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Evening journal., 1903-02-23
DIED.

BUILOCK-At Fishing Creek, Nd, on
February 20, 1903, the Rev. Moses B.
Bullock, i'm his 6Sth year.
Relatives, friends. Wilmington NJ. T..
Conference, members of u. S. Grant Post,
No. 13 G.. A. r.; Brandywine Command
cry knights of Malta, and Hopockchack-
ing Tribe No. II. l. o. r. NJ, are invited
ito attend the funeral from the residence
of his son, Charles Bullock, No. 400 East
Tenth street, this city, on Wednesday
morning, February 25 ait 10 o'clock. Ser
vices at Brandywine NJ. +. Church, Twen-
ty-second and Market streets, at IL
o'clock. Interment at Elan CemeterN,
Delaware county, Pa, at 2 O'Clock
Friends can view the remains at ELAN
NJ. r. Church at 2 o'clock, without fur
ther notice.
WAISER-In this city, on February p,
1903. Alexander Walker, in his 7fth year
Relatives and friends of the family are
invited to attend the funeral services at
his late residence, 1114 Lincoln street, on
Tuesday afternoon, February q. at 2.30
O'Clock. 1ntcrment Green Hill Cemetery.
IN AIEMORIAM.
In loving, but most sorrowful remem-
brance OF my beloved wife, Sadie S. VIII
lard, who went home ITO Jesus February
p. 1902.
One year has passed. but still I miss her.
Friends may think the wound has healed,
But they little know the sorrow
That HES within my heart concealed.
j. +. Willard
Evening journal., 1903-02-23
a How They Stand.

Schedule for This Week.
Tonignt-New York at Trenton
Tuesdhy-Trenton at Burlington
Camden at Wilmington.
MISUNDERSTANDING at Consho-
hocken.
Saturlay-New York at Camden,
Burlington at Wilmington, Consho-
hocken at Trenton.
Evening journal., 1903-02-23
Small Sunday Morning Fire

A small fire entailing a loss Of $50
occurred in the home of Elmer Wright,
Of No. 416 West Second street, early
yesterday morning. The origin Of the
blaze is unknown.
Evening journal., 1903-02-23

cartmell's Cold in Head Cure is sure
cure; easy to use.
Evening journal., 1903-02-23

Hundreds OF lives saved every year
by having DR.. Thomas Eclectic OIL
in the house just when it is needed.
Cures Group. heals burns, cuts. wounds
Of every sort
Evening journal., 1903-02-23
TO HAVE STRONG TEAM
Dover Baseball Enthusiasts Preparing
for Season.
Special to the Evening Journal.

Special to the Evening Journal.
Dover. Feb. PA meeting Of the
fans will be held here this
week. probably on Wednesday, TO de-
termine what plans Shall be made for
a team to represent the State capital on
the diamond this season. William c.
f. Waller, who managed the Dover nine
last year. represented Dover at the
meeting of baseball managers and own
ers in Harrisburg, Pa, last week. He
will probably manage the Dover nine
this year.
Representative William NJ. Connolly,
OF Wilmington, who is stockholder in
Evening star., 1903-07-29

tions OF the company, annual passes have
not been issued to members-elect until the
Congress to which they were elected nau
convened. 1 am glad to inform you tha1
this regulation has been modified. and from
now annual passes will be sent 10 mem
bers residing in the company's territory the
lst day of July following their election.
am accordingly pleased to forward 10
you under this cover a card of travel good
until 1905. Yours very truly.
G. e. HAMILTON.
Division Counsel.
Mr. Bakers reply was sent yesterday,
dated from his home at 544 Carlton ave-
nue., Brooklyn. He said that he considered
the pass must have been sent to him upon
one of two grounds-either with the ex-
pectaton that it's use would influence MN
to act in his official capacity so as to con-
serve the rights of the railroad re
gardless Of the rights of the people, or even
to secure for the company privileges, or
upon the theory that the lack Of SUCH
pass would cause him not to act fairly
toward the corporation. preferring rather
to haraSs and annoy 1t.
Il am not disposed, continued the rep
reSenta atiVe-elect, ito accept this as an eX-
cuse for the company's action. Either view
would constitute a reflection on the integri-
ty of my actions.
Both the stockholders and the public,
who pay for these free rides. are entitled.
said Mr.. Baker. Ito know the circumstances
Of such a distribution systematically prac-
ticed,' and to know that so great a tempta-
ton is being put before the peoples repre-
sentatives.
TT is frequently asserted" he continues,
that railroad and other special privilege
corporations are forced to comply with de-
mands from legislators for these and other
pecuniary favors. and that were 1t not for
such blackmail (as the companies term IT.
the companies would not bribe officials. In
view Of this official action of your COM
pany in rendering through you these passes
without solicitation. and apparently-judg-
ing from your language-on a wholesale
scale, (else why are regulations modi-
fed y those who have heretofore regarded
your company as possibly a victim must
now revise their opinion and regard 1t is
an instigator Of official misconduct
Evening star., 1903-07-29
FOR RECOVERY OF MONEY.
Mrs. Cotter Sues Joseph A. Settle,
Claiming 81 ,S75.

