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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-09
BIG STROKE OF ENTERPRISE.
Goldenberg Acquires the Entire
Adler Stock of Furnishings.

A0l01 STOCK OF EuIu1Su1uKS.
One Of the most sensational events in
the retail circles of Washington took
place yesterday when Goldenberg's pur-
chased the entire stock Of mems furnish
ings, mems and boys clothing. hats and
shoes, Of Victor E. Adler. corner of 9TH
street and Massachusetts, avenue north
west, inventoried at over $4,000, for 81
cents on the dollar.
Mr.. Adler was for twenty-five years To-
Gated at this corner and without doubt is
one of the best known merchants in the
city Of Washington. His business pros
pered because of the reliable merchandise
he handled and the only reason for re-
firing from business is that of i'll health.
The stock will be put on sale at Golden
states that they will sell it at 80 cents on
the dollar.
This event is one of unusual Importance
to the buying public of Washington. First
ly, because of the high quality of the mer-
chandise, and. secondly. because 1t Is
right at the beginning of the fail season
when such bargains are more than I'M
usual
The stock embraces an extensive va
riety of mems clothing, including suits
oyercoats, top coats and separate trou-
sers. The hats are the newest shapes for
early fall and the correct styles in stiff
hats and derbys for winter. Youths
clothing in fancy effects as we'll as plain
colors.
The mems furnishings are complete in
every detail, including beautiful neck
wear, shirts, sweaters and an especially
large and attractive assortment Of under
wear-winter-weight and medium weight.
There are also some mems rain coats In
the sale. The mems shoes are the newest
fall styles, good, sturdy feathers. fine ma
terialS.
The boys clothing embraces a full line
of new style suits, pvercoats. sweaters.
neckties, etc.
There are also several hundred umbrel-
las in the lot and a large assortment of
mems jewelry and mems handkerchiefs
and other accessories which a well ap-
pointed mems furnishing store should
have.
The stock is worthy of inspection. 1t
was personally selected by Mr.. Adler. who
is recognized as one of the leading buyers
in the United States. and the opportunity
Of purchasing such merchandise at 80
cents on the dollar should attract vast
attendance tomorrow at Goidenberg's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-09
PROF. COOK RESIGNS.
Quits Home for Colored Children tc
Resume University Duties.

Prof George W. Cook, who has been
superintendent of the Industrial Home
School for Colored Children since its es-
tablishment at Blue Plains. d. c., little
more than a year ago. has resigned to re-
sumo his duties at Howard University.
which institution gave him leave of alb
sence to open the new school for the Dis
trict.
o. F.. n. Madden, a member of the board
of charities staff. has been appointed to
succeed him and will take up his new du-
ties next Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-09
Fleet Cook From Capital Dead.

Rear Admiral Sperry. commanding the
Atlantic fleet, now at Cavite. p l.. has
cabled the Navy Department that Albert
Dickerson, wardroom cook on the u. S.
s. Kansas died at Cavite today of ap-
pendicitis.
Dickerson was a native of this city
and formerly resided at OF New Jersey
avenue. He enlisted in the navy at
League Island. Philadelphia, February ..
1907. and had been with the Atlantic
fleet since it sailed from Hampton roads
last winter
His brother, Thomas Dickerson of 917
New Jersey avenue. has been notified OF
his death
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-09
WEATHER FORECAST.
Rain Tonight and Saturday, Cooler
Saturday; Northeasterly Winds.

