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Evening star., 1909-06-18
NEW EAGLES FOR LOCAL AER1E
Eighty Novices Initiated at Meeting
Last Night-Out-of-To Visitors.

Eighty new members were initiated by
Washington Aerie, No. 125. Fraternal
Order Of Eagles. at meeting held last
night. in the lodge room. and attended
by more than 800 members, including Wis
itors from Baltimore. Philadelphia New
York and a delegation from Alexandria.
Va. More than 900 have been added to
the roster of the organization during the
past two weeks.
Grand Worthy President Robert Lee
Montague presided at last nights meet
ing and was in charge OF the degree team
that did the work. After the close OF
the lodge the meeting adjourned TO the
banquet hall. where a crab feast and
musical entertainment had been arranged
Among those who participated In the
entertainment we're Past Grand President
Ridley of Camden. y. j.: Wild Conroy
of the Washington base ball team: J. II.
Stoddard of Charleston, s. C.: Charles F.
SattIer, secretary of Camden On. j..
Aerie. Paul Armstrong, AL Goldhnger and
Bert Cooper.
Each visiting Eagle sang song, told
a story or reciteu something to add TO
the merrinent of the evening. The min
strel troupe sang several popular songs
There are more than fifty candidates for
initiation who will be given the degree
work some time during the month.
Evening star., 1909-06-18
LIVED HERE FORTY YEARS.
Funeral Of William Smith Will Be
Held Tomorrow.

Funeral services for William Smith.
who was for thirty years, an employe
of the Post Office Department, and who
died Wednesday evening at Providence
Hospital, will be held tomorrow morning
at $50 O'Clock at the home of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. o. w. Hammond. 723 Sth street
northwest. Rev. DIR. Samuel II. Greene
of Calvary Baptist Church will offciate
and the interment Will be at Arlington
cemetery.
Mr.. Smith had been i'll for two years
and death resulted from an operation for
abrasion of the liver. He was born In
Danville, Pa, and had been a resident Of
Washington for forty years. He served
for four years in the civil war and lost
his leg at the battle of Fishers Hill.
He leaves. four daughters, Mrs. George
W. Beaton. Mrs. J. w. Fowler, Mrs. r.
Z. Nelson, all of New York city. and
Mrs. o. W. Hammopd OF Washington.
His only son, William H. Smith. was
drowned near the Aqueduct bridge five
years ago.
Evening star., 1909-06-18
ELKs TO EXTEND JUBILEE.
Benning Fete Will Continue Until
Saturday Night.

In response to general demand, the
Elks have decided to extend the jubilee
period at Benning another day. So. in
stead of closing today. the Jubilee will
continue until tomorrow night. The great
show will be retained in its entirety. with
the added feature of harness races IN the
afternoon. beginning at o'clock. I'M
mediately after last nights storm, when
the executive committee arrived at the
determination TO extend the show one day.
the well known horsemen of Washington
were communicated with, and even now
the prospects are bright for one Of the
most interesting matinees Of the standard
breds that Washington has ever enjoyed.
DIR. c. r. Hadfeld has been given
charge of the racing, and he was last
night calling to his aid some OF the best
known OF Washington horsemen.
The rain did not prevent a large gather
ing of merry makers at the Benning race
track last night. Though the skies had
been threatening all the afternoon, 1t
did not deter a goodly number Of people
from gathering a. the various attractions
of the big festival. And they all stayed
throughout the evening. No Inconvenience
was suffered through the wet wealth
er. Directly after the storm boards were
laid in the damp places the bakers
loosened up their trappings and the show
Was on in earnest.
4 big delegation came from Baltimore
in special trains on tho electric line.
The great hit in the outdoor attractions
last night. as on the opening evening.
was the thrilling fire dive Of Nine. Nord
Tonight the Washington Elks will en-
tertain at Benning their brethren from
Annapolis, who will bring with them the
famous Naval Academy Band of thirty
three pieces. which will give a concert at
the band stand. There will also be dele
cations from Alexandria and Towson
lodges.
Evening star., 1909-06-18
SITE FOR NEW REFoRMAToRY.
Commissioners and Others Looking
Over Lower River Points


