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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-05-08
Information Wanted.

We are in receipt of the follow
ing, with request for publication
"Will any one seeing this adver.
tisement and knowing the where
abouts of John Zook kindly CORES.
pond with his nephew, Christian
L. Frye, OF his only sister, Mrs.
Mary M. Frye, at Longport, N. j.;
will be highly appreciated and
doing them a personal favor. Last
heard of at Pennington or Colora,
Md"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-05-08
Brakeman Killed.

While engaged in coupling cars
at Wilmington, George r. Leedom,
a son of the late George Leedom, OF
this county, and a nephew Of
Edward T. Leedom, of North East,
was caught between bumpers and
almost instantly killed. He was
80 years of age and is survived by
his wife and one child.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-05-08

The dwelling on the farm Of
Herbt. d. Litzenberg, near Elkton,
was damaged by fire Tuesday
evening. The blaze was discov-
cred in the roof near the chimney,
at about six O'Clock, and assistance
telephoned for, the Singerly Fire
Co. responding and saving the
building after it had been damaged
to the extent of about $500.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-05-08
S0Wers-Evans.

Mr.. Alexander E. Sewers and
Mrs. Mollie E. Evans were quietly
married Thursday evening, April
80, at the residence of the groom,
OH East Main street, Elkton, by
Rev. L. e. Barrett, d. d. The
ceremony was private, only a few
close friends attending.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-05-08

The Atlantic Greenhouse Com
pany, with a capital of $25, 900, has
been organized at Kennett Square.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-05-08
Richardson Sellers.

Mr.. Robert B. Richal dson and
Miss Edith Sellers, both of Rising
Sun, were married at the NJ. E.
Parsonage in ~Elkton Tuesday by
Rev. DR.. L. E.. Barrett.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-05-08

Great bargains in Mems Summer
Pants now on exhibition in front
show window at Buffington's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-05-08

Another invoice of Groceries,
pure, healthful and appetitive at
Rufhngton's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-05-08

Two full bales of domestic A
Muslin, very close to lowest whole
sale prices at Bufiington's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
FUNERAL OF JOHN BRYsoN.
Services at Family Residence,
O'Clock This Evening.

The funeral Of John Bryson. whose
death was announced in The Star yes
terday, will be held at the family resi-
dence. ia 18th street northeast. at 8
O'Clock this evening. Rev. U. G. B. Pierce.
pastor OF All Souls Unitarian Church.
will ofYiciate. After the ceremonies the
remains will be taken to Philadelphia for
interment tomorrow.
Mr.. Bryson was a naval constructor
and assistant to the chief architect OF
the navy. and was In his sixty-seventh
year. In the early seventies Mr.. Bryson
was chief naval constructor for the Aus
trian government. Afterward he was con-
structor for the Cramp Shipbuilding Com
pany OF Philadelphia.
He was born in Scotland September IL.
1s41. His early practical training was
received under Denny Bros. shipbuiders,
of Scotland. Before he was thirty years
old he was appointed chief naval con-
structor Of the Austrian navy. His serv-
ice with that government covered a peri
cd Of five years. Then he came to Amer
lea. In the early part OF 1880 he &C
cepted a place with the Cramp Shipbuild-
ing Company, in Philadelphia. Later he
was associated with John p. Holland
when the latter was perfecting the SUBJ
marine boat
Mr. Bryson was rendered a place in the
Navy Department in 1891. which he held
continuously until his death. He Is sur
vtved by his wife. Mrs. Elizabeth Tagg
Bryson: three sons. John. Alfred c. and
Herbert ]. Bryson. and two daughters.
Mrs. T. c.. Wilson and Miss Laura Bry-
son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
ABOLISHED NAVAL PIGEONS.
Not Needed in Days Of Wireless
TeIegraphy.

