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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
Blackistone's Floral Decorations
IRE preferred for weddings. 14th and H
A
Gun Factory Bani Concert.

The Naval Gun Factor, Band, under the
direction of Jacob G. Moody, bandmaster.
will give an open-alr concert in the navy
yard this evening at 7:30 O'Clock The fol-
lowing program will be rendered: March,
Golden Dome" j. Lirbert Taylor; selection
from Wang" arranged by Thomas; waltz,
'I.oveland,' Abe HolZmanu: medley over
ture, Bits of Remicls's Hits No. g." ar
ranged by Lampe introducing Little Chat
feur." Poor Old Man" When the Moci1ng
Birds are Singing In the Wildwood" why
Don't You Try?' Silverheels'' Happy
Heine" "Jessamine,' Goodbye. Sweet
Maggie Doyle" I'm Dear Old Georgia"
Sympathy rs 1t Warm Enough for
You?" Cheyenne" Goodbye, Dear Old
Manhattan Isle" selection, Loves Senti-
mel" Rathbun, introducing singing by the
band: Spanish novelette,. ia Sorella, "
Borel-Clerc; national air. Star Spangled
Banner" Key.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
Directed to Procure Licenses.

Commissioner West yesterday took the
initial steps in regard to the enforcement of
the new law relating to employment agen-
cies by recommending to his colleagues that
notice be given in the three daily news
papers of the city advising the keepers of
employment agencies of the passage of the
law and directing them to make applica-
ton for the license which Is now required
Commissioner West also has requested Miss
Frances A. Kelior, general director OF the
nter-municipal research committee to fur
nish the Commissioners with copies of the
blank forms, registers, ETC., used In the
enforcement of similar laws IN New York
and Boston. These papers will aid the
Commissioners in executing. tho law, which
is very comprehensive and which, 1t Is be-
lfeved will remedy many OF the difficulties
which now exist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
SISTERS OF NoTRE DAME.
Commencement Exercises of Their
Parochial School,


The commencement exercises Of the pgro-
chial school conducted by the Sisters of
Notre Dame In connection with st. Jo-
seph's Catholic Church, I'd and streets
northeast, were held last evening In the
school hall. A large number of the parents
and friends of the children were present.
Among the clergy in attendance were Rev.
Valentine F. Schmitt, Rev Thomas e. Nc
Guigan, Rev. j. j. Dillon, Rev. Albert
Smith and Rev. Ignatius Fealy.
The search of the flowers for May
queen was the principal number on the
program. Assembled for the festivities. a
rivalry springs up as to which one shall be
chosen to preside as queen Each flower
In song puts forth its claim to the honor,
and hopeless muddle is prevented by the
arrival of tho Fairy Goodwill, who presents
Charity the solution of the problem.
Charity in humble garb is repudiated by
several of the flowers, but finds cham
pion in the moss rose, emblem of true merit.
The fairy waves her magic wand over
Charity and her humble dress is transform
ed into beautiful raiment. Her selection as
queen Is then made unanimous by the as
sembled flowers and the festivities proceed.
Other numbers on the program were our
Daisies Greeting" by the juniors; the
sy Turvy," by the little boys and Our
Youngv Patriots by the older boys.
Graduating diplomas and gold medals
were awarded to John Joseph Dillon and
fllIp henry f1OTHS. "A BoiQ was
drawn for In the It'll and sth grades by
Ellen Crowley, Edith Schladt. Eleanor Mar
ceron, Mary Murto, Bernard Kennedy and
Clarence Madigan. 1t was won by Bernard
Kennedy. In the 9th and 9Th grades the
medal was won by Irene Madigan, the 9th
ers drawing for It were Anna Crowley.
Florence Getz, Agnes Maisak. Hannah
Kline. Helene Marceron, Greth Gardiner
and Carl CAM
The third and fourth year pupils who drew
for a gold medal were Emmett Downing,
Emil Getz, Edward Dillon, Ruth Boyd.
Elizabeth Watson, Catherine Darr, Eulalia
Mattingly and Veronica Lynch. Catherine
Darr was successful. The gold medal In first
and second grades was won by John Burns,
Dominic Foley Herbert Harvey, Martin
Quigley John Callan. Leslie Gooding, Wal
lace Thurman, Catherine Freiseis and Eliz-
abeth Dillon also drew for the medal.
Father McGuigan, assistant pastor OF st.
Patrick's Church, addressed the graduates
and complimented the sisters for their
painstaking care evidenced by the delight
full program arranged for the commence
ment exercises. He gave the two young
men words of advice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
CITY AND DISTRICT.

