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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-08
Continuation of
August Sale
Bed Blankets
Manufacturers SecOnds.)

Fine, fluffy Wool Blankets, prac-
tically perfect, at an average saving
of a third to a half on regular prices.
The best manufacturers, ever
careful of their reputation, will not
permit a single pair of blankets to
leave their mill that are not up 20
the standard in every respect. The
slightest imperfection-a drop of
grease, a tiny cut, tear-be what it
NAV, the blanket affected is thrown
out, to be disposed of as second"
Owing to recent Improvements IN
mill machinery the imperfections
are very slight and less noticeable
than ever, and the wearing qualities
of the goods are in nowise affected.
Sizes for single beds, three-quar-
ter beds. double beds, twin beds,
cribs; white, red and gray.
1914, $2.75 to S5.25 a pair.
ia, $2.75 to $500 pair.
1874, S5.25 TO 5000 pair.
Crib, $500 and 81 so a pair.
Regularly $500 to $I2.oo.
Second floor, Eleventh ST.
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Evansville and Vicinity.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
EVANSVILLE, Md, August S, 10,

Special Core spondence of The Evening Star.
EVANSVILLE, Nd, August S, 1904.
Mr.. Livingston Browning, whose death
was recently noted in The Star, was one OF
twelve sons, his father being the late Pere-
CRIME Browning, whose winter home was on
Missouri avenue, Washington, d. c. The
home place here, Melrose, consisted of $40
acres and the father gave each of his sons
and grandchildren who would build and
live there a tract of land, the whole being
called Browningsville. Livingston Brown
ing was about fifty-seven years of age and
the brother of the late Frank Browning,
whose home was at kensington, Md, and
Arthur Browning, who died recently, both
prominent lawyers in Washington. The
funeral took place Saturday afternoon and
the interment was in the family burying
ground.
Mr.. Robert A. Kantz has taken posses
sion Of Merose, where for fifteen years the
Misses Levin conducted young ladies'
seminary.
Mr. Branaugh and family and Miss Ellis
of Philadelphia are the guests of Mrs. j..
L. Latimer on Johnson avenue.
Mr. Martin Steele, who was injured by
fall from wagon is improving rapidly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-08
ORPHANS GIVEN AN OUTING.
River View Excursion Provided cy
KNIGHTS of Columbus.

The orphans of Washington are today en-
Toying an outing at River View. This treat
was given the little ones by the local
Knights of Columbus, who will provide
similar excursions annually. Through the
liberality of the business men of this city
the orphans were furnished with sub
stantial repast, with many goodies on
the side. The knights also provided TOT
the amusement all day Of their wee charges
by means Of the attractions at the resort
which were placed at the disposal of the
organization by Capt. Randall.
The excursionists included. in addition TO
the orphans several members of the Catho-
lie clergy, the sisters connected with the
various institutions in the District and the
Christian Brothers.
The excursion is In charge OF committee
comprising Mr.. George w. Cook, chairman,
who is also chairman of the general falr
committee Of the knights of Columbus;
DR.. W. E. Pairo, vice chairman; Mr.. II. T.
Brooks, financial secretary; Mr.. II. A. Heg-
arty, recording secretary. and Mr.. Thomas
K Gallaher, treasurer. The joint commit
tee, made up from the various councils in
this city, is constituted as follows:
Washington Council-Dr. H. ]. Crosson
H. E. Brooks, George r. Repetti. James II.
Johnson, jr., and DR.. A. D. Wilkinson.
Keane Council-W. H Callahan DR.. w.
E. Pairo, George w. Cook, A. ]. Schwartz
and Robert E. Doyle.
Carroll Council-T. B. Nolan, H. A. Heg-
arty, George T. Kolb John H. Pellen and
J. v. Coughlan.
Spalding Council-Thomas X. Gallaher.
George F. McAvoy, E. F. Genoe, William
p. Normoyle and Thomas ]. Trodden, ST.
Potomac Councillor. W. B. DAILY. George
A. Young, George w. Barry, Charles E.
Welsh and William B. Reilly.
Seven athletic events constituted pro-
gram of special attractions, consisting Of
a cross-country run, 1OO-yard dash, boys
5O-yard dash, relay race, sack race, three
legged race and a fat mems race. have been
provided that are open to all of the anna
tours of the city. No entrance fee Is re-
quired, and handsome prizes are offered for
the winners and seconds in the various
events. Prof. Maurice Joyce of the Car
roll Institute will act as referee. In addi-
ton there will be base ball game between
the teams representing ST. Paufs and st.
Anthony's in the Marquette League. be-
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Anacostia and Vicinity.

