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The Springdale news., 1909-07-09
A Mans Love.

Love me. love my dog" chirped the maiden.
 Excuse me" retorted the man, but mine is not case of puppy affection" St. Paul Pioneer Press.
The Springdale news., 1909-07-09
Got 1t Cheap.

Got 1t Cheap.
 "A eorruptionst,s said senator, .once entered a voters house. In the voters absence he pleaded his cause 10 the mans wife Finally, spying a wretched kitten on the floor. he said:
 m give you $25 for that animal, ma am.
 She accepted those terms.
 The corruptionist, thrusting the kit ten in his pocket, rose to go. At the door he said:
 "I do hope you can persuade your husband to vote for me, ma am
 I'll try to- said the woman, though Jim's hard one to move when hia minds made up but, anyhow, you've got a real cheap kitten there. Your opponent was in yesterday and gave me $50 for it's brother
The Springdale news., 1909-07-09
A Backhand Stroke.

MT. Boreby-Chaperons are regular nuisances, aren't they?
 Miss Peachblow-Oh not always. If it wasn't for my chaperon some men would hang around me all day.-Puck.
The Springdale news., 1909-07-09
The Scrap Book
Anything For a Change.


 'I am tired of seeing that everlast- ing mackerel brought in for break fast" grumhled q boarder, and l in tend to speak to the landlady about 1t" Some of his fellow victims ap- plauded but most of them doubted his courage The matter was under dis cussion when the landlady appeared.
 Miss Prunella, began the bold boarder. "I was about to say in regard to the mackerel that we desire change
 Its good mackerel," responded the 1andlady grimly, and there will be no change.
 Then, for heavens sake" resumed the bold boarder, '.order the girl to bring it in tail first for awhile.
The Springdale news., 1909-07-09
Office Seeking.

The office ought to seek the man. And yet 1t is a proper plan For men ere they 10 office come To prove that they can hustle some.
 Philadelphia Press.
The Springdale news., 1909-07-09
Bang Up Times.

We've heard too much of panic dope For upward of year. Good cheer! The good old bang up- times Most certainly are here.
 -Yonkers Statesman.
The Springdale news., 1909-07-09
Revised.

Old Mother Hubbard Went to her bureau To get for herself some clothes. When she got there The bureau was bare, And so was Dame Hubbard-l s'pose
 -Harper's Weekly.
The Springdale news., 1909-07-09
TaIkino On and Of the st.oe.

"A monOlogue artist on the stage is usually man." remarked the observer of events and things. Tn real life 1t is usually a woman."-Yonkers States man.
The Springdale news., 1909-07-09
Roueh on Her compIexion.

They sat within the parlor dim. And this is what she said to him: George. dear. if you can't behave l wish you'd go and get shave
 Pittsburg Pos,
The Springdale news., 1909-07-09
When Trouble nockS.

When Troubles knocking at the door From Tribulation Town fellow dances all the more To keep the trouble down.
 Atlanta Constitution.
The Springdale news., 1909-07-09
NEXT DOOR.

We saw the tapers burn In the home sc close to ours; But, however our hearts might yearn, We dared not send our flowers '.Ee will not understand, we said. Our loving thought of his loved dead c city, thus you hide The pity tn every heart! Those who are at our side You sunder a world apart. A little barrier built Of stone, And my neighbor srieyes-alone. alone.
 Smart Set.
Evening star., 1909-05-15
CHORAL SOCIETY MUSICAL.
Large Audience Attends May Fes
tival at Lincoln Temple.

The May musical of the S. Coleridge-
Taylor Choral Society attracted a large
audience last evening to the Lincoln Tenn
pie Congregational Church. The occasion
was made notable by the first appearance
of Miss L. Blanche Wright of Chicago as
soprano soloist in concert. She rendered
Robert! Robert! 1 Adore Thee" from
the opera Robert LIE Diable.'' by Meyer
beer, with exquisite effect and in response
to an enthusiastic encore gave humor-
Gus. ditty entitled Fishing Miss Wright
possesses a voice of power and sweetness
and has it under excellent control. w. H.
Hackney's tenor solo, Thou Art All
Mine,'' and the trio for violin, cello and
piano. presented by H. Leonard and w.
H. r. Peter. were especially we'll done.
The chorus of over one hundred voices,
under the direction of Prof. John T. Lay
ton, was warmly received and it's several
renditions indicated fine conception of
the spirit of the composers. A feature
was the presentation of two choral ball
lads. written especially for and dedicated
to the society by S. Coleridge-Taylor. The
Phantom Chorus from Bellinis La
Sonnambula. Phelps: "The Haunted
Stream" by male voices, and the "Halle-
lujah Chorus from HandeFs The Mes
siah." received many evidences of hearty
approval.
Evening star., 1909-05-15
JUMPS OUT WINDOW TO DEATH
NEGRO JANIToR OF Law
SCHOOL KILLS HIMSELF.
Colbert Takes Three-Story Plunge
and Skull Is Crushed on
Pavement Below.

