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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-10
AWARD Of CONTRACT
HALTED BY THE COURT
Lowest Bid Accepted, Not
Withstanding 1t Was Filed
Four Minutes Late.

The District Commissioners this morn
ing announced the award of the bid for
the construction OF the Armstrong
Manual Training School to the Davis
Construction Company. Several hours
later the District Supreme Court issued a
rule for the Commissioners to show
cause why the acceptance Of the bid
should not be vacated.
The decision Of the Commissioners
was based on the fact that the Davis
bid would mean saving to the District
OF $5,962. This bid was submitted at
ter the expiration of the time limit
named in the specifications, and Wig
orous protest against it's acceptance
was made by the Melton Construction
Company. which also submitted pro-
posal.
Four Minutes Late.
Bids for the construction Of the
school were received at the District
building last Wednesday. According
to the specifications. all bids had to
be in by o'clock. A messenger ar
rived with the Davis proposal four
minutes late. DR.. William Tindall,
secretary to the board Of Commission
of the engineer department, refused
to accept it.
Appeal was made to the Commiss ion
ers and a hearing was granted the
Davis company the following day. Rep
reSenratives of the Melton company,
the next lowest bidder. appeared and
protested against the consideration of
the Davis proposal on the ground that
it had been Informally submitted.
Waive the informally.
The Commissioners, according to the
decision announced, decided to waive
the informality and accept the lowest
bid. The amount named in the Melton
proposal was $74.800. while the bid of
the Davis company was $68.83S.
Justice Anderson Of the District Supreme
Court issued the rule on the Commission
ers to show cause why the acceptance OF
the bid Of the Davis Construction Com
pany should not be vacated and pro-
posals for new, bids be advertised. The
rule Is returnable next Friday
The plaintiff. the Melton Construction
Company, in It's complaint to the court
makes a statement substantially as set
forth above
Attorney Fred B. Rhodes represents the
complaining company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-10
In Collision With Schooner.

NEW LONDON. Conn. July !0-A
wireless message was received here at
2 o'clock this morning from the steamer
Commonwealth of the Fall River lire to
the effect that she had been in collision
with q fishing schooner of Race Rock
point and had damaged her bow. but
was proceeding on her way. The name
OF the schooner was n9t known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-10
Fight to Ride in the Autobus.

NEW YORK, July 1O.-The '.autobus"
has displaced the merry go-round as the
popular entertainer of children on the
New York East Side. The autobus gives a
ride around the block for cents. or three
rides for cents. It is tremendously
popular. the children fighting to pay their
pennies for a ride in a real automobile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-10
Newfoundland Town Burned.

NORTH SYDNEY. N. S., July TO-
News OF a disastrous fire at Musgrave
Harbor, Newfoundland, was brought here
today All of the principal shops Of the
town, wharves and several residences are
reported destroyed. The loss will exceed
100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-10
Atwood Tells His Story
of Flight Against Odds

BALTIMORE. Md. July 1o-The tale
of his aerial journey from Atlantic CITY.
as told by Aviator Harry n. Atwood
IVES one of a fight bitterly contested
against heavy odds.
I'VE worked over the machine until
after II O'Clock last night said At
wood, and it was nearly 1 o'clock when
we retired. We had several hours sleep
and had but little trouble In starting.
leaving the beach promptly at 5O4
o'clock.
The first part of the flight was oe-
Hsbtful The morning air was not SO
warm, but the humidity was hlsh ana
even at first we had a great deal or trou-
BILE in getting any speed or elevation. AZ
time during the flight did we reach o."
elevation of more than 30 feet
The first and only intermediate stop
was made at $40 o'clock at FarnnuTst'
Del. thirty-fve miles from Phiiadeiphia,
for fuel After a rest OF thirty minutes
the aviators were again IN the ar
Follow Railroad Tracks.
Striking out along the line of the Penn
sylvania railroad" said Atwood. we fol-
lowed the tracks and fought to get eleva-
ton enough to clear the telegraph wires.
Sometimes we were obliged TO leave
the railroad tracks because of the fact
that we were dangerously near the
ground We were racing trains, too. and
We couldn't get on the track Tor that
reason. 40
.'One house on the line was passed with
a clearance of only about eighteen feet,
and the trees almost brushed the wheels
of the machine at some points. We land
ed at Steamers Run. simply because the
machine was going to fall and would not
go any further, under the weather con-
ditionS."
The crowds along the line of flight in
creased as the hours grew. and at Havre
de Grace practically the entire population
turned out to cheer the airmen as they
passed over the town.
Soon after reaching the Pennsylvania
tracks an express train was picked up.
and the aeroplane acted as sort of
pilot all the way 10 Stemmers Run sta
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-10
A Plea for Simple Folks.
70 the Editor Of The Star:

