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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
SERIOUS CHARGES.
Dennis Twomey. Hsll for Alleged Rob
berry md Assault.

A young man Mannad Dennis Twomey,
whose home 10 In South Washington, was
arrested this morning By Precinct Detective
ReiRhart and held on charges Of robbery
and assault. 1t - alleged that he 10 the
man who called at the secondhand store
Of ]. L. Frank in SoutA Washington Tues
day night and robbe6cand assaulted him.
1t is charged thatsuwomey sold an alleged
stolen watch to the dealer for $15 and that
when he called forJit Tuesday night he was
told by the merchants that the timepiece
had been turned over tospolice headquarters,
as It was claimed By Salvatore Hobbs
This. 1t is alleged. 1angered the customer.
1t was reported by the secondhand dealer
that the young man then snatched two sill
yer watches and ran from the store. One
of the timepieces was sold in a store two
doors from wheEe Frank is in business.
Later at night. Frank charges. Twomey
returned to his place Of business. knocked
him down and attempted to take his money
from him. Frank drew his revolver and
tried to shoot, but was unable to discharge
1t. Twomey, 1t Is charged, damaged a
Pennsylvania railroad engine some time
ago.. Because of his alleged conduct at the
roundhouse of the company warrant al
leging malicious mischief was sworn out
against him. The prisoner denies the
charges against him. He WAS photographed
at headquarters today and will be taken to
the Police Court tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Bill Bailey Coming Home.

"Bill Bailey" will come home next Sun
day night after his third annual outing at
Chesapeake Beach. "Bill" is having a fine
time at the beach. and 1t is only because of
the pleadings Of his better half that he in
tends to shorten his stay. He left here
last Saturday on the private car of the
officers Of the road and took a freight car
filed with ice and provisions enough to
last a month. The two cars were placed at
the terminus of the road from where they
would be in plain view of the thousands of
excursionists and the inscription on the
cars, Bill Bailey's Third Annual Tea Par
ty,'' has attracted the attention of almost
every visitor to the beach since the arrival
of the party.
Those who compose the party are Charles
P. Bailey, Joseph Bailey. James A. Glenn.
BENJAMIN Ecklof, Benjamin Russell, Sam
uel Cooley, Maurice Stallings and Charles
Weldon. Mr.. Eckloff has complete charge
of the contents of the freight car and his
companions are continually boasting OF the
surprises he has on the table for them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Tug Being Overhauled.

The United States naval tug Tecumseh,
one Of the tow boats attached to the navy
yard here, has been at the navy yard at
Portsmouth. Va, for several weeks re-
ceiving a general overhauling Of boiler and
machinery. During her absence the naval
tug Rocket has taken her place. The
Rocket Is built more on the lines of a
lighter than a tug and Is larger than the
Tecumseh, but not so powerful or speedy.
She Is new boat. having been built for
naval usages by Pusey & Jones of Will
mington in 1900. She Is a vessel Of 26O
tons displacement. Is 81 feet long. q feet
wide and 5n feet deep. She has steel
hull and her speed is about 10 knots an
hour. The Rocket will be in service in the
river for several weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
echo Club" Formed.

jolly crowd Of persons spent the Fourth
at Glen Echo and enjoyed the day SO much
that permanent organization was formed.
to be called the Echo Club" General B.
F. Hawkes. was elected president and Prot.
]. Fraise Richards. historian. Short talks
were made by Colonel L. D. Bumpus, Gen.
eral Hawkes. and Prof. Richards Among
those present were Col. L. D. Bumpus and
wife, Miss Edna Bumpus, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mont. Bumpus, Mr.. and Mrs j. K. Duncan.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Ward, Mr.. Geo. Ora
ham, Mr.. Chatfield, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Parker, Mrs B. F. Graham, Mr. F. c. Dieu-
donne, Mr.. and Mrs. N. K. Boerem, Mr..
and Mrs. Muller Mr.. and Mrs. McCreery,
Col. and Mrs. VIM. E. Emerson, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIII Davis General and Mrs B. F.
Hawkes., Mrs. Lucy Gardner, Mr.. Mont
gomery Parker, Mr.. and Mrs. D. W. Parker,
Misses Helen Reeve, Cheshire and Nc
Creepy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Closes Season With Social Program

The class for the comparative study of
religions, which meets on Sunday morn
ings in the Unitarian Church, closed the
present season with a social at the home
Of its secretary, Mrs. Daniel Paul, recent
ly. About forty members and friends were
present The evenings program consisted
of songs by Mrs Nissen, brief sketch of
the work done during the year, by Mrs.
Paul; reading from the Indian epic, Ram
ayana. by Mrs. Verrill; a reading of sew
eral poems from Saracenic literature. by
Mr.. w. g. Goddard; humorous treatment
of the Code Of Hammerabi; talk about
Jewish literature, by Rev. Mr.. Pierce and
an original poem by the president, Mr..
Steele.
The class will take up the study of Jew
ish people in the autumn, resuming its ses-
sions September IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Tug Pride to Be Repaired.

