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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-04-27

aI1, AS TOLD BY DAN :
5HIll MICHIGAN TO x
lIlIIlj MARK
*** **** -
I'll prove it to you by a story.
You must recollect all this hap
pened before the national com
mission grabbed this side graft,
and put a stop to US stars ringing
in on little of the soft change,
playing at county fairs, tourna-
ments and such when the club
didn't need us. Nwish that rule
had been passed before my time,
though the rube money did come
in handy after bad day with the
layers at the old Hawthorne
track. i
I was in the clubhouse one
afternoon after a game when
Frank Key, our star pitcher, had
shut out the Lions. All the boys
had beat it for home )and me and
Frank were preparing to do the
same, when a guy oozed IN the
door with Squash Corners writ
ten all over him.
Is this Michigan and Key?'
says he.
That's us, says 1. But why
be so formal. Just call US Dan
and Frank l was a little curt,
thinking he was bug horning in
to salve us about our great play
ing. Them guys get awful tire
some.
Sure, he answers, apologetic,
b11f h11effiucy rio1f a1onoy RI what
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-09-27
press ! rI.ne,in9s Of DisLinetion

We are.now showing lines that are complete
with all the novelties, newesteffeets and ideas
at the very lowest prices. We feature as the
most popular trimmings laees m allovers and
bands. Striking new designs in Venise, Bolne-
Inian, Point Russian, Macrame, sPlauen, .Fatine
Laees, Ball Fringes, Embroidered Nets Marrow
edaes and insertions in Crochet and .tatting eff
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-09-27
Special Saturday
75c Moments
Unionsuits, Soc

New underwear for Fail
and Winter. Women fine rib,
pure white Union Suits, high
neck trimmed with crochet
beading, long sleeves, ankle
length. Sizes SO to A. This
garment is of medium weight
and especially suitable for fall
wear. The special price of 5oc
at which we offer the choice Of
regular and extra sizes is
made possible by our;placing
large advanced orders. On
sale Main Floor, east aisle.
Special value.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-09-27
FABRIC GLOVES FOR
WOMEN. 25c PAIR.

The famous hayser make
of fine fabric gloves for wo-
men. Cashmerette and
washable Chamoisette gloves
in white, black, grey and
chamois in all sizes fr9m 6 to
8. In the sale are included
many gloves heretofore sold
at 39c. A full range of coli
ors and sizes. Gloves that
fit perfectly and wear well.
(Main Floor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-09-27
71ae APRON CHECK,
5Zae YARD

Splendid quality Apron
Bingham in this sale. Five
hundred yards offered at a
saving Of one-third. Neat
checks in white and blue. In
lengths from 5 to 10 yards
Sold only by the piece. A
good value at TIE yard
Special price 51sc yard Con
sale in Economy Basement)
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-09-27
Cape Gloves for Wonasn,
500
$1OO

Noshir6 more desirable for street ,vear than these
fine cape gloves. Jv.t the for comfort and SER
nee o,s=seerns stitched back onebgstOn
clasp. eglegs ions and browns. Sizes for both ,o.
and misses. Ri sizes from 5tO g. most excellent
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-09-27
After Supper Specials for !
Csc CURTAIN SGRIM
YARD.
a LARGO line of new

A large line OF new !.
Curtain Scrins, bea
Persian band borders
floral border designs i
colorings. Also fruiI
signs. Don't overloQ!
Saturday special. (0&
in Economy Basement
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-09-27

These exeeen priced for Saturday Ct less tran We
cd gives full assortment Made Of good q1az
beachd muslin high trimmed with
that Of more expensive garments Special 49e
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-09-27
Merode Underwear

New lines Of Mer-
ode Knit Under
wear TO r women.
Fine sun b1e@ched
garments very e13St-
lie. beauti f11I -, finish
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-09-27
Notaserne Sox
For Men
)65r

Complete line Of sizes !"
black and tan in weight suitable
for Fail wear One Of she best
hosiery values on the market.
Splendid for wear and COM
fort.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-09-27
Complete assortment Of New

AT ssc-Women's Tan Isle 16-button opera
gloves, all sizes.
AT 4so-Women 5 white and Chamois 16-button
washable Chamoisette Gloves.
AT 79c-GIaee Kid Gloves in all sizes, black
only. Worth 800 pair. Very special values
AT $1.0o-The new Leroy Glaee French kld
Gloves black, tan, white All sizes, embrolderes
backs.
AT .s1oo-The famous '.Fownes','
nl'Ns AT ~ ST: sI9 sc Gloves, Glace
Ia - n11aIitv black white. tan. gray:
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-09-27
Good Quality Nail Brushes,
toc sa'

