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The Imperial press., 1905-01-21
Bought ChamberIain's Cough Remedy
 and Sent it to Friends

Mir. F. w. J. Fletcher, druggist in Victoria, Australia, says: "A customer of mine was so pleased with Chamber lain's Cough Remedy, which she had used for her children when suffering from colds and croup, that during fortnight's time she obtained at my shop, nine bottles which she sent to her friends in different parts of the state, telling them how much good it had done and advising them to give it a trial"
 For sale by Imperial Drug Co. Dr. P. S. Anderson Propr. Phone 78.
The Imperial press., 1905-01-21
Melons and Cantaoupes for the Valley

Brawley is going after cantaloupes and melons next season in systematic manner The Imperial Valley News says: "The Brawley Cantaloupe Grow CTS and Produce Association has been organized with eighteen members to handle the melons, and 25O acres have been pledged for their growth. The Brawlrv Farmer and Experimental com pany will grow 100 acres of this amount. Floren GrOshtn also intends planting 200 acres for himself, making total of 45O acres in Brawley and vicinity that will be devoted to cantaoupes. Nego- tiations are pending with eastern pro- duce dealers to handle the crop.
 Organization of the association has been effected by electing as directors Messrs. Hovley, Stanley, Malan, Dunn and Kelley. The following officers were elected: President, Peter H. Hovley; vice president, Wm. Kelley; secretary F. H. Stanley; treasurer, w. T. Dunn. These officers also form the expert mental company.
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The Imperial press., 1905-01-21

c. Oxford of Holtville, was seen on our streets Wednesday. He intends to plant garden next summer.
Evening star., 1905-11-11
EXCURSIONS.

:. Strangers in the city never fail TO visit
Mount Vernon. the home and tomb of
Washington. A quick and historic route Is
via the large steel steamer Charles Mac
alester, which is heated throughout by
steam and leaves 7th street wharf daily,
except Sunday. at 10 am. and 1:45 p.m.;
returning, due to arrive at Washington at
f:40 and 5:l5 PM The steamer passes in
plain view of the United States monitor
Puritan, statue of Frederick the Great.
Alexandria, Fort Foote and the modern
fortifications Of Forts Washington and
Hunt. Only those who have made the trip
by this route can appreciate the perfect
accommodations and service. There is an
elegant cafe on the boat
The superior appointments of the Norfolk
and Washington Steamboat Coinpanys S
vessels, the convenient schedule and Their
speed make them the favorite means OF
transportation to Norfolk, Old Point Com
fort and neighboring places The Virginia
tidewater district is always attractive.
Much of the countrys history was made
in this region, and at this season there Is
splendid hunting. The Chamberlfn, Fort
Monroe maintains a large and well-stocked
game preserve for the exclusive use of Its
guests. The Norfolk and Washington
boats sail daily at $3.50 pm, landing pas
seEgers at the above points early the fol-
Lowing morning. Connections are made at
Norfolk with trains for the southern re-
scrts and also with steamers for New YORK
and Boston. Offices are located at 1th
street wharf, and at 70o 14th st.
Evening star., 1905-11-11

