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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08
CONVENTION TO DISCUSS
GOSPEL MISSION WORK
Addresses of Welcome to Be
Made at Opening Ses-
sion This Evening.

The convention OF the National Fed
GRAFTON Of Gospel Missions will open in
the Luther Place Memorial Church this
evening at 7:45 o'clock. with B. II. War
ner, chairman Of the local committee on
arrangements, presiding. Commissioner
Rudolph will deliver the address OF well
come.
Others who will make short addresses
welcoming the delegates are Rev. DR..
Donald Macleod Of the First Presby-
terrain Church, William Knowles Cooper
of the Y. M. c. A. and Rev. Lloyd c.
Douglas on behalf Of the Luther Place
Church, where the convention will hold
all Of its sessions. Rev. c. H. Madison,
president Of the convention, will reply.
Tho committees in charge Of arrange
ments for the convention are:
Local committee Of arrangements-B.
H. Warner, chairman: DR.. Donald e.
Macleod, first vice chairman: II. D. Cor
don, secretary; William Knowles Cooper,
second vice chairman, and John B. Sc
man, jr.. treasurer.
Committee on railroad transportation
H. A. Thrift, chairman, and District pas
senger agents Of the various railroad
companies.
Committee on fnance-B. II. Warner.
chairman: ]. ]. Darlington. William K.
Cooper and J. w. Somerville.
Committee on invitati0ns-H. D. Cor
don, chairman.
Committee on program and printing
George w. Wheeler, chairman; Francis
B. Lukens, G. w. Havell, H. w. Kline
and A. D. Sutherland.
Committee on press-Henry L. West,
chairman, Herald; Thomas c. Noyes,
Spurgeon, Post.
Committee on reception Of and housing
delegates-William K. Cooper, chairman;
Mrs. H. e. Monroe. Mrs. F. B. Lukens.
Florence E. Brown, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs.
l. Brooke and Mrs. s. H. Hadley.
Committee on assigning delegates to
churches-Dr. Donald C. Macleod, chair
man; DIR. Miller, Christian Church; DR..
Stevenson. Baptist Church: DR.. Shannon,
tional Church: DR.. Wiles. Lutheran
Church; DIR. Wells. NJ. E. Church South.
and DR.. helms, Protestant Episcopal
Church.
Committee on reporting proceedings OF
convention-The Rev. F; B. Lukens,
Clark.
Committee on music-Mr. P. s. Foster,
chairman: George A. Havell, w. II.
Evans, the Rev. H. B. Angus, Mr.. A. P.
Tasker, Miss Grace Beelman and AdJt.
Louise NJ. BraZier.
Committee on church ushers-A: D.
Sutherland, chairman: s. NJ. Croft, J. c.
Muncaster and F. NJ. Dickey.
Committee on badges and church deco
rations-W. H. Womersley, chairman; M.
G. Copeland and w. H. Houghton.
Committee on mission exhibits-H. w.
Kline, chairman.
Pianists-Rev. H.. B: Angus. Mrs.
Marche, Mr.. Laycock. Mrs. Hugh Thrift.
Mrs. A. s. Holden. Mrs. M. E Brown.
Mrs. ]. A. Edgar, Mrs. A. H. thinner
man. Mrs. Beelman, MIS-. Jennie Thorn
ton, Miss Katie Leech, Mr.. Everett H.
Corson and others.
Soloists-George W. Havell. p. 8. Fos-
ter, w. H. Evans, II. D. Gordon. Mrs.
M. q. Brown, Mrs. A H. Zimmerman,
Mrs Madison Clark. Mr.. Everett A. Cor
son and others.
Cornetist-Miss Grace Beelman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08
ANACOSTIA.

