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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-23
PLAN TO WELCOME GoMPERs.
Twenty-Five Thousand Working
men Expected to Parade.

meeting of the Samuel Gompers re-
cep,ion committee OF the Central Labor
Union was held yesterday in Typosraph-
arrange the demonstration in honor Of
President Gompers upon his return from
his European tour is composed of TWEEN
ty-five of the men prominently identified
ment.
James j. McC'ra cken Of the Hosting
Engineers Union was elected chief mar
shall to handle the parade feature. He
will name corps of assistants from the
local organizations that will participate in
the parade and mass meeting at Conven-
ton Hall. President John =. Colpoys Of
the central body will have charge of the
mass meeting.
1t is the expectation of the committee
5000 workingmen will meet Mr.. Gompers
at the Union station. The parade will
move over the principal streets and terIni-
nate at Convention Hall. where the big
meeting will be held.
The members of the general committee
are John q. Colpoys, chairman: James
j. McCracken, Sam De Nedrey John
Lorch. Charles T. Smith, r. G. NJ. Ross.
Newton A. James. Luke Ludlow, Charles
r. Wandell Thomas G. Iglehart. John J..
Purcell. f. L. Tucker, Frank d. Manning,
John j. Schmidt. James II. McHugh, Ru-
dolph Thiele, William II. Schaeffer, James
NJ. Barrett, Joseph G. Clark, James Gal
leher, c. f. Allison, y. c. Sprague. Daniel
\. Gillen, w. II. Pollard and James Con-
Sidine, jr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-23
HAVE THE NECESSARY FUNDS.
Patient Labor Rewarded and Two
Marriages Will Result.

After having labored for three wears W
this country TO accumulate sufficient world
IL goods TO warrant marrying the girls OF
their choice James Duncan and " Imam
Park of this city went TO New York yes
terday to await the arrival of the steamer
California from Scotland. aboard which
are Miss Jennie p. Wilson of Aberdeen.
who is to become the wife of Mr.. Duncan,
and Miss Maggie Richie of Portlethem.
who is TO we'd Mr. Park.
The marriage ceremony is 70 take place
tomorrow evening at the home OF Alex
ander Douglass. 134si2 + street northeast
Rev James NJ Nourse of the Presbyterian
Church of Vienna. Va. is to be the Of
ficiating clergyman. coincidence Is
that acl of the young ladies Is twenty
three wears of age. while the intended
sroOms are twenty-seven years old.
Both of the men are carpenters They
arrived i'm this country three years ago,
after having left their sweethearts in Scot
land They promised to start out for
themselves here. and when they had ac-
cumulatcd enough funds to support them
they were TO send for the girls. Accord
ingly. the young men told Mr.. and Mrs.
Douglass, who well acquainted with
the Young ladies. that the latter We're
coming to America to marry their sweet
hearts of the old country. Mr.. and Mrs.
Douglass thcreupon completed arrange
ments for the ceremony to take place in
their home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-23
CITY AND DISTRICT.
AGAIN AT HIS POST.
Veteran Who Attends Door and
Sorts Mail at White House.

William T. Lewis. the eighty-three-
year-cld policeman detailed at the White
House, grumbled nightly today about
how he had been ''pestered'' because of
a story in The Star of his having been
taken to his home few days ago, too
weak In the legs to move around upon
his accustomed duties.
Mr.. Lewis was back at his post In the
White House this morning, handling the
mail and looking after his regular duties.
He wanted to go back to his work the
day after the White House buggy took
him home. That was last Thursday.
No, I'm not out of business by a
whole lot" declared the veteran police
man, but / certainly was bothered be-
cause that story appeared i'm The Star.
All my relatives and friends have been
pouring In on me right along, and
haven't seen SO much company in all the
years of my life before. And what do
you think? In came the police surgeon.
Tic said he had been sent UP from head
quarters.
Well, doc ! says, sit down. But l
certainly didn't send for you. and ! GER
fainly don't need YOU. j just slipped
down and was shaken up so much for a
few minutes that ] couldn't get my legs
again. j viii be all right I'm Il day or
So No. didn't need any medicine, and
the surgeon didn't give me any. l am
perfectly healthy and able TO attend to
my work.
Mr. Lewis was warmly congratulated at
the White House upon his return to work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-23
RESIDENT BURIED.
Funeral of William n. Williams in
West WASHINGTON.