The tug George w. Pride, which was sunk
at her moorings at the ferry wharf in AL
exandr,a Monday night to keep her from
being burned up, is being raised under the
direction Of Capt A. ]. Fair her owner.
The bow of the tug is out Of the water,
but her stern is submerged. With the aid
of pile driving machine the stern of the
tug is 10 he raised above the surface of the
water 50 that the water can be pumped out.
The extent of the injuries done the Pride by
the flames cannot be ascertained until she
is raised and inspected.
Repairs to the tug will be made at once
SO that She can take up a charter made the
day before She was burned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Public School Medical Inspection

The Commissioners today approved the
recommendations Of DR.. William C. Wood
ward. health officer, and the board Of edu-
cation, that certain amendments be made
to the regulations governing the medical
inspection Of public schools in the District
of Columbia. The amendments adopted
consist Of changes Ina the wording Of the
various sections, the addition Of more spe-
cifc rules relating to diseases and various
other details calculated to make more ef-
fective the operation of the regulations.
The amendments to the regulations have
pals, the members Of the board Of educa-
ton and DR.. woodward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Where Waterfall Meets Skv.

Down near the lower end of the Blue
Ridge mountain range, an hours ride be-
low Asheville, N. c., the Pennsylvania rail-
road leaves the main line of the Southern
at Hendersonville. Winding its way for
forty miles back and up into the noun
tains. at first roughly. then ruggedly pic
turesque, 1t reaches its terminus at Lake
Toxaway, the gateway to the estate of the
Toxaway Company. where are located four
hotels of the Toxaway system surrounded
by what seems like a4realiZation OF fairy
land. The altitude makes the weather de-
hghtful even in midsummer, the average
summer temperature being less than 20 de-
grees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Summer Fishing Season Opens.

Summer fishing in the Potomac is about
to begin. The fishermen who make their
homes here are preparing to go down the
river with their nets in order to have them
overheard by the middle of this month. The
pungy Ella Hill, the vanguard of the fish
ing fleet, left Alexandria yesterday under
the command of Capt. Frank Dixon She
will go down the river to the vicinity of
Blackstone's Island and Capt. Dixon will
put his nets in the water there. The
schooner Ada Ballinger, the 1attie Faunce
and several other vessels are here fitting
out for the fishery. The catch of these boats
will be sent to the local market
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
CITY AND DISTRICT.

William H. Macaboy, thirty years old
whose home Is at 1877 Valley street. was
treated at the Emergency Hospital last
night for stab wounds in both legs. He
told the police that he was cut with pen
knife in the vicinity of 14th street and
Pennsylvania avenue.
Mr. Samuel Fillius, business man OF
Congress Heights. has plans prepared for
the erection of a handsome business place
and residence combined on Nichols avenue
and Philadelphia street, Congress Heights,
TO cost about $4,000
sixteen-year-o colored domestic,
named Emma Thurman, was arrested this
morning by Detectives Peck and Pratt and
locked up to answer a charge of theft. She
was employed at the house of James Mat
tison. 800 II street northwest. and last Sun
day morning, while her employer was read
ing, II is charged. she took $40 from the
pocket of his coat, which was hanging on
a chair. She took the money to her home,
ri Pierce street. where the detectives say
they recovered ii this morning. The police
say the youthful prisoner admitted her
guilt. and said she did not know why she
took the money. She will be tried in the
Police Court tomorrow.
John Forest colored. twenty-nine years
old was overcome by the heat yesterday
afternoon near East Capitol and 18th
streets. He was taken to the Washington
Asylum Hospital.
Frank Donovan. twelve years old an in
mate of St Joseph's Orphan Asylum was
thrown from his bicycle near 14th and X
streets northwest yesterday afternoon.
when his wheel came in contact with an
automobile operated by George Washing
ton colored. The injured boy was taken
TO the Emergency Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
PRECAUTIONS TAKEN.
Fire Equipment and Life Preservers
Aboard Vessels Reinspected.

