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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06
FIFTY YEARS AGO
IN THE STAR

The use OF postage stamps as currency
fifty years ago had an unfortunate effect
upon the Post Office De-
Postal partment In one respect
ml, as told by the following
ouDASS. paragraph in The Star of
October 1.-1S62:
a N. Zevely, esd, the third assistant
postmaster general, has just issued a cir
cular to postmasters generally in which
he informs them that the recent demand
by the public for postage stamps. under
an erroneous impression with regard to
the law authorizing the issue Of postage
currency, has entirely exhausted the
surplus stock and the department
is now dependent upon the daily manu-
facture to meet the acquisitions of post
masters. He therefore instructs post
masters that sales of stamps must be
restricted to such as may be needed by
the public for prepayment of postage, the
ordinary demand at any Office being the
guide. And inasmuch as the unadvised
use of postage stamps as a circulating
medium has sOiled or defaced them in Il
greater or less degree, and evil persons,
taking advantage of that circumstance,
have put into circulation stamps which
have evidently been used in prepayment
of postage, every postmaster is instruct
ed to treat as unpaid any letter placed
IN post office for mailing which may be
covered with stamp at all soiied or
defaced, or which has apparently been
used in the payment of postage. Such
letters will be sent. at once. to the dead
letter office. 1t is important that the pub
lie as we'll as pOstmasters should bear
these instructions in mind. The depart
ment has repeatedly, by special letters
and official announcement, declared it's
opposition to the sale and use Of post
age stamps for a currency, foreseeing the
results of such course on the part OF
the public"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06

Col. Roosevelt experiences the unrest Of
q man who earnestly believes that a psy-
chological moment has arrived every time
the clock ticks. \
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06

Perhaps it is fortunate that Congress
was not in session. Col. Roosevelt might
have found 1t hard to resist temptation
to address few warm personal remarks
to II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06

William Sulzer says he will be his own
boss. Tammany will watch with interest
to see whether any democratic statesman
other than Mr.. Murphy can carry out
such a program. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06

Cooks are advised to study the chem
istry of foods, physiology and hygiene.
The wages a cook would expect after
securing a diploma in these branches
would be something for serious thought
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06

Without claiming to have had a corking
good time, DR.. Wiley allows 1t to be in
ferred that he has gotten great many
quiet laughs out Of life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06

Asking J. p. Morgan to pose for a pic
ture Is regarded by photographers as a
pastime even more perilously fascinating
than foot ball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06

The thousands Of requests for seats at
the Becker trial may cause the defendant
to feel that. in addition to deserving
medals, he is something Of matinee
idol
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06

Gen. Dan E. Sickles considers himself
forced into a style Of combat demanding
wordy weapons, in whose use he is forti-
fed neither by inclination nor experience
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06
objectionable Ofense.

DO you mean to say that policeman
arrested burglar and gunman in the
wicked metropolis?" 7
Yes; the miscreant stole a dark Ian
tern and a jimmy from another burglar
who had q better pull than his"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06

An ethnologist' declares that the early
Indians danced the turkey tr0t. Let us
hope the Indians will not be permitted to
set fashions in costume as we'll as in
the dance. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06

Sometimes New York man does not
get settled comfortably in the governors
chair before Next is bawled into his
ear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06

Uy1n order TO avoid delays on account OF
personal absence letters to THE STAR snoul9
not be addressed To any individual connected
with the office: but simply to THE STAR. OF 70
the Editorial business Department aceoro'hs
20 tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06
Alfalfa
Obtained.

