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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THIS Is ~ NOTIFY BUSINESS MEN AND
he's that l. WARD 4. RICHARDS. Will mt
hs responsible fer any debts contracted ly
nay "ae csdc- than myself.
e " AID IsIiII AI,ltS
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19
FROM THE GATES OF DEATH
Aged Collector Threw or Infirmities
at Sight Of Object He Desired
to Possess.

What the passion for collecting is
no one except perhaps the born col
lector can really know. Sir Martin
Conway. in THE Sport Of Collecting
writes:
II once knew an aged collector who
was suffering all the Ills that nature
accumulates on the last years of some
nonagenarians.
His sight was feeble; he was deaf;
he was often racked with pain. 1t
seemed evident that his end was at
hand. His days and nights had to be
spent In an armchair. and each gasp
ing breath seemed likely to be his
last.
ITO him entered a dealer Of his ac-
uuaintance with a splendid K'ang Hsi
Famille verte vase. which the old man
had long wished to possess. The sight
Of 1t revived his forces; his breathing
cleared; he sat erect in his chair. and
presently, in the excitement OF the
bargaining. was upon his feet striding
about the room.
"The struggle and the victory re-
vived him, and he lived on for several
years before death finally won him
and the British museum entered upon
its Inheritance"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19
HONESTY HAD ITS LIMITS
Woman DesIsted Temptation for .
Time, But Finally Proved Her
self Human.

Somebody on the back platform
dropped q bundle. A woman saw It
and picked 1t up. She was an honest
woman; nevertheless she opened the
package. II contained a waist pattern
Of very pretty silk. When she saw
that she thanked her guardian angel
she had been created honest.
II I had been an ordinary dishon-
est thing" she told her husband. Il
should keep this silk as sure as any
thing and make It up for myself"
but since you aren't" said the
man. what are you going to do with
its''
''Oh, take 1t back to the lost and
found department of the store where
II was bought. The purchaser will
probably inquire for It there"
One evening about two weeks later
the woman appeared at dinner In q
new waist.
Hello" said the man admiringly.
Seems to me hsve seen that before.
Ism. It something like the piece of silk
you found?'
It is just like It," sighed the wom-
an. 1t Is the same piece l took 1t
to the lost and found department. but
IL couldn't stand 1t. went around
the next day and asked for it my
SELF"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19
Why Are Fruits coIoredf

The attractive and appetizing out
ward appearance Of most fruits il gen.
orally explained by supposing that Its
function IL to attract animals, which
eat the feshy portion and carry the
seed away from the parent plant, thus
aiding the distribution of the species.
The red cheeks of peach are so en-
ticing that this explanation probably
finds acceptance. But why that bril-
liant red color where the flesh meets
the kernel? The bird that pecks at
the flesh Of the fruit does not strike
this colored layer until the work is
practically accomplished.
Certain trees that furnish the 30
called dye woods deposit pigment by
the hundredweight within their stems.
The woad or indigo plant and several
others contain q substance known a.
''indican." which is normally color
less. but s>transformed by q fermenta.
ton and oxidation process into deep
blue indigo. This case is particularly
puzzling, since the color of the dye
stun is not even developed in the liv.
Ing plant.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19

4 AZ Ia f,mo,,s nsnnne> = Tr,msA
nhio which Z X SlIo,;11' So }.member.dy
v6h-aot~ ~ " VI 1o65f but 2 bnv.
SSouo: ma ~ ~ ~ 81 ,mnIt,.mil
1lonS1r< - ,o' rSou16 coil I'm ~.
a. ru6ttiy would hnvo served the m6St
g 5on Ia : dinner. 4 DONKEY AZ
Cprinthlan bronze held two baskets 81
oliver. wbite an oUa side hlsct IN the
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19
LONG Journey.


A railroad from Nome to Cape Horn
Is being considered. and sometimes
we may be able to take through
sleeper from one end OF the American
continent to the other. In that case
we would sample all kinds OF climate
from arctic to tropical and we would
encounter endless variety OF surface
and scenery. Popular Mechanics says.
that several routes for such rail-
road are being considered. but which
ever one may be chosen the lines al
ready built and covering over half the
distance would be utilized. The fact
that these exist makes the project
seem less like dream. but II we
smile over 1t we might remember that
men of affairs laughed at Cecil Rhodes
when he suggested railroad from the
Cape Of Good Hope to Cairo--the en-
tire length of Africa-but that road
is now being built--is more than half
done, indeed.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19
Leopard Traps.

