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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-23
Club Gives Reception.

The Mems Club of the Luther Place Me-
mortal Church concluded the years meet
ings Monday evening with a reception to
the clubs friends In the social rooms of the
church. Music was furnished by an or
chestra composed of Messrs. A. II. RaynaI.
L. C. Rogers. E. p Upham, J. Mitchell j.
Ulke, c. A. Mason, r. Helibech. William F.
Doyle, with Mr.. r. A. Smith at the piano.
Refreshments were served by a committee
of ladies as follows: Mrs. +. B. Easily,
Mrs. Joseph G. Cromwell, Mrs W. III
Finckel. Mrs. I. B. Dodson, Mrs Charles f.
Sloane, Mrs. Willard Pollard, Miss Milander
and Miss Harriet Finckel.
The entertainment committee of the club,
which arranged the reception, was COM
posed of MI. 7. B. Easily, chairman Mr..
Charles E. Sloane, Mr.. w. H. Finchel, Mr.
Louis Hoover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-23
UNABLE TO AGREE.
Justice Gould Discharges Jury In
Robert Boone Case

The jury in the case of Robert Boone, col-
ored, placed on trial yesterday In Criminal
Court No. l, before Justice Gould. under
an indictment charging depreciation OF pri-
vate property, came into court last night
shortly after 5 O'Clock, after deliberation
of eight hours, and Informed Justice Could
that an agreement could not be reached.
The jury was thereupon discharged. The
case will probably be called for trial again
within a few weeks.
The evidence tended to show that when
the alleged destruction OF the property
took place the defendant was accompanied
by two other men who were later convicted
of the offense and sent to the penitentiary
These men testified in the case, having
been brought from the penitentiary for that
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-23
Hopeful "Yu Meets.

A meeting of one of the temperance
"Y's' trecently organized by Mrs. Blain of
the w. c. T. u. Of the District OF Collmbia)
known as the ''Hopeful'' was held last
evening at the Fifth Baptist Church. 9th
and e streets southwest. Mrs. Annie e.
Grigsby, president. in the chair.
The regular business was transacted. after
which an address In behalf of the temper
ance work was made by Dr. Bruner. pas
tor In charge of the Fifth Baptist Church.
There was duet by Misses GriEsby
The Hopeful " now has a membership
of about seventy, representing three
churches of Southwest Washington-Fifth
Baptist. Marion Methodist Episcopal and
st. Marks Lutheran.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-23
ISSUES GENERAL ORDERS.
Chief Tanner to Grand
Army Of the Republic.

Corporal James Tanner. conmander-in.
chief of the @. A. r.. has issued general
order No. o. In which. after calling at
tention to The generous response made by
Grand Army posts everywhere to his appeal
for funds for the San Francisco sufferers.
he says:
Thanks are due and are hereby ten
dered to the press associations and to the
press OF the country, for the immediate
and wide publication Of the appeals for
did,
observance OF Memorial day. and referring
to flag day says:
sAt the last national encampment the
rules and regulations were amended as fol-
lows:
The national enoampment hereby rec
ognixes the fourteenth day OF June az flag
day, 10 be observed by all members or The
Grand Army Of the Republic annually,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-23


