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Evening star., 1908-12-03
WILLIAM BURKE DIES
Civil War Veteran and Indian Cam
paigner Passes Awav.

William Burke. a veteran soldier of the
civil war and several hard fought Indian
campaign died at $40 o'clock yester-
dag in the hospital of the Soldiers Home,
aged siXty-nine years. He was a member
of Henry Wilson Post, G. A. r. and
Barry Garrison Army and Navy Union,
and those organizations will be fully rep
resented at the funeral
Mr.. Burke was the father-in-law of Jo-
seph f. Sullivan, commander of John
Jacob Astor Camp, Spanish War Vet
Grams. He served as member of the
1th and 18th United States Infantry from
1889 to 1871 His wife, formerly Miss
Elizabeth McLane: one son, William
Burke. jr.. and two daughters Miss
Katie Burke and Mrs. J. +. Sullivan, sur
vive him.
The funeral will be held at 1OSo'clock
tomorrow morning at the United States
Soldiers Home. The ceremonies at the
grave Will be conducted by Wilson Post
g. n r.. and Barry Garrison, Army and
Navy Union.
Evening star., 1908-12-03

Fashionable Tailoring for Women.
Correct styles; finest fabrics. Owen, 423 11th
-AdVt
Evening star., 1908-12-03
Colored Elks Elect Officers.

AZ a recent meeting of Morning Star
Lodge. No 10. Colored l. b. p. o. f., the
following officers were elected for the en-.
suing year: EXalt ed ruler. b. d. Will
iiams: esteemed leading knight. James
Randells; esteemed legal knight Alex
HOFFMAN; esteemed 1ecturinG knight
Rev. w. f. Gibbons; secretary. i (TIav
smith: treasurer, A. f. Rice: tiler X
n. Johnson; trustees, Thomas F. Har-
Der. g. y. F. Overton, Simon Brooks
Samuel +. Jones and WILDER Richards,
Memorial services under the auspices of
the lodge will be held at Auditorium
Hall. Sth street between and G. streets
southeast. Sunday evening. December {,
at 7:30 O'Clock
Evening star., 1908-12-03

Pickets and Palings, Dressed, $500
per 100 Frank Libbey & Co. 9th &N.Y ave.
Evening star., 1908-12-03
Three Days Session Decided Upon.
Date to Be Set.

The Washington Zion Methodist Preach
ers' Association held session at Met
ropolitan A. NJ. E. Zion Church yesterday
S. l.. Corrothers presided. c. C. AIIeyne
and James W. Poe were the secretaries
The Zion Methodist financial system and
the growing need of revision in the local
and general church was discussed
A Zion Methodist Christian congress in
this city, under the auspices of the local
churches, was proposed, and after debate
was agreed to, the date to be fixed later
The congress will last three days and be
composed of ministerial and lay delegates
from the churches and missions in the
Philadelphia and Baltimore annual con-
ference territory.
H. w. Smith invited the association to
meet at Trinity A. NJ E. Zion Church, on
Morton street northwest, next Wednes-
day. This invitation was accepted
J. A. Robbins. formerly of Virginia, was
admitted to membership. W. A. Ray, w.
II. Ferguson, j. A. Robbins and the sec
retaries were put on the committee on
program.
Evening star., 1908-12-03
Personal to River Men,

Capt. Ernest Davis of this city has
gone to the Choptank river to represent
the interests of a local firm supplying
stone from the quarries above Georgetown
for work along that river.
Capt. Steve Self has resumed command
of the tug Walter F. Meade of the fleet
of the Columbia National Sand Dredging
Company employed in sand and gravel
barge towing on the river.
Capt. James Kendrick. formerly mas
ter of the Taylor tug D. N. Key, has
been placed in command of the little
tug j. I. Selectman. employed in towing
work about the river.
George O. Carpinter. general freight
agent oil the Washington and Potomac
Steamboat Company. is suffering from a
severe cold at his home, 311 11th street
southwest.
Evening star., 1908-12-03

Thin Wainscoting, $1.5O Per 100 Ft.
Frank Libbey & Co. 9th and \. Y. ave.
Evening star., 1908-12-03
SEVERAL ALARMS SOUNDED.
Prompt Work of the Firemen Pre-
vents Much Damage.

