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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
RIGHT OF WAY GIVEN.
Fire Engines Responding to Alarm
for Anacostia.


The keeper of the Anacostia bridge will
be notified by the Commissioners to give
the fire department the right of way over
the bridge, and that when he notices the
engines and other apparatus of the depart
ment approaching the bridge on the way
to Anacostia that he shall keep the draw
of the bridge closed until the engines pass
over.
Engineer Of Bridges W. J. Douglass sew
eral weeks ago suggested that fire alarm
bell be placed on the bridge, for the purpose
of notifying the bridge keeper when fires
are reported in Anacostia, the engines
from the city side of the river might not be
delayed In getting to the fire owing to the
opening OF the draw to permit boats to
pass through. Considerable discussion was
occasloned among various District officials
as to which department should bear the
burden of the expense for installing such
alarm bell, which it was estimated would
cost about S15o. Mr.. Douglass declared his
department had no funds for the purpose
and Electrical Engineer Allen declared the
electrical department could not afford the
expense. Chief Belt likewise held that the
fire department was not financially able to
gong.
Since there were no funds available for
placing the bell on the bridge the Commits
SiOnerS were on the point of placing the
papers on file and letting the matter drop.
Chief Belt, however, came forward with
the suggestion that the fire department be
given the right of way over the bridge.
the engines and apparatus of the depart
ment to get over the bridge without delay
than 1t is for the boats to pass through
the draw without delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
TO CLEAN OUT CUTTERS.
Superintendent Stidham to Try to De-
wise Plan.

In response to suggestion from Com
missioner West Superintendent Harrison
Stidham Of the street cleaning department
reported today that he will endeavor to
devise style of pillow to- be used in clean
ing snow from the cutters more expeditions
ly than by the hand method now employed.
In his statement relative to the proposed
scheme Superintendent Stidham says:
This experiment has been tried in other
cities, but without success SO far as know.
1t may be possible in a light snowfall, but
in heavy storm the pull on even two
or more horses is too much. AS you know,
all of the snow from the sidewalk is con-
centrated in the cutters and usually forms
a pile of considerable height. The pull on
the pillow must be on an angle to the line
of motion because of the Interference of
the curb and piles of snow ahead of the
pillow, and this, understand, is consider
able disadvantage Personally, however.
know nothing about ahe results to be Sc
cured, and have had IN mind for some time
the possibility of adapting some such means
to the conditions in this city. 1t will re-
quire the building of special plow."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
HIS MIND DISEASED.
Peter Gibson Committed to Hospital
for the Insane.

Peter Gibson, forty-five years old called
at police headquarters yesterday afternoon
and sought protection from imaginary
enemies. He told Detective McNamee that
he had been followed from city to city by
number of men who suspected him of
having committed a theft Marks on his
neck, he said, were made when he at
tempted to take his life in Philadelphia
several weeks ago. When he recovered he
went to New London, Conn, and then to
New York.
Since last December he said, Il have
had no peace. The men have been follow
ing me all the time and / have been able to
get little Sleep"
He said he reached this city last Tuesday
and that he had walked the streets two
nights because he was afraid to go to bed.
He became tired of carrying his baggage
and threw 1t away. Gibson told Sanitary
Officer Frank that he was born in England
and that he came to this country in 1892.
He is carpenter by trade and has worked
In several of the large cities. The police
surgeons reported that his mind was af-
fected and he was committed to the hos
pital for the insane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Vermont State Association.

The Vermont State Association held it's
monthly meeting at the Washington Club,
ITO l street northwest, last evening. There
was a large attendance of the members
and their friends and an interesting pro-
gram was carried out. 1t was decided to
tender a reception at the Washington Club
to Governor Bell of Vermont and his staff
on the evening of March g.
Representative Spalding of North Dakota
made an address in which he eulogized
state pride. Mr.. Spalding once lived in the
green mountain state, and he paid it a
glowing tribute. He also spoke generally
of the value and Importance of state asso-
Citations and particularly to several in his
own section of the country, like the New
England associations of Cass county. N
D., and Clay county. MINI The plans made
for the next annual maple sugar party. to
be held early in April. were discussed. The
musical and literary feature of the meeting
was participated in by the following num-
bers: Banjo solo, Marie Waltz" by f. l..
Howes, accompanied by Walter 7. Holt:
song and dance by Master Theo and little
Miss Anita Offterdinger; two selected reci-
tations from Paul Dunbar. the negro poet.
by MISS Mae Jameson; mandolin solo, by
Waiter I. Holt, and a vocal solo, by Her
bert d. Lawson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
MADE TOO MUCH NOISE.
George Boyer Fired in Police Court
This Morning.

