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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-14

John B. Sleman, for fifty years resi-
dent of this city, died this morning short
ly after o'clock at his residence in the
Roanoke. 134S Euclid street, after an ill
ness of about two weeks.
Mr.. Sleman was a native of England.
where, he was born in 1887. When he was
six years old his parents emigrated to the
then frontier of Canada, some miles east
of the present city of Toronto and his
early life was spent on the farm carved
out of the wilderness by his father. I.eav-
ing the farm while still boy. he engaged
first in business In the neighboring town
of Bowmanville and, when of age, moved
over into the United States and engaged
in the dry goods business in Milwaukee,
Chicago and st. Louis.
At the outbreak of the civil war Mr..
Sleman was employed in Chicago and en-
listed as member of the battery
ganized and equipped by the Chicago
Board of Trade. While engaged in cam
paigning in Tennessee he was captured
by the Confederates and eventually con-
fined in Libby prison in Richmond
Taken to Camp Parole.
After several months confinement in
Libby prison, Mr.. Sleman, with a number
of other prisoners, was parolled and taken
to Camp Parole, near Annapolis. Here he
served in clerical capacities, resulting in
his detail to the adjutant generals Office
in Washington, where he served the re-
mainder of the war.
Mr. Sleman subsequently was trans
ferred to the Treasury Department, and
had served continuously in the Office of
the auditor for the Post Office Depart
ment for forty years, for many years
occupying the post of chief Of the pay
division and chief clerk of that office.
Mr.. Sleman married Miss Mary e. Forte
ney in 1870. She died about six years ago.
He leaves three children-Paul Sleman.
Mrs Francis s. Machen and Miss Emily
F. Sleman-and four grandchildren. An
other daughter, Mary Louise Sleman, died
seven years ago, and his eldest son, John
b. Sleman, jr., died July ! last.
Immediately on coming to washington
in 1862 Mr.. Sleman attached himself to
the Fourth Presbyterian Church, then on
9th street. and for thirty years was a
devoted member of that church, serving
many years as an elder and as superin-
tendent of the Sunday school. Twenty
five years ago he moved to Mount Pleas
ant and shortly thereafter joined the
newly organized Mount Pleasant Congre-
gational Church, where he held member
ship at the time of his death.
Member of Burnside Post.
For thirty years Mr.. Sleman served as
director of music and superintendent of
the Sunday school at the Washington
City Orphan Asylum at 14th and S
streets northwest.
He was a member of Burnside Post, G.
A. r., of this city was one of the oldest
members OF the Young Mems Christian
Association and was member OF other
religious and charitable organizations.
Arrangements for the funeral have not
been completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-14

lying out of service at Alexandria:
schooner Eta is at a lower river point
to load back to this city; schooner Ed
win and Maude is at Newborn. N. C.,
loading lumber for this city or Balti-
more; sloop Flora Elsie is at a Potomac
point to load lumber for dealers here.
Elkton. Md.-The annual diocesan con-
ventton OF the Protestant Episcopal
Church WILDE held at Trinity Protestant
Episcopal Church. Elkton. June 4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-14

man. The conductor in the center is
convenient to all passengers. The ex-
terror is Pullman green in color and the
interior of mahogany finish. The alb
sef1ce OF bell cords is noticeable, all sig
mails being given by electric push but
tons. The heating and ventilation are by
forced draft.
The itinerary Of the car today includes
all OF the lines OF the company. The
start was at 10 o'clock this morning from
14th and East Capitol streets, and the
finish will be there tonight at $40 o'clock.
The company has requested the various
passengers to report their opinion of the
car to the officials, and the result of the
reports will be considered when a deci-
sion is made whether or not to Introduce
more OF the cars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-14
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner Earl Biscoe. cord wood from
q Potomac point Tor ]. II. Carter & Co.:
schooner William Layton, fire brick, at
Georgetown. for gas light company:
schooner Alexander Wiley, lumber from
the Rappahannock river, at 10th street
wharf for E. Madison Hall; schooner
Emma Temple, cord wood. at 18th street
wharf. from bay point ~for J. Maury
Dove; sloop Herbert oysterA I'm the shell
from the lower Potomac beds. at 18th
street wharf. for the market: schooner
Oscar. at 10th street wharf. with cord
wood from Nomini for L. A. Clarke &
Son: STANDARD OIL Company tug No. 10,
towing tank barge No. 8, oil in bulk.
from Baltimore to the Eastern branch
station; Canal Towage Company boats
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-14
ATLANTIC CITY VOTING TODAY.
Deciding Whether to Adopt Govern
ment BY Commission.

