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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
MOTORS FOR MAIL MEN.
Postmaster General Burleson Let's
Contract for Forty Machines.

Contracts for forty motor vehicles to
- used for collecting and delivering
nail have been let by Postmaster Cen
rial Burleson
The White Motor Car Company of
leveland was awarded the contract to
,urnish twenty four-wheel vehicles of
800 pounds capacity at s2,0s0 each.
Fhey are to be delivered within sixty
lays
The Wagenhals Motor Car Company
II Detroit was awarded a contract to
urnlsh twenty three-wheel wagons of
100 pounds capacity at 1925 each The
senicles are to be delivered within
.hirty days.
These vehicles are TO be used in va
fous cities of the country. Heretofore
ne uepartinent mas rented the motor
rehicles which have been In use
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
HELD FOR OBSERVATION,
Well-to-Do Jersey City Man Acts
Strangely to Police.

An elderly man called at the harbor
police precinct last night and asked to
be directed to the Jersey City ferry. He
seemed to imagine he was in New York
and stated that he wanted to go to
his home at 1O7 Charles street, Jersey
City.
MY name is John Maier,' he said,
land I'm sixty-four years Old
The stranger said he left his home yes
terday, spent the day at Gettysburg and
was returning home He added that he
had been the driver of an ice wagon. and
a bank book found among his effects
showed he had deposited considerable
money In Jersey City bank.
Maier was held on suspicion that his
mind was affected. and was taken to
Washington Asylum Hospital for obser-
walton. The police notified relatives of his
whereabouts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
REPORTED IMPROVED.
Luther Bedford, Who Planned 40
Day Fast, Receivers.

The condition of Luther Bedford Of
New York, who is at the Washington
Asylum Hospital, under treatment. fol-
lowing fast Of thirty days. is today re-
ported to be improved.
Bedford planned to fast forty days, but
was unable to stand the hunger longer
and ate a hearty meal last Thursday.
which resulted in his mind giving away.
and he was taken to the hospital from
the home of his friend, Charles w. Paff-
low, at Takoma Park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
BEAUTY IN BLOOMS.
Hydrangea Bush in Washington
Yard Object Of Interest.

With more than two hundred and fifty
blooms covering 1t, a hydrangea plant
in the yard of Mr.. and Mrs. David d.
Bowen, III street northeast, is, in the
opinion Of some who have seen 1T. an
example Of what little care and work
will do toward making Washington yards
more beautiful AS symmetrical as an
open umbrella and nearly solid mass
Of pink, blue, lavender and white flowers,
1t presents a sight which Is decidedly at
tractive.
The plant is seven feet in diameter. 1t
was planted ten years ago. but winter
before last froze during one Of the cold
SPELLS and had to be cut down, leaving
only the roots. The heat Of the sun re-
Gently has scorched some Of the top
most blooms. Large numbers of promising
buds still cover the plant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01

ReiSfnger'D
Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream. SID Per
gal: 6Oc a gal Phone NJ 276s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
EBENEZER REDUCES DEBT.
Colored N. E. Church Ends Ninety.
Day Canvas for Funds.

The financial campaign which has been
on among the members of Ebenezer Col
ored Methodist Episcopal Church for the
past ninety days has just been closed,
with total of S4,159. 10 raised.
Rev. w. H. Deane, the pastor. was in
charge of the campaign, and announced
today that the amount raised will be ap-
piled to the church debt at once The to-
tai debt on the church was IS, 400; in two
years, by strenuous work on the part of
the pastor and members, 1t has been re-
duced to 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
HADN'T DONE A THING.
Albert Dorsey Objects to Another So.
iourn at Occoduan.

Albert Dorsey went back to the work
house yesterday for thirty-day So
journ.
IT don't mind going down when I has
did somethin', jedge." Albert said, but
I don't like to go when nothin' amt
happen at ALL"
How many times have you been to
Occoquan?" Judge Aukam asked.
deed 7 don't know, your honor. but
/ been Ec,E' to the workhouse since long
before Oc'Guan was there. But l amt
been engagin in no disorderly conduc',
your honor"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
School May Get It's Piano.

piano IS furniture. rules George r
Downey. controller OF the Treasury. Cit
ng the dictionary and presidents in law
u his decision made public yesterday
His finding opens the way for the Ma
uonal Training School for Boys to Dur
chase such musical instrument for .F~,
building, the latest built family building
OF the institution. out of an availabie
$3.50 approximation from Congress for
furniture. William NJ Schuster nras,
dent Of the board of trustees, raised the
question OF the availability of this APP
preparation, in q recent inquiry addressed
" III" controller of the Treasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
MEDAL FOR DIR. BROOKS.
Awarded by French Geographical
Society for Alaskan Work.

