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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-09-13
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Why City Life is Killing
BY d. Thomas Darlington.
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HE from heart Brghts disease in the cities
of Boston, New York and Chicago has nearly doubled IN
twenty-five year period general death rate
has decreased
study OF the causatve factors Of this alarming IN
naturally suggests the played by the many So
called features of city e and OF the most important
factors in the relation of mental strain to the production OF
Evening star., 1907-11-13
FOR MONTH OF OCTOBER.
District Inspectors Report of Build
ing Operations

District Building Inspector Ashford has
fled his report showing the transactions
OF his department for October. He said
ing operations during October was as
tonishingly small. about the smallest total
for a months transaction during his serv-
ice as building Inspector
During october 562 permits for all sorts
of buildings and repairs were issued, es-
timated to cost S344, $50, which total was
almost 100000 4ess than the total for
the month previous. which month was one
Of the dulest in the history of the build
ing department according to the building
jnspecror. According TO the records D
his office the average monthly estimated
total OF bui ding operations in the DIS
trict up until last September was sSJo,UoJ
-, The permits issued during october cailed
for 150 brick repairs and additions to cost
SIS 255: 1:i permits for frame repairs ana
additions TO cost ST,92J; 40 permits for
brick dwellings, to cost S136,2 100; 81 PERM IS
for frame dwellings 10 cost So, ,l9o; q
stores to cost $500, warehouses TO
cost $50 900; l garage to cost Sl.OOo; L
church TO cost 81 900. and % permits for
motors to cost $4,000. The remainder of
the permits called for less than $1,000
each.
The following summary will show the
distribution OF the improvements In the
various sections of the city and the value
of the same
RIiId ngs. northwest, S47. 800; southwest,
So: northeast S26. 300: southeast, SOL
100: county. Sl49 a95. total S25i $50.
Repairs. northwest. S55,651; southwest.
e. aS4: northeast s.. $3.50; southeast, S.
i1o. county, SO 9OS. 50; total, $50, 609.
Evening star., 1907-11-13
POLICE ON LEAVE.
Members Out With Their Guns
After Small Game

Al this season Of the year many mem
bers of the police force 20 away to enjoy
their vacation. They are allowed twenty
days during the year and many of those
who enjoy cunning trips wait until No
venber or December TO go away. De-
tectives Weldon and Pratt are in King
George county. Va. shooting ducks on
the Rappahannock and looking foy quail,
turkeys and rabbits ashore. They have
been gone a week but friends have not
yet received an advance shipment of
game, nor have they even heard from
the gunners.
Mounted Policeman Norris of the sev-
cnth precinct is enjoying a cunning Trip
in 81. Marys county. Md, where he has
numerous friends and relatives. He went
down the river as far az BushwCOd, in
tending 10 drive across The country to
Isscr. where his brothers, John and Rod
rick VIII Join him. After hunting the
fields and woods about the ne!gh0orhOOd
of Isser The gunners will go acrgss the
river to NOmini and look for ducks.
Detective Bob Watson OF the first PR
ctnCt who never misses a cunning trip
n the fail. has gone to Montgomery c0un-
ty in quest Of quail and rabbits. For a
number OF years he Joined cunning parties
It Harpers Ferry and went back in the
mountains foT q week or two, but this
var nc has gone 10 Montgomery county.
only n few miles from Great Fails, with
Frank Hrndlry. They expect to remain
there all noXi week.
Evening star., 1907-11-13
INTO BLIND SIDING.
Train Bearing Vice President Fair
banks and Others Has Accident.

