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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-15
RAILROAD FOR GEORGETOWN.
Baltimore and Ohio Company Close
Contract for Building.

contract has been closed by the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Company for
the building Of a single-track road from
the x street bridge in Water street.
Georgetown, along the river TO the Dis
trict line. distance of four miles The
line. is known as the Washington ana
Western Maryland railroad, and when a
road is built from the present terminus
of the Linden branch Of the Metropolitan
branch at Chevy Chase lake to the Po-
tomac river at the District line a con-
nection will be established from tine K
street bridge to the Metropolitan branch
1t Is stated that it IL not the intention
at this time to complete this gap Of five
miles. as only the District porti, Of the
new road Is now to he constructed. The
ultimate purpose Of the railroad company
is to establish In Georgetown a freight
station and bring supplies for the city
from the Metropolitan branch 10 George
town over the new lines when the con-
nection Is made and the entire stretch
Of the road is completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-15
THE THEATER..
1.-THE Bohemian Girl"

Tie Aborn Opera Company will have
reached tire thirteenth week Of the sum-
me-- season at the New National Theater
next Monday night, when they will re-
vive Balfe's romantic masterpiece, 1.-THE
Bohemian Girl" an opera that in last
summers season at this theater proved
the greatest drawing card of the entire
run.
Wednesday night Of next week will wit
ness the celebration OF the one-hundredth
performance. when a handsome souvenir
program will be distributed free to each
patron.
This opera is one OF the most loved Of
the popular classics because Of its many
beautiful and easily remembered melo-
dies. like THE Heart Bowed Down" Il
Gypsy Bride" THE Fair Land OF Pc.
land" Then You'll Remember Me-
Bliss Forever Past" the Gypsy quar-
tet in the second act and many other
tuneful gems.
In arranging the cast Messrs. Ahorn
have selected those artists who have made
the most favorable Impressions in the
past in this and other grand opera. offer
ings. a number OF whom were seen here
In the same roles last SUMMER. Grace
Orr Myers, whose excellent interpreta-
ton of the title and prima donna role Of
Airline a year ago, will be cast for the
same part again. Harold Blake, tenor.
will also appear as before in the role Of
Thaddeus. Edith Bradford will again
have the strongly dramatic character of
the Gypsy Queen. and Phil Branson will
rejoin for his amusing Characterization
OF Florestein. Other popular artists IN
the cast will be Forest HUH in the bari
tone role Of the count; Huntington May
as the reckless. staggering Devilshoof.
chief of the gypsies; G. W. Phillips as the
captain and Mile Murray as Buda.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-15
TO USE SCHOOL FAIRGROUNDS
RULING IN FAVOR OF BOYS
OVER THIRTEEN YEARS.
Announcement Results Of Confe.S
ence of Ofacials-Board Of Edu-
cation Desires Special Fund.

At all city Fairgrounds except those
at the Ludlow and Stevens schools. boys
more than thirteen years of age will here
after be as welcome as those less than
that age
An announcement to the foregoing ef-
feet was the result of conference In the
Franklin School building late yesterday
between Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey
chairman of the board of education's
committee on Fairgrounds and a member
OF the board Of directors of the Wash
ington Playground Association; Capt
James F. Oyster. president Of the board
of education: A. T. Stuart. superintendent
of schools. and Henry S. Curtis. super
visor OF Fairgrounds.
Special arrangements were found to be
necessary at the Garrison and Giddings
schools. At the Garrison the older boys
will only be admitted between 1 o'clock
and O'Clock pm. AS one OF the yards
at that building is filled with pipe and
other material used for repairs to the
school. there is not room enough to let
the older boys and younger children play
there at the same time. The arrange
ments at the Giddings are not yet COM
pleted
Two Yards Too Small.
The Fairgrounds at the Ludlow and
Stevens schools We're found to be too
small to let the older boys play there.
At the Fairgrounds at all except the four
schools named additional room viii be
obtained by cutting gates between the
girls and boys schoolyards. SO the two
can be operated as one playground. This
arrangement will allow the separation
of the older boys from the little children
and let both play.
AN this controversy has arisen because
of the fact that the board OF education
has no funds with which to maintain the
school Fairgrounds q member of the
board of education explained today. 1--WE
rely on the Washington Playground Asso-
citation for maintaining them and there
fore lose our direct control over them.
With our own funds. such as We have for
carrying on all other features Of school
work. We could Systematically direct the
school Fairgrounds and provide for all
children
Members of the board Oh education say
that no rule excluding the older boys
would be promulgated under their direc-
ton of the Fairgrounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-15

