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Evening star., 1909-03-06
Women in Darkest America.

Ida Hustled Harper in Deneator.
The status of women in the United
States as regards the municipal franchise
is a disgrace. Our Dragging about our
institutions founded upon Individual rep
resentation' may be heard around the
globe, and yet this is the only English
speaking nation on the face Of ii that
does not give to women vote in municf-
pal affairs What proud position, Their
English-speaking sisters in Australia and
New Zealand have the complete suffrage
exactly men have 1t. In Great Britain
they have every vote except that for
members of parliament, and that is not
far off. In the provinces OF Canada they
have the municipal franchise. The inter
national congress of liberal religions.
which met in Boston last fall, was at
tended by many eminent Englishmen. and
all expressed amaZement that women have
not municipal vote and without eXcep-
tion gave the highest testimony TO its
excellent results in Great Britain.
During the recent campaign in Oregon
for a woman suffrage amendment. the
women seeking votes for il appealed to
the NorwegianS. Swedes and Firms in the
salmon fisheries. You'd better convert
your own men," was the answer; ''in
our country we have already given a vote
man, when promising them his vote, said
he could not understand why American
men would not enfranchise their women.
So determined is this country not TO put
any political power in the hands of wom
en- that not even in those states where So
called school suffrage has been granted
do they have the full vote on all matters
connected with the schools that Is in pos
session of the most ignorant and de.
praved men.
Evening star., 1909-03-06
PRUSSIC ACID IN PLANTS.
In Earlier Stages Most Plants Con-
tain More or Less of It.

From La Vulgarisation Scienthque.
Every body is aware that pruszic OIL
hydrocyanic acid is one Of the most Vjo-
lent poispns furnished by nature. And in
this connection by far the most interest
ing plant. from the medical point OF
view. is the cherry laurel 1t is due to
the hydrocyanic acid contained In Its
leaves that cherry laurel water possesses
soothing and sedative properties.
1t may further be noted that the black
or wild cherry, from which "kirsch'' is
prepared by fermentation and distillatio
and the wild sloe, which yields an ex.
quisste liquor on the maceration of Its
crushed stone owe their properties to
hydrocyanic acid.
But it Is strange fact that certain
shrubs. such as the elderberry, red cur
rant and yellow fowered currant. con
tain hydrocyanic acid in their leaves
slightest trace. The leaves of the black
currant and of the gooseOerry are also
totally devoid OF it,
1t does not appear that any of the
plants mentioned above have ever caused
any real cases of poisoning There is
however. a certain species OF legumnosae
which quite recently has caused a mum
ber of cases of poisoning on account OF
the hydrocyanic acid it contains. The
plant in question is the Java bean.
An important cargo of beans was dis
patched from Nider to Rotterdam at the
beginning of 1903 and four persons who
partook Of them died with symptoms OF
poisoning. In November and December
Of the same year similar beans Occa
stoned numerous accidents among horses
horned cattle and pigs in various parts
of Hanover.
The Java bean is not the only vege
table dangerous to cattle. The seeds OF
several kinds of vetch come in the same
category. There would indeed be no enc
to the list if an attempt We're made to
enumerate all the plants containing hy
drocyanic acid.
IT is probable, in fact that the ma
jority of plants, if not ALL contain more
or less of it at certain periods of theil
growth, especially during their earlier
stages. 1t is thought. and not without
reason, that plants are at first enabled
to assimilate nitrogen under the form o
hydrocyanic acid. and that the latter
body plays prepondering role ia The
formation of living albumen.
Evening star., 1909-03-06
Monument to Schuyler Colfax.

From Leslies Weekly.
One OF the ahlest and most popular
Americans of the past generation was
Schuyler ColfaX of Indiana. nineteenth
Vice President of the United States Mr..
ColfaX Withdrew from public life under a
cloud, but hosts of people throughout the
country were fully persuaded that he was
guiltless Of the charges made against him.
Nowhere did he find more loyal and en-
thusastic friends and supporters than in
his own state, whose people had faith in
him to the last AT his lifelong home in
South Bend. Ind, Mr.. Cofax was espe-
cially held In honor and affection. and his
memory is cherished there with reverence.
Owing TO "A train of circumstances no
permanent memorial of the late statesman
has been erected in that town. but this
omission is soon to be remeded. The
South Bend Chamber of Commerce. of
which +. A. Miller is president. recently
started a movement to secure an appro-
priation by the Legislature for statue
of MIR. ColfaX 10 be set up in his home
city. The project is an entirely worthy
one and deserves the support of the peo-
pleof Indiana. Such "A tribute will he a
lit and gracious recognition of the emf
nent and lasting services rendered by Mr.
ColfaX 10 the nation.
Evening star., 1909-03-06
GOOD NATURE RULES THR0NG
CARNIVAL SPIRIT FILLS THOU
SANDS ON THE AVENUE.
Until Long After Midnight Crowds
Promenade the Thoroughfare
From Capitol to 18th Street.

