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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1903-08-25

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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1903-08-25

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
Guest at Dinner.

Mr.. George Mitchell. the president of the
Mexican Mining Company of Guerrero,
Mexico, was the guest at dinner given
last evening at the Raleigh by a number OF
the stockholders of the company Among
those present were Justice Martin F. Nor
ris, William II. Hoeke, Alvin M. Lothrop.
Justice Thomas H. Anderson. Daniel Fra
ser. DR.. Walter S. Harlan. DR.. William T.
Harlan. Judge Martin K Knapp. Benjamin
8. Graves, John A. l. Cassidy, DR.. George
B. Welch. Harry c. Brge, Justice Jeter e.
Pritchard, Oscar ]. Ricketts,. Gov. William
Pitt Kellogg, l.. S. Brown, Louis H EN-
nett Samuel Cross. Edward H. Drop,
Myer Cohen. Dr. NJ. NJ. Moffit. DR.. Franck
Hyatt, Alexander 7. Hensey. A. D. Lynch,
Nathaniel Wilson, William F. Mattingly,
j. Maury Dove, DR.. G. NJ Brumbaugh.
Talbot Lanston, Seymour w. Tulloch,
Henry C. Johnson. Benjamin F. Cole, NJ.
lie Roy Cough and Walter r. HenSey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
Anacostia and Vicinity.

Two runaway boys from Philadelphia
were found last evening in the Anacostia
freight yards by officer G. r. F. Smith.
The boys had spent some time in the city
following their arrival here, and were en-
deavorlng to leave on a train when appre-
hended. They left their homes In Phladel-
phia last Tuesday, they said, and they
agreed that they had already seen enough
of tramp life. They gave their names as
James Sharkey, fifteen years old, and
George Watkins, aged eighteen. They
were transferred to the city authorities for
removal home.
The local policemen have been asked to
locate Lucy NJ. Richards, aged eighteen
years, who is reported as having made her
escape from the Florence Crittenden Home
in Washington. The girl escaped once be-
fore and was arrested at the home of
friends In Anacosua.
A working train Of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad. with Its crew, has been To-
Gated at Anacostia Bridges and trestles OF
the line in this section receiving atten-
ton.
Mounted Officer ]. T. Branson Of the
local force is on the sick HIST.
Improvements are being made to the lodge
entrance at the main gateway leading from
Nichols avenue to st. Elizabeth Asylum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
Successful Lawn Fete.

The final receipts from the lawn party re-
Gently given for the benefit Of st. Anthony S
Catholic Church in Brookland have been
received, amounting to 81. S7o.3 From this
expenses will be deducted to the sum OF
nearly 500. The proceeds from the various
booths we're as follows: Dancing pavilion,
$2O35: gate receipts, $50; tickets 500. %;
fish pond, $51 IS; flower stand, $52 95; sup
per table, $3.50; country store. s113.72;
paddle stand, $780, candy booth, $3.50; lem
onade, s215; ice cream table. $3.50. and st.
Anthony's booth, $780, Rev. A. NJ. Mark,
the acting pastor, has expressed himself as
being much gratifed at such unexpected
results. and he has expressed himself as
ton and all who assisted.
AS an inspiration among the younger
members Of the congregation two contests
were offered. The first was to those who
should sell the greatest number of tickets.
The first prize. a watch. was won by Will
lam flanagan; the second prize, a camera,
by Louis Crook, and the third by Mr..
Cation The second contest was for the
largest cash receipts on a gold watch and
chain donated by Mrs. Catherine Lynch.
This was captured by Julia Burke, while a
silver watch. the gift of Mrs. Carl Burg,
was won by Helena Sullivan, and an anne
thyst ring became the property Of Elizabeth
Streckfuse. These three young girls Jointly
brought in about $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
Death of William T. Richardson.

