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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
BACK TO REFORM SCHOOL.
Two Colored Boys Convicted Of
Chicken Thefts Are Recommitted.

Georg. Peele coiored. seventeen years
old. arrested late Monday night with an
associate. George Washington. eighteen
years old. by Policeman Jones OF the
eighth precinct. near 7th and M
streets. in possession of a bag of dead
chickens. was arraisned in the Juvenile
Court yesterday afternoon, charged with
petit larceny.
Witnesses were examined for the gov
eminent. It was established that both
boys stole the chickens shortly before
their arrest from the premises at 51l L
street. When the bag was opened il
was found the fowls had been killed by
wrir ginR their necks.
Peele was found guilty and sent to the
Reform School, from which. it was
learned later, both boys were recently
paroled.
Washington was arrafgned in the Po-
lice Court and entered a plea of not
guilty. The investigation by the Juvenile
Court authorities was reported to the
court. In view of the fact that the boy
was a paroled prisoner from that insti-
tuition he WAS recomm!tted until he at,
tanned his majority
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
MANY YOUTHFUL VIoLINISTS.
Annual Concert by Pupils of the
BENJAMIN School.

The pupils Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank T
Benjamin's violin school gave their sec
ond annual concert at the Academy OF
Music last night. The program embraced
animated and pretty choruses. with must
cal selections by individual pupils. the
whole closing with 1.-The Fairies in Rose
land" The grouping of the children In
their varicolored costumes SO as to form
living representation of the national
emblem and the fairy rainbow was
especially commendable. The orchestra
was composed Of leo boy and girl violin
lists. pupils of the school, and the choruses
were sung by the POO or more children.
Several prizes of violins were awarded
children who had sold the largest number
of tickets to the entertainment, Master
Paul Savage winning the first prize, a
thirty-dollar violin, for disposng of 300
tickets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04

Siding. $3.50 Per 100 Ft. Ca Big
c,;t5 libbev & co. 9Th & y. Y. ave. NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
GETS HIS MONEY BACK.
Victim of Swindler Congratulated by
Detectives

Richard Whitfield, colored. of 3l3 18th
street was relieved of $50 yesterday after
noon by d colored confidence man. and
two hours later, after ne had invoked the
aid of detectives. he found the man on
the street and got his money back.
Il was near Pennsylvania avenue and
Sd street. Whitfield said to Detective
Barbee. when | met the man. who said
he could get me a position, and / handed
over $50 for him to hold as a guarantee
of good faith until l went to work"
Whitfield said he went to the house
where the stranger told him he would be
put to work at a good salary. and was
informed that his services were not
wanted there. The person who answered
the call told him that nobody had been
authorized TO send man there for u
position Giving the detective a descrip-
ton of the swindler. Whitfield started out
TO do a little detective work. He had
been gone only few minutes before he
met the man who had his money.
Il went to that house. he told the
stranger. land they said they did not
want an. body to work for them
That's funny the stranger remarked.
Il guess you'd better take your money
back
You're lucky man., Whitfield was
told when he returned to police head
quarters and reported the result of his
efforts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
CLASS RECEPTION AND BALL.
George Washington University
Function at Rauscher's Last Night.

A feature of commencement week at
George Washington University was gwen
la st night when the graduating class ana
their friends attended the reception anu
ball given by the class of 1!De at Rau-
scher's Besides the 20 graduates there
we're guests which brought the number
present close up to eco The reception as
sumed the dual character of jollification
and a farewell. as many of the graduates
leave Washington today and may never
see their classmates again.
a long program of dancing was ar
ranged the orchestra being concealed be
hind floral bower. The blue and gold OF
the university flags was in evidence every
where.
The introductions were made by MY
H. W. Houghton. president of the Asso-
citation of Glass Presidents In the re
ceiving line were DIR. and Mrs. Charles W,
Needham, DIR. w. F. X. Phillips. Prof,
and Mrs. ". A. Wilbur. Dr. and MRS.
H. l.. Hodgkins. Prof. and Mrs. W. :,
Hough. Prof. P. Ash, DR.. and Mrs. G. W.
veditz. DR.. and Mrs. J. w. Lewis. Dr..
and Mrs. II. E. Kalusowski. DR.. and Mrs.
d. E. Buckingham
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
GIRL Wife KILLS HERSELF
UNHAPPY OVER SEPARATION
FROM HER HUSBAND.
Drinks Poison in Empty House.
Leaves Four-M onths-Old Baby.
Uncle Finds Body.

