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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
LOCAL PLEASURE CRAFT.
Launches to Be Repaired and In
proved for Summer Service.

proved for Summer Service.
The power launch Two Friends, belonging
to Messrs. Hand and French Of this city.
has completed overhauling and painting on
the marine railway at Reagan's boatyard
at the foot of 18th street, and was Friday
put overheard ready for service. While on
the railway the hull of the launch was
gone over for such minor repairs as 1t
needed and the boat was painted and dec
Grated inside and out. She will today take
her owners and a party Of friends on a
short trip on the river.
The power launch Louise K, belonging
to DR.. Kubel Of this city, has been hauled
out at Reagan's to make such changes in
shafts. wheels and in cupboard connections
as may be made necessary by the installa-
ton OF. new engines. The old engines which
have been in the boat since she was brought
here from the north, about three years ago,
are being removed and two 1S-horse-pOwer
engines are being installed. The new en-
zines will 1t Is declared, make the Louise
K more efficient cruising boat and are
expected to add to her speed. She will be
ready for service again in week or ten
days.
The work of changing the big power
launch Belle H, from steampower craft to
one driven by a gasolene engine Is pro-
crossing rapidly. and Mr.. Hugh Duney OF
this city, the owner of the boat, expects to
have her in service early in, the coming
month. A new gasoline power engine has
been installed and the boat is being re-
modelled inside. When completed the craft
will be one Of the handsomest and most
comfortable in service on the river. When
she goes into service Mr.. Duffey will re-
name the boat Margaret D, and she will
fly the pennant Of the Corinthian Yacht
Club.
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TO GREAT FALLS.
Outing Of st. Peters Christian Doc
trine Association.

Outlng OF ST. Teter'S Christian Doc
trine Association.
The members of st. Peters Christian
Doctrine Association and their friends re-
Gently celebrated the ninth anniversary of
the founding Of the association by sup
per and outing at Great Falls. The trip
was enlivened with music and songs After
view of the falls supper was served.
Later dancing was enjoyed and a special
illumination Of the falls made by search
lights.
Rev. M. o. O'Donoughe, the organizer
and first spiritual director of the associa-
ton, participated in the outing, as did the
following: Mesdames Blaine, Enright, Luck
EFT, Young and Lauer; Misses Agnew, c.
Burns, c. Combs, NJ. Champion, NJ. Carmody,
L. Callahan, X. Dempsey. M. Dougherty. M.
Graves, c. Barrett, E. Barrett, N Boudren,
B. Calnan, A. Coleman, B. Cooksey, M. c.
Collflower, ]. Connor, R. Donohoe, M.
Mccormick, L. Obrine, B. Petit, M. Quig-
ley, A. Repetti, L. Repetti, I. Smith, Stamm,
E. Sullivan G. Howe, A. Hickey. Lou
Luekest Laura rel huckett S. r. M; M nd1 A.
T. Orr, NJ. Sparks, R. Van SAINT, M.
Fineran. G. Fritz, NJ. Gebhart, Nj. Greene,
M Holland, A. Holland, M. Kennedy, R.
kennelly, g. Lynch, NJ. Maloney, E. Ma
loney, j. Maloney, B. Toole, A. Torrens,
Bryerton, r. Mehler and X. McAllister;
Messrs T. Carroll A. Donohoe, c. Donohoe,
L. Dorsey. NJ. Dorsey, w. Mcmahon, l.
M. WALL Rev. 8. Morris, G. Beuchert, Ed.
Carol, c. Collihower. T.: Hughes. J. Ken
nelly, J. Loughlan, c. Maloney, ]. New,
L. Payne and 8. Walsh.
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CREATION OF MINOR STREETS.
Alleys to Be Opened in Various Sec
lions of District.


1t is said to be likely that the tier of al
leys between L and NJ and 9th and 10th
streets northwest, commonly known as
Blagdens alley, is to be condemned and
converted into minor street. w. p. Rich
ards, surveyor of the District; George g.
Wilson, secretary of the District board Of
charities, and Major Richard Sylvester, su-
perintendent of police, who compose the
special committee appointed by the Com
missioners a year ago to investigate and
report upon alleys and courts having but
one entrance from a public street, with a
view of condemning the necessary property
and the opening of the alleys and convert
ing them into minor streets, visited several
alleys in the northwest section Of the city
yesterday, among which was Blagden's
alley, and 1t is said that the members are
satisfied that this alley should be converted
into a minor street, and will make report
to that effect to the Commissioners.
Considerable territory in other sections of
the city has been covered by this commit
tee, and, although it has not made II
known. 1t has determined upon the con-
version of a score of alleys, and will name
them in report to the Commissioners in a
few days. In carrying on this work the
co9Inittee is considering, above all things
the number of Inhabitants in the alleys
and their general conduct and morality, and
also the sanitation OF the houses.
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Sale of Ferry Steamers.

