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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Extinct Yellow Back.

The Extinct Yellow Back.
There's one thing" said Mrs. Nc
dudley. that shows we're improving"
What is that?'
'They don't have the yellowback novels
we used to be warned against when !
was a girl. It's great comfort to look
at lot of literature that you see on sale
and notice nothing but harmless colors
such as green and red and purple
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21
THE STAR has . regular ana psrma-
nent Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation Of the
other Washington dailies. Az . NeWB
and Advertising 1Gedium it has no
competitor.

UIn order to avoid delays on account
ef personal absence letters to TIE
STAR should not be addressed to any
Individual connected with the ONCE. but
simply to THE STAR. or 70 the Editorial
or Business Department, according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21
Jail Them.
From the Boston Transcript.

One year in the penitentiary for the
nineteen-year-old JOY rider in New York
who ran down q woman III front OF her
own house, INJECTING serious injuries, il
the sentence Just imposed in the cour,
of general sessions there. The Youth
pleaded guilty to assault in the third de-
gree. The testimony tended to show that
he was intoxicated at the time OF the
accident. II such youths do not deserve
substantial punishment 1t Ia hard to see
where 1t should be inflicted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21

Some medical authorities assert that in
order to promote human beings chances
of long life his digestive anatomy should
be surgically curtailed and readjusted. A
little learning frequently suffices to con-
vince us that nature does not know her
business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21

Harry Thaw has been exceedingly
fortunate in keeping the evidence in his
homicide trial and the testimony In his
insanity investigation from coming for
ward at the wrong time for his interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21

Turkish politicians have not fully eN-
planned why the unspeakable Abdu
Ham:d should be permitted to contemplate
these wholesale executions with the all
of disinterested observer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21
No Rural Enthusiast,

$50 you are tired Of the country"
YEP" answered Farmer Corntossel
I'm clean detected about it
What is the cause Of your dislike?"
Il dunno for certain, but I guess it's
due to these parrots an cross dogs an
monographs these city boarder bring
around every year"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21

London suffragettes may derive satisfac-
ton from rejecting on the number Of peo-
pie Of distinction in English history who
have at one time or another been sent to
prison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21

Mr.. Gompers has surprised some of the
labor leaders in France by the liberality
of his expenditures. Europe appears to be
reluctant about admitting that the labor
leader is worthy of his hire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21

The Shah of Persia accepted the terml-
nation of his official career with a genial
enthusiasm which indicated that he re-
garded abdication as a privilege
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21

Objections in New York to photograph
ing unconvicted criminal suspects for the
rogues' gallery can hardly he resented as
another blow at American art.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21
EpigIan.

Father said little Rollo, what is an
epigram?'
AN epigram, my son, is a remark that
careless people accept as true. simply be-
cause it is easy to remember"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21

The amount of work accomplished by
Congress Is setback 10 the theory
that people should not work hard or
worry in hot weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21

Some well meaning Jerseyitss insist on
regarding Atlantic City as a purely local
institution instead of q national play
ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21

Evelyn Thaw's personal interviews sug-
Scst the desirability OF keeping close to
legal advice when she contemrlates any
public utterances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21

When il comes to getting profits out of
by products, the Standard Oil Company
knows which side of its bread is petroled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21

The man who got stage-fright n an air.
ship vindicates the Wright brothers in
their absolute refusal to be Influenced by
their audiences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21

The question of what constitutes an on
cor and a gentleman seems likely to re.
ceive some vigorous handling before the
sutton inquiry closes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21

Prosperity is predicted on all sides. 1t
LOOKS as If there were to be good work.
ing basis for 4 tax on net earnings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21

1t is said that Mr.. Aldrici, never smiles
when discussing the tariff. Does any
body?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21
The Surf Bathing Season.

Some girls are thin as they can be
And some are stockily secure;
I never stroll beside the sea
And therefore cannot say, for sure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21

81 dunno" said Uncle Eben, whether
it's better to have mo- money dan brains
or mo- brains dan money; but heaven
help de man dat ain got any Of either
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21
CElildrer1's bingham
Rompers, Aprons, etc.

