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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
Children's
Easter Clothing.

%7N all Our vast assemblage OF
complete and splendid adorn-
II ments there is no department
more tastefully and carefully
provided than the one devoted to the
children.
Here is found everything a child
could possibly need from the mo
ment of birth on up through child
hood, and in great variety.
Several items in Refers and
Sweaters for present wear:
Childrens Serge Refers, ~ length In red and
dark blue with turnover collar and cuffs 81 20
trimmed with braid. Each. ............ rT'o
ChiIdren's Double breasted Serge Refers, 'A''
length in red dark blue and brown, with Sc %
turn over collar and cuffs Each. fO'
Children's Double-breasted Refers. in black and
white check effects, trimmed with stitched
bands; turn over collar and cuffs Of velvet g. co
Each Observation-Disclosures. T/'OO
(,hildren's White and Colored Sweaters, SI ro
buttoned down front. Each. .............. FA'CO
Childrens White Worsted Sweaters. with pink
and light blue trimmings buttoned down front and
on on shoulder Prses according to $500
Third floor. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
SUSPECT IDENTIFIED
EDWARD WARREN CHARGED
WITH HIGHWAY ROBBERY.

The police of the seventh precinct who
have been at work investigating the hold
I'D and robbery Of Miss Martha NJ. Kuhnel
and Mrs Martha Keck by highwayman
last Sunday afternoon at a point not FAR
from where Woodley Lane bridge crosses
Rock creek, were rewarded yesterday
when Officers McLucas and Blake, assisted
by the Maryland authorities, arrested Ed
ward Warren, a colored man, twenty-five
years of age, at his home at Crow Hill,
Montgomery county, Md. They brought
him to the city a little after o'clock.
Capt Schneider of the seventh precinct
at once sent for Miss Kuhnel and Mrs
Keck, and both identified the man as their
assailant. To further establish his lden-
tity. a colored man who has charge or the
stable of Senator Newlands. and young
man named Henry Ward who happened 10
be in the vicinity at the time of the rob-
berry and who endeavored to capture the
footpad, were summoned to the stat0n
house this morning and both identlhed the
suspect the one they saw running away
from the scene of the holdup. Mrs. keck
called at the station house again TINS MORN
ing and again identified the prisoner
The police of the seventh precinct beneVe
the man who Is under arrest Is the one
who robbed Mrs. G. T. Dunlop. Wl1e OF
the Capital Traction Railway company
president, about four weeks ago, the roD.
berry occurring in front of her nome, oloZ
Q street northwest.
The robbery of Miss Kuhnel, who is a
teacher in the public school at Bennlng,
and Mrs. Keck, who resides at 173O 9TH
street northwest, occurred Sunday after
noon while the ladies were taking stroll
in the woods near Rock creek. When they
reached a thickly wooded portion of the
grounds the highwayman appeared and
struck Miss Kuhnel twice on the back OF
the neck. Her aunt Immediately screamed
for assistance. Several persons soon ap-
peared in response to the alarm and the
colored men was pursued, but he managed
to escape taking about "a from the two
pocketbOoks he wrested from the women.
Several colored men were locked up on sus-
picion, but none was identified until War
rem was brought into the station house
yesterday.
The police state that Warren is desper-
ate character and that he has served fVe
years in the Maryland penitentiary for
robbery and also a term in the District
jail for carrying concealed weapons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
JOHN E. CLEMENTS DEAD.
Member of First District Regiment in
War With Spain.

John E. Clements, Spanish war veteran
who served in the 1st District of Columbia
Volunteer Infantry in the war with SPAIN
died at an early hour this morning at his
home, 14O7 Sd street northwest, death being
due indirectly, it is said, to his service in
the tropics. Deceased was about twenty
nine years of age and was born in this city.
1t was his dying request that he be buried
among his comrades at Arlington and that
his remains be given a soldiers burial.
The deceased was a member of Gen. An
drew S. Burt Camp of United Spanish War
Veterans, and the camp commander,
George Marin, has been notified of his
death and of the dying request, and will
arrange for the obsequies. Mr.. Clements
was an employe of the Department OF
Agriculture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
ARRANGING FOR CONVENTION.
Directors of International Association
of Fire ENGINEERS Here.

