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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
Trolley Car Illumination,
To the Editor of The Star:

10 the Eultor OF Inc Star.
These hot days we plebians are unable to
get out of town for our recreation and holi-
day, and hence we take to the trolley for
suburban rides. We want The Star to help
toward our comfort on these rides by ad-
vocating an Improvement in the lighting OF
the cars, which will add greatly to our
pleasure, and. indeed, we think, to the
comfort of all who ride on the street cars
We would like to have the light in the cars
softened, say, by a blue or green tinted
shade or by some method that will relieve
the glare and permit view Of the country
as we hasten along. On moonlight nights
we miss most of the beauty which would be
afforded by a subdued light in the cars
Moonlight and darkness are now as one.
but with subdued lighting how different
would be the scene.
Please think of this and help us Had
we influence with the companies we would
petition them. But. land sake alive! what
attention would they pay to us. But while
The Star shines for US all. the moon In
these conditions of which 1 write shines
not Tor US at all j. M. SEDWICH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
July 4 in Japan.

To the Editor of The Star:
The following extract from letter writ
ten by very distinguished English resi-
dent in Japan to an Ameican friend from
a small mountain village where the former
makes his summer home, has a certain In
terest in view of the discussions as to the
attitude of the Japanese people toward this
country. AS the letter was written with no
thought of publicity l feel obliged to sup
press the names:
You would have been amused and per-
haps a little gratified to see how the Fourth
of July was celebrated even in this noun
tain village. All the young men and maid
ems, and down to little tots of school chill
dren. came bringing lanterns, pretty paper
lanterns. red and white, just after night
fall, and there was a band tmost astonish-
ingD and then cheers were given for Amer
lea, our constant friend, and for the Jap
anese and American armies and navies.
This last may seem to strike rather an odd
note so far as America is concerned, but OF
course nowadays here the army and navy
are very much to the fore, and the villagers
supposed 1t to be the same in the country
beyond the sea-" w. II. d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
LOSS OF CASH REPORTED.
John cammack, Retired Merchant,
Minus 1880.

The loss Of i, ESQ AaS reported to the
police yesterday afternoon by John Cam
mack. q retired merchant. whose home is at
1858 Brightwood avenue. He lost the money
between the Riggs Bank and the Office OF
the gas company on 10th street. Mr.. Cam
mack is unable to recall any circumstance
which would indicate that he was robbed
and is unable to account for the money get
ting out of his pocket. 1t was shortly be-
fore o'clock when he called at the bank
with his wife and had two coupons cashed,
one for 81. $50 and the other for 81 .075. The
former amount was for himself and the lat
ter was for Mrs. Cammack. Leaving the
bank with the two amounts Of money in
different pockets Mr. Cammack started IN
the direction of the gas Office. While on the
way he was stopped by a stranger who adj
dressed him as Mr.. Jackson and told him
that merchant on F street wanted to see
him.
my name is not Jackson" Mr.. Cammack
told him.
The stranger begged his pardon and went
away after telling him he thought he was
several feet OF Mr.. Cammack and the latter
would have paid no attention to 1t had he
not detected the loss of his money shortly
afterwards. AS soon as Mr.. Cammack miss
ed his money he searched his carriage and
retraced the distance between the gas office
and bank. He found no trace of his miss
ing money.
Then he sent a message to police head
quarters telling of his loss Detective Harti-
gan made an investigation of the case, but
was unable to find anything to convince
him that Mr.. Cammack had been robbed.
He says, however, that there may have
been some smart crook In the bank VINO
saw him when he drew his money, and VINO
afterward took 81 $50 from his pocket. 1t
is regarded as probable that the money
was lost by Mr.. Cammack.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
BooKB1NDERg CONVENTION.
Tentative Arrangements for Interna
tional Gathering.

