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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09

building, where there are ravines Of from
fifty to sixty feet in depth, and eventually
connection could be made with the great
sewer now in course of construction in the
southeast portion Of the District"
Building Inspector Ashford has reported
that he visited the engine house in January
last and noted the conditions with respect
to private property, and found that surface
drainage In every case is deposited from
the resident pl emises nearer their wells
than Will be from the proposed drain. These
private drains take wash water, soapsuds
and grease. while in the case Of the engine
house there will be no vegetable or animal
matter to cause decay. No toilet fixture is
to be connected with this fixture. Only
such fixtures as are absolutely necessary
will be connected with the drain until a
permanent system Of sewerage can be af-
forded. He recommends that the con-
tractor be directed to lay the drain in order
to draw off the surface water, which has
saturated the engine house site and is now
filling up the foundation trenches and the
engine pit and will soon damage the build
Ing. This drain will discharge at a point
much lower than the wells referred to- and
1OO feet or more from the nearest we'll
The assistant to the Engineer Commits
sioner, Capt Chester Harding, has recon-
mended concurrence with Mr.. Ashford's in
dorsement, and the complainant notified to
that effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Pistol Shots at 1880 O'Clock Cause
Excitement

The tranquility Of Georgetown was great
ly disturbed last night about 1920 o'clock
by quick succession of pistol shots. Resi-
dents within hearing distance were awaken
ed from their slumbers, and for time con-
sternation reigned as a result Of the I'M
usual occurrence. Within few minutes,
however, the police got busy and instituted
an investigation.
1t was soon discovered that the report of
the pistol shots issued from the residence
Of Mr.. T. A. Newman of 313S M street
northwest, who Informed the police that he
had come upon man in the third story Of
his house Without ceremony Mr.. Newman
opened fire on the intruder, who beat a
hasty retreat through a back window and
over the roof of a shed in the rear Of the
premises When questioned by the police
Mr.. Newman said it was very dark in the
room. and he could not therefore give any
description Of the intruder. The would-be
burglar was frightened away before he
could steal anything.
Arrangements are being made for the
third annual entertainment Of The Boys"
a fraternity Of Tenleytown. The entertain
ment will be given at st. Adams Parish
Hall.
Lieut. John A. Swindells Of the seventh
precinct station, who has been confined to
his home, 1928 r street, for the past ten
days by an attack of grip, is reported to be
improving. Sergeant E. j. Keefe Is acting
lieutenant Of the precinct during Lieutenant
Swindells absence.
Mr.. Sylvester w. Russell, grand chief
templar OF the Independent Order Of Good
Templars Of the District, addressed Cos
pei temperance meeting last evening at
Good Templars' Hail. Tenleytown, held I'M
der the auspices Of Silver Star Lodge Of the
order.
Rev. William H. Chapman. who served as
pastor Of Dumbarton Avenue NJ E. Church
during the civil war, delivered the morning
sermon at that church yesterday. Rev.
Frank H. Havenner, the present pastor, is
in Richmond, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Naval Orders.

Capt. B. H. McCalla has been detached
from duty with the board Of inspection and
survey and to continue duty as comman-
dant. San Francisco, Cal.
Lieut.. P. w. Hourlgan to the Kearsarge.
Capt. w. H. Whiting has been detached
from duty as commandant Of naval training
station. Hawaii. and ordered to duty at San
Francisco. CAL. for duty as president of
the board Of inspection and survey.
Lieut.. G. L. p. Stone from the bureau Of
navigation Navy Department, Washington.
D. c., to the Wyoming.
Ensign B. c. Dent (retired) to the Linsly
Institute, Wheeling. w. Va, for duty as an
instructor.
The following officers have been commits
stoned: Lieut. Commander J. H. Rohrback-
err Passed Assistant Paymaster G. M.
Stackhouse Civil Engineers E. r. Gaylor
E. H. Brownell and P. L. Reed and First
Lieut.. L. B. Purcell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Want Authority to Sell Realty.

