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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
DAD MAN. IN THE TOLLS.
Held Under Bond for Alleged Murder
Gus Assault.

A huge Colt revolver, with chambers
loaded. was the most impressive piece of
evidence presented in the Police Court this
morning in connection with the case OF
James Bird. charged with making an as
sault with deadly weapon on Thomas
Nelson. In order to establish firmly the
fact that. he was a bad man, 1t is said by
the police, Bird used this weapon on Nell
son. He was arrested by Policeman O. T.
Davis of the ninth precinct and was
brought before Judge Kimball in the Police
Court today for a preliminary hearing The
bond In the case was fixed at 81 900, in de-
fault of which he was committed to Jail
this afternoon to await the action of the
grand jury. Nelson was shot through the
foot. and 1t Is not anticipated that the in
jury will result seriously.
Bird is new arrival in the city Last
evening he met some other colored men
around a barroom in the northeast and they
had some drinks together. After indulging
the party moved out of the saloon where
the talk continued, and Bird stated that
ne came from the south and that he had
been bad man with the gun The party
did not seem to Bird to be properly i'm
pressed and he pulled out the long black
revolver with the bullets plainly showing
Let me show you," he said. Nelson did
not care to witness the exhibition near at
hano, and as he ran away, 1t Is said he
was shot through the foot. The incident
occurred at about 1890 o'clock last evening
at 80 street and Massachusetts avenue
northeast. Officer Davis was soon on the
ground and he took the marksman into
custody.
w men the case came to trial today there
was testimony presented by Assistant Dis
trlct Attorney Given to show that Bird had
visited Waterman at 7th and 1 streets
southeast, and after getting the watchman
OUT OF the house by telling him that his
nights were out. Bird helped himself to
the revolver. There was no charge con-
corning the larceny of the gun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
Missouri Republicans Elect Officers

Missouri Republicans Elect officers.
At the regular monthly meeting of the
Missouri Republican Association held last
night, the following officers were nominat-
ed for the ensuing year: B. j. Northcott
president; Capt. ]. H. Brown, vice presi-
dent; c. e. Adams. secretary; C. g. Hams
worth, treasurer, and H. ]. Metzner SER
geant-at-arms. The retiring president, w.
H. Smith. declined denomination after
having filled that office acceptably for the
past five years. The nominations were
practically unanimous and the nominees
Will be elected without doubt
The association resolved to give an en-
tertainment Saturday, January ID, in honor
OF the republican representation in Con-
gress from Missouri at which the entire
delegation, consisting Of one senator and
nine representatives, are to deliver ad-
dresses The republican victory achieved in
Missouri, 1t is conceded. belongs in the
chapter Of the unexpected, and the mem
bers of the association enjoy unusual ex-
ultation in consequence. The entertain
ment will be expressive of this feeling and
a good time Is anticipated.
The entertainment committee consists of
G. w. Pafflow, chairman; c. e. Adams, Al
bert Lndstrom, J. II. Brown and c. A.
Tanner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23

BY the terms of the will of Commodore
William Henry Shock, u. 8. N, retired,
dated May IS. 1903. and filed for probate,
requests as follows are made: Four hum
dred dollars to the Kelso Home for Or
phsns of the M. e. Church of Baltimore
city; $500 to the Home for the Aged Of the
M. E. Church of Baltimore city: s400 to the
trustees of Broadway M. e. Church, Baiti-
more. and 800 to the trustees of Madison
Avenue NJ. e. Church. Baltimore, for the
use of Clifton Chapel, are to be paid out
of money due from the Navy Mutual Aid
Association. to which the deceased belong
ed The real estate, cash and bonds, con-
shutting the balance of the estate, are be-
queathed specifically to relatives of the
deceased.
j. A. Robins and James C. Hiss of Bal.
timore and Alfred George OF this city are
named as executors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
L1oHrsH1p DRAGGED ANCHOR,
Floating Beacon at Cape Charles Put
Out Of Position by Heavy Gale.


