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Evening star., 1907-11-17
NO FLOWER SHOW PROFITS.
Loss From Exhibition Said to
Amount to Several Hundred Dollars.

The fact that the recent floral show
held in this city was not financial sue
cess was developed at a meeting of the
Florists Club held in GUIDES Hall last
evening. President Peter Bissett pre-
sided The matter of closing up the ac-
counts of the show was brought up and
the declaration made that the show had
not netted profit. but follow ng discus
sion the statement was mad ttiat
number of ticket holders are to be heard
from later and the amount of the loss
may be reduced II some extent Had
there been a profit it would all have
gone to organized charity in this city.
The question as to whether another
show should be given next year was con-
sdered, and al the close guarantee fund
of about $500 for such an entertainment
was subscribed by the florists in attend
ance.
When President Bissett was seen after
the meeting he said:
The people of this city did not pat
ronize the show to the extent we think
they should have done. We gave what
visitors from New York and other cities
stated was a show equal to those seen in
the large cities, and put forth special
efforts to make it d success He also
said the final returns to be made vii
make but little difference in the total
figures. The statement was made mad
vertently vest 2rday that the show was
to close last night, but it closed Thurs
day.
Evening star., 1907-11-17
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY NEWS.
Meeting of Cherrydaie Citizens As
sociation-General Items.

The Citizens Association of Cherrydalc.
Alexandria county. Va. held a meeting
recently at the residence of Clayton 6.
Donaldson. when ten new members were
admitted. There was "A spirited discussion
over the location and building of the pro-
posed schoolhouse at Cherrydale. speeches
having been made by Massrs. Clements.
'Taf, Mackey. Taggart and others Supt.
Clements read the law reCiting tina no
sChoolhouse could he contracted for or
erected until the site. location, plans and
specifications therefor shall bave been APP
proved by he division superintendent
1t was finally decided that the trustees
be requested to purchase the lnr tor tn
new SChoolhouse upon the approval of the
superintendent as required by LAW.
a committee was appointed % represent
the association at the meeting called by
the Alexandria County Board of Trade Al
the courthouse, as follows: Messrs.
Mackey, Cooper. Taft TaGgart and Iarri-
son. Another meeting of the citizens as
socidtion win be held Tuesday, November
-. at & pm. at the residence Of Pres
!deDt Clayton Donaldson. he having ten
dered the association the uso OF Ills par
,ors until suitable building can b.
erected
1t is provided that any res dent taxpayer
or property owner o. Washington district
may become a member Of this association.
The membership COMMITTEES is making an
active canvass Of the district and expects
to present the names of at least twenty
five new members at the next meeting.
The following officers Will serve tn
July /. 1865. G. c. Donaldson. president.
r b. Harrison, first vice president Wal
ter Johnston, second vice president: Wal
ter Marcy. third vice president: Theo-
dore y. r. Taft, secretary. y. \. Parker.
assistant secretary; Fred F. Bailey, treas
Urer.
The Cherrydaln NJ p Church undar
Evening star., 1907-11-17
SALES OF PROPERTY.
Recent Transactions as Reported by
N. L. SALISBURY.

