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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-22

sidered to be in any way connected with
misfortune. but was supposed to embody
all THE virtues Of the other stones, as It
contained all their colors. 1t was also
believed to share with the turquoise the
sympathetic power of revealing the own
er's state OF health. If 1t turned pale the
owner was i'll. and II it frightened up
perceptibly he was on the road to re-
covery
The opals reputation for misfortune
dates back about six or seven centuries
when it was used in the crown of a
refgning prince. Through some chemical
process the stones began to contract and
finally dwindled away and fell out of
their setting. This bad omen, followed
by the destruction of the principality,
resulted In the condemnation Of the opal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-22
Kidding the Opal Of Superstition.
ON the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
The tendency of late to rid the opal OF
the foolish superstition that has chung to
II for SO many years is the result of
reform movement begun by the jewellers
and art workers who appreciate its great
beauty. AZ first the opal was not con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-22

Has he q good memory
NO; just the common, ordinary, every
day memory. He remembers people who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-22

Enterprising and ad-
vertising arc almost
synonymous terms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-22
To Exchange for Building Lots.

Five new houses on the Heights
between 14th and 10Th. Each 10
rooms: hot-water heat. Renting for
SO Price, each. 5000.
Two or five new l0-room houses on
washington Heights: hot-watef
heat. Each $3.50.
Two or four new 3-story houses In
Mt. Pleasant. Each, $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-22

Two or hve of the best located two
family houses in the northwest.
Renting for $57. Price. $1,000.
Two or five two-family houses.
Renting for $45. Each Sc, COO.
10 acres on Mass. ave. extended.
free and clear. 4 price of adjoining
ground.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-04

Nothing seems more rigid than the
crust of the earth. but scientific men
tell us that it bends and buckles ap-
preciably under the pull Of the heaven
ly bodies. Careful observation has
also shown that the shores on opposite
sides OF tidal basin approach each
other at high tide. The weight of
water in the Irish sea. for instance. is
so much greater at that time that the
bed sinks a trif1e and consequently
pulls the Irish and English coasts
nearer together. The buildings Of Liv-
erpool and Dublin may be fancied as
bowling to each other across the chan
mel. the detection from perpendicular
being about one inch for every six
teen miles. 1t has been shown. too,
that ordinary valleys widen under the
heat of the sun and contract again at
night. We live not on a rigid but an
elastic globe.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-04

On Dec. II. 1864. Pepys. the diarist.
records. MY Lord Sandwich this day
writes me word that he hath seen at
Portsmouth the comet and says it is
the most extraordinary thing he ever
saw" Again. three days later, be
writes, Having sat up all night till
past 2 o'clock this morning. our porter,
being appointed. comes and tells us
that the bellman tells him that the
star is seen upon Tower hill. so and
my boy to Tower hill. 1t being a most
fine bright moonshine night and a
great frost. but no comet to be SEEN"
Later the same day. however, Pepys
did see the comet (which now. wheth-
er worn away or no, | know not. ap-
pears not with tail. but only is larger
and duller than any other STAR
Westminster Gazette.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-04
In a Maori Wooing House.

Among the Maoris sometimes in the
WHARF matoro the wooing house,. a
building in which the young Of both
sexes assembled for play. songs,
dances. etc. there would be at stated
times a meeting. When the fires burn
ed low girl would stand up in the
dark and say: Il love So-and-so. |
want him for my husband" II he
coughed (sign of assent) or said Yes"
it was WE'LL if only dead silence. she
covered her head with her robe and
was ashamed This was not often. as
she generally had managed to ascer-
tain either by her own inquiry or by
sending a girl friend if the proposal
was acceptable. On the other hand.
sometimes mother would attend and
say. II want So-andso for my son."
If not acceptable there was generally
mocking and she was told to let the
young people have their house (the
wooing house) to themselves.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-04
REAPINC BENEFIT
From the Experience of
NIiddIebury People.

