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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
CHANGES IN DISTRICT JAIL.
W. Grayson Urner Appointed Deputy
to Succeed Benton Russ, Deceased.

w. Grayson Urner, for several years
past clerk of the District jail, has been
appointed deputy warden of that institu-
ton. to succeed the late Benton Russ. The
appointment has been confirmed by
Chief Justice Clabaugh of the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia
Warden Harris has recommended that his
son. James F. Harris, one of the Jail
guards, be appointed clerk, to succeed Mr..
Crner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Permit for Temporary Tracks.

The District Commissioners have decided
to issue permit to the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company to lay a temporary one
track siding on d street between 18th and
18th streets southwest. The siding will be
Of sufficient length to hold twenty-three
cars. and 1t will be built for the purpose of
facilitating the delivery of stone and other
materials that may be needed in the con-
structlon of the new municipal building on
the old power house site
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Propagating Work Completed.

The United States fish commission steam
er Fish Hawk, which has been employed in
shad propagating in the Delaware river,
has completed her work there and has
sailed for Woods Hole, Mass, where her
annual summer work will be continued un-
til the fall About the list Of October the
Fish Hawk will go to the Gulf of Mexico
to investigate the oyster bars along the
coast of Texas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Ladies' Domestic Union Formed.

George A. Cursor Matte D. Gates and
Agnes d. Crusor filed a certificate in the
office of the recorder of deeds today incor-
pCrating the Ladies' Domestic Union. The
object of this union is Ito organize and in
struct its members in the art of domestic
science and to direct and elevate domestic
labor to the end that it may be more prof
liable to both the employer and employe:
to discourage idleness and encourage In
dustry by furnishing its members with en-
ployment and urging them to accept the
same"
The capital stock is $3.50 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
The Weems Steamboat Co.

Owing to the increase OF business the Poto-
mac river. the Weems Steamboat Co. have decided
20 place on the route between Washington and Bal
timore an additional steamer. Beginning July
the steamers Will make five trips weekly between
Washington and Baltimore. The passenger accom-
modations Of the steL mers unsurpassed by any
steamers the Chesapeake bay tributaries
They electrically lighted and the cuisine is per-
feet. The steamers will leave Washington every
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday and Satur-
day at pm, arriving IN baltimore early Monday,
Tue sday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings.
This is the most delightful trip out OF Washington.
giving the passengers the benefit OF salt air ON The
Chesapeake bay and Potomac river.
FARE $500. STATE ROOMS. s1.5o. MEALS soc.
State rooms and further Information apply to
Stephenson & Bro,
AGENTS,
Office. 143i Pa ave. 9TH st. Wharf,
Telephone Main ss9. Telephone Main T45
te29-tf3u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Worlds Fair Rates,

Via Chesapeake & Ohio Route.
Coach excursion tickets each Thursday in
July, $500; 15-day tickets s21 so; 60-day
tickets, $500; season tickets, s31 .20-two
latter optional one way via Chicago, with
ten-day stopover there without extra charge
on deposit of ticket. Ten-day stopover at
Cincinnati on all but coach excursion tick
cts. Grandest scenery east of the Rockies.
Particulars, c. & o. ticket offices.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Allegretto Clubs Sixth Meeting.

The Alegretto Club held its sixth regular
meeting Wednesday evening last. The en-
tire membership was in attendance, and
new officers were elected as follows: Presi-
dent, Jos. F. Brashears; vice president
Miss ]. Walker; secretary, William T.
Spence; treasurer, Miss V. Graeves
The club is composed of an even number
of young ladies and gentlemen, and prom
ises to be one of the most active social or
CARNATIONS of the city. 1t is the intention
to continue its meetings every two weeks
throughout the summer season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Forfeitures of Collateral.

