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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
COTTON MEN INSPECT
SAMPLES OF STANDARDS
Majority of Manufacturers Who At
tended Convention Here Leave
for Their Homes.

Nearly all the cotton manufacturers
who attended the convention here yes
terday returned home today. Some of
the members Of the three associations
represented remained and paid n visit
to the Department of Agriculture. where
they were shown what is being done by
the department in the way of improving
types of cotton and growing disease-re-
sistant varieties.
What interested the visitors particu-
larly was the display Of cotton standard
samples that were graded by a committee
of experts for the department about two
years ago. These samples have been
sealed in vacuum glasses and ordinarily
are kept in the dark to protect them from
first standard samples ever prepared. and
have been officially accepted as standards
by practically all the cotton exchanges
of the south.
sachusetts voiced an urgent appeal for
the passage of the Weekes forestry bill
at the annual banquet of the National
Association of Cotton Manufacturers in
the New Willard last night. A request
from the speaker for support for the bill,
WHICH has to do with a large area in
the Appalachian range, met with a
prompt reply. Mr.. Lodge declared that
the passage of the Weekes bill would
benefit both north and south and improve
the territory in which the cotton men
operate
Other speakers were D. Y. Cooper of
Henderson. N. c.. president of the asso-
citation; DR.. n. A. Cobb of the Depart
ment Of Agriculture: /: d. TYSON of
of Boston Following a business meet
Ing In the afternoon. the delegation
visited the White House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
TO REPAIR POLICE TUG.
Contract for Work on the Vigilant
Awarded to Conrad Bennett.

The contract for the overhauling Of the
hull Of the harbor police tug Vigilant and
the removal and replacing of the metal
covering has been awarded to Conrad
Bennett of this city, and as soon as the
lighter which is now on the railway at
Benefits boatyard is completed and
launched the Vigilant will be hauled out.
This will be some time in the coming
week Under the terms of the contract
the metal is to be stripped from the hull
of the vessel and all unsound planking Or
timbers are to be removed and replaced
with new material, and then the hull is
to be recovered with heavy galvanized
iron
While out of service the Vigilant will
also be fitted with a large tank and filter
for storage of water for boiler use, and
her boiler and machinery will be given
a thorough overhauling. The tug will be
out of service for month or longer, and
while she is laid up the patrol work about
the harbor will be done by the police
launch Maj. Sylvester and the other pow
er boats belonging to the harbor precinct.
The changes to be made in the Vigilant
are for the purpose of making her avail
able for trips to the District WOrkhouse
at Occoquan, where the water is often
brackish and undesirable for use in her
boiler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
Could Not Stand
Suffering From
Skin Eruption
Red Blotches on Face and Scalp.
Disfguring, Scalv and Dry. Be
gan to Itch and Burn. Scratch
ed Until He Drew the Blood.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment En-
tirely Relieved THAT Awful
Pest"

Il have been using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura
Ointment for the past three months and I am
glad to say that they cured me Of most an
moving skin eruption. 1t began by my noticing
red blotches appearing my face and scalp
although they were rather disfiguring, l did not
think anything of them until they began to get
scaly and dry and to itch and burn until / could
not stand the suffering. Then began TO
different soap, thinking that my old kind might
be hurting me, but that didn't seem to do any
good. 1 went to two different doctors, but
neither seemed to relieve me any. lost many
nights sleep in continual scratching. sometimes
scratching till drew the blood my face and
head. Then I started in to use the Cuttcura
Remedies and in two months was entirely
lieved OF that awful pest.
"If any one seeks information 10 how good
Cuticura Remedies are, refer them to me
one who used it successfully. l am SO delighted
over my cure by Cuticura Remedies that shall
he glad to tell anybody about IL. tSignedl g.
NJ. Mcfarland. 221 West 115th ST., New York
City Oct. ). 1910.
Cuticura Soap (25c, and Cutcura Ointment
t5Ocl are sold throughout the world. Send to
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. sole props. 10
Columbus Ave, Boston. for free book on skin
and scalp diseases and their trea tment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
Newsy Shipping Notes.

