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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-09
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

dream Is not enough to convict q
person of robbery in the Police Court
This was brought out when John II. De
Vaughn of 1913 9Th street told Judge
Mullowny he had a dream that Simon
Brown. colored, was one of two men
who had robbed him. Simon was
charged. with Frank Mike, with having
taken $50 from De Vaughn. Detective
Gilfoyle testified Mike confessed taking
the money, saying Simon had aided
him. The court dismissed the charge
against Simon and held Mike for the
action of the grand jury in $4,000
bonds.
Richard p. Chambers was arrested
yesterday by Detectives Helan and
Pratt on a charge of making a hand
book on the races. He gave bond of
$1,000 at the Police Court for his ap-
pearance. The arrest was made on a
warrant sworn to by Milton B. Nc
Williams of 1906 LIST street
Raymond A. Thompson of 1921 18th
street has dog which he must dispose
of within a week. During the time al
lowed him by Judge Mullowny in the
Police Court today for the disposal of
the dog he is to keep it confined in his
cellar. Complaint was made in court
yesterday by several witnesses that the
dog barked and annoyed them.
The newly elected officers of Ed
brooke Chapter of the Knights of Saint
Paul or Kappa Sigma Pi were at Ten
leytown last evening at 1880. The fol-
lowing took the oath of office: Herbert
Fawcett. Elmer GoebeI. Russell Birch,
Charles Derrick, Robert Scroggins,
Lawrence Harry, Gilbert Vaux, Freder-
lex Robey and John Walther The
chapter was instituted six months ago
and now has enrolled forty-one mem
bers. all regular attendants of Ed
brooke NJ. E. Sunday school
A swimming meet. In which women
and girls will be the participants, will
be held at the municipal swimming pools
Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock Po-
llceman F. j. Drummer will have charge
of the meet. He expects fully 200 per
sons will take part in the several
events.
Suit to recover s1.40O has been filed
In the District Supreme Court by
Athanasios D. Kalomiris against his
brother, George D. Kalomiris The
plaintiff allages that he gave his
brother S1,4oo to invest in a half in
terest in land in Greece. He declares
that the brother bought the property
in his own name. and the plaintiff
wants his money back. He is repre-
scented by Attorneys Z. F. Colloday and
Soterios Nicholson.
Miss Elizabeth Freeman. who inves-
tigated the Waco lynching, will speak
at Metropolitan A. NJ. E. Church. NJ
street between 18th and 18th streets
northwest, Friday night at o'clock
The Petworth women's Club will hold
it's postponed carnival tonight at the
Petworth Public School grounds. sth
and Shepherd streets northwest A
second part of the carnival is sched-
uled for Monday night. Everything
was in readiness for the affair last
night. but the committee was forced
to postpone it on account of wet
grounds.
Lightning yesterday afternoon dam
aged the residences of DIR. Arthur n
Meloy, 2+o9 Nichols avenue, and d. A.
Lusby, his next-door neighbor. 1t was
about $50 o'clock when the houses
were struck, and the roof of each
structure was damaged to the extent
of about 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-09
Asks $25. 600 for Cracked Skull.

Henry c. Page. through Attorne,
Frederic r. Whippler. has filed suit In
the Supreme Court Of the District OF
Columbia against the J. Maury Dove
Company, Incorporated, for $4,000
damages, on account of injuries alleged
tn have been sustained by him March
II. An iron bar, Weighing twenty-five
hounds. used as a lever for workine
the cutoff Of a coal shute. fell upon his
head, causing a deep wound to the
bone Of the skull and fractur1ng the
skull near the base. permanently in
turing him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-09
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT,
Arrivals.

Powerboat Dewey, watermelons from
the lower river, at 11th street wharf
for the market here: schooner Richard
Tall. at 10th street wharf from Upper
Machodoc with railroad ties for Clarke
& Son: schooner Mary Ann Shea. at 9th
street wharf from Aqua creek with
lumber for Johnson & Wimsatt: schoon
er Avalon. at Alexandria with shells
from Kinsale for the Bryant crushing
plant: schooner Eleanor Russell cord
wood from Chicomuxen creek. at 10th
street wharf for Clarke & Son; steamer
Northland. from Norfolk and Old
Point to the Norfolk and Washington
steamboat Company: steamer Graft
tude. from Mattox creek and Colonial
Beach to the Potomac and Chesapeake
Steamboat Company
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-09
Dates for Civil Service Exams.

