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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
DELEGATES ARE CHOSEN
WILL REPRESENT DIOCESE AT
ANGLICAN CONVENTION.
Bishop of Washington Is Given
$4,000 for Diocesan Mis-
sion Work.

Delegates to the triennial convention
of the American Branch of the Anglican
Church were chosen at the closing session
of the Episcopal diocesan convention held
in ST. Marks Episcopal Church last
night. The Bishop of Washington pre-
sided and near the close of the session
the election of the following were an
nounced as the delegates and alternates:
Clerical-Revs. Randolph II. McKim, r.
F. Williams, a. S. JOHNS and X. c.
Smith.
Lay-A S. Browne. Charles Ii. Stanley.
DR.. William {. RiveS and James II. Tay-
lor.
The alternateS chosen were:
Dudley, Frederick 3. Howdcn and Charles
e. Buck
Lay-Admiral NJ. T. Endicott. Thomas
Hyde, Melville Church and William II.
Singleton.
The sum of 5000 was placed at the dis
posal of the bishop for diocesan missions
Although the matter of selecting an arch
deacon for the diocese was discussed no
action was taken.
The standing committee Of the diocese
was made up of Rev. Charles E. Buck
r. H. MCI<im, II. p Williams and r. J.
Packard, and DIR. w. c. RiveS, Melville
Church and J. III. Gordon. The list for
the board of missions included: Rev. c.
f.. Buck, G. r. Dudley, J. ii. w. Blake
and j. a. Aspinwall and DR.. w. c. Rives,
S. f. Kramer, Melville Church and j. IL.
Taylor.
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JOSEPH T. WOLFE DEAD.
Funeral Here for Electrical Engi-
neer Who Died in California.

The funeral services for Joseph T.
Wolfe, son of Mrs. Maria Magruder
Wolfe and the late Frank Wolfe. will
be held at st. AlOysius Church tomor-
row morning 1T IL O'Clock.
His death occurred May 6 at Los An
geles, Cal. after short illness. ne
deceased was born in Philadelphia thir-
ty-e.ght years ago, and lived there part
of the time and in this city during his
boyhoOd.
Educated at Georgetown University. he
began his career as an electrical engineer
with the Westinghouse company in Pitts
burg. He installed the electric power in
the Victor-Cripple Creek district in Colo
RADIO, and for two years was at the Paris
exposition with the Westinghouse COM
pany.
He spent four years IN Australia and
New Zealand, representing engineering
concerns, and at his death was superln-
tendent of the Emeralda Power Com
pany at Tonopah, New.
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INVITED TO BALTIMORE.
Chemical Society Members to Listen
to Scientific Papers,

The Chemical Society of Washington
has accepted an invitation to visit Johns
Hopkins University. Baltimore, the even
ing of May 81. at which time special pa
pers on the results Of recent chemical in
vestigations will be read by members OF
the university faculty. The invitation was
extended on behalf OF the Johns Hopkins
University by Prof. AGREE at a meeting
of the society last night in the lecture
room of the Public Library.
The following papers were read before
the society last night: The exact deter
mination of sulphur and barium in the
presence of alkali salts" by l. X. Phelps;
''Oil cement treatment" by a. s. Cushing
1.-The compleXity of the humus extract of
Soils by f. G. Story, and THE separa-
ton and determination of cadmium in the
presence of "copper"" by Edwin A. hill.
The paper OF Mr.. Gushing was regarded
as of special interest in view of recent
experiments having as their object more
durable cement blocks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
SURVEY MEN AT FEAST.
BALLINGER LAUDED AS FRIEND
OF CONSERVATION.
Public Coming to Appreciation of
the Work of Government
Topographers.

