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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
OBJECTS TO RIFLE PRACTICE.
Congress Heights Citizen Afraid OF
Bullets.

Bullets fred by the District militia dur
ing rifle practice on the new rif1o range,
located On the old Lea farm, near Hamil-
ton road, have caused grave apprehension
to the mind Of resident of Congress
Heights who lives about three-quarters Of
mile away from the firing line. In fact,
during the rifle practice last Tuesday this
resident Of the Heights for time was I'M
der the impression that his dwelling was
the object Of an assault by a small army.
The circumstance was called to the at
tentfon of Commissioner Mcfarland this
morning by Mr.. w. H. Moore, who resides
on the Wheeler road. near the District line,
on the Maryland side. Mr.. Moore stated
that on the afternoon of the day mentioned
he was In the yard surrounding his house
when fusillade of bullets went singing
menacingly past the house. striking the
ground some distance beyond. few mo-
ments later another stray bullet came
singing along the way. This leaden mes
senger struck Mr.. Moore's house, passed
entirely through the wall and on through
the woodwork of bedstead, and, piercing
the mattress fell to the floor. Mr. Moore
concluded that a pretty serious condition
of affairs existed when he was not safe in
his own dwelling, and decided to report the
matter to the Commissioners.
Mr.. Mcfarland has written to Gen. Geo.
H. Harries, commanding the District mill
tia, informing him Of the incident.
Major James f. Bell, who has charge of
the rifle practice of the District militia,
stated this afternoon that the new rifle
range was used for the first time last
Tuesday, and that the practice was done
without backstops behind the targets. 1t
was thought the hill behind the targets
was sufficiently high to afford protection
to houses and people. He said that the
practice scheduled for this afternoon will
be postponed, and that the range will not
be used again until backstops have been
erected behind the targets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
ELECTED THEcoLLEcroR.
Wouldn't Leave when Ordered
Debtor Threw Him Out.

Because he undertook to eject collector
for sewing machine agency from his
home, after ordering him several times to
leave William Henson. colored, Of 1908 9th
street northwest was hauled into the United
States branch of the Police Court today to
answer charge Of assault and battery.
The charge was filed on complaint Of
George Witten Of 1901 18th street north
west
Judge Kimball, after hearing the facts,
promptly dismissed the charge. at the same
time remarking that Henson had a perfect
right to make the election after ordering
the man to leave. Witten explained that
he called at Henson's home the 18th of
last month to make d collection on ma
chine purchased from his agency, and that
he was ordered out of the house. Upon re-
fusing to go, he said he was attacked by
Henson and his wife.
Henson admitted attacking Witten. and
said that he ordered him to leave the
house, but he refused to go. He said that
he had been sick in bed for several days
prior to Witten's visit. and only recovered
sufficiently to leave his bed Thursday OF
last week. DIR. e. D. Scott, who was called
at a witness. said that the defendant had
been quite i'll, and when he visited him the
day of the alleged assault he found him In
delirious condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
Cavalry Troops Tour.

Troop r, 18th Cavalry has left Fort
Myer, Va, for Gettysburg, Pa, where 1t
will camp with the division of Pennsylva-
MIA National Guard next week The en-
campment of the guard will open on Sat-
urday, 1t is said, and the cavalrymen, with
a company of instruction of the Hospital
Corps from the Washington barracks, will
be the representatives. Of the regular army
at the encampment. The cavalry marched
by way of Tenleytown and Rockville, and
the hospital detachment moved over diff
ferent route. All of the baggage of the
cavalrymen was carried by road. Capt.
Howard r. Hickok commands the cavalry,
and First Lieut.. Harry l.. Gilchrist, assist
ant surgeon, has charge of the hospital de-
tachment The troops will remain en-
camped with the Pennsylvanians until
about the LIST of August, when they will
proceed to Harpers Ferry, it is understood,
and encamp with the District Militia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
Commissioners Answer Complaint.

