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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-11
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

NJ street between 25th and 26th streets
Chas. D.. Liebermann ct al, trustees, to
Robert E. Manley, original lot IL. square
ID: 81, 199
Observation-Disclosures M. Haislip ct Tx.
to John Francis Jones, lot 100, square 8; SO.
Fifteenth street northwest between and
P streets-James O'Hagen ct ux. to Austin
M. Cooper, lot AZ, square 210; SO.
M street northwest between North Capt.
tol and LIST streets-william H Gibson ct
ux. to John A. Keppel, lot Y, square 619;
So
Corcoran street northwest between 18th
and 18th streets-Gwynne H. Sharrer ct AL
to Hettie Christman, lot 20S, square 155;
$500.
No. e03 H street northeast-Maria E.
Ayres ct vir, George c.. to Laura " Hess
Ter, lot 60. square $50; SO.
Barry Farm-James Alexander e. ux to
Amelia E. Alexander, lot 8, section 6; SO.
Center Eckington-Gertrufe L. Stewart
street northwest between I'd and Sd
streets-Amelia e. Felka ct al. executors
to Frederick A. Tschinely, jr., part lot 4,
res. IL; $40.
Friendship-william c. shaffer ct ux. to
Eleanor A. H. Magruder, part; $40.
Number 1897 Pennsylvania avenue north
west-Berfah Wilkins to Emily ]. Wilkins.
lot 81. square 20; S.
First street northeast between q and
~ streets-Catherine J. Hall ct al, to
Washington Terminal COMPANY mart LOT
g. square SIT; $S,05O.
Fourth street northwest between @ and
streets-Chas. A. Sickel ct ux to Rich
ard l. Baltimore, lots So and 49, square
500; $40.
K street northwest between North Capt.
tai and LIST streets-W. Mosby Williams
ct ux. to Joseph F. and Louisa E. Buckley
part square 622 $25.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-11
PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE.
Commissioner Macfarland Considering
Plans for Fourth of July.

Commissioner Macfarland is considering
the matter of calling meeting of citizens
looking to a proper public celebration Of
the Fourth of July this year. The Com
missioner suggested last year that some
such action should be taken, as there had
then been no celebration of the day other
than the regular gathering of the members
of the Oldest Inhabitants, who annually
hold patriotic exercises on Independence
day.
A few years ago the Sons of the American
Revolution and the Sons of the Revolution
jointly celebrated the day. Then followed
separate celebrations, one being held at
the monument and the other at a theater.
OF late years this custom has died out and
there has been no general public celebra-
ton. In other large cities, in New YORK,
Philadelphia, Boston and Chicago, sucl
celebrations are always feature of the
day. 1t has seemed appropriate that such
services should be held at the capital OF
the nation. Last year the suggestion met
with much favor, and it is believed with a
little concerted action a fitting celebration
may soon be planned.
Mr.. Macfarland has received a number OF
letters from citizens approving the plan for
a celebration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-11
RECORD FOR APRIL.
Report of Chief Dutton Giving Account
Of Fires and Losses

The fire department, according to the
monthly report of Chief Dutton, submitted
to the Commissioners today. responded
during the month of April to fifty-three
alarms. OF these twenty-nine were bell
alarms, two of them being false, the esu-
mated loss resulting from the twenty-seven
fires being $13,454 the property involved
bearing an insurance of $54,25O. OF the
twenty-four local alarms during April one
was false, the twenty-three fires occasion
ing them causing estimated loss of $S47,
the property endanged being insured for
$25,95O. The total estimated loss for the
month was S14301, and the total insurance
$50. 200. Twenty-Five of the fifty fires oc-
CURED In brick buildings, sixteen in frame
structures two were brush fires, one the
burning of a lumber pile, one of waste
paper, two of the insulation of electric
wires, one a f1ue, one was caused by the
explosion of a fat vat and the other occur
red outside of the District.
The accompanying report of Fire Mar
shall Bieber shows that durings the first
ten months of the present fiscal year the
total estimated loss was 500, 534. or 81, COL
less than the total estimated loss of the
first ten months of the previous fiscal
year, although there were forty-one more
alarms during the past ten months The
average loss per fire during the first ten
months of the fiscal year of 1902 was $186,
the average loss per fire during the current
fiscal year being but 1856.
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Holds Social Session.

