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Evening star., 1901-08-10
WANT CAPT. BEACH RETAINED.
Citizens Of BennfnG to Present Peti
tfOn to the President

Citizens of Bennfng to Present Petit
tfOn to the President
meeting of citizens of that section Of
the District east Of the Anacostia river
was held last evening at Keyser's Hall.
Benning, for the purpose of expressing the
appreciation of that community to Com
ments made under his direction during the
last two years. and to consider what might
be done in the direction of inducing the
President to retain Capt. Beach upon the
board of District Commissioners. The
meeting was presided over by William A.
Meloy, and e. s. West acted as secretary.
mody. Allen w. Mallery and E. s. West,
was appointed to draft suitable resolutions
on the subject. The committee reported
resolutions declaring that whereas Capt.
Beach had manifested q ''h1gh and wise
apprecia tion of this section and the steady
and Intelligent purpose to provide for it's
development, we desire to express our high
appreciation OF his character and his abili-
ties 1t was further resolved that the cit-
zens most sincerely express the hope that
Capt. Beach may be continued in the dis
charge of the duties of a position than
which no field of higher usefulness can be
found for him, and that a committee of
hve be appointed to wait upon the Presi-
dent to impress upon him the desirability
OF the continuance Of Capt. Beach in his
three wait upon Senator McComas to So
l1c1t his interest In the effort to secure the
retention Of Capt. Beach
Ihe resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed. Messrs Allen w. Mallery, G. s. Mu-
shaw, Edward s. West and John w. Greg
ory were named for the first committee and
Messrs. Carmody, E. G. Gates and ~ Key
ser for the second.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
EMERGENCY AMBULANCE.
Complaints That Automobile IL Speed.
ed Too Fast.

Complaints That Automobile is Speed
ed Too Fast.
The following communication relative to
the alleged excessive speed Of the electric
automobile ambulance Of the Emergency
Hospital was dispatched from police head
quarters yesterday afternoon:
Headquarters of the Metropolitan Police
Force, Washington, d. c.
Lieut. Amiss, commanding First precinct.
Sir: Commissioner Macfarland has had
vigorous complaints laid before him re-
specting the speed of the Emergency Hos
pital ambulance, which, he states, exceeds
the legal rate; also that at times it's alarm
Is rung unnecessarily. Business men on
10Th street are among the directors.
1 desire that the hospital authorities be
notified that they must confine themselves
to the regulations, which, In my opinion.
give them ample speed for ordinary occa-
sions. Respectfully,
Major and Superintende
Lieut. Amiss transmitted the message to
the hospital authorities and 1t called forth
the following reply from the executive
officer:
Emergency Hospital. August Q.
Maj. Richard Sylvester, Superintendent OF
Police, Washington, D. c.
Dear Sir-Your communication Of this
date to Lieut. Amiss concerning the speed,
etc., of the ambulance of this hospital has
UeSH IclcIIcu W HE as cAcCulINc oiuCcTs
and I will promptly investigate the mat
ter. We will always comply with local
laws. Very truly yours,
H. L. E. JOHNSON, MD,
Executive Officer.
The complaints against the speed of the
ambulance are said to have come from mer
chants along 18th street northwest. Both
Commissioner Macfarland and Major Syl-
vester are out of the cit ytoday and could
not be seen regarding the matter. The hos
pital authorities are said to take the posi-
ton that they cannot accomplish the best
results in emergency work If they are to be
restricted in the matter Of speed.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
QUESTION REGARDING FINES.
DtscussiOn Between Health ONCE and
Police Department.

