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The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
The Straight OF Il.

We hereby make public apology 70 two
OF our most influential citizens OF Rees-
vile. We make mistakes in omission
every week. but II borders into crime
when we forget 10 mention a very impor-
tant news item that should have been
Published before.
Therefore. be 1t known that on May 81.
between the hours Of g and Z. Mr.. Charles
Buss, rural carrier on Route J. and Mr..
Philip Kohn, OF Route ?. not being afraid
OF the cars. visited friends, transacted
business, and made a call az WatertOwn;
and be it further known that through the
generosity Of Uncle Sam they were given
a holiday that day. and being patriotic
citizens they returned home at j. clock
10 observe Memorial Day IN Reesvine.
They both purchased suits Of clothes at
a bargain. they were s. suit, but
This news item should have appeared
before, but as the aforesaid parties are so
busy working farms and delivering mail
they had not time 20 call our attention 10
the fact
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
SHOULD HAVE STOLEN BREAD.
CuIprit Caught with BeefstcaIS Fails
10 Get on Free.

Alton, IL, July 2A-victor Hugo's Jean
Valjean,' who served thirty years in the
galleys for stealing a loaf OF bread. was
in the wrong Jurisdiction. II he had been
arraigned before Police Magistrate VIII
liam Ash. OF Alton. he would have been
discharged in thirty seconds.
Charles Goodridge made the mistake
Thursday night or taking a beefsteak
Instead Of a loaf Of bread. He IS IN Jail
at Edwardsville, under bond OF $50 TO
await trial in the Alton city court. The
beefsteak cost 25 cents. Goodridge was
caught carrying away the steak from
Lance Raymond's buggy. while the horse
was hitched on West Fourth street. Alton.
Raymond took his prisoner TO the lookup.
What were you going to do with the
steak?" asked Magistrate Ash
Eat II; I was hungry" said Good
ridge
Did you intend to take It home and
cook it?"
Il have. no home. Judge" the prisoner
said
well, I'm afraid you were going 10
sell it for a drink said the court
Now II you had stolen only a loaf OF
bread I should have let you off; but a
beefsteak is too valuable when meat
prices are so high"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01

door. A little wide-eyed boy. in loose.
ragged clothing. came in.
Say" he said in a shrnl. frightened
tone. Mrs. Iliowisrs sick"
IN be right over" Norris said, some
what too strongly. Now listen. boy.
Tell her husband that she's to do exactly
as I told er-understand?-ex
Il run all the way" said the boy
breathlessly. and was gone.
"Oh. you're all tired OUT" cried Nell
angrily. II can't stand IT, There
there's the same old story And 1 bet
you won't get a cent for IT,"
He was packing his instruments in his
Strip.
It's tough, kid. isn't it2' he muttered
'Drat It,"
He kissed her
But. oh, Morris" she said, looking up
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
By JAMES oPPENHEIM.

worst o. all, It is wearing us both out
these ince.'Sant calls, these bad hours.
these money troubles. this overwork-and
these vile people"
He stopped smoking. He suddenly felt
how tired and worn he was.
IT'S true, Nell he said bitterly. I'm
tired to death-wOrk, work, work-all
work and no life"
That's it!' she exclaimed. "All work
and no life! This isn't life, 10 be on
never-stopping treadmill It's a deadly
grind-lts killing all the good there is IN
US What Will We be in five years? And
Is 1t doing any good? Do you think that
you. single-handed. can accomplish any
thing IN this sQuare-rnile sore spot7 Why,
you don't do anythlngl A lifetime OF
work won't do anything! You can't
change conditions-Or human nature
His face looked white and detected
I've felt that lately, too" he said slow
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
PiOW POINTS IN WHEAT.
Work of VandsI Does Serious Dam
nge 90 Thrashing Machine.

