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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
THE UP-To-DATE soNGsTER
Birds Taught to Marble Bars From
Popular Melodies.

From the New York Tribune.
The craze for change seems at last about
to affect the very birds of the air No
longer is a restless public satisfied with
the sweet strains that nature provides as
the voice of the feathered songster The
up-todate bird must be able to MARBLE
bars from such melodies as "Hiawatha,"
''Bedelia" or other musical inanities that
attain passing popularity. A bird educat-
ed thus can be sold for ten times as much
one that merely trills it's own song. so
that dealers are striving to make their
befeathered stock accomplished in singing
according to the new idea of what a bird
should be able to do. 1t is a slow process,
but 1t pays.
One of the first men in the business to
see the advantages of giving his birds a
musical education lives in Philadelphia.
AT his training eSta blishment the educa-
ton of feathered songster may be
watched from beginning to completion.
Bulf1nches are chosen for the pupils
With an ordinary fife or flute the teacher
sits down beside the cages in which the
birds are housed and plays the first bars
of the tune that 1t is desired the birds
should learn. 1t is usual for girl to be
employed for this work, as she possesses
more patience than a man. and the work
is better suited to her temperament 1t
may be hours before the bird will take the
least notice of the player The girls must
keep on playing until the little songster' 8
attention Is attracted. Over and over the
few bars Of music are repeated with monot-
onous regularity. Sometimes 1t Is neces-
sary to play the same strain for days be-
fore the birds will show the slightest in
terest In the efforts to make them up-to-
date warblers. Sooner OF later, however,
they will awaken to the fact that some
song foreign to their ears is being played
near by. At first gentle cooking of the
head In the direction of the sound will be-
tray the awakening. Thus encouraged the
teacher plays with added energy
The patience required for such work NAV
be imagined when 1t is known that even
after seeming to take interest in the flute
players attempt to educate them the birds
will frequently lapse into dull indifference
and give no further sign for long time
There comes a moment at last when the
bird seems really to shake Off it's apathy
and hop nearer to the sound of the flute. as
though prompted by quickened curiosity
Soon after that 1t will remain still, its
senses seemingly concentrated on the song.
Then 1t will begin to sing 1t is time for
the teacher to rest then, and closely watch
the birds attempt to initiate the notes that
| have become familiar by such patient rep
etition. The chances are that the bird
will at first sound two or three notes cor
rectly and then stop. quite at loss for
the rest. The teacher prompts the little
songster by playing the bar through The
bird tries once more, and this time per-
haps MARBLES the bar correctly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
THE YALU RIVER.
Has Possibilities for Commerce, but
Difficult to Navigate.
From the London Chronicle.

FROM the LONDON chronicle
The Yalu river, picturesque stream.
some 800 miles in length, is the dividing
line between Korea and Manchuria on
the northwest frontier. 1t Is navigable by
native craft as far Shnkuihuo, but
steamers are unable to proceed beyond
Antung, the port to which the Russians
are now devoting considerable attention.
Some miles below Antung. but situated
in the same bank and lying close within
the estuary of the river, is the port of
Tatungkao, where, when the weather per-
mits, cargoes for Antung are sometimes
discharged. Tatungkao. however, is diff
CUT to approach, and a general rule
steamers unload and receive their cargoes
at Antung, a port of great promise in the
near future.
The estuary of the Yalu river il broad
but the anchorage of Tatungkao is ex-
posed to the northeast winds which at
times blow with great force. The stream
has a rapid current, and. owing to the
presence of innumerable shoals and sand
banks, presents serious obstacles to sue
cessful navigation. Islands, both small
and large, appear in its course. and high
hills. covered with bush and timber, break
away from the banks
From early December until the end of
February the stream Is frozen. Until lately
the region of the Yalu was almost an
unknown land but with the advent of the
Russians many changes in the character
of the district have taken place On The
Korean shore lumber camps have been
formed. while at Tatungkao and Antune
prosperous native settlements have sprung
into existence. The river teens with native
craft, which ply between the mouth and
the higher reaches, while logs of timber
chained the one to the other float leisurely
down the stream.
vlna vic Of nv ~ hn viz ;e
perhaps. not very prepossessng. LONG
vista of mud flats extends mile upon mile
along the river bank. but a silent and rapid
transformation has been effected within the
last few months, the great possibilities OF
the Yalu valley for commercial development
attracting alike foreign and native capital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
WOmen's Muslin
Endorsements at SOC.