rLM F,notti of No. 224 Jackson
-. An.costia left today for a trip to
poston by sea. He was accompanied ny
sa,oh+er Miss Ethel Finotti, and his
,,ece Miss Rosina Sullivan. Mr. Finotl
formerly resided in Boston ana mas many
friends there. The party Will also WISH
New York, Albany, Philadelphia and At
lantic City.
An excursion to Chesapeake Beach was
held today under the auspices OF the sun
dow school of the Anacostia Methodist
Eniscopal Church. There was general
attendance of members Of the church
Robert Gray was arrested near Good
Hone Saturday by Mounted Officer A. w.
Green of the Anacostia precinct for the
authorities of Prince Georges county.
Md, who made issuance OF Warrant
charging him with assault and battery on
one Love Williams near "Pumpkintown,"
that county, several evenings ago. Both
men are colored Sheriff T. B. Middleton
visited Anacostia Saturday evening and
removed the prisoner TO Prlnce george
county for trial.
Desk Sergt. L. B. Ray of the Anacostia
station left today on eight days absence,
which he will spend visiting various
places.
DR.. Thos. d. Mudd of Harrison street,
Anacostia, accompanied by his wife and
family, has gone to his old home near
Bryantown, Charles county Nd, for
brief vacation.
Bernard Buscher has reached his home
in Good Hope after the expiration of his
term Of enlistment In the United States
navy. He served on the Alabama, which
he left at q foreign port.
Car No. HOS of the Anacostia street car
line collided with a grocery wagon be-
longing to ]. T. d. Pyles on Monroe
street. Anacostia. Saturday afternoon,
knocking the horse down and damaging
the vehicle.
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How Sea Birds Drink.
the Portland Oregonian.

From the Portland Oregonian.
..When was a cabin boy" said an elder.
" sailor, II often used to wonder, SEEM
birds thousands of miles out to sea, what
they done for fresh water when they got
thirsty One day squall answered that
question for me. 1t was a hot and glitter
I'M day in the tropics, and in the clear sky
overhead a black rain cloud appeared oil
of a sudden. Then out of the empty space.
every direction. They got under the rain
cloud and they waited there for about ten
minutes. circlin' round and round, and when
the rain began to fall, they drank their fill.
In the tropics, where the great sea birds
sail thousands of miles away from shore.
they get their drinkin' water In that way.
They smell out a storm a long way on;
they travel a hundred miles. maybe. TO get
under 1t. and they swaller enough ram
crops to keep them goin."
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terry, near Clarksburg, Rev. Benjamin A.
Bryan conducting the funeral services. Miss
Lewis died at Mount Wilson, near Balu-
more.
Mrs. John w. Watts of Washington, the
wife of Mr.. John Watts, was stricken with
paralysis early this morning at the home
of Mrs. Mary Kuster and is in a critical con-
diton. Her husband and her children have
been notified and arrived today. Mrs. Watts
has been visiting here the past week and
did not complain of any Illness whatever
until stricken.
The Slidell base ball team defeated For
ney'S Branch team yesterday IN well
played and exciting game by the score OF
8 to I. a large crowd was present. Bat
terry for Slidell, Smith and Emmitt; for
Forneys Branch. Watkins and SOuder.
The Point of Rocks base ball team, anna
teur players under w. Q. Stauffer as man
ager yesterday played the Doubs team be-
fore a large number of spectators. The
score was 6 to ) in favor of Doubs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-08
Boyd's and Vicinity.
special Correspondence OF rbe Erening Star

Special Correspondence Of The Evening star
BOYD'S, Nd, August Z, 1904.
A dance was given in Boyd Hall last even
Ing by number of young gentlemen OF TINS
until 1870 o'clock Messrs. George B. Nc
Aztec, ]. Walter Norris and Jacob E.
Nichols composed the committee Of ar
rangements.
The remains of Viola Lewis, the young
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas J. Lewis
Of Baltimore, were broueht here yesterday
evening and today Inferred in Shiloh ceme-
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Woodward
AND
LOthrOp,
New York-Washington--Paris.
During the heated term store will
close at 5 o'clock; Saturday at 1.
August Sale
Rugs.

