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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31
A Learned Lunatic.

Alexander Cruden. the persevering and
painstakicg compiler of the famous Con-
curdarce TO the Bible was appoint ID
bookseller 10 the queen of George IL by
Sir Robert Wapole. The Concordance
which has conferred celebrity on his
name was published and dedicated to
Queen Caroline in 1881 He was per-
mitted to present copy of i IN person
to her majesty. who. ne said smiled upon
him and assured him she was much
obliged to him. She died sixteen days
aftecward. and Cruden did not reap the
benefit Of The queens appreciation which
ne had anticipated. He prepared d see
ond edition twentyfou-' years afterward
and dedicated it 10 her grandson. George
III. For this. and third edition Issued
IL 1I69. he reared a reward of SSoO
Cruden was d very eccentric character
and was thrice placed in private lunatic
asylums He designated himself Alex
ander' the Corrector'' and also the Cor
rector OF Morals his claim TO the latter
title consisting in his stopping all per-
sons whom ne met in public places
Sundays and adnonishirg them 10 go
home and keep the Sabbath day HOLY He
was "A great believer in the distribution
of tracts. and spent great part of his
means in this way
II seems difficult TO believe that an &C.
centric man of this sort should have his
name associated with such remarkably
doubtedly is as it must have cost an
enormous amount of labor in its compila-
ton but il was probably the severity Cf
his occupation that unhinged his mind.
He died at Camden street. 1slington.
November l. 100.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31
American Jail at Shanghai.
'hangh Mercur,

rom iAt
At the moment the legal minds OF the
United States court are troubled over
more than one knotty point and among
their hard problems is one presented by
the American Jail. Some time ago. il may
be remembered, two men. Bishop and
prisonment each and since then they
have been confined in what does duty
FOR a Jail at the rear of the American
consular buildings The practice OF al
lowing prisoners ou- FOR exercise under
supervision has been discontinued and
now the only exercise these men can en-
joy is walk in the cramped passage rum
ming along the back OF the prison Under
these conditions. Il is recognized by tn.
authorities that ii is almost In possible
to- them 10 Keep The prisoners in such
close confinement for the term mentioned.
1t was originally intended when the men
were convicted that they should be re-
moved 10 San Quentin. Cal. in comrany
with any others who might find them
selves in similar circumstances in the
meanwhile. but now a hircn has occurred
Ar appeal has been intimated in TIE case
OF these two men-thouSa whether II viii
be taken is a question-and il i sta.ed
that should the men be removed and the
appeal sust aimed the United States gov
eminent Will be under the necessity Of
sending them back to Shanghai in order
tina. they may formally be released. Lie
the rest of United States extraterritorial
law. the right of removal Is somewhat
haZy. and thus the authorities are faced
with the keeping Of prisoners in q place
too small to be healthy or having another
of their legal rulings smashed up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31
OLDEST CHURCH ORGAN
On Island of Gothland and in Excel
lent Preservation.
From the Youths Companion.

From the Youths Companion.
In the Baltic sea. forty miles from the
mainland lies the Swedish island Goth
land. mecca for students of early Gothic
architecture. In Wisely alone. the chief
town OF the island. with its population of
500 souls. may be studied what remains
of no less than ten churches. some OF
which date from the eleventh and twelfth
centuries. The oldest of them is the
Church OF the Holy Ghost. completed
about 1915
Prof. Hennerberg. director in a German
music school and especially interested in
the study of medieval organs. visited
fifty-nine churches in Cortland. and in
little village called Sundre came upon
the remnant of what is unquestiona bly,
the Oldest known organ in existence. The
case alone has survived the fret of seven
centuries. the holes for pedals and man.
uais are placed in modern instruments.
and inside one can see the chamber for
the bellows and judge of their action TIA
exterior is adorned with paintings dating
from about l.io.
When this ancient instrument could no
longer serve its original purpose il was
used a sacriSty. and for the safeguard
of holy vessels and vestments was kept
in careful repair. hence its excellent pres
erVatlon TO our day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31

