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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16
CASHED STRANGERS CHECK.
Woman Who Had Room for Rent Is
SO Poorer.

Mrs. Emma Christie Of 10 c street
southeast was visited yesterday after
noon by a young man who said he want
ed to rent a room. A room Mrs. Christie
showed him. he declared. was just what
he wanted.
1T came away without any money In
my pocket" he explained, but II you
will cash this small check for me III
pay you in advance"
Not suspecting her prospective roomeI
was on impostor. Mrs. Christie casheo
a check for SIS for him, giving him SIC
change. Last night thu roomer failed
to materialize Mrs. Christie told the
police of the incident and was surprised
to learn that a man answering hi
description was wanted to answer sew
eral similar charges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16
ACTION AROUSES SUSPICION.
Minister'S Caller, Posing as Released
Convict. Asks for Money.

Rev James s. Taylor, 81 s street north.
west, reported to the police Of the eighth
precinct last night that a young man
wearing a gray suit and overcoat and
showing evidences Of prosperity, called at
hts house and made a request for money.
The caller, he said. volunteered that he
had recently been released from a peni-
Tertiary. and wanted to reach his home in
Atlanta.
The minister said the caller asked him
for $40 or a railroad ticket that would
take him home. Thinking the man was q
fraud the minister reported the incident.
It is said that a man answering the de-
script on of the supposed npostor has
been operating in different sections Of the
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16
DAUGHTERS Of REBEKAH
PAY TRIBUTE TO BL0UT
His Seventy-Fifth Birthday
Anniversary Celebrated at
the Hebrew Temple.

The seventy-fifth birthday anniversary
Of /. L. Blout, president of the Washing
ton Hebrew Congregation. which was
celebrated Sunday evening. when q num-
Der Of his friends gave a banquet In his
honor at Rauscher's, was again observed
last evening at the Eighth Street Temple
The Daughters Of Rebekah gave q recep-
ton and banquet in his honor.
The tribute proved distinct surprise
to Mr.. Blout, who accompanied his wife
to the temple under the impression that
they were to attend a special meeting
Tribute to Long Service.
In . short address Mrs. Fannie Schoen-
thai, president Of the daughters. present
ed Mr. Blout with silk smoking jacket
and took occasion to pay tribute to his
work as secretary OF the lodge for the
past forty-nine years, and as president
of the Washington Hebrew Congregation
for the past twenty years.
Mrs. c. Cohen, vice president OF the
lodge; Mrs. Strausberger. treasurer; Mrs
Louis Stern. Mrs. Abram Simon, Mrs. ID
J. Kaufman and Drs Stern and Simon
also made brief addresses.
Assisting in receiving the guests were
Miss Wolf, Miss Kline. Miss Adler. the
Levy and Miss Wright.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16
STRANGE POISON CASES
PUZZLE PHYSICIANS
Two Men III From Using Dis
infectants on Clothing
at Mission.

Two unusual poisoning cases We're
treated at the Emergency Hospital yes
terday and last night. The patients were
Hubert Armstrong. who said he was
from Matthews. Ala, and Oliver Heck.
q salesman. Of the Central Union Mis-
sion. They were suffering from blood
poisoning contracted from disinfec-
tant which they had placed on their
clothing.
Armstrong and Heck explained that
they arrived at the Central Union Mis-
SION day or two ago. Armstrong told
physicians at the hospital that as a pre-
ventive from infection he secured some
disinfectant which he placed on his
clothing. Yesterday afternoon while he
was in the mission his face turned a
dark blue. Others I'm the mission thought
he was choking. When they failed to
revive him they sent for the ambulance
OF Emergency Hospital. At the hospital
the physicians were at first unable to
determine what had poisoned the patient.
Is Out Of Danger.
Armstrong told Of the disinfectant he
had used. His condition was becoming Sc
rious. He was given treatment. and it
was stated today he is out of danger.
Shortly before 10 o'clock last night the
ambulance was again called to the mis-
sion. This time Heck was taken to the
hospital. He also had been in the mis-
sion when his face suddenly became blue.
Alarmed at his condition. friends sum-
money the ambulance.
His condition today Is also reported to
be improved. 1t was stated at the hos
AhanYho6
poison through the pores OF their skin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16

On. william NJ. Davidson. superintend-
emit of public schools: Mrs. Ellen Spencer
Mussey, vice president OF the board OF
education. and A. T. Stuart. director of
intermediate instruction. will speak to-
night at q joint meeting Of home and
school associations representing nearly
every school in the fourth division. The
meeting will be held at the Thomson
School, 18th and L streets northwest, at
O'Clock. Capt. James F. Oyster, presi-
dent of the board OF education. will pre-
side.
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Death of Convent Teacher.

