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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15
NEW YORK TO PAY HONOR
TO CHARLES DARWIN ON
ANNIVERSARY.

The one hundredth anniversary Of
Darwins birth and dftieth anniversary
OF the publication of the Origin Of
Species" fall within The year 1903. and
the council Of the New York Academy
Of Sciences proposes that these events
be suitably celebrated on Darwin g
birthday, February l.. 1909. Addresses
arc 10 be delivered by members OF the
academy setting forth Darwin achieve
ments in different departments Of
science, and a bronze bust Of Darwin is
10 be unveiled and presented to the
American Museum Of Natural History
by the president OF the academy and
accepted by the president Of the mu-
scum.
1t is also proposed to hold I'm cUunec-
ton with the celebration an exhibition
at the museum OF BaTwiniaua and OBJ
jectS illustrating DaTWius theory OF
evolution through natural selection and
his work IN botanical, geological and
geological research.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15
TWO DISTINCT KINDS or
JABOTS FOR DIFFERENT
OCCASIONS

There are two distinct kinds of jabots,
each intended TO fit c~rtaiu occasions
On the street when shopping. walking,
or in the Office when working, the
jabot is a single or double panel of
plated material edged with lace.
For mauuees, luuCheons. afternoon
calls, tie double. fluffy jabot is APP
propriate. The latter is made Of accor-
dion plated null, net. or lact. and runs
from the collar almost, f. not quite,
10 the top Of the high-vaisted skirt.
This is plain or lace-edged. It was
fashionable iu the beginning 10 add
many loops of velvet or satin ribbon
throughout its length, but this style
has vanished and the plain material
Is used alone.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15
TINY SUNSHADES.

Cigarette cases for women are I'm
crushed morocco dyed TO dainty shades,
such as pale blue. old rose and so on.
These are quite new. So is a tiny sun
shade 10 use when motoring. The handle
turns down at right angles with the
shade, so that IL can be held quite close
10 the face, protecting 1t from wind or
dust I'm Il way that would be impOs-
sible with the ordinary parasol or UNI
breIa. When not In use the whole
thing folds cup into the space OF a few
inches. This is sure TO be IN great de-
mand being such a protection TO the
ewes. also 70 the complexion. whether
this latter be indigenous or exotic.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15
CURIOUS AND FRIVOLOUS
FACTS IN THIS OLD
WORLD OF OURS.

Among freaks of nature in trees,
there stands conspicuous one known as
the Asiatic star, tree It is enormously
tail. growing TO a height OF from sixty
70 eighty feet while from the ground
Up 10 distance OF about forty feet the
trunk is perfectly bare. From that
point there spring a number of tangled
limbs, which shoot out clusters Of long.
pointed leaves. and IL is these, grouped
together, that emit at night a clear
plosphorescent light This gives the
tree a spectral appearance, and is very
oecelying 10 travellers, who frequently
mistake the glow for an Illuminated
window of a house. The light is not
brilliant, but is of sufficient strength 10
allow OF newspaper being read by Il.
u does not flicker. but glows steadily
from sunset TO daybreak
Eagles have been noticed fving Al q
height OF 1900 feet, and storks and b,lz-
yards at 1900 feet. A lark win rise to
the same height, and so will crows.
As r. Futef however, birds do not fv at
e. greater height than 1000 feet
Babylon was probably the first CITY
10 attain a population Of 100000 The
area OF the city was 225 square miles.
trades unions are no new invention
Accurate records OF their existence In
fyman times have been dug up iu Pom
peii.
The greatest mystery OF medical
science is the exact use Of the thyroid
gland, which is the seat Of the disease
known as e0irre.
There are five capital oneuses under
HriIsh iaW-murder, high treason,
piracy arson I'D the port OF London.
and attempts 20 destroy public arseuals.
Inc King or Spain IS the only monarch
who does not sign his name to docu-
meats and edicts. His signature is sim
ply 'Ao, 81 Rey'-"I. the King"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15
QUERIES ANSWERED
WHILE YOU WAIT

Ia certain fish shop stands a glass
tank filled with water, in which there
IS single goldfish. Hanging on the
outside of the tank is a pIacard, which
contains the following answers 10 cues
uons which the proprietor OF the sloD
has got tired of replying to by word Of
mouth:
This is a goldfish.
II is alive
There Is only one of il.
We got il from a boy.
We do not know where the how got -
II has never died
II eats what We give IL
That IS water fl is in
We get the water out Of a we'll
We DO not know how old il is
We have had II ever since we got il.
-. We have had more, but have not got
chem now
II II sleeps we do not know it.
We change the wafer as often as we
want TO-
We do not know how long il will live.
We do not miss the water it drinks
We do not know how large il VIII
grow.
We can catch IT. but 90 not want 10.
This is an we know about it,
II Is not for sale
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15

