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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
DISPLAY AT ST. ELIZABETH'S.
Inmates to Be Entertained With Fire
Works This Evening,

There will be a pyrotechnical display this
evening at the Government Hospital for the
Insane in commemoration of Independence
day. The grassy eminence overlooking the
city and known as Prospect Hill will be
the scene Of the fiery exhibition, while at
the same time, to add to the occasion, the
aerial exhibit going on about the city will
be plainly discernible, lighting up the
prominent buildings and affording a view
under circumstances that cannot help but
be a pleasure to those confined in the in
stitution. The superintendent of the hos
pital, DR.. William A. White, made arrange
ments to have complete a program as
the institution ever carried out for the
evening of the 4th. considerable outlay
has been made for rockets, bombs, mines,
roman candles and other forms Of fire.
works. and men from the engineering force
will discharge them from a specially con-
structed point on the hill. Seats have been
provided for several hundred patients,
while others will enjoy the exhibition from
the various buildings. Not only will there
be a fireworks display worthy of the day,
but this evening for supper a holiday tone
will be given the menu for the 5000 peO-
pie at the asylum by the dispensing to
each one of lemonade and cakes. Nearly
LOCO pounds OF cake were purchased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
ADJUSTMENTS.
Columbia Theater.

The audience at the Columbia Theater
last evening was highly entertained by the
performance of 1.-The, Butterflies by the
Columbia Theater Company. 1t IS pleas
ing comedy Of American life by Henry Guy
Carleton. but a large share OF the enjoy
ment of the piece was due to the excellent
manner in which 1t was performed by the
Columbia Company. Mr.. Guy Standing
was cast to advantage as Frederick Ossian,
and he portrayed the role of the gentleman
~ but penniless lover with the same signal
ability that has distinguished his previous
performances, evidencing a proper appreci-
alton of the comedy elements Of the part.
Miss Charlotte Walker was thoroughly de-
lightful as Miriam, her charming PERSONAL
ity enabling her to delneate the lovable
young society girl In an engaging manner.
The role of Hiram Green, the rich but
uncultivated American, was played by Mr..
Ira A. Hards, the stage manager of the
company. Mr.. Hards has not previously
appeared with the company in any impor
tant part, but his work last evening was
of decidedly creditable character and was
greatly enjoyed by the audience Miss
Louise Galloway won much favor as the
vivacious young daughter of Green, and
Malcolm Duncan gave an interesting imper
sonation of a rich Englfshman. Miss Ina
Hammer gave a capable performance of
the role of Mrs. Beverly Stuart-Dodge the
proud society woman, and Dorothy Ham
mock was d gentle and lovable Mrs. o.
sian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
LAWN FESTIVAL.
Opened at st. Aloysius Church Last
Night.

Members and friends OF ST. Aloysius
Roman Catholic Church were present in
large numbers last evening at the opening
of the lawn festival of the church, on the
grounds at the corner North Capitol and
streets. The first night was pronounced a
success in every particular and large
crowds are expected to attend throughout
the entire week.
Among the many attractions are the
merry Ground the paddle stand, refresh
ment booths of different kinds. Ferris
wheel and booths in which all sorts of
small articles are disposed of at convenient
prices. One of the features of the festival
is the 'circus," which, in the opinion of
the promoters, rivals anything of the Kind
on EARTH
series of booths under the direction of
Father Pittar. who also has charge of the
Irish village greets the eye Immediately
upon ones entrance to the grounds. The
paddle stand is in charge of Ed Voigt
One of the most gayly decorated booths is
that in charge of Father Kelliher, repre-
senting the Sunday school of the church
and the senior sodality. The mems table
is presided over by Father Mcdonald, and
Father Dooley has the League table,
Prof. Maurice Joyce runs the circus,
which includes animals which perform in
a ring In the improved fashion, acrobatic
exhibitions and a real clown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
Officers Elected.

