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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-15
MAccABEEs' DEAD HoNoRED.
Anacostia Tents Hold Memorial
Services in Masonic Hall.

Anacostia Tent, No. T. knights of the
Maccabees. held its annual memorial ex-
ercises in confmemoration of departed
members yesterday afternoon. beginning
at 3 o'clock, in the Masonic Hall in Ana
costa.
The place of assembly held large audi
ence. John T. Dent of Anacostia Tent was
presiding officer.
Occupying conspicuous place in the
hall was a large shield. on which were
inscribed the names Of the deceased men,
bers Of the organization. This was ap-
propriately decorated with flowers. The
program opened with the singing of
Nearer. My God. to Thee" by the audi
ence. Rev. George NJ. Cummings. pastor
Of Garden Memorial Presbyterian Church.
followed with invocation.
Chairman Dent delivered an Introductory
address. outlining the significance Of the
occasion. The roll of deceased members
was called by r. A. Estep. recording
vim Roland, John T. Barrett Albert B.
Sansbury. Edward A Craig and John T.
Harrison.
This was followed by the presentation
to the tent from Anacostia Council. No.
JIG. Junior Order of United American Me-
chanics, of a wreath Of flowers which
was placed upon the memorial shield.
Henry S. Stowe of Anacostia Council
made the presentation.
Fred N Weber delivered an address
discussing the benefits of fraternalism
and commencing the memorial service for
departed members. Miss Emma Robey
of the Anacostia Baptist Church choir
sang a solo.
Rev. George 81. Cummings preached the
memorial sermon, containing references
to the departed members and the custom
OF honoring their memory. The choir sang
an anthem An address by John +. May
followed
After singing by the choir and audience
benediction by Rev. Mr.. Cummings closed
the services The choir Of the Anacostia
Baptist Church participated in the must
cal program.
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Persons in the house heard the door
close when Barnes departed. but paid nc
attention to it. thinking it was made by
one of the sons going to his place OF
employment Mr.. Barnes failure to re-
turn home in time for breakfast made
his wife and other members of the fam.
lily feel that something was wrong. bu,
1t was not until Detective Smith called
tina. they even suspected he had gone
away for the purpose Of taking his life
During the many years Barnes was in
the employ of the express company he
had charge of one of the wagons, bu,
two years ago he met with an accident
sustaining an injury to his leg. Since
then he had been employed as messen-
ger on one of the money wagons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-15

commission in carrying out President
Roosevelt's instructions in compliance
with Panama's request to investigate all
the details relating to the pending presi-
Dental elections.
In consequence of these articles the
committee i'm charge of Senior. Obaldia' s
campaign has issued a declaration, in
which the insinuations and charges are
denied.
THE state and country" the declaration
says. have absolute faith that the United
States will assume its engagement guar
anteefng that Panama will have an cleo
ton which shall be open. free and fair"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-15
FUNERAL OF A. c. THoRNETT.
Services to Be Held Tomorrow From
Residence of Brother.

Funeral services for Augustus Chippen-
dale Thornett. who died early yesterday
morning at Providence Hospital. will be
held at the residence of his brother. F. A.
ThorAett pa 9th street northeast. tomor'
row afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. Interment
will be in Congressional cemetery.
Mr. Thornett was fifty-one years Of age.
and had been employed in clerical ca
pacity for a number of years by the
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Com
pany. He was taken i'll one month ago,
and shortly thereafter was removed TO
Providence Hospital. Death was due to
a complication of diseases.
Two children, Helen Louise Thornett
and Alfred Richardson Thornett. fourteen
and twelve years of age. respectively.
survive Mr.. Thornett.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-15
LEAPS FROM THE new BRIDGE
WILLIAM II. BARNES COMMITS
SUICIDE Y DROWNING.
Jumps Into Anacostia River Before
Daylight This Morning-Su6ered
From Insomnia.

