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Evening star., 1909-06-04
A Fraud Exposed.

In consequence of the Intervention OF
the State Department, which perihi''eu
the use of it's official code in order 10 coh-
duct an investigation at Rome into the
status of an alleged Italian noplemah' HIS
marriage to an American heiress IN LON
don has been prevented. The omclai IN
ouiries at the Italian capital elected the
information that the bridegroom-ele was
neitbor an Italian nor Austrian nopie'
tb.t bis connections were humble to the
noint of nlainness, and that, indeed, there
uas reason to believe that he has per-
fectIv well established family already In
fact. 1t was disclosed that the so-calied
1t.,;.n noh,eman was matrimonial bum
60 artist. and as a result the wedding Is
indefinitely postponed.
AS matter of fact. save for the dis
closure that a man has family already.
the exposure OF his claims to nobility as
fraudulent does not materially aHect the
chief consideration. 1t is difficult for peo-
pie with only ordinary views OF NE W
understand why an American girl with
money. who could have her cnoice oi
numbers of intelligent. decent. INDUSTRIOUS
and personable young men OF her own
country. should want to marry a Euro
pean of sixty simply because ne writes
a title in front of his name on his VISITING
cards. 1t is perfectly obvious that ne
seeks only her wealth. The chances are
overwhelming that he would prove bad
husband, sauandering her funds In ca
reer of dissipation if lucky enough to run
the gantlet of creditors anxiously watch
ing his matrimonial campaign.
Even If the man in this latest case had
proyed to be a genuine Italian nobleman
the bride would have obtained In ex-
change for her money only the most pal
try compensation for her sacrifice. Sne
would have had access to a few more
houses In Europe than though she had
gone abroad with an American husband
She could have had as guests at her en-
tertainments an occasional man or woman
of resounding title and possibly of shady
morals. She would perhaps have been
received at court with little more con-
sideration than though she had attended
the royal ceremonies under the auspices
Of the American ambassador. But the
chances of divorce with a scandal
filing the ears Of the world with dis
gushing details of prodigality would have
been overwhelming from the start
The young woman in this case Is to be
congratulated upon her escape from being
the victim of a brazen fraud, but 1t re-
mains to be seen whether she has been
cured of her desire to swap her inher-
itance for title with all the misery that
usually accompanies a marriage based
upon such sordid. mercenary motives.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
The Senate.

Fine words butter no parsnips. Hard
words pass no tariff bills. Nor do they
shape them. Come. gentlemen, do not let
the hot weather get on your nerves. All
the earnestness. and inquiry. and discus
sion you please, but no tempers or bit
ing personalities. They lend spice to the
debates and increase the demand for
copies of the Congressional Record. but
do not make votes or hurry the final roll
call. Better reserve the fireworks for
the chautauquas and the stump. Congress
it, or ought to be, body for business,
and the tariff is above all things busi-
ness proposition.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Be Square! I!
From the indianapolis Star.

The young man who Is tempted to de-
part from the straight path is apt to
imagine that to get and spend stolen
money is an easy way to live. But it is.
in fact, the hardest way of all. The
awful consciousness Of guilt presses con-
tinually down upon the mind. There is a
ghost of remorse and apprehension at
-every feast, knife-thrust of guilty con-
seriousness In every moment Of otherwise
happy hours with those who love and
trust the unworthy one, a silent but un-
banishable companion of rebuke and con-
demnation in every time Of solitude-the
last thought at night. the first In the
morning. the terrifying dream Of troubled
and disjointed sleep.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
"Laminae.o

Some years ago Mr.. Cleveland startled
the country with the phrase 'innocuous
desuetude" 1t was said he chuckled
when he wrote 1t. and predicted the
things that afterward were said about 1t.
Now Secretary Dickinson has sent every
body TO the dictionary hunting for the
word .'laminae." Its use Is rare, and
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Death In the Streets.