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J. May. IA
special election Is being held here today
to decide whether Atlantic City shall
adopt the commission form OF govern
ment Indications are that the vote will
be heavy. and should the commission form
OF government win. the mayor. seventeen
councilmen and about hundred other
city officers will be ousted.
The saloons and hotel bars are closed
in conformity with the act passed by the
legislature last year which provided for
the commission form Of government IL
the people 50 desired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-14
STIRS QUAKER CITY.
Success Of New York Parade Of Suf-
fr1Rists Incites Emulation.

PHILADELPHIA, May 1.-The sue
cess OF the parade Of suffragists in New
York has stirred Philadelphia women to
action. and meeting will be held this
week to discuss plans for a similar dem
onstration i'm this CITY
New York suffrage leaders say that
thousands of women have joined the
ranks since the parade there about ten
days ago. The local leaders believe a
parade here also would create sympa-
thetic interest. and they have decided to
have grand pageant In the autumn. To
MAKE II . success they propose to begin
verk 1t once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-14
OPPOSES THE DECORATIONS"
Delegate Balks at Proposed Appro-
priation for "Typewriter" Ribbons.

BUCYkUS, Ohio, May 14.--In the
state constitutional convention at Co
lumbus is a delegate from this section
who. story runs. arose i'm his commit
tee recently TO oppose bin that he
thought represented an expenditure, for
the personal decoration of the girls en-
ployed on stenographic work by the con-
vention
The bin was for s2I for typewriter rib
hons. Its opponents flow, of language
was shut off only when a. colleague jerked
him by the coatttails to whisper thein-
formation that machines. not girls. wore
the ribbons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-14
A Tale Of the South.

Will y. Harden. one of the most pop
ular old-time story writer's known to the
present generation. has The Turning
Point I'm our next Sunday Me gazine.
Like most of Mr.. Harbens stores, this
is tale of the south. the mountain re-
gion. where inhabitants are far apart and
brigands not uncommon. 1t is a pretty
sentimental tale, celebrating on the
struggle an aged couple had to free them-
selves from the domination Of highway
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-14
FAVOR S|DE-DOOR CAR
Representatives of Citizens
Associations Given Demon
stration Today

The consensus of opinion OF passengers
regarding the new side-entrance cars.
which are being tried out today by the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany with representatives Of citizens
associations as passengers. Is most favor
able, according to H. G. Torbert, assist
ant master mechanic Of the company.
The car IL forty-one feet In length.
seats hfty-three passengers ana Its
weight Of $4,000 pounds makes It ride
smoothly. It's low step Is an aid to pas
sengers entering and leaving and. incl
dentally to ''hobble-skirted' women.
AS the windows open to the top it is
quickly convertible into summer car.
1t is said that accidents will be- mimi
mized, as the motorman will have moth
ing but the ainbrake and controller to
handle. the conductor being In charge Of
the doors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-14

No. and No. -. light. from naval
powder plant at Indian Head to George
town in tow Of tug Carter; tug Toby.
with a lighter in tow from down-rlver
point.
Departures.
Tug Columbia, towing three lighters
belonging to Sanford & Brooks. Tor Bal
timore; tank barge No. 8. light. In tow
Of Standard Oil Company tug No. II.
light, for Baltimore to load oil in bulk
for a bay point; schooner Kathleen, light,
for a lower Potomac point to load lumber
or cord wood for the market here;
schooner Lanclott. light. from the East
ern branch for Maryland point TO load
lighter, laden with oyster shells. from
the 18th street wharf for the crushing
plant at Alexandria: sloop Mollie. light,
for a river point to load cora wood Tor
this market; schooner c. c. Pryor. from
Alexandria with merchandise tor down
river point: tug Winship. towing coal
laden canal boats from Georgetown to
unloading points: power sloop DAISY. Tor
Piscataway creek from Alexandra with
merchandise for dealers; steam yacht
Garcia, for Norfolk on cruise.
Memoranda. S..
Schooner c. w. Leach is chartered to
load lumber on the James river for this
city or Baltimore: schooner Mary Ann
Shea is in Mattawoman creek loading
lumber for the Washington market:
schooner Carrie Revell is laid up, at a
river point until freights move more
freely: barge Bangor. loading Goals at
Georgetown. will be ready to ssil tor .
New England point in the latter part OF
this week; United States revenue cutter
Onondaga has arrived ct Norfoik from
this city: schooner Martin Wagner IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-14

Automatic Signal to MotormAn.
With the closing Of the doors an auto
matte signal to start Is given the motor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-14
may SEND DR.. BERT|[LON
French Physician Probably
viii Lecture at Congress on
Hygiene Here.