Several companies of the fire depart
ment responded to an alarm of fire that
was turned in from box No. 30 shortly
before > O'Clock last evening" and found
a blaze in the house of l. j. Lipscomb.
AS . street northwest. The blaze had
been caused by an oil lamp and was
eXtinguished after about $50 damage had
resulted.
An hour later alarm was sounded
from box No. 343 because of blaze in
the chimney at the house OF Representa-
tive LOwden. 1119 Massachusetts avenue.
Not much damage was caused.
blaze in the chimney at the house of
Edward DeVlin. 406 9th street northwest
this morning about o'clock alarmed the
occupants of the house. Firemen ex-
tinguished the fire before the property had
sustained any damage
Evening star., 1908-12-03
CoNFEDERATEs TO ATTEND.
Funeral Services for Edward Boil
ger, Georgia Veteran. Tomorrow.

The Confederate veterans of Washing
ton will attend the funeral of Edmund
Rhett Bolger. a Georgia volunteer, who
served in nearly all the hard-fought bat
ties of the civil war under Gen. Robert E.
Lee.
Services over the remains will be held
In Wrights chapel 1887 10th street. at
$50 O'Clock tomorrow morning. Inter
ment will be at Glenwood cemetery. Rev.
Samuel II Greene, pastor of Calvary
Baptist Church, will officiate
Mr.. Eolger died Tuesday at the Home
for the Aged. He was a native of South
Carolina, but was attending school in
Georgia when the civil war began, and
promptly volunteered for service in one
of the Georgia regiments then forming.
He made good record as a soldier and
was commended by his superior officers
for gallantry in action. Mr.. Bolger was
a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Evening star., 1908-12-03
Board to Inspect Home

Capt Israel w. Stone. secretary Of the
board of managers of the Soldiers and
Sailors Temporary Home, 3O1 c street
has promulgated a call for a meeting of
the management of the institution at 7:3O
O'Clock Saturday evening. The home will
be inspected on that occasion during the
annual visitation of Department Com
mander John S. Walker and his staff The
matter of asking Congress to make an
for a permanent building
for the institution will also be consid-
cred.
Evening star., 1908-12-03
Union Veteran Legion Reception.

National Commander Thomas j. Shan
non of the Union Veteran Legion will be
the guest OF honor at reception to be
given in the hall over the National Capt.
tol Bank. Sd street and Pennsylvania
avenue southeast, tomorrow evening at
O'Clock by local encampments Nos 81
and Ill. musical and literary program
will be given and refreshments served
The Daughters of Veterans, Ladies of the
Loyal Legion, Ladies Auxiliary. No b.
of the Union Veteran Legion and Sons Of
Veterans will be in attendance
Evening star., 1908-12-03
Partition Sale Authorized

Justice Barnard has appointed William
B. Reilly and E. Beverly Slater trustees
to sell about 1900 feet of land on Grant
road. Tenleytown.
The property belonged to the late Au-
gust Voigt and is being sold for the pur-
pose of partition among his heirs A
cottage, barn and other improvements are
on the land. The trustees gave bond in
the sum of $1,000
Evening star., 1908-12-03
Public Convenience Station Wanted.

NJ Goldenberg of 7th and X streets
northwest has written to the Commits
sioners expressing desire for the con-
struction of q public convenience station
In that neighborhood. The secretary to
the Commissioners has prepared a letter
10 Mr.. Goldenberg in which the Com
missoners say that the appropriation act
for the current fiscal year provides for
the construction of such station on the
square in which the Public Library is
situated.
Evening star., 1908-12-03
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Belasco-"The Gay Musician" S:1J p. m.
National-Lew Dockstader and his ia
nous minstrels, S:1o pm.
Columbia Terry in divorce,
S.lJ pm.
Chase 's-Polite vaudeville, S:1J pm.
New Academy-"Jack Sheppard, the
Bandit King SIS pm.
New Lyceum-Williams' famous I'm
perials," SIS pm.
Gayoty--HarTy Bryant's Extravaganza
Company, S:15 pm.
Observation-Disclosures vaudeville and
moving pictures, 7:30 pm.
Evening star., 1908-12-03
Altamont Spring Water (13O5 F ST.
Bottled only at spring in sterile bottles.
Friday Sale New Rugs