To pick out a site for the new reforrna-
tory. which is to take the place of the
present Jail, the District Commissioners
and the members Of the penal commits
sion are today looking over tracts Of
land on the Maryland side Of the Poto-
mac river near Indian Head, Glymont
and Marshall Hail. In the party are En-
gtneer Commissioner Judson, District
Commissioners. Macfarland and West,
Justice W. p. Stafford and John Joy Ed
son. The last two, together with the:
Engineer Commissioner, compose the
penal commission, which is to oversee the
preparation of the plans for the buildings
TO he erected.
TIE site for the workhouse, to replace
tue now located In the southeast
section Of the city. near the Eastern
branch. recently chosen at Occo-
guam Va and can be reached by boat
from Washington.
After that site had been decided upon
1t was practically determined that the
site for the other penal institution should
be on the other side of the river and in
another state. Therefore the Commission
ers are looking over the Maryland sites
Loo acres will be required under the
law making appropriation for it's pur-
chase. An agricultural tract is desired.
The transfer Of the title Of the site at
Occoquan, Va, to the District will. 1t is
expected. occupy couple of months.
The 1.125 acres In the tract are owned
by several persons and each one Of them
must furnish guaranteed clear title to
the land. No definite detail plans have
as yet been made for the erection Of tenn
rorary buildings on the land, and no date
has been set for beginning the work.
Evening star., 1909-06-18
DOING A GOOD BUSINESS.
The Johnny Jones Shows Attracting
Crowds of Jonadabs.

The Johnny J. Jones Exposition Shows
which have been in Washington since
June { last. under the auspices OF the
local Order of Jonadabs. are on the home
stretch OF their stay here. the closing of
the exhibitions being scheduled for to-
morrow evening. The shows have had
success. the crowds gathering al the aft
ernoon and evening openings being rec
ord breakers, despite the inclement
weather.
Last night the show grounds al th-
old Union League Base Ball Park pre-
sented an animated scene, ranging from
the circus sideshow barker To the vendors
of peanuts and red lemonade. The vari-
ous booths and exhibition tents did "a
large business, the crowds taking in the
circuit with Il liberal patronage.
ono OF the leading attractions Is the
trained wild animal show, with from two
to three performances every afternoon
and evening. Two big Bengal tigers. Del
four leopards are the principal actors.
and show marvellous results OF careful
and intelligent training.
Among the other attractions are the
old plantation shows. where ante-hellum
scenes from the south are depicted by a
dancers; the boxing bout of the two Bur
ton sisters, weighing, respectively. .aH and
SO pounds. Ozarf, who s responsible
for An Illusion consisting OF The appar-
into another. and Nerno, the human Skele-
ton. announced as the thinnest man on
earth.
A very attractive feature is the con-
certs by Nittuccis Royal Italian Band.
The band Is of high order and renders
classic programs of native and American
music before and during the perform
anceS.
Evening star., 1909-06-18
An Old-Time Vessel.

The old two-masted bay Schooner Rob
In Hood. which is approaching the half
century mark in age, is lying at the
wharf, foot Of 18th street southwest un-
loading a cargo Of pine lumber from a
Virginia point This is the first visit
the old vessel has made here for over a
year. but it Is stated she will make sew
eral trips to this city during the sum-
mer with lumber from bay points. The
Robin Hood was built In 1868 at Ham,
burg. Pa, for service in canals along
the coast. The old vessel will complete
discharging today. and will sail for a
Virginia point to take aboard another
cargo of lumber. The old schooners Ur-
banna, Cherubim, Eugie and others, all
old-tirne traders here, have been In port
wi hin the past week. The Urbanna
was built at Stonington, Conn. in 1913;
the Eugie in 1872 and the Cherubim in
1873, both at Chesapeake bay points.
Evening star., 1909-06-18
The Excursion Barge Pocahontas.

