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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-27
"PAP" HILLMAN DEAD
Venerable Colored Man the Victim of
an Accident

A colored woman called at the stable of
Ernest Burgdorf. in the rear of 500 d
street northwest, this morning to see
Pap" as Andrew HilIman, colored was
known, and was notified that he wars dead
rap Hiliman was nearly ninety years
old, and had been employed by Mr. Burg
dorf for nearly forty years. He was well
known by people who had patronized the
stable years ago. and was popular among
the people in the neighborhood A room
on the second floor of the building was
used as the old mans home In this apart
ment he did his cooking. sleeping and mend
ing, and the colored people in the alley
looked upon-him a father.
About IL O'Clock last night he started
down the rear steps with a bucket in his
hand, and fell. A woman who was passing
through the alley at the time was attracted
to the stable by the noise, and found him
lying at the foot of the steps grooming.
She summoned the police, and the latter
called upon the Emergency Hospital for
assistance
When the physician from the hospital
reached the stable he found that life was
extinct The elderly man had sustained
severe fracture of the skull and had lived
only short time afterward His body
was removed to the morgue
Acting coroner GlaZebrook made an in
vestfgation of the affair this morning and
gave certificate of accidental death. Mr..
Burgdorf told the superintendent of the
morgue that he would take charge of the
BODY and see that 1t is given a Christian
burial
In all probability the funeral will take
place from the home of a daughter of the
deceased in South Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-27
INSTRUMENTATION
The Star Readers Chance for Profit
Livery One Ought to Grasp
This Opportunity.

To have even a simple case of indigestion Is to
have inside information of suffering that warns
of serious trouble in the future unless the digest
I've system is strengthened
II you cannot eat and digest three good. square
and satisfying meals each day without discomfort
your stomach needs Mi-o-na tablets. They are not
a mere temporary relief. but composed OF vaIu-
able medicinal agents which strengthen the digest
i've organs and cure and prevent stomach troubles
When there pains distress after eating
headaches. belchIng OF gases. taste in this
mouth dizziness, heartburn specks before the eyes
furred tongue sleeplessness. nervousness or back
ache, the stomach needs the help OF Mona.
Every reader of The Washington Star shoald
grasp the opportunity offered By Henry Evans to
try Mi-o-na at his risk. Just little tablet out
of 5o-cent box. of this remedy before each meal
for few days. and you win soon have strong
stomach and perfect health
Ask Henry Evans to show you the guarantees
uHder which he sells Mi-o-na. This valuable remedy
ensD yoa nothing unless It restores heslth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-27
New Fall Suits
for Young Mem.

Our showing of Young Mems
Suits is larger and more compre-
hensive than ever. Our business in
this line has greatly increased in the
last few years, and we have brought
together for this season stock that
is in keeping with every possible
want of the up-to-date young man.
Included are single and double
breasted styles of fine worsteds,
tweeds, serges and cheviots, sizes 81
to 36-inch chest measure.
$1,000, $I2.5o, $3.50, $500, SIG.
Third floor, Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-27
The New
Boston Derby.

We show number of styles of
the Boston Derby for Fall 'o5.
These hats are light in weight
and have the cushion sweat band,
which makes them fit the head all
around, and feel perfectly comforta-
Bile. Black and brown.
$2.oo. Value, $3.50.
We are also showing a large line
of Soft Hats, including the new
grays, at this price ($2.oo), in all the
new shapes.
Several of these styles are espe-
cially good for young men. Black
and light colors.
$2.oo each.
See Our $500 hat window on +
street.
eMdin floor. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-27