Sister Margaret Mary. for many years
a class teacher at the Visitation Con-
vent. in Georgetown, died yesterday. her
death following an illness Of several
weeks. The funeral was he'd today. when
requiem mass for the repose of her
soul was celebrated at 10 o'clock
The mother superior of the convent
granted permission for all of the
pupils of the convent school to attend
the mass and funeral Sister Mar
saret Mary entered the Convent OF the
Visitation July 2. 1858. Her name "in
the world" was Mary Furlong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16
KNIGHTS OBSERVE NATAL DAY
Commandery No. l Celebrates
Eighty-Seventh Anniversary.

In commemoration of its eighty-seventh
birthday anniversary. Washington Com
mandery. No I. the oldest organization
of knights Templar in the District Of Co
lumbia, assembled at the banquet board
in Freunds last night.
The POSTMASTER was Eminent Sir A. r.
Server. commander. who made brief ad-
dress of greeting. The invocation was
said by Rev. T. Russell Verbrycke, prel-
ate. Edwin Callow spoke and Master
Eugene Amiss. soprano boy soloist: Dr..
Harry G. White and Warren w. Grimes
sang Eminent Sir j. Claude KEEPER.
Roe Fulkerson and other members made
speeches.
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Bakers Elect Officers.

Journeymen Bakers Beneficial Union
elected the following officers: William B.
Chrisman. president: William Roessler.
vice president; John FRANKIE. recording
secretary: John Grossart, financial secre-
tary: Fred III. Schulze. treasurer. and
trustees. August Link George Fink, Carl
Heinzman. ST.. Philip Melcher and Albert
Miller: sick committee. David Moeller,
chairman; Frank J.. Mundie and c. D.
Morello.
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New Source Of Supply.

In that report it is stated also that field
work is under way to establish a line for
the proposed conduit from the Patuxent
river in Maryland to the city OF Wash
ington, and that a survey is being made
for the proposed reservoir in connection
Herewith. That action. Col. Langfitt
says, is taken in accordance with the d.
rection Of Congress to ascertain the suita-
bility and adaptability of the Patuxent
river as a source Of water supply for the
District Of Columbia.
Concrete monuments are being set to
mark the boundary lines Of United States
property near Great Falls. and concrete
mile posts are being set on the Conduit
road from the Dalecariia reservoir at the
District line to Great Falls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16
Commissioners Accept Offer of Prizes

The Commissioners have formally ac-
cepted the offer of Samuel H. Wander
Srift to award three prizes for horseman-
ship annually to member of the mounted
police force of Washington. The prizes
will be $25, $15 and $40, respectively, and
will be awarded for the best presentation
of horse and rider and equipment and
adaptability for service. board Of
three judges will be selected annually by
the Comm issioners for the purpose Of
making the awards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16
WHY AMERICA LEADS NATIONS
Alonzo 7, Jones Gives Reasons in
Lecture.

America is leading the world and has
been since 1776 asserted Alonzo T. Pones
lecturing on the subject America Lead
ing the World and Why last night al
Flynn Hall, 9th and X streets. The
Declaration of independence and the ma
tional Constitution. civil and religious
liberty. government Of the people and
the complete separation of religion and
state. have provided the mighty impetus
of this leadership. he said.
"A republic" said the speaker, rs q
government of the people by their &C
credited representatives. But 1t is said
that here the representatives, do not now
really represent, that they cannot be
trusted. Yet all these representatives
are chosen from among the people them
selves. Then 1t follows that the primary
weakness is not in the representatives
but In the people. And the true remedy
is not the remova, Of the representatives
nor the remodeling of the representa-
tives, but the Improvement of the people;
not the change of the representatives,
but the change Of the people"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