Quite a spirited discussion is In progress
between the health department of the Dis
trfct and Police Lieutenant Daley Of tho
ninth precinct. growing out Of the recent
prosecutions for the sale of alleged impure
milk. DR.. Woodward the health officer, ad-
dressed the District Commissioners recently.
asking that the attention of the police de-
partment be called to the fact that so many
offenders forfeiting collateral suggests the
desirabilhy Of exacting heavier collateral
hereafter. The health officer cited the case
of Mrs. Elizabeth Wagner. who keeps a
dairy, and Charles NJ. Myers. a Maryland
shipper. who supplied milk alleged to have
been shown by chemical analysis to con-
tain formaldehyde. He asserted that neither
appeared in the Police Court, and declared
the collateral forfeited, $40 each, was lower
than the lowest fine imposed for such Of
fenses.
Lieut.. Daley, in a report on the matter,
said that bench warrants were issued in
both OF the above cases and both defend
ants we:e arraigned in court Lieut.. Daley
said that Mrs. Wagner, who had aided in
securing Myers arrest, satisfied the court
that she was not guilty. and her case was
nolle pressed. Myers pleaded guilty, ana
q nne OF $40 was imposed. Lieut.. Daley
says he finds that none of the fines i'm
posed for violation of the pure food law
has exceeded SO, and for this reason $40
collateral was believed to be sufficient :"
g %
said the police had been following prece-
dent in these matters.
DR.. Woodward has replied to what ne
declares to be "an apparent effort on the
part of Lieut.. Daley to prove the health
department in error in its statement rela-
tive to the amount Of fine imposed by the
Police Court in certain milk cases" The
health officer says:
Il have the honor to invite your atten-
tion to the fact that the statement of this
department. made on July &c. 1901. was
that the lowest fine that has ever been i'm
posed under the present law for the sale
OF milk or cream adulterated with formal
dehyde was greater than SO, while Lieut..
Daley has confined his attention. to the
Police Court docket, Of q subsequent date,
or to cases In which there was no refer
ence to the presence Of formaldehyde in
the milk sold.
1T is impossible to conceive, as alleged
by Lieut.. Daley, that Mrs. Wagner 'saIis-
fled the court that she was not guilty. In
view Of the fact that the case has never
yet been called in court, SO far as the
prosecuting witnesses of this department
are informed, and In view of the further
fact that her collateral as forfeited, is
still In the hands Of the proper officer, and
no application has been made for its re-
turn. Proceedings under a bench warrant
were discontinued, but, it is believed, not
on the ground that she was not guilty.
'The health department tries to be ac-
curate in such matters, and must object to
its efforts In that direction being discount
ed by such reports as that submitted by
Lieut.. Daley in the present instance"
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Alleged Theft of Diamonds.

Information was received here last night
from Atlantic City that Mrs. w. j. Walker,
wife of Washington attorney, had been
robbed of diamond sunburst, valued at
$40. 0.0OO, while on the boardwalk According
to the information telegraphed here a man
stepped on Mrs. Walkers dress, and then
offered her pin to repair the damage
temporarily. When she reached the hotel
where she was stopping she discov-
cred her loss, and offered 1000 reward for
the piece Of jewelry. So far as could be
ascertained today from local attorneys
there is no w. ]. Walker in the legal pro-
fession here
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Seaboard Airline Railway.
CApTTAL CITY ROUTE,

CAPITAL CII HUUTE.
LEAVE wAsHNGTON, =. 3: q: srATIoN:
HAU-Through Pullman Sleeper 70 Jacksonville.
connecting at Hamlet with Pullman Sleeper to
Atlanta.
S:b6 PM, FLA. AND METROPOLITAN DALE
LIMITEb-Through Pullman sleepeu to Tampa
and Atlanta. These trains offer excellent
seheaules to Petersburg. Raleigh. Southern Pines
Pinehurstl, Camden cosumhs, sayannah Yam, Jack
Atlanta. New Orleans. Chattanooga, Nashville
al points west and southwest
40 M DAILY. LOCAI--To PETERSBURG Raj.
eigh Southern Pines pinehurst), Hamlet and u.
teYmediate points.
Once: Iss4 n. .. ave. and Penns. ticket ofsces.
r. =. L. BUNCH, w. 81. DOLL.
Gen. paaA Agt Gen. AT
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Chesapeake & Ohio Ry.

