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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL.
seeman- Millican Aggregation - Open
ing Performance Last Night.

The Seeman-Millcan Mardi Gras Festival
Company drew hundreds of persons to the
circus grounds yesterday afternoon and
evening. The open space where the COM
pany had established itself had the appear
ance of the midway of some fair, each show
being given under a separate tent with nu-
merous other smaller exhibition and VEN
ders' tents grouped about Each perform
ance had its barker before its tent door
crying for trade and circus band played
continuously.
The first performance began at O'Clock
In the afternoon, after a postponement OF a
day, and all of the shows remained In fuli
swing until II pm. The feature OF the
day was the ascension of Jack Castle In
ninety-foot balloon at Z pm. He rose
with the huge bag of gas, remained sus-
pended for a short time and then descended
gracefully in a parachute. All this and
many other exhibitions were given IN
the open air before persons who had paid
no admission.
Other open-air performances were the
slack-wire work of 'Koster' and the
trapeze exhibition of BLUE" Some of the
titles of the most interesting of the tent
performances are the factory of fun ana
''Uno the woman who eats raw meat
The performances will continue through
out this week, every afternoon and evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
ACCIDENTAL DEATH.
Guy Reckwith Drowned Yesterday
Afternoon in Rock Creek,

A drowning accident occurred yesterday
afternoon in Rock creek just beyond
the District line, in which the vic
tim was Guy Beckwith. twelve years
old. The drowning occurred in sight
of Roy Beckwith, his brother who is four
teen years old. and a companion named
William Brainerd. The boys left the home
OF the parents of the brothers, Mr.. and
Mrs. Zachariah Beckwith. on the Rock
Creek Ford road, shortly before noon. and
went to the creek to enjoy bath. They
could not swim. 1t is stated. and when the
younger of the brothers got into the deep
water he sank.
An effort made to hand him a stick and
save him from drowning failed, and then
the boys screamed for assistance. Their
appeal was answered by Michael and WI.
liam Callahan and they recovered the body.
but not in time to save the boys life. Mag
fstrate Herbert Claude. acting coroner,
held an inquest later in the day, and a ver-
dict Of accidental death was returned. The
body was then removed to the home of the
parents of the boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Marshall Han AT
10 am. 2:3O and $50 pm; Indian Head at
$50 pm
Steamer Pentz for River View at 10 a'm
21J and 6:45 pm.
Steamer Arrowsmith for Colonlal beach
at S:43 am
Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 a m. and = 80 pm.
Norfolk and Washington steamer ioi
Fortress Monroe and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Randall line for Colonial Beach Maddox
creek and intermediate landings at am
Steamer Estelle Randall for Giymoh' anu
intermediate landings at am
wsems line for Baltimore and river land
ings at pm.
Trains leave District line station TOT
Chesapeake Beach at 9:25 and IL am 1'oo'
b:35, 40 and 9:i3 pm.
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Resolutions of Regret.

At the last regular meeting of Columbia
Lodge. No. IA. l. A. of NJ, resolutions were
adopted expressing regret for the death OF
VIM. II. Smith and John Waldman, mem
bers of the lodge. 1t was set forth that the
members deplore the loss of faithful
brothers who were taken from our midst
so suddenly" and sincere and heartful SYM
patty is extended to the bereaved relatives
of the deceased. 1t was ordered that copy
Of the resolutions be spread on the minutes
and that a copy be forwarded to the fami-
lies of the deceased members; also that the
lodge charter be draped for Il period of
by Price Il, Haller, +. II. Litchfield and
Christian Herold. committee, and were at
tested by William J. O'I3rien. secretary.
The deceased members were among the
victims of the recent accident on the re-
gatta course on Georgetown water front.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
Ordered by Commissioners.

