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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20
DISORDER ON STREET CAR.
Conviction of an EmpIOye Of Chesa
peake Junction Resort.


Lizzie Jones and Charles Howser, the
latter employed at Chesapeake junction in
charge of the pavilion. were today con-
victed in the Police Court Of disorderly
conduct last night on a Columbia line car
The evidence showed that 1t has been the
custom of the woman to accompany How
ser to Chesapeake Junction about twice or
three times a week. After boarding the
car to come to the city last night several
men who were seated near the woman
made offensive remarks about her. An
angry dispute of words followed, and final
ly when the men left the car, Howser and
the woman also alighted, and the former,
it is said. attempted to take the men to
account for their conduct. The woman
also became involved in the difficulty, and
both she and Howser were arrested. The
former attempted to bite the officer who
made the arrest. Judge Mills decided to
fine the woman $40 and the man So, and
both fines will. it is stated, be paid during
the day.
Henry. alias .shad," Bennett, a young
man we'll knon in Northeast Washington.
was arrested last night while on his way
from Chesapeake Junction. He was charg-
ed with disorderly conduct street car
and with an assault on the conductor. He
Is now being held at the ninth precinct sta
ton on suspicion Of being concerned in a
recent robbery at the house of Mr.. Morri-
son, No. 1904 Massachusetts avenue north
east.
1t is stated that last evening Bennett, in
company with a young woman, went to
Chesapeake Junction. where they attended
a rooster dance and the woman won a
rooster. On the return some man is re-
ported to have said: why don't you let
the rooster go?' Selling the bird, 1t Is said,
the questioner threw 1t from the car. A
fight ensued, during which the conductor
Of the car interfered, and it is alleged was
whipped by Bennett. The arrest Of the
latter followed in due course. The case will
probably be heard in the Police Court to-
morrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20
SMART SvvINDLiNG SCHEME
NOTES OF A DEEUNCT STATE BANK
LARGELY CIRCULATED.
Four Men Arrested by Secret Service
Agents - The Problem Of
Their Prosecution.

Some weeks ago the officials of the secret
service of the Treasury Department re-
ceived information from several sources
showing that notes were being circulated
in all the principal cities of the country
that had been printed from the original
plates of the state bank of New Brunswick.
N. ]. This bank went out of business
several years prior to the civil war, and 1t
was supposed that the plates had been de-
stroyed Since receiving the information
agents of the secret service have been CIV
ing the matter considerable attention with
the result that Frank j. Perry. an ex-con-
Wet: William Hagan and Edward w.
Smith have been arrested in San Fran
cisco by the secret service agents, charged
with passing these notes. In their pos
session were found 900 Of the notes in
sheets of three. Their correspondence dis
closed the fact that their source of supply
was Jacob Weigel, at New Brunswick. n.
j. The officials at New York were notified
and today Weigel was arrested and ST 800
In notes were secured, together with sew
eral copper plates of different denonhna-
tons.
States May Have to Prosecute.
Acting Chief Moran of the secret service
said in reference to these arrests that the
proceedings in San Francisco were had I'M
der the direction of the United States at
torney there, who expressed himself as
having no doubt that the offense clearly
came within the federal statutes. IT, how
ever. 1t appears that the government is I'M
able to hold the men who have been ar
rested, on the ground that their offenses
were not against United States laws, they
will be turned over to state authorities for
prosecution.
The secret service officials say that thou
sands Of the notes have been circulated
and have been accepted as genuine national
bank notes The fact that the notes are
not counterfeits Of any government obliga-
ton is what makes 1t doubtful whether
the men can be prosecuted for violating
the counterfeiting laws. They can be pros
ecuted in the various states in which the
notes have been passed for swindling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20
Warrington Stock Exchange.

