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between the Wilson Memorial and Foundry
Methodist Church teams. resulted In a vic
tory for the latter. the score being to 3.
McCathern was on the rubber for the
winners and pitched a fine game. although
his support was ragged. Walker did the
slab work for the Wilson boys. but WAS
touched up for twelve hits
Hughes played a brilliant game at Sec
ord. his only misplay being a wild throw
Randall on first and McCathern in the box
both fielded we'll
The Wilson team went first to the bat
and scored the first run. The Foundry boys
scored their hrst run In the second which
tied the score. In the fifth the Wilson
team secured two more. The Foundry team
then came In. and before the inning was
over had chalked up four more runs. In
the sixth two more runners crossed the
plate. giving the Foundry boys "a lead Of
-FOUR runs. Neither side scored again until
the ninth. when the losers made their last
Two runs.
In the play off OF an unfinished C:ne Of
the early part of the season the Wison
boys won out by a score of to z This
game was called at the end Of the first half
or the ninth inning, which left he score a
Tie, 3 to 3. The Wilson boys took their turn
az the bat. and with two men on bases.
Morris made an error and Gates scored the
winning run. The score:
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To Try for Naval Commissions.

The Navy Department has received ap-
plications from twenty-five warrant officers
Of the navy for permission to enter the
competitive examination for appointment as
ensign in the navy, as follows: Gunners
Robert E. Simonson, Clarence S. Wander
beck, Clifford II. Sheldon, Joseph f. Dan
iels, David Lyon, Walter E. Whitehead
CASTOR D. tombstone, Warrant Machinist
Edward II. Campbell. Boatswain John w.
Stoakley, Gunner Theodore B. Watson,
Warrant MachniSt William c. Dronberger,
Gunner John IL. Lehman, Gunner Owen
HILL Warrant Machinist Francis ID. Burns,
Boatswain John S. Crogan, Warrant Ma
chinist Charles w. Densmore, Gunners
Charles E. Jaffe and Samuel Chiles, War
rant Machinists AlonZo Skinner, John j.
Fuller and George NJ. Heinen and Gunner
Frank Horseback.
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James Hamilton Lewis never fails to bring
a grateful acknowledgment. Delegates
from all parts of the country are con-
stantly arriving here and the scene OF ac-
tivity about the headquarters Is growing
more and more animated.
District Delegates Arrive.
The delegates from the District of Co
lumbia arrived here safely last ,ning.
They had cool weather on the train, but
were landed In a very hot town. Mr. Jas.
L. Norris went to the Planters Hotel.
where the headquarters of the delegation
will be kept open constantly. 1t Is quite
likely that Edwin Seton Of the District of
Columbia will be appointed secretary Of
the national democratic committee. Many
of the delegates here are working actively
In the interest of Seton. They declare
that by far he Is the best equipped man
for that important place. He has been in
timately associated with three national
conventions of the democratic party. and
has gone through three national cam
paigns, AS secretary Of Senator Jones he
the party. The national secretary is not
appointed until the last day Of the con-
vention, when the national committee will
he called together and organized.
VIM. F. Hart of Washington. accompanied
by Master Hart, who is seeing what
tional convention looks like. has arrived
here. They are registered at the Jefferson.
Hart today had his photograph taken with
William Jennings Bryan, and 1t Is now
going the rounds of the newspapers.
C. Z. X.
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the Fourth of July ever planned at Falls
Church is being carried out this afternoon.
The exercises began at 3 O'Clock on the
lawn adjoining the Inn Throughout the
afternoon and evening entertaining features
will be provided, and the citizens OF the
city have turned out in large numbers to
Join in the patriotic observance.
The program of the afternoon was opened
with music by the United States Marine
Band. This was followed by the singing
Of patriotic songs. in which the large gath
erfng Joined in lusty chorus.
The program included the reading of the
Declaration Of Independence, and num-
Der of addresses of appropriate theme.
Among the speakers were Col. Joseph E.
Willard lieutenant governor of the state Of
Virginia, and Mr.. Barry Buckley Of Wash
ington.
Refreshments will be served this evening
on the lawn, and an open air concert will
be given.
Special Display Of Fireworks.
The inmates and employees of the Govern
to an exhibition of aerial fireworks tonight
on Prospect Hill, an eminence overlooking
the city. The superintendent Dr. White.
decided that the program shall be fully in
accord with the custom at the institution.
and sum of money was expended in pro-
v1ding a large amount of pyrotechnics.
which will be discharged tonight under the
direction of the hospital officials. Stands
have been erected on the grounds from
which to set forth the fiery display.
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THE OLDEST INHABITANTS.
Exercises at Home of Mr.. Crosby S.
Moves Today.

