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Evening star., 1914-08-10
EDGAR B. sHERRILL DEAD.
Member Of Washington Bar Sue
cumbs at G. U. Hospital.

Edgar B. Sheriff. an attorney. died this
morning at 2 o'clock at the Georgetown
University Hospital, following an alb
dominal operation. He had been in deli
cate health for several years.
Funeral services will be held at the
residence Of Charles E. Hood, 1896 Har-
ward street northwest, Wednesday morn
ing, at 1920 o'clock. Interment will take
place in Glenwood cemetery.
Mr. Sheriff. was North Carolinian by
birth and forty-two years old. He re-
sided in this city for about twenty years.
He was a printer before he took up the
study of law and for a number of years
was proofreader in the government
printing Office, and during his service
there, was one of the editors of the Mes
sages and Papers of the Presidents, under
the direction Of the late James D. Rich
ardson. While engaged in that work he
began the study of law at Georgetown
University and graduated with the high
est honors in his class. Shortly after
his graduation he took up active
practice and became a member of the
firm Of Douglas. Baker & Sheriff.. where
he remained until his health broke down
about four years ago.
Mr.. Sheriff. is survived by his widow.
Evening star., 1914-08-10

After young man has been en-
weeks people begin to call him doc"
Evening star., 1914-08-10
NEW CHURCH Is OPENED.
Informal Dedication of All Souls Re.
ported a Success in Every Way.

The new building for the All Souls
P. E. Church at Cathedral and Connect-
cut avenues was opened yesterday with
simple ceremonies. After an address by
the rector. Rev. DIR. J. Mcbride Sterrett.
the regular services were held at IL
o'clock. a large congregation was pres
ent. which pronounced the informal
dedication success in every way.
The new building cost about $40. 900.
and is expected to be the civic center
for the surrounding community large
memorial organ has been installed un-
der the direction of H. H. Freeman,
organist of st. Johns P. f. Church.
Evening star., 1914-08-10
The Umpire

We mobbed the umpire t'other
dav. and chased him from the
park: he called the game at close
of day. because twas growing
dark. Our boys had Just begun
to swat the ball. to take the bun.
and then they had to leave the
lot, defeated by one run. Then
we arose, as though one man, and
chased the umpire thence; ah,
merrily the villain ran. and
climbed a ten-foot fence. Ger
meadow land, through growing
crop. we chased his frightened
nibs, and bottles, emptied of their
pop. collided with his ribs. And
bric-a-brac, and lifeless cats, and
chunks of brick and coal, we
threw. to reach the victims Stats,
and we had good control. oh,
YOU NAV say it was a crime, to
hound the umpire thus, but we
enioyed splendid time, and, fol-
lowing the fuss, we all were in a
cheerful mood. forgotten were
our woes, the heat in which we
long had stewed, the sweat that
soaked our clothes. We felt re-
freshed, and far behind our griefs
were blown away, and we were in
a frame of mind to face another
day. If you stranger are to
smiles, il life seems sad and blue,
lust chase an umpire seven miles,
and you'll be good as new.
WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1914-08-10
PLANS FOR ANNUAL OUTING.
Picnic Labor Day, Benefit of German
Orphan Asylum.

The August meeting Of the directorate
Of the German Orphan Asylum was
held yesterday afternoon in the board
room Of that institution on Good Hope
road southeast. with John r. Schneider,
president. in the chair. One of the
matters discussed was the annual pic
mic, to be held Labor Day, for the
purpose of raising funds to help defray
the current expenses of the institution.
The Ladies' Aid Society, OF which
Mrs. Katherine Barthel is the presi-
dent. will have charge of this event. An
old fashioned German supper will be
served in the afternoon. dacing will be
a feature and on the ground east OF
the main building a number of booths
will be erected from which will be sold
articles to eat and wear. Athletic
| contests will be arranged for the chill
dren.
Evening star., 1914-08-10
BREAK CAUSES DELAY.
trouble Experienced in Repairs to
the c. and O. Canal.

According to report, difficulty is being
had in closing the recent break in the
Chesapeake and Ohio canal located at a
point over 100 miles from this city. The
break occurred about ten days ago, and
the work of repairing it was at once
started. The broken banks were restor-
ed and water. was being let into the
waterway when the new bank gave
away, and the work had to be done over.
It is stated that the repairs are again
about finished. and it is expected that
coal-laden boats will begin to arrive
here in the later part Of this week.
This is the second serious break that
has occurred in the canal this season.
the former one. caused by the giving
away of a culvert under the bed of the
canal, tying up navigation for about ten
days. Two big barges are lying at
Georgetown to load coal as soon as the
fuel begins to arrive at the Georgetown
end of the waterway.
Evening star., 1914-08-10
GIVE THIRD OUTING SATURDAY
Employees of Interior Department
Bureau to Go to Indian Head.

