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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03
S0UTHERNERs TO ORGANIZE.
State and Patriotic Societies Plan q
Joint Association.

Representatives Of various southern
state societies met in Confederate Me-
mortal Home. Vermont avenue, last night
and made preliminary arrangements for
founding the Southern Society Of Wash
ington. A committee composed Of Capt.
Fred Beall as chairman. Representative
Padgett. Capt. Perry De Leon, DR.. Gus
tavus Werber, George S. Covington, Mrs.
Buchanan and Mrs. johnson was chosen
to select officers.
Capt. Beall presided and representatives
of the Mississippi. Arkansas, Missouri,
Texas. Tennessee societies. Daughters of
the Confederacy, Confederate Veterans
Association and Sons of Veterans were
represented. Mrs. G. d. Merwin of the
Daughters Of the Confederacy acted as
hostess.
decision was reached to admit no one
to membership unless he or she is in
dorsed by two members of a state society
or by two members of the Southern So
ciety. G. Grosvenor Dave. managing
director Of the Southern Commercial Con-
gress. made an address, in which he urged
those in attendance to aid In the work
for the development of the south.
Mrs. Fred Beall. Miss Small. Miss Plate
and Albert Grimth contributed to the
musical program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03
DEATH WAS ACCIDENTAL.
Verdict Of Coroner's Jury in Cas-
of C.. L. Morton.

A verdict of accidental death was given
by a Jury yesterday at an inquest held
over the body of G. l.. Morton. cOlored,
who was killed by an elevator In the
Post ONCE Department Saturday. The
inquest was held at the morgue. Wit
nesses stated that the body Of Morton
was found near the base OF the elevator
shaft. his head having been crushed by
the car.
It was shown that Morton, who was
employer az q coal passer. was employed
Saturday morning In cleaning and oiiing
about the elevator shaft. The man who
was running the car told the jury that
he had been in the habit of rattling a
handle or calling to persons working in
the shaft to advise them of DANCER.
in the habit of giving.
Coroner hewitt elected from the wit
nesses that there are no printed rules
or instructions for the guidance Of per-
sons at work about the elevators. Nor
ton had been employed there only a few
weeks The Jurors were unable to deter
mine the question of responsibility. They
did recommend, however, that instruc-
tons to elevator operators be prepared
in order that warnings may be given in
every case where there are persons en-
pIcyed about the shaft.
Undertaken James took the body from
the morgue and prepared 1t for burial. II
was taken to Leesburg, Va, today fol-
intorment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03
ENDORSED BY LABOR BODY
HOMECOMING WEEK PROGRAM
GIVEN CORDIAL APPROVAL.
Chamber Of Commerce Directors to
Consider the Proposition at
Meeting Tomorrow.

The proposition for a homecoming
week for Washington next October Is re-
ceiving the hearty Endorsement Of organ
ICED labor. The Central Labor Union. at
a meeting last night. adopted resolutions
piedging its support of the plan. Isaac
Cans, chairman Of the publicity commit
tee OF tho Washington Chamber Of Com
merce, which IL behind the movement
for the homecoming week for former
Washingtonians, said today that the &C
ton Of the Central Labor Union was par
ticularly pleasing and signihcant of the
attitude which all Of the citisens are
taking toward the plan.
Adopted Unanimously.
The resolutions adopted unanimously
last night were introduced by Sam De
Nedrey. secretary Of the Central Labor
Union. The resolutions set forth that tho
committee on publicity Of the Chamber
of Commerce had proposed the Inaugural
tion Of Homecoming week in the Dis
trict of Columbia during the month Of
October: and that this very laudable and
stupendOus undertaking would require the
cooperation Of every institution and en-
terprising citisen in the District to make
1t success.
The resolutions declared that we heart
lily indorse the proposition of the pub
licity committee Of the Chamber of Com
hereby pledge our cooperation and as
sistance to the committee to make the
project the most successful one ever at
tempted by any city in the country.
The board of directors of the Chamber
OF Commerce at it's meeting tomorrow
will discuss the plan for a homecoming
week. and. it Is expected. will give its
approval.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03
FoREsT-rIRE-FIaHTING PACT.
Government in Agreement With
Western Railroads.

