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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
vERNoN-sAuNDERs.
Pretty Wedding at Annapolis Today at
80. Noon

80 Noon.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. May 27.-Miss Sidney.
Patterson Saunders, daughter Of Adjutant
General John 8. Saunders of Maryland.
and Ensign Walter Newhall Vernon
United States navy. now attached to the
battle ship Texas, were married here to-
day. Ensign Vernon Is a son of Major
Charles Alexander Vernon, United States
army, retired. -
The wedding took place at noon at st.
Anne's P. E. Church, which was beauti-
fully decorated with trailing vines and
white peonies. 1t was distinctly white
and green wedding. these colors being car
ried out in the decorations at the church
and at the house of the brides sister, Mrs.
Billiard, wife of Lieutenant w. H. G. Bull
lard, United States navy. 81 Upshur row.
Naval Academy where a wedding break
fast was served after the ceremony.
The Rev. Joseph P. McComas, rector of
st. Anne's. was the officiating clergyman.
Prof. F. Willing of the Naval Academy
was organist. and as the bride entered
ders. by whom she was given away. he
played Hail to the Bride" During the
ceremony Evening Star" was played, and
Lohengrin's March as occasional
There were no bridesmaids, the matron
of honor, the brides sister, Mrs. Billiard.
being the only attendant. The best man
was Lieutenant Commander John G. Quin-
by, United States navy executive officer of
the Texas. Two little girls from the Naval
Academy-little Rhoda Fullam, daughter
Of Lieutenant Commander w. F. Fuliam.
United States navy. and Dorothy Pickerell.
daughter of Surgeon Pickerell. United
States navy-were ribbon bearers. They
wore dainty white frocks and white rib
bons.s
The ushers were Lieutenant Charles Car
roll Carpenter. United States marine
corps: Lieutenant w. H. G. Billiard,
United States navy. brother-in-law of the
bride: Ensign John w. Greenslade. United
States navy. and Ensign Charles E. Nor
gan. United States navy, both of the
Texas: Mr.. Charles ]. Carroll of Balu-
more and Mr.. w. T. Saunders of Atlanta.
Ca, brother Of the bride.
The brides gown was Of white crepe.
trimmed with duchess lace. She wore
tulle veil and orange blossoms. and car
ried a shower bouquet of lilies of the val
ley. The matron of honor wore gray crepe
and large hat of white and carried pink
sweet peas. A wedding breakfast followed
at the residence of Lieutenant and Mrs.
Billiard. After short stay in Washington
and at other points the couple will return
here. p 49, f'--
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For Benefit Of Choir Outing.

The annual outing concert by St Johns
choir was given in the parish hall adjoin.
ing the church. corner of 10th and H
streets northwest last night, and was re-
garded as an enjoyable affair. The choir
was on the program for three numbers.
which they gave with spirit, showing the
result of careful preparation. Those who
assisted in the program. were Miss Mabel
Rawlings. Miss Ivy Martin, Mr. and Mrs.
Walter T. Holt. Messrs.. Arthur D. Mayo
and Anton Kaspar.
The church quartet, consisting of John A.
Finnegan, Charles H. Henney, R. H. At
kinson and Arthur w. Porter; sang two
numbers. which were well received The
concert was given under the direction of
Mr.. H. HI. Freeman, organist and choir
master.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Big Crowd Sees Race.
GUARDS OPEN FIRE.
Serious Conflict With Miners in West
Virginia.

THURMOND. w. Va. May 27.-The first
serious outbreak since the late strike order
was issued occurred at the Big Q mines
on Laurel creek. not far from here.
For several days the strikers at that
point have been making an effort to induce
the non-union men to join their ranks.
Last evening the strikers began marching
in body toward the mines. The guards on
duty. half dozen in number. at sight of
the marching body opened fire.
The strikers quickly returned the fire. but
as they were yet at long range. the shoot
ing was not effective. and only per-
son. Marshall Brown. guard. was killed
In the battle.
Several received minor injuries Brown
was shot through the stomach. the bullet
being from Winchester. and he lived
but short time.
More than one hundred shots were fired
before the strikers reiterated. More trouble
Is anticpated today. -a--
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Wife Changes Her Mind.