Vice President Fairbanks and a dis
tfnguished party Of court officials Of ting
city narrowly escaped injury, it is stated
At Weverton. Md. last night, when their
train ran into blind siding. The tram
was running about SIX miles an hour, and
with the exception Of ditching an engine
and shaking the occupants of the cars
slightly no damage was sustained.
The members of the party were in prl-
yate car of the Baltimore and Ohio off,
cials and were returning to this city from
Hagerstown, Md. where they had been
To attend the funeral of Judge Louis +.
NcComas Of the District of Columbia
court of Appeals Later the car was sent
oa to Brunswick, where it was picked up
BY a passenger train from the west and
arrived in this city an hour and half
later
Besides the Vice President the members
o. the party included Mrs. McComas.
Chief Justice Shepard of the District
Court OF Appeals. Mr.. J. J. Darlington,
Nr. J. J. Hemph!l. Mr. Samuel Maddox
Gen Watts kearney and Mrs. kearney.
MIR. VILLAIN F. Mattlngly, president Of
tie Bar Association of the District Of Co
nImbia; District Attorney Baker, Mr.. Gist
Blair and Mr.. Henry L. Davis.
Evening star., 1907-11-13
CASES MUST Be REARGUED
CHANGE MADE NECESSARY BY
DEATH OF JUSTICE McCoMAS.
Court Of Appeals Considers Applica-
tion in Behalf of Joseph Pao-
lucci and Others.

The District Court Of Appeals assem-
Did this morning at 10 O'Clock, the chief
ipstice and Mr.. Justice Robb being pres
ant. Several attorneys were admitted 10
practice and Chief Justice Shepard an
bounced to the bar that the hearing of
casns would be indefinitely post poned,
An exception was made in favor of the
Ease Of Joseph PaoIucci. the condemned
murderer of Elizabeth Dodge, whose ex-
scutioa has been postponed until Decem-
Der g. The court directed a reargument
in the case and St the hearing for next
tuesday. The court then adjourned until
Tuesday.
The action OF the court in the Paolucci
case was made necessary by the death of
Justice McComas who was engage IN
the writing of the opinion in the cas-
hast Saturday night Just before his death.
As counsel could not stipulate 10 take an
opinion from the other two Justices who
beard the argument, it was necessary 10
have a reheaTIEg.
Other cases heard by the court in the
presence of Justice McCOUas. in which
The court S opinions have not been an
nounced. may have TO be r-heard. 1t ts
understood that if counsel will agree hat
the opinions be rendered by ne two jIs-
tees. this course will be adopted. If no
stipulation be fled the cases viii b. re-
stored TO the calendar as though no hear
tng had ever neen had.
Mr. Justice Robb. whLe not completely
recovered. is looking much better, and
expects 10 remain in the city for some
time He will sit next Tue =day with
Chief Justice Shepard and Chief justice
Clabaugn OF tn District Supreme Court
to hear the reargumeut OF the Paolucci
case.
The court has not determined whether
to resume the hearing of cases or TO await
the action of the President in the mat
ter of filing tie vacancy on the benCl.
Its decision in that regard is expected To
be announced next week.
Business in the various branches of tha
District Supreme Court was resumed to-
day where it was interrupted Monday
morning by the adjournment out of re-
spect to the memory of Justice MCComas
Evening star., 1907-11-13
W0n1en's Dainty
New NeckWear.

wT XQUISITE noveltie
\NH from Paris mingle will,
~ charming creations OF
best American makers, in
this falls display OF Neckwear for
women.
And such varieties OF new
styles, such decisive departures
from anything shown in the past.
and withal such unusual values, vii
appeal forciblv to those who com
pare all these superior qualities be
fore purchasing.
A large and varied assortment
of Tailored Neckwear, including
Linen Collars, embroidered in
white and all the new fall shades.
Ties, Bows and Jabots, OF all
descriptions. to be worn with linen
collars.
Coque, Marabou and Ostrich
Feather Boas, in evening and
street shades.
Chiffon and Liberty Silk Ruffs.
Chiffon and Crepe de Chine
Scarfs, in black and white, etc.
Main hoor, G ST.
Evening star., 1907-11-13
Each Gets Six Months

Reuben Burke. Robert Briscoe and A,
phonzo Rose, all colored, were charged +,
the Police Court today with stealing 90,
pounds of sugar. and Judge Kimbal sen
them to jail for six months
The trio " re employed in hauling terre
Gotta from the freight yard of the Penn
sylvania railroad at 14th street an.
Maryland avenue southwest TO the ne
House office building. Next to the terri
Gotta car was a car loaded with sugar
While no one was on guard four sack.
Of the sugar disappear d.
Policemen Skinner and Jackson Of tn.
fourth precinct learned that this trio hat
an extra amount OF sugar and had SOLE
TWO sacks at a store at 14l F street south
wsst Tn were put under arrest ant
the sugar which they had sold was fount
10 have been part of that stolen from tn;
freight car
Evening star., 1907-11-13
RESULT UF RERVOUsN
CONDITION OF VISITOR WHO
ENDED LIFE IN CAB
Statement on Fly Leaf of Book
V0uable Property Among Eff
fects of Deceased.

