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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
OBJECTS TO FEES CHARGED
FIRM OF SIGN PAINTERS
WANTS RATES REVISED.
Adverse Report by Building In
spector Approved by Acting
Engineer Commissioner.

Upon the declaration that the business
of the sign painters will be seriously af-
fected if the Commissioners continue to
charge 81 for a permit for each sign of
more than ninety-siX square inches, in
stead of 81 for any number of signs
placed on the same building, Solomon
Lewis & Son have written the Commits
soners, asking a revision Of the sign
permit schedule of fees.
Building Inspector Morris Hacker, how
ever, recommends that the Commission
ers stand pat on the present schedule
of fees. Acting Engineer Commissioner
Kelly has approved this view.
I'VE beg leave to register our protest
to the new system of government per-
mits for the erection of signs. Hereto
fore permit was required to put a
sign or signs (no matter how many il
they were on the same building advertis-
ing the same business: nor were permits
required for temporary signs, such as to
notify the public that this store will
be occupied by Mr.. or that Mr.. -
has removed to certain location.
Alleges Injustice.
Now we are informed that permit
is required for any signs painted on any
material, as long as it is larger than nine
ty-six inches or eight inches by twelve
inches. You can see the injustice of
such a regulation very plainly.
"Supposing Mr.. A. wants very hand
some sign erected on his place of bust
ness, such sign costing 500 or more; he
is required to pay 81 for permit. Mr.. 3
wants ten small signs erected on his
place of business, costing IS cents each,
or a total Of So: he is required to pay $40
for such permission. The consequence
would result in decentralization of this
honest industry of Sign painting
Eve therefore pray your honorable
Commissioners for a revision of this
regulation, or would suggest to give us a
public hearing, SO that some equitable
plan can be adopted whereby our bust
ness will not suffer-
Building Inspectors Report.
Reporting on the protest Building In
spector Hacker says:
THE present schedule of fees requires
a fee Of 81 for each structure used as a
sign covering space of more than nine
ty-six square inches
IT was the practice of the office I'M
der former regulations TO charge a fee
of 81. regardless of the number of signs
to be placed under the application. Signs
like projections, it is believed, should be
paid for singly and not by a blanket per-
init. This was the policy determined
upon when the schedule of fees was re-
vised
1T seems to me that the writer takes
an exaggerated view of the case. | do
not think his line of industry is dis
eliminated against and viii suffer by rea-
son of the regulations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
Camping for Girls.
From the Ohio State Journal.

iioh tue onio State journal.
once IN while a so-called fad fs 81
beneficial and generally fine that on.
wishes it were not a fad at all, bur some
thlng far more permanent That is so o.
the tendency of the modern girl TO he
athletic, tendency which now unfortu-
nateiy appears to be SO much on the
Wane that one is obliged to conclude tina /
it was nothing but a fad, after all Per
haps the styles worn by the women the
past few seasons have had something to
do With the passing of the outdoor girl
FOR certainly the narrow skirts and one
piece frocks of the present summer are
hardly adapted TO strenuous sports But,
at any rate, the passing of the athletic
girl is something to be deplored and
vigorous efforts ought to be made TO keep
her.
The beginning must be made with the
little girls, for, once allowed TO enjoy the
freedom of outdoor life. children will not
willingly resign themselves TO the in
doors. We hear great deal during the
summer of the jaunts. camping parties,
hikes, etc. which are arranged for the
boys. They are splendid affairs. but would
certainly be just AS good for the girls
AS they are for the boys. 4 love Of
nature and the health and strength that
come from living with her-these are at
tributes that grace the woman no less
than the man, and no girl should be con
sidered as properly brought up without
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
Origin of Windfall.

From the London Chronicle.
What precisely is the origin OF the ex-
preston "a windfal,'' which Mr.. As
quith, Lord Avebury and others use, each
with an application. of his own, i'm speak
ing of budget matters? An old encycIo-
pedfa explains that some families of the
English nobility held their land on a
tenure which forbode them to cut down
trees. these being reserved as the prop
erty of the royal navy. But any tree
which fell down without human assis. :
ance they might keep, that a hurri-
cane causing a great "windfalr' was
heartily welcome. 1t seems probab;,.
however that the expression was simpler
in origin. Even an apple that fell to
ing it, and which a passerby might often
annex without feeling that he was a
thief, would be a lucky .'windfall.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
The Candle Tree. y
From the Strand Magazine.