Topographers Of the United States
geological survey held their tenth annual
smoker and banquet at the Arlington
Hotel last night. 1t had been expected
that Secretary Ballinger would be pres
ent, but press Of business kept him
away
The speakers were Fred bennett, COM
missioner Of the general land Office: Dr.
George Otis Smith, director of the geo.
logical survey; DIR. c. w. Hayes, chief
geologtst: r. B. Marshall, chief geos-
rapher: DR.. ]. A. Holmes. chief tech
nologist. and NJ. o. Leighton, chief Of
the photographic bureau.
The speeches touched upon conserya-
ton. Secretary Ballinger's merits i'm the
conservation field. the benefits of the
Topographic branch of the survey, and
other topics OF professional and depart
mental interest.
DR.. Smith said too much stress was
laid on conservation for future genera
tionS. when the present generation might
be able to reap the benefits. Mr.. Leigh
ton said that the railroads Of the coun-
try were now consulting topographic
maps before making improvements. and
that the reason for SO many changes in
the roads today were due to poor engi-
neering OF years ago. He said that the
Wabash road saved $4,000 by it's use of
government maps in getting into Pitts
burg.
A set Of screen views We're shown in
connection with a paper on Thirty
Years Evolution Of Topography" by the
chief geographer, r. b. Marshall, who
lauded Secretary Ballinger as a man
whom We know is one Of the ablest and
most learned of the real conservationists
Of the country
Among the guests were Assistant Sec
rotary of the Interior Peirce, Waldemar
Lindgren, George F. Becker, DIR. d. T.
Day and w. c. Mendenhall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
Every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways. both days. except Royal linn
ited.-Adyt
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West Virginians Plan Outing.

The West Virginia Associations com
mittee on annual function last night
completed arrangements for the excur-
sion TO Chesapeake Beach. planned for to-
morrow. Many of the members. 1t was
stated, will leave for the resort on the
regular morning train. but special train
will be run at 1:30 pm. from the Dis
trict line Provision has been made SO
that all who desire TO do so NAV obtain
n shad dinner at the beach. The pro-
gram will include boating. fishing and
grabbing and other amusements. The spe-
ciaI train returning to the District line
is scheduled to leave Chesapeake Beach
at $50 pm. II the weather conditions
permit there will probably be five hundred
participants in the outing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
vICTIMIZED LODGING HOUSES.
Applicant for Quarters Picked Up
What Valuables Were Around.

Admitting many thefts from rooming
houses. where he appeared in the role
of an applicant for lodging, and explain
ing that he needed the money, Paul c.
Werner was arrested yesterday afternoon
by Detectives Baur and Cornwell
During the last three weeks the police
have received a number of complaints
from keepers Of rooming houses of thefts
committed by young man who pretend
ed he wanted to rent a room. The pris-
oner ADMITS he is the young man COM
planned against.
II was down and out" he told In
spector BOardman.
The prisoner says he is native of
Germany. He came here three weeks
ago from Jersey City. Without funds
and out OF employment, he said, ne went
to houses to look at rooms and picked
up what cash and articles of jeweIry he
found.
About fifteen charges will be preferred
against him when he appears in the Po-
lice Court tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
General Fund in View.

There will be discussion of a plan
to raise n general fund TO be used to
bring conventions to Washington and to
look after the entertainment, in part at
least. OF the visitors who come to Wash
ington. 1t is probable, too, that there
will be discussion of the project erect
great convention hall In Washington. a
project, which has already been outlined
by Mrs. Ii. l.. Dimmock of New York in
ner Efforts to erect memorial to George
washington in the National Capital.
Inc announcement that President Taft
Favored holding two celebrations at the
time of the opening of the Panama canal
one on the Pacific and one on the Attain
tic coast. has given new life to Wash
inston's hopes for a great celebration at
that time. 1t is conceded that the cele-
grafton on the Pacific coast will go to
San Francisco. But Washington is now
going to hustle for the honor of holding
the great celebration in the east
Approves the Presidents idea.
When he issued his call for the meet
ing next Thursday night President GUIDE
said that President Taft's idea for a
joint celebration on both coasts appealed
to him.
washington cannot compete with San
francisco on money basis, and if the
CITY winch offers the biggest sum is to
get the exposition it will go to San
Francisco, which has already announced
that it Will subscribe $5,OOO,VJO, and then
more. But while San Francisco c-.n fur
nlsh the industrial features of the cele-
Dration of the canal opening Washing
ton cal furnish the national features of
the event.
Il believe that Congress would be will
ling to appropriate for d building to be
erected here as a memorial of the COM
pletion of the great canal"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13

AMUsEMENTS TONIGHT.

National-The Aborn Opera Company
In lei Captain" SIS pm
Columbia-The Columbia Players In
Girls" SIS pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville, SIS PM
New Acknowledgements S:l5 Pm
Gayety-The Bowery Buriesquers
Sis pm
New Lyceum-Cole and Johnson IN
THE Red Moon" S:1o pm.
Casino-Vaudeville and moving PIC
lures, 1 am. to IL pm.
Observation-Disclosures and moving Pic
lures, to and to IL pm.
The Arcade, nth and Park roao-
Moving pictures and other amusements'
The Midway 14th and Park road
Fun for every one, $50 to ana 10
IL pm.
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INDIANA SOCIETY REUNION.
Enjoyable Meeting Of 800 Members
in PVthian Temple.

