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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
Chevy Chase Inn,

Now under the management of Walte&
Burton, is without doubt the most delightx
full place near Washington. and is within
thirty minutes ride on through cars. It u
fifteen degrees cooler than the city, and ita
accessibility makes 1t especially desirable
to those whose business necessitates theif
presence here during the heated term, while
to those desiring rest and recreation 1t on
fers equal attractions. The Inn is entirely
modern in It's appointments. offering every
is from artesian wells. Among the amuseS
ments are tennis, bowling. pool billardA
etc, free to guests. Everything has been
done that could contribute to the comfort
and pleasure of the guests. A table dbot3
dinner is served every evening from I'd
1880. Information and rates can be OBJ
tanned at the Inn or at Hotel Oxford, 14th
and N. Y. ave. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
Funeral of James w. Humphrey.

The remains of James w. Humphrey, the
attendant of the Government Hospital 1of
the Insane. whose mangled body was found
by the side of the Baltimore and Ohio
freight line near Hillsdale Thursday morn
ing before daylight, were last evening re-
moved from Nally's undertaking establish,
ment to the late home of the deceased, No.
20 Washington street, Anacostia. Funeral
services were held this morning at 1880
o'clock at the Emmanuel Protestant Episco-
pal Church, at Washington and Fillmore
streets, Anacostia, and the body was then
taken to the cemetery at st. Barnabas'
Prince Georges county, Md, for interment.
The wife of the deceased and three small
children survive him. He had been en-
ployed at ST. Elizabeth's Asylum since 1897
and bore an excellent record as an attend
ant. The officials there learned of his tragic
death with regret.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
A Local Court-Martial.

A general court-martial has been APP
pointed to meet at Fort Myer, Virginia, Cor
the trial of such persons as may be brought
before 1t: The detail for the court is:
Major James d. Glennan, surgeon: Captain
William 7. Johnston, 18th Cavalry; Captain
Kenzie w. Walker, 18th Cavalry; Captain
Charles P. Summerall, Artillery Corps
First Lieutenant Sam Van Leer, 18th Cav
airy; First Lieutenant Francis H. Cameron,
jr., 18th Cavalry Second Lieutenant Clar-
ence c. Culver, 18th Cavalry; Second Lieu
tenant Henry S. Kilbourne, jr., Artillery
Corps; Second Lieutenant Francis A. Rug
giles, 9th Cavalry, judge advocate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
Regular Army and Navy Union.

The third convention of the Regular Army
and Navy Union of the United States of
America. Incorporated under act of Con-
gress, will be held in Boston, Mass, August
10 and 49, The delegates from Gen. ]. M.
schofield Garrison. No. 1, Of this city. who
will attend the convention are: John g.
Maynard. Lewis ]. Melchoir, Florence Don
ohue and Charles T. Daley. The alternates
are William T. Emerson Joseph Klein,
John Kelly and William H. Hugo. They
will leave Washington Sunday the 14th in
slant The national officers in this city
Commander Morton and Adjutant General
brennan will also be in attendance at the
convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
NEW BOAT IN CONCESSION.
Steamer Pokanoket to Run Between
Washington and Colonial Beach.


