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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07


Ann back aspect of many local houses
IA the object of the Peoples Gardens AS
sociation of Washington, which was in
corpora ted April IA of this year, and has
already become more than mere dream
Of the beautiful.
sI.ike most artistic undertakings it was
the result of a very insignificant. though
picturesque beginning. Early in last May
a number of we'll known Washington men
and women. including the Misses Con-
ner, Mrs Granville Fortesque, the Misses
Perkins Mrs. S. F. Emmons, Miss Emily
Tuckerman. and men whose daily occu-
patton has to do with plant life as well
as some who only went because they love
flowers and delight in novelty, had what
was called roadside planting expedi-
ton
In carriages these enthusiasts journeyed
over a certain route. previously manped
out. and at intervals. just where judg
ment or fancy dictated stopped: pro-
ducing packages of seeds furnished by
the nrime mover of the scheme Mr.
David Farchld and trowels individually
provided. they dug up the soil and dis
tributed the nucleus for what are now
Towering beds of loveliness. The idea
was that others passing that way would
later exclaim in wonder and admir- ton
1t the intermittent growth of the plants
be subtly induced to go home and similar
ly ornament their own ground plots.
Mr.. Fairchild knew just which seeds
would prove most hardy and create the
happiest results. for he Is in charge of
foreign explorations for the Department
OF Agriculture. and has for years roamed
UP and down the world seeking out con-
tributions to the vegetable plant and
flower life OF America, and studying con-
ditions in the various model towns of
England and Germany.
For nearly the same length of time he
has desired to foster in the people of
Westinghouse representatives of the
Jnited States-that love for nature and
wording in the soil which is so largely
responsible for these perfect British ham
let's and suburban subdivisions with the
exquisite little gardens and cleanliness
and order He has tired of hearing
foreigners always admitting here each
winter-Oh. yes, pectect parks but look
at the peoples lawns
Cnquestionably there was d goodly per
centage OF wealthy folk here who would
willingly pay for the privilege of having
their grounds kept up during the sum-
mer months and rendered attractive in the
winter. but how to reach them with di-
plomacy was the question. Eventually
the planting foray became his inspiration
and since then enthusiasm over the asso-
citation has been sufficiently keen TO
satisfy even this ambitious founder
He was made its president. and Mrs
;: r. Emmops, first vice president: Mr..
Herbert Parsons. second vice president;
Mr.. Leon Nj. Estabrook, secretary, and
Mr.. Robert F. Miller, treasurer Despite
the brief existence of the association
there is already active work for that
last named official TO do, donations and
membership, fees having flowed In most
generously with every prospect of con-
tinuing.
The secretary. Mr.. Estabrook, has
found himself comparatively swamped
with queries and requests and demands
for literature. He estimated that there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07

The secretary. Mr.. Estabrook, has
found himself comparatively swamped
with queries and requests and demands
for literature. He estimated that there
are at present 200 active members who
pay a dollar year and that the treas
ury contains about S1.4OO. In talk
with a Star representative he said he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
BY Herbert Kaufman

He the herald Of cvization-he proclams step OF
Droeress predicts each enduring and mighty achievement
His sight perces mystery of the horizon and behols the
of reaches beyond the clouds
and the Marian al his labor
He peers blind depths of the earth and behods
furnaces SERVICE urge his wheels
and warm his days and light his nights,
He hears the forces Of calling strange and
comprehends message; he reads Times Annual Century
in advance of publication
He walks the track of Hope with confidence for his
He dares the wilderness urged onward by the of ambition
enduring setback and uearied body but
neuer in heart.
He made in the image of the Gods and shares with them
the gift of creation He blessed with Visions He dreams
inposbiities and then them into actually.
He the papyrus the reed-the palace in the Virgin
rock The under his became transformed
Titan, be tanned and taught to the needs of
His commanded the forake its idle neanderng
and fooD him where the arid burning with their
cenuried thirst
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07