In these days of boasted philanthropy.
in which even criminals receive so much
consideration, none, so far as I can see.
Ia extended to a class which stands most
in need of 1t and most deserves it.
mean That unfortunate class which is so
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-10

Mrs. Jrne Madore, lightweight years
old, widow of Francis Madore. died FRI
day night at Cumberland, Nd.
Lane Brothers Company OF Aitavista
have recently been awarded contract
by the Southern railway for double
tracking eleven miles OF road between
lakewood and Buford, Ca.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-10

The Citizens Electric Company has
been organized at Charles Town, w. Va.
by g. E. Hughes, Garard D. Moore. B. +
Langdon, H. c. Getzendanner and T. c.
Boyling. The authorized capital il
$50, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-10
Not Retained in Hospital.

After being taken to the first precinct
station Saturday night, Mrs. Laffey was
transferred to the Emergency Hospital
Finding no cause for her retention the
physicians Of that institution returned
her to police custody. Yesterday DR.. John
A. ODonohue of 3311 n street northwest,
was summoned to the station house to
attend Mrs. Laney. After remaining
there a few minutes he left without
leaving her any medicine or prescribing
for her.
Her son visited her yesterday In the
station house, where she was being Ques-
toned concerning the robbery. He told
the police that his mother was subject to
spells, in which her mind became cloud
ed" He told his mother about the crime
with which she was charged. She denied
all knowledge of II.
That they have been in desperate
need Of money since they came to this
city from Piedmont, w. Va, two years
ago. was made clear during the inter
view between the mother and son and
the detectives. For number Of
weeks, it is explained, Mrs. Laffey had
awaited the arrival of some money
from the West Virginia town, but had
been disappointed. In the meantime
her bills, she said, had been increasing
For the last two weeks, according to
the evidence gathered by the police,
Mrs. Laffey has been out of employ
ment. seeking work at numerous
places during that time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-10

TO secure several hours rest before re-
Stunning his flight to Washington this art
ernOOn
The Washington times., 1911-01-10
TARIFF CONVENTION
TO HEARNOTED MEN
Members of Congress and
Others Will Urge Creation
of Commission.

Practically all the Senators and
Representatives who have been lead
ing the movement at the Capitol for
the creation of a tariff commission
will speak in advocacy of such a
board at the convention of the Ma
tional Tariff Commission Assocta-
tion, which opens az 1890 o'clock to-
morrow morning at the Columbia
Theater.
The list includes Senators Lodge,
Cummins. Beveridge and Newlands,
and Representatives Longworth, Len
root, Mccall, and Boutell,
In addition to these statesmen, ad-
dresses are to be made by Prof Henry
c. Emery, chairman of the tariff board ;
John c, Cobb, president Of the asso-
citation: Henry r. Towne, president of
the Merchants Association of New
York; President Jacob G. Schurman.
of Cornell; John Kirby, jr, president
of the National Manufacturers As
sociation; Allen Ripley Foote, of Co
lumbus. Ohio. and John G. Stahl, of
Chicago.
The program for the two days con-
Vention provides for but two ses-
sions, the one tomorrow at the Co
1umbia Theater and one THURSDAY
morning IN the banquet room OF tne
Willard Hotel Following the meet
ing tomorrow morning the Chamber
of Commerce will give a reception
and luncheon at the Arlington Hotel:
In the evening the New England
delegation will give a banquet for
their Senators and Representatives
at the Willard Hotel.
Because of his interest in the work
of the association President Taft has
decided to receive the entire delega-
tion in the East Room of the White
House at 2:30 o'clock Thursday, and
will deliver an address to them at
that time. Following this the dele
gates will be received at the Bureau
of American Republics by John Bar
rett.
The convention will end Thursday
night with a big banquet at the Will
lard Hotel.
Delegates to the convention have
been named by the District Commits
sioners and by the Washington Cham
Der of Commerce.
The Washington times., 1911-01-10
Six Spanish Veteran
Camps Jointly Install

