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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-09-26

The Journal is how prepared to
do any kind OF work that can be
done in printing office. We have
skilled workmen OF many YEARS. ex-
perience and some of the best of
machinery. Bring i'm your jobwork,
friends.
Mission Services are being held
at the Catholic Church this week
by Father Mcdonald, assisted by
other Catholic cI.rgymen.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
HOME MISSION WEEK ENDS.
Meeting Held at the First Congrega
ti0nal Church.

Home mission week came to close at
the First Congregational Church last
evening. A children's meeting will be
held at tAe New York Avenue Church
this afternoon Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe
and Mrs. Florence Stephenson of Ashe-
vile, n. c., will be the speakers. and
Mrs. II. s. Pinkham will preside.
Rev. Samuel H. Woodrow. president of
the National Congregational Home Mis-
sionary Society, spoke at last night $
meeting on Saving the Homeland" Mrs.
Fred Bennett Of Boston, president of the
Womans Board of Home Missions. de-
livered an address on Our Country
Gods Country" Rev. Earle Wiley OF
Vermont Avenue Christian Church gave
the Scripture reading
The opening prayer was said by Rev.
Henry Anstadt, While the benediction
was pronounced by the Rev. Donald c.
Macleod. Rev. DR.. Wallace Radcliffe pre-
sided and Percy S. Foster had charge OF
the musical program. Mrs. George c.
Coleman of Boston and Mrs. NJ. V. r. CHI
ards had charge of the arrangements fol
the meeting.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
LECTURE AND BILLIARDS.
Entertainment Enjoyed by Members
of the Commercial Club.

Members of the Commercial Club
watched a match game Of pocket bill
liards and listened to lecture on the
Great American Deserts" last night. The
entertainment was arranged by q COM
mittee, of which Fred s. Lincoln is chair
man.
The billiard game was between Frank
Sherman, former pool champion of Amer
lea, and one of the club members. The
match was for 125 points. and Mr.. Sher-
mans competitor scored 81 points. After
the game Mr. Sherman entertained the
crowd with some exhibition shots.
C. ]. Blanchard of the United States
reclamation service lectured on American
deserts and showed a number of inter-
est,ng pictures. He said that one of the
objects Of his lecture was to show the
people of the east the beauties of their
own country, so that the tide of travel
would be turned to the west instead OF
to Europe.
A buffet supper was served
Evening star., 1912-11-23
SUNSHINE SOCIETY MEETS.
Plans Made for Aiding the Poor Dur
ing HOLIDAYS,

The District branch of the Sunshine So
ciety met yesterday afternoon at the New
Willard Hotel and made plans for cheer
Ing and aiding the poor and sick during
the holidays The distribution of food.
flowers. small presents and kind words
will be the principal work of the society.
Mrs. Ella s. Knight, president of the To-
cal branch. presided. and announced the
plans She said the society has decided
to send a four-year- old blind child to an
institution in New Jersey.
CEairmen of the various branches We're
appointed as follows: Mrs. Antoinette
Cattna houses for the aged; Mrs. ". J.
Ethell friendly visitors; Mrs. Sanford
Taylor. hospital: Mrs. Leonora Hi. read
Ing: Mrs. Ro1ana Willard, literary; Mrs.
o. r. Evans, music: Miss Eva Jackson,
books, and Mrs. r. r. kahan. orphans.
Weekly meetings of the branches will be
hello and there Will be a general meet
ing of the entire society once month.
Mrs. Charles Grandfield is treasurer Of the
society Mrs. f. Richard Gasch, corre-
spending secretary. and Miss Marsh, re-
cording secretary.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
RECEPTION FOR POLICEMEN.
Lewis B. Gee and Bride to Be Enter
tanned by Fellow Officers.