National Capital Council No AT, Ma
tional Union, held social session at it's
hail. No.316 Pennsylvania avenue southeast,
on the Sth instant in honor of the twenty
second anniversary Of the order. The coun-
Gil chamber was filled to overlooking with
the members and their friends. The follow
ing musical and literary program was rem
dered Orchestra. by members of the Marine
Band; address, by ]. E. Bright of the cabi-
net; plano selection, Master Frank Dunkin;
orchestra, by members of the Marine Band;
recitation, Miss Emma Gardner; vocal Sc
lection. Mr.. Joseph Healy; cornet solo, Mr.
Frank Toedhunter; vocal selection, Miss
Eugene Girouard: recitation, Mr.. c. F.
Maliard: vocal selection Miss M T. Brah-
Ter; recitation, Miss Helen Hunter; vocal
selection. Miss Augusta Girouard duet Mr..
Harry X. Schofield and Miss Florence M.
Girouard; vocal selection, Mr. George Bull
Tough: vocal selection. Miss C. Beulah
Luxen: orchestra, members of the Marine
Band.
Refreshments were served, after which
the young folks enjoyed themselves until
late hour in dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-11
INCREASES HIS FORCE.
Poundmaster Getting Ready for Active
Crusade Against Dogs.

Ownerless, friendless, tagless dogs within
the gates of the District may prepare for
death within the next few days. for the
poundmaster has increased his force OF
canine catchers two-fold. preparatory to
rounding up all the tramp and vagrant
dogs in the community. This action has
been taken under directions from Commits
sioner Mcfarland, who has supervision of
the health department. Mr.. Mcfarland
contends that the very best way Of dealing
with the dog problem is to put out of the
way all those hungry, vagrant CANNES who
have no friends or homes and who are most
likely to cause trouble. One of Commits
sioner Macfarland's first acts upon assum-
ing Office three years ago was to secure the
repeal of the muzzle order which was then
in effect. He declared the muzzling of dogs
did not reach the animals 1t was most de-
sired to suppress. The dog who has no
master to buy him tag certainly has no
one to provide him with a muzZle. The
only way any possible ferocity can be elm
mated from the canine equation Is to cap
ture and destroy" the source.
At this season of the year the dogs seem
to be abroad in greatest numbers. During
the cold months of winter they keep pretty
close to cover, but with the return Of warm
sunshine and balmy breezes they venture
into the city from the surrounding county
and also come from Maryland and Virginia
The Commissioners feel that by dealing
with these dogs at once they will avoid all
trouble when the really hot season, the
dog days" actually arrive.
Poundmaster Enstein today put on his
extra force, and the dogs are expected to
be rounded I'D in short order. Owners of
dogs who have not paid their taxes for the
current fiscal year ending June 80 next had
better look out for their PETS for all tag
less dogs look alike to the poundmen
whether they be tramps or aristocrats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-11
THE COURTS.

