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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
Peary Lecture.

Commander Robert F.. Peary, U.S.N.,
the famous arctic explorer. will lecture
at the Belasco Theater next Friday aft
ernoon, March ~, on his past experiences
in endeavoring to reach the pole and Lis
plans for his campaign I'm the future, as
he expects to start again next July A
special arrangement has been made TO &C
commodate the teachers and students Of
the public schools
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
Romany Opera Company.

Chase's next week offers the Romany
Opera Company: Mr.. Hymack. from the
London Palace: jolly Fanny Rice. Tom
Nawn and company. the five Majors, MIR.
and Mrs. Edward II. Kemp. Torcat and
the motion pictures, "A Runaway Horse.
The Romany Opera Company is COM
posed of opera singers formerly associ-
ated with the Royal Opera, Covent Gar
den London and Alex. Bevan, the we'll
known impresario. directs the tour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18

In order to Introduce their method of
teaching. Mr.. and Mrs. F. +. Benjamin will
distribute. free of charge. 100 violin books
Thursday, March 10. only. Pythian Temple.
1912 9th n. w. between T. and Mass. p. m.
to boys or girls 6 to 20 years. whose appli-
cations are not already on file) presenting
this invitation. who should be accompanied
by parent or note stating child will at
tend regularly Thursdays for the months
lessons. for which there will be no charge
Violins furnished free at classroom. Elk
penses paid by annual carnivals.
mhl7-1t"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
In File for Future Consideration

The macadamizing of Lawrence street
northeast between 9Th and sth streets at
An early date IS requested by the Brook
land Citizens Association. l.. r. Grabill.
superintendent of public road. to whom
this request was referred. has reported to
the commissioners that this improve
ment. including curbing. will cost an
proximately $3.50, and recommended that
this request be placed In the "suburban
street improvement file" for future CON
sideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
"Myself-Bettina.'

Two romances form the dramatic inter-
est of 'Myself-Bettina." the new play
in which Maxine Elliott will be seen al
the Columbia Theater next week. Miss
Elliott has been received by large and
enthusiastic auC iences on her tour in TINS
play. which gives her new and excep-
tional opportunities. The leading man is
Robert DrOuet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
Where Onlv the Best Ia Good

help Ladies' Exchange. SO7 Vt.av
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ADJUSTMENTS.
(&sy.l!l! J!(2I|:!||:3||[GI|77|.

HalIy Natfnces, -.'c and .TOr. Evenings. ..c. SN6
and I3c. Challenge Rl Never Before EIualed.
NINE. ZEIIE de IlSSAN. Amcrica' Greatest
Carmen" The Eccentric t;cnaros Venetian
Gondolier Band. Phyllis Rankin and Harry pav
export. Chas. Leonard Fle-cher. Mr.. and Mrs.
Jimmie Barry Go. Emile Snbcrs Mile. t'hesters
statue Dog The Last Cartridge Ntiagraph:
NEXT WEEk-Another Immense Viii THE
ROMANY OPERA co. MI. HYMACK. THE
MAJORS. TOM NAWN&CO. &c. Buy seats today.
rnh1 q ~ tx,
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"Blue Ribbon Girls.

The blue Ribbon Girls will begin a
weeks engagement at the Gayety next
Monday. with the usual daily matinees.
This organization is composed Of high
class artists and presents "A Day at Nj
agara" in three scenes. The olio includes.
among other features, the great Crane,
Irish magician. and Rice and Cady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
Date Set for Stabbing Case Hearing,

At the instance of Assistant United
States Attorney Ralph Given in the Po-
lice Court today, the case of Stephen Tate
of 20 9Th street southwest who was ar
rested Monday night charged with stab
hing James F. Davis of 9O5 Sd street
southeast with a vegetable knife. was
continued for hearing until March NJ. The
court also entered an order that Tate
during his stay in jail. should be examined
by the proper medical authorities to de-
termine his mental responsibility.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
He Speaks From Experience.