NO use l am gone now shouted Ed
ward Colbert. negro, as he jumped to
mangled death, from third-story Win
dow of the law school at George Wash
ington University shortly before O. clock
this morning
the law school, in the university building
at 10Th and Fl streets northwest. ne
lived at 1Io4 Vermont avenue northwest
Colbert acted strangely this morning
prior to his suicide. He was heard run
ming about the lower floor of the building
shouting at the top of his voice
A number of students who were in
the library on the third floor paid no at
tention to the shouts. They thought they
were made by fellow-students.
Shortly before O'Clock, however, the
negro was heard to run upstairs. Rob-
building, started to enter a classroom,
when he found Colbert poised on the win
dow sill facing out on side areaway.
Harrison made a rush to seize Colbert.
Colbert turned, shouted to him and plung-
ed head foremost to the cement walk be-
low.
The suicide struck on the right side of
the head. The sku was crushed by the
fall. He died almost instantly.
Coroner hewitt was notified. he body
was removed to the morSue, whence it
will be taken to an undertakers to be
prepared for burial.
Co bert was unmarried. A brother lives
in this city.
Evening star., 1909-05-15
READERS CLUB RECITAL.
Amphion Quartet and Mrs. Melvin
Assist in Pleasing Program.

The Washington Readers Club, assist
ed by Mrs. Melvin and the Amphion
Quartet, gave a recital at the Washing
ton Club last night for the benefit Of the
Housekeepers' Alliance. The entertain
ment was preceded by a reception held by
the club members. In the receiving line
were Miss Emma Ostrander president:
Miss Elizabeth E. Marshall, Mrs. Lam
don Reed, Mrs. Josephine Arnold Rich
and William H. Saunders, past president.
instrumental and vocal music, varied
by recitations and readings, formed a
pleasing program, and those who con-
tributed We're Mrs. e. NJ. Tilden, Miss
Grace Ross, Mrs. Elizabeth r. Walton,
Miss Emavieve Rose. Mrs. A. D. Melvin.
Miss Sarah G. Morrison, Miss Isabel NJ.
Pechin, Miss Hinda Burke, E. Stinson
Baraker, Frederick Sillers, Edwin Callow.
Oliver A. Phelps, w. A. Falconer and
F. E. Barbour. Miss /. lexis and Mr..
Edwin Callow were the accompanies.
The patronesses were Mrs Albert Cliff
ford Barney, Mrs. Emile Berliner, Mrs.
David ]. Brewer. Mrs. w. Murray Crane,
Mrs. Robert Shaw Oliver and Mrs. Henry
T. Rainey.
Evening star., 1909-05-15
A wfful f Rash All
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Evening star., 1909-05-15
BISHOP CONFIRMS CLASS.
Urges Faithfulness to Vows at
Esther Memorial Chanel

Confirmation was administered by the
Bishop of Washington, Rev. Alfred Hard
ing, DID,, to a large class at Esther Me-
mortal Chapel, Congress Heights, last
night.
The altar of the chapel was decorated
with white flowers and the hangings of
the same color. There was music by the
choir of the church. M. ]. Fillius, director,
assisted by William Scantlebury, jr.. di-
rector of Emmanuel Church choir, Ana
costa.
Bishop Harding told the meaning Of
confirmation and urged upon the candi-
dates the necessity of always adhering to
the baptismal vows, which are renewed at
confirmation. The bishop also preached
the sermon. Especially did he congratu-
late the congregation on the beautiful
church they have obtained and the large
attendance.
The offertory, 1.-The King of Love My
Shepherd Is was sung by Mrs. Meyers
and Mr.. Fillius. The bishop was assisted
by the Rev. Mr.. Brayshaw. rector of the
church, and the Rev. Mr.. Davenport,
rector of Emmanuel Church. Anacostia.
Those confirmed were Misses Annie
Hind, Lizzie Hind, Barbara Hind. Bessie
Elliott, Jessie Chisedine, Ruth v. Ram
by. Mel Biggs and c. c. Boswell and
Harry F. Cox.
Evening star., 1909-05-15
EXCURSIONS.

