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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20
NUMEROUS PETTY THEFTS.
Many Complaints Recently Made to
the Police.

Charles Hinkle of 1893 Maine avenue
reported to the police last evening that
some one had stolen his bicycle from
In front Of 1926 7th street northwest.
II. w. Williamson of 1887 SD street
northwest reported to the police that his
black overcoat had been stolen from
barber shop at 3416 NJ street northwest.
Harry Cole of 1349 c street northeast.
driver for ]. c. Hoover of the Riggs
market. left his team standing in front
of 134S Euclid street last evening and
when he returned a box containing ten
pounds of butter and seven dozen Of eggs
was missing.
A black overcoat belonging to III. G.
Schneider of 43O N street northwest was
stolen from the new Cathedral School
building on Wisconsin avenue northwest
yesterday.
A pair of roller skates was stolen yes
terday from the home Of Elmer Shade,
1876 Gresham street.
G. E. Weasche of 416 18th street north
east told the police that some one had
stolen child's express wagon from In
front of 1116 F street northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20
Police Hold Man on Suspicion.

John Bresnahan of 53 Prospect street
northeast is detained at the fourth pre-
cinct station pending an investigation
BY the police as to the presence of
three shoes in his possession. Bresna-
han was walking along Az street south
west last night with the shoes under
his arm. When Policeman Davis ques-
toned him as to where he secured them
he replied, From a colored man." He
was taken to the station house and
held for investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20
Success of Sylvan s. Grosner.

Another young Washingtonian is win
ming laurels on the lecture platform.
Sylvan S. Grosner, 1912, of the University
of Michigan. has won praise for his lee
ture before the University Lyceum Club
entitled 1.-THE White Mans Burden, I"
which he has delivered also at a number
of places in Michigan. One writer says
the lecture comprises IAN honest treat
ment of the social political and economic
phases of the race question and is full
of aggressive thought and sane fair
methods of solution"
Mr.. Grosner is the son Of I. Grosner of
this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20
Officers Of Bank Reelected.

The board Of directors of the United
States Savings Bank has unanimously re-
elected the following officers for the en-
suing year: James L. karrick. president:
James NJ Baker, first vice president;
Daniel Thew Wright, second vice presi-
dent. George E. Slaybaugh, cashier:
James B. Lackey, secretary: Charles A.
Douglas and Conrad II. Syme, attorneys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20
BANQUET PLANS UNDER WAY.
District Residents to Show Appre-
citation to Mr.. Gardner's Service.

by residents of Washington i'll honor of
Representative Washington Gardner OF
Michigan, who has for years been chair
man of the subcommittee of the House
appropriations committee dealing with
District affairs are progressing. accord
ing to John Joy Edison, who was asked
by the District Commissioners to take
charge of the dinner.
Mr.. Edison said today that he would
appoint the committee on arrangements
Monday, and that the date for the ban
quet would not be settled until the COM
mittee can hold a meeting 1t is PROP
able, however. that the banquet Will be
held about the middle of February.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20
German Organization Election.

Omcers of the Hessendarmstadter. I'm
Verin have been elected for
the ensuing year. as follows: President.
Louis Bauer. ST.: vice president. Frank c.
He'll; treasurer, John N. Auth; secretary,
John Meininger Cwenty-first term: Henry
Weber, Henry j. Auth and Christian
Beilstein, finance committee: Herman j.
He'll. Thomas Rupert and Fred Diegel-
mann. color bearers: j. Ferber. marshal;
delegates to the German Central Verein,
Emil SPAIN, Christian Huppmann and
John Schuhtrumpf: delegate to the Ger
man Orphan Asylum. Christian Beilstein.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20
LOCAL MENTION.


National-Otis Skinner in "Sire," s:15
Pm.
Belasco-"The Chocolate Soldier" Sis
pm.
Columbia-"The Travelling Salesman"
6:11 pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. SIS pm.
New Academy-Beulah Poynter in THE
Little Girl That He Forgot" SIS pm.
Gayety-Fred Twins Majestics. S:13
PM
New Lyceum-"B Gaiety Girls"
Sis pm.
Casno-Vaudeville and moving pic.
lures, 12:45 to $50 and 6:45 to IL pm
Majestic-yaudeville and moving pic
lures, 2:15 and S:15.
Cosmos-vaudevile and moving pic
lures, l pm. to IL pm.
The Arcade-Dancing and roller skating.
The Avenue Grand, eth street and Penn
sylvania avenue southeast-Vaudevilie
and motion pictures. pm.
Convention Hall-Royal & Adams in
door circus.
$500, Now 1915.
One lot Large Gas Radiators.
616 12th-C. A. Muddiman & Co.-134 y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20
Dramatic Club Entertains.

