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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-12
Would Cut Out Politics

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.--Senator
Aldrich purposes to have the office OF
general appraiser of merchandise re-
moved from politics, SO far as the
making of appointments is concerned.
He introduced a bill today amending
the act to simplify the laws in relation
To the collection of revenue by adding
a new section providing that all gen
eraI appraisers of merchandise shall
hold office during good behavior.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-12
SENATE WILL CONSIDER
MAIL SUBSIDY MEASURE
By Associated Press.

BY AssocIdtsu fItsS'
WASHINGTON, Feb. lion motion
of Senator Gallinger the senate today
agreed to consider the ocean mail sub
sidy bill next Monday. The bill au-
thorizes the postmaster general TO pay
for ocean malls service in vessels OF
second class on routes to South Amer
lea. the Philippines, japan, China and
Australia. at a rate of "a per outward
mile, which is the rate now paid 10
vessels of the first class which carry
mail under contract with the govern
ment.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-12
MINE PLANTER ORDERED
FOR USE ON PACIFIC
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.-Proposals
have been invited for the construction
of a new cable steamer and mine
planter, plans for which have been
completed. The war department wants
one of these vessels on the Pacific coast
for coast artillerists there.
II the work cannot be done there it
is probable that one of the mine plant
ers on the Atlantic will be sent to the
Pacific. Next year it is hoped that one
or two will be available for the Philip
pine service.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-12
Black Hand Blows UP Home
BY Associated Pres

ROCHESTER, N. Y. Feb. 11.-Black
hand operators exploded stick of dy-
Mantle under the porch of the home OF
Vincenzo Manelli, in Frankfort street,
last midnight, and blew the entire
side of the building into fragments
While no one was killed, several per-
sons in the house were bruised by fly
ing debris.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-12
COURT FEARS ARGUMENT
ON HElNZE'S DEMURRER


BY Associat ! Press
NEW YORK, Feb. n.-Argument was
heard today before Judge Hough in
the federal district court on the de-
murrer interposed to the federal in
dictments against F. Augustus Heinze,
charged with improper certiication of
checks and misappropriation of funds
of the Mercantile National bank while
holding the Office of president of the in
stitution.
Judge Hough gave counsel until sat
urday to file briefs and reserved de-
ciSion,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-12
THAW TO CELEBRATE
BIRTHDAY IN ASYLUM
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
MATTEAWAN, N. Y, Feb. l1.-At the
state hospital tomorrow Harry x.
Thaw Will celebrate the thirty-seventh
anniversary of his birth.
Today Mrs. Evelyn Thaw paid her
husband a visit. On the way from the
station to the asylum Mrs. Thaw pur-
chased a beautiful azalea, which she
took to her husband. He seemed de-
lighted with the gift.
Thaws mother. Attorney Peabody
and DR.. Jacobs will spend some time
with him tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-12
NobIIitu comes for Weddlna

NEW YORK, Feb. 11.-Titled for
eigners who arrived from Europe today
to attend the wedding of Miss Theo-
dora Shontz to the Duke de Chaulnes
next Saturday are the Duchess Dues.
sister OF the duke; Prince Galitzin
Princess Belosialsky, Baron de la
Bouitterie and Baron Louis de Conae.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-12
HOUSE COMMITTEE FAVoRS
BETTER PAY FOR ARMY
Py Associated Press.

r Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Feb. LIT was de-
cided today by the house committee on
military affairs TO incorporate in the
army appropriation bill provision for
an increase of pay for enlisted men.
The rate of increase has not been de-
termined, nor has the committee yet de-
cided to recommend increase of pay for
officers.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-12
Asks MetcaIf for Report


BY Associated Press
WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-THE house
today passed a resolution requesting
the secretary of the navy to furnish
information las to what reduction has
been made in the skilled labor force
employed in the Washington and other
navy yards"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-12
Passes Exposition Bill


WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The PHI
contemplating $3.50, 1000 for participation
nv the United States in an interna-
tional exposition to be held at Toxic,
japan, in 1912 was passed by the sem
ate today,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-12
Would Make II a Holiday

By Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.-Mr. Sulzer
of New York introduced bill today
TO make Lincolns birthday a. public
holiday.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-12
WHAT CAUSES HEADACHE

rom October TO May. Colds are the most fire.
tent cause OF headache. Laxative Bromo Qui-
no removes cause. e. w. Grove on box CSC.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-01