Equity Court No.r2Justice Gould.
Conway agt Conway; marshal directed to
Berberich agt. Roth: time to file transcript
on appeal extended. Williamson agt. Dis
trict of Columbia injunction awarded and
cancellation of certai4 taxes decreed (three
examiner for further proof. Henault agt.
Hena- 'lt; rule as to alimony returnable
May 10. In re Luanna T. McGill: substitu-
ton of Washington Loan and Trust Com
pany as committee--W ineland agt. Wagon
hurst; rule upon Wagenhurst and johnson
as to contempt retnrnAble May 10. Drury
agt District of Columbia; demurrer over
ruled and cancellation of taxes decreed.
Jones agt. Jones; proof ordered taken be-
fore Margaret M. Murray examiner. or
dered taken. Weisiger agt. Duncanson;
guardian ad Item appointed.
Circuit Court No. 1-Justice Barnard.
Howell agt. Schneider; verdict for de-
PENDANT Rusher, agt. Smith; judgment OH
Company; on trial. McCudden agt. Sulli-
van; death of plaintiff suggested: Veronica
McCudden, executrix, substituted as plain
tit.
Circuit Court No; 2-chief Justice cla-
United States agt. Lown ct al; judgment
by default against VIM. H. Baum and
Nazareth Bunch. Mccormick & Co. agt.
Parsons; on trial.
Criminal Court No. 1-Justice Pritchard
der; on trial.
Criminal Court No. 2-Justice Anderson.
Barth agt. Rosenfeld; on trial.
Probate Court-Justice Anderson.
Estate of Patrick Flynn; will admitted to
probate and letters teStamentary granted to
Mary A Flynn; bond, 500. Estate of John
E. Beall; answer to petition filed. Estate of
George Gotthardt; petition for probate OF
will filed. Estate of Charles F. Keim; in
ventory fled In re Alex r. Magruder ct
al; account passed. In re Richard, H
Cryer ct al; report and inventory filed. Es-
tate of Patrick Flynn; petition for probate
tition for probate Of will filed. Estate Of
Frank s. Williams; answer filed. Estate of
Robert G. Campbell; will admitted to pro-
bate and letters testamentary granted to
Hannah Campbell; bond 1000 Estate OF
Annie Smith; petition for letters of admin
istration filed Estate of Adelaide D. Wal
lace; will dated January Is, 1899, filed with
petition for probate. Estate Of Elsie ].
Tingle; cause referred to auditor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-11
Pleasing Entertainment.


An exhibition was given Saturday even
ing at Carroll Institute Hall by the MEM
bers of the elocution and Delsarte classes
of the Gunston school. The program was
opened by polka series by ten pupils of
the junior class. Their work in the sew
eral dances composing the series was
marked with the greatest precision and
evidenced careful training and strict dis
cipline. The participants were Florence
Babbitt, Gertrude Gordon, Grace Rapp,
Josephine Mason Margaret Worthington,
Anita Burt, Elizabeth Trapier, Helen
Swormstedt, Sarita Van Vleet and Edwin
Hart, with Miss F1ournoy at the piano.
This was followed by en- excellent rendition
of Longfellow's ''Courtship of Miles Stan
dish" by Miss Ethelyn Wallis.
The free-hand movements and the dumb
bell drill by H. Machen, M. Machen, A.
Byard, ]. Bousches, F. Bousches, M.
Church, H. Church, e. Dunwoody, E.
Wright and D. Lewis proved to be most
interesting, as did Delsartian exhibition
by five young ladies from Miss Stegers
school. The young ladies were Edith En-
dicott B. Waterman Grace Collier, Ellen
Dunwoody and A. Palmer.
leading feature. 1t represents young
girl who has arrived at the age of dis
erection and, after much Wavering at the
crossroads of good and bad. chooses to
tiou the FORMER. MISS MdTSdTctl VIZ Ttn-
ington essayed the title role while Miss
Lillian Baxter was Celesta and Miss Grace
Rapp. Frivolita The other parts were
taken by Helen Swormstedt, M. Goodrich,
M. Bell. G. Gordon, Josephine Mason, Joyce
Eddy, Winifred Rogers and Elizabeth
Howry
The Misses E. Straight, F. Bell. c. Con-
vers, ]. Mason, r. Griffith, M. Holt I.
Taylor E. Davenport. A. Walpole and M.
Robinson In a Greek drill. consisting of
various poses were well received. as was
recitation, IA Journey to - by Miss
Gertrude Withers
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FINANCIAL.

