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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-30
Quarterly Conference Held.

The first quarterly conference of Metro
politan Wesley A. NJ f. Zion Church. en- d
street southwest, convened Wednesday
evening and was called to order by Rev. =.
A. Wallace. the pastor, at O'Clock. Fol-
lowing the devotional exercises DR.. Wallace
formally introduced Rev. DIR. NJ. l.. Bla-
lock Of Harrisburg, Pa, the new presiding
elder of the Washington district, who adj
dressed the conference and commended the
pastor on the large attendance. He spoke
Of his work over the district and the work
at York and Delta Pa, and Baltimore.
Nd, where he had held conferences, this
being the fourth since his appointment.
w. H. Washington was elected secretary
pro tenn, and the roll call ordered.
Next was the report of the trustees and the
poor and preacher steward. The trustees
report showed that the church debt had
been greatly reduced, and that the congre-
cation Is carrying an insurance the
edifice of S7.4O0 and on the parsonage
$1,000
The poor and preacher stewards report
showed S17.62 for charity during the quar-
ter and that the pastors salary had been
raised from 81 600 to 81, 100 The superin-
tendent of the Sunday school. VIM. H.
Washington. reported the school in good
condition. The number of pupils was given
at 200; teachers, II. and officers II; money
raised for Livingston College, the connec-
tional school, S130 26.
The elder highly complimented the church
upon all of the reports, and said he had
never heard better Dr. Wallace thanked
him and said: "All this showing is due
largely to the work of the members of the
church. and to them and not to me is the
credit most largely due"
The aggregate collection was S755 81.
The characters of the members of the
conference were then examined and passed.
James w. Thompson was, by reclamation
reelected poor and preacher steward for
another year.
Elder Blalock paid tribute to the MEM
ory of the late Rev. r. j. Daniels, his pred
ecessor. and spoke of his long and intimate
acquaintance with DR.. Daniels and OF his
great work for the cause of Christ in Zion.
Rev. Daniel Landin. a missionary was
introduced. and spoke of the work of the
conference, and invited all to attend a Sc
r1es of meetings now in progress at Brent
wood, Nd, for the season.
The conference extended fraternaI greet
ing to the new presiding elder and the
usual handshaking took place. AT II 30 DIR.
Blalock pronounced the benediction and the
first quarterly conference was over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-30
Protest to Be Voiced.

At conference of church people yester-
day evening 1t was decided to call a public
mass meeting to be held at Friendship Bap-
fist Church. LIST and H streets southwest,
Monday evening next, July 8, commencing
at 8 O'clock. to protest against the disturb
ance of religious worship at the gospel
tents at LIST and X streets southwest, alleged
to be caused by the operation of flying horses
within few feet of and between the two
tents The opposition Is most keenly felt
by the better element of the colored people,
and all Christian denominations are re-
Quested to cooperate with them in having
the disturbance discontinued. All ministers
are especially invited.
The following committee OF arrangements
was named: ]. c. Stone chairman; James
w. Poe. Rev. j. w. Terry, Edward White,
Rev. G. H. Strather. H. Franklin, A. J..
Nickens, Rev. =. @. Warwick, Nelson Keith.
II. w. Lewis and George Jackson. 1t was
ordered that notices be sent to all OF the
churches to be read Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-30
LABOR TROUBLE REVIVED.
Rival X. Of L. Factions Again Before
the Court.

Isaac D. Chamberlain secretary treasurer
OF the Knights of Labor, elected by the
Hayes faction of the order. yesterday asked
the District Supreme Court to restrain
Thomas H. Canning. the secretarytreasurer
elected by the Burns faction of the order.
from collecting any money due the order
and from receiving any mail matter adj
dressed to the Knights Of Labor. The court
Is also requested in Mr.. Chamberlain's Pc
tition to restrain Mr.. Canning from acting
or attempting to act as treasurer
of the order.
1t Is alleged that following the regular
custom of the order the secretary-treasurer
collects quarterly the taxes and dues from
subordinate assemblies. and 1t is stated that
Mr.. Canning has sent out blanks for the
returns from local assemblies Of the taxes
and dues owing for the current quarter.
The collection Of these moneys Mr.. Cham
berlain seeks to entoin, under the assump-
ton that he alone is authorized to act as
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of the knights OF
Labor.
Justice Stafford. on motion Of Attorney
Henry E. Davis counsel for the complain
ant, has issued a rule to show cause
against Mr.. Canning. returnable July next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-30
The New "Philipsborn" Building.