Separated from her husband. John Mo-
ran. a printer. and with an infant four
months old to care for. Mrs. Myrtle
Moran eighteen years of age, reached
the conclusion that she did not care to
live. Yesterday afternoon she ended her
life by swallowing a quantity of car
bolic acid.
The deed was committed at the home
of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John T.
Wells. 400 I street southwest, where
band separated.
No Intimation Of Purpose.
II was known by relatives of the young
woman that she had been respondent.
They had no idea she contemplated self
destruction. Yesterday she seemed to be
in better spirits than usual She was
cheerful in conversation with her mother
about an hour before she swallowed the
fatal dose. She was at the table at noon
and seemed to enjoy her dinner with
other members of the family.
Her mother went away from the house
in the afternoon to visit friends. 1t was
during her absence that the young wife
committed the deed.
There was nobody in the house other
than Mrs Moran and her infant at the
time. There was no note of explanation
left by her.
No suggestion was made to the coroner
that the young woman had shown signs
of insanity. nor was there anything said
to indicate she had made arrangements
for the care Of her child.
Uncle Finds Body.
Robert ii. Lusby. uncle of the dead
woman, returned home shortly after j
o'clock and found the body at the foot
of the stairs. Mr.. Lusby called in DIR. T.
J. Sullivan of 512 9Th street. The ply
stefan found that life had been extinct
some time.
Policeman Davis of the fourth precinct
made an investigation and summoned
Coroner hewitt. The coroner was salts
fed that Mrs. Moran drank the poison
while In her room and fell when she at
tempted to go to the lower floor The
bottle from which she had taken the
poison was found in her room.
A certificate of death, showing the
woman had committed suicide was given,
and an undertaken prepared the body for
burial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
ALMAS TEMPLE OUTING PLANS.
Excursion to Marshall Hall Tomor.
row-Patrol Drill and Base Ball.

There are 10 he some real doings to-
morrow down the river. Marshall Hall
way. For AimaS Temple Is to give its
annual excursion for the benefit of its
Christmas charity fund.
The members have been mighty busy
lately getting things ready for the Almas
Patrol trip TO ST Paul They haven I
overlooked. however. their annual custom
OF getting ready for Christmas.
This outing is one of the main sources
from which Amas Temple secures funds
for the purchase of baskets of provisions
for Christmas distribution. 1t is natural
that all affiliated with the Masonic order
will be on hand to give everything an eX-
ira push.
''Shriners day at Marshall Hall means
"A great deal to lovers of fun. 1t is a
real vacation. and then there Is the great
object of 1t. That must not be overlooked.
There will be drill by the famous Arab
Patrol. base ball game that will make
the game of crossing the hot sands
seem tame beside 1t, dancing for the la
dies and the men so disposed in addition
to other features too numerous to men
ton.
Ample provision has been made by the
committee of arrangements for taking
care of II large crowd and a record-break-
ing attendance is looked for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
Whereabouts of River Men.

Capt jerry Posex. second officer ~ the
steamer Washington. Norfolk and Wash
ine ton service, has resigned to take COM
nland OF the United States army quarter
master de?artment launch Lieut. Ber-
I..Ird. recently assigned TO duty as addi-
uonal tender to the army posts AZ Fort
Washington and Fort Hunt Capt Posey
VIII at once assume command and will
make frequent trips Ia this city
William Belt. quartermaster on the
steamer Norfolk. has been promoted IN
second mate and assigned to duty on the
Washington. TO I'LL the vacancy caused
by the resignation OF Capt Posey
Capt. Frank Taylor of this city has re-
turned to Baltimore 10 go aboard the tug
NJ. Mitchell Davis. employed In genera
towing work on Chesapeake bay. The
Davis Will next week go out Of service al
Baltimore TO have her hull painted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
EXCURSIONS.

