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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05
Big Fruit Crop.
HAUNT OF THE PTARMIGAN.
Rarely Descends Below $500 Feet.
Arduous Climb to His Nest.
n Gordon. in the Field.

Seton Gordon, In the Field.
OF all our mountain birds the ptarmigan
alone remains on the mountain tops in
winter as well as in summer, and when all
other bird life has been compelled by the
severity Of the weather to descend &c
more sheltered quarters the hardy ptar-
migan seems almost to revel in the arctic
conditions and scorns to leave his storm
swept strongholds.
For this reason he is of special interest
to the ornithologist and a day at his
haunts is always worth the labors of an
arduous climb, for the ptarrnigan rarely
descends even during the heaviest snow
storms below the level of 800 feet AS
the writer, accompanied by mountain
eering friend, set out al daybreak for a
favorite haunt of the ptarmigan. a hard
frost held the whole countryside firmly in
its grip. and the snow partly thawed by a
mild westerly wind on the preceding day
was frozen as hard as iron.
On the lower grounds the covering was
not continuous. but on the sheltered sides
of the hill were deep wreaths and to our
west the snow lay deep and unbroken.
Passing small lochan nesting in q birch
wood we found it thickly covered with a
beautiful sheet of smoothest ice, suggest
ing to our minds the national game of
curling. for many ideal Kinks could have
been marked out on the lochan's surface.
Soon We passed mountain quarry, where
oiHPiS CNidciNC poihtcu " Tue ldct that d
kestrel used the spot a roosting site
and the hillside also yielded a good many
grouse. some already paired, but the ma
jority in coveys and packs.
Loeb Davan far beneath us was par
TALLY ice bound. but large waves were
rolling across the exposed surface of the
water, showing that strong wind was
blowing on the low grounds We put up
many mountain hares, which seemed to
rival the snow in their snow white fur, but
shortly after leaving the 2.n00-foot level
the grouse flushed were now few and far
between, and at length we entered the do
main of the snow-white ptarmigan.
We first became aware of the close
proximity Of these birds by deep. gut
tural croaking proceeding from some
rocky ground on our left, and careful
stalking enabled us to get within few
yards Of the bird and to obtain snapshot
of him. He was crouching low on the
ground and harmonized with his sur
roundings in a truly remarkable manner.
When he took wing the great beauty of
his plumage was very obvious, few
black feathers in the tail setting off the
spotless white of his wings and breast.
We obtained a pretty photograph of a
ptarmigan'S footmarkS leading through
the wet snow to IL small pool of water,
and ample traces we found that the
fresh of the previous day had been felt
even at this altitude of close on 5000 feet
for there was practically no snow on the
summit plateau. and numerous frozen
pools of water showed how the snow had
melted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05
Violent Electrical Storms.

One of the most violent electrical storms
in recent years caused much damage in
Frederick and Shenandoah counties a
few nights since. The substation in this
city of the Winchester and Washington
City Railway Company was struck by
lightning and the building set afre, but
employees saved it. The Southern railway
station, warehouse, post office and gen
eral merchandise store of A. l.. Linda
mood & Co, at Bowmans, were struck
by lightning and destroyed causing a
loss of $4,000 Page county was visited
by two haistorms in one day, and a
great deal of fruit in the apple belt of the
Blue Ridge mountains was blown from
the trees in such a way as to affect the
large yield expected this summer.
Ensign Winfield Liggett of Harrison
burg has gone TO the Naval Hospital in
Washington to have fractured leg set
for the third time. He fractured 1t while
playing base ball in foreign port about
Il year ago, and on both occasions the
leg was improperly set.
\ cyclone between ten and twelve feet
wide wrought havoc at the home of
James Mullady in Hampshire county yes
terdly. The members of the family were
eating dinner al the time. The strong
wind demolished d. window. blew the din
ner off the table, tore panels out of the
doors, unroOfed the barn and blew the
corncrb Oft it's foundation. A number
of old cherry trees We're uprooted.
Lieut. Commander Louis Mccoy Null
ton of Winchester, who has been exc
cutive officer OF the battIeship Wiscon-
sin for the past year, is soon to become
head of the department Of ordnance and
gInnery at the United States Naval
Academy at Annapolis. Commander
Mutton is a son of the late Col. Joseph
A. Mutton of the old second Virginia
regiment. and is the author of a number
Of tey IN TO obi Of he
dictionary now used at the naval
academy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05
1sben and the Emotions.
From Harper's Weekly.