The lighthouse engineer steamer Jessa-
mine. which has been engaged in the re-
pair work TO the Great Wicomico river
light station. completed her part in that
work early IN the week and will go to
other points on the bay where disabled
Iog signal apparatus needs repairs
The lighthouse tender Juniper. which
has been IT a Norfolk shipyard for two
or three weeks undergoing repairs, is
ready for service and will shortly return
TO the inland waters of North Carolina.
The Juniper is fitted with large gas tanks
for supplying gas buoys on the Carolina
sounds.
The lighthouse service steamer Orchid.
the tender which has all the coast work
OF this district in charge. was yesterday
living at the Portsmouth, Va, station
waiting orders.
A new beacon recently established in
Herring bay. Md. will cause the discon-
tfnuance of Parker Island buoy and a
notice regarding the change has been Is
sued by the lighthouse authorities, as fol-
lows:
Parker Island bar buoy No. . a spar.
in Herring Bay, Md. was discontinued
January 20 on completion of Herring Bay
beacon, on which light will shortly be
established.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
KETTLE BOTTOMS CHANNEL.
Lighthouse Service Authorities Pre-.
pairing to Mark the Shoals

The lighthouse service steamer Hol-
~, after taking aboard the lanterns
and other outfit which is to be used
in the four beacons recently establish
ed to mark the new east channel
through the Kettle Bottoms shoals, in
the lower Potomac. has sailed from
Baltimore for the Kettle Bottoms and
is installing the lights and putting the
beacons in readiness for service early
IN this month. The lighthouse au-
1horities will give notice of the date
the new guides through the Potomac
shoals will be ready for service.
The channel through the Kettle Bot
toms, which is to be marked, was
dredGed several years ago and vessels
drawing twentyfour feet of water, it
is said. can come through 1t at low
water 1t has been marked by the
usual spar buoys for day navigation
and the installation of the four light
buoys will make navigation across the
shoals as easy at night as it now is
by day.
The placing of the beacons in the
Kettle Bottoms channel was made in
following out the plan Of the authori-
ties to make the National Capital easy
of access by water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
REST FOR LETTER CARRIERS.
Retail Merchants Would Have Them
Given Sunday to Themselves.

The Retail Merchants Association, at
a meeting in the Chamber of Commerce
last night, went on record favor of
allowing the letter carriers of the Dis
trict to have Sunday to themselves. T.
c. Dulin called the attention OF the as
ISOLATION to the fact that the letter car
riers now must go to the Office Sunday
morning from o'clock to II 10 o'clock
i'll order to gather and distribute mail
to. those living along their routes who
call at the Office. Mr. Dulin said that
Cleveland, Detroit, Kansas City and other
large cities have done away with Sunday
work for their letter carriers.
Joseph Strasburger, president of the
association, declared that the = assess in
terests of the city would not suffer If
the letter carriers were allowed a holi-
day Sunday. He said that the general
delivery window, involving the employ
ment of one person, and the stamp win
dow might be kept open Sunday for the
accommodation of strangers in the city
No legislation. 1t was said. was needed
to give the letter carriers the holiday,
as the Office is kept open Sunday morn
ing only in compliance with public re-
quest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
RUN DOWN BY AUTOMOBILE,
Joseph B. Bennett, Aged Seventy.
Eight Years, Seriously Injured.

Bound on mission of humanity, Joseph
B. Bennett, appointment clerk Of the De-
partment Of Agriculture, was run down
by an automobile and sustained a frac-
tured leg, a bruised head and a lacerated
scalp. In the automobile that caused his
injuries Mr.. Bennett was hurried to Cas-
ualty Hospital.
Mr.. Bennett is seventy-eight years of
age, and his vision is not perfect at
night. He was on his way from his
home, lat 11th street northeast. to visit
an invalid clerk of his department when
the accident occurred.
Stepping off the curb on Massac husetts
avenue between 9TH and Sth' streets north
east, the automobile was upon him before
he discovered his danger Or the driver
could avoid running him down. Mr. Ben
nett was hurled to the ground, striking
his head
David r. Thomas, who was operating
the car, stopped and went to the aid Of
his victim. Policeman Lester, Franz
O'Neill and George A. Wood, eyewitnesses
of the incident, assisted in placing Mr..
Bennett in the car, which was driven
hurriedly to the hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
EXPLAINS CLEARING HOUSE.
H. H. Mckee Tells Young Bank
Clerks Why They Are Maintained.

