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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-02-11
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-02-11
HUBBY'S FIRST NAME?
OH, ] DON'T KNOW

ALTOONA. Pa. t'sh. What
ls his name asked chief 81 Police
Clark. when a pretty. sad faced wo-
man came 90 his office today 20
have him locate her missing hus-
band
Miller" shc replied
~ffis first name
4 dpo't know lie went - cote
pie ~ names here. and ! don't knou
whether any ~ them ~ correct
she knew absolutely nothing
ahoat the man She had married only
a short time ago
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-02-11

l5s Dozen Beautiful Imported Stocking In Jacquard
fleets bead att~otrr embruldered effects black
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-02-11
Soc Fancy Hosiery, 35c a Pair

soc Dozen IN splendid varistysilk embroidered IN
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-02-11
IOc CarameIS al Use

The finest Cerumcln. made Of rur-
est Ingredients all flayorusa, va4
nilln chocolate. nut and cream
center. always doe IL. ar
Here Saturday for. a pound sI~
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-21
SMALL BOY WONDER
Eleven Year-0Id Child Trained
Mathematician.
METHODS OF EDUCATION
William James Sidis Early Develops
Studious Mind.
NOW AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Father of Lad Explains How he
Was Induced to Take Interest
in Books.
NOW AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY

Building the Twig'' is the title of Mr.
III. Addington Bruce's article i'll the
American Magazine for March in which
he discusses the work and the results
and the education of William James
Sidis. the eleven-year-old lad who recent
~ lectured at Harvard before learned
professors of mathematics on The Four
Dimensional Bodies OF the boys edu-
cation and Seariy home life under his
fathers guidance, Mr.. Bruce writes:
"To. realize his great aim of energizinG
and rationalzing the child. DIR. Sidis be-
gan to train him i'll the use of his OBJ
Sensational and reasoning faculties before
he was two years old, and. with the AID
of box of alphabet blocks, actually sue
ceeded in teaching him how to spell and
read before he was three. He did this by
playing with the boy, shifting the alpha
bet blocks around to spell different words
pointing to the objects spelt, and naming
them aloud. The effect of this was not
simply to teach the child spelling and
reading but also to give him a thorough
grounding in the principles of sound rea-
SOninv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-21
MRS. FOUNTAINS FUNERAL.
Will Be Held Late This Afternoon
Her Death Sudden.

Arrangements have been made by. the
family of Mrs. Mary Catharine Fountain,
who was found dead in her bed yester-
day morning, TO hold the funeral this
afternoon at 40 O'Clock from the family
residence, 14lS l. street northwest. Canon
Austin assistant rector of ST. Thomas
Episcopal Church. will conduct the serv-
ice. Burial will be at Woodstock, Va
Mrs Fountain was seventy-two years
OF age and had a wide circle of friends
in this city and in Virginia. She was
prominent for years In charity work. The
news of her sudden death came as a
great shock. Mrs Fountains body was
found by one of her daughters, who went
to the room TO awaken her. She leaves
one son, Charles Fountain of San Fran
cisco. and three daughters, Miss, Maize
Fountain. Mrs. Kate Ainey and Mrs
William N Skyles, all of Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-21
Gen. Grant Much Affected.

Perry puts Gen. Grant on record as
being moved almost to tears when he
found that his son had unwittingly strayed
into the trap set by the Union forces for
Confederate soldiers. and Fred got more
OF a reprimand than had been originally
intended for Perry.
DIR. Blake said:
Il haven't the least desire 10 detract
one jot from Gen. Grants fame. and for
that matter il would be impossible. since
he is one OF the biggest figures in the
army today But the fact remains, as
nearly as l can determine with accuracy,
that he never was a veteran and that
his only part in the war was that OF a
boy inhabiting his fathers camp. There
fore the idea 10 honor him for wounds re-
ceived is ridiculous / have every reason
10 believe from Perrys account that
Grant was merely Il member of his
fathers camp ana that he neither bore
the title nor the uniform OF a captain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-21
Results of Method Employed.

