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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
GERMANS PRAISE IRISH RACE
PLAN TO HOLD A KOMMERS IN
ERIN'S HONOR.
Question of Erecting a General Club
house Discussed at Meeting of
Society Members.

The virtues of the Irish race were
Landed at meeting of the United Ger
man Societies held last night in Besslers
Hall, Pennsylvania avenue northwest
Prominent members of the various so
ceties made the addresses. 1t was also
decided TO hold large kommers at one
of the halls of the city in the near fu-
ture, when the members of the Irish So
cieties of the city will be asked to par
ticipate.
The question of erecting German
house in this city was also discussed al
some length. There seemed to be
strong sentiment among those in attend
ance to have the house built. and the
matter was turned over TO a committee
consisting of Messrs Louis Schroff, Henry
Hammer. John Il. Buechiing. Johti
Weber and .Adolph Hoffman for report.
During the discussions relative 70 the
proposed clubhouse ii was pointed OUT
that il is greatly needed. so mat all OF
the German societies of the National
Capital NAV meet under one roof ana
have the facilities of a modern clubhouse
at hand.
The Gcrman-American Alliance national
convention will be held in Cincinnati
from October TO g. and the question of
instructng the local delegates to attempt
to secure the 1911 convention FOR TINS
city postponed until the August
meeting \ number Of the members
were in favor Of having the local dele
cation ask to entertain the body here
two wears hence. President No1ckner
said that Soop would have to be guar
anteed as an entertainment fund before
the local Germans could bid for the con-
vention. and declared that it would be an
easy matter to raise this amount in the
German circles of the city.
Other members thought more consider
alton should he given to the matter, and
1t was finally decided to postpone action
until next month. The question of Sc
curing suita BILE park for the celebration
of German day was also passed until the
meeting next month
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
EXCURSIONS.

The thirty-six-h trip of the steamers
of the Potomac and Chesapeake Steam
boat Company, on the Potomac, Is an
nounced as a thoroughly enjoyable out
ing. The company is offering a special
round-trip fare. including stateroom &C
commodations The steamers of the COM
pany leave this city Sunday. Tuesday.
Thursday and Saturday mornings at Z
o. clock and Monday and Wednesday after
Moons at O'Clock. On the trips leaving
here in the morning two days and night
are spent on the water and on the trips
leaving here In the evening two nights
and day are consumed In the outing.
The steamers visit landings along the
river to within a few miles of its mouth
and give the best opportunity to see many
of its navigable tributaries. The steam
ers are comfortable, roomy side-wheel
boats that have just been overhauled and
refitted and are said to be ideal for COM
Portable travelling. The wharf Of the
Potomac and Chesapeake Company is at
the foot of Sth street southwest and at
this point the steamers arrive and de-
part.
A popular route to New York and New
England points IS via the Norfolk and
Washington steamers to Norfolk and
thence by sea via the Old Dominion lin
ers, Merchants and Miners boats and
other connecting lines This gives a de-
lightful water trip, and the special rates
obtaining on the various connecting lines,
both for single and round trips. make it
economical as well. Fares include meals
and stateroomS at sea.
The Norfolk and Washington company
also offers special rates via it's own
steamers for the week end at Old Point
and Norfolk. Inclusive fares covering
steamer expenses and board at the Old
Point hotels are obtainable, and also re-
duced-rate tickets for the round trip,
good from Saturday to Monday morning.
The jamestown evening outings begin
at pm. The big boat speeds about
to town at about II O'Clock. These are
the longest moonlight outings made on
the Potomac. Haley's Orchestra accom-
panies the boat, and concert music and
the sail The dancing floor is in a ia
vorable location. Refreshments are serv-
ed in the palm garden restaurant. The
jamestown trips are made nightly, Sun
days included.
Colonial Beach. the Atlantic City of
Washington. is celebrating it's annual jul
bilee today. and will continue it tomorrow
and Friday. There are boat races, SWIM
ming races, sack races. horse races, base
ball games, tournaments, balls and other
events to amuse the visitors and cottage
owners. Tomorrow there will be base
ball game in the morning between the
Lewisetta and Colonial Beach teams, a
tournament In the afternoon, coronation
and grand ball at night. at which a gold
medal will be awarded to the lady whose
dancing is most graceful. Friday the
Colonial Beach and Warsaw base ball
teams will cross bats In the morning.
In the afternoon there will be three horse
races and the carnival will take place
at night The boardwalk will be blaze
of light. The steamer St Johns will make
regular trips to the Beach, leaving here
at a m. and returning leaving the Beach
at 6 pm. each day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
The Workingman's Wife"

