davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
Provided WITH A TEAM.
Addition to the Facilities Of Camp
Good Will

A horse has at last come into the posses
sion of Camp Good WIN. through the kind
ness and interests of Mr.. Christian Heurich
Thus far this year all supplies for the camp
have been sent by express or In rented
conveyance at considerable expense. Now
this item of cost is saved. and what is still
more important, the children can be given
a ride through Rock Creek Park and to
the Zoo two or three times each week.
Through the kindness OF Mr.. VIM. ]. Zeh
complete outfit of horse, wagon and har-
ness has also been loaned for the summer
for use at the camp. With 100 children and
mothers to look out for. amuse and feed
the comparatively small force of workers
at the camp has Its hands well filed, and
whatever may be done to make easier the
lot of these workers reacts greatly to the
advantage OF the camp.
Water Is no longer q scarce article at
the camp. Commissioner Biddle, who Is q
frequent visitor. has made provision where
by the institution is connected with the
water main on Military road. By this ar
rangement the well water. which gives out
during every dry spell, will be used only
for drinking purposes. The boys and girls
who have assisted in bringing water from
the branch will appreciate a faucet with a
plentiful supply.
The following contributions have been re-
celved and acknowledged through Mr.. John
b. Sleman, jr., treasurer:
Rev. F. B. Howden, So; Mr.. and Mrs
Jas. NJ. Johnston, 80; Mr.. s. II. Kauff-
man. SO; F. V. Killian. So; Mrs Grace G.
Kendall, $40; George A. King. $40; Mrs.
Noble D. Larner, s.; Philip F. Larner, 81:
cash, IS; Mrs. J. H. NJ, 81: E. r. McCort-
ney, $40; Mrs. c. H. Sprague, 81; VIM. H.
Marsh, 81; Moore Bros, 81; Dulin & Mar
tin, material $40; Robert w. Mcpherson,
81; Mrs j. ]. Purman, 81: DIR. Robert Rey
burn, s.: G. B. Rives, $50; Georgia Robert
son, So: Theodore F. Sargent, IS; Thos w.
Smith, IS; A. II. Snow. s.; A. w. Stephens.
81; VIM. Y Swiggett, 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

The Howard University Teachers College.
by the action of the board of trustees a I
the last meeting, was considerably en-
larged Its scope and usefulness by the
establishment of an eight-grade elementary
school and by the transfer of the School
of Manual Arts with its faculty and equip
ment to this college.
The School of Manual Arts has hereto
fore existed Of a separate industrial school,
This action of the trustees brings the work
OF training teachers for secondary, ele-
mentary and Industrial schools under the
one organization of the teachers college
OF which Prof. L. B. Moore Phi. D. is
dean. Special courses will be offered to
those desiring to fit themselves in any one
branch of study in the curriculum, and
teachers of the city schools will be given
an opportunity to continue their study
by the offer of evening lectures
The trustees will employ several new
teachers to assist Dean Moore in carrying
out his plans for the enlargement of this
work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
LIQUOR the Cause of Trouble.

In an alteration between Madison Simms,
John Lee and William Colbert, all colored
last night, Colbert, 1t is said, was struck
over the head with chair and otherwise
injured by the two others. He was re-
moved to the hospital. where his wounds
were dressed. After his release he went
back to the scene of the fight on lookout
for the other men. Failing to get into the
house. he began to use profanity, which
was overheard by the officers. who locked
him up on a charge of disorderly conduct.
The others were also arrested for assault.
Colbert was fined SIS when his case came up
in the Police Court this morning. The as
sault case was continued until next Tues
day, on the request of the defense.
intoxicating liquor is said to have been at
the bottom of the fight and dispute arose
over the beer bottles. Colbert took posi-
ton opposite to that of the other two and
received the worst OF the alteration. He
came to court this morning with his head
swathed in bandages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
FRIENDS BEHIND HIN.
Strong Effort to Elect Capt Aexande1
Senior Vice Commander, 9. w. v.