william +. PoultOn. who resides near the
corner OF Sth and streets southwest
pleaded guilty in the Police Court today
to charge of assault preferred by his
wife. Mrs. Poulton had changed her mind
since making the charge against her hus-
band, however, and asked that the matter
be dropped. Judge Scott released Poulton
on his personal bonds
1t Is said that when he returned home
yesterday afternoon Poulton had some diff
fculty with his wife. who went out for
Policeman. and during her absence a re-
yoIver which he had in his possession was
discharged. Policeman Mcnamara. who
went to the house, preferred an additional
charge against him of discharging fire.
arm. Poulton forfeited s. on the latter
charge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Movements Of Naval Vessels.

The battle ship Indiana and the cruiser
Hartford left New York yesterday for An
napolis where they will join the training
squadron under command Of Rear Admiral
Sands.
The cruiser San Francisco has left Ber-
muda for Lisbon.
The monitor Florida, built by the Nixon
Company. was delivered to the government
at the New York navy yard yesterday.
The naval tug Fortune, for many years
stationed in this vicinity, arrived at San
Francisco yesterday after a creditable voy-
age from New York.
The Buffalo left Gibraltar today for New
York.
The Olympia. Vixen and Marcellus have
left Santiago for Cairnanera. Guantanamo
bay, on the southern coast of Cuba
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Warships at Annapolis.

Special Dispatch To The Evening Star.
ANNAPOLIS. Nd. May 2.-The follow
Ing warships will be anchored of the Naval
Academy for the week of commencement
festivities. which begins next Monday:
Battle ships Texas and Indiana. French
cruiser Tage. sloop-ofwar Hartford. Ad-
miral Farraguts famous flagship: Chesa-
peake. monitors Terror and Nevada gun
boats Sandoval and Alvardo and the Pres
idents yacht Dolphin. also several torpedo
boats. Many visitors from Washington and
elsewhere are expected to witness the ex-
ercses at the Naval Academy this year.
which will be made more prominent by the
presence OF the President. Secretary OF the
Navy and other distinguished officials of
army and navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Law Applies to All Automobiles.

T. G. Alvord., chief clerk of the Library
of Congress. has written to the District
Commissioners. asking. II the automobile
delivery wagon used by the library will be
subject to the new automobile regulations.
"our automobile" he says. lis used for
carrying the mail and for other govern
ment purposes. It has the name of The
Library of Congress in plain letters on
both sides, is fitted with side lights and Is
operated by government employees who have
been well instructed in the running of such
vehicles"
Commissioner West has recommended
that Mr.. A1vord be informed that the regu-
lations will apply to all automobiles oper-
ated in. the District He further recon-
mends that a copy Of the regulations be
forwarded to the chief clerk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
MR.. KEEP SWORN IN.
New Assistant Secretary Takes the
Oath of Office

Charles Hallam Keep. the new assistant
secretary of the treasury, appointed to sue
coed Milton f. Allies. took the oath Of Office
this morning in the presence of Secretary
Shaw. Assistant Secretary Armstrong. Phi
vate Secretary Edwards. Major Lyman.
the appointment clerk. and others. Mr..
Keep entered at once upon his duties. He
was assigned to the room formerly occupied
by Mr. Allies and was also assigned to the
same duties that were discharged by Mr..
Allies. Secretary Shaw has received con-
gratulations on the selection of Mr. Keep,
whose financial and legal standing is such
that his friends have been surprised that
he gave up business and social connections
In Buffalo to come here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
WRIT OF HADEAs CORPUS.
Petition Therefor Filed In Behalf Of
ses Daniel Harris.

A petition. foe writ of habeas corpus In
behalf of Daniel Harris was presented to
the District Supreme Court this afternoon
by Attorney r. A. Hughes, 1t Is explained
that the I'D instant Harris was sentenced
to the worikhouse for thirty days for va
srancy. He demanded to be tried by a
jury. 1t is claimed, which demand was
overruled by the Police Court judge.
It is contendsd that the judge had no
right nor authority in law to deny to Har-
ris the right to be tried by jury. and
in refusing jury trial he was deprived of
a constitutional right and right under the
code Of law for the District of Columbia
The petitioner takes the position that be-
ing forced to be tried by the judge over
his demand for jury trial. In violation of
his right. he was illegally convicted. and is
illegally deprived of his liberty.
Justice Barnard directed that the writ
issue, returnable Friday morning. May -.
at 10 O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Building Permits.

