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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
BATTERED IN GALE.
Schooner Calumet Loses Sails, q CAT
and Man Is Hurt.

The four-masted schooner Calumet,
Capt. Stewart. which sailed from Pkila-
delphia for Port Tampa. with a cargo
of coal. is in Hampton roads in a bat
tered condition. the result of a rec14t en-
counter with a heavy gale off the coast.
Saturday last the schooner was off Bo-
dies Island. The gale he ran into was
most severe, the wind reaching a velocity
of about fifty miles an hour Wien the
storm was over IL was found that the
schooner had lost several big sails and q
gam had been broken.
One of her crew was injured In the gale
so seriously that Capt. Stewart made his
way TO Hampton roads to send the man
to the hospital and to reat before cop'in-
uing his voyage TO the south. Four days
were required by the schooner TO come
from where the gale struck her to Nor
folk.
The Calumet Is well known at this city.
where she has been a number OF times
with different cargoes.
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Infants Department.

3 Children's White Pique Hats. tam-o' -shanter
crown trimmed with large ribbon bows Re-
drced from 81 so to 75c each.
Children's White PiQue Hats. brim edged
with embroidery; finished with large ribbon
bows Reduced from s. % to 90 each.
2 Children's Lingerie Hats embroidery crown.
lace brim edged with two rows of embroidery;
finished with ribbon rosettes. Reduced from
81. 90 to 81. 90 each.
4 Children's Wash Refers, of white pique and
colored liner: trimmed with scalloped edge and
stitched bands. Reduced from 500. So. % and
s. IS to S1.5O each.
8 Children's India Linon Dresses. waist style:
low neck trimmed with ruf1e OF embroidery. Re
duced from 81 90 to 81 90 each.
2 Infants White Pique Afghans, trimmed with
fine swiss insertion and rufhe Of embroidery.
Reduced from so to $3.50 each.
Third floor, Eleventh ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13

to make delivery. When the wagon
drove away it was minus several buns.
What were you arrested for%' the
court asked.
Dunno. SIR" was the answer.
did you take any buns"
mo, sir. / amt TUX no buns" Joe an
swered. Frightening up. Il TUX jes' one
roll an no mo-"
A verdict of guilty was rendered as a
natural consequence, and Joe was placed
on six months probation, with very
strong admonition to stay away from the
corner grocery.
And when you see a bread wagon" he
was told, turn your back to 1t. That's
what is called stunning temptation"
There was the usual batch of non-sup-
port cases before the court-four in all
Verdicts of guilty were rendered against
three of the defendants. They were or
dered to pay their families sums ranging
from 81 to s. weekly for maintenance, un-
der suspended workhouse sentences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
Misses Department.

2 Girls White Lipon Coat Suits. double breast
ed box coat. full plated skirt size 3. Reduced
from 81. 80 tn ar. IS each.
Misses White Persian Lawn Dress trimmed
with valencienhes lace and fine tncks: fnll skirt
made over drop: size 10. Reduced from 1918 to
$500.
Misses Chambray Dresses in tan. blue. pink
and checked effects: hirh neck: ~ sleeves:
fasten in back: full plA1l"d skirt finished with
nlain colored or Maid bends: sizes IA and 16
Reduced from Is to 90 each.
Girls Lawn Dresses. in pink and blue figured
effects: low neck. short sleeves: trimmed with
embroidery and tucks: sizes 6 and g. Reduced
from 80. so to 81 so each.
2 Misses SILK Jnmper Dresses. in blne and
brown: trimmed with braid and fine tucks: full
Matted skirt with fold sizes II and TO- Reduced
from $500 to $3.50 each.
3 Misses Percsle Jumper Dresses in light and
dark blue polka-dot effects: trimmed with plain
blue bands to match: frll plated skirt with fold
sizes 16 and 49, Reduced from $3.50 to 1895
each.
2 Misses Lawn Jumper Dresses. in red and black
polka dot effects. trimmed with Diping to ma tch :
fnll plaited skirt: sizes 16 and IS. Reduced from
So IL to 81 95 each
Third floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13