We are fortunate indeed to be able to
profit by the experience Of our neigh
bore. The public utterancts of Middle
bury residents on the following subject
will interest and benefit thousands of
our readers. Read this statement. No
better proof can be had
S. E. Meekin. franklin Street, Middle
bury, Vt, says "A short time ago
had an acute attack of kidney trouble.
NV back bothered me great deal and
was unable to rest well. Other difficult
ties showed me that my kidneys were at
fault and knowing the value Of Doan's
Kidney Pills in such cases, l procueed a
box. They gave me prompt relief and it
was not long before my back was strong
and flee from pain. The ether symp-
toms of kidney trouble also disappeared
and my health improved. Doan's Kid
ney Pills are deserving of endorsement"
For sale by all dealers. Price 30 cents.
Foster ilburn Co.. Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States
Remember the name - Doan's and
take no other.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-04
The Question Answered.

The late John j; ingalls,, United
States senator from Kansas, once told
with great glee the story Of a joke at
his own expense. the humor of which.
however. he enjoyed as keenly as If
he had not been the victim of it.
II went one evening"" said Mr.. In
gals. Ito make political speech in a
small town. presume the people
thought would have difficulty in filling
IN hour. At any rate. they called upon
the village choir to assist. trust
that the hymns were selected before
my arrival. but of that l cannot be
sure. I know that before the talk the
choir sang What Shall the Harvest
BeT and after it Nothing but
Leaves"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-04
Any Woman Can Have Beautiful
Hair

Many women do not realize the attrac-
tions they possess because they do not
give proper attention to the hair.
The women of Paris are famed for
their beauty, not because. their facial
features are superior to those of other
women, but because they know how to
keep young by supplying vigor, luster
and strength to the hair.
Three years ago Partisan Sage could
hardly be OBTAINED in America. But
now this delightful hair tonic and dress
ing can be had in every town in Amer
lea. w. H. Sheldon sells it for 80 cents
large bottle, and he guarantees it to
grow beautiful, luxuriant hair; to turn
dull, lifeess hair into lustfous hair; to
stop falling hair: to stop itching of the
scalp. Ask for Partisan Sage.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-04
B0WSER'S TEST.
viii Wireless Scheme Tried on at
the Home.
THOUGHT WAVE GOES WRONG.
Mrs. Bowser's Mentality Not In Ac-
cord With That Of the Promoter.
Power Line Brings In a HoIdup, and
aFraeas Stops the Project.
BY M. QUAD.

BY M. QUAD.
copyright. 1910. by Associated Literary
Press.I
y r. BOWSER had been reading
the evening paper in an in
different way, and after
time Mrs. Bowser noticed
that he had dropped it on the floor
and seemed to be thinking deeply.
His eyes were fixed on the wall, and
his lips moved. Pretty soon he came
to himself. struck his knee with his
fist and exclaimed:
by George. believe it can be
donev'
What is thatT' she asked.
"And if it can be done l shall be a
millionaire within year"
That's good. but what is it?"
"And the world will call me
greater man than Edison or Marconi"
"Mr Bowser. have you struck a
scheme to make climbing beans climb
down hill instead Of up?"
"See here. woman" he said as he
got up to walk, this is no time for
sarcasm. l want help and encourage
ment. l believe / am on the verge Of
the greatest discovery Of the century.
Instead Of being a hindrance be a
help"
well, I'll help all l can" she re-
piled. go ahead and state the mat
ter in plain terms. want to thor
oughly understand it."
you have heard of the wireless sys-
TEN, of courseT
81 read something about it almost
every day"
But think I've got something bet
ter than that There are no wires to
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-04
Wagner and Thirteen.

In the life of Richard Wagner the
number thirteen played a curious part
He was born in 1918. the numerals of
which. added together. are equal to
thirteen. and he received a name the
letters of which when added to those
Of his family name are also equal to
thirteen. Moreover. he finished Tam.
hauser'' on April 10. 1860. and 1t was
performed for the first time on March
18. 1851. Twenty-Five years later he
died. and again the mystical number
was dominant. for he passed away on
Feb. ID. 1888
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-04