Moreover, the method employed by DR..
Sidis seemed to impart to his son power
of mental concentration seldom seen III
children. All children, as every parent
is aware. are eager to know about
things but as rule their inquisitive-
ness is easily satisfied, and they fit, like
so many butterflies, from one subject 10
another without giving much thought 10
ANYTHING Not so with little William
James Sidis Once his attention was ar
rested his interest aroused he was not
content until he had learned the exact
nature of whatever had excited ms
curiosity.
At the age of three and half. for ex-
ample he CHANGED one day to wander into
his fathers office while DIR. Sidis was
writing a letter on a typewriter lie
watched the movement of the carriage
back and forth, he heard the clicking OIL
the types the ringing of the bell. ana
forthwith tugged eagerly at his fathers
coat What was that machine Tor, ne
demanded, how did it work. and many
other questions Then. climbing into his
fathers lap. he pressed his little fingers on
the keys, and exultantly read the words
his father showed him how to form This
first lesson was followed by others until
within six months-when he was only
four years oid-he was typewrlting with
considerable dexterity. He had already
learned how to write with pencil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-21
HOW GRANT WAS HURT
SHOT WHEN A BOY DURING THE
vICKSBURG SIEGE.
Man Who Fired Says Wound Was
Not Received in Line
of Duty.

BOSTON. February 21.-Maj Gen. Fred
erich ID. Grant, then boy, was shot
forty-Seven years ago yesterday, during
the siege of Nicksburg. an occurrence
which has been the basis of the demand
by Vice President Sherman that Gen
Grant be enrolled as civil war veteran
DIR. Z. y. Blake of West Brookfield tells
Story 10 show that the wound received
BY Gen. Grant was not in the line of mill
tary duty. The man who handled the rifle
which was responsible for the wound
SAYS DIR. Blake. was the late Caleb Perry
At the beginning OF the siege Perry was
stationed above the Union forces on the
Mississippi river. with orders TO shoot al
persons and craft attempting to pass him
without DernISSiOu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-21
Boys Ignored Warning.

Grant and companion. according TO
the story related To Dr.. Blake by Perry.
were in camp with their parents and
went out on excursions which had moth
ing TO do with military duty and which
frequently placed them in jeopardy.
The night of February 70. 1868, SO
Fefry's story goes. the TWO boys were out
IN a canoe. and in returning TO camp
passed the spot where the sharpShooter
lay concealed. Perry said they did not
need his warnings to stop. and after fir
ing in the air he took aim and wounded
young Grant. The next day Perry was
called ON the carpet, for il had been
ascertained 10y Gen. T.. S Grant that he
Mas the man responsible for the shooting
Then he exhibited his orders TO shoot a,
all VINO passed without needing his warn
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-21
Not Enough Raised for Pro-
posed Memorial Hall.
WORKING AMONG CHILDREN
Are Expected to Contribute Bulk of
100000 Fund.
EFFORTS IN OTHER CITIES
Buttons Being Sold to School Chill
dren in New York and
Boston.

Mrs Henry F. Dimock. president of the
george Washington Memorial Associa-
tion. who left Washington for New York
This morning. denied the report, coming
from New York that she had announced
last night that contributions sufficient TO
assure the erection of the two-mi'l1on-
dollar memorial han had been received
Many contributions 10 the fund have al
rcady been made and large amounts have
tecn pledged ~ some Of the leading
finaucierS ~ the country, but the great
buik Of tie sum is still TO he raised
Much encouraged by the Endorsement
given the project by President Taft In
his address at Continental Memorial Hall
last Saturday. members of the aSsocia-
ton, both in Washington and elsewhere,
are working with renewed energy. ana
expect to receive large returns from the
sale of buttons and subscriptions from
patriotic societies i'm honor of Washing
ton : birthday tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-21
Inspired With Interest.

And. says DIR. Sidis, emphatically.
1T is because he has been inspired with
such an interest, such genuine enthu-
siasm. that he has made the progress
which people regard as surprising. Any
normal child would make as good Il
showing if he We're given the same train
ing. The trouble is that parents neglect
their children-ailow them 10 fritter away
their energies, to acquire habits of loose
and incorrect thinking, at the very time
when they stand most in need of careful
education. 1t is the first years that
count for most. Then il is that the
child should be taught 10 observe accu-
rately, TO think correctly.
4 do not mean by this that the child
should be deprived of play. My boy
plays-plays with his toys. and plays
with his books. And that is the key TO
the whole situation. Get the child 50
interested in study that study will truly
be play. Don't tell me il can't be done.
/ have done IT,
DIR. Sids would probably speak with
less assurance were it not that this Is
by no means his only experiment in tue
development of latent energy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-21
Assisting in the Work.