Mrs. Ella F. Cotter of West Washington
today entered a suit in the Supreme Court
of the District. through her attorney. ChaS.
H Merrilat, against Joseph a. Settle to
recover the sum of 81 SIS, with interest, for
two notes given her as alleged in the
declaration for money owing to the plain
tiff by the defendant. The affidavit ac-
companying the declaration states that Mrs.
Cotter, who was then single. at the earnest
solicitation of the defendant gave him
81 500 to invest for her on his assurance
that 1t would be invested In strictly first
class and safe investments and on his rep
reservations that he was interested In and
had personal knowledge of safe places
wherein to invest
1t also alleges that for more than two
years she was unable to get into her pos
session the alleged securities in which the
defendant claimed to- have the money, and
when she did get them she declares they
turned out to be an interest in a Mexican
claim and some wildcat West Virginia Sc
curities of no value.
1t Is alleged that the defendant Settle
had represented that part of the money
had been put in a Mexican bond. whereas
1t was in merely claim. and the plaintiff
claims to have discovered that Settle paid
only $50 for the interest in the claim and
charged the plaintiff $500 for it. 1t is fur
ther stated that when plaintiff threatened
the defendant about the matter he per-
suaded her to return the alleged securities
and take his two personal notes for the
amount due. with interest. some $1,S75.
promising to pay up the notes from time
payments on account therof and refuses to
do SO.
Evening star., 1903-07-29
LABOR LEADERS IN TROUBLE.
John G. Wolf Fined for Assaulting
Milford Spohn.

Milford Spohn and John G. Wolf who are
well known in labor circles, had trouble
last Thursday night after they had attend
ed labor meeting, and their trouble was
aired in the Police Court yesterday. Wolf
was complained against for alleged assault
and Spohn appeared as the prosecuting wit
ness. 1t was alleged that Wolf attempted
to continue on the outside of the room In
which the meeting occurred, a discussion
which was started in the meeting. Spohn,
1t was alleged, informed him that state
ment he made was not the truth, where
upon Wolf declared he would throw him
down the steps II he accused him Of having
stated what was not true. At this juncture
Wolf, 1t was charged assaulted Spohn and
used language toward him that was any
thing but complimentary. James M Car
roll, w. II. Mayham and E. 8. Murtaugh
were present at the time and they separated
the men before any serious damage had
been done. Thinking he had been unjustly
treated Mr.. SpOhn procured a warrant for
Wolf for assault. The three witnesses ap
peared in court and substantiated what Mr.
Spohn alleged. Wolf made a statement IN
his own behalf. but it did not clear him.
Judge Mills held him guilty of the charge
and fine of $40 imposed was paid.
Evening star., 1903-07-29
THE COMBINED MANEUvERS.
An Elaborate Program Prepared at the
NAVY Department.

An elaborate program for the maneuvers
of the combined North Atlantic fleet off
the coast of New England and Long Island
been prepared at the Navy Department.
The general features for the movement of
the ships will be worked out by the de-
partment, leaving to Admiral Barker, the
commanding officer, the numerous details
incident to the maneuvers. From the 3D.
to the 10th of August the search problem
will be developed between Eastport and
Cape Ann. This will include an effort on
the part of a presumably hostile squadron
to enter anchorage ground in the face
of the defending fleet.
Following this there will ba cessation
of two days, during which the ships VIII
coal after which the combined fleet viii
proceed to Long Island sound and anchor
day. August II. They will remain there
during Sunday and Monday they Will
be reviewed and inspected by President
Roosevelt. From about the 22d to the Z9th
of August there will be Joint demonstra-
tions by the combined fleet against the bat
teries at Portland, Me. These will CON
tinue day and night, and all the arts or
mimic warfare will be resorted to by the
men-of-war to gain safe entrance into he
harbor Jrmpires will decide on the merits
of the contest.
When the summer maneuvers are con-
cluded the ships will go south and begin a
season of target practice at Gay ttead IN
the vicinity of Martha's Vineyard. This
will consume the first week in September,
and at its conclusion the ships Will lis
perse to the various navy yards for repairs.
preparatory to their winter cruise In the
West Indies More than thirty vessels are
expected to participate in the maneuvers.
Evening star., 1903-07-29
DELANO DISMISSED.
Letter Of Acting Secretary Darling An
nouncing the Action Taken.

