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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
ANT-EATER AT ZOO.
A1N 60Vs
Gift Of United States Minister to
Panama-Arrivals at Snake House.


Panama-Arrivals at Snake House.
A genuine South American ant-eater was
received by the officials Of the National
Geological Park yesterday and will be ex
hibited in the antelope house. This is said
to be the first ant-eater ever received at
the Zoo alive. 1t Is the gift Of Mr.. H. g.
Squiers. United States minister to Panama
The queer animal is about eight inches in
height and has bushy tail and long
snout, which it pokes into ant holes. The
snout is covered with a sticky substance to
which the little insects adhere when the
snout is withdrawn. In South America ants
Of all sizes and descriptions are plentiful
and swarm over the ground by the million.
therefore the ant-eater does not experience
much difficulty In procuring food. To sup
ply the animal with its favorite diet at the
Zoo may prove to be a problem which the
officials will be called upon to solve
A number of fine specimens of the Flor
ida rattlesnake have also been received at
the Zoo and placed in the snake house.
They were sent from Norwalk, Fla. An
other consignment from the south contained
three splendid specimens of the alligator
family sent by Mr.. w. L. Harris. post
master of Charleston, S. c. The largest Of
the gators is about five feet in length and
Is described as half grown. red fox was
received from Winchester, Va. and has
been added to the large fox family at the
Zoo.
The ofnclais were informed To-Day OF the
death of William Bartels, the New York
correspondent Of the National Geological
Park, which occurred suddenly in that city.
While eating his dinner in a restaurant he
fell forward and expired before medical aid
could be summoned. Death was due to
heart failure. Mr.. Bartels had been agent
and correspondent for the Zoo for about ten
years and was we'll thought Of because Of
his reliability. He was sixty years of age
and had wide experience in geological mat
ters.
1t is estimated that about 6.OO0 people WIS.,
tied the Geological Park yesterday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
THEFT OF FOWLS.
William Jenifer's Method of Rails
ing Money for Outing.

AS he stepped from the boat after an out
ing down the river yesterday, William
Jenifer. colored, was taken into custody
by Policemen Rout and Simms of the eighth
precinct. and charge of chicken stealing
was placed against the colored man. He
had a hearing before Judge Mills in the Pc
lice Court this morning, and was sent 10
Jail for a period of three months.
Jenifer 1t is alleged. could not resist the
temptation presented by coup of twenty
five chickens standing unguarded on the
sidewalk in front of the store of Edward
Shehe, 4th street and Florida avenue north
west. He saw no one around and he Just
naturally slipped the crate Of chickens
onto a baby carriage and was soon speed
ing away.
Jenifer sold the chickens to friends
through the alleys nearby. cutting the price.
and he made money which to take the out
ing down the river yesterday.
Colored Policeman Simms heard of Jeni-
fer's sales. and he learned later that Mr..
Shehe had lost two dozen fowls. The col
ored policeman found no difficulty in getting
some of the stolen birds as evidence, and
they crowed before Judge Mills in court this
morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
Seaso1able Flowers in PROPULSION.
Finest specimens at Blackistone's 14th & H.
advertisement.
Dancing to End Outing,

Fifty couples striving for the prizes given
in a prize waltz will dance as they never
danced before at Chesapeake Beach this
evening this being the event that will end
the big labor excursion given today by
Columbia Lodge, No. 4S4, Brotherhood of
Railroad Trainmen. In addition to the
2,5C0 people who went from Washington
to the Beach. a special train was run from
York. Pa, and another from Baltimore,
Md. to enable the railroad people of those
cities to go on the trip. This afternoon
.here VIII be long program of races and
freak races for men, women and children
game or base ball between teams repre-
senting the Baltimore and Ohio and the
Pennsylvania railroads and a game of
water polo between representatives of the
two roads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
WASHINGTON BARRACKS PARK.
Scheme Of Improvements Includes Re-
moval Of Old Buildings.

