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Evening star., 1912-09-09
FIVE MOTORISTS CAUGHT
Are Arraigned Before Prince
Georges County Justice
Charged With Speeding.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star
EVANSVILLE. Md, September 9, 1912
Constable Thomas III. Garrison and
Town Bailiff Charles W. Barr set two
traps for speeding automobilists here
yesterday. with the expectation of
making big haul. Several hundred
machines passed the danger" points
during the day, but most of them had
been warned. and when they reached
t>e quarter-mile zone reduced speed
TO less than ten miles an hour But
five drivers We're caught and hustled
before Justice of'the Peace Wissman.
who compelled them to deposit SIS col
lateral for their appearance later
Several Of those arrested declared they
would employ counsel and fight their
cases.
One of the victims. Douglass H.
Gordon of Baltimore, was quite indig-
nant. and declared he would return
Tuesday with former attorney gen.
eral of the state as counsel and con-
test the case. c. C.. Sharp Of Baltimore
was arrested in the morning. J. II.
Sothoron was released on his personal
recognizance.
S. j. Masters of Washington left SIS,
with the declaration that he would en-
ploy counsel to fight the regulation.
Walter Cole of Washington also was
arrested. He had as passenger Lieut.
S. J. Upham, commandant Of cadets at
the Maryland Agricultural College.
W. C.. link, one of the state road
contractors, was arrested with a party
of friends. He left SIS. and will ap-
pear to protect his collateral.
Bailiff Barr was ignored by three
young men on motor cycles. Constable
Garrison gave him the sign to stop
the machines, but when the bailin
threw dom the red flag the young
men put on extra speed and came very
near running over the bailin They
kept on to Washington.
Evening star., 1912-09-09
vEREIN REFLECTS OFFICERS.
NJ. Holzbeierlein Made Director and
and a Life Member.

The Ar!on Gesangverein yesterday
reelected nearly it's entire staff Of Off
GERS to serve for the ensuing year. and
also made NJ. Holzbeierlein one of its
directors and life member of the
society.
The official STAFF now stands as fol.
lows: August Schmidt. president: Will
liam Wiegmann, vice president; Georc q
NJ. Siebert. financial secretary; Jonn
Weber. corresponding and recording
secretary. and John Wischusen, treasu-
rer. The following compose the new
board Of directors: Henry Wassmanu.
Mic Wiegan. Fritz Reckeweg. Col
Charles Z. Gerner, Jacob Bruegger.
Capt Emil G. Schaefer. NJ Holzbeier-
lein and August Schmidt. jr. Louis
Schmidt was elected librarian and
Prof Karl Holer. musical director.
Evening star., 1912-09-09
NEW LEASE FOR SCHOONER.
Old Vessel Under New Ownership to
Be Thoroughly Repaired.

Under new ownership the old schooner
Isaac Solomon arrived In port yester-
day from the lower river with a cargo
of cord wood. and it is stated that the
change in owners has given the old craft
new lease on life. About a month ago
Capt. Sonney Posey of Charles county,
Md, left here aboard the Solomon for
Marrow bay, Nd, intending. it was said,
to wreck the old schooner, which for
thirty years had been giving good service
on Chesapeake bay and it's tributaries.
Arriving at her destination. a thorough
examination of the vessel was made and
she was found to be in much better Or
der than was thought. and w. A. Rose
of Charles county, Nd. purchased her.
Some little repair work was done to her
down river. but. later in the fall, it is
stated, she will be taken to a ship yard
and given thorough repairs.
The Solomon was built at Solomons
Island, Md, in 1872. and has always been
employed on nearby waters. She Is 54.6
feet long, registers q gross tons and car
ries a crew of three men.
Evening star., 1912-09-09
Blaze on Steamer St. Johns.

A. slight blaze in the kitchen on the
steamer st. Johns yesterday mornin &
about 3 o'clock aroused a negro employe
in time to prevent serious damage. A
bundle of rags left near the stove caught
fire, it is thought. Members Of the crew
of the fire boat extinguished the blaze
the watchman an others on the steamer
assisting The damage was slight.
Fire of unknown origin caused about
$50 damage yesterday morning in the
home OF Robert H. Blunt, 419 K street
northwest.
Evening star., 1912-09-09
CHURCH ORGANIZED.
Thirty-One Members Enrolled at the
Initial Service.

