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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
Night Watchmen Meet for Business.

There was a largely attended meeting OF
the Night Watchmen's Beneficial and Pro-
tective Association last night at SIG 9th
street northwest. Eight members were
added to the roll and Mr.. James P. Coch-
ran. the business agent of the organization,
said several others would join at the next
meeting.
Letters were presented by Messrs. Ben
F. Klopfer, treasurer; Mosby Williams and
James P. Cochran from Washington bust
ness men indorsing the Night Watchmen's
Association and commencing It's system of
protecting the business houses of the city
from fire and thieves. One of the letters
said there is no watchmen's concern In the
United States conducted on as good q sys-
tenn.
Mr. Cochran spoke of the bright pros
poets of the organization and predicted
that before long every night Waterman In
the District will be included In Its member
shin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
CHARGED WITH FORGERY.
John Mcintosh Alleged to Have Com
mitted Crime Here.

Forgery and false pretenses are alleged
against John Mcintosh. forty-thre6 years
old, who Is reported to be under arrest at
Hammond. Ind. The offenses are alleged
to have been committed in this city several
weeks ago, his victim being John L. Me-
grew stenographer at the White House.
The men were friends and. 1t is charged,
Mcintosh had Megrew 60 with him to a
local bank and identify him in order that
he might get a draft cashed. The draft
was for $50. and was drawn on the Han
over National Bank OF New York city in
favor Of Mcintosh.
The draft purported to have been issued
by the Commercial State Bank of Yazoo
City, Miss, and the name of H. e. Light
cup, the cashier of the bank. Is alleged to
have been forged to 1t. Mcintosh, 1t is
charged, called upon his friend In this city,
told him he was without funds and asked
him to identify him at local bank in Or
der that he might get the money to help
him out. He was accommodated and the
paper was returned from the bank as being
worthless.
1t is said that Mcintosh conducted Job
printing offices at Lincoln, Neb.; Burling-
ton. Iowa, and Chicago. Capt. Boardman
learned of the arrest through a press dis
patch, and has asked the Hammond au-
thorities for particulars of his arrest. De-
tectives Parham and O'Brfen Investigated
the case, and one of them will probably be
sent to Hammond to present the case
against Mcintosh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Charles McNally. an elderly man. fell on
the steps ut his home. $50 + street north
west. last night and received number of
scalp wour Gs. He was taken to the Emer-
gency Hospital in a private conveyance.
His condition was not serious. although he
suffering from shock.
Rats gnawing at matches are supposed
q have started fire in the grocery store
of James jackson. SIS Grant avenue. yes
terday afternoon. The fire department
went to the store in response to an
alarm turned in from box S2i, and the
blaze was eXtincuished after about SO
damage had been caused.
While witnessing a game Of base ball
near 81 street and Florida avenue north
west yesterday afternoon William Slattery,
nine years old, was accidentally struck
with a ball and injured about his eye. His
injury was dressed by a physician. and he
was able 10 90 home without assistance.
A niue-year-old coIored boy named Ches-
ter Ellington. fen from a tree on the Bla-
densburg road about 3 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon and fractured his right arm. The
ambulance was summoned and the injured
boy, whose home is al 1902 Turner street,
was taken to the Casualty Hospital
Mrs. Walter Barger, twenty-six years old
who lives at JlJ 18th street northwest was
a patient at the Emergency HOSPITAL last
street when she was taken with an attack
OF mysteries. The ambulance was summoned
and she was removed TO the hospital from
18th and + streets.
Elmer e Basin. forty-three years old. a
resident OF Silver Hill Md. fell from his
wagon near 11th street and Georgia avenue
southeast yesterday afternoon and re-
ceived injuries to his head and shoulder
He was given treatment at the Casualty
Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
NEWS OF ANAcosrIA.
Two Deaths Reported - Development
In Street Car Service.

