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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25

argued today before the state court of
appeals at Richmond. Mrs. Burroughs Sc
cured a verdict in the corporation court
in this city, but the organization. how
ever, carried the case to the higher court.
The funeral of Meriweather r. Car
was held at z o'clock yesterday after
noon from the residence of his sister,
Mrs. ]. w. Rice. 212 South Pitt street
Rev. W. J. Morton of Christ Episcopal
Church conducted the services. The
pallbearers were Hubert Snowden. J..
B. Robinson, G. William Ramsay, Car
roll w. Ashby, Brooke Carter and Capt.
in Bethel cemetery
Mr. r. c. MercerNof the Jerry McCau-
ley Mission of New York yesterday
afternoon delivered an address before
mems meeting in Epworth Hall. of
the George r. Hill Memorial in which
he related the story of a transformed
life. Rev. w. w. Vanarsdale, pastor
Thanksgiving sermon last night at his
church. before the members of Mount
Vernon Council, No. 1, Daughters of
America
Carter Brothers, who conduct a store
on upper King street have reported to
the police that two dozen pairs of UNI
dressed kid gloves We're stolen from
their place of business Wednesday last.
The police are investigating the theft.
Policeman Herbert Knight this morn
Ing received letter from Mary NJ
Dean. colored. who lives in Fairfax
county. Va, asking him to assist her
In locating her husband, Morris Dean,
who is supposed to be in this city.
Mrs. w. w. Domaine and son Windsor
have returned from a visit 70 Prince
William county, Va. They were absent
three weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25
He CoUGHED UP.
Suspect Carried a $40 Bill in His
Mouth.

While working in the ballroom of the
Wadsworth home. 1901 Massachusetts
avenue. last Saturday. ]. w. Taylor lost
his pay amounting to SIS. He suspected
the other workmen who were there, and
asked If they objected to being searched
All agreed to that procedure except
George Butler. Policeman Brown of the
third precinct was called in after George
ob1e cted. and searched Butler, the search
resulting in the finding of no money.
Policeman Brown decided. however, that
the man who had the money ould carry it
away with him that night and so he waited
for Butler when the quitting time came.
Butler was arrested. but went to the sta
ton house quietly. He was searched
carefully, but the money in his possession
amounted to only $3.50
The officer was about to give up the
search when he suddenly noticed that
one of the prisoners cheeks was swollen.
Cough up" ordered the bluecoat; and
SO bill rolled out of Buffers mouth.
Butler was charged in the Police Court
today with the larceny of the money, and
Judge Kimball ordered him to jail for
three months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25
A SEASONABLE BLAST
Sudden Change in Weather
Brings Snow and Ice
NEARBY TO WASHINGTON
A Foot Of Snow Reported at Frost
burg, Nd, Yesterday.
HEAVY FALL IN VIRGINIA
HEAVY FALL IN VIRGINIA
Started in Saturday Night and Con.
tinued Until Sunday Morning.
Stiff Gale Off the Capes.

CUMBERLAND, Md, November %
Nearly a foot of snow fell at Frostburg
Saturday night and yesterday morning. 1t
broke down the wires, and communica-
ton with all points by telephone and tele-
graph *as cut Off Much sleet fell In this
city and the damage was great to tele-
phone, telegraph and electric light lines in
Cumberland, where crossed wires caused
two fires. The Baltimore and Ohio, West
ern Maryland and Cumberland and Penn
sylvania railroads suffered much on &C
count of difficulty of communication. The
Western Maryland Telephone Company
had a number of wires down and cross
arms broken off. The sleet was heaviest
about o'clock yesterday morning.
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company kept its force out all night and
all day making repairs.
FREDERICK, Md. November 25.-The
first snow of the season in Frederick fell
yesterday. Accompanied by raw wind
from the west. the snow continued nearly
all day. changing into rain and sleet to-
ward evening. At one time the noun
tains were covered with a mantle Of white
from one to two inches in depth. but else
where the snow melted as rapidly as 1t
fell Farmers this year have been una
BILE to get in their corn before the first
snow.
HAGERSTOWN, Md, November 25.-It
showed all day, but much Of it melted as
1t fell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25
SPIRITUALISM.
MANY TEACHERS REQUIRED.
Coming Examinations for Places in
the Philippines

