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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
ELECTION IN PROGRESS.
Members of Policemen's Association
Casting Ballots.

The annual election of the Policemen's AS
ISOLATION is in progress today, the voting
place being a room on the third floor OF the
Police Court building, 9th and d streets.
The polls were opened at o'clock this
morning and will be closed at o'clock this
evening.
The judges of the election are w. e. Far
auhar of the first precinct, John l.. Blllman
of the third precinct, ]. A. Springman OF the
fifth precinct and Gus Lauten of the sixth
precinct.
The ballot is follows:
For president-C. z. Smith, NO. pre-
cinct: r. o. Kleindienst No. l.
For vice PRESIDENT. Cox, No. .; l. sheetz'
No. 3.
For recording secretary-J. E. Thompson,
No 3: G. w. Sellers, no s.
For financial secretary-W. c. Farquhar,
No l.
For treasurer-C. L. Plemmons, No. l.
For trustee to serve three years-Herman
Holtz, No. a; B. F. Williams, No. j.
The present officers are: President, Sergt
Edward Curry; vice president, l. Cox re-
cording secretary, ]. p. Thompson man
cial secretary. w. c. Farquhar; treasurer
Serst c. l.. Plemmons; trustee, Capt. j. r
Mullhall. :,
The installation of the new officers Is
scheduled for Saturday evening, July 10
in Pythian Temple.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
London's Towering Trees.


The success which has attended the plant
ing of various Towering trees In London
makes one wonder why they are not more
plentifully distributed At present their or
namental possibilities are confined to a few
favored walks within the public gardens,
although there is no reason whatever why
they should not be planted in more open
situations about the parks. Even in the
streets Towering trees would thrive well
enough in the unpaved thoroughfares which
are watered continually in dusty weather,
for dust is as great an enemy to trees in
towns as SCOT. Hawthorn, white and pink
double or single). laburnum. almond. wild
cherry. or crabapple can all stand the Lon,
don atmosphere and as standards would
do we'll as pavement" trees. But most
beautiful of all are the double Powered
white and crimson varieties of cherry and
the. double crimson Powered peach, each of
which is to be seen at its best just now
hard by the Albert Memorial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
UNCLE SANS RAILROAD
WORK BEGINS ON SUBWAYS ON
CAPITOL HILL.
Passenger Coaches and Tunnel to Be
Lighted by Electricity-Con-
struction to Be Rushed.

Uncle Sam will soon be the owner of a
subway railroad. fully equipped for traffic
between the Capitol building and the new
Office structures of the Senate and House,
respectively Work on the subway from
the House side of the Capitol TO the House
Office building. at New Jersey avenue and
street southeast, has commenced, and
this morning about two hundred men with
carts and wagons were at work excavating
for the tunnel.
on the Senate side a neat frame building
has been erected Immediately in front of
the northeast entrance of the Capitol. TO be
used as an office building by the Rudolph
$. Blome Contracting Company, in charge
of the work.
Neat and modern passenger coaches VIII
be provided ii is said. to convey represent
atives, officials and others to and fro be
tween the Capitol and the two office build
ings. These will run from the lower sta
tons of the Senate and House elevators TO
the lower stations of the elevators in the
office buildings so that immediate Connec-
tions can he made for any part of the
structures The cars will he operated and
lighted by electricity they pass through
the tunnels to their destination
Ready by December.
1t is said To be provided in the contract
that the subways on each side of the
Capitol are to he completed and In running
order by December l. This will allow but
five months In order to have the official
railway In operation 10y the time Congress
convenes.
The subways are to be 90 feet wide after
being arChed, but the workmen are eXca-
waiting about 30 feet in width to allow for
the masonry. The tunnels will be at a
varying depth, OF from Ii to - feet. accord
ing to the grade Of the surface. The work
OF construction through the foundation of
the Capitol will be difficult. II is said.
The electric power and light will be sup
piled from the big power plants in the
Capitol. IL was explained today, and there
will lie freight cars. well as those for
passengers. Already applications are being
made for employment as mOtormen on the
trains which will ply underground over the
national railway.
The progress of the exCavating work in
front of the Capitol attracted a large num-
Der of spectators today. and the officials
and wOrkmen were called upon to answer
many questions concerning the subway and
Its purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Charged With Murderous Assault