The United States civil service COM
mission has announced the following
examinations:
October - Sawyer, Indian service,
$40 to $1,000 per annum, for duty at
Tongue River, Mont.
October - Junior architectural
draftsman, Treasury Department, 81, 900
year; scientific assistant, bureau Of
fisheries. 5000 to $1.400 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-09
Commandant at Local Barracks,

Col Mason NJ. Patrick, commanding
the list Regiment Of Engineers at
Brownsville Laredo and Eagle Pass.
Tex. has been relieved from further
duty in the Southern Department and
is ordered to this city to assume COM
mand of the Engineer School and OF the
most of Washington barracks. His or
ders are believed to indicate the early
return of the 1st Regiment to Wash
ington barracks. which is their regular
station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-09
For Rebuilding Of Occoquan.

Laden with lime. cement and other
material. the Clarke holster Boo Hoo
has left here in tow for Occoquan,
where the material she has aboard will
be used in reconstructing buildings re-
Gently destroyed by fire. Much of the
material to be used will be shipped
from this city, by water. to Occoquan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-09
All Moneys Expended.

| All available appropriations for the i'm
provement of reservations were expended
| in making additional improvements in
twenty-one improved reservations, in fur
Their improving thirteen partially improved
reservations. and In improving one unim-
proved reservation. A new lodgehouse
was constructed in Garfield park and the
old lodgehouse was moved to Willow
Tree Park. The lower retaining wall at
Meridian Hill Park was completed and
the upper retaining wall was finished ex
cept the superstructure. Extensive i'm
provements were made in Hancock Park,
Truxton Circle and Montrose Park.
A bitumtnous bound macadam roadway
was constructed around the river and
harbor sides Of East Potomac Park and
improvements were made in the interior
Park.
Much Additional Planting.
Much additional planting was done dur
ing the year. including 2127 trees. lob
shrubs. 624 box bushes. 2.9s1 perennials.
700 roses. 5000 vines, 1,400 hedge plants
and 81 grasses. In addition to the above
S2.272 shrubs and herbaceous plants were
set out in East Potomac Park, in large
bed especially prepared for them.
All the improved parks ana park spaces
were maintained in good condition. Dead
wood was cut out of SIS trees and the
cavities filed with cement. and fifty-two
trees were given special root treatment.
Bolts were placed In STA trees and chains
on 131 to prevent them from splitting.
All dead trees were removed. Trees and
shrubs were sprayed to prevent defolia-
ton by insects. and in August nearly
1000 trees were painted with weak
luton of lime and sulphur. Many flower
beds were planted with panses, Towering
bulbs and bedding plants. Many of the
park lawn were greatly improved by re-
sodding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-09
Women to Swim Between Bridges.

Miss Marion r. May. Madrid apart
ments. and Miss Phoebe Preston. Sill
Taylor street, will swim from Chain
bridge to Aqueduct bridge tomorrow
afternoon. It is expected that the start
will be made at o'clock 1t is possi-
BILE that one or two other women will
participate in the contest. Policeman
F. ]. Drummer will accompany them.
The police boat will be on hand for
emergency in case anything should go
wrong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-09
$4,000 900 Dozens Eggs in Storage.

r Two hundred and twenty-on one firms are
holding nearly 100000 cases of eggs
about 143.o00.oo0 dozens-in cold stor-
age, according to latest reports to the
Department Of Agriculture
Great as the figures may seem. the off,
cial report shows them 10 per cent less
than a month ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-09

Sunday Outing to Luray and Return.
$500. Baltimore & Ohio, SIS am. Sun
day, Sept. 10. returning same day
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-09

Of the Union station plaza, the center
parking of Adams Mills road at the en-
trance to the Zoo Park, the center of
Tilden street and other parcels of ground
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-09
AUGUST CIRCULATION

District Of Columbia, rs:
FLEMING NEWBoLD. business manager Of
THE EVENING and SUNDAY STAR, doe, sol
EMMY swear that the actual number of COPIES
of the paper named sold and distributed during
the month Of August. AID. 1915. was as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-09

S17.4O to Cleveland. o.. and Return,
Baltimore & Ohio. Sept. 9 to u. valid
for return until NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-09