Information has been recaived from
Buena Vista, Va, of the arrival there or
Percy Agnor, the youth who disappeared
from the home of James II. Chrissy. his
brother-n-law near Anaeostia road and
Pennsylvania avenue extended, Friday last.
The young man has brother at Buena
Vista and It was to him that he directed
his steps after leaving Anacostfa.
1t is learned that the officials of the city
post office are deslrous of ascertaining just
how justitiable is the demand by local citi-
zens for a collection of mail from the
boxes along Monroe street. Anacostia, after
10 clock pm. The superintendent of the
Anacostia free delivery station, Mr.. George
F. Pyles. has been assigned to investigate
1t is understood If the mail is sufficiently
bulky the authorities of the city office will
have one of the carriers from 11th street
southeast visit Anacostia late a night for
the purpose of making collection.
Mr.. Edwin w. Dickel of the Anacostia
free delivery station has gone to Cleveland.
Ohio, to spend his vacation
Anacostians, particularly members of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, are interest
ed in. the approaching marriage of Miss
Ruth McLaurin and Mr.. Paul Pardue. both
now of Baltimore Md, which will occur
the I'D instant. Miss McLaurin is the
daughter of Rev. James McLaurin. who
preceded Rev. Charles o. Isaac as the
pastor of the Anacostia Methodist Epis
copal Church, and her girlhood days were
spent in this suburb.
A series of revival meetings has been
commenced this week at the Anacostia
Methodist 81. Episcopal Church, corner OF
Jackson and Pierce streets.
Miss Ethel Norton was given a surprise
party Wednesday evening by her parents
at her home, 800 Jackson street, Anacostia.
in honor of the sixteenth anniversary of
her birthday. A large number of close
friends gathered and made the evening
merry with games. songs and recitations.
The parlors were decorated with hothouse
flowers and plants. Refreshments were
served and Prof. Fletchers orchestra play
ed a number of airs during the evening.
Miss Norton received many birthday re-
membranes. Some Of those present were
Mr. and Mrs Norton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fletcher. Mr.. Fred Fletcher. Mr. Alexander
b. Garden. Masters Howard, Elmer and
Maurice Norton, Mr.. and Mrs. Alcorn, Mrs.
Bowling, Mr.. MacNally. Mr.. and Mrs.
kennard, Mr.. and Mrs. Hutton. Misses
Mamie Simpson, Katie and Dora Bier
Susie Love, Carrie Sonneman. Estella Tai
iaferro. Agnes Gladnon, Annie and Nellie
Bowling. Nellie Goldsmith and Messrs.
Willis Harlan. Harry Myers. Tolar. Gar
net, Allen, Frank Fortesque and James w.
Quinn
Evening star., 1905-11-11
Local Lodge Meetings.

Eastern Lodge No. 7, l. o. o. F. held q
very enjoyable entertainment Thursday
night. THE Players" of this city gave an
evening of polite vaudeville A large and
enthusiastic audience was present. The
program opened with some plano selections.
after which Gustav Milburn gave twenty
minutes of mystery which delighted the
audience. "A Game of Cards was pre-
sented by H. H. Clark. c. w. Shaver, w
E. Lawson and Miss May Taylor Little
Miss Elwood was compelled to respond 10
couple of encores because Of clever sing
ing and dancing. She was followed by
Miss Mary Buford Smith, elocutionist, who
gave a recitation of "The Liberty Bell"
Herbert D. Lawson sang a couple of songs
which were well received. The program
concluded with a clever sketch entitled "A
Kiss in the Dark" the characters being
taken by H. H. Clark and w E Lawson
and Misses Grace w. Norman, May Taylor
and Ethel Davis. The entertainment was
given to raise funds for the degree team
of the lodge
Excelsior Lodge. No. 81, International Or
der of Good Templars met at 9O2 Pennsyl-
vania avenue northwest Wednesday even
Ing, and was visited by Grand Templar l.
l.. Corby, Chief Templar Nichol and sew
eral other members of Perseverance Lodge,
No 2 The meeting was opened and con-
Quoted by Oscar F. Lewis, chief templar.
The initiatory degree was conferred on
Miss NJ. Maloy, Mrs. ]. Freeman and L. c.
Elliott. social session was held. after
which the officers were inducted into their
respective position and representatives and
alternates to the grand lodge were elected.
E. s. Huyett and o. F. Lewis were elected
representatives, and Mrs. V. r. Freeman
and Miss c. w. Reid alternates A spe-
cial feature was the presentation to the
lodge by the grand templar Of Bible and
gavel and their acceptance with a vote
of thanks. Mrs. Emma E. s. Corby en-
tertained with plano solos, Mrs. o. F.
lewis, superintendent of juvenile temples.
Judge Nlchol and Prof Joyce and an ad-
dress and song were given by Mr.. Corby.
Salem Lodge. No. %, /. o. o. F., held
meeting in its hall at the Masonic Temple
in Anacostia last Thursday night. The
initiatory degree will be conferred next
Thursday night
Evening star., 1905-11-11
Debate on Municipal Ownership.