ton IS; 81 900 at IosH: $1,000 at losIs Mereen-
p p1a'e IS, $500 at 1os i'''s ''ef eAio " '''
District of Columbia Bonds-s.c5s 1924. 1a4 bid
bid, 100 asked Washington Traction and Electric
coll; as eah bid 81 asked MbetTopolitan Rail-
debt. lo3 bid Mstrop9lit an Railroad cert In
30 asked. Columbia Railroad I'd mort. IS, 100 bid,
1921 asked. City and Suburban Railroad IS, 90
asked. Anaeostia and Potomac IS; 80 asked. Wash
nston Gas IS, series Is. 1O7 bid. 10 asked. q. $
Electric Light deb imp Ss; los bid u s Electric
apeake ami Potomac Telephone IS. 10+ bid, l05
asked; American Security and Trust Is: 100 bid.
as. iIo bid: Masonic Hall Association IS, iOe bid.
Safe Deposit and Trust Companies Safe
Deposit and Trust, iis bid; 1855 asked. WASHINGTON
s ssfy s9s BID nas Tas AND
bid. Metropolitan. rs bid; Central. sss BID.
Citizens. lss bid. Columbia. ITO bid Capital.
15sh bid, 40 asked: West End I2o bid lso ask
eo RaiIraad stoeEs.%capiiai Traction. iosA bid.
1o2a asked City and Suburban = ,, asked ed .
Franklin ne II bid Metropoiitan. 70 bid. 50 asked.
Corcoran. 6sh bid. Potomac 81 bid. 20 asked. Ar;
Sa Saan sd us 81 *
: BID; 81 asked; Commercial. bid. asked GO.
Title Insurance stocks-Real Estate Title. so bid.
Y Sc a.ss s 81 sa III S
Telephone stocks--chesapeake and Potomac 81
Gas stocks-washington Cas- COS bid 81 asked.
Miscellaneous Stocks.-Mergenthaler Linotype.
1eoN bid. lseA asked Ians,on Moaotype, isE bid.
9H asked. American Grsphophone pref 9h bid, Il
asked pnsu%stie Gun ca,risse os 3D. I 10 asked
ington Steamboat, 161 bid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20
Government Bonds.
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, August Colour quiet, unchang-
ed receipts, "a Coz barrels; exports, Ala barrels
asked; September, 7aAa7ih; october 75a75H
steamer No red. TOM; receipts, 1877. S25 bushels
exports. 232, 146 bushels; southern by sample Goa
T; do: on grade. Iaa77. Corn firm: mixed, spot,
u ha61%; the month. 81h: steamer mixed, cola
eos; receipts. II. 762 bushels: southern white and
yellow corn. 65 sales. Oats steady; No. 2 white,
40h sales; No. mixed, 39a39ts: receipts. 81, 41S
western. 57ha58; receipts. GIGS bushels: exports
S.5l1 bushels. Hay quiet and easy; No. i timothy.
$l6.50aSf7. Grain freights very dull, rates easy
steam to Liverpool. per bushel. Id August; Cork
for orders. per quarter, Is. 3D. August. Butter
firm. unchanged; fancy imitation. 17a1S; fancy
creamery, 2Os21; fancy ladle, 16a17; store packed
i2aii. Eggs arn. unchanged; fresh, 16alah Cheese
ION. Sugar firm. unchanged; fine and coarse gran
ulated, SIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20

Suit In equity was instituted this after
noon by Adolph Feldvoss. treasurer, and
Herman H. Bergman and George M. E.m-
merich, trustees Of the German-American
Building Association No. s. against Liz1ie
F. Clark and George B. Clark. her husband.
The court Is asked to appoint a receiver
for lot 71 In BealPs subdivision OF lots IL
to Ia. block 2. Trinidad, known as 1112
Florida avenue northeast. and to require
the defendants to discharge an indebted
ness secured by deed of trust thereon.
In default OF payment 1t Is sought to have
piled to the payment OF the alleged indebt-
edness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20
Suit to Recover ON Bonds.

Suit at law to recover s., 5000 on bonds
was instituted this afternoon by James B.
Lambie, through Attorneys Davis and
Tucker, against Joseph H. Hobson and the
Union Surety and Guarantee Company. 1t
Is stated that In June, 1900, Hobson entered
into two contracts with the War Depart
ment to furnish labor and material for the
erection Of certain officers quarters and
other buildings at Fort Washington. Md,
and Fort Morgan, Ala. The defendant
company was his surety. The plaintiff al
leges that Hobson Is indebted to him in the
total sum Of s., 36 for hardware supplied
in connection with the contracts mention
ed, and that he has been unable to collect
the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20
Personal Mention.