The Department of Agriculture and the
Great Northern and the Northern Pa
eific railroads are In pact to fight
forest fires along the two railway lines.
The agreement has been signed by the
management Of both roads and by the
Secretary Of Agriculture.
The great part Of the expense will he
borne by the railroads. They agree
to this in acknowledgment that it IL for
protecti-n of their properties. and values
of land along the roads are enhanced.
The agreement In brief provides that
the railroads. in cooperation with and
under the direction Of the forest service,
shall clear space OF varying width, a.
conditions shall demand. UP to 200 fest
from the right Of way. and shall keep
this clear during the fire season, and
shall dispose Of the cuttings and In
hammable material under the direction
e the forest service. The roads also
agree to provide spark arresters for
such Of their engines Is do not burn oil,
and with appliances to prevent the drop
ping Of fire on the track.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03
PLEASURE CRAFT IN SERVICE.
Boating Season on Potomac Will
Soon Be at Height.

The power launch Isabel, belonging to
Capt Joseph Chiver of this city, which
was on the railway at Regan's boatyard
to be overhauled. cleaned and painted.
has been put overheard and is ready for
duty. She will leave here in a few days
with her owner and a party Of friends
aboard on trip to the former home OF
Capt. Chivell at Blackistones Island. Nd.
The large power launch Minnehaha. be-
longing to T. H. Pickford of this city,
which was launched from Regan's rail-
way day or two ago, was again taken
from the water yesterday morning to
have a heavy iron shoe put on her keel
in order to make her more available for
service in rough weather. The work on
the vessel will be completed this week.
The finishing touches are now being
placed on DIR. Cecil French's new yacht
Billikin at Cumberiand's boathouse and
before the end of this week she will be
launched ready for service. She will be
used for pleasure cruising by her owner
and will visit bay points as we'll as those
on the river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03
Peter Croqan s, Son; s Co ss::s::
NEW BUILDING PLANNED.
Becomes Part of the Commercial Ma.
tional Bank.

The property 706 18th street northwest,
which on Saturday was transferred to the
Commercial National Bank. is to become
the site of q new structure which will be
part Of the present building OF the Com
mercial Bank. that it adjoins on the
north. 1t was formerly known as the
Riggs Fire Insurance building.
According to the plans prepared by
Marsh & Peter. architects, the old fire
insurance building IL to be removed and
and the space thus secured will be utili-
lized by being added to the space occu-
pied by the banking room, and providing
the additional room which the institution
badly needs.
To accomplish this purpose the stairway
and elevator now in the north end of the
bank building are to be placed In the
new part, and the room thus vacated
will be added to the banking room. The
vault Is also to be brought back to q
place prepared for 1t in the rear Of the
staircase, and directly against the north
wall of the building.
The exterior, both In material and in
height, which Is five stories, will conform
to that Of the present bank structure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03

Admits Plundering Hill Estate, o
Which He Was Executor.

Henry P. Gilbert, eighty-one years
old, formerly q prominent business man
in the West End. and vice president Of
the defunct First Cooperative Building
Association Of Georgetown, stood be-
fore the bar Of Criminal Court No.
yesterday. He entered a plea Of guilty
to the third count Of an indictment
charging endorsement.
Justice Gould deferred for two weeks
the matter Of sentence
The third count alleged that March
%. 1908. Gilbert was surviving execu-
tor Of the last will Of George Hill. jr.,
and had In his possession $3,914.31,
which should have been paid over to
Mary III. Winters The indictment
charged that he converted the money
to his own use.
Gilbert pleaded not guilty, when
first arraigned on the indictment, which
contained four counts Unfortunate in
vestments are said to have led to his
financial difi1cuities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03
WOMAN'S NECK BROKEN.
Mamie Jeffries, Colored, Killed by
Accidental Fall

Mamie Jeffries, colored, fell on the
stairs at her home. No. 1 Summer court,
this morning about o'clock. Her neck
was broken. A physician from the Emer-
gency Hospital responded to call and
.ound life extinct. The body was taken
to the morgue
The young woman was employed as
housekeeper for William H. Parker, a
government employe. Last night Parker
returned home from a theater shortly
before midnight. He was taken sick
about o'clock and the noise he made
moving about his room awakened Mamie
Jeffries. She arose and inquired what
had made the noise. Starting back to
her room, she accidentally fell down the
stairway.
Relatives and friends of the deceased
were summoned. Coroner hewitt made
an investigation this morning and gave
a certificate of accidental death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03
LECTURE ON PERSIA.
Land of the Lion and the Sun"
Nrs. Withee's Topic.