BY extending the limit of tickets the
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Com
pany has still further enhanced Inc at
tractiveneEs Of the weekend trips made
via their steamers Fridays and Saturdays.
In addition to the tickets that have been
selling, now are offered Friday to Tues
day and Saturday to Wednesday tickets.
the cost. of course, being higher, though
only a trifle. These rates cover all steam
er expenses and accommodations at the
Chamberlin, Old Point Comfort, for vary
ing periods-one, two or three days, &C.
cordlng to the tins at the disposal OF the
traveller Saturday to Monday round-trip
tickets for the trip exclusively are on
sale as usual this season.. Ticket Offices
are located at eth street wharf and at
EOS 18th street, first floor of the Colorado
building.
River View, the pretty and popular re-
sort of the Washington and Potomac
Steamboat Company on the Potomac in
Maryland, Is now in the height of lis mid
summer beauty, and hundr eds of persons
are visiting the resort daily to escape the
heat of the city and to spend a few
hourse with the quiet pleasure that can he
found there. Dancing is feature OF the
weekday amusements, and Sundays sa-
cred concerts are rendered by the View
Orchestra River View has plenty to
amuse the visitor at all times and a few
hours spent there are hours of pleasure.
The steamer Queen Anne Is making dairy
trips to the resort, leaving here week days
at 10 am, 2:15 and 6:4j pm, and Sun
days at IL am, $50 and els pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-15
Boys on the Corners.
To the Editor Of The Star:

To The Editor Of The Star:
In the hope that this will reach the
eyes Of some person who may be able
to do something, should thank YOU very
much If you would give this space in your
paper.
For some time in the past 1 have no
tfced that young men and boys have not
been allowed to stand on the corners of
this city for fear of being arrested and
fined. What / wish to say in regard to
this is after the boys have been driven
off of the corners several times they
naturally look for place where they
can get together and converse after their
only available places they have for this
enjoyment are the poolroom and the sa-
loon. When they first go into the pool
room they intend to watch the other
pool sharks as they are called. but
sooner or later they acquire the same ex-
pensive habit themselves. and so become
full-fedged sharks themselves.
In answering this some people would
say. why don't they get together in
some of the boys houses and have their
good times?" The simple reason they do
not do this is because the parents Of
the boys do not want crowd Of boys
sitting in their parlors every evening. and
the boys won't stay in their own homes
because they like to stretch themselves
after a days work.
AS far as the harm derived from stand
ing on the corners is concerned 1t can
not be compared with the enormous
amount OF harm forced upon the younger
generation by the policemen who drive
them into the poolrooms and saloons
/ hope something can be done to REM
edy this great injustice to the men and
boys. D. HOWE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-15
home FOR GIRLS OPENS TODAY
GOSPEL ARMY ENTERPRISE Is
LAUNCHED.
Provides Plan for Young Women
Out of Work and Without
Resources or Friends.

The Gospel Army under the leadership
OF Cen. and Mrs. W. e. Mobley. and as
sisted by Col. Mrs. L. A Woodcock has
rented what is known as the John Mar
Shall Hotel. For the past two weeks
workers Of the Gospel Army have been
hard at work raising funds and soliciting
donations Of furniture and fittings.
The home will be open tonight
Ice cream will be served at pm. The
nall is at 21S John Maeshall place.
This home is to protect and furnish free
or charge temporary homes for girls until
employment is found for them. 1t is a
temporary home for the friendess' girl
It's work is not confined to a particular
locality, but its doors are open to the girls
OF this city and surrounding towns; al
creeds are admitted to its shelter: It's
doors are at all times open to receive
those who by sickness or death Of parents
are left without resources to provide the
necessaries of life.
Maj. d. w Cobb jr., national secretary
OF the Gospel Army. discussing the girls
nome and its purposes. says:
In every city SO many girls. who
through the death of parents or Other
poor circumstances in life while out Of
employment have nowhere to go. become
astray by human vultures that are stand
ing around eager to grasp and lay hole
on innocent girls.
That the Gospel Army is engaged in
worthy and beneficent work ] think one
and all will agree. To care and help poor
young girls is surely a work that merits
the support of every one that has an in
terest in his or her fellow creatures.
while there is much restitution in the
world and there are many calls for oul
aid and sympathy, yet the voice o.
mothers daughters should appeal to II:
the strongest. and our first aid shoulc
be to these girls.
ITO properly minister to so many neces
states a large expense. and our onl!
means Of support is the generosity OF Z
contributing public. We have home fol
girls, a working force to care for then
and we have the disposition to do Whaj
we can to alleviate some Of the world
suffering, but there is needed the Co
operation of all In the financial part Of thu
work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-15
Congress Heights.