Pronounce 1t Po-ka-no-ket, not Polka
nok-et." said Mr.. Denny this morning, re-
ferring to the name Of the new Potomac
river steamer which will make her initial
trip to Colonial Beach this evening. This
steamer has beer chartered by Mr.. Gail
Sherman to ply between Washington and
Colonial Beach for the month Of August,
although it is probable she will continue
the trips until the middle Of September.
1t is also probable that Mr.. Sherman may
purchase the Pokanoket to run to the river
landings and carry the mails
The steamer was thoroughly inspected
yesterday by government inspectors and
pronounced to be in splendid condition.
This forenoon full complement of brand
new life preservers was received and
placed aboard the steamboat. and the men,
bers of her crew were engaged in brush
ing up and cleaning the craft from stem
Potomac as an excursion boat. The opera
tons were superintended by Mrs. Sher-
man, who is a business woman and q
newspaper writer Of experience.
The Pokanoket is a comparatively new
steamer. having been built eight years
ago. Her last route was between Phila-
delphia and Trenton, N. j., over the his
toric Delaware river, where she was oper-
ated as passenger and freight BOAT. she
is not sidewheeler as has been erro-
neously stated, but is twin-screw pro-
peller, of type familiar at the Philadel-
phia wharves and it is said she can make
eighteen miles an hour which Is consid-
cred good speed for the superb cruisers Of
the American navy. The POkanoket has a
single smokestack and a searchlight, and
lies as gracefully on the water as swan.
Capt. Adam Posey, who has been steam
boating on the Potomac and its tributaries
for twenty-three years. will command the
Pokanoket, with a new crew except the en-
gineers. Captain Posey's first river expe-
rience was gained on the old steamer
George Leary in 1881, when a fierce rivalry
existed between the two Norfolk and Wash
ington lines, and the fare between the two
cities was cut to an insignificant fgur"
Captain Posey is native Of Charles coun-
ty, Md, but has lived here many years
He is regarded as a careful and painstak-
ing river captain.
The Pokanoket will run from the wharf
of the American Ice Company. at the foot
of 9th street. She will start this evening
for Colonial Beach at $50 o'clock sharp
On other days except Saturdays the start
will be made at $50 o'clock I'm. The fare
will be 30 cents for the round trip, and the
tickets will be good until used.
1--WE will never carry over our limit OF
$50 passengers" said Mrs. Sherman. land
there is a new and modern Hfe-preserver
for each person. We expect to make the
trip to Colonial Beach in four hours or
less"
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Frustrated by Heat,

Two cases of heat prostration claimed
the attention of the Emergency Hospital
physicians yesterday. In one case the vic
tim was st. l.. Touhey, fifty-eight years
old. whose home is at 300 G street north
west He was taken to Thompson's drug
store and was afterward removed to the
hospital. His condition was not serious
and he was detained at the hospital only a
short time. The other case was that of a
colored girl named Annie Thompson, who
lives with her aunt on a hOuSebOat near
Riverside, Va. She was stricken while in
the neighborhood of Water and 10th streets
southwest. The ambulance was summoned
but the girl refused to go to the hospital,
and was taken to the home of friends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
Fined $50 for Carrying Razor.

Carrying razor was the charge upon
which Theodore Jenkins was arraigned In
the Police Court this morning. The man
received discharge from the navy q few
months ago and has been seen about the
streets under the influence of liquor num-
Der of times. Only few days ago he was
arrested under the provisions OF the vagran-
cy law because of his intemperance and re-
leased on his personal bonds. He was ar
rested yesterday because of his intoxicated
condition and the razor was found In his
pocket Policeman Clinton of the fifth pre-
cinct told of the discovery, and the prisoner
said he bought 1t recently for the purpose
OF taking 1t TO sea with him. A fine of $50
was imposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
REGARDED AS SATISFACTORY.
Approval of Sketch Plans for District
Fire Boat

The sketch plans for the new District fire
boat, designed by Architects Tames, Le-
moline & Crane Co. of New York have been
pronounced satisfactory by the District au-
thorities, and the architects will proceed to
prepare full plans and specifications on
which the Commissioners will ask for bids
for the building of the boat.
The preliminary plans contemplate boat
1O1 feet long, % feet beam, and a pumping
capa city equal to six fire engines. with
sreed of twelve miles an hour, and having
a sheathed bow so constructed as to break
through ice. No living quarters will be pro-
vided on the fire boat, because the crew and
company will make their headquarters IN a
house. to be built on shore near the harbor-
masters office, and which can also be
utilized as quarters for a land engine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
Where Buoys Are Needed.

The schooners James B. Anderson and F.
NJ. Kleinfeldter left port yesterday morn
ing bound to Virginia lumber points to load
cargoes for this city. Between the United
States naval powder magazine wharf and
Shepherds landing of the Baltimore and
Ohio railway both vessels ran aground and
remained hung in the mud until the flood
tide foated them. Neither vessel was
damaged by going ashore.
Where these vessels stranded is where
the river men have requested the light
house authorities to place buoys, but the
lighthouse officials have refused to comply
with the request. stating the buOys were
not necessary. Since the first of the week
six vessels have gone ashore near the
magazine wharf. Had the buOys beer
placed as requested, they would have beer
saved this delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
Moore & Hill (Inc.), TIT 14th st.
I'VE sell and rent houses" Money to loan.
REQUIRED to Paw Fees.

