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The Prescott daily news., 1907-07-31
They Didn't Come.

After general call for the patriotic men, women and child ren to meet at the park yester- day and spend the entire day cleaning and preparing for the old soldiers reunion, only two or three responded and consequen- tly very little was accomplished. It was not expected that every body would come, but good crowd was expected. Those who are enthusiastic about park i'm were disappointed and it is undecided what steps will be taken for the future.
 . A>e-
The Prescott daily news., 1907-07-31

Every man who earns money and every wo- man who keeps house should have checking ac- count in a safe, convenient bank. Deposit all mon- ey received and then pay all bills by check. Why Because the check returned to you is a legal re- ceipt-you never pay bill twice
 Because you will be able to keep track of your affairs systematically and as matter of fact have set of books kept for you without any expense what ever.
 Because it means saving to you-it is easier to money when it is in bank
 Because it gives you prestige
 Because pay interest on savings accounts at the rate of four per cent.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-07-31
Laundry Special

This applies to bundles with p or more pieces.
 Prescott Steam Laundry
 J. e. Crow, Prop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
Robert Mantell.

Mr.. MantelTs week of tragedy begins
next Monday night, at the New National
Theater. His repertory is one well calcu-
lated to display his versatility and calling
for a robust power such as few actors In
a generation possess The coming Of Mr.
Mantell presented a problem, inasmuch as
he came with more plays than the weeks
schedule contained performances. In addi-
tfon to the roles he will give in the Ma
tonal MIR. Mantell acts Iago in "Othello,
Richelieu in Bulwer's fine old romance, and
the Duke of Gloster in king Richard III"
with occasional appearances as Romeo. In
the circumstances. recourse was had to
popular vote, the balloting being by mail,
through an arrangement made by Manager
Rapley with the regular clientele of the
theater. The result indicated that the
following arrangement would meet with
the approval Of the Nationals .clientele:
Monday night, Macbeth" Tuesday night,
"Othello," with Mr.. Mantell as Othello;
Wednesday afternoon, first .time here as
Shylock in THE Merchant of Venice;
Wednesday night King Lear" Thursday
night, by special request, Hamlet" Fri
day and Saturday nights and Saturday af-
ternoon, first times here as Brutus IN
Julius CAESAR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS.
Members Give Smoker and Listen to
Lectures.

A smoker was given last evening by the
Washington Society of Engineers at the
club rooms, 729 18th street Mr.. A. P.
Davis, chairman of the committee on en-
tertainments, presided.
Prof. Philander Belts of George Wash
ington University delivered an address in
which he told of the fundamental princi-
pies of electricity, and how the various eff
fects are measured. He stated that all one
knows about electricity is the effects it
produces, and the effects are the only
things which can be measured
Louis D. Bliss made brief address ex-
planning the construction of volt meters.
ammeters, Watt meters and galvanometers,
He told of the measurement of electric cur
rents Mr.. Bliss also gave detailed ac-
count of how the power Of light Is recorded
and how the resistancy of underground ca
bles is measured.
In connection with the smoker an ex-
hibition of instruments for measuring cleo
tricity was made. The Instruments were
from George Washington University and
from the Bliss Electrical School Mr. Bliss
and Prof. Belts were kept busy after the
lectures explaining the workings of the
many instruments.
1t was announced that q meeting of the
society will be held next Tuesday evening
in Hubbard Memorial Hall, at which DR..
Q. H.. Tittmann, superintendent of the
United States coast survey, will deliver an
address on "Delmitation Of the Boundary
of Alaska
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
Missionary Society Meeting

The Women's Missionary Society of the
Calvary Baptist Church held it's annual
meeting yesterday. about 200 members be-
ing in attendance. The various reports
presented showed increased interest and
activity along all lines, nearly $500 hav-
ing been raised for missionary purposes
Mrs. Charles E. Wright read a paper on
her recent visit to Alaska, which was fol-
lowed by solo by Miss Ethel Holtzclaw.
Mrs. Edmonds of Boston, president of the
Woman's Baptist Foreign Missionary So
ciety of the Eastern States, was present
and addressed the meeting.
The officers elected for the ensuing year
are as follows: President. Mrs. William
H. Hoeke; first vice president, Mrs. George
Otis Smith; second vice president, Mrs.
Abby G.. Baker; third vice president, h1rs.
Horace G. Jacobs; recording secretary,
Mrs. H. NJ. Kendrick; corresponding secre-
tary, Mrs. Eugene G. Mason; treasurer,
Mrs. Herman B. Waddey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
: FOR GOOD ROADS.
Rural Carriers May Not Post Notices
as to a Freeze or Thaw,

