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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-10
WORRIED OVER MISSING MAN
BROTHER FOUND DEAD IN A
rH1CKET NEAR CASANOVA VA
Mystery Surrounds Disappearance OF
Two Warrenton Merchants-Hel-
atives Interested in Search.

Edward H. Gill, a resident of Kenil-
worth, received a letter from relatives
living at Warrenton. Va. recently telling
Of the continued absence Of Walter Rob-
inson, his second cousin. who disappeared
about six weeks ago. Ernest Robinson.
brother of the missing man. also dis
appeared, and a decomposed body tallying
with his description was subsequently
found in a thicket near Casanova. sta
ton on the Southern railway between
not advised that the death Of the young
man was the result of violence.
What has become of Walter, the other
brother. seems a mystery. From what
could be learned of the family In this
city, 1t seems that the young men, who
were merchants in Warrenton and men,
bers Of the Warrenton Rifles. went away
about the same time, neither of them
leaving any message with relatives to in
dictate where they were going. The find
ing of the decomposed body some time
after their departure only served to deep
en- the mystery surrounding the disap-
pearance of the brothers.
Mother Terribly Distressed.
Mrs. Laura Robinson. mother of the
young men. is terribly distressed over the
affair. and has had her son-in-law, Samuel
Graham, communicate with relatives. In
a letter written to Mr.. Gil. by Graham
1t was stated that the writer had been
told that Walter Robinson had been seen
on street car In this city. but there
seemed to be some doubt about the iden-
tity Of the passenger on the car.
Mrs. Homes. a sister of Mr.. Gill. also
lives In kenilworth and she knows MOTH
ing of the mystery other than what was
contained in the letter received few days
ago. James B. Homes, her husband was
killed in Portsmouth a year ago by q
building falling upon him
Samuel Robinson. father of the brothers
who disappeared. was drowned in the
Rappahannock river in 1884. He was
accidentally drowned. it is stated, while
fordtng the river. At the time Of his
drowning the boys were rather young.
Later they became merchants and con-
Quoted store in Warrenton. Both men
were extremely popular. 1t is said. and
residents Of Warrenton and vicinity are
greatly interested in the investigation that
is being made Inspector Boardman, chief
OF detectives. said this afternoon that he
had not been asked to find the missing
men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-10