The funeral of William H. Williams. a
lifelong resident of this city. who died
Thursday night at his home. No. 1929
34th street northeast. after ii prolonged
illness. took place at 3 o'clock this after
noon from his late residence.
The services were conducted by Rev
Edward D. Stone, pastor Of the Congress
Street Methodist Protestant Church, of
which Mr.. Williams was member Rev.
7. Q. Grouse of Baltimore former pas
tor OF the church. assisted in the services
lnte1ment was made in Oak Hill cemc-
terry. The pallbearcrs were members of
the Associa ton of the Oldest Inhabitants.
of which Mr.. Williams was vice presi-
dent and the last charter member Two
daughters Mrs. Ella Hoover and Mrs
George Bell. survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-23
NEW PASTOR INSTALLED.
Rev. DIR. Johnson in Charge Of
Chevy Chase Church.

Rev. DIR. Hubert Rex Johnson of this
city was installed as pastor of the Chevy
Chase Presbyterian congregation yester-
day afternoon at $40 O'Clock at meet
ing held in the library at Chevy Chase.
Rev. William fl. Dexter, who was for
merly pastor of the Takoma Park Pres
oyterian Church, preached the sermon.
The Life of the Kingdom of God as
Shown in the Individual and the Church.
was the subject.
The services were brief. After the con-
clusiOn of the sermon Rev. DR. John
Chester, formerly pastor of the Metro
politan Presbyterian Church, delivered
the charge to Rev. DIR. Johnson, after
which Rev. DR.. Donald c. Macleod. pas
tor of the First Presbyterian Church,
made a brief address to the congregation,
In which he charged the members on
their duties to the new pastor.
Rev. DR.. Johnson delivered the bene-
dction at the close of the service. He
later held an informal reception, when
he met those in attendance.
The question of beginning operations
looking toward the erection Of new
church on the lot owned by the congre-
cation at Chevy Chase circle was dis
cussed informally by a number of the
members, and it is expected that before
many months have passed the work
will be started. The location Is an ideal
one for a church. and 1t is expected that
when the edifice is completed 1t will be
one of the notable additions to the sec
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-23
COUPON DAY At LUNA PARK
EVERYBODY THE EVENING
STARS GUEST TOMORROW.
All Amusements Free to Holders of
Clippings From Sundays Paper.
Big Program Arranged.

"All aboard for Luna Park"
The big time at this up-to date pleasure
resort will be tomorrow-Star day-when
coupons clipped from The Sunday Star of
yesterday will he accepted in lieu OF cash
at the different amusement features
Manager Charles J. Goodfelow an
nounced today that Luna Park is in readi-
ness for the host of patrons of The Star
that are expected to enjoy the outing to-
morrow in the cool August atmosphere
Did the little folks and big folks clip
Sunday Star coupons yesterday? They
surely did, WashinSton's popular Sunday
newspaper was in great demand From
the time the sun peeped over the eastern
horizon until il went down in a food of
crimson light in the west Sunday Stars
sold IKE the proNerbal hot cakes. Many
thousands OF the free coupons were clip
ped or torn out of the papers and the out
look IS that most cosmopolitan crowd.
ana u record-breaker at that. will till the
precincts of Luna Park tomorrow
Here's yer Sunday STAR" yelled one
enterprisins young newsvender in the
business section yesterday "A dollars
worth of coupons and all de news fer
five cents"
This youngster sold out his stock of
Stars early in the morning and before
noon he had bought fresh supp lies several
times.
Arrangements for the program of ath-
lctfc events-an extra feature-have been
completed. The Del Ray base ball team
Will battle with the Shappirio Athletic
Club In championship contest Wash
lngton athletes will show their. agility in
a variety of ways. and the boys and girls
with their mammas. papas and other rcla-
tiVeS and friends will be permitted TO en-
ter some of the contests. Then there will
be the permanent features and every
thing as free air and water to those
who have Sunday Star coupons Tomor-
row viii be great day at Luna Park
Everybody is invited to attend the car
nival of fun and frolic by The Evening
Star Newspaper Company and the man
agement of the park
Remember, Star coupon and 10 cents
additional will enttle the holder to a
round-trip railroad ride to Luna Park.
The gates will be open at II o'clock am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-23
Lightship to Be Broken Up.