The Commissioners have ordered
That the following water mains be laid
under the provisions of the act of Congress
approved April %, 1904, the same being
necessary in the judgment of the Commits
sioners for the public safety, health COM
fort and convenience:
Three hundred and eighty-five feet more
or less, of eight-inch water main in the
west side of 18th street between and ID
streets northeast, and eighty-two feet,
more or less. of eight-inch water main in
the north side of X street west from 9th
street southeast.
That the sum of 81 O00 is hereby author
lied to be expended from the appropra-
ton for elimination of grade crossings -
and the sum of $500 from deposit No 1873
b. q o. Railroad Company, to be expended
by day labor for work necessary to the
restoration of surface conditions of Florida
avenue northeast between New York ave
nue. and 4th street.
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ENTER A DENIAL.
One Brotherhood of Carpenters Not to
Affiliate With New Alliance.

A strong denial was made last night at
meeting of the brotherhood of Carpenters,
No. HOB. of the charge that 1T intended
to affiliate with the local branch OF ths
Structural Building Trades Alliance OF
America. which is said to be In course OF
formal ton by other carpenters unions here,
in combination with the painters. pas
terers and other trades. Local No. llo5'
members of which made this denial, IS
composed of bench and mill hands.
At meeting of a number of carpenters
painters and plasterers Saturday night
further steps were taken, 1t Is SAID, look
ing to the organization of a local pranch
of the alliance. A communication has been
received by those interested giving the
aims and objects of the new organiza-
ton These are stated as follows
l. The establishment of local and inter-
national boards Of arbitration to settle
disputes as they arise, without having TO
resort to strikes.
2 When necessary to give international
sympathetic support to all trades animated
where local boards fail in their eHortS 10
adjust difficulties.
3 To safeguard, protect and watch over
the interests of the members OF the Or
ganiZation affiliated.
4. To protect the autonomy OF the seVeral
trades represented.
D. To keep agreements inviolate.
6. To avoid and discourage strikes, II
possible, and to prevent internal strife and
friction in the building trades industry
and substitute arbitration to settle trade
disputes.
I. To oppose the foundation of dual and
rival bodies; demand their complete an
inhalation and to assist only such unions as
are affiliated with their respective national
or international union, conforming to this
declaration of principles.
s. To encourage and maintain fraterna!
relations with existing recognized central
bodies and to emphasize the necessity OF
Capitalization of organized wage-earners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
PROMISES IMPROVEMENT.
Col Parker's Personal Supervision Of
Garbage Service.

Col. Myron NJ Parker, president of the
Washington Fertilizer Company the con-
tractor for the collection of garbage, paid
a personal visit to Commissioner Macfar-
land this morning to consult with him re-
garding the situation to the collection of
the garbage Col. Parker stated that he
came to Washington from his summer home
in Maine for the purpose of taking hold of
the matter personally, so that the present
conditions can be relieved much as pos
sble He told the Commissioner he would
do everything that could be done to insure
the proper fultillment of his contract. If
necessary he said, he will go to Alexan-
dria or Baltimore for teams with which to
carry on the work.
The Commissioner told him there was a
decided room for Improvement, but that
he felt assured that the company would do
al, it could Col. Parker said there are
seventy-eight teams at work this morning.
There were fifty complaints received today,
an increase of four over the number re-
ceived yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
Forget Your Stomach.

Outdoor life. fruit and berries in plenty,
light clothing and a change from the
hearty diet of winter make the summer
months the best time of the whole year to
cure dyspepsia.
A Mi-o-na tablet taken after each meal
will soothe and heal the inflamed stomach
lining, aid in assimilation and digestion
will increase the vitality and give strength
and tone to all the digestive organs, SO
that you can forget your stomach. Milo
ma is the one remedy for the cure of dyS-
pepsia that is sold on an absolute guaran-
tee by Henry Evans to refund the money
in case it does not cure.
If after you have used Mi-o-na for a
month you do not feel satisfied that it has
done all you expected, take back the empty
boxes (each box contains two weeks treat
ment) to Henry Evans and he will refund
your money without question. The risk is
all his, and you are the sole judge as to
whether the remedy costs you anything
or not.
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Compulsory Tipping.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Is tipping" compulsory in Washington?
Is this imported evil so deeply rooted here
that we can't dodge its exactions? Last
night / placed an order with a baggage
transfer company to call for a trunk and
paid the required charges. This morning
the wagon came and two men (white) took
the trunk I'VE get something extra for
this" said one man, while the other stood
by. The tone was peremptory, as though
there could be no room for argument or
dissent 1t was blackmail-pay up or have
your baggage Jared. paid. The tip was
30 per cent smaller than it would have been
had 1t not been demanded. 1 am sure these
fellows habitually impose upon inexper1-
erced persons. My trunk weighed sixty
pounds and live on the second floor of an
apartment house having freight elevator
There was no unusual hardship in the task
Of these baggage handlers
AMERICAN,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
BELIEVED TO BE INSANE.
Elderly Colored Man Who is in Town
on Mysterious Errand.

