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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
DAMAGES AND BENEFITs
Suggestion Of District Auditor Regard
ing Street Extensions

AAAtSAAGAVAAns
J. T. Petty, the District auditor. has
stated to the Commissioners that the act
providing for the expenses OF the District
for the fiscal year 1908 requires that. IN
payments for street extensions, the amounts
awarded for damages shall be credited on
the assessment for benefits. In view OF
this fact, and the further consideration
that no other tncumbrance appears upon
record on the land, lot 16, block 16. Me-
ridian HILL held by the Washington Title
Insurance Company, Mr.. Petty recommends
that the papers be referred to the assessor
with instruction to credit upon the assess
ment for benefits in this case the sum OF
81, 1920, which represents the amount
awarded as damages by the jury OF con-
demnation of this lot
Mrs. Martha Harmon OF 1910 Howard
avenue has inquired Of the Commissioners
whether an award allotted for property ia
ken In connection with the extension OF
10th street will be credited on the first
annual payment Of assessment for benefits.
The auditor has reported that he for
ington Title Company's certificate OF title
on the property in question with the rec
ommendation that the assessor be instruct
ed to credit upon the assessment for bene-
fits in this case the sum of $379O5, which
represents the amount awarded for dam
ages. II presume this has been DONE" ne
says, but suggest the reference OF the
matter to the assessor in order that he
may report as to the manner in which the
credit has been applied" This action has
been taken by the Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
TELEGRAPHERS UNITE.
Two Organizations Reach an Agree
ment Satisfactory to Both.

By terms Of an agreement reached late
last evening at session of the board Of
arbitration representing the order of Com
mercial Telegraphers and the International
Union Of Commercial Telegraphers, the two
organizations have united, and will here
after be known under the name Of the Com
mercial Telegraphers' Union Of America.
The board represented about sixty sepa-
rate unions and membership of more than
5000. 1t was composed Of Messrs. 1. ]. Nc
Donald of Chicago and NJ. J. Re.dy Of Bos-
ton, representing the Interna ttonal Union
Of Commercial Telegraphers, and Messrs.
Percy Thomas of New York and B. A.
Riley OF Philadelphia Of the order Of Com
mercial Photographers. 1t was appointed in
pursuance of an agreement reached be-
tweenthe dual organizations, at the urgent
request of the membership of both, a con-
solidation being deemed advisa BILE. The
sessions Of the board began Saturday even
inE Irder Tho +srn,s ., tho or,e,n., .roono nt
between the unions every question at issue
should be put to rest by the board. Acting
accordingly the board selected an executive
council, to which all matters will be re-
ferred until the next convention, to be held
In New York city In July. The great teleg-
raphers strike, which was inaugurated in
1883, will be celebrated at this meeting.
The question of who should be at the
head Of the telegraphers after consolidation,
was one Of the most important that con-
fronted the board. This point was adjusted
by selecting an executive council, as fol-
lows: Associated presidents, Messrs. Percy
Thomas and I. J. Mcdonald; grand secre-
tary and treasurer, Mr.. Wilbur Eastlake of
New York city; editor Of the official journal
of the craft, Mr.. A. G. Douglas Of Milwau-
kee, Wis; w. F. Craig of Pittsburg, Pa,
and M. J. Raidy Of Boston. The board of
arbitration visited President Gompers OF
the American Federation Of Labor late last
night and were congratulated upon the sue
cess Of the conference.
The Order of Commercial Telegraphers UP
to this time has been conducting its bust
ness under an International charter granted
by the American Federation of Labor 1t
is expected that this document will simply
be altered as to the name, making it read
Commercial Telegraphers' Union Of Ameri-
ca
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
STEAM ENGINEERS LICENSES.
Corporation Counsel Duvall Defines
What They Authorized,

