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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-11
CHINESE PHEASANTS SCARCE.
Wild Fowls Are Hunted Wholesale
by Man and Beast

From the Portland Oregonian.
Should the legislature pass law clos
ing the season on pheasant shooting for
three years there may be a wall of pro-
test from the farmers and not from the
city sporrsmen. One thing is sure. unless
these imported birds are afforded prOtec-
ton OF the most rigid sort it will soon be
unnecessary to protect them. for they
will all disappear or be driven out of the
country by being hunted in and out OF
season.
To tho man who never has shouldered a
gun and who never has tramped over a
stubbe field in quest OF the chinese
nI,easant. and To the farmer whose fields
arc being trampied over. ii Is Your city
sportsman who is to blame for the exter-
minatiofl of the handsome birds that were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-11
Dutch Warships Will Seize
Venezuelan Merchant Vessels

WILLEMSTAD. Curacao. December IL.
The government of the Netherlands has
no intention of being negligent In the
matter of blockade of the Venezuelan
coast, inaugurated by three OF its war.
ships last week.
The battleship Jacob Van Heemskerk
and the cruiser Gelderland left here this
morning at II o'clock for Venezuelan wa
tiers. They have been cleared for ac-
ton.
1t is believed that they will demonstrate
off La Guaira. Furthermore, they prob
ably will begin seizing Venezuelan mer-
chant vessels, thus putting a stop to the
trade between Venezuelan ports.
A clash between the warshipS and coast
forts of Venezuela is liable to follow any
radical action. The government At Cara
cas- has expressed it's intention Of firing
on Dutch ships at the first 'unfriendly
act"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-11
Gomez's Hands Tied,
May Have to Face Crisis
of the Associated Press.

Correspondence OF the Associated Press.
CARACAS. Venezuela, November %. 1908.
So sudden was the departure Of Presi-
dent Castro from Caracas that his min
listers knew of his intention to abandon
the country only twenty-five hours b.
fore he was on his way to La Gualra.
Venezuela, as a consequence. now AndS
herself facing a situation replete with In.
terest because Of the prospect OF Hol-
land using force to obtain satisfaction
for insults and wrongs inflicted on her
subjects: because of the possibility Of
the breaking out of q revolution inspired
both by Castro's absence from the coun-
try and the free traffic in arms and am
munition now permitted and encouraged
on the island of Curacao. and because of
an increasing spirit Of reaction against
Gen. Castro within his own party which
is liable at any moment to sweep the
republic like widfire and prevent Ven
ezuela's dictator returning.
Acting President Gomez has had his
hands tied by the departing president.
No matter how much his personal de-
sire may be for reforms to lift from
Venezuela the now insuppOrtable burden
of monopolies. and no matter how much
he may wish to settle pending interna-
tional disputes which have brought stag
nation to the life of the nation, he can
do nothing
To follow any radical course would mean
Jail and irons for him and his partisans
on Gen. CastrO'S return. President Cas-
tro OH leaving left instructions that his
cabinet be retained in its entirety and
that change be made in any OF his
policies.
President Castro cannot return to
Venezuela until next February.
Gomez has been Castro's rfght-hand
man i'm all his military campaigns, and
has won all his battles. for him. Several
times before he has been acting president
for months at a time and has always
shown his loyalty to his chief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-11
Gift Aprons.

Large assortment of Holiday Aprons
of fine quality swiss, dotted and plain.
nainsook and India linOn. All new
shapes including fancy tea and chatting
dish effects; round and square with
bibs and pockets: trimmed
with lace. embroidery and IT,
ribbon. Special prices at ASG
Large Size Aprons, with bibs and
bretelles: hemstitched hem o.
and tucks: some have ZSG
pockets. Each. .................
Bingham Aprons, long and extra
$ :;:; y: ~: ss;;t %'s s s'ssi l2c
Women's Extra Fine Quality White
Muslin and NainsoOk Skirts; trimmed
with five rows Of lace inserting and
ribbon: all lengths: neat
ly boxed ready for pre- 81 M
sentation. Special price ~ VbVV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-11

