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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
UNIVERSITY CONGRESS OPENS.
81. B. Durham Speaker and Appro-
priation Bills Discussed.

The University congress of the George
Washington University opened its sum-
mer session last night in University Hall,
18th and HI streets northwest. H. B.
Durham of Nebraska was elected speaker
and Paca Oberlin of Virginia clerk.
The general discussion of appropriation
bills was held. Those who spoke on the
subject were: MeSsrS. Fravel of Vir-
ginia Kennedy of Pennsylvania, Sunder-
lin of Nebraska. Heimbeck of Illinois,
Stull of Pennsylvania. Holmes of Mis-
souri, and Oberlin of Virginia.
The next meeting is to be held Tuesday
evening, when the question for discus
sion will be: Resolved. That all cor
porations engaged in interstate commerce
should be required to incorporate un-
der federal law Mr.. Oberlin of
Virginia will open for the affirmative and
Mr. Sunderlin of Nebraska will close. Mr..
Kennedy of Pennsylvania will open on
the negative and Mr.. Fravel of Virginia
will close. Between the opening and
closing speeches the question will be open
for discussion under the three-minute
rule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
GIVE LAWN PARTY.
Sisters of st. Francis Entertain at
Georcetowr University Hosnita1

The Sisters of ST. Francis stationed a,
Georgetown University Hospital were the
hostesses at d lawn party given upon the
hospital lawn last night.
The grounds were lighted with many
japanese lanterns. There was a large
attendance. The booths did a thriving
business.
The tables were presided over by Mrs
Mullet. Mrs. Millmore. Mrs. ]. Eakin
Gadsby. Mrs. Buel. Mrs. Babbitt. Mrs
Eugene Burns. Mrs. Dudley Morgan, Mrs
Fealy, Miss Johnson. Miss Whalen Miss
DAILY, Mrs. Dufour, Mrs. Stanton, Mrs
Cahill Mrs. Magee and Mrs. Murphy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17

ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-The Aborn Opera Company
in "Florodora." Sis pm.
Belasco-Char1otte Walker in Arms
and the Man," Sis pm.
Columbia-''That Little Affair at the
Boyds s. S:15 pm.
Four mile Run-Luna Park, a fairy
land of amusements. with concert and
vaudeville show every afternoon and
night
Chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band con-
cert. following dancing.
Glen Echo Park-Band concert, with
amuSementS.
Benning Race Course-The Elks' Rural
Jubilee and Barn Dance, afternoon and
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
PLACING CEMENT FOUNDATION
Workmen Preparing to Erect the
Grant Memorial.

by the 1st of July it is expected the
cement foundation for the Grant me-
morlai IN the Botanic Gardens will be
nhlshed and the work of laying the Yer
mont marble will have commenced. The
Two outer pedestals are complete and
waiting for the stone, and only a few
nnishing touches are required to put the
centra! or main pedestal in shape to be
hamded over to the stone masons.
Inc force at work on the foundation is
deNotlhg its time to filling in the spaces
pet"een the three pedestals in order that
the marble slabs that will form, tho cor
Meeting platforms may be laid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
EXCURSIONS.

