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Evening star., 1912-09-11
MELONS IN DEMAND.
Stock at Wharf Market Sufficient
for Immediate Needs.

Three vessels laden with S,s27 melons
from Chesapeake bay points and the
lower Potomac arrived at the 18th street
wharf market yesterday, a supply heavy
enough to last three or four days. The
demand for melons continues and they
are selling at from SO hundred for
choice down to 81 q hundred for small
and inferior stock. The dealers at the
wharf market expect the season to wind
up in the coming week. AS far as known
positively there are but six boats load
ing for the market here. As a general
thing several come at the wind-up of the
season, Of which the dealers knew moth
ing. SO 1t Is expected that only about ten
more vessels with melons aboard will
come here this summer.
From the viewpoint of the producer
and commission dealer the season has
been a good one. The melons came so
as not to produce a glut at any time
and at no time during the season has the
fruit sold lower than SIT per hundred for
selected stock. At these figures the pro-
ducer and dealer were both able to make
good profits.
Evening star., 1912-09-11
SPECIALLY INTERESTED
IN IMMIGRATION LAWS
State Council, Daughters of
America, Asks Congress for
Stringent Regulations.

The District Of Columbia State Coun-
Gil of the Daughters of America at it's
annual meeting last night elected Off
GERS and authorized a draft of resolu-
tions to be presented to Congress urg-
ing the passage of stringent immigra-
ton laws. The council did not take
up the discussion of the Jones Works
excise bill, as scheduled, because of the
lack of time.
1--WE are particularly interested in i'm
migration laws" said Charles Henry
Miller, secretary of the state council,
this morning, because of investiga-
tions made by our committee to aid
orphans. We are Of the opinion that
there would be fewer homeless and
destitute children in this country If
our immigrants were of a higher order
educationally."
Care Of the Orphans.
Mr. Miller said that orphans whose
parents were members of the order are
cared for as far as possible and that gen.
orally the children were placed with Their
own relatives When the order is paying
for the care of the children, he said, il
requires that they shall attend school and
receive religious training.
The National Council of the order will
meet at Erie. Pa, October /, and Mrs.
Anna Hill. Mrs. Hattie Rupert, Mrs. L.
E. Thompson, Mrs. N. Z. Hageman and
Mrs. Ella Herbert are the Washington
delegates.
Officers elected last night are Mrs.
Laura Burdette. state councillor; Mrs. Ida
Yost, associate state councillor; Mrs. Ma
bel Capps state vice councillor; Mrs. Sa-
die Levy, associate vice councillor; j. w.
SchWenk, state treasurer: Mrs. f. V.
Thompson, state conductor; Mrs. Laura
Dudley. state warden; Mrs. F. NJ. Carter,
inside sentinel; Mrs. Emma Buell.. outside
sentinel; j. W. Milstead. state judiciary.
Evening star., 1912-09-11
ANACosT1A.