As an additional protection against fre
aboard the steamers plying on the Potomac,
number of them are being equipped with
modern metallic fire extinguishers, and the
crews Of the boats are being drilled in their
use. Under orders from the steamboat in
spectors. all the fre-fghting apparatus
aboard the steamers have been overhaulcd
and put in order for Immediate use and
weekly fire drills are being held.
A short time ago the inspectors were in
the city, and went over the steamers. re-
inspecting life preservers and boats It Is
stated that the vessels here are reported
the fullest extent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
RE-E1EcTED PRESIDENT.
Gen. Boynton Again Chosen by Board
Of Education.


The board Of education held its first meet
ing Of tho new school year at the Franklin
building last evening. The old officers were
reelected for the present year as follows:
President. Gen. H. v. Boynton; vice presi-
dent J. Holdsworth Gordon; secretary, w.
F. Rodrick.
ing committees for the present year as fol-
lows:
On rules and by-laws-Bundy, Mrs. West,
Parker.
Ways, means and supplies-Boynton, Par
ker. Mrs. Francis.
Buildings. repairs and sanitation-Kings-
man, Gordon. Mrs. Francis.
Normal and high schools and scholar
ships-iordon. Boynton, Bundy.
Teachers and janitorstMrs West. Kings
man. PundY.
Textbooks-Parker, Kingsman, Gordon.
Industrial education and special instruc-
tion-Mrs. Francis, Kingsman Mrs. West.
Military affairs-Parker, Gordon, Boynton.
Bundy
Mr.. Arthur Tasker was appointed teacher
Of mathematics and physics in the Central
High School; A. W. Miller teacher of book
keeping and business arithmetic in the
Business High School; Miss Josie Dobson.
teacher Of physical culture; Miss Arbella
Johnson. teacher, first grade, twelfth d.
vision.
Promotions Of teachers were announced
as follows:
F. Suffer-, from $3.50 to 81, 600 per annum. M.
Burns and ]. ]. Rothermel, from $500 to
$3.50 per annum B. Guillaume and c. M.
Thomas, from $3.50 to $500 per annum. N.
e. Weatherless. from $3.50 to 1916 per an
mum. 4. McColm and J. c. Butler. from
1926 to $3.50 per annum. NJ. Dean, M. Brew
er and L Hay, from $500 to $685. per an
num- M: R. Wallace. w. Foley and w.
Phelps. from $7T5 to $500 per annum. A.
A. Jones and ]. Finckel. from $3.50 to $775
Per annum. s. P. Lynch. from 500 to $3.50
per annum. X. Tindall. l. NJ. Campbell.
from $3.50 to 500 per annum. E. M. Per-
kins. from $3.50 to 1915 per annum. Garnet
Wilkinson and c. g. Shipper. from $500 to
$3.50 per annum. d. w. Fisher, from $500
to 5000 pei annum.
M. Cromwell was transferred from the
eleventh to the twelfth division, ]. w.
Huntsberger. from the Eastern to the
Western High School, and M. L. William
son was assigned a second grade model
teacher in the twelfth division.
The announcement was made of an ex-
animation in physical training for teach
ers on Monday, September u. On the same
date the next meeting Of the board will be
held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Damage Suit in Prospect.

Steps have been taken In the Probate
Court to proceed by suit at law against a
local street railway company to recover
damages on account of the death of Jacob
Fainburg. the little boy who was recently
Killed by an electric car. Samuel Fain-
burg the father of the deceased. began the
proceedings by presenting petition to the
Probate Court. setting forth the details of
the accident, and asking that the court ap-
point him or some other proper person ad-
ministrator or the estate. empowered to file
suit for the recovery of damages. Attor-
neys Lambert & Baker represent Mr. Fain-
burg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Increase in Pension.

Upon recommendation OF the police pen
sion board, concurred in by Major Sylves-
ter. the Commissioners have decided to in
crease the pension of Private A. H. Craw-
ley from $50 month to $40 month for
the period Of one year. beginning July /,
1904.
Private Crawley. 1t is stated, is now In q
sanitarium at Saranac Lake and It Is be-
lieved by his physician at that resort that
the officer can be permanently cured of his
disabilities with sufilcient time The In.
crease In pension for one year IL made Ia
order to assist the policeman as much aa
possible In his efforts to regain hio health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Fined for Discharging Fireworks.

