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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
GOES ON WAR PATH.
Burt Meyers Causes Trouble in Home
of Mrs. Sloan

Burt Meyers. who was a member of the
Washington base ball club several years
ago and has since played at intervals in
one of the minor leagues, went on the war
path last night as the result of an over
supply of intoXicants which he stored I'M
der his belt with the loss of considerable
time and expense.
During the night he visited the residence
of Mrs. Kate Sloan, 800 New York avenue
several years He started in on the self
imposed task of cleaning out the house.
He caused considerable excitement; and
Sergeant LYDIA and Policeman Rector were
summoned. They placed him under ar
rest. .-.-
Meyers was arraigned this morning in
the United States branch of the Police
Court On four separate charges-assault-
ing Mrs. Sloan and her son George. re-
spectively, destroying private property and
disorderly conduct. He was unable to re-
member what occurred last night, but the
court was enlightened by Mrs. Sloan and
her son, who said he visited their house
under the influence of liquor last night.
He refused to leave when ordered to do SO,
it was said, and struck George Sloan in
the face, besides shattering several vases
by throwing them on the floor and using
considerable profanity.
Mrs. Sloan said Meyers struck her, and
she explained that she was of the opinion
that the blow was unintentional. Judge
Mills dismissed the charge of assault upon
Mrs. Sloan, but imposed fines amounting
to $50 on the other three charges. I'm
prSonment in jail for three months
named us the equivalent to the fine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
Meeting of Harmony Tent, I. o. R.

Harmony Tent. No. 1920, Independent
Order OF Rechabites met last evening In
Rechabite Temple, CAB Louisiana avenue
northves with large membership pres
ent The committee on anniversary cele-
bration which is 10 be held at the Peoples
Mission, reported that Rev. ]. B. Clayton
had agreed to deliver the principal address.
The committee on excursion reported that
a substantial sum had been realized there
from.
The interview of Deputy High Chief
Ruler John c. Moore. which appeared in
The Star yesterday. in which he stated
that the Rechabte order was a moral sua-
sion organization and did not propose to
become entangled in prohibition or Bishop
Potter's schemes was generally approved.
as shown by the remarks of the members
present.
Past Chief Ruler John ]. Coulter made
a speech along temperance lines. pointing
out the necessity of having temperance or
ganizatons and citing instances where
men have been saved to their families who
could not be reached by the churches.
Among the visitors present We're ]. G..
Eller of Jehu Tent, Mr.. Lithgow of Eagle
Tent. w. w. Burlew and F. b. Marks of
Advance Tent.
y committee of seven appointed in
conjunction with committees already APP
pointed from Advance, Onward and We'll
come Tents to arrange for joint Recha-
bite entertainment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
DR.. Johnston Recovering From Illness.

Friends of Rev Hugh Johnston, d. D.,
formerly pastor of the Metropolitan NJ. Il.
Church OF this city, have been glad to
know that he is recovering from a serious
illness and is expected soon to be on his
feet again. ON his return from the general
conference Of the Methodist Church at Los
Angeles he and Mrs. Johnston had gone
for a short stay to the summer home of
their daughter, Mrs. Firstbrook. on the
Georgian bay, where he became so serious
~ 81 that ne had to be removed to the
general hospital at Toronto. where he has
been for the last two months. Two opera
tons We're necessary, but DIR. Johnston has
recovered from them in so satisfactor. a
way that his physicians say he will soon
be entirely restored to health.
1t VIII he some time before DIR. Johnston
will be able to return to his duties in Bal
timore, and he will spend a few weeks
operating at the cottage of his daughter
at Ponetanguishene.
DIR. Johnston was pastor of the Toronto
Metropolitan Methodist Church at one time
and has been the recipient of many atten-
lions from his old friends in that city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
EXCURSIONS.