Although thousands of inaugural Wis
itors left the city yesterday, the throng
~, the avenue last night from the Peace
monument to 18th street showed no de-
crease from that of the evening before.
Everybody was in a good humor. and
fortunately all seemed TO be possessed OF
the right idea-to have all of the fun pos
yirle without any attempt at disturb
ance.
The predomnating sport was tickling"
with the little feather ticklers, which. al
though not new to Washington, have
never gained any popularity here before
this week If person showed any
resentment the crowd would shout some
thing that usually forced laugh in
place of the frown and added another
member to the joyful fraternity.
The clear warm weather following the
dispiriting conditions of inaugural day
was so agreeable that it was long after
midnight before the avenue and particu-
larly the court of honor showed any indi-
cation of a diminishing throng. Then.
too, the full March moon came up with
her court of twinkling stars to smile down
upon the merry scene.
Play of the Searchlights.
One of the features Of the night picture
was the illumination of some of the public
buildings by searchlights being thrown
upon them. A light from nearby build
ing made the handsome District building
stand out pure and white, like an cd
Greek temple. In the dome of the Capitol
were three searchlights, which were kept
moving.
Several small lights placed at 1st street
and the avenue threw light upon the
fountain of the Peace monument. causing
a beautiful effect. The monument has but
recently been converted into a fountain,
carrying out the purpose Of its designers.
Not until Monday had the water cOnnec-
tions been arranged and the scheme car
ried out.
Adding to the general noise and happy
clamor was the music of several bands
which had not yet left the CITY, Many Of
Evening star., 1909-03-06
DYNAMITE VICTIMS BETTER.
Diver Castleman and Six Others Still
in Hospital

George Castleman. the diver of 1900
canal road northwest. who, with six
othel men. was injured by the eXplo-
sion of dynamite cartridges in a pool
room at 3Ojj X street northwest, In
still confined 10 the Georgetown Uni
versity Hospital
IL was stated at the hospital today that
although Castlemans hand was blown
off, his condition is improved. The
other men, George Gosnell John C,i-
back, John Baggett, Charles Donald
son, Rodney Henderson and James
Smith, all of whom received slight in
Jurles, are reported to be improved
Evening star., 1909-03-06
Telegraph Line Near Baltimore.

date, There have been no changes in
the personnel of the party. and we shall
carry out the plan as originally made"
Ready for the Fields.
Mr.. Roosevelt wore a suit OF gray with
knickerbockers. crumpled and creased
from close packing: strong walking shoes.
golf stockings. IA brown flannel shirt and
dark blue tie.
Mrs. Roosevelt was busy seeing that
her home was in order. maid with a
dustpan and broom was b,siy employed
and there were other evidences that the
family had returned TO stay Mrs. Roose-
Welt was in her morning gown and was
not receiving guests.
Il really haven't a thing to say" said
Mr. Roosevelt; no not a thing
But he did say he was delighted to he
at home once more, and that he should
ronfine himself 10 his work and his
family.
Not a public appearance or a dinner
FOR me-, he declared. Il am Mr.. Roose-
veit, private citizen, and | shall not al
TEND d single function I'm going To stay
right here. Nor am | going 10 discuss
ANYTHING in the newspapers now or mere
after
Some one wanted Mr. Roosevelt to pose
lot picture. showing him as he ap-
peared in knickerbockers.
NO more pictures.' he said with de-
ing 10 nave my picture taken any more"
Ana he burst into a hearty laugh.
Cannot Answer Letters.
There is one thing l Wish you would
DO for me- Mr.. Roosevelt said Il wish
YOU would thank the people who have
sent me many letters and kilograms
Now you may say that the President
there l go again-just say that Mr.
roosevelt. with the accent on the Mr.
naSn a stenographer. and that il will be
Impossible for him TO answer every one
want TO thank them all. and | want
tnem TO realize that / appreciate their
Kindness and thoughtfulness. Tell them
that 1t Will be physical impossiblity for
me 10 write TO them"
Mr. Roosevelt refused to say when he
VIII take up his duties as editor of the
outlook. There appeared at the Office
or the publication. No. 2S7 4th avenue.
during the day a painter, who lettered
on the door Office of Theodore Roose-
welt"
oyster bay folk made no effort to send
committee of welcome TO Sycamore
Hill, feeling that Mr.. Roosevelt desired
rest When he leaves for the steamer
they VIII give him a rousing send-off.
Evening star., 1909-03-06
Closing Concert Tonight.

