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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30
EARTHQUAKE PROOF HOUSES.
Tree Homes Of Mexico-Twigs,
Grass and Branches interviewer.

AASS ~4SAASo Va ~~eSAASS- ~A9oS
Grass and Branches interviewer.
From the Kansas City Star.
In order to protect their homes from
earthquakes many of the natives in the
territory around Chilpancingo and other
towns in the state of Guerrero, Mexico.
live in trees. Some of these tree homes
are of large size and are ingeniously con-
structed. Reeds and grasses are inter-
woven with the twigs and branches of the
tree. much in the manner that a bird
builds its nest.
The severest wind seldom looses these
are large and stand closely together
houses of two and three rooms are fire.
quenty built In their branches. These
houses also afford protection from the
tigers and other wild animals which
are found in that region in large num-
bers. 1t is claimed that tiger will not
attack its prey unless 1t is upon the
ground. The prime object of elevating
these houses into the trees. however. is to
keep them from being shaken down Dy
the severe earthquakes which visit the
Guerrero territory at frequent intervals.
The rocking Of the earth gives the trees
a swaying motion that does no damage to
the houses. In some localities whole vii
lagos of these tree homes are to be seen.
None Of them suffered damage from the
recent earthquakes which wrought such
ruin to the buildings on the ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30
BAY STATE DEMOCRATS MEET
HARMONY MARKS OPENING OF
BOSTON CONVENTION.
Valley of Watertown Probable
Demands Tariff Reduction.

BOSTON, Mass, September 2O.-With
prospects bright for harmony and prac-
tically unanimous choice Of a state ticket
the Massachusetts, democratic state con-
vention was opened today In historic
Faneuil Hall. The only possible contest
in sight was between James H. Vahey of
Watertown. last years gubernatorial can
didate, and Mayor J. T. Coughlin of Fall
River for the nomination for governor.
The supporters Of Valley, however. were
confident that the Fall River mayor would
withdraw before the balloting began.
Predictions were made that the names of
at least two so-called liberal republic
cans would be presented to the conven-
ton for prominent places on the demo-
cratic ticket. Eugene n. Foss of Cohas-
set probably will be named for lieutenant
governor, while Harvey n. Shepard of
Boston is slated for attorney general.
Thomas p. Riley of Maiden was named
temporary chairman and Charles s. Ham
lin Of Boston permanent chairman of the
convention. Addressing the convention.
Mr.. Hamlin said
The party in power has shown to the
people by the enactment of the new tariff
law how it interprets the solemn promises
gwen III Tic pIutAOi Ia VI llc last uotIOil0i
convention to revise the customs tariff.
and the most important question before
the people Of our state today is whether
to record themselves as favoring or as op-
posing this tariff law"
Mr. Hamlin also spoke in favor of
the income tax.
Points in the Platform.
The platform adopted embodies the
following principles: =
An immediate reduction Of tariff du-
ties on the necessaries of life. a COM
prehensive reciprocal trade treaty with
Canada, not confined to non-competitive
products.
The election of only those candidates
for the legislature pledged to ratification
of a constitutional amendment for an in
come tax.
Anti-imperialism.
Nomination Of United States senators
by direct popular vote. Direct nomina-
tons.
Legislation to prevent corrupt practices
in elections.
An eight-hour work bill. Reform OF
Injunction abuses. Opposition to govern
ment by commissions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30
IN MEMORY OF VICTOR HUGO.
Robins Statue of Great French Au-
thor Unveiled Today.

PARIS September 3O.-Rodin's statue
of Victor Hugo was unveiled today in the
garden of the Palais Royal with elabor-
ate ceremonies and the weeks celebra-
lions to commemorate the fiftieth ami
versary Of the appearance of the STORY
OF the Centuries" were thus inaugurated
There will be ceremony at the Pan
theon. revival at the Coincide Fran.
caise of lie Roi S'Amuse with Silvain in
the part of Triboulot, and a ceremony in
front or Notre Dame with procession of
vagabonds carrying colored torches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30
Fatal Anger at Telephone.

WOODSTOCK, Conn.,. September 3d.
During a fit Of anger brought on by his
failure to get an answer to telephone
call. Constantine Brunn. a well-to-do
farmer, last night shot and instantly killed
his sister. Freida: shot and probably ia
tally wounded his brother, Dr. A. r.
Brunn, a veterinary surgeon. and, turn
ing the revolver on himself, committed
suicide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30
Knelt in Front of Train.