Policeman Bum of Anacostia was ap-
preached by an elderly colored man at
Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street this
morning and told by the latter that he had
come here for the purpose of attending
meeting In which, he stated, Represen-
tative Mudd is interested. The old man
gave his name as Isaac Summers and
showed the officer a metallic emblem upon
which was inscribed Long Live the Presi-
dent" The original thirteen states were
also inscribed upon the rusty emblem. At
tached to the emblem was a rusty key and
the possessor of 1t said he valued 1t at
5000.
Il picked it up six months after I was
told l would find it, he said. after reach
ing police headquarters. 'and would
rather have left 5000 on the road than
would this button"
There was secret significance attached
to the key, he stated, which he did not
care to divulge. He said he had formerly
lived near Contee station, Prince Georges
county, Nd. and that he had made speeches
and voted for Representative Mudd a num-
Der Of times. Lately he has lived near War
renton, Va, where he was born and visited
his brother and sister at Arlington. During
the war, he said, he was In ALEXANDRIA,
where he helped to uplift the government
Now he thinks the government owes him
a living, and it is his intention to ask for
situation. Two of his brothers, he stated
were sent to Liberia, which he character
tied as a free country" He thinks the
government should make some provision for
bringing them here or sending him there.
Summers says there is a mystery con-
nected with the meeting that is to be held
here and as near as he can make out 1t is
to be some kind of a peace council. When
or where 1t is to be held he did not know,
but he felt that if he could see representa-
tive Mudd the latter would straighten out
matters for him.
When searched at headquarters the officer
found in the pockets of the prisoner cioth-
ing a number of trinkets that had been
covered with parafine One of them was a
miniature dagger in which two five-dollar
gold pieces had been set. Sanitary Ofhcer
Frank took charge of the prisoner ana VIII
have the police surgeons pass upon his
sanity.
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OBJECTS TO ASSESSMENT.
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany Files Protest.

The Commissioners have received letter
from Gen. George H. Harries on behalf of
the Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany, Directing to an assessment of the
costs of repaving two feet of the pavement
adjacent to the north rail of the car tracks
on G street between 7th and 9th streets
northwest against the railway company.
The street has recently been widened by
the Commissioners, and in the opinion of
the District experts 1t needs resurfacing.
Gen. Harries states In his letter that he has
no objection to the resurfacing of the street,
although he REGARDS the present pavement
as very good, and objects to the assessment
of the cost Of the repavng adjacent the
tracks of his road against the COMPANY.
Gen. Harries will be informed that the Com
their decision, and the street will be re-
paved, the railroad company being assessed
for the share that will benefit its property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
Alfred Parkins Dead.

Mr.. Alfred Parkins, who up to about six
years ago conducted real estate business
in this city and Takoma, died recently in
Pittsburg. Mr.. Parkins was well
known business man of this city, Winches-
ter, Va, and New York. He married Miss
B. Walker of this city, and then moved
TO New York and entered into business
there. A few months ago Mr.. Parkins de-
oided to transfer his interests to Pittsburg,
and while making preparations to enter on
a new career he was stricken with a fatal
illness. lnterment was made at VIM
chester.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
|ODD FELLOWS TOUR
PATRIARCHS MILITANT GOING
TO SAN FRANCISCO.
Itinerary Takes Pilgrims Through
Picturesque Scenes of the South
General Council.

