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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
PICNIC AT CHESAPEAKE BEACH.
Yelled Prophets and Washington
Florists Jointly Celebrate.

Kallipolis Grotto. Mystic Order of Veil
ed Prophets, all of whose members are
blue lodge" Masons, and the Washing
ton Florists Club. comprising wholesale
and retail dealers in flowers, together
with their friends and members of their
families, arc having a joint annual out
ing at Chesapeake Beach today. In an
ticipation of an extraordinary crowd spe-
cial arrangements We're made by the
management of the Chesapeake Beach
railway to run trains every half hour
through the day, with extra provision for
return trains.
The outing partakes largely of the
character of a great outdoor basket pic
mic, and the hundreds who went down on
the earlier trains We're literally supplied
with boxes and baskets for the picnic
dinner. which took place under the trees
about midday. A long schedule of ath-
etic events was provided for. with prizes
for each even, and one of the special
features of the day was the base bal
game played this afternoon by teams
from the two organizations. with Will
liam F. GUIDE, former president of the
Washington Chamber of Commerce as
umpire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
SEEK SCHOOL FACILITIES.
Chevy Chase Residents to Appeal to
County Commissioners.

J. Ryan Devereaux will preside at a
meeting called for next Friday night at
the library in Chevy Chase to discuss
means for inducing the commissioners of
Montgomery county. Maryland, TO estab-
lish adequate schools for the accommo-
datiOn of children living in and near
Chevy Chase. The meeting will begin
at o'clock.
4 bill recently passed by both houses
of Congress and which is now awaiting
signature h. the President prohibits the
attendance at the public schools of the
District of children living in Maryland
and Virginia In Chevy Chase and vi
cinity 100 children. it is said, will be
without school facilities when President
Taft signs this bill 1t is believed the
Montgomery county commissioners will
be asked to provide portable school build
ings for use in Chevy Chase.
The committee considering the question
is composed of William Law. Maj. Jerome
Burke. Charles D. Pugle. Charles w.
Pimper, DIR. Thomas X. Conrad. Jesse w
Nicholson. Michael A. Hogan George A
Green and DIR. Wilbur f. Evans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
LIGHT CATCH OF HARD CRABS
Supply Enough to Meet Demands
But Below the Average

The supply of hard crabs now reaching
this city. the dealers say, is ample to meet
all demands. though the receipts are still
below the average. 1t is now believed
that the season will be a poor one as
far as the quantity of crabs caught in the
river and shipped to the market here is
concerned. This morning the steamboats,
from the lower Potomac brought IN
more than a hundred barrels of the shell
rsh, but this time last year the receipts
on the days the steamers came in from
down river were often several hundred
barrels, ali consigned TO dealers here
The light catch is an advantage. the
dealers say. TO the crab fishermen. as il
Keeps prices up 10 a figure that paws
them for their work. This morning crab
sold at from 81. - 10 $50 a barrel. and
last year they often sold for % cents a
BARREL In order to get rid of them. II
Is not thought that such condition will
exist this Xear- Soft crabs are on The
market. but the demand for them j.
AShf- Ihe% are being brought from ba Y
sources and sell al from ~ 10 ~ cents a
dozen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
ENJOY INDIAN HEAD TRIP.
Members of Builders Exchange &c
on Launch PARTY.

Members of the Builders and Manu-
facturers' Exchange and many Of their
friends enjoyed launch trip on the Po-
tomac last night as guests of the Column
bia Granite and Dredging Company The
launch party left the wharf at the foot
OF jefferson street at 5 o'clock yester-
day afternoon and went up the river as
far as Chain bridge. They witnessed a
exhibition race between the first and
second crews of the Potomac Boat Club.
The launch then went down the river as
far as Indian Head, returning to the
wharf at Jefferson street about IL: 80
o'clock last night. A lunch was served
on the launch.
Among the guests on board were Com
missioner Rudolph. II. Scates, secretary
of the Builders Exchange of Baltimore.
Md; Frank S. Bennett. treasurer of the
Interstate Builders Exchange of Balti-
more. Md, J. c. Drever, secretary of the
Builders Exchange at Richmond, Va,
and Henry Frank, F. p. Welch and
August V. Eidman of Baltimore. Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
Skin Disease
Began as Pinnplcs
ON Face. Neck and Hands. Tor
men'ed all the Time Dishgur-
ing. Got into Blisters. Cured
by Cuticura Soap and Oint-
mcnt.

