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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-30
A LITTLE RED SPOT
novel Experiment by which It Nay Be
Made to Disappesr.

peculiar feature about poslam. the new skin
discovery. Is that no one 10 asked to buy It
without first sending to the Emergency Labo-
ratories. No. 30 West Twenty.nfth street. New
York City. for an experimental sample and an.
plying same to an affected part Of the skin,
shout the size of silver dollar. 1t will clear
the srot 50 treated in twenty -four hours-a re-
lnarksbie visual demonstration Of its powers.
While poslam has been mentioned principally
IN connection with the cure Of eczema, the most
stubborn Of skin diseases, 1t must be renem.
hered that when used for itch. hives. pimp,es.
blotcbeS, acne. itching feet, scaly scalp chafing
# infants and similar minor skin troubles its
action is all the more pronounced. results being
seen after an overnight application. AS only
smsll quantity Of poslam is necessary to cure
such cases, a special ffty-cent package usually
Sufficient has been placed on sale at Ogram's
oDounels. Afaeck's. the Peoples Drug Store
ard other leading drug stores in Washington
and throughout the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-30
Peary's Narrative Confrmatory.

IF anything were needed to confirm
Cooks claim that he had reached the
pole in April. 1908 Peary's narrative of
the journey made by himself in 1909
would confirm it. Cook stated that no
land exists at the pole: so says Peary.
Cook stated that the ice foes were of
larger extent and smoother as the pole
was neared and that there were fewer
pressure ridges; SO says Peary. Peary in
every detail confirms Cook. even to the
peculiar color of the ice at the pole
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-30
Edition of Eleven Million.

Advertisers who realized the Importance
of the almanac and the frequency with
which reference is made to it have print
ed millions of little booklets and sand
wiched announcements Of their wares in
with almanac information. At this time
of the year the almanacs are going to
press and one printing firm III lndianap-
oils has an order for 11,OOo.UO OF these
booklets, which are being turned out at
the rate of 100000 day. When these
books are completed they will be shipped
to points all over the United States and
Canada. ID Venezuela. Cuba. Haiti, Mex
leo and the Philippine Islands.
The Indianapolis firm uses up $4,000
pounds of paper to print the 11,OO 600 al
manacs. The printing and distribution of
each almanac cost the advertisers cent,
and when you take into account the TACT
that S0.0DO0Go aImanacs are printed an
nually In this country alone the enormous
expense at which this kind of adVertlS-
ing is carried on will be apparent. The
alrnanacS are sent by freight in carloads
to the big cities all over the United
States direct from the printing Office and
then are sent by express to their ultimate
destinations.
The modern almanac strives to give
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-30

enough to admit of the heel of a shoe.
The bottom of these notches is arched,
with points at the apex of the arch to en-
gage the shoe heel Fastened to the in
side of closet or wardrobe door, such a
support will be found great convenience
As the shoes are taken off they can be
placed in their proper nOtches, and the
position in which they are held affords
plenty OF opportunity for them to ven
tilate In store windows group of these
supports will provide excellent means for
the display of stock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-30
DEFENDS EXPLORER COOK
MAURICE CONNELL REPLIES TO
WELLMAN CHARGES.
Survivor Of Greedy Expedition Uses
Peary's Narrative to Prove
DR.. Cooks Claim.

SAN JOSE, Cal, November 3o.-Mau-
reau and a survivor of the Greedy north
pole expedition. yesterday defended DR..
Frederick A. Cook from the recent at
tack Of Walter Wellman.
Taking up the main points of the Well
man charges, Mr.. Connell declared that
instead of having to take food from An
natok, a distance of 700 miles from the
pole. the Cook party killed so much game
during the last part of the journey that
upon reaching Cape Hubbard, 400 miles
from the pole, they had d greater guam
tity of supplies than when they started
from Annatok.
Cites Further Reason.
The fact that Cook, three days out from
Cape Hubbard. cut down his party to two
Eskimos and twenty-six picked dogs, &C
cording to Cornell, Is further reason why
ed progress.
''Jn country where supplies cannot be
replenished." said Mr.. Council. the fewer
the men and dogs used, the fewer loads
there are to haul.
"Wellman tells us that h9 could manu-
facture a latitude observation at any
time. Certainly that is not very convinc-
ing" adds Council. But Cook could not
we'll manufacture a time observation or
a longitude observation. neither could he
manufacture the magnetic variations,
and. above all, could he state whether
the north pole was on land or sea unless
"a a haa
The National tribune., 1909-01-28
Can You Tell the Cause
of Your Trouble =?

