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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-03-17
STONERSVTTTF

Ruth, The little daughter OF MIR. and
MRS. George Il. Marker, fell into pan
of hot water and badly scalded her
right leg.
Robert Leese and sister, Miss Sadie,
spent Saturday and Sunday with their
uncle. Theodore Thurman, of near
Hanover, Pa
Mrs. David Currens spent Sunday
with relatives at New Windsor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-03-17

TALK ABOUT HARD TIMES
THEY HAVE EN- They who try To get
along without coal during the chilly
weather OF March and April. Smith
4 Reifsnider can deliver coal prompt
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-03-17
I INDERTAKERS' NOTICE.

The State Board Of Undertakers Of
Maryland will hold IT. Semi-Annual
meeting for EXAMINATION of all APP
plicants desiring to be- licensed,
TUESDAY, APRIL 18th, 1911, at its
rooms, 733-735 CALVERT BUILDING,
Baltimore city, beginningat 10 o'clock
a. m. All applications for the exami-
nation must be filed with this board
on or before APRIL 1st.
Applications for the RENEWAL Of
licenses must be filed with the above
Board on or before April 10th, 1911.
Application blanks will be furnish
ed upon request.
GEORGE w. MOWEN,
President.
Fl. III. HOUSEMAN, JR,
march AZ ct Secretary
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-03-17
HELP WANTED :?
SIS "A MONTH.

Wanted. "a competent woman to
cook and do general house work, for
which II viii pay $500 month No
was ing. Services beginning May 1st.
Apply to
MRS. J. J. WEAVER, Jr.,
E-r-17-3t UniontoWn, Mi
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Men Killed in Mine
Were All Americans

There are twenty uncovered bodies
in the Briceville Mine shaft, the scene
OF the fatal explosion OF several days
ago, ago, according to statistics brought
Cross director. who hurried to the
scene.
"The Briceville disasted was unusual
for such catastrophes IN America" said
ington this morning. Everyone OF the
eighty-five missing MEN, caught in the
shaft were rative Americans, and every
one OF them had families and many
reintives living near by. There ID
scarcely another mining community in
the country, SO Ear az know, where
there is an all.natiye American, and
white working force Of citizens
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Mrs. Ethel Trainum Sue
cumbs to Burns In Home
in Alexandria.
TRIPPED OVER CHILD
PLAYING ON STAIRS
Flimsy Dress in Flames, Whole
Body Is Scorched Before
Aid Arrives.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA,, VA, DEC, IL.


Unable to survive the burns sustained
night, Mrs. Ethel Donald Uranium,
wife of Bayne Trainum, died at the
Alexandria Hospital at $50 o'clock this
morning. Scarcely an inch of her be dy
escaped the soaring Of the flames, and
in the few hours she lived she suffered
great agony.
with an oil lamp in her hands, Mrs.
Uranium tripped over a child and fell.
The flames, catching her fiimsy dress,
spread from head to feet. In answer to
her shrieks her mother. Mrs. James
Magner, rushed to her assistance and
succeeded in beating out the flames
with her bare hands. in doing SO re-
ceiving severe burns.
An alarm Of fire was turned in. al
though the slight blaze OF the carpet
and furniture caused by the flaming
oil was extinguished before the arrival
Of the department. Mrs. Uranium was
placed on the Reliance hose truck by
the firemen and was rushed to Alexan-
drfa Hospital, where DR.. s. B. Moore
hopelessly attempted to save her life.
Up to the time Of her death she re-
manned conscious.
She IL survived by her husband and
an infant child. She was twenty-three
years old. Arrangements for the fu-
neral have not been made.
The historic Frost estate, comprising
235 acres Of land on the Potomac river,
between Happy Home. Belmont, and
Wellington, about three miles south Of
here, has been sold by the owner. Eu-
gene Frost, Of Hudson.
N. Y, to George L. Appich, of the firm
Of Thompson. & Appich, Of this city.
The property Is a portion of the original
estate Of George Washington. The
house. which still stands on the estate.
was erected in 176o. and was occupied
by Col. Tobias Lear, private and mill
tary secretary to Washington.
Mr.. Appich will subdivide the estate
into acre and half-acre lots.
The body Of Capt. Gilman D. Critten-
den. allDerintendent If the national
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
TICKETS READY FOR
MUSICAL CONCERTS
! OF WINTER SEASON
Pasteboards May Be Sent as
Christmas Gifts, and Ex-
changed Later.

