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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-13

The Special sale of Pianos-New discontinued
styles. Shopworn Slightly Damaged. Second
hand Piauo>, in progress at 132S + street
should he visited by those contemplating
Christina. Piano
II you are not too particular To take Piano
slightly scratched
II you don't mind buying celebrated make
Piano with slicht damage TO casewOrk-
II you viii overlook IL being shopworn or the
keys being bit yellow
Then you may be counted fortunate, FOR you
may .ecurc among this immense lot of fine
makes the Piano of your choice at price that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-13

announced that a play, The White Noun
tain Boy would be given for the benefit
of the inaugural plans of the club. and
she asked the cooperation of the club
members and the plan was Endorsed and
cooperation promised. James w. Poe
invited the club to join with 200 men to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-13
play to Raise Parade Fund.

At joint meeting of the Young Mems
Republican Club of the District of CO.
lumbia and its ladies' auxiliary at $40
I'd street southeast last night Mrs. Sadie
g. Wheeler, president Of the auxiliary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-13

Leap for Life" and consists of swinging
on a rope through a sheet OF flame. fell
from a 55-foot derrick at the Paris fair
here yesterday and is believed to have
been fatally injured. HIS home 10 in
Marion, Ohi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-13
Favor Methodist Church Merger.

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla, November
13-The Oklahoma conference of the NJ.
E. Church South has adopted a memorial
in favor of the amalgamation of the
Southern and Northern churches
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-13
The Remarkable Sale at the
Frederick Music Co., 1928 F
Street, Offers a Chance
!. to Buy a Rare Bar
" gain in a Piano.

will astonish you II you act immediately YOU
NAV be in time for that Fine Chick erng Quartei
Grand for si9J, or that Weber Upright Tor $40
or that Fischer Upright for $50, or the Fns
Upright for $3.50. You may want one OF those
New slightly damaged case Uprights for $l95
or those Used Uprights Mt $165. $135. $40, anc
possibly you still get chance ut the couple
Uprights FOR 500
Take enough money with you 10 your
choice. for they are selling fast and you won
get a second chance at any given instrument
seize IL when you see what You want. Pay
something 1t and secure II for yourself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-13

cation be asked If any improvements in
the construction OF any portable buildings
which may be erected in the future are to
be suggested.
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Wanted to Shoot Himself.


Shortly after o'clock yesterday after
noon Evans appeared at the home or MS
uncle. Richard Evans about one mile
north of Cabin John bridge, and asked his
aunt for a revolver, saying he wanted TO
shoot himself. His request was denied
He then went to the barn. where he saw
his father, uncle and brother-in-laW,
Arthur Ross.
For Gods sake don't stop here his
uncle urged People will think / have
been harboring you. and will burn my
place or do something worse.
The young man remained only long
enough TO tell something of his where
abouts from the time he left the Collins
home Tuesday morning until he appeared
at the home Of his uncle yesterday. On
his way from the Collins farm Tuesday
he stopped at his parents home and at
that of his uncle. told of his troubles and
asked for money. That afternoon he came
to this city and was seen on the AQueduct
bridge Later he said. he went as far as
Iceland, station on the Pope's Creek
railroad near Upper Marlboro, returning
to the city and going to the Center mar
ket yesterday afternoon. He left the mar.
ket about l o'clock in the afternoon and
returned to Montgomery county.
Advised to Surrender.
They haven't got me yet" was his re-
mark when he entered the barn yesterday
and saw his father and others. adding
that he had been caught, but managed
to get away from his captor
Evans asked his father and other rela-
tiyes what they thought he should do,
and they told him to proceed to this city
and surrender assuring him that he would
be protected from mob violence. and that
he would be given a trial. He consented
m accomDanv his brother-in-laW to the
city and surrender. but before reaching
Cabin John bridge he changed his mind
and said he was going to kill himself
He managed to get away from his broth
er-in-law and jumped from the bridge
before he could be overtaken.
Relatives of the deceased saw the body
at the hospital today. This afternoon
ARRANGEMENTS were made to have an un-
dertaker remove the body to his estab-
lishment 1886 NJ street, and prepare it for
burial Sunday morning thesbody will be
taken to the cemetery at Potomac Chapel
and inferred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-13

Il MONROE, La, NovembeE.d3.-A man,
named Bell, whose feat is known as THE
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Performer Seriously Injured.

represent several colored organiZatio in
the Taft inaugural parade March 4.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-26
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF TIL FOURTH
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE
OF NEVADA, IN AND FOR THE
COUNTY OF ELKO.

