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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-29
OBSERVE ST. JOSEPH FEAST.
Special Sermons Preached in Cath
olic Churches Of City.

The feast Of st. Joseph was observed in
the Catholic churches Of the city yester-
day. Special sermons were preached and
the affairs decorated with flowers in COM
memoration Of the occasion.
At st. Joseph's Church an early mass
was celebrated at o'clock, when eighty
five children received their first commun-
ion Rev. Valentine Schmidt, pastor. cele-
brated the solemn high mass at 1880
o'clock. The sermon OF the occasion was
preached by Rev. Francis Clair. redemp-
torist missionary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-29
MRS. STERNE RETURNS HOME.
Her Unexplained Absence Due to
Illness, Her Husband States.

Mrs. Louis Sterne, who disappeared
from her home, 1122 9Th street northeast.
last Tuesday. returned home Saturday
afternoon. according to statement made
today by Mr.. Sterne. He explained that
his wife went to Prince william county.
Va. with her father. whom she had not
seen for ten years. expecting to return to
her home the same evening. While at her
fathers house. Mrs. Sterne became very
ILL., Word was sent to Mr.. Sterne, but the
message did not reach him until after
Mrs 0terne came back to Washington
Saturday.
Mr.. 6terne said today that his wife 10
still III az their home, but that her coudi-
ton ID improving, and that she had meyer
had the least intention of remaining away
from her home more than q few hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-29
BAND CONCERTS.

United States Marine Barracks
Monday. April -. 1912, at 4:80
pm: concert by the United
States Marine Band: William n.
eantelmann. leader:
PROGRAM.
March, Universal Peace"
Won Blon
Overture, william Tell" Rossini
Idyl. The Glow Worm. .Lincke
Cornet solo, THE Premier"
Ilewellyn
Musician, Arthur 8. Wltcomb.)
Waltz. THE Bachelors"
Santelmann
Excerpts from Carmen. :. .Biset
Hungarian rhapsody, No. 9 pes
ter Carneval). IIast
Grand march. Entrance Of the
Guests at the Wartburg,"
The Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-29
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

National-The Aborn Opera Company. tn
"Il Trovatore," S:15 pm. ..
Belasco-The Butterffeld Players. IN
Because She Loved Him &c." S:15 pm.
Columbia-The Columbia Players, in
Green Stockings" SIS pm.
Polls Theater-The Poll Players, In
THE witching Hour" Sis pm.
Academy-vaudeville and motion pic
lures. $50 7:30 and pm.
Gayety-"The Jersey Lilies" Sis pm.
Majestic--Continuous vaudeville. to IL
pm.
Cosmos-Vaudeville and motion pic
lures, / pm. to IL pm.
Casino-vaudeville and motion pictures,
2.15 3:45, tbs and Pm.
virginia-Motion pictures and illustrate
ed songs.
The Arcade, 14th street and Park road
Dancing skating and other amusements.
Imperial-vaudeville and motion Pic
lures, IL am. to il pm.
Howard Theater-"My Friend from, Dix
ie." sis pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-29
GREAT JUMPER T0bE
AT COMING: HORSE SHOW
Record Breaking Overall Will
Be Seen Fairfax's Hack
neys Arrive.

Washingtonfans will witness some of
the most sensational jumping that ever
featured a horse show and possibly the
establishment Of a new worlds broad
jump record at the National. Capital
horse show, beginning Wednesday. If
Overall, green hunter. owned by
Julian Morris of Keswick, Va, takes
the bars as he is said to have done re-
Gently in trials at the Morris farm.
: According to information received by
officials Of the show, Overall, although
he never has competed in a show. al
ready has broken the worlds record
broad jump. This occurred in trials q
few days ago. it Is said, when the
horse rose nineteen feet from the jump
and landed fourteen feet on the other
side, clearing thirty-three feet over a
jump four and one-half feet high. In
this performance he carried ITO pounds.
Many Creep Hunters.
!, Fifty horses are entered in the green
hunter class, and the competition
among them promises to be spirited.
Local horsemen say that no horse show
has been held in this country which
promises to be featured by az much
spectacular jumping as the meeting
which is to begin Wednesday.
The Julian Morris string this year again
will include the famous Jumpers, owned
by the e. H. Weatherbee estate OF New
York, among them being David Gray, an
winner. and the world
champion Of 1910; Taconite, Keswick and
the Virginian. David Gray Is said to
be in unusually good form this spring
and is counted upon to maintain his
record of previous years.
Arrival Of Horses Today.
A large number OF horses entered in
the show arrived today and have been
stabbed at the exhibition grounds, 18th
and C streets northwest. Among the
first arrivals were four harness horses
owned by Henry Fairfax of Aldie. Va.
Mr.. Fairfax is one of the largest breeders
Of hackney horses in America, some Of
his thoroughbreds being valued at $4,000
each.
It is estimated that $50 outside horses
and 50 local horses will compete In the
show The total value Of the animals to
be exhibited, it is said, will approximate
half a million dollars. Of1cials OF the
will be the greatest horse show ever
held in this country, with the possible ex-
ception Of the Madison Square Garden
shows. Should rain interfere with the
carrying out Of the program arranged
for any OF the four days of the show II
is probable that the events will be held
the following week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-29
CONFIRMS SEVENTY.SEvEN.
Bishop Of Washington 0ficiates at
Two Services.

