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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-06
HOUSE PUTS ACTION
Up TO THE PRESIDENT
Approves Committee Findings
in the Day Portrait
Voucher Case.

over strenuous republican opposition,
the House yesterday approved the find
ings of fact in the committee report on
the State Department Day portrait
voucher case, and sent it to President
Taft with the recommendation that he
take appropriate action touching the
same. The committee, in it's conclusions.
charged w. H. Michael, formerly chief
clerk Of the State Department and now
United States consul general at Calcutta,
with misappropriation of funds. and
Thomas w Morrison. disbursing clerk of
the State Department. with participation
in the alleged misappropriation either by
incompetence or connivance.
Original Resolution Opposed.
The final vote was 1877 to 123 On sub
stltute offered by Representative Hamlin
Of Missouri chairman of the committee.
Tor his resolution, under which the House
would have adopted the report as a
whole. Many democrats had Joined with
the republicans in objecting to the origi-
nal resolution on the ground that it would
be improper for the House to suggest to
the President the action he should take,
as the report advised the dismissal of Mi
chael and Morrison from public service.
When the substitute was adopted the
vote was practically on party lines
Under Consideration All Dav.
The House had this matter under con-
sideration all day. Republican Leader
Mann, Representative Tilson and others
charged that the report was partisan;
that it was made for the purpose of
injuring the administration, and that the
committee had condemned Michael
without giving him an opportunity to
defend himself. Democratic Leader In
derwood. Representative Hamlin and
other democrats replied denounc,ng those
charges as untrue. Representative Davis
OF Minnesota, the republican member
of the subcommittee of the committee
on State Department expenditures, which
conducted the investigation, defended the
report and declared that no man who
heard the evidence could believe Michaers
explanation.
Republican speakers accused the COM
mittee of attempting to besmirch the
memory of the late Secretary Hay Repre-
sentatives Sharp of Ohio and F'itz-
gerald OF New York. democrats spoke
for an amendment offered by Represent
atiVe Lenroot of Wisconsin, republican,
under which the House would have sent
the report and evidence to the President
without approval or recommendation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-06
LAURIER URGES RECIPROCITY.
Canada's Premier Consults With
Montreal Manufacturers

OTTAWA. Ont. August 5-Premier
Lauriers fight for the reciprocity bill
took him today to Montreal to confer
with a group of Canadian manufacturers
who are opposing 1t on the ground that
II foreshadows reduction of duties on
manufactured articles. The lever with
which the premier hopes to dislodge their
opposition is that Canadian farmers,
should the bill be defeated this year, will
unite in a sweeping movement for the
removal Of the tariff on manufactures as
well as natural products.
Should the farmers be deprived of ac-
cess to American markets, the premier
was prepared to tell the manufacturers.
they will be strong enough to place
Canada practically on free trade basis
within a few years. Adoption of the
reciprocity measure, Premier Laurier be-
lieves would not foreshadow Q general
tariff reduction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-06
Life Insurance Case Postponed.

TROY, N. Y, August 5.-Supreme Court
Justice Howard today again adjourned
the proceedings. this time to September
8, brought by Sol Rosenblatt of Chicago
to declare illegal the election of the direc-
tors of the Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany Rosenblatt contends that six of
the directors are not policy holders Of the
company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-06
Presentation of Prizes.

In addition TO receiving the prizes of
The Star, the winners to be presented
by DR. Murray with the official certiti-
Gates of the health department showing
their respective scores.
BY calling az the health department to-
morrow afternoon the contestants may
obtain the certificates. The award OF
the prizes will be made upon the pre-
sentation of the certificates at the Office
Gf Tie Star.
Since the contest began. the health de-
partment has recorded each days killing
on separate cards bearing the names and
addresses of the contestants. Presenta-
tion of the cards to the winners will con-
stirute a recognition by the health de-
partment of the valuable services they
have rendered the community.
Tomorrow The Star will publish the
names of the 100 highest contestants.
When Fridays count was announced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-06
ECUADOR IN TURMOIL.
Political Situation Stormy in South
American Republic.

