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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
STURGIS OWNS GUILT
AND GETS PRISON TERM
Court Lenient With Youthful Book
keeper Who Stole From
Local Bank.

John Ward Sturgis, the twenty-tyo-
year-old bookkeeper in the employ of the
National Savings and Trust Company,
who secured $1,000 from the banking in
stitution by means of checks on dormant
accounts, was arraigned today before
Justice Gould in Criminal Court No. 1.
He entered a plea of guilty and was
sentenced to serve three years and six
months in the pententiary at Leaven-
worth. Kan.
Sturgis will probably accompany the
batch Of prisoners which Warden Mckee
will send to the western pententiary
tomorrow.
United States Attorney Baker told the
court of the circumstances of the crime
explaining that the young man was of
excellent family and held a position of
trust. which he violated. He suggested
to the court that the boy had been a
witness at a recent trial, where a bank
clerk was charged with a similar Of
tense. and having learned how easy it
was. was unable to Withstand the tempta-
ton to do what was charged against the
other clerk.
In view Of the previous good record. Mr.
Baker suggested a term of five years in
the penitentiary as q proper sentence.
Attorney II. f. Davis for the prisoner
asked the court to make the sentence two
years.
In striking mean between the two re-
quests, Justice Gould said the stigma of
sending a boy Of his rearing to the peni-
Tertiary was the greatest punishment and
that the term did not matter much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
OPENING OF NEW STORE
BISSELL'S BAZAAR NOW IN
COMMODIOUS QUARTERS.
Has Every Facility for Displaying
Large Stock and Serving Its
Customers.

A distinct addition to the downtown
business community is offered this week
In the formal opening of Bissell's Bazaar
In its own new building at 1907 G street.
The opening occurred today, and 1t was
one of the most successful affairs of its
kind ever held in the capital Bisself s
always has been a popular store, and the
expansion Of the business SO that it now
includes not only .jewelry and leather
goods, but also women's waists. suits and
hats, was sufficient guarantee Of the In
terest with which the new store would
be received.
Bisselrs Bazaar formerly was located
at 18th and G streets northwest. but it
outgrew those quarters, and toward the
latter part of last year arrangements
were made by A. L. Bissell, the founder
of the business, to secure an entire build
ing. Negotiations resulted In the pur-
chase of the property at 1901 G street
by Representative Gillette. and. under the
latter's direction, the old structure at that
Location Was RACED and the new building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28

Harvey V. Cotton, longtime resident
of the District of Columbia. and an hon
ored member of the Association of Old
est Inhabitants, died yesterday from dis
ease of the heart, from which he has
been sufferer for three years The
funeral will be held from the residence
2523 University place northwest. at 2:3(
o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The In
tional cemetery.
The palibearers will be Judge Charles
8. Bundy and Benjamin w. Reiss, rep
resenting the Association of Oldest In
habitants- of the District OF Columbia
L. F. Randolph. representing Kit Carson
Post, G. A. r.; Percy S. Foster, and
E. H. Corson, representing Emanuel Bap-
tist Church, and e. E. Munsey, repre-
senting his former fellow-associates in
the pension bureau.
The services at the grave will be con-
Quoted by Kit Carson Post, of which Mr..
Cotton was a valued member, having
been post surgeon fifteen years.
Citizen of District Forty-Six Years.
Harvey " Cotton was born at Antwerp
Jefferson county, n. Y, January IS, 1896
He became citizen of the District March
IA, 1864. He was born and reared upon
a farm When President Lincoln called
for troops at the outbreak of the civil
war. he enlisted October 8. 1861, in Com
pany F. 35th New York Volunteer Infan-
try. 1t was a. two-year regiment. He
was wounded August q, 1862, and
brought to the Mount Pleasant Hospital
in this city. After leaving the hospital
Mr.. Cotton went to Elmira, N Y, where
he was discharged from the military
service.
He came back to Washington IN 1861
and entered the service of the United
States Christian commission as an agen,
of the city transportation, continuing in
this service until the war was ended He
was wardmaster of the Quartermaster's
department, and later procured a clerk
ship in the general land office. where he
served six years. Next he entered the
service of the District of Columbia under
Gov. Alexander Shepherd and assisted
him in the great improvement Of Wash
ington. Three years later he again en-
tered the service Of the general govern
ment as a clerk in the pension bureau
BENJAMIN w. Reiss, secretary of the As
ISOLATION Of Oldest Inhabitants. today de-
scribed Mr.. Cotton as "a kind-hearted
man; most exemplary citizen, whose life
was without reproach"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
SHOP. GIRL GIVES DINNER.
Saves Money From Wages and
Treats Sixty Prisoners.

