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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
Kneisel Quartet.

The last concert this season of the Kneisel
Quartet took place at the Willard banquet
hall last evening, and was attended by
a large audience, which fully attested the
popularity of this organization. There
were but three numbers on the program,
but these were calculated to show the quar-
tet at its best. The opening number was
Beethoven's quartet in E fiat major, in four
movements. all of which were given with
that finish which always characterizes this
quartet. The Scherzando vivace was espe-
cially pleasing, but the entire work gave
great satisfaction. The next number. was
an arrangement of Chopins "Lento," for
violoncello. with ACCOMPANYING of strings.
1t was played with great feeling by MI.
Alvin Schroeder who is to retire from the
quartet at the close of this season to ac-
cept a position abroad, and there is great
regret that he will no longer be heard in
this country. At the close of this number
Mr.. Schroeder was given the most raptu-
rous applause, which brought him back
again and again. The last number was
Haydn's quartet in minor, which had al
ready been played twice before this season
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
Debates Child Labor Problem.

The Debating Society of the Howard
University held a meeting Thursday even
ing at which the question, THAT Child
Labor Should Be Regulated Throughout the
United States by Federal Law" was dis
cussed. The judges decided in favor of the
negative, represented by N. A. Scott Of
Laneville, Ala. and Mr.. Bennett of Bran
don, Miss. The affirmative debaters were
H. W. Shields of New York city and ]. H.
Wilson of Washington. Before the dis
cussion was entered upon r. D. Brokenburr
of Hampton, Va, gave an instrumental
solo. Mr.. Wilkinson of Cleveland, Ohio,
gave an address on the civilization Of the
Filipino
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
NIGHT SCHOOL REPORT
LIST OF PROMOTIONS ANNoUNC-
ED By MANAGEMENT.

Announcement Of the names Of the pupils
Of the Franklin night school who have sue
cessfully passed the courses Of study in the
various grades during the scholastic year
has been made. Those who are transferred
to the classes Of the Business Night High
School are: Marie Bayne. Edith I. Boss,
Harriet Beach. Mary Fitzpatrick, Mabel
Larcombe, Sarah Leon, Blanche Steiner,
Stella Scharf, Carl r. Baldus, Charles
Beaumet, w. A. Collier, Frank Donaldson,
Philip Malleke. Edward McConaghy, Wood
ford Smith, John Steppe, Harry Sullivan.
Harold Seals Maurice King. Frederick
Souder, H. K. Pfeiffer, John Wood, Frank
Williams, Harry Selinger and James E.
Oakley.
Promoted from seventh to eighth grade:
Ethel Barr, May Hunt, Mary Kenney,
my Reid, Sadie Steiner. Corban Rudy,
William Rupertus, Otto Scheps.. William
Strauss. Michael Sullivan. Isadore Turoff
and Louis Weintromb.
Promoted from sixth to seventh grade:
Katie George. Angelina johnson, Mary
Klatt Amelia Giese Edna Larcombe, E. c..
Anderson. Abraham Angel, William Bates.
Harry Bruce, Earl Castle, Abe Cordova,
Simon Dent, William Ferry, Dudley Cor
don, E. T. Offutt, Oswald O'Neil. VIM.
Ballenger, Joseph Bilbrey, Jack Canella,
Raymond Escherick. Harvey Fetzer, War
rem Fox, Harry Frazier. Roman Harding,
Albert Herbert, Carl Herman, Fred Hiser,
John Hurney. Albert Jaeger, Samuel Kay,
Harry Lohmeyer, Elmer Mantz, Jerome
May, James McIver, Wendell Phillips. Wal
ter Rice, Fendall Robinson, Julius Rose,
Emmett Riner. George Seymour, Louis Shul-
man and Louis Wasser
Promoted to sixth grade: Marie Horen-
berg, Mariana Cardenas. Latham Humph-
ries, George Joelson, Wayland Jones, Fran
czis Patay, Max Rubin and Reginald Wyer.
Promoted to fifth grade: Mrs. Beckman,
Esther Dick, Jennie Dick, Mrs. Hunt, Leon
Malson, Ayoob Rizik, Francis Storey, John
WEIGH and Theodore Young.
Promoted from foreign class A to fourth
grade: Walter Markoff, William DEM
brosky, Marcus Goldenberg, Anthony La
Mamma and Philip La Mamma.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
WILLIAM F. PARISH DEAD.
OldTime Resident of District Sue
cumbs After Brief Illness.

