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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
CHARGE OF DISCRIMINATION.
Executive Committee, Chamber of
Commerce, Takes Action.

That the city of Washington. is being
Disseminated against In the matter of
freight and passenger rates by the rail-
road companies entering the city is the
firm belief of the executive committee
of the Chamber Of Commerce At
meeting of the committee yesterday the
matter of rates was mentioned by A. D.
Albert. and a lively discussion OF rail-
road matters occupied an hour and
half. Mr. Albert stated that the city Of
Alexandria has better rates than WASH
ington. and cited an instance where a
Washingtonian may take a trolley car
to Alexandria and then buy a railroad
ticket to certain point in the south and
obtain 1t for S. less than at the Union
station here
In addition to passenger rates freight
rates were discussed
Secretary Thomas Grant was instructed
by the committee to obtain full details
and complete information relative to the
matter. 1t was stated afer the meeting
by a member of the committee that
Washington will get the best railroad
rates possible if it required mass meet
ing of citizens to do it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
Vaudeville at Luna Park.

This weeks vaudeville bill at Luna Park
is one Of unusual merit ]. Bernard Dyl-
Iyn. recently member Of the George Co
han Company, sings songs in the costume
of a western tough, which were favorably
received. Franz Tfnney. the black-face
"pianologist," has a good act which was
received with enthusiasm. He plays sew
eral instruments other than the piano,
and he has a clever monologue Probably
his most difficult act is playing the piano
and dancing at the same time. Marion
and Deane have an amusing sketch called
Polite Nonsense" Tom Hefron. with but
one leg. and whose philosophy is cheerful
ness, does soft-shoe, buck and skirt dane
ing and high kicking as easily as though
he were the possessor Of two legs. The
DeMuths, grotesQue and whirlwind dane
ers are another fine feature of the bill.
giving a fine exhibition Of terpsichorean
art. and they made a big hit Lamont 9
cockatoos closed the excellent bill with an
act that was a rare showing of bird intel
ligence and beauty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
CH|LORENS DAY At RESORT
LITTLE FOLKS ARE GUESTS AT
CHESAPEAKE BEACH.
Five Hundred Taken on Outing On
der Direction Of Associated
Charities.

About 800 children. with bright and
smiling faces. were the guests OF Paul G
Waters. general manager Of the Chesa
peake Beach Railway Company, today Al
Chesapeake Beach.
Children Of the city began assembling
as early as 7:3O O'Clock this morning at
the several divisions of the Associated
Charities, which undertook the manage
ment OF the outing. Each division was
in charge Of a guide who after gathering
his charges, gave each ribbon 10 des-
ignate from what section of the city the
little one came.
The number of children and the division
colors were as follows: Southwest. Is
(viofet): GEORGETOWN. 100 (red). southeast.
- navy blue: central, 80 (green);. north
east. IS torAnge and black: northwest.
Is (orange); northern, 80 pink.
All divisions united later at the District
line and boarded special trains for the
Beach. Among the party were mothers
invited by the Associated Charities to
attend the outing. Large baskets filled
with eatables were carried.
The train for the Beach left at 10
O'Clock. There. upon arrival, the children
made dash for the various amusements
which had been thrown open to them.
T. A. Wickersham. proprietor Of the
lighthouses, had opened his establishment
to the youngsters. Soon large numbers
had donned bathing suits and were
splashing about in the waters Of Chesa-
peake bay. Two swimming instructors
were in the water to see that no harm be-
fell the children.
S. l.. Heacock. excursion agent Of the
railway, looked out for those who were
enjoying themselves on the carrousel and
roller coaster.
The return trip TO the city will be made
at o'clock this evening. or at least as
soon after that time as all the children
can be entrained. The directors Of the
Associated Charities each year have con-
siderable difficulty in rounding them up
for the homeward trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
FAILS AT SUICIDE
SAMPSON TURNS ON GAS, BUT
WILL RECOVER.