Nixon Brewer forfeited $40 in the Police
Court today on a charge of violating the
smoke law at his place of business, 209 18th
street southwest, recently.
Dennis Hinton. $40 Pennsylvania avenue,
charged with disorderly conduct, gave up
s. rather than stand trial.
A charge of working a horse with a sore
back was filed against William H. Harris,
but he failed to appear for trial. and his
collateral of IS was declared to be for
feited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Worlds Fair Rates
Baltimore and Ohio Railro


Fifteen-day tickets, $23; sixty-day tickets,
$2S; season tickets. $3.50. Good going and
returning direct route, or going direct, re-
turning via Chicago or vice versa. Ten
days stopover. within limit, at Cincinnati
and Chicago. if desired. without charge.
Three solid vestibuled trains daily, leave
Washington 1905 am. 400 pm. and 12:l5
night.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Pleads Guilty to Charge Of Theft.

Bernard Whalen pleaded guilty in the Po-
lice Court today to a charge of theft, and
was sentenced by Judge Kimball to pay a
fine of $40 or spend thirty days in jail.
Whalen was accused of stealing eleven
pairs of socks. five pairs of stockings, two
mirrors and one pen from Woolworth's 5
and 1O-cent store Detective Trumbo who
arrested Whalen, recovered the property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09

At the last session of the board of lady
regents at Mt. Vernon considerable work
on the roadways about the old mansion
was ordered and is now being done Mr.
Martin Mcnamara Of this city, the builder
of the new speedway along the basin and
on the Potomac Park, has the contract for
the work and Is putting in new cobblestone
cutters all over the grounds. The road
ways at Mt. Vernon are to be put In the
best Of order between now and the bad
weather OF the winter months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09

James Ball. sixty years old. employed as
railroad transfer agent at 10Th and ii
streets northwest. suffered attack of
vertigo yesterday afternoon while at his
place of employment He was taken to the
Emergency Hospital for treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
MYSTIC Shrine at Atlantic CITY.

Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania Railroad.
For the Imperial Council, Ancient Arabic
Order of Mystic Shrine, at Atlantic City,
the Pennsylvania r. r. will sell on July IL
and u round-trip tickets limited to July 23
at $3.50 via the famous Delaware River
Bridge Route, through from Washington to
Atlantic City without change, or $6.2J via
Market ST. Wharf special train of stand
ard coaches and parlor cars will leave
Washington at / 10 pm. July II. Through
ithOut change.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09

Harry Hooper coored. thirty years old
fell through trestle at the Long bridge
this morning and was injured about his
body. He was taken to providence HOS
pital for treatment. Hooper Is employed
by the contractors constructing the fltra-
ton plant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Spencerian Summer Night Glasses.

To meet an urgent demand of emergency
cases instruction Will be given In penman-
ship, English branches. bookkeeping. short
hand and typewriting for six weeks In the
cool. airy. beautiful halls of Spencerian
College.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
$6.25 Atlantic City and Return,

b. & 0. r. R.,
account Imperial Council, Ancient Arabic
Order of the Mystic Shrine. Tickets good
going July IL and II, valid returning until
sd. Almas Temple caravan use this line,
leaving Washington 11:15 am. Tuesday,
July l2-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Adherence to Anatomical Principles

Assures every wearer of our correctly adj
justed appliances perfect support and COM
fort; fitting by experts only. Trusses,
Orthopedic Apparatuses. Elastic Hosiery.
Obesity Belts. etc: also Cutlery. Clutches,
Rubber Goods, Surgical Instruments. etc.
tendant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09

Lightning struck the house of Mrs. L. G..
Shepherd, 3i}2 Richmond street. Fair View
Heights, last night about $50 o'clock. A
local alarm of fire was sent in and No. 3
chemical company responded. The police
report that do damage was done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Low Rates to Knoxville, Tenn.

Southern railway will sell round-trip
tickets July II. u, 1S, %. good for return
limit fifteen days from date of sale at rate
of one fare plus % cents. Tickets may be
extended to September 80. 19Q4.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Promoted to Be Foremen,

Charles Turner, ]. w. King and Eugene
Lynch, subforemen on county roads at s.
a day have been promoted to be foaemen,
with compensation at $3.50 day, to take
effect August 1 next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09

Paul Hines, the ex-base ball player. was
struck by ard slightly injured while
crossing the street at the intersection of
9TH and G streets northwest last night. He
refused to go to a hospital and was as
sisted home by friends. He lives at S27 4th
street northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Seasonable Advice.

