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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-04-07
WATERSVILLE.

Miss Lillian Gartrel1, OF Howard
county, il a welcome guest at the
home of DIR. and Miss Estelle Waters
Miss Bessie Steiner, one Of Carroll
county's young and most efficient
school teachers, was visitor to the
Chestnut Grove school on Parents
Day"
The mercury registers 70 degrees,
almost summer heat.
Chestnut Grove school observed
Parents Day" last Friday. 1t was
observed for the first time in the his
tory OF that school. Parents Day
IL very generally observed in many OF
the most progressive schools in out
state. It has a two-fold object, first,
to bring the teacher and parents In
closer relation and stronger sympathy
with each other, second, it affords the
parents an opportunity to see the
work accomplished by their children.
Each child wrote an invitation to his
or her parents, under the direction of
their teacher, Miss Addie +. Spurrier,
They prepared a special program for
their entertainment.
The program Music, "Star-Span-
gled Banner" welcome, Ada Rimbey
music, "Mazurka Brilliante;;" recita-
Ii.
Runkles; recitation, Somebody's
Mother" Mary Steiner; solo, "A Little
Pansy," Ada Rimbey; dialogue, Seven
Little Brownies" Floyd Rimbey, Jesse
Main, Willie Runkles, Willie Lare,
Claud Rfmbey, Clyde Main, Paul Day.
hoff, in Brownie costumes; play,
Dolls Hospital" Carrie Rimbey,
Helen Runkles, Marie Fogle, Hattie
Rimbey, Edna Dayhoff, Fannie Hall;
music, Kentucky Babe" lullaby;
recitation, Landing Of the Pilgrims, II
Grover Lare; music, Battle Hymn Of
the Republic;" recitation, Smack in
School," Olive Poole; music, Ogalal-
la" drama, Ghost in the Kitchen, ''
Olive Poole, Carrie Rimbey, Herman
Hall, Raymond Rimbey; music, Betty
Brown" clerionel solo, Bernard
Harrison; recitation, Lord Ullin's
Daughter" Harloe Dayhoff; music,
Love Ne and the Worlds Mine; "
drama, Cabbage Hill School," Irene
Rimbey, as Miss Merton, the teacher;
Elsie Rimbey, as Miss Caroline Day;
William, Albert, George and John
Main, Paul, Roscoe, Harloe and Edna
Dayhoff, Bernard Harrison, Fannie
Hall, Edith and Howard CLANCY, Hat
tie Rimhey, Mckinley Rimbey, Jesse
Hall and Floyd Rimney, IS pupils;
music, by the Light OF the Silver
Moon" Coronet solo, Bernard Har-
rison- The recitations and dramas
we're rendered with considerable dra-
matte ability. When the program was
completed the teacher made few re
marks On the aim of Parents Day.
1T brings the teacher and parents in
closer relations. The parents realize
how earnestly the teacher is working
to advance their children. The teach
er sees how interested the pal tents are
in all that SO vitally concern their
children. Both are striving for the
same GOETHE moral and mental up
lift of the child. BY uniting is seen
tie proba bility Of success, for in ''Un-
ion is strength"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-04-07
LINEBOR9.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Koener and Mrs.
John Q. Warner spent Friday of last
week with Hanover friends.
Dubs and Warner shipped two car
loads Of cattle to Baltimore last week
Miss Mary Gwilt, student of the
State Normal School, Baltimore, spent
Saturday with Miss Ethel Hoffman.
Farmers are busy with their spring
work.
"A. G. Cent? and family moved from
Dover, Del, to this place On Wednes-
day. Mr. Cent? will operate the
Lineboro canning factory plant
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-04-07

CHAMP CLARK'S MILK STORY.
"A cow was grazing, a boy was sitting
On the fence. Does the COW give
good milk 2" asked Mr.. Clark. Nav,
she don't give nothing, you have Just
TO jump over the fence and take it
away from her" In order To take
your spring order for coal, Smith &
Reifsn1der will make their lowest
price in few days,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-04-07
MO. 1891 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Frank I. Lewis, Assignee Of Mortgage.
vs.. Fannie Cohen and Morris Cohen,
her husband, Mortgagors-
Ordered this 9Th day Of April, 1911,
BY the Circuit Court for Carroll county,
sitting a. Court Of Equity, that the
sale Of the property, mentioned in these
proceedings made and reported BY
Frank I. Lewis, Assignee Of mortga-
gee, be ratified and confirmed, unless
cause to the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the 9Th day of May, next;
provided a copy Of this order be IT,
serted in some newspaper published 10
Carroll county, once In three successive
weeks before the LIST day of May. next.
The report states the amount Of sale
to be $755.O0.
OSCAR ID. GILBERT,
Clerk.
True Copy; Test:
apr 7-3t Clerk.
1RA
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-04-07

