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Evening star., 1907-09-01


~ tiQue quaint and curious, espe-
"A ciaIly those of musical bent,
WV have the opportunity of seeing
az interesting a collection OF
c,i,.ar o15-fashioned square pianos as there
is in the country any time they choose TO
visit the warerooms of Hugo Worch' the
-,foro manufacturer and dealer twenty
+i,-a or thirty of these ancient instruments
rarpins in degree of decrepitUde from leg
loss stringless boxes to an elghty-HNe-
year-oId wonder in perfect state OF preser-
walton. have come into the possession OF
Mr.. Worch during the many years OF MS
activity in the piano business. SIX OF the
hest specimens have been rubbed up Dll
preparatory to beng Grated and shipped to
New York to form part of the national
music show at the Madison Square Garden.
Four of the six quaint instruments that
Mr. Worch will ship to New York within
O few days are shown in the above Illus
tratons. The kahl piano pictured above
one Of the first made in Washington-WlLl
not form part of the exhibit, but Is inter-
esting as the handiwork OF the pioneer
Washington piano manufacturer.
OF the six old squares, that made IN
London by Christian K. Gamer about the
year 1T6S is the Oldest 1t was imported
to America by a Virginia planter named
Berry for the of his daughter, who at
an early age had developed decided musl-
cal bent. In those days the Eastern branch
was navigable for ocean liners of the
period, and 1t was in one of those sturdy
old sailing vessels that the piano was
brought up the Potomac and landed at
Bladeusburg, Md, whence 1t was hauled
by stage to the Berry home in Fairfax
county. 1t remained in the same family
until purchased in 1898 by Mr.. Worch, who
fancied 1t for his collection. This queer
old Gamer instrument is one of the very
earliest OF London productions, and Is of
the type first imported to the colonies. Its
class of construction was copied in detail
by the early manufacturers of this country,
which accounts for the similarity in size
and form of the first American instru-
ments.
Tfen there is the William Geib, a ninety
hve-y ear-old instrument that has been kept
in such perfect state of preservation that
its tone is sweet and mellow, saving a
slight jingling quality. One broken string
is its only imperfection. Mr.. Worch, whose
study of the history of the piano classes
him as an authority on the subject, Is par
ticularly found of this fine old instrument.
This Geib square" he says" shows
decided Improvement in the style and case
work and general appearance compared
with earlier makes. The instrument in my
possession is constructed with q conscien-
tous attention TO minor detail that must
place the name of William Geib of New
York In the list of those self-sacrifcing
men who labored necessarily with hon
est purpose in view and a fine love for their
art. He belonged to that class of mechan-
ics who were pianomakers more because of
the attraction the art had for them than
for the pecUniary gain"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-18
IMPORTS FROM CUBA
WILL EXCEED EXPORTS

Imports from Cuba for this year viii
exceed the exports to the island by
s50. 900. 00G. according to statistics received
at the Department of Commerce and
Labor.
In tine nine months ending with sep
TENDER the latest period for Wnich
statistics have been received, the loLai
value of the exports from the united
States 10 Cuba IS in round terms $40
0oU, coo. as against SS5,0O,00 or less, at
the same time last year.
Cigars, cigarettes, and cheroots I'M
orted from the island show Slight
decrease. both in quantity and value.
Bananas also took a slump, and there
as q decided falling off in oranges.
The chief increase In imports IRON
Cuba occurs in sugar. while leaf to-
laccO, the next largest value IN articles
imported. shows a marked decline Only
three billion pounds Of sugar have
been imported from the island this year.
The value. thereof, is estimated at &c.,
00D. 0J0
Flour is the principal article OF ex-
portatiOu TO the island, $2.50o.0O0 worth
Of that necessity having been shipped
during the present year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-18
AUTO KILLS YOUNGSTER,,
THREE STATES HUNT GAR

PAWTUCKET, r. T., Nov 1s.-The
police of Rhode Island, Massachusetts,
and Connecticut have been notified 70
watch for the big red touring car which
killed Elmer w. Buck. aged ten years.
and injured his three companions yes
terday at Cross and Broad streets.
Young Buck. with his brothers. Herbert
and Albert, and Leo Ormond, were re-
turning from Sunday school when the
automobile ran I'D on the sidewalk n,
trying 10 a FOid a carriage.
Elmer wa caught between the car
ard a telegraph pole and crushed TO
death, while the others escaped with
slight Injuries. Immediately after the
accident the two men IN the car sped
away before any one got the number.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-18
BABY TIED IN BAG
PLACED ON TRACKS
Policeman Risked Life Be-
fore Train to Save
What -!