Capt. Anderson and the policemen sta
toned at the eleventh precinct will give
a reception to Policeman Lewis B. Gee
and his bride when they return from
their honeymoon at Newburg. n. Y. The
festivities will be held at I'D 7th street
northeast, where the Gees will reside.
Gee was granted twelve-day leave OF
absence Thursday, and was married in
Baltimore to Miss Lula Mobley of this
city, the same day. The patrolman has
been member of the metropolitan
police department for twenty-five years,
and has been doing wasOn duty at No.
II since January, 1870 Prior to that time
he served in various parts of the city,
and until five years ago was at the Wh1te
House for many years. He has been
married three times.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
WILL PLAN TO RAISE FUNDS.
Business Men Named to Further
Convention Project.

The join. committee of the Board of
Trade. Chamber of Commerce and Re-
tail Merchants Association to make plans
for observation-disclosures conven-
tion fund, to be raised and disbursed by
citizens committee" has been named.
Those representing the Chamber Of
Commerce in the committee are: John
Dolph, d. j. Callahan. Ralph Lee: repre-
senting the Retail Merchants AsSocia
ton, NJ. A. Leese. II. l. Kaufman and r.
+. Andrews; representing the Board of
Graham and William T. GaIliher
1t is expected that a meeting of the
joint committee Will be heard at an early
date.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
OYSTER BOAT CAPSIZES.
Vessel Goes Down. But Master and
Crew and Money Rescued.

Capt. John Meekins. master of the
schooner May and Anna Beswick, in port
here with lumber, reports the capsizing
of small oyster dredge in the mouth of
the Plankatank river as the Beswick was
going for harbor from a northerly gale,
while on her way from Norfolk to this
city. The vessel, like the Beswick, was
running for harbor, but was struck by an
extra heavy flaw OF wind beforeshelter
was reached and over she went.
Capt. Meekins at once went to the aid
Of the men on the vessel and rescued
them, but the vessel filled and sank. At
the request of the master Of the schooner
he used the halyards Of the Beswick
to lift the vessel to the surface, after
sings had been worked under her, and
would have. succeeded in getting her
afioat had not a heavy sea started rolling.
making it dangerous to continue the work.
The vessel was held above the surface of
the water long enough for her captain to
get into her cabin and recover a large
sum of money he had aboard. Capt.
Meekins made no note of the name of the
schooner or of it's master. and he could
not recall either on his arrival here.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
INDIANIANS TO MEET.
Rev. James S. Montgomery to De-
liver Address,

The Indiana Society of Washington has
arranged to hold its regular monthly
meeting in the Chamber of Commerce,
1902 street this evening. The Rev.
James Shera Montgomery. pastor of the
Metropolitan Church, who is a native of
Indiana, will deliver an address on THE
Higher Patriotism"
The officers Of the society recently
elected to serve during the ensuing year
are: John w. Ho,combe. president: Vic
tor L. Garrigus, first vice president;
Stanton ]. Peelle, second vice pre- sident. !.
George w. Schutt, third vice president;
Miss Anna Brown, fourth vice president;
John r. Lamson, fifth vice president;
Miss Kate s. Curry, genera. secretary;
John A. Huston, financial secretary, and
are Alton p. Hastings, Zop..er Hunt, Mrs.
NJ. E. Boarman, George w. Dix and
Joseph o. Lambert.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
FUNERAL OF CAPT. STANFORD
Services at st. Dominic's Church
Interment at Mount 0livet.

