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Evening star., 1909-06-24
Census Examinations.

To the Editor of The Star:
Having failed to get the information
at either the civil service commission or
the census office, l desire to ask what is
the scope of the examination in each de-
partment prerequisite for eligibility TO an
appointment in the census Office new
counD as enumerator, tabulator, clerk,
copyist, messenger. assistant messenger,
skilled laborer, mere unskilled laborer,
messenger boy, division chief, section
chief, statistican, compositor, typewriter
operator, stenographer, Waterman, time
keeper, boss, section boss, ETC.? These
are a few of the titles of the employees
who have been engaged upon census
work during the counts of 1870 1880.
1890 and 1900. What is the chief object
of the count? Is it to distribute employ
ment patronage scientifically and geo.
graphically among a lot of impecunious
matnematicians, provided they do not re-
side in the District of Columbia? Or is
the information to be gathered, analyzed
and compiled and the result published
for the benefit of business men, legisla-
tors, political economists, sociologists. pub
lcists and others, and TO let the world
compared with other nations? Will the
old arithmetical rules for addition, SUBJ
traction, multiplication and division hold
true in counting the new census, or are
We to use some newly found scheme of
higher calculus? What studies should a
candidate for employment in the census
Office review in order to be eligible
through examination for an appointment? ?
..s-.~ A. ST. A. SMITH.
Evening star., 1909-06-24
NEW DISTRICT POSITIONS.
to Places Created by
Act of Congress-

Several changes in the personnel of the
health department, TO take effect July 1.
have been recommended by Health Off
Ger W. C. Woodward and approved by
Commissioner Macfarland. The recon-
mendations are as follows:
Promote John c. Haley, sanitary and
food inspector TO assist in the enforce
ment of the milk and pure food laws and
the regulations relating thereto, with
compensation at the rate of $500 per an
num- to inspector at $1,000 per annum,
which position was created by act OF
Congress approved March ). 1909.
Appoint Frederick Y. Dom, sani-
tary ana food inspector, to assistant in
the enforcement of the milk and pure
food laws and the regulations relating
thereto, with compensation at the rate of
500 per annum, for a probationary pc
riod OF three months. vice Haley pro-
NOTED.
Appoint Henry S. McAuley, an inspec-
tor with compensation at the rate OF
$500 per annum, for d probationary pc
rod of three months, which position was
created by act of Congress approved
March ,. 1909
"Messrs Dom and McAuley stand first
and second respectively on the list of
eligibles created by the examination held
December I, 1908. and the recommended
| ton for their appointment is based on
| their relative standing on this list
Evening star., 1909-06-24
$50 FOR so IDEAS.


Men come at evening the hometo be srengthened-re-
fresedto their for the and of
busnesto share in the pleasant companionhp of the famo
cooperate the of the home No wonder home
vtaly important place His life depends
largely the atmosphere-he spt-te comfort of the home.
With his keen judgment discern facilities the
man ought to be quick perceive how better be made
OF certain space-or simpler of constructing details
Judging from the the letters received
we believe have awakened hitherto sumberng ideals amb
tons the mankind OF Washington Undoubtedly there
trlttness about home ownership that appeals the
character he of propretorshp force that mpels
seek to buy home and naturally expect
those details that they think conducive satisfactory
ship From cellar roof there things would like diff
ferent-thngs however that would conflict
novations.
Send III ideas only requested taking DINING ROOM
basis for suggestions Bring your ideas Office YOU
desire
SI.oo for Each Acceptable Idea
Mlddaugh & Shannon, Inc, Owner,
Colorado Building.
NO place like home; homes like ours"
Evening star., 1909-06-24
BRAVERY IS RECOGNIZED.
District Employees Commended fo,
Burning Launch Rescues.

