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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
ROBBED WHILE HE SLEPT.
Lee For, Chinese Laundryman, Loses
Thirty-Nine Dollars.

Lee For was a surprised Chinaman this
morning about 2 o'clock when Policeman
McGraw of the eighth precinct called at
his laundry. 174s 7th street to tell him of
a robbery that had been committed in his
place of business while he was asleep. A
trunk that was not more than two feet
from the head of the sleeping laundryman
had been broken open and robbed of $34
and the cash drawer had been taken from
the front room and IS in change distracted
from it. A woman who occupied rooms
over the laundry returned home about 2
o'clock this morning and stumbled over the
cash drawer that had been left outside the
laundry by the burglars. She called Police
man McGraw to make an investigation, and
the latter soon discovered that the rear door
of the premises occupied by the Chinaman
had been forced open. He entered the rear
room and found that another door, leading
from the wash-room to the sleeping and
business apartments, had also been opened
by the burglar, by cutting hole through
the door and opening the fastening with
a piece of wire
Lying upon the bunk in the middle room
was Lee For. He was badly fright
ened when aroused by the policeman.
but was soon able to understand what
had occurred. He was not able to
understand, however. how his place
could have been invaded and robbed with
out his being awakened
Precinct Detective Burlngame of the
eighth precinct made an investigation later
the burglars, but discovered that they took
lamp from the laundry and used 1t In
the yard in order that they might get only
cash from the money drawer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
Accidents on Electric RAILWAYS.

A car on the Capital Traction line struck
a wagon when near Sd street and PennsyI-
vania avenue northwest last evening about
G o'clock and stopped traffic on the west
bound track for nearly an hour The
wagon belonged to the George w. Knox
Express Company, and was filled with
marble. The load was such a heavy one
and the force of the collision was so great
that the car was derailed. John Russ, the
driver of the team, and J. II. Davidson,
the motorman, received painful injuries
that We're dressed at a nearby drug store.
The car was slightly damaged. but the
wagon suffered no bad effects by reason
of the accident.
A similar accident occurred on the Brook
land division of the City and Suburban line
at North Capitol and Franklin streets about
$50 o'clock. Car No AS, in charge of
Motorman l.. c. Donohue collided with
coal wagon owned by Henry Burr of Brook
land and driven by William Tate. The
driver, who is thirty-fve years old, and
lives at 14th and Kearney streets, was
thrown from his cart and slightly injured
and the wagon was badly damaged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON.
Remains Of Mrs. Mary Antoinette
Cheney-Ewain Inferred.

The funeral services over the remains of
the late Mrs. Mary Antoinette Cheney
Swain took place from her late residence,
GAL New York avenue northwest. at .
o'clock this afternoon. The Rev Dr. Carter
of St Andrews Episcopal Church conducted
the services. Mrs. Cheney-Swain was
member of one of the oldest and most
prominent families in the District of CO.
lrmb.a. While visiting at the home of her
cousin, Mrs. Warren Lee Goss at Ruther-
ford n. j., she died of heart disease Mon
day. Her ancestors came to this country
from Holland in 1882 Her great grand
father was Henry Ter Boss and her grand
father, Col. Nicholas Brewer. who was an
officer in the revolutionary war in the con-
tinental army, and who later took an active
interest in the governmental affairs of his
state and country. The deceased was
daughter of James Sutton Magee and Susan
ST. Clair Magee. and was born at Marlboro,
n. Y. The family moved to this city IN
1884. Mrs. Cheney-Swain was married in
1919 to Mr.. George Warren Cheney and
one child, George Warren Cheney, jr., who
died at the age of twenty-seven years. was
born to the union. In 1860 the deceased
married Mr. Benedict Swain Mrs Cheney
Swain is survived by her four sisters Mrs.
William Dexter Swain and Mrs. Emily Nj.
Jones of this city. and Mrs. NJ. b. Miller
of Chicago. Mrs. Clement!ne NJ. Harris OF
Los Angeles, Cal. and a brother, Mr.. James
Henry Magee of Kansas City, Mo. The
funeral services were private The nephews
of the deceased were the pallbearers and
Jones. Chester Harvey Smith. Thaddeus NJ.
Jones. George Clifford Boarman, Frank A.
Jones and Frederick c. Jones. The inter-
ment was in Oak Hill cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
NO SHOW THIS YEAR.
Police and Fire Departments Not to
Parade

