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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
Characterized as Farce.

Former United States Senator Piles Of
Washington today characterized as a
farce" the proceedings in Dublin, Ire-
land. by which a son OF Edwin Corcoran
of that place is attempting to prove that
the latter, because OF weak mental condi-
ton. signed away to American lawyers
most OF the estate inherited from a
wealthy cousin, John Sullivan of Seattle,
Wash.
Mr.. Piles declared that the law firm
of Piles, Donworth & Howe, of which
he was a member, and which was dis
solved when he was elected to the Senate.
handled the case for the elder Corcoran
when it was fought in the federal and
state courts in Washington. but that he
personally had never taken part in the
proceedings.
Mr.. Piles asserted that his associate.
Mr.. Howe. finally assumed sole charge of
the settlement of various claims and that
both Corcoran and his Irish counselor,
Charles p. O'Neill. when they last visit
ed Seattle. expressed themselves greatly
pleased with the course pursued by Howe
giving him before their departure a silver
table service as a token of appreciation.
Mr.. Piles said he noticed nothing about
Corcoran at the time which would justify
charge Of mental ihcapacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
Trusted Employe PLIERS.

The story in the prize competition Of
our Magazine next Sunday is another one
Of Lloyd Osbourne's. bearing the title
The Floating Balance" fine title,
don't you think? And II fits: though our
Sunday Magazine readers may not un-
derstand just why at first. 1t is the
floating balance" maintained by a bank
which In this case was used by one Of
the trusted employees" to conceal his
offerings. He was forced to this iniqui-
tous act by the unusual drains in his
domestic affairs that left him at the
mercy Of a swarm of creditors. and, Of
course, he expected to make his strike in
stock speculation. He did make his strike.
an enormous one; but-well, there Is a
''but'-which is where this distinguished
author shows his remarkable imaginative
powers. Many will consider 1t the best
Of the three stories that Mr.. Osbourne
has written for the contest. Remember.
II appears in our next Sunday Maya
sine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
session and decide upon a rate which, it
is expected. will be adopted by council
f0ll0Uinsr It's rncoranannda fior

The finance committee at the last meet
ing Of city council recommended a rate
OF $40 with a discount of per cent
of for prompt payment. instead of $1.3O.
on the 800 with similar discount, ow-
ing to the increased assessment. Coun-
ell, however, rejected the report by d
vote of 10 to 9 and made a fiat rate of
$40 on the 500. The board of alder
men last Friday rejected the report of
council by vote of 8 to ?. and the con-
ference committee was appointed for the
purpose Of endeavoring to fix upon a
lower and more satisfactory rate Of tax
alton.
Covered with rust. but still in an ex-
cellent state Of preservation. pair of
medicine scales was unearthed this
morning by workmen engaged in the
task of remodeling the interior of the
First Baptist Church. The scales were
found beneath the steps leading to the
baptistry. and were evidently placed
there during the civil war, when the
old church was used as hospital. The
scales are now. on exhibition at the
jewelry store of Saunders & Son, and
will be held by the church officials as
relic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
of D IH]A[D ECZEMA

I'd wash 1t away with that mild. soothing
liquid. D. d. d. This recognized Eczema Rem
edy has wrought wonderful cures for ten years :
Of Eczema. Psoriasis and all other forms Of skin
disease. No, you don't need to suffer another
day with that awful itch. for the moment the
first drops Of d. d. ID. are applied to the in
damed skin the itch ia stopped. yes. instantly.
ID. d. d. cleanses away the impurities and
clears up the complexion nothing else can.
Washes away pimples over night.
Yes. II had Eczema or any other kind Of
skin trouble I'd certainly use d. d. u.
Get a trial bottle at 25c.
O'Donnell's Pharmacy, SO4 ST. NV; Henry
Evans Pharmacy. 1905 st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07

An organ recital will be given by Oscar
F. Comstock of Washington at Christ p.
E. Church this evening. Harry NJ. For
ker will sing Judge Me, o God" Mr..
Forker is bass soloist Of Trinity Church.
Washington. a silver offering Will be
taken up for the new heating pant.
Robert Elliott has sold to John Harri-
son and wife house and lot on the
north side of Cameron street between
Patrick and Henry streets, known as
1908 Cameron street deed was placed
on record today in the Office of the clerk
of the corporation court.
Harrie White has been appointed JUS
tice of the peace from the second ward.
Mr.. White qualified today in the ONCE OF
the clerk of the corporation court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
Why Musicians Fail.