From Harper Weekly.
The most essential attribute, whether
for a dramatist or a philosopher, is clar-
ity OF thought and statement In that re-
spect the writings of Ibsen are con-
spicuously deficient. Among his most de-
voted followers there Is dissension as to
his meanings, one of them indeed. not
hesitating to declare, as a merit, that the
bard himself very likely did not always
know precisely what he meant Never
theless, it is claimed that an author who
could motor at least did not-state his
own thoughts clearly, ought to be recog-
niZed and exalted as a leader of the
thought of the world. Strange assertions
are made by the Ibsenite. The form of
the Ibsen plays" says Mr.. Huneker, lis
compact with ideas and emotions We
usually don't go to the theater to think or
to feel" That assurance may convey the
truth as to IbSenites; there seems to be
reason for supposing some of them in
capable of either feeling or thought but,
In view of the decisive fact that primarily
and essentially the acted drama always
does and always must appeal to the emo
tions and then to the mind, what should
be thought of the mental condition which
makes II possible for such Il statement to
pc made? Ii ii was not feeling that tore
The hearts of the people when Forrest
acted Lear, what was it? What is ii that
brings tears to the eyes and laughter %
lhe lips at a performance of A Pair of
Spectacles," or THE Little Minister" or
The Witching Hour?'' What is ito
cite IA very recent example-that causes
the audience to recall Mr. fully Marshall
again and again upon the scene, n ht
after night in the course of his perform
ance of HanDeck in the play OF -. ..e
City?' What is it that stirs the multitude.
promptings of tears and paudits. a. the
performance of the redeemed convict in
the play of Alias Jimmy Vaaentine?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05
RIvERDALE, MD.
special Correspondence of The Star

Special Correspondence of The Star
RIVERDALE Md, June 4. 1910.
Miss Melanti Simons of East RiVerdale
left Wednesday last for an extensive trip
through South Carolina and Florida. Mr..
Alfred f. Clark and Master Earle re-
turned Wednesday last after a delight
full visit in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. l.. j.
Hughes, Miss Sadie Hughes. Mrs. Fir
oued, Miss Sadie Firoued. Mr.. Robinett,
Mr. Clarence L. Frey and Mrs. w. L..
Denham of Washington spent Monday
last with Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Hollings-
worth, West Riverdale Mrs. Walter
Weller of Washington spent Wednesday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
Ellaby, East Riverdale. Miss Lorene
Davis returned to her home Saturday
last at Woodstock. after having spent
the past month with her sister, Mrs. IL.
l.. Forsythe. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Q. Mac
Cubbin of Madison avenue spent the week
end with relatives in Baltimore. Mrs.
Blanche Waters Hall of Washington was
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Joseph y.
Blundon. Wednesday last. Mrs. W. +.
Wright of Baltimore is visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Johnson III. Tanning of East River
dale. Miss Helen Allen and Mr.. George
Allen of Georgetown were the guests of
Mrs. William F. Allen the past week.
Miss Margaret Forsythe of Jackson av-
enue is visiting her grandfather, Mr.. j. I.
Davis of Woodstock, Va. Mrs. Alfred
E. Clark and Miss Evelyn have returned
% Their home on Adams avenue. after a
delightful visit to relatives in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter T.. Barr of Wash
nston were the guests of Mrs William
l.. Anderson. Madison avenue. Sunday
asst. Mr.. and Mrs. George Cirindley of
Washington. Miss Hattie Makers and
Mr.. Beal Unglesbee of Baltimore were
he Weekend guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Watkins. West Riverdale The
Mothers Club was pleasantly entertain
ed Monday evening last by Mrs Harry
Staley, at her home in East Riverdale
A rather unique form OF entertainment,
a cat party" was arranged by the able
hostess for the enjoyment of her guests,
and divers stunts to ward off bad luck
and induce good fortune were performed
n fear and trepidation by members pres
ent Cor being able to walk gracefully up
;tairs backward and whistle as they pass
ID under a ladder without falling into
he bathtub. Mrs. A. J.. Without was
out the tail on an invisible Cat. and Mrs.
Charles Dunlap won second Mrs. Stailey
vas assisted by her daughter, Miss
Gladys. Members present We're: Mrs. H.
.dgar Lewis. Mrs: j, L: Shipley, Mrs.
F. Meyers, Mrs. Charles Dunlap, Mrs.
Thomas Kimpton, Mrs. James Eastern,
Mrs. A. l.. Without. Mrs. William c..
Jordan, Mrs. Seay and Mrs. r. A.
rAnson. Rev. f. c. Strange of Washing
ton state is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Marion f. Bullock. East Riverdale.
Mr.. Claude E. Warren of Grant
avenue spent several days last week with
riends in New York. Mr.. William J..
Anderson spent several days at his home
II Rverdale this week and returned to
Portsmouth Monday. Mr.. and Mrs.
RNlph Sherwood of Lafayette avenue
visited relatives in Washington the past
week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05
Stonewall Jackson Monument.

