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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
AIDS TO NAVIGATION.

A notice to mariners regarding changes
in aids to navigation in the Potoma,
river and other waters of the fifth light
house district has been issued from tn,
Office of Inspector DeSteiguer, as follows
Maryland-Potomac river-summer buoy
age.
Smith Point flats upper buoy, 1, second
class can replaced and winter spar re
moved. March "a.
Lynch Point shoal buoy, g. second-clas S.
can replaced March % and winter spa,
removed.
Seventh midchannel buoy, F.. spar, re-
placed March 81; found broken off.
Upper Machodoc flats buoy, Is, second
class can, spar marker removed March 81
Potomac river and Heron Island chan.
nel-Blakistone Island shoal buoy, "A
second-class nun replaced for summer
March % and winter spar removed.
Virginia-Coan river-Travis Point spit
buoy, ., second-class nun, replaced fol
summer, March "a, and winter spar re-
moved.
Chesapeake bay. main Grandchildren
Haven spit buoy. Is. second-class can
replaced for summer. March -, and win
ter spar removed.
Observation-Disclosures river. Buoys re-
placed as follows: Channel buoy, 10
March 81; found broken of. Tanners
Point buoy. J. spar. March %; found
broken off; channel buoy, IL, March Il
found broken of.
Obstructions-Buoy. 80, second-class
nun, March %. found adrift.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
Songs of the Long Ago.

\ feature that promises to attract
considerable attention is scheduled to
begin in our next Sunday Magazine. It
Is no less than the printing each week
Of one of the we'll known popular old
songs that everybody thinks he knows
and so few really do. How many of
our readers. for instance, can recall
all the words of America" our ma
tional hymn? How many even know
the complete words of Home. Sweet
Home? But there is no end Of songs
besides these, Of course, Of which the
general public knows snatches. and
nobody knows all the stanzas. These
songs Will appear in our Sunday Mag
azine till most of the popular collec-
ton has been exhausted. with the COM
piete words in all cases. and enough
OF the music to start you off right.
And the chief feature of their repub-
LEGATION in this form will be the re-
production of magnificent paintings
made specially for this series by
prominent artists of the day. The series
VIII be started in earnest in our next
issue with Henry Carey's famous song,
sally in Our Alley" with drawing by
Fred Pegram. Look for II in our sun
day Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
RITES FOR THE DEAD.
Funeral of Mrs. Eliza Snowden Bell
From Oak Hill Chanel.

Funeral services for Mrs Eliza Snow
den Bell. who died Monday morning.
were held today I'm the chapel at Oak
Hin cemetery. Interment was in the
family plot I'm Oak Hill.
Mrs. Bell was within two months Of
ninety years of age She was a Phila-
delphian. but came to Washington just
after the civil war. She was one of the
organizers OF the Home for the Incur
ables and the House of Mercy. OF this
latter institution she was the first presi-
dent OF the board of lady managers. She
had been a constant attendant of ST.
Johns Episcopal Church for nearly forty
years, and in addition to her church work
she was interested fin many charities.
Mrs. Bell attended church on the Fri
day previous to her death and caught
cold, which resulted in pneumonia. She
Was very active until the last year of her
life. Her broad minded manner and So
ciability had made for her many FRIENDS.
The members of her family surviving
her are Mrs. Mahlon Ashford. her daugh-
ter: j. Snowden Bell of New York, her
son: Snowden Ashford and Miss Maud
Ashford, grandchildren.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
SHAD AND HERRING AS CARGO.
Schooner Kirk Brings Large Con-
signment From River Nets.

The schooner s. c. Kirk, which ar
rived here yesterday afternoon
brought the first large cargo of shad
and herring from Potomac nets to ar
rive here this season The vessel had
aboard about 3.40O shad and 5000 her
ring which were caught in the nets in
Coan river, a tributary of the Potomac
near Its mouth. The fish were con-
signed to Coakley & Co, fish dealers
at nth street wharf, and they sold at
so cents each for roe shad. ~ cents
each for bucks; herring sold for $3.50
a hundred.
The fish, according to reports, are
running freely in the lower Potomac.
and large catches are being made, but
the bulk OF the hauls is going to the
baltimore market for shipment north,
The fishermen say it is only a question
OF few days. before the haul seine
shores will be able to supply this mar
ket and the packing houses here with
stock. The indications so far are for
a good season and the fishermen are
much encouraged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
FOR NEW HIGHWAY.
Meeting in Interest Of Washington
Leesburg Thoroughfare.