Bar;hell. KY had a skin disease on nv
face. neck and hand. that torrnented me all tho
fine. and when j would get hot the places womb
burn so that ] had 10 keep my face Wet in cold
water IL began pimples and indeed il was
disfguring. 70. II would get in spots or INV face
end hands as large a quarter Of a dollar
did suffer My face burned all tae time 7,
vas this way so Rad for about six years and I
tried everything that could hear Of but no,bin,
did any good. Ono day / found the Cuticura
Eosp and Ointment advertised and ordered ,,me
Of once. would wash my face good with The
Cuticura Soap and then apply the CutIcura oint-
uent. and they have cured me. Ii would take
BALI tablet To tell all I suffered in those six
vesr." tSignedl Mrs. Della Ill., Jan 8 1912
Not only are Cutcura Soap and Ointment mos,
valuable in the treatment OF cczemas and othe,
dstres sing crupiions OF skin and scalp but M
other emollients do so much for pimples. black
heads. req. rough skins. itching. scaly scaIps
dry. thin and fsilins hair chappei hands and
shspeless nails. nor do il so economically A
single set is often sufficient. Sold everywhere
Sample of each mailed free. with sep. Skin
Book Address postcard .'Cuticura. Dept r
Boston"
E|Tender-fsced men should Cuticura Soar
Saving Stick. &c. Sample free.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
AUTOMOBILE ON FIRE.
Several Companies Summoned and
Blaze Is Quickly SUPPRESSED.

An automobile owned by w. H. Rock
well caught fire last night about O clock
on l. street northwest between Sth and
9th streets, and was damaged to the ex-
tent of 500. The blazing car attracted
crowd of pedestrians, and several COM
panes of the fire department were sum-
moned to the scene by the sounding of
an alarm from box 21J. Firemen quickly
eXtinguished the blaze.
j. S. Mooney and Crossing Policeman
Lamb eXtinguished a blaze on the south
side of the Southern building, 18th and II
streets northwest last night about 40
o'clock without calling out the fire de-
partment. An awning over one of the
buildings caught fire, possibly from a
lighted cigar or cigarette thrown from
an upper window. The blaze was put
out with small fire extinguishers after
about $50 damage had resulted.
Fire of unknown origin last night about
o'clock caused about $50 damage in the
house of w. A. Schneider. 40 Sd street
northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
WAS GONE TWELVE YEARS.
John F. Ellis, Mourned as Dead, Re-
turns to TWining City.

John F. Ellis, once a resident of the
District of Columbia. but who left his
home in Twining City twelve years ago
and of whom all trace had long been
lost. has returned. and is now with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. James r. Ellis,
in Twining City.
Young Ellis, who was a high school
boy at the time of his disappearance,
wanted to enlist with the District troops
during the Spanish-American war. Par
entail opposition prevented, and Ellis left
home Since that time he has worked in
the coal mines in Pennsylvania, in a
boiler shop at Platte. Neb., and served
one enlistment as member of the regu-
lar army in the Philippines. The last
few years Ellis has spent In various cities
on the Pacific coast.
Since leaving home Ellis had had no
communication with his parents, who for
years have mourned him as dead. When
he returned neither his father nor his
mother recognized him, and his iden-
tity was established by younger sis
ter. Mrs. Eta Passagno, who was a child
at the time her brother left home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
THE DIX STRANDED.
Fruit Carrying Schooner .sEom Balti
more Will Be a Total Loss.

The schooner William III. Dix, one of
the few schooners trading from the
Chesapeake to the West Indies. according
TO report. has stranded on a coral reef
near Old Providence Island. in the Car
ibbean sea. and will be total loss. The
vessel was employed in the West Indian
fruit trade and sailed from Baltimore
June II. under the command of Capt
William Z. Fallon. bound for Andreason,
Caribbean sea port. with a cargo of
merchandise. and was 10 have returned
loaded with tropical fruit Nothing had
been heard from the Dix since she sailed
until the owners of the vessel, Dix &
Wilkins of Baltimore. received a brief
unsigned code message from Colon. sup
posed 10 be from the master of the Dix,
informing them of the wreck. The crew
Of the vessel was taken off by a passing
ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
Elks in Carnival at Luna Park.

