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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-16
LEGENDS OF CHINESE WALL.
Chin Who Crossed the Empire On a
Horse of Cloud

| From Harper's.
| Before resuming our journey l asked
| the governor of the inn about the Long
| Wall. He made answer thus:
chin Shin Hwang. without doctrine.
compelled the people to build it. He
| walked his horse and examined the boun-
Diary. Afterward there was the husband
| of the Meng Chang woman. Because he
| was building the wall he was compelled
| to die in it, The Meng Chang woman.
weeping for her husband. moved heaven
and earth The ten thousand li-long
wall, with one cry. was Wept down.
| In this village. untouched by civiliza-
| ton. ignorant of the camera. where a
| photograph of beautiful young woman
| affrighted the beholders. many interesting
| legends about the wall were gathered. In
| brief. some of them are as follows: Chin.
| borne triumphantly across the empire on
| his horse of cloud. stamped thrice every
| Ii. and on each crushed spot sprang up a
| tower. Chin was broken. bad man The
wall was erected in one day. being 10000
| Ii long. 1t was ruined when one woman
gave a scream, and it collapsed from the
sea to Tibet. There were eighteen suns
when Chin built: the men were kept
| working so long that grass had time to
grow in the dust which lodged on their
heads. The men worked SO long that
they fell asleep and woke up patriarchs.
Chin had mammoth shovels that threw up
a Ii of wall at a scoop. the men were
twelve feet tail and broad in proportions:
nowadays men are small and could not
build the wall \ god looked down from
heaven and saw the people being thrown
into the wall for not doing the work. so
| he came down and gave a thread to the
workmen, who put it around their wrists
to increase strength. When the king
| found out he took this magic thread and
plated it into a lash for whip. With
the magic whip he could remove noun
tains or make the Yellow river stop. -
Tod lo lot f,f
four houses, known as the Water Cave
rayine.
Here again we gathered a choice collec-
ition of local legends, showing many
variants on few themes of cruelty. love
and magic. One is that the line of the
wall was marked out not by Chin. but
| by Chins white magic horse. 4 saddle
was tied to its tail, and it was allowed to
wander freely. Whittier 1t strayed the
architect followed and pegged out the
lime for the builders: and to this day
stand the abandoned forty Ii of wall to
prove the story.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-16
LuCANIA BURNS FOR IS HOURS
CUNARD LINER SINKS IN
THIRTY FEET OF WATER.
Firemen Had to Hustle to Save
Themselves-Hull Sound and
Speedy Repairs to Be Made.

| LIVERPOOL. August 16.-The Cunard
| liner Lucania. which caught fire Satur-
| day night while lying in the Huskisson
.dock here witt, only portion of her crew
| aboard. now lies in the mud at the bot
tom in thirty feet of water. The fire ragged
for fifteen hours. during which practically
all the interior forward of the tunnels
| was destroyed. The origin of the hre.
which began about I o'clock in the even
ing, is unknown. Stories are afioat of
| outbreaks of in various parts Of the
ship in rapid succession. but these re-
ports cannot be substantiated.
When the fire engines and fireboats got
alongside the burning liner the flames had
firm hold on .he interior woodwork IN
the forward part of the ship. especially
in the first saloon. Two thousand gal
Ions of water per minute were speedily
| pouring into the vessel, but the fire stead
lily worked its way forward until II
reached the steerage and then ii Travelled
downward, making havoc Of the forehod.
The heat was intense, and the plates OF
the promenade deck were twisted into ia
tastlc shapes. Nevertheless the engine
room bulkheads held and the fire did not
spread aft.
Keel Rests on Bottom.
About 3 o'clock in the morning either
the sea INVADED the snip or the deluge
of water which was being poured in un-
balanced her. She suddenly listed toward
the land. Her tunnels struck one OF
the dock sheds and cranes and were much
damaged. Half dozen hremen were
thrown overheard from the decks but
were rescued.
Several tugs after while attached wire
hawsers to the burning ship and succeed
ed In pulling her to an upright position
and away from the side OF the dock. The
Lucania then began to settle until her
keel rested on the bottom and the water
reached the top of her portfolios
1t was midday on Sunday. however. be-
fore the firemen could quit. Divers who
afterward went down and made an ex-
animation found that the hull is still
sound The ship Is little damaged aft
and the machinery is intact. The fore
part of the vessel however. including the
luxurious saloon fittings, is a charred
ruin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-16
SCHOLARLY CANDY MAN.
Christopher Is a Pharmacist and
Speaks Several Languages.