No trouble was experienced by the po-
lice late yesterday afternoon in ascertain
ing the motive for the suicide Of George
Washington EweI who shot himself while
in a cab near the intersection of Pennsyl-
vania avenue and 10th street. Il was
Impossible for the police TO communicate
with relatives or friends of the deceased
last night the wires to Deer Lodge, Tenn,
where his wife and child are supposed to
be staying being down. Entries in
book taken from Ewelrs clothing, how
ever. showed that relatives had charged
that his mind was affected. and had as
signed a cause. Eweli wrote that his
trouble was not the result Of anything
Evening star., 1907-11-13

HTT1M EANS of beautifying the
II I'LL hair are always in or
y LII Ia der, and every new de-
sign or device instantly
interests every woman.
Our new stock contains every
new style and fancy, including
many imported novelties, and
ranging in price from the lowest to
the highest, but always lowest,
quality considered.
Real Smell Back Combs. mounted with rhine
stones set with sterling go co
silver tacn T-' j. w SOO OO.Oo
sbspes Spe Jet EBsS Bssf Combs new $500 to $500
Cut Jet Side Combs E.ebS4. 50 and $500
saraf Shf roa saGa aou6ts9 GS%bs Each @ $500 SI4oo
Shell Back Combs with -oo 70 ooo
jeweled mountings. Each. Oo@ ~ %io'Oo
Ethel Barrymore Sculp- ,+oc-oo
tured Back Combs. Each :. ~ ~ po.OO
filed Sef moanngs a1af s0nss Each gold $500 to 5000
Shell Back Combs demi-
amber. high top. Each. pl.OO W 9l 50
set in sterns H eTeT haes $3.50 to $500
Cut Jet Barettes. Each ST.75 and $500
Real Shell Barettes. Each 5OC 10 $500
Eae6 LIMITATION Shell BHrettes 25c to SI.5o
Hair Ornaments in wreaths.
bow-knots, butterflies, roses. mar
abou feathers with spangled bow
knots, sprays in silver, rhinestone
and jet tiaras.
Main floor, G ST.
Evening star., 1907-11-13
SITE FOR STATION DISCUSSED.
Application of Washington Railway
and Electric Company Considered.

The application of the Washington Rail
way and Electric Company for a permit
TO erect a passenger transfer station on
a tract OF land near the intersection of
Bennlng road, II street and the Bladens-
purs road northeast was the subject of
a nearing before the board of Commits
sloners this morning. According to the
views expressed the property owners In
mat section unanimously oppose the erec-
ton of the station at that point. claim,
ing that it will prevent the proposed ex-
tension OF II street eastward and other
streets provided for in the permanent
street-extension act. They declared that
such an action would be in violation of
this act.
Ndthanlei Wilson. an attorney and an
owner OF property in that Immediate vi.
clhlty' was the chief spokesman in op-
position to the station Bv the Aid of
maps, plats and rough drawings he noint
ed OUT 10 the Commissioners that the site
seIetteu Tor the station, which is direct
y 10 the south of the Grayson ceme-
terS tract Is IN a direct line of certain
thoroughfares that are contaminated To
be cut through that territory when the
Steet-eXtenSion plan for that section is
put into operation
fte also said the movement of the Wash
'HSt'h lldlIWdy ana Electric COMPANY is
Il ulfect effort to establish a station and
tracks Tor the Washington Baltimore and
Ahhapohs Hallway Company, and that
the commissioners should not sanction an
clort to evade the law and causa int,1s-
tlce and hardship TO the property owners
IN mat section. He concluded by saving
that the proper place for the location of
t-le SiatiOh is on a Sita farther east abou
HVe-slNths of a mile from the proposed
site.
Mr.. Wilson said he not ONLY smoke for
himself. but voiced the sentiment of more
than one hundred property owners He
presented TO the Commissioners a nrotest
signed by one hundred property owners
and a similar petition signed in the name
OF three northeast citizens associations
D. VI. Wood. secretary of the East End
oupufp pan tltlZens' Association, and E n
iucttF, pr sldent of the Northeast Citi-
Zehs ASSOCIATION, also spoke in opposition
TO iHe application Of the railway companv
Gen. George II. Harries vice president
o. the railway company, said the site in
question was purchased by his comnanv
ana tIle company proposes to use II for
It's own convenience. He said the site /.
tiie most convenient and desira Bile one for
Jt!e purpose, and explained to the Con,
InlSsioHers that to erect the station IN
1ndL site would not bn in violation of tn
permanent street extension act as NOV
toned by Mr.. Wilson.
Ihe Commissioners concluded the hear
'nS by saying that they will give the
question consideration before acting on
the application for the permit
Evening star., 1907-11-13
Washington Camp, U. c. v, Meets.

