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Evening star., 1908-01-28
Gayety.

The Partisan Widows in two-act
musical comedy entitled Stolen Sweets -
will. those two eccentric comedians
Fields and Wooey. who furnish most Of
tie comedy work, is the good attraction
offered at the Gayety this week. The
show is up-to-date and contains large
chorus of girls, who render several mu-
steal hits. The olio which is especially
strcn6 features i.alia Selbini. the Bath
ing Beauty and her mite OF Chinese
in few novelties along with her won
deiful cycnns. Others in the vaudeville
are the Lynotte sisters. singing comedi-
ennes Rossellis living pictures in diff
ferent poses; Rowland and Dugan in "A
TASTY Messenger" Fields and Nooley i'll
Il Trip in an Airship.' and Jeanne
Brooks in n series Of songs.
Evening star., 1908-01-28
Majestic.

Wine. Woman and Song. one of the
oldest burlesque organizations on the
road. opened weeks engagement at the
Majestic yesterday. The show has had
a checkered career. and in the height of
its fame was the mea OF bringing to
notice some prominent performers. such
as Alexander Carr and Bonita. The ne "
ta,cEt now in evidence found favor with
tn. audiences yesterday afternoon and
la. night. and the show will doubtless
command iss share of the patronage for
this class of entertainment
Evening star., 1908-01-28

J. Il. Small & Sons, Florists,
Washington and New York.-Advt
Evening star., 1908-01-28
Funeral of Edna McC. Bennett

works wonders in filling unoccupie
rooms. Have you ever tried it?
Evening star., 1908-01-28

Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs Edna McCracken Bennett wife of
Robert r. Bennett. chief Of the bureau of
manufactures. Department OF Commerce
and Labor. were held in the chapel of the
Church. of the Covenant yesterday after
noon at > O'Clock. The services wee
conducted by Rev. Charles A. Smith
Interment was made in Glenwood ceme-
terry.
The pallbearers We're Messrs. Stanton
j. Peelle Walter c. Clephane John J.
Ernest Dr.. Marcus Benjamin. Thomas
r. Hopkins and Benjamin DeMer Miller
Evening star., 1908-01-28
Verdict for $4,000.

A verdict for 5000 has been rendered
by jury In Circuit Court No. = in
favor Of William p. Montgomery against
tG Lloyd Masruder Montgomery brought
an action alleging that Magruder had
| induced him TO purchase stock III the
| Standard Dairy and Ice Company on the
representation that the company was
! -flN
Evening star., 1908-01-28
Establish Building Line.

Tae Commissioners nave instructed IN.
operation counsel 10 institute condenina
ton proceedings necessary for the estab-
sfnent Of building line on the south side
~ PARK street from School street to 18th
street. TO be distance or twenty feet
from the south boundary line OF the street.
The establishment OF such "A building line
is authorized by an &c: OF Congress ap-
proved January u. 1906 and also upon
ne Petition o. - per cent ot the proprrS $
'Wners on the street in question
Evening star., 1908-01-28
Storage Warehouse Completed.

To mark the COMPLETION of its ware
house of which the first section was built
seventeen years ago. the Security Storage
Company of Washington. has issued an
Illustrated pamphle. descriptive Of its
building and the various branches OF its
buslness-packing. moving and storing.
The warehouse. il .s claimed was the
first in the world to i,stall cold storage
plant for the protection of fuIs. rugs and
other fabrics from moths. and it provides
an even. dry temperature and regulated
light in its picture and piano storage
rooms. Besides this it has bursu ar
proof vaults for the storage OF Valua bles.
Evening star., 1908-01-28
Detective Attends Friends Funeral.

Sergt Joseph Carter of the local police
force went to Baltimore today to attend
the funeral Of the late Detective Todd
Hail. lie took with MIN handsome
floral l. &; s;imonial from the detective force
i'll this city. Detective Hall was well
known TO the members Of the local de-
partm.rt lie had been assigned to cases
here a member Of times. and had fire.
alentiy preached as an evangelist al the
Central Union Mission and upon stree,
Evening star., 1908-01-28

We Have Commenced to Cut Prices.
Frank Libbey & Co. 9th & " Y. ave. NV.
Evening star., 1908-01-28
Senate District Bills.

