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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-07

NE vine that grows quickly Is
the moon vine. botanically
known as Ipomoea Mexicana
grandifiora. The flowers are
four or more inches across and
o,., carly in the evening and remain
omen until the sun shines upon
They are most fragrant
It is interesting to watch the blossoms
omen II at the right time you turn your
back upon them, closed. when YOU turn
again 70 face them they will be open.
Literally. they open as quickly Us o'ie
could open an umbrella.
Tire three things necessary to MAKE
tre,n grow are sunshine. lots OF fertilizer
and lots of water Plant the vine. which
NAV ne a cutting. in a sight depression
% fire water may soak in. and once OF
twice in two or three weeks give ND
eral dressing of fertilizer. 1t Is not IN
usual for a vine to grow foot a day.
A NOVELTY in the garden is 10 plant
a a section devoted TO fragrant flowers.
Not many varieties are required, and they
are not costly.
The strongest is the tuberose- II a toZ-
CT or more are planted they will bloom AZ
different times. sometimes blossonn'ng just
before frost comes. They should ne piah,
ed with the tops out and all the Smaii
Euibets broken off first.
Heliotrope and lemon verbena are both
delightful in fragrance, and so Is the rose
eeranium, or fish-tail geraniuN, as II IS
sometimes called
from the florist or from seedsmen VINO
deal In plants. Sweet alyssum Is also
very fragrant and the dwarf Varleties
make a most satisfactory border four
LII t11nr nr~yva
and petunias, are easily obtained and
easily grown, and both fill the air with
their fragrance. the latter especially SO.
Toward evening the It, ue English law
ender" IL the plant is Obtainable, gives
off fragrance which most people would
find IL hard to recognize. In most cases
one or two plants Of the varieties named
will be sufficient to add distinct per,
fume to the garden of fragrance. ana all
these varieties add beauty to the garden.
Ks
IF Your soil is stiff. heavy clay, or
i hard pan. then you must have pa
sience and perseverance. Break II up
with a spade II your back is strong
o,hsrwise subsidize a laborer. Work into
the ground at the same time all the fer
ti.zer YOU can. Leave the ground
rough, and let the manure rot. inns
both mechanically and chemically Will
help break the soil. When rotted. space
n again, and il 1t is in reasonably me
condition planting may be done.
In obs mate soils 1t may be necessary
to repeat this process. or to let the
ground lie rough over winter for the fros'
70 work upon. Frost IS great pnirer-
izer of clay soils when spaoeo or
plouGhed up roughly. Never WORK ciaS
soil when wet OF sticky.
Son,e plants like golden glow and mas
turtiums do bes in a light soil without
any fertilizer. Roses like clay soll ana
il is hardly possible to give them 100
much fertilizer provided 1t Is not too
close to the roots when first planted
- ERANIUMS will grow in any SOIL
" but must have only a moderate
amount of fertilizer and not too much
water Pansies like the richest kind OF
a light. Ioamy soil. Most shrubs like
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-07

9 UCCESS with roses depends on three
things-the climate. soil and location
In the yard. The question Of climate
must be met by selecting only such varie-
ties as VIII succeed where we live and do
Ing without the beautiful varieties which
do we'll only in favorable localities.
AS one approaches and goes south of the
Ohio river. all roses do well, and even
the tender tea roses will winter with SLIGHT
protection. Farther no tn, in northern
Illinois. Iowa, Wisconsin, northern New
York and. similar ATTITUDES. We have the
hot sun Of summer, long drouths in mid
summer, severe cold in winter, with little
snow and sudden and severe changes in
temperature at all times. These condi-
lions, of course, are modified by lake In
nuence on the east shore Of Lake Mich
igan and the south of Lakes Erie and On
tarto. But they are very unfavorable to
the growth of any but the harder roses
OF course, careful protection will win
ter many kinds that would otherwise be
killed outright: but unless one Is an en-
thusiast and willing to assume much eX-
ira work, the uncertain varieties are best
left alone. Some Of the smaller. tender
varieties may be grown II st ong plants
are obtained from the florist and they are
set out annually. like geraniums. No use
digging them UP In the fall. New plants
should be bought each year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-07

