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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
UNDER INVESTIGATION.
Plan for Street Extensions Proposed in
Behalf of Property Owners

"A new idea in providing for street extern
sions was brought TO the attention of the
Commissioners yesterday afternoon during
the course of a hearing on the bill which
provides for the extension of w and
Adams streets from LIST street to North
Capitol street. The bill has been recon-
mended for favorable action by Congress.
but 1t was developed at the hearing that
there was some objection among property
owners In the vicinity because the bill pro-
poses that the cost shall be assessed agains,
adjacent and benefited property.
Ex-Representative Hemphll representfne
the Prospect Hill cemetery, came forward
with the new plan, which in brief, is to
have the Commissioners purchase the
property outright for 5000, and then lay
assessments against owners of property i'm
mediately adjoining the new sections of
the streets mentioned.
On bshalf of his associates Commissioner
-Maofarand stated that the proposition
would be investigated thoroughly anC
when fully satisfied as to its legality anC
desirability a corresponding report will be
made to Congress.
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TAKES HIS OWN LIFE
SUICIDE OF p. II. CARR, JR., AT A
LOCAL HOTEL
Believed to Have Become Dependent
Over Love ARair-Son Of
Virginia Farmer

f. IL. Carr. jr., former resident OF
waterford, Loudoun county, Va, commit
tea suicide this morning in a room In the
commercial Hotel by shooting himself In
the head, the ball entering behind his right
ear. The deceased. who was twenty-four
years of age. was employed as a conductor
on the 18th street division of the Capital
Traction line until last Saturday, when he
received notice informing him that his serv-
ices were no longer required. The loss Of
his position. his friends think, had nothing
to do with his suicide. However, they be-
lieve II was the result of a love affair.
Carr had made arrangements to take a
civil service examination next Saturday
for a position in the railway mail service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
"The Lightning Conductor"

Kelley and Shannon will appear next
week IN a new automobile play entf-led
The Lightning Conductor" 1t is a. ro-
mahtle comedy related by some twenty odd
people in four acts laid In southern France.
The principal characters are Molly Han
dolph. venturesome American miss. bent
upon touring France in motor car; her
aunt decorous spinster. who continually
aeprecates her nieceS folly; a young
frenchman in love with the niece: an Eng
ish oaronet similarly affected, who, in or
ger to be near the lady, engages himself as
net ehau1eur; an English girl. daughter of
brewer, pursuing John Winston for the
sake OF his title; her father, anxious to
annex his million pounds sterling to a good
olo family. and the Honorable Johns
mother, Lady Brighton, eager to mend the
FAMILY estate by marrying her son to beauty
as wen as money. The situations arising
from these mixed motives as the charac-
ters stray over southern France bring
ABOUT all manner of awkward and embar-
RAISING complications for "the lightning
conductor John Winston
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c. & S. Velvet Kind Tempting Dessert
Interment at Arlin pton

It's pure cream Ice Cream. Druggists.
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
NEW PASTOR In CHARGE
INSTALLATION SERVICES AT
CHURCH OF REFORMATION.
President of Maryland Synod Presides
Charges to Pastor and People
Personal Sketch.

The new pastor of the Church OF the
Reformation. ID street and Pennsylvania
avenue southeast, Rev. DR.. John Weidley.
was formally Installed last evening. DIR.
Weidley began his ministry here the first
Sunday of last month. Since that time he
has won the admiration of the members
of his congregation to an unusul degree,
and, it is declared, has fired them with his
own enthusiasm in religious work. His
congregations have been growing larger
every Sunday, and the congregation looks
forward to a bright and exceptionally pros
porous future under his leadership.
The interior of the auditorium was taste
fully decorated last evening with ferns,
palms and flowers and the congregation
WIS one of the largest that has ever filed
the church. The services were in charge of
Rev. William II. Dunbar Of st. Paul's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
THE HEATER.
aThe Rose Of the Alhambra..

