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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
THE SMOKELAW AGAIN
AUGUST PETERSEN WRITES TO
THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS.

The District Commissioners have received
communication from Mr.. August Petersen
in regard to the emission of black smoke
from apartment houses on Chaplin street.
He says:
when addressing you on the Goth in
slant in reference to the emission of black
smoke from the apartment houses on
Chapln street it was not my intention to
enter into any controversy with the health
officer of the city. but since he has seen fit
to make exceptions to my statements of
facts, and which can be readily verified,
L feel justified and somewhat compelled to
reply. In his reply he attempts to prove
vigilance on his part in the enforcement of
the anti-smoke law, and for this purpose
enumerateS the various times upon which
one of the apartment houses has been
lined. Six fines of $40 each were imposed
comparatively a small quantity of coal was
used, and one fine of $40 dollars during the
month of February, making a total of $40,
all within period of three years making
on an average little more than two prose-
cutions a year. The health officer surely
cannot regard this a good showing in
the administration of the anti-smoke law.
When it is well known and readily sus-
ceptible of proof that this law has been
almost daily violated for a period of over
three years. the payment of $40 In fines for
the license of nearly running whole
neighborhood for residence purposes is
cheap indeed, and cannot convince any
right thinking man that the health de-
partment has done it's duty
THE health officers attention should be
called to the fact that no complaint has
been made against the Victoria apartment
house On the contrary, it was mentioned
as a model for the others to follow as re-
CARDS the emission of smoke.
I'm reference to the court case, simply
desire to state that the judge hearing the
case was not informed in time of the pres
ence of the witnesses desiring oft estifying,
which is proved by the health officers own
statement, in which he says that the inspec-
tor was informed by the judge that as the
defendant had pleaded guilty the testimony
of these witnesses not needed The
witnesses in this case all well knew that
their testimony was not needed to convict
or to prove the defendants guilt because
that fact was substantially proved by the
case being brought in the court where cases
of this character are decided upon the
affidavits made by the inspector. The OBJ
ject sought to be obtained by the witnesses
was to impress upon the judge the degree
of violation, and to have a fine assessed
accordingly. If, after hearing the state
ments of these witnesses, the judge had
imposed a fine of only $40, Impeachment
proceedings would probably have been in
stituted against him at once
"All other matters referred to in the
health officers reply are too frivolous to
require attention"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
Fined. Ten Dollars,

Alphonso Wells, colored, attended a local
theater Tuesday night and amused himself
in a manner that got him in trouble.
II thought the show was kind of funny"
he told Judge Scott this morning, land !
laughed with the other people,
The officer on duty at the theater charged
that Wells amused himself by breaking
beer bottles against the wall, and that he
threw one at him after he reached the
street.
II threw the bottle at him." said the de-
PENDANT, because he struck me with club
for nothing"
with his son, and said the latter had been
in the asylum. The judge said he could not
overlook such conduct. and imposed SIC
fine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
ART Department.
UNABLE TO DECIDE.
DR.. Woodward's Views Regarding Ef-
feet on Health Of Recent Excavations.

Health Ofacer Woodward has reported
that after an investigation he is unable to
say that the open cut along LIST street south
of D street southeast, which is part of the
excavations for the Capitol Hill railroad
TUNNEL to the new union depot, has been
the cause OF ill-health Of persons residing In
the vicinity. in spite of the Fact that pro-
tests were made against the opening up OF
the ground for the alleged reason that there
would be injury to health.
Complaints were made against this work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
Presidential Elections in September.

A joint resolution providing that hereaf-
ter electors for President and Vice Presi-
dent and representatives In Congress shall
be voted for on the first Tuesday in Sep
TENDER instead of in November as at pres
ent. and that the 59th Congress shall as
semble for its first regular session on the
first Monday In October 1905, was intro
duced in the House yesterday by Repre-
sentative Livingstone of Georgia. Mr.. Liv-
ingstone thinks the present sessions of Con-
gress are not long enough TO permit of the
transaction of the necessary business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
Pastor Surprised.

