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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03
From Skin Disease from Birth Until
Six Years Old Father Spent
Fortune on Her Without Benefit
Old Doctor Suggested Cuti-
cura, which Cured Her in Two
Months, Leaving
skim SOFT AS A BABV'S
AND WITHOUT A SCAR

81 have cousin In Rockingham Co. who once
had a skin disease from her birth until she was
six years Of age. Her father had spent a fortune
her to get her cured and none Of the treatments
did her any good. Old Dr. O. suggested that
he try the Cuticura Remedies, which he did. When
he commenced to use it the child was almost in a
solid scab. He had used 1t about two months and
the child well. was there when they COM
menced to your Cuticura Remedies. 1 stayed
that week and then returned home and stayed two
weeks and then went back and stayed with them
two weeks longer, and when went home 1 could
hardly believe she the same child. Her skin
was soft a baby's, without scar on It,
have not seen her in seventeen years. but have
heard from her, and the last time I heard from
her she was WELL That is where 1 became &C.
Quainted with Cuticura. 1 hope this may be of
some service to you in the future. Mrs. W. P.
Ingle, Burlington, N. O., June 16. 1905"
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VOICE DISAPPROVAL.
Onward Tent of Rechabites Not
Pleased With Mrs. Nations Speech.


A meeting of Onward Tent, No 1921, Of
the Order of Rechabites, was held last
night at the hall, 9th and G streets north
west The meeting. which was a secret
one, was called for the purpose of taking
some action on declarations made by
Mrs. Carrie Nation last Monday night at
the dance given by the order. In her ad-
dress on that occasion Mrs. Nation de-
nounced the round dances, cigars, Washing
ton vice and in general the laxity of the
government officials
A vote was taken by Onward Tent last
night, and by a majority Of four-fifths the
the voice Of the tent that we do not ap-
prove of the radical utterances of Mrs. Ma
tion regarding them as not conducive to
either temperance or religion"
Not satisfied with the discussion of the
objections to liquor the saloon smasher in
her speech proceeded to denounce waltzing
in unmeasured terms, declaring 1t to be a
leading immortality, and also condemned
President Roosevelt and the District Com
missioners for not putting a stop to the
liquor traffic in the District. Many of the
members of the order were indignant at
Mrs. Nations remarks especially when she
told them that Washington Is a cesspool
of vice. and that the President of the United
States and the District Commissioners are
not doing their duty when they allow sa-
looms to be licensed.
cPeeCHeS coLuemHiHB MIS-. NATION talk
were delivered by High Tent Chief Ruler
Cordell Past High Tent Ruler Moore, Past
High Representative of the High Tent
LeStrange and other officers.
Although Onward Tent has condemned
Mrs. Nations speeches, not all of the Rech-
abite tents of the District have taken such
action. 1t is said she will speak on the
evils Of intemperance in Convention Hall
Sunday, under the auspices of the Gospel
Mission and some of the Rechabite tents of
the District. Two meetings will be held
one at 2:3O pm. for men and boys only, and
the second, a general mass meeting, will
commence at 7:30 pm. Mrs. Nation has
consented to become o member Of Hender-
son Tent Of Rechabites She has not been
invited to become a. member Of Onward
Tent,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03
WALTERA.WILSONDEAD
DEMISE OF MEMBER OF OWL
SERVICE COMMISSION FORCE.

Walter A. Wilson of the division of ap-
pointments of the United States Civil Serv-
Ice Commission died yesterday morning at
11:45 at George Washington University
Hospital, where he had undergone an oper-
alton a short time previous His death is
greatly deplared by the commission, OF
whose force he was an important member.
Mr.. Wilson entered the departmental serv-
Ice employee in the civil service COM
mission August Z, $780, and received several
promotions.
Mr. Wilson formerly taught school In his
native state, Ohio. After coming to Wash
ington he took almost the full course in law
at Columbian, now George Washington,
University, and had also taken special
course in higher mathematics. In ADDITION
to holding several high grade certificates,
he obtained a special diploma for penman-
ship. He had also taken part of classical
course in the Cosmopolitan University.
Prominent in Church Work.
Prominent in church work and deeply In
terested in the efforts of the Sunday school,
Mr.. Wilson was, for year. superintendent
of the Sunday school of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church of Hyattsville. where he re-
sided. and upon the organization of the Ep-
worth League Of that church he became Its
first president. He held no position either in
tie sunday SchOol or league DIT tne tiHe VI
his death. but his interest in church affairs
never &bated
Mr. Wilson was a Mason. being a past
worshipful master, past high priest and past
eminent commander of the Masonic lodges
at Hyattsville. He had also received the
degrees of royal master. select master and
super-excellent master of that order.
His wife, three children. the eldest Of
whom is twelve years of age, and one
brother, survive the deceased. Funeral serv-
ices will be held at 1890 o'c'ock am. to-
morrow at the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Hyattsv.lle. The civil service commission
will be represented by several members Of
ficially chosen for the purpose.
lnterment will be made in London, Ohio,
the home of the parents of the deceased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03
SUMMARY FOR DECEMBER.
Weather Bureau Issues Statement
Covering Past Month.