you say. think Iii have to expert
mput further. There was an old bum
standing on the corner when l was up
there. am going to sit here and send
him Iiowser will power We will
see if he has got the will power to
receive it, Now write it down. l am
going to say:
go across the street to the butcher
and call him liar
"In about ten minutes I'll 60 up and
see if he has done it. If he has, then
doesn't it?'
1T certainly does. There is the door
bell. presume it is some one to see
you"
1t was. Mr.. Bowser walked down
the hall and opened the door. and the
tramp he had seen on the corner
squeezed his way in.
What in thunder does this mean?"
shouted Mr. Bowser in establishment.
This is Mr.. Bowser, amt itT' was
asked.
Yes" =
well, got a message from you to
come down here"
The Test That Failed.
"Oh. see-I see. Come back here to
the sitting room. Mrs. Bowser. this is
the party / spoke Of. He got the mes
sage. and the will power line is a
magnificent success"
Did you think you heard some one
talking to you" asked Mrs. Bowser.
II did. ma'am."
And what did the voice seemed to
say?"
why. maam. was leaning up
there was a roaring and a buzzing in
my head and voice seemed to say:
"'COme down to the fifth house and
ask for Bowser.'
Hear that! Hear that?" exclaimed
the founder Of the great will power
wireless system as he rubbed his
hands and chuckled.
But what else!' was asked of the
tramp
We'll. ma'am. the voice went on to
say that IL Id come down here you'd
give me hot supper"
Yes Anything moreY'
And that the old party heee would
come down with some Summer
clothes"
"Yes."
And that he'd hand me a dollar bill
as departed. That's the way got it.
and guess I'm right The old par
ty"-
you blamed liar! You internal
scoundrel" shouted Mr.. Bowser. and
next instant he had the man by the
neck and was running him down the
hall
"DOn't-don't kill him." shouted Mrs.
Bowser as she and the cat followed
down the hall, but the door was bang
ed open, the tramp thrown out, and as
she looked from the top step into the
darkness of night two human figures
half enveloped in cloud of dust were
to be made out whirling down the
street
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-04

C11ff D1,rooIoc ca See the Suits and you'll be
~ 49, ~ OAAC"SO enthusiastic this purchase
than They outrank that you'll
S15 they are-00 of $14
of higher priced suits Styles and materials please
and Semi fitting 20 to "a inches
long lined with Skirts
gored and peated effect All latest wesves, elegant As
Seges the $22 so to $25 90 Suits Il X
in sae at $14S7 - AeOe
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-04
Strono Coolies,

The power of endurance Of the Chi.
nese cody Is marvellous. Many will
travel over forty miles. carrying
heavy load on their backs. and think
nothing Of it A writer mentions the
case Of certain coolies who. after go.
ing twenty-seven hours without food
and having carried a heavy burden
in the meantime. still had strength
enough left to offer to carry a man IF
teen miles farther.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-04

mother up in Connecticut or to w. j.
Bryan in his Nebraska home
why, you must be thinking of what
is called mental teegraphy."
ITS something like that. only the
power is force Of will. l sit here and
exercise all my will power TO ask your
mother if she is well and happy. My
will drives the message through the
air. She receives it, and her will power
drives the answering message back to
me-"
That's going beyond mental tele-
graphy."
"Of course it is. and that's what I'm
aiming at. don't want to fool away
my time with anything that's been
tried. shall call this thing Bowser's
Will Power Telegraph line"
We'll. there may be something in
It," unused Mrs. Bowser with a shade
of doubt in her voice.
Possibilities .Farreachins.
Something: Why. woman, there's
everything in it-everything! Can't you
see the possibilities? ! sit right here
and by force of will power l send
message to President Taft telling him
that he'd better let go of Joe Cannon.
He receives 1t. No wires. no operators.
no charge. He answers me that he
wishes to know how to go to work to
do 1t. and there you are. have sat
here and he has sat at his desk in the
White House, and there you are again.
Now do you understand it?"
But there are people without much
will power?"
Then they must use the telephone
or telegraph and pay regular rates as
penalty. This discovery is not for
weakminded persons"
And when are you going to give 1t
test?"
Fright away. I'm going up to the
corner and send you a will power mes
sage. Then I'll come down and You
can tell me what said"
But suppose I get no message?"
''Then TIL look into the case and see
where the fault lies. but I'm sure
you'll get one. Sit right where you
are and keep your mind receptive"
Mrs. Bowser saw trouble ahead and
determined to kill the VIII Power Tel
egraph line right at the outset. She
was ready for Mr.. Bowser when he
came Fastening back.
"Well. / sent you message"
"And I think received it. At any
rate, here is what got
"T will give you S5 in the morning
to shop with. l will never again jaw
about the gas bill. Buy any kind OIL
meat you wish and there'll be no kick
from me. have called your mother
an old cat. and l am sorry for it.
That's what l got, Mr.. Bowser. and
suppose it's what you sent over your
will power line"
Message That Mrs. Bowser Got.
TITS nothing of the kind" he shout.
ed. II didn't send a word of it. You
just sat here like mule and made my
message glance off BY the limping
/ lingo, you're treasure of a wife,
You'd rather push me into the poor
( house than see me on the pinnacle OF
fame and wealth"
"Please don't be angry with me.
sat here with my mouth open all the
time and caught the only message that
came. | guess it's because l haven't
got as much will power as you. Don't
you see that the receiver ought to
have as much as the sender to make
a success of it?"
That seemed logical to Mr.. Bowser
and. besides. she had flattered hin
when she acknowledged his stronger
will. His face cleared. and he said:
.Hrhara may he snmath hing In whaI
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-04
SMILE AND W All.