Mr.. o. B. Brown has gone on his annual
vacation, and expects to be absent threa
weeks
Messrs- VIM. C. Mckim, VIM. j. Fem
tress. A. Thomas. Jno. Murray and How
ard and Joe Butterworth members of St
MichaeTs choir. have just returned from a
two weeks visit to their friends in Aurora,
W. Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20
Shit for Maintenance.

Mrs. Ida A. Shipman, through Attorney
j. l. Peyser, this afternoon petitioned the
Supreme Court of the District Of Column
bia to compel her husband to provide for
the support Of herself and their four chill
dren. Mrs. Shipman charges that her hus-
band deserted her In November, 1896. since
which time he has contributed very little
toward the support of the family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20
Electric Connection. Mnae.

George H. Harries has written the Com
missioners. as the vice president Of the
United States Electric Light and Potomac
Electric Power companies, stating that
the connections which have been made
between the conduits of the two compa-
MES have been made with the approval Of
the two companies, and that requests will
be made from time to time to make further
connections Of the same character
throughout the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20
Filed for Probate.

The will of William Daw. dated July 10
last. was fled this afternoon for probate.
1t Is directed that the estate of the testator
be divided among his daughters, Isabelle
Daw Birch and Marietta Daw, and his son,
Joseph Albert Daw. To his son, William
81. Daw, $40 is left. The property disposed
Of includes premises GIG and 91615 22d street
and q building In rear Of the latter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20

The Old Guard Drum Corps. from Wash
inston, has selected Congress Heights as
the place In which to prepare for work for
the coming Grand Army convention in
Cleveland. Ohio. and practice was begun
last evening at the residence Of Mr.. Daniel
Kelly, member of the corps, on 4th street.
Congress Heights. The drum corps COM
prises thirteen pieces and will form the
escort of the Department of the Potomac.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20
building Permits Issued.

Building permits were issued today as
follows:
G. w. Morgan, to erect one two-story
frame dwelling at the southeast corner Of
9Th and Savannah streets, Congress
Heights. to cost 81 300.
Mrs. Laterner, to build rear brick addi-
ton and make general repairs to COS d
street northwest, to cost LOO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20
Objections Filed.

A pole erected on 10th street between
Rhode Island avenue and Q street to carry
the wires of the fire alarm and police patrol
service has been objected to by &. G. Pool,
NJ. D., Of 945 Rhode island avenue. Mr..
Pool will be informed that the pole was
erected in accordance with the act making
appropriation for that purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20
New Lamp. Recommendea.

Thomas J. Fisher. inspector Of electric
lights. has recommended that two Coils
lamps be established, one at the northeast
corner OF LIST and streets. and one at
the northwest corner of 9th and Grant
place northwest. Electrical Engineer AL
len has Endorsed the recommendation and
forwarded the matter to the Commission
eys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20

An autopsy was performed last night on
the body Of Marlin Burton, the colored
boy, who was choked to death yesterday
by a piece of meat. as published in yester-
days Star. The examination showed that
death had resulted from strangulation, and
Coroner hewitt gave the necessary death
certificate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20
Iowa Proceeding to Panama.

The Navy Department today announced
that the battle ship Iowa, which has been
undergoing repairs to her boilers at San
Francisco. will leave that port some time
today on her trip southwark to Panama.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20
Wife secure. Divorce.

Justice Barnard of the Supreme Court Of
the District OF Columbia today signed de-
cree granting Lucy L. Brice divorce from
Edward c. Brice because of the desertion
OF the wife by the husband. Mrs. Brice Is
given the custody Of Tie child Of the couple
until further order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20

The fire in the house Of Mrs Annie Bar
rick, No. I07 18th street northwest. Sunday
night. published in yesterdays Star, was
OF incendiary origin. according to a report
made to Chief Dutton by Fire Marshal
Drew yesterday afternoon. During the
marshals visit to the house he made a
careful inspection of the two floors, where
the fires started. and arrived at the con-
ciusion stated. The police have been work
ing on the case, bu. no arrests have been
made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20
Bay Rum Must Paw T,x

The commissioner of internal revenue
has decided that bay rum manufactured In
Porto Rico. when brought into the United
states. is liable 10 internal revenue tax as
distilled spirits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20
NEW MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL.
Commissioners Invite Plans From
Architects.

