davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21
WALKER ALONE TO BLAME.
Held for Theft Of Horse and Buggy
Companion Acquitted.

Charged with taking horse and buggy
from the curb in front of the Center
market, which found in their posses
sion in Alexandria, Va. George Walker and
Hezekiah Leftwtch were arraigned this
morning in the Police Court. Both of the
defendants pleaded not guilty, but at the
conclusion Of the evidence for the govern
ment Judge Mills held Walker for the
action of the grand jury and fixed the bond
az $500, In default of which he was COM
mitted to Jail Leftwitch was discharged
from custody, it being held that he was not
a party to the larceny.
On Saturday morning Michael L. Sullivan
of 1881 33d street reported to the police that
his horse and buggy, which he left at the
Center market. had been stolen. The police
notified the Alexandria authorities and in
the afternoon they recovered the rig in that
city, arresitng the two men while in possess
sion of the buggy. They were turned over
to Detective Baur of the local bureau
When the case came up this morning
Baur testified that he had talked with both
of the parties and that Leftwitch had de-
clared he was not with the other when the
riS was taken, but that he lived near
Walker and that Walker had offered to
give him ride, which offer he accepted.
The judge was convinced of the truthful
ness of the statement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21
PROSPECTING FOR OIL
Operations in Centerville, Md, Field
Progressing.

The drilling for oil which was started
over three years ago at Centerville, Prince
Georges county. Md. about five miles from
the District line. and near the Marlboro
turnpike, has been steadily though quietly
going on, and the fourth well is being sunk
by Mr. AL Hamil a Texas oiI-weII driller
who brought in the famous Lucas gusher
at Beaumont. Prospecting was originally
begun at Centerville by a syndicate of
Washington and Baltimore business men.
headed by DR.. William w Stewart. the
attention of practical oil men was thus
called to the field, and the present develop
ment is being done by Guffey & Galley, the
Pittsburs oil firm, and William c. Robinson
& Sons oil refiners of Baltimore, in con-
nection with other Baltimore people.
Several Oil derricks now ornament the
field, and others said to be in prospect
The indica tons are stated to be more pro-
nounced than at either Beaumont or Los
Angles before the strikes of oil at those
places.
1t Is stated that oil has oozed Into the
wells first drilled. which had to be aban-
doned because of loss of drilling tools and
casing, and upon test has proved to be
gravity oil (47') with a paraffine base.
and quite distinct from any other iilumi-
mating oil in any known field. 1t is alleged
that gas bubbles coming to surface of
spring branches can be lighted with
matcheAa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21
SHUTDOWN PRINTERS.
Columbia Typographical Union Dis
cusses Subject

Complaints made by the employing print
ers' association against what are known as
"sun-down printers" were given considera-
ton by Columbia Typographical Union at a
meeting of that body yesterday afternoon
in Typographical Temple. The complaints
allege that certain compositors who have
regular employment, principally In the gov
eminent printing office. work for other con-
Germs or for themselves after they have
finished their regular days work, thus COM
Ing into competition with bona tide printing
houses as well as unemployed members of
their craft.
After some discussion and denunciation of
such methods the union put itself squarely
and unmis takably on record against the
practices complained of by adopting resolu-
lions which recte that ut has become
known to the members of the Allied Print
Ing Trades Council that members holding
cards and getting the benefit and protection
of their respective unions are doing com
mercial printing after working hours, and
complaints have been registered by the en-
ploying printers of this city in such way
to reflect discredit on our honesty and
integrity as union men"
1t was therefore resolved that any men,
Der of this union found soliciting work or
doing competitive printing after working
hours and receiving pay for a days work
from an employing printer any one en-
ployed in the government printing office, be
fined not less than So nor more than $50"
On motion the sum of SD was voted to
assist the Stone and Builders Labor Union
of this city in its struggle against the En-
ployers' Association.
An appeal was received from committee
OF the Clothing Cutters Union of BaIti-
more, Md, asking for the support of the
typographical union in their fight against a
Baltimore firm. The papers were turned
over TO the grievance committee, as were
applications of moral support from the
nfrr3 NH 0a1 T-,1f. Frr he
pose of getting the Allied Printing Trades
Council label on the printing of a Boston
shoe company, and of the Metal Polshers'
International Union. who asked for a dona-
Ohio.
1t was announced that the papers of the
proceedings of the international convention,
held in Canada, would be read by the sec
rotary before the members at the next
meeting, which will be the third Sunday in
September
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21
RESULT OF A RAID.
Burrell Simms Held for Grand Jury
Following a Crap Game,