NationaEElsie Janis in THE Slim
Princess" SIS pm.
Belasco-"The Gamblers" $40 pm.
Cclumbia-Chauncey oicott in "MA-
cushla," s:15 pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. S:15 pm.
New Academy-'The Goose Girl" s:1o
pm.
Gayety-The Golden Crook Extrava-
ganza Company, SID pm.
New Iyceum-Billy Watson and Com
pany, Sis pm.
Casino-vaudeville and motion pictures,
.:15. 3:45. 7:15 and pm.
Cosmos-vaudeville and motion pic
lures / pm. to IL pm.
Decentralization pictures and illustrated
songs.
The Arcade, 14th street and Park road
Dancing, skating and other amuse-
ments.
Convention Hall-Roller skating, to
4:3O'and 7:45 to 1O:45 pm.
Furnaces, Ranges, Latrobes Repaired.
cleaned. s. S. Shedd & Bro. Co, 49, 9th.
Gas and Electric POrtables. DOmes,
Showers. s. s. Shedd & Bro. Co, 49, 9th.
Phone Your Want Al to The Star.
Main 2440.
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RESULT OF COLLISION.
Capt. Willard Hurt When Schooner
and Steamer Come Together.

Capt. c. w. Willard. master OF the
schooner William H. Clifford. was seri-
ously injured in the collision between
that vessel and the Norwegian steamship
Ocean in Hampton roads in the later
part Of last week. When the vessels
came together Capt. Willard was knocked
down. and when found was lying I'M
conscious on the deck. A physician was
secured from the hospital ship. lying in
Hampton roads. to attend Capt. Willard.
but later it was found necessary to re-
move him to hospital at Norfolk. where
he now 10.
The schooner. which was cut to the
waters edge by the Prov of the steam
ship. was taken to Newport News to be
locked for repairs The Clifford was
bound from Baltimore for Mayport, Fla,
with coal, and was lying In the roads
awaiting favorable weather when the
collision occurred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16

front seats of the theater, listened in
tently. because they look up to Noodles
as the biggest newsboy in the world.
Another thing notice, said Noodles,
sis that the small newsboy is much more
in evidence than he used to be- You
will find out that most of these small
boys are earning half a dollar every day
after school. That is a big sum in year,
and IL saved, will be enough in time for
a college education. Figure it out for
YOURSELF"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16
Funeral Of Claudius B. Jewell.

The body OF Claudius B. Jewell an elder
and trustee Of the Church of the Covenant
from it's formation until his death. was
buried today In Oak Hill cemetery. The
burial was private. but funeral services
were held at IL o'clock this morning at
the Church Of the Covenant, Rev. DR..
Charles Wood officiating.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16
Debate on Trial by Jury.

An open debate on the proposition that
trial by jury should be abolished, will be
held by the Washington College Of Law
freshman class at the college. 1917 New
York avenue, tomorrow evening Miss
DOGGY and Mr.. Chapman will speak on
the affirmative while the negative side will
be supported by Miss McGarrstity and
Mr. Gionolli
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16
Letter Carriers Plan Smoker.

Many post Office officials have accepted
an invitation to be present at smoker
and entertainment to be given by Capital
Branch, No. 142. National Association of
letter Carriers. to be held at Its hall.
9Th and e streets northwest, January -
at 8 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16
Advice to Newsboys.

On the stage last night Noodles" talked
to his 200 friends:
'The newspaper Of today" said he, ''is
much easier to sell than the newspaper
Of fifteen years ago. because it contains
a larger amount Of news, a large amount
Of instruction for the home life. moral
lessons, features of various kinds. pages
arranged especially for the children, and
has better illustrations than ever before.
So you see the newsboys. as they sell
their papers, reap the benefit Of the great
improvements in the modern newspaper"
The boys, who were gathered in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16
Change il Time Of Recitals.

Change in the hour for music recitals
for the blind to 8 o'clock every Friday
evening. in the reading room for the blind
in the Library Of Congress. is announced
by Miss Eta Josselyn Gifhn. In charge.
Readings and lectures will be given In
the same room at o'clock Wednesdays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16

Arnola's 0gdensbuxg Ale Infuses
you with fresh v;sor and strength. Quite
the best OF cold weather beverages. snap
DIV, wholesome, satisfying. Order OF gro
GERS or tel. Arlington Bottling Co., w. 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16

Send Your Fine Linens and Lingerie
to CONGER'S LAUNDRY, 23d and n. Y.
ave-, and they will be returned to you i'm
naculate and In perfect condition. Ladies'
handwork a speciality. Tel. w. 427.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16

