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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-20

ANY AFFAIR, or happening, or CIR
cumstance which Ia utoo small to
make a want ad. 'ots, while as an
adjusting force is tsrgahall to WORRY
about. b Al
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-20
Weather Forecast.

Probable showers today and fair to-
morrow, with not much change in tenn
perature.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-20
Gates Continues to improve.

Paris, July 20.-Dr. eros states that
he finds a further slight improvement
IN his patient, John W. Gates.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-20

Letter postage was reduced from
p TO Q cents an ounce or fraction there
of on March 4, 1885.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-20
A Moan Question.

"My daughters voice is to be tried
today" Have you fixed the juryr'-
Toledo Blade.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-20

Read the classified advertisements
for news of interest to all.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-20

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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-20

One of the most desir-
able styles on the mar
ket. All sizes. Heavy
posts and malleable iron
finished in pure white.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
LODGES CELEBRATE.
Anniversary of Foundation of the
Degree Is Observed.

The wisdom of Schuyler Colfax dis
played in the years Of the past when he
urged a womans auxiliary for the Odd
Fellows has been demonstrated by the
developments, declared Mrs. Maude
Kaiser Brookes. past grand noble OF
Ethel Lodge. No. 81, at the sixtieth an
niversary celebration of the founding OF
the Rebekah degree, held in Odd Eel
lows Hall last evening.
Grand Master Thomas j. Gates OF the
Odd Fellows later made an address, in
which he pointed out that the Rebekah
lodges have increased in membership
during the past year over 10000. John
A. Pearson, grand patriarch of the Odd
Fellows, also took occasion to speak of
the forty homes which the Rebekahs
have established in various parts OF the
country for the needy at a cost of over
81 ,OO0, 600
The program for the evening included:
Prayer by Mrs. Alice 5. Thomas, address
of welcome by Mrs. Henrietta Werner;
reading of the proclamation by Mrs. Ella
p. Russ: soprano solo by Mrs. Hazel
Wagner keeder: piano solo by Charles
Grouse: vocal solo by George Speidel
soprano solo by Miss +. Pearle Grigsby:
reading by Mrs. Flora kays Hanson
baritone solo by Claude c. Thomas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
SAYS HUSBAND PROSPERS
BUT GIVES HER NO MONEY
Mrs Esther G. Davis Applies to Dis
trict Supreme Court for Tenn
porary Alimony.

Mrs Esther Goodman Davis, whose
husband, Maurice Davis, is suing her for
a limited divorce on the charge that she
beat him. has applied to the District Su-
preme Court for temporary alimony.
Chief Justice Clabaugh has cited the hus-
band to show cause tomorrow why the
wife's request should not be granted
Through Attorney F. B. kimball Mrs.
Davis says her husband last September
opened a moving picture theater on NJ
street. in Georgetown, with money part
ly provided by her. The business has
been successful. the wife states, and has
earned net income of $50 a week.
Since filing his suit for separation.
Mrs. Davis tells the court, her husband
has conveyed the business to his
brother and is now receiving a salary
of $15 week as manager. The wife
attacks the validity of the transfer to
the brother, who she claims is impe-
cunious. In support of her claim. the
wife submits what purports to be a
copy of letter from the brother dated
in June last from New York city.
The letter advises the husband that as
result of the lid" being on in New
York the police had raided a place where
the brother had been employed and the
brother requested a job Il have not
got any money" the letter reads. and
/ cannot get any, l would be willing
to work If you think there is anything
for me to do"
Mrs Davis claims her husband de-
serted her August >. last without cause.
and has not since contributed to her
support.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
BIG YEAR FOR ICE BUSINESS.
Demand Since Early in May Unprec-
edented in This City.

OF the large quantity of natural ice the
local ice company brought to this city
from Maine ports in the past two months
amounting in all to about 1000 tons, 1t
rs stated that not a pound is now to be
found in the icehouseS along the river
front. the last of it having been loaded
Oh the wagons yest. rday To aid in meet
ing tho days demand for the refrigcrat-
ing material The continued warm
weather has kept the demand for ice UP
10 the high notch. and the supply Of natu-
raj ice was exhausted ahead OF the time
the ice company officials had figured
upon. 1t is stated that it is now too late
in the season to bring natural Ice here
from Maine, but with the output Of the
local icc-making plants, and Baltimore to
call upon for several carloads when
necessary. there will he no diffic.! lty in
meeting the demand until cold weather
comes next month, and there is falling
off in the quantity OF ice used here The
past summer has been trying one for
the ice company people. the demand b.
ing unprecedented I'm the history OF the
city from early in May up to the present
time Several carloads of ice, ii is
stated. were brought here from BaIti-
more yesterday aud were used in sup
plying Washington housckeepers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
DIVISION OF LABOR.
Assignment of Assistants in Office
of IT. S. ATTORNEY Wilson,

