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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-04
Good Templar Lodge Meeting.

Perseverance Lodge, No. 2, Independent
Order of Good Templars, met Saturday
evening in Scottish Rite Hall, $40 Pennsyl-
vania avenue. Greetings were received
through visiting delegations from all the
lodges of the order in the District. 1t had
as special guest Mr. Edmund Witheridge,
a prominent member of the order in Lon
don, England Mr.. l. L. Corby, chief tenn
plar presided. Mrs. A. H. Frear, pianist
led in the service of song.
The committee arrangements Tor a
reunion with former members of the lodge
resident in Washington, reported through
its chairman, Mrs. Frear, presenting In de-
tail the work of the several subcommittee
The reunion will take place Saturday even
ing the 18th instant. Special Deputy
Grand Templar S. w. Russell spoke of the
recent renewing of active Good Templar
Friendship Lodge, No. II, and Of the pros
poets of an active temperance campaign In
Southwest Washington by lodge soon to
be organized.
Business matters being disposed of a
social session was had, followed by a pro-
gram arranged by Miss F. NJ. Robinson
and including vocal solos by Mr.. l.. H.
Stacker, n mouth organ medley by Mr.. e.
H. Lee, instrumental and vocal selections
by Mr.. and Mrs. Frear. reading by Hoyt
Holton of an ardent patriots colloquy with
old glory, reading of a poetical selection
by Miss Laura e. Bryson, graphophone re-
citals by Mr.. Boss, remarks upon the
achievements of allied temperance societies
by Mrs May A Price. and address by
tour through the south and west and
visit to St. Louis, a representative or
the Order of Good Templars in England,
to attend the congress of Good Templars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-04
Commissioners Orders.

The District Commissioners today or
dered that the following water main be
laid and service sewers constructed under
the provisions of the act of Congress an
proved April %. 1904 the same being neces-
sary in the judgment of the Commissioners
Tor the public safety, health, comfort and
convenience:
Seven hundred and forty feet, more or
less, of eight-inch water main in Lawrence
street between Connecticut avenue and
30th street, Connecticut Avenue Highlands
subdivision.
Sewer in Madison street between line of
Sd street and 9th street; in 9Th street be-
tween Madison and Nicholson streets; in
Nicholson street between 5th and 9Th
streets: in Sth street between Nicholson
street and alley of block g North Bright
wood subdivision; in alley of block 2. North
Brightwood subdivision, between 9Th and
9th streets; in 9th street between alley of
block 3, North Brightwood subdivision and
9th street and Brightwood avenue; in 9Th
street between Nicholson street and alley of
block 3. Peters Mill Seat subdivision; in
alley of block g. Peters Mill Seat subdi-
vision, between Sth and 9th streets; in east
and west alley of block 4, North Bright
wood subdivision; In north and south alley
of block t. North Brightwood subdivision.
That Charles ]. Hoover, who was tenn
porarly transferred to the office of the in
spector of plumbing, by order of July %,
1904 be reinstated chairman in the
sewer division of the engineer department,
at 81 % per day. to take effect October /,
1904.
That Sd street northeast between Florida
avenue and NJ street be graded by day
labor at an estimated cost of $1,000, charge
able to the appropriation for elimination of
grade crossings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-04
SOON TO BE REoPENED.
Restored Luther Memorial Church is
Nearly Ready.

The annual congregational meeting of the
Luther Place Memorial Church was held
last evening. The pastor of the church,
Rev. DR.. j. g. Butler. was selected chair
man Of the meeting One elder and one
deason were chosen. DR.. w. K Butler and
Mr.. A. D. Spangler. respectively, a re-elec-
ton In each case. The other members of
the church council are: The pastor, ex-
oft1cio: Mr.. Geo. Ryneal. jr., elder emeritus
and Mr.. L. D. Alden. elder. and Messrs. \.
Y. Leech, jr., and F. c. H. Wurdeman,
deacons
The acting treasurer, DR.. w. X. Butler,
read his annual report. The church is sup
ported by the weekly envelope system, and
the report showed that despite the loss and
inconvenience occasioned by the burning
last January of the main auditorium, the
current receipts through the envelopes ex-
ceeded those of the previous year. Con-
tributions to the several boards of the gen.
eral synod of the Lutheran Church and to
the city charities were. as usual, liberal.
The treasurer has received from all
sources nearly $4,000 toward the work Of
restoration. and expressed hope that the
$4,000 to $4,000 additional needed will be
provided by members and friends of the
Memorial before the reopening. The WORK
OF restoring the burned building Is almost
complete. DR.. Butler stated that the
church would be reopened some time dur
ing November.
The social committee of the Christian En-
deavor Society served refreshments at the
conclusion Of the meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-04
Wild Ducks on the River.