HOW SHALL /, under an abso-
lutte guarantee of safety, rid myself
of the cares of my present business?
WHERE SHALL | bank the
$500 and upwards l have on hand
to draw interest, where it will be
subject to check and be absolutely
safe?
HOW SHALL I provide against
legal complications over the distri-
button of my property after my de-
cease?
HOW SHALL I make or change
my will?
WHAT ARE THE advantages of
a revokable trust deed?
WHOM SHALL l select as ex-
ecutor, trustee or guardian?
WHOM SHALL | consult for
confidential advice about any bust
ness of trust nature?
WHERE MAY l deposit my
will, deeds and other valuable pa
pers and documents under guar
antee of security, store my house
hold effects during my sojourn
abroad, ETC.?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-11
Court Fined Him $40.

Frank Gray, a painter, flfty-one years Of
age, INDUCED In liquor to such an extent
Saturday night that he was unable to take
care of himself. Policeman Nussbaum
found him near the corner of 7th and D
streets northwest and took him in charge,
intending to release him when sober. Gray,
however objected to the officers attention
and resisted. A battle ensued, but the man
was not subdued until he had torn the off,
GERS dress coat into ribbons and struck
him in the face several times.
Instead Of being released when he sober
ed up yesterday morning, Gray was held
until this morning, when he was sent to
the Police Court to answer to a charge of
assault. He was unable to remember what
occurred. but the officer. who had not for
gotten, related the facts to Judge Scott
The court, after hearing the officers state
ment, assessed Gray $40. with the privilege
of spending two months in jail as the al
tentative.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-11
POOR Dominic
BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP SEA.

clergyman Of Gresham. Neb. who drank coffee
Tor many years suffered from chronic insomnia and
from terrific headaches when be quit coffee He
says: II have been a very heavy Of coffee for
30 long and have seen its effects so clearly that
there is now no doubt in my mind concerning its
injurious effects upon the nervous system.
While coffee I was unable to sleep for
hours after retiring at night. and the other
hand terrific headaches resulted II the regular hour
for drinking coffee passed and did not get it. SO
was in a miserable position.
But / found q firm friend in Postum Cereal
Coffee, and from the very time that adopted
Postum all these evil effects vanished. now en-
joy sound sleep and improved appetite and a de-
cidedly clearer complexion, and l am convinced
that better health and a longer life would be the
result OF Its general use. have a friend who has
been user Of Postum for several years. and the
story Of her recovery from neuralgia Of the stom-
ach stu ply by using Postum in place Of coffee
seems almost too wonderful to be true. Many
times she was near deaths door, and the doctors
had frequently given her up as hopeless, but
she was entirely healed by leaving of coffee and
using Postum. 1t il a pleasure to say these good
Things about Postum" Name given BY Postum
Co., Battle Greek, Mich.
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AMENDMENT PROPOSED.
Suggestion Of Engineer Commissioner
Regarding Subdivisions.

Regarding Subdivisions.
Col. John Biddle, the Engineer Commits
sioner, has recommended to his associates
of the District board an amendment to the
regulations on the subject of subdivisions.
The amendment relates to the manner in
which the certificates as to the payment of
taxes and ownership are to be made. The
proposed changes are the outgrowth Of the
application of A. A. Wilson and John B.
Larner, trustees, for the cancellation of the
subdivision of certain lots in Shermans
subdivision of Columbia Heights. The mat
ter was referred to the corporation counsel,
who reported back that the subdivision
should be Cancelled, as it appeared the man
who applied for the subdivision and in
whose name it was made had at the time
in question no title to the property The
counsel suggested an amendment to the
regulations to prevent a like occurrence in
the future. After receiving various reports
upon the subject, Col. Biddle has recon-
mended as follows:
1.-The subdivision regulations require an
affidavit to be made by the person executing
a subdivision that he is the owner. They
also provide that the subdivision be accom-
panied by certificates Of the proper officials
that all taxes, Special assessments and
other public charges upon the property have
been paid. The present subdivision blanks
provide that the certificate as to taxes shall
be made by the chief clerk of the engineer
department upon information furnished him
by the assessor.
Il move that this practice be changed and
that hereafter the assessor be instructed to
certify on applications for subdivisions that
the party making such application is the
owner of the property proposed to be sub
divided, as shown on the records of the
assessors office, and also that he make the
certificate as to the payment of taxes, spe-
cial assessments and other public charges
on the property formerly made by the chief
clerk. Copies of order making the change
should be furnished the surveyor, assessor
and the chief clerk of the engineer depart
ment. 1t is understood this change is agree
able to the assessors Office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-11
Water Main Ordered.