Mr. William F. Parish, a well-known resi-
dent Of Prince George county Md, died at
his residence. near Lanham's, about
o'clock yesterday morning, in the eighty
fifth year of his age. Mr.. Parish was
native of Fredericksburg, Va, where he
learned the printing business, and early In
life was employed in many parts of the
country, travelling much in the south. He
was known specially to the craft in ante
bellum days. in New Orleans, where he
worked on the Picayune, and in Richmond,
Petersburg and other Virginia cities and
towns. He came to Washington about
1885, and was a eompositor on the Union,
Congressional Globe and other papers here,
working under Thomas Richie, John c.
Rives, Beverly Tucker and others.
Returning to Virginia now West Vir-
ginia). Mr.. Parish went into business at
Lewisburg, where he established the
Greenbrier Independent and printed the rec
ords of the court of appeals of the state,
which sat alternately at Richmond and at
Lewisburg. He returned to Washington at
the outbreak of the civil war, and for sew
eral years resided in the eastern section of
the city. but about 1867 ne purchased
farm in Prince George county, upon which
few years later he took up his residence.
When the late Charles B. Calvert was
representative in Congress from Maryland
Mr.. Parish received an appointment in the
office Of the auditor for the War Depart
HleHt ana with put little lntermlSSlOn per-
formed his duties till a week ago. when an
attack of pneumonia set in and caused his
death. Until his last illness he was exceed
ingly active, and, declared he could move
rapidly a youngster
Mr. Parish was a grandson of Larkin Far
ish, a soldier of the Virginia line in the
revolution, and was well read in the history
of the state Few natives, it is claimed
were better acquainted than he with the
history of the District and of its people in
ante bellum days. He retained his faculties
to the last. and was never more happy
than when he was relating interesting
events in the lives of celebrities, national
and local. and recalling memorable scenes
in the Senate and House of Representa-
tives.
His wife was Miss Marcia Coggin, sister
of Robert w. Goggin, and eight children
were born to them five of whom died in
infancy. Two daughters survive him-Mrs.
Julia Downs and Miss Anna Parish. He
was member of the Masonic fraternity for
more than half a century.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
Definition of "Play.'

Judge Mullowny and George Jordan, COL
ored. differed in the Police Court today
regarding the definition of play. Jordan
was sentenced to Imprisonment in Jail
for 2io days. He was charged with making
an assault on Mary Williams.
Mary told Judge Mullowny that she had
been friendly with Jordan, and that when
Inc called to see her yesterday they had
q dispute and Jordan chased her out of
The house and later struck her in the back
81 the head with a brick. She showed
q spot on the back of her head covered
with plaster, which she said wa the result
OF the blow.
Il just playin with her" Jordan ex-
planned. In play | chased her out of the
house. and thea ! was hugging her and
had the brick in my hand when II sud
denly slipped and accidentally struck her
in the head"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
TAKES HIS OWN LIFE
CHARLES ABBOTT FIRES BULLET
THROUGH HIS HEAD.

Being short in his accounts and knowing
the matter would be discovered this morn
ing. Charles Abbott, twenty years OF age,
committed suicide last night by shooting
himself. Abbott was employed by Wade &
Hedges, stock brokers, who are In busi-
ness at 500 G street. The young man was
manager of a branch Office at 400 9Th street
northwest, where the fatal shooting &C.
Cured Just what time the shooting was
done is not known. His body was found
about $50 o'clock, when his employers and
their attorney went to the office to exam
Inc the books for the purpose of ascertain
ing the condition of affairs, having suspect
ed there was something wrong in the ac-
counts of their manager.
Upon entering the oL.ce Mr.. Wade STUN
bled over Abbotts body, and when 1t was
seen that he was dead the police were nOti-
fed. Detectives Hartigan and Evans and
the sixth precinct police went to the office
to take charge of the body and to make an
investigation. Lying upon the floor was
the dead body of Abbott with the revolver
clutched in his right hand.
Notes Explanatory.
Notes which the young man had written
to his employers and his father explained
the cause of suicide. The note he had
written to his father. julius Abbott, living
at 234 AZ street southwest, reads:
My Dear Father: have been an awful
liar have not only lost $1,000 belonging
to Wade & Hedges, but all of my own
money and not a small sum of yours. To
tell the truth, have not cent l could call
my own. THE LIAR, CHARLIE"
In the message to his employers he said:
You win be surprised to learn that am
1900 short in my accounts with you. The
C notes. which you will find in my
pockets, are all bogus II. owes me nothing
and c. owes s25. l would like TO make
good. but | cannot.
CHARLES ABBOTT"
. 1t had been the custom of the young man
10 turn in statements of his business at the
close of each day. but his cash was settled
only at the close of each week. Worthless
paper had been used to carry his daily ac-
counts, but Abbott realized that this morn
ing would bring about conditions which
would render criminal prosecution possible.
and 1t was in order to avoid the disgrace
that he chose death
Possible Attempt to Play Markets.
The young MANS employers think his
shortage is due to/his efforts to beat the
stock market. 1t is certain that he had
been falling behind for several weeks and
that his shortage was carried by the notes
he had made out. The condition of the
New York market. it is thought, caused
him to lose heavily this week.
The parents of the young man were
notified and the father had an undertaken
take charge of the body and prepare it for
burial. Abbott's parents and two brothers
the shock of the tragic death of the young
man.
His funeral will probably take place
Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
Death of Former Washinstonian.

