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The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
For the KnOcker.

A new method by which the audi
Rnce at a theatre can show its ap-
proval or disapproval of a play with
out disturbing the performance is
being introduced by the Italian dra-
matist, Traversi. Before leaving the
theatre every person is to drop a
ticket into one of three boxes mark
ed good" Indifferent" and bad"
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
Handy PmninR Tool.

A Tennessee reader say she has
made a handy pruning tool by az
taching q chisel to the end Of long
pole Set the tool against the limb
and hit the end of the pole with a
hammer. II the tool is kept sharp
It will remove the limb close to the
branch and leave no ragged edges.
No need climbing the trees with this
instrument
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
Automatic COrnet-

The increasing popularity of the
self-playing piano has induced in
ventors to extend this style of music
TO other instruments. The most re-
cent is an automatic sheet music cor
net, patented by Chicago man. Like
the piano, the music is on a perfor-
ated roll.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
The LANGUAGE

According to MulhaIP~ Inmates
30,O0O,000 persons SPEAK English,
and S4,000,O0G German. Russian
Is spoken by upwards of S5, 100000.
but these numbers are far exceeded
by the 36O,0O0,OO0 to 400, ,OOO,O0O
Chinese and 140,OOO,OO0 or more
Hindustani.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
Age of Animals.

The whale, elephant, swan, tor
toise. eagle, raven and camel are all
long lived animals, and have been
to exceed the century mark
I ueIe are Well-authenticated in
stances of elephants, wha'-T and tor
toise living to be more : TWO hun
dred and fifty years.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
The Pbilosophv Of Folly.

They say" observes the PhiIoso-
pher of Folly, that it takes nine
tailors to make a man. I always
acknowledge the truth of this old
proverb when one OF these dudes
boasts that he has patronized the
same tailor all his life"
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
Wise Horses

A writer in the London Daily
News, giving some experience dur
Ing dense fogs. says he was once in
a bus which stopped suddenly on
Waterloo Bridge in fog. The driv-
er urged the horses to move, but
they would not, and when the con-
ductor went to investigate, he found
them looking over the parapet.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
An Unusual Hann.n ming

A mill at Great Darlington, Mass.
was shut down In a most unusual
manner few weeks ago, when wa
ter bugs, crowdiGg into the space
around the engine stop push button.
produced short circuit and the con-
sequent stoppage.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
Canada's Fuel SunnlY.

A serious problem for the people
OF Canada to solve is the fuel sup
ply Of the future. No coal of any
kind has ever been discovered In On
tario. In the older part of the prov
ince the timber is practically ex-
h. isted
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
unnecessariIx Alarmed.

In consequence of a Lahore Tin
dia) literary society announcing 4
lecture, Man, the Index OF Crea-
ton" the city authorities sent 2E
armed constabIes down to the lee
ture hall, which only held so peo-
pie.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
Norway's Wooden Churches.

Some of the wooden churches Of
Norway are fully 100 years old and
are still in an excellent state of pres
eTvation. Their timbers have sue
cessfully resisted the frosty and al
most arctic winters because they
have been repeatedly coated with
tar.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
A Heavy Penalty.

The London Express mentions the
case of private who for failing to
recognize and salute his officer was
condemned to march past and sa-
Lutte a barrack pump for two hours
each day for a week.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
An Ancient Industry.

The industry of hint-making still
thriyes in Brandon. England. The
fiints are sent to Africa and other
countries where the guns of 100
years ago are still in active service.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
England Adopts French System

The French gardening methods by
which an acre of ground is made to
yield, S2,433 to $2,92O per snnum
by the forcing hot bed process has
been introduced in England. Vege-
tables are produced all the year and
are forced by steady temperature
of 90 degrees.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
Shoe EIYi

You can put a mat in front OF
every plate but you can't make a fly
wipe his feet before he walks on
your food. The only safe course
with regard to the fly is to exclude
him from the house.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
silence the Healer.

The value of silence as a factor
in healing cannot be over estimated,
and, apart from consideration Of
health, it is a well-known truism
that the one who talks the least US
ually accomplishes the most
Health Record.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
COlOring Brass.

A color resembling pewter may be
given to brass by boiling the casting
IN a cream of tartar solution con-
tanning a small amount of chloride
OF tin.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
Simply impossible.