The big excursion barge i ocahontas,
which is 10 engage, it is stated, in excur-
sion work on the Potomac this summer.
arrived at Alexandria from Baltimore
early yesterday morning and is lying at
that city, being overhauled and made
ready to receive her equipment prior to
going into commission. The barge was
formerly the steamer River Belle of New
York, a sister ship OF the celebra ted
steamer Mary Powell. and in her day was
one OF the handsomest and fastest boats
on the Hudson. Her machinery has been
removed. leaving the house and hull in
tact and converted into a novel marine
pleasure craft. The Polahontas as she
is to carry passengers. comes under the
steamboat inspection laws of the country.
and before she goes into service she will
have to be equipped with life-saving and
fre-fghting apparatus and will have to
pass inspection by the officials of the
United states steamboat inspection serv-
Ice. An accident to the machinery OF the
tug towing her from Baltimore TO this
city delayed her arrival about twenty
four hours The owners of the barge are
negotiating with Capt. Taylor for the use
Of the tug Davis 20 tow her on the river
during the excursion season.
Evening star., 1909-06-18
Virginia Wheat Millers Meet.

Twentys.x members of the Virginia
Wheat Millers' Association met last night
at the National Hotel. Thomas l.. Moore.
president, presided. Uniform methods of
conducting the milling business was the
main topic of discussion. The secretary
Of the association. NJ. Kivlighan of Staun-
ton. declared n discussing the high prices
~ wheat. flour and bread: Contrary to
general belief. the Patten wheat corner
nad nothing to do with the high prices.
In Virginia the high rates are caused by
sast years short crop of No. red wheat,
" hich was at least so per cent below the
average. This situation will be relieved
somewhat. however, when the new crop
begins to be harvested. about July TO-"
Evening star., 1909-06-18
LOCAL MENTION.
TONIGHT.

New Natfonal-The Aborn Opera Com
pany IN 1T Happened In Nordland. s:lo
pm
coiumbia-The Columbia Players IN my
Wife," S:15 pm.
BeIasco-"Success." S:15 pm.
New Lyceum-"Morning. Noon ana
Might" S:15 pm
Luna Park-A fairyland OF amusements
with superb vaudeville show.
chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band con-
cert, followed by dancing.
Colonial Theater-Advanced vaudeNiiie
and world in motion.
Pirkwick Theater-Moving pictures OF
high tone.
Palace Theater-CIean, clever and life-
like tales. comical and sentimental.
Glen Echo Park-Free dancing, moving
pictures and new features,
Evening star., 1909-06-18
COX RODE THE DONKEY.
Cannot Lose Detective When He
Hits the Trail.

Detective Cox was detailed by Capt
Boardman to recover a mouse-colored
donkey which had been stolen from the
stable of Robert Brooks. No. 4s6 I street
southwest, Wednesday night last. The
detective was assigned to the case YES
terday morning. He gumshoed about the
city ali day yesterday looking for the
stolen animal, but it was not until late
last night that the officer received in
formation that farmer had seen the
donkey near the Long bridge.
Assuring himself that he was properly
equipped. he boarded car for Virginia
where he found the long-Iool1ed-fcr ami
NAL grazing In field.
Leaping upon It's back and using the
long ears to guide his course, the officer
and his find started off at a good pace
and soon reached police headquarters,
where the animal was delivered To It's
owner.
Evening star., 1909-06-18
So MINER OUTINGS FOR POOR.
Plans for Making Sojourn at Camp
Good Will Better Than Ever.