The six members of the board of directors
of the International Association of Fire En-
gineers, who are in Washington to make ar
rangements for the thirty-fifth annual con-
venton of that body here October next
held business meeting in the office of Fire
Chief Belt. at fire department headquarters
this morning. They were in session only a
short time, when they adjourned until z
o'clock this afternoon. The chief topic of
discussion this morning was the arrange
ment of the program for the convention
During the recess Chief Belt introduced
the visitors to Commissioner mcfarland.
The latter said he is glad that the conven-
ton of fire chiefs is to be held in this city.
Those present at the meeting were Chief
Belt, George Kellogg, president of the
association, Sioux City, Iowa; James Nc
Fall secretary, Roanoke, Va: George Hor-
ton. Baltimore, Md; ]. F. MCGEE, Dallas.
Tex; Phillip Tyson, Louisville, KY, and
T. W. Haney, Jacksonville, Fla.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
Building Permits Issued.

Building permits were issucj by Inspector
Ashford today follows:
To Harry Wardman, for ten two-story
brick dwellings, 1915 to 1898 14th street.
Architect, A. H. Beers. Builder, Harry
Wardman. Estimated cost $4,000.
To p. ]. Lynagh, for two two-story brick
dwellings al 1233-1235 Delaware avenue
southwest. Architect, A. NJ. Poynton.
Builder, s. j. Brinkley. Estimated cost,
5000.
frame dwelling at 14O1 Emerson street.
Architect, A. H. Beers. Builder H. Ward
man. Estimated cost, 5000.
To James NJ. Patton, for one two-story
brick dwelling at 531 14th street northeast.
Architect, A. S. Atkinson. Builder, James
- Patton. Estimated cost, 81, 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
FUNERAL OF URBAN GEIER.
Services Over Remains at St. Mary's
Catholic Church.

Impressive services over the remains
of the late Urban Geier. who was rated
as one OF the worlds oldest twins were
held at o'clock this morning at ST
Mary's Catholic Church. of which church
he was one of the founders. High mass
of requiem was said, and the cortege
afterward proceeded to st. Mary's Gene
terry, where the interment was made. The
services We're largely attended by friends
of the deceased. Urban Geier was eighty
seven years of age. His twin sister,
Mrs. Catherine Howard of S25 street
northeast, survives him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
ABSOLUTE DIVORCE.
Decree in Favor of Mrs. Susan Frances
Hopkins of Washington.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
ROCKVILLE. Md, March 20, 1907.
Mrs. Susan Frances Hopkins of Washing
ton has been granted an absolute divorce
in the circuit court at this place from her
husband. William B. Hopkins, now under
stood to reside at Chevy Chase. The pro-
ceedings were instituted February % and
the decree was filed Monday. Infidelity was
the principal ground upon which the sep
aration was asked. The decree allows Mrs.
Hopkins alimony in the sum of $2o a month,
but in lieu of this Mr.. Hopkins has agreed
to accept 300 shares in seltzer company
of which Mr.. Hopkins is the president
Edward c. Peter represented Mrs. Hop
kins in the proceeding, apd Robert B. Peter
was the defendants attorney. The princi-
pal witnesses in the case were two Wash
ington detectives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
French Corsets for
Easter Gowns.

%@GS1 E are now showing the
4 III latest spring models OF
NNNAk our exclusive inporta-
ton. The materials are
silk batiste embroidered in rosebuds,
fancy broche in dainty shades, fine
coutils and broches-some embroid-
cred, some plain. They are all en-
bellished with fine laces. The high
bust, straight-front model is the
popular shape for spring.
Sapphire Corsets, made Of fancy brooch in white
ished with cluny lace So.5O to $500
Parame Corsets, made OF coutil, silk batiste and
, fancy m nrSshs P in the $3.50 to $I8
IAly of France Corsets. made Of silk batiste EN-
broidered in pink rosebuds. tops finished with
shirred ribbon and Valenciennes lace; straight
front, high bust, dip 5000 to S2S 90
Evening corsets, made of satin ribbon, in dainty
shades of pink and 6 20 TO SIX 90
blue. Pair. - - =. -
Bust Supporters made of satin ribbon. in SS ~
dainty shades of pink and blue. Pair. w.
Third floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
High=grade
Sewing Machines.