Mr. Smith has had most unusual life,
having enlisted as a private in the Boer
war and risen to the rank of captain be-
fore it's close. He is said to have bound
less enthusiasm for the work and ia
milan ity with all classes of gardening
making him equally at ease in planning
mllionaire's grounds or suggesting to
some little poor child how to plant vege-
tables.
The association will pay his salary, and
announces that he is coming here for
much less annually than he has hitherto
demanded from his employers Under
his management it is hoped to obtain
much of that money which wealthy folk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07

the enea ging OF a garden manager whom
NJ. Establ ook expects to report during
August Landscape gardeners all over
the country were correspondent with be-
fore .,.ai the sort, who could qualify as
a landscape architect, capable ousl-
ness man anG as gentleman capable OF
meeting and being at ease with every
local class was found.
MIR. Arthur Smith, young Englishman
who has given his entire career to such
work. seems to meet the requirements.
and will have the active management of
all the garden work of the association.
with of course. numerous gardeners and
helpers and workmen under him. He
learned to care for flowers on the large
estates of his father as boy. and SUBJ
sequently was estate manager for sue
cessive landed proprietors of England:
general manager for the country places
of several rich New Workers having
homes on Long Island sound; manager
for a large syndicate engaged in improv-
ing tracts of land in Ireland, and for the
last year deviser of ways to make beau
tiful section of about 400 acres of land
in the west, where the English idea Of
building first the lawn and then setting
the house in the midst of it is being
adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07

He stood the seasore and his soul ped forth flight
the 1enacing tossing find lands unmarked
upon the seanan's charts e...r.
All that best fea that bright and comforting, and
wonderful is his handiwork.
His timer bravery than that Of BRAUN
Since the days he has persisted in the face of and
The brutal ages made mock of him. He mental In
the household of Handicapped and patronizedcued and
beaten by Ignorance and Bigotry
He found reard in his triunphs-the world crowned him
with the fools cap oftener than the laurel ureath
But today he sits enthrone of the king
out of bondage into his
The and the broaDord junk the epoch
of mere muscle is dead; the Thinker supreme
The most usriou of history has just been turned
The narue of hour promises of greater
All that has been will be surpassed We shall achieve
within day than orebears within decade and
climb of crudties and ueaknesses-as gro and
knowwe shall grant greater and honor and
hearken with constantly increasing to THE MAN WITH
AN IMAGINATION.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07

willing. according to Mr. Estabrook, to
lndorse this plan. Where such lots form
the outlook for houses flowers will prefer
bly, be raised on them, although sections
may be set apart for vegetables.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25
CENTRE IS MOVING
TOWARD GERMANY
Change So Subtle That 1t
Cannot Arouse Any
Alarm.

Especial Gable to The Times-Dispatch1
Berlin, December 24-The beneficial
effect OF Christmas. even In politics, Is
probably more evident this year than
for many years past, and European
statesmen may enjoy their holidays
with the absolute assurance that on
the whole continental political horizon
any alarm. Judging from outward aS-
pearances, the grouping of the great
powers is unchanged, the triple ALL
anec OF Germany. Austria and Italy
entente of Russia, France and England,
but the more acute observer will no.
tice that the political centre of gravita-
tion is moving towards Germany,
though in manner 50 subtle that 1t
cannot arouse any alarm q. even un-
easiness. The cause of this slow and
almost imperceptible political huctua-
tion is to be found IN tte Kaiser's
skifful effort to influence the Gear dur
ing the meeting of the two potentates
which, though It apparently did not
affect tho European political situation,
is likely to prove greatly beneficial to
Germany and eventually also to Russia.
powers of observation and acute knowl-
edge of the intricacies of European
politics no one will deny, asserts that
the Potsdaml meeting resulted in ali
QnWrltten agreement between Ger
many and Russia regarding the build
ing of moss !mportayt railroad lines
In the Middle East. When the pros
jected Russia railroad through Persia
is built the Car has promised the
Kaiser to build branch connecting
the main line OF this road with Ha>Sf.
kin, whereby 1t will Join the Bagdad
Railroad and in this way new market
in Persia will be opened TO German In
dustry. and on Persian soil will then
begin a peaceful commercial war be-
tween England and Germany, In which
Germany with her more up-to-date
methods. is almost sure to defeat the
slower sons OF Albion. In return for
this lift, Germany has promised the
Car to use her all-powerfnl inHue2ce
at Constantinople to prevent Turkey
from menacing Russia's predominant
influence In North Persia
Great Britain as we'll as France will
surely severely attack the agreement,
hut nothing serious will happen, for all
that can he said against 1t Is that x
gives Germany an even chance in q
new market, to which both OF the pro-
testing movers will have access, a fact
which France, whose preiudices against
Germany are less acute than Ensland's,
Will not be slow to admit
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25

