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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-23
CONVICTED AND SENTENCED.
Parties Arraigned in Police Court on
Charges of Theft.

A young colored man named William
Sampson was arrested yesterday by Pre-
cinct Detective Mullen of the sixth precinct
and charged with having committed several
thefts in the Crosby House, where he was
employed The property stolen included an
overcoat and other articles of wearing ap-
parel. They were recovered in the house
where Sampson had secreted them. This
morning the prisoner admitted his guilt
when arraigned before Judge Mills and was
fined $40, with four months in jail as the
alternative.
Leo Brown and George King, the young
men who were arrested by Policeman Dav-
son and charged with having robbed Ha try
West of $40 as stated in yesterdays Star
were before Judge O'Neal today for lar
ceny. The court heard the case and i'm
posed penalty on each of $40 or thirty
days in Jail.
George Lewis was alleged to have stolen
a watch from John Jones. He was con-
victed and fined $40, with the alternative
of one month in Jail
Edward V. Atkinson the marine who
was arrested and charged with having
taken photograph from the store of VIII
liam Mushake in Anacostia, was given a
hearing on charge of HOUSEKEEPING. He
was held for the action of the grand iurv
and was committed in default of $500 Sc
curity.
The theft of a ring from j. F. Bran was
alleged against Lucy Clements She was
fined $50 and given three months as the AL
tentative.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-23
IN QUARTERLY SESSION.
Missionary Societies of Christian
Churches Consider Business Matters.

The quarterly meeting of the Missionary
Societies of the Christian churches of the
District was held at the Whitney Avenue
Church Wednesday. Those represented
were the'Vermont Avenue, Ninth Street
the Thirty-fourth Street Christian churches
The meeting opened with a short song
service. Mrs. Emma baltimore, District
president. presiding, at 10:45 am. Business
was then taken up, which consisted of read
ing of minutes of last quarterly meeting by
Mrs Laura Morrison, District secretary.
and reports from the auxliaries of the
churches mentioned above. DevotionaIs
where then led by Mrs. Middleton of Whit
ney Avenue Church, after which the fol-
lowing program rendered.
Topic, Gods HeroneS of Faith: papers on
Pundita Ramabai, by Miss Nellie Spencer
of Vermont Avenue auxiliary; paper, DR..
Susie Rynhart, by Mrs. Rebuschatis of
Whitney Avenue auxiliary; paper, Bertha
Lohr, by Mrs. Bishop of Ninth Street
attended, there Seing representatives from
all the churches.
Announcement was made of the annual
meeting of all of the Christian churches
and their auXiliares of Maryland, Della
ware and the District of Columbia at Mar
tinsburg, w. Va, October to inclusive.
Announcement was also made of the ma
tional convention of the Christian churches
which is to meet in st. Louis October 14-20,
at which $1,000 delegates are expected Ar
engagements have been made, it is stated,
for 1900 to sit together at one communion
table, which will be the largest communion
service ever held.
Mrs. Simpson of the Thirty-fourth Street
Church
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-23
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETS.
White Ribboners Discuss Matters of
Interest to Membership.

The monthly meeting of the executive
board. w. c. T. u, was held at headquar-
tiers. so 9th street, Wednesday last, with
forty-four members present, the vice presi-
dent, Mrs. NJ. E. Cohen, presiding and con-
Quoting the devotional exercises.
Mrs. Shelton introduced Miss Smith of the
Young Women's Christian Home, 81 C
street northwest, who said that she re-
GREETED never having Joined the W. c. T. u,
and had found the need of temperance work
for those housed with her, so she decided to
join.
The treasurer's report showed the balance
on hand to be $5677. 1t was announced
that the annual meeting would be held at
Universalist Church, 18th and L streets, on
November and 2, luncheon to be served by
the ladies of the church. New officers for
1905 Will be elected at that time and dele
gates to the national convention, w. c. T.
o., to be held in Philadelphia November
%. 80, December 1, 2, 8, A. appointed.
The president, Mrs. Clinton Smith. who
has been so seriously Ill of typhoid fever at
her home, "Smitholm,'' Conduit road, was
reported to be improving. The board of
trustees for the recently purchased home
OF the W. c. T. u, at $40 9th street north
west, desiring to raise funds for the pay
ment OF the last note-due year and half
hence-decided to issue to the local unions
certificates representing the value of So
When filled these are to be returned, SO
H..
These certificates were distributed
The newly elected secretary of North
Capitol Union, Miss Easterling, was intro
duced. Mrs. Randolph, superintendent of
the soldiers and sailors department, in
making her report read a letter from Mr..
Samuel Young, who, it will be remembered,
shot the policeman on the Aqueduct bridge
July f. In this letter he says of the 500
men imprisoned in the JAIL where he now
awaits indictment, seven-tenths are there
from crimes committed while under the in
f1uence of strong drink
AT the coming executive and annual meet
lngs arrangements will be made for an en-
tertainment to be given to the delegates
from the national convention at Philadel-
phia, who will come over to Washington
on a special train to be present at the I'M
yelling of the statue of Frances E. Willard
In statuary hall at the Capitol.
letter of congratulation upon Mrs
Smiths convalescence and a bunch of roses
were ordered to be sent her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-23
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.
Last Outing at Camp Good Will the
Present Year.