Owing to the changes in the force of
his office, United States Attorney Wilson
has announced the assignments of his
assistants for the new term of court. be-
ginning next week.
James NJ Proctor will be assigned to
prosecutions in Criminal Court No. l. and
will be assisted there by John Lewis
Smith Samuel McComas Hawken will
be the prosecutor in Criminal Court No.
., assisted by Harvey Given. The latter
will remain also in charge of the clerical
work of the office.
Sydney Mudd. jr., will continue the
presentation of cases before the grand
jury and the preparation of indictments.
The departmental and civil cases will be
in charge of r. S. Huidekoper, who will
divide with Mr.. Smith the requisition and
other work formerly assigned 10 Stanton
C. Peelle, who recently resigned to re-
sumo his law practice.
The United States branch of the Police
Court will continue under the supervision
of Ralph Given, assisted by John Wey-
rich.
Mr.. Wilson will conduct all the appeal
work before the District Court of APP
peals, calling to his assistance in each
case the assistant who prosecuted the
matter in the lower court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
ANACOSTIA.

The final meeting of the committee OF
the Anacostia Citizens Association har-
ing in charge the public flag raising, to
take place in Logan Park Saturday after
noon was held last evening at the home
of the chairman on Nichols avenue. A
communication from the War Depart
mcnt said that United States troops
would participate in the ceremonies, and
Commander A. Il. Frisbie of John A. Lo-
gan Post announced that a large delega-
tion from the G.. A. Il. and other patriotic
societies would be present. The erection
Of the Flagstaff was completed yester
day The flag has been donated by Mrs.
Isabel Worrel Ball, but will be given in
the name Of Logan Post and its Womans
Relief Corps. The route of the parade
was laid ont last night. The starting
point will he At 18th and streets south
east. thence east along V street to 18th
street. north on 18th street to Good Hope
road. west on Good Hope road to Nichols
avenue and along Nichols avenue to L
street. thence 10 Logan Park. The iner-
chants of the town are to be requested
TO close their places of business during
the ceremonies. and everybody Is to be
requested 10 unfurl the national colors.
Mrs. T.. q. Ieaplev of Nichols avenue,
AnacoStia. who recently underwent a sur
SiCal operation at Providence Hospital. is
stil confined To her home. Her condition
is slightly improved.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Randle
Highlands Baptist Church gave box
social in that edifice Tuesday evening, at
(which there was large number present.
The proceeds are to be used to further
the work of the parish. Rev. Hubert
Bunyea Is pastor of the church.
The annual visitation of the officers of
the Grand Chapter TO Electa Chapter,
No. =, o. L. s. of Anacostia. will take
place the evening of November %. and
arrangements will be begun soon for an
entertainment on that evening. This
chapter will have charge of the service
at the Masonic and Eastern Star Home
october -
The Crawford Paving Company has
completed the laying of asphalt roadways
on 18th street between Good Hope road
and street, and around Logan Park.
The citizens association will now take
mp the matter of having this park placed
in proper condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
ASSUMES HIS NEW DUTIES.
Dean Gregory Announces Appoint
mentS to G.. w. IT. Law School

Charles Noble Gregory. the newly
elected dean of the George Washington
University Law School. formally as
sumed his duties last night at con-
vocation exercises in the New Masonic
Temple. Addresses were made by Ad-
miral Stockton. president of the uni
vcrsity: Henry b. r. Mcfarland of the
board Of trustees and Profs. Walter e.
Clephane and John Paul Earnest. :.
Dean Gregory announced the appoint
ment of the following as members of
the faculty of the law school: II. Craig
Jones. Merton L. Person and Joseph
Ryland Curl.
Horace @. MacFarland has been
warded the Ordronaux prize. Dean
Gregory announced that seventy-two
hours of class and moot court would be
given at the law school this year. In
= brief address he claimed that the
legal profession is ruling the world.
and that the majority Of public men
today receive their training at the bars
If the different states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
CORNER STONE Is LAID.
Work Advancing on Paramount
Heights Colored M. E. Church.

