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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
Doings of Pleasure Craft.

The power launch Fairbanks owned by
Commodore Thomas Tenneson. on the
marine railway at BENEFITS boatyard
throughout the winter is being overhaul
ed and put in order for service on the
river this season The hull of the Fair
banks is being rebuilt and made stronger.
and other work Is being done that will
greatly improve its efficiency as a pleas
craft.
The overhauling of the engine of the
NeitZey, has been completed and the boat
was put into the water for the spring
cruising season several days ago. Her
owner has taken her down the river for
short trips to try her engine, which has
been found to work in a most satisfac Glory
manner.
The sloop Belvedere, which has been out
on the marine railway at Keagan's for sew
eral months. having new stern put on
her and having other changes made to
fit her for pleasure crising. Is completed
and will be put in service with other
pleasure craft on the river within the
next day or two. The vessel is now one
OF the handsomest cruising boats on the
river. She will be known in the future
as the Della. her owner. Frederick Bur-
nngame, having rechristened her.
The power launch Evan. belonging to
Robert Durham. one of the Washington
fleet OF pleasure craft. which has been
berthed at the boathouse. loot OF 9th
street, for several weeks past was found
slnken at her moorings yesterday morn
ing. The boat will be raised and made
ready for service as soon possible
The power launch Friend. which was
caught under the wharf foot OF eth street
southwest. whore she filled and sank. has
been raised, Little Or no harm was done
the boat by the accident. She is again
ready for service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
MRS. CAREY REGRETS ACT.
Brother-in-law Visits Would-be Sui
eide in HOSPITAL.

Clinton A. West, jr.. brother-in-law Of
Mrs. Elizabeth G. Carey. who made an
effort to end her life Friday afternoon by
swallowing strychnine. came here yes
terday afternoon. from his home. GA
North 7th street. Richmond, Va. and
called at the hospital.
His sister-in-law was in fairly good
condition when he reached the hospital.
She consented to see him. He remained
at her bedside only a short while. how
ever and returned home last night.
Mrs. Carey was the last woman in the
world I would expect to attempt her
lite he said.
Since reaching the hospital Mrs.
Carey's conversation has indicated re-
greet at her act and a desire TO get we'll.
She is not yet entirely out OF danger, the
physicians say, although they expect she
will recover.
She has not been closely questioned as
to why she took the poison. She told
Policeman Burrows she had taken the
strychnine with suicidal intent.
During her conversation at the hospital
yesterday afternoon Mrs. Carey incicat-
ed a desire to see her husband, who Is
employed i'm New Orleans. He was away
from the city yesterday when the police
sent him a message telling of his wife s
conduct. but probably received the news
last night. Mrs. Carey hardly expects
her husband will make the journey here
to see her. She does expect he will rem
der her assistance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
DEBATE FOR MAYNARD PRIZES.
Joseph T. Minor Awarded First Prize
in Howard University Contest.

Six students of the school of theology
of the Howard University debated in the
Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel Friday
evening for the Maynard prizes of so
and So the question being, Resolved.
That Paternalism and Not Individualsm
is the Ideal Principle in Civil Govern
ment."
Joseph T. Minor OF the affirmative was
awarded the first prize by the board Of
judges. comprised of Rev. Charles E.
Guthrie. Judge Robert e. Terrell and
Rev NJ. w. d. Norman. The second
honor was given to Andrew w. III. Quit
field, also OF the affirmative side. There
was no decision rendered as to the merits
of the sides a whole.
Other speakers for the two prizes in
cuded. for the affirmative. General u.
Dickens: for the negative. George n.
Bane. Lee J. Nichols and Lloyd A. Per
kins.
During the evening music was furnished
by the Howard University Y. NJ. C. A.
Band. under the direction of the leader.
C. II. Mason. Prof. Isaac Clark. dean of
the school Of theology. presided. and Prof.
Woodbury. of the faculty offered prayer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
NATIONAL UNION NOTES.