Your diet Is an important factor now. Eat
wholesome, easily digested food. such as
Jno. G. Meinbergs Bread to keep cool and
well. At grocers'. Bakery, 716 18th Sc. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Observe. if You Please.

That we can obtain the best possible re-
suits in disposing of your household effects.
No publicity on your part. Come In and
see US. Wilson & Mayors. Auctioneers,
1927 and 1929 G st. NV. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
South Washington Branch Office.

The Star has opened a branch office at
Sulivan's new pharmacy, corner 18th and u
streets southwest, where advertisements are
received at regular rates and sent direct to
The Star office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
The Great Bear Pure spring Water,
4 gallons for zoe Office: 704 18th.
A Pure and Healthy Light Beer.

If you'd enjoy a most delightful and re-
freshing beverage. drink w. b. Co.'S light
beer It's pure. rich. creamy. Westminster
Brewery Co, 4th and + ne. Phone r. "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09

Nothing uuenches thirst and refreshes the
system like ''Old Glory Beer. Its a good
thing to have on hand in summer. For case
phone w. 436 Abner-Drury Brewing Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Purisima Whiskey Health Promoter.

VIM. Cannons Purisima is worthy OF
every praise It's a sturdy tonic, pure, full
ly aged. smooth, mellow. Order some now
122J-27 eth. Phone n. J2S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
STEAMBOATS,.
Peoples Line.

L.
New C. W. MORSE, sailing on odd dates In july
and ADIRONDACK.
ALTERNATING DAILY AND SUNDAY.
Cuisine md service special features Steamers
sail from Pier 50, \. r., foot Of Canal St, New
York. at pm. Direct connection at Albany with
express trains north Della and Hudson Co.
Il. X. East via Boston 4 Albany and Boston &
Maine r. Rds. West via n. Y. Central and wess
Shore II. Il dis 10 all points. Booklet. &c. stamp.
my2-TSt-2l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Postage Required for Mailing The Star.

Saturdays Star mailed from the
Office postage prepaid, 800 year.
Foreign postage. cent for each two
ounces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09

One Bottle of Burnetts Vanilla Extract
is better than three of the doubtful kind
Its purity and great strength make it the
most economical brand. Ask for Burnett's
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09

$1.O0 to Harper's Ferry and Martins
burg. $500 to Cumberland. and return, via
l.. & o. r. R.. leaving Washington sos
a M, Sunday, July 10. Fine opportunity
for country outing.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
CITY ITEMS.
Fresh Berry Pies-Home-Made!

We get the finest and freshest fruit and
berries and make the most delicious pies
you ever tasted. They are real homemade
pies and are as wholesome as they are de-
licious 20c each. delivered anywhere
Holmes Bakery, LIST & E SITS. Phone K. s64
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

3cademy-"Uncle Toms Cabin" 9 pm.
Chevy Chase Lake-Concert by Marine
Band and dancing
For other amusements see page 8. part 2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Gas Range, Large Oven, $3.75.
A. EBERLY'S SONS. us 9TH st. NV

Ever ything cleaned from tie to we'd
ding dress. A. f. Bornot G. Bro, 11O3 G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Look Out for limitations.

