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Evening star., 1909-06-25
REQUEST FOR AlI-MeH1 CARS
WANTED BY RHODE ISLAND
AVENUE CITIZENS.
Resolution Sent to District Electric
Commission-Prizes to Be Given
for Best Kept Lawns.

All meeting of the Rhode Island Ave-
nue. Citizens Association held in Odd
Fellows Hall. Rhode Island avenue be-
tween Goth and I'D streets northeast, last
night, it was decided to request the Dis
trict electric railway commission to Sc
cure an all-night service on the Maryland
branch of the City and Suburban railway.
This action was taken on the recon-
mendatio of the railway committee of
the association. Secretary Eddy of the
commission informed the association that
the matter of an all-night service on the
North Capitol street line of the City and
Suburban road had been brought to the
attention of the commission and that it
was contemplated to give a public hear
ing on the subject. He requested the
views of the association, which arc as
stated above. The report was signed by
J. d. Ashby, chairman; c. w. Veach and
A. w. Beer.
An invitation was received from Com
missioner Macfarland for the officers OF
the association 10 attend the public meet
ing to be held July :, at 1880 o'clock at
7th street and Pennsylvania avenue.
The Commissioners will be urged TO
complete the work undertaken in that
section started several months ago. as
follows: Sidewalk on south side OF
Jackson street between 18th and -nth
streets; sidewalk both sides Of ed street
north of Rhode Island avenue; sidewalks
on 18th street between Brentwood road
and Irving street. In regard to the
sidewalks on Mills avenue, Assistant En-
gineer Commissioner Markham informed
the association that the work would be
resumed by July 10.
The association adopted several resolu-
tions providing for the abatement of the
fly and mosquito nuisance in the subur-
ban sections: The committee on health
and sanitation Is endeavoring to secure
the cooperation of the citizens for the
common welfare and in the interest of
good health. The report was signed by
NJ. c. Hall, chairman of the committee
The association decided to give its first
excursion to Marshall Hall Saturday.
August Z.
The association indorsed the project to
award prizes for the best kept lawns in
that section. There will be first prize
Of So: second prize, s. and two honora-
BILE mentions. A permanent committee
was appointed. composed Of the follow
ing: Bristow Adams. chairman; D. D.
Lore. J. l.. Kause, J. P. Benfer. c. L.
Smith, A. Minnick, G.. A. Weckerly.
The meeting concluded with musical
lecture on the Garden Improvement Idea,
by BristoW Adams. The program includ-
ed a piano solo, Mrs. w. w. keck: solo,
C. X. Morrison; recitation. Miss Lillian
Royce: song. c. Tobin; oornet solo, w.
Spates: piano duet, the Misses Caroline
and Adelaide Harbers: song, the Misses
Dorothy and Ethel Lusby; piano solo. H.
Stees; song, w. Krebs; coon song, ]. r.
Schwinger. The accompanies were Mrs.
c. X. Morrison, Miss Mary Tobin, Miss
Eva Spates, Mrs. w w. keck l.. Z.
Schwinger and Mrs. J. H. Ireland. The
entertainment was under the direction of
I. r. Schwinger, chairman of the enter
tainment committee.
Evening star., 1909-06-25
IMPORTANT TO DOG OWNERS.
New Tags Needed for CANNES or
and After July /.

July ] new tags must be put on all dogs
in the District to keep them out of the
District pound. All outstanding licenses
to keep dogs expire June 80. New licenses
must be procured and new tags affixed as
soon as possible after July !.
Following his usual custom, the pound
master will continue right along to inn
pound all untagged dogs, but owing to
the impossibility of all owners of dogs
procuring tags for their pets on the very
first of July. will not impound dogs run
ming at large that are wearing the tags
issued for the now current year. AS
soon, however. as it appears from the alb
sence of a rush of applicants at the tax
collectors Office that the public generally
has been accommodated with respect to
this matter. a vigorous campaign will be
waged against all dogs not wearing tags
showing the issue of licenses to cover the
coming season.
Tags will be ready for distribution
promptly on July /, but cannot be OBJ
tanned until that time.
Evening star., 1909-06-25
MCFARLAND AT DEDICATION.
Commissioner Delivers Address at
Colonial Beach for Smith Home.