Official praise of the bravery of \. P.
Swearingen, John L. Hines and Barton
s. Stewart of the District electrical de-
partment, in rescuing the occupants of a
burning launch last Sunday. has been
recorded at the District building, and this
action will be marked on the records of
these employees with the District govern
ment.
Electrical Engineer Allen brought the
matter to the attention of Commissioner
Macfarland, in a letter in which he says
Il have the honor to invite your at
tention TO the inclosed newspaper account
from The Starr of a rescue of nine men
from a burning launch on the Potomac
river on the Goth instant, and to the fact
that n. p. Swearingen and John l.. Hines,
who aided so materially in rescuing those
in distress. are employed by the District
as telephone operators in the electrical
department, and that Barton S. Stewart,
also one of the rescuers. is employed as
clerk in the same department. These men
are deserving of great deal of praise for
the prompt and efficient service they
rendered to the occupants of the damaged
boat.
Upon receipt of the letter Commissioner
Macfarland put on the following indorSe-
ment:
Noted with qualification. This report
will be noted on the records of these
employees"
Evening star., 1909-06-24
ACCIDENTALLY KILLS FRIEND
BOY HOLDS PISTOL, NOT KNOW
ING 1T WAS LOADED.
Joseph Thurman Collif1ower Sus-
tains Fatal Injury-Certificate
of Accidental Death.

While assisting with preparations fol
the departure this morning of his mother
a brother and sister for a vacation ir
Maryland Joseph Thurman Collifower
sixteen years of age. was accidentally
shot and fatally wounded last night at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
L. Collifower, 156 Tennessee avenue, by
Robert Healey, nine years of age, of 30t
South Capitol street. The shooting oc-
Cured shortly after Q o'clock. The pa
tient died at the Casualty Hospital two
hours later
Mr.. and Mrs. Collifower who resided
at 4OS a street southeast number of
avenue house. Seven of their eight chill
dren were at home last evening when
the tragedy was enacted. In view of the
departure of their mother and part OF
the family this morning the children had
arranged a family gathering for last
evening, Mrs. Healey and her son hav-
ing been asked to join them
Report of Pistol Heard.
Refreshments had been prepared and
most of the family and Mrs. Healey were
seated in front of the house enjoying the
breeze when they heard the report of a
pistol. James Collifower. twenty-five
years of age, said he thought the shot
was fired in the house and went in to
investigate. He found that his brother
Joseph had been shot. Another brother,
George. had caught the wounded boy and
prevented him from falling. Robert Hea-
ley, badly frightened, appeared ready to
do what he could to assist his wounded
friend.
their wounded brother to the office of DR..
E. Corey Starr. $50 Tennessee avenue.
who rendered first aid Joseph was then
removed to the hospital by his brother
James
1t was explained that the boys went to a
room on the upper floor and Joseph and
George Collifower opened a trunk to in
vestigate its contents. Two pistols We're
found. One was empty and the other
loaded.
Thought Weapon Harmless.
Young Healey thought he had the
weapon that was harmless. In trying to
cock it the pistol was accidentally dis
charged 1t is stated that the boy made
no effort To point the weapon at his
friend and had no idea it was pointed
toward him when it was discharged.
Mr. and Mrs. Collif1ower and Mrs.
Healey were Frustrated by the sad affair.
Lieut.. Falvey of the ninth precinct visited
the house and made a thorough investi-
CATION of the tragedy. He had Policeman
Nebb remain in charge until he could
communicate with the coroner and explain
the situation
Coroner hewitt directed that an under
taker be permitted to take charge of the
body and prepare it for burial. He also
suggested that the accident occurred
under such circumstances that there was
no necessity for making an arrest. A
further investigation was made today and
certificate of accidental death given.
Arrangements have been made for the
funeral to take place from ST. Peter
Church, with interment in Mount Olivet
cemetery.
Brothers of the deceased are prominently
identified with Carroll Institute and two
of them are members of the Georgetown
University basket ball team.
Evening star., 1909-06-24
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

New National-The Aborn Opera com
pany in "Florodora," S:15 pm
Columbia-The Columbia Players, II
"The Man on the Box S:15 pm
BeIasco-The Belasco Company, In Inc
Son of His Father S:15 pm.
New Lyceum-The Summer Buriesaue
Stock Company, SIS pm.
Luna Park-A fairyland of amusements
with superb vaudeville show.
Chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band con
certs followed by dancing.
Colonial Theater-Advanced vaudeVille
and world in motion.
Pickwick Theater-Moving pictures OF
high tone.
Palace Theater-Clean, clever and life
like tales, comical and sentimental
Glen Echo Park-Free dancing, moving
pictures and new features.
Evening star., 1909-06-24
Overwhelming Is Correct
nd best in every detail. 1904 Had
Coal Destined for New ENGLAND.