The funeral Of Capt John Stanford, an
oyster and FISH dealer. who died at his
home on 9Th street southwest Thursday
morning, took place from st. Dominic s
Roman Catholic Church, corner 9th and +
streets southwest, this morning at 8
o'clock. The services were attended by
4 large number of the friends of the de-
ceased from aboard the vessels lying at
The oyster wharf and by the business men
there.
The interment was in Mount Olives
cemetery, and the pallbearers We're John
Deitz William Chesser. Robert Knott
Charles Chesser and David Faunce. Among
the floral remembrances, which covered
the coffin, was a tribute from the mas
ters of vessels and others employed abou,
:he oyster and fish wharves.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
ROCKVILLE AND COUNTY
NEWS ITEMS AND NOTES
John F. Hopkins, CoIored, Sen
fenced for Murderous As
sauIt-TWo Weddings.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ROCKVILLE Md, November a3, 1912.
John F. Hopkins, colored. who lives
near Sandy Spring, was convicted in the
circuit court here yesterday afternoon on
an indictment charging him with an as
sault upon, with intent to murder his
wife, Laura Hopkins He was sentenced
to eight years In the Maryland peni-
tertiary, which is within two years Of the
maximum penalty.
According to the testimony. Hopkins,
who had not been living with his wife.
went to the home of DIR. ]. W. Bird, at
Sandy Spring. where his wife was en-
ployed as cook, May 5, and following a
quarrel slashed her neck with razor,
nearly causing death.
Hopkins defense was that his wife first
attacked him with knife and that he
used the razor In self-defense.
Recent Marriages.
Miss Elizabeth Sen.e Ferguson of Mid
dleburn, Va, and William Kern Risdon
OF Warrenton. Va, were married in Rock
Vile late Thursday afternoon by Rev.
Oscar w. Henderson. pastor Of the Bap-
tist Church. They left for Washington
Immediately after the ceremony.
Miss Isabel Lillian knoepke, daughter
Of Mrs. William Case of Great Falls. this
county, and Percy Eugene Redden of
Cropley were married Thursday evening
at Cromelin Hotel, Great Falls, by Rev.
Homer Welsh, pastor of the Southern
Methodist Church at Potomac. The cere-
mony was witnessed by more than a hum
dred guests. A reception and dance fol-
lowed.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
HOMES IN THE ALLEYS.
Address by Thomas j. Jones in the
Y. w. C. A. Rooms Tomorrow.

The Alley Homes of WASHINGTON Is a
subject of an address to be delivered by
Thomas Jesse Jones Of the national bu-
reau of education and chairman of the
housing committee of the Monday Even
ing Club at the vesper services at the
Young Women's Christian Association to-
morrow afternoon at 4:3o o'clock. The
lecture will be delivered in the old quar-
ters of the association, 18th and streets
northwest.
Association workers are busy today
moving into the new quarters, and by
Monday the lunchroom and gymnasium
in the new building will be complete
Evening star., 1912-11-23
ALUMNI HOLDS REUNION.
Graduates of st. Cecilia's Academy
Entertain With Buffet BANQUET.

ST. Cecilia's Academy Alumnae Asso-
citation held it's annual reunion at the
academy Thursday evening. Following
brief business meeting an enter
tainment was given and a buffet ban
quet served. Guests of honor were
Misses Marguerite Burns, Virginia
Haley, May Manogue, Alberta Murphy,
Marguerite ONeil and Edith Oriani
all members of the class of ID
Officers of the association are: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Bella Jost Howe; vice presi-
dent, Mrs Annie Collifiower: secretary
Miss Mary Maloney, and treasurer,
Miss Laura Callaghan.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
CHOICE OF OFFICERS.
District Police Association to Hold
Election December 4.

Election of officers for the Police AS
sociation of the District of Columbia will
be held at the various police precincts De-
cember 4. The general board of the asso-
citation has named nominees for the va
rious offices. as follows: G. e. Smith, No.
10. and w. s. Farquhar, No. Z. for presi-
dent; w. ]. Rogers. No. 8. and A. N.
Brown, No. Z, for vice president; George
w. Sellers, No. A. for secretary; ]. p.
Wilson, No. g. and Edward Kelly. head
quarters, for financial secretary; G. P. NJ
Lord No. 3. and J. H. Van SAINT. head
quarters, for treasurer; Henry Gilbert
White House, and c. j. P. Weber, No. IL,
for trustees
Evening star., 1912-11-23
SUES HUSBAND FOR $4,000.
Mrs. Christenia Gadsby Alleges Fail
ure to Keep Contract.