colonial beacl Tor smith Home.
Commissioner Macfarland made the ad-
dress at the dedication of the Charles
Alvin Smith Memorial Home at Colonial
Beach yesterday afternoon. The home,
which was purchased by the people of
Peck Presbyterian Chapel as memorial
to their late pastor, Rev. Charles Alvin
Smith, will be used to give the mothers
and children who attend the chapel fresh
air outings during the hot summer
months. Others of the various societies
of the chapel, including the boys brigade
will also be allowed to spend some time
at the home during the summer.
The services yesterday afternoon were
opened with prayer by Rev. George NJ.
Cummings, pastor of the Garden Me-
mortal Presby terian Church. Rev. James
NJ. Henry, Pastor of Peck Chapel, and
Mayor Watson of Colonial Beach both
delivered brief addresses.
Rev. Mr. Dudley presented the home
with large picture of Rev. Mr. Smith,
He made the presentation for the National
Union. Letters from Elmer Johnson
president of the National Union: w. H
Baldwin and Rev. DIR. Wood of the
Church OF the Covenant were read
Little Miss Caroline Smith, daughter of
the late pastor, planted maple tree dur
ing the ceremonies. A large American
flag a gift of the Cuthberts, the young
mems society of Peck Chapel. was
raised over the building at the close of
the services.
Evening star., 1909-06-25
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

New NationalLThe Aborn Opera COM
pany. in "Florodora." S:15 pm.
roIumbia-The Columbia Players, In
"The Man on the Box S:13 pm
EseIasco-The Belasco Company. In The
Son of His Father" S:15 pm
New Iyceum-The Summer BurieSque
Stock Company, S:15 pm.
Luna Park-A fairyIand of amusements
with superb vaudeville show.
Chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band con-
certS followed by dancing.
Colonial Theater-Adyanced vaudeVliie
and world in motion.
Pickwick Theater-Movins pictures OF
high tone.
Palace Theater-Clean, clever and NE
like tales conlical and sentimental.
Glen Echo Park-Free dancing, moving
p.ctlires and new features.
Evening star., 1909-06-25
Transport Pilots Must Stand Test,

Under a recent order issued from the
Office of the quartermaster general of the
army at this city all licensed masters
pilots and deck officers and engineers OF
the steamers employed in the United States
army transport service will be required tc
stand a physical examination each yeal
to show their fitness to remain in the
service. The new order, it is stated, af.
fects the officers attached to the United
States army tug Gen. Robert A. Swart-
wout in service between this city and
the Potomac forts. and the launch Lieut..
Bernard. stationed at Fort Washington
and used in special service
Evening star., 1909-06-25
NAME THE OFFICERS.
Directors Of Providence Heights
School Hold Meeting.

The board of directors of Providence
Heights Va) Industrial School held
meeting last Wednesday evening at the
residence of the president of the insti-
tuition. Mrs. Julia Mason Layton, 1122
10th street northwest. The following Off
GERS of the board were elected for one
year: President, r. ID. Dulany: vice pres
ident, DR.. w. p. Napper: secretary. Rev.
A. A. Latt: treasurer, d. s. Brandon, and
attorney, George F.. Collins.
Rev. A. A. Lott was the unanimous
choice of the board for financial agent
for the school. and was SO recommended
to the school association at Falls Church
Plans for raising funds at once for build
ing purposes were discussed briefly and
it was decided to arrange for a meeting
at Falls Church in July. The grounds for
the school site are paid for and the plans
and specifications for a twO-story eight
room building have been made by Archi-
tect ]. A. Landlord of this city. 1t is the
purpose of those in charge of the work to
begin operations in the fall.
Evening star., 1909-06-25
Bread That's Homemade.

