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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
w. B. EMMERT MANAGER.
Will Direct Newly Organized Pc
tomac & Chesapeake Steamboat Co.

The newly organized Potomac and Ches-
apeake Steamboat Company. composed of
capitalists of this city and Bristol. Va.
yesterday took formal possession of the
steamers, offices and business of tine old
Washington and Potomac Steamboat
Company.
From now on the business will be con-
Quoted under the direction of w. B. EN-
inert, as vice president and general man
ager.
The manager of the line is now arrang-
ing the spring schedule of his boats. and
within a short time q six-trip each week
will he put on with steamers Queen Anne
and Wakefield in service. AS soon as the
repairs to the steamer Harry Randall
which is now at Baltimore are completed
she will take her place upon the route.
relieving one of the other boats, which
will 60 to shipyard for her spring over
hauling. 1t is the purpose of the new
company To put all its boats in thorough
order as soon as II is possible to do SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
LECTURE ON PHILIPPINES.
William S. Washburn Addresses
Sons of American Revolution.

The Philippines was the subject of
lecture given last night before the Dis
trict Chapter, Sons of the American Rev
olution at the monthly meeting at
Rauscher's. The lecturer was William
S. Waslrburn. director of the civil service
of the Philippines. recently from Manila
for a.short stay In America.
DR.. Washburn exhibited a number of
stereoptcon views of the Hawiian Islands.
Japan and the Philippines. The lecture
concluded with a tribute 10 President Taft
for his work while governor of the insular
possessions.
THE reforms and institutions establish
ed in the islands during his regime.
the lecturer declared have and will
bring nothing but everlasting benefit to
the people. They realize that in him
they have a true friend indeed"
The lecture was preceded by a business
meeting. James 4. Du bois. attached to
the Department OF State and formerly
consul general at st. Gall. Switzerland,
was elected second vice president to sue
coed Zebina Moses The latter will
serve on the board of managers. a posi-
ton he has filed for several years
Edwin A. Hill. Henry p. Holden and
Rear Admiral George w. Baird. U.S.N..
retired, We're also declared elected TO the
board of managers. Frederick H. and
Frank w. Barclay were elected to MEN,
bership.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
ALEXANDER LONG DEAD.
Resident Of District for Thirty-Five
Years Passes Away.

Alexander Long. a resident of the Dis
trict for thirty-five years, and an en-
ploye of the bureau of engraving and
printing since 1874. died last night at
his home, 40 r street northeast. Mr.
Long was ffty-seven years of age. and
a pate printer by trade. He was noted
among his friends for his sunny DISPOSE
ton and his generosity to the poor and
afflicted His illness was of only TWEEN
ty-four hours duration, the immedia q
cause of death being paralysis of the
heart.
His wife, Elizabeth Long. and his chill
dren. Charles Long, Mrs. George Z. Cor
bett. Alexander B. Long, Annie>C.. Bes-
sic and Blanch Long. and a brother.
Charles II. Long of Hyattsville. Nd.
and sister, Mrs. John Hagerty of Phila-
delphia survive him. Arrangements for
the funeral are being made this after
noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
CONCLUDES MORE CASES.
Union Station Grade-Damage Com
mission Makes Progress.

The Union station grade-damage com
mission Tate yesterday concluded It's
hearings in connection with the ap-
praisement Of the damages alleged to
have been sustained by the owners of
certain real estate in Fl street south
east between 1st and I'd streets, Vir-
ginia avenue between I'd and Sd streets
and Virginia avenue between 7th and Sth
streets southeast as a result Of changes
made in the grades of the streets men,
toned in connection with the railroad
terminal work
After listening to summing up ar
guments by counsel in the case yester-
day the commission took an adjourn
ment until Tuesday morning next at
1890 o'clock.
The property owners were represent
ed by Attorneys Joseph 1. Weller and
j. J. Darling on. Eugene A Jones and
Wolf x Rosenberg. A. Leftwfch Sim
clair. special attorney for the District,
appeared for the government.
The commission will inspect the realty
on the east side of 1st street between u
street and Massachusetts avenue north
east next Monday afternoon at o'clock,
and will commence the hearing of evil
dence as to the damages which have re-
suited to the property from changes of
grade at the city hall the following
morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
Engine Sticks in the Mud.