Chief of Records G. Nagle Osceola Tribe.
Alexandria; Past Sachem Chauncey. Osce-
ola Tribe. Alexandria; Sachem J. William
May and various members OF the new
tribe and Acting Great Sachem w. 3.
Nicklin. who presided on the occasion.
special assembly and drill Wednesday
evening. The Milwaukee Club is already
considering number OF propositions
along amusement and other lines. The
drills are being held regularly and the
company is enthusiastic In its efforts to
excel in any competition in which II may
enter. The company will attend Rath-
bone Superior Lodge visitation Friday
next.
Ascalon Temple. No 81. ID. o. X. X.
is pushing the arrangements for it's COM
ing ceremonial November %. 4 number
of applications for membership are al
ready in the secretarys hands. and more
are expected. The new paraphernalia has
been received and the occasion promises
to be memorable, especially, il is said. TO
the ''tyros.'
The quarterly meeting OF the Odd Fell
lows Home Association of the District OF
Columbia was held at Odd Fellows Hall
Friday evening. Matters pertaining TO
the fair to be given in Odd Fellows
Hall November 80 to December II were
discussed by the association and the joint
committee and plans adopted for the fair.
The subordinate lodges and the Rebekah
lodges were well represented at the meet
ing of the association and committee and
encouraging reports We're received from
committees having in charge the details
of the work
Plans were outlined for an attractive
arrangement of the booths md the con-
tents and the fraternity is actively at
work to make the fair a success.
Equal Lodge, No. IL, knights of Pythias,
conferred the rank of esquire Monday
evening at Pythian Temple.
A feature of the coming jubilee to he
given by the Knights of Pythias. De-
cember 3, at the Pythian Temple will be a
drill by Washington Commandery No. I.
of the Uniform Rank; under the com.
mand of Capt. r. 7. Whiting. The drill
schedule will be composed of movements
executed by this company in the recent
competitive drill at the biennial encamp-
ment at Boston. in which the company
made high score. The fatigue uniform
will be worn. The drill will follow evo-
lutions by Grecian guards. composed OF
| No. d, captained by Lieut. Hugh Reid.
| Calanthe Lodge. No. IL. knights OF
| Pythias. will confer the rank of page at
| the Pythian Temple next Monday even-
| ing.
| Capital Lodge. No. "a conferred the
day evening at the Pythian Temple.
Decatur Lodge. No. q. knights OF Pyth-
las. will confer the rank of esquire at its
convention of the 18th instant in Typo
graphical Temple.
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until it shall be won by the same COM
mandery three consecutive years when
1t will be permanently awarded to such
commandery.
Tactics and Manual for knights Tenn
plar OF the District of Columbia will gov
ern. Dress: Full Templar uniform. All
movements must be in quick time unless
otherwise specified. Platoon formations.
not less than twelve file. Movements In
the schedule to be nearly consecutive as
practicable, but a necessary intermediate
movement made to enable the COM
mandery to execute the next is admiss-
BILE. Drill will be without music.
THE adjutant's call will be sounded for
dress parade and review at 4:2J O'Clock
and the communicates will be formed in
the following order from right to left:
Washington Commandery, No. l: Column
bia Commandery No. 2: Potomac Com
mandery. No 3; Orient Commandery, No.
5; De Molay Mounted Commandery, No. 1.
THE officers of the Grand Commandery
and the past grand commanders vii! form
the stan Of the grand commander. and
will report to the grand captain general
on the field, mounted and fully equipped
at 4:2J pm.
"R. E. Sir William T. Galliher is hereby
appointed adjutant general and will be
obeyed accordingly.
AT the conclusion of the dress parade
the trophies contested for will be present
ed. The line of march will then ye
street to 7 street. to Vermont avenue. to
h street. to 18th street. to the new Ma
sonic Temple. where the parade will he
dismissed. The r. f. grand commander
will review the parade on X street be-
tween 18th and 18th streets"
The great chiefs of the Great Council,
Improved Order of Red Men, reservation
District of Columbia. accompanied by a
delegation Of between 100 and 200 men,
bers of the various tribes and a degree
team, in charge of Past Great Sachem
James E. Madison, went to Alexandria
last Thursday night and assisted in the
institution of Seminole Tribe. No. 35.
The great chiefs were invited by Acting
Great Sachem w. 8. Nicklin of Virginia
to occupy the various offices. and fifty
two Of Alexandra's prominent young citi-
Gems were initiated into the mysteries OF
the Improved Order Of Red Men.
The institution of the new tribe was
under the auspices of and in the council
house of Osceola Tribe. the oldest tribe
in The reservation Of Virginia. The coun-
the conclusion of the ceremonies remarks
appropriate to the occasion were made
by Great Sachem John B.. Altman, Dis
trict Of Columbia. Past Great Sachem q.
H. Waite, New York; Great Junior Saga
more o. Fischer. District of Columbia
District Of Columbia: Great Junior Saga
more James w. Allison. District Of Co.
lumbia; Past Sachem Greene of Delaware
Past Great Sachem George White. Dis
trict of Columbia: Sachem William h.
Monroe. Sioux Tribe, No. IS, District OF
Columbia; Past Great sachem D. J. Mar
vim District of Columbia: Past Sachem
George Young, Logan Tribe. No. g. Dis
trict of Columbia: Past Great Sachem
James E. Madison, District of Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-10
FORFE|TS $50 COLLATERAL
YOUNG MAN TRIES TO BUY
TICKETS WITH A PISTOL.
It Is Empty, But Gives Man in
Theater Box Office a Good
Scare.

Because he forgot himself last night
and showed an empty revolver through
the ticket window Of a we'll known local
vaudeville theater in an effort to induce
the ticket man to sell him two admissions,
Robert G. Forester appeared in the
Police Court this morning, and after tell
ing the circumstances Of his act to the
prosecuting attorney and expressing peni-
tence for the indiscretion. was permitted
to forfeit $50 collateral. With the formal
forfeiture in the courtroom the matter
was closed.
About o'clock last night two young
men appeared at the ticket window OF
the theater suffering from an excessive
cargo OF ''high balls or some other
strong stuff.
"Give me two tickets flor the show"
said the first man. who afterwards turned
out to be Forester, at the same time
showing the necessary cash under the
wicker.
Not on your life." replied Walter F..
Drury. the ticket seller.
"Quit your kidding" came back For
roster. Come over with the tickets
Run along, man. and come back when
you're sober" answered Dfury. prepar.
ing to turn away and end the converse
ton.
''One moment" announced Forester
angrily, at the same time throwing bach
the lapel of his coat and exhibiting q
small nickel badge. you don't know
who I am. Now come over with those
tickets" The exhibition of the badge
was followed by the mans thrusting re-
volver into Drury's face. There was an
immediate ducking act by all hands on
the inside and outside of the box office.
and scampering for places of safety.
Some one had presence of mind enough
to run for an officer, and Policemen Cats
and GrimsIey FASTENED to the scene hot
foot. They grabbed Forester, who caim-
ly ennounced that the revolver was
empty and he wanted the tickets.
Later at the police station he wal
charged with carrying concealed weapons
and required to deposit 500 collateral fol
his appearance in the Police Court this
morning. Forester stated that he was
an employe of the Department of Com.
merce and Labor. At the Police Court
this morning there seemed to be an in.
clination on the part of the theater Off.
Gals not to press the charge vigorously.
Dr. LeadIey. chief Of the appointment
division. said that the name of Robert G.
Forester Is not borne on the rolls of the
Department Of Commerce and Labor. MOI
does he know of any one of that name
who is connected with the service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-10
TEACHERS PAY DAY MONDAY
September Salaries Ready Then
Discussing Officer Says.