Are you sometimes discouraged, and
think you'll never De any better?
Can you tell the cause of your trod-
Bile, or what makes you sick?
Do you know that about nine-tenths
of all sickness is caused by kidney
trouble?
Have you ever stopped to think that
your kidneys may be the cause Of your
poor health?
Most people do not realize how much
work the kidneys are required to do
every day.
Every drop of blood in the body
must pass through and be filtered by
the kidneys thousands of times a day
How can they do their work we'll If
they are sick?
If your kidneys need treatment, DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the wonderful
kidney remedy, will prove to be just
the medicine you need.
If you will write to DR.. Kilmer &
Co., Binghamton. N. Y, every reader
of this paper, who has not already
tried Swamp-Root, the great Kidney,
Liver and Bladder Remedy, may re-
ceive a sample bottle by mail, abso-
lutely free. You can purchase the reg
ular fifty-cent and one-dollar size bot
ties at all drug stores.
The National tribune., 1909-01-28

Subcommittee which will have charge
OF the War Veterans Association in
the great Inaugural parade. Comrade
Hopkins has long been prominent and
effective in q. A. r. work, and occu-
pies an enviable position IN profess
sional and social circles.
Thos. 8. Hopkins was born in Mount
Vernon, Me-, April ga, 1s45. He is .
descendant Of stephen Hopkins and Of
Elder William Brewster and two 9TH
ers Of those who came over on the
Mayflowsr in 1920
He was educated at the common
schools and at the Maine Wesleyan
Seminary. Kent's Hill, Me. In June.
1852. at the age of II years, he en-
listed in the 10th Me. and served un-
til the close Of the war. He was wound
ed at the battle of Fredericksburg, Va,
Dec. 13, 1862. On that day his COM
pany. which carried the colors Of the
regiment, lost 81 per cent Of Its mem
bers in killed and wounded.
After the close Of the war he grad
uated from the Law Department Of
the Columbian College (now the George
D. O., and in 1869 was admitted to the
bar. Later he was admitted to the
bar Of the Supreme Court OF the Unit
ed States. He is the senior member
Of the law firm Of Hopkins & Hor'.ins,
who are the Washington representa-
tives of important corporate interests,
domestic and foreign, and the legal ad-
visors in Washington of several foreign
Governments, and they have been iden-
titled with large matters Of interna-
tional character.
In 1878 Comrade Hopkins was De-
partment Commander of the Grand
Army of the Republic, and devoted
practically his entire time for one year
to the restoration to official positions
Of those comrades who had been dis
charged or denoted under Mr.. Cleye-
lands Administration.
He was for several years Governor
of the Society of Mayfower Descend
ants In the District of Columbia, is
President Of the Soldiers and Sailors
Temporary Home in Washington, and
is member Of the Cosmos Club.
The National tribune., 1909-01-28
Refused to Give un5His Pine.


The veterans Of Columbus O., are
interested In the case of Theodore
Moench, aged 76, and who served in the
133d Ohio. For 80 years he has lived
in a dingy room on the third floor OF
building which has been condemned,
and has been so much of Teciuse that
he has not Deen to the street for years,
and his hat was found covered with SCOT
and cobwebs. The veterans wanted
him sent to the Soldiers Home at San
dusky. but when the officers visited
him he did not want to 90, and would
not 60 to the City Prison to be kept
until he could be forwarded to San
dusly. He said he would rather go to
the graveyard than give up his pipe.
which had been his constan. compan-
ion for 20 many years. He claimed to
be able to take care Of himself. and
showed s3es In bills and bank sertia-
for Ais funersl expsnsas The room
was abselptsly unnt for occupation. but
he stu sitn9s = Y.
The National tribune., 1909-01-28
Col. Arthur Hendricks.

+ Col. Arthur Hendricks, who has been
appointed Chief of staff Of the veteran
Marshal of the Inaugural Parade, is
one Of the best-known and best-liked
comrades in the city Of Washington.
He served thru the war in the cele-
brated Duryea's Zouaves, 9Th N. Y,
and was model soldier, which is say
ing much for man who followed the
shot-torn flag Of that gallant regiment
from the beginning to the end. Com
rade Hendricks comes from sturdy old
Dutch ancestry in New York, and has
'teld a responsible position in the
Treasury ever since he received an ap-
pointment while lying In the hospital
recovering from wounds. He has been
active in the Grand Army from the
The National tribune., 1909-01-28
HOLDING DOWN
THE PACIFIC
CONTINUED from page ons.)