CHICAGO. March 2s.-Julia Gleason. a
shop girl, earning $12 a week. served an
Easter dinner to sixty prisoners at the
Harrison street police station yesterday,
paying for the food out of her savings.
Miss Gleeson regularly sets aside so
cents a week for such work. and she has
become known among woman prisoners in
Chicago as the Angel of the Station
House.
For two weeks Miss Gleeson, helped by
Miss Helen Anderson another working
girl, had worked after Office hours prepar-
ing the details of the dinner A dozen
policemen were placed at her disposal
when the dinner was ready. After the
dinner Miss Gleeson made speech to the
prisoners, admonishing them to avoid evil
ways.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
DANCERS PERISH IN FIRE.
TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DIE
IN HUNGARIAN HOLOCAUST.
Flames First Noticed When Gowns
of Women Break Out in Blaze
and Panic Follows.

MATE-SZALKA, Hungary, March IS
Two hundred and fifty people were killed
ana many others injured In the village
of Oekoerite when fire broken out In q
hotel where ball was being held
A house connected with the hotel was
fitted up as ballroom, and last night
was crowded with hundreds Of guests
when the fire started. It was first noted
when woman's dress was seen to be
ablaze, and moment later the gowns
of several other women were in flames
A panic followed, and in a mad rush to
the exits many persons fell and were
trodden to death by others. To make
matters worse, the roof fell in before
the hall could be cleared. and many in
jured ones and those who because of
the crush at the doors had been prevented
from making their escape were buried
with the dead in the ruins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
GRIEF-STRICKEN WOMAN
JUMPS TO HER DEATH
Inconsolab1e Since Death Of Her
Mother and Had Been
Guarded.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. March 2s-Miss Lottis
Urig, twenty-three years old. jumped to
her death from the sixth story OF No.
Hs st. AIMS avenue. the Bronx, At
5:15 o'clock this morning.
Two weeks ago the girls mother died.
and she had seemed inconsolable since.
Her relatives had watched her constantly,
and a sister slept with her to see that
she did not attempt to harm herself.
At the hour named this morning Lottis
arose from her bed and when her sister
asked her where she was going replied:
I'm thirsty and am only going for .
drink. I'll be back I'm a minute"
She went TO the kitchen. and. proba bly,
fearing pursuit. took a running jump
through the window. breaking the glass
and taking the sash with her.
She was still alive when her sister. in
her night clothes, found her in the area
way six stories below.
Dr. Frazier took her to Lincoln Hospl-
tai, where she was found to have a frac-
tured skull and both legs and many
other bones broken. She lived less than
an hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
MONUMENT TO AMERICAN.
French Honor Dentist Who Commit
ted Suicide Years Ago.

PARIS. March 2S.-In the presence of q
distinguished gathering of scientists. rep
resentatives Of the government. of par
lament and the municipality. and dele
gates from dental societies in Europe, q
monument to Horace Wells was unveiled
yesterday with fitting ceremony In the
Place Des Etats Unis. Horace Wells was
born in Hartford. Conn.,. In 1915, and
was a pioneer in the use of nitrous oxide
gas in dental operations to prevent pain.
He committed suicide in New York in
1S48.
The American embassy was represented
at the function by Arthur tBailly.
Blanchard, first secretary. series OF
addresses were made during the unve.il-
ing ceremonies In which Wells was laud-
ed as benefactor OF mankind for his
discoveries in anaesthetics.
Among those who made addresses was
DR.. Jenkins president of the American
Dental Club In Paris. who expressed the
gratitude OF the American people to 1.-THE
generous France who was first &c
acknowledge the Importance of his dis.
coverx and to comfort the man in his
last sad days. and who now raises an en-.
during tribute to his memory"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
Evidence of Arsenic Poison.
TO HOLD MASS MEETING.
Brookland Citizens to Urge Exten'
sion of Railway.

