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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-21

This table was made with the under
standing that the family of four persons
occupied an apartment in an apartment
house. The rent of small house might
he as low as So month or lower, but
the difference in fuel and other expenses
incidental to a house. il is believed, would
bring the expenses of the family mp to
the $50 month given in the table.
From the figures given above it APP
pears that for the clerk drawing the
average salary of s1.U19 a year a family
is out of the question. They also s1ow
that the cost of living in Washington is
about one-third again as great as ii was
in 1857 before the last reciassification
of the government employees and increa Sc
in salaries was made
The House committee on clvI service
reform, Of which Representative II. l..
Goodwin of North Carolina is chairman.
will make thorough investigation. L
has been learned. into the relations be-
tween the government clerks and the
government at the coming session Of
Congress. 1t is expected that the COM
mittee will frame bill which will be
reported to the House increasing the pay
of the clerks and also providing for a
retirement system.
The committee during the last session
held hearings on the Lloyd bill which
proposes to give the clerks permission to
become affiliated with labor organiza-
tons Mr.. Goodwin became i'll, however,
and the work of the committee was de-
layed 1t was intended TO take up the
the last session.
There are bills before the committee
at present providing for increase IN SAT
aries retirement systems. including
straight pensions and contriputory plans.
and bills providing for both pay increases
and retirement system. The hearings OH
these questions Will be very thorough, it
is understood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-21
CORPORATION ORGANIZED
TO HOLD UP PRICES
Will Advance Money to Cotton
Growers and Store Crop Until
Fixed Price Can Be Secured.

MACON, Ga. September 21.-The or
sanization of the Southern Cotton Corpo-
ration. with capital Of S4.O0o,0u0, the
purpose of which will be to control the
marketing of the cotton crop of the
south. was announced here Yesterday by
George D.. WadIey of Bolingbroke. one
of the .wealthest men in Georgia. As
sociated with Mr. Wadley, who will he
president of the concern, are prominent
business men of this city and Waycross.
The corporation. it is stated, viii ad-
vance money To farmers on cotton de-
posited in warehouses up to a per cent
of the prevailing price of the staple.
This cotton will be he'd and when the
fine arrives each year when a correct
estimate of the crop can be made price
viii be fixed and the cotton held until
such price is, obtained
Organization work, Mr.. Wadley stated,
lad started in 1000 counties throughout
the cotton belt In each county VIII be
an advisory board. consisting of five bnsl-
ness men and bankers and twenty farm
ers. all stockholders in the corporation
Th,,s, county boards will watch the prog
ress Of the crop and report TO the main
Offices which will he IN MacpH'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-21
Torchy Again.

Sewell Ford has one of his delightful
Torchy stories in our next Sunday Maya
zine, similar in quality TO the best OF
those that have gone before. and giving
the number fine balance. Under Way
With Uncle Rod is its title. Incle Rod
was man of affairs in the orient. but he
had been gore from Broadway for so
long that he Was entirely out of touch
with metropolitan Vats. 1t was w to
Torchy 10 show Uncle Rod about tire city.
particularly as he was an uncle of Rob-
ert l.lIins. Torchys immediate boss. The
complications into which Uncle Rod was
plunged on account OF former fair ac-
uuaintance required all of Torchy di-
plomacy and developed ne end Of hu-
morous situations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-21
OWNS $4,000 COIN.
Census Clerk Has Companion Piece
to California Mans Treasure.

Miss Mary r. Powderly of the asri-
cutura, division of the census bureau
possess es a half dollar dated 1S.ri mate
of the rare coin owned by Charles l..
Cross of Los Angeles, Cal. for which ne
said lie refused to accept an offer OF
So. 900. Miss Powderly said today she
is not so strongly attached to her coin.
half dollars dated 1sl1 are rated BY
coin collectors as the rarest specimens
of American coinage. init! Miss Powder
~ announced that she possessed one II
was thought that only two existed at
present. the one owned By the American
Numismatlc Association. in Chicago, and
the other owned by Mr.. Cross. ;
Mr.. Cross reluctance TO part with MS
coin is due he said, to the fact that lie
received il while boy in Niles. Mich,
and he has carried il ever since as a
pocket piece. He did not suspect its
value however. until he ran across a
dealer in coins, Tho told him.
Miss Powderly also possesses a twenty
five-cent piece and dime Of the date OF
1888.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-21
Maintenance Fund, $1,000, 1000.