Others who are assisting the project in
Washington are Dr. Charles ID. Walcott,
secretary of the Smithsonian Institution
Charles j. Bell who is trustee of the
permanent fund: Thomas Nelson Page,
Mrs. Bell. who Is one OF the vice preSi-
dents. and Mrs. Archibald Hopkins, who
j. trustee of the association.
AS soon returns are in from the
sale of buttons. meeting of the building
committee of the educational institutions
Of the District will be called by Mrs.
MusSey. 10 discuss further plans for add
ing 10 the fund. The building is 10 cost
s2.Wn0fH. and fund of S500.O00 will be
raised for it's endowment, so that it can
DE used without charge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-21
His Early Training.

OF the boys early teaching and of the
training which the father, DIR. Sidis. en-
ployed in educating his son, Mr.. Bruce
says:
while the boy was still a mere infant
he set aside room for him. bright,
CHEEKY, well lighted apartment hung
with a few attractive pictures. \ little
writing table was placed in one corner
of the room, with pad and pencil. OPP
posite the child's bed small bookcase
was placed. 1t was filled in part with
the ordinary books of childhood-yolumes
of nursery rhymes. fairy tales, picture
books. But il also held books of serious
interest. simple tales of travel. OF his
tory of science, and the like, most of
them illustrated. As the child grew old
er books of a more advanced character
were added TO his little library. studies in
literature and biography, mathematical
and scientific text books. A large re-
volving globe, showing the countries OF
the world in bright colors. was placed
near the window Toys having a scien-
tific basis also found their way to his
room, which thus became sort OF edu-
cational museum. inspiring him with a
love for knowledge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-21
Plans Campaign Here.

Mrs Dimock has returned 10 her home
in New Yorg and during the week Will
address several large meetings 10 be held
in thar state. One week from tomorrow
she Will return 10 Washington. when a
special efforts will h. made to obtain the
active cooperation of the Washington
Board OF trade and Chamber of Commerce
in furthering the plans of the association.
Tie building committee of the c.uca-
tionaI institutions of the District of Co
liiiubia Is cooperating with the George
Washington Memorial Association, and
has already DISTRIBUTED 10000 buttons
among the school children of the District.
MIS- Ellen Cpencer Mussey Of the board
Of education IS chairman of the committee
and Mrs. Charles ID. Walcott vice
chairman Mrs. Mussey this morning ad-
dressed the pupils of the Mckinley Man
uai Training School on the subject of the
memorial building. Every pupil in the
school was in the assembly hall, and the
enthusiasm with which they applauded
tie idea showed plainly that the school
BOYS and girls OF Washington are mucn
interested in the subject. Almost all the
ruplis in the hall wore the memorial
button as an indication that they each
had paid for at least one brick for the
building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-21
Placed in School.

when he was six-his parents having
in the meantime removed from New York,
where he was born. to Brookline, Mass
he was sent TO a public school. His ca
reer there was brief but spectacular In
half year he passed through seven
grades. leaving behind him a succession
of bewildered, wide-eyed teachers, aghast
at the precocity he displayed. An interval
of two years of study at home was 1oi-
lowed by three months of attendance at
the Brookline Higl School Then two
years more Of study at home. and now,
as has been said, he IS a special student
at Harvard. toying with vector analysis
and other forms of higher mathematics.
AT Harvard, as may be imagined, his
career is being watched with the iiveilest
interest Aside from the surprise occa-
stoned by his proficiency in the difficult
field of study which he has selected. those
who have come into contact with him
are most deeply impressed by the man
ner in which he, so to speak, takes him.
self for gra-.ted. lie does not seem TO re-
gard his precocity anything out of the
usual and enters as matter OF course
into the new life opened up TO him by
his admission to the university. He IS "A
regular attendant at the meetings or the
Harvard Mathematical Club. and enters
freely into the discussion of the various
papers read, his criticisms commanding
as respectful a hearing as though coming
from a man of mature years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-21

Linen department.
Soft-fnished Huckaback Towels. of
pure linen: size 11x34 inches. Hemmed
ready for use.
Anniversary Price.
12Hc each: 81. so dozen.
a very special value.
Hemstitched and Embroidered Linen
Towels, to he used with or without initial
ing. size 25x45 inches.
Anniversary Price,
Sn.0 each.
\ very special value.
3G-inch Irish Linen: all pure flax: suit
able for shirts. waists. dresses. etc.
Anniversary Price,
Soc the yard.
Regular price. 75c.
Pure Linen Lawn: very sheer and fine
unequaled for lingerie dresses. under
wear. etc
Anniversary Price,
S9c the yard.
Regular value. SOC.
3o-iuch Fine Checked Madras: in three
different patterns: new and artistic in
design.
Anniversary Price,
1@c the yard.
Regular value, 3oc
Second floor Eleventh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-21
Depend on School Children.

