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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
IMPROPER USE OF MAIL.
Charge That May Be Preferred
Against Man Under Arrset.

Mrs. Nettie Bell, colored, wife of a min
lister, and residing at Cos X street, thought
her brother, George w. futile, was still
living when she received a letter from
Philadelphia a few days ago bearing what
purported to be his signature. She had
heard that he died in Pittsburg, Pa. eight
cen years ago, and although she had not
heard from him during that time she was
certain that the letter was from him. The
writer stated that he was Ill and that he
wanted S to pay his railroad fare to this
that her brother was still in the land of
the living that she sent the money without
delay. The next day a dispatch was re-
ceived from her supposed brother. Another
loan was requested and it was granted.
Mrs. Bell yesterday morning visited In
spector Boardman and related the story of
her experience. She called for the pur-
pose of making effort to ascertain
something definite regarding her brother,
an alleged swindler. Inspector Boardman
told her she had probably been swindled,
but she did not agree with him. The man
had asked that responses to his messages
be sent to 400 Nordain street. The Phila-
delphia police were notified and asked to
make an investigation. They informed In
spector Boardman that they had arrested
John S. Graham, colored. for obtaining the
money, and that Graham admitted he was
he had received the money. 1t was sug-
gested that the prisoner be charged with
having used the mails for fraudulent pur-
poses. Mrs. Bell will probably have to go
to Philadelphia to appear as a witness
against Graham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
PATRIOTIC CARNIVAL.
Entertainment by Pupils of Mr.. and
Mrs. FIT. Benjamin.

Juvenile musicians to the number OF
about 800 who have been receiving in
structions since last fall from Mr.. and
Mrs Frank T. Benjamin, entertained a
large audience in Continental Hall, nth
and D streets, last evening. The perform
ance is to be repeated this evening
The entertainment was designated as
patriotic childrens carnival, and the idea
of country and flag was featured.
When the curtain arose the 300 children
were seated on the platform, the violin and
singing chorus of 200 children massed in
the rear. The concert began with the
singing by the chorus of Columbia, the
Gem of the Ocean," large American flag
being unfurled. Instrumental selections
from III Trovatore" and Ben Hur' by the
violin and mandolin club Won applause.
The second part of the program included
drill, illustrating the rise and progress OF
the United States and it's defenders, the
children appearing in appropriate costume
representing Indian chiefs, Purltans, con-
tinental soldiers under Gen. Washington
etc, and Rough Riders.
The prizes will be awarded at the per-
Torrance this evening. Violin outfits, cost
ing $40 will be presented to Dorothy Wal
ton, Lottie and Josephine Parsons.
Friday, June q, to the following young
misses and masters: Walter and Clifford
Ball, Margaret Wertenbaker, John Palmer,
Ralph and Josephine Stambaugh, Mary
and Helen Hotchkiss, r. Edna Adams,
George Bossett Roberts Lewis Northrup
George WISE Elmer MacConchi, George
Towles and Helen and John Stunkel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers Ter
Fort Monroe, Norfolk and jamestown every
evening at $50 and every morning at
o'clock
Electric trains from 10Th street and Penn
sylvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly,
10 am. to pm. Arlington and Alexan-
dria every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge
for Arlington. Fort Myer and Falls Church
half hourly.
Ferry steamer Lackawanna to Alexandra
every hour and half from am. to
pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon at 10 am. and 2:30 pm. and Tor
Marshall Hall 10 am, $50 and $50 pm
Great Falls--Electrical illumination, mu-
sic and dancing afternoon and night. cars
leave Great Falls and Old Dominion rail-
road, Both and NJ streets.
Chesapeake Beach trains leave District
line station 9:2o and II am, 2:3O, $40 I:4o
and 9:45 pm.
Steamer for Colonial Beach leaves Ith
street wharf at 5:45 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
TO ERECT BUILDING.
Committee Of Chamber of Commerce
Frames Recommendation.