For the District OF of Columbia, Della
ware. Maryland and Virginia. rain tonight
and Saturday. cooler Saturday; increas-
ing northeast winds.
Maximum temperature past twenty-foui
hours. "A: a year ago. 90.
The barometric disturbance that has occu-
pied Cuban and Florida waters during the
last few days has moved northward and
now covers the south Atlantic states. The
rain area that attended this disturbance
extends northward to Virginia and thence
over eastern Tennessee and the east gulf
states
Temperature has fallen from the lake
region over the southwestern states. and
light frost is reported this morning In
Oklahoma and northwestern Arkansas
During the next thirty-siX hours the
southeastern disturbance will move north
ward. and its rain area will extend over
the middle Atlantic states. In the east
gulf and south Atlantic states rain VIII
be followed by clearing and cooler
weather.
Atlantic coast from Wilmington to New
York.
The winds along the middle Atlantic
coast will be brisk to high from the north
east; on the south Atlantic coast fresh 10
brisk northerly. and on the east Sulf
coast fresh northwesterly.
Steamers departing today for European
ports will have increasing northeasterly
winds and showers to the Grand Banks.
The following heavy precipitation I'm
inches) has been reported during the past
twenty-four hours: jacksonville. 1865
Charlotte. LIZ; Montgomery. 2i6' ATTAIN
ia. 1lG: Hatteras, Isl; BatesburS, s. G..
. 30: Blackville. S. c., 1.s4.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of tho
thermometer and barometer at the
weather bureau for the twenty-four hours
beginning at pm. yesterday:
Observation-Disclosures s, pm. "a Z
PM. g.: II midnight GO. October 3.
am. 80: am. q: l. noon. 81: pm
Co. Maximum. "a. at pm. October >
minimum. 80 s am October 9.
Observation-Disclosures g. pm, 1901;
p.m.. 1902: L. midnight 30.O1. October
"a am, 1886; am, 30.OU; noon, 29.35i
pm, 29.9S.
Tide Tables.
Today-Low tide. :2S am. and l:ol
pm: high tide. 7:23 I'M. and 7:il pm
Tomorrow-Low tide. 2:1S am. and 2:3S
pm; high tide. S:1S a I'm. and $50 pm
The City Lights.
The city lights and naphtha lamps all
lighted by thirty minutes after sunset:
extinguishing begun one hour before sun
rise All arc and incandescent lamps
lighted fifteen minutes after sunset and
extinguished forty-five minutes befor1l
sunrise.
Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPERS FERRY, w. Va, October ..
,x,1 hxa han
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Peking officials to Welcome Fleet.

PEKING, October 9-Three Chinese Of
ficials-Yu Lang. Liang Tun Yen and
Tong kaison-left here for Annoy to pre-
pare for the reception OF the American
battIeship fleet. which is due there the
latter part of October. The guard at the
American legation and detachment of
Chinese troops escorted them to the rail-
road station where number of their
brother officials had assembled to bid
them farewell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-09
Sale Of Store and Dwelling.

Stone & Fairfax. real estate corporation
recently sold for D. F. Sullivan the store
and dwelling located at the northeast cor
ner of 4th and Q streets northwest. The
property has a frontage of twenty feet
on 4th street and a depth of nearly ninety
feet on Q street 1t is now under lease
for a term of years. The purchaser &C.
Quires the property as an investment and
the consideration in the transaction was
nearly s., 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-09
FUNERAL OF CAPT. FRENCH.
Many Steamboat Men Attend Serv-
ices for the Late Mariner

The funeral of Capt. D. A French. the
veteran mariner. who died at his home.
1925 9th street southwest. Tuesday last,
took place from his late residence this
afternoon at 1 o'clock Rev. H. S. France.
pastor of Trinity NJ. z. Church of this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-09
II NEVER DISAPPOINT. u
InSudiciOus LaWYerg

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT. BE-
cause of the Ill health of the senior partner
the partnership lately subsisting between
Henry Potbury and William e. Lee. under the
style of Potbury & Lee. dissolved on the
9TH day of October. 1905 by mutual consent.
All debts owing the partnership are to be re-
ceived by Mr. Lee. and all demands on the
partnership to be presented to him for pay
ment. Mr.. Lee will continue the business under
the firm name at the old stand.
HENRY POTBURY,
ocS3ts WM. G. LEE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-09
For Sale By Owner
1912 9TH ST., Petworth

Near Brightwood and 11th ST. car lines. New
semi -detar hed Groom brick house; bay window:
large pantr.: hot-water heat: hardwood finish:
front porch double hack porch large yard: 81 600.
easy terms. Adjoining lot II desired. Open foi
inspection. Phone Col 2:'sS. oc6-Jt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-09

city. conducted the services. which were
attended by throng of the friends of the
deceased. including nearly every steam
boat man in the city.
The interment was in Oak Hill cemetery
and the pallbearers were Capts. James
Jones. Addie Posey. ]. I. Barker and A.
H. Richards. all of which had been ship
mates at some time with Capt. French.
The floral remembrances sent by those
who knew and honored Capt. French were
very handsome They covered the casket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-09
Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch to I'll

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPERS FERRY, w. Va, October ..
The Potomac is clear and the Shenan-
doah slightly cloudy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-09

NEW BLANK BOOKS.
Our stock of Loose Leaf Goods
includes ledgers, journals, cash
books, records, etc, in every de-
sired size. style ard binding trial order will
demonstrate the economy OF buying at "Morri-
sons"
E.MOPPISON PAPER co.
1909 IA. AVE. AND 4O1- 03-O5 ELEVENTH ST.
Cd oSr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-09

The commandant of the naval training
station at Newport, r. l., has informed
the Navy Department of the death yester-
day of Warrant Machinist George l..
Peary from heart failure. Peary was
born at Rangeley, Me-, April 80, 1870, and
appointed a warrant machinist in the
navy December -, 1904, having previously
served two years and one month as an
enlisted man. He had been on duty at
the naval training station since Feb
ruary 1905
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-09

Booklets, Folders, Etc.
Have make suggestions and submit neat and
attractive samples. Our representative will call
s. f. TomlInson, SUDWARTH PRINTING CO.,
Secretary. 80 18th st. NV.
se2S-o0t
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Heat i'm Plenty.

