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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-28
HOUSE CHAMBER SMALLER.
Resolution Passed Appropriatins
Money for Proposed Changes

The Mccall resolution. authorizing the
expenditure of $35OO00 for the purpose of
making a change in the hall of the House
of Representatives, reducing the size of
the chamber by one-third. substituting
racks for the present desks and irlprov-
ing the ventilation system of the cham
Der, was adopted by the House last night
practically without opposition.
Mr.. Mccall explained the purpose of
the resolution and read to the House the
voluminous report of the Investigations
of the library committee into the subject.
This report was recently published in full
in The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-28
Personal Mention.

st. John Gaffney, American consul gen.
eral at Dresden. Germany. has arrived
at the Arlington Hotel
Carl Kaufman and daughters of st.
Gall. Switzerland. and Mrs. Nathan kauf-
man of Providence. r. l., are visiting
their parents. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Blumen-
thai, 1924 NJ street northwest. They will
be at home to their friends Wednesdays
in March.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-28
EXCITING FINISH TO GAME
MIX-UP BETWEEN BASKET BALL
PLAYERS IN BALTIMORE.
Washington Y. M. c. A. Team De.
feated by the Central Branch
Five of Monumental City.
Special Dispatch TO The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
BALTIMORE Md. February GA
small riot in the nature of a free light
between the players and spectators came
as climax tonight to a hot basket ball
game between the Central Y. NJ. c. !. of
this city and the Washington Y. NJ. {. A.
in the local gym" The two teams, run
ming neck and neck for top honors il the
Tri-city Basket Ball League, We're en-
gaging in a contest on which rested the
championship. The contest was fast and
furious, and the 800 spectators were wild
with enthusiasm and excitement, cheering
and hollering at the players like wild In
dams.
The trouble began two minutes before
the close of the game, when time was be-
ing held for an injured player. McGinnis.
a Central rooter, who with a number Of
others standing on the side lines, had been
haunting the visitors about being beaten.
made a remark to Fowler. one of the
Washington guards, which starred the
man from the Capital city to action.
This was the signal for a general rush
from both players and spectators within
reach. AT least thirty were in less than
a second pushing and showing in mad
attempt to reach the combatants. Cries
of Soak him." Put him off the floor"
and numerous other things rent the air
and it was nearly five minutes before the
physical directors and other peacefully
inclined persons could quell the disturb
ance. No one was hurt though the prin
cipals in the affair got two or three good
swings at each other.
Practically Out of It.
The Centrals won the game, IS 10 IA.
which practically puts Washington out o.
the race and makes Baltimore's chances
of repeating its trick of last year and
again winning the banner as good as . 10
/. But two more games remain in the
schedule, and it will be very surprising
if the Centrals don't finish winner
The first half which ended IL to IL.
brought out some of the most sensational
basket ball ever in this city
There was no end to the action of the
plays, and from the start of the whistle
until the final there was not moments
let I'D. The crowd at times was frantic
with excitement.
Fry of the Centrals shot the first goal
of the evening, which was signal for
Unusual enthusiasm. Immediately follow
ing this outburst of enthusiasm. Hubbard.
for the visitors, scored the first goal for
his team. This set the Washington root
ers loose. The famous yell of the Wash
instonians was heard throughout the
play. The first half stood a tie, IL to IL.
Decided in the Second Half.
The second half was marked with long
range attempts to reach the baskets. Hen
derson, for the locals, started things going
by securing a good goal from a difficult
position. The bali had no rest in this
half, for the boys rushed things; first 1T
appeared in one end and then suddenly
appeared in the other. Fry. CentraIs star
man. made some very difficult goals.
The lineup follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-28
Omaha Rioters Bound Over.