Members Of the crew OF the police boat
and a number Of boatmen residing in the
southeast section OF the city were drag
ging the Anacostia river near the navy
yard bridge early this morning for the
body of William H. Barnes. who was re-
ported to have jumped overheard shortly
before 2:3O o'clock this morning.
Barnes. who was sixty-six years OF age.
been employed by the Adams Express
Company for more than thirty years.
Easter Sunday morning the body of his
brother, Charles Albert Barnes. was
found in his room in the street house.
death having occurred from inhaling illu-
minating gas. Since then William H.
Barnes had worried so much that he was
unable to sleep. Due to insomnia, it is
believed. his mind became unbalanced and
he jumped overoard while in that condi-
ton.
George Langley, employed on the new
bridge, saw the man when he started
across the bridge. He also noticed him
when he stopped on the draw and partly
..srobed. Langley shouted to Barnes.
but the only response was the sound Of
the body splashing in the water. Before
he could reach the draw the body had dis
appeared beneath the surface. The police
of the fifth and harbOr precincts were
notified and members of the. crew Of the
police boat were at work before daylight.
Leaves Clothing on Bridge.
Several articles Of wearing apparel. a
black SLOUGH hat and a cane were found
on the draw of the bridge. The water
at that point is more than fifteen feet
deep at high tide. Written in a note
book in one Of the pockets of the coat
were the name and address of Barnes.
the only other articles in the book being
an undertakers receipt for the funeral
expenses of his brother and a newspaper
clipping giving an account Of his brother
death and funeral. 1t was By the finding
of the book and contents that Detective
Smith of the fifth precinct was able to
bring about the Identification Of the body.
He went to the e street address and
learned from Mrs. Barnes the supposed
cause Of the suicide.
From Easter Sunday until her husband
left home this morning. his wife said.
he had suffered from insomnia. Last night
there was a gathering Of friends at the
house and it was after 10 o'clock when
Mr. and Mrs. Barnes retired. The hus-
band complained that he was unable
TO sleep and walked about the house. re-
turning to his bed before midnight. Mrs
Barnes thought it was between and 4
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lateral each; Harry Pattie and John
Pickard. feloniously assaulting and rob-
bling Peter Pullman. case continued until
Friday next; Viola Jackson. colored. dis
orderly conduct. fined IS; John Britts.
drunken and disorderly conduct. fine IS:
Edward Bromley and John Barnes. disor-
erly conuct on the electric cars. fine $1O
each.
Henry Pattie. twenty-nine years Of age,
| who claims Warrenton, Va. as his home,
and Jake Pickard. who says his age is
| sixteen and his home New York, locked
| up at police headquarters on "a charge OF
| assaulting and robbing Peter ]. Pullman
Of 1913 King street Saturday night, were
Goods and Policemen Henderson and
Nicholson near the dyke west Of this
! city.
The remains of Robert Matthews. SON
Of Jonathan Matthews Of this city. who
| died in Seattle. Washington, June last.
reached here this morning. After brief
funeral services. which will probably be
held this evening. the body will be shipped
to Loudoun county. Va. for burial
Mary Elizabeth. infant daughter of Wal
ing at her parents residence. 1888 Duke
street
The remains of Margaret I. Knoxville,
fourteen years Of age. who died in Wash
ington Saturday last. will be brought here
at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon and
| buried in the Methodist Protestant ceme-
terry.
Judge L. C. Barley OF the corporation
court Of this city Is today holding the cir
cult court at Manassas. Prince William
county. Va. and is hearing arguments in
the chancery case Of Sullivan against
Lansburg. The suit involves the owner
ship of some property In Prince William
county near Quantico.
Excavation for the bank building to be
erected by the First National Bank on
the north side Of King street between
Pitt ana st. Asaph streets was begun
this morning by Cassidy & Co., contract
ors, of Washington. The structure will
be completed. it is expected, the latter
part of December.
Boy Shoots Himself.
Charles Macrae. fourteen years of age.
yesterday morning accidentally shot him.
self in the right knee with a pistol The
bullet was a .32-caliber and penetrated
the knee. The accident happened aboard
the sailing vessel E. S. Crowell The lad
was conveyed to the Alexandria Hospi-
tai. where he is treated by DR.. T. NJ
Jones./
Elaborate programs were given last
night in the churches which observed
Children's day services. All were we'll
attended. The Methodist Protestant.
Trinity Methodist Episcopal and the First
Baptist churches celebrated.
The Episcopal High School will give it's
annual hop Of the season tonight at Nc
Burney's Hal. A large number CT guests
are expected to be present. including
many from out Of the city. The COM
mencement exercises Of the above school
will begin tomorrow night. when the
Fairfax and Blackford literary societies
diplomas will take place Wednesday aft
ernoon.
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HAPPENINGS IN ALEXANDRIA
HIGH SCHOOL
HOLDS COMMENCEMENT.
Excavation for New Bank Building
Begun-Boy Shoots Self
in Knee.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

