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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
NEW BANKING OFFICE.
Mr.. Arthur g. Plant Will Receive
His Friends Tomorrow.

Offices suitable for private banking
and brokerage business hare been fitted
up at ia 14th street in the Bond build
ing for the use of the A. G. Plant Com
pany, and the friends and acquaintance
of Arthur G. Plant will be on hand to-
morrow at the formal opening to extend
to him their best wishes. Mr.. Plant has
been active for the past fifteen years in
the banking circles Of the city, and OF
late he was vice president Of the Traders
National Bank. ~
With the wide acquaintanceship which
he has gained. as we'll as his knowledge
of banking in all Its branches and the
particular needs OF this community. Mr..
Plant is we'll equipped to care for the
money of others. on which he proposes
to pay interest. Mr.. Plants company has
private wires to New York, and. besides,
Mr.. Plant is a member Of the Washing
ton Stock Exchange. which makes the
equipment of his office us complete as is
possible and provides all the facilities
which are. needed fer the business activi-
ties which he has in mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
Schedules Of River Steamers.


The spring schedule Of the Washington
and Potomac Steamboat Company will go
into effect next Tuesday morning when
the steamer Wakefield resumes her place
on the route between this city and river
landings to Wirts wharf at Mattox creek,
the terminus Of the route. The steamer
leaves here Sunday, Tuesday and Thurs
day mornings at O'Clock. and departs
from Wirts Monday at noon and Wednes-
day and Friday at O'Clock for this city.
In addition to the landings on her last
summer schedule she this spring goes to
Brick House and Berrys wharf in Upper
Machodoc creek on all trips except Sum-
day down.
The steamer Harry Randall or Queen
Anne running In place Of the Randall.
will. commencing Tuesday. leave here
Monday and Wednesday afternoons at 4
O'Clock for landings below Dills wharf
including Colonial Beach and the wharves
In Curriomen bay. the WicomicO river and
Nomini and Lower MahodOc creek. She
will also leave Saturday mornings at Z
for river landings from Glymont to Nom
mi. On the return trip the steamer leaves
Lower .Machodoc Tuesday and Thursday
at 10 O. clock am. and Nomini at 3 O'Clock
p.m., and Sunday from NOmini at B
O'Clock am. for this city. This Is prac-
tically the schedule she ran last summer
The only change made In the route of
the steamer Estelle Randall Is that she
will leave here after Monday daily at 7:3O
O'Clock am. instead Of Z o'clock am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
$1.25 to Baltimore and Return
today via Baltimore and Ohio RR.-Advt
RETURNS TO HIS HOME.
Indian Orators Quest in Behalf of
People Temporarily Ends.

Chief Euraula Harjo. orator Of the four
great civilized tribes. the Creeks, Chero-
KEGS, Chickasaws and Choctaws, accom-
panied by his interpreter, Mr.. Gray, left
here yesterday afternoon for his home ir
Oklahoma He has been here several
months seeking justice for his people al
the hands Of the government. In an ad-
dress before the David d. Porter CARR
son. Army and Navy Union, the Indian
orator said his people love the flag and
this country and are willing to advance
along the lines of civilization. They aid
object. however to having their homes
taken away from them by those un-
sentimental cosmopolitans who are rush.
ing to Oklahoma. not for the good of the
new state SO much as for the gaining of
wealth."
Before taking the train Eufaula Harjo
said he had great faith in President
Roosevelt, who had declared that the
Indian is the first American and should
be treated fairly and honestly. He added
that he believes the President will stand
as barrier in preventing his people
from being swept away by the rush for
gold. and concluded by saying he wished
Col. Roosevelt could be reelected Presi-
dent ten times over"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
"oUEEN ESTHER" SUNG.
Choral Society of Dumbarton Avenue
Church Entertains.