The sale of the steamers Woodbury. and
Callahan by the Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company of this city to the
Delaware and Lackawanna railroad for
service in New York harbor confirms the
report current In steam.hnet circles when
the steamers left this city for service on
routes on Hampton roads in connection
with the jamestown exposition. The
Woodbury. and Callahan We're built a little
more than a year ago at Wilmington, Del.
for service on the ferry route between this
city and Alexandria, which was re-estab-
lished by the Norfolk and Washington
Company after the burning of the ferry
steamer Columbia and the withdrawal
from service of the old ferryboat George
Washington.
The boats proved too big and expensive
for the route, and several weeks ago they
were sold to the railway company, and the
steamer Lackawanna, now on the ferry
route, was taken in part payment for them.
They were not, however. to be delivered
10 the Delaware and Lackawanna railroad
until after the jamestown exposition, but
the want of business there caused the par
ties that had the Woodbury. under charter
to surrender her, and, as stated she will
go at once TO New York. The Callahan
will follow her north in the fall.
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KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL.
Graduates Of 1907 Receive jThei,
Diplomas.

The. commencement exercises of the Co.
lumbia kindergarten Training School were
held yesterday in the school hail. corner Of
Connecticut avenue and California street
The exercises opened with a song, up to
Us Sweet Childhood Looketh," by the class.
Miss Mary Shirk read an essay upon
'Froebers Educational Principles after
which the members Of the class gave an ex-
hibition Of finger plays. ''The Relation Of
Music to the kindergarten" was the SUBJ
ject Of an essay by Miss Elizabeth Wat
kins. after which the following program
was carried out: s'Season Songs" class;
AN Order for a Picture" (Alice Cary Miss
Ruth Montanye: Mature as the Foundation
of kindergarten" ESSAY, Miss Kathryn
Nowlin; bread story, sewing machine; fly,
little birds; lullaby, games, children;
Friendship. (Beatrice Harradan), Miss
Edith Mather; "Environment" ESSAY, Miss
Caroline Pyne; "Froebel Hymn" class.
DR.. Charles w. Needham. president of the
George Washington University, then deliv-
cred diplomas to the class of 1907, COM
posed of Misses Edith Mather, South Da-
kota; Ruth de la Montanye, Pennsylvania;
Kathryn Nowlin, Texas; Caroline Pyne,
Washington, D. c.; Mary Shirk, Pennsylva-
MIA. and Elizabeth Watkins, Washington,
D. C.
Included in the class Of 1908 are Misses
Irene Coburn. Washington, D. c.; Agnes
Henry, West Virginia; Rebekah de Lash
mutt, Washington d. c., and Martha Nor
ris, Washington, D. G.
Misses Pauline Brodie and Isabel Harvey
of Maryland are special students.
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY,

N. B.-Following schedule figures published only
information, and not guaranteed.
100 a.m.-Danvilie and way stations.
1906 a. m.-Harrisonburg and way stations
1900 a.m.-Sleepers and coaches to Atlanta and
New Orleans. Dining car.
'11:00 a.m.-Sleepers and coaches to Columbia.
Savannah spd Jacksonville. Dining car.
t4:01 Notwithstanding and way tations.
'4:55 pm.-Charlottesville Warrenton, Strasburg
and way stations.
'6:16 p.m.ZSleepers and coaches to Atlanta and
Columbus, Ga. Sunset Route Tourist sleeper to
San Francisco trf-weekly.
$3.50 p.m.-Sleepers and coaches to Charlotte,
Columbia and Augusta. Dining
'10:l5 p.m.-Sleepers and coaches Via Lynchburg
and BristoD to Chattanooga, Memphis and New
Orleans. Dining
.11:0o p.m.-New York and New Orleans Ltd,
solid Pullman to Asheville Atlanta, Birmingham
and New Orleans. Club and observation cars.
Dining
Note: daily; week days.
Through trains from the south arrive Washington
1886, SAB and 900 am. 2:30, b:26, S:45, IL 30
and IL 40 pm. daily. Local trains from Harrison
from Charlottesville, S:l6 am. daily.
FREQUENT trains to and from Bluemont.
Ticket offices, 700 18th ST., Oil Pa. ave. and
Pennsylvania station.
{. H ACKERT, V P.&G.M. S. II. HARDWICK. p.T.M.
W. II. TAYLOE. GP.A. L. 8. BROWN. GA.
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EXCURSIONS.

