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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-21
Lutheran Sunday School Institute.

A Sunday school institute was held
Tuesday evening in ST. Pauls Lutheran
Church. At the same time a similar in
stitute was held in Baltimore, both being
under the auspices of the Eastern Confer
ence of The Lutheran Synod of Maryland.
The committee of arrangements for
Washington consisted of Rev. J. Luther
Frantz. Rev. c. P. Wiles and Mr.. D. N.
Hoover, jr.
Rev. DR.. J. G. Butler presided at the
session. Revs J. I. Huddle and c. P.
Wiles conducted the devotional services.
Addresses were delivered by three visit
ing Baltimore clergymen. Rev. L. S. G..
Rupp spoke on An Cp-to-date Sunday
school" Rev. f. f. Ide on "Motherology'
and Rev l. r. Crigler on Teacher Train
ing" The church quartet and a por-
ton of the Rebew orchestra rendered Sc
lectiOns Rev. DIR. Weidley pronounced
the benediction.
1t was stated that Baltimore has twenty
general synod Lutheran Sunday schools
with an enrolment of 1916. These schools
gave for the outside work of the church.
through the boards last year $3S1S. 81
Washington, with its nine schools, gave
81 .S39.11. The highest average per men,
Der in Baltimore was Obtained by ST.
Marks. Rev. DR. w. Fl. Dunbar, pastor,
with $1.34 In Washington the highest
was by the Luther Memorial Church,
Rev. DR.. J. G. Butler pastor, with 81 %
St PaupS Rev. J. L. Huddle pastor, was
second with $1.60.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-21
COLUMBIA LODGE ENTERTAINs,
Machinists Give Dance at National
Rifles Hall.

Columbia Lodge, No. ia. International
Association of Machinists. gave an enter
talnment and dance at the National
Rifles Armnry Thursday evening. The
address of welcome was made by Emmett
L. Adams.
The program included a baritone SOLO
Love Me Lots" by Ross Brights F.
Ermantrout. the dancing marvel; selec-
tons including The City Choir by the
Temple Quartet, composed of George v
Blakency, Arthur l.. Simpson. Ed j.
Aiken and Charles w. Moore: a reading
by Miss Anna Manages, reader and i'm
personator of Neff College, Philadelphia;
THE Nightingale Song from IN lie
Modesto by Miss Edith Pickering and
vocal duet by Miss Selinger and Mr.
Becker. concluding with musical act by
Madert and Feihmeyer.
There was dancing to music by Pts
torio's Orchestra. A supper was served
to the LOO people present.
The entertainment committee was COM
posed of Thomas B. Delcher chairma n !;
W. +. Moody, r. Hudgins, j. c. OLough-
lin. w. +. Weimer, j. G. Moody, j. W.
Schwenk
The reception committee was composed
of II. F. Weimer, chairman; H. B.
Schmidt, James Virnsten. George Wirth,
Guy Stewart, NJ V. Collins, William ii.
Cook
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a Large Cans Tomatoes. Csc:

Howard House, 9Th and Pa. Ave.
American plan. 81 and $3.50 a day; table
board $40 month. re7-3Ot
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deem THE STEPS PREMATURE
PROPOSITION OPPOSED BY DIS
TRICT COMMISSIONERS.
Report Adversely on Bill Authoriz-
ing Surveys for Another East
ern Branch Bridge.

Claiming that the time is not ripe for
such steps. the District Commissioners
have made an adverse report on bal
before the House authorizing the prepa-
ration of plans. estimates and survey
for a bridge across the Eastern branch
of the Potomac river on the line of Mas
sachuSetts avenue extended.
The building of a bridge across the
Eastern branch of the Potomac river on
the line of Massachusetts avenue eN-
tended say the Commissioners III
letter to Chairman Smith of the house
District committee. lis dependent upon
the removal of the workhouse and Its
appurtenant buildings. and perhaps also
the United States jail, from their pres nj
locations on reservation No. Is TO some
other location. Massachusetts avenue,
on the city side OF the Eastern branch of
the Potomac river. does not extend be
yond 10Th street east. and could not be
extended to the Eastern branch of the
Potomac river unless the buildings above
referred to are removed from their pres
ent locations.
The pending District appropriation
bill contains an amendment, inserted by
the Senate. providing for the purchase
of two tracts of land. either i'm Maryland
or Virginia. on which to locate a new
Geformatory and workhouse, and the
Commissioners understand that if this
amendment becomes a law and the new
reformatory and workhouse are erected
on the new sites proposed, the present
buildings will be removed. At that time
ii is probable that Massachusetts avenue
VIII be extended to the Eastern branch
or the Potomac river.
The subject OF bridge engineering
and architecture has made rapid strides
during the past ten years. and constant
Improvement is being made in the buiru-
ing of bridges. If estimates. plans and
data were prepared for the proposed
bridge at this time il is probable that
they would be of little value at the more
or less distant date when the bridge
would actually be built. and the eXpend-
iture of funds al this time for the pur-
pose does not seem justifia bic. Surveys
and plans for such a structure can be
made within short time and need not
be provided for years in advance of the
actual building of the bridge"
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$1.25 to Baltimore and Return
Today via Baltimore & Ohio r R-Advt
CLASSICAL CLUB MEETS.
Members Hear Lecture on Ovid by
Prof. Smith.

