's eye frightened. It was the holiday season. He had done his duty with fidelity. Now. no doubt In recognition of his regular and faith. ful-
 T shall be glad" he said politely 10 await your mistress pleasure" In few minutes the lady appeared.
 Are you, she asked. "our regular postman?"
 Yes, madam" he answered. bow. ing.
 Do you come in the morning?" Yes. madam"
 And in the afternoon and evening"" Again he assented, smiling eagerly. Then the lady said:
 Well, was 1t you who broke ou, ben?"
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Mexican hair rope from beneath her saddle flap; and, giving Swift 40 feet of freedom, sat down, back to the track, to memories and day dreams day dreams that purloined time un- needed, till the iron train thundered past.
 Eyes that caught the vision of beau ty in horse and rider silhouetted against the gray hillside lighted with sudden appreciation; and one pair famed up curiously watched eagerly till the vision vanished, then gloomed above set teeth and clenched hands.
 Esther romounted and resumed her ride, still slowly. The mood for a speed had not come. A short distance farther on she came to a deep, eurving cut Instantly on entering an uncan- ny sensation possessed her. a present.. ment of danger. Yet she derided her self, and touched Swift to lope. Had not the train just passed? What menace could arrive in ten minutes?
 Along the banks were a few cave like depressions cut for some purpose by the graders. As Esther rounded the curve fleeting glimpse of horse man coming toward the cut from the other end was intercepted by the voice of a man who sprang from one of the little holes and caught her bridle rein.
 I'll trouble you for that sparkler, miss; and don't take too much time
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forward. meeting one of the brake. men.
 Co back, Miss Anthony! It's no place for you-it's not"
 "Oh, what is it?" she interrupted anxiously. "Is any one hurt? Cant I help?"
 No; not now, anyway. No one can help one poor fellow; he's passed in his checks. We're trying to dig the other out before he dies"
 Esther felt faint, yet kept pace with his hurrying steps.
 Miss Anthony. won't you please go into that car next? It's rough. but we'll need this for-for-" They were beside the rear car now.
 Yes. yes, I will know. But can't l do something? Won't you"
 "No. you can help most by staying right here-the conductor said SO But it may be hours-youll roast in the car-''
 Never mind me. Don't wait-rn manage"
 He passed her and hurried into the car. In moment he ran by again with blankets, a basin, and a bucket of water.
 The car he had designated was partly filled with a great pile of cab. bages, and looked rather impossible. Esther sat down on the end of a tie in the shade of the train and waited Resourceful and efficient, the wom- ans part was especially distasteful to her. Yet here obedience was evident. ly the best service. Still, the hours were long.
 But while the sky was yet red. vel come voices broke the spen. Four men came around the curve. holding carefully by the corners a blanket litter supporting torn, bleeding form. Esther stepped between the cars. and
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18
De structlVe Music.

A member of the board of directors or the New York Metropolitan opera house tells story that he had from one of the musicians attaches to the orchestra there.
 It appears that a friend of the wife ot the musician had, during a call on the latter, inquired as to the hus- bands taste in musical matters. Among other things she wanted to Know what operas the musician liked best to play
 T don't know much about dot" said the better half. who was at the time ousiiy engaged in darning an old shirt.
 but l do know sometings. Votefrer ne likes like not dos Wagner operas. Dey sounds we'll enough, but dose eiothes-achi He neffer yet come. nome from dot Wagner opera dot hs nai not torn a place in his poor eaa shirts. l prefer the Italian opsrsa.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18
CHAPTER XXI. Ambrosia in Arcadia,

Passengers and trainmen went for ward to investigate. Left alone, Esther leaned far out of the door and peered forward, but could see nothing of them. In front the train curved out of sight around the shoulder of the mountain. An undulating sweep of white sand and gray sage brush stretched on either side to the hori- zon-that was all. Breathless and ap- prehensive, she waited. She could hear the steady hiss of escaping steam, an occasional shout far beyond; for the rest, desert silence.
 It was late in the afternoon, yet the sand reflected the heat in pulsing waves, burning her cheek. She climbed down after little and walked
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left. got yer things all packed!-

