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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-01
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The Old Building.

J. Voss has resided there. her husband
having established a jewelry store therein
about fifty years ago.
Mrs. Voss is reluctant to leave the old
house, and Mr.. Albert only gave her notice
to leave when. upon his request, the in
speetor of buildings inspected the buildings
and declared them to be too dilapidated for
further occupancy. 1t was then discovered
that years ago the foundation of the great
chimney between the two houses had been
removed, and the upper part Of the Chin
ney rested alone upon the joists The build
Ing to be erected will be So by 100 feet In
area and five stories high. The front. as
designed by Glenn Brown, architect, will
be built of notified brick, Roman shape. and
the holdings. columns and caps, cornfces
and belt courses will be of terra Gotta to
narmonlZe in color with the mass of the
prick building. The exterior is treated so
as to give dignity and breadth to the front.
,ne openings are snail in number. but
large In size, and the broad simple piers
are unbroken except at the top. where
hghtness is desirable. The treatment is de-
cfdedly classical in feeling 1t is proposed
10 make the building fire proof in construc-
tion and equip it with the most approved
form of elevators. steam heat and other
convenienoes required for a modern store
building.
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tons. has written contralto song that ID
just out entitled THE Red Rose" Tho
words are by Miriam Lester, the nom de
plume of Mrs. +. NJ. ODonoghue, and form
dainty and expressive poem, to which
Mr.. Pfeiffer has given a fitting musical set
ting. The theme is rich in melody, and the
accompaniment is of delicate harmony
The concert of the Capital Glee Club last
Tuesday showed the advancement that the
organization had made in the art of music
The voices In the club are all good and the
parts are well balanced. The progress 10
noticeable in the precision of attack the
volume OF tone and the intelligent phrasing
Mr.. N. DuShane edward, who has been
the director Of the club from its very first
inception, has reason to be proud OF the
force under his control. No small share Of
the credit for the excellence of the recent
concert is due to Mr.. Edwards leadership.
That he has the confidence of the members
or the club was manifested from their err
fect obedience to his baton. There rs Q
possibility that this concert may be re-
peated for the benefit Of a loca! charity.
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"shasiowgraph" and ssTelexra m y,
from the Westminster Gazette. -

"shad"svgraph" and "Telexram.0
FROM the Westminster Gazette
A correspondent writes to protest against
the parbarous' word ''shadowgram,"
which, he fears, is getting into the language
as the term to describe Prof, Ronteen's
new process of Photography. The only, de-
fensibler word, he assures us, is sciagra-
pneme' assuming that the term wanted is
one to describe the Representation Of a
shadow or outline If there were a CORE
spending Greek word 1t would be ska
grapheo for the verb form and ska
graphema for the noan form. Hence, of
course, "sciagrapheme a.
We prefer not to kihdleeawarfare among
the scholars by expressingoa very positive
opinion upon this poipt. :ifBut our corre-
spondents objection RECALLS "a similar battle
long ago over the word telegram In this
case the barbarians wolf notable victory
over the combined forces of Cambridge
scholarship, which asserted that the word
telegram" implied bltmder for which any
schoolboy would be chast1sed. The verb.
they asserted, must be1teiet3haphes ane the
noun telegraphema aleflce telegrapheme
and not telegram. TheIpuBlic, however, alb
solutely revolted against telegrapheme, and
insisted ON telegram, though to the end of
his days the famous Cambridge scholar
shlileto always talked about sending a
teiegrapneme'-never a telegram. In the
case of photograph" curiously British
compromise was arranged between the two
forms. The word is quite correct so far as 1t
goes.
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others being Miss Bertha Lucas, Leonora
Won Stosch Rowland, winner of the first
prize at the Brussels conservatory, who
ranks high among the foremost violinists
of this country: Miss Minna Heinrichs, now
studying in Vienna under Prof. Grun, and
Anton kaSpar, younger brother Of his
teacher, who left Washington for Europe
last October for term of years under the
best instructors.
Mrs. Thos. c. Noyes, who has been quite
i'll for some time. will. 1t is expected, re-
sumo her solos at the Calvary Baptist
Church tomof row.
The Washington Lodge of Elks will give
a concert Easter Sunday evening, and the
program will be made up Of the best local
talent.