State. War and Navy Council held its
day evening and admitted five new men,
bers. Addresses were made by William B.
Green Charles T. Miller and ]. r. New
man.
Congressional Council met last Wednes-
day evening at Typographical Temple and
added fourteen new members. After the
adjournment Of the regular business ses-
sion the members and visiting friends
were entertained with an illustrated lee
ture on the life of George Washington,
delivered by Joseph /. Keefer. The en-
tertainment was under the direction of
Albert -Lariviere. speaker of the council.
National Council met at Eagles Hall
Thursday evening. Three applications
for membership were favorably balloted
on. f. C. Ford. the president OF this
council. is serving in that capacity for
the twenty-first consecutive year.
Other councils holding meetings during
the week were Fraternai. No. 51S: Treas
ury. No 300: East Washington Council.
No oO7. and Municipal. No. LOCO.
The meeting of the National Union Club
at Pythian Temple last. Friday evening
partook Of the nature OF surprise party
ladies, under the direction of Mrs. Mar
garet Jones, assumed charge OF the enter
tainment Of the evening, and the follow
ing program was rendered: Piano solo.
Miss Esther Kann: vocal selection. Master
Joseph Herrick: accompanist. Prof. Muth:
recitation. Miss Eugene Bell; instru-
mental duet, violin and piano, Misses
Marie and Helen Belt: vocal selections.
S. P Liant. accompanied by Prof Muth;
recitation. Miss Edith Swartout: vocal Sc
lection Mrs Spencer accompanied by
Miss Sullivan; vocal selection. Miss Selma
Selinger; accompanist. Prof. Muth: recita-
ton Mrs. Morris Tanser; vocal selection,
the Capitol Hill Quartet. Messrs. Jones.
Cady, Elwood and Jones; acoompanist,
Miss Jones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
GRADE DAMAGE AWARDS.
James B. May Of 239 Virginia Ave-
nue. Gets 500.

The Union station grade damage COM
mission. composed Of Charles A. Baker,
George w. Moss and George Spransy. has
reported to the Supreme Court of the
District OF Columbia its appraisements as
to damages to real estate on H street and
on Virginia avenue southeast from
changes made in the grades OF these
streets in connection with the railroad
terminal work.
The appraisements follow:
Sublots 80 and 80, square 737. improved
by premises numbered 1O1 and 1O3 II
street, Albert Carry. owner, no damages.
Lot 20, square 768. improved by prem
ises 239 Virginia avenue, James B. May.
owner. 500.
Lots 4. 5. 6 and :. in square 905. i'm
proved by premises 100. 72O. 718 and ZIG
Virginia avenue, Mary Dougherty. owner,
no damages.
Part of original lot 6, square 9Oe. i'm
proved by premises 1901 9Th street, Mary
Dougherty, owner. no damages.
Parts Of original lots 6 and 8, square
900. improved by premises 725. 723. 721
and 719, Virginia avenue, Mary Dough-
erty, owner. no damages.
All that part of square 9O6 improved by
premises No. I'll Virginia avenue. Eliza
beth Casper. owner. no damages.
The property owners were represented
by Wolf & Cohen. Eugene A. Jones. Wolf
& Rosenberg. Joseph /. Weller and J. J.
Darlington A Leftwich Sinclair, special
attorney for the District, appeared for
the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
FOR INDUSTRIAL PEACE.
Effort and Sympathy of Women En-
listed in Movement.

An effort is being made to enlist the eff
forts and syunpathies of the women of
the District in the industrial peace move
ment which was recently inaugurated
here. C. F. Gould, chairman of the COM
mittee in charge of the movement. an
nounced last night that arrangements
have been completed for an Industrial
peace meeting In the First Congregational
Church, 10th and &C streets next We'd
nesday evening. beginning at o'clock.
Invitations to occupy seats on the plat
form have been accepted by A. Z. Clap
ham. John p. Galloway. q representative
Of Saks & Co. representative Of Bryan
& Co. r. A. Drury, Rev. 8. II. Woodrow.
Rev. j. M. Gill. a representative of Wood
ward & Lothrop. James F.. Oyster. G. G.
COrnwell, a representative of Parker &
Bridget. d. j. Kaufman. Rev. r. L, Ship
ley and E. D. Stone. The California rep
resentatives to be on the'platform will be
j. c. Needham. James McLachlan. j. r.
Knowland, s. c. Smith, f. A. Hayes, ID.
f.. Mckinlay, w. P. Englebright and Ju-
Illus Kahn, and also lie Gage Pratt, rep
resentative from New Jersey.
Besides Chairman Gould. the other
members of the Industrial peace commit
tee of the District of Columbia are James
f. Oyster, John p. Galloway and j. Reilly
Stanton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
LOST BOY SOUGHT HERE.
Father Thinks He Came Here to
Join Companion.

