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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
EXCURSIONS.

The outing of the Butchers Benevolent
Association to River View tomorrow, Sun
Gay, promises to be a most enjoyable out
ing, and large number of the friends of
the order are expected to attend. Prize
bowling games have been arranged between
several Of the best bowlers of the city, and
good sport is promised. The Little River,
the Tom Thumb railway, the electric
launches, and all the many other attrac-
tons Of the resort will be ready to give
pleasure. and the View Orchestra will be
heard in concert both in the afternoon and
evening. Three trips will be made by the
steamer Samuel j. Pentz, at IL am, 2:45
and $40 pm, and the return trips are
made at 1, 5, 1880 and $3.50 pm.
The fifteen-mle ride on the steamer of the
ferry line between Alexandria and Wash
ington is an ideal outing for mothers with
little children. The steamers Columbia and
Belle Haven make hourly trips from early
in the morning until late in the evening,
and as there Is ample deck room on them
and they have plenty Of easy chairs, an en-
Joyable trip without crowding can be had
The cost of the trip, 10 cents, is less than
that of an ordinary street car ride, and is
more pleasant, taking one away from the
close streets Of the city upon the broad
river for an hour or more.
OF the numerous side trips tourists in this
city can enjoy, none offer more attractions
than sail down the Potomac to Old Point
Comfort aboard the superb steamers of the
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Com
pany. A steamer of this line leaves the
wharf. foot of 7th street, every day in the
year at $50 pm, reaching Fort Monroe
and Norfolk early the following morning.
Daily connections are made at the latter
place with Old Dominion liners for New
York, and also with Merchants and Miners
steamships for Boston and points east
Tickets are sold at the general office in the
Bond building, 14th and New York avenue,
a. 9th and Pennsylvania avenue, and at the
wharf office.
Via the electric cars running every half
hour from the Aqueduct bridge the run to
Arlington is made in five minutes, no
change of cars being necessary. All of the
city cars transfer to the avenue and F
street cars, both of which run to the
Georgetown end of the Aqueduct. bridge.
Cars run every hour throughput the
day and evening for Falls Church, Balls
ton and Nauck Springs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

The police of the sixth precinct are inves-
tigating an assault committed about II AS
o'clock last night on Nicholas Mades,
twenty EIGHT years DID, of No. 300 Penn
sylvania avenue northwest. Mades was in
the yard in front of No. 100 I'd street north
west, when, he says, he was roughly ham
died. When the police reached the scene
of the alleged assault they found the young
mans left leg had been fractured, several
teeth knocked out and his lower jaw broken
He was also bruised about the head and
body.
The police removed the injured man to
his home, where DR.. Percy Hickling at
tended him. Precinct Detective O'Dea is
investigating the case. He has ascertained
the name Of the mans alleged assailant
and expects to arrest him tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
THE JUNIOR REPUBLIC
LADIES PAY VISIT TO YOUNG
MUNICIPALITY.
Special Exercises in Their Honor-Ad-
dress by Mr.. William George
Flag Presentation.