Louis c. Wilson. District disbursing Of
f1cer. announced today that the school
teachers will receive their salaries for
September. which have been delayed sew
eral days, sometime Monday afternoon.
In order to do this Mr.. Wilson and his
Office force will be compelled to work to-
night and tomorrow The employees OF
the auditors Office will also have to work
overtime in order to hasten the payment.
The official salary rolls did not reach
the District building until today. and the
work of auditing them and signing the
checks was commenced Immediately.
BY dint of working practically all of
last night, the clerks in the office Of the
board of education completed the prep
Grafton Of the pay rolls Of the teachers
this morning. and they were at once sub
mitted to the District auditor for his in
spection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-10
P0SEYS STILL At LIBERTY
MAN AND WIFE CHARGED WITH
FAIR MURDER.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MANASSAS. Va. October 1O-Thoomas
Posey. known as Tuck" and his wife.
who figured In the tragedy at the Charles
Fair farm near Manassas, Thursday,
which has shocked the residents of Viz
ginia for miles around more than any
thing that has occurred in the vicinity for
years. have not been arrested, notwith-
standing the fact that q coroner's jury
late yesterday afternoon found them
guilty Of killing Edward Fair, Mrs.
Poseys brother
The tragedy at the Fair farm also re-
suited In the killing by Edward Fair of
his brother. Allen. 1t was while the
shotgun toward Posey that he was
Drained by an ak in his intended victim s
hands aand smashed over the head with a
musket by Mrs. Posey. Tuck Posey re-
ceived slight wound from the fire of
Edward Fair. but Is not seriously hurt.
The Coroner's Verdict.
The coroner's jury found the following
verdict:
"Al Fair was killed by shotgun wound
inflicted by Ed Fair in the left side, above
the heart. Edward Fair was killed by
Thomas Posey with an AK, bursting his
skull. He was also hit over the head
with musket by MRS. Minnie PoSey, a
sister of the two Fair brothers. Thomas
Posey is supposed to have been shot by
Edward Fair inficting a small flesh
| wound on his left side. near the hip
Today the courthouse at Manassas re-
sembles a small arsenal, piled with two
shotguns. a musket and the bloody ak, to
| which are sticking human hair and hu-
man brains There is a pile of ammuni-
ton nearby. which does not lessen the
effect. A dishonored and widowed woman
weeps with her orphan children in the
home where lie side by side two brothers
VINO fought over her. Edward Posey was
her husband. and he killed his brother
Allen because of the relations which ex-
listed between him and Mrs. Edward Fair
further investigation of the terrible
affair will be made later by the grand
Jury of the county, and until the result
is known 1t Is not likely that any arrests
will be made.
Edward Fair was about thirty-lve years
old and had been married several years
Allen Fair was about twenty years old
He was unmarried and was living with
| his stepmother on the Charles Fair home
stead. The neighbors say that the hus-
bands jealousy was not without founda-
ton. and that Mrs. Lucy Fair was more
to blame than Allen Fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-10
FOUND FLOATING IN BAY.
Two Floaters Furnish Another Mys-
terry for New York Police.

NEW YORK. October 1O.-A mystery
which promises to tax the ingenuity OF
the police department before 1t 10 un-
raveled. came to light today when the
bodies OF a we'll dressed man and woman
bound securely together with wire, were
found floating in Jamaica bay. The
bodies have not yet been identified. They
were found by two fishermen.
Both victims had their valuables in.
tact; the woman's chatelaine bag wa,
even wired to her wrist. but there was
nothing on either one to aid the police
in Identification The bodies had not beer
in the water more than six hours.
The man was apparently forty five
years old. He was six feet tall and
weighed about 200 pounds. In his pockets
were gold watch and chain and $4.3
in cash.
The woman. apparently. was about thir-
ty-five years of age and exceptionally
good looking. Her brown hair was tinge6
with gray. She wore a wedding ring
Her long black gloves and some bills
were in her chatelaine bag
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-10
PRESIDENT ORPHANS FRIEND
DISCUSSES MEANS TO PROVIDE
FOR WAITS.

