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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-21

The fire department was called out
at $40 O'Clock this morning to the
house owned and occupied by r. w.
Morgan at 1920 West Washington
avenue The cause of the fire is un-
known. Mr. Morgan was awakened
by the smoke and It was with diff
Guilty that his children we're saved
The contents of the house suffered an
entire loss. The building was fully
insured
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-21

Aline boys have formed an athletic
association. They have rugged up a
trapeze and bar in the red barn west
Oh the creamery. These they use in
the afternoon In the evening they
put on the gloves.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-21

DR.. L. ]. Allen. federal live stock in
spector and r. Fl. Hahn, deputy cattle
inspector, have commenced the in
spection of the counties east of the
Santa re tfacS which was recently
ordered by the live stock board pre-
paratory to the proposed removal Of
the quarantine line from its present
boundary-the Santa Fe railroad-to
Payne county
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-21

Secretary Wenner of the Oklahoma
Worlds Fair commission, announced
today that he had been notified by the
contractor Of the Oklahoma building
at the Worlds Fair Of the completion
of the basement Of the Okla. ana
building, and that the work is now
being pushed on the principal floors Of
the structure. A check of $4,000 was
sent to the contractor by the board.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-21

DON'T KICK
If you get poor cigar, The trouble.
is not SO much With the cigar as it is
with you. There ars plenty Of good
cigars in town. and we always have
them. So there is really no excuse
for going hungry for a good smoke
df you have the price, unless 1t is
because you are too lazy to go where
they are kept,
Smoking Tobacco.
II you are a lover OF pipe tobacco
don't forget that we have a nice lot Of
II selected by one Of the most fastid-
GUS old smoker in the land and
Pipes
or every kind to smoke It in.
oLsMlTH ARMS co.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-21
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Several brick crossings have been
placed in West Guthrie.
The Santa Fe Is contemplating
many Improvements in Guthrie.
Judge DeBois closed another realty
deal today
Colonel Henry Burt has some east.
ern moaey to place on the yacht races.
The city council will be petitioned
TO establish a hre station in West
Guthrie.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-21

The trash cans which were ordered
several months ago to be placed in
front Of the business houses are lying
in a heap at the rear of the Hirschi-
Knebel building
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-21

You can afford to buy a good suit at the price
we are Offering
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
AN Anniversary.
Police Force Organized Forty-Two
Years Ago.

Forty-two years ago today the Met
ropolitan police force was organized
The only original members of the
force now on duty are John F. Kel-
ly and Charles r. Vernon. Police
man L. B. Anderson, who went on duty the
day following the organization of the force,
is also still on active duty. The two origi-
nal members have served on the force in
every capacity and rendered excellent serv-
Ice. They are now doing detail duty and
can get retired on the full allowance any
time they desire it.
Capt. Vernon, as he is so well known, is
In the office of Capt. Gessford at police
headquarters. where he has charge of per-
mits of various kinds that are granted by
the police department. Lieut.. Kelly has an
important detail at the District building,
where Policeman Anderson also does duty.
These officers were on active duty during
In danger. 1t was often necessary Tor
them to participate in riots and other sert-
GUS disturbances where only courageous
men could handle the crowds and return 10
the station fit for further duty.
The two men who went on duty the day
the force was organized were on the force
but a short time beforetheir efficiency was
recognized, and they were promoted. Dur
ing the years of their active service
they filled every position on the force, at
times acting as superintendent. They tell
many interesting stories of the work of the
police during war times, as has been print
ed in The Star from time to time and point
out the improvements made in police meth
DDS as well as to contrast what was re-
Quired of the men in the early days with
what is required of them at this time. There
was no celebration Of the anniversary on
the part of the police today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
AT THE FRONT.
The Status of the District Troops in
Civil War