~ LII the machines in our
Toll stock are high-class pro-
9lA auctions and are the best
that money can buy at the
prices. They come to us direct FROM
the manufacturers, every machine
being thoroughly gone over and rig
idly tested before leaving the shops.
They are all light-running almost
noiseless), bali-bearing, box-top and
drop-head styles-many with auto
matte lift. A full set of attachments
and satisfactory guarantee with
each machine.
Special attention is called to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
Jardinieres for
Easter Plants.

cM7NEXPENSIVE Jardinieres, in
assorted shapes and sizes,
ul especially suitable for ported
plants for Easter gifts, etc.
Attention is directed to the four spe-
cial lots shown on separate tables in
our Jardiniere Department, at
25c, $50, soc. and 75c. each.
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
Silk PetticOats
For Easter.

TIT ROM a luxury to necessity
sir and in a few years-is the
LII evolution of the Silk Petit
W. coat. No womans wardrobe
is complete nowadays without one
or more. Many have Silk Skirt to
match every gown and a few others
for general wear. 1t enhances any
costume and imparts to the wearer
an air of refinement.
Our stock this spring is broad,
satisfying, complete, including every
grade, from the plain black taffeta
for general wear to the elaborate
and exclusive French creations for
evening gowns.
Special attention is called to the
following items suitable for general
wear, which are very special values:
Taffeta Silk Petticoats, in black and
colors, made with deep fare flounce
finished with wide ruffle and tucks.
Special price, $500 each.
Taffeta Silk Petticoats, black and
the new spring shades, made in sew
eral styles; some with deep flare
flounce trimmed with rows of shir-
ring and finished with wide ruffie
and folds of silk; others trimmed
with graduated accordion-plaited
1ounce finished with ruffle and
tucks.
Special price, $50 each.
Third floor. Eleventh ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
Best Quality
Seeds and Bulbs.

TlTT1 E invite attention to our
N|V first showing for this
NN season of Flower Seeds
and Bulbs of high
quality. Those who have obtained
their supplies of these, items from us
in past years are fully acquainted
with the satisfactory results af-
forded.
Best Lawn Grass Seed, pckg l5C.
Johnson's Best Flower Seeds including 70
Sweet Peas. 4 pckgs. for. ................ D.
Johnson's Vegetable Seeds. 2 large pckgs rc
Pearl Tuberose Bulbs, dozen. I5c.
eladiolus Bulbs, dozen. .... I5c.
Tuberose Begonia Bulbs, double, EACH oC.
Caladium or Elephant Ear ~ ,nd roc
BUILDS, eacn.. ..'.,-....s...
Dahlias. each. Observation-Disclosures. I5c.
peopies, each. zoe.
Lily of the Valley, each. &c.; Is for...... 4oc.
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
"The White, "

which we have recently added to our
stock. The well-established reputa-
ton of this machine for lghtness OF
running, simplicity of construction
and excellence of work, together
with our guarantee, make it an abb
solutely safe investment.
Satisfactory arrangements can be
made at the department for partial
payments.
Second Hoor. q ct. e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
Women's
Easter Footwear.

~ PECIAL attention is direct
VA ed to new line of Women's
~ 3-eyelet Court Ties, of pat
ent coltskin, with plain toe,
short vamp, high arch, high Cuban
heel and welt sole. A stylish, per-
.fect-ftting, comfortable and we'll
wearing Tie.
$3.50 a pair.
Third noor Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
Glass Vases for
Easter Flowers.

~ LASS Vases, in both plain
4 ~ and green crystal colorings,
Wy and in assorted shapes and
sizes, Including some extra
tall effects especially suitable for
Easter lilies and other long stem
flowers.
Ioc. to $500 each.
Fifth Door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
PLANS UNDER WAY FOR SCHOOL
EXHIBIT AT JAMEsToWN.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

special Correspondence OF The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, March 20, 1907.
The committee appointed to arrange for
suitable exhibit at the jamestown expo
sition for the public schools Of this city,
composed Of Col. Theodore H. Ficklin,
principal Of George Washington High
School; Miss Ada Gregg, principal of Lee
School for Young Ladies, and Mr.. Laurence
Stabler, a member Of the city school board,
are actively planning for the exhibit and
have already secured space at the exposi-
ton for the Alexandria exhibit. The COM
mittee having the affair in charge hopes
to make a showing that will compare IA
vorably with any in the state, and with
this object in view will spare no pains in
making the exhibit come up to the highest
standard possible
Whether or not Alexandria city will be
represented at the exposition has not yet
been fully determined upon. The matter
is being considered by the members compos-
ing the chamber of commerce, and the
committee having this matter in charge
will report at the next meeting of that
body, which will be held next month.
Mr.. ]. T. Preston, secretary Of the organi-
zation, stated this morning that he could
not give out anything definite concerning
the matter pending the report of the COM
mittee 1t is generally conceded that the
city will have a representation of some
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
Beautiful Easter Millinery.