Acting Secretary Darling of the navy
has written the following self-explanatory
letter to Assistant Paymaster Philip W.
Delano, United States navy. in this city:
The general court martial before which
you were recently tried at the navy yard,
Washington. D. c.. upon seven charges.
found all the specifications of charges one,
two, three and five proved and you of
said charges guilty the specifications OF
charge four proved. except in each the
words this to the scandal and disgrace of
the naval service and you OF said charge
not guilty. and the specification OF charge
six not proved, and you of said charge
not guilty and the specification of charge
seven proved except the words and apply
to his own and benefit. and you of said
charge guilty and sentenced you to be
dismissed from the United States navy
scribed to recommended don TO clemency.
The proceedings, findings and sentence
of the court, having been approved by the
Secretary of the Navy except the find
ings upon the third specification of charge
four and upon said charge, which findings
were dsapproved). We're, in conformity
with article 53 of the Articles FOR the Gov
ernment of the Navy (section 1924 Of the
Revised StatuteS), submitted to the PreSf-
dent of the United States, who has con-
frmed the sentence.
THE sentence in your case takes effect
from this date. and you, accordingly, cease
to be officer of the United States navy"
Evening star., 1903-07-29
AGAIN QUIET AT PANAMA.
Consul General Gudger Expects No
More Trouble.

The temporary ebullition the isthmus
has subsided according to a cablegram
from United States Consul General Gudger.
dated at Panama yesterday. He says that
everything Is perfectly quiet and he ex-
pected no more trouble. Mr.. Gudger would
like to come home on leave of absence. but
Acting Secretary Loomis has been obliged
to deny his request to that effect until con-
ditions on the isthmus are more settled.
DR.. Herran. Colombian charge d'affaires
here. has received a cablegram from Senor
Nuts governor of Panama, on a matter
of business in which incidental reference
Is made to the arrest of department officials
by General Cobos at Panama and in which
General Cobos is referred to as an "ex-com-
mandant." The fact that Nuts sent a
cable governor, on governmental bust
ness. indicates to Dr. Herran that General
Nuts is in control of affairs in the depart
ment of Panama. and that General CobOs
has been deprived of his command.
United States Consul Gudger at Panama
has made the following report by cable.
under yesterdays date, of the termination
of the disturbance on the isthmus caused
by the erratic action of General Cobos
General Castro arrived this afternoon
and took command Of troops fully sustain
ing the government. Commander-in-chief
is to leave the department"
The last statement Is supposed to refer
to General Cobos
Evening star., 1903-07-29
AFFAIRS IN eaEoRaErowN.
Minor Happenings on the Other Side
Of Rock Greek.

OF dOCA creek.
About o'clock yesterday afternoon Mr.
Charles Donaldson who resides on the
Grant road, met with a painful accident
while driving along that thoro0ghfare by
being thrown from the wagon in which he
was riding. In some way the horse became
frightened and suddenly bolted throwing
the driver from the vehicle. Mr.. Donald
son was able to proceed 10 his home, where
he received medical treatment
Work is being pushed by the Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone Company in lay
ing conduits in different parts of George
town to take in most of the overhead wires
of that corporation. Cenduits have been
laid 31st street from the exchange as
far north u street, and excavating work
is in progress on 32d street from the alley
running between 31st and 32d streets up
to Prospect avenue. and thence west along
the latter thoroughfare to 32d, when the
work will be pushed north some distance.
One of the best played games of base
ball which has taken place on the George
town University campus thus far this year
was pulled off yesterday afternoon when
the Mount Tabor and Tenleytown teams
met. the game resulting in victory for
Tabor the battery was Ray and Hess and
for Tenleytown ": Donaldson and B. Don
aldson.
The winning team represents the Mount
Heights of Georgetown are evincing local
pride in the team and have contributed lib
orally to the purchase Of the necessary
equipment. Rev. Mr.. Straughn pastor of
Mount Tabor Church. organized the club,
which has been meeting with success from
the start.
Georgetown Branches Star Office.
The Evening Star has branch offices at
O'Donnells drug stores. 1900 32d street and
corner 32d and o streets. where advertise
ments are reci at regular rates. Want
ed : rass' mslp and y p Situations cost l cent
Evening star., 1903-07-29
Suit Against Insurance COMPANY.

