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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
SALE OF COCAINE.
Policemen Anxious Over Outcome of
Bill in Congress.

The police are somewhat anxious concern
ing the fate OF the bill pending in Congress,
which is intended to regulate the sale of
cocaine and other articles classed in the
so-called dope list. 1t is stated that this
is one of the few if not the only jurisdic-
ton, in which there is no law covering the
sale of the dangerous drugs
This morning the question of Furnishing
persons for peddling cocaine from house to
house came up before Judge Scott, when
Attorney Frank Keys asked reduction of
the term of Imprisonment recently imposed
upon a colored man named Edward Blanks.
Detective Proctor arrested Blanks upon
complaint that he sold cocaine in 5-cent lots
from house to house. and charged him with
being an unlicensed peddler. The penalty
imposed was a fine of $500 or six months in
the workhouse. Attorney Keys called the
courts attention to the law. which PROVIDES
a term of Imprisonment not to exceed thlr-
ty days. Judge Scott said the mistake was
merely an oversight and reduced the I'M
priSOnmont to one month.
1t is stated that the arrest of two men for
selling cocaine in the manner stated mas
not reduced the traffic in the drug. One OF
the men procured q license to continue the
business. and some of the druggists are
still selling the 5-cent packages over the
counter. During the agitation of the ques-
ton a few days ago, following the publica-
ton of a complaint in The Star, some of the
they were more careful in the matter: OF
making the sales. member of the police
department happened to be in one of the
stores when a colOred patron entered ana
said to the proprietor: Give me one She
put her nickel on the counter, but the drug
gist told her: There's nothing doing to-
day" The patron insisted, but finally
seemed to realize that there was some good
reason why she could not be served and
went out.
The cocaine habit, it is said, is prevalent
in many sections of the country now, ana
the police officials are experiencing some
trouble in their efforts to suppress 1t. They
are continually pointing out the danger OF
using it, and realize how easy murder
might be committed by it's use and the
criminal go UNPUBLISHED. During recent
months a number of persons nave oeen
prosecuted in Virginia for engaging IN tne
traffic in violation of the law. Severai
persons have been prosecuted ana punlsneu
for selling the cocaine to minors, put III tnls
city. it is stated, there is no law unoer
which such prosecutions may be instituted
Elk Grove-a creamy and delicious Butter
,anf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
Campfire and Smoker.

Commander Joseph L. May OF the
Fourth Immune Camp, United Spanish
War Veterans, has issued a circular or
der to the members of that body, stating
that the camp will give campfire and
smoker at pm. Tuesday February 81
at Costello's Hall, 604 street northwest
Those who are eligible for membership
in the United Spanish War Veterans, but
who have not yet joined the organiza-
ton, will be welcomed.
The Ladies' Auxiliary will tender the
camp a reception Wednesday evening,
February %. at the hall, 719 9Th street
northwest. There will be nice program,
including refreshments. These entertain
ments are complimentary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
Harmony Tent Publications..

Harmony Tent, No. 1920, Independent Or
Ger of Rechabtes met Tuesday evening in
Rechabite Temple, 643 Louisiana avenue
northwest A committee on hall reported
that arrangements had been perfected for
the removal of the five tents of Rechabites
from their present abode on Louisiana ave
nue. to Society Temple, corner 9TH and G
streets northwest, and that one floor of the
building will be designated as Rechabite
Temple. Harmony Tent unanimously
adopted the proposition. and will move in
it's new quarters early next month.
A committee of twenty-nine was appoint
ed on the Polk Miller show to be given two
nights at an early date by the tent, as fol-
lows: William H. lie Strange, Adam S.
Ewalt. Nimrod Thompson, George Town
send. Wayne w Cordell, John J. Coulter,
William M Hall, Capt. Adolph Van Reuth
w. I. Hickey, John Mack, w. D. Yingling,
William T. Bailey w. E. Bailey, William
Il. Lawson, James I. Rolf, Irwin Foster
Clarence Foster, Charles w. Moore, William
3. Mills, John H Mitchell, E. M. Dodson,
NJ M. Matthews, Tilman H. Billings, John
II. Morse, Martin J. Mahoney, Simon d.
Tennyson, George Z. Cole Perry p. Young
and Mr.. Fannin.
Under good of the order Mr. Tennyson
assumed the chair, and the subject, 1.-The
Banner Tent and What Caused It," was
the principal topic discussed. Mr.. LIE
Strange argued that il brought about
by good fellowship and absence of strife.
Mr.. Cordell believed the increase of the
tents membership to 10T was due to indi-
vidua1 effort among its membership
Mr.. Ewalt the chief ruler considered it
due, in a measure, to the determination of
the tents officers to keep dissensions out,
and to preserve good fellowship within.
Captain Van Reuth stated that with Joint
effort and the prevailing good will among
the members, membership of 800 by the
oil ,i.rl,+
be expected.
Mr.. Morse declared that the order, as ex-
emplified in Harmony Tent, was next to
the Christian Church. and that the tent had
attained IT'S present membership by this
line of action.
Many others made remarks, and a lunch
was served, during which "reminiscences
We're INDUCED in by the membership
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
CITY AND DISTRICT,