Camp Good Will closed Monday with an
outing for the officers, agents and volunteer
workers of the Instructive Visiting Nurses
Society and others connected with the work.
The committee which has charge of the
summer outings extended an invitation to
the officers and others mentioned to be
it's guests at the camp from Saturday un-
til Monday, and a very attractive program
was observed. The visitors managed TO
get all the enjoyment possible out of their
three days in camp. Saturday was spent
in patronizing the swings, see-saws and 9TH
er amusements, and Saturday night, after
visiting every accessible portion of the
grounds, the campers made themselves COM
Portable about two huge fires and sang
and told stories until a very late hour.
Sunday was observed as day OF rest
pure and simple. The happy party dlspers-
ed Monday and the camp was closed for
the season The officers who have had
charge of this work are pleased with the
success that has attended their efforts. and
are already laying plans for improvements
next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-23
aALLAUDET COLLEGE OPENS.
Larger Attendance Than Has Been Re-
corded in Several Years.

The forty-frst collegiate year in the his
tory of Kendall Green was opened yester-
day. The enrolment of students was the
largest recorded in several years, there
being twenty-nine new students. represent
ing nineteen states. The better part of
the day was spent in the organization of
the classes and recitations began today.
President Gallaudet, who has been abroad
the better part of the summer, conducted
the opening exercises. DIR. Gallaudet is
much improved in health as a result of his
long vacation.
The athletic students got together yester-
day and effected a preliminary organization
for this years foot ball team. Some of
the new students were in the squad which
was put in the field yesterday. There have
been few changes in the organization of
the college since last year, the faculty re-
naming about the same
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-23
Schooner Lost in Storm.

The schooner Clara Cowart, owned by
Messrs. Carter & Clark of this city, was
among the small Potomac craft lost in the
big Storm of last week. The schooner was
on her way to this city with cargo of
cord wood when the storm struck her. She
was blown ashore on the Maryland side of
the river between Liverpool Point and Cliff
ton Beach. and the pounding the vessel re-
ceived broke her in halves. the wood in her
hull floating out through the holes in it.
Her crew escaped to the shore, but, 1T is
stated lost all their effects.
The Clara H. Cowart was one of the
Oldest vessels in service on the river, hav-
ing been built at Dorchester county, Md,
in 1856. She was a vessel of thirty-four
tons burden and was fifty-eight feet long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-23
FATALLY INJURED.
Colored Newsboy's Death Results From
Accident-Inquest Ordered.

