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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
WANT HIGHER BANANA PRICES
Growers Complain That Present
Figures Are Too Low.

According to reports brought to this
country from Jamaica by the banana
running steamers into Baltimore, an
advance in the price OF the fruit may
be looked for If the growers have their
way. il Is asserted that for some time
the banana market has been dull and
inactive. and the planters in Jamaica
have been receiving prices that hardly
paid for shipping the fruit to Balti-
more and other ports. The planters
are demanding more money for the
fruit, and are threatening to stop grow
ing and shipping 1T unless their de-
mands are complied with.
Steamers arriving at Baltimore the
last few weeks. 1T is stated. have been
bringing short cargoes.
The Island of Jamaica, it is stated.
has a prolific crop this season. and
from fifty to seventy-five steamers are
loading fruit each week destined for
ports in this country. England and Ger
many.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
BUILDING TO Be ADDED
TO CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
Seminary for Training Ameri-
cans for Work in Foreign
Mission Fields.

A seminary for the training of Ameri-
can young men volunteering for work in
foreign mission fields will be erected this
year at the Catholic University in addi-
ton to Gibbons Hall, in commemoration
OF the fiftieth anniversary OF Cardinal
Gibbons entrance into the priesthood.
The erection of the seminary was decided
upon at the recent annual meeting of
the Catholic archbishops. The training
will embrace foreign languages and the
economics OF missions in addition to
theology. Rev. James A. Walsh OF Bos-
ton and Rev. Thomas F. Price Of Raleigh
have been commissioned to raise the
money to found the seminary. France.
Italy. Spain and Austria have heretofore
furnished missionaries for the foreign
field, but now It is planned to have Amer
lea contribute its share.
College Nearing Completion.
The College OF Ecclesiastical Music is
nearing completion, Rev. Abel L. Gabert,
specialist in Gregorian chant having
been appointed in charge. A college for
the training Of Polish Catholic priests and
a normal training school for Catholic wom-
an teachers. to be located in tho Immediate
vicinity Of the university and under its
direction. are contemplated. A move
toward the realization of the latter prof.
ect Is the summer schoo. work in
which will count toward the degrees that
will later he granted by the normal in
stitute on the basis of one full course at
the summer school equaling two hours a
week for half a year in the institute.
Saturday. July ]. registration will begin
and examinations will be held Saturday.
August D. Sisters will be cared for at
the rate of 81 a day In halls on the
campus which will be conducted as sum-
mer school converts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
Schooner's Name Changed.

The schooner Hattie e. Giles. frequent
visitor to this city with lumber and other
cargoes. has had her name changed to
Ida G. Robinson, In honor of Mrs. Al
fred w. Robinson of Laurel, Del. The
change was made with the consent OF the
Treasury Department after the Giles had
been rebuilt by the Sharptown marine
railway, Sharptown, Nd. making her al
most a new vessel, which made it posi-
BILE to change her name under the law.
The Robinson registers 134 tons gross and
is 10 feet long. She will be continued in
the bay and coasting trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

tor Seventh Day Adventist Church: Rev.
A. c. Garner. pastor Plymouth Congrega-
tional Church: George w. Harris. editor
Amsterdam News. New York city: Will
liam Knowles Cooper. secretary Central
Y. NJ. c. A: L. e. Johnson, secre-
tary Colored mems Branch OF Y.
NJ. c. A.: Rev. j. z. Moorland, inter-
national secretary, Y. NJ. c. A.; o. A
Williams Of executive committee, Y. NJ
c. A: DR.. A. NJ. Curtis. DR.. G. ". Ca
baniss. w. H. Lewis, assistant attorney
general of United States; Joseph III.
Douglass. r. w. Thompson and NJ. w.
Gibbs OF Little Rock, Ark, former consul
to Madagascar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
MARYLAND Park Church Dedicated.