A special purchase OF an importers remain
ing stock of good quality Nail Brushes ENABLES us
variety of sizes and kinds including values up 70
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-09-27
sPEc1RL FOR SATURDAY,
81. SO Rll-Leafher Hand
bags, CSC

new lot Of latest style handbags Ihess
hays are of unusual value being made OF gooo
quality leather guaranteed metal frames, leather
lined with handles securely attached The sizes
and shapes to be used this season Describe tneSe
h,~s ynountings in silver and gilt finished metals
these bags are worth s1.5O. Special price satur-
day. CSC.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-09-27
s1.5O CoLoRED CREPE
KIMONOS. CSC.


Made of good quality
Crepe in solid colors. Neck
and front trimmed with
bands of mercerized Saline
In Dresden patterns. Colors
navy, black, pink, Copenha-
gen, gray,,light blue, laven-
der and cream. Special Csc.
(On sale in Suit Department
Main Floor.
CSC ALL-sIIK TAFFETA
RIBBONS, 15c.
A new lot of fine all-siEl
Taffeta ribbons for this sale.
Complete range of colors-
Con sale on Main Floor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-09-27
15c CHILDREN's HOSE,
1Oc PAIR
nc RAIR.

A very special lot of hos
iery especially purchased for
this Introductory basement
sale. Full sizes, fast black.
medium rib, sizes 6 to 912,
worth 15c pair. Special
price for Saturday night
only, 10c pair
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-09-27

~ E7EGS5<ssse % az
IS Besti. f.elv ail.orsd
and should attract every
woman who appreciates the
beautiful and distinctive in
Tailored Suits at $3.50,
$4,000 and $500.
Many are exact duplicates of foreign
models that sell for three times these
prices. All the popular Cloths and color
7ngsf In Ladies and Misses sizes.
You may choose from such fabrics as
French Serges, Fancy Worsteds, Diago-
SnaI. Whipcofds. Bedford Cords and Mems
Wear Suitings, In navy, black brown,
4aupe, Copenhagen, Burgundy, green
stripes, checks, mixtures, etc.
We picture here an "a s.' exact
likeness OF one of the many
new models shown at $25.
It is made of mems wear serge, tail
cred to perfection, Coat straight lines,
double breasted. lined with guaranteed
Peau-de- Sole Silk, covered arm shields,
finished with rows of SILK, braid and but
tons. Skirt one of the new pleated styles,
all the new colorings, sizes 30 to 00 and
II, l6 and 19 for Misses.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-09-27
Zoe and 1910
Elyria Val L zeaes,
Sc Yard

In making the numerous
little fancy articles for holt
day gifts you VIII find Ely
ria laces especially desirable
as a trimming where lace is
required. A variety of dam
ty designs in edges and IN
sertions to match Many pat
terms exclusive. Laees that
are worth from 10c to 121Iac
yard, especially priced for
Saturday at SC yard.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-09-27
lOc OUTING FI.AE
5Zc YARD.

A ease of hne
Flannels on sale Sat
night at about one-ha
rllar value. White
Cream grounds Inc
stripes, plaids and q
These outings are first
ity and have many US.
Fall wear After s.
Special Price, 5zse !
Con sale in Economy
ment).
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-09-27

Zoe, 1916 PURE IL
TORCHON IzACES, s
Splendid for tIimniI
derwear and for any
purpose for which
Iaces are required. Tn,
Mar prices Of these GOO
Zoe and 121ac. Specis
yard. ECONOMY BaseIl
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-09-27
SOC LACE AND ENEBROID-
cry CORSET COVERS,
zoo.

New lot, complete range
Of sizes. Made Of good quail
ity muslin and long cloth.
Dairy trimmings Con sale
MaiT Floor, center.3
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-09-27

fecfs. Metallic alI-overs and
garnitures in gold and silver
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-02
PLEDGE TAFT SUPPORT.
Colored Republican Clubs 1ndorse
Poe for Convention Delepate.

