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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24
CALLED IT SIGNIFICANT
COL. M. M. PARKER HELD FOR VIO-
LATINO SMOKE Law.

Colonel Myron M. Parker a former Dis
trict Commissioner. arraigned the District
government for the method 1t Is pursuing
in the prosecutions of the smoke-law vio-
lators when he appeared In the Police Court
this morning as defendant. He said that
about five minutes after he had received
notice of an alleged violation Of the law at
the Glover building, he received call from
the representative of a smoke consuming
device The incident, he said, he thought
was significant, to say the least. He thought
1t was far from proper that the business
men of the city. who pay thousands of dol
lars taxes each year, should be hauled into
court every time smoke emits from their
chimneys for about thirty seconds.
1T really amounts to legal persecution"
he declared.
Inspector Wollard told of having watched
the building for more than five hours one
day, and said the emission of smoke aver
aged less than one minute an hour. In re-
Spouse to Colonel Parker's questions. the
inspector said the health department comes
under the supervision of Commissioner Mac
farland, but that the latter did not give
directions concerning the particular build
Colonel Parker also questioned the inspec-
tor respecting the appearance Of the smoke
device agent about the time the health Of
fee notice was received, and the witness
said that the agents are furnished with in
formation as to the work If they apply for
1t at the health office. The inspector said
he made his observations from the roof of
the Colorado building.
Colonel Parker explained that several
thousand dollars had been expended on
understanding devices, and every effort
possible had been made to prevent viola
lions of the law.
Judge Scott said the question of enforcing
the present law seems to get more dense,
black and thick each year. So far as he
was concerned, he would not object to the
construction of factories and the whole.
sale burning of coal. The city, he said has
all the natural advantages except the
smoke law. The laws for the District are
made by men from all sections. the court
said, and some Of them come from sections
where they probably never saw furnace.
Perhaps / have no right to comment
upon such matters, however, for they may
bounce me- the judge added.
Judge Scott said he hoped this Congress
would take some action upon the question
and fix time limit, at least. The Commis-
sioners, he said, still seem to differ on the
question. When a case is presented and the
proof Is sufficient to convict. he can do
nothing other than execute the law fine
of $40 was thereupon imposed.
Similar fines were imposed in the cases of
Colonel Thomas b. Ferguson, owner of the
Dockon building at 734 18th street, and
Myron M. Sady. superintendent Of the At
lantic building
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DEATH OF F. B. SMITH.
Regret Expressed by Various Patriotic
ORGANIZATIONS

Funeral services were held Thursday at j
pm. at his late residence, 1882 Riggs
street. over the remains Of Frank Brge
Smith. who died suddenly on Wednesday
morning.
In the sudden death of M. Smith MEM
bers of the patriotic societies of the District
of Columbia say they have lost an earnest
and enthusiastic member.
Mr.. Smith was born in this city March 8,
1859. and was the eldest son of Mr.. Fran
els II. Smith of the F. H. Smith Company
of this city. Mr. Smith was descended
from distinguished colonial ancestry, both
on his fathers and mothers sides. including
John Rowland, who was one of the signers
of the compact on the Mayfower, and well
known as the beloved Pilgrim" also from
Simon Willard, one of the founders Of
Concord. Mass. who was commander-in
chief of the expedition of the united colo
MES against Vinigret, sachem of the Ny
antics. and from Thos. Welles Of Wethers-
held. who was governor Of Connecticut
he was educated at the private school OF
Mr.. Wight, and supplemented his studies
by extensive travelling in this country. He
then entered into business with his father
unoer the firm name of F. II. Smith & Son,
In which he continued until the war with
Spain, when he entered the government
service, and was for several years in Ha-
vana. Cuba, serving in financial capacity
ih toHicCiioH Win ermaStSrS de-
partment.
1t was while in Cuba that the severity of
the climate began to affect his somewhat
frail constitution. On his return to WASH
tingon he at once engaged in active busi-
ness. serving as manager of the Standard
Butterine Company, and more recently as
assistant secretary of the Hygienic Air
Carpet Cleaning Company
His association with the patriotic societies
began almost in the inception of the Sons
of the American Revolution, of which he
was for many years corresponding secre-
tary. He was also active in the Society of
Colonial Wars. of which no was registrar
from 1895 to 1899 and secretary subsequent
ly to 1901 His services to this organiza-
ton included the preparation of two regis
ters, one OF which has just been completed.
He was one of the organizers of the Dis
trict OF Columbia Society OF the War OF
1872, and was its registrar at the time OF his
death. BY virtue of his descent from John
Rowland he Joined the Society OF May
flower Descendants in New York city and
when local society was organized In the
District he became one of its members He
was also member, of the Order of Colonial
Governors in right of his descent from
Governor Welles of Connecticut
OF his active participation In many patri-
otic events there IS no complete record but
credit Is given him for his services on the
committee appointed for the marking OF
historic sites In the District during the
meeting of the G. A. r. in Washington a
few years ago.
He Is survived by his wife and an only
son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24
OLD LAW REVIVED
RESIDENTS REQUIRED TO KEEP
SIDEWALKS CLEAN.

