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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-27
THos. J. OWEN & son. AUcT1oNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF Two-sToRY BRICK
DWELLING, 1925 ELEVENTH STREET
NORTHWEST. WITH LARGE TWO-STORT
BRICK STABLE AND CARRIAGE HOUSE
IN REAR
By virtue OF a deed of trust recorded IN Liber
5$o0. at folio 124, OF the District OF Columbia
and records. and at the request of the party
secured thereby, will sell at public auction.
m 'front.' OF the premises. on FRIDAY. THE SEC
OND DAY OF JANUARY. 1914, AT HALF-P3ST
FOUR O'CLOCK PM, lot No. 81 in square No.
Sno, per plat recorded in Book -. page -, of
The records Of the surveyor for said District. I'm
proved by the above modern house, with stable
and carriage house.
Terms Of sale Sold subject to a prior deed Of
trust for $1,000 and balance one-third cash anil
one-thlrd each at one and two years. with In
ferest. secured by deed Of trust the property
Sold Deposit OF 500 required acceptance Of
hid, or all cash. All conveyancing and recording
st cost Of purchaser. Terms of sale 10 be com
Piled with within fifteen f15l days from day OF
sale otherwise the trustees reserve the right to
resell the property at risk and cost OF defauting
purchaser, after i've % days advertisement III
The Evening Star.
JOHN ". CHILDRESS,
FRENCH KIRBY.
fs23-dSds eSu Trustees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-27
AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
THos. J. OWEN son. AUCTIoNEERs-

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE BUILDING
STRICT BETWEEN 18th AND 14th
STREETS NORTHWEST.
BY virtue Of a certain deed OF trust duly re-
corded In Liber No. 1890. folio q ct seq. Of the
the request OF the party secured thereby. the
undersigned surviving trustee will sell at public
auction. in front Of the premises. on FRIDAY.
THE SECOND DAY OF JANUARY. AID. 1914.
AT FOCR O'CLOCK PM, the following de-
scriLsd land and premises, situate in the county
Of Washington, District Of Columbia and desig-
mated and being the east part OF lot 3 in
block 10 in John sherman. trustees, subdivision
or land now known Columbia Heights" as
per plat recorded in Liber Governor Shepherd.
surveyor Of the District OF Columbia des ribed
as follows. viz; Beginning at the southeast
corner OF said lot and running thence west on
clifton street - feet. thence north 203 feet to
alley . feet. and thence south on the east line
OF said lot 2e3 feet to the place of beginning.
Subject to the covenants that when building
is erected uDen said property ii shall not be
Within 80 feet OF the street line. shall II
Ne used Tor manufacturing or mechanical pur-
poses. nor shall spirituous liquors be sold therein
Terms of sale: One-third Of the puFcha So
money TO be paid in cash. balance In two equal
instruments, payable In one and two years. with
interest at per centum per annuIn. payable
81 trust upon the property sold, all cash. at
the option OF the purchaser. deposit OF 800
VIII be REQUIRED at time Of sale. All convey
shcinS, recording. etc. at cost of purchaser.
days from day Of sale. otherwise the surviving
trustee reserves the right 10 resell the property
NJ the risk and cost Of defaulting purchaser
sfter five days advertisement of such resale in
ALBERT F. FOX. Surviving Trustee
deS3-d&ds. eSu oil ST NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-27
ADAM A. WEsCHLER. AUCTIONEER.
Trustees Sale of Valuable Brick

