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Evening star., 1909-06-04
MENACE TO SHIPPING.
Schooner Elvira Ball, Derelict,
Drifting About the Ocean.

The four-masted schooner Elvira
Ball, which has been drifting a wreck
on the Atlantic for the last three and a
half months, Is still afloat, and without
guiding h1nd has sailed many thou
sand miles, a menace to the safety of
shipping in the north Atlantic
The last vessel to report having
sighted the Ball is the steamer Fin
land, which arrived at New York day
or two ago. The derelict May 2G was
in latitude 81 degrees 4S minutes and
longitude 80 degrees IS minutes. The
foremast and bowsprit of the Ball were
standing and the foretopmast was on
the forecastle. At the time the wind
was light and the sea smooth and che
derelict was headed west.
The Ball was abandoned OFF Cape
Henry February 1S while on a voy-
age from Jacksonville to New YORK
with hard pine lumber aboard. The
cargo in the vessel is said to be valued
at $4,000.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
CALLS At THE WHITE HOUSE
ADMIRAL URIU PRESENTED TO
THE PRESIDENT.
Guest of Assistant Secretary Win
throp on Trip to Mount Vernon
This Afternoon.

Vice Admiral Baron Uriu of Japan
formally paid his respects to President
Taft today, being presented by Ambassa-
dor Takahira Admiral Uriu and the
President had brief talk
The vice admiral and Baroness Criu
this afternoon will be the guests of
Assistant Secretary Of the Navy and Mrs.
Beekman Winthrop aboard the yacht
Sylph, which will carry them down the
Potomac to Mount Vernon. Among those
who have been invited to join the distin-
guished Japanese visitors are the Japa-
nese ambassador and the Baroness Taxa
hira, the Postmaster General. the Attor-
ney General, Admiral Cowles and the
naval attaches of several of the foreign
embassies. Tea will be served on board
the yacht during the return trip.
Tonight Admiral and the Baroness Uriu
will go to Annapolis to attend the grad
uation hop, later leaving for New York in
the private car of Col. r. w. Thompson.
whose guests they will be while in the
metropolis. At the conclusion of their
visit in New York they will go TO New
Haven, Conn.,, where the baroness spent
her youth in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. S.
c. Abbott and where she met the ad-
miral. During her stay in New England
the baroness will be entertained by her
classmates of NaSSar.
Yesterday afternoon the admiral was a
host at smoker at the New Willard Ho-
tel. The Japanese ambassador. members
of the class of 81 of Annapolis. the ad-
miraTs class. and other distinguished
guests were present. Earlier in the day
he and the baroness visited the Capito oil
and attended the sessions of Congress.
They were accompanied by Representative
John W. Weeks of Massachusetts. whose
guests they are while In Washington.
Last night they were the guests of
honor at dinner given by the japanese
ambassador. Those invited to meet them
were the Speaker and Miss Cannon. As
sistant Secretary of State and Mrs. Hunt
ngton Wilson, Assistant Secretary of the
Navy and Mrs. Beekman Winthrop. Rear
Admiral Sperry, Rear Admiral and Mrs.
Pillsbury. Col. and Mrs. Robert NJ.
Thompson, Col. Lauchheimer. Col. and
Mrs. II. c. Haines. Mrs. w. w. White.
Mrs. F. ]. Moses, Mrs. c. A. Doyen, Mrs.
William H Gartley, Miss Boardman, Mr..
o. E. Weller. Mr.. w. H. Stayton. Mr..
Charles w. Stewart and Commander Hi
raga, naval attache of the Japanese en-
barry, and Mr.. Han.hara, first secretary
of the Japanese embassy.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Dancing Nightly, Chevy Chase Lake,
after Marine Band concert. Pony track.
l-AdVt
STURGEON BEING CAUGHT.
Big Fish Plentiful Just Now in
Chesapeake Bay.

