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The Washington herald., 1909-04-09
CANAL WORK DESCRIBED.
Representative Loud Details Opera
tions at Panama.

Representative LOud Details Opera
tiOns at Panama.
Five hundred persons attended an Illus
trated lecture on the Panama Canal IN
All Souls Church last night by Repre-
sentative George Alvin Loud, OF Michigan.
Aided by stereopticon views and moving
pictures. Representative Loud gave q
vivid description Of his recent trip TO the
Canal Zone. and gave a history OF the
negotiations preceding the purchase from
the wrench Of the rights Of the old com
pany. he described the conditions under
which the work has 20 be carried out,
and showed by means OF photographs
and statistics what has already been &C.
complished, and predicted that In six
years the great enterprise would be com
pleted.
Then" he said. 'there would be a
great celebration N this country that Il
was not the tri-cOior OF France. nor the
royal standard OF Spain, nor the flag OF
Germany. but the Stars and Stripes that
foated over the greatest artificial water
way IN the world"
The proceeds Of the lecture will be
used TO establish a car fare fund 10 en-
able the unfortunate blind persons Of the
city 20 attend the free entertainments at
the reading room for the blind at the Lii
brary OF Congress Before Representative
Loud was introduced and during the in
terInission In the address George Gotron.
pianist and Meyer Segal. violinist. en-
tertalned those present with musical se-
lectons.
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FOR A TARIFF COMMISSION.
Cannon Said to Favor Provision for
Permanent Board.

Advocates Of a permanent tariff COM
mission. who came here ten DAYS ago
with credentials from the Indianapolis
convention. feel confident the new tariff
bill viii carry an authorization for Presi-
dent Taft 10 appoint a commission or
board OF tariff experts 70 investigate and
report from time TO time on schedules,
and reciprocity agreements. Under the
plan proposed. the commission VIII be
composed OF seven members. appointed
from civil life by the President. and worl.
IN conjunction with the Bureau OF Man
ufactures under the Department OF Com
merce and Labor. The salaries probably
Will be fixed st $1,000
There was a report al both the Senate
and House ends OF the Capitol yesterday,
that Speaker Cannon was agreeable TO
the creation Of the commission
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Friday Bargain in
Picture MoLding.

There are about one hundred
patterns OF High-grade Picture
Molding IN stock OF which We
have only limited number OF feet.
We place these On sale this morn
ing at half and less than half former
prices. Included are gilt, black,
brown, and silver. This Is q splen-
did. opportunity 10 have your pic
lures framed IN the best quality
molding al very low price
Fourth foor-Tenth 81
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OPTIMISM KEYNOTE
OF D. A. R. CONTEST
Both Factions Sanguine OF
Success at Election.
MRS. DONALD MCLEAN DEPARTS
Conservatives and Administrations
lists Begin Preparations for Can
Magazine Was to Be DfScon-
tinued Is Declared 20 Be False.