The District Commissioners, at the suS-
gestion OF Commissioner mcfarland, have
decided that there will be no police and hre
parades this year, but that the annual IN
spections of the police and fire departments
will take place usual within the next
two weeks Commissioner Macfarland. in
presenting the matter to his colleagues. said
that he felt the time had come when the
parade ought to be given up, for this year
at least and probably until fully adequate
fire protection is provided by the high
pressure service. or additional companies, so
that there would be no risk whatever in
having the parade, because reserve appa-
ratus could be used.
At present there only two engines and
and one truck in reserve. and they could
not be well spared for parade purposes.
The Commissioners say the rapid devel-
opment in buildings and population of the
territory outside of the city of Washington
demands much more fire protection than
now be given at best. They recognized
this in making their estimates to Congress.
The city of Washington, it is claimed.
needs. the Commissioners have recon-
mended, the high-pressure service and add1-
ional companies and apparatus, but 1t Is
the suburbs which would run the most risk
for the few hours that one-third of the de-
partment would be on parade, as in recent
years.
The parades have been very popular, but
the other Commissioners agreed with Mr..
mcfarland that that WIS not sufficient
reason for continuing them in the face Of
the new needs of the suburbs for fire pro-
lection. brought home to them In every Of
fetal report. Commissioner West, who has
supervision of the police department, took
the same view of the matter to the
police department, well the fire de-
partment.
The police department is now said to be
taxed to the utmost to give police pro-
lection, especially in the suburbs. and can
no longer afford to draw in men from the
outlying districts for parade purposes
While many of the men and their friends
have taken pride in the parade, It has
meant extra work and inconvenience to
both firemen and policemen. Both Chief
Belt and Major Sylvester favor the propo-
sition the Commissioners have adopted.
After the results of the annual inspections
of the two departments have been ascer-
tanned the presentation of the flag for the
best company of the police department, pre-
scented by former Commissioner John B.
Wight, ard that for the best company in
the fire department presented by Commits
sioner Macfarland, will be made by the
Commissioners, either at the houses of the
winning companies or in front of the Dis
trict building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26

While crossing the intersection of 9th and
+ streets northwest last night about Z
O'Clock, ]. r. Downs. thirty-iive years old,
living at 533 eth street southwest, was
struck by street and knocked down.
He was injured about the head and was
taken to the Emergency Hospital for treat
ment.
William Gordon. sixty years old resi-
dent of Baltimore. was taken i'll yesterday
afternoon while in the vicinity of Virginia
avenue and Goth street northwest. The
third precinct patrol wagon was summoned
and the sick man was removed to the Elmer
gency Hospital.
Annie r Gallan. five years old. daughter
of William r. Gallan of 1910 25th street
northwest, was knocked down by an express
wagon at oath and streets northwest yes
terday afternoon while on her way to
school. One wheel OF the wagon passed
over her foot and inflicted a severe injury,
which was dressed by a physician in the
neighborhood.
slight blaze occurred in the laundry at
Freedmens Hospital last night about II
o'clock and one Of the employees of the hos
pital had an alarm sounded. Several COM
panies OF the fire department reached the
scene Of the FIRE In a short time and extin-
gushed the blaze Not more than $40 dam
age had been caused
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
DISEASES AND DEATHS.
Record for Past Week as Kept by the
Health Office.

