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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18

As / wrote you the other day. plan
FOR two thousand miles OF railway in
Asia Minor was submitted by an Ameri-
can syndicate and accepted. The act of
the executive department was not ratified
by the parliament before it's adjournment
last July because of the intervention of
the German amba ssa dor. but it is ex-
pected that it will be promptly ratified as
soon as parliament resumes it's sessions
in November.
There were numerals proposals for the
telephone. electric lights and street car
service. Seventeen different companies
and syndicates from Europe and the
United states offered to put in the tele-
phone, and after a long and active cam
paign the contract was awarded to the
Western Electric Company in Chicago
In partnership with the French branch
OF the Thompson-IIouston Company and
the British Insulated Wire and Helsby
Company. This combination was made
for strength. Other bjddors pooled their
issues in the same way. and before the
bids were submitted the seventeen con-
Germs that were seeking the contract were
reduced TO seven groups. +. r. Wells
the representative of the Western TIec-
trio Company in Paris. was In charge of
negotiations In making this conbina-
tion. according to common rumor. 1T was
arranged that the Western Electric Com
pany should supply the Instruments the
British company TO furnish the wire and
the French company should pUt them ND
and assume the responsibility of mana ge-
ment. The Western Electric Company
has no ambition to carry on a Telephone
business in Turkey. but is anxious TO sell
its goods
The terms OF the contract are unite
liberal Ii gives exclusive rights for
thirty years for the city of CONSTANT
nople and its suburbs, which includes a
population of nearly two millions. tine
government reserving the privilege OF
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John Thomas Snyder eighty years old.
died Monday in Fairmont, W. Va.
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and the people of Turkey are no longer
exposed to the whims and passions OF
an autocrat.
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The contract provides for a minimum
of ten thousand instruments. the charges
are limited but liberal. and the bidders
agree to pay II per cent of the
gross earnings into the imperial treas
ury. The rates of rental are based upon
those prevailing in other European
cities, which will average about the
same as in the United States. The low
est rates for telephone service are found
in Sweden and the highest in Italy, but
those contemplated in the bid are about
the same as those of Paris and Berlin
After thorough consideration by the
minister of public works and the council
of state the bid was accepted and rati-
fled by the chamber of deputies, when
the German ambassador stepped in and
asked q suspension of proceedings in the
interest of certain German bidders. who
had been disappointed in not getting the
contract. The grand vizier was compelled
to suspend operations and the Western
Electric Company and its associates are
sitting around idle; waiting for permits
sion to begin work. As near as j can
find out. Count Won Bieberstein repre-
scntS TO the government that a new
company of German capitalists Is will
ing to give much better terms than are
contained in the agreement already sign
ed and ratified. and insists that the
Turkish government violate the funda-
mental principles of honor and repudiate
contract whic: stands completed.
| am very sure that the Turkish gov
eminent has no desire to repudiate the
contract, although the minister of finance
is said to have a notion that the tele-
phone concession could be made useful
as bait III fishing for loan. The min
lister OF public works is trying TO force
the Western Electric Company to throw
amendments which its representatives
here should never agree TO.
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Ten Thousand instruments.

taking over the plant at any time after
ten years at an apprasement.
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Not Friendly With Greece.

The relations between Turkey and
Greece are just now strained to the limit.
The two nations would be fighting each
other this very moment If either of them
had anything to fight with. and hOstili-
ties may break out at any time. COM
mercial war is in progress. Everything
that has any connection with Greece Is
under a boycott in Turke>, and trade
between the two countries Is not only
entirely suspended, but the Greek pop
uIatiom of Turkey. which is very large
and important, is completely ostracised.
These conditions are likely to continue
Indefinitely and the plan Of internal i'm
provement adopted by the parliament at
it's first session will be more or less in
volved.
Plans for an electric light concession
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Government SIust Intervene.

