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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-11
STONE & FAIRFAX.
8O4=8O6=8O8 F Street NV.

Ellison, Thomas Hitler, Geo. W. Hawk.
hurst, G. n. Lester, II. {. Biree. f. +.
Crump and G.. \. Brunner in attendance. It
was decided that the sergeant shall give
a bond for his term Of Office. commencing
September |, 1904
DR.. George 7. Nankin resigned as fro
warden for the first ward and Mr. Albert
Piggott was elected to ill the vacancy \
petition from citizens of the third ward fdc
the removal of the hedge along the proper
ty of Miss Fowler was received and the
road board of the ward was instructed TO
grant the request. Mr.. Geo. w Hawx.
hurst resigned as member Of the finance
committee, but no appointment was made
to fill the vacancy.
a petition from coIored residents of The
village near the town for the appoint lnent
OF peace officer by the circuit court OF
the county for that locality was approved
by the council. Councilman Geo w Hawk
hurst, e. a. Kimball and w. NJ. Ellison
were appointed to define the duties or the
officials of the fire department. Council!
man III. {. Birge reported that a plant
would likely be established in the town
during the next twelve months for provid-
ing electric lights for the town.
The monthly meeting of the Village I'm.
provement Society was held at the residence
of Mr.. G. A. L. Merrifield Monday night with
Mr.. NJ. E. Church. president, presiding. Dr.
and Mrs J. A. Dickinson and Mrs j. v.
White united with the society. Mr. Geo w.
Hawxhurst, treasurer, reported the sum OF
1886 in the treasury. Mr.. Geo A. L. MeT-
rifield was appointed to arrange for the
annual banquet of the society. The invi-
tation of Miss E. c. Merriffeld for the So
ciety to hold its February meeting at her
residence was accepted. The social fea-
lures of the evening consisted of several
selections from the graphophone by Mrs.
j. S. Garrison, vocal solos by Mrs Dudley.
and reading by Rev. Franklin Noble :.
Mr.. Darius Narcoe IS making improves
ments to his property on Maple avenue.
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ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
General and Personal News From
Montgomery County's Capital.
special Correspondence of The Evening Star


ROCKVILLE, Nd. January 10, 1905.
About II O'Clock yesterday morning Solo
mon Mines, a respected colored resident of
the vicinity of Glen. this county, was shot
and almost instantly killed by his nineteen
year-old son, Richard Mines Late last
night young Mines was placed under arrest
by Deputy Sheriff Frank Green and lodged
in jail here to answer a charge of murder.
1t is stated that a few days ago the
accused wanted to go hunting, but his
father would not permit him to do SO, 1t
ugly and the old man found il necessary to
chastise him. The boy swore that lie
would get even. and yesterday. while the
two were alone. the old man was shot in
the head with a shotgun. Young Mines
admits shooting his father but claims it
was accidental and that it occurred while
he was endeavoring to shoot hawk
This afternoon Justice of the Peace
moned jury of inquest and that body
returned verdict holding the accused for
the action of the grand jury.
At the annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Montgomery County National Bank
the following directors were reelected
Spencer c. Jones. Hattersly w. Talbot,
Richard H. Stokes, James Il. Henderson,
John H. Gassaway, Richard Poole. Law
renee Allnutt Wilson B. Tschiffely, Freder-
lex P Hays, Joseph T. Moore, William B.
Mobley and James E. Williams. The d.
rectors reelected the following officers:
President, Spencer c. Jones; vice president,
Hattersly w. Talbot; cashier, Richard II.
Stokes; assistant cashier, George NJ. Hun
ter; teller w. Russell Brewer; note clerk,
George P. Henderson,; discount clerk, j.
Gardiner Darby.
Mr.. Ernest William Jenkins of this coun-
ty and Miss Ada Glen of Baltimore county
were married a few evenings ago at Poto-
mae by Rev. Frank T. Griffith of the Meth
Cdist Episcopal Church South.
The newly elected officers of Montgomery
Lodge No. 1876 a. +. and A. NJ, of this
town were installed at a meeting of the
lodge yesterday evening.
A license to marry was issued here today
to Mr. Robert r. Leizear and Miss Daisy e.
Johnson, both of this county.
A dance was given few evenings ago at
the home of Mr.. r. William Leizear, near
Sandy Spring, this county.
The annual meeting of the Montgomery
County Anti-Saloon League will be held al
Rockville January 2S Among the business
to be transacted is the election of officers
for the ensuing year.
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Hyattsville and Vicinity.
ecial Correspondence of The Evening st