Hon. George w. Honey, National
Chaplain u. " u, ex-Chaplain Fourth
Wisconsin Cavalry, cx-Treasurer State
of Wisconsin, and ex-Qnartermaster
General State of Texas g. A. r., writes
from 100 First St, N. E., Washington,
d. c., as follows:
81 cannot too highly recommend your
preparation for the relief Of catarrhal
troubles In their various forms. Some
members of my own family have used
it with most gratifying results. When
other remedies failed, Peruna proved
most ef7cacious and cheerfully certi--
fy to its curative excellence"
Mr.. Fred l.. Hcbard, for nine years q
leading photographer of Kansas City,
Mo-, located at the northeast corner Of
18th and Grand Aves., cheerfully gives
the following testimony: "Itis proven
fact that Peruna will cure cafarrh and
la grippe, and as a ionic ii has no eqnaL
Daia,gists have tried to make me take
something else Just as good but Peru
na is good enough for me-"
Pe-ru-na in Tablet Form.
For two years DIR. Hartman and .hi-
assistants have necessarily laborcd 10
create Peruna in tablet form, and their
strenuous labors have just been crowned
with success. People who object TO
liquid medicines can now secure Peru
ma tablets, which represent the solid
medicinal ingredients OF Peruna.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-01
LEFT 1T TO MRS. BROWN.
Reverend Gentleman Very Willing to
Evade Responsibility.

The trust and dependence which
characterized Rev. Mr.. Browns atti-
tude toward his wife's judgment in all
practical affairs were sometimes
touching, but occasionally they were
amusing.
I'm sorry you've been troubled with
the toothache," said the family dent
LIST, when Mr.. Brown appeared In his
office one day. II gave you the first
minute / had free after receiving your
wife's telephone message. Let's sec.
which tooth is 1t that's troubling you?"
MN. It's not aching Just at pros
ent," said Mr.. Brown, after mo-
ment's hesitation, during which he
made cautious investigation with his
tongue. Didn't Mrs. Brown mention
to you which tooth 1t was7 always
rely ON her in such matters. Youth s
Companion.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-01

hotel. drunk er crazy er somethin'
and never showed up no more. No sir,
reckon there's devil awaitln' at the
bottom of every one o. these here
holes with hook. Why. even the
swatties. that's the soldiers you know.
what's detailed out here, like that
fellow over there. to see that the tour
lists don't carry off none the forma-
ton, they couldn't no more be dragged
out here at night than you could get a
COW puncher to herd sheep"
1t was all innocent enough at din
ner.
But my deah," drawled the hus-
band. you surely cawG't believe all
that beastly rot Cawn't a fellow have
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-01

capable of killing me just as you did
those other women"
Great guns. she's making for the
formation! It's suicide." | whispered.
We reached the edge of the treach-
erous sea Of alternate limestone and
boiling water. There, already far out
upon it, was the woman dashing blind
ly and heedlessly along with instant
and awful death ON either side of her.
Behind her the man picked his way
carefully and cautiously.
And so in Indian file we started. fol-
lowing Hughes and picking our way
gingerly between the squirting jets of
steam.
The woman had stopped her head
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-01

agonized fear. The man threw up his
hands and disappeared as II the earth
had swallowed him up. veritably 1t
had, for when we rushed to the spot
Where we had last seen him we found
only the boiling. swirling waters of
"The Devil Well"
Thank Cod" she exclaimed. 81
fear it is wicked to feel SO, but II is
better than suicide for me or hanging
for him"
The absence of Lord Snively would
be a difficult thing to explain at the
hotel and none of us relished the idea
of an inquest with its consequent de-
lay, to say nothing of the incriminat-
ing colors with which suspicious
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-01

minds might invest the events OF. the
night. But manifestly there was moth
ing to be>done but to tell the truth and
so Clarke and took Lady Snively be-
tween us and piloted by Hughes we
picked our way carefully back over
the quarter of mile of treacherous
formation. When we set foot on solid
and safe ground again "Old Faithful"
was Just beginning to play. He had
played just as we started out and SO.
according to his schedule. maintained
throughout the centuries. we had been
on the formation just SO minutes. 1t
mad not seemed more than ten.
When we reached the hotel we
found two very potent agencies at
work in our favor: Clarke's reputa-
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-01