George Boyer. alias George Murphy, who
lives In South Washington, appeared before
Judge kimball in the Police Court this
morning on charge Of having too much
noise in his home Sat night, the specific
charge being disordery house. A fine Of
$40 was entered, with the alternative of
sixty days in jail
Boyer admitted that there had been some
noise in his home for some time past. but
stated that his mother had recently died
and that he was selling her furniture, and
that the people who called to it gener-
ally stayed late at night i
Lettie Brown. Mary Clark and Officer
Yates of the fourth precinct police testified
that several evenings ago there was a great
deal OF noise, in fact more than is allowed
by law. and when last night 1t was being
repeated Boyer was placed under arrest
Boyer claimed that some one last even
ing crawled through the window of the
residence. and, walking to the bed where
he was lying, attempted to lie down pre-
paratory to retiring, and as he did not
know the intruder he got noisy SO as to
scare him out of the house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
DEATH OF MRS. DAY.
Funeral Services to Be Held at Resi-
dence Sunday.

Mrs. Caroline Day, widow of William H.
Day, for many years resident of WASH
ington, died Wednesday after lingering
Illness at the age of sixtyzeight years The
funeral services will be held at her late
residence 923 Sd street northwest, on Sun
day at 2:3O.
Mrs Day was born In Germany in 1897.
At the age of eighteen she came to America
and took up her residence in Washington
on what is now LIST street between IL and 1
streets northeast. Mrs. Day retained her
original residence for many years and saw
the place grow and transformed from prac-
tically the country to its present beauty
Two years ago, owing to the erection of the
union station, her property was purchased
and she moved to her late residence on 80
street Mrs. Day was kind and loveable
and had hosts of friends. Three daughters
and three sons, Mrs. Lou. Buckley. Mrs
Mamie Phillips, Miss Agnes Day, and Mr..
John Day Mr.. Robert Day and Mr.. WIN.
Ziegler, survive her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Feely Meant No Harm.

John Feely, a veteran of the civil war,
told Judge Scott this morning that he
meant no harm yesterday when he talked
to himself on Pennsylvania avenue and
said "cusS'' word.
Were you intoxicated?" the court in
0uired
Indeed, had only taken two BEERS" was
his response. You see, your honor, l asked
a man to show me the way to Providence
Hospital I was suffering from heart
trouble. and he told me to follow my nose.
That rled me a little, and l talked to my
SELF
THE next time you are made angry in
such way the judge told him, don't talk
quite so loud"
His personal bonds were taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Given a Sentence in Jail.

Albert Hamilton pleaded not guilty to the
charge of the larceny of an overcoat from
William Stratton, soldier when arraiened
before Judge Kimball in the Police Court
this morning, but, after the evidence had
been heard, he was declared to be guilty.
and was sentenced to Jail for $50 days.
Hamilton was calling at a residence in
the southwest section of the city several
evening ago. it was alleged and when he
left the house STATIONS oyercoat which
was lying in the hall. disappeared and
Stratton Immediately complained to Pre-
cinct Detective Grant who placed Hamilton
under arrest and afterward recovered the
overcoat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Maj. Sylvester's Valentine

A clipping from New York newspaper,
alleging that certain citizens of that CITY
are not prosecuted for cleaning snow and
ice off the sidewalks because they tipped
OFF, the police, was sent to Major Sylvester
the other day valentine with the en-
dorsement by the sender, Same here in
Washington" Major Sylvester referred
his valentine TO the Commissioners TODAY
with the following statement:
Under the snow and Ice regulation war
rants cannot be obtained against non-resi-
dents or agents for vacant property unless
it can be proved that they have control of
the same. In most instances several signs
are on vacant property. and it is impossible
for the police to ascertain who are in con-
troll. l state this in order that no unjust
criticism may be lodged against the police"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
POLICEMAN APPEALS.
Private Lewis Sentence of Dismissal
Reversed.

