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The leader., 1905-11-04
CHAT WITH. THE BARBER.
He Says Men Don't Cut Their own
Hair, But Some Trim
Their Boards.


No." said the barber, 81 never knew
OF man that cut his own hair. but 7
know man who trims his own beard
He is very good customer of mine:
have cut his hair for years, nut
he trims his own beard.
He wears only a short pointed
beard on his chin, trimming the sides
of his face closely. He never could
get barber to trim his beard exact-
ly as ne wanted it, and so he took 10
trimming it himself He bought him
self a clipper for the sides of his
face. and then with a pair of shears
he was all equipped.
lie trims his beard every day. and
he makes a pretty good job of it. A
barber could tell that it was hand
cut, SO to speak, but you couldn't
tell that now so easily as you could at
first, because he's improved in his
work, and now he turns out a pretty
good job. So there's one man, any
way, that trims his own beard, but
l never knew anybody that cut his
own hair.
You say you knew a man once that
had 81 razors, one for every day in
the month? Well, that's a good many
razors more than ever heard of. A
good many men have a case of razors,
seven, one for every day in the week,
and plenty of men own two or three
razcrs. But one razor will do very
well, if it's a good one.
What about the idea that man
ought to have more than one razor
so that he can use razor one day,
and then let it rest a day, that razor
improves by resting? Well, don't
take much stock in that idea.
If a mans got a good razor, and
he's got it in proper condition, it will
cut and keep on cutting. I've got a
customer who shaves himself with ths
same razor right along, day after day
for six months. Then he brings it in
to me to be sharpened, and put If
into proper shape for him, and then
he starts again with it, using it day
after day.
Don't | use the same razor many
times a day? Sure. What you want
is good razor in good order, and you
can shave with such razor any
time.
Difference in razors? Why, GER
tainly. Some razors wear well and
keep their edges, and some don't You
might buy two razors at the same
price at the same time and out Of
the same stock, razors, very likely.
probably in fact, made at the same
time from the same bar of steel, and
find them very different. It's in the
temper"
The leader., 1905-11-04
NOISES NOW UNNECESSARY
Ringing of Bells and Blowing Of
Whistles Are Thing
of the Past.

One of the enterprising manufacture
ing towns of Connecticut has started a
crusade against the excessive ringingof
mill bells and the prolonged blowing of
steam whistles. The manufacturing es-
tablishments are the life of the place,
and If the signals Of prosperity are well
coined anywhere in the world they
should be cherished in all their aggres-
siveness, one might suppose. in bust
ling and hNstling Connecticut town.
The citizens of this particular place
reports the Philadelphia Ledger, draw
the line at 1O8 strokes of big factory
bell at $50 in the morning, when most
Of the inhabitants are enjoying the pro-
found sleep which settles upon one
about the dawn of day. 1t is suggested
by one of the disgruntled that the bell
ringing practice is survival Of the
period when there were few clocks and
no dollar watches.
1t is rank heresy to declaim against
the hustle of trade, even if it take the
form of unnecessary racket in a COM
munity which finds it difficult to differ
entiate between mere noise and prog
ress; but some of the citizens of Rock
vile, Conn, possessing the courage of
conviction. are agitating the question
whether it is not possible to turn out as
much work from the factories with a
little less tumult in the bell towers and
terrific blasts of the big whistles.
There was time when the people
could not be assembled without the aid
OF bell. Within recollection every
schoolhouse was provided with one.
The childish mind is peculiarly oblivi-
GUS to punctualEy in attendance at
school, yet several hundred Thousand
public school pupils in Philadelphia
manage to arrive in time for the first
morning lesson without the aid of any
signal save the home clock. In the ma
jority of the Pennsylvania counties the
courthouse is provided with a bell. Lit
lgation apparently could not be con-
Quoted without it; but in New York and
Philadelphia the judges are able to oc-
cupy the bench, the lawyers, the suitors,
the witnesses and the jurymen their
places, more or less promptly, without
the assistance of the bell in the steepIe.
The fact is, great deal of very impor-
tant assembling is accomplished with
out such aid. The theory that nothing
is doing when there is no noise is ex-
ploded. In the early days of railroading
the time table was not sufficient to walk
en- the village, and it was thought essen
tai tnat the depot as well as the loco
motlVe. should have bell to inform the
traveller that It was train time.
The leader., 1905-11-04
GET A GRIP


