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Evening star., 1905-08-28
PLAYED FLIM-FLAM GAME.
Two Men Convicted Of Swindling
Henry Davis.

Charles Tillman and Roy Jackson, botn
colored. were arraigned in the Police Court
before Judge Mills today on charge OF
larceny through a flim-fiam game. Both
were found guilty of the charge, although
Jackson told the court that the other man
had nothing to do with the transaction
For the next four months both will be en-
ployed at the farm The imprisonment Is
absolute, no fine alternative being imposed
The men were arrested by Officers Nc
Keever and Mudd of the sixth precinct sta
ton Friday last. According to the evil
dence of Henry Davis, the victim in court
today, he was going along Pennsylvania
avenue the 7th instant, when one of the
two defendants picked up a pocket book
from the street. When it was opened in his
presence several large bills were pulled out
one of the finders looked up at Davis, and
finally offered to give him s25 II he would
not say anything about the finding OF the
pocket book. To make the payment OF the
50 it was necessary to change one OF the
alleged big bills, and to accomplish this
Davis gave up IS. One of the men went
around the corner to change the bill, and
did not return. The other of the defend
ants went to find him. Neither returned
with the So which Davis had given them
The pocket book picked up had been drop
ped by one of the defendants, with which
to work the game The money in the pocket
book was but a poor imitation of the real
currency.
Tillman pleaded not guilty to the charge,
and he maintained that he was not with
the other man arrested with Davis on
the day mentioned. Jackson pleaded guilty,
and admitted getting the money from Da-
Wis. When he took the stand he told the
court that Tillman had nothing to do with
the game.
Judge Mills, however, took into consid-
Grafton the testimony of the victim that
both OF the men talked to him, and Of
another witness that he saw both defend
ants with Davis.
Officers Mckeever and Mudd were on the
lookout for the defendants for ten days, but
did not locate both until Friday when they
were arrested Jackson has been in the
hands of the police before, and his picture
is In the rogues' gallery.
Evening star., 1905-08-28
DEATH OF ALFRED FORD.
Prominent Resident Of Washington for
Number Of Years.

A dispatch from North East, Cecil county,
Md, says that Alfred Ford of this city
died at that place last Saturday. Mr..
Ford was spending his vacation on the
farm of his cousin, c. T. F. Mearns. The
funeral will be held at the Methodist Epis-
copal Church at North East tomorrow af-
ternoon at o'clock. Interment will be in
the church cemetery at that place.
Mr.. Ford had been helpless for nearly
two years from the effect of rheumatism.
News of his death was received with much
regret by his friends in this city and
those in Maryland, among whom he spent
his earlier years. Mr.. Ford was one Of the
leading citizens Of his native county prior
to removal to Washington. He was q
force In business and public affairs, In the
church and in politics. In this city his
time had been devoted to the interests of
the Ford estate, In which he owned a one
half interest Mr.. Ford was member of
the Metropolitan-Baptist Episcopal Church,
as are all the members Of his family.
Evening star., 1905-08-28
Discusses Sanctiflcation.

Sanctifcation was discussed by Rev. N
c. Cleaves yesterday morning at Israel c.
M. E. Church, before a large audience. The
text was take nfrom l Corinthians, eth
chapter and 11th verse: But now are
ye sanctified, ETC." The sermon preached
on the previous Sunday was outlined as a
foundation on which to build the sermon
yesterday. In recounting the previous ser
mon the speaker gave the definition Of
sanctifcation to be, to cleanse, to purge
to purify. TO separate from, to set apart,
To dedicate to a particular service" THE
work of separation from sin or making
clean the inner life Is commenced at re-
generation" he said, when the Christian
becomes a new creature in Christ Jesus"
The question asked in the morning sermon
and answered was: Can one born Of the
spirit live a clean and acceptable life daily
before God and MANI"
The following reasons were given to JUS
ufy the affirmative answer.
l. Christ came to restore us to favor with
God, TO give what we lost in Adam-Adam
before the fall lived in daily communion
with his maker.
2. The declarations and injunctions OF the
Scriptures to this conclusion.
3. Enoch and Job lived sanctified lives be-
fore Christ came-iS il impossible under
grace to live the high life?
THE danger in the Christian church lies
in the low standard set for the measure of
holiness" he said.
Evening star., 1905-08-28
Got Money by False Statement