About GO members of the Indiana So
ciety met in Pythian Temple last even
ing and enjoyed music, speaking and
dancing President Thomas l.. Jones
was authorized to buy 100 society en-
blems embodying design submitted
by the emblem committee. a committee
Oh arrangements was named for the an
nual excursion down the Potomac.
Representatives Barnhart and Morrison
of Indiana We're among the speakers.
The musical program follows. Bass
solo, q. n. Lineback: soprano solo, Mrs
Arthur G. Dunn; recitation, Talbot o.
Pulizzi: Contralto SOLO. Miss Louise Afilli-
ken: tenor solo. Thomas l.. Jones; recita
ton, Mss Mary Trusler: a quartet of
three violinS and a piano, Miss Hettie
Crouch at the piano. The violinists were
Misses Nan Dougherty and Pauline Scott
and Walter Crouch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
ROSIE SMITH MAY RECOVER.
Shot by Her Husband, Who After
ward Killed Himself

Rosie Smith, colOred, who was shot yes
terday afternoon by her husband, Noah
Smith, who afterward committed suicide,
is under treatment at the Homeopathic
Hospital. Her condition is critical, but
she may recover.
Smiths body was taken to the morgue
Rosie Smith. whose maiden name was
Desmond. formerly lived in Westmore-
land county, Va. She had been working
recently. and yesterday when she re-
turned home her husband quarreled with
her and shot her.
After the first shot the woman ran to
the room Of John Smith. an elderly col
Ored man. and asked for protection, but
before the latter could intervene the hus-
band fired a second shot at his Wife He
then shot himself, dying instantly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
PHARMACISTS END SESSION.
Revision of Pharmacopeia to Be
Completed Within Two Years.

The ninth decennial United States Phar-
macOpeial convention completed its ses-
sions at the New Willard Hotel yesterday
afternoon and adjourned. A meeting of
the executive committee of the conven-
ton was held at the New Willard this
morning for the purpose of discussing
routine business. but the great ma jority
Of the delegates to the convention have
already lett Washington.
The work of the convention for the next
ten years rests with the board of trus-
tees and The committee on revision of the
standard Pharmacopeia. The revision
committee will make the revision OF the
book quickly as possible, and IL is
hoped TO have il completed within a year
Or Two at the most. II will be the duty
OF the board of trustees to see that the
book is sold to advantage and to care for
the finances of the convention
The next meeting of the convention will
be in Washington in 1920.
Watch for a city at Randle Highlands
-AlYt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
WILL INTEREST CHILDREN.
Shetland Ponies and Colts to Be
Shown at S. Kann. Sons e. Co

Two Shetland ponies that are no bigger
than toys and their still smaller baby
colts will be exhibited in the toy depart
ment OF S. kann. Sons & Co.'S store to-
morrow, and all children in Washington
are invited to see the little creatures.
Chiquita, one of the tiny mothers. is
eight years old. Her colt is only four
days old. The other mother is Mona OF
Icons. She is five years Old and her
colt was bern ten days ago. These little
animals are said to lie the smallest In
this country.
All of the children who visit the toy
department of kann's tomorrow will be
given copies OF - little book entitled
Little Miss Muffett in Different Lands"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
YACHT R0XANA GOING NORTH.
Will Soon Sail for New London.
Overhauling of the Seabelle.

The steam yacht Roxana, belonging to
Larz Anderson. which left here about
three weeks ago for Annapolis and was
expected to return to this port before go
ing north for the summer. will not appear
in port here again until next fall. a mes
sage received here from one Of the crew
of the vessel, which is lying at Annapolis,
states that within the next day or two
she will sail for New London and will
probably remain on the New England
coast until October.
The auxiliary power sloop Seabelle, be-
longing to Henry Seymour of this city,
which is to go TO New England waters, as
usual, this summer, is lying in the stream
while Capt. Bell OyerhaulS her and puts
her in order for service. Next week she
will haul out on Benefits railway for at
tention to hull under water and for clean
ing and painting. About the middle of
June she will leave here for New England,
to be gone the entire summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13

COldenstrOth's, 1413 Pa. Ave.
Ladies' orchestra every evening. = TO IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
New D. of A. Lodge Formed.