The situation is becoming more and
more interesting, and sooner or later our
government will be compelled 10 inter
vene for the protection of the Western
Electric Company. The English and
French governments will also take
hand in the affair for the protection of
the Thompson-Houston Company of
Paris and the British Insula ed Wire
and Helsby Company. This. however. is
disadvantage in some respects. The
Turks hate England more than they hate
Germany, and the rivalry between the
two countries for the controlling infiu-
ence of Turkish affairs complexities the
matter. If the Western Electric Com
pany stood alone it would have much
wisest course for it TO pursue is to stand
pat on its contract, which is signed,
sealed ard ratified. and refuse to con-
slider any proposals for changes in the
terms.
IL is almost certain that the chamber
of deputies will sustain the contract Is
il stands. The bulldozins disposition of
the German ambassador is resented by
the parliament and the people. They
remember that Germany was the only
friend the late sultan, Abdul Hamd, had
among the rations. and that he paid
dearly for that friendship in the way
of concessions and contracts snd COM
mercial advantages to German syndi-
Gates. The recent purchase by the Turk
ish minister of marine OF four old-fash-
toned battleships from Germany under
compulsion Is also resented and has
weakened the ministry with the people.
They have no love for England. how
ever, and are indignant because of her
attitude in the controversy over Crete.
which has been more favorable to
Greece than to Turkey. King George of
Greece is a brother of exQueen Alex
andra of England, and the late King
Edward VII was always sympathetic
in his attitude coward the Greek gov
eminent. The German emperor ought
10 be equally sympathetic because his
sister is the wife of the Crown Prince
of Greece: but he has always taken the
side of Turkey. That is one reason
why the Grecian people hate their future
nd Princess SOnhia.
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Consult DIR. Samuel, the Eye Specialist.

Consult graduate universities practitioner who has
friends And Pais Royal
nkedas little ST for oca and oSc ordinary Classes Dr.
in
Tha high prices d n i n he man
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The New and Large
Buttons of dull gold and
silver. Some set with
jewels and cut steel.
Standard at JOc. DE-
Each. ~OS
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Pearl Trimmings. narrow edg-
ings, 39c to soc yard.
Rands and motifs. en- INN
Sl.jO to. .......... ~>"O
Dull-toned Bead Trimmings,
in narrow bands, large mo-
tifs and fringe. S1 MN
Yard. :;5c to-
Braided Motifs, in colors and
blacks: 10 to the Sn GDO
vard. Per yard. 49,. " eVW
Braided Bands, in all coiors,
inch to 3i2 inches 2WC
wide. Yard. .Oc to-
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-12-30
HIRAM CARPENTERS WONDER
 FULL CURE OF PSORIASIS.

'T have been afflicted for twenty years with an obstinate skin disease, called by some M. D.'s. psoriasis, and others leprosy, commencing on my scalp; and in spite of all l could do, with the help of the most skilful doc tors, it slowly but surely extended un- til year ago this winter it covered my entire person in the form of dry scales. For the last three years l have been unable to do any labor, and suffering intensely all the time. Every morning there would be nearly dust painful of scales taken from the sheet on my bed, some of them half as large as the envelope containing this letter, In the latter part of winter my skin commenced cracking open. I tried everything, almost, that could be thought of, without any relief. The 12th of June l started West, in hopes 1 could reach the Hot Springs. l reached Detroit and was so low l thought l should have to go to the hospital, but finally got as far as Lan- sing, Mich., where I had sister liy-
 
 two weeks, but did me no good. All thought l had but a short time to live. I earnestly prayed to die. Cracked through the skin all over my back, across my ribs, arms, hands, limbs; feet badly swollen; toe-nails came off; finger-nails dead and hard as a bone; hair dead, dry and lifeless as old straw o my God! how I did suffer.
 My sister wouldn't give up; said, We will try Cuticura.' Some was ap- piled to one hand and arm. Eureka! there was relief stopped the terrible burning sensation from the word go. They immediately got Cuticura Re solvent, Ointment and Soap. 1 com menced by taking Cuticura Resolvent three time 6 day after meals; had bath once a day, water about blood heat; used Cuticura Soap freely; ap- piled Cuticura Ointment morning and evening. Result: returned to my home in just six weeks from the time. l left, and my skin as smooth as this sheet of paper. Hiram E. Carpenter, Henderson, N. Y"
 The above remarkable testimonial was written January 19, 1880, and is republished because of the perman- eney of the cure. Under date of April 22, 1910, MT. Carpenter wrote from his present home, 610 Walnut St. So., Lansing, Mich: q have never suf fered return of the psoriasis and al though many years have passed have not forgotten the terrible suffering ] endured before using tbe Cuticura Remedies"
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-12-30