One OF the hafdesl and vet one
OF the most useful lessons we can
ever learn Is to smile ard wait after
we have done ouI best. he is not
a philosopher who has not learned
the secret OF smiling and waiting.
A great many people can smile at
difficulties who cannot wait, who
lack patience. but the man who can
both smile and wait, if he has the
tenacity Of purpose which never
turns back. will surely win.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-04
OVERRIDING IL.

"We must not wait for opportunity"
said the man who gives good advice;
1--WE must make occasions TO assert our
usefulness"
Perhaps" replied Mr.. Sirius Bar
ker. but that idea is no excuse for an
ambulance driver who gets excited and
runs over people" -Washington Star.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-04

Dress Purchase rw1 top notch dFsss%'s n both
this sale dropped prices several of Their regular lines
suit $50, $22 S25
bnatons of meane chiffon Eolenn Panama
Some have waists of chiffon hand embroidery
with yokes
others have dainty touches of color And - -.
only give $50 to $25 for $l5s7 - ~
make charge for alterations. AOsOe
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-04

A healthy man is king in his own
right; an unhealthy man is an unhealthy
slave. Burdock Blood Bitters builds up
sound health-keeps you well.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-04

Coat Purchase zoo elegant Goats from maker ss
shown every making graceful
dashingso wearabehat they'll
Expey tailored Of bright pleasing
the cloths
combinations Also
ished Broadcloths, in black, and blue brown - 49,.
splendid Cheviots so to 54nch lengths Real $1s, K Ky
$40 and $50 al punched a $13S7. OeOe
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-14
MAN CHARGED WITH SETTING
SERIES OF FIRES NEAR ROSE
HILL CAUGHT.
osrEcrIvEs ON FELLOWS
TRAIL FOR TWO WEEKS
Prisoners Talk Indicates Insanity -
Lived q. Hermit Several Years in
steal Covered hut-Disclaln,s Any
Knowledge Of Fires-Was Seen Fir
inc cornfisld-Went Heavily Armed.

Oskaloosa, Oct. 14.-Jesss Montgom-
erv was arrested Wednesday afternoon
by Sheriff Z. L. Valentine at his home
near Rose Hill, having been under sur
veillance over two weeks by detectives.
Montgomery is supposed to be the per-
son who Is responsible for the series of
fires which have occurred in the vicin-
ity of Rose Hill during the past several
weeks. The community was alarmed
by the frequent occurrence of the fires
and appealed to Sheriff Valentine to
run down tint miscreant. Sheriff VAL
enttne, realizing the feeling of the COM
nunity. at once secured detectives,
who have been on the ground for over
two weeks. The suspected man led the
detectives thru the woods and would
at times 1nysteriously disappear and it
would be many hours before he could
be again located
Last Saturday, shortly before sunset,
Montgomery was caught in the act of
setting fire to a corn field on the farm
of JEFF Allgood, near Rose Hill. Fol-
lowing the fire he completely disap-
peared and the detectives wore bis
tiers on their feet trampling thru the
woods in search Of their quarry. Mont
eomery had three revolvers and an
other gun which he Invariably carried
with him.
Not until Wednesday did they locate
their man. Sheriff Valentine was sum-
moned. Montgomery was brought to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-14

