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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
TO BE GUESTS OF ELKS.
Various Delegations Expected at the
Fall Festival TONIGHT,

Members Of all Masonic bodies, the
Board of Trade and delegations from
Kallipolis Grotto, Mystic Order of Yelled
Prophets, and the various Irish and Ger
man societies Of the District will be well
Elks' fall festival tonight. The manage
ment of the fair expects the attendance
to be the largest Of the week.
DR.. George c. Ober, grand master of
the Masons, will lead the delegation,
which will march to the carnival from
Masonic Temple at 7:3O o'clock. Monarch
Collins will marshal the members of Kali
lipOliS GrottO, while Gen. George H. Har-
ries, president of the Board of Trade,
is expected to make an address at the
hall.
Officers Of the Irish and German Or
CARNATIONS have signified their intention
to visit the bazaar with representative
delegations, and addresses will be made
by prominent members.
The clubhouse was crowded again last
night, and Almas Temple. Mobiles of the
Mystic Shrine. was we'll represented.
Hugh F. Harvey, chairman of the recep-
ton committee, greeted the mobiles, and
Alex. Grant, potentate of Almas Tent
pie. responded with brief speech.
Among those present were Alexander
Adolph Guide. William Sands Roe Full
kerson, A. c. White, E. A. NJ. Lawson,
Martin Schneider, Carter b. Keene,
Charles E. Baldwin. Harry F. Reilly, Gus
Kneessi, Frank E. Gibson, Frank Sc
bring. Charles Long, Harry F: Cunning
Frank Underwood, Jacobus 8. Jones,
Louis A. Dent. Thomas p. Morgan, Alex
ander Mckenzie, Alexander Gordon and
Lurtin r. CHM.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
PRICE OF OYSTERS GOES UP.
Another Fall Expected With the Ar.
rival of Vessels Tomorrow.

The supply of oysters on hand aboard
the boats at the 18th street wharf market
is practically exhausted. there being but
one or two small vessels at the wharf
with the bivalves aboard and there is lit
tie prospect of any arrivals until tomor-
row, when the tug James o. Carter is ex-
pected in port with tow of several yes
sells. A telephone message received here
by Taylor Bros, tugboat operators. from
Rock Point, Md, states that the schooners
Eleanor Russell, Thomas w. Kirby and
John r. Dixon are in the Wicomico river
with oysters aboard, waiting a tug to
bring them here. 1t is also known that
vessels are at other points, windbound,
SO that the dealers at the wharf are cal
culating that when the tug arrives here
tomorrow morning she will have a half
dozen vessels or more behind her. In
consequence Of the shortage in the supply
oysters at the wharf took another ad-
vance In price. Yesterday afternoon and
this morning they were selling at from
~ cents to 81 bushel, an advance of
from 30 to 40 cents bushel over prices
prevailing in the early part of the week
Prices will drop again when the supply at
the wharf is again normal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
PLEA FOR MCMILLAN PARK.
William F. GUIDE Addresses Park
View Citizens Association.

Urging the cooperation of the Park
View Citizens Association with the Dis
trict Commissioners in the identifying of
Mcmillan Park, William F. GUIDE, presi-
dent Of the Chamber Of Commerce, last
night addressed the members Of that as
ISOLATION at a meeting held in the Whit
ney Avenue Christian Church.
Mr. GUIDE also spoke of the urgent need
of better school facilities. Thomas Grant,
secretary of the Chamber of Commerce,
also delivered an address, in which he
spoke of Washington as an ideal con-
yention city and told of the efforts of the
Chamber Of Commerce to secure big gath
erings in the Capital city.
j. F. Culverwell, former secretary of
the association, spoke of the plan for
the city to own the Nathan Straus milk
laboratory, and asked the association to
favor an appropriation from Congress for
the support of the laboratory. Following
a discussion the matter was referred to
the committee on sanitation.
The association adopted resolutions of
respect for the memory Of the late Roy
e. Middaugh, who. it was declared. took
an active interest in the development of
Park View.
The committee on streets, sidewalks and
lights was Instructed to investigate the
proposed opening of 9th street from Park
road to Lamont street.
A report submitted by r. c. Claf1in on
the resolutions of several other associa-
lions urging the extension Of the time
for the payment of the debts of the Dis
trict by a bond issue or by an extended
loan system was adopted.
Fifteen candidates were admitted to
membership in the association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
WILLS FILED FOR PROBATE.
Estate of Sydney F. Marshall Goes
to His Niece.

