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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10
AT JUNIOR REPUBLIC
ELECTION OF TRUSTEES FOR THE
ENSUING YEAR.

The recent annual meeting of the National
Junior Republic at the Willie Newbold
farm. Annapolis Junction, was well at
tended in spite of cold and rainy day. AS
part of the proceedings. formal reports
Were read by the boy officers of the repub-
lie showing the state OF the government
finances, and other interesting items of in
formation. The trustees elected for the new
year are Col. Charles Newbold, Mrs.
Archibald Hopkins. Mrs. Mary s. Lockwood
Mrs Alexander Britton. Mrs. Charles II.
Ackert. Miss Catharine C. Ridgely DIR.
Reginald Munson. DR.. William Hart Dex
ter, Mr.. Eugene E. Stevens, Mr.. Henry p.
Blair, Mr. Herbert Knox Smith. Mr.. Thomas
c. Noyes. all of Washington, and Mr.. Sum
merfeld Baldwin, jr., Mr.. w. c. Robinson,
Mr.. Robert Garrett, Mr.. Orrin c. Painter,
Miss Ella Reeves, Miss Juliet c. Baldwin,
Mrs Edward Shoemaker, Mrs. Frank Boil
Ton. Mr.. Samuel c. Rowland, Mr.. Albert
Richie, Mr.. A A Blakeney. Mr.. Thomas
Coleman, Mr.. Nathaniel G. Grasty, Mr.. j.
Sawyer Wilson. jr, and Mr.. Charles F.
Henderson of Baltimore.
AT a subsequent meeting of the trustees
Mr.. Summerfield Baldwin of Baltimore was
elected first vice president, with the follow
Ing additional vice presidents: Mrs. Charles
w. Fairbanks, George B. Cortelyou, II. B.
F. mcfarland. Thomas Nelson Page, Mrs.
R. NJ. Clark, Mrs. George Westinghouse of
Washington, and Mr. Theo. Marburg, Mr..
w w. Bigelow and Mr.. S. p Rylaifd of
Baltimore. Mrs. Frank G. Collins of Wash
ington was reelected secretary, and Mr..
Randolph Barton, jr., of Baltimore, treas
urer; Mr.. Stevens, chairman Of the truS-
tees. and Miss Baldwin, vice chairman
Board of Management.
The board of management appointed in
cludes Miss Ridgely, Mrs. Lockwood, Mrs.
Collins, Miss Baldwin, Mrs Shoemaker,
Mrs. Bolton, Mrs. Giles S. Rafter, DR. Mum
son. DIR. Dexter and Messrs. Baldwin, jr.,
Robinson, Painter, Stevens, Henderson,
Grasty and Charles X. Abrahams.
After the close of the business meeting
the visitors witnessed of the regular
sessions of the republic court. the proceed
ings of which We're conducted in a very bust
ness-like manner. Several miSdemeanants
forfeited collateral rather than be tried be-
fore the visitors, but there were a number
of cases remaining for the consideration of
the court. The citizens of the republic now
number ffty-five, and good discipline is
maintained under the administration of the
Juvenile government.
The visitors had an opportunity to inspect
the republic and found many improvements
effected since the first of the year. A new
superintendent, Mr.. Leslie w. Baker, has
been installed, and various new features
are in contemplation. A graduate of the
Agricultural School of the Ohio State Uni
Versty has been appointed farmer, and
the farm is to be conducted along educa-
uOnal lines, well-equipped poultry plant
being already established as a step in that
direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10
Two-Burner Gas Stove. Only $1.OO.
A. Eberlys Sons. rs eth NV.

Try Reisinger's Ice Cream.
81 gal. SOC y gal. 30 G.. Tel NJ. 2I6I.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10
MEMORIAL SERVICES.
Encampment No. 80, Union Veteran
Legion, in Charge.

