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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09

Mr.. E. e. Stacey, a teacher in the public
schools of this city. gave lecture Friday
evening at Eldbrooke NJ E. Church. Ten
leytown. before the Epworth League Chap
ter, of which Mr. Harry Freer is the liter
airy vice president. Mr.. Stacey had for his
subject "The Lewis and Clark Expedition"
a subject of especial interest just now. in
view of the exposition soon to be opened
in Portland, Ore, concentrating the one
hundredth anniversary of this expedition.
The lecture was especially appropriate.
as it was just one hundred years ago.
March z, 1904, that the expedition broke
camp at Fort Maudan. N. d. on their way
to the Pacific coast. The story of the ex-
petition was interesting, the lecturer cit
ing some of the scenes and important dis
coveries made along the route
Mr.. Stacey obtained copies Of the origi-
nal records of the equipment Of the expe-
dition for the Sioux City (Iowa) Academy
of Science and Letters. He is recognized
as an authority upon all the facts in COM
nection with this expedition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
Denies She Abandoned Child.

A colored female infant about one year
old was found seated back OF a garbage
can in rear of the house of w. T. Harris.
commissioner of education. 1860 Yale street
northwest, yesterday afternoon. 1t was
reported to the police that the child had
been abandoned. and 1t was placed with
q nurse In the employ of the board of chill
drens guardians. Precinct Detective Estes
OF the tenth precinct found the mother of
the infant later in the evening. She ad-
mitted that she had left 1t in the alley,
but denied that she had any idea of aban-
doning the little one.
The child had been cared for by a friend,
and the latter called at the house of Prof.
King, 1855 Yale street. late yesterday
afternoon. and found her mother, Emma
Queenan, who was employed there as a
domestic. Emma was taken to the sta
ton and questioned. She said her employer
did not know she had child, and that she
left 1t In the alley only for a short time.
When she had finished her work she went
where she had left II and was surprised
TO find 1t had been taken away. The po-
lice win make q further investigation OF
the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
RAILROADS AND STEAMBOATS,.
Why Should the Government Control
Only One Servicep

''Why is it, asked a veteran steamboat
captain of a Star reporter yesterday after
noon, that the United States has a very
paterna1 desire to take care of steamboats,
and see that their owners and masters do
nothing to imperil the lives of passengers,
while no such supervision is kept on rail-
roads?
II see by the report Of the interstate COM
merce commission that in the months of
October, November and December. 1904, the
railroads killed 951 persons and injured
14,97s. Now, 1 will venture to say that on
all the steamboats, under American registry
there were not a tenth Of that number
killed or injured during the past year. in
GLIDING the Slocum disaster. Yet the gov
eminent must make burdensome rules for
steamboat regulation
why Is 1t, I would like to know, that
the railroads that kill and injure such large
numbers OF persons each year are without
governmental control, while steamboats,, on
which accidents are very infrequent and
seldom attended with loss of life, are SO
controlled"
The Star reporter had to pass the query
on to one more wise than himself for an
answer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
HIS LIFE CRUSHED OUT
GEORGE OSCAR BURNS KILLED BY
RAILWAY ENGINE.
Was Assistant in the Pennsylvania
Yard at Benning-Result Of
an Accident.

George Oscar Burns. who was employed
as assistant yardmaster at the ~. u"
tower in the Benning yard, was struck by
engine $3.50 of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company yesterday afternoon about 4:30
o'clock and instantly killed. He was killed
while in the performance of his duty, and
his father was satisfied with certificate
Of accidental death being given by the cor
oner without the formality of holding an
inquest. His father Mr. Frank II. Burns,
is clerk in the War Department, and
lives at 223 Sth street southwest. He was
at Lees undertaking establishment, 332
Pennsylvania avenue, last night when the
remains of his son arrived there I'm charge
of the superintendent of the morgue. The
unfortunate young man vas thirty years
old and lived at the home of his parents.
He had been in the employ of the railroad
company about four years. He had been
advanced several times during the four
years, and would probably have received
another promotion in short time had
he not met with the fatal accident.
Ran in Front of Locomotive.
The young man was in the tower and
knew there was an engine approaching
from the city. Being in a hurry to cross
the tracks to book some cars he ran from
the tower and passed in front of one big
locomotive. He apparently did not count
upon the second engine being there and
ran directly in front of 1t. The engine was
making fast speed at the time, and Burns
was struck with such force that he was in
stantly killed, as stated His body was
dragged distance of fifty yards more
along the track and horribly mutilated.
Railroad employees gathered the remains
and had them In a car siding by the
time the wagon from the morgue reached
the scene. Burns gold watch was missing
nd oh wa q
for it along the line of the tracks, but with
out success.
Last night Undertaken Lee prepared the
body for burial, and 1t will be taken to the
home of the young mans parents this
morning. The arrangements for his
funeral have not yet been made, but it is
thought 1t will take place tomorrow after
noon. The Rev. B. F. Bittinger will Off
ciate, and the interment will be at Con-
gressional cemetery. The father Of the
young man has had four deaths in his FAM
lily during the past four years, and has a
host of friends to sympathize with him in
his present bereavement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
Robbery of Slot Machines.