Sturgeon are being caught in larger
numbers in Chesapeake bay this summer
than for ten years past. and hardly a
day passes but that one or two of the
big fish are received by the local dealers
from fishermen in Hampton roads and
on the James river. The increase In the
catch is not the result of a school of the
fish finding its way into the bay but is
due to the increase in the number of fish
making Chesapeake bay their food-hunt-
ing grounds.
The catches of the sturgeon have been
going on for a month or more, and II
looks as II the fishermen will have a
splendid season, as each fish caught nets
them a big sum for the spawn. which
is sold to cavaire makers. and the meat
sells at 20 cents per pound. higher price
than is paid for a majority Of the fish
sold in the local markets.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Reports Read at Fourth Annual
Meeting of New Directors.

At the recent fourth annual meeting
of the Young Women's Christian Asso
ciaticn, Mrs. William Hamilton Bayly,
the president, occupied the chair. Re-
ports were submitted by the treasurer
Mrs. William H. Hoeke; Mrs. Woodbury.
Pulsifer, recording secretary of the board
of directors; Mrs. Herbert f. Day. chair
man of the educational committee: Miss
Marion E. Hopkins, lunchroom secretary;
Mrs. w l.. Cliff of the committee to
provide boarding places and homes for
those desiring them; Mrs. George T.
Smallwood of the library committee: Miss
Ludema Sayre. extension secretary, read
by Miss Elizabeth F. Pierce. chairman of
that department.: the Mount Pleasant
Chapter. through Mrs. E. E. Hall; Dr.
Ada Thomas of the religious work COM
mttee, and the general secretary Miss
Florence NJ. Brown.
The election of directors to serve for
three years resulted in the selection of
Mrs. William Hamilton Bayly. Mrs. H. B.
r. Mcfarland. Miss Constance Satterlee,
Mrs. George T. Smallwood and Mrs
Harry Cation.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
TO FOLLOW ANNUAL CUSTOM.
Knights of st. John Will Decorate
Graves of Departed Members.

ST. Peters Commandery. No 164.
Knights of ST. John. next Sunday will
follow the annual custom of remembering
its dead. The general committee IN
charge of the decorations at ~ "unt Olivet
and Congressional cemeteries is as fol-
lows:
President. Albert j. Ronspies. captain OF
Uniform Rank; w. A. Mccoy, j. F. Con-
nors, Frank Darnall, Joseph Repetti, NJ,
b. Flynn. NJ. Noonan, NJ. Noonan, Jr.
Alvey Quade. William E. Jones. P. H.
Howlin, j. F. Gates and Frank Parlan.
The subcommittee for Holy Rood,
Georgetown, consists of Daniel s. Shea
han, Thomas j. Campbell and Frank J.
Bailey.
The members of the order will meet at
Mount Olivet cemetery al 3 o'clock, and
will wear the usual badge of mourning of
the comma ndery. The decorations at the
other cemeteries will take place in the
morning.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
PRINTING OFFICE VISITORS.
Over 10000 Register During the
Past Two Years.

The popularity of the government print
ing office as a point of interest to Wis
itors Is shown by the visitors register
maintained by Chief Doorkeeper Harris.
Over 26,OOO names have been taken in the
past two years. with omissions of those
who did not wish to register and others
carried through with large parties.
I'VE certainly have a variety of WIS.,
itors." said Capt. Harris recently. They
come from Japan, Russia, Bulgaria, Ire
nation of the old and new worlds. and
they are all amazed at the vastness of the
plant
Visitors are accompanied by guides
through all the workrooms and explana-
tions given of the different processes OF
manufacture. The route through the en-
tire plant is said to approximate four
miles. two hours time being consumed
on the trip. The use of elevators, how
ever relieves visitors Of much of the
fatigue incidental to a tour of the plant.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
EXCURSIONS.

The last of this week series of moon
light dancing trips of the steamer ST
Johns will be made this evening, the
steamer leaving here at pm. and re-
turning at II pm. These trips will be
repeated Wednesday. Thursday and Fri
day nights Of next week.
The steamer ST. Johns will make her
regular weekend trips to Colonial Beach
tomorrow and Sunday The boat will
leave here at pm. Saturday, and dane
ing and music will be a feature of the
trip. Sunday the steamer will leave at
a. M. and. returning, will leave the
Beach at pm. arriving here about II
pm. Concert music will add to the pleas
ure of the Sunday trip. The Colonial
Beach Hotel is now open under new
mana agement. the bathing is fine crab
bins, and fishing are good and a most en-
joyable weekend outing can be had on
these trips.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Personal to River Men.