We offer for clearance large lot
of Domestic Rugs, being the small
lots remainingof several lines which
we do not wish to carry this fall.
Also a number of patterns in sew
eral lines that we are going to dis
continue.
These are perfect goods, in desir-
able patterns and colorings, offered
at about a third less than regular
prices.
exlaf Bigclow Wilton Rugs-very rich effects.
$500 each. Were $4,000.
$500 each. Were $2S. 50.
9x12-r Smyrna Rugs-very effective patterns
$3.50 each. Were $500.
0al2-ft. Brussels Rugs-hright rich colorings.
$3.50 each. Were $3.50.
shxioIs-ft. Wilton Rucs-dcsirable patterns
$1,000 each. Were S3S.OO.
9N12f. Body Brussels Rugs-rich and effective
designs.
$22.5o each. Were $3.50.
7x9-ft BRUSSELS Rngs-pretty patterns
$3.50 each. Were $500.
Si.x1oI3-ft. Rigeow Administer Rugs.
$2I.5O each. Were $4,000.
6x9-ft Smyrna Rugs-pretty floral effects.
$1,000 each. Were $I2.5O.
3x12ft. Imperial Smyrna Rugs-excelent quality.
$500 each. Were $1,000.
3xl5ft. Imperial Smyrna Rugs-choice colorings.
$1,000 each. Were $500.
22x12-f. Imperial Smyrna Rugs-rch designs.
$3.50 each. Were $1,000.
We also offer in connection with
the above all odd rolls and large
remnants of China and Japanese
Mattings at
Is Off Regular Prices.
All remnants of less than Is yards
Exactly Half Price.
Fourth floor, G st.
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Must Answer Charge Of Bigan,y.

A dispatch from Chicago last night says:
Returning from Elmira, N. Y, to see his
wife, George Wheadon, a travelling sales
man for a Minneapolis yeast company. has
been placed under arrest on a charge of
bigamy. The complaint was made by the
woman whom Wheadon travelled nearly
1000 miles to see. According to the police.
Wheadon several years ago married a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-08
Continuation of
August Sale.
Lace Curtains

Our August Sale of Lace Cur
tains continues. All one, two and
three-pair lots are marked at 3 to
"a off regular prices.
This is a sale that watchful and
thrifty housekeepers look forward
to with interest, because of the
money-saving opportunities it af-
fords. The styles are all this sea
sons latest and best designs, and IN
clude Renaissance, Brussels Net,
Irish Point, Real Arabian, Imitation
Arabian, Swiss Muslin, etc.
Renaissance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-08

woman in Minneapolis, but leaving her last
fall without a divorce he soon afterward
married the Chicago woman. Wheadon
claims that his first wife, who was married
when he met her, never secured divorce,
and that, therefore, her marriage TO HIM
self was illegal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-08

The first Lutheran denomination was or
ganized at Elkins w. Va. yesterday The
pastor is Rev. Charles w. Weiser. The
church is named Holy Trinity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-08

You can choose from hundreds of beau
tiful Waists in many patterns-Waists OF
finest Madras, Lawns, India Linons, &c;
waists that have sold as high as s..
Going tomorrow In the great clearance
at sc.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-05
AM7H THE WOQI DIS
- BEST WRTTERSA
ExTRAvAeANT LIVING.

We have it on the authority Of the
Board of Trade that extravagant liv-
ing is a marked feature of many of
the bankruptcy cases with which ll
leads. The number of failures record
ed last year was higher than it had
been since 1894, and in some OF the
larger cases excessive household ex-
penditure obviously contributed to the
bankrupt's ruin. 1t seems to be
common thing for a business man to
live handsomely whether he is max
ing a profit or loss. The inspector
general in bankruptcy mentions one
case in which a debtor spent $4,000
a year while he was losing $1,000
year in his business. Another man
for fourteen years spent Ell, 400
year when he was only making 500
net profit. These cases are typical, it
is believed, of many small bankrupt
cies, as we'll as of the larger failures.
They may be sometimes explained by
negligent bookkeeping, but they are,
in the main, suggestive of the craving
for luxury which is one of the worst
features of our time. The standard of
living among the rich has been raised
to an excessive degree, and those who
would like to be thought rich try to
follow the lead set by the big flnan-
ciers and mining magnates who are
to our day what the Indian nabobs
were to the England of George III.
People who live beyond their means
are tempted to speculate, and the
bankruptcy records show the newt
able result. A course of plain living
and high thinking would be good for
the morals of society, and good for
legitimate trade-London Chronicle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-05
ELECTRICITY ON THE FARM.

