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Evening star., 1909-07-12
MISS BLANCHE n. LONG DEAD
Arrangements for Funeral Services
Tomorrow Afternoon.

The many friends OF Miss Blanche III.
Long. youngest daughter of Mrs. Eliza
beth Long and. the late Alexander Long.
were shocked when they learned OF her
death, which occurred Saturday evening
at her home, 40 r street northeast. AL
though Miss Long had been i'll for some
time, she had been confined to her bed
only since last Friday
Being possessed, of a happy disposition
She made many friends, and was very
popular in the younger set in the Bloom
ngdae section. She was an accomplish
ed musician.
Miss Long was a graduate of the BuSi-
ness High School, class of 1905. and took
a lively interest in the welfare of her
school.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow
afternoon at > clock at her late home,
Rev. William Hart Dexter, acting pastor
of the lexington Presbyterian Church. Of
f1ciating. In addition to her mother. three
sisters and two brothers, Misses Annie Z.
and Bessie Long. Mrs. George +. Cor
bett. and Alexander B. and Charles Long,
survive the deceased.
The pallbearers. selected from her
schoolday companions. will be Stanley
Taylor, Thomas Linthicum. Edward
Keefe, Harry Wakenight. Lloyd Cole
man and Mark Silver. The interment
will be in Rock Greek cemetery.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
CHARGE Is DROPPED.
Another Post Office Department In
dictment Nolle Pressed.

Another post Office scandal indict-
ment was nole pressed today by United
States Attorney Baker. 1t was the true
bill reported by the grand jury July 81,
1905, charging August W. Machen, then
superintendent Of the free delivery serv-
ice of the department; John T. Cupper Of
Lock Haven. Pa, and William c. Long
of this city with conspiracy to defraud
the United States in connection with a
contract to paint letter and package
boxes throughout the United States
Mr.. Baker told the court that after con-
siderins the case he was of opinion that
a conviction could not be secured and
thought the matter should be dropped.
An indictment against Cupper and Long
for alleged bribery in connection with Sc
curing the same contract was nolle
pressed some time ago.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
PAULISTS ARE ACTIVE.
Rev. Elliott Goes to New York to
Attend General Chapter.

Rev. Walter Ellicott. c. S. p, of the
Apostolic Mission House has gone to
New York city as delegate to the gen.
eral chapter of Paulists which is in ses-
sion to elect a successor to Very Rev.
George NJ. Searle, who has just completed
his term as superior general of the or
der. 1t is expected that Father Elliott
will later conduct the clergy retreat
at Helena, Mont.
Very Rev. A 2. Doyle. rector of the
Apostolic Mission House, and Rev. Alvah
Doran of the Philadelphia Apostolate
are conducting the chapel car St. An
thony through the northwest.
Rev. d. j. Mountain. who graduated
from the Mission House this year, is
acting rector of Father Fennes parish, in
Govanstown, Md. He will probably head
the Buffalo Diocesan Mission Band this
NALL.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
Beacon Lodge Installation.

Beacon Lodge, No. 10, ]. o. o. F., will
hold it's installation ceremonies in the
lodgeroom at Odd Fellows Hall this
evening. Deputy Grand Master Daniel
A. Dugan. assisted by other Grand Lodge
officers, will install the officers as follows:
Noble grand. Emmett Midkiff; vice
grand. r. c. Nicodemus: recording secre-
tary William J. La Narre: financial sec
retary, James w. Colley; treasurer, Past
Grand Master Ernest w. Bradford. The
noble grand and vice grand-elect will
each select their appointive officers, who
will be installed at the same time.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
DIVINE SERVICE OUT-0F-D DOORS
oPEN-AIR MEETINGS HELD ALL
OVER THE CITY.
Large Congregations Attend or
Lawns and in Tents-New
Gospel Wagon Here.