GFd TTENTION is invited to
INl our Picture Department,
1V which is now one of the
most interesting in the
house, and contains every popular
subject, copyrighted and otherwise
everything artistic that comes
under the head of Art pictures,
oil paintings, water colors, pastels,
photographs, imported prints, pho
togravures, etchings, passe-par-
touts, sepias-from the modest re-
productions to the masterpieces
themselves.
In the large number of pictures
of all kinds, in all treatments, there
may be found those suitable for
Parlor, Hall, Library,
Dining Room, Bed Room,
Nursery,
School Room, Club Room,
Den, Study,
Dormitory, etc.
We are also displaying our en-
tire new line of Picture Frames and
Mouldings for fall and winter, and
never before have we shown such
a large, complete and diversified as
sortment.
The stock was selected with un-
usual care and judgment and the
variety embraces every conceivable
fancy in this line-rich, odd and az
tistic effects.
The ever-popular Ready-made
Frame is shown in every magma
BILE shape and design-round, oval,
square, oblong-gilt, gold, silver
and a unique assortment of wooden
effects, in black, brown, green and
natural oak and fancy colors.
Mouldings are here in over six
hundred different patterns, includ-
ing shades and effects to harmonic
with any picture or wall surround
ing.
We have on the eighth floor our
Picture Frame Factory, which is
one of the most. complete in the
country. Our mechanics are skill
ed workmen, who know their bust
ness, and they are supplied with
all the proper facilities and up-to-
date machinery, thus insuring our
patrons perfect satisfaction.
We make speciality of Regild-
ing Frames. A postal or phone
message will bring a man to esti-
mate, free of cost.
We await your inspection of the
new stock.
We have purchased several lots
of pictures, which we offer at spe-
cial prices.
Fourth floor. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-27
Creditable Record of the Galveston.

1t is announced at the Navy Department
that the Galveston. which recently returned
from tour Of the West Indies covered
4,S46 miles, at an average speed of IL knots
an hour. In the run from Santo Domingo
city to Hampton Roads, distance of $40
miles. an average speed of Is knots was
maintained. Naval officials point to this as
cteditable showing. as the maximum speed
of vessels OF her class is but 1875 knots an
hour. 1t was said at the department that
the Galveston, which was built by the gov
~ knots for 5000 miles at sea in decent
weather. 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-27
Special Value i'm
sap. N. ;" COrSets.

p. N" Corsets afford that rare
combination of perfect fit and ex-
IRENE comfort.
We have purchased and offer Mt
a special price small lot (I5 dozen
in alp p. N" Corsets, made of ex-
cellent quality French coutil, in the
latest straight-front style, with high
bust and dip hip; elastics attached !;
sizes Is to 80.
7oc. Value, $I.oo.
Third floor. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-27

One of the most superb hats ON
exhibition is Woodward & 10th
rop, of white beaver in the ;,ew
sailor shape, with very high BAN
deau of white maine. The broad rim
is lined with putting of white chif-
fon. The derby crown is surrounded
by two long, very full white plumes,
and two tips are placed on the ban
deau. The rim is turned very high
at the back.
charming imported hat is Of the taupe shade.
which is entirely new and very beautiful 1t is
built of velvet. silver braid and ostrich feathers,
with malne bandeau.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-27
beautiful.
Woodward & Lothrop Hats,

and place them equal the best mportation this gathering
beauty.
Hats of velvet, beaver and felt evidence However
the concets tnse and like thin materials
Many of the heavereigh hats have the lined with nalne which
always lends soenng effect that is becoming any
Ostrich feathers popular beautiful,
and Wings feathers
tensvey used
These days there flowers They
bloom abundany
they i
Ribbons OF silk and velvet Indeed they
the hats the high graceful filling The
lection of this is particularly noticeable in hats
Several shades shown this
becoming tonearly and lend distinguished effect
Mourning millinery especially elegant this
peb models the celebrated French designer Mangn
Dress Hats and School Hats young girls children
The school hats have marked durable qualities
for dressy occasions dainty and charming.
An attractive feature OF the display the bau
full collection of Neck Pieces including novelties
This special display has been with and furnishes
evidence that the most exacng of the critical
buyer will be fully satisfied in plendd equipped Millinery Salon.
A cordial invitation is extended to
Tenth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-27
Mems Underwear
For the First Change.