An accident occurred last night at New
York avenue and 18th street northwest
which resulted in the death of a colored
newsboy name i Robert Marshall. The lad
was run over by the supply wagon of the
Washington Electric Transportation and
Vehicle Company, which was in charge of
colored chauffeur named Jacob Thomas.
The chauffeur was arrested shortly after
ward and held at the first precinct station
to await the result of an inquest which will
be held at the morgue at IL o'clock tomor-
row morning.
The victim of the accident was thirteen
years old and lived with his mother, Mrs.
Lettie Marshall, at 1921 street northwest
Shortly before $50 O'Clock the boy pur-
chased bag of peanuts from street ven-
der and started across the street. He was
thinking more of the peanuts than he was
OF his own safety, It is presumed, and ran
claimed, before the chauffeur had time to
bring the wagon to stop The boy ran
against the front wheel and fell to the
pavement two wheels of the heavy vehicle
passing over his head and causing so severe
fracture of the skull that death occurred
in a few minutes. Pedestrians who were
on the street at the time say that the
warning bell on the wagon was sounded,
but the boy evidently did not hear.
Thomas, who was on his way to the barn
of the company at the time, stopped his
vehicle as soon as he could, but did not
wait to learn what damage his vehicle had
done He went to the company's headquar-
ters, turned in the wagon and then went
home Capt. Boardman learned of the acci-
dent and detailed Detective Parham to CO.
operate in the case with the police of the
first precinct Thomas was found at his
home, 1909 c street southwest, and taken
to the station.
The boys death occurred at the Emer-
gency Hospital few minutes after he was
taken there Coroner hewitt called today
upon Capt. Boardman at police headquar-
tiers and discussed the case with him. The
conference was held for the purpose of get
ting before the jury tomorrow all the facts
concerning the police regulations respecting
traffic in the vicinity of 18th street and
New York avenue and the manner in which
the regulations have been enforced.
The body of the boy Will be held at the
moreue until the jurors are sworn in the
case. and Thomas will be present at the
hearing.
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Waiting Room in the Monument.

Col. Brownwell, the engineer officer in
charge of public buildings and grounds has
arranged to provide a waiting room in the
base of the Washington Monument for the
convenience of the many tourists who visit
that structure. Two-thirds of the ground
floor space will be devoted to this purpose.
~ VIII be enclosed by the erection of par
utions between the elevator shaft and the
walls of the monument. The interior will
be finished with tile floor plastered walls
and ceiling and tile wainscoting. Seats will
De provided and the room will be heated in
winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-23
Tug Bartholdi Has Ferry Route.

The tug Bartholdi, under the command Of
Capt. Will Davis, has taken up the Terry
route between Alexandria and the Wash
ington navy yard, and the large steam
launch Runaway, belonging to Mr.. Joseph
Moore, which has been running on the
route, has been withdrawn from the serv-
ice and laid up at Alexandria. This route
is run for the convenience of the mechan-
les employed in the naval ordnance gun
factory who reside in Alexandria. The
steamer brings them to work in the morn
ing and takes them home in the evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-23

Ralph Jamison. twenty-three years Old
living at 1il4 f. street northwest, received
n slight electric shock yesterday afternoon
while getting off street car on F street.
He was not injured.
With reference to the recent complain
OF several residents in the vicinity of 10Th
and G streets southwest relative to the
dumping of cinders on c street by the en-
ployes of the bureau of printing and en-
craving. Lieut. Mathews of the fourth
police precinct reports that the authoriti IS
OF the bureau are grading c street between
18th and 18th streets with cinders, and
that they have been given a permit to do
this work. The compliments will be so in
formed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-23
Party of Sportsmen Expected.

The Queen City Fishing Clubs boat, from
Cumberland, Md, Is expected to arrive in
Georgetown this evening. having on board
a party of prominent residents of Cumber-
land and members of the club. The party
left Cumberland several days ago. The DAYS
are being spent pleasantly on the canal and
river. The party expects to start back Sat
urday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-23
Destruction Of Trees.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
bespeak the good offices of The Star to
at least endeavor to stop the wholesale de-
struotion of our beautiful trees Two COL
ored men are sent around with saws and
apparently ordered to leave nothing of the
tree but the trunk, which they are faithfully
carrying out. Who is the proper person to
appeal to, or would protest do any good I?
MRS 8. b. THOMPSON.
Resident of What Has Been q Beautifully
Shaded Street.
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New Residents of Washington

who will housekeep this season-will sub
serve their best interests by following the
lead of those whose residence III the city Is
beyond the experimental stage, and buy
their butter of Jas +. oyster whose main
depot is cor. 9th & Pa ave. with branches
in all markets. For considera bly, more than
a quarter of century this house has been
the recognized headquarters tor the prod
ucts of the foremost American creameries.
and has always merited the confidence and
patronage of the best trade. "Four-leaf
Clover Creamery. the best of the Elgn
buffers, $40 per 5-lb. box. Phone Main ri.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-23
Flynn's Business College, 9th and K
Business. shorthand. typewriting. SIS year
advertisement.
Farmers Heavy Loss.