George w. Mantz. known in sporting cir
Giles in this city several years ago, died sud-
denly yesterday morning in the Maryland
University Hospital Baltimore. He was
taken 10 the hospital by his wife. and was
unconscious when he reached the institu-
ton. He died without regaining conscious
ness. his death being due to cerebral
hemorrhage. Mantz was in this city two
days ago and at that time he complained Of
Illness His remains will be cremated in
Baltimore and the ashes will De brought
here and buried. Many years ago Mantz
conducted saloon at 18th and c streets
northwest. his place of business being the
headquarters for sporting men. He was in
terested In prize fights and In dogs, often
ofhciating at events referee. 1t Is
thought he was worth about $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
ADJUSTMENTS.

EBERT HUBBARD WILL GIVE HIS NEW Lee
ture. The Spirit Of the Times" at the Columbia
h ssefs IN Tuesday MHssh III q 80
Tin Topham'sl. Prices, 81, 75c.. soc. mh16-2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
]. q. Small & Sons, Florists.
Washington and New York.-Advt.
woman's Press Association.

At the meeting of the Womans National
Press Association In the Public Library,
last evening, DIR. Mia B. Sharp of Madison.
Wis, was admitted to membership, and
was named as representative from that
state on the program of Press day at the
jamestown exposition, June and o. A
tentative program was announced, made
UP of writers from various parts of the
United States. There will be an address of
welcome from member of the exposition
board, and the program will also be inter-
spersed with music furnished by the man.
agement.
Mrs. Belva A Lockwood and Mrs. Emf
lie d. Martin of New York were chosen
as delegates to the National Arbitration
and Peace Congress, converting In New
York April IA to II.
A press progressive euchre will prob
any pe neru d. me for.iss apr. .,n T. ah =
prize given for the most points made by
each group.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
DEATH OF RALPH WELLS.
Retired Banker, Who Devoted Forty
Years to Christian Effort.

Mr.. Ralph Wells Of New York city, who
has made Washington his winter home for
the past ten years, died suddenly in this
city at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Wells was born in New York city JAN
uary "a, 1925. ne was the son of Ralph
Wells and Mary Anna Nichols Wells. He
studied law In the Office Of Judge Belts,
but decided not to enter upon the practice
of his profession, and chose business ca
reer. He established a banking house in
Wall street, where for several years he was
remarkably successful. Early in life he
married Miss Sarah Adams, daughter of
John Adams, who was for many years
president of the Fulton Bank in New York
Mrs. Wells died two years ago.
Mr.. Wells retired from business more
than forty years since in order to devote
himself entirely to Christian work and the
service of his fellowmen in every helpful
and philanthropc way. He was an earnest
Christian and, it is said, exhibited in his
Christian service the same wisdom that had
made him successful in the world of busi-
ness. At the age of twenty-five he was
made an elder in Dr. Huttons church, New
York, and for the last thirty years has
held the same Office In the church Of which
DR.. H ward Crosby was SO long the pastor
Mr.. Wells was interested in and identi-
fed with all the great Christian movements
of his time. For many years he was easily
the foremost Sunday school leader and
speaker of the country. He organized and
built up Grace Mission, which In its time
was the model Sunday school as well as
the larges in New York, and superintended
1t for long time.
In connection with Richard Jesup, Nor
ris X. Jesup, DR.. Howard Crosby and 9TH
ers, he planned and furthered the organiza-
ton of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton. During the ten years of his residence
in Washington, Mr.. Wells exerted himself
with the same energy and earnestness In
the Christian and benevolent life of the
city. He labored In all churches, minstered
in all missions, visited the sick, helped the
poor and worked to the last for the saliva
ton and uplifting of men.
Mr.. Wells leaves three children, Mr..
Ralph Wells, jr., of Montana; Mrs. F. Muir
ray ELEPHANT of Englewood, N. j., and an
unmarried daughter, Miss Anne Adams
Wells.
The funeral will take place from the
Church of the Covenant tomorrow after
noon at o'clock, and the interment will
be at Englewood cemetery by the SIDE of
his wife
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16

