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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-11
CELEBRATION AT HECHTS'.
Fifth Anniversary Of the New and
Remodeled Stores Observed.

! One Of the business institutions of
which Washington may we'll be proud.
AMI which has advanced with the growth
of the city until it now occupies a place
in the forefront of stores in the National
capital, is that of Hecht & Co. J13, o1o
oil 18th street. Over twelve years ago
this firm, which had been long estab-
lished in Baltimore. came TO Washington
ami opened in the single storeroom at
513 eth street. The opening of a new
store was not an event of such Importance
as to arrest the attention of the entire
buying public: but this store came with
a new message and announced its In
tention of doing business with the people
of Washin gton along an entirely new
and original line. The buying public
knew we'll the advantages that came to
it in patronizing the large department
| stores. But it had as yet to make the
acquaintance of the plan by which a
large and modern department store was
ready and willing to serve its every
| want and take small payments at future
dates in liquidation of THE debt. 1t did
| not require long for the people to discern
the difference between the new method
| of the Hecht stores and the usual in
stallulent plan. The result was that the
Hecht establishment entered upon ca
| reer of constantly increasing success, I'M
til today it is one of Washingtons best
known business houses.
The firm of Hecht & Co is composed
of Messrs. Alexander. Emanuel Albert
and Moses Hecht. the former being the
Washington resident member. Five stores
in Washington and one in New York
city make up a chain of establishments
whose strength is evidenced constantly
by the extensive buying operations made
possible by the immense outlet. This is
one of the secrets of the low prices that
prevail at this store
Owing to the popularity of the Hecht
plan OF merchandise distribution the one
store was soon outgrown and another
was added. This again proving INSULT
cent for the transaction of the business,
a third store was added and the entire
establishment was practically rebuilt and
remodeled into one of the most modern
and up-to-date business houses in the
country This enlargement took place
Just five years ago. and in commemoration
of the event the house has arranged for
the coming week an anniversary sale
that is intended to suitably mark the
occa sion AS the most important week in
the stores entire history. 1t is announced
that the store will foreSo profits for the
weeks selling as a testimonial to the
great public which has aided SO materi-
ally in the building up of this popular
house.
AS is well known to the Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-11
Announcement.
The Washington
Russian and Turkish
Bath Co.,
1929 G Street,

Wishes to notify its patrons and the public
generally that both the ladies' and gentle
mems departments have been modernized.
south OF New York. Those who purchased
tickets from the previous management can
have them accepted until November I.
A word TO- thos.. who are NOT acquainted
with our establishment:
The marvellous curative properties, the
wonderful tonic effects. combined with the
physical pleasure, serve to make such
bath a supreme delight to the strong as we'll
as the weak. The highest medical author
tiles advise these baths. and when supple
mented with a splendid massage tal1 at the
nominal cost OF 81 cents If you buy ticketsJ,
a delightful alcohol cologne rub II desired.
followed by that delicious. restful languOr Of
mind and body. while reposing On a pleasant
couch. only experience give an adequate
conception Of the pleasure. while diseases
Of the blood, skin, nerves. in fact nearly
any ailment. cen he benefited cured.
A trial will com Ince one that the half has
never been told.
We equipping physical culture, scien-
tihc massage and obesity departments, under
Battle Creek experts.
Manicurin2. facial massage and hairdress-
ing departments will furnish the most
elusive facilities for :he Indies. all at such
moderate prices that all may command them.
cur physical culture department Is under the
management Of Mrs. l.. j. Iercval. late
teacher IT massage at Battle Greek and
pc-intendent Bellevue Snnatorium. Special
Obesity classes forming. All information
furnished with pleasure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-11
"BUM" IS ON THE BUM.
Canine Mascot of First Police Pre-
cinct Dies in Harness.

Bum the canine mascot of the first
police precinct. is dead
The animal was injured last Thursday
night while responding to a call with the
man in charge of the wagon. and al
though every effort was made to save its
life death relieved his sufferings last
night.
Bum was not the proverbial "yaller''
dog, but was d small white animal. and
II had been the station mascot for a long
time. and the policemen had learned to
love him
When a call was received for the wagon
Thursday night the animal leaped to the
seat of the vehicle. AS the vehicle was
turning a corner the dog fell from the
seat AMI was run over. The body will be
properly buried.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-11
Post Office Changes.