The series will be brought to a close to-
night with the second and last concert by
the great chorus, directed by Chairma n
Foster. and the Marine Band Orchestra.
An entirely different program. save where
numbers are repeated by request, will be
given.
The program will include America. -
overture to Becthovens "Egmont,'' by the
orchestra, and the soldiers chorus from
Gounods Faust by the Inaugural
chorus: RecesSional G)e kovenD, inaugural
chorus: Georgetown March ernest Lent),
Gems of stephen Foster tTObanD, Our
Countrys Festival March tWhiting) and
Columbia, Beloved DonizettD adapted
from the opera ''LucreZia," inaugural cho-
rus: waltz, The Bachelors (Santelmann).
Union and Liberty OParker) and March OF
Our Nation tGeibeD. inaugural chorus:
Slavonic Dance No. Dvorak), Infiam-
matus (RoSstnb and hallelujah chorus
Messiah Hlandeh inaugural chorus; So
prano solo. Star Spangled Banner Gkey.
Mrs. Anna Grant Fugitt.
Evening star., 1909-03-06
DEPARTURE ON MARCH %
To Be Guest of R. J. Collier at a
Breakfast Next Saturday.
MANY MAGAZINE MEN INVITED
Ex-President, as Private Citizen,
Will Not Be Interviewed or
Photographed:

NEW YORK. March 6.-When eXPresi-
dent Roosevelt leaves New York March
% on the steamship Hamburg of the
Hamburg American line he will have the
distinction of occupying the imperial
suite. which was used by the German
emperor when he went to the Mediter-
ranean during the winter of 1866
The Hamburg is due to arrive at Ma
pies April ,. There the first leg of Mr..
Roosevelt's journey will be finished
From there the voyage will be contin-
ued on the Admiral. which will carry the
the African coast.
The Hamburg's imperial suite is situ-
ated on the upper promenade deck on
the starboard side of the liner, and in
cludes a parlor, two bedrooms and two
bathrooms. The rooms are quietly fur
nished
Guest at Breakfast.
ExPresident Roosevelt will be the prin-
cipal guest al an informal breakfast at
the home Of Robert J. Collier in Park
avenue, this city, Saturday morning next.
Thirty others will be present.
They are men prominently identified
with mas gaZine work. Among the more
prominent guests will be William Dean
Howells, Dr. Albert Shaw, Richard Wat
son Glider Walter H. Page and the Rev.
Father John J. Wynne. editor of the New
Catholic Review. America
Other guests who have no connection
with the press will be Maj. Gen. Wood.
Mr.. Newberry. until recently Secretary
of the Navy. and Clarence II. Mackay.
Private Citizen Now.
'"rhis being private citizen once more
isn't so bad, after ALL" said Mr.. Roose-
welt yesterday to a group OF newspaper
men who had gathered in his sunny
library at Sycamore HILL oyster Bay.
But being a private citizen, and not a
public man. I'm not going to be inter-
viewed. I'm going to give you fellows
what they call the marble heart.
Mr.. Roosevelt finally decided that he
would give the date of his departure for
Africa. He said he had arranged to sail
on the Hamburg liner which
leaves at noon. March %
I've forgotten the name of the boat.
he confessed. but that is the line and
Evening star., 1909-03-06

the organizations were unable to leave on
their trains and remained over for another
day. The bands marching always had a
swarm Of small boys and large BOYS
and old folks following in their wake.
"A broad Taft sme and everybody glo-
riously happy was the watchword or
the evening. and it proved an open sesame
to good time for thousands. None of
the decorations or stands has been touched
yet. and it is probable that. weather per-
mittins. there will be an overhowing OF
the genial carnival spirit tonight.
Evening star., 1909-03-06
We Get More British Wool.
From the London Spectator

The increasing export of our raw wool
to the United States after our sixty years
of free trade Is one of the most far
reaching facts in the whole field of fiscal
investiga alton. and, still more instructive.
it is not accounted for by natural differ
ences in wool growing. because the great
recent development of sheep farming in
the northwestern states is practically on
our own lines, alike in regard to stock
and fiber
Evening star., 1909-03-06

date. There have been no changes in
the personnel of the party. and we shall
carry out the plan as originally made"
Evening star., 1909-03-06

II is not wise to believe all YOU hear
but il is we'll to use discretion in your
declaration of incredulity.-Puck.
Evening star., 1909-03-06
This Afternoons Program.

