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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1902-06-07

The Greig Minstrel Comeany
enjoyed a splendid dinner at the
Evangelioe hotel, last Sunday in
honor Of their first anniversary.
Thissis a local company and is
composed of our best amateurs, in
the musical as well as the 'histrio-
mic lines. The only fault we md
with this organization is At 4aJ
do dit appear before 'thS u6
ofts&esough.
Clothing! If you want the style,
[and high grade goods for Men,
Youths and Boys, you cah only
gs THAT at the leading and popu-'
lar store Of K. Schwartz & Co.
We had the visit this week of
Mr.. Harris A. Chauvin, formerly
of Abbevi1le. Mr.. -Chauvin CONF
here with the intention of locating
permanently; he is the special
agent of the Mutual Life Insu-
rance Company Of New York, and
will devote his time to the life in
surance business. The Messenger
trust that Mr.. Chauvin will make
a success of his business here, and
his location amongst us will be
agreeable and profitable.
Filthy Temples In India.
Sacred COWS often defile Indian
temples, but worse yet is body
that's polluted by constipation.
Don't permit it. Cleanse your
system with Or. Kings New Life
Pills and avoid untold misery.
They give lively livers, active bow
els, good digesIion, fine appetite.
Only 25c at T. j. Liable drugstore.
We learn that work will soon
be resumed at the Anse-la- Butte
oil field by two companies who
will push the operation to finish.
Our people have faith in the oil
possibilities of st. Martin parish.
and will only be satisfied when
the oil will he gushing, or be pro-
ven by practical boring that
no oils to he found. The Atcha-
falaya. Company is now going
down with their we'll, and great
results age expected from this Sec
ton.
REX and HANAN" the two
leaders in footwear, every pair is
guaranteed at K. Schwartz & Co.
Wkhave heard it rumored this
week that Messrs. Staily and Sat
terfield will soon form a Company
to drill for oil on their land just
out of town. where they struck so
much gas in their irrigation we'll.
When boring is in operation in
Fall these sections of the parish,
where the indications of oil are SC
sGbng, our people will watch the
progress of these operations with
a great deal of interest, and fire.
iguent visits by the citizens will be
mads1o the fields to SEQ the pro-
gress the drillers.
Virulent Cancer Cured.
Starting proof of a wonderful
advd Zee in medicine is given by
druggist G. W. Roberts of Eliza.
beth, w. Va. An old man there
had been suffered with what good
doctoo pronounced incurable can.
Ger. They believed his case hope
less till he used Electric Bitterl
md Rplied Bucklen's Armies
Salve, which treatment complete
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
FINE ESTABLISHMENT
Maurice Joyce Engraving Company
Has Modern Photo Engraving Plant.

No publication of any character can
reach the highest pinnacle of success unless
its columns present, not alone description,
but a picture, of the subject under constd-
Grafton. This is evidenced constantly by
the daily and the Sunday papers, the
weekly and monthly magazines, the trade
papers and the scientific publications or
every character. Into the broad field of ad-
vertising the photo-engraved illustration
has forced it's way, and the magazines
show in the pages devoted TO commercial
announcements the skill of that disciple OF
a new art-the photo-engraver
There are now upward of 300 establish
ments producing photographed plates in
this country. Thousands of men are en-
ployed at the new trade, and all are well
paid. Washington has not been backward
in the march of the new industry, and To-
Gated in the annex of The Evening Star
building is the Maurice Joyce Engraving
Company, one of the leaders in the indus
try, concern whose product is sent into
nearly every state south of the District of
Columbia. The company occupies the en-
tire upper floor of the building, where, with
5000 feet of floor space, magnificently
lighted from a roof that is almost a single
eXpanse of glass, and equipment equal
to that of any establishment in the coun-
try, there is daily produced a multitude of
mechanically made illustrations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
DoRIC STRUCTURE, CONNECTICUT AVENUE.