More t,Ian hundred members ef- the Old
est Inhabitants Association of the District
o. Columbia. their wives, sisters, daughters
and friends making a party of 300, left the
city this morning on several special cars
for Alton Farm the country seat of Mr.
Crosby S. Noyes on the Brghtwood road
where they were the guests of Mr.. Noyes
for their annual outing. The party left the
Riggs House at 9:30 O'Clock and went di-
rect TO the farm, where the exercises which
lad been arranged in advance were held on
the lawns. a photograph of the party was
taken during the afternoon.
1t has teen a feature of this society that
it's members have never failed to observe
the Fourth of July and it was only last
year, on the grounds of the White House.
that Commissioner Macfarland said, In his
address, that IN 1902 the only celebration
held in the District was by the Oldest In
habitanEs. This year Mr.. Noyes, who has
long been member, extended to the men,
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NATIONS NATAL DAY
Independence Celebrated in
Many Ways.
YOUNG AMERICA HEARD
POP CRACKERS AND NOISE-MAK-
ING IMPLEMENTS.
Various Organizations Hold Appro'
pirate Exercises-Oldest Inhab-
itants Meet at Alton Farm.

With thousands Of flags flung to the sum-
mer breeze and a noisy chorus of countless
frecrackers, Washington today celebrated
the 12Sth anniversary of the ringing of the
world-famed liberty bell at Philadelphia.
The Fourth of July, more deeply laden with
patriotic memories than any of the other
national holidays, is being observed by the
residents Of the capital city in accordance
with the edicts of time-honored custom.
The calendar arrangement. bringing the
holiday on Monday and following a half
holiday on Saturday last, has resulted in
sending thousands of people from the city
to enjoy a brief respite in the country or
by the sad waves" The holiday exodus
has been one of the largest known for many
years past.
Those who remained in the city, however
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Special Display of Fireworks.
DIXIE ARRIVES FROM COLON.
Brings Back Men Who Recently Made
Tour of the World

Word has been received at the Navy De-
partment of the arrival at Tompkinsville,
N Y, this morning of the cruiser Dixie
from Colon. with about $50 men from the
cruiser Buffalo, which recently arrived at
Panama from the Philippines. These men
have just completed a circuit of the world.
having gone out from Hampton Roads on
the Buffalo to Manila by way of the Medi
terranean, then crossing the Pacific to
Honolulu, and then to Panama, where they
transshipped to the Dixie at Colon. The
Buffalo went out as convoy of the fleet of
torpedo boat destroyers, commanded by
Lieut.. Chandler, now attached to the Ash
attic station.
Orders have been given to allow the men
ten days shore liberty at New York and
to transfer all prisoners, sick and insane
to the receiving ship Hancock at New York
and for the Dixie to proceed to Martha S
Vineyard for target practice. The Dixie
made the run from Colon to New York.
distance of over 1900 miles, in less than
six days, being at the rate of about $40
miles a day, which Is considered a very
creditable performance.
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To Search for Missing Vessel.

The cruiser Tacoma, commanded by Com
mander l.. f. Nicholson, left San Francisco
yesterday on long and almost indefinite
cruise. Her orders are to search for the
missing merchantmen Conemaugh, which is
several months overdue at New York from
a Chilean port. She has not been heard
Eom since leaving port. She had about
forty persons aboard, passengers and crew.
The Tacoma will stop at Acapulco, Mexico,
for coal and then go to Chile, with a view to
following the probable course of the MISS
ing steamer around Cape Horn. The search
was undertaken by the Navy Department
at the earnest solicitation of the Mara
time Z ScEange of New York.
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and a holiday atmosphere interjected into
the sport.
All manner of pastirnes. suggested by
American ingenuity and the spirit of the
day, have been INDUCED in, and the day
gives promise of being of the most
notable Fourths ever observed in this city.
Along the river front the scene has been
interesting all day long. The early OK
cursiOn steamers crowded with eXcur-
sionists. presented picture of holiday
cooring.
The two vessels Of the District naval
militia, lying at their wharves at the foot
of 7th street. this Fern and the Oneida,
were gaily decorated with bunting. Sig
nal flags and little =tri-Cornered pennants
were strung fore and aft. Great harbor
flags floated from the stern flagstaffs,
hoisted at the bows. Many of the mem
berS of the naval militia spent the day
on board ship, although no cruise down
the river had been planned
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Tarantula Not Wanted,

