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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-19
sHAKE-UP OF METHODS.
S. Kann, Sons & Co. Develop Unique
Business System.

s Kann Sons & Co. have fnaugurated
this week a business idea that it is ex-
pected will tend to shake up old meth
DDS. 1t is not new idea. exactly, but
The practical application of an old one.
This concentrated movement has re-
suited In a sale so unique in its drawing
oower. 1t is declared, that those who
read today's advertisement on pages 10
and II will feel an irresistible desire to
investigate the bargains offered by S.
kann. Sons & Co.
Because every buyer in the store has
assisted in the endeavor to. make this
sale the biggest on record they have
named II the Buyers United-Enort
Sale. and it might we'll be called the
s,fnployes' Sale, also, because of the spirit
If co-opera ton that pervades all the en-
ployes of the store down 10 the smallest
cash girl.
The sale is to continue it is said, until
Friday at 6 o clock in the evening. The
sact that the offerings announced for the
irst day may be exhausted before the
end of the sale has been provided for.
and it is stated, where this is the case
other offerings of equal value will be
substituted.
Every department in the store has rem
iered IT'S tribute of seasonable merchan-
disc at a. special price for the three days.
and a friendly rivalry has apparently
existed between the headS OF theSe DE-
partments to each Guido the other in CIV
ing bargains that are really bargains in
the full sense of the word.
1.-The keynote of this SALE it is said.
lis the power of team work-which is
the force that tells the athletic field,
in the army, in the navy, in every enter
prise that is carried to a successful is
sue-and the practical forcible applica-
ton of this idea will not only be inter-
esting to the purchasers. who will be the
gamers. but the result will be keenly OBJ
Served by business men as Well"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-19
Heart Failure

OF the many deaths from heart
failure very few realize in ad-
vance the seriousness of their
condition. When the heart shows
a weakness, such as palpitation,
short breath. pain in chest and liz
side. it needs attention lust ae
much as other organs do when
they fail to do their work well.
For any condition of heart trouble
you can rely on
DR.. Miles Heart Remedy.
1t will strengthen and regulate
the heart action, and enable it
TO overcome the strain upon its
weakened condition.
Il had heart trouble. My son induced me to
try DR. Miles Heart Remedy. I took in all
four bottles for complete cure
MRS. NJ. E. MARVIN. Marion Ind.
The first bottle Will benefit If not, your drug
gist will return your money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-19
MEETING OF BROTHERHOOD.
St. Andrews Society Discusses Plans
for Baltimore Convention.

The quarterly meeting of the local
assembly of the Brotherhood of ST An
drew was held last evening at Bishop
Hardings home, 1407 Massa chusetts
avenue northwest. About eighty nom
bers attended
The tri-diocesan convention to be
held in Baltimore May 81 and 30 was
the most important subject, and the
arrangements were explained by Mr..
Maier OF Baltimore, chairman OF the
program committee
The president, W. B. Dent. urged upon
the several chapters the Importance of
helping the forward movement of the
national assembly Bishop Harding
spoke on the subject OF individual bet
terment. and urged greater interest in
the work OF bringing men to church.
II Is proposed to have a course of lee
lures for the meetings next fall deal
ing with the different topics of the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-19
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
Eugene Harvey and Martha Gaskins.
Joseph L. Young of Philadelphia. Pa,
and Edmona Price of this city.
e. Carroll Dmond and Florence A.
Marks.
Samuel A. Humphrey of this city and
Eva p. Shepard Of Accotink, Va.
Harrison II. Riddleberger of Norfolk,
Va. and Mary E. Cuddy of this city.
William A. Edelhlut and Grace l.. Brad
ley both OF Richmond. Va.
Qunton \. Carney and Frances S.
Rison, both of Dumfries, Va
Catlett G. Davis and Alice NJ. Spar
shott.
Earl Belk OF Brooklyn, y. Y, and
Frances Reynolds Of Winston Salem, N. c,
Emanuel Churchill and Lillian Walker.
William Price and Florence Mallory.
Eustace G. Powell and Mary L Lewis,
both of King George county, Va.
Roscoe F. Dillen OF Indianapolis, Ind,
and Elizabeth P. Goodwin of this city.
Harry Lindenkohi OF Schenectady, \. Y,
and Edith S Eberbach of this city.
Isaac Wilson and Ida Payne.
Joseph PiZZa and Carrie Gluliani.
BENJAMIN L. Penn and Annie Moore.
Samuel Watkins and Elizabeth Hender
son.
William w. Lemmond and Nobello c.
Coles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-19
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
Special Correspondence Of The star.