The following is the usual method
Of making an Indian leopard trap: A
live goat or kid Is confined In the back
Of the trap. but protected on the in
side by strong bars. The heavy trap
door is kept raised q couple Of feet
on the ground by lever resting on q
crossbar above, while the lower end
Of the lever IL attached by q rope to Q
rod or stick stuck into log or plank
raised on the ground inside the trap,
Just In front Of the grating protecting
the decoy, the bleating of which at
tracts. the leopard. The latter In at
tempting to get at its prey treads on
the log or plank before mentioned.
which in its fall releases the lever
and let's the heavy door fall into po-
sition. The captured leopard is then
Gagged, shot or speared. Wide World
Magazine.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19
Perpetual Motion.

Alderman Curran OF New York city
worked his way through Yale college
During his course, he was kept very
busy by the various jobs he did to help
with his expenses. On graduation, he
went to New York. and was even
busier than he had been in New Haven
After some months Of life in New
York. q friend met him. and said:I
Henry, what are you doing?"
II have three jobs" replied Mr.. Cur
ran. Il am studying law. ! am . news
paper reporter. and I am selling life
insurance"
How do you manage to get II an
In 7" said the friend.
"Oh." replied Mr.. Curran. ~that's
easy enough. They're only eighthour
Jobs. Youths Companion.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19

Senator Sniffensnuff likes to get dou-
BILE value out of his cigar. After snip
ping on the pointed end he generally
inserts two-thirds of the weed into his
mouth and munches 1t until all but
the lighted end looks like salad.
One afternoon while SniffensnufI
was sitting In front Of his hotel q
small boy tugged at a corner of his
cost.
what Il It, SOM" asked the senator.
good-naturedly.
Pointing with small. brown finger.
the lad replied:
III you please. sir, your chew is 60
ing out."--Youngstown Telegram.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19

" MARTIN W. opLAMD.
Norway.

NORWAY.
One Of the regrettable things in Nor
way has been the large number Of
lepers, but this awful disease 10 being
rapidly eradicated. and It Is believed
that in few years will about as few
lepers in proportion to It's population
az any country. Duringpthe first half
OF the nineteenth century leprosy in
creased at an alarming rate. 30 that
In 1860 there were no less than 2.833
Gases. Then the government stepped
In and began enforcing the most rigid
rules to prevent the spread of the
disease. and as q consequence the
number of cases grew less and less
until now 1t is estimated that there
are only 283 cases. The following
statistics show the gradual decline
since 1866:
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19

Parson HoIlsr DIscoursss on Faith.
',Have faith, bruddren and sistahs!"
sonorously said good old Parson .Hol-
Ter, during recent sermon. Have
faith, but dom be foolish about Il! Dc
Lard win back 10 up plumb to de-
uzpit 4 ~ u6es JUDGMENT but he amt
nixlps mp A 20 podnership wid fools.
~ honest "a (cccnf ma 'dustrions,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19

tA9s ~ Hx0QJen (orUlxu once uee -
Qolveo pormloGSon fVm The 6rit1sA
Admiralty foe 9vo6Ieh traHsatlantie
liners q moke; TIE pasoago ~ wayTo
north q 6co<lanA I.
Through thts oonotjon the worst
TROUBLES tor Guo6ieh shipping are ~
moyeo. Germany having oflcially a.
clare1 That che has 10 intention o.
making paviGotiou IN these regions
tuqocuro
This permission On the part Of
by1eain. says the Swedish shipping
9o1ceta Supst b hailed with great
eoc>okaot1on. and brings the hope that
everything will again be working I'M
DER fairly normal conditions
Reference was made some weeks ago
to the invitation extended to DR.. Sven
Hedin, the famous Swedish explorer,
to visit the headQuarters OF the Ger
man general star and to view the war
in the north of France from behind
the German lines. This invitation was
commented on freely by the press Of
Sweden. and now when the Berlin
Lokal-Anzeiger publishes pen pic
ture of the kaiser by the distinguished
explorer, the event has attracted
widespread attention. In the course
OF his article Doctor Hedin says:
Il had the pleasure of meeting the
kaiser in former years and he has
not altered. Latterly have met him
frequently and / can only say that
and elasticity. His appearance has
not altered in the least and yet every
day he puts In twenty-four hours of
work.
Everything must be reported to
him and he takes part in everything.
i am often asked how the kaiser Is
able to bear this physical and mental
strain. think the correct answer
is that he is able to do so because
his conscience is clear. that he feels
himself innocent before God and man
of having caused this war and that
he knows he did everything In his
power to prevent It.
The Germanic cause cannot wish
for any better representative than
the kaiser. and 1t would almost APP
pear as though he was born for this
crisis. For just as he did all In his
power to keep the peace, he feels now
that he Is responsible for the devel-
opment Of German destiny, and with
this in view he devotes to the cause
all his feelings. thoughts and acts"
b 80
VIII there be war between Sweden
and Germany? One might almost sup
pose SO, judging by the angry tone OF
the oficials of both countries. Sweden
ly to Germany, as has been frequently
pointed out in these columns. but when
the German government declared that
wood Is contraband Of war and sub
the wrath Of Swcdens government
officials broke forth. One of Sweden's
principal sources of revenue Is the
expectation of wood, and this new
order from Germany simply means q
ish people. Defiant utterances were
made by Swedish officials. and II was
even proposed to send Swedish war
ships along with the Swedish steamers
laden with wood to defend them
against attacks from German war
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19
llIItsraey II United states.