The summer outings committee Is MAX
Ing great improvements at Camp Good
Will. SO that the children and mothers
sent there this summer will be more COM
Portable than they have ever been before
The old barn has been fixed up as a rec
reafion hall. A fine chimney and q large
stove have been placed In II, so that II
there are rainy days every one will be
comfortable. .he beauty Of the barn is
that it has in one side of it small gym
nasium. On the other side Is q place
where the children may play. and in the
center there is still room for the mothers
Der Ross and Grafton & Son brand
new roofs have been placed on the dining
room and all the outbuildings.
Another important Improvement is the
purchase by the committee OF q large
wagon to take the mothers and children
driving In the park and on visits to the
Zoo. This wagon will hold twenty-seven
children.
Miss l. Bartlett of the London Hos
pital, a trained nurse, is to be In attend
ance, who will also be helpful adjunct
to the camp. 1t will be Miss Bartletts 8
special work to teach the mothers how to
wash and dress their little babies. She
will also make suggestions as to the diet
and the care Of children. 1t is hoped each
week to have her speak to the mothers.
Through the generosity Of the medical
fraternity of Washington a doctor will
visit the camp every day. This work has
always received the loyal support of the
generous public. Contributions should be
sent to the summer outings committee,
Sl1 G street northwest.
Andrew Parker. treasurer Of the sum-
mer outings committee of the Associated
Charities. S11 G street northwest. ac-
knowiedges the following amounts: A.
Lisner. SO: Mrs. Robert II. Gunnell, $3:
Mrs. NJ. c. II. Eewcomb, S.: Mr.. Charles
S. Lester. So: Mr.. Walter Allen, 81: Rev.
Isaac Toliver, 81: Mr.. Walter Reed. 81:
Mr.. Fred G. Mexican. s.: Miss Mary 7.
Mitchell, 81: L. NJ. H., 81: Mr.. w. b.
Henderson. 81; Charity Bridge Club. 50;
Mn Mary Mryss A. usr Melnsne slo the nalia
Smith. Anna Rumbough, Mary Sims. Dor
othy Dennet. Agnes Long, Madge Bolen
and Catherine Beach proceeds from
play). 50: Dumbarton M. E. Sunday
school. SOL. S. G.. $40: Mr.. and Mrs.
William Wilson Finley. SO; First Bap-
tist Sunday school (southwest, color
ed). 81
Evening star., 1909-06-18
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers TOT
T-orf Monroe Norfolk, Newport News and
sn points south every evening in the year.
t-besapeake Beach now open. Only de-
IightfuI salt water resort near Nashlng-
ron. See schedule.
Steamer St Johns. to Colonial Beacn'
leaves Ith street wharf at E pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mar,
shall Hall. leaves 7th street wharf at ~
m, 80 and $50 pm.
Steamer jamestown, for an initlai
moonlight trip down the Potomac, leaves
Norfolk and Washington steamboat
wharf at Z pm
Fast electric trains for Mount Vernon
leave 18th and Pennsylvania avenue every
hour from 10 am to 3 pm.
Evening star., 1909-06-18
MET BRIDE IN HOSPITAL.
Cumberland Miller Finds Young
Wife in Washington Institution.

Richard D. Johnson of Cnmberla nd,
Md, president of the r. y. Johnson Mill
ing Company. and Miss Helen f. E.ader,
daughter of DIR. Thomas Eader of Fred
erick. Md, were married in this city
Tuesday. Rev. DR.. Wallace Radcliffe,
pastor of the New York Avenue Presby-
terian Church. was the officiating cler-
gyman. Mr.. Johnson met his bride in a
Washington hospital, where he had been
confined for q month or more and he had
not known her previously. She is twen-
ty-three years old.
Mr.. johnson Is a widower and d grand
father. His two married daughters are
Mrs. Claiborne NJ. James and Mrs. Ed
win X. Magruder, Mr.. MaSruder being
the manager of Mr.. Johnsons large
plant. Mr.. Johnson is son of the late
Col. Richard D. Johnson, who was one of
the receivers of the Chesapeake and Ohio
canal and is a brother-in-law of Judge
Ferdinand Williams, one of the leaders
of the Cumberland bar.
Evening star., 1909-06-18
MRS. FAIRFAx's FUNERAL.
Services at Her Late Residence
Southeast This Afternoon

!
The funeral OF Mrs. Frederick Fairfax.
who died Tuesday evening at the Home
for the Incurables. will be held at her
late residence. 235 ID street Southeast. at
) o'clock this afternoon. Among the
pallbearers will be Ca-t. c. A. Dunning-
ton, Nal j. #. Callaghan, Maj. Thomas
w. HunKeriord and DIR. $. T.. Lewis, all
old family friends.
The remains of Mrs. Fairfax will be
cremated at Lees undertaking establish
ment tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
Mrs. Fairfax was the daughter of Capt.
Cook Of the old navy. and resided on Vir-
ginia avenue between Sd and 4th streets
southeast in early days. Her husband
was a descendant, of Lord Fairfax.
During the war Miss Cooks sympatliies
were with the south, and she was confined
In the old Capitol prison for disloyalty.
She refused to drape her house in MOURN
ing when Abraham Lincoln was assas-
sinated. but did SO when Jefferson Davis
died Her only brother. Stephen. served
in the Confederate army. and died in this
city shortly after the close Of the war.
Mrs. Fairfax leaves two daughters. Gwen
dolin and Lillian.
Evening star., 1909-06-18
Sale at Weschler's Tomorrow,