gubernatorial nominee of that part of the
republican party in Tennessee known as
the EvanS-Sanders-Hale faction. He was
nominated by reclamation yesterday at
the close of the second republican state
convention held in Tennessee this week.
Great enthusiasm marked the adoption of
a platform containing a plank providing
for state prohibition of the liquor traffic
through extension Of what is known as
the four-mile law.
Like Mr.. Tillman. Marion Richardson
of Lawrence county. the nominee for
railroad commissioner. was not opposed
for the honor. The state executive COM
mittee was reorganized
r. A. Haggard of Wasine county was
temporary chairman and c. n. Cate of
Cooke county was permanent presiding
officer. The utmost harmony prevailed
throughout.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
WOmem's Waist Dent.

Is Silk Tailored Waists. in striped checked
and polka dot effects. Reduced from 1913 and
81 so to $500 each.
2 Pale Blue Chiffon Waists, trimmed with
German valenciennes lace and flet applique:
sizes "a and 3S. Reduced from 1925 to So Is
each.
6 Fine Batiste Shirt Waists trimmed with
German valenciennes lace: yoke Of embroidery:
"a sleeves: fasten in back sizes 81. 80, 80 and
~. Reduced from $4.75 to 81. ~ each.
All-over Embroidery Waists-two patterns;
collar and cuffs edged with valencennes lace:
''A' sleeves: fasten in hack: sizes 3S and 40.
Reduced from So. so to So. 95 each.
Batiste Waists. with yoke Of lace and medal
lions: ~ sleeves: fasten in back: sizes 40 and
~. Reduced from 81. Is to 81. 90 each.
Striped Muslin Shirt Waists. tucked tailored
STYLE long sleeves: tailored collar and turn back
cuffs: fasten in 'front.' sizes a. So. 80 and 20.
Reduced from 81. so to 81 80 each.
Fine Lawn Guimpes-two STYLES: trimmed
with lace and insertion: a. sleeves: Reduced
from 81 5 and $4.75 ia. 81. % and s.. 95 each
Third floor, G st.
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Friday Bargains i'm
Mems Clothing Dept. :,

A lot of Mems Fancy Two and Three
Piece Summer Suits, offered at very spe-
cial price for clearance. Every suit Is
new. fresh and of this seasons production
and cut and finished in the latest ana
most annroved fashion Included are
browns, tans, grays. olive and fancy mix.
lures. High-grade suits at a third nan
and less than half price.
Special price, $3.50 each.
Values up to $4,000.
lot of Mems Blue and Blac% Suits OF
unfinished worsted and serge. in two ana
three piece styles; single and double
breasted coats; all finely tailored and per-
feet fitting.
Special price, $17.75 each.
Values up to S32.5o.
And these remnants:
% Mems Fancy Wash Vests. in neat patterns;
all this seasons goods; few sizes missing. Re
duced from 50. 90 to 95c each.
il Mems High grade Fancy Wash Vests. ends
Of a manufacturers sample line: odd sizes ke-
duced from 30 $500 and $500 to SLID each.
Main floor, Tenth ST.
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Friday Bargain i'm
WOmem's Silk Gloves.

A small lot of Women's 16-but-
ton-length Silk Gloves, in tan,
white and black.
75c pair. Value, $1.5o.
A lot of Women's 16-button-
length Silk Net Gloves, in black
and white.
$1.oo pair. Value, $1.5o.
A lot of Women's 2-clasp Lisle
Thread Gloves, in black and
white.
25c a pair. Value, soc.
Main floor, G st.
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Friday Bargains i'm
Muslin Underwear Dent.

A lot of Womens Corset Covers, made
Of nainsook and cambria. with low, round
neck and fun front; trimmed with en-
broideries. laces. beading and ribbon.
25c each. Value, soc.
A lot Of Women's Good Quality Cam
brio Drawers, with full wide tucked >ruf-
fles.
CSC pair. Value, soc.
a lot of Women's French Handmade
Chemises. with hand-embrOidered fronts;
finished with scalloped edge and eyelets
run with pink or blue ribbon.
SI.Io each. Value, $2.oo.
Third floor. Eleventh st.
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WOmem's Skirt Dent.

