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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-01
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets.
Baltimore Markets.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

BALTIMORE, Nd, November 1.-FLOUR-
Easier; winter extra, ls5a45O; winter clear, 40.
Bio; winter straight, 5.25a5.40; winter patent,
8. 90; spring clear 450a4 80: spring straight
5.S0a605; spring patent. 0.15a650; receipts. l576
barrels; exports, ZOO barrels
1 ;WHEAT-Steadier, spot, contract, 113a113H
spot. No. red western. 115a115H: November.
tl3allsA: Decenber. l1ba1isk; Nay. 1l7h:
steamer No. Q red. iO7al07A: receipts $50 bnsh.
eis soathsrn ~ sample, 86ailo; southern grade.
! c COM .Firmer; year. SIN; january, sou; Feb
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-01
Today's Government Receipts.

National bank notes received today for
redemption. s601,1i government receipts
from internal revenue, si3s $50: customs.
sTS0S37; miscellaneous. s13.045: expendi-
lures, s2120.000; available cash balance.
s146, :s52, 191.23.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-01
Straps.

From the Chicago Record Herald. -.s.-,
Straps have been provided in the New
succeed at last in arranging II SO that we
ny there will be straps in the air ships
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-01
Architects Submit Plans.

Twenty-one architects OF the District to
day submitted to the Commissioners. In
competition, plans for the proposed Police
Court building. e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-01
Long Time Ahead.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
When the millennium comes every man
entitled to vote will feel II a great duty to
east his ballot, and will do so without
stimulation or electioneering as to whom he
shall vote for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-01
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers, 1419 F street, members New
York stock exchange, Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-01
Not a Guarantee.

From the st Louis Republic. 81 ,sfsr.'
Voting blind will not guarantee good gov
eminent. $50 ''-f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-01
Lamb, Lamb, Lamb.

Fresa the Butte Inter Mountain.
Mutton continues to be the best invest.
urutsiu Wall street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-01

sale of Metropolitan Railway certih-
Gates, series b. was made at 1O6 which has
been the asking price for some time past.
After the sale the bid was I06 while the
asking price was i07
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-01

Eighty-fve was the bid for the Washing
ton Railway bonds today. just as was the
case yesterday. The buying of this secur-
lily. as well as of others on the list, was
light.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-01

A bid of 1873 secured twenty shares of
Capital Traction stock. Then the bid re-
coded to 1921 and the stock was offered at
LIB. but there was no more trading.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-01

Washington Loan and Trust stock was
offered al 201. and the bid was 2o6. The
asking price was withdrawn and 2lo substi-
tuted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-01

The preferred stock of the Washington
Railway Company was offered at one time
at 1S, and I1S was the bid. The offer was
withdrawn and 1Sh substituted Nothing
was done i'm the common except to make a
bid of - and an asking price of -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-01

A couple of twenty-five-shar lots of
telephone stock were sold al 10. There was
more stock for sale at Al, but the bid did
not go beyond 40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-01

Gas stock was sold at 59k. and then
the bid was 594. with Sass the asking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-01

Lanston sold ut 12k and 1873, and a
the close the bid was 12l4 and the askins
price ia An option sold at -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-01

The Peoples Bank, now on street near
9th street. has purchased the lease of the
American National Bank of the building
occupied by the latter on 14th street near
F street, and will take possession of the
new quarters about March l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22
FUNERAL OF CHARLES n. READ.
Services Over the Remains of a Noted
Vocalist

Few people In this city are better known
to the music-loving population. and espe-
cially to the older generation than was the
late Charles H. Read, who died in Provi-
dence Hospital Monday, and was buried
from st. PauIs Episcopal Church yester-
day. DR.. Harding, one of Mr. Reads best
friends, conducted the simple service ac-
cording to the Episcopal faith. assisted by
the Rev. G. F Bratenahl, rector OF st. AL
bans parish.
Mr. Read was among the best Of vocalists
in his day, and will be well and affection
ately remembered the basso for many
years in Epiphany Church at the time when
Epiphany engaged only the best artists
In addition to his church work Mr. Read
was a great social favorite when in his
prime. His voice was of the finest quality
and up to last summer he rendered most
efficient service in ST. Paurs choir
AT his funeral yesterday Mr. E. T. Win
chester, by whom he was much admired
had charge of the music. Mr.. Reads IA
vorite hymns were sung by Miss Ethel
HoltZclaw, soprano: Mrs. Bessie b. Mercer
contralto; Mr.. w. ]. Caulfield tenor, and
Dr. A. b. Mitchell, basso, and included
Weary of Earth Abide With Me" and
Lead, Kindly Light" Almost the last solo
Mr.. Read ever sang was Ambrose's beauti-
full "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" This
was sung yesterday by Miss Holtzclaw as
he was carried to his last resting place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22
Unite in Giving Surprise.