President Roosevelt was in conference
today for a long time with Theodore
Dresser. editor of the monthly magazine,
the Delineator, and j. e. West of this
city. pioneers in the Home Finding So
ciety for dependent children.
The President is interested in this work
He has under consideration some plan ia
further the philanthropy.
The two visitors discussed with the
President the great problem of caring
for dependent children in a way differ
emit from the orphan homes.
Mr.. West himself was reared in an
orphanage. The lack of home influence
greatly impressed him at that time.
Since he has risen in the world he has
devoted years of his life to trying to
children generally.
For more than a year a campaign has
been carried on by those interested in
these the societies as for what is termed the
prominent men and women of the world
are officials and hackers of the move
ment for a better way of handling
There are 10000 dependent children
in orphans homes and similar institu-
tons in the United States,' said Mr.
Dresser today Our work has disclosed
each one of them II their release could
be obtained from the homes.
I'VE have already placed a number in
homes. We find that there are more good
people wanting children than there are
orphans. They want to adopt them. too
not use them for their labor and then
turn them back upon the homes.
THE trouble Is that the homes will
not release the children. officials of the
old-fashioned orphanages have consider
able self-interest.
Many of these institutions are richly
endowed. 1t naturally follows that the
homes furnish support for q good many
adults.
I'VE want to Sc public sentiment
aroused as to dependent children. It IL
too late for sympathy for a homeless
child when 1t has been arrested and taken
into court. Give the children the ini1u-
ences and affections of homes and the re-
suits will be far better than under the
old system"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-10
Nuts.
From Good Health,

One very great advantage which nuts
possess over most foods is their absolute
freedom from sdulteration. When you
buy nuts. you always know what you are
getting. or course. those bought in the
shell are also absolutely clean. And what
beautiful source they come from! How
delightful to picture the trees UPON which
they grow. on the outermost branches,
dancing in the sunbeams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-10
F. A. A. NJ.

F. A. A. NJ.
Oct. 12-Dawson. 10. 49,. Not bulletined
Stansbnry. No "a. Not bulietined
Arminius. No. 25.. Not bulletined
Oct. l3-Federal, No. /. Grand visitation
4 4sse,a; Ne &c. "a 8: Not oa,'fs:n 4,
Oct. 14-Harmony. No. IT,. ::.::.. Z;
Oct. 15-Naval. No A.. Not bulletined
La Fayette No 10. Not bulletined
W. R. Singleton, No. 30,
Not bulletined
Oct. 16-Columbia. No. 3..........: f. A:
Lebanon. No. Z. Not bulletined
Hiram, No. 10. :. Social session
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS.
Oct '2M Miriam. werp se 10 10. Not bui,esinsd
Anacostia. No. r.. Not bulletined
Oct. 13-Mt Horeb. No. L.. Celebration
Potomac No. g.. Not bulletined
Oct. 14-Brightwood. No. 8. Not bulletined
Capitol, No. 11............ Mark
Oct. 16-Grand Chapter.
School OF Instruction
Oct. 17-High Priests Association.
Gordon Hotel
ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS.
Oct. l6-Adoniram. U. D. Business session
KNIGHTS rEMPLAR COMMANDERIES.
Oct. 1a-De Molay (Mountedl: No. 4.
Not bulletined
Oct. 14-Washington. No. 1..Not bulletined
Oct. 1 1srsd Day III insgee'i0n and Review
Order Of Red Cross
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-10

George L. Miller has resigned as prin-
cipal of the Sandy Spring (MdD High
moke City, Md, has been appointed to the
vacancy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-10

PILES CURED IN 6 TO II DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT IL guaranteed to cure any
case of Itching Blind Bleeding or Protrudine
Piles In to IA days o. money refunded. SOC.
oc6.tu&s.tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-10

far. say its members, leaves but littl
doubt on the subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-10

Mithras Lodge Of Perfection, A. A. 8. R.,
will confer the six degrees leading to and
including the fourteenth degree. the last
mentioned in full form, at its communica-
ton Tuesday evening, October Ii. Evan
gelist Chapter. Rose Croix, will hold a
business session the same evening, ac-
cording to the last circular Of Secretary
Elmer E. Simpson, thirty-second degree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-10

Adoniram Councils meeting Thursday
evening in the new temple will be devot-
ed to planning for the fall and winter
work. Refreshments will be served.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-29
BETA THETA PHI BANQUET.
Great Fraternity Function TO BE
Held I'm ShOreham Hotel.