Trnlns Ieave from Pennsylvania Station.
$500 Pm. DAILX-Cinciunati and st. Louis Spe-
cial-Solid train for Cincinnati Pullman Sleepers
to Cincinnati Lexington. Louisville. Indianapolis
and St. Louis without change; Connection foe
Car Washington to White Sulphur and Hinton week
days. Dining Car. Parlor Cars Cincinnati to
li:Io r, m. DAHY..F. r. y. Limited Solid traia
for Cincinnati. Pullman Sleepere to Cincinnati.
Lexington and Lousville without change. .Connec.
ton Tor Virginia Hot Springs daily; Dining Car.
EleeperS Cincinnati to Chicago and st. Louis.
Reservation and tickets at Chesapeake and Ohio
once, 6l3 Pennsyiysnis avenue; 9oe Fourteenth
Main llli, for Pennsylvania Railroad Cab service.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Estimates for Western Market.

]. Eldridge Burns, marketmaster of the
western market, has submitted his esti-
mates to the District Commissioners for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1902 the
Items being as follows: Marketmaster's
salary, II 400; for watchman and laborer
combined, 500; total, 81, 12O. This is an in
crease of 500 for the marketmaster
Il base this request" says Mr.. Burns
ION the following statement: The gross
receipts of the Western market for the
year ended June 80, 1901, were s5,15S, the
amount expended for salaries having been
N,SOO, showing balance of s, 1853 to cover
necessary repairs and incidental expenses"
Mr.. Burns goes on to show that the net
receipts of the Western market are greater
than those Of the Eastern and GEORGETOWN
markets combined.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
TROOPERS RIDE AWAY.
SaSairymen Leave Fort Myer for o
Months Trim.

ABOUT 100 men. comprising troops I and
Il OF the recently organized 1Ith United
states Cavalry, left their quarters at Fort
Myer about o'clock this morning upon q
camping and small arms practice trip.
which will probably last month. The
troops are under the command of Cant.
BROOKS. They rode to Roelky's farm near
brunswick. Md. and upon their arrival
there will pitch tents and so into camp.
Many OF the men of the 11th Cavalry are
recruits and during their camp life will be
given some real and practical lessons in
army knowledge and experience not OBJ
tainabie while in garrison The camp was
ordered by General Brooke, commanding
the department Of the East and its main
PURPOSE rs TO give the men thorough prac-
tice in the use OF the carbine and revolver
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Good Boys Social Club.

A certificate OF incorporation OF The
Good Boys Social Club OF the District OF
Columbia" was today fled for record. The
stated object Of the organization Is the
mental, physical, social and moral develop
ment of its members. The incorporators
are Arthur Swami, Charles Ware, William
Cox. Joseph Laurence. Henry Washington.
Albert Brown Ernest Hart. Robert WASH
ington, James Ware and Robert White.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Ru,latnx Operations i'm suburb..

During the past week Mr.. Harry r. Chris
tie and Mr.. Martin Werdig commenced the
building Of their homes In Sherwood's ad-
dition to BrooklaEd. 1t Is expected that
both of these houses will be completed be-
fore. the 1st of November.
Mr. Ernest Neihmeyer has had the plans
prepared for his house, and Is now secur-
ing bids on same.
A few days ago lot In the same section
was sold to Mr. James A. Sansbury, and
within a very short time this lot viii also
be built on. At the rate building opera
tions are now proceeding 1t will not be
many months before quite a community
OF homes will be found In the Sherwood
subdivision.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
TENTH PRECINCT OPENING
COMMISSIONER ROSS TO BE THE
PRINCIPAL SPEAKER.
Elaborate Program to Be Observed
Next Saturday-Strength of
the Police Force.