In the Matter of the Estate of CAROL INE
BUTLER, Deceased.-Notice to Creditors:
Notice is hereby given, that the under
signed having been duly appointed admin
istrator of the estate of Caroline Butler,
deceased, by the above-entited Court on
the 10th day of September, A. D. 1908, and
having duly qualified as such adminStra-
tor, Letters Of Administration were duly
issued to him on the 10th day of Septem-
Der, A. d. 1908.
Notice is further given, that all persons
having claims against the said estate of
Caroline Butler, deceased, are hereby re-
quired to file the same, with the proper
vouchers and affidavitS attached, with the
Clerk of this Court within forty (4o) days
from the date of the first publication of
this notice, or they will be forever barred.
Dated at Elko, this 10th day Of Septem-
Der, A. d. 1908. '..
JOHN BUTLER,
Administrator of the Estate of Caroline
Butler, deceased.
CHARLES B. HENDERSON,
Attorn,y for Al .niliStrator.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-26
Home Bakery

John Hunter has opened The Home
Bakery and is prepared to furnish fresh
bread, pies. cakes, etc. OH short notice
All orders will receive prompt attention
Everything about the Home Bakery
IS new and up TO date and first class
baker is in charge. >''
The proprietor hopes by fair dealing
and reasonable prices to secure Il share
of the public patronage.
Don't send your money away for pies
cakes and bread.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-26
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE
OF NEVADA, IN AND FOR THE
COUNTY OF ELKO
In the Matter OF the Estate of MARTIN
RYAN. Decease = Nnticn 70 I,rc1liaarn.

In the Matter of the Estate of MARTIN
RYAN, Deceased.-Notice TO Creditors:
Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned
having been duly appointed administrator Of
the estate OF Martin Ryan. deceased. by the
above-entitled Court on the 10th day of Septcu-
Der. A: ID. 1908, and having duly qualified 1S.sucb
administrator. Letters Of Administrative
duly issued 10 him on the 10th day Of SeIshbcr.
A. ID. 1903.
Notice Is further given. that all persons hav.
ing claims against the said estate of Martin
Ryan. deceased, are hereby required to file the
same, with the proper vouchers and ahidayits
attached, with the Clerk Of this Court within
forty l4Ol days from the date Of the first pubi-
barred.
Dated at Elko. this 10th day Of September
A. ID. 1903.
PATRICK ID. RYAN.
Administrator Of the Estate OF Martin Ryan
deceased.
CHARLES II. HENDERSON,
Attorney for Administrator
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-26

LOCATION
This claim is located in the s. u of Sec. 80, r.
A NJ, X. 81 f.. and In the NV. r. N. e. q, S. w.
q and s. f 4 of Sec. s. T. 43 N r. 80 E., M. d.
M. in the Centennial Mining District, Elko
County. Nevada.
Each of said lodes being OF record In the Office
Of the county recorder Of Elko County. at Elko,
ElkO County, Nevada.
There are two conflicting claims as shown by
the plat Of survey: Cd The Golden Rule lode.
(unsurveyedO conflicts with the Edgar lode and
the Bunker Hill lode of this survey. The con-
fiict Of said Golden Rule lode with said Edgar
lode Is excluded from this survey. The conflict
OF said Golden Rule lode with the said Bunker
Hill lode Is included in this survey. as said
Bunker Hill lode was located prior to the loca-
ton of said Golden Rule lode. (2) The Snow
storm lode (unsurveyed) conflicts with q frac-
tion of the Ina lode OF this survey at the south
westerly corner of said Ina lode; but this con-
fiict Is included in this survey. rs the Ina lode
was located prior to the location OF said Snow
storm lode.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
mining ground. lodes. premises, or any portion
thereof so described. surveyed plated and ap-
Piled for. are hereby notified that unless their
adverse claims are duly filed as according to law
and the regulations hereunder. within the time
prescribed by law, with the Register OF the
United States Land Office ut Carson City, Ne
Vada, they will be barred, in virtue Of the pro-
visions Of said statute. =.
LOUIS J. COIN.
Date Of first publication Sept A. 1905
Date OF last publication Nov. 10. 1908.
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$40 Reward