NEW YORK, Nov. Somebody
has dropped a b-haby-in a feed-bag-
on the railroad-tracki" painted boy,
his face erimsoned by excitement. his
hair standing up, TO Bicycle Policeman
Thomas Mears in Brooklyn yesterday.
Mears, OF the Liberty Avenue sta
ton. jumped on his wheel. A tender
life was IN danger. The heroic Mears
speeded TO Stone and Atlantic avenues.
There run the Long Island railroad
tracks at the bottom OF a steep cut.
Atop tho banks stood half a hundred
women and men who, with fevereth ges-
lures, beckoned on Mears.
THE baby" Historically shrieked the
women, pointing TO a bag, which moved
cOnvulsiVely on the railroad track
The traini" yelled the man, pointing
20 z fast approaching locomotive.
Mears sprang from his bicycle and
at the risk OF his neck slid down the
incline. Faint cries, surely those Of an
infant In distress, penetrated the bag
and reached his ears.
"Chu-chu-chu, the locomotive, a few
feet away.
''Ow-ow-ow' from the bag.
Save it, save itf' the women atop
the bank.
Mears grabbed the bag; by rushed the
train, almost at his finger tips: its roar
deafening him; its up-carried dust and
pebbles beating on him. The moment
was worthy the climax OF the most
thrilling melodrama-
"Hurrayr' yelled the crowd.
With trembling hands Mears opened
the nag. Thank goodness, there was
the baby, safe and sound
II was q baby cat.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-18
c. 4. TREAT TALKS
At Y. N. c. A. MEET

J. ]. Virgo. Of Melbourne. Australia,
and Charles II. Treat, United States
Treasurer, were the principal speakers
at the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton yesterday. Mr.. Virgo made an adj
dress on What IS your life?" and con-
Quoted a rehearsal Of the choir which
is 10 participate In the coming conven-
ton. More than thousand persons
attended the rehearsal and heard Mr.
VIrgo's address. Mr.. Treat addressed
the boys meeting on Character Build
ing.
Next Sunday night there will be
twenty special church services for the
Y. NJ. G. A., ten for men. and ten for
women. Among the distinguished men
who viii address the convention are
Ambassador Bryce, William Jennings
Bryan, Secretary Straus, Of the Depart
ment OF Commerce and Labor; the Rev.
Charles II. Parkhurst. OF New York;
Governor Glenn, Of North Carolina, and
Robert T. Speer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-18
JUDGE De LACY ADDRESSES =
JUVENILE COURT WARDS

+ Judge William DeLacy and Proba-
ton Officers Zed II. Copp and Mrs. Ger
trude Darwin addressed the working
boys class of the Juvenile Law and
Order League at the meeting in the
court building yesterday afternoon. The
league Is composed of wards OF Inc u
venile Court Reports submitted by the
boys and Investigations by the prooa-
ton officers show an Improvement IN
conduct. as well as the fact that the
boys are earning fair weekly wages, and
are, in the majority OF cases, sef-sus-
tanning.
During the winter, two Sundays or
each month will be devoted TO the teach
ing of good citizenship 10 the wards OF
tthe court.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-18
NOW NEAR HUSBAND;
WIFE'S IN W0RKH0USE

"'Deed. honest. yo' honnah. All amt
used no provane langwich TO dem
cl!llun. Dat Ofisuhsis tellin' what amt
true"
Such was the protest OF Hester Car
ter. a cOlored woman from Alexandria,
when she faced Judge Kimbal In the
Police Court.
What were you doing in Washing
ton?' inquired the court.
''Ah wuz gon' TO de jail 10 see nah
man." shYly admitted Hester. Dem
chillun from de school come runnin' out
singin 'Niggah, niggah, neber die. and
all that kind junk. but All amt cussed
dem single word
''Weli, said the court. "As long as you
were going down that way anyhow you
might as we'll stop of at the work
house for fifteen days You can visit
the jail when you're released.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-18
MOST GOVERNORS COMING
TO PRESIDENTS MEETING

President Roosevelts letter calling a
conference of all the governors in the
Union to meet here in May to discuss
the best methods of conserving natural
resources, has been favOrably received.
II IS thought that every governor VIII
soon express his appreciation and that
ali the members OF the inland water
ways commission win attend.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-18
ITALIANS BATTLE,
| DEAD, | DYING
Police Unable to Learn of
Details of Brooklyn
Street Fight.