The 1st Battery Field Artillery. under
command of Capt. C. ]. Fox with L'euts.
Nevis. Clark and Lands and thirty-three
enlisted men reported in camp last Mon
day night. accompanied by one of the field
pieces equipped for sub-caliber practice.
The impression left by the officers and
men of this command was a most favor
able one. they having acquitted them
selves in each branch of target practice
with great credit With the new Spring
field rife. two qualified as sharps hooters
and thirty-one as marksmen. OF the four
who Jailed to make a qualifying score, one
instance was due to illness.
The work with the revolver was not
quite up to the standard of that with the
rifle. but that in sub-caliber practice at
900 yards was very credit a BILE one score
Of 23 out Of a possible p having been
made at rapid fire. All of the commits
stoned and commits stoned officers of
the command qualified, Gudon Teller and
Corp. Chandler as sharpshooters the
others markSmen.
1t was clearly demonstrated that the
members of the Brigade Band and corps
of field music can shoot as we'll as play
The field musicians reported in camp Wed
nesday night with total of twenty nom
commissioned officers and men, and quail
fed every man making 1'J per cent. This
is the first organ cation to attain the dis
tinction of qualifying every man reporting
for duty. The members of the band did
not report al the range until 8 o'clock
Thurs day morning. and had three o. them
including the leader. returned to the
range on Friday as expected. Maj Bell
says. it Is believed another 100 per cent
record would have been made.
Capt. Harry Coope. adjutant of the 1st
Regiment. reported. fired his score and
qualified as marksman.
The companies of the 4th Battalion viii
occupy the range the present week Com
panies A and B. I'd Regiment. reporting
tomorrow evening. and and D Wednes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31

~ ECACSE Of conflict with dates for
naval maneuyers. the annual en-
campnent of the National Guard
IL o. the District OF Columbia set
for the period beginning July u
and ending July 26 has been postponed L
is officially announced that the brigade
will go into camp Sunday. July -. the
outing 10 end two weeks later. sunday.
August .. The matter q: dates and other
details were agreed on in connection with
a visit by Gen Harries and AdIt Gen
Smiley to the commanding officer at Fort
Washington several days ago
1t is explained that only six companies
of the brigade will be engaged II work
with the big coast defense guns. al the
other organizations proceeding with IN
fantry work
Official practice on the rife range kept
some of the organizations busy last week.
while paStic patton in the Memorial day
parade occupied the attention o. others
The list Battery Field Artillery, had
mounted drill at Fort Myer yesterday
afternoon. and Company q. lst Regiment
is deriving benefits from ride through
Maryland, West Nirg mia and Virginia.
The result of the firing in the first i've
completed last evening, follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31
Deaf Telegraph Operator.
From the kennebec Journal.

Peter A. Foley. the lightning taker" OF
Portland, is the most wonderful telegraph
operator in the world. Foley is totally
deaf. an affection which ordinarily would
be supposed to make telegraphy an utter
impossibility to him, but since he became
deaf eight years ago Foley has develop
ed what may be called sixth sense and
by touch and sight he can detect the finest
movements of the instrument and correct
ly interpret them. His nervous system is
a part and parcel of biography and by
means OF the sense of touch in his finger
tips he takes messages transmitted from
the ends of the continent. He can read
message by watching the sounder. With
his left foretnger placed lightly on the
sounder, he can by his wonderful sense
of touch take a message as accurately as
any man in the office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31
What Was Lacking.


A man who had served two terms in
Congress was making a campaign for a
third term. In the course of speech in
the town hall at Broomcorn Junction, a
village near the further boundary of his
district. he said: 1T is true. fellow-citi-
gems. that have not always been able to
do as much as l should like to do in the
matter of internal improvements in this
district. but l have never lost sight OF
your interests for single moment. You
have no idea of the obstacles that lie In
the way OF congressman who tries to
secure appropriations for public buildings
the improvement of naviSable streams
and the like for the benefit of his constit-
uentS. but | want to assure you. fellow
citizens that | have labored constantly
in your behalf TO the very best of my
ability
We know it," shouted an old farmer in
the audience. That's Why we want an
ADLER man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31