John Warren. a musical critic ,EHown
to the readers of our Sunday siaga-
zine, had a fine interview with Albert
Spalding on the valuable subject. Why
So Many Musicians Fail. 1t is be-
cause they all aim at being virtuosos
and are not content when they fall tn
achieve that distinction when the
large majority must perforce be con-
tent with a lesser place in the world
of endeavor Literally they become
failures That is the strong p int Of
his article. and it is exceedingly we'll
brought out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
Like Work for Farmer.

In addition, the government should
undertake an experimental establishment
in railroad economies on the lines of the
experimental stations of the United States
department of Agriculture. Such a sta
ton would not only develop beyond the
possibility of doubt valuaole inventions
and discoveries in it's own laboratories,
but 1t would be of even greater service
in testing the inventions made and meth
DDS suggested by others in and out OF
railroad service.
1.-THE government bureau would there
fore become a great clearing house tor
the best thought OH this subject. and the
railroads, by having placed at their dis
pcSal the best results obtainable in the
different departments of their operation,
would have motive enough to avail them
selves of these advantages if they under
stood that the return they would be al
lowed to earn would not be limited by
anything but. their ability to render. ef-
ficient service"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Council to Take Up Tax Rate
Question Tonight.
ELKS HOLD AN ELECTION
Miss Esther Stoutenburgh Dead.
Final Arguments Made in
Hillebrand Case.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. March Z, 1911.
City council will meet tonight and de-
eide on tax rate for the year beginning
July 1 next. The first thing to be done
will be the appointment of. q .conference
committee of two members of the lower
board by President Snowden, of that
board. This committee will confer with
q similar committee recently appointed
by the board OF aldermen. consisting OF
Aldermen Field. aud Summers.
The committees will go into executive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
Merely a Professional Interest.

George Donworth, now a United States
district judge. last night said that he
had been interested in the case only as
a member of the firm of Piles. Donworth
& Howe. He said II was Mr.. Howe's
case. and he worked on it only as one
partner helps another.
James B. Howe. who retained the case
after the dissolution of the firm. said that
the Mercantile Investment Company was
organized to take over a part of the Sui
Ivan building. a part of the Sullivan
estate
Mr.. Howe said there were several Sc
attic business men interested in the COM
pany, but that none of the other at
torneys connected with the case, except
himself, was a stakeholder. Mr.. Howe
declined to comment on the Dublin dis
patch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
Miss Bette Lee Buried.


The funeral Of Miss Bette Lee. VINO
died Sunday last, took place this after
noon from her home. 3OS North Fayette
street. Rev. Edgar Carpenter. rector OF
Grace Protestant Episcopal Church, con-
Quoted the services. Burial was in Bethel
cemetery.
Funeral services for Daniel f.
Webster, who died Sunday at his home.
POI South Alfred street, will be held
at O'Clock tomorrow afternoon at
Grace p. E. Church, with Rev. Edgar
Carpenter. rector. officiating. Members
of Potomac Lodge Of Odd Fellows. Of
which he was a member. will attend.
The work Of filling in the cove at
Battery Rogers. in the southeastern
section Of the city, was begun this
morning by a large blowing machine.
which recently arrived here. The gov
eminent has also sent a number Of
carloads Of stone, which will be used
in connection with the building of
suitable sea wall at that point. A total
OF $4,000 will be spent by the gov
eminent in improving Alexandria har-
Dor.
Rev. L,ewellyn y. Galley, DID, rector
of the Church of the Nativity. Philadel-
phia. last evening delivered an illustrated
lecture at the Young Peoples building of
the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
He took for his subject THE First Six
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
Begins Painting Boat