Owners Of property and occupants OF resi-
dences and places Of business can be made
to clean or the snow and ice from the side
walks in front of these places. according
to Corporation Counsel A. B. Duvall, who
has recalled to memory the old ordinance
Of February n, 1866. It is understood that
the Commissioners will approve Mr.. Du-
wallis suggestion that this ordinance be en-
forced and persons prosecuted for viola
ton Of its provisions.
The statement recently made on all sides,
that the District Is without snow and ice
wffhstanding the Court or Appeals of the
District decided the acts of Congress on
the question to be void, in the case of Me-
CURE versus the District of Columbia, de-
Attorney Duvan rendered an opinion to
the District Commissioners yesterday, in
'As the matter now stands, it appears
that there Is no subsisting congressional leg
islation upon the subject Of the removal of
the District. In my opinion, however. 1t
follows that the ordinance of the late cor
poration Of Washington has not been re-
pealed, and see no reason why its pro-
visions may not be enforced.
Restricted to City.
sit may be that the corporation ordinance
to some extent is subject to criticism along
the lines suggested by the Court of Appeals
In Its comments on the acts Of Congress,
but it is free from many OF these criticisms,
although its provisions may only be en-
forced within the restricted territory OF
the city of Washington, including the for
mer city of Georgetown"
The report further says that II the Com
missionars so desire new Information
could be filed against Mr.. MCGUIRE for fall
ure to remove the snow from the sidewalks
adjoining the same property In question
after the snow of last week.
1.-THE Police Court. in that case" says Mr.
Duvall, would doubtless aequit him. and
the District could appeal to the higher
court. which would probably affirm the ac-
ton of the Police Court. In the meantime
in order to exhaust all possible remedies
and afford some relief, advise that prose-
cutions be Instituted under the above-men-
TONED corporation ordinance"
Mr.. Duval is also of the opinion that the
Commissioners have authority under the
joint resolution of Congress, approved Feb
ruary 26, 1892. to make police regulation
upon the subject extending the provisions
OF the corporation ordinance to the entire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
Society Notes, Marriages, General and
Personal News.

3SISOua1 NEWS.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
ROCKVILLE, nd, December %, 1904
Licenses to marry have been issued by
the clerk Of the circuit court here to the
following: George Thomas Whalen and
Miss Amanda J. Ward, both of this county;
William H. Pyles Of this county and Miss
Martha s. Baldwin of Nelson county,
Va, and David Carl Ulmstead of Baltimore
and Miss Mary Agnes Mccormick Of WASH
ington.
Mr.. John w. Collier. formerly sheriff of
this county, has. 1t is understood, been Sc
lected for the presidency Of the sporting
club recently chartered under the laws Of
Maryland for the purpose Of holding box
ing exhibitions and other forms of enter
tainment at Glen Echo Park. this county.
Mr. Collier, 1t is reported. has expressed
himself as determined to see that the law
Is strictly observed and that gambling and
the sale of intoxicating liquors is prevented
William J. Callan and Miss Mabel e.
Spencer. young Washingtonians, were
quietly married here q few days ago by
Rev. Philip B. Mcclure, pastor of st.
Mary's Catholic Church.
Mr.. Willie B. England and Miss Annie c.
Beach. both Of Washington. were recently
ton.
Mr.. Clarence NJ Mullican and Miss Eliza
petH Oloaeiu. Doth OF THIS county, were
married at Kenstngton, Rev. Thomas E.
Copes Of Kensington being the officiating
minister.
The public schools throughout the county
closed yesterday for the Christmas holi-
days. In most Of the schools appropriate
exercises marked the closing hours
Mr.. James w. Howes of Unity and Miss
Frances e. Leizear OF Brighton were re-
Gently married by Rev. Peter M. Boyden,
rector Of st. Bartholomew p e. Church.
1t Is understood that Mr. John L. Dawson,
one Of Rockviile's best-known citizens ana
lffe-long republican, will make q fight for
the appointment as postmaster at Rock
willie.
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Given Long Jail Sentence.

