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Evening star., 1901-12-26
TO INVESTIGATE ASSAULT
POLICE SEEK TO LOCATE EDNA
VESTS AsSAILANT.
Relieved That a Virginia Negro Can
Throw Some Light
the Mystery.

James Malvin, formerly a resident of
Warrenton. Va, is wanted by the police,
who think he may be able to give some in
formation in connection with an assault
committed on Edna West last night In front
of her home, No. 1885 Temperance avenue.
The assault was committed on the col
ored woman about midnight, and she was
in an unconscious condition when found
She was taken to Freedman's Hospital,
where the doctors found she was very weak
from loss of blood. There were three ugly
cuts across the womans face, extending
from over her left eye across her cheek.
The doctors worked on the patient all
night long. and at 10 o'clock this morning
DR.. WarfieId informed Capt. Boardman that
the woman had not recovered conscious
ness.
AS soon as the officers of the eighth pre-
cinct learned of the affair they sent the in
jured woman to the hospital.
Afterward they investigated the case and
then went in search of Malvin. They learned
that Malvin had lived in the house of Mrs
West for more than a year, having come
mere from Sparrows Point, Baltimore,
where he had formerly worked.
Alice Lewis, the widowed sister of Mrs
West, and Hannibal Hailstock also occupy
rooms in the house. Last night all these
people visited friends near 10Th and l.
streets. and it was about II o'clock when
they neared home Up to@ the time they
reached 18th and T streets there had not
been an angry word spoken Malvin and
Mrs West, who had walked together,
entered Temperance avenue from 18th
street, while the other couple went to the
18th street entrance to the short street
The latter couple reached home first, and
when the others had not reached there
twenty minutes later Mrs. West instituted
inquiries concerning the Whereabouts of
her sister. Hailstock was unable to answer
the womans interrogatores. He said that
he thought she might have stopped at the
house of a friend with her companion.
A few minutes later Mrs. Lewis heard a
peculiar noise in front .of the house and
opening the door she saw her sister on the
asphalt pavement bleeding profusely Mrs
Lewis and Haistock picked up the in
jured woman and while they were carry
ing her to the house Malvin appeared. He
soon hurried away. Two hours later the
injured woman was removed to the hos
pital.
During the investigation of the case the
police learned that a gold watch had disap-
peared from Malvin's room yesterday and
they think he may have quarreled with the
woman about the timepiece. The woman's
injuries, ii is thought, were made with q
shoe.
This afternoon the doctor attending her
said she was partly conscious, and he ex-
pressed the belief that she will recover The
doctor questioned her, but she remembered
nothing about the assault.
Detectives Browne and Lacy have been
detailed on the case. They obtained a good
description of Malvin, which was furnished
the officers of the several stations.
Evening star., 1901-12-26
WEEKS HEALTH REPORT.
Marked Decline in the Mortality of
the District,

There was a decline in the mortality Of
day last Of over 21 per cent, as compared
with the previous week. From Ito the
number of deaths fell to &c. of which SO
were white and "a colored. The death rate
for the whites was 14.O5, for the colored
20.45, and for the whole population 1903.
In the corresponding week of last year the
deaths numbered 1OS. representing a death
rate Of 2o.15. The mortality from apoplexy
fell from to 2, heart diseases from 10 to 6,
kidney affections from to 5, and that
among children under 5 years old from %
to 1S, and those under 1 year of age from
10 to II. From consumption tie deaths in
creased from 10 to II, and pneumonia from
to IL. There were fatal cases Of typhoid
fever and of diphtheria. By violence
there were deaths; suicide by inhalation
OF Illuminating gas, 1 homicide by gunshot
and accidental deaths. Of these / was
by fracture of femur, ] confusion of hip,
steam railway accident, burned by gaso-
line and 1 by fall
At the close of last report there were 35
cases of diphtheria in quarantine During
the week IL new cases developed and 10
were discharged, leaving AZ cases in isola-
tion in q premises.
OF scarlet fever there were As cases in
quarantine at the close of the last report
During the week 6 new cases were reported
and ID were discharged, leaving 3S cases
with warning cards in 33 uremises.
The mean weather conditions prevalent
during the week were: Temperature of the
atmosphere, 23 degrees; relative humidity
66 degrees, and barometer, 3O1O There
was a rainfall of 1.4O inches with north
westerly winds averaging miles per hour
and reaching 81 miles per hour on the 10th.
The maximum of the thermometer was GA
degrees. on the 10Th, and minimum, 10 de-
grees on the 21st.
Evening star., 1901-12-26
Ordered by Commissioners.