Residence, No. 1748 P St. NV.
By virtue Of a certain deed of trust, duly re-
corded In Liber No 1922. at folio 2S ct seq, one
Of the land records Of the District OF Columbia,
and a certain decree in Equity Cause No. 1891,
substituting Benjamin II. Millken and George T..
Havell trustees in the place and stead of John
f. Beall and SeveIlon A. Brown, both deceased.
trustees named in said deed of trust, and at the
request OF the party secured by said deed OF
trust, the undersigned trustees will sell at public
auction, in front OF the premises, NO. 1I4S Z
STREET NV. FRIDAY, THE THIRTIETH
DAY OF JANUARY, AID. 1914, AT FOUR
O'CLOCK PM. the following described land and
premises, situate in the District of Columbia.
known and distinguished as lot Numbered forty
five (45) in McRae's subdivision of original lots
seven ca to thirteen 13> in square one hundred
and ffty-seven 157), together with the improve
ments consisting OF three-story and basement
brick dwelling.
Terms of sale: one-third cash and the balance
In and two years. all cash, at the option
of the purchaser. A deposit OF two hundred tS2Ool
dollars will be required at the time of sale. All
conveyancing, recording, etc. at cost of pur-
chaser. Terms TO be complied with with N hf-
teen days from day OF sale, otherwise the uus
tees reserve the right to resell the property at
the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser
after five days advertisement of such resale In
some newspaper published in Washington, D. C.
BENJAMIN III. MILLIkEN, Trustee.
GEORGE It. HAVELL, Trustee.
deA %. q ia 19toS0inc, eSu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-27
Frame Dwelling, No. 2I22 Florida
Avenue Northwest, at Public
Auction

Owing to the owner leaving the city we will
sell at public auction. in front of the premises.
on FRIDAY, JANUARY SECOND, 1914, AT
FOUR O'CLOCK PM, lot 16, in square 90.
being 20 feet wide by 81 feet deep, improved
by frame dwelling No. 2l22 Florida avenue
northwest free of all membranes
Terms may be arranged at time OF sale, when
a deposit OF 500 will be required.
C. g. SLOAN & CO., mo, Aucts.
de2T-5te Su
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-27
Feature Of Official Life.

There's one particularly enjoyable thing
about official New York. Almost any old.
well established. time-crusted fact is per-
fectly new to It. II the average city Of
fetal were to suddenly hear about the
solar system he'd gable for weeks
Recently one Pussy Farber. pick-
pocket. with a record as long as the Bos-
ton post road. was sentenced to Black
wells Island for four months. The police
were recently annoyed by reports that
Farber had been seen about his old haunts
picking pockets as busily as some folks
would pluck grapes. Investigation proved
that Farber was serving his sentence on
the island by proxy. He had paid q sub
stitute to accept an experience which
would not only be necessarily monotonous.
but would not possess for Farber even the
doubtful charm OF novelty. 30 that every
one concerned was vastly surprised. a
smoke talk OF those responsible was -
dered.
Unofiicial New York knows. Of courua.
that the business Of substituting for pr1D-
oners on the ''island'' Is reputed TO be al
most common. No one Is surprised TO
read that impecunious coolies In China
viii permit the executioner TO snick or
their heads-thereby saving the beans OF
offending capitalists. The coolies get
their price-or their heirs do-and 30 do
the substitutes on the island. One can
even hear gossip OF the value placed upon
such services. and the name OF the law
dies such delicate and confidential nego-
tiations.
But these revelations come as q blasting
G.yry m ha nf6r3o1a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-27
IN NEED OF REFORMS,
BUT METHODS SCARCE
Puzzle in Customs House for COL
lector Malone-New York
Official Life.
Special Correspondence OF The Star.


NEW YORK, December 26. 1919
Dudley Field Malone. recently appointed
collector OF the port of New York. said
the other day that there are many things
which need reforming in that office But
1t is occasionally difficult to get at them
Mr.. Malone admitted that he sometimes
felt puzzled as to the better manner OF
procedure
1T makes me think" said he. "of the
negro who was In prison under sentence
OF death. AS the time for his execution
drew near he began to worry about IL
Finally he took counsel with another
convict.
You ought to write TO the governor
said his adviser. and ask clemency.
Draw up just as strong a letter as you
can. Impress the governor with the ur-
gency of your case
so the negro said he would. And that
day he got pad of writing paper and
| some pencils from the warden and set 10
work. After a long time he produced this
letter which he asked be forwarded:
Dear Boss-They tell me they're gwfne
to hang me on Saturday-and here II 10
Wednesday"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-27
The Proof of It.