Rev. Frank l.. Bardens pastor of the
Anacostia Baptist Church, was given
reception last evening by the congrega-
ton of that church on his return to ac-
tive work following the summer vacation.
An excellent program was arranged.
Deacon Norvall w. Greer presented Mr..
Bardens with a purse which had been
raised by his parishoners.
At a meeting of Anacostia Council, No.
1G. Junior Order of United American Me-
chanics, last evening in Masonic Hall, it
was decided to send a large delegation to
Baltimore tomorrow. when Old Defend
ers' day would be celebrated in that city.
All of the councils in the District are to
send representatives and the local coun-
ell has j. ID. Simpson, Maurice McGrath
and j. w. Crawford on its committee on
arrangements Harry II. Johannes, jr., of
American Flag Council of Baltimore was
a visitor last evening and gave an inter-
esting talk on the work of the order, fol-
lowed by Samuel w. Deckman of An
drew Jackson Council in Washington who
also made few remarks. 1t was through
Mr.. Deckmans efforts that the local
council had its beginning several years
ago. and the members We're much pleased
with his visit.
This morning at o. clock in st. Teresa s
Church in street a special mass was
celebrated to commemorate the reopening
of the parochial school for the fall term.
The enrolment was somewhat larger
than last year and it is expected that the
entire building will be used this year for
the accommodation of the pupils. Sister
Capitoina will be in charge of the school
this year in place OF Sister Boniface, who
has been transferred.
A meeting of the officers and teachers
of the Sunday school of Emmanuel Epis-
copal Church was held last evening in
the parish hall to make plans for be-
ginning the fall work of the school and
also the selection of additional teachers.
1t was announced that Miss Katherine
BRYAN. secretary of the school. would be
compelled To give up the position in the
near future and Mrs. j. G. Winterwerp,
who has been assistant secretary, was
chosen to fill the place. An offer from
Franklin s. Gicker to provide an orches-
ira composed of boys for the Sunday
school was accepted.
The Anacostia Citizens Association will
resume its meetings tonight
Eecta Chapter, No. 2. Order of the
Eastern Star of Anacostia resumed its
meetings last evening In Masonic Hall,
following vacation during the summer
months, with Mrs. Frances Gurnsey,
worthy matron, in the chair, and many
other officers present. Degree work oc-
cupied the larger part of the meeting,
and a large number Of petitions were
presented for consideration.
Mrs. Thomas r. Murray, Frank Muir
ray Stephen Golden, Miss Herman and
party are motoring to Atlantic City, where
they expect to remain for several days.
Other cities will also be visited on the
trip.
The annual tournament of King Johns
Church at Broad Creek, Md, is being held
today and many Anacostians made an
early start to attend this affair. This.
afternoon the riding was held and to-
night a coronation ball viii take place.
Evening star., 1912-09-11
TOWN STREETS IMPROVED.
Friendship Heights, Nd, Citizens
Join in Fixing I'm Avenues

The Friendship Heights Improvement
Association has begun a campaign in
which all citizens are taking hand for
the Identification of the Maryland viii
Iage just across the District line out
Wisconsin avenue northwest. Under the
direction of a committee, consisting of
Messrs. Rippey, Leet and Balderson
Montgomery street and Wootten and
Prospect avenues have been scraped, gut
tered and furnished with terra cot.a
sewer pipes at the street intersections
and otherwise improved.
Friendship Heights has recently acquir-
ed new general store, and movement
Is also on foot to secure for the town a
branch post office, with mail delivery
from the city instead Of from Bethesda,
as at present.
Evening star., 1912-09-11
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner S. l.. Bowen, cord wood from
Maryland point at 18th street wharf
for J. H. Carter & Co.; schooner NJ. F..
Albaugh, melons from a bay point at
11th street wharf for the market; f1attie
Maud Bennett at 11th street wharf to
load bricks and building material for Po-
tomac creek; sloop HarmonsOn, sweet
potatoes from the eastern shore of
Chesapeake bay for the market here;
barge Seneca, at 11th street wharf with
shingles and lumber from North Caro-
lima point for dealers; schooner East
Lynn, melons from bay point, at the
wharf market for dealers; sloop Volun-
teer, oysters in the shell from the lower
river beds. for the local market; United
States Army engineers tug Castle to coal
preparatory to an inspection cruise; tug
Kenmore. with lumber-laden barge in
tow from Norfolk; schooner Daniels.
melons from a bay point for the market;
tug Minerva, at Georgetown towing light
erS.
Departures.
Schooner Lewis Worreu, light, for
Nomini creek to load cord wood for the
dealers here; schooner Effie Laird, light,
for Chesapeake bay point to load;
schooner Virginia Dare, light, for Nomini
creek to load lumber back to this city;
schooner Belmont, light, for Nanjemoy
creek, Md, to load cord wood for the
dealers here; tug Kenmore, for a Chesa-
peake bay point after delivering barge
Seneca at this city; schooner Lola Ben
nett. light. for down-river point to load ;;
power boat Daisy, light, for Piscataway
creek with merchandise; tug Camilla,
towing light barge for river point to
load ties for Philadelphia: schooner Ned
die, from Alexandria. with merchandise
for lower river point; sloop Rita Gator,
from Alexandria for a river point to load );
tug Rosalie, with lighters for digging
machine down river.
Evening star., 1912-09-11
SUBURB SEEKSSYS7EM
OF WATER AND SEWAGE
Plan Before Council of Ia.
koma Park, Md.-Improve-
mentS in View.

