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Evening star., 1916-08-03
TO ENFORCE BARREL ACT.
Office of Weights, Measures and
Markets to See Law Is Oheyed.

Plans for enforcement of the standard
barrel act. which went into effect July l,
are being made by the office OF weights.
measures and markets Of the District, of
which George NJ. Roberts is superintend-
ent.
Barrels for fruits vegetables and other
dry commodities. with the exception Of
cranberries. are required to have the fol-
lowing dimensions: length Of stave. 23I5
inches diameter of heads. 17h inches;
distance between heads. 25 inches; cir
conference of bulge. 64 inches. outside
measurement. and the thickness OF slaves
not greater than 4 inches. The act pro-
vides that any barrel of different form
having a capacity of 1856 cubic inches
shall be accepted as a standard barrel
/ Penalty for willful violation of the act is
/ limited to a fine OF $500 or six months
| Imprisonment.
Evening star., 1916-08-03

10 'he Lnl'of OF Inc S'hr:
NJ William V. Tunnels letter. re-
aardins Garbage Collectors Horns"
which appeared in The Star lately. is
most timely. and worthy Of serious con-
alteration. About two years ago
brought up this matter before a meet
ing of the Georgetown Citizens Asso-
citation. advocating a bell for the gar
bag collector and the horn for the
ash man. for reasons Of sanitation. thus
giving the garbage man a better chance
against infection from the bacteria
which must necessaT Tliy infeSt the
nouthpiecs OF the horn. The matter |
understand, received some publicity Ar
the time. bus no effective measures
we're taken. However. II few more
citizens. like Nr- Tunnel. would take
ar active interest in this and other
matters % the Kind ! feel sure that the
proper authorities would give the same
their consideration. and would soon
abolish the insauitary horn and thus
better the condition. at least. of the
garbage collector in the fight against
disease. what we need FIRST are NOR.
people OF Mr.. Tunnels mind
THEODORE HOFFMANN.
Evening star., 1916-08-03
NEWS SHOWN IN PICTURES.
Two American Disasters and War
Drive in Pathe Issue No. 62.

Issue No. 50. the latest of the Pathe
News. presented in collaboration with
The Star, shows eight scenes in con-
nection with the recent munitions ex-
plosion in New Jersey, which led New
Workers to believe the end of the world
had come, and five scenes connected
with the great drive of the entente al
lies on the Somme in France, as well Is
the preparedness parade at San Fran
cisco, during which six persons were
killed and forty injured by bomb ex-
plosion.
Seven different subjects of current
interest are covered in the series of
news pictures photographed from real
life.
Evening star., 1916-08-03
TAKES ON COAL CARGO.
Barge From New England to Garry
Back 1890 Tons.

Consolidation Coastwise Company
schooner barge No. % arrived at
Georgetown yesterday evening from a
New England port and this morning
began loading a cargo of about 1,SoO
tons of Cumberland coal, which she
will take back to New England. No.
20 will take away the fifth cargo that
has been shipped from this city this
season. and it is understood will return
here for other cargoes between now
and the close of the coal shipping sea =
son She will probably be ready to
leave here about Saturday, and at Point
Lookout Will join tow from aBlti-
more TO be taken up the coast Barge
No. S. one of the fleet that has twice
this season loaded coal here, was lost
az sea on her last trip up the coast
Her crew were taken off in safety.
Evening star., 1916-08-03
PUBLIC TO Be INVITED
TO INSPECT SOUVENIRS
Association of Oldest Inhabitants
to Welcome Washingtonians
to Museum.

washingtonians and especially en-
ployes of the government departments
are to be given an opportunity tnis
summer and fall to inspect the rare
collection of nationally and locally in
teresting souvenirs on display at the
headquarters of the Association of Old
est Inhaitants of the District OF Co
lumbia in the old Union engine house
at 18th and H streets northwest.
The associations museum tells
vivid and interesting story of the de-
velopment of the capital and the ma
ton, and it was decided by that body
at a meeting last night, to invite all
residents of the city to inspect it on
special evenings to be arranged from
time to time.
Evening star., 1916-08-03
CAPITAL DELEGATES RETURN.
Report Excellent Convention {
Building Association League.