Sdle at "escu1eTS s 1omoI1oW,
commencing at 10 am, includes fine oak
Office furniture. household goods, pianos,
etc. at IL o'clock noon. Horses wagons
carriages, etc.-AdVt.
Evening star., 1909-06-18
WORDS OF PRAISE SPOKEN.
Tributes Paid to the Memory o.
DR.. Ross Fishburn.

Tributes to tic memory Of Dr. Ross
Fishburn were paid ;it the meeting Of
the W. c. T. T.. last night and At the
m!dweek service of the Lincoln: Temple
Congregational Church.
The action of the W. G. T. L. vas TAX
Ell at the regular monthly meeting at the
rooms of the association. Flowers and
q letter Of sympathy We're sent to Dr
FIshburns widow.
DIR. Brown, the pastor OF Lincoln Tenn
pie Church, in his midWeek sermon spoke
of DIR. Fishburn as a real friend to all
classes and all people.
Evening star., 1909-06-18
Woman Forfeits Her Collateral

Mary Newcomb, alias Elsie Randolph.
whose home is said to be in Richmond,
forfeited $50 collateral this morning in
the Police Court upon charges of petit
larceny. The girl was arrested in Balti-
more a day or so ago for the local au-
thorities. and several dresses stolen from
Mary Jones of No. 1424 C street were
found in her possession. The defendant
was brought to this city yesterday by
Detectives Warren and Howes, and later
released on collateral. The theft is al
legged to have taken place Saturday last
while the defendant was visiting the com
planning witness.
Evening star., 1909-06-18

You Won't Enjoy Your Summer
outing If worried concerning the safety of
household valuables, silyerware, etc. Fire
proof storage rooms. 8" mo. up. Phone 26l
Washington Safe Deposit Co, 916 Pa. ave.
Evening star., 1909-06-18
TWO WILLS FILED.
Wishes of Late Gilbert Thompson
and Joseph Casey Made Known.

Tie will OF Gilbert Thompson, dated
July 20, 1905. was filed today for probate.
He leaves $1Vu 10 his only child, Amy
Greer Thompson. The remaining estate is
devised to the widow, Mrs. Mary Francis
Reed McNeill Thompson, who is also
named AS executrix.
BY the terms of the will Of Joseph Ca
sey. dated September ID. 1905. his entire
estate is devised In trust for Thomas Nc
Manus of Philadelphia. Pa. Should tie
beneficiary die during minority the estate
is 10 90 to the Little Sisters Of the Poor.
Evening star., 1909-06-18
To Overhaul the Kimball.

The two-masted schooner S. C. Kimball,
which during the oyster season brought
many cargoes from Potomac points to
this city, has been lying in Monroe
creek. near Colonial Beach. Today she
will go to Coan river to be hauled out on
the marine railway there for an over
hauling IN preparation for the melon
running season.
Evening star., 1909-06-18
Great Saving to Housekeepers:

.Caverly's Plumbing. 1881 G NV.
Evening star., 1909-06-18
FEAST OF THE SACRED HEART.
Services in the Catholic Churches of
the City.

the City.
The feast of the Sacred Heart was cele-
brated at 10 o'clock this morning at the
Shrine Of the Sacred Heart, 14th street
northwest. Solemn high mass was cele-
bratod by Rev. Father McGee. Rev. T. D.
Williams. assistant pastor of st. Stephens s
Catholic Church, served as deacon and
Rev. Father Eckenrode, assistant pastor
Of Sacred Heart Church. was the SUBJ
deacon. The sermon of the occasion was
preached by Rev. Father Lyons of st.
Aloysius Church.
The closing service will be held this
evening at 7:3O o'clock, when Rev. Father
Doyle. rector Of the Apostolic Mission
House at Brookland, will preach the SER
mon.
At st. Patrick's Church there was an
exposition OF the sacrament throughout
the morning. 1t will continue until 7:3O
this evening. when Rev. Father Carroll
will preach g. sermon.
Special services will also be held this
evening in St Matthew'S, 81. .Aloysius,
st. Augustine's, the Immaculate Concep-
ton and other Catholic churches.
Evening star., 1909-06-18
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Alleged Dishonor of Checks.