Mr. William T. Richardson. an old resi-
dent of the District, died at his home, 1927
G street northeast. Thursday morning, Sep
TENDER "a. at 1920 o'clock. after long Ill
ness. Mr.. Richardson was born in London,
England. May 1, 1895, and came to this
country with an elder brother when about
twenty-one years of age. He has resided in
the District since that time. He served In
the Union army during the entire civil war.
After the war he received appointment
as clerk in the War Department, which po-
sition he held until May l. 1894. He was in
the record and pension division. War De-
partment. at the time of the Fords Theater
disaster. and received injuries from which,
1t is stated. he never fully recovered.
Mr.. Richardson was a member Of Colum.
bia Lodge, No. g. F. A. A. M, for twenty
nine years. and was also member of La
fayette Chapter. r. A. M. and of Gar
field Post. No. Z, G. A. r. His wife and
eight children, four of the latter married,
survive him.
The funeral will take place from his late
residence tomorrow at o'clock and the in
torment will be at Rock Creek cemetery.
Rev. DR.. T. c. Eastop, pastor of the East
ern Presbyterian Church, will conduct the
services at the house, and the services at
the grave will be In charge of Columbia
Lodge. No. 3. F. A. A. M.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
EXCURSIONS.

Autumn Is one of the most delightful
times Of the entire year at Old Point Com
fort; the various means of outdoor recfea-
ton are now to be enjoyed amid the most
enjoyable conditions, and the hunting sea-
son Is now open. The Hotel Chamberlin In
addition to the numerous attractions of the
hfghest-class hotels, has a game reserve of
10000 acres for the exclusive use OF Its
guests. There are facilities for the care of
hunting dogs belonging to guests. and there
are also hunters furnished from the hotel
kennels. These conditions make 1t sports
mems paradise. Steamers Of the Norfolk
and Washington Steamboat Company leave
the wharf foot of 7th street. daily at $50
in the evening, arriving at Old Point early
the following morning. Connections are
made daily at Norfolk with steamers for
Boston and New York.
Tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O o'clock the
steamer Charles Manchester will leave 7th
street wharf for sail of forty miles down
ride of eighty miles without making
stop, and returning reach home att clock
pm. AS this may be the last Of the forty
mile trips this season, large crowd Is ex-
pected. The cafe on the steamer will serve
meals la carte, and refreshments can be
had at city prices.
A pleasant trip to Mount Vernon is by the
river route, as the delightful sail down the
Potomac on the large steel steamer Charles
Manchester presents an opportunity to see
the United States arsenal. Alexandria. Fort
FoOte, Fort Washington and Fort Hunt.
The steamer leaves 7th street wharf every
ing due to arrive at Washington at 2:1o and
6:1J pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
FUNERAL OF ]. W. TURNER.
Former Department Law Officer Buried
in Michigan Today.

Jerome w. Turner, formerly law officer of
the Interior Department. was buried at
Owosso. Mich. today. He was born in st.
Adams. VT. but removed to Michigan with
his parents when very young The family
settled in Livingston Center. There Mr.
Turner spent the early years of his life.
He studied law at the University Of Mich
igan. where he was a classmate OF ]. Ster-
ling Morton. afterward Secretary of Agri-
culture under Cleveland. When the civil
war broke out he was appointed adjutant
of the 3Oth Michigan Infaltry He was elect
ed to the state senate by the republicans of
Shiawassee county IN 1869. Three years
later he went over to the independent re-
publican party. which stood for Horace
Greeley and was sent as a delegate to the
democratic national convention which nomi-
mated Hancock. In 1884 he went as dele
gate to the convention at Chicago which
nominated Cleveland. and in 1886 was a
candidate for office on the democratic state
ticket
His service in the Interior Department
was during the second administration of
President Cleveland. He is survived by six
sons and several daughters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
Cabin John Bridge.

These warm autumn days are ideal ones
to spend at Washington's most favored
near-at-hand summer resort Cabin John
Bridge. Tomorrow all Of the attractions
there will be running, Haley's band will be
on hand to furnish the musical program
during the afternoon and evening, and the
Palm Garden will furnish one Of it's NOV
ing pictures shows that have gained for 1t
so much praise during the season. The
Holy City will be repeated tomorrow and
during the week on account of the large
number of requests that have been made
for It's continuance in the Palm Garden
The club house has made preparations for
a continuance of its excellent service to-
morrow the same as during the height Of
the season. A feature Of this resort is the
proximity of the river and canal Many
avail themselves of the latter to row up to
the Bridge and enjoy it's attractions, the
trip making one Of the most picturesque ex-
cursiOns afforded by the citys surround
ings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
Young Peoples Union Meets.