Agreeing upon all but minor details, the
subcommittee of the Chamber of Commerce
building committee yesterday took the first
formal step toward realization of home
for the chamber by the adoption of res
olution that the Chamber of Commerce
shall erect its own building at a cost OF
not more than 100000. 100000 of which
shall be raised by loan and the remain
ing 100000 shall .be raised by issuing stock
to the members of the Chamber of Com.
merce. Further. that a committee of sew
en-, OF which Charles ]. Bell, chairman of
the building committee shall be one, shall
be appointed to determine upon the neces-
sary details and to select site for the
building"
mendation, will be presented to the build
ing committee, the one hundred members
OF which have been summoned to meet In
Guides Hall. 1914 F street, next Tuesday
afternoon at 4 o'clock
The subcommittee meeting was held IN
Guides Hall at O'clock yesterday after
noon. c. ]. Bell, r. N. Harper Monroe
Luchs. r. H. Goldsborough, A. Lisner and
Frank P. Milburn being present. A teie-
gram was received from Thomas c. Noyes
from Fort Monroe regretting his inability
to be present.
Mr.. Harper presented to the committee
the general plans followed by the trade
bodies in Buffalo. Cleveland and Columbus,
Ohio, in erecting their buildings, and the
manner in which the funds We're raised.
In Buffalo. he said. the board of trade has
large building, thirteen stories high, to
which a nine-story annex has recently
been added. The methods of financing the
project there and in Columbus were dis
cuSsed.
Plans for financing the praject were pre-
scented by Mr.. Harper, Monroe Luchs, A.
Lisner and C. J. Bell. They differed in
minor points, but generally agreed with the
lines laid down in the resolution adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
BUSINESSES PROCEEDINGS.
Courts Order in the Matter of Street
Extension.

Justice Barnard in District Court today
dismissed the proceedings for the condem-
nation of land necessary for the extension
of Massachusetts avenue from Wisconsin
avenue to Nebraska avenue, as authorized
by Congress.
After the jury summoned in the case had
returned its verdict awarding damages OF
So, 900 for the land to be taken, and as
sessing $50 600 as benefits on surrounding
property, objections were filed to the con-
firmation of the verdict by the District
Commissioners as well as by number OF
the owners of the property affected
The court ruled that the provision or the
act of Congress for compensation was SO
indefinite that the proceedings should be
quashed. Congress appropriated only SO
600 for the extension and grading of Massa-
chusetts avenue, which sum was insufficient
to pay for the land condemned and leave
anything for the improvement of the street
when opened.
Justice Barnard also dismissed the pro-
ceedings for the condemnation OF a trl-
angular reservation at 18th street near Co
lumbia road. Exception having been taken
to the award of the jury in this case it was
shown that Congress had made no appro-
priation to pay for the land taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
Funeral of John RYAN.

The funeral of John Ryan, who died last
Wednesday morning at the residence of his
brother, William Ryan. 221 Sd street south
west occurred at $50 o'clock this morning.
After a short service at the house the re-
mains were taken to St. Economics Catho-
lie Church. 9th and E streets southwest,
where requiem mass was said at o'clock.
Deceased was the husband of the late Mar
garet Ryan, who died several years ago at
Germantown, Pa, where he conducted a
mercantile business for number of years,
from which he retired ABOUT eight years ago
and came to this city. He was a brother of
Mrss Bridget Quinn. His daughter, Miss
Beatrice Ryan, was in New York at the
time of the death of her father. The pail
bearers were Michael Biggane, Maurice
Fitzgerald, Michael J. Whalen, James Kane,
jeremiah Brosnan and John Black.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
DWELLING ABLAZE
TWO PERSONS RESCUED FROM
PERILoUS POSITION.

A. ]. Maury, about sixty-f1ve years OF
age who is employed as a Waterman In
the Treasury Department, was with some
difficulty rescued from his home at 1O22
Sth street northwest this morning shortly
before o'clock, when a fire. occurred on
the lower floor of the house, where he oc-
cupies a room. Mrs. Annie Foster. seventy
six years of age, who occupies the house,
had to be forcibly elected from her apart
ment by her son, Attorney John Z. roster,
in order to save her from serious injury.
She had remained in the room because OF
her anxiety to save some of her personal
effects, and it was with considerable trou-
BILE that her son succeeded in getting her
from the house. Mr.. Foster also aroused
Mr.. Maury. but by the time the latter was
ready to descend the stairs ne found t the
smoke SO dense he could not reach the
lower floor Then he went to the front
window, where he remained until the ar
rival of the firemen, who TOOK MIN oo"h
a ladder to the sidewalk
Mrs. Foster and her son were seated IN
the sleeping apartment of the former TINS
morning when one OF them noticeo saso
line wagon passing. The mother sent OUT
tty of the fluid to be used in her spring
cleaning While using the fluid on 1oio-
ing couch fire was communicated to the
infiammable material in some way unex-
planned and blaze followed. II Is 'aoue an
that Mrs Foster stepped upon match
and caused the fire. Although the blaze
spread rapidly and soon reached all parts
of the room the elderly woman MADE an
effort to get her effects together LOT re-
moval .
The fire caused considerable excitement
in the vicinity where it occurred, and an
alarm was sounded, calling out the ire de-
partment. Several companies respo nt,ea
promptly and it was due to the enectlVe
work they did that the building was not
DESTROYED The fremen used the chemi-
cal engine and avoided causing damage by
water. 1t Is believed that the fire causeu
a. loss of about $3.50. The damage is COW
cred by insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
Catholic Colleges Have a Song.