At the regular weekly meeting of the CO.
iumbian Debating Society of the George
Washington University held last evening in
Jurisprudence and diplomacy hall munich
pal ownership was given black eye when
the judges for the evening decided that the
speakers for the negative won out in their
debate The question under discussion was
municipal ownership of water works, light
Ing and street railway systems and the like
In large cities. The affirmative was sup
ported by Messrs Muhleman. Swingle and
Hughey. and Messrs. Twyeffort, Shepherd
and Dunntng represented the negative.
First and second honors were awarded to
Messrs. Muhleman and ID. A. Dunning re-
spectively and honorable mention was made
OF Mr.. A. H. Hughey. A number of routine
matters were disposed of at the close of the
debate.
Evening star., 1905-11-11
TO OPEN SPEEDWAY.
December Month Determined Upon as
Date for Inauguration.

meeting of the speedway committee of
che Road Drivers ard Riders Association
was held last night at the residence of j..
May Morrison. 1899 Cincinnati street north
west. Saturday. December Q. was determined
upon as the date for the opening Of the
speedway and committee was appointed
to draft program for the occasion. The
members of the committee are: Messrs.
Morrison, Gheen, Taylor, Brooks and Gale.
essrs Edward Droop and E. E. Taylor. jr
were the signers to letter urging the ap
pointment Of Mr.. w. W. Hutchinson su-
perintendent and official starter Of the
speedway. Action upon this recommends
ton, however, was deferred until a future
meeting. Nineteen applications for mem
bership in the Road Drivers and Riders
Association were presented and will be act
ed upon at meeting to be held al the Met
ropolitan Hotel next Friday evening.
Messrs. Morrison. Brown and Taylor were
appointed committee upon revision of the
bylaws. The committee will submit a re-
port to the executive committee at its
meeting next Monday Those who attended
the meeting were: ]. May Morrison, Charles
McDermott, E. E. Taylor, jr., John o..
Gheen. Francis Fl. Javens. Prof. j. N. Gale.
Percy NJ Brown, Robert Brooks and Charles
White. jr.
Evening star., 1905-11-11
On the River Front.

The tug Camilla, while coming out of
Mattawoman creek Thursday last dam
aged her rudder so that she had 10 be
hauled out on the marine railway at Alex
andria to have repairs made. While on
the railway some minor repairs to the hull
Of the tug will be made.
Arrived: Steam barge Dennis Simmons.
lumber and shingles, from Newbern. N. c..
for Alexandria and this city; schooner r.
Mason, wood, from the lower river.
schooner Isaac Solomon and barge Daniel.
cord wood from river points: schooner
Father and Son, lumber and cedar posts.
from Aqua creek; schooners T. Bailey
Brown, Winnie Windsor and Mary and Re-
becca, oysters, from Potomac beds; barges
Laura Groves, hard COAL from PhiladeI-
phia.
Sailed: Schooner John p Robinson for
Upper Machodoc creek to load for this
port; barge Bailey, light for Fredericks-
burg Qn tow of tug Dixie).
The schooHers Samuel Wood and Clara
Leonard, with wood from Nomini for this
Sth instant; schooner Farmers Friend has
been chartered to load lumber on the Coan
river for this city; schooner Sidonia Curley
sailed from Elkton, Nd, 9th for the Rap
pahanneck river to load lumber for this
port.
A large pile driving machine Is employed
in lengthening the new ferry slip at the
Washington end of the route In order to
make better berth for the steamer Wood
bury. The slip at Alexandria is also to
be made heavier.
Capt. e. s. Randall. manager of the Ran
dali line, has gone to Chapel Point Md,
for a short stay.
Evening star., 1905-11-11
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Coal-Laden Barges in Port.