One of the wonders of the vegetable
kingdom is undoubtedly the candle tree"
OF Panama, known to botanists as Par
mentiera cerifera. This tree produces
from its stem and older branches great
profusion of yellowish, cylindrical. smooth
fruits, twelve to eighteen inches long.
which appear exactly like wax candles, as
the botanical name implies. So close is
this resemblance that Travellers seeing the
tree for the first time, are liable to be
temporarily puzzled as to whether the
candles of shops are made in factories or
grown on trees. The candle-like fruits are
suspended from the branches and bare
stem by short, slender stalks: dangling in
the air, they readily give the impression
Of the chambers shop. As night falls and
the numerous tirefies move among the
fruit this impression is intensified. The
inexperienced traveller is not infrequently
informed that the firefiies perform the
duty of lighting n, these candles" at
night when light is required by the DENT
zens OF the jungle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
Chickens Cannot Escape It.

ed fingers. These fingers are operated BY
a shaft that runs through the body OF the
staff and causes them to open. 4 strong
spring closes the fingers over the
leg of the fugitive soon as pressure
from the handles is removed. The user
pushes the fingers open. jams his hat on
his head and charges on his prey. If he
Is a good runner and long-winded and
quick at lodging about he may be able
to get near enough TO the object of his
chase to seize IL. The only difficulty is in
getting close to the quarry. Once that is
done, the rest is easy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
EASY TO CATCH PIGS.
Device Grips Them by Leg and
Holds Them Fast

Under ordinary circumstances a pig is
one of the hardest things on earth To
catch, but with the device invented by
an Illinois man, even a creased pig would
stand no chance. Nor are porkers the
only elusive objects for which the con-
trivance is useful: chickens, ducks and
other denizens OF the barnyard can be
easily captured with it. The device con-
sists of a long staff terminating in cross
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
Checkmated.
From Puck

From Puck.
$50 you didn't take any part in the cam
paign. Uncle Slas?"
Nav. Jim Higgins, the school teacher,
and Eb Miller. the lawyer, gobbled up
.VoN Populi and .Unum ex Pluribus'
right at the start. and with them two
nomderpums gone, and nobody in town
KNOWN any more Latin, the rest OF us
fellers couldn't do any writin for tn
pubuc press at all, by gum!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
Fooled Him.
From the Housekeeper.

Katie. who had been taught that the
devil tempts little girls to disobey, was
left alone in room for a time one day
with the admonition not to touch a par
ticularly delicious plate of fruit that stood
on the table.
For a while she bravely withstood the
temptation. Finally. however, her reso-
luton wavered and she took a big red
apple from the plate. She walked away
with it. but before putting it to her lips
her courage returned and she quickly re-
placed the apple on the plate. saying as
she did So Aha, Mr.. Devil. fooled you,
didn't 2"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
Presence of Mind.

i
Mr.. Phan Croaring from the top of the
stairs)-Mildred. What is that young
man doing down there so lateo
Mildred (sweetlyD-Hes just doping out
how the teams will finish for The pennant
Mr.. Phan (mollfied)--All right Tell
him to take his time. not overlooking past
performances and the possibility of a
slump. and when he gets done he can
compare with my list behind tile clot Is
on the bookcase
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
THAw TO WRITE, IF FREED.
Family Fits Up Library, Sister Con
tracts With Publishers.

