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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17
SPEEDS

THE sowest things on earth are snails and
certain species Of beetles. These are known
to move only foot or two in the course of an
hour. On the other hand. while these small
creatures are the slowest of living things. tiny
beings the fastest movers. For instance,
the common flea. This little chap Jumps with
an initial velocity of eight hundred and fifty
feet second. 1t has been estimated that
could the flea maintain this speed steadily,
without stopping during the course of minute,
it would have accomplished ten miles.
The desert mouse of Africa gets over the
ground almost rs rapidly, this little rodent
hundred feet a second. However. it clears only
about ten feet in jump, and cannot maintain
this gait for any length of time.
Still. rs has been pointed out. the African
desert mouse is swift enough to keep fast
greyhound working pretty hard for a quarter
of an hour so.
The gazelle is reputed to be pretty fast but
it does not compare with the ostrich. as that
bird is able to get over the ground at the APP
proXimate rate of eighty feet a second
OF smaller birds the Virginia rainpiper has
accomplished measured flights of seven thousand
five hundred yards minute, and the European
swallow is high up in the list with record of
more than eight thousand yards.
There is a species of falcon known as the
wandering falcon. that flies from North Africa
to North Germany in unbroken flight.
making the distance in eleven hours.
The Swiftest dog in the world is the Russian
WOHnOunQ. or DOrZO WnlCn SHOWS q speed OF
Seventv-tive feet a second; but for only limited
distance. however.
Man attain remarkable speeds; but
only by artificial aid. As a rule, good pedes-
trian good road makes about three and
half miles an hour A soldier covers little
more than three miles an hour during an
ordinary march. In quickstep. however. SOL
diers have covered much five miles in
hour.
In swimming the maximum speed acquired
by the average person is thirty-nine inches a
second Oarsmen in eight-oared shell &C
quire speed of one hundred and ninety-seven
inches a second.
Skaters attain a rate of from nine to ten
yards second, and runners on skees have COW
cred as much as twenty-four yards in the same
time. The jump on skees has developed nearly
forty yards velocity in second; but this. of
course, is maintained only for a very short
distance. The who accom- plished this
jumped the astonishing distance of one hundred
and twenty feet.
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Thunder. Lightning. Wind. and Rain

STAGE thunder has reached point of pre-
Sumably satisfactory perfection Roughly,
there are three kinds: heavy thunder. light
rolling thunder and the sort that accompanies
lightning crashing swift. metallic sound.
Sometimes these varieties are combined. The
heavy. ominous rolling is accomplished by
simply letting a Cannonball tumble down a
set of steps. Ordinary drums are used for the
second variety, and for the thunder and light
ming effect sheets of tin are ratified and shaken.
Lightning is obtained by hitting together
two loose ends of live electric wires. The sound
of rain is initiated by the rafting of dried
pease in a Contrivance that looks something
like popcorn pepper, Long strips of silk
with paddle wheel brushing against them
emit screeching whistling sound that re-
sembles the blowing of wind around a house
corner.
In earlier days cocoanut shells Gathering on
4 marble slab represented the beat of horses
hoofs though nowadays in some theaters
there pieces of modern machinery for ac-
comprising the illusion. The rattle of distant
muSketrv. translated into behind the scenes
realism. becomes the beating of whips and
sticks on an ordinary pastoral buggy seat The
effect of water flowing from 4 watering pot is
gained by working catch that releases thin
glstening piano wire through the orifceS of
the sprinkler.
Perhaps one of the most captivating schemes
Of the stage carpenter that worked when
two deep-sea divers were supposed to be en-
gagged in death struggle on the oceans floor
Gauze and canvas produced the proper watery
effect. but the supreme touch of the artist
added when the startled audience beheld
the finny monsters of the sea wriggling and
Scooting past the faces of the combatants
An ordinary parlor aquarium had been set lust
IN front of the spotlight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17
ELOCUTION AND DRAMATIC ART
MINNESOTA REAL ESTATE

