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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
FRATERNAL SONS OF JoNADAB.
Plans for Open Meeting-Social Ses-
sion Held.


There was a meeting held last night by
the Fraternal Sons of Jonadab at their hall.
002 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, Worthy
Chief r. Emmett O'Brien occupying the
chair. A committee OF five. consisting of J.
F. LIE Barnes. William A. Hickey. Thomas
j. Maloney, Thomas J. Clarke and John p.
Keifer. was appointed to arrange for an
open meeting Friday, September %. at
which all those interested in the cause Of
temperance reform will be expected. and
addresses by prominent men having the
cause Of total abstinence at heart will be
made.
Several candidates were initiated last
night. Mr.. F. J. Pearson presented the
venir badges. which hereafter will be worn
by members of the organization on all pub
lie occasions.
After the business OF the evening had
been concluded social session followed in
which the following took part: Capt. Johl
Shaw, r. E O'Brien. John r. Davis Thorn
as j. Clarke. George H. Harris, Thomas
William ]. White, John ]. Bryan, William
A. Hickey, ]. H. LIE Barnes, j. B. Corn
wall, A. B. Scrivener and William Berg
man.
Those present congratulated the Washing
ton delegates to the Spanish war convention
recently held In Milwaukee, Wis. in bring
ing the next convention to this city, and
pledged themselves to assist in making that
event a success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Anacostia and Vicinity,

Two small colored boys, who had with
them an old army musket with a plentiful
supply of ammunition, were taken in charge
by Policeman Ernest Brooks, who does duty
at Twining City, yesterday afternoon, as
they were roaming about in that neghbor-
hood. The officer thought the lads were
too young to be handling such ponderous
weapon was in their possession. so he
called out the patrol wagon from Anacostla
and had them removed to the police station
here. They gave their names as William
Proctor, aged sixteen years, and William
Bell, fourteen years old, although they ap-
peared to be much younger. The former
lives at 1927 street southeast and the
latter at 1905 on the same street. Relatives
came for them and they were released with
out any charge being filed against them. A
pointer dog accompanied them and remain
ed in their company while they were In
custody, following the patrol wagon and re-
fusing to be driven from the station.
Mounted Officer J. w. Mccormick of the
Anacostia force yesterday evening discov-
cred that bridge 62. which spans Oxon run
near the District line, was in dangerous
condition. there being evidence that the
flooring had given way in places during the
day, bits of harness testify1ng to some ac-
cident that had occurred there without be-
ing reported. The engineer department was
notified. and 1t is expected repairs will be
made today.
The authorities last evening recorded on
their books for the information of the
patrolmen the escape yesterday morning
from the Government Hospital here OF
Clara V. Brooke. white inmate, forty
three years of age. She was neatly Dress
ed and. 1t is thought, may have gone to
visit some of her friends in the city.
Mr.. William Jordon ard wife have re-
turned to Anacostia after trip to Leon
ardtown, ST. Mary's county. Nd, where
they went to attend the funeral of Mr..
Harry Sanderson, who was for some years
a member of this community
The bread box in front of the store OF
Mrs. Pauline Walther, DOB Harrison street.
has been rified by thieves for number or
mornings between 4:30 and b:30 o'clock.
She reported the matter to the police.
Adolphus Eckloff, night desk sergeant at
the local station, reported Ill from his home
on street northwest last evening.
Mr.. James C. Leonard has been elected
one of the delegates from the Washington
Liquor Dealers Association to the conven-
ton of the National Liquor League, which
meets in Madison Square Garden. New
York city, the middle of October.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
PINEY BRANCH BRIDGE
Bids for Construction Formally Opened
TODAY