II you want home heated properly when cold
weather sets in you've got to plan for heat now.
We repair and install furnaces and latrohes.
HUTCHINSON & MCCARTHY. 1917 14TH ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-09

YOu Need Not PatrOniZe
"a jobber because your
PRINTING needs are linn
tied. We give every attention to small
orders, and our modern equipment enables
to turn ont better work than jobbers
and still meet their prices.
Geo. e. Howard, ia 18th St.,
PRINTER. ENGRAyER AND BOOKBINDER.
OcS-d .eSu1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-09

For the District OF of Columbia. Dels-
ware, Maryland and Virginia. rain tonight
and Saturday. cooler Saturday; increas-
ing northea steriy winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-09
RAPIDLY Promoted,

Moses First Annual October Linen Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-15
The Anti Racing Bill.

New York, June 15.-One million
dollars, it is started in sporting circles
here tlday, has been raised by racing
men to discover means by which the
AgueW Hat law may be illegally"
lodged and twelve OF the most Dt'd
LAWYERS in New York have been retained
to devise a plan. Three bookmaktr, by
agreement with the Jockey Club, 1t is
said, ale to be arrested ct the track TO-
day to furnish test cases. Police, row
ever. will net stop st the three but will
arrest every man making bet OF any
tot The test arrests are TO be made
by arrangement with Commissioner
Bingham's men. Assi.t'nt District
At 0rney Elder of Kings county, declares
thst he will not agree to The test case
plan. He has caused sensation by
decltriDg that the racing crowd have
already secured judge who will favor
them ard who, he says, has bis dec s..
ion written. Roy s. and Paul J..
Rsiney, tho millionaire Cleveland
horsemen, are to ship their string OF
racers to France in three weeks. This
| (, declared TO be the first the exodus
which will follow the suppression OF
betting at the tracks.
1t was stated today that, the first
panic has worn CT, the race track lawyers
have come to the conclusion that mod
or "memory" bets may be made with
out the authorities being able to srresl
! The bettors or b0okmakers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-15
Narrow Escape.

Berlin, Jane 49, The presence of
mind of Emperor William today saved
the lives of q skiff load of people on the
Spree. The imperial yacht Alexandra,
with the emperor aboSrd, was threading
its way along the densely crowded river
when skif, carrying several persons,
attempted to cross her bow. The
kaiser was the frat TO gee the danger
which threatened the skif, and he
quickly telephOned the engine room to
have the yacht stopped. The Alexsn-
dra slowed up just in time to keep from
running down the skiH. There were
many people on the river banks and in
nesroy boats who witnessed the affair
and they cheered the kaiser uprOsriously.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-15
DEATH OF BLIND TOM.

"Blind Tom," the famous cOlOred
musician, died Saturday in Hohoken,
N. j., where be had been living for
years 10 retirement and subsisting on
charity. Thomas Virgins is the name
given 10 his burial certificate, but the
surname was one which the pianist
adopted. He was born plave near
Columbus Ga, about 1850.
Ia early childhood Tom, who was bora
entirely blind and more than half idiotic,
showed himseli remarkably imitatIve,
frequently stealing into the house oil
his master to reproduce on the piano
forte pieces he had heard played bJ
others. N4
When he was between and . years
old he became 80 proficient on the in
srnment that he was tlken to Ne"
YORK and exhibited as phenomenon
aud later was widely heard in the Unit'd
stst,s and Europe.
Tom was an IDIOT from biitb, and al
three years of age was sold t. ). N
Bethune, of Fauqui,r county, Va. From
his esrliest yesrA Tom showed wonder
| full appreciation of music. o. the Beth
une plantation he frat heard the note'
of piano. He was often found with
bis ear pressed to the wall Of the hous'
when the piano was being played, snt
he sang or whistled airs after hearing
them once.
At four years OF age Tom sstonishe'
the Bethune family by bis wonderful
execution on the piano. When the boz
was eight years Of age his master, J. N
Bethune, toured the country with bin
and later went to Europe, where tn
musician played before tbs cro~ne'
heads OF the continent. Over 5000, 600
1t is said, was realized from the first tour
When ]. N. Bethune ceased to exhibl
Blind Tom bis son, John G. Beihnne
assumed the management OF the colore'
wonder and toured him throughout tn
country from July 10, 1870, when hi
father succeeded in having him appoint
ed curator of the blind idiots perso
by the courts of Virginia, until 1855
when the son died.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-15
Kaiser 10 Visit Sultan.

