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FOR sALE-HoUsEs.
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$1,000.
ONE SQUARE LINCOLN PARK.
SEVEN ROOM BRICK DWELLING.
EXCELLENT CONDITION.
LOT l7xioO FEET TO PAVED ALLEY.
EASY TERMS
HOUSE NO. 1921 B ST. Sc.
OPEN TILL Pm.
THEO. NJ. JUDD,
6,7 f NV.
FOR SALE or EXCHANGE-A BEAUTTFUL
detached home in Sauis Addition: eight rooms.
bath and attic: fine cellar: hot water heat:
priee iaf' So o 500: % no incumhrance. % want small
Houses in good renting location. H. X HOW;
ENSTEIN CO. 1914 ST. NV. or tth anu
II SITS. ne.
leaves town this month: MUST BE SOLD:
DOWNTOWN SECTION close TO r. 1. ave. and
nSe AND
hall: upstairs kitchen: hotw heat: electric
light; fine floors and finish: tile bath: rear
stairway: large pantries: porchex: big yard
costly mantcls. Cost owner $3.50 not over
year ago: THE SACRIFICE is $1,000. lon
can buy 1t for s6.5O0. Terms to snit. vii!
guarantee $50 rent. Expensive copper screens
and awnings included
BELT. oRRIEN 4 co. INC. 1909 NV:
TWO BEATTIFTL
COLUMBIA ROAD HOMES
WEST OF 18th ST. PRETTY. POPULAR.
SELECT SECTION. Both detached. New and
practically new Big bargains. Talk with
any agent about them, but better see us 10
Buy.
BELT. O'RRIEN & CO.. INC. 1909 NV
THE GREAT GRAND. NEW MASSIVE HIGH
SCHOOL AT 18th AND CLIFTON SITS. near
ing completion. We have several nice homes
close by: each is modern and a bargain. For
instance. s.. 800. west Of 1lth ST. near Clifton.
buys a lovely eight room house. modern. big
yard. etc: only $500 cash and $50 monthly.
Another one: rooms: two baths etc: 5000:
$500 cash: another 81. 800: six big rooms: large
yard: $500 cash. $50 monthly. THIS IS THE
PLACE TO LOCATE. VALI'ES HERE WON'T
RECEDE. Thousands of children and teachers
must have homes close to the high school
BELT. O'BRIES & CO.. INC. 1909 q NV.
FOR SALE-BY OWNER AND BUILDER. IN
beautiful southeast. near Pa. ave-. new house.
6 and bath. hot-water heat. electric
lights. awnings and screens. 2-story back
porch: large yard. 7O-feet deep: alley in rear.
Easy terms. Box 299. Star Office
Evening star., 1915-09-11

HERE IS PERFECT HOME
rooms. tile bath, large Let. porch.
all modern improvements: one and ons-
half squares from
LINCOLN PARK.
On 14h st. me-. bet. North Carolina
ave. and st. One of the most beau
tiful locations In the city.
Only 500 cash and balance like rent.
s2250 per month. Including interset and
principal.
PRICE. $3.50.
Open daily and Sunday until 8 pm.
COME OUT TODAY.
Evening star., 1915-09-11

HERE Is CHANCE TO GET A BIG BAR
gain from owner; a beautiful home in the
northwest will take less than $3. 400 and
make easy terms to responsible party. Ad-
dress Box 40. Star Office.
Evening star., 1915-09-11

GET oUk LIST Of NEW HOUSES FOR SALE.
PHILLIPS SAGER.
1409 N. Y. ave.,
Headquarters for New Houses.
FOR SALEM THE CHOICEST LOCATION IN
PetwOrth: in built-up neiGhborhood, facing
a beautiful public reservation and surrounded
by high-class homes
3S23 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE,
Near Randolph st.
Hytex brick fronts; six rooms: outside PAN
try: bath and attic: hot-water heat electric
light; huiit-in china closets and refrisera tor;
KITCHEN cabinet; hardwood floors: everything to
make perfect upto-date home.
Open for inspection: lighted 10 pm.
ALEX. MII.LAR. Owner and Builder,
Phone Col. 463i-Auto. 3G40 n. Hamp. ave.
FOR SALE-$4 0O0-3-STORY BAY-WINDOW
brick. with stone porch has 0 large rooms and
tiled bath: hOt-water heat. This is a bar
gain at this price. Come see owner, 1885 La
mont st., next to corner of 11th.
BARGAIN. DOWNTOWN: 20FT. FRONT. 1914
9Th at. NV. rooms and bath. Rented Tor
&25. %. Price. & GOO.
Evening star., 1915-09-11
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