The rev romantic comic opera. THE Rose
of the Alhambra."s by Charles Emerson
Cook and Lucius Hosmer, will be the at
week beginning Monday evening. The COM
pany is an exceptionally large orsanixa-
ton. with Lillian Blauvelt as the star.
Miss Blauvelt IL cast as Jacinta, a Spanish
maiden. and finds ample vocal opportunities
In the music written for her by Mr.. Hos
mer. Eugene Cowles the famous basso,
appears In one of these bandit roles which
make 1t possible for him to sing two or
three rousfng numbers. Owen Westford.
who. as the eccentric old king provides
much OF the comedy of the piece. is cred
tied with vocal ability as we'll as effective
comedy. The orchestra will be augmented
for this engagement
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Tnterment in Arlington.

William Oliver. late Spanish war veteran
and member Of Company D of the National
Guard of the District of Columbia, who
comm tied suicide Friday after making an
attempt 10 kill his wife. was buried in Ar
Hngton yesterday afternoon The funeral
services were conducted at O'Clock at the
residence of Mrs divers parents. at 1oI4
wisconsin avenue northwest by Rev Mr..
Pettit, pastor OF Grace Episcopal Church
The easket was black and draped with a
heavy silk American flag. Mrs Rosa Oil
Yer. the widow, sat with her head and
throat bandaged at the head OF the casket
A short service at the grave was held.
and after the interment a firing SQUAD fron:
Fort Myer fired the usual yoieys, after
which taps" were sounded
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and seemed happy over his prospects OF
passing and getting position. Even after
he had been told that his services were no
longer required by the street railway COM
pany he seemed to be in happy mood
over his future prospects and told friends
that his bank account was large enough to
support him until he could get an appoint
nlent. The change in him came yesterday
afternoon after he received a letter from
his sweetheart, Miss Zella Arnold, who
lives at Lucketts Loudoun county Va.
I'm never write her another letter." he
remarked to friend yesterday afternoon
after he had read the message received
from her.
Before leaving his room last night how
ever. he wrote her letter, and also wrote
letters to his mother and father, the one
which was addressed to his father having
been left in his room at the Berwick apart
ment house. 14th street and Park road.
The others were left in the room OF the
hotel where he ended his life.
Two of the letters and note addressed
ITO Whom 1t May Concern" were found
the stand in the room.
Last Wishes Respected.
Expensive stationery had been used by
the young man and the letters were sealed
with wax in which his initial &C. was
stamped. Acting Coroner Glazebrook said
that the letters were private property. and
he thought he would respect the wishes OF
the deceased and mall them. The other
message, written upon a sheet OF note
Il am P. H. Carr, 1n, of Waterford
Loudoun county, Va. Notify P. HI. Carr,
my father, at the above address, and he
will look after me.
1.-The two letters that you will find with
these please mail at once and oblige me"
His request complied with, and the
letters will reach their destination this
afternoon. A brother of the deceased. who
is employed in the Loudoun National Bank
at I4eesburg, Va, was notified of the sui
eide and he directed that the remains be
turned over to Undertaken ]. William Lee
and prepared for removal to Waterford.
The brother came here on an afternoon
train and will probably return on late
train with the body. l.. r. Smith. who oc-
cupied the room with young Carr, called
at the hotel shortly after he was notified
of the suicide and took charge Of the re-
mains.
The deceased was a graduate OF the VIII
liam and Mary College and taught school
for about two years prior to the time he
came here three years ago and accepted q
position on the street railway. His father
Is prosperous farmer of Loudoun county,
and the deceased was one Of number OF
children, sister Of his. It is said, living
at or near RosslyH, Va.
It is stated that he frequently received
letters from Miss Arnold and that he sent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
Judge De Lacy Congratulated.

Rev. James d. Mclaughlin. who was
strongly urged by influential friends for
the position of judge of the Juvenile Court.
has written his congratulations to Mr.. WILL
lam III. De Lacey, who was yesterday ap-
pointed by the President TO the judgeship
Mr.. Mclaughlin says.
ALLOW me to congratulate you on your
appointment to the most important office
In the gift of the President for the people
of the city OF Washington and the District
OF Columbia. You have nay heartiest well
wishes and can have my fullest co-opera-
ton in carrying out the humane objects for
which the court was instituted and to the
Jndgeship of which you have been APP
pointed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
Mems Club Entertained.