through the Italian settlements of the
large and small cities could act as
informers for the American police and
watch the suspects movements
Americans generally believe that
Italy is always glad to get rid of
criminals. and 1 shall be very nucn
indebted to the New York American,
in the name of my country, If you Will
say that the contrary is the truth. Our
emigration laws strictly forbid the
issue of a passport to anybody who
has criminal record. But that is
easily remedied, and our honest efforts
to prevent the emigration of Italian
criminals frustrated.
The Sicilian criminal. for instance,
where the passport Is refused to him,
goes either to Tunis or some other
African port and thence he works his
way to a French port, where a pass
port is not any more needed. The ulti-
mate result is that when the criminal
reaches Ellis Island the immigration
authorities cannot exact from him a
passport, inasmuch as France does not
issue one to its emigrants.
How He Escapes Detection.
"Once admitted, he is almost SAFE
from detection. His friends and his
confreres SHELTER and protect him as
long as he needs their help. In my
opinion, the work of eNpurging the
Italian settlements in America OF
blackmailers and cu.-throats cannot
be successfully undertaken by the
American police alone. and it is the
duty of the Italian government to of
fer them whatever help they may
need"
In answering the several speakers
Marquis Di San Guiliano said that
Deputy Peronis ideas would be taker
into account at the proper moment. II
is also known that since Petrosino's
murder in Palermo the Italian en-
bassy In Washington has often dis
cussed with the officials of the State
Department at Washington the pos
slbility of concerted action to-
wards the suppression of the Italian
criminal groups in the United States
and that the subject will also be dis
cussed at the Emigration Conference
that viii meet in Rome some time nexi
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25
HAaiEER OF DEPUTIES
WILL ELECT PRESIDENT

Especial Gable TO The Times Dispatch,l
Paris, December 2i-At the beginning OF
',the new year the Chamber of Deputies
elects Its president. The post is an import
ant one the president Of the chamber TAX
ing next rank TO the president of the Sem
ate. who comes immediately after the Pres
ident of the republic
II anything happened to the chief Of the
state the selection of his successor would
he from the heads OF the two chambers. NJ.
i Henri Brisson, who is seyenty-iiYc years
Of age will seek reelection, although 1t was
announced some time ago that he would
not do so.
candidate may turn UP In the person Of NJ.
peIcasse. This eminent Statesman IL a
Radical and, therefore, member OF the
Ministerial majority. Since he lett the
ouai d'Qtsay he has only taken part IN im-
portant debates on two occasions. and on
each occasion he overthrow a ministcr.
The fact Is, there Is no nonsense about
NJ. DelcasseSs When ha speaks II is because
II he has something to say, The chamber lis
tons to him with Difference, for he carries
authority with him. The saandalous scenes
In the CHAMBER a few weeks ago would
havs been impossible II NJ pslcasse had
filled the chair.
There is a. strong feeins among members
that a change Is Desirable, and Nj, Delcasse
would, they think, ba an ideal president,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25
K|NG'S VISIT MAY
DISPEL RUNORS
England Not Hurt Over Hol-
lands Intention to Fortify
Rivers.
by pHILIp EVERETT.


