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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
INVOLVING ELEC.
TRIO LIGHT PLANT ARGUED.
Effort to Prevent Sale of the Property
General and Per-
sonal Items.


Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. August 10, 1904.
A special session of the corporation court
was held this morning. Judge Louis c.
Barley presiding, for the hearing of argu-
ment on the injunction which the court
granted in July restraining the corporation
from disposing Of the city electric light
franchise and plant. 1t is understood that
but for the rule of the court the city coun-
ell, at its last meeting in July, would have
taken action authorizing the sale of the
franchise to Mr.. c. F. Thompson for $13,-
500. Since the proposition was first made
in council. Councilman Frank c. Spinks
placed himself on record as being posi-
lively against it.. When it appeared evil
dent that the transfer of the property and
franchise would be directed by COUNCIL Mr.;
Spinks. through his attorney, Mr.. Samuel
G. Brent, applied to Judge Barley for an
injunction, which was granted temporarily.
Attorney Douglass Stewart was retained
to represent the city in the hearing.
A proposition was made to alter the In
junction so that it would apply to the
mayor instead of the city council. This
was agreed upon by council it being
pointed out that such a change would meet
all the requirements of the case and at the
same time leave the city council without
embarrassment as to its action on the ord1-
nance for the sale of the plant. The sug-
BeStlon was agreed upon by the COURT ana
a rule was entered ordering the alteration.
The injunction was then argued at length.
General Matters.
A compromise verdict was agreed upon
in the corporation court this morning in
the case of r. H. Cox, administrator for
Daniel Gavin, against the Southern Rail-
road Company. The original suit was for
$1,000 for damages alleged to have been in
f1icted by the defendant company.
The cases of Ernest Mills and James,
better known as Barney" Richards,
charged with attempting to break into a
freight car on the Southern railroad with
intent to steal therefrom, were called be-
fore Justice Cation in the police court this
morning. The prisoners were represented
by Attorney Machen. 1t was shown that
the attempt to get into the car had not
pleaded guilty of petit larceny they were
sent to Jail for thirty days.
The stock of the Alexandria Shoe Com
pany the plant of which was part of the
large building at the corner of Prince and
Fairfax streets. has been purchased by the
Pan Shoe Company, of which Mayor-eect
Fred j. Paff is president
Mrs Eustace Moncure and her son, Mr.
Robert Moncure of Fredericksburg are
the guests Of Mrs. ]. Z. Smith on Duke
street.
Miss Bessie Jones has returned from a
visit to friends in Norfolk and Portsmouth
Va.
Mr.. r. P. w. Garnett, United States COM
missioner for this city, Is visiting at the
nome OF Mr.. Tyson Janney in Occoquan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
A. B. G. Headache Powders.
Selling and Storing Furniture

Immediate relief Druggists. 1Oc. au3-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
NEARLY COMPLETED.
Iron Work Of Railway Bridge to Be
Finished This Week.

The iron work of the new railway bridge
across the Potomac will be finished this
week, unless something unforeseen occurs to
prevent. The workmen are engaged In
placing in position the steel parts of the last
span to be completed, that next to the draw
at the Virginia end. 1t was more than half
completed this morning and the remainder
of the big beams were going in place rapid
ly. On the completed parts Of the bridge
the double track is being laid, and the fin
ishing work on the trackbed from the draw
to the stationary parts of the structure was
being done.
Steam was made in the boilers of the
draw-moving machinery, and 1t swung open
and closed daily, and seems to be working
in a satisfactory manner. 1t is stated the
bridge could be made ready for service in
less than ten days were the approaches
completed.
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Demand Eight Hour Basis.

At the meeting of the Council of Allied
Building Trades last night, at Building
Trades Hall formerly Costello's), 9Th and
G street northwest, action was taken look
ing to the placing of several machine
shops in the District on an eight-hour
basis. A delegation of local machinists,
headed by Mr.. Stuart Reid, appeared be-
fore the council to ask the assistance of
that body In the movement. 1t was stated
that many machinists In this city are re-
Quired to work nine hours. The business
agent of the council was directed to In
vestigate the matter and make report
thereon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
SATURDAY HALF-HoLIDAY.
Rumor Regarding Government Print
ing Office Denied-The Navy Yard