I have heard a number of farmers say
that. inasmuch as the birds feed In their
fields and upon their grain. they feel they
have a right to kill the pheasants when
ever they want to. One also boasted OF
the fact that he had not killed a chicken
for his table in two years. When ne
wanted something good for. his table he
went out and shot pheasant and TOOK
his chickens to town and sold them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-11
Broke His Heart.
the London Chronicle

They had been friends at school. But
the ways parted. and the one succeeded
while the other failed. A. slept on the
Embankment and B. reposed In Park
lane. One day A. presented himself at the
door i'm Park lane. Sent up his name To-
the surprise of the footman. he was ad.
mitted. my dear old friend" said B..
the millionaire. why this raggedness 90
A. told the story-how this and that and
dropped from the eyes Of the millionaire
OBJ. A minutes silence while b. leaned
his head on his hands. Then
will you kindly ring the bellT' A. rang
il. and with streaming eyes the million
aire said to the footman: SHOW this rem.
tleman out :she's breaking my heart!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-11
Mink Farm in Oregon.
From the klamath Republican.

From the Klamath Republican,
Tom Staten has established a farm for
the raising of mink at Rattlesnake Point,
on the upper Klamath lake. About a
hundred of the animals are housed in
cages or cabinets and seem to do well
and thrive in captivity. as they are all
fat and sleek looking.
The animals are so tame that they will
take food from the hand, although one
has to be careful in handling them. as the
mink is treacherous and has very sharp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-11
The Human Test.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Lady in touring car unknown to pedes-
trian-"Will You kindly do me small
favor. sir?" Certainly. madam" Then
please stand out in the middle of the high
way and let me see how quickly / can
stop my car without hitting you I'm
afraid this brake Is out of ORDER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-11
Basis of His Scruple.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
The talesman was trying to evade jury
duty.
conscientious scruples. / suppose?" said
the court. YEARLY.
Yes. your honor
Wouldn't you. IL the law demanded.
send a man to the gallows?'
I'D hate to at the rate OF pay juror
GETS" replied the talesman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-11

teeth. AS mink in this county increase
about five fold Mr.. Staten expects to have
something over 800 in his cages next
wear The value of their fur alone will
aggregate about $4,000, but live female
minks sell for a much higher figure than
their hide alone is worth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-11
One Left.
From Judge.

Santa Claus brought me little baby
sister for Christmas" confides the small
girl from next door.
He did? That was fine.' answers the
netglbOr.
Yes: an it's tn only present me an
Freddie got that papa hasn't broken al
ready windin' it up an shown us how it
runs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-11
Right in the Thick Of It.
From Puck.

Miss Trigg-Why, Mr.. Galloway, 1
didn't know you went in for foot ball
while at college.
Mr. Galloway, '0S-Oh but did, YOU
know. For the last three years l was
substitute cheermasteT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-11
The Waning Honeymoon

From the Kansas City Journal.
"I forgot something" said the husband
Yes pouted the wife. you forgot to
kiss me-
THAT may be. but what came back for
was my overshoes.-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-11
Premium on Mediocrity.
from the Petit Bleu, Brussels.

Nowadays, in order to inspire conf
dence. you must not seem to be more In
telligent than your fellows. You may
be a genius; but, il you wish to succeed,
don't look like one!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-11
Circumstantial.
From Puck.


Ryer-Is she over thirty-fve?
Dyer-Well, she's standing under the
mistletoe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-11

If you want work read the want o.
umnS Of The Star.
The Coconino sun., 1908-07-10

There cannot be much satisfac- tion in "goin around and lickin' the editor, when the latter not only makes copy out of the en- counter but pictures himself as the hero as we'll The following vivid pen picture is taken from the edi- torial columns of an Iowa journal ;
 'There was a blow. SomeDody fell. We got up, Turning upon our antagonist, we succeeded in winding his arms around our waist, and by a quick maneuver threw him on top of us, bringing our back, at the same time, in contact with the solid bed of the printing press. Then, inserting our nose between his teeth and cleverly en- tangling his hands in our hair, we had him.
The Coconino sun., 1908-07-10
COWMEN MEET AT WILLIAMS
Matters of Vital Interest to Cattle ln- dustry Discussed. Many New Mem
 bers Added to the Organization.