Capt Albert Curley. master and owner
of the bay schooner Sidonia Curley. now
in port here. has gone to Norfolk to re-
cover his yawl boat. which was stolen
on the last trip of the vessel to the Rap
pahannock river. The yawl was missing
one morning. and the vessel sailed for
this city without it, On her arrival here
Capt Curley received word that it had
been taken TO the Nansemond river and
sold. His trip to Norfolk is the result of
this information.
Capt George Trader owner and mas
ter of the schooner +. r. S. Dougherty,
has his vessel laid up in Lower Macho-
doc creek and is locking after his farm.
Capt. r. B. Reed and Engineer Will
liam A. Moore. now with the steamer
Wakefield at Newport News, will return
to this city with the steamer early in the
coming week.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
1cebergs in Path of Liners.

Many icebergs are drifting about in the
path of liners in the north Atlantic ocean.
according to reports made by masters of
vessels arriving at Atlantic coast ports.
Capt. Lowe of the British steamer Pc
trolene. at Philadelphia. is authority for
the statement that his ship passed
through field and floating ice for 24O miles
on a voyage from Shields. and on the
trip 2iO icebergs of varying sizes were
passed
The steamer United States, at New
York from Copenhagen. reports having
passed an iceberg $50 feet high and 10
feet long. and the steamer Marquette.
from Antwerp, reports having seen a
small berg May %. Capt. Bangert of the
~ degrees II minutes. and longitude 4s
degrees 60 minW>-
Evening star., 1909-06-04
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

New National-The Aborn Opera Com
pany in THE Chinese Honeymoon. SID
pm.
Columbia-The Columbia Players In
''Prince Chap" SIS pm.
New Lyceum-"The Innocent Maids,
Sis pm.
Gayety-The Great Behman Show. S:1a
Pm.
Chevy Chase Lake-MarinG Band con-
cert. followed by dancing.
Luna Park-A fairyland of amusements'
with aeronaut and double parachute
jumper and superb vaudeville.
Colonial Theater-Advanced vaudeville
and rDrId in motion.
Pickwick Theater-Moving pictures OF
high tone.
Palace Theater-Clean. clever ana NE
like tales. comical and sentimental.
Glen Echo Park-Free dancing, moving
pictures and new features.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
LOSING SIDE MUST PAY COSTS.
Long-Disputed Question Decided by
Chief Justice Clabaugh.

The long disputed question as to wheth-
er or not a verdict of jury in the Dis
trict Supreme Court awarding damages
of less than $50 carried costs against
the defendant has been settled by a de-
cision of Chief Justice Clabaugh. The
court holds that every verdict. even for
cent damages. assesses the court costs
against the defendant.
The decision was rendered in the case
of NJ. Sugar against the National City
Bank, in which tie jury awarded l cent
damages.
Attorneys for the banking institution
filed a motion requesting that they be
not ordered to pay the costs of Mr..
Sugars suit, on the grounds that the
District code repealed that section of the
common law ordering costs to be paid
by the defendant when damages of $5U
or less were rendered in favor of the
plaintiff BY Justice Clabaugh's ruling
the code does not repeal the order. and
the defendant, when decided against in
any sum. must hereafter pay costs also.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Cartridge on Street Car Track.