FOR SALE-
A new row on Upton ST.. half square east Of
Connecticut ave. across the street from Holy
Cross Academy These houses combine every
detail Of construction and finish to make them
of the highest grade. Yet the price is lower
by from Sc, 900 to $1,000 than that Of com
peting houses of corresponding type and qua lty.
The lots nre 25x140 to lt-fOOt paved alley.
Houses contain 10 rooms, baths, reception
hall aud conservatory.
OPEN UNTIL PM. EVERY DAY.
THOMAS J. FISHER & CO., Inc,
1913 18th st. NV.
FOR SALE-BRIDE AND GROOM: NEW HOME
and furniture; a brand-new Groom and tiled
bath house; hot-water heat. electric lights; 2
story rear porch: SO-f00t back yard: nearly 10
feet wide In hest section OF southeast: II
few feet OF Pennsylvania avenue. Price.
S3875.O0. including all the furniture. which is
brand new. Terms, $4,000 cash. S3o 90
monthly. including all payments on house
and furniture Call 724 18th st. Sc. Open
until pm. -
FOR sALE-LEAvING CITY PERMANENTLY,
wish to make immediate eale OF attractive sub
urban home located opposite the Chevy Chase
Club grounds: the lot Is 20 by $50. highly
improved with forest trees. apple and other
fruit trees: beautiful lockwood hedge; house
built for a home containing eight rooms and
attic, bath. living room with open fireplace;
gas and electricity; refused IS; goo less than
September. Address Box 80, Star once.
Evening star., 1915-09-11
FOR RENr-HoUsEs.
UNFURNIsHED-C
FOR RENT
Allan E. Walker & Co. (1nc.),
1888 G. St. NV.

1908 r NV. Or. b. As. 90
1917 Vernon. Tor. b42.s0
1909 Park rd. .7r,b. 1880
91s S. 12r, b. 40. 80
1902 Calvert. Sr2b40.9
26O2 Mozart. Or. b. 1910
1850 Fuller. Orb. 80. 30
2559 18th. Or. b. $3.50
1910 Spring rd. .6r. b26. 30
9O3 23d. sr, b. -. 1880
213O II NV, Sr. b.27.0
1928 Pa av Sc. 6r.
b. each .2.W
1907 ED'n ne, ,6r, b. 80
TENANTS.
i, 1916 Kirby. Or. b.1s.50
5oS-1O Goth. Ir. r...16.O
2511 H, Ar. b. 1850
525-@ Girard. 5r. b. 16. 50
5O9-11Ia 21st, Ar, ca. so
12l DrNv OF Rr 10 al
Evening star., 1915-09-11
EOR COLORE

so2 11tI aI ~; i99n ,sT s2' TT 0EErCE
All classes of property for rent. complete
list Of desirable apartments.
MOORE & HILL Hnch 1902 n st. Nv.
Evening star., 1915-09-11

1857 L NV. 9r,b.S35.:0
30 II NV, 1r. b. -. 81. 30
% y Y av ne, ,8r. b22..D
1929 3d ne. 1r, b.21.;O
i15 9th ne. Gr. h. .15.D
So II ne. sto. 6r. b.:;1.WD
65 II NV. store. .2a.0D
- II nv. store. 2J.UO
WM. II. McGRANN co.
Evening star., 1915-09-11

FOR SALE-$1.sO0.
Rented to good tenant at 1924 a year.
Located on wide avenue in the central
northwest 10 minutes walk to 10Th st; AMI
New York Brick. rooms and bath IN
splendid condition A trust of 81 100 can run
Invest $500 in this property. 1t will pay 20
per cent NET. after deducting from the rents
sufficient to pay interest. taxes and e1-
penses
Evening star., 1915-09-11