Barge No % of the Consolidation Coal
Company fleet, which during the past
week unloaded cargo of paving block at
Georgetown, and afterward went under
the coal chutes AT Georgetown to load
coal for Boston, completed her cargo and
was yesterday towed to Point Lookout by
the tug Camilla. At the mouth of the
Potomac the barge will join tow bound
up the coast and will arrive at her dest-
nation early next week Barge No. IS of
the Consolidation Coal Company fleet,
which is unloading paving block at
Georgetown, will complete the work with
in the next few days and will then load
coal for New England. Two light barges.
it is stated, are on their way to this
city to load coal and they will arrive here
within the next day or two.
Evening star., 1909-06-24
In MEMORY OF SANTIAGO.
Celebration Planned by Admiral
David Porter Garrison.

There are numerous activities among
the local garrsons of the Army and
Navy Union in this city. Arrangements
are progressing for the flag raising and
patriotic celebration at RandIe High
lands July 5. Admiral David Porter
Garrison, No. 6, has planned patriotic
celebration, to be held the evening OF
July .. in commemoration of the hostil-
tiles at Santiago. Cuba, in 1898 The
other garrisons of the Army and Navy
Union. Grand Army of the Republic and
other patriotic organizations in the Dis
trict will be invited to participate in the
ceremonies.
The committee in charge is composed
of Capt. William A. Hickey, representing
the volunteer army: Capt. Charles w
Blush. United States Marine Corps; Yer
non Petteys, United States Navy, anG
Daniel sMudd, the regular army, all OF
whom participated in the conflicts of the
war with Spain.
Evening star., 1909-06-24

Clear Beaded Ceiling, $1.75 Per 100
IT. Frank Libbey & Co. 9th and N. Y. ay.
.-Adyt.
Evening star., 1909-06-24
PROMPT ACTION SAVES LIVES
ITALIAN FAMILY OF FOUR EAT
ToADsTooLS FOR MUSHROOMS.
Hurried to Hospital on Discovery by
Friend, Where Poison Yields to
Physicians Remedies.

Only the prompt action of the phySi-
clans at the Emergency Hospital is believ-
ed to have saved the lives of an Italian
family consisting of Jacinto Jervie, thir-
tyfive years of age: Maria Jervie, thirty
years of age, and two boys, eight and
three years of age who We're removed
to that institution about 10 o'clock last
night suffering from poison caused by
eating quantity of toadstools. which
had been mistaken for mushrooms Their
condition today is reported to be i'm
proved.
The father is a musician at the Sol
diers' Home and resides with his family
at 751 Morton street northwest Tuesday
morning last members of the family
gathered a large quantity of toadstools
in the grounds of the Soldiers Home,
and. believing them to be mushrooms,
took them home.
The wife prepared the poisonous growth
and served it for dinner that evening.
Practically all of it was eaten, but none
of the members of the family at the time
noticed any peculiar taste in the sup
posed delicacy.
All Found Ill at Home
A short time after dinner the youngest
son complained of feeling badly and was
given family remedy. but was not re-
lived. Some time later the eldest son
became sick. The father or mother did
not feel the effects of the poison until
yesterday morning. when they both awoke
too ill to leave their beds. A friend is
said to have called at the home and, upon
finding all of the family i'll, summoned a
physician, who endeavored to relieve their
pains. but was unsuccessful. The family
grew worse throughout the day, and last
night, it was decided to remove them to
the hospital.
At the hospital it was found the boy
We're unconscious and the father and
mother in critical condition. Emergency
remedies We're used upon each member
of the family, and during the night each
one of them showed signs of recovery,
and today were practically beyond
danger.
Evening star., 1909-06-24
Hotel Arrivals.