Alleging that her husband failed to
keep his promise to pay her $1,000 if she
signed a deed by which he conveyed the
Stone Bridge Hotel at Tiverton, r. L.,
Mrs. Christenia A. Gadsby has filed suit
to secure the amount from her husband,
William Gadsby. AS Mr. Gadsby does not
reside in the District and owns an inter-
est in premises 1852 Monroe street north
west an attachment was laid against the
property by Attorneys Wilton J. Lambert
and r. H. Yeatman, who appear for the
wife.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
RLNE GALLAND SPEAKS.
Gives First of Seasons Lectures BE
fore Alliance Franchise.

Rene Ga,land Of the University of Paris
spoke before the Alliance Franchise at
the Washington Club yesterday on 'Avig
non. la Vile des Papes." This was the
first of a series of public lectures to be
given this winter before the alliance.
The second of the lectures will be given
December 10, by VI. Louis Hourt'eg of
Paris. his subject being, Les Grandes
Cathedrals de France.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
Raise Their Own Hogs.

Both the Home for the Aged and the
workhouse. which to a large degree are
self-sustaining institutions. raise hogs
for their own consumption, which ac-
counts for the decision to have pork din
ners. Sweet potatoes and other edibles
of the season will round out the menus.
In accordance with acquisitions submit
ted. District Purchasing Officer NJ. c. Har-
grove will purchase 20 pounds of turkey for
the Industrial Home School for Colored
Children. 40 pounds for the tuberculosis
Hospital, $50 pounds for the Industrial
Home School, 15 pounds for the Tenn
porary Home for ex-Union Soldiers nd
Sailors, 80 pounds for the Washington
Asylum and Jail. and 70 pounds for the
Municipal Lodging House.
1t has been decided to purchase in addi-
ton liberal quantities of celery and cram
berries. so that the Thanksgiving dinners
may be made complete in every respect.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
Army-Navy Foot Ball.

Special Train To and From Franklin
Fled, Pennsylvania Railroad,
Saturday, November 80. Leave Union
station, Washington, 9:4O am, running
direct to gates Of grounds. Returning
thirty minutes after game. Pullman par
lor cars dining cars and vestibule coach
es 81 round trip tickets sold for all
trains November % and morning trains
up to and including IL am. train No
vember 30. Good returning until Decem-
Der 2, inclusive. Round trip Pullman
tickets sold for special trains. Full par
ticulars of B. NJ. Newbold, D. p. A., 18th
and streets, Washington.-Adverti
ment.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
THREE TOES SHOT OFF.
Gunner Rests Muzzle of His Weapon
on His Foot.

While waiting to get a good aim at a
hawk in the yard of his home at West
phalia, Prince Georges county, Md, this
morning, Horace Bell, colored, placed the
muzzle Of gun barrel on his foot. The
gun was accidentally discharged and
three Of his toes were shot off. Bell was
taken to Twining City In an automobile
and from there removed the Casualty
Hospital in the ambulance.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
INMATES TO GET TURKEY
Seven Hundred Pounds Will
Be Served at Institutions
of the Capital.

Seven hundred pounds of turkey will he
served the inmates of the penal, correc-
tional and charitable institutions of the
District of Columbia Thanksgiving Gay.
This is about fifty pounds more than was
ordered for the bills of fare of the same
institutions a year ago. notwithstanding
the fact of an advance in price. 1t is es-
timated that the Districts Thanksgiving
turkey bill this year will be about $155,
as the birds are selling at ID cents a
pound, the price paid last year being 2l1s
cents q pound.
The Home for the Aged and In1.rm at
Blue Plains and the Workhouse at Deco
quan, Va. are the only institutions main
tanned by the District that will not be
provided with turkey menu. Pork will
be served the inmates of the home anu
the prisoners at the workhouse. However,
the Workhouse has sent in a requisi Ion
for 100 pounds of turkey to be served
the guards and persons on the hospital
list
Evening star., 1912-11-23
Wireless Club Elects Officers.

