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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-20
IN OLD DOMINION
DECLARED BEST EVER
Chamber of Commerce Men,
bers Back Home Enthused
and Rejuvenated.

Back from their jaunt in the Old Do
minion, the members Of the Chamber of
Commerce party, led by Capt. James F.
Oyster, reached Washington aboard the
Southland Of the Norfolk and Washing
ton line early this morning. That this
annual excursion had been one of the
pleasantest and most successful in the
history Of the organization was the opin-
ion expressed by the members.
The trip from Old Point Comfort to
the timely first aid rendered by ]. C. Nc
Carthy to a young woman who dropped
to the deck in a dead faint last even
ing as she was sitting in the midst Of a
circle of friends. Mac was there with
the doctor business, and later, with the
assistance of Frederick c. Handy, con-
veyed the young woman to her room,
where she was attended by friends.
Cruise on Historic James River.
The party left Richmond yesterday
morning at 10 o'clock and boarded the
Smithfield Of the Old Dominion line,
chartered especially for the Washing
tonians, and spent the day sailing down
the historic James river. Under ideal
weather conditions, and with old man.
sions and other points of interest crop
ping up at almost every bend In the
river. the party was kept keyed up with
interest all the way down to Old Point
Comfort.
When of Newport News the steamer
slowed down to permit the excursionists
to see the giant hull Of the battleship
Texas, which was launched Saturday.
Every man with a camera aboard pep
pered the big ship with snapshots.
Take Final Plunge.
At Old Point a majority Of the party
hurried to the swimming pool of the
Chamberiin for a final plunge before
starting for home. Among those who
proved themselves veritable water
babies" We're William John Eynon, sec
rotary of the Board Of Trade; Secretary
Tom Grant and G. w. Harris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-20
FISH PACKERS SUFFER.
Virginia Houses Hard Hit by Scar
city of Herring.

The fish packing houses at Reedville
and other points on Chesapeake bay and
its tributaries in Virginia. like those at
this city, suffered from a scarcity of her.
ring in the fishing season that has just
closed, and only about one-half the usual
quantity of herring was packed. One of
the largest packing houses at Reedville.
operated by an Alexandra wholesale
grocery house, had expected to have
about 1900 barrels Of the fish put up for
Its trade. but the herring did not come
and the total pack at the house will total
but $50 barrels.
The herring started coming in good
shape, and for several days. in the early
part of the season, the catch was ex-
ceilent. Then came a. series of northwest
winds that caused the fish to seek the
esatern side OF, the bay, and they followed
that shore up to the SusQuehanna, and
did not come to the western shore again
in any quantities.
While the western shore suffered from
a scarcity OF the fish, along the eastern
shore and at the head of the bay they
were very plentiful, SO that many per-
sons owning land into which little creeks
ran just stretched a small net across the
creek and the fish came SO thick that
they were able to bail them up with
by the thousands. The pack of fish on
the eastern shore will be above the aver
age. and this, offsetting the scarcity on
the Virginia side of the bay, should keep
prices down to the normal :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-20
WILL OPEN IN SEPTEMBER.
Preparatory School for Boys to Be
Established at Leesburg.
cial Correspondence OF The Star.


LEESBURG, Va, May 20. 1912
Much interest is felt in the opening
September %. near Leesburg, of the
Meadowbrook School, preparatory
school for boys. The institution will be
in charge of Robert L. Preston. who has
conducted the University School near
Washington for a number of years
The advisory board is composed Of
Henry Fairfax of Aldie. Loudoun county
Robert E. Lee. jr.. of Ravensworth, Va /:
Nelson Page of Washington and E. B.
White of Leesburg
The Dan Hughes farm OF fifty acres,
purchased by Charles GRAPHICAL about
year ago, has been sold to r. B. Temple
man of West Virginia. The farm is sit
uated near Hamilton. this county.
James A. Bagley of Washington. mu-
steal director of st. PauIs Episcopal
Church Of that city. has taken charge of
the choir of st. James Episcopal Church
Of Leesburg for the summer months
Announcement has been made of the
marriage Of Raymond Paxson and Miss
Mary Hough, both Of Waterford, which
occurred in Brunswick. Md, Wednes-
day.
Owing to the absence of the pastor,
Rev. Harry NJ. Moffett, there were no
services at the Presbyterian Church in
Leesburg yesterday. Mr.. Moffett is at
tending the general assembly Of the
Southern Presbyterian Church at Bristol,
Tenn.
Funeral services for John j. Grim, who
died at his home near Wheatland Friday.
were held at his late residence yester-
day afternoon, Rev. Asa Richard OF the
Lutheran Church officiating. Interment
active in republican politics in the county.
He was q member of the board of super
visors OF the county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-20
FAN SERVICE FOR THE SICK.
National Electric Light Association
to Render Aid.

