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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
TRIBUTE TO DECEASED MEMBERS
Memorial Services Held Under Au-
sDices of Odd Fellow Fraternity.

Services in memory of deceased odd
Fellows were held last night at the First
Methodist Protestant Church under the
Joint auspices Of Harmony, Union, Salem,
Federal City and the Dorcas Rebekah
lodges and Magenenu Encampment. Mem
bers of the order present were in full re-
gala. After the singing of the ritualistic
ode prayer was offered by Rev. F. A.
Sitter, grand representative. Deputy
Grand Master w. II. Mcneil of Federal
City Lodge No. 30 presided and made the
opening address, in which he told of the
origin and high purpose of the memorial
exercises.
The choir and audience joined in the
singing of Nearer, My God to Thee"
after which the secretaries of the several
lodges read the names of members who
had died during the past year. Federal
City Lodge had no deaths to record but
among the other lodges the roll made up
a score.
Rev. Richard Emmons of Union Lodge
No. H. made a BRIEF address nd was fol-
lowed by Past Grand Master w. w. Mil
Ian of Harmony Lodge, No. o. MI MILAN
spoke of the fraternal work of the order
which, he declared. exemplified the spirit
tor of the church, after few remarks. in
which he said that the teachings of the
Odd Fellows more nearly approached the
teachings of the church than any other
organization. pronounced the benedic-
ton. w. Il. Allan, grand representative
was chairman of the joint memorial com
mittee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Eastern "Y" Meeting.

The Eastern Young Woman's Christian
Temperance Union held a meeting at
Waugh NJ E. Church Friday evening with
Mrs. Blaine, acting president, in the chair.
Mrs. L. D. Marsh, president of Capitol Hill
w. c. T. u, conducted the devotional ex-
ercises.
Miss Virginia Raymond, medal contest
superintendent, presented her report of the
recent contest. After the routine business
was disposed of Mrs. Blaine introduced
Miss Allie Wilson, "Y'' vice president from
Waugh M. E. Church, who had charge of
the literary and musical program.
After piano duet by Misses Albert and
McCardell, Rev. George c. Maydwell was
introduced. He gave an appropriate adj
dress In the course of his remarks Mr..
Maydwell said the trio which insures sue
cess in any Christian undertaking was the
union of the brain, the heart and the hand.
He congratulated the Eastern "Y' on the
successful work of the year.
Miss Stella Raymond gave pleasing So
prano solo and responded to encore.
Miss Mary Jet announced that the Dis
trfct "Y" committee had decided to hold the
annual "Y'' picnic at Chevy Chase Lake
the afternoon of June %, 1904. A commit
tee from the different churches represented
in the Eastern "Y' was appointed to make
final arrangements.
Mrs. Blaine gave brief account of the
progress of the "Y'' work and gave an out
line of the fall program.
During the absence of Mrs. Blaine Miss
Mary Jet will be in charge of the meet
ingS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Biblical instruction in Schools.

Bishop Johnson OF western Texas ad-
dressed large assemhlaEe last evening, in
Trinity Episcopal Church, upon the lack
OF biblical instruction in the public schools.
In the absence of Bishop Satterlee, Bishop
Johnson confirmed a class OF twelve candi-
dates for admission to the church.
Bishop johnson has come to the eastern
states 10 awaken interest in the proper up
lifting OF the west, and the best way to ac-
complish that task, he said is by the teach
ing OF the Bible there He said that in
few years the irrigation of the west and the
building OF the Panama canal would bring
the majority OF the people OF the United
States west OF the Mississippi. 1t was of
great Importance to the whole nation what
kind of people reside there-whether they be
ignorant or Intelligent, whether religious or
thoughtless OF their duty to God and man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
MR.. LETTERS FUNERAL.
Body Will Arrive Here Tonight
Services Tomorrow.