oM1 rs just the right time for the
lN between-season weight under
LII wear. The gauzy kind is a
little too cool now, and it's
entirely too soon to bring out the
heavy winter weight.
We are showing all the desirable
sorts.
At soc.
:, Ribbed BaIb.iggan and White Cotton Shirts and
brewers; good value.
At 75c.
Natural Gray Merino Shirts and Drawers: this
a ma. proven anaxorite Tor many years Shirts and
silk braid and stayed well where the most strain
comes.
At $I.oo.
French Balbriggan, made of pure Egyptian yarn
,.l popular weight. which appeals strongly to
white and natural gray Merine Shirts and raw so
rlros.
AT $I.5o.
White. gray. steel and tan Merino Shirts ana
Drawers-aH OF which are very carefully selected
ana are the very best value We can find for the
Price asked.
Mems New Union Suits.
The average man who tried to wear a
Onion Suit and was dissatisfied with It. ana
preferred the two-piece suit chat ia, sepa-
rate shirt and drawers). means simply this
ne did not get the right kind, the right
make, the right size. the right shape or the
right mt. Once these requirements are prop
eriy met, the man so suited rarely. IL ever,
goes back to the two-piece kind They are
unquestfonably the most aIl-'round sattsfac-
tory undergarment a man can wear We
snow different weights in cotton, merino
and wool; different leg and body lengths
to each chest measure and can fit most
men. For men of unusual size or shane we
can furnish In reasonably short time. ana
at small additional cost. Prices range from
$I.5o up.
The .'Dermophile" Underwear, for which
the most satisfactory we have ever offered
Made from the finest and most carefully
selected Australian undyed wool, entirely
Tree from the unpleasant sensation Of
harsnness so frequently found In wooden
garments, and is guaranteed non-shrink-
able. Those whose preference Is for wool
undergarments will find the "Dermophiie,'
constant source of pleasure and COM
Tort. descriptive booklet for the asking
Kneipp Linen Mesh Underwear being
porous, IL allows the speedy evaporation
OF perspiratlon. keeping the skin dry and
healthy and increasing Its power to resist
atmospheric changes. The most Sensitive
skin Is not irritated by contact with linen
mesh. whereas wool and cotton often cause
discomfort. Furthermore linen mesh pre-
serves the natural heat OF the body. is light
In weight and is a most all-sround comfort
able underwear. It will not shrink in wash
Ing or wear; 1T never becomes hard. nor
loses It's porous texture Beautifully made
all bindings and stays of linen seams e!as-
tic, points subject to most strains rein-
forced, all buttonhoIes hand made. both
white and ecru color-the latter being more
ties.
Msia door. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-27

An imported sailor has the distinction Of being
built of silver tinsel. The broad rim is bordered
with black velvet, and turned up very high at the
back where pink chrysanthemums and bow of
naline lend a bright touch. The black lace veil
Is draped the light crown and caught to
the brim by jet ornaments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-27
Slight Blaze.

Tar boiling over on the kitchen stove
caused blaze in the house of T. N. Ryan,
S26 b street northeast. this morning about
10 O. clock. The fire department went to the
house in response to an alarm turned In
from box 632, and extinguished the blaze
before more than $40 damage had been
caused.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-27

One of the daintiest hats on exhibition is
Woodward & Lothrop. 1t is of rare Irish lace, the
brim having a band formed of tiny rufiies of real
ValeGciennes. Around the lace crown IL hand
seme collar of French roses In soft tints. A
CLIFTON scarf is draped ON the high bandeau at
the back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-27
Demonstration of
Peerless Japanese
TRANSPARENT WAITER Coaors

Thursday, Friday and Saturday
We shall give practical demonstra-
ton of Peerless Japanese Trans
parent Water Colors.
Photographic Dept. Main door. Tenth 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-27

An exquisite Woodward & I1othrop hat is In the
mulberry shades The trimmings bows and
feathers and roses and buds all in mulberry, with
tnts of silver in fern leaves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-27

very seryiceable hat is of red felt. quite high
at the back Two black wings caught TO-
gether by handsome clasp. The full bow is OF
velvet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-27

The celebrated Madame Georgette is represented
by most unique hat in peacock blue. 1t Is OF
velvet and plumes, and over the crown is draped
a blue lace veil. caught to the rim by jet orna-
ments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-27

A stunning Paris hat is Of black velvet, raised
very high at the back. The trimmings are piumes
in white and jet ornaments Exquisite roses and
a bow of black mailne complete the back
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-27