New officers are now directing the
affairs of six camps of the United Span
ish War Veterans. A joint installation
was held last night in Eagles Hall.
Rear Admirals Schley and Sigsbee. Rep
resentative Miles Poindexter, and Col.
John McElroy were among the honor
guests.
Department Commander D. v. CHS
holm directed the installation ceremo-
nies, assisted by John Z. Hogan, senior
vice commander; II. c. Porter, junior
vice commander; Z. L. Cogan, adjutant; !;
William Henderson, quartermaster; Ed
ward Keegin, inspector; John Mahoney,
chaplain; G. Leyburn Shorey, marshal {:
w. K. Laughlir, muster officer, and
william B. Hudson, surgeon.
The Washington times., 1911-01-10
Building Association.
Makes HaZen President

At the election of the Columbian Per-
manent Building Association, held last
night at the association Offices, Seventh
and Z streets southeast, Melvin c.
Hazen. was made president: DR.. A. H.
Taylor, vice president: Clarence A
Gessford, secretary, and Floyd E. Davis.
treasurer. c. Clinton Jones was retain
ed in office as attorney
The Washington times., 1911-01-10
South Carolina Census
Shows 175,084 Increase

The thirteenth census shows 175.oS4
increase in the population OF South
Carolina. Spartanburg increased 54.6
per cent: Greenville, 32.7.
Cities of 5000 or over showed an aver
age increase of 22.9 per cent.
The increase of Nebraska is 1854, of
which 81 per cent went to cities of 5000
nj
The Washington times., 1911-01-10
Lecture on Ruined Cities.

The second of series of thirteen pub
lie lectures will be given in the assem-
bly, room of Mcmahon Hall. Catholic
University, Thursday. DR.. David NJ.
Robson will speak on THE Ruined
Cities of Asia Minor" and the lecture
will be illustrated with pictures taken
by Dr. Robson during his research
work in the far East.
The Washington times., 1911-01-10
To Lecture on Ireland.

ireland in the Sunlight will be the
subject Of an address by Louis Varnum
Woulfe tonight before the District of
Columbia Ladies' Auxiliary of the An
cient Order of Hibernians at Kidder
Hall. He visited Ireland last summer
as a member of the hOmegoing Wash
ington contingent, headed by Francis J.
Kilkenny.
The Washington times., 1911-01-10

Ofu is
a
Ron account Pal Iho Exposition
nh -four
being gnnhc texpoh he
Aenaedat the eretetP cput OF
President
mgtnD. ia
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-14
IT Is CRIMINAL TO NEGLECT
THE SKIN AND HAIR

Think Of the suffering entailed by
neglected skin troubles-mental be-
cause Of designation, physical be-
cause of pain. Think of the pleasure
of clear skin, soft, white hands, and
good hair. These blessings, so essen
tial to happiness and even success in
life, are often only a matter of little
thoughtful care in the selection of
effective remedial agents. Cuticura
Soap and Ointment do so much for
poor compilations, red, rough hands,
and dry, thin and falling hair, and cost
so little, that it is almost criminal not
to use them. Although Cuticura Soap
and Ointment are sold everywhere, a
postal to "Cuticura," Dept. 81 L, Bos-
ton, will secure a liberal sample of
each, with 92-page booklet on skin
and scalp treatment.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-14

making their obeisances. grouped
themselves about the throne, where
also stood the governors OF the Ash
attic colonies Of the crown. other dis
tinguished government officials and
invited guests.
Queen Wear1 tho kohlnoor.
The king was crowned king-emper-
or at Westminster, 80 he took his
throne already wearing a crown that
had been made especially for this oc-
casion. CARRIED IN the royal robes Of
state wearing the state jewels and
carrying the scepter. BY his side sat
Queen Mary. on her brow the crown
that was made for her coronation and
in the front of which blazed the great
Kohinoor, the Indian diamond sup
posed to bring good fortune If worn
by woman. Her jewels were even
more magnificent than those she wore
at the coronation at Westminster
among her new ornaments being q
beautiful lotus flower of diamonds
She was CARRIED in the white and gold
embroidered robe worn at the corona
ton
Close beside the imperial thrones
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-14

