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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1903-10-30

Bert RumerY, of Jennings, aged
thirteen years, in attempting to get on
the rods of a moving freight train
Friday, missed his hold and fell I'M
der the car md the wheels almost sew
cred his stomach from the body in
passing over him. He died a short
time afterward. The unfortunate
boys father is head miller for the
Jennings Rice Milling Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-03
RETIRED FIREMAN DEAD.
Funeral to Occur Thursday Morning
Tribute of Respect.

The funeral of the late Francis p. Don
nelly, a retired member of the fire depart
ment, whose death occurred yesterday
morning, will take place Thursday morning
at Q o'clock from the family residence, 1856
E street southwest. Services will also be
held in ST. Dominics Catholic Church. The
funeral will be attended by a detail from
the fire department. which has been ordered
by Chief Belt to report at his residence at
$50 o'clock Thursday morning. The inter-
ment will be made in Mount Olivet ceme-
terry. Chief Keliher will have charge of
the detail of fremen.
AS a token of respect to the memory OF
Mr.. Donnelly. Chief Belt has ordered that
the flags on the houses of the various en-
CINE companies In the city be displayed at
half mast from now until sunset of the day
of the burial
Mr.. Donnelly was appointed member
of the fire department July 16. 1870 and
was promoted to be fireman January 8,
1879 On May 8, 1852. he was promoted to
foreman. which position he filled until Au-
gust of the same year. when. at his own
request. he was reduced and made engineer.
which position he held at the time of his
retirement. August 1. 1903.
Mr.. Donnelly was born December 20, 1914
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-03
RACES AT AQUEDUCT.
Troxler's Poor Ride on Ice Water
Causes Adverse Criticism.

The stewards of the Auueduct meeting
took no action yesterday when they saw
Jockey Troxier put up fiagrantIy incom-
potent ride on Ice Water in the second race
Troxler. who was ruled off the turf at New
Orleans some time ago and was only re-
cenlly felnstated. amazed the crowd last
Wednesday by pulling up Ice Water. then
hot favorite. twenty-five yards from the
wire. explaining afterward to the stewards
that he was weak and blinded from reduc-
Ing. and mistook the Jockeys board for the
finish line. On Friday. when the odds were
to i. Ice Water won in a romp. with
TroXler riding her to the queens taste.
Yesterday the Watercress mare CARRYING
top weight in a handicap for mares Of ali
ages. at seven furlongs.. was made a pro-
nounced favorite on form. When the horses
were lined up for the preliminary walk to
the gate. Troxler apparently did not try
TO get the mare in motion, and when the
barrier was sprung she was slow to beg,r.
After that there was no chance to be prom
inent. and when she finished far back in
the ruck the crowd was loud In its denun-
citation of the jockey, whose efforts were
anything but vigorous. Early Eve. 10 to l.
was cut loose for killing In this event
but the former Whitney filly Girdle. 7 to l,
upset the plans of Billy Gray and his
friends by winning. ridden out. by three
lengths. In 1:26 2-5. Early Eve beat Sabot,
to I. a head for the place. with Asceu-
sion, heavily played by Alexander Shields.
a head back.
The most exciting race of the day was
the last. handicap for all ages. at a mile.
Fred Burlew's crack two-year-old Hello,
though asked to give twenty-nine pounds
b. the scale to Lord Badge and thirty-one
pounds TO Illyria was the favorite at to 8.
with Lord Badge at to 8 and Illyria at Z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-03
Ex-JoNADABS OBLIGATED.
Formation of New Organization and Of
ficerS Chosen


A large number of eX-Jonadabs appeared
at Rechabite Temple, 643 Louisiana avenue,
last night and were obligated members
of the new organization, the Independent
Order Sons of Jonadab, the occasion being
the second business meeting of Hope Coun-
Gil, No. 1, which recently withdrew from
the older body of Jonadabs. Officers for the
ensuing term were elected as follows: Chief
ruler, John c. Daley: vice chief. ]. F. lie
Barnes; past chief, James T. Rolf; patri-
arch. William Green; herald, John c. Fos-
ter; assistant herald. Francis Reside; re-
cording secretary, John c. Moore; financial
secretary, Frank Clements; treasurer,
Wayne w. Cordell; guard, John A. Bick-
erton; sentinel, Ernest L. Greer.
1t was announced that new councils were
in course OF organization in East and South
Washington. Messrs. James 7. Rolf and
Thomas ]. Clark spoke in favor of the eS-
tablishment of club and reading room
feature Of the order, and open meetings at
stated intervals large number of appli-
cations for membership were received from
former Jonadabs They will be acted upon
at meeting to be held at the same place
next Thursday evening.
Worthy Chief Daley appointed the fol-
lowing committees: On constitution and by
laws James r. Rolf, John {. Daley. Fran
ois Reside, Wayne w. Cordell and ]. Wal
ter Mitchell. On ritual, James T. Rolf
John c. Moore and John c. Daley. Press
committee, j. Walter Mitchell, chairman
On motion of Mr.. Thomas ]. Clark each
member was constituted a committee of one
to bring in new members Thursday even
ing. when the committee on ways ana
means will be announced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-03
ACTION OF GRAND JURY.
Number of True Bills Returned.
Charges Ignored.