From the Ch1cagO IrIDuHe
Long years ago the prophet proclaimed
the coming of the day when the streets
Of the city should be full of boys and
girls playing. 1t was a message of hope
fulness and cheer. If some successor
nowadays were to point the way toward
happier condition he would be more
apt to tell of time when there would
be SO many small parks and other public
Fairgrounds that no children would need
to play in the streets. The dangers Of
the street are brought home daily.
Evening star., 1909-06-04

maybe it appears for the first time IN
politics. But a good word for all that
and felcitously employed by the Secre-
tary. who, as a new man in politics ana
of wide reading. is entitled to swell the
vocabulary of the game.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
A Surprise.

When with her essay forward she doth
come
On graduation day to do her part,
Ah who would think that Cynthia
chewed gum
Or spoke the current slang considered
smart?
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Elusive,

DO you think there is much graft
tude in politics?'
YES" answered Senator Sorghum;
but it is hard to locate. AS rule 1t
is something that every one is hoping
to find in somebody else"
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Something Exciting.

What period have you selected for
this historical novel?" asked the pub
Usher.
Il shall not use periods answered
the author; "rothing but exclamation
points,
Evening star., 1909-06-04

Uncle Joe Cannon may take a certain
diIettante interest in pugilism, but he
never allows 1t to interfere with a dig
nified discharge of his regular congress
sional duties.
Evening star., 1909-06-04

II the South Carolina tea-growers have
any advertising instinct they will appreci-
ate what Senator Tillman has done for
them by announcing their existence to the
world
Evening star., 1909-06-04
A Home Run.
From the New OTl

From the New Orleans Times Democrat.
American base ball fans will note
with disgust that the longest fly re-
corded yesterday was that achieved by
Count Zeppelin, over in Germany.
Evening star., 1909-06-04

If Mr.. Hartman really desires 10 re-
tire from active business. he might con-
suit Mr.. Carnegie, who has had notaoie
success in picking bright and Trustworthy
young men.
Evening star., 1909-06-04

Alfred Austin has not given the world
an epic on the kings winning OF the
Derby. Possibly his sense of official i'm
.portance prevents him from condescend-
ing to figure as horse-race poet.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
The Unbelievab BILE.

Il understand that manager is pay
ing fabulous salaries to his leading
singers"
Not fabulous" rejoined the cynical
press agent; fictitious"
Evening star., 1909-06-04
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
determination.

why don't you get rid of that
mule?'
'''Well, suh,' answered Mr.. Erastus
Pinkley, II hates to give in If 1 was
to trade dat mule off he'd regard 1t as
a personal victory. He's been tryln'
foh de las six weeks to get rid o
me-"
Evening star., 1909-06-04

Chicago meat packers are regaroeo as
particularly culpable in compelling the
we'll meaning retailer to rely for MS
profit on the amount of bone and fat
he can include in beefsteak.
Evening star., 1909-06-04

Some statstician is sure to startle the
country with figures as to the cost Of
keeping statesmen supplied with lemonade
during a summer session.
Evening star., 1909-06-04

The demand for work represented by
bad roads and the supply represented by
labor are ever unfortunate
in not being able to get together
Evening star., 1909-06-04

The income tax can always be de-
pended on to secure the distinction of
incidental mention when methods OF rails
ing revenue are discussed.
Evening star., 1909-06-04

The Fourth of July orators are expect
ed to contribute some welcome variety
without materially assisting the tariff
debate.
Evening star., 1909-06-04

Some Of Cubas statesmen are evidently
inclined to make bid for the sporting
of this country's population.
Evening star., 1909-06-04

The fnancier who can give a convincing
argument in favor of good times is one
prophet who can be sure Of honor in his
own country.
Evening star., 1909-06-04

The decision by North Carolina de-
batting society that the world is fiat may
be based on the assumption that geog-
raphy is merely local issue.
Evening star., 1909-06-04

TIN order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to THE
STAR should not be addressed to any
individual connected with the ONCE. but
simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial
or Business Department, according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1909-06-04

Apprehensions expressed in England are
calculated to revive the kaiser's interest
in himself as a war lord.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Or q British Oak.

From the Baltimore Star.
The tree that stopped the German air.
ship was probably an English walnut
Evening star., 1909-06-04

Count Zeppelin was prompt in repaying
the confidence manifested by his finan-
cial hackers.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Revenue Tariff.
From the Cleveland Leader.