Raymond c. Osborne. sixteen years old.
and small for his age, whose disappear
ance from the home of his parents, 81
American Arcade. Watertown, n. Y, has
caused his parents much uneasiness. is
supposed to have come TO this city.
The boy left home one morning in Jan
uary TO go to school and failed to return.
His father. William G. Osborne. COM
muricated with Maj. Sylvester some time
after the hoy disappeared. and another
letter was received Friday. He sug-
gests that the boy may have come to
Washington to meet a companion.
If you will only watch the other boy
writes the father, Il think you will find
my boy
RAYMOND. he suggests, will probably
be found in hotel near the Capitol.
lie is described as having light hair. blue
eyes and large ears. He wore a brown
suit when he left home.
Mr. Osborne tells of the terrible strain
under which members of the family have
been since the boy went away and says
he will pay a reward for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21

Arthur Small passed his fiftieth mile
stone as a member of The Ancient Order
of Hibernans ST. Patrick's day. The oc-
casion was signally noted by the society
through the presentation of diamond
studded charm and flowers
Wednesday was also Mr.. Smalrs seven
tieth birthday. He was born in Ireland
and migrated to this country when but
a young man. He is one of the eldest
employees, in point of service. in the bu-
reau of printing and engraving.
Mr. Small is regarded as one OF the
most popular Hibernians in Washington.
On account of his activities he is known
throughout Hibernian circles in the
United States. Mr. Small is affiliated
with Division No. ], composed largely
of residents of Georgetown, and is a fire.
Quent visitor at other division meetings
He settled in Washington in 1856 and
has resided here continuously, except for
the period he passed in the Union army
during the civil war. He was a COM
missioned officer in q New York regiment
and is credited with distinguished rec
ord during the progress of that conflict.
On the cessation of the war MIR. Small
returned to Washington and took up his
duties at the bureau of engraving and
printing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
LITTLE HOPE OF RECOVERY.
Little Joel Logan Falls Under Wheel
of a Heavy Wagon.

Joel Logan. colored eight years Of age,
Of 2O4O f street northwest is lying in a
critical condition at the Emergency Hos
pital suffering from injuries to his
abdomen. An express wagon. driven by
Dennis Robinson. colored. of 2525 street
northwest ran over him last evening.
Robinson was driving tho wagon. which
was used to haul lumber. along Virginia
avenue. When he reached the corner of
21st street the boy ran out from the curb
and got on the pole. between the front
and rear wheels. He rode for q short
distance and then jumped off. but while
trying to pass between the wheels he
fell to the ground and one of the rear
wheels passed over his body.
The injured boy was removed to the
hospital In the ambulance. where the
doctors say there is little hope for his
recovery. Robinson was arrested and
locked up at the third precinct station
pending an investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
$1.25 to Baltimore and Return
Today via Baltimore and Ohio R. R.
Advt.
COUPON SEATS IN GALLERY.
Commissioners Ask Theaters to Have
Chairs Numbered.

That Bohemian institution, Familiarity
known as the theater peanut gallery"
is about to take on the airs Of a new dig
nifty. No more will 1t be the scene of the
earliest arrivals for the performance. the
most enthusiastic applause and the al
ways-room- for one-more'' struggles. The
Commissioners are using their good Of
fees to have the seats therein reserved
In a recent letter to the local theater
managers. the Commissioners said:
THE Commissioners are in receipt Of a
letter asking them to use their good of
fees with the managers of the theaters
in Washington to sell reserved coupon
seats in the galleries in order to do away
with the present long line of would-be
purchasers including many women. wait
ing in the street for the gallery ticket Of
flee TO open.
THE Commissioners realize that they
have no jurisdiction In the premises and
also that to provide coupon tickets for
gallery patrons would be to impose a
large additional expense for possibly in
adequate returns, but they bring the mat
ter to your attention. believing that any
arrangement you make which will aid to
the convenience of the public will be ap-
preciated.'
The managers of the Columbia and the
Belasco theaters have replied that their
gallery seats are now sold by coupon
tickets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
FUND TO BE USED
Damage to. Fire and Police Wires to
Be Repaired.