An invitation has been extended to
ladies to attend the lecture to be given
by F.. H. Poston at the Terminal r. X.
Y. NJ. C. A., Union station, this evening,
on ."The Land of a Thousand Wonders"
The lecture will be illustrated by 200 col
ored slides.
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n. M, VINO I. Indifferent

about his beer discounts his chances of
health and long life. hEURICH'S BEERS
are the choice of those who demand purity
and quality. 2 doz. Maerzen or Senate.
81. Is. Bottle rebate. soc. Phone W. 1910.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16

Money Deposited In the Savings
bank department of Union Trust CO.. 18th
and H sts., is protected by a capital and
surplus Of $23Ov.O0O per cent COM
pound interest paid on savings deposits.
-Advt.
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so New Cabinet Sewing Machines,
$1975. Sewing machines repaired for 81.
Machines rented by the week or month.
Oppenheimer's, corner 9Th and SITS. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16

When You Entertain
t-be sure and have GUIDE provide the
flowers and floral decorations. 1914 F.
Advt.
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Best Service to California,
Standard or tourist. Latter personally
conducted five times weekly without
change. Berth. 50. Washington-Sunset
Route, A. ]. Poston. 9O5 st.. 705 18th st.
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16

Charming Floral Effects for All
social occasions. Shaffer, 14th and Eye
-Advt.
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In the Homes "Old Criterion" Rye
lis valued as a medicinal agent as we'll
as for social uses. Only 81 full qt.. but
way above others at the price. Tel. NJ
3644. John T. Crowley, S31 IAN NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16

when You Give q Gard Party
-be sure to include Imperial Export
among tho refreshments. The beer that
everybody likes. At your dealers. "A
bottles, $1.26, or call L. 254, Washington
Brewery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16

Builders Know They Can Depend
on Eisinger Bros, 21o9 7tl,. to turn out
special Millwork promptly. Own machines
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16
Tribute to Long Service.

Money to loan at and GU on real estate
Frank 7. Rawling Co.. 1425 N. 7. ava
Advt.
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Sea Foods, Steaks, Chops, Salads, Etc.
Phila. Oyster & Chop House, 613 11th NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16

Phone YsuF Want Al 60 The STIR,
Main 244O.
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Secrets Of Success.

Noodles went on to tell the boys some
Of the secrets of success:
II wouldn't like to see you abuse the
public because you have such good
chances to make money. That means. In
the first place, that you must not be
slangy and profane, for no one likes to
buy Of such boys, nor of boy with fin
gers stained with nicotine.
1.-THE boy who keeps himself in trim.
with clothes neatly brushed. face. teeth
and hands clean, is advertising and Will
have no trouble In getting customers:
Always be on your route on time.
That's the main thing.
Don't rush the other kid. By that
mean don't try to cheat another kid out
of a sale. II you pu paper In man
face when he is buying of another boy
you will disgust him and he may not buy
Of either of you.
"A boy who loves his mother would
never smoke cigarette. She may not
tell you she despises it. but while you are
smoking it she is thinking of the years of
toll and care she devoted to bring you up
to be a success and knows tina every
draw of cigarette smoke is a setback in
your career. So ] say again to the boys
of this country, as I've said before, don t
smoke, don't chew. don't drink. have
clean characters be an honor to your
parents and you will find success will
walk to you
Noodles" does not smoke cigarettes
and always begs his newsboy friends to
keep away from the habit.
Not Made of Cigarettes.
"The rungs of the ladder to success
are not made OF cigarettes he said. Il
hate to see the cigarette manufacturers
putting pictures Of base ball players and
athletes in their packs of cigarettes, to
entice the boys to buy the weed. These
famous ball players never got famous on
cigarettes, believe me. I hate to see a
boy with nicotine on his hands, and SO
does every one else
A newsboys' carnival will be held at
the Cosmos Theater Friday night Sat
urday morning at 10 o'clock the children
Of the city. with their parents, will be
the guests of The Star at the Cosmos
Theater, where Noodles will de liver
his famous talk. Around the World, "
and illustrate 1t with moving pictures and
slides. The Star will give away 10000
tickets through the newsboys for this at
fair. Some of the scenes Noodles
shows are pictures Of the slum districts
In New York. and others show scenes
from the various countries of Europe. A
musical program will be feature of the
free entertainment also.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16
influence OF WEATHER
ON WATER CONSUMPTION
Figures Showing Average
Waste, by Comparison.
Survey of Patuxent River.

