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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
CONVENTION ON A STEAMER.
Novel Plan Adopted by Washingto,
Bankers Association.

The details of the proposed joint conven-
ton of the Washington Bankers Associa-
ton and the Maryland Bankers Associa-
ton, which will be held on a steamer sail
ing down the Potomac September "a to &c.
inclusive, were discussed at meeting of
the local association last Friday after
noon. Considerable interest has been
manifested in this novel session, and 1t is
believed the convention will be one of the
most profitable and entertaining ever held
in the history of the two associations.
All arrangements for the session are
complete with the exception of selecting
the speakers and the designation of state
rooms the boat. 1t was stated that
Secretary Shaw has accepted the invitation
to attend the convention upon the condi-
ton that the affairs of the Treasury De-
partment will permit of his absence dur
ing the time. He has asked that the mat
ter be called to his attention a week in
advance, that he may arrange, if posi-
BILE, to leave.
At the meeting Friday afternoon Mr.. c.
J. Bell addressed the bankers urging them
to continue the interest already shown, and
pointing out the advantages of a joint con-
vention with a nearby association. Albion
K. Paris, acting secretary of the general
committee, announced that the reception
of the Maryland delegation has been pro-
vided for, and that every effort will be
made to make things pleasant for the
visitors. 1t was also stated that every
local bank will be represented at the con-
yeution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Good Templars Entertain.

The regular meeting of Perseverance
Lodge. No. ., in Scottish Rite Hall, 90
Pennsylvania avenue last Saturday evening
was largely attended. Among the visitors
were the Misses Emma and Edith Allen of
Silver Star Lodge, and Messrs. Russell. Jes-
sup and Ridgely of Minnehaha Lodge
Chief Templar A. H. Frear presided Miss
Adeline Woodbridge and CIR. Chas G. Nc
Collins were admitted to membership Mrs
A. H. Frear. pianist led in the song service
Routine business was followed by q social
session. after which a program, arranged
by Miss Eva Lyttle, was rendered. "A Sur
prise to the Discoverer of America" was
given in recital by w. T. Jessup. vocal
solo was rendered by Miss ]. II. Tennyson,
Mrs. Emma Corbey accompanied. Vocal and
instrumental duets were given by Mr. and
Mrs. Frear. An interesting recital was
given by Mr.. Westerland. A medley in
names of popular songs was read by Mr.
Wilkinson. Little Breaches" was recited
by Mr.. McCollins. A poem from the Cary
sisters collection was read by Mrs Frear.
selection enumerating many OF the unde-
sirable things the dealer in Intoxicating
drinks contracts to give in exchange for the
money he receives was read by Mr.. j. c.
Lee. An address. including commentator
of excellent work done by members of the
lodge, was given by Grand Templar Russell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
SONS OF JONADAB.
Sovereign Council Holds Annual Ses-
r sion at Harper's Ferry.

" The Sovereign Council Of the Order of
the Sons of Jonadab met in annual session
at Harper's Ferry, w. Va, on Saturday
night. The attendance was unusually
large. full representations being present
from Pioneer Centennial Hope. Empire
and Good Will Councils of WASHINGTON and
Potomac Council of Harpers Ferry.
Important legislation was enacted. and
several amendments made to the constitu-
ton and general laws. Great interest CEN
tered in the election of officers for the en-
suing year, and the selection of sovereign
chief caused a spirited contest. The re-
suit was as follows: Sovereign chief, s.
H. Wiley of Pioneer; vice chief, j. H.
Riley of Centennial; patriarch, j. III. Cox
of Harper's Ferry; secretary, w. III.
Young; treasurer, F. ]. McQuade; guide,
C. H Caho; Waterman Wash P. Evans.
Il was shown that much has been accom-
plished along the line of temperance re-
form by the Jonadabs, and+the new board
of officers contemplate a year of vigorous
work.
The next session of the Sovereign Coun-
Gil will be held in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
PAYMENT Of q Fee,

