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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
GALLANTRY WARDED
MATE ADAMsoN PROMOTED TO
BE MASTER OF THE POMPEY.
Recognition Of His Attempt to Obtain
Assistance for the Disabled Col
lier Alexander.

% Rear Admiral Taylor. chief Of the bureau
of navigation, Navy Department. has ap-
pointed Thomas Adamson Of New York
first officer of the Inflated naval collier
Alexander which has just arrived at Nor
folk from Bermuda. to be master Of the
United States naval collier Pompey on the
Asiatic station. The command Of that YES
sci was vacated by the death of Master H
c. Arthur. which occurred a few days ago
while the vessel was cruising in the vicin-
ity of Shanghai.
The promotion OF Mate Adamson is In
recognition of his gallant conduct in leav-
ing the disab led collier Alexander at sea
and starting in an open boat with four
companions to row about 400 miles to Mas
sau for assistance. After having been buff
feted by the wind and waves for two days
and two nights, during which time they had
to devote most of their energy to keeping
their small craft afioat. the doughty sail
ors were picked up by passing vessel and
brought to the United States. On landing
at Delaware Breakwater. Mate Adamson
telegraphed news of the accident to the
Alexander to the Navy Department, and
came himself to this city at once, reaching
here almost as soon his telegram.
The tender of the command of the Pom
pey to Mate Adamson was made by Lieut..
Commander Alexander Sharp, jr., of the
bureau of navigation as the representative
of Rear Admiral Taylor. In his letter to
Mr.. Adamson he calls attention to the
death of the master of the Pompey and
says that in view of his record in the col
lier service and the records on file in the
bureau of navigation. the chief of the bu-
reau directs his appointment to the COM
mand of the Pompey provided such action
is agreeable to Mr.. Adamson.
In response to this letter Mr.. Adamson
called at the Navy Department this morn
ing and formally accepted the appointment
at the same time expressing his apprecia-
ton of the action of the department. He
was asked when he would be ready to start
for Asia to assume command and he re-
piled that he was ready to go at once. Ar
rangements were accordingly made by
which he will take passage on the first
army transport leaving San Francisco and
join his vessel at Shanghai.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
ALLEY IN SQUARE $50.
Proceedings for Opening Thoroughfare
to Be Begun.

The District Commissioners have decided
to institute new proceedings for the open
ing of an alley in square go, between o and
P and North Capitol and LIST streets north
east The Commissioners ordered the open
ing of the alley some time ago, but the own
er of two lots affected took the matter in
to the courts. The corporation counsel re-
Gently notified the authorities that the court
had granted order restraining the Dis
trict from opening the alley on the ground
that it was not shown to be necessary for
the public health.
When word was received Of this opinion,
Col. lBiddle. the Engineer Commissioner, re-
ferred the matter to d. E. McComb, super
intendent Of sewers, saying: This alley, it
is understood was desired in order to fur
nish sewerage facilities. 1t Is desired to
know. in view of the action of the court,
whether there is now any necessity for
opening the alley by instituting proceedings
anew
Mr.. McComb returned the papers with the
following Endorsement:
THE opening of the alley in square 66o Is
recommended to afford a way for the con-
struction Of an outlet sewer for the service
Of Decatur street. The Decatur street sew
er is now provided with temporary out
let by means of a 1O-inch terra Gotta sewer
constructed by Mr.. S. Ross, situated under
the small houses on lots 1O4 and ia of the
square. When the lots in the square shall
be more fully built upon, the temporary
outlet will be insufficient. Again, as the
outlet is not a public sewer, In case it
should become INSTRUCTED or otherwise In
inefficient the necessary cleaning or repair
ing could be performed only by sufferance
Of the owner of the above-noted lots and
at considerable Inconvenience to the occu-
pants Of the houses and expense to the
city"
Col. Biddle has recommended that an
order be issued by the Commissioners stat
ing that they deem the opening Of an alley
through lots % and &c. square $50, is neces-
sary in order to provide drainage facilities
for said square, and that the corporation
counsel be directed to institute new pro-
ceedings of condemnation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
OVERCOME BY GAS.
j. M. Ward at Emergency Hospital in
Serious Condition.