Complaint was made to the po-
lice yesterday that two slot ma
chimes in front Of business places in
and robbed. The dealers were unable to
tell just what was taken from the machines
or give any idea of the identity of the per-
sons who committed the depredations Sew
eral times such thefts were committed by
crowds Of small boys who were permitted
to. run the streets at night.
In several instances 1t developed that
larger boys prompted the smaller ones to
rob the machines, and a dozen or more of
them have been arrested for committing
a series of such thefts. Many of them were
sent to prison and others turned over to
the board of children's guardians and cared
for by Agent Copp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09

The Army of the Tennessee Association
held a meeting recently at Grand Army
Hall, when speeches, stories and business
constituted the order Of the evening. The
exercises were participated in by some Of
the "old boys who 4u.lowed Sherman to
the sea and took part in many battles and
marches led by Grant, Logan. Mcpherson
Howard and others.
This association is composed of soldiers
without regard to rank, who served in the
army of the Tennessee, and is national in
character, having members in nearly all
the states. A nicely engraved certificate,
representing phases of the war of the re-
belion. Is sent to each member when join
ing. Fletcher White is the present presi-
dent. with B. W. Bonney. ga street
northeast, as secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
Misfortunes Befall Dredge Tugs

Misfortune continues to follow the tugs of
the Maryland Dredging Company which
are employed In towing mud dredged from
the bottom of the river by the big digging
machine Kennedy, three boats having been
disabled in the past two weeks. The last
accident happened to the tug Sarah, which
came here to take the place of one of the
other disabled boats. AS she was taking a
scow away from the machine yesterday a
rope became entangled in her propeller
wheel and put the tug out of commission.
She will have to be hauled out for repairs.
marine railway at Alexandria for repairs
TO her main shaft, injured day or two
ago. and a short time previous to the
accident to the Pickwick the tug George C.
Forbes broke her wheel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
MAKES RAPID SPEED
RAILWAY MANAGEMENT PUSH
ING NEW TRACK WORK.

Work on the new tracks Of the Washing
ton, Alexandria and Mount Vernon railway
on C and D streets in this city has been
pushed rapidly ahead All the rails are in
position, except the switches at the Inter-
section Of the 131a street track with that on
d street. This work will be done early
next week when the switches arrive, and
the track will then be all laid. The paving
work is also advancing very rapidly.
Within the next week the new station at
the intersection Of 18th and D streets and
Pennsylvania avenue will be ready for use.
Painters are now employed in putting the
finishing touches on the walls and ceilings,
which are of ornamental pressed metal
There will be one large room in the sta
ton, the separate waiting rooms for the
sexes being done away with. The new
waiting room has a tile floor and entrances
both on the avenue and on D street. 1t is
provided with toilets, and will be found a
great Improvement over the station, at 131a
street, now in use. 1t Is stated the new
motor cars recently ordered from the Brill
Company at Philadelphia will arrive here
about the latter part of next week. They
are slightly larger than the cars now in
use, seating fifty-two persons, and being
wider in the aiSeS.
The seats, as in most Of the cars now
in use, are covered with the sanitary cane
covering, and the heaters will be placed
along the sides of the car and not under
the seats. AS soon these cars can be
equipped with their motors they will be
power each will be used on each car.
The work of building the new track max
ing double track under the steam railway
bridge on the Potomac Park, is going ahead
rapidly, and within the next week or ten
days this track will be completed and in
use.
The double-tracking Of the road between
Alexandria and Lloyd's station is progress
ing slowly, owing to the frequent rains
making the ground soft and unfit for haul
ing. Within the next two weeks, however,
it is calculated this portion of the double
track should be completed AS fast as the
new track is completed it will be put in
use, and Manager Colvn is hurrying the
work as fast as it can be done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
Launch for Dredging COMPANY.

