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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
DinnerWare, Glassware
and Gut Glass
For Social Functions and Entertaining


Since Christmas we have opened up numer-
Gus new patterns in Open-stock Dinnerware and
Glassware, we'll Cut Glass, which we are tea
turing because of their suitability for social tunc
tons and entertainments.
The patterns and designs selections which
have been guided by their excellence and confor
nifty to our standard Our Open-stock Dinner
ware and Glassware is notably extensive, and only
such pieces as required need be chosen, at no
greater cost proportionatey than formerly. ana
is now in many cases demanded for complete sets
where YOU are compelled to accept many pieces
that cannot be used. In Glassware OF late there
has been great increase IN number OF open-stock
patterns and we make additions Just fast as
worthy effects are produced.
WE INVITE YOUR INSPECTION OF THE
COMPLETE AND WELL AR
RANGED DISPLAYS.
NOW is THE PROPER TIME
TO HAVE FURNITURE
PEUPHOLS TERED.
Special prices prevailing on Reu'-
hostering and Repairing OF Furniture. This work
is done in own shops by experienced work
men, and see to it that 1t always measures up
to the highest standard.
In all work of this kind we take off the
nish down to the natural wood, and then rehnlsh
it newly; the springs thoroughly reset; the
upholstering cleaned and freshened: then the
ering put on Our assortment OF materials for
upholstering is now large, and we offer very spe-
cial value in
Silk Daunask and Tapestry
at $3.50 the yard.
Fourth
AMPLE PREPARATIONS FOR
THE HOME
Demand that you secure estimates now ior the
making OF
AWNINGS. SLIP COVERS.
WINDOW SCREENS,
SCREEN DOORS.
WINDOW SHADES,
DRAPERIES,
HANGINGS
We showing large selection OF Slip
Cover Fabrics. and we will send our man any
where to measure and give estimate for making.
Slip Covers for the average 5-piece parlor suite,
from
$3.50 upward.
1oor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
Refriqerators for 1914 Now Ready.

Several new 1914 styles. sizes and de-
signs are now ready, embracing two OF the
best makes built. Seamless porcelain lined
that is permanent. and galvanized steel
lined.
OUIREMENT.
Sixth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
New for Men:
Perrin's Kid Gloves That Are Washable

\ Perrin made Glove Is always perfect III fl and work
manshp That the standard OF these well known French
glove makers But Perrin Glove that washable. makes
them unequaed for fneness and durability 1t
idea in gloves for and will be appreciated for ed
glove is something that both and do not like
Here the directions for Washing these hid
gloves they show how simple is and how short
soiled gloves may be made 70 look like
l. gloves OF
o the hands. them
Dip in cold | water 50 as 10 get
them wit then a radiator
one other If
S
4 a
An inspection OF these gloves will convince an,
that they the best values in walking gloves that he
obtained anywhere. They may be had in MANY different
shades of tan all sizes.
Sn.50 and $500 pair.
Niulou Dspsy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
Extensive Clearance Reductions OF
Fine Fur Sets.
$500 Black Fox Fur Sets, S29.SO.

$500 Black Fox Fur Sets, $3.50.
This is value exceptional in merit and genuine
saving. The whole set is finely made. the skins
beautifully matched. whole skins in the large
stole and two in the muff Each piece is finished
with two heads and two tails. and the muif has our
paws. made reversible to be worn either side
In every particular this is an elegant set
Special Clearance Price, $685.
$3.50 Red Fox Sets, $3.50.
We considered this set exceptional at $50 90
but desire very quick clearance. and have
reduced the price exactly $1,000 -Four skins also
required for this set. in the scarf and two in
the extra size pillow muf The scarf is furnished
with two heads and tails and four paws. and the
muf with head tail and two paws making
usually modish and desirable set.
Special Clearance Price, $3.50.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
BROTHER OF MRS. ROMiG
 MEETS VERY SAD DEATH
Was Superintendent of Wilkes Barre Traction and Was Victim of
 Collision