long flight and was kneeling on the
formation as II in prayer. In her
cfasped. uplifted hands we saw the
CLINT of polished metal. Behind her
the husband crept with outstretched
arms. Closer and closer he came, but
she seemed unmindful of his presence
Were we to witness a murder or a sui
eide prevented? 1t was hard to tell.
We could do nothing but stand idly
by and await the denouement To
cry out, to advance. would be but to
precipitate the tragedy Clarke
dropped on one knee and drew a care
full bead on the advancing man. Bo
Hughes did the same AS for me 1
was too fascinated for action.
Suddenly there was a scream OF
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-01

a beastly clipping in his bag without
being bloomin' crook? Haven't l
brought you out to this beastly hole
and given you everything you
wanted?"
"Yes. with my own money" inter-
rupted the wife.
You know l couldn't stay in Lon
don another day with the beastly hay
fever coming on, Alice. Now, what
have you done with those papers?"
''Yes, knew you had searched my
luggage, liSr. Don't give yourself any
false hopes. You will never see them
again"
Then" The sentence was lost in
a hiss of rage.
"oh. yes. / knaw you are perfectly
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-01
srATr or oplo err o. rolrDo. !

STATE or Quo qse.s CT, 1o,,s,r1 ss IolrDo. S.
partner OF the firm OF =. J. CHENEY A Co. dosnr
business In the city OF Toledo. County and state
aforesald and that said nrm will pay the sum %
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case of carARii that cannot be cured by the %
HALLS CArAHIli CURE
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before and subscribed my presence
this eth day OF December. A. D.. 1875.
srAL A. W; Mo1.a, a.nAroM, ,s,'',
t'S'N"' 'hhif'--
Halls Catnrrh Cure Is taken Internally and arts
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of ir
system. Send for testimonials. free.
y. }. CHENEY CO. Toledo O
Sold by ali Dr,ggists Tbc.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-01

ney disease attacked
me. The rain In my
back was SO agoniz-
ing | finally had to
give up work. Then
came terrible attacks
of gravel with acute
pain and passages OF
blood. In all ! passed
25 stones. some as
large as n bean
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-01

Nine years of this ran me down to a
state Of continual weakness and I
thought never would be better until
began using Doan's Kidney Pills
The improvement was rapid. and since
using four boxes | am cured and have
never had any return of the trouble"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. NJ Y.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-01
Profit in Imitation JeueIrx

There are some large profits made
on goods sold in New York city. bot
the greatest percentage goes to
the retailers OF jewelry that has imita-
ton precious stones in Its compost
ton. The profit is often 1000 times
as much as the goods cost. To get
$40 for what costs 40 cents is quite
usual.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-01

He man was English; that
was evident at first glance.
Moreover he was of that
ubiquitous type of sneer-
ing, fault-finding Britisher
whose favorite tipple has
won him. in the far east.
the opprobrious title of
"Limejuicer." The wom-
an-well, we had more diff
ficulty in classifying her.
The accent and the
clnfh hes ware nrlish Ia
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-01
AWFUL GRAVEL attacks.
Cured BY Doar's Kidney Pills After
Years Of Suffering.

F. A. Rippy. Depot Ave, Gallatin.
Tenn, says: Fifteen years ago kid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-24