The Consolidated Republican Clubs, a
colored Taft organization. and the Lin
coin Emancipation League celebrated last
night at the headquarters Of the clubs
the forty-ninth anniversary Of the issu-
ance OF President I.incoln's general proc
famation freeing the slaves in the United
States, January 1. 1853. and prohibiting
slavery in the states and territories there.
after.
Following this the political outlook in
the country and the selection Of dele
gates OF the republican national conven-
ton was discussed. The joint organiza-
tons Endorsed James w. Poe as their
choice Tor colored delegate from the Dis
tr1ct. No choice for alternate was made.
No agreement was reached on a candi.
date for white delegates. Tho names OF
Aaron Bradshaw. Thomas H Mckee, w
9. Richardson and former United States
Senator Thurston were discussed. The
joint Equalization and the assemblage
adopted a resolution reafflrming allie
glance to the republican party and ia
vortng the denomination Of President
Taft W. s. Jackson presided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-02
MARION L. TH0MASS0N,
POLICEMAN, DIED TODAY
Underwent Operation for Rupture of
Digestive Organs-Wife Ill
With Typhoid.

Policeman Marion L. Thomasson of the
fourth precinct died about O'Clock this
morning. He is the third member Of the
police force to be claimed by death in the
past ten days. Policemen Gaines Easley
and John A. Pearson, having died within
few days.
Thomasson was strong and hearty and
apparently in the best OF health yester-
day morning when he went on duty
at 3 o'clock. He Was taken sick
about o O'Clock yesterday morning. COM
planning Of pains in his abdomen. DR..
Edmund Barry, police surgeon. visited
him about 2 o'clock. found he was SUI
fering from q rupture Of one Of his diges-
tive organs and advised an immediate
operation.
being performed, but at 3 o'clock, when
the police surgeon returned and found
his condition more critical. he consented
to go to Providence Hospital.
Police Surgeons Barry. Lawson and
patient. DR.. Lawson performed the
operation about O'Clock and found the
patient had lost so much blood that there
was but little hope Of saving his life.
Mrs. Thomasson is i'll at her home.
713 / street southeast. She has been
under treatment for typhoid fever and
several times during the past two weeks
her death was expected. This morning
when told Of her husbands death, she
remarked:
Il know I'll not he many days behind
him.
T. A. Thomasson. father of the dead
policeman, came from his home at Ma
nassas, Va, several days ago and was
spending the Christmas holidays with
his son and daughter-in-law. Mrs.
Thomasson is q sister of the wife of P0-
liceman Much of the third precinct.
NJ l. Thomasson was a native Of Eau
quier county, Va. and was twenty-Seven
years old. He was employed as a motor
man on the 14th street branch of the
Capital Traction Company's lines at the
time Of his appointment to the police
force. Arrangements for his funeral
have not been completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-02
L0UDOUN COUNTY COURT.
Chancery Business to Occupy Several
Days-Miss Atwell a Bride.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
LEESBURG, Va, January 2. 1912
The adjourned term Of the circuit court
morning, Judge Edward S. Turner presid-
ing. A large quantity of chancery bust
ness is before the court, and will proba-
bly, consume several days.
The board of supervisors of Loudoun
county met at the courthouse yesterday
for the purpose of auditing its accounts
against the county.
Goresville. this county, was the scene Of
a wedding Monday at high noon, when
her niece. Miss Nellie Lee Atwell, became
the bride of John Carter Osburn of
Lucketts, Va. The ceremony, which,
owing to the death of Dr. Willard, was
witnessed by only the two immediate
families, was performed by Rev. c. G.
Durkee, rector of Christ Church, Cores
rector of st. Marks Church, Richmond,
Va.
The wedding music was played by Mrs.
c. C. Durkee, and the decorations were
of holly, mistletoe and Christmas greens.
The bride, who was unattended, wore
Roing-away gown of dark blue serge.
with large black picture hat, and carried
q white prayer book.
Following the ceremony, breakfast was
served. after which Mr.. and Mrs. Os-
burn left by way of Point of Rocks for
a brief tour. They will make their home
at Goresville The bride is a daughter of
Mrs. Gertrude Atwell of Lovettsville, and
the bridegroom is a son OF the late Her
bert Osburn Of LeesburG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-02
THOUSAND DOLLAR LOSS
BY WASTE-PAPER BLAZE
Fire This Morning in the Building
Occupied by Civil Service
School.

Fire which caused about $1,000 damage
occurred shortly after o'clock this
morning at the Washington Civil Service
School. 1426-142S U street northwest. The
fire originated in the furnace room 1t
was caused, it is said, by some waste
paper becoming ignited. Mrs. Ethel MUIR
ray. an ernploye Of the school. discovered
the blaze and an alarm was sounded.
Employees Leave the Building.
When the f1remen reached the scene
the building was filled with smoke. A
score of girls employed at the school
grabbed their hats and coats at the first
alarm and left the building. although
their exit was attended by very little ex-
element After the firemen had turned
several streams of water into the cellar
the flames were extinguished. The en-
ployes later returned to the building and
resumed their work.
The damage to the building was slight.
A large quantity of printing paper stored
in the cellar was damaged by water. The
building is owned by f. r. Martin, while
Earl B. Hopkins conducts the school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-02
ANACOSTIA.