Suit at law has been instituted by Mrs
Stephen I. Gilchrist against the Merchants
and Mechanics Savings Bank to recover
s.: coo damages for alleged dishonor Of her
checks. In the declaration filed by At
rurneys Wilton ]. Lambert and Rudolph
j. Yeatman. ii is set forth that Mrs.
Gilchrist had on deposit III the bank 500,
but that Notwithstanding her deposit the
bank wrongfully dishonored check dated
January 4, 1909, for $40. and another
dated December 81, 1908. for $1j.
Evening star., 1909-06-18
CLOUDS OBSCURE ECLIPSE.
Sun and Moon Phenomena Not Visi-
BILE From Washington.

The eclipse of the sun vest erday was
not a success so far as viewing it from
Washington is concerned. The chances
are that the eclipse came off according
to schedule, but there was a dense cloud
bank over the sun about the time the
eclipse ought to have 'been visible, and
unless the earth and the sun kept on
their respective orbits. which they Ger
tainly ought to have done. there is really
no telling whether the eclipse happened
Evening star., 1909-06-18
Burial of Mrs. Sarah E. Fridley.

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah E.
Fridley. who died yesterday morning
at the residence of her daughter. Mrs
T. NJ. Hall, 3l12 18th street northwest,
We're held at the house at o'clock this
afternoon. The interment was private
Mrs Fridley was we'll known as q work
er In the 9th street Presbyterian Church
She leaves a son. Harry L. Fridley, and
three daughters. Mrs. E. NJ Hall. Mrs
Clarence Archibald and Mrs w, E.
Walker.
Evening star., 1909-06-18
Are You Going Out Of
Town This Summer?

" you are. be sure to have The
Evening and Sunday Star follow
you. In most cases The Star will
be at the breakfast table the next
morning. and always give all Of the
latest news from Washington Of the
day before. The address may be
changed as frequently as desired
by giving tho old as well as the
new address. The price Of The
Star by mall daily and Sunday Is
60 cents per month, In advance.
Evening star., 1909-06-18
Arrival of Cargo of Paving Block.

Barge 10 Of the fleet of the Consolida-
tion Coal Company arrived here yester-
day In tow of the tug Camilla laden with
paving block from Boston for use In street
work in this city. This makes the third
cargo of the block that has been brought
10 this city in the past month. These
vessels load cargoes Of coal here or at
baltimore for Boston and New England
l'prts, and after discharging in the north
take the paving block aboard at Boston as
= return cargo TO this city.
Evening star., 1909-06-18
PI M LES
And BlackheadS Pre-
vented and
Cured by Cuticura,

Gently smear the face with Cuticura Ointment,
TIE great Skin Cure, but do not rub. Wash Of
the Ointment in five minutes with Cuticura Soap
and hot water and bathe freely for some min
utss. Repeat morning and evening. At other
times use hot water and Cuticura Soap for bath.
iag the face ~ often n agreeable.
Evening star., 1909-06-18
New Service to Memphis.

Southern Railways Memphis Special
between New York. Washington, Chat
tanooga and Memphis, beginning June
Goth. Lv. Washington 40 am, ar. Chat
tanooga 9:45 pm. ar. Memphis 80 a. m.
next morning. Solid vestibule train. Pull
man sleeping cars and coaches to Mem
phis. Washington car ready for occu-
pancy after 1000 pm. Dining cars
Advt.
Evening star., 1909-06-18

William l.. Bum. twenty years old, OF
316 + street northeast. a letter carrier,
fell from his motor cycle at 4th and East
Capitol streets shortly before 4 O'Clock
afternoon and was rendered un-
conscious. He was removed to the Cas-
ualty Hospital. where il was found he
was suffering from shock.