The report that the Saturday half-holi-
day at the government printing office has
been abolished is not true. Capt Henry T.
Brian chief clerk of that institution, stated
today that last Saturday afternoon it was
necessary to keep a number of employees at
work owing to the pressure of work.
But he added, 1.-The Saturday half
holiday at the government printing office
has not been abolished"
Capt Pendleton. superintendent of the
navy yard, has notified the per diem en-
ployes there that If they take the Satur-
day half-holiday hereafter they will do so
at the risk of losing pay for it. This is
result OF the controllers decision on the
request of employees at the Washington
barracks for benefits under the alf-holiday
order. When Capt Pendleton read the con-
troller's decision in the newspapers he or
dered the discontinuance of the Saturday
half-hOliday rule on the ground that he
would have no authority to pay the men
unless they worked.
A committee of Columbia Lodge, No. ia,
Interna tional Associat ton of Machinists, num-
bering / 400 members who are employed at
the navy yard, called on Admiral Mason chief
of ordnance. to learn IL they were to be
deprived of the half-holday. The commit
teemen, MesSrs. Emmett L. Adams and w.
r. Adams, reported that Admiral Mason
assured them that the controllers dec1-
sion did not apply to them. The committee
called later on Capt. Pendleton and he
modified his order to the extent that If the
men took the half-holiday they would do so
at their own risk. The matter will be
further considered at a meeting of Co
lumbia Lodge to be held August II, at
Naval Lodge Hall. 4th street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue southeast, unless special
meeting shall be called in the meantime.
The machinists claim they have been re-
ceiving the half-holiday under an executive
order, and they, therefore, doubt the au
thority of Capt. Pendeton TO make any
change in the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
NEW NEGRO PROJECT.
Propose the Construction Of Law and
Order Building.

A new movement Is On foot among sew
eral prominent local negroes looking to the
establishment Of law and order build
ing" and association, which will have for
its object the protection of the law -abid-
ing citizens of America" The scheme Is to
raise $4,000 between now and next March,
which will be invested and used as a re-
serve fund, while the association will offer
standing rewards of not more than $500
nor less than $3.50 for the ARREST and con-
viction of the leader of any mob which de-
stroys the life of any American citizen"
1t is also proposed to give not more than
$500 nor less than $3.50 to the heirs of every
man whose life is taken by a mob, or any
officer of the law who shall lose his life in
the defense of such man. Local arrange
ments are in charge of Edward Lewis, 1910
10th street northwest.
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Wants Status Defined.

The Baltimore Trust and Guarantee Com
pany, as trustee. has filed petition in the
District Supreme Court asking instructions
from the court with reference to the relay
ing Of the tracks of the Anacostia and Po-
tomac River street railway across the Ana
costa bridge. The petitioner states that 1t
holds certain bonds of the railroad COM
pany, payable in fifty years and aggregat-
ing $3,OOOOOO. and that a reissue of the
reserve bonds might be necessary in con-
nection with the contemplated improve
ments. The petitioner desires to have its
status fully defined before the work shall
proceed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
Will Go in q Body.

Kit Carson Post. No. 2 G. A. r.. has ar
ranged to go in a body to Boston Sunday
morning to attend the national encamp-
ment accompanying the department COM
mander and staff of the "Old Guard' and
comrades of other posts in this depart
mcnt, via the official route of the Depart
ment of the Potomac. The train will leave
at o'clock by the b. d o. K. r. to New
York. and thence by the steamer Plymouth
OF the Providence line. 1t is said a large
delegation from the post will go by this
q. y. II. special, the excursion being under
the auspices of the special committee on
transportation appointed by the depart
ment commander.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
New Tug Nearing Completion.

The new tugboat building at Solomon
Island. Md, for John Miller & Co.. of this
city is nearly ready to receive its machin-
ery. and the schooner James O.. Wright
left Alexandria yesterday having aboard
the boiler to be used in the tug. The en-
CINE with which she will be equipped will
be taken from the tug Maryland, which is
now lying at the shpyard ready to have
the machinery removed.
The new tug when completed. is to be
used in towing clay-laden scows from
Broad Creek and from near Fort Hunt to
this city. The boat is to be fifty two feet
long slightly larger than any tug now In
the Miller fleet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
Wrecking an Old Vessel.

