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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY NEWS.
Organization of All Citizens Associa-
tions Proposed,

County organization for. Alexandria
county is to be discussed at a meeting at
Fort Myer Heights Chapel, near the court
house, next Monday evening. The Fort
Myer-Colonial Heights Association has sent
invitations to other village associations in
the county for representatives to be present
and aid in devising plans for joint action
on matters of general interest.
Among the subjects for immediate atten-
ton from such county organization are
improvement of county roads and the con-
tinued suppression of gambling and liquor
selling, which have contributed so much to
general good order during the past two
years. The assignment of Judge Barley as
circuit judge is considered only temporary
till the democratic primary decides who
shall be the candidate for representative in
Congress and the movement to secure a
man decidedly opposed to the old condi-
tons is growing. The action of the Fairfax
bar in indorsing John NJ. johnson for cir
cult judge has put added life into the
efforts in his behalf and a general petition
from Alexandria county residents Is to be
sent to Gov. Swanson.
The effort to secure a station on the Old
Dominion electric road at Colonial Heights
just beyond Rosslyn, is being pushed and
promised to build as soon as suitable site
can be selected.
The construction of sidewalks in Fort
Myer Heights. recently undertaken by the
citizens association, has been completed
and paid for. Street lights and the new
school house are the next subjects for local
consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
ISLES IN PANAMA HARBoR.
General Counsel Rogers Will Investi-
gate Their Ownership.

Richard Reid Rogers, general counsel for
the isthmian canal commission who started
today for Panama with Secretary Taft and
his party. will investigate the titles to the
three rocky islands in Panama harbor and
recommend what steps shall be taken for
their acquisition by the United States
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company is
using one of the islands, having storehouses
and shops there, and claims title to the
property. The Panama railway has also
been making use of some of the property.
These islands were included in the trans
fer of property to the United States by the
Panama republic, are held to be part of the
canal zone and the title of the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company is questioned by the
commission. This title is said to date bac
more than fifty years, but there is some
doubt as to the original transfer of the
property by Spain.
The canal commission is anxious to gain
control If the islands and settle all dis
pute as to their ownership because of their
strategic position and the desirability of
one of the islands as location for quar-
antine station.
All of the islands are very small and
rocky, their value being due entirely to
their position before the city of Panama
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
FUNERAL OF JOHN E. CLEMENT.
Spanish War Veterans Wish Observed
by Burial in Arlington.

The funeral of the late John E. Clement
who served as private in Company l.. 1st
District of Columbia Volunteers, in the
Santiago campaign and who died at his
home, No. 1407 Sd street northwest
Wednesday morning, was held yesterday
afternoon. A guard of honor representing
Gen. Andrew S. Burt Camp, Spanish War
Veterans. headed the cortege. Services
were conducted by Rev. Father Fink of ST.
Aloysius Church, and during the cere-
monies a Gordon of comrades of the de-
ceased surrounded the casket There were
many floral offerings, one of the designs
being in the shape of the lapel button worn
by members of the organization and bear
ing the inscription United Spanish War
Veterans" This from the Gen. Burt
Camp. of which the deceased was a mem
Der. The funeral cortege was met at Ar
lington by a detachment of twelve cavalry
men of Fort Myer. who fired a volley over
the grave, after which taps was sounded
The pallbearers were Commander George
w. Marin. William A. Hickey Edward L.
Keegan, NJ. A. Maloney, c. Duffy, A. r.
Swift and George p. Newman. Department
Commander j. Walter Mitchell was repre-
scented by special aid. AS the casket was
lowered into the grave each comrade drop
ped white flower upon it. A delegation
of clerks from the Agricultural Depart
ment. with whom the deceased was en-
ployed, also attended the funeral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
HARVESTING RECORD CROP.
Not so Much Sugar Being Planted in
Cuba as Was Hoped.