The weather summary for December, 1906,
issued today by order Of Prof. Willis l..
Moore, chief OF the weather bureau, shows
that during the month just ended the high
est temperature was SO degrees, December
10, the lowest being 13 degrees, the 25th.
the greatest daily range Of temperature
was 80 degrees. the 9Th. The mean tempera-
ture for the month was 81 degrees. The
mean for the past thirty-six Defenders
was ISL During the month about three
and quarter inches of rain fell
The prevailing wind direction was from
the northwest, and the highest velocity dur
Ing the month was "a miles an hour from
the northwest. December Z. There were six
clear days in December, seven partly cloudy
and eighteen cloudy. Rain fell fourteen
days. Five lunar halos were observed here
during the month and four days were foggy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03
Fog Bell Disabled.

The machinery operating the fog bell in
the light station at Cove Point, Nd, at the
mouth Of the Patuxent river, was worked
overtime SO much during the recent long
continued spell Of foggy weather that it
became disabled. The lighthouse authorities
in charge of this district give notice that
the machinery will be repaired as soon as
possible, and that in the meantime fog sig
nails will be sounded at Cove Point BY hand
with the same characteristics as when
struck mechanically. Cove Point is one of
the more important lights on Chesapeake
bay. The repairs to the fog signal machin-
cry will be made as soon as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03
Federal City Lodge Smoker.

The members of Federal City Lodge, No
20, I. o. o. F., gave New Year reception
and smoker last night at Northeast Temple
The program included the exemplifcation
of the second degree by a prize winning
team, and the installation by Deputy
Grand Master A. R. Vermillion, of the fol-
lowing newly elected officers: Noble grand
F. A. Royse; vice granu, o. A.. Booth past
grand ]. S. Ashford; recording secretary
Henry w. Weber; financial secretary, D. c.
Cook; treasurer George H. Eakles; organ
list, George ]. Weber; master Of properties,
w. H. Singleton; electrician, E. B. Russ;
degree director, ]. H. Wood; captain Of de-
gree team, Daniel V. Chisholm; trustees, ].
T. Cain. H. NJ. Gunderson and G. G. Will
son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03
Rebuilding Pier at Fort Hunt.

The work of rebuilding the big pier at
Fort Hunt, Va, was begun this morning,
the wharf-repairing plant Of Carter & Clark
OF this city having been taken down to the
fort to do the work. The hundred or more
piles which are to be used in making the
repairs to the wharf were towed up to the
the tug J. o. Carter. 1t is proposed, it is
said, to replace the unsound piles under
the pier with new ones, and to replace
stringers and caps where needed, SO that
the pier will be good for a year or two
more of active service. 1t is the purpose of
the officers Of the quartermaster's depart
ment, who have charge the pier to replace
1t with new one soon as money enough
to do the work Is available. AS has been
heretofore stated the Fort Hunt pier Is over
a half mile in length, the longest on the
Potomac. Except for the United States
army tug Cushing, landings are seldom
made at 1t by steam vessels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03
Old Steamer Dismantled.

The work of removing the machinery and
valuable parts of the old River View ex-
cursion steamer Samuel J. Pentz has been
completed, and the hull of the old ferry
steamer Columbia, on which the material
was loaded, has been toued to the pier at
the foot of 10th street to unload. The big
walking beam and other heavy parts of the
machinery of the old steamer are on the
Columbia hull, and will be broken up to find
their way finally into the melting pot to be
converted into stove parts or other useful
articles An that now remains of the old
Pentz Is portion of her house and hull,
and 1t is stated this will be broken up for
the copper fastenings that hold the timbers
together.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03
cold Braddock" is incidentally Pure

A Maryland Rye Of highest quality old
and mellow. A good thing to have in the
house. At leading dealers Jas. Clark Dis
filling Co.. d. P. Mccarthy, mgr, 6lO Pa.
ave. Phone 1895. Try "Old Braddock." 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03
Ordered BY Commissioners.