London, December 24.-The announce
ment of coming visit of the KING
and Queen OF England TO Holland can
not very well be interpreted except
as an effort to put an end TO the ru-
mors that Great Britain feels very
much hurt because of Hollands inten-
ton of terrifying her river mouths, and
particularly OF building strong forti-
flcations at Flushing. Like his late
father, King George is Very much IN
terested in the preservation OF Euro
pean peace. and his visit to Queen VII
helmna's court Is to be a visible sign
that England is. not the slightest al
fected by French. and especially Bel
gian, attempts to create Ill feeling be-
tween England and Holland by accus-
ing the Dutch government of having
been ooerced by q personal letter from
Kaiser Wilhelm to Queen Wllhelmina
warning her that II the Dutch coast
land, Germany might eventually be
compelled to occupy them in self-de-
Tense.
That the little country of Holland
will be in great danger IN case OF war
is evident. and it Is. no more than nat
ural that she should endeavor to put
herself in shape to defend the neutral
ity on which her national existence de-
ponds. and King Georges visit will
tend to show that the English govern
ment is far from resenting Hollands
plans, which are so plainly meant for
defense only.
With every day the rumor Grows
stronger that after the disappointment
of the recent elections. when the Con
servatives used every dodge and trick
to catch votes, and failed. Mr.. Balfour
who is now being compared with VIII
liam Jennings Bryan in tactics and lack
of success, will permanently retire
from the leadership Of the Tory party
Three times he has led his party To
tho polls, and three times they have
been defeated.
No British statesman, since, popular
representation was established. has
such record as this.
Mr. Gladstone was once or twice Sc
verely beaten, but always at the suc-
eaeding election the people again gave
him their confidence, He was defeated
In 1874. but he trium.phed In 1880, He
was beaten in 1886, but he was made
Prime Minister again in 1892, when-the
country next had an opportunity of re-
cording It's opinion,
In 1906 Mir Balfour was thrust out
by the greatest ana most overwhelm-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25
AC A De MI CLANS
MUCH PER TURBED
[spseisl cable 10 The rimes p!.pstch. ]

Especial Cable to The Times Dispatch
Paris. December 2+.--Madame CURES
official candidacy for a vacancy in the
Academy of Sciences has thrown the
academic world into perturbation, AS
long as her name was put forward only
unothcially by her friends. the whole
question was dlscreetly ignored But
Madame Curie by letter, officially puts
herself up for election. It is certain
that no woman and few men were ever
as vel! qualified to sit in the Academy
Of Sciences as Madame Cur!e, and it is
no less obvious that II she be not
elected absolutely the only reason for
her rejection will be her sex. No one
will be able TO say that she is not a
great physicist as woman, but not
II Judged by the same standard as
men. The question was never so
clearly put, and the academy was never
SO badly embarrassed. An additionally
awkward circumstance is that the seat
to which Madame Curie Is d candidate
late husband, Pierre Cure. killed in a
lamentable street accident. The SCI
entifc world is perfectly we'll aware
that as pioneer of science Madame
Curie is at least the equal of her hus-
band and that. as he always was the
together who discovered radium. Yet
the awful fact remains that she is a
woman.
The Academy of Sciences shudders
at the idea of electing woman. even
Madame Curie, Only one woman has
ever sat in French academy, the
painter, Madame Nigee lie Brun, in the
Academy of Fine Arts. The Academy
of Sciences will almost certainly not
follow that sole example They will
hate to reject Madame Curie and many
will write privately to her to apologize
humbly; but they will reject her. 4
sort of round robin has been circulated
among academicians. the result. OF
which will probably be that before
Madame Curie's election can be consld-
cred a previous resolution will have
been passed, ruling that no woman is
eligible But however diplomatic the
process adopted, the result Will he .shs
same. Madame Curie, qualified a hupl
dred times oyer as scientist Will pc
rejected because she is a woman. The
womanss question will never have heea
so plainly put.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25
GOOD TINE IN SIGHT FOR


Especial Gable TO The Times Dispatch,l
Paris, December 2i.--The invitation of the
Princess de sasan (.Arna Could 70 seventy
American sailors to witness a performance
at the opera has ndNed William Robinson,
of Pari. and New York, and ST. W. Wrenna,
of Northampton. Eng, also to take hand
In giving the gallant sailor lads good
time.
Mr.. Robinson, who is as we'll known in
Rua de La Pa!S as Fifth Avenue, decided
that the Cafe de Paris was the only httins
place 10 entertain the boys behind the guns,
and as there were our ships at Cherbourg
and four at Bres,, with delicate tact Mr..
Robinson invited tho men from each fleet.
They dined al this snlartest Partisan res
taurant al O'Clock, the hour that beauty
and fashion assemble there. When the lads
saw Mr. Robinson hand $40 to tho head
walter as a preliminary tip, and when they
saw the gorgeous Lame de Pongv, Ghika
and Helene Baxone, II struck them that
they were having pretty good sort OF
time,
Nothing can be too good for the defend.
ers of our country" said Mr.. Robinson as
he flled and REALIZED the glasses with cham
payne. When the speech making began
there were tcasts OF friendship between
France and the United states.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25
Amino ClI,nb.rs Kiiled.