A third outing of employees of the
Indian office and other bureaus of the
Interior Department Is to be given
on the steamer Frederick De Barry
leaving the foot of sth street south
west at 4 pm. Saturday, bound for
Indian Head. Cato Sells, commissioner
of Indian affairs, is scheduled to de-
liver an address.
A landing will be made at Bryans
point, where luncheon will be eaten.
Ice cream and iced tea will be served
free to ALL" it is said. Besides Com
missioner Sells, E. B. Merritt, assistant
commissioner, and Joseph D. Lee OF
Portland, Ore, are to speak. Numer-
ouY songs and recitations, together
with a varied musical program, will
be features of the outing.
Evening star., 1914-08-10
DIVORCE RATE DOUBLES
IN THE LAST EIGHT YEARS
Federal Report Says Actors Con-
tribute More Cases Than Those Of
Any Other Vacations
By Pop

The divorce rate in this country has
practically doubled in the last eight
years, according to latest statistics
from the census bureau. Ten years
ago. it is declared, there was only one
divorce to every twenty marriages. but
now the rate is one to twelve. Actors
are shown to have more divorces with
in their ranks than any other profes-
sion. and musicians are said to come
next
DR.. Joseph A. Hill Of the division OF
revisions and results of the census bu-
look upon the situation, however:
This country is not going to the
dogs. Divorce may be rallied at and
maltgned. but it Is not a sign Of de-
generacy. 1t is only a movement of the
times and a symbol of the new free
dom after which we are all striving ir
one way or another. 1t is a mark 0,
advancement. We are working out g
problem, the adjustment of the present
social laws to civilization which calls
for an entirely. different mode of life.
Women Awakening to Their Rights.
Women feel themselves to be self.
supporting. They are stirred by the
great movement of individualism which
has finally awakened China to a sense
Of it's power and which is keeping the
world at the simmering point today
She will not put up with the things
which she allowed to be crammet
down her throat not more than tel
years ago.
This is proven by the fact that WON
en- obtain more than two-thfrds of the
divorces granted You may say thai
this is only the outcome Of the double
sta andard of morals or the facts thai
men are naturally more british ant
immoral or immoral than women.
don't claim to know the underlying
reason-I merely give you the facts
What lies in the future remains to b'
seen, but / cannot see that divorce /.
an unmixed evil"
Evening star., 1914-08-10
NEW CHAPEL DEDICATED.
Initial Service Held Under Rev. c. T.
Warmers Direction.

At the initial service held in st. Pat
rick's Chapel of st. Adams parish, at
Foxhall and New Cut roads. yesterday
morning. Rev. W. C. Cady delivered the
dedication address, taking his text from
the Psalms. 1.-THE fool hath said In his
heart there is no God" Rev. Charles T.
Warner was in charge. and he was as
sisted by Mr.. Cady. A large congrega-
ton was present at both the morning
and evening services. as we'll as In the
afternoon
st. Patrick's Chapel was completed
about ten days ago. Its congregation
was organized in 1911, and for the past
three years 1t has occupied a rented
structure Rev. Charles T. Warner is
the pastor.
Evening star., 1914-08-10

Pyrometere. Schmidt. 1927 13th st.
Evening star., 1914-08-10
MANY AT "BUSH MEETING" )"
Visiting Ministers Deliver the Ser.
mons at Leesburg.

Special Correspondence OF The Star
LEESBURG. Va, August 1O.-A large
crowd attended the exercises at the Pur-
cellville bush meeting yesterday At
the morning service the Rev. James Can
non. D. D.. Of Richmond, delivered the
sermon, while the Rev. c. NJ Compiler Of
Lynchburg preached in the afternoon
and evening. There will be a moving
picture exhibit this evening"
Charles T. Tittman Of Washington and
Lawrence R. Lee of Leesburg. with Miss
Llias Janney of Leesburg as accom-
pan;st. will give song recital at Win
chester. Va, tomorrow evening.
Information has been received here of
the death in Houghton, Mich, Of Jonah
Orrison. formerly of Hamilton, Loudoun
county.
In the Loudoun County Base Ball
League series. Leesburs defeated the
Round Hill team Saturday. to 5. The
batteries were: Leesburg. Carter and TIL
lett: Round Hill, Herspergar and Adams
J. H. Jenkins has sold farm situated
about two miles northwest of Hillsboro,
and containing go acres. to R. Sagle for
$4,000.
Evening star., 1914-08-10
FINAL SERVICES TODAY
FOR c. H. HOLMEAD, SR.
Former Washington Resident, Who
Died in Wilmington, Buried
This Afternoon.