The reduced rate round-trip tickets of
the Norfolk and Washington Steamship
Company. good from Saturday to Mon
day. are on sale. usual. this season.
the weekend outings of the company in
no way interfering with this program
For the latter, combination tickets COW
eriEg. in addition to boat expenses to
Old Point Comfort accommodations at
the Hotel Chamberlin are on sale week
ly Fridays and Saturdays. Friday tick
cts bring the traveller home Monday
mo1ni- =; Saturday tickets. Monday morn
ing. or at little greater expense one may
prolong the stay to Tuesday morning.
The increasing demand for accommoda-
tons each week evidences recognition of
the attractive scope of these trips. Boats
sail on the days named at $50 d. nl wit h
regular sailings daily at the same hour
Detailed Information may be had at 9Th
street wharf or at 7O5 14th street
Chevy Chase Lake furnishes attractions
and of human invention Marine Band
concerts are given nightly in the artistic
band stand. around which are provided
seats for several hundreds The same
music is provided for dancing. the great
pavilion being crowded every evening.
There is no charge for admission. Ere
quent changes of subjects are made at
the Motion Picture Theater. which is one
of the most popular spots at 1.-The lake.
The steamer st. Johns of the Washing
ton and Potomac Steamboat Company S
fleet will make her regular Saturday night
and Sunday morning trips of the season
to Colonial Beach this Saturday and Sun
day, leaving her wharf here at $40 Sat-
urday afternoon and again at $40 O'Clock
Sunday morning. These weekend out
ings to the Atlantic City of Washing
tom have always been very popular
with the pleasureloving public A long
ride to salt water, with a delightful plunge
into the brine at the end Of the trip, is
the prospect offered by these weekend
outings. and the grabbing, boating and
fishing to be had at the beach cannot
be excelled anywhere. On the return trip
she will leave the beach Sunday evening
at o'clock. and will be home shortly
after 1920 o'clock. All the hotels at the
beach are now open and ready for the
reception of visitors.
Daily trips are being made by Sunday
schools societies and other organization
of the city on the splendid steamer Queen
Anne to River View. the popular excursion
resort in Maryland about twelve miles
down the Potomac, and enjoyable days
are being spent there. The Queen Anne
is leaving here week days at 10 am
215 and $40 pm, and on Sundays at
IL am. 2:4J and 6:1J pm. Dancing in
the pavilion overlooking the river will be
feature on week days and band con-
certs will take the place of the dancing
on Sundays. River View is now under
new MANAGEMENT and will be conducted
in the best manner. Nothing offensive
will .e allowed. and ladies and children
can enjoy quiet day at the resort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
THANKS ARE EXTENDED.
Appreciation of Courtesies at Outing
Expressed by Southwest Citizens.

At meeting of the Southwest Civic
Association last evening reports We're re-
ceived from the committees on sanitation
and public highways and from the spe-
cial committee on the complimentary
excursion to school children, held June 6.
Many letters of thanks were received
from parents and teachers of children
who were entertained, Messrs. Kelly, Nc
Donald and Campbell were appointed on
the press committee. The association
also voted to extend it's thanks to the
management of the Washington Steam
boat, Transportation and Barge Company
for courtesies extended it's children guests
at the outing.
The association adjourned for the sum-
mer. to meet Tuesday, October g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
Real Estate Changes Hands.

Stone Fairfax Real Estate Corpora
ton has sold the three-story and cellar
residence, 916 18th street northwest. a
few doors south Of K street. The prop
erty has a frontage OF nearly %
feet and depth of 125 feet to a paved
alley, with brick stable on the rear.
This house was erected about five years
ago for John C.. Walker. under the su-
pervision of John s. Larcombe. at a cost
of about $4,000. The new purchaser. a
local business man, contemplates occupy
ing the house as his future home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
Wagons in Collision.

A lumber wagon. driven by Walter
Wood. colored, and owned by ]. Nj. Brice
14th and 0 streets, and an ice wagon
driven by John Prum and owned by
Thomas Wood, 1144 2:}d street, were in
collision yesterday at Prospect avenue
and Potomac street. Both wagons were
damaged, while the drivers were Slightly
injured. They declined hospital treat
rnepr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
Plymouth Church Pastor Surprised

Members and friends of Plymouth Con-
gregational Church. as surprise. visited
the residence of Rev. \. c. Garner. 943 I
street. last evening to pay their respects
10 the pastors sister-in-law. Mrs. E. L.
VI. Green of Knoxville. Tenn. While the
young people were making merry, COM
Inittee in charge of Martha Lee and Sadie
Il. Shorter prepared the tables. After
supper Louis H. Neill served as toast
master and short speeches were made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
Vaudeville at Luna Park.

