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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
TELLS STARTLING STORY
OF EXPLOSION ON SHIP
Witness Says Drunken Assistant
Foreman Stuck Hook in
Dynamite Box.

BALTIMORE. Nd, March 12.-Sesnsa-
tional testimony was given last night by
Norris Price. q stevedore, to the coroner 8
jury which is investigating the blowing
up OF the dynamite ship Alum Chine last
Friday, with attendant loss OF life and
injury to scores.
Price. who was made deaf in one ear
and received minor injuries as a result
of the explosion. testified that William
Bomhardt, assistant foreman of the
stcvedores, was under the influence of
liquor the morning of the explosion. Be-
coming angered at the manner in which
the men were working, Bomhardt, accord
ing to the witness, muttered an otah.
grabbed a cotton hook from a stevedore
and swung it into box Of dynamite.
There was q small explosion" said
Price. 'Tt sounded like a pistol shot and
then saw smoke issuing from the hatch
way. I did not stop to see any more. but
jumped overheard"
The witness said the second explosion
took place ten minutes later.
Contradicting the testimony given Mon
day night by Capt. Anstey of the Alum
Chine, Price said that the cargo of coal
was first placed in the holds, planking
laid on top without air space between,
and the dynamite boxes were piled on the
planking. Capt. Anstey was called to
the stand and denied this.
Price said the gang of steyedores smok-
ed in viola ton of orders while aboard the
barge loaded with dynamite on its way
to the Alum Chine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
Complete Spring Display
FHamdmadeW i1lOwF furniture

E1eYS1 ILLOW Furniture in the past few years has made
I'll II such tremendous advances in popular preference that
NS it is with great difficulty keep lines intact
1t should therefore, be of foremost interest to our
that the stock complete rendering pleas
make selection for the sumner home Tor town USE as
is being generally used
elasticity light weight and artistic appearance
bined with its marked durability give several prominent features
other furniture Shown natural also green
and gray and will be stained enameed agree with
desire
Chairs Arnars, Rockers Tables Seees Lounges and
description for practical and decorative Dis
the Willow Lamps odd shapes,
tables others standing high with attractive
shades lined fringed All equipped
fixtures.
Prices Are So Moderate That Its Use Is
Prohibited to None. as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
Special Sale
Mems Umbrellas.
Ol1e=fOurth Under Price.

We have secured under favor
able conditions a large assott-
ment of Mems Umbrellas. and
place them on sale at about one
fourth less than regular price.
AS umbrellas are continually in
demand, this is most opportunc
occasion for the purchase of a
much finer one than is USUALLY
obtainable at. the present prices
Divided into two lots as fol-
lows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
sils for Preparing Lenten
Dishes.

Helps and needs that are es-
pecially designed for use in cook
ing and preparing foods in the
most modern and sanitary wav
SO as to best preserve ali nutr;.
tious elements, and thus tend;no
IN no small degree to render more
palatable the foods consumed.
Fish Boilers, Of sterling enamel w,r.
kind. SAYS and $500
Fish Broilers, heavy retinned 6-c
steel; VIII not rust. ................ ~
Fish Planks. oak boards,
so effective in preparing
Egg Poachers, made of
heavy tin. <5C 10 sue
co Ise s1 nisnss in nickel and sse to 5000
Egg Timers, regulators that automati-
cally arrange the boiling: +4
soft, medium or hard. ....... A0e ~ Sc
Fifth door, Eleventh ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
New Framed Pictures
At Low Prices.

Recently we have received sew
eral new lines of Pictures that are
deserving OF especial considera-
ton. First, because of the very
low prices. Second, because OF
the desirability of the subjects
and the very dainty and clever
effects, appropriately framed.
French Prints. six different styles, In
antique gilt and ivory finished frames; ali
new patterns. 49,
SI.oo eaeh..
French Prints. five new styles, attract.
lively framed.
6oc each.
Framed Pictures. newest and most at.
tractive frames. and a beautiful assert.
ment OF subjects; sizes and designs OF
every type.
zoe to So. 20 each.
Fourth floor. New Building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
SURVEY OF EVERGLADES.
Florida Plans to Determine Feast
bility Of Draining the Land.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. March Par
rangements have practically been COM
pleted for survey of the Florida ever
giades. according to announcement made
here by n state official. 1t is stated that
the survey will be made by New iork
engineering company.
The survey. it is said. is for the pur-
pose of establishing definitely the FEAST
bility OF draining the everglades. and will
be a preliminary step toward securing
legislation by the general assembly for
the issuance Of bonds to complete the
drainage work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
The Women's NeckWeaf
Department
Invites Attention to Its
Splendid Easter Display

Splendid Easter DISPLAY
And emphasizes especially its
large assortments and the fol-
lowing new modes that have just
been received:
GUIMPES, in the new sleeve
less models, also with sleeves; a
varied showing in beautiful fine
nets and shadow laces; white.
cream and ecru.
NEW SILK BOWS. in the
vivid Bulgarian colors that give
tone to the new waists; IN many
shades and effects.
STOCK JABOTS, of hand
some laces and nets; separate
labots OF new shadow laces, in
white and cert.
NEW EPAULETTE COL
LARS, in laces, batiste, embroid-
cry and swiss embroidery; one
of the distinctive modes of the
season.
Main door G st.
Moxxy rnsSSanuo mrnT SASrxrNar n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
Special Display of Crepe
de Chime U1dergarmemts.