The work of tearing down the old rectan-
gular-shaped group Of officers quarters at
the south end Of the Washington Barracks
Park has been completed and all that now
remains Of the old buildings is a mass Of
bricks and timbers, which is being loaded
upon wagons and carried to a site uptown.
of new houses. These old buildings were
constructed prior to the civil war, and
were the quarters OF the officers stationed
at the arsenal, and later the Washington
barracks. Many of the higher officers Of
the army, some time during their army
life, have lived In the old buildings being
torn down, and 1t Is said that regret has
been expressed that the scheme of the
army engineers for the identifying Of the
park did not allow them to stand. There Is
now an unbroken vista south from the new
Army War College building, and from its
windows a view can be had Of the Poto-
mac. almost down to Fort Washington.
When the rubbish left from the removal
Of the old buildings is cleared away the site
will be made into a beautiful lawn.
The scheme for the improvement Of the
Washington Barracks Park calls for the
removal Of all the old buildings on the
taking the roof of one Of the old barrack
buildings preparatory to tearing 1t down.
This old building was once used In the
manufacture Of ammunition, and was one
Of the group of arsenal buildings which
were changed into quarters for the soldiers
stationed there after the arsenal was abol-
ished. 1t was in one of these buildings that
an explosion occurred soon after the civil
war, and number OF operatives were
killed and injured 1t will not be many
weeks before all Of the old buildings will
have ceased to exist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
COLORADO ELKs IN TOWN.
Could Give But One Hour to Inspection
of Capital City

Clad in cowboy costumes. the delegation
of Colorado Elks, en- route to the conven-
ton In Philadelphia, stopped off for an
hour in Washington yesterday and were en-
tertained as we'll as the limited time would
permit by the local members of the order
On the journey eastward the Colrado contin-
gent displayed the real cowboy spirit by
discharging their pistols at every opportu-
nifty, and II St Louis several of them We're
placed under arrest, but they were released
in season to resume their places on the
Elks special.
About 100 Washington Elks left yesterday
for Philadelphia, and more will journey to
the Quaker city today and tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15

Who viii Lead the Mammoth Chorus of German
Singers.
mans OF Germantown. Philadelphia, pub
Hshed q manifesto In which they advocated
armed resistance to English oppression. The
Germans began to drill and to prepare for
the war which they foresaw long before the
American Declaration of Independence was
issued.
The real German day" observed an
nually throughout the country falls on Oc-
tober 9, the anniversary of the first landing
in Philadelphia in 1888. This landing of
pilgrims was followed by the foundation Of
the settlement of Germantown, but 1t is
likely that the celebration this year will be
advanced to August l, so that appropriate
reference may be made TO 1t by the great
gathering of Americans of German nativity
at the jamestown exposition on that date.
Working for Success.
According to the plans formed by the Ma
tional German-American Alliance especial
efforts will be made to secure the attend
ahce at the fair of delegations from the
German singing societies from cities all
over the United States, and particularly
from the eastern cities Of New York, New
Jersey. Delaware. Maryland, Virginia and
the District of Columbia.
Final plans have not yet been completed
but 1t is practically assured that a NAM
moth chorus of possibly thousands of voices
Will be formed at the exposition on German
day. Probably never before in the history
of the country has there been such an as
semblage of German singers as will be
present at the fair on August /. The sepa-
rate saengerbunds and maennerchors are
famous for their ensemble singing, and the
effect secured by such a gigantic chorus as
that proposed for the jamestown ceIebra-
ton is beyond the prophetic power of mere
words to imply.
For the honor of leading the great chorus
eastern societies.
largely represented have voted unanimously
for Henry Xander of this city. Mr.. Xander
is now in Europe, but a cable message has
been sent urging him to return in season
for the German day festivities
1t Is certain that delegations from the
Saengerbund, Arion and Germania Maen-
nerchor the three German singing societies
of Washington, viii go to jamestown, but
definite arrangements will not be made until
a meeting of the United Singers is held this
week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
X. T. PRIZE WINNERS.
Banner Commandery on Way to
Jamestown Exposition.

