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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

Secretary Fisher is returning from Alas
ka with much important information
about that interesting country. He has
been looking it over under circumstances
favorable to the gathering of facts. Pres
emily shall hear from him on the
subject. His report to Congress next
winter is likely to contain no feature
worthier of attention than that relating
to what has been done and should be
done toward the development OF that ter
ritory.
The public has never had the correct
view of Alaska. At first the country was
described as frozen waste, and wonder
was expressed that Mr.. Seward should
have invested. That he had been over
reached by Russia was regarded as a
certainty. What explained the fact that a
statesman of his great lame and long ex-
perience had been taken in like a plain
countryman in a land deal? How was
Uncle Sam ever to get his money back?
And this sort of comment was current
at the time of Mr.. Stewards death.
Then report swung to the other ex-
treme. Alaska became a fairy tale. 1t
was described possessing wealth be-
yond computation. Mr.. Seward had done
nothing 10 compare In point OF far
sightedness with the purchase for a song
of an empire sown with gold anu coal
and other things in exhaustless abun-
dance. The transaction would carry his
name long after his other public serv-
ices had been forgotten. And so on.
The fairy tale grew with the telling.
Men Of means and men without means,
filled with the spirit of adventure, fiocked
to the scene. Popular stories had Alas
ka for the setting. Melodramas were
written around heroes who had lef,
home strapped or under a cloud. and
after a few years spent in the frozen
waste had returned. rich and happy and
| full of love for the poor kin they had
rejoined. See Naples. and die was
changed to see Alaska. and live" 1,
was land studded with valuable de.
posits Of every kind.
AS usual probably. the truth lies be.
tween the two extremes. Alaska, we
know, is not a frozen waste, while tho
other appraisement is not persuasive. Blu
whatever there is in Alaska-and Their,
certainly is a great deal-should be de-
lveloped for the public benefit. Absente,
llandlordism or trustism Is not desirable
| The problem has been widely discussed
and much of the discussion has beer
biased upon meager Information, and SOM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
Invitation to an Orator.

Oh come round, Mistoh Speaker,
An talk to us some mo-
Well gladly be de awjince.
AS we has been befo'
De song birds all have lef us
Some of 'em done been ct
An you's de only substitute
Fob dem dat we has met.
Come round, Mistoh Speaker.
An help us to rejoice.
Dis oil world seems mo- kindly
When you IFS up yoh voice.
We's willin fob to treat you
Des like we treats de birds.
Well listen to de melody
An never min de words.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
Maine and Prohibition.

The result in Maine Is too close for
comfort" Neither side will rest upon it.
The vets will find no warrant IL II Tor
such immediate further steps az they de
sire. the drys no warrant in it for utter
dscoura cement. Both sides will caleu-
late the future with extreme caution. But
the fight will go on.
1t would be useless to deny that even
the few hundred majority obtained by
the vets in poll of hundred and TWEEN
~ thousand testifies to a great change of
sentiment. For nearly sixty years Maine
on the temperance question has spelt
prohibition Criticism of the law has
been abundant. Charges of lax execution
have at home and abroad been freely
made. But the law has stood. and the
temperance question in other states has
been pressed with the Maine situation as
a battle cry.
Now prohibition. after spirited cam
paiSn, has lost a point Maine will not
become wide-open state. The barroom
is not 10 rule the roost. even if at the
next trial of conclusions prohibition
again loses. A prohibition law is still
the books. and even should 1t be re-
pealed a local option law would take its
place. But the enemies of temperance
will hail yesterdays figures. narrow as
the margin is, as encouragement for
greater activity, and everywhere they
will increase their strenuousness
The national organization of vets holds
that the tide of temperance sentiment
which at one, time rose high, particular
ly i'll the south. has for several years
been receding. 1t declares that prohbi-
ton wherever tried has failed; that there
is no sentiment anywhere strong enough
to execute such law; that the law leads
to evasionS and demoraliZa ton and that
greater ills than intemperance are pro-
duced
And yet the temperance people are still
confident and aggressive. They lost by
only a few thousand in the recent con-
test in Texas and will renew the fight,
while they have just forced their own
plank into the democratic platform in
Kentucky, the home of the finest of the
table WHISTLES. They are working with
great will. and making the issue social,
religious and political. Though without
votes, the women are enlisted. and in
some sections are among the leaders
Next year the two national conventions
will be asked to consider an expression
on this subject. Appeals have been made
before. but without effect. Now, however
interest has become so general, and in a
number Of states is so intense the tenn
perance people. republicans as well as
democrats, insist that a deIiverance of
national weight and significance should
be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
Towel Stealers.