Land Of the Lion and the Sun" was
the title Of lecture given last night
by Mrs. L. j. Loung Withee at Pythian
Temple.
Mrs. Withse summarized her subject
a. a realization Of Persia from fire
worship to Behatsm; from Cyrus the
Great to the parliament Of today; from
ancient poets to modern needs. Many
lantern slides depicted the scenes and
customs Of the land OF Omar and
HaToun Alraschid.
At the close OF the lecture Mrs.
Withee held an impromptu reception.
The lecture was given under the au-
spices Of the Persian American Educa-
tional Society. As an opening feature
Persian songs were chanted by Mira
Ahmed Sohrab. The temple was we'll
filled with members Of the society and
friends Of Mrs. Withee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03
NEW CABLE ACROSS POTOMAC.
Additional Telephone Wires Between
Forts Washington and Hunt.

The contract for the laying of big
submarine cable between Fort Washing
ton and Fort Hunt. a distance Of about a
mile. has been awarded to Augustus
Dean of Alexandra. and the work Of
lowering the cable into the bed of the
river will be started this week. The reel
on which the cable il wound will be
mounted on q scow and. lowed by the
launch Samuel W. sutton. 1t will be
unwound as the launch Is moved across
the stream and lowered to the bed Of the
river.
The work. it Is stated, will require
several days and is a delicate undertak-
ing, as the channel about Fort Washing
ton il said to be deeper than il general
in the river. When the laying of the ca
BILE is completed the shore connections
will be made and telephone messages
will be sent between the forts. There has
been a cable connecting the forts for
several years past, and the new cable
il being laid to give additional service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03
POINT FOR BALLINGEH,
Court Expunges Charge Made in In.
dian Lands Caso.

Justice Anderson has ordered sx-
plunged from the records Of the Supreme
Court Of the District Of Columbia the
charge that Richard A. Ballinger, SEQ
rotary Of the Interior, has shirked his
duty since assuming the cabinet posi-
ton.
The charge was made In q petition for
an Injunction. filed April 8 in connection
with certain homestead claims In the
Silstx Indian reservation. It was alleged
that Mr.. Bailinger had been counsel for
certain claimants. and because Of that
relation had refused. since becoming
Secretary, to give to them the benefit
o. his judgment on their cases and had
delegated that duty to his assistant,
Franklin Pierce.
Mr.. Balnnger denied the imputation.
and declared that the cases were refer
red In regular course 10 Mr.. Pierce, who
has charge OF general land ONCE matters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03
Personal to River Men.

Capt Frank Taylor. who 10 looking
after tie interests Of the tug ~. Mitchell
Davis Of the Taylor nset OF this city.
which In under charter At Norfolk, was
In the city on . visit to his family yaster-
day. He returned TO Norfolk last night.
James o. Carter and j. Harry Carter
Of this city. owners of the bay schooner
Mary Lee, have returned from Baltimore.
where they went to inspect the vessel
which has been rebuilt ut Woodalls ship
yard and which 10 ready to 20 into
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03
RESERVATIONS OF OFFICERS.
and Treasurer Of Citizens
Association Retire.

M. d. Kiefer. secretary, and John M
Glover. treasurer Of the North Washing
ton Citizens Association, last night ten
dered their resignations az members OF
that organisation. The designations were
accepted.
It was announced at the meeting that
Mr.. Glover has left the city to accept a
position In Memphis. Tenn. while Mr.
Kiefer was unable to devote his time to
the work Of the association, because OF
other business. F. NJ. Hoadley was elect
ed as secretary and F. R. Wheater as
treasurer to fill the vacancies.
The question of afiliating with the Fed
GRAFTON Of CitiSens' Associations was dis
cussed and 1t was decided that the as
ISOLATION would not be represented.
resolution was adopted opposing the
Of a railroad siding to the
on M street between North
Capitol and LIST streets northeast.
President Edwin A. Mess appointed an
auditing committee, consisting of Messrs
Calvert HOskins and Cochran. William
Young. H. g. Works and A. r GriveI
were admitted TO membership In the as
ISOLATION.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03
FUNERAL OF ALBERT KAFKA.
Remains Taken to Baltimore, Wher
Interment Takes Place.

Funeral services for Albert Kafka, who
died suddenly last Sunday evening, were
held at 8 o'clock last night at his late
home, 1852 Kenyon street northwest.
The remains were later taken to Bal
timore, where services were held at 2
O. clock this afternoon at the home Of his
brother. Interment was made in that
city.
Mr.. Kafka, who conducted a store at
14th and Kenyon streets, was born in
Austria. Shortly after coming to this
country he settled in Washington. He
was a member of Osiris Lodge. No. %.
F. A. A. NJ. and Q member of the Inn
proved Order Of Heptasophs. His widow
and one son survive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03
BURNT UP THE ASPHALT.
That's How Policeman Described
Motor Party He Arrested.

