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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
ABANDONED BARGEs BURN.
Two Old Hulks Allowed to Be Con-
sumed to Waters Edge.

There was a fire on the river front yes
terday evening that did not cause the
sounding of an alarm. nor did the District
fireboat Firefighter go into service.
About a month ago two old coai-carry-
ing barges which had been lying at
the mouth of the James Creek canal for
two or three years were f1oated on a
high tide In a heavy northerly gale
they wde blown across the Eastern
branch to the reclaimed flats off St.
Elizabeth Asylum grounds. There they
have remained. without any effort being
made to float them.
Yesterday they caught on fire and burn
ed to the waters edge. How the fire
started Is not known. AS the old vessels
were of no particular value and we're
where they could do no damage they
were left to burn undisturbed.
These barges were brought here from
the north several years ago. and for a
time they were used by the Allegheny
Coal Company in the transportation OF
soft coal from this city to river points.
About four years ago this business was
stopped.
The barges that burned yesterday. with
several others. were moOred at the mouth
Of the James Creek canal. No care was
taken Of them and they have been grad
uaily going to pieces.
The burning of the old vessels made
quite spectacular fire and attracted
much attention from the passengers on
the excursion steamers last night. They
were still smoking this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
A Single Treatment

Consisting of warm bath with Cuticura Soap.
a gentle application OF Cuticura Ointment. and
a mild dose of Cuticura Resovent or Pills, Is
often sufficient to afford instant relief, permit
rest and sleep. and point to speedy cure Of
torturing. dishguring eczemas. rashes, feelings,
irritations, and nfammations Of the ekin and
scalp. from infancy TO age. when all else falls.
Cuticura Soap l25c, Ointment tJ0c,, Resolvent
tJ0c,. and Pills csc per vial of So). are sold
throughout the world. Potter Drug & Chem.
Corp. Sole Props. l37 Columbus ave-. Boston.
II Mailed free. Cuticura Book on Skin Diseases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
Yachts in Potomac Waters.

The work of overhauling and calking
the decks of the steam yacht Giavota.
belonging to John r. Dos Passos of New
York. has been completed. Capt Davis
master. has his crew cleaning decks and
removing all sign of paint and grease left
BY the calkers.
In the past month the Giavota has been
given a thorough overhauling inside and
out. She now looks as neat as possible.
1t is probable she will sail for the
mouth of the river during the coming
week with her owner and his family
aboard for a trip to the country home Of
Mr.. Dos Passos in Westmoreland county,
Va. on the lower Potomac.
The handsome steam yacht Chilhowee
of Baltimore. which arrived here Thurs
day evening. coaled yesterday and will
sail for a cruise on the bay. The yacht
Is owned by William H. Evans of Balti-
more. She is a wooden-hull vessel Of
ninety-hve tons gross and is ITO feet
long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
Visit Chesapeake Beach
Saturday and Sunday. See ad. page 10.
Funeral of Musician.

Musical circles lost a devoted member
by death when John Just, regarded as one
of the best amateur flute players Of the
National capital. passed away last Thurs
day morning. Mr.. Just was for many
years a member Of the Georgetown Or
chestra being also connected at different
times with a number Of the best amateur
orchestras of the city. During the sea-
son Just closed he was one of the first
flute players of the Apollo Orchestra Of
McKendree Sunday school.
Messrs. Albert p. Johnston. director.
and Ryal G. Albertson. concert master of
the latter organization, and Frank T..
Israel superintendent of the McKendree
Sunday school, were among the pail
bearers who accompanied the remains to
Prospect Hill cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
FOR SUMMER OUTINGS
COMMITTEE PREPARES CAMP
GOOD WILL.