Hundreds enjoy the delightful ride to
Chevy Chase Lake nightly In order to hear
the concerts by the Marine Band and to
enjoy the many other attractions. The
concert hours are from 80 to o'clock.
Dancing, continuing until II O'clock. begins
at the close Of the concerts. Other amuse-
ments include bowling, shooting. rowing.
motion pictures, etc. The picturesque
method of Illuminating the grounds at
Chevy Chase Lake makes the resort nota-
bly, beautiful and the Nominations are
well worth the trip to see. The car service
is adequate under all conditions.
The Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Company is arranging an outing Tor LABOR
a trip to Old Point Comfort and Norfolk,
leaving this city Saturday, September 3. at
$50 Pm, returning, leaving the ABOVE
places Monday evening, the 9th, and reacn-
ing town early Tuesday morning. This Will
permit q stay of two days at any OF the
resorts adjacent to Norfolk, and trip Oh
two nights on the elegantly appointed yes
sells. State rooms may be reserved for the
round trip. The special Saturday to Mon
day trips of this company continue to De
features for those whose stays out OF
town must be limited.
San Francisco via the Southern and South
ern Pacific railways, are attracting many
tourists. Round-trip tickets that carry
stop-over privileges, both going ana com-
ing including one at st. Louis. and oner
choice of routes, are now on sale at inter
esting rates. These tickets Will be SOLO un-
til September and are good until OCTOBER
g. A special rate one-way ticket VIII Dc
on sale from September IA to October IA,
limit October 81. Detailed Information may
be had by applying at the ofice OF A. =,
POston. general agent, 81 Pennsylvania
avenue or at the uptown office. 7oS 10Th
street.
Those who wish to spend pleasant even
ing and who desire rest and comfort mos,
of all, will find that the ride to Marshaii
Hall and Indian Head on the steamer
Charles Manchester leaves little to De oe
sired Those who wish may stop on al
Marshall Hall. where dancing Is as popular
as ever. and Prof. Schroeder's Band plays
all the latest music. Parties spending the
day at the Hall can avail themselves or
the Manchester Indian Head trip without
extra cost The Manchester makes the run
to Indian Head every Thursday, Friday
and Saturday evening during this month
at $50 o'clock. Daily trips are made to
Marshall Hall at 10 am. 2:30 and $50 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17

Moore & Hill (Inc.), TIT 14th st.
I'VE sell and rent houses" Money to loan.
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
Menace to Navigation.

The master of the schooner VIM. II. Ma
guire reports number of large piles
adrift in the Potomac, in the path of yes
sells. off the red buoy at Swan Point. The
piles are lying with one end in the river
bottom and the other swinging free with
the tide, and are hidden a few inches be-
low the surface of the water. The piles
do not lie In the channel, but in deep
water to one side, where the smaller craft
go in lacking up or down the river
Other piles are reported adrift In the
river not far from Colonial Beach. The
master of the Mcguire states that he
passed close to the piles and noted their
position, and that they are SO lying that
If struck by small vessel the vessel will
be badly injured If not sunk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
AMusE16ENTs
"M,Liss.o

Nellie McHenry in "MLiss," an adoption
of Bret Hartes story, comes to the Academy
next Monday, with matinees Tuesoay'
Thursday and Saturday. In the play are
four acts, the first showing mining camp
Smiths Pocket. in the Sierra NEVADA
mountains. In the second act the locaie
is wild gulch wherein Is the mine t ,rI1
Is to make the fortune of the heroine. The
third act is placed in one of the rooms Oh
the Eldorado Hotel, where the schoolmaster,
charged with the murder OF hummer
Smith, is being tried for his HE peIo ,re,s d
tynical California Justice Of the early sos.
The last act is placed in one of those peau-
tifuI California gardens and Is little near
er civilization than the other three. Inc
production is said to be the most a'o
that the play has ever had.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
YACHT RESTLESS ON CRUISE.
Arrives at Alexandria With Glass of
Embryo Sailors.

The United States naval yacht Restless
came up the river yesterday afternoon and
went to anchor off Alexandria, where she
will remain, it is stated, for a day or two.
The Restless is one of the fleet of ships
used to train green hands for service in the
navy. Young men from the interior sec
lions of Maryland, Virginia and the Caro-
linas who are ambitious to become able
seamen In the navy are sent to this vessel
and to the yacht Siren. and aboard the
yachts they are drilled in the duties of a
sailor.
Aboard the Restless is class of about 80
young men and a sufficient number of
trained seamen to work the vessel and aid
in instructing the recruits. The novitiates
are given as much liberty as is consistent
with naval discipline, and seem to be quite
contented.
The Restless entered the navy by pur-
chase at the beginning of the war with
Spain She is a vessel of So "A TONS is lib
feet long, 16 feet wide, and has a mean
drop of ~ feet. Shesis iron-hulled boat.
and was built al Chester, Pa, in 1887 Her
speed is given as IL knots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
VISITING FIREMEN.
Two Companies Pass Through Wash
ington to Attend Convention.