Representatives Of five contractors an
peared in the board room at the District
building today and submitted proposals for
the construction Of the new Piney Branch
bridge, which is one of the improvements
necessary to the extension of 10th street
now under way. Before the bids were
opened each Of the five presented a certified
check showing that $500 had been de-
posted with tho collector Of taxes as an
evidence Of good faith
The bids as opened follow: Tucker-vinton
Corporation, 1be 9th avenue. New York.
Soo,oOo Abbott, Gamble g. Co., 81 Broadway,
SOL 900; r. j. Beal Construction Co., 1917
street northwest. Washington. d. c., S47-
ia: Stacey Bopdyke, jr., 4O2 Broadway,
New York, S44,67O and the Penn Bridge
Company, Bond building. Washington s42-
731.
The Piney Branch bridge will be con-
structed under authority of a bill passed by
Congress at the last session. which appro-
prlated $4,000 to begin the work and the
Commissioners were authorized to enter into
contract for sum not to exceed $4,000
AS was exclusively stated in The Star at
the time the plans were approved, the
Plney Branch bridge will be of concrete
construction and will be $50 feet long with
a span of 125 feet. At the present time a
rough pine bridge and ford at the bottom
of the ravine through the creek are the only
means of crossing at the point where the
new bridge will be located.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
SEWER AND FIRE ENGINE.
Needs of Cathedral Heights to Be
Urged Upon Congress.

The Cathedral Heights Citizens Associa-
ton held meeting last evening at the
residence of Mr.. r. II. Goldsborough. The
needs of the northwestern section were dis
cussed by many Of the members. but 1t was
unanimously decided that the association
should direct its efforts solely to securing
the completion of the Arizona avenue sewer
and TO obtaining a steam fire engine at
Tenleytown.
1t was decided to call the attention OF
Congress to the fact that Tenleytown is the
largest suburb of the city that is absolutely
without sewage facilities. and now that the
Convent of the Sisters of Providence has
been completed and the American Univer-
sity is erecting its second large building,
preparatory to opening Its university
course, the exigencles demand even greater
relief than for the past two years when the
Commissioners have annually recommended
this sewer appropriation by Congress.
The sewer is completed as far as Tunlow
road, at an expense of about sos, 600 and
lies useless. awaiting apprOpria ton for its
completion.
committee was appointed to await upon
the Commissioners and urge that the neces-
gary appropriation be included In their esti-
mates TO Congress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
DEATH OF ]. A. EDWARDS.
Was Victim Of Consumption, Which
He Contracted Five Years Ago.

dispatch to The Star from Albuquerque,
N. M, announces the death at that place
yesterday of ]. Alexander Edwards, form
erly of 1913 18th street northeast, this city
His father was with him at the time of his
death and will start for this city tomorrow
with the remains. Interment will be in
Mount Oivet cemetery.
Mr. Edwards established and for many
years conducted in connection with his
brother the Columbian Correspondents
School at 223 and 225 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast. He was born in Huron county.
Michigan, In 1862. He came to Washing
ton In 1880 took the civil service examina-
ton and was appointed to a clerkship in
the War Department. Five years later ne
was transferred to the Treasury Depart
ment. In 1895 he resigned and organized
the correspondence school with which he
was connected at the time of his death
Mr. Edwards, having contracted con-
sumption he went, five years ago, TO New
Mexico for his health, but the climate did
not have the expected result and he failed
steadily. He was unmarried.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
SPANISH WAR vETERANA
Richard J. Harden Camp Musters Re-
cruits-Addresses by Members.