The big barge Robert Grier hailing from
Philadelphia, was brought into port yester-
day by the tug Dixie, and was berthed
at the wharf of the Washington barracks,
on the harbor side of the park. to dis
charge a cargo of about 500 tons of hard
coal from Philadelphia. The Grier is a new
vessel and has been overheard but few
weeks. SaC is 1SJ feet long, and will carry
800 tons of cargo. and is a fine specimen
of the shipbuilders' art on her type OF ves-
sci. The barge is commanded by Capt.
"A Johnson. who Is also her managing own
er. She will make frequent trips to this
city with full cargoes of coal from Phila-
delphia.
The barges Delaware. also a stranger
here, and George Il. Roberts, laden with
coal for the Georgetown dealers were also
In the tow with the GrieT on her trip down
Chesapeake bay to this city. The three
barges have nearly 2.3O0 tons OF hard coal
aboard The barge Laura Groves, with
about 200 tons OF coal aboard. arrived here
yesterday.
Evening star., 1905-11-11
IN FINAL RESTING PLACE.
Body Of Late DR.. L. C. Loomis Inter.
red at Glenwood Cemetery,

The body of the late DIR. l.. G. Loomis was
removed to its last resting place in Glen
wood cemetery today. At the time of DR..
LOOMS death the remains were placed in
receiving vault At o'clock last Sunday
afternoon the members of the family and
the many friends of the late Dr. Lafayette
Charles Loomfs gathered at All Souls
Unitarian Church for a memorial service.
The church was decorated with palms and
chrysanthemums. Rev: L. G. B.. Pierce.
pastor Of All Souls, presided, and was as
sisted by Rev. George P Wilson of the
Assemby's Presbyterian Church and DIR.
Charles w. Needham. president of George
Washington University. Mr.. Pierce read,
as a Scripture lesson, the death of Moses,
and paid high tribute to the memory of the
good man" recently gone on before. He
was followed by DR.. Wilson. who spoke of
Dr. LoomiS from the standpoint of friend
who had known him only in his latest years.
He mentioned particularly his intellectual
Vigor and his keen interest in current
events, his warm sympathies and his adap-
liability to friends of all ages and condi-
tions, showing his many-sided nature
DR.. Needham alluded, at greater length,
to the long. varied and notable career of
DR.. Loomis as student teacher and author,
as well as benefactor to the cause of edu
cation. This last would be shown later, he
sad by his bequest to George Washington
University, providing for lecture courses
on good citizenship. higher culture and
kindred subjects. and the gratuitous distri-
button to students of his book, Myself,
Duty and Destiny" AS most fitting close
to the service, Mr.. Pierce read a poem re-
Gently written by DR.. Loomis, entitled
when Cross the Great Divide"
Evening star., 1905-11-11
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

-Academy-Charles T. Aldrich in Secret
Service SAM" S:15 pm.
Belasco-"The Darling of the Gods"
pm.
Chase's-Herrmann the Great and polite
vaudeville. sis pm.
Columbia-Digby Bell in The Education
of Mr.. Pipp," S:15 pm.
Kernan's-The Colonial Bellies, S:15 pm
National-N. g. Goodwin in 'Wolfville,
S:15 pm.
Grand Fall Festival by st. Josephs Chnrch
east.
Evening star., 1905-11-11
Thanksgiving Distribution to the Poor

largely attended meeting of the workers
and friends of the Central Union Mission was
held last Tuesday afternoon in the mission
board room to take preliminary steps In
preparation for the customary Thanksgiv-
ing distribution to the poor. q 1t is the pur-
pose of the mission to send Oh several hum
dred baskets the day before Thanksgiving
to needy and worthy families and to give
dinner to other hundreds Thanksgiving day
Baskets will be sent only to such families
as are vouched for by the Associated Chari-
ties, pastors of churches organiza tions such
as army post, relief corps, etc, or after
investigation by persons known to the COM
mittee In charge of distribution
Evening star., 1905-11-11
Derelict Hulk to Be Destroyed.

