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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
WAGON STRUCK BY TRAIN;
LOAD OF MEAT SCATTERS
Driver Has Marrow Escape From
Death, But Only Sprains
His Ankle.

Harvey Henley. employed as driver of
a team by the Nicholas Auth Provision
Company. narrowly escaped death ON the
grade crossing Of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company at Benning this morning
about 2:3O o'clock. The team in his
charge was struck by a passing freight
train. Henley's only injury was a
sprained ankle He jumped from the
wagon when he realized he could not get
the team out of the path Of the moving
train In time to prevent an accident The
engine struck the rear of the wagon lust
after the driver jumped
The wagon was filled with meat, and
was on its way from the abattoir at
Benning to the city. Several other wagons
were also moving in the direction of the
city at the time, and, 1t is stated. they
were so close together that John Mann,
the gateman, was unable to lower the
gates when he saw the train approaching
In the direction of the crossing.
Some Of the teams cleared the crossing
before the train reached there, but Hen
ley's team lacked three or four feet Of
being over the danger line.
Huge chunks of meat were hurled from
the vehicle some Of them landing against
the little railroad station to the south Of
the crossing. The wagon was completely
wrecked and the meat ruined. The loss
amounted to $1,000.
An investigation Of the accident was
made by the police OF the ninth precinct
They were told just how 1t had occurred.
The horses were not injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
CRUISING ON THE RIVER.
Departure Of the Power Launch
Wanderer With a PARTY Aboard.

The power launch Wanderer, Capt
SimmeL with a party aboard. left yes
terday afternoon on a cruise of several
days to the lower Potomac for fishing
and other aquatic pleasures. On the trip
stops will be made at Colonial Beach
and other points where the summer COL
onies are located. and the launch will go
to the mouth Of tho river before return
ing home. Those In the party on the
Wanderer are c. R Burch. George Cess
ford and v. and R. Stmmel
The launch Dart, belonging to Capt.
Ned Clary, Is out on the marine railway
at Regan's boatyard for minor repair
work and for cleaning and painting. The
vessel will be put overheard this after
noon or tomorrow. and later in the week
Mr.. Clary will leave here on an extended
trip to the mouth Of the river
The launches Benjamin NJ and Ella NJ,
with Capt. William Neitzy and Capt.
George Neitzy and their families aboard.
are cruising in the mouth Of the river.
They will return home the latter part
Of this month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
ANACOSTIA TO PUSH FIGHT.
Citizens Firm in Matter of Express
and TELEGRAPH CHARGES.

It is announced that a fight to a finish
Is being planned by the Anacostia Cit-
zens' Association against the several ex-
press and telegraph companies Of this
city IN the matter Of discriminatory rates
to that section. In line with this pro-
gram Attorney r. 8. Bright has been
selected to file a formal action with the
interstate commerce commission shortly
If the carriers do not accede to tho de-
mands of the Anacostia people.
Following the recent filing Of q letter Of
complaint by H. O. Osterman, secretary
Of the association, with the interstate
commerce commission, the association
has sent out letter to the various tele-
graph and express companies complained
of. asking that the same rates as accord
ed other parts of the city be extended
to Anacostia Thus far no replies have
been received.
The association members point out that
they do not propose to be baked In this
manner and will take steps to bring the
carriers before the bar Of the commits
sion to answer a formal charge Of dis
elimination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
WILL DISCUSS GOOD ROADS.
Meeting to Be Held in Chamber of
Commerce Rooms.

A meeting has been called for next
Thursday evening at the Chamber OF
Commerce rooms, when the question OF
good roads will be discussed by prominent
speakers. Senator Swanson of Virginia
and Representative Carlin of the same
state will deliver addresses on the sub
ject. and will dwell particularly on the
construction of good road between
Washington and Leesburg, Va
Claude f. Miller. chairman Of the good
roads committee of the Chamber of Com
mence. has extended an invitation for the
meeting. and desires that the motorists of
Washington be well represented The idea
of the committee is to extend the road
from Langley, Va, to DraneSv1lle. APP
preparation already has been made for
constructing the three miles from Chain
bridge to Langley. while residents along
the road in the vicinity Of Leesburg also
have donated large sums of money for
completing that portion Of the road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
REQUESTS TO CHARITY.
Local Institutions Among Bene-
ficiaries Under G. ]. Mares Will.

