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Collision of Schooners.

The four-masted coasting schooner Addi-
son r. Billiard, which was in collision off
Cape Henry last Tuesday night with the
Clyde line steamer Oneida, is partially
owned in this city, Mr. James O. Carter
and others having a considerable interest
in her. The Billiard was on her way to
Newport News to load. and the Oneida,
which is a steel freighter, was bound from
Norfolk to Philadelphia. In the collision
the steamer was crushed In on her star
board bow above the water line, and the
bow and fore rigging of the schooner were
damaged. The vessels came together with
a crash. and several of the crew of the
Oneida, fearing sthat she would sink,
jumped aboard the Billiard and were taken
into Newport News. No one was killed,
but one OF the seamen of the steamer, S.
Davis, had a leg broken and is now in a
Norfolk hospital. The Oneida is an English
built vessel. and was launched in 1895. The
Billiard is new vessel, and is of 1923 tons
burden. Both vessels are at Newport News
for repairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
THOMAS B. BUXTON DEAD.
Was for Twenty-Seven Years in the
Government Service.

Thomas B. Buxton. who died at Garfield
Hospital, yesterday morning, was one of
the oldest employees in the government
service, being in his seventyfourth year
and having entered the service as clerk
in the surgeon generals Office December 13,
1880. In 1894 he was appointed to posi-
ton in the engineers Office of the War De-
partment the recommendation OF
Thomas Hyde then president of the old
Riggs Bank. This place Mr.. Buxton held at
the time of his death. conscientious atten-
ton to official duties having brought him
his last promotion only a few months ago.
Mr.. Buxton was born at st. Johns New
Brunswick. where he was in business for
many years. but i'll health made 1t neces-
sary for him to seek a milder climate, and
he removed to the United States. After
living in New York city for several years
he came to Washington and Immediately
entered the departmental service. becoming
a citizen of the United States. by naturali-
cation, Nav 26. 1889.
During the past two years Mr.. Buxton
suffered several attacks of illness, from
each of which 1t seemed impossible for him
to recover but his remarkable vitality and
will power enabled him to return to his du-
ties in the department. Only a few days
before his last sickness he expressed the
belief that he was regaining his usual vigor.
His genial, frank and generous disposition
endeared him to those with whom he was
daily associated and to large circle of
friends In this city.
Mrs. Buxton. who had been called to
New Brunswick. where her aged mother Is
still living returned in time to be with Mr..
Buxton at the time of his death.
The remains will be sent direct to st.
Johns. where the funeral services and in
terment will take place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22

at 2:30 o'clock. A large throng Of relatives
and many friends of the deceased attended
the services and paid final tribue of love
and respect to the memory of the deceased.
The body was laid at rest in the family
burial plot in Oak Hill cemetery this after
noon.
The death of Mrs. Keene is regarded as
particularly sad. as it was only few weeks
ago that she celebrated the golden ami
versary of her wedding. and on that occa-
sion the hundreds who were present wished
her many more years Of happy married life.
Mrs. keene. who was before her mar
rage in 1857 Miss Sarah Elizabeth Conrad,
was native of the District. having been
born on the heights of Georgetown. Her
parents were natives of Virginia, but moved
into the District early in the nineteenth
century. and made their home at George
town. At Friendship. D. c., July IA, 1857,
she became the bride Of Mr.. Joseph r.
keene. who survives her. as do three chill
dren. DR.. ]. Everett Keene. Mr. John G..
keene, secretary of the Brightwood Citi-
zen's Association. and Miss s. Lulu Keene
Mrs. keene was greatly beloved by wide
circle of those who were pleased to call
themselves her friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
Installation of S. w. v. Officers.