Charged with being a fiim-fiam artist.
Aurora Scott, colored, was arraigned in the
Police Court this morning. She was ar
rested by Officer Stuart of the fifth precinct
station Judge Mills, at the close of the
evidence, pronounced her to be guilty, and
imposed a fine of $50 or Imprisonment for
ninety days in the workhouse. She was
committed
Julia Mills, the woman who was the VIC
tim of the game, told the court that the de-
fendant came to her house and asked to see
her. Aurora told her that her son, who
worked on the railroad, was in trouble with
the boss of his gang, and had finally Killed
the boss. Aurora said she belonged to d
Good Samaritan society, which would be
able to clear the son if they were furnished
$40 to pay the expenses.
Aurora played her part well, sympathiz-
ing with the woman, and finally got the
money. Later it was learned that the. son
had not been in trouble, and was not ar
rested at all. Aurora did not return with
the money, and complaint was made to the
police. Officer Stuart made the arrest, with
the result stated.
Evening star., 1905-08-28
ROW AT AN OUTING.
George Clarke Charged With Dis
order

Richard Diggs, colored, resident OF De-
frees street, had charge Of an outing given
in the grove In rear of Everett Humphreys
restaurant, on the Marlboro pike, Saturday
night. There was a large crowd Of colored
people in attendance from different parts Of
the county. many of them being from Mari
boro. Before the close Of the outing a row
occurred between several of the colored
men. a pistol being discharged. The bull
let. It In stated. narrowly escaped striking
one Of the men. The police in this city
were told yesterday that there was also
some cutting done. Capt. Roardman re-
ceived q request from Constable Sansbury
for the arrest of three OF the alleged par
ticipants, and one of them, George Clark.
was placed under arrest by Policeman Witt
Of the sixth precinct. He was locked up
this morning and the constable was notified
to come for him. Clark denies that he par
ticipated in the affair
II was holding Mrs Diggs' baby when the
pistol was discharged" said the prisoner.
II heard some of the women screaming and
causing lots of excitement. but l don't
know yet what the trouble was about.
When they get me in court I'll show that
wasn't in the trouble
Clark lives in Marlboro. but is employed
in the city. He remained about Marlboro
yesterday. he stated. and came here this
morning to go to work. He will return
without putting the officers to the trouble
and expense of getting a requisition. Two
other men, 1t is charged, participated in
the row and are wanted by the county
authorities.
Evening star., 1905-08-28
NEW LINER EXPECTED.
"Furst Bismarck" of Hamburg-Ameri-
can Company to Arrive Tomorrow.

"Furst Bismarck" Of Hamburg-Ameri-
can Company to Arrive Tomorrow.
The Hamburg-American line expects Its
new twin-screw steamship "Furst Bis
marck," to arrive at New York tomorrow
from Hamburg, Dover and Boulogne. on her
first trip across the Atlantic. She was
built at the yards of the Fairfield Shipbuild-
ing Company at Glasgow, and was launched
last April. Her dimensions are: Length
over all, about 500 feet; width, 55 feet;
depth, 33 feet. Her gross register tonnage
is about 5000 tons. Two sets Of triple ex-
pansion engines, developing about 5000
horse power, will give the "Furst Bis
marck'' a speed of about fifteen knots. She
will have accommodations for about two
hundred first class fifty second class and
1900 steerage passengers. Her entire equip
ment, it is claimed, is of the most modern
type. The first cabin accommodation Is
situated entirely amdships on the upper
decks and the furnishing and arrangements
of the staterooms and saloons have been
designed with a view to meet the most ex-
acting demands of the travelling public.
The steamer has been provided with
gymnasium, equipped with the latest and
most useful apparatus
After her next trip from Hamburg, the
"Furst Bismarck" will enter the companys
Mediterranean service between New York,
Gibraltar, Naples and Genoa.
The "Furst Bismarck will be open for
inspection September and 8, and cards of
admission may be obtained upon application
to the company's Office 81 Broadway, New
York.
Evening star., 1905-08-28
Treated for Arsenic Poison.

Mrs. Alice Burrows, thirty-six years old.
was treated at the Emergency Hospital
yesterday afternoon for arsenic poisoning.
She was removed to the hospital from her
home at 43s 7th street southwest and was
kept at the hospital only short time.
About / o'clock in the afternoon she was
found in her room suffering, 1t is alleged.
from dose of rat poison. but she declined
to say anything to the physicians concern
ing the cause Of her sickness. Mrs. Bur-
rows, who is a widow, lives with her pa
rents at the address stated and was found
sick in her room by one of her parents
shortly after dinner. She recovered in a
short time after reaching the hospital and
was able to return home.
Evening star., 1905-08-28
$500 Portland, Ore, and Return.
Tickets on sale daily. Consult Baltimore
& Ohio r. r. agents for particulars.-Advt.
Ready for Service.