he retires to private life. Therefore, ~
Ii quite likely that the Commercial
struggle on the Pacific will be beev1
in earnest during his service as Pre4{e
dent, and that 1t will be waged VIII
all the energy that the contesting NGs
tions have. However, all cool-headS0
men who have to do with the affaira o5
Government at Washington believe thai
1t will be entirely q peaceful struggle
and that 1t will not involve the shottin6
Of the great guns the Government y
installing in the Notifications at SAD
Francisco, Honolulu and Manila. MoGt
Of them now argue that it Is quite a.
important for this country to mako
ready for that commercial struggle ~
for any military hostilities. For while
any unfavorable outcome Of q was
with Japan would have a most uns
toward effect upon Christian civiliSas
ton the world over, an American d(s
feat In the struggle for the comIneSS
cial supremacy of the Pacific would
tremendously cripple the future of tAt
American people, and possibly in tn
course of generations diminish thelh
prestige as the foremost country Of the
world.
The National tribune., 1909-01-28
Arrears of Pension.

James NJ Bishop, 4th Tenn. Cav,
Norman, Okla, has been confined to his
room since September, 1907, with dis
abilities arising from his service. He
wants to know il it is not a fact that
President Lincoln recommended that
every soldier disabled while in service
should receive a pension, and did not
those who were disabled get pensions
dating from the date of their disability
Now, in the spirit of fairness, should
not all those who were disabled be al
lowed pensions dating from their dis
ability as shown by proper evidence !?
BY the discrimination against such pen
sioners the Government is not showing
the fairness that the soldiers manifested
toward 1t.
The National tribune., 1909-01-28
The Pacific Home.

]. Karminsky, San Francisco. CAL,
took up the matter of the order pro-
hibiting the wearing of the Grand Army
badges by the inmates of the Soldiers
Homes, and Department Commander
Alberger looked into the matter, but
Il was claimed that no such order had
In the habit Of removing the regulation
buttons from their coats and replacing
the same with g. A. n, buttons, which
eeVsea the order Dyohlbiting any
lAAAG0 q buttons.
The National tribune., 1909-01-28
A Cry to shipmntes.

Anthony Sigmund, Box 33, Hamlet
O., who served on the u. 8. s. Curlew
No. ~, Mississippi Squadron, under Ad-
miral Porter, cannot possibly prove his
case for pension unless he can find
two of his shipmates whose memory
will enable them to testify in his case
He has not been able to find the ad-
dress Of one. Now, comrades, where
are you all? Write to him If you can
helm him.
The National tribune., 1909-01-28

adroitness to secure the location at
Springfield. His first step was to con-
vince the supporters Of Vandalia that
the removal was inevitable, and the
next to outmanuver the able and sarn-
est advocates of the other places, prin-
cipally Alton, Decatur, Peoria, jack
sonville and Iliopolis. Lincoln and the
'1ong nine'' marketed their support of
schemes which other sections wanted
with such shrewdness that Springfield
carried off the prize, and Lincoln re-
ceived the chief credit for this.
ITO be continued.)
The National tribune., 1909-01-28
The New York Pension Law.

George Walker. Sawyer, Wis, enlisted
in the 3th N. 7. II. A. from Niagar&
County, and objects to the provision a
those who arc residing outside tht
State. He does not think this is fat,
as those who served the State credfS.
ably when she needed men should he
regarded, and their labor since hal
been just as profitable to all concerned
altho it might not have been performed
in New York.
The National tribune., 1909-01-28

in the form Of draining, nor is the en-
gineering skill greater. The proper
making Of drains and the digging of
cellars require the same care that is
given to the digging of Western irri-
cation ditch and reservoir. The con-
struction of large canals along varying
levels 10 q careful engineering PROPOSE
ton, and often costs large sums Of
money.
The Importance to which the subject
OF Irrigation has reached In the United
States is seen by its separation into
The National tribune., 1909-01-28
aDoe. the SUN Rise in the Ea.tr,

B. H Trip, Canton, s. D., says that
he does not believe that the sun re-
wolves around the earth, but he has
not yet had answered the inquiry, Does
the sun rise in the East?" He is wait
ing for this answer, and If he catches
no fish from 1t he will answer 1t him
self later.
The National tribune., 1909-01-28

BURNSIDE Post, who have built up that
splendid Post to its enviable position.
He has held all the Offices in the gift
Of the Department Of the Potomac, g.
The National tribune., 1909-01-28