Headquarters Of the Associated Chari-
ties. 81 G street, Is bustling with the ac-
tivities of the summer outings committee.
Capt. Andrew Parker, aid-de-camp and
acting paymaster. District Of Columbia
Militia. is experimenting the setting up
Of twenty tents at Camp Good Will. where
fifty mothers and children are to be re-
ceived the LIST of July. This Is only
part Of the work of the summer outings
committee. which includes smaller
camp called Pleasant Camp. large picnic
parties to Chesapeake Beach, trolley rides
for invalds and small outings for mothers
and children.
Capt. Parker. as treasurer. has acknowl-
edged the following contributions:
Mrs Robert H. Gunnell, 81: Walter
Allen ST. A. S. Worthington. $1O Mrs.
Robert H. Gunnell. 81: Barry Mohun. 81:
Arthur NJ Churchill. $40; Mrs. Robert II.
GunneI. 81: Miss Anna Grove and Miss
Catherine Tonge. SO: Young Friends AS
ISOLATION. s.: Miss Florence Ball. % cents:
William Wilson Finley. $40: Berwyn
Chapel Sunday school. 81; Admiral and
Mrs George c. Remey. s.: Mrs. J. Henry
Black. s.: Mrs. Philip F. Larner, $40: pro-
ceeds from lawn fete given by j. r. Z.
Club. S17.36: DR.. Jesse H. Ramsburgh. -:
for the children's summer home. 81: Fred.
G. Mexican. $; Miss Claire NJ SGhayer'
s.: Admiral j. E. Pillsbury. s.: S. Willis
Tucker 81: the Misses Smith. s.: DR.. H.
M. Schooley. 81: Gen. Calvin Dewitt. $40:
c. G. Patterson. s.; Arthur l.. Bryant. -;
Master Egbert Kent Clark. s.; Mrs. Annie
Rosen 81: Charles L. Finley. 81: Frank
Metzerott. s.: Jacob Russell. SO; Edward
G. McCalmont. s.; o. NJ. Bryant. 81; Or.
George NJ. Kober. 81: F. A. Wood. 81;
Mrs Mary E. Reynolds. s.: John Scriv-
ener. S.; William A. McKenney, s.: Henry
Brewood. 81; Prof. Frank B. Littell. s.:
Vinton A. Holbrooke. 81: z. d. Gilman.
81: Woodward & Lothrop. $25: Henry r.
Williams, s.; Mrs. Anna p. Clapp. $lO r.
H. Snyder & Co., $: D. ]. Muir
nhy & and Ernest MI Mirick SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
EXCURSIONS.

When the big steamer jamestown Of the
Norfolk and Washington line steams out
from her wharf. foot of 7th street. every
evening at she carries capacity crowds
to enjoy an eighty-mile round-trip sail on
the beautiful Potomac. Excellent music
is furnished throughout the evening by
her orchestra, and dancing is INDUCED in
with enthusiasm. The palm garden, in
reality the cafe, is unique and delightful
place to enjoy the refreshments provided
Trips are made nightly. Sundays included.
Easily the most accessible and delightful
of Washington's suburban resorts, Chevy
Chase Lake continues to command the
patronage of the majority of those who
seek refined amusement in the evening.
Music lovers in particular enjoy the night
ly concerts rendered by the United States
Marine bandsmen. Special concerts are
given Sunday evenings. when dancing.
which concludes weekday evenings, Is
eliminated. The pavilion is quite the larg-
est hereabouts, and the floor is kept in
perfect condition. insuring the maximum
of enjoyment for those partial to this
and dancing pavilion at Chevy Chase
Lake is entirely free.
The big steamer st. Johns is making her
daily trips to Colonial Beach and large
throngs are going to the Atlantic City of
Washington to enjoy days outing. The
st. Johns leaves here at 5:45 o'clock this
evening. She sails again at S:45 tomorrow
morning, and will make one Of her quick
runs to the Beach, arriving there shortly
after 1 pm. Four and half hours will
be given to enjoy the fine boating. bathing
and grabbing. and the steamer will leave
for home at 6 PM, reaching here about
1920 pm. Stops are made at Alexandria
on all trips.
Sunday Is always the business mans
day at beautiful River View, and many
hundred of the business and professional
men of the city take advantage of the
trips of the fine steamer Queen Anne to
the resort to enjoy a day Of pleasure
where the delightfully."- cool breezes blow
The steamer leaves her wharf here at IL
am, 2:3O and 6:15 pm. and many 20
down on the early trip. find comfortable
place on the high hill overlooking the
river and spend several hours there watch
ing the ever-varying scene on the Poto-
mac. Amusement of a good, clean, healthy
kind can be found at the View by those
who want to be amused. and a special
feature of the days entertainment tomor-
row will be the sacred co9certs by the
View orchestra. which are given every
Sunday afternoon and evening. The Queen
Anne will make several trips from River
View to this city during the day, the
last one being made at $50 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
FISH ARE SCARCE.
Receipts by River Steamers Light
and Demand Is Small.