10 White Linen Skirts. killed stve with deep
fold: regular and extra sizes. Reduced from
$500 to 81 90 each
2 Natural Linen Skirts. killed style with deep
fold. Reduced from s.. 90 to So. 90 each.
2 Fine White Linen Skirts. straight plated
style. Reduced from $3.50 to s. 90 each.
White English Rep Skirt buttoned down
both sides of front. Reduced from $3.50 to s. 90.
White French Linen Skirts. buttoned down
both sides OF front: gored style with two folds.
Reduced from $9.15 to $500 each.
Heavy Linen Riding Skirts. divided style.
Reduced from S. to 800 each.
Third floor, G ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
Shoe Department.

% pairs Women's Tan Calfskin Oxfords. with
welt sole. Cuban heel and plain toe. turn sole.
Cuban heel and short vamp: sizes. 3. and Ia
81. and 7B-2h. 3. 81, 4, and 7C-2 2h. 3.
31a and 5I4D-2. 90. 3. 3. and 6hE Reduced
from s.. 50 and $500 to 81 a5 pair.
20 pairs Women's Oxfords-back and t"n: welt
and turn sole: Cuban heel: sizes 3. 3h and 4AA-
31h. and 6lsA-2h. 81 and III and SD. Re
duced from So 90 and $500 to $50 pair.
8 pairs Womens White Canvas Oxfords. turn
or welt sole; sizes 4AA-3. 81" and 4A-3B-6C-
ard 6,4D Reduced from $500. and $3.50 to
81 70 pair.
Third floor Tenth
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TOOK ONLY ONE ROLL
BOY IN JUVENILE COURT PART
LY ADMITS CHARGE.

Black as coal and dressed in the shabby
remains of what might have been pair
Of mems trousers cut off to fit hip1-as to
length-the trousers being attached to a
still shabbier shirt with a multitudinOus
variety of pins and cords, a little colored
boy about nine years of age, with pen
chant for sweets, was arraigned before
Judge Callan in the Juvenile Court late
yesterday. charged with stealing a num-
Der Of sugared buns.
What's your name?' a court official
asked.
Joe" the boy answered, his eyes glow
ing.
That all?" the court official queried.
Nav, sir. Dey's mo-. It's Joe Warren"
We'll. Joe,' the official continued '.how
do you want to be tried, by the judge or a
jury?'
Yes, sir" the boy replied. obviously.
by the judge. Very WE'LL" the official
concluded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
Lamp Department.

Gas Portables. with decorated shades. Re
duced from 81 81 to 81 . each.
Electric Lamp. with ruby paneled shade Re-
duced from $500 TO 500.
Is Electric Light Shades. reduced from 15c to
Sc each; Is reduced from PC to 15c each.
q Candle Shades. assorted coors. Reduced
from 25c. 15c and l0c to Sc each.
White SILK Candle Shades. with bead fringe.
Reduced from Csc TO Zoe each.
10 Candle Shade Innings, with silk fringe. re-
duced from IOc to SC each: reduced from 20c
to 1Oc each: reduced from 25c to l5c each.
Main door, G Ut.
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China Department.

l lOOLpce. Decorated American Porcelain Din.
ner Set; imperfect Reduced from 81 95 to s.. rs
Blue japanese China Meat Dish. Clipped.
Reduced from 81. - to 6sc.
Imported Decorated China Sugar Bowls. Re-
duced from 81 90 to SOC each.
Decorated Austrian China Tea Set. on tray;
imperfect. Reduced from 80 to 81 %.
Is Richly Decorated Austrian China Sauce
Dishes Reduced from Doc to lOc each.
Decorated Austrian China Chocolate Pot, i'm
perfect. Reduced from 81. 80 to TIC.
2 Decorated Limoges China Meat Dishes. Re
duced from 81 to 7Jc each.
Gold Decorated Austrian China Covered
Dishes Reduced from $50 to Toe each.
Decorated Austrian China Salad Plates
slightly imperfect. Reduced from soc to 25c
each.
Fifth floor. G st.
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Upholstery Department,