Two companies of volunteer firemen from
Charlestown, w. Va.-the independents,
with fifty men and brass band and the
Citizens, with fifty men and drum corps
passed through Washington this morning
en- route to Alexandria to attend the fire.
mems convention in session in the Virginia
city The visiting firemen were met at the
Baltimore and Ohio depot by a delegation
from the Columbia Fire Company of Alex
andria and escorted up the avenue to the
electric railway station, where they took a
special train for their destination.
A number Of firemen from other cities
who are attending the Alexandria conven-
ton awaited themselves of the opportunity
yesterday afternoon and today to visit Varl-
Gus points of interest in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
Garbage Company Again Notified.

The garbage complaints having increased
to forty yesterday and sixty today Com
missioner mcfarland reminded the Wash
ington Fertilizer Company of it's promise
to meet the needs of the service promptly
VI der the Commissioners notice that the
contract must be observed, and also that
the company was being fined from day to
day one dollar for every well-founded COM
plant. The company's officials responded
that they now had sixty-nnc tie ans at
work. more than ever before, but that they
would put on more teams at once They
stated that they proposed to meet the ex-
traordinary demands of the situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
CITY AMI DISTRICT.

Frank Wallace. fifteen years old. living
at 612 Massachusetts avenue northwest
was Knocked down by street car near his
home Yesterday afternoon and slightly m
jured. Hospital treatment was not neces-
sary.
Miss Phoebe De Alley, eighteen year
old living at III / street southwest, look
a small quantity of carbolic acid by mis-
take Yesterday afternoon and was greatly
alarmed The Emergency Hospital ambu-
lance was summoned, but the physician
in charge discovered that but little harm
had been done by the acid. He gave the
Young woman a prescription and she re-
manned at home.
The loss of S. was reported to the po-
lice last night by William Thornton OF
No % jackson street northeast. lie tod
the police that his money was in saving
bank and that the bank had been placed
in a trunk for safekeeping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
PASSED CENTURY MARK
MOONEY DIES AT THE
AGE OF 112.
Quaint Character Whose Independence
and Fiery Temper Frequently
Brought Him Trouble.

Michael Mooney. whose recent death in
Philadelphia is announced. is said to have
been one of the quaintest characters who
ever came to Washington. Mooney lived
here several years ago, and was employed
as saw filler at the Washington navy
yard. AT that time he was protege of
Senator Mcpherson and Representative
William McAdoo of New Jersey, the pres
ent police commissioner Of New York city.
Michael Mooney died at the advanced age
of l12 years, and was said to be the Oldest
man in Pennsylvania.
He was possessed of wonderful vitality
and was overcharged with combativeness.
His tongue frequently got him into trouble
with the officers under whom he served
1t was a saying that Mooney had served
as a saw filler in every navy yard in the
United States, and was discharged in each
instance for declining to take the lip av
thin gold-bedazzled navy fellers,'' mean
ing the officers
The old mans experience at the WASH
ington navy yard will illustrate how his
fight-back proclivities kept him in hot
water. When Representative McAdoo was
a member of the House committee on naval
affairs he secured for Mooney a place as
saw filler In the yard and docks division
The old man had not been at work long be-
fore he had trouble with 'one of thin gold
bedazzled fellers. naval lieutenant.
After storm of words between the two
Mooney was discharged. He called on Mr..
McAdoo. who was stopping at the Riggs
House. and demanded that he be rein
stated. The representative felt impelled
to try and restore Mooney to his position,
as the old man had big pull in New
Jersey, being politician of influence
from Bulls Ferry to Bergen Point in
McAdoos district, as he expressed it, and
besides, he was a state organizer of the
Ancient Order of HiberQiaQS.
The Secretary is Lenient.
Mr.. McAdoo accompanied Mooney to the
Navy Department and had an interview
called attention to the numerous times
Mooney had been discharged from the sew
eral navy yards. and always for the same
cause. because he fired back In strong and
hn1aI llamentary language whenever a ma
val officer reproached him for any cause.
Yes. l know Mr.. Mooney is quick tenn
pered, said Representative McAdoo but
he Is valuable man in our state"
The result was that Secretary Whitney
wrote an autograph order restoring Mooney
IL his position, in these words:
Restore Michael Mooney to the work
at which he was engaged"
Armed with this order Mooney proceeded
to the navy yard entered the Office of the
Commandant, where the lieutenant with
whom he had trouble was sea ed and
iourl2hing the order in the sir, exclaimed in
q dramatic manner:
Now, dom yez, I've been reappinted over
yer dom heads. Read thot, will yez, and
thin be good"
1t is related that Mooney was put to
work, but his tenure of office was short.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hall at
10 am. 2:3O and $50 pm. Indian Head
at $50 pm
Steamer Pentz for River View at 10 am.
2:15 and 6.45 p m.
Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon Al
IL m and 2:3O pm
Steamer Arrowsmth for Colonial Beach
at S:15 am.
Randall Line for Colonial Beach, Maddox
creek and intermediate landings at am
Norfolk and Washington steamer Tor
Fortress Monroe and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont ana
intermediate landings at am.
Weems Line for Baltimore and river
landings at pm.
Trains leave District line station for
Chesapeake Beach at 90 and IL am, 80
b3J As and 9:4J pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
The Weems Steamboat Co
Stephenson s Bro,