Thirty-one persons were enrolled as
charter members of the new Methodist
Episcopal Church Of Chevy Chase. formed
yesterday afternoon at 3 O'clock in the
church building formerly known as the
Chevy Chase Baptist Church. and located
on Shepherd street near Connecticut ave-
nue.. Bishop Homer c. Stuntz, head Of
the Methodist Episcopal work in South
America, delivered a sermon.
Rev DR.. John w. r. Sumwalt, district
superintendent of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church, later announced the appoint
ment of Rev. DIR. Lucien Clark, formerly
pastor of Hamline Church, as pastor Of
the new congregation. DR.. Clark had
been active in the work of forming the
organization.
The church has been purchased for
$4,000, and the congregation yesterday
subscribed about 81 $40 for the annual
expense. Stewards and trustees will be
chosen at congregational meeting to be
held tomorrow evening.
The Methodist clergymen attending the
services We're Reys. w. w. Barnes, Sam
uel w. Graffiin, Joseph NJ. NJ. Gray, a. l..
Poore and A. IL. Thompson.
Evening star., 1912-09-09
LEADERS TO CONSIDER
PLANS FOR WIDE FIELD
General Council of Seventh
Day AdventiSts to Assemble
in Takoma Park.

Presidents OF the twelve union con-
ferences OF Seventh-Day Adventists in
North America. representing at least
seventy-ive local conferences, secretaries
of the various departments in the general
conference and other leaders in the de-
nomination will gather at the Washington
Foreign Mission Seminary at Takoma
Park September IS for the annual council
Of the general conference. This council
will continue until September %. and plans
will be formulated affecting the denomi-
nation throughout the world. The con-
ferences in Europe and many Of the
ninety-fiye mission stations will be rep
resented.
Every State Represented.
There are ten union conferences in the
United States which take in every state
in the United States, and two in Canada
which embrace all of that country. Elder
L. r. Conradi, vice president of the Euro
mean division. who has been one of the
leading ministers in the denomination in
that country for the past twenty-seven
years. will attend.
During the council sessions each de-
partment head will present his agenoa in
which will be included the vital questions
that his work demands. and these will be
acted upon. The extension Of the mis-
sionary operations in all parts of the
world. 1t Is said, will be given vital con-
sideration.
Elder w. T. Knox, vice president of
the North American division, who has
the affairs of the denomination In this
country and Canada in charge, says that
during the past two years it has been
practically impossible to keep pace with
the demands for both money and mission
ares, and that most of the time OF the
council will be given over to consideration
of these demands.
Donations Increased.
To enable the foreign mission board to
meet this considerable increase in the
financial outlay, it was decided in 1911 to
increase the donations to missions 80 per
cent, so there is coming into the mis-
sionary treasury, according to Elder
Knox, an average Of Is cents week per
member In addition 20 this, local con-
ferences OF America have rendered their
assistance by offering to appropriate
portion of their income. From these two
sources there will come into the mission
treasury, it is said, considerably more
than 100000, and one of the objects OF
the coming council will be to appropriate
this fund to various fields for the spread
of the gospel.
In addition to the money that will go to
the places just mentioned, the denomina-
ton In Europe, it Is declared, provides
funds and workers to carry on their
campaigns in various countries of Eu-
rope, Russia and the east coast of Africa.
Evening star., 1912-09-09
AWAKENED BY GAS FUMES.
Father Arouses Son and a Walk in
the Fresh Air Restores Them.