Keen cool. Use electric fans. Nation
Electrical Supply Co. 1870 n. Y. ave.
Evening star., 1909-06-25
Pupils Appear in Recital

Pupils of Miss NJ. Agnes Clark were
participants last night in the first of a
series of musicals given in Carroll In
stitute Hall. The decorations of flowers
and flags were profuse. The program
comprised seventeen numbers Of classical
and popular music. After each recital
the pupil was given bouquets and pres
cnts.
Those taking part were Helen Breast
Maragret Nolan, Rose Lambriase. Helen
Roe, Mary McGrain. Annie Clarke, Mrs
Charles Hamilton. Mrs. E. Gray, Rachel
lrumbull. Mary Howser Eleanor Mar
ceron. Florence Allen. Sadie NJ. Lipp,
Helen Suess. Marie McGrain, Frances
Burgess. Esther Martin, Edna Carrick.
Dorothy Wilhite, Elsie Martin, Fannie
Ailen, Rose Petit, Chester Weaver C.
JenIey, f. King and William Mengert
The program tonight will include oper-
attic numbers.
Evening star., 1909-06-25
MAY REPLACE THE BERNARD.
New Power Launch Ordered to Fort
Washington.

The new power launch which the War
Department has ordered to Fort Wash
fngton for duty as the private yacht of
the commanding officer of the post is
expected to arrive at the fort at any
time from the northern post at which
she has been doing duty. The little craft
would have been here before, but she
was kept at her old station during sum-
mer maneuvers for service as a dispatch
boat. The drills are now all over and
it is understood that the boat is on her
way here. The trip to this oity is being
made by way of the inland waterways
of the coast.
The new launch is described as being
very handsome craft and is said to be
quite fast. 1t Is stated that on the ar
rival of the new boat the launch Lieut..
Bernard, which has been on duty at Fort
Hunt for year or longer, will be re-
lieved from duty and will be sent else
where for service.
Evening star., 1909-06-25
Caverly's Plumbing. 1881 G NV.

Bargain Gas Ranges.
Lot estate guaranteed S4.O0 below price.
Ruud and Superior Water Heaters.
1904 c. G. A. Muddiman & Co. 616 18th.
Evening star., 1909-06-25
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers Tor
Fort Monroe Norfolk, Newport News and
all points south every evening in the year.
,hessneake Beach now open. Only de-
IjchtfuI salt water resort near Washing
ton. See schedule.
Steamer St Johns. to Colonial Beach,
leaves 9Th street wharf at = pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester, for Mar
shall Hail. leaves 9Th street wharf at 10
"A m, 80 and $50 pm
Steamer jamestown, for moonlight
trip down the Potomac, leaves Norfolk
and Washington steamboat wharf at
pm.
Fast electric trains for Mount Vernon
leave 10Th and Pennsylvania avenue every
hour from 10 am. to ) PIN.
Evening star., 1909-06-25
New Freight Barge on Chesapeake.

Another new barge has been added to
the fleet of the Southern Transportation
Company. now one of the largest in the
country, and it will be used for freightine
work on Chesapeake bay and the Poto-
mac river. The barge was recently
launched at Diebert's shpyard, at Elk
ton. Md, and was named the Poquosin.
She has gone into commission, and is
lying at Baltimore loading her maiden
cargo-steel rails for Norfolk. The Po-
quosn is modern cargo carrier in every
particular. and will carry cargo of 1000
tons dead weight. She is to be used in
taking cargoes OF hard coal from Phila
delphia and points on upper Chesa-
peake bay to this city and Alexandra
and to take back lumber and railway
ties to northern points. The vessel is the
tiftieth barge flying the colors of the
Southern Transportation Company, and is
one Of the finest of the fleet. She is
under the command of Capt Dorry
Lloyd, who was transferred from the
barge Pamunkey to the new vessel Or
ders for two other vessels similar to the
Poauosin have been placed with the Elk
ton shipbuilders.
Evening star., 1909-06-25
Transfers of Vested Property.