The heavy northwest winds which have
been blowing almost continuously since
Friday evening last brought with it, as was
expected, large fiocks of wild ducks. and
Sunday and yesterday the river between
Alexandria and this city was well filled
with the birds. Mallard, blue wings and
crow ducks and some hawk could be seen
in the fioeks they arose from the water.
For every duck there seemed to be a gun
ner out, and the discharge of firearms by
hunters after the birds was almost cease
less, Reports coming from the lower river
state that the ducks have become plentiful
and are very tame. Large ffocks of black
birds were seen on Four-mle run yesterday
morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-04
Academy Of Music.

Lovers Of melodrama were strongly ap-
pealed to by the play. 1.-THE Child Slaves Of
New York." which opened a weeks en-
gagement at the Academy last evening.
There Is no lack OF excitement throughout
the performance, and every detail was fol-
lowed with much interest. some of the
thrilling scenes bringing the audience to a
high pitch of anxiety as to what was to
happen next. The raid upon the kidnap-
er's den in the third act. when a gatling
gun was brought into play, mingled with
reports from revolvers. was calculated to
suggest war instead of drama. VIII
III. Vedder made the hit of the evening in
the role of Homer Sherwood, the detec-
tive. The plot hinges on a kidnapped child
and fight to gain possession of a gold
mine In the far north The scenic equip
ments are elaborate. Mabel Florence, as a
lady reporter, assists IN the heroic detec-
tive work in a capable manner. Harry La
Van as Butts, the Office boy and messenger,
received generous applause for his eff
forts. Helene Fisk, David Bagnell and
Harry Hammill have parts requiring abil-
fty. During the performance specialties
are introduced by Joe Miller, Maggie Mere
dith, Edna Green and the Union Square
Quartet. the latter singing well, for which
they were encored several times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-04
CITY AND DISTRICT.

bright blaze occurred in the tower at
I4o4 pennsylvania avenue northwest this
morning about 1870 o'clock. 1t is thought
that the blaze was caused by electric wires
used In furnishing power to operate an cleo
trio sign. Several companies of the fire de-
partment went to the scene of the fire and
extinguished the blaze before more than So
damage had been done.
A false alarm of fire was turned in last
night about 10 o'clock from box CAT. The
hremen went to the vicinity of North Capt.
toll and H streets In response to an alarm.
The police are making an investigation.
George Sheridan, twenty years old. called
at the Emergency Hospital last night about
10 o'clock and was treated for a fracture
of his collarbone- He received the injury,
he said while engaged In a friendly bout
with John Hagan at 216 9th street north
west.
Two colored boys. Reuben Holmes and
scuffle yesterday at 18th and C streets
northeast. Brown received a cut in his
leg with pocket knife and had the wound
dressed at the Casualty Hospital.
A collision occurred on the Benning road
yesterday afternoon about 4 O'Clock be-
tween wagons owned by William Hoge and
John Eller- Gottlieb Weiser, sixty-three
years old. was thrown from Mr. Eller's wag-
on and severely injured. He declined hos
pital treatment and went home.
The body of an infant was found floating
in the river at the foot of G street yester-
day afternoon. Employees of the Crawford
Paving Company found the body and no.
titled the police. The body was taken from
the water and removed TO the morgue.
While playing in the yard at the Arthur
School building yesterday afternoon, Tony
I.ammanna, fifteen years old. a splinter
in his leg, resulting in painful injury
lie was taken to the Casualty Hospital.
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September Fire Record.

