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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-03-23

The pendulum has swung from the
extreme elaboration OF table appoint
ments which was considered au fat
but a little while ago, TO the utmost
simplicity in linen. silver and china.
The Minton, the Haviland and the
Royal Worcester makes OF china are
showing almost exclusively a decora-
ton consisting of narrow bands which
may be OF gold or OF some rich color,
just touched or edged with gold. The
Italian wares show greater variety
OF color, and If one wishes rich color
designs, in browns or greens, the Can
tagelli ware OF Florence will be found
most attractive. An afternoon tea-set
for two in the Royal Worcester. COLI
sisting Of the tray, two teacups and
saucers sugar bowl and creamer. Illus
trates the survival and increasing pop
ularity of the plain white in china with
the gold band and gold ring. that has
been produced for the last seventy
five years. The set was of white. lined
with a soft yellow, and edged with a
narrow gold band
Brass tea services are gaining IN
favor. These are finished with lacquer
81 lHdl lIty Will HUI anu
now to be obtained in many graceful
shapes. The copper tea-sets are also
in demand These consist of the tray,
teapot. bowl and pitcher in a curious
conical shape. with repousee decora-
tion and ebony handles. Coffee sets
in German china, which always include
a large porcelain tray, seem TO be quite
the fad just now. Separate copper
trays, twelve inches by sixteen. COST
ing about 81. come in either oval or
square shapes. Mahogany is greatly
used for these trays. also. and more
inexpensive ones are Of green oak with
wicker handles, the bottom of the tray
being glass over cretonne or tapestry.
1t Is possible TO have these made 1t
a slight cost by picture Trainer He
simply attaches brass handles TO "A
mahogany or oak frame. preferably
oval. and places the tapestry or silk
beneath the glass, backing the whole
with thin polished wood
Table linens show delightful COM
binations OF embroidery, Cluny lace
and medallions. Those for gala occa-
sions have always some sort OF dec
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-03-23

tone stripe or lorder effects. The
Smyrna rug for modest floor cover
Ing Is unexcelled In durability and at
tractive colorlngs and designs. This
may be found I'm floral or Oriental pat
terms. size 9yl2 for s2S.50 IL Is a
heavy. seamless. tufted rug. and the
fact that II rs reversible commends 4
TO the thrifty. Ingram art squares are
especially desirable for bedrooms and
come In many sort colorings at 80 for
9xl2 size.
There are many styles OF hand
woven rugs on the market. which are
known yarioUsly as colonial, rag or
hun rugs. These had their birth in
the rag CARPETS Of our grandmothers,
whose striped gayness was woven or
primitive looms from, scraps OF ribbon.
calico, old dress goods, etc. The fact
that IL is very difficult, in weaving
these rugs. TO obtain proper tension in
regard 70 the thickness OF the fabric.
which varies greatly, accounts for
their continuing TO be hand-woven.
Tlis permits of variety OF patterns
and OF rugs being woven 20 order IN
the colors that may be desired. At
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-03-23

first considered appropriate for the
bath room only. their popularity mas
increased until they are much used for
bedroom rugs. The log cabin style
with it's CHEEKY Colors often gives a
onaint tough TO the kitchen when used
In stripes before the sink or stove
For the summer home there are
many inexpensive grass rugs which
add comfort and beauty TO the veran'
da. and ace often very effective I'm the
living rooms OF q bungalow when the
rest OF the furnishings are OF the same
character For 81 one may obtain a
9x12 rug OF prairie grass. which Is
durable and pretty Paper fiber rugs
are also we'll liked for summer home
or modest bungalow. These are made
from very tough twisted paper and are
among the most durable rugs made
To meet the requirements OF the
modern home and apartment with its
long living room. new sizes I'm rugs are
Leing put out In the Administer rugs
one may find a size 1916 by II. and all
ether 11Sxl5. I'm tapestry rugs rs
by 9 feet. S.3x106 and 10.6xl3.6 are
the new sizes.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-03-23
NOVELTIES IN SPRING WALL
PAPERS AND DRAPERIE.S.

