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Evening star., 1901-10-10
ROBBED OF HER SAVINGS
MRS. JOHANNA oLEARY~s LOSES
EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS.
Colored Girl, Aged Seventeen. Ac-
cused of the Theft-The Police
Investigating.

Mrs Johanna O'Leary was robbed of $500
this morning. The money was stolen from
her house. No. 1o2 LIST street northeast. A
coiored girl who called at the house this
morning Is suspected of having committed
the theft. The latter is known to the po-
lice, and every effort is being made by
them to effect her arrest and recover the
money. The sum of $50 OF the money
stolen was In gold and the balance was In
twenty, ten and fve-dollar bills
mrs. OLeary, who celebrated her
eightieth birthday several years ago. was
AFRAID to put her money in bank Her son,
Mlchael OLeary, who is hardworking
man, lives with his mother. He earns a
good salary, and each pay day he gives
her the greater part of the amount he re-
ceiVes- The mother puts away all the
money tnat is not used in defraying the
household expenses, so that during the WIN
ter season when Michael is sometimes m
apie TO work she may have available means
MRS. oLeary was alone in her humble
nome this morning when a young colored
girl called and engaged her in conversa-
tlon There was no work about the house
10 be done, and the elderly woman in
needed.
The caller left, and about the time she
reached the sidewalk Mrs. O'Leary discov-
ereo that her savings had disappeared She
nao the money in an old purse This purse
was In the pocket Of a dress and the gar
ment was wrapped in an old apron 1t is
SAID the pocket was torn from the dress
and resident of the neighborhood, who
was standing near the house, declares he
saw the colored girl have something in her
hand that resembled a pocket from a dress
MRS. OLeary left the house as soon as she
discovered her loss and went in pursuit of
the colored girl. Because of her advanced
years she was unable to run fast, but she
nnaliy overlook her She was then so much
excited that she was unable to make much
of an outcry.
The man who saw the girl pursued her a
snort distance, but not knowing why she
was wanted he gave up the chase in a
snort time Mrs. OLeary gave the police
.he name and description of the girl. She
is said to be about seventeen wears o,a
Evening star., 1901-10-10
CHANGES APPROVED.
Board of Education Authorizes Pro-
motions and AppOtntments.

Board Of Education Authorizes Pro-
motions and Appointments.
At meeting of the board Of education
last night it was announced that the fol-
lowing changes in the schools had been
approved:
First division-Promoted, F. A. Reeve,
fourth to fifth grade; B. E. Morrison, third
to fourth grade; E. NJ Hull, first to third
grade. Assignment of Grace G. Newton to
first grade and appointment of Joseph A.
Murphy as assistant to principal of Force
School. Fifth division-Promoted, Miss
Geraldine Herman. second to third grade;
appointment of Miss Marian E. Yoder and
Miss Clara Donovan, Normal School gradu-
ates, as teachers in first grade; assignment
of Miss Rachel Guy as assistant to princi-
pal of Randall School, and Miss Carrie
christensen to be teacher in Manual Train
ing School No. l. Appointments as tenn
porary assistants in the kindergartens,
Alice Grace Clifton and Miss ELAN Thomp-
son Rider.
Reports were received showing the great
success of the night schools The tend
ance is higher than ever before. The fol-
lowing comparative statement was issued
in regard to the registration and attend
ance of the various night schools:
Evening star., 1901-10-10
WORK OF HUMANE SOCIETY.
Reports of Agents for the Month OF
September.