large quantities of cereal
Alfalfa plants. DR. Ernest A.
Bessey in 1902 and 1903
VoSainou' visited Turkestan, the
Caucasus and parts of Russia. where he
secured alfalfa and other seeds. I. IL.
Kerney made two trips to portions OF
north Africa and brought back a large
number Of date palms, besides forage
crop seeds for Introduction o. F.. Cook.
who in 1904 and 1905 explored portions
of Mexico and Central America in search
of boil weevil resistant cotton, procured
Introduction. These seeds, too, formed
the basis Of his most valuable researches
in cotton and corn breeding.
Frank n. Meyer spent three years
from 1905 to 19O8-in China and Manchu-
ria exploring portions Of the country
never before seen by white men. He
sent home many hundred selected species
or varieties of seeds and cuttings of rare
plants and fruits. Among the valuable
things secured on this trip were the Chi
nese seedless Tamopan persimmons,
some remarkable hardy varieties of yell
low roses. a new dry-land stock for stone
fruits and the Chinese tsaos. or jujubes.
Mr.. Meyer has more recently returned
from a trip to central Asia, where he
explored the colder regions In search of
plants for the cold, dry northwest. He
sent back. with several hundred living
plants he collected, some dry-land pop
lars, new and valuable shipping varieties
of table grape, hardy wild apples and
apricots, a remarkable hardy olive and a
most valuable collection of wild forage
legumes of the Siberian steppes, some of
which have already been Incorporated
into new varieties for field trial.
The foregoing can be said to show the
debit side Of the account in the introduce
ton of new seeds and plants.
Heavy Each trip taken probably
~. means an expenditure of sew
OVs'' eral thousand dollars, includ-
ing, as it must salary of explorer, trav-
cling expenses and cost of getting plants
back to the United States. There is,
however. a credit side to the account.
Among the thousands Of new varieties of
seeds and plants introduced from for
eign countries since the organization of
the office as we'll as before, some have
proved of great economic Importance and
value. Taking the most striking exam
pies, for instance. this side of the books
shows the following items
northumberland from China and
France in 1864 at a cost of about $1,000.
Is now grown throughout country, the
annual value or the crop being estimated
at $4OOOO.0OO.
Kafir cOrn-Introduced at a cost of not
more than 5000. Largely grown in
| semi-arid southwest, where but few other
crops are successful. Estimated yearly
value Of crop. about $15,O00,O0O.
Durum wheat-Cost of introduction
probably less than $4,000. It's cultiva-
| ton has extended rapidly throughout
| semi-arid northwest. and the annual
| value of the crop is probably more than
| $40, 100000.
japanese short-kerneled rices - Intro
duced at a cost Of less than $4,000 AS
sisted materially in the phenomenal
growth Of rice industry OF Texas and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06
In the Old DAYS.

Did you say you found Cincinnatus
next to a plow?" asked one Roman
citizen.
YES" replied the other.
well, it will make a good impression
on the agricultural vote if some one
doesn't point to the fact as proof that
he stands in with the harvester trust"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06

Turkeys idea of peace Is permission to
stop one war long enough to make ar
for another.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06

The present campaign is SO heavily
charged that some Of 1t is already spark
ing over into 1915
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06
ulustrious Example,

The ladies. we have sometimes heard,
Outlines contend for the last word j;
But who shall mention 1T to blame,
Since leading statesmen do the same ?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Study in Emotion.

Does tragedy move you to tears?"
asked the impressionable play patron.
NO" replied the manager. Tragedy
has been paying pretty good dividends
The style of entertainment that makes
me weep is farce comedy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06
Definition.

What is syncopation?" asked the
student of music.
"Syncopation," replied the professor
us expurgated ragtime''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06

By mail. postage prepaid
nai,r SunJay eycented one MONTH 40 cents.
Sat,rtav Star a year Sunday star, 81 40 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06
Life in
the Field.