Weather conditions and general forecast:
The area Of high pressure central Tuesday
morning over the middle Atlantic and New
England coasts holds its position, with but
little material change, and q result both
the Florida depression and the southwestern
disturbance remain in tie same position they
they occupied Tuesday.
Heavy rains have fallen in Florida and
light showers in the east gulf states. Al
though the rain area has increased some
what in the last tWenty-four hours the
showers have been widely scattered, occur
ring locally in eastern Texas. Oklahoma,
Arkansas, Kansas. Colorado. Iowa and Mon
tana.
day in the east gulf and south Atlantic
states, and showers and thunder storms are
probable tonight in the upper Ohio valley
and lower lake region.
Important temperature changes are not
anticipa ted.
The winds along the middle Atlantic coast
will be fresh southerly, on the south Allan
tic coast brisk northeastern proba bly, high
off the South Carolina. Georgia and northern
Florida coasts: on the east gulf coast fresh
northeasterly and on the lower lakes fresh
southerly.
Storm warnings are displayed on the south
VILE
The following heavy precipitation lin
inches) has been reported during the past
twenty four hours: Wichita, 1.16; Jackson
vile, Cos; Tampa. $50
Steamers departing today for European
ports will have fresh southwesterly winds
and fair weather to the Grand Banks
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the
weather bureau for the twenty-four hours
beginning at pm. yesterday:
Thermometer-May 22-4 pm. 10; 8
p.m IS; Il midnight, 81. May 23-4 am,
So; am, 81; II noon, "a; pm, 10.
Maximum, 76, at pm, May %; mini
mum, Al, at am. May %
Barometer u May 22-4 pm, 1921;
p.m 1921; II midnight, 3O23. May 23-4
a.m 1924; am, 1925; noon, 1921; .
p.m 30.1S.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide 2:20 am. and 2:46 p.m.;
high tide. SEQ a. m. and $40 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide. $50 am. and 1924
pm; high tide. 1874 am and 9:o5 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose, 4:42 am; sun sets, T;12
pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, AL am.
Moon sets. 1924 pm. New moon.
The City Lights.
The city lights and naphtha lamps all
lighted by thirty minutes after sunset; ex-
tinguishing begun one hour before sunrise.
All arc and lncandescent lamps lighted fff
teen minutes after sunset and extinguished
forty-five minutes before sunrise
Condition of the Water
Temperature and condition of water at s
a. m: Great Falls, temperature, &c: condi-
ton, 16. Dalecarlia reservoir, temperature,
II; condition at north connection, 8; condi-
ton at south connection, L. Georgetown
distributing reservoir, temperature, II; con-
dition at infiuent gate house, 8; condition at
effiuent gate house, 8. Washington city res
ervoir. temperature, eS; condition at infiuent
q condition at effiuent. 6.
Up-River Waters
Special Dispatch to The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-23
TREASURY OFFICIALS HEARD.
Favor a Small Tax on Denaturalized
Alcohol

Secretary Shaw and Commissioner of In
ternal Revenue Yerkes appeared before the
Senate committee on finance yesterday and
tstitied in regard to the denatured alcohol
bill. The Treasury Department officials are
In favor of a small tax on alcohol de-
naturalized and the adoption of regulations
that would insure the standardization of
all OF the alcohol manufactured for that
purpose. This is a difficult subject to deal
with, and the committee will meet tomor-
row and take up the bill line by line In ora
der to consider amendments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-23
Naval Orders.

Commander Z. f. Qualtrough to duty in
attendance at the summer conference of
officers at the Naval War College, Newport,
X. /.
Commander W. Mclean from the bureau
OF ordnance. Navy Department. Washing
ton, d c., and continue other duties. Ad-
dltional duty In attendance at the summer
conference of officers at the Naval War
college, Newport, r. l.. June l. 1905.
Assistant Surgeon A. III. Allen to duty at
naval Hospital, Naval Home. Philadelphia
Pa.
Pay Inspector G. w. Simpson to duty in
charge of disbursements on account of
vouchers at the navy pay office, Washing
ton. D. c.
charge of disbursements on account of
vouchers at the navy pay office, washing
ton, ID. c., TO home and walt orders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-23
Opening of Camp Good Will. ~

Plans for the public opening of Camp
Good WILL" May 80, are now being made.
The camp is open to the public at all times
and visitors are always welcome. II is ex-
planned that the camp is located in one OF
the most delightful parts of Rock Creek
Park. easily accessible by carriage and car,
and the center from which many delightful
walks may be taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-23
At Martha Washington Seminary.

The young ladies of the graduating class
OF the Martha Washington Seminary were
the guests at a reception last evening ae
the seminary. 14th street and Thomas circle
given by the principal, Mr. Edward
Thompson. and Mrs Thompson. The grade
uating exercises will occur at the seminary
this evening at $40 O'Clock. Representative
Charles Lands of Indiana will make An
address and deliver the diplomas to tho
members Of the graduating class
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-23
Ordered by Commissioners.