The Academy of Forty has arranged to
hold its current session this evening
with Mrs Havens director of the CONVEX
saton Topic. To-day, Russia; Tomorrow,
the United States"
Miss Bertha G. Carroll. twenty-one years
old. living at 1892 10th street northwest,
fell on the slippery pavement at 18th and
streets northwest this morning about 10
O'Clock and fractured her right ankle. An
ambulance was summoned and she was
taken to the Emergency Hospital for treat
ment.
Freedmen's Hospital again has an ambu-
lance TO take the place of the vehicle that
was destroyed by fire a few days ago The
ambulance the hospital authorities are now
using was loaned them by the superintend-
ent of charities. A new ambulance has
been ordered, but it will probably not be
here for some days.
Mr.. A j. Neff of 915 East Capitol street.
who was recently operated upon at Provi-
dence Hospital for injury to his leg is
improving. 1t is thought he will be able
to be removed to his home in a couple of
weeks.
The warrant against Henry H Hall of 5
Iowa circle who was charged with as
saulting Elaine c. Johnson of 1740 street
northwest, was nolle pressed this morning
by Assistant District Attorney Ralph
Given.
Shortly before 6 o'clock yesterday after
noon an alarm of fire sounded from box
2i1 because of a blaze in the apartments of
]. w. Hunt at No. Iowa Circle. The fire
was caused by curtain coming in contact
with lighted gas jet, and about $40 dam
age resulted
No engine company responded to a local
alarm about o'clock because of a blaze in
the fue at the house of f. D. Gossard 17O6
9TH street northwest. The property was not
damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
Fined for Carrying Concealed Weapon

Alexander Magilner told Judge Scott, in
the Police Court this morning, when he
was presented before the bar of justice
upon a charge of carrying a dirk knife
concealed, that he was a sailor and that
all men of the sea carried such weapons
and nothing was ever thought of it, The
court inquired how he happened to be in
the city at this time of the year, and the
reply was that he was marching to the
sea, but had just stopped over for a day
or so to see the sights of the nations
capital.
We'll, we don't allow one to carry such
weapons here" said Judge Scott; the fine
VIII be $50, and if you cannot paw this
farm" W. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
HoNoRING MISS ANTHONY.
Her Birthday Anniversary the Occa-
sion of Local Celebration.

A number of members of the Equal Suf-
frage Association of the District assembled
at the w c. T. U. Hall, $50 9th street last
evening to celebrate the eighty-fifth birth
day anniversary of Miss Susan B. Anthony,
the famous leader of that host of woman
kind which advocates the extension of the
right to vote upon women The affair was
presided over by Mrs. NJ L. Talbot, presi-
dent of the association. and the evening was
spent in social Conversation, the recital
of incidents in the life and work of Miss
Anthony, anecdotes, etc The work of the
aged Miss Anthony and her efforts to Sc
cure the boon of the ballot for the women
of the land were praised by the ladies who
were in sympathy with the cause, and at
the close of the storytelling refreshments
were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
Did YOU get up with a
headache?

