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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
VIGILANT NEEDS NEW HULL.
Police Boat Out on the Marine Rail
way at BENEFITS Yard.

The District police boat Vigilant. which
is out on the marine railway at Benefits
boatyard. Will have practically a new hull
under her when she is launched and is
again ready for active service. When
the metal was first taken off the hull OF
the boat and a surface examination made
il looked as if the planking was sound for
the greater part and in good condition.
But for the past week the workmen at
the yard have done little else than cut
out bad wood, until fully one-half of the
planking below the waters edge has been
removed and there is yet unsound plank
ing in sight. Several soft timbers have
been found in the huh. and these will
have TO come out. Work is being pushed
on the boat under the supervision of
Lieut.. Dean and Sergt. Passano, but 1t
is expected that it will be some time in
April before il is again ready for service
In the meantime the launch Maj. Syl-
Iester will ne used in patrolling the har-
Dor and in looking after violators of the
game and fisheries regulations Capt
Dunn, United States hull inspector, made
an examination of the hull Of the Vigil
liant Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
PREDICT
END OF PROFESSION
Speakers at Clinical Society
Banquet Say People Will
Live DiSeaseIesS Lives.

Optimism was the keynote sounded by
all the speakers at the banquet of the
Clinical Society at Rauscher's last night.
The physicians predicted that the people
of the future will live painless lives; that
cancer will be wiped out; that consump-
ton will be no more, and that there will
be no medical profession.
About seventy-fve members Of the So
ciety were present, and each wore gay
hat made of paper. One of the features
of the dinner was an imprOvised wireless
telegraph instrument operated by DR.. w.
NJ. Barton, which flashed messages telling
of the health of President Taft and Of
wonderful medical discoveries in all parts
of the world.
DR. Barnes Hooe was POSTMASTER, and
he called on every member to make a
speech. DR.. Lew Johnson was master Of
ceremonies.
The following fictitious telegram. adj
dressed to DIR. ]. j. Richardson, was re-
ceived from President Taft
The Message From Taft.
The President of the United States
sends greetings. I am generally supposed
to have gone south to escape the duties
of office and get rest, but, in reality. l
have done so to escape the machinery
which my physician, DIR. J. ]. Richard
son. has lately installed. There is always
a good deal of hot air to be obtained in
the gentleman's Office, but since he has
introduced his talkless introgymnastic vi
bration pulsation SecOnd-story apparatus
there is no living I'm the same town with
him. My best wishes for good time
The attendaice included B. F. Saul,
Robert l.. Montague, and the following
physicians: w. NJ. Barton, Louis II. John
son, Walter A. Wells. Frank Lee Biscoe,
r. II. Johnson, Lewis II. Taylor. Thomas
F. Lowe. S. Key. Edward M. Parker. v.
b. jackson. Rice Hooe, Noble p. Barnes,
J. r. Moran, George Tulley Vaughan. M.
d'A. Magee, A. Barnes Hooe Thomas A.
Grower, F. Gibson. P. T. Holden. Will
lam Gwynn. A. F. A. King, ]. B. Nichols,
L. Mackall. Claude Bennett, Harry
Hunt. Reginald r. Walker John A.
O'Donoghue, Charles M. Hammett. w. b.
Marbury. John Foote. Charles c. Mar
bury. James Stuart, Albert r. Stuart, Mil
ton Prospect, Charles White. D. w. Prem
tiss, Francis R. Hagner. John d. Thomas,
j. r. Wellington, l.. H. Reichelderfer,
Guy Stark Saffold. J. ]. Richardson,
H. III. Donnaly, John Van Rensselar and
D. 0. Leech.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
PLAYGROUND JOB OPEN.
Suitable Man Wanted for Supervisor
of Grounds

The friends Of the playground move
ment in Washington are looking for
suitable man for appointment by the Dis
trict Commissioners as supervisor of the
Washington Fairgrounds. The Commits
sioners recommended a salary of $1,000.
but Congress appropriated only SI,50
for ten months in the year. The play
ground work in Washington has been
quite thoroughly developed, and for the
first time has money from Congress for
a paid supervisor. There are eleven mu-
nicpal Fairgrounds to be taken care of
and about thirty or forty directors and
assistants to be appointed
James +. West, who has been looking
after the playground matters for the last
two years for the Washington Play
ground Association, is no longer avail
able, he having temporarily accepted a
position as executive secretary of the
Boy Scouts of America. whose head
quarters are I'm New York city.
Mr.. West and the officers of the play
ground association say they feel that
they have accomplished what they start
ed out to do by securing a substantial
appropriation for the Fairgrounds and
having them placed under the control OF
the District Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
TO TAKE MATTER TO CONGRESS
Painters and Decorators Object 70
Competition of District Employees.