Richard ]. Harden Camp, No. 2. United
Spanish War Veterans. mustered in thirty
five recruits at it's meeting last night, most
Of them being from the navy yard. The
camp Is one Of the oldest and largest in
the District and Is composed principally Of
men who served in the LIST District of CO.
lumbia Regiment, but which has comrades
from the thirty-two out of the forty-five
states in the Union.
Capt. Hoyt A. Holton, commander Of
Harden Camp. mustered in the thirty-five
men and in his speech of welcome to the
recruits he enthused them to such an ex
tent that each Of Che men when called on
agreed to get four of his comrades from
Uncle sam S navy yard to enlist.
Col. NJ. Emmett Urell spoke to the men,
bers and told them of the District regi-
ments experience in Cuba and Of the first
meeting of the camp in 1899.
Maj Fred S. Hodgson was called upon
and gave several "reminiscences Of the
boys In the south.
Maj Herbert w. Meyers, the camps rep
resentative to the recent national encamp-
ment at Milwaukee, told the members all
about the encampment and related his ex-
perences in the west. Major Meyers also
told the boys Of the great opportunity of
recruiting in the Department of the Dis
trict. He stated that of the 2,4o0 Spanish
war soldiers in the District the Depart
ment of the District only had mustered
600 men, while in San Francisco, where
conditions were the same as mere, the
camps there have from three to four hun
bred members each. Miles Camp. No. TO-
of San Francisco, which he visited. has, he
said, 352 members.
Capt. J. Lyon King, commander OF Law
ton Camp, also spoke, referring to the
true spirit of comradery that should pre-
vail throughout the organization.
On motion of Mr.. John J. O. Brien a vote
of thanks was unanimously extended to
the District of Columbia delegates to the
Milwaukee encampment for securing FOR
Washington the encampment Of 1905.
Mr. John ]. o Brien was master OF cere-
monies last night and the committee was
composed of Charles c. Clark. chairman;
William T. Place John j. O'Brien, Benja-
min L. Tubman and Joe Murray.
The officers of Harden Camp are: Hoyt
A. Holton, commander; c. c. Clark, senior
vice comma nder w. T. Place Junior vice;
E. L. Cogan. adjutant: Frank Snyder. quar-
termaster; William Henderson, chaplain:
John j. O'Brien. officer of the day: John
Flannery. officer Of the guard.
st. Stephens Institute Ministries enter
tanned the camp well James v. Tier
ney, coon songs; Lee Monkey, accompanist:
Charles Murphy, comedian; G. p. Jackson,
monologues; John A Hamilton. black and
white artist; c. H. Chick, Irish comedian
and songs. w. c. Whip, an old comrade.
was again welcomed to the ranks.
After the theaters had closed several pro-
fessional performers went to the Spanish
War Veterans Hall. 10 9th street north
west, and entertained Harden Camp and its
visitors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
st. Margaret's New Organist.

Mr.. Alfred g. Eldridge will tomorrow
commence his work as organist at ST Mar
garets Church, Connecticut avenue Mr.
Eldridge made his first appearance in Wash
ington last spring, when many will recol-
lect his brilliant playing at one of the Sat-
urday organ recitals given at ST. Johns
Church during Lent under the direction OF
Mr.. H. H. Freeman. organist of that
church.
Mr.. Eldridge completed his education
with several years study abroad, studying
in Berlin, Dresden and London. Among
his teachers were Otto Dienel, organ !;
Ernest Hutchinson, piano, and Otto Boise,
composition and harmony, all OF Berlin
ganist of st. Johns Church. Knoxville,
Tenn, the largest and most fashionable
church Of that city. He resigned to go to
Epworth Church. Norfolk, Va. where he
presided over the largest organ in the ooun-
try south of Philadelphia and one of the
largest organs in America In addition to
these prominent positions Mr.. Eldridge
was also at one time organist of the Ameri-
can Church In Berlin. While in Norfolk
Mr.. Eldridge gave a series Of organ re-
citals, which were very popular with the
general public and ELECTED favorable COM
ment from the public press.
Mr.. Eldridge comes to Washington well
equipped in musical experience and choir
training. His playing is characterized by
broad and, expressive Interpretation. He
is a brilliant technician One Of the pleas
ing qualities of his work Is his versatility.
His organ playing is always characterized
by very soulful and intelligent interpre-
tation In addition to being an Crganist
and choir director Mr.. Eldridge Is also q
pianist of some note. having done consid-
cradle concert playing. 1t is the intention
recitals the coming season in st. Mar
garet's Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Closing Night at Chevy Chase Lake.
Marine Band in grand concert-dancing
Charged With False Pretenses,

The case of Samuel r. Beach. charged
with false pretenses, came up before Judge
Mills in the Police Court this morning and
was continued until September TO- upon
motion OF the assistant United States at
torney. Beach arrested by Policeman
Ais of the third precinct, and 10 charged
in the information with pretending TO Ben
jamin Rosenthal that a certain paper in
writing in the form OF check was a good
and valuable order on the American Ma
tional Bank of this city for IS. and that he
had money upon deposit in said bank suf-
fcient to meet the check. The police al
lege that the contrary was the case and
Beach's arrest followed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Police Boat Still Out of Service.