Samuel II. Reeder, late of the Metropoli-
tan Rifles District of Columbia Volunteers
in the civil war. today transmitted to the
Secretary of the Navy his complaint and
the decision of Judge Advocate General Da-
Wis. =. s. A., that the District was at 1.-THE
front" in 1861 and that the local volun-
teers in the early days Of the conflict were
at the front, as there were no other United
States troops between them and the enemy
at that time. Mr.. Reeder inclosed with his
communication to the Secretary a clipping
of the article which appeared in The Even
ing Star of last Wednesday, and which
gave a full and exclusive account of the
case. Referring to the clipping he says in
his letter:
my case is fully and truthfully set forth
in the inclosed article from The Evening
Star of September o.
Mr.. Reeder states further that he was
No. 1 on the appointment list Of the navy
yard several times since he filed his applt-
cation for employment as leather worker,
but was always put back to second or
third place" for some reason unknown to
him, until he was recently informed at the
navy yard that the applicants who had
been advanced beyond him had served at
the front, while he had not.
1t was that statement which fmpelled
him to ask Judge Advocate General Davis
for decision, with the result above stated.
Mr.. Reeder in conclusion asks the Secre-
tary of the Navy for such redress as he
may see fit to accord him. The former
District rifieman has received number OF
letters and assurances from his comrades
of 1861. They thank him for the step he
has taken in the interest of the war time
volunteers of the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS.
Local Notes of General Interest to
Residents,

The regular meeting of Silver Star Lodge.
No. 90 1. o. G.. T., of Tenleytown, was
held last evening at Good Templars' Hall.
on the Brookville road. There was large
attendance and many matters OF 1mpor-
lance to the order were disposed Of. Imme-
diately after the business session a literary
and musical program was rendered by the
members. Several addresses were also
made.
James II. Russell, sixty-six years of age,
who was reported missing from his home
late yesterday afternoon, was found in the
waiting room of the Metropolitan street
car line, at seth street and Prospect ave-
nue., shortly after IL o'clock last evening.
He was taken to his home by the police Of
the seventh precinct.
Joseph Lewis, twenty-one years old. a
boatman of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal,
canal at $50 last evening. He was re-
moved to the Georgetown University Hos
pital for treatment.
Frank Carter colored, forty years old,
suffered violent attack of cramps last
night at his home, 1921 Cherry Hill. He
was removed to the Georgetown University
Hospital in the patrol wagon Of the sew
enth precinct.
John Dorsey, colored laborer about
sixty years of age, sustained painful in
juries while at work this morning on the
Traction Company. Dorsey was shoveling
coal and was knocked down by a huge
lump of coal, which fell him. He was
injured about the right leg He was given
medical treatment at the Georgetown Uni
versity Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
Charge and Counter Charge.

Charles F. Little, bridge tender on the
Anacostia bridge. was a defendant In the
District branch of the Police Court today
on a charge of destroying private property.
Policeman Chamberlain Of the ninth pre-
cinct reported to Judge Bundy that Little
struck a match on the side Of a car belong
ing to the Washington Railway Company,
near the corner of. 18th and H streets north
east last night, scratching the varnish for
a space of about five feet.
Little admitted the charge, and explained
that he struck the match on the side of the
car without thinking. He made complaint
to the court about Policeman Chamberlain
arresting him. He said that he told the
officer that he was a cripple, but he paid
no attention, and not only struck him. but
dragged him some distance without any
provocation.
Attorney Baker of Lambert & Baker,
counsel for the defendant, raised the point
that the Information cited the car as being
the property of Charles Marshall, conductor
in charge Of the car, and that 1t was not
shown by the evidence who the car be-
longed to. The court sustained the point
raised by Attorney Baker and dismissed the
charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
Needed a License.

The first case of failure to comply with
the new regulations regarding motor We
hicles was heard in the Police Court to-
day, when John H. Warland was arraigned
before Judge Bundy. Mounted Policeman
Morris. who brought the charge. reported to
the court that Warland was riding motor
cycle on PENNSYLVANIA avenue northwest yes
terday afternoon without first having Sc
cured the necessary license and number
for his machine.
Warland admitted his guilt and explained
that he did not know that motorcycles wers
included in the law. The court after In
forming him to the contrary accepted his
personal bonds and advised Warland to
make application for license at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
EXCURSIONS.