The authorities of Takoma Park, Nd,
have received from the board of county
commissioners of Montgomery county a
copy of an order relating to the furnish
ing of water supply and to sewerage dis
posal for Silver Spring Park, just north
of Takoma Park. The order follows the
filing of petition, signed by the required
number of voters and taxpayers residing
within the limits of Silver Spring Park, in
the office of the county commissioners of
Montgomery county, pursuant TO the act
of the general assembly.
The order authorizes the commissioners
to secure the construction of water and
sewer mains and to contract with respect
to the disposal of sewerage. A copy Of
the order has also been sent to the Dis
trict Commissioners.
Water System Impracticable.
The construction Of water system by
the town of Takoma Park, Md, has been
decided to be out of the question owing
to the limited water supply and size Of
the present pumping plant in that suburb
The proposition to construct a trunk line
sewer, however, is at present under con-
sideration by the Takoma authorities. and
at meeting of the council last night the
been made of the proposed extension Of
the trunk line in North Takoma. with a.
view to aiding the residents of Silver
Spring Park, and the report of the sur
veyOr is awaited. The approximate dis
tance is $500 feet and the cost about
$500, Of which the property owners will
pay one-half the cost Of the work. The
sewer, If constructed, will extend on
Ridge avenue to Niagara avenue.
Telephone Company Wants Permit.
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company has made application to the
town council for permission to place it's
wires and other apparatus underground.
An ordinance is before the officials au-
thorizing the company, its successors or
assigns to construct, maintain and op-
crate its posts, poles, cables. wires and
all other necessary overhead apparatus
under and through the streets and ave-
nues within the limits of Takoma Park,
in Montgomery and Prince Georges coun-
ties in Maryland. and prescribing the man.
ner of placing the same and regulating
the use of the streets and highways of
the park. 1t was explained that while
the company has no immediate plans for
placing the wires underground, the COM
pany finds it necessary in places to do
so, and by the adoption of an ordinance
now much time can be saved should the
telephone officials decide to adopt the un-
derground system. 1t was admitted by
telephone officials present at the meeting
that it was a question, Of but a short
time when the residents of TakOma Park
would be connected directly with the CO.
lumbia exchange. This change will take
place possibly in October.
Evening star., 1912-09-11
SAY ROADS COMMISSION
DELAYED COUNTY WORK
Montgomery Commissioners
Denounce Body and Set
Forth Grievances.

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Nd, September II, 1912.
That the state roads commission is
responsible for the existence Of certain
conditions adverse to road construction
and repair in this county is the charge
contained in a resolution adopted by the
county commissioners at their regular
weekly meeting here yesterday.
The resolution sets forth that state road
construction in this county has been
stopped by order of the commission In
the middle of the working season and
without reasonable cause. thus abrogat-
ing a competitive and highly instructive
system of state road construction aL-
thorized by a statute of this state; that
the machinery purchased out of state
funds for this county at considerable ex-
pense is thus made idle in the working
season, that the organized force which
was operating this machinery has been
disbanded and that large mass Of stone
accumulated for road construction Is
living unused while the season passes:
that plans for grading and widening and
other preliminaries for road work in this
county were requested from the COM
mission more than six months ago and
have not yet been furnished; that the
stoppage of the road work was In no
wise brought about by any objection to
the character of the construction done
by the county commissioners. for the rea-
son that the general character OF TINS
work has been admitted to be substantial
both by the engineer of the former COM
mission and by the engineer of the pres
ent commission.
Evening star., 1912-09-11
The First Appearance In America Is

