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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-28
CLEVELAND BUILDERS HERE.
After a Two-Day Stay Will Go to
Philadelphia and Seashore.

Members of the Cleveland Builders Elk
change. their wives and daughters, are
sightseeing in Washington today. The
Cleveland visitors are on their annual
outing, the most extensive the organiza-
ton has ever made. They will spend to-
morrow here and then will go to Ph1la-
delphia and on to Atlantic City.
The Washington Builders Exchange is
doing all in it's power to make the stay
in Washington Of the Cleveland party en-
joyable. Members Of the local exchange
acted as escorts to the visitors through
the public buildings and other places OF
interest in the city today. At O'CLOCK
this afternoon the Cleveland party VIII
be received by Senator Burton Of Ohio at
the Capitol, and If the matter can be ar
ranged will call upon the President al
the White House later.
The Headquarters of the party is Con-
sress Hall, where the Clevelanders went
soon after reaching here at 1850 O'Clock
this morning. Tomorrow at 2:3O O'Clock
the party will go to Mount Vernon by
boat. They will assemble at ! O'Clock
at the rooms Of the Washington Builders
Exchange, preparatory to going to the
boat A delegation from the Baltimore
Builders Exchange will come here tc
make the trip with the party to Mount
Vernon.
This is the thirteenth annual outing OF
the Cleveland exchange. The organiza-
ton is composed OF prominent builders
and manufacturers Of Cleveland. They
are making point of examining the f1ne
buildings, private as Well as public
which have been erected In Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-28
REPAIRS TO RIVER CRAFT.
Sloop Brownie Douglass and Launch
Louise K. on Marine Railway.

The sloop Brownie Douglass. belonging
to Capt. Michael O'Brien of this city. is
on the marine railway at Regan's boat
yard for repairs to hull and for such 9TH
er repair work as may be needed to put
her in thorough order for service with
the pleasure fleet on the river. The YES
sci will also be painted before being put
overheard.
The handsome power launch Louise X.
belonging to Prof. Kubel of this city. il
also on the railway at Regan's to have her
hull under water painted and for minor
repair work She will be ready for
launching tomorrow and will return to-
service as soon as she lie put overheard.
The power launch Della. which was
on the railway for attention to her hull,
was completed and launched and has re-
turned to service with the pleasure fleet
on the river. The launch ]. III. Chivell,
belonging to Capt. Joe Chivell, which
is at anchor in the stream, is being re-
painted and decorated In preparation for
her annual cruise to Blackstone Island
with her owner and his family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-28

Capt Colwell, master of the schooner
Persis A. Colwell. in port here with luni-
Der from Tampa. Fla, for Johnson Z
Wimsatt, left yesterday with Mrs. Col
we'll for st. Johns, n. B.. to visit his
father, who is i'll. The Colwell will DC
here for two weeks or longer discharginS
and Capt. Colwell will not return until
the vessel is about ready to sail.
Capt Ollie Crowder, master of the tug
Advance, who has been spending short
vacation at his home in this city. has re-
turned to the James river to take cobl-
mand of his tug, in service there.
Capt. "Bin' Finn, master of the
schooner Daniel. has resigned and will
take up steamboat work during the COM
ing month. No master for the Daniel
which is lying at Alexandria, has as yet
been named.
Capt. r. F. Riggan, master of the
schooner Edwin and Maud, and Capt, j,
s. Williams of the schooner Jennie ID
Bell have rejoined their vessels at Baiti-
more. after q visit to their homes Al
Bethel, Del.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-28
The Best Treatment
for Itching ScalpS
and Falling Hair