Gordon wallace OF New York city, .
guest at the willard. who has been auto
mobifing In this part oe the country for
several days. established . record for
speeding Ia tho Police Court when
M forfeited . total Of 30 In three sspa-
rate ohargss. sll filsd In consequences OF
being arrestsd - many times in different
parts Of ti,s city Saturday night.
TT was q me party" said q bicycle
Doiiceman who made one OF the arrests.
machine They slMDly burnt the
asphalt and tosa de arrests for
Grautod."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03
COUNCIL ELECTS OFFICERS.
Mrs. Charles Goldsmith Chosen
President hY Jewish Women.

Mrs. Charles Goldsmith was elected
president Of the Council Of Jewish Wom-
en- at q meeting in the Eighth Street
Temple last night. Mrs. Adolph Kahn
was made vice president, Mrs. James
Lansburgh. second vice president; Mrs.
Rudolph b. Behrend, corresponding sec
rotary; Mrs. s. Oppenheimer recording
secretary; Mrs. l. Neuman. treasurer;
Mrs. Arthur Baumgarten, Mrs. Levi H.
David, Mrs. S. Guggenheim. Mrs Jo-
seph King, Mrs. Abe King, Mrs. r. B.
H. Lyon. Mrs. NJ. Marx. Mrs. Harold j.
Pack, Mrs. M. D. Rosenberg, Mrs Abram
Simon, Mrs. B. Sinsheimer members of
board of directors. The reports of the
treasurer showed receipts of nearly
81 400 and a balance Of about $3.50.
High-class. artistic tailoring. Owen. 1904 H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03
FUNERAL OF THOS. MARSHALL.
Services Today Preceding Interment
in Oak Hill Cemetery.

The funeral Of Thomas Marshall. whose
death occurred Sunday at Gaithersburg
Nd. took place in this city today. Inte--
ment was In the family lot at Oak Hill
cemetery.
The deceased was born at Marshall
Hall. Prince George county. Md, in 1853.
and his life was spent chiefly within his
native state. He was a nephew of the
late Judge Richard H. Marshall Of Fred
erick. Nd. Mrs. William e. Summerson
Of this city IL one Of the surviving sisters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03
TO RAISE PASTORS PAY.
Many Attend Quarterly Conference
of Ebenezer N. Z, Church.

There was a large attendance at the
first quarterly conference OF Ebenezer
M. E. Church. 4th and D street south
east. last night. at which Rev. E. 8.
Williams. district super1ntendent, pre-
sided.
Rev. 8. HI. Brown. the pastor, reported
that there were 245 pupils in the Sunday
school. A. ". Dangerfleid and Daniel
Jenkins were elected secretaries. The
committee on estimates reported that the
salary OF the pastor was to be increased
to 81, 200 q year. 1t was announced that
A. w. Dengerfield had been appointed
representative of the church to the an
nual conference of the board of home
missions and church extension.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03
HOTEL GUESTS ROBBED
COL. C. D. COLLIER AND B. z.
CONNOLLY LOSE 500.
Sneak Thief Enters Room While Oc-
oupants Sleep-Detectives Max
ing an Investigation.

Col. C. D. Collier, director general OF
the Panama California exposition. and
r. E. Connolly, director Of publicity,
were robbed of about 500 Sunday morn
ing about o'clock. The money was
taken. it is stated. from room 724 at the
New Willard. Sunday and all day yes
terday the house detective at the hotel
and a private detective from New York
were searching for clue to the burglar.
but their quest proved fruitless. and yes
terday afternoon about 4:30 o'clock they
appealed to the local police for assist
ance.
1t is believed the robbery was COM
mitted by a professional hotel thief. Col
Collier and Mr.. Connolly occupied the
room together. They think they left the
door unlocked when they retired Satur-
day night, in which case the intruder ex-
perienced no difficulty in effecting an en-
trance.
Gets Glimpse Of Thief.
Sunday morning Mr. Connolly had
cramp in his leg. and it was necessary
for him to get out of bed in order to OBJ
tain relief. In the dim light from the
hall he was able to see the figure of a
man in a crOuching position near the
bed. The man evidently had a pair or
trousers belonging to one of the Cali
fornians in his hands and was searching
the pockets for cash. The trousers were
dropped and the man fed.
Mr.. Connolly awakened Col. Collier. but
the intruder escaped and no trace of him
was found. The hotel clerk, house detec-
tive and others were at once notified.
Every precaution was taken to prevent
publicity, and. as already stated. the
police were not called upon to assist in
the investigation until after the private
detectives had worked on the case two
days. Inspector Boardman said today
that nothing had been accomplished by
the detectives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03
DR.. Russell to Lecture.