In the year 1910 the number out Of
every 1000 Of the total population un-
able to read and write was log; OF the
native whites. 46: of foreign born
whites. 1873; Of negroes. 444. Russia is
not the most illiterate country. That
distinction belongs to Roumania, It
Seems. with its so3 illiterates to the
1000 population. Russia's score ID 725
illiterates to the 1000; Portugal's. 1872;
Austria's. 42s; SPANS. SCI; Italy's.
els.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19

Indemnity Is not always demanded.
but az rule the winning nation
makes the loser pay a>good round sum
by way OF evening up the score. You
may depend upon 1t that In the pres
emit European war the losing side will
be asked to pay STAGGERING fndem.
nifty to ''cover loss Of property" and to
help out on paying the war costs.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19

Hers.
II suppose that you and your wife
are two souls with but single
thought?"
That's about the situation. but
about half the time she will not tell
me what that thought H."
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19

do you believe in dreams?"
II did till met you."-Harvard
Lampoon.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19

Most women have . mania for the
kind Of garments that are more orna-
mental than useful.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19

xouR QwH DFyoGIsE VIII yEEyl yce
& =. I; sssf Hss y =. IS: 80 e
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19

Hitch your wagon to star"
Then some aviator will run you
down.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19

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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19

A motion was made in the city
council of Stockholm to enforce .
temporary prohibition Of the liquor
trafic.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19

The railway bridge which It Is pro
posed to build across the Ore river
will be the greatest stone bridge in
the world. The cost has been esti'
mated at about $225.000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-16

to make on the subject" he added. "I
am soldier of my country, and do
not care to express my opinion of the
traitors resignation"
A military band played martial airs
outside of Villas headquarters as the
news of Huertas resignation was
spread about.
The sudden turn of affairs at the
national capital led to speculation re-
garding what troops of the Constitu-
tonalist army would be the first to
enter Mexico City. The forces under
Generals Aguilar and Obregon are
nearest, but Villa officials last night
thought troops of all divisions would
be represented in a triumphal entry.
Villas army cannot be moved south
ward for several weeks
General Villa is expected to return
south and have his entire army NOV
ing toward Mexico City within eight
days. The Villa troops are spread
over southern Chihuahua. While at
Juarez General Villa will arrange for
supplies. 1t is known that his supply
of artillery ammunition is ample, but
he is short of rifle cartridges.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-16
Lind's Failure Due
to Those "Higher Up,"
Declares Wyoming Man
Special to The Teieernbh

Washington, July 16.-Republicans
of the House turned their attention
yesterday to John Lind, of Minnesota,
who was the Presidents personal rep
resentative in the Mexican trouble be-
fore the crisis that resulted in the oc-
cupation of Vera Cruz. Representa-
tive Mondell, of Wyoming, was joined
in his criticism of Mr.. Lind's services
by Representatives Gillett, of Massa-
chusetts, and Moore. of Pennsylvania
Failure" futile" and foolish" were
some of the terms used in conection
with Mr.. Lind's trip to Mexico.
Mr.. Mondell took the floor to OBJ
serve that in his opinion Mr.. Lind was
not responsible for conditions in Mex
leo. His Instructions, said the
Wyoming man, were of such charac-
ter that he was forced to be a repre-
sentative of the so-called Constitu-
tionalists and their aide rather than
a representative of this country. 1 do
not blame Mr.. Lind altogether for the
failure of his mission. Those higher
up are responsible
Representative Seldomridge, a Colo
RADIO Democrat defended the admin
istration. He started by saying that
every time proposed appropriation
for the State Department came before
the House. Mr.. Gillett always throws
a f1t." "He seems" said Mr.. Seldom
ridge, Ito be determined to be the
mouthpiece of those whose mission in
life it is to harrass and annoy and
interfere with the policy which has
been in successful operation in our
State Department under the present
administration.
And" continued Mr.. Seldomridge
as he looked at Mr.. Mondell, "the gem
tlemen from WVoO1inp Go poino III q
swan song of those who are disap-
pointed in the outcome of the present
Mexican controversy. 1 am sure in
many American homes to-day mothers
and fathers are rejoicing in the fact
that this administration has been able
through its policy to bring peace and
good order to that country"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-16