PITTSBURG, August 5.-Believing that
beyond doubt the son and brother will
be declared sane, Mrs. William Thaw
and her daughter Alice, former Countess
of Yarmouth, have spent about S25,0OC
preparing for his homecoming and his
! establishment in business as literary
man.
| The new Thaw mansion on 9TH avenue
has been gone over from top to bottom
and a good part of the second floor has
been remodeled into den, study and IL
brary for the use of Thaw should he be
| liberated.
Both Harry Thaw and his relatives
| have believed he would have had grea:
work, and for a year this has been the
main subject under discussion between
| Harry, Alice and the mother when they
| visited him.
! If permitted to leave the asylum he will
come with them to Pittsburg and engage
in literary work after little vacation in
| Europe to brighten up. Mother and sis
ter will go with him to Europe if he is
| released.
Big Library Collected for Him.
| The new reference library bought for
Thaw comprises many thousands of vol
umes, and it is said by friends that Thaw
has chosen every book in it. Many of
the visits of friends to him in the asylum
have been for the purpose of consulting
him about books he thought he ought to
have in order to begin his literary life
properly.
Alice Thaw has also decided to cast
her lot with her brother in his literary
career in case he is liberated, and she
already has shown herself a good bust
Thaw's writings which will surely prove
profitable if he is allowed to get out to
do the writing.
| 1t is claimed by close friends that Alice
| has secured contracts which require Il
full years work on the part of Harry
| and herself and that $4,000 is about the
| total the contracts call for. At the sug-
gestion of the ex-countess, Thaw has
done much of the correspondence with
publishers himself, and his letters to
them have been so filled with such good
suggestions that they have not hesitated
| to close contracts with him through his
| sister.
One Thaw Essay Accepted.
Thaw recently submitted an essay on
political economy to a leading publica-
tion, which has assured him it will pub
/ fish the contribution as soon as he is
out of Matteawan. Delay in publication
has been bitter blow to the fair bust
/ ness manager of Thaw. who had hoped
his essay would assist in convincing the
/ judge that her brother is sane
| In connection with this, Pittsburg So
ciety is discussing story concerning the
| devotion of Alice Thaw to her mother
and brother. She is said to have received
recently an offer of marriage from a rich
young business man of Pttsburg, but
she has declined it, explaining that her
| life belongs to her unfortunate brother
| and to her mother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05

She-They say girls can't throw straight.
but when a girl throws sly gances, ]
notice she generally hits the mark.
He (recently bitten)-Yes, the easy
mark.-Boston Herald.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
Italian Causes Excitement.

Some excitement was occasioned in the
courtroom when Pietro Caporale of New
York tried to get into the room to serve
some sort of papers on District Attorney
Jerome Pietro wants the district attor-
ney to help him get his two young
daughters out of the New York Juvenile
Asylum.
Jerome went out to see him, but he ere
ated such commotion with his cries,
You are not Jerome. that the attend
ants hustled him out.
Jerome, in explaining the commotion to
Justice Mills, said: "Caporale is poor.
demented Italian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05

''Binks has a fine new apartment
Everything stationary in 1t. / suppose.
Absolutely everything-except his wifi,
and the cook. '-Harpers Bazaar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05

William p. Cochran of Salisbury and
Miss Nina G. SturtZ, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey Sturtz. OF Berlin. Md. were
married in Cumberian6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
Gleason First Thaw Witness.

John B. Gleason, until the retaining of
Mr. Delmas, Thaw's leading counsel, was
the first witness called in rebuttal. Glea-
son brought mass of Thaw's letters to
court, which were identified and. it was
said, will be later offered in evidence by
Morschauser to counterbalance any ef-
feet those introduced by Jerome may
have had.
Gleason testified that Thaw had always
acted nationally with him. that he never
dictated to counsel and had been asked
to assist i'm selecting the juries that tried
him. He said Thaw had not been POM
pous with him nor did he strut INTO court
at his trials. also that he had never men
toned to him that the killing of White
was an ''act of Providence. He SAID that
since his acquaintance with Thaw. begin
ming in 1895. Thaw had always impressed
him as being rational
Jerome on cross-eXamination got Giea-
son to say that he believed Thaw was liz
sane when he shot White, and then read
excerpts from Gleasons opening address
to the jury in the first trial. In which
Gleason had said that Thaw, when he
committed the act believed he was per-
formin gan act of Providence.
Gleason said he had thought this at
that time, but subsequently changed his
mind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05

Mr.. Mack says Judge Morschauser told
him a different story a month ago. de-
rome remarked after a whispered consul
tation with District Attorney Mack OF
Duchess county.
1t was evident from Mr.. Morschauser 5
questions that he is going to try to prove
that the so-called delusons of Thaw
were based on fact, and that therefore. II
is clear that he is not suffering from de-
lusional insanity.
Jerome then read several of Thaw,s let
tiers into the record and announced that
the state rested it's case. One of these
letters was to Thaw family adviser in
Pittsburg requesting that $1,000 be sent
TO him in two checks, one for $1,000
payable to Mr.. Delmas; the other for
5000, payable to Mr.. Gleason.
He said he wanted it before election
day in 1906. and also asked that it be
drawn on some bank other than that OF
the ThawS. He said Jerome was watch
ing '.OuI. hank :,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05