Work is steadily advancing on the Fair
mount Heights Colored Methodist Epis-
copal Church. The corner stone was laid
Sunday at o'clock. with Rev. +. S. Will
liams. district superintendent of colored
Methodist Episcopal churches. presiding
Rev. l. l.. Thomas, field secretary OF
the colored Methodist Episcopal churches
of this section. preached the sermon of
the occasion being assisted by Revs. M.
w. Clair, pastor of Asbury Church. w.
B. Davis of Nash Memorial Methodist
Episcopal Church, and w. II. Howard.
who. is in charge of the Paramount
Heights effort. The co!ored Odd Fellows
also participated in the services, an ad-
dress being made by Grand Master w. B.
Harris. The cost of the church will ach
about 5000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
MRS. ALICE NICHOLSON DEAD
Was Prominent in Church, Chair
table and Literary Work

Mrs, Alice Whitcomb Nico,son. wife of
G. H. Nicolson. general manager Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and the Ca
nal Towage companies, and daughter of
the late Maj. Henry p. Whitcomb of
Richmond, chief engineer of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad Company and
prominent in the business and social
life OF Virginia, died yesterday at her
home, 1868 Q street.
Mrs Nicolson had been an inva lid for
several years. but maintained interest in
church. charitable and literary affairs
She was member of ST Johns Church,
Georgetown, and connected with tn.
work or the parish. She also was presi-
dent of ST. Mary's Guild of the Children's
Hospital.
Besides her husband Mrs. Nicolson
leaves three sons and one daughter. The
funeral will be from her old home in
Richmond. Va. and burial will be in Hol-
lyWood cemetery Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
FORMER RESIDENT DEAD.
Edward F. Fuller Passes Away at
Wayzetta, MINI.

Notice was received in Washington
today of the death Tuesday at Way
zetta. Mimi, of Edward F. Fuller. for
merly Of Washington. He was the
husband Of Mrs. Clara Fuller and a son
of the late Edward II. and Emily Full
Ter. He is survived by his wife and
five children.
Mr.. Fuller was a native Of Washing
ton, and was a brother OF Mrs John
D. McChesney. wife OF the disbursing
officer of the United States Geological
Survey. Mr.. Fuller was an employee OF
the Interior Department for many
years, and left here for the west in
1875. He had been IN bad health for
some time. The immediate cause of
death was Brights disease The burial
will be at WayZetta.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
CHARLIS E. NELSON DEAD.
Washington Merchant
Was III for a Month.

Charles Z. Nelson. for more than
twenty-five years a merchant in South
east Washington, died early today at
the family residence, 5o4 9Th street
southeast. after an illness of about one
month. His death was due to liver
trouble He was unmarried and was
fifty-one years of age.
Funeral services will be held at the
residence Saturday afternoon at 3
o'clock. Rev. Mr.. Bissell, curate of st.
Marks Episcopal Church. will be the
officiating clergyman. Burial will be in
Congressional cemetery.
The surviving relatives are Mrs. r.
J. Nelson. mother of the deceased: {.
r. Nelson of johnson City. Tenn. and
G. B. Nelson of this city. brothers. and
Mrs Estella Barnes and Misses Eliza
beth and Otie II. Nelson. also of Wash
ington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
ARRESTS IN ASSAULT CASE.
Two Men Held Following Death Of
Lewis Lafoon.

An inquest is being held at the District
morgue this afternoon over the body of
Lewis Lafoon, forty-one years Of age, Of
1918 Euclid street northwest, who died
at the Garfield Hospital yesterday after
noon, following an assault upon him sew
eral days ago.
At an autopsy performed this morning
by Deputy Coroner White, it was found
that the immediate cause of IAafoons
death was pneumonia. An investigation
by the police, however. showed that La
foon had been assaulted several days
ago by two men at 10th street and Louis
lana avenue northwest.
The police of the first precinct arrested
two men giving their names as Hebron J.
Hollis of 215 10th street, and Dennis
Mccarthy, a bartender. employed in sa-
loon on Louisiana avenue, near 9th
street. They are held for investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
RECEIVER FOR B0TTL1NG CO..
Appointment Made on Application Of
Several Creditors.

Application was made today to the Dis
trict Supreme Court by several creditors
of the Northwestern Bottling Company
to have the corporation adjudged bank
rupt The charge is made that the con-
Germ has admitted its inability to pay its
debts.
In petition for receiver, Attorney
Lucas P. Loving. representing the credit
ors, tells the court there is no one in
charge of the business, that the property
is being neglected, and suits are about to
be brought against the corporation.
Justice Gould appointed Joseph ID. Sui
Ivan receiver of the business, pending
an adjudication in bankruptcy and the
selection of trustee The bond Of the
receiver was fixed at $1,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
Changes in Aids to Mariners.