NEW YORK. Nov. B.-Though it is
believed at least twenty men partici-
pated In last nights battle in front Of
the Marietta, an Italian theater IN
Union street. Brooklyn, in which one
man was killed. another fatally wound
ed, and probably half dozen less seri-
ously- hurt, the police can learn the
name OF but one cOmbatant. This IS
the dying man, John Lavardo, Union
street restaurant keeper. who was shot
Ia the eye He says he has no idea
how the night started. who took part In
IL, or how many were involved.
The dead man is unidentified. The
detectives think the fight was the cul-
mination OF a vendetta, perhaps orig
mating IN Italy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-18
BAPTIST ASSOCIATIONS
BEGIN ANNUAL MEET

The opening session OF the thirteenth
annual meeting of tie Columbia- AssO-
citation of Baptist Churches viii be held
in Calvary Baptist Church, Eighth and
II streets northwest at 7:SJ tonight The
Rev. L. IIez Sven Will call the meet
ing to order and the Rev. Weston
Bruner, u. D., viii preach the sermon.
Morning and evening services will be
held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thurs
dav
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-18
WOMEN TO GIVE BANQUET.

Members OF Legion of Loyal Women
will hold their fifteenth annual banquet
IN their hall at 4l9 Tenth street north
west At o'clock this evening. The ban
quet VIII commemorate the fifteenth
anniversary Of The organization OF the
Loyal Women.
The Rev. Henry Couden chaplain OF
John Van Schaick. and other prominent
speakers Will address the members CT
lie organization and their guests
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-18
PANAMA BUILDINGS COST s4,gsO,oOO

The 767 new buildings erected by the
Building Construction Division Of Pan
anna last year brought the total Of COM
mission buildings up TO Z919 according to
the Canal Record. There are remaining
67S of these buildings Yet 10 be repair ed.
n the years work 81. 357. 1851 was spent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-18
MEMORIAL FOR T. A. HARDING.

Memorial services IA memory OF
Theodore A. Harding, q prominent
church worker of this city, were held
IN Foundry Methodist Church yesterday
afternoon. the Rev. Robert IA. Moore,
the pastor, officiating Addresses com
mandatory Of the life and work Of Mr..
Harding were made by Gen. John W.
Foster, Adds B. Browne L. =. Breu-
ninger, and ]. c. Plat. The services con-
cluded with benediction by the Rev. Mr.
Moore
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-18
LABoR TALK Gauss RIoT.

LATROBE, Pa. Nov. B.-YOungstOwn,
near here. was the scene OF riot last
night The trouble arose over a dis
cussiOn of labor conditions. An unknown
foreigners skull was crushed, and
score Of others badly injured
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-18
Roth Interest and Profession

Are advantages offered by banking dept.
of Union Trust Co, 14l4 + street Why
not deposit your surplus funds with this
company Interest paid on all accounts
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-18

Best Coal at Low Prices. R. ]. s. NJ. c.
Grace. 9Th & F ne. Phone Lincoln SSs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-18

Swift & COmpany's sales OF fresh beef
IN Washington for the week ending Sat
urday. Nov. Is. averaged 7.34 cts. per ID.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-18

Pure Elgin Butter SOC Ib.
Fresh Eggs. .25C dOz.
SChriVers' Peas. &c can.
Cleaned CurrantS lie lb.
The Sanitary Grocery Co.'s Stores,
1926 9TH st. NV, 50 and H SITS. NV. 100 Tth
st sw-. 500 st. Sc. 200 L St Sc, 1901 II
st. ne. Phone connections.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-18

Ice Cream of Excellent Quality.
Famous c. & S. Velvet Kind. Druggists
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-18

Arrow Brand Collars, IA Sizes,
AT Parker. Bridget & Co.'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-15