The will Of Sydney F. Marshall, dated
October, 1910, has been filed for probate
His watch, books, furniture and personal
effects are to be delivered to his niece,
Mary G. Marshall. The remaining estate
Is devised to the United States Trust Com
pany and Charles A. Douglas, as trustees,
for term of five years, during which
500 per month Is to be paid to his niece,
Mary G. Marshall At the expiration of
the trust the niece is to have the prop
erty absolutely.
After providing for the care Of his
mother should she be now living, William
Forrest Gatchell by his will. dated in
1901. provides that the proceeds of his life
insurance be invested by his widow, Jen-
ME D. Gatchell, and the income used in
her care and the care of their daughters.
A life interest in his real estate is given
70 the widow and at her death the prop
erty Is to go to the two daughters, Mar
garet D. Gatchell and Rachel Lois Catch
ell. The widow, William Dixon, jr., and
Arthur H. Smith are named as executors.
Mr.. Gatcheil concludes his testament
with a bequest of his good will to all his
friends and a request that they cherish
the good they have known Of him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
COOPERATION Is SOUGHT.
Object Of Proposed Home and School
Association.

Arrangements have been completed for
a meeting Of the Home and School Asso-
ciatio nof the Western High School. to
be held next Friday evening, at the
school.
Reports Of standing committees are to
be given, as follows: Committee on ex-
tension of the use Of school buildings.
Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter, chairman: COM
mittee on use Of exhibits at National Mu-
scum by high school pupils, Mrs. Irene
o. Young. chairman, and "A Problem
Closely Affecting the High Schools of
Washington. and How Home and School
Associations Can Assist in Its Solution,
A. T. Stuart. superintendent of schools
The object of the association is an
nounced to be 1.-The promotion of friendly
co-ope ration between the home and the
school, with view to the betterment Of
educational conditions, and the furthering
Of such activities both within and with
out the school as give promise of broad
ening the interest Of the pupils that they
may become more healthful and intelli-
gent students and more responsible and
useful citizens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
GIVEN MILITARY BURIAL.
Funeral of Marcus M. Howard,
Naval Veteran of Civil War.

Funeral services for Marcus NJ. How
ard, who died at his apartment in the
Magnolia last Wednesday, after an ILL
ness Of about seven months. were held at
Lees chapel this morning The inter-
ment was in Arlington with military
honors.
Mr.. Howard was born at Brownfield,
Me-. October "a. 1910. and came to Wash
ington about five years ago. He was a
veteran Of the civil war, having seen
service with Faragut as a naval volun-
teer on the flagship Minnesota and also
with Gushing on the Monitor. In the IA
nous naval engagement between the
Monitor and the Merrimac he was wound
ed in the foot. Mr.. Howard claimed to
have been the very first man to enlist In
the navy at Boston in response to the
call for volunteers, at 8 o'clock on the
morning Of April Ii, 1861.
The pallbearers were from the Grand
Army of the Republic and the Masonic
body Of which the deceased was a men,
Der.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
QUAKER CITY KNIGHTS HERE.
Delegation the Guests of Columbia
Commandery at Masonic Temple.

Visiting knights Templar from Mary
Commandery, No SO. of Philadelphia,
headed by Eminent Commander Charles
T. Gilden, were the guests of Columbia
Commandery, No. ., at Masonic Temple
last evening, when, for the first time In
many years, the Order of Malta was
conferred in full form.
committee from Columbia Command
cry, headed by Eminent Commander
Charles Stewart, met the visitors at the
Union station. After an automobile tour
about the city dinner was served at the
Cafe Republique. Past Commander Alex
ander Grant of Columbia Commandery
was presented with an honorary mem
bership in Mary Commandery by the
Philadelphians, Past Commander David
w. Stewart making the presentation
speech.
The delegation from Philadelphia in.
cluded Eminent Commander Charles T.
Gilden. Past Commander Charles c. Judd
Past Commander David w. Stewart
Junior Warden Hobert R. Buehler. John
H. Terrence. Samuel Kreps, Philip Kranz
Clifford E. Durrell Charles H. Page and
Jacob H. Walker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03

just at this moment a giant wave hits
the Polly Ann full astern, causing her to
pitch forward at IN angle Of forty-five or six
degrees. Naturally the powder barrel slides
forward away from the cabin, and Desperate
Desmond 10 folIed again. It's q great COM
fort to know that the forces Of nature are
always on the side Of virtue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
AIDS TO NAVIGATION.
Lighthouse Authorities Issue Notice
of Changes in Buoyage.

