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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Progress on New Railway Bridge.

At the present rate of progress the con-
struction of the new steel railway bridge
across the Potomac will be completed in the
latter part of July but it is stated 1t will
not be opened for service for several weeks
after that, owing to the incomplete state of
the approaches.
During the past week a big travelling
crane has been erected at the Virginia end
of the bridge, and yesterday the putting to-
gether of the iron parts was started from
the southern approach
Four spans are to be constructed from
the Virginia end to the center draw span,
and at the rate work has gone ahead on the
other end these four spans should be COM
pleted in as many weeks At the Washing
ton end four spans are completed, one par
TALLY completed and two are YET to be done
The work on the stone piers across the Po-
tomac Park, on which the overhead tracks
will run into this city, is progressing we'll
and several of them are about finished. At
the Virginia end the track from the ground
level is about ready to be connected with
the one running upon the trestle, and it Is
believed that cars will be running upon it
before the end of next week.
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PROPOSES TO CELEBRATE.
The Anti-Saloon League to Observe
18th Anniversary.

The Anti-SaIoon League met recently in
executive session at Mr.. H. NJ. Kingsley's
office, SIG sth street northwest. The at
tendance was large. Mr.. J. L. Ewin. presi-
dent, presided and Mrs. Sawyer. assistant
secretary, recorded the minutes. A step
recently taken by the management of the
b. and o. railroad to prevent the opening
of saloons near the tracks of that road in
the District, was noted and approved. The
completed program for the celebration Of
the eleventh anniversary of the league in
Mount Vernon Place NJ. E. Church South.
Sunday evening, the Goth instant, was con-
stdered and adopted.
President Ewin will preside The opening
exercises will include the singing of Hymn
No. 572, and an invocation by Mr.. ]. S.
Biackford, grand chaplain of the Grand
Lodge OF Good Templars. The opening ad-
dress will be given by William w. MILAN. A
brief review of the growth Of the league
and its work will be presented by Owen P.
kellar, first vice president. The methods
for antagonizing the work and influence Of
the saloon, as these are pursued by tenn
perance reformers in Europe will be ex-
plalned In an address by Mr.. J. E. Austin,
an active campaigner in London for many
years. A talk upon the judicial phases Of
the subject under consideration will be
mace by Judge Edward P. Seeds Of the
United States treasury.
Inc addresses will be interspersed with
vocal solos. Caledonia" by Mrs s. A.
Flower, and IF Were a Voice" by Miss
Lillian Chenowith: Mr.. Edgar Robinson, or
gamist. Mr.. Page Zimmerman. precentor,
versary exercises will close with the hymn
onward Christian Soldiers
Inc program was arranged by Mr.. Austin
and Mrs. Isabella Helmick
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25

Plans for house to be erected by w. z.
Worcester on Spring street near Holmead
avenue have been prepared by Harding 4
Cpman. architects. The exterior walls will
be built of brick of light shade with stone
trimmings There will be nine rooms and
bath In the house, and on the rear of the
lot a stable.
The same firm has designed a row of
eight two-story flats to be erected by B. H.
Warner on Decatur street between 21st and
22d streets. Press brick of light shade
with stone will be used in the construction
OF the fronts. On the first floor of each
house Will be suite of five rooms and
BATH while on the second floor the suites
will contain six rooms. with the use of
store room in the attic story which occu-
pies the front of the building and gives the
structure the appearance of a three-story
house
Eight fats of similar design and capa city
have been planned by the same firm and
are to be built by Frank q. Carpenter at
the corner of 18th and Yale streets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Floating Bar Room.

The authorities at Alexandria are having
trouble with a floating barroom. which,
anchoring in the river out of Virginia
Jurisdiction, sells liquor on Sunday unmo-
Tested. The floating barroom is steam
launch said to belong in this city. Last
Sunday it made its appearance anchored
off Jones Point, and with small boats a
steady stream of customers passed to and
from the launch all day. Alexandria, I'M
der the Mann law. Is dry town Sun
days. 1t is difficult to get drink there,
and the thirsty part of its population hailed
the floating barroom with gladness. The
Alexandria authorities are now trying to
figure out some plan to close up the bust
ness, but 1t is stated they have hit on
none. The owner of the craft has United
States license to sell liquor, and is not on
Virginia Jurisdiction, being neither in the
District of Columbia nor Maryland, as the
boats shifts about.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
ARCHITECTS NAMED.
Assistants to Building Inspector in
Preparing Plans for School Structures

