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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
LEESBURG AND VICINITY,
Prize List Issued for the Horse and
Colt Show.

special Correspondence OF The Star.
LEESBURG. Va. May Z. 1910
Sixteen OF the automobiles In the Rich
mond ,T1mes-Dispatch endurance run
passed through Leesburg Friday. The
speed law Of the town was not enforced
for the day, and the cars went through
the streets at top speed.
The Horse and Colt Show Association
OF Loudoun county has issued its prize
list for the ninth annual exhibition, to be
held near Leesburg. June s and 8.
There are thirty-six classes, some Of
the prizes amounting to over hundred
dollars. Silver cups are also offered in
some Of the classes.
William F.. Lynn has sold his farm,
known as Leavenworth, situated near
Airmont, Loudoun county, to Mr.. Whit.
man of Tazewell county, Va The es-
tate contains three hundred acres. and
the price paid was $4,000. Mr.. Whit.
man will take possession January 1.
Howard c. Rogers Of Hamilton. LOU
doun county, has sold valuable mare
to E. F. Hall OF Washington, d. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
SCHOONER KIBBLE SOLD.
Capt. Gibson Purchases-Will b
Used in Ereighting Work.

The two-masted river schooner George
w. kibble has been sold by Capt. Aleck
Watson OF this city to Capt. William
Gibson. and the latter has taken COM
mand Of the vessel and sailed for a river
point to load back to this city.
The Kibble during the past winter and
spring, under command Of Capt. Keith
Davis, was one of the most successful
of the fleet engaged in bringing oysters
in the shell from the Potomac beds to
the dealers here. Since purchasing the
vessel Capt. Gibson has given her an
overhauling and painting and has put her
in good order for service. She will be
employed in general freighting work on
the river.
The kibble is vessel of twelve gross
tons register and is forty-five feet long,
fourteen feet beam and four feet deep.
She was built at Wicomico river, Nd, in
1886 and halls from Alexandra.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
Whereabouts Of River Men.

Capt. Ollie Crowther, master of the tug
William H. Yerkes, jr., in service at
Baltimore, Is in the city on a short visit
to his family. He will rejoin his ship
tomorrow.
J. Harry Carter Of Washington. vessel
owner, is in Baltimore untangling knots
tllat have gathered. In the process Of
changing the name of the schooner John
Mc0inrlis to Mary Lee and OF having new
registry papers issued under the new
name.
master of the tug James -. carter. mas
entered the service Of the Columbia Gram
lite and Sand Company and will command
tugs owned by that firm.
Capt. Smith Houseman left here yester-
day afternoon, aboard the power launch
Isabel. for trip to Waterloo. St Mary
county. Nd. to bring his family hack to
this city. Capt. Houseman is alone on
the-trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
Southern Railway

n B.-Following schedule figures publishso
only Is information. and are aot guaranteed:
leans, Asheville am. and 10:45 pm. daily;
900 am daily for Chattanooga and Memphis;
For Roanoke, Knoxville. Cha ttanooga. BIZ
n,inrham New Orleans. 1910 pm. daily.
For Roanoke. Knoxville. Chs ttanooga, Mem.
phis, Nashville, 40 an. daily (slseping cas-
For Atlanta, Birmingham. Columbia. Chsrles-
ton. Augusta, Aiken. Savannah Jacksonvilis snd
Florida points, LIS Pm daily. -
Tourist cars for California Mon. Wed. Thur.
FRI. AIS Pm
Local for Harrisonburg. $50 am. daily: an
pm week days; for Strasburg Jet. Pm week
DAYS: for Danville. 7.3o an. daily. and fes
Charlottesville. $50 am and l.60 pm. dailys
FOR Warrenton, ass pm. daily and pm. veeb
days Frequent trains TO and from Blusmont.
I. g. BROWN, Geaeral AGENT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
THE STARS LONDON OFFICE.
Convenience for Washington Visitors
to the British Capital.

Tourists who are going to Europe this
summer will find The Star ONCE in Lon.
don a great convenience il advantage is
taken Of the facilities offered.
Washington people should first register
at The Star ONCE in Washington. where
they will be given a letter Of introduction
to the manager Of the London ofiice, at
Regent street. who will give full informa-
ton in regard to hotels, shops and what
to see. Every facility will be at the dis
posal Of travellers free of charge, and all
mail forwarded as desired.
The Star will always be found on file
at the London Office, and a complete in
formation bureau has been established
for the he8fft Of Washington peoo:e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
Is PARTLY RECOVERED.
c. B. Rogers, injured in Auto Acct
dent, Going to His Home.