OMAHA, Neb., February 21-Seven of
the alleged participants in the South
Omaha riots of week ago were bound
over to the district court by Police Jus
Uce Callahan of South Omaha. before
whom they were given a preliminary
hearing today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-28

repeated those portions of his previous
testimony which the court had declared
admissible. The restrictions of the court
made the witness testimony brief.
Gen. Garner then said:
The governor may stand aside. Later
on. should we decide to do SO. we will
cross-examne the governor"
Judge Hart then adjourned court unth
Monday at q a m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-28
Mayor Tom johnson to Take Up Law

COLUMBUS, Ohio, February 21-Mayor
Tom l.. Johnson of Cleveland today of
ficialy notified the supreme court Of his
intention to become a lawyer. In his ap-
Iiication he said that his preceptor is TO
he Newton Baker. city solicitor OF CIeve-
land. He gave his age as fifty-four years
and claimed To possess the necessary
Qualifications 10 become disciple of
Black stone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-28
American Defeats English Fighter

Special Cablegram to The Star.
PARIS. February 27-Willie Lewis, the
American boxer, defeated CroxOn. an
English fighter, in the fifth round of a
match here tonight Lewis although
thirty-seven pounds lighter than his ad-
VerSdry, won with ease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-28
Educative Travelling.
From the Madrid DIario

Travelling has become SO cheap SO
rapid. SO easy and is such an important
factor of modern education, that those
who stay at home during their holidays
must be either ignorant or lazy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-28
Greetings From Mexico.

White House yesterday afternoon.
In presenting his credentials Ambas-
.Sador Barra said
Greetings From Mexico.
1T is not a vain phrase. usual in cases
like the present, that which afirms the
wishes OF the people and the government
of Mexico to make more cordial every
day the existing relations between the
two countries. This is advised by their
respective economic interests: is imposed
by the equality of their political institu-
lions. and IS assured by the friendly and
elevated judgment that directs the inter
national politics of each one of the two
states. inspired in respect to justice and
guided by the most sincere sentiments of
mutual estimation.
''AII my efforts in the high post with
which l have been honored by my govern
ment will tend to consolidate more and
more those links of friendship. l have
the hope that these efforts will find in
the government of the United States of
America the effica cious aid that will ia
cilitate the mission which has been con-
terred upon me.
The people and government of Mexi-
co have the heartiest wishes for the con-
slant and increasing prosperity of this
republic, whose greatness is an example
and stimulant, and for the happiness
of the eminent statesman it's President.
faithful representative of the manly and
high character of the American people.
Permit me, Mr.. President to unite to
these good wishes. my own, most express
sively and cordially"
The Presidents Response
In his reply the President said:
For the great republic adjoining our
own the American people have ever had
a peculiar regard. Like institutions and
like fields for the development of re-
sources and trade have formed a strong
bond of economic union, while like aims
of the two governments for the peace,
of America have brought the United
pathetic intercourse.
Your announced purpose to use your
utmost efforts to still further strengthen
and consolidate those ties of friendship
will therefore meet with the hearty CO.
operation and support of this government
and of the American people who have SO
often and abundantly testified their
friendly esteem for Mexico and the Mex
lean people.
''Voicing the sentiment of my country
men. l tender every good wish for the in
Creasing prosperity of Mexico, and on my
own behalf l ask you to convey to your
great President the expression Of my per-
sonal regard and earnest wish for his
welfare and happiness.
To you, Mr.. Ambassador, ] offer a cor
dial welcome to our Capital and a no less
close place in our esteem than your emf
nent predecessor deserved and won"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-28
Decided in the Second Half.

FIRST haIf-Score. 1 10 II Umpire<R1cketts
Timers - Beckett, Washington. and Cof0eliuS
Baltimore. Goals from feld-Croghan. /: Huo.
bard .; Fowler. /: Fry. B: krieger. I. and
Fry, s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-28
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Health
Never Fails to Restore
Gray Hair to its Natural
Color and Beauty.

No matter how long it has been gray
or faded. Promotes aluxuriant growth
of healthy hair. Stops its falling out
and positively removes Dan.
druff. Keeps hair soft and glossy. Re.
fuse all substitutes. ~ times as much
in $1.O0 as Soc. size. Is Not a Dye.
81 and soc. bottles, at druggists
Send &c for free book 1.-THE Care Of the HAIR"
PHO Hay Spec. Co., Newark, N. J.
Hays Harfsna Soap cures Pimp,e..
red. rough and chapped hands, ind all skin dis
eases. Keeps skin fine and soft. 2sc. druggists.
Send &c for FREQ book 1.-The Care Of the Skin u
oDONNELLS PHAR.; PEOPLES PHAR.
REHS MODERN PHAR. STEVENS PHAR.
SPARKS BROS. TWO STORES. nol5-Su-.f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-28
AMBASSADOR BARRA RECEIVED
MEXICO'S NEW REPRESENTA-
TIVE GREETED BY PRESIDENT.
Cordial Message From the Southern
Republic Heartily Reciprocated
by Mr.. Roosevelt.