The value and meaning of the Chris
tian Church and the Importance of Its
work in the different states was en-
phasized by Rev. Earl Wiley. CO.
pastor of the Vermont Avenue Christian
Church. at the dedication Of the new
Maryland Park Christian Church yes
terday afternoon. Rev. George A. Mil
Ter. pastor of the Ninth Street Chris
tian Church, conducted the dedicatory
service. Revs. w G. Dram. Walter
Smith and Jared Heyden. pastor of the
new church, participated in the serv-
ices
The church has a seating capacity of
200. The congregation was organized
about one year ago and has a member
ship of twenty-five.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
SALE OF DEAD MEMS CHESTS.
Property of Friendless Americans
Who Have Died Abroad,

1t is expected a large number Of per-
sons who are seeking some trace of
relatives or friends who are missing
will be at Sloans galleries on G street
near 14th tomorrow when the sale Of
dead mems chests" will take place.
These parcels, 1876 in number. contain
the effects of Americans who died
abroad. and whose relatives, after a
search. have not been located by the
State Department. The property which
will be auctioned tomorrow fell into
the hands of the United States con-
suls, who forwarded 1t to this city.
The proceeds OF the sale will be de-
posted in the United States Treasury.
subject to withdrawal by legal claim
ants in the future
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
Loyalty May Win Pardon.

A petition for the pardon of Arthur
d. Barnes, an inmate of the Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane, who sew
eral months ago exposed a plot Of sew
eral convict patients to escape will be
presented to the President this week
Soon after he became President Mr.
Taft was asked to pardon Barnes, and
1t is said that the patients loyalty to
DR.. William A White, superintendent
of the asylum, may cause Mr. Taft to
reconsider his refusal
Barnes was convicted of shaving a.
man who intruded into his family while
IN the Indian territory fifteen years
ago After serving a short time in the
penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga, Barnes
showed traces of insanity and was
transferred TO st. Elizabeth's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
ASCRIBED TO A JOKER.
Bottle Purporting to Be From Suicide
Found in Eastern Branch.

This bottle was thrown over at Indian
Head. | committed suicide because OF Q
disappointment in marriage affairs.
THOMAS MOORE"
February. 1885,
The foregoing note was found in bot
tie floating in the Eastern branch yes
terday afternoon. II was turned over TO
the police Of the fifth precinct. The bot
tie was found by William Wood. who has
boathouse near the Anacosti2 bridge.
Capt. Mulhall, in command OF the fifth
police precinct. believes the bottle vas
put I'm the water by practical joker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
DEATH DUE TO COMPLICATION.
Autopsy Shows William ]. Lee Had
Heart and Kidney Trouble.

An autopsy was performed at the
morgue yesterday morning on the body
of William ]. Lee, formerly employed as
telegraph operator in the Department
OF Commerce and Labor, who died sud
denly Saturday night in his room at 416
9Th street northeast and 1t was found
that death was due to kidney and heart
troubles.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow
at the undertaking establishment Of
Thomas r. Nalley & Son, 1921 Nth
street southeast. Burial will be in Con-
gressional cemetery.
Funeral services for the victim OF the
accident will be held at 2 o'clock tomor-
row afternoon in the chapel at the under
taking establishment Of J. William Lee
S52 Pennsylvania avenue northwest. The
interment will be at Glenwood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
Burned in Brass Urn.
TEACHER ASKS DAMAGES.
Sues Anacostia and Potomac Rail
road Company for $4,000.

Mary A. Burns. a school teacher. today
filed suit against the Anacostia and Po-
tomac River Railroad Company to re-
cover $4,000 damages for alleged per-
sonal injury. According to the declara-
ton. filed by Attorneys Happier & Merrill
lat. October % last, while the plaintiff
was a passenger. the car gave a sudden
lurch and threw her to the floor Of the
vehicle, dislocating her shoulder and 9TH
erwfse seriously injuring her.
Miss Burns says she has been prevented
from following her avocation Of school
teaching and has expended large sums
In an effort to be cured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
Willows Not Being Injured.

That no permanent injury is being dons
the giant willow trees on the island"
the lower part OF Potomac Park. by the
flling-in process being carried on there. IS
the statement OF officials in charge OF the
work. 1t was noted that the dredge and
great pipes have been moored to these
trees by steel cables, which have cut the
trees considerably. Ii is pointed out.
however that when the filling-in is ac-
complished the surface OF the earth Will
be raised to a point above the marks
left by the cables, and the willow, being
such q hardy tree. Will suffer no ill-effects
from the temporary laceration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
TWO THOUSAND AT MASS.
Communion Administered Yesterday
at St. Aloysius Church.