The Commissioners have issued the fol-
lowing orders:
That the following water mains be laid
under the provisions of an act of Congress
approved April %, 1904, the same being
necessary. in the judgment of the Commits
sioners, for the public safety, health, COM
fort and convenience:
Two hundred and seventy-five feet, more
or less, of S-inch water main in 33d street
northwest. between NJ and Prospect streets.
That 200 feet more or less, Of 6-inch
water main be laid in 10th street between
Monroe and Newton streets northwest, and
$50 feet. more or less, of S-inch water main
be laid in Monroe street, east from 10Th
street northwest.
That 142 feet, more or less, of 3-inch pipe
be laid to extend the present water service
now terminating in front of the NJ Street
High School to the water main on the north
side of New York avenue, at a cost of S2o5
chargeable to the appropriation for public
schools, District of Columbia, 1907 repairs
to plumbing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03

All Amateur Pictures Printed, Sc Up.
In real velox. WILSON'S. TIP 9th St NV
jy12-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03
PLANS FOR MASONIC FAIR.
Board Of Control Receives Reports
Denoting Progress.

At a meeting Of the board Of control Of
the Masonic fair, to be held in Convention
Hall April IL to May next, last evening in
the committees headquarters in the Leman
building, reports Of the chairmen of the
various committees were received show
ing the progress made. Only the general
outlines Of the work Of the committees were
talked over last night and the specific feat
ures Of the fair are not developed suff1-
ciently to admit of definite announcement
Chairman B. F. Smith of the general COM
mittee called the assemblage to order about
8 o'clock. Soon afterward 1t became clear
that some of the committee chairmen did
not fully understand what is required of
their committee and more specific outlines
were desired. AS result President Smith
appointed a committee Of six to define the
duties of each of the committees. The
members of that committee are Frank A.
Sebring, chairman; Greed NJ. Fulton, Harry
Stamford, M. e. Allies, w. w. Jermain and
L. r. CHM. This committee, 1t was an
nounced. will meet at 4:30 o'clock Friday
afternoon.
President Smith announced the appoint
ment of the executive committee Of the
board of control. It will be composed of B.
F. Smith, president, ex off1cio; one Of the
three vice presidents, who are F. A. Sc
bring. L. r. CHM and ]. S. Jones; F. r.
Underwood, secretary: Harry Stamford
and Greed NJ. Fulton. Upon this committee
will fall much of the work Of arranging the
details Of the general plan of the fair.
Reports of progress were received from
A. c. Moses, chairman of the committee on
cash contributions; J. A. Sample, chairman
of the committee on finance; ]. L. Marshall
chairman of the committee of ladies'; w. w.
Jermain, chairman of the press committee:
Sterling Kerr, chairman Of the auditing
comittee A. D. Marks, chairman of the
publicity committee; w. Fl. Franklin, chair
man Of the committee on tickets and
ho dSync 41,@sr 80
mittee on history and archiveE; w. T. Belt
chairman of the public safety committee.
The next meeting of the board of control
will be held Tuesday. evening, January 8.
and 1t is expected that at that time all the
committees will be announced in full The
chairman are busy seeking men for the
committees who will be able to devote time
meeting 1t Is expected the plans will begin
to develop rapidly. The board of control
will meet every Tuesday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03
At St. Paul's M. E. Church South.

