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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-21
SUES FOR RECOVERY.
Thomas c. Whelan Claims $657 as
Part Of Mothers Estate.

Proceedings to recover 1857 have been
instituted in the District Supreme Court
by Thomas C. Whalen against Jonathan
d. Cathell. Through Attorney George
W. Drew the plaintiff says he recently
discovered that Cathell had $500 in cash
and $500 in 4 per cent government bonds
belonging to the plaintiffs mother. Ra-
chel Whalen, at the time of her death.
in 1882. Whalen asks for the amount
with interest for thirty years less the
cost of the funeral expenses Of his moth
er. Payment has been refused, he tells
the court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-21
DOwney's Carriages for Weddinxs.
Stylish. elegant, reasonable. Stables, 1870 L
-Advt.
Host to Patriotic Society.

The Capital Society. Children OF the
American Revolution. was the guest of
Mrs. Harbaugh. Silver Spring. Nd. Sat-
urday. Midday luncheon was served
under the huge trees. About fifty MEM
bers. with parents, were present. The
final arrangements were made for the
exercises to be held at the Capitol on
Memorial day, May 80.
During the afternoon q large flag was
raised on the front lawn by the Rt. Rev.
Alfred Harding, Bishop OF Washington.
AS the colors were unfurled to the breeze
the assembled children gave the salute
and repeated the allegiance to the flag.
This inspiring scene was followed by the
singing of America" by all present
Bishop Harding, in a patriotic address,
urged the children to further patriotism
to the nag and loyalty to the republic.
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INSTALL LIGHTS JUNE 8
First of New Posts for 9TH
Street illumination Ar
rive in City.

June is the date fixed for the COM
plete installation of 7th streets new
lighting system. The first installment Of
posts arrived yesterday. and work on the
installation of the system will begin to-
day.
The lamps will be of 1OO-candlepower.
similar to those surrounding the White
House. Treasury and State, War and
Navy buildings. They will be set up on
opposite sides of the street about seventy
feet apart. Merchants OF 7th street
donated 500 toward the improvement.
According to w. c. Allen. electrical en-
gineer, the electrical department OF the
District is at work on plans for the in
stalling of new incandescent lamps on
E street, from 7th to 14th streets. and
on 18th street, from New York avenue to
Thomas Circle.
Included in the District appropriation
bill. now pending. are items for the in
stallation of the new lamps on Columbia
road, from 18th street to Connecticut ave-
nue.: Mount Pleasant street. from Column
bia road to Park road; Calvert street.
from Columbia road to the Calvert street
bridge: New Hampshire avenue, from M
street to street; Rhode Island avenue,
from Connecticut avenue to Iowa circle;
street, from 9Th street to 9th street,
and 18th street, from U street to Column
bia road.
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ALWAYS BEAR IN MIND
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner Sandy Hook, lumber from
Norfolk, at 18th street wharf for the deal
ers: schooner Sallie White, oy sters in the
shell, at 18th street wharf for the mar
ket; schooner Stephen Chase, railroad ties
from a bay point. at Alexandra to be
transferred to barge Hearne, loading for
Boston; barge Clara Brooks, at George
town with cement from New York for the
Columbia Dredging and Granite Company:
schooner Emily Langhammer. railroad
ties at Alexandria from the Great Wicom-
leo river for l.. A. Clarke & Son: barge
Venus. lumber from Virginia point, at
9th street wharf for the dealers here;
Hattie Beach, shad and herring from the
Potomac nets, at 18th street wharf for the
market; Canal Towage Company boats,
No. Ia and No. 40. light, from naval pow
der plant, Mattawoman creek, Md, to
Georgetown; tug George w. Pride, tow
ing stone-laden lighters from Occoquan
creek. Va; tug Meade, at Georgetown
with a tow of lighters; schooner ]. A.
Holland. lumber from a Potomac point, at
10th street wharf for E. NJ. Hall.
Departures.
Schooner Maggie Marshall, light, from
Alexandria for a river point to load cord
wood or lumber back to Alexandria;
schooner Janet, light, Cor Virginia point
to load; Alexandra Chemical Company
covered lighter. for Cabin branch mine
pier, Quantico, Va, to load iron pyrites
for acid-making plant at Alexandria; scow
John Fisher, light, for river point, from
Alexandra, to load back; tug D. NJ. Key
towing two lighters from Georgetown
channel to Piscataway creek; schooner S.
{. Kimball. light. for Bretons bay to
haul out for repairs; tug Miller, for Lit
tie Hunting creek with tow of lighters;
Hattie Neddie, from Alexandria with mer-
towing lighters from Alexandra for sand
digging grounds down river.
Memoranda.
Schooner Mabel and Ruth has arrived
At Newborn, y. c., from this city to loao
lumber for dealers here; barge Clara
Brooks, at Georgetown, is chartered to
load ties at Quantico for New York;
barge George W. Clinton Is chartered to
load railroad ties for down-river point
schooner Grape Shot is in Lower Macho-
doc creek overhauling and painting
schooner Elizabeth Clarke has sailed from
Somini creek for this city with lumber
for the dealers, schooner Stephen Chase,
at Alexandria, Will go to a Virginia
point TO load lumber; schooner Kathleen
10 in Mattox creek loading lumber for the
market here: schooner Rosa Pearl is at a
lower river point TO load cord wood back
TO this city: L. S. Army engineers tug
Castle, towing snag pLiler. arrived at
West Point from this city the 18th in
slant: schooner Cherllbim has sailed from
the York river with lumber for Baltimore;
schooner Edwin and Maude Is at Beau
fort, y. c., from this city, via Norfolk.
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SHAD AND HERRING MARKET.
Cargo Reached the Wharf From the
River Gill Nets.