William Briscoe colored. whose home
Is at 40 Pierce street, received a slight
injury last night about o'clock while
walking near the intersection Of North
Capitol and X streets. following an ex-
plosion on the car track near the inter-
section of the two streets. A piece of lead
struck the colored man and inflicted a
scalp wound. The explosion was caused
by a car striking a cartridge placed on
the track. Passengers in the car heard
the report. but the force of the explosion
was not great enough to damage the
vehicle. Briscoe went 10 the office of Dr.
j. ]. kilroy. North Capitol and l Streets
and had his wound dressed The affair
is being investigated
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Whv Paw Exorbitant Prices

for any furniture you may need when
YOU can buy the very best. high-grade.
new manufacturers sample goods at our
sales and save all the middleman's and
retailers profits? No old. damaged stock
or imperfect goods sold here Every
thing is new and perfect. Sale by auction
Saturday. 1890 am Mahogany ex. ia
bes. buffets. china closets. dining chairs,
parlor and library suites and chairs, dav-
enport beds. brass beds. springs and mat
tresseS, oak buffets. china closets and
dining chairs handsome mahogany and
bird S-eye maple bedroom furniture: rugs
in ?x12-room sizes; paintings, mantel
mirrors and home furnishings. Wilson &,
Mayors. manufacturers auctioneers, 1927
and l229 G street.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Accident to Picnic Party.

4 party of children from Catholic
school in Alexandria. which was enjoying
an outing. experienced a scare yesterday
afternoon while being driven In a wagon
near 18th and NJ streets. The wagon in
which they were riding was struck by
a street car. Two little girls were slight
ly injured, but the accident did not in
terfere with their picnic
Evening star., 1909-06-04
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Policeman Lambert Stricken.

Policeman E. H. Lambert of the ninth
precinct, living at 1118 Florida avenue
northeast. was removed to the Casualty
Hospital about o'clock last night suffer-
ing from acute indigestion. For time
his condition was rega rded as serious. but
it was stated this morning he had i'm
proved and would probably leave the
hospital today. The officer was patrol
ling his beat near 18th and II streets
northeast when he was taken suddenly
Ill. The patrol wagon of the ninth pre-
cfnct was summoned and conveyed him
to the hospital
Evening star., 1909-06-04
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers Tor
Fort Monroe. Norfolk, Newport News ana
all points south every evening in the year.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
DIR HERRIDGE TO SPEAK.
Canadian Divine Will Make Bac-
calaureate Address to Graduates.

The baccalaureate address before the
George Washington University graduates
will be delivered by Rev. DR.. William T.
Herridge of ST. Andrews Presbyterian
Church, Ottawa. Canada. st. Andrew S
Church. of which DR.. Herridge is pastor,
is attended by leading Protestant mem
bers of parliament. Lord and Lady Grey
are members of the congregation.
The university service will be held at
the New York Avenue Church next Sun
day afternoon at 4 o'clock and will be
open to the public.
The commencement exercises in all de-
partments of the university will be held
at the Belasco Theater Wednesday morn
ing. June .. at 1879 o'clock. About 80
graduates will receive diplomas.
new feature of the commencement
exercises this year will be two orations
bv graduates-"Be Benedict Arnold, by
James William Berry, graduate of Co.
lumbian College, and Mastery of Mind,
by Ralph Henry Bakesley, a graduate
Of the department OF law
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Jail for Assaulting Policeman.

Harry Patten. colored, was convicted
of assaulting Policeman Lephfew of the
second precinct in the Police Court yes
terday and committed TO Jail under an
absolute sentence of nine months The
assault occurred in Pierce alley Satur-
day night last while Policemen Lepheew
and Emmanuel were attempting to ar
rest two men for assault and disorderly
conduct
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Stenographers' Union Growing

Thirty new members were added to the
rolls of the Stenographers. Bookkeepers
and Assistant Bookkeepers' Union yester-
day. and the committee in charge of the
work of enlistment feels so encoura ged
that 1t will continue it's campaign in
definitely. 1t is working in govern
mental as well as commercial circles
One Of the prime movers among the
unionists is Mrs. Eva Macdonald Valesh.
sixth vice president of the Woman's Ma
tional Civic Federation, assistant editor
OF the American Federationist Mrs. VAL
esh is an organizer for the American
Federation of Labor.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Arrested on Insanity Charge.