The executive committee of the Wash
1ngton Humane Society held its monthly
meeting Monday last at the office room "a,
Warder building. The minutes Of the last
meeting were presented and the treasurer's s
report, showing a balance in the treasury,
was read and accepted.
The agents submitted reports of work
done during September as follows:
Number Of cases investigated, 2ol; ami
mails relieved, 1,179; remedied without pros
ecution. 1893: prosecuted, 5s: convicted, 5s;
acquitted, O; cases of animals unfit to work,
SO; cases Of animals abandoned to die /;
animals killed by the agent, / dog, 13
horses; cases of beating or whipping, 4;
cases Of overlooking, 2: cases of overdriv-
ing, o; driving when CALLED, %; driving
when lame, %; lack of food or shelter i;
collateral deposited, s279: collateral forfeit
ed, $226; fines imposed, So; fines uncollect-
ed, $50: amount collected in Police Court
for society, S21S; cases to be investigated
4; cases continued, 8; number of cases as
sisted by police, 3.
The agent for the care of small animals
also reported as follows: Number of calls
made for cats and kittens, 6S; number of
cats humanely killed, 65; number Of kittens
humanely killed, 143; number of dogs hu-
namely killed, 4.
The agent in charge of the children's
branch reported: Number of cases in
vestigated, 10: number of children examfn-
ed, ID; number of cases dismissed 2; num-
Der Of cases settled out of court, 8.
Evening star., 1901-10-10
Holds It's First Meeting.

The Potomac Literary Club held its first
meeting of the season Tuesday evening at
THE Litchfeld-" President Silas Boyce oc-
cupied the chair. Prof. Edgar A Tibbetts
read paper on Expression in Literature -
together with an original poem, entitled
Santiago"
The following program was rendered:
Piano solo, II Trovatore, E. Dorm, Miss
Ethel L. Tibbetts; vocal solos. Dream
Paradise and Dear Hearts. Miss May Buck
Ter; recitation, selected, Mr.. w. W. MILAN;
vocal solo. Sunbeam Sue, Miss Claire Kig-
gins; recitation. The Grave of Moses, Mrs
NJ A Naylor; piano solo, Miss Eta Schmid;
recitation, selected, Miss NJ. C. Bennett;
recitation, Our Deathless Dead, Mr.. S. 4.
Hall.
Evening star., 1901-10-10
PREPARING FOR CONFERENCE.
Regents of ID. A. n. Appoint Commf
tees of Arrangements,

In preparation for the conference of the
District Of Columbia chapters, to be held
in this city November 20, the local regents
of the Daughters Of the American Revolu-
tfon assembled last night at the Ebbitt
House. Mrs. Mary s. Lockwood. regent Of
the District chapters, presided. Commit
tees were appointed on printing, music, pro-
gram, hall. press, luncheon and the con-
tinental hail, all Of which are to report at
the next meeting of the continental re-
gents. A general committee, comprising
the regents of the local chapters, was also
announced as an advisory body to super
wise the work of the minor committee.
The convention Of November 20 will con-
slider ways and means to advance the So
ciability of its members. outline the enter
ta1nment Of the next national congress-to
be held In Washington next February-dis-
cuss the many sites offered for the conti-
mental hall and act generally on matters of
interest to the District of Columbia Daugh-
ters Mrs. Charles w. Fairbanks. presi-
dent general of the national society," is to
attend and deliver an address.
Arrangements have been made to reopen
at an early date the class in parliamentary
procedure. Of which Miss Desha is chair
man.
Evening star., 1901-10-10
Incur q Penalty.

Four colored boys, who gave their names
as Charles Hill, George Hill, Frederick Hill
and Vincent Butler, Were arrested in Ana
costa yesterday by Policeman Osterman
for distributing advertising circulars on
Jackson street. One of the boys had
small express wagon filled with circulars,
and the four were getting rid of them as
fast as they could. 1t is said they were
leaving on the parking as well as on door
steps as many as six circulars at time.
Several complaints have been made about
the manner in which such circulars have
been thrown about the streets, especially
on Capitol HILL Several days of every
week, 1t is said, thousands of them are dis
tributed In the eastern section of the city.
East Capitol street, one of the principal
thoroughfares of that section, seldom fails
to show the result of such violations of the
law
The boys who were arrested yesterday
We're tried In the Police Court today
oharles HILL who gave his age as eighteen
years, was fined IS, while the others who
are much younger, were fined 81 each
Evening star., 1901-10-10
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Chemical Engine Meets with Disaster
Its First Run.