reversed.
Private P. T. Lewis of the metropolitan
police force through his attorney, Wilton
J. Lambert, has appealed to the Commits
sioners for a reversal of the sentence of
removal from the force, recommended by
Major Sylvester and approved by Commits
sioner West. Private Lewis was con-
victed before the police trial board re-
Gently Of intoxication and conduct unbe-
coming an officer. The trial board recon-
mended that Lewis be fined $50 and warned,
but Major Sylvester and Commissioner
West deemed his offense Of such a nature
as to warrant his removal from the force
and recommended that the penalty pre-
scribed be increased.
In the brief submitted to the Commits
sioners by Attorney Lambert a point is
raised which, it is said, has never before
been raised in connection with police trial
board cases. Mr.. Lambert contends that
an officer when off duty and in citizens
clothes is not amenable to the regulations
relative to discipline and control formu-
lated for the government of the police
force. tut that he is then private citi-
zen and amenable only to the laws apply
ing to private citizens. Mr.. Lambert also
contends that the Commissioners have not
the autho rity to increase penalties pre-
scribed by the trial board appointed for
that purpose.
The brief will be referred to the corpor-
alton counsel for an opinion as to the
points involved.
The brief of Private Lewis attorney sets
forth that the officer was appointed the
force February 10. 1903, and served continu-
ously until the 9th of January, 1905, with
out having been before the trial board ex-
cept on one occasion on a charge of a slight
neglect of duty. His record, it Is declared,
Is that of a good policeman. The night OF
the 26th of January, 1t is stated, Lewis was
on duty at the White House. About mid
night he was relieved and went to the first
precinct station house, removed his uniform
and started home. The attorney states that
owing to the cold weather, and also to the
fact that Lewis was not well, he took
single drink from a glass of whisky he
carried for medicinal purposes and that at
New York avenue and 10Th street Lewis
forgot himself and discharged his revolver
upon the ground.
Attorney Lambert contends that the
major and superintendent of police In con-
nection with trial board cases, has no au-
thcrity other than to "act as conduit for
the transmission of the papers and the
findings of the trial board to the Commits
sioners," and that he has no power to re-
view the findings of the trial board. He
also contends that the officer not on
duty, that he was in citizens clothes, and
was clothed with his entire rights as a
private citizen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
KILLED BY CAR.
William Lester Victim Of an Acct
dent,

William Lester, fifty-fve years old, was
fatally injured by street car at the in
tersection of 1st and E streets northwest
last night. Lester lived at "a c street
northwest and was engaged in the business
of selling rugs from door to door. He was
on his way to his room last night when
he walked against the car and was knocked
down with force enough to fracture his
skull and render lin unconscious. The
police removed him to the Casualty Hospi-
tai, where he died this morning about 4
o'clock. Coroner hewitt investigated the
affair and decided to hold an inquest at the
morgue tomorrow morning.
Lester was born in Liverpool, England
but had lived in this country number of
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Paid for Their Meal in Court.

Anton Burnhauser and David S. Rogers,
two soldiers, appeared before Judge Scott
in the Police Court this morning, charged
with disorderly conduct on 18th street north
west last evening. 1t was alleged that they
were in the restaurant kept by Chinaman,
and when they had finished their dinner
they ran from the place without paying the
bill.
Judge Scott asked them if they were will
ing to pay the amount of the bill and they
said they We're and, the celestial being sat
lsfied with the arrangement, they We're dis
missed from custody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Owners Should Take the Initiative.