Horsford's Acid Phosphate.
A healthful, 'invigorating and delicious tonic
more cooling and refreshing than lemonade. Buy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-09

Quickest Service to Baltimore.
Every hour on the hour, Baltimore &
Ohio $175 round trip. Saturdays and
Sundays, 81 observation-disclosures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-09

Expert Chimney Sweeps.
A. Eberly's Sons. 71s 7th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-09
CITY ITEMS.
Star Of the East Flour, s7.75 Bbl.;

Star of the East Flour, S7.75 Bbl.;
"a lbs. Old-time. CSC; White Potatoes
$50; large cans Asparagus. 1sc; large
cans Tomatoes, Csc; Sugar Corn. TIC
Wisconsin Psas, 71ac; cans E. j. Peas
Csc; - lbs. White Meal. soc: loaves
Bread, 10c; 3 lbs. Lima Beans, 25c;
lbs. Head Rice, Csc: Peanut Butter
10c: Grape Juice, quarts, 22c: Jelly
MINIS. 15c; Pure Pepper, Csc; Wonder
Coffee. zoe; Wonder Tea. 29c; cans
Potted Meats, 10c. 1920 7th st. NV. and
all the ]. T. D. Pyles Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-09

Superior Developing and EnlafgeMents,
Columbia Photo Sup. Co. 1894 N. 7. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-09
Departures.

Schooner Elizabeth Carter, light, for
schooner Idelia A. Moore, light, for
Whitehouse, Va. to load cord wood for
the market here; schooner Grace Wal
lace. light for bay point after water
melons for this market; schooner Ct A
Pryor. light, for a Potomac point after
cord wood to return; lighter 30 Hoo
for Occonuan with building material
and to return with railroad ties steam
er Southland. for Norfolk and Old Point
with freight and passengers; steamer
Gratitude, for river landings as far as
Mattox creek with passengers and mer-
chandse.
Tugs and lows.
Standard OIL Company tank barge, No
SO. light. for Baltimore; tug Capt. Toby
left towing lighter laden with lime and
building material for Occoquan; tug
Carter returned. after delivering light
barge in Chicomuxen creek to load
ties: tug Eugenia left towing lighters
for sand-digging machines working
opposite Alexandria,; tug Minerva ar
rived at Georgetown with lighters from
Oxon run gravel beds; tug Miller ar
rived in the Eastern branch with brick
and clay laden lighters.
Memoranda.
Schooner Charles L. Rohde is due here
from Newbern, N. c., with shingles and
lumber: barge Albemarle is loading
gravel at Georgetown for Norfolk
barge Delaware is in Chicomuxen creek
to load railroad ties reported for New
YORK; schooner Richard Tall will Ina RI
merchandise at Alexandria for Upper
Machodoc creek: schooner Silver Star is
reported on her way to this city from
Potomac creek with lumber: schooner
S. i. Bowen is ready to sail from a
schooner Raymond is due to sail from
a Potomac point for Alexandria with
pulp wood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-09

Portfolios. Schmidt, 1922 18th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-09

Richard p. Chambers was arrested
yesterday by Detectives Helan and
Pratt on a charge of making a hand
book on the races. He gave bond of
$1,000 at the Police Court for his ap-
pearance. The arrest was made on
warrant sworn to by Milton B. Nc
Williams of 1906 1st street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-09

Raymond A. Thompson of 1921 18th
street has dog which he must dispose
of within week. During the time al
lowed him by Judge Mullowny in the
Police Court today for the disposal of
the dog he is to keep it confined in his
cellar. Complaint was made in court
yesterday by several witnesses that the
dog barked and annoyed them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-09
|Special Film Features

Leader, JO7 9th st. NV.
TODAY-MARGUERITE CLARK. in SILKS
AND SATINS." Paramount.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-11
MRS. s. d. BATENlAN.