Receipts Of fish from the nets in the
lower Potomac have been light for the
past two or three weeks The river
steamers bring up one or two barrels
each trip from the lower river harves
Receipts are also light from the James
river and from the fisheries on the At
lantic coast in the vicinity of Norfolk
There were but five barrels of fish aboard
the Norfolk line boat yesterday morning
for the dealers here. This morning the
receipts were again light.
The bulk Of the trout. sea bass and
other varieties Of salt water fish on sale
at this city come by rail from Atlantic
City and points on the New Jersey
coast.
While the receipts are light the demand
= also light. Fish are reported as selling
at low prices. as is generally the case In
the summer months.
Crabs, both hard and soft sheiled. are
received by the dealers at the wharf mar
ket in large quantities and sell at rather
low prices. Crabs and clans are taking
the place Of fish for a summer diet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe, Norfolk. Newport News
and all points south every evening In the
year at $50 o'clock
Electric trains from 10Th street and
Pennsylvania avenue to Mount Vernon
hourly. 10 am. to pm. Arlington ana
Alexandria every twenty minutes
Ferry steamer Lackawanna to Alex
andria every hour and a half from am
10 6 pm
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mar
shall Hall leaves eth street wharf at IL
am, 2:3O and $50 pm.
Steamer Queen Anne for River View
leaves It'll street wharf at 10 am. 2:1o
and Gas pm.
Trans for Chesapeake Beach leave Dis
trio; line station at OBS and IL am, $50.
4. ~. and 9:45 pm.
Steamer jamestown for a forty-mile
moonlight trip down the Potomac. leaves
9Th street wharf at pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
SALE OF HOUSES.
Recent Transaction Reported by the
F. II. Smith Company.

The F. H. Smith Company. 1406 New
York avenue, this week closed the sale OF
eight houses to a client, who will hold
the same as an investment. They are 1918,
1922. 1924, 1926, 1923. 1880. 1882 and 1884
G street southeast. These houses are of
type that is greatly in demand, being
two-story bricks, with large front porches.
The same company has just sold for a
client the brick dwelling, 1915 18th street
northwest, for $500. 1t is a three-story
and cellar. bay-window dwelling. with
press brick front. The purchaser will
hold the same as an investment, and is
having plans made looking to the chang
ing Of 1t into a small. modern apartment
house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
Aeronautics at Seattle Exposition.

Notice has been received at the War
Department that the management of the
Yukon Alaska Pacific exposition has de-
cided to establish department of aero
nautics.
The management has invited the fol-
lowing army and navy officers to serve as
a committee to organize the department:
Gen. James Allen. Capt. De Forrest
Chandler. Lieut.. I.ahm. Admiral Chester,
Capt. Kilbourne and Capt. Crank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
ROBERT E. MCDOWELL DEAD.

Secretary to Senator Gamble Sue
cumbs to Typhoid Fever.
Word has reached here of the death
yesterday at Foxlake. Wis. of Robert E.
Mcdowell. secretary to his uncle, Senator
Gamble of South Dakota, due to typhoid
fever.
age. He had been Senator CANDLES sec
rotary ever since Mr. Gamble came to
the Senate. He had a large circle Of
friends In this city and in Hagerstown
Md, the home of his wife, who was for
merly Miss Edith Eyerly.
Mrs Mcdowell, his widow. and his par
ents and one sister are living.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
REORGANIZATION ASSURED.
Creditors Assent to Plans Of Wash
ington and Potomac Steamboat Co.

ington and Potomac Steamboat Co.
Under the plans of the reorganization
committee of the Washington and Poto-
mac Steamboat Company yesterday was
the last day on which the creditors Of the
company could assent to the plan of re-
organization and deposit their claims and
evidence of Indebtedness with Edmund
Wolfe Of the American National Bank,
the secretary of tho reorganization COM
mittee.
A large proportion of those holding
claims against the steamboat company
have assented to the proposition of the
committee Within a short time, as soon
as the legal steps are taken necessary to
secure the consent Of the District court to
the plans. the company will be reorganiz-
ed and put on good working basis
Under the reorganization plans the cred
itors of the company are offered stock
and bonds Of the new company for their
claims.
The reorganization committee consists of
William c. Giles and o. H. Taylor of New
York and B. L. Dulaney of Bristol Tenn.
Dos Passos Brothers Of New York and
Conrad H. Syme of this city are the coun-
sci for the committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
Finds Body of Infant on Lot

The decomposed body of an infant was
found on a lot near Florida avenue and
L street about o'clock yesterday after
noon by Wallace Baker of 212 B street
southeast. The body was in such condi-
ton that it was not possible for the au-
thorities to determine the color of the
child. The remains were wrapped in a
paper bearing date of yesterday. The
police have no clue to the identity of
the person who placed the body on the
lot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
RESPOND TO ALARMS.
Companies of Fire Department Heed
Cali for Services.