news dispatch printed in Mondays
Star announced that the Southern Pa
cific Railroad Company has decided to
discontinue its free towel service on it's
boats and trains because in the course of
the past year linen to the value of s21 900
was lost al the hands of the travelling
public. Probably this experience has
oeen common on other American railway
lines, for the disposition to take the
property Of others is not bounded by
geographical divisions. 1t is known to
be the practice of many travellers to help
themselves not only on trains but in
hotels, TO all sorts OF linen. and many of
them afterward display their spoils boast
fully. though it were in some way
smart and clever to steal from hotel or
a railway company. These people would
never dream of taking towels or other
articles from the houses of their friends
while visiting, but they have no COM
FUNCTIONS whatever about stuffing goods
OF value into their travelling bags while
they are ION the road
Railway and hotel companies are at the
mercy of their patrons in this respect.
The chances are all in favor of the tray-
eler or guest getting away with the
goods undetected. No one could justify
the search of all the hand baggage of the
people on railway train for contraband
articles. and yet such a search would
probably bring TO light a quantity of
stolen stuff. Prosecution is practically
out of the question. and all that remains
Is either for the corporation TO stand the
loss and charge it as part of operating
expense. or TO shut off the service en-
tirely and so punish the innocent along
with the guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
Why Food Prices Are High.

From the New York Sun
The main purpose of the decennial
census is, of course, the counting of the
people for the apportionment of repre-
sentatives in Congress. incidentally the
census figures throw light on many sub
jects of interest and Importance, among
them such matters as the supply of COM
modities and the movement of prices and
values. For instance, the thirteenth cen
sus shows that from 1890 to 1910 there
was no material change in the number of
sheep In the country. With greater de-
mand from larger number of people
there was practically no increase in the
supply of mutton. and as a natural re-
suit of such conditions there has come d
considerable advance in the price of
chops and roasts. Prices of wool are also
affected. 1t Is true that there has been
a fair increase in the total wool clip. but
that Is due to heavier feeces obtained by
Improvement in breeds and in conditions
of production. Yet the increase in the
clip would hardly give each inhabitant
one-tenth Of pound of wooden goods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

Nature

1t is the nature of women to suffer
uncomplainingl the discomforts and
fears that accompany the bearing Of
children Motherhood is their crown
ing glory, and they brave its suffer
ings for the joy that children bring
No expectant mother need suffer,
however, during the period of wait
ing, nor feel that she is in danger
when baby comes, if Mothers Friend
is used in preparation of the event
Mothers Friend relieves the pain and
discomfort caused by the strain on
the different ligaments, overcomes
nausea by counteraction, prevents
backache and numbness of limbs and
soothes the Inflammation of breast
glands. Its regular use fits and pre-
pares every portion of the mothers
system for proper and natural end
s 'ns i; s' assures '1s :st fot MOTHERS
s her quick te: s%d FRIEND
ery. Mothers Friend is sold at drug
stores. Write for free book for -ex-
pectant mothers.
BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO..
Atlanta, Ga.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
September IL.
From the Baltimore Sun.