nection between the trolley and the troll
ley.ed wire system and without throwing
the trolley from the trolley wire. The in
vention shown herewith provides a cross
over in which these requirem ants are met.
In the cut there will be seen depending
metal clips which act as runwayS for
the trolley wheel. As the wheel rolls
along the wire its pressure raises the
runways and carries the wheel across the
place without any loss of current and
without liability of throwing the wheel
off This saves time and trouble, as at
present it is necessary to pass such point
at Il very slow rate of speed. This
means considerable delay. and tlen
again such unions are always weak points
in the system and are constantly causing
delays by getting out of order. After the
passage of the wheel the runWays fall
back automatically as to be out of the
way of the wheel of the car passing in the
other direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31
TROLLEY CROSSOVER.
An Automatic Bridge Which Pre-
vents DELAYS at CROSSINGS.

In electric railway systems making use
of the overhead wire it frequently occurs
that one track must cross another and
that the trolley wires also must cross In
such cases 1t is frequently necessary or
desirable to insulate the trolley wires
from each other. At the same time 1t Is
desira BILE that the system be so arranged
that car may pass the crossing in either
direction at high speed without interrupt
Ing the continuity of the electrical con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31
Impromptu Speeches.
From Punch.

Why be ashamed Of getting your
speeches made for you by another? Your
clothes are made by anothar-wlly not
your speeches? Both after al. are neces-
sary TO d successful parliamentary career
Impronlptu speeches (fo- any occasion).-
AS these require more time in their prepa-
ration. ii is necessary to make a charge of
= guaeas PEI Loo which is. however in
elusive of humor and quotations. Our
series of 'Impromptu Speeches for One
Hundred and One Occasions can be had
FOR 900 or on the Times system of
payment for ESQ down and thirteen
monthly payments OF $50 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31
Thackerayana.

From the London Tribune.
Mr. Walter Jerrold proves that It was
Thackery and rot. as generally believed
an anonymous Journalist IN the Sporting
Times, who hit upon thte meaningless
but suggestive word 'bally.'"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31
Fanatics of the Peak.

From tho London Graphic.
The real climber is always a fanatic
He does not grudge times money or labor
in the effort TO attain some glsteninR
PEAK. and he finds in an unrivaled record
the greatest happiness on earth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31

rendered with fine effect by Misses Anna
and Carrie Manning, Messrs. O'Farrell
and Charles G. Harris. with Miss Glen
nan at the organ.
At the last rehearsal of the King Me-
mortal Chorus Mrs Charles B. Bayley
he director. was the recipient OF a hand
some cut-glass bowl from the members
ices and her interest in the club during
the past season.
Wesley Chapel was filed to overlooking
Friday evening last at the reception Civ
en- by the members of the King Memorial
Chorus TO the + friends. An informal pro-
gram of music was one of the pleasant
features of the evenings entertainment,
the chorus numbers being The Baby"
Cushman: Rest Thee on My Messy Pill
low Lansing; Kentucky Home Rhys-
Herbert. Goodnight" Goldberg. and sew
.eral encore numbers from King Rene
Daughter" by Smart The remainder of
the musical program was played by the
Rebew Orchestra. under the direction OF
Mr. H ". Weber. conductor. and they
rendered with great spirit. Heart Mes
sage Santelmann: Sounds From the
Valley" Se:del; Amer ca Forever.
violin solo. 'Bolero' tDenby). Miss Ruth
Harvey, a young member of the orchestra.
Mr.. William j. Weber assisted as accom-
Tanist.
Invitations are out for piano recital
given by Clara Virginia Pennington, as
sisted by DR.. Charles w Garlock. bari
tone and Norman Esputa DAILY, accom-
PIANIST.
The fifth annual recital by the pupils of
William Beale took place at National
Rifles Armorv last Monday and Tuesday
evenings. They were assisted by Harry +.
Wilkins. tenor and Willie Zeitler in coon
songs. The programs on both nights We're
we'll arranged and all the participants de-
served commentator for their work
Those who received certificates for har-
mony We're Miss Nellie Essex and kath-
eryne TOWnShend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31

and Carrie Manning Messrs OFarrell
and Charles G. Harris. with Miss Glen
nan at the organ.
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~ the neckwear counter:
/ have such a hard time getting ties
10 suit me-
There was nothing noticea Bile about TINS
wall except that il came from big, red
bloodeG man who looked as II railroad
ties were more in his line than the soft
blue satin thing he was hold!ns !" his
huge, muscular hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31