correspondence
ALEXANDRIA. Va. June Is. 1908.
The annual commencement exercises of
the pubic Washington High School for
boys was held at that school this morn
ing. Col. T. H. Ficklin. principal OF the
school. awarded the superintendent gold
medal for general excellence in studies
throughout the year to Charles William
Wright. Diplomas of graduation were
awarded to Charles William Wright,
Charles Fletcher Dyson. Laurence Doug
las Smith and Daniel Bishop Arnold.
In the ninth grade diplomas were
| awarded the following: Charles Aubrey
Callahan. Lawrence William Corbett,
Reginald Francis Cox, Julian O'Kane
Downey, Benedict Marion Hopkins, Leon
tin.
In the eighth grade the following re-
ceived diplomas: William Jefferson Cox,
Richard Hartshorne Fawcett, John RAN
dolph Simms and Irving Alexander Ten
In Capt. William H. Sweeney's room
seventh grade diplomas were awarded as
follows: William A. Barnett. Depew
Ghauncey Charles Corbett. CORTLAND
Chaplin Evans. Frank Hill. John D. John
son, Irwin Lindsey, Harry Leake. Gilbert
Minor, Joseph Owens. William O'Neal.
FRANK PeVerlI, James Pullman, Earl
Wells. William Woolls.
In the sixth grade taught by Mr.. Ger
aid Jones. those receiving certificates
were Matthew Arena. Thomas Bayne,
Harold Sherot. Edward Clark. Harry
Chilly. Raymond Devers. Frank Fannon,
John Gaines, John Igoe. Thomas Jones,
Douglas Lindsey. Harry Mankin. Paul
Miller, Walter l.. Nails. Louis Patter-
son. George Petit, William Philip,
George Pitt, Hermann Pohl, L. Roberts.
n. Roberts. William ToppinI and John
Underwood.
Disposition Of Police Court Cases.
There was an unusually large docket in
the police court this morning Justice
Thompson disposed of the following
cases: Stephen O'Brien and James Tor
bin. vagrancy. acquitted; Philip Toler.
colored. suspected Of the larceny Of a
dog from Thomas Nesbit. case continued
until tomorrow: Alfred johnson, George
Grueninger and William Warren. colored,
| trespassing on the property Of the South
ern Railway Company. fined S. each:
Ernest Idenson and Frederick Sisson.
disorderly conduct and fighting the for
mer acquitted and the latter fined IS;
Eugene Lucas. suspicion Of forgery. case
continued until Friday next: Charles
Pearson and, Frank Pearson, drunken
and disorderly conduct. forfeited 50 COL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-15
Street Car Hearing Next Monday

Secretary Moseley of the interstate COM
merces commission stated today that the
commission will be prepared a week from
today TO take up for consideration the
recent complaint of the Brightwood Citi.
zens Association with reference to
through service TO the new Union station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-15
Not Alarmed by Absence.

O'Clock this morning when he left the
room and went to the lower floor.
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Unprofessional.
From Parsons Weekly.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the
immortal Sherlock Holmes" has been
telling a funny story He was once called
into consultation when a burglary look
place at a public house in Haslemere.
where he was then living. He carefully
examined the spot and made elaborate
notes. and while he was doing SO the
village constab BILE. a large. red-faced man.
went out and seized the actual oulprit
and marched him of to JAZZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-15
TO BE FREE, OPEN AND FAIR.
United States Expected to Conduct
Satisfactory Election in Panama.