David Moore and Enoch L. White, in
their capacity as executors under the will
Of Michael Murphy, deceased, this after
noon applied to the Supreme Court Of the
District Of Columbia for authority to sell
SO much Of the real estate left by the tes-
tator as Is required to pay in full the valid
debts and claims against his estate and the
money legacies bequeathed by his will and
codicil. --.--
1t is suggested by the executors, who are
represented by Attorneys Nathaniel VIII
son and VIM. G. Johnson. that the pay
ment OF the debts, claims and legactes can
best be made by distribution under the
direction of the court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
PROTEST AGAINST SEWER.
Mr.. Bender Opposed to Construction Of
One According to Plans Proposed.

The Commissioners have received a pro-
test from Gustave Bender Of Congress
Heights against the construction of a sewer
from the Congress Heights chemical fire
engine house across Livingstone road to
empty about $50 feet from the same upon
the surface in the middle of 4th street
southeast extended and in front of four
dwellings.
1T is understood that from six to eight
men and two horses will be quartered in
this engine house, and the sewerage" says
the complainant from the building to be
carried upon public street would not only
be an offensive nuisance, but dangerous
arrangement from a sanitary point of view.
I respectfully and emphatically protest
against the proposed arrangement. 1t Is
stated that the sewerage will not reach the
vent of the pipe. ASA porous pipe is to be
used. This method, however, would con-
taminate the wells in the neighborhood.
suggest that the sewerage for the new en-
CINE house be trained to the rear of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Army Orders.

Major Thomas Cruise, quartermaster in
this city, has been ordered to Omaha, Neb..
for duty as chief quartermaster of the de-
partment of the Missouri during the alb
sence on leave of Lieut. Col. John w. Pull
man deputy quartermaster general
4 Contract Surgeon Joseph A. O'Neill has
been ordered to Chicago to accompany the
14th Regiment Of Infantry to the Philip
pines.
Capt. Edward T. Hartmann, 9th Infantry,
now at Milwaukee. Wis, on leave or abb
sence. has been ordered to report 10 the
commanding general, department OF the
east, for assignment to duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Washington Symphony Orchestra.

The third concert Of the Washington SYM
phony Orchestra will take place tomorrow
afternoon at Ais o'clock. The interest In
these concerts increases with each appear
ance Of the orchestra, and the indications
for tomorrow are that the audience will be
larger than at any previous concert. The
soloist will be Nine. FRITZ Scheff of the
Metropolitan Opera Company, q beautiful
woman and a graceful singer. A rehearsal
of the orchestra was held yesterday, and
Mr.. De Koven, the conductor, expressed
his thorough satisfaction with its work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Refund Cannot Be Ordered.

The Commissioners will notify H. R. How
enstein that they cannot refund to him
money paid for a building permit and water
connection for proposed building at 446 r
street northwest Mr.. Howenstein decided
not to build at the place. Refunds can only
be made in the case of erroneous payments,
however. and 1t is suggested that the appli-
cant transfer his receipts for the fees men
toned to any subsequent owner Of the land
who desires to build thereon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Grand Jury Will Investigate.

Marshall Tyson, colored, was held by
Judge Kimball of the Police Court today
under bonds Of $500 to await action by the
grand jury.
Tyson was arrested by Detectives Tyser
and Trumbo because of a complaint made
by Edward Brown, colored Of 1912 34th
street, that his house was broken into
Thursday and an overcoat taken. The off,
GERS arrested Tyson as he was leaving
secondhand store, where the coat had been
disDosed of.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09

Il thought spoonamore was going to
let him get away"
Yes; her father didn't appear to be at
all anxious for the match. and her mother
was little too anxious She lost him on
bune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
victirn Of vidal WAVE:

s. OAKLAND, Cal, February 9.-Nathan- p.
PIunkett, who is reported as among the VIC
tins Of the tidal wave in the Tahiti Islands.
was The son of Mrs. Ellen Plunkett of this
eisy widow. of a former member Of the
Boa1d 81 supervisors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09

Ex-senator Henderson's Purchase.
BY deed placed on record this afternoon
Mrs. Mary Ord Preston conveyed to former
Senator John B. Henderson the east half of
lot 4, block 3. Meridian Hill subdivision,
containing 1910 square feet. Merely a
nominal consideration is mentioned in tie
deed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Latest Spring-Summer Dress Materials.