$50 BUYS lot it. $50 it, located main boulevard
from Minneapolis to Lake Minnetonka- Terms S down
IS Mo- Reference Peoples Bank Write for particu
lars. Savage & Co., Railway Bldg, Minneapolis MINI.
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remarkable results.
For instance. in Robespierre. this worthy
would stand in the wings. dangling an i'm
maculate handkerchief in his fingers The
moment the faint STRINGS of the mob were to
be heard. he waved the kerchief slightly.
Farther back on the stage stood an assistant,
and farther back from him another assistant
each equipped with similar flag. Assistant
No. I watched the leader and repeated his
movement: Assistant No watched the first
assistant. 1t was like so many veil leaders at a
college football game. If the handkerchief
agitated violently, that meant fearful
roaring, loud and ominous; if the rag futtered
gradually to rest, the voices of the crowd did
likewise.
BY this means the effect of distance was
given, while the leader himself could stay SO
close to the footlights as not to lose the proper
cue. 1t is very embarrassing for an actor to
hear vigorous but i'll timed roar lust when
he is getting down to soto voCe pathoS him
self
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neither words nor emphasis Bailey took
umbrage at some of the remarks. declaring
that they contained unwarranted insinuations
Beverage retorted that his words had ex-
pressed exactly his meaning. The discussion
became acrimonious that the galleries were
cleared, and the Senate to save its face went
into executive session
When the doors were reopened. Bailey was
seize Beveridge's coat collar. shaking the slight
form of the Indiana Senator vigorously. Other
Senators promptly came to the rescue before
much damage was done. Some witnesses of
the incident declare that Bailey seized his adj
versary by the throat and was choking him
but the Hoosier Senator denied this, exhibit
ing his high standing collar. still immaculate
in evidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17
GAMES AND ENTERTAINMENTS

PLAYS,VAUDE Sketches, Monologues Dialogues,
Speakers Minstrel Material Jokes, Recations abeaux
Drills, Musical Pieces, Entertainments, Make Up Goods
Large Cataog Free. T. Denson, Pubr Dept o. Chicago
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SEEDS
BUSINESS AND CORRESPONDENCE
SCHOOLS

LEARN SCIENTIFIC BUSINESS LETTER-W WRITING
by mail from a who built half million dollar bust
Prospectus free School of Business erWrtng,
Dept. 49, % Wabash Ave, Chicago.
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on the features Of The Strange
Passenger who accompanied
Gynt on shipboard. The grue-
some efTect of thic face Eyid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17

bit humorously that he fight it out with his
colleague.
81 am ready" replied Senator Tiilman
promptly.
McLaurin was in the cloak room at the time
but he was apprised of what had taken place
and soon entered the chamber Twenty min
utes later, when Tillman had concluded his
speech. McLaurin rose to a question of per-
sonal privilege
Now say" said he, that the statement
is a deliberate, wilful and malicious he"
Tillman leaped fairly over the seat occupied
by Senator Teller of Colorado. and landed a
blow on Senator McLaurins forehead with his
clenched fist. The two men grappled; but
the powerfully built Senator Warren, assisted
by one or two others, pulled them apart, The
Senate Immediately went into executive ses-
sion, during which both South Carplina Sena-
tors were adiudged to be in contempt. Each
made his formal apology in open session the
next day thus purging himself of the contempt.
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The Latest Row

DLACID days followed until December 10.
1907, when Representatives Williams of
Mississippi and De Almond of Missouri came
into violent collision. Each planted at least
one blow on the others face. and both bore
marks of the battle for several days The
quarrel over committee appointments.
As it took place after the House had adjourned,
the participants were not disciplined
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17
FOR MEN

ALL SAFETY RAZOR BLADES 2Lc each. Double edged
blades specially We steze, resharpen and your
blades be er than Send address for
mailing package. Krenedge Co ke-nedgc Bldg Chicago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17
STAGE "PROPERTY"

V/HEN Eddie Foy pauses
w in the midst of a perform
ance on a hot August night,
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Between Bailey and Beveridge

IN speech in the Senate, June 80. 1902,
Senator Bailey of Texas made a savage at
tack on Solicitor Penfeld of the State Depart
ment, a citizen of Indiana Senator Beverage
rose to Judge Penfelds defense, and spared
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-08-20
SEEK MARYLAND FARMS.