The Commissioners have received a COM
munication from Mr.. George d. Prince,
complaining that the conductors and mo-
tormen on the Metropolitan line of the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany, on Connecticut avenue, act as If they
had exclusive right to the thoroughfare.
Mr.. Prince declares that the trainmen are
insolent and lecture drivers of vehicles who
have occasion to cross the tracks. He also
says the cars violate the speed regulations
between n and X streets.
The Commissioners will inform Mr..
Prince, in accordance with Capt Hard
ing's recommendation, that the charter OF
the Connecticut avenue line gives the rail-
road right of way over vehicles along the
avenue. The question as to speed viola
tons will be brought to the attention OF
the police department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
DIFFERENCE IN TERMS.
What is Meant by Official and "Down
Town" Temperatures.


II have frequently read in the hot wealth
er stories in The Star the terms official
temperature and down town tempera-
ture, said 7th street merchant today to
a Star reporter. Now, I would like to
know the difference between the two. and
know many other persons who would like
to have the same information"
There Is difference with a marked dis
tinction between the official temperature of
the weather bureau and the down town
temperature as recorded on the thermome-
ter at Affieck's and other Places" replied
the reporter. THE thermometer Of the
weather man. which is official. is kept in All
Observation-Disclosures on the roof of the bu
reau building 1t Is supposed to give the
actual temperature of the air. uninfluenced
by heat radiation or other causes. In order
to reach the official thermometer the air
currents have to pass through the double
shutters of the instrument shelter house,
which has tendency to cool off the air to
some extent.
1.-The down town temperature is recorded
on thermometers in a shady doorway or re-
cess, the instrument being but few feet
above the earth level. OF course the ra-
dated heat, which comes sizzling up from
the sidewalks and concreted roadways,
causes the temperature to reach point
several degrees higher than that recorded
on the weather bureau instruments, but the
down town temperature gives the actual
heat that pedestrians and others have to en-
dure. For the meteorological purposes of
the weather service it is necessary to have
the actual temperature of the air as nearly
as possible, and the varying street heats
would be of no service to the forecasters In
prognosticating coming weather conditions.
They must depend on their thermometers
on the roof. But the heat which causes
humanity to swelter and wilt is that shown
by the instruments exposed close down to
old mother earth"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
Death of Warren C. Stone.

Warren c. Stone, for many years a
prominent attorney of Washington, died
yesterday. after a lingering illness of
nearly three years
He was born in Gaines village, Orleans
county, N. Y, February ID, 1912, and when
child went with his parents to Albion,
that state, where he studied law. At the
age of twenty he entered the army, serving
in the 18th New York Battery, until mus
tered out at the close of the war, period
of over three years. Soon after his mill
tary experience he received an appoint
ment from Secretary Seward to the State
Department, where for ten years he held a
prominent position in the consular bureau.
which he followed until his health failed
him several years ago. His widow, Laura
r., and two daughters, Dora l.. and Ada G.
Stone, survive him. He was a member of
the Grand Army of the Republic, and will
be buried under its auspices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
Changes in BuoYage.

The following changes in buoyage on the
Potomac and Chesapeake bay are reported
and are of interest to river men and
yacht owners here:
The bell buoy on the Kettle Bottom
shoals, in the Potomac, which has been
missing for a considerab BILE time, was re-
placed early in the week by the lighthouse
tender Holly, and Is now warning navf-
gators away from the shoals 1t guards.
Sewall Point spit beacon light, Willough-
by bay, Va. This light, reported carried
away by collision June Z, was re-esta blish-
ed on a temporary structure June 70.
Main channel to Baltimore harbor, Nd.
Fort McHenry channel buoy, No. "a,
second-class nun. found missing, was re-
placed July -.
buoy, No. 49, a spar, and channel buoy,
No. 8, a spar, found missing, were replaced
July 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
MEAT PRICES LOWER.
Local Condition Almost Normal
Butchers Happy.

The settlement of the Chicago strike was
anticipated in this city two days ago. and
as a result prices, which at the first part of
the weeks were about cents a pound
above normal on some grades and consider
ably higher on others, began to drop To-
day the receipt of the definite word from
the west has caused the market to assume
practically its normal condition. OF course,
the same scarcity of prime New York beef
which has been felt for the past week or
more is still troubling those persons who
desire that quality. but otherwise there Ia
nothing unusual in local conditions.
The number of buyers, which dropped off
during the first few days of the strike,
now rapidly increasing, and the wholesale
and retail merchants have broad grins of
satisfaction on their faces this afternoon.
In few days more shipments will have
arrived from the west and from New York;
1t will be easier to buy cattle at fair prices
in the bordering states and the last vestige
of the strike conditions doubtless will have
diSs.t cared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
SEWING COUNCIL MEETS.
Reports Show 426 Garments Have
Been Distributed to Poor.

