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Evening star., 1909-07-06
MCGOWAN FUNERAL TOMORROW
Obsequies for Former Ohio Repre-
sentative at Newark Street Home.

Funeral services for Jonas Hartzeil Nc
Gowan. an attorney. formerly member
OF Congress from Ohio, and a resident
OF the District OF Columbia for many
years, who died at his residence No. 2941
Newark street, at II o'clock yesterday
morning. will be held at the house to-
morrow afternoon at ; o'clock. Rev. DR..
Wallace Radcliffe of the New York Ave-
nue. Presbyterian Church will oficiate.
The body will be taken 10 Coldwater,
Mich, for interment
Mr.. McGowan was born at Smi;htown
Columbiana county, Ohio. April >. 1897.
He entered the University of Michigan in
1851 and was graduated in June. 1851,
receiving the degree OF b. S., and taught
one year at Coldwater, Mich.
In the summer of 1862 he enlisted in
the ath Michigan Cavalry as private,
and shortly thereafter was promoted to a
captaincy. He rised a company for the
9th Michigan Cavalry. and went into ac-
tive service with that regiment in the
spring of 1853. He took part in Burnside S
East Tennessee campaign in the battles
of Blue Spring and Raytown. and in va
rious skirmishes around Knoxville. He
also took part in the celebrated pursuit
OF John Morgan through Kentucky and
Ohio. and was present at his capture at
Salineville. He received a severe injury
when Morgan was captured which
finally disabled him from cavalry service
and he resigned his command in Feb
ruary. 1864. He returned to the University
of Michigan and received the degrees
Of NJ. s. and LII. B. In 1901 the Uni
versity of Michigan conferred upon him
the honorary degree of LII. ID.
From 1863 to 1872 he served as prose
cutting attorney for Branch county, Mich.
He also served one term as state senator
and seven years as regent of the Uni
verSity of Michigan. He was elected to
the Forty-fifth Congress and was re-eIect-
ed to the Forty-sixth. Since that time
he has practiced law in this city. where
he was universally beloved and admired
because of his absolute integrity and
sterling qualities. both as a man and a
lawyer.
Mr.. MCGOWAN was member Of Burn
side Post, No. s, G. A. r.. of the Loyal
Legion, the Psi Epsilon Fraternity, the
Cosmos Club of this city and was a
Mason. His wife and one daughter sur
vivs him.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
WILL GO ON THE POTOMAC.
Plans of Steamer Being Perfected
by the Craftsmen.

The Baltimore, Chesapeake and Allan
tic Railway Company. operating steam
ers on Chesapeake bay and it's tributa-
ries, has placed a contract with the Mary
land Steel Company of Baltimore for the
construction Of light-draft screw boat
for service on it's route and on those of
the NJ. D. and V. line, should she be
needed. Plans for the new craft are
now being perfected by the shipyard
craftsmen, and they will be ready to be
submitted to the officials of the steam
boat company in few days.
The Arrangement of the interior of the
vessel is to be carefully gone over before
the plans will be approved and the keel
laid for the steamer. The dimensions of
the vessel are to be 1aO feet over all, with
Sc feet beam for the hull and 56 feet, in
cluding the overhang. The new vessel
will be Of light draft, somewhere around
six feet. to permit her to reach any land
ing in the territory in which the company
operates it's vessels. She is expected to
be completed aud ready to go in commits
sion January /, and will be used as a
night boat on the Potomac. Rappahan-
mock or Patuxent rivers. No name has
yet been decided upon for the boat.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
Columbia.