STDNE & FAIRFAX. I34Z NeM ioIh aHt.
81. 7OO-REDUCED FROM $3.50 FOR QUICK
sale; for colored; out-of- town owner; III Gres-
ham pl. NV; emi-detached brick: convenient
Ga. ave. 1lth st. and 18th St cars, furnace
heat; porches splendid condition. large
rooms; tiled bath: large lot: side yard. This
house can be purchased on convenient terms.
MORGAN BROS. go y Y ave.
| 81. 150-S ST WEST OF NORTH CAPITOL 81.
for colored 8 rooms: tiled bath: splendid heat.
ing plant; large lot: owner directs us to sell
this property on terms suitable to purchaser.
This property sold originally for over 5000.
Practically new.
Evening star., 1915-09-11
FOR SALE.
EXCEPTIONALLY DESIRABLE LOT.
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS.

Absolutely one Of the very hest rrsiden-
tial sections in this city. Surrounded ny
many beautiful and expensive homes.
Values I'm this section should never de-
cline size. 50 IT. frontage by depth
of 80 feet. Price. S1-2o 50. It. This oner
only holds good for n few days.
GARDINER & DENT. INC.
III 18th ST. NV.
Evening star., 1915-09-11

2Gi 18th sw.1r.b.S 5000
go 9Th sw. Sr. %. 80
$40 18th sw, 6r. b. 20. 20
379t? 6 sw. 6r. h. $50
1IC2 eth sw. 5r. b. 1850
AL e sw. 6r, ". e. 1850
1856 Al. sw. Or. h. 1880
THOMAS =. BIif
Evening star., 1915-09-11

Ills 18th ne. 6r, b.1 1870
1875 J.. so. 4r. r.b....S.50
1912 I ne. Or. w.g.14.5 30
Cor 1th&G sw ST. .6r3O. 80
$50 ~, sw. .>ta.5r %. 30
621 Al sw, ,sto. 4r. %. so
zoos 9Th sw, Or. b. 10. 20
WN kl1 AZ, g W l2a
Evening star., 1915-09-11

FOR RENT-I2O7 G ST. NE. Or AND B.. BAY
window brick; in trst,class condition; water
NV 7r and b.: in thorough repair; $3.50.
CAYWOOD GARRETT. 1921 NY. ave. NV. 13'
Is02 1st NW-BRICK HOUSE: s ROOMS AND
bath OWNER. 1885 Newton st. NV. Rent
Sy-, 5o lSs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-14

bers OF the Imperial family stand the south side
with the attending digntaries in their
Attenoants nov place The Sacred Sword and Seal
beside H,a Mejesty, who bows before the shrine and
accession &c the throne and his inheritance OF the
Sacred Symbols OF power When he has finished
the empress approaches the shrine and worshps
She is followed in turn by the Heir Apparent the
Princss and Prncesses and all Of the Imperial Court
This ceremony over, the Emperor and Empress re-
tire All attending the ceremony now approach the
shrine and bowiag, vene-ate the dead and, turning
depart from the courtyard in the order that they
came. The food offerings removed; the doors OF
the shrine closed. Bangboom! Bangboon,
Bang-boom The song and drum announce that the
ceremony Is over.
In their abode the dead have received news OF the
Imperial coronation. and happiness Ia supposed 10
reign heaven and earth. among the living dead
On the following day the actual coronation cere
monies take place Preceding the ceremonies officials
decorate the Shisbiden Palace. On the south cave
they hang long curtain bearing designs OF the
and clouds OF FIVE colors. According to the Shinto
legends OF the prehistoric Emperors OF Japan he'd
great difficulty in overcoming troublesome tribes in
the interior country. In of his campaigns be
raphy of the land. He attacked by sallies on
part of the enemy and suffered great losses. Utterly
at his wits end he prayed to the god for succor
Then, 10 and behold! there appeared In the heavens
great cloud of five colors blazing with gold 1t was
the sun god himself who came 10 earth In clouds and
fire to lead the Emperor This miraculous cloud moved
in the sky. The Emperor and his army followed; he
caught his enemies at Instantaneous place and
hnaily and overwhelmingly conquered them.
The design on the curtain of the palace therefore.
symbolizess that divine guidance which will enable
each Emperor to worst all his foes.
In the middle of the main building Of the palace
dads Is erected for the Takamikura, or Imperial
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-14