Farmers throughout the country, eS
peclally those living near rivers and
streams, will be delighted with the in
formation that, in their nearness to
such streams there is now found the
opportunity of making farm life more
pleasant and comfortable. In fact, all
the comforts and conveniences that
are at the hand Of the dweller in the
city are now at the hand of the far
mer. Recent reports from the De
partment of Agriculture call attention
to the fact that every small stream
is natural dynamo for the generation
OF the subtle fluid. By means of small
mill dams thrown across the stream
and the erection of little electrical
plants, that are very low in cost. it
is now possible for the farmer to have
his barns, stables and houses lighted
as brilliantly at night as the white
light district" in any city. More ilan
this, the current can easily be applied
to certain classes of vegetables that
need to be rushed for marketing, thus
increasing the income of the farmer.
The great wave of invention with
which our country is blessed helps
with its beneficent tides all classes of
people, none of whom are more de-
serving of blessing than the one from
whom all our support comes. A new
era is dawning for the farmer, a
brighter day is coming, the eventual
ton of which whill be a stronger and
better manhood in America. With
farms made attractive, by the advent
of good literature, good light with
which to read, and good methods for
cultivation of the land, the people of
America will revert more and more
to the country, thus keeping the foun-
tain head of our national life strong
and polluted.-Pittsburg Press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-05
THE LIFE OF A BOOK.

Interviewed by the Book Monthly,
Mr. A. NJ. S. Methuen admits that
IAN enormous amount of rubbish is
published" but holds that because it
has no likelihood of living it does
little harm. There are few people, he
tells us, who realize how short the
life of an average book is and how
far shorter it is getting. Fifteen
years ago you could count on its ex-
istence for two or three years. Now
three books out of four are almost
dead as mutton in three months. You
may sell a few copies afterward, but
the sale that remunerates the author
and publisher is over before you
know where you are" Taken alto
gether, Mr. Methuen considers pub
fishing "'the most difficult business in
the world adding that with compe-
tition it is getting more difficult
The publisher need not look for
wealth; but among his compensations
is the interest of his calling-the lit
erary interest which is grateful and
agreeable under all circumstances.
London Outlook.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-05
ASToR AN UNHAPPY MAN.

William w. Aston, has returned to
this country-for a visit. He has come
over to take a look at that part of
New York which he owns. That is no
small part of the metropolis. He is
said to hold the fee of fifty square
blocks of New York property, and
more rent is said to be paid to him
than any other individual real estate
owner in the city. Yet Mr. Astor does
not seem to be happy man. He left
this country because he could not be
happy here. New York insisted that
he should pay more taxes than he
thought he ought to, and the news
papers here did not treat him with
that respect which he considered due
to his station and his money So he
went to England and renounced his
allegiance to the constitution of the
United States and became subject
there But even there he has not been
strictly happy, if all reports are true.
OF course, he could chum it with a lot
of high and mighty persons, but he
has been greatly disappointed because
he has not Deen made a peer of the
realm. He is still plain Mr., not even
a Sir, much less a lord.-Buffalo Ey
press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-05

crete. His body and face were badly
blackened and the man was evidently
killed at once by conclusion.
All around No. 3 mortar lay the
bodies of the stunned and gasping
members of its crew. Their blouses
and other clothing were all on fire.
Under command of the officers of the
company at practice order was quickly
restored and discipline at once re-
sumed. Buckets were brought and wa
ter thrown upon the burning uniforms,
and, as rapidly as possible, the litter
bearers removed the injured.
One glance at the breech of the NOR
tar told the story. The entire breech
mechanism was gone. Crank, con-
sole and breech block were missing
After careful search it was found that
the breech block, a solid cylinder of
steel, grooved to fit the threads of the
breech cavity, had been thrown back
by some unexplainable premature ex-
plosion, and struck the muzzle of NOR
tar No. 2 some yards in the rear, chip
ping out big piece of steel from the
rim; thence had rebounded almost at
right angles, to be hurled across the
space of the pit, striking the concrete
wall on the same face that Kelley
struck, and thence, detected back
again, in slightly downward course,
from its diminished energy, it tore a
big hole out of the racer" as the
mortar platform is termed. and finally
dropped almost exactly beneath the
muzzle of the mortar to which it be-
longed.
The projectiie. weighing nearly 500
pounds, was found remaining in the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-05
LACK OF FAMILY LIFE.

