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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-04-29

The unfortunate buyers who
came late and were unable 70 par
tlciuate IN last weeks bargains all
find among the Specials" for Sat.
urday a lineup Of values that q
win be difficult to duplicate any
where East OF West These are
all old.establlshod makes Of world
vide reputation and are fully and
Internationally guaranteed in
every particular Many Of them
have been used but a short time
and have now come 20 as In ex-
change on the purchase Of Grands
and Player Pianos. They have
been used out not abused. and we
can assure you that there IL just
a. much musical value 20 these So
sfruments today as there was when
they we're purchased brand new.
LESTER REDUCED s2o7.
Among them Is magnificent
large sized Lester Piano finished
beautifully In Circassian Walnut
which has been marked g2ss This
Lester Piano was sold by ~ less
than eighteen months ago for sf15.
and We viii fully guarantee 70 now
a. We dld then. and strongly rec.
commended Il 20 any one who Is
booking for a piano with a deep.
rich. full tone Nothing more salts
factory could possibly be found az
tie price. This plano was brought
In the early part Of this week FROM
q fashionable home IA the Madr0ua
District, and a Lester 1896 note
Player Plano was sent out in lfs
place. While we have a dozen dlf
ferent makes Of Player Pianos from
which 10 choose, this gentleman
was 20 strongly impressed with the
Lester Piano be had owned that he
would listen 20 nothing else. This
Lester Is nov in our window AZ
Third and University. marked g2Gs.
on terms II desired Come IN and
try u for yourself and you will re-.
allze what a genuine bargain we
are offering
SCHUBERT FOR s3fs.
Another fine instrument among
the Specials" this week is large.
sized mahogany Schubert. the regu.
lar $500 style. taken IN part pay.
ment on "Welte Mign0n" We
have marked this 1913 and irs a
sure shot that someone Will pick II
np AZ that price before Friday night
Here Is a clear saving of nearly
$500 and on an instrument that 81
practically az good as newt Is
certainly worth investigating.
HOBART M. CABLE, 1895.
You may search the world over
and not be able 10 find a plano that
bears a more envlable reputation
than the Hobart NJ Gable. We are
offering one tomorrow among the
Specials for Just about half its
original selling price. This Is a
superb Instrumental Style. built
IN q costly Circasslan Walnut case
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-04-29
Magnificent Auto-piano at S397-Other Makes From
S167 to $395-Al Cash Not Necessary and
Terms Unusually Reasonable.

and absolutely perfect az to It's
musical value
This Is a regular $500 style and Il
marked for quick sale at 1896.
Nothing handsomer has ever been
offered among our Week End spe-
cials and u Is doubtful " we have
such a costly instrument 20 offer
az this price again soon This came
20 as Ia exchange on a Chickeriug
Grand and % now on display IN our
window RI Third and University.
kIMsALL At ABOUT HALF.
SIN another barEnln Is Kim.
ball finished On Flemish Oak. turn.
cd In on a Kimball Grand and plae.
cd among the Specials" at gzgG
either cash or terms This b the
style that sells regularly az t52s.
and while the case shows some
wear the instrument itself has a
beautiful. rich. pure tone aud Will
give lifetime Of service 60 any
one who - fortunate enough 20 buy
H.
BELL AT sf67.
In order that there may be- some.
thing FOR those who feel that they
can hardly afford 10 buy an expens.
I've piano Just now. We have placed
q Bell piano. regular $3.50 style.
among the Specials" for sie7
This o. nicely finished in mahogany
case and has Just been returned
from several months loan. II Ia ln
fine condition and viii answer the
purpose equally az wen as a higher
priced Instrument
AUTO-PIANO, 1897.
Here f. a most unusual bargain
IN a Player Piano and the only one
we have on our floors NJ the price.
This Auto-piano, while u Is what
would be termed n secondhand IN.
atrument. e. IN every way equal 10
a new one and We have placed Il
among the Specials" for tomorrow
at a bOnafide reduction Of practical.
ly 90 per cent. either cash or terms
II Is handsomely finished IN crotch
mahogany with fancy French
truascs-a magnificent piano in
every particular Come IN and try
II and you viii say with un that it's
the best bargain you ever saw In q
Player Piano.
Bear IN mind that II at any time
within two years you reel disposed
% exchange your purchase for q
new ChlckerlnE OF Kimball or Les
ter or any one Of our regular line
Of high grade pianos. you may re-
turn ~ and we will allow you every
cent you have paid toward the puf
chase price Bring what cash you
can spare and be here early IN the
morning Select your piano and we
will arrange very easy terms Ia
take care OF the balance. Don't de-
lay. however. several we're disap
1 pointed last week and we feel Ger
tain that these will be snapped ul
IN short order Eilera Music House
Successor 10 D. y Johnston Co
Eilers Music Bldg, Third and Uni
yersity
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-04-29