A. B. Duvall, the corporation counsel, has
submitted statement to the District Com
missioners with regard to the request of A.
w. Leeke, secretary Of the local union Of
the International Union of Steam Engineers.
for advice on the subject of the laws relat-
ing to steam engineers licenses here. Mr..
Leeke stated there had been many cases re-
ported to the association lately where the
engineer who has the license to run the
plant is in some other portion of the build
ing than the engine and boiler room all Of
the time, or large part of the time. which
leaves the plant to be run by a fireman who
has no practical experience. This appeared
to be in violation Of the law upon the sub
ject.
The corporation counsel says 1t is obvious
that the license issued in such cases Is a
personal authorization or license based upon
the fitness and qualifications of the licensee,
determined by examination by the board OF
steam engineers. He holds the opinion that
conduct such as was stated by the writer Is
not authorized or permitted by the license
issued to the engineer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
FIREMEN COMPLIMENTED.
Mr.. W. @. Dodge Contributes IS to 10
Coffee Fund.

Chief Dutton today forwarded to the Com
missioners letter received by him from
Mr.. w. c. Dodge Of 100 9th street highly
commencing the members Of the fire de-
partment engaged under Assistant Chief
Wagner at the fire early Sunday morning
in Mr.. Dodge's building. With his letter
Mr.. Dodge inclosed his check for So as do
nation to the coffee fund Mr.. Dodge
wrote as follows:
II desire to express to you, and through
you to the firemen engaged. my appreciation
and hearty thanks for their services in sub
DUNG the fire in the basement of my build
ing, 700 9th street northwest. just after mid
night of Saturday last. The fact that 1t
was occupied by such mass of combustl-
BILE matter and the promptness with which
the fire was subdued speaks volumes for
the efficiency and zeal of the department,
and especially Of those engaged. There is
no class in the community who are more
entitled to credit for duty well performed
than our brave fremen. and for one 1 de-
sire they should know that their efforts are
fully appreciated. Please add the inclosed
to their hot coffee fund"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
UPON PETITION ONLY.
Improvement to Be Made If Requested
by Property Owners

Mrs. Lydia Schwartz. owner of premises
213 New Jersey avenue northwest, has COM
planned to the Commissioners Of the con-
dtion Of the alley In the rear of her prop
erty She declared 1t to be in dreadful
condition. sometimes almost impossible.
The computing engineer has reported to the
Commissioners that the alley referred to is
unpaved. abutting the writer's. property.
although the greater portion Of 1t from the
c street entrance is paved with cobble
stones with yitrified brick runways.
"Both the paved and unpaved portions, -
he continues, appeared at the date Of my
examination to be in excellent condition
as such. and the paving Of the unpaved por-
ton would seem to be clearly work which
the office should only undertake IL requested
by majority of the abutting property
owners. I recommend that the writer be
advised that IL such request were received
1t would probably be given favorable con-
sideratton."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
Seekest Thou for
A New and Better Life,
Poor Sufferer?
Paime's Celery
Compound
Will Give You That Health That
Leads to True Earthly
Happiness.

Who dare deny the assertion that Paines Celery
Compound makes sick people well and happy
Physicians and the tens Of thousands saved from
the perls Of disease end plucked from the grave,
have given proof that the wonder working medicine
Ia a life saver. Today. Paine's Celery Compound
is the one true and guaranteed specific recognized
and prescribed for all diseases arising from de-
Initiated nervous system. 1t Is positive cure
for Insomnia, wasting strength, dyspepsia, neu'
ralgia, rheumatism. liver and kidney troubles.
For all such complaints Paine's Celery Compound
has done marvellous things and triumphed when all
other means failed Mr.. J. O. Lamson. Prairie
View. H.. gratefully writes about his restoration
to health as follows:
"I am nearly seventy FIVE years old, and have
put of being carried to the grave yard and gone
to farming again. Paine's Celery Compound Is
my life and strength. 1t has raised me from
low condition of life to the best of health. When
I first commenced with the Compound weighed
one hundred pounds. but now weigh one hundred
and twenty pounds. well and feel well, and
my neighbors all congratulate me upon my good
healthy looks"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