Apparently undaunted by the vigorous
campaign already begun by the conserva-
tive faction OF the D. a. r.. Mrs. Donald
Mclean and her supporters have begun
TO whip their contingent into shape for
the convention which opens next week.
Now that the administrationists know
who Is 20 oppose Mrs. Matthew T. Scott
for the presidency they claim their cam
paign VIII be easier They had hoped
the anti-administration force would
abandon its attempt 10 name a candli
date in opposition TO Mrs. Scott: but
since Mrs. William Cummings Story viii
run under no party banner. but with the
! united support Of the ant-McLean con
tingent, the contest viii be exciting.
Speaking in behalf or the administration
faction. Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey. one
Of the vice presidents general. yesterday
Indignantly branded the report that the
national magazine was 10 be discontinued
as a false statement.
VIII Continue Magazine.
It was reported. following the meeting
OF the Observation-Disclosures Wednes-
day night, that Mrs Scott was 10 oppose
this plan If she was elected. According
TO the board Of managers OF the maya
zine such a plan had never been con-
sidered.
Mrs. Donald Mclean left Washington
yesterday afternoon for New York and
IS not expected 70 return 70 this city
until few days before the opening
Of the congress Mrs. Story has also de-
parted for home
Before leaving. the president general ex-
pressed herself as optimistic for the sue
cess ana election Of the candidates. who
are 10 run under the banner OF the ad-
ministration.
Miss Mary Desha and those 'daugh-
ters' who have allied themselves 10 The
conservative OF anti-sdministration forces
are so sanguine OF success that Mrs.
Story has been already credited with a
majority OF the votes. The number OF
these supporters IN Washington IS being
rapidly augmented, and a nlethodicaI plan
OF attack on the bulwarks OF the admins
tration is being outlined.
One OF the principal questions 10 be
fought out on the floor OF the convention
Is Who were the founders OF the organi-
SatiOnT' This matter has been discussed
insist that Miss Mary Desha. Mrs Eugenia
Washington, Mrs. Wolworth and Mrs
Mary Lockwood organized the society
Three OF these women are allied with the
anti-administration-
Dislike Term sIDsurzentS
The term Insurgents which has been
applied 20 one element in the Daughters
Of the American Revolution, although
used in no spirit OF disparagement. is
not welcomed by the women belonging 70
that element
They object 70 The name, because. IN
their opinion. il does not in any sense
1T Instead OF being insurgents, they in
sists. and cite the personnel C their num-
Der as proof. and they really are entitled
TO the name OF conservatives, and
should be so classed.
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EASTER NECKWEAR-The most at
trsctive that new color combinations can
produce-many strikingly handsome. The
Four-in-hand IS still the popular shape.
soc to $500.
EASTER GLOVES-For walking, call
ing and church wear. FoWnes, Dents,
and Perrin s-names which insure the
best of the glove makers art. Shades
stitching, and finish entirely correct.
SI.5O, $500, and S2-25.
EASTER SOCKS-Au sorts Of pretty
colors designs, and effects, from Ger
man and French looms. COttons, isles,
and silks
25c to $500.
Staple grades in black and variety Of
solid cOlOrs 25c 10 soc.
Main hcor-F s.
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KERENS TO BE APPOINTED.
President Explains Delay in Namini
St. Louis Man Ambassador.

st. Louis Man Ambassador.
A good deal OF curiosity has been shown
as 20 why President Taft has not sent to
the Senate the nomination OF Richard c.
Ke-ens. CT St Louis, TO be Ambassador
10 Austria-HUngary. Shortly after the
beginning OF the new administration the
statement wos made that Mr.. Kerens had
been chosen for this post by the Presi-
dent
Inquiry yesterday developed that AIr
Taft intended 20 appoint Mr.. Kerens 20
the Austrian mission. and the delay was
due 70 the fact that Charles s. Francis
Of Troy, n. Y. the present Ambassador,
was 20 remain at Vienna for several
months 70 close up his affairs. The gov
ernment OF Austria-Hungary has been
asked II Mr.. Kerens would be acceptable
and has responded IN the affirmative.
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Friday Bargain in
WOmeH'S Oxford Ties.

A lot OF Women's Patent Kid
SKIN Oxford Ties, blucher cut.
made on new and up-to-date
last, with Goodyear welt sole and
Cuban heel New. fresh goods.
just from the cases, purchased at
a concession and offered at less
than manufacturers cost price.
Sizes, ) TO 7A-3 10 7B-z to C
ID and E.
$3.50 pair. Value, $500.
Third hoor-Teuth Il
The Washington herald., 1909-04-09

EASTER HANDKERCHIEFS - Fancy
French HandkeT chiefs, Of SIX and linen
mixtures, in entirely new effects. Also
al-linen and all-silk.
25c to SI.5o.
EASTER SHIRTS-Fancy Coiorsd Shirts
for the Easter season Coat style, plated
bosoms; cuffs attached; all new and at
tractive colorings.
SI.OO TO 5000.
EASTER COLLARS AND CUFFS
From the shops Of Earl & Wilson and
the "Arrow'' brand firm, in new shapes.
The majority come IN quarter sizes A
new idea IN the turn-down styles Is the
'Ti-Easy'-so shaped that the tie VIII
slip through with perfect ease.
2 for zsc.
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Cotton Dress Goods.

(Lengths from 21z to 8 yards.)
1215c Printed Percale, Ioc a yard
Iz1zc Batiste Lawn, Ioc a yard.
25c Chiffon Lisse, I5c a yard.
2oc Costume Chiffon, 2oc a yard.
2oc Scotch Gingham, 2ocl a yard.
S8c Silk Poplin, 25c a yard.
38c Jacquard Satin, 25c a yard.
3Sc Japonika Silk, &c a yard.
soc Rough Pongee, 371zc a yard.
sscond hoor-G s.
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Friday Bargain in
ChiIdren'S Ginghal
Dresses.
Third hoG-Tsuth &.

a lot of Children's Gingham
Dresses, IN plain colors and striped
and checked effects, and N several
attractive styles; all neatly finished
suitable for school or general wear.
Special price, soc each.
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Friday Bargain in
Bath TOUeiS.
Seeond aoo--EsTcuth s.

600 Mems Linen Bath Towels,
subject to manufacturers slight
imperfections- Put up in lots of
two and three and sold only that
way.
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Friday Bargain in
Linen Crepe Cloth.

$50 yards SO inch White Linen
Crepe Cloth, soft finish; suitable
for gowns, waists, &c.
Ioc yard. Value, SOC
Second Hoor-EsTeuth s.
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GUARANTEE:

Every garment made BY and bearing the label Of Hart Seh0f
Marx guaranteed be OF Gool gOoLGnd-sk fab
y peyerSed other cotton added thoroughly srtak
before cutting seCed @ pVe silk thread tailored in
clean sanitary shops; aid free from eery defect of material
1yorkmdnsltib
More than that The dealer authorised say that If the
clothes right satisfactory, your money o5H be
funded
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Friday Bargains in
Muslin Underwear DEBT.

A lot OF Women's Silk Petit
coats, Of good, heavy tafeta, with
deep founce OF circular ruf4es.
SIS each. Value, $500.
A lot Of Women's Corset Cow
ers; high. "Ve" and low round
neck: fitted and full front; trim
med with dainty embroidery edge
or lace.
I21zc each. Value, PC.
A lot Of Women's White Cam
bric Long Petticoats. with 7ounce
OF tucks and wide embroidery ruf-
fe.
5oc each Value, SI.oo.
Third fooS-ElsTeuth s.
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And these remnants :

And these remnants: ~
3 Chndren's White Serge Coats. double
breasted style; finished with turnover
collar and pearl buttons. Reduced from
S7.cO 70 $50 each
Infants Lawn Long Dresses, yoke OF
lace Insertion. Misunderstanding, and tucks:
skirt trimmed with lace insertion and
lace-edged rufle- Reduced from SIS 10
S2.s5 each.
l Infants Nainsook Long Dress. with
embroidered yoke; skirt trimmed with
tucKs and rune OF embroidery Reduced
from $500 10 E-50
: Child-en's ROmpers, OF striped outing
flannel, gathered at the knee and finished
with belt and pocket. Reduced from 75c
20 &c each.
Third hoor-EeTen-h s.
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Friday Bargain in
WOmen'S Knit Vests.

30 dozen Women's Swiss Ribbed
Vests, with low neck and no
sleeves; finished with silk ribbon ;
all sizes.
zoe each; 3 for soc
Regular value, z5c.
Main hoor-F St
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Mems Easter Furnishings.

LOST every mans wardrobe Easterde demands add
y We showing complete lines Of Mems Fur
nsngs and general Haberdasher Neckwear Gloves, Hats,
Negiee Shirts Socks Handkechiefs Underwear Paiama
The Washington herald., 1909-04-09
Friday Bargain in
Women'S Cotton Hose.

20 dozen pairs Women's Black
Cotton Hose, with ribbed tops and
double heels and toes. An excel
lent value.
I21zc pair Value, Ioc
Main hDo--F -
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Friday Bargains in
Boys Clothing Dept.

-
Boys Clothing Dept.
A lot 90 in alb Boys AI-wool
Two-piece Suits, with knicker-
booker trousers; well made and
we'll fitting garments, suitable for
dress or general wear; sizes : to
10.
Special price, S3-25 each.
Were $500, $3.50, and $3.50.
a lot of BOYS All-wool Sailor
Blouse and Russian Blouse Suits !;
pretty styles, neatly trimmed and
braided: sailor suits. sizes 9 TO 10;
Russian suits, sizes 21z to 9.
Special price, S3.25 each.
Were 5000 and $50.
A lot Of Boys' Spring-weight
Top-coats and Refers, in fancy
grays and tans; all-wool, stylish,
dressy little coats; REFERS, sizes
21z to 10; top-cOats, sizes II TO
10.
Special price, S3-25 each
Values, $500 to $3.50.
A lot Of Boys Washable Rus
sian Blouse Suits, IN plain white
and fancy colors; neatly trimmed
and braided; sizes 21z TO =
Special price, SI.o5 each.
Worth up TO S3.95.
Third hoo--Teuth s.
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Mems Easter Hats.

EN- particular about their headdress A hat
NE that will not keep shape and color considered dear
AVE price and Justly Furthermore be stylish and
Portable. else they will not have it.
With these facts mind made selections accordingly.
Every hat stock the product of weown manufacturer in
GLIDING StetSon All of made order and the
critical fail be fully satisfied with their STYLE quality and finish
The soft hats shown shades of green and STEEL
decidedly stylish appealing strongly young of asdOus
The stiff hats black and several shades of green
variety of blocks hence it easy get becoming
shape
Special attention called three leaders soft stiff
The "St. RegiS"
The "CoIoniaF'-$3.OO
The "WoCdthrop"-$
These products of the best hatakers in America
uy values possible obtain the respective prices
We also showing importation from G. B. Barsalno Fu-
Lazzaro Co.. of fine Italian Fearweigh Hats in soft and stiff
styes-S3.5o and $500 each.
Also the latest blocks in Silk Hats and Opera Hats
The Washington herald., 1909-04-09
Friday Bargain in
WILLOW ArmchairS.

A lot Of French Willow Arm
chairs natural color, fitted with
seat cushions covered with French
Jute, IN a good range OF designs
and oolorings.
$500 each. Value, $500.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-09

The little son Of Adr. Colin Studs, for
rerly Of this city, met with serious ae-
eident IN Nashville, Tenn. where, with
his mother. he was visiting in the home
OF his grandparent, Mr. C. H. Eastman
he is less than I've years old. While
The Washington herald., 1909-04-09
And these remnants

And these remnants:
pairs Fine Quality French Handmade
Lace Curtains. Of fine net trimmed with
me linen renaissance lace. Reduced from
500 70 S-75 pair.
W & L. Handmade Box Couch. made
OF well-seasOned lumber. fitted with best
steel springs, and covered with figured
ssneta; s1ghtly shopwOrn- Reduced from
$3.50 to Sl650
Fou-th aoo--G s.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Britton and
their two daughters are spending Easter
week al Atlantic City
The Washington herald., 1909-04-09

Mrs. Williams, wife Of DR.. Tom a
Williams. Of Wyoming avenue. VIII not
receive to-day. but Will do so after next
week.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-09

The First Secretary Of the Spanish Le-
cation and Nine. Pastor entertained the
Belgian Minister ard Baroness Moncheur
at luncheon yesterday. Other guests were
the Spanish Minister, Mr.. Pima; the Ar
gentine Minister and Nine Portela: the
Cuban Minister. Mr.. Garcia: Mr.. and
Mrs. Franklin Ellis, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Lindsay Morehead, and Mss Shepard.
The patrons and patronesses for the
forthcoming concert Of Miss Roberta Hope
Amies, assisted by Master Charley Hor-
ton. soprano soloist in ST. Johns choir.
on April 20 at 40 include:
Mr. and Mrs. Larz Anderson. Mrs
David J. Brewer. Rev. and Mrs. F. II.
Bigelow, Mr.. and Mrs John F. Blair
Rev. and Mrs. Edward Dunlap. Gen. and
Mrs. George L. Gillespie, Mrs. John B.
Henderson, Mrs. Julian James, Mrs,
John r. Mclean, Rev. DR.. and Mrs. U.
G. 3. Pierce, Mr. and Mrs E II. G.
Slater. and the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Ro-
land Cotton Smith.
The little son Of A1r. Colin Studs, for
nerlv OF this city met with a serious az
The Washington herald., 1909-04-09

Mrs. John Wanamaler. wife OF the
former Postmaster General. who is so
kindly remembered in Washington so
ciety, and their daughter, Mss Wana-
maker are spending the spring season
~ Hot Springs. Va.
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Suits, $500 to $3.50
OvercOatS, $500 to $1,000
Rain Goats, $500 to $27.5O
Other Makes, $1,000 up.

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playing IN the capitol grounds he fell
down an embankment. II is feared he IS
fatally injured. Eastman Studs father.
Mr.. Colin Studs. lived IN Washington
many years. and has hosts OF friends
here. His headquarters is now in New
Y orb
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-01-21

should have duty placed on them
which will be prohibitive.
In reality the more pictures that are
brought into the country the better It
IL for American artists. but in the end
it Is perhaps better to run the risk
Of keeping out master pieces rather
than to throw the burden of the whole
tariff on articles which would be op
pressive to the whole people.
Italy profits by keeping her mas
terpieces but 1t is because OF the
money which is made out OF the tour.
lists who come to see them. Until the
tide OF tourists turns westward it II
perhaps better to exact a tariff on the
"objets dart" which our trust lords
bring back to the country.
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Have the Economy Bug.

But the trouble lies in the fact that
there seems to be prevalent spirit
of economy during this session that
makes 1t uncertain whether any APP
preparations will be made for the erec-
ton of monuments of any kind. Still
you never can tell The legislature
may take a notion to pass all of the
monument bills before 1t gets through
the session.
One of the bills that is going to at
tract a good deal of attention is the
one to establish agricultural schools
in each county Of the state. to be con.
Quoted under the direction of and
along the lines laid down by the agri-
cultural department of Purdue univer.
sity. The bill would make the study
of agriculture a part of the course OF
the common schools. Some of the
members appear to believe. however
that the study OF agriculture should
be made elective and not compulsory
SO that those pupils who wish to take
it may do SO and those who wish te
avoid it may do SO. The bill will have
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-01-21
GOOD ROADS FOR THE CITY.

The recent snowfall coupled with
the freeze and thaw has made many
Of the sidewalks Of this city danger
GUS and disagreeable, to say the
least.
What is the effect? Women who
have shopping to do are staying at
home. 1t hurts the trade of mer.
chants.
One would think that the merchants
themselves would take care to have
their own sidewalks clean and to take
precautions against the danger of
their prospective customers injury,
but Main street has been almost as
bad as the other streets.
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Heart TO Heart
Talks.
Copy. eht. 1908, by Edwin A. Nye
INDIAN DIVORCES.
By EDWIN A. NYE.

INDIAN DIVORCES.
The Indians Of South Dakota have
cheerfully accepted some Of tho con-
veniencss Of our civilization.
Among these are the white mans d.
vorce laws, which the Indians cherish
~ 4 means Of culture and upltft
A correspondent tells Of Sioux buck
who walked into 4 lawyers office at
Chamberlain demanding a divorce. He
wore 4 huge sombrero, greasy and
dirty, with / pair Of overalls tapping
about the ankles and a blue checked
cotton jumper soiled by weeks Of wear.
The Sioux, unable to speak English,
made known his desires through an In
terpreter. He said his squaw had six
husbands previously to marrying him.
The lawyer fled an application for
divorce on the plea Of incompatible
ity."
Eagle Boy hoped the lawyer would
hurry, as he had already selected a
new wife-the squaw Of another In
dian who had applied for a divorce.
When he got tired Of the new wife,
he volunteered the information, he
would get another in the same manner.
The smiles Of Eagle Boy plainly indi.
Gated that he thought the whole proce-
dure lot of good fun.
Formerly when an Indian grew tired
Of his sQuaw he sold her to some one
else for pony or a blanket or a bag
of dour. Now he As civilized. He con.
suits a divorce las,yer-and sells her
just the same.
The marriage custoia In also changed
The buck selects his Nife according to
tribal precedent, but Immediately starts
with her for the neare&- justice Of the
peace or missionary and ,yets the sane.
ton Of the law. MarriaA, or divorce
| 1t is all the same to the dh .riminatina
| aborigine.
Io. the poor Indian. Is up u date.
The tribes, 1t Is said, point wf.h pride
! to young braves who have had four 4,
| I've wives and been freed from then
by law.
And why not?
The smart set Of the east ind tn,
! Dakota divorce statutes convenient t
them and travel long distances to avail
themselves. The Dakota Indian Is fol
tunate In having the courts close q
hand. And
II not "incompa tibility" A. trying Il
q tepee rs In a brownstone front o.
Fifth avenue?
| II the white man makes a mocker.
Of marriage. what can he expect fron
half tame savage2
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BILL PROVIDES
POWER TO REMOVE
ANY PROSECUTOR
CONTINUED From Page One.)

If it fails it. will not be through any
fault of their own.
Senator Hawkins. of Portland, intro
duced bill for the erection Of a
monument to Jesse Williams, the last
Union soldier from Indiana killed in
the Civil war. Williams was killed
in Texas. The bill provides that the
monument be erected at Portland.
Another bill Is to appropriate $780,
900 for the erection of Indiana monu-
ments on the Antietam battlefield.
The senate committee that has this
bill in charge has made favorable
report on it.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-01-21

the support of the farmers Organize
lions of the state.
A Liquor lieense Dill.
Representative Hostetter is prepar
ing q bill for introduction to further
regulate the liquor traffic. Under his
bill when saloon keeper has been
twice convicted of violating the law
his license shall be revoked. Mr.. Hos
letter believes that men engaged in
the saloon business will be slow to
violate the law II they know that by
doing SO they will lose their licenses.
The public morals committee Of the
house has given out the word that II
will not make any report on the bill
for the repeal of the county local OPP
ton law until all the bills for the reg
ulation of the liquor traffic have been
introduced. Then II will consider them
all and make reports on all Of them.
This will probably mean the latter
part Of next week.