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this woman was restored to health
by Lydia l.. Plnkham's Vegetable
Compound. Read her letter.
Mrs. Sallie French, Of Paucaunla,
Ind. Ter, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
IL had female troubles for seven
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doctors treated me for di fferent troubles
but did me no good. While in this con-
dition wrote TO Mrs. Pinkham for adj
vice and took Lydia L. Pinkham's Vege-
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and we'll"
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Mexico Missouri message., 1908-06-25
WESTERN CANADA
Revised Romestead ReguIailon,

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Mexico Missouri message., 1908-06-25
1rv Murine Eve Remedy

For Red. Weak, Weary. Watery Eyes.
Murine Doesn't Smnrt-Soothes Eve Pam.
An Druggists Sell Murine ~ jocts. The IS
Page Book in each Pkg Is worth Dollars
in every home. Ask YOUR Druggist.
Murine Eye Remedy Co, Chicago.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-06-25

"AlcOhol is a mighty magician. The
tired laboring man by it's aid can leave
aching limbs and duh care behind, and
taste. II II be only for a feverish mo-
ment, of the Joy Of bounding life. The
removal OF temptation will accomplish
little. unless higher tastes are formed.
Drink was not the curse In the
east then which It is with us now.
But cannot forget that this same
tolerant Scripture. with its ample rec.
ignition OF the genial side OF human
life, contains some OF the most urgent
warnings that can be written against
the horror OF intoxication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-23
EXCURSIONS.

Bookings for the Norfolk and Washing
ton Steamboat COmpanys outings to Old
Point Comfort show no signs of diminish
ing In fact. accommodations are at as
great premium as at any time during
the summer season.
Application at the ticket office. 1O5 18th
street early in the week is consequently
the better part of wisdom for those who
desire to avail themselves of the liberal
outing the special tickets offer. Meals
and rooms at the Chamberlin. Old Point S
famous hosiery. as we'll as steamer ac-
commodations, are included in the one
ticket. AS to time. one has to consult
but his own convenience. The trips are
made from this city Fridays and Satur-
days at $50 pm, returning Monday,
Tuesday or Wednesday morning. accord
ing to the limit of the ticket purchased
Information as to the attractions at
Old Point Comfort is SO generally spread
that 1t is hardly necessary to state here
that yachting, golfing, hunting, tennis,
etc. are offered Chamberlin guests.
though all may not be aware that this
noted hotel has lately installed one of the
most magnificent indoor natatOriumS in
the world.
Don't miss taking a trip to Chesapeake
Beach some of these glorious days. There
is abundance of pleasure and health
there for those who make the trip.
There is no better way to spend one of
these beautiful autumn days than to go
to the beach and spend a day. Take an
II street car and go to the District line
station and there board one OF the COM
Portable cars of the Chesapeake Beach
railway line. The train whiZzes you
through delightfully."- green countryside.
and you'll say the ride is one of the most
enjoyable you ever had.
Don't miss it. Go to Chesapeake Beach
at the first opportunity. Your friends
are all going.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-23
IN THE PROBATE COURT.
Wills of j. w. Douglass, Eliza Green
and Ellen c. Hebb Filed.

The will Of John Wesley Douglass. dated
December Is, 1901 has been filed for pro-
bate. 1t provides that his entire estate
shall go to his widow, Mrs. Jennie s.
Campbell Douglass. Mrs. Douglass Is also
named as eXecutriX.
BY the terms of the will of Eliza V.
Green, dated February ) last so is given
to a grandson. Herbert w. Green, and
s. to Leutia Virginia Green. The re-
naming estate is left to her daughter,
Sue Emma Green. Rev. William }. HOW
ard is named as executor
Ellen c. Hebb. by her will dated No
vember 13. 1903, and offered for probate.
leaves 500 to a niece. Sally B. Hebb;
5000 each to Elizabeth l.. Hebb and
Hopewell Hebb, 500 to Susan b. Han
son and 500 to Nellie NJ. Miller. The
remaining estate is devised to her niece.
Bertha Y. Hebb, who is also appointed eX-
ecutor.
The will Of Ann Eliza Stewart has been
offered for probate. 1t is dated July u,
1901. and provides for the erection of a
monument in Mount Olivet cemetery, to
cost 81 600. The entire estate is devised
to Henry c.. Stewart in trust for ten
years. and from the net income to pay
monthly $50 each to Louisa H. Swear
ingen and Walter Nice. Stewart. children
of the testatrix. The two children are to
share the property equally at the eXpira-
ton of the trust estate. Henry {. Stew
art is named executor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-23
CHEROKEE GOES TO COURT.
Suit for Injunction Against Secretary
Garfield in Land Case.