% NEVER charming collection of Trimmed Hats for Easter
M Additional mpoaons have recently been received showing
wv the effects vogue in Paris
These, together with collection of particularly refined
the premises will be shown
And the hats trimmed by mlners shown great
caught the Paris style with here
there little American touch and that you'll like them all
the better.
children unusual trimmed and unmmed
and beauty and real fitness than before
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
ITEMS Clothing for Easter.

spring stock of Mems Blue Black and Fancy
AN embraces all the
w this seasons production
new sack somewhat shorter slightly closer
fitting model and the
in stripes, checks and overplaids.
Bloch Co.'S goods generously stock
and all goods strictly all wool
fWT,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
Appropriate Articles
For Easter Gifts.

WN VERY item is contrived TO
UN meet some particular want,
~ either for Easter gift
giving or for personal use
or adornment; and mostly all are
out of the line of the conventional
shopping. Herein, then, lies the
fascination of selecting odd trinkets
and bewitching belongings from our
wealth of varied attractions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
Mems Stylish
Soft Hats.

SWQ l. QnaUSe
~ OFT Hats are very popular
VA this season. We have never
~ sold SO many thus early a, !, in
a season before, and the de-
mand keeps up, especially for the
nobby Telescopes in French gray
and pearl.
Special attention is called to
Our 5000 lime,
which is large and impressive.
In addition to Our regular lines OF
Soft Hats we make specially OF in
dividual and distinctive styles IN
Young Mems College Hats and
Crushes.
Sn.OO and up.
w. & L. "Speciar Stiff Hats,
$500 and $500.
Knapp" Felt Stiff Hats, $500.
Fancy Hat Bands, in school and
college colors, soc. each.
Main floor st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
Effort to Secure Improvement.

The members of the street committee are
endeavoring to have the upper portion of
King street paved with vitrified brick, and
with this object i'll view petition is being
circulated to secure the signatures of the
abutting property owners for the work 1t
is stipulated in the petition that the work
will be done along the lines that work
of a similar character has been done pre-
vious to this, that Is, that the abutting
property owners will pay one-third of the
cost, the railway about one-third and the
city the remainder. The work of construct
ing a sewer on a part of upper King street
will be commenced at an early date by
CITY Engineer Dunn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
In the Police Court.

George Putnam, who lives at Belmont,
Fairfax county, was a prisoner in the po-
lice court this morning to answer charge
of assaulting young colored boy named
Charles Venney with a blackjack 20
liceman Young. who made the arrest, told
the court that in order to subdue the pris-
oner he was compelled to strike him with
his baton. The prisoner had an ugly cash
over his forehead and his left arm was in
a bandage it being stated that joint had
been dislocated. Justice Cation told the
prisoner he had suffered enough and dis
missed him Afterward Dr. Warfeld took
four stitches in the mans forehead and
also treated him. Putnams injuries were
treated at the hospital
Preston Withers, colored, was arra1gned
in police court today to answer a charge
of disorderly conduct and defacing the
property of Lizzie Drayton, also colored.
The prisoner admitted being disorderly.
but denied destroying property. The evil
dence elected at the hearing was, however
against him and the court imposed fine
of $40. Before Withers left the dock Mr..
William Gambler. warden of the city Jail,
aske to be sworn Afterward he told the
court that over a year ago. during his alb
sence, Withers left the Jail before his time
had expired another mans release or
the same name. This the prisoner denied,
but the court imposed an additional fine of
$40 on Withers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
Death Of Mrs. Shattuck.