tentative arrangements are already being
made by the bookbinders of Washington
for the next annual convention of the In
ternatiCnal Brotherhood of Bookbinders.
which will be held here June IT, 1906. as
heretofore stated in The Star. The officers
Of the convention committee having charge
OF the arrangements are: William c. Con-
nor, chairman; John M. Toney, vice chair
man; Charles Miller, secretary and ]. A. B.
Espey. treasurer. The committee consists
of forty-eight ex-delegates. At meeting
held Saturday afternoon Chairman Conner
appointed the following committees:
Finance and expenditures-J. A. B. Espey
chairman; James A. Stockman, John NJ.
Toney, P. R. Flanagan and Ferd F. Bogia
Printing-Joseph Broadbent, chairman;
Robert D. D. Barrett, Samuel a. Wakefield
and Stephen P. Hartzell.
Souvenir-William B. Hyde, chairman;
Harry F. Ashron, Eugene Huss and R. p.
Riddick.
Badges-Peter J. whitelaw. chairman
Armour ]. Matthewson, Edward A. Strud-
ley and William T. Johnston.
Publicity-James F. Feeney. chairman:
William J. McGarvey, Bernard Spellbring.
George Wright and NJ. r. Speelman.
Transportation and comfort-M. ]. Kelly,
chairman; Harry w. Bassett. Lewis W.
Hart and John Schaller.
Convention hall-Allen NJ. Russell, chair
man; r. W. Brown. Harry Flicker. Joseph
P. Van Overmeer, Torrance j. Mahoney
and William Maloney.
Excursions to visiting delegates-Domi-
nick Fowler. chairman; James Fogerty,
Meyer s. Cohen, Fred ]. Schlick, Francis
]. McNally and Jacob G. Hales.
Trolley trips to delegates-James p.
Cogan, chairman; William E. Muff1ey, John
T. McCausland, r. T. Anderson, William II.
Singleton and II. ]. Yauchler.
Banquet-William ]. Connor chairman;
John NJ Toney, j. A. B. Espey and Charles
+. Miller.
Reception-To be selected from members
of the local not members of the committee.
A separa te committee selected each day.
Special committees will be appointed
whenever deemed necessary by the COM
mittee of arrangements. The bookbinders
of the United States and Canada have
never visited the capital, and 1t is expected
this will be the largest convention ever
held
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
HOLD FINAL SESSION.
Officers Of District Department, s. W.
", Preparing for Annual Meeting.

", Preparing for Annual Meeting.
The officers of the Department Of the
District of Columbia. Spanish War Vet
Grams, held their final meeting of the de-
partment year last night at headquarters
1l9 9th street northwest. The financial ac-
counts were balanced by Quartermaster
William r. Stone, tr.. and the business re-
port completed by Adjutant Rufus w. Pear
son and made ready for presentation to the
annual meeting of the department, to be
held tonight. when officers for the ensuing
year will be elected.
In addition to other aspirants heretofore
mentioned In The Star the name of Willis
q. Wise of John Jacob Aston Camp will be
presented as a candidate for Junior vice de-
partment commander
The friends Of DR.. s. Clifford Cox. whose
term as department commander will expire
tonight, have started a movement looking
to his election as an officer Of the National
Encampment of the United Spanish War
Veterans. to be held at Milwaukee early In
September. 1t Is said the District Depart
ment will be asked by DR.. Coxs friends
this evening to officially indorse him for the
place.
The District Of Columbia is now repre-
scented In the national body by two of Its
off1cers-Chief of Artillery Herbert W. Mey-
ers and Capt. r. H. Wood member of the
national council of administration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
Breathing Places for the Public.

To the Editor Of The Star:
The rapid growth Of our large cities is
more and more evident, and year by year
the congestion in the downtown districts
becomes greater and greater. We can
hardly realize the amount Of suffering and
exhaustion that the residents In those Sec
lions of the cities have to endure during
the hot, sultry weather. Happily, the small
parks and recreation grounds are becoming
more and more general, but 1t is absolutely
necessary in many of the cities that there
shall be more of such breathing places In
the crowded and congested districts, and l
sincerely hope that the citizens will, as far
possible. provide such places where 1t is
possible. There are in most cities many
vacant lots that could be secured for park
purposes and the benefit to the public by
securing such spaces will be incalculable.
We fill our large cities with the young men
who have obtained their health and vigor
from the fresh air Of the country towns.
Let us, in return, as far as possible, give
them the same privilege In the cities.
ARTHUR MEACHLER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
The Anacostia Bridge.