muricate with any telephone subscriber in
the city and long-distance telephone.
The st. James operates its own electric
plant, located in the basement, insuring
the guests plenty of light night and day.
This enterprising hosiery also boasts its
own laundry, equipped with the latest i'm
proved machinery. 1t is thus prepared to
meet any demand made for clean linen.
The employees of the st. James are q
satisfied lot of workers. The reason for
this is that the management looks after
their comfort. AS a result the employees
of the hotel are courteous and render ex-
cellent service.
The st. James has never met disaster for
lack of guests, but has twice passed through
a flood. without, however, losing patronage
or injuring it's business.
Its years of usefulness. situated In
commanding position the avenue, has
made it one of the landmarks Of the city.
warranted by the excellence OF it's accom-
modations and the pubic-spirited character
of its proprietor.
Mr.. Woodbury. was born in New Hamp-
shire and came to Washington in 1868 For
over thirty years he has been actively en-
gagged in business in this city. q partner
in its progress and development.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16

purchasing the interest of Mr.. Webb, con-
Quoted the business at 1909 Pennsylvania
avenue until May 1891, when he moved into
the premises now occupied by the Dulin &
Martin Company. There he conducted a
successful business until he died, November
IA. 1897
Shortly after the death of Mr.. Beveridge
the business was purchased by the pres
ent firm, Duin & Martin Company. Mr..
T. c. Dulin and Mr.. William H Martin
managed the successful business of Mr.. NJ.
w. Beverage for about twelve years pre-
vious to his death.
That the gentlemen comprising the firm
are alive to the interests of those who love
the beautiful and best products in the arts
of pottery, porcelain, glass and kindred
wares is evidenced in unmist taxable man
ner by the rich success which has crowned
their efforts. The business has rapidly in
creased in volume since it came into their
hands. In July, 1900 the business had grown
to such proportions that the firm was COM
PEELED to erect an addition, 2Sx40 feet to
their already large and commodious estab-
lishment. The company is now contem-
plating another addition of 40x100 feet to
accommodate their still rapidly increasing
trade. There is no gainsaying such evil
dences as these of commercial thrift and q
strict adherence to the best rules of bust
ness.
The second floor Is devoted to decorated
china, bric-a- brac, lamps, bronze dinner and
toilet sets. The stock carried makes shop
ping very easy. There is the old Wedgewood
ware in many cOlors. dinner sets in hun
dred different designs to take your choice
of and over seventy-ffve patterns of open
stock which can be bought in sets or single
pieces; toilet sets Of every description. beau
tiful, massive or dainty in the old Canton,
the Chinese medallion, and numerous rich
gold patterns; fish sets game sets meat sets,
ice cream sets, salad bowls, chop dishes
in fact, anything and everything your heart
may desire in the way of beautiful and ar
tistic glassware or crockery. You don't
have TO go beyond here if you want some
thing that will be a life's delight to wife,
mother or sweetheart
This main store room, extending through
from F to G street. has a total length of
$50 feet The rear or G. street store room
Is devoted to house and hotel furnishings,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
THE SHOREHAM HOTEL
EX-VICE PRESIDENT MoRToN'S
FAMOUS HosrELRY.
A Complete Remodeling in Progress
Building to Be Ready for Occu-
pancy About Christmas.

Some years ago It was considered the
proper thing for travellers who stopped OF
in Washington to joke about the limited
number OF hotels In the national capital.
and. to cast slurs the ability of those ex-
listing to meet the requirements OF persons
of refined tastes.
There was much OF truth in what was
said. for it cannot be denied that the capi-
tai city was ultra conservative, and its ho-
tells were for some years conducted economi-
cally and on a small scale of niagnifcence.
Years ago Washington was at the mercy
of Congress. and every Improvement made
had to be secured after hard fighting. The
wealthy people, the leisure class, did not
find in Washington a desirable place to So
journ for the winter.
AS the city became more and more the
pride of the nation Congress. spurred by
the demands of the people, made appropria-
lions calling for Improvements on large
scale What was once a mere meeting
place for Congress grew into the most beau
tiful city Of the world.
Wealthy people came here. saw and were
conquered by the mild winters and the
ever-changing panorama OF life presented
within the shadow of the dome.
Before the apotheosis of Washington no.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16