With a bullet hole through his Leg Ed
ward Johnson. an aged colored man, APP
peared at the Police Court this morning to
testify that Willis Carter, also colored, had
shot him Carter was arrested Saturday
by Policeman Behrens of the nnth pre-
of assault was placed against him In the
Police Court this morning. To obtain more
witnesses the trial was continued untll
Wednesday.
Johnson says he and his wife were en-
gagged in a fuss" June "a, when Carter,
Who is counting Johnson's daughter. OBJ
iected to the treatment of Mrs. Johnson by
her husband and shot the latter through the
leg He was given treatm at the Cas-
ualty Hospital for the wound, and 1t is not
expected to be serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

BELGRADE, Servia July Horace G.
Knowles, American minister TO Servia and
Roumania. who succeeds John w. Riddle,
now ambassador at S.. Petersburg. today
presented his credentials to King Peter.
LONDON, July 1.-The oil market was
unsettled today by the announcement OF
the failure of the firm of Pollak Il Brother.
No details OF the troy lie were obtainable.
ANNAPOLIS. Md. July 1.-The Brazilian
cruiser Borroso IS at anchor off this city.
having come from jamestown for he pur-
pose of allowing the twenty more mid
shipmen aboard to inspect the Naval Acad
envy.
NEW YORK July 1.-The schooner yacht
Mist, one OF the Bermuda cup contestants.
came into port today after an eight days
passage from Bermuda. The Mist broke
her main gaff In a heavy gale on June -
and was compelled to lay TO for six hours.
UNION s c.. July John F. Cotton.
one OF the best-known travelling men in the
south. and father OF William E Cotton OF
Jacksonville Fla. the grand councillor of
the United Commercial Travellers AssocIa-
ton. died here last night. He was sixty
two years old.
SACRAMENTO. Cal. July 1.-Two cars
of the northbound Oregon express, on the
Southern Pacific. left the rails near Ash
land, Greg, last at, and Charles l..
EngIe. said TO be of Sacramento. was
Killed. Both his legs were crushed to a
pulp. No other passengers were injured.
FORT RILEY. Kan. July 1.-The first
squadron of the 18th Cavalry. which will
begin its march from Fort Riley to For,
Sheridan. ILL.,. July -. will make the trip
over a route of so miles. The schedule
allows forty-four days for the trip. thirty
four of which will be marching days.
BOSTON. July Henry S. Pritchett to-
day ended his seven years presidency of tie
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, from
which office he resigned six months ago
Arthur Ames Noyes. a professor of theo-
retical chemistry at the institute, is to aci
~ president until the vacancy 10 filled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Fine Was Twenty Dollars.

When Hillary Hemphill called to see
David Ross at the latters home, 30S 18th
street northwest. Thursday, he hit Hemp
hill with brick and inflicted a severe in
jury, from which Ross was a sufferer in
the Emergency Hospital for a few days.
Hemphill was taken into custody by Pre-
cinct Detective Vermillion of the first pre-
cinct Saturday on a charge of assault and
he was defendant before Judge Mills in
the Police Court this morning. His honor
imposed q fine of $50 with sixty days in
Jail in default Of payment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Blessing the Crops.
From the London Standard.

From The London Standard
The interesting custom, dating from the
fifth century. of blessing the crops was
carried out recently at Edburton, a Sussex
hamlet near the South Downs.
The rector, accompanied by nearly 100
parishioners took up a position in the open
on the side of the downs. and a reverent
and impressive service was held, the bless
ing of the Almighty being invoked upon the
crops and an appeal being made for an
abundant harvest. The service concluded
with the hymn I'VE Plough the Fields
which was heartily sung.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Holds Semi-Annual Meeting

The German Unterstuetzungsbund Dis
trkt No. 40. held its semi-annual meeting
last week, and elected the following officers
for the ensuing year: F. A Rockar, presi-
dent; c. l.. Rupert, vice president: VIII
helm Hannemann. secretary; Fritz Recke-
veg treasurer: Theodore Abner. conductor.
and Mrs. Katie Hannemann, overseer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
His Leg Fractured.

Owen Abel, fifteen years of age. was
treated at the Emergency Hospital today
for a fracture of his right leg. The injured
boy. whose home is at 2232 7th street, re-
ceived the injury while riding on eleva-
nua.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

when cholera ragged throughout London. 1t
was noticed with surprise that one of the
most insanitary districts was almost ex-
empt from the visitation. The majority of
the inha bitants, being Italians, were great
onion eaters, and strings of this vegetable
were found suspended from the ceiling of
nearly every room. The medical officer of
health concluded that the onion, among It's
many virtues, contains powerful antidote
against cholera morbus and possibly other
diseases,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Post Office Department Changes.