From the Birmingham Age-Herald.
How was the matinee, Felice?"
Il have never before enjoyed play SO
much. Just look at this handkerchief!
it's soaked with tears"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-09-16
Oregon RanChmdn
Says 1t Is Great
Of Plant Juice and Says II 10
q Great Remedy

One of the very well known men
in this section is Mr.. ]. N. Helm, who
lives in Charleston, Kitsap county,
Ore. He is prosperous rancher and
has been a resident Of that county
for the past twenty-eight years. He
is a veteran of the Civil war and
also fought the Indians in Minnesota
in the early days. Mr.. Helm is one
Of the vast army of. people who have
been benefited by the use Of Plant
Juice and has this to say about this
great tonic:
II have suffered from indigestion
and constipation for ten or eleven
years and was in such a condition
that l could not do any work at all
when I first began using Plant Juice.
l also had rheumatism for the past
nine years. Plant Juice has cured my
stomach trouble and constipation and
has greatly relieved my rheumatic
pains, and l can work everk day.
am an old soldier and did not know
could be made over or not.
but Plant Juice has really done Won
ders in my case. l am willing this
statement should be used in the pa.
pers II it will help anyone suffering
as I did"
Plant Juice goes after the cause
Of rheumatism-uric acid-dissolves
and removes It from the blood, as
we'll as all other impurities. AS
general cleanser of the whole system
and invigorating tonic, Plant Juice is
the newest and best remedy. Those
who suffer from any ailment of the
liver or kidneys should try
his great remedy at once. For sale
1t the Eaton and Swaney drug store.
(1s)
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-09-16
The SCIENTIFIC
WONDER OF AGE
Edison's Greatest Achieve
ment, Moving Pictures That
Talk, Are Coming

The famous Edison talking pictures
are coming to Aberdeen. This has
been decided and they will be shown
at the Grand Theatre, Wednesday
and Thursday. September II and Is.
A complete entertainment, consisting
OF drama. comedy. tragedy, operate
selections and speeches by well
known men and women, will be
enough to convince the most skep-
teal that ut last the silent motion
picture Is doomed and hereafter they
will talk the same as real actors on
a real stage.
One of the most stupendous under
takings in the "talkies" was the stag
Ing OF the big minstrel number, CON-
prising Of thirty-five people. This is
genuine minstrel olio with black
faced comedians, clog dancers, cake
walkers, quartets and the grand finale
Of old veterans, showing the spirit
of the Civil war. Other subjects
deal with Mayor Gaynor of the city
Of New York, and his cabinet;
group of well known suffragettes; the
miser scene from the Chimes of
Normandy; clever skit known as
the Musical Blacksmiths", and "Nur.
sery Favorites," subject that will
gladden. the hearts of all lovers Of
child life, dealing with Jack the
Giant Killer" "Old King Cole" THE
Witch" "Thhe Fairy" Little Red
Riding Hood" and all the old favor
ties SO dear to the hearts of the
hearts of the young.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-09-16
18th EENcHANTREss"
Victor Herberts Masterpiece comes to
the Grand, Theatre, with Kitty \
Gordon Prima Donna III

In "The Enchantress," Victor Her.
bert's masterpiece, which comes to.
the Grand theatre, Sunday Sept. q.
direct from its triumph Of the east.
the famous composer has put forward
Ms best self, once more, and accord
Ing to the New York and Chicago
critics. has surpassed even his other.
successes, Babes in Toyland," ana
Mile. Modesto" Rarely has prima
donna been SO pleasantly cast for a.
role as Kitty Gordon is for the sirenic.
opera singer sent to school to enchant
the prince Of mythical "Graustark''
like kingdom. It will be remember
the authors, who have succeeded in
turning out book free of all the in
ocuous horseplay common in musical
comedies and substituted q real plot.
with genuinely dramatic situations.
and natural spontaneous humor. which
brims to the overflow. Intermingled
or rather interviewer. with music are
brilliant colored songs and dancing
specialities which, of course. would
carry any piece to success. "The En-.
chantress." promises much 90 those
who follow the concern Of the theatri.
cal world know.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-09-16
ADJUpcED INSANE

MONTESANO, Sept. Is. - ]. c..
Green, a woodsman, was adjudged in
sane this afternoon. During his hear
ing Green told reasonable, straight
story. He was born in North Caro-
lima and is now % years old. He
left that state only this spring for
Washington. When asked if any Of
his relatives had ever been insane he
said that one aunt had. Green has
been spending his time the last few
weeks alternately terrorizing and
preaching to all who would listen to
him. He had carried big As Colt
and on various occasions had threat
ened that he might kill people If God
ordered it.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-09-16
NAVAL MILITIA TAKES CRUISE

