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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
MINSTKELS AT PARTY.
Fred J. Mersheimer's Fifty-Fifth
Natal Day Celebrated,

Fred J. Mersheimer celebrated his fifty
fifth birthday anniversary last evening at
his home, 1904 East Capitol street, the
minstrel troupe of Washington Lodge Of
Elks contributing to the entertainment.
Mrs. Mersheimer, Mrs. William HAM
mond, Miss Mamie Mersheimer. Mrs. F.
P Hall and Mrs. Sadie Maltby served re-
freshments.
The guests included George p. Hoover,
J. T. Mofitt,' Solomon Lewis. D. ]. j.
Kaveney, F. J. Whitehead. Frank P.
Hall. John c. Maxwell, George Havell.
E. B. Browne, DIR. William Walter,
Charles Connors. F. A. Kidd. AL. Barron.
Norman Pruitt, T. ]. King. SAMUEL Rich
ards, A. Cohen, A. Abbott. w. j. Tharp,
A. V. Girard. August Hegeman, Jacob
Richards, H. Howe and James l.. Ward
The members of the minstrel troupe
who assisted in entertaining were George
Ackman, Clarence e. Bright. James A.
Balderson, James A. Clinton, Patrick r.
Coffey, G. Owen Davis. William Dawson.
Carlton r. Eagle, John J. German; VIII
liam W. Georges, Fred Hermann, Charles
Hermann, Allen Hollander. Charles r
Myers, Tracy NJ. Payfair. Frank NJ.
Pierce, Frank Rebstock. Roland r. Rod
rick, Herman Richards. Balsey F. Sauter,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29

A Store With
Many Attractions
For Visitors.
1T Is THE ONLY DEPARTMENT
STORE ON THE MAIN THOROUGH
FARE OF THE NATIONS CAPITAL
HOUSE AND CAPITOL-therefore the
most accessible.
We have the most varied display Of
souvenir post cards to be found any
where.
We have a well equipped souvenir
department.
We have a free checking system of
packages.
ladies, with free stationery.
post cards can be addressed and stamps
secured.
We have private telephone booths for
local or long-distance phone service.
We have telegraph station.
We have free bureau Of information.
where questions can he asked about the
location OF any department in the
store. or points regarding the city
given.
where a simple lunch or an elaborate
dinner can be ordered, and filled with
dispatch.
This store is rightly known as the
busiest store in all Washington, be-
cause of its big value giving
Why not do your spring shopping In
Washington, and HERE?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
Charter Granted.

A charter has been granted by the state
CORPORATION commission to the Founders
Company, Inc. Of this city, with a max
imum capital stock Of 100000 and min
imum Of $4,000. The object is to conduct
a theatrical and amusement business. Of
ficers of the association follow: Clarence
Moore, president; Gist Blair. vice presi-
dent; John F. Wilkins, secretary and
treasurer all of Washington.
John A. Nicol has been appointed clerk
of the circuit court for Prince William
county, Va, to fill the vacancy caused by
| the death Of Judge William E. Lpscomb.
p. A. LipscOmb. youngest son of Judge
Lipsc0mb, is to be the deputy clerk. Mr..
Nicol is a brother Of Judge c. E. Nicol
of this city. Both of the new officers have
already qualified and entered upon the
discharge of their duties. Mr.. Nicol was
formerly in the real estate business.
A special program, with a number OF
unique features, has been arranged by
the members Of the Old Dominion Boat
Club for their smoker, which will be
held this evening at the Elks home.
be served and there will be music and
speechmaking. together with q number
| of other things which will not be made
public until the time OF the affair.
General News.
At meeting Of Samaritan Rebekah
Lodge, No. %. Order of Odd Fellows.
held at its hall last evening. Mrs.
| Lizzie d. Pemar was elected delegate,
with Mrs. Robert Evans alternate, to
the annual state meeting. which will
Mrs. William Cash was chosen district
| deputy.
tertainment which will be given April
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29

81 next The proceeds will be for the
school and chapel funds Of the Odd
Fellows Orphan Home at Lynchburg,
Va.
Stephen Timney in the police court this
morning was sentenced to serve thirty
days in Jail on a charge Of habitual
drunkenness.
A business meeting of Oriental Lodge,
knights of Pythias, was held at its hall
ast evening, when considerable routine
business was disposed Of.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29