Cephas B. Rogers. seventy-two years
old, retired silver manufacturer Of Mer-
iden. Conn.,, who suffered a complex
fracture OF the right hip when struck by
an automobile the night of March % at
14th and I streets, will he taken from
George Washington University Hospital
tomorrow morning and placed aboard the
Pennsylvania train for Boston. Dean Bor-
den Of the university medical school will
accompany him on the trip.
Mr.. Rogers will return to his home
froIn what was intended to be pleasure
trip with his wife, facing the probability
Of being deprived of the use of his leg
for the rest of his life. The leg was frac-
tured in three places and 1t is considered
doubtful II 1t will ever regain sufficient
strength to sustain the weight of his
body. although the bone has knitted to-
gether. An iron harness, or truss, has
been built for Mr.. Rogers, with the aid
of which he will be able to get about upon
clutches as soon as his strength returns.
The colored driver of the electric motor
vehicle which struck Mr.. Rogers Is at
liberty on bond, pending the outcome Of
Mr.. Rogers injuries. A charge Of reck-
less driving has been filed against him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
TWO ARE INITIATED.
Lincoln w. r. c., No. 6, Is in a
Prosperous Condition.

At the last meeting Of Lincoln w. r.
c., No. 6. two candidates were initiated.
The president, Mrs. Ellen S. Myers, pre-
sided, and the reports of committees
showed the corps to be in a prosperous
condition A feature of the meeting
was the presence Of the department
president, Mrs. Nora b. Atkinson, &C
companied by the department officers,
and tho past department president, Mrs
Mary A. Dow.
Mrs, Marion Lewis. chairman of the
corps executive committee. reported
that the next sewing circle would be
held at the home of the chaplain. Mrs
H. IL. Chatfeld. next Thursday, and
that the corps would entertain Lincoln
POST OF the Department Of the Potomac
Nav 90.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08

Woman Who Agreed to Change
Bill Robbed Of pocketbook.

Another oblfgfng and unsuspecting
money changer was the victim Of pocket
book snatcher yesterday afternoon when
Bette Lewis Of Arlington, Va, who con-
ducts a stand in the Center market, was
robbed Of $3.50 by two colored men.
The two men approached the woman on
Louisiana avenue between 9Th and 7th
streets northwest and said they had found
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES bill. which they
asked her to change She took her
purse from her pocket to oblige the two
men, but instead Of handing over the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES bill they grabbed her
purse and fed. The woman gave the
police a description Of the men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
DENIES THE CHARGE.
Robert F. Walter Accused Procur.
ing Money on Bad Check.

Robert r. Walter, manager of Luna
Park, was arrested yesterday afternoon
by Detectives Vermillion and Barbee and
held to answer a charge of false pre-
lenses. II is alleged by PlIny P. Craft of
S12 G. street southeast that he cashed a
worthless check for $50 for Walter. The
latter denies that the check was worth
less and says he will be able to prove his
Innocence when given an opportunity to
do SO.
The defendant was arrested in house
at Luna Park. He had the doors of the
structure fastened and it was not until
the officers threatened to demolish one
of them that he consented to open a door
and submit to arrest.
Walter furnished bond for his appear
ance in the Police Court tomorrow morn
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
Seabcard Air Lime
0CHEDULB.

1905 AN DAILY-"Florida Fast Mall
Through coaches and Pullman sleeDers to Sa-
Vile to Tampa. Through sleeper to Atlanta.
4:2S PM DAILY-"The F1amIngo" Through
coaches and Pullman sleepers to jacksonville.
St. Augustine. Palm Beach. Miami and kniehts
Key. Connections for Havana Dining cars .
7:26 Pm. DAILY-'.Seaboard Express. ;"
Through coaches and Pullman sleepers Ssvas-
nah. Jacksonville and Tampa. Also A-.anfa.
Birmingham and Memphis. Dining cars.
Ticket ONCE. 1913 New York ave. NV.
T. A. HARDWOOD. G. T. A.
C. B. RYAN G.PA.. G. z PHILLIPS. D.P. AZ
Portsmouth. Va. Washington. ID. o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
Commodore Barney and Bladensbure

The feature of the May meeting of the
Columbia Historical Society, which is to
be held In the banquet hall Of the Shore
ham Tuesday night, will be paper by
Michael /. Weller on Commodore Joshua
Barney and his part I'm the battle of
Bladensburg in the war Of 1872. The
paper has been prepared from historical
records which have recently como into
Mr.. Weller's possession and from other
sources. The reading Of the paper will
be followed by general discussion OF
Commodore Barney's career by members
OF the society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
WIRELESS FOR BAY STEAMERS.
Virginia and Louise Now Being Fit
ted Up.