Arthur Carr and c. Clinton James,
the delegates of the Building Associa-
ton Council of the District of Colum-
bia to the annual convention of the
United States League of Local Building
and Loan Associations. held in st.
Louis July 25. 26 and 81, have re-
turned to the city with the report that
the convention was a success. The re-
port of H. F. Cellarius. secretary Of
the league. showed that during the
past ten years the assets and the mem
bership of the association in the Unit
ed States had greatly increased. There
are nineteen associations in the Dis
trict of Columbia. The next annual
convention of the league will be held
in Boston.
Evening star., 1916-08-03
Showing Speeial Film Features.

Due to an error 1t was announced
under Special Film Features" in The
Star yesterday that Theda Bara. in I'm
der Two Flags" would be shown at
Savoy Garden. 14th street and Columbia
road. and Marguerite Clark. in Silks
and Satin" at Crandalrs Theater. 9Th
and E streets. The latter film was
shown at Savoy Garden and Under
Two Flags" at Crandall's.
Evening star., 1916-08-03
Mass Meeting of Colored Women.

The District Federation of Colored
Womens Clubs is to hold a public
mass meeting tonight at O'Clock at
Union Wesley A. NJ. E. Zion Church.
23d street between l. and NJ streets
northwest. The principal speakers are
to be Miss Mabel A. E. Fairchild of
Houston. Tex, and Mrs D. T. Watson,
Pueblo. Col, and Mrs. Bessie B. Ander-
son. Mrs. Georgia Miller and Mrs. l..
c. Brent of the local federation.
Evening star., 1916-08-03
Get Dredging Contract.

The Dorsey & Miller Co. Of this city
has been awarded contract for the
rcdredsing of a portion Of the Sussue-
hanna river below Hayre de Grace, Md
The contract was awarded the frm by
the United States engineer officer in
charge Of the Susquehanna improve
ments, and operations under the con-
tract will be begun at once The Dor
Bey & Miller Co. has been working
on contracts on the upper part of
Chesapeake bay and on the Susque.
hanna river for the past two years
Evening star., 1916-08-03
Material Is Exhausted.

One of the supplies needed now is
cretonne. Every thread and scrap of
material which Is left in cutting out
bandages and dressings has been care
fully collected and cut into small bits.
The cretonne is to be used for pillow
cases. and the cut-up scraps will be
used for the filing. Cretonne should
be at least eighteen inches long and
not less than ten inches wide.
Girl Scouts Of Pansy Troop, No. %
are to assist in making dressings at the
station in the near future. 1t is be-
lieved that some of the other troops
also will be interested in this work
particularly in view of the fact that II
is an excellent opportunity for them
to learn how to make dressings and
bandages under expert instruction.
Evening star., 1916-08-03
Sues Railway and Electric COMPANY

B. Alfred Soper. minor, by his next
friend. Carrie E. Mack. today filed suit
in the District Supreme Court to re-
cover $4,000 damages for alleged per-
sonal injury from the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Company. The plain
tiff was passenger on one Of the
company's cars May 2 last when an
other car Of the company collided with
1t and caused the plaintiff to sustain
serious injury. IT is alleged. Attorneys
ti6.
Evening star., 1916-08-03
CITY ITEMS.

By POP.

Perfection Tea. 4ec, Wonder Tee, zec,
Wonder Coffee. zoe; White Potatoes.
&c PIX; 2-lb. SKIS. Flour, Sc: 3 lbs. Lima
Beans. Csc: 4 lbs. Fancy Head Rice. 25c;
4 Ross's Whole Wheat Biscuits, 25c;
Fat Norway Mackerel. sc and 7hc;
Jelly Mints, 15c; Grape Juice, quarts,
22c: Karo Syrup. 2oc: 4 Sugar Corn.
CSC: Wisconsin Peas. csc; large cans
Tomatoes o5c; Peanut Butter. 10c:
pound Jars Rockwood's Cocoa. 25c: 3
loaves Bread, 10c: Best Flour. $3.50
bbl.: "a lbs. Old time, soc. 1898 M st.
NV. and all the ]. T. D. Pyles stores.
Evening star., 1916-08-03
Federal Express Continued

The Penna- r. r. announces that the
Federal express. through night train to
Boston via Poughkeepsie bridge, Will
be continued Friday nights only until
Sept. Is. inclusive. Returning train
will continue 70 leave Boston Sunday
nights only until Sept Il. inclusive
Advertisement
Evening star., 1916-08-03
Examination for Trained Nurses.