The Mems Society of Epworth NJ E.
Church South. on Capitol HILL held a
meeting last night, President l.. Pierce
Boteler officiating. The greater part of the
evening was spent in discussing business
affairs Of the society. II was resolved to
give social and entertainment during the
week Of the twentieth anniversary of the
founding of the church. TO be held in com
petition with the ladies' The applications
for five new members were approved. After
all business was disposed OF the audience
was entertained with graphophCne selec-
lions by MIR. Barkman.
This society was organized within the
past two months constitution has been
adopted, and the following officers elected
10 serve Ger the ensuing year: President
L. Pierce Boteler; vice president, c. Hugh
Monroe; secretary, S. S. Gather; treasurer.
s. f. Moore chaplain. /. z. Disney, and
reporter. J., B. Edmunds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
Musical and Literary Program.

The musical and literary entertainments
which will be given this evening for the
benefit of Homeward Bound Rescue ut Odd
Fellows Hall, 18th street northwest be-
tween d and e streets, promises to prove
very entertaining. The first part of the
evening viii be given up entirely to the
musical and literary program. after which
a one-act play, "A False Prophet" by
Helena Laughton, will be given. Among
those who will take part on the program
are Miss Leona Young, Mrs. John w
Hutchinson, Miss Nell Herring, Miss
Frances Youngblood, Mrs. Cash, Miss Sigma
Holther and Messrs. j. w. Hutchinson,
Francis McGarrell, Douglass Herring.
Adam Leeman and Mr. Hardin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon leaves 7th street wharf at 10 am.
and AZ pm.
Norfolk and Washington steamers Tor
Fort Monroe Norfolk and all points south
every day in the year at $50 pm.
Electric trains from 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly
10 am. to s pm. Arlington and Alexandra
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge for
Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church hair
hourly.
Great Falls and Old Dominion Railroad
Company station. Seth and NJ streets north
west Cars leave daily as per schedule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-David Higgins. in His Last
Dollar sis pm.
Belasco-Eddie Foy. in The Earl and the
Girl" Sis pm.
Columbia-"The Little Gray Lady" S:15
pm.
Chases-Poiite vaudeville, SIS pm.
Kernan's-'The Innocent Maids" s:15 p.
Majestic.-"The Sultan OF Sulu." Sis pm
National-Gus Rogers, In THE Rogers
Brothers in Ireland" s:15 pm.
Convention Hall--Roller skating, morning,
afternoon and night.
Star Theater 10th and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. MISUNDERSTANDING pictures, concerts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
ga Race for Life

The attraction booked at the Academy
next week is "A Race for Life" A number
or new features have been added since its
appearance here last season The famous
race track scene has been made more at
tractiye by the actual running OF three
horses in real rainstorm showing the
start and finish OF race. Edwin Walter
has been retained in the part of Austin
Seymour, ranch owner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04

ana that the Young lady probably broke the
enEaGenent In the letter received from her
yesterday.
Letter Causes Dependency.
He certainly did love the young lady. :
said one Of the friends of the young man
this morning, but / never thought he
would take his life. After he read the let
ter he received from her yesterday after
noon. however. he became Respondent.
Under ordinary circumstances he was OF a
1ovtal disposition and had many friends
among the railway men,"
He called at the hotel after II o'clock
last night and registered. He went to the
room 70 which he was assigned and re-
manned there until nearly midnight when
he went out. He returned about O'Clock
and ran up the steps as If he were in a
great hurry. Henry Cooper, coiored, went
to the room to awaken him at Z o'clock
this morning, the hour at which he said he
wanted to be called, and discovered that he
had killed himself The evidence of sui
eide was clear when Cooper removed a
blanket from the cold form of the unfortu-
nate young man. The blanket had been
drawn over his head In order that the re-
port OF the shot might be muffled and that
others in the hotel would not be disturbed.
Carr had tied his handkerchief and towel
about his neck as IL he wanted to prevent
his collar and tie, from becoming blood
stained. A few cards, a gold watch, chain
and locket and 60 cents in cash formed the
contents of his pockets. In the locket he
carried the photographs of Miss Arnold
and himself
A few days ago he had his photograph
taken and proof of the picture was found
among his effects. This was done before
he received the letter referred to yesterday
afternoon. Carr had many friends here
who were greatly shocked upon receipt OF
the news of the rash act His remains will
be inferred at Waterford later In the week.
I Carr ended his life in the room In which
young man named Allen asphyxiated
a few days ago. Persons who saw Allen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
Henry Lee at the Belasco.

