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Evening star., 1909-06-17
SCHOOLS CAN'T USE $4,000
CLERICAL ERROR FOUND IN AP-
PRoPRIATIoN BILL. =
No Provision for Portable Buildings
Until Mistake Is .Rectifled to
Make Funds Available. .

A clerical error in that section OF the
last District appropriation act making
provision for the public schools Will
prevent the expenditure Of about $4,000
for portable schoelhouses, according to
letter written by W. V. Cox. chairman
of the ways and means committee Of the
board of education. to the District Conn.,
missioners.
Mr., Cox has asked that the Commits
sioners take steps to have the error cor
rected before the adjournment of the
present session OF Congress.
In the last appropriation act the fol-
lowing clause was inserted by Congress:
Any unexpended balances in the act
making appropriations to provide for
the expenses Of the District government
for the fiscal year ending June 30 1907.
and 1908. and for other purposes, to
rent. equip and care for temporary
rooms for classes above the second
grade, now on half time, and to provide
for the estimated increased enrolment
that may be caused by the operation of
reappropriated and made Immediately
available for the purchase, erection and
maintenance of portable schoolhouses
for temporary use.
IN It's estimates tne DodrQ o1 euucd-
tion asked that in place of the words
nineteen hundred and seven and nine
teen hundred and eight be put the
words nineteen hundred and nine" But
the clause as passed, it is declared by
Mr.. Cox, simply repeats the estimates
for the preceding year and does not
make available for the purpose of erect
ing portable schools the unexpended bal
ances for the year ending June 80, 1909.
About $4,000 will be left from the
appropriations for the current fiscal
year. Mr.. Cox estimates. and the clerical
error in the appropriation act prevents
the use of that sum for portable schools
Evening star., 1909-06-17
GRIM REAPER NOT so BUSY.
And Washington Is More Able to Be
About Than Usual.

Washington residents are healthier now
than for some time. according to the
weekly mortality report of the health Of
fee for the week ended June II.
Deaths during the week numbered %,
compared with 1O7 during the previous
week. and 157 during the same period
Of 1908. Diphtheria cases were reduced
from IL to Is, typhoid fever from IS to
75. measles from Liza to 7s6. chicken
pox from 90 to IS, and smallpox from
! to 0.
The number of patients suffering from
some contagious diseases was Increased
during the week.
Scarlet fever. according to the report,
increased from 66 to 6S Whoopng
cough cases also increased from 1874 to
IA. The reported cases of this disease
numbered Is and there were cases dis
charged. Tuberculosis cases increased
from 724 to IA. There were 80 cases re-
ported during this past week and y were
discharged.
Among the chief causes of death were:
Consumption, IA; diseases of the heart,
10, pneumonia, I; diarrheal diseases, ),
apoplexy. 4. and malignant growths. 4.
The births reported during the week
numbered 136, an increase of over the
previous week.
Evening star., 1909-06-17
ADMITS MAKING HANDBOOK.
Negro Is Sentenced-Two White
Men Demand Jury Trials.

Three men accused of violating the code
in making handbooks on horse races with
in the District of Columbia were ar
raigned before Judge Muliowny in Police
Court yesterday morning.
Harold Webster. colored. OF ITO "
street, entered plea of guilty. and was
months of this term in default of $500
fine.
Charles E. Wiles and Frank Bozzone.
the other defendants, entered pleas of not
guilty. They demanded trials by jury.
Assistant District Attorney Ralph Given
announced that from four to six hand
book cases which are pending will be
called for trial before a jury next week.
All other cases pending will be disposed
of at as early date S possible.
Webster admitted to the court that he
name is given as Harry Reed, and who
happened to be in the employ of the
police June IA. The bet was on racers at
Oakland, and was recorded by Webster
upon racing slips found in his possession
after arrest.
Wiles. the second defendant. gave his
occupation as a shoe clerk. and his ad-
dress as 1872 / street He was arrested
by Policemen Kelly, Jordan and Smith.
They asserted that Wiles accepted bets
III iudIheo money IuTNlSileo py lueiH Oii
results at the Oakland track and south
ern track. A bond of $1,000 was de-
manded for Wles appearance. Unable
to furnish the security, he went to jail.
Frank Bozzone. proprietor of a pool
room, was arrested near his place of busi-
ness at Sd street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. by Detective Armstrong and Police
man Lauten. 1t is asserted that BoZzone
accepted bets on the California and south
ern tracks.
Notice was served upon the court that
counsel for Bozzone will probably file a
demurrer to the information. Bozzone was
later released upon a $1,000 bond.
Evening star., 1909-06-17