The old three-masted schooner Alice Car
Isle. which formerly ran freight cargoes
on the Potomac from Nomini and other
points to this city, has been lying on a
mud bank near the entrance to the James
Creek canal for several months past. The
days of the old vessels usefulness are
over and her owner will have her broken
up after her fittings, pumps. windlasses
and the like have been removed.
The Carlisle was bull. at Portsmouth,
Va, in 1888, and for many years was in
active service on the river bringing car
gees of wood and lumber from river points
here She had three masts, but was a
small vessel, carrying only about 125,000
feet of lumber.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
The Weems Steamboat ca
Stevenson s Bro.

Office. 1437 Pa ave- eth St Wharf
Telephone Main 4S9. Telephone Main 745.
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DECLINED TO LEAVE.
Charles Biondi's Wound the Result of
His Presidency.

Charles N. Biondi of 1907 9th street south
west was the chief witness in the Police
Court this morning against Flora Johnson.
a colored domestic employed in a boarding
house at No. H street northwest. Flora
was arraigned on charge Of assault and
battery filed against her because of a COM
plant made by Biondi. He said he Wis
tied Flora's place of employment recently,
and that they had some words, the result
of which was that Flora cut him on the left
hand with butcher knife
Flora told Judge Kimball that Biondi
visited her place of service during the abb
sence of her employer, and that he contin-
ued to tarry in the kitchen after he had
transacted his business.
Il ordered him to leave Flora explained,
but he wouldn't go, and when l pushed
him he grabbed at the knife l had in my
hand and cut himself"
Personal bonds,' the court ordered
This man should have left the house when
he was told
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
Moore & Hill Qnc.), TT 18th st.
I'VE sell and rent houses" Money to loan.
advertisement.
Marine Band at the Barracks.

The United States Marine Band, William
II. Santemann, leader, will render the fol-
lowing program at the marine barracks to-
morrow, beginning at 5 o'clock:
March, Nit Bomber Und Grana ten" .Bilse
Overture, "Rosamunde" Schubert
Hallelujah chorus from Messiah. Handel
Cornet solo, "Inflammatus" ......... .Rossini
Second Leader Walter F. Smith,
Grand scenes from the "Valkyre' Wagner
(al Characteristic, "Darkey Breakdown
Bradford
Cc) Caprice, Hearts Message" Santelmann
Descriptive fantasia, I'm Clock Store"
Orth
National anthem 1.-The Star Spangled Ban
ner' Observation-Disclosures. ............. Key
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
"Parisian Widows

The Partisan Widows company will be
seen at the Lyceum Theater, commencing
with regular matinee on Monday next. Au-
gust Is. AS usual the entertainment Will
be divided into three parts, the first being a
musical comedy, Down the Pike an olio.
consisting Of Ben WEIGH, Hebrew imper-
senator; Snyder and Buckley, musical
comedians; Nelson and Milledge, comedy
sketch artists; Arnold and Valmore, in a
little of everything; Rose Carin, serio-
comic, and Chas. Falk in illustrated songs.
and the burlesque, "A Day at the Bar
racks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
BAKERS GRIEVANCES.
Amicable Adjustment Probable Within
the Present Week.

The differences between the journeymen
bakers and their employers will 1t Is
stated be settled to the satisfaction of all
parties concerned within the present week.
The grievances of the journeymen. as well
as the contentious of the boss bakers, are
being considered by the grievance commit
tee of the Central Labor Union, and an
amicable adjustment of the differences Is
predicted
1t is said the employment of workmen
will be left an open question to be de-
cided by arbitration This has been the
bone of contention for several months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
Accidental Shooting.

young colored man named John Coates,
living on Stanton avenue near the Hamilton
road, Anacostia. accidentally shot himself
In the leg above the knee last night about
7:30 o'clock. He was cleaning pistol
when the weapon was accidentally dis
charged. with the result stated The police
wanted to remove him to hospital to be
treated for the injury, but he refused to
60 and said he would be treated at home
by the family doctor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
CITY AMI DISTRICT.