A rendition Of the sacred cantata
Queen Esther was sung by the Queen
Esther Choral Society. under the direc-
ton of Mr.. William 7. Glover. in the
lecture room Of the Dumbarton Avenue
Church last Friday night.
The Queen" Esther Society is composed
mainly of the members Of the choir oil
Dumbarton Avenue Church. assisted by
several local singers. The cantata was
given in costume, and. in order that the
erue character of the different acts might
be properly portrayed. a stage Of ade-
Quate proportions was erected, and q
complete change of scene accompanied
each act.
Miss Eva Whitford sang the role OF
Queen Esther. Miss Bessie Birch had
the role Of MOrdecats sister. w. Arthur
Storm sang the role of the king. j. NJ.
Waters sang the parts of Illegal and the
scribe. Roy Birch. as Hayman: Mrs. J.
A. Houghton as Zenesh, w. T. Glover as
Mordecai. Isaac Birch as Harbonah and
Maj. Robb as the herald did justice to
their parts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
Personal to River Men.

John B. Padgett of the Washington and
Potomac Steamboat Company purser
service has resigned to accept position
with the freight department of the Wash
ington. Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Electric railway.
C. p. Anderson. manager of the ship
chandlery of Taylor & Co.. on the river
front, Is confined to his home by Illness
Mr.. Anderson was taken i'll while in his
place of business last Friday.
Capt. Oscar Brumwell has resigned the
command Of the tug Imperial. on Chesa-
peake bay, to accept the command of the
new tug Gerard Kellar. recently pur-
chased in New York by the American
Towing Company of Baltimore.
George w. DOugherty has resigned as
keeper Of the Hog Island light station. on
Chesapeake bay, and James G. Williams
has been transferred from the Wolf Trap
light stationsto I'LL the vacancy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
southern Makes Changes.

Robert W. Hunt, who was assistant
general passenger agent OF the Southern
Railway Company at Atlanta, Ga, Is
promoted to superintendent Of train coll
lectors OF the Southern. The promotion
OF Mr.. Hunt transfers him from the pas
senger to the controllers department
and he win report direct to Controller
a. H. Plant at this city.
Mr.. Hunt Is succeeded as assistant gen.
eraI passenger agent at Atlanta by ]. L.
Meek, division passenger agent at Knox
Vile. Tenn. and Mr.. Meek Is succeeded
by J. E. Shipley. who was district passen-
ger agent at Nashville, Tenn.
The vacancy caused by the transfer Of
Mr.. Shipiey is filled by the promotion OF
c. j. Tatum. formerly city passenger
agent at Nashville, Tenn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
How to Kill a Church.

z Rev. B. F. Campbell. the evangelist. of
Pennsylvania, who recently conducted a
series Of revival services at the Rhode
Island Avenue Methodist Protestant
Church. delivered Friday evening in the
same edifice a lecture entitled How to
Kill q Church
A large and appreciative audience
greeted the lecturer and his fund of anec-
dotes illustrative OF the subject were per-
tinent and amusing.
A reversal of the don't" which the
lecturer noted as conducive to the death
of the church would form a body of
Christian ethics In the Observance OF
which members OF the church and those
who occasionally attend divine services
could help the spread OF real, practical
Christianity.
( At the conclusion OF the lecture DR..
Campbell was given q cordial reception,
and kind wishes were heard on every
hand for the success OF his evangelistic
labors on his return to the Rhode Is
land Avenue Church next October.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
Lecture on Glacier Park.

7ey delivered an illustrated stereopticon
lecture on Glacier Park. Montana, in the
Sunday school room of the New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church Friday night.
me address was given under the auspices
If the Christopher Club. composed of
boys ranging from fourteen years Of age
upward, and organized several years ago
by Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe. The lecturer
explained how the mountains Of the Tar
west are constantly growing. and said
where they now stand was once a great
plain. He also told at length of many of
the wonders of Glacier Park. with snow
capped mountains. and with the aid of the
stereopticon views showed the white
leaks In all their majesty. At the close
re was given a rising vote of thanks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
Volunteer Reading and Music.

The following is the program for voiun.
teer readings and music In the reading
room for the blind at the Library of Con.
Sress z;oO to $3.50 pm. the dates named:
Tuesday. May 5, Mrs. N. Owens VIII
cox and Miss Mabel E. Rawlings, dra-
matte readers: Thursday, May z. song and
plano recital by Miss Anita Dietrich, So
prano; Miss Harriette Whiting, contralto:
Mss oifve Demarest. pianist, and Mrs
elise Clement. accOmpanist; Saturdav v.
Hay .. Mrs. NJ E. Driscoii.
The readings and musical at the Ii
hiary are primarily for the benefit OF the
nind. otner persons will be admitted up
Will. however. accommodate only ffty
persons IN addition to the blind and their
escorts. The first fifty persons coming
VIII be seated. and after that the doors
VIII be closed to the general public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
Floral Designs Of Artistic Merit
reasonably priced. shaner, 14th and Eye.
-Advt ~
Conflict Of Opinion.