Secretary Taft has received advices
from Governor MagOon at Havana that
never in the history Of cuba has there
been as much sugar cane harvested as
there has been in the past month. The
governor deplored the fact. however that
there is not so much cane being planted
as had been expected. This is taken
as an indication that the unsettled con-
ditiOns in Cuba are having serious eff
feet upon business.
II appears from information that has
reached Washington that certain Euro
pean interests have organized a cabal
the purpose of which is to keep in cir
Culation stories that the situation in
Cuba is such that the stability of bust
ness in the island is uncertain. Why
such stories should be circulated is not
clear TO the authorities here who have
to do with Cuban affairs and an effort
viii be made to offset those reports. Es-
pecial attention Will be given to them
by Secretary Taft on his approaching
visit to the island. He feels that there
can be no good cause for any depression
in trade with the island. and that the
crops for the next year should be greater
than ever before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
APPEAL FOR FUNDS
Effcrt to Obtain Contributions to
George Washington University.

The suggestion that the names of the
washington citizens contributing to the
fund for new site for the George Wash
inston University will be perpetuated in
bronze in the George Washington Univer-
sity Memorial Hall appears in a strong ap-
peal which Is being sent out today to a
number of prominent citizens of the Dis
trict. This letter is designed to enlist the
cooperation of persons who have not yet
considered the Importance to the city of the
plans for national university. 1t is the
feeling of the committee in charge that the
funds necessary to purchase the site should
be provided entirely by the people of Wash
ington, on the ground that self-sacrifcng
constituency at home is a university's
strongest appeal to patriotic and generous
people throughout the country.
The sum of $4,000 should be in hand be-
fore the end of March. The total sum to be
raised for the acquisition of the site is
100000. Thus far the people of the Dis
trict have responded generously, and more
than 100000 has already been subscribed.
The letter is signed under the subscription
yours for the greater University by
Thomas H. Anderson, chairman of The citi-
zens committee: Edwin c. Brandenburg
chairman of the alumni committee, and
Mitchell Carroll, chairman of the committee
of buildings and endowment.
In preparation for the meeting at the New
Willard at $50 o'clock Monday evening, to
which both men and women are invited
over one thousand cards of invitation have
been sent out. The speakers will be Justice
David ]. Brewer, Mr.. John Barrett and Rev
Teunis s. Hamin.
The following members have been added
to the alumni committee: John H. Burch
Frank, H. Bigelow, George L. Edmunds,
Philip F. Larner. Paul N. Peck, W. H. H.
Smith, H. G. Thompson, VIM. E. Whitson,
Thee. N. Gill. V. B. Jackson, Fulton Lewis,
VIM. A. Mearns and E. P. Portner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
THE GUNBOAT WASP.
Will Not Visit Evansville, Ind, as
Expected.

Evansville. Ind, is not to have the honor
of visit from a United States warship
after all. the gunboat Wasp, which the
citizens of that town expected 20 make
cruise up the Ohio river. will not do so, at
least for the present. The Wasp is a con-
verted yacht of $50 tons displacement and
carries six 6-pOunders in her main battery
She is of light draft, and on that account
was assigned TO recruiting service in the
inland districts of the United States. For
several weeks past she has been operating
alonI the Mississippi river. and had worked
as far north as Cairo, at the mouth OF the
Ohio river.
1t was while she was at that city that
the President was asked 10 send a battle
ship up the Ohio river TO Evansville and It
was then thought that the little gunboat
Wasp might be utilized for the purpose.
The plan was abandoned. however, be-
cause of the difficulties of navigating
warship of even her diminutive proportions
so far up the Ohio river. That explains
why the Wasp raised her anchors at Cairo
Wednesday and proceeded down the Missis-
sippi river on her way to the Gulf of Mex
leo instead Of attempting the perilous ascent
of the mighty Ohio.
The Wasp is the flagship of Commander
II. y. Wilson, in charge of the recruiting
division of the navigation bureau, Navy
Department, and is commanded by Chief
Boatswain John S. Croghan of the navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
RAISING HARZ CANARIES.
Development of an Extensive German
Industry.