Mrs. 81 D. Bateman died at her
home at the old Cook homestead,
Sunday, November 5, 1916, at ten
minutes past 4 O'Clock in the morn
ing. Before her marriage Mrs. Bate
man was Miss Sallie Cook. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Cook.
Mrs. Bateman has been in i'll
health for ten years past, and for
some months preceding her death
had been confined to her bed. She
was AZ years of age. She is sur
vived by two boys and one girl and
quite a number of relatives.
The funeral took place from the
residence and at the grave, Rev. J.
NJ. Boykin of the Covington Metho-
dist Church officiating. Interment
was made at the Covington Gene
terry.
The funeral was attended by a
number from Franklinton, among
whom were Mrs. Self and Miss Jim
Bateman. There were handsome
floral offerings made by the many
friends OF the deceased in Coving-
ton and SURROUNDING her country
home.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-11

by Alfred T. Jones, Jr., and by ticket
number sixteen. Each baby Of the
lfifty-six entered was greatly admired
by the crowd of onlookers. We are
all proud of the st. Tammany parish
babies.
The silver spoons were donated by
Mrs. J. G. Burns, Mrs. r. r. blanche,
Mrs. A. Perbos, Mrs. NJ. FitzSimons,
Mrs. w. Molloy, Mrs. G. H. Sheffield,
Mr.. E. e. Lyon, Mr.. p. E. Smith and
the Fair Association.
Miss Hattie Murphy was a week
end visitor to her home in Spring
field, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-11
PIGOT-DUTSCH.

In the presence Of a few friends
and the immediate families, Mr.. N.
p. Pigott and Miss Emily P. Dutsch
were united In the holy bonds of
matrimony, November Z, 1915, Rev.
J. NJ. Boykin officiating.
Mr.. iPigott is a valued employee of
the Great Southern. Lumber Co., in
Bogalusa, and Miss Dutsch 81 the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. C..
Dutsch and one of Covington's choic-
est young women.
Mr.. an dMrs. Pdgott will make Bo-
galusa their home. The very best
wishes Of loved ones and friends go
with the young couple.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-11

Mrs. Kottwitz and Mr.. Aaron
Kottzwitz, of New Orleans, were
Sunday visitors here.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-11

Mrs. Lila Thompson, of New Or
leans, spent last Sunday here as the
guest of her mother, Mrs. S. G. Pet
eESOn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-11
Personal and Local

Mrs. J. A. Wadsworth, Miss Lee
nora Alexius and Mr.. C. w. Alexius
left Friday of last week for Norfolk,
Va, to attend the wedding of their
brother, ]. N. Alexius, to Miss Mabel
Davis, on Nov. 7th. At Slden they
were joined by their aunt and oou-
sins, Mrs. J. OdenWald, Mrs. Geo.
Durr and Mr.. Ward OdenWald. At
ter the wedding they will visit rela-
tives in New York and Newark, New
Jersey.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-11

Mrs. ]. B. Workman has returned
from Louisville, KY, where she at
tended the National Convention of
the Order of the Eastern Star.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-11
Must Sign.

The Farmer frequently receives
letters that are signed by nom de
plumes only, and therefore have no
responsibility. We had one lately
signed ..Blue Bird" Such letters
cannot be published. The name OF
the writer should always be given to
insure publication, and such letters
should not contain more than 200
words, as space is valuable.
Z HER son SUBJECT TO GROUP.
My son Edwin is subject to
crQlp," writes Mrs. E. O. Irwin, New
Kensington, Pa. II put In many
sleepless hours at night before
learned Of Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. Mothers need not fear this
disease IL they keep q bottle Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the
house and use It as directed. II a.
ways gives my boy relief" Obtain
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-11
RYAN ..: 6: ;: =: :. a.: ::

A new line OF birthday
cards-Davis Quality Cards
has Just been received. They
are worthy Of your inspection.
A shipment of Nunnally's
fine candies just in by express.
RYAN.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-11

merchants their OF the
held Orleans the
the OF conrbu
but with three exceptions they unheang declared their
will asked
believed
which will
their this
these practically demonstration and know
make the benefit general possible
New Oean this that trying
efforts simply the promotion the city itself This
else could No city without
become OF the stock
with
operations the result of this conviction will
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-11

Mrs. Frank Mcconnell and child
rem have returned to their home in
New Orleans, after several weeks
spent here as the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Fettis.
Mayor Lacroix is confined to his
room with a badly sprained leg.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-11

Mr.. Hunter Howe, Mi Harriet
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Boyet
motored to Mississippi in Ford car
Sunday, November 5th, leaving
Lewisburg at 1875 p. m, and arriv-
ing at Logtown, Miss, at 6:15. All
reported having lovely trip.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-11
CARD OF THANKS.