The St. Stephens Dramatic Club pre-
sented The Elopement of Ellen in the
parish hall OF st. Stephens Episcopal
Church last evening. under the direction
Of Prof. L. e. Townsend and Roscoe II.
Alleman. Those who took part In the
performance were Miss Caroline Mckin-
ley. Roscoe II. Alleman, George G. How
ard. Miss Ethel l., TTalor. Miss Mary
Genevieve Minnix. Cyrus Mantz, ir, and
H. Purcell EeaZie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20
Ex.Goy. Carroll Recovering.

The condition Of ex-Gov. John Lee
Carroll of Maryland, who has been Ill
At his home, 1901 18th street northwest,
for several weeks. has improved SO
much that 1t is expected that he will
60 out for a ride tomorrow. If the
weather permits. His family is great
ly encouraged over the progress he has
made toward recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20
Told Of Lafayette's Visit.

In her "reminiscences. which she often
related to her friends. she told of Lafay-
cites visit to this country and of seeing
him pass down the street in an open car
riage drawn by four horses.
Mrs. Laub was in the possession Of all
of her faculties up to within a few weeks
OF her death. She took an active but
modest part in all charitable work and
for many years had given several hours
each day in needlework for the Christ
Child Society.
Mrs Laub is survived by eight great
grandchildren and five grandchildren
Her grandchildren are Mrs. Status
Meade OF Braddock. Va: Mrs. Sigel
Raush of Troy, n. Y: David o. Sunder-
land of Raleigh. n. c.; John l.. Mohun
OF New York city and Barry Mohun, an
attorney of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20
Twelfth Anniversary Celebrated.

The twelfth anniversary OF Carroll
Council, No. 377, knights OF Columbus.
was celebrated with an entertainment
and luncheon Wednesday evening. The
speakers of the evening were Patrick j.
Haltigan. grand knight OF the council;
Judge william II. De Lacy and Thomas
]. Donovan, state deputy. GREETINGS from
other councils were read.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20
Prof. E. P. Moxey Lectures.

A lecture on accounting was delivered
before the Washington Chapter of the
American Institute Of Banking by Prof.
Edward p. Moxey. head of the depart
ment of accounting at the University Of
Pennsylvania, last night. Prof MoXey
explained the methods of the bank ex-
aminers and discussed the currency sys-
tenn
The lecture was preceded by a banquet
at the Raleigh Hotel, at which Prof.
Noxey was the guest of honor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20
Hospital Directors Sued.

Edward l.. Brice has filed suit against
the directors of Providence Hospital for
$3.50 damages. alleged to be the value
of certain property left at the hospital
for safe keeping when Mr.. Brice was
patient thlbe last April
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20
Matches Cause Child's Death.

Edna Ray. colored, three Years old,
died at the Homeopathic Hospital late
yesterday afternoon. The child was
burned while playing with matches in
her home, 468 N street northwest,
earlier in the day,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20
Social Meeting of Nebraskans.

The Nebraska State Association will
be the host at a reception to the con-
Rressional delegation and friends at the
Arlington Hotel tonight. The president
of the society and Mrs. +. II. Abbott will
receive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20
Leg. of Lamb. isc Pound, Lo,. Liant

Chops. 1sc pound; Rib Lamb Chops. zoo
pound: Roast Beef. 10c and 12i.c pound:
Pure Lard. 1:izc pound: Elgin Butter. 80
pound: Cheese. 19c pound: Rice, &c pound:
Starch, &c pound: IL pounds Ceresote
Flour. 45c: Sugar. sc pound: Corned
shoulders. 12i2c pound: Scrappel. 50
pound: Potatoes. &c peck. soc bushei:
Oranges. 1Sc dog. Phone n. 2464. Elk.
celsior Market, 9Th and Florida ave. NV,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20

1132 Conn. Ave-, Star Branch.
"want Ads may be left at the Postal
telegraph Office 1882 Conn. ave-, at regu-
lar Star Office rates. Help and Rooms
for Rent, ] cent q word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20

For Weddings, Receptions, Theater
parties, etc, hire T'TCO Taxicabs. Ready
on the minute. $3 hour. Tel. North 1212.-
Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20
Entered Service in 1900.