Orders issued by the Commissioners to-
day included the following:
That q service sewer be constructed in
Cation place between Scott place and
Brown place northwest
That $3.50 be set apart as additional all
lCtment tor the care OF horses, wagons and
harness used by the sewer division that are
under the supervision Of the superintendent
OF sfablen charHeable to the appropriation
for sewers District OF Columbia. 1909,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-23

Mexico and Colombia, delegate TO several
international congresses and a member of
the Ecuadorian senate. He was news
paper man for fifteen years.
In an authorized statement he said; Il
have many pleasant recollections of my
former stay in Washington and am very
glad TO return here. The relations of Ecua-
dor with the United States are most friend
ly and have always been So Ecuador is the
only country in South America with which
the trade of the United States surpasses
that of any other nation. ! left Washing
ton four years ago. because of a defeat of
the liberal party by the conservatives, but
the liberals have again been victorious, with
our great president. Gen. Alvaro, the Diaz
of Ecuador. at their head, and, therefore.
/ am here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-23
Railway Strike in Brazil.
i Cablegram to The Star

Special Gablegram to The Star.
RIO JANEIRo, May 23-The railway en-
ployes In the province Of Santo Pauio are
on strike and the movement is spreading
rapidly. A warsflip was sent to Santos $50
miles south Of here, to aid Ia preserving
order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-23

A collision occurred between a street car
and delivery wagon owned by William
Fraction at the intersection OF 10th and G.
streets southeast last night about o'clock
The wagon was damaged and the horse re-
ceived slight injuries. No other damage
was caused.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-23
FRATERNAL NOTICES.

THE MEMBERS OF COVENANT LODGE. 10;
J. o. o. F., requested to join In fraternai
visit to Columbia Lodge. No. 10, ]. o. o. E.
hall 18th street NV, Thursday evening. May "a
at $50 o'clock when Columbia Lodge Degree
Team Will confer the third degree upon seven OF
our candidates. it VIII be presented during the
contest at Toronto. Canada. in September next
BY order of the lodge. w. ELLIS CLAPP,
Hly22- ct Recording Secretary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-23
General News Notes.

The remains of the unknown white man
found in the river yesterday morning were
inferred later. Justice Pelton viewed the
body, but there were no marks of vio-
lence on 1t he deemed an inquest unneces-
sary. Nothing was found in the clothing
of the dead man to throw any light on his
identity.
Lottie Knopton was arraigned in the
police court this morning on the charge of
using vulgar and abusive language toward
Ann Murphy. A fine of S. was imposed.
The funeral of Mrs. George Cooper. whose
death occurred In Washington Monday, was
held yesterday afternoon from the ferry
boat wharf at $3.50 o'clock. Mrs. Cooper
was formerly a resident of Alexandria
Among the graduates In medicine of the
Baltimore Medical College at the commence
ment exercises held in Baltimore last night
was DR.. Samuel r. Cats of Alexandria
Funeral services over the remains of Mrs.
Aline Nash. whose death occurred early
Sunday morning at her home. 100 North
Patrick street, were held yesterday at ST.
Mary's Catholic Church. Rev. Father H. ].
Cutler. the pastor, celebrating solemn
requiem mass. The interment was In st.
Mary's cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.

on ACCOUNT OF THE DEATH OF fHE VICE
president of this company. Mr. William II Baum,
the Offices rtis and docks will be closed all day
FRIDAY, May -. -
my23-2t J. MAUR1 DOVE CohfAN1.
THE REPORTS THAT THE OLD ST MAT
thew's Church property, and 18th SITS NV,
can be boughc AT price ranging from 81 TO SIT
uer square foot are not founded in fact and the
offers that have been made of this property 10
several persons have been made without any au-
tborlty from the owner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-23

Maximum temperature past twenty four
hours, "A; year ago, 40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-23
LIGHT, VARIABLE WINDS.
Partly Cloudy Tonight and Tornor
row

Forecast till pm. Thursday: For the Dis
trict of Columbia and Maryland, partly
cloudy tonight and Thursday; light variable
winds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-23

For Virginia. fair tonight aud Thursday;
fresh northeasterly winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-23
Up-River Waters.

| Special Dispatch to The Star
HARPER's FERRY, w. Va, May %
Both rivers are clear.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-19
NO EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