Big with the Importance OF a new
discovery, q London preacher says
Never check the flowing tide OF
Woman's talk" We never heard OF
anybody who ever did.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
The Christian Brothers

The Christian Brothers, a religious
congregation of the Catholic Church,
founded In 1880 in France, is build
ing a large business college at Port
land, Ore. an entire city block haV-
ing been purchased for the school
and large playground
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
Trade Unions in Germany.

Germany's trades unions number
about $4,000 members, which is
25 per cent of the total strength Of
the labor organizations of the civil
lied world.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
Firemen in the Metropolis.

There are more fremen killed and
injured in the performance Of their
duties in New York City than in any
other city in the wOrls.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
Long Lived Swan.

Among the birds the swan lives TO
be the oldest, in extreme cases reach
ing 500 years. The falcoL has been
known to live over 1872 years.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
Large Annie Tree.

What is reported to be the Iarg-
est apple tree in the United States
Is at SOuthington, Conn. 1t yields
so bushels.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
Progressive Chinese.

The Chinese are getting interested
in the method of raising water by
means Of windmiils for irrigating
purposes,
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
Talk a Mile.

The conditions of the Arctic at
mosphere are so favorable for the
transmission of sound that it is pos
sjhle for two persons TO converse
through a mile of space.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
Time Wasted.

Lady Ito caller)-You wont
mind nay going on with my work
while yeu are here, will you? Then
! ahan't feel I'm wasting time.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
Hottenfot Women.

Among the Hottentots women
hold better position than they do
anywhere else in Africa. The mar
ried woman reigns supreme mistress.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
Irish Linen

The linen industry is the greatest
manufacturing industry Ireland pos
sesses. There is invested in it some
thing like G15, 100000, and it gives
employment to 10000 people.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
The Sawed on.

Laplanfers are the shortest peo-
pie in Europe, the men averaging
feet, II inches, the women feet
inches.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
The PhiIosonher of FoIJv-

Il wonder why it is" muses. the
Philosopher OF Folly. that when
'nreproof building catches FIRE, they
always send in three alarms"
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24

Celluloid is a plastic material
composed of guncotton and CAM
phor.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24

Glass telephone poles reinforced
by wire are being used In some parts
Of Germany.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
Rounties for Rabbits.

Australia in 10 years paid out
35,888,0f5 in bounties for rabbits
at the rate Of rs cents each.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24

Worry is one OF the most fruitful
causes of consumption.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
Tact

Tact is wonderful inYeD ton. A
man without tact is like an engine
without oil.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24

The Bristol TO Padd.ngton (Eng-
land) express covers 11sh miles IN
two hours.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
Too Bad.

Post-Whatever does this meant
Ny publisher sends me e bill for
new waste-basket.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24

The Nile contains a greater va
riety Of FISH than any other body OF
water.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
Eisk Candles

The fish candles of Alaska are be-
ing sent over the world in quantities
ss curiosities.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24

The average length of life Of the
IcelaHdSr Is a little over 81 years.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
HOTEL MACEO.

When visiting New York City.
stop at the Hotel Maceo. zI3 West
s3rd. Street, corner Broadway.
Steam heated. Telephone, Sos
Columbus.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24

B. p. Sonas, Prop
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24
Some People.

Some people hunt for work In
about the same way that an OptImist
hunts for trouble.
The Washington bee., 1909-04-24

The average woman carries so
miles of hair on her head.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-27
.S[ATTLE'S POLICE
CHIEF To BECOME
FARMER, BY HECK

Chief Irving Ward has become a
disciple q Irrigation
Rack 10 The faim' ~ a slogan
which seems 10 strike responsive
chord in the breast which palpltntua
beneath the chiefs uniform. Tot he
has not taken to the cafe method OF
irrigation. but 10 the roal water
method which Ia converting The arid
banks OF the Columbia river into
the groonost Of productive valleys
Why the chief has made the first
move toward f0fsaklnF the ai-iuous
duties OF police protection 10 be
come a real producer has not been
explained Its decision followed
recent visit to the office OF the
iani0rd Irrigation 4 Power con.
pnny. a. Central building, where
he had been subject to the nerauas.
len Of John Cain. sales agent for
the Haniord company A purchase
was quickly followed by an order
for fruit trees to be planted this
fall. and the chief can retire 10 the
farm noAt spring. II he so wills.
The tract selected by Chief Ward
is one OF the best i0acrv parcels
Ia the llaniofd district In neuton
cnuniy, and bat mile from the
rapidly grnwlns town of llanford
As place Of retirement Tor the
chief Il IL Ideal There he cannot
be troubled by the cafe question,
for there arr no Halouns, real or dis
guised. In llAninfd There arc no
vexing questions Of politics 10 annoy
him. and no uncertainty about his
sob for the future While watching
hia fruit grow, the chief can raise
spuds or alfalfa. onions or a dosen
other small crops between the filla
which tficklo through the orchard
with no summons frum the mayor.
the police. fire or finance commit.
tees To disturb his peace Of mind.
What his intentions are, the chief
does not state but Indications are
that be will forsake public service
for the preservation of his own
peace,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-27
WOMAN CONDUCTS RATTLE,
Bur DO NOT TURN IN
THE PROCEEDS.