Members of the Columbia Heights and
Mount Pleasant citizens associations will
participate in the opening of the tenth pre-
cinct station, which will occur next Sat-
urday. Major Sylvester had hoped to open
the new station and have the precinct in
working order before Saturday, but the
condemnation of some of the work in the
building caused a delay.
The opening of the new station. which Is
located on Whitney avenue between 7th
and Sth streets northwest, will be marked
by a ceremony such as has never oc-
CURED on any previous similar occasion
Commissioner Ross will probably be the
principal speaker and Major Sylvester and
representatives of the citizens associa-
tions will be called upon to deliver ad-
dresses.
In drawing the plans for the new build
ing Major Sylvester provided for the COM
fort of the policemen who are to occupy
it. bowling alley Is to be built across
the rear of the lot, and the money left of
the appropriation, if any, when this is
completed will be used in fitting up the
gymnasium.
When the new precinct gets into oper-
alton the 14th street post in Mount Pleas
ant will be discontinued. There will be
from fifteen to twenty men on duty in the
new precinct at night. Under the new ar
rangement one square will be taken from
the north boundary of the second pre-
cinct and put in the eighth precinct.
After next Saturday the working
force of the several precincts will be
as follows: Precinct No. !, 81 men; No.
2, So; No. 8, 81; No. 4, As; No. 8, 81; No.
6. 40; No. Z, 90; No. s. Al; No. 8, 90; No.
10, 40. There are sixteen members Of the
detective corps.
Tournament Proposed.
Arrangements are being made for a tour
nament to be held late in the fall, in which
the mounted members of the force will
participate. This riding will give the off,
cials idea of how well the mounted
men can ride and what may be expected
of them in cases of emergency AS soon
as the hot weather is over the target
practice and drills will be resumed IN order
that the men make a good showing at The
annual parade, drill and target shooting.
The new arrangement, whereby detec-
tive will be on duty all night, as antici-
pated in The Star several days ago, was
inaugurated last night, Detective Edward
Horne being the first occupant of the old
room that has been occupied by the de-
partment printer. Each detective will
spend In that room one night in every six
teen. Under Maj. Richards administra-
tion man was kept on duty at headquar-
ters all night, and 1t is stated that while
one of the men slept the safe in the build
ing was robbed. A robbery of this kind, 1t
is believed. would be impossible at this
time, as the big safe of the department is
kept in the detective office, where man is
on duty at all hours.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Curiosity Causes a Boy Trouble.

Samuel Himmelfert, a boy about four
teen years old, who ran away from his
home, No. T2S East Pratt street, Baltimore,
about seven months ago, and who is said
to have been selling jewelry here during
that time, yesterday stopped in the Police
Court to watch the proceedings. There he
was noticed by Detectives Miller and Peck,
who had been furnished with a description
of him, and he was taken into custody
The boys parents were notified, and he
will be returned to them, in the care Of his
brother Paul, who has come for him.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them by ordering 1t at this office, In
person or by letter. Terms: Ii cents
per week: 25 cents for two weeks. or
30 cents per month. Invariably In
advance. The address may be
changed as frequently as desired.
Always give the last address. as well
~ the new one.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Anacostla and Vicinity.

The case against William Johnson, the
seventeen-year-oldb boy who Is charged with
assaulting Arthur Goddard, nineteen years
old, in Anacostia Thursday evening by
striking him with a milk bottle and injur-
ing yGoddard's skull, has been continued.
Johnsons release was secured.
It has been decided that the raising Of
the town flag at Congress Heights, the de-
sign for which was adopted at meeting
held there recently shall take place Labor
day. The flag will have a golden back
pyramids, one of red, one of white and
one of blue. representing the relative ele-
vations Of Congress Heights, the Capitol
and the White House. The flag and stan
are to be donated by Mr.. E. A. Randle.
Rev. w. H. Hunter, presiding elder, ana
Rev. r. T. Queen, pastor Of the Allan A.
M. e. Chapel at Good Hope, have issued
the final announcements relative to the
camp meeting services, which are to begin
tomorrow, under the auspices Of Allan
Chapel. The exercises will open at O:3O
o'clock in the morning with Sunday school
There will be preaching at II o'clock am.
8 o'clock pm. and 8 o'clock pm There
will be meetings every night save Satur-
days. Many ministers have been invited to
take part.
Since receiving information short time
since to the effect that nude bathers were
swimming frequently off the wharf at
Giesboro', the police of the local station
have been giving speciai attention to the
place, but have been unable to find the
offenders.
The police officers have begun their an
nuaI round in search Of information about
those residents who own dogs and their
intentions in regard to the animals and
licenses for the same.
Mrs. Milton Fillius and children and Mrs
Charles Fillius and child are spending the
month at Fort Hill, Somerset county. Pa.
Mrs George F. Pyles and daughter. Miss
Bessie Pyies, have gone to the Buffalo
exposition, to remain several months.
Mrs Blanche Yates and daughter Agnes
have gone to visit relatives in Morgansas.
st. Mary's county, Md
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Treasury Employees Organize Associa-
ton.