Luna Park will return to vaudeville next
week, giving a fine high class program.
including Royce Brothers, novel bag
punchers; Agnes Bayliss. the Four Dane
ing Bellies. speciality dancing act; the
Great Lorette, juggler; Frank Bush. mon
ologist, a headliner on the Keith and
Proctor circuit. and FritZ's dog show. said
to be one of the best acts of it's kind on
the road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
Southeast Bows Club Benefit.

large crowd of old and young folks
attended the outing of the Young Wom-
ems Christian Association, Young Mems
Christian Association and the Christian
EndeavOr societies on a sail down the
river, given for the benefit of the South
east Boys Club The association orches-
ira, under the direction of Donald B.
Mcleod; the association mandolin club
and the association male quartet fur
nished the musical entertainment. p. s.
Foster was in charge Of the singing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
S1.25 Sunday-Bluemont & Return.
Leave Washington & 9:15 am; So. Ry.
-Advt.
WILL LAY SCCRIA BLOCK
District Highway Department to Try
New Paving Material.

The District highway department next
Monday will commence laying ..scoria
block pavement in Massachusetts, avenue
northwest between 4th and 9th streets.
Ihls type of pavement is entirely new
mere. according to officials of the highway
department. having never been used IN
the United States. The block is manu-
featured in England and is guaranteed
for five years. and has met with great
success throughout Europe It's cost is
approximately $3.50 a square yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
The Danvers Sale at sloan,s

The Danvers sale at Sloan's, 1907 G st.
was largely attended today by the fash
ionables still in town. and many choice
pieces were picked up at bargain The
sale continues tomorrow and Friday at II
and !. when a number of fine pieces OF
antique mahogany and other furniture
etc. will be sold. Rooms comfortable and
seats prOvided.-AdVt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Falls From a Scaffold.

While working on scaffold at the j.
W. Miller brickyard. Delaware avenue
and o street southwest. yesterday ]. NJ.
Joyce. colored, fifty-fve years of age, of
81 B street northeast. fell from the
scaffold to the ground with lot of
bricks, receiving a cut on the left side
of mis- head and bruises about the body.
He was picked up and removed to the
Emergency Hospital in the ambulance.
His condition is not regarded as serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
Advance Sale New Rugs

We have Just received several consign-
ments of new fall pattern carpets Tugs)
from the leading mills which we will sell
by auction Friday morning, cOmmencing
1870 Fine fabrics in rich color eftects-
splendid time to buy, as carpets are
now selling at minimum prices. Come in
and see them. WILSON & MAYERS,
1927 and 1229 G. ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
SUIT AGAINST O. G. STAPLES.
Eleanor M. Steward Wants So, 900
Damages for Injuries.

Suit for damages in the sum of $1,000
was today instituted in the Supreme Court
of the District by Eleanor NJ. Steward
against Orrin G. Staples. proprietor of
the Riggs House, and the District of
Columbia.
The declaration alleges that while walk
ing on the pavement on the south side
of G. street northwest. opposite the Riggs
House. in this city. the plaintiff vio-
lently thrown to the street by reason of
the defective condition of vault light
installed in the pavement at that point
Attorney J. Dawson Williams appeared
for the plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
Dog Muzzles Of All Sizes,

Vernon Wilson. sixteen years of age.
of $50 F. street northeast. narrowly es-
capped serious injury last night about J.
o'clock while riding bicycle over the
crossing at LIST and F. streets northwest
His wheel struck a car and he was thrown
to the pavement. The boy escaped in
jury. but his bicycle was slightly dam
aged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
Wife Sues for Absolute Divorce.

Mrs. Anna E. HOwson has filed suit in
the District Supreme Court for an abso-
lutte divorce from Charles E. Howson.
They were married January II, 1901.
Intidelity, desertiOn and non-support are
alleged. Attorneys William w. Bride and
W. B. Matthews. jr., represent the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
Reappointed Notary.

