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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27

Last evening the pupils of Miss Ebert as
sembled at her studio and gave a piano re-
citai which was largely attended by their
Trends. The young ladies acquitted them
selves with great credit, showing much
progress IN their musical studies. The fine
shading and excellent touch of all the pu-
pills was universally commented upon. BY
special request Mrs, VIM. T. Reed, sister of
Miss Ebert rendered several of her beauti-
full contralto selections.
The following is the program, which was
highly enjoyed by all present:
Prince Imperial, Coote, Miss Mabel John
ston; Spinning Song, Elmenrech, Miss
charlotte Schultz; Wayside Chapel Woods,
Miss Mary Johnson: Valse Bleue, A. Mar
gis. Miss Louise Doxon: Marche Romano
Pontificale. Oh. Gounod, Miss Minnie
Schlag; Aronconaise. from lie Cid" Mas
senet, Miss Minnie Whipple; duet, Premier
Danseuse. Zitterbart. Misses Johnston:
Song Without Words, G. Holzel Miss An
ma Burrows; song, Spring Tide r. Becker,
Miss Katherine Doyle; Vafencia-Spanish
Dance. Morit2 Moszkowski. Miss Adelaide
Warren; La Prophetic 1.-TWO pianos), Meyer
peer. Misses Dena Sutton Mamie Radcliffe,
Minnie Whipple and Helen Radcliffe; Cres-
cendo. Lasson Miss Eta Grimes; spring
song. Mendelssohn. Miss Christine Brecht;
Marche de Mutt. L. M. Gottschalk, Miss
helen Radcliffe: La Somnambula, Leybach
MISS Lena Sutton Valse Arebesque, T.
Lack. Miss Radcliffe; duet. selected, the
Misses Ebert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
DEATH OF AJcE" THOMAS.
Time Pressman Passes to the Great
Beyondse


Joseph z. Thomas, who had long been
known in sporting circles in this city, died
at his home, 1915 4th street northwest, yes
terday afternoon. The deceased was
pressman by trade, but had not worked at
his trade for many years. During the early
years of his life he worked on local news
papers 1t is stated that he was employed,
at intervals In every newspaper Office in
this city prior to about ten years ago. He
was the first boy to enter the government
printing office to learn trade. Joe
Thomas, as he was Familiarity known, was
fond of all kinds of sport, and from time to
time he kept club houses where card play
ers could always find game. In all his
card playing he had the reputation of beng
honest, and patrons of his games had the
satisfaction of knowing they were never
robbed
An incident occurred in a game he was
conducting many years ago which is often
referred to by those who were familiar
with him, and which to the effect that
man named Bolster, who killed Sonny
James and who was known as pugilist,
was caught holding out cards. Thomas who
was a small man, informed him that he
would have to leave the place. Bolster be-
came ugly and refused to leave, but when
Thomas showed determination to put his
order into effect the player left the room
and was not permitted to enter again.
few years ago Thomas conducted a saloon
at Jackson City, known as "Joe'S" and
even there, it is said, he always protected
his patrons from dishonest people
During the past four years he has been
associated in business with Robert Hoy
proprietor of Hoy'S Hotel. A week ago he
had to give up work and remain in bed
His funeral will take place from his late
home tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. The
interment will be at Rock Creek cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Elks' Excursion Tomorrow. Yankee
and Dixie perform afternoon and evening
Tickets, % cents.-Advt
Last Meeting of Season.

The New Hampshire Association met at
their hall, 40 10th street, last evening for
the last time the present season. 1t was
decided to postpone the change of the date
of the meeting until the association reas-
sembles in October. 1t was also decided to
accept the invitation extended by the Sons
and Daughters of Maine to join them in
their annual picnic at Chesapeake Beach
June 4. and Mrs. F. II. Bassett, Miss Sarah
Brown, Mr.. Sawyer and Mr.. c. M Sar-
gent were appointed a committee of ar
rangements Announcement was made
that the "Old home week would be from
August 10 to n. and that most of the towns
are preparing to celebrate it.
. The following program was rendered. In
strumental duets, March Militaire" and
Ours by Miss Maud Bates and Miss
Daphne Thompson; New Hampshire at
the Battle of Bennington an original
poem by Mr.. E. A. Tibbetts; the Legend
of Chocorua," by Mr.. F. II. Bassett; vocal
duet, Il Live for the Love of Thee by Mr.
and Mrs Clough march, salute the Flag,
by the composer Mr.. VIII r. Person book
review. Mary Garvin.'' by D. NJ Hildreth
reading, THE Charge of the I'd New Hamp-
shire Volunteers, by Maj NJ A Dillon:
song. Your Summer Girl" composed by
Mr.. Pierson. was sung by Mr.. Kimball For
refreshments ice cream and cake were
served, and a social time followed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
GRAND LODGE IN SESSION.
Odd Fellows Confirm Credentials of
Home Association Members.