From the London Graphic.
An admiralty official yesterday confirm
ed the statement that the British naval
pigeon service was to be allowed to fall
into disuse. Think Of it," he remar ked
Not so many years ago people were filled
with wonderment that homing pigeon
could fly with messages at the rate Of
sixty miles an hour and reach its destina-
ton with safety. Today a wireless mes
sage can be sent at the rate of hundreds
of miles In few seconds.
1T was a wise step to establish. as the
admiralty did. a carrier pigeon service in
connection with the navy; they are equal
ly wise to abandon the stations now that
Geographic facilities have been brought
to such state of perfection.
Nowadays battleship can easily keep
in wireless communication with Rame
Head. near Plymouth, while voyaging to
Gibraltar, or even to portions of the Med
iterranean. Most of the fleet have the
necessary installations aboard.
THE naval pigeon service had its draw
backs. birds often not finding their way
home through losing their reckoning or on
account of injury. Only in minor ways
has their usefulness TO the navy been
demonstrated. Without wireless telegra-
ply however. there is no question that in
time of war they would have been a real
help.
Among the pigeon fanciers there was
some CONSERVATION, especially on the part
Of those who belong TO what is known as
the volunteer carrier pigeon service,
with. Breeders will no doubt avail them
selves of the opportunity to buy the pig
cons which have been trained at the ad-
miralty lofts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
R0GuES PLYIkG THEIR TRADE
MAN PRETENDS TO HAVE MADE
VALUABLE FIND.
Flim-Flam Game Worked at Drug
Store-Delivery Wagons Rob-
bed-Minor Thefts.

The police of the first precinct were
advised last night that a white man had
tried to effect a swindle by pretending
he had found a pocketbook and offering
to share his finding. He attempted the
game with William A. Henderson. who
is i'm the cigar business at 1882 New
York avenue, and his second effort was
to get SO at the Delmar Cafe
The swindler wanted Mr.. Henderson to
lend him SO on the strength of his find.
bu. his plea that the pocketbook was
filled with money had no effect whatever
on his prospective victim. Failing to in
terest Mr.. Henderson. the confidence man
went to the cafe, where he Jared no
better The police have a good descrip-
ton of him.
The police received notice from the
Christiani Drug Company 4s8 Pennsyl-
vania avenue, this morning about 1
O'Clock that two young white men had
worked the f1inl-fiam game on one of the
clerks. The men entered the store about
1 o'clock and engaged the clerk in con-
versation. One of them asked for the
change OF SO bill. and while the clerk
was trying to accommodate them they
succeeded in working the game. After
they had left the store the clerk dis
covered he was $40 short in his accounts
Three packages containing garments be-
longing to as many persons were stolen
from a wagon belonging to the United
States Express Company yesterday after
noon. One package was consigned to
Miss P. K. Peabody. student at Mount
Vernon Seminary. and contained an ex-
pensive gown. The others were addressed
to Miss e. T. Evans 1105 9th street north
west. and F. j. McNallis, SIS Massachu-
sets avenue.
A theft was reported by the Merchants
Transfer Company. a package having
been taken from one of its wagons in
South Washington. The package con-
tanned a suit of clothes worth $25, and
was addressed to Mr.. Zimmerman a resi-
dent Of Mclean avenue.
The apartment of Mrs. G. G. Gray in
the Mount Vernon was visited by sneak
thieves yesterday and robbed of about
5000 worth of jewelry. Mrs. Gray was
absent from her apartment about two
hours. leaving the door to her fiat I'M
locked. and when she returned she was
surprised to find her rooms had been
ransacked and the jewelry taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
DUAL CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
Chairman William e. Carr Makes
Explanatory Statement.

Ss~SS&AASeS"
William E. Carr. chairman Of the dual
central democratic committee, said to-
day, in relation to the published report
of the intention OF his committee to
hold separate primaries in the District
and to send contesting delegation
to Denver In July. that the members OF
his committee had been duly elected by
the people of their respective districts
and are entitled to seats in the central
democratic committee. While they real
iza they would be hopelessly in the
minority as members of the Kelly CEN
trail committee, it is added, they desire
to have peace and harmony in the party,
If possible, and they are willing to
occupy the minority seats in the Kelly
committee.
''It is our purpose to call a meeting of
the central democratic committee" Mr.
Carr said further land to invite all the
members of the Kelly committee who do
not occupy seats belonging to us to take
the places on the committee that rightly
belong to them. and if they respond. of
course, we are in the minority, to which
we assent without complaint"
The chairman was asked II his COM
mittee is ready. in the interest of har-
mony, to treat with Mr.. Kelly and his
committee with view of reaching a COM
promise. and he replied in the affirma-
tive. In connection with the impression
that his committee would support Judge
Gray or Gov. Johnson. MIR. Carr said all
the members of his committee except
those who belong also to the Kelly COM
Uittee are enthusiastic Bryan mep -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
SMALLPOX SCARE.
Man With Facial Evidence of Dis
ease Enters Police Station.