wealth, and the occasion warranted
the display, for this was the first time
q British emperor of India has come
to this seat of the old kings of In
dia to assume his title as ruler of
the vast eastern empire.
The durbar, for which elaborate
preparations had been under way for
months, took place in a great camp to
the north of the city, some five miles
square. The temporary population of
this camp is about a quarter of a mil
lion, and it is furnished with all the
conveniences of modern life, includ-
Ing 81 postoffices, 10 telegraph offices
and even electric light, railways. motor
cars and taxi cabs. There the people
gathered for the durbar have been
amusing themselves for several days
with polo, hockey and military tourna-
ments and other festivities.
Display of Jewels Is Wonderful.
The durbar proper took place in an
immense semi-circular amphitheater
on the historic ridge where a few
Englishmen once made heroic stand
against the revolving natives. In the
center of the semi-circle was throne
OF gold and silver surmounted by a
copper dome. Taking his seat on
this, George received the homage OF
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-14

when the twenty-four state trumpet
ers with their silver trumpets herald
ed the durbar were, of course, Lord
Hardinge, viceroy of India, and Lady
Hardinge.
Most spectacular was the grand re-
view Of troops, about 10000 in num-
Der. Most of these were native
troops, and they were CARRIED in the
most gorgeous uniforms in the world.
The rajahs and other native princes
present brought their own elephants,
the size of the animal depending on
the rank of it's owner, and the huge
brutes, with their magnificent how
dahs and other trappings, added much
to the oriental splendor of the scene.
Presents for Indian Subjects.
The king and queen brought from
England a vast number of presents
for their Indian subjects, including a
thousand plum puddings made in the
buckingham palace kitchens, and a
great number of rich cakes, York
hams and Stilton cheeses. Then there
are rolls of English linen, piles OF
Buckinghamshire, honiton and point
laces, illustrated books, fancy leather
goods, silverware of all kinds, British
silks and velvets. pictures and photo
graphs and great variety of Other
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-14
Fellows In Distress.

An efficient woman principal of a
New York grammar school, though
devoid of good looks and bearing the
marks OF long service in her profess
sion, still retains the charm of de-
lightful frankness. One day while
watching the pupils pass out of her
building two by two, as usual, she no
uced one boy marching alone, with
his arm to his eyes. sobbing tumultu.
ously. In answer to her solicitous in
quiry as she drew him from the line,
the little fellow walled II haven't
g-got no pardner."
The principal extended a prompt
and sympathetic hand. shake, dear
boy. shake," she invited. Il haven't
either"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-14
The Missing Ducks.

In a country police court a man
was brought up by a farmer. accused
of stealing some ducks.
How do you know they are your
ducks?" asked the defendants coun-
sci.
"Oh, I should know them any
where" replied the farmer. and he
went on to describe their different
peculiarities.
why" said the prisoners counsel
these ducks can't be such rare
breed I have some like them in my
own yard
That's not unlikely, sir replied
the farmer, they are not the only
ducks | have had stolen lately!'
Call the next Witness said coun
sel.-London Ideas.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-14
PURCHASE JEWISH OUTLOOK.

Denver.-A number of prominent
gentlemen identified with Denver's
business and professional interests
have purchased the Jewish Outlook
and will make it the representative
OF Jewish sentiment in the trans
Mississippi states. while heretofore it
has been only local paper. The Out
look is the pioneer Jewish publication
between st. Louis and San Francisco.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-14

Fidos Mistress (sobbing I've lost
my dog; my sweet little innocent
pet,
Friend-I'm so sorry. Have you
put an advertisement in the newspa-
per?
Ffdo's Mistress-Oh, what would be
the use? The poor darling doesn
know how to REVOLUTIONARY Home
Companion.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-14
OURBAR A MARVEL
MAoNIFICENcE OF PAGEANT AT
DELHI NEVER EQUALLED IN
MODERN TIMES.
GEORGE Is HAILED EMPEROR
Princes Of India, RespIendent In
Jewels, Do Homage to Their Ruler
and His Consort-Grand Re
view of Native Troops.