James Sampson. a painter, thirty years
old, was in a critical condition last even
Ing when he was taken to the Casualty
Hospital from his home, 317 G street
northeast. suffering from gas poisoning.
Consciousness was restored later in the
night and relatives were assured that he
was out Of danger.
Policeman Wilson of the ninth precinct,
who was summoned to the G streets house.
was told that Sampson had inhaled gas
after a quarrel with his wife. Mrs. Samp-
son left home late in the afternoon, and
when Leonard Hoffman, who occupies the
upper portion Of the house. came home
Sampson uttered several threats of sui
eide.
At first Hoffman did not take the re-
marks seriously. but later he went to the
Sampson apartment and found his neigh
Dor seated on a chair with the end Of a
gas tube in his mouth. The cock of the
gas fixture was open and gas was flowing
freely. Mrs. Sampson went to the hos
pital in the evening and learned that her
husband was on the road to recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
TWO DEALS IN REALTY.
h Street Residence and Two Lots
Change Owners.

The real estate corporation of Boss &
Phelps has sold the residence OF A. O..
Neisie. No. II r street northwest. to
William H. Briel and Charles NJ Werle.
who will occupy IL az their home. The
house was built by Mr. Neisie about
three years ago for his home and con-
tains every modern Improvement. The
house is heated by hot water. The price
paid for the property was $4,000
Willige. Gibbs Daniel. real estate
brokers. have sold for A. S Worthington
attorney. lots 10 and IL in block 5 OF
Moore and Barbour's addition. The lots
have a frontage of fifty feet on the north
side Of Rhode Island avenue between
North Capitol and LIST streets northwest.
by uniform depth OF 10 feet TO thirty
foot alley. II is understood that $500
was paid for the property. The lots wera
purchased by Mr.. James Martin the
builder. who will improve them with
brick residences AT once
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
ATTACKED BY VICIOUS DOG.
n. K. Willard, Bitten at Nantucket,
Mass. Takes Pasteur Treatment.

Mr.. Henry X. Willard of this city was
so badly bitten by a dog at Nantucket.
Mass, July that 1t was necessary for
him to go to the Pasteur Institute New
York city, for treatment. He was not
declared TO be out Of danger until a
week later.
Mr.. Willard was about to board the
steamer at Nantucket ON his way to New
Bedford when a large black dog sprang
upon him and badly lacerated the flesh
of his right leg. Later in the afternoon
his wound was examined by a physician,
and the following morning his condition
was such that II was deemed advisable
for him to take the Pasteur treatment.
DR.. Rambaud chief of the Pastuer In
stitute at New York, stated that if the
dog was mad the wound was sufficient
to ipoculate Mr.. Willard.
According to published account of the
matter in the Inquirer and Mirror of Nan
tucket the selectmen of the town, who
were notified Of the occurrence informed
the owner that the dog would have to be
muzzled or restrained from running at
large. The dog has been chained and is
being closely watched for the possible
development of rabies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
EDITOR NOT TO BE ESCORT.
Tennesseean Recalls Suter From Trim
to Europe With Fifteen Girls.

Fifteen young women of the south, to
tour Europe as the guests of the Nashville
Tennesseean, who have been seeing the
sights of the Capital city since yesterday
morning. left at 3 o'clock for New York
where they will sail tomorrow morning
for Southampton. Later they will go to
the continent.
The party visited Mount Vernon yester-
day afternoon and planted tree in the
vicinity of the tomb of Washington. The
tree was taken from near the tomb OF
Andrew Jackson at the Hermitage near
Nashville.
Fl M. Suffer. managing editor Of the
Nashville Tennesseean, who was to have
guided the party on the entire trip yes
terday received word to return to Nash
vile as soon as the party had safely en-
barked upon the steamer at New York
Mr.. Suffers services, 1t is said are needed
in Tennessee during the impending politi-
cal contests.
The manager of one of the European
tourist agencies will guide the young
women OH the trip. They will be ac-
companied by a chaperon from Nash
vile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
Gold Medal for Will Haley.