The regular daily excursion trips of the
pa latial steamer Queen Anne to River
View will be naugurated Saturday next
with the excursion of the eighth division
Of the public schools Of the District and
from that day until the season closes in
he fall the Queen Anne will make daily
trips to the resort unless prevented by
bad weather. In the past month or six
weeks the old amusenrnts at the resort
have received a thorough overha uiing. In
addition to this a handsome moving pic
ture theater. a penny arcade and other
attra ctions have been installed. Music
and dancing will be feature of the resor,
on week days and concerts on Sundays
The steamer Queen Anne will leave her
wharf here at 10 n m. 2:11 and 6.4J pm
week days and II am. DAD and 6:ll pm
Sundays.
The big and fast steamer ST Johns OF
the Washington and Potomac Company
feet will make a flying trip to Colonial
Beach Saturday afternoon at 5:45 O'Clock
and. landing her passengers. will return to
this city again in order to make another
trip Sunday morning.
The run to the Beach is made quickly
and those who want TO visit the resort
Sunday will have ample time in which "a
enjoy its many pleasures. The steamer
will leave her wharf here Saturday after
noon AT $40 o'clock and again Sunday al
$40 am. and will stop at Alexandra,
going and returning. On the return trip
Colonial Beach will be left at pm. and
home ached about 1880 pm. These Satur-
day night and Sunday morning trips will
be made throughout the month of June
daily trips beginning July >.
Music and dancing the broad deck
of the big steamer st. Johns in addition
to a plea SAINT ride on the river are the
features of the Nip that will be made
by the big boat from this city this even
ing The forward part of the main deck
of the ST. Johns has been waXed until /,
is like glass and a fine orchestra will play
dancing music. The steamer will leave
her wharf here at $40 pm. and afte,
stopping at Alexandria will run to below
Indian Head before turning to return Or
the return trip Alexandria will be reached
about 1890 pm and Washington at II
pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
OUR SANITARY BLEND
COFFEE AT Csc

is being used by more than one thousand iami-
lies Buy pound, make coffee for breakfast,
and if you not highly pleased return it and we
will charge you nothing for the making
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
: EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
For. Monroe Norfolk. Newport News and
all points south every evening In the year
al 30 o'clock.
Electric trains from 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue to Mount vernon
hourly. 10 m. to pm. Arlington ana
Alexandria every twenty minutes.
Ferry steamer Iackawanna to AleNan-
dria every hour and a half from d m
To pm.
Steamer Charles Ma calester for Mar
shall Hall and Mount Vernon leaves hii
street wharf at 10 a m. 80 and o:oo Pm.
steamer Queen Anne for River View
leaves 7rh street wharf al 10 AM, 10
and 6:45 pm
Trains for Chesapeake Beach leave us
trict line station at 9:25 and IL am, -:oo.
$40 1i5 and a:45 pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
OPENS NEW DEPARTMENT.
Public Library Will Supply Rolls
for Automatic Pianos.

The District Public Library has just
opened to the public a collection of rolls
for use in automatic piano players The
collection at present consists of about
600 rolls, including both classic music
and the best popular selections. 1t has
been secured by the cooperation of the
Association of Automatic Piano Players
of the District of Columbia. The associa-
ton has contributed funds and aided in
choosing the music.
Any person eligible to other library
privileges and who owns or has the use
of an automatic piano player may secure
the free privilege of borrowing these
music rolls from the library. Ten rolls
may be drawn u time. They may be
retained two wees with the privilege of
renewal for the same period.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
DEATH RECORD HIGHER.
Mortality Exceeds Last Week and
Corresponding Period Last Year.

The general mortality record for the
District during the past week shows an
increase over the number Of deaths during
the preceding week and also over the
number of deaths during the correspond
ing week of last year.
According to the weekly health and
report submitted to the Com
mssioners today by the health officer
there We're lis deaths during the week
ended Saturday last. an increase of IA
over the preceding week. OF the deaths
II were white persons and ~ colored. The
number of births reported was III. OF
which IS were white and q; were colored.
The report shows that there was a
slight reduction in the number of diph-
iberia cases and a noticeable increase in
whooping cough. Seven new cases of
typhoid fever were reported. making a
total of ninety-s!X now under treatment.
Two new cases of smallpox were reported
and eighteen new cases of measles.
ChiclenpoX conditions remained the same
as last week.
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Banquet of the Ambitions.