Thomas w. Smith recently submitted a
bill to the District Commissioners for 1.33
which he stated had been presented to him
by Robert T. Ballard, inspector of lumber.
Mr.. Smith declared the lumber was pur-
chased by and inspected for the District of
Columbia. He claimed that under the cir
cumstances the inspector should not collect
the full amount of the fee from him. Geo.
A. Howe, acting sealer of weights and
measures, said the letter raised question
which he was unable to decide and recon-
mended that the matter be submitted to the
corporation counsel for an opinion, which
was done. The corporation counsel return
ed the papers with the statement that he
is of the opinion that one-half of the bill
for $1.33 presented by Inspector Ballard
should be paid by Mr. Smith and one-half
by the District of Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

E. S. RANDALL POTOMAC RIVER LINE co.
DAILY STEAMERS FOR RIVER LANDINGS.
Monday aud Wednesday at pm. for Colonial
Beach, Colton's and intermediate landings and
landings in Wicomico river and Somni and Lower
MacIoioc creeks Va. Saturdays at am. for
Colonial Beach and intermediate landings and
Bushwood Rock Point. Colton's. Curriomau and
landings in Noinini creek.
Sunday. Tuesday and Thursday at am. fog
landings to Colonial Beach and Maddox creek.
UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE.
WASHINGTON. D. c.. TO GLYMONT, Nd.
RId intermediate landings.
The STEAMER ESTELLE RiNDALL-paily ex.
cept Sunday, a. Returning about 4:3O pm.
Passenger aoconmodat ions first class Freight "a.
ceived until within half hour of sailing.
L. S. RANDALL, Manager, phone 1865. GEO.
O. CAEpINTER, General Agent, Washington.
phone 1865. wM. NJ. REARDoN. Agent. Alex.
audria. phone so. au3-tf-22
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
CONSOLIDATION ASSURED.
Courts Action in Controversy Between
s. W. v. and William G. Liller.

Adjutant General L. c. Dyer of the Span
fsh War Veterans is sending out from head
quarters in this city to state corps and
commands in all sections of the country
copies of the decree of tine common pleas
court of Lancaster county, Pa, perma-
nently restraining William Christopher
Lilier from acting or pretending to act as
adjutant general of the Spanish-American
War Veterans. The decree was issued sew
eral days ago.
By holding the records and other papers
of the above organization and by main
tanning correspondence with the camps.
representing himself to be the bona fide
adjutant general, Liller, 1t is said, succeed
ed in preventing the amalgamation of the
association he claimed to represent with
the National Army and Navy Spanish War
Veterans. Now that he has been perma-
nently restrained the union of the two
bodies is assured at the New Haven con-
vention, to be held September 2S to so.
The decree of the Pennsylvania court,
which is signed by William G. Taylor,
prothonotary. and bears the seal of the
court, follows:
And now the injunction prayer for by
plaintiff is ordered and decreed to be per-
manent. That the said William G. Liller
shall account for all and every of his deal
lngs as alleged adjutant general of the
Spanish-American War Veterans since the
date of his resignation at Indianapolis. to
wit. ninth month. 23d day. A. D. 1902; it
Is further ordered and decreed that he
shall not act or pretend to be adjutant
general of the Spansh-American War Vet
Grams by virtue of any regular or spurious
election or convention, and he shall not
receive money or mail from any post office,
either in his name or in the name of any
one appointed by him, and from receiving
or sending any packages through post
offices and express offices containing cash
or property belonging to the said associa-
tlon or authorize any one to do so for him
and in his behalf; and that the cost of this
proceedings be paid by the defendant.
b. Frank Eshlman and Russell B. Har-
rison appeared for the PLAINTIFF and s. v.
Hostermann for the defendant, agree that
the above decree SHALL by the consent of
all parties, be entered Of record
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
LOCAL surrRAaz LEAGUE.
Colored Citizens Form One and Ma
donal Convention Proposed.