A large open lighter, built at Baltimore
for the Potomac Dredging Company of this
city was launched yesterday. ready for
service. The boat is 60 feet long, % feet
wide and 514 feet deep. and will be used to
transport sand and gravel from the dig
cling machine in Piscataway creek to this
city. Unlike other sand lighters now in
service on the river. the new lighter will
carry the material in her hold, and not on
deck, thus reducing the danger of cap
sizing. The new lighter will be brought to
this city at once. large sand and gravel
digging machine is to be built for the Po-
tomac company plant on the river, and will
be in service shortly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
CITY AND DISTRICT.

William c. Galloway, thirty-seven years
old employed as a carpenter at the mira
ton plant was injured about the head py
a hoard falling on him while at work yes
Nerday afternoon about $50 o'clock.
Friends took him to the Homeopathic Hos
pital where he was given surglcal treat
ment. HIS home is at Benning.
An overheated stove caused a blaze In
the house of Mrs. r. l.. Trainor, III Jeffer-
son street. Anacostia, yesterday, about
IL 80 o'clock. No. 10 engine company went
to the house in response to a local alarm,
and the blaze was eNtInguished before more
than $50 damages had been done
Eliza Cant. colored. twenty-five years old,
n resident of Geutheler's alley southeast,
was taken to the Casualty Hospital yester-
day afternoon and treated for several
wounds on her arms. The police were tod
that another Woman named Dora Cant had
inflicted the injuries with her teeth. She
was not in the alley when the police went
there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
Temperance Meeting at Fort Meyer

A temperance meeting was held Wed
nesday evening at Fort Myer. Miss Florence
Jet Of the Eastern Y being in charge of
the program. Mr.. B. ]. Howard of Waugh
M. E. Church gave a Bible reading, and
little Albert Seger a recitation. Mrs. Don
P. Blaine, general secretary of the Dis
trict Branch, made the address of the
evening on the topic, "Alcohol-Its Effect
Upon the Human System"
Miss Helen Welsh contributed piano solos,
and Private MCGOWAN gave two baritone
songs. Miss Della CLANCY contributed hu-
morous recitations and responded to an en-
core.
Mrs. L. F. Randolph. superintendent of
the Soldiers Christian Temperance Union,
spoke of temperance work in army posts,
and Chaplain Pierce made short address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09

William Lancaster was prisoner In the
United States branch Of the Police Court
yesterday, charged with attempting to COM
NIT a criminal assault upon Emma Wilkin-
son Of l4S Pierce street northwest. It
was alleged that Lancaster maltreated the
woman Friday afternoon, and that he
struck her on the face
When Miss Wilkinson appeared before
Judge Scott as the prosecuting witness
against her assailant, her face was swollen
and she showed other evidences of having
engaged in a struggle. The case was con-
unued until April r.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
LADIES OF THE MAccABEEs.
Organization Of Order and Installation
Of officers.

Fraternal Hive, Ladies Of the Modern
Maccabees, was organized Thursday even
ing, with the deputy great commander. Mrs.
Ada Latham. as installing officer. The Of
ficers elected and Installed were: Mrs. Anna
M. Jorgensen, lady commander; Mrs. Han
nah l., Smith, lieutenant commander; Mrs.
Georgia l. Meyers, record keeper; Miss May
Waggaman, finance keeper; Mrs. Ellen
Wall. chaplain; Mrs. Teresa J. McCardell,
mistress-at-arms: Mrs. Susie q. Oliver. ser
geant; Mrs. Annie M. Sparrow, sentinel;
Mrs Lydia NJ Jenkins. picket Great Conn
mander Mrs. Frances e. Burns, the record
ing secretary of the National Council OF
Women, will be In the city during the COM
Ing week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
Theft Reported.