There was a full attendance Of members
at a recent meeting of the National Sewing
Council, Branch No. 3, at the residence of
Mrs. John =. Simms, 1871 New Hampshire
avenue. The meeting was held to close up
the work Of the past year. Mrs. l.. Saun-
ders, the newly elected president. was In
the chair. Reports Of various officers
showed that 426 garments had been dis
tributed where they would do the most
good since the organization Of the society
in 1900.
Mrs Duffield Of Montana made an ad-
dress, in which she paid a high tribute to
the benevolent work of the women and
showed the necessity for temperance
among the colored people. A large por-
trait of Charles Sumner was then display
ed and Mrs. Simms delivered a eulogium
of the great statesman and friend of the
colored race After the exercises refresh
ments were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
Something New in Money.

One Of the most attractive and unique ex-
hibits ever In Washington is now displayed
in the show window of the we'll known hab,
Hotel. 400 Pa. ave. in the shape of half
centavos, issued by Uncle Sam for the Phil
ippine Islands.
These coins are very attractive IN ap-
pearance and in point of beauty are far
ahead Of our money. They are the same
size as our $3.50 gold piece. One side bears
the figure of a man seated at an anvil, look
ing out over the sea toward a mountain In
the distance. On the reverse side Is a
spread eagle resting on a shield. These
have been made up into cuff buttons which
make a striking and pleasing novelty.
A cordial invitation is extended to the
public to view this collection, which is the
first of it's kind in the cOuntry-AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
Fast Freight Lighter Built Here.

Cumberland Son, boat builders. have
completed a large freight lighter for John
son & Wimsatt of this city and will, It Is
stated. put the new boat overheard at high
water today. The lighter is co feet long,
20 feet wide and has depth OF AZ feet
1t Is built in the most substantial manner
and is one OF the finest products of It's
kind from local boatyard. The lighter
will be used to carry cargoes of lumber to
points about the harbor and to nearby
wharves on the river. 1t has capacity of
abou: 100000 feet of ordinary lumber. The
vessel will be ready for service early in
the coming week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
Change to Motor Power.

The sloop Acme, belonging to Mr.. La
than of this city, which was fitted with
gasoline engine at Reagan's boatyard
few days ago, went into commission Thurs
day for the first time since she was trans
formed. The spars and sails of the boat
have been taken out of her and the new
engine aboard her is her only motive
power. Her owner, it is stated, Is much
pleased with the work of the boat, as she
is quite speedy and comfortable. She will.
it is stated, be fitted with canopy top. as
a protection against the weather, at the
end of he present boating season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
CATERPILLARS MUST GO.
So Says the District Parking Commits
Ion-Work Under Way.

The pesky caterpillar must go, is the
ed,ct that has gone forth from the District
marking commission. In pursuance OF this
edict a force of employees of the commits
sion has been engaged for several days IN
destroying young caterpillars, nests ana
larvae in the city's shade trees
Blow torches, similar to those used by
plumbers, and other appliances are USED
in the work of determination. Superlh-
tendent Lanham hopes to greatly reduce
the number of pests which have been so
destructive to trees and shrubbery here III
the past.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
Renewing Wilkerson,s Wharf.

Wilkerson's wharf, on the Potomac,
short distance above Colonial Beach, is be-
ing rebuilt and made larger. All the pile
work of the structure is being renewed.
and it is being extended thirty feet but into
the river and made about ten feet wider at
It's outer end. Some improvements are also
being made in the warehouse on the wharf
Wilkerson's Is one of the important land
ings on the Virginia side of the Potomac.
and is a point of call on all trips of the
Randall steamers. Quantities of stock,
grain and fruit in season and some few
fish and oysters sent from the wharf
to the market here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
Appointments to Police Force.