A dispatch from Bar Harbor, Me, last
night says: Funeral services over the body
Of Levi Z. Letter were held at the Letter cot
tage today. Later the body left for WASH
ington Mrs. Letter and three children,
Marguerite, Nancy and Joseph, accompany
ing 1t. Rev. Stephen H. Green, rector or
ST. Savior's Church, ofticiated at the serv-
ices today.
The remains will arrive in Washington
at Q 30 o'clock tonight, and funeral services
will be held at ST Johns Episcopal Church
at o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Rev
Cotton Smith will officiate The body will
be placed temporarily in the receiving vault
at Rock Creek cemetery.
The family have received hundreds OF
messages of coincidence, including one from
President Roosevelt, which reads: Pray
accept my profound sympathy
Similar sentiments were expressed by the
members of the cabinet, the justices of the
Supreme Court, Admiral Dewey and others.
The list of pallbearers has been made out,
but will not be announced until it has been
approved by Mrs. Letter Funeral arrange
ments are in charge of Mr.. M. G. Secken-
dorff, an intimate friends of the deceased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Forfeits 500 Collateral.

game, which was alleged to be poker.
in the room of William Mathers. at III 10Th
street northwest, Saturday night, was in
terrupted by the appearance of Sergednts
Williams and Hartley and Detective Grant
of the first precinct. When they first
reached the house the officers were unable
to gain admittance to the room. but after
waiting short time succeeded in forcing
their way In when one of the players
opened the door.
The host was placed under arrest, and
escorted to the station house. where he left
S1OO security for his appearance in the
United States branch of the Police Court
this morning to answer to a charge OF vio-
lating the gaming law. He did not appear
trial by FORGETTING the money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Lecture on Children's Fairgrounds.

DR.. Rebecca Stonerood. director Of ply
steal culture in the public schools, lectured
Saturday afternoon before the training
class of volunteer workers, which is to
take charge of the children on the play
grounds soon to be opened In different
parts of the city. DR.. Stonerood gave many
practical suggestions to the volunteers, IL
Illustrating her remarks by practical demon
STATIONS with children in the play ground
al Neighborhood House.
Among those present were: Mr.. Thos. w.
Burckhalter who is to be director in charge
of the playground work in this city, who
came here from the International Y. NJ G.
a. Training School at Springfield, Mass,
for this purpose; DR.. r. G.. Boone, editor
of education, Boston. Mass; Mrs. Vernon
Bailey, Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey. Mrs.
A. r. Rogers, Miss Clara ]. Van Trump.
Miss Wise, Miss Cannot, Miss Oberly, Miss
Wolverton, Miss Elizabeth Brown, Mr..
John Sleman. Gen. Sturgeon, Mr.. NJ. b.
Rdeout and Mrs. Chas. f. Weller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
POLICE MADE A RAID.
Two Young Women Rescued From
House of Ill-Repute

SQUAD of police from the first precinct,
in charge of Sergeant Williams and De-
tective Grant, raided a resort in the q s.
reputable section of the city early Satur-
day night and placed under arrest Annie
Arnold the proprietress, on a charge or
conducting a disorderly house. Two young
girls, who had just reached the house,
were also taken into custody and were sent
to the house of detention, where they were
placed in the care Of Mrs. Thornberg, the
matron.
The girls, Nellie Plank, sixteen years OF
age, and Mary Robinson, nineteen years OF
age said they were from Gettysburg, IA,
from which place they arrived here late
Saturday evening in company with Wo-
man. They told the police that they were
led to believe they were to be employed IN
a dining room on Pennsylvania avenue, one
as a cashier and the other as waitress
and it was for that purpose they came here
They said that they were visited at their
homes in Gettysburg Friday by a soldier
from this city, who told them that his term
of enlistment IN the army was about to ex-
pre and. as he had saved considerable
money during his period of service, ne was
going to start dining room and wanted to
employ them.
The young women hesitated about coming
here with him, and he told them he WI
send his sister to Gettysburg the next DAY
to see them. The aIieg
Gettysburg Saturday and talked the matter
over with the girls. and they consented to
accompany her here, arriving shortly after
dark and being taken directly, they said, to
the disreputable house on street north
west.
The Arnold woman secured her release by
leaving $3.50 as security for her appearance
in the Police Court When she was ar
raigned before Judge Kimball today the
woman denied the charge, and on advice or
her counsel, Attorney Campbell Darlington
asked for jury trial. Hearing of the case
was postponed until later date In order
that her request may be granted, there
being no jury on duty in that branch OF the
court at present.
At the request of Prosecuting Attorney
Ralph Given, Judge Kimball remanded the
girls to the house of detention, to be held
as witnesses,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Steamer for Revenue Cutter Service.