Suit at law was instituted in the Supreme
Court Of the District of Columbia today by
Josephine Cooper through her attorneys
Charles c. Cole, r. Golden Donaldson and
James E. West. against the Colonial Life
Association Of Massac chusetts. to recover
the sum of $1,000. which Mrs. Cooper alleges
is due her from said company on account of
the certain life insurance policy which her
husband. George H Cooper, had in the COM
pany, and in which Mrs. Cooper was named
as beneficiary. The declaration states that
Mrs. Cooper's husband at the time Of his
DEATH was in good standing in the COM
pany and had paid all the premiums upon
his policy. and that within ninety days after
rules Of the company. abe furnished satis-
factory evidence of her husbands death.
but the company declined to pay the policy
or any part of It,
Evening star., 1903-07-29
THE DEED OF THE PEN.
Recognition Of Worlds Fair Courtesies
by Correspondents.

There was recently forwarded to Presf
dent David r. Francis Of the universal ex-
position. through eastern headquarters in
this city. scroll entitled The Deed of
the Pen" signed by the standing commit
tee on correspondents. expressing to the
management of the worlds fair their keen
appreciation of the courtesies. generous
hospitality and untiring attention shown
by the exposition authorities to the Wash
ington correspondents upon the occasion
of their visit to ST Louis. incident to the
dedication of the exposition buildings and
grounds April 30 last.
The scroll. which is in the form of a deed
of conveyance. was executed by Mr.. e. b.
Hay 1t Is decorated with black and white
ribbons and on one side Is an immense
quill plucked from the largest eagle in the
National Zoo
The following letter has just been re-
ceived from President Francis acknowledge
Ing receipt of the work:
WORLDS FAIR.
ST. LOUIS. Mo. July 81.
Dear Mr. DeGraw:
l have received the very handsome ex-
preston of the sentiment of the Washing
ton newspaper correspondents toward the
MANAGEMENT of the worlds fair, and wish
to express most heartily my grateful ap-
probation. The Deed of the Pen shall
have a conspicuous place in the admins
tration offices of the exposition.
Very truly, yours.
(Signed) D. r. FRANCIS,
Mr.. P. V. DeGraw. President.
Washington. D. c.
The text of the scroll. which is heavy
card board and incased in heavy black
oak frame. reads as follows:
This indenture made this fifth day OF
Nav D. 1893, by and between the WASH
ington correspondents. and members of the
Gridron Club. parties Of the first part. and
David r. Francis. president of the Louis
lana Purchase Exposition Company of st.
Louis Mo-. and his corps of eminent as
sistants parties Of the second part,
'.Witnesseth That in consideration OF
the uniform courtesies. generous hospitality
and untiring attention bestowed upon the
parties of the first part by the parties OF
the second part. at and during the dedl-
cation ceremonies of the exposition grounds
and buildings on April 80 and May l and 2,
1903, the parties of the first part give, con-
vey. transfer. assign. set over and deliver
unto the said
.David r. Francis and his able assist
ants forever. an undivided expression Of
gratitude together with best wishes for
full elimination of the hopes and energies
of the parties of the second part tending
to give to our country and the world its
grandest exposition in 1904.
"In testimony whereof. we have set our
hands and seals on the date herein before
written"
FRANK A. RICHARDSON,
D. !. MURPHY.
r. M. LARNER.
JAMES r. YOUNG.
RUDOLPH KAUFFMANN.
E. B. HAY.
Press. Magazines and Gridiron Clubs.
JOHN M. CARSON.
JNO P. MILLER.
w. w. JERMANE.
Standing committee of correspondents.
Attest: P. v. DeGRAW.
Evening star., 1903-07-29
RELEASED ON BAIL.
David Miller Secures Bond Under
Habeas Corpus Proceedings.

David Miller, for whom requisition has
been received from the governor of Vir-
ginia. has been released from custody on
1000 bond. pending the decision of the Court
Of Appeals the decision of the lower
court to quash a writ of Iiabeas corpus that
had been issued for Millers release. The
proceedings were had late yesterday after
noon on the question of whether or not the
writ should issue, and on argument by At
torney Rosenberg for the petition the writ
had issue
Assistant United States Attorney Peyton
Gordon thereupon made motion to quash
the writ, and after argument this motion
sustained by the court Attorney
Rosenberg gave notice of appeal, and filed
the necessary bond.
The proceedings were of more than usual
interest, because Sheriff Hamilton of Fau-
quier county, Va, was on his way to Wash
fngton to receive the prisoner. and had not
the railroad wreck near Alexandria della yed
him he would have been here and have
been able to remove the prisoner before the
proceedings had effect.
Evening star., 1903-07-29
Fireman O'Brien's Leave.