Rev. DR.. William T. Russell. rector Of
st. Patrick Catholic Church. Is to lee
ture in the hall Of the knights of CO.
iumbus tomorrow evening. The lecture In
free, and is given under the auspices of
the order. DR.. Russelrs subject Is "The
Catholic. the .iosr Tolerant Of American
Citi1enS."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03
Two Fires Cause Little Damage.

About SO damage resulted from . hre
In the cleaning and dyeing establishment
Of A. c. Thour. 73S 18th street north
east. yesterday afternoon. The IRE was
caused by a can of benEns igniting.
An alarm was turned In from box -
yesterday afternoon because Of q slight
IRE on the third floor at the house Of J.
Fishman, 1927 4th street northwest. The
flames were extinauished before any dam
axe had been done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03

John r. Crowley's Criterion Rye
rs a true friend in case of sickness, faint
ing spells or other emergency. Always
have q bottle in your home. 81 at. Prompt
attention to mail or phone orders. S31
14th st. Phone NJ. 3644.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03

MIX Bread In Pure and Sweet.
II is made in the real home way of the
finest patent -four mixed with fresh. rich
milk instead of water. Delivered direct
from oven to table. &c. Delicious home
made Pies. Zoe. Holmes Bakery. 1O7 F
Ut. NV. Tel, NJ. 4S31.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03

at all times. The most healthful because
they are the purest, the oldest and best.
Every bottle pasteurized. doz. Lager.
$1.5O: doz. Maerzen or Senate. $1.75;
bottle rebate, SOC. Phone West 1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03

COnxer's "Moth-PrOonng Process"
is the new up-to- date method for clean
ing carpets and rugs. Let US render your
floor coverings clean and sanitary. at rea-
sonable cost. Conger's Carpet Cleaning
Works 28d st. & N. Y. ave. Phone w. AT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03

New NationaEThe Aborn Opera Com
pany in Mile. Modesto" 9:1S pm.
Columbaa-The Columbia Players In
'Brewster's Millions" S:16 pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville, Sis pm.
New Academy-"East Lynne" e:16 pm.
0ayety-weber & Rush's Bon Tons"
S:1b pm.
New Lyceum-Cole & johnson IN The
Red Moon" S:16 pm.
Casino-Vaudeville and moving pictures.
il am. to II pm.
Majestic-Vaudevilie and moving pic
lures, to 5 and to II pm.
The Arcade, 18th and Park road-Mov-
ing pictures and other amusements.
The Midway. 14th and Park road-Fun
for every one $50 to and to II pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03

In All Parts Of Europe and the
Orient you will find satisfaction in using
the travellers checks issued by Union
Trust Co.. 18th & H SITS. Self-identifying,
easily available. Various denominations.
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03

Washimgton- Sunset Route to California.
Tourist sleeping cars four times weekly
without change. Personally conducted.
Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03

Popular Excursion, Baltimore & Ohio
r. r., MAY 9TH.
Leaving Union station S:15 am. $1.00 to
Harpers Ferry and Martinsburg. $1.35
to Berkeley Springs, $500 to Cumber-
land and return, by special train. re-
turning same day.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03

To Enjoy the Finest Ginger Ale
you must order A. B. c. "PERFEC-
TON" Even expensive imported ginger
ale doesn't match 1t in flavor. snap and
quality. 0rocers or Arlington Bottling Co.
my3-Sd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03

"A Musical Treat at the Raleigh Res
taurant. Hear Caruso Melba, Scott,
accompanied by Schroeder's Orchestra,
daily 1890 to 2:3O, 6 to 8 and 1890 to IL.
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03
New Furniture ut Auction.

New Furnit1re at Auction.
Our sale Wednesday morning, COM
mencing II O'Clock, includes handsome
mahogany and other fine furnishings for
every room in the home, direct from
standard manufacturers. 1t will pay you
to attend this sale before purchasing
elsewhere. Wilson & Mayors. manufac-
turers' auctioneers 1927 and 1870 G ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-03

"New LIFE for Wearing Apparel.
No matter how delicate your wraps,
gowns and flnery they can be renovated
successfully at ANTON FISCHER'S 9O6
G st. Perfect work at moderate rates.