The use of wireless telegraphy in
the merchant service Is extending to
steamers employed In service between
Baltimore and bay points.
The steamer Virginia of the Baltimore
Steam Packet Company. operating be-
tween Baltimore and Norfolk. Is at the
steel works, at Sparrows Point. Nd. hav-
ing q room built on her hurricane deck
in which the wireless outfit will be I'M
stalled. The steamer Louise Of the Tol-
chester Company. employed in running
excursions from Baltimore to Colchester
Beach. is also having the service placed
aboard her by representatives, Of the
United Wireless Telegraph Company Of
New York.
Within the next few months it is
Thought that the service will be extended
to other Chesapeake bay steamers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
NEW BUOY AT KETTLE BOTTOM.
Shoals to be Marked With Flash,
Changing Every Ten Seconds.

The new gas buoy to be established OPP
posite Wilkersons wharf, Va. to mark
the upper end Of the Kettle Bottom
shoals. win be placed In position about
the first OF the coming month. It will be
a white fash light, changing every ten
seconds.
The following notice regarding the new
light has been issued from the Office
OF Commander L. r. Steiguer. inspector
In charge Of this lighthouse district:
Potomac River. Nd. Kettle Bottom
shoals upper gas buoy. to be established.
About June 1. 1910, a b. & W. p. 8. conf
cal buoy. surmounted by a pyramidal
lattice-work, supporting a lens lantern.
showing q fixed white light during peri
DDS Of ten seconds, separated by eclipses
of ten seconds duration. will be estab-
lished in twenty-six feet Of water, along
side Kettle Bottom shoals upper bell
buoy, of Bluff point. Va, as an addition
al aid to navigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
VESSEL PROPERTY SALES.
Transactions Reported From Balti'
more in the Last Week.

more IN the Last Week.
Sales Of vessel property made in Balti-
more In the last week have been re-
corded at the Baltimore custom house
as follows:
One sixty-fourth of the schooner r.. T.
Rundlett, 27l tons. from r. T. White to
&c. NJ. Struvens. IS.
Sloop Roland B. French. six tons, from
Charles A. Ford to James F. Collington,
$75.
Steamer Esther Phillips, thirty-one
tons, from E. Alma Phillips to Atlantic
Transport Company Of West Virginia, 80
One-third Of schooner yacht Isolde.
|twenty-nine tons. form Walter Ancker
to Charles B. Roberts, jr.. $622.
One-f fifth Of schooner yacht Isolde from
Harry G. Skinner to Charles 3. Roberts,
jr.. 500.
One-fffth Of schooner yacht Isolde from
Charles B. Roberts, jr., to T. K. Stewart,
s..
Ons-flfth Of schooner yacht Isolde from
Charles B. Roberts. jr.. to George W.
Fleming, IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
FOR DEPOT AT BAREFOOT.
Residents Also Want Arlington Ave
nue. Made County Road.

The Bancroft (va.) Citizens Associa-
ton has resumed meetings. after q
temporary suspension. One Of the CHIEF
aims of the association is to secure a
depot and station agent at Bancroft
and the meeting Thursday was to take
action along that line.
It was resolved to ask the road COM
missioners to make a county road OF
Arlington avenue, the main street OF
the village, and continue 1t north as
far as Ballston. The BallstOn people
have been invited to Join in this effort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
Negro Charged With Horse Stealing

James Rollins. colored. giving his ad-
dress as 916 4th street northwest. was
brought here yesterday afternoon from
Baltimore by Detective OBrien and lock-
Cd ,rp to answer a charge Of grand lar
ceny.
1t is charged that he stole a horse.
buggy and harness from the stable of
Louis Rubin, 1014 1st street northwest
Thursday night. He will be given a
hearing in the Police Court tomorrow
Snorning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
PLANNING JULY 4 GAYETY.
Athletic Committee Organized for
Special Labors.

