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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-07
CHARGES AGAINST CROFT.
Policeman to Show Cause Why He
Should Not Be Removed.

Upon the recommendation of Commits
sioner West the Commissioners today d.
rected Major Sylvester to prefer written
charges against Private Samuel A. Croft of
the metropolitan police force, and afford
that officer opportunity to show cause
before the police trial board why he should
not be removed from the police force.
This action is taken in accordance with
an opinion submitted by Corporation Coun-
sci Duvall, relative to the status in the
police department of Private Croft. which
opinion was referred to in The Star last
Saturday afternoon.
In his opinion, Mr.. Duvall calls attention
to the fact that Samuel A. Croft has been
sentenced to two years in the penitentiary
and a fine of $4,000. upon conviction on a
charge of conspiracy; that Croft has enter
ed his appeal to the Court of Appeals and
has given a supersedeas bond, the legal eff
feet of which is to suspend the execution of
the sentence-the Judgment Of conviction in
the meantime remaining against him. Con-
tinuing, the corporation counsel says:
IF the Court of Appeals should find error
in the proceedings of the trial court it
would grant a new trial. otherwise it would
affirm the Judgment of the lower court. In
other words, there is now standing against
Private Samuel A. Croft a judgment adj
judging him guilty of conspiracy.
Il am OF the opinion that the fact of the
supersedeas appeal in his case would not
prevent proceeding for his removal from
the metropolitan police force"
Mr.. Duvall cites the provision of law for
the removal of member of the police
force. to the effect "that no removal from
the police force shall be made except on
written charges and after an opportunity
for defense on the part of the person
against whom such charges may be made"
AS was stated in Saturdays Star, Gron
was suspended from the force last June,
but has been receiving his regular salary
as an officer ever since that time, although
performing no service to the department.
It Is expected that the police trial board
will appoint an early date for the hearing
OF the case against Private Croft
It is anticipated that the police trial board
will not go into the testimony given before
the Supreme Court Of the District of Co
lumbfa in the case of Private Groff, but
that the question to be determined will be
whether or not he has been convicted of
felony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-07
DEATH OF UNION VETERAN.
De Witt P. Cowl, Division Chief in Pat
emit Office. Passes Away.

Mr.. De Witt P. Cowl. for thirty-ave years
an employe of the patent Office and for the
past twenty-five years chief of the appli-
cation room, died Sunday morning last at
the residence of his daughter, Mrs. John A.
Sweeney, No. 113 Sth street southeast, from
a complication of diseases.
Mr.. Cowl was born near Syracuse. N. Y,
November 6. 1913, but had lived in Wash
ington since the close Of the war. He was
q Union veteran Of tie civil war. When a
mere boy of fifteen he enlisted with one of
the New York artillery companies. His
long experience and his familiarity with
the general Office business made him par
ticularly valuable in the patent Office. He
belonged to the Grand Army Of the Republic
and to the Masonic order. His nature was
kindly and generous and he was endeared
to all who knew him.
He leaves two children, Mr.. Benjamin q.
Cowl and Mrs John A. Sweeney, both of
this city. Funeral services will be held
tomorrow at o'clock at the residence of
Mrs. Sweeney and the remains will be in
tered at Congressional cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-07
THE MAKING OF MANHOOD.
Theme Treated in Series Of Sermons BY
Rev. II. Ross Fishburn.