Numerous changes have been made In the
clerical force of the Post Office Department
in the last two months, some OF which
have gone into effect today. others having
heen lucrative from the time of appoint
ment. Chief Clerk Merritt o. Chance said
today that he would not give out the names
of the clerks affected by transfer or pro-
motion. owing to the request OF the clerks
themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Nashville Saloons Close.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 1.-The recent
legislature passed bill allowing Nashville
to confnes the saloons to the uptown dis
trict. This saloon segregation act went into
effect today. This ordnance puts about
100 saloons out of business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
PECULIAR DUSTPAN.
Has Reservoir for Reception Of the
Dust and Dirt,

A dustpan constructed along scientific
and correct lines has been patented by a
North Carolina man and is shown here 1t
will prove interesting to the housewife at
once on account of its peculiar formation,
being hardly recognizable as dustpan. II
consists of the usual tray, at the end Of
which is an elongated receptacle which is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Approval of Appointments.

The Commissioners have approved the ap-
pointment of the following temporary clerks
in the department of insurance: NJ NJ
Browning, three months, at S75 per month;
r. b. Nyce. one month. at $40; j. G. Thayer
one month, at SO, and V. II. Rogers, one
month. at $40. The recommendations were
made to the Commissioners several days
ago by Superintendent Drake of the insur-
ance department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Onions as Germ Killers.
from the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News-
Not long ago Scotch teacher gave this
advice to her pupils: If you have cholera
or scarlet fever in the house put some
onions under the bed and they will sweep
away all disease" The onion proved its
virtue In q remarkable way forty years ago,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

Ten million people have opened accounts
with the Post Office Savings Bank Of Eng
land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

open at each end. the opening extending
beyond the sides of the tray. Where the
receptacle connects with the tray Is a long
opening about three-quarters OF an inch
deep. Hinged to the tray are wire rods,
which support the handle and a core which
fits over the tray. After gathering up the
dust on the tray 1t is allowed to drop
through the opening into the receptacle.
This Is accomplished by dropping the
handle and cover and holding the entire
device up. 1t can be carried from one
place to another in this position without
danger Of the dust and dirt falling out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

Today India has 100000 school children.
Fifty years ago only 10000 native children
were being educated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Home Needs.

Large packages Of Dusenberry's
Moth Crystals; regularly 35c. for. .21c
Large packages of Lavender and
Camphor Moth Crystals. .,...sc
Coo packages Of twelve large sheets
or Tarine Paper, for packing away the
winter clothing. ..................3 SOC
Moth Balls: guaranteed fresh and
full strength. Per package. .......3hc
Dutch Cleanser" the great dirt
chaser. Regularly 1Oc can, for. mo
b Galvanized Iron Wash Tubs. with
drop handles Sold regularly at soc,
ioi ............ $40
Hold Fast" Patent Clothes Pins:
best made. Per dozen. &c
American Food Chopper, complete
with knives. can be taken apart and
Two-burner ''B. q b." Blue Flame
Wickless Cook Stoves, with all-steel
frame. $3.50 value for. ........... $3.50
Gilray Adjustable Sham Holders, will
fit any wooden bed. 29c value for. 18c
10c cans of Roach Salt, sure ex-
terminator OF water bugs, ants,
~c. INC
10c cans of Death Dust" Tor in
sects. ....... 7hc
Large spray-top cans Of Bed Bug
Destroyer for. &c
nedd ............. DC
REFINED Ice Shavers for. .1Oc
REFINED Ice longs for. .1Oc
Rotary Flour Sleeves for. ....Q DC
'Nox-alI' Paste Metal Polish. &c
REFINED Lemon Squeezers for. DC
19c Nickel-plated Hatchets for. .IOc
loo Nickel-plated Hammers for. -. DC
15c "No-stick" Cake Forms for. &c
l9c Blue Notified Water Jugs for. .l0c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

LONDON. July 1.-The oil market was
unsettled today by the announcement of
the failure of the firm of Pollak Il Brother
No details OF the troy lie were obtainable.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-24

abundant temperament gives to each
song its distinct character. He has ap-
peared in oratorio to the great satisfac-
ton of his audiences. and will now for
the first time give a complete recital at
Blanchard hall on next Tuesday evening,
November 26.
To those who are interested In Ameri-
can and Italian songs, operate arias or
German leider, a musical treat at this re-
cital is assured
The program will consist Of choice Sc
lections from the worlds best writer's.
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Chiaffarellis band opens their sea-
son at the Palm Garden Thanksgiving
night with a fine program and magni-
ficent soloists.
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The Kilties come to US this season for
two nights and three matinees at Simpson
auditorium, Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day, December IL, 13 and IA, bringing new
music, new specialties and increased num-
bers, the latest addition being a troupe
of Scotch pipers and dancers, headed by
Angus Macmillan Fraser, champion piper
of dances in America. This troupe ap-
pears at every concert of the Kilties,
dancing the Scotch reel, reel o'Tulloch,
Highland fling, sword dance and sailor s
hornpipe, also introducing the only bag
pipe band now touring America.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-24