leading Afro-Americans. The fact that ne
was a fraud was not discovered Tor severai
weeks after his departure from this city:
"A number Of dissolute women, several OF
whom were from this city, under the lead
ership of two male pickpockets from New
York, reaped harvest several years ago
at a convention Of Dunkards held at Fred
erick, Md The female crooks. attired IN
the peculiar costume Of the Dunkards, min
gled with the crowd at the meeting and
succeeded in relieving many members Of
that religious fraternity of their purses ana
other yaluables. The pickpOckets SUCCEEDED
in eluding the police and got away with
their booty.
Planned by Genius.
among the minor grating schemes which
have been worked here was the procuring
of certain mems best Sunday clothes by a
sharper who went to the homes OF his VIC
tins and represented that they had fallen
overheard and desired their wives to SEND
them a complete outfit in order that they
might change their wet garments
ssrhe scheme was nearly always euccessful,
and when the husbands returned from tneir
places Of business in the evening they round
thew were minus their Sunday go-to-meet-
An, clothes as q mans best sudt was term
ed in the olden times
"Other minor gratis which have frequently
been operated in this city were the soliciting
of funds from the charitable to assist In
paving the burial expenses of dead rela-
tive, and the collection of money, sometimes
by children, for alleged church or Sunday
school purposes. The latter were usually
provided with bogus subscription socks, In
which were entered the names OF the con-
tributors.
$50 YOU see" said the old policeman,
New York is not the only city in which
grafters make big hauls. Washington has
had its share Of them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
ARRESTED IN SPRINGFIELD.
Former Policeman Also Wanted Here
to Answer Larceny Charge.

Former Policeman William Lee Santmyer,
whose connection with the force was sew
cred year or more ago, is under arrest
at Springfield, Mass. on charge OF lar
ceny, so Capt. Boardman was informed to-
day. He Is under Indictment In this city to
answer a charge of grand larceny. The
charge against him in Springfield will prob
ably be dropped and an effort will be made
to have him brought to this city. 1t Is
charged that he stole 800 from Chase's
Theater last December. Santmyer was en-
ployed as Waterman at the theater He
went away from here about the time the
robbery was committed and returned few
days later. He was questioned by the ponce
at that time but was not arrested. 1t is
said that he lived at the Grand Hotel In
New York under the name of w. P. Rose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
Excise Board viii Investigate.

Police Lieutenant Boyle has submitted to
the Commissioners a report relative to w.
F. Harvey, who conducts a bar room at the
corner Of 22d and g streets, alleging that
he permits women to drink on the premises.
The attention OF the excise board will be
invited to the report. Lieut.. Boyle states
that Saturday. March Z. 1908. two colored
women were in the rear room Of the saloon
In question and drinking some liquid out of
beer glasses. Mr.. Harvey has signed a
stipulation with the excise board not to
allow any women or woman to drink any
intoxicating liquors or drinks Of any sort on
any part OF the premises The excise board
will Investigate the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
Verdict Expected Late Today.

The entire session of Criminal Court No.
today was occupied with the summing-up
arguments of counsel in the case of Hamil-
ton 8. Perrine. tried on a charge of false
pretenses, the outcome of the Issuing Of
policies of life insurance aggregating &c.
900 to Mr. Theodore j. Mayer. 1t Is ex-
pected that a verdict will be rendered late
today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
Wills Submitted for Probate.

The will of William ]. Nelson, dated De-
cember 8, 1861, was filed today for probate.
His estate Is left to his wife, Mary Newell
Nelson, who is named executrix.
By the terms of the will Of Jane Tolson.
dated August IS, 1902, and also filed today,
the estate, upon the death of the husband
Of the testatrix, is to be sold and the pro-
ceeds divided among the members of her
Immediate family. A. E. L. Leckie Is named
executor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
Mrs. Friday Granted a Divorce.