QUITO, Ecuador August 1.-THE po-
litical situation is stormy. Congress
today rejected the proposition to ap-
point Gen. Eloy Alfaro commander-in-
chief of the army The government
has received a proposal for a forty
million dollar loan from Franco
American financial syndicate.
CAPT. Evan E. Young, American min
lister to Ecuador. in succession to Wa
liam c. Fox. arrived at Guayaquil to-
day and proceeded to the capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-06
MYSTERY OF MURDER
ISSI|L[ UNSOLVED
Cincinnati Police Unable to
Identify Headless Body of
Woman.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, August 5.--If prog
ress was made today toward solving the
mystery of the headless womans corpse
found In a suburban sewer yesterday the
police are keeping it secret.
The leading police theory tonight was
that the victim was a woman of the
ed today. had been missing for some
time. although her absence had never
been reported to the police. 1t is be-
lieved that the woman was killed some
where in the city: that two men were
concerned in the crime and that after il
had been committed they clothed the
corpse in the outer garments found upon
it, placed it in surrey and drove to the
sewer mouth.
Placed Body in Sewer.
There one of the men found a likely
spot to dispose of the body and returned
to the carriage. Supporting the lifeless
body on either side. he and his COM
panion then carried it. holding 1t upright
about 200 feet, carried it into the sewer
and weighted 1t down with stones and
driftwood.
This theory has support largely in the
story told by Marshall Wilson. resident
of Norwood, who says that eight nights
ago he and his wife, from their from,
porch. saw two men and a woman debarh
from carriage az described and proceed
toward the ravine in which the sewer is
located. Later the men returned alone
and drove away, he said.
Woman in the Center.
Wilson said that when the three started
toward the sewer they walked slowly
and held each other by the arms. the
woman in the center"
Wilson said that he knew the thirG
member of the party was a woman be-
cause her white shirt waist was visible
in the. gloom. The waist on the corpse
was white, with small polka dots:
Efforts to identify the woman today
failed again. A hair rat to which sew.
eral long strands of black hair still
clung was discovered in the sewer and
the police learned that about q week age
a boy found a plain god ring near the
mouth of the sewer inscribed on the in
side with the name Carrie Smith,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-06
The Winners.

Leading his cIosest competitor by. ma
jority of 1920, Layton H. Burdette. a
thirteen-year-o youth residing at the
Industrial Home School, yesterday won
the first prize in The Stars campaign
for a Flyless City.
Bessie B Fillius of $40 9TH street south
east, came second, while Mildred Zusch-
nett Of 1307 Cd street southeast made the
third highest showing.
Cora Briscoe, Lawrence Fitzgerald. Ed
win \. GUIDE and Elsie cornwell won the
next four places in order. and. as re-
suit. will share in the seven special prizes
offered by The Star
The twenty succeeding contestants
making the highest scores Will receive
prizes of 81 each.
Surprising anticipations. the contest
ants turned in nearly million flies yes
terday and brought the campaign to an
end in whirlwind finish. The result
was the increasing of the total slaughter
10 approximately seven millions.
AS was expected, yesterdays big show
ing produced a number of shake-ups In
the standing OF the contestants Layton
Ii Burdette and Bessie y. Fillius were
previously in first and second places, and
remained there with little difficulty, but
Lawrence Fitzgerald dropped from third
10 fifth place.
Surprise of the Race.
Mildred Zuschnett furnished the sur
mise OF the race. After entering the
contest late, she made big gains daily
and ner mail score made it possible ior
Lel 10 win the third prize.
Mark T-ice, another late starter, made
q phenomenal record, finishing IN tenth
position.
t-lw.u Guide remained in sixth place by
q safe margin. Cora Briscoe's record
Tor the day advanced her enc point
ena.llng her TO win fourth prize.
Never have health department officials
seen such a large batch of flies as was
delivered at the District building yester
Gay IL Was AT late hour last might
when Or. Arthur J.. Murray OF the de
partnent. who has supervised the cam
paizn nniShed the count. Layton II
Eurdette. alone, turned in considerably
oveI. I;rt,+Hp insects. Several water buck
cts were required for carting away tn,
Ef.S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-06
Ten Killed 1856, 100.