NJ. Philipsborn & Co. have announced
plans for che erection of fve-story build
ing on their present site, to be occupied ex-
clusIvely by them. they have purchased
the lease of Miss H. NJ. Shacklette, the
former occupant of the second floor. and
to the present three-story building will add
two new stories, and install the fast cleo
trio elevators of the newest type. Work
will begin within the next ten days, and
the new building will be ready by fall.
The PhAipsborn Company has a chain
of fifteen exclusive stores for the sale of
ladies' outergarments located in the prin-
cipal cities throughout the country. and the
new Washington store will be one of the
largest and handsomest of them all. The
Washington branch was started less than
than two and half years ago, nd Its sue
cess has been phenomenal beginning, with
one floor, the firm gradually expanded. first
annexing the third floor in its present build
ing and next adding one floor in each of the
two adjoining buildings to the south. After
rebuilding they will have seven floors, an
increase In space of over 600 per cent In
less than two and a half years.
Mr.. G.. Nordlinger, lifelong resident of
Washington, is a member of the firm of NJ.
Philipsborn & Co., and has charge of the
Washington and Baltimore branches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-30
ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED.
Cornelius Robinson Loses His Life in
the Potomac

Cornelius Robinson. colored. thIrty-eight
years old. lost his life in the river last
night about II o'clock after he had en-
5oyed days outing at Motley Hall. He
was the steward of Lanes Chapel and
lived with his wife and three children in
Schotfs alley. His wife was Frustrated
upon reception of the news of her hus-
bands death. Shortly after the River
Queen was made fast to the wharf last
night Robinson endeavored to make him.
self useful in assisting the excursionists
to land. He returned to the boat after
having gone upon the wharf, and was
walking along the guard rail outside the
safety rail when he accidentally slipped
and fell into the water.
An cutlery was made and efforts at res
cuing the man in the water quickly fol-
lowed. Some time after the accident oc-
Cured the body was recovered by the crew
of the police boat and placed in the morgue.
Coroner hewitt made an investigation
and decided that the affair was the result
Of an accident, and gave a certificate ac-
cordingly. Today the body was turned
over to an undertaken and prepared for
burial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-30
A Long Jail Senter ce.

John Baden was sentenced to 1854 days In
the District Jail in the Police Court yester-
day on two charges of assault He was ac-
oused Of assaulting Christian and Nellie
Nelson. The testimony in the case indi-
Gated that there was a big row at the
home of Nelson. caused by Baden and his
Irlends. The latter had been paid off and
they took the money and succeeded In get
ting filled with liquor. They ouarreled
with the saloonkeeper and insisted he owed
them money. melee followed, and Chris
uan Nelson, his wife and daughter were
hit several times, the husband quite serf-
oousiy hurt. Finally Mrs Nelson succeeded
In getting a revolver and holding the men
at pay until an officer was obtained
don't know thing about this I was
so drunk, was the statement of Baden on
the stand. He was held accountable for
his drunken acts to the tune of a year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-30
Babe His Congregation Farewell.

Friendship Baptist Church. 1st and II
streets southwest was crowded last night
with people of all religious faiths to hear
Rev. DIR. Alexander Willbanks, pastor,
preach his farewell sermon before leaving
Washington for the Baptist worlds con-
vention, to meet in London, England, on
July s, and to which he is a delegate. Mr..
Willbanks left the city this morning. His
text was: Finally, Brethren, Farewell" At
the conclusion of his sermon he administer
ed the Lords Supper to the audience. aided
bY attending ministers. He announced that
there would be great religious mass meet
ing at the church Monday night. A special
prayer will be offered for him and the safe
ty of the Red Star line steamer st. Paul. on
which he sails, before the meeting closes,
and the news will be sent him by cable to
London.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-30
FOURTH OF JULY PROGRAM.
D. A. r. Committee Nearly Ready to
Report Details