Fourteen employees of the United States
Treasury Department met at the G. u. o.
Of o. F. Hall last evening and formed an
organization known as the Treasury En-
pioyees' Educational and Cooperative AS
sociation. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: ]. B. Askins,
president; Lewis Patterson, vice president;
John w. Green, treasurer: F. p. Laney
secretary. Banking committee: James W.
Jones, chairman; Albert Spriggs, D. E.
White, Isaac Goodman. Advisory board: ].
3. Askins, Lewis Patterson, John W.
Green, F. P. Laney, James w. Jones.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Hearing Continued.

The hearing of the case against Daniel
Kirby, Louis Kenner and Samuel Barnes
who were arrested by Precinct Detective
Herndon on the charge of stealing lot of
gas and water fixtures from the house of
Mrs. Elizabeth C. Duff, No. 916 18th street
northwest. was postponed today by Prose-
cutor Mollowny until Tuesday next
Evening star., 1901-08-10
shouId Go to Jury.

Justice Clabaugh has decided in connec-
tion with the proceedings in Involuntary
bankruptcy instituted some time ago
against Charles {. Whelan by number
of his creditors. that the question Of wheth-
er or not Mr. Wheian is solvent should be
submitted to jury for determination. The
court declined to summon a special panel
OF jurors to consider the matter at this
time.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Beta Theta ri Outing.

About twenty-five members Of the Beta
Theta Pi fraternity, whose membership
embraces students in nearly all of the
largest colleges and universities in the
United States, had most enjoyable time
on the Potomac and at Marshall Hall last
evening. The Bartholdi was chartered for
the occasion, and the trip was enlivened
by an orchestra and number of fine
voices. Supper was served at Marshall
Hail. Representatives from Johns Hopkins,
Michigan Texas, Miami, Chicago and West
Virginia universities, and Dickinson. Cen
ter, Kenyon, Oberlin and Hanover colleges
were present.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Pleads Guilty.

Joseph Whiting, colored, who was ar
rested by Precinct Detective O'Dea on the
charge OF stealing a watch and chain and
some clothes valued in all at $33 from his
father. today in the Police Court pleaded
guilty, and Judge O'Donnell fined him $50,
with ninety days in jail as the equivalent.
Evening star., 1901-08-10

80 to Buffalo and Return Account
Pan-American exposition, via B. and o. R.
R., on train leaving Washington 1905 am,
arriving Buffalo, via Philadelphia and Le-
high Valley route, 9:2O pm. August IA.
Tickets valid returning within seven days
Similar excursions August 20, %, Sept. 4,
10, 10, 25. Secure parior car seats in ad-
vance -AdVt
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Bought by John Hartnett.

The furniture and lease of the restaurant
at the corner Of 7th and streets north
west, formerly conducted by Osborne &
Hartnett, was sold at auction yesterday
afternoon by Henry w. Sohon, receiver
The purchaser as-the surviving partner
John Hartnett, and the price paid was $1O,-
25O.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Anti-saIoon Mass Meeting.