sergt. c. E. E. Father. Bicycle Police
man McQuade. Desk Sergeant Chalmers
and Privates Bennett and Brown of the
police force were given a smallpox scare
today when colored man named Eugene
Baker. resident of the National flats,
AL N street northwest, called at the sec
ond precinct police station and inquired if
the police wanted him.
What have you done?" one of the po-
licemen asked him, thinking he had COM
mitted some offense and that a warrant
had been issued for his arrest
Nothing that I know Of" was his an
swer. THE doctors came to the fiat this
morning and took five other persons to
the smallpox hospital, and left there
Smallpox exclaimed Detective Flath-
er. land his face is all broken out Get
out 'front.'.
Baker left the police station and went
upon the sidewalk after he had told the
police that he had been walking through
the shopping district all day. He was
made to return to his flat and remain
there until representatives of the health
department took charge of him and re-
moved him to the hospital. Then the
policemen were vaccinated and the build
ing fumigated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11

The last vestige of the historic old de-
pot of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad at
New Jersey avenue and c street has dis
appeared, and 1t is said the work of grad
ing the site where 1t stood will soon be
completed. The front entrance of the
venerable structure, which was recently
to the Fairgrounds Association
for the Rosedale Fairgrounds at 18th and
Gales streets northeast, was removed to
the grounds yesterday. marking the final
passing of the old landmark.
The presentation of the entrance to the
depot was made by Mr.. w f. Strauss
construction engineer Of the terminal rail-
road station. A large and curious crowd
assembled to witness the removal which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
Oriental Etiquette.
From Everybody's Magazine

From Everybody Magazine.
A peasant named Ali. according to a
good old oriental chestnut needing badly
a donkey for some urgent work. decided
to apply to his neighbor Mehmed, whose
donkey Ali knew to be idle in the stable
that day.
II am sorry. my dear neighbour" said
Mehmed, in reply to AIS request. but
cannot please you. My son took the dom
key, this morning to the next village"
II assure YOU" insisted Ali. II shall
take the very best care of him. my dear
neighbor.'
Can you not take my word?" demand
ed Mehmed, with a show of anger. II tell
you. the donkey is out
But At this point the donkey be-
gan to bray loudly. There. That is the
donkey braying now"
Well said the justly indignant Meh-
med. eff you would rather take my don
keys word than my word. we can be
friends no longer. and under no circum-
stances can lend you anything" :.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
VETERAN OF THREE WARS
DEATH OF CAPT. HENRY FOSTER
YESTERDAY.
Funeral to Occur Monday Afternoon
With Lafayette Post, 6. A.
R., in Charge.

Action on the death Of Capt. Henry
Foster, a veteran of three wars will be
taken at a meeting of Gen. Nelson A.
Miles Camp. No l. United Spanish '" ar
Veterans. which has been called by Capt
D. ]. Leahy. commander. for 2 O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon at 1521 I'd street.
The death of Capt. Foster occurred yes
terday at his home. 321 P street. after
long illness superinduced by several
wounds he received while serving his
country at the front and the hardships
incident to military service in war times.
He was member of the Grand Army
of the Republic. the United Spanish War
Veterans and of other patriotic organiza-
tons.
The funeral will take place Monday aft
ernoon at o'clock from Hindle & Bay
liss' chapel 9Th and II streets northwest.
Burial will be in Arlington. The obse-
quies will be conducted by Lafayette Post,
G. A. r.. and Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp
Of Spanish War Veterans.
Born in New York.
Mr.. Foster was born in Brighton, N. Y.
In 1875. He enlisted in the 4th New
York Heavy Artillery in 1863, and served
in memorable battles
FOR meTltorlouS bravery at the battle
of Rians station. Va. he received a med
al of honor. In the Indian campaigns Mr..
Foster was with Gen. Miles, and in the
sh-American war he was an officer
In one of the regiments that went to
Cuba.
In the charge up San Juan Hill Mr..
Foster was wounded three times. but re-
fused to 90 to the rear. Not until the
day had been won did he allow his
wounds to be treated.
For many years Mr.. Foster was an
inspector in the government printing Of
flee.
He was commander of Miles Camp. u.
s. w. ". and of Lafayette Post, G. A.
R.. and was popular in soldier and sailor
circles. His wife. Mrs. Louise Foster, sur
wives him. She is president of the Edith
r. Roosevelt Auxiliary to the Spanish
War Veterans, and an honored member
OF the Woman's Relief Corps and other
patriotic societies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
ARMY ANO NAVY NEWS
Army Orders.