Washington and Alexandria lodges OF
Elks are to join hands in a gala carnival
week, beginning Monday evening, July
-. and continuing through August 4. al
Luna Park
1t is the purpose OF the Elks TO add to
their reputation as master funmakers, by
a special utilization Of the permanent
amusement devices at the park. to which
will be added special features conducted
by the lodges band OF thirty niusi-
clans will provide music for the out-of-
door merrynahers and for the dancing
in the open pavilion a special orchestra
has been engaged.
During the week ARRANGEMENTS. have
been made with the railway company for
a ten-minute schedule. beginning every
evening at o'clock. Admission to this
Week-long carnival of gayety will be free.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
BAD LIQUOR COSTS DOUBLE.
At Least That's What Edward
Branch Finds After assault

When a man drinks bad liquor he is
apt to have to pay for it twice; once
when he buys 1t and once after the police
catch him.
That was the discovery made by Ed
ward Branch. Branch had drink of bad
liquor: in fact. he had several drinks. He
admitted in the United States branch of
the Police Court yesterday that he didn t
know just how many he did take.
Jesse SteptOr. a boy. entered shop
where Branch was holding forth to buy
some eatables. Hhe dropped one of his
purchases to the floor. As he stopped to
pick il up, Branch picked up knife
from a nearby table and cut him
The injured lad ran out of the place.
while Branch did war dance, brandish-
ing the knife. He was arrested on a
charge OF assault and fined So He in
formed the court that he knew nothing
of what had happened.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
RUNAWAY CREATES PANIC
Horse Causes About $50 Damage in
Georgia Avenue FLIGHT.

runaway horse created excitement on
Georgia avenue last night about O'Clock.
pedestrians fled in all directions. while
drivers did their best TO get out of the
pain or the runaway animal. The horse
was drawing wagon owned by Corby
Brothers. and IL ran away from in front
of 23O1 Georgia avenue.
At Georgia avenue and Barry place the
runaway outfit came in contact with a
mail box while a short distance away il
colided with a mule team owned by
Eisinger Bros, lumber dealers at ai1I
Georgia avenue. overturning the latter We
hicle
of Miss Mary Mossell, 22i2 Georgia ave-
nue.. and damaged a window to the extent
OF about $40. About $50 damage in all
was done by the horse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
BLACK FAST" IS OBSERVED.
Orthodox Hebrew Congregations
Spend Day in Prayer.

The anniversary of the destruction of
the first and second temples in Jerusalem
known as black fast" was observed by
the orthodox synagogues from sunset
Monday TO sunset last night. Adas Israel
Synagogue. 9Th and l streets northwest:
Above Sholem Synagogue, 9TH and
streets northwest, and Talmud Tovah
Synagogue, 431 E street southwest OBJ
served the fast, which is the most solemn
in the Hebrew church calendar.
When this fast is observed no addresses
arc made. prayers and lamentations by
the entire congregation being the only
service in the synagogues.
The day is called black fast in con-
trast to white fast which is on the
Day OF Atonement. and is not observed
by the reformed element of the Hebrew
faith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
The Ill Wind
By WALT MASON

Do not kick about the heat Wear smile
night and though hot days discomorts bring they surely
the thing the Do saving
that dark days will get all goats for need the gloomy
shredded Don't ugly Cain
the roof the rain plays let the
date for of Though you
should there profit for the
that signs helps win prize the game
bones why indulge anve
For the surgeon needh has kids dress
Why tight when the time pay your
way? For the money subscribe
house tribe feeling Tribuaton JEST everything
best when know how winnow laugh dismal
heap of chaH labeled
. =s::::s sa s lDasxNla+cs,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
CIVIC PARTICIPATION URGED.
Members of the United German So.
cieties Meet.

The United German Societies of the
District of Columbia met last night in
Bessler's Hall, 922 Pennsylvania avenue.
Gustav Bender. secretary of the organi-
cation, made an address on the models
of the German monument to be erected
at Philadelphia, and asked those present
to inspect them at the War State and
Navy Department building
The members of the United German So
cieties were urged to become members
and take an active part in the work of
the citizens associations in whatever sec
ton Of the city they lived.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
Memoranda.