villages are more attractive. Penn lived for some time at Warminghurst, where he bought a great house in 1876. At Goodman, one of his chil- dren is buried, and the meeting house, which is still standing, and where Penn himself used to attend service, was built with the timber of one of his ships. Ringmer provided him with a wife, the daughter of Sir William Springett, whose bust is in Ringmer church The lady rejoiced in the name of Gulielma.
 The old records tell us that Guliel- mas grandfather used to be drawn to church by eight oxen. This was partly because he was a very impor- tant person, but chiefly because the roads were so bad. For many long years the usual method of conveyance with Sussex landowners was a wagon drawn by oxen. In more recent times they have used horses An old laborar of my acquaintance told rae that when his late master died, his fu- neral coach was wagon drawn by
 
 carried the coffin to the grave wore black smocks and white gloves That is how it always used to be at buryins," he said, "and it do look much better than they new-fangled 'earses." It certainly must have been a very picturesque cortege. The daughter of this particular farmer was married only a few months ago, and she, too, showed that she had a fondness for ancient customs. She is a lady of mature age and determined that her wedding should set an ex- ample to the younger generation. Ac- cordingly, she chose for her carriage the best wagon on the farm, had it freshly and brilliantly painted, and, on | the suspicious day, adorned with flowers and branches so that she sat within a bower of fragrance and greenery. Her elderly and somewhat sheepish looking bridegroom sat by her side, and so they made their progress to the church, drawn by four magnificent cart horses and followed by all her laborers and house serv ants. who had feast afterwards.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-12-30
His Proposed Settlement.

Minneapolis.-Mr Olsen, out in the state, had a COW killed by railroad train. In due season the claim agent for the road called
 "We understand, of course, that the deceased was a very docile and valu- able animal" said the claim agent in his most persuasive and claim-agent- manly manner, "and we sympathize with you and your family in your loss. But MT. Olsen, you must remember this: Your COW had no business being on our tracks. Those tracks are our private property, and when she invad- ed them she became a trespasser Technically speaking, you, as her own CT. became trespasser also. But we have no desire to carry the issue into court and possibly give you trouble. Now. then, what would you regard as a fair settlement between you and the railroad company"
 wall, said MT Olsen, slowly, "Ay bane poor Swede farmer, but Ay shall give you s2"
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-12-30
ONE REDEEMING FEATURE
When Papa Hears It He Urges Only Son to Grab Girl
 Quick.
The only son had just announced to

The only son had just announced to the family his engagement.
 What, that grill" remarked his mother Why, she squints."
 She has absolutely no style," com mented his sister.
 "Red-headed, isn't she?" asked auntie.
 Pm afraid she's fighty," was grand ma s opinion.
 She hasn't any money" said uncle. And she doesn't look strong" chimed in the first cousin.
 She's stuck up, in my opinion, as seryated the second cousin.
 She's extravagant," was the opin- ion given by the third cousin.
 Well, she's got one redeeming fea- ture, at any rate," remarked the only son, thoughtfully
 Whats that?" chorused the char itable band.
 She hasn't relative on earth"
 Papa had not yet spoken, but now he did.
 Grab her, my boy" grab her. he said.
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Greatly Chanqed.

In little town in Maine where it is still the custom for the residents to attend the funerals of those whom they may have seen only a few times in their lives, regarding the event as a sort of social function, the under taker was somewhat puzzled at the actions of one woman, who gazed in the coffin, shook her head sadly and returned to her seat, saying: How changed!" only to repeat the process several times.
 After this had been gone through three or four times the undertaken realized what was the trouble, and stepping up to the caller, said Madam, think you must have made a mistake. This is John Sawyer that we are burying from here. Maria Browns funeral is being held from a house in the next block"
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-12-30
New York and Philadelphia.