On the evening OF the l4th the Emperor will dine
IN the fukiden' one OF the compartments OF the build.
Ing erected for this celebration will, offer to the
spirits OF his ancesors-the terrestrial gods-rtce
Cruel. sak vegetables and fish, All the while sacred
music Is played In the court without
Offerings to the celestial gods will likewise be made
oy Ills Majesty when he dimes the next morning-the
Suk-den. =
An ancient dance, known the kumemei will
mark an Imperial entertainment given on the evening
OF November Is. This viii be performed by cele-
brnted dancers from all parts of Japan. numbering
one hundred. Music peculiar to the provinces where
the sacred rice ia grown will be played and native
songs rendered.
After second grand entertainment In the Milo
Palace the next day the Emperor and Empress carry.
ing with them the Sacred Relics. will start on Pill.
OF the first Emperor Jimmu. the tomb OF his father
Mel Meij. at Momoyama and those OF his predeces.
sors. the Emperors Komei Ninko and Kwokaku.
This pilgrimage. lasting about week. VIII bring the
ceremonies to close. On their return to Toxic the
Sacred Treasures will be reenshrined In their proper
give grand entertainment and banquet to the chief
officials and residents OF the capital at an estimated
cost OF about ten million dollars.
Many curious observances take place IN addition
10 the actual coronation ceremonies. There will be,
most curious ana one OF the most ancient practices.
however. Is the rat-hunting crusade which proceeds
NOM ths 1a us preliminary to the cere
kyoto engaged in hunting rats. or DID, were the
ch1ef disseminators of plague, so the custom orig
fhatea ot-exermnatng rats in the province to which
the Emperor came to be invested with Imperial office
lest he or those who participated should suffer from
contagon. That rats still infest the empire may be-
gagged by the fact that after the campaign was IN
augurated dead rats brought to the authorities
al the rate OF 1000 each day. In certain districts
where greengrocers and rice dealers abound rodents
are particularly pernacious. Poison distributed
among 1900 in these sections and SO the reports 20
1t became subsequent task to clear I'D the plague
OF dead rats.
Among the innumerable acts commemorative the
coronetion has been the making of new cigarette
by the government monopoly controlling the manu-.
facture and sale of tobacco This exempines In an
md a Dn3n anf
ancient and modern In the spirit of the Japanese
This cigarette, made OF pure Japanese tobacco In ne
rice paper, with trade mark In gold, has already
proven popular, and by next March It is estimated
the sales Will aggregate 50000O000.
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Barbaric Splendor Of the Coronation

