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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-11-01
CONCRETE FLOORS.
(H. M. Bainer.)

Too much care can not be exercised
in preparing the foundation for con-
crete floor. This should always be
we'll drained and firmed, to depth of
from to inches below the concrete
At the Colorado agricultural college
we find that it pays to thoroughly
lamp this foundation before putting
on the mixture. If the soil contains
a great deal of clay, it may be neces-
sary to remove part of it and to fill
in with broken stone, gravel, or Gin
ders to within four or six inches of the
proposed finished surface, depending
on the thickness Of the floor. Blind
drains of coarse gravel or tile may be
laid from the lowest points in the ex-
cavation to carry off any water that
may accumulate beneath the struc-
ture.
For the construction of the ordinary
stable or barn floor, which is not to
carry any great weight, the following
proportion is to be recommended for
the concrete BASEL part cement, IL
parts clean, sharp sand, and 5 parts
of loose gravel or broken stone. This
should be finished on the surface with
a 1 to 1 IL inch layer of mixture of
1 part cement and 1 IL to parts
clean, sharp sand. The total thickness
of this floor must be from to inch
es depending upon the load it has to
carry.
For engine foundations, floors or
driveways over which heavy loads
pass, the following proportion is to
be recommended: One part cement,
two parts sand, and four parts brok-
en- stone or gravel
For all large floors it is advisable
to place the concrete in sections not
to exceed six feet square. This may
be done by placing a two-inch plank
of width equal to the desired thick
ness of the floor on edge as a box in
which the concrete is tamped until
water begins to show on top. Make
several of these forms, holding the
plank in place by means of stakes
driven into the under surface. These
stakes should be driven on the outside
of the form SO they may be easily re-
moved after the concrete has set and
the planks have been taken out. Fill
alternate forms at first, tamping with
concrete thoroughly, especially the
edges. On the same day, as soon as
the concrete has set, remove the cross
wise plank and fill in the forms not
filled at first. Mark the side plank to
show exactly where the points come.
The finishing coat should be spread
on before the concrete has set. To
make this of uniform thickness it is
best to place either 1 or 1 IL inch
wood strips, as desired, on top of the
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-11-01

bined areas of Massachusetts and
Rhode Island. The transit lines had
length of $4,000 linear miles, while
the level lines run amount to 24,218
miles, or nearly sufficient to go around
the earth.
"The diamond drillings for dam
sites and canals amount to 47,515 feet,
or more than nine miles. Today the
service owns and has at work 1,154
horses and mules. 1t operates nine
locomotives, 223 cars and twenty-three
miles of railroad, thirty-nine stationary
engines and twenty-seven steam en-
gines. 1t has constructed and is oper
ating five electric light plants. This
work has been carried on with the fol
lowing force: Classified service, $50,
including the Washington office; la
borers employed directly by the gov
eminent, $500; labOrers employed by
contractors, 6,10O, or a total of all
forces of 10000. The expenditures
now total about $1,OOO,OOO per month.
The excavations of earth and rock
amount to 100000 cubic yards, or
about one-fourth the estimated yards
of the Panama canal. AS a result of
the operations of the reclamation serv-
ice eight new towns have been con-
structed and 10000 people have taken
up their residence in the desert"
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-11-01

When the milk is quickly cooled the
growth of all germ life is checked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. On Saturday. April 2J.
t 1gU,, at ~ M at ST Margaret's Episcopal
Ihurch by the Rev Herbert Scott Smith Mrs
r. lANDERPOEL ARMSTRONG and MIR PER-
C1NAL SCHMUCk. " ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
MRS. E. A. TURNER DEAD.
Past National President Of the Won
ans Relief Corps.

Members of the Woman's Relief Corps of
the Department of the Potomac, G. A. R.,
were surprised and shocked last night when
they received word from Andersonville, Ga,
of the death there of Mrs. Elizabeth A. Tur-
ner, past national president of that organi-
zation. Mrs. Turner resided in Boston, but is
acquainted with many of the members Of
the w. R. c. in Washington.
In addition to being past national presi-
dent of the relief corps, Mrs. Turner was
chairman of the board of managers of the
national reservation at Andersonvile,
where the Confederate prison was located
during the civil war. Although seventy
eight years of age, she was a woman of
wonderful vitality and made frequent trips
to Georgia in the interest of the historical
reservation.
1t was said last night that Mrs. Isabel
Worrell Ball, president of the Relief Corps
of the Department Of the Potomac, will call
meeting of her staff and take suitable
action on the death of the past national
president The latter is said to have given
up her life while performing her duties to
the organization and to the memories of the
fallen soldiers of the Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
ELUDED HISfURSUERS
MAN STEALS REVOLVER AND
SUCCEEDS IN ESCAPING.