Audiences that saw the Columbia Play
ers in Are You a Mason" a few weeks
ago, and pronounced it one of the best
offerings OF. the Columbia's stock sea son,
will be equally delighted with the pres
ent weeks offering, THE. Man From
Mexico" 1t is a rip-roaring farce in
which the ball of fun starts rolling
with a vim and does not stop until the
final fall Of the curtain. The comedy
and ludicrous situations are fast and
furious" and the cast of players is at
all tines equal to the demand of their
respective parts.
Just what can happen to a man who
goes out for a little jamboree when his
Wife is away and succeeds In attracting
the attention of the police is presented
In so ridiculously funny guise that
the absurdity of the situation is willing
ly lost sight of.
Orme Caldara. as Fitzhew the un-
mitigated liar who goes on the jamboree
consequences, demonstrated again last
evening his capabilities as delineator
of a farce-comedy part. On the stage
practically throughout the entire per-
foTmance. he did not allow his lines to
drag even little bit.
Julia Dean, as Clementina. the confid-
ing. faithful wife, who has little iaunt
abroad of her own to conceal, was a
thoroughly satisfactory second to Cal
dara, and made the most of her oppor-
tunities
Laurence Eyre, as Majors, the chan
who fixes everything SO that it's LAST
state is worse than its first. has the best
opportunity given him so far and takes
advantage of it acceptably. Everett But
terfeld, as Schmitt. German. always In
trouble. gave evidence of his unusual
versatility and was responsible for no
small share of the laughter. Louis a con-
~ irt is nIa rad
by James W. Shaw was one OF the most
commendable presentations OF the even
ing. while Alexander r. Frank. as the
Tammany deputy sheriff, looked and
Evening star., 1909-07-06
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe. Norfolk, Newport News and
all points south every evening III the year
Chesapeake Beach now open. Only de-
lightful salt water resort near Washing
ton. See schedule.
Steamer st. Johns. to Colonial Beach,
leaves 1th street wharf at am.
Steamer jamestown. for d moonlight
trip down the Potomac leaves Norfolk
and Washington steamboat wharf at Z
pm.
Fast electric trains for Mount Vernon
leave 18th and Pennsylvania avenue every
hour from 10 a m. TO 3 pm.
Steamer Pocahontas. for a four-hour
ride down the Potomac, leaves 9th street
wharf at 30 pm.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
5000 FOR so IDEAS.
MEN SUGGEST NOVEL FEATURES.

of the novel features be used in homes IS window
extending the entire width the orioe window IN the
living and which conceal the radiator The man VINO
conceived idea realized the difficulty making radiator dec
oratve Invariably obtrusve and nereres with
its artistic arrangement.
suggestion which would doubtless please
the mans den the be used foot rest
beneath be utilized place for
masculine belongings
The genuine interest manifested BY the OF Washington
ideas homes propheta future homes
concerned One frankly states: ." did know there
was much home don't believe other did either
The ideas receiving certainly inesmable in value
and we want hear from every GLOWING man
S1.oo for Each Idea We Can Use
Send any ideas you may have that will render homes
more ideal Bring them the office YOU desire
The which these ideas being incorporated
being rapidly compatible with perfect construction.
Middaugh & Shannon, Inc, Owner,
Colorado Building.
mo Place Like Home; No Homes Like Ours"
Evening star., 1909-07-06
COLLISION MAY CAUSE DEATH.
John Stewart Knocked From Buggy
by Street Car.

John Stewart. twenty-five years Of age.
Of Engleside. Va, is lying In an uncon-
scious condition at the Georgetown Uni
versity Hospital suffering from injuries
received as a result Of being thrown from
a buggy, which was struck by street
ear in Rosslyn, Va, early this morning.
Physicians at the hospital consider that
his injuries may prove fatal. He suf-
fered a cut on his head and possible in
ternal injuries.
Stewart was driving to his home about
. O'Clock this morning and was crossing
the car tracks in Rosslyn when a car sud
denly approached. Before he could drive
out Of the way the car struck the buggy.
He was thrown to the ground and rem
dered unconscious. The injured man was
placed on car and removed to the
Georgetown end of the Aqueduct bridge
and from there to the hospital in the
seventh precinct patrol
Evening star., 1909-07-06
Personal Notes of Rivermen.