Several train loads of ladies from Balti-
more and Washington, who have interested
themselves in the support Of the National
Junior Republic, went yesterday to attend
special exercises arranged in their honor
by the republics youthful citizens. Among
the party from Washington were Mrs. Geo.
NJ. Sternberg, president of the National So
ciety of the Children of the Revolution; Mrs.
Charles F. Fairbanks, president general of
the Daughters of the American Revolution;
Mrs Julius c. Burrows Mrs. Howard Clark,
Miss Hetzell, Miss Desha, Mrs. Lockwood,
Mrs. Thomas c. Moves and Surgeon Cen
eral George NJ. Sternberg, retired. The
party from Baltimore included: Mrs. An
drew Melville Reid Mr.. Randolph Barton.
jr., Miss Agnes Boone. Mrs. Charles Brown,
Miss Candy, Mrs. Isaac Dixon, Miss Julia
b. Dixon, DR.. Henry NJ Fitzhugh, Miss
Julia Johnson, Mrs. l.. Tyson Manly, Mrs.
Campbell Mortimer, Mrs. William S. Pow
ell, Miss Ella Reeves. Mr.. Champlin Rob-
inson and Mr., John Sawyer Wilson.
The program of entertainment included
several features of exceptional interest-an
address by Mr.. William George, founder of
the original Junior Republic at Freeville,
N. Y; the presentation of a silk flag given
the republic by the Children of the Revolu-
ton, and a judicial proceeding by the court
Of the republic, which resulted in the re-
lease of three prisoners from the republic
Jail
Origin Of the Movement.
Mr. George talked of the foundation of
the first Junior Republic, of his long settled
conviction that such institution must
VIC. for the great betterment of the citi-
Zens, and of his satisfaction that this con-
fidence was now sustained by the excep-
tlonal records being made in various col
ieges by students whose first training mad
been obtained a the Freeville republic
Mrs. Sternberg presented the flag, a silk
garrison emblem of great beauty, with an
appropriate, but brief, speech to the young
citizens. The response was made by Will
liam Wilson, the president of the REPUBLIC,
who gracefully thanked Mrs. Sternberg
and the children of the revolution.
Trial of Special Interest.
The trial was the special attraction of
the day to the lady visitors. To their great
delight the republics court of justice was
regularly convened In the main hall of JUS
tice, and three prisoners were brought for
ward for judgment as to their punishment
for offenses of which they had already been
convicted The court decided, after hear
ing reports from the jaler and others that
the offenders had already served a suffi-
GENTLY long term in Jail. The release was
made CT condition mat any further failure
on their part to obey the rules would result
in contin i confinement or these first Of
lenses.
A drill by the boys of the republic and
series C. field contests in field sports COM
pleted the entertainment. Refreshments
were served to the citizens during the after
noon by the lady visitors, Tho set I'D tables
in - grove and waited on the boys gra-
ciously.
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Forbidden by Regulations.

Col. John Biddie, the Engineer Commits
sioner, has recommended to his associates
of the District board the disapproval of the
request of H. A. Willard to place boilers
for heating purposes in a vault under the
sidewalk in front Of the proposed building
on the east side of 14th street between
Pennsylvania avenue and F street north
west. Col. Biddle says the new building
regulations, which went into effect March
1, this year, provide that no boilers shall
be placed in vaults under the sidewalk.
The adverse recommendation of Col. Bid
die was approved today by Commissioner
Macfarland and Mr.. Willard will be noti-
fled his request for an exception to the
regulations cannot be granted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Knights Visit Masonic Home

The members and friends of De Moay
Commandery, No. 4, X. T, who took ad-
vantage of the excursion arranged by the
commandery to spend Memorial day in
Richmond, were most pleasantly enter
tanned Thursday night, after their arrival
In Virginia's hospitable capital. The Ma
sons of Richmond, hearing of their intended
visit, gave them a trolley ride to the Ma
sonic Home, some distance out of the city
This is a most interesting institution sup
ported by the Masons of Virginia, where.
just now, fifty-three children, orphans of
Masons, are being cared for and educated.
The children entertained their visitors by
songs and recitations, which were inter
spersed with short speeches from Richmond
and Washington brethren and a song by
Captain Frank Cunningham. Before re-
turning refreshments were served in the
dining room of the home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Auction, 141s Q St, June 2, 4 :3O.-Advt
Damage Amounts to 81 900.

: Many residents of the neighborhood of
LIST and D streets northwest left their beds
and homes this morning about 2:i5 o'clock.
owing to an alarm for a fire in sheds in
rear Of 4o3. 405 and 4O7 1st street The
flames at one time gained such Roadway
that number of dwellings were threat
ened. AS soon as the fire was discovered
and an cutlery made an alarm was turned
in. calling out several companies of the
fire department. Many belated excursion
lists followed the fire apparatus to the scene
OF the blaze, and quite crowd collected
about the burning buildings despite the
early hour of the morning
Houses Al and 40 d street did not es-
CAPE but the damage sustained by them
was not serious. After considerable trou-
Die the flremen succeeded in eXtinguishing
the names. The damage to the several
houses and sheds amounted to nearly
sl,oeo Most of the property was insured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Reading for the Blind

Following is the list of volunteers for the
entertainment of the blind at the reading
room, Congressional Library, the coming
week:
Monday, June 2, Mrs. MacLennan; Tues
day, June 3, Mr.. John NJ. Dunbar; We'd
nesday, June 4, musicale. Mrs. Ralph P
Barnard. contralto; Thursday, June 5, Miss
Mary J. Stafford; Friday. June 6, Miss
Haynes; Saturday, June Z. Mrs. Charles
Howard Hinton.
Door will be closed promptly at 2:30 pm.
each daY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
CITY AND DISTRICT.
To Be Built by District.