Capt Moody OF lIghtship No. 40, stationed
on the Cape Charles station, has reported to
Commander McCrea. lighthouse Inspector,
that during the gale of December Is one OF
the big anchors OF the ship was host by the
parting of the chain at the hawser pipe. and
the ship started to drag. Another anchor
was let go and the drift of the ship checked,
but not before she had dragged mile out
of position. One of the ships lifeboats was
also lost by being crushed by seas breaking
over the ship. The lighthouse tender Maple
will next week take 5.0O0-pound mush-
room anchor, sixty fathoms of chain and
new lifeboat to the ship.
Capt. Arthur Vaux, mate Of lightship No.
So on Point Lookout shoals, Is on leave of
absence which he will spend with his fam
lily In Baltimore.
Capt. John H. Tawes. formerly master of
one of the Diamond shoal lightships. but
now in command of the lighthouse tender
Dahlia, on Lakes Huron and Michigan, Is in
Baltimore. to spend the Christmas holidays
with his family Capt. Tawes win return
to his ship about the middle Of January.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
Princeton Alumni Meeting.

The Washington members Of the Prince
ton Alumni gathered at the University
Club last evening to enjoy an informal
smoker and to discuss plans for the annual
alumni. Among other things there was a
Christmas tree loaded with toys and trink-
cts. which were distributed, to the great
amusement Of the members. The big
Arrangements were considered for the
presentation of musical comedy by the
Triangle Club, the university's dramatic
organization. The play will be given at
the Belasco early in May, and Will be d.
rected by the Princeton Alumni Associa-
ton of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
RETURNS TO HER HUSBAND.
Mrs. Velma Grisscm Discharged From
Emergency Hospital

Mrs. Velma Gillian Grissom, who at
tempted to end her life in Farragut Square
more than a month ago by shooting her
self, as stated in The Star at the time.
was discharged from the Emergency Hos
pftal last night. She left the hospital alone
and started to go to Spray, n. C., the
home of her divorced husband, Robert
Grissom. The only child of the couple, a
son, is at the home of his father, the de-
cree of the court giving him the custody
of the boy six months each year. 1t was
about the time that the mother had to
surrender the child that she came here
Her divorced husband came here to see her
after she had shot herself, and it is be-
lieved, a reconciliation was effected. 1t IS
deemed probable that the couple will be
reunited on Christmas day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23

Robbery was the charge against William
Lannon, alias William Johnson, colored,
when he was arraigned In the Police Court
this morning before Judge Kimball. After
Jennie Winfield, colored. had explained the
circumstance of the loss of her money and
pocketbook. his honor held the defendant for
the action Of the grand jury. At the request
OF Assistant District Attorney Given bond
was fixed at 900 in default of which Lam
non was committed to jail The woman ex-
plained that she saw the defendant taking
her purse from her handbag while shopping
yesterday. She screamed, Lannon was ar
rested and Precinct Detective Vermillion
of the sixth precinct investigated the case
The Defendant pleaded not guilty and made
no statement In court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
SONS OF VETERANS.
Camp Formed Thursday Evening and
Officers Elected and Installed.

At a meeting of the officers of the Mary
land Division, Sons of eVterans, U. s. A.,
Thursday evening, at the assembly room of
Farragut Post, No. 10. G. A. R., new
camp was organized and mustered by d.
vision Commander Francis E. Cross, as
sisted by Past Commander-in-Chief Edward
r. Campbell, c. S. Davis, A. b. Goodrich,
J. T. F. Johnson. E. K. DePuy and others,
with the following charter members: Louis
M. Morrison, E. l.. Boteler. J. G. Schloser,
Chas. d. Scott Chas. E. Sperden, Edward
R. Frisbie. Ferd. A. Armbrecht, VIM. H.
Scott, Joseph F. Cooksey, James Frank.
Charles A. Dow, James M. Wood. Samuel
]. Collins, John H. Cook, Thomas J. Trod-
den, ST., Jeremiah K. OHare James Cis-
sell, Chas. e. Miller, VIM. J. Breed, John +.
Malone, w. A. Saylor, Julian Miller, Leo
]. Hart George V. Graham, r. w. Mont
gomery, Daniel Williams, w. A. O'Meara
and Geo. W. Gladmon. The last four men,
bers are veterans of the war of the rebel
lion as we'll as sons of veterans.
As compliment to the commander of
Farragut Post. No. 10, Department of the
Potomac, through whose efforts the new
camp has been organized, the camp was,
by unaniomus vote, christened B. +. Ora
ham Camp No. 10. Auxiliary to Farragut
Post. There are additional names secured
to increase the roster to a membership OF
fifty.
The following officers were elected for
the current year: Commander James Cis-
sell; senior vice commander, Chas. D. Scott;
Junior vice commander, James Frank;
camp council, John H Cook, VIM J. Breed
VIM. II. Scott.
The following veteran comrades of the
Grand Army were present as guests, re-
ceivng the obligation, most of whom adj
dressed the camp: Benjamin F. Graham, NJ.
M. Lewis, A. B. Frisbie, Chas. w. Kicker,
H. H. Bunyea. Converse Parker. w. F.
Seymour, Thomas Little, George Rowe, ].
g. Bredelia, Henry Exley, Philip Weber.
Robert w. Montgomery, E. R. Campbell
and w. A. OMeara.
The new organization In personnel and
enthusiasm promises to speedily take a po-
sition at the front in the Maryland division
1t is regarded as sequel to the visit of
the Old Guard to the national encampment
OF the Sons of Veterans at Gettysburg last
September.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
Charged With Embezzlement.