The District fireboat Firefghter is now
berthed at her wharf adjoining the morgue
wharf, and daily has large number OF
visitors, who are courteously shown over
the boat by Capt. Brown and his assist
arts While the Firefghter has not been
officially accepted. she is ready, it is stated,
for service should fire occur on the river
front and would render a good account or
herself Saturday a supply of CRATE bars,
271 in all, enough to supply all four or the
furnaces a aboard the tug were received from
Harlan & Hollingsworth of Wilmington,
Del the builders of the boat. They are
stored away at the wharf ready for use
when wanted. Estimates are being pre-,
pared for the placing of mooring bits and
chocks on the boat and it is probable the
work will be done before the Firefighter Is
frally accepted.
Evening star., 1905-08-28
Old Folks Treat.

The Shining Star Club of Vermont Ave-
nue. Baptist Church, Mrs. Mary Sewall
president, assisted by the Rose of Sharon
Charity Club Mrs Julia Mason Layton
president. made their annual visit yesterday
to the Old Folks Home and cheered the
heart Of every inmate of that institution
They carried out a large express wagon
loaded with ice cream, cake, bananas,
peaches, pears. sugar and tobacco.
There are at present sixty-three colored
women, eighty Zone colored men and eighty
three white men and women inmates of the
home. Each of these was given bounti-
full supply of good things.
Religious services were conducted by
Revs. J. Brooks and Chapman. Superin-
tendent Zinkhan and his matrons and as
sistants received the visitors and did every
thing possible to help them make gala
daV
Evening star., 1905-08-28
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Thomas Coleman colored, whose home IS
ri ld+J Cedar street northwest was cut
and injured about the side with a hatchet
yesterday morning during a row with an
other cOlored man. The police of the
eighth precinct took him to Freedmen's
Hospital, where he was given surgical
treatment.
While engaged in an alteration this
morning with some colOred men near Ches-
apeake Junction G. F. Whedbee. thirty
ing i've years gh oid, fell and fractured his right
reg Ihe police of the ninth precinct took
him to the Casualty Hospital, where he
was given surgical treatment
George Freeman, forty years old fell on
the sidewalk near New York avenue and
Itth street this morning about S o'clock
and cut his head. He was given surgical
aid at the Emergency Hospital
Complaint was made to the police yes-
terday that the desk in the office of j. ]
boWles at AGO X street northwest was
forced open Saturday night and robbed
MI Bowles said that he missed s65. Ga
About so worth of jewelry disappeared
II9m Ion Ihe mouse of Mrs Frank H. Elmore,
1851 U street northwest, yesterday after
noon. The Jewelry was taken from a bu-
'edu drawer where 1t had been put away
The police have been asked 70 find Jobn
Lusby, simple-minded man. who disan-
peared from the farm OF William Pumphrey
IN Prince George county, Saturday A de-
seriptlon OF the missing man was furnish
ed the police
While working at the filtration plant this
morning about o'clock Frank Johnson
colored, twenty-five years old fell from a
pier and sustained a fracture OF ono Of
ms legs. The ambulance was summoned
irom Freedmen's Hospital and the Injured
man was taken TO that institution for
northeast S'iee'
Evening star., 1905-08-28
KNOCKED FROM PIER.
Paul Martorano Killed at Connecticut
Avenue Bridge.

fatal accident occurred yesterday aft
ernoon to Paul Martorano, laborer, while
he was working on a pier at the Connecti-
cut avenue bridge. He was mixing mortar
when the boom of derrick struck ihm on
the head and knocked him from the pier.
He was unconscious when other workmen
picked him up. physician was summon
ed and a message sent to the Emergency
Hospital for assistance. When the surgeon
in charge of the ambulance reached the
scene of the accident he found that life
was extinct The police saw that the body
was removed to the morgue and the coroner
notified Martorano was tWenty-three
years old and lived with relatives at l776
T street northwest. Arrangements have
been made by the coroner for the holding
of an inquest at the morgue tomorrow
morning.
Evening star., 1905-08-28
Urge Making Peace.

At recent meeting Of the Universal Peace
Union ane Connecticut Peace Society, which
was held at Mystic, Conn.,, letters were
addressed to the Russian and Japanese
peace plenipotentiaries in session in calling
their attention to the urgent necessity for
peace. Attention was called to the suf-
fering of the soldiers and the members Of
their families and to the great expense Of
carrying on the war. The letters were
signed by Alfred H. Love, president Uni
versal Peace Union; James Watrous, pres
ident Connecticut Peace Society; Belva A.
Lockwood, president National Association
for the Promotion of Arbitration, and Nell
son L. Gill, president National School City
League. Clergymen and other Christians
were earnestly urged to pray for peace.
Evening star., 1905-08-28
Steamer Disabled.