Suit for injunction has been instituted
against James r. Garfield. Secretary of
the Interior, in the Supreme Court of the
District by William Owen of Muskogee.
Okla. The complainant alleges in his Dill
of complaint that as a citizen by blood or
the Cherokee nation he selected q certain
tract of land as part of the allotment
which he says he was entitled to as Sucn
citizen, and that the Secretary of the In
terror, through his authorized agent. is
sued TO him a certificate of allotment Of
the land. which Owen claims entitled him
TO a patent from the principal chief of the
Cherokee nation TO be approved by the
Secretary of the Interior.
He asserts that under the law relating
TO the allotment of lands to Cherokee In
dams no contest could be instituted
against his right to the said tract of land
later than nine months after the alct-
ment certificate was issued to him. but
says that notwithstanding the prohibition
in the law against the entertainment of
such "A contest after the nine months had
expired, the Secretary of the Interior per-
mitted such a contest to be instituted
and attempted to cancel the allotment Ger
ticate issued to Owen and to award the
land to another Indian. to whom Owen
says patent is about to be issued con-
veying the laGl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-23
STATISTICAL CIRCULAR READY
Chairman Murray Will Have It
Printed for Distribution.

A meeting of the interdepartmental
statistical committee was held at !
O'Clock yesterday afternoon in room PIG OF
the Treasury Department, at which
drafts of questions for the proposed cir
cular to the departments in relation 10
the preparation of statistics were submit
ted in accordance with the resolution
adopted at the first meeting. by Prof
Adams Mr.. Olmsted and Mr.. Osborne.
After considerable discussion forms were
decided upon. and copies were left with
Chairman Murray for the purpose of hav-
ing them printed.
The following members were present:
Chairman Lawrence o. Murray, " II.
Olmsted j. B. Osborne F. S. Curtis,
II. c. Cause. Maj. J. 7. Thompson and
Prof. IL. G.. Adams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-23
WILL TRY TO FIND RAMSAY.
District Official Off for Norfolk to
Join Search for Missing Man.

l.. d. Smoot, an assistant engineer in
the employ of the District government,
d friend of George D. Ramsay, son of
Rear Admiral F. NJ Ramsay, who is
missing from his home in this city, left
Washington last night for Norfolk, Va,
in hope of locating his friend.
1t is stated the young man was seen
a board a Washington and Norfolk steam
the night he disappeared from Wash
ington, and that he had conversation
with friends aboard the steamer and
told them he was going to return to this
city in few days Trace of him has been
lost since that time. The Norfolk police
have failed to locate Ramsay in that
city. Mr.. Smoot has been supplied with
letters of Introduction to chiefs of police
in the cities along the Virginia coast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-23
Tore Ills Skin
off i'm S[hredS
Itching Was Intense-Humor
Spread From Hands to Body
Work Interrupted and Sleep
Often Impossible - Disease
Resisted Treatment
BUT GW7TlGWRA CURED
HOM lRG THREE WEEKS

my trouble commenced about two years ago
and consisted first. of eruption of small
pustules on my hands. These spread later to
other parts of my body, and the itching at times
was intense so much that literally tore the
skin of in shreds In seeking relief. The awful
itching interfered with my work considerably
and also kept me awake nights. tried several
doctors and used number Of different ONT
ments and lotions. but received practically no
benefit. Finally l settled down to the Of
Cuticura Soap. Cuticura Ointment. and Cuticura
Resolvcnt Pills with the result that in few
days all itching had ceased and in about three
weeks time all traces of my eruption had dis
appeared have had no trouble of this kind
since H. A. Krutskon. 957 ". 51st place. Chi
cago, H. November Is and 2s. 1907
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-23
RUDOLPH SAUR'S BIRTHDAY
GERMAN-AMERIC EXTEND
GOOD WISHES.
Big Celebration at Saengerbund
Hall Last Night-Pres-
ents Galore.