The appropriation for the current fiscal
year under the head of maintenance was
81 ,I9o.uoa. Opponents of the Secretary
plan are expected to urge that instead OF
making this lump appropriation Congress
shall itself specify the exact amount OF
money. to be expended al each yard ana
station for maintenance This would qe-
prive the Secretary Of any discretionary
power. However. aside from the mere
maintenance of the yards large sums OF
money are spent therein for work upon
naval vessels undergoing repairs. and II
is contended that IL Congress once en-
barks upon this policy of debating en-
pcnditures In navy yards IL may have 70
80 farther and prescribe just what ships
are TO he repaired in each yard
Secretary Meyer has gotten together a
lot Of data during his European trip to
support his contention that the smaller
Yards should be abandoned, and there Is
prospect Of a lively contest on this point
at the next session of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-21
CALIFORNIAN SMOKER.
Entertainment in Eagles Hall opens
the Winter Season.

The season of the Caledonian Gun was
oponed last evening by SMOKER ana en-
tertainment given at Eagles Han The
committees in charge VAS composed of
DR.. Thomas NJ Her. Robert adams. VIII
lism smith. James anderson and Alex
an,ler Robertson
Musical hunters were furnished by the
cIilh orchestra, besides which Scotch
songs were sune by NJ J. Ward, James
Marble. " S. Quaine, \. Lawson. VII
liam Polrie. William Dtucners, James
Anderson. Robert Adams. William Smith.
T. 1oIrke James ellis and the Gale
DOMAIN quartet, composed of William
petrie, William Deuchers, James Ander-
son and James Stuart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-21
CHANCE FOR TEACHERS.
Civil Service Commission to Exam.
j. :. inc for Philippine Vacancies.

Persons ambitious To qualify for the
Philippine teaching service Will be given
an opportunity December tbs. the civil
: aervice commission having announced that
: on those dates examinations Will be held
sin various parts Of The country 10 III
? Fsaeancies they occur.
- 8 The entrance salary OF most male APP
q apointees is 81 30 year. apprentices being
T'elicible for promotion up TO $3.50 a year
as teachers Eligibility in the assistant
s.examination is required for promotion 10
the positions of division superintendent,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-21
LIVELY CONTEST AHEAD
OVER THE NAVY YARDS
Opponents Of Secretary Meyers
Economy Plan Propose to Block
His Recommendations.

a movement is said TO be aioot to block
the plan Of Secretary Never practically to
close some Of the smaller southern navy
Yards and stations IN the interest oil
economy. At present appropriations for
the actual maintenance Of the navy yards
and docks are made in lump sum. and
j, is left to the Secretary Of the Navy to
disburye this among the different yards
in his discretion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-21

which carries salaries ranging from
sl.soD 10 5000. The work Of American
man teachers is largely of a supervisory
character.
only men Will be admitted TO the as
slstant examination Women will not
be admitted to tile teacher eyamiua
lions except under special circumstances.
The Philippines school Year begins in the
early part OF June and ends with March
An interesting feature of Philippine edu-
cationai WORK - vacation assembly aud
teachers camp conducted each snrine
~ the bureau of education at the sum
mer capital in Baguio During this pc
Rod some OF the foremost educators i'm
the ! nlted states are In residence at
Baeuio to direct the work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-21
Nl\CE PIE.

Cut to s for o3c. Sl1p box of -.
]. Made in two shapes
Friendship size-A pointed end
Be!iciosos shape. seldom found in a
.,-cent cigar
Dessert size-A large after dinner
cigar. that closely resembles an inn
ported inyincible shape
Both chock-fu'l of quality tobacco.
\ special brand made for large
iobbing concern. but the label lid
not take. - We relieved the manu-
facturer Of his stock on hand at our
price. which means a saving of -
ner cent fnl, Nni,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-21
Present-Day Figures.

The following table for a government
clerks family of four persons al present
in Washington was compiled today for
The Star. after consultation with several
persons in the government service. The
table gives only an estimate of what
these government employees believe it
costs to live here and includes only
reaSonabl EXPENSES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-21
Cost of Living in 1852.

4 carefully compiled table. showing the
living expenses of government clerk
and his family in 49,, when the last
fight for an increase in pay was being
wased. furnishes interesting data for a
comparison with present-dav conditions
Some of the items included in the clerk s
living expenses of half a century ago are
no longer included in a similar list of
expenses of the present day clerk. Among
them are oil and candles. tuition and
schooling for children. The use of gas
and electricity and the public school sys-
TEN make these items obsolete.
The table compiled by the clerk showing
the expenses of himself and his family,
four persons in all. exclusive of servants,
living in Washington from July ], 1857 to
June 20. 1863, showing the various items
for the month and for the year, was as
f-IIr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-21
Remnant Lots of Foot
wear. Remarkable
Savings for Thrifty
PeODae.