1t is declared by a member of the faculty
OF the Catholic University of America that
number of the big universities of the
country had best look to their laures, for
the Catholic colleges now have really in
spring college song. The soul-stirring STAN
zas have been repeated here in Washington
with great effectiveness, 1t Is said, as well
as in the west and south. 1t is "A Song for
the Pope of Rome" and bids fair to be-
come intensely popular among Catholic
students. The song comes to this country
by way of Maynooth College, Ireland.
Until recently the Song for the Pope has
been an anthem which was chanted in old
Maynooth forty years ago. Now the AN
them has been set to lveier music sew
eral verses have been added, ID it reads
and sounds like truly knightly song of
the days when brave and romantic kings
fiourished. 1t was originally composed by
a DIR. Murray of Maynooth The melody
was suggested by the Rev. T. j. y Reilly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
FOR CONNECTING HIGHWAY.
Jury to Condemn Land Renders It's
Verdict

The jury summoned to condemn the land
necessary for a connecting highway be-
tween Park road and Watersde drive has
returned its verdict, awarding damages for
the land condemned at the rate of ten cents
per foot, amounting to s5,5740S. This sum
with the costs of the proceedings, totaling
S5931 So is distributed as benefits against
lots 1 to IS, square 2507, in assessments
ranging from $50 to S75, and on lots % to
90 square $500, in sums of from $50 to 500.
The remaining portions of the two parcels
OF which parts are taken for the extension.
is assessed as follows: Against the Hewitt
tract, S2,S06.50 and against the Pilling
tract, $500.
The jury comprised John A. Hamilton
Arthur c. Moses, ]. Thilman Hendrick,
Charles Werner and William f. GUIDE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
Action Affecting MacAboy Estate

Katie MacAboy, the divorced wife of
Frank B. MacAboy. the hackman killed
last month. today asked the Probate Court
to issue letters of administration on her
former husbands estate to Attorney w
Preston Williamson. The petitioner says that
by the decree of divorce of March g. 1908,
the legal custody Of Mr.. MacAboy's child
was given to her, and that in the interest OF
the child she is entitled to administer the
estate She desires ut to act herself and
requests the appointment Of Attorney w
Preston Williamson as administrator.
An application was made last Wednes-
day by MacAboy's father, who asked that
letters of administr alton be issued to him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14

c. & S. Ice Cream Pure and Rich.
Order the famous Velvet Kind Druggists.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
Entertained by Gun Club.

E r. Sharp, jr., F. w. Prentiss. Hermann
Dennisons Charles Caspariz, Frank Shinn,
Grosvenor Hutchins, Henry Lanman and S.
B. Rankin, composing a party of prominent
Ohioans, who recently visited the James
town exposition, passed through the city
Wednesday and were later in the day en-
tertained at the Blue Ridge Rod and Gun
Club at Harpers Ferry. The local men who
acted as hosts to the visitors were Milton
E. Allies, John E. Wilkie, ]. Henry Small,
jr., j. H. Edwards, George E. Roberts. w.
H. Moran, Clarence Norment, ]. Harry
Cunningham, E.. H. Merrick and Charles
H. Johnson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
Church Excursion to River View.