The seyentv-ffth birthday anniversary
of Rudolph Saur. one OF the most promi-
nent German-Americans of this city, was
celebrated at the Washington Saenger-
bund Hall last night with speeches, song
and feasting.
The Saengerbund. the Ariors and the
Germania Maennerchor, of all of which
Mr. Saur is an honored member rendered
choruses under the leadership of Henry
Xander Prof Christiani and Prof Holer,
respectively. between the speeches of con-
graduation and presentation made by
John Waldman. president of the first
named organization; F. A Rocker. presi-
dent of the Arions: President Helhg of
the Maennerchor. Secretary F. E. Mann
of the Columbia Turnverein. President
Noelker of the United German Societies,
G. W. Spier and others.
Mr.. Saur was literally overwhelmed
with gold headed canes, umbrellas flowers
and good wishes. and he feelingly re-
sponded to the sentiment expressed by
his multitude of friends in the gathering
as we'll as the speakers of the evening.
The Sth Battalion of District Volunteers,
of which MIR. Saur is the chaplain. pre-
scented him with a magnificent bouquet
of flowers. and many friends who We're
una BILE to he present at the celebration
remembered him by sending special de-
livery letters. kilograms and messages of
good will and good wishes.
During the evening selections We're read
from the poems of Mr.. Saur. for he is a
poet of some ability. well a SOL
der and singer. and honorary president
of nearly all the German societies in the
District
Some of the Presents.
Among the presents he received was a
beautiful bouquet of roses from the Saen-
gerbund; a gold-headed cane with an ap-
propriate inscription from the United
German Societies; a magnificent silk UNI
hrella from the Ladies' Auxiliary of the
Maennerchor. which presented him with
a Sold-headed cane; immense bouquet
of roses from the Columbia Turnverein
and a handsome umbrella from the
ArionS
George w. Spier acted as postmaster
for the evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-23
T HE T HEAT R.
"The Wolf"

Eugene Walters play of the Canadian
Hudson bay fur country, The WOLF.
will have a return engagement starting
next Monday night 1t comes direct
from long and successful engagements
in New York and Chicago. The role of
Hilda McTavish, the innocent girl of
the woods. is now in the hands of
Frances Ring William Courtenay re-
turns as Jules Beaubien, the young
French Ca madam; Thomas Findlay Will
again be seen as the miserable husband
and unnatural father; Sheridan BLOCK
continues as 3 AtiSte LIE Grand, the
trader. and Walter Hale portrays the
role of the crafty American railway
contractor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-23
FOR INAUGURATION POLICE.
Chief Sylvester Asks $4,000 TO
Weeks Requirements.

In anticipation of the rapidly approach
ing inauguration celebration in this city
the chief of police has recommended to
the Commissioners that they request Con-
gress at an early date to provide by
joint resolution an appropriation of SD
O0O to be available on or before February
l next.
This suggestion is made in view of the
fact that the chief of police will be
charged with the preservation of life and
the maintenance of peace and order
during the inauguration festivities, the
period for which generally covers period
of one week.
OF the amount recommended the sum
of $4,000 is to be used in maintaining
public order and the protection of life
and property. Part of this will be used
in employing 100 or more special police
men. The sum of 50 600 will be used in
the construction and maintenance of
temporary comfort stations and Informal
ton booths in the central part of the
city.
In connection with this appropriation
the chief of police has also recommended
that the Commissioners obtain authority
to make special regulations governing
traffic during the period.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-23
New National.

Grace Van Studdiford, in the new de
Eoven and Smith comic opera THE
Golden Butterfly" opens at the New Ma
tional Theater next Monday night. The
author. Harry B. Smith, announces re-
turn to the style of Robin Hood and
other productions of some twenty years
ago.
The scene of 1.-The Golden Butterfly is
laid in Buda Pesth, and the music by
Reginald de Koven is said to have a
Hungarian tinge. There is one love song
that occurs about dozen times In the
opera and is the motif. There will be an
ensemble of eighty people and the chorus
will be on d grand opera scale. Included
in the cast are Louis Harrison. Louis
Cassavant. Jene Lunesca, Charles W.
Butler and Jane Hadley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-23
COMPoSIToRS DROPPED.
G. p. o. Work Is Now Stacking Up.
Vacation Time.