Consul Frank S. Hannah of Magdeburg
sends the following information about the
business of raising canary birds in the
Harz mountains of Germany:
The breeding and training to sing of the
Harz canaries, large number OF which
birds are forwarded to the United States.
makes of interest the matter given here
with The breeding and selling of canary
birds in Germany, which has reached such
proportions that it now controls the mar
kets of the world. is conservatively est
mated of value of S23S000 In ST. An
dreasberg alone $4,000 canares are yearly
raised for export. For an exceptionally
good singer and breeder at least 300 marks
($7140) must be paid, and 100 marks (S23.SO)
is often paid for a good so-called "Vosaen-
GER bird used to teach the pounger ca
naries to sing by example. The normal
price for good singers varies from SO to
1851. Absolute quiet and undisturbed init
mate relations exist between the breeder
and his birds. Similar conditions are at
tanned by the Magdeburg breeders. Many
Of the so-called "Harz canaries' which are
exported to the United States are bred in
the city of Magdeburg, where some of the
best singers are produced.
The training Of the young birds to sing
correctly is one of the most important and
laborious features of the breeders activity.
The young birds, learning by imitation for
the most part, acquire bad singing as well
as good, and, while 1t is the plan of the
the good singing of the 'Vorsaenger," yet
some Of them naturally chirp and whistle
in an unpleasant manner, and care must be
taken that these birds are removed before
the other birds have acquired the same
bad habits and are rendered unstable. The
art of the breeder lies in his being able to
discover the slumbering talent in the bird at
an early age, developing the same to its
highest point of perfection in its particular
line Some birds show an especial talent
for trilling. while others are remarkable
for the beauty and variety of their song.
The birds are divided into classes and kept
in separate rooms. those having harsh and
sharp voices being often placed In covered
cages, where, instead of singing themselves,
they are forced to listen to other good sing
ers. through which their faults are often
overcome The better singers. after passing
a certain stage where their habits are es-
tablshed and they do not require the close
daily watching of the breeder, are taken
into a room reserved for the best singers
The elementary training for the singer Is
generally finished by the end OF November,
and the singing is at its best at the begin
ming of January and again after the mating
time. $780, ,.s
The canary is in every way house bird,
Giving the bird a little fresh air, make a
serious mistake by hanging the bird out of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
ATTORNEY GARIS ACCUSED.
Court Orders Him to Show Cause Why
He Should Not Be Disbarred.

HAGERSTOWN, Md. March 23.-Judge
Robert R. Henderson Thursday signed an
order requiring Lawyer Adam S. CARTS to
show cause by April why he should not
be disbarred and his name stricken from
the roll of attorneys Of the court A COPY
of the petition was served on CARTS yes
terday. He said: 1T amuses me more than
It scares me-" The petition was filed by
the Washington County Bar Association
through the associations attorneys, Thos
A. Poffenberger and Col, Charles A. Little
The petition, which was first made pub
lie yesterday, contains many charges
against CARTS, some of which are of a
startling nature, while others are of char
acter unfit for publication.
CARTS is also charged with using inde-
cent language in connection with Judge M.
L. Keedy, for the purpose of threatening
and intimidating him. and he is further
charged with attempting, while taking tes-
timony before an equity examiner, to cast
reflections upon the good name of Mr..
Lewis D. Syester, a member of the bar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
GENERAL AND PERSONAL
NEWS OF GEORGETOWN