Thomas r. Morgan. Washington man
ager for the Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany Of New York. has written to the
Commissioners complaining Of the de-
mand made by the District superinten-
dent of insurance that Mr.. Morgan's COM
pany make requisition for a principal
agent slicense in order to do business in
this city, which action on the part Of the
superintendent, Mr.. Morgan says, is in
conflict with the opinion Of the District
Court Of Appeals. The superintendent OF
insurance contends, however. that his
demand is in conformity with tie in
surance laws of this city, and In order
that the legality Of the question my be
determined the Commissioners have re-
ferred the matter to the corporation
counsel for his opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
Returns to His Old Post.

Capt. Israel W. Stone, past commander
OF the Department Of the Potomac
c. A. R.. who was elected to active men1-
bership In U. s. Grant Post. No. g. by
transfer from Post No. 15. was formally
presented Friday evening by Past Depart
1nent Commanders n. n. Brooks and 8
Z. Faunce and was given q cordial fra
ternal welcome by the officers and mem.
bers of Grant Post. Capt. Stone was
the commander OF Post No. 6 in 1880, but
withdruu to Organize George H. Thomas
Post. No Is. October p. 1891. He wa:
elected Department commander and Ii
this year serving as chairman Of the i'm
portant finance committee Of the depart
nlent general committee on Memorial day
He is also secretary Of the board of man.
ayers of the Soldiers and Sailors Tenn
porary Home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
Police Receive Report Of Robbie

Report has been made to the police of
the sixth precinct that Lewis White
colored. whose home is in Atlanta
Ga. had been robbed of $27 by another
colored man. Lewis said he was invited
TO saloon to take drink. When ne
left the saloon with two colored men, ne
said. one of them asked him to change a
I'VE dollar bill. and when he took his roll
VI bills from his pocket one Of the men
snatched II. John Smith. twenty-six
years OF age, who resides at "a Madison
siley, was arrested on suspicion and
White Identified him as being one of the
two men who were with him when h.
was robbed Smith denies that he was
with the stranger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03

fairness of the judges and of the officers
Of the F. G. Smith Company. The letter
reads as follows:
Washington. D. c.. April q, 1905
The F. G. Smith Piano Company,
1925 Pennsylvania avenue northwest,
Washington. D. G.
Gentlemen: I acknowledge with thanks
the receipt this date Of the Webster
player piano awarded me by your COM
pany as the result of the decision of the
judges in your dot-counting contest. and
in so doing desire to add that, consid-
ering the high character and standing OF
the judges, 1 am assured of the perfect
fairness with which the contest was con-
Quoted.
l have given the instrument due trial
and find it, in mechanism, beauty and
tone, the best / have seen.
I gave much time and effort to. the
count, but in view of the courtesy and
kindness shown, and the fact that the gift
of the piano resulted, was indeed well
repaid.
Wishing the company continued success
in its business and business methods,
and again thanking you for your kind
ness, beg to remain.
Very gratefully.
fSigned) JOS s. MCCOY.
- Room $50, War Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03

A restraining order has been Issued
against Charles E. Tribby. "a loan agent.
to prevent him from proceeding against
George A. Hawkins and the latter's wife
OF 1870 New Hampshire avenue. Tribby
is alleged to have threatened to take pos
session OF property to satisfy a small
loan which was made Hawkins to help
pay the purchase price of the same.
Landlord and tenant proceedings had
been brought by Tribby before q justice
Of the peace and at this point Hawkins
appealed to the court to save his property
and himself and wife from > eviction.
Hawkins was formerly employed in the
government printing ONCE and IL an In
valid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
Secures Release by Habeas Corpus

Secures Release BY Habeas Corpus.
In habeas corpus proceeding before
Justice Barnard In the Supreme Court
OF the District Harry L. Coombs was
ordered to be discharged as q patient
from the Government Hospital for
the Insane, the court holding that the
evidence showed that Coombs had re-
covered his sanity and was entitled to
release.
The patient. it was testified. served
eight years In the regular army, going
through the campaign in Cuba, and SUBJ
sequently in the Philippines. when he suf-
fered an acute attack of insanity and was
sent to the Government Hospital for the
Insane I'm August, 1906. He was dis
charged from the United States service
September II. 1905. He applied. through
Attorney Richard p. Evans, for writ
of habeas corpus. which was granted by
Justice Barnard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
Held for Grand Jury's Action.