Senator Gallinger yesterday offered in
the Senate a bill proposing to extend On
tario place northwest from the Adams
Mill road TO Calvert street. and by re-
quest. another bill proposing to extend
Kenyon street northwest from l4th street
to School street
Senator Carter introduced a bill to regu-
late the construction and operation of
elevators in the District the principal
provision being that no elevators shall he
operated after January l. 1909. that are
not equipped With automatic devices for
making 1t Impossible 10 run them unless
tire doors are closed.
Evening star., 1908-01-28
A Rare Dining Room Suite.

stately in character sold quartered oak.
English finish o. the best possible con-
Strrction: Buffet China Case. Serving
Table, Chairs and Banquet Extension
Table 10 be sold by auction tomor-
row Wpdnesday commencing 1910
a m. toget her with other beautiful new
furnishings for the home. Ni.son &
Nayers 1927 and l3ZJ G. street.
Evening star., 1908-01-28
Police Doubt Robbery Story.

Inspector Boa, oman. chief Of detectives.
said this morning he had received in
for,na ton which caused him to doubt
the story OF the hold-up of Robert +.
Cole Yesterday morning Co,e complained
that two colored men had stopped him at
the 9th street entrance to the Smith
sofian grounds. drew revolver on Elm
and relieved him of 81. \ friend of thu.
young man called at police headquarters
last night and told Inspector Boardma II
that Cole did not leave his 1.-THE friend 81
room until nearly : o'riock yesterday
morning more than two hours after Cole
said he mad been robbed. Inspector
Boardman said Cole admitted last night
that ne was al the house Of the friend
until about the time mentioned. but II.
would not admit he had not been robbed.
Evening star., 1908-01-28
500 for the Best Solution.

Tse mystery OF loaf OF bread PROPOSE
ton, Into how many pieces OF various
sizes lis ii possible to divide loaf of
MEINBERG'S Bread with six straight
cuisS of a knife across any side? See
Saturdays or Sundays Star. large ad
Evening star., 1908-01-28
District Made Defendant.

Suit 10 recover $40 geo damages has been
instituted in the District Supreme Court
by Phoebe A. Spperly against the District
of Columbia. BY Attorneys j. B. Archer,
jr., and j. l.. Smith the plaintiff states
she sustained serious permanent injury in
January. l.h.,. by falling on the icy pave
aNeulls
Evening star., 1908-01-28

Great Bear Spring Water, 4 GAL.
soc. Office 1o4 11th st Phone Main 324O
Evening star., 1908-01-28
Everybody Comes to Us for Lumber
prices. Lipbey & Co. 9Th and y Y ave. u W

Joseph kidwel. twentE-seSen years o.
age living at 9th and O streets south
east accidentaIlv fell from his wagon yes
Ierday afternoon and sustained injuries
10 his head and face The accident 90
CURED near the corner OF ith and streets
northwest and the victim was gwen
treatment at the Casualty Hospital
Evening star., 1908-01-28
c. Auerbach's $3.50 Sa1ony Wo,

Sweater Coats. Mems and Boys. a. Fl
ia1l-rt sd tu.tf
Evening star., 1908-01-28
What to Do With Bachelors.

The new officers o. Washington Conn-
cil. No. 224. knights of Columbus. viii
oihciate for the first time al the knights
of Coiumb bus Temple tonight. ]. Il. John
s'r. jr.. grand knight. will b. in In.
chair and Or. WILSON p Malone. the
lecturer, Will provide Il I-osram. which
viii include an address by himself en-
tiJled What 10 Do With the Bachelors
Evening star., 1908-01-28

backed by his chorus of comely Sir.s
gave one OF the most pleasing acts seen
at this playhouse this season. The o!io
consists OF Winnie d. Crawford and Irene
Gardner. Jules Harron. the little German
and the world worst wizards. Martini
and Maximillian. Cora Livingston cham
pion lady wrestler of the world. is meet
ing all corners for forfeit.
Evening star., 1908-01-28