Funeral services were held this after
noon at o'clock at st. Paufs Churcn,
Rock Creek cemetery, for Charles II.
Holmead, who died Friday at the resi-
dence Of his son. Rev. Charles H
Holmead. jr., Wilmington, Del. Services
were conducted by Rev. William Tayloe
Snyder. The honorary pallbearers were
members of Camp No. III. NJ. c. v.
Mr. Holmead was born in this city
October 25. 1885. He graduated from
Rock Hill College. Ellicott City, Md,
when it was an Episcopal institution, and
his uncle Rev. Dr. Alfred Holmead, was
the president.
Begins Business Life as Bank Clerk.
He began his business career as a clerk
in the old banking house of Paris &
Mourse. formerly located on 18th street
near F street, Charles w. Paris. an
uncle. being his guardian. Later Mr..
Paris established him in business in Iowa,
where he remained until the outbreak OF
the civil war Sympathizing with the
south, he served in Virginia and Alabama
regiments, respectively. and at one time
was lieutenant in a company of sappers
and miners under Maj. Dunlop. AT the
formation of the Maryland line he served
in the 1st Maryland Artillery, under Capt
Clement, remaining in this command until
paroled at Appomattox. He was severely
wounded in both legs at Cold Harbor.
His Career Following the War.
After the war he was the bookkeeper
and cashier for the firm of Began and
Wylie at 7th and K streets northwest,
later going into business in that vicin-
ity for himself. In 1881 he entered the
government service. being employed in
the Smithsonian Institution. Since
1894 he devoted his declining years to
private interests and study. He was a
landscape artist of ability. His wife
formerly Miss Charlotte F. Chichester
of Virginia. died about six years ago
in this city at 1850 P street northwest.
Mr.. Holmead Is survived by two sons
Rev. Charles H. Holmead, jr, rector of
st. Johns Church. Wilmington, Del,
and Anthony Holmead of this city One
grandson. Henry Hoyt White Holmead
also survives him.
Evening star., 1914-08-10

Phone Your Want Ad to The star.
Main 2440.
Evening star., 1914-08-10

Lives of great men Oft remind us
that the book agent is still on the
inh
Evening star., 1914-08-10
ALTER VACATION PLANS.
Members Of Catholic University Fac.
ultv Abandon Trims TO Eurone.

Members of the faculty of the Cath
Ollie university, who have been con-
Quoting classes of the Sisters College.
which closed Friday. are now free to
take vacations until September %. A
number of the instructors planned to
go to Europe. but had to alter their
plans on account of the war.
Mgr. Thomas ]. Shahan is to re-
turn to the university shortly. now be-
ing in attendance at the convention of
the knights of Columbus in Pittsburgh
Rev. DIR. George A. Dougherty. the vice
president, expects to spend the greater
part of his vacation at the university
Evening star., 1914-08-10
RECEIVER FOR OPTICAL co.
Harry G. Kimball Named Pending
Action on Suit to Dissolve.

Justice Stafford appointed Harry q.
Kimball today as receiver Of the
George A Baker Optical Company pend
ing action on suit to dissolve the cor
poration. The appointment was based
on petition filed by George A. Baker
and NJ. A. Leese. two Of the three own
ers of the capital stock. who allege
insolvency. The assets are stated at
s1,798.28 and the liabilities at $2.751.17.
Attorneys NJ. D. Rosenberg and Harry
G. Kimban appear for the petitioners.
Evening star., 1914-08-10
A Plague Of Railroad Wreckers
From the St. Louis Post Dispatch.

It''ni tnc St- Lotf1s IOSt bispdtCH
1t IS report of political tribune
made for political purposes says Mr..
Mellen Of the interstate commerce COM
missions findings on the wreck of the
New Haven. The report shows that the
s93, 900 capitalization of the New Ha-
ven in 1903 had been raised to SAT-. 100000
In 1913 and that most of the S32i. 100000
increase was wasted. OF course. only a
political report could make such a state
Inent After remaining under the COM
plete control of Mr.. Mellen and his asso-
ciates during a period of marvellous pros
perity the roads stock has now fallen to
sou. Only political causes could ac-
count for such decline.
Evening star., 1914-08-10

Many a good story has been spoiled
by sticking to facts.
Evening star., 1914-08-10
HAMLIN SEES SUICIDE CAUSE.
Believes Lack of Charitable Interest
Is to Blame.