Two fires in this section yesterday
brought out large crowds. An alarm
was turned in about 1855 in the after
noon for a fire on premises 1886 Penn
sylvania avenue. Twining City. occu-
pied Of Thomas w. Rowle, and owned
by Mrs. Amelia Schaneder The cause
of this fire was a defective fiue. The
damage was about $3.50. Another alarm
sounded about 4:30 in the afternoon
for q fire in the stable Of Edward
street. Not much damage was done at
this latter fire. owing to the quick ar
rival of the engine company. There
was a scare late Saturday afternoon
at the Government Hospital for the In
sane when brush fire was discovered
Of the buildings An alarm was turned
in and No. chemical Of Congress
Heights responded and exttnguished
the blaze before any damage had re-
suited.
The meeting Of the Sodality Of the
Children of Mary Of st. Teresa's
Church. held yesterday afternoon in the
basement hall Of the church, for the
purpose of selecting a queen for the
annual May procession. resulted in the
ballot being cast for Miss Blanche
Mundell of U street. Rev C. NJ Bart,
rector. presided, and announced that
the procession would take place the
third Sunday in this month. Three
names were placed in nomination for
election. those Of Misses Blanche Num-
dell, Agnes Yates and Addie Wathan.
Miss Mundell will announce her maids
and train bearers later.
Citizens OF Congress Heights are re-
toicing today over the conference held
between officials Of the Washington
Railway and Electric Company and a
committee Of the Improvement Asso-
citation here. which Resulted in an or
der that the work of laying the dou-
ble-track system to Congress Heights
proceed. as originally planned 1t was
stated that the delay in the work was
due to request from the Anacostia
Association that the underground sys-
tenn be installed. but after a lengthy
discussion 1T was decided to adhere to
the nrst plan. The work will cost
now beink equipped with air brakes in
order to operate safely on this hill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08
NEED OF MERCHANT MARINE.
Handicap Of United States in Case of
War With First Class Power,

'Our Merchant Marine" was discussed
by Representative w. E. Humphrey of
Washington at the fifth anniversary meet
ing Of the Pennsylvania Society In Pyth-
ian Temple Saturday evening. The attend
ance was a large one and frequently ap-
plauded the representative as he pointed
out that Uncle Sam would suffer greatly
in the event of hostilities with some first
class foreign power because Of the lack
Of commercial vessels flying the Stars
and Stripes.
Col. Samuel r. Strattan recounted the
growth of the society in the past flve
years and plans for the continuation Of
it's success. Miss F. Steffe. Mrs. ]. H.
wagner, Can Bruner, Mrs. e. B. Dom
ahoe, H. c. Ffthian and mss Isora Bing-
aman contributed to the musical and lit
erary program which followed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08
LEAVES HOSPITAL; FALLS DEAD
Third Attack Of Heart Trouble Dur
ing Evening Proves Fatal.

John F. Lederer, for twenty-six years
employed as a harnessmaker by s. D.
Houck. 3O8 10th street northwest, drop
ped dead on the street at 10th and C
streets northwest last night. His death
was due to heart trouble.
Twice within an hour last night Mr..
Lederer was taken to Emergency Hos
pital for treatment. He was stricken
with heart trouble and fell on the street,
cutting his face. After receiving treat
ment he left the hospital. but within an
hour was again stricken and was taken
to the Institution. Receiving treatment,
ne again left the hospital and had
reached 10th and streets when he fell
to the pavement. He was dead when
picked up,
The body was turned over to his broth
er. Henry Lederer, of 1911 @ street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08
AUTO TUMBLES INTO DITCH.
Miss Catherine Weschler Slightly
Hurt, Machine Badly Damaged.

While on his way from his country home
at New Glatz, Prince George county. Nd.
to attend church in the city yesterday
morning, Adam Weschler, auctioneer at
$40 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, met
with an accident near one of the en-
frances to the grounds Of the Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane. his big
touring car going into ditch and over
turning.
Miss Catherine Weschler, nineteen years
Of age, daughter Of the auctioneer. sus-
tanned slight cuts over her eye and was
badly shaken up. Mr.. Weschler and his
brother, Frank Weschler. were thrown
from the car. but they escaped injury.
Miss Weschler was taken to one of the
buildings at the Government Hospital for
the Insane and given treatment. Her
condition was not serious and she was
able to go home later In the morning. II
is stated that the accident happened when
Adam Weschler turned the steering wheel
over to his brother.
The automobile struck a portable fur
mace belonging to the District water de-
partment, turned to one side and went
over the embankment into the ditch. The
car was badly damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08
FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH.
Children Participate in Celebration
in the Catholic Churches.