At a business meeting of the Young Peo-
pies Shining Star Club. No and the Young
Peoples Society Christian Endeavor of the
Vermont Avenue Baptist Church last night
1t was decided to unite in surprising the old
folks at the Washington Asylum Sunday.
July 3, by giving them dinner and other
necessaries of life. The dinner will be from
to pm., and there will be praise service.
The officers of the Shining Star Club, No.
l. are: Mrs. Mary Sewen. president; Mrs.
Elizabeth Baylor vice PRESIDENT Miss Fan
ny Lee secretary; Mr.. ]. H. Purter, assist
ant secretary; Mrs. Bette Pollard, treas
urer Officers of Y. P. s. c. E: Mr. Carter
Braxton, president; Mrs. Estella Epps, vice
president: Mr. Charles Byrd, secretary
Mrs. Marion Griffin, assistant secretary
Mrs. Maria Bias, treasurer. Rev George
w. Lee, D. D., is pastor of the church
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22
woRKMAN's FATAL FALL.
William L. Hamilton Drops From Fire
Escape and Is Killed.

fatal accident occurred yesterday after
noon about $3.50 o'clock on the 18th street
side of the building of the Southern Rail
way Company, in which the victim was an
expert rigger, named William L. Hamilton.
He was at work assisting in the construc-
ton Of a fire escape. and fell from the plat
form at the fourth floor. One side of his
head was crushed, and he received other
wounds and bruises. He was quickly con-
veyed to the Emergency Hospital, but he
was practically dead when picked up, and
the physicians could do nothing to help
him.
Hamilton. who was twenty-five years old,
lived at 917 Maryland avenue southwest.
and was employed by A. D. Jones. Yester-
day afternoon he was working on the plat
form. and attempted to get around the
front Of a ladder that was fastened to the
platform with rope. He slipped or missed
his footing In some way, and caught hold
Of the ladder For an instant he was
swinging in the air, and another man.
working above him, called 70 him not to
let go. For some unknown reason he was
unable to retain his hold on the ladder and
fell. His head struck against an iron plat
form at the first floor, and his almost life
less body finally reached the sidewalk.
Hamilton formerly worked for the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company. Coro-
ner hewitt investigated the affair, and
gave certificate of accidental DEATH The
body was removed to Lees undertaking
establishment and prepared for burial. His
funeral will take place from his late home,
on Maryland avenue, probably tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22
EXCURSIONS.

1t would be difficult indeed to find
more pleasant outing than trip to Mar
shall Hall and Indian Head on the steam
er Charles Manchester These trips will
be run every Thursday, Friday and Sat-
urday evening during the summer except
Friday, July 1, and Saturday, July g.
Stops are made at Marshall Hall, where
dancing and many other amuSements
may be INDUCED in. The Marshall Hall
band and orchestra accompanies the boat
and plays all the latest concert and dance
music at the Hall. The steamer Charles
Manchester leaves promptly at $50
o'clock.
The Washington Chapter of the Ameri-
can Institute of Bank Clerks will give an
excursion, which will be it's second an
nual outing, to Marshall Hall this even
ing. The steamer Charles Manchester will
leave at $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22
Charge of Assault.

Charles Easterling of 80 18th street
northeast was named as defendant in the
United States branch of the Police Court
this morning on a charge of assaulting
Samuel, the six-year-old child of Mrs. Ell
wood, his next-door neighbor, who resides
at $40 18th street northeast. Easterling
asked for a jury trial, and hearing of the
case was postponed until a later date in
order that his request may be granted,
there being no jury duty in that
branch OF the court at present. He left IS
as security for his appearance when
wanted
When the matter was investigated in the
office OF Prosecuting Attorney Given Mrs
Elwood claimed that Eastering sprinkled
water from a garden hose on her boy while
he was playing in the yard in rear of her
home. Easterling said that the boy ANNOYED
him by digging under the back fence, thus
destroying number of flowers planted by
his little girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22
Pupils Concert.