The Commissioners have ordered that 152
feet, more or less, Of 6-inch water main be
laid In 3Oth street south OF street north
west. at an estimated cost of $22S, and that
relieving sewer be constructed along the
north side Of s street northeast between
4th and 9Th streets, at an estimated cost Of
$1,075. chargeable to current appropria-
ton for suburban sewers.
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Deaths in the District.

The following deaths were reported at
the health office during the forty-eight
hours ending at noon today: James w.
Langdon, 6S years; William H. Robson.
IS years; Clark A. Medlin, IS years; Fran
els A. Lutz, So years; Lima M. Garner, 81
years; Anne V. Taylor 40 years; Henrietta
Harris, Al years; John Alexis, A years;
James H. Woodson, AZ years; Alice Mel
son, SO years; William H. Stevens, 20 years;
Lewis Jones, rs years; Susie Archie %
years; Donald c. Markin months; Emma
c. Meirs, g months; John Barringer, l day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-11
David Sondheimer's Funeral.

The funeral Of David Sondheimer. the
horse dealer who committed suicide Satur-
day morning, as stated in Saturdays Star,
took place this afternoon from his late
home, 1115 9Th street northwest Rabbi
Stern of the Washington Hebrew congrega-
ton OBLIGATED. Members of the independent
Order of the Sons of Benjamin, with which
Mr. Sondheimer had been connected, acted
as pallbeafers. The funeral was private.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-11
To Assist Building Inspector.

A. B. Mullett & Co. have been appointed
architects by the Commissioners to assist
the inspector of buildings in the prepare
ton of plans and specifications for engine
house to be erected in the southwest, at a
compensation of per centum of the con-
tract cost of the building, provided plans
are approved and contract Is let within the
amount available, all necessary details and
blue prints to be furnished by the archi-
tects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-11
Pleads Guilty.

Henry Edward, colored, pleaded builty in
the Police Court this morning to a charge
of carrying a revolver. Judge Kimball d.
rected that he pay fine Of $50 or
spend two months on the farm as the
equivalent. Mounted Policeman Petersen
who arrested Edwards. reported that he
found the man wandering around the
streets in the vicinity of the Center market
last night, Edwards sskl he just came here
from his home in visuffia to look for en-
ploYment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-11
Renewal of Police Commissions.

Andrew Geddes, chief clerk Of the De-
partment of Agriculture, has requested the
ren(wal Of the police commissions of Pri-
Yates r. H. Cook, Clarence Bean, B. T.
Ridgeway and ]. M. Boardman for three
years, for duty in and about the depart
ment This has been granted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-11
Adopts Name of Hearst Rifles

The organization of infantry recently
mustered into the District of Columbia Ma
tional Guard and assigned as Company c,
I'd Battalion. has adopted the distinctive
name, Hearst Rifles, in honor of Represen-
tative w. R. Hearst of New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-11

TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERS. ATTENTIoN!!!
TELEPHONE ROLL PAPER
Can be had 1T wholesale prices from
r. p. ANDREWS & CO.. Inc,
.eeI-e2s Louisiana ave. and s2s-sao d ct. NV.
Phone East $40. ordsr Department
apis-tf.iA
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NOTICE OF MEETING TO INCREASE THE CAP--
TAI STOCK.
AMERICAN SECURITY AND TRUST COMPANY,