An elderly man named j. NJ. Ward reg
istered at Engels Hotel last night as living
in Oroville, Cal, and this morning he was
found unconscious from inhaiing illuminat-
ing gas. Edward Kelly, the hotel clerk,
went to the room to make an investigation,
after the odor of gas had been detected.
He found the occupant Of the apartment
lying on the floor near the window and
the gas was turned on.
1t was apparent from the condition of the
room that the affair was an accident. The
guest had probably left his bed and start
ed toward the window before he was fully
unconscious, but fell before he could obtain
air. The police summoned the ambulance.
and the unconscious man was hurried to
the Emergency Hospital. His condition was
declared to be serious. He had probably
inhaled the gas for nearly ten hours and
the physicians think that failing on the
floor is the only thing that prevent death
overtaking him before he was found. He
is still in a critical condition, but 1t is be-
lieved he will pull through.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
THE CHARLESTON YARD.
Over a Million Dollars Already Spen
by the Government.


Before the LIST Of April the United States
government will have spent nearly mil
lion and a half dollars on the new navy
yard at Charleston" said D. T. Travers OF
the palmetto state to Star man at the
New Willard recently. Since old glory
was first hoissted over Chicora Park,
which was purchased by the government,
the engineers In charge have accomplished
a great deal of work. The lands have been
laid out, and the outlines for sewerage
system have been arranged, 1t being real.
paramount Importance and the sewerage
system when completed will be modern and
absolutely perfect. The contracts for build
ing a dry dock that will receive any ship
in the United States navy have been
awarded, and the contractors are now push
ing the construction as rapidly as possible,
and It Is fully believed that 1t will be COM
pleted within the contract limit of three
years The Charleston yard, when ready
for work will be a model one in every re-
spect, according to the plans mapped out
by the Navy Department"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
. COULDN'T DENY 1T.
Edward Buckner Fined for Setting Up
Gaming Table.

Edward Buckner, colored, who resides in
South Washington, was entertaining a
number of friends at his home last night
when Policeman Lewis entered unlimited
through the rear door and found Buckner
and his guests engaged in a game Of craps
on the kitchen table The host was taken
into custody, and this morning he appear
ed before Judge Scott on a charge Of set
ting up a gaming table.
II can't deny it," Buckner said when he
was srraigned:
What was he doing?" the court asked
Policeman Lewis.
Playing craps with some friends at his
home last night. 81
Want to say anything?" Prosecuting At
torney Muilowny asked the defendant.
Nothing"
Twenty dollars or six months on the
farm" was the concluding remark made
by Judge Scott.
Buckner stepped back with very bright
prospects of spending half a year behind
the bars unless his friends come to the
rescue with the necessary cash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
PREVENTION OF coNsUMpTIoN.
Committee Meets and Discusses Plan
Of Organization.

The second meeting Of the committee
formed for the prevention of the spread OF
consumption under the auspices of the AS
ISOLATED Charities was held Saturday AFTER
noon, when further plans of permanent Or
ganization were discussed. DR.. W. e.
Woodward, the District health officer, pre-
sided as chairman. A form of bylaws and
an explanation Of the work to be accom-
plished and its plan was adopted by the
members, and this will be submitted to the
directors of the Associated Charities at the
next meeting of that body for their APP
prevail and suggestions. A committee
of three from the special committee. COM
posed of Mr.. Charles Weller, secretary OF
the Associated Charities; DR.. G. w. N.
Custis and Rev. Daniel E. Wiseman. was
selected by the meeting to represent the
Associated Charities before the Commits
sioners on Tuesday morning at IL o'clock
to present their plea for an anti-spitting
regulation for Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
ESCORTS TO BE HIRED.
Suggestion Adopted by Dressmakers'
Convention in Chicaco

