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Evening star., 1904-03-11
ATTAINs IT'S MAJORITY.
Corcoran Cadet Corps Celebrates
Twenty-Eirst Anniversary.

The Corcoran Cadet Corps has attained
its majority. The twenty-frst birthday
anniversary of this we'll known organiza-
tion, officially assigned as Company r. 1st
Regiment National Guard Of the District
of Columbia, was appropriately celebrated
through the medium OF a banquet last
evening at the Shoreham. Capt. Eugene
O. Edwards presided as toastmaster and
addresses were made by Gen. Geo. H. Har-
ries, commanding the District Of Columbia
militia: Lieut.. Col. Lloyd NJ. Brett, adju-
tant general: First Lieut.. C. A. Meyer.
Second Lieut.. Logan Prosise and others.
General Harries spoke of the duties de-
vo!ving on those present as guardsmen,
and Colonel Brett explained the manner
OF making good soldier The basis Of
Captain Edwards address was the pass
ing Of the twenty-first milestone by the
company he has commanded for such a
long time.
The members of the corps were attired in
their distinctive full-dress uniforms, white
coats and blue trousers. the trimmings
being of gold The banquet room was ar
tistically decorated. and the scene was an
attractive one. An elaborate menu was
served. The souvenirs were lead pencils
In the form of tiny muskets.
The members of the company present
were: Capt e. G. Edwards. Second Lieut..
Logan Prosise. Sergt Oscar Walters, Sergt.
Homer c. Malone Corp William A. Dowl-
ing, First Lieut.. Charles A. Meyers, First
Sergt. Frank M. Collins. Sergt. W. Lau-
renee Hazard, Sergt. Frank Forester, Corp.
John l.. Schuerger Corp. William c. Car
ter John E. Befeld. Jos. E. Boyle, Edw.
" Clark. James l.. DeNeale. C. s. Heffner,
Marcus Hurd. Guy Hoagland, William G.
Long. James H. Nail. Thomas OKeefe, +.
p. Reynolds. Earl Skinner. Eugene Trainor,
Albert Burroughs, William T. Collins,
Clarence Chesm. William A. Donovan,
Ernest c. Hunter. Edw. G. Haywood, Edw.
T. Hughes Edw. M Lewis. William G.
O'Connell Frank Parrish, E. p. Richen-
bacher Harry T. Sheehy. G. w. Thomas,
jr., Cecil P. Yeargin, George T. s. Boyd,
Thomas Check. George Draeger, A. P. Fen
ton, w. A. Handiboe. William e. Higgins
Frank Lockhoad. William L. Nash, Will
lam o. Ohm. c. A. Pearson j. NJ. Sher-
man. G. W. Tucker and Carl T. Vollten.
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$1.25 to Baltimore and Return.
B. o. r. r.. every Saturday and SUNDAY
Compliment to Engine Company

A dinner. complimentary to the members
OF engine company No. B. was given at the
engine house. at Delaware avenue and C
streets northwest, last evening, by w. A..
Engle About twenty persons including
the eleven members of the company, were
present. and an enjoyable evening was
spent.
Mr. Enge, in brief address, stated that
all the other fire companies that participat-
ed in the Baltimore fire had been shown
some mark of appreciation on their return
TO washington. and that the dinner given
u engine company No. 3 last night was in
the nature of mark of recognition of the
services of the firemen in the Baltimore
fire.
Foreman c. Proctor of the company re-
sponded to the complimentary words of
the host.
Evening star., 1904-03-11
Contractors Buy Towboat.

The little tug boat Sunbeam has been
sold by her owner. Mr.. Louis Smoot, to the
contractors for the building of the new
railway bridge across the Potomac, and
the tug was yesterday afternoon delivered
to her new owners. The Sunbeam is the
smallest towboat in service on the river,
and for many years was the news gather
ing boat of the Baltimore Sun in the har-
Dor of that city. When the construction
of the piers of the railway bridge was in
progress about eighteen months ago, she
was bought by the contractors and used
In the work about the piers until they were
completed. She then passed into the hands
of Mr.. Smoot who used her to tow sand
laden scows. and now she returns to bridge
building work.
Evening star., 1904-03-11
Effect of n Runaway.

a runaway horse caused some excite
ment and damage on 14th street above
Florida avenue yesterday afternon about
4:3o o'clock. The animal was attached to
a runabout in which L. B. Gleason of 2541
18th street. and young woman were
seated Mr.. Gleason was driving toward
the city and was near Center street when
the animal started to run away His
vehicle struck wagon owned by j. J..
Barry and threw the driver of Mr.. Barry's
team, Luther Coleman, from his seat to
the ground MI Gleason and his compan-
ion were also thrown out Before the
frightened animal was stopped a second
collision occurred. This time a mail wa gon
was struck and the horse was Injured
MI. Gieason, his companion and the COL
ored driver of Mr. Barry's team yera
slightly injured
Evening star., 1904-03-11
Naval Relief Society Formed.