Rural Carriers May Not Post Notices
as to a Freeze or Thaw.
The fourth assistant postmaster general
is in receipt Of a letter from A. N. Johnson
state engineer and member of the Illinois
highway commission, urging that rural
carriers in those sections of the state
where there are mud roads, be authorized
to display signs notifying patrons when
ever report is received from the weather
bureap that freeze is expected to follow
"a thaw, that Roads should be dragged
Immediately, as a freeze is expected to-
morrow" Also that after a wet spell.
when roads are In a soft, muddy condition
(the best time to drag roads), sign be
displayed to Drag roads Immediately
Do not put off until too dry"
In. submitting the communication the
state engineer contends that unless one has
had actual experience the great benefit
which results from two or three hours
work on stretch Of road cannot be con-
ceived.
The subject was brought to the attention
Of Postmaster General Meyer, who, after
full conference with Assistant Postmaster
General DeGraw, directed that assurances
be conveyed to the state engineer that the
Post Office Department fully recognizes
the force of his appeal and the great good
that can unquestionably be obtained from
dragging roads as suggested, but while
anxious that rural carriers and postmas-
tiers contribute every effort they can con-
Sistently in the direction indicated, such
cooperation must necessarily have it's linn
itations, and as the case in point appears
to be one essentially within the admins
tration Of local affairs the department can
not adopt it.
Assistant Postmaster General DeGraw is
in receipt of information to the effect that
bills have been presented in the legisla-
lures of several states, providing for the
improvement of public highways, particu-
larly those upon which rural delivery
service has been established, and allotting
to such highways increased apportion-
ments of highway funds over those al
lotted to highways on which rural delivery
is not in operation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
Battle of Caloocan.

1t is said to be likely that a realistic
painting of THE Battle of Caloocan'' in
the Philippines, showing the American
troops in action, will soon be placed on ex-
hibition in this city. Mr.. G. w. Peters,
who was a special artist for a number
of illustratde papers during the Philip
pine campaign, is here, and has been con-
ferring with government officials with the
view of placing his picture on exhibition
in ore of the public buildings in this city.
Mr. Peters has made his headquarters at
the Cosmos Club. He says the canvas is
six and One-half by nine feet, and is at
present in New York, where it was for a
long time on exhibition. The two places
under consideration by Mr.. Peters and the
officials for the hanging of the picture are
the Corcoran Gallery Of Art and the Ma
tional Museum. 1t was stated that it is a
difficult matter to secure a place in this
city for the hanging Of such large pic
ture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
To Attend Boucher Funeral.

Capt. Edward L. Cogan, commanding
Richard J. Harden Camp. United Spanish
War Veterans. announces that he will as
sign a detail Of the members to attend the
obsequies OF the late Thomas M. Boucher,
who was a member Of the organisation.
and whose death was noted in The Star
yesterday. special meeting Of Harden
Camp has been called by Capt Cogan for
7:3O o'clock this evening at the chapel of
Hindle & Bayliss, 9th and H streets,
when resolutions of coincidence will be
adopted and pallbearers named. The vet
eran members of the Old Emmett Guard,
Company A, LIST Regiment, District of
Columbia Volunteer Infantry, with which
deceased served In the war with Spain,
have also been invited to be present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
Coroner Investigates Death.

Coroner hewitt was summoned to the
Emergency Hospital this morning to inves-
tigate the death of John Price, colored,
forty years OF age, who died suddenly about
8 o'clock. Price had been treated for a cold
and his friends feared he was contracting
pneumonia. This morning shortly before 5
o'clock the sick man left his home 1905
7th street, and shortly after reaching the
pavement he became unconscious. He was
hurried to the hospital. where he died. A
certificate OF death from natural causes
was given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
JOHN M. THOUGH DEAD.
Former Employe Of Government Print
ing Office Passes Awav.

