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lin crow measure to apply to this

city
Should Assistant Corporation Attorney
Pugh decide to go ahead with the trial
Of the case Of Lundy for alleged disorder
ly conduct tomorrow morning, it is
thought Representative Heflin will be
called as a witness. The disorderly con-
duct In the regular course of events
would be heard by Judge Mullowny, al
though as the charges against both de-
PENDANTS involve the one transaction it
may be. that the whole affair will be re-
ferred to Judge kimball.
May Not Testify.
Being under a criminal charge in con-
nection with the shooting, 1t is said. Rep
resentative Hefiin may prefer not to give
testimony in the case involving the charge
of disorderly conduct against Lundy. He
may reserve his right to refrain from
giving testimony until the case is called IN
the Criminal Court SHOULD it ultimately
reach there. In the event the case of
Lundy is tried tomorrow morning the po-
lice will have Representa- alive Heflin and
others summoned as witnesses.
1t is said to be likely that Vile c. Gent
~, the conductor on the car in question.
will be among the witnesses. He made a
report of the affair to the officials of the
road and 1t was turned over to G. Thorn
as Dunlop of the legal department of the
Capital Traction Company. His report
will not be used in the Police Court pro-
ceeding, however, but 1t may figure in the
higher courts should civil proceedings fol-
low the shooting affair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29
EXToLS MISSOURI.
Representative Lamar Says His
State Leads Union Procession.

State Leads Union Procession.
At a meeting of the Missouri Society
of Washington. held at Pythian Temple
last night. the feature was an address
made by Representative Robert Lamar of
the sixteenth congressional district of
Missouri. Mr.. Lamars address was upon
no particular topic. but 1t might be
termed "A Boom for Missouri: or Facts
About the Greatest State in the Union"
He did not confine his praises entirely to
Missouri, but extended his eulogy to the
entire Mississippi valley.
In speaking OF Missouri he said It is
the center OF the agricultural belt Of the
United States: that one-tenth Of the
corn of the world is grown in the state
and one-twelfth Of the wheat; that 1t
possesses the largest watermelon-pro-
ducing county; that its live stock is val
ued at $2O0OOO. 900: that 1t produces per
cent of the hogs Of the United States;
that II is the first state in the raising of
poultry and that II Is the garden spot
of the world for fruit growing.
He said his address would not be COM
pe,e without some mention of the great
mineral and manufacturing resources of
the state, and added that there are bill
lions Of dollars worth of coal beneath
the soil Of Missouri. He also mentioned
the lead, zinc and copper mines. and said
his state is the leading one in the manu-
facture of street cars and In the pro-
duction of tobacco. He concluded by say
ing: Missouri Ia such a great and beau
tiful state 1t is a shame that the Ma
tional capital Is not located within its
boundaries"
The musical program consisted Of
solo by Miss Edith Stowell. solo by Prof
Deivert and mandolin duet by Miss Moore
and Mr.. Holmes.
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To TRY FOR OLYMPIC TEAM.
Athletes Who Will Endeavor to Be
Sent Abroad.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BOSTON. Mass. March 2S.-WilIiam D.
Eaton. worlds amateur forty yards sprint
champion. announces that he will be a
candidate for the American Olympic team
which starts for England June %. Eaton
will begin light work next week and ex-
poets to get down to his form of last
summer. when he finished second at
jamestown and won the Canadian and n.
E. A. A. U. championship at 100 yards.
When right he is good for 100 yards in
ten seconds and may get a yard inside
that tive. Bobby Leavitt will try for the
Olympic high hurdles, also Shaw of Dart
mouth and Forest Smithson. Bill Coe of
Somerville is practically sure of making
the shot-put and may also qualify in sew
eral other weight events.
Ike Sheehan will make a fight for the
half-mle run and Herbert Gdney of the
B. A. A.. the star high jumper. will go
after that event. Bob Fowler, Jim Lee.
Jimmy FORT, Dave kneeland and Mike
Norris will be noted Marathan runners
looking for a place. If walkers are in
Guided Clarence Moore will qualify with
any heel and toe man in the country.
Tom Cronin and Ed Farrell will be sent to
Philadelphia for the trials. James B.
Connolly. the author. may enter indie
pendently.
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PLAN MASS MEETING.
Local italian Residents to Honor
Memory of de Amicis.