Mrs. Alice De Kalb Armstrong Shattuck,
widow of Lucius Shattuck, died this morn
ing at her home 514 Prince street. Her
death was the result of a fall she sustained
some time ago, and since then Mrs. Shat
tuck has been confined to her home. The
deceased was sixty-two years of age. and
was daught of the late ]. T. Armstrong.
The funeral arrangements have not yet
been completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
General Matters.

was daught of the late ]. I. Armstrong.
The funeral arrangements have not yet
been completed.
General Matters.
- Owing to the inability of the complainant,
Rev. ]. Byron Hopkins, colored, to appear
in the Police Court this morning in the cases
of John Travers, jr., fannie Trigger, Luther
Sutherland and E. ]. McDermott arrested
on suspicion of assaulting the plaintiff,
Justice Cation continued the case until We'd
nesday morning next.
The marriage of Miss Adelaide Ursula
Kirk and Mr.. James William May occurred
at the Methodist Protestant Church at
o'clock last night and was carried out as
announced in yesterdays Star. Following
the ceremony reception was held at the
home of the bride, POS North Columbus
street, which was attended by the lmme-
date relatives of the two families. After
ward Mr. and Mrs. May left for northern
trip. Upon their return they Will reside III
this city.
The musical entertainment held last night
at Lee Camp Hall, under the auspices of
the Alexandria Free kindergarten, which
was directed by Mrs. Oscar Carter, was
largely attended. The proceeds will be used
for the kindergarten.
The Alexandria Athletic Association bas-
ket ball team has arranged for a game with
a team from Berwyn, Md, which will be
played tonight at the hall of the local team.
Saturday night the nome team will play
two games. The first game will be with the
Young Mems Christian Association of Bal
timore, and the second game with the tield
Larks of Washington.
1t has been definitely decided to try Will
liam Johnson, alias George Midget, colored
for the alleged murder of Charles T. Smith,
Wednesday next. Johnson is still confined
at the Jail at Fredericksburg, Va. All of
the witnesses have Heen summoned In the
case. The trial. it is expected, will be a
speedy one. The murder of Smith occurred
October 70, 1906
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-07
NEGRO LEAPS FROM TRAIN
GOING FORTY MILES AN HOUR


The fate of Jim Mitchell, a negro
wanted in Hattiesburg for retailing,
hinges on the question of whether he
struck on his head or his feet when he
leaped from passenger train No. @,
going at forty miles an hour short
distance this side Of Poplarville, about
IL o'clock last night.
Mitchell left here about month
ago and was located at Bogalusa, La,
and officer J. G. Fairly reached there
yesterday and placed him under ar
rest. He handcuffed him securely, and
the return trip from Bogalusa was
made without incident until a short
distance this side of Poplarville when
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-07
AND.
Womdr 5 Interests

panied by their little boy and their
nephew. Barksdell Stevens, left Tues
day morning for Battle Creek, Michi-
gan. where they win spend the heated
term. Mr.. and Mrs. Stevens expect
to remain in the North until Septem-
Der.
Mrs. R. B. Stapleton, who is to rep
resent the state of mississippi at the
Convention Of Mothers to be held IN
jamestown, Va, was unable to leave
for that place yesterday as intended
She was prevented from leaving by
the illness of her brother, DR.. George
Lackey.
Miss Kate Cullinane and her father,
of Mobile, Ala, who are spending
awhile at Rawls Springs, spent Mon
day with Mr.. J. r. Collins and family
on Laurel street. They will return to
their home today.
70
Mrs. R. B stapleton did not leave for
jamestown yesterday as intended, to
take charge of the Mothers and Chill
dren's Congress, on account Of the i'll
ness Of her brother, DR.. George Lack
ey.
Mr.. w. H. Dennis left vester,;av FIR
Coopers Wells, where he win spend
a week, before going to his home in
Newton.
Mrs. A. I. J. Wallace and children
LOT Laurel, are visiting Mr. T. M. Full
Ter and family on Bay street.
| Miss Sadie Mccormick Of Meridian
is the guest Of Mrs. Matthews on Main
street.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-07
An Old, Old story.

An antiquary vas chuckling over an
article on extravaganza of dress. "a
man wrote this, I'll warrant" he said.
"Men are always writing such things
See what man wrote in 1880 Of GER
tain Miss Phraser's gown
And he read from his notebook
''rhis lovely rich gown, of the best
brocade, much bejeweled and embroid-
cred, cost 1880. 1t rights Sir Clave
Scroope, who is much in love with her,
from marrying her, saying his estate
will scarce maintain her in Clothes"
He turned another page.
mime. de Montespan," he read, "wore
at great court festival gown of gold
on gold embroidered in gold, bordered
with gold, and over that gold frieze
stitched with certain gold which
makes the most divine stuff imagi-
nable. But why deck out the human
form with such ruinous extravaganceY'
Louisville Courier-Journal