Senior Don Francesca L.. de la Barra
who succeeded Senior Don Creel as Next
can ambassador to the United States, was
formally received by the President at the
White House yesterday afternoon
In presenting his credentials Ambas-
ssador Barra said:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-28
Committee and Guests.

The banquet committee consisted of the
secretary of the club, Ralph p. Barnard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-28
Some Wireless kilograms.

Throughout the evening a wireless
telegraph instrument could be heard
buzZing. and many messages We're re-
ceived at the banquet hall. One of the
early dispatches purported to he from
the steamship Mauretania in midatlan-
tic, and read:
Boys this is the largest water wagon
/ ever Travelled on" It'was signed Car
RE Nation"
Another message was addressed to the
Times, and was from the Office of that
paper
Can you find out" it read what
President Roosevelt thinks OF Benjamin
r. Tillman?'
Toastmaster Davis reported that Presi-
dent Roosevelt said that while Senator
Tillman has been Il very useful public
crash terrifically and the POSTMASTER
announced that the message was so hot
ii would not pass the censor.
According to another message, the
New York Sun telegraphed the Univer-
sity Club: During the Presidents trip
to Africa every lion will be expected to
do his duty.
sent a message reading: Regret ex-
ceedingly inability to be present at ban
Guet because the mare I bought at Hot
Springs has developed splint''
King Menelik photographed to this ef-
feet: Tell Roosevelt regret to an
nounce Barnum & Bailey have secured
first option on total animal output this
year.
Committee and Guests.
The banquet committee consisted of the
secretary pf tho cluh RnlDh BARNARD
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11
A sANER ATTITUDE.

Ono OF the hopeful aspects of the
campaign which Is being waged along
the limo OF n conservation OF our coun-
ry's natural sources Is the remarkable
change which has taken place In the
attitude OF the lumbermen OF the north
and west toward the aims and work
OF CLIFFORD Pinchot, chief OF the forest
service bureau But a short two or
three years ago they viewed and styled
him an n well meaning but enthusiastic
tdealfst who had whole lot Of no.
lions that wouldn't dovetail in with
the cold dollar and cents considerations
which were uppermost In their minds.
But now that he has succeeded in dem
onstrxting TO them that the only thing
he Is after IS such administration Of
the forests as will give them a maxi
mum usefulness and make them a per-
petual source OF revenue they are I'M
stinted in their praise Of him as their
chief benefactor AS a result they are
cooperating with him in every way
possible, including adequate measures
for the fighting Of forest fires. the cut
ting OF timber by selection and the pro-
tecttng OF the Seeding conifers, as well
as the introduction Of methods OF pre-
serving wood and timber which will
add greatly to their life and usefulness.
This change OF attitude is most whole
some and BODIES wen for the coming
years.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11
BUYING uNsIcHT

There are n number Of fruit ranch
promotion schemes In several sections
OF the west which the cautious In
weston would do well to investigate
Thoroughly before wasting his money
on them we refer to tracts which are
being developed by men none too
serupulous and advertised as ready
to bear at the end or FIVE years. when
inspection OF the tracts reveals the
sorry fact that not only were poor and
cheap trees set out to begin with, but
tney have not been properly pruned or
cultivated during the five year period.
Before investing In any such fruit
ranches the prospective buyer should
not only inspect first hand the condi-
ton OF the tract which is later to be
his at from $500 TO $500 per acre, but
should inquire with even greater pains
into the financial standing and reputa-
ton for integrity which the men back.
ing the scheme have with bankers and
other conservative and reliable people
IN the community. II fellow has his
senses with him be would not become
engaged to woman a thousand miles
away without seeing her or buy a
horse insight on a strangers recon.
mendation- He should use as much
judgment in buying fruit ranch.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11
How to Mako Bran Baths.

