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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-24
Salaries of Government Watchmen.

To the Editor of The Star
In your paper of the 23d instant there
appeared an article to the effect that the
watchmen of the government printing Of
flee were on the verge of rebellion because
their salaries were reduced to s72O per an
mum. Now, in all fairness 1 ask this ques-
ton: Why should the watchmen of the gov
eminent printing Office receive higher
salary than those of other departments?
Are their duties more exacting? Take the
bureau of printing and engraving, for in
stance. This is Uncle Sans most particu
lar workshop. and the most exacting vigil
lance and promptneSS to duty are required
of the watchmen; they work not 800 but
All days per year-that is, fifty-two Sun
days extra; they get no sick leave, like
watchmen In other departments: every
Sunday they take off is taken from their
annual leave, and yet they receive only
$40 per annum. Their salaries were reduced
to that amount some ten years or more
ago. The three shifts receive exactly the
same amount-the night watch gets no
more than the day force. Only one thing
is more favorable in the bureau. The di-
rector is a gentleman of sense and feeling
and the captain of the watch a soldier
tried and true, and consequently a comrade
to the old soldiers under him. There should
be an equalization Of higher salaries in all
the departments for the Waterman and all
third-grade employees. for their duties, es-
pecially of watchmen. are pretty near
alike, but | believe that those at the bu-
reau of engraving and printing serve the
government more days in year than any
others. They endeavored TO get their SAL
aries raised through Congress some years
ago. and an order was issued by the Presi-
dent which barred government employees
from soliciting the aid of Congress under
pain of dismissal The President promised
that he would raise the salaries of all gov
eminent employees and eQualiZe their pay
during the session of next Congress- and
he will keep his word and see 10 it that
they receive living wages.
Mrs. ROSA HAUSMANN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-24
REPORT ON SCHOOLS.
ASSOCIATION Takes Steps to Secure Ap-
prevail of Tax Lew.

Ladies were present for the first time
at meeting Of the Fort Myer-ColoniaI
heishts Improvement Association when
the members gathered last night at the
Heights chapel to hear a report on school
matters Word had gone out that ladies
would be expected, and they made IN fulv
half of the attendance. In the discussions
OF the evening their advice was freely given
Charles + Lewis presided in the absence
OF the president. c. b. Wadleigh.
School Trustee McShea made A renort of
progress in school work, and urged that
every available voter be got out in order
10 make sure OF the extra ten-cent low
which Is being voted on in Arlington and
washington districts today. He said the
aitiIuon QUEENS Association had passed
resolution IN favor of the tax and the on
position did not seem strong; but il was
necessary 10 watch the voting closely
pom motion II was voted that Robert King
attend az the polls as the representative
Of the association and in the interest of
the tax. The treasurer was directed to
provide money for his necessary expenses
for the day.
The secretary stated that It was probable
the Old Dominion electric line could be in
duced 10 bul!d a waiting station at Lamb
den Terrace. Colonial Heights. near the
Rosslyn freight station of the road, and il
was voted that Charles r.. Lewis c. B
Wadleigh and G. II. Greenhouse wait upon
the president OF the road with petition.
WHICH Is SlShtu bE nearly all patrons of
the road in the Heights section. and ask
that prompt measures be taken to provide
for this urgent need.
The establishment of a neighborhood IL
brary with headquarters at the chapel was
discussed. and 1t was agreed that all should
bring to the association meeting next Mon
day as many books as possible. as a dona-
ton. a library committee of five, three
10 be ladies. was provided for by vote II
was agreed that prompt measures should
De taken for proper care of the books and
for lending them to residents in the com
munity under the usual rules
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-24
Chief Templar John c,

Monday evening. Chief Templar John c.
Foster presided.
Two candidates were initiated last even
ing and addresses were made by Past
Grand Chiefs Corby and Russell.
Miss Agnes Ward, vice templar assisted
Chief Templar Foster in the conduct of
the meeting. C. w. Russell filled the duties
of chaplain; Miss King, of recording sec
rotary; William Woodland, financial secre-
tary. Thomas Fitzgerald acted as inside
guard, and Mr.. Hawley and Miss Maud
Day as marshal and deputy marshal re-
spectively. A. B. White contributed a
humorous recitation
The suggestion recently made for a uni
versal badge in the shape of a temperance
button to be worn by all total abstainers
was Endorsed by the lodge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-24
REFERRED TO COUNSEL.
Commissioners Want to Know If They
Can Acquire Old Cemetery.

