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Evening star., 1909-07-09
BISHOP AND PASTOR HoNoRED.
John Wesley A. M, e. Zion Church
Pays Formal Tribute.

The officers and members of John
Wesley. A. NJ. E. Zion Church. 18th
street between L and NJ streets north
west. gave a reception to Bishop ]. w.
Smith. DID,, and the pastor Of the
church. Rev. c. c. Alleyne, last evening
j. c. Overton was the master of cere-
monies. The exercises opened with a
chorus and professional by the vested
choir. The master of ceremonies spoke
of the Episcopal work of Bishop Smith
and the successful administration of
Rev. Mr.. Alleyne as pastor.
Miss Gertrude Brooks delivered the ad-
dress on behalf of the church; Rev. J. C..
Van Loo delivered the address on behalf
of the people; Rev. w. II. Ferguson
spoke for the Washington Colored Min
listers Interdenominational Union: Rev.
W. A Ray represented the Philadelphia
and Baltimore conference. and Rev. 8. L.
Corrothers the Zion Preachers Union.
The addresses were interspersed with
selections by the choir. Rev. Mr.. AL
leyne and Bishop Smith fittingly re-
sponded to the addresses. A collation.
followed. Rev. Mr.. Alleyne has begun
his second years service as pastor of
John Wesley Church. He is West In
dian, educated in this country.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
RUSH TO PAY DOG TAX.
About 1000 Tags Issued Since Firs
of the Month.

The dog license market is very active
Just at present.
Sales on the floor of the dog license ex-
change-which Is generally known as the
collector of taxes office-have been un-
usually active since July ]. since the new
crop of licenses was harvested. Since
July ] about 2OoO shares. commonly call
ed dog tags. have changed from the
hands of Collector of Taxes Charles c.
Rogers to the hands of dog owners in
the District.
Despite this great activity in the dog
license market. the price of the tags has
remained the same throughout the trad
ing, 81 each.
In order to give dog owners time TO
purchase new tags for the current fiscal
wear, beginning July last. the pound EN-
ployes have not thrown the net over any
dogs wearing last years tag. but. begin
ming the first OF next week, dogs that are
not wearing the latest thing in tags
will be impounded.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
RIVER FRUIT SHIPMENTS.
Virginia and Maryland Apples and
Peaches Received. -

Shipments of fruit from points along
the lower river TO the local merchants are
increasing in number and quality almost
daily The steamer Capital City. which
arrived here this morning. had aboard a
number of boxes and barrels of Virginia
and Maryland grown apples and some
few peaches in baskets were also brought
to this market. 1t Is stated that the out
look for good apple crop from the Po-
tomac farms is most excellent hut the
peach crop will not he heavy. The move
ment of grain from the farms down river
to dealers here and Alexandria continues
heavy. the Capital City this morning
landing several hundred bags OF corn
and wheat at Alexandria and as many
more here.
Wheat shipments are just BEGINNING and
will not reach their hefghth for TWO or
three weeks. Hard crabs continue to
form a large proportion of the carsoes of
the incoming steamers.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
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.
BeIasco-"Miss Brown-Burglar, S:1o
pm.
Luna Park-A fairyland of amusements,
with superb vaudeville show.
Chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band con-
certs. followed by dancing.
Colonial Theater-Advanced vaudeville
and world in motion.
Pickwick Theater-MoSing pictures of
nigh tone.
Palace Theater-CIean. clever and life
Like tales comical and sentimental.
Glen Echo Park-Free dancing, moving
Dfctures and new features.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
LANTERN PARADE OF CANOES.
Pageant to Be Given on the River
Tomorrow Might,

At the aquatic carnival to be held to-
morrow evening on the Potomac the
Washington Canoe Club will give a Ian
tern parade. The canoes, decorated in
attractive style, will move in line. start
ing from the government wharf below
the Analostan boathouse at 7:3O o'clock.
The course will be across the river in
full view of the Potomac speedway, and
from there to the Analostan and Po-
tomac boat clubs and to the Washington
Canoe Club. The finish will be at the
Three Sisters.
The two war canoes of the Analostan
Boat Club and Washington Canoe Club
each manned by ten paddlers, will be in
line. w. Ray Garret and Lawrence +.
Eberbach will have charge of the event
The Washington Canoe Club will give
a dance after the parade.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
5000 FOR 50 IDEAS.
We Ask for the Last Idea Today.

