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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
TRADE RATHER QUIET.
Unfavorable Weather Conditions and
Light Jobbing Business.

NEW YORK. May 2.-Bradstreets
weekly review says:
weather conditions have been unfa-
vorable to distribute trade this week and
a rather quiet trade is reported the
country over. Jobbing trade has re-
manned quiet, with business confined TO
small filling-in orders. Fall business
has shown no particular increase in ac-
tiyity. and orders are still scarce. The
disposition seems to be to let the jobber
carry the goods. and manufacturers are
likewise dfsinclined to make up stocks
ahead of orders. Collections are still
slow, and extensions asked for or grant
ed are still a feature. Thus far indus
trial output shows little or no disposi-
ton to expand.
"Curtalment is still the feature In tex
tile lines. and some leading centerS re-
port production 40 per cent of the nor
NAL. Iron and steel industries show little
change from preceding quiet conditions.
except that talk of price reductions in the
crude iron branch Is becoming more pro-
nounced. while finished lines hold at pre-
vious quotations. Railway tonnage Is at
a very low point, idle cars have increased
to a record total, with coal cars promi-
nent, indicating that this trade is es-
pecially short OF work. Foreign trade is
quiet as a whole, but some Improvement
is reported in export demand for cereals
after the smallest weeks shipments IN
two years. The best points in the sItua-
ton are the more cheerful feeling as TO
the ability OF railroads to borrow and
the undeniably good outlook for the win
ter wheat crop.
Business failures i'm the United States
for the week ending April 30 number
2S2 against 2H last week, 1873 In the ike
week Of 1907, 139 in 1906, 1873 in 1905 and
176 in 1904.
Wheat, including flour. exports from
the United States and Canada for the
week ending April 30, are the smallest
for two years. aggregating l.620 $50 BUSH
els, against 2, Az ,O03 last week, 2234. ID
this week last year and 5.30S. 155 in 1902
For the forty-four weeks of the fiscal
year the exports are 1IS.4ls.285 bushels,
against 143 ,621 i'm 1906-07 and 2i5-
127 635 in 19O1-02. Corn exports for the
week are 4O7 COZ bushels. against 81 al
last week and 81 ,695 in 1901. For the
fiscal year to date the exports are a.
022. 4O7 bushels. against oi.42S,9o7 in
1906-O7.''
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BOARD OF MANAGERS MEETS.
Affairs of Temporary Home for Sol
diers Under Discussion.

S40S0S04OAAs
A meeting Of the board of managers of
the Temporary Home for Soldiers and
Sailors was held last evening at the in
stitution, 1O6 Sd street. Col. Thomas s.
Hopkins. president, in calling the board
to order, stated that there were forty
three inmates Of the home yesterday,
representing many states and service in
both the civil war and the war with
Spain. Six men applied for admission
yesterday. the majority of the number De-
ing sick as we'll as destitute.
The report of Capt. A. A. Maxim, SUI
perintendent of the home, showed that
during April 3,245 free meals were fur
nished soldiers, sailors and marines. the
total free lodgings were 1885: admis-
sions. original, "a; admission renewals,
%. He also reported that a large guam
tty of cast-off clothing had been sent
to the home by charitable persons and
distributed to needy veterans.
Remarks for the good of the institu-
ton were made by Capt. Richard Ben
nett, Past Department Commander New
ton Ferree, c. 9. Wilder, Henry c. Porter,
]. E. Clifford and others.
The roll call showed that the following
members of the board of managers were
in attendance: Thomas 8. Hopkins, presi-
dent. Hibbs building: Israel w. Stone,
secretary. rev. j. H. BraO1OrO, CHAP
lain; Newton Ferree. Post 1; Richard
Bennett, Post .; c. s. Wilder, Post 2; j.
E. Clifford, Post s.: f. r. Campbell. Post
8: John N Hennis. Post II: H. w. Burns,
Post 20; J. Walter Mitchell, Spanish War
Veterans; Henry c. Porter, Spanish War
Veterans.
John H. Hennis Of Henry Wilson Post.
No II, G. A. r., at the United States
Soldiers Home, presented his credentials
as a member of the board, vice James H.
Barnes, and was enrolled.
Col Hopkins announced that he would
be unable to preside at the June meeting
of the board as he intended to go to
Maine about May 10. to be gone several
weeks.
The hope and expectations was express
ed that Congress will before adjourn
ment pass the pending bill appropriating
sufficient sum for the purchase of a
new home building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
KISSES GALORE.
High Society Life in Kansas City
Figures in Divorce Suit.