The following transfers of vessel prop
erty have recently been recorded in the
custom house at Baltimore:
One-half of the schooner Morning Light
thirty three tons, from w. r. Sinclair
to Howard Wilson, $3.50.
One-eighth of the schooner John A. Cur
tbs, lat tons. from Edward D. Stevenson
to Sylvester Burch. So.
Two-sixteenths of the schooner Harriet
z Ford, forty-seven tons. from Samuel
A. Langrall to Thomas B. Webster and
Emory v. Webster. S.
Sloop Lilly, twenty tons, from S. j.
Seneca to Alexander Lindenberg, $5.
These vessels are visitors to this port
with lumber and other cargoes aboard.
Evening star., 1909-06-25
Corinthian Yacht Club Entertains

The opening of the yachting season on
The Potomac was marked last night by
the Corinthian Yacht Clubs annual cele-
bration and entertainment. The func-
lion was held on the portico and lawn of
the clubhouse, foot of 9Th street south
vest. Cut flowers and American flags
with the colors of the club formed the
decorative feature. The program was va
ried and comprised vocal and instru-
mental music. At the close of the enter
tainment luncheon was served on the
lawn. All the officers of the club were
present. including the commodore, A. IL.
Gregory: vice commodore, w. j. II gram;
&. +. 1nSling, rear commodore; w. r.
ADAMS, secretary. G. w. Plaskett treas
urer. and +. L. Wilson. fleet captain.
Evening star., 1909-06-25
dwelling of Stephenson Statue.

The unveiling of the statue memorial to
Benjamin Franklin Stephenson, founder
Of the Grand Army Of the Republic, with
appropriate ceremonies will take place at
40 o'clock pm. Saturday. July 3. The
statue is located at the intersection of
7th street and Louisiana avenue. 1t is
the expectation of the memorial commit
tee that there will be "A large attendance
of civil war veterans from other cities in
addition TO the posts in Washington
Evening star., 1909-06-25
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Union Veteran Legion Encampment.
Arrangements are being made for the
annual encampment of the Union Veteran
Legion, known as 1.-The Battle Men, to
this city from September TO Il. At
a meeting last night the Arlington Hotel
was selected for national headquarters
during the encampment. Communications
were read indicating that 800 veterans
from PittSburg and the same number
from Paterson, n. j., will attend the
national meeting.
Evening star., 1909-06-25
GIVES 4 BANNER TO THE G.AR.
COL. JOHN McELROY DONOR OF
SATIN SHIELD.
Admiral Sigsbee Presiding officer at
Ceremonies-Col. Holbrook Ac-
cepts Token for Department.

In crowded hail. lined with flags and
fragrant with the perfume of roses. car
nations and lilies, the Department of the
through it's commander. Col. Edwin HoI-
a large satin banner, the donor being
Col. John McElroy, past senior vice COM
mander-in-chief and past commander OF
the Department of the Potomac.
The banner, the first ever owned by
the department. Us shield. shaped, the up
per portion representing the upper one
third of the shield of the coat Of arms of
the United States. The red and white
stripes are cut short. and the lower half
of the banner is of white satin, bordered
with red satin, having the words. De
partment of Potomac. G.. A. r., Wash
ington, d. c. appliqued in red satin
The banner is tasseled and hangs from
an eagle-topped standard.
In presenting the banner Col. McElroy
said he was proud of his department and
had been panied to see 1t march for so
many years without a gudon or banner.
The banner was received with thanks by
Col. Holbrook.
Surprise Party on Commander.
Capt. Q. II. Oldroyd, assistant adjutant
general of the department, opened the
exercises by stating that 1t was SUI
prise party" on the department COM
mander. He then appointed Capt. John
Maynard officer of the day. and instruct
ed him to present the department COM
mander and staff. Master Henry Moul-
ton Goundie beat his drum manfully.
In turn Past Commanders-in-chie Gen.
S. S. Burdett and Gen. John G. Black,
Past Department Commanders Israel
Stone, Pipes and Entrikin. Col. Tatum
senior vice commander of the Department
of Maryland; Commander Rausch of the
United Spanish War Veterns, and many
others were escorted to the platform and
presented.
Admiral Sigsbee Presides.
Capt. Oldroyd then presented Admiral
Sigsbee as the presiding officer. Gen.
Black made an address on the flag and its
significance. Gen. Burdett followed with
talk on the value of women in the work
of the Grand Army of the Republic.
The banner presented by Col. McElroy
was carried into the room with an escort
of 30 members OF the Isabel Worrel Ball
Flag Association, all wearing white and
carrying large flags. Mrs. Ball, for the
flag association. presented two guidons
to be carried with the banner. Refresh
ments were served by the flag associ-
alton.
The Department of Maryland, Woman's s
Relief Corps, was represented by Mrs.
Alviare Briscoe, past department presi-
dent: Mrs. Tatum, Mrs. Bowersfeldt and
Mrs. Enoch.
Evening star., 1909-06-25