Daily trips are being made to Colonial
Beach. Va. by tho big and fast steamer
St. Johns. which leaves here every day OK
cept Monday. Saturday the boat leaves
at 8 o'clock In the evening and on other
days at 8 o'clock In the morning. These
trips will be continued throughout the
months OF June. July and August and until
Labor day in September. The weekend
trips Saturday offer a splendid oppor-
tunity to spend thirty-six hours where
the salt waves roll. The steamer leaving
here at pm. Saturday reaches the
Beach about IL p.m.. and on the return
trap leaves Sunday evening at o. clock and
reaches this city about 1870 A day
light trip Is also made each Sunday, 1eav-
ing at 9 am. and returning reaching home
as stated. Music and dancing are features
Of the weekday trips of the steamer. and
Sunday concert music is played. Excel
lent dinners. served a la carte. can be
had on the steamer, and the big hotel,
under new management, Is open and
ready for the reception of guests.
Evening star., 1909-06-17
DISTRICT W. c. T. o. MEETING.
Letter Telling Of Work in Jerusa-
lem Interests the Members.

The W. c. T. L. of the District held
its regular executive meeting at 522 9Th
street northwest June 16, the president.
Mrs. Clinton Smith. presiding. Miss Jen-
ME Smith, national superintendent of
railroad employees. led the devotional ex-
ercises. Miss Smith has just returned
from the international convention Of rail-
road men, held at st. Louis, where more
than hundred men were converted.
Mrs. j. Porter Smell read a letter from
W. c. T. Z. woman in Jerusalem telling
Of the good work being done there. Plans
were made for general picnic to be held
at Great Falls Wednesday. June %. All
W. c. T. U. women should go.
Mrs. Anna Easterling was appointed
president of Mothers Club. and the new
president of Mount Pleasant Union. Mrs.
Brodford. was introduced to the executive.
It was decided to hold the annual conven-
ton In Emmanuel Baptist Church. in
Mount Pleasant October s and 8. Flow
ers and words OF sympathy were ordered
sent to the widow of Rev. Mr.. Fishburn.
in whose death the ". c. T. U. has lost
valuable helper Christian sympathiz-
er and friend.
Evening star., 1909-06-17
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

New National-The Ahorn Opera Com
pany in 1T Happened in Nordland. e:l'
pm.
Columbia-The Columbia Players IN MY
Wife," Sis pm.
Belasco-"Success." SIS pm.
New Lyceum-"Morning, Noon AND
Night SIS pm.
Luna Park-A fairyland of amusements
with superb vaudeville show.
Chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band con-
cert, followed by dancing.
Colonial Theater-Advanced vaudevliie
and world in motion.
Pickwick Theater-Moving pictures OF
high tone.
Palace Theater-Clean. clever ana Ire
like tales. comical and sentimental.
Glen Echo Park-Free dancing, moving
pictures and new features.
Evening star., 1909-06-17
BOYS PRESENT oPERETTA.
Closing Exercises Of Gonzaga School
Last Night.