Schooner Maria O. Teel. with ice from
the Kennebec river. for Alexandria. pass
ed in the capes Of the Chesapeake yester-
day from Bath, Me; schooner barge No.
q is on her way in tow of the tug
Georges Creek from Portland, Me-, en-
route to this city: barge Intrepid has
completed dtscharging ice at Alexandria
and is waiting tug to take her away;
schooner Mary Ann Shea, is at Poto-
mac point loading for this city: schooner
Elizabeth Clarke will return to a lower
Potomac point to load lumber for this
city: barge Charles S. Hearn has ar
rived at Norfolk from Upper Machodoc
creek, with ties for New York: schooner
Manaway is at Baltimore, with lumber
from a lower Potomac point: schooner
Edwin and Maude is reported having sail
ed from a North Carolina point for this
city, with lumber: schooner William III.
French has sailed from Baltimore for the
Piankatank river. to load lumber;
schooner Five Sisters is at a Potomac
point to load for this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
Night Watchmen's Excursion

The Night Watchmen's Association is
busy making arrangements for its sew
enth annual excursion to Chesapeake
Beach next Tuesday. the proceeds of
which are devoted to maintain the sick
and death fund Of the association. The
committee of arrangements are B. D.
Giddings. w II. Groves, A. j. Ronspies
b. +. Klopfer, f. A. Creel. Adam p.
Grander and James p. Cochran.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
Boarding House Reported Robbed

Another boarding house robbery was
committed yesterday. according to a re-
port made 10 the police by Mrs Lillian
Collins OF IL street northeast She
said that jewelry valued at about $500
was stolen from her. and that she sus-
pectcd young man who called at the
mouse and engaged room and board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
FAIL TO GET PROPERTY.
Costello Democrats Seek Funds Of
Central Committee.

The Costello democrats have planned to
meet tonight in Building Trades Hall to
devise means whereby they can obtain
from j. Fred Kelley the property and
funds of the democratic central commit
tee. All efforts to obtain these have
proved futile
Mr.. Kelley contends that inasmuch as
there are three committees. all claim
ing to be the authorized organizations he
cannot see his way clear to give up
funds records until he is assured of
the correct organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
New Acts Make a Hit.

The two new acts which were added to
the Cosmos show yesterday have proven
excellent selections and fit in the show
admirably.
Martini and Maximilian opponents OF
comedy Illusions and burlesque magic.
have registered a solid hit with the
Cosmos patronage, and keep the large
audiences convulsed with laughter the
entire time they hold the stage. Bobby
Pandner and brother are a pair OF spien-
did athletes. and have an entertaining and
effective Offering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
HAVE The STAR FOLLOW you
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POSTAGE PREPAID

The Evening Star, 40 Cents a Month
The Sunday Star, 20 Cents a Month
In ordering the paper or
having the address changed
always give old as we'll as
new address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24

Baltimore and Ohio. july 70 SpecIal
train Of modern coaches and paIloT cars
leaves Union station 80 va Philauei-
phia and Lehigh Valley route Cheap side
trips from the falls to popular resorts and
liberal stopoyer privileges returning with
in limit of 10 days. Other excursions Au-
gust and %, September q and 70 and
October 4.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
EIGHT NEW ARRIVALS
REACH CAMP BUTT
Boys Go Down in Launch
Black Arrow and Join
in Sports.

Eight new boys went down the river to
Camp Butt Monday to enjoy a week or
two with the Boy Scouts encamped there.
Some of the boys who have been there
for several weeks left Monday. coming to
the city on the camp launch. the Black
Arrow. The new arrivals were waiting
for the launch at the foot of 7th street.
and clambered aboard for the return trip
as soon as the boat was locked
When they arrived at the camp they re-
ceived a noisy greeting from the camp
ers. They were assigned to their sleeping
quarters. and then made a general sur
vey of the camp.
After dinner general reOrganizat ton of
the base ball and basket ball teams was
made, the new boys taking the places of
the boys who had just left the camp. The
two teams in each of the sports are
known as the Whites and the Blues. Ed
win Under was elected captain Of the
Blue base ball team, and William Gid
dings of the Blue basket ball team. The
Whites elected John Stockett and Kin
sey Dillon captains of the base ball and
basket ball teams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
Summer Tours Via Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad.