81 want to buy q revolver" a mild-man-
nered colored man, who entered the store
of s. Rosenthal, 6O5 street, last evening,
remarked. The clerk who was behind the
counter opened the show case and pulled
out several guns and laid them on the
counter for the prospective customer to ex-
| anime. The latter picked out one of the
largest and then asked for some cartridges
for the weapon. The clerk produced box
of them.
Will you show me how to load the gum
the customer asked.
Certainly" the obliging clerk replied !;
and he pushed one of the cartridges into
place in the barrel. The customer took the
gun in his hand and looked at ii carefully.
'Ill have to owe you for this the visitor
stated, pointing the weapon directly at the
clerk.
Wait minute the clerk shouted.
I'm going to kill some one, and it's up
to you to catch me- was the reply. The
customer" moved quickly to the door. AS
soon as he gained the street the man with
the gun started on run, but the clerk was
after him.
I'm a bad man. and 1 kill people," the
fugitive shouted: and the remark had a
deterring effect on the clerk. The blowing
Of a police whistle started a large crowd
to join in the chase.
Toward Police Headquarters.
Directly toward police headquarters, a
block away. the man with the gun ran, and
he did not hesitate to pass under the very
caves of the building where are located
Maj. Sylvesters best sleuths, and then
down the alley alongside the building. De-
tecttve O'Brien and Telephone Operator
Reall were aroused by the whistle, and they
joined in the chase, BealI jumping out of a
window.
The man disappeared at the end of the
alley. very careful search of the sur
rounding premises failed for the time being
to locate him.
About fifteen minutes after the fugitive
mad disappeared in the stables in the rear
OF police Headquarters. however, Policemen
Murphy and Lauten noticed him at the en-
trance to the stables on c street between
~ and 9th streets, and took him into Gus
tody.
what did you want with the gun?' the
prisoner was asked.
y was going to kill my girl with it," he
replied.
When taken to the station house the pris-
oner gave his name as Richard Moore,
twenty years old
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
DIED.

BATES. On Saturday, April 81. 1907, at :45am..
EDWARD BhTE oR IN his eighty 9plaa
year. e'
1921 f fsG% his late residence The BaddOc
at pm. Interpent private. -.
BOWIE, Departed this life Wednesday evening.
April p; 1907, EMMA HARRlETT. daughter
r, years. three months and eleven days.
Funeral service at Israel c. NJ. f. Church Sunday.
April %, at 1:30 pm.
cooKS n :, On Friday. April %, 1907. at 10 pm.
Funeral from her late residence. 7I0 10th street
s sqGthsss5 nj Monday April 90 at $50 pm.
GAR B ,apz EnteTea into rest THURSDAY April
daughters residence, 222l Cleveland avenue.
invited i, a. al 30 clock Relatives and friends
RICHARD GORIIAM HICKMAN, eldest SON OF
Thomas and Mallie Hickman. brother of Mrs.
Clarence Hickman.
w lola ts Ak place from his resi-
49, S St2 vo o'clock pm Pittsburg. Cincinnati
Ho mSd u6 On satuEday April 21 1907
George N Holland and mother of Calvin A.
northeast tuesday, April 30. at 10 o sEeet
an Relatives and friends invited 3
illness FRANK RRotsE, SON Of af' ). Ed i%ia
. and the late Virginia Krouse
Funeral services at his fathers residence 2457 p
street Monday. April 90 at pm; private.
NoKES. On Thursday. April Is. 1907 at tho
home OF her grandmother. Mrs. Stewart 303
10th street southeast. MAUD JANE N0KES.
aged eighteen years.
Past her suffering. past her pain;
Cease Cease to weep. for tears are vain.
Lain the tumult OF thy breast,
tha Ep~~
southeast between 9th and 5th streets. Sunday.
April rs. at 2 O'Clock. Relatives and friends
Greea n On Yrfsda AF e sS Il Silver
Brown, beloved wife OF Lynn L. Powers and
daughter Of Harry A. Brown OF Washington,
scHMIDT sG On April 20. 1907 at Rupert Home.
Funeral from Thomas r. Nally & Sons. under
s sakes parlST 1881 lth street southeast
friends respectfully invited to attend. Inter- ter.
ment at Rock Creek cemetery.
THOMPSON. On April 81 1907 al Georgetown
University Hospital. DANIEL NJ. THOMPSON,
T6 of ,H the late Joseph Thomps9n
seen at George w. Wises funeral parlors 300
street northwest.
Funeral from Oak Hill Chapel Monday. April 20.
at pm. Rockville papers please copyD
1907. at 9:05 o'clock pm, after long Illness
NORA PERRIN WALL (nee Hall.
In Memoriam.
son JOHN FRANCIS BROWN who departed
this life one year ago today. April ~, 1906.
You never will be forgotten. darling son;
Never will you be.
As long as life lasts
l Will always think Of thee.
BY HIS MOTHER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
ATTRACTION AT LAWN FETE.
Plans of Woman's League, National
Junior Republic