TOLEDO, Ohio, September 3O-A we'll
dressed man, apparently about forty
years old, knelt in front of a Lake Shore
passenger train in the yards here las,
night, and was ground to pieces. He had
been seen around the yards all afternoon.
His pockets contained only a handker-
chief and two toothbrushes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30
FOG BLAMED FOR COLLISION.
Three Passengers of Niagara Falls
Train Injured.

WILSON, N. Y, September 3O.-Three
passengers were injured and dozen
others badly shaken up when the Niagara
Falls train on the New York Central
collided at o'clock this morning with
an eastbound through freight about lOO
Yards east of the station here.
The injured were taken to the Suther-
land Hotel and given medical attention,
when they were able TO proceed.
The engineer of the freight train claims
he could not see the Semaphore owing 10
the fog and smoke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30
-Alaskans to Petition Taft.

FAIRBANKS Alaska. September 30
The mayors of all the cities in Alaska
and the editors of the leading newspapers
have joined in sending a telegram to
President Taft urging him to aid them in
securing the passage of a congressional
act giving Alaska an elective legislature
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30
Mining Official q Suicide.

BOSTON. September 30.-Henry Whit
ing Flagg. son of George A. Flagg, sec
rotary and treasurer of the Calumet and
Hecla Mining Company. was found dead
by suicide today in a room above the Of
fee of the company in Ashburton place.
Young Flagg was employed as a clerk
for the Calumet and Hecla He was
thirty-two years old His act is unex-
planned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30
Baron Rosen's Return.

ST. PETERSBURG. September 3d.
Baron Rosen, the Russian ambassador to
the United States. will leave here for
Washington at the end of next week.
During his stay at st. Petersburg the
baron had the. opportunity of comforting
ambassador here, with regard to Russo
American relations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30

Leaning forward to pluck a roso
while smoking his pipe in his flower
garden shortly after dinner. Charles
Wesley Wilson. presiding judge Of the
city police court and clerk of the Win
chester, Va. city council, was seized
with a heart attack and fell over dead
Only a few moments he had told mis-
wife that he felt better than he had
for q year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30

Mrs. Anna Belle Rentch, fifty-nine
years old. wife of G. William Rentch,
died at her home in Martinsburg, w. Va,
Of Brights disease. Mrs. Rentch was
native and lifelong resident of Berkeley
county, and a daughter of the late Will
liam Smith of Hedgesville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30

Miss Francis Louisa Trail. sixty eight
years old. daughter of the late Edward
Trail and sister Of the late Col. Charles
z. Trail died suddenly at Frederick. Nd.
She retired in her usual health and was
found dead in bed in the morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30

The Bethany Baptist Association (col-
ored), embracing 11S churches between
Norfolk and Farmville, Va. held
three-day session at Suffolk. The address
of welcome by DR.. W. w Gaines. was
responded to by DR.. G. B. Howard of
Petersburg. Rev. F. L. Mason is mod
orator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30
Friend Of Andrew johnson Dead.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, September 80
News reached here today of the death of
Joseph H. Thompson, one of the closest
friends and advisers of President Johnson
during the famous impeachment trial.
Thompson was seventy-seven years old
and was formerly consul to the Island of
st. Thomas. He died at his home in Shell
byville, Tenn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30
STRIKE IS HARD ON BUSINESS
OMAHA BUSINESS MEN URGE
AN EARLY SETTLEMENT.
ALI Efforts to Arbitrate Successfully
Have Failed-Riot
Call Is Issued.

OMAHA, Neb., September 30.-All eff
forts to bring about settlement of the
street car employees strike by arbitration
have SO far been ineffective. Last even
ing fifty business men of the city called
upon President Wattles of the street
railway company and urged him to agree
to some plan of arbitration, represent
ing to him that the present situation is
injuring business. Nothing resulted from
the conference.
A statement by the management of the
Ak-Sar-Ben convention, which opened
yesterday, shows that the attendance was
45 per cent less than on the opening day
year ago. This is regarded as wholly
due to the street car strike. Last night a
riot call came from the Ames avenue car
barn, and sheriff's posse was sent in
answer 1t was found that the crew of a
Florence car had refused to carry a load
of residents of that suburb home after
collecting their fare.
Passengers Run Car.
The passengers drove the crew off and
ran the car home themselves. The car
men walked back to the barn and sent in
the riot call.
1t is reported that the crew of Dun
dee car used similar tactics and succeed
ed in collecting a second fare from the
passengers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30