The Daughters of America established
new lodge at Tenleytown last evening.
Stae Councillor Lola r. Hauptman was the
instituting officer. She assisted by
the drill team OF MiZpah Council. No ).
of Georgetown. Mrs. Mabel Vaux the
organizer. was compliirented by State
Secretary G. II. Miller. The Esther COun-
Gil No. - will meet the second and
fourth Thursdays in the Masonic Temple
Tenleytown
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
FOUR SENT TO HOSPITAL.
Patients Suffering From Injuries In
aicted With Weapons.

George Augustus. colored. a resident OF
johnson Hill. Va, was treated at the
Emergency Hospital last night for Il stab
wound received when he engaged in an
ARRAY with another colored man.
Rose johnson, coiored. was in a row in
Slate alley with two other colored women.
One struck her with bottle, infiicting u
painful scalp wound. which was dressed
at the Emergency Hospital.
William Stone engaged In a domestic
row at 21O3 18th street about 1910 O'Clock
last night, and when taken to the Elmer
gency Hospital it was found an incised
wound of his scalp had been inflicted He
said il mad been done with q razor. He
left the hospital as soon as he received
treatment
During row at Al l street northwest
about 10 o'clock last night Waverly Lewis,
colored, residing at 2OS o street north
west. was struck with a bucket and cut on
his forehead. He received treatment at
the Homeopathic Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
PLANO DEALERS MEET.
President E. H. Droop Presides Over
National Association.

The National Association Of Piano Deal
ers, Of which Edward H Droop of this
city is president, opened its annual con-
vention today In Richmond, Va, and the
sessions will continue until May 81. Presi-
dent Droop will deliver his address to-
morrow, and it is understood he will give
timely references to several features Of
the piano trade, particularly as regards
the development of the merchant marine
as a means of extending the trade Of
American piano manufacturers with the
Latin-American countries. In connection
with the convention there is an exhibit
of pianos in the Richmond Horse Show
building, that structure having been re-
modelled especially for use by the piano
manufacturers of the country.
Each day of the convention will have
its own special musical feature, and
among the events planned are concerts
by the Boston Symphony Orchestra and
by the Marine Band. and song recital
by quartet from the Manhattan Opera
House, New York.
Business sessions of the convention Will
be held in the Jefferson Hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
CHAPTER HOLDS ELECTION.
}. A. r. Organization in Annual
Session at Silver Spring.

Potomac Chapter, d. a. R., elected the
following officers yesterday: Regent, Mrs.
Wanamaker: vice regent, Mrs. Quirrold;
recording secretary. Miss Clark: CORE
spending secretary, Miss Keathley: treas
urer Miss Hudson; registrar, Mrs. b.
dell: historian, Miss Giltilhen; chaplain,
Miss Branch.
The meeting was held in the home of
Mrs. w. Newman, in Silver Spring, Nd.
Mrs. Ludlow, the retiring regent, read a
paper on the growth of the chapter in
the past year. Refreshments were served,
and the members of the chapter were en-
tertained with a musical program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
Vanity Fair"

III Vanity Fair" which will be the Of
fering at the Gayety Theater next week,
the management has paid particular at.
tention to the chorus. VANITY Fair was
staged by Mr.. Frank Tannehill. and in
the company this season are Billie
Richie, Dick McAllister, Winifred Fran
els. Charles Carbon. Clark and Turner,
Media Noble, the Cycling Brunettes, Wal
ter NeUhel, etc. AS an extra added at
traction Conchitte, the Hindoo nautch
dancer, has been engaged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13

W. f. Leishear of Rockville, Nd, was
injured last night about o'clock by be-
ing struck by an electric car while cross
ing the tracks on Georgia avenue, near
Brightwood At Freedmens Hospital the
surgeons found his jaw was fractured
Mr.. Leishear was i'm a daZed condition
when picked up. He quickly recovered
from the shock. however. and was able to
go home after he had received treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
DEATH OF MRS. PHILIP MOHUN.
Sad Event Occurred in Philadelphia
Yesterday.

Washington relatives received word yes
terday of the death of Mrs. Philip V.
Mohun. wife OF Lieut. Commander Mohun.
l.. s. n The sad event occurred in Phil
adelphia and has been a great shock TO
her immediate family. as well as large
circle of friends. The deceased was the
daughter of Gen. Meredith, one of the
noted officers of the of the civil war. The
family home is in Buffalo. \. V, where
the funeral will take place at the Church
of the Blessed Sacrament. where the mar
rage OF Mr.. and Mrs. Mohun also occur
red.
Mrs Claire II. Mohun, mother of Lieut..
Commander Mohun, resides in this city at
2I24 California avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
SERVICES IN MEMORY OF
DECEASED GAR. MEMBERS
Lincoln Post and Lincoln w. r. C..
to Hold Ceremonies at First
Congregational Church.