From the Kansas City Star
After mastering four languages and
studying theology and pharmacy Nicholas
Christopher. a Greek, finds that he must
sell Turkish candy on a street corner to
make living. But he is not complaining
The candy business is both pleasant and
profitable he says. and there is the ad-
vantage, too. of having a large acauaint-
ance. Christophers stand is on 9th street
near the alley between Main and Walnut
streets
Christopher was left an orphan on Sa-
mothrace. one of the archipelago islands
His uncle. Greek Catholic priest, sought
TO train him for a life in the priesthood
Young Christopher was hurried off to Con-
stantinople to study theology.
They dressed me in skirts and set me
TO the task OF learning how TO be a
priest. Christopher said recently II
stood 1t few years, and then borrowed
some other clothes and ran away TO
America. When l came to Kansas City
twenty years ago l spoke Greek and
Turkish. Since then I have learned Eng
fish. Spanish and Italian. I commenced
learning English by reading the Star
about eighteen years ago I studied phar-
macy In Kansas City, but my knowledge
of II has brought me no money"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-16
Excavations in Knossos.
From lions Herald.


In the course of excavations conducted
at knossos by Or. Evans, a stone sepul-
ciral chamber has been discovered. with
a pavilion shaped roof. in the same style
as the royal tomb. and dating, as appears
from pottery found on the spot, from a
relatively early period-the third middle
minoan"-probab about the eighteenth
century. B. &. The tomb had been plum
dered. but still contained some important
relics. including a fine gold mounted in
taglio, showing a huge Molossian dog
with two men. and a gold ring engraved
with a design of four figures dancing,
while above a religious ceremony is rep
resented The dancing figures bear a
curious resemblance to those on one of
the miniature frescoes found In the
palace of Knossos. Before the close of
the season preliminary excavations will
be carried out at Mount Iuktas, the ira
ditional tomb of Zeus."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-16
Oldest Agricultural College.
-om the Baltimore Sun

From the Baltimore Sun.
Maryland has been a pioneer in many
lines, and in entering new fields OF in
dustry and education has pointed the way
that the nation has followed Few even
of our own citizens remember that the
Maryland Agricultural College was the
first regular college in the country found
ed for the purpose OF teaching improved
methods in agriculture. 1t has continued
and extended its good work and has kept
abreast of the times II has educated and
equipped hundreds Of able young men In
in the improvement of agriculture. and
has had a great influence in improving
the methods OF farming. gardening. stock
raising and dairying in this state. The
college was chartered as early as 1888
and is now entering upon its hfty-thtr0
year of usefulness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-16
A Novel Coat-of-Arms.
From Bsiiy's Magazine.