For the purpose of affording all practical
relief to the widows and orphans of sailors
and marines. there has Just been organized
in Washington the Naval Relief Society.
The officers selected are: Mrs. Higginson
president: Mrs. Bradford. first vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Glover. second vice president;
Mrs. Cowles. third vice president; Mrs
Buckingham. recording secretary; Mr.
Stotesbury. treasurer; Mr.. ]. G. Johnson
and Judge McCammon. counsel.
1t is expected by the promoters that aux
iliary societies will be organized in every
state and territory in the Union. that the
work may become nationalized. This is the
first instance where a charitable organiza-
tfon of similar character has included In its
benefits the rank and file of the navy and
marine corps, enlisted men and officers
Those interested in the new plan believed
some recognition due the men behind the
guns and the Naval Relief Society is the
result
Evening star., 1904-03-11
Held for Action of Grand Jurv.

John A. Robinson, alias Simpson, twenty
four years old, who was arrested by Lieut.,
Amiss and delivered into the custody of
Detectives Hartigan and Baur, as men,
tioned in The Star yesterday, was arraigned
in the United States branch of the Police
Court yesterday on the charge of forgery
Upon hearing the facts Judge Scott held
Robinson under 81 900 bonds to await action
by the grand jury.
The young man was formerly employed
by John Hartung, and Is accused of forging
the latters name to check for $35, which
he passed on Morris George, a tailor, at 9IO
7th street northwest.
Robinson admitted his guilt when he ap-
peared in court. His home is at Chatta-
nooga. Tenn, and Capt. Boardman was In
formed that the young man is wanted by
the authorities there on a grave charge.
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Receives Fatal Injuries.

Washington Johnson. colored, forty-five
years old, who lived in Prince George 5
county. Md, not far from Bowie, was ia
tally injured yesterday afternoon while
handling logs. One of the heavy logs fell
upon him and injured him about the body.
Joseph Latimer and Robert Fraser took
charge of the injured man and started with
him toward this city, with the intention of
having him treated at Providence Hospital,
but he died before the hospital was reached.
His body was placed in the hospital morgue
until this morning by direction of the coro-
ner. Today the necessary death certificate
was given and the body turned over to
friends.
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Blue Wing to Be Brought Here.

Inc large steam launch Blue Wing. be-
longing to the U. S. fish commission, will be
again In service on the Potomac as a
tender to the Bryan's Point station during
the coming shad and herring spawn-taking
season. Since the close of the last fishing
season on the Potomac tine launch has been
IN service at New London. Conn, and is
now at that port. She will II is stated.
leave there for this city early next week,
ana Will make the trip by the inland water
ways TO the Chesapeake, and is expected to
reach here about the first week in Anri1
capt Jerry Posey will have command of
the Blue Wing during the coming season.
A gasoline power launch belonging to the
Ish commission, which is lying at Cumber-
lands boat house, will be made readv for
service. and will also, it is stated. be at
tached to the Bryan's Point station
Evening star., 1904-03-11
CITY AND DISTRICT.

William Cooper. living at 915 9th street
southwest, aroused his neighbors this morn
ing about 3 o'clock by discharging his re-
volver. firing two shots at an intruder who
was discovered on the roof of the back
porch. The intruder was a cOlored man.
wearing a black souch hat and dark suit of
clothes. 1t was the evident intention of the
colored man to rob the house, but he was
discovered before he had succeeded in gain
ing an entrance. Policeman Herbert made
an investigation, but was unable to find any
trace of the prowler.
Frank c. Boss and Joseph l.. King troop
ers from Fort Myer, We're before Judge
Kimball this morning for creating a dis
turbance at local theater last night. The
men denied the charge. but upon hearing
the facts the court decided that ii had been
sustained and levied a fine of so on each.
Evening star., 1904-03-11
V. Baldwin Johnson's New Coal Office
612 9th st. The best coal. clean, prompt
Advertisement
Proposition Voted Down