The fourth regular, meeting of tile
Washington Classical Club was held in
the Hirst Library of Georgetown Uni
versity yesterday. There was large
audience of members present. The guest
of the club on this occasion was Prof.
Kirby Flower Smith of Johns Hopkins
University, who gave an interesting lee
ture on the poet Ovid
After the adjournment of the meeting
the members of the club were the guests
of the Georgetown University at d
luncheon. After the luncheon oppor-
tunty was given TO inspect some rare
classical books in the library and to
visit the various departments of the uni
versity. Rev. Charles Macksey, S. J., of
Georgetown University. is a vice presi-
dent of the club and was the host of the
occasion. The next regular meeting of
the club will be held early in April, when
an address will he given by Prof f. w
Kelsey of the University OF Michigan.
president of the Archaeological Institute
of America
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-21
ON TRAIL OF JEWEL THIEVES h
POLICE CONFIDENT OF CATCH
ING THE GUILTY MEN.
Arrest Made in New York-Detec-
tive Pratt Sent to View
the Suspect

Ponce officials are confident they will
soon get the men who are wanted for
having stolen $500 worth of iewelry
from the house of Mrs. ]. r. Brown.
1910 street, the 4th of this month if
one of the party is not already in Gus
tody Last night Inspector Boardman
received word from New York of the ar
rest of u man who is supposed TO be
one of the men wanted for the robbery.
The name he gave in New York it is
stated, is Walter G.. Brody. but the po-
lice believe he is Walter c. Brooks
Shortly after Mrs. Brown complained to
the police of the loss of her jewelry
the police officials sent out circular of
fering d reward of $50 for information
leading to the capture of the two men,
and three days ago they received photo-
graphs from the New York authorities
which were identified by Mrs. Brown
Yesterday at police headquarters the
police officials We're busy preparing "a
circular to be sent broadcast asking for
the arrest of the man known as Walter
{, Brooks and a companion. and last
evening they learned of the arrest of the
man supposed to be Brooks Detective
Pratt WAS directed to proceed to New
York last night to see the man who is
under arrest there. In the circular sent
out for the purpose of getting informa
ton concerning the identity of the men
their descriptions We're given SO fully
that the officials of the New York police
department were able to select the pho
tographs of two men who fitted the de-
scriptions and sent them here
III is said that when Detective Meow
an placed Brody. or Brooks. under ar
rest in New York yesterday the latter
resisted arrest and drew a revolver,
forcing the detective to use his club.
Charges of concealed weapons and fe
lonious assault were preferred against
the prisoner and he was held for court
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Protected Home Circle Meetings.

DUPONT Circle, No. 436. met Tuesday
evening. George N Royston. president.
presiding Among those present were
District Deputy Supreme President W. A.
Cline and Local Deputy Supreme Presi-
dent W: J. Armstrong. who spoke of the
bright future of DUPONT Circle and the
order in general. The guardian Miss
Jennie n. Talbot. was instructed to look
into the feasibility Of an entertainment
and dance, and to report to the circle at
the next meeting. Following the routine
business refreshments were served.
Congressional Circle. No. sos, held a
meeting Wednesday evening. the special
feature of which was a Martha Wash
ington party. The hall was given a CO.
lonial look With folks in odd headdress
and costumes. Among those present were
State Deputy Supreme President r B.
Harbaugh and District Deputy Supreme
Presidents w. A. Cline and r. E. Recher
Many visitors were present from the vari-
Gus circles Refreshments were served
Cherrydale Circle. No. 4S1. of Cherry
dale, Va, met Thursday last at its hall
and discussed its outlook
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-21