4 good roads meeting was held at
Forestville, Va. yesterday afternoon, at
tended by many residents of this city
and of Leesburg, Va, as well as by a
large number living along the road be-
tween this city and Leesburg. The meet
Ing was i'm the interest Of the proposed
model highway between Washington and
the Virginia city, TO take the place Of
the present Georgetown-Leesburg turn
pike. The project is to provide good,
substantial roadway for the use of auto
mobiles and all other forms of vehicles.
At present it is said to be nearly i'm
passable. The new road. it is explained.
would open up new and direct route
from this city to the valley Of Virginia.
Money enough has been provided by the
state, the county and private subscrip-
tons 10 build the pike between Langley
and Chain bridge. Many more subscrip-
lions are expected. and those in attend
ance at yesterdays meeting declared their
Willingness to contribute as much In
money or labor as their means would
permit.
The purpose Of the meeting was out
tined by W. E. Linn, chairman of the
committee of those residing along the
road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
ROCHE Is ACQUITTED.
Found Not Guilty Of Making Hand.
book on Races.

Philip J. Roche. formerly a liquor deal
Or, was acquitted of making a handbook
By jury In the United States branch Of
the Police Court yesterday afternoon. At
the announcement of the verdict the de-
PENDANT. In his excitement, jumped to his
teet and reiterated his innocence.
The case has been on trial since the
middle of last week. and was regarded
ls of importance in that the right of the
police to employ professional witnesses to
aid them in procuring evidence. was con-
sidered.
Joshua c. Jubb offered his services to
the police last July. it was asserted, and
in consequence Of the alleged bets which
he placed seven arrests were made. At
.orney Wilton J. Lambert. for the defense,
put forth the claim that Jubb. in order to
earn money rendered him by the police
Tor every case he was instrumental in
making.55 placed racing slips in Roche's
saloon where the police were able to lay
their hands on them at the time OF the
aid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
FUNERAL OF MAURICE KIRBY,
Services Held This Morning at 81.
Aloysius Church.

Funeral services for Maurice Brown
Kirby. who died Monday in New York -
the result Of injuries received when he
was attacked by thugs Friday night last.
were held at st. Aloysius Church here
this morning at 2 o'clock. The funeral
was private. The body was placed In
the receiving vault at Mount Olivet GENE
terry.
The police authorities Of New York are
conducting an Investigation and detec-
tives have been assigned to search for
the assailants Of the deceased,
Accompanied by Mrs. Ellen Kirby, Mrs
Maurice B. Kirby and Thomas Kirby, q
brother. the body was brought to this city
from New York this morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
Schooner Destroyed by Fire.

The schooner Salisbury, one of the vet
Gran craft in the Chesapeake trade, is
no more. fire having so damaged her last
Saturday night that she will be a total
loss. The vessel. under command of
Capt. Moore, carried cargo of fruit
|, crates from Salisbury to a point on the
Severn river above Annapolis. While ly-
ing there ready to discharge fire started
aboard her, and the crew could not check
its Roadway. When 1t was over accord
ing to report. little was left of the vessel
except charred timbers. The Salisbury
had seen sixty-two years of service on
the bay and its tributaries, and was a
. successful craft. She was built I'm Dor
chester county. Nd, in 1S49. and was
seventy-two feet long. She registered
1fty-two gross TONS and was owned by
William n Gale Of Quantico, Wicomico
county, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
DISPLAY OF VESTMENTS.
Services Held at the Convent of the
PERPETUAL Alteration.