Word was sent to No. 20 chemical en-
CINE company at Tenleytown. and the en-
CINE and hose carriage were sent to the
scene.
They had gone considerable distance
when they became stuck in the mud of
the road. After many efforts to get out
of the mud without result. ii was decided
to take the three horses out of the engine
and attach them with the two others to
the hose carriage. With nine firemen the
hose carriage proceeded to the fire. When
the firemen finally reached the scene they
found the house almost destroyed and
one of the barns ablaZe
The roadway in which the engine was
mired has never been macadamized, but,
it is stated. the Montgomery county au-
thorities have let q contract for its i'm
mediate improvement.
Fire Capt Garner found that the house
and one of the barns were doomed and
directed his efforts. with the chemical ap-
paratus, to keeping the flames from
spreading to the other barn and to the
home of MIR. Hogan.
While awaiting the arrival of the fire
family and their neighbors carried all of
the furniture from the lower floor and
som. pieces from the second floor of
the house, but the rest of the furniture
was destroyed.
The flames could be seen for miles round
the country and attracted large numbers
of persons. The electric cars from Wash
ington to Chevy Chase Lake carried
many persons from Chevy Chase Circle
and other places to the lake. where they
alighted and watched the flames
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Beiasco-Jefferson de Angels I'm The
Beauty Spot S:15 pm.
National-Miss Billie Burke, in Love
Watches SD pm
Columbia-The Rogers Brothers, I'm IN
Panama" SID pm
Chase's-Polite vaudeville, SIS pm
New Academy-'In Old Kentucky" SIS
pm.
New Lyceum-''The Cozy Corner Girls
SID pm.
Majestic Continuous vaudeville and
moving pictures, 80 pm.
Gayety-"The Hastings Show" SID p. m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
PRAISE FOR ST. PATRICK.
Speakers at Meeting of Rechabites
Bestow Commentator.

The work of st. Patrick in the cause
of temperance was eulogiZed at a meet
ing of Tent No. 943. Independent Order
Of Rechabites. at 62S IL siana avenue
last evening. j. w. McMahon made the
address Of welcome. William F. Downey
followed with a eulogy of ST. Patrick
He spoke in glowing terms Of the great
work accomplished by the patron saint
of Ireland in the cause Of temperance
He declared that st. Patrick was one of
those great and good men who did so
much to start the wave Of temperance
and sobriety sweeping down the centu-
rieS.
n. E. Vowls made the closing address.
telling of the principles Of the Recha-
bites.
The following musical program was rem
dered: Violin solo. w. o. Chase, accom-
panied by Miss NJ. Callan duet. Messrs.
William o. Burke and John Swijorki
vocal solo. Miss Catherine Caffrey; reel
tation, Pats Letter." James McDougall;
song and dance, Miss Leona Callan; solo,
Baby Parker; piano solo, Miss Mamie
Callan.
Refreshments were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
Two Houses Bought for Homes.

Shannon X Luchs, real estate bro
kers. report the sale of the two resi-
dences Nos. "a and 60 Charming street
northwest for Harry Wardman. the
builder. No. IA was purchased by An
ton Brem and No. g. by John H. Mall
lory. jr. The properties are both of
the colonial design. containing SIX
rooms and bath and both will be occu-
pied by the purchasers as their homes.
The above residences sold for $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
MISS M. M. MILES DEAD.
Exposure Inauguration Day Causes
Fatal Illness.

Exposure inauguration day caused
pneumonia and resulted in the death
Tuesday at the Grafton Hotel of Miss
Margaret Melinda Miles, daughter of one
of the oldest families in North Caro-
Ina Miss Miles. who had been spend
ing the winter with her sister, Miss
Elizabeth Miles. went out TO view the
parade and contracted a cold which de-
veioped into the disease which resulted
fatally.
She was the daughter of the late Gen
William Porcher Miles, one of the last
surviving members of the Confederate
states congress. The body was taken to
Flat Rock. n. G.. where the funeral will
be held tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
FIVE YEARS IN THE PEN.
Young White Man Pleads Guilty to
HOUSEKEEPING and Assault.

George Schaffer. a young white man,
who says he Is q native of Baltimore
but has been working In this city for
year. pleaded guilty yesterday to an in
dictment charging him with housebreak-
ing and an assault with a dangerous
weapon. He told Justice Gould that this
was his first offense and the court i'm
posed a sentence of five years in the pen
itentiary.
According to the story told by Schaffer
he had formerly lived in the house which
he entered, and knew that Charles A.
Meyer. who roomed there. always had $40
or $50 in his room. On February 20 la
he purchased a billet, he said, from a
pawn shop, and lay in wait in Meyers
room until the latter entered, when he
beat him over the head with the billet,
but failed to render his victim uncon-
sciOus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
PLANS TO ADVERTISE.
Chamber Of Commerce Committee
Discusses Jobbing Trade.