The committee on mass meetings OF the
Anti-Saloon League has arranged public
meeting, to be held at the Vermont Avenue
Christian Church tomorrow evening at
o'clock. Mr.. Jas. L. Ewin, president of the
league, and Mr.. A. n. Garfield vice presi-
dent and chairman of the committee on CO.
operation, VIII deliver addresses
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Heavy Penalties for va<rants.

Heavy Penaittes Tot Vagronts.
Frank AIDES. a man with one leg; william
Hopkins. who has but one arm. and Cook
Seymour and Charles Rose were convicted
in the Police Court today OF vagrancy.
Judge Mills fined Rose, AIDES and Hopkins
$40 each and Seymour $40. Neither paid,
and as the result all went to the farm.
Evening star., 1901-08-10

John Johnson, twenty-three years old,
was overcome by the heat at Sd and P
street northwest about $50 o'clock yes
terday afternoon. After receiving treat
ment at the Emergency Hospital he was
able to go to his home. No "a H street
northwest.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Child Sets Fire to 1t. Clothing.

Anthony P. Sousa, three and half years
old, was painfully burned about o'clock
last night, and his mothers hands were
burned while she was trying to extinguish
the flames. The child was playing with a
lighted candle when his dress caught fire.
A physician gave the necessary medical at
tention to Mrs. Sousa and the child.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
o-der I'm X. OIL. Cases.

Justice Clabaugh today decided to con-
solidate the cause of the order of the
knights of Labor against John N. Parsons
and others the complainant seeking an In
junction and an accounting. with the cause
of Alonzo o. Bliss against John N. Parsons
and others, the object Of this suit being to
have a vendors lien declared on lot %.
square 633 The court also decided to
limit the time for taking testimony In the
consolidated cause.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Collar Bone Broken.

Robert French. twenty-four years old. a.
resident of Baltimore, while riding a mo-
tor cycle collided with a bicycle at 14th
and b streets northeast last night. He
was thrown to the ground and his collar
bone broken. The injured man was given
surgical treatment at the Casualty Hos
pital.
Evening star., 1901-08-10

Veteran day will be observed at the
Chesapeake Chautauqua, Chautauqua Beach,
Maryland, August q, and preparations are
being made to give the men who aided in
saving the nation an enjoyable time at the
bayside. There will be a large attendance
of ex-solders from Washington, Baltimore,
Annapolis and vicinities
Evening star., 1901-08-10

b. and o. Weekend Country Trips.
Tickets sold Saturdays and Sundays. for
return until following Monday. at reduced
rates. from Washington to- Charlestown,
Frederick Annapolis Junction and inter-
mediate pointS.-Adyt.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Cabin John Bridge-Motion Pictures.
Chevy Chase Lake-National Guard Band
dancing.
For amusements see page TO-
Evening star., 1901-08-10

$1.OO to Frederick, HagerstOwn and
Martinsburg. Leave B. and o. r. r. sta
tion. Washington, Sunday, August IL, 7
am, stopping at intermediate stations.
Returning leave Martinsburg and Hagers-
town at and Frederick at pm. same
day.-Adyt,
Evening star., 1901-08-10

1t IL q Well-KnOwn Fact
that more Of the National Capital Brewing
Co.'s Beers are sold in the District than
any other. Phone 222 for case Of "Muen-
chener'' or Diamond" Dozen $1.25. 1t
Evening star., 1901-08-10

Via Chesapeake and Ohio Railway.
Account Knights Femplar conclave tick
cts will be on sale as above August 22-05
inclusive, return limit September 2: extern
sion to September f6l on deposit with joint
agent and payment Of 80 cents. Through
Pullmans and dining cars Apply coo 18th
st and 513 Pa ave.-Advt.
Evening star., 1901-08-10

IF YOU DON'T JUST FEEL RIGHT
You should drink Golindo Lithia Spring
Water, as 1t may be due to some kidney
trouble. II half gallons, $3.50.
KAISER & CO. 1925 Pa ave