The annual concert by the pupils of Mr..
William ]. Oates was given last night at
Carroll Institute Hall. Owing to tho
length Of the program, the concert this
year is divided into two parts, and the sec
ond portion will be given this evening at
the same hall. Those who assisted at the
concert last night were Miss Beulah Luxen,
soprano; Mr.. Fred c. Shaefer. baritone, and
Miss Katie Young, elocutionst. The pupils
who took part were members of the violin
class, consisting of Messrs. H. Lee, E. Web
ster w. Duncan, J. McIver w. Minnix, M.
Davis, ]. Mcdonnell and F. Mccarthy, Will
liam N. Slye, Miss Pauline Rosenthal, Miss
Vivian Rothstein, Miss Bessie Ritz, Mr..
Thomas Miller, Mr.. Chester M. Brady Miss
Helen Sage, Miss Edith E. Eliason and
Miss Alice Nash. pianists. and Miss Nellie
Belt, violnist. The audience in attendance
was large and thoroughly appreciative. The
accompanies were Miss Lulu v. Tavener,
Mr.. Trial Davis and Miss Robinson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22
Funeral of Mr.. Greble.

The funeral of the late James ]. Greble,
whose death occurred Monday. will take
place from his late residence, S21 NJ street
northwest, at o'clock this afternoon. The
interment will be in Rock Creek cemetery.
Mr.. Grebe had been in the service of The
United States Express Company for thirty
six years handling millions of dollars dur
ing that time, and not an error during that
period was charged against him. The
package referred to in his letter was han
died by him, but in some way became mis-
placed lost. and which was afterward
made good. Mr.. Greble was man of
great deal of pride, and while he was not
censured for the loss. the matter preyed on
his mind 10 such an extent that 1t Is be-
neved he decided life was not worth living
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22
symphony Orchestra Officers.

The board OF directors of the newly in
corporated Washington symphony Orches-
ira at special meeting elected officers for
the current year Those who will serve are:
President. Herbert Wadsworth; first vice
president. Thomas F. Walsh; second vice
president, NJ. G. Seckendorff; secretary,
Herman c. Rakemann; treasurer. Eugene
l.. Stevens: advisory counsel, William b.
King; director. Reginald De Koven; bust
ness managers, sydney Lloyd Wrightson
and Miss Katie V. Wilson; board of direct
ors Reginald De kOven, Herbert Wads-
worth. T.. III. Droop. Sydney Lloyd Wright
son and Eugene f.. Stevens.
After serving the orchestra faithfully as
manager. secretary and treasurer ever since
II was organized. Edward Ii. Droop wrote
TO Mr.. De koven asking 10 be relieved Of
his duties, giving as his reason for resign
Ing the pressure of business. Eugene $.
Stevens was elected to Mr.. Droop's place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22
EXCURSION A SUCCESS.
Knights Templar Present Entertain
ing Program at Marshall Hall.