Officers of the. Y. NJ. c. A. Wireless Club
were elected at meeting held at the Y.
M. C. A. building yesterday afternoon
They are: President, Stuart Heitmu-ler
vice president. Philip r. Zimmerman, and
secretary-treasurer, Edward Vile. A
wireless will be erected on top of the Y.
NJ c. A. building. United States Signal
Corps men will be instructors.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
Neither Party Wanted Here.

Detective Hewlett, VINO went to New
York Wednesday in connection with the
arrest of Sophie Beckendorf and the
shooting OF Henry and Lottie Vogel, has
returned. He said his investigation made
the one who robbed the house of Miss
Mary B. Adams, 1921 New Hampshire
avenue, this city, nearly two years ago.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
Scandinavians Hold First Eall.

The annual ball of Drott Lodge, No.
les, Order OF Vasa, whose membership
consists exclusively of Scand.navians.
was held last night at Pythian Temple.
9th and K streets northwest. The ball
was the first Of several social functions
10 be held during the winter under the
auspices OF the order.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
.:::= .s::.;':;:: :::l:e .s:e, i!:-. & MaeAm..c.,
MEMORIAL TO S. r. MUNDELL
Monument to Be Unveiled in Con-
gressional Cemetery Tomorrow.

A monument to the memory of Samuel
r Mundell late member of Oak Camp.
No. A. Woodmen of the World, will be
unveiled tomorrow afternoon at 2:15
o'clock in Congressional cemetery.
The exercises are to be under the direc-
ton of Council Commander BENJAMIN
Williams. D. w. Thayer, state manager
of Maryland, is to deliver the Grafton. A
musical program has been arranged.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
Miss Norcross Manages College Play,

Miss Evelyn Norcross of this city was
chairman of the committee of Emerson
College of Oratory. at Boston, Mass. that
presented the senior stunt" recently. It
was a small play. entitled ''Emersonians
at the White House, and portrayed a
time when the presidential chair should
be occupied by woman.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
Don't Fail tn Include HeuriChss

Beers among the Thanksgiving good
things. Maerzen and Senate add zest to
food, quicken digestion. Full-bodied, snap
py satisfying 2 doz., s1.75 GIaser. s1.5O).
Bottle rebate, zoe Postal or tel. w. 1900.
Evening star., 1912-11-23

Blank Books, Office Stationery,
Fine Writing Papers for Private and Business
Correspondence.
The e. Morrison Paper Go.
OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
1909 PA AVE. NV.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
ALLEYS IN THE DISTRICT.
Pamphlet on Subject Issued by Ma
tional Civic Federation.

A pamphlet entitled TheSInhabited AL
leys Of Washington, d. c. has been is
sued by the woman's welfare depart
ment of the National Civic Federation.
All ministers of the city have been asked
to speak on alley conditions December J..
Evening star., 1912-11-23
Funeral of Edward Bond Thomas.

The body OF Edward Bond Thomas, who
died at Staunton, Va, was privately in
tered yesterday afternoon, following fu-
neral services at the home of Mrs. A. B.
Gotta, 1741 Oregon avenue. Rev. Sam
uel H. Greene Of Calvary Baptist Church
Officiated.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
1910. PM. In the Time

Chattanooga and New Orleans Limited
leaves Washington via Southern Railway
for Chattanooga. Birmingham, Meridian,
New Orleans, Vicksburg, Shreveport. Con-
suit agents. 705 18th ST.. and 905 F st.
n.w.-Advertisement
Evening star., 1912-11-23

Best Service to California.
Standard or tourist Latter personally
conducted without change daily, except
Sunday. Berth So. Washington-S Sunset
route, A. ]. Poston. G. A., 905 F. 7O5 18th.
advertisement.
Evening star., 1912-11-23

Call Mt GrOff's, 23S r.. I. Ave. NV.
for your Homemade Bread, Rolls. Pies
Cakes and Crullers. Delicious Ice Cream
Open every evening and Sundays Orders
solicited. 2i'
Evening star., 1912-11-23
seaboard Air Line Railway.