Mrs. Romig, wife of Dr. Romig, has received the sad intelligence of the death of her brother, Edward G. Err win, as the result of head on collision between cars of the Traction company of Wilkes Barre on September 22.
 Mir. Erwin was superintendent of the Traction company and had gone out on a wrecking car to direct some work when the accident took place A copy of the Wilkes Barre Record to hand shows that Mr. Ervin's death IS universally regretted. A whole page is given to the occurrence and an ac- companying photograph of the de- ceased gentleman shows him to have been in the prime of life.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
THE DELEGATE
 SPEAKS TONIGHT HONORABLE JAMES WICKER SHAM ARRIVED IN SEW
 ARD LAST NIGHT

The Honorable James Wickersham, delegate to congress from Alaska, arrived last night in the city and will speak in the Railroad bldg. office this evening at S:30 o'clock. He looks fit and well after his term in congress and is in his usual fighting trim which all concede to be remarkable no mat ter to what party they belong. Mir. Wickersham did not take personal part in the campaign during the last election but he is here with bells this time and will proceed from the coast to Fairbanks to further his campaign.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
MORE ANTWERP FORTS CAPTURED

BERLIN, Oct. 1.-Two more Antwerp forts, Kessel and Brocchen have been captured by German besegers and the military authorities declare that the captua ton of the city only matter of few days. It stated but not officially that when the city is taken the German army will be reinforced in France and that the real of fensve movement will be commenced Some of the Ger military critics declare that the capture of Antwerp will be worth than the winning of ordinary bat tie as it will afford the German armies powerful fortress which to fall back if they should retire from France Holding the whole of Belgium the Germans will place the allies in the position where they would be compelled to conquer the whole country pass. But the feeling here strong that when Antwerp falls the German armies will enter into war in France with greater energy.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
BATTLE STILL RAGING

PARIS Oct 7-The official announcement issued this morning is that the battle is raging violently on the left wing of the allies The fighting yesterday IS sald to have been about the most violent which has occurred scg the beginning of the struggle The opposing fronts extend into the region around Lens and they now reach even to the Belgian frontier as of cavalry of both sides have come in contact right the frontier itself It IS the opinion of military experts here that General Jofe will continue to extend the line until he forces the enemy to weaken his forces along the main front by compelling him to bring renfOrcemens to oppose the turning move ment of the allied armies On the main front from the Somme to the Mouse there is nothing new to- report In the Woeve districts the enemy made effort to stop the progress of the allies but the effort failed and the French are making important advances
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
JAMES DIVER PLEADS NOT
 GUILTY OF MURDER

A true bill was brought in against James E. Dwyer on the charge of murder in the first degree in connec- tion with the fatal occurrence at knik about three months ago. Dwyer pleaded not guilty and motion to ouash and set aside the indictment and also a demurrer were over-ruled. he will come up for trial after the tlial of Jatun Melendez. John Me Every pleaded guilty to similar charge and will be sentenced next Saturday. The affair took place at Naknek.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
RUSSIANS DEFEAT GERMANS

PARIS, Oct 7-The announcement is made that the Russians have defeated the Germans at Augustova Rus sa after battle lasting eight days The battle was fore ed on the Germans during their retreat from the Suwak province towards the East Prssan frontier When the Germans fell back they retired position that had been previously prepared for defence and there they are now probably endeavorng to arrest the Russian pursuit. The Russians continuing the advance at Lyck where they defeated time ago by the Germans and East Prussia has been penetrated at several points once again The Russians said to have brought up great fresh forces from the interior and the German forces in East Prussia had to be weakened considerably by the nec essty of sending troops to Gaca the result of the fight ing in the Northeast expected to have totally different result altogether this time.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
FORWARDING PRZEMYSL

PETROGRAD, Oct 7-The Russians are now bonl- barding Przemysl the Austrian fortress in Gaicia Heavy artillery is being used for the purpose and the damage inflicted is said be very great The houses are being set afre by schrapne and several be seen baz ing from the Russians lines The Austrian field forces made great efforts help the forts and entered into battle with the beSegers but they defeated and have AustrianS were evacuating Przemysl was founded on some stories sent from the front They had no founda tion as can be seen now.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
vON KLUCK TRIES OUTFLANKING