Garden Hoes, ex-
ira grade steel. T.
inch size. long han
die. riyeted.
Onion Hoes. l.
prong style; good
grade steel: long
handles. riveted.
Six Tea Saucers,
American porcelain;
choice of three dec
orations.
Pre- serving Ket-
ties. seamless en-.
amei; riveted han
dies: 16-pint size.
Potato Fryers, of
best Russia iron;
separate wire drain
basket.
Sink tr q liners,
Frisco patent; made
NJ heat ehareaa tin d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29

$45 Wilton Rugs,
s szas. at. $3.50
Only Is in this
lot. samples. no
two alike: finest
worsted yarns,
copies Of oriental.
also conventional
designs; soft COL
orings. Very spe-
cial for Thursday
only at $27.59.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
Plans for Rixey Trial.

Preparations are being made by the
attorneys for the defense for the trial of
c. Jones Rixey. president of the defunct
Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust Corpor-
alton. which is slated to be heard April
10 next. The attorneys will argue, it is
believed for a change Of venue. No jury
has as yet been summoned. 1t Is under
stood that Rixey will be present on that
day in the corporation court. accompani-
ed by his counsel:
It is expected that within short time
the depositors will have an idea what
per cent of their deposits will be re-
turned to them. 1t is believed they may
get twenty-five cents on the dollar. This.
however, is said to be mere speculation
The cost incident to winding UP the at
| fairs of the defunct concern is said to be
considerable.
Eight indictments are pending against
Rixey. Since he appeared in court he
| has been living at his home in Washing
ton. having furnished bail bond in the
sum Of $4,000 for his appearance when
wanted.
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G ard En- Rakes,
best malleable iron,
IL or IA tooth, long
handle, riveted.
Bread T o a sters,
w IL son patent;
toasts I slices of
bread and sleeps
tea at same time.
] ard 1 nieres. of
best glazed stock;
handsome colorings
and shapes; 9-inch.
Teapots. Of best
brown earthenware.
highly glazed; pref
ty shape; 6-pint.
Fruit or Potato
Press. apa n ned
frame: patent re-
movable cup; nice
size.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29

Albert s. Smith, Joseph II. Wood, John
c. Wood, Harry Vollmer, William c.
Yates. Leo Zwissler, Stephen p. Laut and
Samuel II. Cover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
g gLasstjs f Rus: 800 $12.@5

Heavy, seamless, cOlOrs to har-
monte with almost any decOra-
ton. Orientals, florals, two-tone
blue, red or green. Thursday,
S1oq5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
Communications Referred.

A communication from the board of di-
rectors of the Alexandria Free Kinder
garten asking for an appropriation of $500
for that institution was referred to the
finance committee. A resolution appro-
priating the sum of 1926 for purchase OF
street sprinkler was referred to the street
committee.
Petitions for improvements were
granted as follows: r. c. Pullin. to
erect temporary frame shed at 314
Queen street; w. H. Mcdowell, for
improvements at 32S South Alfred
street; s. d. Lane, for improvements
at 419 North Henry street.
A petition of Charles Mankin for per-
NIT to make Improvements to house on
North Patrick street was referred to the
street committee, as was also q Pc
tition of Colbert Ellis to erect frame
dwelling mouse with metal roof at 416
North Patrick street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
Specially good
New Ala=WOOl
Suitings for
Csc a Ward

SuitingS are very much in evil
dence this spring for the making
Of tailored outer apparel, espe-
cially striped effects.
We've a splendid quality Of ALL
wool 43-inch Suiting in gray,
jasper and black grounds, with
almost invisible pin stripes.
The unusual width will make it
possible to buy very little Of this
material for a tailored suit or
skirt.
See what a pretty fabric this is
tomorrow-it'll pay you to find
out.-First Floor-Dress Goods
Section.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
Very Attractive Wash
Striped V0iles at
12Hc a Ward

They will look so good to you
that you will Immediately want
to buy enough of them to make a
new frock.
1t is q inches wide; corded eff
fects with 3 cords. space and then
. 2 cords. which makes a break in
the plain weave.
Choice of a wide range of col
ors. such as violet, wistaria, light
blue, delft blue, navy, old rose,
pink, mulberry, green, tan,
brown, black and others.
Buy tomorrow a generous GUAM
tity at 121sc a yard.-First Floor
Wash Goods Section.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
Election of School Trustee.

