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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-27
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
Farmers Club Entertained by DR..
Thomas-General Matters
.spondenoe OF The Star

Special Correspondence OF The Star
ROCKVILLE. Md. August &c. 1905.
Mr. Lee Howerton Lindsay ard Miss
Clara Beall Matthias. both of this county.
were married few days ago at Wheaton,
Rev Thomas G.. Faulkner of Silver Spring
parish officiating.
The Montgomery County Farmers Club
was entertained few days ago at the
home of DIR. Francis Thomas. near Ednor.
In addition to a large attendance of men,
bers about dozen specially invited guests
were present The principal subject dis
cussed was Special Versus General Farm
Ing" the general opinion being that much
depends upon the size of the farm and the
ability of the man.
Joseph Beall. young negro. was before
Justice of the Peace Brewer here yesterday
to answer Il charge of carrying a concealed
weapon. He was arrested by Deputy Sher-
III Frank Green and was found to have a
razor in his pocket. In default of bail In
the sum of $500 he was committed to Jail
to await the action Of the November grand
jury.
Mr. Alban G.. Thomas and family have
returned to their home at Ashton, this
county. after spending about six weeks in
Europe.
Miss Nora Rabbit has returned to her
home near this town after stay at ATTAIN
tic City and visit to friends In Philadel-
phia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Fl. Miller and
Mr. and Mrs. William w. Moore of Sandy
Spring have returned home after a visit to
California and Alaska.
Mrs r. 3. Thurman OF Provo Utah Is
visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. James
E. Ayton of Laytonsville. this county.
Mrs. Irving Creamer of Laurel has been
visiting relatives and friends at this place
Mrs. Hervey Brown and children of Wor-
cester, Mass, are visiting Mrs. Browns
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Wilson, near
this town.
Mrs. Susan Warner and niece, Miss Rec
Tinsley Of this town, have gone to Lynch
burg Va, to visit relatives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-27
Missing Children Return Home.

Katie, James and Marie Wilmot. the
three little children who disappeared from
their home. at 3246 Prospect avenue north
west, Friday afternoon, and whose absence
caused considerable apprehension, returned
to their home shortly after nightfaH yes
terday evening. The children had spent the
time since their disappearance with an aunt
who resides at Riverdale. Lieut. Henry
Schneider, assisted by several members or
the GEORGETOWN police traced the little
ores to that place and had them brought
back to their home.
Mrs. Wilmot, who had waited anxiousiy
for her little ones, and who had nearly
broken down under the strain. was greatly
elated when she caught sight of the chill
dren upon their return. The children,
tw elve years and under. could give little ex-
cuse for their escapade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-27
Falls Church News.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.
FAILS CHIrRCH. va. August .

FALLS CHURCH. Va, August &c. 1905.
The tenth annual convention of the Sun
day schools of Fairfax county was held
Thursday with Jerusalem Baptist Church.
near Fairfax Court House. The attendance
was large. Mr.. T.. c. Hough OF Falls
Church. president presided over the con-
vention. At the morning session. after de-
votional exercises, Rev. Edward Meade Of
Accotink made an address on The Duty of
Parents in Relation to the Sunday School
Following the address the subject was
made a matter Of general discussion, in
which a number of prominent Sunday
school workers took part. Rev. Dr. r A.
Dawson of Falls Church spoke on The
Sunday School the Nursery Of the Church"
and Mrs. c. II. Gray. president Of the Dis
trict of Columbia Primary Union. made an
address on primary work. The address
gave many practical suggestions as 10
methods of work.
The afternoon session opened with song
service, followed with devotional exercises
conducted by Rev. +. II. Bronson Of
Vienna. The roll-call of the schools OF the
county showed most of them represented.
The secretary submitted his annual report
which showed a prosperous condition of the
schools. Rev. J. W. Smith OF Fairfax
Court House conducted king Arthur's
Round Table" which proved an interesting
feature of the session. The Lesson
Taught" by Mrs. Gray. was also profita-
Bile.
The annual election of officers resulted in
the selection OF Mr.. ]. NJ. Thorne of Falls
Church president; Mr.. ]. w. Taylor Of
Fairfax Court House, vice president; Mr.. Ar
thur Robb of Herndon, secretary. and Mr..
Robert Wiley, treasurer. The next annual
session will be held with Woodlawn Bap-
fist Church, Accotink.
Mrs Van Houte fell down stairs Thurs
day, breaking her collar bone in two places
and nearly severing one OF her ears.
hos I'd Of Ina haS da1
to open the fall term of the graded school
on the second Monday in September
Mr. and Mrs. w. 4. Westcott sailed for
England yesterday. They will visit the
parents OF Mr.. westcott and will be absent
six weeks
Mr. and Mrs. C. II. Buxton will attend the
annual reunion of the Grand Army Of the
Republic at Denver next month. and from
there will take a trip to- the Pacific coast.
Mr.. Nathan Banks and family are spend
ing a month at their old sa...s, Sea CHI,
Long Island
Misses Ethel and Annie Payne have re-
turned from an extended visit to relatives
In New York.
Mr.. Thomas HITLER was called to New
York Thursday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-27
Preparing the vigilant for Service.