While playing in front of his home, 43O
New York avenue, yesterday Herbert
Grath, seven years OF age, fell upon the
sidewalk and fractured his arm. The in
lured boy was removed to the Homeopathic
Hospital and given surgical treatment
John Carroll, colored seventeen years or
age, employed as a driver OF horse be-
longing to Mr.. Collins fell from a cart
yesterday afternoon while on the Bowen
road and sustained an injury to his leg
The Anacostia police took him 10 Provi-
dence Hospital, where his injury was
dressed.
William Green. colored, living at 632 Sd
street southwest. fell from g scaffold while
working at 70S Vermont avenue yesterday
afternoon about 3 O. clock and was slightly
injured After he had received treatment
at FreeGmen's Hospital he was able to go
home.
A bicycle ridden by two small boys Percy
futile and Lafour Raymond, collided with
a carriage TN charge OF James Coleman
yesterday afternoon. The bicycle was dam
aged. but nobody was injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
TRANSFERS OF AUTHORITY.
Series of Orders to Police Submitted
to Commissioners


Making provision for the changes In his
force, authorized by the act of Congress
approved June 8. Major Sylvester yesterday
forwarded resume of the situation to the
Commissioners and asked their approval
of series of orders which will make the
necessary transfers of authority in the diff
ferent precincts. The Commissioners ex-
aniined and approved the order. under which
existing regulations for the government and
discipline of the police captains will apply to
the inspectors created by the act, and the
present regulations governing lieutenants of
tia force will apply to those who may become
captains and assume command of the pre-
cincts. Captains in command of precincts
will be considered to be on duty at all times,
but In order that they may have some time
for rest and recreation their hours of ac-
tive duty are to be from 8 am. until 8
pm. daily, except one and one-half hours
off for each meal, at which times the
lieuteuants shall be In command Of the pre-
cincts.
The Heutenants shall assume all duties OF
the captains during the absence of the lat
ter from the stations. with hours for regu-
lar duty from O'Clock pm. until a. M,
and they are further required to make
prompt response when called upon for emer-
gency or extraordinary duty. The Aeuten-
ants will be under immediate command OF
the captains.
Captains or lieutenants, In time Of fire,
murder, riot other emergencies, under
this order, will be required to designate
an officer to act as sergeant in charge of
the station house, and Immediately repair to
tie scene of such crime or emergency.
On and after July l, when the office of
desk seageant' is abolished, the captains OF
the respective precincts are given authority
to designate two members of the force In
each precinct to keep the records, write
reports, care for lost stolen and abandoned
property and to perform other duties desig-
mated previously for desk sergeants, except
that the authority sergeants now con-
ferred upon the desk men is revoked. Such
detailed men will be bonded as desk ser
geauts are now bonded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Trains leave District line station for
Chesapeake Beach at 9:25. II am, ESQ.
$40. 7:45 and 9:45 pm, subject to change.
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 pm Arlington and Alexandra
every twenty minutes
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge Tor
Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church haii
hourly.
Kensington Railway Company station
Chevy Chase Lake; cars from Chevy chase
Lake to Kensington. Md, every half hour.
Ferry steamers Woodbury. and Callahan
to Alexandria half hourly from $3.50 am to
6 SO pm. Thereafter hourly until 10 PM
Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall leaves wharf at 10 am, 2:3O and $50
pm.
Steamer Queen Anne leaves It'll street
wharf for River View at 10 am, 2:1o and
GAS pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon leaves 7th street wharf at 10 am
and 2:3O pm.
Steamer st. Johns leaves 1th street wharf
for Colonial Beach at 5:45 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
Site for Engine House.

Commissioners Approve Chief Belts Rec
ommenda ton for Benning Building.
The question of a site for the chemical
engine house for Benning was settled yes
ter;iay, when the Commissioners approved
the recommendation of Chief Belt TO
erect the house on Minnesota avenue, be-
tween Sherwood road and Hunt place,
which Is at the north end of Benning.
This decision settles a heated contro-
versy between the citizens of Benntng ard
Keailworth and the officials of the fire de-
partment.
This engine house is on the Suburban
Homes Co.'s GOA Colorado bulding) new
subdivision called Hillbrook. "a minutes
from the treasury. Take Chesapeake Beach
cars TO 18th st, get off at Minnesota ave,
on property. Ten lots, worth $3.50 each,
VIII be sold for 500 each. Terms: Nothing
down, one dollar per month. Sixty lots,
worth $3.50 each. will be sold for 1928 each
81 down, 81. 80 monthly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
AT HONE or coRoNER.
Painter Who Was Employed There
Ends His Life.

