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Evening star., 1912-09-03
MODEL FARM IN MINIATURE.
Agricultural Department Exhibits at
Southern Commercial Congress.

The Department of Agriculture has just
finished installing an exhibit In the per-
manent exposition of the Southern Com
mercial Congress, in the Southern build
ing. One whole side of the immense ex-
hibit hall OF the congress is taken up by
the exhibit. which was set up under the
direction OF Prof. +. l.. Scribner, special
agent of the Department of Agriculture.
Prof Scribner had charge of exhibits for
tthe Department of Agriculture at the
expositions at jamestown, Seattle, Buenos
Aires and Turn. Italy.
In the Southern COMMERCIAL Congress
exhibit are displays from the forest serv-
lee the bureau of plant industry. the bu-
real of soils. the office OF public roads and
the bureau of entomology. the whole max
ing an instructive and interesting sight.
Some of the exhibits were shown at the
Turin exposition. Among the most in
teresting displays is a miniature good
road system. showing construction Of the
best highways. and a model farm. con-
etructed to scale
Evening star., 1912-09-03
BACK FROM INSPECTION TOUR.
Army Engineers Tug in Port With
Several Officials Aboard.

The L. S. army engineers tug Castle,
Capt Bell. has returned to this city from
an inspection trip to Nomini creek and
other points in the engineering district,
and is lying at the engineer headquarters
on Potomac Park abreast Of 14th street.
Aboard the tug for the trip were officials
from the Office Of Col Landlord. engi-
neer officer in charge Of waters in this
vicinity, who made an inspection Of Nom
ini creek to determine the work neces-
sary to keep the creek in condition for
navigation.
1t is understood that some credging will
be recommended, and improvements in
the stone dyke that protects the dredge
channel into the creek will probably be
also recommended.
There are five wharves in Nomini creek
that do business exclusively with the
steamers running to this city, and large
quantities of freight are carried in and
out Of the waterway.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
COURT NAMES RECEIVER.
Columbia Souvenir and Novelty
Company Alleges Bankruptcy.

Justice Stafford today appointed John
U. Gardiner receiver of the assets Of the
Columbia Souvenir and Novelty Company
of 459 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
The bond of the receiver was fixed at
5000.
The appointment followed a petition In
voluntary bankruptcy fled by the COM
pany through Attorney Leon Tobriner.
The company is a partnership composed
of Berkley Inge and Henry B. Lewis,
who allege bankruptcy also as individ-
uais. Inge also conducts similar busi-
ness at 2l3 Pennsylvania avenue north
west. which also goes into the hands OF
the receiver.
The liabilities of the firm are given as
$1,5S7.72, with assets valued at $1,23O.
The personal liabilities Of Mr.. Inge are
stated at $3,60654, and his assets at
$2,O75. Henry b. Lewis, the partner,
is declared to have no assets and NO lia-
bilities.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
Personal to River Men.

Capt. Smith Housemann of this city
and Capt. William Housemann Of St.
Marys county, Nd, returned to this city
from the eastern shore Of Chesapeake
bay yesterday morning aboard the power
launch ]. II. Chivell of this city. They
state that the run from Crisfield, Nd,
to Washington. a distance Of about 70
miles, was made in a few minutes over
thirteen hours actual running time.
Capt. Matthew. Kersey, master of the
tug Rosalie, of the Smoot fleet, who has
been i'll at his home in Alexandria for
several days. has recovered and has re-
sumed command of his vessel Capt.
Douglas Ramsay. who was in command
of the Rosalie in the absence Of Capt
Kersey, has returned to the command of
the power boat Frank Phillips. running
between Alexandra and the naval ord
nance foundry.
Franklin Taylor, son Of Capt Frank
Taylor Of A. ]. Taylor & Bro. who has
been aboard the tug Advance at Provi-
dence. r. l., for several months past,
has returned to his home at this city.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
FUNERAL PLANS INCOMPLETE.
Col. Henry B. Moon, U. S. A., Re-
tired. Victim of Fever.