Chief Engineer William T. Belt today
submitted TO the Commissioners his report
of the operations of the fire department for
the month of September. The fire depart
ment, so the chief reports. responded dur
ing that period to seventy-eight alarms
forty-nine bell and twenty-nine local or
silent alarms. Five of these alarms were
false. The fires occasioned an estimate ted
loss of Si4.IS2. the total insurance arnount-
ing to s95.015.
Thrty-four of the fires occurred in brick
buildings, thirty-one in frame buildings
two were caused by the burning of trees,
Two OF brush, one of rubbish. one of a
bridge, one of motor car and the other of
a fence
Ihe chief also states in the report that
MS visit to Chattanooga, where he attend
Ell the thirty-second annual convention of
the International Association of Fire En-
s1neers, proved very beneficial to him In
the matter of familiarizing him with mod
ern fire appliances and discussions of fire
e1unguishers. There We're no serious cas-
aalties during the month as a result of
Ere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-04
Choking Catarrh Cured.

Use Hyomei and be cured of catarrh,' -
Is what all who have tried it for that dis
ease say to their friends.
o. S. Caswell of North Middleboro, Mass,
writes: 'Hyomei has relieved me from a
choking catarrhal trouble and cleared my
head I am glad to recommend it to my
friends"
1t is the easiest thing In the world to
stop catarrh or a catarrhal cold at it's be-
ginning if you use Hyomei. Just breathe
the health-giving, balsamic air for a few
minutes and your catarrh will be cured
In this and neighboring towns there are
hundreds that can testify to the remark
able powers of Hyomei to cure catarrh.
Many of the stanchest friends of this rem
edy began its use with little hope that
they would be cured, but as Henry Evans
offered to refund the money if 1t did not
benefit, they decided to try it on that plan
and were soon restored to health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-04
Changes at st. Elizabeth's.

In the general scheme of Encouragement
of inmates at the Government Hospital for
the Insane planned by the superintendent
DIR. William A. White, the Toner building
which has been occupied since its construc-
ton several years ago by male patients
will be made part of the group for wo-
men patients that will comprise all the
buildings named. To this end DIR. White has
caused TO be gradually removed to other
buildings practically all the occupants of
the Toner building. which has now been
placed in the hands OF wOrkmen for reno
walton preliminary to being taken possess
be a general overhauling of the structure
new plumbing being installed. together with
shower baths, etc. Preparations are also
icing pushed for the occupancy of the ad-
be located. and IL is expected that removal
t1.this building will be made within week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-04
VISITOR SURPRISED.
Statistics Furnished an Inquirer by
Police Court officials.

'Where were all these people arrested?"
was the inquiry of a visitor who occupied
seat in the Police Court this morning.
1--WE been about the city night and day
for the past week and have not seen any
disorder, nor have 1 witnessed a police
man making an arrest. Another thing that
puzzles me is the question of where so
many apparently poor people are able to
get money to pay fines While watching
the proceedings last week 1 saw a number
of persons who had scarcely clothing
enough to protect them from the weather,
but they were able to pay fines of So or
$40"
''They have good friends is the only way
I can answer your question: the stranger
was told by policeman.
The visitor was astonished when inform
ed that persons charged with offenses last
month paid into the treasury of the court
$7,9S046. During the same period the po-
lice fed S35 prisoners. This number in
cluded only those who We're taken to court
from the police stations in the van.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-04

Commissioner mcfarland returned last
night from his vacation. Accompanied by
Mrs. Mcfarland when he left the city, he
went first to the annual meeting of the in
ternational committee of the Young Mems
Christian Association at Long Beach, L. T.,
then spent two weeks at Bristol, r. l., and
afterward attended the launching Of the
battle ship Connecticut at the New York
navy yard, going from there to West Point
where Mr.. Macfarland addressed the corps
of cadets in Cullum Memorial Hall.
Commissioner and Mrs. Macfarland re-
celved much hospitality on their trip, and
returned considerably benefited.
Mr. mcfarland examined certain munich
pal improvements in Boston, Providence
and New York. He made particular ex-
animation OF the bitulithic pavements In
Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-04
REGARDED AS IRREGULAR.
Conference Of Co1ored Baptists Ar
raigns "National Baptists."