Mary Johansen was arrested yesterday
at her home. 2oS 1st street. on a charge
OF insanity. 1t is stated by the police
that the woman was breaking furniture
and threatening to kill other persons in
the house. The police surgeons will pass
on the case.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Benefit for Masonic Home Fund

The benefit for the building fund OF
the Masonic and Eas ern Star Home
located at Takoma Park. d. c., will he
given at Chase's Theater Saturday nigh,
by National Lodge. No. IL, F. A. A. NJ
Saturday morning at o'clock the boz
office of the theater will be open and ad-
mission tickets issued can be exchanged
for reserved seats.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Fatally Stricken While Calling.

While calling at the home of friends at
Dwyer court yesterday afternoon Eliz-
abeth Young. colored. aged twenty-five.
was taken i'll. A physician was summon
ed. but death occurred before he reached
the house. Coroner hewitt gave a certiti-
cate OF death from natural causes, and
the body was removed To the late home
of the woman. 10th street southwest
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Funeral of F. G. Middlekau4f.

The funeral of Frank G. Middlekauff.
president of the Hydraulic Press Brick
Company. who died Sunday. took place in
st. Louis yesterday. Many prominent Of
ficials of the company. including A. B.
Lyon. manager of the Washington branch,
attended. Mr.. Middlekauf had been with
the company a number Of years. Two
years ago he was placed in charge of
the St. Louis branch and later became
president of the company.
Evening star., 1909-06-04

Alabama Flooring, 2 Cts. Foot.
Frank Libbey & Co. 9Th and n. Y. ave
Evening star., 1909-06-04
MILLIONS
Of Women Use
Cuticura Soap and
Cuticura Ointment.

For preserving. purifying and bcsutifying the
skiing, for cleansing the scalp Of crusts. scales
and dandrun. for dry. thin and falling hsir for
softening. whitening aud soothing red, rough and
sore hands. for annoying irriiations and ulcera-
tive weaknesses. and for many sanatve anti
septic purposes. well for all the purposes Of
the TOT It bath and nursery.
Evening star., 1909-06-04

Herbert Lindsey, colored, a chauffeur.
had an exciting time this morning about
I A. o'clock while in his machine at 18th
and / streets. The slippery pavement
caused the machine to skid. and it went
against a tree with sufficient force to
wreck IL. Lindsey was thrown to the
pavement, but escaped injury.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Give Luncheon for School Fund.

\ luncheon was given by the pupils of
the Eastern High School yesterday for
the benefit of the school contingent fund
Supt A. r. Stuart, several supervising
principals and many parents of students
attended. After the luncheon two picked
teams of girls of the school played an
exhibition basket ball game
Evening star., 1909-06-04

Chris. Xander's Famous Va. Wines.
rnexcelled qualify. Awarded gold medal
Paris exposition 1900 Only at 900 7th st.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Sues to Recover Bill for Repairs.

Gustave w. Forsberg. fl local contractor,
has filed a libel against the steam tug
Daniel K. Jackson. belonging to Thomas
A. Owen. to recover a bill of $276.94, said
TO be due for repairs to the boat. Owen
figured extensively In the transaction of
Martin T. Davis. now awaiting trial on
several indictments charging embezzle-
ment.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Mrs. Julia E. Bromley Seeks Divorce

Mrs Julia Eta Bromley has filed suit
for an absolute divorce from William K
Bromley. who is said to be employed in
New York. She charges intidelity, names
a correspondent and asks the custody o.
her two children. Attorney Alfred d.
Smith appearssfor the wife.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
II Will Cost You Much Less

to store your household effects while ava.
than to continue renting flat or house
Fireproof rooms, 81 mo. up. Washington
Safe Deposit Co., 916 Pa. av. Phone 261
Evening star., 1909-06-04

caverly's Plumbing. 1881 G NV.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
THE ECLIPSE ECLRSED.
Clouds Prevent View Of Lunar
Phenomena in Washington.