Cannizio 1gnazio and Morris Ignazio,
his son. were made ill by fumes Of IL
Eliminating gas while asleep in their room
at 1122 H street northeast, this morning,
about 1 o'clock. The father was first to
detect the odor of the gas. and he quick
~ aroused his son. who is eighteen years
old.
Father and son dressed and walked all
the way to the sixth precinct police sta
ton at New Jersey avenue and l. street
northwest, to tell of their experience and
ask for aid. The long walk in the fresh
air had greatly improved their condition,
and they were not in any danger
The police took them to the Casualty
Hospital. Physicians found they were
not in a dangerous condition and they
soon returned home.
Evening star., 1912-09-09
Religious Services in the Parks

Washington Circle and Franklin and
Stanton parks yesterday afternoon. under
the auspices of the District of Columbia
Christian Endeayor Union. Rev. DR. Dom
aid C. Macleod. pastor Of the First Pres
byterian Church, spoke in Stanton Park:
Rev. Paul A. MenZel. in Washington
Circle. and Rev. j. NJ. Long, i'm FRANKLIN
Park. j. A Butterworth, Horace NJ Gill
man and Paul \. Watson were in charge
of the services.
Evening star., 1912-09-09
TWO ESCAPE DROWNING.
Washington Girl and Companion, in
Canoe, Are Run Down by Boat.

The details of an accident which
might have ended seriously for two
persons became known yesterday. when
Miss Annie Guilford of ia1 II street
northeast. one of the principals in the
affair. who is Business High School
student. returned to her home from CO.
lonial Beach. Miss Guilford and Frank
Young. a companion. Were run into by
a motor boat while out canoeing.
The canoe WAS upset, throwing Miss
Guilford and Mr.. Young into the deep
water. When Miss Guilford came np
her head first struck the bottom of the
motor boat. Mr.. Young reGained tire
canoe "A moment later. When he saw
his companion struggling in the water
he went to her ass stance When both
cried for help the occupant OF the
motor boat came to them. taking them
to the shore. They did not get his
name.
Evening star., 1912-09-09
AMMONIA PIPE BURSTS.
Negro Workman at Ice Plant Is
Overcome by Fumes,

Cornelius Tahm. a negro workman at
the plant Of the Terminal Cold Storage
and Ice Plant Company. 18th and F
streets southwest. was overcome by
fumes Of ammonia from broken pipe
yesterday morning. Exaggerated reports
of the results of the bursting Of the pipe
alarmed persons along the river front
Firemen and policemen hurried to the
plant, expecting they would have to par
uclpate in rescue work. Tahm was the
only victim of the accident, however, and
he was hurried to the Emergency Hos
ptal, where he quickly recovered con-
sciousness and was soon out of danger.
Evening star., 1912-09-09
MASSES TOMORROW.
Commemorative Services for the Late
Rev. A. p. Dovle.

Before three Roman Catholic shrines in
Washington tomorrow requiem masses
will be celebrated in observance of the
months mind of the late Rev. Alexander
p. Doyle, formerly rector of the Apostolic
Mission House. Rev. Eugene Hannah, a
close friend of the deceased clergyman,
will be the celebrant in st. Martin s
Church, while at the Apostolic Mission
House Rev. Walter Elliott, who succeed
ed Father Doyle as rector, will be in
charge. The third mass will be observed
at the shrine in Caldwell Hall at the
Catholic University with one OF the fac
ulty as the celebrant.
The months mind is commemorative
mass which is said thirty days after
death.
Evening star., 1912-09-09
YIELDS TO CUP|D'S lure
Miss Margaret v. Kelly, Noted
Government Official, to
Wed Maj. CaIIan.

Miss Margaret v. Kelly, whose expert
knowledge Of coinage has raised her to
the post Of assistant director Of the mint
and made her the second highest paid
woman employe Of the government. will
abandon that distinction and emolument-
because of a man. She is to wed, and, by
the law of the land governing civil serv-
ice employment, must resign from the
service of Uncle Sam.
Her engagement to Maj. Robert Callan
of the Coast Artillery Corps has been
announced by John W. Kelly. her brother.
a lawyer in Portsmouth, N. H. The mar
riage Is to take place some time in the
fall Maj. CaIlan is now stationed at
Fort Hamilton, Mass.
Miss Kelly Is a native Of New Hamp-
shire Coming to Washington fifteen
years ago, she took the civil service eX-
animation, passed, and received an APP
pointment in the Treasury Department.
Since that time her advancement in the
service has been rapid.
Makes Study of Coinage.
Taking up the study OF coinage, Miss
Kelly acquired expert ability. More than
year ago she was appointed by Presi-
dent Taft to be assistant director OF the
mint at a salary of 5000. This was, at
that time. the highest salary paid to a
woman in the employ of the government.
Miss Julia Lathrop, recently made direc-
tor of the newly organized children S
bureau. is now in receipt Of a larger re-
muneratiOn
AS assistant director Miss Kelly has SUI
pervision in large measure of the coinage
of the United States. In the absence of
Director George f. Roberts she becomes
acting director, and has frequently exer-
cised the authority of that post.
Maj. Callan was born in Maryland. and
is a graduate of the Military Academy.
He was recently advanced from captain.
Evening star., 1912-09-09
IN RETREAT SIX DAYS.
Services for Roman Catholic Clergy
men Near Baltimore,