Representing the fullest value pos
sible to offer at the price. They are
we'll made and neatly trimmed, and
the materials alone would cost you
as much as asked for the completed
garment. Included are Gowns,
Corset Covers, Drawers and Long
and Short Skirts.
Cambria Gowns. good quality, low neck, short
sleeves, neck and sleeves finished with hem r<,c
stitched tucks and rufie. Each. ........... oOS'
Fine Nainsook and Cambria Corset Covers, round
ness full hack ana aed 'front.' win oc
Nainsook and Cambria Drawers, good quail roc
ity trimmed with tucks or torchon lace. Pr. OOS'
Cambria Long Skirts, trimmed with deep lawn
a 0@ ssn nnishsa mi.h aee Soc
Cambria Short Skirts. trimmed with wide ruffe
lace insertion and edging, or with hem cof>
stitched ruff1e Each w.
Third floor Eleventh st.
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Cultivation Of Roses.
From the Worlds Work.

from the W ORD 5 WOrk.
In the growing of cut flowers the great
est advances have been made with roses,
carnations and violets. There are now an
nually sold In this country $6,000,000 to ST.
100000 worth of cut roses. This repre-
sents something like 1O0.0o0.000 or lbs. Co.,
900 flowers. The growing of roses as an
industry has developed especially in the
vicinity of our largest cities. such as New
York, Chicago and Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04

At soc. each.
Guimpes OF fine white lawn, with
trimmings OF tucks, embroidery and
hemstitching; sizes 4 to IA.
Third aoor. G ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Saturdays
Pure Food List.

Bakers Cocoa, can. observation-disclosures. 1ec,
Bakers and Huyler's Chocolate cake Ice.
Royal Baking Powder, lb can .......... 40c,
Rumford Baking Powder, h. can .......... 25c.
tine, pckg. Observation-Disclosures. 1Oc.
Duryea's Cornstarch, pckg. Sc.
Challenge Brand" Condensed MIX, can Toe.
California Asparagus can 15e.
Clam Chowder Bib can zoe.
Shriver's "Bue Ridge Corn, can. ....,.... Toe.
Curtice's BLUE Label Catsup pint bot -. Die.
Jersey Sweet Potatoes cau.,......,...... 10c.
Bungaoe Tea of Ceylon. ID. pckg. 35c.
Beardsley's Shredded Goldfish pckg. ........ &c.
ssNanticoke' Tomatoes cans for. ......... 25c.
Filberts b. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10c.
Soft Shell Almonds Observation-Disclosures, 15c,
Oliene SOAP dozen cakes ..............,.. 4sc.
Iufx's Circus SOAP dozen cakes .......... 45cs.
Morgan's sapolio. cake. ................... Tel
Fifth floor, Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Special Value inn
Mems Hosiery.

About 30 dozen pairs being the ends Of several
lines Of large importer. All fancy effects, In COLI
ored jacquard patterns vertical stripes figured el
fects and clock work designs Excellent qualities
and particularly desirable for wear with Oxfordsi
all sizes.
Special price, soc. a pair.
Regular price, 75c.
Main floor, + st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
We Also Offer Two Special Values in
Girls New Percale and Bingham Dresses:

Percale Dresses, made In the reg
ulation style, in very large assort-
ment of neat light and dark effects.
Sizes for girls 4 to IL years old. A
very much better value than will be
obtained later.
Special price, $I.5o each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Special Value i'm
Bows Hosiery.

80 dozen pairs Boys 'Iron-clad" Hose with dou~r
BILE heels and toes, in fine and broad ribs. The
best hose the market for boys, and every psS
is warranted not to wear In holes; sizes to 1Is
Special price, 25c. pair.
Main floor + st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Two Unusually Good Values i'm
Girls New White Lawn Guimpes:

At 75c. each.
Guimpes of white lawn, very fine
and sheer, tastefully trimmed with
tucks, embroidery and hemstitching !;
sizes 4 to II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
ChiDdren's
Correct Shoes.