Building permits were issued today as
follows:
f. A. Macomber G. Company. repairs to
GA F street northwest; cost. $1,000.
Washington Gas Light Company. repairs
18th. and N streets southeast; cost. $3.50.
]. L. Lehman estate. one-story brick adj
ditionrand repairs. rear of 1212 18th street
northwest; cost, $500.
= Central Union Mission, repairs to go
Louisiana avenue northwest; cost, $2S5.
Avarilla Lambert. repairs to 1905 Cor
coran street northwest: cost. 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Suffered From Opium Poisoning.

Oscar Jackson. forty years old, was re-,
moved to the Casualty Hospital about Z
o'clock this morning to be treated for
opium poisoning. He was in a serious con-
ditions when found at his home. 1862 Emer-
son street northeast. but his condition I'm
proved shortly after he reached the hos
pital. He declined to discuss the taking of
the laudanum. This afternoon he was able
to return home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
:. - =
Memorial Services.

Encampment No. g.. Union Veteran Le-
gion. has arranged to hold memorial serv-
ices in its hall. 719 9Th street northwest, at
O'Clock tomorrow evening. All members
Of the order. the ladies of the Legion OF
Loyal Women and members of the families
of those members of the encampment who
have died during the year have been tn
vited to be present. An address will be
delivered by Past National Commander ].
Edwin Brown
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. Nd, May 27.-FLOUR-Quiet, I'M
changed; receipts. 10, 312 barrels.
WHEAT-Very dull spot. 2kas2h; May a2ha
Ely; June. 81 asked; July. 76ha78h; steamer
ern By sample, 7sas21a: southern grade, 78as2H.
CORN-Dull; spot. 55A asked; June. 51Aa51h;
southern white corn 4sa55; southern yellow corn,
4Sa55.
OATS Firm-No white. 4iha42; No. mixed.
3S1a; receipts, 4, 121 bushels.
RYE-Dun; No. 2. SO: No. western, 81; re-
ceipts 8, 100 bushels.
HAY-Sts ady, unchanged.
GRAIN FREIGHTS- quiet unchanged.
BUTTER-Unchanged.
EGGS-Unchanged.
CHEESE-Downward tendency; large l2kal2Ss
medium 12l5aI2%; small, 12Xal3.
SUGAR-Unchanged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Aged Virginian Dead.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
RICHMOND. Va, May 27.-Josiah Ry-
land. eighty-five years old. died here this
morning. He was a native vfrginian and
was educated In the leading institutions of
the state He served gallantly in the old
lst Regiment during the civil war. The
funeral will take place tomorrow and the
burial wilLbe In Hollywood cemetery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
FRIGHTFUL COLLISION.
Engineer Dead, Four Missing, Two
Fatally Hurt.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. May T.-Two
freights on the Southern railway. one of
them dOuble-header, collided near Bryan,
Ala, today.
The dead: Engineer Action. Missing:
Engineer Chester; three firemen, names I'm.
known. Fatally hurt: Engineer Johnson.
Brakeman J. D. HILL
Both trains were destroyed by fire. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
WILL GO TO CAPE ANN, MASS.
Siamese Legation to Be Established
There for Summer.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
NORFOLK, Va. May 27.-The Siamese
minister. Phya A. Karaj. who has been
visiting at the Princess Anne Hotel, Vir-
ginia Beach. for several weeks. will depart
Tuesday for Cape Ann. Mass. where the
remainder of the summer will be spent.
The entire legation will be removed from
Washington to Cape Anne during the heat
ed term, and all official business between
this and the government of Siam will be
transacted at that place
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Merger of Big Cotton Mills

RICHMOND. Va. May 27-The proba-
bility is that all the big cotton mills in
Petersburg and vicinity will be merged and
operated under the name Of the Virginia
Milling Company. Negotiations are now
progressing. working under the charter of
the Old Emporia Land and Improvement
Investment Company. Incorporated by the
legislature, and the capital increased from
$4,000 to 100000 The Virginia Milling;
Company has already acquired the Ettrick
.Matoacoa mills s..ass. $3.50 *, ~ -.--.s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Verdict for So. 600.