y. l.. Sansbury, real estate broker ex-
elusive agent for Sauis Addition to the
city on 14th street extended. reports un-
usual activity in the sales of property in
that subdivision. He states he has sold
more property In that section in the last
six weeks than was sold in the ten
months previous to that. Many of the
purchasers of the lots. he adds, expect to
begin Immediately the erection of homes
on the property.
Mr. Sansbury also reports an unusually
active season in the sales generally of
realty both in homes and investment
properties. Among his recent sales are the
following:
Eight houses for $40. 300 in West Ecking-
ton, for George Cooper; two business
properties on 18th street to a prominent
merchant OF this city for S65.oeo; 1901 1st
street northwest. for Mrs. Taft. for Sl,S2J;
133 r street northeast. to Mary (,ynkoop.
for 5000: for l.. +. Breuninger. 1884 1rv-
ing street. for $1,000: for Joseph Richards,
iI19 4th street northwest, for $4,000 1i5
street, to J. S. Adams, for $1,000; prop
erty in Fairfax county. Va. for NJ A.
De Groot, for $500; 1876 r street north
east. to Ella Baines. for S4S15: III Mon
roe street. for Mrs. Peterson. for 81 800;
2211-2213 Flagler street. for 4. Green
leaf for $500; 5n4 Randolph street. for
I. II. Bryant. for $500; 631 Massa-
chusetts avenue northeast. to Dr. Nc
Keown. for $1,000; 1923 S street north
west. for Mrs. Thompson. for $500; 1907
Emerson street for Mrs. Stacy. for
81. 800; 1877 r street northeast. to Ella NJ.
Wallace. for 81 900: II r street northwest
to Miss Charles. for $1,000; 327 18th street
northeast. to II. Davis. for $3.50: 20 18th
straet northeast. to Charles Young. Tor
$50; 16 Seaton street, for DR. Arnold.
for S.; 800: 13J r street northeast, to Mr.
Woods. for 5000: 1431 East Capitol
street for NJ. II. Bray. for 800; two
houses on r street for Capital City I'm
prove ment Company. for $500; 3625 llth
street. for NJ Chandler for S4o5o; four
houses on F'Iagler street, for II. Ward
man. for S1J.6Jo: 131 r street northeast,
to Mrs Caroline Morse. for S5,t--: resi-
dence at northwest corner Of Emerson
street and Iowa avenue. for Harry Ward
man. for $4,000: 3I,j1O square feet of
ground at Saul's Addition. for Sl9,GH; 139
4 street northeast. to William Kicker
son, for 5000.
Evening star., 1907-11-17
Revenue Cutter Service Orders.

Orders to officers in the revenue cutter
service have been issued from the revenue
cutter service bureau of the Treasury De
partment as follows:
Cadet Engineer J. F. Hahn, ordered to
report to chairman of medical board at
San Juan, P. r, for physical examination
for promotion.
Chief Engineer Fl. F. Schoenborn. or
dered to proceed to Pittsburg, Pa, on Off
cial business.
Capt. f. NJ Munger. First Lieut.. c. c.
Carmne and Chief Engineer +. +. Owen
constituted board to examine the Perry
and ascertain repairs deemed necessary.
Second Lieut.. E. S. Addison, ordered to
Apache for temporary duty during alb
sence of First Lieut.. l.. T. Cutter
First Lieut.. f. A. Lewis, granted ten
days leave.
Capt ~ V. E. Jacobs, granted three
days leave.
Evening star., 1907-11-17
NEW EIGHT-RooM SCHOOL.
Bids Opened at District Building for
One in Southeast.

The District Commissioners opened bids
at noon yesterday for the construction of
an eight-room school building to be To-
Gated in the square bounded by l. and NJ
and Sd and +th streets southeast Seven
contractors bid for the work and the bids
were divided into two classes. Class A in
the specifications called for woodwork on
the trimmings and class 3 called for
stone.
The lowest bid received was that offered
by Robert T. Humphrey. who bid S45.65O
for class \ and SIsS25 for class B. The
other bidders and their prices were. Bur
gaSs &c Parsons, $40. 421 for class A and
500 254 for class E: Pavarini e Wyne.
SO 800 for class \ and $51 100 for class b:
Thomas Fl. Melton. 10000 Tor class
and sol. .945 for class b; Milton c. Davis.
sol 62B for class \ and S53.;SO1 for class B;
J. NJ. Dunn. S47,22n for class A and S4S.
100 for class 3; S. II. Brinkley, $40, coo for
class \ and $4,000 for class r. The Com
mssioners viii award the contract early
next week.
Evening star., 1907-11-17
Autoists Subscribe to Test Case

Since the recent first hearing in the
Conduit road test case against AUTOMOBILE
ist Lutz of this city was held at Rock
Vile Col. NJ. a. Winter vice president
of the United States Trust Company, who
is treasurer for the local automobile
owners. reports that the greatest interest
is being manifested in the outcome of
the case. He said last night that he is
in receipt of many communications from
Washington automobilists expressing the
hope and belief that a d cision will ulti-
mately be reached that the road is under
the exclusive jurisdiction of the United
States governmG Most of the writ RS
inclose,- subscriptions to the defense
fund
Evening star., 1907-11-17

Flooring Very Good, $500 Per
TO f. Frank Lt'aey < Co. Gth & N.Y.ave
Evening star., 1907-11-17
Miss Curry Goes to New York.