By covering up their tracks some men
get credit for walking in the straight
and narrow path.
II is surprising how near a young
widow can come to proposing TO a man
without actually doing IT,
il matters not whether Ii man lives
well or merely exists. SO long as he
doesn't know the difference.
Most young men will do almost any
thing young and pretty sisters asks -
if she Is some other fellows sister
The worst thing about rich relations
Is the way they look down on you be.
cause you are not rich enough TO look
down on them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15

Letters to The Washington Times
Inquiry Column are invited. CUES
tons which are not Of general in
terest will be answered by mail;
rush Inquiries. by telephone. Call
Main $3.50. Names and addresses OF
writer's must be affixed to their
questions as an evidence OF good
faith. and a stamped and addressed
envelope mast accompany each In
qulry which 10 not OF public interest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15
Choice of Perfume.

Sachet-A. The choice of a perfume
TO say which particular scent Is pre-
ferred by the majority of persons. but
violet has been a reiguing faovrite for a
long time.
3. To scent the hair the most salts
factory way is to make a little bonnet,
lining it with a thin layer of cotton bat
ting. In this batting put the sachet.
Wear this little cap at night or for an
hour or two during the day. Settle upon
some scent and use II for everything.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15
10 Remove aShinen Ion Cloth.

HOusekeepeT-TO prevent frost from
settling upon the window panos, rub
on the glass a little glycerine which
has been diluted with water.
For that annoying shine which will
appear on cloth, use bluinE-cOmmOn
laundry bIuinE, Use a tablespoonful Of
hluing to a half-Cup Of water, applying
with a soft cloth, then proceed with
the pressing, and the "shine" viii have
vanished.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15

A. II. R.-Make application at the
copyright division of the Library of
Congress to copyright your book The
cost Is small and you will be provided
Ilere with the necessary blanks. Names
or publishers cannot be published in this
column, but this department will be glad
TO furnish you such names If you will
send a self-addressed stamped envelope.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15
You Naturally Want the Best

II is equally as important that the
best include the bread YOU eat as well
as other things. There is no other one
food partaken Of in such great quaint
ties. Rye flour makes the best bread
Berens' Bakery Rye Bread is the best
Of rye breads. I insists on getting the
best of the best when ordering bread
II costs no more.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15
LOCAL MENTION.
Everybdy liz Hoimes, e.

They are clean, delicious pies, made in
the real home way of the best ingredi-
ents. All faVOrite kinds, delivered direct.
2Oc. Homemade Milk Bread, 5c. Holmes
Bakery, lst & Z SITS. Phones Linen. 1f40
a. 144l.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15
Wood Nvmph,s Costume.

/. NJ Y.-A wood nymphs costume is
generally green. made Greciau style,
and covered with green leaves. A
wreath Of leaves and green sandals
complete the costume.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15
Rreaking Engagement.

AnxiOus-UpOn the breaking of an en-
gagemeut, the young woman should
certainly return the gifts Of the fance
II she VIII not marry the man, she
should refuse TO keep his gifts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15
Pennsylvania Laws.

j. A.-Kour query relative to certain
Pennsylvania laws is being looked up
and an answer viii De given through
these columns as soon rs possible.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15
ATTEND Great Fire Sale

The Fair, S18 9TH st. Ten days TO sell
stock OF China, Glass, Kitchen Utensils.
Hardware, Housefurnishings Toys-50
per cent discount
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15
To Remove Chewing Gum.

Nother-RUb gasolene on the gum and
il will evapOrate. II is very much bet
ter than sCraping-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15

Donnelly's Private Stock Whisky,
zoe per at. Jas. D. DonnelIy. 14th 6, [
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15
Recipe for Salting Peanuts.