Capt. Boardman received a message from
the chief of police of Columbus. Ohio, this
morning advising him of the arrest in that
city of William B. Gill, twenty-five years
old who is under indictment in this city
for alleged embezzlement and larceny. 1t
is charged that while he was in the employ
of Frank P. May, hardware dealer, he
carried off forty-five razors. About two
months ago, it is alleged he took the razors
and disappeared. He enlisted In the army
and was found upon a military reservation
near Columbus Detective Warren left here
this afternoon with papers for the prisoner.
He will appear before q United States COM
missioner and ask that the prisoner be held
for removal to this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
CAME AS A SURPRISE.
Man Elected to Office After He Adam
doned Politics

Charles e. Roth, who was recently elect
ed treasurer of Hamilton county, Ohio,
overcoming a republican majority of about
10000, was in this city one day during the
past week. He was the guest of William
Miller and D. w. Oyster. Mr.. Roth, who is
a young man, is connected with the John
C. Roth Packing Company. and has num-
Der of friends in this city. His election
came to him much In the nature Of a sur
prise, but no more Of a surprise than did
his nomination. Having given up politics.
he concluded he would devote his time and
energies to business: but on returning home
one afternoon he found his wife in peck
Of trouble.
II thought you had given up politics." his
wife said to him as he entered the house.
He assured her that he had done so and
that he would not again look for political
honors
But have you seen the papers?" she
The husband confessed he had not, and
could hardly believe there was any truth
in the statement that he had been nomi-
mated for the office of county treasurer.
His brother took him to task about his de-
termination to appear as candidate for
office, and he expressed a willingness to
withdraw, but the party leaders insisted so
strenuously that he finally consented to
make the run, not magining that he would
1t seemed like a huge Joke to him, but he
entered the fight and went upon the stump.
Then he began to get messages asking him
questions about his position upon the liquor
question and the question of graft. From a
reform organization he received note ask
Ing: Are you a candidate for the 81, 600
salary or 100000 graft?'
Another joke" thought the candidate,
and he proceeded to read the note at the
meetings where he was called upon to de-
liver addresses
He read the note without commenting
upon Its contents and made quite a hit with
his hearers. Finally election day rolled
around and the candidate was one of the
busiest men in all Hamilton county. Night
came on, and he went home fully prepared
to hear of his defeat
But said his friend, Mr.. D. W. Oyster
he had not only overcome the republican
majority of 10000 but had received ma
jority of 1900. and is now in line to fill a
more important position. possibly that of
successor to one Of the United States sena-
tors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
Farragut Post Officers.

The following officers of Farragut Post
No. 10, G. A. R., viii be installed at Joint
installation of Farragut Post, No. 10, and
Farragut Corps. No. 5, w r. c., on Tues
day evening, January .: +. c. George. com
mander; H. H. Bunyea. senior vice COM
mander; John Jost, Junior vice commander:
H. Emmons surgeon; Geo. r. Cook, chap
lain; 5. w. Bunyea, quartermaster; P j.
Cooksey, officer of the day; B. f. Graham.
officer of the guard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
FATAL ACCIDENT,
William n. Butler Run Down by Rail-
way Engine,