The grand jury today reported indict'
ments as follows:
Augustus L. Shaffer. for the murder of his
former wife. Catherine Shaffer, August q
last, by cutting her throat with razor
while near the corner of 4th street and
Massa chusetts avenue.
Hugh B. Todd and James Norris alias
James Burch each for false pretenses.
George Banks, alias Milton Banks, alias
Wilton Banks; James Butler Charles Ham
ilton, Ernest King, William Anderson and
Charles Coleman, each for HOUSEKEEPING.
Raymond Proctor. Walter A. Burroughs
and John Hill, each for larceny.
VIM. Lee Santmyer for forgery.
Collins Cloe. Gilbert Howard and VIM.
Stanton, each for embezzlement
Charles Warren and Daniel H. Robinson,
each for robbery.
Robert Scott and Julia Payne, each for
assault with dangerous weapon.
Agnes L. Bell, for assault with danger
GUS weapon and robbery.
Andrew Holland, for rape and attempt to
rape.
Mark Price, alias Frank Churchill. and
Joseph Reynolds, alias Lewis Gallagher,
housekeeping.
The grand jury has ignored charges as
follows:
VIM. Smith, for violation of policy law
VIM. Fl. Beverly, for embeZzlement.
Lewis Brown. John Merriman and James
Smith. each for assault with dangerous
weapon,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-03
HUMANE SOCIETY.
Reports Of Agents Made to the Execu-
tive Committee.

The executive committee of the Wash
irgton Humane Society held it's monthly
meeting at the office of the society in the
Warder Building, Monday last. Those
present were Mrs. NJ H. Totten, Mrs Flor
ence Murray, Miss H. B. Loring. Miss Mary
Wood Mrs. H. V. Boynton, Mr.. F. w.
Pratt, President c. A. Snow, and the Sec
rotary, H. E. Martyr.
The committee appropriated money for
the purchase of three more cast iron drink
ing fountains for animals to be erected at
suitable locations in the city.
Capt. John Powell was elected Il regular
member of the society.
The agent in charge of the Band of Mercy
work reported as follows for work during
October: New bands organized, IS; bands
visited and addressed, 167; pages of hui
name lite "a ure distributed, 12,Ss6; members
enrolled in new bands, 39I.
Agent in charge of the childrens depart
ment made the following report of work
during October: Number of cases investI-
gated, IS. number Of children involved. II;
cases of children performing in theater, j;
recommended to board of ChildrenS guar
dams, =; committed to board of children
guardians, l; charges unfounded. 4; annie
ably adjusted by warnings, ETC., IL; still
under investigation, 3.
The agents for the animal department
made reports as follows: Number of anf-
mails examined. 2,622 prosecuted "a; con-
unfit to work, 96; cases of animals
abandoned to die, .; animals killed by the
agent, 152 cats, ; dogs, 26 horses; cases OF
beating and whipping, >; cases of over
driving, l; driving when CALLED, 80: driving
VIXEN lame, SO; lack of food or shelter, 3;
cases to be Investigated, 3; cases continued,
>; number of cases assisted by police, 3;
personal bond, f.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-03