Capt. Charles ". Kutz. Corps of En-
sineers, will repair to this city for the
purpose OF attending a meeting Of the
| Niagara Falls committee April ID. and
upon the completion Of this duty will re-
| turn to his proper station.
BY direction of the President First
Lieut. Melzar c. Richards. US.A.. re-
tired, is detailed as professor Of military
science and tactics at st. Johns School,
Manlius. N. Y.
Infantry, is transferred to the 18th In
| fantry.
partment. Is detailed as professor of ord
nance and science Of gunnery at the
United States Military Academy. West
Point N. Y. vice Lieut. Col. Ormond NJ.
Lssak. ordnance department relieved.
Capt. William S. McNair, 9th Field Ar
tillery, is detailed as member OF the
board appointed February 9. 1907. vice
Capt. William J. Snow, 9Th Field Artil-
lery. relieved.
Leave Of absence for four months is
A board Of Officers to consist of Mai
Thomas II. Rees. Capt. Edward H.
Schulz. and Capt. James A. Woodruff. all
meet at Fort Leavenworth. Kan, for the
purpose of marking such examination pa
pers Of officers of the Corps Of Engineers
in the subjects Of the garrison school
course as may be referred to 1t.
Leave of absence for one month and fif
teen days is granted Capt. Frank NJ.
Caldwell. 10Th Cavalry.
Mai. Jay e. Hotter ordnance depart
ment. will proceed at the proper time to
Picatinny Arsenal. Dover, N. j., for the
purpose Of attending a meeting of the
joint army and navy board on smokeless
powder. to be held at that place April 20,
1908.
Capt Stanley H. Ford, quartermaster,
will proceed from Havana, Cuba, to New
port News, Va, for further orders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
NEWS OF THE CITY ACROSS THE
POTOMAC RIVER.
specis, Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence OF The star
ALEXANDRIA. Va. April II. 1903.
A largely attended meeting of the con-
gregation of Bethany Methodist Protes-
tant Church was held last evening. The
action of the Maryland conference of the
Methodist Protestant Church in refusing
to admit Bethany Church into the con-
ference was discussed.
A resolution was unanimously adopted,
setting forth that its organization and
identity as Methodist Protestant Church
be preserved and maintained. and that
the congregation reaff1rm it's adherence
to the constitution and discipline of the
Methodist Protestant Church and the doc
trines or religion and principles of the
church government.
Rev. Mr. Poisal was elected pastor for
the ensuing year, the congregation ex-
pressing a desire that he accept the call.
and rledging him cordial and earnest
support.
In the Corporation Court.
In the corporation court today. Judge l..
c. Barley presiding. Fitzpatrick McIver,
charged with the larceny of fruit from
Emanuel Tavares was admitted to bail in
the sum of $500. his father, James F. Nc
liver, qualifying as surety.
In the same court. Robert H. Cox. was
appointed guardian of the three children
Of the late Policeman William Lyles. and
Edward Ze1l was appointed guardian for
his wife. daughter of Policeman Lyles.
An unsuccessful effort was made at an
early hour last evening to rob the resi-
dence of Mrs. Mary F. Danenhower, 1908
King street. The intruders scaled back
fence and endeavored to gain entrance
through second-story window. They
were evidentay scared off.
Mrs. Annie L. Padgett. widow OF Lee
Padgett, died at | O'Clock this morning
at her home, 300 North Alfred street
after a long Illness One daughter and
son survive her. Arrangements for the
funeral have not been completed.
Brief Mention.
Castles in the Air" was the subject of
a lecture by Senator Robert Taylor of
Tennessee at the Young Peoples building
of the Methodist Episcopal Church South
last evening. Senator Taylor was intro
duced by Rev. Mr.. Bulla. pastor of the
church.
The April term Of the corporation court.
Judge Barley presiding, will convene next
Monday morning. A number OF civil
cases will be called for trial.
Bishop r. A. Gibson of the Episcopal
diocese OF Virginia will pay an official visit
to this city tomorrow and confirm a class
of candidates at Grace Protestant Episco-
pal Church.
The Alexandria Medical Society held its
quarterly meeting at the Hotel Rammel
last evening, Luncheon was served.
District Deputy William l.. Allen and
delegation of Masons from this city
last evening paid an official visit to the
Edward Quinn is confined to his home,
jill OrOnoco street, by Illness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
EXCITING EXPERIENCE.
Driving Party Injuries Elderly Man
and Figures in Collision.