The compositors employed temporarily
at the government printing office during
the midsummer rush We're dropped last
evening, and employees of the composing
division were informed that they were at
liberty to take few days leave of alb
sense if desired.
1t is not thought there will be any neces-
sity for furloughs among the printers, as
there is considerable annual leave yet
due. and it is believed the workers Will
take advantage of the opportunity to re-
lieve the Office Of the temporary slack
ness
The press division and bindery are
driving at full speed, it is said the
former on reprints and the latter on
the annual Year Book and the bound
volumes of the Congressional Record. 1t
is anticipated that the regular fall run
of reports will soon make their appearance,
which will keep the full force at work
until the assembling of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-23
MRS. HURLBUT BURIED.
Funeral Services Held at the Home
of Her Brother-in-Law

Funeral services over the remains Of
Mrs Maude Moore Hurlbut. who died
September Is at her home in Cleveland.
Ohio. were held yesterday afternoon at
. o'clock at the home of her brother-in-
law w F. Roberts, 1880 Clifton street
northwest. Rev. John Van Schaick. pas
tor of the Church of Our Father, con-
Quoted the services. Interment was in
the family lot in Rock Creek cemetery.
Mrs Hurlbut. who was daughter OF
Mrs f. C. Moore and the late r. {.
Moore of this city. attended the Washing
ton public schools and was graduated
from Central High School She was also
graduated from Normal School in 1889
and shortly thereafter became teacher
in the public schools. She was married
to II S. Hurlbut in 1888 and removed to
Cleveland. Ohio
She has been in i'll health for more
than a year. but her death was shock
to her friends in this city who did not
believe she was seriously i'll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-23
Moses 18th annual Sept. sale-Ad,
Vessels in Shipyards.

The steam launch Doc Reh. one of the
fleet of pleasure craft owned in this city,
was yesterday hauled out on the marine
railway at Regan's boatyard to have her
hull examined to locate a small leak and
for caulking and general repairs. The
launch will be used by its owner, Capt.
Reh, for hunting and fishing trips on
the river this fall.
The sloop Hattie. recently purchased by
Capt. Joseph Bresnehan of this city. is
at Regan's to be overhauled and put in
trim for service with the pleasure fleet on
the river. 1t is stated that the vessel is
to be equipped with gasoline power en-
CINE and is to have number of changes
made in her interior arrangements to fit
her for hunting and fishing trips on the
river.
The auxiliary power launch Cicona,
which was recently purchased from Ralph
Calf by ]. \. Meyer Of this city, was
yesterday hauled out on the marine rail-
way at Benefits boatyard to locate a
leak and for other repair work. While on
the railway it is stated that the hull of
the vessel will be painted and minor re-
pairs made to make her ready for fall
cruising.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-23
BUYS CHAPLIN APARTMENT.
John S. Tomlinson Acquires Prop
erty and Will Make Changes.

The Chaplin apartment house at 1415
Chaplin street, purchased about a year
ago by the National Benevolent SAM
tarium Association and used as bachelor
apartments, has been sold by the asso-
citation to John S. Tomlinson for a con-
sideration said to approximate 100000.
The property is to be arranged for house
keeping purposes.
Mr. Tomlinson placed deed of trust on
the property to Wilton j. Lambert and
Louis =. Shoemaker to secure deferred
payments to the extent of Sd, 700. In the
deed of trust it is set forth that the pur-
chaser of the property is to improve the
apartment house within a period of six
months at an expense of between 5000
and $4,000 and to change all the bachelor
apartments to housekeeping apartments
and do all the necessary repairs in con-
nection herewith.
The sale, it is understood, was brought
about by Moore & Hill on behalf of the
Sanitarium Association, Attorney E. b.
Sherill on behalf of Mr.. Tomlinson and
Mr.. Lambert representing the Mathews
estate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-23
BAY SCHOONER ASHORE.
John A. Curtis May Have to Lighter
Load Before Floating

The bay schooner John A. Curtis, fire.
quent visitor to this city with lumber and
other cargoes, is reported ashore at Three
Sisters. below Thomas Point, on Chesa-
peake bay. where she was stranded dur
ing a fog in the latter part of last week.
The schooner has aboard cargo of
pine lumber from Baltimore for Norfolk.
1t is possible that this will have to be
partially removed before the schooner can
be fioated
She is reported to be resting easily. 1t
is believed she will be floated without in
jury to her hull.
Efforts to get her off are now being
made by her master and crew. 1t is
expected she will be f1Oated shortly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-23
AGED MAN HURT.
Knocked Down by Street Carload
Injured