To repair damage done to wires of the
police and fire departments by the storm
the night of March 3 s.. 900 will be ex-
pended from the emergency fund Of the
District.
This fund is available when conditions
arise which jeopardize public safety. The
damage to the fire alarm and police patrol
systems is of this character. The ex-
penditure has oeen recommended by the
District auditor and approved by Com
missioner West.
In making the request for an emer-
gency appro priation Walter c. Allen. cleo
trical engineer, said. under date Of
March IL:
The lowest estimate l can make of the
amount necessary for this purpose is
$40. The extent to which our lines
have been damaged can be seen from the
fact that communication with two out
lying engine houses was only restored
Yesterday. eleven days after the storm:
that there are still twenty-five alarm
boxes out of service. besides the entire
patrol systems of the tenth. the Anacos-
tia and the Teneytown precincts and nu-
merous scattered telephone connections"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
CITY AND DISTRICT.

charles r. Spstes. 213 Il street north
west complained To the police of the
second precinct yesterday afternoon that
lbs house had been entered between noon
and O'Clock and So and a diamond ring
WORTH So stolen. He could give the
police no idea about the identity of the
intruder.
William H. Wheeler. a resident OF Alex
andria county. Va, reported To the police
last evening that $3.50 was taken from
his pocket while he was in ID street
store irving on another garment.
Policeman Messer of the first precinct
last night arrested chauffeur giving the
name Of Percy o. kire of 923 Hamilton
street on a charge of driving his automo-
bile above the speed limit kire was ar
rested on Pennsylvania avenue. and is
said to have been travelling at a rate of
fifteen miles an hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
Schooner Powers Aground.

The schooner Governor Powers. one of
the largest coasting schooners afioat. is
reported ashore on the coast of Florida.
Trouble may be experienced in floating
her
The Governor Powers sailed from Balti-
more February o. for Knights Bay. with
cargo of gravel. After unloading she
was TO have sailed for Brunswick, Ca,
to load railway ties.
The grounding Of the vessel was re-
ported by the pilot boat Magic. but no
further details were given. The Governor
Powers is 1.962 gross and 1879 net tons
register 237.2 feet long. 44.3 feet beam
and 2O.S feet deep. She was built in
1908 at Rockland. Me-, and halls from
Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS

MARYLAND, DELAWARE AND VIRGINIA
RAILWAY co.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MARCH %.
Steamers leave Washington every Tuesday.
Thursday and Sunday at pm. for river land
ings and Baltimore. arriving at Baltimore early
Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday mornings. Re-
turning. leave Baltimore pier No. 8. Light st.
Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday at pm,
irving in Washington early Monday. Thursday
and Saturday mornings All river freight must
he prepaid. Passenger accommodations strictly
frst-cass. Electrically lighted and cuisine per
feet.
STEPHENSON BRO. Agents.
Telephone Main 745. 9Th st. Wharf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
A Pleasant Reception.

The home OF Mr. John c. Dancy, tile
recorder of deeds. was the scene of a
pleasant gathering Friday night The oc-
casion was reception in honor of Miss
Gertrude Page of Brockport. N Y, who
has been guest at the recorders home
since the Inauguration. The following
were present: Maj. and Mrs Charles r.
Douglas, Prof. and Mrs. William Jennifer,
DIR. and mrs l.. c. Daniels DR. and Mrs
s. l.. Ward. Miss Fannie Barrier Williams
of Chicago, H.: Mrs. l. a. Blagburn
Mrs r. Lewis of Des Moines. Iowa; Mr.
and Mrs. Il. n Cooper. Mr.. and Mrs H.
9. Tyson. Misses Marie and Alice Jack
son. Miss Ella Barrier of Chicago ILL.,.
and Miss Alice Williams of Chicago, III.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
tuberculosis and Lime Kilns.

To the Editor OF The Star
AS terrible disease as tuberculosis is,
and multifarious as are the methods of
prevention and cure. all of which are
more or less doubtful there is one that Is
absolute in its sureness of result 1t is
homely. but effective 1t costs nothinge
there is no special diet to be regarded.
no complicated formula of treatment to
undergo 4 famous French physician
practicing in Paris was the first TO OBJ
serve that men working In lime kiIns are
exempt from tuberculosis. Moreover
through his keen-witted observations he
was enabled to make the statement that
cases of already developed tuberculosis
were thoroughly cured in lime kilns
Therefore. no tuberculosis patient need
despair of Il cure. This mode of treat
ment could be advantageously used by
organizations and santarilIms interested
in the prevention and cure of tuberculosis
but until such action is taken if the
afflicted individual can find ii practical
TO enter lime kiln his cure Is assured
unless on the very brink of dissolution
o. w. HUMPHREY.
Colorado Springs. Colo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
Hearing in Elder Cases Continued.