The first run of chemical engine company
No 8, which is located on Wisconsin ave-
nue. a short distance below Tenleytown.
was made yesterday afternoon with some
what disastrous results to the engine.
About o'clock in the afternoon an alarm
was sounded for fire supposed to be at
the Woodley Inn, or some house IN the
neighborhood. Three horses are attached
to the engine, and in making the run one
of the horses fell and threw another. Both
poles of the engine were broken, but none
of the men were hurt. The horses were
considerably bruised. The alarm on which
the men responded is understood to have
been false one, no fire being discovered.
Robert Lee, colored, aged twenty-six,
VINO lived at 26OI l street while at work
yesterday afternoon on Libby's wharf, lost
MS balance and fell overheard and was
drowned before assistance could be rem
dered. Lee was engaged in unloading the
schooner Dennis Simmons, Capt. J. w.
simmons In charge. which is moored at the
root OF JEFFERSON street, number of other
iaborers were on the boat at the time,
and the accident was witnessed by nearly
all The crew of the police boat succeeded
In recovering the body within fifteen MIN
utes after the drowning. The dead wagon
conveyed the remains to the morgue.
Mtzpah Chapter, No. S,-Order of the East
ern Star, gave entertainment last even
Ing at Masonic Hall on 32d street. which
was well attended A program, consuming
little over an hour, was given. Mr.. VIII
LIAM Price, in his laughing songs, and Miss
Clara e. Baker made the hits Of the even
ing. The floor was cleared and dancing in
augurated at the conclusion Of the other
exercises. The proceeds of the affair will
be used in beautnying the hall In which the
chapter meets
some unknown person yesterday turned
in an alarm from box 766, to which the
engines responded. The firemen failed to
locate q fire in the neighborhood
Henry Voigt has secured a permit to
Duld frame stable on branch of the
Belt road, at Tenleytown
Evening star., 1901-10-10

Burnetts Vanilla Extract is the fixed
standard of excellence. It has outlived crit
icism. 1t is the finest and purest vanilla
extract that can be bought.-Advt.
Evening star., 1901-10-10
ADVERSE ACTION.
Decline to Cancel Tax !
Sales of Lots.


The District Commissioners have acted
adversely upon the application of Edwin
Forrest, attorney for E. s. Randall for
the cancellation of three tax sales against
eight lots owned by Mr.. Randall in square
1905, between Maryland avenue and 6
street and 18th and 18th streets northeast
1t was claimed by Mr.. Forrest that there
were certain irregularities in the listing
advertisement and sale of the property. 1t
was also claimed that the purchaser of the
property at the last tax sale had not paid
in the money within the five days pre-
scribed by law, and therefore the Commits
sioners should set aside the sale. The
property was sold to c. H. Wiltsie, who is
said to represent a Rochester, N. Y, syn
d1cate, which deals In such matters The
lots were sold in the name of ]. H Buscher
and 1t Is claimed by the assessors office
that transfer to Mr.. Randall was not
made until the property had been sold for
the taxes Of 1893 and 1899, and listed for
taxation in 1900. Assistant Assessor Grff-
fin stated:
'The Office fails to discover any Irregular
ity in the listing, advertisement and sale
of the property, and the contention of the
applicant that the Office has not complied
with the statute is not admitted There
appears to be no ground for the cancella-
ton of the tax sales or taxes, and there
fore the matter is submitted adversely
Mr.. E. G. Davis, the collector Of taxes,
In commenting on the claim that payment
was not made by the purchaser within five
days after the last day of sale, says:
THE clause in the act under which the
sale is asked to be invalidated, leaves the
matter entirely discretionary with the Com
stating that they may set
aside the sale If the amount be not paid
within five days, etc. The purpose for
which this clause was inserted in the act
was to compel good faith on the part Of the
purchaser and does not affect the validity
of the sale. 1 consider that the claim as
made by the petitioner is not well founded
and report adversely"
Evening star., 1901-10-10