There's kind OF publicity that talk about
There's another kind that tinkgthat makes them
things their minds That's the kind OF pub
lcv which reaches mans heartespcay if he house
That what trying do-to make regret the
he has missed the make him know why
he home Besides asking him what he would
like to suggest i'll regard to that home.
We in the public a specific produce that
which will the ideals completely reflect
the of home that dwelers flats be made
how barren their lives home
lack memories of the happy hours experienced only meath ones
rooftree Every who lacks home filled his
with the and profit home
tell what you consider indispensable
home.
We will dollar bill for each idea received that
We asking for the last idea today. think of
MAIL IT AT ONCE. to
sonally-today.
The homes in which these ideas embodied
nearing completion and the location will
Shannon & Luchs (seling agents., Us 14th st.
Middaugh & Shannon, Inc, Owner,
Colorado Building.
mo Place Like Home; No Homes Like Ours"
Evening star., 1909-07-09
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers Tor
Fort Monroe. Norfolk Newport News and
all points south every evening in the year.
Chesapeake Beach now open. Only de-
lightful salt water resort near Washing
ton. See schedule.
Steamer St Johns. 10 Colonial Beach,
leaves eth street wharf at d pm
Steamer jamestown. for moonlight
trip down the Potomac. leaves Ncrfoik
and Washington steamboat wharf at I
pm.
Fast electric trains for Mount Vernon
leave 18th and Pennsylvania avenue every
hour from 10 m. to ! pm.
Steamer Pocahontas, for a four-hour
ride down the Potomac, leaves oth street
wharf at 80 pm.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
BoARDMAN FILES REPORT.
Baur and Cornwell Led All De-
tectives in Number of Arrests.

tectives in Number Of Arrests.
Detectives Baur and Cornwel led all
members of the detective bureau in the
number of arrests for the three months
ended June 30. according to the quarterly
report of Chief of Detectives r. II. Board
man, made to the Commissioners today.
Detectives Baur and Cornwell each made
thirty arrests: Detectives OBrien and
Springman were second, with twenty-five
arrests each to their credit, and Detect
ives Cox and Berman were third, with
eighteen arrests each.
In the amount of property recovered
Detectives Burlingame and Weldon top
the list, each of them having returned to
the rightful owners s., 4O6.5O worth of
property: Detectives Mullen and Warren
were second. each having recovered ST.
7S9.O1 worth of property, and Detectives
OBrien and Springman were third, each
recovering 81 ,623.30 worth of property.
The report shows that the detectives
made 3O6 arrests during the three months
covered by the report. ended June 30;
that 1872 of the defendants were convicted.
80 were acquitted, cases against 33 were
nolle pressed and 81 remain to be tried.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Keep Posted
During Your
Summer Vacation

" you want The Evening and
Sunday Star to follow you order
direct from the office before you
90 away. The address may be
changed as frequently as desired
by giving the old as we'll as the
new address. The price Of THE
STAR by mail daily and Sunday
Is so cents per month, payable In
advance.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
James r. Williams Buried.

Funeral services for James r. Williams.
an employe of the railway mall service
for more than twenty years. who died
Tuesday morning. We're held late yester-
day afternoon at his late home, 90 f
street northwest. Mr.. Williams was fifty
seven years old The interment was at
Congressional cemetery.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Stricken With Fatal Illness.

Mary Gordon. colored, forty years OF
age. died suddenly this morning about
20 O'Clock ut her home. 115O Burden
court. She was taken I'll so suddenly that
It was not possible to get physician in
time TO avert death. Coroner Neyitt, after
invegtigation. gave a certificate of death
from natural causes.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
BUYS HOME ON v STREET.
Investment Properties on Fenton
Northeast Bought by Woman.

The two-story brick dwelling not yet
completed but located at No. q V street
northwest. has been sold through the real
estate office of Shannon & Luchs, to c.
f. Thomas, who will, when the house is
completed, occupy same as his home.
1t contains seven rooms and bath, has
every modern convenience and is being
erected by the E. K. Lundy Company.
The consideration in the transaction
was S4,9J0.
Abraham Bobys has sold through his
agents. Boss & Phelps 0nc-), two in
vestments, Nos. IS and 91 Fenton street
northeast, to Mrs. II. keyser.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
FREE OUTING TO LUNA PARK.
American Salvation Army to Enter
tain Mothers and Children.

Promptly at half-past the morning of
Thursday, July Is, two big automobiles
will start from The Star building for a
trip to Luna Park. They will carry the
mothers and children whom the American
Salvation Army will entertain at Luna
Park that day. About 400 other children
will be taken down on the electric cars.
When they arrive at the park the little
ones will be turned loose on the athletic
grounds to do what they please. At noon
they will be given lunch and in the aft
ernoon will be taken to various shows
Mr.. GoodfeIlow of the Luna Park man
agemenl has provided two tickets for
each child to the scenic river, the shoot
the chutes." the roller coaster. the ca
roussel the chateau and the down and
out There will also be a special Vaude-
Vile performance for the benefit of the
little people. Contributions to- the fund
for the outing now amount to S:l
Evening star., 1909-07-09
HELD FOR GRAND JURY.
Solomon Minney Charged With
Theft From Ernst Gerstenberg.