A proposition on the part Of several local
dentists to organize a second dental society
in the District was negatived last night at
meeting held in the dental department of
the Columbian University. There was a
good attendance. including several members
or the present Dental Society of the Dis
trict of Columbia. who argued so ably in
oehaf OF their organization, that the plan
OF their opponents was defeated The adyo-
Gates of the pioneer society said their or
sahizatlon completely covered the local
field and rival society would do no rood
and much harm
No expression was made as to the future
intention of the advocates Of the new So
clety, put II is not probable that any early
action will be taken by them.
Evening star., 1904-03-11
Resignation Accepted and Successor
Named

The resignation of Mr.. c. B. Rheem as a
member of the board of trustees of the In
dustrial Home School was received by the
Commissioners today. Mr.. Rheem states
that his resignation is due to an increase in
his private business which demands that he
devote all his time to it,
Commissioner Macfarland, i'm recommend
ing that the resignation be accepted with
an expression of appreciation of Mr.
Rheem's efficient services. also recommends
that Mr.. Walter c. Clephane, chairman oi
the committee on charities and corrections
FOR the Board of Trade, be appointed to i'll
the vacancy on the board of trustees of the
Industrial Home School, caused by Mr.
Rheem's resignation.
Evening star., 1904-03-11

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ANNUAL REPORTS READ
mEETING
MEETING Or ::SIhoCIANe
NURSES SOCIETY YESTERDAY.
Recommended That Number of Visit
ing Districts Be Subdivided-The
Speeches Made.

The Instructing Nurses Society held its
annual meeting yesterday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. r. w. Patterson Dupont
circle, the ball room Of the residence being
flied to it's capacity, mostly by subscribers
to the funds. who had come to listen to
the annual reports. Mrs. Arnold Hague
presided.
Mrs. Hague read from the annual report
of the society the following outline of Its
works:
1.-The society works in accord with the
Associated Charities, but the nurses act
primarily under the direction of the Vlslt-
ing physicians of the oor, who are ap-
pointed by the health officer of the DIS
trict of Columbia. Every morning they
report at the police precinct of their as
trict and receive orders from the DOCTOR
in charge. They also take cases from
other physicians as we'll as from the regu-
lar visitors of the Associated Charltles'
churches, phianthropic societies and lndl-
viduals Books for registering applications
are kept at the police station houses az
the headquarters of each nurse anu 'he
office of the superintendent
Subdivisions Recommended.
Seven nurses and a superintendent are
employed by the society, as SHOWN py 'he
report 1t was recommended that seVerai
of the visiting districts be subdivlded, ana
for this purpose it was decided to solicit
public aid. On account of the weather con-
ditions an unusual amount of sickness was
reported.
There were several speakers at the meet
ing. The first was Dr. William c.. Wood
ward. health officer of the District OF c.
lumbia, who, in prefacing his remarks.
said I'VE are all bound by humanity to
care for one another" He said that the
day of drugs and medicine had passed and
that these things now had secondary
place in the work of the nurse.
The next speaker was DR.. d. c. Gilman,
introduced as the late president of Johns
Hopkins University and the first president
of the Carnegie Institution. He reviewed
the progress science has made in the treat
ment of the sick.
Need of Hospital
at is shame that there is no hospital
for tuberculosis patients in Washing or, ="
said Gen. George M. Sternberg, who is re-
garded as an authority on the disease he
mentioned. Miss Washington made brief
address, speaking superintendent of the
work, of the daily rounds of the nurses.
The meeting was brought to a close by
an address by Rev. Dr. Everett Hale, who
said in the course of his remarks:
IF had anything to say to rich people
II would be to charter a boat this summer
and take mothers and babies down to the
bay every day or to rent one of the houses
which l see advertised in the Post in the
morning and The Star in the evening for
a home for nurses"
The business of the society was post
poned to another day.
Evening star., 1904-03-11
ACCIDENTAL DEATH.
Coroner's Action Regarding the Case Of
Andrew Hirdon.

Coroner hewitt made an investigation of
the case of Andrew p. J. Higdon, whose
body was found in the river near the navy
yard yesterday, as published in yesterday g
Star. and gave certificate Of accidental
death. There was nothing found about the
body to indicate violence, and the face had
been preserved from injury by moss After
the coroner had passed upon the case I'm
dertaker ]. William Lee took charge OF the
remains and removed them to the chapel
of his establishment from where the funeral
took place this afternoon at o'clock. The
interment was at Glenwood cemetery Many
friends of the deceased attended the funeral
and paid last tribute to the dead man.
Evening star., 1904-03-11
Paws Fine Of Five Dollars.