In the concert this afternoon the Philip
pines Constabulary Band. which made so
great a hit yesterday morning, appeared
again Two glee clubs-the Musurgia
Club of Washington and the Taft Glee
Club of Dayton. Ohio-also participated.
The program was as follows.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-27
DOGS FONDNESS FOR
CHICKEN HIS UNDOING
Boston Terrier That Ate Eggs, Chased
Fowls and Dug Holes Declared
to Have Been Justly
Shot

That R NJ Adams dog sucked eggs,
chased the Miller chickens and turkeys
around the Miller home and dug holes
in the Miller back yard were some of
the reasons given by Mrs w. A. Miller
in Justice Summerfield's court yester-
day when she testified in behalf of her
son, Theodore, who shot and killed the
dog. Her husband who told the boy
to do the shooting, corrobOrated the
statement.
The justice dismissed the complaint
and discharged the Millers, father and
SON.
The dog, a Boston terrier, was killed
several days ago. Nearly a score of
persons who had either seen the shot
fired or heard the noise of the guns
discharge, were on hand to testify
against the boy. The latter relied
chiefly upon his mother to aid him and
was not disappointed. Mrs. Miller
said the dogs appetite for eggs was
never satiated, while the chickens re-
suit Of their enforced sprinting. Not
satisfied with this, she said, the dog
amused himself and distracted others
by bowling on the back porch during
the night.
Adams said he believed the killing
Of the dog was unnecessary. Even if
it was called for, he said it was ac-
complished in an inhumane manner.
the testimony showing that two shots
were fired and that the butt of the gun
and two stones We're later used to
complete the work.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-27
SAVED BY HEROISM
OF PLUCkY WOMAN
Elderly Foot Passenger Snatched from
Apparently Certain Injury as Team
Dashes Madiy Down the
Street

A woman's presence of mind and
prompt and heroic action saved Mrs
A. Arnold, an elderly woman living at
2116 West Thirtieth street, from being
run over and probably killed by a pair
of runaway horses yesterday afternoon
The horses were attached to a wagon
belonging to the American Transfer
company, and the rescue was made at
Second and Spring streets. The ami
mails dashed east on Second street
turned north on Spring street, and col
lided with and slightly damaged a hack
driven by p. J. Estes that was stand
ing on the east side of Spring street
before they were stopped. The streets
were crowded with people, and that nc
one was injured is considered mar
velous.
The transfer wagon was driven by H
E. Curler of 72512 Wall street. He went
upstairs at 208 West Second street tC
deliver a trunk. On returning to his
team he unhobbled them and was about
to mount the wagon when the horses
became frightened at street car and
began to run.
Mrs. Arnold was crossing the street
and was directly in the path of the
maddened animals when a Smartly
gowned woman Sprang from the crowd
on the sidewalk and dragged the en-
dangered woman to safety. Mrs. Ar
nold slipped from the grasp of her fair
rescuer and fell just as she gained the
sidewalk and safety. The woman whose
heroic action and promptness averted
an accident, after seeing that the old
lady had received no hurt beyond a few
slight bruises, mingled with the throng
and disappeared without giving her
name.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-27
DR.. DAY CHOSEN
HEAD OF COLLEGE
CONGREGATIONAL PASTOR Is
CHOICE OF BOARD
Trustees of Institution at CIaremont
Ask Well Known Minister to
Succeed DR.. George
Gates