Richard Van Horn, clerk in the bureau
of entomology. Agricultural Department,
who disappeared from his home. the
Oakmont. ID Morgan street, February ..
has not yet been heard from His mother
and sister. with whom he lived, are
greatly distressed over his absence. and
his Sunday-school teacher is also taking
deep interest in the affair. Van Horn
member of the Bible class at
Epiphany Church and his teacher called
at police headquarters last evening to
discuss the disappearance of the young
man with Inspector Boardman.
What induced the young man to leave
his home his relatives and friends are
unable to imagine. 1t is stated that he
had been i'll and had complained of
pains in his head, although the morning
he disappeared he said nothing about
physical ailments. He remained away
from office that day and left home about
10 o'clock in the morning. telling his
mother that he was going to take a
bundle OF clothes to the laundry. The
police We're told that he also carried
rifle with him. the rifle having been
taken apart and wrapped in the bundle.
Van Horns disappearance is a puzzle
to me- Sasid his Sunday-school teacher
last evening. He had just received one
half his months pay, had given most Of
1t to his mother and could not have had
more than a few dollars with him. He
was man who was fond of the cOun-
try and frequently went to the woods to
study insect life. His rifle was usually
carried with him upon such occasions
The missing man formerly lived at
Hallin, Rappahannock county, Va, and
during the time he has lived in this city
he has often expressed himself as being
sorry he had left the country. His mother
says he never remained away from home
overnight until he went away this
month. and she hardly knows what to
think about his disappearance unless II
is that his illness and studies had af-
fected his mind.
His relatives have learned from rela-
tives at his former home that he has
not been there. Inspector Boa rdmars
promised he would have the police do
everything in their power to locate the
missing man
A description of Van Horn was tele-
phoned to the several precincts shortly
after he was reported missing and since
then his description has been sent to po-
lice departments in different sections of
the country. Van Horn is small man
and has light hair and eyes.
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NAMED AFTER NEGRO TEACHER
Benning Road School Changed to
Henry Smothers School

The District Commissioners have de-
cideI to rename the Benning Road School
for colored children. 1t will hereafter
be known as the Henry Smothers School,
in honor of d dead colored school teacher.
Confusion on account of the Simila rity
in the names ''Benning School and Ben
ming Road School is thereby avoided.
Mr.. Smothers was one of the earlies:
teachers of his people in the District
of Columbia at d time when education
was at a premium and illiteracy was
rampant" says the petition suggesting
the new name. Amid many obstacles he
built up a school which finally found
a permanent abode in the northwest sec
ton of the city and subsequently proved
beneficial to the community in reducing
said illiteracy."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-21
Marine Hospital Experts Assured of
Theory by Experiment.

Experts of the marine hospital service
have demonstrated TO their complete sat
isfaction that the flea of rats is rcspon-
sible for carrying the dreaded plague to
man.
Extended experiments have been made
as to the biting abilities of rat fcas by
Assistant Surgeon George w. Mccoy and
Maurice b. Mitzman in the plague labora
tory at San Francisco. The conclusions
reached are important.
1t is asserted that fieas carry the dis
ease To rats and from rats to mankind,
as stated. The experiments showed that
fleas taken from rats will thrive on the
blood of man. The experts watched lean
and hungry fieas fill up on human blood,
keeping track of the extension Of their
stomachs while they were busy.
Rats were aneSthetiZed with ether and
the feas collected and observed by hand
lenses while also under the influence of
the drug.
Further experiments show that fieas
from squirrels. which are also known to
have the plague, will take to man quicker
than rat fleas. 1t is supposed that the
feas from rats gather upon squirrels,
thus spreading the plague among animals
and later among men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-21
Columbia Woodmen Entertain.

Columbia Camp. No. 1923. Modern
Woodmen Of America, held social meet
ing Thursday evening in Pythian Temple
John L. WEIGH and W. A. Folger were
accepted as members. Andrew S Bloom
and James l. MCGEE were installed as
sentry and Waterman, respectively.
The entertainment committee provided
n program. Past Banker Hunter delv-
cred an address and piano selections were
played by John W. Stepp. DR. Stewart
G. Johnson also added humorous features
to the program.
The visitors were NJ. NJ Grain Of
Augusta, Ill. and District Deputy Nc
Caffery. The latter spoke of the progress
OF the society in the District of Column
bia during the past year.
The camp decided to hold an open meet
ing March 20 for ladies and friends A
special program will be arranged for the
occa sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-21
PIPE FOR CAPT. BOYLE.
Policemen of Third Precinct Give
Him Token of Esteem.