The last of the excursion trips Of the
steamers to Colonial Beach will be made
tomorrow afternoon and Sunday morning
and after that time the resort can be
reached by the steamers of the Randall
line on their daily trips. The steamer will
leave here tomorrow afternoon at 5:45, and
will reach the Beach about II pm. On the
Sunday morning trip the steamer will leave
here at s:45. and those who go on it will
have plenty of time for bath and to enjoy
the good fishing and grabbing. The tickets
sold for the Saturday afternoon trip will be
good to return on the Randall line steamers
any time within thirty days. and ticket
with the same privileges can be bought
Sunday morning. On the return trip the
steamer will leave the Beach at pm. and
will be home about IL, pm. Stops will be
made at Alexandria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11

William Jackson. a colored youth, left
home without his breakfast this morning,
and on his way to work stopped in front
of Eugene Schautz's store at the corner OF
9Th and r streets northwest, where he re-
moved three loaves of bread from the bread
box in front Of the store.
Mounted Policeman Garrett, who was on
the opposite side Of the street. approached
Jackson as he was leaving the box, but
the colored man on seeing the officer ran
down the street. Garrett followed and took
him into custody a short distance away.
Later in the day he was arraigned be
fore Judge Scott Of the Police Court on a
charge of theft. He claimed that he bought
the bread, but Judge Scott after hearing
the statement of Officer Garrett decided
against Jackson, and imposed fine of SIC
with one month in jail as the equivalent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
ALL ABOUT A NOTE
Private Auguste Did Not Defend q
Suit

The police trial board has been unble to
reach a unanimous verdict in the case OF
Private G. g. Auguste Of the police de-
partment, charged with the non-payment OF
just debt, in that he failed to appear In
court when sued as the indorser of note
for a brother officer. Through his default
In this respect judgment was taken
against him. 1t appeared at the trial that
Private R. c. Dyer. principal on the note.
who was sued Jointly with Augusta, did
appear to defend the suit. He asked a
continuance for a few days to prepare a
defense. ThereupOn the note brokers' at
torney entered a non-Suit In the case OF
Dyer and. profiting by Auguste's absence,
took judgment against him. Capt Isaac
Pearson and Lieut.. Swindells, constituting
a majority of the trial board, find Private
Auguste guilty, and recommend that he be
required to pay the amount of the claim,
less 81. Lieut. Jordan Of the trial board
filed a minority verdict, holding that Au-
guste Is not guilty. The amount sued Tor
was $40. Judgment was rendered to this
extent, together with costs. At the police
trial 1T was proved that the note broker
had failed to give credit for 81 payment.
The board consequently reduced the amount
of the Indebtedness to this extent.
Lieut.. Jordan in his minority finding de-
clares that the various facts brought out
at the hearing the failure Of the note
principal on the note, who was prepared to
fight the justice of the claim. and the TAX
ing of judgment against AuguSte because
of his absence, the admission that 81 paid
had not been properly credited. &C, leave
a reasonable doubt in his mind as to
whether the debt is a just one. He recon-
mended that the charges against Auguste
be dismissed.
Major Richard Sylvester, superintendent
of police, in forwarding the papers to the
Commissioners, says he does not concur in
either the majority or minority report. I'm
my opinion" he says, 1.-The judgment hav-
ing been obtained for an inaccurate sum,
which is shown by the testimony, it Is
nullified so far as it stands in this depart
ment. l recommend that judgment be OBJ
tanned against Private r. c. Dyer for the
amount in order that this department may
not be annoyed in the premises through in
accuracies. Private Auguste was negligent
in not defending his case, and there should
perhaps be some penalty for this but am
rather of the opinion that it was omis-
sion instead of commission on his part
In not being present at the hearing before
the magistrate"
The Endorsement by Major Sylvester has
been approved by the Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
Permits Issued Last Year

Mr.. II. NJ. Woodward, the permit clerk of
the District has submitted his annual re-
port TO the Commissioners. He states that
1880 permits for which fees were paid were
issued during the year. The number of per-
mits issued without fees was 1850. This
represents increase of 063 over the
preceding year. The fees collected amount
ed TO $3.50. as compared with $7,33S IN
1902 In conclusion Mr.. Woodward says:
zone thousand six hundred and forty-one
office, briefs made on cards. the permits
necessary written. the papers Endorsed with
action taken and returned to the record Of
ice OF the engineer department or through
that office to the division having charge OF
the inspection Of the work for which the
permits were issued"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
A LONG RECORD.
A Wife Says Her Husband Has Been
Drunk Twenty Years.