Information has been received here of the
death at Sackets Harbor, N. Y, the 18th
instant, Of William Emmett Hopes, who
was for a number of years resident Of
Anacostia, where his mother. Mrs. Julia A.
Hopes, the widow of Alpheus Hopes. lives
on Jefferson street. The deceased was
soldier who had taken his third enlistment
in the army. He had seen service In the
Philippines from where he had recently re-
turned with his regiment. His family here
was notified by telegraph of his death. The
deceased was thirty years of age and was
unmarried.
The death Of Mrs. Maude V. Henry, wife
of Franklin ]. Henry and eldest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs George w. King or TINS
place, which took place Tuesday evening at
her home, 432 Jackson street Anacostia,
was great shock to her friends. The fu-
neral took place yesterday afternoon from
the residence, Rev. Charles o. Isaac, the
pastor of the Anacostia Methodist Episco-
pal Church, officiating. The nterment was
made in Glenwood cemetery.
Another development of the Anacostia
street car service controversy was the en-
phatic protest made by the Anacostia Citi-
zens Association against being considered
responsible for the hold-up of the cars
Sunday night, when forty EIGHT men pre-
vented all traffic by the railroad company
across the bridge.
The following explanatory letter was for
warded to the Commissioners:
II am directed by the executive commit
tee of the Anacostia Citizens Association
to inform you that the action Of certain
persons in holding up the street car system
here on the Odd and oath instant with more
than forty passengers on car was not
the action of nor authorized by the Ana
costa Citizens Association, the newspa
perS to the contrary. We beg to assure you
that we are ready and anxious to in every
way cooperate with the Commissioners in
making the danger of the Anacostia bridge
small as is possible
This communication is signed by Eugene
E. Thompson, secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
Missionary Society Formed.

missionary society was organized Mon
day night at the Tenth Street Baptist
Church, corner 10th and r streets north
west, Rev. s. Beriah Lamkins, pastor. The
following officers were elected for the en-
suing year: Mrs. Marie Jones, president
Mrs. Belle Parker. vice president; Mrs
Jane Robinson. treasurer; Mrs. Rosetta
Coleman, secretary; Miss Rosa Holiday, as
sistant secretary; Mr.. Jno II. Jones, chap
lain.
The following visiting committee was ap-
pointed: Rev. J. NJ. Banister, Mr.. ]. H.
Jores, Mrs. S. G. Lamkins, Mrs. Bertha
Loving, Mrs. Caroline Banks and Miss
Christi Iomax.
The installation of the officers will take
place a the Tenth Street Church at 3
o'clock Sunday, at which time the installa-
ton services will be preached by Rev. ]. c.
Dent, pastor of Mt Moriah Baptist Church
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
Alleged Violation Of Order.

While the conductors of the cars running
across the Anacostia bridge are very care
full to obey the order of the Commissioners
not to carry more than forty persons per
car across the bridge, and are enforcing that
rule rigidly. it is alleged, the man at the
other end of the car, the motorman. is vio-
lating the other order of the Commission
ers embodied in the police regulations re-
curing that cars shall not be run across
the bridge at a greater rate of speed than
four miles an hour.
Two mo,ormcn on the Aracostia and Po-
tomac railway were taken into custody
by the police Wednesday for this offense.
Officer CuliindHe of the fifth precinct sta
ton was on the lookout am ne made the
arrests, charging violation of article 10,
section - of the police regulations
The motorntcn gave their names as Will
fam c. Neilfelt and Francis d. Carrington.
Each of them put up s. collateral which
they subsequently forfeited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk & 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 e:25 and IL a.m''
23o, $50 7:45 and e:45 pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall, 10 am. 2.30 and $50 pm.
Hteamer for River View 10 am, 2:15 and
8:46 pm
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon at 10 m. and 2:30 pm
Steamer for Glymont and intermediate
landings at am.
Steamer Pocahontas for Colonial Beach at
6:45 pm.
Steamer leaves TIN street wharf for Bal
tmore at pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach at am
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
OFF TO SEA BREEzEs.
Commissioner West Gone to Atlantic
CITY,

Carrying as not the least weighty part Of
his luggage the papers In the case Of
serst Harry OF the police department. who
recently appeared before the police trial
board, Commissioner West left Washington
yesterday, in company with his family.
for Atlantic City. where he will spend the
major portion of his months vacation. Mr..
West will return to his desk for a few
hours about once week. as occasion de-
mands. but otherwise he anticipates no in
terruption TO the perusal Of the enormous
bundle of typewriter manuscript, fully as
voluminous as two ordinary novels In the
rough. which constitute the report OF the
trial board and the finding OF the super
fntendent Of police in the Harry case. In
cidentally he hopes to find time for few
hours Of enjoyment.
Monday morning Commissioner Biddle
will start for q march to Harper's Ferry.
where for ten days he will participate in
the National Guard encampment. The bal
ance Of his vacation he will spend in the
north.
Commissioner Macfarland will take his
outing in September.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
CORONER ORDERS INQUEST.
Investigation Of an Alleged Criminal
Operation.