Wearing quality and comfort are
the essential features of our Shoes
for children, for child's shoe should
feel easy and fit well, in addition to
being durable.
The following items are made Of
the best materials and on correct
models for growing feet-and are
worthy of special consideration:
Misses and Children's Kidskin and Box Calfskin
Lace and Button Shoes patent tip and tip ST az
of same; sizes SI2 to 101a Pair. ......... %i'oo
Sizes !, 70 p.,, $I.5o
Misses and Children's Box Calfskin Lace
Shoes, extension sole: sizes 81 to 1O12. c. NJ
FAR ........................ T~
Sizes /, to 2 Pair. ST. 50
Misses and Chldren's Kidskin Button Shoes;
patent tip, plump sole-a neat dress shoe; CT Rr
sizes 81 to 10l2. Pair. Observation-Disclosures. pA.OO
s,... :, % DAT. $500
Misses, Children's and Infants Tan Russia Calf
Lace Lace and Button Shoes; sizes 8 to 8. $I.5o
falr -
Sizes 81 to lO13. Pair ................ paw
s,,.s :, 20 Pal, S.. so
Chdren's Spring heel Shoes patent calfskin
vamp, cloth and mat kid tops, plain toe ST *
very stylish sizes s1a to 1Ok. Pair. pi'/o
Infants ''Kant-Sip Button and Lace Shoes of
black and brown kdskin sizes to 8. Ct ~
Pair ..............-. -...-.-....'.'
Special:
Children's Dongola Lace Shoes. full round toe,
patent tip and spring heel; sizes TO 8, b to ID
lasts.
Special price, $I.oo a pair.
Regular price, $I.5o.
Third floor, Tenth St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Special Value in
Women's Hosiery.

rs dozen pairs Women's Fast Black Hose, in
pretty lace effects; double heels and toes. The
proper weight for early spring wear. All sizes.
Special price, 2oc. pair.
Regular price, 35c.
Main floor + st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
SDecia1:
Inf antS'
Clothing.

"A complete department WITH noun
ing but baby clothes. Dainty French
creations combined with the best
American ideas, and from whatever
point of view you start out, you will
likely find the embodiment of your
idea in this stock.
The new spring and summer stock
is shown in its entirety. Varieties
are broad and pleasing. Prices are
reasonable-the good qualities and
new styles considered, of course.
A few items in Coats, Bonnets,
Caps and Long Slips for Saturday ::
Infants Cream Bedford Cord Short Coats, with
style. trimmed with fancy braid. Each. q2.75
turnover collar, trimmed with fancy silk 81 70
braid Each. ff'Oo
Chdren's Cloth Refers, sailor collar, O. ~
trimmed with braid Each. ............- Yoo0
Infants Null Caps, close-ftting., trimmed with
face with narrow lace. Each. ............ ~
Infants Null Caps, close-ftting, trimmed with
fine tucks, finished around face with lace. rO,
Infants Null Caps close-itting, trimmed with
q re tucks, finished around face with lace. zEc
Infants Large Null Bonnets finished CT 10
around face with laceedged rud1e. Each. pA'oO
Infants Cambria Long Slips. gathered at occ
The neck, rufie on neck and sleeves Ea... -
Infants Cambria Long Slips three box plaits,
hemstitched ruffe on neck and sleeves roc.
Infants Nainsook Long Slips three box plaits
and featherstitching. neck and sleeves fin rOf>
ished with lace Each. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Oo>'
Infants Nainsook Long Slips, trimmed with
tucks and featherstitching to form yoke; zrc
neck and sleeves finished with lace. Each. ~
Third floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04

The democratic primary to nominate can
didates for all state and county and con-
gressionai offices In Alabama has beeu
called for April II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Correct
COrSetS.

SOa SGuSs
The following items of Domestic
Corsets are few of the many makes
that characterize this stock-and
they can be depended upon to give
perfect satisfaction:
r. G. Corsets, long, medium and short 9l 90
dip hip elSses at aass straight mont $3.50
W. B. corsets, straight front. dip hip. :. $I.5o
C. B. Corsets, straight 'front.' dip hip. p<.OO
front d din c SIs French e0ut straight $500
Girdls Corsets. wide tape, straight front, d, 90
dip hip, elastics attached. ............... pE.OO
j. B. Corsets. batiste, straight front, dip ca ~
hip, elastics attaC he'd. .................. WV
ea SSh ISh straight front. ap m
Third floor. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04

Chambray Bingham Dresses, low
neck, with white lawn bertha edged
with gingham to match body OF
dress; sleeves finished In same way
sizes a to IL.
Special price, $I.5o each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
ommendation he was committed to st.
Eli2abeth's.
Two Cases Recalled.

