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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-11
District Line Marked.

A signboard at the District line, about
300 feet north of the bridge of the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company, serves to
warn gunners when they are near the
territory where constables and game war
dens are on hand to interrupt sport and
to empty the bag and purse of the
gunner.
1t will probably surprise many sports
men to learn that the bird season in
Maryland this year will be much shorter
than heretofore. The last legislature
changed the law SO that the season does
not open until September -.
Gunners are more likely to violate some
other laws than they are the section
which fixes the dates of opening and clos
ing the bird season. 1t is almost i'm
possible for non-residents to do any shoot
ing on the Patuxent river other than
members of clubs or owners of boats
Few others are willing to pay the license
tax for the privilege of few days
shooting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-11
Repairs to the River Queen.

The paddle wheel of the side-wheel
steamer River Queen, which was broken
last week by striking a log, has been
repaired and the steamer is again in
service, running colored eXcursionists to
river points. The work was done at the
dock of the steamer at this city and in
record time, under the supervision of
Capt James Madmaduke. The River
Queen is the last of the fleet of speedy
side-wheel boats built in the early years
of the civil war and used by the army as
transports. The steamer during the war
saw service on the Potomac and it was
aboard her that President Lincoln travel
ed when he went to City Point, on the
James river, to review the Federal army
there. The steamers Keyport, Samuel J.
Pentz. T. V. Arrowsmith and other
steamers of war times have all disap-
peared, having either been burned or
broken up for junk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-11
BAND WILL PLAY LA ESPERO.
Anthem of the Esperantists to Be
Feature of Coming Congress.

La Espero,' the anthem of the Esper-
Artists. will be played by the Marine Band
on several occasions during the sixth an
nual International Esperanto congress,
which will be held here next week. Lieut..
santelmann. director of the band, has
been receiving instructions from Dr. Ed
win c. Reed, general secretary of the
congress, regarding the anthem, and
within few days he expects to have the
band playing La Espero'' with the
swing and dash it gives to American
airs
La Espero. meaning THE Hope" was
composed by Baron de Menil of Paris,
and its words are bX DR.. Zanenhof, the
father of the International language
The headquarters OF the delegates to
the convention will be the Arlington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-11
SPORT IS PROMISING
Great Slaughter of Game Birds
Is Predicted.
OPEN SEASON NEXT MONTH
Marshes in Good Condition and Food
Is Plentiful.
ADVANCE GUARD IS ARRIVED
Blackbirds Numerous Already-Con-
siderable Ortolan and Some
"Reedies" Observed.

Sportsmen are making guns and ammu-
milton ready to begin the September
slaughter of reedbirds, ortolan and black
birds Restaurant keepers are getting
out the old familiar ''reedbrds on toast
signs
The marshes are in splendid condition
this year. Wild oats will be ripe by the
time the season opens Some are already
ripe enough to supply food for the adj
vance guard of birds.
Prince George county authorities and
the police are making preparations to see
that the game laws are observed 1t is
not a violation of law for the Prince
George people to use ammunition on the
marshes in the District. 1t will be an
expensive trick for a Washingtonian to
cross the line and discharge his weapon,
unless he has first paid the license fee
of 5000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-11
Power Launch Is Disabled.

The power launch Polly, belonging to
Prof. Crosby Of this city. while on her
way up the river Tuesday from Colonial
Beach, became disabled off Clifton Beach
by the breaking of part of her gasoline
engine. repairs to which could not be
made. The launch Isabel. Capt. Smith
Housen1an, came along an hour or two
after the accident occurred and took the
disabled launch in tow ana Drousnt her
and a friend were aboard the Polly when
she was disabled. The engine of the
launch will be overhauled at once and
she will be made ready for service again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-11
Funeral of David IL. Pitcher.

The funeral Of David L. Pitcher was
held yesterday afternoon at the Garden
Memorial Church, Rev. George NJ. Cum
mings officiating. Interment was made
in Arlington cemetery. Mr.. Pitcher,
who was Union veteran of the civil
war. was employed in the Treasury De-
partment until four years ago. He was
seventy-four years old
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Many Birds Already There.