DR. Alfred H. Brooks, chief of the
Alaskan division Of the United States
geological survey, has been presented
~ Secretary Lane. in the Iatter's ONCE.
WITH the gold medal awarded DR.. Brooks
~ the French Geographical Society for
his studies In Alaska
Many of the bureau chiefs Of the In
.crlor department., as well as friends of
Dr.. Brooks, were present at the cere-
Monies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
SUES MAYNARD A. BAYLES.
Wife Seeks Absolute Divorce,
Maiden Name and Alimonv.

Mrs. Mabel c. Bayles has filed suit
for an absolute divorce from Maynard
A. Bayles an automobile salesman
They were married February 26, 1907
and separated last September
The wife complains that her husband
failed to support her and she was
obliged to seek employment to procure
the necessaries of life. She charges
he took 10y rides" with the correspond
ent In an automobile on the speedway
She asks alimony and the right to re-
sumo her maiden name. Mabel c. Che
ney. Attorneys Leckie, Cox & Kratz
appear for the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
ALLIANCE A FACTOR
IN HOUSEFLY FIGHT
District housekeepers' 0rgani-
cation to Take Up Question
of E Eradication.

The Housekeepers' Alliance of Wash
ington. an organization of women who
are conducting a scientific investigation
of domestic problems, may become q big
factor In driving the heusefly cut Of the
Capital.
Two committees Of the asseciation-that
on cooperation, OF which AIRS. Frederick
Leslie Ranseme il chairman, and another
dealing with eivies and sanitation, Of
which Miss Georgia l. Robertson is
chairman-have taken up the question Of
interesting the members Of the alliance
generally In the Importance Of fly Grad
ication.
They hope to be able to convince their
associates that every regulated house.
hold should be provided with one or more
fly traps and that homemade devices of
this character are az effective - those
bought In stores.
Mrs. Ransome, in fact, now has in OPP
which IL said to havs proved highly eff
feetive in catching the wary disease
spreadsrs. The ee'ttr!vRnce has been in
spec sp;sStsd ey DR.: John L: Norris Of the Dis,
IL pronounced by that official to be an
unusually practical design,
Stars Efforts Gratifying.
It II twenty-four inches long. twelve
inches hish and eight inches wide. The
screen used II the ordinary wire mos
quito screen. The upper part Of the box
serves as a receptacle, which the flies
enter through tho openings in the top
Of the middle portion. mode Of screen
and shaped like the roof Of a house.
Under this Is the Dashboard, upon which
rest two tin bait pans. Files caught
IN the upper part. or receptacle. may be
destroyed by immersing that part of
the trap in hot water.
Both Mrs. Ransome and Miss Roberts
are enthusiastic over the gratifying re-
suits that have followed The Stars
efforts to interest Washingtonians in the
Importance Of abolishing the fly and
believe the undertaking can be carried
to an entirely successful end.
1t Is their intention to make report
to the alliance on some Of the more
practical fiy-destroying methods that
may be employed by householders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
EACH PAID DOLLAR FEE.
Colored Women Allege Swindle by
Man Who Promised Employment.

Twenty-Five young colored women
were at Union station yesterday to
meet a colored man who had employed
them to go to Ocean Grove, N. J., to
serve as Mattresses
Their employer failed to meet them.
and Inquiries made by them led the po-
lice to make an investigation. The
women had each deposited 81 with the
unidentified man, they stated, and they
appealed to the police to get their
money from him.
A message sent out by the police asks
Tor the mans arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
Tugs and lows.
Memoranda.

Schooner The Josephine is chartered to
load lumber at Port Tampa. Fla. for this
city; schooner Maud S. is in Chicomuxen
creek loading cord wood for the dealers
here: schooner Joseph Whiting is reported
a river point to load shells for the crush
ing plant at Alexandria: schooner Ira
Crockett is at a Maryland point loading
lumber for the dealers here: schooner j.
P. Robinson is in Upper Machodoc creek
to load back TO this city. barge Clara
Brooks, with railroad ties from the Poto-
mac river. is at Philadelphia: schooner
Two Sisters is at Maryland point TO load
pine lumber for the Washington market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
Absolute Divorce for Mrs. Mangum.