Louis Reese, proprietor of lunch room
at 231 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, was
in the Police Court this morning for selling
cigars at his place of business without
first having paid the necessary license tax.
Inspector Keleher reported that Reese had
had cigars on sale at his place for month.
He admi, ed the charge and paid fine Of
s. imposed on him by JUICE Kimball.
Evening star., 1904-03-11
Soldiers Provided With Laundry.

The soldiers at Fort Washington are to
have their clothing laundered at home in
the near future. The steam barge D. X
Jackson left here yesterday afternoon with
the complete outfit of machinery and
steamboilers for a small laundry abe ard
bound for Fort Washington. 1t is stated
that the plant will be Installed at the fort
this spring, and when completed all the
clothing used by the soldiers will be washed
there. Now the men have to send their
laundry to plants in this city and at Alex
andria by the tug Gibbon to be washed
Evening star., 1904-03-11
Gen. Hawkes. Brother Dead

Word has been received of the death In
Salt Lake City of Mr.. Jesse ID. e. Hawkes.
youngest brother of General b. F. Hawkes.
of this city. Mr.. Hawkes. was sixtv-eipbt
years of age and was a native of Charles
town. Mass. lie was very well known in
Boston, where he was q member of the old
volunteer fire department. He was a VET
eran OF the civil war. enlIsting from Nassa-
ehusetts. General Hawkes. received a tele-
gram announcing his brothers death yester-
day.
Evening star., 1904-03-11
The Evolution of the Horse

According to the program adopted the
next of the Saturday afternoon lectures at
the United States National Museum will
be given tomorrow afternoon at 42O
O'Clock by Prof. Henry f. Osborn of the
American Museum of Natural History,
New York, palaeontologist of the U. S.
geological survey. The subject will be the
Evolution of the Horse" on which, it is
conceded, there is no better authority than
Prof. Osborn. under whose direction has
been gathered the best collection in the
world. Illustrating the descent of the horse
Evening star., 1904-03-11
v. Baldwin Johnson's New Coal Office,
612 9th st. Prompt. square, reliable.-Adyt.
Obstruction Removed From Channel.

For several days past the channel at the
lower end of the harbor above the Buena
Vista wharf has been partially blocked by
the trunk of an old tree. which, resting
one end on the river bottom. showed the
other end about foot above the surface
of the river. Commodore Sutton was no
titled and yesterday he sent the police
boat Vigilant to remove it. A line was
made fast to the top of the obstruction
and it was towed out of the channel and
deposited ashore. The log was about thirty
feet long.
The high tide yesterday evening brought
out into the river channel lot of debris
left in the Eastern branch by the melt
ing Ice The channel from Washington to
Alexandria was filled with a mass of logs,
some of them large enough to do a steam
boat much damage should they hang in
their wheels.
Evening star., 1904-03-11
". Baldwin Johnson's New Coal Office.
612 9th st. Tel. Main 1901 and 1eo5.-Advt
Rev. DIR. Rust in the Citv.

Rev. Dr. r. S. Rust venerable minis
Ter and educator of the Methodist Episco-
PAL church. resident of Cincinnati. Ohio
ls In the city. the guest of his niece, Mrs.
SaluWei' I''9 . street The beautiful
structure known as Rust Hall. connected
Sith the Lucy Webb Hayes Training
School. was named in honor of Mrs Pust
VINO was one of the founders of the Wom-
ems Home Missionary Society of the M
T. Church and for twenty years the cor
responding secretary
Evening star., 1904-03-11
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Evening star., 1904-03-11

The explosion Of a gasoline stove in the
house of John l.. Glover, 2143 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, caused blaze this
morning about 8 o'clock. The fire DEPART
ment went to the house in response to an
alarm turned in from box $40 and extin-
guished the flames after about $50 damage
had been done.
Evening star., 1904-03-11
A Whole Lamb for s1.oo

Legs. &c. h.; Chops. &C. lb.: Breast, 5c.
lb.; Potatoes. 35c. PIX; 81 .25 bu.; Evap.
Peaches 71zc.; Apricots, 121ae; Prunes. Sc. [:
Apples, TIC; DR.. Apples, &C.; Cracker DusA
Be-; Ginger Snaps, &C.; Macaroni, &c. Elgin
Butter, 25c. Renovated, 2Oc; Cheese. I5c. !:
Arbuckle's Coffee, 121zc.; q lbs Gran Sugar,
for $1OO; cans Tomatoes, 25c.-$1 so case:
Sifted Peas, $500 case; Elk. Sifted, 50. 90
case; Con. Milk, &c.; Eagle 14c.; Laundry
Soap, 25c. doz-$1.75 box j. T. d. PyIes.
stores, including 94S La ave. mIO-3t
Evening star., 1904-03-11
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.
The Weems Steamboat Co