Tickets for musical offerings that are
coming to the Capital carly in the year,
In a dainty little container, are T.
Arthur Smiths suggestion for an NIP
propriate Christmas gift for almost any
one.
Those who SO desire may send their
friends tickets to any Of the attractions
which may later be changed IL the re-
clpient wishes. Gadskf, Zimbalist,
EE Nh. .r, the Philharmonic Society Of
Harold Bauer, and the Minneapolis Or
chestra have been made available.
The season, which starts January 16,
with the recital of Harold Bauer, the
pianist. extends through to February %,
and includes the front rank treats
enumerated.
The Sunday evening musical service
Of the Church of the Covenant, Con-
necticut avenue and N street, which
has been given by various organiza-
lions, will in the future be given by a
permanent chorus choir, under the
leadership of Otto T. Simon, with
Lewis c. Atwater as organist. The
choir will be begun with sixty voices,
and It is proposed to increase this
/ number. A choral service Of selections
from the larger oratorios will be taken
up, and the choir will sing a pre-
liminary musical program each Sunday
SERVICE tonight viii f'G be- from eounod a
Redemption" The following choruses
will be sung; Forth the Royal Ban
n ne Is, Co.. nv phe .s ReproaehPe a1 The
Thou to All Brinsest Light" Beside
pear" and unfold Ye Portals Ever
The oratorios of 1.-THE Messiah"
est. paul. "EIiiah." "I lie and Death -
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Solons TO Get Mileage
Change for Christmas

Members Of the Senate and House
will get their Christmas shopping money
this week, when the liberal mileage al
lowances become available. The states
men will continue to draw mileage at
the rate of 20 cents per mile travelled
to and from the Capital.
An effort was made in the House yes
terday afternoon, during debate on the
urgent deficiency bill, to cut the mile
age allowance In half, but It failed on
q vote of 129 TO g.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Clara Barton Will Be
Ninety Christmas Day

Miss Clara Barton, founder Of the
American National Red Cross, Is pre-
pairing to celebrate her ninetieth BIRTH
day, on Christmas Day.
friends and relatives of Miss Barton,
staying by her side at Red Cross, near
Glen Echo, Nd, declare she is in ex-
cellent health, considering her ad-
xanced or ass ana neF ,s seTSIs Illness 81
to do her writing and tend to her cor
respondence as usual, and is unfailing-
ly bright and cheerful.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Sleeps in Window,
Seriously Injured

) WILMINGTON, Del, Dec. lz.-Franlr
MacGuire, twenfy-seven years old. -
In a serious condition at the Delaware
Hospital as a result of a fall out Of
q window early this morning. He fell
asleep In an open window on the Sec
ond floor of the house in Tatnall street.
and, losing his balance, he dropped to
the sidewalk
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Turnverein Program.

A musical entertainment win be given
by the Coiuinbia Tufnverein tonight at
o'clock at the clubhouse. s2s N street
northwest. This win be the last en-,
tertainment before Christmas. and a
largo attendance II expected. A fine
program has been arranged for the 90
casion.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17

Special services will be held at Grace
p. e. Church at 7:30 o'clock tonight
by Rev. Edgar Carpenter, rector, in
honor Of the Order OF Red Men.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17

Funeral services for John p. Astryke
were held from his residence. 1712 Duke
street, at o'clock this afternoon.
Tomorrow the body will be sent to
Glassboro, N. j., for burial. Tho ser
vices, which were conducted by tho
Rev. G. A. Luttrell, pastor Of the
Trinity M. e. Church. were participated
in by members of the various Masonic
orders, with which Mr.. Astryke was
affiliated.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17

By the House That Jack Built.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
LOCAL MENTION.

Electric Christmas Tree Lirhts.
Electrical Novelties and Toys, n Is,
Electric Flashlights, eec. Electric
Webster. III 9th.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17

J. Jay Gould, 4si 9th.
Tree toys. stocking gifts. tinsel.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17

Don't Miss Geo. Washington Under
British nag. today. Virginia, 9th. bet.
b. and g.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
FOR LADIES

Il oN AADA LC
Address Books,
Arm Bags,
Bags, fitted and
untitled,
Chatelaine Bags,
Carriage Bags,
Jewel Cases,
Handkerchief and
Glove Cases,
Brass Desk Sets,
Manicure Sets,
Flat Clothes
Brushes,
Coat Hangers in
leather cases,
Neck Pockets,
Playing Cards
and Cases,
Pocketbooks,
Sewing Sets,
Stickpin Boxes,
Suit Cases, fitted
and unified.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17

