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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
Congress Heights Improvement Asso-
citation.


citation.
The Congress Heights Public Improve
ment Association at meeting last even
ing considered the project Of extending
the District water and sewerage facilities
to that town. Robert H. Cowan, the
president, remarked that the improvements
referred to are the most important mat
tiers that the association Is called upon to
deal with at the present time. Charles F.
Purdy. the secretary, reviewed the move
ment instituted several months ago by the
East Washington Heights Citizens Asso-
citation In the interest of a number of sub
urban towns on elevated sections near
Anacostia which are without a water sup
ply 1t was decided that the association
cooperate with the central committee OF
the associations in and near Anacostia and
Secretary Purdy was named as the repre-
sentative Of the association on the COM
mittee.
Conditions along the Congress Heights
street car line were mentioned by Mr.
Cowan, who reported the company has fur
nished cleaner cars and that large switch
is being installed.
Mr.. Newcomb reported the District has
placed a force of men at work repairing
roads and cutters in the town, and also
mentioned the establishment of a twenty
four-mile rural free delivery service be-
tween Congress Heights and a number of
towns in the adjoining part of Prince
George county Md.
The alleged failure of the District to
sprinkle the streets around Congress
Heights was reported, and 1t was decided
to request the superinten OF the Gov
eminent Hospital for the Insane to permit
the District to again have the use of
asylum water for the purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
PLANS FOR THE DELEGATES.
Altar to Be Erected on Steamer for
Knights of Columbus.

Shortly after the steamer Newport News
of the Norfolk and Washington line
rives at her pier at the foot Of eth street
erecting an altar in the forward part Of
the boat. and tomorrow morning the
western and local visitors sail down the
Potomac to Norfolk for the annual con-
vention OF the Knights of Columbus mass
will be said. The celebration of the sacr-
flee upon river steamer Is a rarity, and
permission for the same Is only granted by
Cardinal Gibbons for a special reason.
I'm the light OF the steamer bookings
made up to last night" said a prominent
knight of Columbus. cit is the expectation
that the attendance at the convention when
most notable in the history of the order in
this section of the country.
While of course We cannot expect to
duplicate the attendance of the national
convention at Los Angeles, Cal, two years
ago." 1t was added. I'VE are nevertheless
convention headquarters. Not only will
the deliberations of the convention be of
interest. but the added inducement of
peep at the jamestown exposition will serve
to add considerably to our encourage
Among those who are scheduled to
company the western delegates to the ex-
position tomorrow morning are Francis p.
Sheehy. one of the Washington delegates
to the convention; William H. Callahan,
alternate, and large body of local knights.
Others are scheduled to follow from this
city on the boats leaving tonight, Sunday
and Monday.
Dan J. Callahan. the energetic chair
man of the national committee of arrange
ments. will sail this evening for the con-
vention city. it is announced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
Tiny Municipality Chooses officers for
Progressive City,

The children of the new Juvenile Court
playground. at 10Th and E streets north
west, who compose the resident population
Of Progress CITY, held an election last
evening for city offices. The balloting pass
ed quietly, but when the selections were an
nounced 1t was seen that a straight party
ticket had gone through even though the
torchlights and speeches had been eliminat-
ed from the campaign. Those selected were
Albert Van Derventer, mayor: Helen Hilta-
bidle. city clerk; Ossian Ryan, judge, and
Winfield Scott. city attorney.
The newly elected officers have quite a
population under their control. for each
evening from three to Ave hundred children
gather upon the grounds to play tennis,
croquet and other games Some OF those
who have done especially well in the play
ground games are Henry French, Ossian
Ryan. Winfield Scott. Arthur Nelson, Har-
old Davis. Charles Wetzel, Albert Van De-
venter, Ed johnson. Russell Hager, Abe
Donald Mckinney, Sam
johnson. Anna Johnson, Romaine Darrell.
Florence OToole, Rene Van Horne and
Helen Hiltabidle.
DR.. and Mrs. c. J. Bushnell are in gen
eral charge Of the affairs of the city. Spe-
cial classes in weaving, crocheting and other
arts are conducted by Mrs. Bushnell, while
DR.. Bushnell Is giving a series of illustrated
lectures upon the work at the Y. M. c. A
roof garden each Wednesday evening. To
these the public is admitted free Of charge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
Personal to River Men.