At a meeting Of Washington Camp. No
3Gj L. c. '. at Gud Hall last even
.ng. reports on cases Of relief were made
and the committee on the Arlington mon
ument submitted a report Of the present
status of that matter.
Letters of acceptance from Miss Annie
Darlington and Miss Ruth Worth ,ngton
Bowie of the positions of sponsor and
maid of honor of the camp, respectively.
were received.
+. c. Rely was unanimously elected a
member and applications for membership
were received from William P. KYLE. VIII
liam W. Lemmond, william Sidney Daven-
port. Clement c. Heth and Charles L.
ElantOD
Evening star., 1907-11-13
FIREPRooF FITTINGS.
New Equipment for Office of Clerk
Of the Court

Work has been commenced on the prep
aration of the file room OF the office of the
clerk Of the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict of Columbia for the installation o.
steel freproof file cases. The present
wooden files have TO be torn out and the
floor Of the room concreted before the
new cases are placed in position
An appropriation of $4,000 was made
by Congress for the installation of the
new files and for the complete equipmen,
OF the entire Office of the clerk with fire
proof furniture. The work Will be pushed
as rapidly as possible, but in the nature
Of things Il will take several months to
complete the equipping OF the office.
The cases containing the new furniture
and files are daily arriving at the city
hall. and the basement corridors are
lined with the boxes. Ii will he several
days before all tie paraphernalia arrives
Evening star., 1907-11-13
Women's EIigEn=grade
Footwear.
Second floor. G st.

m0 oTa1NG: 255t !: So ai5sf asfessary s!:; i" a:
III u comfort. Small price,
smart style, all are value
less if the shoe hurts. BY gong
TO the best manufacturers, who en-
oloy skilled mechanics and use
only the best materials. we insure
our patrons not only comfort, but
laintiness, stvlishness and sturdy
wearing qualities.
snsgt Boots for ostsn sTset ts
skin or gnu kidskin vnmp. Pair ........ DO'oo
women's High-cut Boots. with tan
,rode top and tan Russia calfskin ramp. SS 90
Pair ......-.... 49, 49,
Women's High-cut Tan Russia Calf S.. 20
skin Boots Pair. ir............-.....,... - q"
Women's High-cut Boots with mat kfh = a'l
n.,e natent calfskin vamp' $500 and 5000
Women's Regular-cut Shoes with London snoAf
gray TOP and dull or patent ealfskln 5000
wnmsn.s Reuular-cnt Tan Russia Caitskin
Shoes with welt sole and wing tip So 90
women's Resulnr-cut Tan Russia CAR
skin Shoes; a very hne walking snoe SO 90
w"..' RI pn,,en snnss Tss hT.ss oaif
third floor Tenth st.
Evening star., 1907-11-13
Outing FLANNEL
Garments for Women.