Figures IN OQVOTCe sui.
KANSAS CITY, May 2.-There are
more kisses in the testimony of Edward
J. Richards than you can find at the dock
when ship comes in Richards, who is
president of the Ginger Club, is suing
]. C. Humes. president Of a big crockery
concern, for 100000 on the charge OF
alternating Mrs. Richards affections. He
filed the suit after his wife had sued him
for divorce.
Richards was questioned at length
about a party at Humes' home. He
said the guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Law
ried Man, Mrs. Grass Widow. Mr.. and
Mrs. Richards and MIR. and Mrs. Humes.
He said Mrs. Grass Widow was called
Checkers" because she wore hosiery
that suggested the name and insisted upon
sitting around in manner that would
display the checks to the best advan-
tage.
What happened at that party?" asked
the lawyer.
"Wen'' said Richards, Mr.. and Mrs.
Humes began to serve cocktails shortly
after we lit-cocktails and other drinks.
Everybody got polluted"
Did Mr.: Humes kiss your wife?"
Il should say he did"
night?"
He saw my wife kissing Hun1es on a
couch. and Mr.. Alderman kept running
his hands through his hair and shouting
For heavens sake man, did you know
her when she was q girl? Did you go to
school with her? Get off that couch and
let me sit there!"
1.-THE couch?''
Eyes. They used to reserve the couch
for Mr.. Humes and my wife,
did you ever play any games at these
parties?"
Yes" he said; I'VE played Indian. You
use the rugs as tents and hold powwows
under them. Only two can get in tent.
Once / found myself locked out of the
room. Humes was kissing my wife and
Humes' clerk was kissing Mrs. Humes.
sat outside and read a newspaper
Whats the name Of that gamer"
sOdd mt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03

Derby Twice the paraders sang the
"Marseillaise" during the march. and
there was no objection from the police.
In Union Square the paraders were join
ed by about 1000 people, some OF them
idlers, some curious and some working
men and women. Samuel Moskowitz was
chairman of the meeting, and he and
other socialistic speakers had addressed
the meeting when Berkman appeared on
the stand, followed by a dozen of his ad.
herents, including several women.
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Wealthy Editor a Suicide.

ST. PETERSBURG. May 2-Julian
Bakk. the millionaire publisher OF the
Rech. hanged himself in the bathroom OF
his residence here yesterday. His act
was due to financial losses which totaled
81. 600 900. NJ. Bakk was a philanthropist
and contributed large sums to charity.
The constitutional democratic party will
collect funds and continue the publication
Of the Rech-. -~--
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03

ROCKVILLE, Pa. May Frank
Swineford, a farmer. living near KNOX
dale. Jefferson county. last night shot
and killed an unknown tramp who had
forced his way into the house by kicking
down the door, Swineford fired three
times to brighten the intruder, who con-
tinued advancing upstairs. Swineford
then killed the robber. The dead man had
entered and robbed three other nearby
houses earlier An the evening AWA
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News Of Boyds and Vicinity
Special Correspondence OF The Star.

BOYDS. Nd. May =. 1905
A petition is being circulated and large
~ signed by the citizens and taxpayers
of Jacksonville and Boyds to the new road
commission asking for the spiking -four
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03

CINCINNATI. Ohio, May 2-Henry
Haigh of Detroit was elected presi-
dent of the Cincinnati. Georgetown and
Portsmouth Railway Company, at a meet
ing of stockholders held here today. He
succeeds A. w. Comstack, who died
Thursday - seani3 u, ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03

runners are in pairs being secured to
the axletrees by brackets. They are
adjusted SO that the runners can be
quickly disengaged with the ground
and the wheels used as the propelling
means when necessary. "A perambu-
lator thus equipped with runners af-
fords a warm. comfortable conveyance
in which the youngster can receive an
afternoons ride in the sun over snow
covered pavements without fear Of get
ting cold. which so frequently happens
with the ordinary sled generally used.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Conveyance for Travelling Ove1
SnoW-Covered Pavements.