Railroad.
Daily to Jersey seaSllore. Adiron-
dack mountains and all New York
New England and Canadian provinces
Nova Scotia and Quebec, and Allegheny
mountain resorts; also to western points
If contemplating a rail or water trip for
pleasure or on business, consult agents
at 18th st. and n. Y. ave, or 619 Pa ave.
They will help you.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
Great War Film Mt the Colonial.

For q Plumber the Instant, Phone
Eberly'S Stove Store. IT'S 9TH street NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24

The Subsidized Doctor an ingenious
argument for new system Of paying
physicians. by Martha Bensley Bruere, in
our next Sunday Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
CITY ITEMS.

"Just Right" Describes Heurich's Beers
at all times. Pasteurizing endows them
with superior keeping qualities-insures
their reaching the consumer in perfect
condition. doZ Maerzen or Senate. 81 ~:
, doZ. Lager. 81 30. Bottle rebate Soc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24

Hair Mattresses Remade, $50.
satisfaction guaranteed. A. CARTER,
l12S 2Oth st. NV. Drop postal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24

Gas Irons, Ranges and Water Heaters.
s. s. Shedd & Bro. Co., 49, 9th NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24

Dancing Nightly Chevy Chase Lake
after Marine Band concert. Cool ride
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24

Bedbugs Extermfnated. Work Gusr-
anteed Write or phone S. j. BEAN. 32l
John Marshall place; phone NJ 1927.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24

Wreck OF the Aurora, q Stupendous
nautical drama in three reels today. Viz
ginia Theater.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
ROCKVILLE AND COUNTY
NEWS ITEMS AND NOTES
Democratic Workers Confer as
to Plans for a Vigorous
Campaign.
speda, Correspondence Of The Star.
ROCKVILLE Md JuIv 2.

ROCKVILLE. Md July "a, 1912
A large number of Montgomery
county democrats. including the MEM
bers Of the state central and county
committees and other prominent party
workers. held a conference here yes
terday to form plans for the organfza-
ton of campaign clubs throughout the
county and to make other arrange
ments for vigorous campaign in the
interest Of the party's candidates for
President Congress and Judge. Robert
B. Peter. chairman of the state central
committee, presided, and among those
present were State Senator Blair Lee,
Robert G. Hilton. J. Dawson Williams
Preston B. Ray. Charles F. Brooke,
Arthur Williams, Israel G. Warfield.
William H. Wade. Judge David Crit
18th. John 4. Garrett, Hugh c. Town
send, w. Outerbridge Spates, J. Furr
White, Richard H. Stanley. John r.
Lewis. Robert E. L. Yellott. Enos c.
Keys. Thomas +. Jackson. Francis C.
Hutton, l. A Chiswell. John A. Hall.
John Gardiner, Joseph n. Darby, Re-
mus X. Darby. James Z. Duval1 and
others.
1t was decided to organize at once at
least one campaign club in each election
be 1ntrusted the work of looking after
the registration. holding rallies and get
ting out the vote.
1t was reported that the party is in fine
shape throughout the county and all
agreed that the indications point to a big
democratic majority in the county in
November
Two Washington Couples Welded.
Miss Grace jeanette Bryan and Charles
A. Ellis and Miss Julia A. Russell and
William Bryant, all Of Washington were
the principals in a double wedding in St
Mary's Catholic Church here yesterday
afternoon, the pastor Rev. John T. Coda
han, officiating. The young people came
out TO Rockville Monday afternoon to
have the knots tied. but had failed to
bring with them pastoral letters Of identf-
cation, and Father Coolahan informed
them that he could not marry them until
they produced such evidences of their
identity. They said they would have no
difficulty obtaining the letters and made
an engagement to have the double cere-
mony performed the following afternoon.
Rev. Samuel r. White of the Baptist
Church. OBLIGATED at the marriage here
yesterday afternoon OF Miss Nellie c.
keister and Charles William Edmonds,
both of Strasburg, Va, the home OF the
minister being the scene of the ceremony
Ernest Hoes. colored, who lives near
Germantown. was before Judge Mace in
the police court here yesterday on
charge Of assault preferred by George
the police court and furnished bail for his
appearance at the November term Of the
circuit COURT.
Gov. Goldsborough has commissioned
Edward o. Edmonston a notary public
for Rockville district, making six such
officials for the town.
SUPPORTERS of ROOSEVEIT