Plans for the funeral services for Col.
Henry B. Moon, L. S. A., retired. who
died at Providence Hospital last night.
have not yet been completed. Col. Moon
contracted typhoid fever five weeks ago
at his home in Newark. Del. He decided
to come to Washington for medical treat
ment. and entered Providence Hospital
two weeks ago. but grew gradually weak
er, as a result. IT is believed, Of his trip
to Washington. He died at 9 o'clock last
night.
Col Moon was fifty-six years old. he
was born in New Jersey. and received an
appointment to the United States Military
academy from that state. He graduated
from West Point in 1880. and was ap.
pointed to the 10th Infantry. He served
i'm the Spanish-American war. and was
wounded at the battle of San Juan Hill:
Three years ago he was retired at his
own request. after thirty years OF serv-
ice in the army. A son and two daugh-
ters survive him.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
ANAC0sTIA.

AS a result Of the tournament held yes
terday under the direction of st. Igna-
thus Church, a mission Of st. Teresa's
Church, the treasury of that parish will
be largely increased. Those in charge
Of the affair were pleased with the in
terest shown, and while the storm or
what the program was carried out as
planned. The committee on arrange
ment was composed of Bejamn Randall,
chairman; Adam A. Weschler, J. H.
Kirby, James H. Heiskell, Otto Rupert,
G. IT. Shannon, Leonard Gibbons. Em-
manuel Fowler e. F. Deyer. 8. B. Cox.
James F1aherty, r. j. B. DeloZier. J. Z.
Mattingly, Clement Brooke. jr.; j. r.
Mattingly, Thomas Dennison. Robert De-
J. ]. McNey. H. B. Mattingly. Elmer
Cox. w. T. Buchner, Bernard Cox and
J. l.. Heiskell.
The annual picnic at the German
Orphan Asylum in Good Hope road was
a success. and those who were in charge
are confident that a larger sum will be
realized this year than in former years
to carry on the work Of the home. Mrs.
Katherin Barthel is president of the
Ladies Aid Society which which conducted naaccs
tia, chairman of the committee In charge
Of the picnic held at Bells Methodist
Episcopal Church, said that that AFFAIR
had been a success.
Anacostia Lodge. No. d, F. A. A. NJ.
which was scheduled to hold its first fall
meeting last evening, postponed 1t be-
cause Of Labor day, and will begin it's
active work the third Monday in this
month. Anacostia Chapter. No. IL, Royal
Arch Masons. will resume it's work next
Monday. when members will find that
practically all Of the old furniture has
been replaced with new.
Upon the request of the Randle High
lands Citizens Association work Of grad
ing and improving r street from 22d to
23d street is now in progress.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
OPENING OF RESERVATION.
Fort Peck Lands, Embracing 2, ,100,'
600 Acres, for Entry,

The Fort Peck Indian reservation ir
Montana is to be opened for entry next
spring and will mark the last big opening
of agricultural land in this country. Six
new towns will be started In the total
acreage of about 2. 100000. About 7o5,0O1
acres have been allotted to the Indians,
who now have $500 under cultivation;
Last year they cultivated about 1,50
acres, while the year before they lived
entirely OF the bounty Of Uncle Sam and
allowed the total acreage to lie idle to De
used as q hunting ground.
The Indians Of the reservation are plan
ming for an agricultural fair to be held
for five days. beginning October l. at
Poplar, according to advices received at
the Indian bureau A foot ball game be-
tween Peigan and Blackfoot Indians is
to be one of the features of the event.
During the fair there is to be a big gath
ering Of the Sioux outside the agency
town. when they will hold their tribal
dances.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