The work Of resurfacing Nichols avenue
from the south entrance to the Government
Hospital for the Insane to Hillsdale. a dis
tance Of one mile, has been started. This Is
the portion of the thoroughfare known as
the Asylum hill, the condition of which has
been a matter of frequent complaint. In
spector Watson and the local county force
are doing the work.
Mr.. Joseph Klug, a well-known member
of the inside force Of the Government Hos
pital for the Insane, who has been i'll, has
improved slightly, but is still unable to 20
about without the aid of crutches
Mr. and Mrs. oJseph P. Drummer and
young daughter of Hamburg, N. Y, are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Emo on Har-
rison street. Anacostia
Mr.. j. T. Branson of Anacostia is having
the residence owned by him on Hamilton
avenue, Congress Heights, remodeled
Electa Chapter, No. 2, Order of the East
ern Star, held a meeting Tuesday evening
in the Masonic Hall at Anacostia. A large
number Of visitors from other chapters
were entertained and an interesting pro-
gram was rendered, followed by the serv-
ing of refreshmnts.
Tn Anacostia Pleasure Club gave it's first
dance of the season Tuesday evening last
in Haines' Hall, Harrison street. Anacostia.
which was generally attended.
Evening star., 1901-10-10

GREAT POTATO SALE, roc BU,
At Johnston's, 729 7th st. NV.
Best Burbank Potatoes, 79c. bu.; per peck
20c. Best New Dates. sc. lb., or 6 lbs for 23c.
Evening star., 1901-10-10
Suit Over InAurance.

The Parliament OF the Prudent Patricians
Of Pompeii. corporation, was made de-
fendant in suit filed in the Supreme
Court of the District today by Elvina Marr,
who seeks to recover $1,000. being the
amount claimed as due on life insurance
policy carried by her husband, George
Marr. in the defendant corporation. It is
stated that George MARI died January 13
last, and although due notice Of the same
has been given the defendant corporation,
it has refused to furnish the plaintiff with
the authorized blank form upon which to
make proof Of death. and also refused to
pay the $1,000 claimed as due. Wilson and
Barksdale are attorneys for the plaintiff.
Evening star., 1901-10-10
FALL MEETING HELD.
Matters Discussed by District of CO.
Iumbia Library Annexation.

Matters Discussed by District of CO.
lumbia Library Association.
An informal discussion of photographed
experiences occupied the time of the Dis
trict of Columbia Library Association at
Its fall meeting held last night. Three of
the librarians present had travelled ex-
tensively during the summer and reported
informally the libraries inspected
Colonel Weston Flint librarian Of the
Washington City Public Library, recounted
the proceedings Of the librarians confer
ence 'at Understanding that the women
librarians largely outnumbered the men,
Professor H. Darlington Bolton described
the royal Italian libraries at Milan. Ed
ward Burchard OF the coast and geodetic
survey talked at some length of the libra
ries OF Great Britain and their union with
museums and art galleries, a combination
of interests which prevailed, he said,
throughout Europe. The speaker was de-
cidedly in favor of some similar union In
America, but DR.. Cyrus Adler, librarian of
the Smithsonian Institution, and Colonel
Flint disagreed with him.
Dr.. Adler and Miss Gibson Of the city
library closed the meeting with brief talks
on travelling libraries.
Evening star., 1901-10-10
ALLEGED ROBBERY.
Proprietor of Hotel Says He Was As.
saulted in Capitol Grounds.