Mr.. Adams succeeded Louis Wilson as
assistant assessor when Mr.. Wilson be-
came disbursing officer, October %, 1907.
He entered the District service in 1900.
He was born in Hingdale, n. H.. and was
educated in the public schools of that
town. He graduated from Dartmouth
College in 1897. The following year he
entered the law department of Columbian
University in this city, from which he
graduated in 1903. In 1904 he received a
degree in patent laws. He is a member
of the University Club. Temple Lodge,
No. 81. F. A. A NJ, and Phi Delta Theta
fraternity. He is a member of the bar
of the Supreme Court OF the District of
Columbia and of the Court of Appeals.
The appointment to the board Of assis-
tant assessors carries with it a salary
Of $1,000. 1t is life appointment. as
the members cannot be removed from
ONCE except for inefficiency, neglect of
duty or malfeasance in Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20
MRS. LAUb RECALLED
SEEING LAFAYETTE HERE
Resident of Washington for
More Than Eighty Years
Is Laid at Rest.

Funeral services for Mrs. Cornelia Vir-
GINA Laub. ninety one years of age, who
had resided in Washington continuously
for more than eighty years. and who died
at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs.
Status Meade, Braddock. Va, last
Wednesday, were held in the chapel of
Oak Hill cemetery at IL o'clock this
morning, Mgr. Mackin of ST. Pauls Cath
Ollie Church, 18th and Y streets north
west officiating. Burial was private.
Mrs. Laub was born in Washington De-
cember s. 1920, and resided here up to
a few years ago, when she went to live
with a granddaughter at Braddock. Mrs.
Laub was the daughter of William and
Ann Paine Reddall. who were married in
the Church of All Hallows. London. Feb
ruary II. 1854. and who sailed for New
York the same day on their honeymoon.
1t required nine weeks TO make the trip.
On the way over vessel was hailed
which reported the death of Alexander
Hamilton in the famous duel with Aaron
Burr.
On arrival in New York Mr.. Reddall
In 1918 he and his wife came to WASH
ington TO live.
A brother and a sister-i law of Mrs.
Laub, John and Caroline Reddall, died in
X.
Trinity Church graveyard, in lower
Broadway.
Married in 1912.
During Mrs. I.aubs girlhOod Washing
ton was like a New England village, and
its environs were confined to a very small
part os the ten miles square. She was
married to John y. Laub in this city
June IA. 1872. the ceremony taking place
at half-past 5 o'clock in the morning, as
they we're obliged to leave at O'Clock
that day for Richmond. in order to arrive
in tina: city the same day. Mrs. Laub,
quite naturally. never forgot that trip.
1t was a honeymoon both interesting and
unique, for It had TO be made by boat,
train and stagecoach, and required twelve
hours.
Three children were born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Laub. OF whom the sole survivor Is
Mrs. Martha Virginia Mohun, widow OF
Francis Il. Mohun or this city.
Mrs. Laub was an exceptionally well
preserved woman and possessed a charm
ing personality and a storehouse of mem
cries OF the early life Of the nation. She
was constant reader and displayed an
active interest in affairs Of the day. She
possessed remarkably clear mind and
memory and was an entertaining talker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20
AFnOld's Ale IL the Finest

that care. skill and high-grade ingredls
ents can produce. Mellow satisfying. exc
ceptionally healthful. IL not at grocey'A
phone West "a. Arlington Bottling Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20

Benjamin F. Adams was appointed a
member Of the permanent board Of as
sistant assessors today, filling the po-
stion made vacant by the death Of
Francis Nye. Mr.. Adams has been as
signed to duty on the personal tax board
and will begin his duties Immediately.
The Commissioners made the appoint
ment with no hesitation, as it had been
to make all District building
appointments from the existing force
whenever possible. and that all promo
lions should depend upon merit.
Mr.. Adams has been assistant assessor
of the District in charge of the detail
under Assessor William Il. Richards. His
promotion leaves a vacancy in the office.
but no announcement Of other changes
has been made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20
CITY ITEMS.

Big Cut In Price OF Lathe:
Bargain figure on lot yellow pine stoclo
Order early. Eisinger Bros, 2109 eth n-ws
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20
Tonight

II your liver is out Of order. causing bliousness,
sick headache or constipation. take a dose of
Hoods Pills retiring and tomorrow your
digestive organs will be regulated and you will
be bright. active and ready for any kind of work.
Remember, there is no real substitute, and al
ways insist on having
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20
S1.2S to baltimore and

41.25 to Baltimore and Return
Saturdays anu Sundays via Pennsylvania
railroad. Tickets good to return until
Sunday night. All regular trains except
the Congressional Limited. '-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20
4 Hottie of Heurich.. Beer. aefore

you retire will make you sleep sounder;
give YOU energy 10 start next days du.
ties. Splendid tonics--pure. old. delicious
dog. Lager. $50 = dog. Maerzen or Sem
ate. S1I5: bot. rebate. soc. Phone W. 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-20
Repair Your OId seui.x Machlne.