Ask for CARNEY'S "OID STYLE &c.
Cigar. The original. Look for the name
CARNEY and the union label on the box
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
S1.25 Washington to Baltimore

and return B. & o. R. R., every Saturday
and Sunday. Tickets good returning until
Sunday night. All trains except Royal
limited.-AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Queen of Summer Trips"
Boston and Providence


BY Sea.
Merchants & Miners Trans Co. have
steamer from Baltimore and Norfolk daily
& pm. Send for tour book Tickets sale
h. & o.. Penn. r. r. and Norfolk & Wash
!ngton steamer offices. w. =. Turner. G. p.
A, Baltimore. Md. FINEST COASTWISE
TRIPS IN THE WORLD"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Alaska Salmon, 715c. Can:

3 pkgs. Corn Starch, 1Oc.: lbs Starch
CSC; lbs. Prunes. DC; Potatoes, Csc PIX
Soc. blu. J. T. d. Pyles stores. includin
94S La. ave. jyI-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Clear Water-Pure Water.

Finley's Diamond "F"' Distilled Water is
the cleanest pureSt water obtatnable. POS
Mass, ave ne Phone +. Is. Have us de-
liver
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Adiudged to Be Insane.

marshal's jury, sitting at the city hall.
has adjudged Jacob Diggs, John Wheeler,
Alice Burche and Dorothy Jane McDavid
to be OF unsound mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
$500 Cincinnati and Return,

B. G. o. r. r., account of Elks Convention
July 10 to Il. valid returning until 23d, but
may be extended by deposit until August
1S.=AdYt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09

parasols. etc, is always most satisfactory
when the work is executed AT Anton Fisch-
er's, 90j st. Prices the lowest consistent
with finest work. Wagons call on notice. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
A IS Per Cent Reduction of Our

Finest Photographic productions for July
and August, and a better special rate for
young lady graduates.
Childrens pictures a speciality.
BACHRACH & BRO. 1881 + ST., studios.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
The Weems Steamboat Co.
For Iced Tea

Five trips weekly between Washington
and Baltimore. Telephone 745.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09

Use Kenny's Cheon Tea, the best zoe.
mixed tea in America. c. ID. Kenny Co.
60 stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
What to Drink in Hot Weather

Spots don't reappear on clothes cleaned
by A. +. Bornot & Bro. HOB G street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09

Money to lend at 4. and per cent on
real estate Frank T. Rawlings, 1905 Pa. ave.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
The Cleaning of Summer Gowns,

Mind your own business" E HeZ Swem's
subject Sonday night. I'd Baptist Church l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Marine Band Concert Sunday Evening

at Chevy Chase Lake. Delightful ride-al-
ways cool and pleasant-Seats for 5000
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09

$1.25 To Baltimore and Return $1.25
Via Pennsylvania railroad, every Saturday
and Sunday. All trains except COMPRESSION
al Limited. Convenient schedule.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09

is the superiority of Elk Grove Butter which
is kept pure and fresh in alright cartons.
At grocers' .-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09

How Can You Exist These Hot DAYS
without Ashburn Ice Cream? 1893 14th st
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
$16-World's Fair-C. & O. Rv.

Coach excursion each Thursday in July
$50 pm. Scenic route One night out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
$1.oo Round Trip, Sundays Only,

Washington to Leesburg- Bluemont and
intermediate stations. Leave Washington
001 a.m.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Repairs Hair

Sometimes nature needs a
little help Ayers Hair
Vigor. 1t repairs the hair,
touches it up, gives it new
life, brings back the old
dark color and makes it
soft and glossy. Cures
dn n n ruff j. O. Aver Co.,
>"ssAA~A SAAe Lowell. Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
$15-Cincinnau and Return-C. & o.

Ry. Elks' convention tickets on sale July
II to II. Worlds Fair tickets allow 10
days stopover at Cincinnati-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
To Baltimore and Return s12.

Via Pennsylvania railroad, Saturday and
Sunday Good on all trains except Con-
gresSonal Limited.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
$1.25 Baltimore and Return

B. & o. r. r., Saturday and Sunday. All
trains both ways, both days, except Royal
Limited -AdYt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
ANY Quantity of Lumber Desired

delivered promptly. without extra charge
Lowest prices Eisinger Bros, 2lO9 18th n. W
jy9-tf,3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09

Why Not Start Savings Account
with banking department of Union Trust &
Storage Co.. 1414 st? per cent interest
on deposits, subject to check at will.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09

Seaside, Health Resort, North Chesa-
peake Beach. Large Lots, $50 up. 512 F n. w.
1ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
The Weems Steamboat Co.