WOMEN'S So AND $3.50 But
TON BOOTS. patent colt. gun metal
and black velvet. all sizes in the
lot: new fall styles Fri Sn .O2
day. pair -.
MISSES 500 JOCKEY BOOTS.
in patent colt and gun metal leath-
crs. sizes /. TO L only. S1 I'm
Friday. Il pair.
MEMS So AND $3.50 SHOES.
butcher cut, patent colt; sizes
10 So only. Friday. Sn OF
PAIR
BOYS s.o0 and $50 SHOES:
: lace and button. for school and
dress wear; sizes ) to D S1 so
Friday, pair
SCHOOL SHOES FOR BOYS. in
. sizes IL to 13: solid leather M2c
throughout. Friday. IA pair wv
Remnants of Domestics
4o-INCH UNBLEACHED MUSLIN,
best 10c quality. in lengths
Ito TO i yards Friday a 0Mc
APRON GINGHAMs. in lengths
from : to 20 yards. Fri AlAc
'I Tor or OF DRESS GiNGHAMs,
PERCALES. MADRAS POPLINs:
values up to 25c, Friday, z1Ac
LOT OF AMERICAN PRINTS.
GOOD lengths :, 1sro and eolors. $40
LOT OF 1Jc and 19c TURKISH
TOWELS. slight imperfec- z1Zc
. lions. Friday. each ~
LOT OF TOWEL CRASH. linen
hnish quality. Friday, a 4L2c
DOZEN SHEETS. for double
, beds. &c values. Friday. Roc
TmUN NJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-21
ROY Al. CIRCLE,

=" iSdI-s
cut 10 ) for 25c. ~ ~ box of ~,
This cigar contains an all-liavana
filler. with a broad-leaf wrapper. a
popular combination of tobacco. that
is selling well with the smoker who
likes an Havana smoke with an even
burn. 1t is needless for us To tell
YOU that this cigar WAS intended 10
sell for more money; that You vii
T readily see when YOU take the first
puif-Will compare fsvorahiv with
certain 1n-cent brands of the same
composition. Don't forget. our posi-
tive guarantee goes with every box
sold. III not as We say or to your
taste, we cheerfully refund your
money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-21
PAY OF THE CLERKS
Commission at Work to AsCer-
tain the Average Salary.
COST OF LIVING TODAY
A Comparison With Table Kept
by Clerk in 1852.
LAST FIGHT FOR AN INCREASE
Expenses One-Third Greater to Aver
age Clerk Than at That
Time.

! The average salary OF the classified
government employees in the District OF
Columbia is Sl.n1a. according To the latest
| Information available from the census
| office. The economy and efficiency com
mission is AT present working on data
which it hopes to have ready in about d
month. showing the average pay OF the
clerks in government service at the pres
| ent time
| 1t was pointed out By Herbert u. Brown
! of the efficiency and economy commission,
today. that while the number of clerks
| here is constantly increasing. the average
| i'll their salaries remains practically un-
changed 1t is estimated that about
10000 government employees above the
| class OF laborers are at work in the Dis
| trict now
| One of the main arguments Of the COM
mittee of one hundred, which is fighting
| increased and ii retirement system es-
| TIA blished is that the pay of the clerks IS
inadequate to support them in the man
ner in which they should live. can live.
| in Washington today. In the last fifty
/ eight years. which have passed $ nee the
| Redistribution of the government clerks,
| the cost of living has increased not only
! in Washington. but throughout the coun-
| try. But the pay of the clerks has not
/ been increased
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-21

Mrs. Anna Emily Mckalvey wife OF
James y. Mckalvey, died at her home in
Cumberland, Nd She was thirty lone
years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-21

II you wan; work read tie want Co
uTnns If ING star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-21
PALMA VISTA.
1T I'M.
Cut to : for &c. 500 per 100.
Packed - ara LOO in hnN

Packed ~ ard 100 i'm box
y small LGndrcs shape cigar-that
Is, straight cigar. With the End
cut off square. Is z size We have !
great demand for by smokers who
enjoy an easy-pulling cigar: con
tains All all-Ilayana filler with "A
selected Silmatra wrapper. Just the
combination in shape and tobacco
for the man who wants 4 mild
smoke. with enough kick in the
filler to give satisfaction. y box
of loo will settle your smoke prob
lem for quite little while.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-21
Remnant Lot of Chill
dren's Ready=to=Wear
0TnnGs.