Men who separate themselves from
their families pay a very high price
for success. Some Of the very great
est failures in life in America in re-
cent years have been failures of men
whose lives and careers are blazoned
abroad as those of great, successful
men. Their sons are noted for their
worthlessness, degenerate sons OF
worthy sires. These young men are
untitled to make a living for them
selves, and they are untitled to spend
the money which their fathers piled
up with infinite pains and labors- In
these cases it is extremely doubtful
if the worthless sons are to be blam-
ed; the fathers, the great, successful
men, are primarily at fault because,
though they made money and a name,
they did not give any time or pains
or thought at all to the most import
ant work in the world, which is the
rearing of honorable and useful men.
philadelphia Ledger.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-05
REvIvINe AN ANCIENT GOSPEL

Rev. Charles Wagner. the author of
A book entitled 1.-The Simple Life, is
now visiting this country for the pur-
pose of giving our people further light
on his theories in the lectures which
he proposes to deliver. The new COS
pel-that of the simple Gfe-is in
truth very old. The Roman satirists
pleaded for the simple life and dashed
the luxury of the day. AS far back as
we can go in history we find the same
doctrine eloquently preached. And it
could hardly have been otherwise. For
the very moment that man became
conscious that he possessed a soul,
or a spiritual nature, he realized that
his true life was not dependent on the
multitude of his possessions rather
that it was cramped and fettered by
them.-lndianapolis News
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-05
Six Doctors Failed.

South Bend, Ind, Oct. "a Especially
After suffering from Kidney Disease
for three years; after taking treat
ment from six different doctors with
out getting relief, Mr.. j. o. Laudeman
of this place found not only relief but
a speedy and complete cure in Dodds
Kidney Pills. Speaking of his cure
Mr.. Laudeman says:
Yes, 1 suffered from Kidney
Trouble for three years and tried six
doctors to no good. Then | took just
two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills and
they not only cured my kidneys. but
gave me better health IN general. or
course / recommended Dodd's Kidney
Pills to others and l know a number
now who are using them with good re-
suits"
MI Laudeman's case is not an ex-
ception. Thousands give similar ex-
periences. For there never yet was a
case of Kidney Trouble from Backache
to Bright's Disease that Dodd's Kid
ney Pills could not cure. They are
the only remedy that ever cured
Bright's disease.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-05
MORE TROUBLE IN THE EAST.

If China ever does win her indie
pendence she will be quite able to
take care of Manchuria herself and
to maintain her supremacy over Thib-
ct or any other territory which she is
supposed to control. In the meantime
we are likely to see much friction be-
tween Russia and Great Britain over
this Thibet business, with the
chances just now favoring the Brit
ish. The Manchurian problem may
be found serious before the world
gets through with it. In shot, there
is at the present time, as there has
been for many years, great deal
that is threatening in the situation
in the east. Everything that the pow
ers have done and are doing is bring
ing nearer the change which must
one day come.-Indianapolis News.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-05
WAR IN WINTER TIME.

Many great battles have been fought
in the snow, Eylau and Hohenlinden
being familiar examples. Austerlitz
was fought in intensely cold weather
and the Russian losses were increased
by Napoleon turning the fire of his
artillery on the frozen lakes over
which the Russians sought to retreat.
In our civil war Fort Donelson was
captured in February, Fredericksburg
was fought in December, Stone River,
Dec. 81, 1862, Jan. 2, 1868, and Thomas
defeated and ruined Hoods army at
Nashville on the 18th and 18th of De-
cember, 1864. Hence it will be seen
that history does not warrant us in
believing that the war in the east will
pass into an unofficial truce when the
snow begins to drift.-Boston Trans
Cript
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-05
Henors worthiIy Worn.

Few women have fitted into new
social sphere more easily than Mrs.
Samuel Newhouse. wife of one of Col
orado's richest men. This charming
woman married Mr.. Newhouse when
he was poor, and she had to do her
own cooking and washing. Now she
travels in state, with two maids to
take care of her wardrobe, but neither
she nor her husband makes the slight
est effort to conceal their early strug-
gles- Mrs. Newhouse is said to own
one of the finest strings of pearls in
the world.-Chicago Chronicle.