A meeting of the colored Baptist minis
ters' conference was held yesterday after
noon at Shiloh Baptist Church. This con-
ference is said to represent forty churches
in the District Of Columbia, Maryland and
Virginia. There were about $50 ministers
and laymen at the meeting yesterday.
The principal purpose of the session was
to take action in reference to an article
which appeared in the press regarding an
alleged national Baptist ministers confer
ence. This conference, It was alleged, con-
sisted Of men who were engaged in secular
employment, and not in all cases pastors OF
churches. as they were stated to be out OF
fellowship with the Baptist denomination.
The organization referred to was termed
"a reflection on the forty regular Baptist
churches in the conference and the 1900
members Of the same"
The meeting yesterday was especially de-
voted. 1t is said, in taking steps to protect
the denomination against those whom the
church does not recognize.
1t was further stated that the 'alleged
national conference had no standing with
the general ecclesiastical bodies of negro
Baptists in the United States" The meet
Ing condemned the practice of irregular
preaching.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-04
Flynn's Business College, 9Th and K.
Business. shorthand, typewriting, s25 year.
Advertisement.
Vaughn Glass BANQUET.

The Vaughn class of Calvary Baptist
Church had a most successful informal
banquet last evening. The first hour was
devoted to the new members, giving all an
opportunity to get acquainted.
Subsequently all were invited to the BAN
quet room where three long tables were
spread with edibles. Music was provided
by the West End Mandolin Club.
President G. G. Seibold, acting as toast
master, called on the pastor, Rev. s. H.
Greene, d. D., P. H. Bristow, w. 8. Cald-
well, w. c. Franklin, L. S. Tenney, Horace
G. Jacobs, Powell Rogers and Prof.
Mitchell Carroll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-04
Pleads for Leniency.

Charles Sanford was found on the hay
market square yesterday morning very
much under the influence of liquor, and
Sergeant Acton sent him to the first pre-
cinct station, where he was kept until he
was sober. Late in the afternoon he was
released and before night he was again
intoxica ted.
II guess / was drunk all right" he told
Judge Mills this morning, but I'm a hard
working man and hope you will excuse
me this time"
Judge Mills said he would excuse him
upon payment of fine of $40, and he ar
ranged to effect a settlement later in the
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-04
Investigating a Collision.

An investigation by the local board OF
inspectors of steam vessels for this dis
trict of the causes that led up to the col
lision between the steamer River Queen
and lumber-laden barge in tow of the
steamer D. K. Jackson, on the river OFF
the United States naval magazine, the
night of September 10 last, will take place
at the United States custom house In q
few days. The exact date for the hearing
has not yet been determined but United
States steamboat inspectors, who were in
the city yesterday, notified the captains OF
the two steamers to have their witnesses
in readiness for the hearing at an eacly
date.
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v. Baldwin johnson
Mr.. Mcfarland Returns Home.

Makes speciality of family coal contract.
012 9th ST. n.w.-Advt.
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Pastor Surprised.

At the Sunday school services at the First
Baptist Church Sunday morning the pastor,
Rev. Charles F. Winbigler, was presented
with a basket of roses in remembrance of
the fact that it was the second anniversary
of his pastorate. He was so surprised and
touched by the gift that he could scarcely
express his appreciation. Mr.. Winbigler
has proved himself to be a hard worker for
the church, increasing the congregation and
inducing additions to the membership.
Ninety-five members were added to the
rolls in the two years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-04
Renewal of Tug License.

The tug VIM. H. Mohler of the local fleet
of tugboats was inspected at her wharf in
Georgetown by the United States steamboat
inspectors yesterday morning. Inspector
Dunn made the examination of hull and
Hfe-saving equipment and the boiler tests
were conducted by Assistant Inspector
Stanton. Everything aboard the tug was
found in the best of order, and her license
as towboat on the Potomac will be re-
newed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-04

Paeonian Springs Water
Ranks all other waters for table, for
health. Harper 1909 G NV. oc4-tu, tn s,tf
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 am. and $50 pm.
Randall line for Colonial Beach, Nomini
and intermediate landings at pm.
Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fortress Monroe and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
Intermediate landings at . a m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-04
Temporarily Disabled.