The wholesale trade committee of the
Chamber of Commerce held a meeting
last night and discussed at length plans
by which to advertise Washington as a
wholesale and jobbing center Considerable
data in reference to giving the wholesale
trade the publicity 1t desires was sub
mitted by the chairman. F. P. May
1t was decided that a portion of the APP
preparation made by the chamber for the
purpose should be given In a standing adj
vertisement. to be placed in new York
The advantages OF Washington as a
wholesale and jobbing trade center 1t was
stated. Will be widely set forth in the ad-
vertisement.
Other plans are on file until the present
one has been given trial to test the re-
suits in regard to the advertising
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
Claims Insurance on Feed.

Ross ]. Sellman sues the Potomac In
surance Company of the District of CO.
lumbia to recover S7A.32 as insurance
for the destruction by fire Of a large
quantity of feed
In the declaration, filed by Attorneys
Wilton J. Lambert and Rudolph H. Yeat-
man. 1t is alleged that the insurance com
pany issued two policies to Sellman COW
ering feed in his livery stable on john
son avenue northwest. as we'll as car
riages and the like.
1t is alleged that the feed, valued at
Sl.V16 was burned and destroyed Sep
TENDER A. 1905 and that on that account
Of the insurance, $500 under the first
policy and s144.32 of the $500 under the
second policy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
Story of the Battleship Cruise.

The members of the Mems Club of Trim
ity Church have invited a number of
their friends to be present tonight in
Parish Hall. Sd street and Indiana ave-
nues. The feature of the evening will
be a stereopticon lecture by w. II. II.
Smith. chief clerk bureau of steam en-
sineering. Navy Department on the bat
tleship fleet and its recent cruise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
DANCING.

THE DXvIsONS' ASSEMBLY DANCES,
Every Sat. eve. at NATL Rifles Armory.
Academy 7i0 9Th n.w.-od and reliable.
Class ewes. Tues. Thurs.-prtvate. day or eve.
mh2-90t
MRS GLOVEKS DANCING ACADEMY. 613 22D
st. Private lessons. soc. Waltz & twostep guar
anteed 5 lessons: barn dance. 2. Class Tues, Sat
evgs. 25c. Ballroom for rent. IS. Phone W.1l29.
no2S-ff. eSu-3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
Howard Alumni to Meet.

The Alumni Association of Howard
University will meet in Rankin Memorial
Chapel upon the university campus Sat
IiYday evening at o'clock. The purpose
of the session is TO arrange for the an
nual meeting of the organization and to
perfect pans for assisting the trustees
in charging the facilities of the univer-
sity.
Pref Kelly Miller. president OF the as
sociation. will preside
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
William Jones of Guiteau Notoriety,
Pleads Not Guilty.

William Jones, who gained notoriety in
1881 by an attempt to shoot Charles J.
Guiteau, the assassin Of President Gar
field, was arraigned yesterday in Crimi-
nal Court No. before Justice Gould on
a charge of murder in the second degree
He entered a plea of not guilty.
Jones is charged with being responsible
for the death OF John A. Mcpherson, a
hired man. on Jones farm, OCTOBER H.
1908. Jones surrendered to the police
and announced that he had shot Nc
Pherson but declared he had acted In
self-defenSe. rife was found near the
body Of the victim by the police.
The case will probably be called for
trial next month. Attorneys Wells,
Hoover & Wells will represent the de-
PENDANT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
Denies Charge Of Theft.

Abe Levin. nineteen years of age. was
arrested this morning by Detectives
Pratt and Hewlett and locked up for the
Baltimore authorities. His arrest was
the result Of the issuance of warrant
charging him with the theft of clio h.
ing. Abe denies the charge. He says
he bought a suit of clothes from a
friend, and the latter became angry be-
cause he came here before he had fin
ished paying for them The young man
says he will return to Baltimore with
out demanding requisition papers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
Postal Branch at Union Station.