Raymond Humphrey. twelve-year-old
boy. was handling a toy pistol and a
twenty-two-caliber revolver cartridge at
his home here few days ago when the
cartridge exploded The bullet penetrated
the lads left hand. A physician was sum-
moned. The boy Is now about
Edward J. Newcomb. clerk in charge. of
the Congress Heights post office. has been
notified by c. P. Granfield. first assistant
postmaster general. that the order discon-
tinuing tie post Office at Friendly. Prince
George county, Md. to have been effective
today. has been modified and will not take
effect until August Is. This action has
been taken because of representations
made to the department by Mr. .Newcomb
of the serious inconvenience such a move.
would result in to the residents of tie
will be established. to be served from the
Congress Heights office.
The Sunday school Of the Esther Me-
moral Protestant Episcopal Chapel gave
sion was under the direction Of Edward J.
Newcomb. superintendent. The prize Of
fered to the child WHO disposed OF the
largest number OF tickets was awarded to
little Grace Newcomb.
The last meeting Of the Epworth ga que
Of the Congress Heights Methodist Epis-
copal Church was held at the residence OF
Miss Blanche Brown on 9Th street
Rev. II. g. Spencer. pastor OF TIE Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. preached Sunday
last in the Methodist Episcopal Church at
Brookland, His place here was filled by
Mr. Earl OF Washington.
Rev William Rrayshaw and Mrs. Rray-
shaw OF the Episcopal parish. who have
been attending the sessions OF the Pan
American conference in London. to which
Mr.. Brayshaw was made delegate, last
wrote from Wales. They will not return
before the latter part OF August.
Ixr-{n irSa -
has returned from two-weeks' STAY with
relatives in Reading, Pa
Mrs. Harry Meyers OF Raleigh street has
gone TO York. Pa. to visit her mother
The regular monthly meeting OF the
teachers and officers OF the Sunday school
OF the Methodist Episcopal Church here
was held last evening at The home Of Miss
Rachel Joyce, Gieshoro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-15
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe. Norfolk. Newport News and
all points south every evening In the
year at $50 clock.
Electric trains from 10Th street and
Pennsylvania avenue to Mount Vernon
hourly. In am. to 3 pm. Arlington ano
Alexandra every twenty minutes.
Ferry steamer Lackawanna TO Alexan-
dra every hour and u half from 4 am.
TO y M.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mar
shall Hall leaves 7th street wharf at 10
a m, 80 and $50 pm.
Steamer Queen Anne for River View
leaves 9TH street wharf at 10 am, 2:1o
and Gao pm.
Trains for Chesapeake Beach leave Dis
trict line station al 30 and IL Z. M, 80,
$40. I:f5 and $40 pm.
Steamer jamestown for forty mile
moonlight trip down the Potomac leaves
18th street wharf at 4 p.mt
Steamers of the Maryland, Delaware and
Virginia Railway Company for Baltimore
and other river landings, Mondays,
Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Steamer St Johns for Colonial Beach
leaves 9TH street wharf at S:45 am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-15
Veterans Entertain Veterans.

Members Of Col John Jacob Aston
Camp. Spanish War Veterans. of the
Tinted States Soldiers Home were en-
rertained by Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp
No /. last evening in Costello's Hall. Re
freshments were served. and remarks
were made by Department Commander
Cogan.. Past Commander John Lewis
Smith. Senior Vice Commander Daniel C.
Eberly. g. f. Rausch of Miles Camp
Commander Leahy, Inspector Pearson
tommander Doleraan of Dewey Camp
Junior Vice Commander Hintenacb. Isaac
y. Dolph. Jerry Costello and G.. Leyburn
Shorey OF John Jacob Aston Command
The annual encampment of the Depart
ment of the District of Columbia United
spanish War Veterans. will be held to-
morrow evening in Costello's Hall The
Two candidates for election as depart
ment commander are J. Lyon King of
Lawton Camp and @. L. Rausch of Miles
Camp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-15
Found But One
Cure for Eczema
Many Different Remedies and
Even Hospital Failed-Suffer-
ed 3 Years With Severe Itch
ing, Scurvy Skin-Could Hard
ly Stop Scratching.
THANKFUL FOR PERFECT &.
RESULTS OF GW7TlGWRA