HE richest elaborate Millinery Opening the history
business will and mahogany
W. salon. Our millinery buyer whose and ug
relied by the
weeks Europe stock the best manufacturers
celebrated miners The result the TASTEFUL elegant and
collection superb have assembled
salon Miliner
great pendor Pouyanne Tore Felix Camille Rogers Valet
Michel Virot Mangn Maurice
among those assemblage
beautiful.
accepted fashions and shapes leading the old world
superior ideas and plans that the pronounced originality and
fined finish frequently remarked in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-27
Odd ParnOr Pieces,

Every Parior Piece In the house marked
Mt 25fe less than regular for few days
only. Pay small deposit and we'll deliver
the goods any time you say
ParlOr Suites.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-27
Dining Tables.
4 fine Dining Table at the price of an
Dining Chairs.

Every Dining Chair I'm the house at spe-
ciai prices. An excellent chair in CHARTERED
OAK. box seat. hand polished en- CnQ
rench legs. Special price " eSO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-27
QWOO0war0 6 NOfDrOD
New
bushes hoursar I'm too
Fall Opening
Of
Art Pictures,
Picture Frames
and MOuldings.

GFn TTENTION is invited to
IMl our Picture Department,
1(S which is now one of the
most interastino in the
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-07-29
Bent Her DOnble.

81 knew no one. for four weeks, when
| WAS sick with typhoid and kidney
trouble" writes Mrs. Annie Hunter. Of
Pittsburg. Pa. "snd when got better,
although l had one OF the best doctors
| could get. WAS bent double. and had
to rest my hands on my knees when
walked. From this terrible aftiiction
was rescued by Electric Bitters. which
restored my health and strength. and
now l can walk ss straight ss ever. They
are simply wonderful" Guaranteed to
cure stomach. liver and kidney disorders !;
at Mrs. II. NJ. Schneider Il Co.. drug.
gists, price SOC.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-07-29

a system highly perfected. The food
of printed denunciations recently let
loose upon him exercise over him a
fascination which he cannot escape.
thought the inevitable consequence be
humiliation and heart burning.
Awaits Each New Attack.
In other days Rockefeller treated pub
lie opinion, as expressed in type, with
contempt. All that is changed. With
the keenest interest he now awaits each
new attack. reading every condemning
word at the earliest opportunity his
service affords him.
The latest Tarbell article, made pub
lie on Wednesday. was no exception.
Every word was read by her subject
with avidions curiosity. The last SEN
tence, it is said. was punctuated with
this exclamation:
"Thank the Lord, it's her last"
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-07-29
WHO WANTS THE NOMINATION ?

There is a whole hive of Presidential
bees buzzing in the bonnets Of eminent
Republicans. The towering Fairbanks.
now, by grace of Iowa State Univers ~,
an LID, is the conservative"
(Hanna-machine-c corporation) candidate.
Taft IL Roosevelt's heir. La Toilette,
the anti.riilroad man. is "agin the cor
porations" without reserve. Joe Can
non, bathing his heated brow in the
drinking-wate pitcher, proc!aims his
oneness with that common people"
that politicians habitually insult by
catering to it as if it were vulgar and
half-witted. Foraker manages to exist
despite the Ohio machine, and
nourishes ambition. Beveridge cam
paigns by elimination, showing plainly
that he alone can win. There are
many other early birds. but the nomi.
nation is not an early worm. Perhaps
Mr. Roosevelt may be forced to accept
again. Surely he will il the country is
involved in war in 1908.
AmOuB tho DohoSfatss bryan Is CoH'
stantly adding to his prestige. The
"saue and safe" element sings very
low. Mayor Dunno of Chicago and
Mayor Johnson of Cleveland, join
Bryan in demanding a Government
ownership plank. But is the Demo
cratic party more radical in perform.
ance than the Republican 1t is in its
utterance. but in deeds-see the Wilson
Tariff Act
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-07-29
AN EXPERIMENT IN GOVERNMENT
Board of No Legal Standing Named
to Look After GOldfield.