The weekly report Of the health depart
ment has been issued. as follows:
The number of deaths reported during
the week ended October 81, 1905, was 1Os,
which is an increase of 13 deaths over last
week, and 3 deaths over the corresponding
week of 1904. OF the mortality during the
current week. 81 were white inhabitants
and 81 colored. The relative death rates
for the week just ended WERE white 1870,
colored 27.S. and total population ia, per
LOCO inhabitants, compared with 1919,
1s.5 and 15.3, respectively during the pre-
vious week. and 1879, Dbl and 1871 during
corresponding week of 1904.
A comparative examination of the record
of contagious diseases shows the greatest
increase to be due to diseases Of the kid
neys. there being IS deaths due to this
cause, as compared with 10 during last
week. Consumption follows next with Is
deaths, as comparend with last week.
Bronchitis and pneumonia show in
crease over last weeks mortality there
being deaths from bronchitis. where there
was but one last week, and deaths from
pneumonia, where there were four last
week On the other hand there appears a
decrease In the number of deaths from
diarrheal diseases, there being but two
deaths this week compared with last
week; also from diseases of the heart, there
being five deaths this week. as compared
with during the previous week.
Diptheria cases show an increase Of two
cases over last week, there being IL new
cases reported and 8 discharged 1.-TWO
through DEATH, leaving % under treatment,
as compared with 81 during corresponding
week of 1904.
Scarlet fever shows a reduction of two
cases since the previous weeks report,
there being two cases reported and four dis
charged, leaving eight cases in quarantine.
Ihere were 81 cases. in quarantine during
the corresponding week of 1904
typhoid fever shows quite a decrease
from last week, there being 40 new cases
reported and 63 discharged, leaving 2O5
cases under treatment. as compared with
- the previous week, and 251 correspond
ing week OF 1904. There were four OF the
discharges recorded this week through
death.
The number Of births reported during the
week was 131. of which IS were white in
rants and 43 colored. compared with 1874
during last week and 1O7 the corresponding
week of 1904.
Inc weather conditions, as reported by
the weather bureau, were: Mean tempera-
lure, I'll; mean relative humidity so per
cent; mean actual barometer, $3.50 The
WINDS were southerly in direction. with an
average velocity of miles an hour. which
reached a maximum of 81 miles an hour
on the 10Th instant The maximum tenn
perature was so. on the 10Th, and the min
mum 81 degrees on the 21st instant
smallpox conditions remain the same as
al the close of last week, namely one case
III quarantine at the smallpox hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
Fined for Stealing Coal.

Policeman w. A. Fraser, who was re-
Gently transferred from the house of de-
tention. where he has been doing duty, to
the fourth precinct celebrated his return
to regular street duty by capturing a man
who Is believed to be responsible for the
disappearance Of coal from the yard Of
William J. Zeh. Numerous complaints
have been made to the police by Zeh OF
coal thefts, and Officer Fraser kept c,ose
watch yesterday. The result was the Of
hcer arrested man who gave his name
as John Jones. He was arraigned In the
Police Court this morning on the charge
OF larceny, and after Judge Kimball had
considered the evidence in the case he i'm
posed fine of SO thirty days in jail.
The fine was paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
No Other Butter is Just as Good
as Red Glover Creamery Butter. Grocers
Advertisement
Fined for Slashing a Dog.

For inflicting a long cash in the shoulder
of a dog, Abe Dorsey was arrested Tues
day on complaint of Humane Officer
Wright. Dorsey put up $40 for his appear
ance in the Police Court yesterday. When
the collateral list was called by Bailiff Hop
kins there was no response to Dorsey s
name, and the money was credited to the
District
According to information given by the
humane officer Dorsey was in alterca-
ton with another~man, who had the dog
in his lap. Dorsey made slash at the
man with a razor and slashed the dog in
stead. The wound was several inches in
length and of the depth of a razor blade
The injury was so serious that it had to
be dressed at veterinary hospital The
trouble occurred in Sullivan's court south
west.
The case attracted much attention owing
to the peculiar circumstances and the Sc
we're injury to the dog.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
Injured by Electric Car.