The District Commissioners have ordered
that the roadway of D street northeast be-
tween 18th and 18th streets be graded by
the chain gang at an estimated cost OF
800, chargeable to the current approprta-
tion for grading streets, alleys and roads.
That the offer of j. F. Blundon to raise
the roadway of 9th street between New
Cut road and the Tenleytown road at
Schneiders lane with stone, broken
phalt, gravel and broken stone dust, the
broken asphalt not to be used within six
inches of the finished surface, and any
stone placed below three inches of the fin
shed crown to be broken to size of three
inches. for the sum of $500. is hereby ac-
cepted.
That the roadway of Duncan street
northeast between 14th and 18th streets be
graded by the chain gang at an estimated
cost of 81 400, chargeabe to the current
appropriation for grading streets, alleys
and roads.
That $50 feet of six-inch water main be
laid in Blair road north from Chestnut
avenue. at estimated cost of s675 and
that fire hydrant be erected, at an
estimated cost of $50.
That the order of June "a, 1899, directing
that cutters be paved on both sides of Nor
ris road from Monroe street eastward and
the roadway shaped up, at an estimated
cost of $3.50 chargeable to repairs to
roads, 1900 is hereby Cancelled.
Evening star., 1901-12-26
Not the Medical Society of the ID. G
To the Editor OF The Evening Star;
Notes From Fall Church.
Correspondence Of The Evening Star.


FALLS CHURCH, Va, Dec. 26, 1901.
Mr.. Olin H. Davis a young man just
twenty-one years Of age, died Tuesday
afternoon Of consumption. He was men,
ber of Capt. J. E. Willard's company, Sd
Virginia Regiment, during the Spanish war,
and more recently connected with the Naval
Reserves, being attached to the U. S. s.
Fern. He leaves a mother and sister.
At the meeting Of Pioneer Lodge of Good
Templars, Tuesday night, Mr.. ]. NJ. Thorne
and George w. Hawxhurst were elected
delegates to the state convention of the
Anti-Saloon League, which meets in Rich
mond, January 49, Miss Ruth Thorne was
installed as assistant marshal, and Miss
Laura Summers, Miss Nellie Hawxhurst
Mrs. M. M. Erwin, Mrs J. D. Higgins and
Mr.. w. E. Parker were appointed COM
mittee to purchase a piano for the lodge.
Mr.. ]. NJ Thorne made an address.
Miss Katie Dodge, teacher in the public
school, gave a party Monday night to the
pupils in her department and a pleasant
evening was spent by the children.
The Christmas entertainment of the Sun
day school Of the Presbyterian Church took
place Tuesday night in charge Of Mr.. e. c.
HougR. superintendent, and consisted Of
songs, recitations, ETC., by the children.
The pastor, Rev. R. A. Dawson, was the
recipient Of purse of $40. and the organ
list, Miss Hawxhurst, $25.
At the Baptist Church las, night can
tata was rendered, the exercises being in
charge of Mr.. G. e. Hid, superintendent.
Evening star., 1901-12-26
SHOT FROM AMBUSH,
Mystery Surrounds the WOunding of
Brakeman.