The observance of September 12-ever
glorious in the annals of Baltimore
calls attention to the fact that three years
hence the Tooth anniversary of the bat
tie of North Point and the bombardment
of Fort McHenry will be celebrated. Bal
timore will feel. Of course. a special pride
In the centenary, but 1t belongs to the
whole nation. for the repuse of the Brit
ish fleet and army by the brave defend
ers of the city was the decisive conflict
of the war Of 1872. After that failure
peace was certain. and never afterward
did England attempt to treat her former
American colonies as II they were still In
swaddling clothes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
An Unwritten Law.
From the New York World

No serious consideration need be given
to the report that the progressive ele-
ment in the republican party. which has
esta blished headquarters In Washington,
will seek to make Justice hughes the
republican candidate for President In
1912 Justice Hughes disposed of this
matter several months ago and the Amer
lean people disposed of it several years
ago. There will never be another Chase
incident to bring contempt upon the
court Public opinion in this respect now
has the force of an unwritten law. 1t
is decreed that when citizen becomes
a justice of the United States Supreme
Court he has finished with partisan poll
tics He must neither seek nor accept
any elective Office nor any nomination
for Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

upon misinformation. Secretary Fisher
decided to see for himself, has done SO.
and will give Congress the benefit of his
investigations and conclusions. That wise
legislation may follow all the friends OF
Alaska sincerely wish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

The House OF Representatives and the
Senate have had their little differences,
but there will doubtless be more or less
sympathy between them when 1t comes
to n question OF readjusting the treaty
or tariff making powers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

DIn order TO avoid delays on account OF
personal absence. letters to THE STAR should
cot be addressed 10 any Individual connected
~itb the Office. but simply 20 THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. accordin:
70 tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHMANDER JOHNSON.
A Confusion of Customs.

Those Indians have exceedingly
queer customs" said Mr. Meekton, on
his way home from a suffragette meet
ing. II understand they have war bon
nets"
We'll, why not?" inquired his wife.
"But it seems that they are worn by
the men,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
A Preference.

Marriage is a lottery said the
ready-made philosopher.
mo, 1T isn't" replied Mr.. Growcher.
I'm a. lottery you can lose once and
forget about it. instead of having to
put up alimony.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
Hopes Blasted.

81 cannot sing the old songs"
We gave a thankful sigh.
When she went on, Since you insist,
OF course I'll have to try"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
A Long Lead.

From the Pittsburgh Gazette Times.
Woodrow Wilson's boom was formally
launched by New Jersey democrats Sat
urday. Isn't there danger that Woodrow
will get all out of breath running for
President before the other fellows have
started?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

You bet your life" was once considered
an inelegant and senseIess expression
Now 1t is calmly presented as the condi-
ton on which an aviator undertakes a
prize flight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

A New York policeman was put on trial
because he would not leave his post to
assist at a nearby fire. The mental
processes of the New York policeman
have always been mysterious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
The General Target.

I'm tired Of being found fault with
constantly" said the sensitive man.
"Pshaw!" exclaimed Mr.. Dustin Stax,
you ought to be glad you don't have to
be the head Of this great monopoly.
Then you'd know what fault-finding
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

The Louvre will doubtless be able to
announce the restoration OF the Mona
Lisa, but there will always be sus-
p!cion that 1t has obtained picture
equally as good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

A number of race horses have been sold
at prices considered remarkably low
But, as mules and work horses are in live
ly demand at high prices. the situation
has its compensations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
We reserve the right limit the quantity to each purchaser

Wash Tubs, best
salv aniz d iron;
largest size; heavy
h a n d | e s, signify
dented.
Washbowls & Pitch
ers; W hite stone
ware: pretty shape;
the pair for 3sc.
Umbrella Jars: fine
glazed stock. hand
some colorings and
shapes: 17-inch, size.
one dozen Schram
Patent Fruit Jars;
wide mouth; best
m a d G; p in t s or
quarts.
Slop lars s: best
W h I e StoneWdre.
bail handle and lid,
good size and shape.
BreadboXes: b e S t
tin: h in e G d | l d;
white enameled, with
gilt stenciling.
Large G a r b a e e
Cans. of best 3-coated
galv aniZ e d iron:
strong handle and
covers; : gals.
Berlin Kettles,
seamless e r a n ! I e
iron; bail handle &
cover; 1S-pint size.
Two dozen one-halt-
pint size Jelly Glasses;
hest glass with tin
tops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