The First Appearance In America Is
promised at the Cosmos Theater next
week OF the Great Tendof Troupe OF
Arabian acrobatS. in a sensational and
thrilling exhibition of whir1wind tum-
bling, dancing, gun evolutions, athletic
feats and wonderful pyramid formations,
with native music and costumes. The
troupe comes to the Cosmos direct from
Morocco and Is one of the greatest of
its type.
Rand's Musical and Comedy Dogs. ''the
cutest animal novelty on the stage" will
present an act to please the children and
interest their elders, and the Austell
Four will appear in musical comedy Of
ferinx of song, dance and cheerful chat
ter that is described as the daintiest Of
fering of its kind in vaudeville. Others
on the bill are Gertrude Dudley and COM
pany. in a singing sketch filled with new
song hits. and James G. Dunbar, the
minstrel comedian.
Evening star., 1912-09-11
BURGLARS LOOT HOUSE
OF $500 IN JEWELRY
Charles W. Ray Suffers Heavy
Loss-Four Other Rob-
berries Reported.

Burglars yesterday entered the house of
Charles w. Ray, 1911 Madison street
northwest, and carried away about $500
worth of jewelry. About $1,000 worth of
silverware had been gathered by the
burglars and packed to be taken away,
but the intruders probably were fright
ened from the house and feared capture
If they took it. Mr.. Ray discovered the
theft when he returned home last night.
Detectives Baur and Cornwell visited
the house and made an investigation.
They failed to find any clue left by the
burglars. not even fingerprints that were
of any value in the investigation of the
robbery.
The property taken included a gold
watch and chain, four stickpinS and
three pairs of cuff buttons. 1t was an
easy matter for the burglars to gain ac-
cess to the premises, a rear door having
been left unfastened. the upper part of
the house being reached by forcing a
door with hatchet.
Charles Hearty's Store Robbed.
Charles Hearty, 704 L street north
west, has complained to the police of a
robbery committed at his place of busi-
ness, 1903 14th street northwest. En-
trance was gained by forcing rear
window, he stated, and the place ran
sacked. Cigars valued at about 81
were taken. The burglars found the
cash drawer empty.
F. w. Kammerer, 2029 F street
northwest. complained that he had
been robbed of ten bushels of oats.
The feed was taken from his stable in
rear of his house, he stated, entrance
having been gained by forcing a rear
window.
Miss Ethel Patterson, 1401 Perry
place northwest. asked the police to re-
cover her suitcase containing about
SIS worth of wearing apparel. She
stated that she was robbed of the
suitcase last night while on a Capital
Traction car going from Pennsylvania
avenue and 18th street northwest to
her home. A similar theft on street
car was reported to the police several
days ago.
Granville Christman, small boy,
complained to the police last night that
he had been robbed of an electric
searchlight He was in a moving pic
ture theater on 9th street. he stated,
when another boy snatched the instru-
ment from his hand and disappeared
with it.
Evening star., 1912-09-11
Progressives to Name Candidates.

Progressives of the eighth district OF
Virginia have been called to meet al
Sarepta Hall in Alexandra next Mon
day at noon for the purpose of choosing
a presidential elector to represent the
party in that district. and also to select
a progressive candidate for the House OF
Representatives. The call was issued by
A. S. Woodland, member of the state
executive committee Of the progressive
party.
Evening star., 1912-09-11
Sues District for $4,000.

Ann Eliza beth Fletcher has filed suit to
recover $4,000 damages from the District
OF Columbia for alleged personal injury
She alleges that while in front of prem
ises 144s + street northwest October II
last she tripped over a broken sewer
trap and, falling, sustained serious and
permanent injury.
Evening star., 1912-09-11
Wagon Struck by Street Car.