Capt r. +. Boyle, in command of the
third police precinct. was surprised We'd
nesday evening by the members of his
command presenting him handsome
pipe, the presentation having been made
in commemoration of the thirty-fifth Of
fetal birthday Of the captain. Sergt
J. A. Williams made the presentation
speech, telling the captain that all the
members of his command had joined the
move to show some appreciation of his
services.
In receiving the token of esteem Capt.
Boyle showed his surprise and apprecia-
ton. He thanked the men for their re-
membrance of him. and assured them that
its use in years to come would remind
him of many pleasant incidents during
the time he has been in command of the
third precinct.
Under the rules of the department il
was necessary for the captain TO send
the pipe to headquarters and ask per-
mission to accept ii. Yesterday after
noon the Commissioners acted favoraby
upon the proposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-21
Held Under Two Charges.

Charges of violating the plumb regu-
Iations and theft were preferred against
Thomas Collins. thirty years of age, liv-
ing al JO1 Virginia avenue southeast
when locked up at the fifth precinct po-
lice station last evening. Collins was
arrested at the Union station by one of
Chief Tyser's men and turned over to
Policeman Moran. No one was prepared
10 furnish bond for him and he was
locked up. 1t is charged that Collins did
some pluDnbing work at the wholesale
liquor establishment of Ferdinand Bend
helm 1:'3 Sth street southeast. about two
months ago. and that he took child
bank containing several dollars. The
charges against him will be investigated
in the Police Court tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-21
LECTURE ON ART.
Third in Fine Arts Course at the
Public Library.

The third lecture of the fine arts course
at the District Public Library will be
one on American painters by Miss Leila
Mechlin and will be given Tuesday even
ing. February %.
In addition to the stereopticon views
which will accompany this lecture it will
be further illustrated by an exhibition of
photographs of the artists covered in the
exhibition room the second floor of
the library building. These photogra phs
have been loaned to the District library
by the Library of Congress and cover
some of the best examples of the work
of the artists included.
The District Public Library will be
open on Washington's birthday the reg
ular hours, . am. TO 8 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-21
True Reformers to Celebrate.

Patriotic exercises commemorative of
the birthday of Gen. Washington will be
held at the Bible College. rooms of the
V. NJ. G. A., True Reformers' building.
corner 18th and L streets northwest.
tomorrow evening at O'Clock. The princi-
pal address will be delivered by Rev.
John W. Pope of North Carolina. Trfb-
rIte; To the character of George Wash
ington will be paid by several members
Of the Bible Educational Association.
Aside from the patriotic exercises the
chic; topic for discussion will be Re
liSiOT as Factor in Social Development. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-21
Veterans New Home Ready.

Commander Robert II. Wood of James
S. Petit Camp. No. g. United Spanish
War Veterans. has issued circular or
der stating that the camp will hold an
open meeting next Wednesday evening
in its new home, F'lynn's Hall, Sth and
II streets. There will be instrumental
music. singing, recitations, story telling
and "reminiscences OF the days of 1915.
The affair will be In the nature of a
''housewarming. Commander Wood
says he is ION the uplift road TO sue
new members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-21
Mrs. billiard Thrown From Carriage.

\ horse attached to runabout owned
and driven by j. B. billiard of 1927 f
street collided with the curbstone at 10th
and l. streets northwest yesterday after
noon.
Mrs. billiard. who was i'm the vehicle
with her husband. was thrown out re-
ceivfng a cut on the back of her head
Mr.. billiard was uninjured.
Mrs billiard refused hospital tres
ment. She was removed to her home
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and Ohio r. r