George Anderson. colored resident of
Burk'S court southwest, called at the
Emergency Hospital last night about 10
o'clock and was treated for bruises and
cuts about his head and face. He COM
planned that two coored and white
man had assaulted him on 7th street south
west. His injuries are rot serious
Acting Coroner Glazebro0k was informed
last night of the sudden death of Francis
b. Summers. colored. three years old. The
boy died at the home of his parents, in
Cookseys court southeast, about o'clock
In the afternoon, and the acting coroner
was called upon to give certificate, there
having been no doctor in attendance dur
Ing the last Illness.
Claud GlasscOck, twenty-one years Old
living at 2220 18th street northwest, sur-
fered an attack of acute indigestion last
night about IL o'clock while in the neigh
borhood of 14th street and Florida avenue
He was treated at Freedman's Hospital and
was afterward removed to his home.
Several companies of the fire department
went to the neighborhood of North Capitol
and l. streets last night about IL 30 o clock
In response to an alarm of fire. The police
reserves from the second precinct also re-
sponded but no fire was found The indi-
vidual who had turned IN tine false alarm
was not caught.
Catherine Minnix the cleven-vear-old
child of Mr.. j. Edwin MINK of No COS
Harrison street, Anacostia, who was ser
iously injured by cave-in of earth on
Jackson street a couple of weeks since has
been removed from Providence Hospital
where she was taken after the accident, to
the home of her father. She has almost
entirely recovered.
Record was made today In the office
or the recorder of deeds of the action of
the stockholders of the Washington City
and County Investment Association in in
creasing the capital stock of the organiza-
ton from $1,000 to 5000 The record was
signed by S. Sowerbutts. William O. Mealy
j. Brosnan, William McGinnis and Sey-
mour Jones.
Mr. Charles 6. Garrett Of 35O6 NJ street
and Mr.. Raymond Thompson of 1907 Bath
street left Sunday for a vacation of one
week at Wikerson. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
All About Summer Resorts

Vacation days should be planned for well
in advance. Booklets about summer resort
hotels that hold forth the greatest posi-
bilities for pleasant vacations may be had
at The stars Resort Bureau. Full infor-
nation about resorts and routes for sum-
mer trips freely given at the business office
counter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10

FOREST LODGE. NO. Al. l. q. o. F., OF FOR.
estvilie; Md; will give their annual excursion
to CHESAPEAKE BEACH THURSDAY, Az.
GUST IL, 1904. Don't miss this as an excrp,
tonally pleasant day is In store for you aus ste
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
John F. Rixey, IT,, Injured.

John F. Rixey, jr.. son of Representa-
tive John F. Rixey of the eighth Virginia
district, met with a painful accident day
or two ago. He was on his way on horse
back from his home in Culpeper county
TO Brandy station. when the animal he
was riding became frightened and threw
at the wrist and inhicting other injuries.
While Mr.. Rixeys injuries are not serious,
they will disable him for several weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10

Swift & Co.'S sales of fresh beef in Wash
ington. d. c., past six weeks were as fol-
per ID; week ending July 8, 6 81 100 cents
per ID. week ending July 49, 8 "a 100 cents
per h.; week ending July %, 6 81 100 cents
per lb. week ending July 80, 6 S5- 100 cents
per h.; week ending August 8, 6 S-10O
cents per Id. Average for the six weeks,
8 S0-1O0 cents per lb.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
Death of Miss Kate TierneY.

The death OF Miss Kate Tierney. a clerk
In the bureau of engraving and printing,
occurred yesterday afternoon at Providence
Hospital In this city. Miss Tierney was
for twenty nine years employed in the bu-
reau, and she will be greatly missed by
the army of employees in that busy depart
ment of the government. She was regard
cd as a most efficient clerk, and among her
friends was known to be most charitable
and considerable toward those needing aid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10

the establishment Of Junior tents Remarks
were made also by w. B. Mills. J. Fl.
Morse, A 8. Ewalt, w. H. LIE Strange, NJ
w. Mann, Frank B. Marks and H E.
Ball.
An invitation to attend the Jonadab lawn
party was received and accepted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10

While saving n piece of timber in the
tunnel at Virginia avenue and 9Th street
southeast yesterday afternoon Russell
Rider, nineteen years old. sawed a finger
off his left hand. He went to Providence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
G. A. r. Special Train to Boston