The bureau of insular affairs has re-
ceived a cablegram from the governor
general of the Philippine Islands indicat-
Ing that probably 300 teachers will be re-
asired at the beginning of the next school
year. which opens early in June
These teachers will be selected from
among those passing either the teacher
examination or the assistant examina-
tion. which are held semi-annually by the
United States civil service Commission.
The assistant examination is of higher
grade than that for teacher. and appeals
more to those having the benefit of college
or university training. Special examina-
tons will be given during the Christmas
holidays. and it is the desire of the insular
authorities. as we'll as the bureau of in
Sular affairs. that a large number Of
young men should qualify at that time.
This examination will also be open to the
wives. fiancees or other women who are
near relatives of those already in the
service or candidates for positions as
teachers. The age limits are twenty and
forty years. The bulk of the appoint
ments will be made at the entrance salary
of $1,000. Those appointed a result of
the assistant examination will be eligible
without further examination to promotion
to higher positions. including those Of
division Superintendents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25
sNowsToRM IN VIRGINIA.
Covers Ground for Several Inches in
Some Sections.

RICHMOND, Va, November 25.-The
first real snowstorm of the season struck
Virginia yesterday. In many sections
it was mixed with rain and sleet. and
melted as soon as 1t reached the ground
But in northern Virginia, through the
Shenandoah valley. there was a fall Of
several inches of snow that covered the
ground with a white mantle and made the
landscape look like midwinter.
WINCHESTER, Va, November 25-A
heavy snowstorm prevailed in northern
Virginia yesterday covering the ground
to depth of four inches. This Is the
earliest snowfall here in years.
MARTINSBURG. ~. Va, November %
"A snowstorm began here about midnight
Saturday and continued throughout the
night and part of the day. The ground
was white yesterday with a considerable
layer of snow.
NORFOLK, Va. November 25.-Stih
gales. raising a heavy sea, have been
blowing on this part of the Atlantic for
the last forty-eight hours. The wind
has maintained a velocity Of about forty
miles an hour at Cape Henry. 1t is
dangerous for shipping on the coast, but
no disasters have been reported. Only
two venturesome coasting steamers, a
United States collier and the battleship
Virginia went to sea from the Chesapeake
Yesterday.
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INJURIES ENDED IN DEATH.
Hugh Brown Succumbed at Freed
mems Hospital Yesterday.


Hugh Brown, the engineer whose skull
was fractured and who was otherwise
injured Saturday afternoon by falling
from the third-story window at his
boarding house, 702 T street north
west. as stated in The Sunday Star.
died at Freedmen's Hospital yesterday
morning about o'clock. Brown did
not regain consciousness before he died;
he was therefore unable to tell the po-
lice or the surgeons the secret he said
he wanted to tell. His body was re-
moved to the morgue and Acting Coro-
ner Glazebrook notified A certificate
OF accidental death was given.
inspector Boardman communicated
with the Chicago authorities to ascer-
tain the whereabouts of relatives of
the deceased, but no response had been
received from them this afternoon.
Members of the knights of the Macca-
bees, of which order the deceased was
a member, took charge of the body
this afternoon and had it removed to
the undertaking establishment of
Adolph ]. Schippert zoos / street, to
be prepared for burial. The body will
be sent to Chicago for burial if rela-
tives of the deceased are located.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS.
W. o. Bradley Suffers Attack While
at His Desk

W. o. Bradley a division chief in the
office of the auditor for the State De-
partment. was stricken with paralysis
about noon today while at his desk. 1t
is stated he had complained of feeling
i'll few minutes before he was stricken.
The ambulance was summoned from the
Emergency Hospital. DR.. Carr. the house
surgeon, responding. DR.. Carr took
charge of the sick man, and assisted
in his removal to the George Washing
ton University Hospital, where his fam
lily physician, DR.. George NJ. Ruffin, at
tended him.
Mr.. Bradley is a native of South Caro-
lima, having been born in Abbeyville in
1853. He had been in government en-
ploy since 1893 and his home is at 1907
Massachusetts, avenue northeast. His
relatives were notified of the paralytic
attack, and they hurried to the hospital
to see him. 1t was stated this afternoon
that while his condition was serious, there
was no immediate danger of death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25
Paymaster Maupin's Find.