Clouds Prevent View OF Lunar
Phenomena in Washington.
The astronomers of Washington are a
sad lot this morning. for there was a
fine young eclipse of the moon last night
and every astronomer in the city was out
with his sky camera. But the clouds
came along. covered the sky. hid the
moon and busted things up generally.
The eclipse came off all right. though,
even il it was not SO you could notice
1t in Washington. Promptly on schedule
time. which was S:O1 pm. Luna went
into the shadow Of the earth and remain
ed there until 9:O7 :O3. when 1t began to
move out of the shadow. a 1O:1S:O3
the eclipse was over. and somewhere the
moon was shining. The eclipse was visi-
BILE in every part of the United States
where the weather was clear except in
the extreme northwest.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Glen Echo now oPEa
EXCURSIONS.

Free Dancing. Motion Pictures, New Features
etc Ideal for Family and Belle and Beau
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Evening star., 1909-06-04
ADMITS FISHING ILLEGALLY.
Jesse Burch Pleads Guilty to Three
Charges.

Jesse Burch, recently arrested for il
legal fishing with dip net in the Poto-
mac river. entered pleas of guilty to
three charges yesterday before Judge
Mullowny of the Police Court. Fines
of SO, or thirty days Imprisonment in
Jail in default of payment. were i'm
posed in two of the cases. Personal
bond was taken in the third case The
offenses occurred May ), May and May
Z last.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
The Top Notch Of Elgin

Butter quality is represented in James F..
Oysters Eigin creamery. Delightful in
ilavor-strictly fresh. Write or phone.
Headquarters, 9th & Pa. ave.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Attractive Sale at Sloan's.

Tomorrow, beginning at 1p o'clock. there
will be sold at public auction at Sloan's.
14O7 G st. first floor. an unusually at
tractive collection Of slightly used house
hold and office furniture, upright piano.
gramophone. books etc, etc. 1t will pay
you to attend.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-06-04

Popular Excursion, Sunday, June g,
Baltimore & Ohio r. r.
$1.OO round trip to Harpers Ferry,
Charles Town. Summit Point, Stephenson
and Winchester. Special train leaves
Union station am, returning same day
-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-06-04

Do You Know That Heurich's Beers
are not only most carefully brewed and
aged, but are even pasteurized aiter bot
tling? No question as to their purity. >
doz. Maerzen or Senate. S175; doz. Lager,
81 80; bot. rebate. soc. Phone West 1860.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
You Want What You Want

when you want it. There is only one way
TO get it. Go after 1t through the Classi-
fed Columns of The Star
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Every Atom of Malt" Bread

abounds in nourishment. Even meat is nc
more strengthening than this pure loaf
Specify Schneider's Malt when ordering
from your grocer. Fresh from ovens, DC
Evening star., 1909-06-04

Ruud Hot Water Heater, the Best
made. Guaranteed SHEDD'S, 49, 9th nv
Evening star., 1909-06-04
All the Spring Sea Food

specialities are being served daily at Har-
vey's as only Haryey's can prepare them.
Soft crabs. deviled crabs and enrolled live
Holsters at their best. Special noon lunch
bill served daily Music evenings
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Evening star., 1909-06-04
Navv Yard Branch.

Bradley's Drug Store sth and e streets
southeast. receives want AdS 1or Inc
| Star at cent word.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Anything to Sellp

Include it in Saturdays auction sale at
Weschler's go Pa ave- NV: good re-
suits. prompt returns. Phone NJ. 1852.
ie1-4t
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Ruud Automatic Water Heaters.

Every one in this District guaranteed by
TIE manufacturers and ourselves. Hot
water instantaneous: safe, reliable.
12O4 G st. c. A. Muddiman & Co.. GIG 10Th.
Evening star., 1909-06-04
"Perfection' Ginger Ale Wins

friends wherever tried. a superior arti.
Gle, made of pure. distilled water. Equals
the imported. but costs less. Grocers' OF
phone Arlington Bottling Co., West 81.
je4-5d
Evening star., 1909-06-04

True Reformers' Bazaar Now in
progress Ebenezer NJ E. Choir will rem
der special selections tonight Matinee
Saturday. VIII close Monday night. union
Of three thousand members
Evening star., 1909-06-04
Altamont Spring Water.

"Of exceptional purity. McDon-
nell, state chemist, Md.