Arson S. Taylor has been reapponted
by the President notary public for this
District. This makes MIR. Taylor's eighth
commission. having been first appointed
by the Commissioners in 1875 and by the
Presidents successfully since 1878.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17

Frank Berry. forty.five years of age. q
resident of Portland, Me. was taken III
last night about IL O'Clock while in the
vicinity of 9th street and Pennsylvania
avenue. He was given treatment at the
Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
Sheetz's Old Monumental Candy
store moved cor 10th & F to 511 18th NV

Nelson T. Allen. colored. forty-two years
of age resident of Georgetown, was
Knocked down by an automobile while
crossing the street near Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and 2Sth street last night and in
jured about his legs. He went to the
Georgetown University Hospital and re-
ceived treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
S1O5 Round Trip to California

via Washington-S Sunset Route Return
different route. StOp-overs. Standard or
tourist berth. A. ]. Poston, genl agent.
900 F ST.. 7Oj 18th st. n.w.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
We Are a Restless People.

That's the reason that the first and
fifteenth are always moving days Keep
your rooms advertised in The Star, and
you W II always have them rented
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
Are You Going Out of
Town This Summer?

IF you are, be sure to have The
Evening and Sunday Star fol-
low you. In most cases The
Star will be at the breakfast
table the next morning and al
ways give all of the latest news
from Washington of the day be-
fore. The address may be changed
as frequently as desired by giving
the old as we'll as the new ad-
dress. The price of The Star by
mail daily and Sunday Is go cents
per month, in advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
"Old GLORY" Beer Furnishes

the best solution to the summer beverage
question. It's pure and healthful. as wei
is delicious. For case write or phone w
435. Abner-Drury Brewing Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17

John Clare. colored. eleven years of age
accidentally fell and cut his knee while
playing with several companions near LIST
and NJ streets southwest last evening.
He was taken to the Emergency Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
A Whisky of Ideal Qualities.

VIM. Cannon's Purissima Rye is much
in favor. \ whisky of merit that pleases
and benefits. Phone N 52S. 1225 eth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
Near the G. p. o.

Leave advertisements for The Evening
Star at kenealy's Prescription Pharmacy.
SCI North Capitol street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
When You Drink Heurich's Beers

you subscribe to your health as well as
to pleasure. Choicest materials. scientific
brewing and proper aging make them the
worlds finest. doz. Maerzen or Senate,
S1.I5; doz. Lager. $50; bot. rebate. SOC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17

Georgia Pine Flooring, $3.50 Per
100 it. Frank Libbey & Co. 9th & NY. ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
Children Thrive Best on MALT,

Bread. This product combines to perfec-
ton all the elements essential to the
proper nonrishment Of the system. Specify
SchneIders when ordering. Grocers', &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17

Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges Are the
best. c. A. Muddinan & Co.. SIC 18th n W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17

See Florodora Sextette and Harry
Lauder representations Majestic, 1Oc
je17-ct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
Flooring, Siding and Shingles Price

very low. Twill pay you to buy now
Phone y. l113, Eisinger Bros 2lo9 9Th n W
jelI-deSu-3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
Grocers Sell Connecticut Pies.

You'll find il both convenient and salts
factory 10 buy Connecticut Pies at your
Most delicious pies made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
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, 1908-06-17

Complete Line of Dog Muzzles,
1Jc to Csc. at Walfords 800 Pa. ave-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17

Alabama Flooring, 1925 Per 100
#. Frank Libbey & Co. 9th & NY. ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17

North Carolina Flooring, $500 Per
100 #. Frank Libbey e. Co. 9th & NY. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17

North Carolina Siding, $3.50 Per
100 it. Libbey & Co. 9Th and n. Y. ave-
AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17

1t is the most delicious as we'll as the
most nutritious bread you can buy. De-
livered fresh from oven to table. &c. Home
made Pies, 20c. Holmes Bakery. LIST and
E sts., Phones Linen. 1440 and 1441
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
Observation-Disclosures"

Queen of Summer trips from Baltimore
Merchants & Miners Trans. Co steam.
ers. Best route TO tsew England Fines
coastwise trips in the world. Tickets or
sale b. & o. and P. r. R. Offices. Send
for tour book.
w. p. Turner. p. T. NJ. Baltimore, Nd
my31- Su, W, t, tojy31
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17

Virginia Pine Flooring, $3.50 Per
100 IT. Frank Libbey & Co, 9th & NY ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17

Chris. Xander's Pride of Va. Port
palatable. very refreshing. Toe OF. Only
at 900 7th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17