The body Of Capt. Gilman d. Critten-
an, superintendent Of the national
The Washington times., 1911-12-17

cemetery, near here. who died in his
lodge there yesterday afternoon, will
be shipped to CORTLAND, N. Y, for
burial. He was eighty-six years old.
and during the civil war served in the
Union forces. For the past fifteen
years he has acted as superintendent of
the various national cemeteries in the
country, and had served on his pres
ent assignment for the last six years.
Funeral services were held this morn
ing for Mrs. Maley, wife of Robert
Maley, who died at Alexandria Hos
pital yesterday. from her late home.
COL South Lee street. The Rev. H. M.
Canter, pastor of the Southern Method
ist Church. officiated. Tho body will
be sent to Stafford county, Va, for
interment.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17

For ladies and gentlemen. An I'M
usually large assortment, in brown,
black, or tan; IA, Is, or 16 CE M
inch sizes. Special ...... OCsUU
Special, 1S.inch Size, $3.50.
Fitted Bags in Walrus, Seal, and
Alligator, containing all toilet access
sories-$10 to SIS.
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Rolls, 76c to SIS

Just the thing for the student of
music. A large assortment, in many
feathers, at prices to suit all
The Washington times., 1911-12-17
Hat Boxes
Special, SIS

Made of high
grade leather, lined
s with satin $500
The Washington times., 1911-12-17

: Oreste Vessella and his band Of fifty
pieces will be heard in Washington dur.
Ing the holidays. Vessella will appear
at the National Theater on Sunday
night, December 81. With him this sea-
son are a number Of unusually good So
loists.,
New-York tribune., 1911-03-02
PENNSYlV lVANIA FENCERS WIN
Defeat Columbia Team in Close
and Spirited Match.

Pennsylvania defeated Columbia by a
score of bouts 20 In a dual fencing
meet in the Columbia gymnasium last
night. the issue Of the match depending
upon the final bout between Captain j. b.
Parker of Pennsylvania. and c. Z. Dwyer.
of Columbia. neither OF whom had been de-
feated up 20 the time when they faced
each other At the end of the bout the
Judges were unable to decide the winner.
ana an extra period was ordered. This
TOO. was 90 close that no decision could
be reached. aud two more periods were
necessary before Parker was finally ad-
Judged the winner. thus earning the victory
for his team The summaries follow
ri-s, rounds Piu. Columbia. defeated II
r,ahfshlnfr Pcnnsyl snla. after an extra period
- 4 Dwyer Columbia, defeated ". a. Peter
am rennsylN lnia after an extra period. j. Z
Parker Pennsylvania. Defeated :. Northrup. Co
lumbs
sacopd round-C r Dwyer Columbia de-
..s,.d IA Dahl sinner. Pennsylvania. W. A Peter.
sSn P@rnsytvanla defeated T. Northrup, Colurn-
hls after an extra period. J. y. Parker, Penn
s,i,,.n,s defeated Pitt. Columbia.
Tblrd rourd--H pshlshimer. Pennsylvania 81.
fsatei Scrthrup Columbia. after an extra
i,erioi : Piu Columbia. defeated w A Peter
an Tanusvlvhnis J Parker Psnnsylva MIA
defeated G L DwTer. col1mbls. after thrss
extra periods
Rafsres-s 4 Reitl. g.. rurn vereia Juds-.
II Delapour pr. s. Cairnes and +. Meylan.
all q Fsn:srs club of NeV FORK
New-York tribune., 1911-03-02
WOMEN PLAYERS CLEVER
Miss Alice Fish Defeats Mrs.
Schmitz in Lawn Tennis Match.

Putting plenty OF sting into their strokes.
the women lawn tennis players engaged in
some sensational matches Yesterday, Mrs
Frederick Schmitz. holder OF the national
indoor lawn tennis championship, net.ins
defeat at the hands of Miss Alice n Fish,
80, 1-6, s-3. The competitions among
the women on the courts Of the 7th Regi-
ment Armory marked the beginning OF the
practice for the fifth national indoor cham
ponship, which begins next Monday morn
Ing. Miss Fish was splendidly vigorous
from the base line Of her court. She an
ucipated the direction OF the champion 9
drives, returning the bail with added speed.
Mrs. schmitz repeatedly attempted TO gain
the net. At such times Miss Fish invari-
ably passed her. her shots 10 the corners
and side lines being remarkably accurate.
Another reversal Of form was experienced
by Miss Marie Wagner. the former holder
OK the championship, who was defeated by
Miss Clara Kutroff, Is, 81, 10. In the
deciding set Miss Wagner was twice within
point OF the match. Miss kutroff's won-
derfully effective court covering and her
skill in steadily returning the ball made il
possible for her % win. Mics Kutroff and
MISS wagner paired IN the doubles against
Miss Alice NJ. Fish and her sister, Miss
Fannie Fish. The latter pair were far too
won. 81, o..
Mrs. Schmitz paired i'm the doubles with
Miss Erna Marcus and the pair defeated
Miss Adelaide Browning and Miss Edna
other players who did well We're Miss Eliza
beth c. Bunce, the Hudson River cham
pion, and Miss Barbara Fleming, OF the
Plainheld Country Club.
The .ilfary OOpnrnftfaa ~ F,,-
cludes Miss Marie Wagner Mrs Frederick
Schmtz and Miss Edith Adele Bssg
New-York tribune., 1911-03-02
Gets Men Out in Vacant LOT
When Rain Softens Diamond.
tBy relesraph to The Tribune. !