4 story of intense interest is prom
ised in A. II. Woods thrilling melodrama
The Workingman's Wife, the attrac-
ton with which the new season will be
opened al the Academy next Monday,
August =. The play is described as both
emotional and sensational, with a refresh
ing comedy vein running throughout. II
does not pretend to deal with the labor
question, but gives a vivid illustration OF
how the rich profit at the expense of the
poor, and is said to be full of counter
plots.
The scene is laid in and about New
York, and offers opportunities for sew
eral novelties in scenic investiture. II
is declared that nothing has been spared
either in the mounting Of the play or in
the company which will present it to
make the production one of the memo
rable success of the melodramatic sea-
son.
The seat and subscription sale opens
tomorrow morning at the box office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
CITY AND DISTRICT.
CAMP RANDLE A SUCCESS.
About Forty Little Ones Enjoying
Fresh Air and Country Food.

The establishment of Camp Randle at
Congress Heights for the baby wards of
the Florence Crittenton Mission has been
success. according TO the report made
today 10 Miss Elizabeth Rungee. superin-
tendent of the institution. There are
ABOUT forty little ones in the camp. about
eight of whom are in charge of their
mothers. Some of the mothers are hardly
more than children themselves, being in
their teens.
The dormitory and nursery are in the
large barn in rear of the home of Rev
W liliam Brayshaw, rector of the Congress
Heights Episcopal Church. Mrs Bray
shaw is actively interested in the babies
and has interested a number of ladies in
me project of establishing Fairgrounds
on her grounds for them In a few DAYS
a sandpile will be installed
Mrs. White Is superintendent Of the
camp Under the direction of Miss Rungee
Through the efforts OF Mrs Braysha W
fresh neighborhood milk is procured daily
tor the infants. Those interested in the
camp for the babies and their mothers
say they viii welcome subscriptions to
assist Them III their work MANY visitors
have inspected the camp in the pas: week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
GALBRAITH ZION FINANCES.
First Quarterly Conference of the
A. M. E. Local Church.

The first quarterly conference of Gal
braith A. NJ. f. Zion Church. 9Th street
northwest for the new conference year
was held last evening with Rev. NJ l..
Blalock of Harrisburg. Pa. presiding
Following the preliminary devotional
exercises. Albert Spriggs was again
elected secretary and preacher steward
for another year. DIR. S. L. Corrothers,
the pastor renominated all of the for
mer officers for another year and the
conference confirmed the nominations
The following reports were then SUBJ
mitted and approved. The preacher
steward. $137.43; the sick committee,
$3.50: the trustees. $721.95: the ushers,
$1I45; the Sunday school. Sells; Chill
dren's day collection. $27; the poor
steward, s14.95: class leaders rally.
$736.61: w. II. and F. NJ. Society, $40 90:
stewardesses, $3.50: daughters of con-
ference. $3.50. and from all sources.
$1.723.72.
DR.. CorrOthers reported the church as
being In good shape, and all of the sew
eral departments as working harmo-
niously for spiritual and financial sue
cess. He said that a $4,000 rally to
begin Sunday had been arranged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28

The Great Bear Is an Ideal Table
water. Office, 326 r ne. Phone N. 4S72
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Desired Switch to Be Installed.

nolle PROSE- was entered in the cases
against T. Franklin Schneider, real estate
owner, and r. f. Brady, agent. this
morning at the Police Court in which the
two were accused Of violating the law
regulating running and construction of
elevators in not providing doors of double
decker elevators in apartment houses
with an electric closing switch. The with
drawal of the prosecution was done at
the request of the District authorities, 1t
being understood that the required switch
will be supplied in the Ethelhurst, Able
marie, Sherman, Florence Court and Pla-
"a apartment houses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Tournament at Forest Glen.