Mr.. Herman Rakemann has about aban-
doned the idea of giving concert by the
new Washington Symphony Orchestra this
season. AS all were professional musicians
he did not feel like bringing them out un-
LEGS there was sufficient guarantee of the
expenses OF the concert. After several
months 1T has been found that the fund
could not be raised. The sum desired was
5000. and up to the present time but $425
has been subscribed. Mr.. Rakemann and
Mr.. f. II. Droop. who has been managing
the business end of the new orchestra, feel
somewhat chagrined at the result of their
efforts to give Washington an organization
of which the city should be proud. II it is
decided to postpone the concert the money
subscribed will be returned with an ex-
planatory letter. by Mr.. Droop, at whose
store the subscription list is placed.
The friends Of Miss Lolita Mills are much
gratified at the success she has attained
during her first season in New York They
feel that 1t is due to her own merit and to
the splendid foundation she laid by years
of constant study under the most COM
petent instructors. Her success is but an
other evidence of the ability Of Washington
girls, and the list of those who have sue
oeeded in the musical world is constantly
growing.
The renort that the Georgeto,v, nroba.
ira would give it's only concert this season
in connection with the Capital Glee and
Rubinstein clubs proves to be incorrect
The orchestra will give a concert under its
own control some time next month Prof
Anton Gloetzner, its director, is preparing
program that will prove pleasing and will
show what excellent work mis- force can do
Many of the Older members who have
dropped out for some seasons have come
back, and will play with the orchestra at
this concert.
Mr.. d. G. Pfeiffer, who has been the au-
thor of several vocal and piano compost
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force of the original appontees. Through
the stormy period during and after the
war, when the city wass the camping
ground for the vicious from all sections lie
gained for himself a reputation. In the
time that has elapsed since the rebellion
he has been successfully promoted to lieu
tenant, captain and acting superintendent.
Born in 1889, years are beginning to count
with this former strong man, yet he is
still equal 20 the task devolving upon him
as lieutenant. Much of the time he acts
as captain at headquarters in assisting The
superintendent. Lieutenant Vernon has q
cottage over in Virginia, where he proposes
to pass his declining years.
McCathran and Kelly.
The most populous precinct is the fifth,
commanded by Lieutenant F. F. McCath-
| ran. 1t embraces that section of the city
southeast of the Capitol and of the District
on the other side of the Eastern branch.
II IS usually quiet section, the people
ana police being In accord in matters con-
corning its interests. Lieutenant McCath-
| ran Is another one of the lieutenants who
| was born in this city, where he has re-
SIDED Tor hfty-fiye years. When a youth
yard. where he labored until 1868. when he
obtained position on the police force
For awhile he was a station keeper In
1881 he was placed in charge of precinct
and made lieutenant. The succeeding
year he was detailed as inspector in charge
OF the detective CORPS but the work not
being especially agreeable to him he re-
signed that position and assumed charge Of
the fifth precinct. He has reputation for
fairness I'm all things, is quiet, unassuming
| and enjoys the respect of the community.
The sixth precinct. like the first, contains
numerous places Of business the govern
ment printing office. the municipal building,
courts, police headquarters and many hotels.
1t Is In command of Lieut.. John F. Kelly,
VINO was born in this city in 1881. When a
young man he was foreman of a force en-
| ployed in building the Corcoran Art Gallery
but when President Lincoln called for vol.
unteers he enlisted in a District organiza.
ton. choosing Capt. Nally's company o. the
National Rifles. After ninety days service
| he returned to Washington, when he was
appointed private on the metropolitan DO
| lice force. During 1867 and 1868 he had
| charge of the detective corps, and was after
ward appointed night Inspector, being the
| first to fill that place. He has also acted as
| captain. He has done duty in almost every
| precinct in the District ard filled nearly
every position on the force.
Swindclls and Gesxford.
Georgetown and the adjacent country west
| Of Rock creek embrace the seventh pre-
| cinct, in which is included ''Woodley," the
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ana Drass buttons and twirl a baton In
comparison with what is now required of
q police officer, position on the force years
ago was a sinecure, although, of course,
the officer had to take the chances of get
ting into an occasional fight or of doing
something which might offend the dignity
of 4 superior officer
II he failed to respond to an outcry Of
light or even murder there would prob
ably be no such question raised by the pub
lie as where are the police" as Is invaria-
bly, apt to be the case today nor would he
be reprimanded then as he is now if he
should be caught in the act of devouring
meal or putting out of sight bottle of beer
He might even have accepted a turkey at
Christmas or something more valuab BILE
without the fear of being brought I'D ON
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telegraph of a pair Of flves in one mans
hand, bobtail flush In that Of another, and
two pairs. kings up, in that Of the third,
while he himself had three small threes.
AS the night progressed the operator grew
In wealth until one by one the three sports
fell by the wayside. and In. the gray of the
morning the man from Graneros gathered
up $1,743.50 and rose to go.
