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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
HUMoR1srs GET TOGETHER.
Convention of Newspaper Paragraph
ers to Be Held Next Week.

The first convention of the poets, humor-
lists and photographers of the press of the
United States will be held in Baltimore
May is to o. inclusive. Quite an elaborate
program has been prepared for entertain
ment of the newspaper wits, which in
cludes visit to the national capital.
Monday evening there will be a club re-
ceptfon and initiatory roundup at the
Baltimore Journalists Club, which will be
the headquarters of the visitors. There
will be general considering session Tues
day, when plan of organization will be
adopted, and at candlelight will begin a
night in Bohemia.
Wednesday will be devoted to an excur-
sion to Annapolis and on Thursday there
will be parlor car excursions over Balti-
more and to the suburbs. and in the even
ing there will be social session at the
club.
On Friday there will be a side trip over
the Baltimore and Ohio in private club car
to Washington, where public buildings will
be visited, and trolley trip over the Wash
ington Electric Railway Company's city
and suburban lines will be mildly INDUCED
in. On returning to Baltimore in the even
ing there will be banquet at the Carroll
ton Hotel
The Baltimore and Ohio road has issued
a special number of the Book of the Royal
Blue in honor of the humorists, containing
their autograph contributions and half-tone
portraits, together with biographical
sketches.
The motto of the convention will be-:
Soak him; he has no friends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
William Herbert Smith VS.. American
Graphophone Co.
Nav TX 1oO9

William Herbert Smith, esq.,:
Dear Sir: The American Graphophone Co.
has instructed me to make demand upon
you for the payment of $4,000 The grounds
of the demand as follows:
That in the year 1900, beginning in Janu-
airy of that year, you. being then a director
and officer of the company and enjoying its
confidence. induced 1t to purchase in
vention of one Caps, afterward patented
as No. 666. 493, dated January %, 1901, rep
resenting said invention to be practical and
useful for the production of duplicate sound
records; that said company made payments
to you for the purchase of said invention
aggregating the sum of s.. 600: that, induced
by like representations, said company ex-
of money and incurred large losses and
damages estimated at not less than $1,000
in the attempt to obtain practical and COM
mercial results from the use of said inven-
ton; that said invention proved to be wholly
impractical and incapable of use, and was
abandoned upon your recommendation.
Holding that you are responsible to the
company in the premises, and being advised
that you are the sole beneficiary of any
use that might be made of the said inven-
ton, the company demands that 1t be
placed in the same position as before said
purchase was effected, and holds itself
ready to convey said patent as you may d.
rect upon compliance with this demand.
Requesting an early reply, l remain,
Yours very truly,
(Signed) PHILIP MAURO,
Attorney for American Graphophone Com
pany.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
Woman Suffragists Meet.

The District Woman's Suffrage Associa-
ton met at Scottish Rite Hall, 1907 G
street, Thursday evening An interesting
program was presented. Among other
business transacted was the election of Of
fcers for the ensuing year. The incum-
bent Mrs. B. A. Lockwood was reelected
president by good majority. Three can
didates were nominated for vice president,
Mrs. William C. Lee receiving the largest
number of votes. The recording secretary,
Mrs. Gertrude Scheble, and the correspond
ing secretary, Miss Vance. were reelected
unanimously. The treasurer, Mrs Ken
edy, was also reelected. A paper urging
universal suffrage for the District of Co
lumbia, was read by the president. An
nouncement was made of meeting, to be
held at the Friends meeting house, on L
street, the 18th of May, in the interest OF
peace and arbitration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
Funeral of Mrs. Hollingshead.

In the death last Thursday of Mrs. Mary
M. Hollingshead, wife of the late Judge
John s. Hollingshead, the District has lost
one of its oldest residents, she having lived
in Washington since her marriage in 1852,
over half century. Mrs. Hollingshead
had been i'll since last November, and UNI
complainingly bore the severe suffering OF
her long sickness. Two children survive
her-Mr. John s. Hollingshead and Mrs.
Harry C. Robinson. The funeral took place
this afternoon at o'clock at the residence
of her daughter, on Corcoran street, the
services being conducted by the Rev. Rob-
ert M. Moore, pastor of Foundry Church,
of which Mrs. Hollingshead had been
member for many years.
Interment was in the family lot at Glen
wood, and the pallbearers were her six
nephewS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
Stray Lamb Causes Trouble.

A little lamb caused some trouble to the
police at headquarters last night, after it
had been recovered by Detectives Cornwell
and O'Brien. Several days ago the lamb
escaped from the commission house of
Krey, Price & Co., 933 Louisiana avenue,
and small boy named Roy Ferguson found
it on the street He experienced some little
trouble in getting the lamb to his room in
the Webster building adjoining the Police
Court Before he had had time to find the
owner of the animal the detectives were told
of it's whereabouts and recovered it. The
lamb made several escapes from the police
before it was finally turned over to it's
owner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
DR.. Butler an Expert Bowler.

Rev. Dr.. ]. G. Butler. pastor Of the
Luther Place Memorial Church, and editor
of the Lutheran Evangelist, has been WIS.,
iting recently at Beverly, suburb near
Baltimore, the home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. 8.
Watts, prominent members Of the Lutheran
denomination of that city. At Beverly. it
is stated, there is fine bowling alley, and.
though DR.. Butler is over threescore years
and ten, he is said to be an expert bowler,
and is understood to take great delight in
the exercise afforded by the game. DR..
Butler states that he Is sure he can write
better editorials and preach better sermons
because of the healthy exercise than If he
were a somber-faced dyspeptic, breathing;
impure air and eating unhealthy food and
porting over the musty tones of the middle
ages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
Convicted Of Theft.

Jesse Ward. nineteen-year-o colored
youth, was arrested by Detectives Weldon
and Lacy yesterday afternoon on a charge
of stealing $50 from Eliza Bragg, colored,
who resides on Madison street northwest.
The boy was accused of entering EliZa's
house during her absence yesterday morn
Ing and appropriating the money, which
was on shelf in the kitchen.
Ward denied to Judge Scott in the Police
Court this morning that he had ever been
in the woman'S house., but, after hearing
the statements of witnesses, who said they
saw Ward enter the house, Judge Scott
decided that he was guilty. The court
gave him the alternative of paying a fine
of $50 or spending three months in Jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
Political Study Club Election.

meeting for the election of officers Of
the E. c. s. Political Study Club was held
at Wimodaughss club house the evening Of
May IA. 1903. Mrs. Chandler Ge-elected),
president; Mrs. Donnelly. vice president;
Mrs. Farrar, recording secretary; Miss
Julihu, recording secretary; Mr. Philip Tin
dali. treasurer.
Delegates to the annual meeting Of the
Equal Suffrage Clubs of the District, May
%, 1903 were chosen as follows: Mrs
Chandler, president; Mrs. Monroe execu-
tive delegate; Mrs Cattna, Mrs. Coope
Ms Farrar, Miss Nichols Miss Gillett, Mr.
Tindall delegates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
Verdict in Favor Of Defendant.

A verdict of not guilty was rendered by a
jury in Criminal Court No. late yesterday
afternoon in the case of Edward F. Fame,
tried on a charge of forgery. 1t was al
legged that Mr.. Fame, while employed as
solicitor for advertisements for the Army
and Navy Register, working on commission,
altered three orders contracts for the
purpose of securing larger commissions.
Attorneys Stuart Mcnamara and Henry E.
Davis represented the defendant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
Street Flooded With Milk.

There was some street flushing done this
morning on AZ street near Missouri avenue,
but it was not the result Of an order of the
Commissioners Milk and not Potomac
water was the fluid used. and while only a.
small surface of the asphalt was flooded
the washing cost about $40. A wagon
owned by Thompson Bros. was accidentally
overturned and the tactical fluid wasted
The accident occurred about 4 o'clock
A collision occurred near 9th and @
streets last night between a delivery wagon
and buggy. w. e. Schneider Of 1915 New
Jersey avenue was in charge of the buggy,
while the wagon is the property of w c.
Bergman of Brightwood. The wagon was
slightly damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
DEATH OF DIR. eAYLY.
Presbyterian Minister Long in Service
the Victim Of Paralysis.

DR.. Samuel A. Gayly died yesterday after
noon at the residence of his niece, Mrs j..
w. Townsend, on Montgomery avenue, Ken
sington, the death resulting from stroke
of paralysis.
DIR. Gayly was eighty-one years OF age,
and had for forty-two years been actively
engaged in the Presbyterian ministry. hav-
ing served thirty-six years of that time at
West Nottingham, Cecil county, Md.
Five sons survive him. one of whom, Mr..
James Gayly, is the first vice president OF
the steel trust There are three of his
nieces residing in kensington-Miss Gayiy,
Mrs. Townsend and Mrs. James T. Mar
shall.
Brief services will be held at Kensington
Monday and the remains will be sent on a
special car to Colora, Nd, and conveyed
thence about a mile to West Nottingham,
his former home where the interment will
pc made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS:
THE wEEMs STEAMBOAT 90.

Spring scheduie-in Eject March 10. looa.
Steamers Calvert and Potomac viii leave 7th q.
wharf every SUNDAY, Tuesday and Thursday .t 9
pm. for River Landings and Baltimore. arriving
In Baltimore early Tuesday. Thursday and satur-
day mornings Returning. VIII leave Pier No. D,
Light ST., Baltimore, every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday at pm. arriving In Washington early
Monday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. Accom-
modations for passengers unsurpassed. Baltimore,
Philadelphia and New York freight solicited. All
river freight must be prepaid. STEPHENSON
BRO, Agents Telephone fan 74S mhi2ul2
e. s. RANDALL POTOMAC RIVER LINE 90.
DAILY STEAMERS FOR RIVER LANDINGS;
Monday and "Wednesday at pm. for Colonial
Beach. Colton's and intermediate landings. ana
landings In wicomfco river and Nomini and Lower
Machosioc creeks. Va. Saturdays at Z am. for
Colonial Beach and intermediate landings. and
Bushwood Rock Point. Colton's. Currioman and
landings in Nomini creek.
Sunday. Tuesday and Thursday at an. fof
landings to Colonial Reach and Maddox creek.
UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE.
WASHINGTON, ID. O., no GLYMONT. Md.
and intermediate landings.
The STEAMER EST1IE RANDAlL-Daily exs
cept Sunday. ESQ am Returning about 800 pm.
Passenger accommodations first class. Freight re-
ceived until with q half hour Of sailing.
e. s. RANDALL, Manager. phone lSG5. GEO.
o. CARPENTER. General Agent, Washington
phone l76S. WM. NJ REARDON, Agent. Alex
andria phone so. fe26-U.2o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
CITY AND DISTRICT,
Informal Reception.

The members and friends of Woodside M.
E. Church met last evening in a social
session and for an informal welcome to
the Rev. c. d. Taylor. who has been reap
pointed as a pastor of the church. After
the congregation had Joined in singing a
hymn. Mr.. John Flynn of Brightwood Park
offered prayer.
The first part of the program consisted
of appropriate readings by Messrs. Theo-
dore b. Benson and w. II. Askew a solo
by Miss Mamie Wilson and addresses by
Rev. II. Z. r. Reck, pastor of Brightwood
Park NJ. E Church, and the pastor, Rev.
C. d. Taylor. Refreshments were then
served. after which social time was en-
Joyed and cordial greetings were exchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
Cadets in Practice Drill.

The cadets of the Colored High School
INDUCED in a practice drill yesterday on
the White lot, the exercises being prelimi-
nary to the annual company competition, to
occur at the American League Base Ball
Park next Saturday. Blank cartridges
were used. The battalion Is made up OF
Company A. Capt. Roscoe Brown: Company
B, Capt Hugh Francis; Company c, Capt.
James Powell. and Company D, Capt. Nor
ris Dodson. Companies A and B are from
the M Street High School, and Companies
c and d are from the Armstrong Manual
Training School.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
Fell From a Window.

William j. Purcell, thirty-five years old,
living at 1905 New Jersey avenue northwest,
was found in an unconscious condition at
9TH and F streets this morning about 1
o'clock. Policeman Levy found that the
mans condition was due to an injury to his
wrist. He sent the injured man to the
Emergency Hospital and arrested two
young men who were with him at the time.
They were subsequently released, as 1t was
shown that the injury was received by
Purcell falling from a window on K street
near his home. He soon recovered con-
seriousness and was able to go heme
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-Rose Melville in isis Hop
kins," y . m.
Chase's-"The Serenade," S:15 pm.
Columbia-'"The School for Scandal" S:15
pm.
Kernan's-'"The Oriental Burlesquers.
S:16 pm.
Lafayette-The Berger Stock Company In
Resurrection" S:15 pm So
National-Amelia Bingham In The Frisky
Mrs. Johnson" S:lS pm.
Eor amusements see page 25.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
On the Marine Railway.

The yawl-rigged auxiliary-power yacht
Seabelle, belonging to Mr.. H. c. Seymour
of this city, will be hauled out on the ma
rine railway at Benefits boat yard. foot of
18th street southwest, today, to have the
bottom of her hull scraped and painted and
for repairs of broken place in her side.
While at anchor in the harbor several days
ago passing vessel ran into the Seabelle
and damaged the side that is now to be
renewed. She will shortly be fitted out for
her annual summer cruise on the North At
lantic coast near New London, Conn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
Young Peopae'ssUnion Metts.

The last meeting Of the Young Peoples
Union of the Peoples Church was held last
evening, with Mrs. a. c. Rupp at 1859 Mary
land avenue northeast After the business
meeting the club was entertained by piano
solos by Mr.. Alfred Wild. and piano duets
by Misses Elsie ard IIucy Lightbown, and
a reading by Mr.. George A. Warren The
society then adjourned for two weeks
Among those present were Mrs. E. c. Rupp
Mrs. Frances Upperman, Misses Annie P.
Goebel, Annie Johnson, Marie L. Siemers
Elsie Lightbown, Lacy Lightbown, Gertrude
E. Metcalf, Rev. Alexander Kent, Messrs
Alfred Wild. Edward G. Bebb, E. c. Rupp,
A. Upperman and George A. Warren.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
Summer Excursion Tickets.

The Pennsylvania Railroad now has on
sale at its ticket Offices summer excursion
tickets to the leading seashore resorts Of
New Jersey and to other points In the mid
die and New England states On and after
June l summer excursion tickets will be on
sale to all the leading resorts of eastern
North America. An deliberately illustrated
book, detailing resorts, routes and rates,
will be issued June /, and may be had at
ticket agencies at 10 cents per copy. For
full information consult E. Yungman, P. A.
S. E. D.. ne. corner 18th and G SITS. NV,
Washington, D. C.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16

Lula Wiley. colored nineteen years old,
was removed to her home. 2257 Cleveland
avenue northwest. from the Vermont Ave
night. She became suddenly i'll while at
tending church and the police answered an
emergency call and cared for the patient.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16

Next Thursday there will be lawn party
for the benefit of the Sisters of the Good
Shepherd, of which the patrons will be
women prominently interested in the good
work for which this institution was found
ed. The fete will be held in the garden
at 1917 I street northwest and the music
will be. furnished by the United States Ma
rine Band, which is a guarantee of its ex-
E. D. White, Mrs. MeKenna, Mrs. Barbour,
Mrs. Bayne, Mrs. Sands, Mrs. Story and
Miss Riggs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16

Launch No. 115 of the coast survey serv-
Ice has started for the neighborhood of In
dian Head, on the Potomac. to take up sur
vey work there. The launch has been at
bennetts boat yard during the winter,
having her hull overhauled. Her engine has
also been given an overhauiing. Last week
she started down the river. but became
IotaiIy disabled by the choking up of the
strafner in her gasoline tank. and mad to
be brought back to this city for renai,-s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Pentz for River View at 1919
am, 245 and 5:45 pm.
Steamer Macalester for Marshall Hall at
IL g. m. and 2:30 pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Randall line for landings to Colonial
Beach and Maddox creek at am.
Weems line for Baltimore and river land
ings at pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
100 Years Old, It Keeps Her Alive Yet.

An OLD lady in her Tooth year now living
10 Brooklyn N. Y, has by advice of her
physician used Speers Port Grape and Bur-
gundy daily for the past 80 years, and she
says Speer's Wine is prOlonging her life
Now well and hearty. she will be 100 years
old in October 1903. Her name and address
would be given, but she doesn't want to be
annoyed by newspaper reporters. Any
doubling physician can obtain 1t by ad-
dressing the Speer N. ]. Wine Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
Letter Carrier Sentenced,

In the case of John r. Russell, colored,
formerly local letter carrier. convicted OF
violation of the postal laws by extracting
a letter containing money from the mails,
the motion for new trial has been over
ruled and the defendant sentenced by JUS
tico Anderson to Imprisonment in the New
Jersey state prison at Trenton. An appeal
to the Coart of Appeals was noted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
Changes Hands.

William ]. Zeh has bought the house at
the northeast corner OF 18th and N streets.
the consideration being s14,40o The prop
erty belonged to the estate of Lydia P. Nc
on 18th street and sixty feet on N street.
It Is Improved by q three-story brick house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16

81 90 Excursion to Frederick, Hagers-
town and Winchester via B. & o. R. R..
leaving Washington 500 am. Sunday, May
II, stopping at principal stations on the
Metropolitan branch. Returning, leave Win
chester and Hagerstown 500 and Frederick
100 pm. same day.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
Something Interesting.

With every 6-piece parlor suite left to be
recovered during the summer A e. Ken
nedy of 1O16 Connecticut avenue will pre-
sent gold chair with satin damask cover
ing. Sample of chair to be seen at store.
Place your orders now. Estimates free
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
Chapter of Daughters.

Mrs VIM. Gerry Slade of New York,
president National Society, United States
Daughters of 1912, organized chapter in
this city May IA, with Mrs. Wheaton, wife
of General Wheaton, as regent. The other
officers were chosen and the chapter was
named the District of Columbia Monthly
meetings will be held after the summer
vacation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
Work of Repaving Complete.

The work of repaving several squares of
M street from AZ to South Capitol street
with asphaltum has been completed and
the thoroughfare Is now open to travel.
This street was one Of the toughest in
Southwest Washington. 1t is the direct
route from the wharves to the navy yard,
and that part of the street from South
Capitol to. the navy yard is still very rough.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
Are You a Drinking ManP

"ORRINE" will forever destroy your
craving for liquor. tone up your stomach,
improve your health and restore you to
life of usefulness. Positive and permanent
cure for drink habit or money refunded. No
sanitarium treatment. no loss of time. Sealed
booklet free. Orrine Co., SIT 14th st. NV,
or Sims. 14th st. and N. Y. ave.; Williams,
9th and sts.: Weller's. 755 Sth st. Sc.
Days, 14th and p sts.: Henry Evans, 922
and 924 f st. NV. Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
Adiourns Until October.

The South Washington Citizens Associa-
ton held it's May meeting last night. But
little business of Importance was transacted
and when adjournment was taken it was to
meet again in October. The several COM
mittees were instructed to act on matters
of importance which may come under their
observation during the summer recess,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
Applicants to Be Examined.

Arrangements have been made for an ex-
animation OF applicants for admission to
the bar of the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict of Columbia, to be held at the George
town University Law building, May ID
and 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
Iadiesi

Rent the STANDARD ROTARY SHUT
TIE SEWING MACHINES; have no other.
Easiest and fastest sewer on the market.
All orders by mail promptly attended to.
Phone Main 1407.
The Standard Sewing Machine Co..
COZ 9th st. NV.
1t Joseph H. Fiske, Manager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16

Old Pa Time gets weary wrestling with
Satin-Skin Cream. It beats him; keeps ole
faces young. 25c. Kann's. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
Are You a Butter CriticP

Your taste for finely favored, pure, de-
licious Butter will be more than satisfied
In the Elk Grove Creamery's matchless Pas
teurized Elgin Butter. Chaplin & Sacks,
Wholesalers, 924 La. ave.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16

Bridal Carriages Specially.
Sweetest" turnouts for weddings hired very
reasonably at Downey's Stables, 1622-2S L St
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
A Trip to Old Point Comfort

Gives one a new lease of life. One of ma
lures most charming spots. One night by
steamer. Hotel Chamberlin is ideal. Booking
Office, Bond bldg, 18th and N. Y. ave.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16

A horse attached to buggy became
frightened at an automobile on Park street.
Mount Pleasant, last night and upset the
vehicle. The occupant of the vehicle was
thrown out. but was not injured. He re-
fused to give his name to the police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16
Those Who Know the Best Bread

Don't have to be told to get Meinbergs It's
demanded invariably by those who exact
purity and wholesomeness- Obtainable at
all grocers'. Bakery 716 18th Sc. 1t