p prs. Swiss Curtains-small and medium dots:
also a few cnlored effects. Reduced from 81 25
and 81 30 IN 81 90 pair.
80 prs. Cross-stripe Summer Portierrs in rich
pair.
50 yds. 5O-inch Upholstery Fabrics suitable for
draperies. etc. Reduced from 81 80 to 95c yard
SO SherwoOd's Metal-frame Adjustable Window
Screens: size 24x24x37 inches. Reduced from
jOc to 33c each.
2 prs. Red Tapestry Portieres reduced from
$3.50 to 100 pair: l pr. green. reduced from
$1,000 to $500: prs. green, reduced from
$I3. 50 to 81 90 pair.
pr Red Velour Portieres. Reduced from
$50 50 to 50. Is.
g Fine Stock Screen Doors. complete with fix
lures: size 2Sx7 feet. Reduced from Sc so to
81 .65 each.
Fourth floor. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
Friday Bargains Inn
Linen Department.

s pieces Silver Bleached Dam
ask-just from the cases; neat
and attractive patterns.
$I.oo yard. Value, $1.25.
so dozen Huck Towels, hem
med ready for use; put up and
sold in half-dozen lots only.
E for Coo. e for &c. 6 for 75c.
Worth a third more.
Is dozen Huck Towels, hem
med ready for use Size 1Sx3o
inches
zoe each. $2.25 dozen.
Value, $2.75 dozen.
Second floor. Eleventh st.
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Housefurnishimg Dept.

2 Chatting Dishes. slopw0rn Reduced from
So 25 to $3.50 each.
2 Chatting Dishes. shopworn. Reduced from
81 90 to S2. 80 each.
METEOR Percolator, shopworn Reduced
from &7.75 to 1915.
1 Nickel-plated Baking Dish. shopworn. Re-
duced from 81. 25 to 1925
1|Enameed Stove Percolator, damaged Re-
duced from 50. so to 800.
Large Butchers Knives. Reduced from Soc
to 25c each.
Fancy Covered Candy Baskets. Reduced
from 15c 10 Sc each.
8 Fancy Straw Porch Cushions. Reduced from
45c to 25c each.
Fifth floor. Eleventh st.
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Bric=a=Brac Dept

Bronze Figure. slightly damaged. Reduced
from SIS 90 to 81. so.
White Marble Pedestal. damaged. Reduced
from $12 90 to $500.
Marble Rust Reduced from $500 to so CO.
Large Hand painted Vase. Reduced from
sos. so to S14.25.
Porcelain and Nickel Fruit Bowls. Reduced
from 81 90 to soc each
Hammered Brass Coal Bucket. Reduced from
50 90 to 300.
Mai ct
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Corset Department.

8 prs c. B. Corsets, coutil. medium bust and
hip size 20. Reduced from 81 90 tn 81 % pair.
5 pairs ]. b. Corsets. batiste. high bust.
dunn hip elastics attached; sizes 10, - and %
Reduced from $500 TO 81 ~ pair.
Or. Sapphire Corsets. extremely long hip.
high bust, elastics attached; size 81. Reduced
from $l3. so to $500.
Bust supports heavy muslin, straps over
shoulders trimmed with lace: sizes AZ and ~.
Reduced from 81 90 to 15c each.
Third floor Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
Blanket Department.

prs I24 Wool Blankets. damaged Reduced
from so to 800 pair.
Dr. ia Atwood Scarlet Blankets, damaged.
Reduced from $3.50 to $. 90.
prs Atwood Gray Blankets. slightly imper-
feet Reduced from $500 TO $500 pair.
Single Blanket, double bed size; soiled. RE
duced from 81 so to $500.
second floor. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
Knit Underwear Dept.

IA women's Swiss Ribbed Vests. low neck no
sleeves: neck trimmed with lace insertion; size
S. Reduced from 2Jc to lie each.
2I Women's Swiss Ribbed Mercerized Vests
low neck no sleeves: size s. Reduced from 35c
TO 25c each.
Main floor, r IT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
Sewing Machine Dept.

! W. K L. Special" Sewing Machine wood
work slightly marred. Reduced from SIS 90 TO
$500.
n White Vibrator Sewing Machine woodwork
slightly marred. Reduced from $1,000 to $3l 90
Eldredge Rotary Sewing Machine, woodwork
slightly married. Reduced from $36. 90 to $2S So
Second floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13

HAVANA, August 13.-Gov. Magoon has
issued a decree authorizing the secretary
of public works to sign a contract with
H j. Reilly of New York for the con-
struction of waterworks at Cienfuegos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
Friday Bargain i'm
Trimmed Hats.