Officers Ais, Donovan, Lester and Calhoun
of the fourth precinct station. Interrupted
a crap game at 731 Delaware avenue south
west about 80 last Sunday morning. and
arrested Burrell Simms. colored, for per-
hitting a gaming table to be set up on the
premises, and he was brought into the
Police Court this morning to answer to the
charge. He pleaded not guilty and ex-
pressed a preference for trial by jury
He was committed to jail to await the
meeting of the Police Court jury in Sep
TENDER.
For some time past the officers have been
watching this house, after receiving a tip
that gambling was being conducted there.
Last Saturday they saw that the business
Of the proprietor was good and they deter
mined to made a raid. The officers were
stationed on all sides of the house. and
Officer Ais led the way into the house. AS
they were preparing to enter the gaming
room the door opened There was a rush
of the officers to get into the room and
there was a corresponding rush of the
players to get outside Of the room. Some
heads were driven against windows, in an
eudeavor to force exit through them. for
those In the room were not particular as 20
how they left the room. But the officers
held seven of the players for ride to the
station house. They were told to appear
in court today witnesses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21

A delegation OF the r. w. D. G.
Lodge No. ), |. o. of G. S. and D. of s..
left today for Boston Mass. to attend the
National Grand Lodge of the order The
following persons were in the party: Rev
Shelton Miller. VIM. Samuels, Robt. J.
Holmes, Rev. VIM. A. Jones, Miss Julia
Wingfeld, Mrs. Mollie v. Chase, Mrs,
Eunice Webb. Mrs. Lena Jackson and Mrs.
Ella Alexander.
The funeral of Rev Geo. King, licen-
tate of Vermont Avenue Baptist Church.
this city, took place yesterday at O'Clock
pm, Rev. DIR. Geo. w. Lee officiating. The
deceased had been a member of the YER
mont Avenue Baptist Church four years,
and has been preaching during that time
The pallbearers were young minister's His
remains were buried In Harmony cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21
Collateral Forfeited.

The house of Addie Jackson, in the d.
vision, was raided by officers of the first
precinct station on Saturday night and she
was taken to the station house. Those who
were found in the house were summoned to
court as witnesses The proprietress left
$50 collateral for her appearance In the
Police Court this morning to answer to a
charge of keeping disorderly house but
when the collateral list was called there
was no response and the collateral was de-
clared forfeited. 1t was learned through a
complaint to the police that a visitor at
the house had been robbed, and that deter
mined the police to make raid on the
house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21
D. w. Wood Killed.

Word has been received in this city from
Flint, Mich. of the death of Dwight HUI
bert Wood the fourteen-year- son Of
Mr. Edwin o. Wood. supreme commander
Of the knights of the Loyal Guard Young
Wood was attempting to reach the scene of
a fire bicycle and was run down and
run over by heavy truck belonging to the
fire department. The boys father, Mr. Ed
win o. Wood, is well known In this city,
which he has visited on many occasions
Mr.. Wood is the chairman Of the democratic
state committee in Michigan and during the
Cleveland administration held position
under the Post Office Department He Is
known throughout the country as the presi-
dent of the last fraternal congress, where
representatives of all the fraternal organi-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21
Hyattsville and Vicinity.
respondence Of The Star,