The Bishop Of Washington conducted
confirmation services twice yesterday.
first in the Church of sthe Ascension
at Il, o'clock and later. At $3.50 O'Clock.
in All Souls Mission. in Woodley road.
The class at Ascension Church num-
bered dfty-nine and at this mission In
cluded eighteen. :s
The bishops subject at the. morning
sermon was."Ye Be Witnesses OF Me-"
The rector OF Ascension parish, Rev.
J. Henning helms. assisted at:the serv..
ice.
Rev. DR.. J. Macbryde Sterrett, rector
Of All Souls Mission, assisted at,~the
service there and made an announce
ment that the debt on the chapel had
been entirely liQuidated by the Easter
Offering.
Rev. III. II. D. Sterrett. rector OF 81.
Paufs Episcopal Church. Of Columbus.
Ohio. preached the morning sermon AZ
the mission at IL o'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-29
Militia Company for Laurel.

LAUREL. Nd April 29.-LAurel N
well as Hyattsville expects soon to have
. military company added to the Int
Maryland National Guard. These two
companies will give the lst Maryland
Regiment it's full quota Of twelve COM
panies. Harry s. Phelps. appointed clerk
to the mayor ana city council. has begun
his new duties. :, = = :, = !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-29
Intruder in Mn. Stewards Home.

Two policemen Of the fifth precinct
hurried to Ia r street southeast this
morning about 1880 o'clock In response to
telephone message from Mrs. Elizabeth
Stewart. that an intruder was in her
dining room. When the policemen
reached the house they failed % zee any
thing. oe tia buEglaE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-29
William II. Bright Buried.

The funeral Of William H. Bright, vet
eran employee Of the government printing
Office and q member Of the Association
Of Oldest Inhabitants Of the District, who
died last Friday. took place from his resi-
dence. lib G. street northwest, this after
noon. Rev. Elis Williams OF the Metho-
dist Church Of Falls Church. Va, one
terry, under the direction Of b. b. French
Lodge, No. 10, r. A. A. NJ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-29

Archdeacon Madden Of st. Paups
Church. London. preached the morning
sermon ct the Church Of the Epiphany
yesterday. choosing for his subject
"what Think Ye Of Christi He left for
New York last night. following a three
day stay In this city. Rev. Dr. Randolph
H. McKim. rector OF the Church OF the
Epiphany, spoke at the Cathedral Of st.
John the Divine, New York, yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-29
Gridiron Club Holds Smoker.

tended only by members OF the club. at
Dover House. in Maryland, Saturday
night. The party travelled in automo-
biles to the scene. whore they were
given the iold-fashioned Maryland well
come. After q Supper Of Maryland
cooked in the highest sty.c
of the art the members enjoy ed songs
by the quartet. Maj. Stofer was IN fine
fol m with his repertoire, too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-29
The Bow Vows
counys headed for the Dump her finish clearly
thus orators the sincerely The gran
By WALT MASON

uSdUeu 1O1 t11e Jump, VIC See uef HIlISu CleaIIys
the stump, assure Us most sincerely. The grand
old maxins OF our dads are mostly all forgotten;
we're merely here to get the scads. and an our
ways are rotten. And when our fathers played
the game they heard the same old story; our gov
eminent was halt and lame, that was conceived
in glory. Their fathers heard the same old bunk
while yet the land was youthful; alarmists dealt
in verbal junk more eloquent than truthful. Il
was the same il ancient Greece. and Egypt, too.
I'm thinking; alaruists howled for the police and
said the state was sinking. And so the prophet
Of despair can't get me much excited; let him
rear up and paw the air and say the land is
bliehted; let him conduct his holy war to bet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-29

You Save No Money Baking Bread.
Ask Holmes Bakery to deliver their
Homemade Milk Bread regularly. 1t
saves you time and work and money. This
bread is as rich and substantial as your
own bakings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-29

The Real Economy Gas Ranges Guar
anteed. s. s. Shedd & Bro. Co.. 432 9th Nv.
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Expresses His Sorrow.