Taking advantage Of the public
~ given to the efforts 10 taifr
funds for The relief Of Miss Flor
ence bromley. Ada spencer, Twins
In the capitaia apartments, at it,h
And Republican sis, has sold 10
business men 10 the clty Of Seattle
large number Of chances 90 a
rattle on q Turkish rus alleged TO
have been donated By acme chart
iahly Inclined citizens
Mas Spencer engaged 10 aaAiH,
her 10 the WORK Yonak NpmAn
woll.kuoNn IN Seattle. Who may or
may not have known that tho IN
dertAking vas nomeNh hat irregular
Just hos many " these tickets
we're aoii. or hos mnch money ~as
raised By means of this alleged
rattle IL known 10 20 one but Miss
Spencer. and she has declined 10
answer any inquiries relating
thereto.
When the committee appointed
By Mayor Miller vas Informed
that some one vas conducting a
rattle alleged 10 BE- In the Interest
of the nfomley fund members Of
the committee Immediately made
an investigation and discovered
that Mlss Spencer was the rsspon'
slble person. Inquiry Was first made
of the young woman whom Mas
Spencer had engaged TO assist her
and she Informed her qucStlonefs
that she thought everything was
all right and that the rug TO be
ratified could BE- found at a store
on Union ct
The committee thereuPon visited
this store and discovered that they
knew nothing whatever about any
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-27
KILLS HUSBAND AND
THEN HERSELF

OAKLAND. Cal Aug 27-Af.
ter killing her husband while he
slept. according 10 tho theory Of
the police. Mrs Charles iiersoge. a
bride Of six months. took her own
life IN tho Kitchen q her home here
Neighhors missing the couple mott
fed the authorities and Deputy Con
stable shcehAn broke into the house
to find both bodies fully dressed,
lying ia a pool Of blood. They
we're heard quafreliug afterwards
all was still. and the matter vas
forgotten until the discovery made
last nlght.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-27
'OAMFIN0" PLAYS A
PART IN THIS PLAY
"Dauilno /"

"Damfinn
And thereby hangs a tale that
will be interesting 10 theatre soers
az 10 a queer sounding word marking
the dfsmntic end Of the final act
Of "A Gentleman from Mississippi, p"
which appears at the Moore thea.
TIRE for the first time next Sunday
night
II was about q week before re-.
hearsais began that William Brady.
who was making preparations to
produce the comedy, discovered
that the end Of tho third act was
Incomplete. lie was consulting
with Thomas A. Wise and Hlarri.
son Rhodes. authors Of the play.
WHOM the question as 10 the w..
lection Of a fittlng end arose.
What do you proposeT Brady
was asked
"Damflno." was the managers
quick reply.
That was enough Damflno'
was then and there chosen as the
last word Tor the curtain
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-27
SLAYER Of P|NCUS
IS GIVEN LIBERTY

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug IL
William Maxwell, contractor who
shot and killed va Plneus, the ten.
defloln king. on Market street, was
from custody yesterday
after a long preliminary hearing.
The coroner's jury Wednesday rem.
derod a verdict Of iustiflable homi.
eide In the case. and the court de.
eldcd today that the evidence was
not sufficient to Justify a trial.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-27
PINCHOT IS CHEERED BY
THE DELEGATES TODAY

Chorus which came 1900 mii..
enter ihe competition, f. ~. =
from vancouver and pno from 81. \
tle u Evan Williams. mo sal,'a.
laf iha Elaieddfad has two nu,ss ,
on iouighta program. and
soprano and bass duct and
mhrd quaftette ogmpsiit.o9s ~
also br hold "a
Saturday afternoons pfogra,s !.
eiudrs uo ladies ohoruF eo,a ,a y
ton and ihe Juvenile choruses ~ y,
tie evening the 81 OoO oonies, 4.
mlKld chDfue will boz bele Y
famous saIi Lake Tabernacle &C ~
being entered Last eyeslss ~
Haii Lake Choir anr 10 a fali bo,,.'
at the Auditorium 'As
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-27