A joint session of both boards was
held and Oscar w. Phillips was elect
ed a school trustee from the first
ward, without opposition, to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of
Laurence Stabler. Mr.. Phillips was
nominated by Councilman Yates.
A resolution appropriating the sum
of $1,000 to become available June 1
next for the extension of the north
west trunk sewer from a point on AL
fred street north of Oronoco street was
referred to the street and finance COM
mittees.
An ordinance making it compulsory
for property owners to tap sewers
where the same passes their property
and making failure to do so punish
able by a fine of from IS to $50 for
each offense was referred to the joint
committee on streets and general laws.
Upon the recommendation of the light
committee 1t was decided to place cleo
trio lights on North Henry street at cor
ners Of Pendleton, Wythe and Madison
streets. The committee reported that
twenty-four street corners in the city
were without lights of any character, and
that the cost of installing gas lights on
these corners would be $226, but it
deemed it inadvisable to install them just
now. The report was adopted. The re-
port of the committee for an improved
gas lamp at Duke and Lee streets was
adopted. A petition for an improved gas
lamp at the northeast corner of Fairfax
and Cameron streets was referred to the
light committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29

Water Pitchers, of
thin-blown glass, n
gal. size; choice two
shapes.
Six sheets Of Man
ahan's Extra Quail
ity Double-stfength
Tar Paper.
Teapots, OF gran
lite iron: handle and
cover; 4 and 5 pint
size.
Six Water Tum-
blers. finest thin
blown glass; pretty
shape; Coz. size.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-04
CRUISER ORDERED TO HAYTI
Salem to Join Four Other American
War Vessels and Protect Ameri-
cans and Europeans.

Neutrality-suspicious. from IIayt.
caused the cabinet to take up the sit,
uation there and Immediately after
the cabinet meeting on Friday, the
swift scout cruiser Salem was given
hurry orders to proceed to Haytien
waters.
The Salem will join the Chester
which is a ship of the same type. The
policy in sending swift and capacious
cruisers to Hayti is based on the sus
picions that these vessels may be
needed as places of refuge in case the
coast cities where most of the Euro
pean and American citizens dwell
should become the scenes Of uncon-
trolled anarchy.
There will be, on the arrival OF the
Salem, a squadron of five American
vessels engaged in the work of pro
tecting American interests and per
sons-the Chester, the Salem, the
Des Mo.nes. the Petrol and the Peoria,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-04
PUT TARIFF UP 70 TAFT.
Congressman Expect to Rush Re-
Vision M Leave Responsibility
With President.

Washington.-General tariff legisla.
ton at this session of congress-, so as
to leave the responsibility for any de-
lay in tariff revision squarely upon the
president, is the slogan of the Demo-
cratic-insurgent coalition i'll the sen
ate and the Democrats in the house.
The president is accredited with he
ing determined as ever TO veto any
tariff bill passed by congress prior to
the submission of the report of the
tariff board in December.
Meanwhile the Democrats. continu-
ing to press their revision measures.
are wondering what the president will
do when the wool bill emerging from
conference with lower duties than the
La Toilette final compromise, goes TO
the White House for approval or veto.
Despite the apparently authorita-
tive declaration that the president will
veto the tariff bills, some Of the Dem
ocrats, even Speaker Clark. express
the opinion that Mr.. Taft may yet APP
prove revision legislation.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-04
Operating the Dictograph.

present. The ~tenographer r. sc In
the next room O. - other side Of the
k=1.GTng. but she hears the words as
distinctly as though she were at his
elbow and sets them down.
The detectives got some of the sus-
pected men. separately and together,
In a hotel room. q photograph was
under the sofa. A court reporter was
at the other end. Word for word his
nimble fingers recorded every word
that was uttered. None but he and
The detectives knew.
Nothing escaped the transmitter-
not even the opening or closing OF the
1oor-and the s~tenographer trans
cribed everything which the little in.
strument reported to him. This re-
port was admitted as evidence by the
Judge who presided at the trial.
The inventor OF the instrument is
K. M. Turner.
In order to entrap the Legislators
who were suspected of receiving
brides, Detective Smiley acted as
oriber on the occasion when the die
tograph was used and he and o. o.
Walcott. the stenographer. were prin-
clpal witnesses for the prosecution.
The defense objected strenuously to
Wolcott's evidence being admitted,
but the court ruled that 1t was cor.
~roborative of the direct evidence and
was admissible.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-04
Mob Would wreak Vengeance.