William A. Hettinger and John A. Rup-
pert, two crack shots, were on tour of
inspection on the Patuxent river this
week Incidentally they killed number
of summer ducks.
They found wild oats heavy and fairly
we'll advanced, and were surprised at the
number of birds there so early In the
season. Blackbrds are plentiful. They
also saw a great many ortolan. but only
a few "reedies," as the reedbirds are
called.
Many sportsmen are seen about the
Eastern branch every afternoon, looking
over the marshes, particularly about the
vicinity of Benning bridge, where many
make their headquarters.
Some are busy getting their arms in
condition for the killing. Others are
heard telling of big bags Of game killed
in the past.
..Pushers" are always in great demand
at the opening of the season. Many gun
ners have already engaged them for Sep
TENDER !. Boats suitable for gunners are
scarce about Washington Those who do
not engage them early will have to shoot
from heavier boats and will not be able
to get where birds are most plentiful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-11

There was more truth than slang in that
last phrase. Claude will NOT do a thing
to Desmond, for the simple reason that no
is held fast in the deadly grip Of the cleo.
tric current. But remember-there are
more pictures to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-11

IF thing is worth doing, it's worth
doing wel"-that's Desmond's motto. So,
to make assurance doubly sure, he ar
ranges q neat little catastrophe in case
the bomb should miss fire.
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Sale of Entire Lime of Travellers Road
Samples From Famous Cutlery House

tables o a
usually Buying little All high
nc this Awomn
many and to have
RI to have day of the week
to enandho all
raz Of theu he wild
uniform floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-11

Oh, see the dynamite bomb! Won't
Claude and Rosamond be surprised when
they hear the explosion9 They will. In
fact, we shouldn't be surprised il they'd
90 right up in the air.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-11

Claude is anxious to see whether he has
lost any weight through his thrilling ex-
periences. Little does he suspect that the
weighing machine man is henchman Of
Desperate Desmond's. .--------
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Oh, the nerve Of that villain! Just look
at him walking right up in front Of our
bold hero and grabbing his girl away.
Have a care, Desmond! Claude Eclair
won't do thing to you'll
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Trespassers to Be Punished.

Farmers living along the river and
truckers along the Eastern branch de-
mand that the laws against trespass be
enforced. Police insist that there shall
be no shooting within 200 yards Of any
dwelling, bridge or road.
The District law permits the killing OF
marsh birds north of the Anacostia bridge
and east of the Aqueduct bridge, prohibit
ing shooting from being done west OF the
former bridge because of the danger.
1t is provided in the law of the District
that any person who shall knowingly
trespass on the lands of another for the
purpose of shooting or hunting thereon,
after due notice by the owner or occupant
of lands, shall be liable to such owner
or occupant in exemplary damages to an
amount not exceeding 500. Notice is to
be given by erecting and maintaining
signboards, at least eight by twelve
inches in dimensions, the borders of
the premises, and at least two such signs
for every fifty, acres: and any person who
shall maliciously tear down or in any
manner deface or injure any of such
signboards shall be liable to a penalty of
not less than So for each and every sign
board so torn down, defaced or injured;
and in default, to be imprisoned for
period not exceeding thirty days in the
wOrkhOuse
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-11

But the cowardly cur has reckoned with
out the Choo-choo Express and her brave
engineer. Claude and Rosamond are saved
once more. But what's the usea They'll
only get in trouble again.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-08
A Handy Library.

Many OF the new books come out in
serial form in the magazines and pa.
pers. Cut out the installments as thew
appear and glue them together-book
fashion, If from magazine, or in one
long strip If taken from a newspaper
rake long, stout envelope, paste the
name OF the story on the back. fold the
sheets or strips of clippings and place
IN the envelope. This is a book which
taxes only a small space on the
shelves. and the name is easily seen
from the outside. These envelone
books are invaluable for sick neonle
as frail hands are not tired by hold.
ing light slip of paper when it wop,d
be impossible to hold a heavy book
AS bit of cheer for all invalids thew
might be aptly termed the sunbeam
library .-Housekeeper.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-08
CHAPTER x.