For the purpose of advancing the bill
now before Congress for the extension of
the City and Suburban railway into
Rrookland over the new Monroe street
bridge, a mass meeting will be held, to-
morrow night at 8 O'Clock In the Brook
land town hall. The meeting will be un-
der the auspices Of the Brookland Citi-
Gems Association.
Several members of Congress have been
invited to attend the meeting. The citi-
zens of Brookland have been urging
the enactment into law of the bill for
some time and were much disappointed
when the House failed to agree to the
item for this purpose contained in the
conference report on the District appro-
.priation bill last Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
JURY OF AWARD.
Will Pass Upon Paintings in Inter
national Exhibit.

PITTSBURG. March 2S.-John Beatty
director Of fine arts Of the Carnegie In
stitute. last night announced that tns
following painters have been elected 10
serve on the international jury which
will meet In Pittsburg April Z to awaro
honors for the fourteenth annual interna-
tional exhibit Of canvases here Williams
Chase and Childe Hassam Of New YORK
w. Elmer Schof1eld OF Philadelpnia.
Charles w. Woodbury. Of Boston. Leonard
Ochtman of Cos Cob. Conn: Charles n.
Davis of Mystic, Conn: E. Reddeld Q.
Center Ridge. Pa; W. L. Lathrop OF New
Hyse, Pa; Henri Eugene Le Cosne.'
else. France. and Albert Neuhuys. Az ;.
sterdam, Holland. Director Beatty -
president Of the Jury. lii
The awards to be made are three sos1e
medals and prizes to accompany them o.
81, 500. 81 900 and $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
DEAL IN BUSINESS PROPERTY
Northwest Corner of 18th and H to
Change Hands.

Negotiations for the purchase of the
property at the northwest corner of 14th
and IL streets northwest are understood
to have been about concluded, and it is
expected the title will be taken by Chris
tan Heurich. The consideration Is re-
ported to be about $4,000. which is at
the rate of about s35 square foot
The property has a frontage on Fl
street of 24.9 feet. and extends along
14th street distance of $50 feet to an
alley, the total area being 3,712 square
feet. The corner building is four stories
in height. and is used for business pur-
poses. being dwelling altered for that
purpose. The former back yard of the
house is now covered with one story
stores.
1t is stated the prospective purchaser
will hold the property as an investment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
DIDN'T KNOW SHE WAS DEAD.
Police Searched Three Days for
Woman Hanging in Plain View.

I PHOENIX, Ariz., March 2S-Although
shs had remained suspended from tree
Tor three days In plain view. OF pedes-
friaus and street car passengers. and the
notice had been searching for her in
vain, the death Of Mrs. Ellen Torganson
vas not discovered until today. 49,
{ The feet of the dead woman touched
Atne ground. ard her head was thrown
back, as Ii looking up into the foliage
of the tree. The position Of the body
was % Ifelike that curiosity was not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
TO SETTLE BOUNDARY ROW.
Senate Authorizes Oregon and
Washington to Establish Line.

A joint resolution authorizing the states
Of Oregon and Washington to establish
the boundary line between the states was
adopted today by the Senate.
The question has been in controversy
for several years and even has been be-
fore the Supreme Court. Jurisdiction over
number of sand islands near the mouth
of the Columbia river especially is in
volved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28

aroused until persons who had seen her
before in the same rigid attitude deter
mined to investigate. T
Mrs. Torganson. who was flfty-two
years old. came here recently from Chi
cago. The police believe the woman
committed suicide. as a note was found
among her effects at a lodging house di-
recting that s., 600 held In a Chicago bank
be sent to relatives in Sweden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
WOMAN UNDER CHARGES
SUSPECTED OF INSANITY
Mrs. Mary Kelleher, to Be Tried for
Murder, Examined as to Men
tai Condition.