For the return of breastpin, emerald
and pearl setting. Gold bar with star
in center. Lost on streets of Elko
August Z. Address
ETHEL STCLAIR. DEErH, New.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-26
EIkO Drug Comply
Dealers in

Pure Drugs. Chemicals. Patent
Medicines, Toilet Articles,
Periumery, Liquors
and Cigars.
Orders by Mail Given Promp, Attention
Prescriptions Carefully Compounded From
The Purest Drugs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-01
DISTRICTS CLAIM SUSTAINED
CONTROLLER RULES AGAINST
STATE AUDITOR.
No Jurisdiction to Settle Claims Elk
cept Those Approved by the
Commissioners.

The auditor for the State and other de-
nartments has no jurisdiction. as claimed
by him, to receive, examine and settle
a claim against the District OF Coiumbla
when such claim has not been a'l-
dited and approved by the auditor for the
District and certified by the Commits
sioners. is the opinion of r. j. Tracewell
controller fer the Treasury. submitted to
the Commissioners to-day.
In making this announcement Mr.
Tracewell decides ii question that has
been the subject of contention between
the financial sofficias of the District and
those of the Office of the auditor for the
State and other departments.
The contention grew out of the action
of the National Electric Supply Company
of washington fling with the auditor for
the state and other departments a claim
for $40 on account of an amount de-
Quoted as liauidated damages by. the Com
missioners I'm final payment on contract
dated October - 1905. for installing GER
tain work lat the Industrial Home School
Last July the Commissioners Were
asked by the officials of the Treasury
Department to furnish statement OF
the reasons which Influenced their ac-
,iou i'm the matter and aiSo for any light
that may be thrown upon the case. The
claim was referred to Auditor Tweedale.
WHO explained to the Commissioners that
the auditor for the state and other de-
nurtments in considering this claim and
asking for the information mentioned.
was going beyond the bounds of his office
and assuming authority not vested in
him. Mr.. TWcadal> recommended that
the Commissioners decline to supply the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-01
SUICIDE IN VIRGINIA WOODS
UNIDENTIFIED MAN THRUST
KNIFE INTO HIS HEART.
Marks on Clothing Suggest That
Dead Man Was Inmate of
Some Institution.

Over the remains of an unidentlneu
white man, about seventy-five or eighty
years of age. Magistrate E. F. Thompson
quest In the woods, near Fort Myer. TINS
afternoon. The body had been found
there shortly before noon.
Sheriff Palmer and Deputy Sheriff
Fields took charge of the corpse and
summoned jury. composed of I. B. F.
Halter, Joseph w Fields, w. Z. Weaver,
E. NJ. Davidson and r. f Crowley, to
hear the testimony.
1t was at first thought the aged man
had been murdered. His face was much
battered. as though it had been struck
with some heavy instrument 4 closer
examination, however. made it conclusive
that the man had committed suicide.
An open knife was found near his right
hand. Wounds about his face and heart
showed that Ibis death had ueen caused
by knife thrusts.
Marks upon the clothing indicate the
They bore the initials ''P. S. d. P The
They bore initials .'P. s. y. P" The
number, 163. was also on the clothing.
He had made feeble efforts to otliterate
all such marks. but had overlooked
those on his heavy yarn socks.
Several stab wounds about the left tenn
pie indicated that the man. failing to
shirt and thrust the knife into dis breast.
The blade of the knife penetrated the
heart, 1t is believed, and caused death
to ensue in few minutes.
Persons living in the vicinity of where
the body was found declare it was not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-01
He quoted from laws. etc,