Prof. VIII A. Haley of Haleys Wash
ington Orchestra in the presence OF a
large gathering in the music hall on the
steel pier in Atlantic City. Sunday night
last, was presented with solid gold
badge by friends and admirers. Across
the bar of the badge appeared the name
wv A. Haley" and handsomely en-
graved below the musicians name was
the following: Atlantic City, Steel Pier.
July 10. 1909
The presentation address was made by
r. P. Andrews, to which Mr.. Haley re-
sponded. Mr.. Haley YVES also the recip-
lent of beautiful floral basket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
NO JURISDICTION ON RIVER.
Corporation Counsel Would Refuse
LIQUOR License to Steamer.

e. H. Thomas, corporation counsel for
the District. in an opinion rendered to
the Commissioners today relative to the
informal application made by the indie
pendent Steamboat Barge Company for a
retail liquor license to be operated on the
steamer River Queen" holds that the
District excise board has no jurisdiction
in the matter and cannot therefore grant
this license. He advised that If the appli-
cation is formally made it be rejected.
The applicant. he said. can then test the
question by mandamus proceedings If adj
vised to take such course.
After carefully investigating. the laws.
Counsel Thomas says there is nothing
that gives the excise board power over
liquor licenses on boats. On the other
hand, there is nothing that prohibits the
excise board from exercising authority.
The general rule, he said, lis that a
case omitted from statute is to be held as
intentionally omitted. and for that reason
advise that the excise board take no
action unless application is made formally
and then to reject 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
Dirty Statues.
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor OF The Star:
Upon reading the reports of the super
intendent of public buildings and grounds
of the work done under his jurisdiction
during the last fiscal year and his esti-
mate for the coming year as printed in
The Star it does not appear that anything
has been or is intended to be done about
cleaning the statues In the parks and
circles in this city. Provision was made
for this work by Congress in the sundry
civil appropriation acts in recent years.
but the statues have shown no evidence
OF an expenditure for that purpose. Is
there any reason why this work has not
been done or has been overlooked or
neglected? single glance at the Thorn
as statue in the circle at Massachusetts
avenue and 18th street in it's present dis
graceful condition should be sufficient to
suggest an immediate remedy il it Is not
beyond the reach of chemical skill.
n. ". KING.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
Frightened Horse Runs Awav.

Considerable excitement was caused
last evening in the eastern section of the
city when a horse attached to a delivery
wagon belonging to Watson & HOLSTER.
local tea and coffee dealers. became
frightened and ran away. The excited
animal started at the corner Of I'd and
Virginia avenue southeast and was
stopped only when the wagon overturned
at I'd and Maryland avenue northeast
Several children playing on I'd street
narrowly escaped injury. but there was
little or no damage resulting from the
runaway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
$1.25 Sunday-Bluemont d Return.
Leave Washington Q & 9:15 am: So Ry.
-Advt.
ALLEGED insolvency.

Attorney Walter A. Johnson has been
appointed receiver Of the Washington
Beef and Provision Company by Justice
Anderson of the District Supreme Court
on a petition fled by Charles q. Ebel
and T. r. Keane. alleging that the COM
pany was insolvent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
CITY ITEMS.
the Sake Of Humanity I Have

For the Sake of Humanity Have
said if / was cured of my rheumatism I
would let people know what cured me.
After suffering twenty years have been
cured. and quickly.
If you send. me a self-addressed and
stamped envelope I will inform any one
the cure for rheumatism. ] have nothing
to sell. George Dalton, ST.. 701 Sd st. ne,
Washington, D. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Laurence McNally. five years of age,
was treated at the Casualty Hospital yes
terday afternoon for a dog bite inflicted
by an animal belonging to Mrs. e. A.
Compton OF 1907 K street northeast. After
the surgeons had dressed the injury the
boy was taken to his home. 200 X street
northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
CAPT. McCREA WELL LIKED.
Commended Himself to River Men
When on. Lighthouse Service.