An inquest has been ordered by Coroner
hewitt In the case of the infant of Mrs.
Samuel p. Williams, whose death is al
legged to be due to criminal operation
performed by DR.. Edward Leon. The hear
ing will be held at the morgue. foot of It'll
street. at IL o'clock tomorrow forenoon.
The citizens who are to serve az coroner
jurymen were summoned today by Morgue-
master William Schoneberger.
DR.. Leon. who Is sixty-four years Of age
was arrested Monday on a warrant sworn
out by DR.. Lewis ]. Battle, the charge be-
was released by the Police Court authori-
ties on $1,000 bail.
The witnesses will include, II is said, DR..
Battle, Deputy Coroner GlaZebrook and
child, who is from Norfolk, Va. but was
stopping temporarily in this city at 100 I'd
street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
Accepted His Personal Bonds.

Charged with assaulting his wife Rosie,
Charles E. Hunt was arraigned in the
Police Court before Judge ONeal this MORN
ing. He pleaded not guilty. but Judge
O'Neal was convinced to the contrary. How
ever, he did not impose a fine, but accepted
the personal bonds of the defendant
His wife stated that he came home Satur-
day night and asked for something to eat.
She gave 1t to him. she said, and then he
began to curse her and he hit her In the
back twice with his two fists. He SUISSE
quent1y got Ratchet. she declared, and
threatened her with that, and she ran away
from the house in her bare feet
Attorney Jones questioned her about the
affair and subsequent, and she admitted
that she had left her husband.
The defendant denied the statement made
by his wife, maintaining that she had
threatened to leave him and he believed she
had put up Job on him. Several witnesses
for the defense corroborated the defend
ants testimony in many particulars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
Concert at Stanton Park.

The Naval Gun Factory Band will give
an open-air concert at Stanton Park, 9th
and c streets northeast, this evening at
7:30 o'clock. The following program will
be rendered under the direction Of ]. c.
Moody, leader: March. list Brigade, I. N.
G." (Weldon); selection from opera of
Wang" (Morse); serenade. Summers
Night" (Sutton) waltz Sounds from
Erin" CBennetD; songs, Blue Bell" In
the Shade of the Old Apple Tree" from
bone solo (sacred), Beautiful Home Of
Paradise" (King). Mr.. Frank Teffeau;
patrol. American" (Meacham); march,
Spangled Banner" Key.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
First Arrest by Harbor Police.

The harbor patrol boat Vigilant, under
the command of Sergt. Russell Dean,
Yesterday afternoon made its first arrest
for violation of the harbor regulations since
the harbor precinct has been established.
A party of young men, in a large sallboat,
came into the harbor and anchored be-
tween the white buoys, on ground that
sailing vessels are not allowed. as they are
in the way of the steamers backing out
from the wharves.
Sergt Dean in the Vigilant, went out to
them and instructed them to move and one
of the party, Bernard Hicks, became very
abusive, it is charged, and the harbor po-
lice took him in custody He answered two
charges. violating the harbor regulations
and profanity, in the Police Court this
morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28

Public improvements have been ordered
by the Commissioners as follows:
Sewer along the northerly side OF Florida
avenue northwest between Sd street and
Rhode Island avenue. abutting lots II and
S. block 8, lie Droit Park.
Roadway Of 18th street northwest be-
tween NJ street and Scott Circle be resur-
faced, at an estimated cost of $4,000,
chargeable to the appropriation for repairs
to streets, avenues and alleys, 1906
Parking in front of the Stevens School be
paved, under the direction of the engineer
of highways, at an estimated cost of $50,
chargeable to the appropriation for public
schools, D. c., 1905.
Relief sewers be constructed along the
south side of 8 street between 18th and
18th streets aPd along the west side Of 18th
street from s street southwark 100 feet,
at an estimated cost of 81 $50, chargeable
to the appropriation for main and pipe
sewers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
Policemen Punished.