Divine services in the churches yester-
day We're supplemented in the afternoon
and evening by open-air services in many
sections of the city. Outdoor services
were conducted under the auspices of the
Epworth League of Hamline M. r..
Church in five different localities. Rev
DIR. Charles f.. Guthrie. pastor of the
church. spoke AT the services on the
church lawn and also at Iowa Circle IN
the early evening. Rev. r. j.. Park OF
Howard University conducted the services
at No engine house. r street between
9th ard 10th streets northwest; W H.
Proctor addressed large meeting at
Rhode Island avenue and Columbus street
northwest. and NJ NJ. Thorne spoke at
Rhode Island avenue and Marion street.
Ira Q. Tweedy was in charge of the serN-
ices at the Hamline Church mission house
on Bladensburg road.
Epworth League Active.
DR.. Guthrie last night announced his in
tention OF conducting outdoor services
under the auspices of the EpWorth
League throughout the summer. Next
Sunday there will be a joint service OF
all the branches on the church lawn. IN
stead of separate services as heretofore
Gideon's Army in a gospel wagon drew
up at Pennsylvania avenue and sth street
northwest last night and services were
conducted under the direction OF KEY
James Madison Little. Mrs Little led
the singing In addition to short ser
mon the meeting was largely devoted TO
the recital of personal experiences IN the
slums of New York The gospel wagon
was presented to the army by ii. ID.
Gordon and George W. Wheeler OF the
Gospel Mission.
Rev. George A. Miller pastor of the
Ninth. Street Christian Church, preached
at the religious services in Franklin Park.
Music was rendered by a male chorus.
The services were under the direction or
d. Fulton Harris. d. s. Davis, director
Of the religious work of the Y. NJ. 1. A,
under whose auspices the services were
held. was present. D. c. Smithson led
the singing and Edward H. CARLOW or the
Musurgia Club sang a solo.
Chicago Soloist Sang.
The Church of the Covenant tent at 18th
and Monroe streets was filled last night
There was a service OF song before the
sermon the soloist being Miss Flora Nc
Gill of Chicago. accompanied by Miss
Mabel Dill. Rev. Tyler bennett, assist
ant pastor of the Church of the Covenant
preached a short sermon. Next Sunday
the song service will be conducted by the
MuSurgia Club.
Regular Sunday afternoon services were
held Yesterday afternoon in the Cathedral
Close, at Mount ST. Alban, by Chaplain
Henry A. Brown, l.. S. 4. The text for
his sermon was He that is of God
Heareth Gods Words Music was fur
nished by the vested choir. assisted by a
section of the United States Marine
Band.
Outdoor services were also held at the
Waugh NJ. f. Church last night. Rev.
A. f. Thompson. the pastor made
brief address on Thought, Life and Fu-
ture." There was Il large attendance X.
Millburn led the singing of the hymns
and w G. Atherholt was the musical
director.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
KILKENNY SAILS FOR IRELAND.
Head of Homecoming Movement to
Interest .Ould Sod"

Francis j. Kilkenny, president of the
Irish homecoming movement sailed
from New York Saturday to spend his va
cation with relatives in Ireland, and in
eidentally to further the cause among the
Irish people. He will visit the officials
of various cities and certain other promi-
nent men to see what can be accomplish
ed in the way of entertainment for the
Irish-Americans who visit their native
country in 1910.
Mr.. Kilkenny seemed delighted with the
| success of the movement. and said before
his departure that the pilgrimage has
now been thoroughly organized, capable
officers elected and definite plans perfect
ed. He expects on his return to find that
many thousands have enrolled themselves
for trip to the ''ould sod" when the
time comes.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
5000 FOR so IDEAS.