Male escorts for women modistes at 50
much an hour are to be a feature OF the
next September meeting Of the National
Dressmakers' Association in Chicago. A
meeting of this association has Just come
to an end in that city, and according to a
report of its proceedings the lament was
general that the city had not been prop
erly inspected because feminine delicacy
mad prevented lonely pilgrimages to play
houses and points of interest
When the suggestion that male escorts
should be hired was made by Mrs. Caroline
Angford, formerly of London, with the ex-
PLANTATION that such was the practice IN
London, 1t was adopted unanimously by
the convention, and Manager Fred G. Films
cheered the hearts of his female content
porar1es by declaring boldly that he would
give his word that a sufficient supply of
males would be available for hire at the
time of the next convention.
Mrs. Ashford said regarding the practice
in London:
II came here to see the city and to at
tend theaters, but 1 have been unable to
go anywhere, because 1 am a stranger.
London women have been accorded a priv
liege not given to Americans, despite all
their boosted independence. This is the
privilege OF renting an escort when one
is needed.
Il know. because formerly lived in
London. There the dressmaker cheerfully
bears all the expense, both for herself and
the man, and some times on a single out
ing spends the savings of a month or
more. If the man is a cheerful compan-
ion he is hired again, and-well, am
sorry to say 1t, but the affair not infre-
quently ends in marriage. l think some
such sort of privilege should be accorded
to the dressmakers attending this conven-
ton. 1t may cause little comment, but
If Londoners do it, why can't WEI"
The remarks of Mrs. Angford were
greeted with applause, and other speak
ers were soon on their feet anxious to
give the plan their support. A few said
they thought 1t would be too much of a
departure from American conventionality,
would cause no end of comment, and that
the woman who could not. get an escort
without hiring him was not entitled to one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
LITTLE RETARDED.
Rules of the Road ignored by Pedes-
TRANS on F Street.

TRANS on = Street.
1.-The etiquette OF thief sidewalk is just as
important as any other etiquette, and in
Washington, where many of the sidewalks
are not too wide, 5Ss,ths business sections, it
is very importans4 that pedestrians should
observe certain raGesdn order that travel
ers along a tiloreGghfare may be discom-
NODDED as little as possible remarked an
ld-time policeman sta iened on F street to
a Star man this thorfifg. Keep to the
right is rule that, If observed, would
prevent a large '9ifnoGht of hard feelings
and many cuss words. but it appears that
the rule is generally disregarded here in
Washington. Take the north side of F
street between 9th and 18th streets any of
these fine days. especially in the afternoon
when the government offices have closed
for the day. and you will notice that there
is little system or rule in the way people
move along from one place to another 1t
is kind of a ge-as you-please. and the
strongest wins out sin the struggle. Keep
ing to the right, as is always done in the
case of driving, would solve the trouble
AMI kaepsmany teinpers from being ruffied.
Another one of the nuisances is the people
who walk along four or iyesjn row, and
then stop on the street. crossing or in front
of shop door for chat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
FOR MURDER IN FIRST DEGREE.
Landous johnson, Indicted by Grand
Jury, Pleads Not Guilty.

The grand jury this afternoon reported an
indictment for murder In the first degree
against Landous johnson. The defendant
was arraigned and entered a plea of not
guilty.
1t Is charged that last Christmas eve Lam
dous johnson struck his father, Alfred
johnson. on the left side of the head with
brick. and inflicted an injury so severe
that the father died December %.
The prisoner was heretofore indicted In
connection with the alleged crime. The In
dictment reported this afternoon was pre-
pared for the purpose of correcting tech
meal error in the former paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
Representative Babcock to Ret;r.

A dispatch to the New York Sun this
morning from Milwaukee said: Representa-
tive Babcock. who was in town today, said
that he was not and would not be a can
didate for the United States Senate. and
declared at the expiration of his present
term he would retire from politics and go
to farming.
Representative Babcock left Washington
several days ago to spend the summer in
Wisconsin. His friends in this city were
not apprised of his intention to retire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
Two Thefts Reported.

The theft of hat was reported to the
police yesterday by William Broadlent of
Salt Lake city He told the police that his
hat was taken from the waiting room at
the b. and o. depot about 3 O'Clock yes
terday morning.
Mrs Mary Davis reportea to the police
that a slot machine in front of her store
was robbed of eighty-two cents worth of
chewing gum about 8 o'clock last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
REGARDED AS VICTORY.
Labor Leaders View Of the Strike Com.
sion's Report.