Before the coronation two ctron and cherry,
are planted in the south court of the palace. South
OF the cherry tree the imperial pennant OF red bro
cade bearing the sun embroidered in gold. is raised
and south of the citron tree of white brocade.
cred with golden kites and clouds. set up Before
the two large Imperial remnants are placed two
smaller banners bearing the word 'Ranzai'-meaninS
"a thousand years. or they interpreted "long
lie to the Emperor About the court placed
and musical instruments, telling OF the vic
tories and accomplishments OF Japan through the
centuries Thus on every side. the witnesses of the
coronation will be impressed with the celestial origin
OF the country and its ruler and the heavenly aguries
of world supremacy.
Now that all the decorations complete. the cor
onaton ceremonies begin. Guards of Honor line up
in front of the keurei and kenshun gates Before the
Nikkwa and Shome gates gather the peers. officials
and ambassadors from foreign countries. All
tuned at the preceding ceremony conveying the
to the dead Thirty high officials In charge OF
the ceremony proceed the gates at which the
march to various other gates Two officials OF higher
rank each followed BY six minor attendants now
enter through two opposite gates and take their posi-
ton within by the drum and gong. Two files Of
officials numbering twenty in each file. next enter the
coronation hall from the right and left bearing treas
ures bows and arrows swords. haberds and weapons.
and take up positions before the poles bearing the
smaller Twenty officials OF still exalted
rank follow and take positions. ten in each group
before the cherry and ctron trees. Thereupon the
gong and drum peal FORTH and those waiting outside
at the two gates are led in By the guards Of honor
and take their positions, standing. in the east wing
Of the hall.
tered the court Of the sanctuary the day before The
Master of Ceremonies takes seat in the south wing
or the hail. and In seats above him sit the Prime
Minister and the Minister Of the Imperial Household
Followed by the members OF the Imperial Household
the Heir Apparent takes his place on platform be-
low the throne. All robed In barbaric garb. The
costumes present glltterng pageant of purple. yell
low red and gold and all the heads, wearing crowns
bob and autter with the odd, waving, tail-like APP
pendages that rear themselves into the air.
His Majesty the Emperor now comes from the
north robed in thirteen garments of different colors
representing richness and power Two chamberlains
raise the curtain before the throne and His Majesty
his right hand and the Imperial Seal in his left Bow
ing the chamberlains retire, whereupon the Lord
Keeper Of the Prvy Seal ascends the throne and take1
position the northeast, while tho other officials
take positions the platform In the rear.
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Food Offerings to Ancestral Spirits

The rice used In the Daijosai ceremony is specially
raised for the occasion Officials select spot for the
growing of the sacred rico for coronation cere-
mony at some place where the land shows extraordi.
nary fertility. The field once selected becomes per-
ored becomes distinguished for life. Women wear.
ing ceremonial robes. plant the rice while they chant
hymns The harvest Ia gathered the following Sep.
TENDER with the celebration Of religious ceremonies
This rice comes from two provinces. Mkawa and
Sanuki, and Is known yuki and suk
Early In the morning OF the 14th representatives. OF
the Emperor and Empress arrange this sacred rice
properly cooked, the altar before the Shrine OF the
Ancestors. which repose the three Sacred Symbols
As soon this is arranged Imperial messengers will
be dispatched TO the tomb of the first Emperor Jmmu
the Great Shrine at Ise, the sanctuary In the Toxic
imperial palace, the mausoleums of the departed En-.
perors and LIZ other Shnto shrnes with similar rice
offerings for the dead
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inc Old Empress Jingu Kogo First Woman Ruler of Japan
She was Real Fighter and Led Her Own Armies

Bang! Bang! BangH Boom! Boom! The gong and
drum peal forth their majesties rise and retire
the Imperial family, court officials attendants fol-
lowing. The coronation Is
On the same evening Shinto service is held In
honor OF the spirits of the Emperors dead
In the Shunkoyden 1t consists of ancient music and
sacred dances. These really sort OF pantomime
one VIII be dance OF agriculture. depicting the pros
perlty that springs from the earth Another will be
dance of good luck expressing the happiness OF
Japan. her pride In her Emperor and her desire for
his long reign. Another will be dance prosperity
and peace. In these the peeresses who perform
strike postures rush freuziedly about, pause, then
stamp the floor with their feet All the participants
are clothed In the bizarre garb of historic Japan In
these sacred dances there is representation love
whatever. They designed to celebrate ancient
customs and tribute to the Emperor his dead
forebears
The next day is spent in prayer for the long life
OF the Emperor and Empress During the official
ceremonies His Majesty himself prays under long
banner, from which threads. called soustrings are
suspended. These represent the connection between
the Emperor and the divine gods. This ceremony Ia
believed to have been naugurated by the first EN-.
peror Jimmu
The Dajosai. ceremony in which His Majesty
offers rice to his Imperial dead, takes place on
the 18th. For this function building is specially
constructed, called the Daiiokyu. 1t ia divided into
two compartments. called the Yuki-den and Suk-den
In order to bring back the crude simplicity OF life in
the early days after the gods had TO earth this
structure is built OF rough timber with matched
roof. Only straw mats the floor
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His Majesty Yohho Imperial and Coronation Robes