Major Sylvester has received letter from
Robert F. Wynne. jr, son of Consul Gen.
eral Wynne complaining Of a theft COM
mitted at the family home, 915 Rhode Is
land avenue, during the absence Of the
family short time ago. Articles of wear
Ing apparel, jewelry and medals were taken.
Among the medals was one with Chinese
dragon engraved upon 1t and the captains
name and rank on the back of 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
auth,s CONNECTIONS Sold Here.

Those residents of Washington who are
fond of pure and delicious CONNECTIONS will
be interested in the statement that the Guth
chocolates and bonbons are now obtainable
here. It has been necessary heretofore for
lovers of these superior quality CONNECTIONS
to order by mail, and the establishment Of
the two Washington agencies will be appre-
ciated. The candies may be obtained at F
s. William & Company's, 9th and F streets.
or at the Christiani Drug Company, 4S4
Pennsylvania avenue and 7th and Pennsyl-
vania avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
Treated for Morphine Poisoning.

Mrs. Alice Barron, wife of Samuel D..
Barron of 307 o street southwest, was
treated at the Emergency Hospital last
night for morphine poisoning. Her hus-
band, who accompanied her to the hospital
IN the ambulance, said she had taken the
poison after a slight domestic misunder-
standing. He said the morphine was in the
house and that she had taken dose of 1t
several times to ease pain. The surgeons
applied the stomach pump as soon as the
hospital was reached, and 1t Is thought the
will recover
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
Held for Action of Grand Jury.

On a charge of entering the house of
Hilda Clifford of No. 1907 C street north
west and attempting to take therefrom sill
yer to the value of about $40, Judge Scott
yesterday held William Diggs of No. % De-
frees street northeast to await the action
of the grand jury. In default of bail for
800 the offender was returned to jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
Csc. Pkee. Rolled Oats, with Piece Of

china, lie. Morning Glory Oats. 5lac. pkge.
Rice, 3lkc. Potatoes. 45c. bu.. 12c. PIX. APP
Cider. tic. gal. Fig Bars, 8 lbs, 25c.
Raisins, INC. Catsup. TIC. Cracker Dust.
&c. Large cans Tomatoes. &c. Corn. &c.
Sifted Peas TIC. Salmon, TIC. Sardines.
Matches 1Oc doz. ]. T. d. Pyles stores.
including 948 La. ave. ap6-ot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
Case Referred to Grand Jury.

Charles r. Scott and Carl H. Schmitzer
OF Cleveland, Ohio, struck up an acquaint-
ance at Besslers Hotel Friday and took
a few drinks together, when Schmitzer fell
asleep. Scott is alleged to have taken ad-
vantage OF the drowsy condition of his
companion and to have stolen his purse
containing $40. This sum, the police say,
Scott spent. He was brought into Police
Court before Judge Scott yesterday and
held to await the action of the grand jury.
In default of $500 bail he was committed
TO Jail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
Coroner Gives Certificate.

Viola Green. colored, four months old,
died at the home of her parents, 623 l.
street northwest, yesterday, without having
been attended by physician. Coroner
hewitt viewed the body and gave a certifi-
cate of death from natural causes. The
parents were unable to bury the body, the
police were told. and the authorities were
asked to take charge of it for that purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
Workman Seriously Hurt.

While working on new building at Con-
necticut avenue and Goth street northwest
yesterday afternoon Randolph Stokes, col
ored. thirty-three years old. living at 1852
Church street northwest, fell from scat
fold at the third floor and received severe
injuries to his back and head. The tenth
precinct patrol wagon was summoned and
the injured man was removed to Garfield
Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
Haddad Bros. Closing Out.

Attention is called to the auction sale,
commencing Monday, April 10, at 3 pm,
of the entire stock of oriental rugs. draper
les, laces bric-a-brac, etc, of Haddad Bros,
1115 G. st. n.w prior to their return to Per
STA. Every article to be sold absolutely.
The sale will be conducted by Brown Il Toll
son, auctioneers, 1909 H st. See lad in
auction column.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
Good Reading for the Boys.