Our speciality is to make 1t do a while
longer. Davis Agency. 913 9th st.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-30
RURAL NEWS ITEMS
Contributed by tn > Censor's
Live Correspondents
LIsERTY.
. sssssssssssssssss

RUsK CORNERS, August 2S-Vacauon
days will soon be over and the school
bells will be heard through our land =.
Fern Storer goes to Viroqua today to
enter the training school, Tessie Wood
is spending this week at home before
she takes up school work in Viola next
Monday Mrs. Fred Ferguson called
at VIII Best's Monday last ... Perry
Fish is helping Chas Slack at thresk-
ing this fall. Will Nicholson and vile
entertained friends TO some fine home
grown melons last Wednesday evening.
-. Dwain Kellicutt helped Geo. Storer
harvest tobacco last week. i. /. Mrs. Geo.
White and Barbra Wood visited at Mer-
win Rusk's Friday ,,. Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Jennings visited at the 0rrison
home Sunday, .Rev. and Mrs Skully
were entertained at supper at the Gore
home Sunday Robert Tate received
a message from Elroy, Sunday, telling
him of the death of a sister, Mrs
Wilkey. lie starts today, accompanied
by his dang Ater. Mary Bond, and q sis
ter, Mrs. A. j. Smith. to be in attend
enee to the funeral at that place to-
morrow. THE VIOLET.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-30
tFrom the nlIlsboro sentryl

While assisting at unloading a piano,
Jos. Manhart got his left thumb smash
ed by getting It between the box and
sidewalk. 1t took eight stitches TO
close the wound.
Attorney and Mrs. Il. B. Harkin Of
Aberdeen, South Dakota, arrived here
to visit Mrs. Harkin's mother and sis
ter. They made the trip from Aber-
deem In an auto.
In speaking Of the present crop con-
ditions in this section, Robert R0wley,
Sr, says that he has been a resident of
Wisconsin for 63 years and during that
time has not experienced anywhere near
total crop failure in this good old
state. He thinks the Badger state
beats 'em all.
Sam Steffen returned for visit
with his parents, Herman Steffen and
wife, after an absence of several years.
Sam has served four years in the United
States navy and just received bis dis
charge. During his service in the navy
he visited many parts Of the world. He
had been in the Philippines, China,
/ Japan, and many other foreign coun-
tries. He likes the navy but does not
think he will reinlist.
During the storm on Tuesday of last
week stack Of hay on the W. K
Jewell farm on Hills Prairie was struck
by lightning ard set on fire. Mr.. Jewel
saw the smoke and went to the stack
not expecting to save the hay, but by
piling wet hay on the burning spot HI
kept the fire down until help cam'
when the fire was put out. During tn
same storm John Hass had horse ant
two two year-old colts killed by light
ming.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-30
nrlnln a. aalaoknuard.r

BLACKBOARD is said to come from a
nickname applied to group Of boys
always on hand TO black the boots OF
the horse guards who paarded at 81
James park. London although Web
ster gives its probable origin as com
ing from the solutions. smutted from
handling kitchen utensils, II now
means a person OF low character. es
peelally one who INDUCES in scurrilous
OF abusive language.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-30
LOCAL JoTTINGs