The country's sick poor are to be re-
lieved, in some measure, during the heat
ed term, according to an announcement
by the National Electric Light Associa-
ton. AS at present planned, the local
comp anies are to supply the i'll and needy
with free fan service, by which means,
1t is hoped, much suffering may be allevi-
ated.
Officials Of the association say fans will
be put in without charge, on application,
and after investigation. When there is
no installation existing, the companies
will do the necessary wiring without any
expense to the sick.
The National Electric Light Association
has member-companies in 100 cities all
over the United States, and it is expected
that at the forthcoming annual conven-
ton in Seattle the question of free fan
service to the sick will be taken up and
the idea extended throughout the entire
country. 1t is already in practical OBJ
servance In number of communities in
the south, north and west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-20
AUTO DAMAGED BY FIRE.
Blazes in Street Car and Dwelling
Also Extinguished.

An automobile belonging to Dr. Charles
A. Hyde caught fire last night about $40
O'Clock while on Piney Branch road. An
alarm of fire sounded from box $50 called
out several companies Of the fire depart
ment- The blaze was extinguished after
about $50 damage had been done
A car on the line of the Washington
and Virginia Railway Company caught
fire last night while at Maryland avenue
and 18th street southwest. and it became
necessary to call out the fire department.
The blaze was extinguished before more
than So damage had resulted.
The burning of rubbish in the yard in
rear OF the house Of w. r. Wall, 739 Sth
street southeast. last night about 1918
o'clock. prompted the sounding of an
alarm from box SIS. No damage was
done.
Children set fire to quantity Of rags
in the house Of John Ayers, 1913 Quack-
enbush street northwest, last night short
ly after o'clock. and the house was soon
filled with smoke. Fearing the blaze
might get beyond control and damage the
house and contents. occupants Of the
premises summoned No. % engine COM
pany. There was no damage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-20
CRUISING SEASON NEAR.
Owners of Pleasure Craft Getting
Their Boats in Condition.

Yesterday was the first really bright
Sunday that the power boat owners have
had this spring for a cruise on the river.
and they took advantage of 1t. Practi-
cally every boat in condition for service
was out for run some time yesterday.
and in the afternoon they were as thick
between this city and Fort Washington
they often are in midsummer The
cruises yesterday were short ones, and
the boats were brought back to port
about dark or shortly after.
The pleasure boating season will be in
full swing after Decoration day, when,
according to all rules of boating, the
weather should be fine and bright Ii lie
the season usually for long trips. and the
craft laden with merry crowds, will leave
here each Saturday evening or early Sun
day morning. not TO return until Monday
Runs are made TO Colonial Beach and
below.
II Is asserted that there are now over
so power-e equipped boats. large and small,
owned at this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-20
PAPAL DELEGATE HEARD
Bestows the Pope's Blessing
on the District Knights
of Columbus.

Knights Of Columbus Of the District
held their fifteenth annual holy COM
munion service In st. Mary's Church yes
terday morning, Mgr. Giovanni Bonzano,
the new papal delegate, officiating. This
is the first public religious ceremony In
the United States at which he has ap-
peared.
Rev. George A. Dougherty. vice rector
Of the Catholic University. delivered the
sermon. Mgr. Bonzano spoke briefly. ex-
pressing pleasure at the devotion of the
Knights Of Columbus. He bestowed the
papal blessing upon the congregation.
In the service at which the apostolic
delegate officiated he was assisted by
Rev. John r. Roth, pastor of st. Mary's;
Rev. c. o. Rosensteel, Rev. Andrew H.
Mihm, Rev. Clarence E. Wheeler, Rev.
P. ]. O'Connell. Rev. Thomas A. Walsh
and Rev. w. H. Ketcham. In the sanctu-
airy were Rev. DR.. Francis Coen of the
Catholic University, Rev. Ignatius Fealy
of st. Josephs Church and Rev. Igna-
thus Wagner, c. P. s., of the Catholic
University
Rev Andrew H. Mihm, curate of ST.
Mary's and chaplain Of Washington
Council Of the knights of Columbus, read
a prayer for the Pope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-20
CROWDS ENJOY OUTINGS.
Washington Takes Advantage q
First Balmy Sunday of Spring.