About three years ago was troubled By
severe itching and dry. security skin on my ankles
and feet ! could hardly keep from scrateh hing.
In a few days large red patches appeared and
after that pimples formed. 1 went to the hos
pitaI. and the doctors pronounced 1t a very bad
case Of eczema. l went TO the hospital Two
months and obtained a very little relief, so l
tried many different remedies for at least ten
months. but none seemed to cure me They
would relieve me for week Or two then nv
skin would be full Of pimples. the same as ever
Lately decided to try the Cutcura Remedies,
and I am very thankful did. for after using
the Cnticura Soap. Cuticura Ointment and Cuti.
cura Resolvent Pills. completely cured.
hope that any one suffering as I did will try
the Cuticura Remedies. Miss TeckIa Pech 1922
5th ST.. Highlandtown. Md. Jan. II, 1905
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-15
River Craft on WAYS.

4 steam launch recently purchased at a
government sale by Albert Driflse Of
Alexandria has had her boiler and engine
removed, and Is at Alexandria being con-
vsrted into a gasoline power boat.
\ ix-horse-power motor Is being in
stalled in the craft. She will be ready for
service by the early part Of the coming
week.
1t is expected that the boat will make a
speed of seven or eight miles an hour. She
will be used for pleasure cruising on the
river.
The Washington-owned power launch
Lady Jane. one of the unfortunate craft
damaged in the big storm on the river
Sunday evening last, by being blown upon
old piles at Fort Foote and having her
bottom crushed In. has been raised by
Joseph Heath of this city, and Is at
Deans boatyard near Alexandria for gen.
eral repairs.
The hull of the boat. it is stated. will
have 10 be practically rebuilt. 1t will be
three weeks or longer before she will be
ready for service again.
The large power launch Belle Rose. with
her owner. Capt. o. A. Danzenbaker. and
others aboard. spent day or two at CO.
lonial Beach on the way to New York.
The boat will next be heard from at All
napolis. where she will stop on her way to
Chesapeake City TO go through the canal
to the Delaware river
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-15
Glen Echo Park.

There are said to be few places in and
near Washington that are more popular
with the amusement-loving section Of the
residents than Glen Echo Park. It's sit
uation and its makeup are thought to In
sure this. Another distinction in regard
to Glen Echo Park is the orderfiness Of
the resort. Ever since l.. D. Shaw be-
came the proprietor Of the park, about
three years ago. he has made this one Of
his cardinal principles Of management.
Mr.. Shaw does not sell, nor does he allow
to be sold within his park. spirituous
liquors. The nat went forth three years
ago that any one under the influence Of
strong drink would be denied admission
to the park. Glen Echo has come to be
known as the ideal family resort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-15
Marine Band Concert Chevy Chase
Lake nightly. Dancing: new pony track.
-Advt.
Veteran Telegrapher Dead.

veteran telegraph operator, will take place
from the family residence. 1919 Sd street
northeast. at $40 O'Clock tomorrow morn
ing. Mr.. Ra bbitt was born in Montgom-
cry county, Nd, more than ssventy-two
years ago. He had been a Morse tele-
graph operator for more than forty-five
years and was associated with Thoma
A Edison for thirty years.
Five sons all of whom have followed
the fathers example in adopting the
electrical business as ii means of Iiveli-
hood survive him. His death was due
IN paralysis. from which ne suffered for
the past three years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-15
Eight New Pharmacists.

Announcement has been made by the
board Of pharmacy that eight candidates
have passed the qualifying examinations
held July and 10 and all have been Ii
censed TO practice pharmacy in the Dis
trict Of Columbia The list includes Car
roll Graham Deming. Ernest Hamilton
Steele, Bernhard Rudolph Preuss, Will
liam Sidney Jones, Washington Roby
Boyer Morris 4. Pozen, Frederick VIII
liam Thomas and Miss Nellie Gertrude
o Donnell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-15
IBA[BV'@ DIE|lD(GHl7
And Mothers Comfort in
Cuticura SOAP and Ointment