Query-SheH and skin the quantity Of
peanuts desired, then place them in a
shallow pan and place in q moderate
oven for a few seconds. While the nuts
are hot brush a little melted butter
over them and then sprinkle with salt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15

No Credit, No Delivery, That's Why
J. 7. D. Pyles, at his u stores, sells for
little more than half the price Of
others. 15c cans Pears, &C.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15
Brooch Pin Free

with every 30 Ping Pong Photos for 25c;
Crayon Portrait, 16x20. s1.9S: Paste, s.. So
Flynn's Old Reliable Studio, 459 Pa. ave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15

Halls Market, Third and c Northeast.
is the place TO get fresh dressed poultry,
highest grade meats, Southern vege-
tables, etc, at rock bottom always.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

hour One-half pound Of molasses one
half pound brown sugar, and two ounces
of butter
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15
Cannot Find Doctor.

3. P-This department can find no
race Of the doctor who treated the
baseball player you mention for lame
arms.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15
Recipe for Molasses Candy.

NJ. IAN excellent recipe for moIasses
candy is to boil together for half an
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15

Shenandoah Valley Eggs that Are
absolutely fresh. One trial viii convince
you. Harr. 34j Northern Liberty Mar
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15
"Malto Bread Owes Its PonnIaritu

i'm the best homes solely to merit. I'm
varying in purity and quality, it's the
only loaf that the particular find uni
sc. GrOCers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-15
c. A. Muddiman & Co.

Artistic Electric and Gas Drop Lights
Natl. Inverted Lights. Art Domes.
1904 G St GIG 18th St
Bryan morning eagle and pilot. (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1909, 1909-02-11
DRAPER s SLAYER CAUGHT
As Measure of Precaution Is
Taken to Sherman.

Sherman. Feb. 10.-Heavily man
acled, both hands and feet, and ac.
companied by Sheriff w. F. Walker
and Constable G. M. aMtthews OF La
mar county. John Mcintosh. the negro
slayer of Deputy Constable viii Drap-
er of Paris, was brought to Sherman,
arriving here at o'clock Wednesday
morning over the Frisco from Wister
Junction north of Paris, where he was
captured, He was taken from the
train and placed in a closed carriage
and carried to the Grayson county
jail, where he was placed in a cell
Mcintosh is well known in Sherman,
having at one time worked on the
Gunter ranch. west Of here, and later
for the different railroads entering as
a section hand He was easily identi-
fled by number of blacks as well as
white people He is sullen and mo-
rose and will make no further state
ment than to says We'll, you see it's
me"
The officers were accompanied to
Sherman by J. NJ. House of Paris, for
whom Mcintosh worked at the time of
the killing, and who identified him at
Wister Junct on. and also by the
deputy United States Marshal who ar
rested him
II was stated that Mcintosh would
not be taken back TO Paris until the
excitement dies down, as to do so
would mean a lynching, and Mr.
Draper was a popular officer.
In making his escape from Paris
last Friday night Mcintosh came TO
Sherman on top of Texas and Pacific
passenger train, went to Gunter. this
county. that night, and just before
daylight next morning caught Frisco
train and went north.
When arrested he still had the rifle
with which he killed Draper. He at
tempted TO use it. but was prevented
A reward of $500 was offered for his
arrest
Bryan morning eagle and pilot. (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1909, 1909-02-11

Tested and improperly approached. II
all that Thomas wants is to investi-
gate violations fanti-lobby law, we
shall give him until next July, but
charges rejecting on senators, | in
sist should be investigated immediate
ly." Pointing his finger at Thomas,
Brachfield said: Until you have tax.
en- back these charges no senator here
shall be satisfied"
Brachfield moved that the charges
against senator's be Investigated at
once and the violations of anti-lobby
law be set for any day the senator
from Hopkins wishes.
Thomas arose and in dramatic
voice declared that he has lived thirty
eight years in Hopkins county and no
man can charge him with dishonesty
and that is what he has done was for
what he believed to be right; that he
has been abused and maligned by sen.
ators, with no redress apparently, but
predicted that II expelled and sent
back home his seat would remain va.
cant until he occupied il again. "You
can go ahead with this investigation
and force me into ii at this time and
do what you will with me, but you can
not put fetters on my brain or paddock
on my lips" He said.
Perkins said that he had known
Thomas for long time, but the Tohm
as then and now is different; that they
had been good friends but now he
earnestly believed that Thomas was
playing to the galleries.
Senator Terrell (of Bowie) emphati
cally denied that he had been ap
preached by any one. He asserted
that Senator Thomas said one thing OF
the floor of the senate and gave ou
another thing to the press He want
ed an investigation at once.
The Brachfield motion. providing
that the senate as a committee of th'
whole proceed at once to investigate
the charges against the senate anC
that the question of violations of anti
lobby law be set for next Tuesday
prevailed
Bryan morning eagle and pilot. (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1909, 1909-02-11
LEGAL Publication.