BIOL report.
Labor leaders in this city including those
representing the national organization are
disposed to regard the decision Of the coal
strike arbitration commission as a decided
victory for organized labor. Every phase
of the great questions that have been per-
commission for several months past are
being discussed. and it is expected that the
Central Labor Union, at its meeting this
evening, will adopt measures. extending the
thanks of organized labor in this city to
the commission.
Commenting upon the findings, Mr.. Sam
uel Gompers, president of the American
Federation, stated that. as whole, they
were favorable to organized labor. He.
however, pointed out several instances
where he thought the commission might
have been more explicit and decisive. say
ing he was sorry that the matter of check
weighing was left in an ambiguous and un-
sion placed the responsibility of the strike
honestly and truthfully. Mr.. Gompers also
stated that he had hoped that the commits
sion would grant, a 15 per cent increase,
fiat, and sliding scale, instead of 10 per
cent fat. President Gompers indorsed the
recommendation of the commission relative
to the appointment of Cancellation board
to which all grievances arising shall be
submitted and adjusted. He regards sew
eral paragraphs Of the report as worthy of
the special attention of the laboring peo-
pie, and declares that he is of the opinion
that the future relations Of the miners and
their employers will be of a much more
harmonious nature than ever before.
Mr.. John w. Hayes Of the. Knights OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
Held for Action of Grand Jury.

Frank Boswell, colored, pleaded guilty in
the Police Court today to charge of
housebreaking and was held by Judge Scott
under bond of $500 to await action by the
grand jury. Boswell, who was arrested by
Policeman Easeley Saturday afternoon, is
accused Of breaking into a shed in the
county near Georgetown several weeks
ago and stealing two cans Of paint and an
ak belonging to the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23

Labor regards the decision OF the commits
sion as very good and believes that It has
paved the way for the Inauguration of COM
pulsory arbitration, inasmuch as everybody
concerned has decided to abide by the
award. Mr.. Hayes says he believes the
operators viii accept the verdict as rem
dered and will await opportunity to alter
any portion Of 1t which they do not Hike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
Deed Of Trust Filed.

A deed of trust was placed on record
today by which the District of Columbia
Paper Manufacturing Company conveys
to the American Security and Trust Com
pany, trustee. part of lot 20, square 1857.
located at the corner OF Potomac and Grace
streets, to secure the payment Of one hum
dred bonds of the. value Of $500 each. The
bonds are payable April 2. 1923, with inter-
est at the rate of per cent per annum.
The right Is reserved to anticipate the ir-
terest OF the bonds IN Owe yearA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
Norfolk Loses Her Wheel.

The steamer Norfolk lost one of her
wheels while backing out of the Boston
dock at Norfolk this morning. She ran into
an obstruction that so disabled her that 1t
was necessary to send her to. Newport
News for repairs. The steamer Newport
News viii make the Norfolk's trip to Wash
ingtOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
TO REVISE INDIAN NAMES.
Unpronounceable and Vulgar to Be
Eliminated.

A complete revision of names of Indians
in the United States is now being made by
the government. The object Is to elimi-
nate the many almost unpronounceable and
vulgar Indian names and substitute perma-
nent names that will show the family rela-
tionship, retaining any existing names that
are proper and which will enable title to
aMotments, etc, to be Kept clear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
Certificates Of Incarceration.

Certificates of Incorporation were filed to-
day as follows:
That of the Western Label Company, or
ganized to carry on a general printing bust
ness. The incorporators are J. W. Smith,
Joseph w. Lewis and J. E. Dunn.
That of the Commonwealth Securities
Company. its object being to deal in the
stock and bonds of business enterprises
The incorporators are James A. Black
Charles W. Embrey. Virgil NJ. Fookes and
Edwin Stoll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
Voluntary Bankruptcy.

A petition in voluntary bankruptcy was
filed today by Louis Z. Hyatt salesman,
of this city. His summary of debts is
empted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
Reported to BE Missing.

William E. Kelly is reported as being
missing. He Is thirty-six years old. weighs
$50 pounds and has a brown mustache and
blue eyes. His home Is at $40 C street
northwest and the police were told that he
has not been there since Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
Aid Of Police Invoked.