The Commissioners today appointed the
architects for the two new school build
ings to be erected in the first and sixth
divisions. respectively. Architect George
o. Totten, jr., is appointed to assist the
inspector of buildings in preparing the de-
sign for the new Henry T. Blow School. in
the sixth division, Northeast Washington.
and Architect George A. Didden is appoint
ed to assist in preparing the plans and
specifications for the John w. Ross School,
to be erected in the first division, Mount
Pleasant
The sites for these two buildings were
purchased by the Commissioners during
the past week. The Henry T. Blow School
will be numbered 145 and the John w.
Ross School will bear the number 146. Both
buildings will contain eight rooms.
The compensation of Architect Totter
will be 500. while Mr.. Didden will be paid
~ per cent Of the contract price of the
building. both compensations contingent
upon the contracts for the buildings being
within the amount available for their con-
structiOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Good Templars Meeting.

Minnehaha Lodge, No. 1, of the l. o. G.
T.. met Tuesday evening In Concordia Hall,
5O6 9Th street northwest. Chief Templar
Henry F. Smith presided. A social session
was held. after which a program arranged
by Past Chief Bedford. was rendered.
Plano solos were given by Mr.. Morgan
McCathran; vocal solos by Miss Grace
Ford, Mrs. Carrie Smith, pianist, accom-
panying; a recital was given by Mr.. ]. H.
Portch: a selection marking characteristics
Myrtle Balderson. and an address made by
Judge Nicho
Silver Star Lodge. No. 20, I. O. G. T., met
in Good Templar Hall, on the Brookville
road. Tenleytown. on Thursday evening
A special guest was Past Grand Tempiar
T. w. Glover of New Zealand. Past Chief
Templar J. T. Finney presided
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
BROUGHT HIM BAD LUCK.
Nathan Holmes Fined 500 for Carry
ing a Revolver.

Nathan Holmes, a colored resident OF VIZ
ginia arrived here late last night from
Leesburg. using the ankle express AT
an early hour this morning Policeman
Wash. Sanford found the visitor near the
Center market looking for trouble, and took
him into custody. When searched at the
station house pistol was found in Holmes
hip pocket, and because of that fact he
was arraigned in the Police Court later In
the day on a charge of carrying concealed
weapon.
What do you want to carry a pistol for?'
Judge Scott asked the Vi1ginian.
II found the shooter in Leesburg yester-
day. and picked it up because l thought 1t
might bring me good luck" Nathan an
swered
ITS against the law to carry weapon
here" Prosecutor Pugh told the man, land
I'm afraid it will bring you bad luck"
Judge Scott was of the same mind and
imposed a tax Of 500 on Nathan, giving
him the privilege of spending six months
on the farm in default Of payment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Women Press Writers.

The Woman's National Press Association
held its last regular meeting for the season
yesterday evening at the Gloucester, with
Professor and Mrs. c. H. Hinton as hosts.
Miss Frances Graham French presided. The
subject of the evening. Echoes from the
Biennial" was discussed by Mrs. Ellen S.
Cromwell and Mrs. Mary g. Lockwood, del
egates from the association to the General
Federation of, Womens Clubs, which met
recently at st. Louis. Miss French. Mrs.
Cromwell, Miss Hickey and Mrs. Stillman
were elected delegates to the International
League of Press Clubs, which meets in To
ledo in July next. The following alternates
were also elected: Mrs. b. A. Lockwood,
Mrs. NJ. d. Gilchrst of Ashtabula, Ohio:
Mrs. NJ NJ. Prescott and Miss E. B. Foster.
After the business meeting light refresh
mentS were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Funeral of Mrs. May Bachelor.

Funeral services were held this afternoon
over the remains of Mrs. May ]. Bachelor,
wife of Charles A. Bachelor, whose death
occurred yesterday morning at the Co.
lumbar University Hospital at S:35 o'clock.
The services were conducted at the family
residence. No. CPS X street northwest, by
Rev. ]. H. Buhrer, pastor of the First Re
formed Trinity Church, corner 9th and N
streets. The casket was completely hidden
beneath handsome fiorak pieces sent by her
large circle of friends and relatives. The
pallbearers were Mr.. Benjamin r. Coles
Mr.. John Thomas. Mr.. Howard Fisk and
Mr.. John Geier. The interment, which was
private, took place in Prospect Hill ceme-
terry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Few Sail Boats Now.