Any soc Washable or
Net-covered II a ir 3Or
Any 3.5c Washable or
Net-covered Hair ~,
S1.oO set of Eight 2Nc
Hair Puffs. w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-05

the play Birds Island" given by
Litchfield Academy talent.
Harrison Higgins Drummond Rog-
crs and Ralph Hodges returned to
Orono Sunday to take up their studies
at the University of Maine.
A fine ice race by local steppers' took
place at the ferry Saturday. Among
the horses We're some owned by Bibber,
Lowe, Curtis, Moody of Dresden and
others.
The graduating class of Richmond
High school will give a musical and
dance at Curtis hall next Friday even
ing. The receipts will be used for
graduating purposes.
Mrs. c. D. Newell has returned from
visit to friends and relatives in Lew
iston.
Harry kidder of Lynn, Mass, is
visiting his parents here for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs Noble Maxwell enter
tained a large party of friends and
relatives at their home on Front street
last Thursday.
A large party of friends and rela-
tives We're entertained at the home CT
Mrs. Ruth Maxwell New Years day.
The meetings at the Methodist church
are well attended. Miss Adams, the
evangelist, is doing good work here
which is highly appreciated by all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Ward have
gone to Palm Beach, Fla, where both
have secured positions in hotel for
the winter.
Miss May Whitney, who has been
passing the Holidays with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Whitney, re-
turned to Plymouth, Mass, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-05
HIS e5th ANNIVERSARY.
Capt. VIM. M. Otis Of Brunswick Ten
dered Reception at Club.

Brunswick, Me. Jan. 4.-(SpeciaD.-
In spite of his 95 years. Capt. William
NJ. Otis attended the Brunswick Club
this afternoon and played Sixty Three
and whist as usual with his friends,
his partner being Capt Samuel Skcl-
field. who will be So years old in Sep
TENDER. These two are regular at
tendants at the club every afternoon
and are as skilful as most men much
younger. Occasionally they try their
hand at billiards or pool and not in
frequently they win from younger op-
ponents.
This evening the Brunswick Club
held a smoker and informal reception
in honor OF the birthday of Capt Otis
and fully three-fourths of the members
of the club attended and extended their
congratulations to the Oldest member
In behalf of the club Stephen c. Whit
more, the president. presented Capt.
Otis with magnificent bouquet con-
tanning 95 pinks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-05

William Whitney, who has been at
home for short visit, returned Sun
day to Ansonia, CT
Miss Eva Simpson and Miss Dora
Simpson have returned to Waterville
| after passing a few days at the home
of Bradford Simpson.
Harry KiGder of Lynn, Mass, is at
home for few days visit.
Mrs. J. r. Poplin and daughter Cath
crime of Waterville are guests of Mrs
McGinn.
DR.. and Mrs. Charles Randlette and
son of Monmouth passed Sunday at
the home OF Mrs. Laura Randlette
New Years guests at the home of
Mrs Ruth Maxwell were C. H. South
ard Mr.. and Mrs T. J. Southland, Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Tarr, Mrs. H. G.. Oil
yer. Mrs. Noble Maxwell, Miss Haskell,
and Miss Ollie Oliver.
Mrs. LYDIA Mosher of Gardiner was
a visitor in town over Sunday.
Nj. and Mrs Charles Wheeler and
daughter have gone to Foxboro, Mass,
where they win reside.
The Sunshine Club will meet at the
home of Mrs. Ethel Prey Thursday af-
ternoon. sl9l 9WNfUu
The American Ice Co has been
scraping at the Iceboro, Berry and Ce-
dar Grove fields and the word is that
the ice houses at these points win be
filled, whatever the season may be.
Robert Messenger Of Gardiner was
guest Sunday at the home of Victor
Ring.
William Shelton returned to Angus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-05
RETRENCHMENT.
German Emperor Is Cut
ting Down Expenses
He Will Live Simpler and Do
Less Entertaining.
Also Ready to Sell a Few Castles
Ne Doesn't Need.