The Northern Arizona Cattle mems Association met at Williams July 4th at the Grand Canyon hotel for the purpose of enlarging their membership and generally strength ening the association.
 James A. Johnson presided at the meeting in the absence of Presi dent Pitts. Secretary Boyce opened the meeting with a preface of the purpose of the meeting. There were about forty members present who listened with interest to the remarks of Forest Supervisor Pool CT, who endeavored to convince them of the value of solid organ. ization of cattlemen. an organiza. tion that would include a majority of all who held perimts on the Ma tional forests. a majority being necessary in order that they nigh be recognized in forest matters a, an organization rather than as in dividuals.
 Those who joined at this meeting were: c. E. McGary, Albert s Johnson, J. H. Smith, Chas. Hawk ins, George McDougal, Buggeln S Kinser, Martin Buggeln, E. R Geddes, William Donelson, J | Caufman and C F. BoNce of Will Hams; J. w. Weatherford, F. L. Dickinson and A. F. Miller 0 Flagstaff.
 The meeting adjourned to mee at Flagstaff July 6. but no meetlnl was held as too many of the mem bers had scattered back on h { range. An effort will be made tc reach all the cattlemen in this sec tim of the country during the com ing month.
The Coconino sun., 1908-07-10
FOREST SERVICE NEWS
Weekly Compendium of Events Con. nected With the National Forest
 Reserves of Arizona.

Ranger Thos. F. Wells joined Mir. Vogel's party of timber cruisers Monday at their camp near Will. Hams.
 The Saginaw & Manistee Lumber Company laid off about fifty men at their camps. They are pick. ing up logs skidded along the track and taking them into Williams. It is rumored unless large sales of lumber are made shortly. this com pany will shut down for the bal ance of the year as they have no more yard room for lumber.
 A letter recently received from Associate Forester A, Y. Potter intimates that there is little likli. hood of any part of either the Ton to or Verde Forests being thrown open again. but some action rela- tive to the rule excluding sheep might be taken. The owners of sheep that are held north during the winter are as much perturbed over the outcome as those who have been in the habit of going south with their bands. as it will natur- ally crowd the southern sheep back onto the northern ranges next win ter. thus work a hardship on all engaged in the business. In case the exclusion of sheep is enforced, the Phoenix people will suffer the loss of an immense amount of trade that they usually get during the winter months from northern stock men.
The Coconino sun., 1908-07-10

It has been frequently suggested that the Sun should be made dai
 ly paper. The idea sounds good and the editor will agree to make it daily as soon as the people of Flagstaff will make the city daily town. We will also agree to help boost the proposition all along the line. Now how many will enlist to play the game even if it should happen to cost something at first?
The Coconino sun., 1908-07-10

Breathes there a soul so dead That buyers all round him tread Yet in a deep trance he lies Because he fails to advertise? If so. o sleeper. awake and think Of business lost for lack of print
 CTS ink.
 Do not dream the live long day Advertise, rustic, make your
 business pay. This variety of poetry 20c per
 yard
The Coconino sun., 1908-07-10

The statement by Will L. Clark. Assistant General Manager of the Verde Co., that the railroad be- tween Flagstaff and Jerome will undoubtedly be built should fur nIsh grounds for a little hustling on the part of our citizens to assist in bringing it about at an early a date as possible.
The Coconino sun., 1908-07-10

Sunnyside, New Mexico was vis- ited last week by a terrific wind storm accompanied by hail Three settlers were killed and thousands of dollars worth of property was damaged, including i've stock killed on the range This is the first tornado known to have occurred in the southwest. Funds are being raised at Albuquerque for the suf- ferers.
The Coconino sun., 1908-07-10

During the past week Flagstaff had the honor of entertaining the High Court of Foresters and Ter ritorial meeting of the Knights of Columbus. This is fairly good recommendation as to our climate and hospitality.
The Coconino sun., 1908-07-10