A drapery STUFF. called decorator
.oile. which resembles the French
yoile in dress goods. is greatly used
because OF its delicate colorings and
the gracefulness with which It can be
draped. II sometimes has a border ii
a Persian band and sometimes is fin
isned with band of old fashioned
cross stitch done over canvas. with
the canvas threads drawn out after
TIE design is finished.
Old-style moreen, which has the ap
pearance OF old damask, may be had
in double width at rs cents yard
This is attractive IL a dining room
out as II is rathe.' stiff the lower hem
should be weighted.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-03-23

is made In Scotland and Is called
Helena tapestry. This sells for from
$; to $3.50 a yaro. II is a mixture o,
silk and mercerized cotton, and comes
Ia attractive two-tcned English de-
signs. The surface has an agreeable
raised and crinkled appearance.
Rajah cloth and Danish cloth In
ivory tint are durable and effective for
inner bedroom curtains.
For a handsomely furnished room
the Shikii silk. which sells for $3.50 i
yard, makes sash curtains that will
last for years II in white or ivory.
Side hangings NAV be of this silk also.
in any of the gorgeous shades 1t may
be obtained In.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-03-23
Gen. Estrada Poisoned.

BLUEFIELDS, March 22.-Charges
are made today that five spies from
the MadriZ army, working in a local
hospital as Red Cross nurses, yester-
day attempted to kill Gen. Estrada,
recent aspirant TO the Nicaraguan
presidency. Estrada was visiting the
hospital when refreshments were Of
fered him. He ate hurriedly and with
in a half nour became violently i'll.
A few minutes after the president was
stricken five of the Red Cross nurses
disappeared. These nurses had super
vised the preparing of Gen. Estrada's
food
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-03-23

Seventy per cent of the worlds sup.
ply of asbestos is said to come from
five quarries in the province Of Que
bee. the deposits in which. experts
say, are practically ineXhaustible.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-03-23

Never before have shown variety of CARPETS and
RUGS They comprise all the best mills United We
(show distinct patterns.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-03-23
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Evening journal., 1910-03-15
LEAGUE GETS
READY FOR BANQUET

The Admiral DUPONT section of the Navy
League Of the United States met in the
Board Of Trade rooms Last night.
George II. Kerr and William II. Budd.
were appointed a special committee to
make arrangements for the annual con-
vention and banquet of the League to be
held Ia the Bellevue Stratford Hotel, Phil
adelphia. April and 9.
EB n. Baker. president OF the Ship
ping League of Baltimore, former pres
ident OF the Conservative CONGRESS. and
former president of the American Trans
port line. will address the convention on
"The Merchant Marine as Naval
Auxiliary" Following this address on
the opening day, the general business
and discussions will be disposed of,
and the dinner viii be held in the event
ing. at O'clock when Secretary of the
Navy Meyer. Senator Boise Penrose
Senator George +. oliver, Governor
Edwin $. Stewart. ar-Admiral Char
les s. Sperry. L. $. n, and Mayor
Reyburn. and many other representa-
tive men will be present. Before the
dinner. a number of prominent ladies,
who are interested in the work Of the
league. will give reception.
Evening journal., 1910-03-15

brain soaffolding." This accounted for
the very large and heavy brains some-
times found in congenital idiots.
Pointing out that the brain weight of
race long civilized surpassed that OF
aborigines, the lecturer stated that
whereas the ordinary European hospital
patient had a heavier brain than savage,
the Chinese coolie laborer's brain. de
veloped by centuries of use, weighed one
and one-haf ounces more than that Of
the European hospital patient
Referring to the re ative brain weights
of Caucasian men and women. Prof. Mott
said that the female brain had good
start. Weighing nearly one and one half
ounces more than the male brain at birth.
In adult life. however. the average mans
brains weighed about five and one-half
ounces more than the womau's.
The average weight of the European
male brain was two pounds, fifteen
ounces. nine drains TO two pounds. l6
ounces, nine drains and of the female
brain two pounds, 10 ounces, IL drains to
two pounds. 10 ounces. Il drains. Among
savages there was not this difference,
since i'm the struggle for existence the re-
male had to apply her brain as fully as
the male, hence it has developed at pracu-
cally the same rate.
Evening journal., 1910-03-15
PHILADELPHIA TRIO
INPLEASING CONCERT

The first concert given in Whining
ton by the Philadelphia Trio at the
New Century Club last evening, af-
forded thorough enjoyment to an aud
fence in which musicians and musical
connoisseurs were in the majority. The
trio is composed of Selden Miller.
piano; Alexander Schmidt, violin and
Herman Sandby. violoncello. Not only
is each of the trio "a musician of the
first rank, but the three played with a
unanimity and perfect blending of their
instruments that is often lacking in
ensemble playing II was a great re-
lief to be freed from the annoyance
of an over-loud subordinate part or
the worry of having some of the in
struments tagging behind Chamber
music affords "a chance for delicacy of
execution which is not possible to a
symphony orchestra, and the trio gave
the program numbers with a fineness
of finish and exquisite. detail without
sacrificing largeness of conception,
that We're a revelation of the possibili-
ties of music.
The Andante movement of the Schu-
mann trio in ID" minor was one of
the most pleasing numbers. Mr..
Schmidt played the violin part so
prominent in this trio with purity and
sweetness of tone The Grieg violon-
cello sonata in "A" Minor was taken
by the cello and piano. Mr.. Sandbys
rendition was rich and SUPERB and
Mr. Miller at the piano played with "a
beauty of tone equal to the cello. The
audience applauded "Miet Energie und
Holto Agitato," in response to which
Evening journal., 1910-03-15