The large COW barn, slos filled with en-
silage and number of other outbuildings
on the farm of Mr.. John W. Gregg, at
Lincoln. Loudoun county, Va, were de-
stroyed by fire recently. The fire when
discovered had made such Roadway that
little could be done to check it. The flames
are thought to have been caused by spon-
taneous combustion, as there had been no
fire about the buildings. The loss is esti-
mated at about $1,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-23
Y. Baldwin johnson

Makes speciality Of family coal contracts,
612 9th st. n.w.-Advt
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Will Be Tried in Washington.

Edward Frank Wineberger, who was re-
Gently arrested In Philadelphia to answer
charges of having passed worthless checks
I'm this city, as stated in The Star at the
time was given a hearing before United
States Commissioner Craig in the Quaker
city yesterday. He was held in 81 200 Sc
curity for his appearance here. He will be
brought here soon as the warrant OF
removal is signed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-23
Abortion of Child LOCALIZED.

Chief Justice Clabaugh late yesterday af-
ternoon signed an order legalizing the
adoption of Dorothy Mclean Smith by Net
tie c. Jennings. The action was taken on
a petition filed by Attorneys Brandenburg
& Brandenburg, setting forth the release by
the child's mother of her claims in favor of
Jane E. Jennings, who has had the care and
custody of the child and who consents to
the adoption asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-23
Alleged squatters Willing to Paw Rent

A number of the alleged ''squatters" on
District land at Shepherds Landing, the
site for the proposed new municipal aims
house, have signified their willingness to
pay the District rental for the land rather
than bear the burden of suit for the same.
John Kennedy and Robert Ross, who con-
duct truck farm on twenty-five acres of
District land, havesagreed to pay rental for
the same at the rate Of 800 per annum, this
being the amount decided upon as equitable
by the board of assistant assessors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-23
BOARD AUTHORIZES CHANGES.
Public School Promotions, Assign
ments. Amendments, Transfers.

Another meeting of the board of educa-
ton was held at the Franklin building last
evening and the following changes in the
public schools were agreed upon:
Promote C. S. Shipper from $3.50 to $3.50
per annum; NJ. H. Perry, from $500 to $500
per annum, and P. B. Williams from $500
to $3.50 per anpum.
Assign Mary E. Swngle as assistant to
director of primary work.
Transfer Alma Wright from fourth to
second division and E. E. Nelson from sec
on6 to third division.
Appointments were authorized as follows:
Appoint Agnes Sturat and assign to sec
ond division; Annette Smith, E. p. Mar
shall and Helen Whitaker, substitute teach
ers; A. H. Glenn, teacher, in NJ street high
school, vice w. A. Joiner, resigned; Eliza
beth E. Kalb, teacher in Washington Nor
NAL school No /, NJ. F. MarSden, and as
sign to fourth division.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-23
Moses 10th Annual Sept. Furniture
Sale and clearance of carpets and rugs
Petition for Change of Name.

William John Patch has applied to the
District Supreme Court for leave to change
his name to William John Standish. Stand
;sb Is the family name of the petitioners
mother. and he prefers it, he says, because
OF the oddly of the name of Patch. At
torney ]. Altheus Johnson represents the
petitioner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-23
ALEXANDRIA, AFFAIRS
POLICE TO LINE UH FOR INsTRUC.
TONS TOMORROW.
New OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Next Month
Rev. EdgareCarpenter Accepts
Pastorate-General Items.