Owing to the limited engagement of "The
Earl and the Girl" the Belasco Theater has
secured as an attraction for Friday
night Saturday matinee and Saturday night
MI. Henry Lee, who will present his en-
tertainnent entitled Great Men, Past and
Present. Mr.. Lee will appear as Shakes
peafe. Longfellow, Tennyson, Ibsen, Kip
ling, King Edward VII, Andrew Carnegie
John D Rockefeller, John Paul Jones. Gen.
=. s. Grant, Gen. Robert E. Lee, President
Roosevelt and many others. Mr. Lee will
De assisted by several well-known artists
and series Of special moving picture views
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04

The funeral of w. Oliver, whose death
occurred at the Georgetown University
Hospital. took place with military honors
yesterday afternoon. The obseauies were
under the auspices Of the Spanish War
Veterans and members of the National
Guard OF the District. The pail bearers
were Messrs. G. A. Long Murray, Slebel
and Lowder. Besides the detail Of the
Spanish war soldiers there was one from
the National Guard. The interment was at
Arlington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
Conductor Painfully Hurt.

William G.. Morrison, twenty-five years
Of age, employed as conductor on the Cap
ital Traction street car line. was thrown
from the running board Of his car last
night about $50 O'clock and painfully In
jured about his head and body The acci-
dent occurred ON 25th street between I and
X streets and was the result Of an Adams
express wagon being too near the tracks.
The injured man was removed to the
Georgetown University Hospital and given
eatment. His home is at 233 Sth street
southeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
Survey of Lower Potomac.

Surveying parties from the T. 8. coast
and geodetic survey service are about to
resume work on the lower Potomac. aud
the revenue cutter William Window will
leave Baltimore today with steam launch
for kinsale. Va. where 1t will be left for
the use of the surveying party. The launch
Is one OF those belonging to the coast sur
Vey service that lay here last spring and
summer and was rebuilt at Benefits boat
yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
1.-THE Philippines Discussed.

THE Philippines" was the subject of the
lecture In the course OF free lectures to the
people last night at the Eastern High
School Miss Marie Sohry graphically de-
scribed the Islands. their people and the
customs and told of the improvements
made since the United States acquired pos
session. Excellent colored lantern slides H.
Illustrated the lecture. The next lecture OF
the course will be given Tuesday April 10.
by DR. w. L. Davidson his subject being
In and About Shakespeares Home"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
Washington Art Galleries, 14oe H St

NV. Sale of the Browning collection opens
tomorrow at IL am, with No. ISL on the
catalogue. Today's sessions were well at
tended and grand bargains We're obtained in
fine old specimens Of mahogany furniture
andirons tenders, candelabras Sheffield
pieces etc. Brown & TOlsnn. Ancts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
Polite Vaudeville.

Chases program next week will introduce
q comedian new to this city, Mr.. Raw l..
Royce, who has been appearing with sue
cess IN York State Folks" The Barrows-
Lancaster company IS also one of the acts
featured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Samuel Wilson, who was member of the
police force for several years, suffered an
attack Of vertigo yesterday while at 18th
and streets southeast He fell upon the
sidewalk and received a slight injury 10
his hip and leg. lie was removed TO his
home 22I sth street southeast.
The BODY Of an infant was found in the
rear of $40 New Jersey avenue yesterday
by s. i. Walker. Mr.. Walker notified the
police and the body was removed to the
morgue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
Premier Of "The Optimist. -

Easter week at the Columbia Theater Will
be notable from the fact that new Ameri-
can comedy is to receive it's initial produc-
ton The play is The Optimist," by sgd
ney Rosenfeld, who has already four great
big successes TO his credit this season. All
OF the scenes are laid In New York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
Dreamland Burlesouers.