to 2. Fuller made the running. with LORD
Badge clear up to the last furlong mark
where 1llyria caught him. Then y Neii
put Hello under terrific drive. ana IN a
finish that made the 10000 spectators yen
themselves hoarse the two-year-old won py
short head in 40, Illyria finishing three
parts of length in front of Lord Badge.
E. E. -SmatherS came to the track TO see
his fine race mare Irene Lindsey run IN
the Woodmere stakes. for three-year-olds
and upward. at seven furlongs. She opened
favorite at to 5, but receded to IL to 10
because of plunge on Newton BenninS-
10 to 3. Futurita also receiving big backing
at to I. Fuller, who made his appearance
after three days of rest, so called, put up q
rather slOvenly finish on Mr.. Snathers'
mare. who was beaten head by Sweet
Alice. to l. we'll handled by the diminu-
tive Daily apprentice OBrien. Futurtta ran
third three lengths away and tnreo parts
Of length before Embarrassment. Then
Mr.. Bennington put in a claim for Irene
Lindsey for $2.765. and in retaliation Mr..
Smathers claimed Embarrassment Ter
81 665. Mr. Bennington said afterward that
Mr.. Smathers could have his mare back by
paying an increase of $500 over the claim
ing price. an,
E r. Thomas Lady Amelia. carrying ~
pounds, and closing favorite at . to 5, was
a wild horse in the fifth event. for two
year-old FLIES. at five furlongs straight
away. Burns took her to the front Instant
ly, and. after running For Luck or her
feet she sprinted home four lengths before
w. c. Whitneys Mineola, backed down
from to 1 to IL to 5. Mineola beat Eor
Luck a neck, with Graceful close up. Tie
time LOO 2-5. is new track record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-03
TAKoMA'S COUNCIL MEETS.
List of Improvements Ordered-Report
of Town Treasurer

The regular monthly meeting of the
town council of Takoma Park. Md, was
held last night at o'clock in the chapel
of the Presbyterian Church.
The report of the town treasurer was
read and approved by the council. The re-
port showed receipts, including the bal
ance on hand from last month, amounting
to s2,S25.16 received from general taxes,
water rents, permits and road tax rebates.
The expenses of the town during the month
amounted to s1.5OS.7S, leaving a balance
on hand of s1,31643.
The finance committee reported bills
amounting to $15S.92, which wera audited
and ordered paid
The question of new granolithic sidewalks
for the street and avenues throughout the
park. in place of the present board side
walks was the subject of considerable dis
cussion by the council. The present con-
6ition of the walks Is considered to be
dangerous and menace to life and limb.
A committee composed of Councilmen
Isle Morrison, c. H. Scudder and E. NJ.
Douglas, submitted a report on the sub
ject recommending that the present law
in regard to sidewalks be changed so as tn
admit of the entire cost of the improve
ments be charged against the abutting
property: also that the law in regard to the
extension of water and sewer mains be
changed.
The committee recommended further that
the mayor be authorized to take such ac-
ton as in his Judgment may seem best
with view to having the law in regard
to walks and wafer and sewers, changed
at the meeting of the Maryland legisla-
ture. 1t is the intention of Mayor Kinnear
to draft a bill Immediately for passage
this fall in order to enable the town to
commence the work of constructing grano-
lithic. sidewalks in the early spring
The following improvements were or
dered by the council last night before ad-
journing:
Repairs to sidewalks on Magnolia avenue
from Laurel avenue east
Pine avenue. repairs and new crossing.
Tulip avenue, new walk
Flowing out gutter on Beach avenue.
Carroll avenue. District line to Log
Cabin; Log Cabin to Aliens Corner re-
pairs.
New crossing at Log Cabin.
New crossing at Ethan Allen and Car
roll avenue. Tinif
Repairs to Grant avenue
Sycamore avenue, new walk.
Poplar avenue, new wa..J!
Hickory avenue, new, walk and crossing.
Montgomery avenue, new walk and cross
ing at Pine avenue.
Pine avenue new wai1 and crossing.
Columbia avenue, new walk and crossing
at Pine avenue. .sfu
The report of the water and sewer COM
niittee was submitted and approved. The
report include, the operations Of the entire
system, figures being submitted OF the
capacity of the pumping plant. The
committee recommended y that deeds
be secured for the property lowned by the
town. III. 3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-03
Blackburn Stayed Limit With Cans.

Jack Blackburn stayed the limit with Joe
Cans at the Washington Sporting Club,
Philadelphia. last night. Cans cleverness
and ring generalship gave him the better of
the fight.
Blackburn had big advantage in reach,
and made good use of it by jabbing his left
repeatedly into Cans face. This constant
jabbing drew blood from the champions
nose in the third round, and again in the
sixth.
Cans was not in the best physical condi-
ton for fast bout, and his efforts in the
first two rounds tired him.
The first round was fast and Cans carried
the tight to his man. He put Blackburn
down for the count with a right hook to
the jaw.
In the second Blackburn started his jab-
bling, and varied occasionally with right
to the jaw. Cans directed his blows for the
stomach. and both men We're tired at the
end of this round.
Blackburn drew blood from Cans nose
by left jab. and fierce exchange fol-
lowed, in which both men landed some hard
swings to the jaw The last three rounds
Blackburn did all the leading, while Cans
tried for a knockout, but failed to connect
with a vulnerable spot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-03
PLEA OF THE NOTE BROKERS.
Want Regulation Requiring Police to
Paw Debt Less Usurious Interest.