An order has been signed by Postma ster
General Meyer promoting the following
named clerks in the Office of the first as
sistant postma ster general. effective Oc-
tober 3. 1915:
Mrs. Mildred F. Lovejoy of Mississippi
from 81 900 to 81 500 per annum: Charles
A. Lehman of Kentucky. from 81 400 to
81 800 per annum. and Arthur c. Holden
of Massachusetts,. from $1.gOO to 81, 4OC
per annum.
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JUDGE DELACY ACTS.
Dismisses Charge Against Defendant
and Orders Rearrest.

James A. Smith, arrested in Baltimore
and brought to this city to answer a
charge of non-support. preferred by a
woman known as his wife, was arraign-
Il in the Juvenile Court yesterday. Judge
DrLacy dismissed the charge and order
ed the defendant rearrested upon more
serious accusation which will be heard
before Judge Mullowny in the Police
Court tomorrow morning.
Smith is detained at the fifth precinct
station house. The name Of the COM
plainng witness. as shown by the station
house record, is Mrs. Louisa G. Daniels.
who gives her address as 1915 y street
southwest. Policeman Totten of the fifth
precinct made the arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-11
A HORSE VELocIPEDE.
Pedals Not Only Operate Wheels, But
Put Life Into Horse.

Something decidedly novel in the veloc-
ipede line has been designed by an Ohio
man. 1t might be called a horse veloci-
pede for want of a better word. but the
horse will stand great deal of whip
ping without moving. The vehicle is de-
signed like a road cart. but the third
wheel. which is some distance in front
supports the body of a horse, which
moves up and down, if trotting when
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-11

buying public. the Hecht stores carry in
the one establishment full and complete
lines of wearing apparel for man. woman
and child: furniture. pianos. carpets. dra-
peries and home furnishings. groceries.
notions. toilets. dry goods and all depart
ments properly found in the greatest de-
partment Stores.
In today's Star will be found the an
nOuncement of the anniversary sale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-11
Resignation of Lieut.. Barritt.

The resignation by Second Lieut. Will
liam p. Barritt, Philippine Scouts. Of his
commission as an officer of the Philip
pine Scouts. has been accepted by the
President. TO take effect October II. 1908.
Lieut.. Barritt is from Pennsylvania and
served as a private in Battery A. Penn
sylvania Volunteer Artillery. during the
Spanish war He afterward enlisted in
the regular army for the Philippine CAM
paign and was appointed second lieu
tenant Philippine Scouts In October, 1906
He is now in Manila
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-11
st. Louis Man Killed at Panama.

Word has been received here of the
death of Edwin Townsend of St. Louis,
Mo-, at Tabernilla Isthmus of Panama,
as result Of an accidental discharge of
a rifle which he was cleaning in his
room.
He was thrty-three years of age and
had been on the fsthmus nineteen
months
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the machine is in operation. The rider
sits in the seat of the cart. and treads
the pedals he would in an ordinary
velocirede, the difference being that
when the wheels go around they put life
into the horse. and when the machine is
going a rapid rate Of speed 1t is diff
cult at A distance TO distinguish II from
real pony cart. The reins are Of
elastic anG stretch as the horses head
moves mp and down. and the steering
gear is thu rod that runs back from the
upright that ascends from the forward
wheel The saddle and the steering gear
are maintained at the same distance from
each other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-11

At the state fair at Richmond prizas On
tobacco were awarded to growers in
Louisa county. as'follows: Sun-cured. ID.
c. Howard. first: W. c. Perkins, third
bright smoker, first and second, E. L.
Barnes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-11

Alfonso Gaskins. Murray Barton and
Jesse Lee colored boys, are to be tried
in the Police Court this week for the al
legged thefts of q number of bicycles from
various owners living in different sec
tions OF the city. While only three charges
have been preferred against them. Bicycle
Policeman Van Horn of the second pre-
cinct has recovered about two dozen
wheels and parts of wheels. 1t is stated
b. the police that the property recovered
will fill an ordinary express wagon.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13
Longest Jnn Term Finds.