When Jne final results had been COM
puted ii was found that the twenty-seven
highest competitors had produced total
slaughter Of ..36s, 10o insects. The COM
bined killings OF the ten leaders amounted
10 $4,000.
Among the twenty highest twelve
are girls with combined score of 1916
0to. while fifteen are boys, with score
OF re 100 The showing is in favor
of the boys. who have a majority of
2l6. 100.
However. as between the ten leaders,
there are five girls with a score of 76J. 800
compared with i've boys with a score
of G,t1,Jto. The girls Outdid the boys
with = majority of -, loo
Eight OF the ten leaders killed more
than 10000 flies each, several of them
being near the 20J"D0 mark, while
BuTdette's record is above 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-06
Wind and Hail Wreak Havoc.

RICHMOND. Ind, August 5.-A
terrific rainstorm, accompanied by
wind and hail. did $4,000 damage here
today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-06
Prizes Won.

As winner Of the first prize, Bur-
,dette will receive SD Bessie B. Fill
Ius. Mildred Zuschnett and Cora Briscoe
VIII receive SO $l5 and $1o. respectively.
as winners OF the second. third and fourth
prizes.
Lawrence Fitzgerald, Edwin GUIDE and
Elsie Cornwell who finished the fight
IL attn. sixth and seventh positions, will
receive. respectively. 81. <; and 81 The
twenty next highest contestants will
share equally in the distribution of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-06
Some Facts Worth Knowing
to the Advertiser.

The net paid circulation of The Evening Star for
the month OF July was 55,o21 daily average.
The daily average gain in The Stars circulation
over July, 1910, was 4,o32.
The population of Washington is 331ooo.
There is one copy of The Star SOLD to every
six persons in the city-men, women and children
white and colored.
The great bulk of The Stars circulation is de-
livered to regular PAID subscribers
The Star covers Washington from adver
tisers viewpoint as no other city in the country is
covered by single newspaper. 3.-,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-06
WEATHER

Unsettled today. Monday prob
ably fair; light variable east and
southeast winds.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-03-08
He Was a Good Mixer,

There used to be popular minister
in Indianapolis who was well known
In Louisville. He was pastor of one
Of the leading churches of the city
He was built Oh the plan Of the late
Henry George. whose motto was, IL am
for men," This indianapolis preacher
was what is called good mixer"
One day he stopped in n blacksmith
shop TO chat with the workmen. Dur
ing the visit florid faced man of
prosperous appearance came into the
shop. He and the minister began
chatting. but neither knew the others
line Of business. They became good
friends in few minutes. Finally the
forid faced man produced his card,
which announced that he was in the
saloon business on West street
Come down TO my place any time"
he said. "and III show you good
time"
"All right" replied the minister,
"and. by the way, I'm running a pretty
good place myself. Come and see me,
and I'll show you n good time"
"I'll sure do that" said the other.
But, by the way. where is your joint?''
MY joint" was the reply, lis the
First Presbyterian church. Just in
quire for Myron w. Weed, the pastor.
and I'll be at your service. Louis
vile Times.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-03-08
His Sarcastic Friend.

He was very proud of his new auto
mobile-talked aulomobil?, dreamed au-
lomobile, read automobile. Finally to
his friends he became Il nuisance, and
each to himself swore softly that he
would bide his time and at the prop
er moment give him little verbal
thrust.
Finally one long suffering individual
was asked to so for ride. Excuses
were of no avail. He was bundled
into the machine and taken for spin
through the parks and over the boule-
wards. In due course of time, without
any serious mishap. they pulled up at
the Automobile club. The auto crank
and his guest were soon surrounded by
several of their friends.
How did you enjoy your ride?" was
asked of the auto crank's friend.
Until today never thought. an
automobile could go so fast" was his
reply. Here the auto crank was all
attention. That was some praise for
his car Right out in public too. That
would silence some of the scoffers who
said his machine should be called
SnailJ why, do you know there was
car went by us at such a clip that
could hardly see It,"
The auto crank glared, and under his
gaze the group melted away. They had
had their revenge.-Pittsburg Gazette
Times.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-03-08
The First Automobilist.