Flecked materials the latest The favored the
Fecked Voes here ST. yard And the Fecked
Swsse yard The ground coors linen shades
green violet ciel blue and other delicate n ecked
with white.
looking ahS PongeeS
like are at.
New Mrcei
ousennes cqualfy,, Iohsne quality
4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Laces at Csc.
Isl YalueS.l

Choice of best Venice, Batiste
and Filet Lace Gallons, up to &
inches wide. These are particularly
rich and beautiful dress trimming
The attendant will explain their
use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Last of the Partisan JeWelrY.

cart Nouveau has been the expensive fad of soceys elite
til These Partisan limitations of expensive ari
creating sensation in Washington because
unique and partly because Palais Royal prices less
half the usual ST. choice of Art Nouveau Belt
Buckles Pins Brooches various other pieces
at S.. so to $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09

THE Shoes of Fortune" Neil
Munro.
1.-THE Pursuit Of the House Boat"
Bangs.
1.-The Dreamers-A Club" Bangs.
Paste Diamonds" Bangs.
Ghosts Have Met" Bangs.
Peeps at People," Bangs.
f'Via Crucis," F. Marion Crawford.
'.Mr. Dooley's Philosophy" Illus
trated by Opper.
1.-THE Jessamy Bride" F. Frank
fort Moore. ----.
1.-THE Adventures Of Sherlock
Holiness" Doyle.
1.-THE Maid Of Maiden Lane" Barr
Forty Modern. Fables" George
AIDE.
BIRD Portraits" Ernest Seton
Thompson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Dress Findings Specially Priced.
Especial prices for honest findings)

Best Ironing Wax, 2 pieces for. lie
Enameled Carte, Clasps pair. lie
Best Darning Cotton. spool. .......... lc
Mohair Shoe Laces, dozen. ............ &c
Corset Clasps. covered, each. .......... &c
Best Machine OIL, bottle .........2 &c
Nickel Thimbles, 2 for. 1c
Pearl Buttons. 2 dozen for. ........... Sc
Hartford Hsirpin Cabinets. ........... 4c
Scissors full nickel, pair ........... &c
Best Belt Pins, box. ..-.--... &c
Mourning Pins, box &c
Featherstitch Braid. piece. .......... 4c
Rubber Hairpins. box. .......--.-..... Sc
pearl Lace. Pins. card ............ &c
Collar Stinener collar Sc
Linen Corset Laces, dozen. 15c
Collar Buttons unbreakable, dozen. 80. &c
English Pin Books, book .............. &C
Tracing Wheels. extra fine. ........... &c
Genuine Emery Cushions, each. ....... &c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Laces at 1Oc.
(2sc values.)

Choice of Black Silk Chantilly
Laces and best of Plat Valencien-
mes and Point de Paris Laces. Not
all widths IN each pattern, and
that's all that can be said against
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09

7OC instead of $50 for La
Zarre; the Romance Of an
American King" This is Mary
Hutwell Catherwoods book SO
much talked of.
nMc instead Of 81 for 1.-The
~ Story of Bessie Costrell,"
told so beautifully by Mrs. Hum
phrey Ward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Where Men and Women Buy Valentines

Mo instead Of S1-50 for Janice
Meredith" the best work
of the late Paul Leicester Ford.
E&C instead of 81 for Mrs.
WV Wigs of the Cabbage
Patch" Alice Caldwell Hegan's
famous book. The best selling book
Of year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
The Palais Royal.
48c for S1.5O Copyright Books.

THE F1rebrand," s. R. Crockett
"A Pair of Patient Lovers" w. D.
Howells.
"a Question Of Silence" A. NJ.
Douglass.
Nothing to Wear" and Other
Poems, Butler.
Gavin Hamilton" Molly Elliot
Seawell.
''The Klondike Stampede" Tappan
Adney.
'Hester Blair" William Henry
Carson.
"reminiscences of the King of
Roumania"
''Eastover Court House." H. B.
Boone
1.-THE Monster" Stephen Crane.
THE Adventures Of Francois" 8.
Weir Mitchell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-28
HEALTH OFFICERS ACTION.
Effort to Improve Sanitary Conditions
in Laborers' Camp.