'SpetidI correspondence OF lHe Std1
ROCKVILLE, Md, April 10, 1910.
Guy Garrett, who. it is reported. shot
and seriously wounded a man named
Sinnott in New York yesterday, is son
of the late John w. Garrett, who was
we'll known resident of Jamestown
district, this county. His mother is now
Mrs. Frank Esworthy, who resides near
Jamestown. The young man left this
county four or five years ago, going to
Philadelphia.
Because Edward Lee Anderson,
Washingtonian, was not certain whether
he was twenty-one years Of age last
August or would attain his majority
the coming August the marriage license
clerk here refused to Issue a license for
his marriage to Miss Catherine c. Cryer.
also of Washington.
In applying for the license the young
man first said he was twenty-one last
year, then decided he would not be that
old until this year. SO the license clerk
told him he would have to present more
satisfactory evidence concerning his age
before the license could be issued
The condition of Mrs. William III. Rab-
bitt of this vicinity, who has been criti-
cally i'll of pneumonia in a Washington
hospital for ten days, is reported to be
improving, and her recovery is now
looked for. Mrs. Rabbit was taken i'll
while visiting in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-19
LIGHTER FOR RIVER USE.
Farmer to Market Product in His
Own Vessel.

Construction work is being pushed on
twenty-fourfoot lighter at Cumberland's
boathouse at the foot of 9th street south
west for Lee Simmons of Fairfax county,
Va, who will use the new craft to bring
the products of his farm to this city and
to take supplies back. Mr.. Simmons farm
is on the river a short distance from
Mount Vernon. but at point where there
is no stea mboat landing. A power launch
will be used to tow the lighter to and
from this city.
Construction work on the lighter was
begun I'm the latter part of last week and
Yesterday afternoon the woodwork was
practically finished. The caulking and
pitching of the lighter will be completed
this week and the lighter will be put
overheard ready for service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-19
WOMAN ENDS HER LIFE.
Found Dying in Room After Taking
Carbolic Acid.

Mrs. Mamie Hurd. twenty-three years
old. who lived at 1902 LIST street south
east, committed suicide last night at
the house Of Miss Frances White. 1000
e street southwest. by taking carbolic
acid. Two days ago the young woman
left the home Of her parents and rented
a room at the street house.
Last night she showed a bottle OF car
bolic acid and said she was going to
use the contents as gargle. Shortly
after o'clock she was found in her
room suffering from the effects of the
acid.
The patient died at the Emergency
Hospital two hours later. Coroner New
lit gave certificate OF death from car
bolic acid poisoning, the certificate stat
ing that the poison was taken with sui
cidal intent An undertaken took charge
Of the body this morning and prepared
1t for burial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-19
AIDS TO NAVIGATION.
Changes in Potomac River Buoyage
Ordered .hY Insnector.

A notice to mariners, regarding changes
to aids to navigation in the waters OF
the Potomac river and at other points In
the District, has been issued from the
office OF Inspector De Steiguer as follows:
Potomac river, Md.-Jenifer flats lower
buoy, o. a spar. was reported broken
off April 13. and will be replaced as soon
as practicable.
Chesapeake bay entrance, Va.-Chesa-
peake bay entrance gas buoy, No. CB2,
was reported extingushed April 10, and
will be relighted as soon as practicab1
Spring Garden dredged channel. Nd
Spring Garden channel entrance buoy, l.
a spar. reported missing April l, was
replaced April II. Spring Garden chan
mel buoy, ), spar, reported broken off
April I, was replaced April IL.
Elizabeth river. Va.-Sewall point shoal
gas buoy, No. ,, found extinguished, was
renghted April II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-19
Births Reported.

The following births were reported t
the health office during the last twenty
four hours:
Orrn T. and Maria Allen. boy.
Nash f. and Naleska A. Cook boy.
Herbert F. and Marion Leary, boy.
Grover L. and Alice NJ. Barron. boy.
Edwin and Carrie NJ. Shuttle, boy
William F. and Jennie NJ King, girl.
William F.. and Eunice Neff, girl.
John c. and Blanche A. Leger, boy.
Edgar S and Rose Crown, girl.
Melvin c. and Annette J. Cooper. girl.
Raymond and Irene NJ. Decker. girl.
George p and Mabel Nandergrist, girl
Nathan and Bertha Sugar, boy.
William 4. and Hazel Elmer g. Kun
girl.
John T. and Mary A. Norris. boy.
Gregory and Mari Legretti. girl.
Solomon A. and Mabel Smith, boy.
William and Grace Ale, boy.
Oscar and Levers Wilkinson, girl.
William and Alice V. Powers, girl
James w. and Lula Jenkins, girl.
John T. and Lilly Lucas. girl.
Hivam and Irea Carter, boy.
John and Mamie Day. boy.
Robert and Daisy Clay, boy.
Charles and Lima Frost, boy.
Granville and Vesta Gather, girl.
Richard and Mary Dorsey. girl.
Joseph and Genie Harris. girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-19
LENGTH OF HAT PINS.
Power to Regulate Already Possessed
by Commissioner.