Yesterdays shooting was not the first
tragedy of recent years enacted by a man
who had been released from the asylum
because he was considered harmless. Two
similar cases that are still fresh in the
minds of the public are those Of w. H.
Matchett, who killed Joseph Cato, and
Louis Mortified, who killed his wife and
then ended his own life. In the former
case the paroled patient thought he had a
grievance against the barber because OF
family trouble. He went to GattOs bar
Der shop, on Pennsylvania avenue, one
night during the g. A. r. encampment in
1902 and shot him. Pennsylvania avenue
was crowded with visitors at the time.
Matchett was arrested and returned to the
asylum.
Mortified was sent away from the asylum
to care for him. She was employed in a
lunch room, and her earnings were used in
the care of her husband. Early in the
morning of November / he shot and killed
her in their room in a house on New Jer-
sey avenue near the Capitol, and ended his
own life with the weapon before the police
could reach him.
1t developed last night that O'Brien, OF
Duffy, was in the hands of the local police
about two years ago. He entered the first
precinct station one Sunday morning about
10 o'clock and said he wanted to see law
yer. Sergt. Williams, who had served at
Fort Myer with the caller, recognized him,
and the latter recognized the sergeant.
the sergeant that he was insane, and when
he learned from the asylum that he was a
patient there the police returned him to
that institution
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Condition of the Wounded Men.

A report received at the War Department
early today from the army general hos
pital stated that Robert Manning, the War
Department messenger, who yesterday was
shot by Robert ]. O'Brien, the insane SOL
der, passed a comfortable night, and that
the indicati tons were that the wound is not
as dangerous as at first supposed, and that
he has good chance for recovery.
The other victim Arthur Wicker, who
was shot through the left arm. the Lall
penetrating the shoulder blade, after a
visit to the Emergency Hospital this morn
ing called at the War Department. The
fact that he was not killed outright he re-
CARDS a miracle, for. he said, that after
he was shot OBrien snapped the trigger
twice with the pistol pointed at his head.
You shot me once" Wicker says ne
told OBrien. land why shoot me again?"
The appeal was not needed, however, and
the desperate man was foiled in his design
to kill only through the failure CT the
cartridge to explode.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
$500 Hats,

in black and brown. Up-to date
shapes for young men and standard
blocks for men of settled tastes.
For those who are in the habit Of
paying $500 for a hat, we have
still larger assortment to choose
from, including the famous Stetson
Featherweight Derbys.
Also showing an unusually com-
plete line of Soft Hats, in black and
the new spring shades.
$500 and up.
Silk Hats in the latest spring
blocks.
$3.50 and $500 each.
Also Caps in all shapes-for
yachting, golhng, automobiling, etc.
soc. to $500 each.
Main floor, st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Boys New Furnishings
(Shown i'm Connection With Boys Clothing).

w> VERY and upodate requirement for the boy will be
\n found reasonable pcesmakng this extreme
~ y convenient and economical shopping place.
copied from the styles that which delights the boy
Shirts all the and desirable effects We
making this speciality OF the Cadet Shand there
Best materials perfect and excel
lent finish attached separate cuffs all Sizes Price $Ioo EACH
Also showing other brands OF Shirts white and variety of
excellent patterns 5oc- SIPS and $I5o EACH
of the famous K E.. Blouses and Shirt
Waists large the and wanted patterns The
wash we'll and they fit There
something * E. goods that them
other make. All sizes SOC. 75c and $oo EACH
New Neckwea variety paens-syes and eff
fects suit all tastes. and SOC. each
Paanas for spring and plain white and colored
excellent to choose FROM $Ioo $2oo
suit.
New the boyis styles, including the popular Buster
Collar for little fellows also styles suitable for large boys and
small I2lc. each
Caps youths boys girls and children including
Caps Rob and Sailor Hats number OF effects SOC
to $500 each.
Special attention is called to line of Young Mems
Fine Felt Telescope and Fedora Hats,
blocks and the most fashionable coors; for boys
from IS years of age.
Special Price, S1.5O Each.
floor Tenth ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
UNABLE TO INDoRSE
STATE OF FUNDS FoRBIDs EXTEN-
SION OF TWO STREETS.
Regarded by Commissioners as Import
ant, but Should Await Adjustment
Of District Finances.