A number Of Roman Catholic clergy OF
this city will be in spiritual retreat one
week, beginning this evening. at st.
Mary's Seminary. near Baltimore. The
six days will be devoted to prayer. medi-
tatiops, instructions and sermons. Car
dinaI Gibbons will attend
Mgr William T. Russell of st. Pat
ric.. s., Mgr. James F. Macldn Of St.
Paul's and Rev. Joseph F. Magee Of the
Shrine of the Sacred Heart are included
in the local delegation.
Evening star., 1912-09-09
Funeral Of Mrs. Bessie C. Campbell.

Private funeral services for Mrs.
Bessie c. Campbell. wife Of Edgar c..
Campbell OF the pay department of the
United States Army, who died last
Thursday in Chicago. were held at 9
o'clock this morning at Mount Pleasant
Congregational Church. Interment was
in Arlington national cemetery. Mrs
Campbell was the daughter of Capt
Robert G. Carter, T.. s. A, retired, of
$500 18th street northwest
Evening star., 1912-09-09
Head Injured in Scuffe.

Robert Jordan, a negro. called at the
Emergency Hospital last night about 10
o'clock and asked to be treated for an
injury to his head, received by being
thrown in a bout with companion.
Physicians found symptoms of a frac-
tire of the skull, and wanted the injured
man to remain at the hospital. He re-
fused.
Evening star., 1912-09-09
Chapel Dedication POSTPONED.

On account Of the continued absence
from the city of the Bishop Of Wash
ington. the dedication of st. Agnes
Episcopal Chapel has been postponed
which is located on Q street northwest
near 1st street, is now being used by
the congregation. Rev C. w. Whit
more is the vicar. Bishop Harding is
expected in Washington from his sum
mer home at Haven. Me-. the last week
Of this month.
Evening star., 1912-09-09
Harold Bantz Returning Here nj

Harold Bantz, son of Gideon c. BantZ.
assistant treasurer of the United States
who was recently stricken with malarial
fever while employed in the forestry sery-
ice at Luna, n. NJ. is to start back to
this city tomorrow. The young man is a
graduate of Western High School and is
sophomore at Stevens Institute. He
was temporarily employed in the forestry
service during the summer vacation, and
- supposed to have contracted malaria
from drinking water at one of the camn-
ing places.
Evening star., 1912-09-09
Baby Survives Iodine Draught.

John Yespek, two years old, play ing
about the kitchen ut the home OF his
parents. 11o5 9Th street northwest, yes
terday morning, swallowed a small guam
tity of tincture of iodine. lie was taken
to the Emergency Hospital, where he
quickly recovered and was returned
home.
Evening star., 1912-09-09
Jacksons Grove Camp Meeting.

Pennsylvania railroad trains leaving
Washington 1O:OS am, ITO and $40 pm.
week days; $40 am, lilo and 5:55 pm.
Sundays will stop at Jacksons Grove dur
ing continuance of camp, until September
1t, inclusive. Returning trains will leave
the grove at OBS am, :3S and 6:51 pm,
week days; S:43 am, :3S and 6:51 pm.
Sundays.-Advt
Evening star., 1912-09-09
Funeral of II. P. Viles Tomorrow.

Funeral services for Henry P Viles.
clerk in the War Department, who died
Saturday, will be held at 2 o'clock to-
morrow afternoon at his late residence,
1884 Lamont street northwest. Interment
will be private.
Evening star., 1912-09-09
Memoranda.