One Of the latest things for the
nervous woman who is trying to re-
duce her fractions nerves is the bran
bath just before retiring Mt night. This
not only has a soothing effect, but In
cidentally softens and whitens the
skin. To make the bath buy ordinary
bran at n feed store and keep 1t In a
tin box away from mice. Make a bag
OF cheesecloth from twelve to eighteen
inches square and stun 1t with bran
until about as full as n pine pillow.
This bag is put in bathtub half filled
with warm water and squeezed until
the water is brown and hubby. 1t
Is not well to remain In the water
longer than five or six minutes, and II
possible the bather should rest ten
minutes and then be massaged. II
there is no one to do the massaging
one can rub the body thoroughly with
rough towel or knead It with the
hands.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11
TIE NEW YORK WAY.

The New York city board OF health
has recently inaugurated a vigorous
warfare on the common houseHy as
prolific spreader Of disease. Among
the more important recommended lions
to the public whose cooperation is
asked in tho campaign OF extermina-
tion arc the following: Keep flies away
from the sick and kill those appearing
in the sickroom; do not allow decaying
material to accumulate near the prem
tses; cover piles that do accumulate
with lime or kerosene; keep receptacles
containing garbage covered and the
contents sprinkled with lime OF kero-
sene; keep all stable manure screened
In pit or vault or sprinkled with lime
and kerosene; pour kerosene into the
drains; burn or bury all table refuse
and screen all windows and doors.
especially IN the kitchen and dining
room. The same instructions give the
following as the most effective method
OF killing flies: Place in plates or
soucers about the house n weak solu-
don OF formaldehyde In water Ctwo
teaspoonfuls TO the pint. 1t has no
Offensive smell. is fatal to disease
germs and IS practically nonpoisonous
except to insects. The youngsters
could drink a saucerful of this without
suffering serious Inconvenience. and
enough formaldehyde could be bought
Tor 10 cents to last all summer.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11
rHE sKuhK cAaaAnE

Botanists seem agreed that a DIS
tinct purpose Is served in natures
economy in the foul odor which char.
acteTizes the carrion fungus, or skunk
cabbage. The stalk OF this variety OF
fungus II hollow, and on its top Is
borne wrinkled cap perforated In the
middle by an opening. The surface Of
the cap Is covered with n Shiny green
ish-blRck mass OF spores and mucilage.
Various fiies and burying beetles. de-
cefved By this odor. are attracted to
II IN the supposition that Il IS decay.
ing animal matter AIghting, their
feet become Bmeared with spores and
mucflaEe, which they carry away and
distribute. getting nothing for their
pains. A Brazilian relative OF tine
Etinkhorn. besides prscticing the de-
ceits mentioned. has a conspicuous
white ven hanging down from the cap.
which travellers gay r. slightly phos-
phorescent at night, which causes noe.
turnal insects 20 be drawn % e.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11

A friend who always takes much
pride In bis place has finally become
Disguised with the cedar hedge, which
for many years past has been perform
ing the mission OF n high board fence
about his premises, and has taken
It out. THIS Is a very commendable
move, for henceforth passersby Will be
able TO see the stretch Of blue grass
lawn and the pretty beds OF phlox,
salyias and asters which always grace
T. incidentally the apples on the
nearby trees will be less subject 90
scab and blight. More Of these hedges
ought 20 be rooted out us4ess. per-
chance, they serve as n screen for thu
which ls uglY o. uncomelY.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11
BUILDING A HOME.
How TO Secure the Best Effect, q. q
Small Cost