Petersburg. Ind. July 4.-The thrashing
machine belonging 10 Pete and Sally
Gladish was badly damaged while at
work just west Of here this morning.
Some miscreant had broken up plow
points and tied the broken pieces in
bundles Of wheat, concealing them ef-
fectvely. When the loaded bundles We're
fed into the separator the cylinder was
smashed and badly damaged. II might
have resulted fatally for one Of more
workmen, but fortunately no one was
hurt
Pete Gladish. who owns a part interest
in the machine. dreamed that one Of his
horses had been poisoned and was suf-
fering greatly. He went afterward 20 the
place where the suffering animal was
supposed 70 be. He did not find the
horse, but he found a broken plow. and
the points which had been fed into the
machine fitted the broken plow. In this
way a clew has been found which may
lead 10 the arrest OF the guilty person.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01

A week later John Rogers saloon was
visited Tor the second time by the bomb
throwers, and the contents OF the place
were left a mass Of wreckage. On July
90 the State street saloon. conducted by
John J. Corbett. was partially wrecked.
and five days later the National Hotel
famous in the wide open" days for
gaming Of all kinds, was damaged by a
bomb. The blast tore out portion Of the
rear wall and broke windows In adjacent
buildings Then for nearly three months
the war ceased.
The last three months Of 1908 brought a
break In the armed neutrality Of O'Leary
and Tennes. on October IS O'Leary's sa-
loon and gambling house was partially
wrecked by q bomb. Two nights later
John Rogers saloon was blown UP for the
third time. on October p the expected
explosion which was due az Mont Ten
nes place took place Tennes left the
police to follow out their own theories
and % engage themselves with two dyns-
mltings which occurred on October % and
October 81 at the saloons Of Barney Mar
Gus and Edward Brennan Nothing hap
pened for three weeks. and then on the
night Of November % O'Leary's place.
scarcely reftted from the damage done a
month before was blown up. Another
truce was patched up. and Tennes and
O'Leary have been at peace since.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01

From the Buffalo News
An evangelist in Princeton. No.
breaches in his shirt sleeves which causes
a North Missouri editor 70 remark: I'VE
don't see why an evangelist shouldnt t
shuck his coat Some OF EN- go through
exercises enough TO justify their appear
ing in gymnasium suits"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
Hint to Politicians.

On December . John Gazzolo's saloon
came into the limelight for the first time.
A bomb was thrown through a rear win
dow and made wreckage OF the interior.
On December Is came a dynamite out
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01

And then came the electric bell-shriil.
long. insistent-and three times. They
broke from each other.
'There-there-listen to that" Nell
cried fercely A great anger welled up
in her.
Morris uttered groan and opened the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-15
NO MORE WORK HERE.
Mrs. Barney Not Pleased With Sup
port Given Her.

Mrs. Albert Clifford Barney. who for
several years has given productions in
Washington for the benefit of the chart
ties OF this city. has declared that tIlIs
city shall see no more of her unique per
formances. She announces that last
spring five Of the charitable organiza-
tions in this city We're benefited BY her
About Thebes.' but that not a penny
for that weeks performance went to the
aid OF her own industrial houses, where
hundreds of girls. boys and women are
being taught useful arts. trades. self
help and support.
She expected she declares. 1.-THE en-
support from the people to the
various objects often aided by her eff
forts. but i'm this she has been disap-
pointed. Therefore, as there is sucu AZ
difference to her artistic efforts for the
benefit of Neighbohood House, which IL
now aided would be soon self supporting
nothing more I'm the line OF dramatic
performance can be expected, for II Is
useless for her to cast her efforts on a
public which is so lacking in apprecia-
tion of her work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-15
CLUB GIVES CONCERT,
Gems Of Opera" at McKendree M.
E. Church.

The Washington Chorus Club, under the
direction Of William j. Palmer, with
Louis A. Potter. jr., as accompanied. gave
an enjoyable concert at McKendree NJ. Il.
Church last evening. The program en-
braced "gems of the OPERA" including
William TELL Carmen Faust"
'Tannhauser,' THE Queen of Sheba."
''RigolettO' and Samson and Della"
besides others of modern production. The
numbers were selected with care and
served to bring out the talent of both
singers and players. to the evident salts
faction Of an appreciative audience that
warmly testified its approval, demanding
several encores.
The selections rendered during the
course of the evening embraced "Estudi-
antIna": 'Tyrolese Song Mrs. Mary
Miller Scott soloist: duo. cello and piano.
Dore Wofsteiner and Mrs. Amalia Baish;
Legend of the Chimes Miss Mary
Snifin. soloist; THE Flower Song Mel
vile D. Hensey; 1.-The Guitarre,'' Waltz
Song Mrs. NJ. L. Odell Marguerite,
Fred Price as siebel. NJ. D. Hensey as
Faust, and G. w. Smith as Mephisto:
piano solo, Quartet from KigolettO."
Louis A. Potter. jr.; septet. Queen of
Sheba,'' NJ. D. Hensey, Mrs. G. Deland
Price, Miss +. Pearle Grigsby. Mrs. Vir-
gina Thompson, III. w. Murrell. c. +.
Stanley and G. w. Smith: cello. "Andan-
tino'' (''Samson ct Delila'D, Dore Wolf
steiner, and Hail. Bright Abode c"Tann-
hauser').
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MADDEN BILL INDORSED.
Teachers Retirement Plan Favored
by Commissioner mcfarland.

