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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
EXCURSIONS.

The regular weekend trips of the steamer
Pocahontas to Colonial Beach will be, made
Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning as
usual The steamer will leave her wharf
here at $40 pm. Saturday afternoon, will
make one of her flying trips to the Beach,
and will return on time to sail again Sun
day morning at S:45 o'clock. The Pocahon-
tas is the fastest and largest side-wheel
steamer on the river, and trip on her is
pleasure. She makes the run of seventy
two miles in a little over four hours. and
all who make the day trip will have ample
time to enjoy the many pleasures of the re-
sort. Stops are made at Alexandria,
Colonial Beach is an ideal place at which
10 spend the hot nights and hotter days. 1t
is WITHIN convenient distance of the city
ana the tired business man can spend thr-
ty-slx hours there without loss of time from
business by going on these weekend trips.
The second of the Sunday outings at River
view, under the personal direction of Capt
T.. .. Randall and his corps of assistants
will be made Sunday. All the MANY at
fractions of the resort will be ready to
give pleasure all day and evening and the
concerts by the View Orchestra will be
feature of the day. The steamers will leave
this city at IL am. 2:45 and 6:15 pm, and
the last trip from River View will be made
at $50 pm.
Regular daily trips are now being made
to the View, the steamer Pocahontas leav-
ing here a. 10 am, 2:15 and 6:45 pm
Another of those delightful weekend ex-
cursions of the Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company will be given the com
Ing Saturday to Old Point Comfort and Nor
folk. A special rate is made for the round
trip, and Sunday is left for passengers to
enjoy the many attractive features at
Fortress Monroe. Virginia Beach or any of
the surrounding resorts. The appointments
OF the steamers leave nothing to be desired
Daily connections are made at Norfolk with
steamers for New York and Boston.
The torrid weather of the early part of
the week tested the facilit es of Chevy Chase
Lake to handle the crowds The car service
proved equal to the heavy demands of traf
nc ana the cars ran regularly and with the
accustomed speed AT the lake the great
crowds found plenty of amusementItbe
United States Marine Band concerts. dane
ing, rowing, bowling, etc. Concerts are
gwen every evening. after which .the band
adJourns to the dancing pavilion where mn
sic is furnished until about H. Chevy CHA ca
Lake Is invariably many degrees cooler than
the city, and the ride out to this nonuIar
resort is always enjoyable, no matter how,
uhDearable the atmosphere of town NAV he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
Steamer Explorer Goes to Baltimore.

The U. 8. coast survey steamer Explorer.
which has been paying this port a visit
and has been lying at anchor for ten day1
In the lower end OF the harbor. sailed yes~
terday for Baltimore. Mr.. Herbert Ogden.
typographical inspector for the coast sur
vey bureau In this city, and q number Of
onicials from the bureau are making the
trip to Baltimore In the Explorer.
1t Is stated the vessel will remain for
several days at Baltimore and will fit out
there for service on the north Atlantic
coast during the summer
The steamer Endeavor Of the coast sur
vey service did not leave port yesterday.
but 1t Is understood she will return to the
lower Potomac. where she has been en-
ployed In survey work. today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
Tug Choctaw Undergoing Repairs.

The big naval tug Choctaw. which has
been employed in the service between the
navy yard here and the naval proving
grounds at Indian Head is out Of commits
sion, and is hauled out on the railway at
the navy yard for general repair work. The
heavy guards on the tug are being renewed
her engine and boiler are being overhauled
and new stack is being built for the tug
1t will be several weeks before the work is
completed and the tug ready for service.
The tugs Triton and Tecumseh are in Serv-
Ice between the navy yard and the proving
grounds.
The Choctaw is the largest of the fleet of
naval tugs in service on the Potomac. She
was, before she was purchased for the navy,
employed in ocean towing and was named
the G. G. Coyle. She was built at Phila-
delphia in 1892.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
KNIGHTS TAKE OUTING
DISTRICT PYTHIANS SPEND DAY
AT MARSHALL HALL.