Corporation Counsel Thomas Is of the
opinion that II the Commissioners want
to regulate the length of hat pins they
can do so by a police regulation. This
would save the Senate and House of
Representatives in Congress assembled
the trouble of enacting legislation ON the
subject.
1t in probable that the Commissioners
will follow Mr.. Thomas brief opinion in
making UP a report for Congress on the
Coudrey bill, which il intended to restrict
hat pins to safe and sane length.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-19
ANACOSTIA.

A meeting of the Ladies' Guild of En-
manuel Church was held yesterday after
noon in the parlor of the parish hall.
Mrs. A. B. Frisbie. the newly elected
president, presided.
William A. Smell, superintendent of the
Sunday School of the Garden Memorial
Church. is endeavorng to have the next
meeting Of the Superintendent Union
held at the Anacostia Church on Mime
sofa avenue. The next meeting will be in
October
meeting of the Mems Club of EN-
manuel Church will be held tomorrow
night at the church hall. A special en-
tertainment has been arranged under the
direction of Franklin S. Gicker, which
will include several vocaf and instru-
mental selections
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-19
MAY BUILD OPERA HOUSE HERE
Otto Kahn, New York Banker, Of.
fers Aid for Project.

Mrs Katie Wilson-Greene. prominently
identified with the movement to found
an opera house In Washington. received
from New York this morning ar offer OF
financial assistance from Otto Kahn.
member of banking firm Of that city
and one of the leading spirits of the Met
repoIitan Opera House Company.
Mr-Kahn writes that he is anxious TO
advance the artistic attractions Of the
capital of the nation. though heretofore
he has confined his endeavors in that di-
section TO New York city alone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-19
REPORT FILLS WAGON.
Brownsville Incident Investigation
Documents Sent to Senate.

The full proceedings of the investiga-
ton of the shooting up of Brownsville.
Tex, conducted by a special military
commission, Of which Lieut.. Gen. s. B.
NJ Young, retired. was chairman, were
sent to the Senate today
The documents were so numerous that
a dray was required to convey them from
the War Department to the Capitol. The
finding of the commission that the
shooting up of the town was done by
negro soldiers of the 25th Infantry, iden-
tity not ascertained, was made public
recently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-19
Y. M. C. a. ELECTS OFFICERS.
George Otis Smith Again President
of Association.

The executive board Of the Young
MEMS Christian Association at its an
nual meeting last night elected the fol-
lowing officers: President, George Otis
Smith: first vice president, Henry b. F.
Mcfarland; second vice president, John
B. Sleman. jr.: recording secretary.
Hugh A. Thrift treasurer, H. Bradley
Davidson.
For managers. whose terms will ex-
pire May I, 1913: Daniel Fraser Merrill
E. Gates. c. F. Nesbit. w. B. Robinson.
James Sharp. Wilbur P. Thirkied and
c. A. Aspinwall
To fill vacancies in the group of man
ayers whose terms expire May 1, 1911: G.
1. Corby, ". w. Everett and K. F. Glenn
emf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-19
Funeral Of Mrs. Elsie Brown.

The funeral OF Mrs. Elsie Brown, wife
of u. r. Brown. took place from the
Wright undertaking parlors Yesterday
afternoon. The services were conducted
by the Rev. Mr.. Outwater. Interment
was in Glenwood cemetery Mrs
Browns husband. one stepdaughter
Mrs. Andrew George, and two stepsons.
Frank Brown and Harry Brown, survive
her. d. F. Brown is an old employe
of the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany, and is prominent is fraternal So
ciety circles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-19

gan. has sent a wonderfully wrought ring.
set with a huge black pearl of historic
value Her uncle Frank Gould, has given
her a beautiful diamond bracelet.
From Mr.. Drexers family mas come sill
yer. great chests of it, all marked with
an especially designed monogram inclosed
in circle. The chests contain every
thing in the line of silver for which the
most fastidious chatelaine could wish.
Nothing has been overlooked. down to the
smallest piece that might decorate a
IA BILE,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-19
Jesse H. Wilson, ST., Buried.