The patronal feast Of st. Joseph was
celebrated In Catholic churches In Wash
ington yesterday, hundreds of children
participating In the impressive exercises.
The feast was celebrated with all pos-
sible solemnity at ST. Dominic's Church.
tho children's services being a special
feature. A procession Of almost one thou
sand children Of the parish. carrying BAN
ners indicating fifteen events of the
Saviour's life. and numerous other pen
nants bearing words Of the Mtany. march
ed about the streets in the vicinity of
the church. large statue representing
the blessed virgin enthroned on a floral
decorated altar was crowned with a
wreath of flowers by Miss Riordan, the
queen Of the May and a member Of the
graduating class Of the Dominican Acad-
envy. She was assisted by several other
school girls. including Misses Mary
Wright, Catherine Fitzgerald. Nellie
Craigh and Marie Holden. The process
sion was accompanied by an orchestra.
and many hymns were sung under the
direction Of Miss Bischon.
The feast day marked the first COM
munion Of three hundred children at st:
Aloysius' Church. which was beautifully
adorned for the occasion.
Nearly the entire congregation received
holy communion at the Shrine OF the
Sacred Heart at O'Clock mass. Solemn
high mass was sung at IL am, when a
sermon on THE Spiritual Tyranny Of
Rome" was delivered by Rev. Alexander
p. Doyle.
The panegyric of st. Joseph was de-
livered by Mgr. Adolph Of Buffalo, N. r,
at st. Joseph's Church. and l25 children
received their first holy communion at
the O'Clock mass. celebrated by Rev.
Father Fealy.
At St Mary's German Catholic Church
the feast was made memorable by special
services for the Catholic Knights OF
America, several hundred members OF the
organization receiving holy communion in
Q body at the 7:30 O'Clock mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08
Mrs. HARRISON DEAD.
Mother of Lieut.. Harrison Of Sixth
Police Precinct.

Mrs. Christiana Harrison. mother Of
Lieut.. William H. Harrison Of the sixth
police precinct. died at o'clock this
morning at her home. Woodbine, Carroll
county, Md.
Funeral services will be held at the
old homestead Wednesday afternoon
Interment will be in the family ceme-
terry.
Mrs. Harrison. who was sixty-eight
years Of age, had been Ill for the past
three years, following an attack Of
paralysis. She was born in Woodbine,
and had resided there all her life Three
sons, beside Lieut.. Harrison. Earnest
B.. Thomas A. and James Oliver Har-
rison. and daughter. Mrs. Herbert
Loatherwood. all Of Woodbine, survive
her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08
STRANGER IN THE CITY
FALLS AMONG THIEVES
EIvin B. DromgoId Parts With
All But His Railroad
Ticket.

Elvin B. Dromgold. who is associated
with his father in the business of SELL
ing farming implements at Landisburg,
Pa, fell into the hands of swindlers
while in this city yesterday. surrender
ed what money he had with him, ST..
and found it necessary to shorten his
vacation.
I'm glad they didn't get my rail-
road ticket" he told Detectives Evans
and ODea.
The young man left home Friday to
enjoy a weeks vacation. He remain
ed in Baltimore Friday night and Sat-
urday, coming to this city about $3.50
o'clock yesterday morning. In front Of
Union station he saw the big sight
seeing automobiles and inquired of a
stranger If taking a trip in one Of
them would not be a good way to see
the city.
Stranger Was A6able.
NO" said the stranger. you have
to pay a dollar for trip, and they'll
only take you up and down two or
three streets. I'm a stranger in Wash
ington and I'm going to see the sights.
Why not go with me?'
Dromgold was only too willing to
embrace what he thought was g. splen-
did opportunity to view the city. me
stranger soon learned from him that
he was from Landisburg, and, 1t Is
supposed, he communicated the infor-
ward met them.
Dromgold and his friend, the latter
having stated that he was formerly q
resident of England, walked through
Pennsylvania avenue and the sign
Mount Vernon on a hotel suggested to
Washington.
1.-THE best way to go to Mount YER
non." the stranger told him. lis by
boat" and the two men started in the
direction of the river front.
A third man met them and, presum-
ably. was asked the way to the boat.
He said he also was a stranger in the
city: that he was from England and
that he was on his way to board a
Norfolk steamer. He had come to
near Johnstown. Pa. the property hav-
ing been inherited by him.
Game Proposed.
Dromgolds companions. each claim
ing to have been born in England,
gave voice to their pleasure at a
chance meeting. 1t was like going
home, the men agreed, and Dromgold
listened to an animated conversation.
A game Of Tipping pennies for 81 a
turn was suggested and one Of the
participants soon found it necessary
to borrow from Dromgold.
Finally, the man who had borrowed
Of Dromgold won all the other mans
money. but he could not divide the
cash on the street. he said. because
the one who had lost would probably
summon the police.
"You run that way" he said to
Dromgold. land Ill go in this direc-
ton. Meet me at Union station and
we'll divide the money"
After remaining at Union station
more than an hour Dromgold realized
he had been swindled and reported his
experience to the police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08
NO MEETING TODAY.
Board of Trade. Directors to Meet
Later in Week.