Arrangements have been completed by
Italian residents of this city to hold mass
meeting at Pythian Temple this even
ing in honor of the memory of the late
Edmondo de Amicts, poet. journalist and
author. Prof. C w. Ved!tz OF the George
Washington University and Ricardo Cor
diferro will deliver addresses.
Edmondo de Amicis was born in Oneg
liza. italy, in 1916 and was educated for a
military life. He entered the Italian
army at the age Of nineteen years as an
officer OF infantry. took part in the cam
paign OF 1865 and was one OF the heroes
of the battle OF Custoza. He left the army
in 1870 for the field of literature. IN
which he was destined 10 play an i'm
portant role. He was later converted to
the principles Of socialism. and though
twice elected TO the chamber Of deputies
OF Italy refused the honor in order that
he might continue his literary work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29
News of Congress HEIGHTS.

The truck company stationed In the
quarters Of No. chemical engine COM
pany, Nichols avenue. figured in an &C
cident yesterday afternoon about 3
o'clock while proceeding to fire at the
residence of Mrs. L. E. Vining 9Th street
engine along Nichols avenue. and as the
The truck was following the chemical
driver on the former apparatus was turn
ing into 9Th street the truck collided with
a tree. partially overturning the appara-
tus. The seven men on the truck escaped
injury by jumping. rear wheel was
damaged. The apparatus was lacked
out of the position in which 1t had be-
come fast and was returne to the COM
pany's quarters.
In the meantime the fire at Mrs. Vim
ing's, which was caused by the explosion
of an oil stove. had been extinguished by
Fireman Swami. who was passing and
heard the alarm.
Randolph Jennings. a builder. and a
carpenter named Hardesty, who is en-
pioyed by him. were severely shocked and
bruised in an accident yesterday morn
ing at a new frame house which Mr.. Jen-
nings is erecting for Daniel Michigan on
Nichols avenue. The workmen had
erected a heavy scaffold about twenty
Ave feet from the ground from which to
place weather boarding on the house.
The scaffold gave away.
At a recent meeting Of the official
boards OF the Methodist Episcopal
Churches at Oxon Hill. Prince George
county. Md, and at Congress Heights the
question OF the separation of the two
churches was discussed. Presiding Elder
SumWalt was urged to recommend the
man to the next meeting Of the Baltimore
annual conference.
Miss Sadie Ballard and Walter Ballard
entertained a company of young friends
last evening at their residence on the
Hamilton road. Miss Maude Fowler con-
tributed a solo, and instrumental music
was rendered. Refreshments were
served.
Miss Emma Torrey was given a birth
day surprise party last Wednesday even
ing at her home on the Wheeler road
Refreshments were served at the con-
clusion Of a program of games and other
amusements.
The Christian Endeavor Society Of the
Congress Heights Methodist Episcopal
Church met recently at the residence OF
Miss Elizabeth Spalding on the Hamilton
road. The proposed change Of the name
Of the organization to that of the ED
worth League was discussed and left
undecided until the next meeting.
The society has inaugurated religious
meetings at the District Home for the
Aged and lnfirm near here each Sunday
morning.
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TICKET IN SAFE PLACE
MAIDEN STARTLED SHIP OFF,
GERS WITH HOSIERY DISPLAY.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
NEW YORK. March 2S-The Cunard
line steamer Etruria was delayed a wee
bit at sailing time today. The sailors
had their hands on the lines of the
steamers gang plank all ready to hau
it UP. The whistles were blowing The
band was accompanying them with the
Star Spangled Banner" and the hausers
were about to be cast loose.
Just then she raced up. She was tall
and pretty. But as she was making fol
the second cabin gangway the office,
stopped her The time had come, he ex.
planned for her to show her ticket The
sailors at the lines took a deep breath
They even began to tighten the lines
In less time than it takes to tell i
she looked through pocketbook
cardcase and the brush and comb com
partment of the satchel. Then she re-
rush. She looked pitifully at the officer
but he looked frm
Had che forgotten it?
Everybody Had to Rubber.
She pulled up her skirt with a gesture
like tearing up the garden. She kept or
pulling 1t up more and more, until the
sailors at the lines just had to let GU,
the deep breaths they had taken. for sheer
establishment. She wore scarlet ones
but they were not more blushy than hel
cheeks as she bent over and rummage(
for her ticket. There is nothing like put.
ting things in safe place. Hundreds anC
hundreds of Americans looking their las
upon the shore, had to pause and rubber
The color was scarlet and they were al
silk. Not half those either. The very
longest kind. That made it all the harder
to find the ticket.
But she found it and handed 1t to the
officer and raced up the plank. not for.
getting to let go her skirt. And the sailor.
took another deep breath and hauled ir
the gangplank. And the Etruria went
right away from there.
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WEATHER FORECAST.
Partly Cloudy Today, Possibly
Rain-Tomorrow Fair