Solomon Minney. colored, formerly en-
ployed by his accuser as a porter. was
charged In the Police Court this morn
ing with grand larceny and was held in
ST 600 bond for the grand jury. He is
accused of stealing $lS0 from Ernst
Gerstenberg of 1343 Pennsylvania ave-
nue..
himself to the stolen cash last Saturday
while working in Mr.. Gerstenbergs pri-
vate office. The theft was reported to the
police of the first precinct and Minney
was arrested. Detective Howes, Police
men Rout and Wheelock, the officers on
the case, recovered a large part of the
money. Minney denied the charge of
stealing. declaring that he found the
money on the floor.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
With the Prospect of a

delightful day and the assurance OF music
for dancing all day, with especial musical
entertainment in the evening, the outing
of tie retail druggists of this city Friday,
July 8, promises to be one of unusual
pleasure. Tickets, SOC each. may be Sc
cured of any druggist or at the boat. The
Charles Manchester leaves the wharf at
10 a m, 80 pm. and $50 p.m.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Drinks Iodine.

Two-year-old Salvatore Morando of 12
Decatur street alarmed his parents yes
Terday afternoon by getting hold of a
bottle containing iodine and drinking part
of its contents. His mother saw that no
time was lost getting him TO the Homeo-
pathic Hospital for treatment. His con-
1itlon improved and he was returned
home
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Scene shifter Charged With Theft.

Walter Gibbs has been arrested in New
York city at the request of Maj. Sylves-
ter. Gibbs. who was employed as scene
shifter at a local theater. is accused of
having taken three rings belonging to a
young lady and pawned them. The police
say he denies the charge and says he was
given the rings to pawn. Detective Ber-
man has gone to New York with a war
rant for G.bhS,
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Night Watchmen's Excursion.

Arrangements have been completed for
the fourth annual excursion of the Night
Watchmens Association. at Chesapeake
Beach July l.. A feature of the outing
will be u basket picnic and special ar
rangements have been made for dinner
and supper. There will be music and
dancing in the pavilion. The officers
Of the association are, Ben. +. Klopfer
president: Ech McDeavmon, vice presi-
dent; 4. J. Eonspies treasurer: W. H.
Groves. secretary; ]. p. Cochran, bust
ness manager.
Evening star., 1909-07-09

-eyeral gallons of milk were spilled and
a dairy wagon belonging to John w.
Gregg, GIG street northwest. damaged
as the result of Il collision between the
wagon and an automobile at 11th and c
streets northeast yesterday afternoon
George a. Wilmer, 1894 18th street, was
In the horseless vehicle. Nobody was in
jured.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Summer Tourist Rates via Balti-

more and Ohio. On sale daily to Jersey
seashore resorts. Adirondack mountains,
northern New York. New England. Cana
dian provinces. Nova Scotia, Allegheny
mountains resorts. also to many western
points II contemplating a rail or water
tour for pleasure or recreation. consult
agents at 1417 G. st. or $40 Pa. ave. They
will be helpful to you.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Union de Langue Francaise Picnic.

Members Of the Union de Langue
Francaise" viii give a picnic to their
families and friends at Cabin John Bridge
Sunday. A special car will leave George
town at IL O'Clock. After dinner there
viii be games for women and children
followed by the distribution of prizes. The
next general meeting of the society will
be held the first Friday fin October, when
officers for the year viii be elected.
Evening star., 1909-07-09

James L. Leeper of Lewiston, Pa. was
knocked down by carriage while cross
ing at Massachusetts and Delaware ave-
nues yesterday and painfully injured. The
occupant of the carri ge drove him to the
Homeopathic Hospital, afterward taking
him to the Genessee 4.otel. His injuries
were not serious.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Win Prizes in Barn Dance.

l. VI. wilkerson and Miss NJ Essex
won first prize, gold medal. in the
barn dance at Glen Echo Park last
night. Second honors went to Earl
Ready and Miss Edna Ready. The
Judges We're Messrs. Dorsey. Brown and
DodsoD.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Lead Pipe Stolen From Vacant
House.