Capt. Edwards is in receipt OF a COM
munication from S s. Richold. for nine
years a member of the Corcoran Cadet
Corps. now residing in Burlington Vt.
consratulating him on the excellent show
ing of the company the past wear as cited
by the retiring adjutant general. Col.
Brett.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31

EcACSE Of conflict with dates for
naval maneuvers. the annual en-
campnlent of the National Guard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31

Mr. Arthur Clyde Leonard for the past
two years organist of Christ Church.
Georgetown. has accepted a similar po-
sition in the Episcopal Church at Sarato-
ga. " Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31

Madame Josef kaspa- eft the city
Thursday for Boston. sailing from there
YESTERDAY on the White Star liner Ro-
manic for Naples. where she will be me,
by her son. Henry kaspar. who has been
living in Berlin while preparing for a pro-
fessional career as pianist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31

Miss Imogene Newlands was the soloist
selected 20 sing The Star Spangled Ban
ner'' Friday at the memorial service held
at the Capitol in front of the Grant statue
by the T. S. Grant Circle. and both her
voice and her singing elected much ia
vorable comment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31

Mrs Charles Denhardt was the ofrertory
so!oIst last Sunday at Trinity Church.
20 selection being Il Will Ex,ol Thee"
from iiul!aue's oraror!o abraham"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31

The many friends OF Mr.. Arthur Mayo
will regret to learn Of his serious illness.
He was taken to Garfield Hospital for an
operation for appendicitis. and so far is
progressing favorably. If no unforeseen
complications arise he will be at home
again after the usual period necessary for
recuperation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31

Mr.. T. H. Payne. bass. formerly con-
ected with ST Johns choir in this city.
has been engaged for a vaudeville cir
cult in the west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31

Thursday evening a large congregation
assembled for the closing service in honor
Of the Sacred Heart and Apostleship Of
Prayer The usual hymns were sung by
the congregation and choir and before
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31

The skirrnish runs are scheduled for to
morrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31

A new tenor has appeared upon the
Washington musical horizon named
Charles Ath~rholt He fas sung several
times az Metropolitan ethodist Episcopal
Church lately. and is said TO take B Nat
that IS a marvel Of ease and purity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31

A tiny boy in steel spectacles was sit
ting on a carriage step watching other
boys play ball in the street. He was
rather pathetic little figure. but he
didn't seem TO know it. for when an old
ish man paused to ask him If he was en-
joying the game he answered:
Yes. sir I'm the umpire"
That's an important position. re-
marked the oldsh man. How did they
come TO give it 10 you?'
Because cant see straight, sir.
The oldish man said it was An excellent
reason, but the woman with him thought
perhaps the boys in the street had bet
ter one.
Maybe they didn't want him to feel left
out because he wore glasses and couldn' [
play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31

An unusually good program of music
will be given next Saturday afternoon at
ST. Johns College Hall by the senior pu-
pills OF the MacRevnolds- hoe hler School
The program will open with a concerto by
Bach for two violins. with tn, parts dou-
h!ed. played by Miss Eugene de Guerin
Miss Edna Snyder. Miss Mary Whcatley
and Miss Eliza heth Wilhour. This will be
followed by an impromptu in B fiat for
piano tSchuherD. Miss Virginia Wallis.
"Ma6rieal tSimonet.D and ''Praeludiunl
tRehfeldl fer violin. Miss Maria Manuel.
"Crescendo" Lassen) and Novelette,
(Per VINCE. for piano, Miss Mabel Finch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31

day night AZ a.3a o'clock. Mai Anton
stephan OF the 4th Battalion will he in
command OF the troops during this tour
OF duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31

Mrs A. D Melvin will be the soloist
II the Mount Pleasant Congregational
Church this evening singing "Byelow.
Ny Baby" by Ella HERMAN Melvin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31