Vernon went down to breakfast the
next morning wearing the new sum-
mer clothes his tailor had sent to him
from Chicago the day before. He had
a flower in his buttonhole; red rose,
indeed, showing his colors for the final
triumphant day.
The rotunda of the hotel, swept OF
the litter of the night before, was
clean and cool, and the morning air
of a perfect day came in refreshingly
at the open doors. The farmer mem
bers, confirmed in the habit of early
rising, were already sauntering aim
lessly about, but otherwise statesmen
still slumbered, tired out by their la
bors of the night before.
Vernon, in the nervous excitement
which arouses one at the dawn Of any
day that is to be big with events, had
risen earlier than was his won't He
fastened into the dining room, and
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-08
CHAPTER TX.

Vernon was glad enough of breath
Of the evening air. and they went
down the steps to the sidewalk. Along
the curbstone many men had placed
chairs and In these cool and quiet ed
dies of the brawling stream of politics
they joked and laughed peacefully
Sixth street stretched away dark and
inviting. Vernon and COwley turned
southwark and strolled along COM
panionably. The air was delicious aft
er the blaze OF the hotel; the black
shade of moonless night was restful;
their cigars were fragrant.
1--WE just got hold OF story" be-
gan Cowley. after they had enjoyed
the night for moment In silence.
1--WE just got hold OF story" he
spoke. OF course. as always. from the
detached standpoint of a newspaper
man. (which you ought to know"
What is it?" asked Vernon.
Porter and Braidwood are against
your resolution" Cowley spoke these
names in a tone that told how futile
any opposition would be. And
Wright and his fellows are against it,
,oo." he added.
Nonsense" said Vernon.
well. you'll see." replied Cowley.
But they told me-"
"Oh, we'll. that's all right. They've
changed In the hist day or two"
Why
well. they say It's risky from a
party standpoint. They think they
already have all the load they want to
carry In the fall campaign. Besides
they"
"What?"
They say there's no demand for
such = radical step. and 30 see no rea
son for taking It,"
Vernon laughed.
"All right" said Cowley in the care
less tone Of one who has discharged
duty. wait till you see Mrs
Overman Hodge-Lathrop land in here
vs-morrow."
Mrs. Overman Hodge-Lathrop!'
ssrnou stopped still in the middle O.
the sidewalk and turned In surprise
and fear to Covley. Cowley enjoyed
tho little sersation he had produced.
But .nsy w-re all for it," Vernon
nuttereu
"Oh. well. you know they neve
,ook the thing very seriously. o
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-08

there, at the first table his eye alighted
on, sat Maria Burley Greene She saw
him at once, for she faced the door,
and she greeted him with brilliant
smile. With springing step he rushed
toward her, both hands extended in his
eagerness. She half rose to take them;
their greeting silenced the early break
fasters for an instant Then he sat
down opposite her and leaned over
with radiant face as near to her as
might be, considering the width of the
tablecloth and the breakfast things be-
tween.
And so you're here at last!" he ex-
claimed.
His eyes quickly took in her toilet;
remarkably fresh it was, though 1t
had been made on the Springfield
sleeper. 1t gave none of those evil
dences OF being but the late Towering
Of toilet that had been made the
night before, as do the toilets of some
ladies under similar circumstances
She wore this morning suit of brown
tailored faultlessly to every fiat seam
and a little turban to match it. Be-
side her plate lay her veil, her gloves
and brass tagged key. And her face
clear and rosy in it's rich beauty, was
good to look upon. The waiter had
just brought her strawberries.
Send John to me-" said Vernon tc
the walter. I'll take my breakfast
here. May IL" He lifted his eyes tc
Miss Greene's.
Surely said she, well have much
to discuss"
And SO SQUIRE here again at last,
repeated Vernon. as If he had not al
ready made the same observation. He
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-08
Warned of Fathers Death