The third planked-shad dinner of the
season will be given at Marshall Hall
tomorrow. The season Is at it's full, and
the finest OF the Potomac's famous shad
will be planked In the tyle peculiar to
Marshall Hall for the dinner. which will
also include the clam chowder for which
this resort is famed and all the eearly spring
vegetables that can be had In the mar
kets. The steamer Charles Manchester
leaves the 7th street wharf for Marshall
Hall at IL am. and 2:30 pm. Returning,
it leaves the Hall at and $50 pm. Spe-
cial arrangements have been made for
the entertainment Of lady excursionists.
Mount Vernon. the old home and where
now lies all that Is mortal of Washing
ton. Is now in all the full glory Of its
spring beauty. The pleasant warmth of
the days makes the sail to and from this
historic place, thirty-two miles In all. es-
pecially enjoyable. besides affording ex-
cursionists a view of the United States
arsenal. the new War College, Alexan-
dria, Fort Foote. Fort Washington and
Fort Hunt-all of them places of unusual
historic interest. The steamer Manchester.
steel built, with every convenience and
arrangement for comfort and safety. in
Guiding a splendid cafe, leaves 7th street
wharf every week day at 10 am and
Las pm, returning so as to arrive in
Washington at LAO and 5:15 pm.
Evening star., 1909-05-15
CITY AND DISTRICT.
DOG TRIED TO SAVE MASTER.
Pathetic Incident of Drowning of
Man Reported to Be Ed Dorsey.

John I. Merryman, a resident of Con-
gress Heights. told the police yesterday
that the colored man whose body was
found in the river near the steel plant
Sunday morning was Edward Dorsey.
He could furnish no information as to the
location of the colored mans home, how
ever, and only knew his name because the
man had given 1t to him some time be-
fore he was drowned.
The colored man, says Mr.. Merryman,
told him the police We're after him in
South Washington Saturday night They
had killed his brother and brother-in-law,
Dorsey told him, and he then wanted
them to kill him.
1t was stated to the police that dog
that belonged to the colored man had
followed him into.th river and tried to
save him from drowning, but was un-
successful.
Evening star., 1909-05-15
STOOD ON HISTORIC SPOT.
st. Cecilia's Graduating Glass In
spect Dewey's Flagship.

chored off Annapolis, was visited by the
graduating class of st. Cecilia's Acad-
emy. comprising the Misses Gertrude
Lynch, Lulu Boyer, Rosa Schulters, Mar
garet Murphy, Maurita Harvey, Ethel
Mathews, Frederica Harding, Regina
Richards and Nellie Murphy. Two sisters
Of the school accompanied the class.
Each, in turn, stood on the spot from
which the admiral ordered his gunners
to fire on the Spaniards in Manila bay.
The Naval Academy, state capitol and
other places of interest in the city were
also visited by the class.
Evening star., 1909-05-15
Owen-Tailoring Always Satisfies
the most discriminating dressers. 1904 H
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Better Footwear for Women.

More women In the United States today.
it is declared. are wearing finer shoes
than ever before in the history of the
trade. This unprecedented call for the
better grade of women's footwear is clear
ly shown by the fact that the Regal Shoe
Company, which has for many years been
prominent as makers of mems shoes In
New England. has recently secured con-
troll of one of the largest shoe factories
in Philadelphia. In order to supply the in
creasing demand for their womens shoes.
BY bringing its own lasts, patterns and
methods to its new factory i'm that city
the Regal Company will it is said. be able
TO Immediately meet the demand already
created in their stores and agencies.
Evening star., 1909-05-15
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Evening star., 1909-05-15
FOURTH OF JULY PLANS.
Committees Appointed to Consider
Form of Celebration,

1OAm VI SC1CU1dt1Ou.
Committees from the Board of Trade
and Chamber of Commerce will hold a
meeting in the near future to consider
plans for the proper celebration of the
Fourth of July. William ". Cox, George
II. Harries and Thomas C. Noyes were
appointed by President Small of the
Board of Trade.
The Chamber of Commerce committee,
appointed by President GUIDE yesterday. is
composed of Cuno H. Rudolph, chairman;
James r. Oyster and Charles J. Bell.
President Small also appointed John L.
Weaver, D. ]. Callahan and Ralph ".
Lee as committee to take into consid-
Grafton the advisability of holding an
outing of the Board Of Trade this year.
The following were elected to member
ship In the Board of Trade, at a meeting
Of the executive committee held yester-
day; John Lane Johns, Julius Garfinkle,
Adolph Loehl. John Poole. Paul Y. Wa
ters and John w Yerkes.
Evening star., 1909-05-15
FIREMEN FIGHT FLAMES.
Members. of Local Department Elk.
tinguish Blazes.