John NJ F. Hough, seventy-nine years Of
age. for many years an employee Of the gov
eminent printing Office, died at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. Charles Hooper, 4s JEFF
ferson street, Anacostia. this morning about
IL o'clock. The funeral arrangements have
not yet been completed.
Mr.. Hough was born in the District and
spent all his life here. He attended the
local schools, and later learned the printers
trade. In that profession he was employed
by several local newspapers, and later took
up work in the government printing Office.
He retired a few years ago, and had since
resided with his son-in-law Policeman
Charles Hooper, and his daughter. He was
taken Ill about six weeks ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers, 1or
Fort Monroe, Norfolk and all points south'
every day in the year at $50 pm.
Electric trains from 18th street and Penn
sylyania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly
10 I'm. to pm. Arlington and Alexandra
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge LOT
Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church hall
hourly.
Ferry steamer Callahan to Alexandria
hourly from $50 a. m. to $50 pm.
For Rock Creek bridge, Geological Park,
Chevy Chase and Kensington-Electric cars
from 18th street and New York avenue
every fifteen minutes.
Steamer Charles Manchester to Mount Yer
non leaves It'll street wharf at 10 am. and
las pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
Saeneerbund Concert,

The second public concert of the Wash
ington Saengerbund will take place at the
National Theater on Sunday evening next.
This concert promises to. be one of the mu-
steal evepts of this season, and the attract
i've program will surely appeal to all con-
cert-goers. The chorus, consisting of sew
enty male voices, will be assisted by Ma
dame ShotwellPipef, soprano; Miss Elsa
Fischer, violinist, and Mr.. John A. Finne-
gan, tenor. There will also be an orchestra
composed of forty of Washingtons ablest
musicians. The concert will be under the
direction of Mr.. Henry Xander, musical
director of the society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
The Banking Dept. of Union Trust Co.

1414 F St, invites banking business of ev-
cry description-pays interest on all ac-
counts. Deposits subject to check at will
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
Candy for Thursday Matinee.

soc. Varieties for Soc
GEO. b. SHEETZ, F and 10th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
CAPT. MoCATHRAN DEAD
POLICE OFFICER sUCCUMBS TO
+ CEREBRAL HEMoRRHAGE.
Had Been Ill Since Last Fall, Ailment
Resulting in Paralysis-Native
of Washington.

Capt. Francis F. McCathran, who was one
of the oldest members of the police force,
died at his home, 81 10th street southeast
at o'clock a. m. today. His death was due
to cerebral hemorrhage. Last fall Capt
McCathran suffered a hemorrhage while
passing along 7th street southeast, in front
of the Eastern market, and had to be re-
moved to his home 1t was thought at that
time he could not recover, but he rallied
and was afterward able to return to duty.
Shortly after he was able to be about he
suffered second slight attack and two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
To Jail for Nine Months

On charge of carrying a blackjack Fan
ME carter, coiored, was arraigned before
Judge kimbail. in the Police Court, today
The court adjudged her guilty Of carrying
the weapon openly with the intention of
using It, and ordered her committed to jail
for nine months in default Of a fine OF 500.
Fannie. it was testified. had trouble at
her home few days ago and tried to swing
the piece of lead. which was in a cloth
bag, upon the head of a friend Policeman
Fletcher OF the second precinct learned of
the occurrence and took Fannie into Gus
tody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
FUNERAL OF JAMES SAVERS.
Services Over Remains Held at Heh
Of Mrs. C. G. Messer.

Funeral services over the remains Of Jas.
Savers, who died in New York Saturday,
March 0, Of pneumonia, were held at
the home of his sister, Mrs. Catherine c.
Messer. 624 e street southwest, this morn
ing at II o'clock, the Rev. B. F. Bittinger
officiating. The pallbearers, Mr.. w. B.
Holtzclaw, Mr.. ]. Whit Heron, Mr.. c.. J..
Burt, Mr.. E. D. Hine of Orange, N. j.,
Mr.. Will Messer of Jersey City and Mr..
Ames Of Philadelphia were lifelong friends
of the deceased. Interment was in Oak
Hill cemetery.
Mr.. Sayers was born in Southwest Wash
ington fifty-four years ago, the son of the
lat James and Margaret Savers. He was
educated in the public schools of this city,
and when young man went to New York
city, where he secured a position with the
Clyde Steamship Company, remaining with
that company for about twenty years
Two brothers, William c. Savers of
late James and Margaret Savers. He was
Spring Garden, N. Y, and one sister, Mrs.
Catherine c.. Messer of Washington, sur
vive him. The death of Mr.. Sayers is
deeply regretted by his many Washington
friends and acquaintances, by whom he
was long held in high esteem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
Hoods Pills