The United States army engineer authori-
ties, who have taken charge OF the old
barge Great Wardrobe, the story of whose
wanderings about the river was told In
The Star a day or two ago, have deter
mined that she shall not again go adrift to
the danget of shipping on the Potomac.
They have towed her into Little river,
above the new Highway bridge, and have
cut hole In her side to make her sink.
During the coming week a charge of dyna-
mite Is to be exploded In the hull Of the
barge in order to disrupt her sides and
hasten the progress of destruction This
will De the last Of the old Wardrobe
Evening star., 1905-11-11
Death of Charles M Shinlev

Charles NJ. Shipley, fifty years old, who
lived at 46s Pennsylvania avenue north
west, was taken suddenly i'll at his home
yesterday afternoon abedt 800 o'clock
An ambulance was summoned and the
driver was directed to take the sick man
to the Washington ASYLUM Hospital The
patient died befose the hospital was reach
ed and his body was taken to the morgue
Coroner hewitt found that his death was
due TO an attack OF heart disease and
gave the necessary certificate
Evening star., 1905-11-11
Readings and Music for Blind.

The following Is the program for volun-
teer readings and music in the reading
room for the blind at the Library of Con-
gress, 2:30 to $3.50 pm:
Tuesday, November IA, Mrs. Andrew
Stewart, reader: Thursday November 49,
Mrs. Oscar Gareissen song recital: Sat-
urday, November IS. Mr.. E. B. Latham
lecture.
The door to the reading room will be
closed promptly at 2:30 pm. and will be
opened thereafter only between the num-
bers on the program
Evening star., 1905-11-11
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe. Norfolk and all points south
every day in the year at 6:3O pm.
Electric trains from 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly,
10 m. TO 3 pm, Arlington and Alexandra
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge for
Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church
half hourly.
Steamer leaves 32d and Canal for Great
Falls at y a m. Cabin John at II am.
Evening star., 1905-11-11
TORTURED BY ECZEMA
Body Mass of Sores, Could
Not Sleep, Spent Hum
dreds of Dollars ON
Doctors, But
Grew Worse.
CURED BY GUT TlGWRA FOR S8

"Cuticura saved the life of my mother, Mrs.
VIM. F. Davis of Stony Creek, Conn. Hers was
the worst eczema I She was hardly
able to eat sleep. Her head and body was
mass of sores, and she despaired Of recovery
Finally after spending hundreds Of dollars on doc
tors, growing all the time, living in misery
for years, with hair whitened from suffering and
body terribly disfgured, she was completely cured
by two cakes Of Cuticurg Soap, five boxes Of Cuti-
cura and three bottles of Cuticura Resolyent.-
Geo. c. Davis 161 W. Beth St. NY"
Evening star., 1905-11-11
Telephone Service on River.

Communication by telephone can now. IL
Is stated, be had with the lower river coun-
ties in Maryland. new phone hne having
been put in operation within the past week.
The line extends from Bushwood wharf,
on the Wicomico river in st. Mary's county.
Md, to a point on the Pope's Creek branch
Of the Pennsylvania railroad and thence
by the old line to this city.
Evening star., 1905-11-11

The fire department received a call from
box 169 yesterday afternoon because of a
blaze IN the rear of the mattress factory
of Linger Bros, 500 7th street north
west. Some cotton felt that is used In
mattresses caught fire and caused about
500 damage. The origin of the fire is not
Known.
Evening star., 1905-11-11
To Help Business Men and Women.

A group of local women who are plan
ming an organization to be known as the
Business Women's Reinforcement Club
met at the Valois apartment house last
night. The aim OF the proposed organiza-
ton is to furnish funds for worthy men
and women to engage in business. The
officers have not been elected
Evening star., 1905-11-11
Hurt by Fall From Trestle.

Marshall Smith, colored, twenty-one years
old. living at 132 D street northeast, fell
from a trestle while working for the
Brennan Construction Company at 1st and
B streets northeast yesterday afternoon
and received slight injuries about his
head and body. He was taken to the
Casually Hospital for treatment.
Evening star., 1905-11-11

Mr.. F. G. Walker edntor of the Colonial
Beach Progress. was Thursday last elect
ed mayor of Colonial Beach in a special
meeting Of the town council. to fll the
vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr.
George Mason, who was on Tuesday last
elected to represent Westmoreland county
in the Virginia house of delegates. Mr..
Walker is young and progressive man
and his selection mayor meets the ap-
proval of the Washington owners of sum-
mer homes at the beach
Evening star., 1905-11-11
The Most Particular People Enjoy
Red Glover Creamery Butter All grocers'
Advertisement.
Princeton Alumnus Meet