The postal branch which was Temporal
rily established al the new Union station
during Inauguration week for the accom-
mediation of the large number of people
who We're then visiting the city, has now
been made n permanent station of the
local post office. and will be known as sta
ton No. 20. 1t will be In charge of
Supt. MerceIlus r. Woodbridge. Stamps
and money orders issued and paid: but
there will be no mail deliveries at the
station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
Furnish Your Home.

All new selected sample furnishings. di-
rect from standard manufacturers, to be
sold by auction Saturday morning. COM
rnencing fo::po- Solid mahogany buffets
dining tables, chairs, china closets. bu-
reaus. chiffoniers. parlor suites. brass
beds library tables. rugs, sofa davenport
beds, mission chairs, etc, now on view.
deposit will reserve any purchase for later
removal Wilson & Mayors. manufac-
iurers' auctioneers, 1927 and 1929 G. ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
BUYS Cleveland Park Home.

The real estate corporation of Boss &
Phelps disposed of the detached residence
of Myron L. Fuller in Cleveland Park.
This house was built by Mr.. Fuller about
four years ago for his own home. 1t
contains ten rooms and two baths and
is heated by hot water. The price paid
for the property was about 5000 The
purchaser. Miss Jane Gillespie Penning-
ton. of New York, viii occupy the house
as her residence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
FUNERAL OF MR.. ASHLEY.
Services for Patent Attorney Held
This Afternoon.

The funeral of James A Ashley. a
prominent patent attorney. who died at
the home OF his daughter. Mrs. w. w.
Deane. 1886 Columbia road northwest,
Tuesday night. was held from that place
this afternoon at :, O'Clock. Rev. NJ. Ross
Fishburn, pastor of the Mount Pleasant
Congregational Church. conducted the
services. Interment was made in the
GlenWood cemetery.
Mr.. Ashey's wife. who was formerly
Miss Anna Scrivener of this city, and
two daughters, Mrs. Deane and Mrs
Franklin H. Hough survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
EBERT HUBBARD APPLAUDED
Bits of Quaint Philosophy Greeted
With Hearty Approval.


Ebert Hubbard, the philosopher OF the
Phillistine. and high priest OF the famous
Roycrofters, delivered a characteristic
lecture In the Auditorium of the new
Masonic Temple last night, entitled
Health Wealth and Happiness" For
nearly two hours he led his hearers
through maze Of epigrammatic wit and
philosophy. paying his compliments en-
route to Alexander. Caesar. Napoleon and
not overlooking Theodore Roosevelt. "If
you have health. he said. you have
happiness, and II you have health and
happiness. you have wealth. The lee
ture was full of the quaint saying for
which the lecturer is noted. do not
pray for delivery from your burdens. " he
said: rather pray for strength to bear
them and the applause of the audience
indicated an unqualified acquiescence in
this bit of philosophy.
The lecture was given for the benefit
of the Masonic and Eastern Star Home
and the United Hebrew Charities jointly.
At its close Mr.. Hubbard held an in
formal reception on the stage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
Offers 81. 800 for q. s. S. Inca.

Edward F. Luckenbach of New York.
was the highest bidder. at $500. for the
purchase of the L. s. S. Inca. bids for
which were opened at the Navy Depart
ment yesterday. The Inca is converted
yacht built at Boston in 1898. and has
been recently used as training ship by
the Massachusetts naval militia. The
vessel was appraised at $500. but will be
value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
Self-Confessed Housebreaker Held.

Charged with breaking into the store
Of Demaine & Co, of 1918 NJ street and
stealing about a dollar in cash Tuesday
night. Joseph Sprigg was before Judge
Mullowny in Police Court today and
held in $500 bond for the action of the
grand jury.
The defendant was remanded to jail
in default OF the necessary security. The
arrest was made by Detective Grove of
the seventh precinct who obtained a
confession from the defendant within
short time after his arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
Opening of Press Clubs New Home

The officers of the National Press Club
have issued invitations 10 the formal open
ing and dedication OF the new home of
lie club. e03 18th street, Saturday even
ing from O'Clock. The clubhouse that
will be occupied in the future Is admira-
bly, arranged and located for it's purposes
and will include some desirable features
that will make il a model OF its kind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
FORMER p. o. d. EMPLOYE DIES.
Luther s. Elmer Had Been In Poor
Health for Several Years.