n Brakeman.
Frederick Marshall, a brakeman employed
by the Southern Railway Company was
brought here on a train from Strasburg
Va, about II o'clock last night, suffering
from a gunshot wound Of the abdomen
There We're twelve perforations in his in
testines, and his condition was SO serious
that he was thought to be dying when he
reached the city.
Policeman Sears. who is stationed at the
Baltimore and Potomac depot, summoned
an ambulance, and the wounded man was
conveyed to Garfield Hospital.
DR.. j. Ford Thompson performed an op-
Grafton on the patient, remaining at the
hospital with him for several hours. The
doctor found the man in extremely criti-
cal condition.
Marshal's home is at Burke's Station
Va. While he was at Strasburg waiting
for his train to be made up yesterday
he was shot. The shooting, it is believed
was accidental.
young woman was shooting at objects
from a window, and it is believed that a
bullet from her pistol inflicted the wound.
However, other parties were about the
scene of the shooting, and 1t is possible
that the shot was fired by one of them
This morning the patient was resting
well but the doctors say that his chances
for recovery are not very encouraging.
Evening star., 1901-12-26
SPANISH war vETERAxs.
They VIII. Call ON NE. Roosevelt New
Year Day.


President Roosevelt is an active MEM
Der of the Spanish War Veterans, his name
being on the rolls Of Theodore Roosevelt
Command, No. 10, of New York city. Con-
sequentiy the Spanish War Veterans of
Washington are making arrangements to
turn out in force on New Year day to pay
their respects to him. Commander Lee NJ.
Lipscomb has issued the following general
orders:
'The Corps of the District of Columbia.
National Army OF Spanish War Veterans,
will assemble at Spanish War Veterans
Hall, 612 E street northwest, on January
i, 1907, at IL o'clock am, for the purpose
of paying their respects to Comrade The
sodore Roosevelt, President Of the United
States.
AN honorably discharged soldiers of the
Spanish-American war. the incident war in
the Philippines and the China campaign are
cordially invited to participate
Members of the organization of Spanish
war veterans will wear their distinctive
uniform of blue and gray, or their service
uniforms, with campaign hats and white
gloves Those not members of the asso-
citation are requested to wear their SER
vice uniforms. Those without uniforms
Will wear dark clothes. All must wear
white gloves. No side arms. The order is
signed by Aid-de-camp John j. Duffy, act
Ing corps adjutant.
Evening star., 1901-12-26
MiG,vinter Carnival.

Washington Lodge. No. Is, Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks, will hold
midwinter carnival for two weeks, begin
ming February 8, at Convention Hall. Great
preparations are now in progress to make
it an entertainment that will be popular
and amusing to their many friends and
patrons. Washington Lodge Of Elks is
noted for it's charity, and this midwinter
carnival will be given for the benefit of the
charity fund to enable the lodge to take
care of the many cases of sickness and dis
tress in our community.
strong committee is already at work to
make the affair a success in all particulars.
The executive committee has contrac cted
with the Bostock-Ferari Midwinter Car
nival Company to assist them.
Evening star., 1901-12-26
AFFAIRs IN GEoReETowN.
Xmas Aftermath Cuiled in the West
End.