Ice Cream Famed for Purity and Rich
ness. It's C. & S. Excellent Velvet Kind
DTugcis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
Balmy Weather Tomorrow.

The outlook for st. Patrick's day, from
q weather standpoint, was said to be good
by Prof, Edward B. Garriott of the
weather bureau this afternoon. The reports
today indicate that it will be a typical
balmy spring day.
There is chance for spring shower or
two" added the forecaster, but on the
whole the general character of the day will
be fair and warmer"
II the day turns out to be as smiling as
predicted, it Is believed there will be a
beauty promenade along Pennsy lvania ave-
nue. and other thoroughfares of the city
and many will take advantage of the occa-
sion to exhibit new d natty spring Co.'S
tunes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
DAMDRWIFF KILLS HA0|R
Cuticura Soap Kills Dandruff.

Cutlcura soap Kills Dandruff.
81 was troubled with dandruf my head ever
since was twelve years old. had beautiful hair
up to that time. The dandrun destroyed my hair.
/ tried everything could hear of. had no doc.
tor but went into a drug store where was wen
acquainted and asked the druggist II he knew Of
anything that would be good for me. He said: OF
course do. Just get cake Of Cuticura Soap
got 1t, and 1t did my hair good the first time
used it. My sister-inaw couldn't keep the dandruff
of the top Of her baby's head, and the hair
wouldn't grow. was there. had cake Of Cuti-
cura Soap with me. told her about 1t, and gave
her the Cuticura Soap, and In about three months
went there again. the child's head was covered
with hair and not sign Of dandrun. My sister
said 1t was the cutIcura Soap. The child Is not
past three years old and has a lovely head of hair
Mrs. e. W, Shigley. Columbus, KAN, Oct.~ 25
1905"
Every Humor Of Infants. Children and Adults con-
sists of Cnticura Soap t25c.) to Cleanse the Skim
cuticura Ointment t50c) to Heal the Skin. and
Cuticura Resovent t50c) Tin the form Of Chocolate
Coated Pills, 25c. per vial OF COZ to Purify the
Blood. Sold throughout the world Potter Drug &
Chem. Corp, Sole Props. Boston, Mass.
OMailed Free. New 4S-page Skin Book"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
Sunday Program of Y. M. c. A.

Robert NJ. Moore pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, is announced for the
gymnasium meeting in the Young Men S
Christian Association tomorrow afternoon
at $50 o'clock. His subject will be THE
Man Who Wouldn't Run" At 3 o'clock in
the lobby stereopticon views of the lie of
Christ and paintings by Tissot will be ex-
hibited. All men are cordially invited.
At 80 pm. there will be a meeting in the
West Washington Baptist Church under the
auspices of the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION. Representative Y. NJ c. A.
workers will speak and cornet solos will be
rendered by Miss Grace Beelman.
At the Colored Branch Y. NJ. c. A. in
True Reformers' Hall, 10Th and L streets,
Commissioner H. B. F. mcfarland will
make an address upon The Victorious
Life" The musical program will be par
ticpated in by Clarence Cameron White
and the famous Temple Quartet The
meeting opens at $3.50 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
FUNERAL OF SILAS c. RoBB.
Remains Inferred This Afternoon in
Arlington Cemetery

The funeral of Silas c. Robb, who died
last Thursday, occurred this afternoon from
the family residence, s21 9Th street south
east. The services were conducted by Rev.
George w. King. pastor of Dumbarton
Avenue Baptist Church. The pallbearers,
chosen from the membership of Potomac
Post, No. II, of the Grand Army Of the
Republic. were Messrs. A. w. Kirkley, J. T.
Bowel, G. w. Gladmon, w. L. Schmallhoff.
Fred Fritz and j. J. Lewis.
Mr.. Robb was a member Of the famous
Knapp Battery of Light Artillery, which
was formed in Pennsylvania, and which
rendered signal service to the Union cause
during the civil war. The interment was in
Arlington cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
for Purchase of Home.