Three-fourths of Washington's popula-
ton spent yesterday in the open, the day
being the first really balmy spring Sun
day of the year. AS a result Of the warm
sunshine, blue skies and pleasant breezes
every park in and about the city was
crowded. Rock Creek Park and the Zoo
being favorites. Automobiles, carriages
and saddle horses were much in demand
the new autobus making hourly trips
through the Zoo and Rock Creek Park.
being crowded on every trip. This vehi-
Gle, put into commission last week, starts
from 18th street and Columbia road,
traversing the Zoo and Rock Creek Park
and making the round trip in one hour,
the fare being nominal.
Potomac Park and the Speedway were
thronged until late in the afternoon, while
excursions to the country by the several
interurban electric lines were favored by
hundreds, who returned to the city last
night with their arms laden with daisies.
laurel and other wild blooms that are lust
now plentiful In woods and fields.
Connecticut avenue and the downtown
streets were thronged all day yesterday
and until late last night with stroIlerS
singly, in couples or in small parties, ali
dressed in a manner BETTING the first
real summer Sunday of the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-20
ANACOSTIA.

Children's day was observed in St.
Teresas Church in Anacostia yesterday.
Many children received their first COM
munion at the mass at $50 o'clock in
the morning. All of the girls were dress
ed in white. with white wells. The teach
ers of the parochial school Of st. Teresa s
were in charge Of the children and Rev.
Charles +. Gleason of the Apostolic mis-
sion house in Brookland was the cele-
brant of the mass. Rev. Charles NJ.
Bart. pastor, was in charge Of the serv-
ice.
The annual May procession was held In
the afternoon at 4 o'clock and Miss
Rosina Finnoti. president of the sodality
of the Children of Mary, was the May
Queen. The children of the society and
also of the Sunday school department
marched in the procession. Upon the re-
turn 10 the church a special service was
held. and the statue of the Virgin Mary
was crowned with flowers. Those having
special parts in the procession besides
Miss Finnoti, included Miss Margaret
Burke, Miss Mildred Gibbons Miss Beat
rice Carroll. Miss Alice Wenger. Miss
Fannie Wenger and Norman Simms.
Heights Citizens Association will be held
tomorrow evening in the rooms on
Nichols avenue.
The New China was the subject of
an interesting sermon delivered last even
ing in Emmanuel Episcopal Church by
the rector. Rev. W. G. Davenport Mr..
Davenport described the important part
which Christianity has played in the new
republic.
The tenth anniversary of the founding
of the Christian and Elenora Rupert
Home for the Aged. on Good Hope road
Anacostia, will be celebrated tomorrow
A recent report of the institution showed
that hundreds of aged persons had been
cared for since the home was founded
and that there are at present about
eighty persons in the home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-20
MANY CHILDREN MARCH
Archbishop Bonzano Sees
Hundreds Participate in
May Day Parades.

May day parades were held in the Ro-
man Catholic churches of the city yes
terday. hundreds Of children participat-
ing. Cardinal Gibbons attended serv-
ices held in Immaculate Conception
Church, 9Th and N streets. while the
papal delegate to this country, Arch
bishop Giovanni Bonzano. was the guest
Of Mgr. Mackin at st. Paurs Church.
18th and v streets.
Cardinal Gibbons presided at the IL
o'clock mass at Immaculate Conception
Church and in the course Of the service
he confirmed a large class. He occu-
pied a crimson throne in the sanctuary.
with Rev. Paul Griffith Of st. Augustine s
Church and Rev. ]. D. MARI of Immacu-
late Conception parish acting as deacons
of honor. Later Father MARI entertained
the prelate and visiting clergy at lunch
con.
The papal delegate also occupied q
throne and was attended by Mgr. Mack
in and Mgr. Cerretti. auditor Of the papal
legation. The parade was made up Of
They marched from the school hall, and
when they came into the church Arch
bishop Bonzano for the first time saw an
American May day parade. Rev. ]. e.
krug on1ciated at the browning OF the
statue Of the Virgin Mary and preached
a brief sermon. The papal delegate gave
the benediction and later was entertained
by Mgr. Mackin at luncheon.
The Soldiers Home band led the pro-
cession at st. Dominic's Church yester-
day afternoon at O'CLOCK. The children
marched through the grounds of the
fathers. where the statue of
the Virgin was crowned with a wreath of
flowers. 1t was estimated that 800 par
ticipated in the parade.
Headed by a squad of mounter police.
the parade in st. Aloysius parish was
in by about 1900 persons.
Other parishes also had large numbers
In their paradee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-20
GIFT OF VALUED VOLUMES.
Collection Embracing Hebrew His
tory Donated to Library.