The gill net fishermen operating in the
river below Alexandria are still catching
shad and herring in fairly good numbers
for the kind Of nets, and are sending the
catch to the market here. Yesterday
morning the launch Beach was in port
with about 1900 herring and over hun
dred shad aboard. and each day the boats
bring fish to the market here, but the
receipts yesterday were heavier than they
have been for several days. Shad are
selling at $50 hundred for roes and SIS
for bucks. Herring are bringing 81 hum
dred. Shad and herring will continue to
be sold in the local markets until June
10. when the closed season for them be-
gins Salt water fish are being received
at the wharf market in quantities suffi-
cient to meet the demand.
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LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-The Aborn Opera Company
IN .'Mignon," S:15 pm.
Belasco-The Butterfield Players In
1.-The County Chairman, SIS pm.
Columbia-The Columbia Players in
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, 1 pm. to IL pm.
Casino-vaudeville and motion pictures,
3 TO 1890 pm.
NATURALIZATION pictures and illustrat-
ed songs.
MISUNDERSTANDING and motion pic
lures, IL a m. to IL pm.
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.
Cars for Great Falls leave 36th and NJ
streets every few minutes.
Cars from 18th street and New York
avenue TO Zoo Park and Chevy Chase
every fifteen minutes. connecting with
kensington line.
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JEWISH FEAST OF WEEKS.
Ceremonies of Observance to Begin
at Shutdown Today.

Shabuoth. or the Jewish feast Of weeks.
Is to be ushered in at shutdown this even
ing with special services in all the syna-
gogues Of the city. The Orthodox church
will continue to observe the feast for two
days, while the reformed Hebrews will
hold their services for a period covering
only half that time
The services In the Eighth Street Tenn
pie will begin at 7:45 o'clock this even
Ing and will include a special musical
program. Another service will be held
tomorrow morning at $50 o'clock. when a
large class of children will be confirmed
By Rabois Stern and Simon.
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Miss Bayne Returns Home.

Miss Mamie M. Bayne. who disappeared
from Washington Sanitarium at Takoma
Park Saturday afternoon, returned to the
home Of her brother, Thomas Bayne.
Broad Branch road, yesterday. The
young woman explained that she went
from the sanitarum to the home of
friends and remained until yesterday
afternoon. She remained at her brothers
home.
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Minor Automobile Accidents.