The State Bureau OF Immigration
is in correspondence with a number
OF Americans in the Panama Canal
Zone about the organization Of a col
ony of farms in this aud other Coun-
ties of Southern Maryland.
Charles County is one Of the best
places in Maryland tosettle and make
a good and profitable living. For
farming no better soil could be desir-
ed.
The Baltimore Suuin commenting
on this section of Maryland has the
following to say;
"Southern Maryland has come to
the attention Of a good many prospee-
tive settlers from all sections of the
United States and German,. A
nucleus for a German settlement has
been made near Hughesville, on the
Southern Maryland railroad, and near
Charlotte Halls a continuous increase
of newcomers. One of them has
already decided to give the ground
for a new English Lutheran church,
free Of charge and will help to build
the church too.
Secretary A. F. Trappe visited
the section with eight prospective
settlers and reported that notwith-
standing the poor condition of tho
crops on eceount of the dry weather
the farms made a good impression
upon the strangers, Good farms
were found on the Patuxent river in
St. Mary's and in Calvert county,
and also in Charles and Prince
Georges counties. Mr.. Trappe said
that in some of the Southern Mary
land towns there are excellent chances
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-08-20
The Maryland
Agricultural College
College Park, Md.
Nlaryland's School
of Technology J J ,

Eight Courses of Instruction leading
to professional degree Of B. s.:
Agricultural, Horticultural, General,
Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineer
ing, Electrical Engineering, Biological,
Chemical.
The demand Of the age is for trained
men for life's activities Positions as
sured to those who have worked with a
will.
Each department supplied with the
most modern and approved apparatus.
Practical work emphasized in all De
partments Graduates qualified to en-
ter at once npOu life'S work. Boarding
department supplied with all modern
improvements bathrooms, steam heat,
electric lights. New Buildings with
modern Improvements. Location unsur-
passed for health.
Tuition, books, heat, laundry, board,
medical attention, annual deposit, chem
ical and athletic fees all included in the
annual charge OF $50 per quarter, pay
able in advance.
Santarum for isolation of contagious
disease resident physician and trained
nurse in attendance.
Catalog giving full particulars on ap-
plication. Attention is called to the
Two Years Courses in Agriculture aud
Horticulture. Failure to report prompt
ly means loss Of opportunity to student
Early application necessary for admit
lance.
Write for particulars.
r. w. Sylvester, President,
COLLEGE PARK, MD. ST
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-08-20

We are now publishing 10 our col
umns an advertisement OF the
MeDonouoh Institute located near
this town.
This institution yet nits youth has
made remarkable progress since its
birth. In numbers the pupils each
year have been large, and this should
be.
A thorough training is given which
fits every child for the various walks
of life. In its teachers the school
has always been successful in having
corp that any school may well proud.
The advantages afforded by ihis in-
stitution are numerous. 10 affords a
liberal and sound education, thordgh
training in department. fits Its pup
lis to fill the positionOf stenegraphers
and teachers at once upon graduation,
prepares those who desire to go to col
lege for entrance in one of the higher
A--lasses. 1t is situated in one OF, tifs
healthiest spots in this County and
its sanitary condition has always been
the best.
The principalship of the Institution
has changed since the CLOSING Of the
last school term by the appointment
of Mr. II. E. Willis, to succeed Prof
A. NJ. Isanogle. We believe from
the knowledge we have Of Mr.. Willis,
that he is fully equipped to carry on
and conduct the affairs Of the school
on the same high plane that it has
been conducted. Now, this is Charles
County institution and should be pa
tronized and encouraged by our peo-
pie. 1t has clearly demonstrated its
right to receive the endorsement Of
our people by It's past work.
Let the people of this County en-
courage and aid it Parents should
early send for a catalogue and have
their children enrolled.
Apart from the fact that the school
merits the approval and endorsement
of all through its efficient record. 1t
is a home enterprise, and Ills well said,
"Progress begins at Home"
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BOIgianO's Gold Brand Timothy Seed

win produce the best crops Of hay you
have ever grown. 1t is new seed, pure
and c'ean, free from weed and trash. 1t
will produce most exc. llent hay, also
nutritious and abundant pasturage. The
best merchants sell Bolgiano's GOLD"
Brand Timothy Seed. If you can't get
it drop us a postal, we will tell you
where you can. Insist on having "Gold"
Brand Timothy Seed-there will be
money in your pocket if you do.
WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR
Seed Wheat. Crimson Glover, Alfalfa,
Dwarf Essex Rape, Alsyke Glover, Red
Glover, Spaling Clover, Hairy Vetoh,
White Oats, Winter Barley, Winter Rye,
Red Top Grass, Kentucky Blue Grass,
Orchard Grass, Tall Meadows Oats
Grass, Canada Field Peas. Poultry Foods,
TurnipS, Kuta Bagas, Kale, Spinach,
Winter Radish, Onion Sets, Etc.
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McDonOugh
Institute II
La Plata, Md.