donal Convention Proposed.
A meeting Of representative colored cit
liens of Washington was held late Saturday
afternoon in the office of Mr.. Calvin Chase.
sos D street northwest. for the purpose of
organizing local suffrage league, similar,
1t is stated. to those already organized In
the north, east and west The purpose of
these leagues. 1t is said, Is to assemble In
national convention in this city prior to the
converting of Congress to memorabilia the
national legislature with regard to the i'm
portance of enforcing the amendments to
the Constitution of the United States before
the next presidential election At this pro-
posed convention, according to colored lead
ers. a policy will be outlined for the colored
vote to follow.
Following the discussion of the objects of
the league an organization was formed, and
the following officers were elected: Rev. 8.
L. Carrothers, president; r. r. Horner first
vice president: Rev. George w. Lee, second
vice president; Rev. ]. Anderson Taylor.
third vice president; Rev. F. J. Grimke,
fourth vice president; George H: White.
fifth vice president; Rev. r. 8. Reeves,
treasurer. and l.. M. King, recording and
corresponding secretary; committee on
rules, w. Calvin Chase and Rev. r. s.
Reeves. Mr.. Chase was appointed chair
man of the executive committee, the other
members of the committee to be named at
a later date.
1t was decided to hold mass meeting
Friday evening. September %, and explain
the full object of the meeting to the people.
A special program will be prepared by the
executive committee, and the place in which
the meeting is to be held will be announced
later.
Addresses were made by Rev. Mr.. Taylor
Rev. Mr. Carrothers, Rev. Mr.. Reeves and
Messrs. Horner, Chase and Curtis. It is
claimed that the coming national conven-
ton will be composed of the most repre-
sentative men in the country. No office
holders will be allowed to take part.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
DAMAGES FOR COLLISION.
Superintendent Stutler Recommends
an Allowance Of 500.

an Allowance Of $20.
T. H. Powers of the Singer Sewing Ma
chine Company recently forwarded to the
Commissioners a bill for 500 for damages
alleged to have been done to a wagon and
two sewing machines when there was said
to be collision with wagon No. 10 of the
street cleaning department Superintend-
ent Warner Stutler of that department has
reported to the Commissioners that on the
morning of the 4th instant the driver Of
wagon No. 10 ran into Mr.. Powers wagon
at the intersection of New York avenue
and M street northwest. damaging the
wagon and two sewing machines that were
in 1t at the time The departments driver
who was arrested and taken to a police
station, was found to be in an intoxicated
condition, although he had no appearance
of it when the inspector in charge of that
territory gave him his morning orders.
After it had been ascertained that our
driver was at fault" says Mr.. Stutler
Mr.. Powers was approached with view
of securing as favorable a settlement as
possible. AT first that gentleman contend
ed his damages amounted to $50. Suisse
quently he agreed to accept $50, which, in
my opinion, will just about cover the actual
cost of necessary repairs. l would there
fore recommend that the inclosed bill Of
Mr.. Powers be paid out of the appropria-
ton for sprinkling, sweeping and cleaning
streets. as has been heretofore done in
cases similar to that now under considera-
ton"
The matter will probably be referred to
the auditor for his opinion in the premises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Doors, White Pine. S1.2O.

Libbey & Co., 9th and N. Y. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
See Our $500 and $500 Gas Ranges,
with ovens A. Eberly's Sons, rs 7th H.
CITY AND DISTRICT.

John Ackers, a fourteen-year-old boy, re-
siding at 155 Massachusetts, avenue north
west. while playing with a number of chill
dren near his home Saturday night, was
struck on the head with piece of tin
thrown by some one. He was taken to the
Casualty Hospital by friends, where his in
Jury was dressed and he returned to his
home.
A grocery store conducted by Aaron Fin
ger, at the corner of 7th and Pomeroy
streets northwest. was entered by burglar
between midnight Saturday and o'clock
Sunday morning. The rogue carried off
twelve pairs of stockings, six pairs of sus-
penders and quantity of meat valued at
u Entrance was gained to the store
through a window, which the intruder
broke with a stone.
The passengers on car No. of the Wash
ington. Alexandria ana Mount Vernon rail-
way, while near the corner of 14th and b
streets northwest, about o'clock yester-
day afternoon. were somewhat alarmed by
the grounding of the pillow" Flames burst
out from beneath the and the passen-
gers left the vehicle hurriedly, but no one
was injured. The blaze was soon ext,n-
guished and traffic was only delayed for
few minutes.
Mrs. Charles Weaver, twenty-six years
old, of 2lOT / street northwest was taken
Ill in printing Office near the corner of
l1th and E streets northwest where She is
employed. about o'clock Saturday after
noon. The ambulance from the Emergency
Hospital was summoned and she was con-
veyed to that institution where she was
given medical attention.
j. w. Hollyday and j. B. Henderson COM
mittee of the corporation of the Fourth
Presbyterian Church. recently requested the
exemption of certain property belonging to
the church from taxation. The property in
question Is that upon which an extension to
the church has been constructed, and Act
Ing Assessor Griffin has recommended that
the parcel be exempted, to date from July
], 1903.
The members of No. 1 engine company
were called to the Prince Karl flats, corner
of 18th and X streets northwest, about 5
o'clock this morning because of a slight
nre, caused by electric light wires The
blaze was extinguished in a few minutes
The blaze caused damage amounting to
about 80.
Mrs Hannah Stewart wife of Hugh r
stewart clerk in the pension office, drop
pea dead In the bath room of her home
lol1 North Capitol street northwest yester-
Gay morning. Coroner hewitt Investigated
the death. and decided that death was
caused by heart disease. and issued a GER
uhcate OF death accordingly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
WERE BURIED TOGETHER.
Herman Denham and His Wife at Rest
in Congressional Cemetery.