and the stock displayed there is as COM
plete as any in the United States. A
courteous clerk described the magnitude
and completeness of the stock by this re-
mark:
I'VE have everything needed in a home
or hotel from toothpick to a perfect
kitchen or dining room outfit"
The first floor Il" section is devoted to
office purposes and to a display of fancy
goods, including silk chiffon and paper
candle shades and other articles of yuIetide
German stems in all sizes and colors, jardi-
rieres, pitchers fancy and pitchers plain
and other holiday goods.
The bronze bust of the late lamented
President Mckinley. life size, seems to
gaze benignly over this pasture field of
wealth and color.
The third and fourth floors of this com
plete establishment are employed as reserve
stock rooms and are filled to their capaci-
ties.
Mr. William H. Martin, president of the
company, was born in Alexandria, Va, and
came to Washington in 1856. He engaged
in various lines of business here until 1864,
when he entered the employ of Webb &
Beveridge. on 18th street. Mr.. Martin is
business man of probity and enterprise and
his success has been well earned.
Mr.. Thaddeus G. Dulin. the company's
treasurer, Is native Of Loudoun county,
Va. He was raised on a farm. continuing
came to Washington. Owing to Ill health
he made several changes in business to en-
able him to be out of doors. After regain
Ing his health he entered the house of Webb
& Beveridge. and by his integrity and abil-
ity has steadily won his way to the fore
front of Washingtons successful business
men.
Mr. Martin and Mr. DuIin were managers
for Mr. M w. Beveridge up to the time of
his DEATH when they succeeded to the busi-
ness which had been conducted by him, Mr..
Dulin being a half-brother of Mr. Bever-
idge. Mr.. Martin went with the firm of
Webb & Beverage in 1864. Mr.. Dulin en-
tered the employ Of the firm about ten years
later.
The story Of this successful business
house and commercial landmark of Wash
lngton would not-ke complete without favor
able mention Of It's old and trusted en-
ploye, George Mercer, venerable colored
man. who Is now with the Dulin & Martin
Company. He entered the service of the
firm of Webb & Beverage about the same
time with Mr.. Beverage, In 1861, and has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16

was formed in 1894, the Maurice Joyce Engrav-
ing Company taking over the old business.
Since that time its career has been con-
stanty to the fore, until today it's name is
synonymous with the best that pertains to
professor wing.
Said Mr.. II. c. c. Stiles, manager of the
company: THE process of bringing 10 COM
pIeton the simplest Illustration Is attended
with manifold detail. So perfect has be-
come the system Of production that the
work has been divided into many branches.
SO tnat the picture as it appears in print
mas been helped along to completion by
many different hands. Specialists have
been developed, and each operator is re-
sponsibe for but a portion of the work
The higher branch of the process. known
as nalf-tone engraving, consists in the re-
production by purely mechanical methods
OF photographs and brush drawings The
process takes its name from the fact that
1t Is possible thereby to produce upon paper
from an etched plate picture showing all
the graduation of shade or tone of the orIgi-
nal copy. The method, while compare
lively simple, is naturally attended with
the greatest care by those who work upon
1t. as the slightest variation ar any stage
OF the process from the established require
ments is followed by failure.
I'VE have endeavored to equip our plant
with the best machinery and apparatus
possible to buy, and employing none but
skilled workmen We are enabled to produce
work that is not eXceled anywhere"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16