Raleigh-Gerald Griffin. Philadelphia
L. j. Allen, Mobile. Ala; d. G. Wise,
Atlanta. Ga: James Fl. Hare, New York
Charles w. Pinches, New Britain, Conn.,
Normandie-W. c. Howell and Mrs
Howell Elizabeth. n. j.; w Hornbeak,
Pleasant Day. Mo-; d. B. Spangle. Red
Cloud, Neb.: Belle Spangle. Red Cloud
Neb.: John @. Palmer, Philadelphia Pa
NJ. c. kneip. Boston; Mrs. E. f. Haskell
Ithaca, n. Y: NJ. l.. Snedicon, Tusca-
loosa. Ala: Ed. B. Brennan, Chicago.
New Willard-G. w. Fairchild, New
York; J. r. Paine. Memphis, Tenn
Frank o. Hicks, ST. Louis. Mo-: George
B. French, Chicago; Bruno Fritsch, Aus
tria.
stratford-George H. Benton, Buffalo
y. Y.
Evening star., 1909-06-24
Mrs. Katharine Loffler Entertains.

Fifty-fOur boys and girls from the Ger
man Orphan Asylum were entertained
yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Katharine
Loffier at her home, $3.50 Georgia avenue
III was Mrs Lofier's birthday ami
versary. vaudeville performance and
games were provided. Mrs. Loffier, who
is the widow OF Andreas Loffier. formerly
director of the asylum. is the president
Of the German Sewing Circle, and last
evening she gave lawn fete for the
benefit of that society. The trees and
shrubbery were hung with lanterns and
orchestra played. There were several
booths. and the vaudeville program of
the afternoon was repeated
Evening star., 1909-06-24
Are You Going Out of
Town This Summer ?

If you are, be sure to have The
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 the
latest news from Washington Of the
day before. The address may be
changed as frequently as desired
by giving the old as well as the
new address. The price of The
Star by mail daily and Sunday Is
90 cents per month, In ADVANCE.
Evening star., 1909-06-24
Services Conducted by Rev. DR..
Greene of Calvary Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held for Mrs
Bernard S. Dickinson Tuesday, June %,
at o'clock, at Gawler's funeral parlors,
this city. Rev. DR. Greene of Calvary
Baptist Church conducted the services.
The casket was banked with beautiful
flowers. Mrs. Dickinson went from here
to Denver, Col, about two years ago
with bright hopes that she would come
back fully restored to health and
strength. but was unable to overcome
the disease with which she suffered,
and Thursday of last week death come
to her peacefully. She had been a
member of the Baptist Church from her
early girlhoOd. She is survived by her
husband, three brothers and three sis
terS.
The pallbearers We're Gregg Cammack,
J. E. Parnelle, Clayton Long, W. r.
Beavers. Ed Cammack and Chancellor
King, all of this city.
The interment was in Rock Creek
cemetery.
Evening star., 1909-06-24
FUNERAL OF MRS. DICKINSON.

Watch for C1ty-Randle Highlands
Adv1.
Evening star., 1909-06-24
Mrs. Crocker's Funeral.

Funeral services for Mrs Harriet S.
Crocker widow of Gen John S. Crocker
who died Tuesday afternoon at her
home, 1851 Corcoran street northwest
will be held at the residence tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock The services
will be conducted by Rev. John Lee AL
ison of the Duncan Memorial Church
The interment will be private and in
Glenwood cemetery.
Evening star., 1909-06-24

Dressed Boards, No. 2, 134 Cts. Ft.
Frank Libbey &. Co, 9th and N. Y. ave.
.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-06-24
Central Vermont Booklets.