Mrs. Howard L. Hodgkins. vice regent
and acting state regent for the District OF
Columbia Daughters of the American Revo-
luton, Is arranging the program for the
4th of July celebration in Memorial Con-
tinental Hall as rapidly as possible. Mr..
Fred Owens will decorate the hall and
promises to outdo all previous efforts in
that direction. A joint committee of the
Sons Of the American Revolution and Sons
of the Revolution have rendered their serv-
Ices as ushers for the ceremonies, which
will be given at 1890 am. The Rev. ].
hewitt Steele, vicar of Old Trinity Church,
New York city, Is coming to Washington to
pronounce the benediction.
The general public has been invited by
the president general. Mrs. Donald Nc
Lean. to attend the exercises. and special
invitation is extended to all patriotic So
ceties and school children.
The Sons OF the American Revolution and
Sons of the Revolution are taking special In
terest in the celebration. Mr.. William
Hamilton Bayly. president of the District
of Columbia Society of the S. A. R., has
issued artistic notification to the com
patriots of the order of the coming cele-
bration of the d. A. r. 1t is printed in
blue on buff paper, the colors of the S. A. r.,
and embodies the letter of personal invi-
tation extended by Mrs Mclean. president
general of the ID. A r., and President
Bayly, then adds: 1T is hoped that you
and such members of your family and per-
sonal friends as can attend will accept this
invitation"
President Bayly further says: I'VE
should have as large a representation OF
our society possible present during the
exercises, not only a question of pleas
ure and duty. but as a compliment to the
president general of the national society,
d. A. r., and the organization of patriotic
daughters which she so ably represents"
The S. A. r. are ordered to meet at the
Corcoran Gallery of Art and proceed in a
body to the hall at 1915 am.
The Sons of the Revolution, DR.. Marcus
Benjamin, secretary. has issued an earnest
invitation to that organization to be fully
represented at the celebration.
1t has not been made public who the ora
tor of the day will be, but it is said that
the speaker is to be some one who can
snatch inspiration from the proud bird of
freedom and set all the flags In the hall
afutter. The president general Mrs. Dom
aid Mclean, will also speak
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-30
OUTDOOR SMOKER.
st. Anthony's Club Has an Enjoyable
Time,

st. Anthony's Club gave an enjoyable
smoker at the residence Of Capt. Banner. in
Brookland. last night. There were between
fifty and sixty present, and seats were ar
ranged on the lawn. which presented an at
tractive sight. decorated with flags and Chi
nese lanterns. The exercises were held on
the porch Of the house. SO that all could see
and hear perfectly.
splndid program had been prepared and
nearly every number was encored. Ad-
dresses were made by Capt. Banner
Fathers Southgate and Mark, Prof ]. r.
Monaghan and w. c. Sullivan, president of
the Ozonam League. Songs were sung by
Messrs. Barnholt, Maxwell, Burns assisted
by Bergen. Dougherty, Maxwell and Myers,
and Mrs. Dougherty. There We're recita-
lions by Messrs. O'Brien, Pellen and Frank
McHugh, and instrumental selections on the
piano by Mr.. Fuller and on the violin by
Mr.. Martin McHugh. The addresses were
more than ordinarily interesting and the
vocal and instrumental selections were of a
high character. Refreshments were served
and 1t was conceded by all that this was the
most successful event in the history of the
club, which now takes a recess for the sum-
mer. to reassemble in the fall. St. An
thongs Club Is now in a prosperous condi-
ton and is affiliated with the Ozonam
League.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-30
Business Mems Association.

At a recent meeting of the Business
Mems Association the following new mem
bers were elected: D. II. Morse, William
+. McReynolds. Charles G.. Stott, John
Fitzmorris, George Hughes. ]. A. Burkart,
Theo G.. Stoner and Melbourne NJ. Lewis
A resolution was adopted. setting forth
that the association rs In sympathy with
the various citizens associations in their
objection to the narrowing of the streets
of East Washington, and we object to the
action of the Commissioners IN so doing,
believing that the width of the streets of
the old city and those beyond In the new
subdivisions, should be of full width. as
originally designed"
The committee to whom the question of
the early closing of the government de-
partments was referred reported progress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-30
TESTING OF THE PUMpa
FireAghter Soon to Be Ready for serv
ice-Her Crew.