The memories of departed comrades were
honored by the members OF Encampment
No. 60, Union Veteran Legion, on Saturday
evening at their hall, SIG 9th street north
west, by a special service. The hall was
handsomely decorated for the occasion, and
a large audience of comrades and their
families gathered to witness the ceremonies
which were conducted in accordance with
the encampment ritual. A patriotic ad-
dress was made by DIR. George Wilson, pas
tor Of the Northminster Presbyterian Church
The music. consisting for the most part of
well-known military selections was sup
piled by the choir of the Northminster
Presbyterian Church under the direction
Of Prof. Zimmerman.
The platform Of the hall was draped with
silk flags and banners of the encampments,
while In front were nine empty chairs
draped with black for the comrades who
have fallen from the ranks Of the legion
during the past year. The colonel, E. B.
Thompson. presided. With him were seated
on the platform DR.. Wilson, the speaker Of
the occasion. and the officers Of the en-
campment
The services were opened by the sounding
of the assembly by the bugler, Prof. Gal
braith, after which solo was rendered by
Mrs. Florence Donohue, entitled THE Flag
of the Morning Skies, the words Of which
were by DIR. Thomas Calver Col E. B.
Thompson then conducted the opening serv-
ices. which consisted in the announcement
of the objects of the order to cultivate true
devotion to American government and In
situations and promotion Of the interests of
humanity by the perpetuation Of fraternity,
charity and patriotism Prayer was Of
fered by the chaplain, William H. Wom-
ersey
The reading Of the roll of honor, with
brief account of their services. was then
read by the adjutant w. ]. Weiss. The list
Of dead consisted of William r. Peddle,
Bella w. Beebe, James NJ. Brown, Robert
Simpson. John F. Stewart, Charles A. Boyn-
ton, John D. Buckley, and Luke Kelly. A
muff1ed drum roll was sounded after the
names were read, and the chairs were
crowned with laurel by Maj. N. II. Mer-
rill, as was the vacant chair in honor of the
patriotic women of the war by Mrs. Ada
H. Weiss. THE Vacant Chair" was sung
by Mrs. Florence Donohue. Appropriate
remarks were made and the ritual address
read by Past Col A. Hewitt Nickerson. A
solo, "Tentng on the Old Camp Ground.
by Prof. Page Zimmerman and choir, fol-
lowed, after which Rev. George Wilson de-
livered the address. He spoke feelingly Of
what the privation and achievements must
have been of those who participated in the
great civil conflict, and the eloquent sent1-
in the hearts of those present.
The service ended with hymn by the
choir; the singing of America" by the
audience; benediction by DR.. George +. VIII
son, and taps" by the bugler
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10
Junior Society Entertains.

The Junior Society of Christian Endeavor
OF Bethany Baptist Church, 1901 Sd street.
INDUCED in a social at the home Of Mrs
f A. Johnson 1l6 T street northeast. Fri
day evening last. Music and games were
played, after which refreshments were
served. Among those present were Mrs.
Lyon. Mrs. Swindler Mrs. F. r Reid, Mrs.
Amos Ferris. Mr.. and Mrs F. B. Reed,
Mr.. Morgan. Mr.. Robert j. Hail, Misses
Marie Grinnell, Daisy and Edith Johnson.
Merriam Hall Cycil Smoot. Violet Keifer.
Grace Brooks. Ruth Wright, Emma Deu-
terman. Geraldine Saunders Annie Smoot.
Frances Grant. Marian Miller, Aleathea
Morgan. Lydia keefer, Marguerite Swind-
Ter EGris GrinneH. Louise Jacobs. Lorene
GaskilI, Edith Jacobs. Messrs. Donnie. Alex
and Jerry Johnson. Horace and Perry J
Stevenson. Lester. Werthmemer. Ralph
keifer, Emmert POmeroy. Thurston and
Walter Ferris. Earl Grant, Fred and Earl
Saunders, Laurence Burton, Charles Miller,
George REESE and Herbert Shinnick
Tie pastor. Rev. Hugh 7. Stevenson, was
present. arriving late in the evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10
Good Templars Meet.

Perseverance Lodge, No. g International
Order Of Good Templars, met in Scottish
Rite Hall last Saturday evening. Mr. w.
Faro, from s. A. Wilbur Lodge, Boston,
Mass and several members Of Sunbeam
Juvenile Temple, No. 1, affiliated with Per-
severance Lodge. Mr.. A. B. Scrivener, chief
templar, presided; Mr.. Frank Jones, secre-
tary, read communications, and Mrs. A. H
Frear, pianist, led in the service of song
communication was received from Mr.
Forrest D. Vowel. grand secretary giving
notice of meeting to be held in Pythian
Temple next Tuesday evening for con-
ferring the district degree and defining
the credentials required. The initiatory de-
gree was conferred on four new MEMBERS
and, following recess, good-of-the-order ex-
ercises were conducted by Mr.. /. L. Corby
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10
Repairs to Army Tug.