YOU MAY FOOL THE PEOPLE
APRIL LIST. BUT NOT ALL THE
TIME. There's nothing people hate
80 much as to be fooled about their
Coal. This Coal we are handling is
prepared by company who are past
masters in the art of preparation.
Smith & Reifsnider for properly pre-
pared Coal.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-04-07
DOYLE & MAGEE
WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND.

Good results always follows the use Of Foley 9
Kidney Pills They give rompt relief in all cases
Of kidney and bladder disorders. Try them. For
sale BY Shaw Drug Co.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-04-07
The Carriage Your Wife Drives Ont Il

should be good as well as good looking
That's why you shouldn't buy i from
concern which shows you only cata-
logue, but from an establishment where
you can see and thoroughly examine the
carriage itself before you buy it. You
can do that here.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-04-07

= TATEMENT Of the Travellers In
= surance Company Of Hartford,
Conn, to December 81, 1910.
Capital ........ WYNN. us $500, 900
Total Admitted Assets. .... 75,296,OO5
Total Liabilities. ...... 64,277,S25
Surplus. ..... ........ 1851
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-04-07

~ TATEMENT Of Cne Western As
~ surance Company Of Toronto,
Cam, to December 81, 1910.
Total Admitted Assets. 81, 1861 ,431
Total Liabilities. ....... 1895, 449
Surplus. ........ ..... 965,982
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-12-19
AUCTION SALE OF FURS
Begins To-day and Will Continue
Until Saturday Mt SIoan's.

Commencing this morning at II o'clock
and continuing until Saturday, with after
noon Sessions at o'clock the auction firm
Of c. G. Sloan & Co.. Inc, will conduct
IN their salesrooms, 14O7 G street north
west, a remarkable auction sale of furs,
the entire lot being a recent importation
Of the Siberian Fur Company, OF New
York.
The collection includes many OF the
richest specimens OF wild animal rugs,
such as polar bears, tigers, grizzly bears,
and leopards, ever shown here, and in
this particular the sale promises to be
one of unusual interest.
The exceptionally fine display OF Alaska
sable, cross fox. lynx, and ermine, in
sets. scarfs, and pillow muffs, will appeal
to every lady, as will the unusual show
ing of stylish 1911-12 models of coats of
Alaska seal. Russian pony, mink. marten,
caracul. Russian sables, and others.
For the autOmobilist there Is an attrac-
tive showing OF fur-lined coats for men
and women and fur-lined rugs for autos
and carriages.
The firm of c. G. Sloan & Co., for the
convenience of patrons of this sale, have
made special preparations in the display
of this rich selection of furs, and have
enlarged the seating arrangements for
the comfort of all attending both the
morning and afternoon sales.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-12-19
XMAS SHOPPERS
TO Be PROTECTED
Special Police Detail for the
Business Section.

That the Christmas season may be a
time of real merriment instead of rowdy-
ism, a special detail of police will be sent
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights
to maintain order in the business sections
A special order was issued yesterday by
Maj. Sylvester, who says that many per-
sons visit the crowded downtown sections
on the eve of Christmas for no other
purpose than that Of disturbing shoppers
1T should be remembered" reads the
order, that the hard-worked men and
women employed in the stores and those
who have no other opportunity than
Thursday. Friday, or Saturday nights
in which to make their Christmas pur-
chases are entitled to freedom from
annoyance and from such illegal and
unwarranted interference"
Parents are asked to cooperate with
the police in enforcing the law. Many
merchants have requested that policemen
be detailed to their stores to preserve
order.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-12-19
ASSIGNMENT OF JUDGES.
Temporary Work for Members OF
United States Commerce Court.

Attorney General Wickersham yester-
day announced the assignment of three
judges of the United States Commerce
Court to temporary work during Janu-
airy in the newly created Circuit Court
districts.
Justice Hunt is assigned to the South
ern district of Montana. Justice Garland
will sit at st. Louis, and Chief Justice
Knapp will hold court at Chicago. The
assignments were made on account Of the
fact that there are no cases here for con-
sideration by the Commerce Court until
February. These designations were ap-
proved by Chief Justice White, of the
United States Supreme Court.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-12-19
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TODAY.

Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company.s
cleaners from foot Of Seventh street for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk dolly at 645 D. m.
Steamer Charles Macalester for Mount Vernon and
Marshall Hall leaves Seventh street wharf At ID
N. and IS p. m. daily, except Sunday.
Cars from Fifteenth street and New York avenue
every quarter hour for main er.=ance Zoo PARK
CHEVY Chase. and Kensington.
Washington. Baltimore and Annapolis Electric
Railway operates Ei<tykTee limited trains each day
between Washington and Baltimore leaving Eff.
tenth street and New York on the hour
and half hour. Also trains to Annapolis i've min
utss after the hour
Cars from Fifteenth snd streets northeast direc.
to National Trimming School and Badensburz
Chesapeake Beach train schedule in railroad
column. Take New York avenue COLUMBIA Linsl
street car. For additional information phone Lin
coin 1879.
To Great FaIls-Great Falls and Old Dominion
Railroad every few minutes from Thirty-sixth
and II Ttreeta
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-12-19
ONCE MORE THE TAXI.
This Time High Treasury OmcIal
Offers Hints.

when may I go taxicabing?" q
This particular question is worrying
many of the officials OF the Treasury De-
partment, despite the fact that the Comp
trolIer of the Treasury in a detailed
opinion of five pages decided that If an
official is high enough he can hire a taxi
cab ana render an expense account for
That's the rub None of the officials
is certain whether he is included in the
coterie designated as of sufficient re-
sponsibility and position to go taxi
cabling.
The argument began when George E.
Roberts. Director OF the Mint, taxicabed
to Union Station from the Treasury and
sent in a 81 expense account.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-12-19
WOMAN H0LD-UP CASE.
Mentally Unsound" Is Theory of
Laney Defense.

Margaret z. Lafrey, indicted for hold
ing up Charles hatfield, a grocer, of
652 Park road, July last, and robbing
him OF sos, was on trial yesterday be-
fore a jury in Justice Barnard's term
Of the Criminal Court.
Her counsel advanced the theory that
the prisoner was temporarily mentally
unbalanced at the time, and that the
pistol used by her was not loaded. Matt
field testified that as he was about to
close the store, Mrs. Lafrey, a former
manager OF the place. entered and locked
the door behind her. When he asked
what she wanted, he alleges, she pointed
pistol at him and demanded the days
receipts, which he passed over to her.
He said she had a black veil about her
face.
The prisnoer testified that she had alb
solutely no recollection OF what happened
that day, and said that her memory had
failed on many occasions in the past.
The case will be continued this morning.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-12-19
WILL DISCUSS TRANSFERS.

Officials of the citizens universal trans
fer conference have announced that the
mass meeting to consider the reciprocal
transfer movement will be held on the
evening of Friday, January Il. in old Ma
sonic Temple .-.---....- ..--.'
Several Congressman interested in the
welfare OF the District and strongly in
favor of universal transfers are to be
invited to speak.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-12-19
want 10 Go I'm Vaudeville.

If you have talent and ambition It is
easy TO make big money In vaudeville.
II you want experienced training and
bookings, write to-day to the under
signed. All communications confiden-
tial. Give details of ability-whether
you sing. dance, play, talk, or can en-
tertain in other ways. Address VAUDE-
WILLIE, care Herald.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-12-19

In the eight years of it's work the
United States Reclamation Service has
built 5,967 miles of canals, 10 miles of
tunnels, 219S bridges, and three of the
highest dams in the world.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-12-19

In Holland apothecaries sell medicines
only upon physicians prescriptions, while
druggists sell all sorts of drugs and
kindred articles.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-12-19

The Nearest Grocer Can Supply You
with Jno. G. Meinberg's Bread. Why
not have the best fog your family?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-12-19

Perfection in Oyster Cooking
Phila. Oyster & Chop House, 513 18th NV
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-12-19

An English torpedo boat using gas en-
gines has attained one-third greater
speed on one-half the weight OF fuel and
with two and one-half times greater
cruising radius than ,steam-propelIed
boat Of the same type and size.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-12-19

VIM. Cannon's Famous Purlssima Rye
For Xmas. A whisky of ideal quality Best
for health. Best for hospitality. LIS 7th
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-12-19