Members of the congregation of Mount
Zion Methodist Episcopal Church. Goth
street near o street northwest, rendered
their pastor. Rev. b. T. Perkins, a surprise
pound party last night. The donations In
cluded q ton of COAL a barrel Of -four and
many other serviceable supplies. Henry
Bowles acted as chairman. O.. T. Beason,
John Berry and Miss Sadie Hall presented
the contributions to the pastor and he re-
of his family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
Extension of Kalorama Avenue

Representative Allen of Maine has intro
duced bill in the House providing for the
condemnation by the ordinary proceedings
of the land necessary for joining Kalorama
avenue and Prescott place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
PROBATE COITRT-Justica Could

PROBATE COURT-Justice Gould
In re VIM Mahoney ct al: order ap
pointing Katie Mahoney guardian; bond,
$500; attorneys, r. F. Downing, H. A. Heg
arty and j. V. Coughlin.
Estate of George G. Vest; certified copy
of will admitted to record; attorneys,
Stockslager e Heard
Estate of George Becker; letters of ad-
ministration granted to VIM. NJ. Beck;
bond, $1,000; attorneys, Roach & Watkins
Estate of Lewis c. Main; order setting
trial for January 30, 1905: caveator's attor-
ney, ]. E. Taylor; caveatees attorneys,
Barnard & Johnson.
Estate of c. c. Walter; order authorizing
continuance of business; attorney, Leon
Tobriner
Estate of Reuben B. Derrick; amended
petition filed; attorney, E. H. Thomas.
Estate of Nora Feeny; order for caveat-
ors to give security for costs. Caveators'
attorneys. Donovan. Wells &c Veitch; cav
eatees' attorneys a. A. Birney and p. K.
billiard.
In re Julius E Thrum: petition to appoint
guardian filed. Attorney. Alex. II. Bell.
In re John O'Neill ct al: petition for sale
Of real estate filed. Attorney. Walter II.
NARROW.
Estate of Solomon Carr: will dated No
vember &c 1904 filed.
Estate of Elizabeth e. Marceron; will dat
ed July, 1899. filed.
Estate of Patrick Danaher: petition to
employ counsel. Attorney. Stuart McNam-
ara.
BANKRUPTCY COURT-Justice Anderson
In re Thomas E. Waggaman; contract of
sale for art collection approved.
In re Alice e Kennedy; adjudication and
reference to William Hallam ordered
In re Abraham j. Kennedy; do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE WASHINGTON MARKET COMPANY
The annual l.eeting OF the stockholders of the
Washington Market Company will be held In the
Office OF the company in the Seventh street wing
Of Center Market in the city of Washington, D.
C., at ~ o'clock noon the first Monday. being
the SECOND DAY. OF January. 1905 for the
choice of thirteen directors to serve the ensuing
yesr and TO act any other business within the
power of the corporation that may be brought
before the meeting
FRANK C. WILKINS Secretary.
Washington, ID. c., December 10. 1904.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22

H. Mortimer Brooks of New York. who ac-
cidentaily shot himself while on hunting
expedition near Pittsboro. N. c.. recently
has been taken to his home In New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22

Branch Office, 7th and T SITS. N. w.
The Star has opened a branch Office at
Criswells drug store. corner 7th and T
streets northwest, where Advertisements are
received ut regular rates and sent direct to
The Star Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
Aprons.

Aprons.
Lot of White Lawn Aprons in ten dr.
ferent styles; some with deep hens.
others inserting at top OF hem, and still
others trimmed with lace: sold nN
at 25c. and 39c. Special .......A 10.
Special lot of Lawn Aprons,
f iSS is spseia ard width worth 12zc.
Lot of Fancy Swiss Aprons. bottom
trimmed with ribbon and lace, In five
different styles; worth SOC. to DE-
J0c. Special. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SSe
Children's White Lawn Aprons, TRIM
med with embroidery; sizes
to IA years; worth pc. Spe- nOW/c
cial. ........................ IZAc.
Special lot of Chldren's White Lawn
Aprons, in four different styles; one
with wide ruffie around yoke; another
long waist trimmed with embroidery
and lace; sizes to IA; worth Doc
soc. Special. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. @>Ss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
Children's Needs.

Children's Outing Cloth Skirts. with
wide ruffies on bottom; worth 12lAC,
25c Special ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS /@
Lot of Fine White Cambria Dresses
for small children; yoke trimmed with
embroidery and tucks; cheap at OSC.
SOC. Special. Observation-Disclosures.
Lot of Infants Crochet
Sacques, in all colors; worth G5C.
soc. Special. observation-disclosures.
Children's Flannelette Gowns, ruffie-
trimmed around neck, down front, IN
pretty, light colors; worth 39c- DOC.
Special sizes to years.
Special Black Velvet Coats; deep
capes. trimmed with silk medall1ons ana
silk braid; sizes up to years; So OF
worth $500. Special. ..........
Handsome Cloth Coats, with Vandyke
collar, trimmed with lace and medal
lions: tan, brown, blue, etc. S3 30
Sold at $500. Special. ........-
Children's Navy Blue Sailor Suits.
with insignia on sleeve; silk tie; all
sizes; worth s.. Green Ticket So An
Day. .................-......
Stylish Brown Cloth Coats, with deep
round cape; pointed ends, trimmed with
worth Screen Ticket Day.
Children's Handsome All-silk Long
tail Velvet Coats; round deep cape,
trimmed in lace; worth rs SS. 90
Green Ticket Day..
Special lot of High-front Silk and Vel
vet Caps, with silk facings; all
colors: worth $150-Green O2C
Ticket Day. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
Condition of the Water.