T
The cry of tariff for revenue only"
has been revised. 1t now reads. tariff
for my own revenue only"
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Westminster Abbey.

From the Springfield Union.
Westminster Abbey Is secure in its fame
as the place where England's illustrious
dead are not buried.
Evening star., 1909-06-04

Bargain Sales of Straw Hats
are the rule when the season
wanes. Such bargains are the
exception when the season
opens. The Mans Store is
given to the doing OF excep-
tional things. That is the rea-
son, therefore, why SO many
Washingtonians are today
wearing Mans Store Straw
Hats.
Exceptional buying facilities
is the secret of this excep-
tional sale of Straw Hats.
Having determined to supply
the d e m a nd at the very
threshold of summer, the
Mans Store, by going to the
best market and purchasing
by the thousands, instead of
in small job lots, struck a
genuine bargain.
Then, following its estab-
lished policy, it allowed the
men of Washington to share
that bargain-not after
lapse of weeks, but at once.
1t is the Mans Stores way
OF doing business.
1t is the way that wins.
1t is the right way.
Fellow-merchants may not
approve this way. 1t is limited
that they do not. But that is
a matter OF indifference to the
Mans Store. 1t conducts its
business along its own lines.
1t is not subject to dictation.
1t believes in giving the public
the benefit of its exceptional
buying facilities. Ii, by buy
ing Straw Hats in large guam
tities-in lots of many thou
sands-it is able to secure
them at advantageous prices,
why should it not allow the
men who wear good hats to
share in those advantageous
prices:
The Mans Store has no
apology to offer for selling the
best at the lowest prices at all
seasons Of the year. 1t is serv-
ing the public-serving it fair
ly and honestly. Its bargain
sales mean something. 1t does
not wait until the Straw Hat
season is over to offer Straw
Hats at rare prices. 1t offers
its bargains now. And that ex-
plains the great growth of the
Mans Store business. AS has
already been stated, that is the
way that wins.
By the way, are you wear
ing one of those spick and
span Straw Hats? If not,
better drop in today and be
fitted with one. You will
not soon have another such
chance.
$500 and $3.50 Straw
hats S2.09
$500 and $3.50 Straw
Hats .$1.7o
$2.oo Straw Hats =. $3.50
Evening star., 1909-06-04

THE STAR has a regular and perma-
uent Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation Of the
other Washington dailies. As News
and Advertising Medium 1t has no
: competitor.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Infants Wear

Infants Wear.
Infants Long Slips. made of fine
quality nainsook, round and triangle
yokes, hand embroidered no
deep hemstitched hem: reg WSC
ularly $1.25. Special.
Babies Low-neck and Short Sleeve
Dresses. made of fine quality nain-
sock and India linen, daintilv trim
med with embroidery and feather
stitching: neck and sleeves mo
finished with lace; VOC
months to = years. Special.
Babies Short Dresses. made of ex-
cellent quality nainsook:
hemstitched and tucked
yokes;6 8 months to years. 4tWC
Special. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Babies Pique Sun Hats; 90
button crown and button WSC
hole edge. Special.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
THE MANS STORE
Selling Straw Hats at
Bargain Prices.

Fellow-merchants may not
approve of it, but the public
approves of it, and approves
heartily, and it is the public's
approval that the Mans Store
seeks.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-12-02
That Lame Back Means
Kidney Disease
And TO Relieve the Lame and Aching Back.
You Must First Relieve the Kidneys

There is no question about that
at all-for the lame and aching
back is caused by a diseased con-
dition of the kidneys and bladder.
1t is only common sense, any way
that you must cure a condition
by removing the cause of the con-
dition. And lame and aching back
are not by any means the only
symptoms Of arrangement Of the
kidneys and bladder. There are a
multitude Of w%ell-known and un-
mistakable indications of a more or
less dangerous condition. Some Of
these are. for instance: Extreme
and unnatural lassitude and weari-
ness. nervous irritability, heart ir-
regularity. nerves on edge" Sleep
lessness and inability to secure
rest. scalding sensation and sedi-
ment in the urine. inflammation of
the bladder and passages, etc.
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder
Pills are an exceptionally meritori.
ous remedy for any and all afec.
tons or diseased conditions of
these organs. These Pills operate
directly and promptly-and their
beneficial results are at once felt.
They regulate. purify. and effec.
tuaily heal and restore tho kid.
neys. bladder and liver. to perfect
and healthy condiuon-evsa in
Oomo q - most advaass1 oases.
- A ~ O.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-12-02