The average consumption and waste OF
drinking water in the District of Column
bia during December was but So, 500. 600
gallons day. being 100000 gallons less
than the daily average during the pre-
vious month and 9.1SO,O0O gallons less
than the daily average during December.
1910. This is attributed in part to the
cold weather of December, 1910 The Sig
nif1cance OF these figures lies in the fact
that the unusually large consumption in
| the winter of 1910 was used by the engi-
neers Of the government and Of the Dis
trict as the main basis Of an argument
for the general installation of water me-
tiers. as against the alternative proposition
for building another conduit from Great
Falls or elsewhere.
influence of Cold Weather.
1t is intimated by the authorities that
the cold spell that has prevailed so far
during the present month may cause the
| consumption for January to equal the
high record Of the cold month Of the win
ter of 1910 The increased consumption
during exceedingly cold weather is at
tributed by the authorities to the prac-
tice OF some householders of allowing a
constant flow OF water in their pipes, day
and night, to prevent stoppage by freez-
ing.
The per capita consumption Of water
during December. 1911, was Isl gallons
The turbidity and bacterial contents of
the river water during that month was
generally low except during the last few
days. The figures given are taken from
a special report to the War Department
by Col Langfitt, the engineer officer IN
charge of the District water supply
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16

See Queen Mary crowned. Virginia. S.F.G
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lsso-Established q Yeau-ls12.
TINE advantage of
employing an
experienced ad
writer must be apparent i
to any merchant who |
seriously desires the
best results from
his advertising !,
expenditure. /
We aUrite the Il
right ads to
make advertising
good advertising.
Star AID Writing Bureau.
Robert w. Cox, Rooms
F. 7. Hurley, Star suiiSias.
c, c. Archibald. &. 20: ssso.
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Delhi durbar, Virginia. 8. F. G, today.
-Advt.
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Durbar cost 100000. At Virginia now.
-Advt.
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See King George crowned. Virginia, 9.F.G
-Adyt.
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Furnaces, Ranges, Latrobes Repaired.
cleaned s. s. Shedd & Bro. Co, 49, 9th.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-26
REAL ESTATE AND BUILDING NEWS.

e1-2-s. W. .. Russell. bet. Rowena and
Eliot: owner. same, $4,000.
Geo. A. lawson. lS6 Melbourne. g
story brick yen dwsiilns; Is, 10
.. Calvert bet Second and Third; own
cI v. ~ Booth, 1904 Union Trust.
y a.s.er Morrison,A SIS Mcclellan, l.
b. class 5, single roof. lot 48,-n.-s.
Weyher, bet Pennsylvania and McClel-
Ian; owner. same. $1,000,
@. A. Ford. l2e Pallister, l-story
frame garage, 1sxlSx1O, type 8, class
s. shingle roof. i2s Pailister; owner.
Frank stieber. ass Palmer, STORY
frame and Iron shed. 1Ox7Oxl0. type g.
class comp. roof. ss6 Palmer: owner.
M B. Everham. TOT Chamber OF
Commerce. 1-story brick garage, 1874 x
12hx10. type 8. class 3. single roof.
Chandler. $725
Rufus s. Allen. history frame garage.
20x24x10, type 5, class 5. single roof.
800 Putnam. bet Brooklyn and Green
wood, owner, Louise s. Wiley, $500.
e. w. Gregory. Smith and Woodward.
1-story brick ven. dwelling, 22x2Sx12.
type 5, class g., single roof. lot 40, q. o.
King. bet. John. r.. and Woodward:
owner, Harry M. Snyder. $500.
ADDITIONS.
Frenck & Hobbs. add. to ATS Riyard,
s' joe squellacs. add. to ssi nnno2s.
1900.
M Kosnowski add. to sp Farms
worth, 5000
Albert Zieke, add. to ii+e Helen.
$500
C. ]. Todd. add to $50 Morrell 5000.
Elmer Smith. add. to Lafayette. near
Lawndale 5000.
Bruder Bros. add. to 5o7 st. Joseph.
$500.
Fritz Runke. add. to los e. Columbia.
5000.
Arthur McLouth. add. TO 1ss Four
teenth, $500.
Louis r. Schmidt. add. to Bellows,
bet Kercheval and st. Paul. $1,000.
Frank Hadden, add. to 126 Josephine.
$3.50
II. Giidden. add. to ss2 Beniteau.
$3.50.