The lighthouse authorities in charge Of
the fifth district give notice that gas
buoy No ). marking the entrance to
Coan river, tributary of the Potomac
near its mouth. which was reported
adrft and five miles out of position, has
been repaired. relighted and replaced in
position
Notice of changes in aids to navigation
has also been issued as follows:
Observation-Disclosures river. swash buoy
No. 5, spar. replaced November IS; was
reported missing November 3: Chesa-
peakc bay, main channel. Poplar Island
shoal gas and bell buoy. No. % A. re-
lighted November p; had been found eX-
tinguiShed.
North Carolina-Seacoast. False cape
gas and whistling buoy, No. 4, reported
eNtingufshed November 20: will be re-
lighted as soon as practicable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
Children s
Faces Awful
With Rash
Ran Over Bodies. Too. Dry and
Very Crusty-Used Cuticura
and Did No More Scratching
Eczema Disappeared in Weeks.
Now More Than Two Years Ago
and No Sign OF Trouble Has Re.
turned.

My two children suffered from an affection
oil The face and hands. IL started first with
little red spots which afterward got bigger until
the! were the size of hve-cent pieces The OUT
side became dry and very crusty. The rash on
their faces. was awful. and afterward it ran
the body. too.
Il had doctor for them. but he could NOT
help. Then ! read Of the Cuticura Remedies
As am n chemist. having served my appren.
ticeship In Germany. l did not have much con.
idence In them. Yet was soon taught some
thing better. for after ] used Cuticurs Sosp
Ointment and Resolvent the first time the chill
dren felt very well and did no more scratching
Then the eczema became dry and entirely disap
peared after about six weeks treatment rhi,
Is now more than two years ago. and no sigr
of the trouble has returned; therefore can rec
osnmend the ,Cuticura Remedies without reseryl
To all people who are suffering with eczema
William Grelek. "A Douglas St.. Brooklyn. n. Y.
Mar 10. 1910"
cuticura Soap t25c). Cuticurs Ointment l5Oc
and Cuticura Resoivent tJ0c) or Pills 425c) arr
sold throughout the world. Potter Drug &
Chem. Corp, Sole Props, Boston, Mass.
ESAailed tree. 32-paGe book on Skin HumoEs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
FUNERAL OF MRS. U.B. SAWYER
To Be Held From Her Residence
Monday Morning.

Funeral services for Mrs. Eunice B.
Sawyer. widow of Frederick P. Sawyer,
who died at her residence, 1898 Dunbar
ton avenue. yesterday morning. will be
held at the home at II o'clock Monday
morning. Interment will be private, in
Oak Hin cemetery. Rev. J. II. W. Blake
of Christ Episcopal Church will officiate
Mrs. Sawyer was In the eighty-fourth
year Of her age, and had resided in
Georgetown for the past forty-five years.
She was born in Brattleboro, VT, and
was welded to Frederick P. Sawyer in
1917. Her husband was a mail contractor
in the southern states.
Mrs. Sawyer was q member of Christ
Episcopal Church OF Georgetown. and
had been an active worker in the church
for many years.
There were ten children born to her,
FIVE Of whom survive. They are Frederick
B. Sawyer, Mrs. E. w. Mccormick, Mrs
r. b. Talcott. Mrs. T. II. Miller and Miss
Alice N. Sawyer. all of this city. Seven
grandchildren and three great-grandchil-
dren also survive her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
ISLANDS OF SOUTH PACIFIC.
Subject of q Lecture Before the Ma.
tional GEOGRAPHIC Society.

DIR. Henry Z. Champion, a professor Of
Columbia University, lectured before the
National Geographic Society last night
on 1.-The People and Islands Of the South
Pacific The lecture was delivered be-
fore q large audience In the auditorium
Of the New Masonic Temple Henry
Cannot presided.
DIR. Champion discussed number Of
recent valuable discoveries by anthropol-
ogists in New Zealand, the Hawaiian,
Samoan, Fiji and Marquesas islands. The
geographical changes in parts Of Oceania
due to subterranean disturbances In the
past century and the coral and volcanic
formation of many Of the smaller and
isolated islands were also reviewed. The
lecture was illustrated with stereopticon
views from photographs taken by DR..
Champion and otner scientists in the
south Pacific.
Last nights lecturer is a director of
the American Museum of Natural HIS
tory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03

Beautiful Lorraine Elk Grove art subject
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
Boys Leg Fractured.