Representative Hamlin of Missouri.
who was the principal speaker at the
tent of the Fourth Presbyterian
Church last night. chose as his sub
ject "Our Relations to God and to Our
Fellow w-man" He blamed the lack of
charitable interest in the under dog"
among his more fortunate brothers In
the United States for the astounding
prevalence OF suicide in this country.
Practical help, he maintained. would
be rewarded in a practical way, and
the redemption Of thousands OF good
men could be accomplished by the
knowledge that there was someone in
the world who was interested in any
way in their welfare.
Evening star., 1914-08-10
breaches First Sermon Here.

Rev. Father NJ. J. Riordan preached
his first sermon yesterday as pastor of
the Church of the Immaculate Concep-
ton. Father Riordan was appointed
from St. Charles Church, Pikesville.
Nd, week ago, but had been delayed
in his arrival here. He was celebrant at
mass yesterday morning.
Evening star., 1914-08-10
Personal to RiYermen,

Capt j. T. Williams. master Of the
schooner Jennie D. Bell at Alexandria
has gone to Bethel. Del, for a few days
on a visit to his family.
H ]. Hallam, confidential clerk for l..
A. Clarke & Son. 10th street wharf. has
gone to Woodstock, Va, to remain a
week with friends.
Capt George Stanford. master of the
schooner Martin Wagner, at Baltimore
with grain, has returned to his post of
duty. after spending few days with his
family here.
Capt Robert Riggin. master of the
schooner Edwin and Maude, at Baltimore
with lumber, has gone to his home at
Bethel, Del, to spend a short vacation.
Evening star., 1914-08-10
RECEIVES SHOT IN LEG.
Fannie Chisley Admits Talking to
Another Mans Sweetheart

Fannie Chisley, colored. was shot in
his left leg yesterday morning while at
his home at Glymont, Md. He came to
the city on a steamer. and last night
was taken to Emergency Hospital. Asked
for an explanation of the shooting, the
wounded man said he was talking to
another mans sweetheart when the man
shot him.
Evening star., 1914-08-10

The easiest way not to settle dis
,ute is to go to law about 1t.
Evening star., 1914-08-10
Speed Laws Enforced.
QUOTATIONS ON FISH.
Prices at Municipal Wharf Market
Announced.

Today's quotations for the municipal
fish market as given out by the depart
ment of weights, measures and markets
of the District, were as follows:
Bluefish, pound, S to 10 cents; butter
fish. pound, cents; catfish. pound. Z
cents; croakers. pound, s cents; clans.
dozen. II to IA cents; crab meat. quart,
20 to 80 cents: hard crabs, dozen, 20 to
% cents: halibut, pound. 10 to 20 cents;
macherel. pound, 15 cents; white perch.
pound, 15 cents; rockdsh, pound, 15
cents, and trout, pound, 5 to 8 cents.
Evening star., 1914-08-10
PoL1CEwoMAN ILL FROM HEAT
Stricken While on Duty and Rushed
to HOSPITAL.

Mrs. E. NJ Keys. one Of the six police
women connected with Maj. Sylvesters
force, was taken sick last night while
on duty at the first precinct station. She
was removed to Emergency Hospital.
where 1t was found she was suffering
rom heat prostration.
The patient was able to go to her
home at 446 K street northwest after
she had received treatment.
Evening star., 1914-08-10
Will Hold Union Services.

The final sermon for the summer by
Rev. John Van schaick was preached at
the II o'clock service in the Universalist
Church. 18th and L streets, yesterday
morning DIR. Van Schaick will begin his
vacation this week. going to northern
points. Throughout the remainder of the
summer the united congregations of the
Unitarian and Universalist churches will
be in charge of the Rev. DR.. LIE Grand
Powers.
Evening star., 1914-08-10
Files Petition In Bankruptcy.

Frederick W. Leonhardt. electrical
contractor. filed today petition in vol
untary bankruptcy. He lists his debts
at s4,27999 and estimates his assets at
s246713 Attorneys Henry F. Wood
petitioner.
Evening star., 1914-08-10

Washington, ID. e., Aug. 4, 1914.
To MANAGEMENT f. F. v. Lunch,
zoos Pennsylvania Ave.
Dear Sir:
1 desire to state that the eggs we
are suDplyins you are from our best
ne,rhy stOcIx the same as we supply
the leading hotels and our best trade.
Very truly yours. JAS. F. OYSTER.
HOW,S THISf
o aova fried boiled scrambled or omelette.
with hot bread, 10c; y iced cantaloupe, Sc;
coffee, sc.
some breakfast for Zoe. eh?
Evening star., 1914-08-10
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED.
Reorganization Meeting Of Home
and Foreign Missionary Society.