The annual excursion of Columbia Com
mandery, No. 2. knights Templar, to
Marshall Hall Monday was brilliant
success. both in the number of persons at
tending and in the various forms OF enter
tainment. Many distinguished Templars OF
this and other jurisdictions were present
and enjoyed the hospitality of Columbia to
the utmost.
The guests included among others Emil
nent Commander Andrews and wife OF
Maryland Commandery, Baltimore; Emf
nent Commander Adams of Montgomery
Commandery, Gaithersburg; Past Grand
Commander Wellington and son Of Kan
sas; Eminent Comman der Ashby of Po-
tomac Commandery, Generalissimo Yerkes
and Captain General Rutherford of Wash
irgton Commandery. Past Grand Command
ers Mckenzie and bingham, Grand Com
mander A. w. Kelly and the following
Grand Commandery officers: B. A. Allen.
Geo. H. Walker, w. H. Klopfer. H. X.
Simpson, w. T. Galliher and Cissel.
In the afternoon large number OF the
excursionists participated in the athletic
contests. with the following results:
One hundred-yard run-W. F. Waldman,
first; H. S. Selden, second
Potato race H. Blumer first; H. Ben
lert, second.
Fifty-yard run for girls over twelve
years-Ethel Clark, first; Gertrude Council,
second.
Sack race-Prof. Crosley, first; DR.. o. H.
Coumbe, second.
One hundred-yard run for boys over thir-
teen-H. G. Kneessi, first; M. Sloan, sec
ond.
Seventy-five-y yard run; boys under thirteen
Russell Walker, first; Andrew Walker.
second.
Fifty-yard run for lades-Miss Eisenstein
first; Mrs. Charles Long, second.
Egg race. for ladies-Mrs. Charles Long
first; Miss Eisenstein, second.
Putting shot-C r. Sampson, first; ]. A.
Dowrick, second.
Frankfurter picking-Charles Burgess
first; Andrew Walker, second; Sam Slime
metz, third.
Tug of war-Messrs. Smith, Sampson
King, Ernest, Long. and Williams.
Two In one race-W. H. Smith, E. A. Mel
Sack race; boys over thirteen-E. Schneid-
er. first; w. NJ. Reck, second.
Fat mans race r. Sampson.
Potato race: girls under twelve years
Gertrude Cornell, first; Violet Dowrck
second.
Baboon race-E A. Nelson.
Sack race; boys under thirteen-Daniel
Luckett first: Ernest Lucas second.
The contests were under the direction Of
Judges B. A Allen. J. ]. narrower and
Barry Adams; clerk of course. Hillebert W.
Thomas; starter, Frank X. Raymond; ref
cree, Sam Stnemetz.
Mr.. Rodrick was the winner in the bowl
Ing contest. On the arrival of the even-
ing boat the excursioniSts were well
coined with a magnificent display of fire.
works. During the evening there was dane
ing in the pavilion and a concert by Haley's
orchestra on the lawn.
The excursion committee consisted of j.
Harry Cunningham, David H. Fenton,
Charles Long, DIR. Frank E. Gibson, Wal
ter H. Klopfer, Jackson F. Blair. Samuel
Stinemetz and Faber Stevenson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22
he HE7A Err.
Count of MONTH Cristo.

The management Of the Academy stock
company has announced for revival next
week 1.-THE Count Of Monte Cristo." No
character in fiction has had a more re-
markable career, either on the book shelves
or on the stage, than Count of Monte Girls
to-" James O'Neil was the fortunate play
er to Introduce the character to the Ameri-
can stage, and thought e is an exception
ally versatile actor, has tried many times in
vain to find role in which the public
would regard him with the same enthu-
hero Of the barren island of Tuscany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22

VIM. Cannon's Purisima, Pure, Rich.
It's the ideal connoisseurs. the choice of
physicians and Is worthy of place IN your
harder u eth. Phone N 52S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22
Program Interrupted by Rain.

The reception which was to have been
rendered General Nelson A. Miles at the
lawn fete of the Spanish War Veterans, 18th
and U streets northwest, last evening, was
postponed on account of the rain. 1t will
take place tonight, when the original pro-
gram will be carried out. The Soldiers
Home Band will be in attendance this even
ing and will give a concert on the grounds
from to $50 o'clock. This Is the last even
Ing Of the fete and no admission will be
charged. The results of the various vot-
ing contests, the guessing contest on the
number Of admissions to the fete and in
all probability the winner of the round trip
to st. Louis and the 500 in cash will be
announced at the conclusion of the fete this
evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22

Best Boards, $3.50 Per 100 Fl.
Frank Libbey & Co. 9th and New York ave-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22
s. w. v. Lawn Fete,

18th and U SITS. closes tonight. Band con-
cert, to O'Clock. Admission free.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22
Ordered to Show Cause,

In the matter of the estate of Romolo
Mills, deceased, Justice Stafford, in the
Probate Court. upon petition Of Jesse G.
Ackings. administrator, has ordered Will
lam A. Mills and J. H. Adriaans to show
cause. the Path instant, why they should
not be punished for contempt of court
1t is charged by the administrator that
Messrs. Mills and Adriaans, in contempt of
the authority of the Probate Court, took
steps to have certain real estate sold after
the Probate Court had acquired Jurisdiction
of the property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hall at
10 a. m, 2:30 and $50 pm.
Steamer Pentz for River View at 10 q. m,
2:15 and 6:45 pm.
Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 m. and 2:30 pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate landings at am.
Norfolk and Washington steamer for
Fortress Monroe and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Randall line for Colonial Beach, Maddox
creek and intermediate landings at am.
Trains leave District line station for
Chesapeake Beach at 9:2o and IL am, 2:30.
5:35, 7:45 and 9:45 pm.
Weems fine for Baltimore and river land
ings at pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22
Model Of Hospital for Insane.