Throne. which Is reached by three acquered steps.
Above the throne the officials hang canopy with
eight angles. surmounted at the top by howo a
legendary bird which ia supposed bring good luck.
Two mirrors placed at two of the gables, four
annaler mirrors, painted with miraculous clouds at
other gables. and in the centre large round mirror
all indicative of the clear conscience shining in
tellect OF His Majesty Banners. celebrating Japans
greatness. decorate the canopy while the throne is
surrounded by hanging curtains Of purple lined with
scarlet silk and embroidered with hoyhocks In
front hangs o curtain embroidered with vines and
grapes In copper.
peted with red brocade and the third with green
brocade. Special mats hemmed with the ungen fab
rc sacred to the OF the Emperor. the floor
OF the das. On the arms OF the throne elbow
rests of lacquer, inlaid With mother OF pearl To the
east OF the throne another quite similar In style, ia
erected for the Empress The space eli about Is
peted with rich brocade Both thrones, according to
Oriental custom. face the south.
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'ss, Sndako

titles were fought with
country. especially Of
archery.
Boom! Boom! Three
three crashes In unison
:. announcing that the
of the coronation will
or ante-room. where
lie into the courtyard
officials. civil officers,
flushed guests.
dis heard In the dis.
open slowly and a pro.
food on wooden trays
|ifty-two. These offer
on mountains and In
,od, such as birds, tina,
Of rivers and sea, such
q the ancestral shrine
/ ritual expressing the
a there Is silence.
err of Ceremonies and
Seal, and followed by
Princes. the Premier
error comes in process
He is clothed in vel.
|ik. with vast flowing
lei, a crown made of
he tail.like appendage
over his head. The
,be consisting OF five
ded by the Vice-Grand
MajeStrs Lord Stew
ancient court dress,
ial pl'incesses, noble
! ief OF the Coronation
shrink aud the mem.
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Two maids OF honor draw up
the curtain before the throne OF
the Empress. who aecends to
her seat. She is given the I'm.
perial fan, made Of thirty-two
pieces OF cyprus wood, where.
upon the Imperial princesses,
ladies in waiting and noble WON.
en- take their positions on the
platform surrounding the throne.
The Premier now approaches.
and. bowling. faces the Emperor.
who rises and delivers the I'm
perial address. calling attention
to Japan's past and her greater
future. A message of congratu-
lation is delivered by the Prime
Minister. In speaking he refers
to the throne OF Japan as "the
eternal throne" Concluding his
address, he retires to the Banzai
banner and calls upon all at
tend for cheers. Three salvos
OF applause are Justify given
Banzai! Banzai! Banzai! The
Prime Minister resumes his seat.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-04-02

Cove Creek, Va, March 29.-The
farmers have been busy blowing this
week.
Mrs. Milton Showers spent last Sat
urday and Sunday at Mr.. Je ffffcfffc
urday and Sunday at Mr.. jeff Meals.
Miss Lizzie Compton and brother,
Raleigh, attended the school entcar-
tainment on Wolf Creek last Saturday
Mr.. Ed. Neal and family spent last
Sunday at Mr.. M. +. Meals.
Mrs. b. p. Showers is spending sew
eral days with her father, Mr.. Noah
Caldwell, ut Rocky Gap.
Miss Josie Crabtree was the guest
of Miss Clara Crabtree last Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. Frank Steele spent last Friday
at the home of Mr.. r. b. Robinett.
The sick of the community are i'm
proving.
Rev. Mr.. Towe began a protracted
meeting at Mt. Nebo last Sunday
night.
Mr. Sam Ashworth and daughter
Miss Eunice,, attended the burial OF
Mr.. Robt. Wiley at Sunny Point last
Saturday evening.
Mr.. Will Showers spent last Sunday
at Mr.. John Crabtree's.
Mr.. and Mrs. It. E. Geregory and
daughter, Ruth, spent last Sunday at
Mr.. Il. L. Shufilebarger's.