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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
GARFIELD CITIZENS MEET.
Need for Fairgrounds and Gas Cues.
ton Discussed:

The necessity Of equipping play
grounds in connection with the Garfield
Public School in particular, and other
schools In the District, was favorably
discussed at a meeting of the original
Garfield Citizens Association Friday
night.
The secretary, w. H. Lewis, jr., was
directed to make inquiry as to what
consideration the authorities will give
the matter. The association met at the
home Of A. L. Smith, its vice president,
In Anger place.
Communications bearing on the pro-
posed gas legislation in Congress. and
with reference to centralizing high
schools in suburban sections of the Dis
trict. with a view to securing more
space for Fairgrounds, exercise, etc,
were presented. and after discussion
referred to proper committees for re-
port and recommendation.
The chemical fire company of Con-
gress Heights was commended for the
prompt manner in which the recent
brush fires In that vicinity were ex-
tinguished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
SUMMER PROGRAMS NEXT.
Pleasure Craft Being Made Ready
for Active Service.

The power yacht Grayling, belonging
to II. K. Bliss of this city, is out at an
Alexandria boatyard for her spring
overhauling and painting, preparatory
to going into service with the pleasure
fleet on the river The yacht will be
used by Mr.. Bliss for cruising trips on
the Potomac in search Of good fishing
and hunting She will be ready for
service in about a week.
The steel hull power launch Gregory.
owned by Commodore Gregory of the
Corinthian Yacht Club, is one of the
fleet of club boats out OF the water at
the boathouse, foot of n street south
west, being reprinted and put in
thorough order for the coming seasons
work on the Potomac. Commodore
Gregory will use his craft In taking
pleasure parties on fishing and cruising
trips on the river.
The work Of remodeling the cabin of
the power yacht Minnehaha, belonging
to T. Fl. Pickford, which has been in
progress ats Cumberland's boathouse.
| months, is about completed, and the
craft is being fitted with new mast.
She will be ready to go into COM
larging of the cabin on the boat makes
her more comfortable for cruising pur-
poses.
The power launch Bitsey. belonging
to J. A. Smith of this city, which was
painted and made ready for service at
Regan's boatyard, foot Of 14th street
southwest. has been put overheard, and
will 90 into commission at once. Her
| owner will use her for pleasure cruis-
| ing on the river.
The launch Florence, one Of the local
| fleet of pleasure craft. is out on the
marine railway at Regan's for cleaning
painting and such repair work as may
| be necessary to make her ready fol-
! active work on the Potomac and Chesa-
/ peake bay. The Florence will join the
/ pleasure fleet about the first OF the
! coming month.
/ has been submerged at Regans, has
been raised and taken into the boat.
| house, where she will be rebuilt and
| made ready for service. The Acme waf
| at one time one Of the best known OF
the pleasure craft owned at this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
FIGHT ON BILL INDORSED.
Columbia Commercial Club Opposes
Gallinger Measure.

Ihe executive committee of the Column
bia Commercial Club at its meeting last
night at the National Hotel passed res
oiutions commencing the Mercantile AS
ISOLATION, the Personal Liberty League,
the Central Labor Union, Hugh F. Har-
vey, Simon Wolf and others for 1.-The
masterful fight they made before the
Senate District committee against the
Gallinger bill. 1t was stated that the
bill was a prohibition measure in dis
guise and was uncalled for and undesired
by great majority OF the citizens of
the District of Columbia"
President c.. 7. Mason was autho-
rized to appoint a committee to assist
the opponents Of the bill to bring about
its defeat in Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
DAMAGES CLAIMED.
Taxicab Company and Railway Com.
pany Sued for $4,000 Each.