Mrs. Alma X. Mangum was awarded
yesterday decree of absolute divorce
from Charles r. Mangum. The order.
signed by Justice Anderson gives the
wife custody of their only child and d.
reefs the husband TO pay $50 a month
for the care of the child during minority.
Attorneys NJ. Duckett 4 Son represented
the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
Funeral Services for Mrs. Sparks.

Funeral services for Mrs. Abbie Power
Sparks. wife of j. Ernest Sparks. who
died Sunday, will be held at O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon at her late residence,
$40 Rittenhouse street northwest. Rev.
DIR. Earle Whitley, pastor of the Vermont
Avenue Christian Chuch. will ofhciate.
Interment will be in Rock Creek ceme-
terry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01

Low Rates California and ReturD
During summer and early fall; return
different route; most liberal stopover priv
ileges; standard sleeping cars daily; cool
rattan upholstered tourist sleeping cars:
personally conducted; daily except Sun
day: berth, 50; section, 1920. Washing
Sunset route, 906 F; 7O5 18th. A. j.
Poston. General ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
SCORES AT DARTMOUTH.
Henry D. Abbott, Western High
Graduate. Makes Record.

Henry D. Abbott Of this city was one
OF the honor graduates at Dartmouth Col
lege this year. making the best record in
mathematics ever set in the college, He
was valedictorian OF his class. He was
graduated from Western High School in
1909.
Mr.. Abbott Is a son Of Col. Frederick v.
Abbott and grandson of Gen Henry L.
Abbott. both Of whom won high rank as
students at West Point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
WOULD SELL SYNAGOGUE
Eighth Street Property Offer
ed to AImas Temple of the
Mystic Shrine.

At recent meeting of Almas Temple
ton was received from an officer of the
Washington Hebrew Congregation to sell
it's property at Sth street northwest at a
figure that. was deemed attractive. Poten-
tate Gibbs, upon motion, appointed a
committee of twelve. headed by William
T. Galliher, to look into the matter and
report to the shrine.
Mr.. Galliher said today the proposition
that had been made was simply tenta-
tive, and that before the committee
could make any report it would be neces-
sary to receive something definite from
the Washington Hebrew Congregation or
its board of directors, and that this prob
ably would take from ten days to two
weeks.
Special Session May Be Called.
Potentate James T. Gibbs of Almas
Temple said the matter was in the hands
of the committee, and that If its report
justified it a special session of Almas
Temple probably would be called to con-
slider the report, otherwise the matter
would lie over until the fall. He also
said that Almas Temple has at present
no building fund. but that substantial
donations had been offered in case it
We're deemed eXpedient to purchase the
property.
While it is doubted by some of the
knowing one in Almas Temple that the
Eighth Street Temple will be large
shrine. still the tentative offer that has
been made is considered a tempting one
for the sake of investment. At present
the subject is involved in much doubt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
Rumor Of Another Change.

$5.O5 to Gettysburg, Pa.-5Oth Ami
versary Of battle. Baltimore and Ohio
railroad Tickets sold June % to July 4,
valid for return until July 10. j. Tickets
permit stopover at keedysville for An
tietam battlefield. in either or both direc-
ons.-Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
Will Address London Society.

At London he will address the newly
organized London Society. which aims to
promote modern civic development for
that great city, and at which time he will
tell of the beauties OF Washington, the
American capital.
In the party are included city officials.
members Of commercial organizations and
civic societies from various parts Of thiA
country, all engaged in definite civic work,
who take the trip In search OF ideas that
may be applied to the best development
of American cities.
BY direction of the State Department,
American cOnsuls at the points to be
visited have been instructed to give such
assistance to the party as possible. 1t
is proposed that this tour shall be but the
first of series covering several seasons,
in which other European centers of civic
advance will be visited and studied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
PORT Of GEORGETOWN
LOSES ANCIENT RANK
Beginning Today It Passes Un-
der Control Of Collector
at Baltimore.