In justice mans regard his little considcra
ton Difference and for what he knows about
experimental gathering together mems suggestions to
be INCLUDED with the womens ideas in homes
In the secluson of home has heart ideals TO
the house contributes VIC have learned how
ever that having given thought the infinite details OF
consider plain practical points that would
leave the architect builder This may be because a
naturally constructor
The result OF the knowledge have gained by the
has vastly enlarged the work which will be
obviously apparent homes under
The who puts immediate knowledge he has
gained is the who keeps touch the pulse the people
he We knew people homes but what
of homes they alone could tell They telling and their
ideas OF great value
Mddaugh & Shannon, Inc, Owner,
Colorado Building.
mo Place Like Home; No Homes Like Ours"
Evening star., 1909-07-12
Paulist Returns From Work

Rev. John Marks Handley, c. S. P, of
Chicago. who for the past few months has
been travelling with the chapel car st. An
fhony on a series OF missions in the
orthwestern states, is in Washingto ton,
where he has taken charge OF the Apos-
tolic Mission House in Brookland during
the absence of the rector, Rev. A. p
Doyle, c. S. p. Father Handley is a con-
vert to the Catholic faith. He was born
in Tennessee. but lived for long time
in Florence, Mass, where he was literary
secretary to Ms. Gable. the novelist.
While there he came across the writings
OF Father Hecker. which. he said, so i'm
pressed him that he gave up the career of
letters TO enter the Pauiist novitiate
Evening star., 1909-07-12
Germania Maennerchor Election

The Germania Maennerchor has elected
the following officers: F. w. Helbig, presi-
dent; Louis Bauer vice president; Will
liam Lerch. recording secretary: +. l..
Aue. financial secretary; George J. Bess-
ler, treasurer: ]. Goetz. color bearer; F.
Mattern, librarian; J. b. Buechlng, col
lector: G. Fischer, Karl Braun and Karl
Cussler, board of directors; Prof. F.. +.
P. Pitt, delegate to the German Orphan
Asylum.
The annual excursion of the Maenner-
chor to Marshall Han yesterday was
largely attended. The Charles Manchester
made three trips to the hall. each time
carrying a goodly number of the MEM
bers. their friends and guests. In addi-
ton to choral singing by the society, the
usual amusements OF the resort fur
nished enjoyment for the party
Evening star., 1909-07-12
DR.. Newman at Mt. Pleasant.

Rev. DIR. s. III. Newman. president Of
Kee Mar College, Hagerstown. Nd. con-
Quoted the services at the Mount Pleas
ant Congregational Church yesterday
morning. He will come TO this city every
Sunday morning until a successor is
chosen 10 the late DR. Fishburn by the
committee of the consre CATION appointed
20 select pastor DR.. Newman was
formerly pastor OF the First Congrega
tional Church, but left this city 10 be-
come president of kee Mar College. The
SUNDAY school of the Mount Plea SAINT
Congreea tional Church will continue to
meet during the summer months.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
We're Selling Cypress Shingles, s

we re 0eIIIHS OyPI eSo lISIeS, 9O
1000. Sound 4x20 stock. Any quantity
you want. Eisinser Bros, 2109 7th NV.
jy12, ,deSu.p
Evening star., 1909-07-12
Pension for Policeman Kemp

That Policeman William Kemp be re-
tlred and receive a pension OF $50 per
month after July 10 is the recommends
tion of the police pension board made to
the District Commissioners: and Commits
sioner West has approved the recommen-
dation. The retirement board found that
Policeman Kemp has become so p<rma-
Gently disabled by reason of diseasa
contracted in the line OF his duty as a
policeman as to be unable 10 further
perform the same.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
Holly and Maple Sail.

The lighthouse service steamer Holly
has sailed from Baltimore on supply
cruise among the lights in the upper end
of Chesapeake bay, completing which she
will go to the Portsmouth. Va, station
of the service to take aboard a gas buoy,
which is to be located on the shoals at
the south end of Pools Island.
The tender Maple, the largest of the
lighthouse fleet In this district, has sailed
from Portsmouth on an inspection trip
of several days on the James river. On
the trip buoys and other channel marks
will be overhauled.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
Getting Real Modern

The use of gasoline hoisting engines
aboard the smaller coasting schooners is
becoming the thing, and there are now
but few schooners of any size that are
not equipped either with steam or power
hoists of some kind The three sted
schooner j. S. Hoskins, which a few days
ago unloaded a cargo of pine lumber here
and went from this city to Baltimore to
be fitted with new mast and for other
repair work, has been equipped with a
gasoline motor, which will be used to
operate hoists for the raising and lower
Ing of sails, cargo, anchors, etc.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
BUYS Warder Street House.