A notice to mariners regarding changes
IN buoyage and other aids to navigation
In the fifth district have been issued by
the lighthouse authorities as follows:
Maryland-Potomac river. Coan river
gas buoy No. was reported extinguished
September 22. and will be relighted as
soon practicable.
Chesapeake bay, inshore channel from
Craighill channel to Baltimore harbor.
Fishing point shoal buoy No. IL S, spar.
reported missing September 16, was found
In position.
Patapsco river Curtis bay, channel
buoy No. =. spar, found missing, has been
replaced
acknowledgements bay, main chan
mel to Baltimore. thirty-f1ve foot chan
mel buoy No. 8, spar. reported broken off
September is. has been replaced
chesapeake bay. Hampton roads APP
proach. Willoughby spit bell buoy No.
II. reported capsized September 81, has
been replaced
chesapeake bay. Hampton roads, New
port News middle ground thirty-foot
channel gas buoy No. 4. reported not
nashing September II, correct character
lstic has been restored.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
NEW TEMPERANCE DIVISION.
Organized Last Night at Del Ray
After a Rally.

A new division of the Sons of Temper
ance was organized last night at Del Ray,
under the direction OF the officers of the
Grand Division. Previous TO the organiza-
ton there was a largely attended tenn
perance rally at the Baptist Church, adj
dresses being made by T. NJ. Bradley.
grand worthy patriarch. and Judge J. w.
Nichol. The new division will meet Tues
day nights Columbia Division of this
city attended in a body. leaving here at
7:3O pm on a special car
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
LOOKING TO THE CAMPAIGN.
Taking Steps to Register Democrats
in Hyattsville District.
Special Correspondence Of Tho Star.
HYATTSNII AL

September -, 1911.
More than seventy-fiv members Of
the Hyattsvile District Democratic Club
met in Wells Hall last night the princi-
pal business transacted being the ap-
pointment of committees from various
sections of the district to see that
qualified democrats were registered. State
Senator Charles A. Wells. president, was
in the chair, and George P. Hickey was
secretary.
The following committees on registra-
ton were named: From the town of Hy-
attsville. First ward-William r. Casey
and John Fainter. jr.: second ward.
Judge John Gibson and William p Ma
gruder; third ward. John f. Lillard and
Judge John f. Hickey: from the College
Park section. John W. Mowatt. Ross
Reilly and Writ Harrison: from East
Hyattsville, w. Brooke Hunter. Richard
F. Whitcley and William p. Martin.
At the suggestion of the county CEN
trail committee the club voted to take
charge of the mass meeting to be held in
Masonic Hall in Hyattsville Saturday
evening, October Z. in the interests OF
the candidacy of Arthur P. German. dem
ocratic candidate for governor. George
NJ. Mcfarland and John f. I>illard were
appointed to confer with the county COM
the meeting State Senator Charles A.
Wells, president of the club, will pre-
side. and the following vice presidents
of the meeting were named: Milton Z.
Smith, William T. Casey, John Hudson.
John Gibson. ]. H. Ralston. John w.
Garter c. Frank Carr. J. Frank Rushe,
Ross Reilly. Charles II. Welsh. Henry A.
Drury. William P. Magruder, J. F. Lii
lard. Brice Bowie. Joseph A. Mudd, w.
Brooke Hunter. William P. Martin. DR..
~
brill. DR.. Guy w. Latimer. j. c. Rogers,
William c. Gray and John P. Hickey.
letter was read from Senator Cor
man expressing his thanks for the action
of the club in indorsing the state cand-
dates. Following the meeting refresh
mentS were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
GARR1S0NS TO RE0RGANrZE.
Former Army and Navy Union Mem
bers Get Together Again,

+. Former members of Roosevelt and
Barry garrisons. Army and Navy Union,
are to reorganize. A decision to this eff
feet was arrived at at a meeting held
last evening in Costello's Hall e G.
Birch presided. Department Commander
w. II. Roach was also present and urged
those in attendance to again take up the
work.
Barry and Roosevelt garrisons were sur
rendered. owing TO misunderstanding
with the then national commander. j.
Edwin Browne. Recently at Rochester,
y. Y. George r. Downs was elected to
the place of national commander and a
number of members of the two garrisons
decided to head an effort to form them
again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
SEEK PURSE SNATCHER.
Police Searching for Negro Who
Robbed Miss Renshaw,