The boy said his parents are dead. Mr..
Shook took him to his home and be-
friended him. Smith said he was sorry
for the manner in which he repaid Mr..
Shook for his kindness. The lad said he
had no idea what he would have done
had he not been detained by the police.
Il knew II I didn't leave here the police
would get me-" he said, but had no
money and could not get to any other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-29

The Great Bear In an Ideal Table
water Office, 326 r ne. Phone N. 4372.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-29

Laths-SpFuce, Pine and Gun-LatAs.
Quoting a price that ought to interest
you. Phone EISINGER BROS, POO eth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-29
THEFT-ANDA ARSON
CHARGED AGAINST LAD
Said to Have Admitted Firing
Employers Barn Because
He Was Whipped.

J Charges Of horse stealing and arson,
1t Is said. may greet William Smith.
colored, fourteen years old, should he be
returned to Fairfax county, Va. He de-
clined to go back voluntarily, SO the
police have taken steps to secure requisi-
ton papers It is alleged that shortly
before daybreak this morning the boy SET
fire to the barn Of c. w. Shook. his en-
ployef's horses while the fire was rag.
ing.
Il set fire to the barn because he whip
ped me last week." IL stated to have been
the boys frank admission to the police
today.
Boys Story to Police.
Mr.. Shook is a farmer residing about
two miles from Mclean station on the
Great Falls and Old Dominion electric
line. near Great Falls.
About 10 o'clock this morning the color
cd boy. riding bareback and sore from
his long ride. appeared at the third pre-
cinct police station and requested the
police to send the horse to Mr.. Shook,
explaining that he had ridden the animal
from his employers farm. He made no
mention Of the fire.
why did you ride the horse awayr'
the boy was asked.
I wanted to come to the CITY," he re-
sponded. TT was too far to. walk and
I didn't have money to pay my fare on
the cars and so rode the HORSE
Tho boy was arrested and report made
to police headquarters. Inspector Board.
man soon afterward learned Of the burn.
Ing OF the barn. The lad then admitted
he was responsible for the fire. He sale
he got up before daybreak and went te
the big barn on the farm. He released
four cows and two horses that were IL
the barn. keeping one horse for his use II
getting away
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-29

Phone Your Want Ad to The Star,
Main 2440
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Little Mister Doctor, : BY Florence Sell
dan PeplA p our next Sunday AsGaitpA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-29

Mics Asia Nielsen ToAay-Great Fee.
ture. The worlds greatest moving pic
an Always Pays and the thriller the
great mine disaster. Va, o. F and c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-29

Keep Supplied with Heurich's Beers
and you'll never be without suitable
liquid refreshment for chance visitors. or
solace for yourself. Aged to 10 months.
dog. Lager, $50: 2 do1. Maerxen or Sen
ate, 81 Is. Bottle rebate. soc. Tel. w. 100O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-29

serve Imperial Export Beer at the fami-
~ dinner every day. Good for young and
old. $1.25 for "a bottles Any dealer or
Washington Brewery, l.. pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-29

For Health.s sake

Blue Print Papers. Schmidt. 7ls isth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-29

TIN Roofs Repaired and Painted.
s. S. Shedd & Bro. Co., 49, 9th NV.
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Real Estate Investments.
Moore & Hill unc.), 1902 H st.-Advt
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condition. and show that the
of demnon I've heard that hoary yarn Ian
guage bo Isl I'll dig round plant my
spuds sQuashes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-29

Conger VIII Cleon Your CARPETS
by special electric process (patented)
that destroys germs as well as removes
dust and grit. The cost IL reasonable.
Phone w. A97 for estimates. I'D & N. Y. ave.
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Shower Baths. Stag Hotel COS 9th. Grsa:.
Phone Y0n want Al to The star,
Main $40.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-31
LABOR LEAGUE.
Des Moines. Ia, Nav "a,