FOR SALE-A COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS BARGAIN.
BETWEEN 18TH AND 14TH.
ONLY $3.50.
The owner of an attractive
three-story stone and brick
dwelling, wishing to make a
quick sale, has reduced the
price from $3.50 to $3.50.
JUST THINK OF 1T, A
THREE-STORY HOUSE AT
THIS LOW FIGURE. Many
owners of six-room houses ask
as much. THE HOUSE IS
HEATED WITH HOT WA
TER; very expensive mantels;
open hreplaces; tile baths. This
house is not way out, but on
one OF the choicest squares be-
tween 18th and 18th, south of
Park road.
STONE & FAIRFAX.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-07

From tue FliegeEde Blaetter.
Motorist-As it is my fault that you
were upset. I will make good your
damage at once. How much do you
want?
Victim-How much does the gracious
gentleman usually pay?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-07
FOR SALE-&75o.
IN A CLASS BY ITSELF.

Near 18th and Park road.
A DETACHED residence in
this desirable. location for less
than $1,000 is a thing unheard
Of. We are offering one of the
prettiest homes you could wish
for at this low figure. SOUTH
ERN EX Pc S y r E: eight
rooms; modern bath. In per-
iectly lovely condition.
STONE & FAIRFAX.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-07
FOR SALE-$5,5oo.
Near 9th and II NV.


1t sounds almost unbelieve-
able that you could purchase
fine three story, nine room.
bay-window brick residence in
this downtown vicinity at this
remarkably low figure, but such
is the case. The owner, too, has
just completed extensive inn
provements in papering, paint
ing, etc, and the house has now
the appearance OF new one. It
is, without exception, the big
gest bargain in the downtown
section.
STONE & FAIRFAX.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-07

FOR SALE
NOTE THE ARRANGE
MENT OF THIS HOUSE
AND THE EXTREMELY
LOW PRICE AND THE
EXCEPTIONALLY EASY
TERMS.
We offer for $1,000 a house
on the Heights west of I4th
street, practically "a corner;
open on three sides; a modern
brick dwelling built within the
last year; three stories.
FIRST FLOOR-PARLOR,
LIBRARY, DINING ROOM,
PANTRY AND KITCHEN.
SECOND FLOOR-FOUR
ROOMS AND a BEAUTI-
Full BATHROOM.
THIRD FLOOR FOUR
ROOMS AND MODERN
BATHROOM.
House is heated by an eco
nomical hot-water he ting
plant; expensive cabinet man
tells; gas and electric lights.
We can sell this house and
take as little as $500 down and
SIS month.
1t is situated on one Of the
very best improved squares west
OF 10TH street on the Heights.
Many persons have purchased
land and built separate homes,
some OF them costing as much
as $4,000.
STONE & FAIRFAX.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-07
FOR SALE-NEAR 18th
AND HARVARD SITS.
$500.

A tl1ree-story house; 10
rooms; hot-water heat; very
large tiled bath; finished in
hardwood; $500 square feet
of ground in the lot; public al
ley in the rear; southern ex-
posure. Everything that is nice
and desirable. No better neigh
borhoOd.
STONE & FAIRFAX.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-07

Student-want my hair cut.
Barber-Any special way?
Student-Tea: oR.--Williarns Purple
Cpw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-07
FOR SALE
BUY THIS BARGAIN FROM
US.
1899 L STREET.
DDTrE
PRICE, $500.