An especially enjoyable time was had at
Marshall Hall yesterday by the Knights of
Pythias of the District Of Columbia and
their friends on the annual excursion of
the order. The feature of the outing was
q competitive drill of the uniform rank COM
panes. There were other events Of interest
arranged by the committee on entertain
ment. The excursion was under the direc-
ton of a committee of forty-five members,
the officers of which were as follows:
Chairman, George w. Baumann; vice chair
man, j. w. Hardell; secretary, H. J. Gas
son; treasurer, D. w. Woodward. The sub
committee on entertainment was composed
of P. W. Smith. ]. w. Hardell, E. N. Bum
ker, Albert Kahiert and E. Ellis. The SUBJ
committee in charge of the competitive drill
was Col. Harry Coggins. Capt. !. w. Har-
dell and Capt. Thomas E. Landon.
Competitive Drill.
The competitive drill occurred at Pm.
1t was closely contested and the movements
reflected credit on the companies. The con-
testants were Washington Company No. l
and Caldwell Company No. T. and the prizes
were a $50 bronze clock, donated by NJ. A.
Leese, and $50 cash, donated by the COM
mittee of forty-five, the winning company
taking both prizes.
The decision of the judges awarded the
drill to Caldwell Company NO. Z, the per-
centages being as follows Caldwell Com
pany, 1892; Washington, $50.
The judges were Capt. Samuel F. Shreve,
Lieut.. w. A. McCathren and Lieut.. John
w. Oehmann of the District National Guard
The following are the company rosters:
Caldwell Company-Captain, Thomas E.
Landon; first lieutenant, c. l.. Saur; second
lieutenant. j. F. Skidmore; first sergeant
Theodore Schondeau; second sergeant. G. 7.
Little; sir knights. T. a. Bynum, G. w.
Barkman. jr., John II. Cole, F. J. Henning
Isaac Hartsall. c. L. Hall, F. r. Jones, w.
M. Morgan, Randolph Poore, Hugh Reid,
F. r. Sherwood, Oscar Stickell. Israel Sum-
mers. Julius Thomas, H. r. Tucker and G.
w. Watts.
Washington Company-Captain, R. T.
Whiting; first lieutenant. Charles Sanford;
second lieutenant A. A. Rock; first ser
geant, G. n. Whiting; second sergeant
James Holmes: sir knights E. C.. Binnix
S. H. Burdette, ]. B. Conner, w. H. De-
Vaughn, F. B. Essex. S. L. Gardiner, H
Carrot. E. X. Lalor. E. McIntire R. Reeves
E. SchontZ. F. V. Springman, ]. Walker
W. H. Whiting, William Wildng, G. Will
Jams
The bowling prizes were won by A. c.
Broderick, first and second prizes, and F.
b. Essex, third prize
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
HEALTH OFFICE REPORT.
Diseases and Deaths In District-19
Fatal Cases Of Consumption.

Fatal Cases Of Consumption.
sumption during the past week, according
to a report made to the Commissioners to-
day by the health officer. The other pre-
vailing fatal diseases were: Diarrheal dis
eases, IA: diseases of the heart. o: malig-
nant growths, 8; diseases of the kidneys. b;
bronchitis, s. and apoplexy. 8. There was
one death by suicide.
The changes in contagious diseases were
as follows: Diphtheria shows a decrease of
four cases, there being no new reports re
ceived, and four cases discharged, leaving
eight cases in quarantine. Scarlet fever
shows a reduction OF eight cases: six new
ones were reported and fourteen dfs-
charged, leaving twenty-five in quarantine
Typhoid fever shows an increase of one
case; five new cases were reported and -four
discharged, leaving thirty-six cases under
treatment, as compared with forty-sfx dur
ing the corresponding week OF 1904. Small
pox shows reduction OF six: no new cases
were discovered and six discharged, leaving
six persons confined in quarantine at the
hospital suffering from that disease.
The number of births reported during the
week were 1885, ninety of which were white
infants and forty-six colored.
The deaths numbered 126, as compared
with 90 during the previous week and III
curing the corresponding period OF 1DO4.
OF these recent deaths "A were among the
white inhabitants and 50 among the col
ored, and represent a death rate per l.UW
of the population of the former Of 1863 and
the latter 2s.3. The death rate for the en-
tire population of the District of Columbia
during the week just ended was 2O.3 per
LOCO. The respective rates for the pre-
vious week were 100, 26.1 and 14.S, and for
the corresponding week in 1904, 1873, 2b.7
and 1872.
The weather conditions. as reported by
he hn,. !, follows.
temperature IS degrees: mean relative hu-
nudity, SO per cent; mean actual barometer,
1884. The maximum temperature was St
on the 18th instant, and the minimum tenn
perature 63 degrees, on the 11th instant
The winds were southeast in direction with
an average velocity of So miles an hour
and a maximum velocity of ii mites, on
the 11th 18th and 10th instant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
italian Warship Coming.