The police are today searching for
colored man who last night assaulted and
robbed Viola Renshaw of Takoma Park
D. c.. while on I'D street near Pennsyl-
vania avenue.
The woman told the police she was
walking along the street about lao
O'Clock. when the negro grabbed her
pocketbook obtaining $3.50, and disap-
peared in the darkness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
JAMES H. TOLSON BURIED.
Navy Yard Employe for More Than
TWENTY-FIVE Years

James IT, Tolson. who died at the
home of his daughter. Mrs Eta Lee,
H.; street southeast, last Friday
was buried Yesterday Funeral serv-
ices were held at st. cyprian's Church.
Father Matthews officiating, assisted
by Father Richie
The deceased was member of sew
oral church organize tons. including
the knights of st. Angus He was an
employe OF the navy yard for more
than Twenty-Five years and one of the
first members of 81. Cyprian's parish
Te Is survived by four daughters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
Changes Among Teachers.

Many changes in the school organiza-
ton will be presented to the board of
education for approval at meeting to
be held tomorrow afternoon. Because
certain designations have been sent in
many moves to fill the positions have
been made along the school checker
board. and the approval of the board is
necessary before the changes can be
registered on the pay roll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
Returns Home Little Improved.

Thomas l.. Jones of 122 18th street
southeast. who has been at Terra Alta,
w. Va, for the past two months in an
effort to regain his health. has returned
to Washington. Mrs. Jones was taken i'll
while at the West Virginia resort and her
condition was such she had to be brought
home. Mr.. Jones condition shows little
Improvement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
HURT IN FALL DOWN STAIRS
Woman at Hospital Suffering From
Conclusion of Brain.

Mrs. Nellie Shepard, twenty-nine years
of age, employed as a maid at 1714
street northwest, fell down a flight of
stairs yesterday afternoon and vas taken
to the Emergency Hospital. There il was
decided she had conclusion of the brain
Mrs. Shepard, who had started down
stairs. missed her footing and fell She
landed in a heap at the bottom of the
stairs. Her condition is not regarded as
serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
Funeral of Consul Atwell.

Funeral services were held at Spear
establishment this afternoon
over the body of Maj. William T. AtWell.
formerly United States consul al Ghent,
Belgium, who died in that city July -
last Representatives of the state De-
partment. the Loyal Legion and Lincoln
Post No 2 G. A. r. were in attendance.
Burial was in Arlington cemetery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
Anniversary of Tuxedo Club.

The first anniversary of the organiza-
ton of the Tuxedo Club Of Washington
was celebrated by reception given at
the home of Nathan Rosenblatt. 100 9Th
street southwest. Tuesday evening. Toasts
were given by Harry Berman and Frank
Zimmerman. Every member of the club
was present with friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
Small Fire in Fish House

defective stove pipe caused a slight
fire in Edward Waters fishhouse at thu
18th street wharf this morning No. Is
engine company went to the wharf in re-
Spouse to a local alarm and cxtinguished
the flames. The damage was slight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
Lieut. Rose Today. Virginia. 9th, F & G.
Fancy Maine Potatoes. Per PIX. 2Sc,

Fancy Maine Potatoes, Per PIX. 2Sc;
per bushel. 800: Sweet Potatoes, per PIX.
2oc; Pure Lard. per h.. 12c; Fancy Break
fast Bacon. per h.. 16c; Regular Ham,
per h.. 16c: Picnic Shoulder. per h.,
10l2c; Choice Head Rice. per h.,
5lsc; Creamery Butter. per h., 2sc;
Eggs. per do2.. 23c: Ivino Pound Cake
per h.: 1sc: grapes. per basket, 1Oc. j.
I. d. Pyles' IS stores
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-28
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-The Foies Bergere Company,
Bis pm.
Columbia-"A Million" SIS pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville, Sis pm.
New Academy-"The Traitor" SIS pm
Gayety-The Star and Garter Show
Sis pm
New Lyceum-The Kentucky Bellies,
SIS pm.
Majestic-The Holden Players in Two
Orphans" SIS pm.
Casino-Vaudeville and motion pictures,
els, 3:45. 7:15 and Q.
Cosmos-Vaudeville and motion pictures,
] pm. to II pm.
virginia-Moving pictures and illustrat-
cd songs.