Justice Hagner, in Equity Court No. l..
has signed a decree granting Emma May
Friday a divorce from William F. Friday,
also known as William F. Standbach, be-
cause of infdelity. BY the terms Of the de-
cree the maiden name, Rollins, Of the petiA
toner is restored to her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
GAIN FLESH
An Absolute Necessity
in Many Cases.
A Decrease In Weight FIRE.
quently Indicates a
Decline.
Our Modern Rebuilder, Vinol, Will
Help You Do 1t.
THE WAY 1T ACTS ON A DE-
PLETED CONSTITUTION IS
SIMPLY MARVELLOUS.

Are you getting thin? II you are you had better
watch yourself. Take vinol. 1t will build you up
quickly and surely.
healthy man does not vary much from wear to
year in his weight This is as 1t should be. vinoI
enables the organs of the body to renew fesh mus,
Gle tissue. bone structure and attends to purifying
the great vital current Of the human system. the
blood.
yinol contains the active curative properties of
CodLver on in a highly concentrated state, and is
the most wonderful tonic that we have ever had
anything to do with.
vinol acts upon the stomach in a beneficial way,
enabling to obtain for itself the necessary ingre-
dents from the food that is taken into 1t to build
up the pure, healthy body and increase the weight
Mr.. II. NJ. stufell. who is wen-known passen-
ger tranman on the Boston and Maine railroad,
suffered. as many railroad men DO. with kidney and
other troubles. He writes follows:
MY kidneys troubled me a great deal my bow
els were very irregular, had great distress In my
stomach suffered with bilious headaches had no
appetite, could not sleep nights and was losing
flesh rapidly. began to take vinol. I am now on
my tN'-d bottle, and 1t is doing wonders for NE
My kidneys g. better. my bowels are again regu,
more headaches. And for appetite don't speak
Of It; sleep like a top and have gained thirteen
pounds. lou count me always to recon.
msnd vinoi AZ the king OF medicines"
With many such testimonials as
the above coming before us, it is not
strange that we indorse Vinol as
strongly as we do. We unhesitat-
ingly agree to return to any one who
has taken Vinol and is not satisfied
that it has accomplished all that we
claim for 1t every cent that they have
paid us for this remedy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
Referred to Harbormaster,

Rear Admiral Terry. commandant Of the
Washington navy yard, has requested the
Commissioners to secure the removal Of the
steamer Jane Moseley from the wharf at
the foot Of Sd street southeast. It is
claimed the steamer occupies one third of
the narrow channel, and is consequently an
obstruction to navigation. The Commits
sioners have referred the matter to the
harbormaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
Child Bitten hv Dog.

Russell McCluskey, three and half years
old. of 1910 Fort street, Brookand, was
bitten by a dog this morning and slightly
injured about the left hand. The dog will
be sent to the pound
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

A gasoline stove exploded In the house OF
William McCracken, TBS 5th street north
west. this morning. About SO damage to
the furniture resulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

Children's Spring weight Knit Shirts,
full regular made gar
ments. Sizes 6 months to 4 Z5C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

Children's Nazareth Waists, with strap
ped seams and two rows Of 80
buttons. Sizes from to - II SC
years. Special tomorrow for 1OSe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

The body of an infant was found this
morning in the rear OF 1907 @ street north
west. A policeman had 1t removed to the
morgue and the coroner gave the peces-
sary death certificate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

GIRLS SCHOOL APRONS, Of white
India linon, with bibs and bretelles,
with Hamburg inserting,
and some trimmed with N~
lace. Sizes to IA years. .HWC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

Point Esprit and La Tosca Net, As inches
wide, which are in high
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price 75c. yard, for. ... >Ss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

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deep cambria ruffles and q
felled seams. All sizes. INC
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