The Central Labor Union. resenting the
alleged indifference of the police de-
partment Of the District to the charge OF
the painters and decorators local that
policemen Of the fifth precinct had worked
wenty days painting and decorating the
interior of that station. voted at a meet
ing last night to carry the matter to Con-
gress The legislative committee was
instructed to prepare a bill and have II
introduced at the extra session Of Con-
gress prohibiting employees in all branches
of the District government from perform
ing work which conflicts with the organ
lied trades.
Further efforts were inaugurated last
night to strengthen the organization OF
the retail clerks, and the concerted action
Of all organized labor union men was
asked to assist in building up the new
organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
Personal Notes of River Men.

Capt Frank M. Phillips has returned
from Norfolk, where he has been on bust
ness for the new Virginia Columbia
Steamship Company.
George Jackson has returned to duty
as engineer Of the tug Camilla, relieving
Harry Teel. who was temporarily in
charge Of the engine room of the boat.
Capt. Samuel Sfsson has been appointed
master Of the Taylor tug James 0. Car
on the Potomac.
Capt Ollie Crowder, who piloted the
steamship Dorothy from Point Lookout
to Alexandria, has gone to Baltimore to
assist In the work of getting the new
Taylor tug Advance, which he Is to COM
mand, ready for service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
LOCAL MENTION.
Amusements Tonight.

National-"The Round Up" S:15 pm.
Belasco-Thomas A. Wise in An Oid
New Yorker $40 pm.
Columbia-Henry Miller in The Havoc"
SIS pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. Sis pm.
New Academy-George Sidney in The
Joy Rider" SIS pm.
Gayety-The Bowery Burlesquers. Sis
pm.
New Lyceum-"Miner's Americans" S:15
pm.
CaNno-vaudevile and moving pic
lures, 1915 to $50 and 6:45 to IL pm.
Cosmos-vaudeville and moving pic
lures pm. to II pm.
Majestic-Vaudeville and moving pic
lures, 2: 10 and Sis.
The Arcade-Dancing and roller saSat-
ing.
virsinia-Moving pictures and illus
trated songs.
New Howard Theater-The Black Patti
Company in "A Trip to Africa" pm.
New Willard Cballroom)-'Dolly Re-
forming Herself" dramatic reading by
Prof. s. III. Clark Of University Of Chi
cago, Pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
CONDITIONS IN MEXICO.
Gilbert G.. Kniffer Believes United
States Should Quell Revolt.

1t would be a gain to the commercial
world If the troops Of the United States
would cross the Mexican border and
quell the revolt, according to Gilbert
c. Kniffer who lectured before the
Soldiers Union of the First Congrega-
tional Church last night upon expert
ences and observations of a recent trip
into the southern republic.
Mr. Kniffer said foreign investments
in Mexico are safe under the regime of
Diaz. but that under the rule of the
party which Is now trying to gain
power the sentiment would be against
foreigners, and as a consequence out
siders would find no encouragement to
work the rich resources of the republic
to the south.
Mr. Kniffer recently returned from an
extensive trip to Mexico. For several
days he was a guest of Ambassador
Wilson in Mexico City. For many
months he travelled through the north
ern part Of the country, in which Is
located most of the American mines and
factories.
In addition to the lecture a musical
program was given. Mrs. III. p. Hepner
gave several vocal solos. Mrs. NJ. D.
Lindsay sang a solo, with violin obi
cato by Mr.. Lindsay and piano accom-
paniment by William w. Whiddit, or
ganist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
KNOWN AS Jeff MILLER,
DEAD At CITY MORGUE
Native of Germany Whose
Record Is Blank and An
tecedentS Unknown.

jeff Miller is the name, recorded at the
Home for the Aged and Infirm, of an
elderly man who died there last week.
His body is now at the city morgue. and
the authorities have already served pub
lie notice that it will be disposed Of ac-
cording to law II it is not claimed within
specified time.
The law provides for cremation. burial
in potter's field or giving the body to a
medical college for anatomical purposes,
but the superintendent of the morgue,
feeling certain the body will be claimed.
is disposed to hold it longer than the al
lotted time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.