II have never yet had occasion to re-
Gret, in my ten years experience as an
advertiser. the use of the classified col
umns,'' said constant user of The Star
Il believe, whether you wish to buy or
sell. there is nothing like talking to the
masses through The Star; it las certainly
paid me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
To Address Catholic Organizations

Announcement is made that William
Jennings Bryan has accepted an invita-
ton from the Ancient Order of Hiber-
Mans the Knights Of Columbus and other
Catholic organizations to address a mass
meeting of Catholic men Thursday even
ing March 20. at o'clock. Other promi.
nent speakers will be present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
Gain, u coils.

Advertisers in recognition Of the
superior quality and quantity Of
The Sunday Stars circulation used
twenty seven columns. or nearly
four whole pages. Of ADVERTISE
ments In last Sundays Star more
than In the corresponding Sunday
a year ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
Homemade Pies for Home Tables.

Whenever YOU want pies for dessert
postal or phone an order for Holmes
Genuine Homemade Pies. All faVorlte
kinds delivered direct from oven to table.
uoc each Homemade Milk Bread &c.
Holmes Bakery. LIST & T. SITS. Phones
Linen 14p and 14i1.
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Now 40, 1870 Copies
The Sunday Star
Sunday, March IS, 1908. =. 40, 1870
Sunday, March II. 1907. -. .35, 427
Gain, 4,753

The undisputed claim that The
Sunday Star has larger local
circulation by over 10000 copies
than any other Sunday newspaper
in Washington is absolutely true.
and Is made after a careful inves-
tigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18

Complaints. Subscribers who
fail to receive single copy Of The
Star should Immediately notify the
main office. Readers who are un-
able to purchase The Star at any
newsstand or on any railroad train
where II should be sold will con-
fer a favor by promptly reporting
the fact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18

Edward Beach, tWenty-nine years of
age residing at the Columbia Hotel. fell
from his bicycle last night about II
o'clock while turning at the corner of
Pennsylvania avenue and 18th street He
sustained a painful injury to his face.
and went to the Emergency Hospital for
treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18

above everything else Schneidcr's
Malt" Bread is made by special methods
which develop exceptionally high food
value. Old and young thrive on it. enjoy
ii. At this and all other seasons see
that your table holds Malt Bread. Fresh
from the ovens at grocers'. 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
Rev. DR.. Hartsock Hopelessly Ill.

The condition of Rev. DR.. S. NJ Hart
sock who is seriously ill at his country
home. near Laurel, Md, remains about
the same The physicians have given up
hope of his recovery. His sons We're teie-
graphed for and are now with him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
The La Place Sale at Sloan's.

The La Place sale "A SlOan's. 1907 G St
today attracted a large audience. and
many rare bargains were secured. The
sale continues tomorrow and Friday at II
am and > p.m.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
Druggist in Bankruptcy Court.

: William a. Darling. druggist at 18th
and 7 streets northwest. yesterday filed a
petition in voluntary bankruptcy He
lists his assets at $3.50 and his debts at
s2.a9i0l. Attorney l.. 2. Loving renre-
SCENTS the petitioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
Are You Having Troublepj

If the servant girl has left. and your
domicile is upset. just send a Wanted
fema domestic ad to The Star or phone
it In, Main 2-4-4-D. Servants watch this
column.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
White House Coffee

is not for those who Will drink NY :
THING called coffee" but for D1SCR1M-
MATING PEOPLE who CARE-people
who want a PURE coffee with A rich. rare
flavor that is satisfying.
SOC per pound-;i-lb can for dollar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
The Civil Service Retirement Asso

citation holds public meeting at Ma
tiOnal Rifles Armory Wednesday. March
IL. at 8 pm. Representative Goulden
and other prominent speakers will be
heard. 1t Is important that this meeting
be well attended. mhl1-2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18

Purissima RIVE Is Highly Recon-

rended for its exceptional quality. mel
iowness. exquisite bouquet and health
building qualities. It's an ideal spring
tonic Phone y. SIS VIM. Cannon. 1.o225
eth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
Martin Waener's Large Cans Chester

River Baked Beans. &c: Best Butter .9c:
Fresh Eggs. 1Gc: Challenge Milk, &c: Ea-
gle E;c: Peerless Sc: Maz-al. &c. J. T. ID.
Pyies' Stores
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
Branch Office, VT. Ave. and I st.