A notable collection OF Hebraica, made
by Ephraim Deinard of Arlington, N. j..
comprising more than 10000 titles and
covering the period from the beginning
Of Jewish national life to the present
day, has been presented to the Library of
Congress by Jacob H. Schif Of New York
Books relating to the Bible are numer-
Gus. including a long series of editions
and many TRANSACTIONS in both ancient
and modern languages. The collection,
for instance. includes the rabbinical Bible
with the commentaries of Rashi. Kanchi,
Ibn, Ezra, Ralabag and others; the Poly
got and Hexoglot bibles. and a parallel
Bible, showing variants of the Samari-
tan, Septuagint and Vulgate versions
There are also many books that 60 to
make up the rabbinical literature, in
cluddng the first print Of the Talmud in
Venice. 152O-23. There are other volumes
bearing on Jewish sects and customs
There are volumes of more recent pub
LEGATION and many books containing fine
examples Of Hebrew poetry.
The collection, 1t is believed, will form
the foundation Of an important depart
ment of Semitica.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-20
FOR WEATHER SIGNAL STATION
Shipping Interests Want Service at
Cove Point, on Bay.

A proposition to establish a weather
signal station at Cove point on Chesa-
peake bay, a short distance above the
mouth of the Patuxent river, is being
heartily Endorsed by those interested In
shipping. and strong pressure is to be
brought upon the weather bureau to have
the service established. weather signal
station at Cove point. where storm warn
ings could be displayed night and day to
enable shipping masters to keep posted
as to the probable changes in the wealth
er. would be Of great value
AT present, it is stated. the only signal
station OF that type is at Cape Henry,
where a system of lanterns are shown
at night and flags during the day fore
telling approaching changes. There are
also stations at Cambridge, Md, and at
Annapolis, but these two places are SO
far distant from the regular course OF
vessels bound UP and down the bay that
they are of little practical use to masters
of steam and sailing craft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-20
Alumni to Go to New York.

Many Washington alumni Of the New
York Homeopathic Medical College will
attend the annual meeting and banquet
of their alma mater In New York on Me-
mortal day. Among the local physicians
who probably will attend are Drs. Gregg
c. Bridal, J. G. b. Gusts. Ira w. Dem
nison, Henry G. Hanchett, Howard H.
Hawxhurst, A. f. Hrdlicka, Ralph Jen-
kins, H. Krogstad, Daniel H Riggs and
John A. Stutx
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-20
ENJOY MARSHALL HALL TRIP.
Members Of Arion Gesang Verein Go
on Outing.

beautiful day, with all the balm of
spring, made the annual outing of the
Arion Gesang to Marshall Hall yester-
day thoroughly enjoyable event. Many
members and their families went down
the river for an old-fashioned German
day. The singing contingent was well
represented on the first trip on the
Charles Manchester and sang five German
choruses.
At Marshall Hall the day was spent
quietly and In social pleasures. The
choral singing was up to the standard
of the Arions. The committee in charge
of arrangements was composed of Vice
ciety; John Wischusen, Jacob Bruegser,
August Schwartz, Col. Charles Corner,
Nicholas Wisgan1 and Frank Wiegand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-20
Church Observes Anniversary.

> In celebration Of the eighth anniver-
sary of the foundation of Thirty-fourth
Street Christian Church, a program OF
oratory and music was presented yes
terday at the afternoon services. Rev.
George A. Miller, pastor of the Ninth
Street Christian Church, was one Of the
speakers. Rev. C. c. White, pastor since
be succeeded here by Rev. H. L. Ice OF
Shadyville, Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-20
CARDINAL CONFIRMS 800.
Of6ciates at Services at immaculate
Conception Church.

Cardinal Gibbons confirmed a class OF
800 children yesterday morning at the
Church Of the Immaculate Conception
after the II o'clock mass. Rev. Eugene
j. Connolly was celebrant OF the mass.
The cardinal was entertained at lunch
con in the rectory of the church and
among those present were Mgrs. William
T. Russell and Thomas s. Lee, Rev.
James D. MARI. pastor Of the Church OF
the Immaculate Conception: Rev. Paul
Griffith. pastor of ST. Augustine's Church
Rev. Charles NJ. Bart, pastor of st.
Teresas Church, and Revs. Ambrose A.
Beavens and Eugene j. Connolly of the
Immaculate Conception parish.
The cardinal left last night for Balti-
more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-20
LONG HIKE ON CLUTCHES.
Poughkeepsie, N. Y, Young Man on
Way to Florida.