Temperature and condition of water at s
Am: Great Falls, temperature, SO; condi-
ton, SO. Dalecarlia reservoir, temperature
80; condition at north connection SO; con-
dttion at south connection, 36. Georgetown
distributing reservoir, temperature, "a; con-
dition at infiuent gate house, 80; condition
at efiiuent gate house, So Washington city
reservoir, temperature, 80; condition at in
fluent. 36 condition at effluent, &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22

DIVIDEND NOTICE-AT MEETING DE iiE ~,
directors of the MERCHANTS TRANSFER AN,
dividend OF So 90 per share was declared, pay
able January q 1905. TO stockholders OF reco. ti
December 81, 1904 Transfer books closed ui'ii
January 2 1905. r. X. NEWBOLD, Secretary.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
WARMER TONIGHT.
Probably Light Snow Early Tomor-

Forecast till pm Friday-For the Dis
trict of Columbia, Delaware and Maryland
warmer tonight, probably light snow In
early morning. Friday rain or snow and
warmer; increasing southerly winds.
For Virginia, fair and warmer tonight.
Friday rain or snow, with rising tempera-
ture; lignt variable winds, becoming fresh
southerly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
The City Lights.

The city lights and naphtha lamps all
lighted by thirty minutes after sunset: ex-
tinguishing begun one hour before sunrise.
All arc and incandescent lamps lighted fif-
teen minutes after sunset and extinguished
forty-five minutes before sunrise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22

Weather conditions and general forecast
The disturbance central Wednesday morn
ing over British Columbia has advanced to
western South Dakota, and this morning
forms barometric depression covering
practically the whole of the northern Rocky
mountain region and the upper Missouri
valley. The area of high pressure central
In the middle Mississippi valley Wednesday
morning has advanced to the Virginia coast
and increased considerably in intensity
The precipitation Of the last twenty-four
hours has been confined to the lower lake
region, the Pacific coast states and the
northern plateau.
1t is decidedly warmer in Kansas Ne
braska, Arkansas and in the lower Missouri
and middle Mississippi valleys.
Snow IS indicated for the lower lake re-
glon, and rain in the lower Ohio and middle
Mississippi valleys, Tennessee and the east
gulf states. There will also be snow or rain
in the middle Atlantic states and rain in
the south Atlantic states Friday.
1t will be warmer In eastern districts
The winds along the middle Atlantic coast
viii be fresh westerly, shifting to souther-
ly; on the south Atlantic coast fresh north
easterly; on the east gulf coast light north
easterly, shifting to southeasterly.
Steamers departing today for European
ports will have fresh westerly winds and
fair weather to the Grand Banks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22

For financial ads. see page go.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
THE COURT RECORD
District Supreme Court.