The italian warship Dogalio will arrive
here in the latter part of the month, and
VIII spend several days here in order to
allow her officers and crew an opportunity
to visit many points Of interest here. It Is
stated that the pilot who will bring the
ship up the Potomac has been notified to
meet the vessel at Cape Henry next Sun
day, and about Tuesday or Wednesday she
anchor. ,,.ias
1t is seldom warship of foreign power
comes up the Potomac. but the Dogalio will
be the second Italian vessel to visit this
city, the Amerigo Vesrncci having come
here several years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
Forfeits Collateral.

On a charge of the larceny OF gold
watch John A. w. Keetz was arrested by
Detective O'Brien of the local bureau yes
terday. According to the complaint made
to the police by Mary F. Brown, the owner
of the watch, she had loaned the watch to
KeetZ, friend. because he told her he was
to make a railroad trip and needed time
piece. After he got the watch, however,
his exchequer became low and he pawned
the watch. The lost article was recov-
cred, and keetZ was arrested. He lett $40
collateral for his appearance in the Police
Court this morning
When the case was called today there
was no answer to the name, and the col
lateral was declared forfeited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21

While working on the railroad tracks in
South Washington yesterday afternoon
about $50 O'Clock Benjamin Lewis, col
ored. thirty-two years old, was struck on
the head by a spike and painfully injured.
His injury was dressed by physician
Lewis lives al 425 612 street
A bicycle ridden by Albert Kendig struck
Arthur Pearl, seven years old, yesterday
afternoon and knocked him down The
boy, whose home is at No. GO II street
northeast. was slightly injured about his
leg. but was able TO go home without as
sistance.
Agnes Wells, colored, fifty years old Iiv-
Ing at Az 18th street northwest jumped
from wagon near Massachusetts avenue
and 10Th street northwest yesterday after
noon. fell and broke her wrist She was
given surgical treatment at the Emergency
Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
"Mikado" Friday Evening-Secure
your seats.-Advt.
Jolly Fat Men at River view.

The annual excursion of the Jolly Fat
Mems Club to River View takes place to-
day. Hundreds of friends of the Jolly Fat
Men made the trip to the resort this morn.
ing and afternoon. and many tickets have
been sold for the evening boat. An elab-
crate program has been prepared by the
committee in charge of the excursion.
There will be sports of all sorts during the
afternoon, including a base ball game bv
two good amateur teams; boat races. sack
race, fat mems race, QUOT pitching pota-
to race, etc. The last boat this evening
leaves the 7th street wharf at 6:45 O'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
"Mikado" Friday Evening-Secure
your seats-Advt
New Pier for Packet Adelaide.

new pier is being built In Piscataway
creek near Pennington. Md, by Mr. Morton
for the use of the gasoline power packet
Adelaide, which is running on a route from
the city and Alexandria to Pennington and
further down the river. Since the little
steamer Harry Lodor was withdrawn from
the Pennington route. several years ago.
the wharves in Piscataway at which she
used TO land have been allowed to go to de-
cay, and, 1t is stated, are not available IS
a boat landing. The new pier is a substan-
tial structure and will be great conyen-
fence to the merchants doing business in the
vicinity of the creek
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamer for Fort
Monroe. Norfolk and all points south.
Trains leave District line station for Ches-
apeake Beach at 3:25 and II am, 2:3O. $50,
T:45 and 9:4o pm.
Steamer for Glymont and intermediate
landings at 8 am
For Mount Vernon steamer Charles Mac
alester. 10 m. and 2:30 pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall. 10 am. 2:30 and $3.50 pm.
Steamer Pocahontas for River View, 10 a.
M, 2:15 and 6:45 pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach.
Z am
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
Election Of Officers.

Morning Star Lodge. No. 49, B. p o. E.,
colored, last night at meeting held in
True Reformers' Hall elected officers as
follows: Thomas Harper. exalted ruler;
Eston Nightingale, esteemed leading
knight; G. B. F. Overton, esteemed loyal
knight; William Tibbs. esteemed lecturing
knight: r. Hayes Jones. secretary; A. b.
Rice. treasurer: r. Johnson, tiler; Edward
Coates, inner guard; w. /. Heron, chap
lain: James Marshall. esquire; DR. H 7.
Williams. examining physician; John w
Patterson, attorney. An application from
club of eighty-six. headed by Gaskins
and Gaines. was accepted by the lodge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
FINANCIAL AID EXTENDED.
Hebrew Society to Send Funds to Its
Friends In Russia.