The sixteenth annual banquet attendant
Gpou the installation of officers OF the
..mphion Glee Club was held last night at
Walkers Cafe. :124 NJ street northwest
There was very large attendance all
persons living here who have been active
members OF the Amphions being present.
The banquet preceded by a pro-
gram of interesting speeches and musica
selections
Tie officers for the ensuing ear are as
follows: j. ii. Washington. president: G..
II. Jefferson. vice president; c. S. BeaIe.
secretary: Charles II. Champ. treasurer.
!. T. Hardy. librarian: Prof J. Henry
Lewis, manager and musical director.
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$1.25 Sunday-Bluemont & Return.
Leave Washington & 9:15 am; So. Ry
-Advt.
Results ONLY Count.

A young man just starting in the real
estate business said, as he handed In
several classified ads at The Star Office
counter: Il am doing this on the advice
Of friend old in the business. He told
me that he put all his advertising in
newspapers only. and that it was his
experience that results from The Stars
advertisements as compared to those r
the other local newspapers were as ten
to one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-The Aborn Opera Company in
"a Runaway Girl" SIS pm.
Belasco-Charlotte Walker in "A Coun
try Mouse" SIS pm.
Columbia-Guy Standing in 'Impru.
dence." S:l5 pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. Sis pm.
Gayety-The Bon Ton Extravaganza
Company. Sis pm.
New Lyceum-The yagabond Burles-
quers. Sis pm.
Four-mile Run-Luna Park a fairyland
OF amusements with concert and vaude-
vile show every afternoon and night.
Chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band con-
cert. followed by dancing
Glen Echo Park-Band concert, with
amu5ements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
Marine Band Chevy Chase Lake
every evening. Grand concert. dancing, etc
I,.f
Boy Hit by Street Car.

!, A ten-year-old boy named Robert Smith.
living at Cos r street northwest. was
struck by Il Capital Traction car while
crossing at 9TH and I. streets northwest
this morning. He was knocked down and
painfully injured about his head After
receiving treatment at drug store at
eth and |. streets the boy was able to
go home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Three Houses Sold.

Alexander Milar. owner and builder.
HIS recently made the following sales of
improved real estate: To w. w. Jer-
name, house at No. 10 Bryant street
northwest. for $500. to w. W. Curtiss.
house No. 3842 18th street northwest. for
S4ao; to III. V. Ostermayer. house No.
3644 nth street northwest, for S4.IUO
In each instance the purchaser is said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
Reception to Bishop Bristol.

Arrangements have been made by the
membership Of Metropolitan NJ. E. Church
10 tender a reception to Bishop and Mrs.
= NJ Bristol in the parlors of the church
next FRIDAY evening at O'Clock. The
following have been invited to speak:
Vice President Fairbanks. Bishop Earl
Cranston Rev. John W. r. Sumualt. Jus
ice T. III. Anderson. Mrs. john A. Logan.
Eev. j. G. Nicholson. Rev. Donald c. Nc
Teod and Mai. Hillman 4. Hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
Local Companies Sued.

Suit 10 obtain 5000 damages for al
legged personal iA3uries has been filed in
the District Supreme Court against the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany and the Anacostia and Potomac
River Railroad Company by Arthur
Grimes, four years old through his
father. Henry Grimes 1t Is alleged that
July ;. 1907. young Grimes was PLAYING
around car of one of the defendant
companies al Florida avenue and V street
hen the Gar was set in motion and the
BOY was injured. Attorneys Tucker g.
Kenyon appear for the boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04

Mike George. Greek. thlitS-tniee
wears of age engaged in an alteration
near Ohio avenue and 18th street with an
unidentified nan about $50 o'clock thls
morning He was struck with piece or
iron and pain. lily injured about his ie1t
eve George won't TO the Emergency nos
pit and received treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges Are the
hest c. A. Muddiman & Co.. ole 18th n. W

Mrs Emma Brewer. fifty years OF age
OF G23 18TH street. fell and sustained a
rainful injury to the back of her head
yesterday afternoon while alighting from
car at 9TH and P streets. The hurt
was dressed at drug store near the scene
of tie accident and she was removed TO
ner home in a carriage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04