The Chieftan is opposed 70 an educational quallfca
ton ii the constitution the state and believes
that majority or the votersars likewise opposed to such
qualification 1t Is not always the fault OF the igno'
rant man that he has had no educational advantages
Here in tie Indian Territory according to the state
ent Of REV. A. Grant Evans 20 percent Of the popula
tion Or one man out Of four, is nterate And why?
Not 50 much because our people have wully preferred
to remain in ignorance that they have had noschoos
Ist just them TO prevent from voting after hay
Inc done nothing to enable him to education?
An illlterate man not necessarily bad citizen The
ChIefainapproyes Of any for the disqualified
tion OF bad citizens but believes educational quail
caton does not furnish tie proper The Chieftan
believes that the very best that possibly be APP
piled TO mans qualification for voting is the way in
which he regards his franchise If he sells his vote
dsfranchse him, whether he IS educated literatei
IL he regards his vote his sacred civic possess
sion, by all means he should be allowed to vote,
whether he IS educated or illIterate.
IN Indiana a law in force that provides that any
voter found guilty Of selling his shall his fran
chse Under this aw thousands Of purchasabe voters
have lost their rights citizens and the power Of the
hone citizens has been correspondlngy augmented So
while The chieftan opposes neducationa qualification
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-19

When the tip OF a dogs nVso is cold
and moist, the dog Is nOGe sick. A
feyerish dry nose means sickness with
a dog. And so with the human lips
Dry, cracked and colorless lips mean
Jeaverlshness, and are well i'll appear
ing. To have beautiful, pink, velyet-
like lips, apply at bedtime coating
Of Dr Shops Green Salve IL will
soften and heal any ailment. Get "a
free, trial box, at our store. and be
convinced Large nickel capped glass
Jars, 25 cents Sold by McHarney q
Myers
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-19

Some time this week representatives Of the Caney
Fayetteville railroad will be in Vinita, and they should
be treated with every courtesy and shown that Vinta
chat railroad, and is willing to do everything
within reason to secure it If the road built, Vina
would indeed be foolish to allow it to be constructed
anywhere except thru this town.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-19
FAILED TO SECURE AMNESTY.

The Wickles had the temerity to send smissares to
the senatorial investigating committee asking that they
be given amnesty When one senator asked what the
WckGes had done that they should be in hiding, and
the emssaries replied Ony killed two marshas" the
interview terminated rather suddenly, and without
any amnesty for the outlaws Back in Washington the
killing Of United States officials IS regarded such
trivial matter as it is still in some sections Of this
country
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-19

The cheap limitations Of Foley's
Honey and Tar cost you the same as
the genuine in the yellow package
Why then risk your health, perhaps
your life, taking them when Eoleys
Honey and Tar will cure your could
and prevent serious results? 1t Is
guaranteed. A. P. Owens.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-19

Bees Laxative Honey and Tar the
original laxative cough syrup acts a
a cathartic on the bowels. 1t is madl
from the tar gathered from the pine
trees of our own country, therefore Is
the best for children. IL is good for
coughs, colds, Group, whooping couel
etc. Try our free offer Sold by Al
Ovens 3m
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-19
TWO CENT FARE

e agitation Tor two cent on al railroads Is one
that IS gaining in strength since the passage Of the rate
bill The prohibition against the giving Of passes viii
add thousands Of dollars to the passenger revenues Of the
roads and there is no earthly reason why the people and
not the railroads should reap the benefit Of the increas
ed revenues With two cent fare and no passes the
roads win doubtless have receipts fully large as at
present with three cent fares and passes for everybody
who has any pull
It is possible that the requiring Of two cent fares
legislative not constitutional question: but at least
the convention that meets tomorrow in Guthrie must
see to it that Okahoms constitution contains no pro-
vision that will make it unconstitutional for the legsa-
ture to control railroad rates absolutely in this state
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-19

We have secured the agency for ORR
no Laxative Fruit Syrup, the new
laxative that makes the liver lively,
puriles the breath, cures headache
and regulates the digestive organs.
Cures chronic constipation. Ask US
about it. "a. =. Owens.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-19
pneumonIa FOLLOWS : colo

but never follows the use OF Foley's
Honey and Tar II stops the cough,
heals aud strengthens the lungs and
affords perfect security from an attack
OF pneumonia Refuse substitutes.
A. II. Owens.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-19