ST. Bernard Commandery. knights Tenn
plar. of Chicago. $50 strong, accompanied
by ladies. arrived in Washington this morn
ing for days sightseeing. before going to
jamestown tonight. This commandery won
the first prize in the national competitive
drill OF the order at Saratoga last week. and
carried with it. as trophies of its prowess.
silver punch bowl, valued at $1,000 and
the banner awarded to the victors.
F. H. Barrfnger, the eminent COM
mander. speaking of the contest, said:
Columbia Commandery Of Washington.
which carried off the second prize. put up a
stif drill and gave us the closest sort of
race for first place
Other officers Of the commandery are
Berkeley Brandt, generalissimo. w. H. Del
lenback. captain general, and Frank c.
Roundey, commandant Of the drill corps.
The punch bowl is a magnificent speci-
men Of the silversmiths art, its massive
sides being decorated with emblems of the
Knights Templar-crosses, shields and he'll
NETS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
ST. sWITHIN's DAY HERE.
Watch the Weather Until Midnight
and Grow Wise.

This is st. swithin's day, and those who
believe In the old Scotch tradition anxiously
scanned the skies and the horizon today, as
1t Is said that should rain fall during the
twenty-four hours ending at midnight, the
ensuing forty days will be rainy. while
should the day be fair a like condition will
prevail for that period. 1t Is not certain
whether there wlil be rain before the day
is over. When Prof. Alfred ]. Henry, one
of the official forecasters of the weather
bureau was asked this afternoon as to the
outlook, he said:
Conditions for the next thrty-six hours
or longer will be showery. The fall Of rain
may begin tonight, or it may be deferred
until tomorrow morning. 1t is hard to tell.
The prevailing winds will be from the east,
and the atmosphere will continue fairly
cool. 1t may be pretty warm between show
ers, and when the skies finally become clear
pretty high temperatures may prevail
Considerable rain was reported today in
the Mississippi valley. Elsewhere in the
west high temperatures are in evidence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
PERAMBULATING BAR.
George Willis Arrested for Selling
Liquor Illicitly.

When Policeman Peterson of the seventh
precinct stopped George Willis on 31st
street yesterday and searched him, it is al
legged, he found Willis to be a perambu-
lating bar. 1t is stated that Willis was
stocked UP with four pints of whisky and
glasses and had few minutes previously
decreased his stock by sales. He was locked
up In the seventh precinct station house
and was charged in the Police Court this
morning with selling liquor without the
necessary license. The trial of the case was
continued until tomorrow.
Information was given to the police that
George was acting as a floating oasis in a
hot thirst-producing area, and the officer
sent friends to tap Georges supply. The
witnesses, with the persuasion Of some
marked money. induced Willis to part with
some of his stock, and the marked money,
1t Is declared, was found on Willis after his
arrest.
I'll smash all these whisky bottles and
never sell no moah,'' Willis promised when
he was arrested.
I'VE can't allow all that waste Of good
liquor remarked the policeman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
ROBBED ABOARD TRAIN.
Theodore M. Wood Loses Pocketbook
Containing $4OO,

The police were notified yesterday Of a
robbery committed Saturday night on a
chesapeake and Ohio train, the loser
being Theodore NJ. Wood, who lives
at 2O4S Lafayette street, Denver, Col
He reported that he was robbed of his
pocketbook in which he had about $500.
Mr. Wood is an Elk and was on his way
to Philadelphia to attend the annual gath
ering of the order this week He says he
last saw his pocketbook about IL o'clock
Saturday night, when he was tn the din
ing car with a friend, and he did not dis
cover his loss until yesterday morning. His
railroad ticket was found in the dining
car and turned over to him. After making
his report to the police he went to Phila-
de!phia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
Mrs. Bradley Recovering Strength.

Mrs. Anna NJ. Bradley. who is charged
with killing former Senator Brown Of Utah.
and upon whom an operation was per-
formed Saturday afternoon at the George
Washington Hospital. told in The Sun
day Star was reported to be rapidly re-
operating. When DR.. H. L. E. Johnson,
who performed the operation, visited her
this forenoon, he said he found Mrs Brad
ley cheerful and regaining her strength
1t was added that she bore the operation
bravely. and the rospital attendants speak
of her as a model patient and declare she
has wonderful vitality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
Treated Fall as Joke.