Joseph Miller. his two children, Cecilia
and Annie, eight and six years old, re-
spectively, and Giuseppe Corrido were
occupants oF a wagon that was struck by
street car last night near 9Th and r
streets northwest. The occupants of the
vehicle Were shaken up. but none of them
seriously huN although they we're taken
10 the Emergency Hospital
Evening star., 1912-09-11
No Help From Commission.

The resolution further represents that
this county has sent to the commission
a carefully prepared plan for the patrol
ling of conveniently located sections OF
state. state-aid and county macadam
roads which are grouped In convenient
units and can be economically patrolled
from a central point: that the county has
asked for the installation Of such q sys-
tem requesting the state to pay it's pro-
portionate part. with proper vouchers as
evidence of work done but, after lapse
of two years, has received no official re-
port regarding this important proposition
of patrolling macadam roads.
A copy of the resolution was ordered
sent to the state roads commission, SO
that in case any Of the statements Of
facts and conclusions and responsibilities
for delay placed upon the commission are
denied by that body. the county commits
sioners may undertake, at public hear
ing, open to the press. to maintain the
facts and conclusions contained therein.
Evening star., 1912-09-11
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Columbia-Al Fl. Wilson in 1T Hap
pened in Potsdam," S:15 pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville, SIS pm.
Polrs-The Poll Players in Pierre Of
the Plains" s:15 pm.
Observation-Disclosures Reynolds In
"The Angelus," S:15 pm.
Gayety-Billy W. Watson and "The
Girls From Happyland," sis pm.
New Lyceum-"The Cherry Blossoms"
Sis pm.
Casino-yaudeville and motion pic
lures. and pm.
Cosmos-Vaudeville and motion pic
lures. 1 pm to IL pm.
Virginia-Motion pictures and Illus
trated songs
Chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band con-
cert, followed by dancing.
Evening star., 1912-09-11
Memoranda.

Schooner Blackbird has sailed from a
Virginia point with lumber for this city;
schooner ]. A. Holland is on her way from
Colonial Beach with lumber for dealers
here; schooner Hattie & Francis will go
to a Potomac point to load lumber or
cord wood for the local market: schooner
Maria O. Teel, light, from Alexandria,
has arrived at Jacksonville, Fla, to load
pine lumber for Bath: schooner North
Carolina is at Baltimore with lumber for
dealers here; schooner Edwin & Maude
has sailed from Plymouth. n. c., with
lumber for this city or Baltimore; schoon-
er Earl Biscoe is at a lower river point to
load for this city; schooner Ella Ora is at
a down river point to load melons for
the market here: schooner NJ. A. Shea is
in Aqua creek loading lumber for the
Washington market; sloop Virginia is at
an eastern shore point loading sweet po-
tatoes for the market mere.
Evening star., 1912-09-11
Beers That tn

Beers That Touch the sThirAt Spot"
HEURICHS BEERS are the most sat
isfying beverages you can drink-the old
est beers in America. 2 doZ. MaerZen or
Senate, s1.15: 2 doz Lager, S1.JO. Bottle
rebate, SOC. For case phone West 1900.
Evening star., 1912-09-11

Builders Who Are in = Hurry
for Millwork should phone Eisinger Bros.
21O9 7th St Machines on premises.
Evening star., 1912-09-11

Bottle OF bitters DARK and souf, or says that we
should throttle the party that's in power. Into
his inner chasm he pours of dope raft, or else
he throws a spasm, and heaves brick at Taft.
He never says: "The trouble that looms up so
immense has got me folded double because I
have no sense It's fitting retribution, effect thai
follows cause, for making revolution against the
saner laws loafed when others labored. let
my credit slump, I gossiped when my neighbor'd
be toiling at his pump. Bad habits contracted,
my comrades all were cheap; harvest of disaster
1 row am billed to reap" No fellow e'er con-
fesses in such 2 wholesome strain he tells of his
Evening star., 1912-09-11
+ 0 r HlA | r
AND SCALP
c U I | c D R A
SO A ?