A lace curtain in contact with lighted
gas Jet in the house of Mrs. Fannie
Gundy. Ills 10Th street. caused an alarm
of fire last night about $50 O'Clock. Sew
eral companies of the fire department re-
sponded and the blaze was promptly ex-
tinguished
A slight blaze occurred yesterday after
noon in a shed in rear of the house of
George Coons. 1925 Potomac street. The
fire was extinguished before the arrival
Of the department and before any dam
age had been caused.
No. 4 engine company responded to a
local alarm yesterday. sounded because
of blaze on the dump at the foot of
Half street. No damage was caused.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27

An eight-year-old colored hoy named
Walter Bonner whose parents reside at
2413 Shows row. was drowned in the
river near the foot of eth street about
o'clock yesterday afternoon. The boy
was playing on Cranford's wharf with
several other boys and accidentally fell
overheard. His companions were unable
to save him and by the time assistance
was summoned Walter had disappeared
beneath the surface for the last time.
Members of the crew of the police boat
made an unsuccessful effort to recoveI
the body last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
LAWN FETE POPULAR.
Southern Cross Chapter, D. of c., En-
tertains MANY Visitors.

The lawn fete held each evening this
week by the ladies of Southern Cross
Chapter of the Daughters of the Confed-
eracy upon the Rozier Dulaney lawn. at
Kalorama avenue and Columbia road, has
been attended by large representation of
the southern contingent of the Capital
city and others.
The lawn is decorated with Japanese
lanterns. Pretty maids serve refresh
ments. Music and dancing are on the
nightly program.
Mrs. William Oscar Roome. president of
Southern Cross Chapter. and other officers
have been active in the conduct of the
fete. Mrs. Blanche Claughton West.
chairman Of the entertainment committee,
is assisted by Mrs. Rosalie Hollyday b.
cock. Mrs. Mary Egan, Mrs. George S.
Covington, Miss Walsh. Miss Claughton.
Miss Magruder. Miss Small, Miss Hol-
combe and Miss Tinsley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
"The Breakers" Opens for seaso,

The Breakers at Colonial Beach, Va.
is open for the season and will be under
the personal supervision of Mrs. Mary
C. Cahill. A water system and gas plant
have been installed. The hotel is pro-
vided with spacious porches and large
lawns. the adjoining property having re-
Gently been purchased, making the front
age an entire square of ground
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
Hunt Held for the Grand Jury.

Richard Hunt colored, who was ar
rested yesterday by Bicycle Policeman
Cole of the fourth precinct, charged with
the larceny of a quantity of brass and
cast-iron holdings from the navy yard.
waived a preliminary hearing before
Judge Kimball of the Police Court this
morning. under the technical charge of
larceny from the United States, and was
held in $500 bond for the action Of the
grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27

William Fl. Smallwood, colored. fifty
at Marshall Hall, sustained a painful in
jury to his knee yesterday afternoon while
attempting to board a street car. He
missed his footing and was dragged a
short distance. Smallwood was taken to
the Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
Travel
Made Comfortable
in Hot Weather

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
The midnight sleepers from Washington
to New York ready for occupancy at
Union station at 10 pm. are provided
with electric fans. making the atmosphere
cool and comfortable for those who wish
to retire early.
The Royal Limited" trains between
Washington, Philadelphia and New York
are equipped with electric fans through
out.
All dining cars of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad are provided with electric
fans-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
S1.25 Sunday-Bluemont q Return
Leave Washington 8 & 9:l5 am: So Ry.
-Advt.
Funeral Of Col. e. s. Rathbun.