Des Moines, Ia, May "a, 1912.
Dear Sir and Brothers.:
Through your efforts in the MUM.
cipal Campaign, the Labor League was
given standing in the community
creditable' to the entire organized labor
forces of the city. Many thanks are
due your activities and earnestness of
effort to preserve labor interests. May
we not rely upon you to continue. the
excellent work so well begun by re-.
questing your consideration in behalf
of the following candidates who have
been either endorsed or commended by
the Labor League as below Indicated:
ENDORSED
Secretary of State, E. w. Van Duyn.
County Sheriff, John F. Griffin. :.
County Treasurer, P. H. Martin.
County Superintendent Of Schools,
Pearl De Jarnette.
County Coroner, VIM. O'Donoghue.
Justice of Peace, Des Moines Town.
ship: Ben J. Hitz, John T. Conroy.
Constable Des Moines Township, L.
M. Young. H. 4 !. r.. 81"
Constable Lee Township, Fred Berg,
Geo. Patterson. !, II ~ u @$
COMMENDED &
State Representative, Frank s.
Shankland. g.&. B
Justice Of the peace, Lee Township,
E. J. Frisk. ~
Constable Des Moines Township, D.
A. McNerney.
The record of the following candi-
dates have been pronounced good, but
no endorsement or commentator was
given as between them. u
County Auditor, q. B. Erase, James
Parker. ~. To-, tn
Clerk Of Courts, Harry B. Curtis, 10.
seph P. Maher. - +:
County Recorder, Mrs. Frank W.
Dodson, Charles Guth, Caroline Young
Smith, Will NJ. Wright.
Again asking you FOR your hearty CO.
operation during this campaign, we re.
main
.@.% rs Ffaternally yours,
The Labor League
.., J. B. Wiley
ss Martin Fitzpatrick
David Johnson
We are glad to know that this orga.
nization has colored men in it, John
Beverly and David Johnson are active
in the league and are influential men.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-31
IOWA CONVENTIONS.

Iowa State Federation of Colored
Woman's clubs will be held in Sioux
City, Iowa, May % to 30 inclusive.
The Iowa State Chapter of O. E. S.
Grand Chapter will be held at Des
Moines, May 21-23 inclusive.
The North Missouri S. S. Conven-
ton will hold their Annual Session
at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, Ke-
okuk, Iowa, June 10.
The 18th Annual Grand Session Of
the International Order of Twelve
Knights and Daughters of Tabor in
Des Moines, Aug. 1881.
The Most Worshipful United Grand
Lodge of Iowa A. F. and A. M. will
be held in Davenport, July Gil in
elusive.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-31

which Rev. Gordon gave short tax y
regard to his early days minister.
Rev, M. G. Newman of Oskaloosa was
present and made o few very interest
ing remarks.
Mr.. o. Gooch was baptized Sunday
morning by immersion by Rev. M. 1.
Gordon. There was also baptism by
sprinkling in the evening at the church.
Mrs. Mary Jane johnson, 506 Mead
ow street, was born in the state II Ala
bama, June 8, 1910 and departed this
life May 20, 1919 at 2:1O .. m. She
Joined the A. M. E. Bethel church of
Chicago when very young girl and
ha sheen q devoted member OF same
over forty years. She has been resi-
dent of Ottumwa, Iowa, for twenty -hve
years.
Mrs, Johnson leaves to mourn her loss
three children, Mrs. Ida r. Davis and
Mr.. John G. Clelan Of Ottumwa and
Mr.. William Mcclellan Of Memphis,
Mo-; eleven grandchildren q sister OF
Parkdale, Arkansas, two nephews, three
nieces and q. host of friends. Funeral
services at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church
Wednesday afternoon, May %, at three
o. clock. 2es.tr ,
There will be night meeting OF
the Benevolent club with Mrs. Lewis
Greaver, this being the last meeting
before the Federation.
The organ club will give box So
cial at the Second Baptist church
Thursday evening. -. ,
Mr.. John Harris has not imprlved
very fast since he entered the hospital
We hope to give better report next
week. ~'
Miss Gustave. Parnell who entered
the hospital last week is getting along
nicely at present. Miss Parnell has the
tonsilitis.
Rev. Rhinehart has returned home
from a visit in Fairfield, Iowa.
Mr.. s. D. Jacksin returned to his
home in Oskaloosa fir an over Sunday
visit. He expects to return here the
first part of the week.
Mrs. M. F. Clark and daughter, Mrs.
w. H. Thompson left Monday after
noin for Des Moines to attend the
grand chapter. Mrs. Thompson will
visit in Newton before returning home.
MIR. Harry Spots is quite i'll at his
home on East Main street.
Mrs. H. T. Elliott left Monday after
noon for Des Moines to attend the
grand chapter.
Mr.. Eliga Miller is in Ottumwa to
remain indefinitely.
Rev. Lester was in Ottumwa over
Sunday.
Mrs. Wells Fowler is attending the
grand chapter which convenes in Des
Moines this week.
The Stewardesses of A. M. E. church
will give a bazaar Monday evening,
May 81. Aprons and other pieces will
be sold. After the program, refresh
ments will be served in the lecture
room room of the A. Nj. E. church.
Mrs. John Cheshire and daughter,
Mrs. Luther Williams and Mrs. Emma
Gardner will leave Sunday evening for
Sioux City to attend the Woman s
Federation. Mrs. Cheshire and Mrs.
Williams will be the guests Of their
daughter and sister Mrs. B. F. Abner.
Mrs. John G. McCleland is on this
weeks sick list.
Delegates have been selected to at
tend the Sunday school convention
which convenes in Oskaloosa in June.
Mr.. Robert Thomas of Eldon was a
guest Of Mr.. John Cheshire last Tues
day evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-31
Screen Wire-Dawson's
KEOKUK.