Miss II. Ida Curry. who has been identi-
fed with the charities work of the Distrc.
for the past five years. has accepted a
position with the Charities Aid Association
OF New York, as special agent to estab-
llsh III the various counties of New York
state. agencies for the care of dependent
children. Among the objects OF the assO-
citation are the visitation and improv, -
ment of charitable Institutions maintained
by the state or by counties or towns and
the placing of destitute children in fami-
lis.
Mr.. Joseph H. Choate is president Of
the organization and Mr.. Homer Folks is
It's secretary. Miss Curry Will leave for
New York the first OF December.
Evening star., 1907-11-17
FOR NARRoW-GUAGE RAILWAY
Permit for Temporary Construction
in Southeast Washington.

Permission has been granted by the
Commissioners to the Warren F. Breni-
zar Company to construct d narrow
gauge railway, with such sidings. turn
outs and switches as may be necessary
on certain streets for the purpose of
transporting earth to the fill required in
the construction of the approaches to the
An1costia bridge. which is nearing com
p.etion. The railway will pass over l.,
NJ and \ streets southeast between 11th
and 18th streets. Virginia avenue south
east between 11th and Water streets. and
1lth. l2th. 18th, 1+th and 10Th streets
southeast between l. street and the Ana
costa river. This permission was grant
ed by the Commissioners upon the recon-
menda ton of c. B. Hunt. engineer of
highways.
Evening star., 1907-11-17
Monument to Business Ability.

The large store Of the firm in this city
with Aoor space of $4,000 square feet
and the large foUr-storied structure To-
Gated at 231 North Howard street. Balti-
more, which is devoted solely to the hous-
ing of monographs and records. are mon
uments 10 Mr.. Droop's ability. In this
city the business covers pianos, phono,
graphs records. music and all of thf
needs OF music lovers. In the piano line
Mr. Droop carries the Steinway, Gablar
krakauer. Poole. Huntington, Briggs
Bush 6, Lane and the Droop. the Mel
vile Clarke Apollo piano player and tn,
Cecilian. The North German Lloyd. Ham.
burg American, HOlland-Ame lean, An
chor and New York and Porto Rice
steamship lines are represented by him as
we'll
Evening star., 1907-11-17

The Council of Jewish Women has al
ranged a series of educational lectures
combined with musical numbers, the first
10 take place tomorrow at o'clock p m
in the auditorium of Adas Israel Syna-
gogue. 9Th and l streets nos thwest.
DR. Stephen s. Wise of New York will
deliver the discourse. Mrs. Nellie ". Shir-
Cliff will give vocal solos and Prof. Anton
kaspar violin solos.
Evening star., 1907-11-17
Benefit for Columbian Women

The proceeds from Monday night s
performance of Lola From Berlin to be
given at the National Theater the week
OF November %, will be for the benefit of
the Columbian Women of the George
Washington University who are assist
ing the university in furnishing the new
woman's building, 1888 l street north
west. Miss Lula CHASER, the star, takes
the part of German character.
Evening star., 1907-11-17
Without Authority to Cancel.

Corporation Counsel Thomas, in an
opinion submitted to the Commissioners
yesterday upon the application of the
National Electrical Supply Company for
the cancellation of penalty, holds that
the Commissioners have no authority to
cancel this penalty or to extend the time
limit of the contract. The penalty
amounted to 500, and was imposed under
a contract for installing an electric pump
and motor at the Industrial Home hool
at Blu. Plains.
Evening star., 1907-11-17
Passenger Objects; Is Arrested.

\ dispute over a car ticket, lasting from
George town 20 18th street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue. it is stated by the police. re-
suitCo in the arrest last night of Hugo
Haas. twenty-eisht years old, of 2U1 La
mont street Haas. in paying his fare,
bought tickets. He says the conductor
took out two car tickets for his fare
and he protested. The conductor re-
quested a polio man to arrest Haas on a
charge of disorderly conduct. The pas
senger esentS the accusation.
Evening star., 1907-11-17
Death of Faithful servitor.