way Engine.
While working on the platform at the
Baltimore and Ohio depot about 5 o'clock
yesterday afternoon William H. Butler,
colored. seventy years old, was run over by
an engine and killed. Butler, who lived at
633 IL street northeast, attempted to
push q truck from the car track when he
saw yard engine approaching. The truck
struck against another similar vehicle and
caused the elderly man some little incon-
venience. The delay proved fatal. Several
workmen who saw the colored man on the
track called to him, but he did not heed
their warning, evidently believing he could
get the trucks from the track in time to
prevent an accident. His badly mangled
body was taken to the morgue. Coroner
hewitt investigated the affair and gave
certificate of accidental death. It Is said
that Butler had been employed about the
railroad station for more than twenty-five
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
Masonic Lodge at Bethesda,

Bethesda Lodge, A. F. and A. M, was in
stituted December 90 1905, in the hall in
the new school building at Bethesda, Md,
with w. L. Gritty as master, Jed Cuttings
as s. W., and E. r. Magic as ]. W. There
was a good membership enrolled
The lodge is fortunate in possessing a
large new hall which it has furnished COM
fortably. There is no other Masonic lodge
accessible to the residents of that locality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe, Norfolk and all points south
every day In the year at $3.50 pm.
Electric train from 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly,
10 am. to 3 pm. Arlington and Alexandra
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge for
Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church
half hourly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
Volunteer Entertainers.

The following is the program for volun-
teer readings and music in the reading
room for the blind at the Library of Con-
gress. 2:30 to $3.50 p. M: Tuesday. Deem
Der 20. Mrs Wilbur F. Crafts: Thursday,
December %, members of Marine Band
and Miss Katherine Fletcher soprano; Sat
urday, December 30, Frances Courtney
Baylor Barnum
The door to the reading room will be
closed promptly at 2:30 pm, and will be
opened thereafter only between the num-
bers on the program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
Death of Henry wbita

Coroner hewitt was called upon today to
investigate the death OF Henry White, col
ored. forty-seven years old. who was found
dead this morning in the toilet room at
his home. 1926 list street southwest 1t
was about 8 o'clock In the morning when
his body was found. The police were noti-
fed of his sudden death and they notified
the coroner. Whites death was due to
natural causes and the coroner gave a GER
tif1cate accordingly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
fraternity Elects Officers.

The election of officers to fill the several
stations in Dupont Circle. P. H. c., was
held last night and the following were
elected for the ensuing term: Past presi-
dent, Mrs. Nellie Rowe; president, Walter
l.. Taylor; vice president. John d. Ingley;
secretary, Mrs. Flora A. Johnston; treas
urer. DIR. G. T. Greenlaw: accountant, Geo.
w. Taylor: guardian. Mrs. Annie Sasso:
chaplain, Edward P. Jenkins; deputy, Mrs.
Nellie Rowe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
Have You Anything to SELF

You cannot do any better anywhere than
at Marcus Notes auction rooms, 426 9th n.
W. Every article consigned to me is sold by
me personally and study your interest as
much as my own Estimates freely given
and results guaranteed. Advances made on
goods awaiting sale If wanted-no charges;
store goods at reasonable rates and advance
money on same without any charge what
ever A postal or phone message from you
will bring our wagons to your door. Phone
Main 5171.
Regular sales every Thursday Special
sales when necessary. de23, eod-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
XMAS ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT

Sunday School Of N. =. Avenue Presby-
terrain Church to Witness Playette.
The Christmas entertainment Of the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church Sunday
school will be given this evening at the
church, New York avenue and H street
northwest, at $50 o'clock Rev. Dr. Wal
lace Radcliffe, the pastor, will give short
talk after which there will be primary de-
partment exercises Later will come one
act playette, entitled Sitting Up for Santa
Claus" by members of the intermediate de-
partment of the school. The characters will
be taken by Ethel Trowbridge, Elizabeth
Hubbard. Gertrude Musser, Helen Bovee,
Pauline Stone, Katherine Tonge, Jack Raj
ston, Warren Baker. Harry Byers, Alan
Moses and Chauncey Winsted
The identity of Santa Claus will not be
known until the end of the performance.
The play has been given in Pittsburg and
Port Jervis, N. Y, and at both places was
a success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
Fined for Shoplifting.