preston of civil war soldering in by no
means glowing terms:
Having just returned from off picket
thought I would amuse myself by in
forming you of the condition Of our reg1-
ment When We left Fort De Kalb. Va,
we were ordered to take two days ra-
tons. We were told we would be back
in two days. OF course, We could take
no clothing. We were not allowed to
take our knapsacks. We have been on
the march for four weeks, in all kinds OF
weather, having no tents with us anu
nothing to cover with at night. our
march being q forced one. we were com,
PEELED to throw away our great coats ana
blankets. We are now where both are
needed, being very warm in the day anu
bitter cold at night We are on the banks
Of the Potomac, and the fog in the MORN
ing is like a heavy rain we have re-
ceived no bounty. Being washington
regiment, and Washington giving no
bounty, we are compelled to appeal TO the
Union-loving people for rubber blankets.
Winter is fast approaching. We have a
great many men sick with the chilis ana
fever. We We're ordered by Gen. Gr1mh
to cross the river to ShepherdstoWn. on
THURSDAY, driving the rebel pickets pc
fore us, capturing one lieutenant. TWO
cavalrymen, battery blacksmith IoIse
and two ambulances belonging to the
3sth Georgia. The boys waded the river
as if they were on PennsyNania ate AZ e.
Gen. Griffin thinks we are the most oar
ing regiment in the field. He says our
charge of last Saturday, when the llotn
Corn Exchange) Pennsylvania Regiment
was being cut up by the reoe1s, was TIE
best he ever saw"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06

correspondents or AUeii-
can consuls abroad. Since then, however,
trained agricultural explorers have been
sent into almost every region of the globe
where plants Of value to American agri-
culture are likely to be found. Many OF
these explorations have been worthy OF
International attention.
David Fairchild, in charge Of the office
Of foreign seed and plant introduction,
for example. has travelled extensively IN
Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and
South America, and has secured SEEDS
and plants of many valuable fruits.
grains, vegetables, forage grasses and
ornamentals. In addition Mr.. Fairch1id
has put the Office in touch with the best
foreign agricultural institutions in all
the countries through which he travelled
Prof NJ. e. Hansen has made four
trips to Russia, Siberia and Turkestan
the first occurring in 1897, the latest in
1910. Prof. Hansen's trip resulted In the
Introduction of the seeds of drought and
cold resistant alfalfas, clovers and vetch-
es for growth in the northwest. In 1898
the late DIR. s. A. Knapp visited Japan,
returning to that country in 1901. He
procured quantities of the short-kerneled
native rice, the cultivation of which has
since grown into an industry in Louisiana
Walter T. Swingle was sent to Smyrna
in 1885, where he studied the Smyrna hg
industry, and in 1899 and 1900 to North
Africa, where he discovered valuable
forage plants and where he procured lin
Algeria) the largest number of palms
which started the date plantations of the
southwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06

The Evening Star with the Sunday morning
.dirion. is delivered by carriers within the city
at a. cents per month daily only 2 cents n, per
month: Sunday only 20 cents per month: Orueos
may he sent by mall or telephone Main 244o.
Collection is made by carrier ut the end OF eacn
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06

During the last fifteen years approx
mately $1,000 immigrants have entered
this country. Some have
Immigrant been hardy and have
fourished. while others
U1V"tAS. more delicate. have faded
and died These immigrants were not
people-but plants. gathered from the
four corners of the world and brought
here that the American farmer might
choose from the whole earth's supply
what he most desired. Since 1897 spe-
cial division of the Department Of Agri-
culture has been engaged in this Work
Of plant Introduction. known AS the office
of foreign seed and plant introduction,
and forming part of the bureau of
plant industry.
This branch of Uncle Sans service is
typical of what the Department OF Agrl-
culture Is trying to do for the farmers.
The earth is covered with plants. some
known. but thousands scarcely known,
and so experts have been sent far and
wide to search for them and bring back
whatever might tend toward the progress
sion of agriculture.
While the time of reckoning for this
definite work of plant introduction can
be placed at fifteen years, the idea Is
much older. When the annual seed dis
tribution was first established. in 1899,
it was mainly with the idea of bringing
new and rare seeds and plants from
foreign countries here for distribution.
That this plan did not fail is attested by
the fact that rice. oats, barley, wheat,
peaches. pears, plums and other small
fruit were all represented in the list of
new varieties introduced.
Up until 1898 the work done in this
direction was part of that performed
by the seed division. Soon after the in
auguration Of Secretary Wilson's admins
tration he made an effort to broaden the
scope of this work. realizing it's impOr-
lance. and in 1898 succeeded in getting
$4,000 of the regular appropriation set
aside for plant introduction work. thus
making it a separate branch. At the
present time the Office spends about $54,
900 annually, and has a force Of about
seventy-five, which includes the experts
and regular force at the four propagation
farms in this country.
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The Evening star Newspaper Company.