Charles *. Williams. colored sixteen
Years Of age failed to steer his bicvcIe
properly while riding near the intersection
of 9Th street aud Pennsylvania avenue
northwest yesterday afternoon. and the
result was that his wheel was struck by
a wagon. The breaking of the front
wheel of the bicycle was the only dam
age caused.
Evening star., 1908-01-28
New Day Train to Pittsburp.

win Pullman drawing room parlor car via
Pennsylvania railroad. Leaves new Union
station, Washington. al 1910 am. and
arrives Pittsbtirs at pm. No change of
cars Dining car from Harrisburg. rg.-Advt
Evening star., 1908-01-28
IVcAun.

r. W. D.nkns' Yankee Doodle Girls
Company is the attraction Al the New
i.vceum this week. The show is support
ed BY Two burlettas. entitled Sullivan
on Parade and "Su!e n: . 0scrtsz
j. r. Leonard as the Irsr c,N.d,a.a
Evening star., 1908-01-28
Woodward & Lothrop's.

While YOU ara shopping leave your ad-
vertis@m2nt for The Star a tha Informa :
ton Buraan Of Woodward & Iol olhrop's.
where it will be received at regular rates.
Wanted Help and Rooms for Rent are /
cent per word ecch Insertion.
Evening star., 1908-01-28
Oil Heaters-Gas Radiators.
.U4 G. st. c. A Muddiman & Co. 616 1. st

Joseph I.acoppedian. twenty eight
Years of age was removed to the Cas-
raity Hospita last night about 10:51
clock and was treated for fracture of
his right leg He said lie sustained the
injury by accidentally falling into an ex-
csvation. His residence is al 143 r street
mort ileast
Evening star., 1908-01-28
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers ioi
Fort Monroe. Norfolk Newport News and
All points south every evening in the
ycar at 6:SQ o'clock
Electric trains flom 1-th street and
Fem SYLVAN avenue Tor Mount Vernon
ho4rly.. 10 a. N. 10 pm. Arlington anu
Alexandria every twenty minutes.
Evening star., 1908-01-28

George .Humphrles, colored twenty -eis ht
years of age. became suddenly i'll last
evening while at Pennsylvania avenue
and 18th street southeast The sick man.
whose home is in the country. was re-
moved 10 the Washington Asylum Hos
Dit al in the patro! wagon.
Evening star., 1908-01-28

only 10 be used toward opening savings
account with the United States Trust Co.
on receiving 20 lib Elk Grove Butter
coupons or 70 Golden Eod Sausage cou-
mons 10 Of each will be accepted.
Golden G. Co. 92S La. ave.
Evening star., 1908-01-28
Well Send You q Check

only 10 be used toward opening a savings
account with the United States Trust
60. on receiving 20 lib. Elk Grove But
ter coupons or ~ Golden Rod Sausage
coupons ~ Of each will be accept
ed. Golden x Co, 9oS La ave.-AdNi.
Evening star., 1908-01-28

three pound can for a dollar-thats :
White House Coffees cost at the gro
GERS. Heaps OF pleasure and satisfaction
that's what that dollar brings 10 the
user.
Evening star., 1908-01-28

if YOU want the pnr@st. cleanest, most
healthful beverages tile world produces.
Bottled at the brewery-every bottle pas
teu-iZed = doz Maf.zen or Senate. 81.
:. Goz Lager. sI.JO; bot. rebate. .0c. Phone.
Evening star., 1908-01-28
Orangeine-Quick. Sure. Safe.

Delicate ba lance Of skilfully- ed
remedies. Quick results. No possibili-
ity of harm. No drug effect.-Advt.
Evening star., 1908-01-28
With Increased Banking Facilities

at it's new home. cor. 10Th and I'll sis.
Union Trust 60. invites accounts Of every
chara cter. Interest on all accounts. sub
iect to check. l.. 8. government control. =
Adyl.
Evening star., 1908-01-28
Removal Notice.