eral ENJOYS who started from Mexico
City for Celaya TO arrange with the
Constitutionalists for peaceful entry
into the capital. The committee con-
sisted of three former members of the
chamber of deputies. On what basis
they hoped to negotiate for the tran
sition of power was not indicated.
Many diplomats in Washington, how
ever, thought Francisco Carbajal, who
was sworn in as successor to Huerta,
might be disposed to accept the terms
of the plan of Guadalupe, which pro-
vlded for the naming of Carranza,
Consttutionalist chief. as provisional
president, pending elections through
out the republic.
Jubilant Over Prospects
While President Wilson and Secre-
tary Bryan were silent after the an
nouncement of Huerta's resignation,
they were jubilant over prospects for
early adjustment of the problem that
has veXed two administrations and
threatened to plunge the United States
into a foreign war. The Washington
government will not recognize the new
provisional president, put the under
standing here is that he will hold office
only until arrangements can be made
for Carranzas s occupation of Chapul-
tepec Castle.
Carbajal, it was believed, hoped only
for the declaration of general amnesty
for the forces that have opposed the
northern armies and certain property
guarantees. The Constitutionalists have
declared they would not enter into ne
gotiations with Huerta's successor, but
hope was confidently expressed that
some basis of parleys might be found
by which military conquest of the
capital could be averted. One plan
suggested for the peaceful transfer of
control without involving recognition
of the federal administration contem-
plated the resignation of Carbajal and
the assumption of authority by local
officials in Mexico City. They, in turn,
would surrender their restricted power
upon the arrival of the Constitution
alists.
The South American mediators who
brought about the cessation of hostili-
ties between the United States and the
Huerta government would continue
their efforts, 1t was believed, to clear
the way for conferences between the
two Mexican factions aimed at avoid
ing the possibility OF further blood
shed. Carranza. they thought, would
gain by entering into such confer
ences. because he might by that means
guarantee for himself Immediate rec
ognition of the Washington and the
South Americann governments.
However, should he refuse to par
ley, and insist upon hurting an army
AT the tottering Mexican capital, prob
ably recognition would be withheld
until elections took place throughout
the republic.
Huerta's ENJOYS who took part in
the Niagara proceedings still remained
in New York at the call of the Mexico
City government If Carbajal should de-
eide to attempt negotiations with the
Constitutionalists through another
channel than Celaya.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-16

Huerta administration were fleeing IN
panic from the capital.
The military officials here say they
would not be surprised If railway
traffic between Vera Cruz and the capi-
tai should be interrupted temporarily
in the confusion which probably will
follow the collapse of the Huerta
cause.
Not Safe to Remain
They point out that many federal
army officers will feel it is not safe
to remain at their posts to await the
coming of the Constituencies and
the result will be Decentralization of the
military now operating the railways.
Evidence is not lacking of this con-
dition at the gap, where 1t is known
the government had Issued orders to
repair the break in the line, but the
soldiers refused to permit reconstruc-
ton because they lacked orders from
the war department.
The American officers think it pos
sible the next day or two may see
many Mexican officers seeking safety
within the American lines. They be-
lieved 1t is even possible that virtually
the whole federal force near Vera
Cruz may offer to surrender to the
Americans rather than seek to join the
Constitutionalist cause at this late
hour.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-16
Foreigners Returning
to Interior of Mexico
BY associated Press

Vera Cruz. July 16.-With the resig-
nation of General Huerta from the
provisional presidency there is every
evidence among American and other
foreign refugees here of an immediate
movement to return to the capital and
points in the interior where abandoned
interests are awaiting attention.
Many Americans who came to Vera
Cruz during the general exodus and
refused to proceed further pending
some adjustment of the affairs of Mex
leo have expressed their intention of
returning and many are making actual
preparations to leave at once for their
former homes
That the removal of General Huerta
means permanent peace to Mexico is
doubted in many quarters, but IL is
generally believed there will be a sub
sidence of anti-American sentiment
and at least period of relief from
the menace of actual revolution.
There has been during the last few
days a noticeable growth in the num-
Der of English, German and better
class of MeXicans leaving over the gap
toward the interior. Many of these
are owners or managers of haciendas
and mining properties who are going
back hoping to be able to resume busi-
ness or to repair damage to property
occasioned by abandonment weeks ago.
One impeachment Removed
One great impediment to the busi-
ness activity of portions of the interior
more or less untouched by the ravages
of the revolution will be removed by
the probable resumption of oil ship
ments from the Tampico district and
the consequent establishment of
freight service which has been prac-
tically abandoned for months because
of the lack of fuel oil AS long ago as
March the railroads refused to haul
any but perishable or actually neces.
sary freight shipments, so that those
portions of the republic which other
wise might have continued their nor
NAL business activity have been forced
into a condition of stagnation
Since the American occupation very
little freight has arrived here and
most of that consigned to interior
points is still in the customs ware
houses