The Resort Bureau of The Star has for
free distribution If called for a number of
illustrated booklets OF Central Vermont
railway, entitled Summer Homes Among
the Green Hills of Vermont Islands and
Shores of Lake Champlain. Adirondacks
and Canada" Included with this is a
folder of the Champlain Tercentenary Gel
ebration. July 4-10, 1909, giving a map of
Lake Champlain, also a map showing
transportation lines leading to the Lake
Champlain country.
Evening star., 1909-06-24
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers TOT
Fort Monroe Norfolk. Newport News and
all points south every evening in the year.
Cbesaneake Beach now open. Only de-
lghtful salt water resort near Washing
ton. See schedule.
Steamer St Johns. to Colonial Beacf,
leaves 9Th street wharf at , am
steamer Charles Manchester. for Mar
shall Hall, leaves 9TH street Wnarf at lo
a m, 30 and $50 pm.
Steamer jamestown, for moohnen'
trip down the Potomac, leaves Nor1olk
and Washington steamboat WharI at
pm.
Fast electric trains for Mount vernon
leave 18th and Pennsylvania avenue every
hour from 10 am. to ) pm.
Evening star., 1909-06-24
The Queen of Roses,

Guides American Beauties reign as the
finest blooms in rosedom. 1914 F.-Advt
Evening star., 1909-06-24
Wife Euioins Husband.

Justice Wright has enjoined John C.
Nelson from interfering with his wife
Maggie NJ. Nelson, in the conduct of a
boarding house at 113 "a street. Mrs.
Nelson. through Attorney f. Edward
Mitchell, filed suit for maintenance and
injunction against her husband After
telling the court of her marriage to Mel
son October ., 1903. at Norfolk Va. Mrs.
Nelson says that she was compelled 10
leave her husband several years ago. but
that a reconciliation was effected. Later
she says, because her husband failed RI
keep his promise properly to care and
provide for her, she was forced to come
10 Washington. with a daughter by a
former marriage, and keep boarders
Evening star., 1909-06-24

Caverly's Plumbing. 1881 q NV.
Evening star., 1909-06-24
Business Property Sold.

Jean c. Gateau has purchased the busi-
ness property 1851 l. street northwest
through the real estate corporation of
Boss & Phelps, from Augustus l.. Phil
lips The property consists of two
story brick building and two-story
brick stable The lot is about twenty
feet wide by about 13O feet deep to a
twenty-foot paved alley. II is Mr.. Ga
teau's intention 10 occupy the property
for his business. The price paid for the
property was about $500.
Evening star., 1909-06-24
"Cool Off" at Chevy Chase Lake.
Receivers for Miss Bayne Appointed.

Marine Band music, pony track. dancing
|-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-06-24
Y. M. C. A. Schedules Planned.

There was a meeting yesterday of the
executive staff of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association, made up of the secre-
taries of the several departments. Plans
for the coming season were gone over
and the schedule for meetings, lectures
general work and special features were
planned. The conference was held at
Great Falls.
Evening star., 1909-06-24
Funeral of Maj. A. o. Brummell.

The funeral of Maj. Augustus o.
Brummell formerly of Dover. Ariz.,
who suffered an attack of heart failure
about 10 o'clock Sunday morning while
near the corner of 9Th and F streets,
and who died about noon that day in
the Emergency Hospital. will take place
from Wright-s chapel, 1897 10th street.
tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock. Maj
Brummell arrived here recently from
the west, and made his home at 1011 f
street northwest
Evening star., 1909-06-24

Chief Justice Clabaugh has appointed
Harry IL. Hollander and Charles w.
Clagett receivers of the bankrupt estate
of Miss Annie r. Bayne, who conducted
grocery at 916 f street northeast The
receivers gave bond and will dispose of
the assets.
Evening star., 1909-06-24
GARRETT CHOSEN PRESIDENT.
Election of Tech Night School
Alumni Association.

AT meeting of the Mckinley Manual
Training School Alumni Association in
the assembly hall of the school yester-
day the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: President, Clyde d.
Garrett; first vice president, H. B. My
ers; second vice president. H. p Bay
ly; recording secretary, Miss Clar1ene
Browne; corresponding secretary, Bruce
Cleveland, and treasurer Carl Butman. :
A decision was reached to present to
the school portraits of Director Cham
berlain of manual training and former
Principal Irwin Gardner. The committee
to arrange for the pictures is made up of
Mr. Butman, Miss Browne and Mr. Pierce
Nafnh for a %
Evening star., 1909-06-24
CITY ITEMS.
:, Max.Kohner Retiring Sale.