The United States army quartermaster' s
tug Lieut.. Alonzo Gushing, the tender to
the artillery stations on the Potomac, will
leave here this afternoon for Baltimore,
where she Is to receive a general over
hauling before returning: to service on the
Potomac. The Gushing Is employed on the
government route between this city and
Fort Washington and Fort Hunt, and
transports all the supplies used at the
posts. She also brings the officers and men
stationed at the forts to this city, and Is
otherwise employed under the direction Of
the quartermaster at Fort Washington. She
was to have left here ten days ago. but 1t
was found impossible at the time to get a
boat to take her place, and it was thought
that she would have to postpone the re-
pair work. Last week, however, a steam yacht
owned in Baltimore was secured. and she
will today relieve the Gushing on the route.
While at Baltimore the boiler and machin-
cry of the tug will be put in thorough or
der. her hull will be overhauled and she
will be reprinted inside and out; Capt.
Thomas Todd will have charge of the work
on the boat while she is at the ship yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe, Norfolk and jamestown every
evening at $50 and day trips as per sched-
ule.
Electric trains from 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly,
10 am. 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 a half from am to
pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon at 10 a. m. and 2:3O pm, and for
Marshall Hail. ~ a m, go and $50 pm.
Great Falls-Electrical illumination, mu-
sic and dancing afternoon and night. Cars
leave Great Falls and Old Dominion rail-
road Both and NJ streets.
Chesapeake Beach trains leave District
line station 9:2o and IL a m, go, $40, 40
and 8. 10 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10
GOES TO JAMESTOWN.
Cardinal Gibbons to Participate in
Georgia Day Celebration.

Cardinal Gibbons, accompanied by his sec
rotary, left this city last evening for James,
town, where he will participate In the Geor-
gia day exercises today. The cardinal came
to Washington In the afternoon and was
entertained at st. Patricks rectory until
the time for his departure, at o'clock, on
one of the steamers of the Norfolk and
Washington steamboat line.
Rev. DR.. Stafford, the pastor Of st. Pat
rick's, is at Providence Hospital taking a
rest from his work. 1t was said at the
hospital yesterday that he will probably
leave there within the next few days.
DR.. Stafford has been doing much to tax
his strength during the past year, and
found that he could rest better away from
his rectory. He went to the hospital about
a week ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10
Returned to Investigate.

II was not until after they had walked a
short distance ahead that the brothers dis
covered the absence Of their companions
and returned to make an investigation.
shreeves was calling for assistance, but
because Of the darkness the two compan.
ions were unable to go to him until they
mao procured lantern. When the Serene
protneis ana others reached the creek with
me hght they were able to descend to where
me others were lying. The two men were
taken from the creek and hurried to the
georgetown University Hospital In the sew
cath precinct patrol wagon. A. the hosnjta,
the physicians realized at once that King
was DEAD, and his body was removed to
the morgue this morning Shreeyes was
given surgical treatment
Acting Coroner Glazebrook made an inves-
tigauon of the affair this morning and de-
c1ded that an inquest was unnecessary.
Later In the day the body was taken in
charge by an undertaken and prepared for
burial. AVA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10
GUARD OVER MASTER.
Police Contest With Dog for Posses
sion of Sick Man.

Great Dane dog standing guard over
his master caused. the police of the second
precinct considerable trouble in front of
the Portland apartment house. 18th and M
streets northwest, early yesterday morn
ing. When the police wagon was sent there
with an officer for the purpose of taking
care of a man lying upon the sidewalk,
the big dog proved himself to be a faithful
guardian, and it became necessary for the
police to enter upon vigorous fight with
the animal before they could reach the
sick man. The officers finally took charge of
the owner of the dog and removed him to
the Homeopathic Hospital The physicians
there discovered he was unconscious and he
was placed under treatment.
The sick man regained consciousness
shortly after he reached the hospital and
gave his name as ]. Broderick and his ad-
dress as 1918 18th street. During the fight
with the police the dog lost his collar and
tag.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10
TO MEET AT JAMESTOWN
Gathering of Deaf Mutes at the Expo-
sition,

Arrangements have been completed for
the gathering of deaf mutes at jamestown
early next month. and 1t is stated that the
prospects are good for large attendance
Inc meeting will be held under the auspices
OF the National Association of Deaf Mutes
organized in New York city in 1880 and
incorporated ten years later. The first ses-
sion Is set for Thursday, July T. and will
continue till the following Saturday. The
headquarters of the members in attendance
Will be at the New Atlantic, and the ses-
sions are to be held in Armory Hail. July 8
has been set aside as the day Of the deaf at
the exposition. The speakers will include
DR.. Edward NJ. Gallaudet president of Gal
laudet College, of this city; George Will
liam Veditz of Colorado, the president of
the association; President Tucker Of the
exposition, Gov. Swanson, Representative
Maynard, Cardinal Gibbons and Bishop
Randolph.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10
IT Write Tornado Insurance"
Joseph /. Weller, 602 F st. n.w.-Advt.
improvements to Smithfield Estate.