A small lot of Women's Trim
med Hats, offered for clearance,
at the
Special price, $500 each.
Values, $500 and $1,000.
Second floor, Tenth st.
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Friday Bargains i'm
White Goods Dept.

40 yards White Mercerized Ba-
tiste; very sheer quality.
3oc a yard. Value, soc.
ESQ yards White Swiss, in en-
broidered, dotted and figured ef-
fects.
371zc a yard. Value. Coo.
Second floor, Eleventh ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
travelling Goods Dept.

4O.inch women's Dress Trunk. Reduced
from $25 90 to $lj05.
3S-inch Black Enameled-covered Dress Trunk
Reduced from $500 to $3.50.
/ :st,-inch Steamer Trunk. Reduced from 500
to $3.50.
1 4O-nch Steamer Trunk. Reduced from $4,000
to $500.
Basement. Equitable bldg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
And these remnants:
(2H to 8 yard lengths.)

12Hc Printed Organizes. &c a yard.
121ac Printed Lawns, Sc yard.
12lsc Bates Ginghams, 1Oc yard.
1212c and 15c Percales, 1Oc a yard.
37l5c Printed Mousseline. 1Oc a yard.
37b Plain Mousseline de Sole, Csc a yard.
Soc Chiffon Silk. 371ac yard.
soc Scotch Madras. 371ac yard.
Second floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
Parasoa Dept.

6 women's Silk Parasols assorted colors. Re-
duced from $500 to $500 each
6 Woman's silk Parasols, assorted colors. Re-
duced from $3.50 and $500 to $500 each.
Main floor, Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
Friday Bargain i'm
Printed Orgamdie.

1900 yards Printed Organdie
white ground with blue, tan or
gray floral designs and stripes.
6Ac a yard. Value, 12Hc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13

1t was specifically alleged that Joe APP
peared about a corner grocery store every
morning just as Q bread wagon drove up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
And these remnants ::
Friday Bargains inn
Mems Furnishings Dept,

A lot of Mems Colored Neglige Shirts.
most of them having been made especially
for us and made in the best possible
manner Materials are printed and woven
Scotch madras and fine percale; all are
coat style with attached or separate Guns
A score or more of patterns and colors
to select from. Also a lot of White
Plaited-bosom Shirts, with attached or
separate cuffs. Sizes from IA to In, in
elusive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
G. N. T1LLMAN NOMINATED.
Convention Of the Evans Faction in
Tennessee.

NASHVILLE. Tenn. August 13.-George
N Tillman OF Davidson county is the
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M000W@r0 6 T0tDr02D>
New -
During the heated term tori sea
Fridays Our Remnant DaY.

Q :;: : "a: the ,. s Va, ~ is: : .. .
ddsandend o
such
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
Friday Bargain i'm
W0mem's Isle Hose.

50 dozen pairs Women's Isle
Thread Hose, in plain black and
tan, with double heel, sole and toe
and garter top; also a few lace
ankle effects and two styles of
drop-stitch.
25c a pair. Value, $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13

81 pairs Women's I1sle Thread Hose plain
blue and gray and light tan with black cross
bar checks: sizes S1a and o. Reduced from bOc to
25c pair
IL pairs Children's Tan and Black Lisle Thread
Hose in lace ankle and all-over lace effects;
sizes 6 and T. to fit children from to 3 years
of age Reduced from SOC to 25c pair.
Main floor st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
And these remnants:

80 Mems Cross-barred Muslin Night Shirts, We
neck, extra full body; sizes II and Is. Reduced
from 81 90 to 65c each.
Is suits Mems Cross barred Muslin Pa1amas,
trimmed with red blue; sizes 16 and II. Re-
duced from 81 so to 81 Is suit.
IS Mems Blue Polka-dot Foulard Silk and Chev-
lot Ties. Reduced from 35c and SOC to 25c each.
80 pairs Mems Isle Thread Half Hose, in
stripes, plaids. checks and plain black lace. Re-
duced from 35c and Soc to Csc pair.
Main floor st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
Special price. CSC each.
Values up to $500.