%HE value of these gar
4 ments cannot be overesti-
~ mated. They are very
comfortable and conven-
lent house garments. And this
year sees them more becomingly
made and attractively trimmed.
We show a large assortment, in
plain colors and striped effects, and
call attention to the following ex-
cellent values:
Outing Flannel Gowns, in pink and white and
blue-and white striped effects, made full and
long sleeves and finished with ruff1e. Each. wv
Outing Flannel Gowns, in pink-and- white and
blue -and-white striped effects; made full and
style has plain colored collar and cuffs. z-c
Outing Flannel Gowns. in white and coIors
made long and very full, with high low neck
some trimmed with braid.
others with scalloped ruff CJ M ,pd c1 . =
6es Each ............... pl.oo anu 9l.25
Outing Flannel Skirts, in plain blue and pink
and blue and-whte and pink and white striped
ished with deep scallops. Each. oo|
Heavy Outing Flannel Kimonos. in a large as
sortment Of colors. made very full and 60 M
trimmed with pretty borders. EACH. paw
Third floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star., 1907-11-13
The Delimeator
For December

ms on sale and contains
H among other things the fol-
lRl lowing interesting articles:
The Dress Of Paris
Styles OF the Month, " The Sew
ing Circle" Types of the New
Millinery" "A Page of Pretty
Neckwear, " Filling in the Hollow
Places" ." ~ Dainty Idea for the
Girl Who Paints The Kitchen -
Christmas Gifts i'll Burnt Wood"
My Garden at Christmas Time
what Shall | Give Them En-
tertaining at Christmas Time,
How Santa Claus Comes to the
Children OF the Rich, and num-
Der OF other interesting and in
structive articles, besides several
short stories.
15c copy. SI.oO year.
Butterick Patterns and Fashion
Sheets for December are ready.
Patterns, Ioc and I5c each. Fash
ion Sheets free for the asking.
Pattern Dept. Main floor, Eleventh 81.
Evening star., 1907-11-13
Assign for Benefit Of Creditors.

Ralph E. Dittoe. grocer. at 1494 H street
northeast. today fled an assignment for
the benefit of creditors of all his property
20 John E. Taylor. He lists his assets at
Sf647.40. OF which $3.9s3oo is due on
open accounts, and his debts amount to
81 Ss1.76.
An assignment was also filed by Will
liam Eichholz & Co, dealers in mems fur
nishings at 1929 7th street northwest, to
Mark Stearman. The schedule attached
to the deed of assignment shows debts
aggregating Ss,7ll.46 and assets OF q, 900.
Evening star., 1907-11-13
CASE GOES OVER.
Hearing in Capuzaya Mining Con-
troverey Postponed Until Nov. 22.

The Capuzaya Mining Company hear
ing, scheduled for today before Justice
Gould in Equity Court No. 2. vas con-
tinded at the request Of counsel until
Friday, November - In the interim.
IT is understood, negotiationR now pend
ing for an amicable solution Of the
company's difficulties viii be pushed to
completion. if possible. No information
as to the terms OF the pending nego-
tiations will be given out by any of
the parties in interest.
The ARA ignment of Eugene Davis
tho vice president, and Edward G.
Bryan, the treasurer of the company.
on the indictments pending against
them will also be deferred until No
vep1ber %.
Evening star., 1907-11-13
Call for Democratic Caucus.

A call for a democratic caucus Novem-
Der 30 at S o'clock in the hall Of the House
of Representatives has been issued. Rep
resentative John Sharp W llIams, il $
stated, will probably be elected minority
leader of the House. Mr.. II nry, chair
man of the caucus. is not a candidate for
minority leadership.
Evening star., 1907-11-13
Socks for Gifts


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HE LADY or TtIE pr,-op,
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II every line and wrlch strr,es +le
~ reader 10 the end with A keen
sense Of ENJOYMENT and an an
probation Of the r.ch h.no6r
that almost Starties with its uncou- o..
ehuonai expression ............. S"~
GRET: THE STORY OF \ PAGAN nv
1eatrice Mantle You get lose ~ t,,a
'rimeval heart Of filings in CT ,,,,,
tare the simple, unconventional Wild
ne OF an Oregon lumber camp; YOU toI-
pw eagerly day by day the experiences of
ne most unconventional modern
Isdh' Yet W!thai a fine true.
sweet slfI. ......... ol.l
BRTNHILDE'S LAYING Gr-rs-, -.
-ar"iine Fuller, \ delectabe COM
'ouhd OF laughter tenderness and .
ears Observation-Disclosures. 81 )
GLEN "a WOMAN WHO DARFr,, -.
Edna kenton. The story, ~ -, ~
royal between Mrs Gr,,r[l - ,''t's
Evening star., 1907-11-13
u
Woodward & LOthrOp
New York-WASHINGTON-Paris
Millinery for All Occasions.