Three stories and cellar; tiled
bath; parlor, reception hall, dim
ing room, pantry and kitchen on
the first floor; heated by an
economical steam heating plant.
These houses have sold for a
thousand dollars more than this
one. Ready for occupancy. In
frst-class condition.
STONE & FAIRFAX
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-07
Hints for Gardeners.

moderately rich soil with yearly appli-
cations OF fertilizer on the surface over
the roots. Cannas like the richest posi-
BILE kind of soil with abundance OF water
after they start to grow.
Many plants will not do we'll two years
in succession In the same place. but we
do not know exactly why. This Is espe-
ciaily true of sweet peas and asters. II
Is more or less true Of all plants. This
is why the farmer 'rotates" his crops
and why we should never, II We can
avoid it, plant the same variety in the
same place oftener than once In three
years.
With the best Of soil properly rertilizcd
and in the best mechanical condition, we
must stiil see that the plants are proper
~ and firmly set in the ground and are
properly and regularly cultivated.
Remember that we cultivate not so
much to kill weeds-though that Is es-
sential-as to keep the upper layer Of
soil loose. Do not water too much and
always hoe tho next day after watering.
MO plant Is so easy to grow nor so
~ free from disease and insects as the
geranium. It stands neglect and abuse
ard carries itself bravcly. putting forth
an occasional bloom even under condi-
tons in which: other plants would pine
and de. 1t demands little skill for grow
Ing well and repays better than almost
any other plant the little effort required
to attend to it's few wants.
Geraniulns are. cod SO cheaply by the
florist and there are 50 many beautiful
new varieties that 1t hardly pays to grow
ones own plants. 1t is perfectly feasible.
however. to carry plants through the WIN
ter in pots. but such plants do not bloom
we'll enough inside to make good house
plants. and are not SO good to plant out
n the spring as the strong. young. vigor-
Gus plants obtained from the florist
Old house p ants II used should be cut
down to six inches from the ground, as
they are generally tall and spindling and
never will make shapeiy plants other
wise. 1t is possible to grow geraniuns
from cuttings rooted In the house. but
one has to wait long time for such
plants to grow and bloom.
One can hardly understand why hat the
geraniunls grown are red when there are
SO many other beautiful and delicate col
ors and shades to choose from at the
florists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-07

ERANIUMS will grow in any soil,
" hut must have only a moderate
amount of fertilizer and not too much
water. Pansies like the richest kind OF
a light. Ioarny soil. Most shrubs like
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-07

FOR OTHER REAL ESTATE ADS
SEE
age 4, Part =; Page I. Part ,. ans
Page 4, Part 1.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-09
WILMERDING SCHOOL
OBSERVES FOUNDERS DAY
University Regent Addresses
high School Students

The WilmerGing School OF Industrial
Arts for Boys held celebration of
founders DAY Yesterday
r. ]. Taussig of the state university
regents, who is chairman Of the com
mittee on the school. presided at the
meeting yesterday and the address Of
the day was made by James Ferguson,
deputy superintendent of schools and
president Of the State High School
Teachers association. lie gave an in
Teresting talk on his visits 10 indus
trial schools ia the east and Europe
recently and said that until the spirit
which perHsded Wilmerding was felt
ly the entire public school body, Ameri-
s7n education would not reach the de
sired height
During The afternoon the school was
open for the inspection of visitors
Announcement was made that citi-
zen of the city had offered two annual
prizes. to he known as the Lincoln es-
say prizes. To be competed for by the
students Of tho Lick and Wilmerding
schools. The first prize is TO be Sl5
and the second SO, and both may not
be won by the same school.
Each essay must be from 1900 to
e moo words in length to be submitted
10 Principal Merrill. May ]. to be signed
with fictitious names.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-09
ATTACK MADE ON
PULLMAN RATES
Railroad Commission Moves to
Restore Old Schedule and
AnnuI Increase
State Body Denies Jurisdiction
in Matter of Preventing
Removal of Stations

