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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
RAILROAD MAY BUILD.
Permission Given for Track Over
Sewer in Connecticut Avenue,

Permission Given for Track Over
Sewer in Connecticut Avenue.
The Washington Railway and Electric
Company has called to the attention of the
Commissioners the condition Of the tracks
in Connecticut avenue at the intersection
of L street, crossing sewer recently con-
structed along the latter strest. The rails
at this point have been raised once, but
they have gone down for a second time,
and so badly that the general manager Of the
road does not believe 1t will be possible TO
remove the kink in the steel bars. 1t will
be found necessary to rebuild that portion
Of the road Immediately over this sewer.
The work. the letter states. can be done
better by the men employed by the COM
pany than by any other workmen. PERMITS
sion was therefore requested of the Com
missioners that the company might proceed
with the work under the supervision Of
District inspector. and that the cost of tho
work be charged against the contractor for
the District sewer.
The superintendent of sewers yesterday
reported that the tracks had moved vsrti-
cally and literally, and that this movement
was probably due to settlement of the back
filling of the sewer trench The maximum
settlement appears to be about one inch
and the maximum lateral movement to be
about five-eighths of an inch.
There is no good reason why the tracks
may not be adjusted to line and grade"
the superintendent of sewers states. with
out putting in new rails and rebuilding the
tubes. This work appears to be a proper
charge against the account Of the sewer
contractor, Mr.. Vinson, who will be notl-
fed In order that he may have the oppor
tunity to arrange for the work within
limited period of time, and the notice
should state that If the work is not done
according to the notice. 1t will be perform
ed by the District and the cost thereof
charged against his account"
The Commissioners have approved this
recommendation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
The Londoner and the Corset.

From the Chicago Record Herald
The London Tailor and Gutter says that
ultra fashionable Englishnen sare padding
their hips and squeezing their waists Tor
the purpose of mhihes4 hemselYes lovely.
We quote from our saftorial contemporary:
A walk round the w&st end today Will
convince the most skentieal Of the satiflsts
who hurled their shafts of rtd1cule at inns
fashion few months ago that they have
wasted their energies, andile8 will do wen
to learn that fashions fellies never have
been, nor never will be-, cured by these IN
vectives. Today the wRst popular over
coat is the D. B. frcckaqt heI1ewest lounge
is close fitting at the waist, arid II the large
number of inquiries VIZ fhaYe had during
the past week or two sfpr the names and
addresses of mems corset manufacturers Is
any guide to the taste Of the smart-d dressed
young men of today. then TIE wearing .oI
these effeminate articlessof afire Is on the
stiII the smart dressed young men of
London can hardly be said to have reached
the acme of beauty as yet. Nowhere 90 we
discover that they are wearing lace on
their underclothes and It does not seem
to have become fashionable as yet FOR shem
to carry powder puffs or chamois oaps
Some of them may pencil their proWs, put
the practice has not become general, nor
does it appear to be the custom-to 1aslen
their vests behind by means OF hooks ana
eyes. These things ought to De known IA
order that manhood as 1t exists IN the
fashionable circles of London may not
be underestimated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
ARRESTED IN EVANSVILLE, N. z.
Sykes is Wanted Here to Face a
Charge Of Forgery.

Capt. Boardman caused the arrest this
morning at Dansville. N. z. OF Payson r.
Sykes. alias 8. K. Edmunds. who is alleged
to have been the promoter OF get-rich-
quick concern, known as the Mutual Secu-
rites Bureau with an office at 1921 G street
northwest.
1t Is alleged that he solicited money In
amounts of $40 or more to be invested in
stocks The young man is wanted here to
answer charge of alleged forgery. It is
charged that he got check for 81 from the
New York World and that he raised It to
500.
Thescheck was cashed ,et the Washington
Savings Bank, and the case was reported
to the police. Capt Boardman detailed De-
tectives Cornwell and O'Brien to make an
investigation, and they succeeded In To-
eating the man at Dansvi1le.
Detective O'Brien will go to Dansville to-
night for the prisoner. Sykes, or Edmunds,
is said to be about thirty-five years old.
Little Is known OF him In this city. 20 far
as the detectives have been able to ascer-
tain. He had desk room only ut tia @
street address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
WIRE WORKERS WALK OUT.
Conference to Be Held Tonight to Effect
Settlement, If Possible,