The day of pleasure boats on the Po-
tomac depending solely on the wind for
motive power is about passed, and now
there are but few boats that are not
equipped with gasoline engine Of some
type and propeller Wheel to make them
Independent of wind and tide. Two years
ago the auxiliary power craft was a rarely
on the river. and since that time the popu-
larity of the gasoline explosive engine has
advanced with rapid strides The latest
boat to be equipped with power is the lit
tie sailing yacht Acme. She is now lying
at Reagan's boat house, and within the
next two or three days she will be sup
piled with a six horsepower engine and
wheel. This outfit WILL it is stated. give
her a speed Of eight or nine miles an hour
on small consumption of gasoline.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hall at
IL am. 2:3O and $50 pm.
Steamer Pentz for River View at IL a. M.
2:I5 and 6:15 pm.
Steamer +. V. Arrowsmith for Colonial
Beach at $40 am
Steamer Louise leaves 32d and canal for
Great Falls at $50 am.
Weems line for Baltimore and river land
ings at pm.
Norfolk and Washington steamer for
Fortress Monroe and Norfolk at $50 p. m
Randall line for Colonial Beach. Maddox
creek and intermediate landings at I am
Trains leave District line station for
Chesapeake Beach at 9:25 and IL 9. m. 2:3O.
4, Z: 10 and 9:4J pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Vegetables Rapidly Maturing.

The crops of table vegetables are rapid
ly maturing on all the truck farms along
the river on the District side from the
Eastern branch to Fox's Ferry. and on
each farm numbers of hands are employed
in gathering the vegetables and preparing
them for market. Two weeks ago the
picking of the green peas was started. and
now string beans. cabbage and some few
tomatoes are being gathered for Washing
ton tables. The truck farms along the
river below this city are now rivaling in
fruitfulness the big farms about Norfolk
and the vegetables raised on them sur
pass anything coming from the south
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Lost on the Slocum.

Among those who lost their lives In the
burning of the General Slocum at New
York early in the month was Mrs. Amelia
Hickman and her two children a young
man and girl, cousins of Mrs John r. SUIT
ton of this city. The day after the dis
aster Harbormaster Sutton received a let
ter announcing the death of Mrs. Heck
man, and In response to his request for
particulars received letter stating she
was aboard the Inflated steamer, and that
the bodies Of the two children We're wedged
in one of the wheel houses. and at the
time the letter was written had not been
taken out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Delegate to National Conference.

Mr.. George S. Wilson, secretary to the
board of charities, returned to Washington
this morning from Portland, Maine, where
he has been in attendance on the national
conference of charities and corrections, held
in Portland from June Is to o. Mr. Wilson
reports a valuable meeting, and states that
the papers on charitable and corrective
methods were of unusual interest
Mr.. Wilson was appointed chairman of
the committee on public dependents, one of
the most important committees of the asso-
citation. The next conference will be held
in Portland, Ore, in June 1905
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Won Gold Medal.

The gold medal given by the late Judge
James b. Sener. in honor of Judge Hol-
combe In the department of law at the
University of Virginia. was won by Mr..
Frank Walker Smith of Birmingham, Ala.
The other two medals in medicine and
mathematics. through some misunderstand-
ing on the part of the professors in charge
of these courses. were not competed for
this year. but will lie next year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Miss Cleary's Junior Pupils.

The junior pupils of Miss Cleary gave
piano recital at the Y. M. c. A. parlors last
Tuesday evening, and all did extremely
creditable work. Those taking part were
Mary Cameron, Bessie Stamler. Aletta
Magruder, Elizabeth Quigley. Anna Magru-
der, Marguerite Mundel. Augusta Ma
gruder, Louise Howers John kernan,-Mau-
rice May and Edward LAWYER. Mrs Joseph
Chunn sang two songs which were highly
appreciated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Retired on Pension.

The police retiring board has found Pri-
vate John Hart of the metropolitan police
force unable to perform police duties. by
reason of physical disabilities contracted
in the line of duty, and the board there
fore recommends that he be retired on
pension of $50 month. Private Hart has
been a member of the force twenty-four
years He is sixty-six years of age.
Major Sylvester has concurred In the
recommendation of the retiring board and
Commissioner West has approved the ac-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Dance in Honor Of Teachers.