II you'll bring a iive-dollar
gold piece and arrange TO pay
five dollars each month for.
say, 10 months. OF until Sl5s
has been paid, well deliver TO
you before sunset a splendid
new. warranted, high-grade
piano, such as cannot be oh
tanned elsewhere for less than
$3.50.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-27
SHETLAND PONY IS
QUITE An athlete

A real ufeslilng match between
man ana Shetland pony IL 70
b. one Of tho features at Luna
Para tssihnins Monday afternoon
The man is John Hedge The pony
10 Hammer. one u the Interesting
animals with Leon Morris dog
pony and monks, circus, Nhieh vii
play = weeks engagement Al tho
park as a free attraction. Banner
has been % thoroughly trained that
he knows the tricks u a sfrs,ief
In an astonishing degree % anlmai
intelligence Another bis act will
b, a high divinE monkey
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-27
GOOD NUMBERS ON
SINGFEST PROGRAM

Three male ohoruaoa Of 60
voices each. competing for a prize
Of 5000 will be- the feature VI The
session this evening Of tho Welsh
nlsteddfod. az tho exposition Audi.
torium The music fest opened this
afternoon with hundreds of singers
from an parts " the Norihwont ln
attendance The male chornhea
this evening include the Ohio Male
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-27

These pianos are now here.
They are really magnificent in
strunents-they are warrant
ed. You take no risk in seeur-
ing one Of these pianos, for any
defect in material or workman
ship that may arise will be
promptly made good by the
makers and ourselves.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-27

The midsummer dizziness east
enabled Eilers Music House to
secure from two thoroughly
well-known piano makers
stock OF finished pianos upon
which they were anxious 10
realize.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-27

They-come in mahogany and
in splendid quarter-sawed
Flemish oak. and also very
choice notified walnut cases.
There are q instruments built
Tor regular $500 and $3.50 trade,
which we are now able to offer
at Sl73, Sl96.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-27
: tttttttttttttst
: MEDAL FOR NEW BAaY. .

= PORTSMOUTH. Va. Aug 4
= because reports on births
= have not been made promptly. 4
. the mayor has declared hia in. I
= tention 10 offer on the part Of 4
= the city a silver medal bearing 4
= the name and date OF birth Of I
= every child born Il vii carr 4
. with Il. on the opposite side Of Z
= the medal. the seal Of the city /.
II parents fall 70 report for Z
= medals the mayor proposes to 4
4 have both attending physician =
and parents fined
. - tstet sttttt 4
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-27
HA We YOU SEEN
THIS SMALL BOY,
Kansas Woman Here Try
ing to Find Little Carl
Colsw, Who Disappear
ed in Seattle.

DO you know this boy
lllH name is Carl colaw and he IL
the i0yeaf0ld son Of J. A C0lAw.
Of CheffYyllle. Has. formerly
GRAND Sire Of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge Of the Independent Order Of
ODD Fellows
Carl has been the object Of search
by relatives from coast 10 coast
since September, 1906. and th0us
ands Of dollars have been expended
by the relatives IN thelf efforts 10
md him
The little chap came 10 Seattle
three years ago with John Art.
hlh sienfathef. and bis mother
About two years ago cari'h mother
died and since that time no trace
Of stapfaiher and child has been
found BY his relatives IN the East
Spare No Expense.
According 10 Miss Mabel l.
Colaw, who ia nov in Seattle con
Quoting systematic search for
tho little fellow. the lad i aicpfnihef
fell a victim 10 the drink habit and
she fears that Carl Il not under the
proper Influence
Ever since John Art wrote to rel
aiiyes in the East that his wife
ws dying two years ago, Mlsa
Colav and other members Of the
family have been spariug no ei.
penae 10 find the missing boy
Starting from the little town Of
CherryyIlle, Kas.. the boys fela.
,lyer have systematically searched
state after state ana now are going
through the principal Pacific coast
cities
Mlsa Colaw has charge Of the
Western search and has already
started her work In Seattle From
bore she sili go 10 Olympia. Ia
coma and other cities.
VIII Keep Up the Search.
To Humane Officers John vau.
pcil and A. c. Kent Miss Colaw
said today that Carts relatives
would spend their last dollar before
cehslng their efforts TO find the
boy.
]. A. calaw, Who at one time was
prominent In odd Fellow circles. IL
particularly anxious 10 ascertain
Carts whereabouts and Is donating
literally Of his funds for the search
N any person will only give ua
the slightest intling az to CariK
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-27
Taft Sends Message to
Conservation Congress,
Wishing Ii Success and
Commenting Work.