Barge Margaret Donahoe is at Aqua
creek to load railroad tiesNfor a northern
point; schooner Mary Francis is in Aqua
creek TO load pine lumber back to this
city; schooner Ella is in Upper Machodoc
creek loading cord wood for the market
here; schooner James G. Blaine is at Bal
timore with lumber from the Potomac
river; schooner r. F. Bratton is on her
way to Newbern, N. c., TO load lumber
for this city or Baltimore: schooner
Eleanor Russell is in ChicomuNen creek to
load lumber or wood for the dealers here
schooner Hattie and Francis will go to Il
lower Potomac point to load back to this
city; schooner Sam Wood is at lower
Potomac point to load railroad ties for
Philadelphia: schooner Lewis WOrrell will
go to Nomini creek to load cord wood
back to this city; schooner Eta is at a
lower river point to load oysters in the
shell for the market here.
Evening star., 1912-09-09
Band Concerts Today.

United States Engineer Band,
Julius Hamper, leader, at WASH
ington Barracks. at 8 pm.
PROGRAM:
March, "The Life Preserver''
d'Albert
Overture, Raymond. Thomas
Waltz, Gold and Silver. .Lehar
Selection, Alma, Where Do You
Live%' ................B Briquet
Paraphrase, How Fair Art Thou
Nesvadba
Excerpts from Little Johnny
Jones' Observation-Disclosures. Conan
1.-THE Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1912-09-09

IT matters little what IL is that YOU
want-whether a situation or a servant
"a want ad i'm The Star will reach the
person who will I'LL your need.
Evening star., 1912-09-09
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.


Columbia-Al III. Wilson In 1T Hap
pened in Potsdam." Sis pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. Sis pm.
Polfs-The Poll Players in Pierre OF
the Plains" Sis pm.
Observation-Disclosures Reynolds in
'"rhe Angelus," Sis pm.
Gayety-Billy W. Watson and ''The
Girls From Happyland." Sis pm.
New Lyceum-"The Cherry Blossoms, -
S:15 pm
Casino-vaudeville and motion pic
lures. and z pm.
Cosmos-Vaudevil1e and motion pic
lures, / pm to IL pm.
virginia-Motion pictures and illus
trated songs.
Chevy Chase I4ake-Narine Band con-
cert, followed by dancing.
Let Us Inspect Your Heating Plant.
Eberly's Stove Store, rs 7th st. NV.
The Great Bear II an Ideal Table
water. Office. 326 r ne. Phone N. l372
Phone Your Want Ad to The Star,
Main 2440.
Evening star., 1912-09-09
CITY ITEMS.
The Beer Thac. .nlnerept, in El.ye

Virginia Thcater Today. 4 Great
S-reel feature. Crime of the Law"
Evening star., 1912-09-09

ton grope, fooled badly by the base ball dope?
My uncle. Who keeps my overcoat spell when
things are not progressing we'll, and fills it with
a mothball smell? My uncle Who takes my
watch and plate-glass ring when to his lair the
same bring, enabling me to smile and sing? My
uncle. Who helps me from an ugly hole and
doesn't jar my shrinking soul with any moral
rigmarole? My uncle. Who has helping hand
for me when am stepped in misery, and other
friends and helpers flee? My Uncle. When days
are bleak and roads are rough, and all the world
seems grim and tough who is it ALWAYS has the
Evening star., 1912-09-09
LOSES COIN AND CLOTHES
Bernard Hunt of This City
Held Up by Footpads Near
Atlantic City.

Returning to Atlantic City, n. J., from
Pleasantville late Saturday night, Ber-
nard Hunt, living at Quincy place
northeast, this city, was held up by two
highwaymen along a lonely country road
and robbed of between $40 and S12 Mr..
Hunt arrived in Washington last night
and said at his home this morning that as
he was taken Off his guard, when con-
fronted by two men, who were armed,
there was little opportunity for him to
fight and he did the next best thing
"forked over his money
After getting the money, the men, ac-
cording to Mr.. Hunt, proceeded to un-
dress him. After removing his trousers
the two men threw the wearing apparel
to the side of the road and fled.
Took Clothes to Delay Pursuit.
'The men appeared to be ordinary no.
boes,'' said Hunt. land I think that their
object in disrobing me was to delay my
pursuing them. At the time had little
jewelry with me and lost nothing but
the money"
Hunt left Washington ten days ago for
a vacation to Boston with Thomas Irving.
124 18th street northwest, the two young
men stopping off at Atlantic City on the
return trip. the night of the hold-up
Hunt and Irving went to Pleasantville to
see two young women, Irving returning
to the resort early in the evening.
Evening star., 1912-09-09