Mrs. Nora NJ. Fuller has written to the
Commissioners requesting that they take
steps to acquire the triangle bounded by Q
and 18th streets and Vermont avenue north
west for a public park. Mrs. Fuller will be
informed, in accordance with a report by
Colonel Biddle, that if it is desired to ac-
quire the triangle mentioned the initiative
should be taken by interested property
owners having bill for that purpose intro
duced in Congress.
Colonel Biddle mentions that the bill pro-
viding for the acquiring Of the triangle
bounded by @, 10th and 18th streets and
Rhode Island avenue was not a Commits
sioners bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Two coiored boys. Eugene Chapman and
Wilbert Edmonds, were injured in coast
Ing accident on Blagden's Hill. on 14th
street extended. yesterday. When the
boys reached the foot of the hill their sled
came in contact with a bridge and they
were hurt about their heads. They went to
Garfield Hospital and had their injuries
treated
Edward Mcdaniel, colored, forty years
old. was injured about his head yester-
day by a piece of lumber falling on him
while working on a building at New York
avenue and 18th street northwest. He was
taken to the Emergency Hospital.
Mrs. Mary H. Hid, living at 80 Indiana
avenue, was knocked down by carriage
18th street northwest about O'Clock yes
terday afternoon. She was only slightly
injured and was able to go home street
car. Robert Smith of 1909 18th street was
the driver of the team.
Pearly Clark. colored, twenty-one years
old, living at 924 Shows court northwest,
called at the Emergency Hospital yester-
day afternoon about 4 o'clock and was
treated for injury to his lip. He said
he was cut by another colored man while
engaged in an alteration at Goth street
and Virginia avenue Clark said he would
not prosecute the man who inflicted the
injury.
The Young Mems Club of the First Con-
gregational Church has arranged for meet
ing this evening, when an address will be
delivered by Mr.. Leonard Carver on THE
COmpaniOnship of Books The address
will be followed by musical entertainment
and social
No. 1 engine company responded to
local alarm of fire last night about $50
o'clock and found that there had been a
blaze in the house of Col. Henry May 1925
X street northwest. No damage was
caused.
Nancy Jackson. colored, living at 1871
Clicks alley. was struck on her head last
night by another colored woman and pain
fully injured. She went to Freedmen's
Hospital and had her injury dressed
slight blaze was caused by hot ashes
In the house of Mr.. Barrows. 1017 X street
northwest. last night about $50 O'Clock.
No. engine company went to the house
in response to a local alarm and quickly
eXtinguished the blaze. The property was
not damaged.
The Commissioners have approved the
recommendation of Mr.. C. B. Coleman,
superintendent of repairs. that the emer-
gency fund be drawn upon for repairs to
the heating and ventilating apparatus of
the Greenleaf School building in Southwest
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Proceedings in Equity.

M Charles Heitmuller, through Attorney
George c. Aukam. has instituted proceed
ihgs in equity against Charles Jaeger and
his wife. Mary Jaeger, to compel the spe-
chic performance by the defendants of an
alleged contract for the sale of lots 80 and
81 IN Wfltbersers subdivision of square
A. The property is said to be improved
by houses 1870. 1892 1874 and 1876 9th
street northwest. and by structures in the
rear Of those mentioned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Excavations in Crete.

Arrangements have been made by the
Washington Society of the Archaeological
Institute of America for lecture at George
Washington University tomorrow afternoon
at 4:oo o'clock. Prof VIM. H. Bates of
the University of Pennsylvania will tell of
the English excavations at Cnossus in
Crete and will illustrate his remarks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17

The German Literary Society held meet
ing last night at the home of Miss Anita
Schade. Miss Schade entertained the au-
dience with an instructive lecture dealing
largely with the biography of Robert
Misch.
The works of Misch were illustrated in a
delightful way by the presentation of two
plays. which were selected so as to show
the wide scope of his writings. Some scenes
OF The Eternal Feminine" which ex-
pressed his deep emotion. and THE Bach
elors' showed the humorous side of his
nature.
Those who took part in the program
Were; MISS Anita Schade. Miss NJ. Thole,
Miss Schott. Miss CT Benedise Messrs
Frank Claudy, E. II. Boelter and WaIther
w. Schultz.
The program was opened and concluded
by some violin solos by Mr.. Gerstenberger.
He played la Captive" by Mrs Beach.
and Norway dance, by Grleg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Granted New Trial.