BOSTON March ga lunacy commits
siion TODAY made an exa mination, on be-
half of the government, of Mrs. Mary
Kelleher. the Somerville woman who Is in
the east Cambridge Jail awaiting trial on
the charges of poisoning four Of the six
members OF her family, through whose
deaths she profited by insurance policies.
The woman's trial will begin next week.
Mrs Ke!leher was arrested in ecember,
1908, upon the charge Of arson. it being
claimed she set fire to a Cambridge house
The investigation brought out the start
ling fact that six members of Mrs. kel-
leher's household had died under unusual
circumstances within a period of three
years and that in each case Mrs. Kelleher
taken to the grand jury and che was in
dicted in March, 1909.
Evidence Of Arsenic Poison.
Mrs. Bridget Knowles, sister OF Mrs.
Kelleher, was the first to die, on July 3.
1905, the cause being given as ''rheuma-
tism." Annie Kelleher, a sister-in-law,
died March IL, 1905, and Mrs kelleher' 8
husband. Stephen. died May 2, 1908. OF
''ptomaine poisoning" Mary. two-year-
old daughter, died November Is. 1906, OF
bronchitis and William. nine years old,
a son. died June 16, 1908, of heart dis
ease" Catherine, twelve years, a daugh-
ter, died July %. 1908. OF ptomaine pol
soning.'
-Four Of the bodies were exhumed and
it is claimed evidence of arsenic was
found in each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
Bryan to Address Farmers.

ST LOUIS. No. March 2S.-William
Jennings Bryan will be one Of the speak
ers at the national convention Of farmers
to be held here May to Z. according to
announcement Of officials. 1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28

It matters little what 1t is that You
Wantr-whether situation or a servant-a
want I'd m The star will reach the per
son who WILL I'LL your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28

TO CURE A COLD In ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Ias ~
Druggists refund money IL II fails 70 vi
%. ". GROVES signature Is on each bex. -
ec1S-msef
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16

upon the public authorities for assist ance, which is an exceedingly conserva- tive estimate, this alone requires an ex- tension of such facilities to care for at least 800 additional patients and inmates annually.
 This increased demand is almost as certain as the rise and fall of the tide in the harbor of the city, and until pro vision is made to meet such increase in satisfactory manner, overcrowding of the institutions with all its hardships to the sick and suffering poor, must con- tinue
 Another defect of administration arises from the attempt to employ suitable hos pital helpers at inadequate wages, with the result that there is a constant change in the ranks of the lower grade em- ployes, which Is detrimental to discipline and destructive of efficient admfnistra- tion throughout the department
 The department of public charities in the city of New York is required to meet greater burdens than are imposed upon any like department in the world. The only larger city. London, has. as city. no public charity problems. the care of the poor being delegated to 30 or more unions, each having its own part of the city to look after.
 New York's congestion of population and volume of immigration exceed that of any other city. The commissioner in charge of the department should have ample funds and comparatively free hand to develop the work under his care.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16
A REALLY oBLIerNG BOY
Small Messenger Who May Yet Re Our
 President

Front he New York Evening Sun.
 There Is small boy in the district messenger service who seems likely yet to be president. He is about three feet tall, his hair is red and his face is freckied, but 1t is not by these signs you shall know him when he delivers you a message. It Ia by his altruistic interest in the company's business, and his determination to increase 1t by his personal efforts
 Answer wanted" says he promptly, as he delivers your yellow envelope. Perhaps you assume from his words that the answer is wanted and send it with out more question. More likely you expostulate. ..a
 What makes you say there, is an an- swer wanted? There is nothing about an answer In this"
 You couldn't keep 'em waiting with out an answer" says the small boy. "Tm goin' right back to the office. could carry an answer as well as not you but a quarter, and you couldn't go an keep 'em waitin'. That ain't your kind"
 Probably you begin to feel as if 1t wasn't your kind and send an answer but perhaps, like Jones. you get riled.
 Clear out of this" said Jones at this point. sIm not going to send any an swer. This wire is an answer itself to my wire.
 "An answer to an answer" said the small boy rising to the point, don't cost no more than an answer, and I'd just as lief take 1t as not"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16
Advice to Employers
From Judge.