$1.25 Sunday-Bluemont & Return.
Leave Washington & 9:15 am; So Ry.
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17

Get Dog Muzzles at Walford's,
800 Pa ave Complete line. 13c to 65c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17

Bridal Carriages for June Weddings.
Handsomest turnouts hired most reason
ably at Downey's Stables, 1920 l. st-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
CITY ITEMS.
Kinsan,s Picnic Shoulders. Sc Per

h.; Real Hams 12iac H.; Sliced Br Ba-
con. 2oc: Pure Lard, lie; substitute. &c.
j. I. u. Pyles Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17

Don't deny yourself delights conferred by
Satin skin cream and Satin skin powder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-17
Through Parlor Cars and Coaches

10 FUtSDurg.
On Pennsylvania railroad ''PittSbure Day
Express" leaving Washington daily al
1910 am. and arriving Pittsburg at 500
p.m.-AdVt
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-10
NEW WARRANT ISSUED
Van Toll is Rearrested Up
on Writ Served From
Walkers Court.

After being held for three days by
the South Chicago police, Ruben Luth-
man was formally arrested yesterday
upon a warrant sworn out by Bar
tholemew Van Toll, charged with arson.
The case came up Tuesday before
Judge Walker, who discharged the man
on the grounds that there was not
enough evidence to issue a warrant to
hold the man, but the man was still
held yesterday. new evidence being dis
covered which caused the judeg to is
sue the document
The case was heard for the second
time before Judge Walker, who after
hearing Luthman pleaded not guilty
continued the case until July 10.
Last Monday the barn belonging to
Bartholomew Van Toll. 1888 Commercial
avenue, was totally destroyed by fire
in which two Of his horses were burned
to death. huffman was seen running
away from the fire aa1 was arrested
after a chase extending over several
blocks. Upon being taken to the sta
ton huffman refused to give his name,
but later said he was Ruben huffman,
a shoemaker. who lives at II Newberry
avenue.
In the meantime while awaiting trial
the man is locked up at the South Chi
cago police station.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-10
HERE AND THERE IN The CALUMET REGION

wick Blac -Collender Company make
and all the furnishings of the interior
are of the highest class. Lockers and
private cue racks have been installed
and every convenience suitable for
players of the great game, have been
provided for. The lineolium alone,
which is an imitation OF assorted col
ors of marble block. cost $500. The
electric light system throughout the
parlors is perfect and the ventilation,
which includes a number of electric
fans. will tend to make 1T one of the
most prominent of the South Side
amusement parlors.
Throughout the interior, potted
plants and flowers bedeck the corners
and walls.
The opening today brought out a
large number of both billiard and pool
players and tomorrow a number Of cx-
pert plawers of both games will be in
attendance from the city and exhibit
lions will be given throughout the at
ternoon and evenig. American Beauty
roses were a feature OF today's open
ing, they being given as souvenirs.
BoOras brothers said yesterday that
before opening in South Chicago they
had several other places in view, but
were finally convinced that the South
Chicago field would furnish the most
business as they believe the city to be
the hub of the Calumet region from
business standpoint.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-10
1. C. Employees Picnic.

The seventeenth annual excursion
and picnic, given by the employees of
the Illinois Central railroad will be
given at Cougars grove, Kankakee.
Ill, Thursday. July 16. All the en-
ployes of the Illinois Central are max
ing elaborate plans for the occasion
and a fine time is assured all who at
tend.
Dancing. races and target shooting
contest will be the feature of the day.
All trains via the Illinois Central rail
road. First train leaves Sixty third
street at SIS, stopping at Grand Cross
ing, Burnside. Kensington, Riverdale
and Harvey. Second train leaves Ran
dolph street at 900 a. m, stopping at
Twenfth street Thirty first street.
Forty third street. Grand Crossing.
Kensington. Homewood and Harvey.
Third train leaves Randolph street at
9:35 a. m. making same stops as sec
ond train. except Homewood. Return
ing trains leave grove at 6, :. and s
p. m.
The fare will be fifty cents round
trip. all children under 10 years OF
age free. Major Ragan's military band
will play.