No pure food regulations have been
able to reach the people who insist on ex-
perimenting with toadstools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

In order to see an enthusiastic progress
sive statesman, it is only needful to OBJ
serve President Taft when he picks UP
his suit case and his railway time table
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

One of the hardest worked men that
have come under recent observation
was the lawyer who addressed the Jury
in Beatties defense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

The theater manager who puts a homi-
eide celebrity on exhibition makes no pre-
tense of appealing to the plain sense OF
the people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

An order by the steel trust forbidding
lis workmen to use tobacco would indi-
cate that the tobacco trust is not in the
gentleman's agreement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

After securing a board 10 consider some
question Of national Importance, 1t is of
course necessary to see that it is not
nailed down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

The humorous suggestion that John d.
Rockefeller run for the United States
presidency is almost as much out of date
as the mother-in-law joke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

The great tariff puzzle continues to be
now 10 take the wool schedule and put an
% before the *"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

DR. Hill is too much of a diplomat to
increase conversation by comparing notes
with a Chicago gentleman named Crane
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
Disturhs Business.

From the Boston Herald.
War maneuvers on the German bourse
are almost as costly as those OF the
military.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
Jumping at a Conclusion.

"My wife says that young man with
a title is in quandary.' said Mr.. Cum
rox
whats a quandary?"
Il dunno exactly. but I have an idea
it's French for debt"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

Entered as second-class mail matter at the post
ONCE at Washington, d. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

PAYABLE IN s6r.nce-bv mail postage prepaid:
Dsily. Sunday Included one month. 60 cents
Daily Sunday excepted. month 40 cents.
saturday Star. 81 year Sunday Star s. 10 year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
VALUES 5@G TO CSC

Jardinieres, of rich
dark art ware, highly
glazed, hand painted;
9i1-inch size.
One dozen Ice Tea
Glasses, of fine crystal
glass. colonial pat
tern: II OF.
One dozen Water or
Table Tumblers, best
crystal glass, colonial
pattern.
- rolls of Extra
High-grade Perforated
Tissue Toilet Paper.
Cuspidors, in nickel
and brass: handsome
shapes: large sizes;
loaded bottoms.
Inverted Gas Lights,
best brass burner: eX-
ira quality mantle;
half frosted globe.
One dozen Ginger
Ale or Beer Glasses;
best thin glass; S o.;
bell shape.
One dozen cakes of
Swift's Pride Laundry
Soap.
Cake Boxes of best
tin. neatly japanned:
round shape, large
sizes, hinged lid.
Alarm Clocks in full
nickel finish. best
works; long, loud
alarm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

The Evening Star. with the Sunday morning
edition is delivered nv carriers within the CITY
ct 45 cents per month daily only. 20 cents per
sronth: Sunday only 20 cents per month orueas
nay be sent by mail. or telephone Main .44o.
Collection is made By carrier at the end OF eacs
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

susiness once nth ST. and Pennsylvania Avenue
New York Office: Tribune Building.
Chicago Office: First National Bank Building.
European Office: Regent St., London. England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

Skirt or Ironing
Boards, clear stock,
we'll m a d e and
smoothly finished. :
foot.
Bread Raisers of
best tin. ii and p
quart sizes. complete
with lid. footed.
Stepladders of best
stock. strongly built.
warranted to wear, )
foot.
Two Stone Jars for
picking or preserv-
ing. glazed inside and
out, 4 gallon.
Three yards Of
Table Oilcloth, IL
yards wide, subject
to slight defects.
One dozen Custards
or Punch Mugs, fine
crystal glass, handled,
nice size.
Ice Tea Sets, y gall
Ion, covered pitchers,
six 12-oZ.. bell-shape,
thin glasses. and en-
bossed tin tray.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