Passes Assistant Paymaster Jere
Maupin of the navy, while a passenger
on the Paris Madrid express few months
ago. found on the floor Of his compart-
ment on the train leather bag contain
ing four rings and other jewels aggregat-
ing about $4,000 in value. Failing to find
the owner, he brought the jewels home
with him and on his arrival in this city
turned them over to the paymaster gen.
eral. They have now been delivered to
the Secretary of State and steps will be
taken, through our diplomatic represent
atives in Paris. London and Madrid, to
find the owner of the property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

E STREET between 18th and 10th streets
Catherine A. Newton to Wallace c.
Barron. ST., lot 62. square 1915; S2,7.
WASHINGTON HIGHLANDS-Charl G.
Taylor to Sarah s. Dean, lots 1 and 9,
block g.; So,
BARRY FARM-Anna W. Smith to Dan
lei Michigan, one-half part lot 30, sec
ton Z: $40.
D strict SOUTHEAST near New Jer-
sey avenue-Manor Real Estate and
Trust Company to Philadelphia, Balt1-
more and Washington Railroad Com
pany, part square 693: 81. PhiladeI-
phia. Baltimore and Washington Rail-
road Company to Washington Termi-
nal Company, part square 693; 81.
K STREET NORTHWEST between 10Th
and 18th streets; Max F. Rosinski ct
ux. to Adajah Behrend, part lot 49,
square 2S5; $40.
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Wintry at Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA. November '25.-Phil-
adelphia and vicinity had its first taste
of winter yesterday. when the Atlantic
coast storm brought with it sleet and
snow. The wind rose to velocity of
forty miles an hour and the heavy rain
accompanying 1t turned to sleet and snow
in the morning. The precipitation
amounted to more than two inches.
Beyond some interference with tele-
graphic communication. the storm did
little damage hereabouts.
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Alexandria County News.

Preston Dewey's little daughter a few
days ago, while out at one Of the new
buildings which is being erected at Balls
ton. fell from the second-story window
and broke her arm.
Howard Smoot, who purchased the
Clements property in Ballston. is having
the old building torn down and will erect
a handsome house upon its site.
Rev. Ed J. Richardson, field secretary of
Northern Virginia District Anti Saloon
League. put in strenuous days work
Sunday, the Path instant, for the Anti
Saloon League. He spoke to a good con-
g-egation at Arlington NJ. z. Church
South at II am, at Fort Myer Heights
Baptist Church at 4 pm, and Del Ray
Baptist at 7:3O pm
Clarendon people have secured Miss
Lucy Lynn of Fort Myer Heights as
teacher in their public school.
Messrs. Charles G. and B. Mackall of
Langley made home runs this week. Mr.
Ben Mackall is off again to Florida,
where he has gone to investigate a large
contract.
The Presbyterians of Lewinsvile will
give an oyster supper Wednesday, 9th
instant for the benefit of their church
Miss Florence Taylor and Mr.. Carl
Jenkins of Ingleside We're married In
Washington, d. c., last week by Rev.
Howden. rector of ST Johns Church,
georgetown, u. {.
minstrel show will be held at the
Masonic Hall, Columbia school house, at
Arlington, Friday, November %, for the
benefit of A lington Presbyterian Church.
The Cherrydale Citizens Association
held meeting a few days ago at the
home of Mr.. Clayton c. Donaldson, and
elected the following officers: c. c. Dom
aldson. president: r. b. Harrison, first
vice president; W. Johnson, second vice
president; Walter Marcy, third vice
president; r. A. r. Taft, secretary; n. NJ
Parker assistant secretary. and F. F.
Barley. treasurer.
Seven building lots have been secured
for public school site on the Dominion
heights.
The Methodist Protestants at Cherrydale
hope to be able to occupy their new house
OF worship about December Is.
The people of Bancroft have secured
Mrs; NJ. NJ. Fairfax as teacher of their
public school.
The Methodists hope soon to begin work
on their chapel The ladies' guild of Bar
croft met a few days ago with Mrs. KLEIN
roth. The object of the guild Is to for
ward the work on the new chapel After
the business meeting refreshments were
served.
A citizens association Is to be organi-
Zed at Barefoot. The first work will be
to put down good sidewalks.
y bridge is soon to be built across the
run to make Mackey station, on the Old
Dominion railroad, more accessible to its
citizens.
In order to have a good macadamized
ladies Of Ingleside have organized a
good roads society" Their purpose is to
gave good driveway to each of the
places mentioned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25
Admiral's White Flag Abolished.

