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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
Unity Council Meeting.

Unity Council, No. 2, Independent Order
Sons Of Jonadab, held its regular meeting
Wednesday evening at Melfo-d's Hall, sth
and 1 streets northeast. Worthy Chief
Rhodes called the meeting to order. In
the routine business conducted the COM
mittee on printing reported it had placed
orders for letter heads and the tickets for
an entertainment and dance to be given
soon. Owing to the absence of the chair
man of the committee on resolutions their
report was laid over until next meeting.
Two applicants were elected to membership
and were initiated
The council then went into the good of
the order session and NJ. j. 0'Day was
requested to preside He briefly instructed
the new members in their duties as Sons
of Jonadab
The following named members responded
to the call of the chair: Me>srs Dreamer.
Killmore, Sweeney, Watt. Bol oman, Far
ley. jr. Gunderson, Foley. Riley. Parish
and Rhodes. Ice cream was served and
the meeting closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
Spanish War Veterans Meet

Tie regular mont.ly meeting Of Admiral
George Dewey Camp, No :, United Span
ish War Veterans. Thursday evening was
largely attended. Two veterans We're
elected 10 membership. The camp has
established beneficial rank and much
interest was manifested in the project
Capt Thomas A Green. as delegate TO
me national encdnpment. made his report
and detailed the Improvement in the or
EanizauOn at large which has been the
outcome OF the administration of retiring
TommandeT-in-Chief Ward
Comrade Green also announced the
election Of Capt J. Walter Mitchell as
national historian and related the manner
IN which IL was accomplished Past De
partnrut Commander Mitchell was the
only one from the District OF Columbia 10
receive national hOuurs.
Department Adjutant John Mahoney was
Stven hearty reception and made "a brief
address, principally upon the manner in
which the business Of the various camps
should b. conducted. 1t Is regretted that
The color line mas been made an issue by
one or more OF the commands, as it may
result in not only unpleasant situations.
but tendency to create an opinion on the
part Of this community which would be
unjust 10 the organization
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
FUNNY OLD COTE, He SAID.
Fails to Secure Warn't and Departs in
Disgust.

An old colored man, whose locks were
snowy white, sauntered into the Office OF
the clerk of the Juvenile Court yesterday
morning and said in an excited manner:
Boss, I wants to get a war'nt.''
For whom?" inquired one Of the clerks.
For a gang of Niger boys what keeps
poster alter me-"
What have they been doing to your
inquired one of the court officials.
'Dey keep calm me Names"
''Nh by don't you complain to their par
ents?"
Il don't know eff dey is got eny parents
see dem de street NOSE of de time, -
replied the applicant.
What do you do for living?"
Il is a ash man. myself"
Now. what have these boys been doing
that you should want them arrested?' he
was asked
''Dey breaks de peace wen dey NEEDLES
wifi mans bisness, 1 treats every pusson.
white and black, wifi manners and behavior
nobody poster alter me. All l gwine ter
do is to put de law on EN-; an a white
gen'man tole me cum up here and see Mr..
ledge Lacey. Whar is de ledger
He Is out of the city said the bailff.
'Who Is dat man yonder sittin on de
bench" he asked, pointing to Judge Callan.
Cant he gin me de papers to take to de
police to make dem boys stop hollerin' at
me? If he don't is gwine to some other
cote, deed / is"
And the old man left and drove his wagon
away.
Dat is funny ole cote" he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
ALLEGED HOUSEKEEPING.
Three Boys to Appear in Court on
Charge.

John May, white, and W. J. Lomax. col
ored, each seventeen years of age, and
Julius G. Brooks colored, whose age was
recorded as fourteen years. were locked
up last night by Detectives Pratt and How
lett on a charge of housekeeping. 1t is
alleged that they entered the automobile
repair shop Of T. N. Mudd. 1919 New York
avenue. and stole an automobile clock and
other articles. The entrance to the shop
was effected by smashing the window.
Following their arrest the boys admitted
to the detectives knowledge OF the robbery,
but their statements as to how 1t was COM
mitted and rega riding the disposition OF the
property do not agree. The white boy, who
Is from Ohio. says he watched the other
boys commit the robbery and that he &C
cepted a bracket and cake of soap that
were taken from the establishment Brooks
and Lomax the former living at 457 L
street and the latter at AIT New York ave-
nue.. admitted connection with the affair
and blamed May for what they did.
Brooks will be given a hearing in the
Juvenile Court unless he Is used a wit
ness and the others will be arraigned in the
Police Court tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
Boy Accidentally Hurt.