Bad taste in your mouth? Not
much appetite for breakfast
Tongue coated? Then you have too
much bile in your system. Wake
up your liver and get rid of some of
this bile. Ayers Pills! Aver
Pills! Sold for over sixty
ve,rc J.C.Ayer Co..
yNoAo D Lowell. Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
The Wolf Sale of Antiques

At Brown & Tolson's New Art Galleries.
1909 II st. n. w, continues today and tomor-
row, at IL am. and pm. The wonderful
bargains obtained yesterday should attract
many purchasers today and tomorrow. The
whole collection is superb, and has been
greatly admired Every comfort provided
for our patrons. We have the most attrac-
tive rooms in the city. Catalogues at the
galleries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
Contract for Engine House

The Commissioners yesterday awarded
the contract for the construction of fire
engine house No. 49, on the public reserva-
ton bounded by Virginia avenue. Sth, 9th
and streets southeast, to ]. NJ Dunn
who proposed to do the work for SIS 243
the lowest bid received. This new engine
company has been provided for the protec-
ton of the navy yard and vicinity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
Odd Fellows Entertainment

An entertainment was held Wednesday
evening at Odd Fellows Hall. 7th street
northwest for the benefit of Camp No. 1,
p. Q. S. of A., and Camp No. z, p o. of A.
The feature of the program was the Ideal
Dramatic Club, in three-act comedy
drama entitled Diamonds and Hearts,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
CITY ITEMS.
Auto Mile Record Lowered.

H. W. Fletcher has lowered the worlds
mile auto record to As seconds. Nat. Cap
Brewing Co.'S Munich holds the record
The finest for table use. Brewed of choicest
malt and imported Bohemian hops. Abso-
lutely pure. 2 doz., s1.25. Phone 222 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
Douglass Day at wormley BUILDING.

Frederick Douglass birthday was COM
memorated with appropriate exercises at
the Wormley School building Monday
Rev. B. T. Perkins, pastor of Mt. Zion
M. e. Church, West Washington. pre-
sided and made an able address upon
Character. Mr.. Lewis H. Douglass and
wife were present, the former being a
son OF the late Frederick Douglass Miss
Z. F. Wilson is principal at this building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
N. Y, Apples. Baldwin or snv

$3.50 bbl., soc. PIX; choice Potatoes, SOC. bu
Navy Beans qts. Csc; Catsup, ~; Mus
tard, 71ac.; Raisins, TIC; Currants, 71sc
Oats, 5kc.; cans Tomatoes, 25c.; Corn
25c.; Matches, Toe. doz.; ]. T. D. Pyles' I
stores, including 94S La. ave. fe14-5t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"Too Proud to Beg" S:l5 pm
Chases-Polite Vaudeville. SIS pm.
Columbia-Ezra Kendall in Weather
Beaten Benson" S:15 pm.
Kerlan's-"The Moonlight Maids" s;15
pm.
Lafayette-Al II. Wilson, in "The Watch
or the Rhine" S:15 pm.
Standardization Gillette in THE Ad-
nirabIe Crichton." SIS pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
Persian Rugs at Auction

The valuable Persian Rugs and Carpets of
Messrs. Boyajian Bros will be sold at auc-
ion at Sioans 1907 G. street, tomorrow at
II am and pm. Positively the last day.
ICONS comfortably heated and seats pro-
vlded. Sale absOlute.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16

Duke S. Morrison thirty-five years DID,
living at $50 I'D street. slipped on the ice
last night and cut his eye Policeman Bat
son took him to the Casualty Hospital. He
was able to go home after his injury had
been treated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
Welsbach, Also Lindsay Air Lights.
SIC 18th. c. A. Muddiman & Co. 1904 G

The fire department went to the house of
r. l.. Marsh. 226 A street southeast, yester-
day afternoon in response to an alarm
turned in from box 516, and found a blaze
which threatened the destruction of the
house. In a short time the firemen had the
blaze under control and were able to return
to their quarters after about $3.50 damage
had been done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
Woman's Press Association