If yen fancy your hold on your fortune IS
lost,
Get grip:
If you just missed the buoy some passenger
tossed.
Get a grip,
For you'H find as you creep through the
Valley of Care,
Where the pathway is rough and the fields
are too bare,
That the man who hangs on is the man who
gets there.
Get grip.
There is nothing that's lost that is hope
lessly lost,
Get grip.
The prize we may win If we work for the
cost.
Get grip.
The man who courts failure can win IT.
know;
He has but to give up and let the thing go.
But the fellow who wins must standto the
blow.
Get grip.
am preaching this sermon not only for
you
Get a grip
Fer need it myself; I most certainly do
Get a grip.
But I've watched the great game till
know how it's played,
And the man who wins out is the man un-
dismayed
BY the blow that another would lay in the
shade.
Get a grip.
"A. ]. Waterhouse. in Sunset Magazine
The leader., 1905-11-04
VETERANS QUEER HOBBY.
Pennsylvania Has a Ball Of Tinfoil
Scraps Which Weighs 525
Pounds.

For IL years, day and night, utiliz-
ing ali the spare time at his command,
Charles H. Wolf, a veteran of Com
pany D, Eleventh Pennsylvania yolun-
teers, and for the past Is years super
iatenGent of the town hall, German
town. has followed most unique hob
by, says the Philadelphia Record For
the first time, he has just revealed the
interesting facts connected with his
singular diversion, that of making a
solid tinfoil ball weighing 525 pounds,
which no two men can lift.
1t measures 48 inches in circumfer-
ence and contains $3.50 pieces of tin
foil, secured from wrappers and bags
containing various brands CT smoking
and chewing tobacco, which reaches
the superintendent from many parts of
the United States, but prime pally from
comrades of Ellis post, No. 6, G. "A. r
OF Germantown, resident soldiers Of
Gettysburg and friends in this city and
Germantown.
Questioned as to what prompted him
to such an unusual undertaking, the
superintendent replied: 'sWe,l, 1t ives
II years ago that began rolling a
piece Of tinfoil that / had obtained
from bag of smoking tobacco, and it
soon assumed a ball-like shape. 1t was
then conceived the idea Of making 4
ball that would surpass ANYTHING O..
the kind in the world. I think I have
succeeded. and am naturally proud o:
nay achievement.
II will continue adding pieces Of foil
tc the ball until January ], 1866, when
/ viii cease the work, which is verJ
tedious, as it requires almost three
months time for me to accumulate suf-
ficient tinfoil to add ten pounds Of
weight to the BALL"
The leader., 1905-11-04
VALUABLE TRADE SECRETS.
Two Possessed by Chinese and Assyr-
ians That Are Carefully
Guarded.

Trade secrets generally become pub
lie property in the course of few gem
erations, but two trade secrets are as
much Of a mystery to-day as they were
in olden times, Perhaps the most valu-
able and best preserved secret is the
knowledge possessed by Chinese work
men of the manner II which vermilion
is manufactured. The other, though
less useful, is no less valuable and con-
Germs the Assyrian method of inlaying
tempered steel with gold and silver.
Apprentices taking either of these
branches are sworn by solemn oath
never to reveal the secret of their craft.
and no apprentice. is ever taken unless
The leader., 1905-11-04
MORE THAN SHE KNEW.
Old Lady in Church Contributed Two
Postage Stamps Worth
Much Money.

Two of the rare Georgetown stamps
of British Guiana came into the pos.
session OF collectors in curious way,
says the New York Herald
In searching among her papers an
old lady came across two used postage
stamps of the 1850 issue. Knowing
that old stamps had value, and hav-
ing little money, she placed the en-
velope in the offertory box at church.
explaining to the rector they were all
she had and that perhaps they might
bring a dollar or SO from q stamp
dealer.
The rector was something of coli
lector himself and informed her Of
The leader., 1905-11-04
The English Birthrate.

England's recording angel shows the
birth rate steadily to be declining,
and it has now reached the lowest
figure on record, 27.0 per thousand for
London and 29.2 per thousand for rs
large towns. Were it not for a
diminishing death rate, particularly
among infants, decrease in popula.
tion would have already come to pass.
1t is especially among the middle and
upper classes that the birth rate has
declined.
The leader., 1905-11-04

their real value, offering to return
them to her, to be disposed of for her
own benefit.
She Indignantly declared they had
been freely offered the church and that
their great value did not affect the
gift. He arranged to dispose of them
at auction, and the two were sold for
$1,O2O.
Afterwards these stamps changed
hands, the second sale realizing $3,25O,
and they eventually landed in the col
lection of wealthy Russian, who paid
SIS 900 for them.
The leader., 1905-11-04