William Richardson, colored sixty-sIx
years old. living at 1902 o street north
west, was struck by a car of the City and
Suburban railway about $50 o'clock last
night at 9th and l. streets northwest and
was tossed from the tracks. He was picked
up unconscious. The ambulance OF the
Emergency Hospital was called and Rich
ardson was hurried there for treatment.
1t was found that he suffered a conclusion
of the brain.
1t was stated this afternoon that he will
recover. His friends have been notified of
the accident and they visited him today.
The car was not proceeding rapidly when
the accident happened. Richardson was
walking on the street and started to cross
ut that point. and was on the track before
j. Fourth and Motorman G. w. Herndon
were in charge of the car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
You Can Exchange Anything

you don't want for something you do want
State your proposition In an ad- In TIT
Trade" column of Sundays Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
Through Street Car Service Betwee,

the new terminal of the Baltimore and
Grand Central station
On october 23d the Metropolitan Street
RallWay Company of New York inaugu-
rated new line of through street cars be-
1ween west I'D street station and Grand
central station of the New York Central
ana New York, New Haven and Hartford
railroads.. on a four-minute Roadway be-
tween 80 am and I pm, making the
distance between the two stations in 3hont
twenty minutes, without transfer on a
fVe-cent fare.
In addition to this excellent arrangement
is the splendid electric cab service at rea-
Sonable rates
All trains of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad have direct connection to and from
the new terminal at West 23d street New
York.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
Sunday School Work.

To the Editor Of The Star:
would like to express my hearty IN
dorsement Of the plan Of the Sunday school
department. American Society Of Religious
Education, for the improvement Of the SUM-
day schools of this city, as outlined in your
issue of the 10Th instant 1 can see no rea-
son why the movement should not be sup
ported by all.
Rev. ]. e. Gilbert, DID, who is to pre-
pare the weekly exposition of the lesson. is
pre-eminently fitted for that work. 1 was
for two years a student In the Sunday
Teachers Normal College conducted under
the auspices of DR.. Gilbert, and can testify
to his skill in making Bible study most
helpful and attractive to old and young
The proposed plan should appeal to every
one engaged in Sunday school work. and l
trust all will lend helping hand to make
1t a grand success
RACHEL A. RICHARDSON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
v. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, 612 9th st,
Larceny and Assault.

Note-50 cts. discount for spot cash. VIII,
waste it? No fake or trickery here.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26

When refused chair by Shay NJ Stern,
a storekeeper at III AZ street southwest,
George Steward, 1t is alleged, struck Mr..
Stern in the chin with stone, nfiicting
a severe wound, and when the storekeeper
had fed from the blow Steward carried
away a chair. Steward was arrested by
Precinct Detective Reinhardt of the fourt h
precinct. and was arraigned In the Police
Court yesterday on a double charge Of lar
ceny and assault. The sentences were $40
and thirty days of Imprisonment for the
larceny and $40 or sixty days for the as
sault.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
Acceptance of Apparatus.

Taking action on the report of Machinist
Thomas NJ. Robinson OF the fire depart
ment that the new combination chemical
engine and hose wagon, recently received
from the American LaFrance Fire Engine
Company of Elmira, n. Y. was in every
way satisfactory. Chief Belt recommended
to the Commissioners today that the piece
of apparatue be accepted. Commissioner
Macfarland has signifed his approval OF
that action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
Laborer Removed.

On the recommendation of Chief Engineer
William T. Belt of the fire department the
Commissioners have ordered the removal
of Lloyd Fowler, laborer, from the po-
sition of assistant at the department
stables. 1t was charged that Fowler made
threats Of personal violence against Dr.
Harry Bosley, acting veterinary surgeon of
the department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
Demanded jury Trial.

For destroying property which belonged
to the District Robert T. Meredith. Charles
Tillman and Benjamin Lonesome. three
laborers at the new union station, were
arrested by Detectives Tyson and Weldon
of the central bureau and were arraigned
in the Police Court yesterday. After plead
ing not guilty they demanded a jury trial.
The cases were continued until they can be
assigned for trial before the jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26

Tasty suggestions free. Box 435, Star of
Tasty suggestions free. Box 123, Star office
oc22-Su, tn, th-4t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
Justice of the Peace Cases

Justice Barnard, holding Circuit Court
No. !, has certified the justice of the peace
appeal and certiorari cases to Justice Gould
holding Criminal Court No. 2, for trial
Justice Gould will commence the trial of
these causes on Wednesday, the LIST day of
November, 1905 when the first ten cases
on the appeal docket will be called.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe Norfolk and all points south
every day in the year at $50 pm
Electric trains from 18th and Pennsylva-
MIA avenue for Mount Vernon hourly. 10 a.
m. TO pm. Arlington and Alexandria
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station Aqueduct bridge for Ar
lington. Fort Myer and Falls Church half
hourly.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Verr ~ leaves wharf 10 am. and 80 PIN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
Annual Vesper and Benediction servic
Next Sunday.