Watch for City-Randle Highlands
Advt
Evening star., 1909-07-12
COMMITTEES TO MEET.
Varied Activities Of the Chamber of
Commerce.

The Chamber of Commerce committee
on arrange ments to consider the raising
OF funds for the convention of the Sons
of Veterans. to be held in August, and of
the Union Veteran Legion, to be held in
September. will meet tomorrow evening
at 7:45 o'clock at the rooms of the cham
ber The committee on city planning,
of which Allen ID. Albert. jr. is chairman,
will make its final report "Wednesday aft
ernoon on the recent city planning confer
ence. Wednesday evening the committee
on advertising Washington will meet at
the call of Chairman Isaac Cans. and
Thursday night there will be a meeting
of the committee on law and legislation.
Evening star., 1909-07-12

The property No. 1925 Warder street
northwest, which is a two-story, colonial
designed, six-room brick house. has Just
been sold through the real estate office of
Shannon e. Luchs to Mrs. Eudora Lamp
ton. whose intention ii is TO occupy the
property as her home. This is one of the
l25 homes which were built by Middaugh
& Shannon, inc, in the section known as
Park View. about a year ago. The con-
sideration in the transaction was 81, ,91J
Evening star., 1909-07-12
Architect Brown Honored.

Glenn Brown. secretary of the Ameri-
can Institute of Architects, it is announc-
ed, has been elected a member of the
purchasing commission of the Avery
Architectural Library of Columbia Uni
versity, New York. to succeed the late
Russell Sturgis. Mr.. Browns selection,
it is said. has been unanimously APPROX
ed by Mrs. Avery and all others interest
ed. His colleagues on the commission
are DR.. Garfield of the library and Prof.
Hamlin of the architectural department
of the university.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers fol
Fort Monroe, Norfolk, Newport News and
all points south every evening In the year
Chesapeake Beach now open. Only de-
Iigntful salt water resort near Nashlng-
ton. See schedule.
Steamer St Johns to Colonial Beach,
leaves Ith street wharf at a. m
Steamer jamestown. for moonlight
trip down the Potomac. leaves Norfolk
and Washington steamboat wharf at
pm.
Fast electric trains for Mount Vernon
leave 18th ard PENNSYLVANIA avenue every
hour from 1u m. to ) pm.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

New National-The Aborn Opera Com
pany in The Belle of New York" Sis
pm.
t-olum bia-The Columbia Players in
s.When We Were Twenty-One," S:1J pm.
Luna Park-A fairyland of amusements,
with superb vaudeville show.
Chevy Chase LaKe-afarine Band con-
csrts, 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., 1909-07-12
Funeral of DR. E. d. Scott.

Funeral services for DIR. E. ID. Scott,
who died at his home, 903 9th street
northeast, Friday, were held yesterday
afternoon at Berean Church. Rev. DR.. D.
s. Rivers, Rev. Walter Brook and Rev.
Mr.. Howard officiated. The interment
was In Harmony cemetery. The pallbear-
ers were DIR. f. d. Williston, DR.. John w
Mitchell, DIR. II. Smith. Sherman jackson
and DR.. 2. W. Price. DIR. Scott leaves a
wife and two sons, Marion Scott and
Paul NJ. Scott.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
Repairing Marine Railway.

The big marine railway at the AleNan-
dra shipyard, which became disabled
about a month ago while a seagoing tug
from Baltimore was being hauled OUT on
1t, is TO be rebuilt and again put in order.
Workmen have started rebuilding of the
cradle and the track founda tions and ma :
chinery ate to be put in order. The i'm
proved railway will be in condition for
service again in about month.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
Plan Excursions for G. A. r. Meet.

Gen. T. j. Shannon of this city and
other general officers of the National
Union Veteran Legion are visiting the
outlying encampments in the states of
Maryland. Pennsylvania. New York
West Virginia. Ohio and Indiana. They
will assist in arranging excursions from
these states TO the national encampment
OF the order to be held in Washington
September S TO il.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
Are You Going Out of
Town This Summer? !?