With a view to securing an eight-hour
work day forty ornamental iron and wire
workers Of the A F. Jorss iron works, 18th
street. have inaugurated strike, and as a
result work at that establishment has been
suspended. The difficulty developed Mon
day, when delegation representing the
workmen called on an official of the works
and informed him that II their demands
were not acceded to the employees would
strike.
Tho company. It is said. refused to grant
the request
In order that the strike might be made
efrectual the strikers and all local work.
men of that calling subsequently formed q
temporary organization. 1t was decided it
liz understood, to call out the employees of
the F. s. Gichner works, In 18th street,
next Monday. There are about thirty-fiye
workmen employed at this shop.
Efforts are being made by the EMPLOYERS
to bring the difficulty to a satisfa Glory set
Element. A delegation Of the strikers ana
the employers will hold conference this
evening, when the employers will submit
An answer to the demands Of the strikers.
There is no question of wages at issue in
the difficulty. Mr.. Gichner said this after
noon that all his contracts were made a
year ahead. and that II he acceded to the
demands OF his employees he would sustain
q large loss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
TRIBUTE TO JUDGE RICHARDS.
Given a Silver Service by His Late As.
sociates.


J. X. Richards. the retiring solicitor gen.
eral, who recently resigned to accept the
appointment Of United States Judge in the
sixth judicial district. today was the re-
cipient Of an elaborate silver service, the
parting. gift Of the officials Of the Depart
ment Of Justice. In making the presenta-
ton Attorney General Knox said:
Il am requested by your friends in this
department-and we are all your friends-to
say to you that we cannot allow this sepa-
ration to take place without marking it
with some evidence Of our esteem With
out formality present to you, on behalf OF
those who are present, this silver service
that you may always hold 1t as the evil
OF our gratitude to you for the labors you
have performed in this department and our
affectionate regard for you"
In the course OF his response Mr.. Richards
said:
i have been connected with the depart
ment here for nearly six years. That is a
big slice out OF any mans life. have
made friends here that I hope will be my
out deep feeling, and I can't receive a gift
OF this sort without having it touch my
heart. -,
II think know something about the De-
partment OF Justice. I think I know the
work that is required Of the Attorney Gem
era1 and all who serve under him. know.
so FAR as am concerned, that in whatever
l have done have been continually helped
and encouraged by all the members Of the
department. ! know something of the low
atty OF the members to the department and
to the government, and know that speak
not only for myself, but for the Attorney
General, when say that whatever the de-
partment has done and accomplished is due
to all the members of the department.
While leave you and go to another field of
work, l do not consider that l have sepa-
rated myself from you. I'll look back to
this. In sense. as my home. I expect to
come back here frequently and to meet you
all.
q. Il thank you from my heart for this. be-
cause l know what Is back Of it. And l
wish you all long life and health and pros
perity"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
COL. EDGERLY ARRIVES
VIEW COMMANDER OF THE I'D
CAVALRY.
Net at the Aqueduct Bridge by Four
Troops and Escorted to His
New Post.

Col Winfield 8. Edgerly assumed COM
mand of the I'd u. s. Cavalry this morning
shortly before noon at Fort Myer, Va.
Col Edgerly has recently been promoted to
be colonel and will take the place of Gen.
Eli Higgins recently retired. who was the
former commander of the I'd Cavalry.
Col Edgerly was escorted to the south
end of the aqueduct bridge by Lieut.. Col.
Walter Schuyler of the I'd Cavalry, where
the four troops stationed at Fort Myer
met their new colonel and were reviewed
by him. Preceded by the band. the cav
airy then proceeded to the post where Col.
Eagerly formally assumed command. This
afternoon at o'clock Lieut. Col. and Mrs.
Schuyler will entertain the officers Of the
army stationed at Fort Myer and their
ladies. when they will be formally intro
duced to their new commanding officer. 1t
Is expected that the advent Of Col Edgerly
will be the signal for a series of social af-
fairs for which the I'd Cavalry has become
famous throughout the service.
Col Edgerly was born in New Hampshire
and was appointed to the Military Academy
at West Point, July l. 1856. He was grad
uated In June, 1870, and was commissioned
o second lieutenant in the 7th Cavalry June
Is, 1870. He was promoted to first Neuten-
ant June Is, 1875, and was made a captain
September %, 1888. Col. Edgerly was
member Of Clusters old regiment and par
ticipated in many of the Indian campaigns
Of the regiment In June, 1898, he was ap-
pointed lieutenant colonel and inspector
general of volunteers, and a month later
was promoted to major In the regular army.
He was then transferred to the 9th Cavalry,
but never served with that regiment. his
duties as an inspector general in the volun-
teer army requiring his attention until
April, 1899. before which time he was trans
ferred to his old regiment with the rank of
major. Col. Edgerly was made a lieutenant
colonel In February. 1901, and was assigned
to the 10th Cavalry. Two months later he
obtained a transfer however, and rejoined
his old regiment as a lieutenant colonel He
has served with the Tth Cavalry since that
time, SO that, with the exception OF the ten
months In the volunteer army and two
months In the 10th Cavalry, Col. Edgerly
served almost forty years as a member of
the 7th Cavalry.
Col. Eli Higgins, the commander Of the
I'd Cavalry, was promoted to brigadier gen.
eral and retired about a month ago. and
Col. Edgerly was promoted to colonel ON
the retirement of Col. Higgins and several
other regimental commanders. He was as
signed to command the ID Cavalry and has
just arrived in this city to take command i.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
RAILROAD MEN IN CONFERENCE.
Efforts to Agree on Wage Scale on the
New Haven,