There was peculiar coincidence IN
connection with the sudden death n,
the Alkham (Kent, England) village
blacksmith, Mr.. James Paw H;s
daughter, who was in service with q
doctor in neighboring village. wen,
TO her mistress on the day of her 70.
theirs death, stating that she had :.
feeling that she must go home. AS tho
g'rl seemed anxious, her mistress al.
lowed her to go. and she arrived home
IN time to witness the death Of ber
father 70 minutes after he had been
working at his forge.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-08

course they passed It IN the house just
to line up old man Ames for the ap-
portionment bill. They didn't think 1t
would amount to anything"
YES, l know-but Maria Burley
Greene"
well, she's~a pretty woman; that's
all.'
you bet she is" said Vernon, land
she'll be down here again tomorrow.
too"
"Will she?" said Cowley, eagerly,
with his strange smile.
"Yes-but, look here, Charlie!" Yer
non exclaimed, don't you 60 mixing
me up with her. now, understand"
"Oh, l understand" said Cowley.
and he laughed significantly.
When Vernon reached the hotel he
set to work in earnest He tramped
about half the night, Until he had seen
every senator who could be found. He
noted change In them; II he did not
find them hostile he found many of
them shy and reluctant. But when he
went to his room he had enough prom.
Uses to allay his fears and to restore, In
a measure, his confidence, and he fell
asleep thinking of Maria Greene, hap.
py in the thought. that she would be
there with her charms to Offset the
social influence OF Mrs. Overman
Hodge-Lathrop.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-08

men in the big, swift touring cars &C.
complish the rest of the trip with
merciless brevity, but leave behind
the fumes of a scandal that will fill
the land.
In respect of this evil, as of all
others, we need to remember that
first steps are the dangerous steps,
first compromises the dangerous com.
promises. We are often asked: Can
dance, can play cards, can l go to
the theater, can take a glass of
wine?' And our answer is, not
a dogmatic and positive no, but the
question, What is safe for your
When men and women are loiter.
ing about through life wondering what
they will do next, serpent not far
away is apt to lift its head and sight
the bird. From Vie Garden of Eden
to the present hour snakes have loved
Eve in a snakes way. Samson has
lied and joked with Delilah, Sapho has
loved the young student, as the devil
loves the world.
1T is love with the most beauti.
ful face you ever saw. 1t Is love with
the most attractive personality you
have ever known. 1t is a love with
what is called temperament, you
know-makes lie sound better than
the truth. 1t can make the red-head.
ed, black-faced Cleopatra look so fas.
cinating that the great Marc Antony
is content to be dragged behind her
barge like a dead fish.
The love of the flirt Is a love that
makes men and women forget their
honor, their VOWS, their ambitions
their talents, their fathers and moth
ers, husbands and wives. and all the
great hopes of time and eternity. The
first s.eps may lead down the marble
steps of palace of pleasure. But look
at the end!"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-08
SYNOPSIS.

Senator Morley vernon's visit with his
hancee was interrupted by call from
his political Boss at the state capital
Both regretted 1t. the girl more than he,
because she had arranged to attend a
dinner that evening with him. She said
she yearned for national office for. him.
On VernOn's desk In the senate he found
red rose, accompanied by plea for
suffrage for women. He met the au..
thoress. pretty Miss Maria Greene. of
Chicago who proposed to convert him
into voting for house resolution NO. 49,
Miss Greene secured VernOn's promise to
vote for the suffrage resolution. He also
aided her by convincing others. He took
q liking to the fair suffragette. Miss
Greene consulted with the lieutenant-gov
ernor. Vernon admitted to himself that
the suffragette had stirred a strange feel
Ing within him. He forgot to read his
speech in favor Of suffrage. aided by
glances from Miss Greene. The resolution
was made special order. Vernon was
enthusiastic on the prospects for the res
olution. He was much In Miss Greene's
company. Vernon neglected thoughts OF
Amelia. He took Miss Greene driving and
tuition. Vernon's speech caused a great
newspaper sensation. He was being neg
looted by Amelia. who had not answered
ht0 letter.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-08
circum,ta ntial Evidence.