Department Commander Edward l..
Cogan of the United Spanish War Vet
erans aHnounced today that arrangements
have been completed for the public in
stallaton of the newly elected officers of
the Department of the District of Column
bia. The ceremonies will be held in the
large hall in the G. A. r. building, 1912
Pennsylvania avenue. next Tuesday even
ing, beginning at 8 o'clock.
Among those who have been invited to
attend are Commander Newton Ferree and
staff Of the Department Of the Potomac,
G. A. r.; the Union Veteran Legion and
Union, the Army and Navy Union, the
several ladies' auxiliaries to the Spanish
War Veterans, the Lineal Society of the
Spanish War and other organizations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22

Damages in the sum of 5000 are asked
by Bernice NJ. Berry from the Washing
ton, Alexandria and Mount Vernon railway
In suit filed in the District Supreme
Court. The damages are claimed for per-
sonal injuries received in collision be-
tween car Of the defendant railway and
the carriage in which the plaintiff was
riding.
The declaration states that September 10,
1906, the plaintiff was riding in carriage
near the corner of 14th and streets south
west and that while she was crossing the
railway tracks car whistled, frightening
the horse. While trying to manage the
horse and before the plaintiff could drive
it off the tracks, the car struck the car
riage AS result, the plaintiff says, she
was thrown out, was cut on the ear,
bruised about the face and back and other
wise injured.
Attorneys Campbell Darlington and
James Med. Darlington appear for the
plaintiff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe. Norfolk and jamestown every
evening at $50 and every morning at s
o'clock.
Electric trains from 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon
hourly, 10 am. to 3 pm. Arlington and
Alexan.".d every twenty minutes.
Cars nom station at Aoueduct bridge for
Arlington. Fort Myer and Falls Church half
hourly.
Ferry steamer Lackawanna to Alexandria
every hour and a half from a m. to 6 p. m
Steamers of the Maryland. Delaware and
Virginia Railway Company TO Baltimore
leave 9TH street wharf as per schedule.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
vernon at 10 am. and 2:30 pm, and for
Marshall Hail. 10 al. go and $50 pm
Great Falls-Electrlcal illumination. music
and dancing afternoon and night. Cars
leave Great Falls and Old Dominion rail-
road station. 3GtH and NJ streets.
ChesaDeake Beach trains leave District
line station 9:25 and IL a m. 2:30, $40, 40
and 9:i5 pm, subject to change without
notice.
Steamer st. Johns for Colonial Beach
leaves 9TH street wharf at S:45 am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
True Reformers at Jamestown.

The 5000 True Reformers in the District
Of Columbia will be represented True Re-
former day. at the jamestown exposition,
Friday, September Is. by the following dele
gates selected by the Washington Grand
Division, U. o. of T. R., U. s. A., to attend
the annual meeting of the Grand Fountain
NJ. E. Fennell, L. B. Williams, s. H. c..
Barnes, V. F. Winslow, F. w. Dixon, E. J.
Jordan. Florence Carter, r. N. Lumpkins,
E. E. Fooster, NJ. M. Peace c. B. Stewart,
Agnes Morris, J. w. Stockton, Edmonia
Robinson, ]. w. Branson. Mary Carr, Mar
tina Webb, Elizabeth L. Dixon. Joseph Will
liams, Bertha Brown. " r. Edwards Lucy
A. Jackson and Sallie Stockton, headed by
Chief w. r. Griffin large number of
True Reformers not on the delegation will
also go to jamestown on that occasion to
visit the big fair and to meet the thou
sands of the order that will be gathered
there from all parts of the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
Schooner Goes Aground.

AS the two-masted bay schooner Kate,
haling from Baltimore, was on her way up
the river yesterday afternoon with a cargo
Of pine lumber aboard from a Virginia
port. consigned to dealers here, she went
aground on the flats on the Virginia side
of the river, abreast the Belview naval
magazine pier, between this city and Alex
andria. The vessel was coming up the
river with a fair wind when she struck the
mudbank and she went out upon it for
some distance before she stopped. Lines
were gotten out and her crew made efforts
to float her by pulling her off with the
windlass, but she refused to bulge and
remained on the mud bank until high water
last night, when she was worked off and
came up to this city to unload her cargo.
The vessel, it is stated, was not at all in
jured by going on the mud.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE.
Proceedings for Contempt Against
Woman Defendant


Justice Stafford has issued a rule against
Emma L. Miller directing her to show
cause September 3 why she should not be
adjudged in contempt for removing an ac-
ton from local court to an outside court
without the consent of the local court.
According to an affidavit by Frederick A.
Fenning, counsel for Mrs. Grace d. Bell,
the wife of Edmund G. Bell, whom the aft
davit says is lunatic Emma L. Miller was
appointed a committee to take charge of
the affairs of Mr.. Bell. July 3, 1907, it is
further stated, the court issued a rule for
her to show cause why she should not be
discharged. July Is, it 1t also set forth,
she entered into an alleged bond with two
sureties in Illinois for the discharge of her
duties as conservator of Bell, removing the
suit without the consent Of the local court,
and obtained an appointment from the
county court of Macoupin county, ILL., In
the local court Justice Anderson dismissed
the committee.
1t is further alleged that also in contempt
of the local court Mrs. Miller sent to the
bureau of pensions certified copies Of the
proceedings in the Macoupin county court,
with the request that Bells pension be paid
to her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
Alleged Failure to Pay Alimonv.