REPE CHINE has risen such Importance in
undegarmen that have provided special IN the
W interest of patrons This material is soft and hmy IN
TEXTURE easily readily adapts itself to the prevail
its beauty been equaed underarments
Crepe de Chine Peieoats white pink and light blue beau
tifully lace trimmed priced from $6z5 to $500
with founce of Bohemian trimming
$I2.oo.
Night Dresses of white pink and light blue de chine
elegantly with rich and ribbons $5 $500
Combinations of white pink and light blue de chine trim
med with German valenciennes laces $675 and $3.50
Covers of white and pink de chine elaborate
trimmed with German vaeneiennes lace insertion, $675
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
New Couture and Slipper
Ornaments.

Newest shapes and designs in
couture ornaments and slipper
buckles; fashion is particularly
insistent upon the use of the dain-
ty jeweled ornaments by women
adhering to the latest modes.
Aluminium Hairpins. set with Write
stones 25c to $3.50 each.
Soft Jeweled Bandeaux for the hair.
soc to $2.5o each.
Slipper Buckles-rhinestone, cut steel,
sterling silver. jet, enameled and gilt.
CSC to $1,000 pair.
Main floor, Eleventh ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
New Spring Patterns i'm the
Famous Bates Street
Gfnarfe fOre Mer0.

o66 ATES STREET SHIRTS for make that embodes
n}A the features known the shirt crat-the exact
oUz>y ideas and demands of we'll dressed men.
The facts about Bates Street Shirts many and
strong apprecav Of excellence particular
will fail recognize them the counterpart OF his desire
Shirts ordinary shirts; they not
duced in the ordinary there anything ordinary their
appearance.
shirts it is sufficient to select
the materials but fit and finish must also
test; the colorings absolutely FAST
Refined will attract attention because OF unusual merit
other make of shirts dstineveness evident the pat
extensive variety both plain and plated styles
Priced from $3.50 and up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
Glass Vases for Cut
Flowers.

Easter is time of the wear
when every one takes great pleas
ure in decorating the home with
flowers of all kinds. Suitable
vases are necessary to give. dis
play in keeping with tastes OF
daintiness and refinement.
Colonial Glass Vases, clear crystal in
artistic shapes and sizes to accommodate
long and short stem flowers Of every va
riety.
zoe to $3.75 each.
Etched Glass Vases-a number of ar
tistic etched patterns of first quality
glass; many effective shapes.
csc each.
The above description applies
to only a very small percentage
of the immense showing which
we have arranged, consisting of
Cut Glass, Etched Glass and
Pressed Glass, in sizes and shapes
too numerous to detail, and a
great number of beautiful de-
signs.
Fifth Hoor g st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
have to climb over their neighbors i


order to alight at their respective stop
ping places. This is a disagreeable task
for the climber. and also for~the person
being climbed over. 1t Is almost impos-
sible for the old or the physically weak
to get out of the side-door car without the
assistance of the other occupants.
In the pay-as-you-enter other type of
car the egress and the exit are compare
lively easy, for the passengers being
showed forward can easily get out at the
front. but in the side-door car the farther
forward or back you are pushed. the
harder it is to get back to the middle
to leave.
Again, it takes too long to empty the
cars at the various transfer functions.
The writer lost five minutes at the two
transfer functions at 9th and New York
avenue and also at 9th and G streets.
while people were walking over one an
other trying to make their exits from
this rattrap type of car. In case OF a.
panic such a car as this would make an
ideal place to crush the lives out of the
women and children. 1t appears To me
as If the citizens should take action
against this type of car and have them
eliminated. w. X. RODGERS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
Wooowaro & Iotbro}p
New MISUNDERSTANDING
You Are Invited to View the Exhibition of Models of
The Panama Canal and Canal Zone


Cutn MduaE Las CaMa Paa ~ dton wwukng
Seventh floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
Women's Finest Spring Hosiery
OF Every Reliable Quality.