Owing to tho fact that Gen. George H.
Harries, president Of the Board of Trade.
will be out of town, no meeting Of the
board Of directors Of the Board of Trade
will be held this afternoon to discuss the
question Of merging the Board Of Trade
and the Chamber Of Commerce. Gen.
Harries announced week ago that such
q meeting would be called for this after
noon.
returned to Washington a meeting Of the
directors would be called to discuss the
merger proposition. He added that the
meeting would probably take place during
the present week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08
TAGS ON VEHICLES.
Government Departments to Observe
Commissioner REQUEST.

Viewing the police regulation Of the
District Commissioners requiring num-
bered tags on business vehicles as an aid
to the solution Of some of the traffic prob
lens. several departments of the federal
government have applied for tags for
their wagons.
While the Commissioners have no power
to force the department wagons to be
equipped with tags. they have limited
that II would be considered q favor II
the drivers would nail the tags on. The
Commissioners furnish the tags to the
departments free Of charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08
Anniversary CELEBRATED.
Washington City Bible Society
Holds Commemorative Services.

The tercentennial Of the adoption Of
the King James version Of the Bible by
the Protestant churches and the eighty
third anniversary OF the Washington CITY
Bible Society were formally observed by
that society in special exercises at the
Vermont Avenue Christian Church last
evening.
Rev Earle Wiley, pastor of the
church. delivered the principal address,
reviewing the history Of the revision Of
the Bible. =. Judge Arson Taylor and
Charles Ly6aan also spoke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08
Thief's Victim Thomas E. Jacobs.

Through a mistake Of the police, 1t was
reported that Charles e. Jacobs Of 328
Pennsylvania avenue southeast had been
robbed Saturday night by q colored man
at North Carolina avenue and 18th street
southeast. It was Thomas r. Jacobs who
was relieved Of $13 by the colored man.
Detective Berman il today endeavoring
to find the robber.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08
Town Talk, Helen Dodge. Violin, Virginia.


Picnic Shoulders, 1Okc; Hams. 15c:
Pure Lard. 1Oc: lbs. Compound, CSC:
large bottle Catsup. 10c; Corn Flakes,
7c; White Wave Fish, 2hc; Goldfish, Sc:
Potatoes, &c PIX, soc bu.: New
Potatoes. 40c and soc PIX: Bermuda
Onions. &c h.: lbs. Macaroni. csc:
lbs. Head Rice. 25c: Regina Lemon
Cling Peaches. 12c; Cal. Cherries, -15c:
Sugar Corn, INC; Nanticoke Tomatoes.
INC; Salmon, 10c. ]. T. D. Pyles' IL
stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08

FIremen responded to an alarm of fire
from box 1872 last night about $50 o'clock.
ending q blaze in the shed on the premises
AZ Charles p. Hanback,, 735 11th street
northest The fire was Of unknown origin.
and about So damage was done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08
Street Car Catches Fire.

No. 8 engine company responded to a
call for assistance yesterday afternoon
about AIS o'clock and found a street car
at Pennsylvania avenue and I'd street
blazing. Tho blaze was quickly extin.
guished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08
An Old Fayorite.

The old song illustrated in our next
Sunday Magazine Is Samuel Lovers "The
Girl Left Behind Me-" which pretty
nearly everybody knows. Fred Pegram
again makes the picture for it, and the
drawing a beauty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08

There's BeneAt ~ Well n Pleasure
for you in drinking HEURICH'S Beers.
With flavor and snap. Maerzen and Sem
ate combine highest possible tonic value.
2 doz.. $1.75; dog. Lager. $1.50: bottle
rebate, SOC. Postal or phone West 1909.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08

ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-The Aborn English Opera
Company in Madam Butterfly" S:15 pm.
Belasco-Fritzi Scher in mile. Rosita,'
$40 pm.
Columbia-The Columbia Players IN
Jack Straw S:15 pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville, S:15 pm.
New Academy-~Boots and Saddles"
S:15 pm.
Gayety-The Big Banner Show. SIS pm.
New Lyceum-The Inaugural Burlesque
Stock Company, $40 pm.
acknowledgements Rowe Stock Com
pany in "A Man of Mystery" S:1o pm.
Casino-vaudeville and moving pictures.
12:45 to $50 and 6:45 to IL pm.
Cosmos-Vaudeville and motion pic
lures, / pm. to IL pm.
Arcade-Dancing and roller skating.
Misunderstanding pictures and illus
trated songs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08

Hair Mattresses remade hrst-class,
$1.6O A. Carter, 1928 Goth St NV. Drop
postal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08

Builders! We Have Prepared Roofing
lin stock Let US fill your orders. Phone
North I173 Eisinger Bros, 21O9 7th st. n. ".
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08
CITY ITEMS.
A.