A steel steamer, built at a Baltimore
shipyard was launched Saturday afternoon
last for the revenue cutter service. The
launching took place at $40 pm, in the
presence of a number of the officials of
the cutter service from this city. Miss
Nina w. De Hart, daughter of Captain
De Hart of the revenue cutter service,
was the sponsor, and the new vessel
left the ways she was christened Wissa-
hickon, after the stream of that name
which flows through Philadelphia. The new
vessel is ninety-six and one-half feet long
over all, twenty and one-half feet beam
and has depth of hold of ten feet three
inches her displacement will be 175 tons
She Will be propelled by triple expansion
engines, with cylinders 1873 inches, q
inches and 32A inches in diameter with a
stroke of "a inches. The Wissahickon is
designed for customs service, and when
completed will be assigned to duty in the
harbor of Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Address to MissionerS.

Assistant Secretary of the Interior Mel
VILE W. Miller addressed a large audience
last night at the Peoples Mission, 80
Pennsylvania avenue. The meeting was in
charge of Messrs. George w. Havell and
w. c. McMichael, and music was rendered
by the Peoples Mission orchestra. Mr..
Miller said he came to the meeting to bring
a message from above. The message was:
"If any man hear my voice and open the
door / will come in" He made an eloquent
plea to those present who were leading sin
full lives to enter into the bright realms of
Christianity, and there were several re-
spOnses from the audience number of
persons raising their hands in request for
prayer.
Mrs. Brown sang a solo and there were
addresses by Messrs. Havel, McMichael,
Mrs. NJ. f. Carroll and others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Dyspepsia Remedy That Cures.

Among all the remedies in Henry Ev-
ans popular drug store there are few
that he is willing to sell guarantee
to refund the money If they do not cure
Mi-o-na. the famous dyspepsia remedy,
has made so many cures among his Gus
toners that he says: IF this remedy does
not cure you bring back the empty box
and 1 will cheerfuly return your money.
Any one who has dyspepsia, indigestion
headaches, dizzy feeling liver troubles
should take advantage of this chance to
be made we'll without any risk of spend
ing their money to no purpose Mi-o-na
will cure; will regulate the digestion; will
enable any one to eat what he wants. If
it does not do all this the medicine will
not cost you cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Assaulted His Grandmother

man or boy who would strike his
grandmother ought to be punished" Judge
kimball Of the Police Court told William
Hart, seventeen-year-old colored boy.
when he was arraigned in court this morn
Ing on a charge of assaulting his grand
mother, Mary Snowden. 1T is very bad con-
duct, the court continued, land you will
have to pay fine of $50 or spend six
months In Jail"
Hart, the court was told, while in a fit
of anger Saturday night, struck his grand
mother in the face, knocking her down and
causing her to lose consciousness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hall at
10 am. go and 6:30 pm.
Steamer Pentz for River View at 10 am,
2;15 and 6:45 pm.
Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon
at 10 am and $50 pm.
Norfolk and Washington steamer for
Fortress Monroe and Norfolk at ESQ pm.
Weems line for Baltimore and river land
ings at pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate landings at o am.
Randall line for Colonial Beach. Maddox
creek and intermediate landings at am.
Trains leave District line station for
Chesapeake Beach at 9:25 and II am,
2:3o 5:35, 7:45 and 9:45 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Steamboats, to Be Substituted.

Steamboats, are to be substituted for
barges for the purpose Of carrying coal
from this city and other ports on Chesa-
peake bay to Boston and the north Until
this time barges have been used In coal
freighting exclusively, but recently the
steamers Kanawha and Kennebec have
been chartered for year to engage In the
coal carrying work, and 1t is stated as the
barges get old steamers will be substituted
for them. The steamers named are lake
built. and while large carriers are small In
draft and are admirably suited for the
work. 1t is probable they will visit this
city for cargoes of Cumberland coal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
NEW CLUB FORMED.
The Calumets Take the Place Of the
Irouuois

The Calumet Club was formed last even
ing, as a successor of the old Iroquois Club
A meeting of a large number of the mem
bers of the defunct club held at the
club rooms and a new organization perfect
ed, with Capt. w. II. T. King as temporary
chairman and Albert Walmsley as tenn
porary secretary. Practically every MEM
Der of the old club In attendance upon the
meeting last evening signed the member
ship roster and participated in the launch
ing of the new club.
The Iroquois Club passed out of existence
several months ago, and since then an EFFORT
has been made to interest the members in a
new organization, with the result stated. The
incorporators Of the new club are Joseph F..
Luckett, who was president of the defunct
Iroquois Club; w. H. T. King, Emmett
Hamilton. Frank Flint and Arthur Hodg-
k!ns. Joseph A. Burkart is the counsel of
the club
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
CITY AND DISTRICT.

