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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17

large number of visitors from Washing
ton were present at the meeting of Victory
Tent, No. 1896, at Langdon last evening.
The initiation ceremony was conducted by
Chief Ruler Perry P. Young.
1t was decided to give a Fourth of july
picnic in grove near Langdon, and a
committee on arrangements was appointed
consisting of Chief Ruler Young Mrs. A. L.
Foster, w. E. Bailey, Clarence Foster, Miss
Mary Ford and Miss Virgie Thompson and
Mss Sheckells.
William NJ Han was chairman of the
good of the order exercises. Remarks were
made by w. Z. Bailey, w. r. Bailey. the
high secretary; Clarence Sheckells George
Emory Cole Mrs. Bessie Thompson, Mr.
Sullivan and others. Miss Virgie Thomp-
son gave a reading, and Miss Mary Ford re-
cited 'All Creation L. S. A"
The high chief ruler and high secretary
visited Oriole Tent, No. 1905, In Baltimore
Thursday evening and report the same as
exhibiting much interest in the work. They
had one initiation and appointed a commit
tee to arrange for a public meeting at an
early date
Victor Tent Junior, No. 935, will hold a
Fourth of July picnic at Congress Heights.
The charter application for a ladies' tent
in Alexandria is to be distributed for sig
natures.
Shepherd w. T. Bailey of Harmony Tent
has arranged to circulate an application for
ladies tent in Southwest Washington
early next week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
Bradley School Gardens,

Sixteen members of the sixth grade of the
Bradley school are the proud possessors Of
miniature gardens, and yesterday afternoon
revealed their success of hard work since
early spring, to their parents. These young
farmers have a plot of ground to the west
of the main building of the Agriculture De-
partment, where all sorts OF vegetables and
grains growing. The work is under the
direction of Miss Sipe of the Normal School.
Each boy is responsible for plot about
nine by twenty feet. which he has attended
all by himself working every Wednesday
afternoon.
There are several other plots which the
boys work In co-opera ton, where the grains,
wheat barley, oats peanuts and sweet corn.
with mint and various other agricultural
products are raised About the only failure
the boys have had is with the barley
DR. Galloway chief OF the plant division,
allowed the boys to keep the tiny plants IN
the dollhouse for time, until they were
strong enough for outdoors. The boys have
been supplied with a fence surrounding
their gardens and a hose and water connec-
tons, to water their crops. The fence was
found needful, as their radish patch was
raided by boys on several occasions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
TRIPLE FUNERAL
Burial Of the Men Who Were Drowned
Monday Afternoon.

Funeral services were held at different
places last Thursday afternoon over the
remains of Alexander Chisholm, late of
1905 c street southwest; Newton Bunch
late of 934 c street southwest, and Dennis
Bunch late of 3O4 street southwest. The
three men named lost their lives last Mon
day afternoon by the overturning of row.
boat just off Analostan Island.
The funeral of Newton Bunch occurred
at Farina. Albemarle county. Va, where
the remains were Inferred. Rev. Mr.. Clark
and Rev. Mr.. Williams conducted appropri-
ate services at the Holy Cross Episcopal
Church there, which church had been
erected with funds donated by the father
Of the deceased. The funeral was largely
attended andt many floral offerings were
sent from tlss city and elsewhere by
friends.
AS the chur, 81 bell tolled the ministers
spoke successfully, not only Of the excel
lent qualities Of Newton Bunch, but Of his
brother Dennis whose funeral at the mo-
ment was being held in this city.
Alexander Chisholm, who was a relative
Of the Bunch brothers. was buried at his
home, near Charlottesville.
The young men who lost their lives so
unfortunately bore excellent regulations
They did not indulge In the use Of intoxi-
eating liquors. and the drowning was due
to the fact, 1t Is stated that none of them
could swim. The high regard In which
they were held was attested by the large
attendance of mourning friends at the
funeral services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Boys School Closing Exercises Held
Yesterday Afternoon.