fSpeeiat Gable 70 The Times Dispatch
Geneva. December at,-Aceording to statit
ties published by the Swiss nswspapers. tht
number or cimhers killed in the swiHs and
Italian Alps iron, October 81. 1859. 10 octo-
her 81 1910 Was ninety. willis eighty others
climbers were seriously injured.
Tho Swiss head the list of Victims and
and Italian tourists In the 'order named
The causes OF this greatest number OF ar-
cldents were climbing without guilds.
ayalanches, sudden storms and heart fai!-
ure in tho arsaed asmosphss4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25
Call g Telegram y

Phone 3our Holiday Greetings to
Western Union, delivered on especially
prepared, appropriate blanks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-25

ing majority known IN British history
In January, 1870 after four years or
Liberal rule. the country again would
place no confidence in him, and now
in December, 1910, IL has been clear that
the country will not vote to place him
In Office.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-09-09
TAFT GIVES GOLD
WATCH TO CAPTAIN
Norwegian Master Rewarded For
Humanity in Reseuing and Caring
For Harvard-YaIe Men.

Baltimore, Md, Sept. "a gold
watch, chain and pendant, the gift of
President Taft, wss today presented
by Norwegian Consul Sidebotham to
Captain Danielson of the Norwegian
steamer Hippolyte Dumois, which ar
rived here today from Port Antonio,
Jamaica. The outer case of the
watch has carved upon it the coat of
arms of the United States and the
following inscription:
From the President of the United
States to Captain w. E. Danielsen of
the Norwegian steamship Hippolyte
Dumois. for his humane services in
effecting a rescue at sea, October 4,
1903, of the captain and crew of the
American schooner Mayfower."
The rescued crew were made up of
young Harvard and Yale University
men who had fitted out an expedition
to seek treasure that was reported
near Pedro Bank. in the vicinity of
jamaica but We're shipwrecked by a
hurricane.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-09-09
ABOMINABLE WAS
TEDDY'S ACTION
Westerners Are Incensed Because
Roosevelt Caused Recalling of
Lorrimer's Invitation.
(By Associated PreSs.)

Chicago, Sept. 9.-Much Indignation
is expressed today by members of the
Hamilton Club, the banner political
organization of the Republican party
in the middle West, over what many
of them term "the abominable con-
duct" of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt
in connection with the recalling of the
invitation extended yesterday to Sena-
tor Lorrimer to attend the Roosevelt
banquet.
They assert that Senator Lorrimer
has so far had no charge proven
against him, and that it was wrong
in Mr.. Roosevelt to take snap judg-
ment on his case and declare him
guilty and unfit for his company be-
fore his case has been finally disposed
of by the proper tribunal. They at
tach much censure to the clubs presi-
dent, Mr.. Baton, for complying with
Roosevelts request to withdraw Lori
mers invitation.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-09-09
WATKINS Will SIT
As SPECIAL JUDGE
In Trial of Murder Case at Augusta,
in Which Judge johnson Is
Disqualified.

Acting Governor Manship has ap-
pointed Hon. D. M. Watkins, of this
city, as special Judge to sit in the
case of the state VS.. John AIKEN,
charged with murder, Judge Johnson
being disqualified by reason of having
represented the defendant before his
appointment to the judgeship.
Aiken is charged with the murder of
Emma Holster, a negress, the alleged
murder having been committed in a
church at Make, in this county, sew
eral months ago. He was indicted for
murder, and at habeas corpus trial
held in this city later was granted a
change of venue to Perry county, the
sentiment here being so strong against
him that it was believed he could not
get fair and impartial trial in For.
rest county.
The case is scheduled to come up
for trial tomorrow at Augusta, where
circuit court is now in session.