kHHHHN - :" = we
The following telegram from
President inf was read today be
fore the First National coneeryh
tiau Congress. by Joseph N Teal
OF Oregon, who presided At The
morning session
executive offices, Beverly
Macs, Aug. 2o.-flftt National
Conservation Congress, Seattle
WASH congratulate you on
the object Of your meeting and
sincerely hope that your dslib.
eratlon6 Will result In useful
conclusions,
''You can count upon the ear
neti support Of this adminittfa.
tIon o. the policy Of eonsefya'
ton Of natural resources by
every means properly within
the Federal Jurisdiction and
such recommendations 70 con.
grsss 40 may be best adapted
TO secure useful legislation 10.
ward the same end.
fsignedl WIN. n. TAFT
Il was Pinehni day at the Ma
tinnAi Conservation Congress today
Despite the fact that l.. Frank
Brown told the deiegaten yesterday
that The committee on rules had
decided that nothing be- said IL
mar tho harmony Of the congress.
the I'D WAS torn off today Nothing
really lnhhrmonJous was said Al all
but the cheering for pinchot Wa
indicative Of the spirit Of the dele
gates. Pinchpt himself opened ths
congress with an address on ID,
principles Of conservation.
Received with Cheers.
The speech. while not a bomb
shell ~ WAS expected In Homs
quarters was clear cut exposition
Of the Views Of the chief forester
and was received with cheers Il
vas a sort Of showing Of teeth q
the enemy In aaruing that II any
one desired 10 make al attack
ihefe would be something doing
pinohot nailed one thing 10 hii
speech lie nailed the STORY that
had been spread By some misguided
friends Of a cabinet officer, 70 ihs
effect that iinehos was diFlaYai "a
Taft In every eafbled account Of
hla addresses that some newspaper
have elvcn. Il has appeared thai
fiuehot was attacking TAFT Pinch
OTIS speech aud Tafts telegram Il
the congress today put an end Il
that talh
incidentally Tsiis message wai
received with great enthusiasm bl
the pinchot supporters. who de
clare that Il shove that Taft IL be-
hind the chief forester
A y fafquhsf. OF Pennsylvania
told The delegates how bic state had
been wasting It's resources TOT ihs
last 100 Year,. and Mrs J.. Eilcf
Foster urged better lives for ihs
children.
General Marion ? MAus. 4 s A
and Henry A Barker Of Rhode 10
land. spoke on conservation. Al The
eioaa u The morning session, whicf
vss held Ia the Fine Arts building
the delegates adjourned 10 the gov
efumant biogrAph room In the Tia
uaiiAh Building. where c. J. Hlan
chAfd. stAiisticiAn Of the L. s Rec
iamAiiou Service. delivered an u
Illustrated lecture.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-27

sHAaokiN. Pa. August zf-ny
the rill Of the late Elmer Scott. a
business man. made public today,
his estate Is TO be divided among
the poor childrea of this placr and
Coal township neat Christmas A
banking company Ia TO Judge a. 10
tho deserving bensficlafics.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-27

MEXICO CITY. Aug. 27-Fear
that bubonlc plague may be com.
municated TO Mexico has caused the
superior board Of health to order
the rigorous examination Of all per.
sons from San Francisco.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-27

These are not used pianos they are not
even shopworn. They are the very latest
products Of two prominent, wel-known,
long established piano makers all OF them
have now arrived from the factories, none
have been here longer than seven days,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-27

Make this the test See the best piano
you can find elsewhere for S50o-test it
carefully, look at il inside and out Then
come here and find the same thing for
Sl73, at saving Of Sl27, You'll find the
same radical reduction upon every one OF
these.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-27

There are p pianos Of regu-
lar S27s and $3.50 styles. These
will cost $l46, $ls4, 500, $l62
and Sl5s payments Of IS cash
and IS each month buys them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-27

II You wish to, pay cash In
strumcnts sold on time pay
simple interest, no, on me
whole amount, but on the IN
paid balance ordinarily with
us, there is therefore no cash
discount. In this sale apfe'
MUM of ( per cent goes 70 any
one wishing to pay ior INC
piano in full within so days