If the new municipal council of the
city OF Paris, which is to be elected next
month, reaffirns the action of the present
council, the French capital will send to
Washington one Of her most eminent
ply sicians. DR.. Jacques Bertillon, to de-
liver one of the principal addresses at the
Fifteenth International Congress on Hy
giene and Demography, which will be held
here September 23-2S. under the auspices
of the United States government. Word
to this effect has been received by DR.,
John S. Fulton. secretary general of the
congress. The distinguished French
scientist is to give an illustrated lecture
on mortality and its cause in the differ
emit professions and occupations.
Word has also just been received at the
headquarters OF the congress In this city
that the Swedish Society Of Physicians
of Stockholm, Sweden, is to be represent
ed at the congress by Prof. Alfred Pet
tersson. chief of the archaeological Sec
ton of the States Institute for Medical
Researches at Stockholm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-14
Home Treatment for
tuberculosis

Consumptive patients need no longer
dread either the fate that formerly over
took all sufferers from lung trouble. or
costly and inconvenient journeys FAR from
home to other climates or TO some ex-
pensive sanatorium. Hundreds are now
staying quietly at home. restoring them
selves to health at the cost OF a few bot.
ties OF medicine. Here ID one who speaks
2co s 4th St.. Ceiwyn Darby. Pa.
Gentlemen: For four yearS ] was trou.
bled with cough, which gradually became
worse. A physician pronounced ny csse
Ocnsumption. and I was ordered TO q
Consumptive hospital. MY nephew would
not allow me 10 80 until / had tried
Eckman's Alternative. Before bad taken
the medicine three weeks commences
getting well. ] am In excellent health
now and have been completely cured for
ten years. I strongly recommend it,
tSignedl lMTtsl MARY wASsoN.
Eckman's Attentive is effective In Bron-
chitls. Asthma. Hay Fever: Throat and
Lung Troubles, and In apbuilding the :
system. Doeq not coptatn polsons, Opt
stes or habit forming drugs. For sale by
O'ponnelrs Drug Store and cther leading
drue116n. Ask Tor bo1klet telling on re-
coveFfee and write 70 Eckman Laboratory.
PhiladelphiA, Pa, for additional evidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-14
| ,etterR Received Today

From Our Brass Bed Manufactures
MANY entirely incompetent and mschievous
IVN statements concerning fancifully named lac
ouers and individual processes '-so-called
are appearing in the shape of newspaper an
nouncements, circular letters, etc. Investigate
painstakingly into what is transporting under the
surface in the bedstead trade today and beware of
advertised miracles in lacquer-they do not exist.
Permit us to suggest that long years of successful
experience unrivaled reputation large financial re-
sponsibility and integrity constitute your greatest
protection and the only guarantee you can ever
afford to accept from any brass bed manufacturer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-14
Delegate From Dublin College.

Sir J. Hawtrey Benson. president of the
Royal College of Physicians of Dublin,
Ireland, too. has been designated by the
fellows of the institution to name rep
resentative to attend the congress.
Acceptances are being received daily
from the leading medical institutions.
cities and countries OF the world to the
United States invitations to participate
in the coming convention and its at
tendant exhibition on health, which, is
now assured Of being the greatest gather
ing OF the sixty years history OF the In
ternational congress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-14
Hecht & Company.

The widely known house Of Brown
Durrell & Co., II w. 10Th ST., New York
city, has closed out to us their entire seasons
accumulations and sample lines of Fine
Spring and Summer Hosiery, both of Ameri-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-14
Heeht & Company.
Seventh Near r

can make and Fine Imported Hosiery. The
: quality OF these fine goods speaks for itself.
that demand and use only the highest grades.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-29

grains in hill four feet apart. By plant.
ing this way he ma Ses 40 to 50 bushels
to the acre.
Frank Dean, Glen Dean, shipped a
car load of hogs Saturday, the product
of his farm.
Dunk Powell and two daughters, Ir-
vine ard Marguerite, Glen Dean, went
to Louisville Friday to visit their grand
mother. Mrs. Maxwell. Dunk says he
has six children aud never leaves home
for trip ithout taking two along with
him
b. w. Carter, Irvington, says he has
SO of the finest lambs he ever raised.
J. M. Rhodes, Webster, planted leo
acres in corn and two acres in tobacco.
He will plant six acres more in tobacco
He has 5 acres good wheat.
Frank Cart, Union Star, went to Lou.
sville Monday.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-29
City People In The Country.