Eleven appointments to positions on the
police force were made by the District
Commissioners this afternoon. The eleven
men passed the civil service examination
held a few days ago after they had success
sully passed the physical examination. They
are Albert Nantz, Dallas N. Davis, Francis
8. Strawser. Thomas M. Adams, Thomas
Nolan, Harry Boucher, Harry X. Wilson,
George A. Totten. Richard L. Trice. John
F. Mackenzie and Joseph G. Dellamico. 1t
is the intention of Major Sylvester to have
them sworn in tomorrow and 60 on duty
without delay. There are now eighteen
vacancies In the department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
Concert at Garfield Park.

The United States Engineer Band will
give the following program at Garfield
Park tomorrow evening, commencing at
7:3O o'clock:
l. March, Sincerely Yours" ....... Whitney
q Overture, Light Cavalry. ........ Suppe
g. Saxophonc solo, sparkling Dew Drops"
Blanchateau.
BY Corporal Broechin.
L. Waltz, "The Position" Fa hrbach
8. Selection, "Rigoletto". Verdi
g. Intermezzo, "Anona Mabel Mckinley
7. Excerpts from The Sultan of Sulu"
Clarke.
g. Medley. 1883 $3.50. ..............Ca Calvin
Star Spangled Banner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
Overcome by the Heat

Policeman Charles b. Elliott. who does
duty at the Chevy Chase loop, was over
come by the heat yesterday afternoon
about I 30 o'clock. He was found in an un-
conscious condition lying on the floor of
the waiting room at the loop, and the
Emergency Hospital ambulance was sum-
moned. DIR. Howard of 1895 Cincinnati
street reached the waiting room before the
arrival of the ambulance and attended the
sick man. The latter was soon restored TO
consciousness and was able to go home on
a street car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
Electrical Contractors Meet.

The Electrical Contractors Association
held a meeting In their room, 80 Corcoran
building, last night for the purpose of
electing officers. The following gentlemen,
prominent in the electrical business. were
elected: d. NJ. Anderson, president: Cyrus
Mantz vice pr esde Mt; H. r. Carroll secre-
tary; r. +. MetZel, treasurer.
The association has enjoyed a most sue
cessful year, increasing it's membership
twofold. Remarks We're made by Mr.. John
r. Galloway and Mr.. ID. NJ. Anderson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
Children's Dav Rate.

On account of the large crowds that the
Chesapeake Beach railway has had to turn
away on Saturdays the company has with
drawn the children's day rate OF 25 cents
and placed in effect the regular 50-cent
rate, thus making the fare on Saturday
the same other days.
This has been made necessary by the
great demand on the transportation facil-
tiles of the railway, due to the increased
popularity of the resort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
Repairing Lighthouse at Maryland
Point

During the past winter the lighthouse at
Maryland Point. in the Potomac river, was
badly damaged by the moving ice. and
much of the riprap work around it was
carried away by the ice. The damage to
the light has been repaired, and the light
house authorities are now preparing to
renew the stone riprap about the structure.
The tug NJ. Mitchell Davis has taken a
large floating derrick machine into Deco
guam for the purpose of loading broken
stone upon lighters to be carried to the
light and deposited on all sides of the
structure The riprap will be made very
heavy in order to better resist the power
of the drifting ice during the. winters to
come,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hall at
10 am. 2.3O and $50 pm: Indian Head Mt
ESQ pm
Steamer Pent2 for River View at 10 am''
216 and 6:45 pm.
Steamer Arrowsmith for Colonial Beach
at 6:45 am.
Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 q. m. and 2:30 pm
Norfolk and Washington steamer TOT
Fortress Monroe and Norfolk at $50 pm
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont ana
intermediate landings at am.
Trains leave District line station lot
Chesapeake Beach at OPS and IL am, Z:5o'
6:35, 40 and 9:4o pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
Concert at Dupont Circle.