The District authorities have decided to
build the foundations for the pumping ma
chinery at the Trumbull street pumping
station of the water department. The Al
disclaimers Company has the contract for
the engines and foundations, but requested
that the District undertake the execution
of the foundation work and charge the cost
thereof to the contracting company. The
AIlls-Chalmers people say they are salts
fed the foundation work can be done bet
ter under the direction OF the District than
through a subcontract let by them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Cost Him Ten Dollars.

Samuel Rufffn, colored. was assessed $40
in the Police Court this morning, having
been convicted on a charge of disorderly
conduct Policeman Rollins told Judge
Scott that Ruffin interfered while he had a
woman under arrest on Sd street southwest
yesterday afternoon. Unless the fine is paid
Ruffin will be imprisoned in the workhouse
for one month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Notified bv Police.

John E. Burgess of 1925 10th street
northwest and others recently complained
to the District Commissioners Of the con-
duct of wagon drivers at the stand, corner
Of 10th and L streets. Mr.. Burgess has
been informed the drivers on the stand
have been notified by the police that, they
must keep the stand clean, must attend to
their wagons. and II they indulge In pro-
fame or disturbing language the right to
stand there will be denied them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Sloop Changes Hands.

Mr.. Albert Drifuse Of Alexandria has pur-
chased the sailing sloop Sadie, hailing from
Blackistone's Island, from Frank Herbert
of ST. Mary's county, Md. and WILL it is
The Sadie is a handsome little sloop about
forty feet long, twelve feet wide and draws
about two feet of water. The vessel is now
lying at the King street wharf at Alexan-
dria and will be turned over to Mr. Drifuse
today. She has been used for oyster dredg-
ing in the lower river. ::
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Accident Not Serious.

An accident occurred to the crank pin Of
the machinery on the steamer Samuel ]
Pentz last night and caused a delay in land
ing several hundred excursionists at the
wharf. The accident occurred off Shep-
herds Point, and the excursion steamer
had to be towed to the wharf by the Estelle
Randall. No serious damage to the ma
chtnery resulted. and the boat will resume
Its trips tomorrow morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Officers Installed.

AT the semi-monthly meeting of Oriental
Council, No. 80, Royal Arcanum, held in
Typographical Hall. May %, the following
named officers were installed by Deputy
Grand Regent Walter G. Hurley, jr, for the
balance of the council year: Dr. William
A Jack, ST., vice regent; Henry G. Tegeler,
orator; John D. c. Koogle, chaplain: %. p
Babb. trustee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

Marion C. Thompson of 1905 D street
southeast has been informed by the Dis
trict Commissioners. in response to his let
ter again requesting that d street between
10th and 18th streets southeast be paved.
that il is as yet impracticabie to comply
with the request. The petition. however
has been placed on file for considerat ton
when additions are made to the schedule
for improved streets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Receives Testimonial.

Mr.. r. NJ. Marshall. secretary of the
Washington Angling Association. was pre-
sented with handsome fishing rod at the
recent meeting of the association as a
testimonial of the regards of the members.
Inc presentation speech was made by Mr..
Mendenhall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Forfeits Forty Dollars.

John A. Slyder. who gave his occupation
as a steamfitter. forfeited $40 collateral in
the Police Court today on two charges Of
assault. 1t was alleged that he assaulted
Policemen Boyce and Charlton when placed
oLder arrest near the corner of Pennsyl-
Nania avenue and 10th street northwest
yesterday afternoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Grand Jury to Investigate.

The Prince William county, Va, grand
jury will convene at Manassas next Monday
and among the cases which it will investi-
gate Is that Of William Smith. the elderly
man whose body was found in the woods
near OcaOquan station about three weeks
ago Private Detective James A. McDevitt
of this city, who investigated the case
for Mr.. Smiths sons, will probably appear
as witness before the grand jury. He
still clings to the theory that the man
was murdered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

A slight fire occurred about o'clock last
night in the house of Joseph Brown, T29
4th street northwest, caused by the over
turning of a lamp. Policeman Lee eXtin-
guished the flames without calling out the
fire department and before much DANA ge
had been done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

William Cation, forty years old. a resi-
dent of Fairfax county, Va, fell while try
ing to board moving car at 18th and G
streets northwest about o'clock last night
and was hurt. He was removed to the
Emergency Hospital, where his injury was
dressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Mr.. Evans Made Secretary.

Mr. Frederick Evans, who formerly
lived in this city. being then private secre-
tary to the late Vice President Hobart. has
been made the secretary in the organiza-
ton Of the new marlborough Rapid Transit
Company Of New York, which has been
created to equip and operate the under
ground rapid transit railroad now in course
of construction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Moore & Hill Qnc.), III 18th St.,
loan money at lowest rates-Advt
Sailing Sloop Damaged.

The handsome sailing sloop Sea Gull be-
longing to Mr.. Jacob Deamer of this city,
was badly damaged by running on the
piling of the old wharf at the mouth of the
canal near Alexandria yesterday evening,
while bound up the river 20 this city. These
old piles at high water are hidden a foot or
more under the surface and within the pa st
year ten or twelve boats have run upon
them and been damaged. The Sea Gull
will be brought to this city for repairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

The District Commissioners have written
to James b. Archer in response to the pc
tition signed by himself and others that NJ
street between South Capitol and Az streets
southwest be paved with asphalt block. in
forming him that they have authorized the
use of the class of pavement desired
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Painfully Hurt.

W. W. Smith, colored, twenty-five years
old, member Of the District National
Guard, was struck by trolley pole yes
terday afternoon the City and Suburban
line in lexington and painfully injured
about the head and body. He was taken
to Freedman's Hospital for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
$6525 to California Points and Re

S69.6S to Portland, Ore, and Return.
Tickets on sale at Chesapeake and Ohio
onces, May 70 10 June Z. limit two months
Diverse routes without additional cost In
eral stop overs. C. and o. D. m train FROM
Washington connects at Chicago with over
land Limited Only four days across con-
tiUent-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Postage Required for Mailing The Star

To insure the delivery of single copies Of
The Star mailed to any address In the
United States or Canada, the following
rates should be observed: Any paper Of
fourteen pages or less requires but one
cent postage: sixteen to twenty-eight pages,
Two cents; thirty pages and more. three
cents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Free Exhibition by Bottling Works,
Chesapeake Beach, tomorrow.-Adyt.
Permits to String Wires.

The District Commissioners have granted
authority to the Western Union Telegraph
Company to string one wire from the south
end of Long bridge, along 14th street, to
their cable pole at the corner of 14th and
b streets northwest. The permit does not
carry authority to string wires over private
property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Chase's"Uncle Toms Cabin"
Chevy Chase Lake-Concert by the Ma
rine Band.
Columbia Harry Corson Clarke, present
ing Our Regiment"
Kernan's- Rentz-Santley Company.
For amusemeuts. see page -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Again in Evidence.

The individual who has been writing
notes and sending them adrift in bottles
was heard from again yesterday afternoon.
Goodbye; my girl has gone back on me-
was written on a piece of paper which
was found in q bottle.
The note was turned over to the police of
the third precinct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

Branch Office, 18th st. and vt. ave.
Advertisements are received at The Stars
branch Office. Kings drug store corner
18th street and Vermont avenue. at regu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
CITY ITEMS.

For Use in the Home, Always Buy
"Old Braddock'' Maryland Rye.
Purity and age recommend it for all pedicin-
al purposes At grocers, cafes, clubs. Jas
Clark Distilling Co., D., P. Mccarthy, Mgr
61O Pa. ave. Phone 1886 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Special Prices at ], T. d, Pvles, ST,

stores including 94S La. ave. 3 cans Pet
Cream, loo; 3 cans Potted Ham or Tongue,
1Oc.; bottles Perfection Baking Powder,
10c-; 2 pkgs. Macaroni, 1Oc; 1 can Table
Peaches. l0c.; 2 large Mackerel, 1Oc.; 6
sacks Salt, 1Oc. mv31-7t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Summer Excursion Rates.

Southern Railway.
On June the Southern Railway will be-
gin the sale of summer excursion tickets to
all resorts in Virginia and the Carolinas, in
Guiding Asheville-''The Land of the Sky
and the Sapphire Region" valid for return
passage until October 81. 1902.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Miss Hay Thrown From. CARRIAGE

Miss Alice Hay. daughter of Secretary
Hay. was thrown from her carriage yes
terday, owing to the horses being fright
ened by passing car, and suffered injuries
that were painful but not at all serious. 1t
is reported today that she is suffering but
little from the results of the accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

$1.25 To Baltimore and Return $1.25
Via Pennsylvania railroad. Tickets on sale
Saturday and Sunday, May 81 and June l,
limited to return until Monday, June O.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Funeral of James Fraser.

Funeral services viii be held Monday az
ternoon over the remains OF James Fraser
at the late residence. 900 Il street sou,h-
west The interment will be In Glenwood
cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
It Will Do the Same for You,

I received your sample of Nelaton's Rheu-
matism Remedy and found it suited my
case exactly. 1 send 81 for a large bottle
and hope 1 will be entirely cured: Have
recommended Nelaton's to a number of nv
friends. Send at once. E. F. TALBOT
90S 18th ST.. Washington, D. c.
my24-stu th,tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Due Consideration Should Be Given

the choice of your table beverage. If you
want the best order Nat. Cap. Brewing Co s
Fs'hIuenchener'' or Diamond" doz. only
$L2o, delivered Phone 2e2 for case 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

Obesity Belts, Trusses and Orthopedic
Apparatuses fitted according to scientific
principles. Surgical Instruments, Clutches,
Shoulder Braces. Cutlery, Suspensories,
Rubber Goods for ladies and gentlemen.
LEM & Lossau. formerly Fischer's, 623
9TH st NV. Lady attendant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

The stable OF Arthur Miller, on Fletcher's
Hill, near oath and G streets northwest,
was damaged by fire yesterday afternoon
to the amount of about $500. What caused
the fire is not known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

Sample Cooking by lady demonstration
with Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges every Mon
day and Thursday; open to all.
18th and G SITS. c. A. Muddiman & Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

Money to lend at 4. 8 and per cent on
zeal estate. Frank T. Rawlings. 1905 Paave.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
QUEEN OF SUMMER TRIPS"

I
Complimentary excursions Old Point
Comfort to holders first-class tickets. Balti-
Book address Pass. Dep. Merchants and
Miners Trans. Co., Baltimore. Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

PERFECTION IN COFFEEs.
kenny's Java and Mocha. The best that
money can buy. C. D. Kenny Co. 80 Stores.
Teas. Cofees, Sugars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

Herbert w Curry fell while getting on
Columbia at Sth and X streets yester-
| day afternoon and was painfully injured
about the left leg. He was taken to the
Emergency Hospital for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

Avoid tan. smarting, rough, red skin ap-
plying Satin-Skin Cream and Satin-Skin
Powder before exposure to wind or cold
Csc at Palais Royal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

Graduates Requiring Carriages
-'phone 555. Downey's Model Stables. 1922
% L st. Best service-reasonable rates.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
$1.OO Sunday Excursions $1.Oo

To Ashburp, Bluemont and intermediate
Stations. 1..
Limited train leaves Washington 9:O1 a. m,
local 9:10 m. Returning, limited train ar
rives Washington 7:25 pm; local. 500 pm.
advertisement. ,s.Isr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

Panamas and Straw Hats Bleached and
Cleaned at Hoovers. Sill H ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

Imported Wines, Lowest Prices, De-
livered Donnelly's, 18th and /. Phone 40l-2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

Three desirable office rooms on the fourth
floor of The Evening Star building may be
rented separately or together.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

3 Pounds Evaporated Pears, Is cts;
Largest California Prunes reduced to TIC
price of Potatoes down to 95c a bushel. 2Jc
peck, al j. T. D. Pyles 6 stores myo3-4t