A conference of the several committees
appointed to take steps in connection with
the purchase of a permanent home build
ing for the United Spanish War Veterans
of this city and the members of the de-
partment, has been called by Capt. j.
Walter Mitchell department commander.
for tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at the
home of Department Adjutant William
Peacock. oil A street southeast. 1t is ex-
pected that Mrs. Ida NJ. Galloway, who is
an officer of the national auxiliary to the
Spanish War Veterans; Mrs. Lizzie w.
Calver. the District president, and other
ladies will meet with the veterans to dis
cuss plans for home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
CITY AND DISTRICT.

A special concert by the Peoples Mission
orchestra. which is to be free. and given
under the direction of DIR. Ben MaGert, is
announced for tomorrow evening at the big
meeting in the mission auditorium, 90
Pennsylvania avenue. Mr.. George w.
Hsvell will be the director of the service
and the singing, and there will be talks and
testimonies by the converts and others.
The third annual ball last Thursday
evening by the Associated Buffers in
Masonic Temple. was largely attended. The
hall was artistically decorated with Ameri-
can flags and palms. a section of the
Marine Band furnished the music
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
In Making Berens' Rye Bread

specially milled rye and German methods
are employed. These explain the superior
deliclousness and nourishing value of this
popular pure food. You never tasted any
other rye bread like Berens. At grocers'.
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers. 1or
Fort Monroe, Norfolk and all points SOUTH
every day in the year at $50 pm.
Electric trains from 18th street AMI Penn
sylvania avenue for Mount vernon houriy'
10 m. to . pm. Arlington and Alexandria
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge 1or
Arlington. Fort Myer and Falls Church hair
hourly.
Ferry steamer Callahan to Alexandra
hourly from $50 am. to $50 pm.
For Rock Creek bridge, Geological Park.
Chevy Chase and Observation-Disclosures cars
from 10Th street and New York avenue
every fifteen minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
crispus Attacks at Jamestown.

Mrs. A. NJ. Curtis. fiscal agent Of the
negro exhibit, held In conjunction with the
jamestown tercentennial exposition, went
to Boston yesterday to confer with Gov
Guild and Mayor Fitzgerald. and to con-
clude arrangements for the transfer of the
Crispus Attacks monument on Boston Com
mon in that city, to the exposition grounds
at jamestown. The use of the historic
statue of the negro patriot of the revolu-
tionary war was granted largely upon the
recommendation of Senator Henry Cabot
Lodge. and 1t will occupy a conspicuous
position in front of the $4,000 negro build
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
Badly AFFLICTED
w t|h Eczema
For More Than Two ears-Tries
Physicians, Patent Remedies, Old
Women and Quack Cures and
Found No Relief.
USES GWTlGWRA AND is
SOON SOUND AND WELL

81 was very badly afflicted with eczema for more
than two years. The parts affected my limbs
below the knees I tried all the physicians IN the
town and some in the surrounding towns. and also
tried all the patent remedies that heard Of, be-
sides all the cures advised by old women and
quacks, and found relief whatever until 1 COM
menced using the Cuticura Soap. Cuticura OInt-
ment, and Cuticura Resolvent. In the Cutieura
Remedies found immediate relief, and was soon
sound and well. C. V. Beltz, Tippecanoe Ind,
Nov. 15 'O5.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
The Pellman-Gage Sale at sloan's.

The most important local event next week
will be the "Pellman-Gage sale" at Sloan's
Art Gallery, 14O7 G street. This sale in
cludes rare specimens of rich mahogany
furniture in the old and unusual shapes,
scarce books, Sheffield plate, Persian rugs
and carpets, curious mirrors, East Indian
art and metal wares, china, glass, paint
lngs, curios, etc; pew in st. Johns
Church is also included. The exhibition
opens Monday at 0 am. and continues UNI
til Wednesday at II am, when the sale
will begin. Catalogues at the gallery, 1407
G eet.-Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
Prominent Speakers Scheduled.

Interest in the fourth meeting to promote
the George Washington University endow-
ment fund to be held Monday evening at
$50 o'clock in the New Willard is in
creased by the announcement that the
speakers of the evening will be Justice
John NJ. Harlan of the United States Su-
preme Court, who for many years has
been professor of law in the university;
Rev. c. Ernest Smith, rector of St. Thomas
Church, and Robert n. Harper, president
of the American National Bank. A num-
Der of additional subscriptions have been
received during the past week and these
will be announced at the meeting Monday.