R,siu.ss Once 11th St and Pennsylvania Avenue
New York Office: Tribune BUILDING.
Chicago Office: FiFst National Bank bulnnE.,
European Once: 8 Regent ST.. London. Ehsian1'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06

Steady progress was being made a
half century ago in the establishment OF
the street railway lines
Navv Yard of the capital. In The
Star of October 3. 1852
Car Line. is this statement of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06
Steam Fire
Engine.

had grown seriously Ddo, III part thiouSh
the military congestion. In The star OF
october / 1862, is news article telling
of a trial of a fire engine that had been
purchased. by the government. the test
taxing place at the corner of 10Th and f
streets:
"About O'Clock the engine made its
appearance, being drawn by two fine
white horses and followed by the hose
carriage. drawn by the men who work
the engine under the director. Mr.. VIII
liam Dixon The hose was at once at
tached to the plug and the fire under the
boiler lighted. In six and half minutes
steam sufficient to blow a whistle was OBJ
tanned and in ten minutes enough steam
was on to set the machine running.
Streams were thrown of different sizes.
Through an inch and a half nozzle ire
mendous stream was thrown nearly 2UO
feet The greatest distance obtained was
30 feet. through an inch and three
eighths nozzle. Three streams of seven
eighths each were thrown at once, aver
aging about 100 feet each. An altitude
higher than any building in town was
attained. The trial, although satisfactory,
did not fully test the qualities of the ma
chine. water having been thrown nearly
roo feet Steam Is usually raised in six
minutes as the machine Is drawn to the
fire. the match being applied as it leaves
the engine house. so that nothing remains
when the scene Of conflagration is reach
ed but to attach to the plug and turn on
the stream.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06

latest Development:
..The Navy Yard branch of the passen-
ger railway was opened yesterday AFTER
noon from the navy yard gate to Capitol
Hin. where it connects with the main
line to Georgetown. At present there are
six cars running, and with others that
are expected shortly the company Will
he able to run on five-minute time
giving great accommodations to citizens
and strangers settling in that section Oh
the city. Cars are now run from an early
hour in the morning to IL o'clock at
night, thereby giving an opportunity to
residents in that part of the city to at
+end the nIaces of amusements up town
and return with little trouble.
.'This part of the road has been pushed
forward to completion with dispatch, for
which much credit is due to all concerned,
the law allowing them sixty days IN
which to have the road in running order,
after the completion of the main line,
which would expire on the I'D of the
present month"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06

The use Of postage stamps as currency
fifty years ago had an unfortunate effect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06

Prior to the establishment of the office
Of foreign seed and plant Introduction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06
Capitals
Organ.

with capitalistic tendencies. Is resoluteiy
anti-socialist. It is published at Tie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06

The following letter from member o
Company E. I'd District Volunteers. writ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06

NJ. A. Carleton was sent to Russia II
1898 and again in 1900 and brought bacl
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-21
SHORTER CHAPEL NOTES.