Not only are Cuttcura Soap and Clticra Oint-
nent. the great Skin Cure. the purest. sweetest
and most effective for preserving, purifying and
beautifyiDR the skin, scalp. hair and hands Of
infants and children. but they afford instant
relief and refreshing sleep for skin ba
and rest for tired mothers In the severest case,
OF disiiguring. itching. burning. bleeding scaly
crusted or pimpiy humors. eczemas rashes irrits
tions, determinations and channes and point to
u speedy cure when all else fails
Cuticura Soap t25cl to Cleanse the Skin Curl
cura Ointment t:sDci To Heal the Skin, and Cuti-
cura Reso!vent G0c' Tor in the form Of Chocolate
Coated Pills 25c per vial OF 6G to Purify the
Blood Sold throughout the word. Potter Drug
l. Chem Corp, Sole Props. Boston, Mass.
DMaied Free. Cuticura Book On Skin Diseases
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-15
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Survivors Association Elects ON

The Survivors Association District Of
Columbia Volunteers of 1851. met Monday
evening in ST. Joseph's Hall. 9TH and H
streets President Braund presiding. A
large amount of routine business was
Transacted, and officers for the ensuing
year were elected and installed by ex-
President ]. r Ford as follows: Presi-
dent T. Edward Clark: first vice presi-
dent, Theodore Friebus: second vice pres
ident Daniel Genan; recording secretary,
William II. Braund; financial secretary,
J. T. Ford: treasurer, l.. p. Seibold. and
guard James Sheckells.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-15
FIGHTS EXTRADITIOE.
Albert L. Raymond Declines to Re
turn Here Willingly.

Capt. Boardman, chief Of detectives. has
received word from Detective Baur of the
headquarters staff, who went to St.
Louis several days ago to bring back
to this city Albert L. Raymond. that the
latter is fighting extradition. Requisition
papers have been sent from the United
States attorneys Office here to ST. Louis.
Raymond was convicted in the Cnlni-
nal Court in this city about four years
ago TO: libel and was sentenced to a
term of five years in the penitentiary. He
appealed and was admitted to bail. AS
soon az the upper court sustained the
sentence of the lower court Raymond.
it is declared. jumped his bond. and re-
Gently was arrested in st. Louis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-15
BROWNS WHILE Swimming.
William Carpenter Loses Life in
Eastern Branch.

William Carpenter, colored, twenty-four
years Of age of Bowen avenue. Hillsdale,
was drowned about S:15 O'Clock last even
ing while swimming in the Eastern branch
near the gashouse wharf, foot of 18th
street southeast.
The harbor masters office was notified
and the crew recovered the body about
1920 o'clock last night and removed
It to the morgue.
Carpenter bad been swimming only a
few minutes. when he cried for help and
sank Two colored boys swan to the spot
when he went down, but were unable to
rescue him. as he did not appear again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-15
New Fog Signal at Baltimore.

The lighthouse authorities In charge Of
this district are having a new fog signal
apparatus installed at the light station.
Sandy Point. at the entrance to Baltimore
channels. and about August there will
be ready for service at the station third
class Daboll trumpet 10 sound during
thick or foGgy weather blast Of three sec
onds' duration separate by an interval OF
seven. In case the trumpet does no.,
sound under the weather conditions for
which it IL intended d bell will be struck
by hand every ten seconds. -. ..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-15
Accused of Stealing Jewelry.

The grand jury has returned an in
dictment against Leon krooler charging
him with the embezzlement of con-
siderable amount of jewelry from his en-
ployer. Abraham Raboy March - last
\ detective will be sent TO Chicago, where
krooler is under arrest to bring him to
this Jurisdiction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-15
Summer Specials-Artistic Designs
and clusters. 81 and up. Blackstone, 14&H
-Advt.
To Manage Government Exhibit.

The President. has appointed Assistant
Secretary J. E. Wilson of the Interior De-
partment. w. de c. Ravenel of the Ma
tional Museum and W. NJ Geddes OF the
Treasury Department members of the
board OF management OF the government
exhibit at the AlaskaYulson Pacific ex-
position to be held at Seattle. Washing
ton. next year. for which exhibit Con-
Rress appropriated 5000, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-15
Anything to Sell?

II YOU have personal effects of any kind
10 dispose of send them to Sloans. 1907
q St, where you will get the benefit of
honest competition resulting in good
prices. avoiding publicity and the annoy
ance of possible purchasers running over
Your hone Sales every Saturday. Phone
Main liGs.-AdVt.