The friends OF Capt. Fred W. Alexander
of Fourth Immune Camp. Spanish War vets
Grams. have rallied to his support, ana say
they will give "a long pull. a strong pull and
a pull altogether for his election senior
vice commander of the District OF Colunbia
Corps Spanish War Veterans. at the annual
election OF officers. This event will take
place August / at headquarters, 719 9Th
street northwest.
Capt Alexander is the present Junior vice
commander OF the District department. and
his supporters claim that logically and fol.
lowing the rule OF succession, he should be
elected to the next highest ofiice-senior vice
comma nder.
Capt. Alexander was being urged for de-
pertment commander. but. as stated in The
Star yesterday, he withdrew from that con-
test in favor of Judge Advocate John Lewis
Smith of Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp No. I.
The friends OF Capt. Alexander regard him
as splendid organizer. with executive abil-
ny or IA high order. He went into the
4th Immune Regiment in the war with
Spain as a private. served with honor ana
came out as Quertermaster sergeant. He
served his camp as lieutenant once and cap.
tain twice and the organization. IL is said
prospered under his administration. He was
a delegate from the District of Columbia
department. to the national encampments al
Detroit and New Haven, and served a.
Judge advocate OF this department last year.
capt. Alexander is a thirty degree
Mason. past councillor OF the knights Of
Pythias and past sachem of the Independ-
ent Order of Red Men. He is also on ODD
Fellow, head Waterman OF the Woodmen
OF the World In this Jurisdiction, a member
of the Royal Arcanum, Woodmen OF Amers
lea and the National Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
Negotiations for Ferry Steamer.

e Mr.. John Callahan. manager of the Nor
folk and Washington Steamboat Company
has returned from his visit to New York
and states that he was unsuccessful in pur-
chasing steamer for the temporary serv-
Ice in the ferry line between this city and
Alexandria. The owners of the steamer he
went to look at wanted for the steamer
more than her value, SO he called the ne
gCtation OF. He Is now negotiating for
the purchase Of a propeller ferry steamer
that will suit the route here, and expects
the time the new slip and pier at Alexan-
dria Is completed some time IN the early
part of next month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
Bell Buoy Not Ringing.

The masters of the tugs and steamboats,
that visit the lower end of the river are
complaining that the bell buoy marking the
entrance to the lower end OF the Kettle Bot
toms IS out of order and does not ring It's
warning unless" as tugboat man
stated. his tug ran on it." The buoy is q
most important one and marks the entrance
to the most difficult portion to navigate of
the entire Potomac. With the buoy sound
Ing its warning the vessel master can
shape his course through the channel ana
IL IL especially valuable at night. The con-
diion of the buoy Will be brought to the
attention of Inspector McCrea and other Of
ficials of the lighthouse service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
TECHNICAL OBJECTION.
Application for Liquor License Not
Properly Before Excise Board.

Strenuous objection was made before the
excise board this morning by property own
ers against the issuance of license to Will
liam T. Harvey to establish saloon and
sell liquor at 401 21st street northwest. but
the case was finally thrown out by the
board on technicality. The authenticity
of one signature, If no more. Mr.. Har-
vey's petition was questioned, but the pro-
testants gained temporary victory when
1t was shown that the applicant had not
obeyed the letter of the law, which specifies
that the usual printed notice of the appli-
cation for license must be posted on the
premises for seven days before the proceed
ing properly come before the board. 1t
was shown that the notice posted by Mr..
Harvey was torn down two days after post
ing. and the board ended the hearing by de-
Gliding that Mr.. Harveys application was
not properly before them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
Policemen His Prev.

IT have killed 500 policemen and I am 60
Ing to kill every one 1 meet" was she
startling declaration of David Alexander
colored, to Officer Davis. Alexander was
brought into the Police Court this morning
on a charge of profanity and disorderly
conduct. For the next fifteen days Alex
ander will not have to sleep in parks as
he will occupy barred room at Keeper
Zinkhan's house on the farm.
Il found this man asleep in Seaton Park
yesterday. His shoes were off and were
under his head for a pillow. He used some
choice bits of profanity when I woke him
up" was the statement of Special Officer
Davis.
do you work." asked Judge Kimball of
Alexander.
Yes, sir. I works every day until the
officer run me in
He denied being asleep in the park with
his shoes off.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
SECOND TERM FOR FORGERY.
Frank w. n. Nuss, Former Washing
tonian, in Ohio Reformatory.