The Grand Lodge. 1. o. o. F.. held an ad-
Jcurned session at Odd Fellows Hall last
night for the purpose of acting upon the
credentials of the members of the Odd
Fellows Home Association. authorized by
session of the Grand Lodge some weeks
ago. Nearly all of the subordinate lodges,
Rebekah lodges and encampments have
elected their members to the association,
and their elections were duly confirmed by
the Grand Lodge at it's session last night.
The association is now ready to organize
and elect officers. and the Grand Lodge
members OF the home association. J. T.
Petty. and E. w. Bradford. have issued a
call for meeting Of the members for Fri
day night of this week for this purpose.
After organizing the association will be in
corporated and proceed with the work of
raising funds to establish and maintain an
ODD Fellows Home In the District Of CO.
lumbia. Bylaws will be adopted for the
government Of the association and present.
ed to the Grand Lodge at its annual session
In July for approval
Inc project starts out auspiciously nearly
1900 being already pledged for the purpose
before the association is really organized
and ready for the work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Trinity Choir Concert.

The Trinity Church choir gave its fourth
annual concert in the parish hall of the
church, I'd street and Indiana avenue, last
night assisted by a. string orchestra. The
first number on the program was an ar
rangement for orchestra, by Tobani, of
airs from Bizets Carmen" The num-
bers given by the choir were the Soldier S
chorus, from Gounod's Faust" Adolf Jen-
sens Feast of Adonis' and E. B. Fan
ning's Song of the Vikings"
The soloists were: Miss M. B. Wood
ward, soprano; Miss Grace H. Cook, So
prano; Miss Florence Bean, centralto; Miss
Carrie Smith, contralto; Mr.. Ben Rollins,
tenor; Mr.. w. F. Enders. tenor; Mr.. Chas.
kreps. baritone, and Mr.. H Peter, bass
P1anists Miss l. Elsie Bishop and Miss
Marguerite F. Williams
The members of the string orchestra are:
Robert c. Stearns, William E. Green. H.
Bredekamp and C. H. Roderick, violins;
Miss l.. Coblenzer and c.. w. Whitmore,
violas, and James Darby and Miss j.
Stearns, violoncellos Prof. w. A. Kirk
patrick, the choirmaster, acted as the di-
rector go '-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
CHILD BURNED TO DEATH.
Used Kerosene in Starting Fire in
Kitchen Stove.

A seven-year- colored child named Lii
lie Gilbert was, burned to- death at her
home I'll Fay's court southwest, about
$3.50 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The child
used kerosene in ordereto start fire quick
ly in the kitchen stowe, and the flames
from the blazing cd: communicated to her
clothing. Mrs. C. p Parks, the little girls
mother, was on the, upper floor when her
screams attracted hepfattention. Looking
from the window, shes saw Lille running
from the house. Shedhurried to her and
did what she couldrto save her little daugh-
ter, but the f1ameS1had done their deadly
work and her efforts were of no avail The
child ran to the heusabOf Emma Johnson,
and the latter tried to Bxtinguish the blaze
In doing so she was painfully burned.
When the last piece of the childs cloth
ing had burned from her body the victim
of the accident fell to the pavement in a
dying condition. The Emergency Hospital
ambulance was summoned and the physi-
clans administered remedies to relieve the
pain, but death relieved her sufferings in
a short time and the case was reported to
the coroner An investigation was made
by Coroner hewitt and a certificate of acct
dental death given. Mrs. Parks is the wife
of laborer employed on the Capitol Trac..
ton street car line. He came here from
South Carolina a short time ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27

AT the Washington Seminary, 2OO7 s
street northwest. last evening reception
was rendered to the graduates of the school
who received their diplomas yesterday
morning. large number of friends were
present to congratulate the young ladies
who have finished the prescribed course of
the institution.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs
w. f. Andrews, Miss Mccoy Leo H. Nc
Coy. Thaddeus F. Robbins ]. Joaquin Rod
rigueZ. Mrs. Julia Lewis Hall. r. T. Chat
terton. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Wilbur
Mr. and Mrs: c. A. Douglass. Mr.. and Mrs
Frisbey G.. Eker, Mr.. and Mrs Elder ]
Hartshorn, Jasper Dean McFaIl Lieut. S
H. Gibson, L. S. N; Mrs. S. H. Gibson
Misses Gibson, Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar w
White. j. E. Berry. Miss Berry, Miss
Altscher. DR.. and Mrs. Charles w Rich
ardson. Capt. and Mrs. Somerville Mrs
John Henry Bryant. Mr. and Mrs J. M. A.
Watson. Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. Robbins. Rev
and Mrs. w. r. Turner, DR.. H. A. Selhau-
sen. DR.. and Mrs. Oscar Wilkinson Mr.
and Mrs. Pease, Capt. j. A. Lejeune l. S.
NJ c.; Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Bacon and
Percy S. Foster
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
THE REWARDS OF MERIT.
Diplomas Conferred Upon Six Grad
mates of Fairmont Seminary.

Six "sweet girl graduates of the Fair
mont Seminary were given diplomas last
evening attesting their proficiency in their
studies Commencement exercises were
held in the concert hall of the institu-
ton. The six young ladies, attired in
white. occupied seats on a stage which re-
sembled a floral establishment. Their faces
bore evidence of that content and relief
which attends the graduation of every stu
dent. The ceremonies were attended by a
large number of interested spectators, in
Guiding members of the diplomatic corps.
The Chinese minister was among those
present The graduating class was ad-
dressed by Commissioner Henry L. West:
After the Introductory remarks by Prof.
A. T. Ramsey, the principal of the school,
Prof Lent rendered vtoloncello SOLO,
which was followed in turn by piano solos
by Prof Gebest and Miss Kate Owen.
When introduced to the graduates and
the large assemblage Mr.. West confessed
that he was in a quandary to know what
to say upon the occasion, explaining that
it was the first time he had ever been called
upon to address a graduating class OF
young ladies. He dwelt upon the fact that
the exercises marked the termination OF
school life but declared that the greatest
ersity-life-confronts the members or
any class of students released from a school
room. Studying, he argued, does not stop
at the enQlnS OF SCHOOL,, out continues, dHO
the days are the books and experience Is
instruction. Character building, continued
sthe Commissioner, is the foremost study or
life's curriculum; it is the foundation of
success in life.
In presenting the diplomas to the young
ladies Prof. Ramsey made few happy re-
marks, impressing the graduates that the
charm of woman lies in Christian charac-
ter He assured them that their work had
been well done.
The graduates were: Mary Vier Gorgas.
Indiana; Emma B. Nading. Indiana; Mary
Kennedy Owen, Tennessee; Philadelphia
Rees Strader, West Virginia; Estella Lodge
Taylor, District of Columbia. Miss Lulu
Williams Simms of the District of Column
in English, German and French.
The class night exercises occurred Mon
day evening al the seminary, at 18th and
Yale streets. The occasion was enlivened
by the rendition of program by the grad
yates and undergraduates. The members
of the graduating class were the guests OF
the alumni at elaborate luncheon yes
terday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Rules Entail Loss of Trade.
A LIVELY BLAZE.
Potomac Electric Company's Storage
House Considerably Damaged.


Department clerks and shoppers who were
in the neighborhood of Sth and d streets
yesterday afternoon about 80 o'clock were
attracted to the storage house of the Po-
tomac Electric Light and Power Company,
at 4O5 Sth street, where there was a lively
blaze in progress Two members of No. IA
engine company the fire. and made an
effort to prevent a serious confagration by
the of chemical pumps. Upon reaching
the interior of the building they saw that
the flames had gained too much Roadway
to be extinguished with chemicals and turn
ed in an alarm from box Ill. In few min
utes several companies of the department
were at work. A report started that sew
eral of the 9TH street stores were burning,
which caused considerable excitement
There were 80 batteries stored in the
building, and two switch boards were also
operated there. 1t is thought that short
circuit behind the boards started the fire.
Some uneasiness was caused because of the
presence of so many live wires in the struc-
ture, but the current was soon out off and
the blaze was under control in a short time
An immense crowd of spectators viewed
the work of the firemen. Had the fire
the firenhen would probably have expert
enced some trouble in getting the flames
under control before thousands of dollars
worth of property had been destroyed. :.
The burned building is owned by David
IL. Hazen and was damaged to the amount
of about $500, while the plant of the cleo
trio company suffered loss of more than
$500. No trouble was caused to the electric
light service by the dre.e--aa, ..-:- - - Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Automobiles and Fire.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
AS one of those opposed to the new au-
tomobile regulations l wish to state my
objections and ask the supporters of the
regulations to tell me wherein 1 am wrong
All gasolene autos carry one fire, which is
controlled by the operator at the seat In
the case of an accident he can extinguish
1t by mere turn of his hand. The new
regulations add three more fires to this
vehicle at night. not one of which can the
operator put out while his auto is in mo-
ton. II he becomes mixed up in a collision
or an upset his dangers are infinitely multi
piled. Few accidents have occurred when
TINS nre was not an element of danger.
When the supporters of this law can show
me or to the satisfaction of themselves that
the addition of three coal Oil lamps is not
a menace to the safety of all about an auto,
l Will cease Directing. 1t may be that the
law can mix gasolene and fire in safe pro-
portions, but doubt it. It's simply COM
mon sense that the less fires you have on a
venice loaded with gasolene. the safer it is,
at least this is the way l see it.
P. ]. LOCKWOOD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
EXCURSIONS.

Chesapeake Beach, 2Washingtons popular
salt water resort. will lopen for the season
next Saturday, Deenratjon, day. This re-
sort is famous for its shady picnic grounds
fine saltwater bathing. grabbing, fishing
and sailing. Among the host of attractions
are a vaudeville theater. scenic railroad
dancing pavilion and merry gO-round.
Trains will be run at convenient intervals
during the day and evening. A varied mu-
steal program will be furnished by Haley S
orchestra
Washington Lodee of Elks has arranged
to have it's twenty-firat annual outing at
River View tomorrow The committee of
arrangements has prepared a novel enter
tainment for the afternoon and evening.
The subcommittee ION amusements and
grounds will go on dut1.at IL o'clock in thel
morning to look a fter the comfort Of those
who attend during thoadaY. ,-7... .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
"Gloriana"

"Gloriana," a farce adapted from, the
French stage by James Mortimer, play
wright and adaptor whose works are known
both in this country and abroad, will be
next weeks attraction at the Lafayette
Square OperaS House. Mr.. Mortimer is
especially well known as the author Of
''Heartsease," which achieved extraordi-
nary success number Of seasons
ago. 'Gloriana' was originally produced
in this country at Herrmann's Kheater,
New York, February Is, 1892, with Hen
rfetta Crossnian in the title role Of Gloriana,
while May Robson was the eccentric cock
ney servant and E. ]. Henley carried the
principal male role. $780,
"Gloriana" will be preceded by Captain
Huntington" the delightful one-act comedy
by Sydney Grundy, with which John T.
Sullivan, who will be seen in the title role,
has already been identified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Mems Club Entertained.

A delightful reception to the congregation
was rendered last evening by the Mems
Club of the Luther Place Memorial ChuI eh
The Sunday school room had been hand
somely decorated, two American flags add
ing to the beautiful effect
During the evening orchestra behind
a bank of palms played. adding to the en-
joyment of the occasion. the musicians be-
ing Mr.. Paul Finckel, Mr.. Ed. Stone, Miss
Myra A. Chittenden. Mr.. John A Alden
and Mr.. Robt. A. Smith. Refreshments
were served by a committee composed of
Mrs. w. II. Finckel chairman; Mrs C. S.
Sloane. Mrs. l.. f. Randolph. Mrs. T. b.
Easily and Mrs. w. Mex. Stowell. assisted
by the young ladies of the church.
The committee from the Mems Club in
charge of the reception consisted of Mr.. T.
b. Easily, chairman; Mr.. C. S. Sloane
president of the club Mr.. w. H. Finckel
Mr. II. D. Steffen and Rev. C. Il. Butler.
This reception marked the close of the
clubs work for the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27

A large number of members of Mime
haha Lodge. l. o. G. T.. turned out
at the regular meeting in Society Tenn
pie Tuesday evening. Proceedings were
opened and conducted by Chief Templar s.
Tn. Westdal. There We're visitors from
Silver Star and Perseverance Lodges. The
usual routine was followed by final ar
rangementS for visiting Pioneer Lodge
Falls Church. the 10th of June, and by spe-
cial consideration of the conditions and
needs of a much-esteemed member who was
absent because of severe illness. In a re-
port made by Mr.. r. A. Dinsmore the lodge
was reminded of the fraternal claims of
members in need.
The program of entertainment in charge
of Mr.. Dinsmore. included vocal solo
by Miss Grace Ford. with Mrs. Carrie
Smith as accompanist; an address by Mr.
c. w Goode. a reading by Miss Ethel
Skeen and song of the spring In the arctic
zone, sung In the Icelandic tongue, by Miss
Fea Sigurdson and Mr.. and Mrs s. TIL
Westdal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.
Eleven Young Ladies Receive Diplomas
at Washington College.


The commencement exercises of the
Washington College, at Sd and streets
northeast, were held at the institution last
night, when eleven young ladies received
diplomas from the college The program
opened with prayer by Rev E. Hez Sven,
pastor of the Second Baptist Church, after
which violin duet was played by Miss
Ebinger and Miss Kensler. A piano solo
by Miss Stella Blum and Miss Anita Her
rick was followed by the address to the
graduates, delivered by Rev. Samuel H.
Greene, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church.
The address to the graduates was made
by DR.. Menefee president of the school,
who presented the diplomas to the young
ladies. The. graduates were Miss Harriet
B. Read of Toledo. Ohio. who received an
A. B. degree. and the following. who took
the certificate course: Miss Mary Florence
Boyer, Boyertown. Pa. Miss Caroline Jen-
nings Feather, Uniontown, Pa; Miss Ma
bel Catharine Linton, Washington, d. c.;
Miss Charlotte Elizabeth McClary, Wind
sor VT; Miss May Phelps, Washington,
D. c.; Miss Grace Blossom Powell. Buff
falo, N. Y; Miss Atwood Moss Robinson,
Jefferson City, Mo-. Miss Marie Louise
Scovel, Jacksonville, Fla, and Miss Grace
Adelaide Singletary, Cleveland, Ohio.
Miss May Vaughn Dupree of Waco,
Texas was awarded a diploma in music,
piano, the first student to take this degree
from the college. ---. -, .
Class-day exercises were held at 1920
o o'clock am. in the chapel. 1t had been
hoped to give the program in the open
air, but account of the weather the
plan was abandoned. Miss Marie Louise
Scovel. president of the class, delivered an
address to the undergraduates, after which
Miss Caroline j. Feather delivered the
charge to the juniors The response was
made by Miss Helen Baldwin, president of
the Junior class. Requests were made
by Miss May Phelps and Miss Grace Sim
gletary, the class donors, and Miss Mabel
Linton made an address. Others who par
ticipated were Miss Boyer, Miss Robinson,
Miss Read, Miss McClary and Miss Powell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
TO PRESENT PETITION
RESTORATION OF FORMER RULES
GOVERNING MARKET.
Business Men of Georgetown State
That Regulations Have Caused
Loss of Trade. - 90

A committee representing the butchers
and produce dealers of the NJ Street mar
ket and vicinity, 1t is stated will call on
the District Commissioners within the next
few days and submit a petition asking LOT
the restoration of former regulations at
that market house relating to the use OF
the sidewalks by the country people to ex-
hibit their products. The document has
been numerously> signed, and, in view
thereof. it is the hope of those interested
that the Commissioners will grant the re-
quest.
Several years ago, on account of numer-
Gus complaints to the effect that the coun-
try people were injuring the trade of the
local merchants, made, it is said. by per-
. sons whose names now appear on the doc
ument petitioners, the use of the side
walk was denied to those country dealers
who were DESTROYS of carrying on their
business. and they were obliged to move
into the market house and rent stands
Since this action was taken, 1t is said.
the number of country people attending
market has greatly decreased, and instead
OF stopping in Georgetown these producers
locate their stands in the city markets,
where the inducements greater. 1t is
now feared that this class of trade will
entirely disappear from the Georgetown
market unless steps are taken to check 1T.
Rules Entail Loss of Trade.
Merchants of Georgetown, it is said. have
awakened to the fact that they have lost
large share of the trade of the country
people who, after selling their own wares,
usually purchase other articles and provis-
ions, such meat, etc, for at their
homes 1t is said that since the use of the
pavements denied to the country deal
ers the merchants of Georgetown have lost
over 100000 yearly. This trade they wish
to retrieve, and for this reason are now
petitioning the municipal authorities. 1t is
expected that the Georgetown Citizens
Association will adopt resolutions bearing
upon the matter at its next monthly meet
ing Monday evening. r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Election4of officers.

The ladies' auxiliary to the District of
Columbia Division of the United Boys
Brigade of America held a meeting last
night in the Gurley Memorial Presbyterian
Church to perfect the organization of the
auxiliary. The meeting was devoted largely
to the election of a president, that had
been delayed for several meetings because
of the desire of the ladies to secure a COM
petent woman to head them in their work
After the presentation of several names
Miss Mary Lamond of Takoma Park was
unanimously elected. The officers are now
Miss Mary Lamond, president; Mrs. E. F..
Reeves. vice president; Mrs. Frank j. Day.
secretary: Miss Grace Ross treasurer