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INDIANS NOT DYING OUT.
Supposed to Be 100000 Of Them In
the United States.

The increase of some 10000 in tn e In
dian population of the United States
during the last 20 years jangles inhar-
moniously with the poetic sentiment
which has bewailed his approaching dis
appearance form the face of the earth,
says the ST. Louis Republic. The In
dams are not disappearing. There is
good reason for the belief that the
100000 of them now in the United States
are as many as were here when John
Smith landed at Jamestown.
Before the white man came the In
dams subsisted wholly by the chase.
supplemented by little rude agricul-
ture. They needed vast areas to roam
|. over in quest of game. Constant wars
among the different tribes kept down
the population. The notion that tn 9
aborigines were numerous grew out Of
the fact that they so greatly outnum-
bered the early settlers.
The pioneers who followed Daniel
Boone across the Allegheny mountains
found the region out of which the state
of Kentucky and Tennessee have been
formed absolutely uninhabited by In
dams. 1t was simply a great hunting
preserve. The hunting there was SO
good that no tribe of Indians would let
any other Indians remain there per-
manently.
With such areas as this left unten-
anted the original Indian population
could never have been large. Surround
ed by the civilization of the white
man and supplied by a liberal govern
ment with the necessities of life, there
Is now a better chance for the Indian
to increase than there was while he
led a life OF savagery.
The five civilized tribes of the old
Indian Territory did not take UP the
ways of civilization until they were
comfortably settled in what is one of
the garden spots of America. Inter-
marriage of many of them with wh.yes
has gone far to familiarize all Of them
with the white mans ways, which a
number of them have unresNrvedly
adopted. In the eastern part of Okla
homa Indians of the mixed blood are
familiar figures in business and in
dustry. One of the United States Sena-
tors from Oklahoma and one from Kan
sas are Of Indian blood, though much
diluted.
The process of bringing the reserva-
ton Indians within the pale of civili-
zation may be slow. but 1t Is progress
Ing. The probabilities are that instead
of dying out the Indians will eventually
be absorbed by the white population.
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LlncoIn's First Dollar.

From the Youths Companion.
Lincoln was never ashamed Of his OBJ
scure parentage and rude bringing I'D, as
this story, found in a recent book by
John Malcolm Ludlow. c. B., entitled
'Lincoln seif-Portrayed. fully proves.
One morning in the executive chamber.
whom the rights Of labor had been under
discussion, Lincoln's eyes suddenly began
to twinkle.
Seward said he. did you ever hear
how earned my nrst doliarr'
mo"
well. was about Is years old. I be-
longed. you know. to what they call down
south. the scrubs-people who do not
own slaves are nobody there. But We
had succseded in raising, chiefly by my
labor. sufficient produce. thought to
Justify me in taking II down the river to
SELL got mothers consent and con-
structsd q little hatboat. large enough to
take myself and barrel or two of things
We had raised down to New Orleans.
"A steamer was coming down the river
We have. you know. no wharyes on the
western streams, and the custom was
for passengers to go out In boat to the
steamer, which stopped for them to go
on boaDd.
II was admiring my new hatboat, when
two men came down to the shore in car
riages. with trunks, singled out my boat.
and asked:
:" Who owns this?'
Il do answered
Will you said one of them, take us
ana our trunks to the steamer
Certainly said I, for I WAS very
glad TO have the chance of earning some
thing. / supposed that each of them
would give me two or three bits.
THE trunks were put on my hatboat
the passengers seated themselves on the
trunks and / sculled them out to the
steamboat. Then 7 lifted UP the heavy
trunks and put them on deck. The steam
or was about to put on steam again, when
I called out that they had forgotten to
pay me. Each Of them took out Of his
pocket q silver half-dollar and threw 1t
on the floor of my boat.
IT could scarcely believe my eyes as I
picked up tho money. Gentlemen, you
these days It seems to me q tribe, but Il
was the most important incident in my
life.
II could scarcely credit that I. a poor
boy, had earned q dollar In less than y
day-that by honest work I had earned
dollar. The world seemed wider and
fairer before me. was more hopeful
and confident being from that day
It II easy to imagine the silence that
must have fallen on that cabinet ~ they
heard this pathetic confession from their
chlAk
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FRANKLIN THEATRE
]. w. Andrews, Mgr.
LARGE AUCTION SALE.
Almost Whole Of Town Goes Under
the Hammer.