by auction. commencing 10:3n. About 30
gx1L and other room and hall sizes in
beautiful wilton, administer velvet and
brussels. These are all regular factory
made Rugs perfect in every particular.
and not of the sewed-on border variety.
If you want a Rug that will he a pleasure
to you in price. beauty and quality. come
in. Nothing misrepresented Seats pro-
vided. Sale New Furniture Saturday
morning. Wilson & Mayors, manufdc-
turcrs' auctionecrs, 1927 and 1909 st.
Evening star., 1908-12-03
ACCEPT PORTABLE SCHOOLS.
Fire and Sanitary Committees Make
Favorable Reports.

Favorable report has been made on the
thirteen portable schoolhouses recently
erected in the District. and, barring some
slight changes suggested, the new build
ings meet the approval of the committees
on fire protection and sanitary conditions
The committees are composed of Capt
William Kelly. assistant engineer COM
missioner; William I. Belt. fire chief; :;
William {. Woodward District health Of
ficer. and Snowden Ashford, building in
Spector.
An additional exit to each school will
be necessary, the committee on fire protec-
ton recommends. If the buildings are to
be used as cooking schools or carpenter
shops. The proximity of frame structures
10 the new buildings was also pointed out
by the committee
Evening star., 1908-12-03
A Special Invitation Is Hereby Ex-

tended to the people of Washington to
visit the Art Shop of Lycett, the Society
Stationer and Engraver. 311 y. Charles
street, Baltimore. Md. This is without
doubt one of the most unique Gift Shops
IN the United States Goods delivered in
Washington free. Send for our Xmas
memoranda book; neat but helpful little
brochure. containing blank pages, for
Nmas shopping. Mail orders carefully
executed.
Evening star., 1908-12-03
FIGHT ENDS BADLY FOR BURNS
Gets Is Days in Workhouse and Ad-
versary Forfeits $15 Collateral.

AS the result of a fight Tuesday night
between two citizens. in which Policemen
Scriven of the sixth precinct broke the
second finger of his right hand while
separating them, John Burns, one of
the disputants, was convicted yester-
day of disorderly conduct in the Police
Court and committed to the workhouse
for fifteen days in default of So fine. The
other man. James w. Johnson, forfeited
S15 collateral upon two charges of assault
and disorderly conduct
What the fight started over no one
seemed to know. except that it was pre-
ceded by some very loud swearing which
could be heard for block or more
Policeman Scriven was attracted to the
scene and as he approached the fight
started. In his efforts to separate them
his finger was injured
Evening star., 1908-12-03
COFFEE FOR FIREMEN.
Commissioner Macfarland Writes
Letter Commencing Contributors.

Commissioner Macfarland Writes
Letter Commencing Contributors.
Commissioner mcfarland has acknow-
lodged the receipt of $40 from Harry Nor
ment and $50 from Mrs. Mamie T. Nor
ment. his mother, 10 be applied to the
firemen's coffee fund. In writing of this
fund Commissioner Macfarand said:
Before this fund was stablished there
was no way of providing the officers and
men of the department with hot coffee
and sandwiches to sustain them during
long fires. especially in inclement weather
and there was real suffering, as we'll as
great temptation to use liquor on such
occasions. The discipline as well as the
comfort of the men has been improved
by The use of this fund. Every year the
citizens of Washington have generously
responded to my appeal for this fund, and
no one more generously than your mother
and YOURSELF
Evening star., 1908-12-03
DECEMBER 10 SELECTED.
Date Set for Hearing Appeal on Con.
tempt Case.