II had the fullest intention to pay for
those things" was the statement of Ellen
Mcfarland in the Police Court this morn
ing. when She was called upon to explain
charge OF shoplifting which had been
placed against her. She was arrested by
Policeman J. A. Sullivan of the tenth pre-
cinct yesterday. The sentence imposed by
Judge Kimball was $50 fine or ninety days
in jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23

The fire department received a call from
box 92 last night about $50 o'clock and
found that fire had started in the house
There was nothing to Indicate the origin
of the fire, which was eXtinguished after
about $50 damage lad been caused.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
HIS IH|AIIR
Scalp Humor Cured by
Cuticura Soap and
Ointment
AFT Err ALL ELSE FAILED

'T troubled with a severe scalp humor and
loss Of hair that gave great deal of annoy
and Inconvenience. After unsuccessful efforts
with many remedies and so-called hair tones
frieno induced me to try Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment The humor was cured in a short time, my
hair restored healthy ever and can
gladly say ! have since been entirely free from
any further annoyance. I shall always use Cuti-
cura Soap, and l keep the Ointment on hand to
use dressing for the hair and scalp. (Signed)
Fred'k Busche. 213 East 9th ST., New York
Civ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
Found Dead in undertaker,s stable

Louis Wilson, coiored. sixty years old,
was found dead In the stable belonging to
the undertaking establishment OF the late
John r. Wright. Wilson lived in the build
ing and had been complaining of illness re-
Gently. This morning when he failed to ap-
pear at his work William Barclay went to
his room and found that he hE.d died tilarin,
the night. His death, the coroner found.
had resulted from natural causes and gave
certificate accordingly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
CITY AND DISTRICT.

A street car and horse and wagon COL
hded near the Intersection of Pennsylvania
avenue and 7th street northwest about 80
o'clock this morning, killing the horse and
damaging the car and wagon. The team
belonged to Charles Wood & Bro, who are
in business at No. Is 4th street northeast.
Nobody was injured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23

William Rabbit. sevsnty-nine years old.
was knocked down by team near Pennsyl-
vania avenue and 18th street northwest last
might about o'clock and slightly injured
The team that inflicted the injury was in
charge of Robert KIM, of 70 Fenton place
Mr.. Babbitt was taken home in a private
conveyance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23

A colored woman named Laura Saunders,
living at 2121 Massachusetts, avenue north
west, fell while boarding a street car at
18th and F streets northwest last night
about 7:3O o'clock. She was only slightly
injured and was able to go home without
assistance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23

Lewis Smallwood, twenty-five years old,
a resident of South Washington, was
treated at the Emergency Hospital last
night for an injury to his head. He re-
ceived the injury by being struck with a
stone that was thrown by another colored
man. The trouble occurred near AZ and G
streets southwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
INSURE CHRISTMAS DELIVERIES.
Complaint Force of S. Kann, Sons &
Company to Be on Duty Tomorrow.

Company to Be on Duty Tomorrow.
The holiday business at the establishment
of s. Kann, Sons & Co. has been the most
successful and satisfactory in the history
of the store. The number of instances In
which goods have miscarried or been dam
aged in delivery have not been one-tenth
as many as in previous years For the cor
re:tion Of any unavoidable errors a suf-
ficient force will be at the store tomorrow
to adjust all mistakes. The store will not
be open for the sale of anything
All goods purchased, no matter how late
tonight. will be delivered in time for Christ
mas. Inquiries may be made by telephone
or in person at the 9Th street door until
noon tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy-"A Desperate Chance" s;15
I'm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville, S:15 pm.
Kernan's-"The Merry Makers" S:15
pm.
Majestic-The F'ays In "Thaumaturgy."
S:15 pm.
National-Thomas jefferson In RIP Van
Winkle," Sis pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
A Merry Xmas is Assured

where supply of "Old Glory has been pro-
vided for the table, A delicious, exhilarating
dark beer that's pure and fully aged. For
case phone w. 1876. Abner-Drury Brew. Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
VIM. cannon's Celebrated purissima

Rye stands foremost as the ideal quality
Whiskey-best for health or hospitality. It's
pure, smooth, mellow. Phone n. 52S. 1925
18th st. INV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
s1.25 To Baltimore and Return s1.a5

PennsylvanIa railroad, Saturday and Sun
day, tickets good on all trains except Con-
gressional Limited and good for return I'M
til Sunday nitsht.--Advt