To allay itching and irritation
of the scalp, prevent dry, thin and
falling hair, remove crusts, scales
and dandruff, and promote the
growth and beauty of the hair, the
following special treatment is
most effective, agreeable and
economical. On retiring, comb
the hair out straight all around,
then begin at the side and make
a parting, gently rubbing Cuti-
cura ointment into the parting
with bit of soft flannel held over
the end of the finger. Anoint ad-
ditional partings about half an
inch apart until the whole scalp
has been treated, the purpose be-
ing to get the Cuticura ointment
on the scalp skin rather than on
the hair. 1t is we'll to place a
light covering over the hair to
protect the pillow from possible
stain. The next morning, sham
poo with Cuticura soap and hot
water. Shampoos alone may be
used as often as agreeable, but
once or twice a month is gener-
ally sufficient for this special
treatment for women's hair. Not
withstanding Cuticura soap and
ointment are sold everywhere,
those wishing to try this treat
ment may do so without expense
by sending to "Cuticura,' Dept.
H, Boston, for a free sample OF
Cuticura soap and ointment. with
32-page book on the skin and hair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-28
The Pension Problem.
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
Will you allow a veteran OF the civil
war, eighty-two years old, to suggest a
way out Of the unfortunate contrariety Of
opinion that Is likely to deadlock and
prevent any further pension legislation
to the sorrow and neglect OF pensioners
who are In actual need?
There is a widespread and deep convic-
ton in public sentiment that the time has
come when some reasonable discr,mina-
ton should be substituted for promiscu-
Gus, tndiscriminate and hit-or-miss pen
sion legislation. For instance, intelligent
and discreet parents always exercise q
wise and benign discrimination in giving
help to their children. They give to each
according to their need, and yet they love
all alike, and they treat all alike who are
alike. Some are well and strong or have
enough If not an abundance and need no
help, while others are poor or weak or
unfortunate and destitute and need as
siStance.
True parentalism as we'll as true
brotherhood or comradeship is that which
distinguishes between strong and weak.
rich and poor. and which hears the cry
of distress and instantly responds and
administers relief according to needs and
circumstances. Many of the old and ex-
perienced governments. I am told, apply
this parental principle in dealing with
their old soldiers.
When a disability pension increase bill
is framed that embodies this common
sense justice and wisdom of the ages, and
helps those only who need more help-to
live outside and get outside those I'M
natural prisonlike, national home death
traps-then and not till then will all the
sensible and humane members of the two
houses Of Congress, both democrat and
republican. join hands and make it law.
And also make law to pay the pensions
monthly.
Since it seems futile for the unneedy
pensioners to longer contend for a fiat
increase (Which is giving alike to rich
and destitute) should not sentiments of
hum anity, If not magnanimty. prompt
them to yield and allow ''needy-relief-
increase bill to become law by unani-
nous vote? ROBERT L. THOMPSON.
Leavenworth, Kan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-28
RECENT DEATHS.
Passing Of Mrs. Wilson and Levi
Wynkoop-Leesburg. News.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
LEESBURG. Va, June 49, 1911.
Mrs. Fanny Wilson, widow of Stephen
H. Wilson of Round Hill. Loudoun coun-
ty, died of heart disease at the home of
her daughter. Mrs. Hale Hughes, Sun
day. Two sons, r. H. Wilson of Round
Hill and Alfred Wilson of Berkeley
Springs, W. Va, and five daughters.
Mrs. w. H. Taylor of Herndon, Mrs. j.
T. Cornwell Of Purcellville, Mrs. Hughes
and Misses Kate and Annabel Wilson Of
Washington, d. c.. survive her.
Levi Wynkoop died at the home of his
son-in-law. W. C. Otley Of Hamilton.
Sunday, from complication of diseases.
One son. Rodney Wynkoop. and three
daughters. Mrs. W. c. Otley of Hamil-
ton and Mrs. w. T. Orvinson and Miss
Agnes Wynkoop Of Floris, Va, survive
him.
The Loudoun Guards, the local military
company, marched to Aults' landing, on
the Potomac river, near here, Saturday
evening and camped until Sunday even
ing Services were held Sunday after
noon by Rev. ]. II. Wiltshire Of the Bap-
list church.
The women Of the Potomac Association
will hold meeting at the Baptist church
at North Fork, Loudoun county, July B..
followed by a missionary conference
July 6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-28
SCHOONER GRIPS IN PORT.
Handsome Little Vessel Formerly in
Bahama Baltimore Trade.