The District Court of Appeals yester-
day set December 10 for the hearing of
the appeal by the American Federation
of Labor from the order of injunction
issued against it by the District Supreme
Court in favor of the Buck Stove and
Range Company of st. Louis. Mo.
In connection with the contempt pro-
ceedings against Samuel Gompers, John
Mitchell and Frank Morrison, recently
heard before Justice Wright of the
Supreme Court, briefs of counsel in both
sides were today handed to the court
1t is expected that decision with refer
ence to the alleged contempt will not be
rendered for at least two weeks.
Evening star., 1908-12-03
Holmes Homemade Mince Pies

appeal to every one because of their de-
Iiciousness. Crisp crusts-generous filings
of home prepared mincemeat. 20c each de-
livered direct. Homemade Milk Bread. Jc.
Holmes Bakery 1st and Z SITS Phones
Linen. 144O and 1441
Evening star., 1908-12-03

James Jackson, Coored, of 1913 sd
street was treated at Georgetown Uni
versity Hospital last night for a wound
of his left thumb. He explained to the
police that he was shot by another col
ored man while at LewinsvIle. Va. Jack
son went home after the injury had been
dressed
Evening star., 1908-12-03
FAVOR AUTO TAX,
Board Renews Recommendation to
Commissioners.


Commissioners.
In its annual report to the Commission
ers the automobile board of the District
renews it's recommendation OF last year
that all persons operating automobiles,
other than the owners or members of the
owners families. and non-residents. be re-
quired to be licensed and to pay an annual
fee of 81. According to the board every
state in the United States having motor
vehicle laws and regulations makes a
charge similar to the one recommended.
According to the report 1896 persons
have received permits for automobiles
since the date of the first automobile ex-
animation in the District. August II, 1903
During the last fiscal year S2.666 was re-
ceived in fees from Identification and
registration tags issued to owners and
operators of motor vehicles. During the
year 1.O5O persons were examined by the
board and permits were issued to ], ,O35.
Evening star., 1908-12-03
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Fighter Fails to Answer CHARGE

Charged with disorderly conduct as a
consequence of a free-for-all fight last
night in restaurant near New York
avenue and 9th street. in which six men
participated and plates, knives and cook
ing utensils figured. Daniel J. Sullivan
failed to appear in the Police Court this
morning for trial and forfeited $50 col
lateral. Warrants it is stated will be
procured for the arrest of the other five
and their appearance is expected in court
within the next several days.
Evening star., 1908-12-03
Hotel johnson Cafes.

The cool weather and westerly winds
have bettered the oyster trade. Ours are
direct from the catchers. We also have
all kinds of game. fish. etc.-in fact, sea
food in abundance. Noon lunch, table
hote dinner and la carte service.
Evening star., 1908-12-03

The funeral of John ODonnoghue. sew
enty-three years of age, and longtime
resident of the District. was held at IL
O'Clock this morning from his late home.
Nd 9TH street southeast. He was son
Of the late Patrick O'Donnoghue
Evening star., 1908-12-03

Lucile-handsome Elk Grove art subje
free.-Advt.
Evening star., 1908-12-03
National Geographic Society Com
pletes Plans for BANQUET.

pIetes Plans for Banquet.
The specially invited guests at the an
nual banquet of the National Geographic
Society, to be held the evening of Decem-
ber Is in the banquet hall of the New
Willard Hotel will include Vice President
Fairbanks and Mrs. Fairbanks. Secretary
of the Navy Newberry and Mrs. New
berry, Attorney General Bonaparte. Sec
retary of Agriculture Wilson. Rear Ad-
miral Robley D. Evans and Mrs. Evans.
Admiral Coghlan and Mrs. Coghlan, also
distinguished members of the diplomatic
corps and United States government Off
Gals. The dinner Is to be in honor of the
navy.
Responses to toasts will be by the Vice
President, Secretary Newberry Admiral
Coghlan Admiral Evans William T.. Cur
tiS and Miss Mabel Boardman
Evening star., 1908-12-03

Save Elk Grove coupons for art subject
-AdVt.
Evening star., 1908-12-03
The Great Bear Is an Ideal Table
water. Office 7O4 11th NV. Phone 324O

William Smith. colored, was treated at
the Emergency Hospital yesterday after
noon for painful dog bite. The boy was
attacked while playing near the home of
his parents. 1920 I street
Evening star., 1908-12-03
Who Will Be Your Executorp

II you appreciate the advantages of hav-
ing suitable executor select Union Trust
Co, loth and II SITS. TO administer Your es-
'a.t Lengthy experience, best facilities
Advt
Evening star., 1908-12-03
CITY ITEMS.
f You Possess a Mattress

that's the worse for wear send it to LIN
GER. 81 7th NV, for renovating. With
new ticking, 81; remaking with original
covers, 81. Satisfaction guaranteed. Phone.
Evening star., 1908-12-03
17O5 Pa. Ave. Star Branch

Those living near 18th and Pa. ave NV.
may leave Want Ads for The Star at
HoltzclaWs news stand. Telephone sub
Scribers may phone ads direct to The Star
office.
Evening star., 1908-12-03
Most for Least.