v. M. Balderson and B. l.. Balderson
have gone to Montrose, Va, their old
home, to attend the reunion of the Confed-
crates of the Northern Neck Of virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30
Fire Cleans Out six-story Building.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. September Bottle six
story orlck building at Nos. 373-3777
Pearl street. occupied by the Durham
Manufacturing Company. manufacturers
of cocoanut products. was Quilted by fire
early this morning. The blaze was a
spectacular one and caused damage ag-
gregating S25O.O0O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30
Former New Yorker Kills Himself.

DENVER, September 30.-Henry Van
Wormer. said to have been prominent
member of the New York bar several
years ago, committed suicide here last
night by hanging.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30
Death From Sting Of Poisonous Flies

Death from sting OF FoIeonoUS EIies
From Echo de Paris.
Three persons died yesterday at Mar
seille after having been stung by poison
Gus flies. Several streets are infested by
the insects. which are said to have been
brought to Marseile In a cargo Of South
American wool
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30
Presented to Peru's President.

LIMA. Peru. September 3O-Leslie
Combs. the American minister to Peru.
yesterday presented William P Cresson.
the newly appointed secretary of lega-
ton. to President Leguia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30

clerks will have left their offices. This
morning nearly all of them were plan
ming to remain down town to witness
the fete.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-30


Co.. Boston, Mass.). Same condition.
For electric cars only 0ady drivers)-
First prize-Bronze and pedestal wash
ingtOn Evening Starr: a. HandsOmest
floral decoration. design or not ca To
apply to electric cars only. g. Not to in
clude flag decorations alone. a. Lady
drivers only.
Second prize-Lady's mahogany writing
desk blouse & Hermann. Washington,
D. Co. Same conditions.
Third prize-Auto sweater-coat Julius
Garfinkle & Co. Washington. d. c..
Same conditions.
Martin Co. Washington, D. c.. Same
conditions.
For gasoline cars only-First prize
Washington Post cup: ID Handsomest
floral decoration. design or not. CO To
apply to gasoline cars only. CO. Not to
include flag decorations alone.
Second prize-The Strasburger cup DO
seph Strasburger. Family Shoe Store).
Same conditions
Wright. Philadelphia branch: Rudolph &
West Co.. Washington. d. c.. Same Coz.
litions.
Fourth prize-One Gabriel horn Gabriel
Horn Manufacturing Company. Cleveland.
Ohio. Same conditions.
Fifth prize-One Fisk tire Fisk Rubber
Company of Chicopee Falls. Mass. Phil
adelphia branch). Same conditions.
Prize of set Of Thermos bottles for the
car-any type-with most unique decora-
tions or making the most unique display
Prize donated by Mr.. j. NJ. Stoddard OF
Cook & Stoddard
Uniaue-Defnition: Single or alone in
any quality; without q like or equal"
For electrics driven by men only:
First prize-Saks & Company cup; l.
hapdsomest floral decoration, design OF
not: ., to apply to electric cars only; 3
not TO include flag decorations alone: 4
men drivers only.
Second prize-Suit of clothes Parker
Bridget Coz. Same conditions.
Third prize-One set of carvers Of. p
Nav Hardware Coz. Same conditions.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

Miss Ashley is in her boudoir, lying
down. She will see you, SIR" was the
reply
Fleming ran upstairs. When he en-
tered the room where the girl was lying
his heart gave a bound, and then al
most stood still, for what he beheld
was a complete wreck of the beautiful,
stately, healthy girl he used to know.
Her eyes were deeply sunken, her face
was not only pale but almost blue In
tint, and she had scarcely strength
she held out her hand. 1t was so thin
that it might almost have belonged to
a skeleton.
II am so delighted to see you," she
whispered. "Do please help me to get
down to the tapestry room. l know
shall be better there"
II will carry you down" said Flem-
ing bluntly.
He lifted her in his strong arms and
took her downstairs.
"Bah!' he said, when he entered the
room. "How cold the air is here!"
ooh, no; it is quite lovely" she an
swered; land what a nice fire! Sit by
me, and let US talk. 1 am very weak;
ter"
"Have you seen a doctor?"
"Oh, no; | don't believe n doctors"
"Well. I am going to make it my
business to get the very best advice
possible" was Fleming's answer.
The girl smiled at him, but made no
reply. She closed her eyes, looking
like one almost dead. Fleming sat by
her for a minute or two; then he
jumped up and went out. Once again
he felt that slight giddiness which he
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