John &. Henderson Tent, No. 1880, In
dependent Order OF Rechabites held its
weekly meeting on Thursday at Its hail.
419 10th street northwest. The semi-annual
election Of officers was held with the fol-
lowing officers chosen; Past chief ruler,
John F. Day; shepherd. Arthur c. Wood
land; chief ruler. Jenkins s. Wright; depu-
ty rules. Heston S. Wiley; recording sec
rotary, Max r. Kubatz; financial secretary
John w. Birmingham; treasurer, s. S.
Hessier, tr.; levite, Joseph +. Sullivan; in
side guard, Joseph II. Cole; outside guard,
Hambleton r. Wiley. These officers will
be installed at the next regular meeting.
After the business session there was an en-
joyable good of the order, in which all pres
ent participated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
Large Crowd Entertained at Marshall
Hall Last Night.

The members of the Illinois Association
gave their annual excursion to Marshall
Hall yesterday afternoon and over 1.0OO
persons took advantage Of the outing and
spent the latter part of the day at the
resort. The association always holds It's
annual excursion on July 8, and this was
one Of the most successful ones which has
ever been held in the history of the organi-
zation. Many people went on the earlier
boats, but the later ones were crowded with
folk from the different offices of the gov
eminent who were unable to take the
earlier boats.
The out-of-door games were dispensed
with, but throughout the trips the young
ladies' rendered many vocal numbers which
did much to make the affair highly success
full and cause those who went to enjoy
themselves to the utmost. The Illinois AS
sociation was one of the first state organi-
cations of the national capital, it being or
ganized In the eos and since have met reg
ularly each year until now their member
ship aggregates about 400 making It the
largest state organization In the city.
The present officers are Isaac r. Hit, IT.,
president; l.. B. Stein, vice president; Mrs
Electa z. Smith, second vice president; W.
II. Richardson, treasurer, and r. Stone
jackson, secretary.
The committee having the outing In
charge was: r. Stone Jackson, chairman
Mrs. Electa E. Smith, J. B. Chase, l.. b.
Stein. L. r. Taylor. C. F. Hodges, N. N.
Potts, Capt. L. NJ Kelley, ]. B. Atkinson,
l.. A. Neuer, Mrs. w. M. Watkins. Mrs. n.
N Mccullough, H. H. Martin and C. A.
Enslow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
Given Extreme Penalty.

His anger at being refused loan OF two
cents win result In Albert Lancasters be-
ing confined in the District jail until the
coming around of the next Fourth OF July
Lancaster was sentenced by Judge Scott
IN the Police Court this morning to pay a
fine of $500 or, in default. to be confined in
the District Jail for the next twelve months.
Lancaster met his friend Shedrick Robin
son last evening and asked for the loan OF
two cents. Robinson had planned what
he was going 10 do with all his money to-
day and he refused the small loan Lam
easter could not see why such small favor
should be refused and he proceeded to use
arguments on Robinson which are not al
lowed by the law. Lancaster produced a
knife and with it, he cut Robinson In the
side OF the face, nearly seyering his ear
and also in the arm. both wounds being
deep and serious. Robinson was treated at
the Emergency Hospital. while Lancaster
was arrested
He pleaded guilty when his case came up
In the Police Court this morning and had
nothing to say. The seriousness of the as
snult made the penalty extreme.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
Flats Covered With GRASS.

The river fats between this city and Alex
andria are covered with thick growth Of
grass and water plants. which, showing
above the surface, makes the river look like
cultivated field covered with a growing
grain. Directly opposite Alexandria the ex-
panse Of green is particularly large. and
every vestige OF the water II hidden from
sight, so much so that the sight Of q man in
a boat pulling through 1t looks peculiar.
These river flats are filing up rapidly, and
1t is only a question Of time, and not very
long time, before there win be no water In
them at all, except at high tide. An old
steamboat man, who has been navigating
the Potomac for the past half century, in
speaking of the fats yesterday afternoon
stated that he could recol1ect distinctly
when there was six or eight feet Of water
on the flats, and small tugboats and sail
Ing vessels could cross them anywhere
Now, except on the highest of tides, there Is
less than three feet OF water over the flats.
and they are impossible except to row.
boats or very light draft sailing vessels
Behind the railway pier at Shepherds
landing the fats have filled until they are
above the surface of the water. and the
same process is going on elsewhere on tho
river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
Auto and Car Collide.