Following his conviction in the District
branch of the Police Court today on a
charge of violating the police regulations
by dischargng fireworks without having
first secured a permit. Elmer H. Bailey Of
1887 11th street southeast paid fine Of
$40 imposed on him by Judge Scott Frank
Mcfarland. a next door neighbor of Bailey,
who resides at 1926 11th street southeast,
reported to Judge Scott that his father was
quite Ill and had been SO for sometime. and
Notwithstanding that he so informed Bailey
the latter began discharging cannon crack
ers Thursday last. and continued the up
roar until Monday night
Bailey denied the charge made against
him by Mcfarland. but the latter was cor
roborated by William Taylor of 1926 18th
street southeast, and Judge Scott acted as
stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Judiciary Park Band Concert.

Following is the program of the United
States Engineer Band for the concert at
Judiciary Square, tomorrow, at 100 D. M,
Julius Hamper, chief musician:
!. March. The Main Chance" Schremser.
2. Overture, The Barber of Seville"
Rossini.
D. Flower song, Heart and Flowers,
Tobani.
T. Waltz. Princess Bonnie ....... Spencer
Selection, "Ernani' Verdi.
O Duet for two comets, Drift My Bark"
kuchren.
BY Principal Musician Wintermyer and Mu-
sician Phillips.
T. Selection. Bedelia" ....................Su Sutton.
D. Medley, Popular Kentucky Songs"
Boettger.
Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
The Weems Steamboat Co.
A 25 Per Cent Reduction of Our

Five trips weekly between Washington
and Baltimore. Telephone 745.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Marshall Han at
10 q. m. 2:3O and Gas pm. Indian Head at
$50 pm.
Steamers for River View at 10, ii am
1870 215, $50, o. $50, 6:45 and pm
Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 m. and 2;30 pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont ana
intermediate landings It am.
Norfolk and Washington steamer LOT
Fortress Monroe and Norfolk at $50 p
Steamer Louise leaves 32d and canal for
Great Falls at $50 am.
Trains leave District line station Tor
Chesapea Beach at 0:25 and II am. $50,
$50 AS and 0:i5 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07

At the request Of Commissioner Macfar-
land, Acting Director H. c. Rizer Of the
geological survey today suggested the
names of three persons deemed suitable to
act as delegates from the District to the
seventh annual session Of the American
Mining Congress, to be held in Portland,
Greg. August ~ to q. Mr.. Rizer suggests
F. L. Ransome Of the geological survey be
designated as the Districts delegates. It
is understood that the Commissioners will
appoint the gentlemen named to serve as
delegates to the mining congress-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Changes In Buoyage.

The following changes in buoyage in
Chesapeake bay are reported by Comman-
der McCrea and are Of Importance to ma
riners here:
Chesapeake bay. main ship channel. Va.
Middle ground. north end buoy, No. 8. was
changed from a first-class nun to a gas
buoy, showing fixed white light, July 1.
Quarantine buoys, Cape Charles Va.
1saacs shoal buoy, No. 4, a third-class
nun, found adrift was replaced, July 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Delegates to National Association.

At a recent meeting of the Master Plumb
ers' Association the following members
were elected delegates and alternates to at
tend the twenty-second annual convention
of the National Association Of Master
Plumbers. to be held in st. Louis. Mo-,
September 6. and 8. 1904.
Delegates-Jos. r.. Quinter, D. ]. Murphy
w. D. Nolan. VIM. Conradis, C. E. Barrick
VIM. Koch, l.. ]. Mangan: alternates-J. c.
Darnall, T. o. May, G. w. Haines, W. J.
Mooney. p. F. Hannah. Samuel Artx
OConnor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Hawaii Represented.

Morris Kohokolio, Hawaiian, was
charged jointly with Thomas Smith and
Hessie Sissel with being Migrants and hav-
Ing no fixed place of residence. From Po-
licemen Fraser and Smith the court learned
that the trio were found asleep in a vacant
house on 18th street southwest last night.
The Hawaiian said he came here several
months ago, became stranded, and Is now
awaiting funds from home. He was re-
leased on his personal bonds and placed In
the custody of Agent Massie of the Pris-
oners' Aid Society. who will make some
provision for his support until he receives
money from home.
Smith and Sssel said they were on their
way to Baltimore to go to work and they
were released on their personal bonds. with
the understanding that they will leave here
today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
Decree by Consent of Parties.