LONdon, Oct. 7-Q14O a. m)-Genera von Kluck received heavy reinforcement today and is engaged in the attempt to outflank the British and French lines. He is also trying to break through the allies left at Las sgny and terrific fighting is proceeding. To that portant work since the beginning of the great battle and the plan he is trying to work out is of the most preme consequence His reinfOrcements from Ger many according the accounts available although is possible that they were sent from other parts of the battle arena in France They strong that Von Kuck has evidently decided to make last grand effort to carry out his design.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
GERMANS SMASH FRENCH COLONY

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 7.-The French colony of Papette the capital of Tahiti has been smashed by the two German cruisers Schnarhorst and Geneisenau and tremendous damage has been inflicted according to Australian steamer which has just arrived in this city The German cruisers sailed Papette and immediately commenced terrific bombardment Two lives were talk en- two millions worth of damage inflicted two ves ses were sunk in the harbor and blocks of business houses and residences completely destroyed The took place last month and before the Austa lian steamer had passed by the place.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
GERMANS ADMIT GREAT LOSSES

BERLIN, Oct. 7-The Germans in East Prussia have assumed strategic defensive movement and have aban doned the bombardment of Ossowetz in Russian Poland retiring with their siege guns and train of pontoons It IS admitted that the fighting against the Russians most sanguinary at Augustovo to west of SuwalE pro- vince. The slaughter of the German arterymen was ter rife. One German battery lost every man. The bad weather mterfered with the movements of the German plane service It is also admitted that the Russians have gained more effective strength and their artillery was so we'll served and powerful that it inflicted heavy losses.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
ANTWERP FORTS FATJ, AND PEOPLE ARE FLEEING
THE JAPANESE TAKE CHIEF CAROLINE ISLAND
FXPFCTS PEACE 10
 COMf IN MEXICO

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7.-Desplte ominous reports to the contrary Pres ident Wilson expressed today the be- lief that peace will come soon in Mex ico. He says that Carranza and Villa are engaged in negotiations and that g satisfactory arrangement is sure to be brought about. The administration is keeping in touch with the occur rences in Mexico constantly and seems not to be in the least alarmed about the outcome. The United States troops are still in Vera Cruz and will probably not be removed until fin- al peace has been brought about.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
ANTWERP'S FATE IN BALANCE

It is generally agreed that the fate of Antwerp depends the result or the French turning movement the Disc Should the movement be defeated Antwerp hardly hope to hold but if 1t is successful the French will be in position to deliver an attack that will compel the enemy to raise the siege.
 Neither the Germans nor the French have repeated the claims put forward of advantage gained during the fighting of the past few days and far as can be seen here the battle proceeding without any decisive results The fighting today conceded to be about the most vo- lent that has occurred and important results are ex- pected. .,..
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
GERMAN WARSH|PS BELIEVED
 SUNK IN kIAU CHAU BAY
BELGIAN GOVT. QUITS ANTWERP

AMSTERDAM, Oct. Tt is reported that the Bel gian government is leaving Antwerp today and will be established at Ostend After the taking of the outer forts by the Germans the German commander paused before bombardng the city itself and sent in warning that he vas about to open fire and advising the noncombatants to get out of the city Acting this advice the people have begun to leave and are Hooking out in thou sands There is belief that the Begans will surrender rather than see their beautiful city destroyed by the Ger man guns although such surrender would be a severe blow to the cause of the allied.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
)R. FLETCHER SANBORN
 VISITING IN SEWARD

Dr. Fletcher Sanborn who has been with us for the past two weeks as wit .less in several government cases goes Jut tomorrow on the Mariposa. Dr. Sanborn goes to his home in Los Angeles California but it is rather expected he will be with us next spring-as a rather tempting pro- position has been made to him to To- ate in Alaska-and" be one of us."
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
PETROGRAD GIVES STORY

PETROGRAD Oct. Tt is officially announced to day that on the East Prussan frontier the Germans have brought up renforcements from Koenigsburg and con- tnue to oppose the Russians with most tenacious sistance at Vladsavov and some distance around it. They are proftng by defies lakes and marshes in the sariy very much interrupted Some fighting is also talk ing place between the advances of both armies in the gons west of the Vstua river in Russian Poland In the Carpathian mountains the Russians and Austrans are engaged in several places and of the river Sanok an Austrian detachment has been defeated and several pr and machine guns have been captured At Saliva the Russians captured park of artillery and many voys.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
GUY WHITEHEAD RETURNS