A lace curtain in contact with a gas
jet yesterday afternoon In the home of
DR. Warren Hake, 231 E street northwest,
caused an alarm to be sounded from box
139. to which the fire department respond
ed and extinguished the blaze after about
ten dollars damage had resulted.
A lace curtain in contact with a lighted
gas jet also caused a slight blaze last
night in the house of J. A. Hoffman, 3OI
Delaware avenue northeast. Members of
No. engine company extingushed the
fire before much damage had been caused.
An alarm of fire was sounded from box
S32 this morning about $50 o'clock be-
cause of blaze on lot near North Cap
itol and Bryant'streets. A pile OF rubbish
was burned.
Evening star., 1909-05-15
WOMAN FIGHTS CHICKEN THIEF
FIRE CAPTAINS WIFE BITES,
SCRATCHES, PULLS EAR.
Kicks and Beat Negro as He Chokes
Of Her Power to Call for Aid.
He Gets Away.

Surprising a chicken thief in the yard OF
her home at 1413 Montello avenue north
east Thursday night about O'Clock, Mrs.
Elenora Smith. wife of w. B.. Smith, cap
tain of No. chemical company, had
desperate struggle with the intruder. The
negro leaped for her and choked off her
cries for help. She was. however, able to
use her finger nails on his face and arms
and imbedded her teeth in his arm. She
also caught him by his ear and pulled
with force enough, she thinks, to draw
blood before the negro got away
1t was not until after o'clock last night
that the police learned of the affair and
started an investigation.
Capt. Smith was on duty at the fire
house Thursday night and returned home
yesterday morning. It was not until late
in the day that his wife told him of her
experience.
He then notified the police of the ninth
precinct. Inspector Boardman learned of
the affair and sent Detectives Evans and
O'Dea to make an investigation.
Reward Is Offered.
The story of the affair was related by
Mrs. Smith to the detective. Later Maj.
Sylvester offered a reward Of $50 for in
formation leading to the arrest of the
negro.
Mrs Smith and her two small children
were in the dining room Thursday night.
An older daughter was in front OF the
house conversing with a friend.
noise in the shed attracted the atten-
ton of Mrs. Smith and she started out to
investigate. Reaching the rear door, she
heard the gate squeak on its hinges and
thought it was one Of her neighbors COM
ing in the back way. Receiving no reply
when she called, she went to the shed.
Chickens in the shed were making an
unusual noise. Mrs Smith did not yet
suspect anything was amiss. A negro,
as she reached the shed, seized her b!
the shoulders. threw her to the ground.
choking her so she could not call for help.
Mrs. Smith. although unable to make an
query struck and kicked her assailant.
He finally broke loose from her and got
away.
house. where Miss Smith saw him.
Neighbors Not Told.
She entered the house to tell her moth
er. He had on soft shoes and was car
rying a sack. the daughter said. and
looked furtively into the house as he
passed.
Hes the man who had me by the
throat" the mother said.
Mrs Smith then related to her daughter
her experience with the chicken thief,
but said nothing to her neighbors about
the struggle.
negro answering the description of
the intruder had been seen in the vicinity
of the house Thursday during the day.
He is described as between thirty and
thirty five years of ago, dark brown skin
and small mustache. He wore long
coat of salt and pepper goods and an old
straw hat.
Last night message was sent to the
the man and suggesting that his face and
arm would probably show the scratches
which Mrs. Smith thinks she inflicted.
Evening star., 1909-05-15
Building Permits Issued.

The following building permits were is
sued today:
To Victor J. Evans. for one six-story
fireproof office building at 72o 9th street
northwest; architect, A. p. Clark: builder,
Samuel ]. Prescott Company, Inc; esti-
mated cost, 100000
To Sisters of the Holy Cross. for one
four-story brick and stone academy at
23th and Upton streets; architect, T. II.
Poole &, Co.; builders, Brennan Con-
struction Company; estimated cost, $780,
OU.
To ]. w. Barker, for one two-story
frame dwelling at Rhode Island avenue
between B and G streets northeast; archi-
tect J. w. Barker; builder, l.. d. Hayes;
estimated cost, 200.
Evening star., 1909-05-15
Entertainment for the Blind.