''Scanty recognition has been given to the
influence of Ireland for religion throughout
Europe Her faith strengthened her love
of liberty and when the days OF trial came
upon her Ireland gave to the world an ex-
ample unparalleled of what honest men may
bear for God and patriotism.
1.-The world may never see Ireland other
than theland of sorrows. but as she moves
on her dolorous way the world will know
that she suffers for God and country and
the story of Ireland will be the inspiration
of suffering humanity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

Beautiful Liberty Satin and Fancy Rib
bons, the correct styles for
this seasons wear. Instead VSr
of 35c. yard-tomorrow at. AOSe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
leading Afro=Americans. The fact that he

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

The popular POINT VENICE LACES,
In a new assortment of patterns.
at sui 1asse USUALLY 2ald, r semcr z3Mc
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-04

state vs.. Ebert Caldwell and Ben Davy
assault with intent TO kill; state vs. The
National Home Building Co; state vs.
Sarah Boaz. assault with intent to kill:
state VS.. Paul Ludwig, horse stealing;
state ex rel, VS.. Lester Boyer, bastardy;
state vs.. ]. y. Crouch threat to kill;
state VS.. John Doe and Richard Roe,
burglary and larceny-the defendants in
this case are Joe Smith and George Scott
and at the preliminary hearing the case
against Smith was dismissed; state ex
rel, VS. Charles NJ. Hanton, bastardy;
state VS. John Bell, assault; state VS..
Chas. Bowman, burglary and larceny;
state VS.. L. NJ. Cox, forgery; state ex
rel VS. J. J. Ackerman, Injunction; state
VS.. John Hanson. obtaining money under
false pretenses. state VS.. F. c. Merritt,
jail breaking; state VS.. ]. H Bailou,
grand larceny; state VS.. A. II. Miller,
murder; state VS.. James Williams, as
sault with intent to kill; state VS.. Rol-
land B. Wagstaff assault; state VS.. Chas.
Evans, aiding and assisting prisoners to
escape; state vs. Bell Tines, assault with
intent to kill; state VS.. John Doe and
Richard Roe, alias Ed Bonham and A.
L. Williams, burglary; state VS.. Ralph
Balm, murder; state VS.. Ed Scriven and
VIM Moul, robbery.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-04
BRICK BUILDING
FOR EAST DOUGLAS
F.D.AIey and George Henry
VIII Erect Block.
TO BE FIFTY FOOT FRONT
New EdifCe VIII Be Used for
Business Purpose.

When F. D. Alley and George Henry,
who own fifty feet OF ground. twenty-five
feet each, on the northwest corner Of
EmDoria and Douglas avenues. complete
their buildings that side of the street
viii lie entirely devoid Of any one or two
story frame shacks, as at present. The
cost Of the two new buildings. or rather
OF the one, as they win be side by side,
viii be between $4,000 and $4,000.
Work on the plans win be given out
shortly, but the erection Of the buildings
will probably not occur until next spring
Originally it was Mr. Alleys intention
10 erect a building on the twenty-five feet
Of ground he owns last spring. When he
found that Mr. Henry, who owns the ad-
Joining twenty-five feet, was also desir-
Gus of building, but not until the COM
ing spring, 1t was decided to put both IN
al once.
The buildings as now planned viii ex-
tend to the alley in the rear. Plans VIII
be made for a three story structure, al
though the exact height has not yet been
decided upon. II each is not built to a
height of three stories at first, two viii
be built in such a manner that a third
floor can be easily added.
The present buildings which occupy the
two lots are a two-story frame building
occupied by the Watson grocery store;
a one-story building occupied by a barber
shop, and another one-stcry building oc-
cupied by Rumboldt's bakery.
Mr.. Alley has but just completed small
frame building to the rear of the one
occupied by the grocery store. 1t viii
be removed when the time is ripe for
putting up the new buildings.
The new edifices viii be built of brick
Pressed brick will be used in finishing
ND the front of the building. Big plate
glass windows viii be installed and ev-
erything will be as up-to-date as business
blocks are now being put together
The upper floors of the buildings VIII
be partitioned off for office apartments.