A good question to ask city person
when he is thinking of locating in the
country-before you encourage him to
comets this: Twill you consider
yourself resident of this community
and take part in the progressive move
ments for the benefit of the town9'
City people. as rule. come to the
country for the purpose of enjoying the
fresh country air, away from the city's
dust, dirt and smoke. and to live in
Gods all out-of doors, where the trees
and flowers are lovely and where the
birds make music all the day." and
many of them forget all about their
neighbors who are trying to boost the
community. In the city man may not
know his next door neighbor, but in
the country it is different. We have a
higher and better aim in life-that Of
not only living for self, but for our bro
Their, as well.
It is very noticeable that some city
people come to a country community
and never show themselves at public
gathering of any kind. They could.
possibly, give some reason for not do
ing so. but surely not good reason. A
community that Is not worth your as
sistance and cooperation is not worth
living ia. Add when you help to build
up your own community, you are ad-
ding to the value Of your own property,
II you have any, and while this is the
smalle st reason for taking part in the
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-29
IS" FOulardS so .
Greater New York.

The incest, cleanest and most en-
PERTAINING show that has come dawn
the river this year, was seen by a large
OioVerport audience last Tuesday night
when Greater New York played here.
Jas Bonnielli, manager, and his
wife should be thanh ed and encouraged
Tor giving a tirst-class show, with first
class people in the cast Any town can
anord to patronize the Greater New
York show which is by far, the most
acceptable one given on the boat here
this season.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-29

The Dawson family, living near TAI
Springs, is putting in 36 acres of tobac,
co.
John 7. Sermon, Glen Dean, planted
last week A acres of tobacco and has
eight acres more to plant. He has As
acres of corn which he is giving its first
blowing.
Squire Thos. Bates says belled buzz
card few over his place last Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.W. Haggan, of Mer-
Ger county, came down last week to get
his deed to the Henderson farm which
he bought some time ago. Mr.. and Mrs.
Haggan were highly pleased with their
purchase. They will move here about
December l when they get possession
of the place. Mr.. and Mrs. Haggan
are citizens of whom any community
may be proud of, and they will receive
a hearty welcome when they come.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henderson have not
yet decided where they will move. 1t
is hoped that they will remain with US
and make this county their home. Meme
of their friends want them to leave.
John hewitt and Ernest Henderson
made the largest delivery of wool at r.
vington Saturday.
Wallace Foote's new dwelling is ready
for the roof 1t will be handsome, sub
stantial home with eight rooms, two
halls, double porch. front veranda, 2s
Is doors. Mat Henderson is
doing the work.
Geo. Ashcraft. IIvington, planted 40l
acres in corn last week by hand, two
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-29

wish somebody would make the trip
this summer. : would certainly like to
see anybody.
Well, are you all supporting Wilson,
wonder? | enclose Maurice Ketten
Cartoon, what about suffragists? | am
luke warm, wish La Toilette could be
President. Roosevelt preferable to
Taft. So much for my politics.
Yours truly.
E. 0. Alexander.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-29
Executrix Notice.

"All persons having claims against
the estate of Chester B. Beavin, deceas-
ed, are notified to present or send them
to the undersigned executrix of his es-
tate, duly proven as required by law,
on or before the LIST day of July, l9l2.
Mary A. Beavin.
Executrlx OF the estate of Chester b.
Beayin, deceased. p. o., Cloverport.
Ky"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-29

1t would surprise you to know of the
great good that is being done by
Chamberlain's Tablets. Darius Dow
ney. of Newberg Junction, N. b.,
writes, my wife has been using Cham
berlain's Tablets and finds them very
effectual and doing her lots of good. "
If you have any trouble with your
stomach or bowels give them a trial.
For sale by All Dealers.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-29
Attended The Woman's
Missionary Meeting

Those who attended the Woman's
Missionary meeting at The Temple
from Cloverport we're: Mrs. Robert
Pierce, Mrs Allen Kingsbury, Mrs.
Shelby Conrad, Mrs. Mamie Ferry,
Mrs. w. H. Bowmer, Ms. Virgil Bah
bage and the Rev. Mr.. Frank Lewis.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-29

activities of the people, still it ought
to be the means of bringing some peo-
pie to light, where they can help their
felows.-The Jeffersonian.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-29
Exciting Base Ball Game.