The funeral of Herman Denham and his
wife. whom he shot and killed and then
committed suicide Saturday morning. took
place yesterday afternoon from their late
residence. 426 Sth street southeast. Tenn
porary interment was made In Congress
sional cemetery. The service was conduct
ed by Rev. John Dysart rector of the
Chapel of the Good Shepherd 9th and IL
streets northeast, assisted by Rev. D. l..
Blakemore, pastor of the Epworth Meth
odist Episcopal Church, 7th and A streets
northeast. Rev Blakemore read the burial
service as the bodies were placed side by
side in the public vault in the cemetery.
One day this week further services will
be held, when the bodies will be laid to
their final rest
The pallbearers were selected from among
the members Of the Letter Carriers As
ISOLATION. with which Denham was affil-
lated. and were George Perrott, ]. William
Murphy. Charles Biondi. Albert Davidson,
Robert Stewart and Andrew Barnes
1t was at first proposed that the body of
Mrs. Denham. who before her marriage
was Miss Willie M Kilgore, be taken to
Newberry. N. c.. her former home, and
inferred in the family burying grounds
there After consultation between the two
families Saturday night, however, it was
decided that Denham and his wife should
be buried together in this city.
Both Judge kilgore, father of the dead
the dead man, have made a careful invesd-
cation into the sad affair, with the view to
discovering reason for the murder and
suicide but neither could find anything
upon which to base a definite conclusion.
They both declare that Denham must have
been temporarily insane, but could not
learn what induced that state of mind.
They declare that there was no foundation
for Jealousy. and were unable to find a
reason for even an imaginary wrong.
There were no financial troubles, SO far
as can be found.
George Perrott. president of the Letter
Carriers Association, said the letter car
4th and East Capitol streets substation yes
terday morning and determined to protest
against certain statements made in connec-
ham ever since boyhood." Mr.. Perrott said,
land in common justice to him wish to re-
flute the rumors that have been circulated
since the tragedy. Denham had been a car
rier for nearly twelve years. and in all the
time he was associated with at the
substation l can State positively that he
never smoked or chewed tobacco never
used profane word. nor touched intoXf-
cants. The cause of his deed We of course.
do not know, but every man in station B
can say that Herman Denham was always
a straightforward man. He was very
steady and reliable and very quiet, never
giving offense to any one. He never spoke
of troubles at home, and 1 cannot believe
that his deed was inspired by anything but
the hallucination of a mind temporarily de-
ranged"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Added to Washington Fleet.

Mr.. James H. Carter of this city has
added the schooner John Maginnis to his
already large fleet of vessels employed in
general freighting on the Potomac and
Chesapeake bay. The vessel was pur-
chased day or two ago from her owners
in Baltimore. and is on her way to this
city to be turned over to her new owner.
The Maginnis is well known here. being
a regular trader between the Severn river.
Maryland. and Alexandria with cargoes of
glass-making sand. She is now On her way
to this city with such a cargo She was
built at Laurel, Del, in 1872. and registers
100 gross tons. and is 9S feet inches long,
% feet 3 inches wide, and has depth of
hold of eight feet. Captain Colston is in
command of the Maginnis but will sur
render his charge on the arrival of the ves-
sci here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Cutter Dexter Out of Service.