Five trips weekly between Washington
and Baltimore. Telephone 745. je29-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Dignified Office Stationery
improvements at Mt Vernon.

Is characteristic Of the work executed b,
Byron S. Adams, Printer, 512 nth st.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09

The Home for the Blind, 915 E st. NV.
| has workshops wEere chairs are recaned.
| mattresses ma lie and renovated in the best
| manner at loves prices Work given this
institution aids 4 worthy cause. m2S,s-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
$1,000 Niagara Falls and Return,

B. & o. r. r. Special train standard
coaches and parlor cars, leaving Washing
ton 700 a. M, July Is, via Philadelphia and
picturesque Lehigh Valley route. Tickets
good for ten days. iStopovers returning
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
S1.OO Round Trip, Sundays Only,

Washington to Leesburg- Bluemont and
intermediate stations Leave Washington
9.o1 a.m.-AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Five-Burner Dangler Gas Range

Put up complete, guaranteed, 1880
a. Eberly's Sons, us 9Th NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09

Guides Design Work Merits Praise.
The flowers used are fresh and fne-the
arrang cement artistic. 1924 F.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Worlds

Fair Coach Excursions, every Thursday in
July. Only $500 round trip, good ten days
Leave B. & o. station. Washington, n. j.
ave. and c St, 1905 a m, July IA. q and 2S
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09

To Sell or Store Furniture
consult Brown G. Tolson, aucts., 1412 II
ST. Reliable and experienced. jy4-Gt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09

Best Boards, $3.50 Per 100 Fl.
Frank Libbey & Co, 9th and New York ave.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-01-01
THREE MEALS A DAY.
Bills and Its Commerce shown
by Statistics.

Statistics have been collected to show
that the measure of the prosperity of
country is the amount Of food con-
sumed by its inhabitants-in other
words, that diet and commerce go hand
ip hand. The countries which consume
the largest amount Of food and drink per
capita are the countries which have the
largest surplus for export to other
lands; the countries which are abstemi-
GUS or moderate In their consumption
Of food and drink have little surplus to
send away, says the New York Sun.
The average cost OF food per capita
In the United States Is 60 cents day;
the United States stands at the head OF
exporting countries with an average OF
81. $50. 900 900 in year.
The average consumption Of food and
drink in England Is 80 cents per capita.
and England stands second on the list
OF exporting couptries. Germany is the
third with an export trade of more than
81, 900 .O00. 900. and Is cents q day the
average per capita spent for food and
drink (beer included).
France has an export trade Of $780,
100000 = year and the average expense
to each inhabitant for food and drink
is 40 cents . day. Russia. with An ex-
port trade of 1915. OOO. 900. expends 20
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-01-01
CAUSE OF BAD SPELLING.
Repetition the Only Secret of Learn
Ing to Spell for Persons with
Average Memories.

Probably 1t is mistake to say thai
any person with an average memory
cannot learn to spell. AS there ID q
lack of analogy in the spelling OF
words, learning to spell is chiefly a
matter OF memory. Rel etition Is the
only secret about it. says the Philadel-
phia Record There are some aids, tut
it is the words to which there is no
guide which are the common source
of trouble. Persons who do not spell
well have simply neglected the study
OF photography and are not entitled to
sympathy. Operators of typewriting
machines who have considered them
selves the victims Of defective or
biographical memory have often be-
come good spoilers through practice.
In q vast proportion of cases bad
spelling may be traced to wrong pro-
nunciation, which is even more fire.
quent than is wrong spelling. Prob
ably the modern methods Of instruction
have something to do with the number
OF bad spoilers among fairly educated
people. The old spelling-bee system
insured repetition. In recent years the
writing Of the spelling lesson has in
many schools taken the place Of the
oral system. The men and women who
had gone through the district school OF
half q century or more ago were al