Clearing Houses was the subject Of
the twelfth lecture OF the winter educa-
tional course delivered before the Wash
ington chapter of the American Institute
of Banking by H. III. Mckee. cashier Of
the National Capitol Bank, last night
The lecturer analysed the functions of q
clearing house, telling Of the. saving of
expense in the Capitalization of exchange
items. the rapidity of settling balances
and the protection furnished contributing
banking institutions. both local and for
eign. Mr.. Mckee explained at length the
routine of the local clearing house.
Following Mr.. Mckee's lecture. the pre-
siding officer called upon Representative
A. +. Dawson Of Iowa for an impromptu
address. He told of western banking
methods and the resources of his state.
Next weeks lecture will be delivered by
j. 7. Talbert. vice president of the Ma
tional City Bank, New York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
FILED FOR PROBATE.
Wills of Thomas P. Woodward, Mrs
Gertrude Noll and Others.

The will Of Thomas P. Woodward, who
died suddenly January Is last. has been
filed for probate by his brother, DR.. VIII
liam c. Woodward, health officer of the
District. The testament was executed
April %. 1896, and provides that his entire
estate go to his widow, Annie v. Wood
ward. She is also named as eAecutrfX.
BY the terms of the will of Mrs. Ger
trude Noll, dated April Z. 1908, the bulk Of
her estate. valued at $4,000, is devised to
her nephew. John II. Rupert, in trust
Premises 1907 Sth street is to be held
for the benefit of her son, Henry j. Noll
for life, then until his youngest child at
tains majority.
Houses 1924 and 1926 7th street north
west are to be for the benefit of her
grandchildren, C. Henry Noll and Ger
rude r. Noll. The trustee is to hold
premises 1909 Sth street for her grand
daughter. Annie G. Reith. and 1905 Sth
street for her grandson. Joseph Reith.
The son. Henry J. Noll, is to have the
household effects and one-half of the re-
manning estate. The other half is to be
held in trust by Mr. Rupert for the two
grandchildren. Joseph and Annie c.
Reith. Mr.. Rupert is named as exec
utOr.
Mrs Emma Reese is to receive the en-
tire estate left by her husband, William
II. Reese according to his WILL dated
September IA. 1898, and offered for pro-
bate. She is also named as executrix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
HANDIWORK FAMILIAR.
Visitor to the City Tells of Being
Robbed by Two Colored Men,

William j. Cogan of Sweatman, Va,
was at list street and Maryland avenue
southwest yesterday afternoon, when two
colored men robbed him of a case con-
tanning a microscopical tense. Mr.. Cogan
told the police later that the two men
approached him and spoke to him about
mud on his trousers. They then pro-
ceeded to brush him clean. They cleaned
him and in the operation took the case
from his pocket.
1t Is believed by the police that the two
men are the same pair that stole a pock-
etbook last Monday from Capt. John
Frederick, a watchman at the govern
ment printing Office. The thieves at that
time apologized to Capt. Frederick for
soiling his trousers and were repairing
the damage when they stole his pocket
book
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
Struck by a Street Car.

George Marshall. fifteen years old, Il
resident OF Sandy Spring, Nd, was struck
by street car last night near the west
end OF the plaza in front of Union sta
lion and slightly injured. His most Sc
Iious injury was a cut across his nose. The
boy alighted from an eastbound car and
was struck by a car moving in the on
posite direction.
The ambulance was summoned from the
Casualty Hospital and the injured bow
was taken to that institution Friends at
:.501 Pennsylvania avenue northwest were
Notified OF the accident. He was able to
leave the hospital as soon as his injuries
wrere dressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
OYSTER BOAT IN MUD.
Schooner Elizabeth Anne Stuck for
More Than an Hour.

The schooner Elizabeth Anne, which
left here yesterday with her cargo Of
oysters to seek better market at Bal
timore or some other bay point ran
ashore on the river fats near the steel
plant pier. between this city and Alex
andria, and stuck hard and fast. Her
crew made every effort to float her, but
without success.
In response to signals from the schoon-
er the tug James 0. Carter, Capt. Kintz
went to her aid and after an hours work
succeeded in working her into deep water
again. The vessel was not damaged
and after being foated. resumed her
trip On her way up the river to this
CITY about two weeks ago she ran ashore
q short distance from where she grounded
Yesterday, but that time her master was
able to float her without the assistance
of a tug.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
FALLS THIRTY FEET.
John R. Jones, a Slater, Injured in
Drop From School Building,

John r. JONES' forty years old, was Sc
riously injured yesterday afternoon when
he fell from the roof Of the Bristol School
building at Mintwood place and 10Th
street. The victim Of the accident, who is
a slater. resides at 1905 9Th street south
west.
Jones fell a distance Of about thirty
feet. He sustained a fractured arm,
broken nose and numerous minor cuts and
bruises, although he did not lose con-
seriousness. 1t was stated by the physi-
clans at the Emergency Hospital this
morning that the injured man will prob
ably recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
Mrs. Simpson Reelected Chairman.