A program for architectural competition
for the proposed new municipal hospital
was today issued by the Commissioners
Plans are desired for the following build
ings: Administration building. service
building, ward buildings. superintendent s
residence. nurses quarters. mortuary sta
BILE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20
rr.n.fer Recomnended.

Health Ohicer woodward has recon-
mended the transfer OF Rudolph Murphy
from laborer in the disinfecting service to
laborer In the scarlet fever and diphtheria
service. from August 10 to p, owing to
the absence Of Thomas p. Ball. who Is on
leave OF absence during that period.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20
Sent Home to Ki.. and MAKE

Sent Home to kiss and Make UP.
John Lenbie. colored. was today charged
in the Police Court With assaulting his wife,
Maria Lenbie. After recommending that
the couple "go home. kiss and make up"
Judge O'Donneil released the defendant on
personal bonds TO keep the peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20

John Thomas. colored. was today con-
victed in the Police Court Of the larceny of
a watch and chain valued at SIS from Irene
Gilbert, and Judge O'Donnell fined him $50.
with sixty days In Jail in default. Sentence
was suspended on condition that he would
return the stolen articles to the owner by
Saturday next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20
Additional Policeman Aupointea

HUHAH TOIcemAn Ap0O1nte0.
The request of Frederick Cowdney to be
appointed an additional private on the met
ropOlitan police force for a period OF three
years for duty at Mt. Pleasant has received
the approval Of both Major Sylvester and
Commissioner Ross.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Stock !

New York Stock Market.
Furnished by w. B. Hibbs q Co.. bankers
and brokers. A19 ST.. members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs La.
denburg. Thalmann & Co.. New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-20

'But. ab understand. your jurisdiction
in the matter Is confined to the suburbs.
don't. beg Of you, be discouraged. Don't
abandon the project because you cannot
please everybody. President Mendenhalrs
work In defense of the metric system APP
plies here IN speaking Of the prejudice
being attachedrto human progress he re-
fers to 1t as an obstinate conservatism
which makes people cling to what is or
has been merely because it Is or has been.
not being willing to take the trouble to do
better. because already doing well, all the
while knoYing that doing better Is not only
the easier. but more in harmony with ex-
listing conditions.
the system Of street names If you can. but
do not abandon It Beautiful names and
old associations are important, but they
are not so important as plan by which
streets can be readily located and easily
found. especially by strangers and future
generations OF residential
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-08
HOLDEN

Holden Grange, Patrons of Husband
ry, will meet Monday night at o'clock
for the annual election of officers.
The Social Economics Club will meet
Tuesday night at o'clock at the home of
Rev T. e. Babb on Walnut Street OF
the general subject, Anarchy" mem
bers will discuss the first division, The
Possibility or Impossibility of Exter-
minating It." Marcus Moore will open
the debate, the subject being continued
from last week.
The normal class will hold its regular
meeting at Mrs. Anna p. Fay's, Highland
Street. Monday afternoon at 2.SO o'clock
The Baptist Bible class will meet in
the church parlors Monday night at 8
o'clock.
"A card from the National Mckinley
Memorial Committee has been placed in
a conspicuous place in the post Office,
thus reminding all who enter that here is
an opportunity for Holden citizens to
show their esteem for the late President
by contributions to the fund for the
erection of the grand arch which it is
proposed to erect in Washington to his
memory.
A teachers meeting was held Satur-
day morning at $50 o'clock in Damon
Memorial Iiall. There was a large at
tendance, and the subject of Mature
Study was considered under the dirsc-
ton of Superintendent Of Schools Herbert
+. Jones.
Tickets for the course of entertain
ments to be given by the illage Improve
ments to be given by the Village Improve
be procured from Misses Clara L. Holt
and Florence T.. Potter and from Curtis
Morrow. Season tickets are 81. Single
tickets for the first entertainment are 80
cents, and for the remaining three IS
cents each.
The Young Peoples Mission Band met
Saturday afternoon at the home of the
vice president, Mrs. Frank J. KnowltOn,
Highland Street. Nearly every member
was present, and they worked to finish
the articles on hand and make final prep
arations for the sale to be held Wednes-
day afternoon and evening in connection
with the turkey dinner to be given by
the Ladies Society of the Congregational
Church.
The Ladies' Society Of the Baptist
Church held a sociable FridaS' evening.
Supper was served at o'clock, and at 8
an entertainment was given of readings
and music. There was large attend
ance.
The storm of WEDNESDAY last greatly
interfered with the attendance at the
schools with one exception. At the
South school Miss Sadie Packard, teacher,
not one of the pupils was absent during
the week This school has a remarkable
record for attendance.
There is excellent sleighing and slid
ing all over town.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-08
Held at the Arlington Club and
Proves Another Notable Sue
cess Many Prominent Guests
Being Present
BEAUTY SHOW OF
RAILROAD MEN
Was One of the Features of the
Entertainment, the Prize Going
to B. w. Wrenn-PubIiC Events
and Political Leaders BurleS-
qued
qued