iOhi ohh5c+
 Employers who are just starting out in life and who want to be successful and well thought of not only by their en- ployes, but by the outside world as well, should remember that their first duty is to their employees. t, ss ra
 If you want to get ahead-which, after all, is the only thing in the world worth getting-always pay for more than you get. A good rule to follow Is to give a in wage for every dollar in labor.
 Do not watch the clock. If your enn- ployes come little late in the morning and leave a little early in the afternoon, it will be greatly appreciated by them if you take no notice of It, and they will reward you for 1t In time.
 Always meet the expectations of your employees Find out what they want and give 1t to them without counting the trouble and expense to yourself. Always bear in mind that you are working for the future.
 Do not look upon your employees as your enemies. but as your friends They have your interest at heart at all times. They would not let you be their em- ployer if they did not take an interest in you.
 Your conduct outside of the offfce is Just as important as during buAtnoao hours. While your employees trust you, at the same time it is to their interest to keep an eye on you. You cannot ex- pect men to continue to have you for an employer if you are dissolute. bibulous, or atheistic.
 Do not join any organization or union which Is against the interests of your employees. This is distasteful to them. Continued faithfulness over a long D. riod of years Is sure to be rewarded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16

New York, October live are to have the monocle with us. And 1t Is the women of fashion who are to in- troduce it to New York. I understand it is to make It's first appearance at the opera and undoubtedly will have quite vogue as some of the very high est in the inner set are practicing the holding of the single glass. They are finding 1t no easy task to wear the glass gracefully, but by the time the opera Is with us they will have mas tered the secret.
 Paris is responsible for this new fad. It has been found there that the non- ocle Is greatly superior to the lorgnette and has superseded 1t almost entirely.
 Those who find 1t impossible to ac- quire the art of holding the glass grace fully by the muscles of the cheek may use 1t with long handle, but this Will not be regarded as smart"
 A marriage in any branch of the As tor family Is always an event in New York society. Hence the fact that MT. and Mrs. Winthrop Burr of Lawrence, L. l., have announce to relatives and Intimate frineds the engagement of their second daughter, Miss Frances Burr, to Mr. William Astor Drayton of New York Is of general interest.
 Miss Burr was introduced to society Hast winter. j, MT. Drayton is the younger son or MT. J. Coleman Drayton and>a grand son of the late MT. and Mrs. William Astor, and also nephew of Col. John Jacob Astor His sister, Miss Caroline Astor Drayton, was married last win ter to Mir William Philips, first secre- tary of the United States embassy In London.
 No date has been mentioned for the wedding, but in all probability 1t Will be celebrated early in the winter. MT. and Mrs. Burr and their family will not return to New York before November.
 Mrs. Samuel Newhouse, who Is ex- fpected home in a week or two, has, hear, caused series Of sensations among fashionable people scattered over the Scottish moors with her stun ming gowns. She has just finished a round of visits in the Highlands, ana has gone to Paris for more frocks to bring with her to America. , She was staying at Balmacaan with the Bradley Martins during the visit there of the Duchess of Marlborough. n. the daughter of W. K. Vanoeroiit oi New york The gown Mrs. Newhouse wore one evening at dinner was made m entirely of sewn rose leaves of the -nalest pink, each leaf centered with
 
 tiny pearl .,
 She stayed at Ivercauld with Mrs. David Beattie, and was there one day when the King and Queen came 10 lunch. While there she affected a spe- -cial style of dressing in shot coiors yelled in colored chiffons, which came to be known as "Newhouse irocks. From Ivercauld she went to visit the Dowager Duchess Of Roxpurgn at Broadmouth Park
 The coming visit to this country or Lord Anglosey revives interest in the romantic attachment between him ana Princess Beatrice. Only the traditions of the British royal family has prevent ed the marriage of these young people, and as this tradition has been ignored and the cases of the Dukes of Argyle ana Mar, 1t fs not improbable that King George may yet give his consent to tnis match.
 Princess Patricia has refused two roy al husbands because of her love for An slesey. and he has declared his inten-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16

Adequate and systematic provision has never been made to extend the facilities of the institutions to meet the press Ing needs of the city. New York Is grow ing at the rate of more than 100000 in population annually, and. If but one hsW Of per cent of this number calls