you some new things to-day?5 And
then we'll go out and make few of
those calls we have been owing so
long,"
And Genial, who could refuse no
one, promised. Long before he came
home the next night there were sew
eral boxes delivered in his name at
the front door. Mrs. Genial peeped
into them and saw that there were
some new shirts and collars, few
neckties, some socks and other wear
ing apparel. A few days later a suit
of clothes was delivered from the
tailor and a hat box contained a
brand-new straw. In celebration Of
this extensive wardrobe Mrs. Genial
called up her dearest friend, Mrs.
Curt, and announced that she and
her husband would that evening make
that long promised call. She also let
drop something about the lovely new
clothes her husband had just got,
and Mrs. Curt was prepared to be
invaded by a veritable fashion plate
on that eventful evening.
Genial first tried his shirts and they
were made little short in the sleeves
and a trifle generous in the neckband
Where in the world did you get
The leader., 1905-11-04

quite fond of seeing her husband in
neat clothing and beams delightedly
whenever she sees anyone noticing
how nice her husband looks, chanced
to look through her husbands ward
robe with the idea of seeing that
everything was in proper condition.
His coats, vests and trousers were in
tact, but were getting out of shape,
and indeed they were somewhat shah
by compared with the impression Of
newness he always gave out She de-
cided at once that Genial must have
a new wardrobe.
my DEAR" she told him that even
ing, Il find that your suits are getting
a little rusty, your shirts are trife
The leader., 1905-11-04

think the same HIS OLD CLOTHES.
thing" Mrs. Genial argued.
They'll think I'm saving the new
ones" Genial protested, and that end
ed the discussion.
Mrs. Genial telephoned Mrs. Curt
that her husband had returned from
the Office that evening with a terrific
headache, and as consequence they
must break their engagement to call.
Genia, himself took up the evening
with his paper, and paid no further at
tention to the matter He has worn
his OLD clothes all summer, and some
people have thought he was hard up
He isn't. He's got plenty of clothes.
He's simply paying the price of friend-
ship. And he don't dare buy any
more clothes until cold weather sets
in.-Kansas City Star.
The leader., 1905-11-04
His Loval Subscribers.

.How do you get so many subscrib-
ers2'' began the visitor to the office of
the great magazine.
"Just between you and me Ill tell you
the secret. All the manuscripts sent in
keep. answer the contributors and
tell them the stuff will be used as soon
as available That makes them sub
scribers for life. = indianapolis Star.
The leader., 1905-11-04
The Price Of
Friendship

r HAT may be false impression
you have of our old friend Genial
He has had no setback so far as his
finances are concerned; no particularly
dark shadow has crossed his path; he
is just as happy as usual, think, and
no doubt if you were to ask him he would
say with a laugh that this is a great
world we live in.
Yes, he does look a trifie shabby
those are his last years clothes he is
The leader., 1905-11-04
High Auto Speed.

Clear the tracks! Flashing over
highway and byway at 125 miles per
hour new French steam car is ex-
pected to go. A leading French auto
mobile engineer recently stated that
it is impossible for modern racing
automobile to exceed the speed OF 1870
miles per hour while It's present
weight is maintained. M. Serfollet
consequently has decided to approach
this limit Of speed as nearly as pos
sible during this year. He Is, there
tore. constructing steam car which
The leader., 1905-11-04

think was a nice sort of fellow to
come in and make complaint after
they had gone to the trouble of giving
me all these discounts and every
thing" Genial argued. "Let it go.
My other clothes will last awhile yet
and maybe we can make a hit with
the hired man by giving him these
things next Christmas"
"But you've got to have some new
Clothes" Mrs Genial asserted, with
a disappointed look in her eye. you're
not fiji to be seen the way you are.
I'll go down town with you in the
morning and we'll get something to-
gether."
THAT wouldn't be fair" Genial OBJ
jected. you see, all these fellows
The leader., 1905-11-04
Indicted for Snoring.

In small commune near Versailles,
in France, the mayor formally indicted
a citizen for the grave offense Of snor-
ing. The accused attended meeting
Of the municipal council and was SO
overcome by the eloquence of the may
or that he snored. This demonstration
was so vigorous that the rest of the
mayors address could not be heard.
The offender was charged with OBJ
structing the transaction of public bus.
mess and outragIng the civic majesty
The leader., 1905-11-04
Her Excuse for Moses.

IA teacher in lower West side public
school recently received the following
letter:
Kindly exculpate my son Moses from
being one Aggregate day absent. Be
cause his mother sustaining sick.
Moses had to sojourn in the house per-
petual, so kindly apology him for not
coming once day to school. IN. Y. sun.
The leader., 1905-11-04

he furnishes large sum of money by
way of premium as well as a certificate
of good character. The only exception
to the premium rule is in the case of the
sons of workmen already possessed of
the secret. In some families these Sc
crets have been transmitted through
80 and 40 generations
The leader., 1905-11-04

he is confident will be able to travel
at an average speed Of 125 miles per
hour and to accomplish one kilometer
in is seconds. The motor win deyleop
over 200-horse power, and the weight
Of the engine. without the steam gem
orator or boiler, wilI be only $50 kilo-
grams, or $50 pounds.
The leader., 1905-11-04

Iraye0 ana your
collars and cuffs
are out of date.
B e side s your
shoes must tire
you, you have
W o rn he m SO
long, and your
hat-I think you
would look SO
much better in
one of those new
shapes. To please
me, won't you
stop in and get
The leader., 1905-11-04
Artistic Arrangement, a

The directors Of the Louvre are be
ing urged to get rid Of the many spu.
rious works of art which have found
their way into the galleries. It is
pointed out that the clearance need
not mean financial loss to the insti.
tuition, as such objects could easily be
sold 70 wealthy Americans.
The leader., 1905-11-04
Canine par.nn

In Utica, NJ r, dog has his name
ID the directory as Robert Badgero.
watchman" He is the mascot Of the
Utica & Mohawk Valley Railway COM
pany, and has earned his title by q rec
ord for fidelity and trustworthiness Of
which many human could be proud.
The leader., 1905-11-04
Delaware Apples Abroad.

Under the direction of the depart
ment of agriculture, shipments are be-
ing made of Delaware apples to Euro
pean markets. A short time ago a
shipment of the choicest apples of the
Williams red variety was made from
that state.
The leader., 1905-11-04

right size, a n d
Genial was equally
certain that moth
ing could be dons
about it. He had
bought them from
personal friends,
and he would not
think Of embar-
RAISING them by
complaining G at
what they had
given him.
why they would
The leader., 1905-11-04

W e a r ! n g. but
many q man wears
his clothes several
We ars. Besides,
Genial has plenty
of new clothes at
h o m e, but he
does not care
a b out wearing
them. The truth
is, Genial is the
victim Of his
friends.
Not SO very
long ago Mrs.
Genial. who is
The leader., 1905-11-04

know me quite
well, and if they
saw me wearing
other clothes, aft
er I bought these
they will think
som ethin g is
wrong / wouldn't
have them think
that for the world"
"If they see
you wearing those
old clothes they'll
The leader., 1905-11-04
Coast Ready-Made.

Prospective Tenant--But this floor
slopes fearfully toward that side A
person could fairly slide from one wall
to the other
Agent-Yes, sir; think what an
amusement it will furnish to the chill
dren. You could make this the nurs.
cry, you know. Stray Stories.
The leader., 1905-11-04

those 2" his wife
asked anxiously.
Got them from
Smith, . Genial re-
piled sorrowfully.
Hes a friend of.
mine and I've
promised for SO
long to buy mg
next things from
him that / just
thought I'd make
good this time. 2
w ell you'll
take them back
the first thing in
the morning g =
The leader., 1905-11-04

Mrs, Genial added, positively.
I'll couldn't just do that Ge-
NAL put IN. sYou see he's friend Of
mine. and it would be embarrassing
The leader., 1905-11-04

Twenty-Five persons out of every
1000 in England and Wales were III
receipt OF poor relief at the end OF
July.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
Holy Cross Bazaar.

What promises to be a very successful
bazaar was inaugurated last night at Holy
Cross Academy, on Massachusetts avenue
The alumnae and graduates assisted the
sisters in welcoming the many friends Of
the school, who gladly awaited themselves
of this opportunity to show their interest
In the work undertaken. The main hall
was beautifully decorated in the school col
ors, lavender and white, while palms and
electric lights added to the effectiveness
Of the scene.
The display of china painting is most
creditable to the art class, and attracted
the attention of visitors at once. There are
fine specimens of needlework showing the
skill of the pupils in embroidery, plain sew
ing, hemstitching, ETC.
The alumnae are at home to their friends
in the various rooms devoted to culinary
art, where they dispense hospitality in the
shape Of ice cream and cake, sandwiches
and tea, lemonade and fruit Regular
luncheons will be served every day from
II to in the Japanese tea room. A dane
ing pavilion is erected in the rear of the
building and the young people availed
themselves of the privilege of wearing
dance badges. so that the music of the Ma
rine Band was doubly enjoyable.
The class of 1905 has photographs and
souvenir postals of the academy and senior
class room on sale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
Anacostia and Vicinity.

The funeral of Jane R. Barrett, whose
death occurred Tuesday at her residence,
near Silver Hill, Prince George county,
Md. at an advanced age, took place this
morning at IL O'Clock from ST. Barnabas'
Protestant Episcopal Church. Barnaby,
Prince George county. Nd. Rev. George
Groves. the rector, OBLIGATED. The inter-
ment was made In the church cemetery
The deceased was a widow, and was one
Of the oldest, as well as one of the best
known. residents of her section of the
county.
There was a gathering of young folks Of
Good Hope and vicinity last evening under
the auspices Of local social organization
at Havemeyer Park, near that suburb,
where dance was held on the pavilion
Mr.. George Shipley was chairman Of the
managing committee.
The Alpha Charity Club of Garfield gave
its first entertainment of the season last
evening In Catholic Hall, at Hamilton and
Walker avenues. that suburb. where a
large audience assembled for the affair.
There was music in attendance, refresh
ments were served and an interesting pro-
gram carried out. The committee of ar
rangements comprised the entire member
ship of the club, of which Mrs. Annie T.
Young Is the president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
Furniture Department.

Chartered Oak Table. 2i-inch top, highly pol
ished. Reduced from $500 to $5.25
1 Mahogany Table round top, bolted construc
ton Reduced from S.. 90 to 81. 70
! Handsome Hand made Desk inlaid with satin
wood and pewter; cabinet on either side and two
inkwells. Reduced from $500 to $1765
Fine Mahogany Arm Chairs. high back, carved
top figured mahogany slab in back Reduced from
$500 to So % each.
Handsome Mahogany Round Tables French
legs neatly inlaid: suitable for parlor hall or bed
room. Reduced from $3.50 to 50 95 each.
/ Highly Polished CHARTERED Oak Table oval
shaped top, drawer and brie -brac shelf Reduced
from $500 to S6.15.
/ weathered Oak Hanging Book Shelf. Reduced
from $500 to s2.15.
/ CHARTERED Oak Sewing or Dressing Table kid
ney shape. Reduced from $500 to $685.
l Dull Cherry finish Table. 30x20-inch top colo
NAL design. Reduced from $500 to So 95
1 Couch spring edge, green velour covering Re
duced from s16.50 to sl2.35.
! Woman's Solid Mahogany Rocker and Chair to
match; hand-carved upholstered in figured hair
cloth. Reduced from 5000 to $685. each
1 Hand-carved Mahogany Settee, richly figured
back, upholstered In light tapestry. Reduced from
SIS. 90 to S15.65.
Water Cooler, slightly marred. Reduced from
81. so to Sc
Sixth floor G. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
China Department.

100-piece Decorated Limoges China Dinner Set
Reduced from $22.50 SIT. so
i 12-piece Decorated and Yellow Tinted Toilet
Set. Reduced from $3.50 to $685..
Decorated French China Soup Tureen. Reduced
from $3.50 to S1.OO.
l Richly Decorated French China Covered Round
Dish. Reduced from 500 to So. so.
Pink Rose Decorated and Gold Encrusted Meat
Dish, large size. Reduced from $3.50 to S.. so.
Decorated French China Salad Bowls. Reduced
from 81 80 TO 81 90 each
% Decorated German China Salad Ice Cream
Plates. Reduced from soc. to 25c each.
Decorated japanese China Tea Pot, Sugar and
Cream Sets. Reduced from S1.75 to S1.O0 set.
Austrian China Tea Pot, Sugar and Cream Set
Reduced from $50 TO $1.25.
Imported Steln medium size, reduced from
$3.50 to 81 25; i. reduced from 81. 90 to 81 So
Decorated Tea Cups and Saucers. Reduced
from SOC to 25c. each.
Decorated Bouillon Cups and Saucers. Re-
duced from S1.75 TO 81 90 each
2 Imported Decorated Fern Crooks Reduced
fiom 81 so TO I5c. each.
Imported Decorated French China Celery Trays
Reduced from soc. to 25c. each.
dpced from 81 90 to roc. each
3-piece Decorated Pudding Dishes Reduced
from .25 to 75c. each
Is Imported Odd Decorated Chocolate CUPS and
Saucers. Reduced from soc. to 25c. each
10 Imported Pudding Baking Dishes with
holders. reduced from $3.50 to $l.75 each; ]. re-
duced from $500 to $500; l, reduced from SIS. 90
to 81. so; 2. reduced from s.. so to 81 so each;
reduced from $500 to 100; 1. reduced from 81 90
to $500
Fifth floor G ST.