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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04
RECOMMENDS CONTINUANCE.
Response to Request for BETTER Ser
vice on Railway.

The District Commissioners were recently
requested by the Brookland Citizens Asso-
cha ton to cause such arrangements to he
made with the City and Suburban railway
as would secure a ten-minute schedule on
the line throughout the day, except be-
tween and $50 am. and and pm
when schedule of ~ minutes was asked.
The Commissioners referred the request to
Mr., L. p. Bradshaw. an inspector In the
engineer department, who has reported that
the schedule in operation on the Brookland
branch of the railway is a fifteen-minute
one, except between S:15 and S:i5 o'clock a.
m and 4:15 and 4:45 pm, when there Is a
schedule OF 112 minutes.
1t is the purpose of the railway company,
states Mr.. Bradshaw, upon the completion
of the North Capitol and Michigan avenue
tracks, to operate a six-minute schedule
throughout the day. AS there is only about
80 feet of straight track and some special
work OF minor consequence remaining 20
be completed, which, IT is estimated will
not require more than twenty working days
at most, Mr.. Bradshaw thinks the present
schedule might with propriety be acquiescei
In. Therefore. and in view of the length of
time the existing schedule has been in oper-
alton, he recommends that it be continued
until the promised six-minute one is placed
In operation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN,
Local Items Gathered West of Rock
Creek.

Harry Morris, colored, aged twelve years.
residing at 231s NJ street, was drowned
about o'clock yesterday afternoon in
Rock creek, between the NJ and p street
bridges. a number of youths have selected
the spot as swimming place, and the Nor
ris boy went in yesterday by himself 1t
is supposed he got into hole in the stream
where the water was over his head and he
was unable to save himself. His cries for
help were heard, and his clothes were
found on the bank. Richard Sample. a
young colored man. who lives on P street,
succeeded in recovering the body.
.ohn Temple. colored, aged thirty-two.
and Mary Ford. also colored, who reside in
the same house in Dyers alley. quarreled
Monday evening over some matter. The man
became so incensed that he drew out a
pocket knife and stabbed the girl in the
side. Her screams attracted the attention
of the neighborhood, and the woman was
quickly sent to the Georgetown University
Hospital where she received attention. Po-
liceman McGill Grove reached the scene
Immediately afterward and gave pursuit to
Temple. who endeavored to elude arrest by
jumping into the canal near the AQueduct
bridge Once In the water he became
frightened and shouted for some one to get
him out. He was lodged behind the cell
bars in the station.
The Sunday school of the West Washing
ton Baptist Church gave a picnic today at
Cheeseman's Grove, beyond Falls Church.
The start was made at $50 o'clock from the
Aqueduct bridge, the picnic lasting all day.
The members of the school were under the
charge of the superintendent, Mr.. Thomas
Brinstead.
David L. Reynolds has sold for Cornelia
Jackson to ]. OR. Kuhn lot 60, square 1870,
with improvements thereon. There is no
consideration named
Mrs. Matilda Elmer. wife of Geo. T. Ell
mer of 1904 Potomac street, who has been
dangerously i'll for several weeks, is re-
ported to be but little improved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04
A NATIONAL FLOWER.
Discussion Yesterday at Meeting of
Patriotic Women.

At an informal gathering of patriotic
women yesterday at the suburban home of
Mrs. Alice Underwood Hunt of Tenleytown
a lively discussion was held regarding the
propriety of the adoption of a national
flower.
Flowers Indigenous to different localities
were proposed for the decoration of Uncle
Sam and his family on the Fourth of July
and other festive occasions. Mrs. Hunt, as
chairman of the meeting, gave to each
woman permission to have her say and
when asked to give her own preference
she readily conceded the honor to the
maize Indian corn. She eulogized Its
graceful, waving leaves, its silk and its
tassels and the bounty of its harvest and
its distribution over all the states
1t was mentioned, while various states
have chosen emblems suitable to their in
dlvidual localities, that with all the de-
su1tory discussion that has taken place in
various clubs and organizations conducted
by women and the frequent and favorable
mention by influential newspapers, moth
ing definite has been accomplished in the
way of arousing general interest on the
subject.
Another meeting will be held soon, and
1t Ia probable that at that time a COM
mittee will be chosen to advocate the adop-
ton of corn the universal emblem of
the United States. At the meeting yester-
day Mrs. Hunt read aloud the poem of
Edna Dean Proctor, published several
years ago in the Atlantic Monthly, extoIl-
Ing the stalk of tasseled corn, of all our
wealth the best"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Rechabites Elect Officers.