The funeral of Jesse H. Wilson. ST.,
who died Friday afternoon at the Home
opathic Hospital. took place at $50
o clock yesterday afternoon from the
Dumbarton Avenue NJ. E. Church. Burial
was In Oak Hill cemetery. The pail
bearers were Prof Emery NJ. Wilson.
Allen E. Wilson. NJ. L. Wilson, brothers
Of the deceased, and - y. Woodward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-19
Conference on Fishery Conditions.

To discuss lighthouse and fishery con-
ditions in Alaska. conference was held
at the Department of Commerce and La
Dor this morning by Assistant Secretary
Cable, Gov. Clark of Alaska, Rear Ad-
miral Mark, chairman Of the lighthouse
hoard. and George NJ. Bowers. commits
s,oner of fisheries. The results of the
conference were not made public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-19
To Prevent Dumping of Refuse.

The Mann bib prohibiting the dumping
of refuse into Lake Michigan within eight
miles Of the shore In front Of Cook coun-
ty. H.. and Lake county, Ind, declared
to he the most important bill affecting
Chicago in Congress, was ordered favora-
bly, reported to the House by the inter-
state commerce committee today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-19
Policeman Sutton Fined $50.

Policeman E. A. Sutton of the fifth pre-
cinct. recently tried on charges of viola
tons of rules of the department in con-
nection with the Incarceration OF Addie
Moran, a prisoner. has been fined $50 by
the police trial board An appeal. 1t is
understood, will be noted by Attorney
William E. Ambrose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-19

Thomas Burley, wealthy retired
farmer. is dead at his home In Ellers-
lie district. Allegany county. Md. He
is survived by his widow, nine children.
fifteen grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-19
THE SOCIAL WORLD
Continued from Seventh Pase)

York, Mr.. Alexander de Nuber, consul
general of Austria Hungary at New
York: DR.. Theodor Won ThOdorovich. con-
sui of Austria Hungary at Philadelphia
Baron Preuschen and Baron
ess Preuschen. Count BruSselle, Baron
Hye and Count Cziraky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-19
w. b. Moses s. Sons :

-f Springtime Necessities
/ HOUSEKEEPING time is now
L at hand and there are many ways
/ in which we can lend assistance or
/ furnish necessities.
/ Moth Paper, for packing away
/ winter clothing, IL sheets tor soc.
/ Slip Covers for furniture and
/ Dust Covers for walls.
i New Wall Papers and fabrics to
/ match
/ Floor Coverings, Mattings,
| Prairie Grass Rugs, etc.
/ Floors refnished and waxed.
Lace Curtains cleaned and re-
| finished
eve will store them without CHARGE
Blankets cleaned and renappcd
II making them fluffy and SOFT.
Draperies taken down, thoroughly
busted and stored in our Light and
Dustproof storage. We hang
them up, thereby avoiding creases
and wrinkles.
Cleaning and Storage of Rugs.
Oriental Rugs properly cleaned by ].
experts.
Carpet Sweepers-th best made
/ Guaranteed
Moses Furniture Polish,
25c, zoe, $1.oo Bottle
Door &Window Screens to Order
The best Acknowledgment work.
manship An absolute necessity.
\ Awnings to Order. The kind
I that hang right-with patent
H ventilator.
\ Slip Covers for your Auto. A
new rainproof canvas.
Summer Draperies-IoIos stocks.
Light Curtains and Portieres.
| Summer Furniture. For the
home, cottage, porch or lawn.
Hammocks Cedar Chests
Lawn Swings Ice Chests
Mating Boxes Refrigerators
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Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-12

1.-THE lady z'isitor has just asked Henry
1phether he enjoyed his recent birthday
pdriy.l
HENRY-In the impression retained by the
memory, shades have ceased to count: 1t stands
sharply, for a few estimated and cherished
things. rather than, nebuousy, for swarm Of
possibilities. l cut the silhouette. in word.
oit Of the curious confusion Of it all.
ard fix the outline, and 1t is with my eye on
this profled distinction that critic speak.
1t is the function of the critic to assert with
assurance when his impression has be-
final; and 1t is in noting this circum-
stance that I perceive how slenderly prompted
I to deliver myself such an occasion
upon the merits or attractlveness OF the enter
tainment SO generously provided for the diver
sion of myself and friends
[Lddy gisitor before sfoooHiHg has sufficient
presence of mind 10 ring the bell for assist
dnce. e.]-PuNcH.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-12
1T REALLY HAPPENS.