Act on the liver and bowels cure biliousness. con-
stipation. morning and sick headache. break M
colds. relieve uncomfortable fulnsss after dinner
Painless cathartic. &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
Every One Praises the Velvet Kind.
c. & S.famous quality Ice Cream. Druggists
advertisement.
Ball of Buffers Association

Arrangements have been made for the
annual ball of the Buffers Association to-
morrow evening at Masonic Temple 9th
and F streets. The Marine Band has been
engaged for the occasion. and there will
be dancing from o'clock until o'clock
The officers of the association are: G..
Glass, president; c. Hunt, treasurer and
+. Norton, secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
Craftsman Resigns.

The Commissioners today accepted the
resignation of William C. Repetti, a drafts
man in the electrical department of the
District, to take effect at once E. A..
Miller. assistant instructor in drawing AT
the Mckinley Manual Training School. has
been recommended by Electrical Engineer
Allen TO succeed him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
"The Walls Of Jericho. +"

At the Columbia Theater next week
James K. Hackett will appear in "The
Walls of Jericho The play is the one
wnlcn established the reputation Of the
English playwright, Alfred Sutro, who has
become so famous within the past three
years. Mr.. Hackett has been enjoying the
most pronounced success in the American
production.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
Funeral of Moses johnson,

The funeral Of Moses Johnson, colored,
sixty-five years Of age, who died at the
Casualty Hospital last Saturday morning
from the effects of burns received at 10th
and G streets southeast Friday night, oc-
CURED from Enon Baptist Church, on c
street between 9Th and 7th streets south
east, yesterday. He had been in the en-
ploy of the District water department for
a number Of years He owned his home,
$40 18th street southeast, where he lived
with his wife and one son. He WAS lead
ing member of Enon Baptist Church for
forty-two years and member of the dea-
con board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
CASE OF HARRY WILSON.
Attorney for the Government Consents
to Acuuittal.

At the close of the testimony for the
government in the trial of Harry Wilson, a
young white man, on a charge of robbery
in Criminal Court No. late yesterday aft
ernoon, Assistant United States Attorney
Perry announced to the court that he
would consent to an acquittal. The in
dictment charged that Wilson in December
last took $26 from friend after assault
ing him. Attorneys F. e. Pratt and ]. ].
Costigan appeared for the defense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Columbia-Jessie Busley in In the Bish-
ops Carriage" SIS pm.
Belasco-"The Tourists, s:l5 pm.
National-'Forty-Fiv Minutes from
Broadway" SIS pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. S:I5 pm.
Majestfc-"The Boy Behind the Gun" s:l5
pm.
New Lyceum-"The Star Show Girls and
Cunning the Jail Breaker, S:1o pm
Convention Hall-Roller skating. morning.
afternoon and night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Teachers Advisory Council Meets.

At meeting of the teachers advisory
council of the public schools last Monday
afternoon at the Franklin School, Miss
Bessie Dodge, sixth grade. sixth division,
was elected a member of the council. Miss
Dodge is the second member representing
the intermediate grades.
\ committee on text books, composed of
Miss Josephine T. Burke. chairman; Mr.
Harry English and Miss May P. Brad
shaw. was appointed to act pending the
completion of the organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13

The Commissioners are compiling infor-
nation concerning the water supply and
drainage system of the District for the
Brazilian government. They will also fur
nish all the latest publications and litera-
ture upon this subject they have on hand
Acting Secretary of State Bacon, at the in
stance of the Brazilian ambassador, made
this request. and asked that the documents
be sent To the diplomatic bureau of the
State Department for transmission
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
Vaudeville Bill.

Chase's polite vaudeville attractions next
week will comprise Gallagher and Barrett,
Julia Sanderson, Estelle Wordette and COM
pany, Ben WEIGH, the Musical Johnstons,
Lee Tung Foo William Selbini and Jean
cite Grovini and The Inexperienced Chauf-
feur motion pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
CITY ITEMS
"MiIkn Bread is Substantial.