The old Smithfeld estate on the Kappa
hammock river, about five miles below Fred
ericksburg, Va, which was purchased sew
eral months ago by Capt. Vance, is being
greatly improved and Will be made one of
the handsomest estates in central Virginia.
On the farm is an old brick mansion dating
back to colonial days. 1t is being restored
to It's original design, and additions are be-
ing made to it that will transform it into a
suitable home for man of wealth, and
other changes are being made in order to
put the building in the shape it was early
in the past century. 1t is stated that $4,000
Is being spent on the mansion and large
sum in addition on the grounds and out
buildings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10
FOUND DEAD IN BED.
James E. Price, Writer for Journals,
Passes AWAY.

James e. Price. flfty-two years of age,
who wrote for several trade and manufac-
turing journals, was found dead in bed in
his room, S12 9th street, about o'clock
last evening. The police and Acting Cor
oner Glazebrook were notified and the lat
ter gave certificate Of death from nat
ural causes.
Mr.. Price probably died at an early hour
yesterday morning. When he went to his
room Saturday night he was accompanied
by Frank Jones, a friend, but the latter re-
NAMED with him only short time. The
friend called to see him last night and
found that he had died DIR. Brooks, a resi-
dent of Brookland. brother-in-law Of the
deceased. was notified of his death and he
gave directions to an undertaken to prepare
the body for burial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10
ACCIDENT WAS FATAL
ONE MAN DROWNED AND AN
OTHER INJURED LAST NIGHT.

fatal accident occurred about II O'Clock
last night near the north end of the Chain
bridge. the victim being Charles King,
thirty-eisht years Of age, who resided a.
412S Conduit road. Samuel Shreeves TWEEN
ty-eight years Of age. whose home is at 1853
35th street. sustained broken arm. but two
companions, Frank E. Serene and his
brother. Joseph Serene. were not injured.
King and Shreeves fell over an embank-
ment and rolled to the creek below, a dis
lance of about twenty feet, and King rolled
into pool of water and was drowned
Shreeves sustained a fracture Of his right
arm. The accident occurred while near
where narrow foot bridge crosses the
stream.
1t is stated that the men had been in
georgetown last night and that they board
cd late car, with the intention Of going
10 Glen Echo. They changed their minds
pefore reaching the District line and con-
GUIDED they would go to the Chain bridge.
AFTER leaving the car at Chain Bridge sta
tlon the four men started to follow the foot
path leading toward the bridge The Sc
renes were ahead OF their COMPANIONS and
tney passed the foot bridge In safety, but
hlng and Shreeves evidently lost their way
IN the darkness and tumbled over the en-
bankment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10
ADDITIONS TO STAFF.
Two New Directors Named for Play
grounds


The staff Of playground directors will be
increased this week by the addition of two
new men. one Mr.. Richard P. Williams.
present director of physical training Of the
city of New London. and physical director
of the Y. NJ. c. A. in the same city. Mr..
Williams was the organizer Of the play
ground system of Madison, Wis, and comes
to Washington with a successful experience
in playground work. Y. NJ. c. A. work. and
in physical training.
The London Daily Globe gives Mr. Will
liams credit for holding the following
worlds professional records: Twenty-yard
dash. Is seconds; 5O-yard dash. l-5 sec
onds; 1O0-yard dash. is seconds; running
high kick. 10 feet 3 inches: running hitch
kick. feet 8 inches: standing broad jump.
10 feet inches; standing back jump, II
feet inches. Mr.. " lliams comes to Wash
lngton to take charge Of the work of or
sanizing athletics in the Fairgrounds, and
Will be general assistant to DR.. Curtis.
A second new director Is Mr. Frank P
Cassidy. now one Of the physical directors
in the I'D street branch of the Y. NJ. c. A..
New York. Mr.. Cassidy comes to us very
highly recommended by the secretary and
physical director OF the Y. NJ. c. A. in New
York. as well as a number of other promi-
nent people. He will have charge of the
playground at North Capitol and L streets.
Another new director Is DR.. Charles j.
Bushnell. professor Of sociology in Heidel-
berg University. Tiff1n, Ohio. DR.. Bush
nell. before taking his present position as
professor of sociology. has held positions in
physical training in two or three different
places. Last summer he organized in the
Fairgrounds of Cleveland. Ohio, q system
of child government similar to the school
city Of Wilson Gill. which he called Prog
ress City" This received very favorable
mention in the various papers of Cleveland,
DR.. Bushnell Is assisted by his wife in this
work. and together they will undertake to
enlist the cooperation of the children in a
similar enterprise in Washington. DR.. and
Mrs Bushnell will have charge Of the new
playground at 10th and E streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10