The athletic committee on a safe and
sane Fourth Of July met in the Board of
Trade rooms Friday evening. First steps
toward making definite plans were taken
when Chairman D. f. Wiber appointed
the following subcommittee:
Committee on medals and badges-Dan-
iel e. Garges. chairman; w. B. Hibbs. W.
G. Sullivan, D. s. Bliss and James A.
O'Shea.
Swimming committee-Dr. William Tin
dali, chairman; DR.. w. b. Hudson, Harry
w. Long, w. p. Bowie and Richard Wat
kins.
Track and field committee-Dr. d. E.
Wiber, chairman; Claude r. Zappone. c.
Edward Beckett, w. G. Stuart and Francis
II. Young.
Committee on printlng-W. c. Thacher.
chairman; John T. Meaney. and H. c..
Meyer.
Committee in charge Of folk Dances
James e. West, chairman; Otto Lueb-
kert and DR.. II. L. McBain.
Press committee-ThOmas Kirby, chair
man; ]. Ed Grillo, Thomas S. Rice, Will
liam Peet and s. T. Milliken.
The committee plans to make this a
ver-to-be-forgotten occasion and to
make the day such an enjoyable one that
the absence of fireworks will pass I'M
noticed.
The events will be divided into two
classes, junior and senior. The Junior
class will be closed to schoolboys four
teen years and under and weighing not
more than 1l6 pounds. The senior events
will be open to all, under the A. A. U.
sanction.
These classes will probably apply also
to the swimming events. This will be
finally decided by the swimming commit
tee.
Col. Cosby, superintendent OF buildings
and grounds, and DR.. Hudson, in charge
of the bathing beach. have put Potomac
Park and the bathing beach at the COM
mittee's disposal. These added facilities
should do much toward making the games
better and more attractive.
The field and track committee will meet
In a few days. At that time an order of
events will be decided upon and other
necessary rules and regulations will be
promulgated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08

william A. Hartranft. a dairyman of
1e7 7th street northeast. has filed q De-
tftion in voluntary bankruptcy. He
lists his debts at $2,262s5 and says
his assets will not exceed $685.. Attor.
ney w. f. Ambrose represents him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
Friendly Wrestle, Leg Fractured.

John Hagan. fOrty-two years old. who
resides at 40 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest. was taken to the Emergency
Hospita. yesterday afternoon from oil B
street northwest and treated for a frac-
ture of his left leg. He sustained the
injury by being thrown while engaged In
a friendly wrestling contest with a col
ofed man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08

The lecture by Justice Harlan Of the
United States Supreme Court, to have
been delivered last night before Howard
University Law School. in the university
library, has been postponed until the
evening of May 16.
:, The lecture will be given on that date
In the law school building. 430 5th street
The postponeInent was due to a desire to
have all the enrolled students of the law
school hese the discourse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
Knocked Down by Bicycle.

George Gleason. thirty-six years old. a
resident Of Chillum, Md. and employed in
the engineer department of the District.
was knocked down yesterday afternoon
by bicycle ridden by a boy and was cut
about the face. The accident happened
near 131s and D streets. and the injured
man was given treatment at the Emer-
gency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
REALTY CHANGES HANDS.
Lot on Tennessee Avenue Bought BY
George, ., Lantel.

George d. Lantel has purchased from
Charles H. Merillat. trustee, through the
real estate firm of Willige. Gibbs and
Daniel, lots 81 and 81 in square lUl2, at
the intersection of tennessee avenue. c
and 18th streets northeast. The lots
comprise an irregular pentagon, with a
frontage of approximately forty feet on
Tennessee avenue, and similar dimensions
on G. and II streets. 1t is reported that
81 500 was paid for the property, which
is now being improved by Mr.. Lantel
with an eight-room dwelling
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
University Club to Meet.

"A meeting of the Shaw University CLUB
Of Washington is to be held at the Met
ropolitan Baptist Church on r street
northwest tomorrow evening. Following
the meeting Rev. DR.. Norman. pastor OF
the church, will be rendered a reception
by the club members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
Mai. Sylvester Goes to Birmingham

Maj. Richard Sylvester. superintend-
ent of police. left last night for Bir-
mingham. Ala. where he will attend
the annual meeting of the Interna-
tional Association Of Police Chiefs. Maj.
Sylvester has been president of the or
ganization for the past ten years. E.
b. Hesse. chief clerk of the police de-
partment. will leave here today for
Birmingham to report the proceedings.
The convention will begin Tuesday
morning and last three days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
Mr.. Bergman Gives q Chalk Talk

A chalk talk was a feature Of the last
meeting OF the season of the Maine So
cfety recently. Clifford K. Bergman,
the cartoonist Of The Star. was the ar
fist and made a large number OF light
ming sketches Of the familiar features OF
Mckinley. Taft, Blaine. Tom Reed.
Uncle Joe" Cannon and others. There
was singing later in the evening by Miss
Lillian Chenoweth and Miss Bertha Ham
sen. Afterward there were refreshments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
CITY ITEMS.