Commissioner mcfarland has recon-
mended favorable report on the Mad
den bill for a teachers retirement fund
In the District of Columbia. The bill
was introduced last December In the
House and again this year. December q.
1t provides for a fund to be made up
OF all money received from gifts. lega-
cies. donations. requests. tuition fees Of
nonresident pupils and any unused bal
ance at the end Of any fiscal year to the
credit of the annuity fund Of the teach
ers' retirement fund. The annuity fund
shall consist of unused money from the
teachers pay rolls. L per cent Of salaries
ten years or less. lie per cent from those
who have taught from ten to twenty
years, and . per cent from all those above
twenty years in the schools.
The bill provides also for retirements
on a graded scale. as follows:
First. all teachers who have taught for
thirty years in public day schools, fifteen
OF which must have been In the District
Second. all teachers who have been
teaching here for twenty-five years.
Third. all who have taught for periods
aggregating at least twenty years I'm pub-
lie day schools. ten Of which shall have
been in the District and who shall be
physically or mentally incapacitated for
performing further duties, and fourth.
all who have taught from five to twenty
years I'm the public schools of the Dis
trict and who shall be declared mentally
or physically unfit for further teaching.
The last class would receive a PEN
sion equal to such proportion of six
tenths of the average annual salary for
the five years OF teaching preceding the
date of retirement as the number of
years OF teaching he or she has been
assessed for the purposes of the fund
bears to twenty years.
All other beneficiaries would get an an
nual pension of six-tenths of the annual
salary of the last five years of teaching.
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BUOY CHANGES NOTED.
Steamer Holly Takes Trip Among
the Channel Marks.

On the recent trip of the lighthouse
service steamer Holly to the Potomac
changes in buoyage and channel marks
were made as follows:
The gas buoy marking the mouth of
Coan river a tributary of the Potomac.
which went out early in the month. was
relighted and made OF service to vessel
masters navigating the river.
Potomac river. Md.~-Point Lookout
si,oaI buoy -. was changed from sec
ond class nun to spar buoy for the
winter: Lynch point shoal buoy, =. was
changed from a second-class can to a
spar buoy for the winter; sixth midchan-
mel buoy. +. a r. and W. +. s. spar.
found missing, was replaced; Upper Ma
chodoc flats buoy. Il. had spar marker
placed alongside for the winter: Janifer
fats upper buoy, 50. a first-class nun, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-15

You might see how HE is
fixed for Gloves. Several
pairs can be made use of dur
ing the season, you know. We
have thoroughly good Cape
Glove at $1.25 pair-a value
sold regularly at $1.5o. The
prices range according to "P.
b. value standard up to $I2
for Fine lined Gloves espe-
cially suitable for driving and
automobiling
Half Hose is another of those
articles of apparel of which a
man can't have too many. Cot
ton and Isle Half Hose, o5c
to 75c the pair, in plain and
fancy patterns.
In Fine Silk Half Hose we
are offering an extra special
value at $3.50 the pair-much
better quality than you will
usually find at $3.50. They
come in variety of solid col
ors, $3.50 to $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-15
Lighters Spring Aleak.