The closing exercises of the Immaculate
Conception Boys School were held yester-
day afternoon.
The program was preliminary to the grad
uation exercises. which will take place Sun
day afternoon at 3 o'clock, when diplomas
will be given to the graduates. Yesterday
the hall was gayly decorated and crowded
to the doors by the parents, friends and
scholars of the boys and girls schools
Brother Michael, the principal, was in
charge. and was assisted by Brothers
Adam, Joseph. Thomas and Francis. Mas
ter Joseph Stoddard was one of the first to
speak, and told How Jimmie Tended the
Baby He was followed by fifty of the
little boys in bright colored caps, who sang
Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean," F. l..
Bristow. Paul Kelly, John Slattery. Walter
Cannon, Joseph Cannon and Aubrey Wisen-
er took part in a skit called The Jolly
Little Walters. in which the tip-takers of
various nationalities were personified.
An amusing sketch was that of 1.-THE
Freedom of the Press" burlesuue on the
trials and trihulations of the country editor
Those who participated were Masters J.
Holzer. F. keliher, c. Baker. K. Kelly. H.
Mcdonnell, a. OConnor H. McVey and J.
Leane. Charles Tobin and Ralph Saffell
sang q duet.
noon was the acting of the trial scene from
The Merchant Of Venice" The boys who
TOOK part were in costume remembered
their lines we'll and made very good show
ing. They had been rehearsed for q month
past. and their efforts met with applause
Those participating We're Masters j. Cassin
Williams, Philip S. Kelly, Henry F. Mess.
Wilson l.. Baker, August J. Bonn. Daniel
J. Sullivan, Elliott Nicholson, Joseph V.
Byrne and William J. Ray
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
Beautiful Bullets for $14.
,sburgh Furniture Co.. 512 9th st.-Adv
Improved Order of Red Men

Sioux Tribe, No. Is, Improved Order of
Red Men, had a large attendance at the
regular burning of the council fire at It's
wigwam, go Pennsylvania avenue north
west, on Tuesday evening despite the ex-
tremely hot weather. There were present
as visitors A. c. Mcclure, sachem Of Logan
Tribe No. 8, and Tribesman Raucher of
Brooklyn, n. Y, both of whom made inter-
esting remarks on the good OF the order.
Sioux Tribe is In lourishing condition.
The order as a whole Is reported to be pro-
crossing. The Improved Order of Red Men
is the Oldest patriotic and fraternal organ
the United States, and antedates the birth
of the republic, being organized In 1850,
under the name of Sons of Liberty" and
our republic, the Boston tea party being
composed of members of that society, and
the order was ever to the front in the i'm
portant events leading up to the success
OF the war for independence. President
Washington was member of the order.
The membership today embraces thousands
in the highest walks of life.
The late great incohonee, Thomas G..
Watts Of Montgomery, Ala, who was re-
Gently called to the happy hunting
grounds in his prime, was a man of fine
attainments and distinction, as was test
fed by the citizens turning out en- masse
at his funeral, the courts adjourning and
all business being suspended during the
ceremonies.
of this reservation to Marshall Hall next
month the genuine Indian dance will
be eXemplied under the direction of Chief
Bonaparte of Mineola Tribe.
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Installation Of Officers,

An installation of officers of District Grand
Lodge, No. 3. Independent Order of Good
Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria. took
place Thursday at the Samaritan Temple,
on street southwest. The ceremonies were
conducted by w. S. Reynolds. The officers
installed were; James E. Pratt, G. c.; Sarah
Nye, G. Pres Daughter: Joseph c. Bell.
D. G. c.; Anna Tuttle, associate; Jordon
Beverly, V. G. c.; Fannie Boston, associate;
Charles A. Lucas, grand secretary; Hattie
r. Pratt, associate; w. L. Reynolds, grand
treasurer; Julia Jones, associate; Charles
Akers, grand pralate; Seena Spence, asso-
ciate; Richard Chapman, grand conductor;
Matilda Fount, associate; Henry Cole,
grand inside sentinel; Alice Green, associ-
ate; George Bell, grand outside sentinel;
Fannie Coleman, associate; Archer Rey
holds, grand lecturer; Mamie Holmes, as
sociate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
FATALLY HURT.
Death Of Alfred Rosenbach Results
From Injuries