Memorial services for deceased men,
bers will be held in the First Congrega-
tional Church next Sunday evening by
Lincoln Post, No. 2. G. A. R., assisted
by Lincoln Corps. No. 5, w. r. c. Rev.
DR.. Woodrow, pastor of the church. will
deliver an address.
j. T.. McCabe, commander of the post,
Will speak and the records of the deceas-
ed members will be read by S. w. Nc
Elderly. adjutant. There will be an or
gan recital and music by a choir.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
Garden Party Indoors.

Inclement weather forced the ladies of
Pierce Guild Auxiliary To hold their gar
den party indoors at the Washington Asy-
lum for Foundlings, 1715 18th street yes
terday. Despite the rain, however. many
persons attended and the sale OF fancy
work, which was held at the same time,
was we'll patronized. The proceeds W III
go toward the support OF the institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
Treated for Slight Injuries.

Joseph Goldman was treated at the Cas-
ualty Hospital yesterday afternoon for
slight injuries he received by being thrown
from his bicycle by a collision between the
bicycle and an automobile belonging to the
Washington Coach Company at rennSyl-
vania avenue and Sd street northwest
Goldman resides at ia Sd street north
west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
CITED IN BANKRUPTCY.
Haberdasher Auerbach Summoned
at Instance of Creditors.

Justice Anderson has cited Joseph
Auerbach. haberdasher. at 613 14th
street northwest, to show cause, May
q, why he should not be adjudged
bankrupt.
The rule is issued on the petition Of
Cluett, Peabody & Co. and other
creditors, who allege that Mr.. Auer-
bach is insOlvent, and that he commit
ted an act of bankruptcy by returning
$1,000 worth of goods to one of his
creditors April % last. Attorney L. r
Loving represents the petitioners.
A petition in involuntary bankruptcy
has also been filed against Samuel D.
Houck, who conducts a harness bust
ness at 3OS 10th street northwest. Sew
eral of his creditors, through Attorney
l.. p. Loving, charge insolvency, and
allege that he transferred his property
in square 153 while inSolvent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13

House Repairing a Speciality.
= ID. Collins, 119 18th NV. Phone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13

Singers Suits to Order, 1926.
Satisfaction or money back. ITO F st
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
AS SOME KNOW THE CITY.
DR.. Ufford Will Address Epworth
League Sunday Evening.

DR.. Walter S. Uford. general secre-
tary OF the Associated Charities. has ac-
cepted an invitation to address, the men,
,bers of the Epworth League at Hamline
Methodist Episcopal Church. 9th and p
streets, next Sunday evening at 6:JO
O'Clock, taking as his subject Washing
ton as Some Know It. The address will
be illustrated with stereopticon views
George v. Blakely. tenor. will sing solo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
Fine New Furniture

at auction. Saturday morning, conmehc-
ing IL O'Clock Solid mahogany and quar-
tered oak extension tables dining cEairs
brffets. china closets. bureaus. chiffoniers
brass beds bookcases. chevalS, large va
riety of beautiful chairs and rockers
library and parlor tables. and numerous
other handsome furnishings Tor every
room I'm the home No charge for holding
purchases for later removal. Terms cash.
Wilson & Mayors manufacturers auc-
tionecrs f.o7 and 100 @ street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
INGRAM CHURCH SERVICES.
Building Dedicated to Social and
Physical Welfare of Washington.

The Ingram Memorial Congregational
Church, at 10th street and Massachusetts
avenue northeast, was dedicated to the
social and physical welfare OF the peo-
pie CT Washington last night. Rev. DR..
Oliver Huckel of Baltimore. Representa-
tive Kopp Of Wisconsin and Rev. d. l..
Breed OF New York Were the speakers.
DR. Huckel said that the people of the
National Capital are fortunate in having
a church where the young can be brought
together for social, physical and spiritual
betterment. He declared that the church
is a seven-day one and stands for Gods
avs.
This evening the edifice will be dedi-
Cated to The CIVIC and patriotic better
Inent of the people. Rev. DIR. Charles H.
Richards of New York will speak on
The New America and Representative
L-enroot OF Wisconsin Will also make AN
address.