The tzvo-masted schooner Ella F. Grips
hailing from Baltimore. is at Alexandra
with a load of salt fish from Dividing
creek. Va. The schooner is one of the
handsomest little vessels that has come
up the Potomac in many years. This is
her first visit to the upper Potomac and
she has aboard the first cargo OF barreled
fish she has ever carried.
The Cripps was built at st. Michaels
Md. in 1900 for the pineapple trade be-
tween the Bahamas and Baltimore Dur
ing the fruit season she made trips after
pines" and at other times handled grain.
For the past year she has been employed
in general freighting work on Chesapeake
bay and its tributaries Although she
has had many trips on the Atlantic, she
is a vessel of but forty-seven tons register
and is 69.2 feet long, 21.9 feet beam, and
SIS feet deep in the hold, and is an excep-
tionally fleet vessel.
The Grips will go from Alexandria to
. bay point to load for Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-28
ARRANGES FOR OUTING.
Railway Employees Relief Associa
tion CHING tn Chesaneake Reach

The Employees Relief Association of the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany has completed arrangements for its
annual outing. in aid of its sick and
death benefit fund. to Chesapeake Beach
tomorrow.
Paul Y. Waters. general manager of the
Chesapeake Beach Railway Company
has issued orders for every employee OF
the road to be at his post tomorrow
Engines and coaches will come from the
Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio
roads for the day.
The committee Of arrangements has
planned an elaborate athletic program, in
connection with prizes for prowess. The
events are for all ages and for both
sexes.
The railway company has presented the
relief association with three hundred dol
lars worth of car tickets, to be presented
to ticket holders. They will be divided
into books of $50. 50, SIS, SO and thu
balance in S. prizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-28
ANACOSTIA.

Electa Chapter. No. 2. Order of the
Eastern Star. held meeting last evening
in the Anacostia Masonic Hall. several
new members being admitted. The bust
ness meeting was followed by a social
session, vocal and instrumental selections
being rendered. A banquet was served
in the main hall at the close of the en-
tertainment. Mrs. Francis Frazier
worthy matron presided.
The surveyors have started on the sur
vey of the Christie estate here, and will
probably complete their work by the 1st
of July. 1t is proposed to make street,
that will run from Nichols avenue to
Minnesota avenue. the most important
street through this subdivision. This will
be of great Importance to those residents
of Minnesota avenue who are now COM
PEELED to make long detour before
reaching the car line. The old Christie
home will be kept intact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-28
OBSERVES HIS BIRTHDAY
WITH OLD-TIME FRIENDS
Owen T. Edgar, Eighty Years Old,
Given Surprise Party by Kings
Daughters He Organized.