The annual banquet OF the Beta Theta
ri Fraternity viii take place at the
Shoreham Hotel Saturday at : p. m.
sharp. 1t will be an enthusiastic crowd
and a notable one that will take their
seats when the president of the chapter,
Col. George c. Rankin. rings the gong.
Among incidents will be the initiation
Of barbarian by the Johns Hopkins Ac-
tive Chapter. which brings its candidate
for the entertainment of the "Old Grads, -
some OF whom have not seen an initia-
ton for thirty years. There will be no
set speeches, and the evening will be full
Of surprises for the members
Justice Harland. Senators Borah and
Brown. Representatives Lands. Lowden.
Scott. and BOutell, Charles II. Treat.
Treasurer of the United States; DR.. S. S.
Laws. Henry st. George Tucker, eandi-
date for governor Of Virginia. and many
other prominent men, are expected to
be present.
The fraternity was founded at Miami
College in 1899. and is one of the oldest
and largest of the academic fraternities.
having chapters in all the noted colleges
of the country. and there are enrolled
among its members many jurists, Sena-
tors, congressman, governors Of States.
and other men well known in public life.
Of these the committee expects to have
a number present from New York. Phila-
delphia. Baltimore, Richmond. Norfolk,
and other distant points.
The committee in charge-George c.
Rankin, chairman; j. D. Lasley, William
E. Lamb. L. B. Switzerland. w. P. Tun-
stall. Fred S. Stitt. George NJ Churchill
J. w. Pattison, F. J. Kent, and j. Norris
Myers, Secretary-treasu-er
The Washington herald., 1908-03-29

At 80 tomorrow evening. installation
services VIII be held at the Keller Memoir
ial Lutheran Church. Maryland avenue
and Ninth street northeast, when Rev.
Charles P. Wiles. formerly OF Pittsburg.
Pa who enters upon his duties rs pastor
Of that church March !. viii be formally
indEcted intO Ocfie- The charge 20 the
pastor VIII be delivered BY Rev John T.
Huddle. pastor OF ST. PauTs Lutheran
Church OF this city. and TO the congrega-
ton by Rev John Weidley. d. D. pastor
OF the Church of the Reformation also
OF this city. Invitations have been ex-
tended to the pastors and congregations
Of the Lutheran churches in Washington.
Al the request Of Federal City Lodge No
p Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Mr..
Wiles viii preach 70 the members OF that
order az the evening service to-day.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-29
EASTERN STAR ENTERTAINS.
HyattsviIIe Chapter Combines BuSi-
ness and Pleasure.

Ruth Chapter No. :, Order Eastern
Star. Hyattsville, Nd. last Monday even.
ing, at the conclusion OF the routine bust.
ness entertained the members and then
invited friends with a musical and nterar,
programme that was greatly enjoyed.
William B. Severe, worthy patron. pre-.
sided. and referred TO the good work OF
the order in establishing Masonic and
Eastern Star Homes in various sections OF
the country to provide for aged ane
destitute Masons. the widows and orphans
of deceased MasOns. and the many chari-
table enterprises fostered and maintained
by the order.
Mr.. Severe said the order is composed
OF general grand chapter that super.
vises the work Of ffty-fye grand chap
ters. who have jurisdiction over 500 con-
stituent chapters located in every state
and Territory u the United States and IN
many foreign countries. and the member
ship Of the order is nearly 100000. and
growing greater and stronger every day.
Miss Barrows. Of Bervyn, gave a piano
solo in excellent manner, ard Mrs. stein.
OF Riverdale. followed with a soprano
solo. A recitation was given by Miss
Campbell. of Riverdale
Rev \. J. Hughes OF Brentwood gave
an eloquent tribute to the order Tor It's
good deeds. Harold Burrhuss. Of River
dale. gave a violin solo
a quartet. composed OF Mr.. knight.
tenor; Miss Knight. soprano: Mrs. Bald
win. alto, and Mr.. Wilhoit, basso. gave
selections in pleasing manner. and Mr.
Underwood, worthy patron OF Ruth Chap
ter. No l, BrighrwOOd, y. G, told % the
good work performed by his chapter OF
nearly COO members
The refreshment committee. consisting
Of Mesdames Thomas, Wich. Mcleod.
Schlosser, Lewis. and Coward. distributed
refreshments
Mrs Louisa Wich, treasurer of Ruth
Chapter. presented the chapter with a
beautiful crochet bed spread. It was de-
cided 10 dispose Of the spread by votes.
which will be determined MAY .. and the
proceeds from which Will be turned into
the treasury.