Only three more days. Will positively
close Saturday night. June %. What is
left of dry goods, millinery, hosiery and
underwear will be sold at your own offer.
1132 7th st. NV.
Evening star., 1909-06-24
CITY AND DISTRICT.
oI. Randle on New York Committee

a communication has been received by
Col Arthur E. Randle from the New
York Chamber of Commerce which states
that under a resolution adopted by the
chamber OF commerce at its June meet
ing he was appointed member of a
special committee of five to inquire into
the causes of the decline of American ship
ping The other members of the COM
mittee are G.. Waldo Smith, James Tai
colt. Welding Ring and Edgar F. Luck
eubach
Evening star., 1909-06-24

Coma Duckett, colored. who is wanted
in this city to answer "a charge of having
assaulted Policeman Carson of the second
precinct by striking him with a brick,
was arrested in Philadelphia this morn
ing. Detective Burlingame and Police
man Carson will go TO Philadelphia to-
morrow to get the prisoner
Evening star., 1909-06-24
Death of Mrs. Harriet M. Forrest

Mrs. Harriet NJ. Forrest died at the
home of her daughter. Mrs. Henry J..
DALI. 1924 Wallach place northwest,
early yesterday morning after a long
illness of diabetes, aged sixty-three
years. The body was taken to Troy, N.
" Mrs. Forests old home, for burial.
Evening star., 1909-06-24
If You Have Silverware

for which you desire absolute protection
liza se Union Trust Co, 18th & III SITS. send
for same. Storage in modern vaults at
Adyt
Evening star., 1909-06-24
Conducted Tour to Boston and Port

land by sea from Baltimore July Is. Wis
iting Old Point, Norfolk, Providence,
Boston, Portland, Old Orchard Beach,
Nantasket Beach, etc Ten-day tour, S4S
including all expenses. Theo H. Dienel
& Co, 217 E. Baltimore St, Baltimore
Other tours July 30. August 16, Sept. B.
je24-5t
Evening star., 1909-06-24
All the Spring Sea Food

specialities are being served daily at Har-
vey's as only Harveys can prepare them
Soft crabs, deviled crabs and broiled live
Holsters at their best. Special noon lunch
bill served daily my21tojy1
Evening star., 1909-06-24
Homemade Milk Bread.

Made from the finest patent flour. mixed
with fresh pure milk and delivered direct
from the oven to your door, &C Holmes
Homemade Fresh Fruit Pies, Oc. Holmes
Bakery 1st & + SITS. Phones Linen. l44o
& 14f1.
Evening star., 1909-06-24
Heurich,s Beers Are the Oldest

as well as the purest America produces.
Hygienicaliy brewed. aged in glass-lined
vats bottled through hermetically sealed
pipes . doz Maerzen or Senate, $1.7o; :
doZ. Lager, $1.50; hot. rebate, SOC. Phone.
Evening star., 1909-06-24
For Indigestion

Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate.
Especially recommended for the relief of
nervous dyspepsia and loss of appetite
Advt.
Evening star., 1909-06-24
The Most Particular Men

favor Criterion Whisky for all uses
Mellow with age; unusually smooth.
full quart John T. Crowley, S31 14th.
Evening star., 1909-06-24
DANCING.

MRS. GLOVER'S DANCING ACADEMY, 613 22D
St Private lessons. Zoe Waltz & tw0-step guar
anteed lessons barn dance, .. Class Tues, Sat.
evgs. 25c. Ballroom for rent. S. Phone W.1129.
no2S tt eSu.4
DAVISONS PROF. & MRS.-ACADEMY. 719
9th NV. Best known Est. 1892 Teach all dances
in lessons. Open m. to IL pm. Phone NJ.
1854. Glasses & social Dances Tu., Thur eve'gs.
JeS- GOT .eSu-4