There are two places with historic con-
nections-Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall
where Decoration day can be pleasantly
spent. The quick steamer service of one
hour running time and the fine appoint
ments on the steamer Charles Manchester
make the trip to Mount Vernon an ideal
one. Two trips will be the schedule Decora-
ton day, leaving 18th street wharf at 10
am. and 2:30 pm, returning, due to ar
rive at Washington at 2:15 and els pm.
Marshall Hall will be In gala attire Decora-
ton day. being the opening day of the sea-
son. Prof. Schroeders band viii be heard
in concert both on the boat and grounds.
Dancing and all the other amusements win
be in full swing. Planked shad dinners
will be served all day and evening. There
is also a dairy lunch on the grounds, where
city prices will prevail.
Steamer Charles Manchester will make
three trips to Marshall Hall on Decoration
day, leaving Tth street wharf at 10 am.
go and $50 pm. Returning, leave the
Hall at 1890. 4:3O. 7:45 and 1890 pm.
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An Old Offender.

This man will take things long as he
lives" commented Judge Mullowny in the
Police Court yesterday, referring to Will
liam Thornton. colored, a prisoner before
him on charge of larceny. Il don't know
what to do with him. / wish some one
would adopt him." Judge Mullowny sent
Thornton to Jail for thirty days.
Thornton was discovered coming out of
the yard of the Southern Railway Company,
In the southwest section of the city, Fri
day with a bag over his shoulder. Police
man ,Carlin determined to inspect the con-
tents of the bag. and found they consisted
of railroad Iron picked up from the yard
Thornton was charged with larceny When
he appeared before Judge MulIowny
his honor recognized him as an old offender
who had been before the court similar
charges before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
ANOTHER MAY MUSICALE.
Colored Children Will Sing to Help
Fairgrounds Movement.

The assistant superintendent in charge
of colored schools, DR.. Montgomery, an
nounces that 1000 children have been Sc
lected from the graded, high, manual
training and normal schools to sing at
Convention Hall on May g. This chorus
has been rehearsing songs Of Joy, Of spring
and Of patriotism for the past six weeks
and the assistant director of music, Mr..
John T. Layton, speaks In the highest
terms of the results. The singing OF the
colored children Is spontaneous, and when
to that is added the natural sweetness OF
childish voices, the effects of the training
in the public schools and the specific re-
hearsals for an event to help a movement
in which the children are interested, we
are promised g. rare musical treat.
Assistant Director Layton is aided by the
whole corps of the music department In
the colored schools, as well as by the en-.
thusiastic cooperation Of the teachers, ana
the pledged support Of some 500 Of the
best colored citizens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
Schooner Eaton Aground.

The two-masted bay schooner Almeda c.
Eaton of Baltimore came up the river Fri
day evening and anchored off Alexandria
Early yesterday morning she got under
way and started to this city, but in making
tack the vessel stayed too long to the
eastward and went ashore on the flats a
short distance below the pier of the Firth
Sterling steel plant. 1t was nearly high
water when the vessel struck. and she slid
well out upon the mud. Efforts were made
by her crew to float her, and at high water
the tug James D. Carter sent a line to her
and made several attempts to pull her into
deep water, but without success. Another
effort will be made to get her off on the
high water tonight, but it is thought she
may have to remove some of her cargo be-
fore she can be floated. The schooner is
laden with pine lumber from a Virginia
point consigned to dealers in this city.
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IT'S OPENING DAY.
Extensive Improvements Noted at
Chesapeake Beach.