One of the large lighters belonging to
Johnson e. Wimsatt of this city. which
was sent from here last week TO Guam
tico to load lumber for this city, was
brought into port this morning by the
tug Capt. Toby in leaking condition and
partially full of water. The lighter will
be at once locked to losate and close the
leak so that she can be put In service
Recently overhaued at this city aud
thought to be practically a new craft, the
lighter last week was sent down the
river to load lumber. Before any cargo
of consequence was aboard. 1T is stated
the water started coming into the hold Of
the vessel SO fast that the hand pumps
could not keep it down. message was
sent TO the owners of the craft at this
city and the tug Capt. Toby was at once
sent TO the aid of the distressed craft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-15
READY TO SAIL.
Italian Cruiser Etruria Going to
Philadelphia.

The Italian cruiser Etruria. Capt. Count
Cassaleni, commanding, which has been
lying at anchor in the harbor here for
about three weeks, is preparing. 1t is
said. to sail within the next few days for
Philadelphia. Several barges of coal
We're ordered to he alongside the ship
early this morning and today her crew
are employed In coaling ship and making
other preparations to raise anchor and
steam down the river and out to sea.
This is the second visit the Etruria has
made to this city in the past six months.
and her officers and men are familiar
figures on the streets of the city.
At Philadelphia, it is stated, Count
Cassaleni will transfer the command of
the cruiser to a captain who is coming
to this country in command of a supply
ship of the Italian navy. and who will re-
turn to Italy In command of the ship
Capt Cassaleni and his officers and men
have made many friends during their
visits here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-15

The newest thing III Mems
Smoking Jackets is the double
face English cloths-padded
and plain lined. The selection
is very good at S.. Higher
fabric qualities at proportionate
prices.
A sensible gift for. husbands
is Underwear. For men who
wear cotton all the year round
we have Merino and Cotton
Ribbed Garments at soc each.
The Finest Balbriggan, Wool
and Mixtures at $I.oo to $3.50
the garment.
Our Silk-and-wool Mixtures
at $500 and $3.50 are very pop
ular, because especially suitable
for this climate. Silk Under
wear ranges in price from $3.50
to $1,000 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-15
Royalty Wed at Brunswick.

BRUNSWICK, Duchy OF Brunswick
December 15.-The wedding of Duke
Johann Albrecht of MeckIenburg-
Schwerin and Princess Elizabeth OF
Stolberg- Rossia was celebrated today
in the presence of the emperor and
empress. the King and Queen OF Pull
garia. Prince Henry of the Netherlands
and many members OF the royal house,
hold of Germany and the Austrian, Ital-
ian and British ambassadors. The
honeymoon will be spent i'm the far
east and will include q visit to the
King Of Siam.
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DR.. MILBURN DEAD.
Druggist Suddenly Expires at Early
Hour This Morning.

DIR. Louis Calvert Milburn. druggist. OF
731 18th street southwest. died suddenly
this morning about 2:30 o'clock. Shortly
before his heavy breathing alarmed a
friend with whom he spent the night,
and when the latter felt his pulse he dis
covered his critical condition and a ply
stefan was summoned. DR.. Milburn was
dead when the medical man reached the
house.
The deceased was native of AleXan-
dria. Va, and was forty-eight years old.
He graduated from the National Col
lege Of Pharmacy at the age OF twenty
years and had been in business since.
Coroner hewitt made an investigation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-15
Organize Glee Club.

At a meeting OF the Young Mems Sen
ate held last evening in the Young Peo-
pies building of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South it was decided to organize
a glee club. upon the motion of Carl W..
Shaffer. The following were appointed a
committee to make the necessary ar
raugements: c. w. Shaffer J. w. Mum
roe. w. n Harper, J. Gillian and Paul
Bulla.
The time for the payment of capitation
taxes is past. 1t closed yesterday after
noon. and the city treasurers books
showed an increase of 100 over the num-
Der that paid the required tax last year.
The total number who have paid is 1,76O.
against 1870 last year. Those who have
paid are enabled to participate in the
primary which will be held the second
Tuesday in June.
The funeral of William p. Woolls will
take place at 9:3O o'clock Friday MORN
ing from st. Marys Catholic Church. and
the interment will be in st. Mary's ceme-
terry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-15
alton. has been partially destroved hx

cation. has been partially destroyed by
the United States revenue cutter Ouon-
daga on recent visit TO the wreck. Two
small spars held in place by rigging were
left standing. and until these spars are
removed vessels should within the next
few days keep clear of the wreck The
report of the commanding officer OF the
Onondaga to the department here states
that there is at least thirty-nine feet OF
water over the wreck. The Gatherer wa
one OF fleet of barges overtaken by a
storm when being taken up the coast
In the gale she broke loose from her tow
and went on the beach. Her crew. n Il
stated, were all saved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-15