The Pullman company must show
cause why il should not reduce
ills rates 10 the former schedule be
tween points in California, according
to decision reached by the railroad
commission at its regular monthly
meeting yesterday afternoon. The at
iorney general was instructed 10 pre-
pare formal complaint against the
rreeut increase in the rates and present
5sfs complaint TO the commission.
Ir tac case Of the Dauaher-C Campbell
uiI and lumber company, Los An
GaIes corporal tion, against the southern
Pacific company asking that the com
mission prohibit The removal Of a sta
siou hy tile railroad. the commission
decided that it had NO Jurisdiction in
1.e matter of stations The Dauaher-
Campbell company. jim its original COM
Yl8Iut. alleged discrimination. but with
drew these charges before the formal
Iearins.
The commission also threw out the
complaint of L. Ernest Phillips, an at
toruey, who complained of the charge
tv the Southern Pacific of - cents for
checking la aEEage across the bay. Lack
of jurisdiction i'm tle matter of check
IuG ba Egaeo is the cause assigned by
the commissioners. The plaintiff was
aiven am opportunity 10 reopen the
case by the fling of new complaint
charging that the rate is unreasonable,
lut this he declined 10 do.
AT the request of the southern Pa
cfdc company concurred i'm by the
plaintT and the other defendant. the
hearing of the complaint in the case of
1ne Associated JohberS of Los Angeles
against the Southern Pacific and Santa
1'e companies was continued from Feb
IgarT . 10 March - Notice Of inter
venrion iu tbe case was received from
" r. Wheeler of lie merchants eN-
change traffic bureau. The Los Ange-
les harbor commission filed q lengthy
complaint against The switching
charges between Los Angeles and san
PEDRO.
The commission has set the follow
ing dates aud places for meetings to be
held during the month
Redding. February Io; Sacramento,
= 4: stockton. u, san Jose. 16, Oakland,
II, Bakersfield, z4;. and Fresno, %.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-09
ANNUAL MEETING.

The regular annual meeting of the stock hold
ers Of the Matson Navigation Company of San
Francisco viii be held at the office Of the cor
poration PCS Market St. room 100. San Fran
cisco. California. Thursday, the 10th day of
February. 1910, al the hour of p. 10. on said
day. for the purpose Of electing a board of
directors 10 for the ensuing year and for
the transaction of such other business as may
come before the meeting
HARRY B. GREGG. Secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-09
MEETINGs-Le@aI

THE annual meeting Of the stock holders OF the
Honolulu Plantation Company viii be held
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 23 1910 at the
hour Of II o'clock q. m, ri the office of the
company. 2S Market ST.. room 2o4 San Fran
cisco. California. for tho purpose of eecting
directors FOR the ensuing year aud for the
transaction OF such other business may come
before the meeting. Transfer books will close
on FRIDAY. 11th day Of FEBRUARY. 1910.
at 8 o'clock y. m. By order of the president.
". ]. AATS0N, Secretary.
Dated February :, 1910.
THE annual meeting of the stock holders Of the
KILAUEA SUGAR PLANTATION COMPANY
viii bo held on WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY
-. 1910, the hour Of II o'clock a. m, at
the office Of tire company. 26S Market st.
room 210l. San Francisco. California for the
purpose Of electing directors for the ensuing
year and for the consideration and transaction
of such other business may come before the
meeting. Transfer books viii close Friday.
February II. 1870 at the hour Of 3 O'Clock
r. N. By order Of the president.
II. W. THOMAS. Secretary
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-09
FEMALE HELP w.NTEp-continuea

" ~-,,,,,rS ~,
" ANIED-I Young women to train as nurses, on
tween ages of 20 and 30. Of gooa suacas,oi .s ~
a5 hea5 appearance. Box 399s, Call oInce' oaA
- lalo -
1oqNG " ~ women between the ages OF - anu anu -
ti aar educaton. neat appearance anu tiipnne
siontuie character. wanted to STUDY U lelep'as - i
opss5alhS as profession; Hbefai saiats t ,ha 20
paaa new operators while in training "a a. nS ,nS
,gPe9ralinS school of the Pacific Ieepilsone 4, i.
Telegraph company. aud upon graduation they
are given permanent positions at the switch, ten
Doaf9s' With opportunities for pfolholion. - -
Ihelne Telephone and Telegraph cohipahs& & pno
woes light and well ventilated operating rooans'
pleasant rest and lunch rooms and taxes pei
sonal interest in the welfare of the young
women i'll its employ
Competent operators furnished to proVloe
Dfahch exchange subscribers.
or 1uii particulars call preferably oet"eeh
$50 a. M. and - M at operating school'
teIephone Office. POLE Steiner st.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-09