London, December 11.-(special.)-one Of
the largest sales by auction held in Ire
land recently opened in Belfast when
ground rents and house property, COM
prising practically the whole town OF
Dungannon. county Tyrone. were offered
by instructions Of the Earl Of Ranfurly
Dungannon is an important town. 81
miles southwest Of Belfast, and has a
population OF about 1000.
The. property included the town parks,
buildings to be found in . modern irish
town. such as savings banks. police bars
racks. premises of the Belfast bank. post
r,office. dispensary. rectory markets, and
I lrst-class terrace houses.
Sixty lots were offered. but the re-
suit was distinctly disappointing. In the
majority Of cases the reserve price was
not rosehad. and only several lots were
disposed Of, fee farm rents selling at
from = - n years purchasA
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Tho Rev. p. H. Duncan. pastor Of tho
Ensley Christian church. leaves next week
for Covington. KY. his former nome. He
will engage in literary work connected
with the church. Mr.. Duncan has bean
in Ensley nearly three years and has. by
earnest efforts. built up the membership
Of the church very materially. and, his
people sincerely regret his departure. The
most cordial relations have existed be-
tween Mr.. Duncan and his church and
harmony has at all time prevailed. He
likes Ensley very much ana prophesies
a great future for the Steel City. His
successor has not yet been named.
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ENSLEY MERCHANTS
REAP|NG HARVEST
Crowds on Streets Largest In
Many Months
REV. P. H. DUNCAN RESIGNS
Humane Society to Meet Tuesday
NIght-UnIted Charities Will
Elect Officers Monday Night.
Personal and General.

Ensley. December 11.-(Special)-Th
"harvest,' for which the merchants and
business men have been SO long waiting
and hoping has at last arrived. For
several weeks the retail dealers have
been exemplifying their confidence in Ems
ley by laying In heavy stocks Of holiday
goods. and the variety and selection now
offered the people here would be credit
to much larger city.
The crowds on the streets today were
the largest in many months and the stores
are crowded with customers who are
spending money. From the way shopping
has statred the next two weeks will
probably be record-brealxers so far as
the volume of business done is concerned.
and every store is putting on extra clerks
to handle the Christmas rush.
When the miners are paid next satur-
day added impetus will be given to an
already brisk trade, and the i've shopping
days prior to Christmas Will prove to
even the most pessimistio that good
times" for Ensley have fully returned.
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mace, etc.
Have you noticed the beautiful lots we
have for sale In Terrace Park. in Palmer
Terrace addition and the VIM. Burgin
survey palmer Terrace. Don't you
think we sure have the good in the lot
line. Whisper. We will build you a home
on any of these and you can pay it like
rent. Say this to yourself three times
and then take a big. long breath.
Wouldn't it be fine to live in my own
homer" And then see Stewart He will
tell you how. You don't need much
money. hope this will worry you until
you do something. Worry about 1t, think
about 1t, and then do about 1t.
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Special Employment.

From Tit-Bits.
II don't see you on the messenger force
now Jimmy" said the lad with the envel-
ope In his hand.
mo; I've got good job with dog
fancier." replied Jimmy, as he pulled a
cigarette.
vivid dog fancier? What 90 you do
feed the dawgs?"
NOV! When a lady comes in and buys
. net dox taanh 'A~ ov tn vhiatlAs
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-12