About 1000 men, members of the Sd
Sunday Brigade of various Catholic
parishes and societies in Washington, re-
ceived holy communion following :
O'Clock mass yesterday morning at st.
Aloysius Catholic Church. The COM
munion was administered by Rev Eugene
Del. Mcdonnell, pastor Of the church,
assisted by Rev. John b. Pittar and Rev.
James Noonan. The communicates were
later informed by Rev. Father Mcdonnell
of the plans or their participation in the
ceremonies of the military mass next
Sunday. 1t is expected ST. Aloysius
Church will be represented on that &C.
casion by not less than $500 men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
SOUTHLAND ON THE ROUTE.
Relieves Steamer Newport News on
the Run to Norfolk.

The steamer Southland Of the fleet OF
the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Company has returned from the Newport
News shipyard looking as bright and
fresh as IL just launched. She has re-
lieved the steamer Newport News on the
route between this city and Norfolk and
is alternating with the steamer North
land In the daily service.
The Newport News has been placed
out of service in her dock at the piers OF
the company, foot Of 18th street, and will
be called into service when 1T is necessa ~
to clean boilers and overhaul the larger
steamers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
Jefferson Davis Birthday.

The Confederate Veterans and other
Confederate associations of Washington
have arranged TO celebrate the anniver-
sary OF Jefferson Davis birthday Mon
day, June 3. The exercises will be held
In Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church
South. commencing at o'clock pm. The
address Is 10 be delivered by Senator
bailey of Texas, who Is native OF Mis-
sissippi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
CITY ITEMS.

Rheumatism-Rhcum
Cured. DR.. Nicholson, 1905 III 81. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
LOCAL MENTION.


National-The Aborn Opera Company In
That's" Sis pm.
Belasco-The Vagabonds IN Peter
Pan" $40 pm.
Columbia-The Columbia Players in "A
Womans Way" S:15 pm.
Chase's-Fancy Dress Carnival by the
pupils of Miss Ida NJ. Hayes. SID Pm
Gayety-Follis Of New York and Paris
Sis pm.
Matestic-OConnor- Rowe Stock Com
pany in Ten Nights in Bar Room,
Sis pm.
Casino-Vaudeville and moving pictures,
l2:45 to $40 and 6:45 to II pm.
Cosmos-VaudeviIle and motion pictures.
! pm. TO II pm.
MaryIand-J-ncle Toms Cabin moving
pictures, l. noon to IL pm
Virginia-Moving pictures and Illus
trated songs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
JOAQUIN MIllER'S CABIN
SURE OF PRESERVATION
Building on Meridian Hill to Be
Rescued From Obliteration by
California Society.

The old cabin on Meridian Hill in which
lived for time the Poet of the Sierras.
Joaquin Miller, IS TO be rescued from OBJ
iteration in the march of progress. A
site in Rock Creek Park is sought for 1t.
The California Society. meeting last
night In the Riggs House. declared for the
preservation of this historic relic. The
cooperation of two District Commission
ers is assured for the purpose.
The cabin stands on land situated far
out on 18th street, owned by Henry
White, former ambassador to France.
Mr.. White is constructing home on part
Of the land, and will improve the sur
roundings. With this purpose in view
he has announced that the cabin is to
De removed within a fortnight, SO that
MS landscape gardener may proceed with
his plans of identifying the grounds
Society to Meet the Expense.
The resolution, adopted by unanimous
Cote by the California Society. declares
that the organization is willing to meet
the expense of removing and setting UP
the cabin elsewhere. IL the District Com
nissioners will provide temporary loca-
ton for it pending appeal TO Congress
20 allot a site in Rock Creek Park.
Commissioners Rudolph and Johnston
nave expressed themselves as being In
favor of providing place for the cabin
Commissioner Rudolph says he will do
anything he can TO put a bill through
Congress 10 have the hut erected in Rock
Creek Park.
Il think 1t a sort of sacrilege." he said,
to destroy the little ca bin in which the
venerable poet spent MS days in Wash
ington. i believe il is enc of the very
few relics of this kind the city has. and
for this reason should he saved"
Immediate Action Assured.
AS soon as the Commissioners make an
official reply to the request of the society
action will be taken to move the cabin.
joaquin Miller, who is now in California.
will be notified. II Is proposed by the
society to move the house by sections.
photograph will be made of 1t before
1t is disturbed. so that II can be put to-
gether again exactly as ii stands. A
bronze plate. suitably inscribed, will be
placed on the door.
The society has arranged for it's an
nual outing at Marshall Hall on the first
Saturday in July. Arrangements are also
being made for the whole society to &C
TO the Panama exposition in 1915 at San
Francisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
Held as Alleged Deserter.