Washington Brown. colored. living at 1014
New jersey avenue northwest. attempted to
board moving car near the intersection of
18th and ii streets northwest last night, but
he missed his footing and fell. After rolling
over the asphalt pavement Brown pulled
himself together and told the police that he
had received no injury. The passengers
on the car were somewhat excited over the
accident. but Brown treated 1t more as a
joke than anything else
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
TURNER HALL IN VIEW.
Project Promoted at Meeting Of Co.
lumbia Turn Verein.

determination to take active steps
in the interest of the proposed Turner
Hall project was reached at a meeting
last night of the Columbia Turn Verein. 1t
was also resolved to organize dramatic
and singing sections within the society.
By unanimous consent Turn badges, exc
cuted in gold, were presented to Albert
Buehler, August Duehring and A. R.
Meissner, respectively, for their untiring
efforts In behalf Of the society. A sug
gestion for the establishment Of Baeren
Riege, or turner section for men. was well
received and numerous applications for
membership were presented.
1t was the semi-annual meeting of the
Columbia Turn Verein, and the newly elect
ed officers were installed by Mr.. Buehler,
the first speaker of the verein.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
Probable Autopsy.

1t is probable that an autopsy will be per-
formed late this afternoon on the body of
Bertha Montgomery, the young colored
woman who recently died at her home. 1908
Walter street southeast. 1t Is alleged, from
injuries received while engaged in row
with Mrs. Julia A.. West, as stated in The
Sunday Star. Acting Coroner Glazebrook
arranged for the disinterment of the body
Of the Montgomery woman at the cemetery
at Rosaryville Prince George county, and
the bringing Of it to this city. A local un-
dertaker went there this morning to get
the body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
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 Penn
sylvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly,
~ a. m. TO 3 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 Alexandria
every hour and half from 6 am to 6
pm.
Steamers of the Maryland. Delaware and
Virginia Railway Company to Baltimore
leave 9TH street wharf as per schedule.
Steamer Charles Macalesteh for Mount
Vernon at 10 am and 2:.0 pm, and for
Marshall Hall 10 am, 2:3o and $50 pm.
Great Falls-Electrical illumination, mu
sic and dancing afternoon and night. Cars
leave Great Falls and Old Dominion rail-
road station. 36th and NJ streets
Chesapeake Beach trains leave District
line station 9:25 and II am, 2:30. $40, 1:45
and 9:45 pm, subject to change with
out notice.
Steamer st. Johns for Colonial Beach
leaves 9TH street wharf at $40 am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15

Watch for City-Randle Highlands.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15

The Commissioners have appointed Leoi,
e. Dessez, local architect and member
of the special commission revising the
building regulations, to serve as a men,
Der of the District board of survey, to ex-
anime and report on the condition of the
premises at I'LL and 1113 9Th street north
west The examination of these premises
is to be made upon the request of the
Mr.. Dessez to the board was made upon
the recommendation of Snowden Ashford.
inspector OF buildings for the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
"Stop Fussing

"Stop Fussing," Go to Luna Park.
hear Patrick Conway, the dignified conduc-
tor, and his meritorious supporters who
have been with every distinguished band in
the world. Hear them, them. and be in.
formed. They use "Herbo Nerve" At al
soda fountains, &c per glass; 81 bottle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
Heavy Penalty Imposed.

Private Howard A. Daniels. Company H.
4th Infantry, at Washington barracks, was
convicted by court-martial of conduct to the
prejudice of good order and military dis
cipiine and sentenced to confinement at
hard labor for six nonths and to forfeit
pay and allowances. 1t was alleged that
Private Daniels being on duty as kitchen
police disobeyed an order ito get Up out of
bed and also failed to clean tables and
wash dishes in the mess hall. Evidence OF
six previous convictions was cnosidered nv
the court. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
Arm Fractured.