Schropshire, England. At the age of fifteen
he was bound out as an apprentice to learn
the trade of carpenter and joiner. He was
placed under the instruction of George and
Frank Penn at Pembury. Kent, England.
After serving his apprenticeship he engaged
in the building trade in Tumbridge Wells.
Kent, Brighton and Eastbourne, Sussex,
England.
He was early in life attracted by the OPP
portunities presented to young men in this
country, and in 1885 he emigrated to Flor
ida. where he engaged in orange growing.
After spending some time at this he dis
covered that there were greater opportuni-
ties in the building business. He went to
Gainesville, Fla, where he conducted bust
ness as a builder for two years.
II 1887 he decided to come to this city,
where the educational opportunities for his
children were greater. For the first two
years after coming here he was the fore
man for Jerome Sanner, who will be re-
membered as an old builder. He then went
into business for himself employing one boy
to assist him. This season he has at times
employed seventy-five men.
Mr. Walker has built name for himself
In building circles as a result of conscien-
tious work, attention TO details, fair treat
ment to his men and thorough reliability.
Among the numerous buildings in this city
which he has from time to time constructed
may be mentioned the following; Washing
ton Home for Incurables, residence of
Henry Cabot Lodge, several buildings for
the w. w. COrcoran estate ard the resi-
dence of w. R. Young 10th street. He has
just completed the large doric structure
on Connecticut avenue to be occupied by
Stumph & Lyford.
Many of the handsomest residences of the
city were erected by him during the past
few years.
Mr.. Walker is a member of the Master
Builders and Business Mems Association OF
this city.
During Mr.. Walkers career in Washing
ton as builder he has always attracted at
tention by his excellent work, and he is In
great demand by those who desire build
ing constructed in the very best manner by
one upon whom they can rely with every
assurance of being pleased by the result
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
MODERN AND POPULAR
THIRTY YEARS SUCCESS OF ST.
JAMES HOTEL.
This Noted Hostelry is Home-Like in
Both It's Cuisine and
Equipment.

For thirty years the St James Hotel has
preserved its popularity Situated right at
the Pennsylvania railroad station, and with
IN a short distance or the Baltimore and
Ohio station. it's location is a desirable one
to large class of visitors 10 this city.
on November /, 1872, the St. James was
opened under the management Of Mr.. Levi
Woodbury., who has remained in control
ever since. At that time the St James
contained sixty-ive rooms. Since then, I'M
der increasing pressure of business, enlarge
ments have been made, until today $50
rooms are required to meet the demand for
accommodation. Since the hotel started in
1872 several buildings have been added to
the original structure. giving sufficient
space for the many departments of the
hostelry.
When Mr.. Woodbury. began business at
the St James he expressed the belief that
the European plan was the proper one to
adhere 10 in the conduct Of the enterprise.
He believed at that time that better salts
faction would be secured by both guest and
hotel by this method. After thirty years
OF practical experience Mr.. Woodbury. has
reason to feel that his judgment was good
In adopting the strictly European plan, for
the St. James is in high state OF pros
perity.
Mr.. II. T. Wheeler. the genial and ener-
getic manager of the st. James. has had
much to do with the success of the hotel
during his twenty-eight years OF service,
fourteen of which he has been manager.
directing the enterprise with the comfort
OF the patrons always in view
Tho ST. James management uses every
means at its disposal to make the hotel as
homeike as possible. The many ladies who
patronize this hosiery express approval Of
the security they feel within its walls.
Every precaution Is taken to reduce the
danger from fire to a minimum. and in
svsry way the safety OF the guests is con-
gulted.
The ST. James is equipped throughout
with modern improvements OF all kinds. One
Of :he many convenlences for its guests
consists OF complete telephone system.
connecting every room In the hotel with
tho Office Guests In the hotel can, from
their own rooms, either call up the hotel
Office. or by calling up ''St. James central"
make connections whereby they can COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
USED BY ROYALTY.
Madame Payn's Preparations Favorite
With the Queen.

win tuS queen.
Madame Payn's fame as manicure and
a chiropodist is worldwide having been
established for twenty years and having as
her patrons the best people throughout the
world.
Five years ago she found it necessary to
establish an office in New York.
Madame Payn devotes the first two weeks
of the month in New York, and from the
hfteenth to the first in Washington, at her
office, 103 18th street northwest
Madame Payn's assistants have been with
hef Ior years ana are competent operators.
Inc demand Tor her goods was so great
that she found it necessary to open an Of
flee at 10 George street Hanover square
London England
She has endeavored to keep a high-class
s ana wen conducted esta biishment, and it is
for this reason that she has made a sue
cess where others have failed
Among her clientele are the best-known
people throughout the world
hv me Mo- IoiioP p preparations are prepared
Cream, Cosmetique Carmaline. Al-Line Nail
bleach, brilliant Nail Powder, Improved
Beveled Edge Emery Finishers. Orange
ointment and Deodorant Powder
She uses manicure and chiropodist instru-
ments of her own design
1t is well-known fact that pirnples,
piackheads ana most of the so-caled skin
blemlshes are caused by an obstruction of
the pores OF the skin. the secretions being
allowed to accumulate. the mouths OF the
pores become clogged, irritation ensues and
blackhead or pimple is the result
This can be avoided by restoring the skin
to it's natural condition
Nine. Payn's Spanish Cream is the spe-
cl1c FOR this condition and is Endorsed by
leading women all over the world
Nine. Payns preparations are absolutely
pure and contain nothing of an injurious
nature Used according to her directions
a cure Will result. That she has been a
factor In the Identification of fair woman
goes without saying.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
AN EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY.
Procuring Patents is VIM. G. Hender-
sons Business.