Policeman 8. D. Lewis of the harbor pre-
cinct detail, who was on annual leave, re-
turned to duty at the harbor office yester-
day.
Mr. Frank Herbert is steward aboard the
steamer Estelle Randall, running on the
mail route between this city and Glymont
and Grinders. Md.
Policeman Maddox of the harbor force Is
reported quite seriously Ill at his home in
this city.
Capt Will Davis. formerly master Of the
tug Bartholdi, is In command Of the steam
er Trenton, running on route between
Upper Machodoc Creek. Va, and this city.
Capt. Bill Finn, master Of the schooner
Nettie. which yesterday completed the I'M
loading Of a cargo of pine lumber here. has
gone to Alexandria to visit his family for a
day or two before sailing for the Kappa
hammock river,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
WIN HIGHEST RECORDS.
Fourth Grade Glasses Victorious in
School Contest

In the contest in the school gardens be-
tween the fourth and sixth grade classes
for the best attendance Miss Patterson
fourth grade class at the department gar
dens and the fourth grade class at the
Blow won the highest records. Those who
were present every day in the month at
the department gardens were Alfred Herr
man. Vincent Gerradi. Thomas Bligh. Will
liam HUM. Andrew Bligh. Wilmer Trotter,
Annie Wiegand. Wade Taylor. Francis
King. Mabel Koran. Rose Garry, George
Grisby, Walter Springman. Roberta Pat
terson. Gussie Douglas. Ruby Baurhan.
Dolly Talbot. Wanamaker Wagner. Howe
ard Thomas. Aileen Mooney. Michael Full
crane and Walter Cantwell In the Blow
garden those who were present every day
were Otto Sunday. Sadie Young, Hattie
Drain. Vera Byrne. Theodore Holmes. Jen-
ME Wissman. Annie Birkbeck. Robert Full
Ter. Edmund Wright, Christian Wettig.
Marie Scanlon. Albert Burnell, Violet Min
der and John Hanrahan.
In the Noel gardens Earl Davidson, Eve
Ign Speider. Leslie Dix, Celeste Evans
Freeman Roberts and Fred Book were pres
ent every day in the month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
ARREST OF FOUR BOYS.
Defendants Charged With Breaking
Into GEORGETOWN Store.

Daniel Boyd Of 1914 Bank street, Edward
johnson Of 33d street. Sherman Marshall
Of 1905 Bank street and Joseph Plumer Of
1047 Potomac street, all colored, and rang
ing in ages from twelve to fourteen years,
were arrested this morning on a charge of
having entered the store of A. H. Johnson,
1907 NJ street. and taken several rings and
pocket<knives valued at SIS.
The boys entered the store by forcing a
back window and departed the same way.
When Mr.. Johnson opened the store this
morning he discovered the loss and re-
ported the matter to the police Of the
seventh precinct and two OF the boys were
soon in custody. While the police were
looking for the other two the two young
prisoners saw Marshall on the street from
the bars in the station house window and
notified the officer In charge that their
partner was outside, and he was placed be-
hind the bars Plumer was apprehended
later In the day.
1t is stated the four boys were arrested
July 20 on charge of having entered sew
eral stores in the West End, and at their
trial In the Juvenile Court Judge DeLacey
placed them on probation for two years.
They will be tried in the same court Mon
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers FOR
Fort Monroe Norfolk and jamestown every
evening at $50 and every morning at
o'clock.
Electric trains from 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly.
10 am. to 8 pm. Arlington and Alexan-
dTia every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at AQueduct bridge FOR
Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church
half hourly.
Ferry steamer Iackawanna to Alexandra
every hour and half from am TO
pm.
Steamers of the Maryland. Delaware and
Virginia Railway Company TO Baltimore
leave It'll street wharf as per schedule.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hal, II M, 2:30 and $50 pm.
Great Falls-Elec,rcal illumination. mu-
sic and dancing afternoon and night. Cars
leave Great Falls and Old Dominion rail-
road station. Seth and NJ streets.
Chesapeake Beach trains leave District
hne station 9:25 and II am, 2, g. 4, I:A5
and p:4J pm. subject TO change without
notice.
Steamer St. Johns for Colonial Beach
leaves eth street wharf at s:40 am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
Money fo- Camp Good Will.