While returning from Maryland two
men and two women had an exciting ex
pArience about 5:45 o'clock this morning.
Their carriage struck Dennis Lyles. an
elderly colored man. and shortly there
after It was partly wrecked in a collision
with another vehicle. The men disap
peared when the second accident occurred.
Dennis Lyles was on the road near Good
Hope when the carriage knocked him
down and inflicted serious injuries. 1t is
said that the women wanted to stop and
care for the victim. but their companions
would not let them do so. One of the
men. the police say. took hold of the lines
and did the driving from Good Hope to
Harrison street. where the collision oc-
CURED.
Tho young woman who is alleged to
have been driving at the time Lyles was
injured gave her name as Nellie Griffith
and her address as Sl6 Virginia avenue
southeast. She was arrested and sent to
the house of detention to answer for in
fiicting the injuries on the colored man.
Lyles was taken to the Casualty Hospital
for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
Death Of Thomas S. Taylor.

Thomas S. Taylor. a soldier of the
civil war. died at the George Washington
University Hospital this morning. In the
sixties he served as musician in the 35th
Indiana Volunteers. In addition to being
veteran soldier he was also a veteran
newspaper man. having been the founder
of the Fort Wayne. Ind, Journal. and
for long time editor and publisher of
the Fort Wayne Standard. He was a
member Of John A. Rawlins Post, G. A.
r.. and his burial will be under the
auspices OF the post.
The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon from Gawler's chapel,
1874 Pennsylvania avenue. The inter-
ment will be at Arlington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
VERDICT SET ASIDE.
New Trial in Contest Of Mrs. Ros-
anna Young's Will.

Justice Barnard, presfding In the Pro-
bate Court today, set aside the verdict of
the jury In the matter Of the will of
Mrs. Rosanna c. Young and directed a
new trial Of the issues. The jury sus-
tanned the will. which gave the bulk of
the estate to one daughter. to the ex-
clusion of all but two OF seven other chill
dren. The seven Joined In the caveat
Mrs. Young formerly conducted a fruit
stand at the north end Of the Long
bridge and owned property in South
Washington.
The principal beneficiary under the win
was represented by Attorneys c. L. Frai-
ley and r. 8. Hume. and the other seven
children by Attorneys J. 8. Easby-Smith,
w. z. Ambrose and E. c. Wilson,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
Railway Sued for Damages.

John A. Schellhorn, jr.. today fled suit
in the District Supreme Court to recover
SIS. 600 damages against the Capital Trac
ton Company for alleged personal inju-
ries. According to the declaration filed
by Attorneys j. E. McNally and Edwin
Forrest, June 10 last the plaintiff was
driving two-horse wagon on 14th street
near Thomas Circle. when by the alleged
negligence of the company's agent a car
colided with the wagon and he was IN
jured. ~--A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11

was accomplished by placing the struc-
ten horses.
The entrance piece which was trans
ferred to the northeast Fairgrounds is
about twenty feet wide by thirty feet in
length and will be used as a playhouse
by the children who patronize the Rose
dale grounds.
Many memories of the venerable depot
were recalled by the taking away OF the
entrance which had stood so many years
and through the portals of which numer-
Gus distinguished men have gone to and
fro. For many years the Baltimore and
Ohio depot was the only traffic outlet
from the capital. and incidents of long
ago were recalled as the workmen toiled
in loading the structure on the heavy
truck for removal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
METROPOLITAN DEFEATED.
Game of Ball Won by New York
Stock Exchange.

\ game of base ball witnessed by scores
Of society people was played on one of
the base ball diamonds of the White
Lot this morning between a nine repre-
senting the Metropolitan Club of this
city and a nine from the New York Stock
Exchange. The visitors won the contest,
Of which only SIX innings were played,
by to t. The home team started off
like winners. gaining a lead of to 1 in
the first three innings but disastrous err
rors in the fourth and fifth innings al
lowed the visitors to score six runs, while
the home team failed to score again. The
following was the lineup:
N. Y. s. Fish Oh: Stebbfns. C.; s. d. Bah
cock. r.f.; Lowell. 3d.: De Sibour. D.; Norris
lcaptan). 1b. Greenway, L.; Homans S.; W.
Babcock. CT.
Metropolitan Club.-Carlisle, SIS: Falconer 81
Dvans. 3D.: McClintock, ID: Hit, RI: Horst
mann, h.: Brooke. CT; Cobb. IT.; Porter, D.;
Mitchell (captainl. c.