had expedienced during his last visit to
the room.
1t did not take him many minutes to
drive down to the village and send
telegram to Sir Andrew Fordyce, one
of the greatest specialists of the day.
Come at any COST and at once,
wired Fleming.
He waited until the reply assured
him that the great doctor would arrive
at Sharpnall manor at an early hour
on the following morning. He resolved
to spend the night at the village inn
for when he returned to the manor he
was told that Miss Ashley had been
removed to her bedroom. She had been
suffering from a slight fainting attack,
but was now better, and did not wish
to be distributed again that night.
Early the next morning Fleming and
the doctor met.
Il have no right to do anything"
said the young man, but l may as
we'll tell you the truth. l love her;
am as poor as they are made, and she
is a wealthy woman But once she was
poor-as poor as | am. l don't propose
to marry her, or any nonsense of that
sort, for 1 know l am not in her posi-
serious is happening to her. Anyhow.
1 will stay in the house until you have
pronounced your verdict"
The doctor made no answer. Con-
Quoted by Miss Ashley's maid, he went
up to her room. He came down after
a long time looking very grave.
"You want to know the truth?" he
said, as his eyes met Fleming's.
YES" replied the other, turning
white.
1.-The girls symptoms point most dis
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

What queer and AIMING tapestry"
was Fleming's remark.
Don't you like it?' answered joan
Il think it is splendid; l have just
had it restored My uncle bought it as
a bargain some years ago. 1t is really
old Flemish; date unknown"
"You needn't tell me that you have
had it restored Now who was such
a Goth as to put in those vivid
greens?"
You must not speak like that, Mr.
Fleming. The tapestry was restored
by the greatest firm in the world
Messrs. Goldenhawk & Co. of Brus-
sells"
IT don't care what they call them
selves; [ should like more subdued
colors. Let's forget about the tapestry.
Come and take a walk. There's an un-
comfortable feeling in this room which
I cannot quite describe"
When Fleming went out into the
spacious grounds he had a sense of
giddiness which almost amounted to
nausea. 1t quickly passed, however,
and at dinner he was looking quite like
himself
you are dreadfully pale" he said
to Joan. "You had much more color
when you were helping me to model
lovely little figures in the old studio at
Chelsea"
"Ah! I was busy then" she said,
with sigh; busy, and oh! so very
happy"
When he bade her goodby, he said:
Mine is the old address. Write to me
if you want anything"
"And you are still my true friend"
'I think I am your truest friend in
all the world"
Fleming returned to his studio
worked harder than ever with his
brushes and palette, tried to produce
broader and better effects on his can
vas, and all the time he thought of
Joan, and Joan only.
He had loved her for several years
His greatest hope had been that he
might venture to ask her to be his
wife, but the great fortune which she
now possessed put such an idea out of
his head.
Nevertheless, I will guard her if I
cam" he said to himself, land VINO
knows-there is never any saying what
may happen. She will always be beau
tiful in my eyes, but she did not look
half the girl she was when We had
our studios side by side. And what
execrable taste was that which made
the green so vivid in the old tapestry?
Goldenhawk & Co. Who are they? I
never heard of them"
He searched for a catalogue of the
picture dealers and art restorers in
Brussels, but could not find the name.
This fact brought a strange suspicion
to his mind. He became restless and
uneasy. There was no letter from
Joan. At the end of three weeks he
determined to risk everything and pay
another visit to Sharpnall manor.
He was greeted by the old butler, who
wore a very serious face. "I am afraid
SIR" he said, you cannot see Miss
Ashley; she is ILL.,"
Take her my card" was Fleming's
reply; "she may like to see me for
minute or two"
The man went, and soon returned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-26
TODAY's MARKET REPORTS