EVANSVILLE, August 81 1905
Tillman Redman, who was arrested by
Constable Charles w. Barr at Brentwood
July q and sent to the house Of correc-
ton by Justice of the Peace Arthur Carr
In default of the payment of a fine of SO
and costs. escaped from that institution
Friday. The next day the sheriff of Mont
gomery county arrested Redman at his
mothers home in Takoma Park and turned
him over to Officer Robert L. Payne of
Brentwood, who placed him in the lookup
in Hyattsvile. This morning Redmans
father appeared and wanted to pay his
sons fine, but Justice Carr decided that
he would have to be sent back to the house
of correction. reward of $40 had been
offered by the house of correction author
tiles for the capture of Redman.
The Evansville Farmers Club met Satur-
day at the home of Mr. Laurie E. Burke
near Murkrk. this county with Mr.. Sam
uel w. Beall acting chairman in the abb
sence Of President John Snowden, and Mr..
absence of DR.. Joseph K. Owens. A din
ner was served at the conclusion of regu-
lar business. The next meeting will be
held at the residence Of Mr.. l.. +. Haslup
near Anna polls Junction.
DR.. and Mrs. A. II. Wells, Miss Louise
Widdicombe and Messrs. Percy Veitch and
c. A. M. Wells returned yesterday morn
ing from an outing of ten days at Colonial
Beach, Va.
In the absence of Rev c. j. S. Mayo,
who is spending the month of August in
Orange county, Va, Mr.. Percy G. Mel
bourne of Hyattsville, lay reader con-.
Quoted the service at Pinckney Memorial
Church last evening.
The Riverdale and Laurel base ball teams
have arranged to play a game on the
grounds of the Hyattsville club this even
ing. The game was scheduled to be played
at Riverdale, but the grounds at the latter
place are not yet in good shape Wednes-
day of this week Laurel will play Hyatts-
vile on the latter's grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21
Building Permits.

Permits for new buildings, repairs, etc,
were issued by Building Inspector Ashford
today. as follows:
To T. II. Pickford, to repair and remodel
into apartments the dwelling at 100 Mary
land avenue northeast: architect, w. S.
Player; builder, T. H. Pickford; estimated
cost, 81 200.
To Fidelity Storage Corporation, to con-
struct elevators In building at 1922 w
street northwest: builder. the Albro-Clem
Elevator Company: estimated cost, $500
To Joyce estate, for repairs on office
building at 1901 street northwest: archi-
tect B. b. Simmons, builder R. z. Hazel
g. Bro. estimated cost. COO.
To Frederick StOhlman, to erect three
story brick bakery at 1906 street north
west; architect, N. r. Grimm; builder, the
Brennan Construction Company; estimated
cost. $40. coo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21
Straying From Paths Of Righteousness

Rev. ]. Howard Gibbons of Point Pleas
ant. w. Va, conducted the services at st.
Marks P. E. Church yesterday and will
continue to do SO for the next three weeks
Mr.. Gibbons born in this city in 1870
and attended the theological seminary at
Alexandria, Va.
In his sermon yesterday he said:
"A person who has allowed himself to d.
gress from the path of righteousness SO far
that those who were once his friends and
acquaintance must needs look askance at
him is often brought face to face with
what he might have made Of himself had he
not sinned so deeply. Those people must feel
a deep regret that they had not taken heed
In time and prevented themselves from go
ing SO far. The fact that sin not only con-
teammates the flesh, but also robs the sin
ner Of the blessings Of heaven. should deter
each one of US before we have taken a step
in the wrong direction. If men would dis
play as much judgment in preparing for
their salvation as they do in business, there
would be many more Christians
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21
COLLEGE DEDICATED.
Cardinal Gibbons Presides and Sixty
Donlinicans Take Part,

The Dominican College of the Imma culate
Conception, which has been In progress of
construction for over four years, was form
ally dedicated al Brookland yesterday Car
dinal Gibbons presided at the ceremony and
many distinguished members of the Domi-
nican order were present.
The procession. in which sixty Dominicans
took part. with the cardinal In his full robes
in the rear. was formed promptly at noon.
Every portion of the new structure was
visited by the procession and Blessed by the
cardinal
In addition to the regularly accredited
delegates from each Dominican house. be-
tween fifteen and twenty, the following preI-
ates of the order were present: Right Revs.
L. F. kearney, head of the province of ST.
Joseph, which includes this country; D. J.
Kennedy, of the community: Mckenna,
New York: McGovern, New York: Valley,
Springfield, KY; Farmer, GAINESVILLE, Ohio;
Fowler, Minneapolis, MINI, and Galley,
Memphis, Tenn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21
THE COURT RECORD
District Supreme Court.