New York.-Three-year-old Morris
Goldberg, weakened by a seven days
fast. was run over by a trolley car in
front of his home Sunday. Two thou
sand persons thereupon stormed The
car. eapt,red The motormau and ~
ductor. laid them on the tracks and
were about to run the car over them
when a lone policeman seized the
~ringleader at the controller. Reserves
then dispersed the mob. 1t was as
certained later that the entire Gold
berg family of nine were in a starving
condition
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-04
LAURIER TURNS TO The PEOPLE
Canadian Parliament Dissolved and
Upon Political Complexion Of New
One Depends Fate Of Reciprocity.

Ottawa, Ont.-The eleventh parlia
ment of Canada passed out of exist
on Saturday and upon the politi-
cal complexion of a new one to be
elected September Il will depend the
fate of the reciprocity agreement be-
tween the United States and Canada.
Premier Laurier decided to ask for
an immediate dissolution at a meeting
Of his cabinet, and at once notified
Earl Grey, governor general. A short
time later a special issue of the Of
fetal gazette was printed containing
the formal announcement and giving
legal effect to the edict.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier and his min.s.
ters will take the stump and conduct
platform campaigns in all provinces,
Should the present liberal govern
ment be returned with anything like
a working majority 1t will mean that
a vote can be taken on the reciprocity
resolution and that the trade agree
ment will go into effect. A conserva
tive victory at the polls means the
passing of the Laurier government
and the parliament shelving of the re.
ciprocity agreement.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-04
MARKS MISSOURI SEA LEVELS
The United States Geological Survey
Has Recently Completed Work
In the State.

Jefferson City, Mo.-The United
States geological survey. working in
conjunction with the surveyors of he
state of Missouri, have beer establish.
ing the levels In this state and plac.
ing tablets or bench marks" in many
places. These markers show the
height of that point above the sea
level.
These bench marks are of two
forms. One is a circular bronze or
aluminium table three and one.half
inches In diameter and o~ne-fourth
inch thick, having a 3-inch stem which
is cemented In a drill hole In, solid
rock in the wall of some public build.
Ing, bridge abutment or other sub.
stantial masonry structure or In the
solid rock. ,
The second form to be set in the
ground where there is no rock or ma.
sonry. consists OF a hollow wrought
iron post four feet long. A bronze or
aluminium table is riveted over the ton
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-04
SAVED BY OPERATOR
CANADIAN CRUISER TAKEN OFF
SHOALS AND SAFELY ToWED
INTO HAR8oR.
Wireless Operator Stuck to His Post
and sisnaled for Assistance While
Crew Were Manning Pumps in
Effort to Check Water.

Halifax, N. S.-After Ave tense
hours on the lodges ten miles at sea
Nova Scotia, with a gaping hole in
Nova Scotie. with a gaping hole in
her hull and holding four feet of wa
ter, the Canadian cruiser Niobe float
ed of with the assistance of tugs Sun
day and is anchored in Shag harbor.
That the warship and her crew Of
several hundred men were finally res
sued is due to her wireless operator,
who stuck to his post throughout and
flashed IS. o. s." necessarily while
the crew was manning the pumps in
what almost proved to he a vain at
tempt to check the thrush of water.
The Niobe crashed on the lodges
shortly before / O'Clock Sunday morn
ing in a thick fog and heavy sea. All
the men were in their hammocks at
the time and most of them were
brown to the deck by the impact.
There vas confusion only for a mo-
ment,
The operator of the wireless began
signaling for help and soon half a doz-
en- steamers were racing to the assis.
lance of the stranded cruiser.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-04
ON STRIKERS
SOLDIERS KILL NINE AND WOUND
THlRTY-TWo MINERS WHO HAD
BEEN FREEING PRISONERS
Several Thousand Underground Work
ers in Mexico Are On Strike and
Have Serious Clash With Sol
dlers Following Jail Break.