The funeral Of Col. Earl Stanley Rath-
bun, q veteran soldier of the Army of
the Tennessee. has been postponed to
Monday afternoon at o'clock. from the
Rathbun home. II Decatur street.
The services will be in charge of Col
Robert e. Grant. commander of Gen. Will
liam H. Barry Garrison. Army and Navy
Union. Members Of Washington garrisons
and the G. A. r. will participate.
The religious exercises both at the house
and the grave at Arlington will be con-
Quoted by Capt. Thomas A Green. chap
lain of Barry Garrison. according to the
ritual Of the Army and Navy Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

NationaI-The Aborn Opera Company In
San Toy" SIS pm.
Belasco-Chariotte Walker In Inc
Freedom OF Suzanne" S:15 pm.
Four-mile Run-Luna Park. taifyAno
of amusements. with concert ana vauoe-
Vile show every afternoon and night.
Chevy Chase Lake-Narine Band con-
cert, followed by dancing.
Glen Echo Park-Band concert, with
a,nusements.
Great Falls-Orchestra. Dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
$11.oO Niagara Falls Excursions

July 3. Baltimore and Ohio
Special train standard coaches and par
lor cars from Washington As am. going
via Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley route
Liberal stopovers returning. Tickets good
returning within fifteen days. Cheap
side trips from Niagara. Other dates 18th
and 31st. August IA and %. September IL,
October 2.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
snecia1 Pullman Car to Denver

Via Chesapeake and Ohio Ry.
conveying democratic association from
District to national convention will leave
Washington pm. July 2. For berth!
apply. to Edwin A. Newman. democratic
headquarters Munsey building; ]. FREQ
Kelly. Ouray building: ]. NICK. Clayton
1920 G St. and c. and o. offices. Rate
$529O round trip.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
Colored Woman Hit With Brick.

During an alteration on the Aqueduct
bridge last night about $50 o'clock Mary
Payne. colored. was struck on her head
with brick and painfully wounded After
her wound was dressed al the Georgetown
University Hospital the woman was able
to 60 to her home at 1045 Potomac street
She told the police George jackson, col
ored, q resident of Rosslyn. had inflicted
the wound. The police could not find him
last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27

An automobile owned and operated by
John F. McCarron of 2142 Pennsylvania
avenue and a bicycle ridden by William
Stewart of 421 9th street were In collision
last night at the intersection of Pennsyl-
vania avenue and 9Th street. Stewart
who was slightly injured. was taken to
the Emergency Hospital for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
Sues for $4,000 Damages.

Robert B. Tyler today filed suit to re-
cover 5000 damages from the Capita
Traction Company for alleged persona
injuries. He was struck by a car al
Florida avenue and 18th street northwest
November 9. 1905 Attorney Mason N
Richardson represented the plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
Boy Wins Scholarships.

Willis NJ. Menard of this city was
awarded two prizes at the recent. COM
mencement exercises, Williams College,
Williamstown, Mass. In rhetoric he
won the second junior prize. and the
second and third Delano prizes in Greek
were equally divided between him and
two other classmates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
HOUSEKEEPING Charge Dropped.

Charles Smith and Frank Trowlidge
were today released from custody and a
charge of HOUSEKEEPING against them
was nolle pressed by Assistant United
States Attorney Given. The boys were
charged with breaking into a house and
taking a suit of clothes. Attorney Ralph
D. Quinter represented the defendants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
Life Interest to Widow

The will Of Daniel e. Kealy. dated Oc-
tober %. 1888. has been filed for probate
II devises to his widow. Martha W Kealy,
a life interest in his entire estate which
at her death is devised to his daughter
Amanda F. Kealy. Mrs. Kealy is named
as executrix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
Are You Practicine Economvp

Then buy your tea and coffee at whole
sale prices at either of ]. T. D. Pyles'
stores, Pure teas as low as 15c per h.
Regular SOC tea, 29c. Teas worth $1.OO
elsewhere, SOC. Everybody's Coffee. BIC
II you pay 25c try this once; If not as
good. buy no more. Highest grades, 17c
19c and PIC. ie26-2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
W. N. Wood Home From Panama

W. NJ. Wood. chief clerk to the disburs-
ing ofiicer Of the isthmian canal commits
sion at Culebra. who has been spending a
few days Of his vacation in this city at
the Newberne apartments. will leave for
Ocean Grove, Nd, Monday, where he will
remain until his return to the isthmus, at
the close OF his eighty-four days leave
OF absence.
Mr. Wood has been with the canal COM
mission for several years. He has been
at Saranac Lake. n. Y. for the past two
weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
Watch Us Grow.

The Electric Line.
Cars for Baltimore every half hour on
the dot" No walking or hiring of cabs
necessary In Washington or Annapolia.-
Adv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-27
Illegal Sale of Fireworks.

The first violation Of the season in the
illegal sale Of fireworks by local mer-
chants made its appearance in the Police
Court this morning when Mrs. Mary E.
James. the proprietor Of a store on 14th
street forfeited SO collateral upon two
charges alleging the sale of fireworks to
children under sixteen years Of age.