The most value for the least money Is
found in Star want ads. Every penny
in fifteen-cent ad buys 10000 readers.
Think it over.
Evening star., 1908-12-03
Purer Beers Than Heurich's Cant

be produced at any cost These noted
brews are cooled in filtered air. aged in
glass-lined watts. hygienicalIy bottled. , doz.
Lager. s1.JO: doz. MaerZen or Senate,
$1.75: bot rebate. soc. Phone W. 1900.
Evening star., 1908-12-03
Best Service to California

via Washington Sunset Route Tourist
sleeping cars without change. Berth IS 20
A. j. Poston, G.. A., 9oJ + st. NV; 7l5
18th st. n.W.-Advt.
Evening star., 1908-12-03
HONOR MEMORY OF LINDSAY
ASSOCIATES OF LATE CORRE-
SPoNDENT AT FUNERAL,
Rev. Frederick d. Power Officiates
and Pays Tribute to Life and
Character of Deceased.

In the presence of about fifty members
of his profession and other friends, in
Guiding Senator Long of Kansas, Consul
General Wynne of London and other men
prominent in public life beautiful and i'm
pressive services were conducted at the
Rockingham yesterday afternoon at 3
O'Clock over the remains of Richard II.
Lindsay. the correspondent of the Kan
SaS City Star who died last Monday
morning The casket was covered with
floral tributes, those from the press or
ganizations being especially beautiful.
Rev. Frederick D. Power. pastor of the
Vermont Avenue Christian Church. of
f1ciated and paid high tribute to the life
and character of Mr.. Lindsay The Grid
abide With Me- and Lead, Kindly
Light" The body was escorted to Rock
Greek cemetery, where, with appropriate
ceremonies, II was placed in vault to
await removal to Missouri.
Ever since her husbands death Mrs.
stantly under the care of a physician and
nurse. Her mother and the immediate
friends of the family were present at the
services and accompanied the body to the
cemetery.
Serve as Pallbearers.
The pallbearers. chosen from among Mr..
Lindsay's many friends in the newspaper
world, were DR. H. McAdam, st. Louis
Republic; Otto Carmichael, New York
World; Angus McSween, Philadelphia
North American; Maurice Splain, Phila-
delphia Record, representing the press
gallery. and James S. Henry, Phladel-
phia Press: John S. Shriver Baltimore
American: James P. Hornaday, Indianap-
oils News and Scott c. Bone. Washing
ton Herald, representing the Gridiron
Club.
In addition to the pallbearers the fol-
lowing members of the Grdiron Club, Sc
lected yesterday, represented that or
ganization at the funeral: Samuel G
Blythe. London Daily Mail; John p. NIL
Ter, Baltimore Sum- Ernest G.. Walker
Boston Herald; w. Z. Curtis, Chicago
Record Herald: F. V. DeGraw. Alfred J.
Stofer, Mont gomery Advertiser; John NJ
Carson, j. r. Young and H. L. West.
The National Press Club was repre-
sented by Thomas c. Noyes, The Evening
Star: William p. Spurgeon, Washington
Post; +. G. Walker, Boston Herald;
Jackson Tinker, New York Press; Ira Z.
Bennett, San Francisco Call.
Lucile-handsome Elk Grove art subject
free.-AdVt.
Evening star., 1908-12-03

Edward OBrien of 1106 Water street
reported to the police last evening the
theft of a sklff. The boat was painted
green. he says. and was taken from the
wharf at the foot of 18th street.
Evening star., 1908-12-03

for shelving and fencing while our specia
prices obtain. Eisinger Bros, :1O9 18th.
de2-d, ,eSu.3
Evening star., 1908-12-03
Anything to Sellp

Include it in Saturdays auction sale at
Weschler's, 22O Pa. ave. NV. Good re-
suits. Prompt returns. Phone NJ. 1857.
no30-4t
Evening star., 1908-12-03
Visitors in the City.