Miss Genevfeve Lotto. nineteen years
old. by her father, Peter Lotto. has filed
suit against the Terminal Taxicab COM
pany to recover $4,000 damages. AS
Miss Lotto was stepping of the curb at
Massachusetts, avenue and 18th street.
January "a last, a taxicab of lne COM
pany. she alleges. was negligently OPP
Grated so as to collide with her, knock
her to the ground and run over her. She
claims to have sustained serious injury.
Attorneys Pack, Hinton & Pack repre-
sent her.
Through the same attorneys Mary NJ
Tucker has filed SUIT to recover $4,000
damages from the Capital Traction Com
pany for alleged personal injury She
was alfghting from car at 14th and h
streets January last, when, she charges.
the vehicle was negligently set in mo-
ton. and she was thrown to the ground
and injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
BOARD NAMES INSPECTORS.
Virginia to Guard Oyster Beds
AGAINST the "Pirates,"

The fifty-two inspectors who will watch
over the Virginia oyster-producing waters
and see that the laws for the protection
and propagation of the oyster is observed
were appointed at the meeting of the
Virginia state board of fisheries, which
met at Norfolk. Friday last. Practically
all the old inspectors were reappointed
and will enter upon their duties at once.
The oyster season on Chesapeake bay
and its tributaries is at an end. Dredg-
ing is illegal until next October and tong
ing until next September Oysters from
private beds will. however, be shipped to
this and other markets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
0pen-Air Meetings Planned.

Columbia Division No. ., Sons of Tenn
perance. held a largely attended meeting
al its hall. 6i3 Louisiana avenue, Friday
night Past Worthy Patriarch John C.
Foster, presiding. After the routine
business of the division had bee trans
acted informal arrangements were made
for holding open-air meetings in the
near future, and If plans do not miscarry
the meetings will be a source of great
pleasure to the members. Under the good
OF the order Brothers Foster. Campbell.
Ridgely, Ball and Hughes and Sisters
Ward and Kaldenback entertained the
division with Appropriate remarks The
division is planning another open meet
ing to take place before the real hot
weather sets in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
SeabOard Air Lime
SCHEDULE,

1905 An. DAILY-"Florida Fast Mail"
Through coaches and Pullman sleepers to Sa.
Vile to Tampa. Through sleeper to Atlanta.
4:25 PM DAILY-"The Flamingo." Through
coaches and Pullman sleepers to Jacksonvil
st. Augustine. Palm Beach. Miami and Knights
Key. Connections for Havana. Dining
7:25 PM. DAILY-''Seaboard Express"
Through coaches and Pullman sleepers Savan-
NAH Jacksonville and Tampa. Also Atlanta,
Birmingham and Memphis. Dining cars.
Ticket Office 141S New York ave. NV.
e. A. HARDWOOD. C. T. A.
Portsmouth. Va Washington, d. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
RAILROADS.
Atlantic Coast Line

.srhe standard Railroad Of the SOUTH z
Notice.-Time Of arrivals and departures and
connections not guaranteed.
400 am. Through sleeping cars and
coaches to Jacksonville.
4:O5 pm daily-Through sleeping cars to Jack
sonville Fla: Port Tampa, Fla. Nor Havana)1
knights Key flor Havana). Solid Florida train
through Charleston and Savannah. Through
coaches to Jacksonville UNEXCELLED DIN.
ING CAR SERVICE.
1000 pm. daily-"Palmetto Lmited'-New
train to Florida: through sleepers to Jackson.
ville st. Petersburg. Fla: Charleston. s. G.;
Savannah. Augusta, Atlanta, Ca, and Whining.
ton n. c.: dining cars and coaches.
Ticket Office. 1919 NEW YORK AVE.
GEO. p. JAMES, D. p. A., Washington. D. Q.
T. c. WHITE. G. p. A: W. J. CRAIG. p. Z.
NJ. Wilmington ". G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
Discussion of Railway Accounting

A. II. Plant, controller of the South
ern Railway Company. will address the
Association of American Government Ac-
oountants tomorrow evening in the pub
lie assembly hall of the Public Library
a X and 9th streets on Railway Ac-
counting and the Preparation of Young
Men for the Accounting Profession" The
meeting will he open to the general pub
lie as well as to the membership.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
Boy Bitten by Dog.

Michael O'Donnell, six years old. whose
parents reside at 2I30 l. street northwest,
was bitten on his right arm and leg
Yesterday afternoon by a dog belonging
10 Mrs. Crawford of 21i5 X street His
wounds, which were slight, We're dressed
by the family physician.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
Railway Sued for Damages.