Since Jack Binns electrified
the world with his c Q d wire
less call for help from the steam-
ship Republic a we'll deserved
glamour ofromance has clothed
the whole subject of wireless
tezegraphy. The play Via Wire
less" appeared some months be-
fore the Republic disaster, and,
strange to relate, the very day
Lieutenant Somn1ers, the hero of
the play, pas sending out his
wireless appeal for assistance
from the yacht hpessa, with no
thought for his own safety Jack
Binns in the wireless room of
the sinking Republic was dupli-
eating in real lite the heroic in
cident of the play. This live
romance, the story of the play,
has all the thrill OF the Jack
Binns incident, and more, for,
while Binns risked his life TOR
duty Lieutenant Sommers risked
his for duty and for love o.
pzucky Frances Durant.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-12-02

shut off with the heavy hall doors, was
b lighted house. In front, far be-
low, showed the bright windows of
the steel works, where the night shift
toiled. Now and again, at irregular in
tervals. the Sky was lighted with a
sudden glare Of the huge chimneys
that blazed up and then died abruptly.
leaving the night blacker than before.
For a time they stood looking out at
the distant lights and the silence, At
last it was the girl who spoke.
And tomorrow night you will be
down there toiling. watching, waiting,
as they forge the gun which is to make
your fame" she said softly.
And you?" he asked. just as low.
In the darkness she looked up at him.
And l." she said-'I shall be up here
just where | I'M now. watching the
lights and thinking and praying that
all will be We'll"
Again they stood in silence for a
time.
Then the man sighed.
II am afraid to come back again." he
began unsteadily. 81 think had bet
ter say goodby to you tonight"
She moved slightly closer.
"Afraid?" 1t was a taunt tremulous-
ly given.
YES" he blurted. 81 am afraid. and
you know why"
She did not answer, and he rushed
on, speaking low, eagerly, yet bitterly.
You know l can't tell you what l
wish to say. l haven't really the right.
l am a penniless naval officer and you
the daughter of the biggest steel man
In the country. I haven't the right"
What is it you wish to say?" she
asked i~nsistently. She was so close
their hands touched as he turned to-
ward her. And. touching. the hands
chung together.
"You know what l wish to say" he
exclaimed. '1f had tho right I'd tell
you how much l love you. I'd tell you
how from the first moment l saw you
l wanted you, and you only. I'd tell
you how l never have lived until l
knew you and the rest Of my life
must be n dreary blank Of grinding
duty because l must lose you. ia tell
you that life with you would be more
happiness than any man has the right
to have. I'd tell you that I'd rather
have n year Of you than q million
years on earth and all tho honors that
men could give me. I'd tell you"-hs
broke of bitterly for q second. then
sepeated-"Id tell you enough to make
you realize what a. absolutely dream IN
Ing, Aiottc foct a.. bst ia tail yes
sDs1Sh - Dake ven knew hew I suf.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-12-02
Copyright. 1908. by Frederic Thompson

OLcary lodged the blow and jump.
ed out Of the way as the foreman
rushed. Again the foreman came at
him. but the assistant grabbed an iron
bar and stood ready.
You take another step and I'll brain
you" he yelled above the roar and the
clang of the toiling hammers. You're
drunk. and were saving your job for
you. Now You tend to it or I'll smash
your head clean i'm
Smith stopped, grumbling. He knew
OLeary was the strongest. coolest
young fellow about the works. \ fight
with him sober would have been seri-
ous, II drunk the foreman knew he
would not stand a chance. He stepped
back.
Pm tending to my job, O'Leary," he
complained. half maudlin. There
amt no cal! for you acting that way.
You're trying to get my job, that's
what. I'm doing right-just what I
vas told. Now, you let me alone"
Sure, O'Leary. let him alone" urged
the other men. He'll come round,
and We'll get the gun out on time"
Before more could be said an office
boy appeared, coming from the front
office.
"They want you in the office,
O'Leary. Hustle up" he said; "it's i'm
DOrtant."
ITO BE Continued
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-12-02

If you are suffering from biliousness,
constipation, indigestion. chronic head
ache, invest n cent in a postal card,
send to Chamberlain Medical Co., Des
Moines, Ia, With your name and address
plainly on the back and they will for
ward you a free sample of Chamberlaln's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are
sold by Close & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-12-02
1ectorium.