In formal order promulgated yesterday
Major Sylvester made good his promise
of few days ago to dismOunt all of the
men in his command who were in any way
concerned in the trouble in Baltimore
Saturday last and who happened to be as
signed to duty either on horseback or on
bicycles.
This order, which has the approval of
the Commissioners, terminates on July 81
the service of w. c. Farquhar and r. o.
Kleindienst on bicycles, and ]. ]. Branzell
on horse.
These three men, In addition to their three
companions in the Baltimore escapade,
George L. Wilson, Lawrence Farquhar and
Charles Ehlers, have been cited to appear
before the police trial board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
Engineers Band at Lincoln Park.

The United States Engineer Band, Julius
Hamper chief musician, will give a concert
at Lincoln Park this evening. beginning at
T:3o o'clock. Following is the program:
March. The Iron King" est. Clair; over
ture. 'Pique Dame" (Suppe); baritone SOLO
Longing for Home Qfartmann). by Corp
Mills; waltz. ''Loveand'' CHolzmann);
Echoes from the Metropolitan Opera
House" PobanD; serenade. "Espagnole"
(SchlepegrelD; excerpts from Woodland"
Uuders); march. bright Eyes. Goodbye"
tAlstyne and Schwerz); Star Spanged
Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
Will Be Tried Here.

Donald l. Persch, who is alleged to have
passed worthless checks at the Raleigh and
Normande Hotels in this city, is under ar
rest in New York. 1t is charged that he
passed check for $50 at the Raleigh and
one for SO at the Normandie. The young
man was taken into custody in New York
about week ago upon charges of having
committed petty offenses, and the charges
were withdrawn in order that he might be
turned over TO the authorities here. De-
tective Frank Helan went to New York
last night to appear a witness against
him before a United States commissioner
today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
To Demolish "Buzzard's Roost."

"Buzzard's Roost" is soon to be only a
memory It has been ordered demolished,
and until the destroyers get busy Building
Inspector Ashford has segregated the
"roost" from the rest of it's kind by building
a fence around 1t and posting notices that it
is unsafe for man to enter the premises.
This relic of bygone days. with its. not
particularly euphonious name, is situated
at the corner of 9th and E streets north
west and in it's time the old building served
as sort of stock exchange and pool room.
Recently inspectors of the building depart
ment declared the ''roost' in an unsafe con-
dition. and the owner was ordered to have
il RACED. Pending his compliance Inspector
Ashford has fenced the building so that no
one could be injured if it should suddenly
collapse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
Personal Bonds Taken.

This man and another, who forfeited
collateral, were fighting last night on Stn
street southeast when 7 picked him uu,'
said Officer Thompson in the case of Will
liam Stermer, charged with being disor-
derby on the public streets. The defendant
was arraigned in the Police Court today
and pleaded not guilty.
Il was coming into the city last night
when l heard a group of ieuows talking.
That must be him" one remarked, and
then they jumped into me.
What was | to do? Do nothing and
take beating? No. sir. 1 wouldn't do
that"
The statement impressed the Judge and
taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
Policeman Exonerated.

After hearing before the police trial
board and a review of the case by the
higher authorities. Special Policeman NJ. A.
Hostein has been found not guilty on
charge of neglect of duty. Sergt. Bode.
who made the declaration against Hol-
STEIN said the latter was at his station at
the corner of 18th and G streets northwest
June % busily engaged In manicurlng
his finger nails that he failed to see an ac-
cident near by when man thrown
from a street car and injured. The charge
against Holstein was dismissed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
Victim of Cocaine.

While making contortion movements with
his hands and acting precularly in other
ways Harry Cook attracted the attention
of Officer Boswell of the sixth precinct sta
ton last night. The officer said he recog-
nized the symptoms of a cocaine fiend'
and sent him to the station house.
Judge 1 want you to take my personal
bonds this time said Cook In Police Court
today. II promise you 1 will leave drugs
alone If you WILL"
Il am afraid your promise in your pres
ent condition is not worth anything re-
piled the judge, after hearing the testimony
Cook was given a sentence Of thirty days
on the farm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
Amelia Egan Will Case.