Frederick Long, eight years old, was
knocked down by an automobile operated
by James Kennedy. thirty-seven years old
At uoint near 10Th and streets north
East yesterday afternoon and was painfully
injured about his head and shoulders The
tut"fnihiist was unable 70 prevent the ac-
niteNt hut hr took charge of the injured
boy and removed him to the Emergency
Hospital. The surgeons there found that
The boy was painfully but not dangerously
hurt His home IS at 2;ul street north
west the police Of the first precinct
CHARGED Kennedy vita having propelled
MS mac h!nr so as 10 collide with the boy
and required him to deposit So collateral
for MS appearance in the Police Court to-
morrow morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
mbmrg=American Lime,
TO ITALY IN 8 DAYS.

Alexandria Special trip by S. s. Hamburg.
: -, Jan. and Feby. 10
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TO ENTERTAIN FIREMEN.
Responses to Appeal of Citizens Com
mittee for Funds.

A number of responses have been re-
ceived to the second appeal of the citizens
committee in connection with the enter
tainment of the members of the Interna-
tional Association of Fire Engineers, who
are to meet in this city October to Il
next. Treasurer Cuno II. Rudolph reports
that ssl7 of the required 5000 has been
subscribed.
The committee, of which William T. CALI
her is chairman. is confident that the bust
ness men of the District VIII complete the
amount within the next few days.
Reports from the secretary of the asSocia-
ton are said to indicate very large at
tendance at the convention. About 1000
fire chiefs are expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
VETERINARY BOARD REPORTS
Outline Of Work Done Since Members
Were Appointed.

The Commissioners have received a report
from the board of examiners in veterinary
medicine OF the District Of Columbia show
ing the work OF the board since its creation
Last April. The board organised, elected
officers. secured James Pugh. jr. as special
counsel gave due notice to the veterinary
profession and the public of Washington of
the operation of the new law governing the
practice Of veterinary surgery, mailed appli-
cation blanks to all persons practicing vet
Urinary medicine and issued thirty EIGHT IL
censes without examinations and six IL
censes with examinations
The board consists of Drs. John Lock-
wood. Harry Ackeson, Hubert Young, John
K. Mohler and d. E. Buckingham, IT. Dr.
buckingham was elected president of the
board, DR.. Lockwood vice president. and
Or. Young, secretary and treasurer Dr.
Young, as treasurer, reported that during
the snort time the board has been in opera
ton the receipts have amounted to $9S The
disbursements were ST., leaving a balance
OF s27 President Buckingham suggested
to the Commissioners that $25 of this bal
ance be apportioned among the five exam
liners according to the law.
If you are from Missouri use Star want
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
NAMED FOX PRESIDENT
CAMPAIGN OF THE W. R. G.
SARATOGA CONVENTION NOTES.

At largely attended meeting of Phil
Sheridan Corps recently plans for re-
ception to Sheridan Post were completed.
The reception is scheduled to take place
the night of October Is.
Several Of the returning delegates from
the national convention of the Woman's
Relief Corps in Saratoga were present and
spoke with enthusiasm of the work Of the
convention, and expressed themselves as
pleased with the reception accorded the
Department of the Potomac delegation in
the national body.
Plans for the winter were discussed. and
by unanimous vote of the corps Mrs. Agnes
Keller, who instituted the corps in April,
was Endorsed for the Office of department
president at the coming department con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
WILL HELP CELEBRATE
LUTHERAN BODY TO JOIN GRACE
CHURCH CONGREGATION.

After being in session the past four days
the members of the annual conference or
Concordia district of the evangelical JOINT
synod of Ohio will join today with Rev.
j. Z. Doermann and the members of the
congregation of Grace Lutheran Church,
18th and Corcoran streets northwest, In
celebra ting the thirtieth anniversary of its
organization. The house of worship has
been beautifully decorated for the occasion
with palms and other greens, arranged
about the interior of the edifice by a num-
Der OF the ladies of the church, with the
aid of local for St
Rev. DR.. C. II. l.. Schuette. general pres
ident Of the synod of Ohio, will deliver the
anniversary sermon It II o'clock. He has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
SERIOUSLY INJURED.
William Zell, a Painter, Falls From
Third-Storv Window.