The Woman's National Press Association
mas arranged TO hold a meeting tomorrow
;Vening at the home of Mrs NJ NJ Pres
1ott, l52s Corcoran street. Business of i'm
portance will be discussed An interesting
program has been prepared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
DISFIGURED BY ECZEMA
Wonderful Change in a Night
Face Now Clear as Ever.
CURED BY CUTICU r A

81 had eczema the face for five months, dur
ing which time 1 was in the Of physicians.
My face was so disfgured l could not go out, and
1t was going from bad to worse. A friend recon-
mended Cuticura. The first night after I washed
my face with Cutcura Soap. and used Cuticura
Ointment and Resolvent. it changed wonderfully
From that day l was able to go out and in a
month the treatment had removed all scales and
scabs, and my face as clear as ever. (Signed)
T. J. soth. 81 stagg ST.. Brooklyn, N. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16

Elk Grove-a creamy and delicious Butter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
Three Things That Count

in beer are purity, age and flavor. These
are the three graces' of Abner-Drury Brew
ing Co.'S famous "Old Glory" An especially
good table beverage. For case phone w. 436.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
S1.25 To Baltimore and Return $125

Pennsylvania railroad. Saturday and Sun
day, tickets good on all trains except Con-
gressional Limited, and good for return I'M
til Sunday night.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16

A street car and delivery wagon collided
at the intersection of North Capitol and H
streets yesterday. Two wheels of the wagon
were broken. but the driver, Lee Parks, es-
capped injury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
Hotel Johnson Cafes.

Choice shipment of seaside oysters receiv.
ed today. Cold weather never touched them
Half-shell and steamed par excellent. Also
noon lunch table dhote dinner and service
a la carte. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
Oriental Rugs and carnets

Next week, at Brown & Tolsons new gal
leries, 1409 II street northwest, will be sold
one of the largest and finest collections
ever offered.--Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
The Seaboard Florida Limited Leaves

Washington daily at 6.25 p. m, arriving at
ST Augustine 30 p. m. next day, making
quickest time. Two other high-class trains
for Pinehurst. Southern Pines and Camden
and Southern resorts. Office 1921 Penna ave-
advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16

SIS Large Dangler Oil Heater, $500.
So Large Gas Heater, $3.50
A. Eberly'S Sons, IT'S It'll ST. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
Mardi Gras Via Southern Rwy.

New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola. Triple
daily limited train service Through Pull
man sleepers and dining cars. Extremely
low rates. March l to 6, inc.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
For Home Requirements "Braddock"

always gives highest satisfaction. A whiskey
of absolute purity and uniform quality. Or
der it for your medicine cabinet. Best dealers.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16

The fender of street car was broken yes
terday afternoon when a collision occurred
between the car and wagon on II street
northeast. George Miller, colored, was not
injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
Meinberg's Bread Makes a Feast

of each meal. Delicious, wholesome salts
flying. Order it for your table and assure
three square" meals every day. AT your
grocer's. Bakery, 716 18th Sc. Phone E. 1877
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
Broken Printing Promises

have no place in Byron s. Adams matchless
service Reasonable prices. Office, Bl2 11th-
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
Baltimore and Return $1.25,

Via Pennsylvania railroad, every Saturday
and Sunday, all trains except Congressional
Lmited.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16

The Academy of Forty has arranged to
hold its current session this evening,
with Mrs Havens director of the CONVEX
satlon. Topic. To-day, Russia; Tomorrow,
the United States"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16

Let Us Serve You With Pure, Clean
Ashburn Milk. Ashburn Farm Dairy. Phone
North 1888.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16

The one great virtue of Burnetts Vanilla
Extract is purity. 1t is real vanilla extract
and nothing but vanilla extract Always
use Burnetts.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
Moses Remodeling Sale.
Funeral of James Donohoe.