& ssoRTMENTs in the height of readiness now in or
l selected every kind of reliable hose that DESIRE and
in all coors and weights.
o. Our provide the of combined with soft
gss and perfect comfort that cannot be exceed and
which is only found in the best grades.
Every feature that has been advanced improving the length OF
service the appearance the comfort OF hosiery is introduced in
practical form in hosiery.
From the plain and inexpensive sorts to the most elegant and
luxurious silks imported and domestic make selections
wer abundantly supplied
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
At S2.;35.

The regular $500 quality Um-
brellas, made of black union silk
on sturdy frames, and finished
with handles of natural, mission
and horn, trimmed with sterling
silver.
tgsan Nonr n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
Mop, ST rs.

The Triangle" shape is the secret of
its remarkable success. because II can De
used with greater efficiency and less labor
than any other mop. The Triangle Mop
cleans dusts and polishes all at the same
time, and to the satisfaction of the most
particular. Suitable for floors, walls.
doors and woodwork. Shown in two
styles-oil and chemically treated, and
both can be washed without injury. See
them in our Housefurnishing Department
$1.25 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
Women's Silk Hose.

Women's Silk Hose.
Boot silk Hose, full fashioned. Isle
soles and garter tops; black, white, ASc
tan and navy. Pair.
Pure Ingram Silk Hose, with Isle soles
and garter tops; black, white and Coo
about 80 co1ors. Pair .............
Beautiful Silk Hose. with double tops
and soles; black. white and twenty OF
the most prominent shades. SI.5O
Pair
Fine Quality Pure Silk Hose: slightly
heavier than the above; shown IN DiacA
and white and twenty OF the 90
leading colors. Pair ...........s
Fine Quality French Silk Hose, plain,
self embroidered. openwork embroidered
and coiored embroidered; black, white
and a variety of even $500 to $1,000
OUTSIDE silk Hose with Isle soles and
garter tops; black. white and tan. Pair'
.$I.oo, 81 so and $500.
SPECIAL VALUED do zen
pairs Women's Black Ingram Silk
Hose, with double soles and gar
ter tops; sizes 8 to 10. Regular
$r.5o quality. Special at. ST. 90
Main aour. r ct.
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AT $685..

Regular $500 quality UNI
brellas, in 28-inch size, made of
black silk, on 8-inch paragon
frame with steel rod. Handles in
a variety of shapes of lockwood,
pimento and stag horn, trimmed
with sterling silver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12

HARRISBURG, Pa. March 12.-The
state senate has passed the house bill
designed to prohibit the carrying or dis
playing of red flags in public process
SionS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12

Joseph r. Coulbourne of Crisfield, Nd.
died at the General and Marine Hospital
OF that town Monday from typhoid fever.
He was thirty years old, and leaves a
widow and two children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
New Stenciled
Crash Sets.

Stenciled Crash Sets. consist
ing OF Table Covers, Pillow Cow
ers, Table Runners, Couch Cow
ers and Curtains, i'll designs and
colors to match. We call especial
attention to this display, as it is
new, and should be of more than
ordinary interest. The designs
are good, and the colorings wash
able; especially appropriate for
summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
Tan Cotton and Isle Hose.

Ian cotton and Isle Hose.
Tan CStton Hose, garter tops; regular
and. extra sizes. Pair.
CSC and $50.
Tan Lisie Hose. gauze and medium
garter tops. Pair,
25c, CSC and soc.
Black Lisle Hose.
GAUGE weight, with double soles, heels
and toes. Pair,
a5c, $50, soc, 75c and $I.oo.
Medium weight, same as above. Pair,
CSC, soc and 75c.
Extra SIZE. medium weight; same as
above; pair,
$50, soc and 75c
Black Cotton Hose.
Gauze weight, with double soles, heels
and toes and garter tops. Pair.
CSC, 35c, soc and 75c.
Medium weight. double soles. heels and
toes and garter tops. Pair.
25c, 35c, soc and 75c.
Medium and light weights. with I'M
bleached soles; some with entire UNI
bleached feet. Pair,
25c, CSC and soc.
Extra size, with and without unbleached
soles, Pair.
35c, soc and 75c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
Fireplace Fittings of
All Desirable Metals.

Few establishments devote so
much time and space to securing
and properly displaying Fireplace
Fittings as we. All desirable
metals are shown, some entirely
of one metal only. others suitably
trimmed: Designs are numerous
and sizes ample; the proper sort
for every need can be quickly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
Artificial Flowers
For the Easter Costume.