Tectorium, a substitute for glass, is
prepared by applying a varnish to a
finely meshed iron wire fabric. The
varnish consists principally Of good
1inseed oil, in which the vertically
hanging wire fabric is repeatedly dip.
ped up to as many as twelve times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-12-02

The greatest danger from influenza Is
OF It's resulting in pneumonia. This can
be obviated by using Chamberlain,s
Cough Remedy, as it not only cures in
fuenza, but counteracts any tendency of
the disease towards pneumonia. Sold
by Close Il Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-12-02

A sprained ankle will usually disable
the injured person for three or four
weeks. This is due to a lack of proper
treatment. When Cham erlain's Lini-
ment is applied a cure may be effected
in three or four days. This lininent is
one of the best and most remarkable
preparations in use. Sold by Close & Co
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-12-02
NOVELIZED BY
BUCHANA.

Il am on your side. Edward" she
said seriously. You know that. You
know perfectly we'll that her father
and l both hope with all our hearts
that some day we shall see you two
married."
he turned eagerly and, reaching up.
caught her hand.
"Then why don't you speak to her
OF tt?' he exclaimed. LET her under
stand your Wishes"
The woman looked down on him
with a plying smile.
"You poor boy!' she said. "You
must be desperate. You want me to
propose for you. Well. If George Du.
rant had come to my mother She
ended with a nod almost savage.
Perhaps he did for all you know
exclaimed Pinckney.
NO. he didn't. She was dead,'
snapped Frances mother. Nov. you
poor thing. don't be SO tragic. Som.
mers will go in a day or so, and in q
few weeks he may be ordered to the
north pole or the equator or goodness
knows Where. AT any rate. he'll be
u of her way and yours. See her to
night. Talk with her. Let her see
how you feel toward her. Now is &
good time. She's coming back. III
leave you"
But it was the butler instead OF
Frances, as expected, that entered the
room.
"Filkins, where is Miss DurantY"
asked Pinckney sharply.
The butler turned.
ION the veranda with the navy gen.
tleman, sir" he said.
Meanwhile. outside on the veranda
Frances Durant and Lieutenant Som
mers stood side by side in the dark
ness saying goodby. Back Of them
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-12-02

Many persons find themselves affected
with a persistent cough after an attack
OF influenza. AS this cough can be very
promptly cured by the use of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy it should not be al
lowed to run on until it becomes trouble
some. Sold by Close & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-12-02

The Ioun4gr / wonder what my
hour:
The Elder wish i Lad your chance
for entertainment. | know by heart
every ~colfvunded word mine will say.
Exchange.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-12-02

"Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil is the best
remedy for that often fatal disease
croupe, Has been used with success in
our family for eight years" Mrs. l.
Whiteacre. Buffalo, N. Y,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-12-02

The peculiar properties of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy have been we'll
tested during epidemics of influenza and
when it was taken in time we have not
heard OF a single case of pneumonia.
Solp by Close & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-12-02

Heavy impure blood makes a muddy
pimply complexion, headaches, nausea,
indigestion. Thin blood makes you weak
pale, sickly. Burdock Blood Bitters will
make the blood rich, red ~pure-restore
perfect health.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-12-02
Sarcastic.

IL" Really. now, what would you do
II YOU We're IL man?
She - What would you?-Exchange.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-12-02
Great Luck

Great Luck.
did Tom have Any luck hunting IT,
gers in India?" Yes: great luck"
"How?" lie didn't meet any tigers"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-12-02

The more II speaks of himself the
less he likes to hear another talked of.
-Lavater.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-12-02
Bio and Little.

We hang the little thieves and take
our hats off to the big thieves.-Ger-
man Proverb.