The procurement OF patents calls forth
the best efforts Of experienced patent attor-
neys, and as Washington is the birthplace
\ OF all patents there are naturally, many
attorneys required to devote their time and
thought to the interests of the many pat
eEtees. Among the most notable and best
known of Washingtons patent attorneys
is Mr.. william q. henderson, whose conn
modious offices, al sol + street northwest
are located conveniently to the patent office.
Mr.. henderson is native of Washington,
having been born here in 1852. He received
his education in the private schools Of the
city and was appointed TO clerical posi-
tlon in the United States patent Office In
1863, and while employed there pursued a
course Of law at the Columbian Law School,
graduating from this institution in Juns,
1874.
He was admitted to practice before the
Supreme Court of the District of Column.
bia, and thereupon resigned his position al
the patent office, at which time he was an
examiner. He at once entered upon the
practice of his profession, making a spe-
ctalty of patent and trademark law, and
is still engaged in that speciality. His inti-
mate knowledge of patent records, which
he acquired while in office, has been of in
calculable value in the pursuit OF his pro-
fession.
In May, 1880 he was admitted to practice
before the Supreme Court OF the United
States.
Mr.. Henderson gives special attention to
infringements interferences and In making
applications for patents and to patent lit.
cation. He has also been successful in re-
viving rejected cases and carrying them to
a satisfactory termination.
He is a member of the New Jerusalem
Lodge, No 0, F.. A. A. NJ. which he served
worshipful master in 1880 He is also a
member Of Columbia r. A. Chapter. No Il
Washington Commandery, No. 1, X T, and
past grand master Of Masons of the Dis
trict of Columbia. He is a member OF the
board of directors of the Washington Board
of Trade and chairman of it's committee on
a hn hOg4a of
being the first president Of the North Capt.
tol and lexington Citizens Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
FIFTY YEARS IN LINE TRADE.
The Prosperous Grove Lime and Coal
Company.

company.
The Grove Lime and Coal Company is one
of our progressive and up-to-date institu-
tons 1t probably carries the most complete
stock in the District Of lime. plaster, hair,
cement, slate, fue Innings and sewer pipe
1t also does quite an extensive wood and
coal business.
1t was Incorporated under the laws Of the
District of Columbia IN 1896 by M. j. Grove
William J. and B. L. Grove. Mr.. B. L.
Grove Is In charge of the business, and
under his management 1t has within the
brief period of its existence grown amazing
ly. The main office and yard is at the cor
ner OF North Capitol and E streets north
east, with branch of1Ice at Delaware ave.
nue. and d streets northeast The company
handles its own output of lime and stone
having valuable properties in Maryland and
Virginia.
The promptness and reliability shown by
this company, together with the high-class
character Of the goods handled, has brought
it to the front. Its business is largely with
contractors and builders. Quite branch
OF the business, however. is in government
contracts. 1t Is furnishing the stone and
cement for the speedway in Potomac Park
now under construction by the government
Mr.. M. j. Grove Is president and treas
urer. and. together with his sons, has been
in the lime business since 1852 and conse-
quently can look back on Il half century Of
usefulness.
The firm furnished the lime and cement
for the new government printing office, the
New Willard Hotel, the Carnegie Library
the United States government experimental
station at Cleveland Park and many other
structures. Its success in securing govern
ment contracts has been marked and is
noted as the best possible evidence that It's
materials are of the first quality, its meth
DDS satisfactory and its prices low enough
to meet free competition