William Zell, painter, thirty-two years
old whose home Is at SD 10th street north
west, met with a serious accident yester-
day afternoon while painting the front of
house lob Lamont street. He was seated
upon the sill of third story window, when
he accidentally lost his balance and fell
sustaining. 1t is believed. fracture of the
skull. besides other injuries. Fortunately
for the painter he landed upon the bal
cony in front of the house and did not
fall all the way to the ground. The police
of the tenth precinct We're notified and
they removed the injured man to Garfield
Hospital. 1t was stated at the institution
last night that Mr.. Zell has a fair chance
to recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
Car Collides With Wagon.

\ number of passengers on a Capital
Traction car yesterday afternoon were
greatly startled when the car crashed
against a wagon belonging to the George
w. Knox Express Company at the inter-
section of It'll street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. northwest. When the driver of the
team and the motorman on the car realized
that the collision was about to occur they
made Intellectual effort to prevent the
trouble.
The fender of the car was broken and
the glass shattered The accident de-
layed traffic a few minutes but nobody
was injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
Alcohol Better Than Gasoline.

Alcohol may be used as fuel for internal
combustion engines Instead OF gasoline or
Kerosene. The conclusion has been reached
-,firr experiments ~ S. NJ, Woodward, irri-
CATION engineer in the Office of experiment
stations in the Department OF Agriculture.
and Charles +. Luri.e. assistant professor
# mechanical engineering in Columbia Uni
"crs.ty Furthermore. the use of alcohol
Ta krS 'ess noise and there Is no danger OF
tutGgtUus tuwm-rins. When alcohol IS used
% automobile IiF-C0OleL engines the temper
EtgIr may br pergG.ittd 10 rise higher than
when gasoline IS UseI before auto ignition
axes place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Delay in Adjourning Court.

Adjournment of the United States branch
of the Police Court was delayed yesterday.
Deputy. Marshal A w. Cash thought that
Deputy Marshal Henry Johnson had ad-
journed the court, and Deputy Marshal
Johnson labored under the impression that
his colleague had attended TO the matter.
Therefore after business was concluded the
jan!tor began 10 sweep up and several per-
sons put on their hats as they walked
through the courtroom. Finally one OF
the deputy mars!.ais happened TO mention
something about adjourning the court. and,
fifteen minutes late. the adjournment was
formally declared, with the janitor as the
audience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
Straightman Convicted.

Perry Straightman was found guilty in
the Police Court yesterday of keeping
dIsOrderly house. His name did not save
sim from conviction when the case was
called for trial. for he was ordered 10 move
straight out. If he fails to do so a penalty
Of Slun fine or four months Imprisonment
will be enforced against him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
NO EVIDENCE OF FOUL PLAY.
Autopsy Performed on Body Of Archi-
bald Nichols.

An autopsy was performed yesterday aft
ernoon upon the body of Archibald Nichols,
who was found dead in lumber yard at
18th and e streets northwest yesterday
morning by Special Policeman Benjamin
kiopfer. 1t was found that death was
caused by cerebral hemorrhage and there
was no evidence that the man had been as
saulted. Acting Coroner Giazebrook de-
c!ded to give a certifcat. of death without
holding an inquest 1t is likely the body
Will be turned over to an undertaken this
morning and removed to near Silver Spring,
where the wife and four children of the de-
ceased reside
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
Asks for Advance in Salary.

{. b. Robinson. veterinarian for the Dis
trict. has asked the Commissioners to in
crease his salar:' from 81 30 to 81 600 This
request was made today in what might be
termed the annual estimates for his depart
ment DT- Robinson is the only person en-
pIoSed in tie department, and i'll recon-
meHd.nE that his salary be increased he
ontred no special reason. contrary 10 the
rule observed by the District officials,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
Suit for Absolute Divorce.