ALEXANDRIA, va. Contender o.. 1904
The entire police forceiwill be called up In
line tomorrow at noon at police headuuar-
ters Tor instructions from Chief James f.
Webster. A number of changes will be an
nounced and orders relating to the man.
asement OF the force will be given. The
new regulations will become effective the
lst OF next month. Notice of this action
was given by Chief Webster at the recent
meeting Of the board of police commission
ers. after he had been informed by Mayor
Pan before the commissioners that he
would be charged with the entire immediate
management of the force and would be
held accountable for the full respon-
sibility incident thereto The contem-
plated changes are in line with the plan OF
the new mayor for the management of the
police force during his term of office.
Acceptance of Passionate.
Rev. Edgar Carpenter of Eastvile. to
whom the vestry of Grace Episcopal Church
of this city recently extended call to the
pastorate of that church, has notified the
vestry of his acceptance and will assume
his pastoral duties on November l. Mr..
Carpenter comes as the successor of Rev.
Clarence Ernest Ball, who resigned several
months ago to accept a call to the new
Episcopal Church at Mount Savage, Md.
Rev. Mr.. Bell of the Episcopal Theological
ocHilhdiy oSCupleu the pulpit VI IIdCc
Church as a supply during the summer
months.
General Items.
The fire department was called out this
morning about o'clock for a slight fire in
the saddlery department of ]. Bernheimer
& Co.'S store, near the foot of King street.
The blaze was soon extinguished and the
damage was slight.
In the corporation court yesterday, Judge
Louis c. Barley presiding, DEGREES were en-
tered confirming reports of H. N. Garner
and appointing Gardner L. BOothe special
commissioner of sale in the suits of the city
council against Virginia Lancaster and
Hannah Genzberger. final decree was
entered in the case of A. H. Taylor against
w. T. Gardner ct al.
Mary Cook, widow of Rev. Field Cook,
colored preacher of this city, died at her
home yesterday afternoon.
The unknown man who was killed on the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
tracks late "wednesday night was buried
this morning from the undertaking estab-
lishment of Domaine & Son.
Police Justice Harry B. Cation and
Messrs. Henry X. Field. Edgar Warfieid
and J. Randall Cation, jr., have returned
from ST. Louis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-23

The fire department responded to an
alarm turned in from box 213 about )
O'Clock this morning and found a blaze iii
sheds in rear of 172O and l722 9TH street
northwest. The fire started in a pile OF
rubbish from some unknown cause and did
about $40 damage ii. w. Peters and A.
Stein occupy the premises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-23
Protest Against Probate of Will.

caveat has been filed by Ellen Octavia
Smith. protesting against the probate of
the will of Indrdge Hearns. The eaveator
says she is niece and heir-at-law of the
decedent, and charges that the will dated
April q, 1897. offered for probate, is invalid
because of the mental condition of the de-
ceased and of undue influence alleged to
have been used to secure it's execution. At
torney T. Percy Myers represents the cav
Gator.
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon a.
10 I'm. and $50 pm.
Norfolk and Washington steamers Tor
Fortress Monroe and Norfolk at $50 p. m.
Randall line for Colonial Beach. Nomlni
and intermediate landings at am
Steamer Estelle Randall for Giymont and
intermediate landings at am
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NORTH GERMAN LLOYD

Fast Express Service.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
K VIM H. Oct 4, II nm Kaiser. Nov. %. 10 am
Kaiser, Oct H. 10 an X. VIM. H.. Dec Is. 10 am
Kronprinz. Oct. Is. liam Kaiser. Jan. 3, 10
KWm.T. Nov. 8. 3:30um Kronpr'z Jan. II. noon
Twin-Screw Passenger Service.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Kurfuerst. Sept. 22. loaml Main. Oct. q. II am
sNeckar. Sept. %. o am Friedrich Nov 10. 10 an
Friedrich. Oct. 9. an Bremen. Nov IL. 10 an
Bremen, Oct. IL. ami
win call at Bremen only.
Mediterranean Service.
GIBRALTAR-NAPLES-G
Luise Sent. "a, IL am I.use. -. Oct % IL an
Irene. -. Oct 8. II am Neckar.. Nov 3. IL am
Hnhcnzn Oct Is. II am Irene. Nov. IL. IL an
Albert. Oct. % II an Hohenz'n Nov. 49, II
OELRICHS & CO., NO. BROADWAY, N. Y.
Apply to e. r. DRO0P. 925 Pa. ave-,
fe63l2t 20 Agent for Washington.
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The Best Place to Select Meats.

Both quality and price satisfaction are
certain if your orders tor meats are placed
with 7. T. KEANE CO. 34-5I Center mkt
& Wholesale Row. Their Washington
dressed Beef. Southdown Lamb Smithfeld
Hams Deerfoot Sausage and other products
are the finest-prices always the lowest con-
sistent with the best. Order in person. by
mail or phone. Special exhibit tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-23
Improvement of Lafayette Square.

Col. John Biddle District Engineer Com
missioner, and Mr.. Clifford Pinchot, chief
of the division of forestry, have been form
ulating plans for the improvement of Rock
Creek Park and Lafayette Square. The
plans, which have about been completed.
contemplate the elimination of certain
small trees in the parks which interfere
with the growth of larger trees, and also
the planting of trees in vacant spaces.