The purchasers of the old fifth district
liShtship, Relief. No. I, which has been
lying at Alexandria for several weeks,
have. it is stated, determined to break up
the vessel In order to get out of her the
metal used in her construction. The two
masts, from which formerly hung the
warning lights. have been removed, and
the vessel will shortly be hauled out on a
railway In order to take off the heavy
copper with which the wood is covered as
protection against the borer worm that
infests salt water.
1t Is asserted that there is more than
enough copper on the bottom Of the YES
sci to repay her owners the amount they
expended In her purchase and in bringing
her to Alexandra. The hull will be torn
to pieces. If possible, or will be saturated
with oil and burned in order to obtain
the metal that holds together the heavy
timberE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-23
Building Permits Issued

The following building permits were
issued today:
To G. w. Barkman, for one two-story
brick and frame dwelling at 1921 14th
street northwest: architect, A. H. Beers
builder, G. W. Barkman; estimated cost.
$500.
TO G.. w. Barkman, for three two
story brick and frame dwellings, from
1915 to 3619 18th street northwest;
architect. A. Fl. Beers; builder. G. w
Barkman: estimated cost, $500.
To G. w. Barkman, for one two-story
brick and frame dwelling at 1854 Perry
street northwest; architect. A. IL Beers
builder, G. W. Barkman; estimated cost.
$500.
To John +. Weisman for one three
story brick building at Half street
southwest; architect. Frank B. Essex:
builder, r. p. Witty; estimated cost.
$4,000.
TO Solomon Rosenthal, to repair one
store at 1244 eth street northwest,
architect. A. r. MulIett: builder. r. "a.
Hazill: estimated cost, $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-23
ATTENDED BY MANY.
Services Held Yesterday at Eastern
Star Home

Several hundred persons attended the
religious services yesterday afternoon at
the Masonic and Eastern Star Home,
near Lamond station, held under the au-
spices of Arminius Lodge, No. -, and the
Arion Club of this city.
Addresses were made by Rev. DR.. G.
Brodthage, pastor of the German Ln-
theran Church, and Rev. Abram Simon.
DR. Brodthage spoke upon the words OF
Solomon in which he said, The ways of
religion are ways of pleasantness, and
all her paths are peace
DIR. Simon said the meeting was the
best ever held at the home, and thanked
the management and committee for their
work In making preparations.
During the services the Arion Sinsins
Society, under the direction OF Karl
Holer, sang The Lords Day" and Sun
day The society was assisted by sec
ton of the Marine Band.
The committee in charge Of the meet
ing consisted of Harry Rothschild, chair
man, and John Wischusscm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-23
Patriotic Sons of America Raise
100000.

The proposition of the Virginia Camp.
Patriotic Order Sons Of America. that
the order raise 100000 with which to
purchase Stratford Hall, the birthplace
of Gen. Robert Z. Lee, in Westmore-
land county. Va. is receiving the in
dorsement of the camps of the order in
other states. Already the proposition
which was inaugurated about a year
ago by the Virginia division. has been
Endorsed by the state camps of Mary
land, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and
New Jersey, and the other states are
expected to add their approval of the
plan at their annual meeting this year.
The Lee birthplace committee of the
order consists of three members, with
Gov. Swanson of Virginia, Senator John
W. Daniel and r.. E. Lee, a grandson Of
Gen. Lee. as advisers. 1t is proposed.
after the house has been purchased and
repaired to turn it over to the state of
Virginia. to be preserved as memorial
of the southern leader.
Stratford stands on n bluff overlook
ing the Potomac river, about sixty
miles below this city, and is the home
of DR.. r. H. Stuart. It was built by
Col. Thomas Lee about the year 1927,
and as an example of colonial archi-
lecture it is said to have few equals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-23
ELECT THEIR DELEGATES.
Washington Herd Prepares fol
Moose National Convention.

At a meeting of Washington Herd. No.
., Social Order of Moose. yesterday after
noon delegates were elected for the an
nual convention of the Supreme Herd,
which is to be held in Washington Octo-
Der lila
The following will represent Herd No.
at the convention: J. III. McGilton. +. H.
Kramer. C. B. Gardner. Joseph J. Crow
ley. Harry Hayden and John j. O'Connor.
At the convention of the Supreme Herd
it is expected that more than 100 dele
gates will be present. besides a large
number of visitors. The mayors of De-
troit and Toledo will be among the dele
gates.
1t is probable that the convention will
be held in the new Masonic Temple. On
the closing day there will be ball, a
banquet and the election Of national Off
GERS. Several members of the Washing
ton herd are mentioned for president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-23
WILL BUY STAFFORD HALL.