At the cloOing exercises of Gonzaga
School, held in the college theater last
night, the boys of the school presented an
operetta, in which, attractively costumed,
they took the parts of fairy queens,
witches. villagers and dairymaids. The
operetta was given under the direction OF
Ernest T. Winchester. instructor In
music. aided by the Sisters of Notre
Dame and the Sisters from st. Catha-
rine's, who put their pupils through fire.
quent rehearsals.
Rev. Charles w. Lyons. s. j.. rector Of
the school, complimented the boys and
their instructors on the excellence Of the
performance.
AS the curtain went up seventy five
youngsters were seen dressed in their
night clothes. ready for bed. They sang
"Wynken. Blynken and Nod" and then
went to sleep, guarded by the Angel OF
Rest.
The second part was a fairy operetta.
and the final scene was entitled 'The
Haymakers."
Rev. Charles W. Lyons, s. j.. rector.
made an address and announced the
prizes would be distributed next Sunday
afternoon at o'clock.
Evening star., 1909-06-17
Barge Captain Dies Suddenly.

Peter Engel. sixty-five years of age, cap
tain of the barge Choptank, owned by the
Southern Transportation Company of
Philadelphia, died suddenly about $50
o'clock yesterday afternoon while in the
store of ]. H. Lee, 1903 X street. The
elderly man had his barge docked at 26th
and D streets and yesterday afternoon he
called at the store and was engaged in
conversation when he was stricken He
died before physician could be summon
ed and his body was removed to the
morgue. Coroner hewitt decided that
death was due to natural causes and
gave a certificate accordingly. Relatives
were advised Of his death.
Evening star., 1909-06-17
WORKS ENVELOPE GAME.
Police Looking for a Man Who
Swindled Portman's Drug Store.

An unidentified man succeeded yester-
day In playing the envelope game at
Portman's drug store. 14th street and
Rhode Island avenue He entered the
store. bought special delivery stamp and
asked for a twenty-dollar bill for bills Of
smaller denomination.
=. Pretending to place the twenty dollar
bill In an envelope to be mailed. the man
waited until the clerk had counted his
small roll Of bills. The latter discovered
that the roll was 81 short and SO Informed
the man. who apologized for the mist axe
and asked the clerk to hold the envelope
which. he said. contained the twenty dol
lar bill. The cashier afterward learned
that the envelope did not contain the bill,
but the swindler was gone.
The police of the second precinct were
notified of the swindle and an effort Is
being made to capture the swindler. He
Is described as being about thirty years
of age. smooth face and wore a large
diamond on his left hand. Miss Toole,
the cashier thinks she can identify him.
Evening star., 1909-06-17
GOES TO WoRKHoUsE,
James Foster Convicted of Destroy.
ing Property and Vagrancy.

James Foster Convicted of Destroy
ing Property and Vagrancy.
James Foster. colored, was in the Police
Court yesterday charged with destroying
private property and vagrancy. Foster
had no money, SO he went to the work.
house for total of ninety days in default
of 500 vagrancy bond and $40 fine.
Incidentally Mollie Davis forfeited $40
collateral on vagrancy charge Molie
objected to Fosters actions, and found
herself under arrest, too.
Foster, it was testified, called to see
Mary Bishop and fMoilie Davis. At first
things went along smoothly, and Foster
rushed a growler.' After. a while he as
serted he missed So and that some one
had stolen it from him.
The next thing that happened was the
appearance of Policemen Allan, Grant and
Spruce of the fourth precinct. in response
to cries Of Help. murder. thief" Foster
was found standing in the middle of a
room tossing chinaware and bits Of furni-
ture at fleeing femininity. The bluecoats
escorted James and Moilie to the station
house.
Evening star., 1909-06-17
RAILWAY COMMISSION ACTS.
Will Hold Public Hearing on De-
mand for Better Service.

)" al aO1u uU1lC ncdI1uE Oh oe-
mand for Better Service.
To decide as to the necessity for all
night car service on the Columbia line the
District electric railway commission at
its session yesterday afternoon concluded
to hold a public hearing similar to those
in connection with the demand for
through service on the suburban lines.
The date for the hearing, however, has
not been announced
Both the Park View and the Petworth
citizens associations sent communica-
tions to the commission approving its
action with reference to plow pit equip
ment and the operation of overcrowded
and unclean cars.
One complainant asked that all the car
companies be required to equip their cars
with electric headlights anad abandon the
use of ill-smelling kerosene oil lamps,
and also thaat the Chevy Chase cars be
required to abandon the use of the pow
erful headlights with which they are
now equipped.
Evening star., 1909-06-17
Personal Liberty League.