The following visitors to Washington
have registered at The Star office:
Mr. and Mrs. Robert +. Redman, Prov
idence. r. /.
Charles H. Adler Baltimore Md
Evening star., 1908-12-03
Better Stock Up on Wide Boards

Gold. Silver, Brick and Col. Paper. Gould's.
de3-lOt
Evening star., 1908-12-03

Consult Shaffer Regarding Flowers
for dinners, weddings and teas. 14th & 1.
-AdVt
Evening star., 1908-12-03
80 Per Cent
TO REPRESENT DISTRICT.

of buyers and renters apply to Stone &
Fairfax. 1342 New York ave.-Advt.
Evening star., 1908-12-03
OYSTERS Fresh Shucked Daily.

Standards, soc. Selects, S1.20. Brin,
buckets. We sell oysters-not liquor. Lee
j. Roberts, PHI 10th st. NV
Evening star., 1908-12-03
Our Mauro Bituminous Coal Will

solve your smoke trouble We earnestly
solicit your early trial of same. J. Maury
Dove Company-Advt
Evening star., 1908-12-03

Are You MovingP Consult Greater
Washington Express. Phone Col. 2592.-
Advt.
Evening star., 1908-12-03

3 Cakes oleine Soap for 1oc; U. S.
Mail Soap, &c: Starch &c; Fat Mackcrel
SC: , doz. Herring 35c; Homny, 4lec:
Beans, &c. J. T. d. Pyles Stores. del-Gt
Evening star., 1908-12-03
Dressed Boards, $1.65 Per 100 Ft.
T. ank Libbey & Co. 9th and y. Y. ave
C. A. Muddiman & Co

Artistic Electric and Gas Drop Lights,
Natl. Inverted Lights, Art Domes.
1204 G. ST. 616 18th st
Evening star., 1908-12-03

Hats cleaned and blocked. $40 9th H. "
Evening star., 1908-12-03
Funeral of John o'Donnoghue.

Watch for a City-Randle Highlands
Advt-
Evening star., 1908-12-03
Ga. Pine Flooring, So SO Per 100 Fl.
Frank Libbey & Co, 9th and N Y ave

In Scores of Homes "Old Glory
IS the favorite table beverage. All enjo!
this superior dark beer-al derive benefi
from 1t. Always pure and perfectly aged
Phone w. 431. AbnerDrury Brew. Co.
Evening star., 1908-12-03

Money to lend at and go on real estate
Frank L. Rawlings Co, 1905 Pa. ave.
AdVt.
Evening star., 1908-12-03

John T. Crowley's Criterion Whisky
Is Used in Many Homes
for both medicinal and social uses Trial
will convince you of its excellence. 81 full
qt., delivered to any address. S31 18th.
Evening star., 1908-12-03
z1oN1sTs TO HOLD CONGRESS.

Elk Grove art subject free. Get one.-
Advt.
Evening star., 1908-12-03
Mr.. Macfarland Will Attend Ma
tional Conservation Conference

Commissioner Mcfarland, who repre-
sented the District of Columbia in the
White House conference on the conserva-
ton Of national resources last May, will
represent the District in the conference
between the national conservation COM
mission and the governors of the states
and territories. which begins its sessions
next Tuesday in this city
Evening star., 1908-12-03

Weddings Are Made Beautiful
by Flowers. GUIDES floral decorations are
most artistic 1914 F-Adyt
Evening star., 1908-12-03

Don't Be Persuaded Into Paying
81 for Coal. Buy white oak egg at So.
White Oak Coal Co, 20S-O9 Colorado bldg
-Advt.
Evening star., 1908-12-03

The Seal Stamped milk Fedv
is on the finest poultry. Look for it,
Advt
Evening star., 1908-12-03
IN HONOR OF NAVY,

Art subject free with Elk Grove coupons
-A1vt