John II. Davis and Johnson Garrett, coll
brcd laborers, Were taken to Providence
Hospital Saturday afternoon from LIST and
T. streets southwest. where they were en-
ployed i'll the big sewer by Gleason & Ben
Finger. The men were struck with a dirt
bucket and cut and bruised about the head
and legs.
Thomas Parker, colored, was struck on
the head with a blackjack Saturday night
in pool room at Virginia avenue and Sd
street southwest and painfully wounded.
HIS wound was dressed at the Emergency
Hospital.
John Ioonberger, forty years old. resi-
dent of Anacostia, fell from a street car
on ~ street Saturday night and was Sc
veTely inquired about the head He received
treatment at the Emergency Hospital.
Oscar Glenn. living at No. 60 Defrees
street. vas treated at the Emergency Hos
YJtu saturday night for two inCiscd wounds
OF the scalp. He said ne had been cut with
razor by a woman. She denied to the po-
ice that she had inflicted the wounds and
Glenn was told that he would have to get
warrant if he wanted her arrested.
Mr.. ami Mrs. Leo Simmons and Mr. Louis
7. Darrell had TN exciting experience Sat
urday night at 18th street ana Huntington
place. They were driving in q light vehicle
when the vehicle came in contact with the
curb AMI wheel broke off The occupants
Of the trap were thrown out and the horses
ran away. None OF the victims of the aC-
cidcnt received serious in Jury. The vehicle
was Demolished.
Harry Cole. twelve years old living at
III 9th street northeast, was thrown from
his bicycle on the quarry road near the zoo
yesterday afternoon and injured about the
face. After being attended by Dr. Harding
he was sent to Garfield Hospital by the po-
lice.
The fire department responded to an
alarm turned in from box 2is last night
about 10 O'Clock and found slight blaze in
the kitchen 1t the house Of Mrs j. A Weld
man. T3l LIST street northwest. About $50
damage was done.
James W. Flood, sixty-one years old was
found dead in bed a his home, SIG X street
southeast, yesterday morning about s
o'clock Coroner hewitt made an investi-
CATION and gave certificate of death from
heart disease. His funeral will take place
from the family home at ? o'clock tomor-
row afternoon.
Mrs. Virginia Malloy. thirty-four years
old. was overcome 10y gas in her room at ~
G. street northwest yesterday morning
about $40 o'clock. She was removed to
the Emergency Hospital In the ambulance.
The patient recovered, and was able to re
turn home later in the day.
Thomas Murdoch forfeited SO in the Dis
trict branch Of the Police Court this morn
ing on a charge OF working lame horse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13

Thomas Parker. colored, was struck on
the head with blackjack Saturday night
in pool room at Virginia avenue and Sd
street southwest and painfully wounded.
HIS wound was dressed at the Emergency
Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13

John Ioonberger. forty years old. a resi-
dent of Anacostia, fell from a street car
on ~ street Saturday night and was Sc
NeTely inquired about the head. He received
tIcatme mt at the Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Flag and Bible Presentation

Columbia Council. No. 80. Jr O. U. A NJ,
Of this city will present flag and Bible to
the school trustees Of Arlington district
Alexandria county. tomorrow at 4:3O pm.
for the use OF Columbia School. There will
be addresses by F. n. Weber jr., Prof
Works, j. e. Clements, Chaplain Pierce and
A. p Douglas. The military band from
Fort Myer will furnish music.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Honorary Degrees Conferred.

The University of Wisconsin celebrated
its semi-centennial last week. and there
was a notable gathering of educators for
the occasion. The honorary degree of LII.
D. was conferred upon James Wilson, Sec
rotary of Agriculture; Grover K Gilbert
of the United States geological survey,
Alex. C. Botkin of the commission to re-
wise the laws of the United States, Miss
Jane Adams of the Hull House at Chi
cago and a number OF others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Indian
Head Trips.
Str. Charles