The dangerous condition of the Anacostia
bridge, across the Eastern branch. as re-
ported by the engineer department of the
District government. has come in for at
tention from the fire department. In a
letter to the Commissioners yesterday
afternoon Chief Belt announced that, for
the better protection of life and limb, he
had ordered No. Is engine company not to
cross the bridge on first alarms of FIRE and
that when it became necessary for 1t to
assist in fighting blaze on the opposite
side of the river from its station it
should observe the greatest caution In
crossing the dilapidated structure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
AnacoStia Items.

Mr.. Edward T. Davis of the government
haspital has returned from his leave and Is
again on duty. He was Ill while away, but
has almost entirely recovered He visited
relatives in Baltimore.
BERTHE West. the young colored woman
who was shot several times in the body on
the Hamilton road nearly two months ago
by Edward Ferguson, also colored, and
whose life was for time despaired of, has
improved greatly at Providence Hospital
where she has been under treatment since
the occurrence She is now able to be car
ried about in an fnvalids chair, although
paralysis of the lower limbs still remains.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur s. Dodge and their
daughter Leila of Jefferson street, Anacos-
tia, are spending a number Of weeks at
Charlestown, n. H.
Mr.. William V. Mahoney has returned to
his home, Jefferson street, Anacostia,
after an extended trip through Colorado
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
Beef Steaks, All Kinds, 111bc.:

oSe1 Scees1AS, 1A1f 1Af1fUS, 112C.,
Leg Lamb and Chops, 111ac.; Stew Lamb.
414c. ]. T. D. Pyles' Z stores, including 94S
La. ave. jy31-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
Death of Henry Robinson.

Mr.. Henry Robinson, for ten years dis
bursting clerk of the House of Representa-
tives and prominent in Pennsylvania state
politics. died at his home a Mercer Pa,
yesterday. of cancer of the stomach. Mr.
Robinson was a native of Mercer county.
He president of the Mercer County
Trust Company, which he organized about
two years ago. Ten years ago he was APP
pointed disbursing clerk by Alexander Nc
Dowell, clerk of the House, and served in
that office continuously until very recently.
Four years ago he was Mercer county
nominee for Congress, but was defeated
for the nomination. His wife and his
brother. William Robinson, survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
ACCUSES HER SON.
Story In Police Court Detailing VIII
liam Viewers Misconduct,

AoM WoaV0T8 019co00uCCs
This IL my son. and can't do anything
with him." said Kate Weaver regarding
William Weaver. in the Police Court before
Judge Kimball today. HE gets drunk and
comes home and breaks up my furniture
and threatens to beat me. He just got out
OF the asylum yesterday and got drunk
before he came home. When he reached
home he kicked the door and smashed some
things"
The case came to the attention Of the
police authorities some time ago when the
young mans parents requested that he be
placed where he might be cured of drunk
enness. At last they gave up hope and
the result was todays court case
Weaver walked into the tenth precinct
station house about ten days ago, bare
headed and barefooted with his shoes in
his hand. and leading big dog.
Il want my girl and my dog" he said to
the station keeper. He talked irrationally
and was sent to the first precinct station
for examination as to his sanity. Yesterday
he was released from the asylum where
he had been treated
Officer Adcock added that the man gets
delirium tremens when he drinks whisky
and is very violent at times, is simple
minded.
II am going to put you in a place where
you can't get whisky. You will give $500
bond to keep the pace or will spend six
months at the workhouse." was Judge KIM
balls concluding remark Weaver went
back to join the crowd which was booked
for the farm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe. Norfolk and all points south
every day in the year a $50 pm.
Trains leave District line station for Ches-
apeake Beach at OPS and IL In, 80, $50,
7:45 and e:I5 pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall, 10 am. 2:3O and $50 pm.
Steamer for River View, 10 Am, 2:15 and
6:46 pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach at
Tam.
Steamer for Baltimore leaves 7th street
wharf at pm.
Steamer Arrowsmith for Colonial Beach
at SAB an
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon at 10 am. and 2:30 pm.
Steamer for Glymont and intermediate
landings at am.
Steamer Pocahontas for Indian Head at
GAS pm.
Steamer for Chapel Point and Colton's
daily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
Coast Survey Service.