The following program will be rendered
by the 18th Cavalry Band al Dupont Circle
this evening from 1870 to 8 pm:
March, The Flag of Victory" .. Blon
Overture, Bronze Horse. ........ Auber
Trombone solo, Holy City,. Adams
Waltz, Red, White and Blue. .... .Tobani
Selection, The Plantation. 800. .Conterno
Fantasia, La Poloma" .......... Missud
Patrol, The American Meacham
Finale, THE Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
6 Lbs. Good Rice. 25c.;

lbs. Fancy Head Rice, 25c.; lbs. Good
Prunes. 2jc.; lbs. Large Prunes. 25c. 3
lbs. Gloss Starch. Csc; Alaska ilmon, TIC. !:
pkgs. Corn Starch, 10c.; 3 sacks Salt. 10c.;
Potomac Herring, 1Oc doz.; Con. Milk, nc.
can; Quaker Matches, 12c. doz; Fancy
Lemons, 12c doz.; Full Cream Cheese,
121ac.: No. l Mackerel, 10c.; No. Mackerel.
DC. J. T. d. Pyles I stores, including 9iS
La. ave. tyl9-5t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21

VIM. II. Lawson, "a carpenter and
builder of 1901 Palmer street northeast
and 627 18th street northeast, yesterday
filed petition In voluntary bankruptcy.
His summary of debts Is stated to be
81 500 10, and his assets $780,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
$1,000 Niagara Falls Excursion.

Next popular Niagara Falls excursion via
Pennsylvania railroad July %. Special
train of standard vestibuled coaches and
Pullman parlor cars leaves Washington at
500 am. $1,000 for the round trip, tickets
good for ten days. Address B. M. Newbold,
18th and sts., for descriptive pamphlet
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
Railroad in Front of Capitol.

All the material for the construction Of
the Brennan Construction Companys mar
row gauge railroad across the east plaza
of the Capitol has been delivered on the
ground, and it is expected that the railroad
will be in operation within about four
weeks. Arrangements are now being made
for the crossings on streets where the mar
row gauge road will intersect the tracks of
the street railroads. and work on these
features of the road will be commenced
shortly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
Asks That Business Be Sold.

John Harlow late yesterday afternoon
filed suit in equity against John Nj. Har-
low, James B. Mcdonnell and others. ask
ing that the sale by John NJ. Harlow to
James B. Mcdonnell of a liquor business
at 24O1 street be declared void, as fraudu-
lent against the complainant The latter
says he has a Judgment against John M.
Harlow for $i30.SS, but was not notified or
the sale five days before it's consummat ton,
he, as a creditor, he states, being entitled
to such notice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
Funeral of Fred. A. Hall.

The funeral of Fred. A. Hall, assistant
foreman in the proof room of the govern
ment printing office, who died at Mackinac
Island. Mich Tuesday, will be held Satur-
day morning from his late residence, 800
o street northwest. NO other arrange
,ents for the funeral have been made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
Washingtonians at st. Louis.

The following Washington people are
registered at the leading st. Louis hotels:
Lindell-J. Frank O'Meara. d. j. Riordan,
P. T. Moran, w. F. Donohue Frank J.
Herbert ]. ]. Meehan and wife, Joseph M.
Emery. Christian Endeavor-J NJ Pickens
and wife. Epworth-S. A. Loda
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21

Miss Katie Hughes, nineteen years old.
was taken suddenly III about n:30 O'Clock
last night while sitting in front of her home
at 401 II street northwest. She was taken
to the Emergency Hospital for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
$500 SeaShore Excursions
5000

Pennsylvania railroad. Tickets sold Fri
day and Saturday to Atlantic City, Cape
May, Sea Isle City and Ocean City. good
until the following Tuesday. at SO for the
round trip. Atlantic City Special. coaches
and parlor ears, leaves Washington l:I5
pm, through without change-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21

The funeral of Mrs. Eleanor J. Cooper of
this city, who died of apoplexy at Elimra,
n. Y, Tuesday, was held this morning from
her late residence, 1871 L street northwest,
at $50 o'clock the interment being in Oak
Hill cemetery. The exercises were conduct
ed by Rev John Chester.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
CITY ITEMS.
Hotel johnson Cafe.

Choice Sea Food in abundance. direct
from the catchers; Branch Vegetables,
Fruits and Valley of Virginia Spring
Chicken. Service la carte. Business Mems
Lunch and 5 o'clock table d'hote Dinner. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Chevy Chase Lake-Concert by Marine
Band and dancing.
Open-air Theater. Chevy Chase Lake-Mo-
tion pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-21

Peter johnson, colored twenty-five years
old, a resident of Branchville, s. c., ar
rived at the Baltimore and Potomac depot
last night and complained that he was sick
He was taken to the Emergency Hospital,
where he was treated for consumption.