Boilermakers are busy aboard the har-
Dor police boat Vigiant making repairs,
but 1t will be two weeks and possibly long
er before the steamer will be ready for
service. If the police boat were only to be
used for towing and patrol duty and had
only her crew aboard she could return to
service within the next two or three days.
But In order that she may carry others be-
sides her crew the steamboat inspectors de-
mand that she shall be fitted with fire
pump, new and heavier davits for her
boats, and other apparatus before they will
give her license.
The work of installing the new apparatus
has not yet been started, but It Is under
stood the contract for the work will be
awarded in a few days and the work push
ed to completion.
Meanwhile the officers OF the harbor pre-
cinct will continue to patrol the harbor In
rowboats and launches and will cover the
water territory the best they can until the
vigilant Is ready for service.
A naphtha-power launch is badly needed
as a part of the equipment of the harbor
patrol. 1t is said. for service at such times
as the present, when the larger patrol boat
Is laid up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-27
ECHO OF CONVENTION
FLORISTS CLUB RECEIVES RE-
PORT OF COMMITTEES.
Recent National Gathering the Sub
tect-Stag Party Held and Pres
entations Made.

A special meeting of the Washington
Florists Club. the first since the twenty
first convention OF the National Society of
American Florists, held recently IN this
city. met at 1914 + street last night. Pres
ident VIM. F. Guide called the meeting to
order at O'Clock. majority OF the MEM
bers being present.
Preliminary reports from the chairmen of
various committees were made, all tending
to show that expenses for entertaining
were well within the appropriations.
Chairman ]. r. Freeman of the finance
committee gave evidence of net gains upon
advertisements in the souvenir book. Geo.
H. Cooke superintendent of exhibits, had
a favorable report to make on the amounts
accruing from space charges. The treas
urer, w. H. Ernest, who was also the
chairman OF the bowling committee: u. D.
Blackstone. chairman of shooting, ana
VIM. F. GUIDE, chairman Of reception. each
had the same general story to tell.
After q motion to pay all bills submitted
by special chairmen and approved by the
chairman of finance and the officers OF the
association had been adopted. letters OF
congratulation from visitors were read by
the secretary, Mr.. Peter BisSet The whole
tone of the letters confirmed the statement
that the Washington florists had. In the
matter OF entertaining. surpassed all pre-
vious meetings Of the national society:
tHdl the WOTh VI the SohNcheIoA o.io 49,
hospitality of Washington had made the
convention exceptional.
1t was decided to hold a regular meeting
the first Tuesday in September.
Local Club Complimented.
Addresses were made by Charles L. Sci
bold, visiting delegate from the Garden
ers' Club of Baltimore, complimenting the
local club on the nature of the convention,
and by L. B. Burdette, winner at the
Analostan shoot, who stated there Is
movement on foot to organize local shoot
ing team of Washington florists.
After a special tribute to Col. E. B. Hay
for the cleverness and skill Of his presen-
meeting adjourned to 612 18th street, the
establishment Of ]. r. Freeman, where,
with all the accomplishments of a stag
party-song. speech, food and drink-felici-
tations OF success were exchanged.
The hit of the evening was the speech OF
Mr.. E. G. Snyder who presented. on the
part of the Washington Florists Club. the
diamond bowling medal to the champion
individual bowler. Charles L. Seibold OF
Baltimore, whose score was 513. By some
mistake the medal. which was made in
New York, was not ready on the last night
of the convention.
Vice President Freeman presented a gold
coin as a special tribute of thanks to D. r.
CaRpbell of the rathskeller, Sth and e
streets. In appreciation of his management
of the bowling alleys. The highest note of
the evening, it was conceded. was struck
In the dramatic singing Of Count Per-
reard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-27
The Winning Knights.