The meeting Of Anacostia lodge, No. II.
F. A. A. M. scheduled for last evening.
was postponed on account of the New
Year holiday until the third Monday in
this month. Anacostia Chapter, No. II,
Royal Arch Masons, is making its plans
for the entertainment of the officers Of
the Grand Lodge Monday evening next
Policemen j. F. Reagan and H. H.
Harmon are absent from the eleventh
precinct due to sickness. The heating
plant at the station is undergoing an
overhauling. An effort is being made to
keep the station heated by gas stoves
until the repairs are completed.
MT. and Mrs. James W. BARLEY, who
resided in Anacostia for a number of
years, but who recently moved to Balti-
more to live with their daughter, Mrs.
Robert J. Green, will return shortly to
Anacostia and make their future home
here. MIR. BARLEY sold his property at
Mount View place and Morris road to J.
]. Glennon before they moved to Balti-
more. They are contemplating residing at
1915 Minnesota avenue.
The men of No. 10 engine company in
Anacostia were remembered yesterday by
Rev. w. G. Davenport, rector of En-
manuel Episcopal Church, with fruits,
cakes and candies. Mr.. Davenport began
eleventh police precinct and No. = chemi-
cal engine company at Randle High
lands were also remembered yesterday.
Much progress is being made in the
construction Of the new entrance to the
Government Hospital for the Insane. 1t
is being placed between the two present
entrances on the west side of Nichols
avenue.
Miss Marguerite Campbell. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel r. Campbell of
Mount View place, entertained a large
company Of young people at her resi-
dence last evening. Following vocal and
instrumental selections, as we'll as the
playing of games, refreshments We're
served.
The January meeting of the public i'm
provement association of Congress
Heights will be held tonight in the town
hall on Alabama avenue.
The new mess hall at the Washington
Ordnance Company, formerly the Firth
Sterling Steel plant. at Giesboro. is prac-
tically completed and will be placed into
service as soon as practicable. The build
Ing, which is two stories high, is con-
structed of red brick On the first floor
there Is a kitchen, reading room and gen.
eral assembly room. while the second
story will be used for storage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-02
AIDS TO NAVIGATION.

n notice to mariners regarding luggage
in the waters of the fifth lighthouse dis
trict has been issued by the lighthouse
authorities as follows:
Virginia-EHzabeth river-Channel gas
buoy. No. "a, reported extinguished De-
cernber %, was relighted December %.
Craney Island flats north end buoy, No.
:. spar. reported broken off December
- vas replaced December %.
channel gas and bell buoy. No. 16. re-
ported missing December %. was re-
placed temporarily by gas buoy De-
cember %. and bell buoy was placed
aIoa yside this gas buoy December 80.
Channel gas buoy, No. 5. reported
dragged out of position December %, was
replaced In position December %.
Channel gas buoy, No. "A. reported ex-
tinguished December %, was relighted
December 3
acknowledgements bay-Main chan
mel TO Baltimore, winter buoyage.
Craighill channel lower entrance buoy,
2cm frst-class nun, reported run into
december -. was found unchanged. and
Spar marker placed alongside for the
winter December -.
Craighiil channel bell buoy No 4, spar
marker placed alongside for the winter
December -.
Lower thirteen foot lump buoy, No IA,
-econd-claSS can, was withdrawn for the
winter and replaced by spar similarly
colored and numbered, December -.
cutoff entrance buoy. No. >, second
class can. spar marker was placed along
side for the winter December -.
Cutoff entrance buoy. No. ;, second
c:ass can, spar marker was placed along
ice for the winter December %
Fort Mclfenry channel buoy. 21is cable
spar. found broken of, was replaced De.
Cenoer %.
Fort McHenry channel buoy. No. 80
lar, found broken off, was replaced De-
tcInber -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-02
Pleas in Abatement Filed.
TRUE REF0RMERs ELECT.
Past Officers Council Of Washington
Division Meets.