Word has been received at the Post Of
flee Department of the death at his home
in Jersey City. N. j.. March Is. of Luther
S. Elmer. for many years an employee and
formerly assistant chief clerk of the de-
partment. Mr.. Elmer had been in poor
health for several years. and was OBJ
liged to resign his position July 23, 1907,
on that account. The immediate cause
of his death was not communicated.
Mr. Elmer entered the department as a
81 800 clerk in the Office of the second
assistant postmaster general August IL,
1882 He was promoted to S1,4UO a year
January 1. 1886: to $1,000 February IL,
1883; to $1.SOO March 2. 1885, and to be
assistant chief clerk, at 5000, July 1.
1902.
He was regarded very highly by his
superiors I'm office and was possessed of
high degree of efficiency and executive
ability. His long residence in this city
made him widely known. His large circle
of friends in the department sent a mag
nificent floral tribute as a funeral offer
ing Details Of the funeral have not been
communicated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
Mississippi Society to Entertain

Tho Mississippi Society will hold a re-
ccption AT its rooms, in Pythian Temple.
Saturday evening, March 20, at o'clock.
This reception Is given in honor of the
United States senators and members of
Congress who are native-born MISSISSIPPI
plans: Senator fernando ID. Money of
Mississippi, Senator Anselm j. McLaurln
OF Mississippi. Senator Joseph W. Bailey
Of Texas, Representative Francis G. New
lands OF Nevada, Representative James P.
Clarke of Arkansas, Senator Thomas P.
Gore of Oklahoma and Senator George E.
Chamberlain of oregon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
FIRE ENGINE STICKS IN MUD
HERBERT CLAUDE'S HOUSE AT
CHEVY CHASE LAKE BURNED.
Assistance Summoned From Tenley-
town, But It Fails to Arrive in
Time to Save Home.

The dwelling and a barn of Herbert
Claude, superintendent of the Chevy
Chase division of the Capital Traction
Railway Companys. line located two
miles north of Chevy Chase subdivision.
and opposite Chevy Chase Lake, were
burned last night. resulting in loss of
about $1,000. The property was insured.
The fire, which was discovered about 5
o'clock in the roof of the house, near :;
chimney, is thought to have been caused
by sparks or a defective flue. Tie flames
were discovered by Michael Hogan. a
neighbor. who went to Mr.. Claude's home
and told him of the fire. Mr. Claude.
with his wife and three children, was eat
ing supper at the time and thought his
neighbor was joking, but soon found the
flames in the top of the house. Water
was procured and an effort was made 10
extinguish the blaze but the flames had
gained such Roadway that it was soon
found that the occupants of the. house
could not put out the fire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
Meeting of Housekeepers' Alliance.

The Housekeepers' Alliance will meet
for its monthly conference tomorrow at 3
pm. at the George Washington woman's
building, 1886 l street northwest. The
discussion will he in charge of Mrs. F. l..
Ransome and Miss Ellen Rugg and will
be on the subject of the employment
bureau and reference system
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18

An automobile owned by J. c. Hoppin Of
1927 18th street and operated by John
Noonan collided with a buggy owned by
w. c. Williams. 1924 G street northwest,
and driven by Miles Medley. on 18th
street between l and K streets northwest,
about 2:3O o'clock last night, which re-
suited in both vehicles being considerably
damaged. No one was injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18

While returning to her home from school
yesterday afternoon. Madaline Lucid. SIX
years of age of 522 I'd street northwest
was struck and knocked down by an ex-
press wagon at Sd and F streets north
west the wheels of the wagon passing
over one of her feet and crushing 1t. The
child was removed to her home and treat
ed by the family physician.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
The Great Bear Is an Ideal Table

sater Office 3o6 ne. Phone n. 1872
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18

6 Fat Norway Mackerel for Csc;
Potomac Herring. &c doz.: 1Oc cans Win
ner Baking Powder. &c: large bottles Mo-
lasses. 1Oc: Fish Roe. Sc: Kippered Her
ring, Sc; Salmon. &c: Evap. Pears. sc h.
4th and H me-, pa H NV, 9Th and H
NV. and J. r. d. Pyles' 10 other stores.
mh16-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
Milk Bread Is Honestly Good.

II is made in the real nome way of the
finest patent -four which is mixed with
fresh milk instead of water. Delivered
direct from oven to table. &c Delicious
homemade pies. 20c. Holmes Bakery,
1st and L SITS Phones Linen 144O & 1441
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
Lunch at Bobinger's Restaurant

-512 18th St, opposite Columbia Theater
Best of everything in season, we'll cooked
and well served, at moderate prices. Aft
er-the-theater parties a speciality.