Damages to the extent of $1,000 Is
asked in a suit filed yesterday by F1ossie
L. Thompson against the Anacostia and
Potomac River Railroad Company.
Through Attorneys NJ. N. Richardson and
c. s Shreve she alleges hat the sudden
starting of a car from which she was at
tempting to alight April at Delaware
avenue and c street northeast caused
her to fall and sustain severe injury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
Star Office Visitors.

The following visitors registered yester-
day at The Star office: e. F. Heuer
and wife. Fort Wayne, Ind; G. w.
Sitter, johnson City, Tenn; Charles
Farquhar, Manassas. Va: M. Lee
Hirsch and wife, New York city. N. Y:
L. q. Van Pelt. Harrisonburg. Va: w.
A Tuck and B. W. Duvall. Germantown.
W. c. Moore. Belington, W. Va: P. NJ
Daily, Eureka, Cal: DR.. w. p. Kistler
and wife. Allentown. Pa: Marie kosten-
bader. Catasauqua, Pa; Matte Leclaire,
Boston. Mass; Margaret Dyer, w. L.
Widear and ID. King, New York city.
N. Y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
Cyclist Bumps Into Auto.

Herbert Jarboe, fourteen years oiu,
rode his bicycle against the rear end Of
an automobile, near the intersection Of
9th and I streets northwest. yesterday
afternoon. He was thrown and slightly
injured about his legs. The police of the
sixth precinct took him to the Casualty
Hospital for treatment. His home is at
4O7 9th street northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
Mrs. John Hay Donates $1,000.

AZ a result Of the meeting held at the
home of Mrs. Herbert Wadsworth. 1901
Massachusetts, avenue, Wednesday last.
in the interest of the Colored Social Set
Element S1.OOO has been received from
Mrs. John Hay.
There remains So. 80 to be raised before
the new settlement house recently erected
wall be Tree OF debt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
BALE OF HAY FELL ON HIM.
Christopher Dice, Sixty-Nine Years
Old. Nav Have Fractured Skull,

A bale of hay fell on the head of
Christopher Dice yesterday afternoon
and he is badly hurt. Mr.. DICE, who Is
sixty-nine years of age, was. passing
through the alley in the rear of the feed
store at 1444 p street northwest when
it happened. Conclusion OF the brain
and possible fracture OF the skull was
discovered when he reached the Emer-
gency Hospital.
Later relatives took him home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
Mr.. Lansburgh Convalescent.

The many friends of Mr. Gustave Lans-
burgll, tho senior member of the firm
OF I.ansburgh n Brother, are glad to
know he is Cunvalescent at his home,
having passed the last two months in a
hospital. following a serious operation
1Ir. Lansburgh was seventy one years old
his last birthday and apprehension was
felt at first regarding his condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
Inquiry Into Baby's Death.

Coroner hewitt was summoned to 82S
z street northwest yesterday afternoon
to investigate the death of Irwin Mat
thews, colored. three months old. There
had been no physician in attendance
during the childS last illness. A Ger
tificate of death from natural causes
was given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
North German LlOyd

MAY SAIILNGS FROM BALTIMORE.
IS. ..Brandenburg." 1880 tons. -. Wed. May 4
SIS s..Nain," 10, 200 tons. ......... We'd, May II
So. '"Rhein,' TO- 200 tons. Wed, May Is
wireless Telegraphy. Submarine Signaling
ONE CABIN ONLY.
Second Cabin Passage. $50 and mp
Oberammergau Passion Play
Send for booklet chow TO SEE GERMANY"
North German Lloyd Travellers Checks good
all over the world.
For particulars apply to
North German Lloyd, us 14th Ut. NV.
Edw F. Droop & Sons Co., G and 18th sts NV.
George W. Moss, l411 G st. NV. ap14 It's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
Injuries His Head in Fall,

John H. David. colored. fifty-siX years
old. was treated at the Emergency Hos
pital Yesterday afternoon for slight in
jury TO his head. The injured man, who
lives at 1914 o street, fell from the Sec
ond to the first floor at 615 18th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
Blaze in Electric r. r. Station.

capt Henry Schneider of the seventh
police precinct and Detective McGill
Grove extinguished fire which was dis
covered yesterday afternoon beneath the
floor of the station at the New Cut road
Gin the line of the Cabin John Bridge
branch of the Washington Railway and
Electric Company. The fire was Of I'M
known origin. But little damage resulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17

Best tailoring for men. Owen, 1904 Fl.
-AdVt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
Held for Grand Jury's Action.