Automobiles belonging to DR.. A. D.
Butz. 7th and East Capitol streets, and
John Brayshaw, 9th and A streets north
east. collided yesterday afternoon at 7th
and A streets northeast. Brayshaw's
machine was slightly damaged. Nobody
was injured.
Clarence De knights automobile was
backed against George Potter's bicycle
In front of the Hibbs building on 18th
street yesterday. Potter was knocked off
the wheel, but was not injured. His BIZ
cycle was slightly damaged.
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w. G. Plat, for fourteen years a men,
Der OF the town council of Takoma Park.
Md. and for the past six years mayor,
retired last night, and will leave Satur-
day next for Los Angeles, Cal. His term
of office does not expire until June 3. but
s. w. Williams. mayor-elect. was elected
mayor pro tenn. until he is officially in
stalled in Office on that date.
Mayor Platt's last official act was to
sign an ordinance reducing the taxation
of the town from s1.4O per 500 to $3.50.
which is the first reduction from this
standpoint since the town was incor-
porated.
The council sat as a board of review
prior to the opening of the meeting. rem
dering its decision in the Holt tract case,
in which objection was recently made by
the new owners to the decided increase in
the assessment for the new year. The
board decided last night that the assess
ment on all OF the lots facing on Carroll
avenue and lots and in block should
remain unchanged, and that a uniform
reduction of 20 per cent be made on the
remainder of the lots in the tract in that
subdivision.
At the conclusion of the meeting of the
council Mayor-elect Williams made
brief address. expressing to the retiring
mayor the councils appreciation for his uni
form courtesy and unfailng kindness dur
ing the six years he served as mayor. He
concluded by saying that in presenting to
him gold watch fob 1t was not nee
eSsary to present it to him to make be-
lieve that he had the confidence of the
council, but that he might accept 1t as a
remembrance of the true fellowship which
existed and the admiration which the
members have for him.
Mayor Greatly Surprised.
Mayor Platt, who had been taken by
surprise. responded and thanked those
who had contributed to the gift, and told
how hard it was for him to leave his
friends after so many pleasant years of
association. He concluded by compli-
menting and thanking Town Clerk Ben
G. Davis for the valuable services which
he has rendered during his years as a
member of the council and as mayor.
Town Clerk Davis responded, speaking
Of Mayor PlattS personal devotion to
the work which had been imposed upon
him by the citizens of the town.
Others present at the presentation were
E. E Blodgett. r. d. Rush. H. F. Taff.
III. E. Rogers. l.. r. Grabill, Howard 8.
Fisk. j. II. Van Houten, a former coun-
Gilman. and George Day.
Mayor Platt was one OF the pioneer
residents of Takoma Park, having de-
voted nearly twenty-five years to the
interest of the town. He was one of the
organizers and for several years presi-
dent OF the Takoma Park Citizens Asso-
citation. He also organized Takoma
Lodge, No. 25, F. A. A. M, in May 1895,
and was its first master. At the present
time he Is the treasurer of the lodge He
just recently completed one of the hand
soonest homes in Takoma Park, Md, but
which he sold last week by reason OF his
removal from the town. He expects to
join Mrs. Plat. who has been spending
the winter at Los Angeles. and where he
will make his future home. Mayor Plat
has host of friends. many of whom
have expressed their regrets at his de-
parture from Takoma Park.
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Host to Mrs. J. K. Eager.

Mrs. Jesse K. Eager of Canton, Ohio,
deputy supreme commander, from the
head Office of the Ladies Of the Macca-
bees Of the World, at Port Huron, Mich,
who is in this city on visit, will be
entertained by Victory Hive, No. II. to-
night. Last evening she was entertained
by the eleven hives of the District at
Pythian Temple. She made an address
in which she spoke highly of the interest
displayed by the members Of the order of
this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-21
FIRE AT NAVY YARD.
Blaze Beneath Roof of Construction
and Repair Building.