Mrs Annie Bachmap, serving three years for murderous assault on her husband in 1905, Is to be freed sun, day. She was sentenced to year tu Jail, q fine of $500, and costs of $232. She has had to work out the money. Her sons, by former marriage, John and William Krux, who were impll- cated in tho assault, were sentenced for the same length of time, but they succeeded in having their fines paid by friends and were released some time ago.
 Tho Baohmann case was sensa tional one. It was alleged that Mr. and Mrs. Bachmann jointly owned the home In which they unhapply lived Mrs Bachmann sent for her sons. who lived In New York, to coma up an1 protect her On the night they ar rived fight occurred and one of thn boys hit Bachmann over the head with a baseball bat, cracking his skull For weeks Bachmann hovored be. tween life and death.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13
Common plcns Cnsns.

Peter Bonn pleaded guilty to q charge of breach of the peace and was fined S5O and costs, He Is now serv- ing term in ial of uine months for obtaining money under false pre- tenees,
 John AdamotylSo, charged with breach of the peace pleaded guilty and was fined SIS and costs.
 Angelo Maselu. charged with breach of the poace pleaded guilty and was fined $lO and costs,
 Antonio Bilengo, charged with yio- lation of the liquor law. pleaded guilty and was fined $1O and costs.
 Michael Marak, charged with breach of tho peace, was fined S'e and costs, after plea of gulltp.
 Antoinette Del Franco, charged with theft, pleaded guilty and was fined $5 and sentenced to ten days in jail The Jail sentence was suspended and the flne was paid by @ friend
 The woman has five little children, She was accused of stealing bags of four but she said they were stolen by another woman who gave them 10 her.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13

in nourshng revolver on FaIr street while look'ng for un enemy of his The ease was continued to Octo- bor IF,
 Robert laaton Andrew D'Andres, and George Remington of Providence were fined $l for eyading paying lhelr fare from Bridgeport
 Another Providence man, Thomas Dyer, was fined s7 for theft of pair of gloves from the Allen Rubber Co,
 William Doran was given thirty days for theft of can If peaches from Edward Hyman os State street,
 John E Fisher a Yale freshman. was fined $lO for speeding hls motor cycle In the same line, the case of Howard Morehouse, a Brdgeport banker was continued until October t5,
 John Counors was fined S2 for crap shooting on Sunday
 John D. Booth was paroled in charge of the probation officer on \ charge of idlencss.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13
RE-srFv17y OF STATE LINE.
Connectlcut-Ne York Boundry to he
 Marked by New Monuments.

Port Chester, oct, l2 Preliminary work in connection with the resuryey- ing of the New York Connecticut state lne was begun here today by a party of surveyors from the offices ot tho state engineers at Albany and Hart ford Tho work for the state of New York Will be under tho supervision of u E Wflls and Il. Robinson Buck is in charge for Connecticut l. Is pros posed simply 10 retraee the old state lino agreed on in lS6o but not finally accepted by Connecticut till 1881 The copper belts marking the line in many places will bo replaced hy the granite monuments
 Tt is unlikely that the actual survey will be prosecuted far before inclement weather Interrupts 1t for tho winter. but the new granite monuments will bn got on the eround while tho traces of tho old and defective landmarks arc still decipherahlo, and will be placed in position in the spring The work is ex- pected to extend well into the summer of 190o The immediate task in hand is to tie this joint state lina to the gov ernment primary trianguation points along tho Hudson river
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13
OGDEN MILLS REELECTED.
Rock Island 10 Show Si. COG. .OOO Sur
 plus Says Robert Mutlirr.

New York. Oct. l2- Ogden Mills ana D C Boissevain of this city were rc- elected directors of the Rock lslanG company at the annual meeting of that company in Jersey City today Prcsi- dent Robert Mather stated that tb, past year had not been a profitable one and that In place of surplus of sq 4I6,397 earned by the Rock Island line. In la07 they would show a surplus ol little more than sl.OO0.0oo for 1908 st that there was no prospect of an imme- dlate resumption of dividends on thc Rock Island company's stock on which the last payment was made in 1905.
 Mir Mather said however that the coming year promised to be very far ahead of the one Just closed.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13
CACSTRO MUCH IMPROVED.
Well Enough to Discuss Tone of Rrpl,

Caracas Venezuela, Friday, Oct 9 via Willemstad, Curacao, Oct. 12 The health of President Castro shows much improvement. He was seen on the streets of the city today for tho first time since his return from Valencia He drove to the Yellow House to transact state business
 Tho president has received Foreign Minister Paul in conference to discuss the answer 10 be given by Venezuela to the second note from tho govern ment of tho Netherlands.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13
UMAuM..
TIPS ON POLICE RAIDS.
General Bingham of New York
 Finest Prays for More Power.