The Washington Chapter. knights of CO.
lumbus. has announced that the annual
vesper and bened!ction service will take
place next Sunday night at $50 o'clock in
ST. Paul's Church. 10Th and Z streets
northwest. The services will he celebrated
by Rev. p. j. O'Connell, state chaplain,
assisted by the chaplains OF subordinate
councils, and the sermon will be delivered
by Very Rev. A. p. Doyle Of the Apostolic
Mission House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
Mai. Slime in Dayton, Ohio.

Maj j. II. Slime. president of the United
States Historical Society of this city, who
is travelling through the northwest and mid
die west in the interest of that organiza-
ton was in Dayton, Ohio, yesterday, and
presented Old Guard Post, G.. A r., of that
city with a picture of Lincoln and his pail
bearers. which has been placed on exhibit
ton in DAYTON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
Forfeited Collateral.

Sergeant Hodges of the sixth precinct and
several officers made raid last evening on
the house, barber shop and employment
agency of John Hale on @ street between
Sixth and Seventh streets northwest. Hale
was arrested and charged with keeping a
disorderly house. He left SIS collateral
for his appearance in the Police Court to-
day. but he failed to make his appearance
there today when the case was called.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
Case Nolle Pressed.

The charge of embezzlement against John
c. Wood, the automobile agent of this
city, was nolle pressed by Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Ralph Given in the Police
Court today. The request for this action
came from the prosecuting witness, Capt.
Peter c. Haines, jr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
Petition for Divorce.

Frederick ]. Sherrer through Attorney
Malcolm Hufty, has petitioned the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia 20 grant
him a divorce from Mary e. sherrer, to
whom he was married April Il. 1900. A CO.
respondent Is named.
Proceedings for divorce have been in
stftuted by Alice Parks, through Attorney
w. G. Smith, against Vergil Fl. Parks The
parties were married July 81, 1901, while in
Jefferson, Ind. A correspondent is named.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
Wedding Decorations Are Notable
for beauty when executed by Shaffer, 18th & I
Advertisement.
Chess League Formed.

The Departmental Chess League was
organized last evening at the rooms of
the Washington Chess Club. GA 18th
street northwest. officers were selected
and an organization perfected. Captains
for the various departmental teams were
appointed The president of the league Is
Mr.. F. B. Walker. and Mr.. C. III. Cross is
secretary. A meeting will probably be
held again soon to perfect some Of the
details of the organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
Southern Railway Announces

Re-establishment through sleepers to New
Orleans: leave Washington via Atlanta
1915 pm. daily; via Lynchburg, Bristol, etc,
1000 pm daily; this service having been
temporarily handled to Grand Bay and
Slidell, La. respectively: also resumption
sale through tickets to Texas points and
beyond via New Orleans and Shreveport
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
Housewives Speak With Pleasure

of NJ. p. Walker (store 22d and p gro
ceries on account OF their high standard in
quality. Specify Golden Brand Hams and
Bacon and Golden Leaf Lard. They are
exceedingly good-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
Anything for Salep

Advertise 1t In the Miscellaneous Column
for three days at cent q word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
Unusually Attractive Collection

of antique mahogany furniture, Sheffield
plate in all shapes. brass goods in androns,
tenders. wood boxes. candle sticks, &c, ele-
giant mirrors Louis Nv furniture, and
many beautiful articles for home decora-
ton, now on view at Brown K Tolson's Art
Galleries. 1863 II ST. NV. Sale next week by
catalogue. By all means you should see this
exhibition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26
Fire Scare.

A fire scare resulted this morning from
the burning of some paper and rubbish in
the rear of a vacant house at 1927 Massa-
chusetts avenue northwest. and an alarm
was turned In. There was no damage from
the blaze.