Forecast for Sunday and Monday-For
the District of Columbia, Maryland and
Virginia, partly cloudy Sunday. possibly
preceded by rain in early morning Mon
day fair; variable winds, becoming fresh
westerly.
Weather Conditions and General Fore
castl-Ihe atmospheric conditions are
considerably unsettled over belt of coun-
try stretching from New England south
westward to Arkansas. Throughout this
region rain has fallen during the last
twenty-fOur hours in the form of thun-
der showers light sprinkles. The tenn
perature is generally high to the south
of this belt. but the colder weather of
the north is gradually working southwark
over Arkansas and Tennessee. 1t is still
cold in the Missouri valley, the upper
Mississippi valley and the lake region.
Fair weather is probable Sunday and
Monday in northern districts, but rain is
indicated for the gulf and south Atlantic
states. The rain in the latter will be
attended by more or less cooling.
The winds along the New England coast
will be fresh westerly: on the middle and
south Atlantic coasts fresh and variable.
and on the gulf coast fresh southeasterly.
Special River Bulletin.-The crest Of
present high water in the lower Missis-
sippi will pass Natchez by March 81 AT a
stage of about 1876 feet; Baton Rouge at
35 feet. and New Orleans 17.9 feet by
April 3.
Temperature.
Midnight, 81: am, "a: am. G;: 6
IN. 63: In, Ga 10 am, 6S: Il noon,
81: pm, 50; pm, 73; pm. al;
pm. Ga: 10 pm, "a. Maximum. 49,
Minimum, t.
Relative Humidity.
Eight am. SIS; pm, 20: pm. 81.
Rainfall g pm to S p.m). %:
Temperature same date last yedr.-MaX-
mum, So; minimum, ~.
Tide Tables.
Today-Low tide. 1907 am. High tide,
5:32 am. and 500 pm.
TOmorrow-LoW tide. 12:io am and
1:O2 pm. High tide. 6:2S am. and sos
pm.
The Sun and Moon
Today-Sun rose, Dol am; sun sets,
GIL pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises. $40 am.
Moon rises. 4:41 am. tomorrow.
The City Lights.
The city lights and naptha lamps all
lighted by thirty minutes after sunset:
rise. All arc and tncandescent lamps
extnguished forty-fve minutes before
sunrise.
Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPERS FERRY, w. Va. March 2S.-
Potomac little milky and Shenandoah
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IT SAVED MY LIFE
WRITES ECZEMA PATIENT
Bcd-ridden Sufferer Completely Cured by Use Of
d. d. d. External Wash.


d. d. D. External Wash
One Of the most remarkahle eczema cures re-
Gently credited 10 the wellknown u. D. d. Pre-
scription has just been recorded in Chicago.
Mrs. f. Hegg. 1850 West Madison street. under
date Of December 8. 1907, writes as follows:
Il suffered three years with Weeping Eczema
IL started with little spot my knees and
spread fast over my whole body. ! spent hun
dreds 81 dollars and went to every good doctor
heard Of but kept getting worse Nothing would
stop the awful itch and burning.
II had to stay in bed from the middle Of May
the middle Of July. Then tried u. D. ID.
Prescription. This is the 9th OF December. and
] am entirely free from the terrible disease
u. -. D. saved my life.
When ! began this treatment people were
afraid Of me, looked so terrible My husband
was the only who would take care OF me
II. II. ID. stopped the itch at once, ] could
sleep. which had not done before Then / be-
gan to get better fast. and my skin is
clear, and white not a spot anywhere
Just few drops Of ID. ID. d. Prescription ap
piled to the skin brings relief-nothing to swal
low or dripk. We vouch for d. ID. n. Prescrp
ton. also the cleansing d. II. ID. Soap.
HENRY EVANS,
922 924 ~. NV.
Get a bottle today II you have any skin dis
ease. Begin youS cure at once,
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No More Stout Corsets.