A witness In q railroad case at Fort
Worth. asked to tell In his own way
how the accident happened, said:
We'll. Ole and was walking down
the track. and heard whistle, and !
got on the track, and the train went
BY, and l got back on the track, and
/ didn't see Ole; but walked along.
and pretty soon seen Ole's hat, and
then seen one OF Ole's arms. and
then another leg, and then over one
eide Ole's head, and says, My God!
Something muster happen to Olel"-
Everybody's Magazine.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-08
Knew HE euslnsss,

II had always heard that New Eng.
LADDERS were smart" Z young ply
stefan who had graduated" from a
village practice remarked the other
day. but hardly thought It devel.
oped 1t such an early age
He smiled reminiscently. then CON
t1nued:
"Just after I settled In Dobbs Cor.
ners = twelve-year-old boy called on
me ono evening.
"Say, Doc. guess I got measles
he remarked. but nobody knows II
'ceDt the folks u home. an they Amt
the kind Of folks that talk, II there's
any good reason to keep quiet
II was pushed. and suppose
hooked It
"'Aw. get wise. Doc my small Wis
ltor suggested. what will you give
ne to 30 to school an spread It among
oil the kids In the villager "-Lippin'
colts.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-08
CHAPTER vIII.-contInusd.

Vernon was of this crowd, moving
from one group to another. smoking,
laughing, talking. His heart may have
been q little sore at the thought OF
Amelia's strange neglect Of him, but
the soreness had subsidized until now 1t
was but q slight numbness which he
could forget 1T times, and when he did
think Of 1t, 1t but gave him resolution
to play the game more fiercely.
He found it pleasant as he threaded
his way through the crowd to halt SEN
ators as he met them and say:
"Well, the woman-suffrage resolu-
ton comes up tomorrow. You'll be
for It, Of course?"
It gave him such q legislative and
statesmanlike importance to do this.
Az be was going leisurely about this
quest, testing some Of the sensations
Of = parliamentary leader. Cowley
the correspondent of the Courier, &C
costed him. and showing his teeth in
that odd smile of his. asked II he
cared to say anything about the reso
luton.
"Only that It comes up as a special
order In the morning. and that have
no doubt whatever of its adoption by
the senate"
Have you assurances from"
From everybody. and every assur
ance." said Vernon. They're all for
II. Come and have cigar"
They went over to the cigar stand
and when they had lighted their cigars
COWley said:
Let's 60 out for . little walk:
may be able to tell you something that
will interest you"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-08

Chicago Pastor Sees Homes '.'sSs
and Divorce DEGREES IN
Menacing EVIL"

chicago-"It Ia a long distance
from a Irritation on the corner OF
state and Adams streets to what mas
become infamous at Newport ana OH
the Riviera, but He who looks down
from heaven has given but one name
to the whole road, and that name Is
destruction. When Irritation becomes
less common, popular and fashion
able the number of divorces ana
blasted homes will diminish
That was Rev. Frederick e. HOP
kins' introduction to his sermon IN the
pilgrim Congregational church which,
in mart, was as follows:
Filtration is the cause OF our So
cial evil 1t undermines the home
It makes marriage look like failure.
The rapidly increasing number OF
women who drink and smoke In iash-
ionable restaurants shows where sta
tions on the route are located and the
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-08
ARTIFICIAL LIGHT FOR BIRDS

from outside and at six O'Clock IN tb.
morning a Waterman switches on tn.
lights. '"e
Immediately a chorus n,
breaks out from the aroused birds
which start breakfast immediate,v
Ihis extra feeding time has ALREADY
produced good results in the shane q,
improved condition Of the birds Of mo-
adise, mynahs and other rare ,rn.s 20
birds In the house. S~'
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-08

Nov remember. Mary" the teacher
said just before the school exercises.
III you forget some Of the words whom
you are singing your song. don't stop.
Keep right on. Say tummy-tum-tum-
my.tum, or something like that. and
The words VIM come back to you and
nobody win know the difference. Now
don't forget"
On exhibition day little Mary cleo
triled her audience with
- and she wore wreath OF
roses. around her tummytum-tum."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-08
Lenothens Their Day, Giving Them
More Time for Feeding.

Winter has always proved trying
time for rare and delicate birds in the
geological gardens. One interesting
theory has been advanced. that owing
to the long nights In these ATTITUDES
In winter the poor birds do not feed
long enough during the day to keep
body and soul together" In the old
insect house some good was effected
by inducing the birds to feed before
dawn with the aid OF a powerful motor
lamp which was placed there an hour
in the winter.
In the new small birdhouse. says the
London Daily Mail. an elaborate in
candescent gasiight installation has
just been completed. 1t Is controlled