Because of the existing arrangements re
garding the District finances, the Commits
sioners in a report forwarded to Congress
today state that they are unable to recon-
mend favorable action on what they con-
slider as one of the most important street
extension bills which has come before them
for consideration. This report Is mace on
the bill providing for the extension Oh .
and T streets in lexington, the cost OF I'M
proving the former street being estimated
at $45 900 and the cost involved In the ex-
tension of the latter street being estimated
at s25 600 The reports of the Commission
ers on separate bills for the extension of
s and streets, respectively. have been
published in full heretofore in The Star.
With regard to S street the District au-
thorities state that the subdivision through
which the street would pass was laid out
many years ago with the streets narrow
and not connecting at either end with any
projected system of street extension. The
consequence is that lexington and the
country to the north lying to the east Of
I'd street is deprived of adequate facilities
for reaching the city lying to the SOUTH
west. This has become more especially SO,
the Commissioners state. since the adoption
of the plans for the elimination of grade
crossings, which cut off access from Eek
ington to the south except along r street.
The Commissioners state that the opening
OF L street, WHICH is nuCH more liHpoTtdHl
will relieve the situation somewhat, but
will not relieve the section between r and
T streets. Attempts were made to extend
street about ten or twelve years ago, it
is stated, but the courts held the proceed
ings invalid. The District authorities de-
clare that the necessity for opening T street
is greater at the present time than it has
ever been heretofore on account of the fact
that several existing streets now used by
the public as thoroughfares between the
east and west will be closed by the railroad
changes in the northeast section. Under
these changes T street will be the only
thoroughfare between r street and Rhode
Island avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
T Street Most Important.

'The extension of T street, the District
authorities state, lis especially important
to the people living In the northeast sec
ton as a thoroughfare from east to west.
The Commissioners are in favor Of the ex-
tension, but cannot recommend it until
some better arrangements regarding D.s-
trict finances are made. If the bill is pass
ed, however, it should be amended as here
tofore suggested.
I'm the opinion of the Commissioners the
property owners of lexington are entitled
to special consideration, on account of the
railroad work in that vicinity. author zed by
Congress. If the finances of the District
permitted. they would recommend the ex-
tension of at least one of these streets. 8 or
7. street is by far the most important
and should be first considered
The Commissioners believe that If Con-
gress intends to extend S and T streets it
should be done by a separate bill for each
street, as street is so much more i'm
portant than the former
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
| Mems New
| Spring Hats.

Our line of Mems Spring Hats IS
complete
A stock carefully selected by eN-
perlenced men-men who UNDER
stand and can cater to mems tastes.
Whether your ideas are advanced
or conservative, we can suit you
both as to shape and color. In either
case we will give you a hat with a
notwithstanding little moro
distinctive than the common run.
Special attention is directed to our
line of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04

Girls Black Peau de Sole Silk Coats,

made large silk collar and appqued Renaissance lace
silk top COLLAR very rich and stylish coat; sizes
Special Price, $500 Each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Girls New Clothing.

Girls New Clothing.
TOMORROW we will make some very attractive
4 offerings i'm New Spring Garments for girls
W. and misses, and we call special attention to
the several items that follow:
Also exceptional Misses New Medium-weigh Spring
Suits tweed good patterns
extended shoulder Elton trimmed with de sole and
braid lined; plain flare Skirt sizes Io and Is
Special Value. $3.50 Each.
The New Spring Refers,
arriving richly beautiful The cloths mostly plain but all
fects
Special attention is asked to
Our New Regulation Sailor Refer,
very fine weaesting cevio blue and red with hand
embroidered cevrons and stripes Sizes for
yearod girls
Special Value at $3.50 Each.
Also New Regulation Sailor Suits,
Made SERGE all the regulation embems,
gored flare skirt; sizes 10, IL and 20.
Special Value. $3.50 Each.
Also a Special Value i'm
Girls Black Peau de Sole Silk Coats,
made large silk appqued Renaissance
COLLAR very rich and stylish coat; sizes
Special Price, $500 Each.
We Also Offer Two Special Values i'm
Girls New Percale and Bingham Dresses:
made In the reg Chambray Bingham Dresses
uation STYLE large assort with white bertha
men OF neat hgn ana Ozark with bingham match body
girls to years old A re sleeve. sn;std II -
very much value than will be 80. " - ~ way
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Toy Department.

Toys now in demand include the
following: