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Evening star., 1909-05-05
GEORGETOWN PLAYGROUND.
improvements to Be Under Direction
of Engineer Commissioner.

Improvements to the Georgetown public
playground. for which Congress in the
last District appropriation act allowed
$1,000 will be carried out under the direc-
ton of the Engineer Commissioner, al.
William V. Judson.
Arthur Moses. president of the Wash
ington Fairgrounds Association, recently
made a request of the Commissioners that
they turn over 10 the engineer depart
ment the expenditure of the playground
fund appropriated at the last session of
Congress
ground association in having this done is
that the app opriatioh is for grading the
Georgetown playground and the ground
requires survey and the advice of the En-
Sfneer Commissioner will be helpful to the
association"
Evening star., 1909-05-05
Luna Park Pass for Mr.. Taft.

Charles j. Goodfellow, who arrived here
from Philadelphia last week to prepare
for the opening of Luna Park, which he
will manage again this season, today
issued his first season pass, made out to
President Taft and party. This pass,
which was made in Philadelphia, is de-
signed and colored by hand. Across the
face of the pass are the figures, 1902
All the words and figures are shadowed
or outlined in white and gold leaf. At the
back of the card is printed the list of
attractions to which the pass gives COM
plimentary entrance. The card is slipped
into very handsome morocco case. On
the opposite side. on black seal leather,
is stamped in gold, 'Hon. William H.
Taft
Evening star., 1909-05-05
Week End Trips to old-Point.

The weekend trips to Old Point Com
fort via the Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company's steamers have
been greatly enhanced in attractiveness
by the offer of q choice of hotels at that
popular resort The original arrange
ments with the Chamberlin still prevail,
but FOR those who do not care for the
gayety and life of a large hotel the man
agement of the steamboat company offers
tile Sherwood. The latter is hotel the
appointments, cuisine and service OF
which are on a similar level with those of
the Chamberiin. but being smaller, is
more of a family resort.
The new Southland of the line is now
in regular service and aiternates with the
other boats in these trips.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
False WEIGHT Prosecutions.

There were eight prosecutions for vio-
lations of the weights and measures laws
of the District during April, according to
a report of w. G.. Haskell, sealer of
weights and measures. Fines amounting
to SlGO were imposed.
-Four Of the defendants were grocers.
two Were coal hucksters. one an ice deal
er and the other a meat dealer.
The sealer resolved during April in fees
and rents OF market stands $2,2124 ~, ac-
cording fc his monthly report. This
amount is an increase of S3G3.69 over the
amount received in the corresponding
month last year
Evening star., 1909-05-05
Mott schoolhouse Dedication.

The new Lucretia Mott Schoolhouse, 4th
and Trumbull streets northwest will be
dedicated Monday afternoon. May II, at
1:39 The principal address will be made
by Mrs. Mary Church Terrell CT. the board
of education, upon the life Of Lucretia
Mott. Commissioner Macfarand. Capt
Oyster and Richard r. Horner will de-
liver short addresses. The Howard Park
Citizens Association will be given an i'm
portant place upon the program.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
Coleman's Case Continued.

The case of Benjamin Coleman. col
ored. who shot John Henderson. also col
ored. three times Monday afternoon in q
dispute over a crap game. was continued
indefinitely in the Police Court today,
pending the outcome of Henderson's in
turies. The shooting occurred shortly
after IL o'clock Monday at the corner OF
Virginia avenue and 21st street. one OF
the bullets destroying the victims left
eye and the other two lodging in his
thigh and side. Henderson is at the
Emergency Hospital In a critical condi-
tion. Mounted Policeman Pat Creaghe
and Workhouse Guard Mcdonnell made
the arrest.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
RUPERT HOME BENEFIT.
Dramatic and Musical Entertain
ment Given in Anacostia.


A dramatic and musical entertainment
for the benefit of the Rupert Old Peo-
pies Home in Anacostia was given at
Pythian Temple last night under the aus
pices of the Ladies' Aid Society. Fol-
lowing the entertainment a German sup
per was served
The program was as follows:
Selection. orchestra.
"All Is Fair In Love-
Mr.. Brooks sr Mr.. Samuel Fl. Jacobson
Mr. Alfred Brooks. jr MIR. =. :. Kalisher
Mrs Ellery. Mrs. William Zimmerman
Rose. her daughter. Miss EStele Sawyer
Mr. Greg, minister Mr. j. III. Davis
Dutch dance and song.
Misses Emile apd Louise GUIDE
"a, Hearts Delight t.... .Gilchrist
Mrs Blanche Muir Daicleish. 'eso'
Character sketches. Mr. NJ. E Kahn.
The Canvassng Agent
Widow Bender Mrs. William Zimmerman
Cany assing Agent Mr.. Samuel Ii. Jacobson
'eddlcr ...........M Mr. y >. kaltsher
Bridget. servant. Miss EStelle Sawyer
The officers of the society. under whose
auspices the entertainment took place.
are: Mrs. G. Facius, president: Mrs. R.
Mentzel. first vice president; l.. Schnei-
der. second vice president; Mrs. r. De
Grain. treasurer, and Mrs. J. H. Davis,
secretary.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
TO SIT IN SUMNER RECESS.
Assignment of Justices for July,
August and September.

The court in general term today ar
ranged the summer recess assignments Of
the justices of the District Supreme Court
The only changes from last year are that
Justice Barnard will preside during the
first half Of July instead OF the same Pc
riod in August; Justice Wright, the Sec
ond half of July instead Of the first half,
as formerly. and Justice Anderson the
first half Of August.
The following is the assignment in de-
tail:
Justice Barnard, July to July 49,
Justice Wright, July 16 to August 1.
Justice Anderson, August to August
II.
Justice Stafford. August Is to Septem-
ber 2.
Justice Gould, September to Septem-
ber Is.
Chief Justice Clabaugh, September 10 to
October 4.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
GROWS HAIR
Cuticura Removes Dandruff and
Socthes Itching Scalps.

Warm shampoos with Cuticura Soap. and light
dressings with Cutfcura, prevent dry. thin AMI
falling hair. remove crusts, scales and dandruff.
destroy hair parasites soothe irritatcd. itchin;
surfaces. stimulate the hai- fouicles loosen the
scalp skin. supply the roots with energy and
nourishnlent and make the hair crow upon
sweet, wholesome. healthy scalp when all other
treatment fails.
Complete External and Internal Treatment for
Every Humor of Infants, Children and Adults
consists of Cutcura Soap l2Jcl to Cleanse the
Skin. Cuticura Ointment t5cc) TO Heal the Skin
and Cuticura Resolvcnt (50cy tor in the form OF
Chocolate Coated Pills. 25c ger vial of 6O) 10
Purify the Blood. Sold throughout the world.
Potter Drug l. Chem Corp. Sole Props. Boston.
Mas.
u Mailed Free. uticnra Book on Skin Diseases.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
PENAL SITES INSPECTED.
Visit to Down-River Points by Two
District Commissioners.

OlSLr1CC COmmlSSlOucCS.
Several prospective sites for the new
penal institutions of the District of CO.
lumbia were visited by Engineer Com
missioner Judson and Commissioner West
yesterday. The tracts Of land face the
Potomac river near Deep Water point.
Glymont, Indian Head and Occoquan,
and the Engineer Commissioner went on
horseback over the land SO that he could
inspect every portion of it.
Within a few days. 1T is expected, he
will make some definite recommendation
TO the Commissioners as to the purchase
of at least one Of the sites, and visitwill
be made to the preferred land by the Dis
trict Commissioners and by the members
of the special penal commission, which
has supervision of the plans for the build
ings to be erected.
The visit of the two Commissioners TO
sites bordering on the Potomac river yes
terday indicates that one of the new penal
institutions at least will front on the
ed to 1t from the city by boat.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
Annual Sunday School Banquet.

The annual banquet of the officers and
teachers of Calvary Baptist Sunday
school will be held in the Sunday school
Louise, Sth and II streets northwest, Fri
day evening at 8 o'clock. A reception
will be held at Z o'clock. and the ad-
dresses will begin at O'Clock. The list
OF those who will speak includes Rep
resentative James T. Lloyd. Miss Harriet
s. Ellis, Dean William Allen Wilbur, of
the George Washington University, Miss
Sarah K. White and Rev DR.. Samuel HI.
Greene, pastor of Calvary Church.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Asks for Limited Divorce.

Mrs. Kate Hodgkin has asked the Dis
tgict Supreme Court for limited divorce
from John H. Hodgkin, to whom she was
married in Baltimore. Md, November y.
1906. They have one child. She alleges
her husband left her two years ago and
has since contributed little to her support.
Attorneys j. w. Nichol and j. c. Foster
appear for the wife.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
Richardson Sale at Sloan,s.

Many of the best pieces comprising the
Richardson sale now going on at Sloan's,
14O1 G St, will be reached in the sessions
tomorrow at IL am. and 3 pm. Great
bargains were obtained today, and every
thing must be sold for the best price Of
fered-Adyt.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
Firemen Avert Serious Damage.

While trying to extinguish a blazing
curtain in her home. 40 r street north
east. about $50 o'clock last evening, Miss
Gertrude McGargan had her hair burned
No. IL engine company was summoned
and. extinguished the blaze before any
serious damage had resulted.
Evening star., 1909-05-05

Alabama Flooring (Good) 2 Cts. Ft
Frank Libbey & Co., 9th & n. Y. ave.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
18th and 81 NE, Star Branch.

If you are not coming down town to-
morrow leave your advertisement for The
Star at MoOradian's Pharmacy, 18th and
III streets northeast, and it will be sent to
The Star Office without additional cost
Wanted Help and Rooms for Rent adver-
tisements only l cent per word each in
sertiOn.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
The Equal of Schneider's

Malt Bread is not to be found any
where. 1t supplies the maximum Of nour-
.siiment and is unquestionably the most
appetizing. Order OF your grocer; &c.
Evening star., 1909-05-05

Tile very best bread for home tables.
Clean delicious and nutritious. Delivered
fresh from oven to table every day. &c.
Homemade Pies oOc Holmes Bakery,
1st and L. SITS. Phones Linen. 14fO & 1441.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
A Fine Band Concert P1eases.

So will the New Method Gas Range"
1t pleases all who use them and settles
the cooking question. Inspect them before
purchasing any other make. Ofte Radia-
tor Company. 800 9th st. n.w.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
Don't Tell Your Troubles

to policeman. If the article Is stolen
call up detective headquarters, but IL II
is lost telephone Main 2-4-4-O. An ad
in the Lost Columns of The Star Is sure
to be seen by the finder.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
COmstipati tiOnl

Should not be neglected. 1t leads to more Sc.
functions of the Ever are imperfectly performed.
The best medicine to take for it Is the mild.
gentle and purely vegetable cathartic. Hoods
Pills. which act on the liver and bowels. cure
oiiiousness. constipation. morning and sick head.
ache. break up colds relieve uncomfortable full.
cess after dinner.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
Your Grocer Sells Heuricb,s

.'Maerzen.'' Include this superior beer in
your next order. It's heavy in body and
very cid. Excellent for ccnvalescents
Arlington BottlinS Co., or phone West "a
nyJ-5d
Evening star., 1909-05-05

Latest improved machinery. We take
up, clean and store in FIREPROOF
WAREHOUSE. All work done by thor
oughly experienced men. Inspection cor
daily invited E. P. Hinkel & Co., 4SS
Maine ave. phone Main 2U25. my1-tf
Evening star., 1909-05-05
ANYTHING to SellP

Includ, it in Saturdays auction sale at
WeSchler's. $40 Pa. ave- NV Good re-
suits. prompt returns. Phone NJ. 1882.
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Evening star., 1909-05-05

advancing in favor among those who want
the best. Care in brewing. proper aging
and sanitary bottling make them the pur-
est. > dcz. Maerzen or Senate. $1.75; :
doz. Lager. $50; bot. rebate. aOc. Phone
Evening star., 1909-05-05
California Lemon Cling Peaches

CaII1oTE1a LEMON CI1ng PEACHES,
1.1a, can: Paragon Plums. 10c can;
Pears in Sirup. &c can; Sifted Early June
Peas, 71sc can; Navy Con. Milk 71tc can;
10c cans Evaporated Milk. &c; I.uby
Beets, Zoe can; cans Tomatoes. 2Jc
cans Corn 23c. 412 4th street southeast
and J. 7. D. Pyles' other stores.
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Evening star., 1909-05-05

To Attend Actuarial Meeting.
Commissioner Macfarland has approved
a request of Thomas E. Drake, superin-
tendent Of the department of insurance
of the District government, that he be
authorized to attend the twentieth annual
meeting of the Actuarial Society of Amer
lea. to be held in New York city, May o.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
Hitchcock May Head Fairgrounds.

Postmaster General Frank H. Hitch
cock was invited to become president of
the Washington Fairgrounds Association,
TO succeed Cuno H. Rudolph, as the result
of meeting of the association yesterday
Mr.. Hitchcock has said he will give the
matter careful consideration and make
his decision within a day or two He is
known to have a warm interest in the
playground movement
Evening star., 1909-05-05
Ruud Automatic Water Heaters.

Every one in this District guaranteed by
the manufacturers and ourselves. Ho
water instantaneous; safe. reliable.
12o4 G. st. C.. A. Muddiman & Co, 616 18th
Evening star., 1909-05-05

Fireproof Storage Rooms, ~ Month
up for household goods. slverwAre, etc.
Clean and sanitary. Central location.
Packing, hauling. shipping. Phone NJ. 261.
Washington Safe Deposit Co.. 916 Pa. ave.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
We Can Meet Eyerv Demand

for millwork and lumber. Most favorable
prices. Phone Eisinger Bros. 21O9 7th n. w
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Evening star., 1909-05-05
You Can Get Bottled Beers
Heurich,s Beers Are Steadily

Gall popular branGs) here. doz., S1.75
bot. rebate 50c. Jas. u. Donnelly, 14th & /
Evening star., 1909-05-05

Altamont Spring Water.
"Of exceptional purity.'-Dr. McDon
nell. state chemist, Md.
Evening star., 1909-05-05

The Great Bear Is an Ideal Table
u ~a,er. Office. 326 r ne. Phone y. 43'2
Evening star., 1909-05-05
BALL AND CARNIVAL.

MAY BALL AND CARNIVAL.
THE DAVISON'S DANCING CLASSES.
WE'D. EVE. MAY j. '0J. NAT. RIFLES AIRY.
Dancing. $50. Carnival between dances.
High class entertainers. Dancing exhibition by
the Dayisons. Gold medals for graceful waltz
ing and barn dance. Assembly dances every
Saturday evening at National kines' Armory.
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Evening star., 1909-05-05
CARPET Cleaning bv Experts.

Spangies. stars. tinsel, wings. Gould's. 9th st
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Evening star., 1909-05-05
DR.. Wiley IN Morals of Business. !"

The lexington Presbyterian Church
Brotherhood was addressed last night by
DIR. Harvey w. Wiley of the Depart
ment of Agriculture. The speaker took
for his subject Morals of Business" in
which he told of the need of morality
for success in business. Prior to the ad-
dress there was q business meeting at
which nearly 100 members were present.
buffet luncheon was served.
Evening star., 1909-05-05

Phone Main 737 for Brownley's
Crushed Milk Chocolate. 1903 G st.
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Evening star., 1909-05-05
CITY ITEMS.
Purissima Rye Much in Favor

A whisky Of known quality. Smooth and
of pleasing taste. VIM. Cannon. 1225 7th.
Ph.ne y. .,S
Evening star., 1909-05-05
No Finer Bridal Turnouts,

than those furnished by Downey's stables,
1920 L ST. Hired reasonably. Best service.
-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
DANCING.

MRS GIOvER'S DANCING ACADEMY. 613 22D
ST. Private lessons. soc. Waltz two-step guar
auteed lessons barn dance. 2 Glass Tues. Sat.
evgs. 25c. BALLROOM for rent, IS. Phone W.1129.
no2S-tf eSlI.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
12 Gals. Hot Water, 1c.
Christian Xander's Stomach Bitter

The Ruud Automatic Hot-Water Heater
furnishes it, Shedd's. 432 9th.
Evening star., 1909-05-05

Steam Carpet Cleaners. Most Reli-
able service. NJ. 1885. Chase Bros. ,617 La av.
my3,4,5,7.S
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-07
The Charm Worked.

The new girl paused, and glanced
at her recently acquired mistress. This
business of polishing silver In pro-
found silence was getting on her
nerves. She would endeayor to get
1t off.
"Ain't 1t nice to get the laugh on
people?" she inquired cheerily.
All her life the mistress had been
accused of being too easy with her
girls" This time she would begin
Alright, so she merely raised her eye.
brows and remarked, us it?" But
the newcomer was chillproof.
"Oh, yes" she continued blithely,
me an my sister have the laugh on
all the people in Jamaica, Chats
where my sister lives.) You see, her
little girl had whooping cough an
everybody said she'd have 1t twelve
weeks"
The mistress remembered hearing
voice, singularly like her own, that
had lifted itself up. and proclaimed:
'If the employers Of domestic help
would remember that their maids are
human beings and not machines, the
servant problem would solve itself.
So she felt constrained to ask: "And
did she have it all that while?"
"No, she didn't, lady gave her
cure; she says, Get up every morn
ing for three days just at dawn.
Then pull a hair from the middle OF
the baby's head; after that split open
a piece of meat and put in the hair.
Then tie the meat to piece of bread
an feed it all to big black dog. In
three days the dog will have the
whooping cough an the baby will be
better
"And was she?" meekly inquired
the owner of the silver.
"Sure she was" returned the teller
of strange tales.
"And the dog?"
"He coughed so the man in the
next house poisoned him."-New
York Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-07
Champion Cotton Picker.

The worlds record for cotton pick
ing is held by Miss Margaret Mont.
gomery of Stillwatef, Okla, in four
hour contest she picked $50 pounds,
or 81 12 pounds an hour. She defeat.
cd crack cotton picKers from all
parts of the cotton-growing belt, aver
aging about five pounds an hour more
than her nearest competitor Miss
Montgomery is the daughter of a
wealthy cotton grower and she picks
only for her own amusement. There
were men and women in the field
against her. For three hours she easi-
ly led everybody, then she began to
lag from weary arms and cramps in
the fingers. She lacked the training
Of the others, but showed her pluck
by holding on and retaining her lead
until the time limit expired.-New
York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-07
Anti-Suffraae Secretary.

Mrs. Brinton Coke was elected Sec
retary Of the anti-suffrage society
formed in Philadelphia. In speaking Of
the object of the new society Mrs.
Coke declared that they were not op-
posed to woman suffrage as it now ex-
listed in this country, but they intend
Cd to fight earnestly against any fur
ther extension Of the franchise to wo-
men. They believe that the time has
come when nothing further in the way
OF duties and burdens should be laid
on women.-New York Sun.
Mrs. Lucy e. Peabody Of Denver
has received her appointment as dep
uty registrar Of the Colorado state
board of land commissioners. Mrs.
Peabody Is widely known through her
efforts to have the cliff dwellings in
southwestern Colorado preserved by
including them In Mesa Verde Nation
al park. Before her marriage she held
. government office in Washington
New York Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-07
Cancer in Belgium.

Consul H. Albert Johnson, at Liege.
reports that the new organizations for
combating cancer in Belgium held a
meeting at Brussels recently and out
lined comprehensive plan for its
future activity. The association will
affiliate with the international asso-
citation for the systematic study of
cancerous diseases. One of its first
tasks will be to acquire and systema-
tie all knowledge of the disease. It
will endeavor to give to the medical
profession the results of its research,
in order that the disease may be COM
bated with better results. 1t was also
proposed to establish one or more In
stitutions in Belgium to be devoted
especially to the study Of cancerous
diseases.-Consular Report.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-07

the battleship Maryland of the Pacific
Squadron carries off the honors, win
ming the trophy by the fine score of
76,470; the cruiser trophy goes to
the Albany, having score of 1924,
while the gunboat trophy was won
by the Wilmington, whose record was
67,44S
As the successful achievements of
these credtabe and record-breaking
performances are due almost entirely
to a particular method of training,
1t will be of timely interest to picture
and describe the dummy drill gun.
BY the use of this device the men be-
come experts in lifting and loading
the heavy shells, and develop into hui
man automatic machines, handling
the weighty projectiles and showing
them into the breech with great
rapidity and skill. The main object
of the dummy loader" Is to give the
shell men an opportunity to acquire
speed and proficiency in the handling
of the shells without wearing out the
breechblocks of the guns. or late
much attention Is being paid by all
the ships in the navy to these drills,
for in actual service much depends
upon the promtness and accuracy OF
the shell man. Should he "muff" a
shell at the critical moment, or let 1t
roll away from him, should he drop
it-in short, should he fail to send
1t home safe and true when the
breechblock Of the big gun is swung
open for him-the consequences
might be serious.
The dummy loader" is the latest
ment, and is facsimile of the breech
and powder chamber Of big gun up
the point where the rifling begins.
Loading 1t requires the identical mo-
tions that are employed in the load
ing and firing of the real weapon.
One man opens and closes the breech;
the shell man grasps the projectile
and quickly rams 1t inside, followed
by the dummy charge Of powder in
a bag; the shell comes down the
return chute on the left side Of the
apparatus; the "take-off" man catches
the shell as 1t falls out at the end, and
shoves 1t again to the loader at the
front. The dummy powder charge is
handled in the same way, and the
whole makes continuous operation
for the loader. BY the time he has
put in the last shell and the breech
is closed and locked, 1t is ready to be
swung open again by the plug man,
and an additional shell showed In.
A marked economic improvement in
the saving of the life of guns is thus
obtained. The breechblock of these
costly weapons would soon be worn
by the constant slamming and the
denting Of quickly-thrown shells.
The new device is manufactured
entirely in the Brooklyn Navy Yard,
N. Y, in the ordnance machine shop.
1t Is made mostly of steel; although
there are few parts of brass and
cast iron, the supporting framework
and return chute are entirely of steel.
The one shown in the accompanying
illustration is the latest seven-inch
model and is on board the battleship
New Hampshire. 1t is seven feet
four inches long, four feet four inches
high, and weighs about 1900 pounds,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-07
Her Hair or Her Life.

That Mrs. Mama Patter Valley, "a
years Of age, sacrificed her life rather
than submit to the loss of her luxuri-
ant tresses is the belief Of Denver
physicians who attended the woman
until her death. Mrs. VALLEY died re-
Gently at her home in Berkeley,
where she had gone in the hope of
regaining her health. 1t is the opinion
Of the physicians that the vitality
which should have sustained Mrs. Wal
ley was consumed in her great wealth
of hair, which had attained the length
Of 80 inches, and was of deep au-
burn color. When told she must lose
her tresses or perhaps die she chose
the latter course, and would not hear
of having her locks shorn.-Seattle
Post-lntelligencer.