Oonstantinople, June 10. -Apprehen-
ave 0y,r the movements OF EOglsnd,
France aud Russia and the prospect OF a
triple alliance among them, Emperor
William of Ger many is seeking closer
union with some of the smaller European
powers. To Tins end it was officially
announced here today that the kaiser
will shortly pay visit to the sultan in
Constant'nople. The German smbaSsa-
dor to Turkey has gone to Berlin to
arrange the details of the trip. The
kaiser is said to desire closer entente
With Turkey and through Turkey to gain
the friendship Of Sweden. Arrangements
are being made to give Emperor William
& great reception.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-15

DECLARING that he is hoally con
vincsd thst neither Of the prisoners had
ANYTHING to do VITA the murder OF GOV
ernor William Goebel, Governor Wilson
the republican executive of Kentucky,
on Saturday, IS suited in the Gsz''t' Of
tn 1, day, granted free Pald'n aud reslora-
ito, of all rights of citizenship to OAleo
Pouer, and Jim Howard. These men
ware tried and retired by competent
;uries for the StrOCious murder, were
co,Cic,ed each time, and Powers twice
.entenced u death. so rank was tneir
offsuse that the U. 8. Courts refused 10
bsv, anything t. do with the CASE ye'
tn, republican governor Pardons tne't
man and stores to them all rights oil
citizapshir Governor Taylor, it will be
remembered soon sf'r the murder o.
q ,Oernor Goebtl, fl 8 into Ind ana sno
his never since set foot in kf tncKy'
He WAS indicted for comnlic ty in the
murder and only escaped trial by the re-
fosal of the republican governor of In
diana refusing to sigu the legal requlSl
.io, pspers sent him from Kentucky
Now Tsylor, who is still in Indians
s.v,. 1.-THE psrIon of Powers and Ho"
ard is a most righteous act!'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-15
News of the Day.


George Siler, famous as boxer, iei,
cree and authority on pugllism, dieu oi
heart disease Saturday.
Pittburg bankers have decided on .
Bertillon system to protect themselves
against dishonest employer.
As q memorial to her grandfather, Ooi.
John German, Mrs. Russell sage Will
present to the village of Sag HsfDor
free public library.
A report by way OF Mexico says tIS'
a fund has been subscribed for fevolu-
ton In Cuba AZ soon as the United states
troops sr3 withdrawn.
A number of changes were made on
Saturday at the Government Printing
Office 10 Washington and all tho ITEM
pcriries" we're laid of.
The E,rl Of Derby, former Lord OF
the Admiralty, Secretary OF Wsr snu
Goyernor-General of Canada, died IN
London yesterday aged 81 yesrs.
William X. Vanderbilps colt North
east vert ,rday won The Grand Prix de
Paris, the chief racing contest on the
Ffench turf, the value OF which this year
is nearly 5000
Mr. Henry Phipps, The steel magns'e
and philanthropist OF Pitisours, mas
given oser $3.50, 900 to the Johus Hop
kins Hospital to establish a depfr .men'
| for the study and treatment OF insanity
| August Belmont could net win the
Derby in England with Norman Ill, bu
| he won the Brooklyn Derby at draveseno
saturday with his three.yesr-old Fan
Play, the son of Hastings-Falry Gold
| the colt which ran second to Celt in tn
Brooklyn Handicap on the opening DAY
of the meeting.
| William J. Bryan, of Lincoln, -
lrntd from York, Neb., on Saturday
At his Office it was announced that 69'
delegates ID the democratic convention
at Denver wtrs pledged to vote for Bryan
AZ the nominee for president, this beinl
, twenty-five more than the necessary two
thirds ma lrily.
Word was received st the polio
station at Danbury, this aft'raoon tina
police had captured Edward schlrrmSn
the murderer of Ida Potter, this morn
ing, and now have him in Poughkeepsl
awaiting extradition proceedings. ID
: was captured on Shenandoah Mountain
, Just east of Poughkeepsie.
Some two hundred bishops OF tn
Anglican denomination, Including abon
L, Ifoty American bishops, have arrived
] London to take part in the Pan-Anglics
Congress. This evening the prelatt
will be entertained at dinner by the III
grims, and many other entertainment
c have been arranged in their honor.
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From Washington
ICorre,pandencs Of the Alexandria Gazette
Washington, ID. O., June 10.