At the tournament held at Chapel Point.
Md, Friday last Mr.. William L. Huron,
Knight of Washington Boy, won first hon.
or; Childs Barnes. Knight of Mt. Churchie
second; Henry Hicks. knight Of Waldorf.
third. and Griffin Mudd. Knight of La
Plata, fourth. At the coronation ceremo-
MES at night Miss Emma Mudd was
crowned queen Of love and beauty, and
Miss Mary Merrick of Upper Marlboro.
Miss Marie Floyd of West Virginia and
Miss Fannie Edlin of Charles county, maids
of honor. F. Stone Posey of La Plata was
the orator OF the evening. The tournament
was attended by many from this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-27

Mrs. Sallie Corde OF Brunswick county, his
sister met at Petersburg Thursday for the
first time In twenty years. Mrs. Cordle is
the mother Of ten children and the grand
mother OF sixty-four children. Nine of the
former and forty of the latter are now
living. together with three great-grand-
children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-27
Name Misspelled.

In the list of marriage licenses publish
ed yesterday that issued to J. Francis
Carr of this city and Miss Emma A.
PryaI of Baltimore had the latter's name
misspeI1ed as Pregal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-27
Readers

Leaving the city for any pc
Rod should have the Even
ing and Sunday Star sent to
them by mail. Fifteen cents
per week; sixty cents per
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-27
Died Before She Reached Him.
"BUZZARDS' RoOST."
Work Of Tearing It Down Has
BEGUN

The work Of tearing down "Buzzards'
Roost," the old landmark at the northeast
corner Of 9th and streets northwest has
begun. and in a few days the venerable
structure will have disappeared 1t is said
a modern office building will be erected on
the site, which is declared to be a valuable
piece of property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-27

Sheriff Hight OF brownsville. Ga. Thurs
day received telegram from Live Oak.
Fla. STATING that negro answering the
description Of Manuel Harder. charged with
criminal assAnlfs - Aeld tllere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-27
VIRGINIAN'S OLD LOVE
SWEETHEART OF LONG AGO DIED
ON EVE OF MARRIAGE.
'clal Correspondence of The star.

Special Correspondence OF The Star
OMAHA, Neb. August -. 1905.
Confined to a bed in the home of friends
at 2S0S Miami street, Omaha. Mrs Leila
Moir of Lynchburg, Va. is Frustrated over
the news that the sweetheart of her youth,
whom she had not seen for half century,
but to whom she was en- route to be mar
ried. had died suddenly in Elmo. Wash.
where the marriage was to have taken
place September 1. The one-time sweet
heart Charles Clay OF Elmo, had acquired
great wealth, and 1t is supposed that he
left much of this to the sweetheart OF his
youth, but of this Mrs. Moirs friends are
not sure.
Before the war, back in Lynchburg. Va,
Leila Saunders was one of the bellies. while
Charley Clay was known as the best
match in the county. The two had been
sweethearts from childhood and were en-
gagged to be married.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-27
LEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
PROTEST AGAINST REMOVAL OF
REVENUE OFFICE.
Action of Commissioner Yerkes n Sur
prise-Visiting Ministers in Local
Pulpits-General Items.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

ALEXANDRIA. Va. August ~. 1906.
The business men Of this city and the
residents generally are much concerned
over the prospect OF the removal of the in
ternal revenue office FOR the sixth Virginia
district from this city to Abingdon. In the
southwestern section of the state. For
some time after the Office passed from Mr..
Park Agnew of this city. at the completion
or his term of service OF eight years To Mr.
Louis p, Summers OF Abingdon. May last,
there were dlsquieting rumors Of an i'm
pending change Of headquarters. move
ment was started among Several citizens
at the Instance of Mr.. T. c. Smith cashier
or the Alexandria National Bank. with n
view OF influencing Collector Summers IN
favor OF the retention OF the Office at this
place. In reply TO the presentations made
by the citizens Mr.. Summers wrote n let
ter, directed to Mr.. Smith. from which,
though no positive statement was made
either way. IL was Inferred that Mr. sum-
mers was content TO have the Headquarters
remain I'm Alexandria. This statement was
given out and the general impression was
produced that the matter would be allowed
to remain at rest. at least for some time to
come. II was therefore with some surprise
that the citizens learned that Commissioner
ferkes was contemplating an early change
In the location OF the office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-27
A Misunderstanding. Arose.