BEFORE either of the fast-moving vehicles
could be brought to stop one Of the large
automobile express wagons of the United
states Express Company and a car of the
Washington Railway Company collided at
the corner of 1st and e streets northwest
about o'clock last evening. Mrs. A. P
Miller of 923 street northwest. who was
passenger on the car was the only per-
son injured. DR.. Battle was called and fur
nished medical attention
Both of the colliding vehicles were going
at a good rate when those in charge Of
each discovered the danger of the accident
and 1t was too late to prevent slight COL
lision. The running board of the car was
smashed and two seats of the car broken
The front dash Of the automobile was
broken. Traffic on the line was tied up
for short time while the repairs We're
being made to allow the car to proceed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
ANACosT1A AND VICINITY.
Day Of Hilarity and Joy Across the
Eastern Branch.

There was disposition upon the part of
merry makers to anticipate the arrival of
the Fourth in the Anacostia section of the
District, with the result that the night was
interspersed with the frequent discharge of
noiseproducing inventions, though no COM
plants were filed with the authorities and
every one seemed willing to put up with
the disturbance under the circumstances.
The early dawn was the signal for a fusil-
lade that prevailed throughout the day
The day in this part of the District was
observed generally a complete holiday,
places of business being closed early in the
forenoon, and there being a patriotic air
added to the occasion by the display from
private residences of large standards and
the stars ard stripes in miniature. Picnic
parties In large numbers left the town for
the cooler groves at Congress Heights to
which point the street cars carried hundreds
of pleasure seekers in the course of the day.
Several patriotic societies held outings at
the Heights and these gatherings We're
largely attended. There were music and
refreshments provided to the pleasure of
many. including the children. There will
be a fireworks exhibition in the town this
evening.
The first accident reported in Anacostia
took place about $50 o'clock, when Charles
Anderson, nine-year-old boy living on
Harrison street, burned his right hand
through the premature explosion of fire
cracker. His hand was placed out of COM
mission for the rest of the day far as the
holding of fireworks was concerned, as it
became necessary to apply remedies and
swathe 1t in bandages
There was a wholly unexpected discharge
of fireworks this morning shortly before
O'Clock at the place of business of Mrs.
Minnie Soper, 1871 Monroe street. Mrs.
Soper gave her daughter Ethel a "devil'
chaser to light, which the little girl did
and threw in the street. The chaser. how
ever. doubled in its path and returned with
n jump to the place whence it came-in
the midst of quantity of fireworks exposed
for sale on stand before the store. In
ar instant there was the sound of terrific
explosion and sky rockets, bombs and
crackers filled the air. to the intense excite
ment of persons In the community. cit
izen rushed across the street and turned In
an alarm of fire from box R, which brought
the Anacostia section of the fire department
to the scene. BY this time the fire had been
extingushed and the exploded fireworks lit
tered the street. Mrs. Soper lost $15 worth
of rockets, etc, by the accident.
The patients of the Government Hospital
for the Insane were treated to an outdoor
band concert by the home band yesterday
afternoon. which was held in place of the
served by nearly all at the institution as a
holiday.
Anacostia Branch Office.
The Evening Star has opened a BRANCH
OFFICE at Chas. G.. Lohr's Printery, 12S
Monroe street, Anacostia, phone East l121,
where advertisements are received at regu-
lar rates. Wanted Help and Situations cost
] cent a word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
ENNOMIA IN PORT.
Gasoline Power Yacht Halls From
Philadelphia.

The gasoline power yacht Ennomia of
Philadelphia is visitor at this port. She
came in last night, and Is berthed at the
wharf foot of 18th street. She is owned by
Mr.. J. A. Ross of Philadelphia, and flies the
flag of the keystone Yacht Club, of which
her owner is vice president, and her owner,
with his wife and daughter and Miss Marie
Miller of Philadelphia, came to this city
aboard her. The Ennomia Is a handsome
little craft, and Is one of the largest power
vessels that has visited this city. She Is
"a feet long. 27.6 feet wide, 4.S feet deep,
and was built Essington, Pa, in 1904.
She is equipped with a four-cylinder gaso-
line power engine. and makes a speed Of
about twelve miles hour. Mr.. Ross, her
owner, is brother of Mr.. Samuel Ross of
this city.
The big steamer yacht Carmen Of New
York, Capt II. BlitZ arrived In port here
this morning, with her owner, Mr. Charles
Starbuck of New York, and party aboard
The yacht left New York a week ago, and
has been visiting various ports on the coast
before coming here. She Is handsome
vessel, 1876 feet long, 35 feet wide and IS
feet deep. and Is elegantly fitted up. The
vessel flies the pennant of the Columbia
Yacht Club of New York, of which her
owner is admiral On the arrival of the
yacht here her owner and his family left
her and will return to New York by rail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