Knowing Coroner hewitt was away from
the city ana that there was not the slight
est possibility OF his being found before
death claimed him. Isaac Roginski, paint
err who was employed to do some work In
DIR. Nevitt's house last Saturday. COM
mitted suicide by inhaling illuminating gas.
His body was not found until yesterday
afternoon about $50 O'Clock Rogfnski.
who was about fifty years of age, lived at
642 Pickford place northeast Last week
he was employed to do some painting about
the house Of the coroner, 1870 Calvert
street, the occupant of the house being
anxious to have the work done while ne
was away from the city.
James Clay, the physicians coiored coach
man. was at the house of his employer
Saturday afternoon and the painter COM
planned to him that he was feeling unweii.
Clay suggested that he rest for short
time before going home. The eoachnan
then left the house and proceeded to visit
friends at Culpeper. Va, not returning un-
til yesterday afternoon. Shortly after
reaching the city he went to the Calvert
street residence to open the windows ana
give the house an airing. The odor CT gas
was Netected, but 1t was not until ne
reached the third floor that he discovered
the body
The remains were stretched upon the
floor and gas was flowing through tube
that had been used for the purpose Of con-
uuctinS II 10 the mouth OF Roslnski. Clay
turned on the gas and opened the windows
He then teiephoned to the police, telling
them of the discovery. Policemen from the
tenth precinct were sent to the house to
make an investigation. The body was re-
moved to the morgue and Acting Coroner
GlaZebrook gave a certificate that Rogin-
ski had committed suicide
The deceased was unmarried He lived at
the house of a married sister. AMI the latter
was alarmed over his disappearance. 1t Is
said that he has a brother who is q theatre
cal manager in Atlantic City. Relatives
made arrangements today for the removal
Of the body from the morgue and for its in
terment in local cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
" Baldwin Johnson's Coal, 612 9th
All Anthracite Coal summer prices.-Adv
IN PAST CENTURY.
Anniversary of Gunner's Exploit at
Craney Island

SId0Cy 4S1dAus
June %. 1S13-ninety-three years ago to-
day-when the British gunboats advanced
to attack Craney Island, at the mouth. of
James river. First Sergt. VIM. P Young of
Capt. Arthur Emmerson's Light Artillery
Company OF Portsmouth, Va, sighted and
fired the gun that sank Admiral Sir John b.
Warren's sixteen-oared barge. the Cent?
pede. The first sergeant, afterward Col.
VIM. P. Young of this city. never claimed
this honor. but his comrades in that COM
mand testified to the fact, and presented
him with model of that boat, made in the
Gosport navy yard.
monument in memory of that engage
ment was unveiled at Portsmouth, Va, June
8. 1906. several days in advance of the an
niversary, for the reason that the member
who was most active In securing 1t feared
that he would not live until the consumma-
ton. Mrs. Alexander r. Shepherd, her
daughter. Mrs. Francis D. Merchant; her
son. Mr.. Grant Shepherd, and his wife, and
DR.. w. P. Young, children and grandchil-
dren OF the then young defender, attended
the ceremonies in Portsmouth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
ACCUSED OF ROBBERY.
Two Brothers in Custody for Crime
Committed Six Months Ago.


Two brothers, Michael and John Fratan-
tuono, musicians, who formerly lived in
Baltimore, were arrested yesterday by De-
tectives Hartigan and Bauer and turned
over to Detective Dougherty of Baltimore
to be taken to that city. 1t is alleged they
knew something Of robbery that was
committed on a railroad train between New
York and Baltimore two days before last
Christmas. Seven watches were shipped by
the firm of Lissauer & Co., of New York to
a Baltimore firm, but the timepieces dis
appeared before they reached the latter
city.
A few days ago Detectives Bauer and
Hartigan learned that one Of the watches
had been pawned in this city and MI
chael Fratantuono was arrested He ts
alleged to have admitted that he pawned
the watch Later the detectives recovered
two more watches and arrested the other
brother. The young musicians were taken
to Baltimore yesterday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
Omega Oil Soothes & Heals ALI Kinds
of cuts sprains and bruises. Trial bottle 10c.
Advertisement.
Engineer Band Concert.