Mrs. Mary E. Simpson was reelected
chairman of the woman's auxiliary COM
mittee Of the Florence Crittenton Hope
and Help Mission at the annual meeting
of the organization yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Christine Herfurth was elected vice.
chairman in place Of the late Mrs. Alfred
Wood, who filled the position for some
years. Mrs. NJ. P Smell was made re-
cording secretary, Mrs. j. II. Dony cor
responding secretary and Mrs. w. H.
Ramsay treasurer. Mrs. Kate Waller
Barrett deliveded short address on the
work Of the Florence Crittenton missions
in all parts Of the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
General Counsel Proposed.

A proposed amendments to the consti-
tuition of the Chamber Of Commerce
whereby a general counsel will be added
to the list of officers has been posted on
the bulletin board at the chamber. 1t
is proposed that the general counsel shall
be an ex officio member of the board OF
directors. The application for this amend
ment is signed by fifteen members of
the chamber.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
Valuation Put on Houses.

valuation OF $4,000 has been placed
on the three houses, 5Osis, 51O and 512 E
street. northwest in the settlement of the
suit OF Mrs. Susan f. Albert against her
co-heirs of the Fletcher estate. In tho
settlement, Mrs. Catherine Il. Lannoii one
of tho heirs. has purchased the property
at the valuation named. She was repre-
scented hy Attorney Wilton J. Lambert
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
Gompers on Speaking Tour.

Samuel Gompers of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor is to deliver an adj
dress at a mass meeting in the interest
of organized labor in Detroit. Mich, this
evening, and tomorrow evening is sched-
uled for speech to the friends of or
ganiZed labor at Toledo, Ohio. He left
Washington yesterday on a speaking tour
of the middle west, and will deliver a
number of speeches before his return.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
MISS ELOISE SPRIGG HURT.
Automobiles Collide at Massachu.
sets Avenue and 18th Street.

A collision occurred yesterday after.
noon about o'clock at Massachusetts
avenue and 18th street northwest between
an automobile belonging to the Danish
minister and DR.. W. nj. Sprigg's electric
runabout. Miss Eloise Sprigg, daughter
Of the physician. who was In the run
about, was slightly injured.
The chauffeur was the only occupans
Of the Danish minister's automobile Boti,
machines suffered considerable damage.
Dr. Sprigg estimated his loss at about
$3.50. while the damage to the other cas-
was fixed at about 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
FUNERAL OF ]. 7. MINOR.
Services This Afternoon at Hi
Former Home at Comorn. Va.

Funeral services were held at Comorn,
Va. this afternoon for j. T. Minor, father
OF Benjamin s. Minor of the law firm of
Berry & Minor Of this city. who died
Wednesday.
MI. Minor was widely known in that
section Of the Old Dominion, and his
home estate covers half of the village Of
Comorn. Several weeks ago he contract
ed a severe cold, which developed into
pneumonia. He was seventy-five years
old.
daughters, who were at his bedside when
he died.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
Take Life Vows at St. Aloysius.

Rev. John ]. Gale and Rev. p. F. Gear.
both of the Society of Jesus. took life
vows of poverty, chastity and obedience
in ST. Aloysius' Church yesterday. Rev
Eugene dc l.. Mcdonnell. rector Of St
Aoysius' parish. officiated. Rev. Father
Gale has been selected as project OF
studies at Gonzaga College.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
Smoke Causes Fire Scare.

No. engine company went to the es-
Establishment OF Xander & Plugge, 1917
7th street northwest, yesterday afternoon
shortly before o'clock. Smoke from
a defective gas fixture had alarmed &C.
cupants Of the premises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
Small Fire Quickly Extinguished.

Fire of unknown origin alarmed men,
bers Of the family of Mrs. Mary c. White.
615 list street southwest, last night about
$50 o'clock. Several companies Of the
fire department responded to an alarm
from box 40. The blaze was eAtinguished
before. any material damage had been
done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
Brick Falls on Workman's Head.