The negotiations for the purchase by the
Navy Department of the yacht Tarantula
owned by Mr.. William Fl. Vanderbilt, are
off. The acquisition of the vessel was origi-
nally considered with a view to it's use in
connection with the inquiry into the adj
vantages of the turbine system for naval
propulsion. The proposition was finally
rejected on the ground that if the depart
ment had large fund available for the
purpose it would be much better to lur-
chase a turbine equipped vessel of more
modern design than the Tarantula
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To Examine Maj. Bingham for Retire
meut.

The detail for the board appointed to ex-
anime Major Theodore f. Bingham, Corps
of Engineers, with view to his retirement
in the grade of brigader general, is as fol-
lows: Lieut.. Col. Edgar B. Robertson. 9th
Infantry; Major Dan c. kingman, Corps OF
Engineers; Major George Bell, Jr., 1st In
fantry; Capt. Harry NJ. Hallock, assistan.
surgeon; Capt. Ira A. Sinner, assistant
surgeon; First Lieut.. Paul S. Bond, Corps
of Engineers. recorder. The board will meet
at Buffalo tomorrow.
First Lieut. Paul S. Bond, Corps of En-
gineers, has been assigned to temporary
duty as engineer of the tenth lighthouse dis
trct, at Buffalo, as the relief of Major
Bingham.
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Young Peoples Union Of Zion.

Charles w. London of Baltimore yester-
day installed the newly elected officers of
the Young Peoples Union of Zion. They
are: Mr.. Charles Stein. president; Miss
Jennie Miller, vice president; Mr.. Falk
Harmed, corresponding secretary: Miss
Minnie Brez. financial secretary; Mr.. Ed
Cooper, treasurer, and Mr. A Miller, SER
geant-at-arms. Messrs. NJ Aaron, A. Ber-
man and p. Carash, trustees.
A part of the time of the meeting was
devoted to a presentation of the work done
by the convention of the American Fedora
ton of Zionists, held in Cleveland, Ohio,
June 5 to ..
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the pleasure. resorts where people have
Joined together in commemoration of the
nations birthday.
In the city the stay-at- homes have found
much to interest them. Throughout the
morning there has been desultory firing of
noisy crackers. The war in the far east
has been the excuse for many merry re-
marks by the pedestrians on the various
thoroughfares. A rattle of small crackers,
fired by the bunch, has called forth the
comment that another skirmish is In prog
ress at Ping-Pong on the Liao-Tung while
the heavier reports Of the giant red bombs
give rise to the suggestion that Kuroki
and Kuropatkin have engaged, respective
ly, the forces of Isoakyou and Youswat-
him. A long, low, distant rumbling has
been an excuse for more or less witty
representations as to the fate of the
fleet at Port Arthur
Young America has led in the assault on
the peace and quiet of the community
Throughout the residential section of the
city boys and girls may be seen gathered
together in little groups. Usually the boy
is the hero of the assemblage. for he is the
intrepid expert in explosives. and sets fire
to the suffering fuse which ends in deaf
ening noise. Sometimes the girls Join in
the sport, but with many little screams OF
excitement, for the game is not altogether
familiar one to them.
No Limit to Noise.
Nervous pedestrians down town have
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Appointed Naval Mates.

The following named have been appointed
mates in the navy and assigned to the sta
lions after their respective names: E.
Stoker, to the naval torpedo station, Mar
ragansett Bay, r. l.; p. Deickmann, to the
Franklin; FL. Wilson. to the Franklin; T.. E.
Wagner, to the LANCASTER; H. Dahis, to
the Santee; c. V. Nordlof, to the Santee
G. Johnson, to the Independence; ]. E. Elk
lundh, to the Solace; j. l.. Eckstrom, to the
Cavite station, T. l., and c. Goring, to the
naval station, Guantanamo, Cuba
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bers of the society an invitation to be his
guests at his country seat and the enthu-
sIasm with which the invitation was ac-
cepted augured we'll for the success of the
day in the country.
There are now 2o1 members of the society
death having claimed during the past year
the following John Humphrey. July IA,
1903; Thomas Oliver, August II, 1903; Will
lam Boron. William .. Crampsey. March
p. 1904; Dr. j. w. Clark. May 10, 1904
Oscar "A. Stephens, December 6. 1909: Holm
c. Parker January 81. 1904
The following was the order of exercises:
America" song; ~''Declaration of indie
pendence." w. II. Dennis; Star Spangled
Banner" song. Mrs. Thomas C. Noyes: ad-
dress. Rabbi Louis Stern: Liberty Bell
recitation. Miss Jennie Griffith: song, Mrs
Fannie M. Fisher: Laughing Song" w.
Cliff Stump; Aud Lang Syne.
The old officers OF the association were
reelected.
Mr.. Crosby s. Noyes is at Poland Springs.
Me-. and his son. Mr.. Thomas c. Noyes.
acted as host for the occasion. During the
day dispatch was received from Mr. C. g.
Moves conveying his love and best wishes
to the Oldest Inhabitants"
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Inquiry as to Mental Condition.