EQUITY COURT NO. 1-Justice Anderson.
Evans agt. Evans; absolute divorce
granted: complainant awarded custody of
child; compliments solicitor. Sydney E.
Mudd
Gibbons agt Gibbons cause re-referred
to examiner for further proof; complain-
ants solicitor, e. L: Gies; defendants So
licitors, Wells, Veitch & Longhaw.
Golden agt. Baer; w. A. Johnston and
Albert Silers appointed RECEIVERS; bond,
81 600; compliments solicitors, w. A. John
ston and P. NJ. Brown.
Knight agt. Clements; bill dismissed with
costs; compliments solicitor, Hayden John
son; defendants solicitor, Irving Williams
Mattingly agt. Mattingly:f certain funds
sequestrated and PROOF ordered taken be-
fore ]. Arthur LYMAN, examiner; com
plainant's solicitor, II. G. Kimball: de-
PENDANTS solicitor, Robert E. Mattingly.
In re lunacy of Henry Ochs committee
authorized to file additional bond.
In re lunacy of John B. Bishop; commit
tee authorized to invest funds
In re lunacy of John Cooke; committee
authorized to invest funds.
Johnston agt. Johnston; auditors report
confirmed and distribution ordered Com
piainant's solicitor, w. A. Johnston and w.
l.. Ford; defendants solicitors, /. Willilm
son, A. B. Webb, Hallam & Hallam, P. M.
Brown and NJ. J. Colbert.
Wineland agt. Wagenhurst; motion to re-
tax costs overruled.
McDermott agt. Riley; sale finally rati-
fled and reference to auditor. Complain
ants solicitor, John A. Butler.
McCafferty agt. Caldwell; reference to au-
ditor; appeal noted; bond, $780, Complain
ants solicitor, w. D. Davidge; defendants
solicitor, II. j. May.
Chapman agt. Metcaf; motion to recall
issues granted. Compartments solicitor,
John Ridout: defendants solicitors r. p.
Evans and Edwin Forrest.
Thornton agt Thornton; order of ratif-
cation of June %, 1904. amended. Com
plainant's solicitor. j. P. Earnest defend
ants solicitors. A. A. Lipscomb and Lam
bert and Baker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22

CIRCUIT COURT NO. 1-Justice Barnard.
Peele agt. Pintsch Comprising Company
and Henderson agt. same; time to amend
declara ton extended five days.
District of Columbia agt Parker; sum-
mons to Mary e. Parker, eXecutriX, or
dered plaintiffs attorneys. A. B. Duvall
and e. H. Thomas
Downey agt. Washington Times Com
den Johnson and J. Med. Carrington; de-
PENDANTS attorneys. Lambert & Baker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22

CRIMINAL COURT NO 2-Justice Gould.
United States agt. VIM. w. Hamilton;
render verdict guilty of murder in first de-
gree. Attorneys, r. H. Mcneil and L. II.
David.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
Tide Table

Today-Low tide, 40 am and 1 :46 pm +;
high tide. T:25 a m and 7:45 pm.
TomorrOw-Low tide, 2:32 am. and 2:33
pm; high tide, s:12 am. and S:32 pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
The Sun and Moon,

Today-Sun rises, 7:15 am. sun set
pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 7:16 am
Moons rises ) pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
CIRCUIT COURT NO. 2-Chief Justice Ola
baugh

Dale agt. Humphrey; judgment on verdict
for plaintiff for $500; plaintiffs attorneys
Brandenburg & Brandenburg; defendant
attorneys. Padgett & Forrest.
Weschke agt Herold; on trial: plaintiff s
attorneys. C. NJ. Fulton and w. NJ. Ed
wards: defendants attorneys. Cuttings &
Chamberton.
Independent Oil Company agt. Palmer;
judgment on verdict; plaintiffs attorneys,
Brandenburg & Brandenburg: defendants
attorneys, L. p. Loving and J. c. Cuttings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22

CRIMINAL COURT No. 1-Justice Wright.
United States agt Thomas Sheldon en-
beZzlement Defendant committed.
United States agt. Alfred S. Gerris en-
beZzlement; recognizance. $780, with W. w.
Stewart as surety taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PEOPLES
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE DIS,
TRIC"T OF COLUMBIA has declared the usual
semiannual dividend Of THREE 800 per cent
on Its capital stock, payable at the companys
office No. 328 Pennsylvania ave. Sc, on MON,
stock will be closed from December "a to January
2. inclusive. JOHN IL. HEHRELL;
HENRY X SIMPSON Secretary de22-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22

Talking Machine Needles,
SC. PER HUNDRED. for a few days only.
They the soft tone, non-scratching nee
de Not more than packages to a customer.
CAPITAL PHoNoGRAPH Co. s25 7th NV.
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THE ANNUAL. ELECTION OF SEVEN TRUSTEES
for the ensuing year by the stockholders OF the
Washington Brick Company will be held at the
NV Washinston u q on WoNnAy Lamar
8, 1905. Polls will DO open from u noon to
o'clock pm, In pursuance of the by laws Of the
Company.
THE WASHINGTON BRICK COMPANY.
des. 22ja7-3t By T. l.. H0LBRooK, President.
NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON, d. O., December g. 1904.
The annual election for directors Of this bank
will take place at the banking house TUES
DAY, January 10, 1905.
Polls open from IL m. to pm.
des, IL, ~, jas CHA6. =. WHITE. Cashier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-16
A Good Match Is in Prospect
for Terry McGOvern.
Young COrbett Makes all Offer to
Fight Him Again.
SEDNS WIRE TO HARRIS
McGOvern's Manager Is Asked
for a January Date.
Wants the Weight to Be Down
az Low as 12S Pounds.