EVANSVILLE, January IL 1905
The Hyattsville Whist Club was reorgan-
lied Monday evening, and will hold its first
meeting of season at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. II. Welsh this evening. The
members are: Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Whiting,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Dobb5, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. d. Port jr., Mr.. and Mrs. r. f. White,
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ii. Welsh Mr.. and Mrs
j. c. Rogers, DIR. and Mrs. Jos. II. owens
and Messrs John CT. Holden and james IL.
Johnson, jr
dog destroyer ran amuck Sunday in the
northern section OF the town. and as the re-
suit valuable CANNES bel nging to D.. Jos.
r. Owens, Mr.. r. G. Whiting and Mr..
Frank I.atimer were poisoned.
DIR. ChaS. A. Wells of HyattsVille was
elected president of the First National
Bank of Southern Maya at Il meeting
held in Marlboro yesteTdly. succeeding Mr.
A. T. Robinson of Brandywine district.
The county comnliss. onels have requested
the Baltimore and Ohio rail- Dad TO place
gates and n Waterman at the main cross
ing over the county road n Riverdale. This
is the crossing where young Whaliey lost
his life recently as the result of his team
being struck by locoml tive. The coro-
ner's jury found the company guilty Of
criminal negligence" on account of the ac-
cideDt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-11
CURRENCY BILL AMENDMENT.
Government Deposits to Be Made on
Competitive Bids.

The session of the House yesterday after
noon was given over almost entirely to a
discussion of the bill reported by the COM
mittee on banking and currency ito i'm
prove currency conditions sudden in
terest in the measure seemed to develop. as
evidenced by the large membership present
throughout the day Democratic opposi-
ton mainly was dissipated by the adoption
of an amendment offered by Mr. Williams
(Miss.) providing that government deposits
shall be made only upon competitive bids
Final action on the bill was not taken
The impeachment charges upon which
Judge Charles Swayne will be tried were
presented just before adjournment. and no.
tice was given by Mr.. Palmer (Pa.), chair
man of the committee of seven which pre-
pared them, that he would call the case up
tomorrow.
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DISCUSSED STATEHOOD BILL.
Some Of the Committee Amendment:
Accepted by the Senate.

The Senate yesterday afternoon continued
the consideration of the joint statehood bill,
the most marked accomplishment being the
acceptance of most of the amendments sug-
gested by the committee on Indian affairs.
Speeches were made by Messrs Stewart and
Newlands, the former advocating an amend
ment for the protection of the interests of
the Indians in Indian territory, and the lat
ter spoke of the necessity of limiting the
area, of lands to be sold to individuals.
The committee amendments to the state-
hood bill were then read, and those to which
no objection was made were accepted MANY
were passed over with the understanding
that they should have further considerable
While the bill was thus under consideration
Mr.. German gave notice of an amendment
eliminating the provision for the payment
of per cent interest on the So 900 600 pro-
posed for the benefit of the Oklahoma school
fund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-11

$l2. 5oo-Near Conn. ave- and Q; brick dwelling
and brick stable; II rooms; baths; reduced
81 .ooo-west of 18th; superior to many sIb ooo
houses; very handsome and we'll planned par
lor, library. dining room. pantry and Kitchen
on first floor: bed rooms; BATHS; Two
stairways; hot-water heat; lot 23xl12.
rooms; beautiful baths; HOT-wATER
HEAT; drst-elass In every respect.
$l2. 009-Mass ave; comparatively new l2-room
dwelling; modern baths; hot-water heat; 40
feet front.
$12. 500-Ap unusually well constructed house N
n ave near Dupont Circle; four stories,
FINISHED IN OAK AND MAHOGANY; hot
water heat: two handsome tiled bath rooms;
music gallery il dining room. very handsome,
large maDtels.
25o00-A recently constructed residence on
beautiful corner 10th st near Scott Circle;
IL rooms; Laths. hot-water heat.
$11,5oo-A modern corner residence on X St not
far from Conn. ave; beautifully finished IL
rooms; baths; bot-wster heat.
siG,0oo-Conld not be duplicated under $40 900!
near the Army and Navy Club; snperior
constructed residence: double floors through
out; 13-inch walls; recently Inspected by
gentleman connected with the army. who ID
familiar with building. and pronounced by
him to be the best-constructed house that ha
had seen; liberal size lot.
500 00o-Owner giving up housekeeping will take
this price: which represents inst about tho
cost OF improvements: the lot 10 worth
$4,000, size 25xi5o; the house contains IL
rooms and aths; one OF the most attrsctifs
fronts know OF: outlook on Mass an.
west of 14th.
So, 5000 ST. near 17th; IA rooms lot a2xI4e.
$2o,oo0-I st 10th; II rooms; baths Large
brick stable; 1t e4xil0
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The Bureau of Animal Industry.