Effective Nov. 24th: Train 43, now leav
ing 1905 am, will leave 9:45 am. F. E.
Mast T. P. A., 141S N. Y. ave.-Adver-
tiSement.
Evening star., 1912-11-23

e1.c5 to Baltimore and Return
Saturdays and Sundays via Pennsylvania
railroad. Tickets good returning until 8
AM Monday All regular trains except
Congressional l. ted.-Advertisement.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
CITY ITEMS.
Thanksgiving Wines and Liquors.

All finest brands at right price. Call, pos
tai or phone NJ. 3644-deliveries until 1880
pm. ''Tezor' Cocktails. 81 at Cal. Brandy.
81 full qt.; Jno. L. Crowley, S3l 18th.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
Salt River
long campaign oer and Salt Rivers shore stand

By WALT MASON

its grave, and only lost their goats. The river
cold and dark; the boatmen in their bark don't
smile or sing or joke; they do not care whoop
what country's in the soup, what government
goes broke They sadly guide their ship the
while their teardrops drip into the briny flood;
the captain, bosun, mate, have got their crouch
on straight the vessels name is Mud. The sail
ors in the hold just stand around and scold and
curse their blighted lives; their hope, they MUIR
mur, ends because their faithless friends go-
after them with knives. All, dismal is the scene!
The old ships masts careen and shake each spar
and ward: and from the haunted shore the sail
Evening star., 1912-11-23
Nince-meat IOc Lb., Fruit Cake, 16c Ib

Currants, 1Oc; Evap. Peaches, Zoe lb.
Eyap. Apricots, 1.c Ib.: Prunes, &c lb.
Pure Lard. 131ac h.: Best Compound, 10c
h.; SOC Tea. any kind, 29c lb.; Large New
Fat Mackerel, &c: 8 loaves Bread for Zoe
1898 NJ st. NV. and ]. 7. d. Pyles' other
storeS-19 in all.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
Bow Scouts Go on "Hike. "

Prepared to cook their own lunches, the
Boy Scouts Of the Y. NJ. C. A. went on q
'.hike" to Chevy Chase today. Part OF
the entertainment of the trip consisted In
naming the animals encountered on the
way.
Evening star., 1912-11-23

Avoid Delay by Ordering Your Special
Millwork here. Stock and machines on
premises. Eisinger Bros, 2109 7th NV.
Evening star., 1912-11-23

25c Try Our Famous Stews. 25c
Phila. Oyster and Chop House, 513 l1th
st. NV.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
o1.25 Baltimore and Return.

Baltimore and Ohio.
Every Saturday and Sunday. Good to
return until 900 am. train Monday. All
trains both ways. including the Royal
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Evening star., 1912-11-23

Money to loan at and $50 on real estate.
Frank Rawlings CO.. 1925 n. Y. ava
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1912-11-23
Purissima Rye Always Satisfies.

Fully developed, smooth and pleasing
whisky for medicinal purposes. Phone n.
52S. 1oo5 7th.
Evening star., 1912-11-23

Phone Your Want Ad to The Star.
Main 2440.
Evening star., 1912-11-23

Phone Your Want Ad to The Star.
Main A4O.
Evening star., 1912-11-23

wclsbach Lights, Mantels, Etc.
GIG 18th st. c. A Muddiman & Co. 1204 G st.
Evening star., 1912-11-23

canard The woods along the
elephant donkey
perished yesterdays and mutters Whats the
use! Oh sad old ship and gray go on weary way with all
weeping Your voyage in when there's
campaign they'll bring you back again Once they'll want to
the grave and help the Peepu The
her timbes goan she walows
tacks and yaws
Evening star., 1912-11-23

"TOny the SlmpletOn."
. absorbing reels today.
Virginia.
Evening star., 1912-11-23

Crisp Crusts Generously Filled.
That is a Connecticut Pie. There are 20 of
them and they are all delicious. Just what
You want for dessert.