The will Of Charles ]. Marc Of 1857
U street northwest, dated July 20.
1909. has been filed for probate. A be-
quest of $1,000 Is made to Mrs Melina
Lucas Of Woodside. N. Y. to be paid
without delay. The house at 1857 U
street. with all the jewelry and house,
hold effects, is devised absolutely to
the widow, Mrs Eugene ]. Marc.
The remaining estate is devised to
the National Savings and Trust Com
pany in trust to pay the net income
to the widow for life. On her death.
after payment of requests aggregating
$1,000 to relatives and $4,000 to St
Johns Hospital on Long Island. tho
trustee Is directed to distribute the
remaining estate among Mrs Melina
Lucas. the Emergency Hospital, St
Nincent's Female Orphan Asylum and
Washington City Orphan Asylum
By the terms of the will of William
E. Covert. dated June Ia. 1910. his en-
tire estate is to be distributed equally
among his sister. Camilla A. Gregory
OF Chicago; his brother. George H. CO.
vert Of this city. and Elizabeth A.
Leonard. daughter Of his friend, John
D. Leonard. Mr.. Leonard is named as
executor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
WIFE CHARGES NON-SUPPORT.
Mrs. Mills Says She Is Dependent on
Friends

A petition for maintenance was filed
today by Mrs. Blanche A. Mills against
John L. Mills. a clerk in the Office of
the adjutant general Of the army. JUS
t1ce Wright directed the husband to ap-
pear in court next Friday and show cause
why he should not support his wife.
Mrs. Mills. through Attorney Fred @.
Geiger, complains to the court that her
husband becomes intoxicated frequently,
and is then abusive to her and their two
children. She says the husband squan-
ders his salary in drink and has failed
to properly provide her and the children
with clothing or the necessaries of life.
The wife declares she has been COM
PEELED to borrow money and to live on
the charity Of friends.
The couple were married January 10,
1901. at Alexandria, Va. and have two
children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
Purchase of Oyster Sloop.

TIE sloop Benjamin F.. which during
the past oyster season was employed in
running oysters from the beds in the
mouth Of the river to the market here.
was last week purchased by Capt. C. T..
Mckenney of Alexandria from Capt. Ira
hillnan OF st. Marys county, Md and
Capt. Mckinney has brought the little
craft to Alexandra to be overhauIed
The Benjamin X. is a vessel of but five
tons register and Is thirty-five feet long.
twelve feet beam and three feet deep She
was built at Paramount, Md, In 1899. and
halls from Annapolis. Capt. McKenney
will use her next fall in running water
melons from the Rappahannock river 70
the market al Alexandria
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
Lees Campaign for Governor.


HYATTSVILLE, Nd, July 1s, 1911.
State Senator Blair Lee Of Montgom-
cry county, democratic candidate for
Governor Of Maryland, spoke in Masonic
Hall here last night. Charles Benedict
Calvert Of Hyattsville district called the
meeting to order. spoke in praise of
Senator Lee and introduced Milton F.
Smith, also Of Hyattsville. who paid the
Montgomery county senator a tribute.
Senator Lee declared the meeting was
q unique one In that 1t was the first time
in the history of Maryland that a can
didate for the highest Office within the
gift Of the people was appealing directly
to the voters. This condition was made
possible through the direct primary law.
in the preparation and passage Of which
he took an active part He touched
briefly upon his record and the general
features Of his campaign and discussed
in detail the Lee primary law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
Leaves for Canadian Home.

Miss Marie Louise Brocher Of Quebec,
Canada, who last Saturday was arrested
here by the police Of the sixth precinct
on suspicion that her mind was affected,
has returned home. DR.. NJ. d. Brocher,
her father, arrived here last night and
went at once to the Washington Asylum
Hospital to see his daughter.
Miss Brocher seemed delighted when
she learned her father had come for
her. She was able to travel and de-
parted with her father. He said his
daughter had been treated for mental
trouble about two years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
BURIAL AT JERSEY HOME.
Body of Tristan Burgess John
son Taken to South Orange.