From Ba1Iy 5 Magazine.
The province of Ontario has obtained
the royal warrant for the coat-of-arms of
its choice. and It's distinguishing features
are such as will appeal to sportsmen.
the supporters" of the shield being a
moose and wapiti while the crest is a
black bear There was some discussion
as to the propriety of choosing the bear
rather than the beaver, but the weight
of opinion was in favor of the former.
and Ontario boasts the only coat-of-ar
In the world in which all the animals hold
the rank of game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-16
HIBERNIANS UNvEIL MONUMENT
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES AT
CROSSE ISLE, NEAR QUEBEC.
Thousands of Rank and File of
That Order Pay Tribute to Vic
tins of Famine and Fever.
snecial Disnatch 10 The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star
QUEBEC, Canada, August 16.-Im-
pressive ceremonies were had at Crosse
Isle. near this city. yesterday, in con-
nection with the unwilling of monu-
ment to the famine and fever stricken
Irshmen who were emigrating to this
continent in 1916. Thousands persisted
on that tragic occasion, and it was to
commemorate their passing that the An
cient Order of Hibernians of the United
States and Canada appropriated funds
and erected this monument Yesterday s
ceremonies were participated in by the
officials of state and church in Canada.
the national officers of the Ancient Or
der of Hibernans and many thousands
of the rank and file of the order.
Solemn religious services were first held
in the cemetery, when the Archbishop of
Quebec. Mgr. Begin. officiated The SER
mon was preached by Rev. A. f. Mcclure.
provincial chaplain of the A. o. H. of
Quebec. c. j. Foy. national director of
the A. O. Fl. for Canada. presided and
introduced the speakers. His eXcellency
Mgr. Sbarretti, papal delegate to Canada.
unveiled and officiated at the blessing OF
the monument.
Noted Speakers.
The speakers were Matthew Cummings,
national president of the A. .. H. Sir
Charles Fitzpatrick of Canada, Rev John
D. Kennedy national director, A. o. Fl. i:
Charles Murphy, secretary of state of
Canada: Rev Father Hanley, c. S. S. r.,
rector of ST. Patrick's Church, Quebec,
and county chaplain, A. o. H.: l.. A.
Taschereau. minister of public works and
labor, province of Quebec: Maj. Edward
T. MoCrystal. national director, A. o. Fl.
The last two named spoke in French and
Gaelic, respectively.
The ceremonial was given a martial
aspect by the presence of local military
companies. The ceremonies closed with
an impressive bestowal of the papal bless
ing upon the auditors by Papal Delegate
Sbarretti.
There are. number here from Wash
ington. among them being P. I. Moran.
ma tional director of the a. O. H.. and p.
j. Haltigan. editor of the official organ
of that organization.
At a meeting of Division No. .. a. O.
H.. yesterday afternoon, in Eagles Hall.
Rev George Dougherty, assistant treas
urer of the Catholic University. paid
tribute to the Irish race. referring par
ticularly to those who died at Crosse Isle
of shin fever. Whole shiploads, he said
came to Quebec the victims of fever.
History, he said. paints no more dread
picture than the passing Of these sons
and daughters of Ireland who persisted
after seeing this great continent Father
Doughertys address followed an an
nouncement of the athletic features to be
shown at Benning in September. and he
reminded his hearers how thankful they
should be to God for the great blessings
of health and strength that He has be-
slowed upon them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ. Turner of Shep-
herdstown w. Va. have announced the
engagement of their daughter Miss
Lorraine, to DR.. Nathaniel Rurwell, also
of Shepherdstown. The wedding will
take place In October.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-31
NEGRESS SEEKS PROPERTY
SHE DECIDED AWAY

Through her attorneys. Laura Green.
a negress, yesterday filed bill In the
Equity Court of Montgomery. petit
tioning that certain property be re-
turned to her. which she had decided
away while weak of mind and infirm
of body during 1906.
The bill alleges that while in such
weakened condition, she was induced
by a negress. Emma Scott. to deed to
her certain property in Montgomery
worth $1,000 for the cash consideration
of $25 and an agreement whereby the
Scott negress should personally look
after her. and should support her I'M
til her death.
Five months after the transfer, it is
alleged that the Scott neg. IS con-
veyed the property to Miles billiard %
snegro, and they both moved away from
Montgomery for a time. The billiard
negro returned shortly after. and re.
fused TO live up to the agreement made
in the transfer of the property to the
Scott negress.
The bill petitions that either the
Scott woman be compelled to max,
good her agreement either by personal
attention, or that she be compelled to
make an allowance of back pay of $500
and 5000 a year In the future for the
maintenance of Laura Green, or that
the property revert to the original
owner.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-31

manual training. 10 the real cause for
the small classes in the boys high
school. The parents of the child feel
that he should be put to work learn
ing how to make his living In a prac-
teal way as soon as he has learned
to read and write fairly well. \
This Is accomplished by the time the
boy has reached the Junior class of
the high school. and there being no
course OF manual training. the boy is
immediately put to work to learn
practical things. His book learning Is
neglected thereafter that his hands
may be trained in things practical.
With the Girls High School conii-
lions are radically different. While
some of the girls are put to work in
the stores Of the city as soon as pos
sible the great majority OF the enter
ing classes continue their courses of
study through graduation. The need
Of manual training Is not felt here,
although practical instruction in do
nestle science Is strongly advocated
for the Girls High School by those
who favor things practical in the bows
education.
Those, however. who have been agi-
tating manual training for the past
year. begin to see light in the recent
floating of the school bonds by the
council They say that with the erec-
ton of the new high school building
on the corner of South McDonough
and Scott streets for the coming school
term. will mean change In the pres
ent condition of things. That the
graduating class Of boys from the pub
lie schools will then be larger with
each succeeding year. and that Mont
gomery's school system will be on a
par with the best In the country.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-31
FREEDOM FOR SICK
JEFFERSON COUNTY CONVICTS
ARE GIVEN THEIR RELEASE.
In Most Cases Those Granted Execu-
tive Clemency, Are the Victims
OF An Incurable Dis
ease.