Miss Margaret Stamford has accepted
the position as Contralto Of the quartet of
Noun Pleasant Congregational Church
DR.. Charles l.. Bliss has resigned as tenor
of the quartet and Mr.. Howard Butter
worth Of ST. Paurs Lutheran Church
Choir .as been engaged TO fill the posi-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31

Invitations are OFT for a piano recital
given by Clara Virginia Pennington, as
sisted by DR. Charles w. Garlock. bari
tone. and Norman Esputa DAILY, accom-
a,fc<
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31

Miss Francesca Kaspar was one Of the
soloists at the National Park Seminary
Thursday. She was heard in the Waltz
Song from Romeo and Juliet" 'Sere-
made by Moszkowski and Heuschefs
Spring"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-12-31
PUBL|CANs
FOR ECONOMY
Suparvis0rs-EIect Decide That
Ornamental Employees
Must Go.

The Republican members of the new
Board of Supervisors have held various
informal caucuses during the past few
days and have practically resolved upon
their line of conduct when they will
have to put their ideas into practise
after Inauguration day on Monday next.
For one thing they have made up their
minds that they will have some say re-
garding appointments and for another
thing they intend to adopt a policy of
economy in administration
Since election the various supervisors
elect have been observing things and
as a result of their observations they
have come to the conclusion that al
together too much money is being spent
in this county for frills at the expense
of actual public works. To eliminating
a part of the frills will be their first
efforts made.
At the present time it is costing the
county of Oahu over twenty per cent.
of its income for Office work, $1,000 go
ing in salaries to elected ofice-holders,
their Office staffs, to superintendent,
clerks and lunas. The various offices
have the following regular appropria-
ton per month, which do not include
the salaries of elected men:
County Clerk, $40; Auditor, $175;
Attorney, 1855; Treasurer, $3.50; Engi-
neer, 1925; police, Office force not in
Guiding turnkeys, police captains, ETC.,
$1,000; garbage department, Office staff,
Continued on Page Two.J
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ARMY WILL BUILD
ELECTRIC ROAD
Will Connect With Rapid Transit
at Saratoga Street----Run
to Beach.

A military electric railway is to be
built at once, connecting with the Rapid
Transit line on Kalakaua avenue at
Saratoga street and going down Sara
toga street to the property just secured
by the United States government on the
beach.
The line can be extended to any part
of the property it is proposed to con-
denim for fortifcation purposes in this
region.
The object is to provide an expedi-
tious and an efficient means of carry
ing materials and supplies for the mill
tary work which is to 60 on there. Thus
materials can be loaded on cars at the
waterfront and these run over the line
of the Rapid Transit Company to Sara
toga street and there run on to the mill
tary line of track and taken to its
destination.
The track will be so constructed on
Saratoga street as not to close the
street to carriage traffic.
1t is not probable that the military
authorities will establish a power plant
to supply motive power for their cars.
They will probably make arrangements
with the Rapid Transit Company for
power as they win make arrangements
for running their ears over the tracks
of the Rapid Transit Company.
The statement that the military au-
thorities are to build a line of electric
road from the waterfront out to Wal
kiki is an error.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-12-31
KAUFMAN DEFEATS BARRY

SAN FRANCISCO, December s1-Kaurnan defeated Barry
in their fight last night.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-12-31
TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES
PREPARING FOR NEW TRAFFIC

high off the ground and the trolley pole
will be on one side of the car instead
of rising from the center. This car
is equipped with the Peacock brake, a
new thing in electric car construction,
and it is probable that all the other
ears of the system viii be likewise
equipped, the brake doing away with
good share of the arm work now
necessary on the part of the motormen
The o. R. & L. car shops are also
working overtime and large quantity
of new rolling stock, both passenger
and freight cars, are under construc-
tion.
The Rapid Transit company officials
are not yet in position to announce
wheD work will commence on their ex-
tension. 1t has been decided, however,
not to run thir line over the hill at
Fort Shafter into Moanalua but to
leave the road and carry the track
around the hill below the Fort hospital,
thus doing away with the hill climb
and making the handling of heavy
freight cars possible.