She was a beautiful and statuesque blonde who had changed her residence from New York to this city and se- cured position as stenographer in the offices of staid, dignified citizen of good old Quaker descent. On the morning of her first appearance she went straight to the desk of the boss.
 T presume,' she remarked, that you begin the day over here the same as they do in New York;"
 "Oh, yes" replied the boss, without glancing from the letter he was read ing.
 Well, hurry up and kiss me then, y was the startling rejonder, q want to get to work. Tele- graph
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-12-30
Lonoitude and Dinner Time.

About eleven o'clock one morning Aunt Dinah was peeling potatoes for dinner. Now I reckon that all ober dis big worI everybody what's got anything to git meal with is a-gittin' ready for dinner" she placidly re- marked.
 "Oh, no, Aunt Dinah," said Miss Nina. "In New York it's Just about dinner time anw, and out by the Rocky mountains it won't be dinner time for three hours yet"
 "Oh, my Miss Nina! You plumb sure O that?"
 Plumb sure, Aunt Dinah."
 Well, Is mighty glad I lives in Christian land, whar when it's 'leben o'clock it's 'leben o'clock, and we cant nebber git mixed up on the din- ner time''
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-12-30
Breaking 1t by Degrees.

Edmund Yates used to tell this an ecdote of a physician who was a per sonal friend. As the story went, Yates once saw the doctor operate upon a man afflicted with blood poisoning, when he ampuated the patients leg.
 Do you think he'll recover, now?" asked Yates, after the operation was over.
 "Recoveri" exclaimed the physi- elan. Why, he never had a chance to get well.'
 Then why in the world did you ampuate that leg?"
 Why" said the surgeon, calmly, you must not tell patient the truth all at once, you know; you must first amuse him a little.'
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-12-30

Blessed is the man who has a hob by, even if 1t be but beans.
 Some men are born great. some achieve greatness and others raise cantaloupe.
 Spend a little time helping your wife with the flowers, it will kinder soften you up.
 Some men use so much energy blow ing their own horns that they cannot accomplish anything else.
 If we have any special joy in our lives we can afford to pass some Of it along to those who have so little
 According to the Crouch if man fails to get rich he is poor manager and if he does get rich he robbed the poor.
 The wide awake farmer wants to learn something new, facts that may lead him to greater success in his work.
 If we can set a man to thinking it Is much better than to sup ply him with too much of our own thoughts.
 Giving milk is the natural function of the dairy COW, but this function can be stimulated only by proper feed and care.
 What is the use of having neigh bors if the roads in the lonesomest times of the year are so bad that we cannot visit them?
 When a man tries to sell you land by telling you that it is bound to double in value in a years time, he gives one big reason why he should hold onto his land and several req sons why you should hold onto your money.
 We don't believe all the angels have wings because We have seen some without. They were just working around the house, tending the sick, .nending old clothes, cooking good food and bracing up the loved ones, but with never the rustic of wing.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-12-30
.OLD SUSSEX CHURCH
One at AIfriSton Perhaps the
 Most Ancient in England.
Building Is Approached by Charming Lane Bordered by Thick Hedges and Tall Trees - Contains
 Many Memorials.

AlfTi.ton, England.-This is one of the smallest, and at the same time one of the most interesting villages in Sussex. It possesses stately church, a market cross and one of the oldest inns in the kingdom. Near the church is tiny clergy-house, dating from pre-Reformation times, perhaps unique in this country. It is approached by charming lane, bor- that form a delicious avenue of green shade in summer
 Within are many memorials of the Gage family. certain Sir John Gage was the second husband of Lady Penelope dArcy, the heroine of one of Thomas Hardy's stories in the vol ume called "A Group of Noble Danes" AS a girl she was courted by Sir George Trenchard, Sir John Gage and Sir William Harvey; she promised she would marry them all in turn and she actually did so, Hay ing so much before her she evident ly determined to lose no time in starting, for her first husband left her a widow at seventeen.
 The portrait of the fascinating Penelope is at Parham, one of the historic mansions of Sussex. An other beautiful canvas there is Gains borough's portrait of Mrs. Wilmot Horton, the exquisite creature whose charms suggested to Byron the line beginning, She walks in beauty as the night" These lines, in the poets own writing, are attached to the pie ture, and it is recorded that on the evening when Byron became so nap oily inspired, Mrs Horton was wear ing a black tulle dress eith silver spangles.
 The great mansions of Sussex are certainly interesting, but the pretty
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-12-30
Not What He Asked For.