Justice Gould, in Criminal Court No. 2 to.
day granted new trial in the case OF
Thomas Creek colored. convicted the both
ulto. of committing an assault with a dan.
gerous weapon on VIM. .Winslow. The mo.
ton was granted on the ground that new
and important evidence has been discovered
by the defense
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
SAYS There Was No Exception Made.

Miss Fl. Ida Curry, agent of the Associ-
ated Charities in Southwest Washington, re-
Gently asked the Commissioners why an eX-
ception was recently made to the building
regulations in the issuance of a permit for
the erection of four frame dwellings on
Canal street between 18th and 18th streets
southwest Building Inspector Ashford re-
ports that no exception has been made in
the case mentioned, as the houses will be
outside the fire limits, and therefore per-
MISSILE under the building regulations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17

a colored driver named William Brooks,
forty years old. was treated at the Elmer
geney Hospital yesterday afternoon for an
injury to his head He received the injury
by being thrown from his wagon while his
horse was running away. The accident &C.
CURED near 18th and | streets northwest.
Brooks lives at 6O7 New Hampshire avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Slight Fire This Morning.

About S:15 o'clock this morning fire was
discovered in stable in the rear of E.
Murry's lunch ROOM 1900 14th street north
west. The fire was first seen by II. w.
Bowling, and engine companies Nos. and
and truck B responded to the alarm. The
origin of the fire is unknown. The damage
amounted to about $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
CITY ITEMS.
It Doesn't Paw to Bake Bread

at home when you can have Holmes gem
uine home made Milk Bread delivered
fresh from oven to table at sc. a loaf. AS
delicious as it is nutritious. Always clean
and good. Homemade Pies-all favorite
klnds-2Oc. each. Holmes Bakery, LIST & K
SITS. Phones +. 1440 and 1441 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

4cademy-"Too Proud TO Beg" s:l5 pm
Chase's-Polite Vaudeville, S:15 pm.
Columbia-Ezra Kendall In weather
Beaten Benson" S:15 pm.
Kernan's-"The Moonlight Maids s:la
pm.
Lafayette-Al II. Wilson, III THE Watch
or the Rhine" Sis pm.
decentralization Gillette in THE Ad-
mirable Crichton," SID pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17

August Benghart. twenty-one years old,
a resident of South Washington, fell on the
pavement near 9th and c streets northwest
last night about II o'clock and sustained
a fracture of the right leg. The ambulance
was summoned and the injured man was
taken to the Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Killed Large Ea ole.

Mr.. II. NJ. Darling killed a large bald
eagle at Far Lee farm near Benning yes
terday afternoon. The bird is a handsome
specimen. weighing eleven pounds and
measuring seven feet four inches between
wing tips. Mr.. Darling proposes to have
the bird mounted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Demanded Jury Trial

John p. Weaver of $3.50 18th street north
west pleaded not guilty when arraigned in
the Police Court this morning upon a charge
of assault preferred by Alfred Roche of 415
7th street northwest. and after demanding a
jury trial bond was fixed at 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
One Figure Wrong.

The item which appeared Wednesday stat
ing that Mr.. E. n. Richards had bought
property on G street northwest was erro-
neous as to the house number. The prop
erty purchased is known 1882 G street.
not 1920
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17

A wagon belonging to Thomas Somerville
collded with a street car at 9TH and u
streets northwest last night about O'Clock.
The car and wagon were damaged. but the
motorman and driver escaped injury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
South Washington Branch Office.

The Star has opened q branch office at
Sulivan's new pharmacy, corner 7th and d
streets southwest. where advertisements are
received at regular rates and sent direct to
The Star office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Sale of Furniture at Sloan's.

If you are furnishing for the Inaugural ton
it will pay you to attend the sale at
SLOAN'S, 1907 G st. cd floor, tomorrow
at 10 am, when a large lot of goods suit
able for the occasion will be disposed Of
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Assault Warrant Nolle Pressed

The warrant against Thomas Walsh, who
lives on odd street between K and L streets
northwest, charging him with assaulting
John Sullivan of 1923 25th street northwest.
was nolle pressed this morning by Assistant
District Attorney Ralph Given