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Evening star., 1905-09-20
WANT RETURN FOR FRANCHISE.
Fight for Right Of Way Arouses Vir'
ginia Residents.

Virginia residents and property owners
along the Washington. Arlington and Falls
Church electric railway have been aroused
by the report of the meeting of the board
of supervisors of Alexandria county Mon
day night, at which an effort was made to
secure a grant of right of way to the
road under which 1t can cross the Highway
bridge into Washington, as published ex-
clusiyely in The Star yesterday. number
Of citizens have discussed the matter, and
decided that they want something more for
the valuable franchise than a guarantee Of
passengers being landed on the Washing
ton side of the Potomac
A movement Is on foot for meetings at
every important center along the road to
consider how to secure the fairest terms
In addition to a certainty Of transportation
into Washington. some assurance is wanted
from the road that a reasonable maximum
fare for each important station and a small
maximum interval of time between trains
will be maintained.
Another matter that will be considered
at some Of these meetings will be the serv-
ice across Aqueduct bridge. The tracks
of the Old Dominion road have been laid
on the west side of this bridge for nearly
year occupying the footway on that sde
1t Is alleged, almost to the exclusion Of
pedestrians. An effort will be made to
learn from the War Department why the
public is deprived of the use of the bridge.
Evening star., 1905-09-20
NO DECISION REACHED.
Case Of Principal Swartzel Still ye-
fore Board of Education.

Mr.. ]. Holdsworth Gordon president Of
the board of education, stated today to a
Star reporter that the board has not yet
acted on the case of Principal Mosheim F. f.
Swartzell Of the Eastern High School, and
will not do so prior to the hearing to be
granted Mr. Swartzell tomorrow evening.
In reference to the publica ton that Cap
ftol Hill has been given to understand
that Mr.. Swartzell will be permanently re-
tained in his present position have abso-
lutely nothing to say" President Gordon
added. LAS the board of education has
not acted on the case no official statement
can be made in reference to the issue
Anything that any individual member OF
the board might say in advance Of action
by that body would of course, be merely
the personal views of the particular mem-
Der speaking. and worth just that much"
At the Office of Mr.. A. T. Stuart. super
intendent of public schools, in the Franklin
building, 1T was explained this afternoon
that while the supervising principals have
submitted their reports, the total enroll
ment In the schools will not be accurately
known for several days yet, as all the
figures must be verified The school ma
chinery is running smoothly and the studies
are now well under way.
Evening star., 1905-09-20
CLOSING SESSION.
Daughters Of America Elect Officers
and Adjourn.

The last session Of the convention Of the
State Council OF the Daughters Of Amer
lea, which has been held behind closed
doors. came to close last evening with q
short business session, after which q social
session followed. At the business session
the officers for the ensuing year were elect
ed as follows: Mrs. NJ. E. Skaggs Of 713
Waalack place northwest Of Harmony
Lodge, No. 10. state councillor; Mrs Flor
ence Boteler. Council No. 1, associate state
councillor: Mrs. Louise Schwenk, Council
No. 8. state vice councillor: Ne Rose Lam
ham, No. 16. associate S Ie councillor;
G Q: Bohrer. No. 13. Sc. .etary; Mrs. Lizzie
u. Thompson, No. H. treasurer; Miss Annie
Manuel, No. Z, conductor: Mrs. Ella Her
bert, No. s. warden: Mrs. G. Evans, No. 2,
inside sentinel; Mrs. Annie Lyles, No. 2,
outside sentinel; Edw D. Schwenk. No. H.
chaplain; Mrs. L. NJ. Milstead, No. 3, ma
tfonal representative for two years: Charles
Fl. Miller, No. 9. national representative for
five years; Mrs M. c. Sweeney. No. 8; Mrs.
F. e. Miller, No. 2, and Mrs. Emma Poland,
members Of state judiciary.
Five delegates to the national convention
Of the order, which will be held in Boston
beginning October 3. were elected as fol-
lows: Mrs. L. M. Milstead. Mrs. Elizabeth
Pulliam Mrs. Florence Smith, Charles II.
Miller and N. 8. Tyler. These delegates will
do all In their power to elect Mrs. Elizabeth
Sewell Of this city to the office Of national
councillor. the highest Office in the order.
s. N. Meyer presented to the council
large silk flag, to be again presented to the
subordinate lodge having the greatest In
crease In membership during the past quar-
ter the winner to be determined about Oc-
tober 1.
Evening star., 1905-09-20
WIRES TO GO UNDERGROUND.
Postal and Western Union Complying
With Law