Under the auspices of the Mems Club q
series of sermons was recently inaugurated
at the Mount Pleasant Congregational
Church by the pastor, Rev. M. Ross Fish
burn. The Making of Manhood" is the
general theme OF the course and the SUBJ
ject of the opening sermon yesterday was
'"rhe Search for Model"
The pastor took for his text the question
of Pharaoh. as given in Genesis, xii:3S
Can we find such one as this is. man
whom the spirit of God isr' In introducing
the subject he said:
"Diogenes. with sheer upon his lip. went
through the streets of Athens in broad
day. flashing the light of lantern In the
faces Of the passers-by, saying, I seek a
mani That was the contemptuous con-
duct of one who wished to show his dis
dain for the men he saw about him. Pha-
raoh's inquiry was prompted by an entirely
different motive"
Continuing, he said. in part:
Twenty centuries after Pharaoh asked
his question, and four hundred years after
Diogenes uttered his satirical words Pen
thus PLATE entered a judgment hall In
Jerusalem bringing with him Man CROWN
ed with a wreath of thorns and said, 1se-
hold the Man!
I'm this Man of Nazareth. who was the
head of our humanity and the likeness in
flesh and blood of what He who created US
desires each Of our race to become, visa )nl
ana courage anu temperance ana JuSti ,es
found full expression. We are told that
Alexander the Great was never with Dur a
copy of the Had. and Achilles, the hero of
the Had. became the model after which
Alexander shaped his life. Alexander car
ried the Had. you men Of this church and
this city may carry the gospels, and there
you may look into the face and study the
life OF Jesus Christ the perfect man. the
model. for whom the world searched in the
twilight of many troubled centuries.'
The subjects of the remainder of the
series are as follows:
March 13-"What Every Man Should
Know
March 20-"Guarding the Castle"
March 27-"Out of Darkness"
April 10-"When Strong Men Meet
April 1.-THE Breaking OF Idols
April 24-s'What Strength Is For
May 1-sWho Would Be King"
May S-"The Doubt Of Honest Mem"
May 1.-THE Attitude Invincible.,'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-07
REMAINS CREMATED.
Prof. Craven's Last Wishes Carried Out
bv His Friends.

The remains of Prof. Andrew F. Craven.
whose funeral took place from All Souls
Unitarian Church Saturday afternoon. were
taken to Baltimore Saturday evening,
where they were cremated, in accordance
with the expressed wish of Prof. Craven
before his death. MFR. and Mrs. Koehler of
st. Louis, Mo-, son-in-law and daughter.
respectively. of the deceased, who accom-
panied the remains to Baltimore, have re-
turned to this city with the urn containing
the ashes Of the dead professor. The urn
has been temporarily deposited with I'm
dertaker Riley until final conclusion has
been reached on the part Of the relatives
as to where the ashes will be inferred. 1t
is thought to be altogether probable, how
ever, that interment will be made in St.
Louis, the home of Mrs. Koehler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-07
Satisfactory Progress "a laattle SHIP.

The Navy Department. has been IN
formed that most satisfactory progress is
being made with the battle ships Connec-
ticut and Louisiana, the former under
construction at the navy Yard, New York,
and the latter under construction at the
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry
Dock Company. The Louisiana Is ahead
OF the Connecticut. and both vessels are
much ahead of the record hitherto made
for vessels Of their class. It is expected
will be compromising glory for the naval
constructors In the fact that no govern
ment-buflt vessel has attained the prog
rese OF completion that has been attained
on the Connecticut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-07
NELSON BARNARD DEAD.
Supreme Court Justice Receives News
of Brothers. Demise.

Justice Barnard of the Supreme Court Of
the District Of Columbia has been notified
that his brother. Nelson Barnard died yes
terday at his home in Porter county, Ind.
Justice Barnard will leave the city this
evening in order to be in attendance at the
funeral. which will occur at O'Clock next
Wednesday afternoon. In consequence. Cir
cult Court No. / was adjourned this after
noon until next Monday.
The deceased was born in Wayne county,
Ind. seventy-four years ago. He was
highly esteemed by all-who knew him. and
at one, time served as a member of the
Indiana legislature. Mr.. Barnard had been
ailing slightly for several years. but his
condition was aggravated the first of last
month by fall, that caused a fracture of
one Of his hips. One son, Orlando, survives
Mr.. Barnard. his wife and other children
being deceased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-07
DEFERRED UNTIL TOMORROW.
Hearing in Suit Against Former Pen
sion Commissioners Evans.

Trial of the suit-at-law to recover dam
ages in the sum of 100000 instituted by
Henry-D. Phillips. an attorney. against. III.
Clay Evans. formerly commissioner of pen
sions. set for today before Chief Justice
Clabaugh and a jury in Circuit Court No.
g was postponed until tomorrow The suit
is based on the action of Mr.. Evans, as
commissioner of pensions. IN debarring Mr..
Phillips from practicing before the pension
bureau. The commissioner. 1t is said. was
overruled in the matter by the Secretary
of the Interior
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-07
Laznes. Among Recruiting sergsants.

Reports received at the adjutant generals
Office show that the recruiting service Of
the army needs closer supervision. Some OF
the sergeants In charge Of recruiting offices
are careless in their conduct. bearing and
Dress They fall to appear In regulation
after generally. Steps will be taken to
remedy the fault.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-07

Lonnie Lawrence Dennis. ten.year-old
coloTed boy Of Atlanta. Ca. delivered q
sermon before tho congregation Of the
Metropolitan A. n. q. Church yesterday
afternoon. His text YVES ssThe Conversion
Of Saul Of Tarsus," and Il IL said he dis
GUESSED his topic with nuency and Impress
tseness far beyond his years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-07
S3.08 Go-carts, S2.4S.