An Ordnance entitled An ordinance
authorizing the issuance of $4,000
of bonds for the establishing OF
City Water. Light and Sewerage
Plant:
Be it ordained by the City Coun-
ell of the Citv of Bryan. that there
be submitted to the qualified voters
of the City of Bryan, who are, proper
ty tax payers in said City, at an elect
ion to be held at the City Secretary's
office at the City Hall for that pur-
pose on the first Tuesday in March.
1909, the proposition for the issuance
OF bonds to the amount of S75,000.0O,
S57 100000 of said. bonds to be is
sued for the purpose of establishing
City Water, Light & Sewerage Plant
and s1S,O00.0O for refunding of out
standing bonds. The interest on
said bonds to be payable semiannual.
" at the rate of four per cent.
ssJ. T. MALONEY, Mayor.
]. B. HINES, Secretary.
Bryan morning eagle and pilot. (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1909, 1909-02-11
KNox's ELIGIBILITY.
This Is a Question That Taft viii
Have to Deal With.

Washington. FEB. lois Senator
Knox eligible for the position of seer
retary of state in the incoming cabi'
net is a pressing question President
Elect Taft is confronted with.
The facts in the case are perfectly
plain. There is no dispute about them.
Senator knox was last elected for a
six year term. which will not expire
until March 4, 1911. The constitution
prohibits he appointment of senator
to an cffice created or salary which
has been increased during the term
for which he was elected.
It IS quite evident the senator him
self is a great deal puturbed by the
sprineing of this question at this time
ell denied himself to all callers and
advised with his personal friends, es
pecially those OF a legal turn OF mind
Bryan morning eagle and pilot. (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1909, 1909-02-11
BELIEVES HE is MEMBER.
Rainey inclined to oponion He Is Con
nected With the Ansnias Club.

Washington. Feb. 10.-Representa'
tive Rainey of Illinois. whose speech
in the house on the Panama canal pur'
chase has drawn forth a rebuke from
the state department in its official re-
ply to the Panama governments pro-
test. Is inclined to assume he has
been elected TO the Ananias club. This
Is based on the statements in Secre-
tary Bacon's letter as to the presi-
dents view OF Rainey's speech.
Mr.. Rainey made statement Tues
day in which he did not expect Presi-
dent Obaldia OF Panama or President
Roosevelt OF the United States to
agree with him. He added 1t was
only necessary to arrive at some fact
uncomplimentary to the president and
his administration TO be elected to the
Ananias club. provided the candidate
had the courage to make the fact pub
lie.
Bryan morning eagle and pilot. (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1909, 1909-02-11
ONE OF WORST STORMS
Colorado Experiencing Unusu.
ally Severe Spell.
BL OCKS MOUNTAIN PASSES
Thirteen snowsIides Reported Be
tween Durango and silverton, and Il
Is impossible to Move Trains on the
Georgetown Loop Line.

Denver, Feb. 10.-The storm tnat
has ragged throughout Colorado for
twenty.four hours was one of the
worst experienced in the state. Never
before have railroads been so block
AIDED by snow and slides. Passes
through the Rocky mountains are near
ly all locked and traffic over the Den.
yer and Rio Grande and the Colorado
Midland almost suspended. Poncha.
Cumbres and Marshall passes are
blocked with snow, and Tennessee
pass is kept open with difficulty
Marshall pass had not been closed
before in many years. Thirteen snow
slides are reported between Durango
and Silvertor, and the Georgetown
Loop line OF the Colorado and South
ern Is closed.
Rio Grande eastbound train No 6
which was sixty hours late and which
narrowly escaped a rockslide at the
Utah line two days ago. is again
blocked at Shosshone. The slide al
Shoshone descended but two minutes
before the arrival of the train.
Glenwood Springs reports two slides
one of which struck stage, but In
jured none OF the passengers.
Lake City has been without a trair
for two days and is running out o.
fuel. No trains are expected there fol
three days.
Breckenridge Is cut off from raj
communication and the THERMOMETERS
had not risen above 3 degrees below
zero all day Wednesday.
The Colorado Midland tracks are
blocked by a large slide at Sellars.
Bryan morning eagle and pilot. (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1909, 1909-02-11
MONTREAL WINTER CARNIVAL.
Ten Days Of Merriment Begin BY open
ino of the Ice Palace.