Hinkel Carpet Cleaning Ii Best.
Thorough methods that have been giving
satisfaction to WashinSton's most particu-
lar householders for years. Fireproof stor-
age. Moderate charges. 4sS Me. av. Tel 2025.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08

500 HaFDePs Ferry, Charles Town and
Winchester and return. Sunday, May IA.
Baltimore & Ohio r. r..
Special train leaves Union Station, am
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08

"Perfeetion" Ginger Ale Costs Less
than the imported. but is distinguished
by the same high quality. Snappy. whole
some, delicious Order from grocers or
Arlington Bottling Co. Call West "a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08

Star Branch ut Dupont Circle.
The Dupont Pharmacy. 10th and sts..
receives want Ads" for The Star at Of
fice rates. Telephone subscribers may
phone ads direct to The Star Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08
Comfort for Sore
Hands and Feet

Cuticura soap, assisted By Cuticura ointment.
IN superior to al other skin soaps for preserving
the hands preventing rednes. sSosnnss ; and and
yeivefy softness and whiteness % much desired
by women. For those whose occupations tend to
injure the hands. or who suner from a0. ms
naiis. With Painful finger ends. Cuticura soap
and Cuticura ointment are Monderfui: Ins,e
successful for tired aching. irritated and itching
fApt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08

Repair Your Old SEWING MachlDA
Our speciality IL to make It do Q wh1lo
longer. Davis Agency. 913 9th It
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08
PUPILS TO COMPETE
FOR RIFLE H0NORS
Tournament for Somebody's
Will Be Held This
Week.

Schoolboy riflemen Of the District are
to have chance to exhibit their Prov
ess with the rife this week, when the
fourth annual indoor rifle tournament of
the preparatory schools of the District
Of Columbia Is held at the National
Guard Center Market Armory range,
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, May
10, IL and Is. under the auspices of the
Interscholastic Rifle Association of the
District. Many prizes have been offered.
Wednesday evening the battalion teams
Of five representing the three battalions
of the cadet regiment will compete for
battalion honors. Each Of the battalions
has won the contest once. The winning
team will receive a cup donated by the
Washington Times. To the battalion
winning three times the cup will be given
permanently.
The company team match Is to be held
Friday evening. Only one team will be
allowed to represent each company. The
winners of this match will receive med
ais. besides which the team as a whole
cases, the cup will remain In the perma-
nent possession of the team winning
three times. Companies which have won
the cup SO far are Companies G. D and A
of the Business. Mckinley and Central
high schools, respectively.
Second medals will be presented to the
team making the next highest score. An
officers match will be held Saturday aft
ernOOn.
A junior marksmen's match also will be
held. To all boys qualifying in this match
a Junior marksmens" lapel button will
be given. Several rifles will be given as
prizes to the boys attaining the highest
scores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-08
Star Offers q Cup.

A silver cup offered by The Evening
Star will be the chief prize for Saturday
night, to be presented to the winning
team in the interschool match. Besides
the cup, The Star will give each member
of the winning team a medal. The cup
is to remain in the possession of any
school winning 1t three times, not neces-
sarily in succession. At present the Cen
trail High School has won the cup twice,
while the Mckinley Manual Training
School has secured it once.
The committee in charge of arrange
ments consists of S. E. Kramer. acting
assistant superintendent of schools: Maj.
Thomas 8. King. inspector general OF
rifle practice, D. c. N. G.; Lieut.. Albert
s. Jones. secretary National Rifle Asso-
citation; Capt Sheridan Ferree. president
National Capital Rifle and Revolver Club;
Lieut. w. B. Hudson, medical depart
ment, D. c. N. G.: DR.. w. M. Phelps.
Central High School: E. w. Matthews,
Western High School: Joseph Finckel.
Business High School; ]. Wilson, McKin-
ley Manual Training School, and Frank ).
Kahrs, secretary National Capital Rifle
and Revolver Club.
Town Talk, Helen Dodge. Violin. Virginia
Adult