Washington, Dec THE Gridiron
Club. composed of 40 Washington cor
respondents, scored another notable
success tonight on the occasion of the
December dinner About 100 guests
assembled around the gridiron table
at the Arlington Hotel, which was
beautifully decorated for the occasion.
AS usual, the entertainment con-
sisted of burlesques and satires upon
public events and things and numerous
public men and prominent guests were
treated to the usual course OF "broll-
ing which is always of a good natur-
ed kind. Arthur w Dunn, president of
the club, announced at the beginning
of the dinner that serious affairs of the
world would be reserved for other
times, or treated in a lighter vein and
this was the keynote of the subsequent
proceedings.
The program, as usual, touched upon
public events in a ocular manner and
began with a New Alice in Wonder
land" By the most delicate differences
the illustrations and quotations were
applicable to some of the events in the
life of President Roosevelt. The ar
rival of the Collier Medriment (Mer-
rimac) with a supply Of champagne
To fill the bunkers Of the diners was a
laughable skit and the selection Of a
delegate to go to London to attend the
coronation, furnished opportunity for
the nomination of number of guests
for the place and their successive re-
lection for various reasons.
A large number of railroad men were
present and they were all bought out
in a competition for a beauty show.
The prize was awarded to- B. W.
Wrenn The comments Of the men,
bers of the club upon the various quail
ifications and appearance of these rail
way officials caused the room to echo
with laughter
Another laughable slSit was a Fake"
meeting of a supposed cabinet during
which various sporting characters APP
peared and tried to palm themselves
| off as "the real thing" They We're fl
naliy hustled out unceremoniously-
| Among those who made excellent
| speeches were Postmaster Genera,
| Smith, Senators Allison and Mitchell
| the Chinese minister, ex-senator Car
ter and ex-Gov. Francis, both now
| connected with the Louisiana purchase
exposition; Representative Lands Cd
| Indiana; Solicitor General Richards of
the department Of justice and others.
The musical program as usual, was
| excellent, consisting of solos, quar-
tettes and choruses, as well as catchy
topical songs.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-08
JEFFERSON

William Paradise and Frank Farrar
had a friendly wrestling bout Friday
evening in the Eagle Lake Club room.
When Farrar was thrown his head came
in contact with the corner of a chair,
cutting an ugly cash on his forehead.
Two singers have been added to the
membership of St. Mary's Church choir,
Miss Josie O'Bren, soprano, and Paul
GilbO, bass.
"A force of Sc men is at work at the
Boston and Maine Railroad putting in
side track from the station TO the orldge'
Joseph Houselander of NOrthwoof has
taken the contract to cut off a large lot
of cordwood for George Blanchard OF
Mr. Houselander will employ about 10
men all winter. g..
Michael Weldon of Princeton Street
is spending a few days with relatives IN
Worcester. r.
Miss Agnes Burke of Princeton Street
Is visiting friends in Worcester,
Mrs. Jane Breene of Lowell is the
guest Of Mrs. William Hill Of Fairview
Avenue