The Weems Steamboat Co
Potomac River Route. Spring Schedule.
On and :tPr March the Steamers Calvert and
Potomac will leave Tth ST. wharf every Sunday,
Tuesday and Thursday at pm. for Baltimore
and river landings. Returning leave Baltimore,
Pier No. Light ST.. every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday at pm, arriving in Washington early
Monday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. ALI
river freight must be prepaid. Baltimore, Phil
adelphia and New York freight solicited. Accom-
modations for passengers strictly first class.
Stephenson & Bro,
Agents.
Telephone Main JAS.
Evening star., 1904-03-11
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"Her First False Step" pm.
Chases-Harry Gilfoil and polite vaude-
fille, SIS p m.
Columbia-William Collier In THE Dicta-
tor SIS pm.
Empire-"The Minister'S Son." pm
-"Bon-Tons Burlesquers." S:15
pm.
Lafayette-James K. Hackett In THE
Crown Prince" S:15 pm.
Evening star., 1904-03-11

Louis Wilson, colored seventy four years
old, was treated at the Emergency Hospital
late last night for a painful scalp wound
His explanation of his trouble was that
another colored man had struck him with a
hatchet The affair occurred at the home of
the injured man, 327 Van street southwest
and he gave the name of his alleged assail-
ant
Evening star., 1904-03-11
East Capitol Street Branch Office.

For the benefit of residents in the eastern
part of the city The Star has opened
branch office at Haley's drug store, corner
of 11th and East Capitol streets where
received at regular rates. Wanted Help and
Wanted Situations cost l cent a word.
Evening star., 1904-03-11
Advertisements for Tomorrow.

To insure insertion and
proper classification advertise
ments for Saturdays Star
should be sent either to the
main Office or branch offices as
early as possible Saturday
morning.
Evening star., 1904-03-11
Display of Fine Meats Tomorrow.

Be as exacting as you can. you'll always
find Il. T. KEANES meats satisfactory.
His Washington-dr Beef Southdown
Spring Lamb and other products ere always
above criticism. Try them, and assure the
finest for your table Prices are consist
emily low. Exhibits of ''Deerfoot Farm
Sausage and Bacon, "Smthfed" Hams, etc,
every day Stalls 34-51 Center mkt and 8
Wholesale row. Phone 15S. Prompt service
Evening star., 1904-03-11
Now is Your Time

Legs of Lamb, 10c.: Lamb Chops, 1Oc.;
Breasts of Lamb, &C.; Siroin Steak 121kc
Round Steak, 1Oc.; Roast Beef. Sc. and 1Oc.
All kinds of Smoked Meats at lowest prices
F. ROBERTSON & CO.,
It, 9th ST. and La. ave- NV,
Evening star., 1904-03-11

An alarm of fire was turned in from box
241 about $50 o'clock last night because of
q slight blaze in the cellar at 400 14th
street northwest, which was caused by an
electric wire setting fire to some waste
paper and about $40 damage was caused.
Evening star., 1904-03-11

A milk wagon owned by Joseph Wahler of
Congress Heights and an electric met
on the track near Nichols and Omaha ave-
nues this morning about o'clock The car
was going fast enough to demolish the
wagon and spill about twenty gallons of
milk. Nobody was hurt.
Evening star., 1904-03-11
CITY ITEMS.
Muscle-Making, Health-Eelping Bread

The most wholesome bread you can eat is
Holmes Homemade Whole Wheat Bread
1t tastes good, and will do you lots of good
DC. loaf Homemade Milk" Bread too
at the same price, delivered fresh from oven
to table every day. Homemade Pies, 2Oc
Holmes Bakery, LIST & E SITS. Phone E S64
1t
Evening star., 1904-03-11
Sale of Furniture

Attractive sale of furniture. store cases
and a general line of household goods at
Sloan's, 1407 G street Second fioor), tomor-
row at 10 a.m.-Advt.
Evening star., 1904-03-11
Absolute Purity of Materials

md the expenditure of care and time COM
bine In making "Old Glory the most health
full of all dark beers. Can you afford to
drink any other? Abner-Drury Brewing Co.
Evening star., 1904-03-11
The ONLY Delicatessen

Carrying Home-cooked Meats and Salads
Is Mrs. Hayes, 155 1th st. wing, Center
tato Salads, Devled Crabs Boiled Ham
Cottage Cheese, Pressed Corned Beef. it,