Cream Balm Is placed into the nosirls' spreads
over the membrane and Is absorbed. Relief Is I'M
nediate and cure follows Its not drylng-does
not produce sncezng. Large Size, so cents at Drlg
eisis or by mail; Trial Size, 10 cents.
prv tpoTIfFRS ~ Ws,-ran Stt.nt N-~-- v.-l'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-15
ATEXANDRIA VA, TUESDAY EVENING JANUARY Is, 1907

Mr.. Keifer said that the War De-
psrtment estimate for building an island
on the shoals between Cspes Charles and
Henry is $4,000, 900, including s4OO, !.
900 for the purchase Of the required
lands.
Mr.. Fitzgerald, Of New York. in op-
posing the suggestion, said that no one
knew how much il would cost 10 build
such ground as contemplated. He said
the Eudicott board has looked upon the
scheme as wholly unnecessary. There
have been no borings or soundings made,
and it was foolish, he suggested, to say
how much the building OF the island
would cost.
Mr.. MAYNARD. of Virginia, in explain
ing the report OF the Taft board, said it
eontemplateddhe erection OF an island
about fifty acres 10 extent on the middle
ground between the cspes, which would
do away with the fortified island called
Wool Island.
Mr.. Maynard insisted that the defense
less condition vf the Chesapeake war
ranted serious consideration for the mat
ter, because no one knows when the
peace between the United Ststes and the
world shall be broken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-15
bulgaria and seryia.

The frequency of the conflicts between
Bulgarian and Servisn bands in Mace
donia is so seriously embittering the
relations between the two countries that
the newspapers Of Belgrade are sound
ing notes OF warning. They point oul
the necessity for putting an end to the
causes of friction and calming the pub
lie mind, declaring that Il recourse to
war would be disastrous to both coun-
tiles and wonli only benefit Austria, to
whose interests it is, according to the
newspapers, that the Two Balkan states
should remain on bad terms. The feel
ing of irritation in Bulgaria was recent
" illustrated by a threatening demon
stratiou in front Of the Bulgarian lega-
ton.
An unfouuded story was published to
the effect that the ServiaD legation a.
Sofia had been attacked, the charge
d'affaires killed and the Seryian flag
burned. An excited mob Immediately
assembled about the Bulgarian legation,
and only the hurried muster of strong
military guard prevented sn attack on
The building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-15
DIED SUDDENLY
OF HEART DISEASE.

How frequently does head line simi-
NJ" ~ aho,h greet us in the news
,'ansrs. The rush, push and strenuous
psss of the American people mas Strong
tsodencg 10 lead up to vaiYuldr ara obnci
affections Of the heart. attehos1 oy II II
regular action, palpitatlon, olzLiness,
smothered sensations ana othor ulSDo'S
ing symptoms. ....aiacts ot
,yhich Or. Pierce's Golden Medical DIS
coyerv Is made are recommended Oy some
- ths leading writers on MdteTlG Medtcd
Tor the cure Of Just such cases; dolash
Seal root, for instance, Il salo oy tno
TxrreD STATES DlsPESsAroRf, q STAND
ard authority. rtO impart tone ana IN
ERASED power to the hearts action.
Numerous other leading authorizes rep,
resent Golden Seal rs all unsufpasseo
tonic for the muscular system IN Eehelai'
and as ths heart Is almost whoiiy soni
oossd OF muscular tissue, ~ natufaiiy
follows that It must be greatly strength
.nsd by this superb, general tonic. bus
,,rnbably the most important Ingredient
~ Golden Medical Discovery 80 lar
ss It's marvellous cures OF YalVular ana
ether affections Of the heart are con-
,erned is Stone root, or COLltnsOnM Gun,
prof. VIM. Paine, author OF Palnes
Eoitomy OF Medicine, says Of 1t;
II, not long since. had pRtlenl VINO Was a.
so much oppressed with valvular disease OF
fhs hssrt that his friends we're Obliged 10
carry him upstairs. He. however, gradualiy
recovered under the influence OF COillhsohih
medicinal principle extracted from stone
root and Is now attending 10 hls DIsiho5, ll'o5s
Heretofore physicians knew Of no remedy
Tor the removal Of 50 distressing and - dan,
garous a malady With them II was an
gue,s work. and it feaffully warned ths
afflicted that death vas near AZ hand Coi,
iinSonin Internationally AFFORDS relief IN
such cases. and In most Instances effects
cure" .l..4 l.,. IRA
usis and Ellin0wood, OF Chicago. for
YslyuIar and other diseases Of the heart:
The latter saws: at Is a heart tonic of
direct and permanent influence"
1GOlden Medical Discovery not only
cures serious heart affections, but Is
most efficient general tonic and invlgor-
ator. strengthening the stomach lhyly
Grating the liver, regulating the 'Dowei,y,
and curing catarrha, affections IN All
parts Of the system.
Dr. Pierce's Pellets cure Constipation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-15
Rheumatism