Mrs Mussey pointed out that the build
ing was to be erected largely through
the efforts of school children throughout
the entire country and that the pupils
in the Capital, where the building would
he located should lead in the work This
afternoon Mrs. Mussey spoke in the Hyde
School in Georgetown, where the pupils
showed an equal enthusiasm for the pro-
posed memorial building.
The school children of New York and
Boston are also being interested in the
undertaking. and the association expects
that large number of buttons will be
sold in those cities today and tomorrow
In addition TO Mrs. Mussey and Mrs
Walcott the members of the local com
mittee, who are working in the interests
of the association. are Mrs Thomas Ill
Garter. Mrs. Adella Gates HenSley. Mrs
William III. Hoeke. Mrs. Barbour Walker
Judge William De Lacy. Arthur T. Ram
sey, DR. Thomas W. Sidwell, Louis L.
Hooper, W. v. Cox. DIR. William v. Tun-
nell, a. 4. Stuart. Percy Nj. Hughes and
Roscoe q. Bruce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-21

prettily trimmed: lined bloomeIS. dozen
different patterns to select from. Sizes
L. to TO-
Anniversary Price,
SSoA5 EACH
Values, $500 and 5000.
IA dozen Bows Wash Suits. in Russian
coored reps and poplin; sailor collar; in
low or high neck styles. Sizes 21e to IT,
Anniversary Price,
S2.35 each.
Values, $500, $500 and $500.
Third fioor, G ST.
WOnr1en's NeckWear Dept
Imitation Irish Tabs in wide range of
pretty patterns.
Anniversary Price,
1@c each.
Value, CSC.
Imitation Irish Chemisettes; very neat
and desirable.
Anniversary Price,
25c EACH
Value, soc.
Fine White Lawn Jabots, trimmed with
deep imitation Irish lace.
Anniversary Price,
25c EACH
Regular value. SOC.
Net Jabots, edged with valenciennes
lace, with imitation Irish medallions set
in.
Anniversary Price,
Csc each.
Regular value, soc.
Main floor. q st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-21
Mems FURNISHINGS Dent,

Mems Furnishings Dept.
100 dozen Mems Black Cotton Hose.
spiced soles; an excellent value. All Sizes
These are the quarter-of- a-dollar kind.
Anniversary Price,
8 pairs for $1.OO.
A very special value.
p dozen pairs Mems Elastic Web
Suspenders; strong, well made; kid ends;
full length. These belong to the 35c
grade.
Anniversary Price,
3 pairs for Soc.
% dozen Suits Mems Pajamas: mostly
i'm neat colOred striped effects: military
collars and pearl buttons; trimmed with
white frogs. and loops.
Anniversary Price,
ST. so the Suit.
Value, $500.
35 dozen Mems Silk Four-in-Hand
Ties; all made from the soc grades of
silks. Color tones and combinations. Very
attractive.
Anniversary Price,
Csc each.
A very special value.
Main floor, F st.
Silk Department.
A lot of 26-inch All-silk Ecru Tussah
Pongee.
Anniversary Price,
55c the yard.
Value, 6oc.
A lot of 24-inch All-silk Tussah Pongee,
in sky blue tan, brown. reseda, navy
blue. gobelin, gray, copenhagen and
black.
Anniversary Price,
55c the yard.
Value, 60c.
oO-inch All-silk Messaline. in mulberry
and catawba
Anniversary Price,
55c the yard.
A very special value.
19-inch Black Peau de Cygne.
Anniversary Price,
SOC the yard.
Value, 6oc.
Second floor, G st.
faOmsefurniShimg Dept.
White Enameled Mirrors. with best
quality French plate glass: two-inch
white enameled frame, complete with
solid brass wall plates and screws for
hanging.
Anniversary Price,
SSc each.
A very special value.
rNe
Baskets: finished with the new trans
parent shades of green and red: side
handles. Being closely woven they are
especially desirable for the sewing room
and library. as well as for general use.
Anniversary Price,
SIC each.
A very special value.
A lot of Galvanized Steel Ash Cans;
bottom: heavy side drop handles, secured
by four rivets: elevated bottom to pre-
vent wear. In every way a serviceable
can.
Anniversary Price,
$50 each.
A very special value.
Fifth floor. Eleventh ST.
Candy Department.
Chocolates and Boubons. with assorted
nut and cream center chocolates, and as
sorted cream-center bonbons.
Anniversary Price,
23c a pound.
A very special price.
Fancy Hard Imported Center Candies.
These are in the shapes of chestnutss
almonds. shells, raspberries and peanuts;
have fancy-colored Jackets and imported
nut and fruit paste centers. For lunch
cons. dinners and table use generally.
Anniversary Price,
4Sc q pound.
Fifth floor, Tenth st. l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-21