Anaeosiia Tent, No. 13s. Independent Or
der of Rechabices. held its semi-annual cleo
ton of officers last night in Haines' Hail.
Harrison street. Anacostia. which resulted
In the choice of the following to serve dur
Ing the ensuing term: George w. Shoe
maker. shepherd; Miss Marion Shoemaker
past chief ruler; George W. Rue. chief
ruler: Miss Emily Shoemaker, deputy
ruler: William B. Kelly. recording sec
RETRY: Charles H. Bean. financial
secretary; James H. Deny. treasurer: Mrs
c. Shoemaker. levitc: Isaac NJ Baker, in
side guardian: Charles E BlaGen, outside
guardian; John W. jackson. right support
TO chief ruler; ]. j. Cooksey, left support
TO chief ruler: George Williams. right sup
port to deputy ruler; Miss Clara Gardner
left support TO deputy ruler. The meet
ing was largely attended. There were adj
dresses by John r. Mahoncy, district chief
ruler: James H. Dong. high tent secretary:
Miss Marion Mahoncy. Charles E. Baden
Isaac NJ Baker. George W. Shoemaker and
Charles H Bean. Refreshments were
served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04
HORSES RUNAWAY.
Race Through Streets and Dash Into
Hotel ParlOr.


A pair of horses attached to the repair
wagon belonging to the Columbia railroad
ran away about 4:30 o'clock this morning
and had a lively race through the streets.
The animals finally came to halt in the
ladies' parlor at the Ebbitt House. They
became frightened in the neighborhood Of
the Baltimore and Ohio depot at some fire
works and started off with the heavy
wagon. making a long and exciting run
until New York avenue was reached. A
number of pedestrians narrowly escaped
being run down.
When the corner of 14th street was reach
ed the animals turned south. By the time
they reached F street they had succeeded
in breaking loose from their harness. The
doors OF the hotel were wide Open and the
animals bolted through the opening, max
ing more noise in the building than was
being made the streets with explosives
The hotel clerk who was on duty hurried
to the parlor, as did others, but the horses
accomplished great amount of damage
before they were got under control. A
large plate glass mirror was demolished,
an electric fan was disabled and several
pieces of furniture Were smashed. The
horses were also badly cut.
The parlor presented the appearance of
having been visited by cyclone 1t is
estimated that damage to the amount of
S4OU was done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04
REFERRED TO ATTORNEY.
The Late Sham Battle and Rights Of
National Guard.

Upon the suggestion Of Commissioner
Ross the Commissioners havo requested
their attorney, Mr.. A. B. Duvall. to advise
them as to the rights, II any. Of the District
militia to continue such practices as were
INDUCED in by the militia in the sham baltic
one night last week. In referring the mat
ter to their attorney the Commissioners
transmitted the correspondence between
Gen. Geo. H. Harries, commanding the mi
litio, and the chief of police. Major Sylves-
ter. relative to the authority of the militia
to discharge firearms in the District with
out permit therefor from the municipal
authorities.
In moving a reference CT the matter to
the attorney. Commissioner Ross Endorsed
the papers follows:
"On the night Of Wednesday, June q,
1900, the entire community was startled
and aroused by the sound Of the firing
of guns in the vicinity Of South Wash
ington. Nervous people were much af-
fected by this unreasonable disturbance:
the inmates of hospitals were aroused
and laboring people were deprived OF their
! needed rest. To the surprise of the en-
tire community. 1t Has ascertained that
| this interference with the public peace and
quiet was caused by tEe organization known
as the National Guard.
ut was ascertained that no permit had
been requested for such use Of firearms,
and the superintendent of police adj
dressed communication to the COM
| manding general of the militia, request
ing him to state on what authority of law
his acts were performed. The commanding
generals reply shows that he claims that
| he was acting under authority of law with
out permit.
1.-The question hereby raised is one of
| unusual Importance 1t has hitherto been
supposed that the organization known as
| the National Guard, for which Congress
| appropriates the sum OF $23. S25, was in
tended to be an aid to the civil authori-
! ties in the preservation of peace, quiet
| and good order in the community. If at
| the pleasure of the commanding general
| rapid and loud firing can be INDUCED in
| in any part of the District, and at any
! hour of the day or night, without the
| knowledge consent of the local au-
| thorities, 1t would secEl to be important
| that the legal status should be ascer-
| taiEe@ at the earliest practicable moment.
| Washington, the seat of government
| invites the residence lot only of the
| President of the United States and his
cabinet. but also of the representatives of
| all foreign countries. who have a right TO
| suppose that they enjoy a quiet rest
| during the night without annoyance, I'M
| less such annoyance is necessary for the
public safety.
Il move. therefore. that these papers
| be referred to the attorney of the District
| of Columbia for his consitiera ton and re-
| port as to the rights of the National Guard
| to continue such practices in the future
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04
Hearing to Be Given Tuesday.