Frederick Heck, fifteen years of age, was
taken TO the Casualty Hospital yesterday
afternoon from the building at LIST and X
streets northeast where mail bags are re-
paired, and was treated for compound
fracture of his right arm. The injury was
caused by his falling down the shaft of
the freight elevator. After receiving sur
gical treatment at the hospital the injured
boy was removed to his home, 1899 Florida
avenue northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
Have The Star Follow You.

Those leaving the city should have
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 tho
breakfast table tie next day and give
all 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 Is go cents per month, In.
VarIably In advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
Every One Likes the Pure Velvet Kind.
c. & S. puye cream ice cream. Druggists.
Advertisement.
Sues Street Railway COMPANY

Robert NJ. Cheshire today began suit in
the District Supreme Court against the An
acostia and Potomac River Railroad Com
pany for $1,000 damages for alleged injuries
He states in his petition that he gave the
conductor a ticket which he had purchased
from the Washington, Alexandria and Mount
vernon Railroad Company as his fare
which, according To the statutes is good on
any road within the District. This ticket
the complainant states, the conductor re-
fused 10 take, and upon refusing to leave
the car the conductor assaulted him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Complaint made to the police of the
fourth precinct yesterday afternoon of an
noyances caused passengers on railroad
trains crossing the Potomas. 1t was stated
by railroad officials that stones have been
thrown at a train and that windows were
smashed. The stones were thrown by boys
at both ends OF the bridge. Nobody was in
1ured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
Foot Crushed Under Wagon.

Christian Elliott, eleven years of age
living at los East Capitol street, who was
working helper on an ice wagon be-
longing 10 George K. Hale. yesterday morn
ing received a severe Injury to his foot by
one of the wheels of the wagon passing over
II. The boy was near 18th and streets
northwest when he received the injury, and
he was taken to the Children's Hospital
for treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
$1,000 Niagara Falls Excursion,

July 10, Baltimore and Ohio
Special train standard coaches and parIor
cars leaving Washington 7:45 am, run
ming via Philadelphia and picturesque Le-
high valley. Liberal stopovers returning
Tickets good ten days. Attractive side
trips from Niagara Falls.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
GERMANS TOCELEBRATE
PLANS FOR BIG DAY AT JAMES
TOWN EXPOSITION.

German day at the Jamestown exposition
will be observed August !, and the Ma
tional German American Alliance, with
headquarters in Philadelphia, has issued
proclamation inviting German-Americans
throughout the country to celebrate at the
exposition the 132d anniversary OF the issu-
ance of the German-American declaration
of independence. August 1, 1775, the Ger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
0of Town People MAY Mail From Neutrality-suspicious. Readthe Bargains S
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-The Aborn Opera Company in
1.-THE Beggar Student" SIS pm.
Belasco-Miss Charlotte Walker in "A
Dolls House" SIS pm.
Four-mile Run-Luna Park, a fairyland
of amusements, with concert every after
noon and night.
Chevy Chase Iake-Marlne Band concert
followed by dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
theft From Pennsylvania R R Car

The police were asked yesterday to in
yestigate two thefts which were reported
TO have been committed in a railroad car
on the PENNSYLVANIA line Saturday Robert
H. Williams. living at 3lS street north
west. and William Brown, whose home Is
ct 465 Missouri avenue, reported that each
was robbed of a suit of clothes Brown
told the police that he had s26 in the
pockets OF the clothing he lost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15

James Edwards, colored, two years old,
died suddenly at the home of his parents,
1880 B street northeast, no physician having
attended him during his last illness. Acting
Coroner Glazebrook viewed the body and
gave certificate of death from natural
causes. The police were told that the
mother of the child wanted the District au-
thorities to bury the body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
William Bartels Dead.

William BarIels OF 1GO Greenwich street.
New York. for the last forty years one OF
the best-known dealers in Wild animals
died at his home in that city Saturday.
His funeral took place at O'Clock this
afternoon. From MIR. Bartels' headquarters
In New York wild beasts birds and snakes
were supplied TO menageries and geological
gardens all over the world.