The employees of the Department of Com
merce and Labor took up a special collec-
ton yesterday for the work at Camp Good
VIII. Each of the employees was asked to
contribute 10 cents, and after the money
was IN 1t was found that 1910 had been
raised. A woman who is stated to have
taken a number of children for an outing in
the woods recently formulated the plan for
the collection for the camp.
Those in charge of the southwest division
of the Associated Charities yesterday sent
twenty-one colored children to Camp Pleas
ant. The colorel social settlement workers
who are well acquainted with the conditions
in 1.-The southwest, suggested the children
who We're taken to the camp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
Dorsey Fultz Still at LARGE.

Policeman Coffin of the second precinct
received shock yesterday afternoon. He
was in Shepherds alley investigating a
case. when Ell Quarles, colored, rushed into
view
Wake up there. officer" Quarles shouted
TO the eluecoat. there's Dorsey Foultz
goin' round dat cornah"
where the officer answered In a
second he was speeding In the direction
Indicated Ouarles then pointed out the
he meant
THAT Is not Dorsey Foultz," Policeman
Coffin remarked after the chase
Quarles, the policeman declares INDUCED
in profanity because the bluecoat would
not lock up the supposed Dorsey FoultZ and
Quarles was himsef arrested on a charge
of disorderly conduct. In the Police Court
today he was fined So, with fifteen DAYS
Imprisonment in default.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
VIOLATION OF PHARMACY LAW.
Frank Carter Convicted Of Selling
Poisonous Drugs Without Permit.

-
The sight Of Policeman Creagh of the
third precinct yesterday was a signal for
Frank Carter to drop satchel of medicines
which he was carrying and hoof out of the
officers sight at an Arthur Duffy gait Po-
liceman Creagh grew suspicious and after a
chase Of three blocks he caught Carter and
arrested him. A charge Of selling poison
Gus drugs without having permit to do so
was filed later against Carter and on that
charge he was arraigned in the Police Court
today On plea from Attorney w. E. Am
brose for the sick wife Of the defendant
Carter was released upon payment of fine
Of $40.
Policeman Creagh discovered Carter visit
ing the houses in Green's court northwest
and selling bug-kiler in liquid form. The
officer began to question Carter about his
sales. but Carter did not want to chat, and
in his flight he dropped the satehel of medi-
cine. 1t was later recovered by the officer
and found to contain about a dozen bottles
Of red liquid marked poison
Carter gave his address as PA AZ street
northwest. He was charged with violating
the pharmacy law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
Seeks to Annul Maria ge.

Mrs. Nellie G. Backus today filed suit in
the District Supreme Court asking that her
marriage to James A. Backus. otherwise
known as Thomas a. Taylor. be annulled
She declares that at the time of the mar
iage. October Is, 1895. Backus had u
wife living In Rochester. n. Y, from whom
he was never divorced She also AYERS that
Backus sentenced in the District
courts. January 2S. 1906. to serve two
years in the >Renitentiary at Moundsvie.
where he is now incarcerated. Attorney
Edward g. Bailey appears for the petit
toner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
In the Lighthouse Service.

The lighthouse service engineers st Gamer
Jessamine. employed in repair work on the
lights on Chesapeake bay, putting them in
trim to withstand the hard gales of winter,
has returned to Baltimore for supplies be-
fore sailing on another cruise.
Bids have been asked Of shipbuildinr
firms for the repair of lightship No. 40, re-
Gently relieved from duty on the Tail Of the
Horseshoe on Chesapeake bay, and they
will be opened in the Office of the inspector
In charge of this district, at Baltimore,
Tuesday next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
"Cool orr at Chevy Chase Lake.
ELECTED BY BALLOT.

farine Band music, dancing etc. every eve.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Nellie King. twenty-three years of age
was taken 10 the Emergency Hospital from
3o1 18th street last evening about $50
O'Clock and treat ted for mercury poisoning
The police report that the young woman
took the poison with suicidal intent Her
condition is not critical.
Louis Delinder. twenty-seven years of
age. employed by Warren & Dyer at 62T F
street. accidentally cut his wrist this morn
Ing about i:45 o'clock while handling glass
He was taken TO the Emergency Hospital
and given surgical treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
Placed Under Bonds