The health department is taking vigorous
steps to regulate the sanitary conditions at
the camp Of Italian laborers in Anacostia,
near the bridge of the Pennsylvania rail-
road. There are several of these camps
about the city, but the others are said to
be in fairly good condition.
The conditions in Anacostia have been
anything but proper. however, and there
has been delay in complying with the regu-
lations. DR.. Woodward, the District health
officer. ordered yesterday that the matter
be probed a. once and court action taken
if necessary. 1t developed. however, that
the superintendent of the gang Of labor
ers had taken out permit for the erection
of accommoda ton houses for the labOrers,
and it is thought conditions will soon i'm
prove.
Inspector Shepherd Of the health depart
ment has been detailed to keep a sharp
supervision of the camp. The Italians are
employed on the railroad works in the
vicinity of Benning. Mr.. Shepherd submit
ted a special report yesterday. He stated
and there eighty men in the party and
that they are living in box cars, twenty to
car
No conveniences have been provided for
the men, however and the nuisance ensuing
was source of general complaint. There
has been case OF sickness in the camp
something like malarial fever. The man
was removed to the Washington Asylum
Hospital for treatment. The health depart
ment will see that its regulations are COM
piled with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-28
PART OF QUEER CONSPIRACY.
Claims That Murders Are Due to De
sire for Foreign Control.

BOSTON. August 2S.-Letters have been
received here from persons at Monastir,
European Turkey, indicating that the as
sassination of the American vice consul,
VIM. c. Magelssen at Beirut. just fifteen
days after the assassination of the Russian
consul NJ Rostkovski. did not surprise the
English-speaking people there, as 1t was
considered a part of well-laid plan of
Turkish land owners to bring about a
European occupation of Turkish territory.
For long time 1t has been underst God
that the native propretors, feeling that
their investments were insecure under
Turkish rule, have been working to secure
foreign intervention, and of late. rumors Of
a plot involving the assassination of consuls
have been frequently heard.
In fact. reports had become so well
grounded that the consuls had considered
the ACCESSIBILITY of asking their govern
ments for national guards, but had delayed
taking definite action to that end
Investigation into the assassination of M.
RostkoVski at MOnastir August has shown
that there Is no reason to believe that the
Russian consul made any use of a cane or
revolver on the policeman as was assert
ed by the Turkish authorities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-28
NOT A NEW QUESTION.
National Bank Depositories Are Parts
Of Treasury.


The published statement that Secretary
Shaw had decided that under existing laws
he was authorized to segregate govern
ment receipts from internal revenue sources
and deposit the same at his discretion in
national bank repositories. does not raise
a new question. although such deposits as
have been made heretofore had not been
previously covered into the treasury first.
AS early as 1873 the courts of the United
States held in effect that national bank de-
positories are parts of the treasury Of the
United States, so far their authority to
hold public deposits Is concerned. Secre-
tary Shaw's contention. therefore. Is that
In making deposits in national banks from
internal revenue funds already in the
treasury he is simply transferring funds
from one branch of the treasury to an
other.
In 1893 this same question arose in con-
nection with the sale Of the old New York
custom house to a national bank in that
CITY, the payment therefor being retained
in the bank. which was a national bank de-
positary. At that time the question whether
the retention of the purchase money by
this bank was in fact payment into the
treasury Of the United States was freely
discussed. and the opinions of the principal
officers of the Treasury Department were
obtained for presentation to Congress.
which had passed a resolution calling for
the facts. J. F. Meline, assistant United
States treasurer, said in letter to the
Secretary of the Treasury that, In his Optn-
ion. a lawfully constituted depOsitary ma
tional bank was as much part Of the
treasury any of the offices of the treas
ury system.
This opinion was concurred in by all the
law officers of the department. including
Solicitor O'Connell, Controller Tracewell
and others.
Secretary Shaw. far as can be learned.
has not determined upon the deposit Of any
further funds with national banks. but after
due elaboration has decided that 1t is we'll
within his province to make such deposits,
AMI with view to meeting any possible
money contingencies hereafter has segre
gated the internal revenue receipts from
other receipts and has opened separate
account in the treasury ledgers Sd that in
case o. need he may know just wha.
amounts are available for this purpoSe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-28
MUSICIANS AT ODDS.
Renewal of the War of Federation
Against the Marine Band.

