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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
Live Glossy Hair
ON Healthy ScalpS

To prevent DRY. thin and falling hair remove
dandrun. alsy itching and irritation and pro
mote the growth and beauty Of the hair. fire.
qucnt shampons with Cuticura soap. assisted by
occasional dressing with Cutirura ointment. are
usually effective when other methods fail. In
preserving purifying AMI identifying the skin
In preventing minor eruptions from becoming
chronic and in The treatment al tortnring dis
figuring humors from infancy To age these pure
sweet and gentle eniollicnts have uo rivals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
C. E. to Held Lawn Fete.

ciety of the Mount Pleasant Conerega-
tional Church have completed arrange
ments for lawn fete on the playground
at 4th street and Columbia road tomor-
row evening. beginning at : 30 O'Clock
varied colored decorations will add to the
festive scene, and admission will be free
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
WIFE SUES w. H. McINTURFF.
Alleges Misconduct in Plea for Alb
solute Divorce.

Alleging cruelty, misconduct and non
support. Mrs. Emma X. Mc1nturn has
filed suit for absolute divorce from VIII
liam H. McInturff. They were married
in Virginia October - 1896, and have
two children Attorney W. 4. Coombe
appears for the wife
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
Mrs. Armes Improved.

Capt. Carroll Frances a surgeon in the
United States Army. arrived in Washing
ton from Philadelphia last night to assist
in the treatment of Mrs. George 4. Armes,
r-ife of Col George \. .irmes. L. S. A..
retired. who received injuries TO her body
and broke both arms last Thursday
night. when she fell from the porch OF
her home Fairfield. Chevy Chase. 1t is
reported that Mrs. Armes is greatly i'm
proved.
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CHURCH AND PASTOR BENEFIT.
Left $500 and 5000. Respectively. in
Ellen Freeman's Will.

81. Ausustines Church is bequeathea
ST." and Rev. Paul Griffith. the pastor,
500 by the terms of the will of Ellen
Freeman, filed today for probate. David
Warner is named as executor and di-
rected TO sell premises 1i24 Pierce street
northwest. and after paying certain be-
quests distribute the balance between
Lille Fletcher Robert Harris Iayina
warner David Warner and Father
Griffith
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

Oyster Crackers. per H., DC: sracker
Meal. per III. &c: Thin Lunch Crackers.
per III. &c: Dewey Mixed cakes. per III.
Zoe: Honey BOYS Cakes. per III, 13c:
Fancy Mixed Cakes. per H.. 1Sc. fo-pound
bag Fine Salt. per bag. 1irc. White Corn
meal. per peck. 24c; 3 pkgs. Marco Mac
aroni for ..v. Fancy Maine Potatoes.
per PIX. sc; rer hu., $3.50. J. t. u.
Pyles' Is Stores.
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be informed of the existing condition Of
affairs.
The meeting was presided over by
Mayor ". G. Plat. with the following
councilmen present: + E. Blodgett, l.. r.
Grabil. r. D. Rush. II. r. Rodgers and
S. W. Williams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
Those Who Value Their Health

are careful about what they drink. With
this class HEl RICH 5 BEERS stand first
in favor. Americas purest, oldest. best.
= doz. Maerzen or Senate. sl..3: doZ.
Lager. sI,p. bottle rebate. aac. Phone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

SI.o0 full quart: universal favorite-
Prompt deliveries UP to 1920 pm. Phone
Main 1914 All brands OF WHISTLES and
cigars. John 7. Crowley. ST. 18th st. n. ~.
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Emil Vests. A3O eth st. NV.

Crowded to the doors again yesterday. at
tending Great Water Damage Sale OF
Mems Furnishings and Hats. bargains
never before equaled al sale in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
Notwithstanding Beers. such as

ROYAL Pill and "OI.D GLORY
deserve a place in every home High in
tonic virtuc-delicious. pure-perfectly aged.
For case tel. AbnerDrury Brewing Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
CITY ITEMS.

Bottle Of Heurich's "Seuate" Beer
with your meals viii give edge TO Your
appetite, facilitate digestion. improve your
general health wonderfully. Grocers or
tel. Arlington Bottling Co, West 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

Horsfords Acid Phosphate
Produces healthy activity of weak and
disordored stomachs. \ strength builder
-Adyt.
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1925 to California.