Light-runnfng and well-constructed
Folding Go-Carts. with steel gearing and
RUBBER TIRED WHEELS. Per-.
forated wooden back and seat. These are
light in weight, yet strong and durable
and must not be COMPOUNDED with the
heavy, cumbersome affairs advertised
as great bargains elsewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-07
.12Ac Handkerchief. SC

A purchase of 1000 dozen Women's
Pure Linen Initial Handkerchief to sell
at this astonishingly low price tomor-
row. and as long as the lot lasts. The
reason is this: They were made in Ire
land and sent to this country in their
natural condition. without laundering.
If Numbered, the price would not be
less than 121ac. each.
All letterS-three styles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-07
soc. KimOnas, Csc.

A purchase OF 100 dozen of the pref
test Kimonas you'll see anywhere, and
for which you'd naturally expect to pay
SOC. The material is Of lawn, in neat
polka dot, stripes and figures, with plain
borders and double yokes.
Sizes 80 to A.
Choice tomorrow at 25c each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-07

It pays to read the want columns OF The
through them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-07
At THE YH!IlaH0UsE
Canal Commissioner Hecker
Confers With th5Pqesident.
Hds
FRANCHISE TRANSFER
IT MAY NOT TAKE PLACE FOB
SIX WEEKss
Mr.. Cromwell, the Company's Attorney,
Scouts the Suggestion of Hitch :,
in the Proceedings. rs~ i

Although the actual transfer of the Pana-
ma Canal Company's franchise to the
United States will probably not take place
for six weeks and the money be paid for the
property, the United States is going right
ahead on the assumption that the property
will beyond all doubt become that of this
country. The Panama commission, for in
stance. will sail for Panama the 10Th of
this month. 1t would sail on the 22d, If
all the members could be ready at that
time. but 1t was stated today that it will be
impracticable for all Of them to get away
at so early q date.
Col. Frank J. Hecker of Detroit MEM
Der of the Isthmian canal commission, call
ed on the President today to discuss with
him matters pertaining to the commissions
work. He and Admiral Walker. the head
of the commission. will have an extensive
conference with the President this after
| noon. at which the situation will be dis
cussed.
Plans of the Commission.
The commission, when 1t arrives at Pam
anna. will proceed as IL the franchise had
already passed into the hands of this coun-
try. The treaty with Panama gives the
right Of assumption of authority by the
United States over the strip of territory.
and this assumption will be awaited Of. The
work OF preparing for the digging of the
canal will go right along. but the plans of
the commission will not be ready for execu-
ton until all the legal requirements of the
French courts have been complied with and
the French company Is ready to give title to
its property 1t is declared by William Mel
son Cromwell. the attorney Of the Panama
Canal Company, that there Is nothing in the
way Of giving sufficient title to this coun-
try. All the requirements necessary to per-
feet the title will have been completed by
April 20, he says.
Mr.. Cromwell will sail for Paris the 18th
of this month, and Charles w. Russell the
special assistant attorney general of the
Department OF Justice. will follow soon to
represent the government In the closing
proceedings Mr.. Cromwell declares that
there is no doubt about perfecting the title,
although there are members Of the House
who say there is doubt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-07
Laces and EnnbrOideries.

Brand new assortment OF
Plat Val. and Point de Paris
Laces, Oriental and Mechiin
Laces. also Venice Medal
lions. for trimmings. at 10c.
to 39c. yard-worth a third
more.
T he desirable Medici.
Torchon and Point de Paris
Laces, insertings to match;
widths up to 4 inches;
worth &c. and 1oc. OZbc
Valenciennes Laces and
Insertings to match; r.
y yard t pieces; worth 2Sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-07

Valenciennes Laces, In
settings to match; all the
new styles; 12-yard pieces;
instead OF Soc, pm,
for ................. SVCe
New German Valenciennes
Laces, In a great variety of
styles: edges and insertings
to match; 12-yard pieces;
instead Of &c. 4Qc
Handsome styles in Ven
ice All-over Laces, In but
ter color: regular Toe.
" " a u e; tomorrow, Soc.
Bands and edges to
match, &c. to 49c. yd.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-06-17
Cures Bio Il and Skin DiseaS.
es. Itching Hu,nOrs, Eczema,
SSrOfula, Etc.