WELL snarled one of the three foemen,
the last to succumb. K hope that now you
dog of yours some grub. He. has been
standing up there on that chair wagging
his measly stub Of a three-inch tail and
pounding against the woodwork with it all
the night in anticipation of the feed your
winnings would buy him."
Tanqnary looked up in a rather startled
way, for great truth was dawning upon
MIN. 1. was true. The dog had stood for
five hours on the chair to the rear of the
other men. and the operator saw that his
small stiff tail was sandwiched between
two uprights belonging to the back of the
furniture. AS he looked the tail took on
action and this message was borne to him:
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JIMMIE's STRANGE CONDITION.
No Wonder His Parents Thought He
Was Ill.

No Wonder His Parents Thought He
Was Ill.
George" whispered Mrs. Podlong.
come and look at Jimmie. I'm afraid he
has caught something. Ever since he came
home from school he has been acting 40
queerly. / don't know what to make of IT
really I'm afraid to speak to him." With
stealthy steps George followed his Ielpmeet
to the door OF their darling's room, and
with bated breath they peered through the
keyhole. There was the thirteen-year-old
son. the pride and hope of the house of
Podlons. beautiful as ever, but strangely
changed. With parched lips and lack
luster eye. he stumbled about the apart
ment, his trembling hands wandering
vaguely up and down tho wall. Now he
darted behind the stove and now again he
climbed upon the table to caress the cham
delier. Strange low murmurs came fitfullv
from his lips: There, there. I have it
now; no. 1t Is gone. gone" And he turned
again in his restless walk to stroke with
cautious hand the lower edge Of the table.
'Oh, George" cried Mrs. Podlong in a
burst of tears, as they gained the bottom of
the stairs, What shall VS. do? Do von
think it is brain fever? He is too. too
bright. always feared it would come to
this"
But the too-bright Jimmie was at that
moment seizing with frenzied joy upon a
sad-colored substance resembling putty,
that was stuck on the wall behind the door.
'Geeminently, I've found it,. he murmur-
ed in enraptured tones. But the next
time l get through with this chewing gum
I'll stick it some place where can find r.
again easier"
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country residence of President Cleveland.
The protection of life and property in this
precinct ia under the force supervised by
Lieut.. John A. Swindells, who is one of the
best educated and most practical officers in
the department Even-tempered and broad.
gaugcd in his ideas. with the courage neces-
sary for all emergencies, he has served sue
cesSfully in the several positions TO which he
has from time TO time been detailed. Lieut..
Swfndells is native of Maryland, where
he was born In 1888. When the war broke
cut he left his home and Joined the Union
ermy, where he distinguished himself an
artilleryman. reaching the grade of COM
missioned officer. In 1887 re became a men,
Der of the police force, and, after several
promotions, was i'm 1889 placed in charge OF
the re0rganiZcd detective service. when II
attained most favorable reputation, not
chly at nome but abroad. Lieut.. Swindells'
policy while serving in this capacity was to
catch the thief first and recover the property
afterward, and his career was distinguished
by remarkable success
North of r street and this side of Rock
creek to the Brentwood road ind north to
the Maryland line includes the eighth po-
lice precinct. I'm charge Of Lieutenant J. w.
Gessford. The lieutenant came from Bal.
ttmore city, where he was born in 1885,
When the war broke out and The metropoli-
tan police force was organized Lieutenant
Gessford made appn cation and was appoint.
ed private. and enjoys the distinction of
being one of the few original appointees
now surviving. He has served in all the
branches cOnnecte1 with the 1Orce, 1ncluCs
ing that of night inspector, and he is So
ctally a very popular man. He has the
| confidence of his superior officers and OF
the citizens who reside within his bailiwick.
Lieut.. Henner's Precinct.
The ninth precinct embraces the north.
eastern section. 1t II in charge OF
Lieutenant James e. Heffner. for many
years a sergeant in the first police
precinct, where he fs well known. Lieu.
tenant Heffner is a Maryland man, hav.
ing been born in that state in 1913,
While still boy he worked upon a farm.
and when the war broke out g enlisted IT,
the volunteer service and took part in
some Of the severest engagements of the
war, being severely wounded at the battle
of Winchester, while serving under General
Sheridan. He was discharged from the
army in 1865. and came to Washington ana
went into business. but accepted a place on
the police force in 1863. Lieutenant Heff-
ner is quiet. unobtrusiye man. and pre-
serves good order and discipline in his Sec
ton of the city. In the several capacities
in which Lieutenant Heffner has served
he has always been recognized as thor
oCgh officer, courteous gentleman and q
| man of unquestioned good character.