Baltimore and Ohio r. r.
LEAVE NEW UNION STATION.
ROYAL. BLUE LINE.
EVERY OTHER HOUR on THE ODD HOUR"
TO PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK;
NEW TERMINAL. 23D STREET NEW YORK.
700 am Diner. Pullman Parlor.
1900 a m Observation Parlor. 5hour Train.
SO 90 am. Diner and Pullman Parlor Car.
III 10 III. Diner and Pullman Parlor
100 pm Diner and Pullman Parlor Car.
800 pm. Royal Limited" All Pullman. hr.
t4.OO pm m. Coaches 10 Philadelphia
500 p m Diner ard Pullman Parlor.
80 90 p IN. Coaches n Philadelphia.
1921 MT. Shoppers TO New York.
ATLANTIC CITY t7.oo. 300 t11oo am,
'''''' EVERY Hour on THE HOUR"
TO BALTIMORE.
:. wssf 90 dny q % 100 a6" to Zoo g%'
80 90 1880. i1o.0. '1l.o0 am. .12.oo noon,
tI2 O5 100 s1.l5. 200. 300. ~ 90. $3.50,
1900. t4.45 300, 1903 $50, 1900. IS 30,
t7OO. 1890. 900. 1000. 1898. 'll.00. 'i21s
night.
CHICAGO 100. $40 ON.
CINCINNATI ST. LOUIS and LOUISVfLLA
60 10 am. '4.o5 pm. '12.4o night.
PITTSBURG. $40 am. '1e2. 'e1o p.m-
CLEvFfAND. .e1o pm.
COLUMRIS $50 pm.
WHEELING $40 m. $50 pm
FREnERIcK 1870. 10 10. s915 am. $3.50.
HscFnsroWN. 1910 am. 1900 pm.
ANNAPOLIS. .72o. ts.oo am. t12.oo ucoa.
'" .6 fS Except sunday hS1'' sSunday only
TELEPHONES at all Of the following ticket
Offices: 1917 ST. NV. Main 1891: $40 Penn
syivania ave. Main 25s. New Union station
Main TS4O.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
Robert S. Collins Dead.

cohert s. Collins died at 800 O'Clock
last eveniA. at the Home for Incurables
ARRANGEMENTS for the funeral have not
been made. but he is to be buried from
tho residence of his brother. Samuel Fl.
Collins. I4os :Jth street northwest. Mr..
collins was we'll known among the old
residents of Georgetown, having resided
there for many years He was mute
for twenty-five years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-21
New Post Office Substation.

\ new station of the city post Office
has been established at 18th and Irving
streets northwest to meet the increasing
needs Of that section Of the city. The
now branch will he known as station
No. 81. and will be in charge of Mrs
Ida NJ. Talbot as superintendent The
order for its establishment was signed
by the Postmaster General. and is ef-
fective March is. according to the an
nouncement made at the department yes
tcrClay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-21
MUNICIPAL COURT READY.
Quarters Prepared for Business to
Begin When Law Permits.

The new Municipal Court, which takes
the place of the courts of the justices
of the peace, will be located at 315 John
Marshall place and will be established
there as soon as funds are available
to put the law into operation.
The appropriation for the court de-
ponds upon Congress, which has not
yet taken action.
The location of the court was fixed by
the Commissioners, upon the unanimous
recommendation of the judges. They de-
cided that the house on John Marshall
place was the best available. and so
recommended to the District officials.
The law authorizes the rental of a
building at cost of $50 per month, but
the actual cost will be only $125
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-21
Held on SUSPICION.

James Burnett. colored. giving his ad-
dress as $50 cd street southwest was
locked up at the first precinct police sta
ton yesterday afternoon. He was held
on suspicion in connection with the loss
and subsequent recovery of a watch and
chain belonging to Martin Mcdonald.
Burnett was found trying to borrow
few dollars on the timepiece and chain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-21
SeabOard Air Lime.

TICKET OFFICE. 1921 PENNA AVE.
NOTICE Following schedule not guaranteed
9:05 AN. DAILY -'F'orida Fast Mail"
Through coaches and Pullman sleepers to Savan.
nah and Jacksonville. Through sleepers Wash
ngton to Hamlet. and Hamlet to Atlanta. Din.
ing cars.
$50 PM. DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY-"Sea.
board Florida Limited Solid electric lighted
Pullman. with sleepers, to Jacksonville. st.
Augustine. Palm Beach, Miami. Knights Key.
Dining cars.
7:s5 Pm. DAILY-'.Yesr Round Limited"
Coaches and Pullman to Savannah. jacksonville.
Tampa, Atlanta. Birmingham. Memphis. Dining
cars.
r. q. STANSELL, District Passenger agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-21
Typewriter Gone; Boy Arrested.

Charged with stealing a typewriter from
the New York Herald bureau 1902 ii
street. and later disposinS of it for 81,
Russell NcLannan, a negro youth. fifteen
years old. OF 1850 18th street. was ar
rested last night by Detectives Vermillion
and Barbee of the central Office. The al
legged theft was committed yesterday aft
ernoon. while members of the bureau
staff were out of their office temporarily,
and later reported to the police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-21
Confederate Veterans Smoker.

The Confederate Veterans Association
will celebrate its nineteenth birthday by
Il smokers Thursday evening at s O'Clock
All who served in the Confederate army.
navy or civil service, also the Washing
ton Camp Sons of Veterans. and the
subscribers to the home fund have been
invited to be at Confederate Memorial
Home 1922 Vermont avenue, at the time
Several Confederate veterans will address
the meeting.