Justice Stafford today issued a rule
against John w. Hurley to show cause
why he should not be adjudged in contempt
for failing to pay certain alimony He
must answer the rule August 81.
The order was issued on the complaint of
the wife. Jennie Hurley. who has filed suit
for divorce. Through Attorney E. L. Gies
she stated that the husband was $50 In ar
rears. and she asked that he be compelled
to pay or be adjadged in contempt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
Files Suit for DAMAGES.

For the death of Joseph F. Brown, March
26 last. damages amounting to $4,000 are
asked by Margaret A. Mitchell, administra-
trix of the deceased, from the Washington
Railway and Electric Company in a suit
placed on record yesterday in the District
Supreme Court.
Brown, the declaration states, was stand
ing on the railway station platform at Burr
Vile, D c., on the Chesapeake Junction line
Of the defendant company the night of
March 26, when car struck and killed him.
1t is alleged that death was due to the fail
ure of the defendant railway to watch out
for the safety of persons standing on the
station platform.
Attorneys Campbell Darlington and j.
Med. Darlington represent the plaintiff in
the action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEET
Discussion Of Affairs Of the Local w.
C.. T. u.

C.. T. U.
The August meeting of the executive
committee. Woman's Christian Temperance
Union. was held yesterday at the w. c.
T. U. building. 800 9Th street
In the absence of the president Mrs. w.
z. DeRiemer presided Devotional exer-
cises were led by Mrs. NJ P. Smell, presi-
dent of Anacostia Union. Mrs Emma San
ford Shelton made report of the July
meeting and read letter from Mrs. Mar
garet Dye Ellis, national superintendent of
legislation. who. on account Of the serious
illness of her husband, Is detained at her
home in New Jersey.
Mrs DeRiemer gave account of the
August meeting of the Girls Club, an or
ganization of young women of one of the
department stores of Washington Fifty
names are on the membership roll and the
work is spreading, with prospects of organ
izing In other stores. The club meets in
the w. c. T. U. assembly hall, and the
meetings are conducted for the improve
ment as well as the pleasure Of the men,
berS.
Mrs. Clayton E. Emig. Mrs. NJ. E. Catlin,
Mrs. Shinn. Mrs. NJ G. Hughes, Mrs. Sarah
E. Smith and Mrs. T. F. Olney were an
meeting In September On that occasion
Assistant Attorney General Trickett of
Kansas will be present and speak on the
success of the temperance movement in
that state.
The special work of the executive was
the election Of committees to arrange for
the annual meeting, which will be held
October and 8 at the Congregational
Church. The following were elected: Deco
ration-Mrs. Copeland, Miss Hughes and
Miss Olea Wood. Resolutiaps-Mrs Nellie
Bradley, Mrs. Taliaferro Thompson, Mrs.
George Bowman. Miss Emily Dougherty
and Mrs. A. c. Giles. Teller-Mrs. Theresa
Williams Courtesies-Mrs. D. c. Perham
and Mrs. NJ. G.. Hughes. Programmes
Clinton Smith. Mrs NJ. E. Cohen, Mrs W.
E. DeRiemer. Mrs. Emma Sanford Shelton,
Mrs. Clayton E. Emig. Mrs. Charles P.
Grandfield. Mrs. NJ. E. Catlin Mrs. Sidney
Phillips and Mrs. Giles. Music-Mrs. M,
NJ. Mitchell and Miss Lydia Hughes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
For Nervous Disorders

FOr NERVOUS OlSOrUerS
Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate
Restores strength and induces refreshing
sleep without the use of dangerous drugs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
DIR. HILL HONORED.
American Archimedes" Formerly
Lived in Washington.