Stocking Gifts, Toys, Colored Paper,
Favors, Tinsel. Snow. Gould's, 421 9Th St
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-12-19

North Dakota, Wisconsin, Nebraska,
Oregon, and New Jersey will choose
delegates to the national conventions by
direct vote.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-12-19

pinch of salt to the pound Of fruit
that is being stewed will bring out the
flavor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-12-19

The Dutch Inn, 515 nth st. n. w,
Open evenings during holidays.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-12-19

Electric FlaahIights and Novelties.
Electric Webster, III 9th.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-12-19

The nut trees Of the world could sup
ply nourishment to its entire population
IL necessary.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-12-19

Handsome Quar-
tered Oak COmbi-
nation Bookcase,
like cut; has carved
top, shaped French
plate mirror, drop
lid, pigeon = h o | Q
desk and drawer; 5
book shelves, with
heavy plate glass
door. An attractive
gift piece.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-06-09
HONDURAS TREATY
SLIPPED THROUGH
Senate Committee During
Absence of the Senators
Opposed to 1t.
(National News Association)

Washington, June 9.-Taking ad-
vantage of the absence from Washing
ton of Senator Shively. who was at.
tending the funeral of his mother-in.
law at Brookville, Pa, and other sena-
tors opposed the Honduras treaty, the
friends Of Dollar Diplomacy" forced a
vote today on the treaty in the senate
committee on foreign relations and
succeeded in reporting it out of the
committee. Four senators, all oppos-
ed to the treaty, were absent-Shive.
ly and Raynor (Democrats), and Smith
and Borah (Republicans). If these
four had been present they would all
have voted in opposition to favor
able report. and there would have
been an adverse report or no report.
But the advantage is only temporary
The senators on their return may de-
mand a reconsideration of the vote and
will certainly prevent a ratification OF
the treaty in the senate. Republicans
present voted for the treaty. The
Democrats present were solidly
against il,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-06-09
WENT TO SEE WORLD
Said a Runaway Returned
From Indianapolis.

After the story that he was in a
Cincinnati hospital with leg cut off
and in a serious condition, had been
circulated, William Moss, who ran
away from home on Monday, return
ed this morning. His parents, living
at $40 North Eighth street, had been
wiring the Cincinnati hospitals in vain
quest of the boy. He said this morn
ing that he had been to Indianapolis
to see the world Harley Pea, 1925
North J street, is said by the police
to have started the report that young
Moss was injured.
Patrolman Harry Hebble nabbed an
eleven-year-old runaway from Hamil-
ton, Ohio, last night at the C. & O.
station. Joseph Ruhl, the youngster,
went to Cincinnati a day or two ago.
He purchased ticket for Chicago,
with part of SO which he had stolen
from home. Local authorities were
ordered to be on the lookout for the
boy. He did a great deal Of wailing
at police headquarters last night and
said his teacher had whipped him, and
to increase his suffering. his parents
didn't sympathize with him. The boy
was turned over to Officer J. H. De
Armoud, of Hamilton. by the police,
He was taken home this morning.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-06-09
HE FILES A SUIT
TO COLLECT $3.50

In order to collect claim of $3.50
for gravel, suit has been brought In
the Wayne circuit court by William c.
ones against Charles Gray to foreclose
on a mechanics lien. The defendant
contracted for cement sidewalks in
front of lot in West Richmond, the
complainant alleges. He further AYERS
that he furnished the gravel for the
cement. He asks that the claim be
satisfied. even il it is necessary to sell
the lot to satisfy the gravel claim and
attorneys fees Of SIS.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-06-09
RICH CLUBMAN SHOT
Fatally Wounded by Wife's
Former Maid.
National News Association

(National News Association)
San Francisco, June &C. Frederick
Kohl, a wealthy clubman of San Fran
cisco, New York, Washington and
Philadelphia. is dying today as the
result of a bullet wound, inflicted by
Adele Verge, formerly maid to Mrs.
Kohl.
The girl met Kohl in the corridor
of the Grant building. Both were on
their way from the Superior court,
which is housed there, following the
trial of the suit against him and Frank
Miller, which had been instituted by
the girl on the ground of malicious
persecution.
Kohrs suit was non-suited. Deter
mined on revenge, the former maid
drew a revolver and shot him. She
was arrested. Miss Verge declared
that Kohl and Miller prevented her
from obtaining employment.
The dying man is a member of the
New York Yacht club; Metropolitan
club of Washington and Richmond
County, Town and Country club OF
Philadelphia.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-06-09
COMMENCE TRIAL
OF c, D, SHELDON
Blind Pool Wizard" Num-
bered Many Canadians
as His Victims.
(National News Association,