The United States coast and geolocletic
survey steamer photographer has been
locked at a Baltimore shipyard for gen.
eral overhauling of hull and machinery,
and as soon as the work is completed she
will sail under orders to the coast of Maine,
and will take UP survey work there during
the remainder of the summer. The result
of the summers work of the steamer will
be printed in the publication Of the bureau.
The United States coast survey schooner
Matchiess, which recently completed work
on the lower part of the Potomac is to go
" III make survey of the sounts. II is ex-
pected she will be employed upon the work
until the cold weather comes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01

Quality commends Elk Grove Butter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
Citizens Association Elects officers.

At recent meeting of the East RiverdaIe
Citizens Association, held at the home of
Mr.. A. L. Gardner at Riverdale, Md, tbs
following officers were elected to serve one
year: I. A Franklin, president, and r. &.
Dany, secretary-treasurer.
resolution was passed requesting Health
Officer Sansbury to inspect the sanitary
conditions of Riverdale, and to give special
attention to the open drainage sewer from
Riverdale Park emptying into the Eastern
dam which has been constructed below the
outlet of said sewer, thereby forcing impure
water higher than the bottom OF the sur
rounding wells
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
TOOK BISCUITS WITH HIM.
Lad Sent to Jail for Stealing From
Bread Basket.

Edward Ross. a colored lad, was found
guilty OF the larceny of three dozen bis
cults. following hearing before Judge
O'Neal in the Police Court this morning
Ross was arrested yesterday morning by
Officer Hayden near the corner of ~ and C
streets southwest. Two other boys who
were also implicated in the larceny es-
capped arrest
considerable amount Of provender. in
GLIDING the biscuits, was left in a bread
basket at AZ and c streets southwest by
the Charles Schneider Baking Company
Shortly afterward three boys happened
along The odor of the warm rolls awak-
cned feeling of hunger, and two bags OF
the biscuits were soon distracted.
After telling Judge O'Neal of the affair,
Officer Hayden added:
Two Of the boys got away, but the third
was not so Fortunate, and he produced
bag of biscuits.
And the boy didn't get chance to eat
Them" commented Judge O'Neal.
For the next fifteen days Ross will enjoy
the fare Of Warden Harris at the District
Jail.
What shall we do with the biscuits?'
asked Officer Hayden.
Give them to the boy; he may need
them, answered the owner Of the biscuits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
STORM. CAUSES DAMAGE.
schooner's Sails Destroyed and Her
Msipmsss Struck Py lightning.

As tno tWo-maSte0 schooner Samuel L.
Russell was on her way down the bay Sat-
urday last with q cargo OF coal aboard she
was struck by squall and violent thunder
storm. and before sail could be taken or
the vessel both her foresail and mainsail
were taken out Of their bolt ropes and
whipped to shreds by the violence of the
gale. The mainmast OF the vessel was
struck by lightning and Capt. Marion o.
Woolford master of the schooner. who was
standing at the wheel. was knocked down
and stunned by the bolt. He recovered in
few minutes, but is still feeling the effects
OF the shock, the blow having left him
with severe pains in the head. The Russell
has been taken back to Baltimore to be
supplied with new sails. Capt. Woolford is
known here, and the Russell Is a frequent
visitor to this port.
The schooner Virginia 8. Lawson. another
visitor here, was also a sufferer in Sat-
urday's storm. losing her mainsail in the
blow, and q number of other bay vessels
lost canvas during the gale, but none of
them was seriously damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
DISTRICT WATER SUPPLY.
Commissioners Gathering Informa
ton for Report to Congress.

Every phase of the question of the Dis
trict's water supply, as it comes UP, is
being studied by the Commissioners and
all available information Is being collected
and included In the draft of their annual
report to Congress Commissioner Macfar-
land said yesterday afternoon that 1t was
likely the recommendation of Col. Leach
the United States engineer in charge, that
a new survey be made for an additional
conduit will probably be Endorsed.
Unless otherwise advised, the Commits
sioners will go upon the assumption that
the new filtration plant, when completed,
will be ample to supply all filtered water
needed in the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
Dancing to U. S. Marine Band Music
every evening at Chevy Chase Lake-Advt.
Band Concert at Iowa Circle.