Cloverport had treat last Wednes.
day afternoon al the West End Base
ball Park when the Fats and Leans
played an exciting game The score
was 10 to II in favor of the Fats. A
fair crowd attended and many are anx-
ious for more games on Wednesdays.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-29
What's Doing
Among Farmers

Nat Newman, living near Pisgah, is
far advanced with spring blowing and
is now turning under some good bot
tom land.
Leonard keenan, is planting thirty
acres In tobacco on the old Mullen
farm. Mr. Philips is helping him.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-29
Glad To Get The News In N. Y,

Dear Mr.. Babbage:-Please send
paper to 80 West l05th Street, | am
glad cousin Ola Hardin gave me the
dear old News ! will enjoy il SO much
be next nest thing to some Cloverport
people coming to New York city.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-29

Heavy, impure blood makes
muddy, pimply, complexion, head
aches, nausea, indigestion. Thin blood
makes you weak, pale and sickly. For
pure blood, sound digestion, use Bur-
dock Blood Bitters. 81 90 at all stores
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-29

Now is the time to get rid of your
rheumatism. You can do it by apply.
ing Chamberlain's Liniment and mas
saying the parts freely at each applica-
ton. For sale by All dealers.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-29

For any itching skin trouble, piles
eczema salt rheum, hives, itch, scald
head, herpes, seabies. Doan's Ointment
is highly recommended. SOC a box at
all stores.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-29
Railroad Fares Refunded

Out-oftown customers may share in this big sale and at
the same time be at travelling expense, as We REBATE
PER CENT of purchases up the your round
trip railroad fare.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-29

Lame back is usually caused by rheu.
matism of the muscles of the back. for
which you will find nothing better than
chamoerlain's Liniment. For sale by
All Dealers.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-29
Dr.. Boone in Louisville

DIR Hillary Boone is in Louisville at
tending the State Dental Association ex-
poets TO be home tonight.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-29
Mail Orders PROMPTLY Filled

IL it impossible for you share ia these big values by
coming the person. then send post card letter
and our Mail Order Department will do the rest
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-29
Anniversary Prices
CorSets, BrasSiereS

Thompson's Glove fitting
Corsets; of best quality bat
iste; in an extra long hip
model; boned throughout with
nonrusta steels; finished
with , pairs heavy web sup
porters; bust drawstring and
abdominal hooks: reg 07n
u.ar 81 so value ...... jill
r. & G.. Corsets; in low
bust model, with long hip and
rever I'd cores; finished with
embroidery top, drawstring
and three pairs good hose sup
porte rs; regular 81 50 Corset;
priced for this special 070
event at. ............. OfO
Rrassieres; of fine batiste;
handsomely trimmed and
made with reinforced und
arms; CSC values; h7n
sale price .........- TIL
Erassieres of good cambria;
finished with embroidery in
sertion and linen lace edge;
soc values; sale 17o
price. ZIJ
Second floor, J. Bacon & Sons
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-29
Anniversary Prices
Spreads And
PilIlOWCaSeS

100 dozen Pillowcases; size
i5x56 inches: bought specially
for this sale; values up 10o
to 19c; choice t IUG
preads; hemmed; large
size; 81 SO quality; sale 0Eo
Damask Bedspreads; extra
large size; made to sell for
$500; sale C1 IT
price $500 vs.
3rd Floor Annex. Bacon Il Sons
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-05-29

Jap Linen Tablecovers; size
30x30 and 36x36 in. -
Reg. 1925 $3.50 SITS 81 9S
Sale p63c 75c Sc 90c
Jap Linen Scarfs; size is
x54, 1Sx45, and 1886 in. -
Reg'rly,$1 1881. 25, 81 50,$2 rs
Sale price soc, CSC, 75c,$1. Is
Jap Linen Scarfs; SKIP in.
Regularly 81 80 81 % 81 %
Sale price. 75c e9c S1.13
Balcony. Bacon & Sons