All goods reduced 10 to 80 per cent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
Mans Best Friend in Adversitv

Is his bank account. Open an account with
banking dept. of Union Trust Co., 1414 F st.
Interest paid on all accounts.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16

March a is but Fifteen Days Hence.
1t will save you both time and money to
phone for prices on all kinds of Bedding,
Furniture, Carpets, Rugs, Lace Curtains
and Portieres to Clark, Davenport & Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16

6xS Glass, per box, 2,25. Eisingers Lum-
Der Yard, 2109 18th ST. H. w. Phone North TT
fe3-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16

A Feature of Guides Floral Decorations
is originality-while the use of the finest
flowers completes the works charm 1914 F.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16

Central Storage Rooms, 400 n ST.,
$500. Clean and light. Lowest rates in the
city. fe13-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16

Branch Office, 18th and yelling Place
Advertisements are received at The Star.
branch office. Epply's pharmacy, corner 14tl
street and yelling place. at regular rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16

Great Bear a Pure Spring Water.
4 gallons for soc. Office: 7O4 18th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16

Elk Grove Butter is fresh and sweet
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16

v. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, 612 9th St.
Almost anything beats q cut price."-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16

Save Csc. on 6Oc. Candies.
At GEO. b. SIEETZ'S S. 10th & F, all cam
dies regularly Coo. are now 35c. ID.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16

Money to, lend at f. 5 and Go on real es-
tate. Frank I. Rawlings. Co.. 1865 Pa. ave-
Advertisement. l,.Irsg.t
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-08-23
People Wanted.

= Mr.. FRANK P. SARGENT, Commissioner
of immigration, has recently returned
from an official trip to Hawaii. He re-
ports that the great need of the islands
is population, working and producing
population Of class that will purchase
and cultivate small holdings of land.
This is no doubt statement of fact.
But the trouble in the matter, so far as
Hawaii is concerned, is that the same
cry is heard in many other lands to which
settlers much prefer to go. There is
hardly a country in the Western Henri
sphere that does not want the same sort
of settlers that Mr.. SARGENT says are
wanted in Hawaii. The call for more
people, coming from many directions,
is one of the striking but little noticed
facts in the world life of to-day. Canada
wants tolers and settlers with large or
small financial means. Our own South
wants people, several millions of them,
but Is disposed to insist that they be OF
the most desirable class. New England,
the Middle West and the West want
workers, particularly in the line Of ag-
riculture and general farm work.
Cuba wants settlers, but prefers that
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-08-23
The Rise Of Beer,

Each year the report Of the Commits
sioner of Internal Revenue bears witness
to the increasing popularity of malt
liquor as beverage in the United States
and the coincdent falling off in the
amount Of spirituous liquors consumed.
In the fiscal year ended with June
40, 459, 900 barrels of beer were consumed,
an increase of 1,251 900 barrels over the
previous twelvemonth. In the same
period the quantity of distilled spirits
withdrawn for consumption was 1l6, 49,
600 gallons, or 7O4,00O gallons less than
in l9O3-0l Beer has the call, despite the
popularity of long" drinks containing
an ounce or so of whisky to a tumbler
Of water A growing understanding of
the dangers of even moderate indul-
gence in "hard" liquor and an increasing
tendency on the part OF employers to
demand practical abstinence from drink
among their employees account for the
present demand for comparatively in
nocuous drinks and the decrease in the
sales of the more powerful stimulants
A very large number of the wage
earners in America by the terms of their
contracts with their employers are bound
to abstain from intoxicants, keep out of
saloons and lead lives of temperance and
sobriety. This number is increasing an
nually as corporations realize the danger
involved in committing important tasks
to men with fuddled minds. Competi-
ton carries on temperance crusade of
its own, for the drinking man learns that
he is not as valuable to his employer as
his non-drinking shopmate. When the
time comes to lay off a portion Of the
working force the total abstainer is not
the first to go. His work may be done
no better than that of the others, but
he is more dependable and thus more
valuable to his employer.
Public drunkenness is comparatively
rare in all the cities of America to-day
among all classes of society. JAMES
DALRYMPLE of Glasgow, speaking of his
recent trip to this country, mentioned
the absence of drunken men from the
streets of Chicago as something that
attracted his attention and reused his
admiration throughout hts stay here
The spectacle of a drunken workingman
is one rarely presented in any community
nowadays. 1t is not necessary to bark
back to pre-Revolutionary times to find
a time when different conditions pre-
vailed. The figures supplied by the
Internal Revenue Commissioner merely
confirm a fact of general observation
Beer drives out hard drink. Moderation
and temperance are supplanting excess
in the use of liquors.