NorfoIk and Washington steamers for Fort
Monroe. Norfolk and all points south.
Trains leave District line station for Ches-
,peake Beach at 9;2J and II am, go, $50,
i:45 and 9:45 pm.
Steamer Pocohontas to River View and
indian Head, 10 am, 2:15 and GAO pm
Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall 10 am. 2:3O and $50 p ~.
Steamer Arrowsmith for River View. 10
am, 2:15 and 6.45 pm.
Steamer for Baltimore leaves 7th street
wharf at 1 pm.
Steamer for Glymont and intermediate
landings. 8 am.
Steamer for Mount Vernon at 10 am. and
l;3O o m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
Had Concealed Weapon.

When Edward Saunders, under the in
f1uence of liquor, who was arrested by Of
flcer Sheetz of the third precinct station
last evening, was searched at the station
house revolver was found In his pocket.
The charge Of carrying concealed weapons
was placed against him, to which he had
to answer in the Police Court this morning.
Saunders pleaded guilty to the charge of
carrying the concealed weapon. In expla-
nation he told the judge that he was re-
turning It to a friend from whom he had
borrowed it last Saturday when the officer
found him.
You can get drunk while you are return
ing the revolver" was Judge kimbalFs re-
mark For the next nine months Saunders
will be a guest of Warden Harris in the
southeast section of the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04

Elk Grove Butter, absolutely pure, appetlzing
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
DIED SUDDENLY.
Charles Miller Taken Ill at Place of
Residence.

Charles Miller was taken suddenly i'll at
his place Of residence at AS Pennsylvania
northwest at about 0 O'Clock this morning.
He was removed hastily to the Emergency
Hospital, but he was beyond human aid and
died there about an hour after he was taken
sick. His nephew, living at 40 Massachu-
sets avenue. notified and he is taking
charge of the body and funeral arrange
ments.
avenue for about six years. He has a wife
living, also son and daughter. About
six months ago, he injured in his hip
and has suffered from that and has con-
tinually been sick. He is an old baker and
belongs to the Bakers Union. Since his
sickness, he was not engaged in his trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04

The Evening Star has opened BRANCH
OFFICE at Chas. G. Lohrs Printery, 1913
Monroe street, Anacostia, phone East 1121,
where advertisements are received at regu-
lar rates. Wanted Help and Situations cost
cent word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
Eastern Branch improvements.

Improvements on the Eastern branch con-
tinue TO be made in order to accommodate
the increasing volume of business on that
waterway. Mr.. Thomas Smith Is building
a large pier at the eastern end of p street,
and will, 1t is stated, use the new structure
for the unloading of lumber-laden vessels
The wharf will be one of the largest on the
Eastern branch and a most substantial
structure. AS was stated several days ago
Mr.. Richards is also building a new pier
on the branch, which will be ready for use
shortly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04

An alarm from fire box 418 about mid
night last night called the engine compa-
MES to the corner of 10Th and F streets
southwest, to stable of Johnson Brothers,
on Thea northeast corner. The fire was in
the loft of the stable and threatened TO
spread to the adjoining coal and wood
yard. The prompt response Of the COM
panies prevented a serious conflagration.
the damage being confined to the stable,
and amounting to only about $50. The
cause of the fire is unknown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
High-Speed Elevators.

With the approval of the acting secre-
taries of the State War and Navy depart
ments Rear Admiral Baird, superintendent
of the departments building, will enter into
contract for the installation of a pair Of
light high-speed passenger elevators in the
north wing of the State, War and Navy
Department building. The bid for that
work was $15,7SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
"Boston Tour by Sea-

Merchants and Miners Trans. Co ten-day
personally conducted tour TO Providence,
Narragansett Pier, Newport and Boston
will leave Baltimore July 20. returning Aug.
5. $500, including necessary expenses.
Party limited. Grand vacation trip by sea,
visiting famous summer resorts and Bos-
ton. Send for itinerary. Office Sc. cor.
German and Light SITS, Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
jury Failed to Agree.