Examinations for trained nurse in
the Indian and Panama canal services
are to be held for both men and women
October IL. The supply of worpan
eligibies for this position in the Indian
service is insufficient. Applicants are
to be examined in anatomy and physi-
ology, hygiene of the sick room. gen.
eraI nursing. surgical nursing. OBJ
stetrical nursing and training and ex-
perience in nursing.
Evening star., 1916-08-03
Will Remain Open During August.

The station is to continue open until
the end of August 1t is possible, of
course, that this time may be extended
but those who are interested in the
work are urged to volunteer their
services now. so that they may be sure
OF getting the instruction and giving
their aid
Evening star., 1916-08-03
The Star by Mail

-E sure to have The Evening
and Sunday star follow you.
~ In most cases The Star VIII
es ct the breakfast table the
ssxt morning. and always give
al Of the latest news from wash
.rgton OF the day before. The
sddress may be changed - frs-
qusntly a. desired BY giving the
old ss wsll a. the new address.
The price Of The Star BY mail
daily and Sunday 10 90 cents per
month. ~ sdvsnos.
Evening star., 1916-08-03
nenof. 6la p NV.

BALTIC. Oyster 4 Fish Depot. e4s NV.
Prices tomorrow: Bay Trout and Gro
Gus, lie; Crab Meat, quart, 35c: CLAIMS.
1sc doz: Sea Bass. 15c. Live and
Dressed Spring Chickens retailed near
wholesale prices.
Evening star., 1916-08-03

Films and Other Photo supplies.
Columbia Photo. Sup. Co. 1443 N. I. ave
Evening star., 1916-08-03

Electrical work-AM Branches-A. 6.
Tolson. Electrician. so U st NV. N. e244
Evening star., 1916-08-03

Water Color Papers Schmidt, 1921 18th
Evening star., 1916-08-03

Gude's Artistic Floral Tokens
are expressive as well as inexpen-
sive. Prompt delivery assured. 1914 st.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1916-08-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
Special Film Features

|Op6l6 ruin featuIeS
Crnndall'- Av. Grand. s4s Pa. Az. ~
IoDAn-vIRGINIA PEARSON. in "rok-
Olympic. Iz3I Won st. NV.
ToDAY-HARRY MEsTAYER. with GRACE
DARMoND. in THE MILLIONAIRE
BABY" by Anna Katherine Green. No.
2-PATHE NEWS.
Crandnm'. Apollo. ~. VI ST. NE.
TopAY-RUTH ROLAND. in. THE MAT
R1MoNIAL MARTYR"
Central Park. 9th and Grant Pi. wv.
iy thrilling drama. THE REDEMPTION
OF DAVE DARCY" Also 1-r,-el Pathe.
FRANCES CANINE ALLIES.
Leader. 9th Ret. E & r st>. Wv.
! ToDAY-JAMES MORRISON. in an intense
Y thrilling drama, THE REDEMPTioN
FRANCES CANINE ALLIES.
Masonic Auditorium.
| T0N1GHT-KITTY GORDON. in
THE CRUCIAL TEST World.
Penn Gardens. PA. Ave. Mt 2r.t ~.
TiAcHER. MoLr IN NM hoGo5b Go6bE TIT THE sA.
coases. @BuRBLEs Of TRotBIE,
FEUD GIRL" 5-act Paramount Produc-
THE GREAT NuMBER OF AUTOS USING
OUR AMPLE Parking SPACE HAS
PROVED CoNCLUSIVELY THE POPC-
LARITY OF OUR BEAUTIFUL AIRDoME.
Lyric. 18th and Irving SITS. NV.
TODAY-'THE HAUNTED MANOR"
acts. featuring the famous emotional
! actress. Iva SHEPARD: Also Comedy.
THE WINNING PUNCH" featuring
Washington Park Is Open. 18th q 4.
ToDAY-HAzEL DAWN. in THE FEuD
GIRL" Daniel Frohman Paramount.
American, n. /. Ave. and 1st st.
1TODAY-RoBERT WARWICK. In an IN
I usual Worlds Play. HUMAN DRIFT
I The Liberty Theater. n. Cnp. ana ?
I ToDAY-yALLI NALLI. IN HER DEBT
| OF HONOR" Metro.
/ Circle. 10: Pa. Ave. Ph- w. s33.
I TODAY-LEAH BAIRD. In THE LIGHTS
! OF NEW YORK. Also Comedy, MR..
I AND MRS SIDNEY DREW.
Also Views OF the Big SOS. .000. 900 Powder
Explosion in New York. And Hearst News.
! Savoy Garden, I4th and Col. Road.
TODAY-Double Feature Bill. CHARLES
CHAPLIN. in THE yAGABOND." H0I-
BROOK BLINN. in WEAKNESS OF
! MEN"
] CrandalI's Theater. 9th nnd " sts.
! STODAY-THEDA BARA. in UNDER TWO
! FLAGS"
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Evening star., 1916-08-03