Ralph D. Tomkins Of Poughkeepsie
N. Y, nineteen years old, and who has
only one leg, is In Washington on a
hike" to Jacksonville, Fla. Tompkins
who walks with crutches, came in over
the Baltimore pike yesterday afternoon
having walked the distance from the
Maryland city in eight hours He Will
leave tomorrow for Richmond, and ex-
poets to complete his journey to Florida
in 100 days.
Tompkins, who does not walk on a
wager, last year made the round trip be-
tween Poughkeepsie and Chicago in
ninety days. He makes his way by sing
ing illustrated songs at theaters along
his route, being the possessor Of a re-
markable bass voice. Tompkins lost his
leg in a railroad accident when a small
boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-20
SOURCE OF SELF-RELIANCE.
Mrs. McGovern Addresses Theoso.
phists on Spirituality.

1.-THE three great essentials for the de-
velopment of true spirituality are sim
plicity. fearlessness and self-reliance."
So declared Mrs. Janet B. McGovern at
a meeting of Capital City Lodge, Theo-
sophical Society. at 40 Corcoran building.
yesterday. in a lecture on Occult Self
Development
THE simple man." said he, "is the fear
less man, having nothing to conceal and
no false position to maintain. Self-re-
lance is the outcome Of the realization
Of the God within, which destroys all fear.
The realization is the quickening. vital
izing core of the truly spiritual SOUL"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-20
Death Swifter Than Doctor.

George Easton, colored. thirty-fiye
years old. died suddenly this morning
about i: 30 o'clock at his home, 81 ~
street southwest. When he was taken
ill a physician was summoned from the
Casualty Hospital. but the patient died
before the physician reached the house.
Coroner hewitt gave certificate Of death
from natural causes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-20
Horse Stolen at Rockville.

Maj. Sylvester was advised this morn
ing of the theft Of a horse at Rockville.
Md, the animal having been taken from
the stable of DR.. Barrett Wilson between
IL O'Clock last night and 4 o'clock this
morning. The horse is twelve years old
and has one white hind foot. The police
were told that a saddle, bride and halter
We're taken with the animal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-20
Church Favors Excise Bill.

A general discussion Of the Jones'
Works excise bill was held at Fifth Bap-
fist Church. It'll and E streets southwest.
last evening with the pastor of the
church. Rev. DR.. John E. Briggs. presid-
ing A resolution was unanimously adopt
ed directing the pastor to visit the House
committee and request a favorable report
on the measure. DR.. Briggs has just re-
turned from a three-month tour of the
Holy Land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-20
wa.hinston,s F.vorite Coincidence.

Margie Hilton, who Is one OF the par
ticular stars of this weeks show at the
Cosmos. Is big favorite with local
theater goers. She is a Washington girl
and made her theatrical debut here In
stock burleSque. Since then her rise has
been very rapid, and for the last two
years she has been leading woman with
the Midnight Maidens," and her en-
gagement at the Cosmos will be her only
appearance in vaudeville here. Her act
this year will be on entirely new lines.
and she will be assisted by her colonial
doll" and a dainty, novel and delightful
little entertainment is promised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-20
Buggy Damaged by Auto.

While driving along Bowen road yes
terday afternoon Julius Goheen, a resi-
dent Of Boulevard Heights. was given a
sudden jolt by an automobile striking his
buggy. Two wheels of his buggy were
demolished. The occupant escaped in
Jury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-20
LOCAL MENTION.
Amusements Tonight.

NationaI-The Aborn Opera Company
In ''Mignon," S:15 pm.
Bclasco-The Butferfield Players In
s@The County Chairman" S:15 pm.
= Columbia-The Columbia Players In
1.-THE Seven Sisters" S:15 pm.
Polls Theater-The Poll Players in
"Seven Days" SIS pm.
Gayety-'The Taxi Girls" Sis pm.
Majestic-Continuous vaudeville. 1 to IL
pm.
Cosmos-vaudeville and motion pic
lures. i pm. to IL pm.
Casino-yaudeville and motion pictures,
to 1920 pm
Virginia-Motion pictures and iuustrat-
ed songs.
Notwithstanding and motion pic
lures. IL am. to IL pm.
Howard Theater-"Blackville Corpora
ton" sis pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-20
BENJAMIN Franklin:

Save young man, and become respect
able and respected" 81 opens an account
with the savings bank dept. of Union
Trust Co., 10Th and H SITS, and draws
interest of 31c.-Advt