Division 4, Naval militia of Wash
ington, made their first trip to sea
Sunday, in the torpedo boat Fox, un.
der command of Ensign A. E. Brad
ner, running to Willipa harbor, and
up the Willipa river to Raymond.
Captain Ralph Peasley was navigat-
ing officer. and Warren J. Egerer.
James Empey and Elmer Hemrick
were guests on the trip. which was
thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The ocean trips, and the prospect
Of perhaps going to the exposition at
San Francisco in 1915, is proving
quite alluring, and the naval militia
division is filing up with fine set
Of young men.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-09-16
MecLEARY SCHOOLS

ELMA, Sept. 15.-The McCleary
schools opened on Monday with about
12O students in the four rooms. Prin-
,cipal Miller has seven students in
the ninth grade, and 1t will be con-
tinued all year. The students are
already taking an interest In their
work, thanks to the cool weather.
and prospects for a successful year
could not be better.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-09-16
PARENr.TEAcAER ASSOCIATION

An interesting and entertaining
program has been arranged for the
meeting of the Franklin Circle of the
Parent.Teacher association tomorrow
afternoon. Miss Goldie Eagles will
speak on the necessity of proper food
and regular habits, and Principal
Worth Mcclure will address the cir.
Gle on the necessity Of supplementary
reading in the grammar grades. Mu-
sic will be furnished by the pupils Of
Room BIB, under the direction of Miss
Lillian Nelson.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-09-16
FLuNkY BOUND OVER

MONTESANO, Sept. 15.-Robert
Ansley, the man arrested. at Mack's
camp accused of robbery was bound
over by Justice Pettijohn to- the
superior court Friday night and his
bonds were fixed at $1,000. The ties.
timony accounts for most Of the mon
ey lost by the men Of the camp. The
officers found 500 in Ansley's pillow,
he had about $25 in his pockets and
it was shown he had lost some
money since the robbery playing polk.
er.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-09-16
0urfajl0peninlg

10 attracting hundreds almost every
day to the complete and beautiful dis.
plays Of ladies garments. dress goods
silks and trimmings, but we do not
want the month to pass without hav.
ing every woman in this locality in
70 see the new offerings.
:, Styles are radically changed from
what they were few seasons back
but after you have seen some of the
new modified creations you will az
rec with US that they are really beau
tiful.
> A popular idea is that only q slender
person can wear this seasons modes,
but most Of our suits or coats look
best and are more becoming to the
figure inclined to stoutness than to
any other.
II you wear size 40 or larger, do
not think you have to buy an old
model for suit for we can show you
. wide variety of garments both hand.
some and serviceable that will At you
perfectly and suit your idea Of what
the right price should be.
New arrivals this week that are
attracting favorable attention are lines
Of trimmings, silks and silk waists.
All Of these have been very scarce
this past season, but now we have the
new things in almost unlimited assert
ment.
SILK waists made from poplins, crepe
meteor and charmeuse in all the new
shades In sizes up to 46 II desired.
Prices on the best models range from
$500 to $3.50 and we think are the
best values obtainable. :.
New lines Of Fall gloves, hosiery
and knitted garments are also very
popular with our customers and we
have them to suit everyone.
We specialize ON ladies hose from
45e to soc but show excellent values
1t Toe and 15c pair, as well as the
dne, heavy silk goods up to $3.50.
All grades carried, in ''out-sizes."
Fownes kid gloves are the best in
y. 1871 .,t-.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-09-16
DIVORCES GRANTED

! MONTESANO, Sept. 1.-two d.
vorce cases were heard Friday be-
fore Judge Mason Irwin, and DEGREES
were granted in both. John w. i3ru-
ned got divorce from Charlotte /.
Bruned. and Florence Beckwith got
one from Dwight G. In the latter
case there are two children that are
given to the custody Of the mother.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-09-16
PUBLISH GAME LAWS

MONTESANO, Sept. 15.-The Che
halls county game and fish commits
sion has published folder contain
ing a synopsis of the state game laws
which may be had by applying to any
of the commissioners, the warden or
the county auditor.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-09-16
MRS. MOORE RETURNS