John Callahan. vice president and gen
eral manager Of the Norfolk and Wash
ington Steamboat Company. has gone to
Old Point Comfort for a few days stay
Capt. James Marmaduke. master of the
Taylor tug James 0. Carter of this CITY.
spent Sunday and yesterday with his
family at Alexandria. Yesterday evening
he returned to Fredericksburg to resume
command of the steamer. which is under
charter on the Rappahannock river.
Robert Grain of Baltimore. owner of the
old excursion resort at Lower Cedar
Point. Nd, left here yesterday aboard the
steamer Capital City for a stay at his
country home at that point
i Capt. Elisha Atkins. master of the big
schooner Elisha Atkins, now at this port
with a cargo of ice, is renewing old ac-
quaintances in this city. A number of
years ago. while master of the schooners
Horatio l. Baker and Malcolm b. Sea-
vey Capt. Atkins was a frequent visitor
to this city but since building his new
schooner his visits have been infrequent
Evening star., 1909-07-06
HELD UP BY FOOTPADS.
Martin Collins Says Three Men
Robbed Him of So.

Martin Collins Of 81 Myrtle street
northeast reported to the police of the
ninth precinct that while he was at 1st
street and Maryland avenue northeast
about 1880 O'Clock last night he was
held up and robbed by three men.
Mr.. Collins. according to the report
made to the police, was on his way
home, when just as he reached 1st
street he saw the three men, all of
whom were white, approaching. As
they neared him one of them advanced
and demanded his money. The other two
men then came up and assisted in the
robbery. They secured So from Mr..
Collins and disappeared. Mr.. Collins was
able to give the police a description of
the men and they are investigating the
robbery.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

New National-The Aborn Opera Com
pany in The Yankee Consul" S:15 pm.
Columbia-The Columbia Players in
THE Man From Mexico" Sis pm.
Belasco-"Miss Brown-Burglar, S:1J
pm.
Luna Park-A fairyIand of amusements,
with superb vaudeville show.
Chevy Chase I.ake-Marine Band con-
certs. followed by dancing.
Colonial Theater-Advanced vaudeville
and world in motion.
Pickwick Theater-Moving pictures OF
high tone.
Palace Theater-Clean. clever and life
like tales, comical and sentimental.
Glen Echo Park-Free dancing, moving
pictures and now features.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
SI.oo for Each Idea We Can Use
EASTERN BRANCH DRAGGED.
Note in Floating Bottle Tells of
Suicidal Intention.

when you read this note my body will
be at the bottom of the Eastern branch.
will be suitably weighted. and my
identity will be established by the ihltlals
tattooed on my arm This was the SUD
stance of a note found in bottle foat-
ing i'm the eastern branch late yesterday
afternoon.
Harry c. Williamson Of 1927 22d street,
Randle Heights, was out in his launch
yesterday when he found the bottle After
reading the note he turned 1t over to
the police of the eleventh precinct, who
are Investigating the case. me ponce
of the harbor precinct were notified and
dra rped the river about the place where
the bottle was found, but failed to hno
the supposed suicide.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
TOY BALLOON STARTS FIRE.
Store Of F. n. Kearney at Cleveland
Park Menaced.

Prompt action by engine company No.
20 at Tenleytown after a quick run
probably prevented a serious conf1agra-
tion last night In Cleveland Park. A
toy balloon landed on the roof of the
residence of Thomas Fl. Kearney, north
east corner Of Newark street and 34th
place, and started a vigorous blaze No
one was home at the time, and the near
est houses on either side were likewise
temporarily deserted.
A neighbor across the street saw the
flames and gave the alarm by telephone.
Members of the fire company forced
open the front door OF the Kearney resi-
dence. cut hole through the roof. ran
a line Of hose up and extinguished the
fire. 1t is estimated that the loss will
not exceed $75.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
Colonial.

The Colonial caught the crowds yester-
day afternoon and evening with its bill OF
attractions that We'd strongly with the
outdoor features OF the day. In the mat
ter Of live vaudeville Jim Harkins made
a hit with his Ethiopian specialties, Har-
rison and Force won applause for their
sketch The New Janitor." Florence
Clark sang new songs and danced pref
tily and "Bremmer. the Only" rounded
out the bill with magician's act. The
new motion pictures were also quite an
attraction A feature of the day was the
brass band and its selections throughou:
the afternoon and evening.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
AGAIN AT ANCHORAGE.
Return Of the Pleasure Craft That
Went Down the River.