The members of the Woman's League of
the National Junior Republic are 1ealously
working for the success of their attraction
at the lawn fete to be given at Friendship
Friday and Saturday, May 10 and II. Great
interest has been manifested in the under
taking and plans being completed for
one of the most attractive features of what
promises to be the greatest society event
of the spring season. The services of Mr..
George A. Bentley of the Belasco Theater
have been enlisted, and under his direction
a continuous high-class vaudeville perform
ance will be offered in The Theater Co
mique' from the hours of to Z o'clock.
Among the directors of the Women 8
League who are promoting the attraction
are Mrs. Charles w. Fairbanks, Mrs. Mary
S. Lockwood. Mrs. John S. Flair, Mrs.
James McNabb, Mrs. Arthur T. Ramsey,
Mrs. Charles H. Ackert, Mrs. A. NJ. p.
Maschmeyer, Mrs. B. H. Warner, Mrs.
John NJ. Thurston, Mrs. Henry F. Blount,
Mrs. julius c. Burrows Mrs Harry c.
Mclean, Mrs. c. w. Richardson, Mrs.
Theodore North Mclaughlin, Mrs. John E.
Shoemaker, Mrs. Samuel G. Cornwell, Mrs.
Henry Gannett, Mrs. John M: Gregory,
Mrs. James E. Gilbert, Mrs Hannah B.
Sperry and Mrs. George 7. Smallwood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
NEWS OF FREDERICKSBURG.
Onion Monument Bearing Inscription
in Praise of Southern Soldiers.

Special Correspondence of The Star
FREDERICKSBURG Va, April 26, 1907.
The applications for liquor licenses in
this city, which were to have been heard
the 25th of this month, were postponed by
Judge Goolrick of the corpora ton court
until Monday next.
George w. Mcconnell Of Angora, Ind,
and Miss Frances Agness McWhIrt
daughter of Mr. w. A. McWhirt of Spott-
sylvania county, were married recently at
the home of Mr.. G. w. Burtzner at Gar
rett, Ind. Rev c. B. Jones of the Baptist
church at Auburn officiated.
Daniel j. Mullen and Miss Julia A.
Graves, both of Spottsylvania county, were
married Wednesday night in the Catholic
parsonage, this city. Father Perrig Of
ficated.
Mr. Herbert A. Carlton, general secre-
tary of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew of
the Episcopal Church, delivered an address
before the local chapter of the Brother
hood of the st. Georges Episcopal Church
of this city Wednesday night.
The monument recently erected by the
state of New Jersey in Spottsylvania coun-
ty, near Salem Church. to commemorate
the services of the 23d Regiment, New Jer-
sey Volunteers, in the battle of Salem
Church, has been placed in position ready
for the unwilling, which Will take place
the Doth of this month. The monument IS
a very handsome affair of gray marble.
twenty feet high. with a lfe-size soldier at
the inscription in large raised letters, ''23
Regiment, New Jersey Vols" There are
four large brass plates; the one facing the
road contains the following inscription:
Monument to commemorate the services
of the Odd Regiment, New Jersey Volun-
teer Infantry, in t'e battle of Salem
Church, Va, May 3, 1863" etc.
On one plate is the blowing inscriptions:
ITO the brave Alabama boys, our oppo-
nents on this field of battle, whose memory
we honor, this tablet is dedicated
In all probability this is the only molu-
ment erected in the United States. outside
of the monument erected several years
ago at Antietam, Maryland, that bears
any inscription in praise of the southern
troops.
A large gathering of prominent veterans
and officials is expected at the unwilling,
over 200 having signified their intention of
attending from Philadelphia alone. Judge
John T. Goolrick of the corporation court
of this city, a confederate veteran, will de-
liver an address on the occasion of the I'M
yelling. Music will be furnished by
Franklin's Band of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
Record-Breaking Destroyers.