Frank w. H. Nuss, the musician who was
sentenced to the Moundsvile pententiary
from this city in 1902 for forging the name
of Dr. Charles A. Raegen to checks and
passing them upon a saloonkeeper, as pub
lished in The Star at the time, is now in the
Ohio reformatory, where he Is serving a
term for forgery.
At the time he was sent to prison from
this city his wife and mother-in-law went
to the West Virginia town and remained
there until he was released. Prof. Nuss
was welcomed in musical circles in the
towns in the vicinity of Moundsville, and,
1t is stated, he forged the name of a
Moundsvlle business man to check. Then
he went to Ohio courted woman and was
to have married her He was arrested be-
fore the time fixed for the marriage, and
now, 1t is said, there are several charges
pending against him which will be prose-
cuted If the wife and the Ohio woman have
anything to say about it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers Tor
Fort Monroe. Norfolk and all points south.
Trains leave District line station for
Chesapeake Beach at 9:21 and ii am,
2:3O. 4. 7:45 and 9:45 pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall, 10 q m, 2:30 and $50 pm.
Steamer for River View. II am, $50 ana
$50 pm.
Steamer for baltimore leaves It'll street
wharf at pm.
Steamer Pocahontas for Colonial Beach
at s:45 a.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach at
am.
Steamer Louise for Great Falls leaves
32d and Canal at $50 an.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

Edward McJohn was arraigned in the
Police Court today before Judge Kimball
on a charge of being a vagrant and found
drunk In Seaton Park.
II have been drinking" he said, instead
of pleading guilty.
officer Edwards stated that he had seen
the defendant several days in the past two
weeks, and every time he was drunk.
Il am on ~ way TO my old Tennessee
home" explained McJohn. Il got $50 for
work about ten days ago to make the trip"
And you have been drinking ever SINCE"
added his honor
Yes. sir, / have been drinking on and
off i lost S26, and that upset me-"
You would not have lost 1t II you had
kept SOBER" commented Judge Kimball
For the next thirty days McJohn will be
detained by Keeper Zinkhan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
Service for Old Revenue Cutter.

The United States revenue cutter Peter
G. Washington, the oldest vessel in the
revenue service, is now being overhauled
and will be fitted out for service as q ten
der between Baltimore and the service de-
pot at Arundel Cove, and for other duty
connected with the cutters fitting out at
Baltimore The Washington Is a propeller
steamer of seventy-seven tons and was
built at Camden, N j., in 1864. She was
built for private service and was known as
the Uno. Purchased by the United States,
she became the United States ship Juniper,
but only remained in the naval service
short time. for In 1865 she was transferred
TO the revenue cutter service and was
again named the limo. Later her name
was changed to the one she now bears. The
Washington has seen service at nearly
every large port on the Atlantic coast, her
last service being at Philadelphia, where
she did duty customs boat until re-
ieyed by the new cutter WiDnissiminet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
Must Support His Children

Charles Walters was arraigned in the Po-
lice Court this morning on a charge of fail
ing to support his four minor children who
are living with his wife. Judge ONeal
found that Walters was guilty of the Of
lense and he imposed a fine of $40 or
sixty days in jail in default This sentence
was suspended as long as Walters paws his
Vile 81 per week, which he agreed to do in
court today.
mrs Walters told the judge that her hus-
s oahu mao le1t her some time ago, with the
four children to support and that she had
worked hard for them Her husband. she
said. had paid her only 20 cents for the
chl!dren's support since last August
men nave you given your wife any
thing for your children" asked his honor
Of the defendant
Il don't remember, SIR"
mat was sufficient. 1t was found that
pay So per week toward the support OF the
children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
Is YEARS OFF TORTURE
Itching and Painful Sores Covered
Head and Body.
CURED IN WEEK BY GU1TlGWRA

For fifteen years my scalp and forehead was one
mass Of scabs, and my body covered with
sores. Words cannot express how suffered from
a friend told me to ret Cutcura. After bathing
with Cuticura Soap and applying Cuticura Ont-
ment for three days my head was as clear as ever,
and. to my surprise and Joy, cake of soap and
one box Of ointment made complete in one
week. (Signed) II. B. Franklin. TIT Washington
ST., Allegheny, Pa"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
Says Husband Left Her Without Funds

