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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
WILL IMPROVE SERVICE
OF HOURS OF
WORK TO LETTER CARRIERS.
Eight Hour Law Construed by Court
of Claims to Mean Forty-Eight
Hours for the Week.

"The recent decision of the Court of
Claims with respect to the application OF
the eight-hour law to letter carriers.
said DR. Charles P. Granfield. first as
sistant postmaster general. today. is
not going to work a hardship upon the
carriers. but it is going to vastly I'M
prove the delivery system in cities nav
ing letter-carrier service.
Under the present arrangement, II
carrier is out on his route and his deilv-
cry uncompleted after eight hours or
service, he either returns the remainder
of his mail to the main office. or station.
as the case may be, or deposits In let
ter box to be brought back and sent out
for delivery the following day. This could
not be avoided under the former con-
struction of the law. The result. was tnat
there were many Just cases or complaint
of delay in the delivery of mail matter.
Under the new construction. the car
rier can continue his delivery until all his
mail is delivered. He may run a rev
minutes or even an hour, over tlIne "nen
the delivery is heavy, but in any event
he will not be required to perform more
than forty-eight hours service in week:
There are days when every minute OF
the eight hours is required Tor proper
service by the carriers-they are the
heavy delivery days; but there are others
when there is nothing like that much
time required to deliver all the mall
Court of Claims Decision.
The decision of the Court of Claims
was rendered in the suit brought by one
Van Doren, a Washington carrier. to re-
cover pay for overtime, the case coming
to the attention of that tribunal May Ii,
1909. A proviso in the appropriation act
of June > 1863. stipulated that While
carriers were to be kept on duty as near
~ as practicable only eight hours n day.
this time might be exceeded provided II
was not in excess of six times eight hours
in the week. The Court OF CLAIMS hoids
in it's decision that this clause i'll the act
of 1850 was permaneEt in its application
and did not go out of force with the end
of the time to which the appropriation
applied.
Estimates by the Post Office Depart
ment, it is claimed. indicated loss of
S5oO,OOC or more annually to the govern
ment from the old construction of the
eight-hour law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
Kee Mar Commencement Over.

With the conclusion of exercises of
commencement week the school year at
Kee Mar College, Hagerstown, Nd, has
ended. Fifteen members of the class
of 1910 have gone to their homes III
different parts of the country.
Rev. Dr. S. NJ. Newman, president OF
the college. was in charge Of the COM
Inencement program. Rev. DR.. Huckel
of Baltimore delivered the address to
the class.
DR. Newman was pastor for twenty
me years of the First congregational
church of Washington. During the
I,Ist winter he preached several times
in the pulpit of the Mount Pleasant
congregational Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
HORSES IN THE SUMMER.
Advice as to Their Care Given by
the Humane Society.

Timely advice upon the treatment and
care of horses during the summer months
is contained in a pamphlet just issued by
the Washington Humane Society. Con-
siderable space is devoted to the evils of
the check-rein, and the recommendation is
made that it be eliminated during the
summer.
Instructions to citizens relative to pro-
cedure In prosecuting cases of cruelty to
animals are also contained in the pam
phlet. Copies may be obtained free at the
society's headquarters in the Warder
building, 9th and + streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
AGAINST EXTENDING TIME.
Adverse Action on Railway Com
pany's Request.

Adverse action has been recommended
by the Commissioners on a bill in Con-
gress to extend the time within which
the Anacostia, Surrattsville and Brandy
wine Electric Company shall be required
to complete the building of the road.
This railroad was incorporated March 3,
1908, to construct car line from Walker
road and District line to Monroe street,
via Good Hope road.
The report of the Commissioners states
that no work or construction has been
done under the charter and the deposit
made by the company. 81 900. to guaran-
tee the construction Of the road has been
declared forfeit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
FOR ELEVATOR IN STATION.
Commissioners Approve Bill Making
Convenience Compulsory.

Because it is deemed a great conven-
fence to the public, an elevator in the
Union station is urged by the Commits
sioners, who today sent to Chairman
Smith of the House District committee a
favorable report on a bill which would
make an elevator at the station re-
quirement. by law.
The Commissioners point out that there
are already freight elevators from the
trains in the substructure to the main
floor of the station, also an invalid lift, !"
and that the passengers from the forty
trains a day on the low level would find
it a great help If they had elevators as
we'll as the freight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
MRS. PALMA IN CITY.
Wife of Cuba's First President
Stops En- Route to New York.