Paul O. Plenckner. merchant Of Mt
Rainier. Md, who was arrested several
days ago. charged with passing a worth
less check, was arraigned before Judge
Mullowny of the Police Court today and
waived his preliminary examination. The
defendant entered a plea of not guilty
and at the instance of the United States
attorney bail was fixed at $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
SOUTHERN WAY.

n. B.-Followine schedule figures published
only rs Information and are not guaranteed.
For Atlanta. Birmingham. Mobile New Or
leans. Asheville. Chattanooga. Memphis, Sis
an, and IL 90 pm. daily.
For Rcanoke. Knoxville. Chattanooga. Mem
pills. New Orleans 10:45 pm. daily.
For Columbia. Charleston. Augusta Afker
Savannah. Jacksonville and Florida points. 4:lO
pm. daily.
Tourist cars for California fri-weekly. $40 y. M
Local for Hsrrisonburg. 7:5o am. daily AIS
pm. week days: for Danville. Sis m. daily,
and for Charlottesville. s:15 am. and IS %. m.
dat1os Frequent trains to and from Bluemont.
L. s. BROWN, General Agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES.
Winners in Rife Shooting Tourna'
ment to Receive Prizes Tomorrow.

The various trophies and other prizes
offered in the schoolbOy rifle shooting
tournament recently concluded bysthe ca
diets of the NJ Street High School. and the
Armstrong Manual Training Schooi VIII
be presented to the winners IN the assem-
bly, room of the NJ Street School at
o'clock tomorrow evening.
Capt Sheridan Ferree. president of the
National Capital Rife and Revolver Clup.
will preside. and Gen. James a. Drain,
president of the National Rifle Assoc!a-
ton of America will make the principal
address and award the prizes.
The parents and friends of the cadets
have been invited to be present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03

DR.. A. 4. Marsteller. 1904 + street re-
ported 10 the police last evening that
about $40 worth of gold disappeared from
his establishment during the past three
weeks The police believe he was robbed
by the men who visited the offices of two
other dentists in this city with felonious
intent during the past few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
Frederick Charles Bennett Dies

Frederick Charles Bennett, a druggist
In Anacostia. D. c., died Friday at
the home of his uncle, Bernard w. Bur-
dine, $50 Jefferson street, Anacostia He
was a native of England, but had resided
in the District for many years. The,
funeral will take place from Emanuel
Episcopal Church. Anacostia, at 1890
o'clock tomorrow morning The interment
vii! be in Congressional cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
Appoints Special Policemen

on recommendation OF Maj. Sylvester
commissioner West has approved the ap-
pointment OF the following special police
men: Rob Roy Aackey. for duty on the
Marquette League base ball grounds. 18th
ard ID streets northeast; Joseph Allen,
Ecrtheast Market: William Lomax
Washington College: W. Wolfe. 7. Cos-
grove. A. 9. Douglas August haas. p,
McQuenney. J. F. Hanrahan, Andrea,
Miller and C. L. Withdrew a. janitors nj
public schools
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03

Report was made to the police last even
ing by George W. Carter. 700 18th street
northeast that he had been robbed of
1916 in cash. The money was taken from
linn. he stated. by two colored men who
gained his confidence. He was at New
York avenue and 18th street, he SAID,
when he met the men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03

DR. Conklin responded from the Emerp-
ency Hospital last evening. when AN
emergency call was received from 100 ID
street northeast. and found that wilson
McCloskcy, one year old, had been pa in
fully burned about his right arm and
body. The police were told that the child
got hoh of match and set fire To his
clothing. He WAS only slightly burned
and Was taken home after the surgeons
had dressed the burns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03

ccmpealnts. eubeeeseers VINO
fail 70 receive . angle copy % The
star should immediately notify the
main OFFICE Readers vsiso are in.
shls 20 purchase Tho Star at any
newsstand or on any railroad train
where IL should b sold WIN con.
ZEE . favor BY promptly reporting
the fact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
CITY AND DISTRICT.