Additional steps were taken late yesterday
afternoon in the matter of the contest over
the valuable estate of the late Miss Amelia
Egan, when Rudolph Eichorn filed objec-
tons and an answer to the caveat to the
last will of the deceased, recently filed by
John j. Walsh and Mary r. Egan.
Mr.. Eichorn, who claims TO be the execu-
tor under the last will of the deceased
states as reasons of objection, among
others, that John J. Walsh and Mary r
Egan have not shown such interest in the
subject matter as entities them to file
caveat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
Denial Entered.

Pleas have been filed by Daniel Scanlon,
engaged in business at I'd and K streets, to
the suit at law to recover damages in the
sum of 100000 for alleged breach of promise
recently instituted against him by Miss
Agnes Calvin. The defendant. who is rep
resented by Attorney Michael j. Keane,
the plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
Case Dismissed.

When the case of Jessie White and Mary
Fractus, both colored, charged with as
sa,ilting Charles e. Wilson in Anacostia
last Monday night. came before Judge
O'Neal in the Police Court yesterday
he dismissed the case and released the
women from custody. After hearing the
testimony Judge ONeal maintained that
Wilson began the trouble by trying to ar
rest the parties. and that he should not
complain of the assault.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
"Karl Grier.n

Every one who enjoys good fiction will
want to read Karl Grier,' the new and
strangely fascinating serial story which
begins in next Sundays Star. This story
is by Louis Tracy, the famous author of
The Wings of the Morning" THE Pillar
of Light" and Souls on Fire." the thrill
ing tale which was concluded in The Sun
day Star of June II. This new story Is
different in theme and treatment from
anything Mr. Tracy has yet attempted.
and 1t Is sure to interest lovers of good
fiction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
Evangelist Valiant to Speak.

TIE announcement is made that Capt.
and Mrs Riendal of Beverly, Va, will con-
duct the midsummer revival service this
evening at the Homeward Bound Mission,
119 Pennsylvania avenue northwest. They
are on their way to the camp meeting of
the Homeward Bound Mission, which will
begin next Sunday at Wolsey Grove. Va.
1t is also announced that Capt. Theodore
Valiant, known as the magnetic evange-
list" will deliver one of his characteristic
talks al the meeting this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
launch Makes Trial Trip.

The new launch belonging to Mr. Faunce
and a number of other young men, which
has been fitted during the past day or two
with a six-horsepower Knox gasoline en-
CINE, and which was made ready for service
at Reagan's boat house, was launched from
the marine railway yesterday evening and
was taken out for trial spin on the river.
The new craft has been named the South
erner and will be used for pleasure trips
on the river. 1t is an open boat and VIII
comfortably carry eight or ten persons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
Pension as Result of Death.

Finding that Policeman James T. Bran
son died of tuberculosis contracted In the
line of duty the police pension board, with
the approval of Major Sylvester and the
Commissioners, has ordered that pensions
be allowed in the case, as follows: 10 Sc
rena Moore Branson, widow, during widow
hood, $50 per month; to Elsie Branson,
daughter, until sixteen years of age, $40
per month
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
Tour to the Yellowstone Park, Lewis

and Clark Exposition and the Colorado
Rockies,
Via Pennsylvania Railroad. Leaves Wash
ington September p Round trip rate 5000
Includes all necessary expenses for three
weeks outing. Special train for use of
party during entire trip. All meals in din
ing car except in Yellowstone Park and
Denver. Last opportunity this year to visit
the Great National Preserve. Detailed itin-
erary is being prepared and will be sent
when ready upon application to Geo. w.
Boyd. general passenger agent, Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia, Pa.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-28
v. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, 612 9th st.
First-class Pea Coal, $3.50 Try it-Advt.
Suit Against T. E. Waggaman Eft AL

Proceedings in equity have been insti-
tuted in the Supreme Court of the District
of Columbia by Richard Y. Cook and
Thomas Earle White. executors, through
Attorneys Blair and Thorn, against Thomas
E. Waggaman, trustee. and others. The
court is asked to appoint a trustee to sell
certain lots in Park View terrace
which, 1t is said, a deed of trust exists
to secure the payment of sixty promissory
notes. The complainants explain that Fl.
Rezier Dulany, trustee in bankruptcy of
Thomas E. Waggaman, Is now the nom
inal owner of the property, and that the
notes are alleged to be overdue, and the
taxes payable last May have not been paid.
Elk Grove-a Butter of SURPRISING goodness.
-AdNerfiSPment