Knowing that it is almost Impossible
to operate a perambulator over streets
covered with ice and snow. a Michigan
man has designed a very simple at
tachment whereby runners can be
readily substituted to contact with the
ground in place OF the wheels. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03

A member of Congress who has just
come over from Washington says that
there is genuine confidence at that center
in the ability of the republican party to
elect it's nominee for the presidency. He
says that it is now pretty generally be-
lieyed there that Secretary Taft Will re-
ceive the nomination and be elected by
a very comfortable plurality. In the opin-
ion of this congressman a mistake Is be-
ing made by the republican party In its
effort to pass an emergency currency
measure at this session of Congress.
He thinks that such an important ques-
ton as this should be given very careful
consideration. and that so far as posi-
BILE the adoption of a currency measure
should be stripped OF pohtlcal entangle-
ments. According to his judgment COM
mission should be appointed to consider
and draft bill which would come as
near as possible to meeting the needs
of the country and satisfying important
interests.
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further development Of the investment
market.

A man who is in touch with several OF
the most important groups of financial
interests in Wall street, when asked Tor
his opinion as to who has been chieny
instrumental in bringing about the more
active stock market recently. said that he
did not think that any single group was
doing the work. but that practically all
important interests have united In an
effort to re-establsh care and brlns
ahout a better telling on the part both
of the investor and Spectator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03

It has been argued that although the
Pennsylvania bonds and Interborough
notes are practically out of the way SO
far as the bankers who brought them out
are concerned, an effort would be made
to keep the stock market active until
after the Union Pacific bonds are offered
to the public. Some shrewd observers
think that Union Pacific interests no
longer feel the necessity of keeping up
the market just now, because it is UNI
derstood that the new bonds have been
fully underwritten.
These observers think that Union Pa
cific interests will be perfectly satisfied
to see the market sell off moderately be-
tween now and about the time that they
propose tob ring out the bonds. They
think that shortly before the latter date
Union Pacific will again be made attract
i've, and in all probability, If existing con-
ditions are reasonably favorable the
whole market will he proportionatelys as
active.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03

1t Is still believed by conservative
operators that on the basis of pres.
emit conditions the stock market has
advanced too rapidly recently. They
recognize. of course that the activity
and higher prices to considerable
extent have presented discounting of
the possibility or probability of favorable
crops and general improvement in bust
ness few months hence. These observ-
ers think, however, that the wi ser plan
would be to give less attention to the
stock market and greater attention to q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03

Spectators yesterday in discussing
the market business and railroad traffic
were inclined to give considerable at
tention to the severely cold weather re-
ported in late dispatches. A Texas railroad
official who recently returned from a
tour of inspection in that state said that
within a short time the moving of fruit
would be a factor in the earnings of the
Texas roads. It is realized that if fruit
has been severely damaged within the
last two days. a highly profitable class
Of traffic, which had been counted upon
to help railroad earnings before the
movement of grain begins, will have been
materially reduced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03

Railroad men are practically unanimous
in the assertion that traffic is still at
the low ebb with no distinct signs of
immediate Improvement. It is recognized
of course, that bankers and SPECTATORS
are looking some months ahead for a
basis for the present activity in the stock
market.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-11-13
4 6e
General Dem and

Of the Well-Informed of the World has
always been for simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy Of known
value; laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its com
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle. yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellent combination of Syrup of Figs and
Elixir Of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits Of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one of many reasons why
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well-Inforr.57sa.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cent,
per bottle.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-11-13
LAUGH WAS ON THE DEACON.
Statement Might Be True, But Ger
tainly Was unhappily Expressed.