W. c. Allen. electrical engineer. informt 4
Commissioner Macfarland today that the
Western Union and the Postal Telegraph
companies were making rapid progress in
their preparations for putting their over
head wires in underground conduits. The
pole line on 18th street, which has been
the subject of SO much criticism, will be
one of the first to come down.
Mr.. Allen also reported that the Chesa-
peake and Potomac Telephone Company
was continuing to put its street wires un-
derground as rapidly as possible and with
out limiting itself to the area prescribed by
the act of Congress within which it must
make the change. Commissioner Macfar-
land, who has been endeavoring throughout
his administration to get all Of the over
head wires off the streets and who was In
strumental in getting the necessary .legis-
lation from Congress, is very much gratiied
at the prospect of the early accomplish
ment of his desires.
Evening star., 1905-09-20
MAKES A WEAK DEFENSE.
William F. Williams Took Garment
because They Looked Pretty"

William F. Williams Took Garments
because They Looked Pretty"
William F. Williams, colored had to face
two charges Of larceny in the Police Court
today, one for taking quantity Of clothes
from Masanao Hanihara, third secretary
of the Japanese legation, and another for
taking knife from his employer, Calvin
Deviin. Judge Kimball was convinced OF
the guilt of Williams and imposed a fine Of
S35, in default of which the defendant will
occupy a room in the District Jail for the
next los days.
Williams was arrested In Southwest
Washington while engaged IN running
bargain sale of car tickets in the street.
Offering nine for quarter. Sergeants Pie
mons and Wilson struck the bargain coun-
ter and placed Williams in custody Pre-
cinct Detective Mullen of the sixth precinct,
who was assigned to the case, noticed that
Williams was wearing clothes Of the latest
cut, and he suspected that they were not
obtained honestly It was then found that
Williams had worked where Mr.. Hanihara
roomed, and that the clothes belonged to
him. Other articles were also missing and
recovered. A knife was also found on VIII
liams, which, It Is said, belonged to Calvin
Devlin of 1907 H street northwest. where
the prisoner had been working the day be-
fore his arrest.
this man for?" asked Judge Ktmball of the
defendant when the latter took the stand.
II didn't mean to keep them, judge. was
the rather weak defense. But just put
them on cause they looked pretty, and L
expected to return them the next day."
Evening star., 1905-09-20
Columbia commandery Drill.

The first regular drill by Columbia Com
mandery. No. q knights Templar, In prep
atation for the field day to be held next
month by all the communicates OF this
jurisdiction, took place last evening at the
Washington Light Infantry Armory. under
the guidance of the adjutant of the COM
mandery. John ]. Costinett, With quite a
large number of members of the organiza-
ton present. Capt. Gen. Fl. w. Thomas
and Thomas B. Walker acted as right and
left guides. respectively -
The eminent commander, David H. Fen
ton, was present and addressed the Sir
knights on just what to expect when they
present themselves on the field for inspec-
ton and review. after which Mr.. Costinett
put the members present through the COM
piete program of movements, much to the
qualification of Eminent. Commander Fen
ton and the other visitors.
After the exercises were concluded all
present were invited to partake of the re-
freshments served by the committee.
Evening star., 1905-09-20
GONE 10 BALTIMORE.
Veteran Firemsn Close Their Season
Of Sightseeing Here.

The members Of the Veteran Volunteer
Ftremen's Association of Charlestown.
Mass..l inspected every nook and corner of
Washington yesterday and departed this
morning early for Baltimore. where they
will spend the remainder OF the week.
From early morning until late last night
the veterans pursued their task OF seeing
the capital Of the nation. They returned
from Mount Vernon early yesterday after
noon aid then dispersed to the four corners
OF the District. Many OF them went to Ar
lington and Fort Myer. and others visited
the navy yard. the Soldiers Home and the
public buildings. The veterans were met by
volunteer firemen's organization OF Balti-
more on their arrival there this morning
and the schedule called for parade behind
a band. An entertaining program has been
provided for the visitors by the Baltimore
veterans.
Evening star., 1905-09-20
SUDDENLY EXPIRES
ANDREAS LOEFFLER A VICTIM
OF HEART FAILURE.
Deceased Was Prominent In Business
row Under Masonic Auspices.

Andreas Loeffler. who held prominent
place in local business circles for many
years, died suddenly of heart failure at 5
o'clock yesterday afternoon at his home on
Brightwood avenue. He was apparently in
perfect health until the day Of his death.
Yesterday morning before he had returned
from hunting trip on the Patuxent river,
whittier he had gone with friends early
Monday morning. he complained Of slight
shortness of breath, but this was not re-
garded as at all serious. Upon his return
yesterday afternoon he said he did not care
for any dinner. and while Mrs. Loefier was
getting cup of tea for him he went to his
bed room to rest A few minutes later his
daughter, Mrs Thomas E. FARRELL, found
him lying prostrate upon the floor Of the
room. A physician was summoned at once
and pronounced him dead from, heart fall
ure.
Funeral services will be held over the re-
mains of Mr.. Loeff1er at 4 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon at his late home. Rev. James
Evening star., 1905-09-20
Band Concert.