~ ILDREN'S Gingh a m
4 ! Rompers, i'll neat plain
~ and checked effects, made
with bias skirt gathered
at the knee, finished with white
folds.
75c each.
Childrens Bingham Rompers. IN neat
checked and striped effects, with low
neck and short sleeves. skirt gathered at
the knee. finished with belt ant 5Oc
pocket. Each.
Children's Linen Rompers. in white.
blue and natural color. finished with
turnover collar. pocket and Guns. ST 90
Eacn. ................'''..'
Children's Bingham Aprons. in blue and
white and pink and white checked effects.
finished with turnover collar pocket soc
and belt. Each. 49,. =.
Children's Percale Sun Bonnets. in
white. blue and pink, trimmed with 25c
ruffles. Each.
Third floor ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21
Chiadren's
Light Boxes.

TmT E HAVE just re,
0INIII ceivcd new lot OF
WN the Popular Light
~ Boxes for children
furnish lots Of enjoyment tor
the little folks. Shown IN a va
rietv Of attractive colors and de
signs.
Ioc each.
Fourth floor. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21

WOMENS CAMBRIA PETTICOATS.
with deep lawn dounce, trimmed with
clusters Of wide tucks and deep hem.
SI.oO each.
woAIEN'S CAMBRIA PETTICOATS,
with deep tucked founcc, trimmed with
wide embroidery or lace ruffies.
$I.5o each.
WOMEN'S CAMBRIA PETTICOAIS,
with deep tucked fiounce, trimmed with
wide embroidery ruff1es.
$I.75 each.
Third floor. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21

Boys Separate knickerbocker
Trousers, of lightweight all
wool materials, in neat fancy eff
fects; sizes 5 to 10.
75c the pair.
Values, $I.o5 and $I.5o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21
Scarfs and Table Covers
At Special Prices.

k77ozG>1 HAVE we'll known manufacturer
II II his sample Bureau Scarfs and Table Covers
\N1tI and offer them very special prices for quick
clearance
Very desirable for in the home cottage.
Muslin Bureau Scar braided trimmed with
het lace.
3sc EACH Value, soc.
Muslin Scars Table Covers with henstcled and seal
Hoped edges
Scarfs, 1sx54 inches soc to SI.oo each.
Table Covers, 3ox3o inches, soc to $I.oo each.
Values 75e to $r5o.
Also lot of Alnen Damask Tea Cloths ,4xs4
inches.
75c EACH Value $I.e5.
second forEc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21
Boys Clothing and
Furnishings Reduced.

E7T1 ARE offering special values in Boys
@ s ss ~h Fa' s ss a2s should asf
them in few days
These are but few suggestions:
lot of Boys Lightweight Atwood Suits in light and
dark effects, with knickerbocker sizes
Special price, $500 each.
Were $3.50, 81. so, So. so, $1,000 and Sll.OO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21

Boys Fine Wash Suits, in
Russian blouse and sailor blouse
styles; all neat oolors; sizes ~
to 10.
SI.o5 each.
Were S2.95, $3.50, $685. and $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21
Special Values i'm
Muslin Underwear Dept.
G11o,>1 OMENS China Silk kmonos in large assortment
MIMI japanese coongs and designs, made full and long
NAl1l and trimmed with wide satin borders
NV $500 EACH Value, Sc. 50.

CAMBRIA PETTIcOATS, with tucked
founce trimmed with deep embroidery.
$500, Se.75 and $3.50 each.
WOMEN'S SOFT NAINSoOK Petit
COATS, deliberately trimmed with fine
lace, insertion. beading and ribbon.
S3.75 to $500 each.
WOMEN'S SOFT N.LNSOOK PETIT
COATS, trimmed with deep embroidery
founce and insertion.
$3.50 to SII.5o each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-16

the outside world, as the roads be-
tween here and North Stratford juno
ton are impossible. All night long it
rained hard, and today there were no
signs of clearing weather, but there
was a slight subsistence of the water
this morning both in the Connecticut
river and in the Mohawk river, the
principal tributary of the Connecticut
in this vicinity. This was due to the
fact that the greater part of the cnor-
nous amount of snow in the woods
has now been melted. There is no Ice
in any of the streams.
A short distance north OF Colebrook
the Maine Central track is blocked by
the wreck of an engine, two fiat cars
and a passenger car which were de-
rallied yesterday by washout. me
work Of clearing the wreckage ana
repairing the track was going on to-
night, the water having receded some
what. There was no one in the pas
senger car when the train came to
grief, and all the crew of the train es-
capped unhurt.
From the south train made it's way
through to this point late tonight. but
to the north traffic is still under the
embargo of the flood. There has been
a very considerable subsistence OF the
water during the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-16
SMALLER LOAvES.
Continued from Page One.)