Rev John Cavanaugh. pastor of the
Free Methodist Church, today began the
work Of painting a boat. free of cost.
for a man whom he persuaded to desist
painting it Sunday. Armed with brush
es and a can of paint, he proceeded to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07

the river front. and with many vigor-
Gus strokes had the work we'll nigh
completed this afternoon.
AT meeting of r. E. Lee Camp.
Confederate Veterans held at it's hall
last evening resolutions Of respect to
the memory of the late Barley beavers
were reported by committee and
adopted. A vote of thanks was ex-
tended John Lynch for two volumes of
bound war maps.
communication was received from
the Confederate Women's Home at
Richmond. Action on this was deferred
until the next meeting. At the next
meeting or the camp officers will be
elected to serve for the ensuing year.
Rev. J. M. Holmes Married.
The marriage of Miss E. Virginia Fer
guson of Washington and Rev. John NJ
Holmes of this city, pastor of the Meth
odist Protestant Church here, took place
yesterday afternoon in Washington at
the Berkshire. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. j. NJ. Sheridan. presi-
dent of the Maryland Conference of the
Methodist Protestant Church. Rev. and
Mrs. Holmes will reside in this city,
where Rev. Mr.. Holmes is we'll known,
the Methodist Protestant Church for sew
eral years past
Final arguments are being made this
afternoon in the circuit court for this
city in the case of Henry Hillebrand
against the Washington Fertilizer Com
pany. The taking of testimony was con-
cluded shortly before noon, after which
instructions were argued by counsel or
both sides. The jury took recess for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
$3.50 to $2.6o Yard.

At $1.59 yard are
1-inch-wide S attn
Ribbons with en-
bossed velvet de-
signs: white ground
with floral designs
and border in colors
to match.
At $2.35 yard are
9-inch White Taf-
feta Ribbons W IT h
bands of black and
blue velvet, l to 2
inches wide.
At $3.50 yard are
9-inch Emb o S s e d
Persian Velvet Rib
bons on black and
dark blue grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
For Bureau of Costs.

ITO this end a great forward step
would be- accomplished if the govern
ment should establish a bureau of rail-
road costs and an experimental sta
ton in railroad economics. No one rail-
road ought to be asked to carry the
burden of the investigation along these
lines, which are vital to the welfare of
all the railroads, and an expenditure SIM
liar to that which is now made through
the Department of Agriculture for the
scientific advancement of farming would
be entirely justified in view of the vast
Importance of the railroad industry.
These studies should be world wide in
their scope, for after determining the
unit costs of each operation in every de-
partment of the raiIroadS-not merely
how much it costs to maintain a locomo-
tive. but what the unit cost is for each
process involved-the government should
take the next step and ascertain what
the cost ought to be according to the
best standards here and abroad.
THE meIe knowledge Oh what it has
cost in the past is not sufficient.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
The New Millinery Ribbons.

Washington has never known so superb dis
play of Ribbons. The professional mner will
recognize the possibilities of these works of art
especially for the trimming OF the new small hats.
See display in electric lighted show first
floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
$500 Spring Suits, $1@.@8.

The Palais Royal is and will remain Headquarters this
spring for Cloth Suits $500 Planned for and worked
you here find the best styles the variety
and the best possible fitting suits s2oo Coming only from
the leading makers of mantalored there for
and you An armu $oo8because the maker had
surplus of cloths he willing make price
Please that the Paas Royal shares
geous purchase with its
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
CSC to Soc Yard.

AT 25c to Soc are
the Fash l o n a b | e
Black and White
Ribbons, 4 to s
inches wide. in
s { r p e s, pl a ! d s.
checks. dots and
floral effects.
At t0c to Coo are ;
to Z inch Dresden
Ribbons. with satin
and taffeta grounds,
some with border ef-
feet, also plaids
with, satin borders.
At 69c are S-inch-
wide Gauze Ribbons
in combination Of
black and white and
co!ors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
PLANS BY bRANDE|S
Says Government Should Help
Railroads to Economies.
BUREAUS FOR EXPERIMENT
Thinks Minimum Cost by Units
Should. Be Ascertained at Expense
of the Public.
BUREAUS FOR EXPERIMENT