PANAMA, June 15.-Several newspapers
here which are opposing the candidacy
Of Senior Obaldia for the presidency have
recently published articles tending to Gre
ate doubts as to the impartiality of prom
tnent members Of the United States gov
eminent and certain officials of the canal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-15
Building Permit Issued,

4 building permit was issued TODAY by
Acting Inspector Poynton to r. F. Brad
bury to build three two-story frame dwell.
ings. 80. 81. 80 Naylor street southeast
architect.-R. Bradbury; builder. r. r.
Bradbury: estimated cost s. 400
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-15

1t matters little what 1t is that you
want-whether a situation or a servant
want ad III The Star will reach the
person who can all your need.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-11-18
Won buelow
 Achieves Much

Herast News Special to the Graphic.
 Germany, Nov. 17---Empcror Will liam has surrcnedred to the public clamor over the famous interview given without sanction of the min istry and has promised to heed the will of the people and abandon per sonal government. Chancellor Von BueloW today met the Sovereign and told him buntly he must quit the divine right policy or cabinet would resign Buelow's action is looked up- on as greater than anything ever achieved by Bismark At the end ot the conference which Vas hel,l at the Potsdam, the Emperor declared con corning the interview: "It is the bitterest moment of my life" All. papers commend the Ruler for his course.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-11-18
CHINESE REFORM
 FEARS REACTION
Charge Boldly Made That Yuan Sinai Kai Poisoned the Emperor-Is Now Prime Minster-Chinese Reform Association Will Demand That He Be "Done Away With'

Ne" York, Nov. l7.-~Despite the fact that late cable reports from Pe- kin declare the regency of Prince Chun in China. following the death os the emperor and the empress dow. aser. means period of progressive rcttilns and the introduction of many Western methods into the i,noa.isl palace, members of the Chinese Re- foln Association in this city ara in- clned to the belief that the su iden deaths of the rulers of the >nplre srell nothing but reaction fo. Cl.;na and a further retarding of the pro- eress they had hoped for.
 These reformers boldly assert :iat the elnperors taking off was the re- suit Of foul play. They apparently are not concerned as to the manner of he empress dowager's death. but declare that if the emperor Kuaag Hsu had survived the dowager he would have given new impulse to the reforms which he advocated In lS9S. while temporarily advised ov Rang Iu Wei, now the head of the Chinese reform movement throughout
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-11-18
Department ot Insurance and Real Estate

A policy from our Insurance De- partment Is sure cure for all wor- ries, cares and doubts. that threaten agents of companies with limited as- sets.
 Our Companies are the largest and strongest in the world, and our agency Is a permanent one.
 A purchase through our Real Els tate Department will always be q satisfactory one.
 We can sell you beautiful home for cash Or monthly payments.
 We have several building lots To- cated In different parts of the city which we are selling cheap.
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 We are agents for number Of ac- ceptable dwelling houses. located in desirable neighborhoods. which we will rent for a far price If you are in need of a nice house. tet us show rou what we have on our fist
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-11-18
Labor Dinner
 Given By Roos eveIt

Herast News Special to the Graphic.
 Washington, Nov. i7.~-PfesidenG Roosevelt today gave the much her aided Labor Dinner" at the White House. Amcug the guests Were mem bers of Supreme Court, Gen. Leonard Wood, F., T.. Clark, Interstate Com merce Commissioner, Charles F. Neil, Labor Commissioner, Clifford Pinchot, Forester; Congressman Herbert Par sons, Warren Stone Chief Of tni brotherhood of Engineers, John Hama han. of the Brotherhood of Firemen; W. s. Garter, Secretary of the Bro therhood of Firemen; F. H. Morris, Grand Master of the Railway Train men and T. l. Dolan head steam ti.edgemen.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-11-18
May Be Revolution
 In Chinese Empire

 Iterast News Special to the Graphic.
 Pckin, Nov. l7.--Many revolution ary leaders are reported to have ar rived in the past few days. It is feared that an attempt will be made to overthrow Manchu Dynasty GranG Councillor Yuan Shi Kai who will re- organize the government. He claims to have the support of Great Britain and the United States, should a revol- ntion be declared and will succeed Rang Yu Wei. Most popular man in Empire will be put on the throne. The people are now convinced that the Emperor died a natural death but doubt how the DoWaSer died
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-11-18