ACCURATE book keeper; best references fur
nished Phone West 1872.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-09
COLLECTION AGENCIES

DOES any you? We collect desperate
accounts and judgments everywhere on percent
age; no collection. no charge. No account too
small DEAN & CO. CO., Pacific bldg, S. F..
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-09

waitress wants situation, city
or country. Apply S. F. Hotel News, lis
Pacific bldg: phone Douglas 2197.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-09
UNPAID WAGES CoLLECTED

WE GET YOU THE MONEY: collections made
everywhere: wages accounts, bad debts. etc.
INTERSTATE LAW ASSN G15 Pacific bldg
KNOX 443 Pine-Suts liens. attachments time
checks casIed: debts collected everywhere.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-09
RENT THAT VACANT ROOM

A small want ad in The Call will do it quicker
than a dozen signs plastered on your windows
aud which spoils the looks Of your home he
sides Phone kearny So for an ad man to call
and see You.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-09

LADY would like light housework in the city;
satisfied with small wages; references Ad-
dress box 279I, Call office.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-09

EXPERIENCED hotel chamber maid wants posi-
ton. city country. Apply $. f. Hotel News.
us PACIFIC bldg. Douglas 2191.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-09

MIDDLE aged woman wants plain cooking and
housework. 81 Alemany st. between Dolores
and Church.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-09

LADY going east would take charge of child or
invalid in return for transportation; expe-
rienced in nursing. Box 4S4T,. Call office, 1851
Fillmore ST.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-09

DRESS MAKER, ladies' tailor: work taken at
home engagement in private families:
50. so per day 1857 octavia ST; phone West
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-09

MIDDLE AGED woman. Catholic: good cook or
nurse; call personally. 1011 Wood ST., West
Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-09

HOUSES FOR sALE-Furni>hed
21 ROOMS Of elegant birlseye. mahogany and
oak furniture; this includes hair mattresses.
French beds and the best of everything chat
money buy; this is strictly mp to date
apartment house and must be sold by the 10th
of February; no reasonable offer refused Box
1910. Call office
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-09

YOUNG woman with some hospital training de-
sires care of sem-invald; useful companion
10 elderly lady: or willing to do upstairs work
and assist with child over 4; references. Phone
West 41S1
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-09
Hotels. Apt. Houses for Sale and Rent


STRICTLY high class hotel; 165 rooms; 6S
baths; sunny corner; centrally located; beauti-
fully furnished and running full; large lobby.
fronting on the street and beautiful dining
room. seating capacity 250 every modern con-
venience; nearly all sunny; ) direct car
lines; Legitimate for selling; a positive
sacrifice. o. L. MCMAHON e Co. 12S Sutter
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-09
ROOMS FoR House kEEpING-con.

Ole ~ : z n EEL ~ .1Son
VAN NESS av., T19-sunny room, suitable for
2; light house Keeping
20TH St. 510, 0akland-Lisht pleasant rooms
with bath, hot and cold water.
FELL ST. 617-3 nicely furnished rooms. bath,
etc. for light house keeping
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-05-26