A Drink with . Purpose.
Horsfords Acid Phosphate.
Agreeable ed refreshing. especially In hot
weather. IL q remarkable nerve tonic. Buy
q bottls,-Af0rttssment.
Evening star., 1916-08-03
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT
Arrivals.

Schooner c. c. Co. No. %, light. from
Boston, at Georgetown to load coal for a
New England point; barge Aqua, at
Georgetown, from the head Of Chesapeake
bay with coal; schooner Oakland, cord
wood, from Maryland shore, at 18th
street wharf, for J. H. Carter & Co.:
schooner Charles A Pryor. at 18th street
wharf, with cord wood. from Wf1itehouse.
for j. Maury Dove & Co: schooner Silver
Star pine lumber from Virginia
creek, at 9Th street wharf for johnson
& Wimsatt; steamer Northland. from
Norfolk and Old Point to the Norfolk
and Washington Steamboat Company
steamer Wakefield, from Matte& creek
and Colonial Beach to the Potomac
and Chesapeake Steamboat Company
schooner Bertha May, from Maryland
point, and f1attie Katie Ford. at 10th
street wharf with cord wood for L
A. Clarke & Son; schooner S. T. White
in the Eastern branch from a Potomac
shore with wood for the market
schooner L. c. Spicer is at Georgetown
u.if lipnher
Evening star., 1916-08-03

Headquarters for Invalid Chairs.
Wheel chairs for rent or sale. Mckee
917 G.-Advertisement.
Evening star., 1916-08-03
Open Next Monday Night.

The plan was suggested by John B.
Mccarthy. corresponding secretary, who
was authorized to extend an invitation
to all employees of the Department of
Commerce to visit the curio room next
Monday night. Mr.. Mccarthy and
other members will be on hand at that
time to explain the history of the
relics
District government employees prob
ably will be extended the second invi-
tation. and after that special nights
will be arranged for all the government
departments. 1t is planned to have a
night for school teachers and during
the fall to open the headquarters on
Saturdays for school children
Each group of visitors will be per-
mitted, if il desires, to arrange a pro-
gram of entertainment on it's visit to
the associations rooms and serve re-
freshments. The desire of the organi-
cation is to make the visitors evenings
attractive from a social as well as edu-
cational standpoint. and to bring Wash
| ingtonians into closer relationship in
common study of the capitals history
Brief Business Meeting.
Last nights meeting of the associa-
tion was a brief one In the absence
of President Noyes. who is out of the
city. Henry L. Bryan. vice president
presided. Mr.. Mccarthy reminded the
members that the hall in which they
were meeting was 101 years old Au-
gust l.
On motion of Judge Charles S. Bundy
the association gave a vote of thanks to
A. II. F. Holsten for his many cour-
tesies to the members. Mr.. Holsten
who seldom misses meeting has a
flower garden at his home from which
he frequently supplies bouquets to the
| members. The association admitted TO
membership last night Charles A. Lang
ley and John Edison Briggs. An ap-
plication for membership was received
from George J. Bessler and will be
voted on at the next meeting
Evening star., 1916-08-03
Dancing mt Congress Heights
Garbage Collectors Signals.

this and every evening. Union musi
Advertise semeut
Evening star., 1916-08-03
Departures.