Mr.. Sandby and Mr.. Miller appeared
before the footlights three times, but
refused t give an encorse. The final
trio. in c. Major by Haydn. was full
of the dainty music in merry mood
that is characteristic of this composer
Numerous members of the audience
who in early life had played the Hun
garian Dance for long suffering music
teachers were astonished at the magic
sounds il displayed under the fingers
of Mr.. Miller. Judging by the unus-
ual enthusiasm of the audience, the
Philadelphia Trio would find a warm
welcome if 1t gave a second concert in
Wilmington.
Herman sandby in referring to the
"Violoncello Senate" in IA" Minor, by
Grieg. which he played so splendidly at
the Philadelphia Trio concert last night
said that he had played this sonata before
Grieg shortly before the composers death
three years ago.
Evening journal., 1910-03-15
SHAD FISHERERMEN
WANT BUOY REMOVED

The shad fishing interests Of Penns-
vile, n. j.. and vicinity. represented
by S. p. Elwell and William Hanna, Of
Pennsville. have asked the commercial
interests of the port of Philadelphia
for the removal of the buoy No. n.
near Fort Delaware, during the shad
fishing season. The fishermen claim
that there are so many buoys in that
section Of the river that it is impossible
to use seines. and say that If this par
ticular buoy is not removed temporarily
Salem Cove fishery. one of the most i'm
portant on the Delaware River, will
have to be abandoned
They ask that the buoy be removed
for only two months. An appeal will
be made to the Department of Com
merce and Labor, through Congress
man Loudenslager, to have the wishes
of the fishermen granted. and the COM
mercial interests of the port will be
asked TO consent to the removal of the
buoy for the time being.
Evening journal., 1910-03-15
DECISION in
THE STEP CASE

Deputy Judge Joslyn viii this week
give an opinion determining the validity
of the street and Sewer resolution pro-
mbitlng the construction OF door steps
over the building line Of business streets.
The opinion viii be submitted in the case
OF Frank b. s. Davis, charged with plac-
ing steps over the line Of No. East
Front street. Judge Josyn's decision is
awaited With more than ordinary inter-
est By property owners, builders and Of
nccrs Of the Street ana Sewer DEPART
mcnt. should he decide adversely 90 Mr.
Davis. ue case viii be taken higher. it
is said Mr. Davis is making test of the
resolution through his attorney. former
city solicitor Robert c. Hartman. there
being no denial OF the fact
Evening journal., 1910-03-15
WOMANS BRAIN HEAVIER
THAN MANS AT HER BIRTH

Prof. Frederick W. Mott. lecturing b.
fore the Royal institution Of Great Brit
ain on "The Brain" said that, although
In IS per cent. of the cases in which the
brains of great men had been weighed the
weight was above the average, brain
weight itself did not always mean brain
quality, says the London Globe
When there was lack of the functional
ing tissue, the lecturer explained, the
structural material might receive more
than its normal share Of nourishment and
the extra weight be due to overgrowth Of
Evening journal., 1910-03-15
ToLp o. TRIP no cuaA.

"A Trip to cuba" was the subject Of
AN illustrated lecture last evening by
DR. NJ. r. Cook. of Delaware College
before the Natural History Society Of
Delaware. The lecture was deeply in
teresting.
Following the lecture the members
We're shown a big collection OF bird
skins, which were loaned a member of
the society by the Philadelphia Audu-
bon Society An interesting botanical
collection sent from Pinehurst $. c..
by member of the society was also
viewed
Evening journal., 1910-03-15
LOWREY WAS
NOT GUILTY
Young Man Accused of Rob-
berry Acquitted by a Jury