Watch for a City-Randle Highlands
Advt.
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AGED WOMAN DIES OF INJURY.
Betty Matthews, Almost 100 Years
Old. Fatally Burned.

Acting Coroner Glazebrook gave Ger
tifcate Of accidental death yesterday aft
elnoon in the case of Betty Matthews.
colored. who died at Frecdmen's Hos
pital her death resulting from burns
about her body. Mrs. Matthews. whose
age is given as ninety-eght years. it is
stated, was blind. Her home was at 1889
Click alley.
About noon yesterday the woman was
endeavoring to ligl.t her pipe wnen her
clothing isnited ard she was severely
burned before assistance could reach her.
She was hurried TO the hospital and sur
geons made an effort to save her life
The fire caused some excitement in the
alley and an alarm was turned in for the
purpose of eulisting the aid OF the fire
department, but the blaze was eXtinguish-
ed before the arrival of the firemen.
Damage from the fire amounted TO
about s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-23
Allotment to n. w. Movers.

Herbert W. Meyers, formerly of this
city, who is engaged in the practice of
law at Seattle, Wash. has written to
friends in this city that he drew allot-
ment No. 1850 in the recent drawing for
land In the Flathead Indian reservation
in Montana He says if he obtains a
good section of land he will take up the
claim and live upon it. Mr.. Meyers
is a recent graduate of the law depart
ment of the George Washington Uni
versity. He is a member of the United
Spanish War Veterans. and says he has
lust formed new camp of the organiza-
t;on at Seattle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-23
Whereabouts of River Men.

John Carter Of this city returped yes
terday evening aboard the steamer Capt.
tai City from a visit of week to Charles
county, Md.
Lieut.. Sutton of the harbor precinct
who is at Colonial Beach for the benefit
OF his health, is reported TO be improv-
ing and will shortly return home.
Steward Ellis of the steamer Wakefield
has resigned TO resume his winter en-
ployment IN "a local theater
Ernest Mouldin, son of James Mou'din
night man at the Potomac and Chesa-
peake line piers. who was operated upon
at the Casualty Hospital for appendicitis
about ten days ago, is rapidly recovering
from the operation and will, il is expect
ed, be able to leave the institution in a
short time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-23
Small Fires Claim Attention.

The fire department received a cali
last night about 10 o'clock, the alarm
having been sounded because of a blaze
in the tin shop Of Alexander st. John &
Son. 1245 Wisconsin avenue The origin
Of the blaze could not be determined
by the police. About $50 in damage re-
suited.
The explosion of an oil stove caused q
blaze in the house of James F. Cooper
l413 Park road. yesterday afternoon
NO. II engine company went to the
house in response to a local alarm and
the blaze was extinguished after about
SIS damage had been caused
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-23
NEW POST OFFICE ELEVATORS.
Increased Capacity and Speed Ex-
pected With New Equipment.

BY the first of December the elevator
service in the post Office building. which
has long been unsatisfactory to officials.
clerks and the public, will be greatly i'm
proved. The Postmaster General has just
let a ten thousand-doIl contract for the
installation of modern equipment in the
five passenger elevators and two freight
elevators Work has been started
The cars that arc now in operation
will be used. but they will be equipped
with all modern devices for the increase
of speed. and. when the improvements
are completed. the post office elevators
will be on "A par with those at the Dis
trict building. which are the best in any
public building in the city.
Chief Clerk Covert of the Post Office
Department said today that he expects
to increase the load-carrying capacity
of his elevators 20 per cent as a result
Of the added speed and the signaling
devices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-23
Capt. Townshend Nav Recover.

The condition of Capt. J. j. Townshend.
master of the schooner Josephine
who was shot aboard his vessel by a re-
beliious pember OF his crew. while at
Charleston about ten days ago. is report
ed to be improving and hopes are now en-
tertained for his recovery. Capt. Town
shend is in a hospital at Charleston and
his wife and daughter are with him. The
wounds were of such a nature that little
expectation of his recovery was felt by
the surgeons when he first entered the
hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-23
Spanish War Soldier Buried.