The following officers were elected at
the reorganization meeting Of the Home
and Foreign Missionary Society, held
last night at Shiloh Baptist Church:
President Mrs. NJ. M. Waldron: vice
president, Mrs. Florence Glow Carpen-
ter; secretary. Mrs. Carrie w. Peter
son; assistant secretary, Miss Ida B.
Clements; corresponding secretary,
Gabriel Mockabee; treasurer. Mrs. Alice
Carroll.
Two members. Misses Clarice Good
en- and Martha Campbell. are preparing
to go to Africa as missionaries.
Evening star., 1914-08-10
Catholics to Observe Feast Day.

Arrangements are being made in all
the Catholic churches in the District
for the observance of the feast Of the
Assumption. Saturday. Benediction will
follow the last mass. and the day is to
be a holy day Of obligation.
Evening star., 1914-08-10
IS SLIGHTLY IMPROVED.
DR.. Henry Gannett a Patient at
GEORGETOWN University Hospital.

Dr. Henry Gannett. founder and presi-
dent of the National Geographic Society,
who is Ill at Georgetown University Hos
pital was reported last night to be rest
ing comfortably. his condition being
slightly improved.
DIR. Gannett has been in poor health
for several years and was taken to the
hospital several days ago, on his return
from Wernersville. Pa, where he has
been in a sanitarium.
Evening star., 1914-08-10
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Many a good story has been spoiled
by sticking to facts.
A true martyr doesn't advertise.
Most family hotels have all the dis
comforts of home.
The easiest way not to settle a dis
pute is to go to law about 1t.
Lives of great men Oft remind US
that the book agent is still on the
job.
Most people talk too much-and not
always because they have something
to say.
No matter how well you do a thing
you are sure to hear more complaints
than compliments.
After a young man has been EN-
ployed in q drug store couple OF
weeks people begin to call him Doc .
onoe in a great while you hear 9
man say, IT'S a shame to take the
money" but he always takes 1t, Just
the same.
While the easy-going individual ii
trying to figure out which is the bes-
foot to put forward the strenuous mar
proceeds to get there with both feet
Evening star., 1914-08-10
THROUGH FIELD AND WOOD.
Washington Wanderlusters on Long
Walk Yesterday Afternoon,

Across fields, through woods. along
one or two well paved streets and
through portions of the Zoo and Rock
Creek parks, Washington wanderlusters
hit the trail" yesterday. Walter Paige
was the leader.
The walk was an unusually long one
and afforded view of many objects
of interest as well as beautiful scenes
and vistas.
Plans for night hike are now being
made, which will be announced later.
Evening star., 1914-08-10
Postpone Home Rule Meeting

The mass meeting In support of the
home rule movement in Ireland which
was scheduled to be held yesterday by
the United Irish League was postponed.
A new date for the meeting Is expected
to be announced some time this week.
Evening star., 1914-08-10
BAND CONCERT.

AZ Judiciary Park this even
ing at 1880 o'clock.
Fifth u. g. Cavalry Band. W. J.
Cain, leader.
March, Birthday Ovation"
Kuhne
Overture, Poet and Peasant"
Suppe
Caprice. Among the Lilies"
Frey
Excerpts from Tales of Hoff-
mann" "............... Onenbach
Waltz, wedding of the
Winds" Hall
(a) Sextette from Lucia" Verdi
tb) Quartette from "Rigoletto."
Verdi
Medley Of popular songs. RE
mick's Hits, No. 18". .Lampe
March, THE Thunderer" ..Sousa
Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1914-08-10
Many Visit Washington Monument

More than GOO persons visited the
Washington Monument yesterday, the
second Sunday it has been open. The
Monument is now kept open Sundays be-
TWEEN 1890 and 4:3O. A large percentage
of those at the structure yesterday were
Washingtonians.
Evening star., 1914-08-10
Parcel Post Information by Phone.

Postmasters have been specifically au-
thorized by the First Assistant Postmas-
ter General to furnish patrons informa-
ton by telephone Of the rates Of post
age. method Of packing, ETC.. of parcel
post mail.
Evening star., 1914-08-10
Miss Braendle's Art Illumination.

Nineteen large panels in art illumi-
nation have just been completed by
Miss Braendle of 1886 10th street north
west. The title the work is. "A Christ
Child Legend" Miniatures are numer-
Gus in the marginal designs.
Evening star., 1914-08-10
His Career Following the War.

s1!oo to Frederick, Hagerstown and
Keedysville for Antietam and return.
Leave Washington. Baltimore and Ohio
Is am, Sunday. August 16. Returning
same day.-Advertisement.