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born on the Doth of August, 1871. When a
boy he crossed The eastern divide and
served in cob mill, and engaged in plant
ing Usage orange fences and driving mail
stages. In 1861 he went into the army, and
was discharged therefrom in 1884. He was
in the battles of Winchester, Cedar Noun
tain, Antietam, South Mountain. Chancel-
louisville and Gettysburg. Since 1870 he has
ferent occasions was complimented for his
courage and activity in arresting we'll
known burglars at the risk Of his life.
Lieut.. Amiss is Well liked by his men, and
maintains the respect and confidence of the
extensive business community directly un-
der his care. What he lacks in height he
makes up in good looks. Although he can
not pull bow, he is an expert at making
fiddles, his handiwork exciting praise from
some of the best artists.
Dewitt H. Teeple, the lieutenant in charge
of the second precinct, which embraces the
territory between X and r and 1st and 18th
streets northwest. is the son of Michigan
farmer, ard came into the world ffty-six
years ago. In 1861 he enlisted in the Mich
igan cavalry, with which he served three
years in the Army Of the Potomac. After
the cessation of hostilities young Teeple re-
turned to Michigan but did not remain there
long. During visit to this city in 1864 he
was made a member of the police force of
the national capital. He is best known in
the District through his conduct of the san
ttary office, from which he was promoted
" HeuteNdUcy. Inc lieutenant Is a men,
Der Of several secret orders and is well liked
by those who know him.
Boyle and Vernon.
If the reader can locate "Foggy Bottom
there will be found the third police pre-
cinct. Within this territory are located
the Executive Mansion, State, War and
Navy Department and many beautiful pri-
vate northwest residences. The principal
legations are located in this precinct, and
the wealth and fashion of Washington are
part Of this district. Richard e. Boyle
Is the lieutenant who looks after its peo-
pie and property. He is a native of this
city, where he was born forty-six years
ago. When a young man the dry goods
business claimed his attention for awhile,
and afterward he became a mechanic. In
1874 place was given him on the police
fierce. where he has since remained. Dur
ing that period Boyle has had many a
rough and terrible experience, and on one
occasion was shot in the face while at
tempting to make an arrest. Lieutenant
Boyle is domestic in his tastes He is
generally known in the District as Bert
Boyle, and is a popular official.
South Washington is presided over in a
police capacity by Lieutenant Charles R.
Vernon, who is one of the five still on the
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charges and possibly relieved of his badge

charges and possibly relieved Of his badge
and baton. In former days If some of the
police officers did not have fruit or nuts to
take home when their tour of duty Was
ended they felt there was something wrong,
and as for cigars, every dealer on the Off
GERS beat was ready to fairly shower them
upon him.
But now, says Major Moore a policeman
has something more to do than to wear his
brass buttons and twirl his club. The pres
ervatiOn of the public peace and protection
10 HE and property constitute but frac
ton OF the duties incumbent upon him in
the District of Columbia. At roll call he
must hear and understand general as well
as special orders and circulars issued from
headquarters for his guidance, and he is
given list of telephone dispatches which
may concern him during his tour of duty.
Personal tax notices, orders from the ex-
else board, regulations issued by the health
office. are distributed through this medium.
The miscellaneous calls which are de-
ficient to require his continued, undivided
attention.
His Life is Not q Happy One.
In addition to his numerous duties, the
policeman on the street has to be careful
about his every move, for not only has he
got to obey the manual, but for slight in
discretions he is liable to be hauled up be-
fore the trial board, either on charges from
citizen or one Of his superior officers, and
OF the latter he has many to watch him.
There are so-called black sheep in every
fold, and the police fold is no exception to
this rule. Men who want to stand well
with the sergeant will give information
against their partners, and then the SER
geant or lieutenant Is likely to appear on
the beat at any minute.
But most Of all the night inspector is
DIRE aded by the man on the street, for this
official has but the one duty to perform,
and there Is no doubt about its having been
well and faithfully done, even when "Uncle
Isaac as Inspector Pearson is known,
was single handed. Now he has the as
sistance of Inspector Cross, and between
them they see that 'hoodiing'' at night is
not INDUCED in to very large extent
When there was but one inspector it was
sometimes difficult to make out case even
after detecting violation, for combination
between the men were formed that no in
spector single handed could break
In this connection some interesting stories
are told by the older men about their
noodles" and how they fooled the differ
ent inspectors or sergeants and sometimes
the lieutenants. Only a short while ago
TWO sergeants formed a combination to
get the dots on man who was "hoodling'
IN government building. One inspector
had seen him enter the building number