The Young People Union Of the Peoples
Church held it's second indoor meeting for
the season Friday evening at the home OF
Miss Isabel Pecdn, No. S415 Eslin avenue
northwest. During the business meeting
the dance committee reported that Confed-
crate Veterans Hall.T on 18th street, had
been secured for thisfseason's dances. The
church banquet was announced to be held
on October Z, and the union members were
requested to decorate the hall for this &C.
caSion.
The members were entertained by a long
letter from Mrs. w. G. Steward describ-
ing her life in Arizona. DR.. Kent read and
Miss Isabel Pechin gave several humorous
recitations, after which the club adjourned
to meet in two weeks Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Pechin Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. s. Heath. Mrs. Frances Upper
man. Misses Isabel Pechin, Elsie Light
bown. Annie P. Goebel. Faye Kent Marie
Wahlgren, Marie l.. Siemers Gertrude E.
Metcalf, Rev. Alexander Kent, Messrs
Geo. A. Warren, A. Upperman, Russell
Arthur and Roland Abbott and Alfred
Wild.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
Moses September Furniture Sale.
The furniture event of the year-Advt.
District Conference.

The District conference of Washington
District NJ E.. Church convened yesterday
morning at $50 o'clock in EbeneZer M. T..
Church. corner 4th and d streets southeast.
Rev. Alfred Young. P. e, presiding. The
devotions were conducted by Rev. M w.
Claire Revs H. Norwood w. H. Gaines
and B. T. Perkins were elected secretaries
The presiding elder read a report. The
district throughout, he said is in flourish
ing condition. Rev. B. T. Perkins read
paper on the subject. rs 1t Possible to
Eva ngelize the World in This Generation?
The possibilities for the speedy salvation of
the world great: the means are at
hand let them be utilized.
Luncheon was served in the parlors Of
the church by committee of ladies. The
attendance was large.
In the afternoon reports were received
from the pastors, local preachers, exhort-
ers. class leaders, Sunday school superin-
tendents. district stewards and Epworth
League presidents. The visitors present
Were: Revs. S. H. Brown, DID,; l. L.
Thomas, DID; Moses Lake, VIM Brown.
II II. Robinson and j. o. Spencer, Phi D.
Dr. Spencer, president of Morgan College,
spoke on the educational work among the
members of the conference. He pleaded
Tor a more generous support of the college
oy the ministers and delegates He said:
All that is asked for any black man is
a talr chance to be a man"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
ATTORNEY HBHNN's CHARGES.
Alleges That He In the Victim Of IN
fain Dealinr

Attorney r. d. Rnffiu, colored, has filed in
the Police Court charges against Joseph
Potts. the chief clerk, md others connected
with the Police Courto He recites that he
(Ruff1n) was trieduFebruary q, 1903, on q
charge of violating the building regulations.
having moved a house IN the suburbs with
out a permit. Hes states that though the
Judge instructed tie jury to return a YER
dict for the defeudanE, he was declared
guilty. A report appeared in a local news
paper the next dag to the effect that Ruffin
had been convicted o6 stealing a house.
which publication sRufnn believes to have
been instigated by certain officials of the
Police Court. He further states that he has
been subjected to considerable annoyance,
in that, several times when he made ar
rangements to meet men in this city, to con-
duct negotiations Of Importance, he would
receive a notice to appear in the Police
Court. On two OCCASIONS he says. he had
his attorney appear. and the case was con.
tinued. Again, in June, notice was sent
him while i'll, and he had physician issue
a certificate showing his condition. He
the case until the 23d instant, when police
officer came to his Office with bench war
rant. when there had been no indication
that Ruffin intended to forfeit his bond. He
was arrested, he said, dumped in the
wagon and carried to the sixth precinct
land dumped into one of the lousy cells of
that station" where he remained hour
or more before bond could be obtained. He
says:
Il shall endeavor to show that this con-
spiracy is founded upon the common Gus
tom of that court among minor officers to
smfrch colored men, especially whose aim 1t
is to make themselves men of respect. And
where hundreds Of other colOred men more
ignorant than myself who have appeared
before that court innocent. as the court said
that I was. and without the court knowing
all of it's facts. these innocent and penniless
cOlored men have been forced to conviction,
and some have been driven to destruction
by such minor officers are In this court
These facts I hope to prove. and If these
facts are proven that this officer did furnish
such information. l shall ask the colored
people Of the District. together with the
honest-thinkfng white men and lovers of
justice. to unite with me in asking that he
be discharged as an unfit man for the posi-
ton, and all others who are in the con-
spiracy against innocent people generally
who appears before your court"
Ruffin explains that he is about to receive
a payment of 81 coo 600 and he believes 1t
was to Illustrate the deal in which the
money was involved that the false publica-
ton was made and his arrest brought about
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
Degree Conferred.