Mrs. Rebecca Greenberg called on the
agent of the board of childrens guardians
yesterday afternoon and stated that her
husband, Morris Greenberg, had gone away
more than a month ago and left her with
five children. He conducted a fruit store
at 1888 18th street northwest, she said. and
she complained that he had left her no
money with which to support her children
and herself.
Mrs. Greenberg said she was anxious to
find her husband. and was referred to the
police department. She thereupon called
upon Captain Boardman and related her
story to him. Her husband, she said, had
at times heretofore absented himself, but
had returned. She gave the police a de-
scrption of him, and the officers in all the
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

" lille working in Patterson's woods yes
terday afternoon, Pietro Antonio. twenty
five years old, was struck on the head by
the scoop of steam shovel and painfully
injured. The foreman of the works brought
him from the scene of the accident to
North Capitol and II streets and from
there he was taken to the Casualty Hos
pital. His injury is painful. but not
riouS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
Are You Among the Winnersp

Jno. c. Ewald puts 80 in gold I'm loaf
of White Satin Bread every day. Winners
this week were Minnie Hardy, 750 Sd st.
NV; Hospitals store, 18th IL NJ NV; jamie
Morris pa l. st. s.w.; Mays store I'd a NJ
s.w.; S. Ehlich. secretary Washington Brew-
cry Co; Wards store, 9th and L ne. Mrs.
Lula V. Smith, AIS School st. s.w.; loungs
store, AZ & g s.w.; Mrs. Mary Ward, 2017
Gales st. ne; Emil Johns store; T. NJ.
Price. 631 G Sc; +. c. Gardens store + 1T.
Sc. &c. per loaf at all grocers. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
Committed to Hospital for insane.

E Maurice Cox, the clerk in the Southern
railway Office who attempted suicide yester-
day by cutting his throat with razor and
then jumped overheard into Rock creek. ms
stated in yesterdays Star. was examined
by Drs. Wall and Burch, police surgeons
last night and declared 10 be insane. Later
he was sent to St Elizabeth's for treatment
II is said that Cox was an inmate of the
asylum eighteen years ago and that he was
discharged after being treated about three
months. AT that time he was eighteen years
old and was adjudged to be insane 1t is
thought by his friends that he will recover
after he has been given rest and treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
ROCK CREEK PARK ROADS
To Be Closed After Dark in the
Future

1t is found that the animals in the Ma
tional Geological Park often frightened
by the passage of vehicles, especially auto
mobiles, along the park roads after dark.
In some cases they have injured themselves
by dashing violently against the fences that
confne them.
For this reason 1t has been found neces-
sary to restrict the public somewhat In the
use of the roads in the park The road
from the western entrance of the park on
Connecticut avenue extended, to the bridge
crossing Rock Creek will be closed to We
hicles hereafter at pm
The road from the southern entrance
adams Mill road, along the creek to Kiln
gle road will remain open except in case Of
high water in the creek, which makes ford
ing dangerous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
New Bay Barge Launched.

new barge. built for the p Dougherty
Company, was launched at the Dolphin
shipyard at Solomons Island, Md, Thurs
day last and was named the Patuxent Tho
new barge. which is 100 feet long in the
keel, 80 feet beam and IA feet deep, will
carry about 500 tons OF cargo. She Is de-
signed for the coal and lumber carrying
trade between Philadelphia and ports on
Chesapeake bay and its tributaries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
To Live With Good Livers, Eat Cos
The delicious Castor Oil Confection. 10c.

The six-months-o son of Matte Green
colored, died suddenly yesterday al the
mothers home, 3204 Brigntwood avenue
There had been no physician in attendance
and the child's death was reported 10 the
coroner. A certificate of death from nat
ural causes was given and Mrs. Green In
formed the city officials that they would
have TO see TO the lnterment of the body as
she was unable to defray the expense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
District to Be Represented.

Acting on the request of c. B. Boothe.
chairman of the executive committee of the
national irrigation congress, Commissioner
Mcfarland today appointed delegates to
that congress, which meets In Portland,
Oregon August 2, as follows: Morris Bien.
c. J. Blanchard. E. T. Perkins, Elwood
Mead. E. M. Douglass and David T. Day.
These men were selected on the advice Of
H. C. Rizer of the United States geological
survey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
altogether and II he had his way In the
matter they would have been taken on alto

matter they would have been taken on alto
gether.
When reminded of the statement that he
made to the committee on former visit.
that the company would run the present
system over the bridge with the permission
Of the Commissioners, he replied tina. it
was not intended to run the cars over with
a string tied to them When attention Ias
called to the fact that the Commission RS
would permit the that were now run
ming on 18th street, well the closed
cars, to be put on in the fall, which the
Commissioners claim were safer because Of
the distribution of the weight, he replied
that was all rot
mention the above to show you the
stand that the railroad company has taken
in the matter
When the protest was brought to his at
tention Commissioner Macfarland said that
he would present 1t before the board of
Commissioners early next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
The Wholesale Prices on