~ yeu are, be sure to have Tho
Evening and Sunday Star follow
you. In mosr cases Tho Star will
morning, and always give all OF the
latest news from Washington Of the
day before. The address may be
changed AZ frequently as desired
by giving the old as we'll as the
new address. The price Of The
Star by mall daily and Sunday 10
80 cents per month, In advance.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Frank Mann, giving his address as IL
18th street, called at the Casualty Hos
pital last evening and was treated for
cuts and bruises in his arm. He told the
police that he had been in an alteration
with his brother at 10th and East Capitol
streets
Evening star., 1909-07-12
Popular Excursion, Sunday, July 18,

BALTIMORE & OHIO r. r.
81 .0O to Frederick, Keedysville tAntietam),
IIagerstown and return. Special train
leaves Washington an, returning same
day.--Advt.
Evening star., 1909-07-12

caverly's Plumbing. 1881 G NV.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
Funeral of Mrs. E. B. Steiner.

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth 3. Stein
er, widow of Lambert d. Steiner, will
take place tomorrow afternoon at pm
from the family home, '37 Mclean ave
nue. southwest. Mrs Steiner was for
merly Miss Elizabeth Bergardees of
Berne n Y. She was a resident of Wash
ington for about ten years.
The interment will be in Arlington ceme-
Evening star., 1909-07-12
Society Gives Dinner and Outing.

About fifty members of the Union de
Langue Franchise attended dinner and
outing given to their friends at Cabin
John bridge yesterday. A special car
leaving Georgetown at II o'clock took the
party to the bridge, where, after the bas-
ket dinner was served. games were held
for men. women and children. Souvenir
prizes were given TO the winners in each
Evening star., 1909-07-12
Grace X. Is Being Overhauled.

The yawl yacht Grace h, one of the
local feet of pleasure craft, is out on
the marine railway at Regan's boatyard
for a general overhauling, cleaning and
in preparation for summer cruis-
ing The vessel will be put overheard
early in the coming week and will be
used for pleasure trips on the river and
Evening star., 1909-07-12
A Few BOTTLES of Heurich's

Beers on ice insure cool treat for the
thirsty caller. Few households are with
ont these healthful beverages. doZ.
Maerzen or Senate. $1.75; > doZ Lager.
| 81 80; bot. rebate, SOC. Phone West 1900.
Evening star., 1909-07-12

While riding in this city in auto
mobile yesterday afternoon, Joseph NJ
Kamnsky, a resident of Baltimore. met
with an accident. a street car striking
his machine and damaging it. The street
car was also damaged. The accident hap
pened near Pennsylvania avenue and 18th
street about 80 o'clock
Evening star., 1909-07-12
PI I'M P LES
And BlaCkheadS Pre-
vented and
Cured by Cuticura.

Gently smear the face with Cuticura Ointment,
the great Skin Cure. but do not rub. Wash Oh
the Ointment In i've minutes with Cuticura Soa o
and hot water and bathe freely for some min
utes. Repeat morning and evening. At other
times use hot water and Cutieura Soap for bath
Ing the face ~ often N agreeable. -
Evening star., 1909-07-12
New Observation Parlor Car to New

York-Raltimore and Ohio Railroad.
In addition to the regular drawing room
parlor car, an observation parlor car is
now in service from Washington to New
York on Royal Blue Line train leaving
Washington, Union station, II am, ar
riving New York, Liberty street, 4:1o
pm. ed street 4:2J p.m.--Advt.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
Ho, for the Powtowmak,

Taking advantage of the fine weather,
pleasure craft owners are taking over
Sunday cruises on the river. About half
the pleasure fleet sailed yesterday after
noon for cruises of various lengths, and
of those remaining in port last night
many will sail this morning.
Evening star., 1909-07-12

Recommended for Census Supervisor
Representative Sturgis has recommend
ed the appointment of A. l.. Helnlicks,
formerly sheriff of Tucker county, as CEN
sus supervisor for the second West Fir-
ginia district. Mr.. Hclmcks resides at
Thomas, W. Va.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
Elgin Produces No Butter

of finer quality than James F. Oysters
Elgin Creamery. Absolutely pure. delight
fully palatable. strictly fresh. Write OF
phone headquarters, 9th and Pa. ave-
Advt.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
Columbia Heights Branch Office.