Following is the program of the concert
by the United States Engineer Band Julius
Hamper, chief musician, at Washington
Circle this evening at 80 o'clock
March, ''Santior' Daniels; overture,
Tampa" 1Herold): cornet duet, Short and
Sweet" (Short). by Principal Musician VIM
termyer and Corporal Hess; selection, THE
Ofice Boy (Recker); waltz, Blue Danube"
(Strauss); Echoes from the Metropolitan
Opera House" (pobanD; two-step, "Chey-
enne" (Redfeld); selection, Little Johnny
Jones' (Cohan); Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
TWO SMALL FIRES.
Members of Department Extinguish
One, Citizens the Other.

Onc, Slt1AeuS tAc OInCA.
An alarm was turned In from box FAB
about 1890 o'clock this morning because
q. blaze was discovered in the shed in rear
of the house OF Henry Parker, 14l2 Pierce
street The fire started from cause
which could not be determined. and did
about 500 damage. Occupants of some OF
the houses in the vicinity of the fire became
alarmed fearing the flames would spread,
but the prompt response and quick work
of the firemen rendered such action I'M
necessary.
A slight fire occurred at 1908 F street
about O'Clock yesterday afternoon. an
awning and window frame on the rear part
of the building burning. The blaze was
extinguished by DIR. Daley and three young
ladies before much damage had been
caused. For few minutes 1t seemed as
IL the fire would spread and endanger the
building but the volunteer workers made
a success of their undertaking and did not
have to call the fire department for assist
ance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
The Finest Quality Ice Cream.
c. K s. Velvet kind. Try it. Druggists
Corporation Seeks Damages.

Suit for damages in the sum of $1,000 has
been filed in the District Supreme Court
by the Mckay Company, corporation for
merly conducting a jewelry business at
Ills F street, against James C. Buchanan
and Thomas H. Hall. 1t is alleged in the
bill that Buchanan and Hall conspired to
GUST the company from the half of the store
which 1t occupied. The building, the plant
III AYERS, was leased by Hall to Buchanan,
and the company charges that In further
ance of the alleged conspiracy Hall sued
Buchanan before a justice of the peace for
possession and was awarded judgment. The
company, 1t is stated, having held its lease
from Buchanan. was dispossessed under the
proceedings. The suit was filed through
Attorney Philip Walker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
Marine Band Concert.

The band of the United States Marine
Corps, William H. Santelmann, leader, will
give concert at the White House grounds
tomorrow at 6:05 o'clock pm. Following Is
the program:
March, KAISER Frederick" (Friedmannl
overture, Peace Jubilee (Reinecke). first
time; duet for flute and horn, "Serenade
eTitD, Musicians Seel and Wacker; waltz
Am Schooner Rhein Gedenk Ich Dem
(Keler Bella sextet, from Lucia" Doni-
zettD Second Leader Smith, Musicians
Llewellyn. Stone, Brearton, May and Nc
Intire; grand fantasia, "Siegfried' (Wag-
ner); patrol, .Turkisch Schaarwach' (Ni.
chaelisl; THE Star Spangled Ranner.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Those leaving the city should
have The Star sent 10 them by mali
in order that they may keep In
formed about Washington affairs. In
most instances TIE 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 by giving the old and new
addresses. The price Of The Star by
mail daily and Sunday is 90 cents
psr month. invariably In advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
BODY IDENTIFIED.
Harry Frazier Drowned in the Poto-
mac River.

The body of the small colored boy who
was drowned in the river at the foot of 18th
street yesterday morning, as stated In yes
terday's Star, was identified as being the
remains OF Harry Frazier, nine years of
age, whose home was at COZ . Neiil's court
Acting Coroner Glazebrook gave q certifi-
cate Of accidental death, and the body was
turned over to relatives for burial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
Election of Officers.

At a meeting of the assembly of the Ma
tional Union for the District OF Columbia
held Tuesday evening, June 10, Jesse b.
K. Lee and Martin s. Decker were elected
as senator's for this jurisdiction. The fol-
lowing were elected as the executive COM
mittee: Messrs n. NJ. Gilman, W. r.
Carver, Al E. Riddle. John d. Biddis and
J. e. Boiland. 1t was announced that the
next session of the senate OF the National
Union will DO held at the Hotel Rudolph
Atlantic City. n. J., commencing July 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
Plans for Educational Congress.