The United States revenue cutter Samuel
Dexter, which formerly did duty at New
Bedford, Mass, but which has been re-
placed by one of the more modern boats of
the revenue cutter fleet, has arrived at Bal
tim0re and is now laid up out of service at
the revenue vessel headquarters on the
Patapsco river. The Dexter is a wooden
hull propeller steamer of 1873 tons burden
and was built at Boston in 1874. What will
be done with the steamer has not been
decided. but it is probable that she will be
sold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Funeral of James Mcknight,

The funeral of James Mcknight who died
last Wednesday at his home, 1913 A street
southeast. took place Saturday at ST. Pc
ter's Church. The services were conducted
by Rev. James O'Brien Requiem mass
was celebrated. A delegation from the
Brick Masons' International Union. of
which Mr.. Mcknight had been a member
for thirty years, was present. Comrades In
the Bancroft Council of the National Union
were also in attendance. The pallbearers
were William Mcmahon, Benedict Taran-
TIM, Thomas Purcell, Patrick O'Dea, p J..
Clark, William Bolger, William Lanahan
and M. Cavanaugh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Back Once Mole.

Annie Foley was released from the work
house Friday morning, where she has spent
the best part of her time during the last
few years, because of her fondness for
drink. few hours after her release Po-
liceman Wilson found her heiplessly drunk
on H street northeast and sent her to the
ninth precinct police station, where a
charge Of vagrancy was lodged against her.
I'm sick and want to go to the hospital -
Annie said to Judge Bundy when she ap-
peared in the Police Court.
II guess that Is the best thing for you,',
the court told her, land I'll send you to the
wOrkhouse for six months. with instruc-
tons that you be given hospital treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Child Injured.

Linda Barnas. colored, eight years old.
While playing on coal car near the corner
OF 14th street and Maryland avenue south
west about o'clock yesterday afternoon
fell and injured his right side. He was
taken to the Emergency Hospital by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 m and 2:30 pm.
Steamer Washington for Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer E,stelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate landings at am.
Randall line for landings to Colonial
Beach and Maddox Creek at am.
Trains leave District line station for Ches-
apeake Beach at 1918 am, 2:30 and $50
DIN,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Falls Down Hatohwax

Harry Neal. colored, fortysfive years old,
living at 645 South Caroiina,mvenue south
east, fell down the hatchway on the
steamer River Queen yesterday afternoon
while the boat was on thesway to its wharf
in this city. He was onlyi slightly hurt
and was taken to the Emereency Hospital,
where he was given treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Bitten by a Dog.

Alice Monroe, six years old, was attacked
by dog owned by her parents at her home
2713 Brightwood avenue. Saturday after
noon and was bitten about the face and
neck. The little girl was taken to Garfield
Hospital Policeman Foley OF the tenth
precinct killed the animal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Child SLIGHTLY Hurt.

An unidentified bicycle rider collided with
Isabella Cohen. an eight-year-oid girl. of
COS Spruce street northwest, while she was
on 14th street. in Mt. Pleasant, about 4
o'clock yesterday afternoon. The girl was
slightly hurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Bone in Wrist Broken,

Mrs. Julia Anderson of 1920 L street
northwest fell while leaving street car at
Pennsylvania avenue and Madison place
last night and broke one of the small bones
in her wrist. She was taken to the office
Of nearby physician, where the fracture
was reduced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Engel Brothers Company.
Prime New York RiJ Roast. 12c. to 1Sc

A fire of unknown origin in shed in the
rear of the residence of Dennis Gleason, 2OS
X street northeast, about 10 o'clock Satur-
day night resulted in damage of about
SO. The fire was discovered by j. j.
Hickey who sounded an alarm from box
g. but the fire was eXtinguished by neigh
bors before the arrival of the fire appa-
ratuS-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Flynn's Business College, 9th and K.
Business. shorthand. typewriting-$25 VT
advertisement -
Ready to Hear Testimony.

Thomas w. Smith, William w. Cox and
III. Rozier Dulany the commission appoint
ed early last month by Justice Pritchard
TO condemn certain county property in the
northeast section of the District for q right
OF way wanted by the Philadelphia Balti-
more and Wilmington Railroad Company.
have organized. The taking Of testimony
will begin Wednesday next.