L. S. Army engineers tug Castle, at
engineers dock from Nomini creek and
an inspection trip over the district;
schooner S. L. Bowen. cord wood from a
Maryland point. at 18th street wharf for
J. II. Carter & Co.: sloop Virginia, at
11th street wharf. sweet potatoes and
melons from the eastern shore Of Chesa-
peake bay; schooner H. ]. Marsh. cord
wood from the lower Potomac. at 10th
street wharf for L. A. Clarke & Son;
schooner J. A. Holland. lumber from
Quantico, at 10th street wharf for f.
Madison Hall; schooner Ruth A. Price,
fertilizer from Baltimore, at Georgetown
for Littlefield & Alvord for shipment to
Chesapeake and Ohio canal points;
schooner Mary Francis. cord wood from
Neabsco creek. at 18th street wharf for
j. II. Carter & Co; schooners Ella Cow
ington and NJ. T. Venable, melons from
bay points, at 11th street wharf for the
market: schooner Kathleen, cord wood
from Nomini creek, at 10th street wharf
for L. A. Clarke & Son
Departures.
Schooner s. E. Colburn. from Alexan-
dria with building material for st.
Clements bay. Md: schooner c. A. Pryor.
from Alexandria with ice for Glymont
and river points: schooner Nicholas, light,
for the lower Potomac to load back to
this city; schooner James A. Garfield.
light, for Coan river to load canned
goods; schooner Mary Ann Shea. light,
for Aqua creek to load pine lumber back
to this city; schooner Lavinia North,
light, for a lower river point to load cord
wood for this city; schooner Esther, light.
for the eastern shore of Chesapeake bay
to load; tug George W. Pride. light. for
Occoquan creek. towing lighter to load
stone; tug Capt. Toby. from Georgetown
with two coalboats for naval powder
plant, Mattawoman creek, Md: tug Pow
hatan. towing lighters to Piscataway
creek
Memoranda.
Standard Oil Co. tank barge No. 81 has
arrived at Baltimore from this city in
tow Of tug No. IL; schooner Silver Star is
on her way to this city with wood from
a river point; schooner S. L. Bowen will
return to a Maryland point to load cord
wood for the dealers here; schooner Ed
win and Maud has sailed from Plymouth.
n. c., for Baltimore with lumber: barge
Lucretia is on her way to this city from
Norfolk with lumber; schooner Oakland
is at Potomac point loading cord wood
for the dealers here: schooner Halle K.
is at lower river point preparing for the
opening of the oyster season; schooner
Louis WorreD is at lower Potomac
point to load wood for the market here:
schooner BERTHE May has gone to a Mary
land point to load cord wood for dealers.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
AVIATORS REGAMING HEALTH.
Encouraging Reports Regarding
Cant Beck and Lieut. EoulOis.

Capt. Paul Beck. formerly one Of tho
army aviators. who is at the Walter Reed
Hospital recovering from an operation for
appendicitis, is improving and is expected
to be out shortly. Lieut.. B. ID. Foulois.
another one OF the aviators. who was OPP
Grated on for appendicitis some months
ago, is there again for a minor operation
and he, too. is getting on well.
Paul Peck. the civilian aviator of this
city, who was suspended by the Aero
Club of America along with half dozen
other we'll known aviators for participat-
ing I'm the Boston meet. has had his sus-
pension revoked. He will return To
Washington shortly. and then will take
part in the aviation meet at Chicago.
during which the race will be run for
the Gordon Bennett speed trophy.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
Fine BilI ut the Cosmos.

Music. the drama. magic. acrobaucs,
dainty songs and daintier dancing, with
unusual excellence in every feature, en-
ter into the Cosmos Theater bill this
week. The Four Banta Brothers quar-
tot of excellent soloists and instrumental
sets. Mayne. Holmes g. Co. in a thrilling
playlet with a laughable ending. "A Girl
OF the Times; Spencer and Williams,
unrivaled in the delicacy of their song
and dance offering, interspersed with
original and Iaughable wit: the Morgan
Rrothers. acrobats: Harold McAuline,
with fifteen minutes of bright and sur
prising magic. and the Gilmore sisters
and Brigham in a lifting decoction from
the big musical comedies, are the attrac-
tionS
Evening star., 1912-09-03
MEETING OF DIRECTORS.
Commerce Chamber Board to Con-
slider Business Tomorrow Evening.

The board of directors Of the Chamber
of Commerce will meet tomorrow night at
s o'clock, when several matters of i'm
portance to the chamber and to the Dis
trict will be up for discussion.
Secretary Grant of the chamber today
received word from Boston that the dele
gates to the fifth International congress
of chambers of commerce would visit
Washington October IL. coming here from
Pittsburgh Pa. The delegates Will be In
this city for two days. and then go to
Philadelphia. 1t Is expected that about
80 delegates will make the trip.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
ACTIVITY OF PRoGREssIvEs.
District Committee to Open Head
quarters-Meeting in Rockville, Nd.