The controversy between the American
Federation of Musicians and the United
States Marine Band, over the acceptance
of private engagements by members of the
latter organization, will, in all probability,
be brought to the attention of Congress
during the coming session. The controversy
has held the attention of the musical peo-
pie for some time and has several times
been the basis of serious complications.
One of the latest demonstrations of the
rivalry between the band and the musi-
clans organization occurred during the re-
cent Elk festivities In Baltimore.
The Marine Band accompanied the local
lodge of E,lks to Baltimore notwithstanding
the objections.
The American Federation of Musicians is
supported by the American Federation Of
Labor and organized labor generally, WHILE
it is claimed, the members OF the Marine
Band are allied with no labor organization
These men, 1t is further claimed. were iden-
tilted with the Knights Of La II prior to
about a year ago. Recently the members
Of the band have, 1t is understood, applied
for membership in the American Federation
Of. Musicians, but admission was denied
them. The pay OF these men ranges from
$50 to $50 per month.
This amount, they assert, is insufficient
to support themselves and families, and for
this reason they say they are compelled to
take outside engagements
The American Federation of Musicians
is opposed to the band because, with the
pay they receive from the government, the
members can afford to underbid civil mu-
sicians On this ground a bill was intro
duced in Congress last winter, after Sec
rotary Darling declined to become involved
in the controversy. The bill failed of pas
sage, but the officials of the American Fed
Grafton of Musicians are preparing to renew
their crusade against the Marine Band be-
fore Congress next winter with more de-
termination than ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-28
VESUVIUS STILL SCOUTING.
Scene Terrifying, but Magnificent
Detonations Shake Earth.

NAPLES. August 2S.-The correspondent
of the Associated Press has lust returned
from spending a night on Mount Vesuvius.
with the special permission of the authori-
ties to pass the prescribed limits.
The scene terrifying, but ma gnifi-
cent Enormous masses of liquid fire flow
ed almost to the correspondents feet, form
ing great mounds. Occasionally a mass
of burning material became detached from
the pyramid and rolled down the side Of
the mountain. the fast-cooling lava in it's
turn detaching other masses until the whole
became stationary at the bottom.
The main stream of molten lava flowed
down the volcano until stopped by the
mounds of old lava. when it divided and
filled UP the valleys the old and new
masses meeting with such force as to cause
loud detonations. which shook the earth
Today the eruption continues and the
volume of lava is acquiring vast pro-
portions. Declarations inside the volcano
have caused the prediction that more
violent eruption may be anticipated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-28
Washington Stock EXCHANGE

sales-Regular call, IL O'Clock noon-washington
anTsy a osG Street at $500 4.
e. 8 s.
RAILWAY at 7s s. 900 s at Is
,o Railro s.d nasncap.al Traction 4s 1os bid
poltan cert. indebt.. A. 1O5 bid. IO7 asked Met
50pSas e. cert ,sh ind hsa ie4 bid E7 asked c.
bid 1861 asked city and suburban IS. 90 bid
ana and 81 % BID
Miscellaneous Acknowledgements Gas Is series
A. 1Ss bid Washington Gas S. series B 100 bid.
s E'ssssls Lsht esrt ind O. iS2S bid ioaS
Big S1sssis Hal. As:sssssn :: iss sis d. ,os
an sss = IS 8
Trust and stoEsss; i9S bio 1889 asked washins
Savings Bank. 1876 bid
Railroad stosks;mcspitsl Traction l2s bid. 1854
81 bid. 40 asked. Washington Railway and Elec-
National Bank stocks-Bank of Washington. 42s
g, sa s.s s bid I'd
bid Riggs Seo bid. go asked. ' American. ii IL
Eranklins q BID 50 asked; corcornn: 70 bid, 20.
ed. German American. 245 bid. National Union,
ga bid, asked. Columbia, 9S bid. IL asked.
Riggs. 8 bid. Peoples. bid. OK asked. Com
mercial, 8 bid.
Title Insurance Stocks.-Real Estate Title, SO
bid 95 asked. Columbia Title, bid, AZ asked.
Washington Title, 1 bid, 8 asked.
Telephone and Graphophone Stocks.-Chesapeake
and Potomac, 35 bid. American Graphophone.
CON-. 31s bid. ~ asked American Graphophone,
pref, tx bid, asked.
ed. Georgetown Gas. 70 bid.
Type Machine neutrality-suspicious. Linotype,
173 bid, 174H asked. Lanston Monotype, 7h bid. 8
asked.
Miscellaneous Stocks.-Greene Con. Copper, 1S
hid, 10 asked. Washington Market. 10 bid. Nor
folk and Washington Steamboat. 210 bid. J. Maury
Dove 100 bid.