John s. Cats and j. A. Konantz, who
We're arrested yesterday morning on the
charge of assaulting Victor Hamilton at
the Metropolitan Hotel billiard room will
have hearing in the Police Court before
Judge kimball Tuesday next. and mean
while they have been granted leave to be
at large on So and SO collateral, respec-
lively.
1t is alleged by the two men who operate
the billiard room that Hamilton entered
their place in an Intoxicated condition and
became so offensive in his conduct that it
was determined to eject him. Trouble fol-
lowed, and while KOnantz was trying to
push Hamilton from the place Cats, 1t is
alleged. struck him over the head with a
billiard cue. The blow rendered Hamilton
unconscious, and he was removed to the
Emergency Hospital After receiving at
tention he grew so much better that he was
able to proceed to his home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04
FEW VIOLATIONS OF LAW
REGULATIONS ON USE OF FIRE
WORKS GENERALLY OBSERVED.
Arrests for Shooting on Streets and
Celebrating PrematureIy-Polic
Reserves on Duty.

The police reserves Of the several pre-
cincts were kept on duty today. to be
called out in the event of a serious fire. e1-
plosion or other emergency. Every effort
is being made by the officers to have the
provisions of the law and the order OF Maj.
Sylvester complied with. Last night IN
several instances arrests were made of per-
sons for alleged violations of the law. While
there were numerous cases in which the
law was violated, the police think the city
was not nearly so noisy as 1t usually is the
night preceding Independence day. Certain
ly there was not the usual number Of big
bombs and giant crackers exploded last
night
Matthew Pleasant was the first person ar
rested this morning for setting off fire
cracker of more than three and one-half
inches in length He was taken into Gus,
tody early in the morning and arraigned
before Judge Scott. His defense was that
he was ignorant of the law.
II lit the firecracker for a little girl" he
said. land her parents gave 1t to her..
This man is from Fairfax county,, said
his counsel land he knew nothing Of the
law
Five dollars was the fine imposed.
His Collateral Returned.
A young man named Benjamin L. Tub
man was tried on charge of setting on
two small flrecrackers near Washington
Circle last night. Policeman Charlton ar
rested him, and he was required to leave
$40 collateral at the station for his appear
ance He denied the charge and two wit
nesses substantiated what he said. He
happened to be near some small boys who
were celebrating Judge Scott made an
order returning him his collateral.
Jacob kabansky and James Holidge were
charged with selling caps to children under
sixteen years old. The case was not tried
Purcell Gilmore was reported for having
set off firecrackers last night. He was re-
CURED to deposit SO collateral at the sta
ton. but this morning was permitted to
forfeit 50
A colored boy named Alexander Jackson
was in court because he applied a match to
rested him. hut the court failed to see that
he had done any particular harm and took
his personal bonds.
Sidney ]. Forrest and Frederick Myers
forfeited So and 81. respectively. for ,io-
la,tng the fireworks law.
Merely Celebrating.
II had no idea of violating the law" an
swered George Payne, who was arraigned
for discharging a pistol. Il was merely
celebrating the Fourth"
Don't you think you could get along
with firecrackers?' Judge Scott inquired.
Yes. sir he answered, but l only had
blank cartridges in my pistol
Judge Scott let him off with fine of 81,
remarking that he thought firing on the
streets is unnecessary.
Prosecuting Attorney Pugh said that he
agreed with the court He thought 1t was
nothing but nuisance.
During the day the police found but little
occasion to make arrests for violations Of
the order restricting the size of explosives
but they fear the violations will be numer-
Gus after shutdown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04

The application Of James Simpson of
Congress Heights for wholesale liquor
license has been rejected by the excise
board The church organizations of the
locality opposed the granting of the license.
and largely signed petition requesting
that 1t be rejected was forwarded from the
SUBURB TO the excise board. II is stated
that objections to the proposed uuuor nI.ce
were also set forth in Il letter from 81
El1zabeths Asylum. One of the main rea-
sons Tor refusing to grant the application
OF Mr. simpson was. 1t is said that ii was
proposed to locate the place closer Ia a
house OF religious worship than is permit
ted by the law the subject
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04
THE DEAD RAILROAD MEN.
One Shipped to wichita, Kan, the
Other to Marlboro.