Owen T. Edgar, for forty-seven years
a familiar figure on the streets of the
National Capital, celebrated his eightieth
birthday anniversary Saturday, June II.
He was born in Philadelphia on the
square where now stands John Wanna
makers store. When young man he
served for four years in the navy and he
is one Of the survivors of the war with
Mexico For twenty-one years after COM
ing to Washington he was in the en-
ploy Of the government. but when the
Columbia National Bank opened its doors
about twenty-six years ago he entered
as one of its employees. and still retains
a responsible position with that institu-
ton
On the evening Of June IL a. Circle" OF
Kings Daughters, which flourished on
Capitol Hill some years ago. and was
noted for its deeds of charity and kind
ness, met at his home, 922 East Capitol
street, and made his heart glad by the
great surprise.
Mr.. Edgar and his wife. Frances Edgar
organized the circle about twenty years
ago, and several Of the charter members
were present to greet him on his birth
day. Letters, poems. messages and con-
gratulations were heard from hosts OF
friends both absent and present. Old
songs were sung and old ties renewed.
Some special numbers on the program
were: A paper. Eighty Years Young
by Mrs. Engle; an original poem, "A
Tribute to Mrs. Edgar Saint Frances),
by Mrs. Pearson, and solo. Loves Old
Sweet Song" by Mrs Birtwell. DR.. Rich
ard Kingsman sent huge bouquet of lilies
and roses. Eighty red carnations and a
birthday cake with a border OF eighty
tiny American flags adorned the table.
The singing of AUD Lang Syne,' with
the tall form of Mr.. Edgar standing IN
the midst. and reading the lines" in old
Methodist style. formed a striking feature
of the occasion. A silver loving cup,
handsomely engraved, was sent as gift
from Mr.. Edgar's Sunday school Bible
class. Ices and cakes were served and
tiny flag from the birthday cake was
given each guest as souvenir of the
occasion.
Those present were: Mrs. w. T. Pier
son, Miss Violet Pierson. Mrs. James A.
Edgar, Mrs. Phila l. Bush, Miss Annie
Adams, Miss Helen Edgar. Miss Clara
Bush, Mrs. Daniel T. Burtwell. Mrs. j.
F'inney Engle. Miss Annie Clark Miss
Kathrine Leech. Mrs. A. Patten. Mrs. f.
Bruce Bare, Mrs. A. H. Thompson,
Miss Ada Jeffrey. Miss Josephine Patten,
Miss Frances Loane and Miss Helen
Loane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-28
TWO CHAIRS DRAPED.
Services in Memory Of the Dead by
u. v. L. Auxiliary.

A memorial service by Auxiliary No.
30, L. U. v. L.. was held at the hall.
40 10th street northwest last evening.
Two chairs were draped in memory of
Mrs. Alberta Nell. past president of the
auxiliary, and Mrs. Elmira Foley. Mrs.
Ada H. Weiss, national president, was
the presiding officer and was introduced
by the president, Mrs. Sarah Berry.
After prayer by Mrs. H. N. Couden, a
piano solo. The Rosary" was rendered
by Miss Albert. The salute to the flag
was given by Mrs Flora A. Lewis. the
audience joining. An address by Mrs.
Celynda Ford included the names of
members who had passed away. They
were Mrs. Florence George, Mrs. Mary
Steward, Mrs. Harriet E. Dame, Mrs.
Sarah s. Savers. Mrs. Mary S. Gist, Mrs.
Mary S. Butler. Mrs. Theodore LIE Gro.
Mrs. Martha M. Cutler. Mrs Martha A.
w. Ferguson. Mrs Amanda l.. Pershing,
Mrs. Mary Yer Plank. Mrs. Eliza Grid
ley. Mrs Mabel Witcomb Mrs. Sarah
L. Wilder. Mrs. Sarah S. Sampson. Mrs.
Nero L. Tanner. Mrs. Margaret A.
Weaver. Mrs. Hannah E. Crosby. Mrs.
Caroline r. Ransom. Mrs. j. Ellen Fos-
ter. Mrs. Alberta Nell and Mrs. Elmira
Foley.
20 Paradise" was sung by Mr.. Leigh
C. Fairbanks, and "Open My Eyes was
rendered by a quartet composed of Mrs.
! Lewis. Mrs. Weiss, Miss Albert and
Mr.. Fairbanks
Remarks on the records Of Mrs. Nell
and Mrs. Foley were made by Mrs. c.
K. Mackenzie and Miss A. M. Roberts.
Mrs. Lewis sang These Are They, ;,
from the Holy City"
Addresses were made by Col Thos.
Shannon. past COMMUNICATIVE of
the Union Veteran Legion, and by Rev.
N. II. Holmes, national chaplain OF the
Union Veteran Legion.
The depositing of flowers on the draped
chairs by members Of the auxiliary was
very impressive.
Encampments of the U. v. L. were rep
resented by their commanders, Col. Will
liam H. Bailey of No. 50 and Col. James
NJ. Mcdowell of No. Ill.
anita Y9tnightlM i!!sungt mn wodaw da
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-28
PLANS FOR JULY 4
Pyrotechnic Display on the
White House EIIipse.
OTHER PROGRAMS IN VIEW
Patriotic Exercises and Flag Raising
on Fairgrounds, Third and F
Streets Southeast.
OTHER PROGRAMS IN VIEW
-,
)~S