San Francisco, Dec. 16.-Young Cor
bett was coming in from the races when
he met Alec Greggains, the manager of
the San Francisco Athletic club. cal
exander," cried Corbett, humming the
air of that popular song. Greggains
stopped to hear Corbett's tale, and the
following conversation took place:
Gimme a match with Terry Meow
ern?"
"All right. Think you can beat him?'
Sure 1 cam
How do you know?"
Beat him twice, didn't II"
YES
Then why shouldn't 1 whip him
again?'
''Supposing I hit the wires and see
what Sam Harris has to say about it, -
said Alec, going down in his vest pocket
for a pencil.
Go ahead" replied Corbett.
well, here you are"
Greggains then walked over to the tel
egraph office and sent the following tel
egram:
sam H. Harris, Manager Terry Nc
Govern, care Sullivan, Harris & Woods,
willing to fight Terry again. What do
you say? He wants the weight to be
12S pounds and the contest to take place
in January. My club will pull off the
fight. GREGGA1NS."
After the message was sent Corbett
and Greggains talked the matter over
and both agreed that it would be a good
bout for January. Corbett waited up
till late hour for reply from Mana
ger Harris, but he had to go to bed
without any word from New York. He
expects a definite answer some time to-
day.
1t is well known fact that McGovern
has all along claimed that he can beat
Corbett, and as he has been anxious for
another chance he will. no doubt, accept
this offer unless his theatrical engage
&C. L,
il is understood. will start out on Christ
mas day in a show for a tour of the
east. This may prevent him from meet
ing Corbett. Otherwise a contest be-
tween the two little men is almost a
certainty.
While the fighting game is dull the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-16

Kansas, a temporary order restraining
the Kansas National Gas company from
laying pipe lines adjacent to farm of
9. II. Rockwell, south of this city. Uni
ted States Marshal Mackey served no
tice on the gas company last evening,
but the order came too late, as the pipe
line had been laid past the Rockwell
farm.
Thursday Attorneys Dana and Ziegler
appeared before Judge Flannelly 10
make application for a restraining or
der to prevent the gas company from
crossing the John O'Brien farm. Attor-
ney Fritch, for the gas company, OBJ
jected on the ground that as they were
in contempt of court, having demanded
orders of arrest from inferior courts in
defiance of Judge F1annelly's injunction,
Dana and Ziegler had no standing in
court Judge Flannelly refused to en-
terrain their application.
"wednesday night the gas company s
workmen tunneled under O'Brien's farm
and laid their pipe line while a guard
stood on the surface right of way. Last
night officers with all available vehicles
in town went to the scene of operations
to arrest the gas company's workmen.
They were prepared for emergencies
and were accompanied by Iinemen and
telephone equipment should they be re-
Quired- The lines seem to be drawing
tighter and the controversy is far from
settled The pipe line company is work
ing night and day.
The pipe line employees were arrested
without trouble and brought here for
arraignment It is said the gas COM
pany will begin contempt proceedings
today.
The gathering of the men and teams
in the neighborhood of the latest work
put in by the gas company and their
possible action, appear to be the logical
ton meeting held at Coffeyville, when
Rev. Bernard Kelly, a well known
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-16
BIG X. OF P. CONVENTION.
VIII Be Held at Wichita ON Feb
FuarY II.

Wichita, Kan. Dec. 16.-The COM
mittee on arrangements for the Wich-
ita district convention of the Knights
of Pythias, held a meeting this MORN
ing and discussed plans for the big
gathering of Pythians that is to be
held here February IT. The commit
tee is composed of Sir Knights Barnes,
Papes, Kirlker. Andrews, Cassell, Sence
and Ready, the latter of Wellington,
being the only member not in attend
ance.
w. J. Duval, supreme representative
from Kansas to the national grand
lodge, was at the meeting and brought
the good news that Grand Chancellor
Whiting of Illinois. and Supreme Vice
Chancellor Charles A. Barnes of the
same state, would probably be in
Wichita at the district convention to
deliver addresses. Mr.. Duval inform
ed the committee that George M. Gull
yer of Concordia, grand chancellor of
Kansas, was in communication with
the head of the order in Illinois in
reference to an exchange of visits. The
Illinois official promised to visit one
Kansas district convention if Grand
Chancellor Culver of this state would
attend one of the Illinois district con-
VentiOnS.