The pumps and fire-fighting apparatus OF
the new freboat are being tested almost
daily in order that the boat may be brought
up to the standard required and turned
over to the District fire department. While
the pier for the fire-fghter Is building the
boat is berthed at the wharf of the new
ferry company, but 1t is expected she will
be able to go to her own berth in about two
weeks.
The crew which will have charge OF the
navigation of the steamer will go aboard
and begin duty tomorrow. They are ali
experienced men and the best results may
be expected from them
Capt William kaufman leaves the steam
er River Queen to take a pilots berth on
the fire craft and Capt. Jim Raleigh has
had long experience on the steamers plying
between this city and Baltimore. In the
engine room Chief Engineer VIII Reed
comes from the Randall line He has had
long experience as chief of the steamer
Wakefield and other river steamers, and
will doubtless give a good account OF him.
self. Mr.. Milton Davis. the other engineer,
has also had experience as a marine en-
gineer, but of late years he has had charge
of the enginee room of one of the large
office buildings In this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-30
Held for Action of Grand jury.

Charles w. Watson was arraigned in the
Police Court before Judge Scott this morn
ing on charge Of assault with danger
GUS weapon on Edward Olden of 1144 18th
street northwest. At the close Of the testi-
mony given by the man assaulted and by
the officer who made the arrest Judge Scott
held the defendant for the grand jury. At
the suggestion of Assistant District Attor-
ney Given bond was fixed at 81, 500. In de-
fault of the bond Watson was committed
to the District jail. It is not likely that the
case will be placed before the grand jury
before next fall.
When Clerk Potts read the warrant Wat
son replied, in loud and rather spirited
voice:
GUILTY.
Olden told that he was the father-in-law
of the defendant. They were together with
his daughter when an alteration arose be-
tween the men. They had some angry
words, and Watson asked Olden to come
outside to settle the difficulty. Olden did
not go, but later, because his daughter was
afraid of her husband. he went out with
her Watson came up to them, and, pull
ing out revolver, pulled the trigger. 1t
failed to go off, but he fired twice later
Neither shot took effect, and Olden ran into
q house.
An officer came up soon and found Wat
son with the smoking revolver in his hand
and placed him under arrest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-30
Embryo Seamen Under instructions.

The United States naval yachts Hornet
and Syren, the training ships for lands
men on Chesapeake bay. came up the river
yesterday, arriving at the navy yard be-
fore any one knew they were coming The
yachts have aboard, it Is stated, a new
class Of young men, who have recently
Joined the navy, and who are being taught
the rudimcnts of a sailors duties.
The recruits come from the south mainly
and many of them had never seen steam
vessel before they went aboard the yachts
As soon as they can be of service aboard
snip, they will be drafted onto the larger
ships of the navy. where their nautical
education will be completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-30
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamer for Fort
Monroe Norfolk and all points south.
Trains leave District line station for Ches-
apeake Beach at 9:25 and IL am. 2:30. $50.
T;45 and Gas pm.
Steamer for GIymont and intermediate
landings at am.
For Mount Vernon. steamer Charles Mac
alester, 10 am. and 2:30 pm.
Steamer Pocahontas for Colonial Beach.
5:45 pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall. 10 am. 2:30 and $50 pm
Steamer Arrowsmith for River view III
m. 2:15 and Gas pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Coloniai
Beach at am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-30
Engineers Band at Franklin Park

Ihe United States Engineer Band. Julius
hamper chief musician, will give the fol-
lowing concert program at Franklin Park
this evening. beginning at 7:30 o'clock:
March. Soldiers Blood" RIon
Overture, Poet and Peasant S1ppe
Cornet duet. Short and Sweet Short
By Principal Musician Wintermyer
and Musician Hess
Waltz blue Danube . Strauss
oeieclion, Faust .................Go unod
Excerpts from Woodland" .Luders
American PATROL . Meacham
Medley, blue Beii". ....... Cha ttowav
Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-30
ADMISSION BY PERMIT.
New Order for Patients at Freedmen's
Hospital.

clause In the las District bill placed
freedmen's Hospital under the control Of
the Interior Department which made 1t
oNernment institution. There was total
OF s25,5oo appropriated for the care of indi-
gent patients. and provision was made
whereby the District was to contract with
Freedmen's Hospital for the care of its pa
tients at SO much per capita.
On July the hospital authorities will in
sist upon a permit from the board of char
tiles in all cases save emergency ones
which desire INDECENT treatment This, of
course, will not apply to such cases from
other jurisdictions, which will be treated
as heretofore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-30
FATALLY INJURED.
Wallace Burch Dies in Hospital From,
Effects Of Fall.