There are destroyers in our and other
navies of the world which could cross the
ocean at a record-breaking speed were it
not for the matter of carrying the neces-
sary coal, which would tax the capacity of
the craft. An effort win be made TO solve
this problem by the construction of a 3d.
600 horsepower craft driven by five gas
engines, each of 6,000 horsepower. These
are the largest marine gas engines ever
constructed, and because of the great econ
omy of their operation it is expected that
the boat will be able to cross the Atlantic
ocean in four days depending alone on her
own fuel supplies. The maximum speed of
the boat will be 33 knots. but on the trans
atlantic trip it is proposed to maintain
speed of so knots all the time. The Brit
ish government has already experimental
with marine gas engines, but not on this
prcdigious scale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
Metropolitan Church Musicale.

musical was given in the Metropolitan
Methodist Church Wednesday evening.
April "a, by Mrs Rose Maxwell Dickey,
Vlolinlst, and Mrs. Dayelle T. WEIGH. vocal
ISL assisted by Mrs X l.. Russell pianist.
Mrs Dlckey's broad tone and artistic inter-
probation made a strong appeal. Mrs.
Welch's charming renditions were greatly
appreciated, while the fiuency and dainti-
ness of Mrs. RusseIrs NUMBER scored at
once The program was as follows: Vocal.
Spring, Henschel; violin. "Adagio," Ries
vocal, ta) Loves Passing" IS. Coleridge
Iayior), Oh Happy Song Del Riego);
violin (a) "Solvejg's Song" OBJ Il Love
Ihee (c) Melody" Grieg: vocal ta)
~, "A Message to Phyllis" (GlberD, db) Polly
Wills lArne); piano. (a) MY Sweet Re
pose (SchuberO. OBJ "Hark! Hark, the
Lark Uiszp; violin, "Legende." Wienaw-
SKI; vocal, Jewel Song c'Faust'D. Gou-
nod; violin, Concerto De Berot. The
accompanies of the evening were Miss Nell
lie Hodges and Mrs. X. l.. Russell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
HE DOES HIS BEST.
Dr.. Chancellor Speaks to Federation
of Women's Clubs.

OF Women's Clubs.
In an address before large gathering
of the members of the District of Column
bia Federation of Women's Clubs last
evening at the Public Library. DIR. Will
liam E. Chancellor, superintendent of
schools. declared that women should have
suffrage, and said the gentler sex can do
much for the cause of education and for
its improvement
1.-The courses Of study in America" the
speaker remarked, have been prepared by
men and carried out by the women"
Continuing, the lecturer spoke of the diff
ficulty of managing the public school sys-
tenn of the District of Columbia, and said
1t is no easy matter to watch over 1000
teachers and 10000 pupils and an expendi-
ture of more than S3,OO0,OOO per year
during the past year. the speaker
added, people have come to me and I'M
folded plans upon which to run the public
school system of the District Of Columbia,
and when l asked them how many people
they employed, they nvaribly answered
that they employed l-'ne Then there are
others who speak of the easy situation
which l occupy, but that is probably be-
cause they have not read the newspapers.
1t is said the government Of the District
of Columbia has been ideal for the past
the scrool houses built were not given the
proper amount Of playground. The prog
ress made during the past six years has
been remarka BILE"
The speaker explained that he does not
believe that the women should do all of
the classroom work and have nothing to
do with the management of the schools.
Education is my hobby" he said, in con-
clusion, land it's the only thing 1 do know.
I may know little about it, but 1 do my
best"
Mrs. Charlotte E. Main presided at the
meeting. At business session it was de-
cided to hold the annual meeting in May
instead of November, as heretofore. Mrs
H. H. Barrol, Mrs. w. G. Mcdowell and
Mrs. Calvin Nelson We're elected directors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
EDGAR E. DEFAULT DROWNED.
Respected Young Man Plunges De-
liberately Into River.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
FREDERICKSBURG, Va, April &c, 1907.
Edgar E. DeVault, a much-respected
young man of this city, was drowned this
afternoon about l o'clock in the RIPARIAN
mock river here. In company with two
gentlemen friends he went to the wharf of
the Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Rail-
way Company and lay down beneath the
sheds in cool spot. He was left there by
his friends and in about half hour he was
seen to get up, remove his coat and hat and
leap from the wharf into the water, which
has a depth at that point of about seven
teen feet. There was strong current In
the river and he was carried about twenty
five feet before going down for the last
time No cause can be assigned for his act
other than he has been drinking freely for
the past three days. DeVault was SON Of
a Baptist missionary and was born in
China He came to this city about five
years ago to attend the Fredericksburg
College but of late he had been engaged In
the insurance business. His mother, a half
sister and brother survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
Strong and Vigorous After
FOry.Eight Years Married Life