Now that the joint committee on the
safe and sane" Fourth has awarded a
contract for big pyrotechnical display
on the White House ellipse in connection
with Tuesdays celebration, citizens as
sociations and various other societies are
arranging separate celebrations to be held
prior to the grand finale of illumination
in which the entire city is expected to
participate.
For the most part field day exercises
will constitute the daylight program.
Many Of the organizations planning sep
arate entertainments will provide for an
intermission, beginning at II am, as a
daylight fireworks display is to be given
on the ellipse from that hour until noon.
In the afternoon various programs will be
given in several sections Of the city.
Where formal exercises are carried out
there will be the usual reading of the
Declaration of Independence, with pa
triotic addresses and music.
At Fort Bunker Hill.
Citizens of University Heights, Brook
land and vicinity have appointed a COM
mittee to arrange celebration in which
they will participate jointly. They COM
mittee consists of Franklin T. Howe. jr,
c. P. Judge. D. H. Oertly, S. w. Bur-
CESS and E. E. Hutchinson. 1t is an
nounced that the events will be held at
Fort Bunker Hill, 18th and Otis street.
Arrangements are being made for an
elaborate program of patriotic and ath-
letic events at the Fairgrounds at Sd
and r streets southeast. From until
10 am there will be a base ball game;
from 10 to II. flag raising, and from
II until noon program of general
sports In which children under twelve
years of age will be invited to take part.
Speakers From Congress.
The flag raising ceremony will be par
ticularly impressive. There will be
speeches by at least two representa-
be furnished by the Naval Gun Factory
Band, under the leadership of Director
Moody.
In the program arranged for children
under twelve years of age there will
races. The winners will be awarded
prizes. Miss Steinmetz, director of the
Fairgrounds. is arranging the program
In Need of Small Sum.
George ". White. president of the Ma
tional Metropolitan Bank and treasurer
of the safe and sane" fund, announced
this morning that s25 had been added to
the amount in hand. bringing the total
up to $2,319.cS. This leaves a balance
of approximately $500 which remains
to be secured before the committee can
meet all the obligations 1t has incurred
In placing the fireworks and other con-
tracts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-28
INSANITY SUSPECTED.
Colored Woman Sent to Hospital for
Observation and Treatment.

Lizzie Jeffries was the name given yes.
terday by colored woman about fifty
years old who was arrested because OF
a suspicion that her mind was affected
She was being cared for at the Coloreo
Y. NJ. c. A., on T street, and her conduc,
alarmed other persons in the house. SAM
tary officer Sroufe was sent for.
.sMy name is Lizzie Jeffries.' the wom-
an said Il married man named Beavers.
but / don't know whether he left me OF
died.
The woman told of litigation she had
about property in New Brunswick, n. J.,
where she resided. At the local institu-
ton she seemed to fear she was going to
be harmed by unidentified enemies.
Sanitary Officer Sroufe had her sent to
the washington Asylum Hospital for OBJ
servation and treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-28
Mass for Robert Preston,

Requiem mass for Robert Preston. who
died Saturday at his home, 2413 18th
street northwest, was celebrated yester
day morning at st. Aloysius Church. Mr..
Preston was one of the oldest employees
OF the Treasury Department in point of
service. A large delegation from the de-
partment attended the funeral Burial was
in Oak Hill cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-28
Will Discuss Many Matters.