Five convicts of jefferson county
gained their freedom yesterday on pa
roles ordered by Governor Conner.
Each of the i've. according to the
statement of the Jefferson county
member Of the convict board, w. A.
Burns. Is the sufferer from an incur
able disease. tuberculosis in most OF
the cases. and the paroles were grant
ed. conditional that the county provide
for them at the almshouse until the abil-
lily to care for themselves Is acquired
Chairman Coin, of the Jefferson county
Commissioners Court. has youched for
the county's part OF the agreement.
The prisoners were Will Frederick
whose sentence was sixty days, with
an additional 1873 for costs. for assault
and battery with weapon; Mary
Mack 100 and Sc days for vagrancy
Hattie Long. 100 and so days for va
grancy; Ella Kimball. 100 and IS days:
Ida Albright. six months and ten
days and So days
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-31
INDUSTRIAL NEWS.
Much Work For Ensley MiIls-T. C. 1
To Move.

Much Work For Ensley Mills-T. Z. L.
To Move.
Birmingham. March 30.-(SpeciaL)-
The receipt of the order for steel rails
Monday. which was for five thousand
tons instead of thirty thousand. to-
gether with what little business was
on hand. will keep the big steel plant
at Ensley, near here, in operation to at
least the 10th of April. II not longer.
In the meantime 1t Is expected there
will be other large orders received
which may prevent the Hecessity of
shutting down the steel plant at all.
a matter that has been under serious
discussion in this entire district for
some days now.
No statements are being given out
at the general Offices or the company
f. H. Crockard. vice president. in
charge during the absence OF Presi-
dent Crawford. being rather uncom-
municative.
The Tennessee Coal. Iron and Rail
road Company. Omitted states Steel
Corporation). will on the 18TH of April
move from the Woodward building in
to the Brown Marx building. using the
fourteenth, fifteenth and sixteenth
floors OF the new structure. These
quarters will furnish more room for
the general offices and provide q big
assembly place for the monthly meet
Ing OF heads OF departments OF the big
cOEpoTastOns :.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-31

Nicholsville. March 30.-(Special.)-
The Southwestern District Sunday
School Convention of Marengo county
met at Putnam.
superintendent d. e. Day Of Nichols
Vile was made president and Charles
C. Hasty was elected secretary.
The convention was opened with
appropriate devotional exercises by
Elijah Anderson.
The following topics were then dis
cussed: First, the eff1cient Sunday
school superintendent. his qualifica-
lions and duties. Discussion was led
by E. Anderson, followed by others.
Second, qualifications and duties Of
good Sunday school secretary. discussed
by d. z. Day and others.
Third, preparation Of the lesson, by
the teachers co by the pupils, an ad-
dress by Professor Charles Hasty.
Fourth, Should fathers and mothers
attend the Sunday school and why?
Discussion was opened by Superinten-
dent B. G. Singleton of Putnam. fol-
lowed by Earl Day.
Fifth. Efficiency of teachers, e. An
derson In discussing this topic showed
that large majority of Sunday school
| teachers are lacking in knowing how
| to grasp the subject Of the lesson and
present 1t to their classes
| Sixth, How l conduct my Sunday
| school Superintendent d. e. Day OPEN
| ed and led the discussion and dem ION
| strated that each Superintendent must
| be master of the situation and plan his
own individual methods.
Seventh, How the Sunday school has
| helped me: Several short talks were
! made led by Mr.. Reuben Downey. of
Putnam.
Eighth. Question box. In this two
| questions especially created consider
| able interest, viz: Should Teachers
ever go before their classes with their
quarterlies or lesson paper? CD us
| an oficer Of the Sunday school ever ex-
cusable for being absent, II SO when?"
The convention was well attended
and new interest in Sunday school
work was created
At AimwelI Mrs ]. NJ Green organic
| ed the boys and girls into Sunbeam
band and the following officers were
elected: Kate Grantham, president;
| George Blackeney, vice president;
Pearl Mayton. secretary; Charles John
son. treasurer.
Mrs Thomas Day who has been Sc
riously Ill for two weeks Is convalesc-
ing.
Dr. F. ]. Lee spent yesterday at
| Sweetwater.
e. A. Nichols and family were visit
ing and attended church at Bashie
yesterday.
Rev. Mr.. Alternately held quarterly
meeting at Mashie Saturday and Sun
day.
Earl Day. wife and little Pauline
were with friends at Putnam yesterday.
The next fifth Sunday meeting and
Sunday school convention of the Beth
ed Association will be held with Aim
well Church.
The people of Aimwell yesterday
voted to have a three-days' meeting
beginning Friday before the fifth Sum
day in May and include in the exer-
| cises Decoration Service" Rev. j.
G. Lowery of Pine Hill is preparing the
program which will be given to the
| public in a few days
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-31
HELD FOR MURDER
NEGRO MAN AND WOMAN IN
Charged That Dave Brown and Mary
Huffman Killed Browns wife
on the Griel Planx
tatAOn.