Ground was broken this week on the
capitol lawn at Charles Town for the
foundation of the Stonewall Jackson
monument which will be erected by the
Daughters OF the Confederacy. The
statue was made in Italy by Sir Moses
EZiekel who was Il classmate of Gen.
Jackson at the Virginia Military Institute
at Lexington.
Howard Moer and Jesse Miller of
Washington followed the Washington
motorists on the Richmond endurance
run last week as far as Stanton on their
motor cycles. and kept up with the ma
chimes the entire distance After spend
inc several days with friends here they
returned to Washington this week on
heir wheels.
John Franklin kennerly. the last MEM
her OF the family of the late Col. Will
liam c. kennery. the sportsman and
writer Of sporting articles for magazines,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05
A Novel Crib.

From the Baltimore American.
n combination crib and baby carriage
has been invented by a Michigan man.
The whole is of metal tubing and the
body more closely resembles a crib than
a carriage. Head and back rests arise
from both ends. however, and make the
device convertible into a carriage The
body is supported on a track which is
detachable either a the bottom of the
body or at the aXles, making it possible
to have the crib either on wheels on
a stand or to rest fiat on the floor. If
the combination is to be used as a crib
without detaching the wheels there is a
locking device which will prevent them
from turning and keep it stationary. In
flats or i'll other quarters where there
Is not much room to spare, this inven-
ton will be found convenient, as 1t will
save the space either a crib or a baby
carriage would take up and answer the
~ $3.50 Of either ecnaIIy well.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05
SEATS IN CONGRESS
They Appear Desirable to
West Virginia Politicians.
FIGHT IN EVERY DISTRICT
Making 1t Hot for Representative
Gaines in Third.
DEMOCRATS TAKING NOTICE
Believe They Have Chance in First,
and Several Candidates Are
Grooming for Race. !
FIGHT IN EVERY DISTRICT
DEMOCRATS TAKING NOTICE
Special Correspondence of Tie star.

Special Correspondence Of Tie star.
WHEELING. w Va. June g. 1910.
With Senator Scott steadily adding ~
his string OF counties as fast az thew
come to bat In the contest against him
precipitated by Representative Hubbard.
the public interest has shifted to otner
things. For instance. n red-hot fight IS
on in the third district, wncrc Prosecute
ing Attorney Avis of Charleston be-
lated entrant. is making il warm for
Representative Gaines. who has left
Washington to look after ais fences.
There is fight in every district. bus
the third suggests The most danger -
the present occupant
Up in the first the situation is peculiar
because it is so intensely istlass The
fact that Representative Hubbard delayed
announcing that he would rot he a car
didate to succeed himself may account
for the general Indifference but what
ever the cause. none Of tna four an
nounceG aspirants is making a race worth
while. The district is Overwhelmingly re-
publican, having only one county OF tho
t-Wetzel-democratic, so that q nom
nation might be considered equivalent 10
election. and, therefore inSpire a hard
hustle for the nomination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05
To Vitalize the Synagogue.


Development of the social side of con-
gregational life. We believe, would spell
improvement in every other direction 1t
would make the synagogue not only more
popular, but also more influential 1t
would infuse more warmth and meaning
into our religious organizations. 1t would
foster fellowship and neighborliness,
which is, after all. one Of the prime pur-
poses of all religion Just because mod
ern life is as intricate and divisive as it
is. every unifying effort of the synagogue
would mean SO much more.
The minister alone cannot do il. The
people must do 1t. 1t must come from
the people The congregation must be
democratic Only when the people them-
selves soeialize the synagogue will they
throw into it meaning, purpose, vitality
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05
Gypsy Queens Funeral.