ICorrespandence Of the Alexandria Gazette J
Washington, d. O., June 10.
1t wa learned upon good authority
TODAY that the White HGuss prefers
either senator Deliver or Governor
Cummins of Iowa for second place on the
ticket. W,riio this effect, II is known,
was sent to Chicago aud Iowa today.
The decision to place either Dolliver or
Cummins on the ticket was reschtd at
conference VITA the President and Sec
tuy Taft held befor5 noon. They
we're in communication by long dittipcs
telephone with Frank II. Hitchcock, IN
Chicago, who had gotten raViows oil
Senator, Long and BorAh on the lows
situation. Dolliver had been the hn'
choice of the president and Taft from
the,yery start. The refusal of Deliver
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-15
FAILED TO DIE.

Mrs. Anna Kiselcia, who was scbed-
uled to die in Paterson, n. j., yest4r-
day by reason of a vision she had three
weeks ago, is still healthy and sound.
There is no immedists danger of her
desta, as she is physically In the best
of health.
When she found yesterday morning
that she was not dying at the hour sp-
pointed, 6 O'Clock, she refused TO take
uourishment. During the day, how
ever, the physicians and nurses pre-
yniled upon the woman TO take q little
food, and there ia every likelihood thai
she will not attempt to fight death by
the starvation route.
1t is generally believed thst Mrs
Kjselcia's so-called vision Of her death
is nothing mora than dementia induced
by the dosth of her husband severa
months ago, as she became vers deliriou'
after ward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-15
COMMUNICATED.
THE DANCER PAYS THE FlD'
DIER.

The Ratchet Is never buried in a po-
Iltical contest. II WAS mentioned In
Tuesdays Gazette that Messrd. String
fellow and Green engaged in combat on
the floor of the State convention, in
Roanoke, over issues and factionsl dis
putes in Oulpeper. When it is known
that Mr.. Green Is a large meI In stature
and that Mr.. Stringfellow is a son OF one
of the noblest and gsmest men Virginia
ever produced-Rev. Frank Stringfellow
it is to be wondered why the affair YVES
80 SOON quieted. 1t will also be remem-
bered that the democratic district COM
mit.ee before the last primary was an
anti organization body. No one knew
this be ter than those who fought for the
suprem scy of the machine. No one was
quicker to act than the machine. The
result was that Messr.. Gaines, OF Warren
ton, and Lion, OF Prince William, were
relegated 10 the tall timber and two gentle
men "better adapted" to the position
aud who speak the language OF The ibei
vera chosen. IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-15
FLOUR CONDEMNED.

Justice Barnard, of tn, Supreme
Court Of the District of Columbia, on Thurs
day. on motion of Stuart McNamara, assis,,
tant district attorney, ordered condemned
two car loads Of -four. which were recently
placed under arrest" at the terminal freight
Yards in Washington. One Of the cars con-
tanned ECO sacks Of -four, bearing the label,
"Cereta Hish-grade Patent FlouI-Fh SAM
tary Grocery Company, OF Washington, u.
c." The other car contains 24O sacks, LABEL
el "Paago Minnesota Cream Roller FRO
cess-SOle Agent, +. q. Swain, washington,
n. c." No defense was offered to prevent
The eOnfscatiOn O. the products. although the
owners Of the -four mill will be allowed ia
shin the contents Of the cars hack to the point
of origin. this privilege holdiaG good until
June 20. when a surety bond Of 81 500 will be
required of the defendants to insure com
pliance with the courts decree.
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The Pretender's Followers Commit
ting OutrageS.

Tangier, June 10. -Orszed with JOY
over the addition to their ranks OF 4, 900
of the soldiers OF Sultan Abdul Axis, the
followers of Mnlai Hsiid, the prstsndtr,
are committing ouirages that it is feared
will either call for Intervention by
France or plunge Morocco into bloody
var. Following the revolt of the sui.
tan's soldiers, French commander and
three o her French officers were msd
prisoners. This Was but one OF num-
Der of ouirages by the fantical Moors.
Abdul AziS's position today is mora
serious than it has been 5 any tins since
his broihtr took the field against BIN.
The fresh revolt of his troops, it is
feared, will be followed by other destr.
TORS. WITH the weakening OF The sui
tan's forces, Mulai Hafd will force the
issue aud a number OF engagements
apoinst the st.onghod4 now held by the
aplt,n's forces sra daily expected.