Daniel Thompson. colored. was arrested
by the police Of the fifth precinct yester-
Gay afternoon and held as an alleged de-
Eerter from Fort Ethan Allen. n. Y.
Twelve days ago. The police found him
st his home in Navy place southeast.
The military authorities were notified of
his arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
Girl Graduates at Special Service.

The girls who will graduate from the
BelIcourt Seminary next month-Misses
Ruth Campbell. Clara Blackford, Eu-
genia Spartman, Marjorie Hail, Addie
RaineS Grace Watkins Scott Goodwin
and tinnie Mullins-attended a special
SERVICE at ST. Thomas Episcopal Church
yesterday and listened to q sermon by
Rev. G. Ernest Smith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
GERMANY OPPOSED.
Arbitration Agreement Now Being
Negotiated With That Country.

Denial is made at the White House of
the report that there had been diplomatic
discussion between this country and Ger
many over a proposed arbitration treaty,
such as those now being negotiated with
France and Great Britain.
1t is said the German government at
this time is opposed to the negotiation
of such a pact, and takes the view that
so far no practical scheme has been
evolved for disarmament.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
Will Bury Mrs. O'Brien Wednesday

The funeral of Mrs. Bridget O'Brien.
who died yesterday morning at the resi-
dence Of her daughter. Mrs Mary Magru-
der. 1928 New Hampshire avenue north
west. following a stroke of apoplexy. will
he held Wednesday morning from st.
Stephens Catholic Church. Rev. Father
Froelich offciating. Burial will be in
Mount Ouvet cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

10 Cts.
Gives You 100 Gal. Hot Water.
Cold Water Made Hot Instantly.
See the Ruud Gas Water Heater.
c. A. Muddiman & Co.
GIG 18th. 1904 q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
Cause of Rejoicing.

Cause OF Rejoicing.
This makes one rejoice that man Of
his heart and soul and generosity has had
genius-and the executive force 10 bui,d
up fortune that enables him TO do what
he would with his money for the better
ment of mankind.
Il am here this afternoon to saw to Won
that there ought not to be any DELAY
about raising that $4,000. / don't won
der that my friend here who has lust
spoken told Mr. Rosenwald that IL was
imposing good deal OF a task on me to
raise $4,000. / think it is He lived near
er me and knew perhaps better than Mr..
Rosenwald did my capacity in that direc-
ton. But IL is very happy issue. and
am delighted to have played even the
smallest part in IL, because I know that
for years and years. for decades and dec
AIDES. this organization that he has now
go on living and expanding its usefulness
and uplifting the colored men OF Wash
ington in a way that every friend OF the
race and every friend of humanity will
rejoice to see"
Those seated on the stage during the
exercises were Charles d. Hilles, sec
rotary TO the President; the secretary &c
the French ambassador; NJ. j. NJ. Brady
and NJ. Umiliere Duval OF the Haitian
boundary commission. Judge Julian Mack
OF the Court of Commerce. Rev. r. +.
Watson, secretary church extension
director of music, Washington public
schools: Judge Robert II. Terrell of Mu-
nicipal Court. District of Columbia: Ralph
w. Tyler. auditor for Navy Department
James A. Cobb, assistant United States
district attorney; Rev. L. c. Sheafe, pas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

w. q. and A. Electric Rwy.. 18TH and
n. Y. ave, to Naval Academy and Bal
timore. una
Cars from 18th and y. Y. ave. to Zoo
Park Chevy Chase and kensington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
The Clothes Doctor.