The port of Georgetown. greatly de-
clined from its past Importance. today
entered upon q minor existence as part OF
the customs district Of Maryland, and
a port subordinate to Baltimore. head
quarters for the collector Of the district.
Whitfield Mckinley. s0lored, the col
lector of customs for tho port Of George
town. whose term Of four years has still
a year to run. by the reorganization Of
the customs service. effective today, II
legislated out Of office. Deputy Collector
Koogle. who has held that post for a
quarter OF century, now takes charge of
the SUPPORT. without change In title. but
with perhaps q substantial increase in
pay.
Many Collectors Lose Jobs.
The machinery by which the govern
ment collects 100000 annually In
tariff duties 10 revolutionised by the most
drastic reorganization ever attempted.
put into effect today. BY q sweeping con-
solidation the number Of customs dis
tricts, grown to 1872 during the nafions
history has been reduced to 40 and lib
collectors Of customs lose their positions.
officials estimate that the reorGanixa-
ton will result In an annual saving OF
between $4,000 and 100000 In the cost
of collecting the duties. Because OF am
DlguouS pnrdSeoioSs Az ZIG law o3uAAi -
ing the reform. officials are still unable to
determine whether Congress contemplated
a saving Of $4,000 or 100000 by the
reorganization.
Lose Rich PerQuisites.
Collectors Of customs on the Canadian
border. who for years have enjoyed per-
quisites from the sale Of manifests and
other customs blanks to importers. aggre-
eating, 1t is said. at least 100000 an
nually, will be deprived of this gratuity
by the reorganization. These collectors
will receive now only their statutory sal
aries ranging from $500 to 5000
year.
These perquisites, it is declared. in
some instances netted collectors $4,000
annually. The government in future will
sell the blanks at 1 cent each or permit
importers to furnish their own forms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT,
Arrivals.

Schooner T. j. Parks. cord wood from a
Maryland point, at 18th street wharf for
j. II. Carter & Co.; schooner Hattie and
Francis, at 9th street wharf with pine
lumber from Nomini creek for johnson
& Wimsatt; schooner Carrie Revell, cedar
posts. at 10th street wharf for K. Madi-
son Hall: schooner Bessie Ford, at an
Eastern branch wharf with cord wood
for Robert Murphy; schooner Oakland,
wood from a Potomac landing, at 18th
street wharf for J. H. Carter & Co.:
schooner Edith Verrail, railroad ties from
Nomini. at 10th street wharf for E. NJ.
Hall: schooner Oscar. cord wood from a
river point at 10th street wharf for l..
A. Clarke & Son; schooner Mary Ann
Shea. lumber from Aqua creek for John
son & Wimsatt.
Departures.
Schooner Richard Tall, light, from Alex
andria for Upper Machodoc creek to load
pulp wood and return: schooner Eleanor
Russell. from Alexandria for Chicomuxen
creek with merchandise: barge Wicomico.
light, from Georgetown for Port Tobacco
creek to load for Philadelphia: schooner
Hattie and Francis. light. for Nomini to
load railroad ties for Philadelphia: barges
Breton and Rappahannock, light, from
Georgetown for Chesapeake bay points to
SSuOOHcT 1nHui GU May h6hes iol q
lower river point to load for this city;
barge H. l.. Neff. light, from Alexandria
for Baltimore: power boat Maude. mer-
chandise for Fort Washington.
Tugs and lows.
Tug Southern sailed with three barges
from this city and Alexandria for Chesa-
peake bay points: tug James o. Carter
sailed, towing light barge for Nanjemoy
creek; tug Capt. Toby arrived towing
two canal towage company boats from
Indian Head for Georgetown: tug Rosa
lie arrived with lighters at 9th street
wharf: tug Advance will go to Baltimore
to take up towing work on Chesapeake
bay: District tug General Warren. towing
lighters from Occoquan workhouse. tug
Selectman arrived at Georgetown with
tow of lighters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
Special Session May Be Called.

Summit Point Wadesville and Win
chester and return. Sunday, July G.
Baltimore and Ohio r. r. from Union
Station, Washington. d. c., at $40 am.
Returning same day-Adyertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
Senorita Calvo to Take Veil

Senorita Maria Calvo. eldest daughter
Of the minister of Costa Rica and Nine.
Calvo, tomorrow Will take the Veil at
wood. y. Y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
AMERICAN CIVIC WORKERS
GO ABROAD FOR STUDY
Richard B. Watrous Accompanies
Delegation for Two Months Tour
Of European Cities.