In connection with the proceedings at law
instituted by Frederick Grimm against
Ernest A. Sellhausen. administrator of
Randolph Hessel. to recover on account of
services alleged to have been rendered the
deceased. jury in Circuit Court No 1 has
rendered verdict in favor Of the plaintiff
for 5000. with interest at the rate of
per cent from August 16, 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
TRIBUTE no GEN. GRANT.
Services Fridsy ct the Statue Erected to
HIS Memory.

memortal service will be held Friday
morning. May -, In honor of Gen. Grant,
at the statue erected to his memory in the
rotunfaa Of the Capitol. 1t will be in charge
OF Mrs. Fannie H. Page, president of U. s.
Grant Circle, No. 1. Ladies' of the G. A. r.
Inc members Of the circle will be present.
The service will commence at 10 o'clock.
After prayer by Department Chaplain
stevens. addresses will be made by Past
department Commanders Bingham and
stone. Senior Vice Commander depart
ment of Potomac) A. Hart, Junior Vice
Commander III. Buckingham: Taylor Pow
ell, ehfef OF stan: Commander Holbrook OF
Kit Carson Post, Past Commander E. s.
Johnstone and Col. Knifiin. Col B. F..
Hankes. who was a cadet at West Point
with Gen. Grant. will be master Of cere-
monies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Released on 5000 Bail.

PowEaten W. Robertson, charged with
embezziement from a company that con-
trolls the Cairo, the Albemarle and certain
other local apartment houses, was released
on bail late this afternoon. the Union
Surety and Guaranty Company of Philadel
phia. Pa, qualifying surety in the sum
of $1,000. 4rsr-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Acquitted Only to Be Tried Again.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
HAGBRSTOWN. Md, May 27.-After be-
ing locked up all night the jury in the case
Of 81. Melvin Spessard. a young advertising
specialist indicted for forgery, this forenoon
returned a verdict OF not guilty. Another
jury was at once impaneled and he was put
on trial on a second charge of forgery,
Spessard admits that he signed the name
Of his sister to- several checks and had the
same cashed. but claims his sister had full
knowledge at the time that he signed the
checks. His sister is the prosecuting wit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Methodists in Session.
al Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CHARLOTTESVILLE. Va, May 27-The
missionary conference of the Charlottes-
Vile district of the M. Z. church con-
vened in the Methodist Church this city at
10 O'Clock. The Rev. w. H. Edwards con-
Quoted the devotional services and the ad-
dress of welcome was delivered by Mrs
Mary Smith. wife of Prof. Francis H Smith
of the University OF Virginia. Miss Ella
r. Coffee. missionary from China, made
an interesting address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Affairs in Georgetown.

Commissioner Henry L. West will deliver
a complimentary lecture this evening be-
fore the membership of the West Street
Presbyterian Church. Conventions. Can
didates and Campaigns will be his theme.
Mrs. Mary Greer. fifty-two years of age.
was taken suddenly Ill at the corner Of
sd and M streets about $50 o'clock last
evening. She was removed to her home.
$50 M street. in the patrol wagon of the
seventh precinct station
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Brcmerton Saloons win Be closed. :

SEATTLE. Wash. May 27.-The people of
Bremerton have taken steps to comply fully
with all requirements of the government re-
garding the closing of saloons. Mayor
Croxton has notified the commandment Of the.
Bremerten navy yard that the council has
passed resolutions which will not only res
suit in. the removal Of every saloon within
the near future. but which places the conr-
auca Of any more saloon licenses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Gen. Weston Much Better.