Harvey Robinson, a young colored man.
was up In the Police Court this morning
on five charges of larceny. 1t was alleged
by the police that in each OF the five in
stances the defendant had stolen a bicycle.
Robinson, who appeared to be the least
concerned man in the court room. told the
judge that the police were trying to put
him away for good"
Judge Kimball believed that the charges
were proved, and sent Robinson to jail for
one year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24
Easy Money for Prima Donnas.

Singing for monographs seems to be as
high-paid musical exercise as there is. A
photograph company has offered a prima
donna who sings at the Metropolitan Opera
House this winter $4,000 for four songs.
That u.s. 5000 as soon as the songs are
sung and 81 600 a year for four years as a
reward for not singing into any other ma
chine. Great and many are the means OF
income OF a goddess of grand opera. She
could live splendidly on what she can get
for using pill, perfume, piano or a
photograph.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

has already been purchased by an agent of
the Standard Oil Company. located near the
United States naval observatory. on 32d
street extended. The representative was in
Georgetown within the past few days and
made an effort to lease an immense ware
house on the water front for the storing Of
machinery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24
Candidates Presented.

The following are the candidates pre-
sented for the various Offices: Potentate,
Carter B. keene, Edwin B. Hay: chief rab-
ban. Jacobus s. Jones: assistant rabban
Frank o. McNew, Francis A. Seabr.ng;
high priest and prophet. Allan Bussius:
oriental guide, John A Ellinger; treasurer
Allison Nailor, jr.: recorder, Harrison Ding
man; representatives -four to be elected
Frank X. Raymond, VIM. T. Guide George
Harold Walker, Carter B. Keene, Edwin
B. Hay, Fred w. Behrens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24
Concentration.
From Mines and Minerals.

3Ililts dHd M1DerHIs.
Concentration has been practiced by all
workers OF ores from very early period:
the Mexicans. perhaps. being the first with
their "plapiIla" Cor little plane). which Is
merely an inclined bank of earth well lamp
ed, and on which one man shoveled small
quantities of tailings, while another man
threw water on them with a horn spoon.
This washed the sands and light stuff down
the plane into the sluice at the bottom and
out OF the mill. The sulphurets, by reason
of their gravity. remained at the top of the
plane and were scraped on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

An aged man named Gaultner was killed
near Sutherland, Johnson county, Tenn,
Thursday night by Coiey Osborne. a
young man and the latters father. The
Osbornes attacked Gaultner with stones and
knife and death resulted from a knife
wound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24
Miss Clara Morris Robbed.

burglar forced entrance into The
Pines. the home OF F. c. Harriott, Yonk-
ers. N. Y, early yesterday morning and
stole lot OF silverware. Mrs. Harriott is
Miss Clara Morris, the well-known actress.
The silyerware was taken from the din
ing room table.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