Fire was discovered last night among
wooden racks beneath the roof OF the
construction and repair building at the
navy yard, and the blaze gained consid-
cradle Roadway before the fire depart
ment reached the scene. The building
is OF fireproof construction. however and
the firemen soon extinguished the flames.
The damage amounted to less than 500.
1t is thought the fire was caused by
spontaneous combustion.
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PRAISES TITANIC HERO
Miss Blackwell Contributes to
Memorial Fund, Lauding
Washington RoebIing u.

Miss Clara NJ. Blackwell Of Trenton, N.
j.. daughter Of former State Senator
Jonathan II. Blackwell, whose invalid
brother. Stephen Weart Blackwell. to-
gether with his travelling companion.
Washington Roebling. I'd. was drowned in
the Titanic disaster. has sent a contri-
button Of s. to the woman's Titanic me-
mortal. with headquarters in this city.
In her letter to Mrs John Hays Ham,
mand, secretary OF the memorial fund,
Miss Blackwell praises in the highest
terms the heroism Of Mr.. Roebling. who,
1t Is said, stood by his friend all during
the excitement.
I'm my mind" she says, young Mr..
Roebling will forever dwell a heroic fig
ure. true to friendship in the highest
sense. He was of such superb physique
and in such early manhood that only
absolute loyalty to the half invalid friend,
who at the last moment before sailing
decided to accompany him, can account
for not even the slightest sign of identity
coming to his relatives waiting so
anxfously in Halifax for days"
Refused Place in Mfeboat.
Although he was in a weakened condi-
ton, a woman survivor says that Mr..
Blackwell was cool after the accident and
calmly assisted women into the lifeboats.
Being an invalid he was entitled to a
seat in the lifeboat. according to the rule
of the sea, but refused that woman
might be saved.
For sentimental reasons. Miss Blackwell
says. she limited her contribution to IS.
She. with three members of the family.
gave 81 in memory Of her brother and a
like amount for Mr.. Roebling. Miss Ellen
]. Pendleton. president of Wellesley Col
lege, has become member Of the COM
mittee of one hundred.
Porto Rico was represented among the
contributions by Mrs. j. H. MacLeary of
San Juan.
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Luncheon for Church Building Fund.

For the benefit Of the building fund of
the Whitney Avenue Christian Church,
members Of the Ladies' Aid Society of
the church gave a luncheon from IL 30
to 2 o'clock today In the old Masonic
Temple. The spring luncheons of the So
ciety have become annual events, but to-
days was the first to be given in the
business section Of the city. The building
fund being raised will be used in con-
structing an addition to the Whitney
Avenue Christian Church.
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ROCKVILLE AND COUNTY
NEWS ITEMS AND NOTES
Death of Mrs. Geneva Rick
etts-vaIuabIe Horses
Stolen.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

ROCKVILLE. Md, May 81. 1912.
Mrs. Genevra Ricketts,, wife of Leoni-
das Ricketts, OF this place. died yesterday
in Washington hospital, where she had
been under treatment about a week. She
and few days ago underwent an opera
ton, which, however, afforded no relief
She was sixty-three years DID, Surviving
her are her husband and three sons
Raymond, Emory and Albert Ricketts,. all
Mrs. Ward Of Gaithersburg
A valuable horse belonging to John
Magaha who lives near Potomac. this
county, was stolen Sunday night from a
field on the Magaha farm. and the same
night DR.. Barrett Wilson OF this place
had fine horse taken from a stable on
his farm near Rockville. DR.. Wilson also
lost q saddle and bride. The same night
stable on the farm OF NJ. Donaldson
Knight, adjoining the Wilson place. but
the would-be robber was frightened on.
Sheriff Howard is making an investiga-
ton. but has discovered no trace OF the
rObber or horses.
Edgar Padgett Seriously Injured.
Dickerson, this county. Saturday after
noon. Edgar Padgett aged twenty-five
years son Of Alonzo Padgett Of the upper
section of the county. was seriously II
not fatally injured in a peculiar manner.
Leading from the Metropolitan branch
OF the Baltimore and Ohio railroad into
the quarry is a railroad track which in
clines sharply toward the quarry. Sew
eral freight cars which had been left
standing on this track suddenly started
down this incline toward the quarry,
nearly mile away. Before young Pad
gett, who was at work loading stone on
runaway cars plunged with terrific force
ing.
Conveyed to Hospital.
Padgett was at once removed to a hos
pital. where one arm was found to be so
badly crushed that it had to be ampu-
tated. He also sustained serious injuries
of the head and face. one eye being torn
almost out. He had numerous bruises
and decorations about other parts of the
body. 1t is believed, however, that he
has a chance to live. The cars were bad
at work in the quarry at the time, but
escaped injury.
A license to marry has been issued by
the clerk Of the circuit court here to Miss
Rose Eleanor Pyles, aged eighteen, and
Mr.. Earle Edward Daughton, aged TWEEN
ty-two, both of Washington.
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To Address r. r. Y. M, C., A.