Montreal Feb. 10.-With the throw
Ing open to the public of the splendid
Ice palace the carnival Of winter
sports began today.
For ten days the people of Montreal
and the surrounding country, with
many visitors from the United States,
will experience all the joys that the
winter season in Canada can give.
The palace is the main attraction
for tourists. It Is fine edifice con-
structed OF ice blocks on the east flank
OF Mount Royal. II is brilliantly light
ed at night, both inside and outside
and is Illuminated frequently by dis
plays of fireworks. One OF the feat
ures of the carnival will be the storm
ing of the palace in mimic warfare
by a large body OF men mounted on
snowshoes.
The program of attractions includes
exhibitions Of snowshoeing, skeeing.
skating, hockey. tobogganing and
sleighing
Bryan morning eagle and pilot. (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1909, 1909-02-11
rrainIoad Of Sugar Beet Seed.

Galveston, Feb. 10-Among the con-
signments of inward cargo to be dis,
Charged from the North German Lloyd
steamer which is due to arrive al
this mort from Bremen next week is
over a tra'1load of sugar beet seed.
Invoices have arrived by NAL showing
101sf sacks of seed. valued at $55.5Ol.
Tho most OF the seed will be shipped
direct to Colorado, part of II going to
other western states.
Bryan morning eagle and pilot. (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1909, 1909-02-11

81 think you ought to turn the lights
up a little when your beau comes"
said the boy who is beginning to use
big words to his older sister. Il
wouldn't sit In the dim light il ! were
you. II looks too conspicuous."-New
York Press.
Bryan morning eagle and pilot. (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1909, 1909-02-11
HARM DIES.
Katy Engineer Burned In Accident
Near Muskogee Expires.

Muskogee, Okla. Feb. 10.-Fred
Harm of Denison. engineer of the Katy
freight train which ran into three oil
cars near here Tuesday night, caus-
ing them to catch fire. was so badly
burned that he expired at 5 o'clock
Wednesday morning. This is the sec
ond victim. Brakeman Joe Quinlan of
Parsons. Kan, being burned to a
crisp. Fireman Frank Nelson of Den
ison. thought to have been killed, was
seriously burned. but will recover w.
S. Rome and Frank Ross of Muskogee
were badly injured.
The loss is estimated at s175,O00,
chiefly sustained by the railroad.
Bryan morning eagle and pilot. (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1909, 1909-02-11
last saloon closes sa.urday.

Frankfort. Ind. Fet io.-Clinton
county went dry by majority OF
over 1000 votes in the county option
election wednesday All the saloons
in the county, except one In this city.
had already been put out of business
by ward remonstrances, and this sa-
loon will close next Saturday even
ing
Bryan morning eagle and pilot. (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1909, 1909-02-11
O,Haver Resiuns.

Memphis, Feb. 10.-Georse 7. Ola
yer. thirty-one years chief OF police,
has resigned. owing to differences with
the police commissioners, w. c. Da-
Wis is his successor. Before resigning
Mr.. O'Haver made a dramasS: cneech
In his defense.
Bryan morning eagle and pilot. (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1909, 1909-02-11
SENATOR AsPHYxlATED.
Another Legislator In Critical Condi
ton, Due to Gas Escaping.

Guthrie, Feb. 10.-Senator George
johnson of Fort Cobb is dead and
Senator B. Yearger is in critical con-
dition. Both gentlemen while in at
tendance on the legislature have been
rooming together. Senator Yeager
turned on the gas Tuesday night to
warm the room. Sufficient escaped
to cause these deplorable results.
Bryan morning eagle and pilot. (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1909, 1909-02-11
The Real Reason.

"why don't you go down Mil
streety
"well, you see, on one side of 1t lives
my tailor and on the other side my
shoemaker, while a canal runs through
The middle. e."-Meggendorfer Blatter.
Bryan morning eagle and pilot. (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1909, 1909-02-11
prv o. Door. Get Ten Dollars.

Fort Worth. Feb. f0.-Houston and
Texas Central railways safe at Ken.
nedale had its door pried off and $40
taken. Dynamite was found on the
floor.
Bryan morning eagle and pilot. (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1909, 1909-02-11
Bio Blaze at May.

Brownwood Tex. Feb. 1o.-The en-
tire east side Of the business section
of May was destroyed by fire. Loss Is
100000.