Samuel Smith and William Peacock. re-
Gently arrested for breaking into a lunch
room on Pennsylvania avenue, near 10th
street, March IA. entered pleas of not
euiIty in the Police Court to charges
Of HOUSEKEEPING. and were each
held in $1,000 bond for the action of the
grand jury. In default of bond they
were committed. The complainant IL
John j. Noonan, owner of the lunchroom
Detectives Howes and Messer Of thu drst
precinCt made the arrestA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
AMONG THE JONADABS.
Revival of Interest in the Order
Reported.

In the councils Of the order of Jonadab
a revival of interest is reported, shown by
the increased attendance, the initiation
of candidates and the return of some in
active members to Jealous work. The out
look is brighter than ever Friday night
there was gala time at Pioneer Coun-
Gil, the eleventh anniversary of the ini-
tiation of c. F. Sudworth, the sovereign
chief. in the order being celebrated. All
the councils were represented, and after
of addresses, selections Of music and dis
cussion of refreshments continued until
midnight.
Best tailoring for men. Owen, 1904 Fl.
1x-f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
Robbed While He Silent.

Burglars visited the house of Perry Tall
bert. 1906 II street northwest, Friday
night or early yesterday morning and
got pair of trousers belonging to Mr.
Talbert, SI2 in cash, two keys and a pen
knife The theft was committed in the
room in which Mr.. Talbert was sleep
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
TO ILLUMINATE TAXIMETER.
Every Taxicab Will Have to Garry
a Light Inside.

In spite of protests on the part of the
proprietors Of the taxicab companies. the
Commissioners are about ready to make
every taxicab carry a permanent light at
night. blazing full upon the taximeter SO
that the midnight rider can see for him.
self just how the breach between his
pocketbook and the fare is progressing.
The taxicab companies got advance in
formation of the intention Of the Commits
sioners to keep light shining on the
taximeter as 1t clicked forth In ten-cent
clicks the status of the evening JOY ride.
They Immediately protested. One OF the
COMPANIES declared that IT would be an
impossible regulation. 1t suggested a
push button light, but this did not meet
the approval of the hack inspector
What the taxicabs will probably have
to adopt is an oil lamp.
GUIDES Flowers Are superb.
The finest homegrown specimens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17

j. j. Lightfoot, dealer at stand $40.
Center market. yesterday complained to
the police that So had disappeared from
his stand. The money was taken from
his cash drawer. and he explained he had
no reason to suspect any particular per-
son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
Do You Need Monex1

DO You Need Money!
You can buy 1t with your brain or
hands, exchange real or personal property
for 1t. or borrow 1t on collateral Use
the classified columns Of The Star to let
the man with money know what you have
to exchange for It
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17

Holiness Homemade Pies Are Great.
The most delicious. most wholesome
pies made. Crisp, haky crusts. gener-
ously filed with home-prepared filings.
All favorite kinds. delivered direct, 2Oc
Homemade Milk Bread. &C. Holmes
Bakery, 107 F st. NV. Tel. NJ. 4537.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
Auto and Car in Collision.

An automobile owned by a. G. Kent of
14lG II street northwest collided with a
street car at 9TH and III streets yesterday
afternoon. Both vehicles were damaged
but nobody was injured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
CITY ITEMS.
Mrs. Manning,

Mrs. Manning, Sole Agent for Mary Scott
Rowlands famous HYGIENE Facial Prep
arations, at 1902 H st. NV, has received
large stock of the goods-is prepared
to fill all orders in and out of the city
promptly. Manicuring & Hair Dressing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
MAKE THINGS GROW.
Washington Flower Guilds
Work for Civic Betterment.
YARDS MADE TO BLOSSOM
Kitchen Gardens Cultivated by Al
ley Dwellers From Seeds Do
mated by Organization.