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye is the
original and the name Is stamped on
every box. Good FOR eczema, letter,
boils, cuts and bruises, and especially
recommended for piles. Sold by Ma
Harney 81 Meyers and the Peoples
drug store.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-19
MONEY TO LOAN

Money to Loan Both private
and company money Lowest rates.
quick service. 7. r. Englehart'
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-19

This has been rather hard weather for the auditorium
and the gas people, But never mind the work has been
begun, and the bad weather will not continuealWays
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-07-19


Grandma Byars came over IA
her SONS, Robert. laat week and
will remain several weeks.
Willis Duty Is 10 Montgomery
county this week looking around
with the intention Of locating
there.
J b McQuie, brother Of our br.
loved pastor, whose home was al
Wellsyille but was holding posi-
ton as night warden of the Insane
Asylum at Pueblo, Colo, was
struck by a fast train on the San
ia Fe. while making his rounds
last Tuesday night week aud was
instantly killed. The body was
brought back to Missouri and laid
to rest in the Wellsville cemetery
Well do we remember when a boy
being permitted to 20 with father
to the store of Q. ii. Weltner aud
the treats" of candy from Nj,
McQuie. the clerk. The WellsvilIC
Record says he was a good man.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-07-19
DULY

Most of the farmers are thru
cutting oats and are beginning on
their hay.
A good rain would be much APP
preeiated.
Earl Stump. of Benton City was
the guest of Claude Morrall Satur-
day and Sunday.
Jas. G.. Ford purchased mixed
bunch of fat cattle of the Plate
Bros. Monday paying 22a4c, &c, and
3%4e per lb.
A few of our young people at
tended the ice cream social given
by the Lady Maccabees at Hardin
Park Tuesday evening.
Harry Householder is thresh-
ing his crop of wheat. 1t is yield,
ing from Is to 20 bu. to the acre.
The ladies of Duly are quite
busy caring for their bountiful
crop of blackberries.
Quite a number Of The pleasure
seekers of Duly expect to partici.
pate in the picnic al Santa Fe
Thursday.
Mr.. Littrell and family of Ben.
ton City visited his brother, Geo.
Littrell, aud family last week
The ladies' aid society of Trinity
church will meet with Mrs. Harry
Householder Wednesday p. M,
July 25.
Clyde Fox of Mexico is in our
midst this week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-07-19
BEAN CREEK.

Everett Mcdonald and Miss
Laura johnson from South OF
Mexico spent Sunday at the home
of Harry Day.
The storm last Friday afternoon
blew down a barn in Philip Shire's
oat field, on the old Crawford
place.
Shire Bros. threshed $500 bu.
of wheat last week; 1888 bu. were
for VIM. Mason.
r. I. BYars' family attended
the funeral Of Willie Byars who
was buried at Union Chapel We'd
nesday of last week.
e. w. Ridgeway's barn burned
to the ground Saturday night.
Cause of fire unknown.
Gilead has changed the time of
preaching service. The next meet
ing will be the fourth Sunday In
August. Business meeting win
be Saturday before at 3 p. NJ.
Albert Schneider aud wife of
Worcester and Ace aud Tom EI
lington from near Mexico attended
the morning service at Gilead.
Ed. w. FL, Hook will preach at
Gilead next Sunday at III a M.
Chas. Leeper and wife attended
the ball game aud supper at Skin
ner Saturday They tell as that
Uhas. Tanner got very busy
selling soda pop. Well, Charlie
is hustler any old place.
Miss Clair of Montgomery City
is the guest of Efiie Moore this
week.
j. W. Moore cut oats for some
of his old neighbors. south Of
Mexico last week. bringing bis
binder home Saturday night
Mr. Bryan, the thresllerman,
passing Mrs. Rogers about noon
saw a drove Of her Laugshan
chickens coming across the road
remarked, What a nice gang Of
turkeys.H Others have made SINH
lar mistakes
Mrs Henry Klotz has 900 chicks
and 26 hens sittiag