By a recent revision of the naval regu-
lations, the adIniral's white flag has been
abolished as a naval flag. Hereafter there
will be but two flags for flag officers a
blue flag fog the senior rear admiral in
command and a red flag for all junior
rear admirals in fleet. That arrange
ment will prevail during the coming
cruise of the Atlantic feet to the Pa
cific coast. Rear Admiral Evans, as the
commander-in-chief. will fly a blue flag
and the other rear admirals commanding
suuadrons and divisions of the fleet will
fly red flags from their flagships. Similar
1y Rear Admiral Dayton. the commander
in-chief of the Pacific fleet. will display
a blue flag and the other admrals in that
fleet will fly red flags. In case the two
fleets are combined under one command,
Rear Admiral Evans. as the senior Of
ficer, will have command and fly the blue
flag
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25
Burton Holmes Travelogue.

Burton Holmes second travelogue was
given at the Columbia Theater last even
ing before an audience that filled the
house. 1t will be repeated this afternoon
at 4:3O o'clock. The subject was Vienna -
but Mr.. Holmes took the spectators to
the environs of the city, down into salt
mine and up to the top of a snow-clad
mountain. giving in detailed motion pic
lures the difficulties and dangers of the
ascent of the Gross Glockner. Starting
outside the city, the spectators were taken
down the Danube to Vienna and there
shown the beauties of the Austrian cap
itol, with some remarkably effective mo-
ton pictures Of the emperor amid magniti-
al reproductions of masterpieces in the
Emperor Friedrich'5 gallery at Berlin were
given, including a Titan, Fra Llppo
Lippi and three Rembrandts, the latter
being especially remarkable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.
Sales Made on Capitol Hill by Stone
& Fairfax.

Stone G. Fairfax, real estate corporation
recently sold the three-story brick dwell
ing 1441 East Capitol street for f. c.
Switzer, the consideration being $4,000.
This firm has also sold for Joseph NJ Car
mody the new two-story brick dwelling Ala
4th street northeast for S4,95O, which the
purchaser will occupy a home.
The building lot at the northwest corner
of 9th street and Massachusetts, avenue
northeast has also been sold by the same
firm and the purchaser is having plans
prepared to erect a handsome residence
for his own occupancy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25
Representative Sherwood and Pen
sions

Representative Sherwood of Toledo, a
few weeks ago took a disabled soldier to
the pension bureau to prove 10 the Off
Gals by actual sight that the man was
entitled to a pension. His action was sue
cessful. but row. it is said Mr.. Sher-
woods office in Toledo has become the
gathering place of all the disabled SOL
diers in the neighborhood. who want to
accompany Mr.. Sherwood to Washington
and descend on the pension bureau to
gather in an income at first hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25
STORM AT ATLANTIC CITY.
High Tide Floods Meadows and Ties
Up Service.

ATLANTIC CITY. N. j.. November o.
The severe northeast storm which pre-
vailed here all day and which was central
off here last night has made high tides,
but little damage has been reported out
side the ripping off Of a few pilings on
Young's old pier.
The meadows were flooded. trolley serv-
ice was interfered with and telegraph and
telephone wires suffered.
At Ocean City house was blown down
and two boats were ripped from their
moornigs and struck the trolley bridge,
holding up trolley trains from Atlantic
City for five hours.
Ocean City train service from Philadel-
phia was stopped because Of a washout
near Sea Isle City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25
Naval Orders.

Capt. z. J. Dorm. retired has been ap-
pointed governor OF Guam, l.. l.
Lieut.. Commander J. c. Leonard, to adj
ditional duty as inspector of ordnance at
the works of Paul S. Reeves & Sons Co.
and the works of Queen & Co., Philadel-
phia, Pa.
Lieut. w. J. Moses has been commits
stoned.
Acting Assistant Surgeon G. c. Thomas
has been appointed an acting assistant
surgeon in the navy from November 20,
1907.
Boatswain A. H. Hewson, to the Pensa-
cola, naval training station, San Fran
cisco, at
Minnesota to the United States Naval
Hospital Washington. D. c., for treat
ment and observation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25
NOTICE TO MERCHANTS.

The Star will publish Sunday December I, edition
in behalf of the retail trade committee of the Chamber of Com
announcing intention of paying the fares of
those the surrounding states who wish do their holiday
shopping and visit the opening of Congress
All the leading have engaged space this issue
Merchants wishing advertising space in this
edition Sunday December copy before -
o'clock noon Saturday, November go.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25
THANKSGIVING DAY PROGRAM.
Free Dinners to Be Served at the
Rescue Homes.