The death of Andrew Wells. colored.
occurred Friday after a long illness
lie was known for his faithfuIness ana
probity. He had been in the service ol
Senator Don Cameron, Vice President
Hobart and Senator Mark Hanna al in
terVals. and had chargr o. Senator cam
orons residence more than twenty years
The funeral vii. take place from St Au-
forenoon.
Evening star., 1907-11-17

USE Sdl. TT sKIH pONutT. + IIIllS. UHIy -oC.
csc U All No After Dinner Mints,
171Rc. &c Scotch Mints &c 25c Milk
Chocolate, 1i12c. Ice Milk Chocoia e T1@c
Sailed Peanuts, lie. Pound Cake 12l.c
j. Z. d. Pyles' Stores. noI6-2t
Evening star., 1907-11-17
MANY YEARS OF ACTIVITY
MR.. E. F. DRooP CELEBRATES
BUSINESS ANNIVERSARY.
Rounds Out Half Century-Recipi-
ent of Congratulations From
His Numerous Friends.

Edward F. Droop will celebrate the
tiftieth anniversary of his entry into the
music business in Washington tomorrow
at the r. F Droop & Sons establish
ment, 923-2, Pennsylvania avenue north
west where the honored senior member
Of the firm will receive the congratula-
tons of hundreds bf friends. both young
and old, upon the completion of his half
century of active business life in tha
National capital. Straightforward and
Evening star., 1907-11-17

THE STEAMERS OF THE MARYLAND. DEL
aware and Virginia Railway CO. commencing
Sept. ?, win make three trips weekly tetween
Washington and Baltimore. weather rermitting
The passenger accommoda tions are uusurpsssed
by any on the Chesapeake Bay or tributaries
They are electrically lighted and the cuisine Is
perfect Steamers leave Washington every sun
dag. Tuesday and Thursday ct Q. M. aid Bal
t!Inore every Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday
al pm. Time OF trip. about SO hours Fare
81 30. Staterooms. 81 30. Meals SOC and 75c
SIaterooms aud further Information apply to
STEPHENSON & BRO. Agents,
Telephone Main 145 9TH street wharf.
7. MURDOCH, Gen. Pass. AT. Baltimore, Nd
se1-tt
Evening star., 1907-11-17
Veteran Dies at Hospital.

Anthony McNally. a civil war veteran.
Sc venty-four years of age, died yesterday
at Providence Hospital. The funeral
will take place from Repetti's chapel. 317
Pennsylvania avenue southeast, at 10
o clock tomorrow morning. Burial will
be at Arlington
Evening star., 1907-11-17
Charged With Theft of Bicycle

Walter West. colored. giving his ad-
dress as 63I NJ street northwest, was
locked up at the first precinct last night
West offered the wheel for sale at bicy-
Gle shop, but policeman recognized ii
as answering the description of one re-
ported stolen. The wheel was claimed by
Fred S. Bullard, 224 Sd street south
Evening star., 1907-11-17
The Master Minds of the World

the art and crafts of Europe handed
down from generation to generation. are
embodied in the rare art treasures now
shown at Sloan's Gal cries, 1907 G st. a
stupendous array OF the beautiful. the
odd. the artistic, for the home teautiful
now on exhibition. Sales Tuesday and
following days. Absolutely unrestr;cted.-
d
Evening star., 1907-11-17
For the Home Beautiful.

Paintings. mahogany and French furni-
ture, silver Sheffield plate, marbles,
bronzes, jewelry, rare antiques now on
exhibition at Sloans. 1907 G st.-Advt
Evening star., 1907-11-17
Iowa State College Reunion.