The ceremony of comforting the degree of
doctor of divinity by a Texas college upon
the Rev Alexander Willbanks, pastor OF
the Virginia Avenue Baptist Church. took
place in that edifice last Tuesday evening.
Rev A Barber of Galveston, Tex, was
master Of ceremonies, and devotional ex-
ercises were conducted by Rev. DR.. E. NJ.
Wright of Missouri. assisted by Rev. DR..
S. w. c. Cole and Rev. r. l.. Williams OF
Texas.
Following the religious service, an adj
dress of welcome was delivered by Rev.
w B. Ball of Texas Mr.. Charles
Slaughter, clerk of the Virginia Avenue
Baptist Church, read a brief biographical
sketch Of Rev Mr.. Willbanks. and an ad.
dress was given by Mrs. D. NJ Abner OF
Texas.
Rev DR. David Abner, in behalf of the
faculty of the institution named, conferred
the honorary degree OF D. ID. upon MI.
Willhanks At the close of the ceremonies
a repast was served in the lecture room OF
the church. Representative Baptists from
several southern states were present al
the service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
Cures Permanent.
MIR. Anderson Writes, Feb.
Is, 1908, That Disease
Has Not Returned.

II am glad to write and let you know that your
Cuticura Remedies cured and the disease has
not returned, and we all praise the Cutcura Rene
dies and would be glad to have you use our names
Would be willing to answer any letters from any
person wishing to know about these Remedies
Cuticura Ointment is beyond question the most
successful curative for torturing, dIsfguring hui
mours Of the skin and scalp including loss Of hair
ever compounded, in proof Of which a single anoint
ing preceded by a hot bath with Cuticura Soap
and followed In the cases, by dose Of
Cuticura Resolvent. is often sufficient to afford i'm
mediate relief in the most distressing forms of
itching burning and scaly humours, permit rest
and sleep. and point to speedy cure when all
other remedies fail.
Sold Throughout the world. Cuticura Resoivent,
Soc. Tin form Of Chocolate Coated Pills, 25c. per
vial OF 60), Ointment &c., Soap. 25c. Depots,
London q Charterhouse 3d.; Paris. Rue de Ia
Paix; Boston. 1877 Columbus Ave. Potter Drug &
Chem. Corp, Sole Proprietors.
EJSend for "How to Cure Skin Tortures." etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
CAUSED By LEAKY MAIN.
Explosion In Conduit Alleged to Have
Resulted From Escaped Gas.

Three manhole covers over the conduit
OF the Washington Electric Light Com
pany on 14th street between g street and
New York avenue northwest, exploded with
a noise that was heard many squares
away about 7 o'clock last night. The tops
were hurled high into the air, and for a
few minutes q small-sized panic ensued
c. c. Gardiner Of 80 14th street southwest.
a nneman employed by the electric light
company. was slightly burned on the arm,
and was taken to the Emergency Hospital
for treatment.
According to the story of several by
ISLANDERS Gardiner lifted the cover from
the manhole midway between New York
avenue and g street, and was about to
crawl into the hole with his smoke
lamp to make some repairs Instantly
there was an explosion and flames burst
forth. the man being hurled some distance
from the opening. An alarm for fire was
sounded from box 173. and before the
flremen arrived two other explosions had
occurred. A message was sent to the
power house and the current was cut of,
which caused the fire to die down in few
minutes. Gas collecting in the conduits
from leaky main is said to be responsible
for the explosions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
Reception in Honor Of Visitors.