NEW HAVEN, Conn, March 27.-The
conference regarding a new wage schedule,
begun yesterday by the grievance commit
tee of the trainmen of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroad system and a
subcommittee of the board of directors, was
resumed today. 1t is announced that some
progress was made yesterday toward reach
Ing an agreement, but representatives Of
the company as well as of the men, say
that the consideration of the details of the
schedule is likely to consume much further
time Members of the committee while
expressing no opinion as to the outcome Of
the negotiations, say that the company
officials have shown a disposition to make
concessions on some points in the proposed
schedule which were satisfactory to the
committee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
VETOED BY MONTAGUE
BILL REGULATING VIRGINIA
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
May Be Passed Over Veto - Senators
Mann and Bryant Come
to Fisticuffs.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va. March Ex-Governor
Montague yesterday afternoon vetoed the
bill which recently passed the general as
sembly prohibiting authors, publishers or
book agents from accepting a position as
member Of the state board Of education.
The veto came in the nature of a surprise,
as 1t was expected that the measure would
be approved, having passed the senate with
a single dissenting vote, while in the house
1t received sixty-six votes to seven in the
negative. The bill was prepared by Senator
Shackelford, who urged the senate to pass
the bill. Notwithstanding the veto Of the
governor. Mr.. Shackelford said that THE
department of superintendent Of public in
struction had been active in opposition to
the BILL and he believed that 1t was doing
the state injury by attempting to influence
legislation. He said that for the senate to
decline to pass the bill would open the way
for q scandal such the state had never
seen. The preservation of the schools of
the state had actuated him in offering the
bill. The bill was temporarily passed by,
and an effort will be made to pass 1t over
the veto of the governor.
The much-talked-of Mann bill passed the
Senate late yesterday afternoon, after one
of the most exciting sessions In the history
OF the state. A fight occurred on the floor
OF the senate during the debate, Senator
AsldAu, Tie pdlTOn OF the measure, Str1klnR
Senator Bryant of Henrico a blow in the
face because Of the language used BY the
latter In reply to the criticism by Judge
Mann of Bryant's amendment. The Bryant
amendment was to permit the sale of liquor
In the counties contiguous to the cities in
which the counties have an organized police
force.
Mr.. Bryant had undertaken to correct
Senator Mann in the course of his remarks
but the latter would not permit an Interrupt
ton. Mr. Bryant said the criticism was
unfair, using the lines ts@
Il thought where all thy wiles would end
In feigned religion, smooth hypocrisy"
He said he desired to apply the lines with
all force to the unjust and unfair attack
made on his amendment, because when a
correction was proper the senator had de-
clined to be interrupted.
Judge Mann asked Mr.. Bryant II he In
tended to be personal, and the latter began
TO repeat that 1t was unfair to criticise his
amendment when he did not have a chance
TO reply. Just as he uttered the words Sem
ator Mann struck at Mr. Bryant, the blow
landing on the forearm and breast Ofhcers
OF the senate separated the gentlemen, and
the debate was continued for half an hour
longer, the Mann bill as reported being pass
ed In the senate by a vote of % to 6.
The only amendment agreed to was one to
exempt towns which have police protec-
ton. whether Incorporated or not, from the
provisions Of the bill. !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
Adverse Action Recommended.