Complaint was made to the police last
night that vacant house 1923 Corcoran
street had been robbed of lead pipe. The
robbery was committed yesterday. and al
though the value of the property taken is
estimated at only So the replacing of 1t
will! cost much larger sum.
Evening star., 1909-07-09

Slight Fire Calls Out Many Firemen.
An Oil lamp was accidentally upset short
ly after 1 o'clock this morning In the
home of John Stewart. 331 D street south
west. and set fire to table CLOTH Only
about 81 damage resulted. Engine COM
panies 4, IA and 13 and truck company 10
respOnded TO the alarm.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Colored Giant Stricken,

An unidentified colored man about thir-
ty-eight years of age. six feet in height.
was removed to the Emergency Hospi-
tai yesterday afternoon from 18th and d
streets northwest. suffering from cerebral
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Furniture at Auction.

Several pianos, the contents of Conn.
ave. residence. bric-a-brac, show cases.
porch furniture, etc, will be sold at
Sloan's, 1407 G St, tomorrow at 10 am.
No reserve prices. Ladies invited.--Advt.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Divorce for Mrs. Mary Hutton.

Justice Barnard has granted an abso-
lutte divorce TO Mrs. Mary Hutton from
William P. Hutton, an empioye of the
bureau of engraving and printing. The
decree awards the wife custody of the
children and alimony OF $50 a month. At
torney Crandal Mackey represented the
wife.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Fountain Brand Pure Family Lard.

pioneer of all similar lards, leads today
as it did when first offered TO the public;
superior quality. snowy whiteness and
absolute purity always has and always
will keep it where 1t stands today. A. T.
Schroth, 476 Center Market. je25-ftf
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Baltimore and Return, $1.25.

Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways. both days. except Royal linn
tied. City offices: 1417 G St and 6l9 Penna.
aye.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Through Parlor Car to Deer Park,

Md. Baltimore and Ohio R. r.
Commencing Saturday, July 10. and
continuing until further notice through
drawing room parlor car to Deer Park
will leave Washington, train No !, 400
pm, arriving at Deer Park 1912 pm,
returning on train No. g. leaving Deer
Park s:19 am. arriving at Washington
12:30 noon.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
$1.25 to Baltimore and Return

Saturdays and Sundays via Pennsylvania
railroad Tickets good returning until
Sunday night. All regular trains except
the Congressional Limited ."-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Real Estate Men Know Values.

That is the reason The Star carries the
bulk of real estate advertising. II you
wish purchaser or tenant for your prop
erty an ad in The Star will bring him to
you Telephone Main 2-f-4-0.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Hotel Johnson Cafes

Sea food in abundance; never was finer
Turtle stew. Crisfieid soft shell and devil
crabs. crab Make choice fish. New York
meats and fine fruits. Noon lunch table
d'hote dinner and Ia carte service:
Evening star., 1909-07-09
The Woman Who Cares For

her reputation as a housewife is par
ticular when ordering table butter. A su-
nerior brand is insured by ordering James
+. Oysters Elgin creamery, 9th & Pa. ave.
-Adyt
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Chicago Sleeper via c. & o. Ry.

Pullman sleeper leaves Washington
p. m. via Chesapeake and Ohio. and runs
through to Chicago without change. Stop
over allowed for Natural Bridge. Virginia
Hot Springs. White Sulphur and principal
mountain resorts. Inquire c. & o. Offices
-Adyt
Evening star., 1909-07-09

Through Parlor Car to Wheeling,

W. Va, Baltimore and Ohio +. r.
Commencing Saturday, July 10. and con-
tinuing until further notice through par
lor car to Wheeling will leave Washing
ton. train No. 90, 3:10 am, returning on
train No. Il. arriving at Washington
1925 p.m.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
You'll Enjoy A. B. Co. g "Perfect;onr

SARSAPARILLA. It's far superior to
any other you know. Wholesome and
refreshing. with plenty OF snap. At gro
GERS or tel W. "a, Arlington Rnttlinr %
jyS-d eSu.3
Evening star., 1909-07-09
It Will Cost You Much Less

tostore your household effects while away
than to continue renting fiat or house.
Fireproof rooms. So mo. up. Washington
Safe Deposit Co., 916 Pa. ave- Phone 261.
Evening star., 1909-07-09

The Great Bear Is an Ideal Table
water Office, 326 r ne. Phone N. 4S72.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Navy Yard Branch.

Bradiey's Drug Store. 9Th and E streets
southeast, receives Want Ads" for The
Star at l cent a word.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
The Most Popular Table Beverages

in scores of homes are Heurich's Beers.
Pure, refreshing, wholesome. Hygienical-
ly brewed. perfectly aged, pasteurized
Two doz. Lager, $3.50; two doz. Maerzen
or Senate. s1.75; bottle rebate, soc.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Attractive Sale at Weschler's.