- HERE many models view this week The display
is constantly changing We show hats IS for all o19asonS-a
superbly rich color, exquisite in sweeping OF line
of6rimming effects Plme and punage OF
every kind beautiful than have orchids,
iris panse morning glories, rich foliage .
paris is represented leading mnes Besides these
show beautiful Hats New Yo cevere designers and
our workrooms
enth
Evening star., 1907-11-13
/ Corset "H"
and Ivy Corsets.

@HESE are two lines OF do
4 mestic makes that we wish
W to call special attention to.
They are made on the
latest models that fit perfectly the
figure, thus insUing that ctyl;sh
appearance that is so noticeable in
imported corsets, besides being
perfectly comfortable.
We mention a few models:
Corset III" coutl, high bust, medium q
hip, elsstics attached Observation-Disclosures. SI * }
Corset H, coutil. low bust medium G,
hip eastics attached. Observation-Disclosures. Sl ~
Corset H" coutil. high bust, long G, ~
hip elastics attached. d............... Sl. }
Ivy Corsets, light weight coutil me- G.
dtum bust short hip, elastcs attached T<.<S
Ivy Corsets. eoutl. high bust, extreme
iy long hip, elastics attached. .,.,, $500
ivy Corsets. coutil. medium bust and c, ~
hips, clastics attached d..,.,..,,,,,,. 1919
Ivy Corsets, eoutil high bust, long hip. q ~
elastics attached, Observation-Disclosures, 94OO
Ivy Oorsets, silk batiste msdinn bust c6 -o
and hip, pink or blue eiastics attached pO' ~
Third door, Eleventh st,
Evening star., 1907-11-13
We call very special attention colecuon o
Cloth and Silk "PrimceSS" Dresses

Boadoh chiffon panama and silk in the most desirable shades
The materials while aces effectively employed
trimmings. 5, , 49, .
They copies of Of the best Paris models and are very
smart most attractive collection and a
Very Special Value at $500 each.
Evening star., 1907-11-13
W0rn1em's Tailored and
Semni=Tai1Ored Suits.

~ UR showing of Tailored Suits is at its best Our npor
1NN tation the exclusive buyer could gather IN the
W. foreign been supplemented with some chic styles
brought for the horse show.
Here YOU can find so many materials and styles to
ect from that ones individuality can be given full play
shopping travelling and all outing wear our
Tailored Suits For calling church. Matinee
dressy Tailored Cos
tunes leave nothing to be desired
The worlds famous aors have contributed to eoec
ton of Woens Suits They price to ST 5000
call special attention the suits described below lhy
very exceptional respect and represent the very pest
ueso obtainable:
Suits
n 'old at ootoh-
Chevot SUITS;
At tfttng style
with a
silk
d wi navy p4uAi A'A O-0'N"
o1oct;ono
Evening star., 1907-11-13

Brass Andirons. Pair. from. S3.TS
Black Andirons. brass trimmed. Pair S. 90
from NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. -
An-black Andtrons. Pair. from.... So. 50
Brass Fire Sets-tongs. shovel and G. co
poker with stand. Set. from. DC'ON
Black Fire Sets-tougs. shovel and c. -o
poker with stand. Set. from. Do.oO
frdm' rdm'.'...S4 1rass Fire Screens, 4.iod. Each $3.50
tron nack Fire Screens 4,fOld. Each SI.65
Bronze Fire Screens. 4-fold. Each, G. K
from. -............ D-'OO )
Hearth Brushes, all coors. Each from &c
Bellows all colors. Each from. zSc
Bellows and Hearth Brushes. in @ -
ma atched sets. all coo-s. Set FROM. S-.-
AIl-blsck Spark Guards. 3lx3l inches. So 2S
Each, from. .-........-.-.
Fifth floor. Eleventh ST.
Evening star., 1907-11-13
Hair Ornaments.

Dainty Combs and
Evening star., 1907-11-13

Infants and Little
Evening star., 1907-11-13
New Andirons and
Fireplace Furnishings.

~HE showing this season is
4 most comprehensive, and
W. includes Andirons, Fire
Screens. Spark Guards,
Fire Sets, Bellows and Hearth
Brushes, in a variety of effects: