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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
ON VIRGINIA SHORE
Season Beginning With MusicaIes and
Germans
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star

special correspondence Of The Evening Star
CAPE HENRY. Va, June "a 1904
The season at both Cape Henry and yir-
slnia Beach has become fully established
Durins the past week an unusual rush of
guests came in on every train In the effort
10 escape the heat of the cities and IN.
pdthers have turned out In force The
oeach mas assumed a condition very graft
lying 20 those who enjoy a surf bath. as the
recent northeast winds have SO Influenced
the tides as to level the strand to a sentIa
cecline of hard sand, far SURPRISING the
most Sanguine expectations of those inter
ested' ana 1t is consequently predicted that
thls years bathing season VIII be A record
breaker for both resorts
A musicale and german WAS given at tba-
cape Henry Casino Thursday night for
which small admission was charged. TO
be devoted to some charitable improvp-
mentS tC be made at Virginia Beach Roth
resorts were well represented several train
loads coming by special cars from the
Beach.
Among the members and guests of tina
Virginia Bankers Association. which re-
Gently visited Cape Henry and the Beach
IL body were Messrs w. S. Lambert, w
b. Smart and T. c. Smtia
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Pickles of Washington
who nave been sojourniEg at the Cape for
the pas two weeks. left Thursday for
Loints in New Jersey before returning to
The large cottage belonging to Judge
w hlte las been renovated and leased by
MIS- H2yeS. who has formally opened ths
house tor the summer season
Lieutenant Evans. United States Signal
corps. was recent visitor at the Cape
Mrs A c. Rorebeck is entertaining her
Gaught5r-in-law. Mrs. L. W Rorebeck. of
Old Point Comfort. at her cottage on y7tn
street. Lieutenant Rorebeck, now stationed
at Fort Monroe, will join them soon for 4
brief stay
The NJ sses Chase and Murrell were re-
cent W aShington guests at the Midget cot
tage.
Othe" Neutrality-suspicious. recently registered
are Miss Fannie Heiberger, Mrs Perry.
MISS Cecilia III. Fentress and Mr. and Mrs
Judge. L. s. N
Several informal dances have becp given
at the Princess Anne during the past week
which were we'll attended They will be a
regular feature until the end of the summer
season.
Mrs. H. l.. Spellman. Miss Spellman and
Lieutenant Spellman. L.. S. N are stopping
for short visit at the Pollock cottage
Lieutenant II. S. Middleton, T. $ n. now
attached to the naval collier Hannibal
which is in port loading 10 join tho Euro
pean squadron. Is paying a farewell visit
TO the Princess Anne.
Messri r. S. Harrison OF the geological
survey and DR.. Chas. B. Blackboard of the
hsh commission are visiting the Beach for
a little recreation.
Lieuten&nts Geo. E. Turner Frederick b.
Downing and Walter s. Sturgitt. L. S A..
are soJournng at the Princess Anne
Recent Washington arrivals at the PrIn-
cess Anne are Messrs. C. c. Timberlake
Frank H. Bowen. C. Richardson, j. Louis
berg. Henry Xander Geo. Isemann. Mr.. F.
Il. Libbey and Mss Libbey, Mr.. A G; CLARK
and wife. Messrs. VIM. B. Nesen. Chas w
Kent and Mr.. f. w. Dennston and Mrs.
Denniston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
NEW STEAMER BALTIC.
Said to Be the Largest Passenger Yes
sci Afoat

The new steamer Baltic built for tho
White Star line, has just been completed
In Belfast. Ireland, and is expected to ar
rive in New York harbor July T. 1t is
claimed this steamer is the largest pas
senger vessel afloat. larger even than either
the Cedric or the Celtic" each Of a.
600 tons gross register; which are also own
ed and operated by the White Star line.
The Baltic registers $4,000 tons. Her
capacity for cargo is about 2S,OOO tons. and
the displacement at her load draft about
10000 tons. The new steamer is 726 feet
in length and can carry 5000 passengers.
besides crew of $50. The steamer is ele-
gantly fitted up and conveniently and COM
fortably. She will steam about seventeen
knots an hour.
Lieut.. f. J. Smith. formerly in charge of
the Majestic will have command of the
new Baltic" which will be added to the
White Star lines fleet of thirty-One steam
erS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Washington Grove News.
special Correspondence OF The Evening Star
WASHINGTON GROVE. Md.

June "a. 1904.
The Womans Christian Temperance
Union camp meeting began this morning at
washington Grove with prayer meeting
conducted by Mrs. Sarah T. Miller. At II
O'Clock Mrs. Mary X. Haslup of Baltimore
president of the state union, gave a Bible
reading. A mothers meeting was held at
3 pm, In charge of Mrs. w f. De Riemer.
The evening service at y O'Clock was led by
Mrs. Mary r. Haslup
The meeting will continue until June 30.
Mrs. Louise S. Rounds of Clifton Springs.
n. Y, Is announced for Sunday morning
and evening Tuesday next the annual con-
vention of the county union will be held.
Miss Sallie Brown of Elicott city will be
organst and soloist during the meetings.
Mr.. Clarence Lindsay of New York is at
the Grove for a few days with his father.
Mr.. Melville Lindsay of Chestnut avenue.
Miss Jennie Titlow is the guest of Miss
Edith Carter on the Circle.
Mr.. Alvin Day spent Friday with Mr.. S.
J. McCathran on 4th avenue
Mrs. Benz WEIGH of Philadelphia Is visit
ing her mother Mrs. +. J. Foster. on Grove
avenue.
Miss Eleanor Posey is visiting her uncle,
Mr.. Posey. on Grove avenue.
Mrs. n. c. Lane Is the guest of Mrs Mag
gle Coombs, on 9Th avenue.
Mrs. Sadie Webb Is visiting Mrs. Mary
s. Campbell.
visit to relatives in Linden TO her home in
Oakmont.
Among the recent arrivals for the sum-
mer are Mr.. w. H. Houghton and family.
Mr.. Samuel III. Walker and family. Mr..
Hitler and family. Miss Hattie and Miss
becca Woodward. Mr.. L. P. Altschu and
family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25

improve p'' "e VIII
,,limekeeper Joseph Lenhart of the third
VISION ana Miss Lizzie whitmes were
men presented him with a handsome din
her set. consisting of H. pieces
AHCns those on the sick list in tba
nrst division are Messrs William LavIor
and Frank NJ. Lloyd
mr. Heslet. assistant foreman of tho sec-
ond division and Mrs Heslet have gone
on visit to their home at Topeka Kan
MISS May McMichael. daughter OF Mrs
vision. has returned from school ar Nnrth-
field. Mass. 90 ''' VII
iaVlng graduated as a lawyer at Howard
University. George Wyatte. messenger To-
Sap.a'n Ramsay, has resigned and will
enter upon the practice of law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Tobacco Invades London Guilds.
from the London City Press.

In the good old days" when the wine
circulated freely after dinner. and every bon
viveur could gauge the meri;s of a glass
OF port, to have paid homage to the goddess
Nicotine would have been almost an act of
sacrilege. Today cigar is looked upon as
the inevitable sequel to dinner. For a long
while tie more sedate city guilds resented
this departure from precedent but one by
one they have conceded the point, and now
the last of the ''old guard" has fallen into
line. The Goldsmiths Company has just
granted permission to smoke soon as the
loyal toasts have been honored.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Railway Files Bond Issue Intention.

dispatch from Richmond. Va. last
night says: The Norfolk and Western Rail-
road Company today filed statement with
tie corporation commission, setting out its
purpose to issue $35.OOOOO0 of forty-year 4
per cent general mortgage bonds. guaran-
teed by the Guaranty Trust Company of
New York. and authorized by the stock
holders June II. The assent of the COM
mission Is necessary.
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Applications for Leave.

AS June 30 approaches. when the leaves
of absence for 1904 will become available.
the public printer is already receiving APP
plications from those who want to enjoy
an early summer outing or to visit their
homes in the states.
Assistant Foreman George l.. Sherman
of the third division will return from his
leave on June %.
Owing to his bad health Mr.. James b.
Harris has resigned and gone to his home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Death of Mrs. Matthews.

Mrs. Mary Jane Matthews died yesterday
afternoon about o'clock at the home of
her husband, Mr.. J. Matthew'S 211 Prince
street. She was sixty-seven years of age
and had been Ill a long time. Mrs Mat
thews was daughter Of Mr.. Isaac Beans
of LoudOun county. The remains will be
forwarded to Purcellville, Loudoun county.
for interment Monday. Her husband, two
a phfarS md son hor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-22
DAUGHTERS OF REVOLUTION.
Mrs. J. Morgan Smith Chosen Regent
 For State of Alabama.

Mrs. J. Morgan Smith of Birmingham has been chosen regent for the state of Alabama by the senate delegation to the thirteenth continental congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution which is in session in Washington. Among those named yesterday from tho south were the following
 Alabama-Mrs. J. Morgan Smith. Mrs. Aurora P. Mcclellan.
 Arizona-Mrs Walter Talbot, Mrs. Calarendon Smith.
 District of Colnmbia-Mrs. Charlotte F. Main, Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey.
 Florida-Mrs. Duncan " Fletcher.
 Georgia--Mrs. T. c. Hager. Mary Ann Lipscomb.
 Kentucky-Mrs. Rose B. Todd. Mrs William Warren.
 Maryland-Mrs. J. Pembroke Thom, Mrs. Daisy Gassaway.
 Mississlppi-Miss Alice I. Lowell, Mrs. Egbert Jones.
 North Carolina-Miss Mary l.. String field Mrs. Edwin l.. Gregory.
 South Carolina-Mrs. Henry w. Rich ardsona Mrs. George B. Nichols.
 Tennessee-Mrs Charles B. Bryan, Mrs. Edwin Gardner.
 Texas-Mrs. John Lane Henry, Mrs. Seabrook Snyder.
 Virginia-Mrs. Eleanor w Hoard.
 West Virgnia-Mrs. B. D. Splllman, Miss M. J. Vilver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-22
HOWARD COLLEGE TONIGHT.
Franklin Literary Society VIII Cele
 brate Forty-slxth Anniversary.

The forty-sixth anniversary of the Franklin Literary society will take place in the Howard college chapel this even ing at D. m.
 The programme will be as follows: March-Miss Blanche Weller.
 Prayer.
 Address of Welcome--J. O. Callie. Vocal Solo--Miss Carrie Allen.
 Declamation--W. T. Kettles.
 Piano Duet--Miss Blanche Weller and Miss Annah Chilosm.
 Piano Duet-Miss Blanche Weller, Miss Annah Chilosm.
 Debate-Resolved that the United States should adopt a permanent policy of ex- pansion. Affirmative--A. l.. Smith, Mega tive-W. T. O'Haro.
 Piano Solo--Miss Annah Chilosm.
 Oraton-P. P. Burns.
 Solo-Miss Roberta Hewitt.
 Decisions of judges.
 All friends of the college are cordially invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-22
RAILROAD WORLD.

F. O. Becker, general agent of the Rock Island Frisco system, with head quarters in Birmingham, has returned from trip to Chicago, where he went to confer with the officials of the company, President Davidson and the other newly elected officials of the system are ex. pected to make a trip of inspection to the Birmingham district at some time in the near future
 J. S. B. Thompson of Atlanta, general agent; M. M Richey of Birmingham, as- sstant general superintendent; c. A. Ben- scoter of Chattanooga, assistant general passenger agent; J. J. Cotter of Birming- ham, superintendent; J. w. Webb of Co., lumbus. Mss. assistant superintendent of the Birmingham division; C. M Reeves of Columbus, train master, and Col. Mor- ton Mayre of Richmond, all of them ex- cept the latter being officials of the Southern railway, have completed tour of inspection of the Birmingham division of the road in Mississippi. The entire party returned to Birmingham yesterday morning J. w. Webb. the assistant su- perintendent, with headquarters in Co., lumbus, was recently appointed to the new position having been the general agent at Greenvile previous to this time. MT. Thompson has gone to Mobile.
 w. B. Clements, travelling passenger agent of the Seaboard Air Line, with headquarters in Atlanta, was in Birming- ham yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-22
FOSTER CASE WILL
 BE DECIDED TODAY
JUDGE FEAGiN HAS BRIEFS UNI DER INVESTMENT STILL LOOK. ING UP LAW ON SUBJEcT-RE- CARDS LAWN SPRINkLlNe.

Judge Feagin still has under advisement the case of W. B. Foster. cashier of the Birmingham Water Works company, who was arrested and Is being tried on a charge of violating the section of the city code which forbids the company charging 50 cents extra per month for sprinkling lawns
 The attorneys In the case submitted more briefs and argued the case for an hour yesterday before Judge Feagin. who stated that he would probably rem der his decision this morning. He is still looking up the law.
 The question at issue Is whether the word residence" in the ordinance means the lawn. For instance, if the rate on a three-room house Is 30 cents month, whether or not that includes sprinkling the lawn, as part of the residence The city attorney holds that residence does Include the lawn, and the water works officials claim that 1t does not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-22
LIEUT.. GOV. CUNNINGHAM
 RETURNS FROM EUROPE

Dr. R. M Cunningham, lieutenant gov- ernor of Alabama, who has been abroad since last fall, arrived in Birmingham by the Southern railway last night and immediately took a trolley car for his home in Ensley. He went to Europe to apply himself to hospital work. and his time was spent in one of the great in- stitutions of Berlin.
 pr. Cunningham returns at this time as heretofore published, in response to cable advices from Montgomery to the effect that Governor Jelks was in poor health and would leave for New Mexico for needed rest The law provides that when the governor is absent for period exceeding twenty days it shall be the duty of the lieutenant governor to act in his place.
 Asked as to the wording of the cable gram and about when he would proceed to the capital, Dr. Cunningham said, as he came from the train, that he must be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-22

excused from discussing these questions. Whatever information he had received in Berlin was, he sald confidential.
 '1 sincerely hope that Governor Jelks is not seriously indisposed," said Dr. Cunningham, land that he will soon be able to return home and resume the duties of the executive office"
 Dr. Cunningham spent four months and a half in the Berlin hospital. He had in- tenoed remaining there until May 1 and then making months tour of the con- tlnent. He spoke in high terms of the hospital service in Berlin and said he thought the time spent there had been very profitable to him. He left Berlin on Friday. April and sailed from Southampton on the steamer Wilhelm der Crosse last Wednesday week. The ship reached New York harbor last Tuesday, but he did not land until Wednesday.
 Governor Jelks is in Las Vegas, N. NJ, having reached there last Saturday. He bore the trip well and is believed to be making good progress toward the re- coyery of his health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-22
PRATERNAL HALL
 ASSN PERMANENT
DIRECTORS MET LAST NIGHT AND ELECTED oFFlcERS-ONLYO ONE DIRECTOR ABsENT-ANoTH MEETING NEXT WEEK.

At a meeting of the directors of the Bir- mingham Frateinal Hall associa tion, held last night in the parlors of the Metropoli- tan hotel, the permanent organization was effected, and the election of officers re- suited as follows:
 President, E. Lesser of Phoenix Lodge No. 25, K. of P.
 Vice president, Dr. J. E. Davidson of Magnolia Lodge No. 121, I. O. O. F.
 Secretary, Eli P. Smith of Birmingham Lodge No. S5, K. of P.
 Treasurer George Huddleston of Mineral City Lodge No. "A, l. o. o. F.
 The Fraternal Hall association Is com posed of representatives of the Knights of Pythas and the Odd Fellow lodges of Birmingham, and it's object is the erection of a suitable home for these two organiz- ations in Birmingham. The association has already purchased a lot on Third ave- hue just east Of Twenty-second street. and it Is hoped that work on a home will be commenced this year.
 There are eleven directors of the asso- citation, each representing either an Odd lodge, and ten of them were present at the meeting last night. Another meeting will be held at o'clock in the parlors of the Metropolitan hotel week from today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-22
THE IMMORTALITY. New Names Mentioned For Race, Alderman j. R. Copeland.

The name of. j. R. Copeland, at present a member of the board of aldermen from the Fourth ward is mentioned In connec- tion with the race for mayor. When asked last night concerning the report, MT. Copeland stated that he has the matter under consideration.
 Three candidates have already an- nounced for the office of mayor. They are c. S. Simmons, Thomas c. Mcdonald, ex-chief of police, and M. H. Crittenden. The names of r. NJ. Jackson and Culpep- per Exum have also been mentioned re- gently in connection with the mayoralty race.
 Mayor Drennen has announced positive ly that he will not be a candidate for re- election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-22
Dixie Troubadours,

The attraction for the Bijou next week will be the Dixie Troubadours. an or ganization of the highest quality of mus ical comedy, and that it will prove to be one of the most entertaining offer ings of the season is the anticipation of Harlan. the directors who have met with such great success over the Wells circuit this season.
 The company has just been organized by Otis Harlan in New York and it em- braces some of the most exclusive musi- cal comedy talent. The plan of the enter tainment will be series of high class speciality numbers, and George Tooton Smith comedy called "Tit for Tat" that will prominently introduce every member It Is a plan that will please because 1t is entirely original and new. The feature of the offering will be the introduction of the famous Eight English Girls, who have but recently carried New York by storm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-22

were dishes prepared from whole wheat biscuit. It was a novelty as well as a very palatable banquet.
 J. A. Van Hoose acted as toast master and was very happy in his introductions Specially was this true when he intro duced J. B. Gibson as the double first cousin of Vulcan. The speakers were; George J. Williams, southern organizer of the Retail Clerks association, who spoke on the national organization, and the good results of the merchants get ting together and becoming better ac- ouainted Ross c. Smith, who spoke a few words of welcome, and referred to Alabama's great resources and the pros poets for future development. J. w, Thatcher of Toledo, O., representative Of a large firm, who told several good sto- ries, much to the amusement of the lis teners George A. Black, representative of the National Food company, and tht chef who prepared the banquet, who told something of the large works of his firm at Niagara Falls; the Rev A. J. Dickin- son, D. D., spoke on the social Influence of the modern grocer.
 Dr. Riddick followed the evolution of the country storekeeper into the modern grocer, and his remarks were witty and appropriate. w. P. G. Harding recited an original poem on the grocer which caused rounds of applause. In rhyme and facts 1t was appropriate to the occa- sion. J. B. Gibson was the last speaker and he also spoke on the resources of the state, going into detail as to the ad- vantages of the various districts.
 Today's Programme.
 The programme for today is as follows:
 1O:OO O. o'clock-Address, A. W. Farlinger Atlanta, Ga.
 Report of committee on bylaws.
 Report of committee on resolutions.
 General discussion.
 Address, Hon. Escar Floyd.
 Address, John Bratton, editor Southern Merchant, Atlanta.
 Address, E. B. McCarty, Demopolis Ala, "The Foundation of the Retail Grocers Success in Alabama"
 Address. J W. Thatcher, Toledo, O., "The Natural Law of Trade"
 Afternoon, 200 oclock-Election Of of- ficers.
 Installation of officers.
 Selection of place of next meeting.
 Appointment of standing committees.
 Meeting of board of directors.
 Adjournment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-22
CHANCELLOR KELLEY. He Was We'll Enough to Leave St, vincents Yesterday.

Chancellor R. B. Kelley of Anniston, who suffered an attack of appendicitis while here Sunday, and was carried to St. Vincents hospital for treatment, has left the institution. having sufficiently recovered from the attack. which was not as serious as vas thought at first
 Chancellor Kelley is contemplating nov ing to Birmingham from Anniston, his present location, when his term of office exDires
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-22
Petitions In Bankruptcy

The following petitions In bankruptcy have been filed:
 W. B. Genung of Birmingham; liabili- ties $276 assets $20.
 J. D. Malisham of Birmingham liabili- ties $205. assets s25.
 John Starks of Birmingham; liabilities $220, assets $25
 P l.. Lewis of Birmingham; liabilities $135. assets $175.
 M. Luster of Birmingham; liabilities $50, assets none.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-22
LIGHT AND HEAT.
Woodward Construction Company tc
 Install a Plant

An electric light, steam-heating appa- ratus and power plant is to be installed In the basement of the First National bank building by the Woodward Con- struction company. The plants will fur nish these commodities for the bank building, the Woodward building and the Metropolitan hotel building. all of which are owned by the company. The com pany has applied to the city council for the privilege of laying steam pipes. wa- ter pipes and conduits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-22
Mrs. winsIow's Soothing Syrup.

The best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS bv MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHEs the CHILD, ,SOFTENs the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLO, and is twenty-five cents bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-22
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Knowles.

The Knowles, hypnotists, continue to please their audiences at the Jefferson theatre These two clever people are con- sidered among the best hypnotists in the United States and their engagements ev erywhere have been remarkably success full.
 The Knowles will be at the Jefferson for the remainder of the week.