The question of the elimination OF the
STRENGTHENING stables from square 1O43.
bounded on the west by 18th street south
east, on the east by 14th street, on the
north Of E street and on the south by
Pennsylvania avenue and by G street; the
new Eastern High School on the same
square and the construction of the Eas.
Capitol street bridge across the Ana
costa river will be the special business
before the East Washington Citizens
Association at its meeting tomorrow night
at 314 Pennsylvania avenue southeast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-28
Bows Will Camp in Minnesota.

Nine boys of the National Cathedral
School for Boys have gone to Mime
sofa, where they will camp on Lake Poke
CANA. which is at the headwaters Of the
Mississippi and about 100 miles northwest
Of Duluth. Fishing, boating and wan
dering through the wilds is the program
for the summer. The list of boys in the
party includes Henry Owens. Walker
White. Robert Bell. Robert Carnahan.
Gwynn Rust. T. II. Cleborne. Augustin
Todd and NJ. B. CARRIER and brother.
George F. Green. physical director at
the school, Is in charge of the party,
which will be augmented shortly by a
number of boys from various parts of the
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-28
ARTILLERY COMPANIES HOME
Back at Nearby Forts After Prac-
tice in Massachusetts,.

Two of the artillery companies from
Fort Washington and Fort Hunt. which
have been at Fort Rodman. near New
Bedford. Mass. for artillery practice for
the last month. have returned and re-
sumed duty at the army posts. The
companies at the station are the 4Tth at
Fort Hunt and the 1O4th at Fort Wash
ington.
The other two companies belonging al
Fort Washington are expected to return
to the fort the middle Of July. They
probably will be brought by water on an
army transport to Fort Monroe and from
Fort Monroe to Fort Washington by
steamer. While the four companies were
at Fort Rodman, only one company was
left at the Potomac forts to look after
government property there. and to take
care of II half the company made its
quarters at Fort Hunt and the remainder
at Fort Washington. The heavy artil-
lery companies from Fort Washington,
now in Texas. probably will remain there
until next fall, If not longer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-28
MAINSAIL DAMAGED.
Schooner Adele Stefins Arrives in
Port in Disabled Condition.

The two-masted schooner Adele Steffins,
belonging to NJ. c. Clarke and E. M.
Hall Of this city. arrived in port yester-
day with badly damaged mainsail. The
day, while coming up the river the steam
er Manchester passed him on her way to
Marshall Hall. The swells from the
steamer caused the sails of the vessel
to swing from side to side and the strain
proved too much for the canvas. It began
to tear at the peaks, and the tear went
clear across the gaff Then the weight
Of the sail caused it to split at both leech
and luff down to the boom. SO that the
only way it can be repaired is with new
sail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-28
REPORTS JEWELRY MISSING.
Mrs. Adelaide Yates Values Propert'
Taken at S125.

Mrs. Adelaide Yates Of 1906 A street
southeast reported to the police last
night the loss of jewelry valued at
about $125. The rings had disap-
peared from her house since Monday,
she said.
Included in the list of missing prop
worth 800, gold band wedding ring
and a ring set with a ruby and chip
diamonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-28
Delegates to Moose Convention.

The Washington branch of the Loyal
Order of Moose last night made arrange
ments to send a large delegation of local
members to the 1911 convention in De-
troit. A systematic campaign to bring
the h912 convention to Washington will
be waged. If it is not possible to win
the next convention, then an effort will
be made to lay the grounds for obtaining
a convention in a future year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-28
Floral Tributes to Mr.. Duncan.

Floral tributes will be sent by the di-
rectors and employees of the American
Security and Trust Company to Lancaster,
Pa, the home OF Daniel Duncan, for
merly note teller Of that institution, who
died at Colorado Springs last Sunday
from tuberculosis and will be buried to-
morrow in Lancaster.