The Past Officers Council of the Wash
ington Division Of the United Order of
True Reformers has chosen the follow
ing officers for the year 1912: President,
F. Gaines: worthy mistress. NJ. E. Rich
ardson: secretary, 8. F. Lewis; assistant,
E. E. Fooster; treasurer, W. A. King
guide, Annie Johnson: assistant, Lula
Bennett; chaplain, s. S. COrbin; sentinel,
Lee Tolbert: picket guard. NJ. ]. Addison
right hand support. NJ. e. Washington;
left hand support. L. c. Love; past mis-
tress, Lucy A. Johnson. and directress,
Minnie Berkley. January was fixed as
the date for the installation Of the new
officers.
It was decided that this division have
a large representation at the Roseoud
annual convention of the Northern Grand
Division, to be held in Philadelphia in
February.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-02
JAMES W. ALLISON BURIED.
Funeral Services Conducted by Secret
Societies of Which He Was Member.

Dr. s. H. Greene. pastor Of Calvary
Baptist Church. assisted by Rev. j. NJ.
Taylor pastor OF the Centennial Baptist
Church, conducted the funeral services
for James ". Allison, great chief Of the
Great Council, Improved Order of Red
Men. at Mr.. Allison's late home. 11o6 9Th
street northeast. this afternoon. The In
terment was in GlenwoOd cemetery,
where the services of the Red Men, the
Patriotic Order Of the Sons OF America
and the Junior Order Of American Me-
chanics were conducted by the officers Of
the respective organizations. The serv-
ices of the Red Men were particularly
impressive. and included the releasing Of
"a white pigeon, emblematic of the souls
release from the body.
Tie pallbearers were chosen from the
several organizations and two from the
membership Of Calvary Baptist Church,
of which the deceased was long a mem
her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-02
WORK ON RIVER TUGS.
Vessels Being 0verhauled and Made
Ready for Service.

The tug Edith Goddard Winship. be-
longing to the Consolidation Coal Com
pany, which was out on the marine rail-
way Of the company at Georgetown to
have her hull overhauled, has been
launched. The upper work of the tug
is being thoroughly overhauled to put
her in good condition for service when
coal boats begin to come down the
canal in the spring. 1t will be several
weeks before the work on the tug is
completed.
The tug George w. Pride. belonging
to the Potomac Sand and Gravel Com
pany. is lying out Of service at the
pier of her owners on the Eastern brancn
TO have her machinery overhauled and
other work done to her.
The tug Martin Dallman. belonging
to John Miller & Co. of this city.
which was held UP on the marine rail-
way at Benefits boatyard for the past
week by low water. will be launched
and will return to service this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-02
SOLDIERS AT ANNUAL HOP.
New Year Celebration at Fort Wash
ington by Artillery Company.

There was a large time" at Fort
Washington last night when the enlisted
men of the 1O4th Company Of Coast Ar
tillery Corps gave their New Year hop.
The volunteer band furnished the music
for the occasion, and Taps We're sound
ed at midnight by Musician Schershill.
The dance took place in the company
barracks.
\ number of the dancers appeared in
various masquerades. Privates Miller and
Powell, as "colored folks; Mechanic
Gutendorf, a Bowery girl; Private Glu-
croft an Italian easant: Private Stein
man. Gibson girl. and Private Kelly
and Corp. Alter. two very tough young
men from New York'S Chinatown"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-02
SEARCH FOR PORTRAIT.
One of Bishop Williams Uncle Was
Sold at Auction.

Bishop G. Mott Williams of Marquette.
Mich, who has occupied the pulpit OF ST.
Thomas Episcopal Church recently, Is
deavoring to locate a portrait or his
deceased uncle. G. Mott Williams, an at
torney of Detroit. who died in 1850.
The painting was disposed of with some
other effects of a member Of the Williams
family by the auction firm of Brown &
Tolson in 1908. The firm has since been
dissolved and no record can be found as
to the identity of the paintings pur-
chaser.
Bishop Williams. who is a brother of
Col. John R Williams Of the Army War
College, is temporarily located at tho
Mansfield.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-02
RAGNAROK LEAVES PORT.
Norwegian Steamer Expected to Re.
turn to Alexandra in Spring.

The Norwegian steamboat Ragnarok.
CAPT. Amundsen, which arrived at Alexan-
dria Christmas eve. with a cargo of plas-
ter rock from Nova Scotia, consigned to
the Alexandria Chemical, and Fertilizer
Company, completed discharging the 1,5O0
tons Of the material Saturday afternoon.
sunday morning. under the pilotage Of
Capt. John Barclay. she sailed for Nor
folk to load coal for a point on the south
coast of Cuba
The Ragnarok has just been chartered
for another year for service between At
lantic coast ports and those in South
America, the West Indies and Canada,
and she is expected to return to this city
IN the spring with a load of asphalt from
Trinidad.