But a misunderstanding arose and young
Clay went west. He never wrote nor COM
munlcated in any way with his Virginia
friends.
In 1862 Miss Saunders married-her young
husband leaving the following day for the
war. Three months later his corpse was
brought home.
But her husband had been a member OF
the Masonic order, and in February, 1905.
the Lynchburg Masonic lodge was asked
by the Elmo (Wash.) lodge to furnish In
formation concerning Miss Leila Saunders.
The information was given. and in Feb
ruary of this year Mrs. NOR received a
letter from Mr.. Clay.
In the letter Clay told of his wanderIngs
through the west and of inal settlement
in Washington, where fate had been good
to him, giving him great financial success.
He had married, raised family, and had
finally lost his wife.
Kept Sweetheart's Memory.
But ever he had kept the memory of his
Virginia sweetheart-his first love-and had
carried her photograph the fifty years of his
absence. He asked her to write to him.
Mrs Moir did write Immediately. She,
too. had carried the photograph of young
Clay he had given to her when a young
man.
Matters progressed rapidly. She had no
children. while all of MIR. Clays children
had homes of their own.
Always the two old people had remem-
bered each other they were In their
young days and from their photographs.
Neither could conceive of the other being
old-to each other they were the sweet
hearts of their youth. And they did not
exchange late photographs.
Died Before She Reached Him.
Then 1t was arranged that Mrs. MoIr
should come to Elmo and be married to
Clay. September 1 was fixed as the date.
Mrs Moir, now sixty-three years old,
reached Omaha Wednesday. Thursday af-
ternoon she received a telegram saying Mr..
Clay was suddenly taken very sick. Friday
morning, as she was preparing to leave the
house to go to the mans bedside, second
telegram came saying he was dead.
The old lady collapsed, and has been In a
dangerous condition since then. AS soon
as able to travel she will pay a visit to
the grave of the man whom she says she
loved all her lifetime. T. r. p.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-27
Will Make Another Effort.

1t is under stood that the recent interview
between Commissioner Yerkes and the spe-
cial committee appointed by Mayor PAN to
look after the interests OF Alexandria in the
matter did not produce q feeling of encour-
agement In the minds OF the members of
the committee, but It is stated that they
Will make an urgent protest September 10.
when by special appointment, they will
again appear before the commissioner.
The citizens here insist that the headquar-
ters should remain in Alexandria for sew
erai reasons, prominent among which Is the
fact that large amount of money was re-
Gently expended in adequately furnishing
and fitting up the revenue offices In the
post Office building. II Is stated that these
handsome apartments. IL evacuated by the
revenue officials. will be without compen-
sating use. The headquarters having been
here so long. 1t is also stated that a change
would create more or less disarrangement
for some time in the affairs OF the service.
Visiting Ministers to Preach.
In the absence OF several OF the resident
ministers. who are away on their vacations.
their pulpits tomorrow Will be occupied by
visiting clergymen. Morning services Will
be held at Christ Episcopal Church. and
the sermon will be delivered by Rev. DR..
Micou. AT st. Paul's Episcopal Church the
morning services will be conducted by Rev.
r. l.. Combs. Rev. J. II. Durham will oc-
Church at both morning and evening sery-
ices, Rev. II. NJ. Reid will preach in the
morning and evening In the Washington
Street Methodist Episcopal Church South.
At this church In the evening there will
be a song service of fifteen minutes pre-
ceding the regular services.
General and Personal.
The funeral OF Mr.. Joseph S. Beach,
whose death occurred Friday. will take place
Sunday afternoon at $50 o'clock from the
late residence of the deceased on North
Royal street Friends and relatives have
been invited to attend.
Miss Barbara Murrlan. who has been the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell
for the past week. has returned to her
home in Spencer. n. c.
The funeral OF Mr.. James Mifheton. who
died Friday. will take place tomorrow af-
ternoon at o'clock from his late residence
on Commerce street. Members OF the
Friendship Veteran Fire Association will
attend In a body
Officer Joshua Sherwood of the police
force today invited several of his friends
to his residence on North Pitt street to
view a remarkably luXuriant growth OF
varegated flowers which he had planted
and cultivated In his yard
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-06-21
STRANGE DEATH OF TWO YOUNG WOMEN.
May Have Been the Result Of a Suicide
Pact.