The eighth grade scholars of the Mott
School last night rendered their principal
dance at their school building. Among
those present were: Miss Heathman, prin-
cipal; Misses Robinson, Ross. Van Brackle,
Collier. Davis, Wilson, Brent. Jones. Penn.
Pryor. Gordon, Newman, Garnet and Well
bourne. and Messrs. Evans. c. Hilyer. F.
tlilyer, A. Curtis, NJ. Curtis. Savoy, Allen.
Fisher. Fosque, Peace, Conway and Heath
M
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Special Sermon to Red Men.

The members Of the Improved Order of
Red Men and the Degree of Pocahontas
will attend divine service tomorrow even
ing at the First Methodist Church, on 4th
street near street southeast, where the
pastor Of the church, REV. A. S. Beane, who
is an old member of the order, will preach
a sermon on "Redmanship." 1t is expected
that a large number of members of the or
der will attend. Theysw meet at No. 316
Pennsylvania avenue southeast and pro-
coed from there to the church in a body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
EXCURSIONS.

At Chevy Chase lake the attendance at
the evening concerts by the Marine Band
players has been above the average at
every performance. New programs are ar
ranged for each evenings concert, the cias-
sic and standard selections largely COM
posing the score. The band performs in the
pavilion at the close of the concerts, dane
ing holding sway from then until closing
hour Ample provisions are made for
those who seek other forms Of recreation.
bowling, shooting, rowing and similar
amusements- The ride to Chevy Chase
lake constitutes one of the most enjoyable
being perfect, and the country en- route
beautiful in every respect.
The Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Company has made arrangements Tor Two
special trips which will afford most de-
lightful means Of spending the Fourth OUT
of town. Reduced rate tickets Will be SOLO
Saturday, July 2, and Sunday, July y. ior
the trip to Old Point Comfort and Norfolk.
good for the round trip returning to TINS
city Tuesday morning. July 5. These TICK
cts will be accepted on the regular steamer
leaving Saturday evening, and SUNDAY
morning a special steamer, which Will
sail at $50 o'clock, making the trip by
daylight The special weekend trips OF
this company are proving more popular as
the season advances, the special rate max
ing them very attractive. Steamers sail
daily at $50 pm. from the wharf, foot OF
7th street. connecting at Norfolk with
steamers for New York and Boston.
Those who do not care to go to Colonal
Beach this afternoon at $40 O'Clock can
take the steamer Harry Randall from the
River View wharf tomorrow morning az
s:45 o'clock. and an enjoyable outing will
be had, no matter which trip Is taken.
These trips to Colonial Beach will be mace
every Saturday evening and Sunday morn
ing during June. The regular daly 'Ilps
will start early in July. On the return trip
the steamer will leave the Beach at p.m.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Coast SURVEY Steamers INSPECTED

Mr.. Herbert c. Ogden, photographic In
spector, from the coast survey Office in
this city, was in Baltimore yesterday and
visited and inspected the coast survey
steamers Bache, Blake and Endeavor. to
determine what repairs are necessary to
the vessels to put them in good order for
active service The overhauling of the YES
sells will be begun at once and they will be
made ready for duty as soon as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Death Of George R. slye.

Mr.. George r. Slye, a magistrate and old
resident Of ST. Marys county, Md. died
suddenly of heart disease Tuesday Funeral
services were held at Chaptico Church We'd
nesday, at which Rev. Barker Turner Of
fficia ted. Mr. Slye was the father of
Messrs. George NJ, Frank and Harry L.
SlYe Of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Worlds Fair Rates.

Via Chesapeake & Ohio Route.
Coach excursion tickets each Saturday in
June. $1,000; 15-day tickets, $215O; 60-day
tickets $1,000; season tickets, 21.20-two
latter optional one way via Chicago, with
tcn-day stopover there without extra charge
on deposit of ticket ten-day stopover
at Cincinnati on all but coach excursion
tickets Grandest scenery east of the
Rockies. Particulars, c. & Q. ticket offices.
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Remains of Mr.. Letter Inferred.