The third annual excursion of the men,
bers of the Church of the Holy Comforter
was held yesterday. A large number, de-
spite the unfavorable weather, went to
River View aboard the steamer st. Johns.
The steamer made three trips during the
day and each time took down a crowd Of
several hundred passengers. The program
for the day included athletic events such as
sprint and obstacle races sack race, three
legged race and other contests Rev. Joseph
I. Mcguire is the pastor of the congregation
and Rev. Charles E. Boone is assistant pas
tnr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
Jonadabs Entertain.

musical and literary program given at
the Pythian Temple last evening for the
benefit of the Junior Order of the Sons of
Jonadab was largely attended. The list of
those who took part includes Misses Rena
Ehrlich, Margaret E. Elwood, Augusta HILL
Elsie Carpenter IneZ Gilbert, Alma Nelson,
Gertrude and Susie Juvenal Margaret Dee
Zolie Wright. and Messrs. ]. w. Garland
Clifton Whyte and Frank NJ Palmer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
Carpets Cleaned, Mattresses Renovated

All work done on our own premises.
Stumph & Lyford, 631- $3.50 Mass. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-The Aborn Opera Company IN
'"The Mikado," Sis pm
COMMUNICATION Lackayc and Hllda
Spong In "Arstocracy," SIS pm.
Belasco-Edwin Arden in Divorcons'
SIS pm.
New Lyceum-New Lyceum Big Bur-
lesque Stock Company. SIS pm.
Four-mile Run-Luna Park. fairyland
of amusements, with concert every after
noon and night.
Chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band concert,
followed by dancing.
Continental Hall-Grand Patriotic Chill
dren's Carnival, pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
Decorations for June Weddings
leverly executed by Blackstone, 14th & +
: 4 Advertisement
ENTERS A DENIAL.
Capt. Cogan Remains in Race for s
w. v. Commandership.

Capt E. L. Cogan, who has been Endorsed
for department commander of the Spanish
War Veterans by his camp-Richard ].
Harden No. 2-and other members of the
organization, denies the report that he will
withdraw from the race should Capt.
Richmond Pearson Hobson consent to be-
come a candidate for the commandership.
Il am in the contest to stay against all
comers," said Capt. Cogan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Those leaving the city should
have The Star sent to them by mail
in order that they may keep In
formed about Washington affairs. In
most instances The Star will be at
the breakfast table the next day and
give all of the news from Washing
ton Of the day before. The address
may be changed as frequently as
desired by giving the old and new
addresses. The price of The Star by
mail daily and Sunday Is so cents
per month. invariably in advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
Election of Officers.

The Hosting Portable Engineers Local
No. u held a meeting last evening, at
which officers were elected as follows: Da-
vid Fitzgerald, president; Edward Meise
vice president; H o. Thompson, financial
secretary; James j. McCracken, recording
secretary; ]. w. King, treasurer; James ].
McCracken, business agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Northwest w. c. T. q. Meets.

The June meeting of Northwest Union of
the w. c. T. L. was held at the home of
Mrs. Tracy at Penrose station. near Ar
lington, Wednesday. Nearly half the mem
bers We're present and two new members
were added to the rolls. After a luncheon
the business meeting was opened by the
president, Mrs. Hull, assisted by Mrs. Rob
inson in the devotional exercises The
treasurer reported a large amount of
money in the treasury to continue the
work. The next meeting will be held in
September.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
Alleged Felonious Assault.

The police are searching for a colored
man who Is wanted TO answer a charge of
having committed a felonious assault upon
Bessie Colbert, colored, seventeen years of
age, who resides at 463 School street south
west Complaint was made to the police
last night that the girl had been cruelty
dealt with. apd Detectives Parham and
O'Brien were assigned to make an investi-
gaIiOE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14

Minnie London. colored. twenty-siX years
of age who resides at go X street south
west, fell upon the sidewalk at Az and +
streets this morning about 1870 ana
sprained an ankle. The police patrol wagon
was summoned from the fourth precinct
station and the patient removed to the
Emergency Hospital, and then home after
receiving treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14

Announcement is made that Rev. Claude
Jones, pastor of the Christian Church at
Mount Rainier. Nd, will be the principal
speaker at a special meeting of the Saliva
iion Army at $50 Pennsylvania avenue this
evening. Adjutant Quirk expects each week
during the summer to have a pastor from
some of the many friendly churches, in
Washington take one OF his week night
meetings. The hours of service on Sunday
are as follows: 10 am. holiness meeting:
6;l3 pm. Sunday school, and pm, saliva
ton meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
C. A. Muddiman & Co.
Jewel Gas Ranges and Water Heaters.
BIG 18th -. Lamp. 1904 G st.