Tug Kenmore, towing barge Daily from
Philadelphia with coal for Georgetown;
schooner Lewis Worrell lumber from the
st. Marys river to j. II. Carter & Co..
18th street wharf; schooner Oscar, cord
wood from Coan river to L. A. Clarke &
Son, at 10th street wharf; Standard Oil
Co. tug No. IL. towing tank barge No.
50, oil in bulk from Baltimore to George
town; flattie Rafting Joe, oysters in the
shell from Potomac point to the dealers
here: tug ]. T. Selectman, with a tow OF
sand and gravel laden lighters from
down river point at Georgetown: tug Car
Departures.
Barge Seneca, gravel from Georgetown
for the navy yard at Portsmouth. Va;
sloop Volunteer. light, for the Potomac
oyster beds to load back to this city; tug
Capt. Toby. light, for Piscataway creek.
Va. after tow; barge Totuskey. light.
for Occoquan. in tow of tug Carter. to
load railway ties for New York: schooner
Lima Cox, light, for a lower Potomac point
to load back to this city; tug Southern,
towing laden barge from Georgetown for
Norfolk; s. o. Co., tug No. II. towing
tank barge No. 80. light for Baltimore to
load oil in bulk for a bay point; tug
Camilla. light for Alexandria to haul out
on marine railway for repair work; L. s.
army tug Gen. Warren, towing lighters
laden with fertilizer material to District
workhouse at Occoquan, Va.
Memoranda.
Tug Good Will is completing cargo of
wood in Lower Machodoc creek for New
York; schooner j. P. Robinson will go to
Alexandria to load merchandise for upper
Machodoc creek; schooner Grace Bennett
is chartered to load lumber at a North
Carolina point for the dealers here;
schooner Mary Ann Shea is chartered to
load lumber at Potomac point for the
dealers here; schooner W. z. Parks is at
a lower Potomac point to load lumber for
the dealers here: schooner Halle X. is
in the Wicomico river loading oysters in
the shell for the market here; schooner
Walter is at Baltimore. with lumber from
a Virginia point; schooner Freddie Hamb-
lin is on her way to this port from
North Carolina with lumber aboard;
barge Kent has sailed in tow from Guam
tico. Va. with pyrites for Baltimore;
scow John Fisher is at Marshall Hall
loading lumber for this port
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
Good Spring Tonic

I'VE have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla for q
spring tonic and a. q blood purifier. Last spring
I was not well at all. When / went to bed
was tired and nervous and could not sleep we'll,
in the morning / would feel twice as tired; my
which took. ! felt like a new person when
had finished that bottle. We always have some
Of Hoods medicines in the house, Hilvey
Roselle, Marinette, Wis.
There is no Just good" medicine. Insist
on having Hoods.
Get 1t today in usual liquid 1oea - chocolated
tablets called Sarsatabs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
Suggestion of Statue.

At the meeting of the Columbia Volun-
teer Survivors Association last night
the erection of a statue in Washington
to the District of Columbia Volunteers
was advocated by Frank Burroughs of
Georgetown. a survivor. The proposition
was submitted to a committee.
Capt. ]. T. Powell and Capt r. E.
Clarke, the only two surviving captains
of the volunteers. were present, and both
made speeches. New members elected
to the survivors association were A. D.
Shaw, James Brady and William T.
Tinker.
Those appointed to the finance COM
mittee were Charles w. King, E. W.
Woodruff. l.. P. Seibold. r. Freibus and
T. Ed Clarke. The following were ap-
pointed to serve on the committee of ar
rangements: L. P. Seibold, Frank Bur
rows. Charles w. King, ]: D. Ford, w.
H. Hoover. e. w. Woodruff, w. H. Fas-
nauh. T. Freibus. j. T. Powell and G. w.
Glafman.
The District volunteers are proud of
their organization. for the records show
that q larger percentage of the popula-
ton per capita enlisted in the District
than in any state in the Union. OF the
thirty-ei9ht captains who commanded
at that time. two Capt. Clark and Capt.
Powell alone are alive to- participate in
the celebration April 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
HALF Century AGO
Muster In of Two Commands
of Union Defenders.
VETERANS TO CELEBRATE
President Taft Expected as Special
Guest at Banquet-Plans
Under Way.

The fiftieth anniversary Of the muster
in of District Of Columbia Volunteers,
April 10-11, 1851, in response to the call
OF President Lincoln. is to be celebrated
in the National Capital by the two vet
eran organizations.
procession, in which carriages in line
will convey decrepit old soldiers unable
to make the march; visits to President
Taft at the White House: exercises, at
which prominent speakers will be heard,
and a banquet are some of the things
planned
The Columbia Volunteer Survivors AS
ISOLATION, which assembled last night in
st. Joseph's Hall to plan for the event.
proposes that every survivor in Washing
ton shall be in line April 10. Headed by
band and escorted by either District
militia or high school cadets, the line is
to march down Pennsylvania avenue
Tentative Plans.
So far as formulated the plan is for the
SuyyiuorS tn anno;p<
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
Women to Discuss Missions.