left. I got yer things all packedi"
 The train stood on the tack less than a stones throw distant, it's time just up. The conductor came forward as Esther dismounted.
 Will you go. Miss Anthony? I'll hold her ten minutes for you"
 Thank you Yes, I'll go. Five min utes will do."
 With Sally B.'s help she changed to another gown and sped downstairs.
 You're lightning, sure!" the con- ductor said with respectful approval, as he took her bags, helped her into the high boxcar. made her as comfort able as he could, and went about his train work.
 Following a half-hour behind the iron train. the little engine struggled noisily along for time, dragging it's string of loaded cars, when it came to a sudden halt on mountain-side grade. Around curve and just be- yond, the track left the mountain and crossed a gorge over a trestle. The forward brakeman came running back with blanched face and ghastly mes- sage.
 The trestle's gone down! the iron trains wrecked and piled up down there!" he finished, pointing with a trembling finger forward.
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getting of your glove. Keep them ruby lips shut, too, I might add by way of friendly advice"
 Esther was looking into the barrel of a pistol held by the man she had that morning served with coffee. It was not courage that came quicker than reason to her: rather, a swift anger that this creature should pre- sume to molest her
 How dare you?" she cried fearless. ly, striking the hand on her bride a stinging blow with her whip. In the instant of surprise and pain that made him release her, she whirled the mare on two feet and was off.
 Three shots rang out behind her. She heard the whizz of a bullet peril ously near. yet raced wildly on. every sense alert to keep her horses feet from pitfalls No sounds followed her. She knew the man would not dare show himself, would probably hide from the other rider If possible: and the mare was putting the miles behind her in marvelously few min utes.
 Esther began to breathe more free ly. Near the town she slowed to walk and looked back. Neither mis- creant nor horsemar could be seen. She stopped to put herself to rights. Her heart was beating fast, yet as much from the rapid riding as from fear, she told herself All had hap pened so quickly. it now scarcely seemed real. Dread of making a scene was stronger than fear for what had passed; and it neryed her to ride quiet. iy up to the hotel.
 Sally B. met her ct the door in great excitement. Mrs. Gregory ap' Mrs. Harmon both telegraphed you to come on an see the show termorre.. l been hopin' ye'd fly in fore the train
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18
YOUTHFUL MONITOR AT MA.
Little Sisters Error correc,.a L..
 Year-oId Authority v sa

six-year-old Marjorie and son.
 old Josephine were making ,h". ioai'yea' transcontinental trip from Nan, " a's to San Francisco-and. of cons.. a i0's countered new marvels at s, ee every turn of the trip. But ,ta a''l0s scendo Of their ecstatic outnon.s els was reached when they saw ,ba,. pau',asi Indian families-braves. souaws ais' m papooses. aaa u.,,s 1oh.h,h!Y h,rh sighed Josephine sa,,,, wild-eyed at the moccasinaa ,s, sa1lls planketed squaws. "ain,t '1's .1 squashes just splendid. thougb,a AOss
 Marjorie's equally deep admi,,... was momentarily quenehed in ba. ,Oa ..1 Ing of responsibility as elders,'. l..' monitor. and she eyed Josenbina s''.s verely as she admonished; 'e
 They ain't squashes. Josenh,,.. they're squads" pA'4s'
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18
Journalism in PennsvIv,ni.

We have taken wood. potatoes co., eggs butter, onions, cabbage ebicl ems, stone, lumber, labor. sand cal.a .a' sauerkraut, secondhand clothing coo, skins and bug juice, scrap iron .h.. . pegs, rawhides, chinquepins tan.bs,s dogs, sorghum, seed, jarware and wheat straw on subscription. and nov man wants to know if We would so,s the paper for six months for ,are. owl. We have no precedent for refr.. ing, and if we can find a man who !, out of an owl and wants one we'll h it.-Treverton Times. W
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18

of pennies and nickels In his pocket and wondered how in the world a boy with a stock of unsold papers on his hands and only 22 cents with which to have his Christmas feast, keep him through the night and start him in business the next morning, had much chance 10 be so very happy.
 As he plodded ajmlessly across Forty-third street big man, hulking of shoulder, lantern jawed and deep chested, numbered out of gam bling house near by and swung into Broadway. Grumbling about hitting me pretty hard" and never had any luck in my life" he plowed his way across the sidewalk, lunging against any one whose path lay across his He bowled through line of mincing men and women who blocked the side walk in front of an all night res taurant, scattering them like tenpins and making no apologies. Blind to everything but his own i'll luck, he no ticed nothing until he came upon dis heveled and boisterous man holding a newsboy and trying to take his pa pers from him.
 What tn ell y doin'?" growled the gambler, as he gave the unsteady man a quick punch and tumbled him into pile of dirt. allowing the lad to dar, out of harms way yeIlMg in glee at the fallen tyrant
 " big stiff, threatened the gam bier, as he leaned over the man, If y peep another word I'll wiring yer head of Git up now an go home t your wife An l s'pose you'll beat her t git even. he commented, as he turned away.
 A few blocks further he heard voice at his elbow:
 "Say. mister. want t thank v fer heipin' me when that dude pinched me papers.
 Run along, sonny; don't let it worry y none.p
 T want t give y paper, mister"
 "Trot!" returned the other. curtly
 Please take a paper, mister" per sisted the lad, running along beside the man and holding out his bundle
 cause, geei we don't Fen have folks help us like you done. I'm stuck to night, anyway, an have got plenty tc spare
 The gambler stood still and sniffed the air as if at that moment, for the first time, he had caught the infection Of the Christmas atmosphere
 Pretty tough on some of you kids" he said. Here, take this and go blow yourself" he added, as he pulled greenback from his pocket pressed it into the boys hand and continued on his way
 l ain't askin' you fer money" called Patsey, tagging along in the mans wake. T jes wanted t give you paper for helpin' me"
 The gambler made no reply. but walked on all the faster. He had gone a block further and evidently thought himself rid of the boy. when the latter suddenly piped out again:
 Please take yer money back, will yer"
 @Aw. beat it!" said the gambler sayagely
 Patsey stopped. He watched the form of his big man fade into the darkness and then looked at the crum. pied greenback in his hands.
 Gee, wouldn't dat mosIv crimp yer?' he unused as he turned back into the canyon of electric lights and head ed for place where he knew he would find cranberry sauce. steamed dumplings and mince pie at newsboy rates.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18
4 ~ ewsboy's s
 Merry
 Christmas
By D. M. EDWARDS