Montreal, June 9.-The trial has
commenced here of Charles D. She;-
don. the so-calied "Blind pool wiz
zard.' whose get-rich-Quick methods
Of finance are said to have cost Can.
adams many thousands of dollars. The
charges on which he Is being tried are
those OF embezzlement. He is alleg.
ed to have fleeced his victims out of
sums aggregating nearly S2.0OO.0 900.
So far as Is known he is now practi.
cally penniless.
SheldOn's operations in Montreal be.
gan about three years ago when he
opened an office and carried on an in
vestment and brokerage business, ad-
vertising extensively. For a time, 1t
is said. he paid from % to so per cent.
on the investments monthly, and in a
short time money came pouring into
his office from ali parts Of Canada.
Agents were employed in many towns
and cities to solicit and collect mo-
ney for him on 10 per cent commits
sion.
Last summer the newspapers began
an investigation of his business and
an expose of his methods followed.
Sheldon. maintained that he was doing
a legitimate business and offered to
submit his books to the crown attor.
ney for complete investigation. On
October 13. he suddenly fled from the
city before the officials had an oppor-
tunity to investigate further.
He was lost sight Of until March
81. last. when he was located and ar.
rested in Pittsburg. In that city he
had been playing the stock market
and IL is believed that he had lost all
of the money which he had taken with
him from Montreal. The police in
vestigation following his arrest devel-
oped he had lived in Scranton, Pa,
before coming to Montreal. In the
Pennsylvania city he was known as
Charles ID. washburn and under that
name he is said to have been involved
In some shady financial transactions.
sheldon is also alleged to have been
in trouble some years ago in Brockton,
Mass.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-06-09
HINES HANGING TO
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
tNational News Association

Chicago, June 9-Edward Hines,
the millionaire lumber man who is ac-
cused Of being at the bottom OF the
bribery and corruption through which
William Lorimer was alleged to have
been sent to the United States SEN
ate, is hanging on as tenaciously to
his membership in the Union League
club as his senator is hanging onto
his seat in the senate
Despite the action Of several mem
bers of the club asking for an investi-
CATION Of his part in the legislative
bribery scandal with view to kick
ing him out OF the club he has de
ciAred that he will not resign under
any circumstances.
It was reported that the club has
decided to await the Investigation Of
Lorimer's election BY the United
States before taking any action on
Hines membsrship.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-06-09
HUNDREDS CRUSHED TO DEATH
BULLETIN.

Mexico dead, to
sevave
Relief society hundred
dying in the Sebastian
falling walls Inhabitants
are complete
Mount Colma 10 described second only that
peptated by vesuvus Residents which
Of
that collapsed while they praying
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-06-09
MAIL ORDER HOUSES
WERE SUBPOENAED
(National New. Association,


Chicago June 9.-Big mail order
houses of Chicago. New York. St.
Louis, Kansas City, and Davenport,
Ia, have been subpoenaed to testify
before the special grand jury en-
paneled by Judge Landis. which IS in
vestigating the lumber trust.
These houses, it is saic. not only
are voluntary witnesses but even are
anxious to testify against the lumber
companies which make Up the trust.
They have been engaged in conflict
with these concerns for many years
and promise verbal and documentary
proof that a gigantic combine to choke
competition is in action.
All the actions of the grand jury are
being kept secret.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-06-09
MOTORCYCLE RIDER
HAD A LEG BROKEN

Dick Taylor, while riding a motorcy-
Gle south on the Boston pike on Fri
day morning struck the c. & o.
bridge. his machine rebounding and he
going down the steep embankment
His leg was broken Taylor was taken
to his home and his injuries dressed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-06-09

oTATg AND LocAL-Fair and warm
q tonight Saturday fair and
rafM.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-06-09
NAMES BITTLER

Indianapolis, June o. Governor
Marshall appointed George Bittler.
Democrat, OF Fort Wayne, q member
OF the state board Of accounts, with Z
four years tern.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-06-09
FINAL SETTLEMENT

Final settlement OF William S. Dick
inson, executor of the estate of the
late Mary p. Hart. has been filed in
the Wayne probate court. The total
charges and credits a. shown BY the
report are 3516la.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-06-09

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