Dr. George w. Hill. the eminentsAmeri-
can mathematician and astronomer, for
many years assistant in the office of the
American Ephemeris at the United States
naval observatory, but now a resident of
Nyack, N. Y, has been made the Ameri-
can correspondent of the London Mathe-
NAUTICAL Society.
DR.. Hill is often called the american
Archimdes," SO profound is his knowledge
of mathematical astronomy.
His researches In connection with the
lunar theory secured him some years ago
the gold medal of the Royal Astronomical
Society, London.
DR.. Hills many papers on mathematical
astronomy have been purchased by the
Carnegie Institute. The papers are desig-
mated as Hills collected mathematical
works
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
Guides Superior Flowers
Suit to Recover DAMAGES,

can always be depended on to last longest
and look brightest. 1914 F.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22

Money to lend at 4. 5 and 81 on real es-
tate. Frank T. Rawlings Co.. 1905 Pa ava
-AdYt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
W oodruff Obseouies.

The funeral services of George A Wood
ruff, who was killed by train at Pitts
burg Saturday, was held at IL O'Clock yes
torday morning at his late residence, 3l5 w
street northeast, by the Rev. Charles E.
Buck. and at Rock Creek Church Burial
was at Rock Creek cemetery. Mr. Wood
run was at one time employed by
the Post. At the time of his death
he was an employee of the Baltimore
and Ohio. lie Is survived by his parents
and three brothers-Ernest Albert and
Spencer Woodruff. The pallbearers were
Milton steele. John Callahan, Walter Red
field. Frank Click, John Sweeney and
Henry Sissler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
Indian Head Trim.

Marshall Hall and Indian Head will be
the objective points of another large crowd
tomorrow (Friday) evening Dancing to the
music of the excellent orchestra is as popu
lar as ever at Marshall Hall, where the
steamer Charles Manchester stops, both
going and coming from Indian Head The
trip to Indian Head is run every Friday
evening at 6:3O o'clock. Day trips are
made to Marshall Hall at 10 am. and 2:3O
pm Parties spending the day at the Hall
may avail themselves of the Indian Head
trip without extra cost. There are music
and dancing all day and evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
When You Want Millwork Mad

see Eisinger Bros, 21O9 7th. Lowest prices
best material and workmanship. Phone
au21-d, eSu,3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Tubman Is Camp Commander.

Inc members of Richard j. Harden
Camp. United Spanish War Veterans held
a special election last evening at Costello's
Hall, and elected Benjamin L. Tubman to
De the camp commander, succeeding former
Camp Commander Edward L. Cogan, who
was recently made department commander.
w Z. Nhipp was elected officer Of the day
OF Harden Camp. to succeed w. H. Cayan-
augh, who was chosen marshal of the De-
partment of the District of Columbia at the
recent department meeting. The regular
election OF officers of the several local
camps will not be held until December.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22

DAesAAAoSS SySISAA'
The Commissioners, it is announced will
call to the attention of the officials Of the
Navy Department the alleged insanitary
condition of the drainage system now in
use at the United States naval observatory
with view of having appropriate action
taken to remedy the conditions before they
give rise to complaint. Aside from the con-
dition of the drainage system calling for
complaint, the system is according to the
health officer, in violation of the laws gov
erning public sewers.
The health officer says the nuisance in
Connection with the system at the observa-
tory consists of the connection of the sew
age pipes emptying into a stream which
flows into Rock creek. Foul, noxious odors
are noticeable, which fact is looked upon as
dangerous to public health by the health
officer. and which results in the contamina-
ton Of certain portions of Rock creek
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
Have The Star Follow You.

Those leaving the city should havs
The Star sent to them by mall In
order that they may keep Informed
ABOUT Washington affairs. In most
instances The Star will be at the
breakfast table the next day and give
on OF the news from Washington 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 mall daily and
sunday 10 60 cents per month, In.
SarlabIy In advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
Wants to Return Here.