A lot of Collars for men and boys. being
the overstock of three of the best collar
makers of America. These goods are all
perfect mot ''second') but a few are
soiled from handling. All the leading
styles are represented including turn
over. straight standing. poke wing and
lap front. Put up and sold in half-dozen
lots only. Sizes IL to Is.
soc half dozen; GOO dozen.
Value, $1.5o dozen.
Our entire stock Of Straw Hats marked
at a special price to close. Included are
sennits, split straws. milans and turbans.
All this seasons goods, and every hat
fresh and perfect.
Special price, $1.oo each.
Values, $I.5o to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
And these remnants

PC a pair. Value, 35c.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-17
FACTS ABOUT BIRDS TONGUES

nNE OF the Government naturalist at
Washington has recently gathered some
fresh information concerning the tongues OF
birds.
Many people suppose that woodpeckers Use
their sharp pointed tongues aS darts with
which to tranStiX their prey 1t is true that
the woodpecber like the hummlngbird can
dart out its tongue with astonishing rapiIItv.
and that its mouth Is furnished with an elab-
orate mechanism for this purpose. Vet. ac-
cord1ng to the authority mentioned, investiga-
ton shows that the object OF this swift motion
Is only to catch the prey. not to pierce it,
For the purpose OF holding the captured vie
tim. the woodpecker> tongue Is furnished
with a sticky secretion
Considering It's powers of initiating speech.
1t Is not surprising to learn that the parrots
tongue resembles that of man more closely
than any other birds. 1t Is not because the
parrot Is more intelligent than the other
birds, but because its tongue Is better suited
Tor articulation than theirs. that 1t l. able t5
st1uuSe with its nirncrV-
The humningbird's tongue Is in some
respects the most remarkable of all 1t Is
double nearly from end to end So that the
little bird Is able to grasp it, insect prey with
ITS tongue. much aS If it, mouth was furni she'd
with Il pair OF fingers
New-York tribune., 1908-05-17
THE FLIGHT OF A GREAT NEBULA

ONE OF the most striking speCtacleS revealed
- 10y telescopes Is that of the great nebula
III Orion. In the compeXity of its glowing
streams, spir,ls. and strangely shaped masses.
intercepted by yawning black gaps and
sprinllcd over with stars arranged in Sugges-
tive groups and lines. 1t has few rivals IN the
heavens The impression OF astonishment
made by the sight of this nebula Is heightened
by knowledge of its enormous size The entire
solar system would appear as a tiny speck
beside it.
Yet this tremendous aggregation of nebulous
clouds and starry swarms has been proved 10y
the researches of the astronomers of the Lick
Observatory To- be flying away from the earth
and the al the rate of eleven miles IN
every second But vast Is its distance that
one hundred wears reveal visual effects of
the great nehuas swift retreat If 1t was
near by It would seem to become rapidly
smaller
New-York tribune., 1908-05-17
AMUSING NAVAL ETIQUETTE

NOT long ago one of the vessel, ot -b-
United states navy called III q HttIe port
on the Haitian coast known L. have. q b,ttrr,-
IN ITS fort. The mdn-ot-war gave the. n..tior,, =
salute, but waited IN VAN for an answer \
httle wmle atterward one of the lieutenant.
va sent ashore y demand an explanation
and was told. with many apologize NAT NJ.
powder was on hand, but that messengers h,i
been sent to a ncIghborIng town for n. ami
'hAt the salute would bc returned as soon as
the powder arrived
ms, however. did not please the corlnnau.I-
ing oIlCcr OF the vessel. who sent back ,,l.rf
thAt II the salute was not returned bv sunset
ne would consider the incident in the. Egbt ~
an insult - the United States
In answer L. this 4 dusly Haitian officer
covered with gilt Lace and trailing q hupr
sword came on board. with the smiling rt-
quest that u quantity OF powder sufficient for
the purpose be kindly lent the fort whcrcup,n
the salute would be returned at once The
commanding othGer relented. gave hum the
powder. tni the booming ot twcntv-on, guns
was soon heard.