ray DeDC Less USuT1OuS 4utcTeSI.
The District Commissioners this morning
granted a hearing to representatives of the
local note brokers relative to the amend
ment to the police regulations recently
adopted to the effect that members of the
metropolitan police force val not be
obliged to pay borrowed money in cases
where a rate Of interest exceeding six per
cent per annum has been charged.
The note brokers contended that in cases
where policemen refuse to repay borrowed
money. loaned at usurious rates of interest.
they should be compelled by the depart
ment to pay at least the principal of the
loan.
Mr.. o. P NJ Brown and Attorney Dickey
presented the note brokers' side of the
case. They stated that If the regulation Is
enforced and policemen are not required
to pay at least the principal OF the loans
the rates of interest will consequently be
advanced. They stated that the rates of
interest to policemen have been lower than
to any other persons holding salaried posi-
lions in the city. The note brokers did not
protest against the elimination of all In
terest, in cases where it was found neces-
sary to appeal to the department to col
lect the debts. They suggested that the
amendment should not be made retroac-
tive in its effect.
The Commissioners stated that it was
agreed that the amendment would not APP
ply to debts contracted previous to the
adoption of the regulation. The argu-
ments presented by the note brokers will
be given consideration by the Commission
ers and their decision will be reported at
later date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-03
DOWN THE ALLEYS.
Jolly Fat Men Won Opening Games OF
District League.

The District League bowlers. the cracker
jack rollers of the city, opened their season
last night most successfully on the alleys
of the Jolly Fat Mems Club. the home
team defeating the AGNES three straight
games. The bowling was of a very high
class, five of the six totals going over the
500 mark, the only short game being the
Aemes' last. when they hung up but TAO.
The jolly Fat Men were In unusually good
form. and. although the. newly organized
Acmes put up two good games. they were
outclassed by the older organization.
In individual work Roderick of the jolly
Fat Men outshone the member of each
team by hanging up score of 234 in the
second game. thereby winning two prizes,
a silk umbrella for rolling 225 or better,
the other a cane for rolling fifteen clean
frames in a championship contest Harlow
had the best average for the three games.
The alleys were surrounded with large
crowd and the enthusiasm was very great.
especially when an unusually good shot
had been pulled off.
The next set of games in the District
League will be rolled on the Saengerbund
alleys tomorrow night. between the home
team and the Business Men.
Following are the scores:
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Corbett to Meet Hanlon.

All the details Of the twenty-round con-
test between Young Corbett and Eddie
Hanlon were completed yesterday In New
York. The fight Is to be decided before the
Yosemite A. c.. San Francisco, on Deem
Der -. The weight is 127 pounds, weigh in
at O'Clock on the day of the mill Corbett
will leave New York for San Francisco in a
few days to complete his training He was
to have fought Ben Jordan on that date,
but 1t appears that that battle Is off alto
gether. The Englishman was to have left
England two weeks ago. but, according to
all the reports, he is still abroad and has no
intention of sailing, at least for the present
1t Is understood that the Pacific coast pro-
motors are glad that the match between
Jordan and Corbett was not made because
they do not regard the foreigner as a strong
card. On the other hand Hanlon is very
popular and is considered a wonder He
met Corbett last winter. prior to the cham
pion's recent fight with Terry McGovern,
and to every ones surprise not only gave
Corbett stiff argument, but stayed the
limit. Corbett contends that he was not In
the best of trim in that mill and that the
result will be different this time Hanlon's
last fight was with Benny Yanger the
Upton Slasher. whom he outpointed In
twenty-round mill. Up to that time Yanger
had enjoyed clean record. The San Fran
cisco sports believe that If any one whips
Corbett Hanon is just the kind of fighter
to do the trick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-03
COL. MEGREw ARRIVES.
Commander-in-Chief of Spanish War
Veterans Making Official Visit.