Mrs. Estrada Palma, widow of the first
president of Cuba, was in Washington
short time yesterday on her way to New
York. She had with her her five children
and was taking them from Stanton, Va,
where they have been at school. to Cen
trail valley, New York, where they will
probably spend the summer.
Mrs Palma was received at the Union
station by Senior Don Cesar A. Barranco,
chancellor of the Cuban legation, and
Senior Don Arturo Padro, first secretary.
Mrs. Palma took an early afternoon
train for New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

New National-The Aborn Grano opera
Company in aida" SID pm.
Belasco-The Ben Greet players III
"A Pair of Spectacles," pm.
.Columbia--The Columbia Piayers al
"The College Widow, S:1o pm.
Gayety-"The Jersey Lilies, $40 Pm
New Academy-Vaudeville ana NOV
ing pictures. 7:15 to IL pm
Cosnos-Naudeville and moving pic
lures. Ii am. to IL pm.
Casino-Vaudeville and moving PIC
lures, II am. to IL pm.
Maj and moving pic
lures, , to 5 and to II pm.
The Arcade, 14th and Park road
latest popular amusements and dancing.
Glen Echo-Free motion pictures
dancing and other amusements.
Chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band con-
cert followed by dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

Finest imported fabrics. Owen, 1904 H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

Watch for city at Randle Highlands.
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
Cadet Schneider Complimented.

Among those members of Company II
of the High School Cadet Regiment who
received honorable mention for excel
lcnce in drilling was Cadet Herbert c.
Schneider. He was congratulated by
his captain for his good work In the
company, and is regarded as one of the
hest drilled men among the boys from
Western The ceremonies attending the
announcement of those who had done
particularly good work took place after
tie return of the company to the West
ern School at the conclusion of the COM
petitive drill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
Greet Players in THE Tempest.

i. At special matinee at the Belasco
Theater yesterday afternoon the Ben
Greet Players gave a creditable per-
Torrance of The Tempest" Mr.. Greet
had the role OF Caliban. ]. Sayer Craw.
ley that of Prospero and Dallas Ander-
son, Ferdinand Violet Vician was a
charming Miranda and Ruth Vivian an
attractive Muriei Mr.. Seymour as
Trinculo. George Vivian as Stephano,
Charles Hopkins as Antonio Miss Mills.
Miss Tolnlie Mr.. harrington and Mr.
Grayie were also in the cast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
Funeral of Frank E. LeGros.

The funeral of Frank +. LsGros. late
sergeant of the 9Th United States Cavalry.
was held from his residence. 1877 En-
erson street northeast, this afternoon.
under the auspices of the Odd Fellows.
Burial was at Arlington. Sergt. LeGros
died Thursday. He was u veteran of
the war with Spain and several Indian
campaigns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
Stabbed in an Alteration.

r. l.. Payne, whose address was given
as 60 l. street northeast. was treated
at the Casualty Hospital last night for
a painful wound in his left side. He said
he was stabbed with a penkife in an
alteration with another man at 215 LIST
street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
GAVE PIANO RECITAL.
Dancing Follows Entertainment by
Miss ,Dee's Pupils.

The pupils of Miss Margaret J. Dee gave
a piano recital last night in Pythian Tenn
pie. Dancing followed the program
Those taking part We're: Miss. Isabella
Purcell, Miss Genevieve Hubbard. Miss
Emma Hubbard Miss Alma Patton, Miss
Madge Wylie, Miss Helen Keith. Miss
Margaret Dee. Miss Mary -;ennett, Miss
Janet Wylie, Miss Mary McCleary, Miss
Amelia Bishop Miss Layra Dollinger
Miss Dorothy BOYD, Miss Bessie NARROW.
Miss Laura Wright, Miss Margaret Bish-
op, Miss Lulu Wright and Miss Ireland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
DR.. INV. Miller Takes New Position

Dr. Henry " Miller, for the past few
years clinical director at the Government
Hospital for the Insane, left Wednesday
for Augusta. Ne, where he assumed
charge of the State Sanatorium for the
Insane. OF which he was recently ap-
par,ted superintendent. DIR. Miller's sue
cessGr here has not yet been announced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
Compulsory Vaccination Opposed.