The first practical move in this city to aid
the victims OF Russian barbarity. growing
out OF the recent anti-Jewish riots in the
cities OF Zhitomer. Brisk and minor mu.
inequalities Of Russia, was taken by the
Hebrew Relief Society at their meeting las,
Sunday afternoon. Many projects for aid.
ing the unfortunate were considered Some
suggested indignation meetings for the
purpose of arraying public opinion against
Russia, but this was rejected by the ma
jority.
Financial assistance was decided upon as
the only expedient under the circum-
stances. The society, which Is only in Its
fnfantile condition, donated $35 and ap-
pointed committees to wait on the other
Jewish organizations to solicit help. Pri-
waite contributions will be accepted by Rev
Joiison. 113 AZ street southwest, treas
urer, or Mr.. NJ. kann, sos AZ street, south
west, president
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
Workman Hurt.

Joseph Johnson, colored, twenty-six years
old. whose home is at 131 L street south
west, was struck by derrick while work.
ing In the big sewer in Armory square yes
terday and injured about the head and legs
While on his way home last night he suf-
fered from the effects of his injuries and
was taken sick at LIST and streets SOUTH
west The ambulance was summoned and
he was taken to the Emergency Hospital for
treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
Diminutive Tug Under constructio

IL.
There Is building at Solomon's Island
Md, at the shipyard Of M. Mitchell Davis
& Son, small tugboat for a Washington
firm which will be used on the river about
this city. The new craft will be but thirty
feet long and will be distinct novelty in
tugboats here, as she will be equipped with
gasoline power engine, and not with
steam. and as she will be under ten tons
register she will not come within the re-
quirements Of the United States steamboat
inspection service.
The little craft will, 1t is expected be
ready for service in the latter part of the
summer. She will be used In docking small
craft and in moving them from place to
place about the harbor. The builder of
the launch also built the tugs NJ Mitchell
Davis, VIM. II. Yerkes, jr., Marion Cam
eron, Agnes Miller and the Edward Gum
mel. ali Of which are in service on the Po-
tomac.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Those leaving the city should
have The Star sent to them by mail
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 all 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 10 60 cents
Per month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
Moore & Hill Qnc.}, III 14th st.
we sell and rent houses" Money to loan
Change in Buoyage.

The lighthouse board has issued the fol-
lowing notice to mariners regarding changes
in buoyage in waters visited by vessels
trading here, and Is of interest:
Chesapeake bay, main ship channel, Md
Holland Point shoal buoy, No %. and
Horseshoe Point shoal buoy, No. 81, were
changed. each to a second-class can, for
the summer, June 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
CAP AIN
GRAHAMI'S
GRATITUDE
Suffered from Sores on Face and
Back-Doctors Took His Money
But Did No Good-Skin Now
Looks Clear as Baby's.
ANOTHER CURE by
GW1TlGWRA REMEDIES

Captain W. s. Graham. 1921 Eeff ST., Wheeling
W. Va, writing June a. 'O4 says: 81 am &c
grateful want to thank God that friend recon-
mended Cuticura Soap and Ointment to me- I suf
fered for long time with sores on my face and
back Some doctors said had blood poison, and
Others that had barbers itch. None Of them did
me any good, but they all took my money Ny
friends tell me my skin now looks as clear as a
babys. and tell them all that Cuticura Soap and
Ointment did it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21

Gilbert and Sullivan's popular opera.
THE Mikado." will be given at the Lafay-
cite Theater next Friday evening, June -.
The opera will be staged and directed by
Mr.. Thomas Evans Green, late of the Saw
age Opera Company. with the newest and
latest costumes and scenery. The chorus
of fifty, composed of young. trained voices.
will be feature Of the performance. This
will be the only performance of summer
opera this season. Popular summer opera
prices will prevail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21

The United States Marine Band, Walter
F. Smith, acting leader. will give the fol-
lowing program at the Capitol this evening.
beginning at o'clock:
l. March-'Flag of Victory" 800. Won Blon
2. Observation-Disclosures . Wagner
q. Fantasia-"The Pearl Fishers" Bizet
T. Clarinet Solo-"Fourth Air varie,"
Bender
(Musician, Jacques Louis Vanpoucke)
). Musical Comedy-"The Musicians
strike .-.:........-.......... Fa hrbach
U. lntermezZo-"Bal d Enfants'' Jaxone
T. Excerpts from The Bohemian Girl"
Bale
8. National air-.The Star Spangled
Banner ................. Kew
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
Artery Several