The body of Engineer Frederick E. Maier,
who was killed in the collision on the Ches-
apeake Beach railroad Monday afternoon.
was shipped TO Wichita, Kan. this after
noon. Fireman Charles Tiers body was
taken to Marlboro yesterday. AS publish
ed in yesterdays Star, Zier was married
only few days ago. His wife was Miss
Edith Prather of Nottingham, Prince
Georges county, Md. She has a number of
friends in this city.
Conductor Shuster and Engineer Hayden,
who We're held responsible for the fatal ac-
cident, have not yet been seen by the rail-
road officials. Trains were run over the
road yesterday as usual and a large number
of excursiOnists went to Chesapeake Beach.
Today number of extra trains were put
ON to accommodate the crowd of excur-
sioniSts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04
Officers Installed.

Officers of Gen. Lawton Circle. No. L.
Brotherhood of the Union. were installed
last evening by Deputy Grand Chief Wash
ington ]. H. w. Thrush as follows: Past
chief Washington. Charles w. Berry; chief
Washington, Jesse w. Morgan; chief JEFF
ferson. Ben. F. Gottwalls: chief Franklin,
John d. Hall: honorable scrollkeeper, C. C.
Hipkins: honorable register, r. NJ. Kersey:
honorable treasurer, Louis Hirsh; honor
able herald, David Dee; watcher of the
day. Joseph Leaman; watcher of the night.
William E. Davis; trustees, J. d. Burns, j..
F. Melton. p B. Balm: representatives to
the supreme circle, John H. w. Thrush.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04
"Had a Little beer Taken,

Had you been drinking?" Mary Ander-
son was asked. when she appeared on the
witness stand in the Police Court this
morning.
Il wasn't drunk" she answered ..but 7
had little beer taken"
Why were you using bad language p.
she was asked.
i don't know a thing about it." she an
swered Last night went to GEORGETOWN
Tor ride. and on my way home a police
man took me OFF the car"
Don't take the little beer next time the
Judge advised her. and you won't get into
trouble"
she was fined s. and will go to the farm
Tor a stay of two weeks in case she fails
TO pay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04
THE STAR DY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address in the United
States or Canada. by ordering 1t at
this office. in person or by letter.
Terms: Ii cents per week; Is cents
for two weeks. or 30 cents per
month. Invariably in advance Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should
give the last address as well az the
new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04
INSTALLATION of Omcers.

At recent meeting Of Washington Tenn
pie, No. 1. l.. G. E, the following officers
were installed: Mrs. Gertrude Ball, p T. 4:
Mrs. Mary Hyer, n. T.; Mrs. NJ. Blakney.
" T.; Miss NJ. Mann. prophecies; Mrs
Newman, priestess; Mrs. NJ. A. Burke, NJ.
c.; Mrs. L. Weber. G. of F.; Mrs Emma
Gaipin. G. of NJ; Mrs. Foley, G. of l. p;
Mrs. Rosa Roske, G. Of p
by Mrs. Lizzie Thompson, D.G.T., assisted by
Mrs. Maggie E. Myers. P. D. G. T., and
Mrs. Emma Manu. p. T., and Mrs. Louisa
Swank, Mrs. Hannah Blakney. Mrs. Carrie
Goodman and Mrs. Mary Huston. Refresh
ments were served to members and visitors,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04
Witnessed Hoboken Fire

Police Officer Lally Of the Anacostia sta
ton has returned from visit to New York
and Brooklyn, where he went on a business
trir. Mr.. Lally was q witness of the
scenes attending the great fire at the piers
at Hoboken. N. ]. He was crossing in a
ferryboat at the time. from Jersey City and
saw the vessels. floating barge. and drift
ing lighters burning and the steamship
SEalc on fire, with the unfortunates on
board appealing for assistance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04
Disclaims Criminal Intention.

