Evening star., 1902-01-08
MULTIPLICATION OF THE TROUBLES
OF ISAAC TANCIL.
Gets Out of the Tolls Only to Get in
Again-United states Court
in Session.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. 701 King Street,
Bell Telephone No. 100.

believed. For the time being he had salts
fed the demands of the county authorities.
He was not left long, however. in the en-
joyment of undisturbed liberty. The OFF,
GERS Of the United States court in session
in this city pounced upon him before he had
time to leave the premises and brought him
under arrest before Commissioner John S.
Fowler in his Office in the federal building
here. Without delay Tancil was given
hearing by gaslight. He was turned over
to an officer of the Washington detective
force, who carried him to that city last
night where he will be required to stand
trial in the federal court on the charge of
stealing about 500 worth of electric light
apparatus from the government at the time
of the Dewey parade.
Tancil was arrested by United States Dep
uty Marshals Glover and Bland, accom-
panied by the Washington detective. The
prisoner had been in the county jail several
months, serving term of nine months IN
default of a peace bond. After long
effort he had succeeded yesterday in Sc
curing the bond necessary to effect his re-
lease. The prisoner made a record for him.
self since his first Incarceration in the
county Jail. Several months ago he sue
ceeded in escaping and went to Washing
ton, where he stayed until after the date
for his release had he remained in jail
Thinking that he was then freed from the
demands of the law, he ventured back to
Alexandria county. but Sheriff Palmer
caught him and he was placeu in jail again.
Securing attorneys Tancil made an appeal
in Judge ]. NJ. Loves court for his release.
1t was refused and the prisoner was re-
ma nded to Jail to serve the remainder of his
term His troubles with the law seemed
about at an end yesterday when he secured
the peace bond, but now his new difficulties
with the United States authorities appear
to be of more serious character.
United States Court.
The secG- days session of the United
States court, ,'adge Edmund Waddill "re-
siding, began today at noon in the federal
building. This afternoon the grand jury
will investigate the case of William Web
ster, charged with violating the postal
laws. If an Indictment is reported the case
may be set for trial at this term. 1t is ex-
pected the testimony will be Of a sensa-
tional nature.
ported the following indictments: Henry
Green and David Pearce. charged with
pledging pension certificates: John j. Hall
and VIM. W. Hall, constituting the firm of
Hall & Hall, charged with receiving pension
certificates; Chas. F. Dawson, charged with
violating the liquor laws. The charge
against E. w. Mcdaniel of mailing libelous
postal cards was not sustained. An 1nd1ct-
ment was reported in the case of William
H. Parker, charged with assaulting Morris
Corcoran with intent to kill, near the Sol
diers Home at Hampton, Va.
Confederate Veterans Banquet.
r. E. Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans.
has made extensive arrangements for the
observance of Gen Lees birthday, January
10. This date, however, being Sunday, the
camp will meet the Monday following in
Odd Fellows Hall, on North Columbus
street, and a banquet will be the chief
feature. Arrangements will be made to
accommodate the ladies of the various con-
federate organizations in the city who wish
to hear the speaking
Several prominent southern speakers viii
be present, among whom are the following:
Representative John F. Rixey of Virginia,
Representative Robert w. Davis of Florida,
Representative William Richardson of Ala
bama, Representative Rice A. Pierce OF
Tennessee, Representative Macenas Benton
of Missouri and Representative William
Elliott of South Carolina
Union Prayer Services.
A large congregation attended the sec
ond meeting Of the week Of prayer services
held last night in the First Baptist Church
Rev. ]. H. S. Ewell Of the Methodist Prot
estant Church delivered an address on the
subject "Our Nation" A brief exhortation
on national and individual opportunities for
doing good was made by Rev. ]. A. Jeffers,
pastor Of Trinity M. E. Church. Rev. DR..
George L. Hunt of the Baptist Church and
Rev. E. V. Register of the M. E. Church
South were on the platform and took part
III the services. Rev. DR.. Frank ]. Brooke
of the Second Presbyterian Church was
not able to be present The services this
evening will be held in the Presbyterian
Church. Rev. Mr.. Jeffers will be the lead
er and the theme will be Our Churches
Its SeventS-Fifth Anniversary.
The Hydraulic Steam Fire Engine Com
pany held a banquet last evening in the
ccmpany's hall on North Alfred street, in
observance of it's seventy-fifth anniversary.
Mayor George Z. Simpson and several
others made speeches. Before the banquet
a business meeting was held and the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
year: M. B. Harlow, president; W. W.
Ballenger, first vice president; E. w. Star
nell, second vice president; E. Padgett, jr,
secretary; E. Stewart Smith, treasurer
William Wfldt, recorder; Robert E. Gronau.
foreman; Charles Ward. commander Of
hose. The reelection Of Engineer William
Bontz and Drivers Henry Allen and Ray
mond Smith were recommended to the
board Of fire wardens.
Lyceum Chooses Officers.
At the annual meeting of the Young Mems
Sodality Lyceum, held last evening in Ly-
ceum Hail. Duke street, the following officers
were elected for ensuing year: John A. Nu-
gent, president; P. ]. Murphy, first vice
president; James Roche, second vice presi-
dent; Richard L. Carne, recording secre-
tary; j. Linden Wheatley, corresponding
SECRETARY, D. M lLdWieT, treasurer, r. J..
Quinn, librarian; James T. Lawler, ser
geant-at-arms. Messrs. Michael T. DNyer
j. ]. Hanratty. J. B. Lewis, Charles T. He'll
nuth, w. H. Sweeney and Thomas Hoy, jr.
were elected members of the council. Dr.
E. A. German, the retiring president, read
his annual address, which showed that the
affairs OF the organization were in good
shape.
General Matters.
Mr.. Albert B. Janney. son OF Maj. E. n.
Janney. died yesterday at Haymarket. Va
The deceased was about twenty Eight years
Of age and formerly lived in this city where
he was wen known and popular. The re-
mains will be inferred from the family
home on Seminary HILL Arrangements for
the funeral will be completed later.
Mrs. Roberta Payne, formerly OF this city,
but now OF Fredericksburg, Va, has signi-
fled her Intention Of absenting herself on
the date OF the trial Of Willis Petty, for al
legged attempt at criminal assault on Mrs ]
Payne last August. The trial was set for
January 13 The prisoner may be set free,
as Commonwealth Attorney Leonard Mar
bury will probably move that a nolle pros