The body of Tristan Burgess johnson,
solicitor of the Navy Department, who
was killed by q bolt Of lightning Sun
day while playing golf at Chevy Chase.
was taken yesterday afternoon to South
Orange. N. j., his fathers home, for
burial. His father, J. Augustus john
son, arrived here yesterday and made
arrangements for the removal Of the
body. Tho funeral will probably take
place tomorrow
Mrs. johnson, wife Of the deceased. went
direct from Atlantic City, where she had
been staying with her parents, to South
Orange. She was Frustrated at the news
of her husbands death. and upon the ad-
vice Of her parents did not come to
Washington.
Many Of the friends OF Mr.. Johnson sent
messages Of coincidence yesterday to the
residence Of Francis B. Poe, 2022 Hillyer
place northwest, where Mr.. Johnson was
spending the summer. and where the
body was taken after the accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
YOUNG WIFE TRIES SUICIDE.
Mrs. Dement, Dependent Because of
Husbands Disappearance.

Nellie Dement,, nineteen years old, de-
spondent because Of the recent disappear
ance Of Lloyd Dement,. her husband
drank quantity OF creosote last night
about 8 O'Clock while at her home, 129
Q street southwest She fell heavily to
the floor. and her father. George LOWS,
hurried to her room to ascertain the
cause. He promptly sent for an ambu-
lance and had his daughter taken to the
Emergency Hospital. Her condition was
not critical. aud the physicians say she
will recover.
Lloyd Dement, disappeared from home
last Friday. He had been employed as a
collector for a furniture house, and had
been hurt by being thrown from his BIZ
cycle while at 9Th street and Pennsylvania
avenue about a month ago.
Dement'S head Was injured. His wife
thinks he suffered from conclusion Of the
brain. and his disappearance resulted
from an unsettled condition of his mind.
The police were asked last week to find
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
FEARS HUSBANDS THREATS.
Wife Sues for Limited Divorce and
Asks Maintenance.

Benjamin B. Merryman. an employe
of the Navy Department. was cited to-
day by Justice Wright to show cause
next Monday why he should not sup
port his wife. Edna Merryman.
In her petition for limited divorce, on
which the citation is based. the wife
charges her husband treated her cruelty
and threatened her life. She says she
had him arrested and he is now under
his personal bonds to keep the peace.
The Merrymans were married in Alex
andria, Va. May p. 1904, and have no
children. The wife says she was forced
10 leave her husband last month because
of alleged cruelty and threats. Since
the separation, she states. her husband
has repeatedly threatened her life and
has followed her and annoyed her on
the public streets until she is In deadly
fear.
Attorneys Higgins. Mcneil & Evans
appear for the wife
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
Personal Notes of Rivermen.

Capt. James Williams. master of the
ram schooner Jennie D. Bell. has re-
turned from his home in Delaware,
where he went TO spend Sunday. and
sailed today for the James river
Capt. George H Meekins, master of
the three masted schooner May and
Anna Beswick. In port here with lum-
Der. has gone 10 his home on the east
ern shore of Maryland to spend a few
days with his family while hts vessel
Is unloading.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
ENDANGERED BY EXPLOSION.
Edward Wormley and His Friend
Have Narrow Escape.

Edward Wormley. Janitor of tho Lenox
apartment house. 1923 L street north
west. and John Shepherd. a friend. mar
rowly escaped being killed yesterday
afternoon when an explosion occurred in
the basement of the building. The men
were standing near the door when the
water heater exploded. pieces Of metal
and bricks being hurled in all directions
Flying bricks partly demolished the
door near where they were standing
Shepherd was struck on the leg, but he
was only slightly hurt 1t was impossi-
BILE for the f1remen and policemen to de-
termine what caused the explosion
Fire Marshal Nicholson made an exam
ination Of the damaged heater and con-
nections. but the cause of the explosion
could not be determined. The ceiling
was shattered and very little was left
of the heater. The damage may reach
81, 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
Young Republicans for Taft.