Seud ro muney simply wit. and try
Ent=ssic Blood Balm NJ mr. EXPENSE 4
personal trIsi Of Botanic Btoed Balm j.
bs't-r than thonsSnd printed 'e>timn-
EIzi-. - don't Ia. state to write for "a free
ramt.l-.
~ y.n -nfsr from ulcers. eczema. scrof-
ul.. HOOD FuiSou. csucsr eating sores.
itchirg -kin, pimplt-, hrIis hone pains.
-~viiGy-, rht umatiSm- cziarrh. any
btp"d ar skin dI--a-.'. We advise Won to
take Botanic Blood Baim 10. X. b Is
pes-,ai.y recommended for Old, obstinate,
de- A. -eatsc c->es of maiigR;.t blood or
esIu diseases. because Ratanic Blood
bslm b H. b. k;li- The poison Ia the
BIZ cures where al. else fails. heals
every sore, makes the blood pure aud
rich. gives the skin the rich glow of
health. Is. Is 3 tn. most pert. 81 III. I'd
Pcrin-r made. Thoroughly tested for 30
year Costs 81 per large bottle at drug
E'orv~ To prove u cure, saunlis IF
Blood BALM seut free bv writing Blood
Balm Co, Atlantis, Ga D.sctib- trouole.
aid fr-. medical advice sent Ia sealed
letter. This ~ an honest offer-msli-
cine sent at oace, prepeii.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-06-17

Mothers Friend is q soothing, softening,
relaxing Imminent, a muscle maker, invig-
orator and freshener. 1t puts new power
into the back and hips of coming mot her
1t is applied externally only, there Is
no dosing and swallowing of nasty drugs,
no inward treatment at all.
The state Of the mother during CESSATION
may influence the disposition and future
of the child; that Is one reason why moth
ers should watch their condition and
avoid pain Her health, that of the child
and their lives, depend on keeping free
from pain, worry and melancholy. Be Of
good cheer, strong Of heart and peaceful
mind. Mothers Friend can and will
make you so. Bearing down pains, morn-
ing sickness, sore breast and insomnia are
ali relieved by this wonderful remedy.
OF druggists ct fI. 90 per bottle
Send for our book ''notherho0d" free.
Rne naAne,gln nEeul AYon CO.. ATLANTA. "a
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-06-17

PatrnuiZe home institutions
Why send away for goods when
YOU can purchase the same at
home for the same money True
in many instances our merchant
may not have just what Won want,
but they can get IL for you on
short. NOTICE. aud "A ~ low prices
IA YOU can buy elsewhere. Why
pstronize other cities when you
ought To trade at home and build
up your own town. 1t is ii duty
every person owes his town and
fellow citizens. How can you ex-
pect your town TO thrive If you
send away from home for every
thing Help your neighbor and
he will help you. and by 80 doing
you vii, Doth prosper and in
crease your business together.
Home merchants accommodate you
by giving you credit. and III macy
other ways and you should not
forget their favors Ii you would
build up your town, then patron
ize her merchants and citizens
Speak we'll Of the town and en-
courage every public enterprise
Spend your money in town.
Work for the town and it's citizens
R-mem ber every new enterprise
in town enhances the value of
YCur property
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-06-17

Roosevelt has selected Negro
lawyer from Boston 10 second his
nomination when he receives it a
Chicago. That suits u AZ far az
goes: but we should like 70 know
i he wants a negro preacher t.
p each his fun eral when b. start
up Salt River. If he does We WI
suggest the Georgia bishop. Tur
ner, who says that il he "didn'
believe that Christ was Il blacl
nau he wouldn'I worship BIN. -
'upelo Journal
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-06-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. than any spec
ial defect in his plans.