In the case of Caesar j. Westmoreland,
colored, placed on trial late yesterday in
Criminal Court No. q the jury failed to
agree and was discharged by Justice Az
derson, who presided. The defendant was
accused of taking a pocket book from
Charles F. Eblers while at the 9th street
depot this city, last March. The defense
was that Westmoreland was in Richmond,
Va, at the time the alleged robbery was
committed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
$1,000 Niagara Falls Excursions.

Via Pennsylvania Railroad Leaves Wash
ington by special train 7:55 a I'M. July eth.
tickets good for ten days, $1,000 Special
train consists of standard vestibule coaches
and Pullman parlor cars. through without
change. Next excursion July 21st. Address
B. NJ Newbod, P. A. S. E. D., 10Th and q
sts for descriptive pamphlet.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
CITY AND DISTRICT.

James T. Somers twenty-eight years old,
of 80 IL street southeast, was struck in
the head about II o'clock last evening by
brick in the hands of an unknown assail-
ant The assault occurred on Water street
between NJ and y streets southwest Som
ers refused TO go to the hospital. His in
jury was slight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
S122O to Buffalo, N. Y, and Return

Via Pennsylvania Railroad. account Grand
Lodge 3. p. O. Elks. Tickets sold July 8,
0 and 10, good returning to July Is, inclu-
sive Extension to July 25 can be secured
by payment of 80 cents additional at Buff
falo. Two daily through express trains in
each direction. Shortest and quickest route.
See ticket agents for detailed information.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
Best Granulated Sugar, SIG. h.;

e. B. Coffee, 15c.; G. C. Coffee, 29c.; Per-
lection Tea. Soc; Potatoes, zoe PIX, 75c.
bu.; Butter, dc. Cheese, 121ac.; Eggs, 1Sc.
Kippered Herring, 15c.; Hams, 12hc.; Cal,
Hams, size; Lard, 91sc.; Pettijohn's Br.
Food, 10c. NJ. G. Oats. &C.; SKIS. Salt, 10c. !;
Pepper, 2Oc H.; 21s-lb. cans Syrup, Sc; g.
ID. cans. 1Oc.; large Mackerel, 25c. lbs.
Starch, 25c.; 10 Soap, 2oc.; lbs. Rice. 25c,;
Crackers, TIE; Snaps, &c. J. t. d. Pyles'
Z Stores, including 9+S La. ave. jy4-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
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 is 90 CENTS
per mo2th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
Will Look Cheap at SO. 90.

The price of "Magus" stock will look
cheap at 50 in a very short time. A jump
of 90 per cent has just been made-the
price now being $3.50 per share, instead of
81. Stop and investigate; it'll more than
pay you. "Magus," S02 + st. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04

Samuel Anderson, colored, of 227 Jackson
Hall alley, went to the Emergency Hospi-
tai about II o'clock last evening with cut
in his breast and in his cheek. He stated
that he had been cut by another colored
man at LIST and streets northwest, with
whom he got into an alteration. The
wounds were dressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
"New Lifev for Summer Gowns.

Dainty summer gowns are always cleaned
in the most satisfactory manner possible at
Anton Fischers, 906 G ST. NV. No injury
of any character. Lowest consistent prices.
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
S1.6O to Baltimore and Return

Pennsylvania Railroad. Account Of in
ternational convention, Christian Endeavor,
tickets will be sold July 4th, 9th and 9th,
with return limit of July 10. Frequent
trains to and from Baltimore.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
SLIGO Baltimore and Return,

Baltimore and Ohio r. R.,
July 4, and 6. All trains except royal
limited. Valid for return until 10Th,
account United Society Christian Endeavor
International Convention-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04

While trying to board a car at 9th and
III streets northeast last evening Fred
Seary, twenty-eight years old, of G36 9th
street northeast fell and received an in
jury to his hand and foot He was able to
proceed to his home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
First In Health, First in Disease,
First in the mouths of the populace. CO

Gaslight coming IN contact with woodwork
at 20S 9th street northwest caused a small
blaze. and engine company II responded to
the alarm. The damage amounted TO about
So The house is occupied by Charles
Phuger.