Carrie T.. Swan has filed suit in the
District Supreme Court for an absolute di-
vorCe from Joseph NJ Swan. They were
married December %. 1892, and have six
children. Inhde!ity. cruelty and non-sup-
port are alleged. and a correspondent named
Attorney T. w. Frisby represents the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
PURCHASE OF HOUSES.
Number Of Local Home Buyers Sup.
piled Recently.

Recent sales made by David Moore real
estate broker. include the following houses;
1900 LIST street northwest, to c. X. Xander
for $3.50.
1904 LIST street, to Julian Taft for s. 500
1893 1st street, to Annie S. Jones fol-
$500. All the above were sold for Charles
j. Walker
Also through the same office, house 1906
Q street northwest, to A c. Magee for
$500: to Mrs. Fitzpatrick, for Mrs. Ferrall,
1920 l street northwest, for $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22

Mr.. Harry H. Campbell. who has been
ton Of Mt. Pleasant Congregational Church
where he has been engaged for some time
past as precenter and soloist, was heard
to advantage last Sunday in the mass 500
20, God Have Mercy from the orator.o
of St. Paul.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
Dredging Contract Awarded.

The Navy Department has awarded to the
Edward Bros Dredging Company of Sault
Ste. Marie contract for removing about
1900 cubic wards of earth 1T the CHICAGO
naval training station at 81 cents per cubic
yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
Building Permit Issued

Inspector Ashford issued a building per-
NIT yesterday to J. y. Fleckinger for a two
story frame dwelling al 254 Carroll street
Takomai estimated cost, $2.,Crl. Mr.. F'leck-
niger is tie architect and builder
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
Funeral of Chief Cutter Nevins.

Funeral services over the remains of the
late Joseph Nevirs. formerly chief cutter,
C.S.A were held yesterday afternoon in
the family home in the Harvard apartments,
Harvard street northwest Rev. DR.. VI. Ross
Fishburn, pastor of the Mount Pleasant
Congregational Church, had charge of the
brief service at tn" home and also at the
final ceremonies at the grave in Arlington
cemetery. Full military honors were &C
corded the body at the cemetery. The pail
bearers were Messrs. Ebert, Roe, Graham
and LightfOot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22

]. w. Laskey. fifty years old, became Ill
yesterday afternoon in his room at 200 B
street northwest. The police of the sixth
precinct were advised Of his Illness and
they removed him to the Washington Asy-
lum Hospital for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
Capitol Hill Branch Star Office.

If you do not feel like coming down town
leave your advertisement for The Star at
Haley's Drug Store. 18th and East Capitol
sts., and 1t will be sent to The Star for you
without additional charge. The best help is
obtained through The Star at l cent per
word each insertion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
Husbands Name Forgotten.

Annie Lee coiored. called at the Office OF
Financial Clerk Sebring at the Police Court
yesterday to pay the fine Of her husband,
who she said was prisoner in the work
house. When asked his name, she was I'M
able to remember ii. Her husband S stay in
the institution was therefore prolonged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
Tempered With Fire Alarm Box.

Six months Imprisonment, in default
of fine of $40, was the sentence i'm
posed in the Police Court yesterday on Burt
Murray for tampering with and breaking
fire alarm box in Southeast Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22

Or. Sterling Ruffin has returned from a
vacation spent In Canada.
William p. Richards. surveyor of the
District, is off on a vacation of two weeks.
He will visit the jamestown exposition and
then go to his old home in Delaware. He
Is accompanied by Mrs. Richards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
Do You Want Boarders?

Then let small ad in The Star under
Rooms and Board find them for you. The
cost IS very small.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22

3-fb. Cans Kairomel Syrup, lie;
&c cans Chill Sauce, 4c; 15c bottles VOL
cester Sauce, Sc; sc boxes Scotch MINIS. 81
]. T. D. Pyles' stores. se212t
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Baltimore and Return, S1.25,

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
Every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways. both days, except Royal Linz
ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22

GRAND WINTER CRUISES TO THE ORIENT,
WEST INDIES SUPERB NILE SERVICE by
NEW STEAMERS. TOT RiST BUREAU FOR
GENERAL IMPORTATION.
Travellers Checks Good All over the World.
Neutrality-suspicious. LINE
1881 BROADWAY NEW YORK.
f. F. DROOP L. SONS 92J Pa. ave.
mh22f, Sumw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22