Mr.. and Mrs. Emery S.
Southwick of WOonsocket,
r. l., have been married
48 years, and are still hale
and hearty, and owe their
old age and vigor to DUP
FY'S PURE MALT WHIS-
KEY. Mr.. uthwick
wrote on Sept. 10th, 1906:
II deem it sufficient to say that
I have used DUFFY'S MALT
WHISKEY and have received
marked benefit from it,. If I live
till the 10th of October will COM
plete my II years, and I guess I
shall, for I am in pretty good health
now. Your Malt Whiskey must
have the credit therefor"
Mr.. Southwick is one of the
many thousands of men and women
throughout the United States who
owe their vigor, strength and long
life to the great Tonic Stimulant
and Remover of Youth, Duffy's
Pure Malt Whiskey, and join in
extolling it's merits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

Mr.. C. NJ Ward, who was injured in q
runaway Sunday last continues serious.
AT the home of Mr.. and Mrs. V. II.
Nicholson, Cedar Grove. last evening re-
ception was rendered Harry Linwood
Nicholson and his bride
The condition of James r. William who
mas been seriously i'll, is only slightly im-
proved.
Dr. and Mrs. Chas. II. Nourse of Darnes-
town announce the approaching marriage
OF their daughter. Miss Helen Nourse and
MI w. Morris Haines of Linwood Md The
ceremony is to occur at Jamestown May
To- Rev. Dr. o. II. Stone will ofhciate.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. McGil Williams of
fooiesville announce the coming marriage
OF their daughter Miss Bette II Williams
10 Mr.. George William Brewer of Bealls-
vile In st. Peters Episcopal Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
Probably Catching.

From Harper's Weekly
young matron of Baltimore upon en-
tering her nursery found her youngest in
tears.
"Why, what's the matter with Harry"
she asked the nurse.
Hes mad, num- explained nurse, be
cause l wouldn't let him go to the Sim
monses acrost the strate."
and why wouldn't you let him go,
Norah?'
Because, mum, they're havin' cha
rades, so he said, an / wasn't sure wheth-
ed he'd had thin or not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
BORN.
MARRIED.

DYER On Thursday April 25 1907, at 4 am.
10 Mr. and Mrs William W. Dyer, daughter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
Give a Straw Ride

me members of Rose Leaf Pleasure Club
OF southeast Washington INDUCED in their
nrst straw ride last Wednesday evening.
The party assembled at the club rooms
ana was conveyed by a large four-horse
team to the Dustin home at Forestville,
MO. where games and dancing were in
order. Refreshments were served
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
Boyds and Vicinity.
dependence of The Star.

BOYDS, Nd. April 81, 1907.
What is regarded here as a malicious at
tempt to injure Mr.. John L. Burch, some
one on his place. recently came TO light.
On two occasions, it is declared. crushed
glass was put in a pump, very likely for
an evil purpose.
The condition of Bradley Ward, son of
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-12-12
EDITORIAL SNAPSHOTS.

n me white uarOna cau Rcop from
war ror ten FcarE more there VIII bc
witnessed, lbo lmmcnso gold prOduc.
non aiding il nu accumulated fund
lb1l VIII mako lbo rom colossal enter.
plaoa Dosslblo McxlcaD lIcruDd.
We Hko H. however, lbm II rs y
mighty good thing for lhc prcHdCurg
family Dbol be- doesn't have ~ depend
on hunting ror u wing Topoln c0p.
llU
n Mr Roosevelt viii DcIBoycrc IN si-
lonoo he may convince tho country IN
time tbal bo ig actually pursuing u
maioraclOr Bl Louis Port Dispatch
Some heirs Or George Washington
have begun proceedings ~ rccDycr lIc
tOwH size N Cincinnati on claim
100 yoars Old Tbo Inhabitants Of ne
ems bayc not yel begun ~ move oUl
hDwcyor PbiladoIpbia inquirer
Wbol Is virginia doing ~ sayo hcl
forests from destruction ana ~ ~.
| plonlsb forest lands lbm have been
N'UU0o0f " W u tubl"ri mat dcluHHdy
o1r seriODa confederation Richmond
JimosDisDGtgb
| ~ another method Or prcycnInl
Danios perhaps n wOud bc worm
wbilo ~ Uy the mbomc N not Jiunp
m moro llaD cJB be- cbowcd india.
n1DDUs &owF
DO0bDea HsD, me country VII
agren ~ currency reform when NJ,
r"fDUuorE anroo upon n BwONyr
/ Standard rHlOn
10 jndnr from lbo lOug lisl N ratal
I iNos w the door country n secma moro
Ugem ~ protect lbo uDway hunter
man lbo warF hunted HoW YoH
| JUbuur.