prDprietors to meet the loss OF profit
from the Increased price of flour. The
tendency, anyway, for a long time, Err.
Bray cr added has been to increase
the price and to reduce the weight OF
the loaf.
you could buy a 20-onnce loaf OF
bread on the East Side eight months
ago for four cents" he declared. land
now q 1O-ounce loaf costs at least five
cents. II is safe that the price of
bread and rolls has practically doubled.
Fifteen hundred bakers have been
thrown out of work by the necessity
OF retrenchment to meet expenses and
2N)0 others in various parts Of the
city are now without regular employ
ment- the majority with none at all.
The influence of the rise in wheat
on the flour market is feared by all
bakers. large and small. and many OF
them do not hesitate to predict a ris-
ing scale of -four prices between now
and June, in any event. SeVen-cent
bread, either through an out and out
advance in price or an equivalent
sllrinkage in the loaf. seems inevitable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-16
ROOSEVELT VISITS ALDEN.
Steamer Admiral Makes Brief Stop OF
Way to Mombasa.

Alden, Arabia, April 15.-d0 A. M.).-The
steamer Admiral, with Theodore Roose-
Welt and the members of his party on
board, came in here this morning for a
short stay. All on board are we'll
Several members of the party planned
to come ashore here and go on a shoot
ing expedition to secure specimens of the
local birds, as they have done at several
of the other ports touched at on the way
out.
The run down the Red sea from Sue2
was fairly cool, but yesterday and today
the weather was hot with brilliant sun
and smooth sea.
Frederick c. Selous, the well-known au-
thor and big game hunter, has accom-
panied the Roosevelt party from Naples
Mr.. Roosevelt has spent several hours
every day listening to recitals of his ex-
periences on his African hunting trips
Mr. Selous has been invited by Mr..
Roosevelt to join the party for two
weeks shoot and he probably will accept
The Admiral left here at 5 o'clock this
afternoon on her way to Mombasa, where
she is due April q. 1t is planned to
stop at Mogadiscio on the eastern coast
of Italian Somaliland, on the way down.
Mr.. Roosevelt came ashore at o'clock
this afternoon and, in company with
George NJ. Gordon. the American vice
consul. took a drive through Alden. seeing
the sights and visiting the water tanks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-16
Veterans March BY Stat.
House at Boston,
Handful Of Survivors Keep
Their Annual Custom.


Boston, April ia little companv
of white-haired veterans, the Minuta
Men of 81. marched up School ana
Beacon streets today and passed I'M
State House with some of the enthusi.
assn if not the sprightliness of sten
which marked the departure As wear,
ago today of Massachusetts first troons
to Washington.
On the steps of the State House stood
Gov. Eben 5. Draper, on exactly tina
same spot from which Gov. John 4
Andrew reviewed the soldiers half
century ago. The organization haa
been marching past the State Housa
on the 18th of April of every year sinca
1870. although each time the ranks hay.
had to close up for the inevitable Va.
cancies and today there was a mere
handful compared to the sturdy bodv
of men who resolutely Joined in the
fiji st great march of 1861.
The stirring strains Of old time
marches helped to smooth the way to.
day and instill little vigor into the
step of the old veterans. but there were
number who We're unable to keen
step and who were forced to follow in
carriages AT the conclusion of the
short march, the veterans held Their
usual meeting and dinner and answer.
ed roll call once more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-16
BOWDOIN COLLEGE.
Plans for Rally Day are Now Complete
The Speakers.