At a meeting OF the Anti-Compulsory
Vaccination Society of the District of
Columbia last night arrangements were
made for a mass meeting to protest
against compulsory vaccination laws. The
society is gaining in strength. it is said,
and is doing much work along educa-
tional lines The meeting last night was
addressed by Harry b. Bradford, presi-
dent of the society. and by Mrs. :. NJ.
Parker. who quoted we'll known physi-
clans in opposition to vaccination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
Shot in Shooting Gallery.

: George Langford. proprietor of shoot
ing gallery at 924 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest, was accidentally shot through
his right arm last night about IL 80
o'clock by Harry Watts of 1865 Monroe
street The wounded man was taken to
the Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

Ohio.
Daily to Adirondacks, Catskill and AL
legheny mountains; New England, north
ern New York. Canadian provinces, Nova
Scotia and Atlantic seashore resorts. Also
to Pacific coast and Rocky mountain
section If you contemplate trip for
pleasure or business by rail- or water.
consult agents at 1417 G, or 619 Pa ave.
They will furnish booklets and be help
full to you.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

Glenwood cemetery lot owners, to your
duty. See Special Notice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
Missed Footing and Was Dragged.

". S. Shupp attempted to board NOV
ing street car on Pennsylvania avenue
northwest between 9th and 10th streets,
last night He Kissed his footing, but
held on with his left hand and was drag
Sed more than 100 feet before tho car
was stopped. He sustained only slight
injury TO his right hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
SIXTY.ONE FIRE ALARMS.
Damage During Month of MAY
Amounted to $l7,3OO.

Sixty-one alarms of fire during May
took the firemen to blazes which did ST.
800 damage, covered by $4,000 insurance.
Two automobiles were burned during
the month: thirty-one fires occurred in
brick buildings. fifteen In frame build
ings, and once the fire engines were sum
moned for the burning of a tree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

Caver1y's plumbing, 1881 G NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
SCHOOL GROWS
PURCHASE OF WISCONSIN AVE.
NUE. HOME ANNOUNCED.
Certificates Of Proficiency Awarded
at Closing Exercises-'F' Is
Conferred.

The Friends School held. it's closing ex-
ercises in the meeting house at the
school yesterday. These exercises, as
distinctive feature of the school work
as the annual commencement. were at
tended by large audience of the friends
and patrons
Thomas w. Sidwell. principal of the
school. In a closing address. announced
the purchase by the Friends School Of the
school building of the Washington School
for Boys, on Wisconsin avenue. AS this
property adjoins the large athletic field
of the Friends School, and as the building
will be available as country club house,
the pupils feel that their outdoor facili-
ties are greatly enhanced by this addi-
ton to the schools equipment.
The new athletic field. Mr. Sidwell said,
had been thoroughly tried out by the
recent outdoor meet. Labor spent on it
has put 1t in excellent condition for next
year.
Certificates of Proficiency.
Honors for proficiency in academic
work were awarded in the form of GER
tificates. Athletic rewards for the year
were also distributed. Banners offered
to the classes in the high and interme-
date departments winning the greatest
number of points in the outdoor meet
were awarded to the second high class
and the first intermediate class.
The school ''F"' was given to the fol-
lowing members of the base ball team:
Low, Waters. Baker, Paul, Hartig, Rob-
erts, Minshall Miller, Gates and Swart-
zell. In basket ball the following were
given the F.: Moore, Roberts. Baker,
Low. Paul and Walker
Out of the 1G0 students fhoSe ubo re-
celved every academic honor awarded by
the school were: In the high school
James w. Roberts, jr., and Edward T.
Miller. For the intermediate department
Curtis and Donald E. Gates For the
primary department-Roger II. Gates.
Exercises Are Given.
The exercises were given by the school
as whole and by the members Of the
class of 1910. The singing by the school,
under the direction of Roman Steiner,
was especially we'll received by the au-
dience.
A violin duet was played by Margaret
and Robert Minshall, accompanied by
Prof. Anton Paschal. In an essay David
Brewer karrick defined the mission Of
America to other nations as the spread
ing Of the American idea that all men
are created having equal rights to the
benefits of government and equal de-
mands on justice
James w. Roberts closed with a fare
we'll address to the students on behalf
of the class of 1910. He recounted the
progress of the school during the nine
years Of his attendance, and made clear
the principles upon which further prog
ress must rest.
In stirring peroration, which aroused
the enthusiasm of the students, he
pledged the unchanging loyalty of his
class to the school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
CREECY PRIZE DEBATER|
WINS 500 AS GEORGETOWN'S
BEST SPEAKER.
Four Contestants for 0ratorical Hon
ors Heard in Castor Hall.
Victor a Washingtonian.