WasiiIagt on Sunset Route has moved il s
Office 10 40, f -. NV Best service 10 Cali
fornia A. j. PostoH, Cienl Agent.-Advt.
Evening star., 1908-01-28
ANYTHING to Sell

by public auction. include it in Saturdays
sale at Weschler's. go Pa. ave. NV.
Good results Prompt returns. ja31-4t
Evening star., 1908-01-28
Best Butter. SIC; Eggs, 24c;

Cheese ISc: Pic Mic Shoulders. T2c: To-
matoes. &C and Sc II. 4th st. Sc. and
j. L. d. Pyles' ~ otl.e- stores. ia2s-2t
Evening star., 1908-01-28
Connecticut Pies Are Delicious.

The best materials are used and the most
up-to-date methods employed III making
these pies All good kinds at Your grocer g
Evening star., 1908-01-28

Money 10 lend at and So on real estate
Frank 7. Rawlings Co, 1915 Pa ave
Advt.
Evening star., 1908-01-28
Letters Command Attention

when printed by our process. They look like
personal letters. Byron S. Adams. 81. llth
-AdNt.
Evening star., 1908-01-28
Florida and Carolina Resorts.

Best rea ched by Seaboard Air Line Ry.
Three daily trains. Office. li2l Pa. ave
Advt.
Evening star., 1908-01-28
CITY ITEMS.

Sewing Machines, Any Make. Re-
paired. ST. at Oppenheimer's 81 ?th NV
Evening star., 1908-01-28
so Smokecraft Cigar Bands
Insist ON Having Heurich.s s Beers

ill entitle you TO a check. See large ad.
l sporting section. Sundays Star. ja26t tt
Evening star., 1908-01-28
ANYTHING for Sale?

Advertise it in the Miscellaneous Col
umn for three days at cent word
Evening star., 1908-01-28
The McComas Law Library Tonight.

Tie law library or the late Justice Louis
+. McComas will be sold at Sloans. 1iO1
u ST this evening al o'c,Ock-Advt
Evening star., 1908-01-28

Safe Deposit Boxes, So Per Annum
for usual S. size. Open $50 am. to 10
pm. Wash. Exchange Bank. TO 1ith.
del5-tf
Evening star., 1908-01-28

Weather Strips Mean Comfortable
homes during cold snap. Cost little here.
Ei.inger Bros..21ny 1th NV. Phone 1lI3.
laird eSu.3
Evening star., 1908-01-28
so Smokecraft Cigar Bands
Well Send You a Check

will antitle you TO check. Ses large ad
in sporting section, Sundays Star.
Evening star., 1908-01-28
Flowers for the Wedding.
A Small Ad in The Star

GUIDES flowers are best. and at d-coratiI1
his artists are most skillful. lo14 F.-AdN
Evening star., 1908-01-28
Continuation of the McComas Sale.

The McComas sale continues at Sloan's
1907 G street. tomorrow at II am and =:
pm. with a number Of Persian rugs
some fine mahogany tables. chairs. high
boys. trays. etc. Rooms comforta bic and
seats prOvided.-AdYt.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-22
One Of the
Essentials

OF the happy homes of today ia .
vast fund of information as to the
pest methods of promoting health and
happiness and right living and know.
ledge OF the worlds best products.
PRODUCTS of actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfully presented
and which have attained to world.
Wide acceptance through the approval
OF the Well-Informed of the World:
not OF individuals only, but of the
many who have the happy faculty of
selecting and obtaining the best the
world affords.
One OF the products of that class.
OF known component parts, an Ethical
remedy, approved by physicians and
commended by the Well-Informed Of
the World as a valuable and whole
some family laxative is the well-known
Syrup OF Figs and l;lixir of SIENNA. To
get Its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine, manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co.. only, and
for sale by all leading druggists.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-22
New York Highways.