Member of the National Colored Personal
Liberty League celebrated the fifteenth
anniversary of the founding OF the organ
tzation last evening at a banquet at the
l. o. o. F. Hall, 1903 VI street northwest
Charles C. Curtis, national organizer,
made the opening address. congratulating
the Washington chapter on the rapidity
of its growth A piano solo by Miss
Beatrix l.. Chase, a cornet solo by w
Calvin Chase. jr., and vocal selections by
Miss Amy Enterman were given l. c.
Moore. l. A. Wiles. Sam Do Nedrey, John
c. Dancy. ]. A. Lankford. r. W. Thomp-
son and 7. L. Jones made addresses
Evening star., 1909-06-17
Notes About Rivermen.

Silas Selectman of the tug Capt. Toby
has resigned his berth on the tug to ac-
cept employment aboard the dredge Gray
Eagle, at work in the harbor.
Capt. Alfred Richards has been appoint
ed pilot OF the steamer Wakefield. on the
Mattox creek and Nomini route on the
river. and Capt. Frank Posey has been
made deck mate on the steamer. which
went into service this morning.
Capt Young o. Griffiss, master of the
schooner ]. s. Hoskins. at this city, is
in Baltimore visiting relatives while his
ship is discharging her cargo.
Capt Edwin White, inspector of boil
ers for this steamboat inspection service
district. was in the city yesterday look
ing the excursion steamers over to see
that they were meeting the requirements
Of the navigation laws.
Evening star., 1909-06-17
Likes Milk and Can Run.

Claude Avery. colored. who says he
once worked in dairy. and possesses
an Unsuitable appetite for milk. was be-
fore Judge Muliowny Of the Police Court
yesterday. charged with stealing a quart
bottle Of milk from IN front Of q South
Washington residence. Claude admitted
his guilt and went to Jail for thirty days
in default Of a fine OF $40.
He sure can rum" testified Policeman
Joe Grant. who made the arrest. Il
SAW him swipe the milk and started after
him We beat 1t down the street for
four blocks before he gave up and then
he wanted to scrap because l took the
milk"
Evening star., 1909-06-17
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers Tor
For, Monroe Norfolk Newport News and
all points south every evening in the year
Chesapeske Beach now open. Only de-
nehtful salt water resort near Washing
ton. See schedule.
Steamer St Johns. to Colonial Beach,
leaves 7th street wharf al am
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mar
shall Hall. leaves 7th street wharf at 10
q m 2:S0 and $50 p m.
Steamer jamestown. for an initial
moonlight trip down the Potomac, leaves
Norfolk and Washington steamboat
wharf at pm.
Fast electric trains for Mount Vernon
leave 18th and Pennsylvania avenue every
hour from 10 m TO pm.
Evening star., 1909-06-17
FEAST OF SACRED HEART.
To Be Celebrated Tomorrow Morn
ing With Solemn High Mass.

The Feast Of the Sacred Heart will be
observed with solemn high mass at 10
clock tomorrow morning at the Shrine
of the Sacred Heart, 14th street north
west. Rev. Father McGee, pastor of
the church. will celebrate the mass Rev.
David Williams will be the deacon, and
Rev John F. Eckenrode will act as the
William Cullinan will be mas
ter of ceremonies. The choir OF the
church will give a special program under
the direction Of L. E. Cannon.
The sermon will be preached by Rev.
Father Lyons of ST. Aloysius Church.
A vesper service will also be held at
Z 80 o'clock in the evening. when Rev. A.
P. Doyle, rector of the Apostolic Mission
House at Brookland. will preach the ser
mon
Evening star., 1909-06-17
Cart Trundler on Wav Back.