The minute you taste Imperial Export
you'll appreciate its unusual. delicate
flavor. All dealers or phone L. 2J;.
Washington Brewery. s1-2., for ~ bottles.
Evening star., 1912-09-09
Took Clothes to Delay Pursuit.

$1.OO to Frederick, Antietam and
Hagerstown and Return
Baltimore and Ohio, Sunday, Septem-
ber ID. Special train leaves Union sta
ton a.m.-Advt.
Evening star., 1912-09-09

Dancing to Marine Band Music
nightly at Chevy Chase Lake. Free
Advt.
Evening star., 1912-09-09
Become Acquainted with H~urich.s

Beers. The acquaintance will benefit you.
They're the beers without a headache"
Aged from six 10 eight months. doz.
$50. Bottle rebate. loc. Phone W. 1880.
Evening star., 1912-09-09

Phone Your Wans Ad Ia The Star,
Main 2440
Evening star., 1912-09-09
Departures.

Schooner ]. A. Holland light, for Coan
river, Va, to haul out for repair work;
tug General Warren, towing lighters laden
with coal from Alexandria to District
workhouse at Occoquan creek, Va;
schooner Halle X. light, for the lower
Potomac to load oysters in the shell for
the market here; schooner Silver Stan,
light, for Aqua creek to load lumber
back to this city; schooner Colbourn-
from Alexandria with building material
for ST. Clements bay; schooner Mabel
and Annie, light, from 18th street wharf
for lower river point to load; tug George
w. Pride, with tow of lighters for Oc-
coquan creek to load stone; schooner Bel
mont, light, for a Maryland point to load
wood fir dealers here; tug Rosalie from
Alexandria for river point, with light
ers in tow; scow John Fisher. from Alex
andria for river point to load railway
ties back to Alexandria; schooner Daniel.
for a. Potomac point to load cord wood
for Alexandria dealers; schooner Cole
man, light, from 11th street wharf for a
bay point to load.
Evening star., 1912-09-09

My Who is stakes with plunk for almost
kind of ka pair of Shoes hat trunk My uncle No other
who distressed heed
my plaintive sgh-my And when leave this earthly
I'll ask my uncle from cloud lend something my
shroud. Oh, uncle
.s.:is;s :.sas- aa LNhaANle4c%,
Evening star., 1912-09-09

Flashlights. Electric Webster. 717 9th NV.
Evening star., 1912-09-09

We Have Machines for Making
special nlillwork on the promises. Prompt
delivery. right prices. Eisinger Bros.
2109 eth St
Evening star., 1912-09-09
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals,

Schooner Nelly BLY,, at Alexandria
with watermelons from Potomac creek,
Va, for the market; tug Capt. Toby, tow
ing two coal-carrying boats from Indian
Head, at Georgetown; schooner Maud,
cord wood from a Potomac point at an
Eastern branch wharf for the dealers;
sloop Rita Gator. light, at Alexandria to
load for a down-river point: tug Walter
F. Meade. at Georgetown with a tow of
lighters laden with sand and gravel from
digging grounds down river; tug Pow
hatan, towing sand-laden lighters from
Piscataway creek to District sand wharf:
schooner Maine, lumber from the James
river. at 12th street wharf for Johnson &
Wimsatt
Evening star., 1912-09-09
My Uncle
By WALT MASON

When broke and full of groans and rustng round for
ting oans who lent bones? My uncle Who
Evening star., 1912-09-09
Furnacc. I.atrohc nnd Rnngr

repairing. Roofs repaired and painted
George T.. Gartrell. 1901 q street NV.
Evening star., 1912-09-09

Let Us Inspect Your Heating Plant.
Eberly's Stove Store, rs 7th st. NV.