Col. Harold c. Meerew, the recently
elected commander-in-chief of the Spanish
War Veterans, arrived here yesterday af-
ternoon and is auartered at the New Will
lard. Col. Megrew went from indianapolis,
his home city. to New York. where he con-
ferred with Past Commander in chief NJ.
Emmet Urell. before coming to Washington.
Il am going over the organization care
fully" he said today. II have been through
Ohio, New Jersey. New York and the Dis
trict of Columbia, and propose to visit COM
mands and corps in Maryland and Pennsyi-
wanna. The outlook for amalgamation is
excellent. We are only waiting for the con-
can War Veterans Association to name the
time they will be ready to meet our COM
mittee and settle the matter finally. When
they do we will be ready for action quick :"
Col. Megrew has learned since his arrival
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-03
Excuse for Tannehilrs Poor Pitching

Pitcher Jessie Tannehill. who is home in
Cincinnati for the winter, blames his poor
showing with the New York Americans on
the grounds on which the team plays Dis
cussing the matter with friend. he said:
mo pitcher can last long the New
York American grounds. The grounds are
on a high bluff overlooking the river, and
a cold wind blows over the diamond morn
ing noon and night. A man would have
to have a cast-iron arm to pitch winning
ball under these circumstances
The same fault has frequently been found
with the Brooklyn grounds. and it may be
that Tannehills complaint is the true cause
of his poor showing the past season.
Tannehill stated that he would rather
play In Cincinnati than in any other city in
the country, and he expressed the wish
that deal be made whereby his wish could
be gratifed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-03

here that the service men of the Spanish
war in Missouri have about decided to join
forces with the Spanish War Veterans and
that a similar organization in Massachus-
etts will take similar action.
Referring to the project of establishing
museum of war in this city, he said he
would give the matter full consideration
while here. Steps will be taken to induce
Congress to pass a bill for the protection OF
ton in the District of Columbia, the terri
tories and colonies. The commander stated
that many states have already passed such
a law.
He did not announce any appointments.
but will include them in general orders, No.
l, soon to be issued.
Col. Megrew was the guest last night of
the District corps at box party at the
Lafayette Theater.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-03
Davis for Manager.

On authority of man close to the polit-
ical workings of the two big base ball
leagues 1t is said that George Davis, the
player over whom the National and Amer
lean leagues came near going to war, will
next season play with Griffith's American
League club in New York Comiskey is
said to be willing to let Davis go to the
HighlanderS.
The story is also told that John T. Brush
forced the playing of Davis last summer to
bring the dispute over his services to
climax. and in case he was not backed up
by the other magnates he proposed to stop
paying Davis his salary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-03
Mccormick Broke Collar Bone.

Harry Mccormick of Philadelphia. who
led the Eastern League in batting, and who
has signed to play with the New York Ma
tionals next year. had his right shoulder
blade broken in the Watertown-Steelton
foot ball game in Watertown. N. Y, Satur-
day Mccormick IS a left-handed batter,
and 1t Is not thought that the injury will af-
senior In Bucknell College. but is ineligible
for the varsity team. being a professional
He has been playing with the Steelton Y.
NJ c. A.
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and his retirement was occasioned on ac-
count of ill-heaith. as well as long service.
He was one of the most faithful firemen
that ever entered the department always
at his post of duty and never disobeying
in the slightest any order to which he was
subjected During his service he was never
on charges for misconduct Of any kind. and
was considered by his associates as one OF
the best engineers in the department. He
was also exceedingly popular and highly
esteemed by all with whom he had served.
from the chief engineer to those of lowest
rank in the department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-03
Mechanics Liens.

No. 5Ii5-Eisinger Brothers vs.. George
Reisinger; lot TO- block 8. LIE Droit Park:
$3.50. Attorneys. Hufty & Hufty.
No. 5l46-Same agt Boland Apartment
House Company. lot 80, square I57; slo2 CT.
Attorneys. Huffy & Hufty.
No 5147-Martin Weigand agt same:
same property; $50. Attorney, Hayden
Johnson.
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Jockey Fatally Hurt.

The steeplechase at batrnia yesterday.
which was won by Ed. Cerrigan's Serge,
furnished the most exciting accident ever
seen at the Latonia track. While making
the last jump in the homestretch. frisco
turned complete somersault and fell into
the ditch alongside the fence. The horse
was uninjured. Jockey Wilson was knock
ed senseless. his hip crushed and he was in
ternally injured. He will die.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-03
Y. M. G. A. Bowling.

On the alleys of the Y. NJ. c. A. last
night Capt. Roesch's quint won the first
and last games from Capt. Baldingers
team. Denison bowlad the highest score
for the evening, knocking over 204 pins in
the second game. Capt. Roesch had the
honor of carrying away highest average for
the three games being 1873 The scores are
oil