Fresh Meats are way off, and as long as
this condition exists we are determined that
our customers shall have the fun benefit.
Porterhouse. Sirloin and Round Steaks mot
trimmed all at the low price of 911c H.: Legs
Lamb, 912c.; Chops, 9I2c.: Lamb TO stew
412c.; Beef to Roast, 4I4c. J. T. u. Pyles.
94S La. ave, 4th and II ne, Sd and Md.
ave. ne, II 18th ne, Az 4th Sc, 133 Nom
roe, Ana; 914 18th Sc. jy2o-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
Maj. Meyers in a Snow Storm.

letter has beer received from Major
Herbert w Meyers OF this city, who is
chief OF artillery Of the United Spanish
War Veterans. and who is making a tour
Of the far west. 1t is dated at Colorado
Springs. Colo. July Is He says. amng
other things: Yesterday l was ii. 1856 feet
above the level IN heavy snow storm on
Pixies Peak, and today was / 800 feet be
low with the Cripple Creek gold miners
Tomorrow ] start FOR the Mormon city of
Salt Lake"
Major Meyers VIII reach Milwaukee in
time 70 attend the annual national en-
campment OF the United Spanish War
Veterans. OF which he is an officer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

William Scott, colored twenty-nine years
old whose home is on Johnsons Hill,
Georgetown, was a patient at the Ener-
gercy Hospital yesterday afternoon. While
working on a new bridge above George
town he accidentally slipped and fell on
the rocks, cutting both feet. He boarded n
street car and went to the Emergency
Hospital. where the surgeons dressed his
injuries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
SMALLPOX Patients Improving.

All the patients at the smallpox hospital,
eight members of the Ashby Herrell family.
and Eloise Moore and Charles Fuller. who
contracted smallpox from them. were re-
ported today to be improving, and unless
relapses occur all are expected to recover.
None of the thirteen persons undergoing
quarantine at the detention camp has de-
veloped symptoms Of the disease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Those leaving the city should
have The Star sent 10 them by mail
In order that they may keep in
formed about Washington affairs. In
most instances The Star Will be at
the breakfast table the. next day and
give all OF the news from Washing
ton OF the day before. The address
may be changed as frequently as
desired. The price OF The Star by
mail daily and Sunday 10 Gu cents
per month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
DEATH OF MRS. BRITAIN.
Resident Of Bloomsbury, Pa, an
Mother of Washingtonian.

The death is announced Of Mrs. Jemima
P. Britain, widow of Rev Alem Britain
and mother of Milton 1. Britain of the In
dian bureau, which occurred Wednesday
evening, July 10. at her home. in Blooms
burg. Pa Mrs. Britain was In her ninety
fourth year and was said to be the oldest
person in Bloomsbury. Her funeral will
take place at that place today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
$1,000 Niagara Falls Excursion

baltimore and Ohio r. r. Leaving Wash.
lngton 200 am, July 80 special train
standard coaches and Pullman paGlor cars,
via Philadelphia and picturesque Lehgh
Valley. Tickets good ten days. Liberal
stopovers returning.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
knowledge of Whiskey Quality

makes one better able to appreciate the
high standard of merit VIM. Cannons Pu-
risslma Whiskey possesses. It's a rye of
supreme worth. Pure, smooth. mellow.
Phone y. 52S or postal 1925 9TH NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
Miscellaneous Sales.

Anything may be advertised in The Star
under For Sale Miscellaneous at one cent q
word each day II the notice Is inserted for
three days. Many sales are made by small
amounts invested In advertising.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
CITY ITEMS.
The Home-Baking Gauntlet.

Homemade bread may be all right, but
the gauntlet of baking board and hot
kitchen Is the drawback. Use John G.. Mem
bergs Bread. Grocers. Bakery, ZIG 18th Sc.
1t