By consent of the parties to the cause
Justice Gould has signed decree in con-
nection with the proceedings for mainte-
nance recently Instituted by Mary A. John
ston against Albert P. Johnston. The lat
ter, in making answer to his wife's bill of
complaint, denied every allegation of i'm
proper conduct on his part, but expressed
his willingness to provide for her and their
daughter. The decree awards Mrs John
ston $75 a month for the support Of herself
and daughter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07

A report coming from Carter's creek. Va,
states that Charles Dunstan. cook Of the
schooner Magnolia, was accidentally drown
ed a few days ago. Dunstan was engaged
In throwing stone from the schooner on
the riprap foundations for the Russ Rock
light station in the Rappahannock and fell
overheard. Efforts were made to rescue
the man. but without success. Dunstan
Il is stated. resided in Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
ELECTRIC CAR TRACKS.
Hearing to Be Granted Post Office Of
fcials Tomorrow.

0c1alS tomorrow.
The District Commissioners today notified
Postmaster Merritt. representing the city
post office and the Post Office Department,
that they will grant a hearing tomorrow
morning at II o'clock relative to the de-
partments protest against the laying Of
tracks and the operation of the cars Of
the Washington, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon railway along 10Th street. The pro-
test against this route was filed with the
Commissioners yesterday, when Postmaster
General Payne informed the local authori-
ties that Postmaster Merritt would repre-
sent the department in the matter.
The reason for such short notice Of the
hearing, the Commissioners state, is that
Commissioners West and Biddle expect to
be out OF the city for few days after to-
morrow. and 1t Is deemed advisable to have
the matter presented and settled as quickly
as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
LOCAL MENTION.
IMUsEMENTs TONIGHT

Academy-"Uncle Toms Cabin" pm.
Chevy Chase Lake-Concert by Marine
Band and dancing.
Loeffler's lawn. $3.50 Brightwood avenue
Barbecue and lawn fete.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07

Geo. Seymour. colored, twenty-four years
old. resident of Anacostia, arrived here
last night from Atlantic City and was SO
sick that he had to be taken from a train.
He was suffering from an attack of heart
trouble and was taken to the Emergency
Hospital for treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
James Bayly Improving.

James Bayly, the ten-year-old son Of
Mrs H. G. BayIy of 1923 A street southeast,
who was so severely burned about the face
and neck at Randle Park July 4. is resting
quietly at Providence Hospital. 1t was
feared his eyesight would be injured, but
the surgeons at the hospital say he will be
all right in a few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07

$1.OO to Harper's Ferry and Martins
burg, 500 to Cumberland, and return, via
d. & o. r. R., leaving Washington 500
am, Sunday, July 10. Fine opportunity
for country outing.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07

Harry Levy, twelve years old, got In the
way of a street car on 9TH street about 6
o'clock last night and was knocked down.
He was only slightly injured and was able
to go to his home at TO M street northwest
without assistance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
$500 Seashore Excursions,
5000

Every Friday and Saturday until Sep
TENDER 10, Pennsylvania railroad will sell
weekend seashore excursion tickets to At
lantic City, Cape May, Sea Isle City and
Ocean City, good until the following Tues
day inclusive, at rate of $500 for the round
trip. The only all-rail line.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
$1,000 Niagara Falls Excursion.

The Pennsylvania railroad will run a per-
sonally conducted excursion to Niagara
Pullman parlor cars leaves Washington at
500 am. $1,000 for the round trip, ticket
good for ten days. Address b. M. New
bold, P. A. S. E. D., 18th and G SITS, for de-
scriptive pamphlet.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07

Coroner hewitt was called upon this
morning to investigate the death of Frank
Knighton. forty years old. who was found
dead in bed at his home, 1915 9th street
northwest. The coroner found that death
had resulted from natural causes, and a
certificate was given accordingly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
$1,000 Niagara Falls and Return

p. q o. II. X. Special train standard
coaches and parlor cars. leaving Washing
ton 700 am. July 10, via Philadelphia and
picturesque Lehigh Valley route. Tickets
good for ten days. Stopovers returning
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
It's Quality is Supreme.

Other butter suffers from being exposed
Elk Grove. put up in air-tight cartons, is
guarded against impurities. Retains its
purity and richness indefinitely. At grocers'.
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