Mrs Mary A. Cannon, widow of the late
Martin A. Cannon, died suddenly Christmas
eve at her home, 34o0 NJ street. Heart dis
ease was given as the cause. 1t Is said
that Mrs. Cannon was engaged in trim
ming Christmas tree for her two little
children, when she was fatally stricken.
Deceased was thirty-six years Of age, and
survived her husband about one year. The
funeral will take place tomorrow morning
at $50 o'clock from John B. McCarthy's 8
undertaking establishment, the cortege pro-
ceedng to Trinity Church, where mass of
requiem will be chanted at 8 clock.
The Sunday school of the West Washing
ton Evangelical Lutheran Church enjoyed
a fine Christmas program last night. The
Sunday school of Grace Church also held
its Christmas exercises last evening In the
main church, the children and parents turn
ing out in large numbers. A gift was made
to each child The Sunday school celebra-
tion of the West Street Presbyterian
Church will be held tomorrow evening at
6:30 o'clock. The children of the Congress
Street M. P. Church will also hold their eel
ebratfon on the same evening, a full fedged
Santa Claus being in the program to dis
tribute the gifts to all good children of the
school.
Twenty-seven arrests were made yester-
day at the Georgetown police station, near
ly all of which were recorded before 8
clock in the evening. There were very
few collateral cases, and as a result the
Black Maria had full load. All Of the
cases were for misdemeanors, sixteen being
for dfsorderly conduct and five for assault
and battery. There were only four arrests
made for intoxication.
Mr.. Theodore McGirr, formerly Of Dunn
barton avenue, but now of New York, who
has been in town for a brief visit, left for
his home this afternoon.
Mr.. Thomas Fullalove is in town on
visit for the Christmas holidays
Policemen Englehart and Walsh are off
duty, being on the sick list.
Lorenzo Jordan, a young colored man,
was found in an unconscious condition yes
terday afternoon in Jones' alley. He was
removed to the Georgetown University
Hospital in the patrol wagon.
Some unknown person turned in a false
alarm yesterday afternoon shortly before
4:3O o'clock, from box ~, the engines re-
spending. The police are looking for the
culprit
Evening star., 1901-12-26
CITY AND DISTRICT.
womep's Missionary Societies.

The Women's Home and Foreign Mission
airy Societies of all the Methodist Churches
OF Washington district will convene In
quarterly session at Douglas Memorial
Church. 11th and II streets northeast. to-
morrow at 10 am, for an all-day meeting.
Prominent among the speakers will be DR..
and Mrs C. W. Gallagher and Miss Ida
May Durham. also Miss Agnes McAllister
of the national board of Methodist missions
who has spent twelve years in Africa and
thoroughly understands the work of mis-
sions among the poor native races of that
country, will be present and speak at
pm
Evening star., 1901-12-26
Abandoned Wei.

Edward Whalley of 1918 Georgia avenue
southeast has written to the District Com
missioners calling attention to the fact that
an abandoned well has caved in next to his
house. An inspection was made by the Of
flee Of the inspector of buildings, and it
was reported that the well is not a menace
to the neighboring property. In regard to
the matter Inspector Ashford says: '.Thc
fourth section of act of Congress approved
March 1, 1899. provides a penalty after five
days notice to the owner Of any unin-
closed lot or parcel Of land who shall fail
neglect to properly abate the nuisance
of a dangerous well or cistern As this
well is in an inclosed yard, protected by
fences, / am Of the opinion that cannot
inforce an order at variance with the terms
Of the aforementioned act"
Evening star., 1901-12-26
PUBLIC USE ONLY.
District Telephones Not to BE Used for
Private Business.

district Telephones Not to he Used for
Private Business.
The District Commissioners have ap-
proved an order suggested by the electrical
engineer to be issued to all the depart
ments Of the District service stating that
the telephones in the various District Of
fees are intended for public business only.
and must not be used for private busi-
ness. Commissioner Ross hesitated at first
to approve the recommendation Of the
electrical engineer, taking the ground that
peremptory order might sometimes cause
great embarrassment, especially when
friends calling upon the Commissioners
might desire to use the telephone. Upon
the scope and intent of the order being ex-
planned personally. however, by the electri-
cal engineer, Mr.. Ross approved 1t.
In support OF the recommendation the
electrical engineer stated that the opera
tors at telephone headquarters report that
a great deal OF private telephone business
is now carried on between the various Dis
trict offices. including the police, fire and
school departments, having telephones on
the District lines and the telephone COM
pany's exchange lines, so overlooking the
trunk lines connecting the two switch
boards as to seriously interfere with the
public business.
Evening star., 1901-12-26
Election of Golden Cross officers.