The following books have been added
to the rent collection of the library:
Beach, The Silver Horde
Cabot, 1.-THE Man Without 4 Shadow"
Crawford, "The White Sister,"
Glasgow, 1.-THE Romance Of . Plain
Man."
Gordon. 1.-THE Foreigner"
Hall, 1.-THE Land Of Long Ago"
Hoover, PA Blickenger's Folkss
: Klein, 1.-The Music Master
Little, Little Sister Snow
McCutchenn, "Quexton King"
McGrath, ''Ths Goose Girl
Montgomery. Anne Of Ayonlea.'' !.
Montgomery. ''Anne Of Green Gablss."
Oppenheim, Jeanne OF the Marshss."
Reed, "Old Rose and silver
White, "a Certain Rich Man
Williamson, "set in silver"
Wright, '.Poppee Of the Postoffice"
The rent collection does not IN any way
interfere with the other books Of fiction.
New books will BE- purchased from time
to time exactly the same as heretofore.
~ IL for the accommodation Of those who
,sh to read the late popular novels. The
charge IL cents per day. When the
book has paid for itself 1t will be placed
in general circulation.
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be taken up. At the meeting Friday aft
ernoon the discussion of Henry w." was
led by Mrs. Edward Billings. Mrs. F..
D. Fuller read an able paper on The
Status of English Women During the
Reign of Henry w." An article on
what Dickens Has Done For Human
ity," by Mrs. J. B. Simpson, was an
intellectual treat. and was thoroughly
enjoyed by the club. Mrs. vibber gave
a delightful reading from Christmas
Carols" The programme was concluded
with the reading of two original poems
by Mrs. James A. Dupuy. The next meet
ing win be Friday, December 81. held
with Mrs. Peyton A. Eubank at her home
on Avenue G.
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steadily decreased
French dump cars also were used al
most exclusively by the commission in
the first two years. At one time more
than 2000 of them were hauling the dirt
from Uncle Sans shovels. The French
relics furnished also many shop tools.
stationary engines and much repair ma
terial in the early DAYS of the construc-
ton work.
In fact, Americans may thank the old
French equipment for the fact that the
canal is today just half completed. With
out the aid of this rusty, storm battered
assortment of French machinery there
would have been long delays in providing
an adequate equipment from the states.
1t Is estimated that the French supplies
and equipment thus far utilized amount
fully to 100000.
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Cosmos Club Meeting.

The Cosmos club was delightfully."- en-
tertained Friday afternoon by Mrs James
A. Dupuy. All tho members were pres
ent and responded to roll call with quo
tations from Dickens.
During the month Of December Henry
nv. will be studied. and after January
Tho Merry Wives Of Windsor" viii
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VACANT LOTS.

Lots 9. II and IL, Palmer Terrace addition
to Ensley, $1,000 each; terms 1888 cash,
1888 In one year and 1898 IN two years.
Lots 8, 7, and 10. w. M. Burkins first
addition to Ensley. At Palmer Terrace.
Lots 4. 5, 6 and Z, In block rs, Terrace
park, $3.50 each; $100 cash, $25 month.
lots In Monte Sano addition ION North
Bessemer car line), $3.50 each, $50 cash,
$40 a month.
HOUSES AND LOTS.
$210o-slOo cash and $40 month. broom
house on Pike near Shady Side.
sSooo-s1oo cash. $40 a month. s-room new
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EnsIey Humane Society.

The Ensley Humane society will meet
at Bush High school auditorium Tues
day night, December IA at o'clock. The
elaborate programme has been arranged
by the organist of the Methodist church.
Miss Nina Randall. and a large attend
ance is desired to enjoy this free en-
tertainment for members and friends.
The programme is as follows:
Plano Solo-"The Whirlwind." Miss
Olive Devereaux.
Reading-Miss Katie Belle Harrison.
Instrumental Duet-(By Gottschalk)s
Miss Flossie Purrall and Miss Randall
Vocal Solo-Mr. Arthur Moore.
Piano Solo-Miss Roberta Russell
Vocal Solo-Mr. Conrad Wahl.
Piano Solo-Mrs. Conrad Wahl
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United Charities Meeting.

The United Charities of Ensley will
meet in the council chamber Of the city
hall Monday evening at o'clock OF
1ected at this meeting The meeting Is
called primarily for the purpose of max
ing this Christmas happy one for any
needy children who might otherwise be
deprived Of the joys Of tho season. All
families that are In destitute circum-
stances or in need Of help will be pro-
vided for. 1t is very necessary that all
members should be present at the meet
ing, and an invitation is extended to all
others who might be interested in tho
work.
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Owing to our inability to Sc
cure good pictures by 10 a. m.
and rather than run poor ones
until 2 p. M, we have decided
to discontinue opening every
morning. Hereafter we will
open at 2 p. m. and will present
only those pictures that have
passed the most vigorous cen
sorship.
We cater to ladies and chill
dren.
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Xmas
Photos

When you have your picture
made there are several things
to be considered. First, a good
pose, one that becomes you.
Second, you want a likeness
that is just exactly like you.
Third, it should be finished in
) the latest style. Then you have
a photo that you are not
ashamed to show anybody.
Aloha & Richards
Makers of High Grade Photos.
18th St. and Ave. E.,
Ensley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-24
FLANAGAN.
ARowMf The HAMMER
GREAT SPORT At
THE H|BERN|AN FAIR
Flanagan Makes Record Ham,
mer Throw and EIphinstone
Wins Marathon.