From injuries sustained from falling from
q scanold upon which he was working.
Wallace Burch Of 1926 N street northwest,
died last evening at the Emergency Hos
pitai. It was thought that he would re-
cover until within an hour of his death,
when internal hernorrhages set In, resulting
in his death, as stated.
Burch was repairing a coal bin at his
home on Wednesday afternoon and was
standing on a scaffold, when he lost his
balance and fell backwards. striking on his
abdomen against a beam. He was given
treatment at his home Immediately after
the accident and later in the evening was
removed to the Emergency Hospital. His
Improvement there yesterday was marked.
but at o'clock the fatal symptoms devel-
oped
Mr.. Burch. who was sixtY-one years old,
is survived by his wife. He had no children.
He was an uncle of Police Surgeon w. T.
Burch. The arrangements for the funeral
have not yet been completed but 1t will be
held tomorrow afternoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-30
WaShingtoniani in CUSTODY in New Yor

Capt. Boardman received message from
New York last night informing him of the
arrest in that city of William ]. Clarity, a
butcher. whose home is at 1885 Prospect
street. Georgetown. The charge against
him is insanity. IT was stated in the mes
sage, and arrangements had been made for
him to have hearing today. Clarity was
formerly in business near the Center mar
ket. 1t is stated. but retired from business
several years ago. He was arrested three
days ago by a policeman, who found him
crawling about one of the docks When
questioned by the policeman he said he was
locking for his wife His absence from
this city had not been reported to the po-
lice and his relatives were surprised when
they learned of his arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-30
APPEAL TO CONGRESS-
Educational Facilities to Be Extended
to Naval Reservations

In furtherance of a movement begun by It
two months ago. the executive council OF
the Public and Federal Education Associa-
ton of this city has requested the National
Educational Association. which meets at
Asbury Park N. j.. next week. to use Its
influence toward securing legislation for
public schools on all United States naval
reservations. The effort had its Inception
thirty years ago. and in his last annual
message to Congress President Roosevelt
called attention to the lack of school facil-
tiles on these reservations and urged legis-
lation looking to the establishment upon
them of public schools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-30

Clarence Williams, colored. pleaded guilty
TO a charge Of riding his bicycle at an I'M
lawful rate Of speed yesterday on Rhode
Island avenue. Williams and friend were
engaging in a speed contest on their wheels,
when they were seen by officer McQuade
OF the second precinct station. The officer
followed on his wheel and at one time
made over twenty-five miles an hour. After
a chase of several blocks the officer over
hauled the rider and Williams was arrest
ed. Judge Kimball imposed a sentence of
SO or sixty days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-30

The extreme sentence Of a year less a day
was the penalty imposed on William John
son. alias Buddie Johnson. colored, in the
Police Court yesterday. johnson was first
charged with housebreaking. but that war
rant was nolle pressed by the assistant Dis
trict attorney ana a new warrant charging
MN with petit larceny was filed against
him. He was arraigned on that Informal
ton this morning. He was charged with
taking watch from Lee Hing, China
man As the defendant pleaded guilty, lit
tie OF the testimony was heard by the
Judge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-30
Required to Give Bond.

new offender who was obtaining
money In an old way. was arrested yester-
day by Precinct Detective Estes Of the
tenth precinct station IN the person of Ed
ward Jones. Jones was arraigned in the
Police Court yesterday on a charge of en-
bezzlement. He pleaded not guilty TO the
charge, but at the close Of the hearing he
was held to await the action OF the grand
jury. Bond was fixed at 500. in default Of
which the defendant was committed to Jail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-30
Feature of Salvation Army Service.

The special feature of the Salvation Army
tent service tonight will be gospel talk
by DIR. Hamlin OF the Presbyterian Church
OF the Covenant. Special music will BIO
arranged, At last nights service deep in
terest was manifested. Tomorrow night
the members OF the musical brigade will
give a choice program of vocal and instru-
mental selections. There will be a monster
salvation service held Sunday night.