Fresh Jersey butter at Frohawk
Jersey farm.
" P. Eddy was in the city this aft
ernoon from welch.
Mrs Emmett Skinner was hostess
to the Wednesday Bridge Whist Club
yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Brooks
made high score and was awarded the
club prize. At the close of the game
refreshments were served.
Mrs. Chas. Hunt entertained the
Twentieth Century Club Wednesday
in honor of her house guests. Mrs. A,
p Crawford. Mrs. Knight, Mrs. Davis
and Mrs. Blue. The house was beauti-
fully decorated with roses and ferns.
In the course of the afternoon the
ladies were presented with a large
bag which contained many gifts-they
were given fifteen minutes in which
to write rhyme about the article
they had drawn Mrs. Ora Smith won
the prize for the best rhyme-a hand.
some volume of The Courtship of
Miles Standish." At the close of the
afternoon delicious refreshments we're
served by the hostess. being assisted
by her sister, Miss Hunt,
The entertainment given by Sacred
Heart Institute. at the Auditorium last
evening was well attended and an in
teresting program was given. The
numbers were all well rendered and
reflect much credit on both teachers
and pupils. The music was very much
enjoyed as were also the drills and
the girls made very pretty pictures in
their different poses. Medals were
awarded the following: Christian Doc
trine to Lena Roberts; department
Audrey Taylor. Anna Roberts, Myrtle
Taylor, Charles Monroe; excellence
Birdie Alcorn; Mathematics, Ben Hor
ton, Myrtle Ross; spelling. Lula Trot
ter. George Horton; history, Roy
Brady; music, Miss Willie Billingslea
Valerie Vier, Marie Purdy and Clar
ence Kornegay.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-05-26
COMBINE SETTLES
PRIMARY MIDDLE
Grady Combines with Barnes and To-
gether They Jam Through the
Objectionable Primaries

Albany N. n. Nav "a. Fourteen 30
called organization Republicans com
bined with an equal number Of Demo-
Gratis to force through the senate yes.
terday Che Phillips primary bill
Twenty Republican senators and one
Democrat senator Cullen of Brooklyn.
voted against Ill THE hlll Il now ready
for executive action, having passed the
assembly last week, and senator Human
is authority Tor the statement that the
measure win BE- vetoed.
Immediately following The passage Of
the Meade Phillips Did the 81 Republi-
can senators went into 4 delayed caucus
and BY 3 vote of ~ b 10 decided to mp.
port the Cobb compromise measure,
which while retaining state judicial and
city conventions has enough Of the di-
rect nomination principle IN it to be-
acceptable to the governor
III passing the Meade Phillips bin. the
assembly and Tie organization ReuuhIi-
can and Democratic members Ia the Sen
ate have put Il up to the governor,
If tire senate later passes the Cobb bill,
ii viii be up to the assembly to pass
Or defeat III # the governor getoes tBe
Meade Phillips bill Is predicted, and the
assembly spurns the Cobb Bill. az seems
likely. there win Be no primary legisla.
ton. unless it is born Of an extra ses-
sion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-05-26
.SEYLER ACQUITTED
OF MURDER CHARGE
Young Man Charged with Murder Of
Jane Adams at Atlantic City,
N j, Set Free by

Mays Landing, N u, May 20 VIII
liam seyier, charged with the murder
Of Jane Adams on the million dollar
pier at Atlantic City, N J., last Feb.
ruary, was acquitted last night The
jury was out little more than five
hours
The court room was crowded when
the jury returned at ten o'clock and
rendered its verdict, Wien the YER
diet was announced there was cheer,
which was quickly sieneed BY Judge
Irenchard
Seyer fairly leaped TO his counsel
when he realized that be was again a
free man. After greeting his lawyers
be walked over to the jurymen and
shook hands with each Of them, at the
same time warmly expressing bis thanks.
The crowd ia the court room pressed
forward and the acquitted man held an
impromptu reception.
After the stir was over 0rvis Seyler,
Williams brother, who had been held
as q witness, was formally discharged,
and the two brothers Immediately left
The court house and took a train for
Atlantic City
Seyler said he was never in doubt
that the jury would free him.
II was reported about the court house
that the jury considered only two YER
diets, first degree murder and acquit-
tai.