Several companies of the fire depart
ment responded to an alarm that was
sounded from box 10. this morning about
1215 o'clock, the alarm having been
turned in because it was thought there
was fire in the building of j. G. Wed
derburn 61S r street northwest. Mrs
Wedderburn lad just returned from
drive, and when she entered the house
she thought she detected the odor OF
smoke Feeling certain there was blaze
in the house, Mrs. Wedderburn called to
her driver and had him summon the nre
department. Firemen were unable to fnd
a blaze
Evening star., 1909-06-25
Chamber Committee Meets.

Several routine matters were disposed
of at meeting of the executive commit
tee of the Chamber of Commerce held
Yesterday. Secretary Grants bond
which expires July l, was renewed. At
the meeting were Capt. James +. OYSTER.
chairman; Scott C. Bone. d. j. Callahan,
tuno IL. Rudolph, A. c.. Moses and A.
LeftWich Sinclair
Evening star., 1909-06-25
Keep Posted
During Your
Summer Vacation

II you want The Evening and
Sunday Star to follow you order
direct from the office before you
go 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
Is so cents per month, payable In
advance.
Evening star., 1909-06-25

This morning about 4 o'clock an alarm
of fire turned in from box $50 summoned
several companies OF the fire department
to North Carolina avenue and 18th street
where several fuel sheds were burning
About 500 damage resulted.
Evening star., 1909-06-25
CITY ITEMS.

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 1t where it stands today. A. 7.
Schroth 476 Center Market. je25-f,u
Evening star., 1909-06-25
Conducted Tour to Boston and Port

land by sea from Baltimore July 16. Wis
iting Old Point. Norfolk. Providence.
Boston, Portland, Old Orchard Beach.
Nantasket Beach. etc Ten-day tour $48.
including all expenses. Theo H. Diener
& Co, ol7 Z. Baltimore St, Baltimore.
Other tours July 80, August 16. Sept. ).
ieo4-5t
Evening star., 1909-06-25
A Well Informed Housewife

is always careful In selecting table but
ter Highest satisfaction is insured by
James f. Oysters Elgin cream
-Adyt
Evening star., 1909-06-25
Visitors Registered at Star Office

The following visitors have registered
at The Star office:
John P. Wilson. Cecil county. Md. John
". Platt. Brazemere, Mont: Mr.. and
Mrs. d. d. Mayer. Richmond. Va; c. w.
Mckann and wife. Kansas City, Mo-:
Henry T. Stamford. Nssimee. Fla.
Evening star., 1909-06-25

Don't Take the Roundabout Way.
The quickest and surest way Of getting
a desirable servant is to have applicants
appear In person. A 15-cent want ad"
in The Star for two or three days will
assure you many applicants. Rate is l
cent word only each time.
Evening star., 1909-06-25

There will be sold at Sloan's, 14O7 G st.
NV, tomorrow at 10 o'clock, lot of
new furniture for a dealer retiring from
business. lot of porch curtains and other
seasonable furniture. Ladies invited
Advt.
Evening star., 1909-06-25
Sale at Weschler's Tomorrow,

10 am. includes large collection house
hold furniture. > upright pianos. several
fine mahogany pieces, etc; also, at II
noon. horses. fine pony, good Surveys,
runabouts, delivery wagons, harness, etc.
-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-06-25
$55.15 to Denver and Return,

June 80 to July 3. Pennsylvania railroad
Same rate to Colorado Springs Pueblo.
Tickets good to return until September
!. See ticket agents.--Advt
Evening star., 1909-06-25
Have You Household Effects

to store. move or ship? Best facilities
for serving you in this connection. Sani-
tary fireproof storage rooms. 81 mo. up.
Washington Safe Deposit Co., BIG Pa. av.
Evening star., 1909-06-25
Baltimore and Return, S1.25.