The cases of Frank Elder. alias Mason.
and his wife. Ada Elder, who were
brought to Washington from Lisbon, Ohio.
charged with grand larceny. were contin-
ued in the Police Court yesterday until
March 26 at the instance of the prosecut-
ing attorney. The defendants are accused
OF taking eighty-tllree dollars worth Of
clothing and jeWelry from George d. Car
penter of 1923 East Capitol street several
months ago and then moving TO Ohio.
They were arrested in that state recently
and arrived here yesterday in the custody
of Detective Cox.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
To Give Joint Entertainment.

The Sons Of Veterans and Daughters Of
Veterans have united in arranging for an
entertainment next Tuesday evening in
old Masonic Temple. 9th and F streets
There will be addresses by Gen. Black,
Commissioner Macfarland and William E.
Andrews on patriotic subjects and pro-
gram of music. A hop will follow and
the Daughters Of Veterans will serve re-
freshments. Mai. G. Q. Howard of the
Sons of Veterans announces that the pro-
ceeds will be applied to the Memorial
University. owned and controlled by the
Sons Of Veterans. Edgar Allan. jr., of
Richmond Va. commander-in-chief will
describe the school and its workings. Ed
win c. Irelan, division commander from
Baltimore. will be present with his staff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
Presidents Ancestress a Voter.

To the Editor OF The Star:
An ancestress of President Taft was the
only woman, SO far as known. who was
ever allowed to vote in Massachusetts, ex-
cept at a school election.
In colonial days Josiah Taft was the
largest taxpayer In Uxbridge After his
death the town meeting gave his widow
the right of suffrage during her sons
minority On one occasion when the
Province OF Massachusetts Bay made an
appeal to the towns for an extra supply
of money IN some public exigency the
widow Taft gave the casting vote in
favor of granting the appropriation.
The President is said to be a suffragist
If so, he comes honestly by fiis belief
ALICE STONE. BLACKWELL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY.
Salesman for Baltimore Firm
Charged With Embezzlement.

Charged with embezzling $34.95 from
Robert B. Laughlin. representative of a
Baltimore paper firm. November last.
Edward j. Townsend of 3O5 C street south
east, waived his right to preliminary ex-
animation in the Police Court yesterday
and was held in 500 bond for the action
OF the grand jury. The complaint was filed
with the authorities yesterday after the
complaining witness succeeded, with the
assistance of Central Office Detective
Warren. in locating the accused.
1t Is said that Townsend will in all prob
ability furnish bond during the course of
the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
Sues for $4,000 Damages.

Suit 10 recover $4,000 for alleged per-
s"nal injuries has beep filed in the Dis
-rict Supreme Court by Charles y. ker-
rer against the Washington. Alexandria
and Mount Vernon Railway Company.
Through Attorneys r. F. Downing and G.
a. Berry Mr.. kerper says that while at
tempting TO board at Arlington De-
cember % last he was thrown to the
ground by the alleged negligent starting
at the vehicle and sustained serious in
Jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
POLICEMAN FOR CASUALTY.
Detail for Hospital Assigned by
Chief Sylvester.

A policeman is to be detailed at Casualty
Hospital. as is done at Emergency Hos
pital Because Of the increased number
of emergency cases taken to that institu-
tior the chief Of police has ordered the
detail.
Policeman A. E. Walker of the sixth pre-
cinct has been edtailed at the Union sta
ton will be on duty during the day at
the hospital Policeman Walker will re-
main at the station and perform duty
from 3 o'clock in the afternoon until IL
O'Clock at night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
Lights and Buoys Inspected.

The lighthouse service steamer Holly.
Capt Miles. has just returned to Balti-
more from cruise of nineteen days
among lights and buoys in the fifth dis
trict with Commander Robert L Russell.
U.SN.. lighthouse inspector, aboard.
The vessel left this pert directly after
March 4 and has visited nearly every
section of the district. The trip Is one
of the most extended that has been made
by the inspector in recent years.
The lighthouse service steamer Violet,
Capt Outtan. employed in inspection and
lighthouse supply work on Chesapeake
bay and the Carolina sounds, Is out Of
service at Baltimore and is to receive
extensive repairs. The vessel will short
ly be taken to the works CT the Spedden
Shipbuilding Company, at Baltimore.
which was awarded the contract to over
haul the vessel for the sum OF $1,000.