,IJ-wooL. REEFE S FOR
CHILDREN: sizes 4 70 16 years IN
the lot. Values to $500. S1 .08
WASH ," DREssEs FOR CHILL
pI,E,\ & TO IA years: percales and
madras. 81 values. Choice AQC
Of n1 fns iG' FLANNEL GOWNS for
children TO II years. soc poe
values. Friday. choice
&c BINGHAM APRONS and Out
ing Petticoats. with bodies for
children: 10 dozen only. 12lLC
Friday. each
LOT OF KNIT UNDERBODlES
AND MUSLIN DRAWERS for chill
dren: SECS to Il years in zlAc
the lot Friday ........ :,
wear: cream serge. colored cordu
rows and red broadcloth in the lot,
sizes to years only. So ST 90
and $50 values.
READY-TO-WEAR HATS for
women. misses and children; new
fall styles. in reds. black. navy
and white Values. $50 and 02c.
$500. Friday. choice. 80.
PRINCESS CORSETS: new mod
els: all sizes in the lot. Fri .3Qc
PERCALE DRESSING sACQUES.
soc values All sizes in the 1 DC
lot. Friday choice
MUSLIN GOWNS FOR WOMEN.
soc values. Seven dozen in poe
the lot Friday, each.
e5c MUSLIN AND KNIT DRAW
ERS for women: choice \ OlZc
of the lot. Friday. a pair
COAT SWEATERS, mostly plain
white: some colors. sl.0O SQC
values Friday at.
PaincOats for Women
and Children.
10 RAINCOATS FOR WOMEN
AND MISSES: tan rub
berized $500 values. SD OF
10 RAINCOATS FOR WOMEN,
of guaranteed waterproof mo-
hair. $1,000 values. Fri SSs08
% RAINCAPEs FOR MISSES
AND CHILDREN: red, blue. tan.
Were $3.50. Friday, S1 OR
:; DOZEN RAINCAPES for chill
dren: neat gray stripe. Were O2c
$3.50 Friday. choice. $500.
;,-:--5-s-$~EPNDAWs....--.$;--;--.;;s.,,...
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-21

The totals given for the year in this
table correspond with those in the original
table. The monthly items the aver
age taken from the totals for the twelve
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-21

ST MD 81 ri tIS, NNIfIIl'ste' "'''
SMYRNA. in floral and oriental
patterns: size S6xi2 Sl oQS
inches. Friday. choice.
LOT OF IS ROPE PORllERES
size for double doors. heavy. ONO
chenille Friday, pair
LOT or soc SlLh floos
CUSHIONS. size ono lnches. COY
cred with fancy cretonne. poe
cpA\ITF. CHINA AND GLASS
WARE: small lots OF Saucepans.
Buckets. Pie Plates. China Nese-
table Dishes. Plates. etc;
values. loc to 25c. Friday. 2l2c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-21
Dress Goods Remnant.

LOT OF WOOL DRESS GOODS:
lengths. | TO yards. values
up 70 eye, Friday l0c
REMNANT LOT OF SILKS:
values to xl.00. in waist
and skirt lengths. Friday, In~,
a ward S|S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-21

Efficient and highly active
laxative. All ingredients
used are tested and guaran-
teed chemically pure. Alb
solutely full weight, and
made fresh every nRc
day. Special box. ... ~
The Sentinel=record., 1911-02-26
LucADE GIVES VERSION.
Charges That He is Being Prosecuted
 In Hits Efforts for Orphans.

Editor Sentinel-Record;
 Dear Sir--I was surprised to see in your paper of February 18th an article entitled R. P. dsucade restrained from the management Of the Interstate Or phans' Home. l was aware that pro oeedings had been instituted in the Chancery Court against me, and had attended the chancery Court on the previous morning. and stayed until after the case had been called, and, | understood. deferred for future action on account of the chancellor being a brother of M j. Henderson, secretary and treasurer of the new organization, and knew absolutely nothing more about the case until this article ap- peared in ycur paper that Judge Far mer had granted an injunction.
 So it seems that my opponents rushed secretly into the county court and secured a temporary injunction without my knowledge l cannot un- derstand how case that is pending in a higher court can be clandestinely transferred to | lower while still pend ing in the higher court. The law re-
The Sentinel=record., 1911-02-26
MARDI GRAS BALL
 TUESDAY EVENING
MANAGER coRRINGToN RECEIVES SPECIAL DECORATIVE AFFECTS
 FOR THE OCCASION.
Social Event One of the Most Popular of the Season and Epescially With Those Who Observe
 Lent.