Frank HoIbruner. u soldier of the war
with Spain, was buried at Arlington with
military honors this afternoon. The flu
neral was attended by a delegation OF
members of the United Spanish War Vet
Grams. Mr.. Holbruner died as a result OF
lead poisoning. He became affected
while working as a painter at the gov
eminent proving grounds at Indian Head.
In the Spanish American war he served
I'm Company X, 1st Maryland Infantry
Volunteers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-23
Sale of Cathedral Avenue Home.

One of the detached houses nearing
completion by Middaugh & Shannon, Inc.
on Cathedral avenue just off Connecticut
avenue. Woodley Park. has been sold to
William J. Hughes of the Department of
Justice who intends making IL his home
The property is one of a group of eight
detached houses is three-story, CO.
lonial designed dwelling. with large front
porches and side yard running back IL a
wide alleys. The home contains ten rooms
two baths. hot-water heat, stationary
tubs. electric lighting. refrigerator and
cold-Sto rage room.
The transaction was made through tire
office Of Shannon a. LuchS. The conSid-
GRAFTON was S9.50n.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-23
POPULAR|zING ROCK CREEK
SPORTS IN PARK AD-
VOCATED BY TURNVEREIN.
Open-Air Concerts There Also Rec
ommended-Meeting of Column
bia Society Last Night.

Endorsing the movement for making
Rock Greek Park more accessible and
more popular the Columbia Turnverein
at a meeting in its new hall at 9.S NJ
street last night, voted to use its influ-
ence with the park authorities TO have
set aside certain spots for athletic sports
and popular amusements. AS the turner's
believe in everything which will provide
a healthy mind and strong body. it is
regarded by them essential that all
sorts of games and amusements should
be allowed freely III the public reserva-
ton along Rock creek.
The organization also believes that free
concerts should be given In the park
and it was suggested at the meeting
last night that the local German singing
societies should help the plan by voiun-
teering to give several open-air concerts
there.
Some Announcements Made.
Announcement has been made that the
German language classes of the Turn
verein will begin September 10. Prof
Max Bernstein will have direct charge
of the school, under the general super
vision of Prof Werner +. Spanhoofd,
the president of the society and the head
of the department of modern languages
in the local public schools.
The gymnasium classes will also begin
September II. The building in the rear
of the clubhouse has been temporarily
fitted up as a gymnasium. Prof. Carl
HOLMAN will be in charge of the physical
department.
The Arion Gesang Nerer has decided
to celebrate German day by taking a
pilgrimage to Mount Vernon, where Il
patriotic service will be held and a
wreath of flowers deposited on the tomb
of Washington.
The ladies' auxiliary of the Columbia
Turnverein has completed the arrange
ments for lawn party to be held on the
club grounds Monday, September Is. for
the benefit of the hall-furnishinS fund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-23
Recovering From Injuries.

Miss Ella FitZgibbon, an employee of
the bureau of engraving aand printing
who was seriously injured recently in 4
street car collision at New Jersey avenue
and Fl street northwest. is reported i'm
proving but still suffers from the nervous
shock.
Accompanied by her mother and sister.
she is in the Blue Ridge mountains.
When her health permits she will return
TO the city and hopes to be able to take
up her official duties again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-23
Pleasure Craft in Service.

Fully two-tnirds of the large fleet of
pleasure craft owned at this city were in
service yesterday for long or short runs
on the river, their owners being tempted
out for trips on the river by the fine
weather for boating Some of the larger
craft left here Saturday evening and ran
down to Colonial Beach or Coltons for
an over Sunday stay, but the larger por-
ton Of the fleet sailed yesterday morning
for runs TO White House, Gunston and to
Mattawoman and Chickamuxen creeks
The day was spent on the river and In
the afternoon the start was made for
home. Yesterday afternoon about 6:3O
o'clock, 1t is stated. there We're over
forty of the craft of varying sizes in
sight from Alexandria wharves and all
We're bound to this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-23
UuWritten Law Discussed

The unwritten law was the topic dis
cussed last night at meeting of the Col
legiate Club an organization recently
formed by Hebrew students in the Dis
trict. Following an address on the I'M
written law by Louis Marks. general
discussion was INDUCED In. At the next
regular meeting of the Collegiate Club the
tariff will form the principal topic.