Alfred Rosenbach. thirty-two years old,
was knocked from the seat of a wagon
near 9th and N streets northwes, yester-
day afternoon and fatally injured. His
death occurred at the Homeopa ti1ic Hospital
about an hour after he received the in
jury. Rosenbach was employed as driver of
an oil wagon for Mrs. Atkins, who is In
business at 1917 street, and was out yes
terday collecting empty cans He was driv-
Ing in the shade of the trees In an effort to
protect his horse from the heat and the
lines were knocked from his hands by COM
ing in contact with the branches Of a tree
Unable to stop the horse after he had
lost the reins. he endeavored to dodge the
branches of the trees until clear space
was reached, but was dragged from the
vehicle and thrown to the asphalt with
force enough to fracture his skull. Police
man Gibson witnessed the accident and
saw that the injured man was hurried to
the hospital. He was unconscious when
picked up and did not regain consciousness
before he died. The young man was I'M
married and had no relatives in this city
Coroner hewitt investigated the affair and
gave certificate of accidental death
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
CASE OF JUNG SOUEY.
Appeal From U. s. Commissioner Be
fore Judge Gould.

Justice Gould of the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia was engaged late yes
terday afternoon hearing the appeal of Jung
Souey from recent order of United States
Commissioner Taylor, holding that the
Chinaman Is unlawfully in the United
States. Jung Souey conducts laundry at
10Th and X streets and claims that he was
born in this country and therefore should
not be deported. He is represented by At
torneys Thompson and Laskey, while As
sistant United States Attorney Adkins rep
resents the government
In endeavorng to find out If Jung Souey
understood the nature of an oath he was
asked.
What will happen to you If you do not
tell the TRUTH"
I'll be sent back to China" he replied,
through an interpreter.
moment later Justice Gould inquired of
the Chinaman:
Can you understand English?'
No, Sir, Jung Souey promptly made
answer
The case was not concluded and further
hearing was postponed until Friday next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
ORPHAN BOYS PRIZES.
st. Joseph Asylum Lads Receive Certi-
fcates

The annual commencement exercises of
st. Josephs Orphan School were held yes
to-day. On operetta entitled The Bogus
Inspector" was presented
The address was delivered and the GER
tifcates distributed by Rev. DR.. D. J. STAFF
ford, pastor Of St. Patrick's Church and
president of the board Of trustees OF the
asylum. In addition to the Sisters OF the
Holy Cross, who are in charge of the asy-
lum. there were present Rev William j.
Carroll. chaplain of the asylum and assist
ant pastor OF st. Patricks Church; Rev. Fa-
Their Chapius Of theCatholic University and
Rev. Father McGuigan.
A song. THE Flag" by the minims
opened the exercises. and was followed by
took the principal parts in the operetta,
which followed. were Masters P. Gala
CHER, ]. Arnold. F. Donovan. c. Wilver
and w. Purvis. There was a large chorus,
operetta was decided and most enjoy
able success and the well-trained chorus
testified to the care given to the musical
education of the boys by the sisters
Before presenting the certificates DIR.
Stafford made brief address, speaking
of the excellent manner in which the boys
! are educated and trained at st. Joseph S
Orphan Asylum. The exercises were brought
to a close with the singing Of Holy God,
We Praise Thy Name by all of the boys.
Ice cream was given to the pupils OF the
asylum when they returned by Mrs John
F. Ellis.
The commencement exercises of st. Vim
cents Orphan Asylum for Girls were held
! Tuesday at the asylum. when an entertain
| ing program Of songs drills and Rotations
was carried out. well playlet.
| "Dottie's Dream" by the juveniles. The
opening address was made by Miss V.
Glover. At the close OF the exercises a
| brief address was made by Rev DR.. D. J
Stafford There were present at the exer-
| cises Rev. Father Tierley of Falls Church.
Va: Rev. Father Savage OF the Holy Cross
| College and three OF the brothers from st.
| Johns College. The closing address was
| made by Miss r. Heenan, and the exercises
were concluded with the singing of Holy
! God by the girls Of the school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
Moore & Hill Qnc.), TIT 18th st.
We sell and rept houses" Money TO loar
advertisement.
Last Night of Lawn Fete