AS an establishment for the
Easter toilet, whether it be plain
tailored suit, street gown or elab-
crate costume, artificial flowers
will enjoy popularity equal to that
of the natural. We have blooms
of every variety, true reproduc-
tons of the natural. Just as pretty
and will last indefinitely.
oarden'as' -..'...'...5oc to $225 each
v'olets ..........SI.oo to $500 bunch
Small Boutonnieres. .25c to SIPS each
single Roses 800 to $3.50 each
Lily OF the Valley ...........$I.25 each
hiaes. ........................$I. 90 each
Pansy Bouquets .............So m each
Orchids ....'....$2.oo and $2.25 each
Main door, Eleventh st.
New Framed Pictures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12

Rag Pillow Covers-new show
ing of pillow covers, made in rag
carpet effects; fast colors with
fringed ends, $I.oo each.
Fourth door, ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
Orders Printing Of Pamphlet.

Upon the motion Of Chaplin Brown, the
president was authorized to appoint a
committee to arrange for the printing
in pamphlet form the speeches delivered
at the recent banquet to former President
Taft. Mr.. Brown said the speeches pre-
sent some of the best arguments in behalf
of the District he has ever heard. He
said he believed great good can be ac-
complfshed by seeing that every member
of Congress receives a copy of the PAM
phlet
The speeches should be printed in a
convenient form. 50 that they can be re-
ferred to at any tirne.' said Mr.. Brown.
They constitute record Of great value.
Never before was the cause of the Dis
trict so forcefully championed."
William e. Shannon, who spoke in IA
vor Of Mr.. Browns motion. told the edu-
cational value Of the speeches.
81 thought knew my Washington quite
WELL" said Mr.. Shannon, ''but those
speeches. especially that Of Theodore w.
Noyes, contained facts and figures about
Washington: and the District Of Columbia
/ had never heard Of and was only. too
OIL RI Len rr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
Police Force Commended.

A vote Of confidence in the police de-
partment and in Maj. Richard Sylvester
superintendent of police. was carried on
the motion of Washington Topham.
Upon the motion Of G. Grosvenor Dave
thanks were expressed to the members of
the chamber who were on the various in
augural committees for their work. The
advisability Of urging that public golf
links be provided for the city was re-
ferred to a special committee Of five for
consideration.
Former Commissioner III. B. +. Macfar-
land received vote of thanks in appre-
citation Of his efforts to bring about legis-
lation providing for public utilities COM
mission for the District In responding
Mr.. Mcfarland told OF his first efforts to
get a utilities commission in 1905.
Regarded as Best Method.
''In those days there were few such
commissions in the country" he said.
''It has since been found to be the best
method of governing such institutions
and today there are thirty or forty such
commissions throughout the country. The
creation Of such commission has placed
the District in line with the other pro-
gressive cities In the country"
The membership committee reported
that thirty-three new members have been
elected since February II, making q total
membership of 628.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
Suggested Solution of Contr0-
versy Over Retrocession.
VIEWS OF A. B. CASSELMAN
Doubts That Land Can Ever Be Re
stored to District.
COMMERCE CHAMBER ADDRESS
Provision for Circulation in Pamph-
let Form of Speeches Made at
Taft Banquet.

"A palisades park is the proper solution
OF the old controversy regarding the
status of that portion Of the District Of,
Columbia which was coded back to the
state OF Virginia in 1885,
Such was the opinion expressed by
Amos B. Casselman in an address de-
livered last night before the Chamber of
Commerce Mr.. Casselman said he has
given the proposition to bring about the
return to the District Of the territory in
question by court action much study, and
doubts if it could ever be accomplished in
that manner.
II doubt very much if the Supreme
Court of the United States would rule
that Alexandria county be returned to
the District said Mr. Casselman. While
there are many who believe the territory
could be regained in this manner, there
are two sides to the question. On the
other hand, il a portion Of the land in
dispute. strip bordering the Virginia
shore Of the Potomac, is set aside as a
government park, all the advantages of
the retrocession of the territory will be
gained without taking such action.
Perpetuation Of Natural Beauty.
what we want to do is to see that
the vast natural beauty Of the Virginia
shore of the Potomac opposite Wash
ington is not ruined. and unless action to
prevent 1t is soon taken such will be the
case II we are to take action It must
be done quickly, for soon the great for
ests that cover the Virginia shore will be
gone and the beauty Of the shore line
will become SO badly marred that its
grandeur will be forever lost.
THE United States government should
have supervision of that territory, and
this can best be done by having it set
aside as q great park"
Mr.. Casselman was followed by former
District Commissioner H. B. F. Macfar-
land. who spoke of the Mcmillan Park
plan, and Of the recent introduction in
Congress Of a bill setting aside the ter
ritory which Mr.. Casselman would have
made into a park as a national forest
reserve. He told of the work done by the
committee Of one hundred in behalf of
parks for the District, and suggested that
the Chamber of Commerce urge that this
committee consider the ACCESSIBILITY of a
Potomac palisades park in its future de-
Mberations. The chamber voted that the
committee be instructed accordingly and
also thanked Mr.. Casselman for his in
teresting address.
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