Archbishop Harry of Manila conducted
solemn benediction In the chapel of the
Convent of Perpetual Alteration yesterday
afternoon. He was assisted by Rev Father
Mackin, pastor of st. Paul's Catholic
Church, and Rev. Father Sully, S. j., of St.
Aloysjus Church. The musical program
was rendered by the sanctuary choir of St.
Pauls Church, the 20 Salutaris" and Tan
tum Ergo being sung. The altar was
decorat ted with ferns and flowers and
formed a beautiful background for the
golden vestments of the ceebrants At
the close of the service the archbishop re-
ceived members of the congregatio in the
assembly room, being introduced by Father
Mackin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10
New Cabinet Grand Piano at Auction

All work done on our own premises.
Stumph Il Lyfori. tS}1 $50 Mass. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10
Death Due to Gas Poisoning.

William l.. Coffman, the fireman of the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, who was
found in unconscious condition at GO
Pennsylvania avenue last Saturday morn
ing due to inhaling Illuminating gas, died
at the Emergency Hospital last night. Mrs.
Bette Coffman,- the aged mother Of the
deceased, reached here from Clifton Forge,
Va, shortly before he passed away. She
went to the hospital and a the bedside
at the end. certificate of death was
issued in the case by Acting Coroner Glaze
brook and the body will be taken to Clifton
Forge for burial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10
Blackistone's Floral Decorations
Archbishop Conducts Benediction.

Are best for June weddings. 18th and
ADVERTISEMENT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10
Proposed Factory Down River.

For several days past parties from this
city and the north have been prospecting in
the neighborhood of Liverpool Point, on the
Maryland side of the river, about thirty-five
miles below this city. for the purpose of
locating sand deposits and other material
with view of establishing a factory for
the manufacture of cement block for build
ing purposes 1t is argued, it is stated, that
it Will be cheaper to locate the plant near
the sand supply and haul the cement to it.,
than to locate in the city and bring the
sand here. What success has been had in
locating a supply of the kim of sand want
ed is not known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10
APPEAL FOR AID.
Woman and Invalid Daughter in Dis
tress

An urgent appeal is made to The Evening
Star in behalf of a lady who is in distress
and who wants to establish a home for
herself and her daughter in this city. The
lady was deserted not long ago by her hus-
band, and was left with an invalid child.
She is unable to keep the wolf from her
door. The mother is in a very weakened
condition from the want of nourishment
and when seen by a reporter of The Star
was unable to talk because of excessive
emotion. Those desiring to make contri-
buttons for her aid may send them to The
Evening Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Those leaving the city should
have The Star sent to them by mail
In order that they may keep In
formed about Washington affairs. In
most instances The Star will be at
the breakfast table the next day and
give all OF tho news from Washing
ton OF the day before. The address
may be changed as frequently as
desired by giving the old and new
addresses. The price OF The Star by
mail daily and Sunday is 90 cents
per month. invariably In advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10
Garniture for Fine Homes,

The annual clearance sale of fine mahog-
any furniture, desirable books, Persian
rugs and other valuable and unusual APP
pointments for every part of the house win
take place at Sloans. 14O7 G st., Wednes-
day Thursday and Friday Of this week, an
absolute auction that will fully repay all
who attend: On view now and up to hour
of sale at Sloan's, 14O7 G st., where cata-
logues can be had.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10
Due 10 Pneumonia.

Thomas Day, colorcd. who jumped from
window at the Emergency Hospital last
Saturday morning and sustained a fracture
o. lis lrs, died at the hospital yesterday
afternoon. Acting Coroner Glazehro0k
made an investigation and found that death
had not resulted from the injury received
al The time he jumped from the window
but irUrn pneumonia, and a certificate was
issued accordingly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10

Mr.. Samuel Einstein was presented with
@ Masonic charm and fob last evening by
the ladies of Liberty Lodge, No. TO- L o. s
az Il. He IS a member OF the board of
trustees Of the lodge. and the presentation
was made In appreciation of the services
rendered the lodge