Mrs. Emily HOLSTER, who was recently
arrested in Philadelphia by Detective Corn
wei, as heretofore stated in The Star. was
given a hearing before "a United States
commissioner In that city yesterday after
noon, the charge against her being that
she took 81 belonging 20 Mrs. Belle Sim
mons of zoos II street northwest. She was
held in $500 security for her appearance in
this city to answer the charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
Have The Star Follow You,

Those leaving the city should have
The Star sent to them by mail In
order that they may keep Informed
about Washington affairs. In most
Instances The Star will be at tbs
breakfast table the next day and give
all OF the news from Washington Of
the day before. The address may bs
changed as frequently as desired by
giving the old and new addresses. Tho
price of The Star by mall daily and
Sunday 10 90 cents per month. In.
varlabIy In advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
HOLDS ANNUAL REUNION.
Confederate Veterans of'valley Of vir-
Rinia In Session.

The annual reunion Of the Confederate
veterans Of the valley of Virginia was held
today at Fishers Hill. the scene Of a san
culinary battle during the civil war, and
was attended by many veterans Of the
southern army and others from this city
and Alexandria. reunion is held each
year under the auspices of the camps Of
Confederate Veterans Of Harrisonburg
Front Royal Woodstock and other points,
and Is a gala occasion. The orator of the
Gay was Judge r. T. w. Duke of Char
lottesville and the ceremonies were opened
with parade of the visiting veterans
headed by the Stonewail Band OF Stanton.
All the visiting veterans were entertained
at dinner. which was served by the ladies
Of Shenandoah county residing in the VI
cinity OF Fishers Hill. Those from this
city who took part in the exercises today
Will return home this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
Hurt in Runaway Accident.

Baptiste Colmanu, resident of Fairfax
county, Va, was the victim of a runaway
accident this morning about o'clock. He
was driving over the railroad bridge near
Massachusetts avenue and North Capitol
street when his horse became frightened
and ran away. The wagon was overturned
when North Capitol street was reached,
COlmanu being thrown to the pavement
and slightly injured. The wagon was
badly damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03

A young man named Arthur A. Harig
was arrested yesterday afternoon by De-
tectives Warren and O'Dea for the York,
Pa, authorities. II is charged that he stole
watch belonging To Miss Edna Heck, who
lives In York. Haris At ed possession
Of the timepiece and turned il over to the
detectives. He said he had borrowed the
watch from the young woman and denied
the charge Of theft. Detective White took
him back to York last night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
Sue to Recover Damages.

Two additional suits growing out of the
collapse of the first span of the old Long
bridge. March II last, We're today fled in
the District Supreme Court. Thomas r.
Hurd and Samuel j. Ross have each in
stituted proceedings for $40. 600 against W.
III. johnson, jr., the contractor in charge
of the demolition of the bridge. The plain
tins aifege they were thrown into the water
and We're injured by falling timbers. Attor-
ney l.. J. Mather filed both cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
Steamboat Inspection Transfers.

Under orders from Headquarters OF the
steamboat inspection service in this city,
Capt Lewis +. Powell, assistant inspector
of hulls, and Mr.. George l.. Taylor. assist
ant inspector of boilers, on duty at Phila-
delphia for several months past, returned TO
duty at the Baltimore station yesterday
Capt Blum, assistant hull inspector, and
Mr.. Simpson. assistant boiler inspector, who
were transferred from this district to
"o}tf port, will not return to service
II It is stated. but will so to the Nor
fox district. where they are permanently
IL ach d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
Charge of Permitting Gaming.

SerGt Lehman and Policeman Miller of
the ilrst precinct paid a visit to the second
moor OF a house at 1lth and l streets last
night, and immediatey afterward a man
giving the name OF Frank Monroe, returned
the visit at the first precinct station house
After turning so over TO the police. Monroe
was released, TO appear in the Police Court
this morning to answer a charge of per-
uniting gaming on his premises When the
case was called he failed to respond, and
the money was declared forfeited
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
Auction Sale of New Rugs

In our rooms 1927 and 1920 G st. NV on
Tuesday. Aug. 6, 1870 Am. These goods are
the finest product OF American looms. all
new and perfect, in Witons Administers
Brussels, Am. Oriental. Russian Yarn,
Smyrnas. Burmas. Hall Runners. etc
Every Rug is all wool and perfect. Now on
view. Come in and see them. Seats pro-
vided. Wilson & Mayors 1927 and 1929 G ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
Brides Now Have Their Portraits

Made at home Just before the ceremony by
Horace Woodward, 1924 F. Phone M. 1892.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
Skin TROUBLES
of 8 Children

Girls Face Sight With Pimples-
Looked Like Chicken Pox or
Blood Poison-People Afraid to
Go Near Her-Two Babies Suffer
Terribly With Milk Crust, Which
Maturated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
Renewing Old Associations.