Oskaloosa and lodged In the county
Jail. Yesterday he was arraigned be-
fore Justice Woodruff and heard the
charge. that OF arson. He pleaded not
guilty and his attorney, w. II. Lacey
recommended that no DO taken before
the grand jury at once and he was
taken back to jail to await tho action
OF the grand jury.
1t Is alleged that Montgomery Is In
sane He stated at the arrangement
yesterday that his natns was not Mont
geometry. but Jonathan Stewart. 1t is
said that ne claims to have had several
interviews with President Taft con-
corning the recent fires near Rose Hill.
He claims to have an airship. At the
arraignment the man protested ignor-
ance Of any fires. while people who
have talked with him say that he loves
TO talk of fires. 1t IL claimed that his
mind Is altogether on fires. Montgom
cry claims that he is at times an In
dian. at other times u scout, and az
others a general.
Montgomery, as near as IS known. is
about IS years OF age. Whep asked his
age he did not know. or at least said
he did not know. He Is unmarried
and for several years has been living
as hermit in q steel covered hut. He
is we'll read on many subjects and
shows that he has had education.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-14
DIR. LOOMS FORMER IowAN.
Physician Who Killed Woman in New
York Reared ut Manche ester,

Manchester Oct. 14.-Dr. Loring r.
Loomls. the Chicago physician. who
shot and killed Miss Lottie e. Dodge
and then shot himself at Cortlandt, n,
Y, Tuesday, was born and grew to
manhood In this city He is son OF
A. r. Loomis, who, upon his death left
a fortune estimated at about sl,0o0,00o.
Loring LOOMS is a brother-inlaw Of
NJ. r. Leroy. president of the First Ma
tional bank of Manchester and IS re-
lated to several leading families.
Loomis is held under guard in a hos
pital at Cortlandt for the murder of
Miss Dodge. 1t is said in New York
that he deserted his wife for love OF
the woman he killed. DR. LOOMS is SO
years old.
The woman gave her name as Miss
Lottfe e Dodge. She has been vari-
ously described as the ward of DR..
Loomis. as a stenographer in his en-
ploy and as his wife by a secret mar
riage in 1909,
LOOMS wife. Mrs. Belle Barker
LOOMS, Who resides with her mother
at 3545 Michigan avenue. Chicago. as
serted yesterday that she believes Miss
Dodge may be woman who was
named in a divorce suit filed against
DR.. LOOMS last June.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-14
DECLINE IN RURAL POPULATION
IN IOWA COMPELLING FEWER
SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
RIGGS GATHERS srATIsTIcs
SHOWING CONDITIONS
Average Attendance For Ono Week In
Country Schools Was Less Than Ten
Pupils in 3,o1s soheoIs-osnsus Will
Show Gain in State But Growth Has
Boon in Cities.
pecial to Times-Repunlican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines. Oct. 1.-THE decline in
the rural population Of Iowa Is vir-
tuaIly compelling the people Of the
state to move faster than they would
Go otherwise in the matter Of effectins
Of the rural schools. The
boast about the little red school house
on the hill" is fast becoming obsolete
So many of. the one-room rural school
houses are becoming all but deserted
that consolidation is being forced.
In order to find out the actual con-
dition Of the rural schools State Sup
erntendent John F. Riggs secured from
the teachers Of the state report On
conditions on a certain week in the
middle of the school season, in Janu-
ary From this 1t was found that OF
the rural schools OF the state enrolling
ten pupils or less there We're 2O7l. The
average enrolment in these was about
eight, tho several enrolled one. two
and three only.
The figures on actual attendance
show worse In that same week there
were 3,OlS schools with actual attend
ance of ten or less, not the average
attendance for tn, week, but the best
attendance for the whole week. The
average attendance in these 3,01s
schools was about 772.
But taking the same week for it he
found tnat in the few consolidated
schools of the state the enrolment was
about % ard the attendance "a, When
the significance Of these figures soaks
in upon the rural taxpayer he Will get
busy with consolidation.
An entire cpenge of the system and
making the township rather than the
four-section district the school unit u
very PROBABLE. Leading educators Of
the state have long been looking for
ward to some change of this kind that
will eliminate q part, at least, OF the
enormous waste in the handling of tie
enormous school funds.
While the census report on Iowa
population has not yet been made 1t Is
certain that it will show no great in
crease in state population. Yet the
reports on every city and town OF the
state, thus far made have shown a
satisfactory increase. 1t is therefore
certain that there has been a decrease
in the rural population. All the school,
enumerations in recent years indicates
a steady decline in rural population
The burden Of rural school support is
therefore CORRESPONDENCE greater pei
capita The situation is forcing the
legislature to seek a remedy.