The President has transmitted to Com
gress the annual report of the bureau of
animal industry of the Agricultural Depart
ment. The report shows an increase of
43.7 per cent in the number of American
cattle exported and an increase of 1865 per
cent In sheep exported in 1904, as compared
with 1903.
Attention is called to the Importance of
rigid enforcement of public regulations
looking TO the control and the eradication
of tuberculosis in cattle. The report, after
discussing the disease, said experiments
made were believed TO show conclusiveiy
that cattle can be infected with human
tuberculosis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-11
High=ClaSS Residences
Fashionable Locations.
Extremely Low Prices.

$25. ooo-Mass ave. near goth; 20 feet front; lot
contains over 5000 square feet; a very at-
$1S000-Many thousand less than original cost;
an out-of-town owner wishes to realize, and
on one of the fashionable avenues near Du-
Ponr cireIe; house contains - rooms. 8
one Of the best-constructed kouses in this
fashionable section.
$23 ooo-Mass. ave. near 10th: southern exposure
IA rooms; lot 23x13o.
$26,O0O-Mass ave. near 18th; entire front of
stone; one of the most attractive residences
Oh this beautiful square; IA rooms; BATHS;
$4,000 beautiful! residence on " H. ave-: care
fniiy built for owners occupancy; IA rooms;
baths; 25x125.
sac, Ool-Conn ave. near n: one of the best-con-
structed houses on this popular avenue;
WELL SUITED FOR THE USES OF PLY
SICIAN. IA rooms; baths: lot 3oxss.
s1s.O0o-Conn. ave. near R; IL rooms: hot-water
heat; very attractive.
SIT COCOON. ave- near y; handsome front of
stone and brick; II rooms.
paratively new; tiled bath; delightful sur
roundngs.
SIS, Collaborating on Conn. ave north Of Dupont
Circle; never occupied; said TO be the best
house ever offered in Washington for the
price: ont of town owner aB4 ious TO sell Will
accept this extremely low price; A SPLEN-
<DlDLY ARRANGED HOUSE, parlor, library.
dining room, pantry and kitchen on first floor;
bed rooms baths; stairways
S12 .5oO-A nearly new residence west OF
10TH north of +; II rooms baths; steam
heat
corner broad southern exposure; IL rooms: 4
rooms deep; BATHS; HOTWATER HEAT
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TAKOMA PARK NEWS.
Business Transacted at Monthly Meet
ing of Town Council.

The regular monthly meeting of the town
council of Takoma Park Md, was held
Monday night at 8 o'clock in the chapel of
the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church.
Mayor j. B. Kinnear presided, with the fol-
lowing councilmen present: e. E. Blodgett.
j. II. Van Houten, Lisle Morrison, J. B.
Derrick ard Town Clerk Ben G. Davis.
The high scores on the alleys of the
Takoma Club and Library for the month Of
December have been announced by the
athletic committee, the honors at ladies'
ten pins being carried off by Mrs. j. C..
Rritton, with the high score of 100, and
Miss NJ. Miller, with two games of 143 each.
At duck pins Mr. ID. II. Gosorn was high
man, with H. while Mr.. Earl l.. Graeves
carried off first honors in ten pins, with a
score of 231.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-11
GEORGETOWN CITIZENS
BUSINESS TRANSACTED AT ASSO-
CITATION MEETING.

A large number of members were present
Monday evening at the meeting Of the
Georgetown Citizens Association, which
was held in the association headquarters
in 32d street, Georgetown.
President Smith Thompson, jr., was in
the chair and called the meeting to order,
Mr. Don Miller was at the secretary's desk.
The question of the congestion Of M street
northwest at the intersection Of the Aque-
duct bridge and the overcrowded traffic at
this point was the subject of extended re-
marks by George w. King. He pointed out
that with the completion Of the Old Domn-
ion and Great Falls railroad traffic would
be proportionately increased and the con-
gestion become even more of handicap.
At the instance of Mr.. King the association
adopted a resolution unanimously which re-
cited that the Commissioners of the Dis
trct be requested to include in their pres
ent schedule of appropriations an amount
sufficient to extend Prospect street from
3Sth street to the intersection of NJ street"
1t was urged that by the opening of this
thoroughfare the present difficulty expe-
rienced in travel at this point would be re-
heved. BY the extension of Prospect street
it is claimed that the travel on the river
road and the Conduit road would be di-
verified to this thoroughfare
Tunneling Rock Creek.
The project of tunneiing Rock creek from
Lyons mill to the intersection of the Ches-
apeake and Ohio canal was thoroughly dis
cussed, and. a resolution adopted authorizing
the appointment of a committee to Coop
crate with the standing committee Of the
association in the furtherance of this idea
and the securing of an appropriation for
the purpose from Congress.
This resolution is in opposition to the
view of a great number of residents of
Georgetown, who thing the proposed Q
street bridge better scheme. The COM
mittee appointed was instructed to do all
in its power to have the bill introduced by
Mr.. Cowherd at the last session of Con-
gress on this question made a law. The
bill in question carries an appropriation of
$4,000 to make necessary surveys, bOrings,
test pits, specifications, plans and estima tes
for the construction of the conduit. There
was also included in the bill a provision for
$l,OU0 to pay the necessary expenses Of sur
VeyS. jurors, witnesses and other legal ex-
penses for condemnation proceedings
The Commissioners, it is understood, will
lndorSe the measure again, and have eX-
pressed themselves as being in favor of the
project.
The association adjourned to meet again
the first Monday in February. when the
ohcers for the ensuing term will be elected
The annual report of the president will also
be submitted at that meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-11
Lighthouse Service.