Trinity Commandery, No. 522. United
Order of the Golden Cross, has elected the
following officers: Walker r. Hopkins, N
c.; Ethel NJ. Pattee, V. N. c.; Alice NJ
Lakin, w. p; E. ]. Pattee, K. of r.; F. R.
Sparks, F. X. of R.; George B. Rose, T. !;
w. D. Denham, w. H; Mary K. Rein
burg, w. 1. G.; j. E. Benjamin, w. o. G. /;
trustees, DIR. George w. N Custis, Edward
Rorison and DR.. Fisk Elgin; representative
to the Grand Commandery, Susan A Lang
ley; alternate, Emma 8. G. Pattee; audit
ing committee, G. w. n. Custis, D. H.
Borches and Edward Rorison
Evening star., 1901-12-26
Launching of Battle Shin Missouri.

Those desiring to witness the launching at
Newport News Saturday morning Dec IS
should take Norfolk < Washington steamer
leaving foot of 9TH St, Friday, at $50 .. m,
for odd Point and Norfolk. Steamer will
take passengers over to Newport News Sat
urday morning and launching may be seen
from the decks. without extra cost State
room reservations for round trip may be Sc
cured at Gen1 Ticket Office Bond Bldg.
18th < n. Y. ave, or at wharf. Phone $50
advertisements
Evening star., 1901-12-26
FUNERAL OF w. II. EARL.
Laid to Final Rest in Oak Hill
Cemetery.


Funeral services were held this afternoon
at o'clock over the remains of Mr.. Will
liam Rawlings Earl, who died Monday
night at $50 o'clock Of typhoid fever. Short
services were held at the home Of the de-
ceased, 912 23d street northwest at 2:30
o'clock this afternoon, only the immediate
members and relatives Of the family being
present. At Oak Hill Chapel Rev. Gerhart
Wilson, pastor of the Western Presbyterian
Church, conducted services at o'clock. In
terment was at Oak Hill cemetery.
The pallbearers were DR.. F. L. Biscoe,
Mr.. Earl Biscoe, Mr.. Frank Biscoe and
Mr.. Howard Fisk and Mr.. Ned Johnson.
The flowers were many and beautiful and
completely covered the casket.
Mr. Earl was the only son of Mr.. Charles
II. Earl of the Treasury Department and
Mrs Jennie s. Earl, and was twenty-six
years Of age. He was assistant secretary
of the Letter Carriers Association Of this
city, and secretary to Mr. Edward j. Can't
we'll, editor of the Postal Record, for the
past threeeyears. Last July he contracted
typhoid fever, and, together with other
complications which set in, prevented his
complete recovery from the fever He had
been invalid since that time, and two
weeks ago he received another setback,
from which he never rallied. The deceased
was at one time connected with H. NJ. Mar
tin and Westcott & Wilcox, real estate
brokers, and held high positions Of trust
with each firm Mr.. Earl was a member of
the Western Presbyterian Church. and took
an active interest in the affairs of the
church. He was member of the Chris
tian Endeavor Society and the Young Mems
Christian Association. and was an ener-
getic worker in both organizations He
was Very studious young man and had a
bright future before him. He was popular
and well liked by all who came in contact
with him, and enjoyed large circle of
friends in this city and also among the
business men.
Evening star., 1901-12-26

John Newman, colored. twenty-five years
Old resident of Virginia, called at the
Emergency Hospital about 4 o'clock yes
terday afternoon and asked that he be
given surgical treatment. While cunning
near Bailey's cross roads he accidentally
shot himself in the arm. His arm and
hand were so badly shattered that ampu-
tation was necessary. Because of the seri-
Gus nature of the injury the man sill prob
ably remain in the hospital for several
days.
Evening star., 1901-12-26
Record CompIeteA.

The District Commissioners have comple<.
ed the record Of the title to the square
OF land gained by accretion from the Po-
tomac river and bounded on the north by
Georgia avenue. on the east by the navy
yard wall. on the south by the Eastern
branch. and on the west by 9th street south2
east. The title is in the United States, the
attorney for the District recently held and
1t has been so stated on the tax books
Evening star., 1901-12-26
Struck BY Car.