Delhi, India, Dec. 12.-Hindustan
outdid itself today in the durbar at
which its chief potentates did hon.
age to King George and Queen Mary
of England as their emperor and en-
press. Never before in modern times
has there been seen so wonderful
pageant of oriental splendor and
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-14

How shall express my sentiments
towards you?" said the young man.
tenderly.
"On paper, please" said the girl.
"Then there can be no chance of your
wriggling out of it."
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-14

az envy the man who believes that
superstition about Friday said Mr..
Growcher.
q consider it DEPRESSING, =,
"Not At all. A man ought to be
mighty comfortable who can feel sure
there's only one unlucky day in the
week. "-Washingto Star.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-14
Give and AXE.

Howell-Does he take things philo-
sophically?
Powell-Yes. but he doesn't part
with them philosophically.- S
Home Companion.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-14
Condolences.

Gwennie-Why did you refuse him,
If he is such a prudent man?
Getrie.-He said he thought If ne
got married he could save more
money!-London Opinion.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-14

When you near two men talking so
loudly that they can be heard in the
next block, they are talking about
something they know nothing about
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-14

Many people have receding gums. Rub
Hamlins Wizard Oil on gums and stop the
decay: chase the disease germs with a
mouth wash of few drops to a spoonful
of water.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-14
Perhaps.

If the dead women could speak on
the day of their funeral, they would
say to the donors of floral offerings:
"How sweet of you! 1t is just what l
wanted"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-14

Say, pa?"
What is it?"
Does it take sixty minute men to
make one man of the hour?"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-14
On the Alps.

Anxious Wife-For heavens sake
don't fall down there, George. !
shall never find my way down by
myself.-Fliegende Blaetter.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-14

Stranger-But isn't this town pretty
slow?
Native-Slow? Say, nearly every
evenin' there's the gol dingest most
excitin' checker game at the store
you ever scent
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-12-14

articles, while there is quite menag-
erie of puppies, kittens and canaries.
Queen Mary, moreover, employed q
large number of painters of minia-
lures to reproduce favorite worries OF
herself which the king admires, and
these are being presented to favored
Indian subjects.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-19
CAPT. WILKINSON rs DEAD.
Master Of Steamer Columbia Suffers
Stroke Of Paralysis.

Capt. John B. Wilkinson, OF the D.,
p. I. e. w. Ferry Co.. died. Tuesday,
In his home, No. rs Janette-ave,
Windsor, the result OF stroke OF
paralysis. which he suffered last week.
He was born In st. Catharines, Ont,
IS years ago. when n boy he remov.
ed with his father. an English army
ofhcer. 10 Amherstburg. the father be-
ing stationed on Bots Blanc island.
Prior to- joining the ferry company,
1879, he had sailed the great lakes
for a number OF Years. In 1902 he
was given command OF the steamer
Columbia and was still master of the
ship AT the time of his death. He was
a member Of Fairbanks post. @. A. r.,
Detroit lodge, Sons OF Veterans. Ship
masters association and past master
OF Windsor lodge, A. F. and A. NJ. His
wife died some Years ago. The wife
OF Or. Frank A. Willard. Detroit, Is
the only child. Mr.. and Mrs. Willard
have been making their home with the
latter's father for some time.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-19
Sane Punishment Should
Rest With Prison Warden
TRACY McGREGOR.

Tracy McGregor. head Of the Nc
Gregor mission. who was mentioned
as a member of the proposed commit
tee 81 citizens to investigate the Mar
quette prison, said to The Times,
Wednesday morning:
Il don't know just what the condi-
tions are In the Marquette prison, but
/ have never heard OF any brutality
there. In fact, the reports I have
heard from persons who have visited
the prison, are to the effect that there
was no fault TO be found with the in
stitution. do not know whether
corporal punishment has been prac.
ticed there, but IL is fact that the
most successful prisons OF the present
day have abolished corporal punish
ment II is some three years since
corporal punishment was abolished in
the Detroit House of Correction.
Il don't know that IL would be well
TO abolish corporal punishment by
law, but IL were In the legislature
would not object TO its abolition by
legal process. | don't think the abol.
ishing OF corporal punishment by law
is the real object, however. I think
the real aim is TO get man of proper
temperament and judgment for the
position OF warden in every prison.
The abolition of corporal punishment
would not be necessary by law IL n
man who would exercise the righ;
kind OF judgment In dealing with pris.
oners were on the Job"