Donald B. Creecy Of the class of 1911,
Georgetown Law School, was last night
declared to be the best debater In the
law school, following a debate in CASTOR
Hall. Georgetown University, in which
he took part one of the four foremost
debaters in the school, selected after a
number of preliminary contests. Mr..
Creecy was awarded the prize Of 500
offered the best speaker by the faculty
Of the Georgetown Law School.
The question at issue last night was the
proposed amendment to the Federal Con-
stitution permitting the United States
government to levy an income tax. The
affirmative was upheld by Kelly V. Fite,
1911, of Alabama, and Hugh c. Todd,
1910. of Washington state; the negative
by Donald B. Creepy. 1911, of Maryland.
and Joseph F. Abbott, 1911, of Tennes-
see. The debate was won by the negative.
Contestants Evenly Matched.
There was much interest in the contest
between the members of the senior and
junior debating societies of the law
school. and each speaker was heartily
applauded when he finished his address.
So evenly matched were the contestants
reach a decision. Joseph f. Abbott OF
Tennessee. who aided Mr.. Creecy in sup
porting the negative side of the question
debated, made a remarkably good adj
dress and added much to the strength of
his side of the argument.
Mr.. Creecy was born In this city Oc-
tober IL, 1880. After a primary educa-
tior he entered the Georgetown Prepara-
tory School, graduating after three
year course. He took the freshman
course in Georgetown University and was
admitted to Princeton University on GER
titicateS from Georgetown without exami-
nation. After studying one year at
Princeton he returned to Georgetown
and took UP the study of law. His pres
ent home is in Howard county, Maryland
The decision of the judges was an
nounced by Assistant Attorney General
Oscar Lawler, who, together with Jus
tice Thomas II. Anderson of the District
Supreme Court and Law. ance Q. Muir
ray. controller of the currency, consti-
tuted the board of judges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
Aged Woman's Sudden Death.

Coroner hewitt gave a certificate OF
death from natural causes today in the
case of Emily Johnson. colored, seventy
six years old. who died last night at
her home. 443k sth street southwest Her
death was sudden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
For Want Ad Users.

The Star has opened another branch for
advertisements with Mr.. Melville +.
Bradford at his pharmacy, 9th street and
Rhode Island avenue northwest. Wants
nj one cent a word and other ads are re-
ceived at regular Star rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
&1.2S to BaItimor,

S1.25 to Baltimore and Return
Saturdays and Sundays via Pennsyl-
vania railroad Tickets good returning
until Sunday night. All regular trains
except the Congressional Limited."-
Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

Popular Excursion, Baltimore and Ohio
r. R.. June ).
Leaving Union station S:15 am. 81 to
Harpers Ferry and Martinsburg, $135 to
Berkeley Springs and 81 to Cumberland
and return. by special train returning
same day. Splendid opportunity for a de-
lightful outing cheap.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
The International Bible Students

Association announces that Hayden Sam
son of the Brooklyn, n. Y, Tabernacle
will speak on the subject The Eternal
Purpose Of Cod on Sunday, June >. 1910,
at 3 pm. in National Rifles Armory, 91S
G street northwest. All Bible students are
cordially invited. Undenominational-
seats free-no collection.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
Julia BENJAMIN Seeks Divorce.

Julia l. Benjamin has asked the District
Supreme Court to grant her an absolute
divorce from Karl Benjamin. They were
married at Rockville. Nd, August p.
1903. Attorneys Thomas l.. Jones and NJ.
I. ClinkScales appear for the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
10 Beers Ruf Heurich,a A,

No Beers But Heurich's Are Good
enough for those who want the best. The
purest. oldest and most delicious malt and
hop beverages produced in America. 2
doz. MaerZen or Senate. S1.75; doz. La
ger, $1.JO; bot. rebate, 5Oc. Phone w. 1000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
OLD OFFICERS KEPT
Reelected by Citizens North
west Suburban Association.
REVIEW OF YEARS WORK
Body Goes on Record as Opposing
Director of Education-Last
Spring Meeting.