John r. Nesbit. about eighty-two years
of age. was arrested in the Capitol
grounds about O'Clock last night while
making a speech to a crowd which had
collected around him. When he was ar
raigned In the United States branch of
the Police Court today hearing of the case
was postponed until Wednesday and Judge
Rimball directed that Nesbits mental con-
dftion be inquired into during the mean
time.
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Examination of Civil Engineers.

A competitive examination is to be held
August for appointment as assistant civil
engineer in the navy to fill two vacancies
existing in that grade. The following CIV
liens have already applied to take the ex-
animation and have received the necessary
permission: Syman H. Bigelow, Pennsyl-
vaEia: David H. Ray, New York; Philip
Merrill, Massachusetts,; Jerome S. Jaegar
and John H. Larrabee.
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have found no occasion to complain at
their lot. The day has been marked by
ideal weather. Throughout the morning
hours a cloudless sky of torauoise blue
formed an effective background for the
futtering flags. Perhaps in no other city
of the country is the flag so profuseiy In
evidence as when Washington is attlred
for festive occasion. Every important
building in the business section Of the city
boasts f1agpole as a feature of its archi-
tectural equipment, and from each of these
this morning an ensign, gay with the colors
of the nation. stands out boldly in the
spirit of dauntless independence which
marked the birth of the country and It's
emblem.
Although lacking the Formally of an off,
cial celebrat ton. such as was conducted last
year on the White House lawn under the
auspices of the District Commissioners, the
day has shown no decline of patriotic senti-
ment The exceptionally large number OF
excursions from the city and the exodus of
many private parties and picnic brigades
resulted, during the morning hours at least
in a greater degree of quiet than the city
has known on this occasion for number
of years. This afternoon and evening. how
ever the returning pleasure seekers will
join in the demonstrations of the stay-at-
homes. and there will be no dearth of eX-
plosive disturbances. The evening hours
are always productive of the greatest dem
onstra tons. and this year will prove no ex-
ceptiOn to the rule.
Organizations Celebrating.
A full score of societies and organizations
are carrying out plans for celebration of the
day of independence made many weeks ago
In most instances these organizations have
tourneyed far from the city to enjoy the
day, their membership being quick to grasp
the opportunity for breath of country air
a stroll through the fragrant woods, or per-
haps plunge into the cool waters of river
bay or ocean.
Many organizations have followed this ex-
ample, and while in every case formal
program has not been arranged the cele-
bration will partake of the spirit pervading
the day. Informal addresses, appropriate In
theme will mark the afternoon at many of
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May Be Dropped as a Deserter.

No news has yet been received at the
War Department of I'd Lieut.. Victor c.
Lewis, 2Sth Company, Coast Artillery, who
disappeared from his post at San Francisco
April % last. Unless the officer reports for
duty before July % he will be dropped from
the army register as a deserter
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First base by errOrs-F0urth. /; Gunton, 2. Left
on bases-Fourth. 3; Gunton. 10. First base on
balls-0n Hutchinson. l. Struck out-By Cunning
ham, q; by HitchiDson, O. Two-hase hits-Y. Bic
laski, King Speakman, b. Belaski and Langley
Sacrifice hits Bradley. Warman and Mcktnny
Stolen bases-Bshop. Cunningham and Harding
Double play-l-angley to Ballinger. Umpire-Mr.
Belts. Time of game-l hour and 81 minutes
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Paul Marley. twenty-one years of age
living at 917 Sd street southeast, employed
as brakeman on the p. w. & B. railroad
fell from the top of car while at work
In the Anacostia freight yards Saturday.
The car passed over his left hand and he
received other injuries which necessitated
his removal to Providence Hospital.
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Secretary HAY to Speak.