Arrangements have been made by the
directors of the Rescue Home for Men, at
800 Missouri avenue northwest, and the
Haven of Rest for Unfortunate Women,
at 3191z Missouri avenue northwest, for a
Thanksgiving dinner for all who apply at
the two homes next Thursday. An appeal
is made by the directors that grocers do
nate meats and provisions for the dinners,
and that the same be sent to Mrs. Kantz
at the Rescue Home.
The Rescue Home was established in
1888 by Mrs. Laura A. Kantz, to which
the Haven of Rest was added latter The
purpose of the homes is to provide for un-
fortunate men and women until such
time as they can secure employment and
become self-supporting. The homes are
free, and lodging, food and often clothing
are furnished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25
WALKING IN THE RAIN.
The President Takes His Usual
SUNDAY Walk.

President Roosevelt. accompanied by
Assistant Secretary of State Bacon. guard
ed by couple of secret service men, took
his usual stroll yesterday. despite the dis
agreeable weather. They started out in
the afternoon and kept at 1t over soggy
highways for three hours. When they
got back to the White House they were
thoroughly soaked and despatched with
mud.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25
SALE OF HOUSES.
Several Additions to Number OF
Home Owners.

Boss & Phelps Unc) report the sale of
several houses on Columbia Heights, all
Of which will be occupied for homes. The
sales were: For Mr.. H. Philips, premises
No. 3016 11th street northwest, to A. E.
Barber; for F. Frazell premises No. 3O12
18th street northwest, to DR.. Thomas Rice:
for II. Bailey, premises No. 1851 Monroe
street northwest, to Mrs. L. Gardner; for
Richard H. Bailey, premises No 1857 Mon
roe street northwest, to Mrs. Happen; for
L. Fristore, No. 14OS Newton street north
west and premises No. 3O14 14th street
northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25
Reply to Mr.. Schwerin.

The interstate commerce commission,
replying to the statement of R. P
Schwerin, vice president of the Pacific
Mail Steamship Company, that the COM
mission is running the hne, says that the
commission has made no regulations about
the line, providing only that steamship
lines having joint arrangements Wan rail-
ways shall file their rates with the COM
mission
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25
Naval Movements,

The cruisers West Virginia, Colorado,
Maryland and Pennsylvania and battle
ship Nebraska have arrived at Venice,
Cal; the torpedo boats Stockton, String
ham, Thornton and De Long at Annapolis:
the collier Marcellus at Philadelphia, the
torpedo boat Perry at San Diego, the COL
lier Justin at Mare Island, Cal, and the
gunboat Yorktown at San Francisco. The
collier Leonidas has sailed from Ports
mouth, n. H., for Newport News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25
Lieut.. Price Acquitted.

The War Department has been inform
ed of the result Of the court-martial pro-
ceedings in the case of First Lieut.. Sam
uel A. Price, 18th Infantry. That officer
was tried at Havana. Cuba. on the charge
of conduct unbecoming an officer and a
gentleman, the specification being that
he became drunk at Guanajay in Septem-
Der last in violation of "a written promise
to abstain from all Intoxicating drink.
The court found him mot guilty and ac
quilted him. which finding was approved
by Gen. Barry, commanding the Army Of
Cuban Pacificat!on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25
Young Woman Quiets Ex-Convict
With Ak.

CUMBERLAND. Md. November 25.-
Grant Murphy, an ex-convict, who serv-
ed five years in the penitentiary for
breaking into mill. walked into the
home of family named Bender, three
miles from Mill Creek, w. Va, and at
tempted to clean up the place, when Miss
Macy Bender struck him in the back with
a double-bladed AK, knocking him I'M
conscious and cutting a deep wound,
which, it is thought. will prove fatal.
Murphy is stiu unconscious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25
The Thomas at Frisco.

The adjutant general is advised that the
transport Thomas has arrived at San
Francisco, Cal, from Manila, p l., with
troops A, B, c. D. E. H, 1, K, l. and NJ.
4th Cavalry (3S officers and 5s5 enlisted
ment) one veterinarian, one contract sur
geon. two army nurses and eight pris-
onerS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25

Harry Hendra. the hermit of Charles
town, near Homecoming, Md, was found
dead on the porch of his home by a little
girl. He was a native of Scotland. aged
seventy years Hendra retired to his
mountain abode seventeen years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25

A cablegram from Shanghai, China, an
nounces the death there of Miss Beulah
Funk, a missionary of the Christian and
Missionary Alliance. She was the daugh-
ter of Rev. ]. B. Funk of Lancaster, Pa,
a United Brethren minister.