Advertisements are received at The
Stars branch Office. Kings Drug Store
corner Vermont avenue and l street. at
regular rates. Wants and Rooms for Rent
! cent word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
Nothing But Choicest Malt

and hops could give "Old Glory the
snap. pungency and nourishing quality ii
possesses. The dark beer for all occasions.
Phone w 40, Abner-Drury Brew. Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
Perfection in Piemaking.

Connecticut Pies are the product Of the
best equipped pie bakery in the city. All
good kinds fresh AT all grocerS'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18

enough Heurich's Beers are the favor
ties. Brewed from highest grade mate
rails. amply aged. every bottle pasteurized.
: doZ. MaerZen or Senate. 81 -; 2doZ. Lager.
sl.5O; bot. rebate, soc. Phone w 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
A Depository That PAYS Interest

In addition to giving absolute protection
is the best place for your funds. Banking
dept. of Union Trust CO.. 18th and H,
pays interest on all accounts.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
You Can Get Hotbed Sash

and glass of us. Right prices. prompt de-
livery. Eisinger Bros, 21O9 eth NV.
mh1S-d, eSu.3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
100 Violin Books Given AWAY.

The healing household remedy, Satin
skin cream should always be handy. &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
Carriages for the Theater

Downey's turnouts are especially desir-
able fo- theater parties Stables 1920 L.
AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18

tertainment Thursday night. Full Lyric
orchestra.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18

Dress Well-Look Well. Get a
suit of Bobys' make. 5OI 18th street n. W
mh16-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18

will entitle you to a check. See large ad
In sporting section, Sundays Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
Advertising Gain

Sunday, March IS, 1908. 143 coils.
Sunday, March II, 1907. .116 coils.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
A Whisky of Reliable Qualit
Lenten Food Should Be Nourishing

kraemers Fineza recommended To all
100 7tn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
Chris. Xander's Pride of Va. Port

is the most valuable of all health and
tonic wines I5c qt Only at 900 18th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18

Baltimore and Ohio Between
Washington and Baltimore Every Hour
on the Hour from am. to pm week
days.-Adyt.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10

The French theater owes its origin
to the religious exhibitions given by
the pilgrims on their return from
Palestine At these exhibitions the pill
grlms gave an account OF the Holy
Land and reclted their own adven-
lures. They were afterward initiated
by those who had never been 10 the
Holy Land. To these succeeded dra-
matte representations OF subjects tax
en- from the new text. and. being for
hidden by the provost OF Paris. the
priests OF France invited the king to
be present at an exhibition to prove
that they were calculated TO excite re-.
ligious feelings.
The building In which those plays
were produced was divided into three
scaffoldings. The highest represented
paradise. the second the world. and the
lowest. which was In the form OF u
dragons head. represented hell The
only entrance to the two upper seat
foldings was through the dragons
lead.
The actors never left the stage. even
20 change their dress. and the plays
were so long as 10 require several days
for their completion. At the close ~
each evening the audience was invited
TO return until the whole We're finished.
sometimes forty nights.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10
WHEE,LBARR0W TRAVEL.
A Common Method Of Transportation
In China

Probably more freight and more
passengers are transported in China
by the wheelbarrow than by any other
land method" said Hongkong man
who is Interested In the shipping trade
In the far east
''rhe wheelbarrow used in China DIFF
fers from that used In America In the
fact that the wheel is set In the center
and thus supports practically the en-
tire load. while the handles are sup.
ported In part by strap or rope over
the shoulders of the man who operates
IT,
"As result the cody In China will
transport nearly half ton on his
wheel Whcelbarrows are much used
In the country. where the roads are but
little developed. and have heard that
passengers sometimes make the entire
trip from Shanghai TO Pckin. dis
lance OF GOO miles. by barrow
"A two passenger barrow will make
about twenty miles day. and the
cody is content with pay OF about
20 cents n day or an average OF about
half Il cent mile for each passenger.
ON the level. we'll kept streets OF the
foreign quarters OF such cities as Hong
kong. Shanghai and Pekn the wheel
barrow cody Will struggle along with
a load OF six or even eight people
Washington Herald.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10