Richard Undertake. colored. thirty-hve
years Of age. employed as driver for Lit
tlefeld. Alvord & Co. fell from wagon
yesterday afternoon. the wheels passing
over him. The wagon was filled with
stone and was near 18th and w streets
at the time the accident occurred. Tim
berlake was so seriously injured thai he
was unconscious when picked up He was
removed to Freedmen's Hospital and given
treat ment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04

Complaints. - Subscribers who
faii 90 receive . single copy Of The
Star should Immediately notify the
main office. Readers who are IN.
able 60 purchase tn, Star a any
newsstand or on any railroad train
where u should be sold Wilt cen.
Ter . favor by promptly reportine
the fact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04

Hillery Hemphll. colored. twenty-nine
years OF age. who resided at 471i2 Canter-
bury alley. suffered an attack of acute
gastritis this morning about 1870 o'clock
and was hurried to the Emergency Hos
pital for treatment. The patient was un-
conscious when the hospital was reached
and his death occurred about an hour
later
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
CASTOR PHILIP DEPARTS.
Declares His Intention to Live Down
the Past

Declaring his intention to live down the
past with its noxious memories CASTOR
Philip acquitted Tuesday of the charge
of numbering Frank Macaboy. cabnan.
has left Washington for the summer
home OF his family at CIavernack. y. Y.
MIR. Philip spent all OF yesterday after
noon at the Richmond Hotel with his
brothers. Hoffman Philip and Capt Van
Ness Philip. and many friends called to
express their congratulations and good
wishes Hoffman, Philip. who returned to
this country especially to assist at the
trial. Will spend few weeks at Claver-
mack and leave about July for his post
as consul general at Tangier, Morocco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
Sprains Ankle by Fall From Car

Ira NJ. Bond. fifty FIVE years Of age.
whose home is al - r street northwest
accidentally fell from "A street ear near
l4th and c. streets northwest this morn
'hS and spra'hed his right ankle. He
was given treatment ut the Emergency
Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
Al and I SITS. s. W.

Shas. S. Walter. druggist. 901 AZ street
southwest. receives Want Ads for The
Star at 1 en-. a word. The cheapest and
best
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
Watch Us Grow.

The Electric Line.
Cars for Baltimore every half hour on
the dot" No walking or hiring of cabs
necessary In Washington or Annapolis
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
The Setting" for the Wedding.

Floral decorations by Guide. laI4 F. ar
artistic. effective, beautiful Consult him
.tdNi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
For Nervous Disorders

Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate.
Especially recommended for the relief
of headache. exhaustion and insomnia
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
Safety for Your Silverware

during your absence from town is in
sured by placing same in the special sill
yer vaults of Union Trust Co. 18th and
II SITS. Very reasonable rates.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04

Good, First Glass Hay, rs Cents Per
hundred Clarendon Smith, 9Th and X.
Phone NJ. 232. je1-tf
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Baltimore & Ohio r. R. Excursion.
81 90 to Harpers Ferry. HalltoWn. Charles
Town. Summit Point, Wadesville and
Winchester and return. Sunday. June :.
Special train leaves Union station am
lAdvt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
j. n. Small & Sons, Florists,

18th & G. Wash: Waldorf Astoria & ll.s,
Broadway. y. Y. Steamer orders speciality.
-AdSt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04

Money to lend at 5 and e on real estate
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04

Boards Dressed Two Sides, $1.65 Per
100 II Libby & Co. 9th & y. T. ave NV,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04

18th and r SITS. NV.
Phone. North $50.
los Florida ave. nv.
Phone. North 1883.
32231 VI al. NV.
Phone, West 1911.
9TH and Pa. ave. Sc.
Phone. Linen. 1910.
80 r. l. ave. NV.
Phone, North S2yG.
II Monroe st. AnacostiA.
Phone, Linen. 913.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04

$1.25 Sunday-Bluemont & Return.
Leave Washington & 9:l5 a.n.; SO. Ry.
-AdNt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
CITY ITEMS.

Ask for Connecticut Pies.
You can get these delicious pies fresh
at your grocer's any day. All good kinds
made In the best way OF best ingredients.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
st. Patrick's Commencement Plans

st. Patrick's Commencement Plans.
Arrangements have heen completed for
the eightyfourth commencement exer-
Uses of ST. Patricks Academy to be held
next Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock in
New Carol! Hall on G. street near 10th
street northwest