Mgr Thomas j. Shahan. rector Of the
Catholic University, and other clergymen
participated in the services held at the
Convent Of the Perpetual Alteration yes
terday afternoon to mark the close of the
three-day display of church vestments
and altar vessels.
The nuns this morning began to pack
the vestments for transportation to other
cities They are all made at the convent
and are given to poor churches. Three
complete missionary sets will be distrib-
uted as a memorial to Mrs. Robert Potts
OF Washington, who died while returning
from Europe last summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
DISCUSS
CIVIC IDENTIFICATION
North Washington Citizens
Hear Glenn Brown and
David FairchiId.

Members of the North Washington Cit
liens Association and their friends were
told last night how to beautify their sec
ton of the city by Glenn Brown, secre-
tary of the American Institute of Archi-
tects. and David Fairchild. president of
the Peoples Gardens. in addresses in the
parish hall of the Church Of the Advent,
I'd and streets northwest. Edwin A.
Mess. president of the association, pre-
sided.
Mr.. Brown spoke on The Future De-
velopment of Washington under the Nc
MILAN or Park Commission Plan," while
Mr.. Fairchild's subject was 1.-The Grow
ing Of F1owering Shrubs and Plants
Around Homes Both lectures were H.
Illustrated by stereopticon views.
Plans of Maj. L'Enfant.
The plans prepared by Mai. rEnfant
for the Identification of Washington were
shown on the screen by Mr. Brown, while
designs of the work done by a special
commission several years ago along this
line also were exhibited.
The present condition of Rock Creek
valley and the proposed treatment Of it,
with the broad avenues extending from
the Capitol to the proposed Lincoln me-
mortal on the river front together with
the design of the proposed monument to
the Constitution trainers. which will also
be on the river front, were exhibited and
explained by Mr.. Brown.
In declaring that in past years residents
of this city generally have not selected
their plants well for the Identification of
their gardens. Mr.. Fairchild urged those
in attendance to cultivate flowers which
.s-11,,
He spoke OF the success along this line
which has been accomplished by the peo-
pie of Rochester and in New York city
Plea for Front Lawns.
In closing his talk Mr.. Fairchild urged
that his hearers give his plea attention
at once, saying that II they are unable to
attend to the entire ground about their
homes they should at least arrange the
front lawns. -
a business meeting of the citizens asso-
citation preceded the lectures, at which
resolutions were adopted subscribing 500
toward the building fund of the George
Washington Memorial Other resolutions
favorably acted upon related to the pres
ervation of the old Treasury pillars and
recommended that the government pur-
chase the old Fort Stevens property and
convert 1t into a national park.
Mr.. Brown and Mr.. Fairchild will ad-
dress the Piney Branch Citizens Asso-
citation in the Methodist Episcopal Church
at Iowa avenue and Emerson street. They
will address the Columbia Heights Cfti-
zens' Association tomorrow night at 8
o'clock in St. Stephens Hall, 18th street
between Columbia road and Irving street
An invitation to all the citizens of this
section of the city to attend the meeting
in the interest of he improvement Of the
National Capital has been issued by Judge
Charles s. Bundy. president of the asso-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
WILL OMIT BANQUET THIS YEAR
Decision Of the Bankers Association
of the District.

The Bankers Association Of the Dis
trict has decided to omit its usual ban
quet this year. owing to the number of
affairs of that character in recent weeks
in which citizens Of the District have
been interested.
The members of the currency commits
sion of the American Bankers Associa-
ton were entertained at luncheon yester.
day afternoon at the Continental Hotel
by w. Y. Cox, member of the COM
mittee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
DIR. W. C. MASON DEAD.
Funeral Services Tomorrow After
noon at Family Residence.

Funeral services for DIR. William C
Mason, a medical examiner in the pension
ONCE for about thirty years, who died
yesterday afternoon at his residence, 1880
9Th street northwest, after an illness OF
three weeks, will be held at the family
residence at o'clock tomorrow after.
noon. Rev. Joseph NJ. NJ. Gray, pastor OF
Hamline M. E. Church, will offlciate. The
interment will be in Rock Creek cemc.
terry.
The pallbearers will be selected from
associates Of the deceased in the pension
Office. George G. Meade Post, No. 8, Grand
Army Of the Republic, will have charge OF
the services and Will accord the usual
military honors at the grave.
DR.. Mason served three years in the
civil war as member Of an Indiana regi.
ment. His wife and one daughter, Mrs.
Cora Wildman of this city, survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
PRIESTS FUNERAL TOMORROW
Services for Father Rabbia to Be
Held at St. Peters.