The remains of the late Levi q. Letter
have been inferred in Rock Creek cemetery,
only Mrs. Letter, her two unmarried daugh-
tiers and Joseph Letter being present. The
body was placed in a grave into which had
been previously lowered heavy steel Orders
which spanned the space left for the coffin.
After the coffin had been placed under the
Orders quantity of cement and concrete
was thrown on top of the mortuary box,
and will harden, forming a solid mass, in
which the body will be incased as though
1t was sealed in solid rock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
THE STAR BY MAIL.

The Star will be mailed to any adj
dress in the United States or Canada
for IL cents per week. - cents for
two weeks or 80 cents per month,
postage prepaid. Payment to be
made INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.
The address may be changed as fire.
Quently as desired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Notice to Investors.

The attention of investors. contractors.
builders and homeSeekers is invited to the
sale by trustees on the 9th of June in
slant. at 4:30 pm, of that beautiful cor
ner of 18th street and Maryland avenue
northeast, containing 21,G0O feet of ground
and improved by two fine two-story brick
buildings, in square No. 1907. 1t"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Continuation of Lawn Fete.

The lawn fete which Is being given this
week for the benefit Of the Church Of the
Sacred Heart l4th street and Whitney ave-
nue. northwest on the lawn north of the
church, will be continued next week by
reason Of several nights being lost the
present week on account of rain The fete
yond expectation. but 1t will be continued
in the hope of adding still further to the
fund for the contingent expenses of the
church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
In the New Church.

Arrangements have been completed by
the congregation of st. Vincent de PauPs
Catholic Church. South Capitol and M
streets southeast, Rev. p. ]. O'Connell, pas
tor, to celebrate mass tomorrow in their
new church building. The dedication by
the cardinal will take place later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Piano Pupils Recital.

The senior class of Mrs. William w.
keck gave an interesting recital program
Friday evening at her studio, 726 G street
northeast, assisted by Miss Flora V. Stur-
gis soprano soloist. The program included
numbers by Bohm, Krug, Behr. Tobani,
Lerman. Ashton, Labitsky, Grieg and Alet-
ter. Six pupils only were presented, Miss
Pauline Reagan. Miss Nellie Wallace, Miss
Laura Cheshire, Miss Annie Ellison, Miss
Alice Steele and Miss Bessie Stonnell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Low-Rate Coach Excursion to st. Louis

Worlds Fair every Tuesday In June, via
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Only Sl700 round trip. Tickets good 60
ing in day coaches only. limited to return
ten days. including, date of sale Trains
will leave Washington. New Jersey avenue
and St. at 1905 am, June 80 Call at
go Penna. ave, and at station, for full
particulars.-AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Through Vestibuled Trains to st.

Louis via B. & o. R. R.
For Worlds Fair travel Standard coaches.
drawing room sleeping cars, observation
cars and dining cars. Leave Washington
1905 am, 1905 pm. and 12:45 night, arriv-
ing st. Louis 1890 noon, 6 p m. next day
and 1:23 second morning, respectively
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
CITY ITEMS.

Incompatible Homemade Berry Pies.
We use the best and freshest fruits and
berries in making our pies-just you
would do in making them at home We
bake them in the home way-and they are
fncomparably delicious. zoe. each. delivered
anywhere. Holmes Bakery 1st and E SITS
Phone Z. S64. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25

A slight fire occurred in the meat house
of Alexander Shafer, in the rear of 916
Maryland avenue northeast. late yesterday
afternoon. No. 10 engine company respond
ed to a local alarm, and the blaze was ex-
tinguished before more than $50 damage
had been done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Special Fourth of July Excursions,

By day and night, via superb steamers OF
NSrfolk & Washington Steamboat Co. going
Saturday, the ID on regular night steamer;
Sunday morning. the Sd, at $50. on speclai
day steamer Faley's Band VIII DE aoo ..n,i
roth steamers leave Norfolk and "Old
Point Monday evening the 4th. Roundup
tickets So so Office, Bond bldg. Phone 2zsV'
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Mr.. Gilliland's Condition Improves.

Mr. Z. E. Helm of the District engineer
department has returned from a visit to
Clifton Forge, Va. where he went to see
Mr.. George L. Gilliland of this cit :. who
has been confined in a hospital there as a
result of an injury received several weeks
ago. Mr.. Gilliland's condition is much i'm
proved. and it is possible that he will be
able to return to his home in this city
within a week or ten days