2 WAS Christmas night and Patsey Higgins was "stuck"-that is, he had more papers than he could sell. With a small bundle under one arm and hands thrust deep in
 his pockets he strolled up Broadway in the h appy Chri S m a s crowds. Through the diamond frosted win dows of the restau- rants he could see the diners within laughing and animated over their holiday banquets. He iiURled A handful
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18
TO CURE A COUCH
UT Break a Cold in 24 Ho.,.

Mix two ounces of Glycer.no . nall ,,,, ounce of Virgin Oil of Pine aaa ae pound pure with a half pint of iSe S. Con whisky, whisky; Shake well and take .Asa 4 spoonful every four hours. tea
 The genuine Virgin Oil of p,n
 pound pure is prepared on,v as con Leach Chemical Co, Cincinna,, ~ oi iaa and is put up only in half.onnes' oaiq each vial securely sealed in nas wooden case to insure it's fra., run. and purity. tiesnnea
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18

If you have not much time at you, disposal, do not fail to profit by the smallest portion of time which re mains to you.-Fenelon.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18
For Headache Try Hicks canudi,.

Whether from Colds. Heat Stomach |, Nervous troubles. the aches are speech, relieved by Capudine. It's Liquid-peas. and 50c at Drug Stores ~
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18

PAZ0 OINTMENT Is guaranteed to cure any casa of Itching Blind Bleeding or Protrudinr Plies h 10 l4 days or money refunded. 5Oc.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18

Women are almost as absurd u men arc foolish.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-24
PEOPLE WANT NUMEROUS
STREETS IMPROVED.

Several months ago this paper ad
yocated a careful investigation OF the
! macadam question in connection with
the preparations for spending the
800 600 derived from the permanent
street improvement bonds. Senti'
ments expressed during the specia:
meeting of the common council Tues
day night. and the stand taken by
Mayor Jones seem to indicate that
this investigation will be made be.
fore any paving contracts are left.
City Engineer Pearse is very much
opposed to the use of macadam. es-
pecially on streets on which there
are car tracks. In his plans anc
specifications upon which it is pro-
posed to ask for bids. 1t is stated that
bids for macadam are not invited for
streets on which there are car tracks
This clause. however, very probably
will be stricken out before the lower
branch finishes It's consideration OF
the engineers report this evening.
Mr.. Pearse, who is an able engineer,
may be right in his contention that
no macadam should be used. But
there is no reason why estimates for
macadam should not be received.
There are many people who believe
that this kindsof payment is as good
as any other for the streets on which
there Is no heavy hauling, and Il
this be true, and 1t can be put down
more cheaply than other material.
then some macadam should be used.
This paper advocates no particular
kind OF paving. not it does not pre-
tend to say that macadam is or Ia
not worthless. But the council should
bear In mind that 1t will
=, be long, long time before
any more money will be spent
for street improvements in the
city of Newport News, and the $780,
900 now available should DC MADE to
Ko Just as far as possible. A few
blocks of costly paving will not salts
~ the people: they want numerous
streets improved and II macadam Is
not the thing. then some other cheap
material must be used.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-24
TINT STRENGTHS OF THE PEoPLs