Shampoos and occasional
dressings of Cuticura Oint-
ment are invaluable. No
other emollients do so much
to prevent dry, thin and
falling hair, remove dan
druf, allay irritation and
promote the growth and
beauty of the hair.
Cuticura Soap and Ointmen.
sold throughout the world. Lib
eral sample of each mailed free,
with 32-p. book. Address "Cuti-
cura, Dept. 81, Boston.
Tender-faced men shave in
comfort with Cuticura Soap Shay
ing Stick, 25c. Liberal sample
free.
Evening star., 1912-09-11
CITY ITEMS.

Furnace, LatrObe and Range
repairing. Roofs repaired and painted.
George E. Gartrell, 1901 o street NV.
Evening star., 1912-09-11

Phone Your Want Ad to The Star.
Main 2440.
Evening star., 1912-09-11

We Are Experts on HOt-water Heat.
HOt-water, hot-air steam plants in
stalled or repaired by master workmen.
Let us inspect your heating system at
once. If repairs are necessary we'll put
ii in perfect condition at lowest possible
cost.
Eberly's Stove Store, rs 7th st NV.
Evening star., 1912-09-11

Money to loan at 5 and SO on real estate,
Frank T. Rawlings Co., 142J n. Y. ave-
Advt.
Evening star., 1912-09-11
yN0uderful ROdy Builder.

Sparkling ale contains the elements that
make healthy tissues; recommended by
doctors; $50 for "a bottles. at all dealers ,
or phone Washington Brewery, Line. 2o4.
Evening star., 1912-09-11

Phone Your Want Ad to The Star,
Main 2440.
Evening star., 1912-09-11
GEORGE H. H|[L|US TO
Be BURIED TOMORROW
Patrol Driver Ends His Life in
Park by Taking Car
boIic Acid.

Funeral services for George III. F'illius,
forty-one years old, who yesterday COM
mitted suicide in Henry Park, 9Th and B
streets northwest, by swallowing carbolic
acid, will be held tomorrow afternoon at
? o'clock at the home of Capt Thomas
III. Hollinberger, 654 Massachusetts ave-
nue. northeast.
Filius, who was employed as patrol
driver in the fifth police precinct, was un-
married. He roomed at go Sth street
northeast, and took his meals at the
home of his brother-in-law. Yesterday
morning he went off duty at o'clock
and failed to appear at his brother-in-
laws house for breakfast.
When he had not appeared there at
dinner time Mrs. Hollinberyer, his sister,
became alarmed. 1t was something un-
usual for him to fail to return home after
work. and his sister feared something
was wrong.
Evening star., 1912-09-11

dstreses his grief pain though he victim of
fortune stern and GRIM the gods down and licked him.
there's nothing wrong with him. His principles and morals al
all he e INDUCED in quarrels with all things
cunspect No critic dskver blemsh this gent the
troubles with his liver else the government
e::s.1s. ess:::a1 sa .s AMe4c.,
Evening star., 1912-09-11
Motive for Deed Not Known.

Capt. Hollinberger said this morning
that he had not the slightest idea as to
the motive that prompted the deed. Fill
Illus. he said, had been engaged to be
married some time ago ard had mis-
understanding with his prospective bride,
but he thought that had nothing to do
with his killing himself.
Fillius left the station yesterday MORN
ing about o'clock and was with a
policeman during the day. He purchased
the poison about 5 o'clock in the after
noon, shortly after leaving the police
man. He told the drug clerk that he
was going to use the acid for disinfect-
ing purposes.
Park Watchman D. c. Kerr found the
dying man in the park and had him
taken to the hospital. He died shortly
after reaching the institution. Coroner
Nevitt made an investigation and con-
cluded it was a case of suicide.