Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-01
VIM. iii. McKmew,
933 Pa. Ave.
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AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Successful Test of New Device for E1-
tinguishing Fire.
Serious Mishap Which Befen Mr.,
acknowledgements on Police
Chnnscs-sales at Stock Yards.

There was a practical demonstration of
the working of new fire extinguishing
compound last evening at the old Olympic
Park. which was witnessed by about 200
people. A large box, 12x6x3h, representing
a room, constructed of North Carolina
pine, rich in resin, and painted on the in
side with tar from the pine tree state,
Which was thinned by kerosene oil ard
gasoline. stood in the center of the lot.
The box was literally washed with gas
oline and then ignited. and after the
| fiames had gotten Roadway the blaze
vas extinguished, almost instantly, by
the of compound in the form of a
p,wder, II
A wooden box sixteen feet long, repre-
senting a chimney ii fue, twelve inches
square. was thoroughly painted on the in
side with the combustible mixture and
tEen set on fire. oThe blaze shot many feet
from the top, but al few handfuls of the
compound suppressedSit
This evening at o'clock exhibition
will be given on the Conduit road opposite
Cabin John bridge. Among other things,
ten coal oil barrels will be ignited, and the
claim is that the flames will be conquered
inside Of five seconds. The demonstration
will be under the direction of Mr.. c. L.
Serious Accident.
Mr.. Galloway came near suffering serious
If not fatal injuries at the engine house of
No. 5 company, pm NJ street just west of
32d street. He Visited the place to show
the merits of his compound, and Din doing
so ignited can of gasoline. When the
flame was at a good height he grabbed a
handful Of the compound and threw 1t IN
the blaze. The fire was extinguiShed, with
the exception of a small spark, and, as he
quickly withdrew his hand, the spark
ignited the balance Of the gasoline, and
the blaze struck him about the head and
shoulders, ignting his clothing.
For moment it looked though he
would be burned up, but Assistant Fore
man Charles Harper ran to the rescue. He
tightly Rugged the burning man, and
soundly smacked his face to prevent the
fire injuring his eyes. Mr.. Galloway was
saved from serious harm, though his face
was badly burned His clothes were
ruined.
Police Department Changes.
The changes in the police department
affecting this section, which were an
nounced some days ago, went into effect
this morning. Private James Conlon as
sumed the duties of sergeant at o'clock.
Sergeant Robey. who was made a private
in class one, has been given a detail at
the District building, while Sergeant Harry
Volkman, who was also made private
in class one, has gone off on leave These
two men have given the best portion OF
their lives to police work. and the issuance
of the order which reduces them in rank
has been regretted by all the residents
of this section. They were the only two
srgeants placed in class one, the others
who were reduced being placed In class
two.
1T seems no more than right" said a
well-known citizen, that both Sergeants
Robey and Volkman, if reduced at all,
should have been placed in class two.
Their records are good, and there GER
tainly appears to be no reason In the. world
why they should have been placed In the
ranks of class one."
This opinion is echoed by nearly all the
business men and residents Of this section.
Stock Sales.
At the Arlington stock yards. Arlington.
Va, Monday there were sixteen head Of
cattle placed on sale at prices as follows:
Best, Ia and LIZ cents per pound; good,
and 4 Ia cents; medium. IL and
cents; common, 2 1-2 and 3 cents. There
were 135 sheep and lambs, which went at
the following quotations: Lambs.4 and GA
cents per pound; sheep. and Ia cents;
calves. 5 and 6 IL cents. There were six
cows and calves, that sold from so to SIS
per head. The state OF the market was
brisk for all kinds of stock.
Douglass Released.
Edward Douglass. the colored man who
was arrested by Policemen Giles and
Ward. as stated In The Star yesterday,
for an attempt at suicide, was yesterday
released from custody. The man was
held on suspicionFof heing insane. but DR..
Mayfield and severaF others who exam
ined him pronouacedy him to be perfectly
sane. Douglass has about gotten over
the idea Of suicide which trouble and
worry had caused htn to entertain. The
unfortunate man had not cent in his
home. and had an aged mother and aunt
dependent upon n1mAfor support. Owing
two months house rent, s. in all, he was
threatened with EVICTION. Though he had
been unsuccessful In Finding work, imme-
diately on being released he began to hunt
around again for employment which would
keep the wolf from l1is home.
Briefs.
The improvement Of the north roadway
Of M street will extend west of 32d street,
part OF the granite blocks on that side
having been taken up
Mr.. Theodore Perry returned last even
Ing from pleasant visit to Atlantic City.
Mr.. Samuel Goodman, the day station
keeper OF the seventh precinct police sta
ton, Is OF enjoying leave.
marriage Incense was yesterday issued
to Miss Jennie I. Masterson and Fabius
s. Gilmore.
SO Polish Mahogany Finish Parior Cabi-
net. with French beveled plate mirror.
$l6.15 Noses + and 11th streets.-Advt
WIN Ride Down Capitol steps.
Kramer. the trick cyclist. will ride down