Fair next.
Look out for frost.
-Cashton schools opened Monday.
Ermine, the wonder of the age, for
sale By j. 0mundson, Opera Block.
Mr.. j. F. Heal has company of
young boys from this city out for few
days camping.
-Springyille w. C. T. U. will meet
with Mrs Ellen Post on Thursday af-
ternoon, September Z.
-Thayer furnished all the feed for
the Wild West show because he can
sell the cheapest and best.
DIR. and Mrs. R. w. Baldwin have
had as their guests brother and sister
of Mrs. Baldwin from Iowa.
Miss Geneva Graves of the Leader,
is taking vacation from newspaper
work, spending few days in Milwau
kee,
Our young people are all arranging
to get awav for teaching duties else
where. A list win be published next
week.
Assistant Bank Examiner Herried
was in the city the latter portion of
the week making official examination
of the Bank of Viroqua.
If you are going to use barn paint
or hnseed Oil, call on Thos. Peterson,
merchant at Newton. He has a stock
that will be sold reasonable.
Ed. Wig brought in from his place
in Franklin, the old Gilman farm, a
stalk of corn II feet inches high,
first ear 6 feet 2inehes from the ground
-Amund o. ruhus, son of Ole o.
| Tuhus of Stark, was in the city today,
enroute to Glenwood, where he is to
be assistant principal and teacher in
mathematics. The young man gradu-
ated from La Crosse normal last June.
= President Smith and Secretary
Fisher are giving the county fair a
| thorough advertising throughout the
country districts and hamlets. A por-
ton OF the time they travel by auto
mobile in posting and scattering at
tractive Information of the coming
event.
Next Monday is labor day-the
time when organized labor in the cities
make demonstrations of their strength
and power. As general rule schools
factories and most business places are
closed to join in observation of this an
nual event.
-Viroqua rather lost some prestig'
in the Viola picnic, our ball team losing
both games, one with Viola 6 to 20
the other to La Fargo 6 to 10. 0ntari'
beat La Fargo to 2. Viola seoopeC
Ontario to 2. Three uniformed teams
contested in the Woodman Forester
drill, Viola taking first, Viroqua sec
ond
An automobile accident occurred
on the big Hill between Newton anC
Chaseburg on Tuesday, in which Mrs
! Nietzel of Waubesha, was internal,
, injured, and Mrs. Burkhart of Chase
! burg had an ankle broken. Gus Nett
eel of Waubesha was driving the ma
, chine. The break failed to sustain tn
pressure, the machine backed dow
! hill turning turtle. The injured womel
we're taken to La Crosse in an ambul
! ance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-30
WHAT OUk NEIcaBoRs ARE DOING
culIinss From the Press Of Surrounding
Towns
tFrom the Caahton Record

Postmaster Nelson and wife are at
Prairie du Chen where MIR. Nelson is
taking treatment for rheumatism at
the Sauitarium there.
Ole Bierke was in town from his
farm near Rockton. He came up to
consult doctor about blood poisoning
in his right arm, which proved to be
caused by poison ivy.
Rev. Evert has been exhibiting the
head Of a rattlesnake which ne assist
ed in killing while camping on the
Mississippi. He had placed it in bot
tie of alcohol with the jaws pried open
showing the two little fangs, no lar
ger around than a common needle.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. C. VanDuzee were
called to Jackson, Minnesota, by the
death of Mr.. VanDuzee's mother. Mrs.
VanDuzee was 81 years of age and had
been an invalid for several years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-30
The Reai Reason.

Adam sat down 4 am tie greatest
man in the world" he said 70 him
self; the wisest sage. the biggest
hnancier and captain Of industry; !
hold al the records from the hundred
yard dash to the marathon; my wife
is the best-dressed woman IN the
world; am the best-dressed man
Gadzooks. am too good to be true;
viii eat of the fruit Of the tree OF
Evil. Life
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-30
rrrnm the weptby Timea.l

Miss Hildur Schreiner, who has been
in La Crosse Lutheren. hospital for sew
eral weeks, returned home Tuesday.
MIR. and Mrs. j. Kogstad returned
from Norway where they have resided
for the past three years. He will be
remembered prior to that time as prop
rietor Of the Opera cafe restaurant.
The many friends of John j. Johnson,
our shoemaker and shoe dealer, were
glad to bid him welcome on his return
from the hospital at La Crosse where
he has been confined for nearly twenty
two weeks. He is now well and says
that he feels equally as we'll as he looks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-30

SPRINGvILLE, August % Mrs. Z. Fl.
Officer and daughters Of Viroqua spert
Sunday at the 3. |. Hunter home .,<..
Mr.. and Mrs. l. n. Groves and daugh-
ter Edna returned home from visit
with relatives in Canada Mrs.. II. L.
Reed has returned to the Lutheran hos
pital in La Crosse to receive treatment
Mrs. c. Graham returned home
after spending some time with her sis
ter at Roekton Mrs. Eva Paleu and
children of Ontario, have been visiting
at the L. German home Mrs. Mary
Tomkins and children Of Viroqua, have
been visiting with friends here Mr.
and Mrs. Els Reed returned home af-
ter spending sometime with their sons
in Montana Miss Helen Hanson Of
Viroqua has been visiting with her sis
ter, Mrs. Blaine Wheeler. JONES.