Guy Whitehead returned last night on the Evans after a visit to the out side. Mrs. Whitehead will also come pack for the winter and may arrive )n one of the next boats. Mir. White lead says there is nothing talked bout outside but the war.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
COMES FROM SUNRISE
 AFTER NINETEEN YEARS

Adolph Lawson has arrived from Sunrise where he has lived contin- uously for nineteen years without ever having once come out even as far as Seward. He recently sold his property in that district to Major French and Charles F.. Heron and is now on his way to St. Paul.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
HAN MELENDEZ FOUND
 NOT GUILTY BY JURY

Jatun Melendez who was tried yes .erday on the charge of stabbing with Intent to wound and kill was acquitted
 oy the jury last evening. The occur .ence from which the charge arose Aappened in a cannery to the west ward. The man stabbed died but the evidence showed that he was armed
 .ith an iron bar and that he had in- .licted some injuries on the head Of delendez. Both men were Mexicans.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
WANT TO MAKE LIQUOR
 PAY MOST OF TAXES

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7.-The dem Jcratic senators are still caucusing on he war revenue bill. The majority seem to be desirous of making liquor pear most of the taxes made neces- sary by the European war.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
LAPS WILL DEMAND SURRENDER

TOXIC, Oct 7-The Japanese are now mounting heavy siege guns for the bombardment of Tsngtau but before beginning the bombardment they will make form, al demand for surrender to the Germans It is not hoped that the German commander will surrender although he must know that he can hardly expect to hold out very long
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
BELIEVE GERMAN WARSHIPS LOST

TOKIO Oct 7.-The office believes that the Ger man cruiser Cormoran and two German gunboats have been sunk in Kiauchau bay While this belief is supported by several facts the office does not announce the loss of the vessels positively They have been subjected to fierce fire for several days, their positions having been discovered by aeroplanes. Another flight Will prooaoy he made immediatly to ascertain surely the facts,
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
AL WHITE ARRIVED
 IN SEWARD LAST NIGHT
candidate For the Legislature Comes
 To See His Many Friends

Al White of Valdez arrived in Sew ard last night and is busy meeting many friends today. He is one of the most prominent candidates for the territorial legislature and most people .hink that his election is assured. He s very popular and is man of fine business and intellectual attainments. lie is running as an independent.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
JAPANESE TAKE TAP ISLAND

PEKIN, Oct. 7-The Japanese have taken the island of Tap which the most important island of the Caroline group in the western Pacific The Caroines pur chased from Spain by Germany after the Spanish Amer can war They are situated to the Philippines than the Marshall islands which the Japanese have also taken and the Philippines practically cut off from the United States by Japanese bases.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
REPORT AUSTRIAN SHIPS LOST

ROME, Oct 7-Unconfirmed dispatches from An coma state that four Austrian torpedo boats and two Austrian destroyers have been sunk off the Damatan coast by striking mines is also reported that the maor v of the crews of all the vessels lost supposed that the vessels were lost at different times and that the occurrences range over considerable time
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
VESSELS DIE

The Mariposa is due to arrive at 2 ). m. tomorrow and the Evans is due o arrive at 10 a. m. Friday. The Iariposa will be here some hours as she has a large cargo of coal for the Dirigo,
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
F.. H. WILSON ARRIVES

F.. H. Wilson arrived last night from outside. It is said that he has some important mining projects in view but the relation of the facts at present is regarded as premature.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
JUDGE HUBBARD ARRIVES

Judge O. P. Hubbard, candidate for the senate, arrived last night in Sew ard from Valdez, his home town. He is running as an independent.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
FRENCH GOVT. MAY GO HOME

It is also rmored here that the French government getting ready to return to Paris from Bordeaux ano that the return will take place. The people seem t0 be confident that the Germans longer hope to win any very decisive victory and that eve at the worst Il the allies lost ground they retreat in an orderly man. ner to take up other positions.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
PASSENGERS WHO
 CAME ON EVANS