information. He quoted from laws etc,
showing the grounds for his contention,
and his RECOMMENDATION was approved.
The information was thereupon refused.
The auditor for the State aol other de-
partments objected and the question OF
the legality involved was referred to the
controller to decide, and after several
weeks consideration he has made his re-
port, which upholds the action of the
Commissioners. In his report Mr.. Trace
we'll says:
Congress requires the United States to
deal with the District as a distinct Legal
entity, without In any way assuming any
legal obligations to the individual cred
itors of the said District
1.-The claim Of such creditor until il
has been paid by the properly constituted
authorities of the District of Columbia
and submitted Ms proper payment in the
account said District is required to rem
der by the act of March 3. 1881, is not one
that the auditor for the State and other
departments has any authority to settle
or adjust
Mr.. TracewelI also referred to the status
of the District in the following language
| Claims for services or supplies performed
or furnished for the District. whether I'M
der contract otherwise. are claims
against the District of Columbia and not
against the United States. 1t is liable as
municipal corporation for such claims
and may be sued thereon as such. Such
claims do not become accounts. claims or
demands in which the United States is
concerned. either AS debtor or creditor
until they have been paid by the diSburS-
ing officer of the District and transmitted
to the accounting officers of the Treasury
as proper disbursements on behalf of the
District COVE rnment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-01
ANNUAL MASS MEETING.
President General to Attend D. A. r
Session Tomorrow NIGHT.

The annual patriotic mass meeting of
the Daughters of the American Revo,u-
ton of the District of Columbia will he
ing at s o'clock. The president general.
Mrs. Donald Mclean, and members of
the national board will attend and all
who are interested in patriotic work are
invited to be present The meeting will
be opened by the presentation of a silk
flag by each. chapter TO the state organ
ization. Mrs Ellen Spencer Mussey, vice
state committee on patriotic education.
4 report Of the work accomplished by
the state child labor committee will be
given by the chairman, Mrs. Thomas II.
Johnston. Dr. Henry ]. Harris will speak
on the working Of the child labor law
In the District of Columbia. Miss Eliza
beth F. Pierce, chairman. VIII report on
t sss work of the Juvenile Court commit
Mrs Morgan D. Lewis. chairman Of the
committee on the children of the repub-
George T Smallwood. to tell about the
work Of this committee Mrs. L. II. Mat
tingly. chairman, VIII report on the work
accomplished by the committee on play
grounds, and Dr. Rebecca Stoneroad will
tax on Fairgrounds and athletics for
girls.
A business meeting of the District of
Columbia Daughters OF the American
Revolution will be held at the Ebbi
House Friday at 8 o'clock. The state re-
gent, Mrs. Howard L. Hodekins, will
pres de.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-01
0. WRIGHT TO VISIT FRANCE
PIANIST WILL GO TO RELIEVE
HIS BROTHER WILBUR.
Saws It Is Out of Question to Think
of Outdoor Flights at Fort
Myer During Winter.

DAYTON. Ohio. December 1.-Orville
Wright who has been confined to his
home here since his arrival from the
hospital at Fort Myer, has SO far re-
covered that he has announced his in
tention to visit France at once The
trip will be undertaken within the next
thirty days at most. and possibly next
week. if he gains sufficiently in strength
Mr. Wright said: 1T Is out Of the
question to think of outdoor flights at
Fort Myer during the winter months. In
France the conditions are different, and
will go there and relieve my brother
Wilbur, who will come home. ! hope
that the work abroad will permit me 10
close up our foreign business and follow
Wilbur i'm few weeks
Il have not the slightest fear OF q
repetition of such an accident as that al
Fort Myer. as such contingency has
been provided against in our later ma
chine 1t takes accidents like this to
reveal defects. which we can then rem
edy.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-01
NOVEL IDEAS EMPLOYED.
Shannon & Luchs' New Office Plan
ned With Great Care.

Shannon & Luchs are promising their
friends a surprise in the way of a real
estate Office when the firm moves into its
new quarters at 713 14th street north
west They are using ideas in interior
decoration which are the result of long
study and consultation with the leaders
In that art: and the arrangement OF
office rooms floor space. private Offices
for statesmen. consulting rooms etc, is
unlike any other real estate office in the
city. The main Office floor will run back
about 100 feet and have breadth of
about twenty feet.
This real estate firm started with the
smallest OF beginnings three years ago
Both members are young men, who de-
termined to make good and they have
been working hard ever since they placed
their first advertisement in The Star
They believe in advertising and trace a
whole lot Of their success to their per-
sistent hammering at the public through
the newspaper.
They have found 1t necessary in the
last year or two TO make small additions
TO their original ONCE space. but the new
move will place them among the real
estate brokers with the largest Offices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-01
ARIoN SOCIETY ENTERTAINS.
Concert and Theatrical Performance
Followed by Ball.