IT had to wear a 2s corset three and half
months ago. remarked well known south-sde
club woman at the Biennial last night Yes
terday i bought a "a. and I have IL on now
She turned a smiling. beautifully colored coun-
tenance OIL the group OF wondering women. MOT
she answered. in reply to the query, Il didn't
have to exercise or diet. / got u ounce Mar
mola, II ounce Fluid Extract Cascara- Aromatic
and 81 ounces Syrup Simplex at the druggists.
mixed them myself at home and took tea
spoonful after meals and at bedtime. Ii made
me lose - to Is ounces Of fat a day-.ust where
/ needed it the most. There isn't sign OF
wrinkle either. 1t takes OF the fat where you
want 1t Of without forming bags Of dabby aesh.s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29

A bicycle belonging to Nicholas Ran
dolph, living at 1907 7th street north
west. and a carriage owned by Robert
Mason Of 1915 18th street met near the
corner of 18th street and Pennsylvania
avenue yesterday afternoon. Randolph
jumped from his wheel and saved himself
from injury. but his wheel was badly dam
aged
A false alarm Of fire was sounded last
night, summoning several companies Of
the fire department and the police reserves
of the ninth precinct to Sd and b streets
northeast. The police were unable to To-
cate the individual who violated the law
During a row In the southeast section Of
the city last night, a colored man FAMED
Clarence Washington. living at 746 Navy
place. was struck on his head with brick
and painfully wounded. The row occurred
near his home and William Hall, colored
is alleged to have used the brick. Hall
disappeared. and Washington was taken
to the Casualty Hospital. After he had
received treatment he was able to walk
homo from the hospital.
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Missing Woman Appears at Hospita

Mrs. Eliza beth Lewis, twenty-seven
years of age. whose home is at 1Ol7 14th
street. called at the Emergency Hospital
late yesterday afternoon and asked to be
given treatment. She was in weak
and nervous condition. having been away
from home since early In the week Her
husband had reported TO the police that
she had disappeared. and had made
several requests OF the police to find her
After receiving treatment at the Elmer
gency Hospital the patient was trans
ferred TO the Washington Asylum Hos
pital for treatment and observation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29
INSTRUCTED FOR CANNON.
Rodenberg of Illinois and Mayor of
Alton Chosen Delegates.

Word was received at the Capitol yes
terday that at convention OF republicans
OF the twenty-second Illinois district, Rep
resentative W. A. Rodenberg OF East ST.
Louis and Mayor Edward Beall of Alton
were selected as delegates to the republi-
can national convention in Chicago. June
16 and instructed to vote for Cannon as
long as the Speakers name remained be-
fore the convention. Mr.. Rodenberg was
also Endorsed for renomination
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29
Southern's 2-Cent Party Rate.

The Southern railway announced yester-
day that in order to meet the competition
Of various lines In the southeastern terri
tory it has taken necessary steps to es-
tablish at once over its entire system an
open party rate of two cents per mile per
capita for parties OF ten or more travelling
together on one ticket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29

Had Elzie Coleman, coiored, refrained
from the use of alcoholic stimulants last
night before calling at the house Of Ida
Johnson 1oo street southeast the
police say. there would have been no
trouble. but Ida and the police allege
that he had been drinking and that
trouble followed. Elzje was arrested and
detained at the fifth precinct police sta
ton. Judge Kimball will settle the dis
pute when the case reaches him In the
Police Court tomorrow morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29
Funeral of Edward A. Brahler.

The funeral of Edward A. Brahler will
take place from the residence of his
daughter Mrs. T. H. Gramer. 431 Massa-
chusetts avenue. at $40 o'clock tomorrow
morning. with mass at St. Marys Church.
He was In the sixtythird year of his age
The interment will be in St. Mary's GENE
terry. =.
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CRUISER SAVES STEAMER.
Chicago Rescues Austrian Boat Off
Coast of Brazil.

The United States Cruiser Chicago,
bound from San Francisco to Annapolis.
March 10. encountered the Austrian
steamer Ruvinia with broken shaft and
lowed her to Pernambuco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29
Prevalency of Kidney Disease.