Many q heart De- just worn out by
sheer louesomcncss Manchester
Union
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-23

treatment. His many friends hope he
will return much improved.
Mrs. Matheson Andrews, of George
town. is visiting the Misses Satter-
whites.
Mr.. Henry Fair. representing the
American Book CO.. was in the city
Thursday.
Mr.. Calvin Butler has gone on the
farm. He will farm on one of the
places belonging to Mr.. A. B. Stuckey
Mr.. Sam j. Brown has gone to
Charleston for treatment in one Of
the hospitals there.
Mr.. j. Walter Thames, who has
been representing Alex Sprunt Sc Son
at Mayesville, has come TO Sumter
and accepted a position with Jas. f.
Glenn. the cotton man.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. p. Rutledge, and
little son Tom. left Saturday for
Charleston where they will spend
some time.
Rev. w. T. Duncan went to East
over Saturday.
Mr.. ]. f. DuPre. of Smithville, is in
the city today.
Miss Jessie Brown of Borden is in
the city.
Mrs. j. l.. ellis, and little daugh-
ter. of Rembert, left Saturday
for Darlington to visit Mrs. ellis
father, Capt. ]. ]. Cooley.
We were pleased to receive a call
day or two ago from Mr.. c. E
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Personal.

Mr.. j. III. Broadway. of Tindal. was
l. town Thursday.
Messrs. l.. 1. Parrott and II. G..
p teen went To StatCburg TO attend
meeting of the Sumter County
;ricultural Society.
Hon. a. j. A. Perritt. president of
o South Carolina Farmers Union
lssed through the city Friday on his
e ny to Stateburg TO attend the Agri-
.,,ltural Society meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry l.. Brunson, OF
mmerton. passed through the city
iday on their way to Augusta.
Mr.. III. Drane Tindal. of Tindal,
rs In town Thursday.
Mr.. ]. r. Rich. of Clarendon. was
m town Thursday.
Mrs. s. u. McClam. of Lynchburg,
,sas In the city Thursday.
Mr.. John Scarborough. of Lanes,
IS In the city
Mr.. A. w. Croswell, accompanied
tv DIR. s. c. Baker. has gone to Mayo
rother's hospital in Michigan for
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Strange who removed from this vicin-
ity few years ago to Winnsboro
where he now resides. He is looking
we'll and says he has been please /
with his new location
Mr.. Il. w. Dabbs, and his mother,
of Goodwill, were in the city Sunday
Mr. Frank Thomas, of Wedgefield
was in Sumter Sunday.
Messrs. ID. II. and Cornelius Nc
Laurin, of Wedgefleld, were here Sun
day.
Mr.. Moultrie Hudson, of Mayesville,
was in Sumter Sunday
Mr.. w, II. Ingram went to Manning
Sunday.
Mr.. II. a. Brailsford and little
daughter, of Pinewood, was in town
Monday.
Mr.. Lee Young went to Rembert
Monday.
Mr.. NJ. b. Lenoir, of Wedgefeld,
was here Monday.
Mrs. Frank Barnes, of Wedgefield.
was in the city Monday.
Mrs. T. w. Reynolds, of Charleston
is visiting the family of Mr.. w. S.
Reynolds.
Mrs. E. F. Highsmith, who has
been visiting Mrs. w. S. Reynolds on
Hampton Ave., has returned to her
home in Florence.
Mr.. Arthur Crosswell, ACCOMPANIED
By his brother, Mr.. Henry Crosswell
and DR.. S. G. Baker, left Sunday
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DEATH OF MRS. RICHARDSOS.
Estimable Woman Passes AWAY -,
PineWOOd.

Pinewood, March 17-Mrs. Mary
G.. Richardson, wife of the late DIR. r
+. Richardson, died yesterday at 1
o'clock, after five weeks of extreme i'll
ness. Mrs. Richardson was seventy
years OF age. She was a devoted wife,
a patient and loving mother, and a
most pious Christian lady, much be
loved by all who knew her. She Is
survived by the following children
Messrs. j. S., G. T., A. F. and w. H.
Is. Richardson, of Pinewood, and Mrs
M. L. Nelson, of Stateburg.
The funeral services will be held
tomorrow at o'clock at St. Marks
Church.
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for Rochester, Minnesota. where he
goes to enter the infirmary of Mayo
brothers, the noted surgeons. His
many friends hope he will return
home completely cured.
Miss Sadie FLUID. of Stateburg, was
in town Monday shopping.
Mr.. Elliott McElveen, of South
Lynchburg, was in the city Monday.
DR.. r. Atmar Smith, of Charleston.
is in the city on a visit to his son,
Mr.. G. Capers Smith.
DR.. and Mrs. j. 4. Hearon have re-
turned from a visit to their former
home, Darlington.
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SILKS.