The Arion Singing Society gave another
of its enjoyable concerts, followed by a
dramatic performance and a ball, at the
old Masonic Temple. 9th and F. streets,
last night.
Holer's Orchestra opened the musical
program with Fanciullrs spirited march.
Progress. The Arion chorus sang the
beautiful chorus "Gruss'' by Karl Holer.
and Kern's "Heimatland.'' The Arab s
Bride a bass solo. was well sung by
Dana c. Holland and deservedly won ap-
plause. This was followed by the Arion
chorus with Aus der JugendZeit" by
Radeke and Dregert's .'Zie Hinaus'
which also met with warm approval, by
the audience. The program closed With
the rendition of Deutschland" by Will
helm. by the orchestra. Prof Emil Holer
the .Arion's musical director. led the
chorus and Prof Karl Hoer played the
accompanments on the piano
The dramatic performance consisted of
German sketch. entitled Herr Nudel-
mueller. und Seine Tochter'' i'm which the
performers-F. a. Rockar. Harry R6ths-
child and Miss Pauline Holer-acquitted
themselves with credit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-01
there Yesterday afternoon. 1t is believed
the deed was committed early last even

there yesterday afternoon 1t is believed
the deed was committed early last even
ing
At the office of the board of charities
it was stated that there Is no institution
in this city the name of which is sus-
gested by the initials on tue clothing OF
the dead man.
Photographer Sandherg of the police
department was sent to Virginia to as
sist in the investigation of the affair. He
found that the dead man had white hair
and a closely cropped white beard. Dep
uty Sheriff Fields found AZ cents in the
pockets.
Before ending his life the man had re-
moved his two coats and hat. and had
placed his cane and the case for his eye
glasses on the ground near them. 1T Is
thought he experienced considerable diff
ficulty in his effort to infiict the wounds
The police are making an effort to 1den-
tify the body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-01
SCHOONER OFF SHOALS.
Isabelle Floated and Brought to
Port to Discharge.

The schooner Isabelle. belonging to
Robert Murphy Of this city, which went
ashore at the mouth of Chapawumsic
creek during the fog in the early part
of last week was floated yesterday by
the Taylor tug Camilla and brought up to
this city to discharge her cargo of cord
wood.
The tug got a hawser TO the stranded
vessel at high water early yesterday
morning, and after pulling at her for
a short time succeeded in working her
into deep water. 1t was thought that
il might be necessary to lighter d portion
of the cargo of the schooner to get her
a1oat, but 1t is stated that this was not
necessary The Isabelle is not injured by
her long stay on the mud bank and will
be ready to return to Nomtni for another
cargo as soon as she is light.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-01
Woman Dies From Burns.

Mrs. Annie f. Sommers, who was Sc
riousIy burned while i'm her room at $40
18th street northwest about two weeks
ago. died at the Emergency Hospital to-
day Mrs. Sommers was employed as a
clerk in the Treasury Department. The
night she was burned she had lighted
candle I'm her room and her gown acct
derfally caught fire by coming I'm con-
tact with il. Coroner hewitt gave a Ger
tificate Of accidental DEATH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-01
Telephone Experts in Session.

CHICAGO. December with a display
of every useful device in the telephone
service the twelfth annual convention of
the Int ernational Independent Telephone
Association opened here today for a
three-day session. Among the speakers
were G. r. Johnston OF Columbus Ohio !;
G. f.. Wilson of Philadelphia: P. c. Man
doegel OF Rockwell City. Iowa and Man
ford Savage of Champaign. LII. The dele
night and officers are to be elected Thurs
day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-01
Brazilian Welcome for British Ships.

RIO DE JANEIRO, December 1.-Prep-
arations arc being made to extend
hearty welcome to the men and officers
of the British cruiser squadron under the
command Of Rear Admiral Sir Percy
Scott. which arrived here recently from
South Africa. The local newspapers are
publishing special English editions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-01
Inlaid Linoleunn,
Worth SIPS to ENn
Sl.75 Yard O0V

This is the best grade OF Linoleum manu-
factured-the famous Cook make. You buy it to-
far below regular value because the
mill ends" the factory
All in s-auarter width in large and small designs. in
mosaic. thing inaid and parquette flooring patterns.
Lengths from five yards. Sold from the roll
sl.-,, $50 and $1.15 square yard Tomorrow at soc