The United Staes Engineer Band. Julius
Hamper. chief musician, will give a con-
cert at Iowa Circle this evening beginning
at 7.30 o'clock. Following Is the program:
l. March, Soldier Blood" Blon
2 Overture, william Tell" ...... .Rosstni
g. Baritone solo, Longing for Home"
Hartmann
By Corporal Mills.
4. Waltz, 'Loveland' .......... Holman
g. Excerpts from The Prince of Ptlsen"
Luders
g. Echoe from the Metropolitan Opera
T. March, Happy Henie". Lampe
s. Selection. Little Johnny Jones'. .Cohan
Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Those leaving the city should
have The Star sent to them by mall
IN order that they may keep In
formed about Washington affairs. In
most instances The Star will be at
the breakfast table the next day and
give ali of the news from Washing
ton Of the day before. The address
may be changed as frequently as
desired. The price OF. The Star by
mail daily and Sunday in 60 cents
Der month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
Heads a Playground Committee.

1t Is announced that the public play
grounds executive committee has appointed
Mr.. John b. Dickman. former president OF
the Central Labor Union, as chairman Of
the trades unions subcommittee on play
grounds to succeed G. A Weber, resign
ed. Secretary Wallace Hatch OF the ex-
ecutive committee has notified Mr. Dick
man that he Is authorized TO select his as
sociates on the subcommittee, and the new
chairman expects to have his organization
completed within q short time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
"Boston Tour by Sea-

Merchants & Miners Trans. Co. ten-day
personally conducted tour to Providence
Narragansett Pier, Newport and Boston Will
leave Baltimore Aug. 10, returning Aug 20
SSs, including necessary expenses. Party
limited. Grand Vacation Trip by Sea visit
ing famous summer resorts and Boston.
Send for itinerary. ". P. Turner, G. P. A.
Baltimore, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
Proceedings for Divorce.

Proceedings for absolute divorce were in
stituted in the District Supreme Court yes
terday by Frank A. Steele against Edith B.
Steele. Messrs. Lambert & Baker, attor-
neys for Mr.. Steele ask that their client
be given the custody of his two children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
Take Box of Geo. B. Sheetz's Candies
away with you. Coo. varieties, 35c F & 10th.

Sandy Woodward, colored seventeen
years old, living at 1903 Wylie court north
east. cut his foot by stepping upon a piece
of glass last night in rear of his home.
The police patrol wagon was summoned
and the boy was taken to the Casualty
Hospital His injury was dressed and he
went home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
Divorce From Wife.

Grandson A. Conrad filed a petition for
absolute divorce from Charlotte A. Conrad
in the Supreme Court of the District yes
terday. Statutory grounds are given as
the reasons for the suit and the petitioner
is represented by Attorney Fountain Pey-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
$1,000 to Niagara Falls and Return.

cursion leaves Washington by special train
1855 am. August 18th. Vestibule train with
standard coaches and Pullman parlor cars.
Through without change Tickets good for
ten days, 5000. Date for following excur-
sion, August 18th. Address B. NJ. New
bold, P. A. S. E. D., 10Th and G streets, for
descriptive pamphlet.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01

Joseph r. White, six months old, died
suddenly yesterday afternoon at the home
of his parents, 1112 Linger's alley. There
had been no physician in attendance. but
as the child's death had resulted from
natural causes an inquest was deemed I'M
necessary. The coroner issued the neces-
sary certificate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01

Mrs. Mamie Hopper, thirty-five years
old, living at 1913 9th street northwest, fell
while getting a street car at 9th and
X streets northwest last night about s:45
o'clock and was slightly injured. She was
able to go home without assistance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
$1,000 Niagara Falls Excursion,

Baltimore & Ohio r. r.
Leaving Washington Z am, August T..
Special train standard coaches and Pull
man parlor cars via Philadelphia and pic
turesque Lehigh valley. Tickets good ten
days. Liberal stopovers returning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
Trust Us With Your CARPETS

IL you desire them cleaned carefully and
thoroughly. Our process never causes injury
to either colors or fabrics. Reasonable rates.
NJ. r. THORP. ASS Maine ave Phone POPS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
A Wholesome Table Beverage.

Abner-Drury Brewing Co.'S "Old Glory"
Is distinguished for its purity, ripeness and
fine flavor which qualities adapt it espe-
cially for home use. For case phone W. 1876.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01

Diners, Winners and All High Livers
Use cos. the health givers. 1Oc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-01
Business Opportunities.

Many legitimate business transactions
have been made through advertisements
under heading of Business Opportunities In
the advertising columns of The Star The
rate Is one cent a word each day IL the
notice Is inserted three times