The annual tournament and festival will
be held at st. Johns Church, Forest
Glen. tomorrow. Time-honored as is the
practice. the tournament riding will have
its votaries. and all candidates for public
Office will be on hand.
Rev. Charles o. Rosensteel, pastor of
st. Johns Church, has worked hard for
the success of this years tournament.
He has been assisted by a committee of
parishioners.
The program will begin at 10 o'clock
in the morning and continue until mid
night There will be two games of base
ball. The tournament riding will start
at o'clock. All the prominent knights
in several nearby states, as we'll as Mary
land, have been entered in the lists
Douglas Blandford of Silver Spring will
be in charge. State Senator Blair Lee will
deliver the charge to the knights, while
in the evening. prior to the opening OF
the grand ball. the coronation address
will be delivered by United States At
torney Daniel w. Baker. There will be
band concert and other amusements.
After all the most important feature will
sbe the country dinner served by the
ladies from noon until late at night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
FUNERAL OF MRS. ZIMMERMAN
Services Will Be Held at st. Paul's
Catholic Church Tomorrow.

The funeral of Mrs. George ]. thinner
man, who died yesterday at her apart
ments in the Stockbridge, 1416 Chaplin
street. after a lingering illness. will be
held at $50 O'Clock tomorrow morning
from ST. Pauls Catholic Church. Mgr.
James F. Mackin. pastor of the church,
will conduct requiem mass. The remains
will be inferred in Mount Olivet ceme-
terry.
The pallbearers will be Messrs. J. E.
Roache. J. X. Polk. Eugene A. Jones,
Alfred B. Briggs, c. Williams and Frede-
rick Queen.
Mrs. Zimmerman was a daughter of
Mrs. Anne c. and the late George d.
Livingston. formerly of New York. Her
husband and three daughters. Mrs. James
E. Alexander and the Misses Anna p.
and Helen J. Zimmerman; her mother,
Mrs. A. C. Livingstone; her sister and
two brothers. Miss Mary II. Livingston.
and Messrs. Robert Leroy and George S.
Livingston, survive her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Amelia Harris Tried to Jump Int
the Canal.

Amelia Harris, colored, fifty-three years
of age. caused excite ment last night about
40 o'clock by jumping from the canal
wall near 33d street. She made an effort
to jump into the canal, the police report
but landed on the towpath instead, strik-
ing her head with so much force that She
was rendered unconscious. The police say
that she was in such condition when she
jumped that she may not have realized
what she was doing.
She was hurried to Georgetown I-ni-
versity Hospital. where it was found that
she was suffering from a laceration OF
the scalp and shock. The patient was
soon restored to consciousness and was
reported this morning as being on the
road to recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Luna Park.

Among the attractions announced for
Luna Park next week is return en-
gagement for week of the American
Regimental Band, which will nightly rem
der the concerts that were a feature at
the Park earlier in the season The
band will also give sacred band concerts
next Sunday afternoon and night. The
featured motion pictures in the airdome
will be continued next week, and illus
trated songs are promised by talented
singer. The children's free days will be
Monday. Wednesday and Friday after
Moons between 3 and ) o'clock. The
prize dance will take place Friday night
only. The midway concessions are all
said to he doing n prosperous business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Glen Echo Park.

A sprightly program of moving pictures
is promised at Glen Echo Park for the
remainder of the week, the usual change
taking place tonight. The films are of
special interest to juveniles, to the
amusement of which the management Is
directing special efforts. The dip, the
dive and the carrousel and similar fea-
lures are operated during the day as we'll
as at night at Glen Echo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28

Three DAYS of glorious. grand and great iollitr.
Steamer 81. Johns leaves Colonial Reach pier,
foot 7th 81. am. each day: returning, leaves
Beach pm. home about l0;3o pm.
Fare. round trip. soc. Season ticket, allowing
stop-over for night events. ST.
Enjoy the bathing. grabbing and fishing the
best ever. jy.sS-Ghl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers lot
Fort Monroe Norfolk. Newport News ana
all noiuts sot,th every evening in the
year.
CtoSaneskc Reach now open. Only dc
IghtfuI salt water resort near Washing
ron. Sec schedule.
steamer st Johns. to Colonial Beach
leaves eth street wharf at am.
steamer jamestown. for a moohiisnl
trio down the Potomac. leaves Norioik
and Washington steamboat wharf at
pm.
Fast electric trains for Mount vernon
leave 12th street and PennsSlFahia avenue
every hour from 10 m. to . pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Calum hia-Thc Columbia Players in Ihe
Adventure of Lady Ursula 6:f5 pm.
Luna Park-A fairyland of amusements,
with superb vaudeville show.
Chevy Chase I.ake-Marine Band con-
c~ris. followed by dancing.
Glen Echo I'ark-Free dancing, moving
pictures and new features.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Hotel Johnson Cafes.
LANDED ON THE TowPATH.