Mrs S. Davidson, Mrs. Emma Hil1man,
Mrs Hernie Moore and Mrs. f. w. Cor
win of Los Angeles; Mrs. Fred Palmer
Mrs. Frank McBurney and Mrs. Nina
Merriman of Hollywood; Mrs. Alfred
Hookway, Miss Gertrude Hookway, Miss
Blanch Cady, Miss Carman and Mrs. Deul
of Pasadena.
Miss Mary Phelps and George Aspinall
gave an evening of Irish songs
and ballads at the studio of Miss Phelps
Saturday evening. The program was
made up entirely of Irish airs. Besides
the delightful music the guests were
served with refreshments Punch was
served by Miss Emma Albert and Isabelle
Harrah.
Eaton T. Sans was host Thursday night
at a dinner given to commemorate the
sixth anniversary of his work in connec-
tion with the local Y. M. c. A. Rev.
William MacCormack was the guest of
honor and he addressed the assembly on
"The Individual Responsibility of the
| Christian Man." Those participating in
the hospitality of the host were Burton
B Wilcox, Thomas j. WillSie, w. s. Dick
son, r. L. Metcalf, w. b. Gard, Kenyon
Warren, DR.. Charles Lee King, Ira ]. H.
Sykes. John B. Johnson, Prof. A. l..
Hamilton, j. Herbert Hall, Edwin F.
Hahn, William T. Davies, w. N. Van
., u. L.
| j. w. Couch and Miss Eva Phelps were
married at the Lake Avenue Methodist
church Thursday night, Rev. v. Hunter
Brink officiating. After a short wedding
trip Mr.. and Mrs. Couch will reside on
| Walnut street.
Miss Martha Dietrichson of $50 Center
street entertained at tea on Monday after
noon for the following istructors at the
English Classical school: Miss Orton
I pnth n
Mrs. Redden, and from the Huntington
hall school Miss Florence Housed, Miss
Mary Housel Miss Bellieu and Miss Tre-
vor.
Mrs. G. A. Gibbs of East California
street entertained the Monday Afternoon
club at luncheon Tuesday.
DR.. and Mrs. ]. C. Michener of North
Raymond avenue entertained the Mar
shalltown, Iowa, club at dinner Tuesday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ned L. Chaplin Mr.. and
Mrs. p S. Honberger, Miss Emily Neff
and j. Perry Wood were guests at dinner
on board the U. S. s. Pennsylvania Sat-
urday evening. Lieutenant H. A. Bisham
was host
The Algonquin club has issued invita-
tions for a dancing party to be given
at the Shakespeare club house on Thanks
giving evening. The party will be given
| In nonor OF tne 1ootpali Teams Oh lhroop
and high school which are to contest for
supremacy on that day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Neustadt and the
family of John II. Holmes spent the week
on the summit of Mount Wilson.
Mrs. Charles H. Prisk of 426 North Ray
mond avenue have returned from a visit
of six weeks in Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs, Charles c. Perkins of $50
Waverly drive have returned from visit
of several weeks in the east.
! Mr. and Mrs. Percy Griffin of 255 South
Madison avenue have returned from a
| visit in the east.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-24

Just when shopping was at its height
and great crowds were picking up the
bargains in musical goods at the Bartlett
Music company's store, opposite the CITY
ball, the lights suddenly went out and
CONSERVATION reigned for a short time
Inside of ten minutes, however, candles
were provided, some kind friend brought
in q mammoth lantern, and ''early candle
lighting saw a quick resumption Of
trade.
Even darkness could not stop the steady
flow Of gold. silver and scrip into the till
of the Bartlett Music company, for not
less than 100 sales were made. During the
total eclipse the patient crowd was treated
to several selections of Sousa's marches
on the Victor talking machine in con-
cert which had not been advertised.
Someone played 81 Want What Want
When Want It," and this kept all good
natured. The lights finally were turned
on, and as the candles grew dim and the
flood of light revealed the hundreds OF
bargains three cheers and hearty tiger
were given, and the thirty minutes OF
semi-darkness were forgotten in the hum
of trade.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-24
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL

Mr. and Mrs w. B. Jerome of Chicago
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs Leroy
last Sunday.
Mrs. j. L. Carroll and family of Van
couver, who have been guests of the
hotel for several weeks, left today.
Countess Wachmeister has returned to
the Hollywood after several weeks spent
at the beach and will remain during the
winter, much to the delight of her many
friends.
Mrs. Marion Adams is still the guest
of Miss Mira Hershey.
Frank n. Probert left yesterday for a
short trip to the desert. Mr.. Probert and
his uncle, Mr.. Dence of Columbus, will
remain at the hotel during the season.
So
Mrs. Robert ]. Burdette and party were
guests Of the hotel on Thursday for
luncheon.
s.
Mrs Mcdowell and daughter and Miss
Bland of Washington, D. c., were guests
of George Moore last Sunday, and also
attended the ball Saturday night.
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DR.. ]. r. Alcorn has returned from the
east.
Thomas Cooke and party dined at the
hotel last Sunday.
Mrs. John Hamilton and daughter,
Miss Helen, were registered at the Holly
wood on Wednesday,
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The artistic cottage is finished and fur
nished at the hotel and is to be occupied
by A. E. Rand and family during the
season.
A charming woman, Mrs. Rappleye. and
daughter are guests of the hotel Mr..
Rappleye is expected soon from Gold
field.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-24
LONG BEACH

Mrs e. II. Jackson, Mrs. c. M. Jackson
and Mrs. ]. j. Penny have taken the
Willis Goodyear cottage at Sierra Madre
for a short stay, hoping the change will
benefit Mrs Penny's health.
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Mrs. Day and daughter, Miss Edna, of
Shenandoah. Iowa, are in the city for the
winter season.
Mrs J. NJ Edgar, Mrs. Harry Barndol-
lar and Mrs. Doyle were delegates from
the local Ebell club to the district fedora
tion In Monrovia last week. Miss Lois
Avery of this city, district chairman of
the household economics department. gave
an interesting talk and demonstration at
the federation.
Mrs. Jennie Tedford left Monday even
ing for Sedalia, Mo-. to be gone several
weeks She was the guest of her daugh-
ter Mrs. H Newberry, in Salt Lake City
Wednesday.
Miss Nellie Cain, who had been visiting
her sister, Mrs. w. b. Julian. left Mon
day for her home in Falls City, Neb. The
two days before her departure Miss Cain
spent at the Modjeska ranch, where, with
Mr.. and Mrs. Julian and Miss Stella Nc
Kee, she was the guest Of Col. and Mrs.
Z. L. Heartwell Of this city.
The Rev. Robert Gooden and wife and
Mr.. and Mrs. James w. Tucker We're
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George Derby at
& o'clock dinner Monday evening at their
home, 43S Magnolia avenue.
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Miss Emily Wheeler lectured before the
Ebel club Monday afternoon on French
Life and French Ideas"
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Mrs. Juliet Lynne returned Tuesday
morning after three months eastern
visit.
s.
Miss Florence Littell, author of ''The
Lady of the Decoration" and other works,
was the guest of Miss Marion Belle La
mont last week.
William X. Farren of Santa Barbara
and his bride. formerly Mrs Caroline c.
Davis of Denver, Colo, will spend the
winter in Long Beach, Mr. and Mrs.
Farren were married at the residence of
the Rev Robert Mcintyre in Los Angeles
last Monday evening.
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Mrs. Tress Stadler entertained the Corda
Whist club Wednesday afternoon at the
home Of her sister, Mrs. RigRs. 4l5 West
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-24
Enqaqement Announced

At unique party last week Mrs e. A
Abbott announced the engagement of her
daughter, Amelita Abbott, to Clark Mil
Ter, nephew of j. Ross Clark of this city
and Senator Clark. The feature of the
afternoon was travel game, in which a
few of the guests gave talks on the va
rious countries they had visited. Mrs
Albert Derby spoke on Honolulu, Mrs
Adelbert Starr Abbott on Lake Tahoe
Mrs. Miller on Alaska and Mrs. Abbott
on the Yosemite, after which Mrs. Alb.
bott announced the engagement. The
wedding will take place on December 1;
at the Third Presbyterian church. The
young bride-elect Is a graduate of the
State Normal and Mr.. Miller of Stan.
ford.