Organizers from California are indeavoring to sprout the lnde- pendence League" in southern Ari- zona. The independence part of the league is taken to mean that its purpose is to make Hearst presi- dent independent of all other pur- poses in life.
The Coconino sun., 1908-07-10

The territorial democratic con vention will be held at Prescott August Sth. The basis of repre- sentation will be one delegate for each fifty votes cast for NJ. A.. Smith. Coconino county will have eleven delegates. The total num- Der of delegates is 220 for the ter ritory.
The Coconino sun., 1908-07-10

Battling Nelson, the speedy little fighter. is now champion light weight of h world. having knocked out Joe Cans the colored pug in the seventeenth round at San Francisco.
The Coconino sun., 1908-07-10

The assessed valuation of Coconi- no county shows an increase of Sl47, ,637. CT indicating either that more wealth has been discovered or some one has been making mon ey during the past year.
The Coconino sun., 1908-07-10

Mr Guffey of Pennsylvania aris- es to casually disturb Mr. Bryan s canned and preserved convention by caustically remarking that MT. Bryan is an ingrate, a liar a hypo- crit. a boss and few other unkind- ly things.
The Coconino sun., 1908-07-10

w. k. Preston, who is now serv- ing out twenty-five year sentence for murder in the Nevada state penitentiary has been nominated for the presidency by the socialists. The capitol of the United States will be moved to Nevada if he is elected
The Coconino sun., 1908-07-10

Frank H. Hitchcock has been chosen as chairman of the National republican convention and H. Con gressman Mckinley treasurer. Me Kinley was in charge of Cannon } boom for the presidential nomin- ation.
The Coconino sun., 1908-07-10

Williams may feel justly proud of their big celebration the 4th. The town resemhled disturbed ant hill for three days in spite of the cry of hard times.
The Coconino sun., 1908-07-10

The cattlemen of Northern Ari- zona intend to organize an associa tion that will be of benefit to that industry. There is nothing that helps like good solid organiza- tiOn.
The Coconino sun., 1908-07-10

Joel Chandler Harris, the author of Uncle Remus. died at his home in Atlanta, Georgia, July 8. He was sixty years of age.
The Coconino sun., 1908-07-10

Murat Halstead the veteran edi- tor is dead.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-16
Dress Making.

MISS CLARA LESLIE wi-h~s to inform
she ladies Of Charles Tow i ~ yiein ty that
the Is fully prepared. Wi sisfaEce
10 execute dressmaking of sew
ng; also Hand Embro:d II. Res
dence West Washington
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-16
INDIAN ATTACK.
end : New York

@(l<{36 tlttrsnd = New York
- jvvSr5 Mixed Up.
krles Osborn, New York broker.
General custer were intimate
pds. q SQsborn annually visited
IenerJl 10 bis camp on the plains
pg bne Of the Indian campaigns
ayited Osborn and party OF
Is. 10 Kansas and after giving
a buffalo hunt arranged a novel
Hence In the way OF an Indian
!. As Osborn was lying In his tent
blight firing was heard at the out
and the rapid riding Of pIckets.
aud saddlesi" was the order In
Ped atmosphere OF the night,
/ appeared to Osborn loaded
lie. two revolvers. a saber and
czlping knife.
Charles" he said In his quick. nerv-
Gus way, you must defend yourself.
sitting Bull and Flea In Your Boots,
with wiggle Tail Jim and Scalp Lock
Skowheban, -ararof In force did
! ! / : ! !
not want \efore, but the
meet Al
The Aus-
III ca tern
Uniol al firm
to get [ner'
by shire 81 e3hent burk into a
blaze. and Shot Ind W whoops
were intermixei Aadenly paint
ed object lod RN's sight
and something . face
"a human scalp 1.-The
ground and said
backward and sid
died away and Il - exposed u
lighted supper tabf 6wlth this explana-
ton on transparency:
"Osboru's Treat!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-16

All trains arrive at aud depart from New
Union Station, Washington. D. G., where
connection 10 made for and from Baltimore.
Philadelphia and New York.
For Map Folders, Through Ticket Rates.
ETC., apply 10 nearest agent or write 10
q. II. ACkERT. Vice Prest and Gent MIR.
!. u. HARDWICK, Passenger TrziIic Man'gr
w. II. TAYLOE. Gen. Pass Agent.
L. g. BROWN, General Agent.
Washington, d. q.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-16
Southern Railway.