S009U9S16S 0SaC0s
Extensive Improvement in the service be-
tween this city and Chesapeake Beach, the
Chesapeake Beach Railway Company an
nounces, have resulted In making the trip
to and from the only salt water resort
near Washington one Of the most enjoy
able features Of an outing there. The COM
pany has thoroughly overhauled its cars
and engines and the roadbed, it II claimed,
cannot be surpassed.
BY an arrangement between the chesa-
peake Beach railroad and the Washington
Railway and Electric Company, the latter
company runs through cars on q fast
schedule from the Treasury building to the
District line, where the Chesapeake Beach
station Is located. In an hours trip the
passengers are landed at Chesapeake Beach
on the very edge Of the bay. The opening
OF the resort for the season occurred yes
terday.
The dancing pavilion. open on all sides
to the salt water breezes, is a big at
traction. It Is built far from the shore
above the waters OF the bay. The roller
skating rink is also built above the water
Other attractions are the electrical dis
play, the extended pier. the big hotels. the
scenic railway, $4,000 merry-go-round
q shooting gallery and side shows and
minor attractions.
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Diehtship 72 Serves as Tender.

Lightship Nc! Y of the Diamond Shoal
station, which has been pressed into service
as lighthouse tender, in consequence of
the shortage of tenders on the coast, has
arrived at New York from Baltimore. She
made a quick trip, having run from Cape
Charles lightship to Sandy Hook in thirty
one hours. The vessel has gone to New
York for the purpose of loading supplies
for the stations in the fifth district, which
embraces the Potomac within it's limits,
doing the work formerly performed, it is
stated, by the big seagoing lighthouse
steamer Armenia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
OF UNsoUND MIND.
Action in Case Of Man Who Attempted
Suicide

Charles A. Ross, photographer in the
office Of the geological survey, who, it was
alleged, attempted suicide about three
weeks ago by swallowing mixture of
chloroform and ether, was arrested on
suspicion that his mind was affected,
and detained at the first precinct po-
lice station to be examined by the police
surgeons. Ross, who is about forty years
of age resides with his wife and two chill
dren at 500 Newton street. He was re-
garded as one of the best photographers
in the government service, receiving an
annual salary of 5000.
He was examined yesterday by the police
surgeons and pronounced to be of unsound
mind. The necessary papers were executed
and he was taken to the Government Hos
pital for the Insane.
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NORTHEAST suBURBAN1TEs.
Proceedings at Meeting Of Association
in Langdon Hall.

IN AauSoou AdA4.
At meeting of the Northeastern Sub
urban Citizens Association in Langdon
Hall, Langdon, last Friday night President
E. A. M. Lawson presided.
A communication from the District Com
missioners giving reasons for not being
able to lower the grade on Rhode Island
avenue between 18th street and South Da-
kota avenue was read. The committee hav-
ing the matter in charge was continued for
further efforts in that direction.
The Commissioners having also stated
that they had no available funds to grade
and macadamize Franklin street between
oath and 26th streets, the Commissioners
were requested to grade Franklin street
from 22d street east as far as opened with
the chain gang and also that they use the
chain gang for grading Mills avenue from
Rhode Island avenue to oath street.
A communication from the East Washing
ton Citizens Association, giving statistics
showing that the eastern section of the Dis
trict is unjustly Disseminated against rela-
tive to appropriations for street improve
ments, was Endorsed.
A communication from Col. NJ. NJ. Parker,
Chairman of exercises on District day, June
II, at the jamestown exposition, being read,
the members were requested to endeavor to
induce all citizens possible to be at James,
town on District day.
Rhode Island avenue is being graded. the
gas main should be extended, and on his
motion the secretary was instructed to re-
quest the Washington Gas Light Company
to inform the association when the gas
main will be extended eastward on Rhode
Island avenue to South Dakota avenue.
Mr.. Ira ]. Baker from the committee on
water and sewers, stated that the land for
the right of way for the intersecting sewer
had been condemned from the Eastern
branch to Langdon, and he was informed
that the sewer work will now be pushed as
rapidly as possible.
Mr.. l.. H. Patterson, from the special
committee on street extension, reported
progress stating that the committee had
concluded that Evarts street could be most
economically opened and extended east to
Rhode Island avenue; that the prospects
are favorable for the trustees Of the Ma
tional Lutheran Home granting right of
way through that property, and that right
of way had been granted through the
Queens Chapel property by the Catholic
Church.
Mr. H. A. veith moved that the Com
missoners be requested to put oath street in
a passable condition for vehicles between
Rhode Island avenue and Irving street and
that the grade be established on that por-
ton Of 24th street, which was agreed to.
Mr.. F. a. HIgden called attention to the
impossible condition Of Queens Chapel
road between Evarts street and 22d street.
and on his motion the Commissioners are
requested to have 1t repaired.
Thirty-five applications for membership
were presented and referred to the COM
mittee on membership.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
Missionary Society Meets.