Nicholas Joseph Cugnot was the first
automobilist. Many years before Ste
phenson had introduced his railway
locomotive Cugnot. who was Il mill
tary engineer, had made locomotive
for roads. His locomotive has been
piously preserved at the Conservatoire
des Arts ct Meters. Cugnot died in
1904. His lot was not that of many
geniuses. He did not die in want. Ma
poleon had secured him pension Of
1000 francs-passing rich on 5000 n
year In this respect the premier con-
sui showed more enlightenment than
he did in regard to Fulton of steamboat
fame, whom he considerable is dis
tressing to write-an adventurer. Cug-
not's carriage was built to transport
arms and he had designed service
gun. These achievements alone would
be a passport to NapOleon's favor
London Globe.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-03-08
Juvenile Suicides,

"a generation ago the taking of their
own lives by minors was almost an un-
heard of occurrence" said physician.
NOW it is becoming alarmingly fire.
quent not only in this country, but in
Europe. In most cases the pheDome-
non can be set down to the artificial
life people lead and to the complex
conditions of modern existence Very
often parents are too ambitious for
their children and by constant appeals
to them so work on the nervous tenn
peraments of their offspring as to
bring on Il arrangement of the mental
faculties. One of the most noted spe-
cialists of France, DR.. Berillon. who
has made a study of the matter, as
serts that children who have n suicidal
tendency are for the most part want
ing in the sense of smell. He makes
recommendation that all who suffer
from this defect should be taken to an
expert for examination, as 1t might
tend to forestall some future tragedy.
Baltimore American.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-03-08
A Toothsome Revenge.

During the reign of Charles H., the
age of gallantry, it was the custom
among gentlemen when they drank n
lady's health In order that they might
do her still more honor to destroy at
the same time some part of their cloth.
ing.
Upon one occasion Sir Charles Sed.
ley was dining in tavern and had
particularly fine necktie OH. where
upon one of his friends to play him n
trick drank to the health Of certain
lady. at the same time throwing his
necktie in the fire OF course Sir
Charles had to do likewise, but he gt
even. for not long after that. diniDp
with the same company, he drank the
health Of fair one. at the same time
ordering dentist whom he had ell.
gagged to be present to pull out re.
fractory tooth which had been trou-
bling him. Every one else was obliged
In this manner to mourn a molar.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-03-08
A Mean Trick,

"ralking of mean tricks" said the
big man. there was Ballantine. This
man Ballanline came in late to II song
recital at p..lm Reach, and there wasn't
Il vacant seat in the house.
"Ballanth.e noticed Mrs. Jerome
Blank. Mrs. Jerome Blank, he knew.
had very handsome husband that she
kept strict watch over. She didn't
like him to associate with any Of the
fair sex.
"Ballantine, edging near to Mrs.
Blank, who had an excellent seat. said
in n loud voice to n friend:
"'Who was that enormously pretty
girl | saw Jerome Blank talking to on
the PIER?
"ln about four seconds Mrs. Blank
was gone aud Balantine was seated
comfortably in her chair kansas
City Star.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-03-08
The Military Salute.

All salutes, from taking Off the hat
to presenting arms, originally implied
respect or submission. OF military sa-
lutes, raising the right hand TO the
head is generally believed to have orig
mated from the days of the tourna-
ment. when the knights filed past the
throne of the queen Of beauty and by
way of compliment raised their hands
to their brows to imply that her beauty
was too dazzling for unshaded eyes to
gaze upon.
The officers salute with the sword
has a double meaning. The first posi-
tion, with the hilt opposite the lips, is
a repetition of the crusaders action in
kissing the cross hilt of his sword in
token of faith and fealty, while lower
ing the point afterward implies either
submission or friendship, meaning in
either case that 1t is no longer neces-
sary to stand on guard. Raising the
hand to the forehead has also been eX-
planned as sign that the weaponed
hand is empty and in an inoffensive
position. but this reason does not seem
so convincing as the others.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-03-08
His Iuxurious pillow.

"When sleeping cars first came in,"
said railroad man. "the bedclothes
In the berths were very scanty. On
one of these early cars one night after
everybody had turned in and the lights
were low loud voice called from an
upper berth:
Porter, got corkscrew|
"The porter came hurrying down the
aisle.
"'Boss,' he said in scandalized
tone. we don't allow no drinkin' in
the berths. It's against the rules
"'0h. it amt that porter the voice
answered. Il just want to dig out a
pillow that's sort of worked its way
into my ear"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-03-08
We Do Dyeing and Cleaning.