Oscar e. Nulf OF East Palestine. Ohio.
who voted for William Jennings Bryan
at the last presidential election. and who
also made an election bet that II the
peerless leader was not elected he would
push a cart to the National Capital, has
just left Washington on the return trim
home He arrived in this city May 20
Since that time he has met President
Taft and also worked for some days as
a special employe in the House of Rep
resentauves folding room. He Is much
pleased with his visit to the Capital city
Before leaving for his home town he had
leanet printed describing his trip
Evening star., 1909-06-17
FLOWERS COVER cAsKET.
Last Rites for B. G. King at Bright
wood and Rock Creek Cemetery.

Funeral services were held yesterday
afternoon at 2:3O O'Clock at Emory NJ E.
Church South. Brghtwood. over the re-
mains Of Benjamin C. King Of North Ia
koma, D. c., Rev. Claude NJ. Hesser,
pastor OF the church. of which the de-
ceased was a trustee and member, Of
ficiating. The honorary pallbearers were
Joseph r. keene. John w. Ray. Alvin
McChesney and Edgar M. Shaw The
active pallbearers were Arthur c. Shaw,
C. W. Blakeney, DR.. A. v. Parsons and
J. Enos Ray. representing Stansbury
Lodge, No. a. F. A. A. NJ, and H.
and ]. Ed. Fowler, represent
Services were held at the grave by Co.
lumbia Lodge and Stansbury Lodge, the
latter being assisted by Past Master Will
liam McNeir of New Jerusalem Lodge.
The casket was completely hidden be-
meath beautiful floral tributes. The in
terment was in Rock Creek cemetery.
Evening star., 1909-06-17
Dedication at Colonial Beach.

The Charles Alvin Smith Memorial
Home. located corner oA Losing avenue
and Lafayette avenue. Colonial Beach.
Va. will be dedicated at 2:30 pm. June
"a. 1909 Commissioner Macfarland will
make the address. Representatives from
the Church of the Covenant and Peck
Memorial Chapel and OF the National
Union will take part in the services The
Cuthbert Class Club of Peck Memorial
Chapel is custodian of the home
Evening star., 1909-06-17
Are You Going Out Of
Town This Summer? :?

N 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
rev address. The price Of Tho
Star by mall daily and Sunday is
80 cents per month, In advance.
Evening star., 1909-06-17
st. Joseph's School Closes.

At the closing exercises Of ST. Joseph's
Parochial School yesterday afternoon the
pupils gave an informal entertainment
consisting of hymns, patriotic songs and
recitations. The names of the pupils en-
titled to promotion were read by Father
Ignatius Fealey. assistant pastor, who
made an address complimenting them on
their good work during the year. Diplo-
mas were awarded to Bernard Coombs.
Mary Murto, Johanna Mcdonald, Mar
garet Crowley anad Annie Reaney.
Evening star., 1909-06-17
Thirty Little Ones Made Happy

Thirty little children from the home of
tthe American Salvation Army on C
street northwest were the guests Of the
manaRement OF local sightseeing auto
mobile company yesterday afternoon. The
happy youngsters were loaded into one of
the large cars of the company and toured
about the city the entire afternoon. None
OF them had ever ridden in an automobile
before and they were immensely pleased
with the trip. Mrs. Marion Smalley. ma
tron Of the home, was in charge Of the
party.
Evening star., 1909-06-17
WILL OF A. C. GAME.
Widow Given Life Interest in Estate.
Martha Aliens Testament.

The will of Alexander G.. Caine, late
disbursing officer of the Department OF
Justice, dated June Z, 1904. was filed to-
day for probate. A life interest in his
entire estate is left to the widow, Mrs
Julia S. Caine. At her death the prop
erty is to go to his son, Louis S. Caine.
According to the petition of the widow
for the probate of the will. Mr.. Gaines
personal estate approximates $4,000. He
owned real estate In Columbus Ohio
and Portsmouth. Ohio, the value OF
Easby-Smith represents the widow.
By the terms of the will of Mrs. Mar
tha Allen, dated July 80. 1902. her es-
tate Is left to her four daughters, Har-
rlet, Ida, Matte and Nelly
Evening star., 1909-06-17
Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary.