Accompanying some twenty members Of
the American Civic Association. from
various parts Of the United States, Rich
ard b. Watrous. secretary Of the Amer1-
can Civic Association Of this city. will
leave New York tomorrow for q two
month tour of European cities.
The purpose of the tour Is to observe
and study civic conditions and the things
that have been done In European cities
in the development OF parks, Fairgrounds
and bouleyards, in comprehensive city
planning, and In the administration Of
the various departments Of public works.
which have to do in particular with the
Of cleanly and healthful liv-
ing conditions.
While Mr.. Watrous will be studying
conditions with q View to the application
of many ideas to cities in general In
America, he will also devote considerable
time to observing housing conditions in
the capital cities Of the countries he
visits. with particular reference to the
local situation In Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
BAND CONCERT.

This evening at I'D o'clock,
Iowa Circle. by the L. 8.
Engineer Band
Principal Musician Wintermeyer,
Conductor.
March, lie Chasseur' .Parson
Overture. Raymond" Thomas
Waltz. 'LOveland" . Hoffman
Prelude. chorus and ballet,
from "Das Pensionat" Slnpe
THE Three Little Finches," for
wood instruments. king
Melodie. "Un Peu glamour" .Silesu
Selection, "Gloconda" .....PonchielH
Medley March, Row. Row,
How" Monaco
THE Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
Burns Hands With Caustic Soda.

Walter B. Hamil. twenty-six years old,
1917 LIST street southwest. burned his
hands with caustic soda yesterday aft
ernoon while working in a laundry in
South Washington. He went home and
had his burns dressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01

Fireworks for the 4th.
Wholesale & Retail. Herfurth's. Alex, Va.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
CITY ITEMS.
Making Ixans for .The Fourth.

Don't overlook Heurichs Beers. They're
the right beverages for you to celebrate
with-every drop pure-aged 6 to 10
months. doz. Maerzen or Senate $1.15
Ulager, s1-5O) Bot. rebate. Soc Tel. ". 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01

Chevy Chase Lake More Popular
than ever. Marine Band music, dancing
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
Entire Estate Left to Wife.

The entire estate OF George H Warner
is left to his wife. Annie M. Warner. by
the provisions of his WILL dated August
g. 1896. She is also named as executrix
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01

The "Best Seller" the Grocer Handles
is Meinbergs Top Noch' Bread A clean,
sayory loaf that every one likes. Try ii.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01

Solos, Baking Powder.
Superior to any other at any price.
2Jc a pound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01

Special Trim Made "in Hurry"
Our own machines-quick work at fair
prices Phone Eisinger Bros, 2109 eth NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01

Money to loan at 5 and 69S on real estate
Frank T. Rawlings Co., 1425 N. 7. ave.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
For IndiGesti0n

Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate.
little In water before meals gives a
grateful relief from distress after eating
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01
LOCAL MENTION.


AMuSEMENTS TON1GHT.
Columbia-The Columbia Players, In
I'm Mizzoura." s15 pm.
PoIrs-Poli Players. In The Talker"
Sis pm.
Glen Echo Park-Outdoor amusement
and dancing.
Chevy Chase Lake-Marins Band con-
cert and dancing
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.
Chesapeake Beach-Trains daily from
District line, as per schedule In rail-
road column.
Steamer ST Johns for Colonial Beach
leaves 9Th street wharf at a m.
The Bread That's Delivered To Your
home in sanitary wrappers-Inaoe
with milk-1Oc a loaf-as delicious as
cake. OR. IL you prefer. there's Holmes
homemade Bread at &c loaf-delivered
in secure paper bags. Just phone NJ
1897. or postal HOLMES BAKERY,
1O7 F street
Reisinger's
Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream. SLID per
gal: 6Oc a gal Phone M 2I6s.
Line. 1856. Open All Night. Line. 1861.
Tyree's. 18th and III SITS. ne. Druggists
Reliable Roof Repairing.
A. Ebery's Sons. 71S 9Th st. NV
Phone Your Want Al to The star.
Main 24IO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01

Phone Your Want Ad to The Star.
Main 244O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-01

Jacks again; we Sign foF WOODS and creeks All
industry goes glimmcring; we think of woodlands
shimmering away from dust and heat of robins
Gardening labor's beyond pardoning,
and idleness is sweet. The call Of things prir,or.
dial insistent is and cordial. insstent, loud and
clear: the daily grinds too rigorous; fellow
can't be vigorous when summertime is here A
mnrain on this laboringi We surely should oe
neighboring with birds and bumblebees; we sure
ly should Be bordering on Natures works and
of us arc busted all, and things are SO adjusted
III r.oooA ,.t.e %t,a mira Al.