The Commissioners have asked the cor
poraton counsel for an opinion 10
whether they have the right TO acquire by
condemnation proceedings the site of the
old Presbyterian cemetery in G .orgetown,
to be used for a public playground. In
formation is also desired whether there is
anything in the original grant to the
church talstees which would invalidate its
purchase We're 1t acquired for sucn pur-
pose 1t is said negotiations for the pur-
chase of the property have been pending
tered throughout this country and abroad.
but no agreement as to price has been
agreed upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-24
MOSELEY COLLAPSED
SECRETARY OF I. C. COMMISSION
REPORTED ILL.
Letters Not in Accord With Reports
From the Sick Room-Opinions
of His Doctors.

BOSTON. Mass. September 24.-Over-
work has caused the collapse of Edward H.
Moseley. secretary of the United States
interstate commerce commission who was
brought here from Washington Saturday
seriously i'll and is now at the home OF his
sister-in-law. Harriet Prescott Spofford,
Newburyport, Mass. His physicians be-
lieve he will recover from the immediate
attack under advantageous circumstances,
hut admit that his condition is serious.
Secretary Moseley has been suffering from
a complication Of fatty degeneration of the
heart and Brights disease. He is native
Of Boston and lived in this city during the
early years of his life.
At pm. a phone message from Mr..
Moseley's house said that the Washington
patient was still in critical condition and
tina; his life was still in danger. though
should he survive the day and the next
that there are hopes for him. Two physi-
clans and a nurse are in constant attend
anCe.
letter. dated yesterday. received from
Mrs. MOseley by an official of the inter
state commerce commission this morn
ing is not at all in accord with the above
statement concerning Mr.. Moseleys con-
dItiOn.
MIR. Moseley." this letter states. CON
tnueS about the same. Yesterday we
had the best specialist from Boston in
consultation with DIR. Mason CMr. Muse
ley's hrother-in-law). and he says Mr..
Moseley has no organic disease, but that
he is exhausted and worn out. md will
have to stay in bed for some time. but
with care and patience he Will some out
all right"
Officials about the interstate COM
merce commission are not inclined to
believe the alarming reports Chat have
reached this city concerning Mr.. Nose
ley. They have from the first taken the
view that Mr.. MOseley will soon be
back.
y letter was today received ny an of
hcial in Mr.. Moseley's own handwriting.
the composition and chirography indi-
eating that the writer cannot he in SO
desperate condition as some reports
suggest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-24

satisfied even with eight cents a quart, but
with the prevalent "get-rich-quick' mania
want double or hundred per cent more,
even than the New Workers. There are
many poor people in Washington that must
have milk daily for their children to say
nothing of thousands of others who are
struggling amid the high prices for food,
ito make both ends meet" and the public
welfare surely requires our Commissioners
to look we'll into this milk trust business"
before allowing any addition to already ex-
orbitant prices. HENRY BAKER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-24
Victims of Brooklyn Bridge Crush.

NEW YORK, .-eptember 2I.-Several per-
sons are in a hospital suffering from hurts
received in an accident on the Brooklyn
bridge, which was followed by one of the
worst brushes in the history of that struc-
ture. The breaking of a drawbar on train
resulted in collision between two trains.
The blocking of traffic caused a great jam
at the Manhattan end of the .ldge and
police reserves had to be called out to pre-
vent serious trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-24
Husband and Wife Arrested

When Policeman McKeever of the sixth
precinct reached for Charles Smith at the
corner of AZ street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. last evening, Judge Kimball in the
Police Court was informed today, Charles
reached for his hip pocket. The police
man was too quick for Smith, the result
being that the guardian of the peace man
aged to get hold of the razor. Smith and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-24
Files Petition in Bankruptcy.

Joseph H. Ireland, haberdasher at 100
9th street, today filed a petition in volun-
tary bankruptcy. He lists his debts at
81 021.07 and says his only assets are his
stock in trade, valued at $500. Attorneys
Eugene A. Jones and George c. Shnn rep
resent the petitioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-24
Milk Prices.
r of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
l notice the milk supply of Washington
is becoming a subject of increasing public
interest, and certainly demanding most in
telIiSent consideration.
Much is being said by the farmers and
dealers about the difficulty and expense OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-24
Good Templars to Celebrate.