Justice Barnard has signed an order re-
quiring Webster Ballinger to pay Mrs. Mar
garet NJ Murray, in two installments, the
balance on her fees as examiner in the di-
vorce suit instituted by Mrs Ballinger
against her husband. Mrs. Ballinger insti-
tuted proceedings for a divorce some
months ago, and after testimony taken
before an examiner requested the dismissal
of the suit Mrs. Murray then came into
court with a petition that an order be
granted preventing the dismissal of the
suit until her fees had been paid, and the
order of the court yesterday was signed
after hearing the facts in the case. There
was no mention in the order of the payment
of fees for taking the testimony for Mrs.
Ballinger's side of the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
A Bylaw of the Don't Worry Club
Always have your printing done by Byron
S. Adams, 512 18th st. NV. Two phones
Advertisement.


The lawn fete which has been in progress
this week at Brookland for the benefit Of ST.
Anthony's Church will be continued Mon
day. Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.
Rain interfered with the plans of the COM
mittee in charge of the affair this week.
and 1t was finally decided in view of the
popularity of the fete to continue it over.
All of the special attractions, which have
been generously patronized, will be con-
tirued. and it is expected that by this
means the fund for the benefit of the
church will be materially increased. Extra
street car facilities have been promised
next week, which will add to the comfort
Of those who attend the fete from a dis
lance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
Steamer Undergoes Inspection.

The official inspectors made their annual
examination this morning of the Randall
line steamer Kent. The boiler tests were
conducted with the usual severity, all her
equipment having been gone over, and
where found deficient, her owners were or
dered to replace 1t.
The inspectors noted that her life boats
were properly equipped with oars and other
paraphernalia, and that they could be
launched easily and that her fire-fghting
apparatus was In good order.
The inspection of steamboats, has always
been very rigid but since the New York ac-
cident the inspectors have been doubly
careful to see that all the requirements are
complied with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hail al
ii a. m, 2:3O and $50 pm
Steamer Pentz for River View at II q. m.
2:45 and 8:16 pm.
Steamers Arrowsmith and Harry Randaii
for Colonial Beach at S:45 am.
Steamer Louise leaves 32d and canai ioF
Great Falls at $50 am.
Randall line for Colonial Beach. MadooA
creek and intermediate landings at am.
Norfolk and washington steamer for
Fortress Monroe and Norfolk at $50 pm.
weems line for Baltimore and river iand-
ings at pm
Trains leave District line station Tot
Chesapeake Beach at 9:25 and ii am, L'5o'
A. 7:45 and 9:45 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06

Organization Will Participate In Alex
andria Demonstration.

The Veteran Volunteer FIremen's AssoP
citation held Its regular monthly meeting Il
the old Union engine house, 10th and II
streets northwest. Tuesday evening. The
president. Mr.. James H. Richards. occupied
the chair. with Mr.. J. ]. Peabody as secre>
tary Some routine business was trans.
acted and arrangements were made to par>
tcipate In the firemen's demonstration In
Alexandria the 18th instant. the second day
OF the virginia State Firemens convention.
The veterans will take with them the old
Anacostia bell on a truck. the suction enc
CINE Columbia and their hose carriage
They will be fully equipped. but will carry
their coats over their arms IL the weather
be warm and drum corps will head themA
They leave by the o'clock boat that day.
A letter was received from the Hartford,
Conn, Veteran Firemen's Association STATE
ing that on their trip to Baltimore, Ports~
mouth and other places the last Of Septem>
Der they will take in Washington. arriving
the SOth Of September and leaving October
LIST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
Nav Make Regulations.

In an opinion submitted to the Commits
sioners, Acting Corporation Counsel
Thomas holds that the health officer, with
the approval of the Commissioners, may
make regulation determining the quantity
of specimens desired by his inspectors for
tests. The Retail Grocers' Association
dairymen and others have objected to this
procedure, claiming the health inspectors
must buy not less than the minimum guam
tfty offered by the dealers for sale. The
question arose over the arrest of dealers
who had refused to sell inspectors less than
one pint of milk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
NOTICE OF SUSPENSION.
Result Of Differences in Local Labor
Organizations.