Il regret to say" remarked Deacon
French, at the last meeting of the
Squashville Political Debate club,
that this club has been -degenerating
ever since ] became member of II"
The deacon paused and flushed as
he saw slight smile on the faces Of
his fellow members.
What mean to say is" he con-
tinued, with some haste, shat ever
since joined This club I've noticed a
gradual but decided change for the
worse"
The smile on the faces of the other
members deepened, and the deacon's
face turned almost scarlet.
you all know what / mean" he
added, desperately. What mean is
that from the very minute became a
member OF the Squashville Political
Debate club, could see that 1t was
beginning to lose its value as an or
ganization, and the, longer have
stayed in 1t, the more steadily have
seen 1t running down hill!"-Lippin-
colts.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-11-13
Tune Kermit MhlstIed.

Mr.. w. w Miller. well-known law
yer, tells an anecdote of Kermit Roose-
welt, the presidents son.
Il was acting as steward" says Mr..
Miller. in some gymkhana races at
Oyster Bay few weeks ago, and one
of the events was race in which the
contestants had ia ride a given dis
lance to certain spot where an equal
number of young ladies' stood with
pencil, paper and envelope. Each
rider had to dismount here and whis-
tie a tune, the lady writing its name
down on the paper She then had to
seal it up in the envelope and hand
1t to the rider, who remounted and
finished the race, delivering the en-
velope to the judges stand. The first
one in with correct answer won the
event
AS steward, was deputized before
the race to write down the name of
the tune each entrant would whistle.
What are you going to whistler" /
asked young Kermit.
I'm going to whistle Everybody
Works but Father" said the presi-
dents SON.
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BOY KEPT SCRATCHING.
Eczema Lasted Years-Face Was All
Raw-skin Specialists Failed, But
Cutlcura Effected Cure.

when my little boy was six weeks
old an eruption broke out on his face
l took him to a doctor, but his face
kept on getting worse until it got so
bad that no one could look at him.
His whole, face was one crust and
must have been very painful He
scratched day and night until his face
was raw. Then took him to all the
best specialists in skin diseases but
they could not do much for him. The
eczema got on his arms and legs and
we could not get nights sleep in
months. got set Of Cuticura RENE
dies and he felt relieved the first time
! used them. gave the Cuticura
Remedies a good trial and gradually
the eczema healed all up. He is now
seven years old and think the trou-
BILE will never return. Mrs. John g.
Klumpp, so Niagara ST., Newark, N.
j., Oct. IL and %. 1907
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-11-13
roo MUCH EoR YANKEE.
English Munchausen Had shade the
Better OF Fellow Romancer.

The Cape Cod man and the Lon
doner were travelling on the same
train together from Liverpool to the
capital.
Yes" said the Yankee, I'VE do
have considerable fog out our way.
I've seen it so thick that the land.
ladies of our summer boardin houses
could ladle it out and use it instead
o whipped egg for the heavy part OF
the fioatin island
I'VE ave 'em. too. in London" said
his travelling companion, but our
climate is too dirty to permit OF our
eatin' it. We burn so much soft coal,
you see. the fog gets packed full OF
SCOT. The only thing we really can do
with It is to cut it up into blocks and
use it instead of peat when we want
a quick fire."
And the Yankee took out the little
American flag he wore in his button
hole and put 1t away in his wallet
Judge
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-11-13
A Llnoulst.

The charm of Mrs. Ruth McEnery
Stuart'ss negro dialect stories was
greatly enhanced when she read them
herself, as she used frequently to do
in the early days Of her fame, for
charity and church entertainments.
Her imitation OF the negro dialect was
excellent, and her small son, who was
very fond of her accomplishment in
this line, frequently boosted of II
among the other children. Once, when
some of his schoolmates were vaunt
ing the accomplishments of their sew
eral mothers, he was overheard to de
clare:
well, my mother is smarter than
any of yours. She can speak two Ian
guages."
What are they?" demanded his
companions.
White and colored."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-11-13

Mrs. Lenora Bodenhamer, r. r. ID. 1,
Box 80, Kernersville. N. c., writes:
81 suffered with stomach trouble and
Indigestion for some time, and nothing
that ate agreed with me. was very
nervous and experienced q continual
feeling of nneasiness and fear. took
medicine from the doctor, but it did me
no good.
II found in one of your Peruna books
a description of my symptoms. then
wrote to DIR. Hartman for advice. He
said had catasrh of the stomach.
took Peruna and Manalin and followed
: his directions and can now say that
feel as well as / ever did.
II hope that all who are afflicted with
the same symptoms will take Peruna,
as it has certainly cured me"
The above is only one of hundreds
who have written similar letters to DIR.
Hartman, just one such case as this
entities Peruna TO the candid consider
alton of every one similarly afflicted. If
this be true of the testimony of one per-
son what ought to be the testimony Of
hundreds, yes thousands, of honest, sim
cere people. We have in our files q
great many other testimonials.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-11-13
His EnItanh.