L. s. coast guard cutter Itasca. from
the navy yard for Winthrop naval
range; fattie Thelma. light, for a
lower Potomac point to load and re-
turn; schooner Kathleen, light, for
Nomini to load lumber for the dealers
here; schooners Culver and Brennan
light. for bay points after watermelons
for the market here; steamer South
land, for Old Point and Norfolk; steam
er Three Rivers. for river landings ant
Baltimore: steamer Majestic. for Nom
inf and Lower Machodoc creeks ant
landings; steamer Wakefield. for Co.
lonial Beach and Mattox creek.
Evening star., 1916-08-03

Schooners S. c. Colbourn and l. r.
Moore are at the Whitehouse loading
cord wood for dealers here; schooner
Mabel and Ruth is due to sail from
Newbern. N c., for this city with lum-
Der for the dealers; schooner May and
Anna Beswick is at Wilmount, Va, to
load; schooner Eleanor Russell is due
with cord wood from Chicomuxen
creek: schooner Elizabeth Carter is
due here from a Potomac point with
cord wood for the market; schooner
Carrie Revell Is due to sail from Mary
land point with cord wood for local
dealers; schooner Ruth Decker is re-
ported loading lumber at. North
Carolina point for the dealers here
Evening star., 1916-08-03
Tugs and Tows.

Tug James o. Carter arrived from
Point Lookout with light Consolidated
Coal Company barge to load coal; tug
Capt Toby arrived at Georgetown with
coal-laden barge from Philadelphia
D. C. tug Louise arrived towing light
ers laden with stone and houseboat
with discharged prisoners: tug John
Miller left the Eastern branch for Swan
creek and Riverside, with lighters to
load clay and bricks; tug Eugenia left
9Th street wharf with lighters to load
sand and gravel; tug Minerva arrived
at Georgetown with sand and gravel
laden lighters from Oxon run.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-25
We Upholster
Furniture

In the way that It should be done.
Our workmen are experienced. and
the work Is never inferior or sliehted.
Our selection of fabrics specially
suited for this class Of work Is very
large, Including all the standard
weaves such as tapestries. dsmasks.
veiours, feathers. and any fabric you
may desire.
We recommend that we be permitted
to do this work while you do not need
the Furniture Those who leave homs
and wish TO entrust their Furniture 10
US for the summer months will have
the work carefully executed and IN.
Furniture stored until wanted.
In regard to Screens for
windows doors and porcnes.
awnings. slip covers window
shades and hAnSings we are
equally well prepared with
right materials and help TO do
the work with complete salts
faction
Fourth hoor-G -
The Washington herald., 1916-01-25
Handsome Chenille Rugs
Made to Order

These Rugs of unequaed quality and have deep snd
heavy pile which hold the colo well and mpar very luxurious
appearance wherever used They shown regular
but always made special to the demands of individual
patrons.
Odd sizes of all kinds. large szes-round oval and OBJ
long, made t halls bay windows and all of odd and
usual shaped rooms and floors In one piece.
Plain coors banded effects simple contrasting borders Any
color scheme design be produced We have certain
patterns here certain coo onese be reproduced
any tint you wish For instance, with fancy gold scroll
border shown the border may be wanted old
other TINT and may be readily acquired.
These Rugs not only used largely for homes but also fer
hotels, clubs libraries and offices and public buildings We
supplied them for the Lafayette Hotel recently opssed
here.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-25
Our Restaurant

Is a delightful place for luncheon
or dinner. II your appetite requires
much for its satisfaction or only a
sandwich and coffee or some dainty or
norsel for which you crave, our ser,-
ice Is equal to the demand.
Appetizing and delicious foods at
tractively prepared and dAintily
served. The excellence OF the cuisine
is marked, and the entire service Is
distinguished by quiet refinement and
a pleasant interest in your preferences
that never becomes obtrusive.
Many business men Of this vicinity
find their lunch hour q delightful
break in the days work. simply by
coming to our restaurant where they
are sure OF tempting foods and re-
fined service.
Women engaged In business pur-
suits of various kinds or In shopping
are also constant patrons OF our res
tHursnt.
You may choose a substantial course
dinner. q dainty and quick-serviee
luncheon. or the delicious pastries
which we make ourselves, and they
will all be served in a manner de-
noting careful thought OF each indi-
Yeuai want
We especially desire you 20
try cur excellent Soc lunch
cons. with an entirely new
menu each day. served from
rl;3e to 6 O'Clock
Sixth 8ou, r s--par~c eleuto serrio.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-25
Hardwood Floors
Laid and
Renovated BY
Experts

We buy our Flooring from the
best known Hardwood Floormskers
in this country, and we guarantee it
to be perfectly designed, OF unsur-
passed quality and free from knots.
There are any number of designs In
Hardwood Floors now available, from
plain to elaborate.
Our workmen are not only excep-
tionslly expert in laying Hardwood
Floors, but they are equally expert in
restoring Old Floors to a condition
that makes them look like new
Now is a good time 20 have
this work done. We shall be
glad TO give estimates and
submit designs
Fourth bOor-G -
The Washington herald., 1916-01-25
Packing, Shipping,
Forwarding

Furniture, Glass, China and house
wares and personal belongings of
every nature, packed, Grated and
shipped. Each article especially looked
after and arranged as it's nature and
dclicscy OF strength demands. for safe
transportation.
We employ here the most careful
packers, who have -seen engaged in
this class OF work for many years and
are thoroughly experienced. You can
depend upon an article packed by us
reaching its destination in good con-
dition. so far as the packing is able TO
regulate it.
IL you are moving locally or
to a distant point let us esti-
mate upon your packing. Call
Main 53OO. Packing Depart
ment.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-25

CRETONE CURTAINS in wide range Of effeci,-bIocks.
pad fancy floral and foliage patterns conventional designs
fece finished with braided edge and complete with attractive
Dutch valance; $500 pair.
SCRM AND MARQUISETTE CURTAINS. in cream and white
finished with dainty edsns the favore Dutch valance y and
special value at 81 so pair.
Fou1hn noor-G
The Washington herald., 1916-01-25
NeU Cretonnes, Fabrics and
Curtains for Spring
and Summer Use

LATEST PATTERNS IN GRE
TONNES. imported and Amer
lean makes. in a particularly good
showing Of colors; 25c to 75e yard.
PLAIN HEMSTTTCHED SCRIMS.
in white, cream and eeru, with D
inch plain woven border; soft sheer
quality, 30c yard.
PLAIN MARQUISETTE. in
cream, white and ecru; excellent
value for dainty hansinss; 40
inches wide, Zoe yard.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-25
Special Sale of
Imported and Domestic
Cretonnes at 28c a yard

Original values range up to than double this low price
We offer number of pieces of Fine Cretonnes both for
esn and domestic and patterns the low price Of 2Sc
yard These very desirable light and dark COL
onss and wide range of patterns The lot of special
purchase Of New Imported Creonnes and number Of pieces
which have taken from stock and intend dscon
tinue those particular designs.
Fourth
The Washington herald., 1916-01-25
Japanese Blue and White
Fabrics

The popularity of these fabrics continues and in sd
don the fabric oens which f0ysrd bolts there
also Luncheon Sets Does Napkins Table Covers Ssrfsa these
blue and white effects either white grounds with blue patterns blue
grounds with white patterns.
Entirely NewScarfs and Table Covers white with green and
pink patterns; and original designs Also towene
in original effects
Luncheon Set, SLIGO to $3.50. DoiEe,, SOC dozen.
T,h,. cv- sn. =, s,sn Toweins, IL inches wide ST.
~ ' WV " and 81. so piece.
Sea Soc, 75c and $100. ToweE.s n inches wide s. 90
Napkins, $1.o0 dozen. piece.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-25
English Teapots,
Special, 25e.

Decorated in a number OF
designs, and in assorted sizes
and shapes.
Fifth foor-G IT.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-25
Baking Sets,
Special, 3Se.

Brown exterior and white In
terror; 3 serviccsble size dishes
to the set; perfect in every way.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-25
French China Service
Plates,
Special, $500 Doz.

Full Size Service Plates of
elegant quality, in several de-
signs.