Sea food, spring chicken and corn on
cob. Table hote dinner.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
CARRIED TO THE WRONG PLACE
Julia Hoth Wanted to Be Taken to
Washington, Pa.

Julia Hoth came here yesterday after
noon from Trenton, n. j., to work in a
laundry She should have gone to Wash
ington, Pa, and when she learned of her
mistake she became 11ysterical and bois-
ferrous at the house Of detention. Julia
Is g. Hungarian and does not speak Eng
lish. When she reached Union station a
policeman took charge of her. and it was
necessary to get an interpreter in order
that she could be understood.
The young woman was without funds
and the police took her to the house of
detention to care for her until arrange
ments could be made to return her to
Trenton. This morning the board of
charities furnished the necessary trans
portation and the young woman returned
to her home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
PARIsHIoNERS PROTEST.
st. Martins Church Societies Object
to Proposed Plow Pit.

Resolutions were adopted Monday even
ing at a meeting of the Holy Name So
cieties in ST. Joseph Hall. protesting
against the erection of the proposed pillow
Dit in front of st. Martins Church
North Capitol and T streets. 1t was held
that if the pit was erected II would in
terfere with the church services. and
would be dangerous TO children crossing
the street The secretary was directed to
notify the Commissioners of the action
taken and TO request a hearing before the
permit is granted for the erection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Star Office Visitors.

The following visitors To Washington
registered today at The Star office:
donn +. Garretson. Brooklyn " Y;
II ]. Dieden, Chicago. H.. Albert Peters
and Joseph Burke. Cincinnati. Ohio: Mary
Richards and Alice Stallings Americus.
Ga: Maud Steedman, Athens. Ca
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Chevy Chase Lake.

The illuminated riding track at Chevy
Chase Lake. originally intended as a
juvenile attraction, is becoming feature
amusement for the older folks. One has
the choice of saddle ponies, burro carts
and goat wagons, while attendants are on
hand to accompany the timid.
Up to 9 o'clock the evening concerts by
the Marine bandsmen continue, and after
that the music is furnished for dancing in
the big pavilion at the lakeside. where
the cool breezes make that form of
amusement enjoyable even during the
warm evenings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Gottleib Returns to New York.

Louis r. Gottleib. treasurer of the
Hebrew Actors Union, No. 80, New
York, who was arrested Yesterday after
noon by Detectives O'Brien and Spring
mann. al the request of the New York
authorities, returned to New York last
night in chrge OF an officer. He returned
voluntarily. waving his right to a hear
ing. Shortly after his departure a mes
sage was received at police headquarters
for him, the sender OF it advising him to
demand a hearing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28

Altamont Spring Water.
"of exceptional purity. DIR. McDon.
nell state chemist. Md
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
DANCING.
ADJUSTMENTS.

THE AGRICULTURAL. INDUSTRIAL AND
EDUCATIONAL STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION
OF VIRGINIA
Will Hold Its First
ANNUAL STATE FAIR
OLD ST. ASAPH RACE TRACK GROUNDS,
ALEXANDRIA JUNCTION.
SEPTEMBER q. :. 8. 2. 10 AND H. 1909
Day and Night.
The committee Is sparing pains Ia make
this of the most attractive and interesting
occasions ever held in this section OF the state.
Exhibits expected from every who loves
his her state and country. Entry blanks will
be furnished on application TO the secretary.
]. FRANKLIN ROBERTS. President
J. WILLIS WILLIAMSON. Secretary.
jy2S- .taw 10 set
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Knocked Down by Automobile.