Sept. IA to Oct. "A. Tourist sleeping cars
I'VE times weekly without change. Berth
80 Washington Sunset Route, 4. ]. Pos.
ton, G. A, 800 ST., 7O5 18th st.-Advt.
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Building Plans Go Free With Our
lumber sales Frank Libbey & Co.
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TO LIGHT TAK0MA PARK
WITH ELECTRIC LAMPS
Mayor PIatt Authorized to En-
ter Into Contract With Po-
tomac Power Company.

At meeting of the town council OF
Takoma Park, Nd. last night Mayor w.
G. Platt was authorized and directed to.
enter into a contract with the Potomac
Electric Power Company to furnish light
ing facilities throughout the Park. The
lights are to be forty candlepower with
suitable reflectors, and to be lighted every
night during the term of the contract
from a half hour after sunset until a
half hour before sunrise. The same ter
ritory is to be covered as at present with
the oil lighting system. The same stand
ard equipment is to be used as Isl now in
use in the District. The contract will
amount to S1.5OO annually.
Owing to numerous complaints being
filed with the town authorities from time
to time relative to the keeping of chick
ems and other fowls at close proximity
to residences in the park causing insan-
tary conditions and menacing life and
health, the council took determined
stand last night when it amended sec
ton : Of the town ordinances to read as
follows:
1T is hereby declared nuisance for any
person or association of persons or corpo-
ration to keep inclosed in any pen. box,
shed or other Enclosure any chickens,
DUCKS. guineaS. geese or other fowls
within Il distance nearer than seventy
I'VE feet of any dwelling or domicile
other than that Of the owner of the
chickens or other fowls. Any one violat
ing the provisions of this section shall
pay fine Of not less than 81 nor more
than so. which fine shall be assessed
and enforced as provided by law
The amendment was carried :, to L
Mayor Plat casting the dissenting vote
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
RECEIVERS HIS FLAG.
Private Dalzell Believed to Have
Been Victim of a Joker.

Private" Dalzcll's historic United states
flag once move waves from the window
of his room 100 9TH street northwest,
having been taken from there saturday
night. il is thought. hy practical tokcr>
1t was found in the hallway in tho 9th
street house. Private Dalzcll says he ut
terly fails to appreciate tho affair
joke. lie would like to punish the ''jok-
erS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

Money to loan at and SO on real estate
Frank T.. Rawlings Co, 1925 n. Y. ave-
Advt.
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Old Criterion Rye,

Sewing Machines Repaired for -.
Oppenheimer' sna T. st NV. cor. sth.
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To Hold Conference.

Tomorrow evening there will be a meet
ing at the Naval Lodge Hall to give final
instructions to the delegates that will
leave here Thursday to attend the con-
vention of navy, yard and arsenal en-
ployes at Rock Island. H. w. H. Thorn
as will represent the machinists of the
Washington navy yard at Rock Island
and Thomas f. Carroll. president of the
Metal Trades Union, will be the delegate
from that ody.
Acting Secretary of the Navy Beek-
man Winthrop said today that if any new
order were put into effect governing the
work OF the machinists in the navy yards
IT would be some modification of the
Taylor system or other system now no
ing tried out. He added, however, that
the employees of the department might
be certain that the mana cement ideas of
Mr.. Taylor would not be put into force
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

Buttons Made 10 Match Your Garment.
ice doz. up. oprenheimer's $40 L ST. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

Appropriate Floral Desiens'
Guides artists are quick az turhins ous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
Good Place 10 Sell Anything.

"Weschler's." go Pa ave. NV Salts
factory results. Prompt returns. Phone
NJ 1ns2
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Repairs for Sidewalks.

Town Clerk Davis reported that the
sidewalk on New York avenue between
Buffalo and Takoma avenues. a distance
of 49, feet. had been completed.
Councilman Blodgett informed the coun-
ell that Carroll avenue was badly in
need of repairs. The council directed
that the finance committee submit esti-
mates for repairing the two bad stretches
one 90 feet long and the other 500 feet
with a gravel roadbed. If the finances
OF the town would justify the expenditure
at this time.
The insantary condition of County Pub
lie School No. & on Tulip avenue. was
discussed at some length by the council
and the matter was referred to the health
committee with instructions to take i'm
mediate action in the matter. In addi-
ton the Montgomery county officials will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

Don't Permit Your Surplus Money
to remain idle-start account with
Union Trust Co.. 18th and II SITS. Interest
paid on all accounts: deposits subject to
check. Under L. S. Treasury supervision.
-Adyt
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Coolly Drives Away.
Lee Starts to Sprint.