Thomas OBrien, a fireman connected
with Truck A Company, surprised the men,
bers of his company yesterday when he Wis
tied the home of the company and made the
announcement that he was benedict He
had become the husband of Miss Lucia NJ.
Gottsman. daughter of Conrad Gottsman of
"52 4th street northeast. There was par
entail objection to the match, but the couple
overcame this objection by going to Forest
Glen. Md. and being married by the Rev.
Father Rosensteel pastor of st. John s
Church. When Chief Belt was advised of
the marriage he promptly granted the
groom "A leave of absence OF five days, and
the couple left for a trip to West Virginia,
where they will spend their honeymoon.
Evening star., 1903-07-29
Wants Refund Of Water Rents.

Joseph r. Fague. attorney for H. w.
Hinkle. recently requested that the Com
missioners make a refund of water rents
enormously paid for AT New York ave-
nue. northwest. The water registrar has re-
ported upon the case that firm of plumb
ers took out a permit for introducing water
into these premises. representing the
building to be four stories in height. Bills
were rendered accordingly. An inspection
during the fiscal year 1902-1903 revealed
the fact that the building was but three
stories in height refund was allowed
for that year. For the previous years.
however, the registrar recommends that no
refund be made, as he declares the over
charge was due to laches on the part of
the owner.
Evening star., 1903-07-29
Certificates of Incorporation.

Certificates OF Incorporation were filed
today by,
The Boston Shoe Store Company, CAPT.
tai, $4,000: incorporators. Charles F. Glenn
C. II. Neely and A. J. Scott.
The Phillips Coal and Coke Company
capital s5O0,OOO: incorporators, James R.
Porter, James A. Black. Charles w. EN-
brey, Virgil NJ. Forkes, J. J. Phillips
The Gannaway Drug Company capital
So, 900; incorporators. G. q. Gannaway, c.
H. Nicely and A. j. Scott.
The A. H. Bittner Drug Company, capital
stock, 5000; incorporators. A. H. Bittner
@. H. Neely and A. J. Scott.
Evening star., 1903-07-29
Colored Detectives Sentence.

Sprfgg M. Hebron, the colored private de-
tective who arrested two days ago by
Detectives F'lather and McNamee, as print
ed In The Star at the time, was arraigned
in the Police Court this morning. There
were three charges of larceny preferred
against him. 1t was alleged that he car
ried off articles of baggage belonging to
guests at the Hotel Lawrence. He admit
ted his guilt and was told that the payment
of $75 will keep him out of Jail. where he
will have to spend nine months in default
of payment Of the amount stated.
Evening star., 1903-07-29
Forfeited Collateral.

Bicycle Policeman Adams OF the first pre-
ctnct arrested William Roy, colored, yes
terday afternoon and charged him with
theft. He was employed at the harness
store Of Orndorfr & Truxton. from where.
it was charged. he took harness and sold it
to country people at the Center Market.
He was released on SIG collateral Because
bf his failure to appear In court this morn
Ing his collateral was forfeited.
Evening star., 1903-07-29
Held for the Grand Jury.

Hugh B. Todd. who was arrested several
days ago by Detectives Helan and Harti-
gan a charge of false pretenses, was
called for trial in the Police Court today.
1t WAS alleged that he obtained the in
dorsement of Henry l.. Ball to a paper
under false pretenses. Thirty-five dollars
was the amount of money involved in the
transaction A plea OF not guilty was en-
tered and the defendant waived an exam
ination. The case was sent to the grand
jury. Bond in the sum of $500 was required
for his appearance.
Evening star., 1903-07-29
SENT BACK A RAILROAD PASS.


&. 81. Baker Of Brooklyn Denounces
Offer Of Baltimore and Ohio.
The New York Times Of today says: Rep
resentative-elect Robert H. Baker OF the
sixth congregational district, Brooklyn. in re-
plying to a letter conveying to HIM pass
on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. has
written to the company's division counsel
q. b. Hamilton. denouncing suoh offers OF
free transportation to public officials. The
pass has been returned
The letter Of the company's representa-
tive is as follows:
Century Building.
Washington. D. O.. July q. 1903
Mr.. Robert II. Baker. Brooklyn. N. It
Dear Sir, Heretofore. under the regula-