NEW YORK, March Louis D. Bran
deis of Boston. who led the fight on the
ra lroad rate advances before the inter-
state commerce commission, has sub
mitted a statement of his views on the
federal regulation of railroad securities
to the railroad securities commission, of
which President Hadley of Yale is chair
man. Mr.. Brandeis declares that in his
opinion federal regulation must eventual
~ be established, if for no other purpose
than to secure the necessary degree
of publicity. He is positive. however,
that the effect of regulation must not
be to place any fixed limit on the returns
which may be earned on railroad stock.
II believe, says Mr.. Brandeis, that
the government should be prepared to
lend its aid to the railroads SO to Sc
cure to them greater justice by permit
ting them to enjoy earnings on capital in
proportion to the efficiency of their man
agement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
The Palais Royals To-Order Hats

Order now, before the rush COM
mences. Order now, while the milliners
are not hurried or worried. Order now,
before the stocks are picked over. Order
now, while the concessions in prices hold
good.
Note that genuine Paris Hats are
here to inspire us, you and the milliner
who takes your order.
Note, too, the Untrimmed Hats, and
the embellishments are here in such va
riety that there'll be just the needed
kind and shade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07

Mrs. Charles A. Deahl and Mrs. Kate
Woolls, the latter of Washington. The
arrangements for the funeral have not
yet been made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
Subject Of Protracted Litigation.

The Sullivan case was fought through
state and federal courts for nearly ten
years. Sullivan had never made men,
ton of heirs. and little was known Of his
past life. He f1oated into Seattle, the
survivor of a shipwreck. when Seattle
was a small town. He acquired property
IN what is now the center of the business
quarter. When he died. leaving no will.
numerous claimants disputed the action
Of the state, which sought to escheat the
estate.
Eventually the claims of all but Cor
coran and Hannah Callaghan. both of
whom the law firm Of Piles, Donworth &
Howe discovered in Ireland, were thrown
out. The portion of the estate which
had not been eaten by court costs was
awarded to Corcoran who had inherited
Mrs Callaghan's rights.
While the case was dragging through
the courts Mr.. Piles was elected to the
Senate and the law firm of Piles, Dom
worth. & Howe was dissolved
The Sullivan case was left in the hands
OF Howe At that time Senator Piles
issued a statement saying that he had
sold his interest In the etsate for $15. 1000.
Judge George Donworth. who has since
been appointed to the federal bench for
the district Of western Washington. also
sold his interest in the estate for 49, 600.
$4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
To Give Organ Recital.

Centuries" The lecture was largely at
tended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
Furniture.

A lifetime chance to buy a
lifetime set of furniture at a
saving of $500. It's colonial
set; very heavy Early English
Dining Room Set.
All Pieces to Match.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
Roses, SOC.
Usually $I.oo.

These new fadeless
roses, both small and
large, are to be very
much in evidence this
spring. Select them to-
morrow and find peach,
tea, old rose, yellow
and American Beauty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
Hats, S2.9S.
Usually $3.50.

Choice of all the new
shapes i'll rough straw,
hair and fancy braids,
in black and colors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07

The following births have been report
ed to the health Office in the past twenty
four hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07

OldI. ...... .pIO3.OO
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states that it has only to be
seen in order to be fully appre-
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eD2 I'm for $50 Full Size Cen
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SD OR for $500 Brass Cos
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@nz az for a $500 Genuine Ma
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Table, dull finish. with blind drawer.
-Sl 400 hogany Colonial Sewing
Table: with drop leaf and two ca
drawers and shelf.
$40. so for a $500 Mahogany
strictly colonial shape, dull finish.
S3W.gO fS;aa,,s 5000 90, M sahs't:
match dresser.
$4,000 s sGr Walnut I Dresse cir Sas
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S3M I'm for $500 Circassian
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massive claw feet, dark mahogany
finish.
%1O az for a $3.50 3-piece Mis-
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chair and rocker; covered in Boston
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
Attorney Said to Have Deceiv-
ed Heir to Million.
CASE IN DUBLIN COURT
Senator Piles in Firm Said to Have
Absorbed Sullivan Estate.
PRoPERTYLoCATED IN SEATTLE
Allegations Made In Lunacy Proceed
ings Affecting Edwin Corcoran, q
Principal in the Suit.