~OLD weather sometimes causes the
appearance of fine veins in the face
~ that are unsightly. Slight as these
usually are at first, they are dishgurlng
and to remove them is a duty.
To take them out soften and warm the
skin just before going to bed The flesh.
especially over the veins. should be
mopped gently with cloths soaking wet
with hot water This should be done for
at least five minutes. and then cream
must be massaged into the pores
Best for this is lotion containing a
small quantity of distilled witch hazel A
good one is made of one dram each of
white wax and spermacet Place these
in a basin set in a pan of hot water.
Break the cakes so that melting Will be
rapid. and take care that as the insredi-
ents dissolve they do not become hot.
AS soon as the two are soft stir in an
ounce Of almond oil. Into half gill of
rosewater put half gill of distilled witch
hazel Remove the basin from the heat
and slowly beat into the fats the rose
water and witch hazel.
Only small quantity should go in at a
time. and beating should be constant.
Should the cream begin to harden before
all is mixed return the basin to the hot
water for an instant.
Place Mixture in Covered Box.
Put the cream when cool into covered
box.
This is good for any kind of skin trouble.
When it is used for fine veins massage
should be gentle. so the walls of the blood
vessel will not be irritated.
Another application TO use when the
flesh and muscles of the face seem to
be getting fabby or loose is made from
a wineglassful of orange flower water.
quarter of a teaspoonful of camphor. half
a teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda and
two teaspoonfuls each of glycerin and
cologne.
The camphor which should be the gum.
is dissolved in the cologne before it is
put into the flower water.
This is to be we'll shaken and mo?peI
over the face at night after washing. 1t
may be applied during the daytime. but
should there be feeling of tightness fol-
lowing, its use should be less frequent
Oatmeal Water Clears Complexion.
To clear the complexion use oatmeal
water.
Into tumbler of cold water put a
tablespoonful of some kind of steam
cooked" oatmeal without further cooking.
This should be covered and In the morn
ing the mixture is given a vigorous STIR
ring. The meal is then allowed to settle
and the liquid drunk To many persons
the addition of little salt makes 1t more
palatable. The water should be taken
before breakfast. and the treatment is
continued daily for three weeks.
For whitening and softening the hands
paste that can be made easily at home
is compounded from one ounce Of cocoa
butter and the same quantity of almond
oil placed together in a basin, set in hot
water until the butter is soft. Then these
ingredients are beaten and to them a
dram of oxide of zinc and one of borax
are added. Continue beating after re-
moving from the heat and add few
drops of any perfume desired
Rub this over the hands at night pull
ing on a Fair of large white kid gloves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-24
Moth Preventives
of KNOWN Efficiency.

Enemies Of the moth that are worthy of
your confidence. Inexpensive but Of the
utmost value if you would safegua I'd win
ter furs and garments during the summer
months.
Manahans Double strength Tarine Sheets, 4Ox
Manahans Douhle-strength Tarine Sheets SKI
inches. pack Of 100 sheets. Observation-Disclosures. CSC
Manahan's Double strength Tarine Bags. wnm-
Manahans Double-strength Tarne Bags. busi-
ness suit SIZE each .J0t.
Manshan's Double strength Tarine Bags. ulster
All Bags provided with inside garment hangers
and outside hanger for closet hook. Garments
can b" easily and quickly removed il wanted
and unlike trunk packed clothes. require no
pressing.
Oriental Camphor. dozen boxes. s. 90: box 1sc
Crystalline Camphor. dozen boxes 75c: box &c
Lavender Camphor. dozen boxes $1.1O; box loo
Packing campbor. dozen boxes s.. 90: box. .1sc
Cedar Of Lebanon. dozen boxes, 81 90: box Toe
Camphorated Flakes. dozen boxes S11O:
nA Zoe
Cedar Camphor. dozen boxes. S1.1O: box. Toe
Moth Balls. dozen boxes. Coo: box. ..... SC
Sulphur Candles, each. ............5 sc and Toe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-24
Accidents Reported.

While playing with companions yester-
day afternoon in the vicinity of the
Western High School, William r. Davis
sixteen years of age. residing at I'LL La
mont street, accidentally showed his hand
through pane of glass. His wrist was
severely cut. The lad was sent to the
Georgetown University Hospital for
treatment
j. T. Crawford. fifty years of age Of
13i Hickman street southeast was taken
to the Casualty Hospital Yesterday after
noon suffering with cut on his foot re-
cefved from a saw. Crawford is en-
ployed at the roundhousc at Langdon
d. c.. and was taken to the Union station
on a railroad engine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-24
XdNENklApEK5
HOW TO REMOVE FINE VEINS
THAT APPEAR ON FACE
These Unsightly B1emishes Must Be Mapped With
Cloths Soaked in Hot Water, Then
Rubbed Gently but Thoroughly.