AS E. l.. Merry, a resident of Dun Loring
Va, was driving over the Aqueduct bridge
his horse became frightened and the occu-
pant of the buggy was thrown from the
vehicle and injured He was taken to the
Georgetown University Hospital for treat
ment.
There was a large attendance last even
ing at the Dumbarton Avenue NJ. E. Church
to witness the entertainment given under
the auspices of the Dumbarton Chapter of
the Epworth League. The program consist
ed of vocal selections by Miss Bertha
Frances \. Olre; humorous talks by Mr.
Barnes, and songs by the Symphony Male
Quartet. The Dumbarton Chapter choir
also rendered several selections. Refresh
ments were served. 1t was reported that
the Dumbarton Chapter in the two years
of its existence has increased in member
ship from sixty to over 300 The CHAPTER
has made $500 since September 16 last, and
has helped the church in many ways.
Rev, c. Earnest Smith, rector of ST
Thomas Episcopal Church, will conduct
the services especially for men tomorrow
evening at st. Johns Episcopal Church.
Potomac and o streets northwest.
Special Palm Sunday services will be
observed tomorrow at Holy Trinity Catho-
lie Church. Rev. Fathers Thomas S. Har-
lin, John ]. Brio and Edward Coppins will
officiate. Masses will be celebrated at 6,
Z, 8, 10 and high mass at II o'clock Palms
will be distributed at the early masses.
James w. Dawson has about completed
the erection of two small brick dwellings,
one on the east side of 9th street be-
tween and Poplar streets. and one on
the south side of Poplar street between
9th and 2Sth streets, which cost about
81 800 each.
deed went on record yesterday whereby
Margaret A. and Marian Berry transferred
to Joseph Sommers of Jefferson and NJ
streets northeast the three-story brick bust
ness and residence building 3O4O and 3O42
NJ street northwest, the price paid being
$1,000.
Harry Wardman has begun the erection
of a row of brick dwellings in Cook Park,
fronting on Irving place, between Avon
place and Both street.
The one-story brick building and the two
building lots adjoining on the south on 31st
street just north of street were sold
at public auction yesterday afternoon to
j. A. Muller. The whole property fronts
about forty feet on 31st street. The build
ing Is occupied a meeting place for the
Seventh Day Adventists of Georgetown.
R. A. CASTELAR, has had plans and speci-
fications prepared for a row of six six-room
and bath bay window brick dwellings at
the southeast corner of 33d and @ streets
northwest to front on Q street Mr.. CAST
lear has also given out the contract to
build a six-room and bath brick dwelling
on the south side of Q street between 32d
street and Wisconsin avenue, and one on
the south side of Poplar street between
9th and 18th streets northwest, to be
known as 271S Poplar street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
DEATH OF MAI. wAKEMAN.
Served With the Volunteers During
the Spanish War.

The adjutant general of the army has
been advised of the death, from obstruc-
tive jaundice, of Major William ]. Wake
man, surgeon, United States army, which
occurred at Fort Monroe, Va, Wednesday
Major Wakeman was born in Connect
cut, December 20, 1854, and was appointed
an assistant surgeon, with the rank of first
lieutenant, May %. 1882: was advanced to
the grade of captain May %, 1887, after
five years service. and promoted to the
grade of major and surgeon February u,
1900
Major Wakeman served as a major and
surgeon Of volunteers during the Spanish
American war, from June %, 1898. until
April 30. 1899 He was graduate of Yale.
holdlng the degrees of A. b. and MD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
EXPENSE OF OCCUPATION.
What 1t Has Cost to Keep the Troops
in Cuba.

Extraordinary expenses to the United
States up TO date caused by the sending
of an army of pacification to Cuba ag-
gregate about s25OO.0OO, according to
figures which have been prepared by the
War Department The navy has made
no extraordinary charges for the part it
has taken in the maintenance of peace in
the island, but the Marine Corps has
charged extra expenses for the organiZa-
ton of a brigade Of marines 10 assist in
preventing trouble
II has not been determined exactly when
that money will be collected from Cuba
by the United States. Congress authorized
the collection of as much of this money
as Cuba can spare. and practically allowed
the War Department TO exercise its judg
mcnt in the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
BABY ABANDONED IN vEsT1BULE
Mother Seeks Asylum for Child in N
Street House.