The Brightwood Citizens Association re-
Gently requested the Commissioners to i'm
prove Road "A from 14th street road to
Rock Creek Park The superintendent Of
roads recommended adverse action upon
the request. The road Is only IS feet wide
and is not embodied in the proposed street
extension plan. It has already been i'm
proved throughout most of its length by
surfacing with gravel. but the drainage
condition is impracticable of remedy at this
time It Is now in fair condition. except
in extreme wet weather or when frost is
coming out of the ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
COTTON MILL STRIKE.
Parties in Interest in Boston Very Ac-
tive Today.

LOWELL. Mass, March 27.-The strike
declaration made last night by the. union
operatives of the cotton mills of this city,
although anticipated, resulted in consider
able activity today The mill agents. the
state board of arbitration and business men
Of the city. who are anxious to avert a
strike, were able today to consider the
crisis as an actual condition rather than
threatened danger, and a number of con-
ferences were held.
The agents of the Stevens corporations
which will be affected by the strike order
came together early. The members of the
state board of arbitration also began work
early in the day in the hope of bringing To-
gether the agents and employees commit
tees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
Marine Corps Orders.

Colonel p. c. Pope. commanding the ma
rire barracks Boston, Mass, has been or
dered to thas cky to report to the major
general. commandant, u. s. NJ. c., to re-
assemble the marine examining board, of
which he Ia the president.
The following named officers have been
detached from the marine barrscks, navy
yard. New York. and ordered home: Capts.
p. J. Moses I. II. Moses w. c. Neville and
r. II. Low, First Lieutenants q. c. Car
penter. 3. A. w. Patterson. c. II. Lyman,
W. q Har3lee and H. L. Matthews and
Second laeutenants r. Y. Rhea. p. E.
CesAmbsrnn, =. :: schwable and l. j.. Mil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
INQUEST POSTPONED|
POLICEMAN SAWYER. STILL AT
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL.
Wheeler's Body Photographed and
Then Turned Over to Sister
for Burial.

A postponement of the inquest in the
case Of William Wheeler, colored, who was
shot and killed by Policeman Sawyer while
attempting to escape in Georgetown Wed
nesday morning, was rendered necessary
on account Of the condition Of Sawyer,
who is still in the Emergency Hospital I'M
der treatment His condition is apparently
not serious, but his counsel desires that
the case go over until he is fully able to
stand the ordeal.
Coroner hewitt swore the jury in the case
this morning, but has not fixed the time Tor
the taking of the testimony. since the
shooting the case has been fully discussed,
and the police have found several persons
who saw the affair. It is said one witness
has been found who says the oncer aimed
his weapon far above the head Of the es-
Gaping prisoner. He suggested that the
bullet struck against house and glanced,
going in the direction of the colored man.
The autopsy, however, shows mat the
course. Only the end of the bullet showed
that it had come in contact with something
harder than Wheelers flesh. It is thought
the bullet would have been hattened nao IL
struck against wall.
Indicates Shot Was Straight.
The wound in Wheelers body indicates
that the shot was straight Attorney Full
ton has been retained as counsel for saw
yer, and he may be assisted by an assistant
to the corporation counsel. The legal side
of the case will probably be presented to
the coroner's jury by Assistant District At
torney Bingham.
Discussing the case with Star reporter,
a police official said he had been informed
that the police officer had the right to use
his weapon. At the time Wheeler was at
tempting to escape the policeman was act
ing m the "a naCity of taller and not q
policeman.
The question Of the charge against Wheel
er would not play any part In the right to
shoot. Acting in such capacity the officer
was not supposed to know what was the
nature Of the charge against him. The Ques-
ton to be decided is purely legal one, as
the facts are not disputed.
This morning the body Of Wheeler was
photographed at the morgue by the police
photographer. After the jury had been
sworn the body was turned over to a sister
of the deceased. Undertaken Scott removed
the body to the sisters homo In George
town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
Golden berg's,
9TH and K Streets.
(CONTINUED)
10c for 20c Ribbons.
CONTINUED.