Most people do not realize the alarming In
crease and remarkable prevalency of kidney dis
ease. While kidney disorders the most com
mon diseases that prevail. they almost the
last recognized by patient or physicians, WHO
CONTENT THEMSELVES WITH DoCTORING
THE EFFECTS. while the ORIGINAL DIS
EASE undermines the system.
The mild and Immediate effect OF Swamp Root.
the great kidney liver and bladder remedy, Is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for its re-
markable cures in the most distressing cases.
Symptoms of Kidney Trouble.
Swamp-Root is not recommended for every
thing. but II you are obliged to pass your water
frequently night and day. smarting or irrita ton
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CHURCH NOTICES.
UNITARIAN.

ALL SOULS CHURCH, COR. 14TH AND SITS.
Ulysses G.. b. Pierce. minister.-9:45 am,
Sunday school. Class for the Comparative Study
Of Religion and Unity Study Class; IL O'Clock,
morning service sermon by the minister: 40
pm. Young Peoples Religious Union: The
public invited To all services. mh2S2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.

To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned left the employ Of the Ma
tjonal Illustrated Directories Company %
March 8. 1905. owing to the failure Of that
company secure the payment Of her services
hv written contract. and therefore disrlaims
any responsibility for the disposition of biogra
plies and photographs obtained by her, she
has been unable to secure their return.
FRANCES L. HEAD
SPECIAL NOTICE.
The firm Of Wescott Wilcox & Hane having
dissolved the real estate business formerly
conducted by said firm at 1920 st. NV. will
he continued by the corporation known as
WILCOX, HANE Co. Inc,
1870 st.
Wi\TED-CAS PAID FOR FURNITURE.
carpets. office and store fixture Of all kinds;
furniture stored. packed and shipped. Address
BAIiM. 912 Ia. ave. NV. Phone Main 1854.
mh29-eo.tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29
FRATERNAL NOTICES.

l. o. o. F.-THE CORNERSTONE OF LANG
don Lodge Hall will positively be laid
Wednesday. April l. 1908. at PM All Odd
Fellows and their friends are cordially In
v.ted to be present.
EDWIN II. EASTERLlSG. Grand Master.
y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29

If You Need Medicine You Should Have Best.
purity
OF
Of sen
is
Bingham
, n Sunday Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29

In passing brick dust sediment IN the urine.
headache. backache. lame back dizziness. poor
digestion. sleepessness. nervousness, heart dis
turbance due to bad kidney trouble. skin erup-
lions from bad blood. neuralgia. rheumatism.
lumbago bloating. irritability. WORKOUT feeling.
lack OF ambition maybe loss OF flesh. sallow
complexion or Bright's disease may re stealing
upon you. which is the worst form of kidney
trouble.
Swamp Root is Pleasant to Take.
II you already convinced that Swamp Root
is what you need. you can purchase the regular
Hfty-cent and one-dollar size bottles at all drug
stores Don't make any mistake. but remember
the name. DIR. Kilmers Swamp-Root. and the
address. Binghamton. n. Y, which you will find
on every bottle.
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SPIRITUALISM.

KEEfFR'S SEANCES FOR WONDERFUL MANI.
feststion In the light Wednesday, Friday and
Sunday nights 1901 Fairmont ST.. private slate
writing daily for all information. North 52O4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29
PALMISTRY.

Mr.. DAoTD-THE RENOWNED ORIENTAL
not only tell you the present conditions Of
your life. but will also advise you correctly
and confdentially everything Of interest to
YOU business or personal affairs. Studios 1927
Q NV; phone North 1870. Hrs. 10 am. to
SPIN. No fortune-telling or finding lost artlcies
ra2otfs
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Up-River Waters

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPERS FERRY, w. Va, March 2S.-
Potomac little milky and Shenandoah
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-11-09
QUARREL OVER A GIRL
RESULTS IN A TRAGEDY

New York.-Nicholas D. Offutt. a
good-looking young fellow OF 20, was
arrested here today and held for 80
days to await extradition papers from
Maryland on a charge of having muir
dered Frank Kretzmer, the proprietor
OF a general store at Rockville. Nd.
last Saturday night. The killing OF
Kretzmer is said to have followed a
quarrel over a girl Offutt was taken
into custody at the time, but he es-
capped from the officers by ruse
while he was being taken to the town
lookup and fled to Washington and
thence to this city.
He was taken into custody at the
West 23d street ferry upon his arrival,
The prisoners uncle, Lee Offutt, who
is mayor OF Rockville, was present
when the young man was arraigned in
court. He said he was sure Nicholas
would be given his liberty upon his
return to Maryland. Young Offutt
is said to be a member of weil-to-
do family.