When on Lighthouse Service.
Capt Henry McCrea. commander of the
battleship Georgia, who died Sunday in
Brooklyn, was we'll and favorably known
to many steamboat men on Chesapeake
bay and the Potomac. with whom he be-
came acquainted while on duty as light
house inspector at Baltimore about two
years ago.
During Capt McCrea's tour of duty in
charge Of the lights and buoys In the
fifth district several lighthouses were built
and numbers of new and important chan
mel marks established. He was always
ready to listen to the requests Of the
steamboat officials for the establishment
Of new channel guides and complied with
the requests when he could do so.
1t was with much regret that navigators
in the fifth district heard the news when
he was detached from the lighthouse
service and ordered to the command Of a
battleship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
Life Insurance Concern in Trouble.

Justice Anderson has cited the Capital
Life Insurance Company of the United
States TO show cause next Thursday
why receiver should not be appointed
TO wind up the affairs of the company.
The citation is based on a petition filed
by Attorneys d. w. Baker and James
NJ. Proctor. praying the court to annul
the charter granted to the company De-
cember %. 1903, and to dissolve the cor
poration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21

TONIGHT.

National-The Aborn Opera Company IN
1.-The Bohemian Girl SIS pm.
Four Mile Run-Luna Park. fairyland
of amusements. with concert and vaude-
VILE show every afternoon and night.
Chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band con-
cert, followed by dancing.
Glen Echo Park-Amusements, with
moving picture performances, every even
ing.
Great FaIls-Orchestra. dancing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
Are You Going Out of
Town This Summer?

IF you are, be sure to have Tho
Evening and Sunday Star fop.
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 be.
fore. The address may be changed
a. frequently az desired by giving
the old as we'll AZ the new ad.
dress. The price Of The Star by
mall daily and Sunday IL SC cents
per month, In advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges Are the
best c. A. Muddiman & Co.. 616 18th NV.

Harry James, twenty-three years of age.
became i'll about 5 o'clock yesterday after
noon while at the wharf Of the Washing
ton and Norfolk Steamboat Company.
The young man, whose home is in Wales.
had been to Cuba and was on his way
home. 1t was his intention to have gone
TO Norfolk and sail from there to New
York. but his illness delayed his depart
ure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
For Nervous Disorders

Take Horsfords Acid Phosphate
Especially recommended for the relief
of headache, exhaustion and Insomnia
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
Don't Let Your Business Affairs

suffer by reason of your absence from
town: employ Union Trust Co. 18th & H
SITS, to act as your general agent The
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21

Conrard in Camp at Colonial Beach.
Chief Clerk Conrard Of the Post ONCE
Department is camping out with his fam
ily at Colonial Beach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
South Washington Branch Office.

The Star has branch Office at Sulli-
vans New Pharmacy, corner 7th and D
streets southwest where advertisements
are received at regular rates and sent
direct to The Star office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
"I Guess That's Bad"

said the pleased advertiser when the
clerk at the counter handed him a large
bundle OF letters replying to his want ad.
in The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21

$3.50 to Chicago, ILL.,, and Return
baltimore and Ohio RR.. July "A to %,
valid for return until July 81. Consult
agents.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21

Extra Special Prices on Flooring
and Siding Great chance for cottage build
ers. Phone Eisinger Bros. POO 7th NV.
jy2O-d. eSu,3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21

Today DR.. Jekyn and Mr.. Hyde Act
and others. Majestic Theater Talking
Pictures 1Oc. jy2O-2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21

Money to lend at and 67e on real estate.
Frank T. Rawlings Co.. 1905 "a. ave-
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
Best Value in Flowers.