The forthcoming pilgrimage of Canton
Washington, Patriarchs Militant. I. o. o.
F. across the continent to San Francisco,
is being looked forward to with pleasurable
anticipation by members of the three
links" fraternity and their families and
friends In this city. The excursionists will
leave Washington on the Sunset Limited
over the Southern railway, Friday night,
September 0, at o o'clock. and will be in
the immediate charge of the subcommittee
on transportation, consisting of Brig. Gen.
E. w. Bradford, Lieut.. Col John 1. Brown
and Capt. Daniel v. Chisholm.
With the chevaliers of Canton Washing
ton will be the local delegates to the meet
ing of the General Military Council and
Sovereign Grand Lodge, 1. o. O. F., which
will be in session at San Francisco from
September II to a. inclusive The Wash
ington party will have special car which
is scheduled to reach the Golden Gate city
on the afternoon of September 16. The ia
nous drill team of Canton Washington
will occupy a special tourist sleeper.
The excursionists will leave San Fran
cisco on the return trip Saturday evening,
September 81 At St. Louis the special
cars will be abandoned and return from
that point to Washington may be either
through Chicago, Cincinnati or Louisville,
by regular train
The handsomely printed itinerary Of the
trip shows that the eXcursionists will be
given an opportunity to view the battle
fields of the south; the picturesque scenery
of the Blue Ridge: the bayous of Louisiana
with their magnolia groves and swaying
Spanish moss and sugar plantations. They
will stop at San Antonio Tex, where Davy
Crockett and his gallant band of Texans
gave up their lives in the Alamo.
Views will be obtained of the old Pacific
at Ventura and other places; oil wells in
full operation and magnificent California
scenery The Washington party will have
81
oil-burning locomotives of the Southern Pa
cific railway The stop at st. Louis, where
the worlds fair will be visited, will be
feature of the pilgrimage.
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Funeral of DIR. Showalter.

Funeral services were held yesterday
over the remains of DR.. George De witt
Showalter of this city, who died at his Old
home at Broadway, Va. last Sunday. Many
friends of the deceased went from this city
to attend the services A delegation OF
the Washington lodge of Elks, of which the
deceased was a member Joined in the ina
tribute at the grave.
Among the mourners were DR. Showal-
ters mother, his two sisters and brothers
his widow and her mother, Mrs Dennis
Mulany of this city, and the latters two
sons. T. Edward and John ]. Muliany. DR.
Showalter. who had lived in Washington
twelve years was only thirty-four years
of age. but had gained a remarkably high
reputation as a veterinary surgeon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
Marine Band Concert.

The United States Marine Band. William
III. Santelmann. leader, will render the fol-
lowing program al the marine barracks to-
morrow afternoon beginning at 5 O'clock:
March our Glorious Banner" ..Santelmann
Overture, Poet and Peasant" .Suppe
a. March, only the Old Flag
Case-Howard
h. Song, GO, Forget Me" Fawcett
Clarinet Solo. Fourth Air Varie' -. Bender
Musician Jacques Vanpoucke)
Scenes from "Rigoletto' .Verdl
Invitation to the Dance. Weber Wengartner
Transcribed for military band by w. h.
Santelmann.)
a. Song, Good Night .....................Ab bit
b. Polka, ''f1zzacoto Observation-Disclosures. Strauss
National anthem. The Star Spangled
Banner ........ .........................k Key
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
Heavy Fog Interrupts Navigation.

A thick blanket of fog covered the Po-
tomac river in the vicinity of this city and
for many miles down the stream at an
early hour this morning, and for about two
hours greatly interfered with navigation.
The fog was SO thick that it was next to
impossible to see a vessel length ahead on
the river, and the steamers that were out
in it were forced to move with extreme
caution, under one bell, in order to avoid
accident The residents along the river
front section of the city were awakened by
the ringing of fog bells and the blowing
of whistles about 3 am, and it was about
am. before the sun had power enough to
dspel the mis-. This is the second heavy
fog that has covered the river this sum
mer and is rather an unusual thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24

The hull for the new power launch, built
at Deans at Alexandria, for the District,
was brought up to this city yesterday and
hauled out on the wharf between the slip
of the police boat Vigilant and the morgue
wharf to be completed A gasoline engine
is TO be installed in the boat and II Is to be
made ready for service this fall. The work
OF putting the engine in the launch will
be done. 1t is stated. by the harbor office
force. The boat is to be used by Harbor-
master Sutton's men when after illegal
gunners and fishermen and for work the
larger boat cannot be used.
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v. Baldwin johnson
Held for Action of Grand Jurv