The schooner Mary Chaplin. while on her
way down the river to a Potomac point,
went ashore on the fats near the naval
powder magazine between this city and
Alexandria and could not be foated un-
til the full tide caused by the easterly
weather assisted in lifting her from
the bed she had made for herself in the
mud Of the fats. The vessel was not
injured and resumed her trip down the
river.
Evening star., 1909-06-17
Virginia Sheriff Gets Prisoner

George McWilliams has been surren-
dered to Sheriff Palmer of Alexandria
county by Chief Justice Clabaugh of
the District Supreme Court. who hon
ored a requisition Of Gov. Swanson of
Virginia for the return of the prisoner.
McWilliams and an alleged confederate
named Brown are charged with having
waylaid and robbed Edward Martin. an
elerly farmer. near the Virginia side of
the Chain bridge. A watch and a small
amount of money was taken from the
farmer.
Evening star., 1909-06-17
New Service to Memphis.

Southern Railways Memphis Special
between New York. Washington. Chat
tanooga and Memphis. beginning June
Goth. Lv. Washington 4:1o am, ar. Chat
tanooga 9:45 pm, ar Memphis 80 M
next morning. Solid vestbule train Pull
man sleeping cars and coaches to Mem
phis. Washington car ready for occu-
pancy after 1000 pm. Dining cars
Advt.
Evening star., 1909-06-17
BURIED AT ARLINGTON.
Military Honors Attsnd The obse
ouies Of Capt. s. W. B. Diehl.

Military ceremonies attended the obse-
quies today of Capt. 8. w. B. Diehl Of
the navy. who died in New York city
Tuesday morning. Brief religious services
were held at Gawler's chapel. Chaplain
Walter G. Isaacs, attached to the New
York navy yard, oficiated. The inter-
ment was made in the Arlington Ma
tional cemetery.
The military escort consisted of two
companies of marines and one company
of bluejackets. headed by the United
States Marine Band and commanded by
Capt. T. B. Howard. commanding the
battleship Ohio. The pallbearers were
Capts. w. F. Halsey. r. F. Nicholson, E.
H. Campbell. T. E. D. W. Veeder. w.
Evening star., 1909-06-17
Buys Georgia Avenue Property.

The sale has just been reported Of the
two-story brick dwelling. 300 Georgia
avenue northwest. to Harry NJ. Phillips.
who will occupy the property as his home
The property contains six rooms and
bath. and is one of the 40 homes now
under the course of construction by Mr.
Harry Wardman. The sale was made
through the Office of Shannon & Luchs.
real estate brokers. and the consideration
in the transaction was $3.50
Evening star., 1909-06-17
Norfolk & Western Railway.

Memphis Special
Beginning Sunday. June 70. memphis
Special Will be inaugurated New York to
Memphis via Lynchburg. Roanoke. Bris-
tol Leaving Washington 4:lO am. arriv-
ing Memphis 7:3O am. following morning.
Through Pullman sleeping cars and din
ing car service. Sleeper ready for occu-
pancy after 10 pm. All information 18th
and New York ave. NV. (Bond bldg.).-
Adyt
Evening star., 1909-06-17
Six Months for Cruelty to Animals;

Earl Banks. a colored wagon driver,
was committed to the workhouse for six
months yesterday by Judge Kimball of
the Police Court. following conviction on
charges OF cruelty to animals. Several
witnesses including Policeman Crouch
OF the eighth precinct, who arrested the
man, testified that Banks beat his horse
over the head with a trace chain.
Evening star., 1909-06-17
Escaped Convict CAUGHT.

Arriving In Washington yesterday after
hds escape from convict road camp
near The Plains. Va, Hally Cash, color
ed, twenty years OF age. who was SEN
tenced to the Richmond penitentiary on a
charge Of house entering. was placed
under arrest a few hours later by Police
men Russell and Boyle Of the fourth
precinct and was returned to Richmond
today.