The lighthouse authorities have issued the
following notice to mariners of changes in
buoyage In waters visited by vessels from
this city:
potomac river, Maryland-Kettle Bottom
shoals upper bell buoy. PS., had a spar
marker placed alongside for the winter.
January I. Jenifer Flats upper buoy No.
II, a first-class nun, and Maryland Point
shoal buoy, MP, a first-class can, were
changed to spars for the winter, January Z.
south river, North Observation-Disclosures
buoy, NO. l, and inner buoy, No. 3, each a
spar, were reported missing January 4. and
Will be replaced as soon as practicable.
Elizabeth river, Virginia-Lower Lambert
Point buoy. No. II, second-elass can, re-
ported missing January Z, was replaced
January 8.
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Pile Rats Adrift,

The ice drifting out of Piscataway creek
below Fort Washington brought out with
it two RATS of pine piling, in all four or
five hundred sticks, and sent them adrift in
the river. The piles are the property of
Carter & Clark of this city, and when the
information reached here Sunday that the
piles were adrift the tug Baby, Captain
Raley, was sent after them. Captain Raley
secured the raft and anchored it securely
below Marshall Hall. Thinking all the
drifting piles had been secured the captain
of the Baby returned to this CITY, When
the tug Dallas arrived here yesterday morn
ing from the High Point plantation nea-
Gunston, Va, Captain Jones, master of the
Dallas, reported second raft adrift in
washington reach, near Fairy Landing
fishing shore, and a tug has been sent to
secure this raft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-11
WHAT MAKES A RECESS,
Question Considered by the Senate
Judiciary Committee,

The Senate committee on the Judiciary
has had under consideration the resolution
introduced by Senator TilIman calling for
a report as to what constitutes recess OF
the Senate. A subcommittee reported oral
ly on the resolution and asked time for
further consideration. The resolution viii
be taken up again al the next meeting, and
in the meantime, it is expected, a report
will be prepared by the subcommittee The
inquiry had special application to the case
OF w. u. Crum, collector of the port at
Charleston, S. c., who was confirmed by the
Senate after a contest. He was serving on
an appointment made In a constructive re-
cess. the Senate adjournng one session at
II o'clock and convening another at the
same moment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-11
GAITHERsBURG NEWS.
Activity in Epworth League Work
Bank Election.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
GAITHERSBURG, Nd. JAM 10, 1905.
The Epworth League of the NJ. b. Church
South held special services last night, OBJ
serving Epworth League day. A large at
tendance was present to hear the speaker
of the evening, Prof. A. c. Fearnow of An
drew Small Academy. Jamestown. Mr..
Thomas J. Owen presided. The Junior
League took part in the exercises, which
included appropriate music by the church
choir. Mr. E. W. Walker director.
Gaithersburg Chapter, EpWorth League,
of EpWorth NJ E. Church, elected the fol-
lowing officers for 1905 al recent meeting
President, Mrs Maurice E. Phebus; first
vice president, David l.. Virts; second vice
president. Mrs. William c. Parrish; third
vice president RosabeI KanOde; fourth vice
president, Mrs. Walter Byrne; secretary,
Miss Zella Crawford; treasurer, c. F. Du-
vail.
Mr.. Leondas Ricketts,, for fourteen years
overseer of the poor at the county aims
house. has removed with his family to his
farm near this town. Mr.. j. William Rab-
bit of Potomac district succeeded him.
Forest Oak Lodge, No. 123, knights of
Pythias, at its meeting Monday evening in
stalled the following officers: Chancellor
commander, Clarence E.. Mills; vice chan
cellor Clifford Stiles; prelate, John H.
King; master of work, r. L. Buxton; keep
err of records, David F. Virts: master of
finance, DIR. E. H. Etchison; master of ex-
chequer, Hezekiah Day: master at arms,
Glen G. Murphy; inside guard, David G.
Carlisle; outside guard, Newman w. Craw-
ford. Mr.. Arthur r. Watkins was elected
representative to the Grand Lodge, which
convenes in Baltimore next month. A new
board of trustees was chosen, consisting OF
Messrs Clarence e. Mills, Albert Thomp-
son and William II. Vessels.
At the election held at the First National
Bank of Gaithersburg the directors chosen
by the stockholders were: Nathan Cooke,
John B. Diamond, Ignatius T. Fulks, p. NJ.
Smith, Capt. James Anderson, James s.
Windsor, II. Maurice Talbot, Clarence II.
Hoskinson, Dr. William A. Waters. John
W. Walker, Ulysses Griffith, /. Belle Ward.
Albert r. Meem, Horace D. Waters, Samuel
S. Hays and DR.. E. e. Etchison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-11
Secretary Morton to Testify.