Choicest, crispest Ribbons at this
big saving tomorrow. The identi-
cal qualities sold in other stores at
2oc. yard-here tomorrow at Ioc.
instead. Soft, non-crushable sort
for neck ribbons, belts and ro-
settles. In most wanted colors, in
GLIDING pinks, light blues, nile,
white. etc. Three and half inch
es wide.
New and beautiful High-luster ALL
silk Louisine Taffeta Ribbons, in
whites, pink, blues, blacks and all
the spring shades; also the self-hg-
ured Fancy Ribbons in this assort-
ment; full 31a inches WIDE
Sold elsewhere at 19c. Our nc.
price,. ........
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
STRICKEN WITH SMALLPOX,
Twelve-Year-old Irene Hardin,
Caught It From a PLAYMATE,

Irene Harding, twelve years old, who
lives with her parents at "a D street south
east, was found suffering with smallpox
yesterday afternoon.
The case occurred next door to that Of
little Louise Dietrich, who was stricken at
% D street. some days ago, and Is traced
by the authorities to the latter.
Irene had visited Louise while the latter
was Ill and before the true character of her
illness had been discovered.
The child was taken to the hospital and
the Harding home placed in quarantine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
Novelties i'm JeWelry
and Be is.

Steel Beaded Chatelaine Bags, CSC.
New Bishop and Peau de Sole
Belts, 25c.
Tailor-made Belts, new ideas, ACC.
Seal and Walrus Leather Wrist
Bags, including red morocco,
with inside pocket, 4oc.
All kinds of new Beads, long
strands, 25c.
I9c. Silverine Hat Pins, dozen pat
terms, IOc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
g Street Property Sold at Auction.

Thos. ]. Owen & Son. auctioneers. sold
at public sale yesterday afternoon the
three story store and Office building No.
1905 G street northwest. to F. v. Killian
for $50. Goo The lot fronts twenty-five
feet one inch on g street by n depth of
seventy-five feet and contains 1855 square
feet which Is about $3.50 per foot. The
sale Swas largely attended. The property
was Started at $4,000 and raised by 81, 600
bids to So, 600 and then went gradually to
the final bid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
Toilet Specials.

Colgates Violet Cashmere Bouquet or
Purified Talcum Powder, 15c.
Eastmans Talcum Powder, DC.
Lamberts Listerine, 19c.
Cocoa Butter, Sc.
Sachet Powder, 10c.
DR.. Parker Pray's Rosaline, tic.
OxZyn Balm, 35c.
DR.. Parker Pray's Diamond Nail Pol
ish, lie.
Cuticura Shaving Soap, lac.
Williams Shaving Soap, &c. cake.
Colgate's Perfumes, 10 different odors,
25c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
W. A. n. Bass BUYS sceptre.

LONDON, March N.-R. s. sieVier has
sold his famous race horse Sceptre to w.
A. H. Bass of the 10th Hussars, nephew
and heir of Lord Burton. The price paid
has not been divulged. Mr.. sievier last
year refused an offer of $15OO00 for the
horse from w. X. Vanderbilt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
Scarcity Of Proposals.

From the London Outlook.
The mothers and chaperons of the present
day never cease bemoaning that no eligible
young men propose Big balls have come
to an end because the gilded youth prefer to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
The First offers Received.

The first response to the offer of the Sec
reeary of the Treasury to refund 3 and
per cent bonds into per cent consols was
received today. Two national banks at
Richmond, Va, announced their readiness
to exchange 100000 under the Secretarys
oGey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
Easter Ribbons.

Come when you will and
you'll find our Ribbon Depart
ment crowded. The women
know that they can find here
just what they want-every
color, tint and design, every
width and style.
800 pieces 5-inch Corded Fancy
Stripe Ribbon, in light and 40
dark shades; sold for 35c. VST
yard-for, yard. @Ss
lot Fancy Stripe Ribbon, in blue
and white, black and white, and
white and black; sold for
85c. yard. Special price, VST
per yard. SOSs
No. 40 Satin Taffeta Rib
bon, in all shades; extra VSC
good quality, for, yard. SOSs
No. 80 All-silk Tafreta Ribbon, all
colors, including black -
and white; Csc. quality, III
for, yard. W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27

Liberty Satin Ribbons, some up to
inches wide, in whites and all the
beautiful spring colorings. Try and
match this high grade else NR-
where for less than SOC. 49,
yard. Special for........
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27

barely time to get to know each other oy
81 INT befSre the time comes TO move ons'
1t Is the same all over the social armament