The large fleet of power launches. yawls,
bugeyes and sailing craft which left here
Saturday evening and Sunday for a two
day cruise to down-river points started
to return to port yesterday evening an
hour or two before sundown, and all
night long they were coming up the river
with tired pleasure seekers aboard. This
morning the yacht anchorage in the har-
bor and the berthing places at the differ
ent clubhouses and lighthouses along the
river front were again filled with plea
sure craft, in contrast to the deserted con-
dition Of the anchorages for the past
two days. Several Of the large boats
made the trip to Colonial Beach and
points on the river below that resort,
while the owners of smaller boats had to
content themselves with trips to the
White House. Marshall Hall, Gunston and
other nearby points on the river. 1t is
estimated that over 20Os pleasure craft
were in the aquatic parade that left the
harbor here Saturday evening and Sun
day.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
The Majestic.

The Majestic. with it's strong holiday
bill this week, drew splendid audiences
during the day and evening yesterday.
Tne Aitken Brothers were good in their
song and dance act, Devoe and Martin
sensational feats In hand bal
ancing and on the flying rings, Beatrice
Vance won the crowds with her songs and
Sanders and Cameron did some clever
stunts in the Juggling line. The motion
pictures and illustrated songs flied out
the remainder of an attractive program.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
POLICE ELECT OFFICERS.
Polls Open From 8 Am. to g Pm.
at Police Court.

The annual election of officers OF the
Policemen's Association in the District
of Columbia is held today at Police Court,
9th and u streets.
The polls opened at . O'Clock and are
scheduled to close at 6 O'Clock this even
ing. The judges OF the election are j..
McTaggart, Ira Sheetz and l.. ]. Quill.
The following are the candidates for the
several Offices: President. c. f. Smith and
A. V. Brown; vice president, j. H. Van
Zandt and I. j. Roberts: recording sec
retary. G. w. Sellers and j. f. Thompson: ::
financial secretary. C.. l.. Dalrymple and
". c. Farquhar: treasurer. G. c. Sanders
and q: l. Piemmons: trustee, to serve
three years. ii. Gilbert and J. E. Wilson
Evening star., 1909-07-06

Ceverly's Plumbing. 1881 G NV.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
A Delightful Journey Westward.

Magnificent scenery. new vestibuIed
equipment. electric lights, superb Pull
mans. high-class dining cars, safety in
travel and prompt arrival at destination
are features. Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
service. A through Pullman TO Chicago
recently inaugurated makes it possible to
reach Cincinnati. Indianapolis. St Louis
and Chicago. we'll as Louisville with
out change of ears. Full information at
Chesapeake and Ohio offices-Advt
Evening star., 1909-07-06
Judge Mullowny on Vacation.

Judge Alexander r. Mullowny OF the
United States branch of the Police Court
left yesterday on his annual vacation, TO
be gone until about August 70.
\ great part of his leave will be spent
in .asbury Park. Catskill mountains and
several New England watering resorts
During Judge Mu,ownys absence from
the Police Court his bench will he occu-
pied by judges from the municipal court
Evening star., 1909-07-06
Are You Going Out of
Town This Summer?

u 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
cay before. The address may be
changed as frequently as desired
ey giving the old as well as the
rev address. The price Of The
Star by mall daily and Sunday 10
SO cents per month, In advance.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
FUNERAL OF LOUISA HOUCK.
Services Held at Residence-Inter-
ment in Congressional Cemeterv.


Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs. Louisa Houck. who died Sunday
afternoon, were held at the residence,
1Ol7 Lamont street northwest, this after
noon at 3 O. clock.
Rev. George Maydell. former pastor OF
Waugh Methodist. Episcopal Church of
this city and now in charge of the Meth
odst Church at Frostburg. Md, conducted
the services. He was assisted by Rev
Joseph Dawson, pastor of Calvary Meth
odist Episcopal Church.
The pallbearers were James L. Ewin
Sackes. LaBlon Burdette, John Morrison,
William Van Fleet and Webb. Inter-
merit was in Congressional cemetery.
Mrs. Houck was the wife of Samuel d.
Houck. For many years she had been a
resident of the National Capital. Her
husband and one daughter, Mrs. S. j.
Gardner. survive.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
Foresters Receive in Camp.

The Foresters team of Georgetown
Camp. Modern Woodmen OF America held
public reception yesterday at its en-
campment off Conduit road. This is the
first given by the team since il started
camping. Every Sunday during the sum
mer the team will receive friends until
late in the fall Those who assited the
Foresters receiving were: Miss Helen
Coon. Mrs. Mabel Davis. Miss Margaret
Lee, Mrs. Joshua Thomas. Miss Susie Da-
Nis. MiS Nellie o Neill and Miss Lillian
Carroll.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
Mount Pleasant Residence Sold.

James MacFarouhar has purchased the
residence No. 1919 Monroe street north
west for $3.50 through the real estate
corporation of Boss & Phelps. The house
contains ten rooms and bath and Is
heated by hot water. 1t is MIR. MacFar-
quhars intention TO occupy the house as
his residence. Charles +. Wire was the
seller.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Georgia Avenue Property Sold

Georgia Avenue property Sold.
The real estate Office Of Shannon &
Luchs reports the sale of the new two
story brick dwelling No 3211 Georgia
avenue northwest to Mr.. Earl F. Bar
ber who will hold the property as an in
vestment. II is two-s,ory brick dwell
ing, containing six rooms and tiled bath.
The price was $3.50.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
"Trusty" Bids Jail Farewell.

The police Throughout The District are
looking for William Mcdonald. an Eng
lishman. who while serving a sentence in
the District jail last evening made his
spe. The man was arrested in this
city about six months ago on a charge of
Nagrancy and committed to Jail He was
a 'irusty' and his duties were 10 attend
10 the lawns and flower beds. Mcdonald
however. decided that he did not care for
tire prison life and las evening took
French leave.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
Boy Falls and Breaks His Arm.

Willie playing on the public Fairgrounds
Al 3th and * streets southeast yesterday
evening Walter Newyer. five years Of
age, of No. 30e l. street southeast fell
and broke his left arm. The injured lad
was removed TO his home and treated
by PHYSICIAN
Evening star., 1909-07-06
acted his part for all the world like the

acted his mart for all the world like the
real article.
ance with the company as Loveall, the
warden. and was given cordial wei
come. Thomas Chatterton. as Daunton,
,ar an earnest suitor for the hand of
Saliy. Ruth D. Blake: Ethel Wright. as
Setfv. and Clara Sidney, as Miranda, a
maid. were entertaining and contributed
much TO the successful presentation OF
..rhe Man From Mexico.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
Memoranda.

Schooner Twilight has sailed for Nor
folk, Va, from Baltimore to load lumber
for this city; c. e. Co. barge No Is,
from Boston for this city. passed in the
capes Sunday and is due at this port;
barge N.icomico is in Nanjamoy creek
to load pulp wood for Elkton, Md;
schooner Lucinda Sutton sailed from the
Kennebec for this city with ice June -
and the schooner S. P. Blackburn, also
laden with ice, from the same point,
sailed June 80; schooner Mary Ann Shea
Is in Aquia creek, loading for this city;
schooner William Cunningham is at Il
river point loading for this city; bugeye
Majestic Is at a river point loading for
this port.
The steamer Washington of the fleet
of the Norfolk and Washington Steam
the 9th street wharf of the American Ice
Company for several weeks past, was
Yesterday shifted to the pier formerly
used by the ferry line to Alexandria. The
coming Of the ice-laden schooner made IT
necessary for the big steamer to change
its BIRTH
The dredge Gray Eagle. which has been
employed upon harbor improvements for
several weeks past in the Eastern branch
In the vicinity OF Washington Barracks
Park, has gone TO the navy yard to haul
out on the marine railway there to have
he. hull under water repaired, cleaned and
painted preparatory to going to Annapolis,
Md, where she is to be employed for the
remainder of the summer.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
st. Lawrence obsequies in New York