While working about the lower part of
Norfolk harbor Saturday last the steamer
Washington Of the Norfolk and Washing
ton line was carried by heavy blow near
the United States torpedo boat Lawrence
and tho propeller wheel Of the steamer
fouled the cable of the war vessel. The ca
Bile so wrapped itself around the wheel as
to stop it and tug had to go to the as
sistance Of the steamer. A diver was en-
ployed to remove the cable and the Wash
ipgton made her regular trip to this city
from Norfolk Saturday night.
Evening star., 1905-08-28
Memorial Services,

Farragut Relief Corps, Mrs. Sarah Bun
yea, PRESIDENT, held memorial services at
their last meeting for the late commander
In. chief of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie Gen. w. w. Blackmar. They were
Joined by the members of Farragut Post,
G. A. r. Short sketches of Gen. Blackmar's
life were given by different members of the
post
Resolutions were adopted in which Farra-
gut Corps expressed their sorrow that the
Grand Army Of the Republic should lose
such an earnest Christian soldier the ma
tion such a good man and that his life was
an example for all to follow.
A copy of these resolutions with letter
of sympathy will be sent to Mrs. Black
mar by the secretary of the corps The
resolutions were signed by Mrs. Smith. Mrs.
Marion B. Parker and Mrs Mary A. Dow.
Evening star., 1905-08-28
MISS JULIA 4. BA1cH DEAD.
Funeral Services Over Her Remains
Held Yesterday Afternoon.

Tho funeral Of Miss Julia r. Balch. for
many years head Of the Civil Service Insti-
tute at 903 o street northwest. and who
came from one Of the Oldest Virginia fam
lies. was held yesterday afternoon at the
institute. where she made her home. Miss
Balch was well known as q Nnguist, and
taught many distinguished persons. includ-
ing Wu Ting Fang, formerly minister Of
China to the United States. One brother.
W. Carter Balch. survives her.
Miss Balch's mother was q Carter Of
Shirley manor. on the James river, and
so faher tine the last 9i Gns and
The first of the Shirley Carriers, as that
family Is called, came here as viceroy
under King George. and on account OF his
large holdings was called King Carter Of
Savin Hall. 1t is said that in one day he
liberated 1.1O0 slaves. OF the next gener-
alton Col. Robert Carter was the most
illustrious. having been speaker of the
house Of burgesses and owner Of large es-
tates on the James and Pamunkey rivers.
All the Carriers distinguished themselves
during the revolutionary war, and Gen. Rob-
ert e. Lee was first cousin OF Susan Car
ter, Mrs. Balch's mother.
During ITS Rev. Hiram j. Balch. first
of that name in this country. was pastor Of
the Poplar Tent Church. In North Carolina.
The country at that time was in a fer
ment, and the people of North Carolina de-
cided to declare their independence Rev.
Hiram Balch. hearing of this rode to the
place Of meeting on horseback, with two
Of his elders, and was one of the commit
tee of three which passed on the first decla-
ration Of independence drafted in America.
The existence of this document, which was
drafted by Ephraim Brevard, was denied
by the North American Review and other
papers some time ago, but has since been
proved to be a fact, and, to quote an early
newspaper, 1t was every bit as expressive
of independence as that drawn at later
date
All the men of the family, with one ex-
ception, Admiral Balch, have been minis
ters, the late Steven B. Balch, Miss Balch's
grandfather, having founded the Presby-
terian Church of Georgetown.
Evening star., 1905-08-28
JOHN WESLEY SMITH DEAD.
Practicing Attorney, Resident Of Wash
ington Since 1862.

John Wesley Smith died suddenly at an
early hour yesterday morning at his resi-
dence, 1913 10Th street northwest. Mr.. Smith
was an old resident Of Washington, having
come here in 1852, soon after his graduation
from the Ohio Wesleyan University, hoping
to enter the military service of the govern
ment. Failing in this, on account Of his
delicate physique. he served as clerk to Pay
master Dodge for year or more. He en-
tered the office of the second controller of
the treasury in 1894 and rose rapidly until
he became deputy controller, and for many
years was actually controller during the
frequent and prolonged absences Of DR..
Brodhead, who was then controller.
Mr.. Smith was a graduate In law OF the
Columbian University and, resigning from
the treasury in 1870, he entered upon the
active practice Of his profession, principally
in the Court of Claims. He enjoyed the re-
spect and confidence Of all who knew him.
He was a man of gentle and lovable nature,
and his unexpected death comes as great
shock to his friends. He leaves a widow.
The funeral will take place from his late
residence tomorrow at $50 pm.
Evening star., 1905-08-28
v. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, e12 9th st.