II have just one request" said the
dying man to his relatives.
What is it?" they asked him earn
estly. I'VE will grant you anything. !"
Well" replied the man, feebly, II
want you to have carved upon my
monument these words: Here lies a
man who worked for his living
Realizing that he had forestailed
any attempt on the part of his rich re-
lations to brag too much about their
family connections. he sank into a
sweet sleep.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-11-13
EAGER TO WORK
Health Resained by Right Food.

The average healthy man OF woman
is usually eager to be busy at some
useful task or employment.
But let dyspepsia or indigestion get
hold of one, and all endeavor becomes
a burden.
"A year ago, after recovering from
an operation" writes a Mich. lady, my
stomach and nerves began to give me
much trouble.
"At times my appetite was vora-
cious, but when INDUCED, indigestion
followed. Other times had no appetite
whatever. The food / took did not
nourish me, and / grew weaker than
ever.
Il lost interest in everything. and
wanted to be alone. / had always had
good nerves, but now the merest trifie
would upset me and bring on vio-
lent headache. Walking across the
room was an effort and prescribed ex-
ercise was out of the question.
Il had seen Grape-Nuts advertised.
but did not believe what | read, at
the time. At last when it seemed as
If were literally starving, / began to
eat Grape-Nuts.
Il had not been able to work for
year, but now after two months on
Grape-Nuts / am eager to be at work
again. Ny stomach gives me no trou-
BILE now, my nerves are steady as
ever, and interest in life and ambition
have came back with the return to
health"
There's Reason
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Mich. Read THE Road to Wei.
ville," in pkgs
Ever read the above Ietters A new
one appears from time to tfme. The5
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-11-13
All the Fault Of the Cow.

A South side woman went to a
butcher shop the other day to get a
roast of beef. The butcher is a little
old man, inclined to be cranky. He
began to cut the roast. She thought
he was saving Off too much bone.
THAT roast will have too much
bone in 1t, fear" she said.
The butcher stopped and sighed.
Madam" he said, that's the cows
fault. These cows would be in awful
shape If they had to run around with
out bones"
The woman said no more,-Denyer
Post.
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lneuIted.

The big stray dog doomed up from
behind an ash barrel.
Look here" he growled savagely,
II have bone to pick with you"
The multi-millionaire's bull pup
looked up with wounded dignity.
What" he responded, in the dog
language. pick bone? Why, never
ate anything but homeless chicken and
ham in my life. On your way, you
tramp"
And leaping into his masters $50.
600 automobile he was whisked off to
the park.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-11-13
The Little Girl and the Donkey.

The four-year-old daughter OF a
Washington man not long ago saw a
donkey for the first time. She talked
to her father good deal touching the
unusual sight. 1t was dear donkey"
1t was a lovely donkey" etc, etc.
Soon the child exhausted her stock Of
adjectiyes.
And SO you liked the donkey, did
your" asked the fond parent.
"Oh, so much, daddy" returned the
youngster. THAT is, liked him pref
ty well. But didn't like to hear him
donk, "-Lippincott's
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Kidney Pills and the backache ceased.
Encouraged, kept on. and by the
time ! had used three boxes not a
sign Of the trouble remained. My
health is perfect
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-11-13
Public creduIIty.

After making full allowance for the
increased spending power of the
masses. figures prove conclusively that
notwithstanding the wide diffusion Of
knowledge. the spread OF education
and the raising of the standard Of In
telligence among the people. the APP
peal of the quack and the charlatan
to the credulity of the public meets
with a reader response than ever
London Hospital.