Makes a speciality of family coal contracts
612 9th st. n.w.-Advt.
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Kentucky Bellies"

Manager Herman announces for next week.
commencing Monday August 20, Whallen
Brothers Kentucky Bellies" a clever ag-
gregation of burlesquers, including Foresto
and Albertino Europe's gymnastic mar
wells; Reid and Gilbert the celtic duo; Terry
and Elmer and company in the Dancing
Missionary Aleene and Hamilton, the ac-
robatic girls, and the Reliance Quartet.
The burlesque is in two acts and is entl-
tied "Murphy's Masquerade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
AMUsEMxNTs.
Polite Vaudeville.

Chase's will begin it's seventh season of
polite vaudeville next Monday, August 20,
at the matinee. and already the box office
is open for the reception Of orders for per-
manent locations and for reserved seats
for the opening week This season the res
ervations for the daily matinees will not
be held later than 49, and for the even
ings rot later than $50. The inaugural
program will be headed by JEWELS Auto
matte Electric Mannikin Theater. the lat
est foreign novelty; Frank Bush. the hui
morous Hebraic narrator; Lew Bloom and
Jane Cooper in their unique character
comedy. "A Picture from Life:' Keno,
WEIGH and Melrose, aarobatic- comedians;
Mile Louise August cof the celebrated
August family, together with Charles West
on in an attractive novelty entitled IAN
Interrupted Supper Morton and Elliott,
the phenomenal paper manipulators and
Miss Vera King will be on the program
The vitagraph pictures will show Chris
TOPPER Columbus and his new world quest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
"Why Girls Leave Home"

why Girls Leave Home" Is the novel
title of drama, which will be seen at
the Academy on Monday next. The theme
ture flows through every part of it. The
plot hinges upon young girl who submits
to the attentions Of travelling salesmen
against the wishes of her family. Her
elder brother, the man of the house, rules
her with rod of iron. to which she OBJ
1ects, and out Of which grows the denoue-
ment. The scenic embellishments are said
to be unusually attractve;. the cafe scene
in the second act being particularly eff
fectiye
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24

George Koenig, who is about eighteen
years of age, admitted the charge of re-
tanning money of his employer when ar
raigned in the United States branch of the
Police Court this morning. Judge Mills,
after hearing the facts, held the young
man under $500 bonds to await action by
the grand jury. Thomas j. Leney, a milk
dealer. at $50 Jackson street, Anacostia,
koenig's employer, told the court that the
young man failed to turn in 81 which he
had collected recently from customers on
his route.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24

A night-blooming cereus attracted great
deal Of attention in the window of Ogram's
drug store last night. l had twelve
open blooms and buds. fifteen in all. The
plant Is sixteen years old and is owned by
Rufus II. Darby of Hickory Hill, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
$1,000 Niagara Falls Excursion.

Pennsylvania Railroads next popular
personally conducted excursion to Niagara
Falls leaves Washington August 26. Spe-
cial train. vestibuled coaches and Pullman
parlor cars, leaves Washington al 500 am,
tickets 5000, good for ten days Later
dates, September and 23 and October IA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
Blocked by Fallen Trees.

The c. and O. canal is reported to have
been badly blocked by trunks of trees that
had fallen across it between Catoctin and
Brunswick. about fifty miles from this
city A heavy gale passed over that Sec
ton OF Maryland Monday evening. the wind
reaching almost hurricane force. Many
trees were blown down. directly across the
water way. and considerable time was re-
CURED 10 clear away the Instructions.
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Incendiary Fire Destroys Barn.

4 fire supposed to be of an incendiary
origin destroyed a large barn on the farm
of Mr.. l. II. Faulkner, at Hayfield, Va,
Monday night. When the fire was dis
covered but little could be done to stay the
fla mes and large quantity of wheat and
other grains and hay were burned. a
number of modern agricultural implements
were also lost. The loss is estimated at
about s., 800 with partial insurance.