A small boy hurried into the cor ner butcher shop and told the propri- etor his mother wanted a nice, ten der turkey for Thanksgiving, and she wanted it dressed. The butcher se- lected just such bird from the lot in the window, and said, with satisfac- tion:
 Here's a dandy, my boy-just what your mother wants!'
 No, 1t ain't!" returned the youth. That turkey hasn't any clothes on" Judge.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-12-30
Remedy for Ticks.

It is claimed that pouring butter milk freely along the backs of sheep will prove a remedy for ticks. If a gill of kerosene Is added to a gallon of buttermilk the remedy will be i'm proved, as the kerosene forms an emulsion with the buttermilk and does no harm to the animal. The rem edy will cost but little and should have a trial by way of experiment.. It is also claimed that if buttermilk is given to horse it will serve better than any other remedy for bots
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-12-30
Mrs. Roosevelt an Economist.

Mrs. Roosevelt is said to have kept her gowns from one year to the next and even the third year, and yet was always beautifully dressed. The best dressed woman in London is said to be Mrs Keppell, who wears her gowns more than one season, having them made over for the second year, as her income does not allow of great variety of gowns.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-12-30
StingIess Bees.

Mexican stingless bees are to be in. troduced into the state of Missouri early this winter as an aid In fruit culture.
 Missouri has not realized until re- gently the absolute necessity of bees in the raising of fruit.
 Millions of fruit trees have been planted over the state without a cor responding increase in the number of bees, the result being that only a small percent of the blossoms be comes pollenized, and consequently the fruit falls prematurely.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-12-30
Name Your Farm.

Many farmers of Minnesota, and other states as well, are beginning to name their farms, each name being registered in the office of the register of deeds at county seats. Among the names in one county of Minnesota are "Oakland," Pleasant View Farm" "Roseland,' Sunny Slope" "Cozy Nook and Broad Acres
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-12-30
Mean of Her.

Mrs. Galley (back from the noun tains)-Well, my dear, did you keep open house during my absence?
 Galley (earnestly)-I should say didn't, Louise; why, there wasn't a night that I didn't lock the doors at nine o'clock
 Mrs. Galey-Yes? And where did you go then?
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-12-30
Free Cure for Rheumatism and Bone
 RlinS

Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B. cures pains. swollen muscles and joints, by purifying the blood a1-i destroying the uric acid in the blood Thousands of cases cured by B. B. B. after all other treatments failed. Price $l.00 per large bottle at drug stores, with complete direc- tions Large sample free by writing Blood Balm Co.,, Atlanta, Ga.. Department B.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-12-30
A Shiver EioIIre

Now, Arthur" said his father, you've been going to school long enough to write decently. Don't you know how to make a figure three?"
 Sure" said the boy. You put your pencil on the paper and then you shiver"
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-12-30
Incredible Brutality.

Willis-Gnder this years football rules, you cant assist the man with the ball.
 Gillis-Great Scott What do they
 Gillis-Great Scott! What do they do-stand around and let him die?- Puck.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-12-30
Civilization.

Missionary-You claim to be civ ilized, and yet l find you torturing your captives.
 Native-Pardon, but we do not call this torturing now. We are merely hazing him.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-12-30
Reverse e Art.

An actress in her makeup re- verses the usual rules of art" How so?"
 "She paints first so she can draw afterward."
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-12-30
At the Door,

Yes, my mind is made up. Tonight I shall ask her to be my wife. B-b-y love, I h-hope she's out!"-Woman' Home Companion.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-12-30

Stop guessing! Try the best and most certain remedy for all painful ailments Hamlins Wizard Oil. The way it re- lieves all soreness from sprains, cuts,
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-12-30

Dr. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar-coated, easy to take as candy, regulate and invig- crate stomach, liver and bowels. Do not gripe.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-12-30
Household Hints.

By taking one hobble skirt and sewing up one end of it very pretty ragbag may be made in which to put the others
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-12-30

You do not lift the world by rolling up your eyes.