The committees in charge of the local ar
rangements for the National Young Peo-
pies Christian Educational Congress are
working actively to care for the assembage
OF visiting colored people in this city from
July 81 to August 8 next. Mass meetings
are being held under the auspices of the
finance committee. Rev. Drs. p. N. Wal
lace and D. e. Wiseman addressed meet
ing at Browns Memorial Church last night.
meeting win be held at Zion Baptist
Church this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22

A horse attached to a delivery wagon.
the property of the Boston bakery ran
away from the corner of l4th and L stree. :
yesterday afternoon about 4:3O o'clock The
vehicle came in contact with an awning
pole at 14th and V streets and was over
turned. About SIS damage was caused, but
nobody was injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
Delegate Elected.

Joseph E. Toone OF the Bakery Wagon
Drivers Union, No. 3D. was last night elect
ed by that association as delegate to the
fourth annual convention OF the Interna-
tional brotherhood of Transfers, which
viii meet in Chicago August 9. Carl Her
ing was elected alternate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22

Willie Brown. eleven years OF age, who
was reported to have run away from the
Industrial Home School nearly three weeks
ago, has not yet been found. His grand
mother is anxious that he should be found
and has asked that she be assisted In her
search for him. She thinks that the boy may
have sought employment on a farm or that
he has gone to Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
Wife Sues for Divorce.

Proceedings for divorce have been instf-
tuted in the District Supreme Court by
Helen Donohue DeYo against Herbert l..
DeYo. They were married November l,
1899. Infideiity IS alleged ana cruelty
charged Attorney James b. Green repre-
sents Mrs. DeYo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
7. 7. Keane Go. s Meats Are Finest.

You're sure OF satisfactory quality and de-
Hciousness II your meats are selected at
stalls OF T. T. KEANE Co, S4-51 Center
Mkt. and Wholesale Row. Try some Of
their choice Washington-dressed Beef Veal
or Southdown Lamb for Sunday dinner
Reasonable prices and prompt service
Phone $50 II inconvenlent to call
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
90 to Atlantic City or

Every Friday and Saturday via Pennsylva-
MIA railroad. Tickets good to return until
the following Tuesday. Same rate to Wild
wood and Ocean City. Through train to
Atlantic City leaves at ITO pm week days.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22

Delicious Home-Baked Pier.

Something fascinating about the delicious
ness Of Holmes' genuine homemade Pies.
The crisp. naky crusts are generously filled
with fresh fruit and berry and tome-pre-
pared filings. All favorite kinds delivered
anywhere. zoe. each. Homemade MIX
Bread, &c. Holmes Bakery, lst and q ats.
Phones q. LAO and 1AA1. II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Columbia-Cuy Standing In Joseph En-
tangled" Sis pm.
Kernan's-The Lyceum Stock Burlesque
Company, Sis pm.
Four Mile Run-Luna Park. fairyland
OF amusenents, 7 pm
Chevy Chase Lake--Marine Band con-
cert, followed by dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
Name Placed ON Promotion List.

The name OF Myron S. Curtis of section
d. Mckinley Manual Training School,
whose name was published on the condi-
toned roll. was today by the school authori-
ties placed on the promotion list.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22

Elmer Ahern. sixteen years of age, who
lives at $50 d street southeast, cut his foot
by stepping on piece of glass while at
one of the excursion resorts yesterday. He
was brought TO the city and taken home
In q cab.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22

A young colored woman named Maria
Jackson. living al Majors alley, called
at the second precinct station last night
about 1890 o'clock and complained that
she sick. The police took her to
Freedmen's Hospital for treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
Be Careful What You Drink

In summer above all other times "Old Glory
is the beverage for health. An absolutely pure
perfectly matured dark beer. For case write
or phone w. 4S6. Abner-Drury Brew Co
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
Rsmains Forwarded TO Lakota. Va

The remains of Mr.. Langdon c. Mayor of
I.akota Cuipeper county, Va, who, died at
the George Washington University Hospital
wednesday, were forwarded to his home
yesterday and viii be inferred today Mr..
Mayor came to this city upon the advice
of his ply stefan to undergo an operation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22
Furniture at Auction.

A quantity of desirable Furniture, Piano,
Fine Telescope, &c, will be sold at Sioan's s,
1407 G. St, tomorrow at 10 am. The sale
also includes lot of government furniture
from the Capitol-Advt.