U. s. Grant Circle, Ladies of the g. A. R..
held it's regular meeting Thursday evening
at its hall, 1412 Pennsylvania avenue.
After the regular exercises were concluded
a general reception was held, compliment
airy to the members and visiting comrades
who had returned from San Francisco and
from vacation at their homes in various
parts OF the country. Refreshments were
served to large number. The commander
of the Department. of. the Potomac, G. A.
R., and his stan were present, and ad-
dresses were made regarding the trip across
the continent and the, entertainment which
they received at the national encampment.
They were afterward elected to honorary
membership in the circle and assumed the
obligation of the order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
c. E. Society Elects officers.

At the annual business meeting Of the
Young Peoples Society Of Christian En-
deavor Of the Central Presbyterian Church,
held in the chapel last evening. the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
year: President, Walter E. Rogers; vice
president, Mrs w. T. Rollins; recording
secretary, John Bowman; corresponding
secretary. Mrs. B. 8. Elliott; treasurer. Van
Allen s. Clarke; organist. Miss Susie Kuns-
man; delegate to the Christian Endeavor
Union Of the District, j. B. Baugh. The
social committee served refreshments at
the close OF the meeting, and all present
spent most enjoyable evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
Flynn's Business College, 9th and K.
Business, shorthand. typewriting-$25 VI.
Advertisement.
Result Of a Quarrel.

Thomas E. Jones and George w. Booker
colored. became involved in quarrel last
night as the result of a trivial argument.
and this morning both appeared before
Judge Kimball in the District branch Of the
Police Court on charge Of disorderly con-
duct. 1t was explained to the court that
Booker wanted to bet Jones the sum of 10
cents that he paid more for one pair of
trousers than the latter did for a suit of
clothes. Jones thought his friend was get
ting personal and started to leave him,
when Booker grabbed his hat. Blows fol-
lowed. and then a policeman placed both
under arrest
After hearing the statements Of the de-
PENDANTS the court decided that Booker was
responsible for the trouble, and assessed
him IS. which was paid. Jones was re-
leased on his personal bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
CHILD BADLY SCALDED.
Three Year-Old Girl Falls Into Pot of
Rolling Water

Madeline Codella, three years old, of 2oS
Az street southwest fell into a large pot of
boiling water at her home about o'clock
yesterday afternoon and was SO badly
burned that her recovery was regarded as
doubtful last night but her condition
changed for the better during the night
and this morning 1t was thought that her
life can be saved. The mother had taken
large boiler of water from the stove and
placed it on the floor and then left the
room for a minute The little one, who
was playing around the floor. fell into the
vat and her cries of agony reached her
mother who screamed for help. police
man who was passing the house rushed in
and after removing the little one from the
boiler sent in a hurry call for the ambu-
lance from the Emergency Hospital. The
child was conveyed at once to the hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
ESTATE OF MRS. GUERRERO.
Letters of Administration Granted tc
Carrie E, F. Knox,

In the matter of the estate of Mrs. Mary
Gulick Guerrero. deceased, Julia Mary
Stout. executrix. named in the will recent
ly, through Attorneys Lambert & Baker pc
titioned the District Supreme Court to grant
letters of administration to Carrie E. v.
Knox The petition has been granted by
Chief Justice Clabaugh.
While on a European tour. Mrs. Guerrero
died in Switzerland. July 81. last. Her es-
tate, Of the value of about $4,000, was de-
vised to her sister. Julia Mary Stout En-
richo Edwardo Guerrero, husband Of the
testatrix. has consented to the probate of
the will.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26

Daniel Foskey. colored, twenty-nine wears
old. who resides at 761 Sheridan street
northwest. was the victim of a footpad
late last night. AS Foskey was walking
was struck on the back of the head by
an unknown person. He sustained a scalp
wound, which was closed by the surgeons
OF the Georgetown University Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
Charged With Highway Robbery.

A charge of highway robbery was filed in
the Police Court today against Daniel H
Robinson. the colored man who attacked
Mrs. Ada Hughes of % N street southeast.
near the corner of South Capitol and N
streets, several nights ago. Mrs. Hughes
was unable to appear in court and pre-
liminary hearing in the case was post
poned until Thursday of next week by
which time 1t is thought Mrs. Hughes will
be able to be out. Robinson was committed
to jail in default Of 5000 security.