st. Paurs NJ. E. Church South, corner ID
and S streets northwest, was specially
decorated for the social function as well
as the religious services which ended in
watch meeting The pastor and his
sister, Miss Jefferies, began to receive their
friends and members of the church at 10
o'clock pm. in the lower auditorium Of the
church.
Religious services began at II o'clock p.
m. with hymns and a Scripture lesson by
the pastor. Miss Bigelow rendered lone
Sweet and Solemn Thought" Mr.. Robert
S. Whaley was the leader of the choir Of
fifteen voices.
At few minutes to II o'clock all present
knelt in silent prayer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Mamie Johnson, a twelve-year- color
ed girl. was bitten on her left arm yester-
day afternoon by a dog belonging to Mr..
west. The child was in the alley in rear of
the home of Mr.. Phillips at the time she
was attacked by the canine. Her wound
was dressed at kenner's drug store.
Mary Campbell, coiored, twenty-five years
OF age whose home is at A Jackson street
northeast, was arrested last night by Po-
Hceman Hunt of the sixth precinct and de-
tanned at the station until her father could
call and take charge of her She was ar
rested because she trying to purchase
carbOlic acid at two drug stores near Sd
and q streets northeast
An elderly colored man named James
johnson, whose home is at 1901 Freeman s
alley called at the second precinct police
station yesterday afternoon and complained
that he was suffering intense pain. He said
he had been injured by falling from a rail-
road building at Ivy City. Capt. Sullivan
heard the statement and had Johnson taken
to Freedmens Hospital
William Campbell colored. thirty-five
years of age. Who resided at Brookland,
died suddenly yesterday afternoon while
seated in coal wagon He was on his way
from University Station to Soldiers Home
with load of coal when he suffered an
attack of heart failure and fell from the
wagon a certificate of death from natural
causes was given and his relatives were
notified to take charge of his remains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03

Samuel Johnson cOlored, seventy years
old, dropped dead in room at his home,
rear 1867 31st street northwest shortly
after O'Clock yesterday afternoon. After
an investigation had been made by Capt.
Schneider of the seventh precinct, 1t was
declared that the old man died from nat
ural causes.
Johnson had been sick for some time,
having been confined to his bed for some
days. Yesterday afternoon he crawled out
of bed, and while standing up nearby he
fell to the floor. and before any one reach
ed him he was dead. The morgue was no
titled, and the body was removed there
later Coroner hewitt Will look into the cir
cumstauCes Of the death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers ior
Fort Monroe, Norfolk and all points sou'h'
every day in the year at $50 pm
Electric trains from 18th street and PENN
sylyania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly
10 am to 2 pm. Arlington and Alexan-
dria every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct brloge 1or
Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church nan
hourly.
Ferry steamer Callahan to AleAahoriA
hourly from $50 a to $50 pm
For Rock Creek bridge. Geological PARK
Chevy Chase and Observation-Disclosures cars
from 18th street and New York avenue
every fifteen minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03
FRANCIS ]. wooDMAN, JR., DEAD
After Long Illness High School Boy
Passes AWAY.

Francis ]. Woodman, jr., son of DR..
Francis ]. Woodman of the medical d1vi-
sion of the pension Office and Jennie Cutter
Woodman, died last evening at the resi-
dence of his parents, 634 A street north
east, after lingering and painful illness.
Deceased was regarded as lad of ster-
ling worth and endowed with rich musical
talent. He was in his second year in the
Central High School.
Funeral services will be held in st.
James P. E. Church, 9Th street northeast,
OF which the deceased was a communicate,
next Saturday morning at $50 o'clock. The
interment will be at Somersworth, NJ H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03
WORLDS [EIM]O[L|LDIEIN17
is Cuticura Ointment.

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and chappings, for red, rough and greasy COM
plexions for sore, itching burning hands and feet
for baby rashes feelings and chafngs and for all
the purposes Of the toilet bath and nursery, CUT
cura Ointment, assisted by Cuticura Soap. is in
valuable.
Complete External and Internal Treatment for
Every Humor Of Infants. Children and Adults con-
sists Of Cutcura Soap (25c). to Cleanse the Skin;
Cuticura Ointment (50c), to Heal the Skin. and
Cuticura Resolvent (50c. in the form Of Chocolate
Coated Pills, 25c. per vial Of 60), to Purify the
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03

An automobile accident on a lonely road
was the starting point of one of the most
astonishing romances on record. Read all
about II in Kate Meredith, Financier," c.
q. Cutcliffe Hyne's newest. greatest novel.
1t has not yet appeared in book form, but
will begin serial publication in this paper
on JanuarN ). 1t is ninth of the epoch-mak-
ing Sl5O006 series published in The Satur-
day and Sunday Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03
Man Accidently Shoots Himself.