Deputy Sherirs Claude MoCree and
Bill Frixzle yesterday lodged in the
county jail Dave Brown and Mary
Huffman, charged with the murder of
Browns wife. Both negroes deny their
guilt. and say that the negroes of the
Greil plantation, where the killing
occurred. on the Woodley Road, swore
against them before the February
grand jury.
1t will be remembered that during
the hrst part Of last winter a fight
occurred on the Griel plantation. in
which Browns wife received such in
juries as to cause her death a few days
later. Investigation was made by the
grand jury and indictments for the
Huffman woman and Brown were re-
turned.
1t is alleged that Brown went over
to visit the Huffman woman, and that
Browns wife followed. Browns wife
entered the house and attempted to per-
suade her husband to accompany her
back home. with the result that she
received a beating SO severe that she
died . few days later.
Both the husband and the Huffman
woman, left the Griel place altar the
fight. and until yesterday had not been
heard from. The two deputies, how
ever, returned to the Griel plantation
yesterday afternoon. FOURTEEN miles
out on the Woodley Road, and affected
their-capture without difhculty.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-31
NEWS OF ELLA.
Missionary Society Holds Annual
Meeffux.

MCetlhKs
Elba, March 3o.7-(Special.) THE Wo-
mans Foreign Missionary Society of
the Methodist church held it's regular
monthly meeting at the Methodist
church yesterday afternoon. New Of
ficers were elected for the ensuing year.
Mrs. T. G. Jones waS elected presi-
dent, Miss Ella Law. vice president;
Mrs. H r. Bradley. secretary; Mrs. w.
B. Perdue. treasurer. and Mrs. John
Bonneau. corresponding secretary.
The society decided upon a mission
airy social to be at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. c. Powell on April s.
executed.
Mrs. Ida KINNEY. assisted by her
daughter. Miss Clyde KINNEY. enter
tained in a most delightful manner the
Mothers Circle at its last meeting.
The interior OF the house was most
inviting in it's appearance. After the
guests had spent most pleasant time
together chatting and doing finger
work delicious refreshments were ssrv-
ed.
The members present were: Mrs. NJ
L. Lee. Mrs. NJ. K. Ford, Mrs. Annie
King and Mrs. T. G.. Jones. Mrs. Will
Barker was an invited guest.
Miss Minnie Kennedy. of Opelika.
field worker OF the primary depart
ment of the Alabama State Sunday
School Association. arrived today at
noon. Miss Kennedy delivered two ad-
dresses at $3.50 D. m. and 1880 p. m. at
the Baptist church. There was a good
attendance of Sunday school workers
and townspeope.
Mrs. Kyle B. Price has taken charge
of the elocution class at the city
school instead of Miss Bessie Rainier
who recently resigned.
Mr. and Mrs. W. p. Boyd have re-
turned from c visit to their daugh.
ter, Mrs Frank MIzell. at Samson.
Mrs NJ. s. Carmichael. who has been
Ill for some few days, is up again.