THE WoMAN-Here's a wonderful thing.
I've just been reading of man who reached
the age of forty without learning how to read
or write. He. met woman, and for her sake
made scholar of himself in two years.
THE MAN-That's nothing. | know man
who was profound scholar at forty. Then
he met woman, and for her sake he made
fool of himself in two days.-CleVeland Leader
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-12
AFTER MANY DAYS.

He i1lagfate looked tip irfipatiently from his
work.
We'll, my good man. he snapped at , the
diffident and rural person who stood twirng
his rusty hat, what can do for you?'
81 guess ye don't remember me, Hank fall
tered the caller "But you an me useter go
swimmin' together in tn OF town. Then you
got job in tn bank an got job in the
grocery store
This is all very interesting and seem to
remember your face. But come to the point
my time is valuable"
Eyes, Hank. You got better offer an left
the old village stayed pluggin' along in tn
grocery store"
"Well-well?'
"Well, Hank, when you left you owed $78.62
on grocery bill. Here's where you pay up!'
-Cle7eldnd Leader.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-12
PLEASANT DEVELOPMENTS.

"WHEN l feel cold, | take a little whisky
DOCTOR
D "Yes, that warns you for the time, but its
effect soon goes off and leaves you colder than
hefore."
"Well, surely that's an advantage, isn't it? ?"-
FHegende Bldetter.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-12
TRANSPORTATION.

A TEXAS evangelist says: Persons who
speculate on the stock market or bet on horse
races are bound for hell in a racing autorio-
bile But the experience of an observer is
that those who speculate on horse races or
bet on the stock market usually arrive there
as pedestrians -+LomSVWe CoWier-l lomnGk
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-12
THE STRAWS THAT SHOVE

MorHER-Do you think that young man has
matrimonial intentions, my dear?'
DAUGHTER-I certainly do, mama. He tried
tried to convince me last night that l looked
prettier in that two-gunea hat than i'll the
three-g guinea ne."-ScrabS.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-12
UP TO HIM.

"LooK here, my lady, " exclaimed the
thrifty man to his extravagant wife,
you're carrying too much SAIL
why should that worry your" she
retorted,
80 Because | have to raise the wind;
that's why. "-CathoHc Standard and
Times
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-12
THE CAUTIOUS CANINE.

A DOG will not touch alcohol or tobacco in
any form, said the naturalist.
Il should hope not, replied Mr.. Sirius Bar
ker. Keeping dogs is sufficiently expensive
habit as it is. .'-Wdshington Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-12
THE AFTERMATH.

GRAMERcY-Do you think your son will for
get all he learned at college?
PARK hope so. I don't see how he can
earn living playing games-LibpihcotfS
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-12
GROUNDLESS FEARS.

"WHAr are you doing, my dear?" asked Mr..
Meekton.
Il am practicing the new classic dance we
are to give for the benefit of our society,"
What relief thought you had stepped
on tack !'-WaSiington Star
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-12
Il SOLEMN QUESTION.

Honestly, now, hasn't your wife ever
called you brute p
I'm not sure
Not surel What do you mean by that?"
'Is an ass brute or a beast ?-BoSton
Transcript
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-12
FIRST TIME IN FIVE YEARS.

AN elderly lady residing ON Mount Washing
ton has for number of years been quite hard
of hearing. She was seated in her little paror
one afternoon last week when some boys play
ing in the street threw a couple of bricks
against the side of the house, which is a frame
structure.
lust then the woman who lives next door
came in and the face of the elderly hostess
beamed with delight as she greeted
her "Oh, Mrs. Smith, she ex-
claimed Il have the best news for
s.: : !: !: = e: & !: !: j. q : rs: 4
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-12
SELF-SATISFIED.

likes to hear himself talk,
doesn't hep
Does he? Say, if he talked in
his sleep he'd stay awake all night
to listen !"-CIeecldnd Leader.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-12

THE SUPERLATIVE IN FLATTERY.
FUTURE MOTHER I'm LAw-Do you think we
shall get on well together?
SUIToR-My dear lady, it was chiefly to have
you as mother-in-law that | fell in love with
your daughter-BoSton Transcript.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-12
THE MEN DON'T DESERVE IT

81 DEFY any one to name a field of
endeavor in which men do not re-
ceive more consideration than wom-
en!'' exclaimed the orator at suf-
ragette meeting.
"Ihe chorus murmured some ir-
responsible persons.-LiPPincotrs.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-12
TRITE SMILES.

"YoU have eyes like diamonds, pearly teeth,
ruby lips, golden hair
Pardon me- interrupted Miss Cayenne,
"are you thinking of making love or starting
a jewelry store ?"-WdShington Star.