Chicago, Aug 26.-WHEAT-The wheat
market was bearishly affected during ear
i'd progress in harvesting in the Canadian
northwest and by decline of 11sd to 1Ad
at Liverpool. Commission houses general
ly had selling orders. Demand came chief
were sc to sc below yesterday s final
figures, September being at SIC to SAc
and December at 9315c to 939s993Ac. Later
September sold at STAG and then dropped
back to $3.50. December rallied to $40
93Hc, but declined again to 931zc.
A strong tone developed toward mid
remainder of the session. Buying by a
leading elevator interest was the feature
of trading. September advanced to 9S1sc
and December to &c. The close was
cember a shade lower at 94d94sc.
CORN-The heaviness of wheat prompt
ed considerable selling of corn which re-
suited in moderate weakness early in the
day. Opening quotations were shade to
sc lower, September being at 655sc to
CSC. For time the price of the Septem-
The market failed to respond to the
firmness of wheat. sentiment in the pit
being bearish all day. Poor demand for
the cash grain was an influential factor
at 65Ac and the close was easy with Sep
TENDER off 1@5sc at 65ssc.
OATSTrade In oats was fairly active
bearish owing to the weakness of other
grains. September opened 1sc lower at
361zc and sold off to $3.50.
weak at the start owing to a 10c decline
in live hogs. but rallied somewhat on
support by local packers. Prices opened
unchanged to Sc lower.
RYE5Cash: 70d72c; December, CSC.
BARLEY-CaSh: 51@66c.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. $3.50; October,
CiSfI.oVER-Cash: s11.so; March. s12.05@
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-26
HARTMAN STOCKS WEAK.
Heavy Sales of Union Pacific on the
Decline.


New York Aug. 26.-The Hartman
stocks were weak again today at the
opening of the stock market. One block
of lie, 900 shares of Union Pacific opened
at a range of 2031z and 2021z, a decline
of 8 points against yesterdays closing.
Dealings in Southern Pacific were more
moderate, with a decline of over a
point soon after the opening. Union
Pacific sold lower, to 201% in the first
few minutes, which is practically the
lowest price touched by that stock in
over three weeks Union Pacific pre-
ferred decline az points. There were
recessions of a point or more through
out the entire active list on the ex-
change.
During the first half hour the liquida-
ton continued on an extensive scale
with losses Of Ssz points in Union Pa
Southern Pacific was down 1ss, Illinois
Central 13s. New York Central IL,
United States Steel 1, Consolidated Gas
2A and General Electric "a. There
was heavy selling also of Reading,
which carried the price down IL points.
Some support in Union Pacific rallied
the market slightly before the end OF
the first hour, but another and moro
severe decline sent prices lower than
before.
first hour of trading aggregated more
than 400, 900 shares.
Trading fell off slightly during the
second hour with recOverieS of to Up
points. but price movements were stu
unsettled. Little support was being
bracing itself for another spasm OF
liuuidatfon This came before noon,
when Union Pacific fell to 2001z, loss
from the opening Of more than points.
The whole list was off in sympathy but
another feeble rally set in at midday. :
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-26
$ your reward. but it goes beyond

is your reward, but it goes beyond
that
Can it be an unselfish love that
wishes to brand child as illegitimate
just for the sake of its love while lit
tie? AS she expressed it to cheer the
day and make the world brighter.
While Mrs. Barclay is being cheered
and her world frightened my baby
would be growing to womanhood with
the weight upon her heart and the
yearning to prove her parentage to the
money seeking her happiness by an
others loss. she would go to these
overcrowded homes and brighten the
lives of some of those poor little ones,
she would be much happier and would
receive in greater measure the love of
the innocent that she so much yearns
for.
1t is painful to me now to recall
the circumstances which separated my
baby from me on the day of her birth.
And with Mrs. Barclays knowledge of
those things 1 do not see how she can
have it in her heart to make the state
ments she has to the public.
If Mrs. Barclay thought half as much
of baby's future happiness as she does
of her own satisfaction she would glad
" relinquish those papers and thereby
give the father courage to declare him
self her protector. Real flesh and blood
parents, both father and mother, are
every child's rightful heritage:
I regret very much that my baby has
been compelled to hear the discussions
that have taken place in her presence
the last few days. While in her own
home we never discussed those things
before her and not for anything would
put fear into her little heart and the
statement that 1 taught her to fear
death at Mrs. Barclays hands is per-
nicious.
In having a kindergarten in our home
for her we hoped and have always tried
to fill her little mind SO full of good
things that there is no room left to hate
or fear anything or anybody. Even
though 1 know that my baby is put to
sleep by the woman who is trying to
come between us and whose ideals for
a child are so different from my own
when she tells me of Mrs. Barclays
words to her, I cannot for her sake,
afford to say more than that Mrs Bar
clay probably does not know better.
CHARLOTTE E. BLEAKLEY-