I.ambrequins add very much to the
attractiveness of a. room, and VIC
have the new fall styles NOW.
Used mainly for mantel and piano
drapery. although they may be put
to other uses.
Plain colors. with deep knotted SIX
fringe, for Sl.7o.
Floral beautiful coiofiflsS5
at $50 sos, $3.50 and si-N All
made of heavy quality china SILK
Third F'loor-Art Section.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-07
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is
the only positive cure now known TO
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires q consti-
tutional treatment. Halls tatarrh
Cure Is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system, thereby destroying the foun-
dation OF the disease. and giving the pa
tient strength By building up the con
stitution and assisting nature in doing
its work. The proprietOrs have so
much faith in its curative powers that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails 10 cure. Send for list
oi testimonials.
Address +. ]. CHENEY \ Co. Toledo.
Ohio. Sold by all druggist, 10
Take Halls Family Pills for consti
patton.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-07
Meeting Of the Aims Club.

The Alma Club had a good
meeting last week with Miss
Irene Belts, who delightfully."- en-
tertained the members at the
home Of her aunt, Mrs. R. s.
McCoin. There were three Wis
itors present, Miss Fannie John
son, Of Raleigh, Mrs. Guy Horn
er, OF Boykins, and Mrs. B. T.
Harris. The following program
was rendered: New Orleans,
Miss MarieI Gary; San Francisco,
Mrs. J. A. Moore; reading, "Old
California Missions, " Mrs. R. J.
Corbitt: solo, Mrs. r. NJ. An
dreWs. Refreshments were serv-
ed and a very enjoyable after
noon was spent by the members
Of the club and the visitors.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-07
Townsville News Items.
Miss Susie Aston visited Miss
Lucy Peoples last week.

Miss Susie Aston visited Miss
Lucy Peoples last week.
Miss Eliza Harris is visiting
her brother near LittletOn.
FIR. J. Plunlmer Kimball killed
a nice large deer last Friday.
Misses Smith and Hawthorne,
Of South Hill, visited Miss Olive
White last week.
Dir. and Hrs. Burke, ofPeters-
burg, visited at Dr.. w. B.
Chapin's last week.
Mrs. Z. C. Knott, who has
been visiting relatives at Clover,
Va, has returned home.
Mr.. J. Norfeet Harris, who
has been spending some time at
Richmond, has sreCurned to Towns
vile.
Miss Mary Russell, who is one
Of the teachers in the Woodwork
public school, attended the Teach
ers' Convention at Raleigh last
week.
Miss Lizzie larry, who is a
student at St. Mary's College at
Raleigh, visited her mother,
Mrs. Mary Tarry, at Wordsworth
last Thursday.
Rev. c. J. Thompson, former
ly Of Atlanta, but now located at
Durham, spent part Of last week
in this community in the interest
Of Meredith College.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-07
Baracca-Philathea Challenge to
EXoire.

At the regular monthly bust
ness meeting Of the Baptist
Philathea class Sunday the fol-
lowing committee were appoint
ed: Membership, Mrs. S. O..
Spruill and Mrs. r. L. Wester;
relief, Miss Annie Jones and
Miss Essie Bugg; visiting, Miss
Carnelia Wood and Miss Maud
Dunn. The Baracca-Philathea
challenge for the best average
attendance during the year will
expire Sunday, December 31st,
and the defeated class will en-
tertain the class that has made
the best average attendance dur
ing the year. The Philatheas
are taught by Mrs. J. T. Alder
man who has made this class one
Of the livest in the Baptist Sun
day school and who has been a
teacher of this kind of class for
the past eight years. Prof. R.
C. Gresham has charge of the
Baraccas and is doing good work
in that class. This contest has
been very lively all the year and
has done much to increase the at
tendance of both classes.
In order to live, a man must
work even if he only works
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-07
NOTICE.

| have this day qualified a. admins
traitor Of the estate Of the late Hines
Herndon, of Henderson. All havipa
claims against his estate are notified to
present them to me at once. If not pre-
sented within y months this notice will
be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
Those indebted to him Will please make
immediate payment
Henderson, y. G., Dee 9th. 1911.
7. T. HICKS.
Admr. of the estate of Hines Hernd0n.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-07

For Rent Nine room house. olthouse
and stable House has water works
aud electric lights. Apply 10 v. ".
Parker Druggist.