Near I'd and * streets southeast the
policeman saw Lee leave his wagon and
start to run. He soon overlook him and
placed him under arrest The wounded
man WAS hurried to the Casualty Hos
pital His condition is serious and it is
feared he will die.
Il didn't shoot nybody,' the prisoner
declared.
Bernard Allen of Camp Springs. Md,
and Arthur Thompson, resident of Ok
en- Hill witnessed the shooting. They will
be summoned to appear at the inquest If
Conway dies or TO the Police Court should
he recover
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
SHOOTS ANDDR|vESAWAy
John Lee. CoIored, Accused OF
Dangerously Wounding Mel
son Conway, CoIored.

Policeman J. F. Reagan of the eleventh
precinct engaged in lively chase yes
terday afternoon about 40 O'Clock to
overtake John Lee. colored, residing at
III Van street southwest. The latter was
wanted to answer charge OF having
shot and dangerously wounded Nelson
Conway, also colored resident OF Ana
costa.
The shooting occurred near the south
end of the Anacostfa bridge, and. wit
nesses say, was done without apparent
provocation. Lee, who was driving in
the direction OF the bridge from the
Anacostia side of the river. it is charged.
alighted from his vehicle and shot Con-
way in the stomach.
Coolly Drives Away.
Conway, perhaps fatally wounded. fell,
while his assailant returned TO his wagon
and drove across the bridge.
"A man has committed suicide near
the bridge" was the message the police
received but when Policeman Reagan
arrived he learned to the contrary.
Pressing into service a horse and wagon
that happened to be near the scene of
the shooting, Policeman Reagan drove
across the bridge without needing the
speed regulations. When he reached ith
and X streets southeast the horse vas
unable to make much more Roadway and
he had the driver of another horse hep
him out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

Have Shaner. 18th and i. Suggest
and execute your wedding decorations.
Advt.
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Protecting Town Sidewalks.

Numerous complaints have been filed
protesting against the use Of the cement
walks on Carroll avenue for hauling
purposes. The council directed the bail
ms to warn all offenders that vehicles
other than baby carriages and small toy
wagons. not used for delivery purposes
must not use the sidewalks of the town
a second warning will result in arrest
Pedestrians complained that they were
compelled to walk in the streets because
the pavements were obstructcd by every
phase of moving vehicles used for haul
ing purposes instead of occupying the
roads.
The report Of the town treasurer Ben
g. Davis, for the month of August was
submitted and approved by the council
1t showed receipts for the past mont Ii
amounting to S1.2:n5I. which with the
balance on hand Of S.,.JJ3 ~, made a
total of 81. 1905 The disbursements dur
ing the same period amounted to 81. lbs. q;
leaving "A balance on hand of $,6b1 10
Bills amounting to S:tk;1 Is were approved
by the finance committee and ordered
paid.
Councilman Grabill announced that
the contractor engaged to make repairs
and repaint the water tower and pro-
vide an electric float for the tank had
failed to fulfill hiss contract agreed
upon. The council ordered that the con-
tractor complete the work within a
specified time and at the expiration Of
that period. if the work Is not complet ed,
to have the work done by another con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

Georgetown Star Branch.
Prides Drug Store, 18th and SITS.
NV. receives Want Ads for The Star
at l cent a word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

by ordering of EiSinser Bros. 2laa eth 81.
Unsurpassed facilities, prompt delivery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12

stylish Turuouts for Weddings Hired
reasona bly, at DownCy's Stables 1870 l. St
--SGNt
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oysters. Nd Quick. Clio 9th & 10 Pa. av
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Final Week at Chevy Chase Lake.
Marine Band music, dancing, etc, nightly.
-Advt
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Object to "Drastic Measures.