Holmes genuine homemade Milk Bread
is clean, pure, substantial bread-the most
delicious and most nutritious product of the
very best ingredients. 1t is made in a mod
ern home-bakery and is delivered fresh
from oven to table, DC. Finest home made
Pies zoe. Holmes Bakery, LIST & E SITS.
Phones E. 144O and 1441. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
Pyles' New Method Stores.

Wilbur's " lb. Cocoa, 17c.: 1Oc Cocoa
TIC; " lib. Chocolate, TIC; Nelson's " ID
Cocoa, &c.,: Chocolate, 16c.; Challenge
Milk, s,ac; Eagle, 13c.; Cleaned Currants
lie. Seeded Raisins, 11c.; Macaroni, 4hc
h. pkge; Corn Starch, &C.; Zest 7c.; 1Oc
TX l. Starch &c. 914 18th st. s.e., 1438
st. NV, N. ]. ave. and X NV. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13

Rudolph Washington. colored, forty years
of age. was found dead in his room, 9O3
New Jersey avenue southeast, this morn
ing. Washington had been feeling unwell,
but it not thought he was in a serious
condition. Coroner hewitt made an inves-
tigation and gave certificate of death
from natural causes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
THE THEATE R.
"Playing the Game. "

The comedy that comes to the Belasco
next week is entitled Playing the Game"
The play will Introduce as joint stars. Jo-
seph and William Jefferson. Joseph Jeffer-
son appears as an old southern gentleman,
while William Jefferson portrays the role
of a social butterfly. Aubrey Boucicault and
Miss Ruby Bridges are also members OF
the cast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
Majestic.

The musical comedy Cay New York.
comes to the Majestic next week. The
story of the piece is adapted from the Ger
man and abounds In amusing situations.
The cast includes Harry Emerson, Lillian
Hoerlein, Edward B. Adams Ollie Omega,
Edward Brennan, Florence Clements, Mag
da H. Foy, Bessie Bartell, Richard Bart
lett and James Devine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
Private Of Glass 1.

Upon the recommendation of Maj. Syl-
vester, chief Of police, the Commissioners
have appointed Charles r. Miller private
In class of the metropolitan police force,
to succeed e. s. Wood. who has recently
re0igned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13

Horace Smith, colored, twenty-three
years of age, residing at 116 street, fell
from a wagon while at Benning yesterday
afternoon and received a serious injury to
his right leg Smith was removed to the
Casualty Hospital where the surgeons
found he had sustained a severe fracture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13

Decree Granting Limited Divorce.
Mrs. Louise Vonderheide has been granted
limited divorce from Henry Vonderheide
The decree was signed by Chief Justice Cla-
baugh, in Equity Court No. l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
COMMITTEE ENLARGED.
Alumni of George Washington Uni
versity Planning to Raise Fund.

The executive committee of the alumni
committee of the George Washington Uni
versity endowment fund held a meeting In
West Hall yesterday afternoon, at which
several additions were made to its men,
bership and several reports from individual
members were read. 1t was decided to
hold the next regular meeting of the ex-
ecutive committee Monday evening at 7:45
sharp at the New Willard before the open
ing of the general meeting on the same
night
For this next joint meeting plans are be-
ing developed and speakers secured. 1t
has been arranged that the meeting for
March 20 shall be open to both men and
women.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13

No. truck company responded to a local
alarm of fire last night and found slight
blaze in a room on the second floor of the
house of Jennie Kemp, 1924 Sd street.
There was nothing about the room to indi-
cate the origin Of the blaze, which caused
about $25 damage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13
More Light-Less Gas.

Try the Gregory Gas Saving Burner. 1t
is both a burner and gas governor-regu-
lating the flow to give the maximum of
light with the minimum of gas consumption
The demonstration will continue every day
this week to show this burner-youll want
more after you how it saves gas. Price,
1Oc. each; three for 2Jc
GIG 18th. c. A. Muddiman & Co. 1904 G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-13

John C. Black. sixty-eight years of age,
residing at 1717 F street, fell and received
a slight injury while attempting to board
a street car at Pennsylvania avenue and
9TH street yesterday