Probably few people today know that
the original name OF the state Of Ten
Posser., MIS-. lJ.'ssvoTy .''~' q, 49,
Mr.. b. c. Truitt and Prof Claytc
Quinn were very welcome visitors
town Friday evening.
Mrs. G l.. Barnes and son. Geo.
Barnes. Jr.. and Miss Katherine Row
ley spent a part Of last week at Park
ley. Va.
Mrs. Aaron Hudson spent one ds
last week with relatives at stockton.
The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ.
Church met at the home Of Mrs. Id;
Bennum. Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Samuel Daisy is spending III
week with friends at Chincoteague, V
Mr.. and Mrs. L. W. Onley made
business trip to Snow Hill Tuesday
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10
THE DOLLAR MARK.
A Theory as to the Origin Of This
Monetary Symbol.

The origin OF the dollar mark is one
OF the curios OF our financial history.
In the early days Of the nation there
was utter confusion IN the circulating
medium Several OF the colonies had
authorized coins OF different denomlna-
lions. and. besides these there were
English pence. shillngs crowns and
half crowns French coins brought
from Europe and Canada. Spanish
coins of half dozen denominations.
especially reals and douhloons: MeXi.
can coins; In Pennsylvania Dutch and
German pieces and along the coast
Portuguese and even Italian money
was often seen. brought by seamen.
The United States mint was estab-
llshed in 1871. and the United States
coinage became. OF course the legal
tender The mixed coinage. however.
was not at once displaced, but contn-
ued In local use. so that II became nee
essary for merchants In keeping ac-
counts TO designate that bill was TO
be paid In United States currency. or
II In miscellaneous coins. these We're
received AT a discount So before the
sum total OF the bills the merchant
was accustomed 10 write the letters
~. S." signifyIng Emitted States mon
ey. In the hurry OF writing the -"
was often written over the u = then
the connecting line AT the bottom easily
dropped of. and to the present day
most peopie unconsciouSly commemo-
rate the original practice by making
the two down strokes first. then adding
the IS
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10
RAISING CHICKENS.
Her Theory Was Right, but q Flaw
MARRIED Her Practice.

Yes. farming Is all very easy" the
farmer said. ANY city person could
make success OF II at the first go.
or Mrs. Jack Frost took the farm
next TO mine one year. Being from the
city. she thought she would show US
country people n thing or two about
real farming. She began on n chicken
yard
at was n fine yard. Pretty soon a
hundred eggs Matched out. There were
half hens and half ROSTERS Mrs Jack
Frost before sailing for Europe. sep
arated the two sexes. and. killing all
the ROSTERS. she sent them to her
friends A fine lot OF spring br'ilers
they made They were no bigger than
squads.
But when Mrs. Jack Frost got back
from Europe n strange sight her chick
en- yard presented. II was nothing
but young ROSTERS young ROSTERS.
Growing. young ROSTERS staggering
about. while here. with flying feathers
and squawks and blood a terrible
fight went on. and there. dsregarded
by all. lay the corpses OF brave birds
slain In single combat At sunrise you
could hear the Growing OF those roost-
ers all over the county.
Poor Mrs Jack Frost understood
the theory of chicken raising all right.
only In separating the young birds she
mistook the males for the females. and
vice versa New Orleans Times-D Dem
ocrat
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10
MAILING LETTERS.
One Trick That Doesn't Go With the
Postal Officials.