Robert l.. Rheims, who left Washington
twenty nine years ago and settled In Brit
ish Columbia, returned to the city today
and is renewing old associations. After
arriving at Vancouver Mr.. Rheims be-
came a British subject and was subse-
quently appointed a court bailiff which
position he still holds. He finds conditions
in Washington greatly improved over what
they were when he was a resident here
The changes for the better in the matter
OF Identification he describes as wonderful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
New Rugs at Auction

Within our rooms. 1927 and 1929 G ST. NV,
on Tuesday, Aug. G. at 1890 am. These are
all new and perfect goods, direct from the
looms, in all the various sizes in WiltOns
Administers. Brussels. Am. Orientals, Rus
sian Yarn. Burmas. Smyrna and Hall Rum
ners. On view up to hour of sale. Wilson
& Mayors, Auctioneers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-The Aborn Opera Company in
Wang" S:l5 pm.
Belasco-Miss Charlotte Walker in ''Zaza.
SIS pm.
Four-mile Run-Luna Park, a fairyland
OF amusernents with concert every after
noon and night.
Chevy Chase I.ake-Marfne Band concert,
followed by dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
Cheap Excursion to Harpers Ferry.

Martinsbugg. Berkeley Springs and Cum
berland,
SD am Sunday August 4. from Balti-
more and Ohio station. Washington Round
trip rate TO Hdrpers Ferry and Martinsburg
100; TO Berkeley Springs. 81 30: to Cumber-
land, ZOO Splendid opportunity to spend a
day in the country at small expense.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03

Willard Collins. ffty-three years of age,
of g23 4th street. was removed to the Emer-
gency Hospital last night and treated for
an injury to his side. The police report
that he received the hurt about three weeks
ago by falling upon the pavement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03

F. II. Bond. seventy-four years of age,
living at 100 18th street southeast. had
sick spell last night while at the corner OF
10th and NJ streets southeast. He fell upon
the sidewalk and sustained a painful In
jury to his head. The injured man was
t. ken home by friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
CHANGE IN ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Col. Walker Succeeds MI. Emery as
NIGHT Manager

After more than two years Of service as
night manager Of the Associated Press, Mr.
Fred A. Emery has resigned that position
and will be succeeded by Col. William H.
Walker, for many years city editor Of the
Washington Post and latterly on the edi-
torial staff of the Associated Press Mr..
Emery resigned in order to resume day du-
ties. The change will take effect next Mon
day,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
All Afflicted Made Comfortable

with our perfectly adjusted Orthopedic APP
paratuses, TruSses Elastic Hosiery, etc.
highest grades Cutlery, Rubber Goods. In
valid Supplies, etc. LEM & Lossau, 623 TIN
st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
Baltimore and Return, $1.25,

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways both days. except Royal Limited.
City Offices 1417 G street and $40 PennsYl-
vania avenue.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
Parlor Car 200 Pm. G. & o. Train.

Parlor car leaving Washington pm.
week days is handled in train No. Is from
Gordonsville to Hinton accommodating pas
sengers for Greenbrier White Sulphur, Old
Sweet and other resorts. as well as those for
Virginia Hot Springs. who transfer to branch
train at CovingtOn. Diner from Gordonsvilie
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
Good, Comfortable Rooms

are always in demand. You Will I'M
doubtedly find plenty Of occupants II You
advertise them in The Star. Costs but l
cent per word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
C. & O. Weekend Tickets.

Low-rate excursion tickets to principal
mountain resorts on sale Fridays and Sat-
urdays. good until following Monday. Parlor
car pm. train running through to Hin
ton.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-03
Knights of Columbus. Attention

Third and fourth degree members, be-
fore going to jamestown convention. should
call on e. Voigt. 725 7th st. NV. and pur-
chase a pin or watch charm. Sole agent
for District OF Columbia Of the fourth de-
gree emblem. au2-2t