Cherry & Moran Company. clothiers and
matters, at S11 Pennsylvania avenue north
west, are giving to every purchaser OF goods
in the boys department to the amount OF
$500 or more card emitting him to six
months subscription to The American
Boy, one of the most popular youths maya.
zines of the country. This paper has over
10000 subscribers, and the subscription
price is 81 year. The boys department OF
this house has been enlarged and is one OF
the most up-to-date in the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
You'll Get Better Breadi

When you decide to try Holmes genuine
Homemade Milk Bread you can count
on getting the best. the cleanest. the most
nutritious bread that's made. Milk Bread
is made In the home way, of the purest
ingredients, mixed with fresh milk instead
of water. 1t is delivered fresh and clean
from oven to table at sc. loaf. Delicious
homemade Pies, all the favorite kinds,
oOc EACH HOLMES BAKERY, LIST and
e SITS. Phones E. 1440 and 1441. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
Household Furniture at Auction.

Two and 3-piece bed sets, toilet ware, Ia
bles, chiffoniers. new and used mating, IRON
and brass beds. kitchen utensils, garden i'm
pIements typewriter and stand, odd chairs'
rockers, etc, from storage and private resi-
dences. will be sold by Brown d Tolson'
auctioneers. 400 II st. NV, Tuesday liIh
instant 10 am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
Cleaning Concern Incorporated.

A certificate of Incorporation of the Rich
mond Compressed Air Cleaning Corpora
ton has been placed on record. The cap
ital stock of the concern is $1,000. Mr.. E.
Quincy Smith. Mr.. jackson II. RaIston. Mr..
John B. Sleman, Jr., Mr.. Lee D. Latimer
and Mr.. Charles B. Fitzwilson are the in
corporatorA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
Miscellaneous Sales.

Anything may be advertised in The Star
under For Sale Miscellaneous at one cent a
word each day II the notice Is inserted for
three days. Many sales are made by small
amounts invested in advertising
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
Virginia Hot Springs Through Cars.

Chesapeake and Ohio train leaving WASH
ington 2:3O pm. has through parlor car to
Virginia Hot Springs week days. Train
leaving 11:1O pm. has through compart-
ment sleeper week days.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
Headquarters for Antiques.

Stop in Brown & Tolson's new galleries,
1909 H st. Exhibition of fine old mahogany
furniture, Sheffield plate, brass goods and
many beautiful articles for home decora-
tons. ap7-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
LOCAL MENTION.

Have You Furniture to Sell or StoreF
Consult Brown G. Tolson. Aucts.. 14O9 II
Ct Prompt returns. Personal attention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09

Easter Chicks, Rabbits. ]. Jay Gould's.
Tally Cards. Toys, Favors. Baskets 421 9th.
ap7-15t'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09

Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream, 81 Per
gal The Ashburn Farm Dairy. Phone N. 1873.
apS-2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09

Try Eureka" the Best Employment
Exchange in city; est 1897. Prompt service.
Telephone 2SOS Main. lob N. Y. ave. It,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09

The Purest Brand Of Rye-"Private
STOCK" Onlyto be had at Donnelly's. 18th
& 1 sts 75c at. Phone NJ. 1896 your order. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
South Washington Branch ofic,

The Star has opened branch office at
Eullivans new pharmacy. corner 7th and D
streets southwest, where advertisements are
received at regular rates and sent direct to
The Star Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09

You'll enjoy Elk Grove Butter. Everyon,
doeS-AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09

/" GOD
u advertising
in the daily
~ newspapers will
make any
business grow.
We write the
right ads to
make advertising
good advertising.
l.. ID. Darrell Adv. Agency,
Rooms l.. 4. Darrell,
l02 103-1o4, L. W. Cox
Evening Star bldg. -. &. Archibald,
Phone Main 2443. L. L. Hurley.
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
Byron S. Adams Printing Wins
ARMY of the Tennessee,

and retains the highest favor by reason o
It's uniform excellence. 512 11th.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
CITY ITEMS.

Repairs, Large and Small.
c. D. Collins carpenter, 719 18th NV. Phone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
Inauguration President Alderman,

university OF virginia, Charlottesville,
April b. 1905.
Account above Southern Rwy announces
low rates to Charlottesville and return. For
further Information apply Southern Rwy.
Office, 10J 10Th st.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
Superior Sort Of Flowers,
Charged With Serious offense.

The flowers Guide grows are invariably the
best specimens of their species. 1914 F,-Ady
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-09
Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Elk Grove Butter satisfies every taste.-Advt