III You're Partial to Imported
GINGER ALE 1t must be simply because
you don't know A. B. C. PERFECTION. ["
Those who know, pronounce 1t the best.
Grocers or Arlington Bottiing Co. Tel w. "a.
my1-5d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
Called to Brush Fire.

No. IL engine company was called out
yesterday afternoon for a fire in some
brush on Georgia avenue. near the Dis.
trict line. The flames We're extinguished
before amy damage resulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
ChesaDeake&O hioR aiHWay

Published only as Information. net guarantesd.
200 Pm. Daily.-For Virginia, West vifxtnia
and Kentucky points. Pullman sleepers. Par.
Tor car to Virginia Hot Springs week daya
$50 PM. Daily.-ClNCINNATI-ST LOUIS-CHf.
CAGO SPECIAL. Solid train to st. Louis.
with Pullman sleeper to Chicago. Stops only
at important stations. Pullman's finest equip
ment.
lilo Pm. Daily.-F. F. Y. LIMITED for On.
cinuati. Louisville, the west. southwest and
northwest. Pullman sleepers. Through Pull.
man to Virginia Hot Springs.
@. & o. q la carte Dining Car. Service.
Chesa peake and Ohio ofi1ces at 613 Penbsyl.
vania avenue. 1880 n street and new Union sta.
ton. Telephone Main 1866 and 2206 for uckets.
baggage checks, reservations AID taxicabe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.
DELAWARE AND vIRGINIA
RAILWAY 20.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT NAY IL.

steamers leave Washington every Monday.
wednesday and Saturday at pm. for river
early Monday. "Wednesday and FRIDAY mornings.
Returning, leave Baltimore. Pier No. 8. L.gnt 81.
arriving In Washington early Monday, wsdnes.
Day and Friday mornings. All river freight must
be prepaid. Passenger acccmmoda lions strictly
ast-class. Electrically lighted and cuisine pss-
Telephone Main rs. 7th s.. Wharf.
mYll-tf.90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08

- Days House Party Tour Of the West.
special train via c. & o. Ry. July IA.
Everything arranged for your conven-
renee. but costing actually less than II
you went alone. For detailed itinerary ad-
dress -. r. Rochester. 3O25 18th st. or
e. & o. Ticket Once. 1899 F. st. my6-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT


Schooner John P. Robertson, oordwood
from river point, at Georgetown; tug
Capt. Toby. towing light, canal barge
from Alexandria, at Georgetown: f1attie
Annie Bradford. oysters in the shell from
the Potomac beds to the dealers here;
bateau Saucy Sal and fattie Jack,
CLAIMS from the eastern shore Of Chesa-
peake bay to the dealers here; tug Pow
hatan, with q tow of sand and gravel
laden lighters from Piscataway creek;
schooner Mary Ann Shea. lumber from
Aqua creek to the Eastern branch; A.
c. Co. lighter, from Quantico with py-
rites for Alexandria Chemical Co.;
schooner Five Sisters. lumber, from Cole
landing for the local market: tug Walter
F. Meade, towing scow laden with lumber
from Niabsco creek for Georgetown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
Concert at Soldiers Home

Tomorrow afternoon at o'clock,
U. 8. Soldiers Home Band,
John 9. NJ. Zimmerman, director.
March, ION the Avenue" .PiersOn
Overture, "Juber' $500. Won Weber
Solo for euphonium, Aud Lang
SyUc 11A& liiioAiA
Musician G. Glove.
Selection, 1.-THE Bohemian Girl
Bale
(By request)
Morceau. 'ASizilietta". Won Blon
(By request)
Excerpts from Little Nemo,''
Herbert
Caprice, Mexican Beauties
Langey
Finale, "Halcyon Club. 49,. Arnold
Special Notice-The next concert
will be given Tuesday (May 1O)
afternoon at o'clock, In place Of
Wednesday, for this week only. BY
courtesy of the commanding officer.