The hearing Of the case of John NJ. Bailey
of Alexandria, Va, who was arrested in
that city yesterday by Detective Boyd,
was today continued in the Police Court
until Saturday. The accusation against
Bailey is that he unlawfully disposed of
a watch which he purchased from the Cas-
telberg Jewelry Company of this city on
the installment plan. Bailey, it was stated,
admitted that he disposed of the watch,
but clsimed that there was no intention
on his part to commit a criminal act.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04
Both Convicted.

Rufus Harris and Emanuel Webb, both
OF Freemans alley, Were today arraigned
before Judge kimball in the Police Court
the hrst named on the charge of carrying
q pistol openly with intent to do harm
with II. and with assaulting Webb and
the latter with CARRYING a pistol conceded
on his person.
Both were convicted Harris was COM
United 10 jail for six months in each case
eho W eoo was given a sentence of SIX
months in the same prison
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04
$50, 900 for Catholic Univer.ity.

The will of the late Mrs. Rebecca Rey-
burn. who died last Friday at the Hotel
Rennert, Baltimore. where she had made
her home for several years. was admitted
to probate in the orphans court Baltimore
yesterday. Among the requests was one Of
10000 to the Catholic University of Amer
ica.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04
I'm Default OF Payment.

Arthur Richie Of LIST street northeast
and Walter Brooks. alias Bates. whose
home address is not known, were today
convicted IN the Police Court before Judge
himball Of the larceny of a brass wheel
valued at 3 from the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company. Each OF the accused
was fined S1O and in default OF payment
was committed to jail for thirty days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04

Another case of smallpox was reported to
the health department last evening. the
patient being Beatrice Simms, colored, two
years of age. residing at sol Marks court
southwest. The child is believed to have
contracted the disease from contact with
other cases In the court. Five other per-
sons found in the house were placed in
quarantine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04


Tickets on sale for all trains Fridays and
Saturdays 10 Atlantic City, Cape May
Ocean City and Sea Isle City. n. j. god
to return until following Tuesday Tickets
good via Delaware Bridge Route to Atlantic
City.-AdSt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hall at
10 am. 2:3O and $50 pm; Indian Head.
$50 pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe and
Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Manchester for Mt. Vernon at
10 am. and go pm.
Steamer Pentz for River View at 10 am.
2:15 and S45 pm.
Steamer Northumberland for Baltimore
and lower river landings at pm
Steamers Columbia and Belle Haven for
Alexandria every hour.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate points ct $50 am
Steamer Harry Randall for Chapel Point.
Nomini and river landings at am.
Cars from Aqueduct bridge to Airing
ton, Fort Myer and Falls Church every
half hour from 4. to IL pm.
Trains leave 49, street ana Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington every forty-five min
utes and Mount Vernon hourly from 10 O. m.
to pm
Trains leave Chesapeake Junction at 10
and II am. 2. 3 and 6 pm. for Chesapeake
Beach the bay. Take Columbia car.
CHILDREN GROW PLUMP AND ROSY
on Schneider's famous MALT BREAD.
Every member of the family likes tits so
wholesome. nourishing and delicious. Your
grocer sells it fresh from the ovens. &C.
IF YOUR ICE BOX is FILLED
with old GLORY Beer today you won't
mind the heat It's so refreshing and
strengthening. For case write or phone
Amer & DRCRY, Brewers, 25th & F SITS.
ANTON FISCHER'S. aO6 G. LACE CUR
TAlNS AND BLANKETS CLEANED.
Braces for bow legs and all deformities
at Fischer's, 623 eth northwest.
Wickless Blue Flame Oil Stoves $3.50 to
s19; Gas Ranges. 81 to $40. A. Eberly's
Sons, us 9TH St
TRY "CHEON" FOR ICED TEA.
The best Joc. Tea in America Sold under
our guarantees. Sugars cost. c. D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04

VIA %. q .. X. X,
Account B. Y. +. U. A, July 10 to 13, TO
return to 11th except 3y deposit and pay
meat of 80 cents tickets will be extended t.
August 1u.-Advt-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Columbia-Columbia Stock Company in
'1The Idler."
Glen Echo-Lewis and Fancun.
Chevy Chase Lake-Naval battle
WiIdwood-Polite vaudeville.
Florida avenue near 11th street-Indian
village.