Oily Stanley, gypsy queen, who was
born in England siXty-two years ago. and
who spent more than fifty years of her
life roaming with her tribe over every
state in the Union, died d few days ago
at Ottobine, Rockingham county She
leaves her husband and several children.
She was buried the same day she died,
and late in the afternoon all her belong
ings, including handsome wagon. drap-
cries, beads and jewelry, We're burned,
and her horse was chloroformed. Moth
ing was spared except her two pet par
rots. The tribe then broke camp and
moved away as rapidly as possible, hav-
ing belief that TO remain in the vicin-
lty of her death would be productive OF
evil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05
SOCIETY.
CONTINUED from Fifth Page.)

leave tomorrow evening for cruise down
the PatuXent river. They will go as far
as Benedict Mr.. and Mrs. .. B. Zant-
Finger threw open their handsome home
here Wednesday even ng to the members
of the Sunday school of Pinkney Me-
mortal Church. Refreshments were sold
to raise funds to defray the expenses OF
the annual Sunday school picnic, which
will probably be held near Glen Echo.
Mrs. George y. Smith of Baltimore has
been visiting friends and relatives near
Magruders Station. this county. Miss
Metilda Johnson of Havre de Grace, Md,
is visiting friends near i5owie, this coun-
ty. Messrs T. Grason Jamison and Ed
ward T. Forrest of Baltimore have been
spending some weeks in the lower section
of the county visiting friends Mrs
James c. Smythe of New Hampshire mas
returned after Il pleasant stay Win
friends near Upper Marlboro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05
Light Vote Expected.

Until this week nobody but .he inter
ested postmastcrs ard prospective Tnst-
masters knew who were the candid lt.s.
Few voters now know ana worry If.ht
vote is looked for at the prI.n ,.icS. wai.h
will be held in counties pie cameIl Iul-
ming from June III to June Ia. i:ey. Arch
bald Moore o: Warrington and IioWaf-i
n. Ogden of Fairmout. both II Aiaripn
county. have been troGdins &c dust az
wheeling and, Ohio county. Css yin. a
wider acquaintance. but Prose IiiHg Al
tornoy Carri"an of the nea, rpiInts- %
Marshall, who has all along been oonsi6-
cred certain WINNER, has not done a
thing yet in campaign way, :iud OK
judge T. y. Jacobs of Wetze. has not
stirred d bush except in his own haili-
wick
The Rev. Mr. Moore tried To go 10 the
state senate two years ago. making "A fla r
run of 1t. He knows nothing OF practical
politics, as instanCed by his naive sug-
gestiOn TO the congressional committee at
its Wheeling meeting that it name the
nominee, and suggesting later. when that
suggestion was shown 10 be impossible
that the candidates get together and Sc
lect the one of their number they consid-
cred the strongest. In his rounds h..
says he is not fanatic on temperance
or other quaSi-moral questions. He is
now farmer and wool grower, and ex-
poets to secure many votes from the
farming element as well as from his for
mer congregations in the district. He
would be the winner IL the politicians
would take him I'D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05

Fol; RENT - DESIRABLE COUNTRY RESI-
idsnce, furnished: IL rooms, bath: city water
and gas; about 30 acres: grounds cared for:
milk and frewOod furnished stable for 10
horses and carriages; FIVE minutes walk from
l4th 81. ears; rent $500 per month. Address
Box la. star office. my21-24t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05
SUBURBAN PROPERTY.
FOR SALE.

OnO0N AVA 4>As = -
FOR SALE.
BROOKLANI.THREE FINE ADJOINING so
foot lots; sewer water. gas. ready to build on:
north side OF Jackson near 18th ST. ne; 81 ,OOG
each Is. DlGGINS. 1916 9TH st. NV. je2-3t
FOR SALE-BY THE OWNER. TWO LOTS,
Chevy Chase, section. Gox150 feet: elevation
high two squares from circle: southern expos
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mnst sell at once. Inquiries from agents will
not receive attention. Address Box 49, Star
Office. je33t
TWO SPLENDID BUILDING LOTS. so FEET
front facing south residence street. HyatIs-
vile: sewer, water. gas and electric light: have
been holding 500 each: will sacrifice to quick
purchaser: make offer OWNER. 2226 NV.
t-3-3t.
An ELEGANT 22-ROoM SUBURBAN HOUSE
with - baths. large cellar magnificent shade
trees surrounding house, ut Brentwood station
Prince George co, Nd, just outsiie the Dis
trirt line aud Joining the famous Bladensburg
iueling grounds. :; lines, VIZ, City
and Suburban electric cas-, Washington Spa
Spring and Gretta electric railroad. oat OF
Washing ton boulevard an, Baltimore and Oao
RI. with station ou riaCc. This magnificent
home is suitable either for = gcutleman's home
ideal boarding house. sInltarilni. 1
VIII sell this property FOR $1,000 upon very,
very reasonable terms. lease reliable
tenant for Il term Of years fof $50 per month.
This property is equipped with all modern con
Ncniences. Apply to j. q. ROGERS. Owner.
III D st. NV, Fendall bldg. or Hyattsville
Mi. jeo-14t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05
Expects a Democratic House.