At a meeting of Star of Hope Lodge l.
o. G. Templars, last evening, at 643 Louis
lana avenue, 1t was announced that ar
have been completed for the
semi-annual entertainment of the lodge next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-24

| his wife had been patroniZng a Chinese
| restaurant nearby, 1t was stated, and en-
| gagged in disorderly conduct. The man was
| fined $50 for carrying the razor while the
| wife forfeited s. collateral upon a charge
| of disorderly conduct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-24

a carpet owned by an oriental potentate
is valued at $1,OO0,O00 1t is studded W In
precious stones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-24

l0O-piece Carls b a d
China Dinner Sets, all
full-siZe pieces. in flower
and gold decorations.
Regular price, 5000.
Special SIP. O8
dt ...--........
1O-piece American Por-
celain Toilet Sets, with
underglaze decorations.
Regular price, s2.25.
s, $3.50
DIT. ...-..........
Nickel-plated Reading
Lamps, with Rochester
burner; 10-inch shade
and tripod. Regular
price, sl.@ Sn. DO
Special at. n'H>
Crystal Glass Jelly
Tumblers. with tight-fit-
ting tops. Pain and
fancy patterns.
Coz. size. DC
S-oz. size. .............1Ac
1902. size. &c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-24

Copper-bottom Wash
Boilers; with patent
cold handles. Size and
quality sold reg
ularly for S1.39. mSc
Special at. ....-...> Wv
The Rival Ash Sitter,
with cover. VIII fit any
barrel or ash can. Has
galvanized sieve, which
MAKES it practi-
cally indestruct- hmC
ible. Special at Wv
Galvanized Iron Wash
Tubs, with drop han
dies. Family size. Sold
regularly at 5oc Roc
each. Special. wv
Ceiling busters, with
long handles. Strongly
made. Sold reg
ularly at 19c nOc
each. Special. uSS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-24

In q1a rs nsrt asua they stand without
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The daily sentinel., 1907-11-11
NEW ROAD ACCEPTED
POl1ONAIANS HAPPY
County Commissioners This After
noon Accepted the New Thor
oughfare.-Fences Come
Down at Once.

This afternoon the board Of Mesa
county commissioners formally and
officially accepted the new road, one
mile long, to be run from the ia
nous white avenue" in the Pomo-
M district almost due south to Boz
vino ON the railroad, the movement
to secure the new road and the great
benefit IL will give the ranchmcn be-
ing detailed by The Sentinel some
days ago.
The committee which presented
the matter to the county commits
sioners and which had In charge the
work of raising the funds necessary
to box the ditch that parallels some
sections of the proposed road as
asked by the commissioners. report
ed to the commissioners that the
sum of 1857 had already been raised
and $500 will soon be in hand. This
amount will be sufficient to meet all
requirements.
The committee was composed of
P. A. Rice. d. M. Click, Fred Petty
john, Engel Udlock. James F. jack
son and r. e. Turpen.
The people of the Pomona and Lo-
back sections are naturally very hap
py over the success of the efforts to
secure this new road which means
the establishment OF new fruit
shipping point at Bovine and which
will save scores of fruit growers
many a long mile of travel In de-
livering his fruit to the association.
He can now deliver at Bovine in
stead of bringing his fruit clear in
to Grand Junction.
Two bridges are to be built for
the new road. This will be done at
once. They are small and will be
constructed within a few days time.
The fences at each end Of the new
road will be thrown down at Once
and the side fences put up. Within
a very few days the new thorough
fare will be ready for travel and is
certain to prove Immensely popular
from the very start
The daily sentinel., 1907-11-11
DIR. TAYLOR DELAYED
SOME ALARM WAS FELT
Well Known Physician Went to the
Unaweep Country Last Week Ex-
pecting to Return Saturday.