The engine of the handsome power launch
Mary which has been in the machine shop
receiving an overhauling, was put back In
the boat recently and Saturday evening the
launch went out to try her machinery. All
went well until off Fort Foote, Md, when
the Oil cup that lubricates the bearings
blew off and the vessel was disabled. After
some little delay temporary repairs were
made and the launch returned to Alexan-
dria. The damage done the boat is very
slight, and she will be ready for service in
day or two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-04
The Advantage of Buying Butter

OF house of known reliability is that you
are always certain to get pure, fresh butter
at the lowest market prices. Jas. F. Oyster
9th & Pa. ave, has been the Washington
representative of leading American cream
cries for several decades, and has always
merfted the confidence of the best trade
Four-leaf Clover Creamery, the best of
Elgin Butter. 81. 40 per 5-lb. box. Branches
In all markets. Drop postal or phone 271.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-04
New Southeast Station

A branch Office for the receipt Of Evening
Star advertisements has been established in
connection with the new Postal telegraph
office in Bradley's drug store, corner Sth
and streets southeast
Advertisements will be accepted at the
regular rates and sent immediately to The
Star Office without additional charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-04
Republican Rally at Kensineton.

The Republican Club of Kensington has
completed arrangements for the rally to-
morrow evening when the good times"
banner will be unfurled. State Chairman
Hanna. Controller Tracewell and ex-Repre-
sentative VIM. D. Bynum will make adj
dresses. The Interstate Marching Club and
Old Boys Club will be present from Wash
tngton. Mr.. 3. II. Warner will preside,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-04
LOCAL MENTION,
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"The Child Slaves of New
York. SIS pm.
Chase's-McIntyre and Heath and polite
vaudeville. SIS pm.
Columbia-Mrs. Patrick Campbell in THE
Sorceress." 8 pm
kernan's-The Fay Foster Company, s:15
pm.
Lafayette-Harry Beresford in Our New
Man. SIS pm.
National-Fritzi Scheff in THE Two
Roses S:15 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-04

The three-rnasted schooner Margaret a.
Mays, laden with pine lumber from Sa-
vannah, was brought into port yesterday
evening by the tug Camilla and locked at
the wharf foot of K street southwest. inc
MAYS sailed from the Georgia port Sep
TENDER 10. and had fairly good trip up
the coast.
The schooners John B. Penrose and VII
liam Linthicum, also laden with lumber,
from south Atlantic state ports are lying
at wharves here unloading.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-04

Moses Winton colored engaged in a diff
Guilty with his wife at their home 1913 Van
street southwest, last night and received
q cut in his left arm The police investi-
gated the affair, but Moses would make no
complaint against his wife and the incident
was regarded as closed so far as the police
concerned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-04
TRIO UNDER CHARGES.
Mother and Daughter Fined $40 Each,
Son DISCHARGED.

.
Mary Greer, an elderly woman whose
home is near 32d and K streets. was a
prisoner in Judge Mills court today. Her
son, Philip Corback. and a young woman
named India Johnson were with her. and
they were all charged with vagrancy. 1t was
alleged that the trio had been indulging
too much in strong drink of late.
The police made a slight distinction in
favor Of the young man and the court re-
leased him. His mother and the young
woman were fined $40 each, and were told
that they will have to be supported by the
District for two months If they do not set
tie the bill
India Johnson has been drunk four times
during the past week." the court was told,
and the old woman is continually under
the influence of liquor. Colback 'rushes the
can for the women. and hangs about the
river with the wharf rats.
I'm not always drunk when l look that
way" Mrs. Greer declared. Il have RANT
ing spells and suffer from heart failure
1.-THE old woman was so drunk the otner
night" said a policeman, that 1t took three
men to carry her home"
Colback went home when the court re-
leased him and the women returned 10 the
cell.
Rate War Ended.
The war between the coal shippers OF
Baltimore, Newport News and other coast
ports and the Ship Owners Association. re-
garding the minimum rate for frelght
charges from Chesapeake ports to Boston
and the north. has been settled, much 20
the delight of the masters of the big
schooners lying idle here. Under the terms
of the agreement the ship owners are TO
receive IS cents per ton from Norfolk ana
Newport News, and So cents per ton from
Baltimore and this city. The Ship Owners
Association had been contending for ~
cents per ton rate. The settlement has
resulted in the chartering of four or the
five large schooners which have been lying
idle off Alexandria for the past eight weeks.