The lawn party which is being at 18th
street and Lydecker avenue northwest for
the benefit of the Shrine of the Sacred
Heart will come to close this evening
with the expectations of those In charge
as to financial results largely realized The
lawn fete was given partly an adjunct to
the fair recently held at Masonic Temple
for the same purpose; and last evening a
number of the contests which had been
inaugurated at the previous affair for vari-
Gus articles were concluded. The contests
for mahogany table, silver berry bowl
and a rare lace handkerchief Were decided,
respectively, in favor of Mr.. w. T. Evans
of the pension office, Mr.. T. ]. Madigan
and Mrs. b. F. Harvey. The contests for
a piano diamond ring and other articles
will be decided this evening.
Last evening at the fete was devoted to
the children OF the parish and games were
arranged for their benefit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
Beautiful Sideboards and China Closets
at about half price at the great June sale.
Lansburgh Furniture Co.. 512 9th st.-Advt
Sons of Jonadab omcially Visited.

The visitations Of the officers OF the Sow
ereign Council, Sons OF Jonadab, to the
subordinate councils grow in interest and
attendance The fourth Of the series paid
to Empire Council, No. IA. last Monday
night, caused a large attendance. the hall.
9Th and I streets southeast, being filled.
Reports showed Empire Council to be in a
prosperous condition. the records Eesealing
the acquisition Of many new members dur
ing the past term.
The exercises Of the evening opened with
an address and exemplification of the work
by the sovereign chief, S. H. Wiley, who
called to the chair John Berry, deputy SOW
eregn chief. Brief addresses were made by
F. J. McQuade, e. J. Ratigan, c. e. Nc
Clure, f. J. McKenna. W. E. Monroe, Chas.
MCGOWAN j. rs. Fleming, c. Lang and
others and a general discussion of the
topics followed, engaged in by nearly all
present. Several musical numbers were
rendered and refreshments were served.
The officers of the Sovereign Council pres
ent were: s. II. Wiley, sovereign chief:
John Berry. past sovereign chief; Frank ].
McQuade. sovereign treasurer; Charles A.
Caho, sovereign guide; w. P. Evans, SOW
ereign Waterman.
The next visitation will be to Centennial
Council, No. 4, Pythian Temple, Satur-
day night, June "a.
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Receivers, Report Filed.

report of the condition of the American
Building and Loan Association of the Dis
trict of Columbia has been filed in court
by the receivers. Messrs. Raymond B.
Dickey and J. Clarence Price The court
is informed by the receivers that the assets
amount to about 81, 40, which may be in
creased from certain equities claimed in
real estate, and the liabilities to nearly
S5S,o00. According to the receivers, the as
ISOLATION has been practically insolvent
since its first transactions, as at no time
thereafter has it been in a position to repay
investors dollar for dollar. 1t is recon-
mended that the court subject certain prop
erty described in the report to trust for
the benefit of the creditors of the associa-
ton.
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Herndon Seminary Commencement.