The district central committee of the
progressive party will open headquarters
this week, it is expected. The location Of
the offices will be determined as soon as
National Committeeman Frank ]. Hogan
returns to Washington.
Progressives in Montgomery county,
Nd, at 2:3O o'clock this afternoon, held a
meeting in the town hall at Rockville for
the purpose Of enlarging the existing
Roosevelt committee to a Roosevelt and
Johnson committee for active work dur
ing the campaign. The committee con-
sists of D. w. Baker, J. Harry Cunning
ham, Henry Latterner. Galen L. TAFT,
Charles j. Fox and ]. A. Butler.
The Roosevelt and Johnson committee
was organized in Frederick. Md, yester-
day to take charge of the progressive
fight there. The gathering was attended
by Galen L. TAFT, chairman .of the sixth
congressional campaign committee; Col.
e. c. Darlington, jr., chairman of the
Maryland Roosevelt and johnson commit
tee, and Charles r. Schrim, chairman Of
the state speakers bureau.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
TO HOLD INQUEST THURSDAY.
Facts About Excursimist's Death to
Be Investigated.

An inquest will be held at the morgue
Thursday morning over the body OF Sam
uel Smith. a negro from Richmond. Va,
who was run over by a train on the Rich
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac rail-
road at Water and 14th streets southwest
yesterday afternoon. Smiths legs were
cut OF. and he sustained numerous cuts
and bruises on his head and body. His
death followed the accident in a few
hours. Smith came here from Richmond
on an excursion train. and 1t Is thought
he accidentally fell from the train.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
DR.. Wiley to Discuss Foods.

DR.. Harvey w. Wiley has accepted an
invitation to address the National Con-
servation Congress. which will be held in
Indianapolis October /. DR.. Wiley is
chairman of the committee on food and
will explain the effect OF foods and food
preparation on conservation. 1t Is ex-
pected that more than two hundred of the
most prominent physicians in the country
will attend the congress.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
SPEAKER CLARK TO REST.
Goes to Missouri Home to Prepare
for Speaking Tour.

Speaker Clark left Washington today at
IL o'clock to go to his home in Bowling
Green. Mo-. for a rest before entering
upon his next speaking tour in the inter-
ests of the democratic ticket.
Mr.. Clark returned to this city yester-
day from his campaign in Maine. He
said that he had been much pleased with
the size and enthusiasm Of the crowds
which greeted him in the Pine Tree state
Evening star., 1912-09-03
SEVERAL SLIGHT FIRES.
Explosion of a Gasoline Stove
Causes Alarm.

The explosion Of a gasoline stove caused
a scare in the house Of Mrs. Johanna
Ahern, S19 AZ street southwest this MORN
ing about o'clock but the blaze was ex-
tinguished before the firemen reached the
house. About $5 damage resulted.
A lighted cigarette dropped on the avn
ing in front Of Hahn's shoe store, 1th
and K streets northwest, yesterday start
ed blaze. Crossing Policeman Osborne
played the part of fireman, extinguishing
the blaze before more than S. damage had
been done.
Fire in the house Of Philip c. Chapman,
$40 10th street northwest, last night about
IL o'clock, did about $500 damage.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
PLANNING FOR CAMPAIGN.
Democratic Central Committee to
Open Headquarters Shortly.

The democratic central committee OF
the District, Of which Robert E. Mat
tingly is chairman. will open it's head
quarters in the Riggs building within
few days.
]. Fred Kelley, president of the Young
Mems Democratic Club OF the District,
has issued a call for meeting of the
club next Thursday evening at old Ma
sonic Temple, 9th and F streets. The
club was organized in 1884. and has
since then taken an active part in ma
tional and state campaigns.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
Band Concert Tonight.