The last quarterly meeting of the
Washington and Alexandria branch Of
the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society,
to be held tomorrow at the Rhode Island
Avenue Methodist Protestant Church,
Rhode Island avenue and LIST street
northwest. will be divided into two ses-
sions. The first session will be in the
afternoon at o'clock. At 80 pm, the
second session will be held and will be
addressed by Mrs. Wilbur F. Crafts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
Three Wills Filed for Probate

The viii of Francis Ira Willis. dated
January -. 1910. has been filed for pro-
bate. He leaves his entire estate to his
widow, Ida c. Willis, who is named as
eXecutriX.
BY the terms of the will of Mrs. Teresa
Arnold. dated January -, 1909. her en-
tire estate is left TO her children. Rose
Eckloff and August Arnold. George w.
White is named as executor.
Robert j. Walker. by his will. dat ed
September e. 1901. left his entire estate
10 his widow. Susie v. Walker. She; Is
also TO act as eXecutriX.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
Charles Hewitt Found.

Charles Hewitt, who was reported by
his daughter as missing from home. was
found last night in the Washington Asy-
lum Hospital. Hewitt, who resides at
"a 10Th place northeast, was taken i'll
night shortly after he left his
home for a walk, and was sent to the
hospital for treatment He IL expected
to be able to go home within a few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
To Paw Naval Militia for Cruise.

Members of the Naval Battalion, n. G.
D. c., will be paid for their services dur
ing last summers cruise on the Ozark
Thursday evening at o'clock aboard
the ship. Maj. Boyd Taylor, paymaster
n. G.. d. c., will distribute the funds.
which became available after the passage
of the deficiency approximation act
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
Fine Mahogany Furniture.

We now have on exhibition an exceed
ingiy interesting collection of handsome
pieces for the Dining Room, Parlor. Hall.
Library, Living Room and Bedroom. All
selected sample productions direct from
leading manufacturers to be sold for
cash. Superior productions at prices less
than you ordinarily pay for the common
kinds. Come in and see this unusual col
lection. whether you wish to buy or not.
Visitors always welcome. Nothing mis-
represented. Wilson & Mayors, 1927 and
1923 G. St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
Born in Germany.

Miller was a native OF Germany, and
it is reported that his family possesses
considerable wealth Several years ago,
it is said, the German ambassador was
requested by his relatives to locate him.
He was found in an almshouse in the
west, and soon afterward he obtained
$4,000 that had been bequeathed to him
by his mother.
Later, when most of his money had
been spent, he drifted to this city. Two
years ago he disappeared from his room
in a house on Missouri avenue, and, de-
spite the many inquiries made for him,
he was not found until recently.
The German ambassador was notified
Of his death. and he has cabled home
for information as to the disposition of
the body The body will be held at the
morgue until something definite is learn
ed from relatives in Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
DUCK AS POLICEMAN
STOPS ROOSTER FIGHT
Vouched for Story About a
Peace-Loving Drake in,
Friendship Heights, Md.