The Commissioners have been notified
by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
that 1t has always removed the so-called
Jim Crow signs from any cars con-
tro,led by it while the cars were in the
District of Columbia, and by the Atlantic
Coast Line that 1t will cover or remove
such signs on its cars while in the District
of Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
Pies That Are Just Right.

Tou'll readily appreciate the superior
righteousness of Holmes Genuine Home
made Pies Made in the real home way
of the best ingredients. All favOrfte
kinds. delivered direct. 2Oc. Homemade
Milk Bread Sc. Holmes Bakery. LIST and
e. SITS Phones Linen. 144O and 14f.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
Funeral Of John B. THOMPSON

Funeral services over the remains O.
John b. Thompson. who died yesterday at
the family residence on Corcoran street
northwest. will be held in st. Johns
Episcopal Church. 18th and H streets
northwest. tomorrow morning at IL
o'clock. Rev. DIR. Roland Cotton Smith,
rector of st. Johns parish will conduct
the services Interment will he private
and in Rock Creek cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
Dismissed Without Prejudice.

Chief Justice Clabaugh has dismissed
without prejudice a rule recently issued
requiring Henry A. Donaldson to show
cause why he should not contribute to
the support of his wife, Mrs. Cherry
Donaldson Mrs Donaldson in her suit
for maintenance declares her husband is
in receipt of an income of $500 month,
but has left the city without providing for
.lanH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
Estate Devised to wife.

BY the terms of the will of Rudolph
Hasler, dated October Is, 1885, and filed
for probate, his entire estate is devised
to his wife, Mrs. Sarah Hasler. She is
also named as executrix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
Funeral Of Martin. Carmodv

The funeral of Martin Carmody. a ven
cradle citizen Of the District, was held at
o clock yesterday morning from his late
home, 4SO Jackson street, Anacostia. mass
being celebrated in st. Teresa's Catholic
Church. Mr.. Carmody was a veteran sol-
der. sixty years Of age. The interment
was in Arlington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
CONTEST WINNERS LETTER.
Joseph s Mccoy Expresses Gratitude
to r. g. Smith Piano Company.

The F. c. Smith Piano Company Las
received letter from Mr.. Joseph 3. Nc
Coy. 523 B street northeast, winner OF
the Webster player-piano in the COM
pany's recent dot-counting contest, in
which Mr.. Mccoy expresses his gratitude
and his appreciation of the courtesy and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
RAILROADS.
Chesapeake OhioR Railway

Chesapeake OhioR Railway
NOTE.-Published only informa lion. and not
guaranteed.
600 PM.-c & o. LIMITED. daily-Fast vests.
bule train. Pullman sleepers to Louisville.
Cincinnati Indianapolis, Chicago asd st.
Louis. Parior car for Virginia Hot Springs
week days. Pullman Louisville to Nash
vile. Memphis and New Orleans. Dining
cars, q la carte service:
sleeper. to c,ncirnsti. Lesineton and Louis
Vile. Compartment sleeping TO Virginia
Hot Springs week days: Dining car. 10
Chicago and st. Louis and Louisville to Men,
phis. Nashville and New Orleans.
Reservations and tickets at 613 Peunsytvania
avenue. con 14th street and Union station.
Telephone Main 1880 for Washington Terminal
Cab Service. and Main 1893 2206 for @. O.
Ticket ONCE,
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SeabOardAirLinePainWa

TICKET OFFICE. 1921 PENNA. AVE.
NOTICE-Foiowing schedule not guaranteed.
sos AN. DAILY-SeabOard Mail. Through
coaches and Pullman sleepers 20 Savannah and
Jacksonville. Through sleeper Washington to
Hamlet and Hamlet to Atlanta Dining cars.
$40 PM DAIIY-Seaboard Express. Coaches
and Pullman 10 Savannah. Jacksonville. Tampa,
Atlanta Birmingham, Memphis. Dining cars.
r. Fl. STANSEILA District Passenger Agent.