Johnson Scott, twenty-eig years of age
whose home is at 1439 Pierce place, acct
dentally discharged a revolver last nigh
while he was cleaning the weapon at hi.
home, and came near killing himself. The
bullet from the weapon tore three teeth
from his mouth and also inflicted q seriou.
wound. Scott was taken to Freedmen.
Hospital. where the surgeons repaired thu
damage as well as they could and sent tn,
patient to ward. 1t 10 expected that he
will recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03
Will Try the Houdini Stunt.

At the next meeting OF the Policemen
Association. to be held Saturday night at
X. of +. Hall, 1912 9th street northwest, the
committee on entertainment will give a
musical program and will also present
Messrs. Cornell and Allen. who will submit
to being nailed in pine box and will es-
cape without damaging the box
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03

Geyer Is a Model Host.
Visit his Winter Garden any evening and
pleasant time is assured. 1897 14th. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03
Harmony Council Meeting.

Harmony Council. Daughters of America.
held watch meeting at 9O2 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest. Monday evening after
the regular business meeting, including
election of officers The past state councillor
of the ]. o. U A. M. Order and past state
councillor of D. of AS led march into
the banquet room. where a monster turkey
with accompanying eatables was waiting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03
A Word to Parents and Children.

Many parents constantly regret lack OF
during childhood. 'Tis the plain and sim
pie duty of every parent to have children
take up music not only as an accomplish
ment and source of pleasure, but because
1t is now considered quite essential to COM
plete ones education. Thousands Of homes
have been made brighter and more attrac-
tive through the medium Of our schools
and as the instruction is absolutely free
every child &c to 20 years. in Washington
and suburbs should be urged to join. Mr.
and Mrs. Frank T. Benjamin's Free Violin
School, Friday. January 4. pm, Pythian
Temple, 1912 9th St, bet Mass. and l.. In
struction book, s2.25. Instruments furnished
free at class room. Ja2-2t"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03
If You Need New Furniture

call and see the elegant new sample pieces
direct from manufacturers to be sold by
auction Saturday, commencing IL am.
Everything new and guaranteed perfect
Wilson & Mayors, 1927 and 1923 G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03
An Oil Heater Special at 9Oc.
A. Eberly's Sons, rs 7th st. NV.
Great Bear Spring Water, a Gal, SOC.
Office, 7O4 18th ST. Phone Main 962.

The bursting OF a blood vessel in his leg
caused William J. Miller. thirty years of
age. residing at SIT l. street southeast.
some uneasiness last night He was at the
barn of the Capital Traction Company, Sth
and l. streets southeast, when he discover
ed that he was losing blood and was re-
moved to the Casualty Hospital in an am
bulance The flow of blood was soon stop
ped and he was able to go home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"The Ninety and Nine" S:lo
pm.
Belasco-Eddie Foy in THE Earl and the
Girl" SIS pm.
Columbia-Harry Bulger in The Man
nom Now" SIS pm.
Chase s-Polite vaudeville. S:15 pm.
Majestic-Billy S. Clifford in "A Jolly
Baron" SIS pm.
Observation-Disclosures earle in 1.-The Spring
Chicken" S:l5 pm.
New Lyceum-"The Kentucky Belles'
SIS pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03
Gives a Brownie" PARTY.

Mrs. Linnie Moore. wife of DR.. l.. B.
Moore. dean of the teachers college, How
ard University. entertained the evening of
the 31st ultimo the members of the
Brownie" Club at her residence, Howard
University. Mrs. Moore was assisted nv
Miss Bertha Syphax, Miss Lula We're Chill
ders. Mrs Lucy Messers Davis and Miss
Morrison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03
Fined for Stealing Whisky.

After being caught in a trap. 1t is al
legged John Swails was arrested Tuesday
by Policeman Lntler of the first precinct
on charge of stealing whisky from the
bar room of Edward Roach, corner of 14th
street and Ohio avenue northwest. Judge
Muilowny, who heard the case in the Po-
lice Court yesterday, ordered Swails to
pay $40 for the theft OF the three plnts of
whisky which he is alleged to have taken.
or to spend thirty days in jail in default OF
payment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-03
Best Pies for Home Tables.

The home folks will never grow tired of
having Holmes genuine homemade Pies
for dessert. The most delicious pies that
skilled home pastry cooks can turn out.
Mince, pumpkin and other favorite kinds.
Zoe. Delicious Homemade Fruit Cake. Csc.
Id. Holmes Bakery, list & E SITS, phones E.
1440 & 1441. 1t