While We believe in all progressive
methods and that economy is requisite in
government shops, We fail to see the
necessity of system embodying such
drastic measures.
The Central Labor Union of the Dis
trict OF Columbia most emphatically con-
dennis the attempt of the Navy Depart
ment to inaugurate such inhumane prin-
ciples. We pledge our support and CO.
operation in aiding the mechanics of the
Washington navy yard in resisting such
oppressive measures
1t was ordered that a copy of these
resolutions be sent to the. Secretary of
the Navy and the convention of the
Maryland State Federation of Labor
The resolution was approved by Charles
+. Smith. \. c. Sprague. Il. w. Oyster
and II. Shearer prior to being laid before
the meeting. The convention of the
Maryland State Federation. which meets
in Cumberland today, will be asked to
take similar action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-12
LABOR UNIONS PROTEST
AGAINST DRASTIC RULE
Supports Navy Yard Me-
chanics in Opposition to
"Taylor SYSTEM"

The Central Labor Union at a meeting
last night made formal protest against
the installation of the Taylor piece work
system, any form of it, however moui-
fed, in the Navy Department or any
other branch of the government. The
following declaration was adopted unan-
mously:
The Navy Department has issued or
ders to the commandments of the various
navy yards authorizing them to proceed
to install the Taylor system of shop man.
agement.
THE above mentioned system has for
its object the replacing of the skilled
mechanic by the laborer. and the con-
sequcnt lowering of wages, and the re-
lentless speeding up of the workmen to
the extent that only a small percentage
of the workmen are able to stand the
pace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-14

white HART has been white for a good
vhiA-was a familiar object on the plat
form al club meetings. queen EstheTs
crown" some one once called It and every
body felt rather sorry when recently she
changed 70 O lavender bonnet.
But. whatever tie color OF the bonnet in
which SIZE came her appearance at a club
meeting was the signal for half q dozen
women TO rush down 10 where she had
nOdestlv taken q chair IL the background
honor For they knew that she was no
mere freqUenter OF clubs. Her presence
was backed by many benefact!Ons. The
checks FOR 500, 500 and often for larger
sums which she was always sending 10
help along the clubs philanthropic ana re-
formatory UNDERTAKINGS could hardly be
counted. they are so many.
The WOwan's Health Protective AssOCia-
ton. the Society for Political Study, the
Equal Suffrage League. the Woman Peace
Circle SOrOsIs the Rainy Day Club, Petria,
the Vassar students Aid Society. the WOm-
WOmau's Peace Circle. the City Mothers
Club. the Avon Club and the rest Of the
organizal ions TO which she belongs all have
substantial reasons for thinking Of her
gratefully.
gave a reception IN her honor last autumn
one Of the first things she did on arriving
was 10 pledge 500 a q starter for the
Home Club they were planning. She was
one Of the chief helpers toward the foun-
tain the Woman's Health Protective AssO-
ciatio erected a 1l6th street and Riverside
Drive
Mrs Herman has always been consist
emily for woman's advancement. at q club
meeting not many months ago she told
how she persisted, IN spite OF her husband
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-14

s.-3.r-scious stones. There are ary num-
Ia Of these which. while they are free
1sn the stigma Of being dubbed imita-
ton OF paste. are vet inexpensive enough
. BE worn v'th the simplest wash frock,
e. even a sl.rtvaist. without offence TO
he oanons Of good taste.
Bsaurfal necklaces Of the blue lapls
h1uli and of green fade. set IN dull an
acus silver. are rs popular as ever. How
ser. there aDrears a distinct tendency 70
lghtsu tie erect Of these. both in the
ryle o. setting and IN the size and mum
be- o. stones employed Clank.ng bar
,tsvc chains. suggesting a prisoner in
.;sls are no longer seen. Instead the
sr'4s IS in favor Of rather slender chain
r7rortir- one large stone and two small
q pendants. producing the effect Of a
e,gle ornament Pink coral IS often used
:'r thsse necklaces. set in gold and with
re stones carved &c ruedallOns.
Tse haroque or fresh water pearls are
very popular either singly or e. con3unc-
ton with colored stones. such as topaz and
tnethyst Turquoise matrix is much in
vogue for brooches and for rings. The
prevalent short sleeve has afforded end
less scope for originality and individuality
e. bracelets. which run through every pos
abe variation from the slender, plain
gold bangle % q complicated chain OF
many Links. each one adorned with a
Nwel
Earrings arc daily growing IN popular
i'y since among the young women % to-
Car the good word has gone forth that
s,sil-l.ke ears may be adorned without
tsorting as their Ersndmothers did, 10
ne painful necessity Of the punctured
lobe. Pearl and Jet earrings seem 70 he
he most worn OF the variety known as
efop earrings A distinct novelty which
seems % he making q strong bid for favor
the golden circlet such as We have assoc
Gated with our Italian immigrant sisters
~ MANY ~carc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-14
NO SUFFRAGE WATER TRIP
Upstate Campaign, Starting To-
day. To Ee Made by Train