Fashion oud ODonne the verv latest
Novelties in Silks We would like ODonnes Tafet at
9oc the value SI25 Also 36n Mesane
There are just few think of All things are here
look
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SHOES.

r. r. Reed CoLades Shoes ppersN to be had
buadS Celebrated Cnidren FootweaA shoe
Wghs Mems Shoes-A shoe that will you Numerous
other makes which nhere.
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Pee Dee Historical Association.

meeting of the Pee Dee Historical
Association is hereby called to be
held in the town of Darlington on
saturday, the second day Of April,
1910 at midday at the armory hall.
The members of the Society are earn
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DRESS GOODS.

Black and Cood Dress Good-Evey
Corduras leuem Mohairs Bise all
Serge at 50 cents the best prices so
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Everything that's White India Linen at 1oc
worth I5c See inch
Is inch French Lawn We
Linen Persian Lawn French Lawn
at
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EMBROIDERIES,

NOW last but not EmodedsIe
mere you should
excellent her efor
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Embroidery established
ana low 5oShHt Waist
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-23
DELUGE TABLET DEFENDED.
DR. Hilprecht for First Time Offers
Proof of HIS Claims.

Philadelphia. April 22-For the first
time since the authenticity Of DR.. II. V
Hilprechts great deIuge tablet was at
tackled. the noted Assyriologist has made
public reply to his critics.
The greater part OF DR.. Hilprecht's let
ter is devoted to an analysis Of the at
tack made by Prof Gay through the
newspapers Of April Is. DR.. Hilprecht
meets CIay's "mistranslation' OF the He
brew Min" by standing his translation.
Clay challenged him TO produce reputa-
bic scholars TO support the translation.
by number Hilprecht replies that
plenty Of authority is quoted in the book
let On the deluge tablet One of these
authority is Wnhousen, the most famous
Old Testament scholars living, and an
other is Delitzch. whose book. Hilprecht
says. DR.. Clay evidently has never seen
But to the lay mind the chief point Of
controversy between Clay and Hilprecht
is the question whether Hilprecht Is sup
ported by DR.. Pinches, OF the University
College, London. DR. HIlpreeht says he
is, and Clay, thinks net.
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FUGITIVE Is CAUGHT
Willard Under Indictment
OH Robbery Charge.
PICKED UP IN BALTIMORE
Brought Back to Washington-True
BIZ Returned Against Him and
John DOInn, Following Theft Here,
but When Case Was Called for
Trial Bond Was Forfeited.

George r. Willard, who is under in
dictment here on a charge Of completely
in the robbery Of a messenger of the
Home Savings Bank Of over 81, 600 June
q. 1907. was recaptured in Baltimore
yesterday afternoon. Instructions were
given TO exercise care TO prevent his
escape.
Willard is regarded as one Of the most
expert crooks with whom the police have
90 contend
Willard and George Seymour. who was
under suspicion. we're picked up in Balti-
more by Detective Dougherty. Of the
Baltimore office. on suspicion. and rs they
were brought in Detective VermiIion. OF
this city, who was there az the time,
recognized Willard.
Detectives Baur and Cornwen brought
the prisoner here last night He was
locked Up at the Twelfth street police
station. and will be turned over to the
United States marshal this morning.
Seymour Is Released.
Seymour was released by the Baltimore
police. according to information which
ned here last night, as there IS no
lfc charge upon which they can hold
indictment recites that Willard is
yn in different sections as George r.
ard. George A Mitchell, George r.
Ray, and William Howard.
Had Many Aliases.
flowing an investigation Of the case
Faen Roscoe c. Bangs, a messenger for
tac Home Savings Bank, was robbed on A
(, ct car, indictments were returned
inst Willard and John Dolan, who
known TO have been operating with
in other places. including Grand
Is bids. Mich
ond in the sum Of $4,000 was fur
ned for their appearance in Wash
ton to answer the charge pending.
when the case was called the men
not appear.
Inspector Boardmen is advised that in
light in Dayton. Ohio. recently Sew
ur killed one OF his pals, named Down.
Renewed efforts viii now be made
apprehend D0lan. It is supposed
a n this section.
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H00DOOED TO HIS GRAVE.
Friday, 18th Was Birthday OF Boy
Who Committed Suicide.