Via PENNSYLVANIA railroad. Leave Wash
ington 7:3O am, Sunday, August IA, arriv-
ing Boston pm. same day. Parlor cars
and day coaches Rate, S12.23 round trip.
Oficial route of Posts 2, B. ., Z, 10 and 10,
Woman's Relief Corps and Ladies of the
O. R-Adyt,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
Enioyed in the Best Homes,

If YOU want to be sure of choicest quality
In meats order T. r. KEANE'S Washington
dressed Beef. Southdown Lamb and other
choice products. They're the meats used in
the best households. Lowest consistent
prices Prompt attention. Phone 1JS. 34-51
Center mkt. & o Wholesale Row.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
G. A. R. Rates to Boston

Via Pennsylvania Railroad. Round trip via
New York and Sound lines. SlO70 via New
York and rail. Sill 80; via through-car route
VIZ. Selling dates. August 49, II and 10,
limit August ~. Extension to September
80 by deposit and payment of fifty cents
advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10

team owned by George w. Cissel of
1851 Water street, Georgetown, ran away
yesterday afternoon about 4:30 o'clock.
The animals ran upon the sidewalk on
Dingman place, and the wagon demolished
the porch in front of the store of Morris
Friendberg. Mr. Cissel had the damaged
porch repaired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
WATERMAN Essential to Health.

The only water safe to drink is pure
water and Finleys Diamond F. Distilled
Water is absolutely pure-free from all ami
NAL and mineral matter. 2OS Mass. ave-
ne. Phone T.. Is.
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Capitol Hill Branch.

Capitol Hill branch for receiving Star
advertisements has been established at
Dobyn's pharmacy. corner I'd street and
Pennsylv MIA avenue southeast Classified
advertisements will be received there at
regular rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

kernan's--The Utopians, S:15 H.m.
Chevy Chase Lake-Concert by Marine
Band and dancing.
Open-aIr Theater. Chevy Chase Lake
Motion pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
CITY ITEMS.
"Milk" Bread is Delicious Bread.

The best and purest materials are used in
Holmes home de Milk Bread, and these
are mixed with fresh milk instead of water.
The most nutritious. as well as most de-
licious, bread there is. &c. a loaf, delivered.
Holmes Bakery, LIST & E SITS. Phone E. S64.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10

Sandy Hunter, colored. eighteen years
tai yesterday afternoon for an injury to
his head. He received the injury by fall
ing from his bicycle near 10th and M
streetA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10

John Brown, forty-fve years old, living
at 1929 Union street southwest, became
suddenly i'll last night while at the 18th
street wharf. He was taken to the Emer-
gency Hospital for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
ROYAL Glue
For Iced Tea

Mends everything. Druggists, 100.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
The Most Healthful Of Beers.

The choice materials and extreme care
employed in brewing old GLORY make
1t the most wholesome of beers. For case
phone w. 1876, AbnerDrury Brewing Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10

"a Bottles Lager Beer, 75c., Delivered.
T. r. Beavers. 423 Az st. s.w. Phone n. 100oD.
1y1-f,m,w-t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10

Any old skin will do for others Uwanta
satin skin, therefore use only Satin Skin
Cream and Satin Skin Complexion Powder.
25c Kann'S. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
Keep "Purissima" Whiskey at Home

in case of sudden illness you'll find it of
great value. Physicians recommend it for
medicinal purposes. It's pure, fully aged,
mellow Phone n. 52S. VIM. Cannon, 1925 18th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10
Electric Delivery Automobile at Auc.

ton. Nearly new. 40 cells of New Porter
batteries. Car will run 30 to 40 miles on
one charge. Will be sold in front of our
salesrooms, 1927 and 1929 G NV, on We'd
nesday Aug. 10. at II noon. Wilson II
Mayors, Auctioneers. auS-2t
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S16-world,s Fair-C. & o. Ry.

Coach excursion each Saturday in Au-
gust, $50 pm. Scenic route. One night out
advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10

Try La Fetra's Csc. Meals, II & 6 SITS.
Delicious coffee, frozen desserts two cafes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10

21s-Lb. Cans Kairomel Syrup, &c.;
Snowdrift Soap. 3kc. Anderson's and Sni-
ders Soups, 7c., Aug. II, at j. T. d. Pyles'
stores, including 94S La ave- 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10

Buy Lumber at Eisinger Bros, 21O9
7th NV, and price as well quality salts
faction is assured Phone N. III au9-3.tf