Secretary Hay will leave here this evening
for Jackson, Mich. where he will make an
address on the 9th instant on the occasion
OF the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary
of the birth of the republican party in the
United States
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To Command Fort Myer Signal Post.

Captain William Mitchell, signal corps,
now at Denver, Col, has been selected to
succeed Colonel H. H. C. Dunwoody, sig
nal corps. in command OF the signal corps
at Fort Myer, Va, on the latters retire.
ment as a brigadier general on the 9th
instant.
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Earned runs-WashIngton, 2: Boston. 3. Two
base hits-J. Stahl. Coughiin. Farrell, Setback.
Three base hits-J. Stahl, Freeman. Stolen bases
Ortiz, C. Stahi Parent. Sacrifice hits-Kittredge,
c. Stahl. Double plays-Ferris and La Chance (2l.
First base on balls-Of orth. 2; off Gibson, 2.
Hit BY pitched ball-By Ortiz. 1. Struck Out-By
Orth, g. BY Gibson. 1. Left on bases-Washington,
Z; Boston. 8. Time-2 hours and As minutes.
I'm pire-Dwyer Attendanee-5.0O0.
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Ihree-base Initiates. Stolen bases-Gates Hof-
mann 60, Cook. Taylor. Norris Double play
Randall tunaSsistedD. First base ON balis-On
aiker on McCathran. =. Struck out-By Nc
Cathran, .; by Walker 3 Passed balls-AIorris /
Campbell, J. Wild pitch-Walker. l. Time Of
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Jake Bunted Safely.

J. Stahl hunted safely. kittredge flied out
to c. Stahl. Orth flied out to La Chance
Coughlin out on line fly to Gibson-No
runs.
Eighth inning-La Chance singled to
right. Ferris singled right and was put out
trying to make second on the throw in
Coughlin to Moran. Farrell singled to left
scoring La Chance. Gibson singled to
center c. Stahl singled over second, scor-
ing Farrell. Collins out. Orth to Stahl
Freeman flied out to Cassidy-Two runs
Moran safe Parents poor throw to
La Chance. Cassidy forced Moran at sec
ond, Parent to Ferris. Donovan flied out to
Ferris and Cassidy was doubled at first
No runs.
Ninth inning-Parent out, Mccormick to
Stahl. Setback doubled to center. La
Chance out, Mccormick to Stahl. Ferris
out Moran to Stahl-No runs.
ONeill flied to Parent. Mccormick sin
gled over second. j. Stahl forced Mac at
second. Collins to Ferris. Kittredge singled
to right. Orth out on line fly to La
Chance-No runs.
Following is the ScOre
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midst. Some Years ago the District au-
thorities. in the belief that the public
safety and peace required that limit
should be PLACED upon the size OF fire.
crackers. promulgated police regulation
that no 'popper" SHOULD be more than
three inches in length. This limited the
noise to degree, although it has been
evident that the manufacturers of explo-
sives have acquired the knack OF packing
a mighty lot of powder into compare
lively small space.
But this year new instrument for the
production of huge volumes of sound mas
come into general use. Boys ana young
men may be seen walking peacefully along
the street. carrying gaily colored cane IN
their hands when suddenly at their leet
there Is noise resembling the hrlng OF
twelve-inch gun. The explosions are sud-
den and startling. The old-style cannon
cracker. flung from the hands OF mis-
chievous boy, gave warning OF It's approach
and an opportunity for escape. The IN
fernal cane offers no such advantage. The
imam behind the gun simply walks near
a passing stranger or into gathering ana
let's his heavily weighted cane drop to the
pavement. AT the lower end he had pre-
viously placed in position a powerful little
dynamite torpedo. With the contact or the
pavement the explosion results. 1t is ire
mendousiy loud but it is claimed there is
no danger. For noise and startling quail
ties and opportunities to alright peace-lov-
ing citizens, thin new device outdoes the can
non cracker ten to one.
Many Base Ball Games.
Those who have remained in the city have
also been treated to a carnival of sports, in
which the two games of base ball between
the Washington and Boston American
League teams have taken first rank. Anna
teur teams, in the Church and Sunday
School leagues, in the Departmental League
and unattached, have pre-empted all the
playing grounds the city affords. In many
places the ball playing will continue
throughout the day At the courts of the
various lawn tennis clubs in the city the
players have engaged in spirited contests.
Usually refreshments have been provided