TN never get on skates again. Frank
Rezac, twelve years old. declared, after
he had been knocked down this morning
by an electric auto delivery wagon Of
the Adams Express Company at 1th and
ID streets, and suffered fracture OF his
left leg. The patrol wagon from the first
precinct happened to be passing at the
time OF the accident and the boy was
hurried in IL TO the Emergency Hospital
Rezac resides at 625 4th street north
west His parents were notified
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
Woodmen of America Elect.

Woodmen of America. held its annual
election of officers Thursday evening.
with the following results: Consul, H. H.
Willard; past consul, J. F. Cassidy; ad-
wiser, John F. Jones; clerk, Henry No
Ian; escort, Charles e. Miller: banker.
]. H. Durand: Waterman, F. A. Wiener;
sentry, L. E. Schmidt: managers. o. F..
James, A. F. Doborowalski; camp medi-
cal examiners, Drs. A. w. Valentine, J.
r. Biggs, Francis McQuillan. r. A. Fish
err and II. W. Kearney. William III. Cole
Of Columbia Camp was unanimously in
dorsed for delegate from the District to
the Head Camp at Buffalo in June next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
RECOGNIZES HER HUSBAND.
Condition of Mrs. Mckinney, Wife
of Representative, SLIGHTLY Better.

The condition of Mrs. Mckinney. wife
of Representative Mckinney of Illinois.
who suffered stroke Of apoplexy last
Thursday morning, seemed to be improv-
ed today. DIR. Charles w. Brown, attend
ing physician, remained at the Emergency
Hospital all Of last night to look after
his patient. The physician summoned
Mr.. Mckinney to her bedside this morn
ing believing she would be able to recog-
nize her husband. Mrs. Mckinney was
asked If she knew her husband. and she
opened her eyes and nodded her head to
lnuicate she did.
While the physician notes an improve
ment. he says Mrs. Mckinney is by no
means out of danger. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
Parents Organize Association.

The parents Of pupils attending the
Ivy City School met last evening and Or
ganized q parents association. J. w.
Cromwell. principal of the school. pre-
sided. Addresses were delivered by Miss
Britannia c. Reed. Miss B. NJ. Shipper
and A. p. Brent.
Ofacers were elected as follows: Presi-
dent Adolphus Cameron: vice presidents,
Mrs Carrie Edwards and j. W. Crom-
well. the principal: secretary. Mrs. Mamie
Edmundson: treasurer, Mrs. Ida Duncan;
vice treasurer, Miss B. c. Reed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
HOTEL TO COST MILLION
NEAR THE UNION STATION
Building Planned, Nine Stories In
Height, at North Capitol and
e Streets.

A new hotel, to be erected near the
Union station, at a cost of about 81, 900,
600, is contemplated by New York capt.
talists, It is said. The building will be To-
Gated on the southwest corner Of NORTH,
Capitol and f streets. adjoining the
Washington Hotel. now in the course OF
construction. This property is owned by
w. J. and F. ]. Acker, and an option on
1921 feet Of the ground has been OBJ
tanned by those who intend to build the
hotel. If the plans materialize the work
of construction on the new hotel will be
begun within thirty days. it is said.
Outline of Plans.
The building is to be nine stories high,
for which plans are now being prepared
by New York architects. The entrance
is to be at North Capitol and e streets,
facing the Union station. A roof garden
will probably be added to the hotel. The
cost Of the building will be in the neigh
borhood of 100000, and the cost Of the
ground and furnishing will be about $780,
600.
The lot has a frontage Of 40 feet on
North Capitol street and 100 feet on E
street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
ANACOSTIA.

The recent democratic victory was the
subject Of debate at q meeting OF the
BOYS Club Of Emmanuel Church last
evening.
Tho affirmative, represented by w. A.
Cornish and Charles Stevens, won. Their
opponents were George Fisher and Fin
ley McPhearson. The judges were Rev.
w. g. Davenport, willard Wood and
Eugene Johnson.
Anacostia Council. Odd Fellows, met
last evening In Anacostia Masonic Hall,
Noble Grand J. w. Kidwell presiding.
Work for the coming year was outlined.
Several short addresses dealt with the
past years work.
At the meeting Of Anacostia Council.
No. 16, Junior Order United American
Mechanics, the first degree was con-
ferred on several candidates William
Sharper, councillor. presided. The meet
ing was held in Masonic Hall.
Officers Of st. Teresa's Branch, No. 091,
Catholic knights Of America, have been
elected as follows: Rev. Martic r. Egan,
spiritual director: J. +. Reagan. reelected
Finotti. treasurer; William Montgomery,
recording secretary, and 3. Edwards.
financial secretary. George X: Repetti:
supreme deputy. eastern Jurisdiction OF
the C. X. Of A., delivered . talk. Re-
freshments were served. J. r. Reagan
presided.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman r. Brown enter
tanned young people last evening at their
home, on 18th street. in honor Of the
sixteenth birthday anniversary OF their
daughter, Miss Verde Brown. There were
music and games played. Those present
were Misses Verde Brown, Louise
Coomes. Monte Breen. Josephine Ermold,
Helen Shanahan. Elizabeth Murphy, Eva
Whitinton. Irene Whitinton, Marguerite
Connolly. Alice Quad. Nellie Green. Ethel
Farmer, Marie Beaumont, Florence Fris-
bic Bertha Conrade. Naoma johnson,
Fife Mcclure and Edgar Murphy, Earl
Whitinton, Joseph Whalen, Charles War
rem, Joseph BARLEY, Robert Koontz,
Hugh Koontz, Donald Mason, Walter
Emo, Albert Soper. Fred Conrade, Russell
Phipps, Harold King and Walter Tow
send
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
Howard Upper Classmen Meet.