The United States Marine Band, William
II. Santelmann. leader. will give the follow
ing concert program at United States ma
rine barracks tomorrow evening, beginning
at o'clock:
March. THE Diplomat Sousa
Overture, Poet and Peasant" Suppe
Solo for cornet, "Quant 10 t. Amo" Satta
Waltz 'The Debutante". Santelmann
Sextet from Lucia" Donizetti
Second Leader Smith, Musicians Level
lyn, Stone, Brearton. Giovannini,
MeIntire.
Grand fantasia, III Trovatore," Verdi
Pilgrim chorus and Evening Star song
from 'Tannhauser' Wagner
THE Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1905-09-20
Skin
Hunno1'.
Impossible to Get Employment, as
Face and Body Were Covered
with Itching Sores-Scratched
Till Flesh Was Raw-Spent Hun
dreds of Dollars on Doctors and
Hospitals and Grew Worse.
CURED BY GW1T0GWRA
ON five WEEKS.

'.since the year 1894 have been troubled with
a very bad Of eczema which I have spent
hundreds Of dollars trying to cure and went to
the hospital but they failed to cure and 1t was
getting worse all the time. Five weeks ago my
wife bought box Of Cuticura Ointment and one
cake OF Cuticura Soap. and am pleased to say
that am now completely cured and well.
"It impossible for me to get employment.
as my face. head, and body were covered with 1t.
The eczema nrst appeared on the top Of my head.
and 1t had worked all the way around down the
back OF my neck and around to my throat, down
my body and around the hips. It itched 30 I
would be obliged to scratch 1t. and the Hesh was
raw.
IT would first wash the affected parts with
warm water and Cuticura Soap. and then apply
Cuticura Ointment and let 1t remain all night,
and in the morning would use Cuticura Soap. /
am now all well, which all my friends can testify
to. and I will be pleased to recommend Cuticura
to any and all persons who wish a speedy and per-
manent cure Of skin diseases. (signed) Thomas NJ.
Rossiter 200 Prospect Street. East Orange, N. j..
Mar. 30. 1905"
Evening star., 1905-09-20
CITY AND DISTRICT.

While riding a bicycle on New Jersey
avenue near f street yesterday afternoon
Richard E. Jones. forty years old, living
at 1913 e street southeast, was attacked
b. dog belonging to Mrs. Maria Smith
of SO New Jersey avenue northwest.
He was bitten on the leg by the canine
and painfully wounded The animal will
be killed.
Last night about $50 o'clock No. engine
company went to Kings Palace S18 7th
street northwest, because of a slight blaze
in the vicinity of an electric light globe.
No damage was caused.
Robert Kern, twenty-eight years old, liv-
ing at 612 9TH street southwest, was treated
at the Emergency Hospital this morning
for an injury to his head. He told the
physicians that while near Louisiana ave-
nue. and 10th street an Italian had struck
him with a whip.
William @. Jones. colored, ffty-seven
years old. employed on the schooner VIII
liam Dutton. was brought to this city on
the steamer Arrowsmith this morning and
taken to the Emergency Hospital for treat
ment. He had received an injury while
working on the schooner at Nomini, Va
Elk Grove-an appetizing, delicious butter
Evening star., 1905-09-20

Joseph Crawford. forty-five years old,
who says his home is in Pittsburg. COM
planned that he was sick when found in an
alley near 9th and II streets northwest last
night. He was taken to the Homeopathic
Hospital, where the physicians found his
Illness was not of serious nature.
Evening star., 1905-09-20
Liehthouse Service Notes.

The officials Of the fifth lighthouse dis
trict have given notice that Albert J. Loma
assistant keeper of the Cobb Point Bar
lighthouse on the Potomac river has re-
signed and Charles F. Hayden has been ap-
pointed to fill the vacancy.
Lightship No. II. one Of the station ships
for Diamond Shoal service, is at a Balti-
more shipyard to have her old smokestack
removed and replaced with a new one. AS
soon as this work Is completed the vessel
will be docked to be fitted with new pro-
peller and to be made ready TO take her
place in the Diamond Shoal. relieving No
72 about October l.
Evening star., 1905-09-20
Arrives From Trinidad.