The following is the program for vol
unteer readings and music in the reading
room for the blind at the Library of Con-
gress-2:30 to $3.50 pm:
Tuesday. May 49, Mr.. Stanley Olmsted
will read selections from THE Nonchal-
ante" THE Emotionalist' and his other
published books, Thursday, May 20. a
song, piano and violin recital by Miss
A. Claire D. Murray. soprano; Miss
Catherine L. Grady. pianist, and Mr..
French 8. Hufty, violinist; Saturday, May
22. Miss Proctor will recite original poem,
Miss Julia Peck, vocal and instrumental
music
Evening star., 1909-05-15
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-The Aborn Opera Company in
'The Serenade," Sis p.m-
Belasco-'tMadam Butterfly" s:15 pm.
Columbia-The Columbia Players In
"The Little Minister, Si15 pm.
Chases-Polite vaudeville, S:15 pm.
New Academy-"Graustark S:15 pm.
New Lyceum-The Smart Set in THE
Black Politician" S:15 pm.
Gayety-"Fads and Follies." s:15 pm.
Ma ajestic-ContinuouS vaudeville and
moving pictures. pm.
Evening star., 1909-05-15
TRIBUTE TO GALUSHA GROW.
Mr.. Du Bois to Speak at His Grave
on Memorial Dav,

James Z. Du Bois recently appointed by
President Taft as consul general to
Singapore, will deliver brief address on
Memorial day at the grave of the Sage
of Glenwood,'' the late Galusha A. Grow,
in Hartford, Pa, cemetery
The intimate acquaintance that existed
between Mr.. Du Bois and Mr.. Grow dur
ing the latter's lifetime and the fact that
MI Du Bois is now editing Mr.. Crows
book Half Century in Congress" all
promise an interesting talk from the ora
tor who is shortly to start for his post
in the far east. and he takes this oppor-
tunity to recall to friends and neighbors
the memory of Pennsylvania S distin-
guished citizen.
Evening star., 1909-05-15
Results Only Count.

young man just starting in the real
estate business said. as he handed in
several classified ads at The Star Office
counter: Il am doing this on the advice
of friend old in the business. He told
me that he put all his advertising in
newspapers only and that 1t was his
experience that results from The Stars
advertisements as compared to those in
the other local newspapers were as ten
TO one"
Evening star., 1909-05-15
Steamer Chicago Is Safe.

Rumors to the effect that there had been
an accident on board the French liner
Chicago are untrue, according to E. P.
Allen, agent for the company in Wash
ington. Mr.. Allen received a telegram to-
day saying the Chicago was safe at her
dock in New York
Evening star., 1909-05-15
Injured by Gas Tank Explosion.

soda fountain tank in Harper's drug
store 600 Pennsylvania avenue north
west, exploded shortly after o'clock
yesterday afternoon and slightly injured
Robert Hawkins. colored, eighteen years
of age. porter in the place. The noise
of the explosion was heard for some dis
tance around and caused a great deal
of excitement. The tank, an old one, was
to have been supplanted by a new one
today. 1t was wrecked, large hole being
torn in the side.
Evening star., 1909-05-15
Washington Saengerbund Excursion

The Washington Saengerbund will open
the season at Chesapeake Beach tomor-
row with an excursion that promises to
be 8 memorable one. Reduced rates are
expected to attract an unusual crowd,
A special committee of the Saengerbund
will provide special attractions In the
way OF a baby show, a contest for the
most popular man and woman, base
ball game between the Woodward &
Lothrop team and that of the Potomac
Athletic Club. together with races of
various kinds. contests and dancing in
the large open-air pavilion. The Saeng-
erbund chorus will also sing several Sc
Iections
Evening star., 1909-05-15

Lbs. Fancy Cal. Prunes, 25c;
4 lbs. Head Rice, 25c; lbs Lima Beans
25c; 4 cans Cen. Milk, 2oc; cans Evap
Milk, 25c: cans Corn, 25c; cans Peas
25c: cans Tomatoes, DC; cans Str
Beans. 2Jc: 1Oc bottles Cider Vinegar, sc;
large bottles MolasSes, 10c, l lb. Strictly
Pure Pepper 1Oc. 1920 7th st NV. and
j. T. ID. Pyles' other stores. my15-4t
Evening star., 1909-05-15
John Moran Co.. 2126 Pa. Ave. NV.

Registered Plumbers. RemodelinG de-
fective plumbing our speciality. Only best
mechanics employed. No boys sent on
jobs Prices very reasonable. Phone
West 2l9
Evening star., 1909-05-15

While returning to his home from school
yesterday afternoon James Baldwin of
217 7th street northeast was struck on
the head with a stone thrcwn by a col
ored boy. The injured lad was treated at
the Casualty Hospital.
Evening star., 1909-05-15
Cheap Round Trip to California

And Alaska ukon-Pacific Exposition
Via WashinstonSunset Route, beginning
May "A. Liberal stopovers. Return diff
ferent route. Highest class standard serv-
ice. Tourist sleeping cars, personally con-
Quoted; berth. $50. A. j. Poston, Gen.
Agent 9U5 F st.-Advt.