SEHEDULE
BETWEEN WASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA, STRAs-
BURG AND HARRIsoNBuRG.
Effective Dec. 8. 1907.
N. B.-Following Schedule figures are pub
ished only as Information and are not guar
anteed.
Grains Nos. 40 and 2S daily; trains Nos. 2iS,
27s. 2l4, 271 week days.)
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-16
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-09

4 notice in The Andalusia News of the pathetic insanity of Inspector Rob- erts of the United States Postal Ser vice, Is explanatory of an unusual and surprising incident in which he came to Montgomery and announced his can" didacy for tha United States Senate from Indiana.
 Mir. Roberts was stopping at the Ex- change Hotel a week ago. He 'phoned the newspapers of the city to send down reporters as he had an important political declaration to make. The Advertiser reporter missed him when he answered the call A short while afterwards Mir. Roberts sent to the office a letter announcing his candi- daey for the Senate from Indiana to succeed Senator Hemenway. The in- cident was SO queer that the letter was thrown aside and . brief personal was written. which stated that Colonel Roberts of Indiana was stopping at the Exchange Hotel and that he "said'' he would be a candidate against Sem ator Hemenway.
 It now appears that he went from Montgomery to Andaiusia, where his mental maIady became more profounc- ed and he had to be taken into cus- tody. As a matter of. fact, Mfr. Rob. erts has for a term of years been prom inent in the political affairs of Indi- ana, but not prominent enough to make a race for United States Senate with any hope of success.
 The Andalusia News has the follow
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-09
AUBURN'S NEW PLAN
THE BUILDING OPERATIONS ARn
 PROCEEDING RAPIDLY
waterworks system win D. InstsrIeS --Agricuitural Building Plans Were Approved at Meeting of
 BullA,nK Committee

At a full meeting yesterday of the Building Committee of the Trustces' Board of the Alabama Polytechnic In- stitute. preliminary plans for the new Agricultural Building were approved and the water works project for the college was provided for.
 It is expected that in a few days ad- vertIsements win appear for bids on the Agricultural building. The plans adopted call for an approximate ex- penditure of some t75.000. 1t win be one of the .handsomest and best ap- pointed structures of its kind in the south. Provisions are made for the section rooms the laboratories and other appointments. sa
 The sewerage system and water works will cost in the neigh hborhood of sIs,000 and will be built under the su- perYision of Prof. c. N. Mitchaua. who holds the chair of engineering in the college.
 It Is said by President C. C. Thaek of Auburn. that the water works scheme is one of the most gratifying features that have been added to Auburn in some time. About two miles from the town or the college site a spring of excellent water has been discovered which has sufficient daily capacity to more than supply the needs of the in stitution. For drinking purposes the water has been found by Prof B. B. Ross of chemistry. to be much better thar has been used in the past at Au- burn and Is now being used.
 The purpose of the men in charge of the water works plans Is to set up . pumping station at the spring, lay q pipe therefrom and connect with . large standpipe which may he erected at or near the campus. From the standpipe the water will be distributed to all the appurtenances Of the coi- lege.
 The members of the Building Com mittee assembled in the once of the Governor yesterday morning. he being chairman ex-oficio. The other mem bers present were Hon. W F. Feagin of Montgomery. Justice N. D. Denson of Montgomery. General R. F. Ligon of Montgomery and Hon. R. B. Barnes of opellka. pr. c. c. Thaeh. Presi- dent of the College. was also in at- tendance on the meeting.
 pr. Thach said yesterday that the contractors had already begun laying the foundation for. the new library building to cost about ea0.o00. Proba- biy this will be completed by the be- ginning of the next scholastic year The dining hall. magnificent struc- ture. has been nearly completed.