Mrs. n. P. Green of 22S street north
west was awakened shortly before -
o'clock last night by the violent ringing Of
the bell. No one was in sight when she
went to the door. but she found an aban-
doned girl baby the floor of the vesti-
bule. The child was about one month old
and its clothing gave evidence Of poverty.
A note pinned to the babys clothing read
as follows: please, for the love of God
noble lady, take this child and raise her to
be good woman yourself She was
born on February q last, of honest parents,
but who are too poor to raise her. Keep
her, dear lady. and may the prayers of a
heart broken mother be ever with YOU
Mrs Green called upon the police for as
sistance. and the infant was turned over to
a nurse in the employ of the board of char
tiles. An effort is being made to ascertain
the identity of the mother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
Savoy Leaved Cabbage.

used in Europe, but are less common in
America. They are marked by peculiar
fine crumpling of all the leaves, particu-
larly those of the head. Varieties of this
class are generally of better table quality
than the common cabbage and when cooked
are more tender, finer in texture and of
more delicate flavor. As cold slaw they
are more attractive in appearance, though
no crisper than the smooth-leaved sorts.
The plants are better able to resist cold.
They do not give so large a yield of heads
and the heads are less solid and can't be
handled 20 well as the more common sort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
The Bluecher Missed Shock.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, March pa vio-
lent shock of earthquake occurred here
Thursday evening. The people were panic
stricken.
A number of walls damaged in the pre-
yious quakes were thrown down. So far as
known nobody was hurt.
The tourists on the Bluecher just missed
the experience, she having sailed shortly
before the shock was felt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
Northern Pacific Tie-Up About Over.

SEATTLE, Wash, March 23.-Northern
Pacific officials announce Thursday, March
%, as the date of the resumption of east
bound traffic, that has been tied up since
January II. This is the chief result of
General Manager H. G. Horns present visit
to the coast. Shipments commencing today
will be received for Minnesota transfer
points and the west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23

The police were asked last night to look
out for two small girls, Hattie B. Graves,
fifteen years of age, and Ruth Owens.
Two years younger, the former the daugh-
ter of Henry B. Graves of the Regina
apartment house, the latter the child of
Mrs E. F. Owens. living at the Royalton.
1t developed that each child left home for
the purpose Of spending the night with the
other They were missing for only a short
time however. before the police were adj
vised Of their return
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23

]. s. Harris, fifty-five years of age, whose
home is at 905 French street. became Ill
on a 9th street car last night. The car
was only a short distance from French
street when the passenger became sick. He
was treated by physician and recovered
in a few minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23

GSIJ-Sleeves are often a momentous uues-
ton in the fashioning or remodeling Of a
dress, for they are sure to be the date in
dex and no one wishes to have her frock
out of fashion. Here are sketched two
pretty sleeves, which are easily fashioned
and add greatly to the appearance of a
dress they complete. The first is composed
of three ruffies which end just above the
elbow so that only a pretty cuff finishing
Is to be seen below in the elbow-length
sleeve of this style. The other is a puff
showing two tucks running around which
widens the sleeve below the shoulders
late fancy of Dame Fashion. Either Of
these sleeves may be full or elbow-length
and may be made attractive with lace or
other adornment. In the medium size the
sleeves require yards OF 27-inch material
for either pair.
6S45-Sizes, small, medium and large.
The price of this pattern is 10 cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23

near Knoxville, Frederick county, Nd,
Marvin Oravet. one of the foremen in
charge of the Baltimore and Ohio yard i'm
provement at Knoxville, fell between the
cars and the train passed over his .eg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23

the window on the first warm spring day.
he and his ancestors have been raised for
Centuries in the house, and the only result
of this well-intended kindness is cold
which results in partial II not enure, loss
~ the voice Canaries are very sensitive
to drafts, and some singers, the results OF
Won re- of careful breeding and training, have
been ruined by few moments exposure by
an open window
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
Made Waterman at War Department

Wade H. Ozburn. messenger at head
quarters of the Atlantic division at Cover
nors Island. n. Y. has been transferred
to the position of Waterman in the Office
of the chief of staff at the War Depart
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
OLD ENGLISH ARCHITECTURE
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For Sale


$50 acres adjoining city limits, PEN
dleton. 3eo acres in wheat. viii cut
two tons per acre. Price, includ-
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on every quarter. You had better in
vestigate this.
q -ulI-.t lIt ,oas.3al1 nas Q
4 have several desirable stock
ranches in Games Prairie. for sale.
a hotel at Pilot Rock. very cheap.
Wheat land In large or small tracts.
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