Brunswick, Me, April 15.-(SpeciaD.-
nual Bowdoin rally which will take place
Friday evening, April &c. in Memorial
hall. The speakers have been secured
the band has been practicing some new
pieces for this occasion and many alumni
have signified their intention of being
present so that everything points to the
success of the work of the committee in
charge this year. The order of speak
ers with the musical intermissions fol-
lows:
President William Dewitt Hyde: John
Clair Minot SO; Roy l.. Marston. 49, mu.
sic; Judge Frederick A. Fishehr, 81
Emery o. Became. 'Oi; Charles T. Halves
rs; music; Coach Burton c. Morrill,. 10
of the track team; Captain William p
Newman. 10, of the 1909 football team
x-Capt. Harold w. Stanwood, 'OS, of the
1908 baseball team; Dr. Frank n. Whit
tier. 50; songs, "Bowdoin Beata" anc
Phi Chi"
The committee promises some especial
ly attractive souvenirs and Refreshments
will be served. All friends of the col
lcge are invited as well as the alumni
and prospective Bowdoin students and ;
large crowd is expected as the Bowdoii
rally is coming more and more each yea
to be the occasion of the return of tn,
alumni to the college and the greeting o
old friends and the making of new ones.
The teams have been chosen as a re
suit of the trials for the interclass de
bate. The Sophomore class team. JOSEPH
G.. White. w. Fosam Merrill and Arthu
H. Cole. with Ernest G. Fified as alter
nate: the Freshman class, Earle F. Malo
| ney. Burleigh G. ROdick and Herbert l.
| Bry ant. with Walter a. Fuller as alter
nate. Daniel j. Ready. 10. will coach TIL
| Sophomore team and w. T. Phillips. G
| the Freshmen. The contest will TAX
place in Memorial hall on the evening o
| april 50. This interclass debating is al
| innovation this year at Bowdoin and i
causing much interest.
| The Bowdoin College Christian Associa
| tion has chosen officers as follows: Pres
| ident Winston B. Stephens, 10, New Bed
| ford. Mass; vice Pres, Phillip B. Morss
| TO- Medford. Mass: Cor. Sec. Ernest G
| Fifield. IL. Conway n. H.: Rec. Sec
| Kenneth Churchill. 70. Arlington. Mass.
Treas. Harold n. Burpham. H. Bridgton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-16
VETERINARIANS AT BANGOR.
Quarterly Meeting Of State Assoeia.
ton Held at Bangor House.

Bangor, Nc, April 13.-Veterinariam
from all over the State were in attend.
ancc at the quarterly meeting of th
Maine Veterinary Medical Association
which was held Wednesday evening a.
the Bangor House. Following supper
adjournment was taken to privats
parlor for the business session. 1t wa
a very instructive as well as enj0yabh
meeting and the members felt that thu
session was one of the most successful
ever held.
DR.. F. l.. Russell, Orono, of the con.
ference committee of the State BoanI
of Health, reported on new Legislation
DR.. c. n Purnell. Biddeford, en- thsl
meat inspection bill; Drs. A. l.. Mural
of Bangor w. S. Lord of Portland and
Achilles JOY of Waterville. on genera
issues ty the committee on legislationi|
Drs. Russell, Murch and JOY on conf
ference with the Cattle Commission
Excellent papers were read by On
II. B. F. Jervis of Houlton. whose sub
ject was, "A Few Truths for FutH,
Veterinary Medicine in Maine;" DR. ",
l.. Mebane of Millinocket on, "Acta-
omycosis." and DR.. c. w. Watson a
Brunswick on "Enteritis." DR.. c. u
Newton of Dover was admitted to nI
association.
DR.. A. l. Murch. Bangor; DR.. +. n
Russell, Orono; DR.. e. T.. Russell, N6|
Sharon; DR.. l. l.. Salley, SkowhegafI
DR.. C. l.. Blakely, Augusta; DIR. H, y
Potter. Calais; DR.. f. e. Freeman
Rockland; DIR. r. E. Freeman, DextsEI
DR. F. W. Huntington, Portland; W
Harry Lynch, Portland; DR.. J.
Hayes, New York City; DR.. +.
Stevens. Bangor; DR.. w. II. Roblnsa
Woodfords; DIR. A. Jolly. Wateryllle;H
H. L. Stevens, Pennington.
The next quarterly session VIII
held in Portland in July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-16
Expsctedim Rene at Beat +
fication Of Joan Of Arc,
First Ceremony viii Take Place
Sunday at St. Peters.
Maid TO b Proclaimed Protectress
Of Catholic France,