ELMA, Sept. 15.-Mrs. X. H. Moore
returned from her summer vacation
spent in California, Saturday, August
80. She spent last week at the teach
ers' institute in Aberdeen and is now
teaching in the local schools.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-09-16
WILL VISIT KANSAS

ELMA, Sept. 15.-On Thursday,
Mrs. Frank Ascheberg left for Erie
Kansas, over the Northern Pacific.
Mrs. Ascheberg will visit relatives
there for about three months. She
wisely waited to go to Kansas until
the worst drought in many years
was broken.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-09-16
PusLIsdER's NOTICE

subscribers served BY city carrier.
failing to receive the Herald on Tues.'
day ana Friday by 6 o'clock .. NJ
viii confer . favor On. the publishes
y calling the City Messenger CO..
Phone u. who win deliver 1 COPY
Immediately. M
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-09-16
TRAIN KILLS CATTLE

The west bound Northern Pacific
train Sunday night, ran into a bunch
of cattle near Moclips, killing sever
al COWS, whose owners have filed
claims for damages.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-09-16
GEMS OF rAotoHT.

GEMS OF rHo0oHT.
Health is the second blessing
that we mortals are capable Of
a blessing that money cannot
buy.-Isaac Walton.
Only the actions of the Just
Smell sweet and blossom In the
dust.
James Shirley.
As the ancients
Say wisely, Have a care O. tn
main chance
And look before you leap,
For as you sow We are like to
reap.
Samuel Butler.
Since knowledge is but sorrows
spy,
1t is not safe to know.
Sir William Davenant.
From. ignorance our comfort
nows.-Prior.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-09-16

The Herald 10 the most widely read
paper In Chehalis County. Wise ad.
veftiDers know It
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-09-16
Tasssr's Phrases.

Tasser's Phrases.
Thomas Tasser. a writer Of the SIX
teenth century. said: ITS an III wind
turns no good" Better late than
never" Look ere you leap" and 1.-THE
stone that IL rolling can gather no
m0ss."
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-09-16
An Easv Matter.

II want q man Of deeds for my hus-
band" why not marry real estate
dealerY'-BaltimOre American.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11
OFFICIAL RETURNS
GIVE MR.. POLLARD
PLURALITY OF 1074
Secretary Brenaman Completes
Figures Ready For The
State Committee
IT WILL CANVAS
RETURNS TONIGHT
Possibilities Of Complications
Offer. but Prospects are That
Candidates VIII Agree to
Accept Results

John Garland Pollard's majority
for the attorney generalship of the
Commonwealth of Virginia is 1914,
according to the official returns, which
will be canvassed and verified by the
State central Democratic committee
tonight,
Secretary Brenaman. of the State
committee, with a small army of CO.
workers and two adding machines,
completed the recapitulation and
verifcation of the returns in hand at
o'clock last night after a strenu-
Gus days work. As the matter stands
there are still ten small precincts in
Ave counties yet unaccounted for. The
counties affected are Charles City.
Patrick, TazewelI. Fauquier and High
land. The presumption is that ne
elections were held in these missing
precincts. but Secretary Brenaman
has no direct information as TO these
precincts In -&p!ta- 9th efforts he has
exerted to secure some news from the
county chairmen. AS the last gun has
been fired he will be forced to go to
the State committee tonight with this
report---ninety-dv counties and nine
teen cities complete. Eve counties with
ten precincts missing. He has done
all that could have been done--the
rest Is up to the committee.
Expect No Complications
The fact that the vote from ten of
Continued on Sixth Page(
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11
CONDEMNED PLAYS
WILL Be PRODUCED
PRODUCERS TO GIVE THE
FIGHT AND THE LURE"
TONIGHT.

NEW YORK, Sept. lo.--Perfor-
mances OF THE Fight" at the Hud-
son theater, and The Lure" at the
Maxine. Elliott theater. both of which
were discontinued after Monday night
owing to the activity of the police
Will he given tomorrow night.
The Henry n. Harris estate has an
nounced that it will continue the run
OF The Fight" tomorrow night,
changes having been made in the sec
ond act. which showed the interior
OF a disorderly house and which met
with the disapproval OF Chief Msgis-
trate McAdoo and high police Off
Gals. The act has been practically
rewritten. Unless the police inter-
fere again the piece will be kept on
indefinitely.