Ihave found tried and tested cure for Rheu
matism Not remedy that will straighten ths
distorted limbs OF chronic cripples. nor turn bony
Trowths back 10 flesh again. That IS impossible
Blu. can now surely kin the pains and pangs OF
this deplorable disease.
In Germany-with Chemist in the CITY OF
Darmstadt-I found the last ingredient with
which DR.. Shops Rheumatic Remedy was made
q perfected. dependable prescription. Without
that last ingredient. successfully trested many
many cases OF rheumatism: but now. AZ last. 1t uni
fOrnlly cures all durable cases of thislheretofore
much dreaded disease. Those sand-like granular
wastes. found In Rheumatic Blood seem to dissolve
and pass away under the action OF this remedy as
freely as does sugar when added 70 pure water
And then. when dissolved. these poisonous wastes
freely pass from the system, and the cause OF
Rheumatism Is gone forever. There 10 now no
real need-no actual excuse 10 suffer longer with
out halp We soil. and In confidence recommend
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-15
HAIR TELLS CHARACTER.
Color OF Hair Said TO Indicate a Per-
sons Temperament.

Many people believe that blonde. or
1iznt haif denotes affection and dark
hair constancy A person without hair
is not devoid Of character; far from it.
The disposition of the average bald
headed man Is to show such solicitude
for the welfare OF others, that he neg
lects himself. A germ causes badness.
Prof. Sabouraud. OF Paris, France. in
nocculated a rabbit with Dandruff germs.
causing IL 10 become totally bald in tVe
weeks time. To rid the scalp of these
dangerous germs IL is necessary TO apply
Newbro's Herpicide
Destroy the cause-you remove the
effect"
Sold by leading druggists. Send loc In
stamps for sample TO The Herplcide Co..
Detroit. Mich.
Two sizestS5O cents and ;1.0o.
r. s. LeadReater q Sons. Special Agents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-15

DeWitt's Little Early Risers, reliable little
pills. Recommended by W. +. Cfeinhton &
Co, 40i King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-15
Alex,usuoria 6azstte.

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI WEEKLY AT
GAZETTE BUILDING. $40 d 3i2 PRINCE
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TERMS: Daily-l year. $5:00;6 months,
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Tri.weekly-1 year, $500; months. $l.bO
8 months, rs cents / month. 25 cents.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed 70 ex'
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al transient rates, and under no Sireum'
stances will they be allowed to advertise
other than their legitimate business In the
space contracted for.
Marriage and death notices must be paid for
IN advance.
Resolutions in memOuam. OF thanks, tributes
OF respect, resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless of public concern, VIII
nly be printed IN the paper as advertise
ments.
Entered at the PostOffce OF Alexandria, Vir
ginia, a. second-class matter
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A Tragic Finish.

A watchman's neglect permitted leak n
the great North Sea dyke, which child's
finger could have stopped. to become a ruin.
ous break. devastating an entire province OF
Holland. In like manner Kenneth hclyer,
of ysnceboro, Me-. permitted little cold to
90 nnnoticed until large tragic finish was
only ayerted by DR.. Kings New Discovery.
He writes Three doctors gave me up to die
of lung Inflammation caused by a neglected
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my iife.' Guaranteed best cough and cold
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FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED KEM EDY.-
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup hes been
used for ever sixty years by millions OF
mothers for their children while teerning
With perfect success. Il soothes the child,
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bottle. It's value is incslculable. Be sure
aud ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup
and tske ~ ntbar binh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-15

Group can positively be stopped in 20 min
utes. No vomiting nothing TO sicken ol
distress your child. A sweet, pleasant, and
safe Syrup, called DR.. ShoOp's Group Cure
does the work and does il quickly. Dr.
Shops Group Cure is for Group alone, re-
member It does not claim to cure dozen
ailments. It's for Group, that's all. Sold by
l.. S. Ieadbeater & Sons. druggists.