Morris Ketcham appeared in New York
yesterday with request that he be sen,
to this city. He is a patient at the Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane. Several
times he has scaled the walls and gone
away. On one occasion he departed from,
the city and married nurse employed a,
the hospital. A. few days ago he left the
Institution by permission of the superin-
tendent and went 10 New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
Bone Roller Gets His

Alex. Steele, a twenty-year-old colored
sport, got six months in the workhouse
when arraigned before Judge Mullowny yes
terday on a chage of trying to ventilate
James Major and Henry King with a frog.
sticker. The three were rolling the bones
when somebody made a grab for the small
change That's all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22

THE GREATER WASHINGTON Rand.
FREE VAUDEVILLE.
August decentralization Outing. Tournament and
Alexandria County Day. See the Costumed Ride OF
the Knights. Hear Senator Louis ii. Machen and
other eminent speakers make addresses. Cham
piQn Base Bali Game-Lupa Park Baliston.
Admission &E@EEto All Children Between and
Amusements uIGSI pm. Daily EXCEPT Sunday.
$500-FOR GUESS $500.
au2O-tfl6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
what Shall We DRINK,

Announcement is made that What Shall
We Drink?'' will be the subject of the dis.
cussion at the next meeting of the District
Of Columbia Protective Association, tomor-
row evening, at the American Home Life
Insurance Company building, 9th and G
streets.
The association is opposed to the closing
of the public wells. Among the speakers
will be R. s. Tharin of Alabama, ]. w.
Nigh and T. J. Moore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
Star Want Ads. Are Effective
because they are genuine.
ANYBODY Seen Mr.. Shorterp

Edwin Storter, thirty-five years old and
coIored, got reckless with revolver in
Majors stable near 23d and F streets yes
terday afternoon He worked there but
gun play doesn't figure in his contract If
Mr.. Shorter will kindly stop a policeman
and give his name, the courtesy will be
deeply appreciated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22

The funeral of Richard Lewis took place
from Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Church.
4th and D streets southeast, yesterday
afternoon. After brief exercises at his late
home sos 9th street southeast, the remains
were borne to the church of which he was
long a member and trustee. He was thirty
one years a member and eighteen years an
officer Of Green Mountain Lodge No l477.
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-The Aborn Opera Company In
I'll Trovatore," S:lJ pm
Belasco-Charlotte Walker in The Mar
riage of Kitty" SIS pm.
Chase s-Polite vaudeville. SIS pm.
Majestic-Kathryn Purnell in The Chris
tian." SIS pm.
New Lyceum-"The Americans S:lo pm.
Four-mile Run-Luna Park. a fairyland
of amusements. with concert every after
noon and night.
Chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band concert.
followed by dancing.
Glen Echo Park-A fairyland of amuse-
ments. cars direct from center of city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
Death of Mrs. Adolph Amman.

Mrs. Adolph Amman. daughter of Mrs.
Robert Downing OF this city. died unex-
pected!y at Georgetown University Hospital
last Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Amman was
regarded as n young woman of sterling
qualities and charming personality Her
husband, her mother two sisters Mrs ]
Lacy Brayshaw and Mrs II. G. Isel, and
four brothers, Robert. Walter, William and
IL. c. Downing. survive her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
Marine Band at Chevy Chase Lake
every evening. Fine musical program, dancing
-AdVt.
See What Booze Will Do.

Thomas Johnson, colored, fifty years of
age. yesterday made two efforts to kill
himself In the Soldiers Home grounds,
where he was employed he hanged himself
from tree with his suspenders, and when
cut down butted his head against the side
walk johnson was taken to Freedmen's
Hospital where the physicians said he was
suffering from the effects of alcoholic slim
ulants. Later he was removed to the
Washington Asylum Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
Watch for City-Randle Highlands.
Close of Colored Camp.

The colored camp established this summer
for the benefit of puny and sickly coored
children and mothers was closed yesterday.
The camp was in Tuxedo. Md, about mile
from the end of the kenilworth car line.
Every week for eight weeks twenty col
ored children. puny and ailing. were sent
by the agents of the Associated Charities
from the different alleys of the city to the
camp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
Stanhope Hats for Men.

1t will soon be time for fall hat Be
sure yours bears the '+Stanhope'' label, and
1t will be correct. Fall styles on sale August
~. Price. 81. Shown exclusively by Saks &
Company.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
DR.. Dunn Decorated.

Announcement has been made that DR.
Joseph Dunn of the Catholic University of
America, who holds the chair of Gaelic lam
guages at that Institution has been deco
rated by the French government with the
title of officer d'academie Word to this
effect was recently received by DR. Dunn
through the French embassy in this city.