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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-21

A
Women's, Misses and Girls
Costumes, Wraps and Blouses
S Announce 70 Tuesday andW ednsday.
An
Costumes Adaptations
For Ahernoon Street, Chucha ndV
ail0reda
For Sreetan Afternoon Use.
Impor in
For Street, Afternoon and Carrage Use.
For landInfo maOc
Also SplenddC onctono of
Clothing.
Your invited
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-21

Stationery Dept.
A lot of Blue Bond Writing Paper; good
quality.
Anniversary Price,
Zoe the pound.
Envelopes to match, Sc a package
Main floF, Eleventh st.
Bed Department.
Brass Beds. with 2-inch continuous
posts, i'll bright or satin finisa.
Anniversary Price,
S19.z5 each.
Value, $500.
50-lb Felt Mattresses; Aft. size: filled
with clean white felt.
Anniversary Price,
$3.50 each.
Value, SI2.5o.
Utility Boxes, covered with fine
Japanese mating; finished with brass
handles and large round legs.
Anniversary Price,
$3.50 each.
Value, $3.50.
Book Department.
Travellers Samples of Bibles and Prayer
Books. For several years past we have
secured from one of the largest and best
known publishers in this country their
last years travellers line of samples at
exactly half the publishers price, and
which we offer at exactly
Half the Publishers Price.
of CT
announcement is all that is necessary, as
the extraordinary values, coupled with
the low prices. mark this sale as one of
unusual Importance. To those who are
not familiar with the same. we will say
the lot comprises $4,000 worth of
Text Bibles from 25c to S1.5O.
Reference Bibles, from S1.OO to $500.
Teachers Bibles, from S1.50 to S7.75.
Sunday School Scholars Bibles, from
roc to $150.
American Standard Revised Bibles, from
81 30 to 500.
Red Letter Bibles. from $50 to $500.
New Testaments, from 15c to S1.5O.
Psalms. separate volumes.
ApochryphaS, separate volumes.
Episcopal Prayer Books and HymnalS,
in set. from $1.O0 to $500.
Single Prayer Books and Hymnals,
from soc to $500.
AS there are single copies of more than
three-fourhs of the lot and two or three
of the others, we would advise early
selection
Main floor. + st.
Shoe Department.
4 lot of Women's Gun Metal Calfskin
2-eyelet Gibson Ties. with patent tip.
ribbon lacers. New, fresh goods, of this
seasons make; made on a new, well fit
ting and up-to-date last. Sizes :; to &, A,
b and c widths.
Anniversary Price,
S3.65 pair.
Value, $500.
Third foor Tenth st.
Umbrella Department.
A lot of Women.s 26-inch Black Union
Taffeta Umbrellas, with steel rod.
paragon frame and natural wood
Anniversary Price,
5000 each.
\ very special value.
Main floor, G ST. entrance.
Wormem's Glove Dept.
Just purchased and offer at a very
special price a lot of Women's One-clasp
F. X. NJ. Dogskin Walking Gloves. in new
tans. gun metal, gray black. Sizes 5ls
to Z.
Anniversary Price,
85c a pair.
A very special value.
Main foor G st.
Travelling Goods Dept.
A lot of Genuine Seal Walrus High-cut
Oxford Club Bags: leather lined; best
brass handles and trimmings. Bags for
men or women. Sizes IA to 49,
Anniversary Price,
S5oO5 each.
Values, $500 to $1,000.
Easement, Equitable bldg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-21
TOW DEPARTMENT

A lot of the New Dorothy Dimple Paper
Dolls, and her dresses OF many nations,
designed by Cushman Parker. together
with animals. houses, etc. sheets TO
carton.
Anniversary Price.
1Sc set.
Regular. value, 25c.
Fourth door, Eleventh st.