Charles H. Donohoe, twenty-five years old
living at 627 Maryland avenue southwest,
was treated at the Emergency Hospital yes.
terday afternoon for severe injury to his
wrist. received by the bursting OF a bottle
while he was working in Hermann's bottline
establishment, at 10th and streets south
east. An artery was cut and the victim lost
considerable blood. The surgeons stopped
the flow Of blood. bandaged the injury and
sent the young man home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
Nothing Like Homemade Bread

and no other homemade bread can equal
hoimes genuine homemade Milk Bread,
either in deliciousness or nutritiousneSs IN
making Milk Bread the finest ingredients
are mixed with fresh milk instead of water,
DC. a loaf, delivered direct from oven tn
taoie. Holmes Bakery, LIST & E SITS. Phones
E. 144O and 1441 =,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21

William Thornton, twenty-five years old.
was taken to the Emergency Hospital from
his home. 2,30 F street northwest, last
night and treated for an injury TO his head
The injury, the police report, was inflicted
with piece of glass thrown by member
of the wounded mans family. His inJury
was not serious, and he was able to return
home in short time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21

Walter Skinner twenty years Old living
AT 313 II street southwest, suffered an at
tack of cramps this morning about 30
clock, and his condition was 50 serious
that he was removed to the Emergency
Hospital He recovered and was aba 10
return home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
Laborer Injured.

Joseph Memmo, an Italian laborer, caught
his right leg between two cars while work.
ing at the filtration plant this morning and
received severe injury to his ankle. The
injured man. who lives at 2327 9Th street
northwest. was taken to the Homeopathic
Hospital for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21

Edi'h Robinson, colored, twenty-five
Years old, whose home is at l19 Ist street
1e!l from street car at New York avenue
and 14tn street last night about 1880
ociock and cut her head. She refused hos
pllal treatment and went home unassisted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
Miscellaneous Wants.

There are many things OF interest In the
Sale Miscellaneous and Want Miscellaneous
columns OF The Star. The rate for adver-
Using under either OF these heads is one
cent word each time II the advertisement
is inserted three times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
$1,000 Niagara Falls Excursion,

Baltimore and Ohio r. r.
Special train Standard Coaches and Par
lor Cars from Washington am. June 30,
via Philadelphia and picturesque Lehigh
Valley. Tickets limited ten days. Stopovers
returning.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
Limited piyorce Granted

limited divorce has been granted by
Justice Anderson to Kate F. Willis from
Turner A. Willis. The defendant Is d.
rected by the decree to pay alimony to his
wife at the rate Of $25 per month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Columbia-"Betsy, SIS pm.
Kernan's-"Miner's Americans" s:15 pm
Chevy Chase Lake-Concert by United
States Marine Band, followed by dancing.
Outdoor performance, Merchant of Ven
tce. S:16 pm, Connecticut avenue and
Woodley lane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21

Beer in phenomenal demand. Nothing equals
it in righteousness and refreshing qualities.
The ideal dark beer. For case write, or
phone w. 436. AbnerDrury Brewing Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21

Arthur Murray, eighteen years old, was
thrown from his horse near 18th street
and Pennsylvania avenue northwest abou,
& o'clock yesterday afternoon and was
slightly injured. He was taken home by
friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
No Other Beverage comnares

with Nat. Cap Brewing Co.'S Munich
Beer In tonic value. Its wonderful health
sNLns properties are recognized by the best
physicians. Order a case for home usa .
doz, $12o, delivered. Write, or phone 222 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
New Potatoes. 2oc. PIX

15c bu-; 212 lbs. syrup Sc can; Morning
Glory oats, &C.; 4 lbs. best prunes 25c..
lbs. starch, 25c. ]. T. D. PyIes' stores.
including $40 La. ave. je21-.5t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21
Branch Office, Vt. Ave. and g.

Advertisements are received at The Stars
branch office. Kings drug store. corner Yer
mont avenue and / street at regular rrtes
Wants and rooms for rent 1 cent a word
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-21

The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company has made application to the Com
missioners to erect poles Walnut street
to furnish service to Mrs L. M. F'eldman