The body Of Rev. Sebastian Rabbia,
pastor of st. Mary's Catholic Church
Hagerstoun. Nd. who formerly was an
assistant priest at ST. Peters Church In
this city. will reach here from Hagers-
town late today. and solemn high mass
will be celebrated at st. Peters Church
at 10 o. clock tomorrow morning Burial
will be in Mount Olivet cemetery.
The body lay in state in the HaSers-
town church yesterday, and practitioners
and people in all walks of life passed in
single file before the bier.
The pallbearers will be Dr. w. B. Nor
rison, Walter D. Wilson, J. Frank Fut-
terer of Hagerstown, N. il. Shea, NJ. l.
Weller and Patrick Maloney
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
DO Not Gripe

II have taken Hoods Pills for the last Seu
years when needed. and would not be without
them. had been subject to gastritis before
using them. Now when ! feel 1t coming on !
take dose Of Hoods Pills and 50 avoid IT.
They are mild and do not grippe" Mrs. vahn-
tine Ran. Is Rlverdale Ave. Yonkers, N. Z.
Hoods Pills are purely vegetable. cure bilious
ness. constipation, etc. Try them. All druggists
IF MADE By HOOD IT'S GOOD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
Never Worry" Club Dined.

The Never Worry" Club, composed of
members Of Washington Aerie, No. 125,
Fraternal Order of Eagles, was rendered
a banquet at Eagles Hall last evening by
Edward Coughlan. its secretary I'm
promptu speeches were made by several
of the guests. and a program of music
furnished by members of the organize
ton Among those present were julius
Albrecht. Ward Savage. ]. II. HazeIton,
Fftzhugh Tayloe. George Budd, John
Campbell. Col. Robert Montague, Charles
Monntnger and I. N. Rowland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
CHARGED WITH THEFT.
Former Policeman Forfeits $40 Col
lateral in Police Court.

Charged with stealing eight neckties
during the fire at the Vogue, 1929 F
street. last evening, George H. Arm
strong. former policeman and fireman,
forfeited $50 collateral in Police Court
this morning.
Charles ". Logan, giving his address
as Pasadena, Cal, was arrested at the
same fire for disorderly conduct. He
is at liberty on collateral. Trial of the
case in the Police Court has been con-
tinued until April l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
where Are Your Household GoodsH

The things that go to make your home
confortab BILE and attractive and which you
have been accommodating for years should
nc we'll cared for If you're discontinuing
housekeeping for short or long period
Our modern eight-story. absolutely FIRE
PROOF Storage Warehouse has a ca
pacitv of eight hundred and forty sepa-
rate locked compartments. Absolute pro-
lection is assured for 81 per month and up.
Phone NJ. $500. Merchants Transfer and
Storage Co, 9co-a2c E st. We Move
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
Car and Auto in Collision

An automobile operated by r. II.
Baull coliided with a street car at 18th
and G streets northwest yesterday aft
ernoon. The bending Of the car fen
der was the only damage done. The
operator of the automobile and motor
man on the car escaped injury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
solid Mahogany Dining Tables.

These superb extension tables are solid
mahogany throughout, with latest i'm
proved sliding features. Como in and see
them. together with Mahogany Bullets.
China Cabinets. Chairs. Colonial Bureaus
and Chiffoniers, Sheraton Bedroom Suites,
Brass Beds. Rugs. etc. Ali new, selected
pieces, direct from leading manufacturers.
You can save money here. Wilson &
MaverS. 1927 and 100 G. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
Escapes Without Injury.

II. Ambrosia. whose home is at 647
q street southeast. was struck by an
automobile yesterday afternoon while
crossing at Pennsylvania avenue and
9Th street northwest Harry Lauten of
1886 Irving street was the occupant of
the car. Ambrosia said he was not
hurt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
Criminal Neglect
of Skin and Hair.