Marlin, Tex. March l-McGraw surprised
the Giants to-day when he announced after
luncheon that all hands were TO report 70
him on q vacant lot back Of the Arlington
Hotel az . o'clock In 70 that time the
rlayers had expected 70 loaf all day, as
rain fell again during the morning and
rendered the field at Emerson Park unnt
for use The temperature also took drop
When the players-regulars and recruits
--appeared heavily svsthed in sweaters
they were handed basebais and told 20
give the assembled guests OF the hotel
demonstration Of the primitive game OF
pitch and catch some of them warmed
I'D in great style. but the majority just
lobbed- them up for an hour, and then there
was rush TO the bsthhouse. few heaVy
members of the squad added an hour : run
before they took of uniforms
II is warmer tonight, and as the sun
was cut for a couple Of hours late in the
afternoon practice probably will he re-
sunned al the ball yard tomorrow. II the
fn0eld is firm enough the usual practice
game will be played The older players
can lose no more time If they expect 10
get in any kind Of condition for the games
At Dallas and Waco on next Saturday and
Sunday.
Mathewson was the only one TO miss to-
dav's practice GRAY and Wilbur Robin
son took him away this morning on
hunting trip. and they did not return until
after dark. Matty said that ne got sll the
exercise that he wanted wadine through
the swamps
Hendricks. for the first timo I'm almost
week. was able 10 work with comfort on
account OF his bMstered heels. Macksl,
tho trainer. has been treating them. and
to-day the big south paw was able TO wear
his baseball shoes. Nagle. the pitcher, still
complains Of a sore shoulder, but declares
hat The baths will put him right within
few days.
Az the veterans arc IN good condition
Nrerkle. Meyers and Amos are triAe
overweight. but not enough 10 cause them
any WORRY Narquard Weighs more than
last season. but this is Offset by the fact
that he added an inch in neisht. measuring
o feet inches.
Fred Snodgrass arrived late this after
noon from California. He expected Arthur
shafer. who has just returned from his
coaching duties in Japan, 70 accompany
him. but found ont at the last minute that
Shafer would remain in Los Angeles for
some time. as his mother e. very Ill.,
New-York tribune., 1911-03-02
HARVARD REGULARS REPORT
Outlook Bright for a Strong
Baseball Nine This Year.
-Rv Telegraph Go TIE Tribune.

Cambridge. Mass. March baseball a.
Harvard down 10 a working basis
this afternoon. when last years regular
PLAYERS joined the squad in the cage. Sex
fon the coach now has about forty men.
including many battery candidates. but
within q week or two this squad viii he
cut I'm half and tho remaining twenty men
dereloped for tue team.
Because tbe pitchers have been allowed
TO serve no curves for the batting practice
and have not vot extended themselves.
there has been small chance 20 get line
on what are Uorvord's prospects FOR hard
hitting team. but there are somo good
0eldere and much progress has been made
already I'm base running.
CsYtain MacLaughlin has some good In
fold material. with himself and Potter, the
varsity second basemau. as nucleus
Potter viii be at his old place again but
N1acI.auehliu will doubtless 90 to third
bsse In Coon and Tones there are two
likely shortstops. either Of whom is better
than Carr. of last years varsity team.
I.eyrls. the football end. will play first base
rrless he Is needed 20 catch. but Reeves
last wears substitute. seems 10 he nllins
fhe bill
New-York tribune., 1911-03-02
RAIN BALKS THE SUPERBAS
Dahlen Takes Players on Long
Walk Over Mountains.