Irrigation is the use of water artifl-
cially applied to the soil. instead Of
having it fall onto the land from the
clouds. The common idea is that irri-
CATION is of importance only in arid
regions. and that it is possible only
thru expensive and skilfully construct
ed works, such as the Government has
undertaken, and to which public at
tention is now directed. Small irriga-
ton works usually require neither
greater skill, labor and outlay than
farm improvements in the humid East
The book will be sent postpaid
The National tribune., 1909-01-28

the three grand divisions Of (1) Ensts
neering, ca Practice. (3) Laws ana
Customs.
To meet the demand for general in4
formation about what Is going on -
irrigation matters, The National TriAa
unen has had volume prepared, sf9s
ing the Reclamation Law, the location
ernment projects now in hand in the
West, how to get land and water rightk
under the law, and variety Of faoth
relating to methods Of securing. stof9s
ing, measuring and using water. y
The National tribune., 1909-01-28
RHEUMATISM
VIII Send Every Sufferer who Writes
sfe My One Dollar Exter-
nal Cure to TRY
FREE.
All 1 Ask is Your Address

have found an external cure for
rheumatism that is curing old chronic
cases Of 80 and 40 years suffering, as
well as all the mildcr stages.
The National tribune., 1909-01-28
MAJ. THos. 8. HOPKINS,
The Chairman Of Inaugural subcommit-
tee ON War vstefans' Associations.

There has been warm approval In
Washington Of the appointment Of Past
Department Commander Thomas 3.
Hopkins ~ Chairman Of the inaugural
The National tribune., 1909-01-28
Lincoln Catches the Fever.

Lincoln found the Legislature de-
luged with schemes for internal i'm
provements. The first and most sensi-
BILE of these was for a canal to connect
Lake Michigan with the Mississippi
River by the way of the Illinois River
Not only was the Illinois to be inn
proved, but every other stream of any
size in the State was to be made nayi-
gable, and these were to be connected
by railroads. The fever for railroads
had just set in, and the most extrava-
CANT expectations were entertained with
regard to th,.rl Altogether projects
contemplating 1880 miles of railroads
were chartered. for whioh 100000
were voted, With $4,000 900 for the
Michigan and Mississippi Canal Some
of the embryo emporia could not be
reached by either railroad or river, and
in some hardly believable way these
were given a Consolation prize" of
100000. Those vast sums were voted
away at a time when the State was
ecarcely able to keep its head above
water financially Lincoln shared the
enthusiasm of his future opponent,
Stephen A. Douglas, for mortaaging the
State to carry out these wildly fantastic
enterprises. In the midst of this de-
lirium, however, he had his eye stead
fastly fixed upon one eminently prac-
tical thing. The location of the Capital
at Vandalia was quite unsatisfactory to
all except the Southern members, and
it soon became evident that II would
have to be moved. There was large
srosp Of aspirants tpE the honor q!
AavfAg ne States lohtcq aantsf, and
oa, &c Sss' Mo sssas sRss's Sa q sssss
worked aWieHtY fut go
The National tribune., 1909-01-28

What The is o
e alton Laws
, 1909-04-10

@FTER Begjnring af Prokurator STAKE
. MANN paa Vegne yedkommende I'd
laegshaver vii den FELIN WILLIAMS og
PRINCE ADAMS tilhOrende
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-10-09

make, although the material is a little
harder to get. In the first place, q
basket must be procured which is as
shallow as plate. This may be about
ten inches in diameter, so that the
back will have broad and sensible
foundation. Next l II yards of pompa-
duor ribbon is necessary, and this is
best when chosen in the widest width
that comes. Join the two ends so
that the ribbon will make circle and
put two gathering threads round the
bottom. Pull these up so the ribbon
may be secure, with an overstitch, all
round the edge of the basket. At the
top of the ribbon fasten bone rings
at intervals of two inches all the way
round. Run through these a piece Of
tWo-inch ribbon in a shade to match
the darkest color of the design in
pompadour ribbon, and, if desirable,
make a few pockets of this narrow
ribbon by sewing it to the inside of
the bag. / think, however, that this is
hardly necessary, for the basket is so
satisfactory, and it serves so we'll to
keep everything separated.
These bags are quickly made and
one might call them ''Iast-minute
Christmas gifts"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-10-09