The Grand Annual Mardi Gras ball of the Arlington hotel next Tuesday evening gives promise of being one of the most successful of it's many pre- deoessors, and this social fixture has ever been popular, not alone with the local and society deyotees here, but with many from other cities who come for the occasion.
 Those who observe Lent take espe- clal interest in this social features it means the last one in which they par ticipate until after this period of self denial.
 Manager J. w. Corrington, of the Arlington hotel, has ordered and re- ceived special decorative effects for the decoration of the beautiful danc- ing parlor on this occasion, and the musical program is also being special | ly arranged. The decorative effects are from New Orleans, the home of Mardi Gras, and will be a surprise in their extrayagance to society patrons. The throwing of confetti and the other innovations of carnival festivity introduced at this ball always makes It doubly popular with society people, The usual restrictions are, placed on the society event as to those attend ing. Dancing begins at 9:30.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-02-26

right have they to the legacy? If for the welfare of the children why have they not been interested in the years gone by?
 The money left these orphan chil- dren by good man is the negro in the "woodpile"
 Does the Rev. French Thompson. wao some time ago signed petition for the government to cut off the hot water, depriving 150.000 people an nually from the benefits of it's heating properties because he could not have his way about local matters, hope by such proceeding to wrench this prop erty and legacy from those who for more than three years nave spent their best energy and bright dollars to maintain the home and support the or phans? Does he and his comrades ex. pect tc win out in this fight because they covet the property and the legacy! Surely our courts of equity cannot be made a party.
 R. IF. LUCADO, President of the Childrens Home and
 Girls Protective Association Ope-
 rating the Interstate Orphans
 Home.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-02-26
DIPLOMAT DEAD.
Former Minister From Peru Found
 Dead in His Room.

New York, Feb. 25.-Juan F. FL more, 70 years old, member of dis tinguisaed Peruvian family and for mer member of the diplomatic corps of that country in the United States, was found dead today in his room in the Astor House, where he had made his home for the last six years. MT. Elmore has been in failing health for several years. Death was caused by heart failure.
 His brother, Dr. Albert E. Elmore, is Supreme Court justice in Peru.
 MT. Elmores body will be sent to Peru.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-02-26

quires that the parties against whom sHit Is brought should be notified of the change and ordered to appear in court on certain day at certain hour, but no notice has ever been served on me of either suit
 Neither French Thompson nor NJ. J. Henderson has ever contributed one cent toward paying off the debts, or supporting the children. Our money has been in the home for more than three years and neither of Us have ever received one cent of interest on the outlay. l personally have stood good for all groceries and there are some fer which am heled responsible several outstanding debts against the and have not been ablbe to pay be- cause of the opposition raised by these two churchmen. They have not only opposed me here at home, but they have published CT permitted articles to be published that nave been greatly lFrejudicial and hurtful to me both in Arkansas and other states.
 Why have these gentlemen can vassed the city to elect prominent men on their so-called board of trus- tees, to create public sentiment and organize Us out of business?
 Is it their desire for the legacy or the welfare of the children? What
The Sentinel=record., 1911-02-26
A Quarter of a Centnrv

Messrs H. Strauss and Company take pleasure in announcing to their many friends and patrons tae 25th an niversary of the opening of their es. tablishment, Monday, February 27th.
 We wish at this time, to extend cur sincerest thanks to all our friends in giving us most liberal patronage to help build up business of which we feel justly proud.
 Our efforts shall be to maintain the higa standard that we have set be fore us and whiea has enabled us to accomplish what We have.
 Extra special selling in all depart ments during our 25th anniversary celebration all week.
 Yeu are invited to attend.
 II. STRAUSS AND COMPANY. <
The Sentinel=record., 1911-02-26
A Dou5TlNG THOMAS.
Had His Falling Hair Stopped, and
 Dandruff Cured, Without Faith.

Dandruff Cured, Without Faith.
 H. B. Fletcher, Butte, Mont, Oct. 20, 1899, says: Like many other people, l have been troubled for years with dandruff, and within the last few months my hair came out so badly that l was compelled to have what had left clipped very close. A friend recommended Newbro's Herpicide. confess that I doubted his story; but gave Herpicide a trial; now my hair is as thick as ever. and entirely free from dandruff" Destroy the cause. you remove the effect" Herpicide IS a delightful hair dressing for regular use. Sold by leading druggists Send 1oc in stamps for sample to The Her picide Co, Detroit, Mich.
 One Dollar Bottles Guaranteed.
 Jacl0son's Pharmacy and Sorells Drug Company, Special Agents.