saulted in Capitol Grounds.
Mr.. Green, proprietor Of Green's Hotel,
No. 40 B street southeast, informed the
police of the fifth precinct last night that
he had been knocked down and robbed in
the Capitol grounds. He was assaulted
about o'clock Tuesday night, he said, and
he pleaded Illness as the reason for not
reporting the affair earlier.
The police were told that Mr. Green
was robbed of $4s. the money he had for
his landlord. He said he was passing
through the Capitol grounds. when he no
ticed two men wearing slouch hats seat
ed on the coping. One of them dealt him
blow on his forehead and another on the
back Of his head. The second blow, he
said. rendered him unconscious, and it was
not until O'Clock yesterday morning that
he was able to get up and start toward
home. Then he was assisted by a young
man. During the time that was spent In
the grounds Mr.. Green said, he could
hear people passing and talking, but he
was perfectly helpless. A physician at
tended him yesterday.
Evening star., 1901-10-10
Held for Action of Grand Jury.

ceedings in last evenings Star of the hear
Ing of L. w. Pulies, George McGoines and
Samuel Thompson in the Police Court Pros
ecutor Mullowny replied to arguments of
counsel for defense, at the conclusion Of
which Judge Scott held each of the ac-
cused in 81 500 bonds for the action of the
grand jury. They were committed to tail
to await the result Of an effort to procure
bondsmen. The defendants are charged
with conspiring to secure 800 by Illegal
means from the Capital Traction Company.
Evening star., 1901-10-10
Both Badly Hurt.

Two horses attached to a runabout be-
longing to Mr.. o. G.. Staples, took fright
about o'clock yesterday afternoon while
in the vicinity of Chevy Chase Circle, and
ran away, throwing out Mr.. W. L. MiIburn
OF the Riggs House and Mr.. Charles l..
Wood. who was in the vehicle with him.
MIR. Wood sustained cut on the head and
was unconscious when picked up. Mr. Mil
burn received a bad bruise on the right
arm In addition to being quite badly shaken
up. The accident was caused by one of
the animals stumbling and breaking the
pole In regaining his feet. The rig was
badly damaged
Evening star., 1901-10-10
Progressive Euchre Party.

Ruth Chapter, o. E. s.. has arranged to
give progressive euchre party this even-
ing in the hall at Masonic Temple, corner
of 9th and F streets for the benefit Of their
charity fund. number of valuable prizes,
including handsome smoking jackets, ladies'
fall hats, silver pitchers and other similar
articles, will be distributed at the close of
the play. The prizes were donated by per-
sons interested in the movement. The value
OF these premiums is estimated to be about
800
Evening star., 1901-10-10
CITY AND DISTRICT


Eleventh Cavalry Band Concert.
The following program will be rendered
by the 11th L. s. Cavalry Band at Fort
Myer band stand, under the direction of
Chief Musician A. Perwein, this evening
at 7:30 o'clock:
March. He Laid Away a Suit of Gray
Selection, THE Burgomaster' Luder
Waltz, The Spirit of Love. ....... Hall
Clarinet solo. 'Amphion Polka. Barnard
principal Musician A. s. Clark
MorSeau Caracteristiuue "Whisperine
Flowers BIen
Cake Walk. Little Africa. Wilmarth
Yankee Doodle"
Evening star., 1901-10-10
Ask for Trial by Jury.

John Turner, who, as stated in yester-
days Star, was arrested on the charge of
stealing lot of stamps from the Southern
Railway Company, and sBatiste Costa.
charged with receiving the same, were to-
day arraigned in the Police Court. They
asked for trial by jury. Turner was re-
manded by Judge Scott in default of bond
and Costa was released on $50 collateral
to await further proceedings.
Evening star., 1901-10-10

A call has been issued for the ninth an
nual convention of National Spiritual
lists, to be held In Masonic Temple,
9th and F streets. this city, October Is to
is, At 1:3O O'Clock each evening public
meetings will be held, when addresses will
be made by prominent lecturers and me-
diurns. The headquarters for delegates
and visitors will De at Willard Hotel cor
ner F and 18th streets
A reception to delegates and visitors will
be held in the new parlor of the Ebbitt
House Monday, October IA, at pm
Evening star., 1901-10-10
Takes Overdose of Laudapuu