ERICSSON LINE EXCURSIONS
ATTRACTIVE WATER ROUTE from BALTIMORE
Through the Chesapeake and Delaware canal
TO PHILADELPHIA. Stopping AZ the great fishing
grounds. Betterton. also Chester Pa Fare from
Washington by b. and o. 10 Baltimore, thence
Ericsson line to Philadelphia. single. So round
trip. "a 90. Returning all rail from Philadelphia
tB. and o.. SO. Steamers sail daily except Sun
day. pm New. fast day boats daily, and SUM-
days am. Tickets TO Philadelphia eale In
Washington at b. and .. Ticket Offices Alec J.
Srliedt. Agent, 507 Pa. ave. for Atlantic City,
cape May. Asbury Park. Ocean Grove. Long
Branch New York, Albany, Troy and points north.
Write for guide.
CLARENCE SHRIvBR G. p A.
.ly 2O1 IIphf st Raltinnrp Nj
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
Changes It's Name.

''The Hold Carriers Society, No 1, of
Washington, ID. c." has changed its name
to 1.-The Hold Carriers Union, No. 1, of
Washington, d. c."
The certificate setting forth the change
was filed yesterday afternoon with the re-
corder of deeds and was signed by Henry
Ritch. Alfred Hall Timothy Smith, Shad-
rack Leftwich William Henson Henry
Brown and Isaac Rollins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
Marine Band at Barracks.

The United States Marine Band William
II. Santelmann, leader. will give a concert
at the marine barracks tomorrow afternoon
beginning at o'clock. Following is the
program:
1. March-"True to the Flag. Won Blon
2. Overture--"LebanOn' ....... Santelmann
3. A Study-"Eadinage" ........ Herbert
4. Piccolo solo-"The Swiss Shepherd"
Moralacchi
Musician G. S. DeLuca
8. Grand fantasia-"Hansel and Gretel"
Humperdinck
q. Waltz-"Bei uns zHaus" ....... Strauss
Z. Descriptive fantasia-"A Hunting
Scene" Observation-Disclosures uccaIossi
8. National anthem-"The Star Span
gled Banner. KEY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
NORTH GERMAN LLOYD
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

K. s. RANDALL POTOMAC RIVER LINE co.
DAILY STEAMERS FOR RIVER LANDINGS.
Monday and Wednesday at 4 pm. for Colonial
Beach, Colton's and intermediate landings. and
landings in Wicomico river and Nomini. Saturdays
at am for Colonial Beach and intermediate
landings. and Bushwood Rock Point Coitons,
Currioman and landings in Nomtni creek.
Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at am. for
landings to Colonial Beach and Maddox creek.
UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE.
WASHINGTON, ID. C., TO GLfMONT. MD,
and intermediate landings.
The STEAMER ESTETJ.E RANDALI-Daily,
cent Sunday am. Returning about 4:3O pm
Passenger accommodation nrstclass. Freight
received until within a half hour Of sailing
IL. s. RANDALL. Manager, phone 1865. GEO.
O. CARPENTER, General Agent, Washington,
phone ITG5. WA. NJ. REARDON, Agent, Alex
andria, phone so. ap20-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
Reorganization of History Club

Those members of the American History
Club of this city who have been affiliated
with the organization at various times
since its formation, about twelve years ago.
will hold a reorganization meeting about
September l. and program will be at that
time arranged for the fall and winter
meetings Capt. Homer ]. Locking of the
Spanish War Veterans has the arrange
ments In charge. Papers will be prepared
by the members, principally on unwritten
bits of history Of the civil war and the war
with Spain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
Washinptonians in st. Louis.