\ reunion Of Iowa State College alumni
in Washington will be held next Thurs
day evening at s15 10th street northwest
All who have been connected with the
institution are invited.
Evening star., 1907-11-17
Christmas

only five weeks off. An endless variety of
jewelry, slverware, novelties, bronzes,
brc-a-brac, objects of art, suitable for
presents, at Sloan ;, 1907 G st.-AdVt.
Evening star., 1907-11-17

4 curtain came in contact with q light
ed gas JET and caused d Slight baz4 in
the house of W. {. Farquhar, 1927 0
stTest, about = o'clock yesterday after
noon. An alarm was turned in and the
engines made a quick response but the
blaze had been eXtinguished before the
tiremen reached the house and before
any damage rad been caused
Evening star., 1907-11-17
SeabOand Air LirleRailWay

TICKET OFFICE. 1927 PENNA AVE
NOTICE-Foilowing schedule not guaranteed
9:05 A NJ. DAILY-SeahOard Mail. Through
coaches and Pullman Seepers 10 Savannah and
Jacksonville. Through Sieepers Washington to
Hamlet and Hamlet to Atlanta and Birmingham.
Dining Cars
600 PM. DAILY-Seahoard Express. Solid
train. with coaches and TrrllmaD Sleppers to Sa-
vannah Jacksonville ard Ts hps. Through
Sleeper to Atlanta. Birmingham and Memphis.
Dining Cars.
r II STtNSFTr nts+rfrt Passenger Agent.
Evening star., 1907-11-17
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

WASHINGTON X POTOMAC STEAMBOAT co.
(Raudall Line.)
STEAMERS FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS
Str. Harry Randall. Mondny and Wednesday at
pm. and Saturday. n NJ. for river landings
Wicomico river and Nomini crock landings.
Lower Nachodoc creek Monday and Wednesday
only Returning. steamer arrives In Washington
Wednesday and Friday mornings and Sunday
afternoons.
Steamer Wakefield. Sunday. Tuesday and Thurs
day at am. for river landings including Grin
der's wharf, Port Tobacco creek and NsddoI
creek. Returning. arrive In Washington Monday
Wednesday and Friday afternoons. no1G-tf
Evening star., 1907-11-17
Examples of Fine Floral Work.

Guides funeral designs are artistic and
in excellent taste. Consult him about such
work. 1214 F.-Advt.
Evening star., 1907-11-17

Handsome Electric md Gas Drop Lights
A. = ass D,~1r Chandeliers.
l-pi d ST amps. GlG 18th st.
Evening star., 1907-11-17
His Career in the City.

Mr.. Droop's first position was with tha
music house of ". G. Netzarptt which
fifty years ago, stood at the corner o.
11th street and Pennsylvania avenue
northwest. After a connection with this
house lasting until 1884 he went in busi-
ness for himself and p~ospered to such
an extent that he is now the president
OF the largest music firm of the south
and is associated with many ent terprisas
which his energy and his wi3e diversity
of interests have forced upon him.
Mr. DrooD believes in Pennsylvania
is probably the Oldest business man in
point of continuous occupancy, upon the
great tho:OuShfare. So thoroughly have
the efforts of Mr. Droop been connected
70 the upbuilding of the Capital city and
its business life thai ore in Il cCnVcrsa-
ton with him can touch upon no more
popular subject than the life of tbs
Capital city during past years He is a
member of the Oldest Inhabitants As
sociation of the District and of the
Volunteer Firemen and is exceedingly
we'll informed upon all points relating to
Washington and its growth.
Way back yonder at the time of Early s
aid Mr.. Droop served in a volunteer
capacity under Civil Engineer Gunnell in
the defense of the city.
Mr. Droop is IL Mason. being a charter
member of Arminus Lodge, and has
countless friends in the fraternity in this
jurisdiction. Thus the life of Edward f..
Dro0p has been spent up to the present
Evening star., 1907-11-17