CARD OF THANKS.
We wish to express our great ap-
probation and thanks for the kind
ness Of our friends and neighbors at
the time of the death Of our beloved
husband and father, L. B. Abadie,
and we desire to especially thank Mr..
Emile Lacroix,
MRS. L. B. ABADIE
and FAMILY.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-11

Miss Fannie johnson returned Sun
day from New Orleans, after a week
spent there as the guest Of Mrs. Lila
Thompson and Mrs. Paul Griner.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-11
St. Tammany Farmer

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future financially a useful and
creased home
principles
ed by AL things responsible
ifc
that past.
The police
Federal Government tick eradication The enforce
brings
friends
realized through practical
proportions conviction that
the trouble S game.
police will greatly expedite eradication Of the
this accomplished bitter
acknowledge mistaken
defeat his opposition
better the subject
of
petition OF citizens OF
built that neighbohood This pe
granted police jury will probably be followed by
sections effect after
getting results their cattle by
with dipping Another help
improved graded their stock
putting the required animal with
OF the animal II
bull through neiborhood
could
s
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-11
eesynsaA lslA h Aefh.s Nex,,s7e eke,,>

= - ~ - - ~ - N~'N~@~
Mrs. l. A. Alfonso Of New Orleans,
spent last Sunday here as the guest
OF Mrs. B. B. Warren.
Mrs. c. w. Duncan and Mr.. Wade
Duncan, Of New Orleans, spent Last
Sunday in Covington as the guest of
Mrs. A. G. McManus.
Mr.. Oliver J. Hebert, of New Or
leans, visited his home here last
Sunday.
Mrs. S. Garcia returned Wednes-
day from New Orleans where she
spent several days.
Mis- Lucille Bear, of New Orleans,
arrived Monday night to spend a
week here as the guest OF Mr.. and
Mrs. A. l.. Bear.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank ]. Keller spent
Sunday here as the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. E. A. L1oOnVal
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-11

Misses Ruth and Josie Fredericl
spent yesterday in New Orleans.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-11

Mrs. Jas. Tracy left Sunday even
ing for her home in New Orleans,
after . week spent here as the guest
Of her daughter, Mrs. Fred ]. Heintz.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-11

Sunday, November 5th, leaving
Lewisburg at 12:15 p. m, and arriv-
ing at Logtown, Miss, at 6:15. All
reported having lovely trip.
DR.. ]. p. Martinez, OF New Orleans,
who Is spending several days in Gov
ingtOn this week, announces his en-
gagement to Miss Marjory Scherer,
of New Orleans, the wedding to take
place Nov. 81. The Doctor has a
number of friends here who will be
pleased to learn of his approaching
wedding.
DR.. and Mrs. NJ r. Fisher and Mr..
Chopin Fisher were New Orleans Wis
itors last Saturday.
Mrs. E. A. Massman and little son
returned Tuesday night from Boga-
lusa, where they spent the past
three weeks.
Mrs. w. D. McEnulty, of Mobile,
Ala, Is the guest of Mrs. Julia Bou-
dousquie and family.
Mr.. ]. e. Cotton left last Monday
for Shreveport to attend the State
Fair.
Mrs. C. s. A. Fuhrmann and Mrs.
1vpuoW 1851 4u7ds uGMpooD. " H
in New Orleans.
Miss Fannie johnson returned Sun
day from New Orleans, after q week
spent there as the guest of Mrs. Lila
Thompson and Mrs. Paul Griner.
Mrs. Jas. Tracy left Sunday even
ing for her home in New Orleans,
after . week spent here as the guest
Of her daughter, Mrs. Fred ]. ,Heintz.
Miss Anna MOrrel returned We'd
nesday morning from Baton Rouge
and New Orleans, where she spent
two days.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-11

Miss Anna MOrrel returned We'd
nesday morning from Baton Rouge
and New Orleans, where she spent
two days.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-11

Mrs. c. s. A. Fuhrmann and Mrs.
1spuoN 1881 ausds u1MpooD " H
in New Orleans.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-23

helping the poor and in this picture
is shown preparing food for the
needy 1t was testified that the
countess, with a revolver in one
hand and two Othersastrapped to her
belt, led band of rebels and took
possession of the Royal College of
Surgery in Dublin.