EQUITY COURT-Justice Stafford.
knopp agt. Erskine; leave to file amended
bill granted; compartments solicitors, Will
son and Barksdale; defendants solicitor,
Hayden Johnson.
Russell agt. Standard Stone Company;
rule upon receiver returnable August %.
1905; compartments solicitors. Lambert &
Baker and H. Winship Wheatley.
Rudderforth agt. Slater; auditors report
confirmed and judgment against defend
ants; compartments solicitor, W. w. Ed
wards; defendants solicitors, Turner &
Mitchell ]. A. Burkart and w. E. Poulton.
Campbell agt. American Building and
Loan Association; release by trustee to
Sarah E. Emmons ordered compliments
solicitor Tracy L. Jeffords; defendants So
licitor, c. Albert White
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21
New York's Typhoid Situation.

The New York board of health gave out
Saturday figures regarding the prevalence
of typhoid fever in Greater New York. For
the week ending August IL, 1905. there were
$50 cases in all five boroughs, of which 40
occurred in the borough of Brooklyn.
Forty-two of the 143 were in the thirtieth
ward, which includes Bath Beach and the
territory adjacent. Fer the corresponding
week in 1904 there were 100 cases OF ty-
phoid In the five boroughs with fifty-two
cases in the borough of Brooklyn. For the
week ending Saturday there were 252 cases.
15l of which were in Brooklyn. Forty-one
Of these were in the thirtieth ward. Dur
ing the corresponding week in 1904 there
were ia cases, thirty of which were in
Brooklyn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21
CRIMINAL COURT-Justice Stafford
United States agt. George l.. Devers
grand larceny; nolle pros.

PROBATE >COURT-Justice Stafford
Estate of Justus Hollander; letters of ad-
ministration granted to Treasa Hollander;
bond. 81 500. Attorney, Harry H. Hollander.
Estate of Israel E. Kirk; order to sell
household effects. Attorney w. H. Baden.
Estate of Mary C. Griffith order to sell
household effects. Attorney, B. f. Leigh
ton.
Estate Of Louis Meyer; petition for let
tiers of administration filed. Attorney, E.
F. Colladay.
Estate Of Alice Bland McAboy; will dated
April q. 1885, and will dated February Is,
1905 filed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21
Former washingtonian Dead.

Alexander P. McElroy died Friday night
at the home of his brother. Mr. Simeon A.
McElroy, sos Gorsuch avenue. Waverly, a
suburb of Baltimore. He was born in Bal
timore sixty-three years ago and was un-
married. For a number of years he was in
the gliding business in this city and since
then has made his home in Baltimore. Be-
sides the brother mentioned he leaves one
other, Mr.. Madison E. McElroy. and two
sisters, Mrs. Ward Smith and Miss Annie
McElroy. The funeral will take place to-
day from the home of his sister, Mrs. Smith,
1702 Ais9uth street. PaltimgZA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21
Rack at His Desk.

Mr. w. Scott Smith, private secretary to
the Secretary of the Interior, has returned
to his desk after an absence of over two
weeks the result of illness. Mr.. Smith be-
came the victim of an attack of rheumat ism
early in the month, but stuck to his desk
until 1t became necessary for him to SUBJ
NIT himself to physician for treatment.
He went to his summer home near Ports
mouth, N. H.. where he was in bed about
two weeks. He is well on the road to re-
covery now. Mr.. Smith had a conference
with Secretary Hitchcock at Lake Monad-
mock Saturday and much department bust
ness WAS reviewed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21
Rigo Relieved Of Royal Souvenirs.

The ex-sweetheart of Clara Ward of De-
troit, Rigo, was despoiled of several prec-
ious souvenirs Princess Chimay gave him
before they parted. A heartless bailiff at
Budapest. Hungary, took from his person
a diamond ring. a catseye scarfpin. a gold
watch with the Chmay coat of arms In
diamonds rubies and sapphtres. and 100
francs in money to help pay alimony for
RIGGS wife. Marietta.
Previous to the denuding process Rigo
had protested that he was "only a poor
gypsy and unable to pay a cent toward
the support of his wife and children. When
the bailff got through with him his jewelry
outfit had melted down to pair of gold
shirt buttons. Rigo was about to perform
in public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21
MISS TURKENToN DEAD.
Teacher in Georgetown Public School
Ill for Some Time.