Chesapeake&OhioP Railway
400 PM. & o. LIMITED. daly-Fast vesti-
hule train. Pullman slerperS 10 Louisville.
Cincinnati. lndisnapoliS and ST. Louis. Con
nection for Virginia Hot Springs Dining
cars. la carte service. one night out.
ll:1O P.M.-F. r. V. LIMITED. dailv-Pullman
seepers 10 Cincinnati. Lexington and Louis
Vile Compartment sleeping to Virginia
Hot Springs week days Dining car Ia
carte service. Pullman sleepers Cincinnati IN
Chicago and st. Louis and Louisville TO Mem
piis. Nashville and New Orleans.
Reservations and tickets at 5I3 Pennsylvania
avenue. 600 18th street and Union station.
Telephone Main 373O for PENNSYLVANIA r. r. Cab
Service, and Main 1906 @20G for c. & o. Ticket
Evening star., 1907-11-17

honorable dealing. it is declared, has al
ways characterized the house of Droop
and the founder Of the firm points to the
success of the establishment as indicative
of the benefits aCcruing from this policy.
When seen by a Star reporter last night
M. Droop, active, rosy and in the best
of health. in appearance many years
younger than he actually is, was receiving
the Congratulations of number o
friends who dropped in. just a bit ahead
Of time. to wish him the best the world
has in store for its favorites. Mr.. Droor
replied in kind and then turning to Th=
Star reporter remarked with a smile:
This is the age of young men. Every
business must have its young blood or
it will not keep up records Of the past in
the nreSent business Iifn'
Evening star., 1907-11-17

Old Carpets Woven Into Fluff Rugs.
Home Co. 1905 f st. NV. Tel. Lin. 619 NJ.
nolG-1t"
Evening star., 1907-11-17

Eyes Examined, Glasses Furnished.
60 years experienced Drs Buchanan &
Nineberg. 100 Is n. w. Phone NJ 669I.
Qoli-
Evening star., 1907-11-17
KOdaks. kodaEs
KoSakS

Cameras & supplies of all kinds. Printing
and en.arginG. WHITSON'S, 712 9th n. "
nO15-tf
Evening star., 1907-11-17

Shaffer's Floral Work Evidences
good taste and originality. 14th and Eye.
AG\-t.
Evening star., 1907-11-17
CITY ITEMS.

To tone down, refine, beautfy the face
use Sat n skin powder. + tints. Only 25c
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-05-19
Next Convention VIII be Held at
Hot Springs, Ark.
MISSIONARY work A FtA'usE
Another Protest Against tho Acoustic
Properties of the Auditorium But
After Considerable Discussion 1t
Was Decided to Make Mo Change.

RICHMOND. VA, May 1S.--Thc
committee on time and place of the
Southern Baptist convention has de.
cided to hold the next meeting of the
l0dy at Hot Springs, Va. The date
has not yet been determined.
The morning session was largely
routine In character. The report on
education was read by Dr. p. II. Hale,
OF Kentucky, and that of Baptist The.
illogical Seminary ut Louisville was
submitted by DIR. e. Y. Mullins.
The afternoon session of tho con.
vention was devoted mainly to the
discussion of Sunday school work.
DR.. Bowers read the report on Sunday
schools and praised the work of the
b. Y. p. U.
DIR. Frost took the stapd and with
his field secretaries, Messrs. Beau
champ, Britain. Leavel, Spillman and
Inflow, organized ~ the platform. a
sort of experience meeting for the
information of the convention. He
closed with n general discussion worl;
| OF the Sunday school board.
A Russian Among the Speakers,
DR.. Gambrill, of Texas, introduced
to the convention Baron Uixlull. o.
| the representative of the Baptist I'm.
ion of Russia. who was most cordial
ly received and who spoke briefly In
the interest of the Baptist work in his
country and III particular of the eff
fort the convention subsequently on
dorsed.
On a motion of Judge Hillyer. OF
Georgia provision was made for a
mass meeting at the next annual
meeting of the convention to take
action ION the noticeable laxity in the
Execution of laws Of the land"
On motion of e. T.. Folk. OF Ten
Desscc. another resolution was adopt
ed protesting against the issue by the
national government of privilege
taxes for the sale of liquor where the
State laws arc against such sale.
AT the evening session OF the con
vention home missions was the sub
)inct. Before the regular business oil
the session was taken up, however
there came UP again the question oil
moving the convention because of the
alleged lid acoustic properties Of the
auditorium. It was finally decided BIZ
a good majority to remain In the
auditorium for the rest of the con
lvention.