seiman Iowrey was cleared Of a charge
Of highway robbery in the Court of Cen
eraI Sessions yesterday afternoon. lie was
represented by J. Frank Bah and James
salisbury. william II. McFarlin testified
that on the night OF January he was met
in the saloon at No. 2es King street by
Iowrey and another man. and after they
had taken drinks and played pool for a
time left. lie said that after they had
proceeded a short distance the two men
dragged him into Spring alley and after
knocking him down robbed him Of 81. He
was the only witness the state called.
For the defense Court officer. William
Heal, Mrs. Heal. Joseph Munda and John
Bishop testified that Lowrey was I'm the
Heal home on the night Of the alleged
robbery. He could not have robbed the
man as he was not in his company. The
jury brought in a verdict OF not guilty.
David Devalinger was placed on trial
on the charge of larceny as bailee OF a
diamond pin valued at $i25. George NJ.
Leslie was the prosecuting witness and
testified he gave the pin as security for
the rent Of a room for a moving picture
show. Devallnger testified he held the pin
as security because the payments made
did not cover the rent. Attorney-G General
Gray dropped the case after hearing the
testimony.
Joseph. Peppe pleaded guilty to carrying
a concealed deadly weapon and was fined
s25 and costs A revolver was found in his
pocket during the Blumenthal strike.
The case Of Vincenzo Catanio, in which
he IS charged with assault with intent to
commit murder went over to the next
term Of court. The jurors were discharg-
cd until tomorrow morning.
Evening journal., 1910-03-15
peath can,n snddenlu.

The death OF Mrs Caroline $. Bene-
dict, sister OF Mrs. Annie s. Bross. of
no. 1905 Gilpon avenue. occurred on
saturday at Stamford. Conn. where
she had gone TO celebrate her seventy
nth birthday on Sunday. She was a
member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church
New Castle, and she lived with Mrs.
BroSe
Evening journal., 1910-03-15

Deposits Of bitumen or asphalt are found
in lakes Of considesable area north OF
Bagdad toward Alosui. Ccai Is also found
az 1iosui and OH indications and actual
peVs are reported from many districts
toward the Persian frontier
London in monetary value. is'worth two
and "a half times as much as Paris.
BEAD crocheting Is one Of the many cot.
fage industries IN Europe which might be
prontahiy introduced In parts Of the Unit
81 Etafoe.
Evening journal., 1910-03-15
RED MEN FIELD
DAY ON JULY 2l

GEORGETOWN. March I5.-The
date of the annual Red Mems Field Day
has been fixed by William ~ Tappan.
OF Rehoboth, and Adam Weinrich. Of
this town, two members of the COM
mittee of three, for Thursday July n,
at Rehoboth. The other member of
the committee is j. G.. Jones, of VIII
mlngtou. Plans are being made by
the committee in charge of the affair
TO have the best field day in the his
tory of the order
Evening journal., 1910-03-15

There are more medical schools and
more physicians have received their edu-
cation in Philadelphia than in any other
city in the United states.
According to the statement Of a Greek
pastor of Lowell Mass, 60 per cent. of the
large Greek popu alton living in that city
are afflicted with tuberculosis.
Evening journal., 1910-03-15
Had Arm Ampusatsd.

Gerge H. Grisson OF 30. s2l Church
street. who as a result ~ an accident
received a compound fracture ~ his
left arm some monthr ego had the
member amputated Boz = Philadelphia
hospital
Evening journal., 1910-03-15
Both Wnrn nisniss.d

David Morris and Richard Colburn.
both colored. were arraigned I'm CITY
Court this morning ON the charge OF
The larceny of suit Of clothes. but
owing to lack of evidence they were dis
missed on request of Assistant City
solicitor Chaytor
Evening journal., 1910-03-15
FuneraI Of Mr. smalIey.

The funeral of William Il. smaliey,
Sr. took place at L3O o'clock tthis
afternoon firm the home at Harmony.
lnterment was in the Presbyterian
cemetery Christiana.
Evening journal., 1910-03-15
To pre.ent pls1 A, cce--,a,.

Der Dorpfarrcr.r W -The Village
Priest" win be presented by a capable
company OF German actors and act
resses In Turn Hall tonight
Evening journal., 1910-03-15
Georgetown Council Organizes.
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GEORGETOWN, Del. March 15.-
City Council has organized by electing
George r. Mears, president, and Al
bert f. Polk. attorney. The resigna-
tion of Chief OF Police John S. Littleton
was accepted and Peter n. King was
elected for the coming year.
Evening journal., 1910-03-15

Boiled alligator flesh tastes very much
ike veal. Il is much eaten in India.
Evening journal., 1910-03-15

4onch Lingerie of very fine sheer all clean,
ready for use These goods worth at least sc per
yard Here is an opportunity to lay in supply lie
The entire balance OF our Embroidery. Some
wide, enough for waists and waist fronts; worth
from so. to 7sc per yard, to go at, per lie
We offer to the public for Wednesday about so
Comforts, slightly soiled; made of fine satin; some
for summer which knotted; regular 00N
prices are $500 to $500 For Wednesday .... OO~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09
FOREIGN POLICE LEGION
TO KEEP CHICAGO'S PEACE
BLACK Hand" Sleuths Appointed on
Force and Civil Service Re-
quirements Set Aside.