The harbor police boat Vigilant has been
out OF service for about three weeks, in
order to make the alterations necessary in
her equipment and thus comply with the
new steamboat inspection regulations for
vessels carrying passengers. and no time
has yet been fixed for her returning to sery-
ice. The boiler and engine work on the
steamer was completed ten days ago, and
she is IN splendid condition and could run
today, but tho steamboat inspectors say
tho alterations must be made before she
can go into service again Meanwhile the
officers of the harbor force continue to pa
troll the river in small boats.
While the steamer is out of service the
harbor force are taking their annual leaves
of absence.
Officer 8. d. Lewis returned to duty yes
terday from two weeks visit to Atlantic
City and Sergt Dean is now on his vaca-
ton. Where he will spend his time is a
secret.
Engineer VIM. d. Kersey OF the Vigilant
Is again on duty at the harbor precinct.
after visit to his family In Baltimore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
DAUGHTERS of America to Meet.

The members of the local state council
OF the Daughters of America will assemble
In annual convention next Monday evening.
The meetings will continue each evening
during the week so long there is any
business before the organization. Consid
cradle interest has been manifested in the
convention because officers are to be elected
and national representatives chosen. The
order is a patriotic body. and during the
coming convention a resolution will be Of
fered protesting against the laxity Of the
immigration laws.
The names OF the present officers of the
local council are: Mrs. Lille NJ Milstead,
state councillor; Mr.. Charles II. Miller, as
sociate state councillor; Mrs. NJ f. Scaggs,
state vice councillor; Mrs. Florence Boteler.
associate state vice councillor; Mr. c. o.
Bohrer. state secretary; Mrs. l.. E. Thomp-
son. state treasurer; Mrs. Rose Lanham.
state conductor; Mrs. Minnie van Solver
state warden; Mr.. ]. E. Smalwood state
inside sentinel; Mr.. Maurice Weeks, state
outside sentinel. Mrs Halle Merritt, Junior
past councillor, and Mrs. A. NJ. Dykes, as
sociate past councillor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
SUED FOR LIMITED DIVORCE.
Mrs. Birkigt, Wife of Policeman, APP
peals to Court.

Charles NJ. Birkigt, a policeman. sta
toned in the seventh precinct, was today
named defendant in a suit for a limited
divorce instituted by Elizabeth T. Birktgt.
In her petition. filed by Attorneys Lambert
& Baker, Mrs. Birkigt states that she was
married April 20, 1893. and has two chill
dren. She charges that by the conduct OF
her husband her life has been made very
uncom Portable and lately rendered almost
unbearable by threats and cruelty on his
part. She also alleges that notwithstand-
ing her husband Is in receipt of $40 per
month salary as a member Of the Metro
politan police force, he has only partially
supported her and their children.
Mrs. Birkight petitions the court to
award her the custody of the two children
and to charge her husband with their sup
port, and she also prays for an injunction
to prevent her husband from annoying or
assauting her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe, Norfolk and all points south
every day in the year at 6:8O pm.
Trains leave District line station FOR
Chesapeake Beach at 9;25, II am, 80 ana
$50 pm.
Electric trains from 18th and Pennsylva-
mia avenue for Mount Vernon hourly. 10 a.
m. TO pm. Arlington and Alexandra
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station Aqueduct bridge for
Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church half
hourly.
Steamer Manchester for forty-mile trip
down the Potomac, leaves 7th street wharf
2:30 pm.
Steamer Louise for Great Falls leaves 32d
and Canal al $50 an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
EXCURSIONS.

Tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock the
steamer Charles Manchester will make an
other of those delightful sails of forty miles
down the Potomac and return. giving all
who go a continuous river ride of eighty
miles without making STOP Returning,
the steamer will reach home about o clock
pm. This is for the benefit of those who
wish to spend Sunday afternoon and part Of
the evening on the water. The scenery
along the river and the sunset at this time
of year are magnificent. The elegant cafe
on the steamer will serve meals la carte
during the entire trip.
On week days the steamer Charles Macal-
ester makes two trips to Mount Vernon,
leaving 18th street wharf at 10 IN. and 2 30
pm; returning, reaches Washington at 2:15
and 6:15 pm. The steamer passes in plain
view of the United States monitor Puritan,
statue of Frederick the Great, Alexandria,
Fort Foote and the modern Notifications Of
Fort Washington and Fort Hunt.
Tonight will be the last opportunity the
public will have to hear the Marine Band
at Chevy Chase Lake and to dance to it's
spirited music. A special program has been
arranged for the concert. AT it's conclusion
the band will adjourn to the pavilion, where
dancing will conclude the evening. Every
thing will be running usual at Chevy
Chase Lake tonight, and the grounds will
but the car service is sure to be satisfac-
tory, the regular schedules being main
tanned.
The superb Norfolk and Washington
steamers constitute the most popular route
between the capital and Old Point and Nor
folk These steamers are equipped with
every appliance that makes for safety. speed
and comfort. The public cabins are spacious
and artistically decorated while the state
rooms are particularly well appointed. They
maintain a regular daily schedule, sailing at
$50 pm. making the trip to Norfolk in
about twelve hours. At Norfolk connections
are made with railroads for all southern
points, and also with steamers for New
York and Boston.
The Southern Pacific Company is offering
especially liberal rates to California and
Portland. reduced-rate tickets, giving not
only numerous stop-overs, but in some in
stances offering choice of return routes.
This Is true Of the Portland tickets. enabling
one to combine with a trip to the Lewis
and Clark fair sightseeing tour through
California The beautiful sapphire country,
the Lookout mountain and Memphis region
are traversed by these excursions, which
are run in the special tourist sleeper trains
via the Southern. More detailed informa-
ton may be had by applying at the office Of
A. j. Poston, general agent, 81 Pennsyl-
vania avenue. or at 7O5 10Th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Anniversary Celebration.

The eighth anniversary celebration OF
Francis Scott Key Council, No. %, Jr. ..
U. A. NJ. took place last night. The fol-
lowing program was given: Opening bugle
call. Master Jerome Goldsmith: welcome
address, Bro. Olive. chairman; song by
South Washington Quartet; address. Pa
triotism," Jno. F. May; song and piano.
Pauline and Fern Crew; instrumental mu-
sic, banjo, Mr. Clark: solo and duet. Mr..
Oprue and Miss Hart: address, History
Of Old Glory, Our Flag" F. N. Weber,
ST.; presentation of flag by the Misses
Crew and others; songs by Prof Odin; song
by Mr.. Wells; bugle calls. Master Jerome
Goldsmith. James Ciscle, state councillor
F, N. Weber, ST.. state vice councillor, and
David Goldsmith state council treasurer
were present. The following committee
was in charge: Mr.. Olive, chairma ;
Messrs. Mason, Skinner Jones, Jollir.
Emery, Sington and Kendrick.
Final Concert by U. S. Marine Band
Orchestra at Chevy Chase Lake
this evening Dancing. Everybody is going
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Injured by Fall From Window.

Howard Ford, colored, nineteen years old.
living In Green's court northwest, was Sc
verely injured yesterday afternoon by fall
Ing from a third-story window. He was
removed to Georgetown University Hos
pital in the patrol wagon OF the seventh
precinct station, where his injuries were
dressed. They were found to consist in
severe bruises about the face and fractures
Of both bones of the left arm near the
wrist. II was stated today by the hospital
authorities that he was improving and was
resting as comfortably as could be expected.
Ford Is a servant at 312S Dunbarton ave-
nue. northwest and he was washing win
dows in the third story about 1920 o'clock
yesterday afternoon, when he lost his bal
ance on the window sill and plunged to
the pavement below. He struck on his left
side and arm.