There are times when. for one rea-
son or another, you may wish to post
letter TO some one indicating In the
postmark on the envelope that II came
from some other than your own home
town. But accordingly. as you value
the scheme which you are trying TO
work. don't make the mistake Of try
Ing TO work the postmaster Of that par
ticular town into this particular
scheme OF posting the letter for you
In anything. from harmless prac
teal Joke up TO penitentiary oifeuse
which you may be planning. the postal
service will recognize IN you only a
scoundrelly intent to deceive and de
fraud and Il has schooled every post
master in the country into that fixed
belief upon which he must act
For example, you have written your
letter which you desire 10 appear as
having been mailed at particular
postofiice somewhere In the United
States. You seal IT, stamp the envel-
ope and address II to the person This
letter you inclose IN larger envelope
TO the postmaster Of that particular
town with the written request. Please
post the incosed letter at your Office"
The postmaster viii do this. oh.
yes.
The postmaster taking up the direct
ed. stamped and sealed envelope.
writes across a corner OF the envelope
a full explanation Of the matter. recit-
ing that II was received from Mr. So
and-so at certain place. asking that
the postmaster drop II into the mail
as originating at that particular office
over which he has jurisdiction.
Nice little situation. isn't it?-Chica-
go Tribune.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10

A man who is constitutIonally late
surprised his friends by leaving the u
house nj o'clock TO keep o'clock {
appointment :
'Jim's watch must be wrong or he i,
wouldn't have started so early" they q
said "He will surely be on time to-
day Where In the world can he be
goingT'
'He is going to a funeral" volunteer
ed one who knew HE Is one Of the ?
palbearers. Very seldom are pail
bearers behind time have known Il
men who were late on every other ;
imaginable occasion late for their
own weddings. even but II chosen for =
pal!hcarers they always came M 10 i,
the mark New York Globe
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10
COLBOURN.

Mrs. II. r. Shockley and Eva Watso
Of Whitesburg, were the guests Of Mr.
J. f. Dickerson last Wednesday nigh
Mrs. Clarence Scott and Miss FL
.lAdkins. Of Chipeateague. are spending
Mamma. what is an echo"
His mother tried TO explain NJ somc
length. though she felt that her expia
nation was not being followed sud
denly David broke Ia.
"Oh. | know all about H." he ex.
claimed. An echo is the shadow of a
voice. Wcman's Home Companion
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10
A Hard LANGUAGE.

"Leesten"' said the perplexed
Frenchman When you give sing
you cannot keep 'cem. So:"
so" said the English instructor.
But when homes man gives 'ees
word. zee keep 'eem Sof"
SO" said the instructor
But when 'cc give 'ees word. 'ow
can zee keep ecm? Does zee take 'eem
back"
No" said the instructor
But II 'ce keeps 'ees word 'ee does
not give 'eem,"
"Oh. yes! II he does not keep his
word he is not an honest man"
All beegcen 10 see. Aving given
'ees word and not taken Gem back 'ee
keep 'eem all 70 whilef'
That's it,
"oh. Ia, Ia, Ia! What language ees
re Englishe!"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10

Yes" remarked the race horse. "all
my achievements have been dme sim
ply TO putting my best foot forward
"Yesf" replied the mule Now !
find that | accomplish most by putting
my best foot backward" Philadelphia
Press
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10

Bonaparte said France was not large
enough for himself and Mmes de Slael
at the same time and exiled her Next
10 Bonapartc she was. through her
salons. the most powerful parsonage
In the country In her time IF were
empress OF the world exclaimed the
brilliant Nine de Tessc II would com
mand Nine. de Stael TO talk TO ne for
ever"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10
All or None.

His Daughters Beau er err
want to ask YOU. sir for Your or or
daughters hand. sir Her Father
I'm not disposins OF her iu sections
but I'm willing 10 listen 20 amy propo
sItlon involving all OF her. sir Cleve
land News
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10

Anxious Mother How Is It that you
have So much trouble with Your houS''-
keeping? iou told me Your wife
could cook Adult Son She can
Then what is the natter"
"She won't" London Telegraph
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10
A BIT Of a Bull.

One day an freshman WAS asked TO
come 10 work an hour earlier than
usual. This he promised TO do Next
morning he was an hour late
"Shurc. sor. | should have been no
good II Ord come. as ! was fast
asleep"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10

Mrs. Crimsonbeak John. you yawned
twice while We we're calling on that
lady Mr. Crimsonbeak Well. dear
you didn't expect me- to Keep my
mouth closed an the time, lid youf-
Y0nkers Statesman