The commencement of the Herndon Semi
nary took place June TO- and was largely
attended The following was the program:
Psalm 14S; prayer; song. Call to Sing
Ing. school; salutatory, Miss Emily JOY
ner; duet, Russian Gypsy Song" Beulah
Detwiler and Paul Mayer; finger play,
Making Butter kindergarten; primary
music class-(a) 'In the Merry Sunshine"
Aud; (c) 'Musette," Amer Ellis; third
grade compositions, class; song, Children
of Music primary music Glass; reading
and recitation. The Cancels Hump" Con-
rad LAWRENCE and Clyde Keyes; Song of
the katydid' uorin). Paul Mayer; reci-
tau Dream March (Riley), Beulah
Detwiler and Elsie Mahoney; waltz, Come
Gentle Spring (Bellak), Miss Sadie Bow
ers; reading, AN Anglers Wish" CVan
Dyke) sixth grade class; The Song of the
Bobolink.' Albert Summers and Roger Ell
lis; music, old Black joe (Walter), Miss
Blanche Detwiler; finger play, The Barn
yard kindergarten; music, The Little
Corporal" CRathbun), Miss Florence Walk
er; declama ton, Lochiel's Warning"
(CampbelD, F. Sewers, D. Aud c. Choate
David Aud and Conrad; music, Dream
land (Engelmann), Harry Starr; reading,
seventh grade compositions; music, Way
side Chapel CWilson), Miss Elsie Stowell;
recitation. How Persimmons Took Care
OF the Baby" Miss Elizabeth Stearns;
Dance of the Nymphs' CFfscher), Miss
Elizabeth Huddleson; delivery of certif-
Gates; reading. 'Horauus" CMacauley)
senior class; duet sextet, Lucia D Lam
mermoor' DonizettD, Misses Kidwell and
Bradshaw; Glass Prophecy" Miss Virginia
Wrenn; music, The Thrush" (Nevin), Miss
Clarice Summers; Last VIII and Tesla
ment," Miss Maria Gresham music, Min
uet' PaderewskD, Miss Sarah E. Kidwell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
VISITORS TO REGISTER.
Book Provided at Top Of Washington
Monument for the PURPOSE.

Among the new features at the Washing
ton Monument, introduced by Col Brom-
well, the engineer officer in charge, Is a
large book for registering the names of all
persons who ascend to the top of the shaft.
This book has been placed standing
desk on the top floor of the monument.
visited the top of the shaft and of that
number 1896 inscribed their names In the
register. Up to the LIST of June. 2,06e, 81
persons have assembled to the top of the
October 10, 1855
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17

Mr.. j. Heath Dodge Of Bethesda Nd,
who for many years has been clerk IN the
War Department. was surprised by his
friends Thursday evening at his home,
Heathcote. large party OF ladies and
gentlemen went to his home where a pleas
ant evening, full Of congratulations for the
host. was spent.
Those present, besides the members Of
the household were Messrs. +. NJ. Ash
baugh, E. r. Rochester, NJ. j. Holmes, F..
w. Didier T. A. O'Brien, J. Vorkoeper, A.
r. Mackey, F. w. Weitzel, II. b. Gram,
c. G. Gooch, w. II. Coors, J. A. Phillips,
A. NJ. Bassford. M A. Watson, D. Currier,
F. c. Cole, s. B. Evans, Amos Luke e. Y.
Davidson. E. 8. Hege J. II. Van Houten
b. ]. Wrightsman. II. S. Taylor and +. NJ.
Burhans.
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Concert at Southeast Public Playground