popular sport The game will be called at
3 o'clock and large crowd of rooters for
the respective teams is expected to be on
hand.
Howard Quinn of Tenleytown, who was
seriously injured Thursday morning while
at work on the new municipal building con-
struction is still at the Emergency HoSpl-
tai. but considerable improvement was
noted in his condition this morning Quinn
was accidentally struck upon the head by
a huge piece of iron falling from above
him and sustained a dangerous fracture OF
the skull.
E. H. Bogley has received an appoint
ment from Judge Henderson of Rockville,
Md, as trustee to collect the unpaid taxes
due in the fourth district of Montgomery
county at the time of the death of the for
mer collector, Ewell M. Bogley. Mr.. Bog
ley is a brother of Mr.. j. w. Bogiey, 1850
32d street northwest, and a resident or
Georgetown.
Celebration for the Poor.
Plans which were inaugurated by few
young ladies of Georgetown several days
ago for an elaborate Christmas celebra-
ton for the poor Of this section are COM
rlete. and ample entertainment for those
who have been fortunate enough to receive
tickets is said to be fully assured. The
celebration will be held at 1903 31st street,
and during the evening two separate en-
tertainments will be given. The first will
be for the poor white children of the com
munity between the hours of $3.50 and 7:3O
O'clock. The second will be for colored
children between the hours of 1880 O'Clock
and $50 o'clock. The Georgetown branch
of the Associated Charities has charge of
the distribution of tickets. The young pep
pie are devoting their personal labors to
the success of the affair
A Midnight Mass.
Midnight mass will be celebrated tonight
at st. AIMS Church. Tenleytown, Father
Joseph C. Mallon officiating. A special
program of music under direction of Miss
Catherine Lackey will be given.
Mr. and Mrs. J. McKenny Berry VI
Georgetown leave this evening to spend the
Christmas holidays with Mrs. Berry's par
ents at Winchester. Va.
Silver Star Lodge, No. 20, Independent
Order of Good Templars. held an interesting
meeting at Good Templar Hall. Brookyille
road. Thursday evening. which was largely
attended. select musical and literary pro-
gram was contributed by local talent.
Mr.. James L. Owens has completed con-
struction of a handsome residence on S7th
street extended
Mrs A. K Squier of Macedon Center, N
Y, sister OF George w. King. has arrived
brothers family.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Osborn will leave
Georgetown after the Christmas holidays
for Los Angeles, Cal. where they will live
in the future. Mrs Osborn's brothers. Cliff
Los Angeles, Cal. Mrs. Osborn Is sister
of /. E. Shoemaker of the Miller Shoemaker
Real Estate Company.
An oil refining plant for Georgetown. back
ed, it Is said, by the Standard OIL Company
and conducted on a large scale, is one of the
possibilities In prospect for Georgetown's
advancement. From an authentic source 1t
IL ascertatned that large tract Of land
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Will Enforce the Law.

In reference to the opinion Of the corpo-
ration counsel submitted to him, Commits
sioner West, under whose Jurisdiction this
subject comes, said this afternoon that he
approved Of the recommendations and will
proceed to prosecute under the old ordi-
nance of 1865.
Mr.. mcfarland said he believed every
effort possible should be made to enforce
the old ordinance, and IL Mr.. West SO rec
commended he would also approve the rec
ommendation. He is also in favor of car
rying a test case to the Supreme Court
under the congressional acts that have been
declared void by the District Court of APP
peals. If need be, new legislation on the
subject must be sought, he said.
In other words. the president Of the board
of Commissioners wants the streets cleaned
of ice and snow by the citizens and not by
the government of the District, and he will
try to have his wish come true"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
SUDDEN DEATH OF COL. >THOS. E
POWELL REPORTED.
Interest in Case of O'Donnel VS.
Mason-General and Per-
sonal Notes.

The sudden death of Col. Thomas E.
Powell. who was stricken with paralysis
after renewing to this city short time ago
from his home in Alabama, occurred yes
terday at his residence, 1922 @ street.
Georgetown. Funeral services over the re-
mains will be held from the family resi-
dence tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O o'clock.
and interment will be made In Glenwood
cemetery. Rev. ]. H. w. Blake, pastor of
Christ Episcopal Church, will officiate at
the ceremonies.
Colonel Powell was the son Of Llewellyn
Powell, and served on the staff of Gen. Joe
Wheeler during the civil war. He had re-
sided in hisQnsw home but short time
when he was stricken.
His wife aradetwo daughters, Mrs p. w.
Butler of Leesburg. Fla. and Miss Mary
Know fsPowel1.h and one son. Llewellyn
Powell of this city. survive him. Mrs:
Powell. before her marriage to Colonel
Powell. was the widow of DR.. Frank e.
Lynch confederate veteran and the son
of a naval officer highly distinguished in
navy, Comniodqre William F.. Lynch.
Much interest attaches to the outcome
of the case which Is now pending be-
tween w. 10 ponnell and John r. Mason.
both of Georgetown. Mason formerly con-
Quoted carriage repair shop at 1868 s2d
street, but recently sold his business to
Jesse b. Mason, his brother Mr. O'Donnell,
one of Masoa'Scredttors, got out an attach
ment on the property thus transferred. The
attachment was yesterday quashed by
Judge Barnard The question which now
arises Is whether under the recent enact
ment Of Congress dealers in merchandise,
upon the sale or transfer Of their property,
shall In addition to the necessary legal adj
vertising furnish the purchaser with list
of his creditors when the bill of sale Is de-
livered. Jesse b. Mason. 1t is said. claim
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limits of the District OF Columbia as In the
act Of Congress of 1904 and providing for
the removal Of snow and ice from side
walks. etc.. whether adjacent to improved
or unimproved property
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

taxing Piso's Cure. All druggiss. sss.
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Save S of the I-pound car
tons or 10 H-pound cartons
in which Elk Grove Butter
is put up, then come to us
and get a beautiful art calen-
dar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