The three-masted schooner Herald, laden
with asphalt from the lakes Of the material
at Port of Spain in the Island of Trinidad.
was brought up the river yesterday after
noon by the tug Peerless of Baltimore and
anchored off Alexandria, In order that the
marine hospital surgeon. DR.. Arthur Snow
den, might go aboard her and make an in
spection before allowing her to come UP
the river to this city. No sickness was
found aboard her and the tug James o.
Carter brought her up to Georgetown and
docked her at the paving company wharf.
The schooner sailed from Trinidad about
two weeks ago and had. II Is stated, rather
.. fast trip up the coast. She has about 900
tons OF the material aboard. and is the first
asphalt-laden vessel 10 come into port here
for several months.
Evening star., 1905-09-20
Hodges Goth Century Loose-Leaf

account books are made right here in Wash
ington and sold at factory prices. Hodges
Bookbindery, 42o-22 11th st.
Evening star., 1905-09-20
COMING PARADE AND REuN1oA.
Plans Of the Blue and Gray for Wash
ingtou Event, 1905,

Members OF the District Of Columbia COM
mittee Of the Blue and the Gray. a national
organisation. which was formed In this city
several months ago. today received from
Rev. E. Henry Byrons, the organizer OF the
movement. report relative to the proposed
reunion and parade Of former Union and
confederate soldiers, to be held in Washing
ton. He says the plan now Is to hold a
meeting OF the members of the association
at Atlanta. Ga. next March or April. At
this meeting plans will be laid for the larger
display and parade here in 1906.
we Intend to make great event of it,
said Rev. Mr.. Byrons In his letter Of in
struction. The Spanish War Veterans, the
Sons OF Veterans and all soldier and semi
military organizations will be urged to join
with US In the demonstration. At the At
lanta meeting the national committee will
request President Roosevelt to deliver the
opening address. In the state OF Georgia.
In the town of Fitzgerald, we have vet
eran association OF the Blue and the Gray
with over two hundred members, equally
divided between men in blue and men in
gray. We have another at Palatka, Fla.
ana still another at Petersburg, Fla. which
was organised this summer by Can't T. S
Chase, past department commander Of the
e. A. X. These organizations propose to
body.
I'm the grand parade ana review at the
capital" continued Mr.. Byrons, II can say
as member of the Sons of Veterans, that
our society will be largely represented"
Gen. Julian 8. Carr OF Durham, N. c., a
veteran of the confederate army, who is
chairman of the national committee Of the
Blue and Gray. has invited the District of
Columbia committeeman to attend the At
lanta meeting. The local representatives
are: Col. William Edgar Rodgers, repre-
senting the Union veterans; Capt. John M
Hickey. representing the confederate SOL
diers, and Capt j. Walter Mitchell, repre-
senting the soldiers of the war with Spain.
Evening star., 1905-09-20
EXCURSIONS.

The swift steamers Of the Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat Company which
sail from this city at $50 every evening
constitute a most enjoyable route to "Old
Point and Norfolk. They are unsurpassed
in their appointments and have a wide
spread reputation for the excellence of
their cuisine. Railroad connections are
made daily at Norfolk for all points south,
and also with steamers for Boston and
New York.
With the special rates in force via the
Southern Pacific Company, a trip to the
Golden West" is possible even for persons
OF limited income Reduced-rate tickets to
Portland are offered which give stop-over
privileges in California. In addition to q
choice of return routes. This arrangement
permits one to see the wonders of Califor-
MIA and the Lewis and Clark fair at one
time. Personally conducted tours to Cali
fornia at special rates are also well-known
features of this route. These are made
direct without change in the company's
special tourist sleeper trains. A. j. Poston
general agent, is located at oil Pennsylva-
mia avenue, at which office complete details
of these trips may be had. The uptown Of
flee is at 705 10Th street.
Evening star., 1905-09-20
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Those leaving the city should have
The Star sent to them by mail in or
der that they may keep informed
about Washington affairs. In most
instances The Star will be at the
breakfast table the next day and give
all OF the news from Washington OF
the day before. The address may be
changed as frequently as desired. The
price OF The Star by mail daily and
Sunday is GO cents per month.
Evening star., 1905-09-20
Car and Wagon Collide

James Miles. fifty-six years old. a resi-
dent OF Damascus. Montgomery county,
Md, figured In an exciting accident on
Brightwood avenue near Battle cemetery
last night about o'clock when a street
car crashed into his wagon. The vehicle
was demolished and the horse seriously In
Jured. Miles received two lacerated wounds
OF the scalp and was taken TO Garfield
HOSPITAL for treatment.
Evening star., 1905-09-20
Last Rites Performed.