New York. Oct F. Police Commls. sloner Bingham. in discussing the raio made upon the Windsor club in Brook lyn Saturday night by Deputy Commis sioner Bugher said today that he had ordered the raid and that MT Baker the deputy for Brooklyn. not only knew of the descent, but was told tc keep his hands off
 Were there any leaks before thc raid2" the commissioner was asked.
 Yes, some was tho reply T wlsl I had the power of the district attor ney to yank certain gentlemen bcror, the grand jury to answer questions. ] would make them sqneal
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13
MORE TRANSFERS CUT OFF.
Hundreds Walk. but Few Protest
 When Order Goes Into Effect.

New York. oct. 12 Extra detaila of police, assigned to preserve order al the points along Grand street where trou- ble was expected when transfers were annullcd between cars of tho GranI street limo and those of the Motropoli- tnn system, found little to do this morning. While great numbers of pas scngcrs were iuconvcuieuced hy having to walk or pay another fare, there were uo disturbances and no arrests
 On Broadway cars going in both di- rections passengers who asked for transfers were told that they were not good on Grand street on the Grand street cars the same proeautlou was taken
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13
GILLIAN SCIENTIFIC CONGRESS.
Pan American Gathering Promises
 Much-OlSn,pic Games, Too.

Santiago Chii, Oct l2,-Tho Pan American Scientific congress which Is to be opcned here in December of this year promises to be great success. More than 800 delegates will be in att tendance, and more than 200 subjects for discussion have been announced. Delegates already are beginning to ar rive at Santiago,
 A series of Olympic games will be held during the congress. This is the Urst tmo contests of this nature have been orfanaed In Chilli
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13
TOWN Ml.rTs TnNIGHr.
Orange n Discuss Library aud Tnx
 Rntr,

The town of Orange meets tonight instead of week ago for lts annual meeting 10 transact business for the coming year. There Is considerable interest in tho meeting as several i'm. portant matters are up for discussion.
 The appropriation for d library Is
 one of the items up for vote ag Is the
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13
Won't Give Licenses.

President Jacob Walter of the board of county commissioners, says that the commissioners will not grant re- licenses to the Branford saloonkeopers az the town has voted to 20 dry and no contrary teGhnicalties Will be reo- ognized.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13
pRrGG1sr CROWLEY BETTER.

At his home, No 97 sherman avenue 1t was reported yesterday that John Crowley, the druggist who was in1ur- cd late Saturday night in Wallngford. while on his way from Meriden, was resting comfortably It was also stated that no bones were broken and that the patient will be able to be about again in a little over Q week
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13
CENTRAL OF GEoRGIN MEETING.

savannah, Ga. Oct 12. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Ccn- tral of Georgia railroad was held here today The only change made in the directorate was tho election of k. $. Loyett of New York to succeed stuart R. Knott, There was no change of of- iirers' The Ocean Steamship company
 elected the same directors and officers.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13
Police Court Cnses

( William Klsslalt, driver for Com missioner Cunningham. did not lp- pear in court and his case was nollei. He was arrested for using abusive Ian guage to PatroImsn Gilligan,
 Andrew Bradley. president of the Bradley and smith company. com plainod of George Brewley as the lead CT of g gang of boys who despolled his fruit orchards and the boy was fined.
 Dominica Petro of 26 Fair street, was arrested for breach of the peace
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13
REFUGEES IN HAMPTON RoADs,

Norfolk, Va, Oct, l2,-Thlrty or more sailing vessels storm bound in Hamp- ton Roads which put to sea with the fine weather of yesterday were fore ed back today by strong northeast winds and high seas The vessels are again at anchor in Hampton Roads
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13