The following passengers arrived on the Evans last night; Victor Blodgett, E. II. Wilson, Jno. A. Henry, Geo. F. Peterson, Mi Hull and G. $. Whitehead.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
CLAYTON ANTITRUST
 SOON TO BE LAW

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6.-The Clay .on antitrust bill which passed the senate yesterday will be voted on by ,hc house tomorrow.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
WENT WEST ON EVANS

The following passengers went west on the Evans:-A. R. McConohey, Jim McConohey, Kate McConohey, Sol Silverman and Mrs. Silverman.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
PASSENGERS ON MARIPOSA

Carr Henery, Mrs. G. B. Murry and Rogers Will, came from the outside on the Mariposa. Hardin Hard was aboard for Knik.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
PURCHASED LOT

V. F. Caves has purchased lot 39 in block from Hans Anderson. The price was $500.
The Seward gateway., 1914-10-07
MISS BAXTER VISITING

Miss Alice Baxter of Seattle has come to visit Miss Monahan, deputy clerl, of the district court.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-27
Makes Life Worth While

the heavens is enough to make the
most brilliant being ON earth sink back
in unutterAble awe.
Yet poor, petty creatures are daily
and hourly sitting in Judgment on the
Creator of All Things because q hall
storm destroyed a harvest or a light
ming stroke killed q COW, or death
claimed a child, or thief robbed the
house.
Be still and be ashamed, o petty
cavillers!
Look up and out at the glory of
creation, and know that God lives, and
that you are part and parcel Of Him,
and nothing can befall you once you
acknowledge this truth that all is for
ultimate and universal good.
God is Love.
Here is what Seneca. a Roman
philosopher. said two thousand years
ago:
God is near you, with you, in you.
There dwells within us a holy spirit,
the watcher and guardian of all we do.
good or bad. According as we deal
with Him so He deals with u.s."
Epictetus, Greek philosopher, and
a nan of great wisdom, who lived a
hundred years after Christ. said:
"Be always ready to resign the
blessings which Gods providence has
lent you for a while. Never say any,
thing about I have lost it, but say
L have restored it Is your child
dead? She has been restored. Is your
wife dead? She has been restored.
Has your estate been taken from you?
Has not this, then, also been restored? +?
But he who has taken it from me is
a bad man. But what is 1t to you by
whose hands the giver demanded it
back?"
In every age there are a few souls
who listen to great truths like these
and realize that they need only live
these truths to be at peace with God
and man.
Vast and cumbersome and blind
creeds seem to be the machinery by
which the masses of the world move.
And slow is that movement.
1t Is pitiful to think of the mis-
cradle, fear wrecked beings who have
wept bitter tears over dreary dogmas,
trying to find illumination"
Live to This Thought and You Will Be
RecOnciled
Trying to reconcile the irreconcilable
and paradoxical statements of sup
posed teachers. when all they needed
to obtain light, happiness and hope
was the old old truth. God is near
you, with you, in you
Live to this thought and you will
need no other religion.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-27
Fireman Injured When
Auto Truck Breaks Down

Lewistown, Pa, May 27.-About 5
o'clock last evening some rubbish and
tar caught on fire on the old canal
towpath at the west end of the town
and an alarm of fire was sounded. The
heavy Henderson. fire truck, in run
ming from Wayne street into Market
street, struck the street railway tracks
and wheel was torn from the truck,
badly wrecking it. 1t was manned by
several firemen, and Jesse Estep was
thrown to the ground and had his
collarbone broken and received num-
erous bruises. He was taken to his
home, 1913 West Third street, and re-
ceived medical treatment
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-27
Some Wonderful Secrets
That Bring Quick Beauty

The Sure and Quick Road to Real
Beauty. Famous Beauty Secrets that
Have Made the Theatrical Star,
Valeska Surrat, Americas
Greatest Self-Mnde
Beauty
BY Naieska Suratt
ITO MY mind there are few things AS
hideous as superfluous hairs on
woman's face. The reason why
more women do not remove TINS man
fear the action of the hair removers
commonly sold. For this they cannot
be blamed, since it is fact that the
present. day depilatories burn off the
hair and usually leave red or irri-
tated spot where applied, and is a
dead give-away." There is a super
fluous hair-remover. however, which
is very remarkable and novel in its
action, and no one can ever tell that