DUBLIN, March Timothy Healy
appeared yesterday as counsel for the
petitioner in lunacy proceedings In
which an effort was made to establish
that American lawyers had obtained
for. themselves the greater part of a
large estate to which a Dublin saddler
was legally entitled. The case came UP
before the registrar in lunacy and a
jury on a petition of f. Corcoran, who
sought to have his father. Edwin Cor
coran the saddlor in question, declared
insane.
Mr.. Healy said that If the elder Cor
coran had his rights he would be worth
$3.50. 900. Instead he had been found
within the last three months in A
squalid Dublin lodging house. unable
20 give an account of himself. Mr..
Healy said that Corcoran's cousin. John
Sullivan. died in Seattle. interstate. An
American lawyer came to Dublin. con-
tinued the counsel. land. seeing he had
an easy mark. grossly misrepresented
the value of the inheritance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
Silk=trimmed Dresses at S5.o8.

The samples used by eminent maker his best
cusomerand to you-at nominal prices In the lot 98c
Pure Linen Waists, hand embroidered At
lingerie creations that will greatest admiration
floor tables, elevator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
Said to Have Signed Rights Away.

SEATTLE. Wash, March edward
Corcoran, who was adjudged heir to the
estate of John Sullivan, Seattle pioneer,
was in feeble health when he visited
Seattle two years ago. The property
went into the possession of syndicate of
Seattle men. headed by former United
States Senator Piles. The syndicate paid
Corcoran a small sum of money for his
rights in the estate.
Fred H. Peterson. who effected the final
settlement between Corcoran and the at
torneys. last night said that when Corcor-
an and his Irish COUNSELOR Charles P.
ONeill. left Seattle July 6. 1909 Corcoran
took with him $40. 600 in cash and $4,000
in bonds of the Provident Investment
Company.
This company was organized to hold
the Sullivan lands. The bonds in sthe
Provident Investment Company were
worth 30 cents on the dollar. said Mr..
Peterson. so that Corcoran obtained near
ly S115C0o act as his share Of the Sulli-
van estate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-07
Highly Recommended.

Sample Brassieres, CSC.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-06
Monteagle, Tenn, and Return
Sewanee, Tenn, and Return

election for the said purpose above
named is hereby ordered to be held
at the school house of said district,
conducted by the trustees of the dis
trict as managers, on the 9Th day OF
June, 1911, beginning at o'clock a.
m, and closing at p. m, a registra-
ton certificate and poll tax receipt
being necessary to vote in this elec-
ton. All voters favoring the tax Wlll
vote "yes," against the tax mo-"
J. S. Wheeler,
S. J. Derrick,
E. O. Counts,
County Board Of Educah1
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-06
The Herald and News-the paper
that gives tho news while it Is news.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL SCHOOL
ELECTION.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF NEWBERRY.
In consideration of sufficiently
signed petition from the voters and
freaholders Of school district No. g.
known as Deadfall school district
asking icr election to vote a spe-
cia1 two ,o:''~ +3v to be used for
school ~--...-..>s :" said district the
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-06

w
In blessing we are blessed.
We then, can gain the high triumph
only by acceptiong the plan of the
perfect life. To- secure it, we may
have to pass along via Dolorosa, OF
agonize in a Gethsemane, endure a
Cross, observe the temporary triumphs
of enemies, but resurrection morn
ing and life, broken seal and dis
comfted guard, a Mount of Transfg-
uration- and a glorious church, march
ing to ultimate victory, shall become
part Of our inheritance, forever with
Him who triumphed for US.
There are battlefelds before us
which require utter devotion to the
same ideals of duty and self-sacrifce
that marked Christ's life. Our faith
ers fought their battles. We must fight
ours, with weapons of today's tenn
per, prepared in the forge of the mas
ter-workman. If we bend low, we
will hear the great diapason of the
great deeds of the past.
There is certainty, glory and salts
faction, in the redeemed life which
can not be found in the greatest and
noblest, of human careers. Devotion
and loyalty never We're surer of their
need, than when they linked their
destiny to cross, and helped to make
ii tie universal symbol of all that is
good and true and unselfsh, helpful
and ennob1ing, nay, divine. Hv Who
said: "I am come that they might
have light and that they might have
it more abundantly; I am the life'