This is the the year when ones house furnishing
and ones clothes go through the process Of renovation
which mutually brings mind this dyeng and cleaning section
and Cleaning Works. Cumberland, Nd, which is well and
avorab known here for its thorough and efficient service and
whose facilities for doing this class of work unsurpassed
May suggest that you look the wardrobe the drperies
the furniture coverings and lay aside those articles that need
thorough cleaning Let call for them They will look like
when return them telephone request will bring us
your door.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-03-08

Canada owns forest larger in area
than the whole of England. Scotland
and Wales all put together The great.
est length of Britain is Cos miles. and
its greatest width 325 miles. while II
Canadian forest in the Hudson bay
and Labrador region is 1000 by LOO
miles in extent Another big forest
stretches from Alaska TO Washington
state. The Amazon basin, South Amer
lea, comprises about 200 by 1900
miles of forest, while Central Africa
has a forest region 5000 miles from
north to south and of unknown width
from east to west, and the pine, larch
and cedar forests of Siberia are 5000
by 1000 miles in extent.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-03-08
Ant Eaters.

Ant eaters are in the curious posi-
ton of being practically Unable to open
their mouths. 1t may almost be said'
indeed. that they have no mouths tn
open There is just n small, r0und
orifice at the end of the snout, through
which about two feet of wormlike
tongue can wriggle out, and as this
tongue is bathed with liquid glue i'll
stead of saliva every ant which II
touches adheres to it, and the animal
licks the insects up by hundreds at
time.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-03-08
The Art Department Presents
Spring Work.

There is inspiration apenty in the Art Department for
lovers hand embroidery work get fresh supplies for the
Spring and Summer pasme We have lately added to this
department complete stamping outfit representing over two
hundred and fifty designs for pin cushions dresser and deboard
scar towels library table center pieces luncheon
cloths and napkins There any number of beautiful designs
for BELTS abots fournhand ties baby Slips ETC. All stamping
orders Will receive prompt attention and prices very reasonable
All work guaranteed
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-03-08
Evarts and the Author.

When popular young author went
to see William NJ. Evarts while be was
secretary cf state in behalf of a con
sulship for which he was an applicant
Mr.. Evarts congratulated him on the
fame which he had acquired. but has
tened to add. Although you have lau'
res on your brows, ! suppose you
can't browse on your laurels."
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-03-08
louic,

"What-a boy of your age doesn't
know the parts Of speech!" exclaimed
the schoolmaster.
NO sir" replied the pupil.
Haven't you ever heard Of noun"
"Oh, yes. sirr
"Well what comes next"
81 don't know, sir"
"a pronoun," said the master. Nov
remember that Then comes the verb.
Now what follows thatY
"a proverb. please, sir."-London
Scraps,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-03-08
lnsulted.

"Have you lived in this town very
long, Miss Scarf"
"Of course not Do look old
enough to have lived anywhere very
long"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-03-08
lnquisitive.

After Sunday school;
Willie Did you hear that boy swear,
Johnny. when told him to go away !
Johnny-No. Quietly persuasive) Tell
him to go away again and I'll listen.-
Manchester Guardian.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-03-08
Genuine Faith Cure.

Towne-Do understand you to say
that Spencer's case was really faith
cure? Browne-Yes. You see, the
doctor and the druggist both trusted
him.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-03-08
Display of Irish Hand Woven
Table Linen.
Week Of March 9th to 18th.

Private collectors and have absorbed most OF the
genuine Antique Hand Woven Irish Linens but the taste for
the beautiful industrial has caused revival of this ancient
Irish industry and the demand for these beautiful reproductions
can not be fully supplied.
By she courtesy of Irish friends have been able to
obtain few and invite you to come in and inspect them.
They remarkably reasonable in price, being higher
in cost than linens of inferior quality manufactured by machine
All sizes OF coths-with or without napkins to match
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-03-08

Human nature is so constituted that
oil see nL judge better In the affairs
Of other men than In their own.-Ter'
ence,