His family and friends have felt
somewhat alarmed yesterday and to-
day over the continued absence of
DR.. A. G. Taylor, one Of the best
known physicians of Grand Junction,
who left here the latter part of last
week with a team and driver for
the Unaweep canon, expecting to re-
turn not later than Saturday even
ing. He was certain that he would
hot be delayed longer than that time.
DIR. Taylor did not get home Sat
urday night and it was supposed he
had decided to remain over until Sun
day; but yesterday and last night
passed without his return, and up
until IL o'clock this morning he had
not been heard from. However, at
that hour a message came by tele-
phone from the doctor, who had
reached Whitewater on his way
home, and he got in about 2 o'clock.
He was simply delayed longer than
he expected to be and met with no
accident. For a time some of his
friends and the family were consid-
erably alarmed and the telephone
message brought great relief.
The daily sentinel., 1907-11-11
The Fair
Shopping in November

BABY'S FURNISHINGS-The Catalogue NJ
furnishings for the absolute monarchs of tbe
household is long one and space permits
mention of but few of them as, slips, dresses
bonnets. bootees, afghans. stocking cans
kimonas. sacques, shawles. coats, skirts
stockings. mittens. vests. bands and the like
OUTING FLANNEL GOODS-Made of high
quality fannelette and outing fannels under
this head We group such items as gowns.
short skirts, dressing sacques wrappers III
monas in all of which we show an exception
ally fine assortment.
FANCY GOODS-At the booth given over
to fancy goods there's an Immense array of
Mexican drawn work, ladies' collars. belts
pillow tops hand bags. fine purese, combs
brushes. shell pins, hand mirrors, wells. opera
bag clasps and SO on.
LACE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES sash curtain
goods. silkalines and other draperies, incud-
ing couch covers in almost endless variety of
qualities; patterns are richer and prettier by
far than in previous seasons
SHOES-The footwear department of this
store is comprehensive. one,. shoes felt
house slippers, fur trimmed slippers. leather
slippers, overshoes, rubbers, leggins, over
CATERS. are here in variety enough to satisfy
all the demands that could possibly be made
upon well ordered stock.
UNDERWEAR--And other furnishings for
men, underwear lin fine woolens, heavy cot
ton, extra quality fleece lined goods and
union suits, hosiery in cotton and woolen
neckwear, collars, shirts with collars. shirts
without collars, hats, suspenders, handker-
chiefs in linen, cambric ard silk, are only a
few items that may be found an this depart
ment stock Of which is thoroughly complete
SILKS-Ribbons, laces, magnificent line
of silks for dresses, waists and trimmings
ribbons In every desirable kind and color and
quality at most attractive little prices
DRESS GOODS-Linings and everything
complete for those who prefer home sewing
Black wool dress goods plain color wool
dress goods and fancy weaves, Innings of the
highest grades adapted to the fine dress
goods.
TABLE LINEN-And household linens:
table linens in every desirable width and
weight and quality some with matching
napkins; lustrous full bleached damasks and
plenty of the half bleached kinds, splendid
line of huck towels, damask towels and SIM
lar goods.
BLANKETS-Comfortab thick feecy
cotton blankets very liberal In size half wool
blankets, all wool blankets, extra large in
size, extra heavy. Prices SO little that there's
absolutely no excuse for not owning an abun-
dance of warm bed covers.
UNDERWEAR-Corset hosiery. this de-
partment OF The Fair is thoroughly COM
plete one including every possible kind of
this class of women's wear that might be
reasonably asked for. stock as large prob
ably as all other similar stocks of goods in
town. II they were combined.
TRIMMED MILLINERY-A wonderfully
lovely line of ladies' trimmed hats, indes-
cribab1y lovely they are and beyond the limits
of advertising, and withal prices such
that one may easily afford to let last seasons
hat remain on the shelf
The daily sentinel., 1907-11-11
PUT UP DESPERATE FIGHT.

Silverton Standard: On the trail
up Maggie gulch leading to the Lit
tie Maud, Henry Born had the ex-
citing experience of meeting tas-
selled lynx face to face, The lynx
was not ready to give up the right
of way. and, owing to the nature of
the trail in that place Henry could
not conveniently do SO. Therefore.
both man and lynx kept on coming.
Mr.. Born was at the time carry
ing a shovel and when he got within
striking distance he began using his
weapon with telling effect. At last
he succeeded in killing the lynx,
which measured AZ inches in length.
Henry himself suffered no injur-
les. as he used his shovel with sue
cess as not to let the animal get
near enough to do any damage.
We consider this case OF man
killing lynx with nothing but a
shovel for weapon as a rather re-
markable one and doubt whether
there is similar Incident on record.
The daily sentinel., 1907-11-11