Goldfeld is to try the unique expert
ment of administering local Govern.
ment through governing Board that
will sit and act by grace Of the Com
missioners Of Esmeralda County.
After much discussion, in which
many harsh things were said of the
County Commissioners, the majority
of whom are non resident of Goldfield,
the latter announced that if the citi.
zens of the camp would name Town
Council or Board of Governors to pass
upon all matters of local interest. in
cluding needed improvements. the Com
missioners would indorse their acts and
enact them into law.
An election, accordingly was held,
and w. s. Elliott, Joseph Smith, A. A.
Frey. Q. B. Stanley and q. f. Bernard
were chosen members of this Board
1t is not legal body in any sense. but
it will answer the same purpose as a
City Council as long as it is sustained
by the Board of Commissioners.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-07-29
Rockefeller's Life Ending in Tragedy

A dispatch from Cleveland, Ohio.
dated July 20 says: John d. Rock.
feller thirsts for sympathy and hungers
for kind word. With his amounted
millions and his mastery of men, his
lifelong ambition gratifed and no
more worlds left for mercenary conquer.
ing, the richest man in the world sits
by the hour at Forest Hill, his chin
upon his breast, or walks for hours un.
der the trees of his magnificent estate,
always alone. except for his guard. who
keeps at distance. always In gloom.
Public Opinion His Greatest Interest
He has lost interest in golf; he has
become morose. Never free in his cou.
versations with his employees. he now
speaks only when absolutely necessary
and then gives his direction tersely and
absently.
His greatest interest now is in his press
clipping bureau, which is known to be
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-07-29
TO SAVE HIS AGED FATHER.
Reno Lawyer Accused Of Perjuring
Himself at Trial Of Parent.

Patrick A. McCarran Jr.. a young
lawyer of Reno, who was a representa-
tive of Washoe County in the Nevada
Assembly of 1908, is to be arrested and
tried in the United States Court on a
charge of stealing telephone poles be-
longing to the Government and also on
a charge of perjury.
Patrick A. McCarran Sr., we'll
known sheep man, was arrested re-
Gently charged with stealing 40 tele.
phone poles. property Of the United
States Government. A true bill was
found against him by the Federal
Grand Jury. and during his trial in the
United States Court at Carson last week
young McCarran ably defended his
father and by his eloquent plea gained
his liberty for him.
United States Attorney Sardis Sum-
merfield now claims that it is the be-
lief of the United States officers that
young McCarran perjured himself
while testifying in the case in order to
acquit his father. He testified that 1t
was not his father who took the poles,
but that he took them and that he did
not know that they were Government
property. He will now be tried ON two
felony charges.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-07-29
TIP FOR RAILROAD MATTERS.

How much does the United States
Government pay the railroads for trans.
porting the mails? How does the rate
per ton per mile compare with the rate
twenty-five years ago? How much do
the express companies pay for CORE.
spending services? How does the rate
paid by them correspond with the rate
paid in 1880? Here is an opportunity
for rate regulation in which no one can
question the right of the Government
to act Why not reduce the postal de.
ficit caused by the extension of rural
free delivery, by cutting off some of
the swollen profits of the railways on
postal contracts ?-Everybody's Maga.
zine
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-07-29
EQUITABLE TO BE INVESTIGATED
New York Legislature Will Stir Up
Life Insurance Methods.

New York States Legislature has
adopted concurrent resolution provid.
ing for the investigation OF the life in.
surance business as carried ON in the
State. and particularly the methods en-
ployed by the Equitable Life Assurance
Society. Fifty thousand dollars has
been appropriated to defray the expense
Of the investigation. and the Senate has
already named its Investigators.
The message of Governor Higgins re.
commencing the investigation went
straight to the Equitable Life. He
said that 1.-THE State cannot permit the
subjects of its supervision to exist ~
licensed prodigals on other peoples
money without becoming an accom-.
plice."
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-07-29
The Diamond Cure.

The latest news from Paris, is, that
they have discovered diamond cure for
consumption. If you fear consumption
or pneumonia, it will, however, be best
for you to take that great remedy men,
toned by w. T. McGee. Of Vanleer,
Tenn. ~ had a cough, for fourteen
years. Nothing helped me, until | took
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
tion, Coughs and Colds, which gave in
slant relief. and effected permanent
cure" Unequalled quick cure. for Throat
and Lung Troubles. At the Schneider
drug store; price soc and $l.C0, gusran'
teed. Trial bottle free.