regular meeting of the Young Ladies'
Missionary Society of Trinity NJ. E. Church
was held Friday evening at the residence
of Mrs Jas S. Briggs. III 18th street north
east. The meeting was largely attended,
and upon conclusion of business the even
ing was spent in games. prizes being won
by Miss Dora Hendricks and Miss Helen
Hunter. The meeting closed with refresh
ments served in the dining room.
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Chesapeake Beach
Now open. See ad.-Advt.
Memento From Fellow EMPLOYEES.

Mr.. ]. S. Rhamstine, for many years con-
nected with the auditing department of the
Southern railway, was made the recipient
yesterday of handsome travelling bag from
his fellow employees. Mr.. Rhamstine has ac-
cepted important position with another
branch of the road. and will leave tonight
for Louisville, Ky.
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Seaboard Air Lime Railway

TICKET OFFICE, 1921 PENNA AVE.
NOTICE.-Following schedule not guaranteed.
For Raleigh. Wilmington Columbia, Savannah.
Jacksonville, Tampa. Atlanta. Birmingham, Men,
phis and New Orleans.
905 An. DAILY - Seaboard Mall. Through
coaches and Pullman Sleepers to Savannah and
Jacksonville. Through Sleepers Washington to
Hamlet and Hamlet to Atlanta and Birmingham.
Dining Cars.
6.25 PM. DAILY-seaboard Express Solid train
with coaches and Pullman Sleepers to Savannah.
Jacksonville and Tampa. Through Sleeper to At
lanta and Birmingham. Dining Cars.
r. Il. STANSELL, District Passenger Agent.
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LOCAL MENTION.
G. A. Muddiman & Co.
Jewel Gas Ranges and Water Heaters
e1I 12th ar famps 1904 @ st.

A number of employees of the Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad Company acted as hremen
yesterday afternoon when a blaze occurred
in the summer kitchen at the house OF Aus
Tin Hardesty on Anacostia avenue, near the
Ridge road The blaze started from q
cause which could not be determined and
was extinguished after about SO damage
had resulted.
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Contract for Smokestack Signed.

A contract was signed at the Interior De-
partment yesterday for the construction of a
rick smokestack on the new power build
ing for the Freedmen's Hospital. The con-
structing firm is the H. r. Heineche Com
pany of New York. The contract price is
81 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
Must Have a Good Clerk.

II takes a good man to make a good
clerk. In writing your Want Ad for clerk
consider the proposition from its direct
bearing on your own business. Demand
honesty, accuracy and industry. as these
are the essentials for GOOD clerk. Read
the talk in today's Star on the classified
advertising page on How to Write a Want
Ad to Get Clerk"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
Summer Tourist Rates Via Baltimore
and Ohio

On sale daily to Jersey seashore resorts,
Adirondack Mountains, Northern New York,
New England, Canadian PROVINCES, Nova
Scotia, Allegheny Mountains resorts also
to many western points. II you are con-
templating a rail or water tour for pleasure
or recreation consult agents at lay
street 619 Penna. avenue or station, New
Jersey ave- and st., for rates, routes, etc.
They will be helpful to you.-AdYt
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Annual Pound Party.

Arrangements have been made for the
annual garden and pound party at the
Childrens Country Home, Broad Branch
and Grant roads. Tuesday, May %, from
to Z o'clock Stage will meet Chevy Chase
cars at Grant road. In case of rain the
party will be postponed until the next clear
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26

Frank Patterson, forty years of age, re-
siding at 121 Pennsylvania avenue, was
taken Ill while in the Capitol grounds yes
terday afternoon about $3.50 o'clock. The
ambulance was summoned, and the sick
man was removed to the Casualty Hos
pital where he soon recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26

Carpets Taken Up, Cleaned and Stored
At the very lowest prices. E. P. Hinkel &
Co., successors to Thorp Carpet Cleaning
Co.. 4SS Maine ave. s.w. Phone Main 2O25
myS-tf
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Baltimore and Return, $1.25,

Baltimore and Ohio r. r.
Every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways both days, except Royal Linn.
tied. City offices, 1417 G st. and $40 Pa. av'
advertisement.