The Identification of this city, as pro-
posed by individuals and organizations is
heartily Endorsed by the Washington
Flower Guild. which has record of
thirteen years of organized and success
full work for civic betterment, especially
In the direction Of tidy and beautiful
yards and kitchen gardens for the people
Of the poorer class.
E. c. Ions. secretary of the guild, has
sent to The Star a statement on the SUBJ
ject
Many of our citizens, progressive and
conservative alike he said, ''are en-
Enthusiastically planning and organizing
with view to civic betterment in various
ways, especially to inspire everywhere a
love OF order, cleanliness and beauty
which shall convert the waste places of
the city into garden spots.
1t is of interest to know that along
these lines for the past thirteen years an
almost Incredible amount of work has
already been quietly accomplished by the
Washington branch Of the National Flow
err Guild.
Neighborhoods Made to Bloom.
1T is not only to hospitals. charitable
institutions, settlement workers and the
found, that the choicest cut flowers.
blooming plants, fruits and jellies are
sent every Thursday morning throughout
the year, but by the distribution OF thou
sands of shrubs, hardy plants and vines
interest has been awakened in whole
neighborhoods. unsightly places have been
cleaned up and beautified and worthy
spirit of emulation aroused.
'Of greater Importance yet, by the dis
trfhlfi0n nf thousands ma a nf
vegetable seeds. corn. potatoes, cabbage
plants, etc, an increasing number of
kitchen gardens has been laid out and
maintained in various localities. Boys
who would otherwise have roamed the
streets have devoted the summer to rails
ing vegetables, each boy having some for
his own family, and selling a portion to
contribute to the local fund.
"A recent sectional report to the board
of managers tells Of conditions and re-
suits.
Vegetables in Back Gardens.
"A first season in a congested alley,
with diminutive back yards, cannot be ex-
pected to show many garden triumphs
over ashes. clutter, chickens, cats and
rats Nevertheless Blagden's alley had
last summer eight little attempts at rails
ing flowers and vegetables.
One resulted In an attractive bed of
petunias and it's old shack became beau
tiful with the hyacinth bean. Another re-
joiced in zinnias and an enormous castor
bean, the wonder Of the alley
Cypress vine and morning gIories re-
deemed some unsightly fences. Some to-
matoes were gathered from much-endur-
ing vines, and one woman gave affection
ate care to two hills of sweet corn
Larger results are hoped for next season.
'The thanks of the alley and it's Little
Boys Club were given to the guild, which
furnished generous supply Of Seeds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17

With People who Are Particular
to get the best PERFECTION GINGER
ALE is a strong favorite. Possesses just
the proper snap and flavor. Grocers or
phone Arlington Bottling Co., West 81.
/. ap16-5d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
caverly's plumbing. 1881 q NV.

Carpenter Repairs, Small or Large.
c. d. Collins. TO 18th NV Phone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
Vegetables in Back Gardens.

J. III. Small 4 Sons, Florists,
14th and G sts., Washington; Waldorf.
Astoria and 1883 Broadway, New York
Specially OF New York steamer orders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17

Str. Macalester Makes the First
Sunday trip OF the season Sunday, April
II, 2:30 pm. 40 miles down tho Potomac
and return: round trip, 25 cents: special
attention to cafe and buffet. ap12-5d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17

DObyn's, 18th and Colunsbia Road.
Those in the vicinity OF 18th and CO.
lumbia road having no telephone may
leave Star Want Ads at Dobyns Phar-
macy, 18th street and Columbia road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17

Artistic Bouquets for April Brides.
Choicest floral specimens. Shaffer, 14th&I.
-AGvt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17

S1.2S to Baltimore and Return
today via Baltimore ad Ohio f. r.
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17

Leese Bifocals Are
Perfection Itself.
The Leese method of fusing lenses Is su-
perior to all others. So e1pertly is the work
done that no division line is visible.
MI. A. Leese, Aan s1. ats ,t o oM
ap15-l0d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17

Coldenstroth's, 1913 Pa. Ave.
Ladies orchestra every evening. to IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

MARYLAND DELAWARE AND VIRGTNIA
RAILWAY co.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MAY Is
Steamers leave Washington every Monday,
landings and Baltimore. arriving at Baltimore
early Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday ut pm,
arriving In Washington early Monday Wednes-
be prepaid. Passenger accommodations strictly
hrst-class. Electrically lighted. and cuisine per.
STEPHENSON BRO. Agents.
Telephone Main 745. 7th st. Wharf
rnv1l.tf 70