Cuticura soap and ointment do so much for
poor compilations. red. rough hands and dry,
thin and falling hair. and cost SO little that it
is almost criminal not to use them. Think of
the suffering entailed by neglected skin troubles
mental because Of designation ply steal be-
cause Of pain. Think Of the pleasure of a clear
skin, soft white hands and good hair These
blessings are often only a matter Of a little
thoughtful timely care. viz: Warm baths with
Cuticura soap, assisted by anolntings with CutI-
ninfn,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29

BY the 18th Cavalry Band and Or
chestra. George F. Tyrrell. chief
musician, director. post gymna-
SUM, Wednesday evening, March
%. at 8 o'clock.
First part-string orchestra:
March, Army and Navy" .Tyrrell
Selection, THE Gay Hussars,"
Kalman
"a Morceau, Alta" wild Flower,
Losey
o. Characteristic, "Rustling
Leaves. .Kohler
Japanese intermezzo, Yokohama"
Norris
Second part-N1ilitary Band:
Overture, Fest" Lassen
"reminiscences Of All Nations"
Godfrey
Descriptive, "A Hunting Scene"
Bucalossi
Patrol, Comic Tattoo. .Fahrbach
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
Thrown From Bicycle.

Leonard Zirkle, a resident OF Kenil-
worth. was thrown from his bicycle
Yesterday afternoon by contact with 4
moving automobile occupied by t. c.
Simms of the Wyoming The accident
happened near 18th and r streets
northwest. Zirkle escaped injury. but
his wheel was slightly damage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
Will Extol Negro Achievement.

j. c. Napier. register Of the Treasury,
is to speak next Monday evening at the
Nineteenth Street Baptist Church at a
mass meeting in celebration of half
century of achievement by the negro
race. j. c. Dancy. formerly recorder OF
deeds of the District, will preside The
public has been invited to attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
Discusses Polynesian Mythology,

"Polynesian Mythology was the sub
ject of a lecture delivered by Prof. r. B.
Dixon Of Harvard University before the
Archaeological Society of Washington at
the Public Library last night Prof.
Dixon described the relationship between
the. traditions Of the variousS islands of
the Pacific.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals,

Schooner Grace G. Bennett, lumber from
North Carolina, via Leonardtown. Nd, to
Johnson & Wimsatt, at 10Th street wharf:
schooner S. c. Kirk, shad and herring
from Coan river to 18th street wharf;
Standard Oil Company tug No. IL, tow
ing tank barge No. is. oil in bulk from
Baltimore to Georgetown; tug Camilla,
towing waterlogged lighter from Indian
Head for Potomac Sand and Gravel Com
pany; tug James o. Carter. from Piney
Point towing coal lighter for Maryland
Dredging Company; power sloop Louise
at Alexandria, to load for Piscataway
creek.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
Only 75c.

includes our installation of pure white
(besO Business Light. End Of 30 days you
decide whether to keep 1t or not, for So
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
LOCAL MENTION.
A ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-Miss Billie Burke in "Su-
same" S:15 pm
Columbia - Laurette Taylor and
Charles Cherry in The Seven Sisters.
Sis Pm
Chase s-Polite vaudeville. Sis pm
New Academy-Happy Hooligan,
Sis pm.
Gayety- Dainty Duchess" s:15 pm.
New Lyceum-"Star Show Girls.
Sis pm
Casino-Vaudeville and moving pic
lures. 12:45 to $50 and GAS to II pm.
Cosmos-vaudeville and moving pic
lures. ] pm to II pm
Observation-Disclosures and moving pic
lures. 2:15 and Sis.
The Arcade-DancinE and roller
skating.
Virginia-Moving pictures and illus
trated songs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29

VIM Cannon's Purissima Rye is famous
for purity and quality tn benea, YOU.
l"c-, 1th
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CITY ITEMS.
Quaker Matches

Quaker Matches. Large Bosses, Zee
per doz.: Joc crooks Mince-meat. SIC: Graee
Juice. lee; 1o-lb. bags Table Salt. 7isc:
large can Sweet Potatoes. &c: Toe can
Pineapple. &c: Plums. SC: large bottle Ci-
der Vinegar. sc. J. r u. Pyles' Is stores