Eugene Flanagan, 1417 14th street, en-
ployed rs a workman at the Raleigh
Hotel sustained a scalp wound yesterday
afternoon while at work, a brick falling
from wall and striking him. Flanagan
went to Emergency Hospital and had his
injury dressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
CITY ITEMS.
Fresh Hams. I5c Lb.: Sb

Fresh Hams. I5c Lb.: Shoulders. l2lso
h.: Shoulder Pork Chops. Icisc h.. Home.
made Sausage. 12t.c lb.: Lamb Chops, III a
ID: F'orequarter Lamb. 12l2c H.: Sugar 50
h.; Coffee. roasted daily. &c h. Excelsiot
Market 1o3 Fla ave. 2Oo2-04 9TH ST. NV y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
Constipation

Should not be neglected. It leads to more sc.
rious troubles. 1t shows that the important
functions of the liver are imperfectly performed
Most persons should have at lease one movement
Of the bowels every twenty -four hours. This
may be had, as thousands know, by taking
occa sional doses OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
Takes Pride in Her Costumes

Cousin Janet has no false pride, but
she wishes her little friends to look in
next Sundays supplement of The Sunday
Star, just to prove that her costumes are
stylish as those worn by Sister Prue',
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03
GOES TO GRAND Jury
Case Against the Assai|ants of
Attorney Moncure.
DEFENDANTS UNDER BOND
Joshua Offutt, Benjamin P. Whalen
and Joseph Whalen Accused Of
Murderous Assault.
DEFENDANTS UNDER BOND
Special Correspondence Of The Star.


ROCKVILLE, Md, February 3, 1911.
The testimony adduced at the prelimi-
nary hearing here yesterday afternoon
of Joshua Offutt, farmer of Potomac
district; Benjamin Peyton Whalen. for
merly chief deputy sheriff of the county.
and the latter's brother. Joseph Whalen,
on charges of assault with intent to muir
der and assault with intent to main,
which grew oft of the attack on Attor-
ney r. c. l.. Moncure in front of the
courthouse here Wednesday evening of
last week. was. in the opinion of Justice
Joseph Reading, before whom the hear
ing was held, sufficient to warrant, all
three men being held for the action of
the March grand jury, and bail was
fixed at $1,000 in each case
George G. Bradley of Potomac district
became bOndsman for Offutt, and Emory
81. Bogley for the Whalens Should the
grand jury they will probably be tried
at the March term of court, provided a
change OF venue is not asked.
Crowd Cheers the Decision.
The hearing consumed the entire after
noon, being concluded at $50 o'clock. 1t
was attended by probably 300 persons
from various parts of the county, Vir-
GINA and Washington, and when Justice
Reading announced upon the conclusion
of the evidence that he felt no hesita-
ton in holding all three men, and that
he considered the assault .'heartess and
outrageous the large crowd broke into
cheers.
Testimony offered by both sides agreed
that Joseph Whalen had accosted Mon
cure while the lawyer was on his way
from the courthouse to his hotel and had
asked the Virginian if he intended to call
him Goseph Whalen) liar by his state
ment in the courtroom. According to the
testimony, Moncure replied that he had
meant just what he said, whereupon
Joseph Whalen struck him. The testi-
mony also was clear that at this juno
ture Peyton Whalen struck Moncure,
partially knocking him down, and that
he chased him across the street and back
to where the trouble started and again
struck him and knocked him down.
Mr.. Moncure's Testimony.
Mr. Moncure testified that both the
Whalens struck and kicked him after he
was knocked down the second time, and
that Joshua Offutt also kicked him. He
was corroborated by several witnesses
so far as the Whalens were concerned,
but none of the other witnesses saw Of
futt- either strike or kick the attorney.
Peyton Whalen admitted striking and
chasing Moncure as indicated, but denied
that he any one else kicked him. He
said that when he saw his brother strike
al Monctlre, the lawyer put his hand be-
hind him if to draw a pistol and that
he then waded In. lie explained, III an
swer to a question why he ran after Mon
cure IL lie thought the latter had a gun,
that lie wanted to keep close to the
man as possible so as to prevent him
he
Two witnesses testified that both Pey-
ton Whalen and Offutt had made threats,
but both men denied that they had been
guilty of anything Of the kind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-03

S12S to Baltimore and Return
Saturdays and Sundays via Pennsylvania
railroad. Tickets good to return until
Sunday night. All regular trains except
the Congressional Limited. "--Advt.