Note-Consumers laying in coal will err II
they do not get my prices-'that's alP'-for
the present.-Advt.
Evening star., 1905-08-28
TELEaRAPHERs 10 MEET.


A number Of Washington telegraphers will
leave here today for New York to attend
the annual meeting in that city Of the
''Old Time" Telegraphers Association,
which will begin its sessions In that city
tomorrow. This organization Is composed
of operators who have manipulated the key
for twenty years or more. and tomorrow
will mark its twenty-ffth anniversary.
The president Of the association is J. @.
Barkley. assistant general manager Of the
Western Union Telegraph Company. Other
members are Andrew Carnegie, Thomas A.
Edison, John w. Goff, Robert A. Clowery
and Levi p. Wier, president OF the Adams
Express Company. It is expected that the
attendance will reach nearly 1000 knights
Of the dot and the dash.
The Washington contingent will include
II. F. Taff. local manager for the Western
Union; William H. Young, night manager
local Western Union office; e. w. Emory,
chief operator for Associated Press in this
city; P. v. DeGraw. fourth assistant post
master general; w. w. Dowling, D. 3.
Brown, c. w. Walton and d. w. DAILY.
Evening star., 1905-08-28
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe. Norfolk and all points south
every day in the year at $50 pm.
Trains leave District line station for
Chesapeake Beach at 9:25 and IL am. 2:30,
$50, 7:45 and 9:45 pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall. 10 am. 2:30 and ESQ pm.
Steamer for River View 10 a M, 2:30 and
8:3O pm.
Steamer Charles Macalester for Mount
Vernon, 10 am. and 30 pm.
Electric trains from 18th and Pennsylva-
MIA avenue for Mount Vernon hourly, 10 a..
IN. to 2 pm. Arlington and Alexandria ev-
cry twenty minutes.
Cars from station Aqueduct bridge for
Arlington. Fort Myer and Falls Church half
hourly.
Steamer for Baltimore leaves 7th street
wharf at pm
Steamer for Glymont and intermediate
landings at am.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach at
am.
Evening star., 1905-08-28
Funeral Of Miss Caroline Hosmer.

The funeral of Miss Caroline E. Hosmer,
formerly n clerk In the general land Of
nee OF the Interior Department, was held
this afternoon from the late residence of
the deceased. 1902 l. street northwest Miss
Hosmer died early Sunday morning of heart
failure. She was a native OF Massachu-
setts and had been associated with the Indian
service for number OF years before her
transfer to the land office She was a
teacher at a reservation in New Mexico
from 1880 to 1896, after which she was
here In the Indian service for several years
Miss Hosmers only surviving relative is
her sister. Mrs Pennyman, who is now in
Europe.
Evening star., 1905-08-28
Struck His Employer.

Frank Domingo was sent to the work.
house for fifteen days this afternoon. in de-
fault of a fine OF s5. for making an assault
on William N. Payne. his employer. Do
mingo was ordered to report for work and.
according TO the testimony. when he finally
came out of his room he struck Mr.. Payne
81 will admit / was under the influence OF
liquor. but don't remember hitting him."
said the defendant
Evening star., 1905-08-28
SUIT FOR DAMAGES.
Administrator Seeks to Recover $1O,-
600 for Death Of Walter Mems.

The Brennan Construction Company and
the Potomac Electric Power Company were
today named as defendants in suit for
$4,000 damages filed in the District Su-
preme Court by Charles H. Merillat, ad
ministrato tor Of the estate of Walter Mems.
Walter Mems was killed, it is stated in
the declaration, July II, 1905, by coming
Into contact with a live electric wire while
operating a derrick machine used by the
Brennan Construction Company In ex-
cavating at the site for the office building
for the House OF Representatives.
1t Is charged that the construction COM
pany is responsible because Of alleged neg
ligence in failing to furnish suitable and
safe appliance for work to its employe,
and the electric company is sued because
Of an alleged defective insulation OF Its
electric wires.
Attorney William E. Ambrose appears for
the plaintiff.
Evening star., 1905-08-28
Water Mains Ordered.

The Commissioners have ordered new wa
ter main laid as follows:
Two hundred and sxty-three feet. more
or less of eight-inch water main in 35th
street north from Lowell street, Oak View,
northwest.
Two hundred and ninety-six feet, more
or less, of eight-inch water main In the
south side OF North Carolina avenue west
from 14th street northeast
Two hundred and fifty feet, more or less,
of eight-inch water main in the south side
OF ID street between 18th and 18th streets
northeast.