The plaster model of the buildings and
grounds of the Government Hospital for
the Insane. which has been in course of
preparation for several months. has been
finally completed, and has been forwarded
TO the st. Louis exposition. The model
is about IL feet by feet, and contains a
reproduction OF the entire collection of
buildings, with roads, trees, etc. 1t will
he shipped back to the institution at the
close of the fair, where 1t will occupy space
in the government building. A series of
interesting photographs of hospital scenes
accompanies the model for exhibition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22
Held for Action of Grand jury.

Jane Jones. colored resident of South
Washington, after having preliminary
hearing in Judge Kimbalrs branch of the
Police Court this morning. was held under
500 bonds to await action by the grand
jury on a charge of grand larceny. Jane
is washwoman. and 1t Is alleged that she
took $57 from the locker of Nicholas Tib-
bins several days ago when she visited the
barracks of the Pennsylvania railroad en-
ployes at Garfield Park. Policeman J. C.
Smith recovered 81 of the amount missing
when he paced Jane under arrest last night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22
THE STAR BY NAIL.

The Star will be mailed to any ad-
dress I'm the United States or Canada
for IL cents per week. D cents for
two weeks or 50 cents per month,
postage prepaid. Payment to be
made INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.
The address may be changed as fire.
quently a. desired ...
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22
Jury of Condemnation Ordered.

On motion of Assistant Corporation Coun-
sci Sinclair, Justice Gould of the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia today di-
rected the United States marshal to sum
mon a jury of seven citizens to assess dam
ages and award benefits in the matter of
the condemna ton of land for the extension
of Euclid place northwest SO that 1t will
connect with Erie street. The Jury will be
impaneled the 21th instant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22
Moore & Hill Qnc.), TT 18th St.
I'VE sell and rent houses" Money to loan.
advertisement.
Charges Not Filed.

Charges were not filed in the Police Court
today against Robert Lewis the colored
driver of Commissioner Macfarland's car
riage, who had a misunderstanding with
Policeman Mckeever of the sixth precinct
in front of the District building, as men
toned in The Star yesterday. The matter
Is still under investigation at police head
quarters, and no charges will be filed in
court against Lewis until the investigation
Is completed, il at all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22
The Night Train From New York

to the White Mountains having Pullman
sleepers also for st. Adams and Quebec
will this season leave Grand Central Sta
ton, n. Y, y. H. and II. r. r., at 900
pm, daily except Sundays, commencing
June q.
The day White Mountain express, with
vestibuled through buffet parlOr cars for
Fabyan, Jefferson and st. Adams, and
dining car Springfield and White River
Junction. will go into service June y,
leaving New York at $40 a.m.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22

Joseph Jackson, private Waterman, was
found dead in bed at 2919 Dumbarton ave-
nue. last night, where he lived alone. Jack
son was fifty-five years of age and 1t Is
supposed had been dead for several days
The neighbors in that locality had noticed
that no one had either entered or left the
house and the house was locked up. The
matter was investigated, and Officers Krae-
mer and Johnson of the seventh precinct
station were dispatched to the place. They
forced an entrance and found Jackson
dead, as stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22
Laws Regulating Warehouse Business

The Banks Law Publishing Company of
New York has just issued volume Of DAT
pages, entitled "Mohun on Warehouse
men," containing the laws of each of the
states and territories pertaining to the
storage and warehousing business and
digest of all the decisions of the state and
federal courts affecting warehousemen.
The work was prepared by Mr.. Barry Mo-
hun of the local bar, primarily for The
American Warehousemen's Association, but
it Is now to be circulated generally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22
Claims $4,000 as Damages.

Proceedings at law have been instituted
in the District Supreme Court by Emma &.
Scott of 113 LIST street northeast against
Helen Bell to recover damages in the sum
of 5000. The plaintiff alleges that the 18th
instant the defendant malicioSsly uttered
words. meaning that the plai1dD had dis
honestly appropriated to her ow< use GER
tain dog Attorneys w. c. Baiderston and
F. c. Huebner represent the plaintiff.