United States Engineer Band;
julius Hamper. leader; Franklin
Park; 7:3O pm.
Program.
March, The Conqueror" Teike
Overture, La Gazza Ladra."
Rossini
Reverie, Apple Blossoms"
Roberts
Waltz, Girls Of Laden" ..Komzak
Grand fantasie, Creme de le
Creme" .................T .Tobani
Chilean dance. "Manana" .Missuid
Selection. The Red Widow"
Gebest
Finale. "Remick Hits No. H."
Lampe
THE Star Spangled Banner
Evening star., 1912-09-03
Auto Injuries Bicycle Rider.

benjamin Parnell. whose home Is in
Constitution alley, was treated at the
Casualty Hospital yesterday afternoon
for injuries to his left arm and leg. re-
ceived by being thrown from his bicycle
when the wheel was struck by an auto
mobile on Benning road. Joseph Simi.
who was operating the automobile, took
Parnell TO the hospital.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
Arm Caught in Betting and Broken

Nelson Smith. who lives at oil 9th
street southeast. employed as engineer
at the plant of the Home Ice Company,
18th and streets northwest, caught his
left arm in the betting in the engine room
this morning about o'clock and sus
tained compound fracture He was
taken to the Emergency Hospital.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
Belligerents Smash Plate Glass.

While engaged in a fight yesterday aft
ernooD two unidentified negroes fell
against the front of the wholesale liquor
store Of A. f. Bethel, 1909 7th street
northwest. and smashed a plate glass
window, valued at $3.50. The store was
closed at the time, and the negroes
escaped.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENrs TONIGHT.

Columbia-The Columbia Players In
$Her Husbands Wife," S:15 pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. S:1o pm.
Poli's-The Poll Players in 'Checkers'
e:15 pm.
sAcademy-"The Common Law" S:1o pm.
Gayety-.'The Girl of Many Husbands
e:15 pm.
New Lyceum-Rose Buds Musical Ex-
<rayaganza Company. S:10 pm.
Casino-Vaudeville and motion pictures
3 and pm.
Cosmos-Vaudeville and motion pictures'
1 pm. to IL pm.
\ yirS,nia-Motion pictures and illustrated
songs.
Chevy Chase I.ake-Marine Band con-
cert followed by dancing.
Glen Echo Park-A fairyland OF amuse-
nnents, with large dancing pavilion; ao-
mission free.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
Bathing Pool Projected.

The Commissioners are also to be asked
to have a bathing pool constructed on the
old workhouse reservation. A resolution
to this effect was offered by Frederick
Muller and adopted by the association.
Mr.. Muller said the expense of doing
this would be immaterial, as it would
amount to simply the digging of the holes
and cementing them up. He said build
ing formerly used for the workhouse
prisoners now stands idle and could easily
be utilized for dressing rooms.
The president of the association was
in a resolution adopted by the
associa ton. to appoint a committee to
help obtain a permanent exposition for
this city.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
Robbed While Asleep in Park.

Sydney Lucas. giving his address as
1902 Girard street northwest. was robbed
Of SIT in cash this morning while seated
in the park at 18th and E streets north
west. He told the police he fell asleep
and he missed the money when he was
awakened. Lucas said there was an
other man seated on the bench.
Evening star., 1912-09-03

II You Enjoy a "CoId Bottie'
in your home keep a supply of HEURICH 5
noted beers on hand. Strictly pure. prop
erly aged. doz. Maerzen or Senate. a1a;
= doz. Lager, S1.5O. Bottle rebate. Jic
Write or phone w. 1900 for case.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
s11 90 to Niagar. Fan. and Return,

September 8. Baltimore and Ohio via
Philadelphia and scenic Eehigh Valley.
Special train of modern coaches and Pull
man cars leaves Union station 7:45 am.
Low rate side trips from the Falls to at
tractive resorts and liberal stopovers re-
turning within fifteen-day limit. Other
excursions September 20 and October A.
Advt.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
$685. Round Trip to California.