In next weeks attraction at Kernan's
Lyceum. opening Monday, April O. will be
the "Dreamland Burlesquers and Big
Beauty Show. The special productions are
AT the Circus and Through the Clouds"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04

No. chemical engine company responded
to a local alarm of fire yesterday after
noon about $3.50 o clock and found a slight
blaze in the Highland woods. The blaze
was extingushed before any damage had
been caused.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04

Arthur Braxton. colored. fell on the
stairs at the Grand Army Hall about :
O'Clock this morning and received slight
Injuries to his head. The Injured man,
whose home is at 3t41a Virginia avenue
southwest. was removed to the Emergency
Hospital In a private conveyance. HIS
injury was slight and he remained at the
hospital only a short time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
Not a Question of Chance

when you list your property with Moore g.
Hill, 1ncorporated-it is practically a GER
tainty that II will be handled. Fair dealing
and peinstaking attention Give them a trial
Advert cement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
Solid Mahogany Dining Room Suite

and other beautiful new furniture for all
parts OF the home, direct from inanufactur-
ers, in our catalogue sale commencing Fri
day, 1890 am. Call and see the exhibit.
This sale affords a particularly favorable
opportunity for parties desiring exceptional
furniture. Wilson & Mayors, auctioneers.
1927 and 1923 G St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
"Old Lavender. /"

Edward Harrigan and his own comnanv
IN his comedy success, "Old Lavender"
VIII be the attraction at the Majestic The
ater next week, commencing with Monday
matinee. Mr.. Harrigan portrays to bis au-
dlence a picture of humble life az seen In
New YORK city This engagement Is an
houncec 10 be his farewell on the stage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04

II you lose anything advertise Il IN The
Star, IL VIII be returned to you If an bon
est person finds IL. Remarkable recoveries
arc brought about every day through the
lost and found columns of The Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04

Virginia Kelson. a three-year-old colored
child, fell from the steps in front Of her
parents home. 303 Dixon court southwest
about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon and
cut her head. She was taken to the Elmer.
gency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
Exceptionally Fine Opportunity

TO obtain beautiful new and secondhand
furniture at public auction, Wednesday and
Thursday. at 10 am. 42G 9th st. NV. See
auction page.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
CITY ITEMS.
Holmes Pies Please Everybody.

o111foS Z 1es 3odbe 7IVeIy UUUy'
The goodness and deliciousness Of Holmes
genuine homemade Pies will appeal to you
at once. Made of carefully selected mate
rails in the real home way and generously
filled with delicious home prepared filings.
All favorite kinds, 20c. each. Genuine home
made Milk" Bread, &c. Holmes Bakery,
LIST and sts., phones e. 1440 and l441. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
Purissima Rye-Perfection in Purity

It's a celebrated Medicinal Whisky thai
bears VIM. Cannon's recommendation. Best
for every occasion. Stimulates, sustains
Phone y. 52S, 1928 18th NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
Reisinger's Strawberry Ice Cream

MADE FROM FRESH FRUIT,
81 GAL soc. T. gal. 235 G ST. Phone M.2'6f.
TO secure prompt and satisfactory service
send in your Sunday orders on Saturdays.
Orders received until 1870 pm. Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04

No Delay Getting Millwork or Lumber
If you order here. Ample stocks on hand.
E1singer Bros. 2100 7th NV. Phone N 1173
ap4-d. eSu3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04

Tuning and Repairing Pianos, Organs.
High-grade work guaranteed. 469Pa. ave. NV.
aDA-2tH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04

Have for Sale Pure White Leghorn
Eggs; fifty for setting. 18th and E SITS. Sc.
ap4-3t"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04

A New Furniture Repair Shop.
Reynolds & Co.. Cid 81 NV. Phone w. 9T4-I
it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04
For Driving and Sightseeing.

Elegant carriages hired reasonably by the
hour or day. Downey's Stables. 10000 L.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04

Haas, Engraver, Now Located at
e41 Penna. ave-. D street entrance. nl2o-a0,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04

Chris. flanders Pride of Virginia Port
The most valuable of all medicinal tonic
wines. 75c. OF. Only at 800 18th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-04

A Carriage Instead of an Ambulance.
The Wash. Livery Stables converted Ian
dsu is preferred by nvalids. AIS Sth st.