Miss Isable F. Turkenton, teacher In the
Georgetown public schools, who has been
critically Ill for some time. died yesterday
morning at the Georgetown University Hos
pital of complication of diseases. The flu
neral will take place Wednesday morning
from Holy Trinity Church. which Miss Tur-
kenton attended. and Father Thomas Har-
lin, the pastor, will officiate. Interment will
be in Holy Rood cemetery.
Miss Turkenton was born in Georgetown
and was educated in the local pubic
schools. She took course in the District
Normal School. She was appointed teach
er in one of the Georgetown schools In 1880
and had served continuously for ten years
in various schools in that division.
At the time of her death Miss Turkenton
was a teacher at the Fillmore school. She
possessed many endearing qualities and in
many ways exhibited a keen appreciation
and talent for her chosen field in life. Her
father. Edward Turkenton. one brother and
a sister of 1913 SD street northwest survive
her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21
Alfonso's Mental Weakness Bars We'd
ding Plan.

In an interview at Madrid with the cor
respondent Of the Publishers Press DR..
Macho, the physician of the Bishop of Sion,
private chaplain of the royal family. said:
1.-The proposed marriage of King Alfonso
and the Princess Patricia of Connaught was
declared off at the time Alfonso visited Lon
don King Edward appointed two physi-
clans as members of Alfonso's suite, with
Instructions to study Alfonso's physical con-
dition. These physicians reported that AL
fonso was suffering from phthsis and
showed signs of insanity. Acting upon this
report. King Edward broke of the nego-
tiations for the marriage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21
Heart Located on His Right Side.

LOS ANGELES, Cal. August 21.-When
Malcolm Rose, landscape gardener. was
placed on the operating table at the county
hospital here today to undergo an opera
ton for the removal of a growth from his
neck 1t was discovered by the surgeons
that the patients heart, instead of being
in normal position on the left side of the
body, was located on the right side nearly
six inches from its proper place. The organ
In every way, however, appeared normal
1t evidently had been in that position from
birth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21
Leg Broken by Fall.

While engaged in decorating one of the
committee rooms in the Capitol Saturday
Philip Rhodes, painter fell from ladder
and broke his leg. He is reported to be
improving today. Mr.. Rhodes is an elderly
man and has been employed at the Capitol
for many years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21
Commissioner Allen Returns

Commissioner Frederick l. Allen of the
patent Office has returned to Washington
after a brief vacation. He will remain in
the city about a week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21

The year-old baby of William A. Kline
lost its life in an old-fashioned cord bed.
at Luray, Va, Sunday. The childs head
got under the roller. and it strangled to
death
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21
Everybody's Going to chase,s.

Splendid vaudeville. Coolest spot in town.
Daily matinee, 25c. Evenings. Csc. and soc.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21
FAIR roN1aHr.
Tomorrow Partly Cloudy and Warmer;
Light to Fresh Winds.

Forecast till pm. Tuesday-For the Dis
trict of Columbia and Maryland, fair to-
night. Tuesday partly cloudy and warmer:
light to fresh winds. becoming southerly.
For Virginia. partly cloudy tonight: show
ers in southeast portion. Tuesday partly
cloudy and warmer; light to fresh winds,
becoming southerly.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-01-18
ATHEIST FELL
DEAD IN CHURCH
WHEN PREACHER DECLARED HE
COULD NOT BE SAVED uN.
LESS RE BECAME a CHRIST.
IAN--BiG SENSATION.

Winnamas, Ind, Jan. 1.-THE sud
den death last night If Richard Bossr
during church services IN the WiIders
Station chanel has caused a commo-
ion among saints aud sinners alike.
Bossy had long been known as an
atheist, and wes alleged to have said
on various occasions that he had m
use for churches However, las
nigh he entered Tie church to seek
shelter from the mldwinter storm
Soon after he entered Rev James
McCary made an earnest plea for
gospel recruits, and during the course
Of his talk said There is one unbe-
lever in this congregation. a sinner
who cannot be saved from death to-.
night unless he becomes a Christian"
The prophesy OF the preacher was
soon fulfilled, when Dossy, with an
anguished cry of OH" fell back in
his seat a corpse