Secretary E. ]. Ratigan OF the Council OF
Allied Building Trades has requested the
secretary Of the Central Labor Union to
notify the general officers Of the United
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
and those Of the Amalgamated Society OF
Carpenters and Joiners that the WASH
ington unions of those trades have been
suspended from the Central Labor Union
for falling to comply with the laws Of that
organization. Mr.. Ratigans request has
been granted.
The Ill feeling between the Carpenters
Union and the Allied Council of Building
Trades has existed for several months as
heretofore described in The Star. 1t is be-
ieved the officers Of the national carpen-
ters associations will endeavor to settle
the differences amicably.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06

An unexpected summons to fire drill was
yesterday morning made at the Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane, where the
volunteer fire brigade was called about 10
o'clock to the engine headquarters by the
sounding Of the large bell. The members
of the company responded well and were
dispatched to the Toner group of buildings.
where practice was INDUCED In with coed
results.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
FILES HIS ANSWER.
Postmaster General Explains Why
Post Office Was Abolished.

The answer OF Postmaster General Payne
to the application for a writ Of mandamus
in the case of Margarine Romero and others
against the Post Office Department. was
filed today by United States Attorney
Beach and Assistant United States Attor-
ney Adkins. The petitioners ask the court
to issue a writ of mandamus against the
defendant to compel him to reinstate and
establish post Office at Las Vegas, N. M.
The post office. which was formerly at
Las Vegas. was changed by the Post Office
Department to East Las Vegas in March,
1903.
The answer filed today is based largely
upon technical grounds, and asserts that
those applying for the writ of mandamus
have no interest in the matter. The Post
master General claims that his action in
dscontinung and establishing post offices
Is matter of discretion and not subject to
revision by the courts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
Capt. Ross Commands Hydrographe

Captain John Ross of the United States
coast survey service has taken command
Of the steamer photographer, lying at Bal
timore. relieving Captain w. E. Parker
who has had command Of the vessel for
year past. and who now goes upon a leave
of absence.
Captain Ross will take the steamer north
for photographic examina lions about points
In Delaware bay Aids Harry L. Ford and
F. H. Hardy, who have been detached from
duty in the office here and ordered to the
photographer have reported for duty. The
steamer will leave Baltimore early in next
week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
Marine Bands White House Program

The United States Marine Band, Will
lam H. Santelmann, leader, will render
the following program at the White
House this afternoon beginning at $40
o'clock:
l. March-"National Capital Centennial"
Santelmann
2. Overture-"Tannhau ..... Wagner
3. Observation-Disclosures
Won Blon
T. Duet for flute and French horn
'Serenade" Till
Musicians Robert e. Seel and Albert o.
Wacker.)
5. Grand Fantasia-'Hansel and
Gretef Humperdinck
g. a. Slavonic Dance No. 3d.. .Dvorak
b. Hungarian Dance No. 6. Rrahm
Z. Concert Gallop-'Hisarenrit"
Santelmann
g. National Anthem The Star
Spangled Banner. Kev
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
COLLECTORS ESTIMATES.
Amount Needed for Current Expenses
the Ensuing Year.


Mr. F. G. Davis collector of taxes has
submitted to the Commissioners his esti-
mate Of the funds that will be required to
run his department during the fiscal year.
1906 Mr. Davis asks for an appropriation
of $23.215 for the next fiscal year. an In
crease of 81. 965 over the current appropria-
ton.
Among other things, Mr.. Davis asks that
the salary of the deputy collector of taxes.
which is now 81 800 year, be increased to
s. 800 year. He also requests the fellow
ing Increases for other employees IN his
Office: Cashier, from 81. 500 to 50 600; as
sistant cashier from 81 400 to S1,6O0; book
keeper, from ST. GOO to 81 500 The collector
requests an appropriation of S615 for pur-
chase and care of a horse. wagon, ETC..
for the use OF the Office and $50 additional
for contingent expenses.
In commenting on his request for in
crease Of salaries Mr.. Davis declares that
there has been a marked increase in the
cost of living in recent years He men'
tons that in 1874 Congress reduced the
salaries Of all the District employees, ex-
cept teachers, firemen, ETC., 20 per cent
AT the time this law went into erect,
says Mr.. Davis, 1.-The cost of living was
very low compared to what it is at present
which was doubtless the main reason that
prompted Congress to this action Since
heads of the departments and their assist
ants. with the exception of the collector 8
Office have been increased.
1.-The increases suggested in my estimates
will only place the salaries of employees Of
the collectors office on an equality with
the other offices of the District. 1t should
also be taken into consideration that the
increases suggested are for positions Of
great responsibility, and that in each case
a heavy bond Is required.
1.-THE work of the office has more than
doubled since 1883. the total collections for
that year being $2,719, S47.43 while the
total collections for 1904 were S., sos SIT "a,
thus increasing the work and espons-
hility"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
CITY AND DISTRICT.