Either 1t is a fact that chickens and
ducks have a reasoning power far be-
yond that which is ordinarily attributed
to them, or the duck which belongs to
Samuel D. Shepard of the geological sur
vey is a masterful, wonderful extraor-
binary duck, far and away ahead Of its
fellows. The story on which this obser-
walton is based is a true story coming
from the lips Of a truthful resident of
Friendship Heights, Md. and can be. &C
cording to this truthful resident, vouched
for further by half a dozen reputable
citizens.
Samuel D. Shepard owns, in addition
to the remarkable duck, Rhode Island
Red rooster. His neighbor across the way
owns a Barred Plymous Rock rooster.
Each bird is beauty. Each bird claims
the superiority, the right the mastery,
the eternal something which all ROSTERS
have claimed since they first knew how
to dig their toes into the earth and call
for the sun.
1t was a peaceful Sunday afternoon in
Friendship Heights, Nd, which suburban
town, by the way, has not been in the
papers since last July Fourth. when
speechmaking and Japanese lanterns kept
the day alive. 1t was a peaceful Sum
day, though. and residents of the little
town were hobnobbing one with an
other. talking about early seeds. and
lawns, hose, garden tools and other de-
lights OF a suburban life, when the Rhode
Island Red espied the Barred Plymouth
Rock.
And at the same moment the Barred
Plymouth Rock espied the Rhode Island
Red.
They ran at each other and began a
fight that was scheduled to be finish
affair. Round and round they hoped
and clawed, hit and bit. People on
porches stopped talking to see the fray.
Mr.. Shepard himself was one Of these.
The Duck Sails In.
Another interested spectator was Mr..
Shepard's duck. He was waddling
around the Shepard premises talking
duck talk to a drake OF his acquaintance
when he caught sight of his barnyard
friend, the Rhode Island Red. getting the
worst Of the argument for a second.
Like a shot he half ran, half flew, out
into the road, and. with wings outspread,
he tried his level best to separate the
two raging roosters. He elbowed them.
as it were, right and left. and acted
exactly like duck policeman stopping a
riot The ROSTERS. separated momen-
tarily. were enraged only to a greater
degree. They tried to hop over the duck
policeman, tried to get around him; any
thing a. all to keep on fighting.
The duck had all he could do. and
finally retired from the middle ground
between the two furious rOosters. He
seized his friend the Rhode Island Red
by the tail feathers by the neck. any
where he could get hold with his bill.
and tried to pull him away from the
other rooster, but the fighting bird paid
no attention. The duck policeman then
tried to pull the Plymouth Rock bird
away by the same tactics, but without
effect. Finally one of the watching men
stopped the fight.
But that duck of Mr.. Shepard's is the
hero Of Friendship Heights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
Fresh Pork Shoulder. I1xc L., Porx

chops, 12ifc and I5c h.: shoulder lamb
chops. 12isc h.: breast OF lamb, lbs for
2,c: liver. Sc ID: starch. Sc III: oatmeal.
&c h.: cornmeal. &C h.: mixed cakes. Sc
and l2iac h.: potatoes. 6oc bu.: fancy
pineapples. 12c and 1Sc H.; lettuce. SC:
string beans. cucumbers. choice apples,
Fla. tomatoes. 15c h.: nearby eggs, 2Sc
doz.: frying chickens az to lbs.). 2ec
h.: hens. 22c III. Phone ~. 246< Excel
sior Market. eth and Fla. ave. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14

sl.o0 full quart: best for all purposes.
and a universal favorite because Of its
superior quality and delicious flavor
Prompt deliveries up to 1890 pm. Phone
Main 3644. All brands OF WHISTLES and
cigars John T. Crowley, s31 14th st. NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14

st. LOUISE Chicago Special.
Leaves Washington via Chesapeake and
Ohio $40 pm. daily, running solid to
Cincinnati and st. Louis. Pullmans to
Chicago. Other trains, ECO and lilo pm.
-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
Ranking Under Ideal Conditions

10 insured when YOU patroniZe the bank
ing dept. of Union Trust Co, 10th and III.
Interest paid on all accounts; deposits SUBJ
9ect 10 check. Government supervision
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14

includes our installation Of pure white
tbesO Business Light. End of 30 days you
decide whether to keep 1t or not. for So
Gle 18th ST., e. A. Muddiman d Co, 12O4 q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
Avoid Lifelong
Skin TROUBLES

Skin sufferers! Do you realize that to 60
through life tortured and disngured by itch
ing, burning, scaly and crusted eczemas and
other skin and scalp humors is. in the major
ity Of cases, unnecessary? 1t IL simply
question Of selecting the proper remedial
agents. That Cuticura soap and Cuticura olnt-
ment are undoubtedly such. is. We believe.
proven by over thirty years Of undisputed sue
cess throughout the world They afford i'm
mediate relief In the most distressing cases
when the usuA methods fall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14

GUIDES CharminG Spring. Flowers.
The choicest home grown specimens Of
all seasonable varieties 1214 F.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14

At low rates, good % days. on sale March
II TO southern points via Seaboard Air
Line railway. Ticket Office, 141S New
York avenue-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
Old Criterion Rre.

1911 Model Davis Sewing Machine Fer
embroidery as well as plain sewing. 913 9th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14

Our Special in Laths Enables
builders to stock UP at great saving.
Phone y. 1873 Eisinger Bros. 210a 7th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14

Downey's Carriages Are Best For All
occasions. Hired rea soma bly,. Sta bles, 1920 L..
d1f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14

via Baltimore and Ohio R.R., to many
Pacific coast points, from March 10 to
April 10. Consult ticket agents for de-
tails.-Advt.