Net ranks highest among all the trimmings used this year for gowns Of all descriptions Figured, dotted, ringeI and large square mesh arc the varieties. For ' and si66 embroll cred net Is being sold In one of tho department stores. This is forty five Inches wide and comes in white. ccru, black and all the new shades Ono yard will fashion a Guimpe, pierrot ruff. hat trimming or dear knows what
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13
NEWSOF THE COURTS
kerrigan Doesn't Act on Alp. peal and So $15 Fine and
 Cost Stand.
MRS. BACHMAN TO BE FREE
Long JnII Term to End--Smaller Cnscs in City and Common
 Pleas Courts.

John F. Kerrigan, the policeman who struck James W. smith on the Congress avenue car he was conductor of on September 15. was hnod SIS and costs in the common pleas court yes- terday morning. He had been fined that amount in the city court but Jii not act on hts appeal before Iudgo Simpson.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13

One of the loveliest hats seen In the openings is made of shades of laven- der and purple The top Is of dark purple, the facing of lavender and surrounding the crown Is wreath of big velvet roses shading from a pur- pie pink, through the lavenderp, to dccp purple, It is $50
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13

Dead black and dead white are used together to produce startling ef- fects, An immense hat of white silk has for trimming band and large bow ot black ribbon velvet It is bi- zarre, but effective.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13
CASTRO'S BROTHER.
Coming to 1-nted States Probably for
 NrNlerirncn for Coast Defepces.

Caracas Vcnezuela Thursday Oct s, via WiIloostad Curacao, oct t9-- Gen. Carmelo Castro. brother of thu President of the republic, left here un- eNpoctadly last Monday for New York fJe went North on the steamer zulia
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13

For making children's winter klmo. nos nothing could he better than somc soft ilanelette in pink or blue, witr rather larger white dots and three. inch border in plain color The ma. terial fig IS cents a yard.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13

tax rate for the coming year. There has already been an appropriation of 5000 for the now library and like amount is expected for tonight.
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some handsome sage green broad. oloth is extremely wide and has five sIlken stripes along one edge, dlmln. 'shing in width toward the Inside.
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oeoa Germany all the noted linen have contributed
  TowesC aa
  best possible advantage tory answer chee O"O
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and 1t Is rumored that hls mission is to obtain artillerymen fin the United States to man the coast defcncos of Venezuela
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13

Sheer batiste waists are shown trim med With lace and embroidery and with the long sleeves,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13

The ewastiISe, SO popular in tails. man of good luck q year or two ago, is being superseded by topaz buckles as mascota,
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pointment must be made before MarchI 4th next, and the successful candidate will enter the academy In June takIngI the place of Cadet Hewlett of New Ha~I ven, who graduates next year.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13
BRIEF MENTION.
High water to-day at 1.oS D. m.

Tho New Haven branch of the Wom- ans Board of Missions will hold it's first meeting of tho season at Center church chapel, this afternoon at 8 o'clock Added interest will be given to the topic of the hour, Current Events In Missions" by Miss WooseNs observations of mission stations visit- ed in a world around tour. from which she has just returned.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13

The town authorities of Hamden. after making an Investigation of the burning of the schoolhouse in tho West Woods district last Wednesday,, have reached the conclusion that tho building was fired by tramps. Con- gressman N. D. Sperry when he was 8 young man, tranpod over the hills from his home In Woodbridge and taught in the West Woods school.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13
Table Damask 75c yd.

66 inches wide, full bleached All Linen Damask, extra heavy and serviceable. A quality that has been 9Sc yard.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13

A dance will be given by the Hebrew Institute of this city at Harmonic hall tomorrow evening. As the affair Is for the free institute, q large gathering isl looked for The committee In charge of the affair has been working hard to make the event success both fnan. cially and socially,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13

Congressman Sperry has been noti- fled by the navy department that he Is entitled to an appointment to the Naval academy q Annapolis The ap-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13

For the small folks are blankets il blue, white or pink decorated wtf Teddy bears in q contrasting color
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-13
Table Damask SIPS.

72 in. wide, full bleached Satin Damask, extra fine and heavy. The quality we have sold at St.sO.