Return different route. Tourist sleeping
cars personally conducted without change
Berth, &c. Washington-Sunset Route, A
]. PostOn, G. A., 9O5 ST.. 7U5 10Th st.
Advt.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
Reiuingcr'a

pure rich ice cream; all havors, SID
gal: Coo \. gal. 23s5 G NV. Phone NJ. ZOO.
No branch store.
Evening star., 1912-09-03

Builders Always Find Us Prepared
to handle special millwork jobs quickly.
Own machines EISINGER BROS, .1U9 9Th.
Evening star., 1912-09-03

Beautiful. Fresh-Cut Roses.
The finest specimens Of different home
grown varieties, SOC doz. Guide, 1914 F.
Advt.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
- r,uach Troubles.

Hor .eii's Acid Phosphate.
Produces a.,hy activity Of weak and
disordered stomachs. A strength builder.
-Advt.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
rxcrRS1oNs TOMORROW.

Chesapeake Beach-Trains daily IRON
District line, as per schedule In railroad
column.
steamer St Johns for forty mile trip
down the Potomac leaves 9TH street wharf
at pm.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
CITY ITEMS.

Warm Weather Drinks You'll Like.
Schweppe's Imported Ginger Beer. Slao
doz; Claret. soc II gal: Sheboygan GIN
ger Ale, 9oc doz.: X. s. Grape Juice. 500
at. Tel. NJ. 36ii. John T. Crowley, S3i 14th.
Evening star., 1912-09-03

Money to loan at and 6ec on real estate.
Frank T. Rawlings Co.. 1925 n. 7. ave-
Advt.
Evening star., 1912-09-03

Marine Band Music Every Night
at Chevy Chase Lake. Free dancing
Advt.
Evening star., 1912-09-03
CROWD AT FIELD GAMES|b|G SUM FOR PAVING
Athletic Features of Hyatts-
vile Labor Day Celebration
Prove Interesting.
peciaI Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
HYATTSVILLE. Nd. September 3, 1912.
The athletic features incident to the
Labor day celebration held in Wines
woods yesterday under the auspices of
the local volunteer fire department were
witnessed by more than 1000 persons
from this and neighboring towns.
Two base ball games were played In
the morning a team composed of men,
bers of the Mount Rainier fire department
defeated the local firemen by 9 to s. The
afternoon game was between the regular
team and club composed of married
men. The regulars won by 6 to 5.
Results Of Track Events.
The field and track events were novel
and highly amusing. The results:
5O-yard dash, for girls under sixteen
years-Ruth Diggs, first: Dorothy Diggs,
second. Time. Oh. 50-yard dash, boys
under sixteen years-Jo ohm Ballard, first;
Albert Snyder. second: James Rogers.
third. Time, OO9. Shoe race, boys under
sixteen years-John Devlin. first John G.
Holden, second; William A. Smith. third.
ried women-AIrs. Hitoffer. first: Mrs.
Alice Diggs. second; Mrs. A. G. Keegin,
third. Time, OLA 2-3 Fat mans race, 81
yards-Edward Devlin, first; Charles
Dom, second; John A. Johnson. third.
Time, OOS 1-5. Potato race, boys under
sixteen years-Stanley Crostwait, first:
Henry Hiser. second: James Rogers.
third. Time, 1.3O. Bicycle race. about
one-quarter mile-Edward Cars. first:
Robert Rogers. second: Maurice Hawk
shaw, third. Time. 800. Throwing ba sc
ball by women-Won by Miss Shryock.
20 feet. Sack race-Albert Snyder. first;
Henry Hiser. second; John Devlin, third.
1OO-yard dash, for fire department men,
bers only-O. A. Greager, first: Edward
Burn, second: John johnson, jr., third.
Time, O12. 1O0-yard dash, open to all
Luke Knight first: Benjamin Levine.
second; o. A. Greager, third. Time. OIL.
Clay pigeon shoot-C. NJ. w. Chapman.
first Us straight breaks; E. A. Fuller.
second 13 out Of 15); w. D. Porter,
third q out of 15.
Prizes were given first, second and
third in each event.
Evening star., 1912-09-03

Phone Your Want Ad to The Star,
Main 2440.
Evening star., 1912-09-03

Now Is just the Time to Talk WITH u
about any change In your heating plant.
F,berIy's Stove Store, rs 7th st. NV.