either - or 80 cents or dollar. according
to the services he has given and the
length OF the trip.
4 woman alone frequently finds herSeli
placed at the same table with man IN
the dining car and the fact need cause her
no uneasiness. While il cannot be calieo
good form to enter into conversation win
hin, she need not behave with aggressive
Indifference 1t is perfectly proper tnat
he should ask her for the salt or pep
per- for instance. or that she shouid re-
quest similar slight favors OF nm II ,Iie
waiter is not present. the opportuniis
thus given for conversation is not taken
advantage of by q well-bred man. Ii one
proves lacking in breeding his impersona
questions should be answered civiliy. pu'
not in a manner to encourage coiNeiso
ton.
Engage Room First.
1t is always a wise provision TOT
woman travelling alone. IL her journey Is
A long one. requiring staying overnight
in a strange city. to telegraph ahead Tor
room or even to write for it before leaving
home. This entirely prevents the serious
awkwardness of being refused II she ar
rves late in the evening. II this has not
been done it is not necessary for her to go
to the office herself. She can send boy
from the womaps reception room re-
uuesting that the clerk will come TO her
there.
When travelling the proper manner oil
dressing is most important for her gen
eral appearance has much to do with the
service and attention that is given
woman To dress deliberately makes
woman conspicuous, and this Is unoe-
sirable. Sloppiness or the wearing or Ola
clothes is the other extreme An appro-
pirate toilet is a veil. cut tailor dress
with nledium-size or small dark hat.
furs in winter or long silk dust coat IN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-24
GETS woRKHousE SENTENCE.
Spencer Lee Punished for Sending in
False Alarms.

Spencer Lee. colored. was sent to the
workhouse for four months yesterday by
Judge Mullowny of the Police Court after
conviction upon the charge of sending
in two false alarms of fire from fire Harm
boxes in the vicinity of the ninth precinct
station house last Thursday and Friday.
as told in The Star at the time. 4 num-
Der to citizens testified to seeing Lee
hanging about the boxes at the time the
alarms were sent in, in an intoxicated
condition.
Lee was arrested by Policeman Ehlers
of the ninth precinct after the false
alarm Of Friday, and in attempting 10
resist arrest. broke one of the policeman
fingers. 1t is stated Lee has been ar
rested number OF times upon charges of
being drunk and disorderly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-24
Small Babies Measured.
Pink and Red Poplin.

One doesn't hear very much about vivid
pinks and rose reds as modsh >.olors in
fashion centers. yet it is fact that much
of these shades is worn. Not as whole
costumes. Of course. but as wings adorn-
ing tiny fur hats, or a black suit touched
with deep watermelon pink
A coat loosened down the front reveals
dainty scarf in fiamingo tones. and a
trim tailoed-looking waist will be finished
with a turnover collar embroidered in
pink the bow matching.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-24
Oper1=St
Dinner Ware.

Especial attention Is invited TO two new
patterns of Amer ican Dinner Ware, which
we will carry in open stock. These pat
terms are unusually meritorious in that
both the shapes and decorations are very
desirabl One is pink and green Moral
spray decoration. with gold treatment;
tn, other pink and green floral border.
WITH double gold lines: all covered pieces
are generously treated in gold. The body
is excellent quality.
Ioo-piece set. S13.75.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-24
Garden and
Lawn Tools.
"Colonial"
Lawn Grass Seed,

A special mixture of carefully selected
grasses of the highest possible quality,
blended with regard to the soil char
acteristics of this locality The same
seed we have sold for a number of years.
with uniform success
ColoniaP' Sunny Grass Seed, for use on
sunny lawns
Colonial Shady Grass Seed for use in
shady places net reached by the sun.
sc the half pound.
25c the pound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-24
New Willow Furniture.

New Willow Furniture. in natural color
or finished in rich shade of green.
Suitable pieces for the bedroom the living
room and porch. including Side Chairs.
Arm Chairs Reading Chairs. Lounging or
Steamer Chairs. Wing Chairs. Rockers.
Tables. Settles. Stools. Work Baskets. etc.
Small Chairs, $5.75 to $500.
Arm Chairs. 5000 to SI4.oo.
Rockers. $50 to S12.oo.
Wing Chairs, $50 to $500.
Settees. $500 to $4,000.
A lot OF Seat Cushions, covered
with French jute.
$3.50 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-24
Toilet Sets

A most comprehensive assortment of
both shapes and decorations: white and
gold. conventional and floral treatments.
12-piece set. $500.
Other sets from S2.25 to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-24
Special Value inn
Gut GLASS Bowls.

VIC have secured two very special values
in first quality, Anne rican Rich Cut Glass
Bowls Deep cuttings on heavy clear
blanks We have never been able to
Offer such bowls heretofore at nearly so
low a price They must be seen to be
appreciated.
s2.25 and $500 each.