CHICAGO. Ill. March .3.-ChicaSo IS
to have foreign police legion to work
in connection with the regular force.
Twenty-Five men will be examined in
the Sicilian language. All who pass that
test and the necessary physical examina-
ton will be put to work.
This plan of having corps of foreign
policemen apart from the regular force
has been evolved by Chief of Police Stew
ard after careful consideration of a num-
Der of schemes 20 provide detectives to
work on the BLACK Hand and other
Italian murder cases which have proved
impossible of solution by tue regular po-
ice force.
The chief and his inspectors believe that
men who understand the Sicilian language
and people are necessary to clear up the
mysteries. Civil service requirements
have proved stumbling block when il
came to getting such men on the regular
police force.
AS a rule the SicilianS not only are
lacking in regulation height and weight,
but also are unable to pass the Ameri-
can educational test for patrolmen.
The establishment of a new arm of the
department., foreign service. will get
around the civil service demands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09
MIDWAY PLACE OF FUN
FOUR THOUSAND GUESTS OF
STAR HAVE JOLLY TIME.
Indications Are for Another Banner
Crowd Today-Coupons Still
in Demand.

The Sunday Stars party at the Midway.
nth street and Park road, is a success. \
great crowd was out Monday, a still
larger crowd yesterday and advance indi-
cations this afternoon were that Wednes-
day will be one Of the banner days of the
week.
The free admission coupon which
was printed in the Sunday issue OF The
Star is still in demand. because many
hundreds of the young folks and the
young old folks, who were the guests of
this newspaper yesterday and Monday
had such a good time that they could not
rest content without just a few more
spins on the human roulette, one more
try at the battling soup bowl" and a
(! whole flock of slides down the catapult
In fact. quite number of the pleasure
seekers who were al the Midway Monday
afternoon were among the earliest ar
rivals yesterday afternoon-and once in
side the big amusement pavilion they
were tireleSS in the pursuit of fun. They
rode on the roulette. sped down the
catapult. dashed round the soup bowl,
ventured into the cyclone tunnel, trpped
| the light fantistic on the dance floor.
wandered into the lion and mouse and
did a dozen and one other things. And
after it was all over there was not one
tired youngster, or oldster either, for
! that matter, who did not vote The Stars
party one of the jollest affairs of the
season.
There were 1,99S Star couponholders at
the Midway Monday and more than 100
yesterday, so that more than 1000 read
ers of this newspaper have been enter
tanned at the 18th street fun fac
tory up to date. Counting today. there
are still three days remaining before the
party comes to end, because the free
| admission coupons are just good as
money at the Midway today, tomorrow
and Friday, from 3 pm. to { pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09
BLAME TRAMP FOR FIRE
MATCH OR LIGHTED CIGARETTE
THROWN IN PILE OF HAY.
Flames Destroyed Feed and Wagon
Shed at Brick Plant.
Loss, $4,000.

Fire, believed to have started from a
match or cigarette thrown i'm a quantity
of hay, destroyed a large feed shed and
wagon house at the New Washington
Brick CompanyS plant. near the Water
loo station on the Washington. Alex
andria and Mount Vernon railway, shortly
after III o'clock last night. The loss is
placed at 5000. partially covered by in
Surance.
During the early paIuSof the evening a
tramp was seen about the shed. lie
either departed on his own accord or
chased away by watchmen. 1t is thought
he may have been responsible for the
fire. W. H. Niolette. night manager OF
the comJIany's stables. was on duty at the
time and directed the work of preventing
the spread of the flames. The fire
burned rapidly. and within an hour aud a
half despite the efforts of Niolette and
those assisting him, the shed and plac-
ticaIly all its contents were destroyed.
The shed contained several hundred tons
of hay, about half that amount OF fodder
and other equipment. The flames from
the burning hay could be seen through
out the surrounding country. The sight
attracted the attention of people living in
Mount Pleasant. and an erroneous report
spread that a disastrous fire was IN prog
reSS in Alexandria.