~ UR aim is and has always been to ex-
ANN tend every courtesy to customers of Elk
W. Grove Butter That this fact is appre
ciated has been demonstrated again and
again They feel free to write to lis
when the occasion arises, and we give these COM
munications careful attention. We have received
a number of letters from people of small families
who do moi REQUIRE great deal of butter re-
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-15
HOW TO FIX DOCTORS FEE.
st. Louis Judge Holds That Wealth
OF Patient Should Not Count.

st. Louis, Mo. June 14-According
to a decision by Judge Ryan today.
the financial condition of a person
should not be taken into considera.
tion by physicians in making charges
for professional services.
THE character of the service. the
seriousness of the complaint the skin
and time required, the result reached ,
Judge Ryan holds, are the elements
to be considered. but not the wealth
or the poverty 0; the patient"
This decision was reu1ered in SCI.
ting aside the vedict OF the Jury in
the suit Of DR.. NJ p. Morrell against
DR.. J. J. Lawrence OF New York.
DR. MOTrell went to New York and
performed surgical operation on
young Lawrence. charging 10000
The jury awarded him $4,000. but
Judge Ryan deemed this amount ex.
cessive.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-15
LIABILITIES.
ADULTERATEO CANDIES.
Chemists Find Highly Injurious Poi
sonous Matter in Sweet stutfs-

New York. June l4.-Adulterants
highly Injurious to the health have
been found in innocent looking cakes
cheap caramels and other sweet stufs
sold freely to children here and
report has been made to the attorney
general of the state department OF
agriculture. In one instance ele, en-
grains Of parafine we're found in four
small chocolate covered cakes. The
chemists declare that parafine re-
lists the action Of strong aclde and is
highly Injurious TO the digestive or.
gans
Evidently il had been used by the
bakers and candy makers to keen
their product from becoming stale.
Other samples OF candy disclosed
anaIine dyes and lead poIsons Inju-
Tious coloring matters were not con.
fined TO cheap candies, but were
found in some OF the most expensive
varieties that are made.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-15
Arres PORT As--us WAT


The Russian hop, tlat ru-t A-thu'
would prove 60 b, auc-le- Sebastopo
mus, be- becoming very dim Th,
conditions which srat.-l ,ue L-imear
fortress go bold uu, Jog nearly yea,
are lacking aer--tae uninterrupted
communication with .he diute-laud.
.Ae divided oounsels and feeble a.
lol o.. The aUes N..1er Is there
any sign o. another Russian genius
Ike TobleJer
Port Arthur Be- The immediate Oh.
.ecrye o. the japanese and well iu.
'9rmed Russians must share the op.u-
ions ~ o'ler nations ,ha, It Is doom.
60. Gen Dragomlroh who two
months sgg publicly advised thar i'
should be- abandoned end ne fee, de.
sIYye5 las the melancholy sslsfae.
uon OF seeing bis council completely
Nn..,atea Dy %, actual condition -
affair Gen Kuropo-su nae been
lea ty ta. .eg 10 tiD fortress as
"eI a tY tae railroad. aua. after
OH secs himself compelled 90 abar.
don Ii o.. .ts fate without making any
effort 'pr It. relief KluCt,v ls de-
asIyo az tH, fate Of port Ar.tu- Th,
stronghold s .oomed D.. all is a
question Of time. and seems 20 be-
"a gl.. lion Y' woe,. hardly o. months
npw rlat tho defenders have been
driven in upon .t from the position |
J' their o~u preparation and forth |
cation ar the Istamus o' The PENN |
.uIa
But after Port Arthur what? WIN
be japanese stll pursue Kuropatkn
is be desires them 10 DO, 20 Mukden
'ud beyond as DC falls back 20 lure
hem on. Increasing their dinculues
md lessening his own with every mile
,i their advance? or will they con.
out themselves with holding and fer.
Tying The line across the bases Of
be- Korean Peninsula and the PENN.
uia Of LAaD-Tung and dcfying the
russians tD put them outg IN posses.
ion Of this line they would be in
.ossossiOn of all Korea and Of all
.aratime Manchuria Would not they
o in pos.cssioh Of all for which they
ave really been hghung2 With nor
merely fI4 IuIf ,t H.. ,,If a ..4 ~. |