SEVENTH SESSION begins Sep.
) TENDER 10, 1909
Three Courses Of Instruction, En-.
glish, Commercial and Teachers Train
ing
Thorough English course looking to
preparation for college or the usual vo-
cations Of life.
A Commercial Course that teaches
shorthand, typewriting and bookkeep-
ing aud fits for business life.
And a Teachers Training Course for
the special preparation of those who
would take up the profession Of teach
ing, the satisfactory completion OF
which entities the student to teach' in
Charles County without examination.
We refer to the record of our stu.
dents in teachers and civil service ex-
animal ons ard to their efficiency when
set to work. These records speak fol
the good work Of the school.
Separate boarding departments fol-
boys and girls under the care Of ma
irons and teachers.
An elementary and primary school
using the most improved methods and
equipped to care for boarding children
over ten years of age and day pupils
over Sin Years.
Cost, including board, tuition, books
stationary aud fees, Academic De
partment $4,000, Elementary De
partment $4,000 for scholastic year
Charges divided into four quarterly
payments, to be made in advance.
For circular OF additional informa-
ton address,
w. Nicholas Willis, A. NJ, Principal
La Plata, Nd, S-13-l0I
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for enterprising mechanics, and bust
ness men. 4 bakery is needed IN
Hughesyille, a good blacksmith bean
find work in Charlotte Hall and a
good grocer and dry goods man or
butcher, would be welcomed by the
people in the same locality.
Nc. Trappe tells OF young ger
man butcher who came Il. this county
few years ago, worked'irst in Chi
cago, came to Baltimore, took a posi-
ton in Anne Arundel county, fell in
love with one Of the many good look.
ing young ladies Of Maryland, married
and started in business in one Of the
towns 10 Charles county. He mel
with such success that he had to take
in one Of his brothers to assist him
lie now furnishes the fresh meat fol
nearly all Of the summer resorts along
the Eastern Potomac and for the far
mers in his neighborhood.
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Music ly SchrQeder'S Band.

CHIEF MABSHAL-Frank S. Barnes.
ASST. CHIEF NARSHAL-J. j. nest
Bureh.
ftEkALD-J. b. O'Shaushuessey.
AIDS Roland ,. Carpenter, II. Hol-
land Hawkins.
JUDGES-F. DeSales Mudd, Or r.,
T.. Sasseer, Joseph Howard. VIM. Led
erer, Vim, A. Thompson, Robert Mar
bury, W J. Gordon, Hon. Adrian Posey,
b. b. Compton.
OFFICIAL TIMEKEEPER A. j..
Dyer.
ORATOR OF rifE DAY Derby A.
Lynch.
ORATOR OF TIE EVENING Sgd
g. Hudd, Jr.
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS
~ w. Hung rlord, benjamin Tubman,
IT, Merteus, Jr.
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500 IN GOLD

will be divided as follows list Prize,
500; "a Prizs, So; Sd Prize, s15i 4th
Prize So
Entrance fee for Knights, s.. Admis-
sion 90 grounds free,
4 cordial Invitation is extended to the
citizens Of Washington and the District
of Columbia, Charles, Prince George,
St. Mary's, Montgomery and Allegheny
Counties Of Maryland, and Alexandria,
Fsirfax, CLARK and adjacent Counties Of
Virginia Knights will address b. Won
ORENDORF, Ethel, Richmond Co., Va.
THE MT. VERNON x MARSHALL
HALL STEAMBOAT CO., LTD.
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All rings to be wrapped with white
cord and hung G IL feet from theground
Distance, go yards. Time, seconds.
All knights must ride in costume. Tilt
ing commences promptly at noon. Crown
ing Of Queen and distribution Of prizes
at $50 PM.
Free transportation TO knights and
their horses to and from the grounds.
Horses must be at steamer Manchester
wharf at o 80 a. IN. Horses returned on
! Z . B D. m. boat oniY.
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Peter w. Kendrick
SURVEYOR and
DRAFTSrIAN