will give the following program at the pub
lie playground on Georgia avenue between
9th and 18th streets southeast this evening
at 6 o'clock: March, STARS and Stripes
Forever" (Sousa); overture, Jolly Rob-
bers; waltz. Italia dedicated to Madame
Pendleton Gi Caleb; dance Mexica, Pal
metto" whitney,; grand selection, II Tro-
vatore" VerdD; Persian intermezzo, Iran"
(Jackson): concert gallop, The Lion Chase"
Roeling); flower song. Hearts and Flow
Uuders); gavotte, Fair Maid of Seville"
(Czibulka); grand fantasia, Hungarian
CTobanD; march, Madame Pendleton' Oil
CalzD; The Star Spangled Banner" Ckey).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Warner Belt was taken to the Casually
Hospital yesterday afternoon by his mother
ana treated for an injury TO his head
warner is five years old, and lives at 512
luth street northeast. He was ENJOYING
himself by climbing upon a fence veStcr7
day afternoon when he accidentally fell and
sustained the injury. His injury is not
serious.
One of the heavy steam shovels that Is
used in connection with some of the ex
cavations about the city struck a weak
spot IL the asphalt pavement al 10th and
l streets northwest yesterday afternoon
ana caused a serious tie-up on the Capital
Ir2cticu line. The engine drawing the
shovel passed over he tracks without trou-
bic. but the shovel was too heavy for the
pavement and caused serious a deprcs-
SION mat 1t was impossible TO remove it for
nearly two hours
While playing base bali on the White Lot
4uout o o clock yesterday afternoon Irving
Porter, sixteen years old, living at 1904
Columbia road. COllided with a comDaniun
ana was severely bruised about the face
lie received treatment ut the Emergency
There was a lawn fete last evening at the
parsonage of the Anacostia Methodist EMS
cGpal Church, on Jackson street The social
was given under the auspices of the Ladies'
And Society, of which Mrs Grace Suit is
the president. and was wei patronized. The
proceeds will be devoted to the building
fund.
The ladies of the Esther Memorial Prot
estant Episcopal Chapel, at Congress
Heights, have just brought TO a sue
cessful close a lawn party. which took
place in the grove in Randle Park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamer for Fcrt
Monroe. Norfolk and all points south.
Trains leave District line station for
Chesapeake Beach at 9:2o and II am, 230'
400 40 and 9:45 pm.
Steamer Pocahontas for Colonial Beach
at $40 am.
Steamer Arrowsmith for River view at
IL am, 2:45 and 6:15 pm
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach at
Z am.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall, IL a. m, 90 and $50 pm.
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Receiver Appointed,

In the equity case recently filed by Nathan
Dunbracco against his brother Joel c.
Dunbracco, affecting the conduct of a fur
niture business at 334 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast, Justice Stafford, in Equity Court
No. >, has appointed n. Dunbracco, sr,
father of the litigants, receiver of the bust
ness. Further, the court referred the cause
to the auditor. with directions to make an
accounting and to adduce testimony as to
whether there exists partnership between
the brothers. Attorneys Wolf g. Rosenberg
represented the complainant, and Attorneys
Ralston & Siddons appeared for the defend
ant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
Marquette League Election.

The Washington branch of the Marquette
League held meeting last night at the res
fdence of Gen. George c. Reid, u. s. NJ. c.,
1881 Massachusetts avenue. The society,
organized one week ago, adopted the con-
stitution prepared by Justice NJ T. Nor
rls of the District Court of Appeals
Under the constitution the society elect
ed the following officers: President, Jus
tice NJ. F. Morris; vice president, Gen.
Frank c. Armstrong; secretary and treas
urer, Gen. George c. Reid; board of d.
rectors. Rev. Thomas S. Lee of st. Mat
thew's Church. Gen. Thomas NJ. Vincent,
U. S. A, and Gen. George G. Reid, U. S.
NJ. c.
1t was agreed that ladies should be ad-
mitted as members. The society adjourn
ed to meet in October at the call of the
president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
Sues for Damages,

Proceedings at law to recover damages in
the sum OF 5000 were Instituted yesterday
In the Supreme Court of the District Of Co
lumbia by Vito Luciano against Frank l..
Harvey and the National Fire Proof Com
pany. 1t is alleged that March 6, last, the
plaintiff fell down unprotected elevator
well at the new Y. NJ. c. A. building, on G
street, and sustained severe injury. 1t is
explained that Mr.. Harvey is the building
contractor and the company mentioned Is a
suboontractor Attorney Charles F. Diggs
represents the plaintiff