TINT STRENGTHS OF THE PEOPLE.
The case OF Senator Foraker mas
driven home anew o very impressive
truth. Aroused public opinion Is the
most powerful force In this country.
Under Il the most lofty reputation
crumples up like dry paper en- a PED
Of Goals. Beside 1t. the favor OF .he
greatest private interest In the wor'a
Is like a toy boat In an ocean storm.
The exposed Senator's fall was as
sudden as il vas complete. From the
moment IL became known that he had
failed to repud!ate the damaging let
tiers his public career was over. swirl,
er ruin rarely ever overlook man.
He dropped like q stone. The most
bidebound Republican wspaper
threw him over on the instant. Inc
Kindness O. his friends expressed IL
SELF in silence. So far as this news
paper Is aware no single person mas
raised a voice in his defense except
John u. Archbold
In recent years the American PEG
Me have had their minds direcfca
again and AGAIN to alleged corruption
u their laSmaking bodies ty vested
wealth. There q no subject on
which they are - actually. and so
rightly. sensitive. The legislator wn"
Is even suspected of bctraying ihen IS
!. doomed man. For i.serc Is no man.
or CLIQUE. or machine so powerfully
iu,repchca that he or they can Tor
one moment Withstand the stirred re-
sentiment cf the people.
Letting in the light has ben from
time to inIInemor.ai an ine>ttTao'c
scryscc TO the common good. In 50
far AZ this particular ino'dsut Is coz
ccrned. Mr.. Hearst appears a. a get
uip. pubic benc:sc,or. This Is not
merely a case Of eliminating man
who has proved himself unworthy 81
his trust. u is even more vaiuan'r
as rrovSaisS a most wholesome and
striking warning to other men similar.
lIy placed. Purioin~d letters arc not
always forthcoming. but In the iJng
run murder viii ont.
There BE- M Doubt In the world that
for many years to some United stat :
Senator'S siil remember Fcrakc. ~h"r
90 mr. s,ica Whispers n their c'ho~s
watch % then cares to risk 80 SUD
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-24
ATHLEnCS READY
FOR FOOTBALL SEASON
Mr.. Frank c. l,rsbee 10 Chosen the
Manager ard NJ. r. A. Ruff -
viii Captain the Team.

The Phoebus Athletic Football team
has been rcorsabized with Mr.. Franz
c. fyarasec as manager ami Mr.. u. {
Ruth as captain. The team will play
he frs, game OF the season with the
Nj. Carmel. Pa. High school, while
the Phccbus frrmcu are on Their
Journey ,hrclgh Pennsylvania on DC
,ober :. The Athletics average In
weight ,5e pourds.
Tac members of the ;rLsl arc Mes
srs. p. Gaboi. A. Turncy. c. Alien. =
handle, Y. A. Ra;h. J. PcHdlc'on. =
,E. NcaIen. r. A. Fuller. Ir. n
Schmidt ". Crawford. " a. S!mt'ns
4. Rowe. n. Dare. ~. Carroll. and y
iC. I.sral~c.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-24
REVENUE CUTTER ITASCA
REACHES HAMPTON RH0ADs
Has Had the cseess Of the United
ssstes Revenue Gutter Service
On . Cruise IN Europe.

The Unite States revenue cuttc'
Itasca. having On board the cadets
Of the revenue cutter service. arrived
in Hampton Roads yesterday morn
Ing from Europe and the West In
dies. The rcvcaue cutter naval ca
diets. AZ tho young men arc officially
known. have ben on their annual
cruise. which included visits TO mos
o. tie ports In Europe and the wcs'
Indies.
|. Dr. Foster. the chef United States
marine Officer. al Porto Rico, v. J.
vas a passenger on the Iiascs. bcin:
l-n route to Washington on oGicia
business
The IisSca icfi Hampton Roads las
evening for baltimore.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-24
WITH THE PHOTOGRAPHERS.

This Is EJt the first campaign tha'
cmphasized the fact that the letter
writing habit is bad one.-Norfo!h
Ledger Dispatch.
When a man has climbed the lal
der of fame" the ladder is removed
and IL he comes down it is with d
sickening thud.-Charleston News and
Courier.
Haskell sends word to Hearst =
he may be governor CT Oklahoma, but
he Is from Observation-Disclosures Amer
can Star.
English suffragettes are designing
martyr robes" for themselves. VIII
they have the sheath skirt?-Buffalt
Express.
Mr.. Archbold's literary efforts al
least have the merit Of awakening
popular interest.-New York Ameri
can.
Speaker Cannon IL quoted as saying
that he Is no worse than his party
That is a good and sufficient reason
to defeat both.-Norfoik Landmark.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-24

prosecution which proved most ell
cient, at least against the high per-
sonages involved in the public land
frauds. should not be applied In hunt
ing down another set OF law-break-
ers?
II there is such a reason, Mr.. Bona
parte should take the public further
into his confidence and reveal II.