Secretary Morton will leave here Satur-
day for Chicago prepared to appear as a
witness before the interstate commerce
commission in its investigation of allega-
lions that the Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fse Railroad Company had granted rebates
to the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company in
violation of law. Mr.. Morton formerly
was vice president of the Atchison road
and will confer with the president of the
company, Mr.. Ripley. before reaching a
decision as to whether ne will appear be-
fore the commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-11
Boilers for Army Post Electric Plant.

The big derrick at the Washington navy
yard Yesterday morning lifted two large
boilers from the cars, ON which they had
been brought from the north. and placed
them aboard the steam barge E. James
Tull. to be taken to Fort Washington and
rorL HUNT. The boilers were safely landed
on the wharves at the two army posts yes
terday afternoon. They are to be used to
FURNISH steam for the operation of the new
electric lighting and power plants in pro-
are to be completed and In service early in
the summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-11
Bishop Paret Banqueted

The celebration of the twentieth anniver-
sary of the conservation of Bishop William
Paret of the Maryland diocese of the Pro-
testant Episcopal Church closed at Balti-
more last night with a dinner at the Hotel
Belvedere, rendered by the Churchman'S
Club Besides the guests from Washing
ton. Philadelphia. New York and other
nearby cities. large number of the laity
of the Maryland. diocese were in attend
ance Bishops Whitehead of Pittsburg.
David H Greer of New York and Talbot Of
the central Pennsylvania f9cese were pres
ent and responded to tuasts In honor OF
the Baltimore prelate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-11
Given Four Months Leave of Absence

The order relieving Maj Benjamin F.
Montgomery of the Signal Corps from duty
in charge of the telegraph office at the Ex-
ecutive Mansion. and assigning him to the
command OF Company F of the Signal
Corps at Benieia barracks, Cal, has been
modified so as to grant that officer four
months leave of absence from February l.
at the expiration of which time he will be
expected to assume his new duties In Cali
fornia. The change is made in order to
give Maj Montgomery more time to pre-
pare for the very radical change in his per-
sonaI affairs.
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Boyd's and Vicinity.
Special Correspondence OF The Evening Star.
pnVJpS Nh IN rnt.

special Correspondence OF The Evening Star.
BOYD'S, Nd. January TO- 1905.
Mrs. Jennie Sponselor died at her home
at Harmony Grove. Frederick county near
Adamstown, Sunday. Interment was at
Mt Olivet cemetery there this morning.
Mrs. Sponsellor was the wife of William
Sponsellor. Her husband and five childrel
survive her. She was in her forty-eighth
year.
Mrs Jack Nirts, who resided near Point
of Rocks, died Al her home there Sunday,
and her remains We're inferred at Lovetts-
vile, Va, today Mr.. d. +. Virts of
Gaithersburg is relative and attended the
funeral.
Mr.. Luther G. King of Kings valley,
north of Boyd's, who has been ill., is better,
and will likely recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-11
Extension of Irrigation Works.

President Roosevelt has transmitted to
Congress a communication from the Secre-
tary of the Interior requesting the with
drawal of certain lands in the abandoned
Fort Sherman military reservation, Wash
ington, in view of the contemplated use of
these lands in connection with irrigation
works With this communication was a
protest from Senator Hepburn of Idaho
against the diversion of the waters of Lake
Occur dAlene for in an irrigati ton
project in Washington.