2eS to the addition of more members and fewer new lodges, prcferring rath- er to increase the membership O. the present subordinate lodges and 10 or eaniae new lodges He believed that the constitution should be so changed as to require double the number Of charter members now required. ln granting the petitions for new lodges he had followed the laws of the Grand Body. but believed that utilization with the nearest lodge would have ue1 the end.
 Foreign Grand Representatives.
 fh,. relations of the Grand Lodge with foreign jurisdictions have been harmonious during the year and Grand Master Greeson made the fol lowing recommendations for repre- sentatiyes ill foreign countries:
 C. C. lamby. Prescott, near Grand Lodge South Wales.
 l.. r. kempner. Sloan Springs. near Grand Lodge Nova Scotia.
 w. C. Rodgers, Nashville. near Grand lodge British Columbia.
 w. s. Chas5ain. Yellviile, near Grand Lodge Queensland.
 NJ, J. Manning, Clarendon. nea! Grand Lodge Saskatchewan. Lodge Saskatchewan.
 r. l.. Woilverton, Blythevillc. ne.ir Grand Lodge Illinois.
 w. E. Clark. Beyryville. near Grand Lodge Porto Rico.
 David I. Mills, Pine Bluff. near Grand Lodge Tennessee.
 R. \. Rowe, Fort Smith, near Grand Lodge Vermont. Upon recommendation Of the grand masters of respective grand lodges a commission was issued to Edueadf Soublette, of Santiago de Chile. as grand representative Of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas. near Grand Lodge 'oi Chile
 The report closed with the enumer- ation of the execution of deeds for property to subordinate lodges. From tho grand masters report the Arkansas Jurisdiction is found to be in sp!endid condition. with harmony and good will prevailing throughout the State.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-11-18

the world
 The followers ill this city 0! the re form movement, headed by Rang Yu Wei, were in something of a fermcnt over the situation that has developed in China and declare that the domin- ance of Yuan Shi kai. viceroy of Pe Chi Ii and president of the board of foreign relations, who is generally re ported now to be in control of affairs, means reactionary tendency which they declare cannot but be hurtful to the empire.
 The Chinese Reform Association branch in this city, which includes in it's membership, daughter of the great reformer, Rang Yu Wei him self. gave out a copy and translation of E code dispatch received yesterday from Shanghai The translation as announced. Is as follows:
 Emperor Was Poisoned.
 Yuan Sinai Kai poisoned the em- peror. Please cable to Pekin to at tack him."
 It was declared at the Mott street headquarters of the association that
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-11-18

identical dispatches had been sent to branches of the Reform Association in
 various sections of the world and that demands would he made upon Prince Chm, the new regent, to de pose Yuan Sinai kai from power and to do away with him. It was de- ciarcd thai Prince Chun's failure to act upon the requests of the reform association, cabled to Pekin from every quarter of the globe, would make the prince himself m object of
 tine associations attack.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-11-18
The Oil Inquiry
 Is Still On

Herast News Special to the Graphic.
 New York, Nov. 17-William Rocke- feller, yice-president of the Standard Oil, was today served with a sub poena to testify in the government suit to oust the Oil trust. John D, Rockefeller's testimony will relate to the development of Pennsylvania and Ohio oil fields. He has been familiar izing himself with data for a month Archbold will tell why he quit the fight as an independent against the Standard and joined forces with it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-11-18
1lle Bank of Pine Bluff, 7, Forger's Life Is
 Threatened by Mob

Hearst News Special to Graphic.
 Chicago. Nov. l7.--pctcr Van Wis sinsen vas moi taken to the pcni- tentiarF today. remaining 10 straighten out the tanglc in his spec nations which now amount To $25O,- 900. Federal Judge Bethea today appointed w. C Niblack receiver. Involuntary bankruptcy proceedings have been filed. A crowd of angry clients, who had been duped, swarm ed around the jail. threatening the life of the prisoner
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-11-18
Mrs Eastman
 Weeds Edwards s

Herast News Special to the Graphic.
 Ashville, x. C., Nov. 17.-Mrs. Sophia Harrison Eastman, daughter of Carter Harrison, of Chicago, was married this afternoon to Baker Ed wards by justice of the Peace, Min isters refused to perform the cere- mony Thursday the case against them for living in the same house without being married will be heard.