Berlin, Jan. At is reported in
court circles that the Emperor has is
sued instructions to the officers of the
household for greater economy The
Emperor intends to travel less and live
in simpler manner this year Count
Gutenberg, head of the imperial house
hold, announces that the number of
court festivities will be somewhat less
numerous this season than during
previous winters.
The report that the Emperor desires
to sell some of his castles is con-
fiPmed. Since the Emperor has So
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-05
Castro Submits to Opera
ton at Berlin.
Because Of Its Danger He
First Makes Statement.
Comes Through Fairly Well, Ac
eordIng to the Report.

Berlin, Jan. 4.-Former President
Castro, of Venezuela. was operated
upon in this city today by DR.. Israel.
the German specialist, for the kidney
complaint with which he is suffering.
The operation is designed to overcome
the effects of an unsuccessful one per-
formed in Venezuela about year ago.
The present operation was regarded
as so dangerous that before submitting
to It, Castro caused the following
statement to be given out:
Y II can only express satisfaction that
this operation is to be performed SO
that the whole world may know did
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-05

provincial residences, there arc some
which he cares nothing for and one 81
two that he has never even visit
ed
The projected economies are under
taken because recent events have rem
dcred this an inopportune tine to ask
the Prussian Parliament for an In
crease in the allowances to the EN-
peror The empire itself MAKES no
grants for the maintenance of the
Emperor and his family
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-05
SAGADAH0C.
RICHMOND.

Services at the Episcopal church were
necessarily postponed Sunday on ac-
count of the absence of the pastor
Miss Fannie Kidder, who has been
at home on a short vacation, returned
Thursday to her studies at Bates Col
lege
The dance at Curtis hall New Years
night was well patronized Goldberg
Orchestra furnished music.
A party of young people went to
Libby's hall Friday evening to attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-05
CHILDREN WHO ARE SIcKlY

Mothers who value their own comfort and the
welfare OF their children, should never be without
pox OF Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children,
for use season. They Break up Colds,
Cure Feverishness, Constipation, Teething Dis.
orders, Headache and Stomach Troubles. THESE
POWDERS NEVER FAIL. Sold by all Drug Stores
25c. Don't accept any substitute. A trial PACKAGE
VIII be sent FREE to any mother who will address
Allen $. Olmsted, lie Roy, NY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-05
80. F. BILODEAU=i

not come to Germany in order to shirk
responsibility and much less because
| imagined for single moment what
was going to happen in Venezuela dur
ing my absence"
1t is understood that Castro came
through the operation fairly well and
he is doing as we'll as could be expect
cd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-05

ia Monday, where he is attehu''|
mess college. 1.
Alden Smith celebrated ~
birthday anniversary Thursus'1
no,~ ard McGinn of Indiana n"'
visiting his parents, Mr.. ana ~
McCinn. n,a
Mrs. A. X. p. Maxwell OF In h
has been recent guest OF feS'
town.
The installation of officers y
gressives Grange will be heiu
evening, Jan. s.
The Rebekahs are Wofkh1l
fair for the near future. -
Miss Luona Sylvester mas 4
Boston, where she will pass :
mainder of the winter. u,
Mrs. George Farley is Vi E1,'r
sister, Mrs. Scribner, at W.
Mass. d
Drummond Rogers, Harry I
ard Ralph Hodges returned y
Sunday, after passing the HUE
cess in town. -
Mrs. Ernest Rice. who mas 4
the hospital at Lewiston, mas
home much improved in heai'n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-05
Our Entire Stock Will Without Reserve Be Put
-CHILDREN'S SUITS
Ages 8 to H..

Ages to II.
With straight and knickerbocker
pants We will not try to describe
our large line Of Childrens Suits. =
We will put them on sale at prices
that will attract mothers to our store.
$500 Suits now ....... 1898
$500 Suits now ................. $19o
$40e Suits now ............... Was
$500 Suits now ................ $1.4o
A Few odd Suits at ONE HALF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-05

A pure bred Hereford heil.' :,
was raised by G. Fl. Porter wa |,
ly sold in Brighton market ~ sars
when only IS months ard ~ Il
This is reckoned as the highes,p ,,e
price paid for any animal az Dn'
this year. The animal was %,
well-known herd of Mrs L. - ~
West Bethel, and was boug ~. i
Porter when asweek old. r.,l
was exhibited at the fair iass
attracted much attention,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-05

$500 and $3.50 now ..t..... $1.29
soc, Use, s1.00 and $3.50 Boys Pants;
all sizes in mixtures and grays, IN
both straight bottom and Nickerbock-
er 19c, 38c, 79c.