The body OF w. F.. II. ST. Lawrence. a
civil engineer employed by the Capital
Traction Company, who died las; Satur-
day. was sent yesterday afternoon to
New York for burial. Mr.. ST. Lawrence
died of heart disease. He was forty
one years Old. and was born in kes-
wick. England A widow and three chiI.
dren survive him.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
Delicious Homemade Pies. zoe.

Fresh fruit and berries and delicious
home prepared filings are used in Holmes
pies. Crisp, flaky crusts baked just SO.
Homemade Milk Bread. delivered direct,
Sc. Holmes Bakery 1st K T. SITS. Phones
Linen. 144o-1441.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
You Can Do Business

on small capital II you invest a little
OF IL in the classified columns of The Star.
An inexpensive ad. often brings big re-
suits.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
Sd & Ind. Ave. NV, Star Branch.

Butler g. Fields Pharmacy, Sd and In
diana avenue northwest, receives Want
Ads for The Star. Wanted Help and
Rooms for Rent advertisements are only
cent per word each insertion
Evening star., 1909-07-06
While Away This Summer

ii will be great satisfaction to know
that Your silverware is safe. The modern
vaults of Union Trust Co.. 18th & III sts.,
afford absolute safety at reasonable cost.
--.AdVt. ..
Evening star., 1909-07-06

Guides American Beauties
are magnificent specimens. They possess
a sweet, long-lasting fragrance. 1914 f.
-Advt
Evening star., 1909-07-06
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner Peri. pine lumber from Aqua
creek to- the dealers here; steamer Dennis
Simmons at Alexandria to complete dis
charging cargo of lumber; tug Nj. Mitchell
Davis, towing steamer 7. V. Arrowsmith
from Baltimore; tug Miller. with tow
Of clay-laden lighters from Little Hunt
ing creek: tug Camilla, with a tow Of
light coal boats from Indian Head; tug
Capt. Toby, light, from Potomac river
point.
Evening star., 1909-07-06

Right Prices for Lumber, Millwork,
etc You can always do best at Eisinger
Bros 21O9 7th NV. Phone y. 1173.
jyo-d, ,eSu.3
Evening star., 1909-07-06

"Let Your Matted Milk Be Horlick's.
1,vsrvbody knows why Ideal food-drinks
for all ages Delicious. nourishinS.'-
Adyt,
Evening star., 1909-07-06

Let Us Remodel Your Bathroom.
6. s. Shedd Bro. Co. 432 9th NV
Evening star., 1909-07-06
CITY ITEMS.

Keep a Bottle of "Criterion"
in your medicine closet An eminently
whisky for all family uses.
Full qt ST. John I. Crowley. S31 14th.
Evening star., 1909-07-06

Cheap Round Trip to California
and Alaska Yukon-Pacific exposition wa
Wa shinrton- Sunset route. Stop-overs
Highest-class service. Berth, $3.50. A.
J. Poston, Gen. Agt, 9O5 F St. Ioo 10th st.
-Adyt.
Evening star., 1909-07-06

Take an Outing Tomorrow
in a T. T. Co. cab. Special summer rate
only SO per hour Phone North 1212.-
Adyt.
Evening star., 1909-07-06

Clear Cypress Shingles. $4OO Per
,G"n. Frank Libbey & Co.. 9th g. NY. ave
-Advt
Evening star., 1909-07-06

The Great Bear Is an Ideal Table
water. Office, 326 ne. Phone n. 1872.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
Bargain Gas Ranges.

I,oI estate guaranteed $500 below price.
Ruud and Superior Water Heaters.
1904 G. G. a. Muddman & Co. GIG 18th.
Evening star., 1909-07-06

Shaffer Furnishes Finest Floral
designs at lowest prices. 14th & Eye
Adyt