From observations of engineers and
others interested in the subject Of good
roads 1t is more and more evident that
serious damage results from the pass
age Of the rapid-moving automobiles
over them. In New York State, where
there are probably more automobiles
than anywhere else in this country, the
matter seems to have reached the
alarming point. It has been made the
subject Of several reports by officials
Immediately concerned. In the past
two or three years the increase in the
number of automobiles and in their
weight and speed has made their effect
very noticeable. The fragments and
powder formed by the grinding action
Of traffic, which serve as a necessary
binder to the stone of the macadam,
are lifted by the broad rubber tires of
rapidly-moving automobile and scat
tered.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-22

By name Clallam Size 2 #. 8 in
by tt. 8 in, made o. dry fir lumber
1B in. thick, size of glass in top OF
door % by %, double strength clear
glass, our price only $2.45. Sold by
dealers generally from $3.50 to $500
per door.
We have our own mill and we are
among the largest makers and distrib-
utOrs of glass doors in the Northwest.
We have only ONE price, the lowest
possible wholesale price, and we sell
to anybody.
Cross panel fir doors only $1.35, the
worlds standard door.
Two-light house windows, size of
glass "a by %, only $1.02 All our win
dOws are made of fir lumber, glass is
silver clear.
Send for our price lists, in which we
illustrate and describe hundreds of diff
ferent articles. We make shipments
everywhere throughout the West, and
guarantee absolutely safe delivery.
Price lists mailed free, with informa-
ton how to order. We have only one
price. A thousand bargains. Write
today.
O. q. WILLIAMS CO.,
1910 Western Ave. Seattle, Wash.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-22
SINKS and DRAINS A FIRE.
OUENT CAUSE Of TYPHOID
Purify These and You Will Be
Safe From COntagion
DIsINFECTIEG The ONLY PREVENTIVE
Borax, a Simple, Safe and Sure Method

Two tablespoonful of Borax in a
pailful of hot water poured down the
grease-choked pipes of sink, or
flushed through a disease-laden drain,
cleanses and purifies it, leaving it
clean and sweet.
Bed clothing and clothes used in a
sick room can be made hygienically
clean and snowy-white, If washed in a
hot solution of BOrax water.
Kitchen and eating utensils, used
during illness, will be kept from all
possibility of contagion if Borax is
used when washing them. Pure as
snow and harmless as salt, and be-
cause it can be used for almost every
domestic and medical purpose, Borax
must be considered the one great
household necessity.
Local agents wanted Write Tor money
making plan.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-22

The Belgians border their roadside
with apple and pear trees Of the cider
and perry varieties. and they draw a
profitable revenue from their elongated
plantations. Thus the 100000 roadside
trees OF Belgium bring In an annual
income Of $4,000 that is, little over
I'D a tree, big and little; while they
cost, including contributions to re-
planting sinking fund, trifle over I'd q
tree.-The Car.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-22

A new agency for the sale of the
standard makes of American watches
has been established in Seattle by the
Seattle Watch Co.
The direct sale of watches through
advertising is the method of this con-
Germ. Mr.. A. B. Jones, manager of
the Seattle house, is watch specialist
and a man Of long experience in the
business. He believes that the devel-
opment of the business in the North
west is simply matter of letting the
people know of the advantages of buy
ing watches in this way.
American made watches are not ex-
celled for reliability and time keeping
qualities.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-22

The reade-s of this paper VIII be pleaaed 70
learn that there is at least one,dreaded di,ee:e
that science has been able to cure ~ az ~
Cure Is the only positive cure known to the
Medical fraternity. Catarrh being coustttu'
ional disease, requires censttuqonal treat
acting directly upon the blood and mucona
surfaces of the systetl, thereby destroying the
foundation Of the aisease, and giving the Ra,
md sssistino nature In doing its work. The
oroprietors Fave 90 much faith in its curative
neWers that they offer Ono Hundred Dollar!
for any case that 1t fails to cure. Send for II,
u A I9sF +. J. CHENEY CO., Toledo. O
Bold BY druggists, 75c.
: Halls Family Pills are the bess.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-22
Appefasanx Fish Dish.