Ell Orc, Mexico.-In repelling a mob
OF striking miners who on Monday
freed the prisoners in the local Jail,
the troops fired, killing nine and
wounding thirty-two. The strikers
were from the La E%speranza mine,
which they abandoned Monday morn
ing.
In the afternoon the men in the
Mexico mine, an adjoining property.
walked out, and it is understood by
the men of the FL Orc that a strike
will be called there.
Fearing that they might be the vic
tins of an a~nti-foreign demonstration,
many of the American women were
cent out of the camp on a special train
to Tulenanno, whence they were TAX
en- to Mexico City. The fears were
based upon a circular recently issued
by the miners, in which Americans
were bitterly assailed.
More than 1000 men representing
the underground forces of the Mexico
and La Esperanza a-e out, and If these
men should be joi. ed by those in the
Ell Orc, the number of strikers would
number about 1000. They demand
higher wages, but it was stated off.
cially that the properties would be
closed before increases were granted
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-04
PREPARING FOR WAR
ENGLAND WILL FIGHT UNLESS
GERMANY REcEDEs FROM HER
POSITION OF BLUFF.
Gravity of Crisis in the Moroccan
Situation is Confirmed by Speech
Of Prime Minister in the House
of Commons.

London.-The statement of Premier
Asquith in the house OF commons on
Thursday that the chamber should
not ask him to enter into further de-
tails of the Moroccan situation at the
present time, as a too close analysis
of the causes of the present incident
might provoke recrimination which it
was desirable to avoid" is interpreted
here as confirming fully the reported
gravity of the situation and as clear
ly indicative of the governments in
tention to back up Mr.. Lloyd-George
in his speech of last week, when in
effect he told Germany to fight or re-
cede from her position OF bluff,
Official opinion prevailing here is
that the situation has reached a stage
so tense as to preclude a settlement.
Further diplomatic negotiations
must necessarily be futile, it is be-
lieved. War is in the atmosphere.
Lloyds are doing a rushing business in
Anglo-German war risks at Z per cent
against war within three months and
10 per cent for six months.
Practically all the leading German
papers are openly advocating war.
Little hope is expressed editorially
that attempts at p~acification a sue.
coed. The German press is united in
the demand that Germany stand on
her demand in Morocco.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-04
BEEN MISSING THREE YEARS
Rich Texan Who Wandered Away
From Home and Woke Up"
In ireland.

San Antonio, Tex.-James McFar
lane, who owns $500 acres of farm
land In Edwards county. Texas, and
who has been mourned as dead for
three years, has been heard from in
his native County Cork. Ireland. How
he reached there he knows not, and
bis memory Is a blank from the day
he left his home In Edwards county,
where he has a wife and two sons.
McFarlane had suffered from insan.
ity four years ago and was placed In
a private sanitarium In Dallas, where
he recovered. One afternoon In
April, 1908, he left home ON horseback
to look after some land and that was
the last seen or heard of him until
two weeks ago. when a ~cablegram
was received from him, followed by .
letter received later.
While suffering loss of identity he
wandered about the earth and finally
turned up In his native land. His
health has been restored and he has
started home.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-04
CAMPAIGN ON IN CANADA
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Makes Address In
Favor of Reciprocity.

Ottawa. Ont.-The opening gun in
the campaign which will determine
the fate of the reciprocity agreement
between the United States and Canada
was fired on Sunday by the Liberal
leader Sir Wilfrid Laurier. 1t was In
the form Of an open address to. the
Canadian people. and in it is set forth
clearly the issues involved in the
present campaign.
The question at issue Is a new one.
Sir Wilfrid asserts, reciprocal rela.
lions with the United States having
been sought by both parties for over
half a century The present Conser.
vatiye party, he declared, is seeking
to reverse this lifelong policy Of its
leaders Of the past. The enactment
of the agreement, the premier pre-.
diets, would further improve the
friendly relations between Great Brit
ain, Canada and the United States
and would be an important factor in
bringing about a general treaty of
arbitration.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-08-04
DlcToGRAPH AS A DETECTIVE
Recently Invented instrument Plays
an important Part In the Ohio
Bribery Trial.

Columbus, ON the trial OF Rodney
J. Diegle, sergeant-at-arms OF the ONO
state senate. convicted OF aiding ana
abetting the alleged bribing OF a state
senator, the state relied on a me
chanical device. the photograph. a high
ly sensitized telephone. for Its strong
est evidence.
The photograph transmitter was Sc
created in a detectives room in a no
tel and a court stenographer in anoth'
er room. reported the conversation In
which It was alleged brides were Of
fered and accepted.
For the first time in the history OF
detective work this curious machine
was used.
A photograph consists OF a series OF
sensitive metal plates set In a hard
rubber cylinder. In its elements it Is
a telephone %transmitter magnitied.
Used In a business way II enables a
man to sit at his desk in his private
office alone and talk of his correspond
ence without the st~enographer being