DR.. s A. Randolph preached
most excellent sermon at Shorter last
Sabbath morning and his large audi
ence was moved in a most remark
able way. Mrs. Matte Watkins. for
merly OF Colorado Springs, was re-
ceiyed into our communion.
The pastors sermon on the Sew
enth Commandment on last Sunday
evening, both drew out an unusually
large congregation and was the sub
ject of general comment during the
week He will deliver sermon on
the .aF..hth Commandment on the
evening Of Sunday, January 5th.
on next Sunday, Shorter's congre-
cation will worship with Campbell in
the afternoon and at night the full
tine will be devoted to the rendition
Of Prince OF Peace" a Christmas
cantata. by the choir All lovers of
good music-music that softens the
heart and enriches life-will do well
to come out and enjoy this rendition.
Our Sunday School Christmas tree
will be had on Tuesday evening. Dec.
oath. when a well-prepared program
will be rendered by the Sunday
School children. The public is in
vited.
Shorter's Christmas service will be
held at 500 a m. Christmas morning
when the pastor will deliver a spe-
cial sermon for this occasion. and
the choir will render Appropriate mu-
sic Every member who has the
Christmas spirit will doubtless be in
attendance.
Mrs j. \. Bats was welcomed
into the mid-week Bible class last
week. The first quarterly eXamina-
tion will be had during the holidays.
The class will give Bible social on
Tuesday evening, Dec. 31th.
Every member of our congrega-
tion is hereby urged to attend the
fiftieth celebration of the Emancipa-
tion Proclamation on the evening of
January LIST at Calvary Baptist
church. DR.. r. L. Jones of New Or
leans. La. one of the greatest orators
of the country. will deliver the prin-
cipal address. and race loyalty
should bring together on this occa-
sion the entire Negro population OF
Denver
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-21
CANON CITY NEWS.

A large audience listened to Mrs.
/. L. Smith deliver that splendid re-
port of the Baptist National conven-
ton at Mt. Olive, on Tuesday evening.
1t was a beautiful message and
proved a blessing to all. Sister Smith
has been invited to speak at one of
the white churches.
Fifteen churchmen, each repre-
senting a denomination, visited our
Sunday School on last Sabbath after
noon. SO impressed We're they with
the little band of workers present
that many came forward and volun-
teered as instructors, musicians, etc.
Misses Grace and Dorm Wells are
spending the holidays at Boulder.
Miss North of Oakland, Calf, is
now residing in the city.
The committee has presented the
names of Scott Clark. Hi Holiday and
Nef Trusty to the new administra-
tion for consideration.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-21

dicap OF cold he more than made
good. His hoarseness limited his reg
lister somekhat, but still so sweet
was his voice, SO excellent its flexi-
bility THAT he charmed. Then, too
he is willing, singing many numbers.
Denver will be glad when next it
has opportunity to hear him and now
acclaims him as the best it has heard
in many 4 day.
George Morrison, who shared with
him the place of stellar attractions,
has future as a violinist. His ex-
quisite handling of his bow shows
apple ton which, with his native
abilit5 and training, makes it certain
that he will be heard sooner or later
on the national musical stage.
The rest of the program was good
also, in fact the ladies gave a high
priced concert for 15 cents. The at
tendance was good.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-21
OGDEN, UTAH, NEWS.

The Young Mems Club met at A.
NJ. E. church on Sunday night to rem
der their report for the work of paint
ing the church and putting in the
lights, carpet, etc. The members and
friends were all out to hear and to
speak words of praise for such valu-
able service. Mrs. Minnie Martinez,
the treasurer of the club, read her
report, which showed the amount
taken in was s126, balance was Sos.
Mr.. w. C. Martin, president. made
telling speech, showing that it was
the high esteem in which the pastor
was held by the young men that
caused the club to be organized
R. Shaw, trustees, all made encour-
aging remarks, also by Mrs. j. H.
Brown, Mrs. C. B. Johnson The
storm that was given DR.. Brown and
family on Friday night was the thing
to talk of. The jolly crowd will long
live in the minds of pastor and fam,
lily. Those present: Mr. and Mrs.
Eubanks, Mr.. and Mrs. Norris, Mr. and
and Mrs. Samuel. Mr. John Pierson,
Chas. Stovall. Mr.. and Mrs. C. B.
johnson, Mrs. ]. H. Perry, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. A. johnson, Mrs. Martinez
and host of young men who sent
tokens, but could not be present.
Mrs. S. Norris is preparing to give
an up-to-date concert at the A NJ. E.
church on Christmas eve.
The Young Mems Club will give a
free exhibition at the A. NJ. E. church
on Friday night. a good time is eN-
pected.
Mrs. Hegler, Mrs. Cole, Mr.. Gay
and Mr.. Richmond are on the sick
list.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-21
The Fiftieth Anniversary
of Our Freedom Should
Interest All of Us Deeply

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