maladministration than any spec.
ial defect in his plans.
Again, in digging the canal the
Americans will have the sdvau-
tage Of sll the improvements in
machinery and methods. The
period that has elapsed since the
French first began operations has
seen tremendous advance in
both respects With the except
ion of a few dump ears and other
bits of second hand ware that can
be used successfully the work will
DE carried on with the latest ap-
pIiauces of modern mechanical
genius This consideration alone
ought TO be sufficient TO warrant
the reasonable o lief that the can
al can be Constructed much more
quickly tia n the French engineers
we're jus, ned in predicting. Aud
IN discussing the length OK time
that will bs-r- quirst, it viii not,
of cours D., b. forgotten that good
deal Of work has already been
done Much OF this will not be
available under the American
plans, which involve a different
scheme for disposing of the sur
plus water in the artificial lake L.
b. flied by the discharge of the
Chngres. Bat when all deduct
nns are made. IL Is generally CON
coded that at least fifth Of the
excavation called for under tn.
pl IN that will probably bc adopted
ha- been disp,. 9 f
The Aurricau government has
the funds ~ It's commaud end can
secure tie mAn 70 carry ont IT.
wishes III IL ayenis ar efficient
il ought To b- pos ibie 10 com
plet. he "a al without delay
Under the terrific impaci o: mass
ed mach ner, and men Cul~b-a.
the most difficult part oil the rX
cavations Dug II 10 NIT away raj =
i.aly. h. ,aoier sections ole r
q par icuiar ohstaci Lork-
and dam. -hnuld not require =
Iecadr for construction. Within
five years the first ship should pas
through the Panama Canal. \
O. Times Democrat
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-06-17

We learn with SINCERE regrr
hat the condition of Hon. j "
Barron, our efficient district ~
0rney. who has been in bad heal /
FOR some time past. has by ne
means improved. and that there .
little hope Of his enrly recovery
Mr. Barron's illness has occasio ed
general sorrow throughout the en-
ire district. for ne has made al
ideal prosecuting officer and has
always enjoyed the confidence. es-
teem and respect Of his constitu-
ants Count bus Commercial.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-06-17
Cured bN His Doctor.

"A doctor here has sued me for Sl2 Do
shich claimed vas excessive for case
+ cholera morbu-," Il. White, OF
'oacholera, Cal. AT the trial he praised
ais medical skill AID medicine. | asked
aim IL was not Chamberlsin's Collie
'holera and Dirrhoha Remedy ne used a.
{ had good reason III believe il was, anc
would not say under oath that il wa
not" No doctor could Use a better rem
.dy than tins Ia case of cholera morbus
it never fails. Sold by all Dealers IA
dediciue.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-06-17
Thrown From a Wagon

NJ. George X Bahc"ek Wa throw
rom his wsgnn aud -eN-rriy bruised
lie piird { hnmhsriaiu's Fam Balm
freely and saws ~ ~ the hr.t huiment he
ever used Mr.. Bahcuck l. Il wvi. know
sitiZen - North GiAlu. Conn. I here II
1othing equal ou Pair u I'm Ter -iraiu-
,ud bruisc-. II viii effect a cure "a one
hird the time required by anN othr'
treatment. For -ide hy Hii DeRief- II
Medicine.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-06-17

John ID. Rockefeller has been
telling his sons Sunday school
class in New York how he got hls
money rart of il. This is one of
the evils of this particular great
for une. that il IL forever being
dragged into church. clothed in
white ra'mrnt aud halo. aud
m4de 10 rmonize on its own be-
attitudes Springfield Republican
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-06-17

If Grover Cleveland is To do all
the talking for Judge Parker
might not the New Yorker be JUS
tilted in littl.- uneasinrss lest the
convention should Inadvertently
l5-t { ieveland's name into the nom
inution? Pitisburg Dispatch.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-06-17

What l. "TEETHINA A" Well, rs this
\ tsste!e=s powder that will Si~-
From baby's throw the fever glO~
Th-t teefhiug always rrirg-.S U krow
~iEETBI\A" Overrome- aud Cuuu-
terac'- she Effects ~ Sun,mers Heat. Aitl-
~ x--fInu. Regulates the Bowels. CIV :
r., check, hrI - aud happiness 80 Ia
Lu-
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-06-17
RACE TRACK ADDITION.

This lies mile from the Town.
the Race Track which will
value within written
sold Railroad will be operation within
Backed by bond
placing
lot 100 lots sold thereafter There
Race Track Addition An
Hundred lots sold the last bring
The payments follows:
that the first naments will beyond doubt
Two started Standard Land
don Gufpor lot which
to-day lot These lots further
equally valuable
while you Buy your children; it may
be the of giving them good life This an oppo
For maps and pats showing location. address
PHIL. a. DOLAN, Gulfpor Miss
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-06-17
.D0AAN
REAL ES1kzE AGEN

The the Gulf Mexico
offer that be eXceled any part
sole OF the best
adjacent Cufpor addition particular