Running in the form that has made
him famous as a distance runner IN lhls
section. II. c. Elphinstone of the Cross
Country Club of Maryland romped home
an easy winner in the ten-mile race run
under the auspices OF the Ancient Order
of Hibernians at the Benning race track
Yesterday afternoon. At no time during
the race was Elphinstone forced to eX-
tend himself by the twenty other run
ners who opposed him.
And also, it may be remarked, that gi-
gantic representative of the Irish Ameri-
can Athletic Club of New York. John
Flanagan, pulled off a stunt that would
have shattered a worlds record in tie
sixteen-pOund hammer throw If the prop
er officials of the A. A. u. had been
there with their official steel tapes, for
the big policeman hurled the hammer 119
feet 10 inches, which beats his own
worlds mark of 173 feet
Mat McGrath of the New York Athletic
Cub, an old rival of Flanagan, captured
the tfty-six-pound shotput with a throw
of 30 feet 3 inches. defeating 'F'lana gan
by 3 inches.
The winners in the tournament were I
IS. Love- knight of Prince George with
W. H. Heron, knight Of Washington
Boy, second: L. d. Love. knight of Mary
land. third. and ]. S. Blanford, knight of
the District of Columbia fourth. The
purse was divided as follows: First So5:
second, S15: third, SO. and fourth So
Also there was quot match, which
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IN THE WORLD OF SPORTS


signal work after which they wera sent
around the track at lively gait If
possible, Scrimmaee will be inaugurated
tomorrow. Because of the warm weather
Coach Newman is a little backward about
starting work in this department, but
as the Gallaudet game is only a week off
1t seems as though no other course is
open to him.
The practice was married by the first
accident of the sea son, when McQuail.
who has had consi6 cradle trouble with
his hip. received a hard enough knock to
force him to leave the field. Last night
he was in a pretty bad way. but it is
thought that a day or two will serve to
again put him in shape.
A new idea has been started in training
and the fact that it was started by the
students themselves speaks well for its
success. 1t is nothing other than the
honor system, each candidate having
signed a pledge that he will train faith
fully until after the Thanksgiving day
game. A severe penalty is provided for
those who do not hold their word, which
will tend to bolster up any one who hap
pens to find the conditions little diff
ficult. AS training has always been a
stumbling block at the West End school
success in the honor system should prove
big advantage and one that will do a
great deal toward adding strength to the
team.
The continued absence of Capt Lowney
is causing great concern to the students,
as they believe that greater progress
would result If he was on hand to aid in
the coaching. His arrival was set for
Wednesday, and as he hasn't arrived yet,
the manager of the team hardly knows
just how to proceed in the matter. I'm
less word of some sort is at hand shortly,
it is probable that a temporary leader
will be appointed to look after things
for the time being.
A rumor was in the air yesterday that
Larry Cullen. who played for two years
on the Hilltop varsity, and who last
season did great work as end on the Cor
nell freshman had decided to re-enter the
local school. If this proves to be the
case, it will be a great boon to George
town, as the local lad is without doubt
one of the best all-around linemen ever
seen on washington gridiron. He should
be able to handily fill the place made
vacant by ex-Capt. Miller's retirement, or
he could be used to good advantage at
center, a job which. he held down during
Doc Reiily'S time.
AS was stated in these columns last
spring, Coach Newman is not going to
undertake to coach the men alone this
year. Already a number of old Blue and
Gray stars have been invited to lend their
services to the cause, and next week will
probably see some of them on hand.
With such experienced men as Doc
Owens, Murray Russell, Bunny Larkin
and Percy Owens in the city there is no
reason why there should not be plenty of
instructors on hand before each game.
AS all of these are intensely interested in
their alma mater, they will probably be
only too glad to do what they can in the
way of coaching, and, since every little
bit helps, their aid will no doubt show
up when the team gets into action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-24
I LAHOE SQUAU AT 6EURGETUW N
Two Teams Can Now Be Formed
From Hilltop Candidates.