The election Of officers for the year and
the report Of the executive committee
marked the last meeting of the season
of the Citizens Northwest Suburban AS
ISOLATION last night in the Masonic Hall.
Tenleytown.
The officers who have served the aSso-
citation for the past year were reelected
by acclamation: c. c. Lancaster. presl-
dent: Col James l.. TAFT, first vice pres
ident: DR.. John ". Chapel. second vice
PRESIDENT S. McC. Hawkins, treasurer;
George r. Payne, secretary, and Louis P.
Shoemaker. chairman of the executive
committee.
Executive Committee Report.
The report of the executive committee,
delivered by L. p. Shoemaker. dealt IN
detail with the condition and need OF
new streets and roads in the associa-
TONS section of the District. Among
the principal items called to the atten-
ton of the association were the unsat-
isfactory condition of Wisconsin avenue
from Tenleytown to the District line and
the practicability of moving the car
tracks from the side to the middle OF the
thoroughfare. The advisability of OPEN
ing several new roads Immediately to
the north of Tenleytown was also brought
before the association. The report was
unanimously adopted.
In addition to quantity OF routine
business disposed of previous to the ad-
journment until next fall. resolutions
comending the stand of Chairman Gal
Iinger of the Senate District committee
in the fight over the recent District play
grounds bill and urging the passage OF
the House bill providing for universal
transfers were passed.
Oppose Education Director.
\ third resolution passed placed the
association on record as opposing the
recently introduced bill in the House
providing for a director of education for
the District in place of the board of edu-
cation. The introduction of the resolu-
ton precipitated lengthy debate.
Before the meeting adjourned. to meet
in October, c. G. Lancaster, reelected
president, delivered a short address, in
which he reviewed the labors of the more
active citizens associations during the
past year and the general good which
has resulted for the District
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

Ingredients Of "Perfection" Ginger Ale
are Of the highest quality. and distilled
water Is used entirely in it's production,
Pure and healthful as we'll as delicious Gro
GERS or tel w. "a, Arlington Bottling Co.
je4-5d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

Send All Your Carpets to Conger's
CLEANING PLANT, I'D and n. Y. ave-
Conger renovates floor coverings by spe-
c1al mothprOofing process, an exclusive
method not employed elsewhere. Tel w. 427.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

Take a Quart of "Criteri0n Rye"
on your automobile trips: there's nothing
better in emergency cases. John T. Crow
ley, S31 18th st. NV. Phone Main 1914.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

$500 to Luray, Va, and Return June 5,
Baltimore and Ohio, from Union station.
washington, S:15 am; returning, leave
Luray pm. same day.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

You Can Intrust Anton Fischer,
9O6 G St, with the cleaning and pressing
of your priced lace curtains and draperies
Careful handling, perfect renovation. Stor-
age without extra charge. Phone 1442.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
CITY ITEMS.

Davis Sewing Machines
for embroidery and plain sewing, 913 9th
je4-Sa,tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

Money to lend at and so on real estate
Frank T. Rawlings Co.. 1905 Pa. ave-
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

We're Giving Away to Builders
a Contractors Estimate Record Book that s
worth owning. Eisinger Bros, 21O9 eth NV
je3-d. eSu,3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

Keeps the System Toned Up.
VIM. Cannons Purissima Rye is ideal
in quality, very beneficial. 1925 9TH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

Happy Is the June Bride
who rides in a bridal carriage from Dow
ney's stables, 1870 l.. Hired rea sonably-
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

is insured by storing your silverware.
family plate. ETC., in the modern vaults
of Union Trust Co., 10Th and H SITS. Rea-
sonable rates. Write or phone for wagon.
-AdYt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
Homemade MIX Bread Satisfies.

You'll get the kind of bread you've al.
ways longed for when you order Holmes
Genuine Homemade Milk Bread. Deliv-
cred fresh and clean from oven to table,
sc. Delicious Homemade Pies, 2Oc
Holmes Bakery, 1O7 st. NV. Tel. NJ.
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