The following Washington people are
registered at the leading st. Louis hotels:
Washington-Miss Emily Grant.
Southern-L. Hartman.
Epworth-F. c. Dyn. William Warder,
F. G. Bower and G. H. Cook.
Planters'-Baron Solger and F. B. Bald
win.
Christian Endeavor-Miss Ruth MacDon-
aid, James Stuart Miss Emma Stuart,
w. +. Faulkner, +. s. Hollidger and Mrs
Holliger. George Ewoder and Mrs. Ewoder
Grand View-Fred Hamilton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
Horses Killed BY Lightning.

days ago three horses were struck by
lightning and instantly killed. The ami
mails were in field on the farm of Mr. S.
r. Smith. in Culpeper county not far from
the town of Culpeper, and were all of thor
oughbred stock and valued at several hun
bred dollars each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
Marion Grove Camp Meeting Closes.

The Marion Grcce Methodist camp meet
ing one of the largest annual religious
gatherings in the northern neck of Vir-
ginia, closed Monday The services, which
were attended by many from this city,
We're conducted ny 'ne rev Dr. J: +.
Frank Wells. Lee J. Crutchfield, j. W.
Filter, J. NJ Anderson. ii. H Bennett. c.
r. Thrift. w. F. Davis, E. r. Garner and
]. f. Mostin. The throng attending num-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
Will Not Include Washington.

The Washington manager of the George
A. Fuller Company states that he does not
anticipate the strike against that company
in New York will spread to the cons,ruc-
ton work in several places in this city.
He added that the national officers of
the striking trades organization have in
dictated that they do not intend the strike
to spread to other cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17

David Berlin. twenty-five months old,
whose parents l.v,. at 2119 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, was run over by buggy
near the family home yesterday afternoon,
and his right leg was fractured near the
hip The child was taken to the Emergency
Hospital for treatment. The police report
that Charles Vranco of sos North Capitol
street was the occupant of the buggy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
transatlantic Burlesquers.

The attraction at the Lyceum Theater
next week will be the Transatlantic Bur-
lesauers. The chief feature will be mu-
steal extravaganza, the Pirates of Pana,
ma" The Warsaw brothers. Murphy ana
Brown, Rita Redmond, Yoland wallace,
Alex Carr, Nettie Nelson, Adele Purv1s ana
Onri and Tsuda are in the company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
CITY ITEMS.
You'll Thrive on milk" Bread.

Unquestionably the best most delicious
and most nutritious bread that's baked.
Milk Bread is made in the real home way
of the choicest ingredients mixed with
fresh, pure milk instead of water. Deliver
ed direct from oven to table. sc. loaf
Holmes Bakery LIST & E SITS. Phone E. S64.
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
Finest Washington-Dress Meats.

Those who are exacting as to quality In
variably find T. r. KEANE S Washington
dressed Beef. Southdown Lamb and other
products highly satisfactory. Try them
and be convinced of their superior excel
lence Lowest consistent prices. Phone
l5S 34-5l Center Mkt and Q Wholesale row.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
The Finley Plant is Perfect.

Right up to the minute in every detail
Call any time and see how Finley's famous
Diamond 81 Distilled Water Is distilled
and learn why 1t is the purest water OBJ
tainable 2OS Mass. ave. ne. Phone f. Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17

While engaged at play with companion
yesterday afternoon Walter Saxton, nine
years old. was accidentally cut over the
eye with a Ratchet. His injury was dressed
at the Chidrens Hospital and he was
afterward able to go to his home, 132o
Florida avenue northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17

Elmer Duckett, colored, twenty lone years
old, living at 1898 Loudoun place south
Virginia avenue The police removed him
to his home in the patrol wagon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
$1,000 Niagara Falls Excursion,
Il. and O. r. r.

Il. ana -. *. X.
Special train, Standard Coaches and Par
lor Cars. from Washington. I am. August
10. Route via Philadelphia and picturesque
Lehigh Valley. Tickets good for ten days.
Stopovers returning.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
Guard Your Health

against the prevalent summer ills by par
taking of that best of all tonics-Purisslma
Whiskey. It's pure. smooth, mellow ana
of great nutritive value. Phone n. J2S
VIM. Cannon 1925 9TH st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-17
A Favorite Summer Beverage.

The unquestionable purity, delicious flavor
and healthfuness of OLD GLORY Beer
make il popular table beverage. For case
phone W. 1876 Abner-Drury Brewing Co.