James A. Porter, thrtyfve years of
age. was taken to Freedmens Hospital
last night and treated for a slight injury
to his left leg. He received the hurt when
two automobiles colided while near Bright
wood avenue and w street. one of the ma
chimes being out of commission and towed
by the other. After receiving treatment
he was able to go to his home at 400 G
street southeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
Woodward & Lothrop's.

While you are shopping leave your adver-
tisement for The Star at the Information
Bureau of Woodward & Lothrops. where
it will be received at regular rates. Wanted
Help and Rooms for Rent are l cent per
word each insertion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14

While making an effort to board street
car at 18th and N streets last evening
about S:i5 o'clock, Charles Pleasant col
ored. twenty-three. years of age, fell and
sustained fracture of his collarbone. The
injured man, whose home is at 1899 \
street. proceeded to the Emergency Hos
pital and there received surgical treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
Perfectly Delicious Butter.

You've never tasted better butter than
Shuffie's Special Elgin Creamery. 5-lb.
boxes. 800 Center mkt. r ST wing, phone
NJ 1896: also 127-29 N. Liberty mkt, phone
NJ 3.}05-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
Wilson & Mayors Saturday Sale

BY auction, beginning 1890 am, of new
high-grade parlor, dining and bedroom fur
niture, together with fine new rugs in
choicest fabrics and all sizes for the home.
No waiting. Seats provided. Everything
new and perfect. 1927 and 1929 G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
To Insure Getting Butter

of finest quality, patronize James F. Oyster
9th and Pa. ave, who sells only brands of
recognized superiority. 5-lb. boxes -Four
Leaf Clover" Creamery a specialty.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
Berlin and Austrian Seamless Rugs.

We are taking orders now for Fail deliv-
cry for these fine hand-tufted rugs. Made
color scheme Clark, Davenport & Co., 10th
and streets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
Buy the Anti-Leaky Dangler Gasoline
Stove. A. Eberly's Sons, rs 7th NV
Why "oId GLORY, Is Good Beer.

Purity of materials added to clearly,
careful brewing and correct aging make
Abner-Drury Brew. Co. s "Old Glory" Beer
wholesome and delicious. Phone w. 1876
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
milk Bread Is Sweet and Clean.

Costs only sc loaf to have this delicious
homemade bread delivered direct to your
home Holmes Bakery, 1st and SITS
Phones E. 144O and 1441.-AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
Linton Red Ash Coal

Positively unequaled for range purposes
very free-burning; no clinkers. ]. Maury
Dove Co.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
s A N ATTY u
Cleansing of Women by
Cuticura Remedies.

Women, especially mothers, find that the Cuti-
cura Remedies the purest, sweetest and most
effective for preserving purifying and beantify-
ing the skin. scalp hair, and hans. for the treat
ment O., inhammatory and Lucrative conditions, as
well restoring to health strength and beauty
pale, weak nervous women.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14
Caused by liberated Tooth.

DR.. Gilberts illness, it is stated. was
caused by an liberated tooth that affected
his throat and prevented swallowing. He
did not think at first that was serious
and continued his practice until about a
week ago. He was attended in his last
illness by DIR. d. II. Riggs.
DIR. Gilbert was of decidedly retiring
disposition. although at the meetings of the
medical society he was fluent talker and
free to voice his convictions.
The other physicians of his school IN
Washington respected his attachments. and
at the last meeting of the medical society,
when it was learned that he was Ill, ms
colleagues sent a floral offering as testl-
monial of regard.
The funeral services over the remains of
DR.. Gilbert will be held at his late resi-
dence Sunday afternoon at o'clock. Rev.
DIR. Frank Sewall of the Church of the
New Jerusalem and Rev. Z. G. B. Pierce
of All Souls Unitarian Church will Off
ciate. The body will be taken to Port
land, Me-, for interment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14

Tennison Woodman, eighty years of age,
residing on the Benning road, was taken
i'll last night about 1880 o'clock while at
his home. An ambulance was summoned
and Woodman was removed to the Casualty
Hospital for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-14

Advertisers with no telephone who live
near Az and l streets southwest can leave
want ads" for The Star at Walters drug
store 9O1 Az street southwest.