For an appetizing dish take the whit
meat OF a chicken, and two sticks OF
crisp, bleached celery. Chop them to
gether fine, a1d season with salt, pepper
and vinegar. Allow this to stand
while, then squeeze dry, and add two
tablespoonfuls Of mayonnaise dressing
and mix well. Over some buttered toast
lay two or three thin slices Of bacon
and on top Of this spread the chicken
II not Objectionable, sprinkle ch0pped
,hIvsu ovsx tie whols.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-22
Steamed Peach Puaa,p~.

This excellent recipe comes from Mr..
berry's Fruit Recipes" Mix well a
cup OF flour, two of bread crumbs and
half cup chopped nuts, preferably
almonds. Stir in the beaten yolks Of
three eggs, three-fourths cup sugar, q
little lemon juice and two heaping cups
chopped peaches. Lastly add the whip
ped whites of three eggs Turn into q
well-buttered mold and steam two
hours. Serve with peaches pressed
through q sieve and swoetened
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-22
Harmony Club, Too.

Jack-It is strange how the attend
ance at the Girls Harmony Club keeps
mn these warm nights. No one member
misses a meeting.
Myrtilla-They are afraid to miss
meeting. The absent are always knock
ed numerically.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-22

In London there is one clergyman to
every 1900 persons.
|. New York City is now spending on
education $12O,S73 each school day.
Government experts are investigating
seaweed with the object Of determining
it's economic value.
The production Of oleomargarine in
the year ended June 80 last rose to 68,
0SS, $50 pounds over 1906 The Govern
ment derived an income Of $685., 641
from its tax on the article.
From the figures which have just
been published Of the census taken in
November last, it appears that Greece
has a population Of 1851 1852; an in
crease of nearly 100000 over the pre-.
ceding year.
At recent municipal celebration In
Covina, CAL, in which barbecue was
given to mark the advent Of an electric
railway, coffee was served from an urn
holding $50 gallons, or 5000 cups ;
beans were cooked in pot holding zoo
gallons.
The increase in population through.
out Canada is slow at best-the Domin-
ion had only 5,371 1916 people in 1901, or
many less than the total number Of
those who live in Greater New York
and in what is known as the metro
politan district combined.
The Automobile stare" Is becoming
noticeable in New York City. It is the
vacant, faraway, apparently unobserv-
ing look that comes into the face Of Il
chauffeur when he crosses streets re-
CARELESS Of the pedestrians, turns the
wrong corner or guides and speeds his
vehicle regardless of the rights Of 9th.
ers.
Outside Of the officials and engineers
there are 1896 flremen in New York
City, who are divided into four grades.
There are 1894 of the first grade, get
lins $1,4OO per annum; 294 of the sec
ond grade, getting $1,000; 313 Of the
third grade, getting $1,000, and 40 of
the fourth grade and on probation. get
tirg $500.
Lorraine, Ohio, Is boasting Of the
largest fresh water dry dock In the
world. While there Is something of
conflict in the assertion, it appears to
be amply borne out by the facts. The
dock is 745 feet long and 125 feet wide,
which Is within few feet of the d.
mansions Of the new dry dock at the
League Island navv yard
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-22

To every three pounds of fruit allow
one and oae-half pounds of sugar and a
half pint OF water. Peel pears and lay
them in cold water to keep them from
turning dark. When syrup is boiling
put In pears and cook until they are
clear and fork will go into them
easily. Have Jars standing in pan of
hot water, carefully fill them with the
fruit. Pour syrup over them, filling to
top. Seal at once.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-22

Take about fourteen ounces and tws
pounds Of sugar. Divide ounces into
four parts and put into kettle nearly
covered with water and cook until ten
der. Pour Juice through q cloth. This
will make one quart of Juice. Clarity
sugar, pour over Juice of ounces and
cook for fifteen minutes. Skim the
tuice. Then pour into Jelly tumblera
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-22

That man who makes tomatoes and
potatoes grow on the same plant is aw-
fully wasteful. He ought at least to
use the leaves for lettuce, the blossoms
for violets and the stalks for bamboo
canes.