The police were asked last night to look
out for James Fl. Leard, twenty-three years
old, who escaped from the guard house at
the navy yard. Leard has brown hair and
India ink marks on his arms. He escaped
last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
Count Won Quadt's Successor.

Baron Won dem Busche Haddenhausen.
who was appointed first secretary of the
German embassy to succeed Count Won
Ouadt, who recently returned to Germany,
has arrived in this city and assumed his
duties at the embassy. Fjssssa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23

The New Hampshire house of representa-
tives has gone on record in favor of high
license as opposed to the present prohibit
tory system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
Nolle Proseaui entered.

A nolle proseaui was entered today in the
case of Joseph Mayer, alias Franklin Baer,
alias Joseph Huber, charged with grand
larceny.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11
POISONED BY CHEESE
TIMELY ASSISTANCE PREVENTS
DEATH OF THREE MEN.
SALE OF ARTICLE STOPPED
Dairy Product Purchased in MiWau-
kee to Be Subjected to Chemical
Analysis if Necessary-Josep Ell
ger, Aususe EIger and Fred eraser
Narrowly Escape.

Waukesha, Wis, June "a case of
poisoning, which might have resulted
seriously had it not been for timely as
sistance. occurred at Calhoun, about
six miles east of here. The persons
who were in danger are Joseph Elger,
August Elger and Fred eraser, all ell
DERBY men. 1t seems that a gathering
of some kind was being held at the
Elger home and among other eatables
was cheese. The three men all par
took of some and about noon were
taken violently i'll. DR.. Noble of this
city was summoned and pronounced
the case to be one of poisoning. The
men were quite ill for some time, but
have partially recovered and are said
to be out of danger.
Queer circumstances surround the
case. The cheese was purchased at
the store of H. C.Carstens and was cut
from a new consignment of that art1-
Gle. In fact, the storekeeper states
that when the men came to purchase
the cheese they had to wait about fif-
teen minutes, until the '1ocal'' came in
with the consignment on board. He
had never handled the cheese until he
cut it for his customers and conse-
quently the fact that it is claimed to
have haon tainted came aS a SllrDrjS9
to him. He states that he ate some of
the fresh product himself and expert
enced no danger or discomfort. The
sale of the article in question has been
suspended for a time. Mr. Carstens
purchased the cheese in Milwaukee,
and states that he will investigate the
matter and if necessary have a chem
ical analysis made of the tainted dairy
product.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11
Coal Barons Admit Plan to Bleed Public

New York, June 9.-The interstate
commerce commission returned to
New York yesterday to continue the
investigation in the complaint that the
coal carrying roads have been and are
violating the pooling section of the
Sherman antitrust law. The com
mittee declined the hearing until the
United States circuit court had passed
ont he right of the coal road presi-
dents to refuse to answer questions
as to contracts between the coal com
panies and the railroads.
Robert M. ELEPHANT, former presi-
dent of the Delaware & Hudson, one of
the respondent railroads, was the first
witness. He corroborated the state
ments of the other coal men who have
testified that the price of coal to the
public is to be raised 10 cents a ton
a month until a maximum increase OF
so cents ton is reached. He was not
prepared to say that the increased cost
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-11
FRENCH FIRE
ON MOORES

BeniOuenif, Algeria, June 9.-The
french artillery opened a preliminary
fire at $50 this morning on the rebel
ious Figuig tribesmen. The French
suffered no losses in the fight. Gen
O'Connor commands the punitive eXpe-
dition, consisting of 1000 men of the
foreign legation and a strong force of
artillery, armed with guns and firing
melinite shells.
Actual bOmbardment began at 1880
and at $50 the French occupied Juive
hill and other positions. From these
hills the artillery fired melinite shells,
making a big breach in the ramparts
and destroying a multitude of houses
of the inhabitants, whoch had fed at
the first shots. The destruction of the
mosque, which was much venerated
is expected to have a great moral
effect. The Moors replied with arttl-
lery to the bombardment, but without
effect. At II o'clock the French guns
were withdrawn to Djenan EdDar.