John Harb. seventy-three years of age,
of 1851 Kenyon street northwest is lying
in serious condition at the Emergency
Hospital suffering from injuries received
as result of being struck by a street
car at 18th and streets northwest about
40 O'Clock this morning.
Mr.. Harb attempted to cross the tracks
of the Capital Traction Company when
car in charge of MOtorman Emory Packet
and Conductor Thomas Brown knocked
him to the ground and rolled him along
for some distance. He was picked up and
removed to the Emergency Hospital In
the ambulance, where an examination dis
closed he was suffering from injuries to
his head, his left leg was broken and he
was bruised about the body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-23
The Free Violin School

For boys and girls C to 90 years. con-
Quoted so successfully the past two years
By Mr.. and Mrs. Frank T. Benjamin as to
win admiration of parents and pupils
and the highest praise from the District
papers when 100 pupils gave an exhibition
of their proficiency at the Children's Car
nival, held June 3 and 4. The Free Violin
School will reopen Thursday. pm, Sept
~ Pythian Temple 1912 9th n. w. Free use
of violins at classroom. Pupils required to
purchase instruction book, $50; entities
holder to one years lessons free. Select
class assured. Parents call Thurs, Sept.
"a and be convinced Se21-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-23
SKIN HEAL 5[H]
Effected by Cuticura Soap,
Ointment and ResOlvent.

as in eczema: the frightful scaling, in psoria-
sis; the loss of hair and crusting of scalp, in
SCALED head; the facial Disagreement, as in
acne and ringworm; the awful suffering of in
fants. and anxiety of WORKOUT parents, as in
letter, or salt rheum-all demand remedy of
extraordinary virtues to successfully cope with
them. That Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Re.
solvent Qiquid pills, such stands proven
by unluestioned testimonials.
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cura Resolvent (50c) Tor In the form of Choco-
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the Blood. Sold throughout the world. Potter
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-23
FOR STEALING UMBRELLAS.
Samuel Thomas Goes to Jail for
Thirty DAYS.

Charged with stealing three umbrellas
on a sunshiny day, Samuel Thomas. a
resident of Kings court. was convicted
this morning in the Police Court and
committed to Jail for thirty days in de-
fault of $40 fine
1t was testified by the prosecuting wit
nesses that Thomas and a second man
named John Bryant helped themselves
to umbrellas from the home of Gertie
Tobias. a neighbor Several days after
the theft. which occurred the latter part
of last week it was stated Thomas sold
the property to neighboring bidders for 20
cents. 30 cents and 40 cents. respectively.
Bryant was also arrested at the time
Thomas was taken into custody, but for
felted 50 collateral this morning De-
tective Embrey of the third precinct was
the officer in the case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-23
Ron Tons

The Gayety Theater will offer for its
attra elton Monday next Weber and
Rush's Bon Tons" Extravaganza Com
pany. This season the Bon Tons will
present two new and original bur
lesques. In the olio are Rawson and
Clare, Just Kids" Woods and Greene,
Niblo and Spencer JOY and Clayton,
Emily Miles, vocalist; the Six English
Barmaids and the sensational terpsi-
chorean novelty, Mi RefieXione."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-23
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe Norfolk. Newport News and
all points south every evening in the year
a $50 o'clock.
Electric trains from 10Th street and
Pennsylvania avenue to Mount Vernon
hourly. 10 m. to :: pm. Arlington and
Alexandria every twenty minutes
Ferry steamer Lackawanna to AleXan-
dria every hour and half from am.
to pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon leaves 9TH street wharf at 10 a M.
and go pm.
Trains for Chesapeake Beach leaVe LIS
trict line station as per schedule
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-23
Funeral of Mrs. Mary v. Jackson.

Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs. Mary V. Jackson. widow of Rev. Dr.
Sheldon jackson, who died Sunday, were
ments in the Concord New Hampshire
and Oregon avenues northwest at )
o'clock. Rev. Dr.. Charles Wood. D. .or
of the Church of the Covenant. and Rev
DR.. Joseph 7. Kelly. pastor of the Fourth
Presbyterian Church, conducted the serv-
ices. The remains were sent TO Minaville
y. Y, last night for interment.