Persons OF limited means who ere
building houses IN the country win
md that better effects may be secured
with soft wood stained with a thin
varnish than with inexpensive and
badly finished hard woods. For exam
pie. n cheap quality OF oak treated in
the highly glazed fashion one often
sees has nothing to recommend II,
while soft woods hold most exquisite
shades; also the work OF applying
the surface finish may be done by an
inexperienced woman after few
trials on odd pieces that give one an
hea about putting on the liquid evenly.
Soft woods. well seasoned. Will not
warp. and white ones take color best
III water stain Is applied with wide
brush It permits the grain to show
through This may be differently treat
ed when dry II one likes variety. II
this finish is carefully rubbed with a
dry cloth while wet the wood shows
different color effect than II left 10
dry without rubbing.
Another tone Is secured by rubbing
the polish after It is dry and then ap-
plying n small quantity of thin furni-
ture oil. A shellac or sizing that may
be fixed by the local painter will also
bring another tone into the effect.
Green and brown lend themselves TO
this treatment better than any other
shade, and really astonishingly pretty
tints may be developed from either
when the wood Is treated in this man.
ner. The surfaces should be smooth,
so that no fancy corners will appear
I'm doors or windows. This is no loss
to person who possesses good taste,
FOR the so called ornaments that are
turned out by thousands every day do
not add to the rooms attractiveness.
In n small and inexpensive house.
where the ceilings are low. wooden
door handles are prettier than glass
or metals. They are more In keeping
with a cottage or bungalow plan and
nre also inexpensive.
Very good raftered ceilings may be
made at comparatively small expense
IL thin beams Of rough wildwood are
used. These are laid on edge and
stained to match the rest OF the wood
work. The ceiling that rests on them
Is narrow boards dovetailed together.
Diamond panes add tremendously to
the artistic appearance OF a small
house in the country and do not greatly
increase the cost OF building. The low
er sash should contain one big pane,
not to detract from the effect Of the
many small ones above.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11

When the matter is simmered down,
there seems to be mighty little gain in
a fellows scrimplng everlastingly and
working Ike n slave from one years
end to another 70 accumulate a bank
account and finally carrying It so far
that no ruins his health and loses ths
power TO enjoy the ease and compe-
tence which he has striven so hard &c
attain. il is very much better TO let
up n bic before the breakdown and
avoid the expense as well as the an
noysnce and discomfort OF broker
health. A bunch OF fellows we know
and doubtless a host we don't are IN
wiling just this condition Of things by
their present gait.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11
How to Max. a Novel Photo Holder.

An odd background for photographs
is an animal skin such as may be
found in the art departments OF the
large stores.
They cost about dollar each and
come in variety of colorings. Crosses
are cut on the skins with n sharp
knife, one cross for each picture. Then
the corners are taken back, and there
is blank space in the size or the pho
tograph which is glued to the back OF
the skin. When all are in place # is
hung upon the wall.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11
How TO Adjust an Extsnsion rsbI.

A table that IS just the right size for
the number OF guests TO be entertained
IL much better than one that is too
large. Often the addition OF leaf
makes the table out OF proportion. One
Ingenious hOusekeeper has simpllfed
this problem by having one Of her
leaves split In hair for occasions whe.
only slightly more elbow room IL de-
a.tra
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11
How to Relieve Inflamsd Ex.n.

Every one suffers at some time or
other from n slight Inflammation or
irritation OF the eye caused by strain
ing It in some way or by some foreign
substance getting into It. In such cases
the skin of an egg will afford relief.
Take the thin inner skin out OF the
egg and put It on the top OF the lid
and place n bandage over It. The In
fiammation will soon go down. and the
pain will leave the eye.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11
How. 20 stlH.n can1ll..-

AS every one knows, warm weather
plays havoc with candles, causing
them when used on the dinner table
or about the room for illumination to
take on a decided droop. This can be
completely obvlated by keeping the
candles for several hours before they
are 20 be used ia the lcebox. where
they harden sufficiently to last through
an evening.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11
How to Decorate q Fancy Cake.

II you have a large iced cake that
you wish 10 decorate for fete or n
table OF a bazaar the quickest and
easiest way to fasten the decorations
Of vines and flowers is to pin them So
curely with the smallest size invisible
hairpins-new ones naturally. These
pins hold the trimmings securely in
place and II carefully put in do not
make unsightly marks on the cake
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11

1t is a matter OF regret that the
poison Ivy and poison oak. both shrubs
OF attractive leaf form and marvellous
ly beautiful coloring, cannot be handled
with impunity and plucked to add
beauty TO autumn decorations OF the
home. But they add their brilliant
touch OF color to copse or roadside
hedge and in this perform n mission.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11

Some experiments in the thinning OF
apples have been conducted ut the
Connecticut experiment station. In
one Of these the young fruit on two
Baldwin trees was thinned, giving an
increase in crop value OF TN cents and
$IS3 respectively. Just another In
stance of where intensive care paid.