Senator Wesley l. Jones of Washington,
Representative NJ. Wedemeyer of Mich
igan and H. o. Williams, railway secre-
tary OF the International commission, are
10 be speakers at the fourth annual re-
ception and anniversary supper of the
Terminal Railway Department Y NJ. c.
A.. to De held tomorrow evening at Z
o'clock at the associations Headquarters.
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His Name Was Lauder.

The laugh grew louder-the applause
was still louder. And, on the quiet, he
is a scream. That man talked all over
the stage without moving. After his act
the audience talked all over the house;
and they did not move either until they
had seen all the good things the COSMOS
offers this week. It's some bill, believe
me, George!
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CITY ITEMS.
y~. w. Clean All Fresh Fish.

Butterfish. 10c h.; Rockfish, 12lec and
1sc h.: Roast Beef, l2lac and 15c h.:
Hamburg Steak. 12c H.: Orange" brand
Ham. lie h.: Shoulders. 1lizc h.; Pure
Lard, 12c h.; Compound, 9iac h.:
Creamy Cheese. pc h.; Potatoes. $50
PIX; Eggs. 2lc doz: Sugar. 51zc h.; Spin
ach. pc peck: Lettuce. for &c. Excel-
sior Market, 2002-04 7th ST. NV.
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Hamilton Students in French Play.

The annual French play of the Hamil-
ton School. Lafayette square. will be
given tonight. Tomorrow evening the
senior class will be graduated The an
nual elocution and physical culture ex-
hibit of the school was given last night
on stage erected in the garden in the
rear of the school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-21

A meeting Of residents of Takoma
Park will be held tomorrow evening at
s o'clock at the residence of Charles
M. Heaton, corner of Oak avenue and
Eastern avenue, Takoma Park, d. c.,
for the purpose Of organizing a histori-
cal society in the interest Of the suburb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-21

Grand Decoration Day Excursion to
Gettysburg, Antietam and Pen Mar, and
return. Baltimore and Ohio from Union
station at 1880 a. m, May 30. $50 to An
tietam. SEQ to Pen Mar and Gettysburg
and return. Ex-President Roosevelt will
deliver an Grafton at 2:30 pm on the
Gettysburg battlefield.-Advt.
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he can push stopper down IN a bottle neck.
I've bought about dozen at Jimpson's notion
store, and uncle, aunt and cousin gave me as
many more; and if do not lose them. they are
a boom you'd think; but when I want to use
chem they're always out of ink. And if some ink
sill fingers inside the blamed machine. it gets
upon my fingers and stains me red or green IF
am in a hurry, it rends my bosom then; there's
nothing else can worry man like a fountain pen!
I twist it and I shake it. and turn the thing
around, and then get mad and break it and stamp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-21

Imported Ginger Ale, 91.50 Dozen.
Claret. special. soc half-gal. bottle. All bot.
cries made until 1870 pm. Call. write or
tel. NJ. 3644. John T. Crowley. S31 14th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-21

You'll Like Our Prices ON Plumbing.
Eberlys Stove store, us eth st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-21

Flowers and Floral Decorations
for weddings and commandments. EST
mates and suggestions given. GUIDE. 1914 f
-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-21

Thorough Cleaning of Your Carpets
and Rugs is assured when HINkEI4, ass
Me. ave, takes them. Best equipped plant
in town. Fireproof storage. Phone NJ 202o.