At meeting of the local Princeton Alum
nj Association held in the rooms of the
University Club last night announcement
was made that the Princeton Triangle
Club will give a performance in this city
next, May. The annual dinner of the as
ISOLATION will be given in January
Evening star., 1905-11-11
Blaze Started by Gasoline Explosion

The explosion Of an oil stove caused a
blaze In the house of Samuel Gassenheimer.
d22 pennsylvania avenue northwest about
b:30 o'clock yesterday The fire depart
ment went to the house In response to
an alarm turned in from box 49, and the
blaze was extinguished after about $50
damage had been caused.
Evening star., 1905-11-11
100 Varieties of eoc. Candies, 35c.

Lii. at Geo. b. Sheetz's, F and 10th.
Take home box Of your favorites this
evening. Many new specaltes, which you'll
find as delicious as the varieties you already
know Made fresh every day.
Evening star., 1905-11-11
Business Opportunities.

Many legitimate business transactions
have been made through advertisements
under heading of Business Opportunities In
the advertising columns of The Ster. The
rate is one cent word each day II the
notice is inserted three times or more.
Evening star., 1905-11-11

William Creamer, living near 1st and l.
streets northwest reported to Coroner
hewitt last night that his son William
sixteen months old, had died suddenly.
There had been no physician In attend
ance during the last illness of the child
and 1t was necessary that the coroner
should give death certificate. The death
of the child, the coroner found. was due to
natural causes and gave a certificate ac-
cordingly.
Evening star., 1905-11-11
Nansen Minister to Great Britain.

eablegram from Christiania last night
says: Fridtjof Nansen. the arctic explorer.
has been appointed Norwegian minister to
Great Britain. The municipal authorities
are discussing arrangements for the tri-
umphal entrance to the capital of King
Haakon VII prince Charles of Denmark)
Wilhelm Bjerkres, the Eoted mathematician,
left yesterday for New York, in response to
an invitation to lecture at Columbia Uni
versity. He viii also deliver a course of
lectures at Washington.
Evening star., 1905-11-11
LIB. SOC. Perfection for 3ac

lb. 40c. Tea, 33c. Butter. 25c. Eggs,
23c. Smoked Hams, 1o1kc. Snaps, 4hc.
Crackers, 7lac. Dust. Sc sardines. &c. 4
Sugar Corn. 25c Extra Sifted Peas 25c.
Z lbs. Buckwheat, 25c Mackerel, 25c.
s. of E. Flour, $3.50 bbl.; s1.40 n bbl. Sweet
Potatoes, 25c. pix. Onions, 25c. pix Legs
J. T. D. Pyles' Stores, including 94S La
ave. noS-4t
Evening star., 1905-11-11
Injured While at Play

James Carter. colored. five years old,
was treated at the Emergency Hospital yes
terday afternoon for cut over his right
eye. He received the injury by falling
upon the pavement while playing near his
home, 2301 Virginia avenue northwest
Evening star., 1905-11-11

Baltimore and Ohio r. r. every Saturday
and Sunday. All trains both ways. both
days. except Royal Limited. Hourly Serv-
Ice week kdayS-Adver tisement.
Evening star., 1905-11-11
Not a Question of Chance

when you list your property with Moore &,
Hill. IncorpOrated-it is practically a GER
tainty that II Will be handled. Fair dealing
and painstaking attention. Give them a trial
Evening star., 1905-11-11
That Satisfying Grateful Flavor

that is always a characteristic of "Old
Glory comes from the selected malt and
hops used in brewing this popular dark beer.
For case phone Abner-Drury Brewing Co.
Evening star., 1905-11-11
Hotel johnson Cafes.

Hish-grade Oysters and other sea-food di-
rect from the catchers.-
Club Breakfast. Noon Lunch and Table
d'Hote Dinner 1t