Eppley's Drug Store. at 14th and Well
ing place. receives Want Ads" at regu-
lar rates. Wants. Rooms for Rent, Lost
and Found, Things for Sale, etc.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
Homemade Milk Bread Appeals

to all who enjoy substantial delicious
bread Made of the best ingredients and
delivered fresh and clean from oven to
table. sc. Finest Homemade Pies. 20c.
Holmes Bakery, 1st and E sts Phones
Linen 144O and 1441.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
Most for Least

The mos, value for the least money is
found In Star want ads. Every penny
in fifteen-cent ad buys 10000 readers
Think IL over
Evening star., 1909-07-12
"Perfection" Ginger Ale Wins

friends wherever tried. A superior arti-
Gle, made of pure. distilled water. Equals
the imported. but costs less. Grocers or
phone Arlington Bottling Co, West 81.
jy12-Jd
Evening star., 1909-07-12
Nebbiolo Spumante.

ItaIy's finest sparkling wine. Favored
by society. At Christian &ander's, 900 Ith.
Evening star., 1909-07-12

Wednesday morning. commencing 1870
o'clock. Fine new selected sample pieces
direct from manufacturers. for every
room in the home: all new and perfect.
and so guaranteed; now on exhibition.
Wilson & Mayors. manufacturers auc-
tioneers. 1927 and 1229 G street.
Evening star., 1909-07-12

4he Great Bear Is an Ideal Table
water ONCE. S26 r ne. Phone N. 4S72.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
Housewives Who Take Pride

in setting a fine table always insist on
having Schneiders Malt Bread. Order
it if YOU want your family to have the
purest and best At your grocers'- &c.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
RESPOND TO ALARMS.
Companies of Fire Department Sum
moned Last Night

No. II engine company responded TO an
alarm last night about S:4o o'clock and
found a blaze al the house of Thomas
Boyd. 326 Oakdale place. A lamp had eX-
ploded. About $40 damage resulted.
Fire in the house of Thomas Rhone. COS
l. street northwest. last night about IL
O'Clock caused about $40 damage. Fire
men went to the house in response to an
alarm from box %, but the blaze had been
eXtinguished before their arrival.
Evening star., 1909-07-12

John Clark. coored. whose home is at
aaJ L street. was taken sick while at
the corner of 9Th and streets yesterday
afternoon. a He received treatment at the
Casualty Hospital.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
CITY ITEMS.
When Giving Up Your Hous

or apartment for the summer arrange with
Washington Safe Deposit Co, 3l6 Pa. ave.
TO store your household effects Sanitary
tireproof rooms s. mo. up. Tel Main 261
Evening star., 1909-07-12
Peach Ice Cream

Humphrey instantaneous Water
Heaters, summer necessity. Shedd's 49, 9th
Evening star., 1909-07-12
Excursions, Baltimore &

ONO X. r.
$500 Deer Park. Oakland. Mountain
lake Park and return. $3.50 Berkeley
Springs and return Secure detailed in
formation at Baltimore and Ohio ticket
ofices.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-07-12

Sheetz, Candies and Ice Cream,
now at 93l F st.
Evening star., 1909-07-12
1Oc Evaporated Milk, &c; Family

size. sc; small, 31ac; Salmon. Sc: Fisl
Roe, Sc: Potatoes, CSC PIX: Fancy Prunes
SC. 1920 7th st. nv, and ]. T. D. Pyles
IL other stores. jy10-3t
Evening star., 1909-07-12
A Popular Form of Recreation

an outing in a TTCO taXicab. Rates
only s. per hour. Phone North 1212.-
.Advt.