Baltimore and Ohio r. R.,
every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways both days, except Royal Linz
tied City offices, 14l1 G st. and 619 Pa.
"A aVe.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-06-25
DANCING.

MRS. GLOVER'S DANCING ACADEMY. 613 ED
st. Private lessons. SOC. Waltz two-step guar
auteed . lessons: barn dance, Class Tues, sat
nO2S- If .eSu.4
DAyISONS' PROF. & MRS.-ACADEMY. 719
6thn Best known. Est. 1892. Teach all dances
1854 Glasses social dances, Tu.. Thur. eve'gs.
jeS Got eSu-4
Evening star., 1909-06-25

Sheetz, Candies and Ice Cream,
now at 931 F st.
Evening star., 1909-06-25
7th and T Sts., Star Branch Office.

At the rate of l cent per word Wanted
Help advertisements are received at Girls
wells Drug Store, 7th and T sts NV. and
are sent Immediately to The Star office
Evening star., 1909-06-25

Holmes Homemade Milk Bread tastes
just like the old-fashioned homemade
bread. Mixed with fresh, pure milk in
stead of water. Delivered direct, &c loaf.
Fresh and home put up fruits in our
Homemade Pies. 20c. Holmes Bakery,
list and L, sts. Phones Linen. 1440 & 1441.
Evening star., 1909-06-25
A Bottle Of Heurich's Beers

when you feel tired and hot will soon re-
store your spirits and refresh you ply
sically. Keep q case on the ice doz.
Maerzen or Senate. s1.75; . doz. Lager,
81 30; bottle rebate, SOC. Phone w. 1900.
Evening star., 1909-06-25

Insist Upon Fountain Brand Bacon.
Accept no substitute. At all leading
stores A. T. Schroth, 416 Center Market.
je2J-f.tf
Evening star., 1909-06-25

The Great Bear Is an Ideal Table
water. Office. $50 r ne. Phone N. 1872.
Evening star., 1909-06-25

Crushed Strawberry Ice Cream
at Reisinger's 81 gal. SOC y gal Serial
No. 1857. 235 st. NV. Phone NJ. 2767.
Evening star., 1909-06-25

The Seal Clamped to the Legs
of the fowl distinguishes Golden & Co s
milk-fed chickens. Look for it at dealers
-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-06-25

$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., 1909-06-25

Fussell's Ice Cream for Sunday Dim
ner. 1924 14th St. tel. North 1872
Evening star., 1909-06-25
Airship Tests at Fort Myer.

Ride out in II. T. Co. cab, S1..,O a per
son for parties OF four. Phone y. l2i2.-
.tdvt.
Evening star., 1909-06-25
$50 FOR so IDEAS.


We had idea that feel deeply regard to home in
What ideals and little will reveal
In nearly letter have received from who appreciate
purpose told that while the romantic ideals OF home
understand the Of home
and family and cherish the love that draws families nations
Il friend why the home becomes
the best citizen.
1T is only since the Importance homecoming has been
strkngy that the significant value each bccom
independent proprietor has led to look at the question
from different viewpoint have been all these
but know have been putting into hole Truly
there be OF home when the bgrudscd
each monlonly be expended form link iii the endless
chain of twelve months the But would want certain
things i'll the home when buy it. suggest orc window
living the end of the If WE
MUST HAVE LACE CURTAINS TO OBSCURE THE LIGHT
LET'S HAVE LARGER WINDOWS"
who the
il
homes"
81 90 for Each Idea We Can Use.
ENTRANCE RECEPTION HALL is the next
Middaugh & Shannon, Inc, Owner,
Colorado Building.
mo place like home; no homes like ours"
Evening star., 1909-06-25
It's Especially Important Now

that you have wholesome. readily d.
gested foods on your table. Schneider 8
Malt Bread satisfies these requirements
to the letter. At your grocers, &c loaf.
Evening star., 1909-06-25

Ruud Water Heaters Make Sanitary
conditions. s. S. Shedd Bro. Co, 43. 9th