GUIDE always gives more for the money
than is usual. Finest blooms. 1914 F.
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21

Edge Grain Georgia Flooring, $3.50
per LOO it. Libbey & Co.. 9Th & N. Y. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21

Ceiling Beaded, $3.50 Per 100 Fl.
Frank Libbey & Co.. 9Th & N Y ave-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
Holmes Genuine Homemade Pies

The cleanest and most wholesome pies
You can buy. Made in the real home way
in a clean home bakery. All favorite
kinds. delivered direct. 20c. Holmes Bak-
cry LIST E SITS. Phones Linen. 144O & 14fl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21

Edge Grain Georgia Flooring (Com>
NOM, Sits per 100 it. Libbey & Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21

Mammoth Lawn Fete, Mt. Rainier,
r. I. ave- and Bath st. ne, for new Catho
lie Church. all this week. Supper, amuse-
ments. dancing. Take Maryland cars
running along G to 9th to n. Y. ave. to
d. G. line. Cars stop at grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21

$500 Weekend Excursions
to Atlantic seaside resorts. via Baltimore
& Ohio R.R.. every Friday and Saturday.
Consult agents.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21

Take the Children to Chevy Chase
Lake. 1llumtd. pony track: saddle ponies
and pony teams. Marine Band, dancing
Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21

Shaffer, 18th & I, Makes a Speciality
OF floral designs. Artistic work low prices
-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
$1.25 to Baltimore and Return

every day via the electric line. Twilight
excursions, 800 round trip. 4 pm. re-
turning up to midnight. See time schedule.
-A0yt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21

Pies That Always Taste Good.
Connecticut Pies are made in a clean
modernly equipped bakery of the best an(
purest ingredients. Sold by all grocers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21

North Carolina Siding, $3.50 Per 100
It. Frank Libbey & Co.. 9Th & n Y. ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
Food and Drink Combined.

Malt substance is what gives "Old
Glory" the body and nourishing elements
that make 1t so healthful The dark beer
for you. Abner-Drury Brewing Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21

Very Large Fat. Mackerel, 1Oc;
Good mackerel, &c: herring, l0c doz.; GLIB
sample best flour, 1Sc. ]. T. D. Pyles
stores. jy21-2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
Four Hours Sail on Cool Chesapeake

bay four days a week. $l.0O round trip
See ticket agent THE Electric Line" l4th
& n. Y. ave.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21

Frances Glascoe, colored. thirty years of
age. fell while getting of a street car
yesterday afternoon and was painfully in
jured. The accident occurred near the in
tersection Of 14th and Q streets. The in
jured woman was removed to the Elmer
gency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21

$1.25 to Annapolis and Return
Via THE Electric Line" Visit the T.
s. Naval Academy. See time schedule for
trains.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21

No. Cypress Shingles, $5 Per 1000.
Frank Libbey & Co.. 9Th & N Y. ave.
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21

No Beverages Excel Heurich's Beers
Carefully brewed, amply aged, every bot
tie pasteurized. Order them for family use.
doz. Maerzen or Senate. $1.75; doz. La
ger. 81 so; bottle rebate. SOC. Phone w. 1900
The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-04

No better doctrine can be preach
ed at this time than that of diver
sification. Upon this subject, our
people need line upon line and
precept upon precept. We are
afraid that many of cur farmers
do not fully realize the havoc that
the boil weevil will play. with the
cotton crop another year n all
human probability. The farmer
that depends upon cotton another
year is likely to fird himself in a
sad plight before the end Of the
year. Every farmer needs to
plant literally Of food crops for
man and beast, get a few hogs
and give them careful attention.
Cotton should rot be ignored
entirely, Of course, but only a
small crop should be planted and
that well fortified and worked
rapidly.
The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-04
3 IS SHIFTING

It is an old custom for planta-
ton hands to move from one place
to another, but never so numerous
as this year. The real cause, it is
impossible to say positively, but
it is surmised that some are look
ing for better lands to cultivate,
while Others are undesirable. 1t is
understood that some land owners
are disguised with the class that
works on halves chat is, the PRO
prietor furnishing teams, feed,
implements, etc., besides advanc-
ing their families). Many land
owners prefer renting their lands
at so much an acre and without
any responsibility for advances;
There is another class who could
find land to work On shares, pro-
vided they furnished their own
teams, but, unfortunately, many
farmers have none; hence the
trouble.
The advancing merchant, ex-
periencing last years shortage OF
cotton crop, feels dubious of en-
barking in what may prove worse
this year.