Wilkesbarre. April Born on Friday.
November 12, 1890 and apparently hoo
dooed from his birth, Stanley Hill. who
committed suicide two days ago. was
buried at West Berwick to-day.
He had both arms broken at different
times. leg broken. was operated on for
removal OF leg bone. was caught in a
machine and barely saved from terrible
injury. and recently was struck on the
Jaw by pin from an air hammer.
AT Weatherly he was injured while
working on a breaker, and has had a
number Of minor accidents. A few weeks
ago building and loan association in
which he was interested went into the
hands OF a receiver, and he had been
respondent ever since.
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Continued from Page One
and inspired by one OF our chapter re-
gents and participated In by our Dauga-
tiers.
ION January II the District mass meet
ing was held In which patriotic me-
mortal. and educational work from all
over the land was given for inspiration
In our own locality
During our conference, on April 6 orr
/ local committee and chapter regents re-
ported the work Of our State organiza-
tons, and we felt that in some degree
we had measured up 10 the standard.
On February y we celebrated in Con-
tinental Hall the birthday OF our first
President During the patriotic hour We
had the pleasure Of listening 70 addresses
from our president general and greetings
from many patriotic societies. Gen. Bell
L. 5. A, made the Grafton. and the state
regent Of the District welcomed the audi-
ence.
Reception to President General
During the social hour a reception was
given in honor Of our president general.
and over 1000 Daughters gave her their
greetings. The ideals Of that dav are the
/ ideals Of that society. as they represented
| both the patriotic and social side Of our
organization. We are glad to have met
on these two broad lines Of patriotism
and kindness.
We have Instituted an executive COM
mittee, composed Of the State regent ana
chapter regent Every question recurring
Judgment has been referred 10 them and
/ they have cO-operated in the Manning
and executing Of the years work Com
mittees have been appointed from lists
given by the chapter regents: the State
year book has been compiled from their
suggestions State meetings have been
planned by them. and every social and
financial detail carried out. AS each re-
gent represents a chapter. and has
brought TO these meetings their opinions
and convictions, every Daughter in the
District Of Columbia has shared in every
plan, appointment, and work Of the year.
Our d. A. r. work has been, not theirs.
nor mine. but ours.
Work of Local Women.
"a closing tribute must be paid N
Daughters who have taken from DAVIS
filled with employment and household
duties, precious rest hours. and devoted
them TO our cause Sometimes It was me
irksome routine Of details. Some have
devoted time to research. others in whom
is the divine instinct Of motherhood
have left their homes, and have devoted
hours for the instruction OF children less
fortunate than their own. in the ideals
of patriotism and manhood
That the past year may inspire us to
better work, higher ideals. greater ap-
probation Of merit, wider charity of opin-
ion. and deeper consideration OF Justice
TO do the splendid work that awaits us;
solve the great problems that are before
US. and meet the ideals which were in
the visions of the early Daughters when
they founded our society. is the wish Of
the District OF Columbia
DELLA GRAEAIE sMALLWOoD.
State Regent, d. c."
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TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.
1880 O'clock A. N.