DR.. William Horace Day, pastor Of
the First Congregational church Of
Los Angeles, is the choice of the
trustees of Pomona college for the po-
sition of president of that institution,
to succeed DR.. George L. Gates, re-
signed.
At a meeting of the board Of trus-
tees in Los Angeles yesterday the
name of DR.. Day was the only one
considered, and by unanimous vote it
was decided to ask him to become the
head of the college at Claremont.
DR.. Day at present is in the east at
tending the meeting Of directors of the
National Home Missionary society of
the Congregational church, which is in
session in Cleveland, Ohio. He is ex-
pected here next Saturday, at which
time the trustees hope to secure his
acceptance of the presidency.
DR.. Gates who recently resigned
after seven years as president, left the
institution because his health has been
failing, and his physicians considered d
rest imperative.
1t is said DR.. Day has given no in
timation as to whether he will accept
the position, but the trustees are hope
full that he may do SO. If he accepts
he will assume his duties some time be-
tween July 1 and October 1, 1909
DR.. William Horace Day is consid-
cred one of the most prominent clergy
men of the Congregational church, and
two years ago refused the secretary
ship for the United States Of the Ma
tional Home Missionary society, one
of the most important offices of the
denomination. He came to Los Angeles
eight years ago to become associate
pastor Of the First Congregational
church with his father Rev. DR.. War
rem F. Day. Five years ago DR.. Day
asked to be made pastor emeritus, and
DR.. William Horace Day was made
pastor.
DR.. Day is a graduate of Amherst
college, Massachusetts, graduating in
the class of 1889. He made his theo-
logical studies in the Yale and Chicago
theological schools and was ordained
in 1892. Later he received his doctor
of divinity degree from Amherst. Or.
Day took a two years post graduate
course at Oxford, England, and in 1896
studied year in Berlin. When a boy
DIR. Day had studied a year in German
schools before entering Amherst
For two years DR.. Day was assistant
pastor Of the New England church,
Chicago, and later was made pastor of
the church at Aurora, ILL.,, from which
pastorate he came to Los Angeles.
Many expressions of regret were
heard last night at the suggestion that
he might leave Los Angeles although
his friends feel that he is just the
man to take up the arduous work OF
building up Pomona college, and that
he is ably fitted for the office of presi-
dent. If DR.. Day should accept the
presidency it would necessitate his Civ
ing up his present pastorate. and it is
generally understood that DR.. Day,
senior, would give up the active minis
try at the same time.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-27
PLAYS RACES WITH
EMPLOYERS MONEY:
ARRESTED FOR THEFT
COLLECTOR ALLEGED TO HAVE
LOST LARGE SUM
plant of U. G. Richards-TotaI
DefaIcation May Reach
$4,000

His habit of betting on the horses
at the rate of hundreds of dollars a
day until a total Of $4,000 had been
reached is responsible for the arrest
yesterday of James f. Bushnell, a col
lector for the E. X. Wood Lumber
company, according to his own story
told to the companys manager, U. G..
Richards.
Bushnell was arrested at the West
minister hotel about o'clock yesterday
on three complaints sworn to by Mr..
Richards before Deputy District At
torney John North, embezzlement be-
ing charged in each case. Bonds were
fixed at $4,000 by Justice Summer
field and this amount Bushnell made
no effort to procure. He appeared
hardly able to realize his position as
he sat in the county Jail last night and
refused to discuss his case in any way.
BushnelPs peculatiOns began about
three years ago. His frequent failure
to make reports were attributed to
carelessness, however, the company
placing implicit confidence in his in
tegrity.
When Mr.. Richards replaced James
CClIOIiA DIS 1I1dIldS6E OI the company on
January 1 he Immediately began an
investigation of the books and his sus-
picions that something was wrong
were soon aroused. A detective was
employed to watch BushneHs move
ments and long absences from the Of
flee were explained when he was found
at the race track, spending money lib
orally and placing large bets on the
horses. The examination of the books
showed a shortage of about $4,000.
Later $4,000 of this was made good,
that sum being found hidden away by
Bushnell.
Mr. Richards is the complaining wit
ness against Bushnell. He charges
that $439 was embezzled March %,
1908; SIP April Is and 1894 May 18
making a total Of $685., only small
part of the whole amount said to have
been misappropriated.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-27
PASSENGERS ON WRECKED
CAR IMPROVE RAPIDLY
Most Seriously Injured Is Man Who
Was Thrown While About to
Jump, His Back Being
Sprained

The condition of the three persons
who were injured in the collision be-
tween inbound Brooklyn avenue car
No. 115 and an outbound Southern Pa
cific train at Alameda and Macy streets
Monday night is improved The vic
Tins, it is thought, will recover shortly.
The most severely injured passenger
is James McKason, an inmate of the
Pisgah home. He was sitting in the
front part Of the car when the accident
happened and thrown from it when he
attempted to jump. His back is
sprained and his body slightly bruised
Ramona Garcia of 2214 Aero street
Miss Emma Junthar of Pasadena and
Carl Anderson of GAG Maple avenue
were cut by flying glass and sustained
slight bruises. Miss Junthar was a
passenger on the train and was sitting
near the window when the trolley car
struck it.