Rome, April 15.-The first ceremony
in the qualification OF Joan of Arc will
take pace at st. Pet0r's next Sunday.
The mass will be celebrated by the
bishop of Orleans and the decree of
Identification will be read during the
service. Following this announcement
the Pope will descend to the basilica to
venerate the portrait of the maid.
After April IS. Joan of Arc may be
publicly venerated and affairs may be
erected to her in churches. The Pope
soon will publish a decree proclaiming
the maid protectress of Catholic
France.
Trains bearing pilgrims to the cerc-
mony already are arriving here. No
fewer than so French bishops and a
total of 10000 pilgrims are expected
in Rome by Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-16

speaking. the changes made from the
present law are along the following
lines:
In the treatment of textiles. the rates
are substantially the same but they are
equalized according to quality.
The duties on fine stones are in
creased in proportion to their value;
on earths they are substantially the
same. The duty on glass Is substan-
TALLY the same as under the old tariff,
while the schedules are re-adjusted
and simplified. The duty on coal Is
unchanged. The duty on mineral Oils
is reduced 31-2 per cent
On metals and manufactures there OF
the average are equivalent to those OF
the old tariff, but the schedules are re-
shaped and cimplified.
The duties on drugs and pharmaceu-
teal products remain the same, when
the rates on proprietary medicines have
been materially increased as a pro-
lection against the importations of de-
leterious articles from countries having
no pure food and drug laws. The I'M
portation of opium except for medl-
cinal purposes is prohibited.
The duties on machinery of all kinds
are more than doubled, so as to en-
courage the importation of such manu-
features from the United States. The
duties on all food stuffs are substan-
TALLY the same as under the old tariff
with a e-adjustment of classification
The duty on spirits is raised from
35 to SO cents a proof liter and one
sparkling wines from the IS cents to vi
a proof liter, while the rates on still
wines and beer remain the same with
a simplification of the schedules.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-16
|Dr. Wood Lectures Before
Students Of Bates.
The Plans Now Complete for
Annual Bowdoin Rally.
Bowdoin Christian Association
Elects Officers for the Year.

Lewiston, Me-, April 15.-(SpeciaD.-
A very interesting lecture was given
this evening at the Main Street Free
Baptist church in Lewiston by DR.. r.
''Photograp1ing the Invisible DR.
Wood is professor of physics at Johns
Hopkins University and has for some
time been considered among the high
esr of authorities among the physicists
in the country.
At the beginning of his lecture he
said. EFT is very difficult to find short
title which fully describes the subject.
Although it has been announced as
"Pho!cgraphing the Invisible" I would
suggest that these subjects give a bet
ter idea of what / shall talk to you
about this evening: The Electric
Flash and What it Reveals or High
Speed Phenomena as Photographed by
the Electric Spark" In a few words
this gave the context of his hour and
a-half talk which followed.
The lecture was finely illustrated
with lantern slides showing photo
graphs of rife bullets in flight with the
air waves which accompany them,
bullets passing through substances with
their ''Splashes." sound waves in air
and their reflection. liquid jest, splash
es of falling liquids, etc.
The first mass meeting of the sea-
son vas held this noon at Bates Col
lcee in the interests of the track de-
partlnent of the college athletics. 1t
was a very enthusiastic meeting and
there promises to be an added stimu
luS to track work from now on at
Bates. President Wiggin Of the Ath-
letic Association presided and gave
stirring words of encouragement to the
efforts which the track men have al
ready made The following speakers
made inspiring remarks: Charles E.
Roselard. 90. manager of the Varsity
baseball team; President George G.
Chase. Joseph B. Wadleigh. '09, mem
Der of the Varsity track team; Dr.
Alfred w. Anthony; Robert Nj. Pierce
II. assistant track manager; Prof
Fred E. Pomeroy, DR.. II. H. Britain.
John l.. Williams, 10, who is gen
orally regarded as the best dash man
in the state. made a short speech. The
newly elected captain of the track
team, Doc Irish. 90. closed the meet
ing with a few words which gave the
students a pretty good idea of what
kind of a track captain they have for
this spring. He said: I'm not going
to make long speech to you today.
fellows; I'm going to 10 my talking
out there on the field from now until
May l., if you will only come out and
train consistently" The meeting closed
with the college yells and cheers for
Captain Irish and Track Coach O'Con-
ncr