ell, vice regent: ]. G. Graham, orator: j.
w. Talbot, past regent: J. T.. Alexander.
secretary; George Uhler, treasurer; S. NJ.
Pullman. collector; r. M. Prettyman.
chaplain j. II. Mansfield. guide; betram
Entwisle. warden; Archibald l.. Nails,
secretary: F. F. Downham, James Bayne
and III. Block. trustee: ]. w. Talbot. rep
resentative to the grand council; NJ.
Jaffa, alternate.
J. F. Alexander, who was chosen sec
rotary. will this year enter upon his
twenty eighth consecutive term in that
capacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-15

Maryland point shoal buoy. %, a first
class can. were changed each to a spar
for the winter: Maryland point channel
buoy, 30. spar. reported missing Mo-
vember Is. and Maryland point channel
buoy. 40. a spar. found missing. were re-
placed; Junction buoy. an III. s. spar, re-
ported broken off November 49, was re-
placed
Coan river, near the mouth OF the Poto-
mac river, Va.-Travis point spit buoy.
g was changed from second-class nun
to a spar buoy for the winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-15

The newest patterns i'll Shirts
arc in striped effects. The
styles that will be worn during
the winter and spring Of 1910
are here a-plenty at S1.oo, SIPS,
$1.5o, $500 and $500.
Handkerchiefs are always ac-
ceptable. We especially sug-
gest our Initial Handkerchiefs
at CSC to $I.oo each.
For that early Sunday morn
ing walk. for golf. for autoing,
a Coat Sweater would be just
the thing. They come in all
color combinations and solid
colors. Special at $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-15
Wreck Partially DESTROYED.

The wreck Of the barge Gatherer, lying
three-quarters of mile south of the
Black Fish bank buoy, on the Atlantis
coast above Cape Charles. which was re-
ported as being a serious menace to navi-
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Robbers Loot Bank and Escape.

ARDMORE. Okla, December 15.-After
bitting all telegraph and telephone wires
mterug Paoli. Okla. robbers today dyna-
nited the State Bank of Paoli and es-
.aped with $3.50 cash. A posse is in
nrsuit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-15

and gave a certificate of death from nat
ural causes. Dr. Milburn is survived by
his widow and three children. Mrs Mil
burn is daughter of the late Policeman
Milstead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-15
Slippers

This is about the time OF year
when new Slippers are really
necessary. Those broad, COM
Portable kind. S1.5o to $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-15
Machinery Badly Damaged.

All that remains of the mill proper is
number of charred boards which con-
sttuted the sides of the factory. The
machinery OF the factory proper is
twisted mass Of material fit for junk only.
The engine was In a frame shed adjoining
the building. 1t Is not believed that this
Is materially damaged.
This morning the Relief hook and ladder
went to the scene OF the fire. and a num-
her of its men assisted in getting out the
locust telegraph pins which were burn
ing, and also in knocking down the
dangerous parts which were standing.
During the fire three members of the
fire department were overcome by the
smoke and had to be assisted from the
fire. Most Of them soon revived.
The origin of the fire is still mystery.
Flames were seen first shooting from the
operating room.
This factory was destroyed by fire little
more than three years ago.
E. B. Graham, president OF the COM
pany, stated this morning that the mill
gave employment to about seventeen
hands. He was unable to tell whether
or not the factory would be rebuilt, add
ing this would largely be determined
by the Marine Company.
Officers of the company are Il. L.
Graham, president; T. L. Townsend, sec
ond vice president; j. E. Mayheld. sec
rotary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-15
New Cravats

To whatever price you care
to go for Neckwear, you will
find a wide assortment of the
finest at soc to $3.50 each.
Umbrellas-Iou know how
scarce they usually are when
they're needed Prices, SIoo
to Sis.
Travelling Bags i'll all the
newest styles and extremely
good values at S. to SIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-15
English Scarfs and !.
Dress Shirt Protectors

Embracing the newest English
novelties in broad, square eff
fects and the standard Dress
shirt Protectors, at SI.5o to
$3.50.