President Thirkield addressed the Coun-
Gil of Upper Classmen OF Howard Uni
versity at exercises in Andrew Rankin
Memorial Chapel last night DIR. Thir-
kield spoke on Upper Classmenism." i'm
pressing on the students the RESPONSE
bility Of their position as elder stu
dents and leaders of the university.
Prof William H. III. Hart Of the law
department spoke on THE Law Eternal -
The musical entertainment included Miss
Eva B. Dykes. instrumental solo, and
Miss Perie Alexander. vocal solo. The
benediction by the chaplain closed the
exercises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
Burglary Reported.

John +. Grove. grocer. at 400 18th
street southwest. reported to the police
this morning that his store was robbed
last night. Entrance was gained by fore
ing the lock ON the front door, Two
boxes of cigars and $l.JO in cash were
taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
SCHOONER WORRELL FLOATED.
Vessel. Practically Uninjured, Re-
ported to Be on Her WAY.

Confirmatio of the fact that the
schooner Worrell of this city, which was
ashore and in danger of destruction off
the mouth of the Piankatank, has been
fioated and is on her way to this city
practically uninjured was received yes
terday by j. III. Carter & Co, owners of
the vessel. in a telegram from the cap
tain of the schooner Lottie Carter,
which went from here TO the assistance
of the vessel. The message was a brief
one and contained no information as to
how the schooner was fioated.
\ message received at the Treasury
Department from Capt. Wild. command
ing the revenue cutter Apache, which
was sent to the aid of the Worrell, states
that the cutter was unable to be of any
aid to the schooner. This would indi-
cate that she was floated without assist
ance from steam vessels.
Beautiful Lorraine. Elk Grove art subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
CHILD STUDY CLUB MEETS.
Mental Age of Children Discussed by
School Teachers,

At a meeting of the special Child Study
Club at the Curtis School, Georgetown
yesterday afternoon psychological tests
to show the mental age of children were
conducted by Miss Mabel A. Robey, w.
B. Patterson, in charge of special schools
presiding.
Mr.. Patterson explained that the tests
were an aid to the teacher in the proper
classification of pupils, such grading be.
ing essential to the scientific development
of children.
The meeting was largely attended by
both grade and special teachers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
NOT STUDENT AT HOWARD.
Man Sent to Jail Failed to Matricu.
late at University.

Thomas ]. Fryer, colored, recently
sentenced to serve sixty days In jail, fol-
lowing hearing in the Police Court, and
who represented himself as q divinity
student at Howard University, has no
connection with that institution, accord
ing to DIR. Isaac Clark, dean of the
school of theology.
Fryer made application for admission
In the fall of 1909, and was in attendance
for a short time. He failed to meet
naturalization conditions and was not reg
istered as a student, 1t is explained. His
name does not appear in the university's
catalogue for last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
Auto Collides With Pushcart.

An automobile operated by Harry
Dewey Of 1926 9th street northwest coll
lided with a pushcart belonging to sts-
fano Casilakas Of 606 14tIi street last
night near 9th and G streets. The cart
was overturned and damaged, and the
stock Of fruit was also damaged. the
total loss being about S.. Casilakas was
not injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03

The meeting of the George Washington
Memorial Convention Hall committee
scheduled for yesterday afternoon was
postponed until Monday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock. several Of the members being
absent from the city. The meeting will
be held In the offices Of the American
Security and Trust Company.
Detailed plans tor the canvass Of the
city for fanGs for the projected building
will be made at that time.