At meeting Of the Young Mems Re-
publican Club of the District Of Columbia
held Mt 1921 Virginia avenue last even
ing, plans for the future work OF tho or
ganization were discussed. According to
the trend Of remarks made the club is In
favor OF the denomination Of President
Taft as President, with ex-Represepta,.
tive John NJ. Morehead Of North Caro-
lima for Vice President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
FORCED TO WAIT A DAY.
Fredericksburg Couple, Wanting to
Wed, Reach Rockville Sunday.
ciaI Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star
ROCKVILLE, Nd. July 10, 1911.
Miss Ellen ]. Ellington. aged eighteen.
and Thomas Edwin Dodson. aged twenty
one. both Of Fredericksburg, Va, were
married In Rockville yesterday by Rev.
s. r. White. a retired baptist minister.
the ceremony taking place at the resi-
dence Of the minister. Tho young people
arrived in Rockville Sunday, expecting
to have the knot tied that afternoon, but
as no licenses TO wed are issued here
Sundays they had to wait over until the
following day. They were accompanied
by two friends.
A license to marry has been issued here
to Mrs. Martha e. Boswell and Harlem
B. Isley. both Of North Carolina and
both twenty-nine years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
Novena of St. Ann.

Rev. Thomas G. Smyth, pastor of st.
AIMS Catholic Church of Tenleytown.
has inaugurated novena in honor of ST.
Ann. mother OF the Virgin Mary. The
services began yesterday and will con-
ttnued for the next seven days. The
morning service Is at { O'Clock and the
evening service at the same hour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
Automobile in Garage Burns.

An automobile valued at $1,000 the
property Of Edward Brinkman, Pennsyl-
vania avenue and John Marshall place.
was destroyed by fire this morning about
$50 o'clock. The automobile was in a
private garage in the rear Of lib D street
northwest. Some excitement was caused
by the blaze. occupants Of houses nearby
fearing the flames would reach their
homes. Firemen prevented the spreading
Of the flames.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
Copy Is Recorded.

The original certificate Of Incorporation
having. in the opinion Of the recorder Of
deeds, been duly executed and acknowl-
edged, the copy Of it, certified to by the
secretary Of state of New York as being
a correct transcript from and of the
whole Of the original, he accepted and
recorded IT, In accepting It for recorda-
tor the recorder directed that 1t be re-
corded in a separate book. which book
and it's fellows will be exclusively devoted
to the recording therein Of this and fu-
ture certified copies OF charters OF for
eign corporations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
WIRELESS IN TIME OF WAR.
Maj. George o. Squier Impressed by
Utility Of System.

Maj. George o. Squier. who was in
charge Of tho signal department Of tho
maneuver division. has just returned to
Washington from San Antonio. enthu-
siastic over the possibilities Of the wire
less telegraph in time Of war.
The experiments Of tho Signal Corps in
the south, Maj. Squier said today. were
eminently successful. In all the tests the
commander Of the maneuver division was
enabled to keep in close touch with every
man under him through the wireless. It
also was Of invaluable assistance in pa
trolling the border during the Mexican
revolution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
Outing of Epworth Leagues.

The annual picnic of the District Ep-
worth Leagues held at River View yes
terday was well attended. In the after
noon a program of athletic events was
given. Luther /. Derrick, R C. Werth,
J. f Jessers and G. A. Finch made up
the special committee which looked after
the comfort of those In attendance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
Finance King" Goes Home.

Percy p. Passmore, who styled him
self king Of finance" when arrested at
the Treasury Department yesterday aft
ernoon by Policeman Edward Kelly, was
taken to his home in Long Island City, N.
Y, today by his mother. Mrs. Passmore
reached here this morning and saw In
spector Boardman. She said her son was
In a highly nervous condition when he
left home, and she objected to his leav-
ing. He was willing to abandon his
project today and return home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
Columbia Turnverein Entertains.

Dancing to tho music of an Italian or
chestra, songs by the singers ana gym
nastics by the turner's and an address by
DR.. Kurt Voelckner. president of tho or
ganizatiou, were features Of the garden
festival and Italian night held on the
clubhouse lawn by the Columbia Turn
veretn last evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
Bogus Electric Wire Inspector.

Tho police have been notified that q
bogus electric wire inspector called at
the house of DIR. Murray G. Motter. 2314
10Th street. Yesterday the stranger said
ne had been sent there by the physician
to inspect and repair the wires. He was
not admitted to the house
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
Cost So Little
DO So Much

Those VINO suffer from pimples blackheads and
ether di:ngurins facial eruptons; red; rough
nails: dry. thin and falling hair. with itching.
ssly scalps- all should make trial once Of
Tutfcura soap and ointment. No other ennol-
hents cost little and do so much. No others
80 pure. sweet speedily effective not only
for those minor Affections Of the skin, scalp and
hair. hui fVf torturing. disigurinc eczcmas irri-
lions ssaiinss and crossings from infancy to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
Dissolution of Law Firm.