The early days of this month are the best
shopping days; the cool nights Of the past
week with attendant frosts are manifest proofs
that the fall season is here sure enough.
Warm wearing apparel, things for the
adornment of the home giving it cozier
more attractive appearance will be in demand.
just as nature changes attire as the season
advances. We therefore urge making ones
purchases during the first few days of the
month while the many stocks in this busy
store, and the almost endless variety of kinds
and qualities are SO abundantly spread out
for your selection.
wOMENs READY-TO-wEAR APPAREL
Including separate skirts. suits, coats.
jackets, silk petticoats, misses and little
girls clothing; range of them extensive
enough in kinds and qualities and prices to
satisfy all the demands that might possibly
be made upon a well ordered stock.
FURS-Rich, luxurious furs in all the
proper kinds for this season, in thoroughly
dependable qualities, sensible. durable furs
they are, yet they are luxurious only in quality
for the prices extremely modest that
the furs are necessities rather than 1uxuries-
HANDKERCHIEFS-Th Thousands of dainty
handkerchiefs in sheer cambric. fLe linens.
hemstitched, embroidered, lace trimmed and
others at prices to suit every condition of
purse.
CLOTHING-For and boys Fair
store clothing needs introduction, the high
standard of excellence which this store al
ways demands, explains the continued growth
of this department. the old customers remain,
new ones make ever longer list. For those
who wish suit made to- order, we have
fine line of all wool samples. and guarantee
satisfaction as well big saving over
ordinary prices
DOLLS-It isn't day too to buy
dolls right now for the holidays, anyhow
every child ought to own several dolls If you
would have her supremely happy. This
store imports its dolls direct from abroad,
they straight to US from the very
ters of fine doll manufacturer; this will
plain the matchless bargains in dressed dolls,
we have secured for this seasons trade.
LAMPSIBeautiful banquet lamps for
parlor dining room table, hanging lamps,
and ordinary glass lamps plenty, it's
prIsing how much Improvement is ever being
made in lamp construction and prices seem
ever to grow beautifully less
CHINA-This department of The Fair Is
really marvel of lovliness, there are scores
OF pretty pieces of china here, which, IL taste
fully arranged in the china department of a
large city store would readily command
double the price, but such is The Fair Store
way of doing things, one little profit and the
goods turned to you.
SILVERWAEE AND JEWELRY-The cele-
brated Community brand of highest grade
silverplated table ware, and splendid line
OF jeweled buckles, combs, sleeve or cuf
buttons. watch fobs, stick pins hat pins
waist sets and kindred goods.
GLOVES-Worsted golf gloves for ladies'
misses, little folks and the men, kid gloves
in extra lengths and regular lengths. woolen
mittehs, yarn mittens. heavy leather gloves
and leather work mittens.
The daily sentinel., 1907-11-11
REMOVED TO NEW QUARTERS.

Drs. Smith and Agnew. formerly
proprietors of the Red Cross Sani-
tarium of San Francisco, which was
destroyed by the great earthquake
and flre. have removed their ofiice
from 721 Main street to the Lew
Sentinel building. where they are
prepared to treat all chronic and spe-
cial diseases. including catarrh
deafness and ringing noises in the
ears and tuberculosis cured by a new
method; rheumatism cured by their
cabinet treatment with actinic rays
and internal remedies; nervous dis
eases; loss of vitality, and all weak
ness; painful affections of the stom-
ach and liver; rectal diseases cured
without pain or cutting.
No matter what your ailmeht, do
not despair until you have consulted
Drs. Smith & Agnew. Examination
free. Since locating here they
have cured many cases pronounced
incurable whose testimonials have
appeared in these columns.
The daily sentinel., 1907-11-11
NOTICE OF AGREEMENT.

We, the undersigned. do hereby
agree to close our respective places
of business at pm. excepting Sat
urdays, commencing Monday, No
vember IL, 1907. until April l. 1905;
]. w. OSBORN G son.
PLATT & HEBRON.
CASSELS & COMPANY.
VIM. C. KUHLMAN.
c. A. GLAZ.
WADSWORTH & SONS.
SMITH-THOMAS GROCERY co.
HILBERT& RETTIG.
w. T. DOWREY & SON.
THE PROGRESS.
The daily sentinel., 1907-11-11

FOR SALE-S0 acres of the very
best of High Line land. first
class pumping proposition at a
very limited expense. Must have
money to make payments and i'm
provements on other property. and
for this reason alone l have put
price on this land that will sell
1t. An investigation by anyone
posted on Grand valley land will
convince that the price asked only
represents two-thirds of the real
value of the land. Address High
Line" owner, Sentinel Office, Grand
Junction, Colo.