It is with a degree of sadness that
we report the death of D. w. Ander-
son, prominent and highly respected
citizen of Keokuk, viii died Saturday
afternoon at $3.50 clock, at his home,
I'LL Fulton street. He was faith
full and enthusiastic member of the
fire department and his death Nsulted
from injuries received while perform
ing his duties. at a fire, nearly three
years ago. His illness was not of the
kind to keep him contend to his home
and he was not Of the species to fold
his hands in the spirit if dependency.
He was faithful member Of the union.
In the Baptist church he was . leader
in hus church and a speaker Of no
mean pretensions and he will be gerat.
ly missed. Heis survived by his wife,
Emma, Anderson, also one sister, Julia
Bentham, Of Keokuk. He was also q
member Of Union Lodge No. Of Keo-
kuk. The funeral was held from the
Union Baptist church, corner 18th and
High streets, Tuesday afternoon, at
$3.50 o'clock, the Rev. Bowles Of Fl.
Madison, officiating, who paid glow
ing tribute to the life Of the deceased.
The Rev. J. Brewer also assisted in the
service. A large concourse of SORROW
ing friends gathered to pay their last
tribute Of respect. The remains were
borne to Oakland cemetery in the hose
reel, where he was gently laid to rest.
There was profusion of flowers.
Mr.. Banks, of Des Moines grand mas
ter Of the Masonic grand lodge of
Iowa, and Mr.. Woods, also of Des
Moines, attended the funeral of D. w.
Anderson.
Miss Sykes, of Fairfield, Iowa, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Nellie, Carter,
14th and Franklin streets.
Little Mason Grigsby johnson is
| quite i'll. Friends hope for speedy
| recovery.
Miss Francis Reeder takes this
method Of thanking those who SO
kindly subscribed to the Iowa State
| Bystander during the contest.
Mrs. Reta Ashby, who was operated
upon some time ago at st. Josph g
hospital, has SO far recovered as to be
liable to be removed to her home.
Mrs. M. E. Dixon was elected grand
lecturer, and Mrs. Mary E. Bland grand
recorder at the Iowa Grand Chapter.
which convened in Des Moines, last
| week. @.5
The Rev. and Mrs. Brewer and their
daughter, Winnifred, returned home
Saturday night from Kansas City, Mo-,
where they attended the general con.
ference. They were accompanied by
DR.. DILEMMA native Of Africa, who
gave lecture Tuesday night at the
| church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-31
Wheeler Wood and Mr.. odel stratton

Wheeler Wood and Mr.. Odel stratton
Of Manly.
Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Dover Of
st. Paul are visiting Mrs. J. d. Reeler
Of this city. Mr.. and Mrs. w. Il. Jones
visiting her parents Of Manly over
Sunday. ft@
We wish to remind our readers Of the
candidacy Of John w. Newman for
constale of Des Moines township. This
young man has the Endorsement Of the
majority Of the business men Of West
Des Moines and is fully qualified for
the Office he Is seeking.
Mr.. Newman has lived in Des Moines
all his life and belongs to one Of our
pioneer families.
Don't forget to cast vote for John
W. Newman and put man in Office
who will be credit to the Office and
the republican party.