Although yesterday was only the fourth
on which foot ball practice was held at
Georgetown and in spite of the fact that
none of the professional schools will be
open for two weeks. the squad of husky
candidates trying for the Blue and Gray
varsity is already double that OF the
first day. and it is thought that the first
of next week will see over thirty men out
in suits. AS none of the squads of recent
years has ever numbered over forty the
cond ton of affairs at present is indeed
gratifying to those in charge of the war;
riors.
Among those who have reported since
Monday are McNulty and Sitterding, two
veteran backfield men: Fennan. Reilly
and Gloetzner of last years champion
sophomores: Smith, the ex-Captain of the
Warwicks; Frank Carlin and Shellinser.
both of whom distinguished themselves
in last falls class games. and Fraun-
helm, whose work as an end on prep
teams of recent years has been marvellous
consider his weight All Of the can
didates were given some stiff tackling and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-24
ROCHESTER, SURE WINNER.
Newark's Double Defeat Practically
Gives Bronchos the Pennant.

ROCHESTER, September 24.-Rochester
practically won the Eastern League pen
nant by defeating Baltimore yesterday.
Cancels Bronchos are now four and one
half games to the good of Newark. the
closest rival. AS there are but three re-
ma ming games for each, Rochester might
lose all and Newark win all the remain
ing games without changing the pres
ent standing. Even in such event the
Bronchos would lead at the end of the
season by game and half.
AS is usual in such case, 1t remained
for a second division club to put the
Indians out of the running. Montreal
shut out Newark twice by scores of to
o yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-24
NATIONALS EASY FOR
DETROIT CHAMPION
Donovan Toyed With the
Locals, While Tigers Hit
the Ball Hard.

In the final game of the season yester-
day between the Washington and Detroit
,.,uhs the latter won handiiy by the score
pf & to l. making it three out of four in
the series.
Pill Donovan was on the rubber for the
visitors and he simply toyed with the To-
cal batsmen. lobbing the ball up for hit
and with men on bases retiring the side
without a run in all but one inning Ten
hits one a double, with only one run
scored demonstrates just how effective
Donovan was when it came down to real
work.
Washington tried three pitchers, and all
but Groom were hit fairly hard. Groom
was not hit from the fact that he passed
the first three batters up to first on balls
and was then called to the bench, Gray
taking his place. Gray got out of the
first inning nicely, allowing but one run,
but a double and three singles in the fifth
inning also made him retire. Relsl1ng
then took up the burden and did the best
of the trio, the Tigers getting but four
hits in the four innings he oft1ciated on
the rubber.
The locals only run developed in the
third inning, when Mcbride singled,
single to Gray after Street had filed out
to Cobb and a double to center by Milan
pushing the first named over the rubber.
Groom Very Wild.
After Groom had walked three men in
the first inning Crawford forced out Cobb
at second on a roller to Conroy. and Davy
Jones crossed the plate on the play. In
the second inning singles by O'Leary and
Cobb coupled with d base on balls and
Gray's error, allowed pair of Tigers to
score.
In the fourth Cobb led off with a double
and Crawford beat out bunt. MOriarity
singled to left and Cobb came home.
Schmidt forced Morarity at second, I'm
glaub to Mcbride, Crawford taking third.
\ passed ball then scored Crawford. Tom
Jones was called out on strikes, but
O'Leary singled to left and Schmidt
scored.
In the eighth the champions last pair
of runs were registered. With two out
Davy Jones doubled to left and then stole
third. Bush was passed and he quickly
pilfered second. Cobb then slashed out
his second double, D. Jones and Bush
dashing over the rubber.
A fly catch by Milan in short center
was the only fielding feature of the game.
The score:
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was pulled off during the tournament and
to which nobody paid any attention eX-
cept the contestants and the judges. j.
i. BranZcl won it. with James sullivan
second and j. ]. Sullivan third.
Feature Event.
The ten-mile race was easily the feature
of the days sport. and in it Elphinstone
showed himself an excellent runner. He
took the lead after the first half mile and
maintained it throughout, the only mat
who threatened him at all being ]. G..
Stecker of the Washington Y. NJ. c. A.
And after the eighth mile had been run
Stecker did not have a look-in.
After the third mile it looked as If only
five men were really in the race. They
wer. Elphinstone, Stecker. F. r. Wat
son of the Cross Country Cub ]. Is. II In
of the Fifth Regiment Athletic Associa-
ton and J. r. Crawiey Of tie NJ. G.
A. From tie third to the seventh mile