Mrs Harriet Stanton Batch and Mrs
John Winters Brainard, Of the Wonen's
Political Union. are almost in a position n
MARBLE a suffragette version of the we'll
known rhyme "Oh. I am the cook ana the
/ captain bold"-etc.. etc land the noidshin-
mite. and the bosum tight. and the crew
Of the captains gig.
OF all the large party that was going
upon the unions long heralded aquatic SUI
fraee trip. Mrs Batch and Mrs. Prsinard
only man the boat that starts to-day. They
aren't taking any OF the boats. They have
been considering. They decided upon the
good ship Terra Firma. That is TO say.
they take the train for Syracuse
After holding meetings and exhibiting the
parade banners there they will proceed as
circumstances decide, or the spirit moves
them. Probably they will have meetings
along the path Of the Erie canal, but the
picturesque plan OF going by water It is
admitted az the union headquarters. has
practically been given up.
Miss Alberta Hill departed as advance
guard for Syracuse yesterday, carrying the
banners with her They will be exhibited
in 4 shop
, Preparations are now under way to have
live suffrage literature on newsstands at
subway stations-if permission can be OBJ
tained-at hotels, summer resorts and
large bookshops. Miss Sarah Hillnan. Of
The union and the Collegiate Equal suf-
frage League has this work IN charge.
Miss Hillman says the idea came 70 her
the day Of the suffrage parade, when a man
asked her where he could find literature
about the movement.
I'm interested and want TO know about
IT," he said. but Il would BE as much as
my reputation as a lawyer Is worth to be
seen going into one Of those women s
places"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-14
PAoUIN GOWNS AT COURT
Gold ard Silver Worked Into Beauti
ful Color Schemes.

/ With the four courts held by their males
ties King George Y and Queen MarTT the
| last Of which took place on Nav .. the
Fplendor of the coronation season began.
and all the civilized world is interested 10 a
greater or less degree in knowing some
thing about the gowns worn on these oc-
Casions. Much had been written about the
rich trocedes, the gold and silver laces and
the 1ewelled enhroideries that were being
used IN their construction, and apparently
those who were present had no reason 70
complain that the reality did not come up
10 their expectations.
The brocades. which seem especially suit
able for court trains, were there IN abun-
dance. but rot all the trains were brocade.
The Duchess Of Leeds. who wore a gown
from the London Paquin house. had train
Of gold velvet. which was extremely efec-
tive over soft white satin frnsed and en-
broidered with gold. In several other crea-
tons from the same establishment gold was
used. some Of the colors with which IL was
combined being. besides white. old rose.
old blue and green. The trains were Of
brocade, In which the color Of the gown
was mingled with gold. OF gold brocade
lined with color. or e plain color with the
gold IN the gown alone.
Silver IN various forms was used by this
house quite "a much as gold, and IN the
gown worn by the Hon. Mrs. sowler was
seen in a particularly charming cou1bna-
ton. The gown was Of pale blue chiffon,
embroidered with silver. and Cts train was
Of rauve and silver brocade. In another
gown reuve and silver were combined with
rose and white gown with silver and
steel embroideries had a train OF pink
meteore lined with pink chiffon and
trimmed with silver flowers. In a number
If gowns silver was used, with no color
other than pure white. or pearl or ivory
tints
Ono OF the most elaborate creations OF
Paquin was that worn by the Hon. Mrs
MacBride which was OF gold and white
brocade, embroidered with topazes and dia-
monds. The train was Of deep cream satin,
trimmed with tulle and red and silver roses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-14
Of Interest to GUomen
MRS. HERMAN VERY Ill
Infirmities of Age Beset God
mother of W0men'S Clubs.

IN stories fairy godmothers are never Ill
but Mrs. Esther Herman. the FAIRY GOD
mother Of the women's clubs, being IN real
life where sad things happen IS very III
at her home. at No. 20 West sSth street
Though che is so H. however, and though
she is now in her eighty-eighth year. she
refuses 10 give up and Will not 20 10 bed.
For many years the pink bonnet which
Mrs Herman generally wore upon her