Freeport, III. (SpeciaD. - Mystery
surrounds the death OF Mrs. John Young,
20, and Miss Media Pyle, Is years old,
whose bodies were found close together
in the Pecatonca River here. A sui
eide compact is believed to have been
entered into by the two young women,
who were close friends, and love affair
is reported to have caused them to agree
to end their lives. A post-mortem ex-
animation, however, showed the elder
woman undoubtedly died by drowning,
but the girl did not as her lungs were
filled with air. There was large con-
fusion on cher forehead.
1t is the coroner's theory that the girl
wished to withdraw from the suicide
compact and that the woman knocked
her unconscious and threw her into the
water There is but one set of foot
steps on the bank, and no signs of a
body being dragged TO the water. Mrs.
Young and Miss Pyle were intimate,
despite the objections of the parents of
the young woman, who endeavored in
vain to break up the friendship. Mrs.
Young had been estranged from her
husband for two years
There is story that the two young
women were frequently in the company
OF two young men, who were likewise
close friends. and that a quarrel over
the same subject resulted in the estrange-
ment of both couples and the resolve Of
the women to end their woes by death.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-06-21
TWENTY-FIVE DEAD IN WRECK.
Several Of the More Seriously Hurt Sueeumb.
cd In the Hospitals.

Baltimore, Nd. (SpeciaD D.-Twenty-
five killed, 20 badly injured and two
slightly hurt is the result Of head-on
collision on the Western Maryland Rail
road which occurred at 6 o'clock P. NJ.
about one and a half miles south of
Patapsco Station, which is about 10
miles south OF Westminster.
All Of the dead and injured were en-
Ployes of the Western Maryland Rail
road, the dead having been engaged in
wrccking work, and were on the way to
their homes in Western Maryland when
the accident occurred.
The injured were brought to this city
at 1890 o'clock and were removed to the
City Hospital and St. Joseph's Hos
.ptal, where they received prompt medi-
cal attention. The train bearing the
dead was sent on to Westminster.
The cause Of the accident was head
on collision between a heavily LADEN
freight train OF about IS cars drawn BY
Engines 4I and 43, which was coming
toward Baltimore, and passenger train
No. s, which left Hillen Station, in this
city, at 5 o'clock. The trains, both of
which were going at good speed, crashed
together at 5.55 o'clock, and just where
the blame lies must necessarily be fixed
by the officials of the Western Mary
land Railroad and a coroncr's jury Of
inquest which will be held in Carroll
county near the scene of the accident.
According to the statements made by
the railroad officials Sunday, the wreck
was due, as far as can be learned to a
fatal case OF forgetfulness on the part
OF the cnginemen and conductor OF the
freight train, who, after the passage Of
train No. II, which leaves Baltimore
at AIS for Union Bridge, seemed to be
impressed with the idea that the No. 5
passenger train had also passed.
The authority for this statement comes
from Rear Brakeman Lynch, Of the
freight train, who heard the conversa-
ton held by the engineers and conductor
Of the freight train while the latter was
standing at Gorsuch Siding, and by
good fortune escaped with his life TO
tell the tale.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-06-21
Cotton Acreage Less.

Dallas, Texas (SpeciaD John T.
Garner, business agent and manager OF
the cotton department OF the Farmers
Union, has issued a cotton report show
ing reduction Of cotton acreage as. per
sworn statements from union and nom
union farmers through the Southern
cotton belt He says that about Janu-
ary I, 10000 cotton coupons were sent
out TO members Of the union on which
coupons the farmers were each to state
what their cotton acreage was last year.
and to write pledge thar it would not
exceed a given number Of blank acres
this year
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-06-21
TRAGEDY IN A STREET CAR.
Jealous Italian Drives a StIetto Into the Side
OF His Rival.

New York (SpeciaD Rushing into a
well-flled car at Fourteenth street and
Avenue B, Vincenzo Garabillo plunged
keen-pointed stiletto into Marcello Nj
chcli, who, it is said, had won the affec-
tions Of 4 young woman in whom both
were interested. Garabillo escaped, and
the friends of the victim Of the assault,
who probably will die pleaded with the
police not to search for him, but to
allow him or his friends to settle the
account in their own way.
The passengers in the street car were
thrown into a panic when Garabillo,
with the long knife in his hand, jumped
aboard and hurried through the car
to where Michel was sitting. Michel
was one of the first to see him and made
dash for the front door in an effort
TO escape, but the other man was too
quick for him, and plunged the knife
into his rivals side. None of the pas
sengers dared interfere, and the assail-
ant ran from the car and disappeared.
The wounded man was taken 10 a hos
pital