Tomorrow commencing at 10 am
promptly, with Office furniture, law and
other books, typewriters. etc, by order of
L. S. marshal: also household furniture,
pianos, etc. At L. noon, two automobiles,
horses carriages, harness, etc.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Do Not SubStitut,

any other brands of meats. Insist upor
having the Fountain Brand Hams anG
Bacon.
Evening star., 1909-07-09

u LIB Cans Cocoa, 19c; a LIB. 1oc;
CSC Milk Chocolate, 17c: 1Oc Vanilla. 4
for &c: Elk. Sifted Peas, Sc. j. T. d.
Pyles' 13 stores. jyS-2t
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Hard-to-PIease Housekeepers

find Schneider's MALT" Bread always
up to their requirements. Contains only
purest ingredients-alwayS perfectly mix
ed and baked. DC loaf at grucerS
Evening star., 1909-07-09
PLANS CITY OF CANVAS TENTS
LOCAL STENoGRAPHERS' UNION
ANTICIPATES A VACATION.
Will Rent a Tract Of Land Near the
District Within Easy Reach of
the Cars for Site.

Confident that they will be successful in
their efforts TO obtain two or four weeks
vacation from their employers during tine
summer months. the members of the
Stenopraphers' Union of this city are
planning to rent tract of land near the
District, within easy reach of the cleo
trio cars, where they will erect a city of
canvas tents, in which TO spend their
holidays.
A meeting Will be held the first part of
next week in the rooms of the American
Federation of Labor TO perfect the plans
and committee Will be appointed to con-
fer with local real estate dealers for the
renting of a tract of land. About 130
members of the union expect to live in
the tents at one time.
Rev. Georgia Ferguson, co-pastor of the
Peoples Church. was the originator of
the plan, and will be elected chaplain of
the union at its next meeting. The idea
workers camp established at Arden,
N. j.
For Woman Workers in General.
The camp will be erected primarily for
stenographers, bookkeepers and type
writer's, but woman workers in general
Will be welcomed. Several middle-aged
married women will act as chaperons to
the young women.
The ultimate aim Of the organization is
to purchase a tract of land and erect d
summer city of cottages, but as there is
not time for this during the present sum-
mer only tents will ba erected at first.
Plans are also being discussed for build
ing a Womap's clubhouse In Washington,
at cost of $1OD,0OO. The Women's Civic
Federation is said to be in favor of the
project, and a meeting to perfect the
plans VIII be held this fall In the home of
Mrs. Archibald Hopkins.
Evening star., 1909-07-09

1t is the delicious. nutritious product of
the finest patent -four mixed with fresh
milk instead of water. Genuinely home
made and delivered direct from oven to
table &c Finest Homemade Pies, o0c
Holmes Bakery, 1st and sts. Phones
Linen 1440 and 1441.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Bargain Gas Ranges.

Lot estate guaranteed $500 below price.
Huud and Superior Water Heaters.
1904 G. C. A. Muddiman & Co. GIG 18th.
Evening star., 1909-07-09

Sheetz, Candies and Ice Cream,
now at 931 f st.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Altamont Spring Water.

In highest class of table waters and en-
tircly above criticsn.-W. Z. Mason.
Chemist, Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Weekend Excursions, Baltimore &

$500 Deer Park, Oakland. Mountain
Lake Park and return. $3.50 Berkeley
Springs and return Secure detailed In
formation at Baltimore and Ohio ticket
officeS.-Adyt.
Evening star., 1909-07-09

To Tempt the Eye and Satisfy the
palate, ask for the famous Fountain
Brand of Sugar-cured Hams and Bacon.
They stand without a peer. On sale
leading stores. y. T. Schroth, 476 Center
market.
Evening star., 1909-07-09

They Stand Without Peer.
Fountain Brand Hams and Bacon.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Take Dinner at Great Falls.

The ride is delightful In a TTCO taxi
cab. Only Sc hour. Phone North 1212.-
Adyt
Evening star., 1909-07-09
"Milk" Bread Is Honestly Good.

keep cool. Use electric fans. National
Electrical Supply Co, 1880 n. \. ave.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Peach Ice Cream

Made from the fresh fruit, 81 gal; SOC J:
gal. Reisinger's, 30 G st. Phone NJ. 2IbI
Evening star., 1909-07-09

Our Sugar-Cured Fountain Brand
are unsurpassed by mildness, fine flavor,
tirmness, neat trim and are well smoked
At all leading stores. A. T. Scroth, 476
Center market.