The too frequent use of liquor was as
signed as the cause for the appearance OF
John Waple of 4O7 1st street northwest in
the dock at the Police Court this morning
on charge of threats made by his wife,
Mary Waple.
According to Mrs. NAPLES statement, her
husband has been drunk twenty years out
Of the twenty-seven years of their married
life.
IT have to run boarding house to SUD-
port myself" Mrs. Waple told Judge Scott,
but he gets drunk and runs the hparders
away"
What threat did he maker" the court
asked.
HE said he was going to kill me and
then end his own hfe," Mrs. Maple an
swered.
II love my WIFE," the defendant declared,
land I wouldn't do thing to her"
Waple admitted that he drank frequently,
but declared that he did not remember ever
having made a threat against his wife.
Judge Scott thought otherwise, and directed
that Maple should spend the next six
months in Jail or furnish a real estate bond
of $500 for his good behavior in the future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
Grand Visitation,

Capital Lodge, No. II, Independent Order
of Mechanics. had an enthusiastic meeting
last night, the occasion being an Informal
grand visitation by Grand Architect Henry
Franklin and his associate grand officers
After an interchange Of courtesies and a
spirited address by Grand Architect Frank
lin there were encouraging remarks by Past
Supreme Rulers L. h. Patterson and J. W.
Thompson. Past Grand Architects Israel
Sommers. F. William Ernst. r. B. Wilson
and Ed. Journey Past Masters W. F..
Reese. r. w. Phillips, J. T.. Scott, Ralph
Bricker and Ed. L. Kolb, Vice Grand Archi-
tect c. W. Spates, Grand Treasurer w. E.
Osmond Grand Conductor ]. w. Thomas,
and recitations by Capt. Samuel Jacobson.
During intermission cigars were passed and
there was congenial intermingling Of the
members and visitorA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
Good Fishing to Be Had.

The muddy water in the river about this
city, due to the recent heavy and continu-
Gus rains, is now settling. and the river is
again becoming clear and Of green color
With the clearing up of the water the fish,
ing is becoming good. and black bass are
now biting well about the wharves. Sew
eral good catches of the gamey fish are re-
ported as having been made in the past
day or two. White perch are also said to
be biting well on the sand and gravel bars
in the river between this city and Alexan-
dria. There has been a scarcity Of carp
in the river this summer, and but few OF
them have been caught by the hook-and-
line fishermen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
Death in a Crab Bite,

Oliver Hughes lighthouse keeper at the
Cherrystone light Virginia, was bitten
about ten days ago by a crab and his
death occurred early in the week as a re-
suit of the bite. In handling crabs one of
them seized him by the heshy part Of the
thumb. making an ugly wound. Nothing
was thought of 1t until the hand and arm
began to swell badly, and erysipelas set in.
So virulent was the poison that the physi-
the disease, and it resulted in the death of
Mr.. Hughes. The deceased entered the
lighthouse service in July, 1885, and served
In the Wolf Trap and New Point Comfort
lights before coming to Cherrystone as
keeper. in 1899. He leaves a widow and
several children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
Investigating Mamie Browns Death

The investigation Of the death of the
colored woman. Mamie Brown. who died
after she had been given an injection of
morphine. as heretofore stated in The Star
has brought to light number of so-called
dope" fends. Detective Hewlett, who went
to Harper's Ferry on the case, returned
home last night without having found the
man who is alleged to have given the in
lection. Several sallow complexioned and
scarred-faced youths were at headquarters
today willing to face the important witness
in the case. An autopsy was performed on
the womans body this morning at the
morgue The cause Of death will not be
known until a report Of chemical analy-
sis. that Is to be made by Prof Hird. ia
submitted to the coroner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
Will Entertain Visiting Wheelmen.