PostottloeJ NANJEWOYl I'D.
D PROMPT attention given to all bust
ness entrusted 10 my charge in the
Caunties OF Southern Maryland.
Gan be seen m La Plata o. he first
TUESDAY, OF each month, or meet
parties py Special engager n La
fiaea' any u'ig' upon reason vice.
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Gosing-0ut Sale,

WE ARE DESTROYS Of closing up
Our business at BrYantown, and begin
ming On AUGUST nth viii sell the re-
maiuder of our stock az cest.
30 WILING & JAMESON,
Bryantown, Md.
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80 Bushels Per Acre

Our New White Diamond Barley pro
duced almost so bu. per acre this year.
II you will cut out and send us this Ad.
We will mail you large sample free
be quick, we only have about 1000 sam
Piles left. None for sale this year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-19

FOR A BIG WEEK.
Continued from Preceding Page.)

NOcAsA4oOo AAOi1 IcCCulu3 Hd&6.J
finest and best equipped colleges of
their kind in the middle west, to take
in all of the attractions of greatest
carnival park in Kansas, to go
through one of the most imposing
state capitol buildings in the United
States, to witness the workings of the
cleanest packing house of them all
a hundred other things could be nam
ed but there is neither time nor space.
Topeka really is offering a weeks Sc
ries of attractions without the least
attempt at being dressed in more
than every day clothes.
1t really isn't necessary for the
manufacturers and jobbers to get out
any program and fix up special at
tractions-Topeka could furnish
amusement and education along BUSH
ness lines without carrying out any
special features. But there are going
to be special features and hundreds
of them. The State journal has ex-
planned these features a number of
times and every up to date merchant
in Kansas reads the State Journal. 1t
it therefore unnecessary to make an
other speciality of these attractions.
However, it should not be overlook
ed altogether in the rush. In short
therefore. the three days happiness
will be explained.
What There Is to See.
In the first place Topeka will be
waiting for the Kansas merchants.
Business men are preparing to show
them special attention. For instance
the Smith Auto people are going to
have guides to take the visitors
through their big plant. The Smith
people put out one of the best cars in
America today and they make more
parts of their car than any other
company The visitors will be shown
how each little part of the machine
is made right here in Topeka. The
Kansas Automobile company will also
have a large number of cars on ex-
hibition- Rekhof Brothers will make
special exhibition of automobile
tops during this week. An automo-
bile is a thing that is interesting Kan
sans more than anything else at the
present time. Almost every country
merchant has a car and those who
haven't are contemplate the pur-
chase of a machine-their customers
among the farmers sniff at them
when they drive around town in their
carriages. The Kansas merchants
must wake up to the life of their
neigh bors-and Topeka is going to be
ready to show them what she has.
The Wolff Packing company claims to
have the cleanest packing house in
the country and they have sent out
invitations to all the Kansas mer-
chants to visit their plant when in
Topeka and see the proof of their
statements.
The Seymour Packing company is
also great favorite among the out of
town buyers. They are going to be
ready at their big plant to entertain
their customers and all visitors. The
Topeka Pure Milk company prides itself
in preceding the pure food laws and
they have not felt the effects of the
law in the least. ''Elmhurst," the great
Topeka residence addition. has received
(CortinI1ed on Neyt PareN
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Send for the Great Smith
brochures to be had for the ask
ing. In the Valley of the Kaw,
Pixies Peak or Bust, 1909-1910
booklet.
Directions for operating gaso-
line cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-19

Are there any just as good +?
Well that is another question.
An automobile expert said that
there is no car so good at the
price and he acted as if he knew
what he was talking about.
If you believe in the Greatness
of Kansas you must believe in
the Great Smith automobile. If
you believe in helping Kansas
to be great you must support
Kansas institutions. If you de-
mand the best you can get it
right here in Kansas.
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