Philip Weber, thirty-three years old who
Is employed as a bookbinder In the gov
ernment printing office, took an overdose
Of laudanum about 7:30 o'clock last night
at his home, No. 7os 9th street northeast.
and became H. Physicians were summoned
to the house and after they had rendered
medical treatment the sick man was re-
moved TO the Casualty Hospital. He was
relieved of the poison and was soon out
of danger.
Evening star., 1901-10-10
Realty Transferred.

deed was placed on record today trans
ferring from Elizabeth H. Gurley of this
city to Harry c. Shields and Seymour Van
Santvoord of Troy, N Y, original lot IL
and lot 49, in square 1876, in c. ]. Hillyer's s
subdivision, for a consideration of $4,000
Square 1876 is bounded by o and P and l5t h
and 10th streets northwest
Evening star., 1901-10-10
Board Members Appointed

Thomas E. Sewell. Mrs. ]. W. Babson and
James B. T. Tupper have been appointed
members of the board of children's guard
ians for three years. the first named to sue
ceed NJ d. Peck and the others to succeed
themselves. Mrs. Chas Moore has been an
pointed to the vacancy on the board caused
by the resignation of Mrs. Lucy s. DooIit-
tie
Evening star., 1901-10-10

The District Commissioners have referred
to the attorney for the District complaint
against the extension Of the limits Of Har-
mony cemetery, filed by Anton H. Heit-
muller. The matter hinges upon a point
Of law as to whether the addition to the
cemetery was held by the cemetery asso-
citation prior to the act Of January 25 1885,
prohibiting the laying out of any new GEM
etery or part, within one and a half miles
Of the city limits
Evening star., 1901-10-10
Wife Sole Beneac,arv-

Mrs Aggie D. Smith is made sole bene-
aciary Of the real and personal estate Of
her husband. Daniel A. Smith, according to
the terms of the will of the latter. which
was filed for probate today. The will IS
dated October Is, 1896.
Evening star., 1901-10-10
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mt. Vernon at 10
Q. m and 2:S0 pm.
Steamer Washington for Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Trains leave Pennsylvania avenue and
1@lz street for Alexandria and Arlington
every fOrty-five minutes. Mt Vernon
hourly 10 am. to 3 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour; Falls
Church hourly See schedule.
Evening star., 1901-10-10
IT'S ANNUAL REPORT.

Regatta Committees Suggestions Re-
garding Swimming Contests.
The District Commissioners have re-
ceived the annual report of the regatta
committee in charge Of the swimming and
diving contests at the District bathing
beach. The committee is composed of
Eugene B. Wilkins, chairman; Robert T.
Small, ]. c. Ransom, Alexander McKen-
zie, w. X. Stevens and F. w. Greenfell.
The contests this year were held at the
bathing beach Wednesday afternoon, Sep
tember II, under the most favorable con-
ditions. The day was a. perfect one, and
upon the terraces bordering the scene of
the events were several hundred specta-
tors, who watched the proceedings with
interest. The entries were large and the
conduct of the races was such as to con-
clude each event on the closest schedule
time. All long waits between events ex-
perienced in seasons before were abso-
lutely done away with. The time made in
the various races was good, and in one
event. the 100-yard swimming race, the
winner made the time of 1 minute Is sec
onds the best recorded in a similar event
at the beach.
A number of merchants and citizens sup
ported the committee in the providing Of
trophies for the winners of the events
The following donated for the purchase of
medals: Woodward & Lothrop, Lansbureh
& Bro, W. B. Moses Sons, William Hahn
& Co., r. Harris & Co. and g. TayIor
Wade. as well as employees of the District
government.
The committee has adopted a design for
the gold and silver medal. It was found
impossible to carry out recommendation
received that no entrance fee should be
charged of amateur swimmers who desired
to contest. 1t was the belief of the COM
mittee this season that all the swimmers
that would enter would be of the amateur
class, and that should no fee be charged
the water would have been filled with
miscellaneous swimmers, who would not be
contestants, and thus would cause great
confusion in the management of the events.