AS there are so many women who
prefer really what is called straight
away" sewing to the more intricate
stitches of embroidery, I have found
1t desirable to suggest a few little
trif1es which may be made at small
cost and at little trouble My object
IN telling you about these things is
to put before you the daintiest, yet at
the same time the simplest, articles
that I can, so that even at the very
last moment my suggestions might be
Of some use.
To-day there are two workings to
which l wish to call your attention.
One is made entirely of e. single hand
kerchief. This is a silk in a pretty
shade of violet and is very large-the
largest procurable. The hemstitched
corners are allowed to hang to form
q trimming for the bag, as the hand
kerchief is caught up in the middle Of
each side. The creases thus made are
sewn together and the bag so ar
ranged that it will open sufficiently,
but not enough to spread out perfect
ly fiat. Bone rings, which may be
procured for few cents the dozen are
fastened on each corner and each
side. There are eight in all, and
through these piece of broad violet
ribbon is run.
To get the corners right you lay
large handkerchief out straight and
pick up the middle of each side so
that the corners fall and the loose
sides may be tackled together.
The other bag is very simple to
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-10-09
DAINTY BLUE LINEN FROCK
Beautiful Little Gown That Anyone
Can Copy from the De-
scription.

Just a few lines to tell the en-
broiderers about a beautiful little
linen frock that any one of them may
copy from the description.
The material for it was a soft
smoky blue, between light and dark
one of those smooth. French linens
that come in such exquisite tints and
tones.
The whole white dress was made
of the same linen, although it did not
appear so at first glance, because the
bodice part of it had been embroid-
cred.
After the sleeves were fitted, they
evidently were ripped out, pieced
about two inches apart with large
eyelet holes and embroidered. The
bodice was fitted, sewed, finished
round the neck line, and then it also
was embroidered with eyelet holes.
The soft embroidery cotton used for
the work was an exact match for the
blue linen. Both the belt and the
shaped facings round the neck and
wrists were plaid linen to match the
skirt, which was long-hip model,
well fitted and with a slightly high
waist line. It buttoned with five linen
covered buttons to the left of the
front gore. The skirt was stitched
fast to this perfectly plain, but per-
fectly fitted, bodice, opening down
the left side and buttoned with small
er buttons made in the same way.
The entire bodice and sleeves were
of the blue linen to a point within
two inches of the collar and two
inches of the hand. The guimpe worn
with this dress and showing at the
neck and wrists was white wash net
of an exquisitely fine quality, to
match plated frill of 41a-inch foot
ing down the side opening of the
bodice.
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THE STORY.

LIE WHO would make honorable al
Ill lance with another must first
prove his own worth.
Judas eyes and thoughts were turn.
ing towards great and mighty Rome.
Not because of weakness and fear
of his enemies round about. Far from
it, for had he not repeatedly won vic
tories over those who had risen I'D
against Israel?
When Mattathias, his father, had
died, the leadership of the people had
fallen upon him, and a great general
and just ruler he had proved himself
to be. His first great victory had
been over Seron, prince of the army
of Syria, who with mighty host had
come against him. Then King Anti
ochus, on departure on an expedition
into Persia, left instructions with
Lysias to invade Judea and DESTROY
Judas. And Lysias had chosen
Ptolomee and Nicanor and Gorsias.
mighty men of the kings friends, who
organized a powerful expedition.
which, when it had come into the
country, Judas had defeated and scat
tered. So it had been when Timothens
had come against him with the COM
bined forces of the Arabians. And
again when Nichanor had come with
his mighty army, Judas and his patri-
OF army not only defeated them hut
killed Nichanor.
It can readily be understood how
the fame of such leader as Judas
should reach imperial Rome, where
valor was held In such esteem. And
in turn the fame of the Romans came
to be known to Judas and his follow
ers.
What mighty allies would these
powerful Romans make" exclaimed
Judas one day. Because the nations
all about us would do us hurt, let US
make them our friends"
Thou has spoken in wisdom" ex.
claimed Eupolemus, one Of the chief
men under Judas. at were useless
for us to think of warning with Rome
at any time. for no nation has yet
withstood her armies. See how the
Galatians have been subdued and
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-10-09
Using Our Opnortunities-

What God gives to every man Is
ability. And that which God exacts
is the proper use of ability. Talents
vary, but for even the one talent a
strict account must be rendered.
Every man receives gift from the
Lord, according to his several abil.
ity," and the results expected by the
King of Kings, in the final day Of
reckoning, will be wholly proportion.
ate to the powers which he has dele
gated to his creatures. How shall
we stand in the great day if we neg.
lect his so great salvation, or how
shall we render account if we neglect
his so great opportunities?