AMERICAN SECURITY AND TRUST COMPANY.
No. 1905 q STREET NORTHWEST.
To the soethodes Of he and
~ t. law sa 'a &u
meeting of the stockholders Of the company has as
been duly called and appointed BY its board OF
sanpsny. Mo- i4es street nOrtSweat' city Of
business Of the said special meeting is to submit
tion and approval a proposal to increase the capt.
tai stock OF the COMPANY for the purposes Tor
600 consisting of 1850 shares Of the par
value of tiOO each. to s. 0OO. 600, to consist Of
the ratification Of the action Of the president, eI-
ecutive committee and board OF directors Of the
Written proposal e dssd March
So 1903 covering the disposition Of such increase
In the capital stock which proposal may be seen
The transfer books of the company will be closed
and viii BE reopened on Monday, the iss a. day o.
June. 1908, at 10 O'Clock ar The stockholders
Is. 1908. wli be entitled to ans risht W. .risns
from the action Of the stockholders at such meet.
By order Of the board of directors.
aE 4 Sfi +. B nIss1SsH''
Wv. COX.
ROBERT DORNAN.
JAMES f. FITCH.
DANIEL FRASER
JOHN f. HERREJI.
GEORGE y. HUFF
H. HURT.
JOHN STORY jerks
JOHN A. kASSON
GEO. L. KNOWLES.
JOHN II. MCLEAN.
CALEB J. MILNE
CLARENCE +. NORNENT
MYR0N NJ. PARKER
ROBERT P0RTNER,
r. @. STEVENS
A. A. THOMAS,
WARD THORON
a. A WILLARD
HENRY WELLS
ape5dtmy17 JAMES r HON so.,.,
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- TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF TyJK crp u uNov

WASHINGTON. d. G. AMI; i,HS
g., whEhEAS BY satisfactory evidence presented to
sh unaersiYned II has been made to appear that
Sne American National Bank Of warbinrton "
oestei In the city Of Washington District Of g.
.1Dia mas complied with all the provisions Of the
statutes OF the United States. required to be corn
pied with before an association shall be authorized
to commence the business Of banking:
NOW. THEREFORE, l. THOMAS p KANE nan
uty and Acting Comptroller OF the Currency. do
hereby certify that the American National BANK
or Washington. located In the city of Washinr-
ton. District Of Columbia, Is authorized to com-
menee the business OF banking provided in Sec
tion oi69 Of the Revised Statutes OF the United
States. ,S~
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF witness nv hand
and seal Of otfe this ninth day Of April nineteen
hundred and three.
(SignedD THOMAS p KANE
Deputy and Acting Comptroller Of the Currency.
ap20-6Od
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

FOR SALE-ONE LARGE MILLER SAFE; GOOD
as new; price. SIS; cost $3.50. Room a. lie
Droit building sth and r. my9-st
FOR SALE-BILLIARD AND POOL TABLES.
We rent tables with privilege of buying. Cheap
bar fixtures. THE BRUNSWICK BALKE-COL-
LENDER CO., ZIP 18th st. NV. my9-26t,4
NoTICE-OFFICE COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT
OF Columbia, May o, 19O3.-In order to make GER
tain changes in the water main system 1t will be
necessary to greatly reduce the water service
pressures over that portion of the city lying be-
tween l. street and Florida avenue In the north
west section, and also in lie Droit Park. THIS
reduced pressure will probably continue from
pm, Monday, May II, until Pm, Tuesday.
May IL. HENRY r. +. MCFARLAND, HEN
RY L.. WEST, JOHN BIDDLE, Commissioners.
my9-2t
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Maximum temperature past twenty-foui
hours, 76; q year ago, GA.