Acting Commissary General Alexander re-
ceived a telephone message from Baltimore
this morning saying that Gen. weston last
night passed the best night he has had.
since he has been In the Johns Hopkins
Hospital His coughing. paroxysnis were
less severe. and the nurse In. attendance
considered him much better this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
LITERALLY CHEWED UP.
William Herbert, Fisherman, Meets
Horrible Death.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
PORTSMOUTH. Va, May T.-William
Herbert met horrible death this morning
while In a small skiff fishing. The fast
river steamer Hampton of the Old Domin
ion Line. passing ut high speed, caught the
skin under her paddles and literally chew
ed up the boat and occupant.
Herbert was alive when rescued, but died
in an hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Cricket Team Sails

NEW YORK, May N.-The PHILADELPHIA
cricket team sailed today for Liverpool on
the steamship Majestic. The team will play
a series Of matches with county and uni
versity teams. but will not meet either the
Oxford or Cambridge University teams
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Steamer Bulgaria Safe.

NEW YORK, May N.-The agents here
of the Hamburg American line received a
dispatch from Halifax today saying the
steamer Bulgaria with 1900 Immigrants
arrived there today. All were well on
board. The Bulgaria, which left Hamburg
on May ID for Baltimore was the vessel
spoken on May 20 by the steamer Minne-
tonka and which signaled she was not I'M
der command. but did not require assist
ance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Vessel Arrivals.

NEW YORK. May 27.-Arrived: Liguria
from Genoa: Hohenzollern from Genoa.
NEW YORK. May 27.-The steamer Oce-
aEic from Liverpool was reported OF Nam
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Defendant Convicted.

verdict of guilty was rendered this aft
ernoon In Criminal Court No. in the case
Of Reuben foyer tried under an Indictment
for robbery and housebreakng at the es-
Establishment of Alexander Weintrob.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Gone to Sandy Hook.

Lieut. Gen. Miles. Gen. Gillespie, chief of
engineers. and other members of the board
of ordnance and Notifications have gone to
the proving grounds at Sandy Hook, NJ J.,
to witness important tests of ordnance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Company to Capitalize at $500, ooo, 900

A certificate of Incorporation of the Irri-
cation. Mining. Provision and Transporta-
ton Company. organized to irrigate land
and the like, has been placed on record here
by ]. A. Black, c. w. Embrey and V. NJ.
Fookes. The amount of its capital stock,
it is stated, shall be $2OO.OO0OOO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Damage Suit on Trial.

Hearing was, begun this afternoon before
Justice Barnard and jury in Circuit
Court No. of the suit at law filed by AL
fred Jackson colored. against Alexander
Walker, also colored, to recover damages
in the sum of 5000 for alleged false ar
rest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Six Men Drowned.

VICTORIA. b, G.. May 2fGThe sealing
schooner City ST San Diego. which has Just
returned from cruise. reports having lost
two boats containing stu men OF the Cop
Der Islands, April n.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Lineman Electrocuted.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK, Va, May 27-Andrew Mid
dleton. thirty-seven years old. telephone
Hneman was electrocuted In Berkeley to-
day by wire he was handling coming in
contact with street railway wire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Mr.. Tucker Accepts Deanship

MI. 4UC0CI x3CCCVCS OSdUSulp.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND. Va. May 27.-Harry st.
George Tucker said today that he would
accept the deanship of the law and diplo-
macy departments Of Columbian College.
Washington. but that he would retain his
home at Lexington and participate in state
politics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA.
Harold Forsberg's Death Due to Cold
Contracted Two Weeks Ago.

Harold p. Forsberg. aged sixteen years,
son Of Capt. Fl. G. Forsberg. died at the
family residence, Cos F street southwest.
yesterday. The promising career of this
popular young man was brought to an I'M
timely end by pneumonia. contracted two
weeks ago He fell into the river during
the progress of a recent fire while attempt
ing to save wharf property from destruc-
ton. His death will be sincerely mourned
by large circle of friends. Funeral ar
engagements had not been entirely COM
pleted at a late hour this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
NO HOPE IN POLITICS.
Ex-Representative White Advises
Colorad Rana fo. SfioIr "a p,,.i,...

Colored Race to Stick to Business.
:. Geo. H. White, ex-member of the House
of Representatives from North Carolina, in
an address on THE Trend of the Times
be fore the Bethel Literary and Historical
Association at Metropolitan A. E. Church
last evening declared that there is no hope
for the negro in party politics, and that
the sooner the race realizes the fact the
letter Off 1t will be. He also declared that
the negro has nothing to hope for from the
republican party. He advised them to turn
their attention to business pursuits