The Patterson wheelmen of Baltimore
will be the guests Of the Levant Wheelmen
of this city, at the club house of the home
organization at $50 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast. Sunday next. The visitors num-
bering forty or fifty, under the command of
Capt. Posten. will arrive here by rail early
Sunday morning. and at 10 am the two
clubs will leave for Bladensburg, where a
dinner will be served at Ruppert's Park. A
short run will follow andfthe entire party
will be back at the Levant Club house nv 4
pm. The evening will be devoted to a
smoker, during which an entertaining pro-
gram will be rendered andithe visitors will
return nome at night. MI. q! Lohr. pres
F. A. Dunn and George Wells are the com.
mittee having the affair ia charge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
Hoods Sarsaparilla

which expels ali humors. and 10 positively I'M
eQualed for al eutaneous eruptions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
A New Daily Serial.

The Evening Star has secured the serial
rights to Under the Rose" by Frederic
s. Isham. one of the most popular novels
of the year. This tale of the loves OF a
duke and jester is full Of action and
holds the readers attention from the first
chapter. 1t will be printed as daily serial
in The Star, the opening chapters appearing
tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Acadsmy-"The Men of Jimtown," pm.
Chevy Chase Lake-Concert by Marine
Band and dancing.
Empire earchlights of a Great City"
pm.
Kernan's-Weber's PARTISAN Widows,
6:15 pm.
Lafayette-"The Pride Of Jennico" S:15
pm
Open Air Theater, Chevy Chase Lake
Notion pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11

Frank West. colored. twenty years old,
was transferred from the chain gang to
the Washington Asylum Hospital yester-
day afternoon, and in all probability will
remain under trea .ment until theNexpira-
rendered necessary because of an injury
he sustained while working near 18th and
b streets northeast. A dirt car jumped the
track near where West was working and
it was In that way that he waa injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
Charged With Embezx1ement

Parich and his age as forty years. was
arrested today by Precinct Detective Grant
Of the first precinct and locked up to an
swer charges of embezzlement and false
pretenses. 1t is CHARGED that he embezzled
81 from his employer. Thomas w. Schaefrer,
proprietor Of the Ashburn Farm dairy.
After being discharged. 1t Is alleged. he
collected 50 from a customer of his former
employer. He will be given trial in the
Police Court tomorrow morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

e. 8. RANDALL POTOMAC RIVER LINE 60.
DAILY STEAMERS FOR RIVER LANDINGS.
Monday and Wednesday at pm. for Colonial
Beach, Colton's and intermediate landings and
landings In Wicomico river and Nomini and Loves
Machodoc creeks. Va. Saturdays at am. foe
Colonial Beach and intermediate landings and
Bushwood, Rock Point, Colton's. Currioman and
landings in Nomini creek.
Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at An. foe
landings to Colonial Beach and Maddox creek.
UNITED STATES NAIL ROUTR,
WASHINGTON, d. G., TO GLYMONT, Nd,
and intermediate landings.
The STEAMER ESTELLE RANDALLeDaily, q.
cept Sunday, am. Returning about <:80 pm.
Passenger accommodations first class Freieht 70.
ceived until within a half hour Of sailing.
e. s. RANDALL, Manager, phone lies. GEO.
o. CARPINTER, General Agent, Wsshinstoa.
phone 1895 WIN. N. REARDON. Agent. Alex.
andria, phone 90. AUSTIN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
New Southeast Station.

A branch office for the receipt of Evening
Star advertisements has been tabliShed in
connection with the new Postal Telegraph
Office in Bradleys drug store, corner Sth
and e streets southeast.
Advertisements will be accepted at the
regular rates and sent Immediately to
The Star Office without additional charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
Flynn's Business College, 9Th and K.
Business. shorthand. typewriting- $25 yr
Advertisement
Inhaled Illuminating Gas

Thomas r. Jones. a coachman, inhaled
Illuminating gas last night at his home
HOG 18th street northwest, and came near
losing his life. 1t was about 10 o'clock
when his wife detected the odor of gas
and went to his room. where she found him
unconscious The police were notified and
the victim was removed to the Emergency
Hospital, where he was soon restored to
consciousness. Later in the night he was
able to return home It Is believed the
affair was an accident