We clean. dye. alter and repair YOUR
clothes TO look like new. our wagon calls
and delivers everywhere. Phone Main
l4S9 1855 Pa ave. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

SEWING Machines Repaired for al.
Machines rented by the week or month.
s. 5l4 9TH 81. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

81 90 Frederick, keedysviIIe 4 Hagers-
! town and return Sunday. May IS.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
! Special train leaves Union station s am
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

for HEURICH'S BEERS Nothing Ike
Maerzen and Senate to keep YOUR temper
allure down and your spirits UP. Case.
doz.. Sl.45: TWO doz Lager. 81 20. Bot
tie rebate, .,oc Postal or tel. w. 1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

The Popular Service for Outings
is Terminal TaXicab Co.'S Packard. 80
livery. Rates, So hour. Phone North 1912
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

Well! That's Fine Cream Buttermiik.
Maryland Lunch Company. ZOOS Pa. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

-av.. TO give highest satisfaction in clean
Ing carpets and rugs All facilities strictly
modern Work and prices always right
Ffreproof storage ut low rates. Tel NJ. 5fSo,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
Skim Tortured
Babies Sleep

warm bath with Cuttcura soap. followed by
a gentle amounting with Cuticura ointment, Is
generally sufficient 10 afford immediate com
fort in the most distressing forms OF itching.
burning and scaly eczemas. rashes, irrita ions
and denominations of infants and children. per.
nit sleep for child and rest for parent ana
point to permanent relief when other metho9s
fail Peace falls upon distracted housewares
when these pure. sweet and gentle emoh ,.i
enter No other skin treatment costs SO ht'ie
and does so much
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
Star Branch 1t Dupont Circle.

The Dupont Pharmacy. Goth and SITS.
receives Want Ads for Tho Star at Of
flee rates. Telephone subscribers may
phone ads" direct to The Star Office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

The Great Rear Is an Ideal Table
water. Once, 326 r ne. Phone N. 4372
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

Hardware. Paints. OIL. Glass. Plumbing.
Timing. Moran Co. 2l26 Pa. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
Coolest Place In Town.

Wonderful violinist, Helen Dodge. Va.
q r & G..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
II You Can't Get "Perfectson"

SARSAPARILLA at the grocers. phone
W. "a and Arlington Bottling Co. Will sup
ply You. safe hot-weather beverage for
young and oid-pure. delicious refreshing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
OF MORTGAGES,
Church CONSECRATED
Formal Ceremonies of Special
Interest to st. Margaret's
P. E. Congregation.

Yesterday was a red-letter day in the
history OF ST. Margaret's Episcopal
Church. when Cancelled mortgages for
$4,000. representing total Indebtedness on
that church property. were burned In
front OF the church chancel Immediately
after the conservation Of the church by
Bishop Harding. Rear Admiral Selfridge,
on behalf OF the vestry. donated the prop
erty to Bishop Harding. the head OF tho
Washington diocese The church was
then consecrated by Bishop Harding. as
sisted by the rector, Rev. Herbert Scott
Smith.
Program of Exercises.
The ritualistic ceremony began at IL
o. clock. when the bishop. visiting clergy
men and the vested choir marched along
Connecticut avenue from the vestry door
to the main door Of the sanctuary. When
the bishop reached the threshold he
knocked upon the closed door. 1t was
promptly opened by the church wardens
and vestrymen in waiting, and the impos-
ing line advanced up the main aisle OF
the church to the altar. to the music OF
the choir and the big organ.
The articles Of donation were then read
by Rear Admiral Selfridge, who request
ed the bishop to receive the property and
to consecrate 1t to the worship of God
according to the rites Of the Episcopal
Church.
Burned in Brass Urn.
At the completion of the conservation
service a brass urn was placed In front
OF the chancel and the mortgages depos-
tied In 1t and burned. The bishop applied
lighted taper. while the entire assem-
bIage sang the time-honored Praise God,
From Whom All Blessings Flow"
Bishop Harding in the course OF his re-
marks complimented the pastor. the Of
ficers OF the church and the congregation
for removing the entire debt of the
church. which had been accomplished in
twelve wears.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22


Hotel Continental rathskeller. Special
menus. Music evenings. y. cap. & T. SITS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

DO You Want Prepared Roofing
for that new house, Well supply YOU.
Phone EISTNGER BROS, 2roa 7th NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

The Higher the Mercury Climbs
the more you'll enjoy bottle of Royal
Pilsen" dight) or old Glory dark.
Keep a supply on ice. Write or tel W.
So. Abner- Drury Brewing 90. 18th F.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

six-room House. 1868. f. Libbey & &C