r" Telegram 70 me 1rih1nf.
Hot Springs, Ark. March bill Dahlen
and his Brooklyn players were prevented
from practice at Wilmington Park to-day
on account OF the ram last night. which
left the grounds in a muddy condition.
This, however. wGs not sufficient to keep
the players from Induling in jaunts over
the mountains ia both the morning and
afternoon. clad In heavy sweaters. Dahlen
took his band OF twenty-five athletes for
a two hours tramp this afternoon
schardt. a voungster secured from the
Milwaukee club. is highly spoken OF by
Tom Hughes, formerly with the Yankees.
Nap Rucker. Hho has been working out
with the bunch. has nothing but praise for
him. too.
Next Sunday team OF American Lea guers
and others. under the management of Bill
Donovan. will play an exhibition game
against Dahens athletes. Not word has
been received here about Doc Scanlon or
Harry Smith. Transportation had been ar
ranged for Smith at Pittsburg. but he failed
10 meet the other superbas there early last
Monday morning.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-02
ST|LLMAN BEATS IRVING.
Reaches Final Round in Harvard
Club Squash Tourney.
WINNER FORCED TO LIMIT
John w. Prentiss Earns Way to
Semi Final Round by Defeat
ing Ewing Taylor.

Pacing the ball with powerful strokes
L. du Pont Irving played Dr. Alfred Still
man, "a, the squash champion Of the Har-
ward Club. 70 his limit before the latter
reached the fnal round OF the champion
ship series yesterday. The score was lS--l2,
le--is and f5--5. Or. stillman expeneucef
considerable difficulty with Irving's wall
shots and in the second game after the -.
points the amazing steadlness OF 1rvtng
and a splendid command OF speed allowed
hin 10 take the game from DR.. stllnan
after thirty-four aces. pr. Sullrnan nnallv
wore his opponent out snd took the third
and deciding game rather easily.
In the lower half OF the championship
John ". Prentiss won his vays into ths
semi fnal round In reaching that position
he defeated Ewing Taylor. i5--2. i5-2 Prem
tiss has been playing the sensational gauns
OF the organization, his ability 20 get trs
ball in any position carrying him through
without the loss OF game. He was chal-
lsnsed by r. Fl Davis for the leading po-
sition on the club rating and 10 this match
Prentlss finally won at ls-l5. l5-i0.
Davis vas smbodened to challenge Prer.
tiss as his game was going faster than an7
Of the other men on the courts. He dis-
PLAYED this vieor 70 the limit against DI
pont Irving, who for the place In the serli-
anal narrowly edged through by the score &C
5-1S, I7-l4 and BIB DAVIS vas liks a
vhirlwind. going full tilt in the first sarnH.
II was only by continually playing rear
wall shcts and forcing the ball 70 bis or
ponents back hand that Irving managed -
pull the second and third games out an
even then there we're dangerous set points.
The top half of the draw has eontainsi
the gruelins matches as the big feld ~
sxty-nine competitors has drawn down -
the four survivors
The summary follows
Championship squash fourth round -
Charles Morgan defeated r Whitney, i5--ls,
l5--5 r. H Davis defeated J. Il. Kunt-
i5--S i5-i. /. du Pont Irving dettat.o @. Q.
Winston. 1J--11. l2--l5. l5--f ". P. sanger
defeated n. .. Pruyn, By default. .. P. starr
/ defeated a v. Swami, i5-3. 1e-iT. i5-I /:
John W. Prentiss defeated II. Ssttsrlee,
/ l5-9, l5-l0; Ewing Taylor defeated w r.
Sayre. Ills I5--lo. ij-9.
F,If,h .roa1d-pr Alfred stiilman. 2d. ds.
i7wi4. ls1l5' john ". Preo1iss ' 'deita,.i
} Ewing Taylor. I5--2, 49,
Semi-nnal round-Dr. Alfred Stillman o.
/ defeated L du Pont irving. f5-l2 ISIS.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-02
Yankees Gather at Hot Springs
Chase Finds Most of His Men on Hand to
Begin Training for the Season.

A furry OF snow welcomed the arrivals
this morning but II passed away and left
a good day. There was no work however.
That will begin tomorrow. There VIII be
a little baseball. Just passing the BAH
around, road work ove- the mountains and
baths. The facilities for conditioning are
good and the players like the place. The
whole squad looks to be I'm excellent con-
dition to begin work Big and strong men
predon,lnate.
Russell Ford. the star pitcher has broad
ened out and says be IS In great form, but
needs 20 take on a little weight. he,
Vaughn and Quinn never looked so well
Gardner wants to put on some weight. As
usual. he Is thin. Elliott. the new in
fielder. Is little chap and youthful Hart
zell. secured in trade from St Louis, made
himself az home with his new associates
in no time.
Frank Farrell. owner OF the club. was
here when his men arrived. He expects 10
give them some golf as part Of their train
ing.