Announcement has been made Of the
dissolution of the law firm Of Leckie,
Fulton & Cox. Messrs. A. e. l. Leckie,
Joseph w. Cox, John A. Kratz. jr.. and
under the name Of Leckie, Cox & Kraft,
with offices in the Southern building.
Mr.. Fulton will continue his office in the
Colorado building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
Helms Body Sent to Midland, Va.

Tho body Of Frank d. H1fltn, who COM
mitted suicide yesterday in his room at
COT 9Th street northwest by inhaling IL
Eliminating gas, was sent to his former
homo at Midland. Va. today. Coroner
hewitt visited the 9th street house yes
terday afternoon, read the message left
by the suicide and gave q certificate OF
death in accordance with the facts. Rel
atives had an undertaken prepare the
body for burial and express It . Mid
land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18

When You Intrust Your Silverware
to the care of Union Trust Co, 18th & H
SITS. 1t Is stored In vaults of the most
modern type. Absolute safety; reasonable
rates. Free carriage within city limits
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
Explosion of q Gas Stove.

Elizabeth White. colored. eighteen years
old, was burned about her face last night
while at her home. 234 14th street south
east, when a gas stove exploded. She was
taken TO the casualty Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18

1892 Conn. Ave-, Star Branch.
Want Ads" may be left at the Postal
Telegraph office, 1882 Conn. ave, at
regular Star Office rates. Help and
Rooms for Rent, 1 cent a word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
S5

"Weschler's," go Pa. Ave. NV.
A good place to dispose OF furniture,
carpets, pianos. etc. Sale every Satur.
day Phone 1882 for wagon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18

A Phone Call to Remember.
West 496 is the phone call to make when
you want a case OF Royal risen or
cold Glory" delivered Finest table beers.
Abner-Drury Brewing Co. 18th & F.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18

Choice Home Grown Flowers,
Always an abundance Of the finest
fresh cut flowers at GUIDES, 1914 F.
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
WANTS SUM TO KEEP
BATHING BEACH OPEN
Supt. Hudson Will Ask Money
to Continue Until
September q.

Convinced that there is a popular de-
mand for keeping open the municipal
bathing beach until September q. DR.. w.
B. Hudson. superintendent. today an
nounced that he had definitely decided to
ask the District Commissioners to recon-
mend to Congress the passage Of an
emergency appropriation for that purpose.
Dr. Hudson will ask that the appropria-
ton be made from the receipts turned
into the Treasury this year from the
renting Of bathing suits. lockers and
towels. It is estimated that the amount
will be in the neighborhood Of 81 900.
According to the estimates Of the su-
perintendent not more than $500 will
be required to keep the pools open until
September q. In that event the receipts
from rents will be more than sufficient to
take care Of the emergencY appropriat ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
Deciding on Exact Amount.

DR.. Hudson now Is engaged in'determin-
ing the exact amount that will be needed
to continue the pools until the scheduled
closing time. and as soon as he has con-
cluded his calculations he will make his
recommendation to the Commissioners.
On account Of the heavy attendance at
the pools, which necessitated employing a
large force of guards. the daily expense
Of running the beach has been heavier
than was anticipated. Unless the emer-
gency appropriation is granted the beach
will be closed September /, or proba bly,
earlier, 1t is stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
Band Concert Today.


Franklin Park. United States En-
g1neer Band, julius Hamper. lead
er, 1880 pm. Program:
March, THE Suffragettes,
Schreiner
Overture, 'Pique Dame. .Suppe
CzardaS, Last Love. ..... .Gungl
Grand selection, "Reminiscences of
Scotland" ............... Godfrey
Waltz ''CIribiribin". :. :. Pestalozza
Excerpts from the ''Sho Cum
Luders
Characteristic, "Siamese Guard
Mount" .................. Linke
Descriptive fantas1e, "A Day in
West Point" .Bendix
The Star Spangled Banner"
TOMORROW,
Soldiers Home. Soldiers Home
Band. 4 pm.
Capitol grounds. United States Ma
rine Band, 5:45 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18
For Brain Far

Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate
Recommended for tired nerves and brain
fag following mental strain or overwork.
-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-18

Floral Emblems At All Prices.
Artistic designs. Shaffer, 14th & Eye.
-Advt.