Patrick Ryan, a middle-aged white man,
was struck by BrightwoOd car last even
Ing at Brightwood and received painful in
juries about the arms and head. Dr. Chas
Stone of BrightwoOd attended the injured
man in the Brightwood power house. where
he had been carefully removed. Later he
was brought to the Emergency Hospital
Ryan is employed on Mr.. Louis P Shoe
makers place and at the time of the acci-
dent was engaged working about the tracks
of the railroad, and it is said, did not hear
the car approaching.
Evening star., 1901-12-26
Asks a Divorce.

In petition for divorce filed today In the
Supreme Court of the District of Column
bia by Martha d. Schlosser against Robert
F. Schlosser. 1t is charged that April %,
1905. while Mrs. Schlosser was ILL., her hus-
band wilfully deserted her. When last
heard from he was at Manila, Philippine Is
lands. In addition to a divorce Mrs Schlos-
ser asks that she be authorized by the
court to resume her maiden name Sweeney
She Is represented by Attorney Campbell
Carriugton.
Evening star., 1901-12-26
The Municipal Lodging House.

Nr. Thomas W. Gdlmer writes to The Star
to correct the statement concerning his re-
cent communication to the Commissioners
relative to the extension of aid to the poor
by the District The Stars report of his
letter made II appear that he suggested
that 1t would be better to expend the 81 600
annually appropriated for the support Of
the municipal lodging house in the mainte-
nance OF a municipal employment bureau
Mr. Gilmer In fact commended the lodging
mouse and suggested that its efficiency be
extended by the addition Of the employ
nent agency feature.
Evening star., 1901-12-26
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mt. Vernon at 10
am. and 1;45 pm.
Trains leave Pennsylvania avenue and
131a street for Alexandria and Arlington
every half hour. Mt. Vernon, hourly, 10
m. to pm.
Steamer Washington for Fortress Monroe
ard Norfolk at $50 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour; Faus
Church hourly. See schedule.
Evening star., 1901-12-26
Congressional Library Musicale.

The musicale at the Congressional Lii
brary tomorrow will be given by Mr.. An
gelo c. Fronani. Miss Florence Stevens,
Miss Florence Wieser, assisted by Mrs
Mason.
The program is as follows: Trio andante,
Rheinberger; song, pastorale; violin solo,
andante from concerto. Mendelssohn; piano
solo, (D Pappillion, Lavalle; Cb) Mazurka,
Chopin; (c) Fete au Madrid, Thome; song,
pastorale, Nevin; trio adante ct scherzo,
Won Weber.
Evening star., 1901-12-26
MRS. DENNIS CONDITION.

Continues to Improve but Makes No
Statement.
Mrs. Ada Gilbert Dennis, who was so
seriously and myst eriously assaulted at her
home on X street more than two weeks
ago, continues to improve. 1t was stated
this afternoon that her mind was clear and
that she was apparently fully conscious.
She has not yet made statement concern
ing the assault which is of interest to the
police.
Evening star., 1901-12-26
Remains Sent to Old Home.

The remains of Charles Gilroy, who died
Tuesday morning at Providence Hospital,
were sent TO Doncaster. Md, this morning
to be inferred in the family burial ground.
Funeral services we're conducted Yesterday
by Rev. E. HeZ Sven at the residence of
the deceased's daughter. 6l5 L street south
east, where the remains had been taken.
he leaves seven sons and one daughter
Evening star., 1901-12-26
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy-"On the Stroke of Twelve"
Bijou-The Great Lafayette Show.
Chase's-Polits vaudeville.
Columbia-The -Four Cohans in THE Gov
ernors Son."
kernan's-Al. Reeves Company.
Lafayette-BeIlows Stock Company in
Hazel kirke."
National-James X Hackett in Don Cde-
sar's Return