While on his way this week to at
tend the wedding OF Senator Martin s
slster-in-law at Smithfie,d. Representa-
tive Hal d. Flood of the tenth Virginia
district declared that he was confident
the next house would be democratic. 1T
looks as though there will be something
resembling democratic victory all over
the country next November, for the re-
publlcans have fallen down on their
promises to the people and will not be
elected again to break faith anew said
the representative. The republicans are
afraid to adjourn Congress now although
matters have been at a standstill for
some time. This fear is due to the fact
that they lack the nerve to return to
their people and face the criticism they
Will have to hear for not enacting prom
iSed legislation and remedying existing
evils. The predicament of the republic
cans is well nigh pathetic. They are
afraid to adjourn Congress, yet they are
anxious to get back to their districts and
stem democratic tides rising there so as
to ward off defeat next fall, but l do
not think they can succeed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05
Ogden Supporting Brother.

The old organization crowd Is disposed
to back Carrigan. but Sherman Denhaln.
Tom Fleming and others of them were In
clined to be sore at III. c. Ogden, the
Wheeling newspaper publisher and poll
tician, on learning at the congressional
committee meeting in Wheeling this week
that Ogden was working hard for his
brother. Candidate Ogden. When the
Scott-Hubbard contest was Oh in earnest
in Ohio and Marshall counties, Denham
and his crowd say, Editor Ogden agreed
10 support Carrigan for Congress, and
now they charge him with breach OF
ia it'll
Ogden replies that for personal reasons
he is working for his brother He says
he and his brother never hit il ON poll
tics, dividing on the senatorial issue, but
that blood is thicker than water. and be
sides he does not want TO see his brother
receive Il small vote, since the cry Will
be raised that he got the small vote sim
ply because his name was Ogden. Tai :
explanation is logical to all VIII know how
Editor Ogden's political activity has
brought HIM warm friends ald equally
warm foes in the years he has been in
virtual control az the republican org all
iZation in Wheeling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05

FOR RENT-NEw: 1922 CHESAPE AXE ST
NV: rooms and bath; large lot $3.50 Pc
month.
IIEISkELL Il McLERAS.
14f III ST. NV. Phone Main 63S.
n4y2S-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05
FACTS. NOT PROMISES

y
water. gas. electricity. complete sewer sys
tenn. Sranolith.c sidewalks. improved streets,
5000 electric railway station. Bell telephone
service mail deliveries and collections. police ap-i
fire protection: household supplies delivered daily
convenient to schools and churches. For the in
spection of this property tickets without
charge can he secured at the office of the ROSE
MONT DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. Inc 3D.
Evans bldg. Washington. n. C.. myI9-GOt.o .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05

CHEVY CHASE. MD.-F0R RENT. FURNISHED
-threc-story house; four bedrooms, two baths
"n second floor, large lawn: ample porch: $l25
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05
Democrats Are Encoura ged

The lack Of heartednesS among the
republicans the congressional fca-
ture in the first district may he due 10
IL feeling that prevailed mat Hubbard
could be induced 10 be the nominee
again after ii was conciuSively demon
strated he did not have a look-in Ior
the Senate against Scott. At ana rae.
the situation is somewhat pleasing t.
a dozen available candidates, ara their
convention VIII ring with more oDti-
mism this year than for over "A decade.
Prosecuting Attorney j Il. HaraIan Of
Wheeling, VINO won in Il republican
county in 1905, is the TaVorlt" II he
will accept. James Robinson uf Har-
riSon is ready 10 try. Henry Ziiiiken
of Brooke. vino went 10 the senate on "a
wet and dry issue from an oNerwhelm-
ing republican district otherwise, is
another who is willing. but VINO does
not want TO try hard for the nominal
ton.
Since last week Senator Scott de-
feated Hubbard in Brooke and No,loH-
gala counties, two places considered
Hubbard strongholds at the outset.
Monoganlia was never considered III
doubt by tie Hubbard people, bat i'm
that county the influence of Senator
EIkips' enterprises and the numerous
old soldier vote came to the rescue and
beat down an unfriepdly organization.
Joseph II. NcDermott, former preSi-
dent of the state senate. WAS renumi-
mated over Ellis Yost. Hubbard man,
hv vote equaling SCOTS. This was
been in poor health for years. his lie
being despaired of some months ago,
and ne was Il. Il coast SanltaIluln DUR
ing the primary contest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05

FOR sALE-FINEST LOTS IN TAKOMA PARK:
near electric and steam lines water. sewer
and gas; cheap and easy terms.
J. =. EARNEST, Trustee. 323 AZ st. NV.
If