General President of the Joint synod of Ohio.
been in attendance upon the conference
during the week. The program of the ex
ercises provides that the anthem. Praise
God the Father" by Gounod. shall be sung
by the choir open the Gates viii be
sung a solo by Mrs. A E. Phelps. The
opening number upon the organ will be TIE
Deum IN B fat
Evening Services.
Rev. Hugh II. Ackler of Peru, w. Va,
will preach In the evening at 1:3o o'clock.
Rev. Mr. Ackler. who was formerly pastor
of one of the Baltimore Lutheran churches,
has also been in attendance upon the con-
ference since the opening day, and it is
stated it will be a pleasure to a number of
the members Of Grace Church to hear him
deliver the evening sermon on the day SO
full of the memories of the story of the
church. There VIII also be special musi
cal program given at this service. Miss
Katherine Faethe of Baltimore will sing
Gounods Jerusalem a solo, and the
choir will render Caleb Shippers anthem,
IF We Love Me-"
About fifty of the ministers and lay del
egates in attendance on the annual meeting
of the district, accompanied by a number
of ladies. as stated in The Star, took the
trip to Mount Vernon by river yesterday
afternoon. The wea Their was all that could
be desired, and after visiting the former
home and tomb of Washington the Wis tors
returned to the city much pleased with
their trip.
The sessions of the convention will be re-
sumed tomorrow morning, when 1t Is ex
pected that number of the committees
will be ready to report A session VIII also
be held in the afternoon from to 4 clock
1t is stated 10 be more than proba BILE that
the annual session viii come to a close
Tuesday morning or afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
LOCAL MENTION.

Don't Miss Butchers Tournament
Beuuing race track, Sept -, Sc anus. col
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22

Choice plants for sale. 423 4th st ne.
se20-3ts
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All Amateur Pictures Printed, Sc Up.
In real velox. WILSON'S. 7l2 9th st. n. w
ap14-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22

School Books, New and Second Hand
Lowdermilk & Co, 1924 F st. Open evenings
to October Is.
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CITY ITEMS.

Go to the Butchers Barbecue at Ben
ming race track Sept. 25. See amusements.
se22-3t
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RAILROADS.

G hesapeake Beach
Railway CO.
SCHEDULE OF EXCURSION TRAINS TO AND
FROM CHESAPEAKE BEACH
SEPT ls TO SEPT 20. INCLUSIVE:
Going-e:25 and II 90 am. and 40 pm.
Returning-8:3O am. 200 and 700 pm.
SATURDAY. sErT. 81:
Going-9:25 and 1900 am. 2:3o, $40, 7:45 and
9:45 pm.
Returning 30 am. 12:45 200. 600. 500 and
1000 pm.
SUNDAY. SEPT ~
Going-e:25 and 100 am. 2:3o. 400, 7:45 and
9:45 pm.
Returnipg-7:OO am. I2:4J. 2:i0. 600. 500 and
1000 pm.
Going. all trains leave District line station.
PAUL Y. WATERS.
se8-21t,40 General Manager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22

Everything Open at Chesapeake Beach
Saturday and Sunday. Haley's Band. Dancing
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Seaboard Air Lime Railway

TICKET OFFICE. 1921 PENNA. AVE.
NOTICE-Following schedule not guaranteed.
For Raleigh, Wilmington Columbia Savannah.
Jacksonville, Tampa. Atlanta. Birmingham, Mem
phis and New Orleans.
sos An. DAILY-Seaboard Mail Through
coaches and Pullman sleepers to Savannah and
Jacksonville. Through Sleepers Washington to
Hamlet and Hamlet to Atlanta and Birmingham.
Dining Cars.
600 PM Daiiy-Seaboard Express. Solid train,
with coaches and Pullman Seepers to Savannah,
Jacksonville and Tampa. Through Sleeper to At
lar ia and Birmingham. Dining Cars.
SrANSEI L. District Passenger Agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22

5Burner Chief Gas Range, With
water back Put rp complete for $500. A
Eberiy's Sons. rs 9Th NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22

c. A. Muddiman & Co.
Jewel Gas Ranges and Water Heaters.
616 18TH ut. Lamps 1904 G st.