The congress called to or
der by the president general.
Devotional services by the
chaplain general, Mrs. Esther
rockingham Noble.
Constitutional amendments.
Music.
Reading of the minutes.
New business.
Music.
Unfinished business.
Benediction.
Adjournment of the Nine
teenth Continental Congress.
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Charles Brown, the ffteen-year-old
youth from Knoxville, who was a patient
at the Emergency Hospital Thursday
night as a result of his inability to master
the intricacies of the gas fixtures at a
local hotel, was locked up at the House
Of Detention last night. awaiting advice
from Knoxville as to what is to be done
with him.
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regent. Mrs. Lockwood which hangs in
"a conspicuous space. Mrs. Lockwood will
leave for an extended tour abroad next
week.
Miss Agnes Walton. regent Of the
Peggy Stewart Tea Party Chapter, has
presented TO Continental Hall an album
containing photographs of all the colo
NAL and historic spots in Annapolis.
The particular work Of the chapter of
Minnesota is the Offering of prizes TO
the school children Of Minnesota for es-
says on patriotic subjects Many Of the
members of this congress went TO An
napolis yesterday under the auspices of
the Peggy Stewart Tea Party Chapter.
The Illinois delegation entertained AT a
reception yesterday afternoon in honor
Of Mrs. Matthew T. Scott. Mrs. Adlai
Stevenson, Mr.. Donald Mclean. Mrs.
John Ames, and Mrs. La Verne Moves
Among those present were Mrs Balm
ger wife Of the Secretary Of the Interior:
Mrs. Julius Burrows, wife Of the Senator
from Michigan; Mrs. Culiup. Mrs. BRYAN.
Mrs. Egbert Jones. Mrs. J. Morgan Smith.
Mrs. Althea Randolph Bedle. Mrs. Per-
ley. Mrs. Libbey, Miss Ellen Mecum. Mrs
Virginia Washington Shackleford. Mrs.
Wilds. Mrs. Gregory. and Mrs. william
Hoover.
Mrs. +. A. Link. OF Huntington. Ind.
regent OF Huntington Chapter, sang The
Song OF Indiana" last evening. after
Mrs. Dinwiddie. the State regent. read
her report. Mrs. Link has one OF the
sweetest voices heard in the congress.
1t is a soprano, full Of color. and she
sang with great expression and skill.
Mrs. Bertha Lincoln Heustis. OF Du-
buque, Iowa, who was a Washington
belle in her girlhood. sang the Massa-
chusetts State song last night at the con-
gress. with much success. Her voice has
grown richer and rounder since she was
heard here as a SRI. and she gave great
pleasure several times with il through
the week.
Mrs. George F. Fuller. former honorary
State vice regent Of Massachusetts. was
hostess last night al a bridge party ar
the Normsndie Hotel. In honor OF the
delegation from Springfield Forty guests
were present. An informal supper was
served.
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State gave $50 for placing the name Of
Mrs. William Cummings Story on the
memory book as honorary State regent
of New York, as well as the loved regent
OF the chapter.
Mrs. Jackson Barker. OF Rhode Island.
former vice president general. has occu-
pied a box during the sessions OF this
/ congress.
The st. Joseph Chapter. with Mrs.
Hershel Bartlett. State regent Of Missouri.
presented a handsome bronze tablet TO
Continental Hall. This tablet is entitled
the Pony Express The idea is carried
out by colonial postman on a galloping
horse
Arizona has but one chapter. which has
| given a handsome mahogany chair for
use on the platform. The work Of the
State is flag lectures and the marking
Of historic spots. Mrs. Henrietta Talbot
is the State regent
The Colorado d. A. r. have finished the
marking Of the Sante Fe trail from east
to west. and now have declared their
work Will be the furnishing of one Of the
boxes in Continental Hall This will cost
$500. Mrs. McNean is State regent. and
the vice president general, Mrs. John
Campbell. is one Of the most popular
women in the society.
The Children Of the American Revo-
luton of Kansas will endow a room in
Bethany Hospital, Kansas City, Kans..
which viii be known as the room OF the
Children Of the American Revolution.
One Of the most interesting chapters in
New York State is the Barnard College
chapter, composed entirely Of the college
girls Of Barnard College. This chapter
has sent two delegates to the congress.
the regent, Mrs. Florence Lowther, and
Delegate Miss Emma Rapelye
Mrs. John Miller Horton. regent of the
Buffalo chapter. Will entertain the pages
and few friends at tea in the red par
Tor OF the New Willard next Sunday from
TO o'clock.
The Betty Washington Chapter. of Law
renee, Kans., does most charitable work
in providing layettes for needy mothers.
Mrs. George F. Leonard is regent of that
chapter
Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood presented
gavel made of the wood from the thirteen
original States. from the Francis Scott
Key Chapter, Of Baltimore.
A lovefeast took place in the library
of Continental Hall yesterday at O'Clock.
when members of the Mary washington
Chapter presented their regent, Mrs.
Mary S. Lockwood, founder OF the D. A.
R.. with handsome gold lorgnette,
studded with diamonds and handsomely
embossed In floral design. Mrs. Lock-
wood has been regent of the Mary WASH
ington, the Oldest in the society, for
years. The Mary Washington Chapter
furnished the library and a picture OF the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-23
HOUSE IN EIGHTEEN DAYS.
Col. RnndIc Expects 20 Build Struc-
tnre i'm That Time.

Building a residence in eighteen days.
foundations and all. may seem rather
mythical but It IS 70 be done by Col
Arthur Z. Randle, az Dome Hill, Randle
Highlands. The house will be one Of
the most unique in the District
Many persons witnessed the ConsuUc-
ton yesterday and many differences Of
opinion were heard, whether 4 could be
built within the time allotted, but Col
Randle and the large force at work, are
confident that it will be done with a
little time 10 spare.
The house when completed viii have
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Tetrazzint Suddenly III

London, April 22.-Mme. Tetrazzini has
been attacked with sudden illness and
will not be able TO appear. as billed, in
la Traviata" at the opening of the
grand opera season at the Covent Garden
Theater tomorrow.