Str. Charles Manchester,
EVERY THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY,
$50 O'Clock pm, except Thursday, June 10,
and Friday, July /.
MARSHALL HALL
Daily at 10 an, 2:30 and $50 pm.
Sundays, IL am, 2:30 and $50 pm.
Appointments hrst-class. All amusements.
Concert and dance music
Fare Ground Trip. .N cents.
FOR MOUNT VERNON,
HOME AND TOMB OF WASHINGTON
Daily-10 am. and 2:80 pm. Sundays excepted.
je11-tf p
"ERICSSON LINE EXCURSIONS
ATTRACTIVE WATER ROUTE from BALTIMORE.
Through the Chesapeake and Delaware canal
to PHILADELPHIA" Stopping at the great fishing
grounds. Betterton, also Chester Pa. Fare from
Washington by B; and o. to baltimore, thence
Ericsson line to Philadelphia, single, 50; round
trip. $3.50 Returning ali rail from Philadelphia
o. and o., "a. Steamers sail daily except Sun
days 8 am. Tickets to Philadelphia on sale in
Washington at B. and o. Ticket Offices Also J.
spliedt, Agent. 5o7 Pa: ave; for Atlantic City.
Branch. New York. Albany. Troy and points north.
CLARENCE sHRIvER. G. A,
my16-tf,19 204 Light st., Baltimore. Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Entitled to Tax EXEMPTION.

In reporting on the application of the
Woman's Clinic for the exemption from
taxation Of Its property, located at 1897
T street northwest, Secretary George L.
Wilson of the board Of charities says
that this hospital is strictly charitable
of the same character as other
hospitals and dispensares in the city, and
in the judgment of the board it is entitled
to exemption from taxation on the same
ground that similar institutions are ex-
empted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Woman Severely Injured.

Josephine White, colored, forty-six years
old, whose home is at 2515 East Clayton
street, Richmond, Va, fell while getting
off Capital Traction car at 7th and L
streets southwest yesterday afternoon and
was severely injured She was on her way
to the wharf. of the Washington and Nor
folk Steamboat Company, where she is en-
ployed The injured woman sustained the
loss of several teeth. She was taken to
the Emergency Hospital for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
"Milk" Bread is Generously Good.

You'll never be satisfied with any other
bread after you We tried Holmes Genuine
Home made Milk Bread. 1t is uniformly
good, because it is always made of the
best materials in the best way known to
the ceverest breadmakers. &c. Il loaf de-
livered direct. Holmes Bakery, 1st and f
SITS. Phone f. S64. 1t
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United Confederate Veterans

ReunlOn, NashVlIIe Tenn.
Southern railway will sell roundtrip tick
cts from Washington to Nashville, Tenn,
and return, at rate of S15.05, June 10 to
10 inc good to return June Is, except that
extension to July 10, 1904, may be had upon
deposit of ticket and payment of 80 cents
to Joint agent.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Low-Rate Coach Excursion to St. Louis

Worlds Fair every Tuesday in June via
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Only sl7.00 round trip. Tickets good 60
ing in day coaches only, limited to return
ten days, including date of sale Trains
will leave Washington, New Jersey avenue
and ST.. at 1905 am, June IA, q and
IS. Call at ticket offices, New York ave-
and 10Th St, 619 Penna. ave-, and at station.
for full particulars.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"Dr. Jekyll and Mr.. HYDE" 8
pm.
Chase's-Amelia Summerviile and polite
vaudeville. sis pm.
Columbia-Edwn Arden in His Excellen-
cy, the Governor" SIS pm.
Kernans-Henry Burlesquers, S:15 pm.
Lafayette-"The Belle of New York. S15
pm.
Chevy Chase Lake-Concert by Marine
Band and dancing.
18th and u streets-Spanish War Vet
erans' lawn fete
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
All About Summer Resorts.

Vacation days should be planned for we'll
in advance. Booklets about summer resort
hotels that hold forth the greatest posi-
bilities for pleasant vacations may be had
at The Stars Resort Bureau Full infor-
nation about resorts and routes for sum-
mer trips freely given at the business office
counter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
If You Want Something Extra Fine,
order Ashburn Ice Cream. 81 gal. 1883 18th

While working in a trench for a plumber
at 18th and Concord streets, Brookland,
Saturday afternoon, David Tennison, col
ored, fifty-nine years old, injured by
the earth caving upon him. He was taken
TO Freedmen's Hospital. where the sur
geons found his right side had been hurt.
His condition was not serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
South Washington Branch Office.

The Star has opened branch office at
Sullivan's new pharmacy, corner 7th and ID
received at regular rates and sent direct to
The Star office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
The Meats the Particular Buy.

Those who are particular regarding quail
~ Invariably find r r. KEANES meats
the most satisfactory. Nothing more de-
lcious than his Washing ton dressed Beef
and Southdown Lamb. Try them-prices
are reasonable. Phone los. Stalls Biol
Center Mkt. and . Wholesale Row