Clement Pcnhcrt. twelve years old.
whose parents live at al5 Sd street
northeast. was knocked down BY an. au-
tomobile Monday night while crossing
at the intersection of Sd and III streets
northeast. the police were told last
night. He was only slightly injured and
was assisted home by friends. The po-
lice were given the number Of the auto
mobile, license. n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Mrs. G. w. Musselman Seeks Divorce

Mrs Minnie Y. Musselman today filed
suit for an absolute divorce from George
w. Musselman, to whom she was married
October 81, 1900. They lived together
until last month. when the wife alleges
that his fondness for the society of others
caused her to leave him. Through Attor-
ney David RothschiId she asks perrnis-
sion to resume her maiden name. Minnie
Bailey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Are You Going Out of
Town This Summer :?

II you are, be sure to have Tho
Evening and Sunday Star follow
you. In most cases The Star will
be at the breakfast table the next
morning. and always give all Of tho
latest news from Washington Of the
day before. The address may be
changed as frequently as desired
by giving the old az well az the
new address. The price OF The
Star by mall daily and Sunday -
so cents per month, In advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
MANY AT wooDMAN OUTING.
Base Ball Game Feature OF George
town Camps Picnic.

The second annual excursion of George
town Camp. Modern Woodmen of Amert-
ca, was held yesterday at Great Falls.
large number of members of the organi-
cation in the District attended the outing
IN connection with program OF amuse-
ments there was a base ball game be-
tween the Georgetown camp and W ash
.ipgton camp. which resulted in victory
for the former by a score of IL to u. John
Garland acted as umpire. The outing
was under the direction of committee
of which DR. J. T. Barr was chairman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Hit With Ball While Seeing Game.

While witnessing a game of ball on
the Malone lot yesterday afternoon
Edward Winslow. colored, fifteen wears
of age. was accidentally struck with q
ball and injured about his face. The
injured boy was given treatment at
Casualty Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
.Narragansett Tour.

Merchants and Miners Trans 60 ~"
day nersonally conducted tour TO Ola
Point Providence. Boston Narfasansett
pier and Newport will leave Baltimore
August - S4;.Jn, including necessary eS,
penseS Grand vacation trip by sea SEM
for itinerary w. l. turner = :. ~
Baltimore. Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
RUNAWAY BOYS ARRESTED.
Guy Rollins and Edward Crime
Held by the Police.

Guy Rollins and Edward Grimes. the
former sixteen and the latter eighteen
years Of age, left their homes near Cedar
Vile, Prince George county, Nd. Sunday.
for the purpose of seeking employment
here, the information obtained by the po-
lice being that they neglected to tell their
relatives of their plans. message was
received by the police asking that the
Grimes boy be found and held for his
parents.
The boys were seen at Congress Heights
last night by a friend OF their families
He notified the police and the two were
arrested and sent TO the fifth precinct
police station. They were made comfort
able in the witness room and their par
ents notified of their whereabouts. They
said they had been on the road since Sun
day Grimes was anxious to return home.
Int Rollins wants to remain here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Through Service to

Chicago and ST. Louis.
Pennsylvania railroad trains leaving
Washington at II :55 am. 5:45 and pm
carry through sleeping cars to Chicago.
Through sleeping car to st. Louis leaves
Washington $40 psin. No extra fare on
any train except the pennsylvania Spe-
cial.' City ticket Office. 18th and G SITS.
NV. WaShington.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Through Trains for Chicago.

ST. Louis. Cincinnati. Columbus. Cleveland
and Pittsburg are operated daily by the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. the short
and quick line to these points. with good
connections for points beyond. Sleepers
and full information. also reservations on
connecting roads to destination arranged
upon application Agents. 1417 G ST., $40
Pa. ave. and Union station.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Bessie jackson Gets Painful Hurt.

\ young colored woman named Res-
sic Jackson. resident of Burke court
was given treatment al the Emergency
Hospital last night for a painful lacera-
tion of her scalp. Bessie told the po-
lice that she received the wound while
engaged in an alteration with col
uTed man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
MOTOR CYCLIST HURT.
William Schilling's Skull Fractured
in Collision With Wagon.

William Schilling Of Anacostia was re-
moved to the Casualty Hospital last night
from 25th street and Benning road and
treated for slight fracture of his skull
and other injuries sustained by being
thrown from his motorcycle when it col
lided with wagon belonging to Alfred
Pinkney, colOred.
Pinkney was taken to the police sta
ton and questioned about the accident,
but was soon released Schilling was re-
moved in a wagon from the scene of the
accident to 18th and II streets, where the
hospital ambulance was met His recOv-
cry is expected.