AT the last meeting of Naomi Rebekah
Lodge, No l, L. O. o. F. the Rebekah de-
gree was conferred by the degree staff
George Il. COLLISION was delegated, with power
or attorney, for the lodge in the transac-
ton OF business of financial nature with
the United States Treasury Department
Miss K. b. Fitzgerald of Kate Doughty
Lodge No 46, Of Greenville, Tenn, was a
visitor and made remarks pertaining to
this branch of the order.
colored child. four months old, named
torrlnne Lewis, died suddenly yesterday
afternoon at the parents home COS Della
ware avenue southwest There had been 70
physician attendance during the infants
Iast illness and her death was reported to
the coroner. An inquest was deemed un-
necessary as the childs death had re-
suited from natural causes
Cooley Washington colored t,renty-fcur
years old, living at 332 Knox alley he
came suddenly i'll last night at his home
lie suffered an attack of cramps and his
condlton was so serious that his friends
had him taken to the Emergency Hosrital
foS treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
THE g. A. R. VETERANS
ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR TRIP
TO BOSTON.
Old Soldiers of the National Capital
Will Leave the City on a
&c. A. r. Special"

The ARRANGEMENTS have all been COM
pleted for the excursion of the old soldiers
and others from Washington to Boston.
where the next annual encampment Of the
Grand Army of the Republic will be held,
beginning August Is. Between 400 and 800
veterans Of the civil war, together with
their wives and daughters. will leave Wash
ington on a special Baltimore and Ohio
train Sunday morning, August IA. The
train will consist of eight coaches, one
parlo- car and one baggage car. and 1t will
be designated as the washington G. A. r.
Special"
the Washington delegation to the en-
campment will go by rail to New York,
leaving here at . o'clock Sunday morning
and arriving in the metropolis at o'clock
the same afternoon. The veterans from
the national capital have all arranged TO
take lunch at one large eating establish
ment in New York and at & pm. they Will
leave New York the steamer Plymouth,
arriving in Boston at Z o'clock the morn
ing of the 10Th. Practically two-thirds of
the staterooms of the steamer have been
reserved for the Washington excursionists.
Washington's Delegation.
The delegation from the national capital
who have arranged to go on the Baltimore
and Ohio's G. A. r. special will include De-
partment Commander Hart, the members
of his staff. the members of the Old Guard,
several posts in the Department or the
Potomac, organizations: members OF the
Women's Relief Corps and the Ladies of
the G. A. r. and many individual members
of local posts. The Mt Pleasant Drum
Corps will also accompany the Washington
delegation.
The special train will be under the per-
sonal charge of MI. S. b. Hcge, district
passenger agent of the Baltimore and ONO,
who as the railroads representative, Will
accompany the Washington eXcursionlsts 10
New York and see them aboard the
Plymouth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
Lodge Committees Named.

The noble grand of Covenant Lodge, No.
13, l. o. 0. F.. c. w. Sherier announced the
following committees Thursday evening for
the term ending January l, 1905: George
Bennett, ID. A. Dugan and II. +. Angel,
finance committee: Leo S. Schoenthal j.
VIM. Brewer anu w. G. Berg, entertain
rent committee.
W. f. Clapp. P. c.. was elected degree
master for the term. w. w. Beattie, p. c..
with j. s. Irwin as grand marshal, In
stalled the new chaplain, w. C. LenA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
Penalty for Theft.

Following his conviction in the United
States branch Of the Police Court this
morning on a charge of theft, Benjamin
colored, was sentenced by Judge
Kimball to pay a fine of $40 or spend the
next two months in Jail as the equivalent.
Smallwood was accused of stealing four
hams from William T. Stewards wagon
while 1t was in front Of the Center market
yesterday. II