Most impressive services attended the in
terment recently, at Arlington cemetery, of
John W. Dutton. After a brief service at
his late residence, S21 North Capitol street,
which was conducted by Rev. John NJ. Gill
and George w. Honey, the I. o. o. F.. the
U. V. U. and the G. A. R. conducted joint
ritualistic services at the cemetery. Two
members Of each organization acted as pail
bearers.
After the body had been buried three
volleys were fired by a detail Of soldiers
from Fort Myer, and taps sounded.
The assemblage was then dismissed with
the benediction.
Evening star., 1905-09-20
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers fos
Fort Monroe. Norfolk and all points south
every day in the year at $50 pm.
Trains leave District line station for Ches-
apeake Beach at 0:25. IL am, 23O and o:3O
pm.
Electric trains from 18th and Pennsyl-
vania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly, 10
am. to 8 pm. Arlington and Alexandria
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station Aqueduct bridge for
Arlington. Fort Myer and Falls Church half
hourly.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon leaves 7th street wharf at 10 am.
an6 2:3o pm.
Evening star., 1905-09-20
"The Milliouaire Detective. /,

The Millionaire Detective" by Charles E.
Blaney and Howard Hall. will be seen next
week at the Academy. This will be the
first appearance Of the play in Washing
ton. Howard Hall is the star as we'll as
the co-author Of 1.-THE Millionaire Detec-
tive" which has four acts and seven scenes,
1ull OF excitement, deeds of heroism, some
Wlckedness and plenty Of local color, and
into which enough of the sensational has
been woven to make it quite stirring
Evening star., 1905-09-20
Hull to Be Inspected.

Before the harbor police boat Vigilant is
ready for service again. after she is equip
ped SO as to comply with the regulations
for passenger-carrying vessels, of the
United States steamboat inspection service,
she will be hauled out on Benefits railway
for an examination of her hull and the
cleaning and painting OF the portion under
water. Another wheel. for winter service
in the ice, WILL 1t Is stated. be put on the
Vigilant while on the railway. When the
boat will be ready for service again is not
known.
Evening star., 1905-09-20
Funeral Of Maj. Robt. Montgomery.

Funeral services over the remains of the
late Maj Robert II. Montgomery. U. s. A..
retired, will be held tomorrow afternoon at
his late residence. 2o2I Q street northwest
The interment will take place at Arlington
Major Montgomery died yesterday morning
after several weeks illness He entered
the army as volunteer during the civil
war and remained In the service after the
close of the war. He was retired in 1850
al his own request
Evening star., 1905-09-20
Granulated Sugar, Sc. per Lb.;

Perfection Tea, 5Oc.; Everybody's Coffee,
16c. Pota toes. 7oc. bu.; 4 White Fat Mack
erel for 25o.; Cal Hams. >s1ac.; Reg. Hams,
1212c. Sweet Potatoes 30c. PIX; Large
Pickles, 10c. doz.; Oyster Crackers, &C.,:
Snaps. &C.; Lemon Cakes, &C.: or. Lunch
Crackers. 75ac.; Prepared Ham. 1211c.
Bologna. 71sc.; Best Flour. s525 bbi, SI.40
A-bbl sk 35c. trial SIX: ''Old Time flour,
$4.75 bbl.. $1.2O A-bbl. SIX, Soc trial SIX. J.
T. D. Pyles' stores, including 94S La. ave.
se2O-6t
Evening star., 1905-09-20
REVISION OF STREET NAMES.
in Anacostia to Be Soon
Rectffied.

The question of naming streets in Ana
costa will be taken up probably some time
next month, and an effort made to correct
the existing confusion due to the fact that
some streets are known by more than one
name.
A statement to this effect was made at
the District building yesterday afternoon.
when the matter was again brought to the
attention of the Commissioners in an anony-
nous communication. The writer objected
particularly to Pleasant street being also
known as Grant place
Evening star., 1905-09-20
Moore & Hill (Inc.), TIT 14th st.
1--WE sell and rent houses Money to loan.
advertisement.
Name 10 Be Changed.

in response to several recent requests
Engineer Commissioner Biddle has stated
that he sees no reason why the short
thoroughfare connecting North Capitol and
1st streets between M and N streets north
west should retain the name Van street.
Accordingly he has asked that residents of
the community suggest more suitable
title.
Evening star., 1905-09-20
Upset by an Auto.

Robert Williams. sixty years old. living
at 1912 X street northwest, was knocked
down by an automobile operated by A. ].
Fox last night while crossing Pennsylvania
avenue near the intersection of 14th street.
He was not injured and was able to depart
without assistance.
Evening star., 1905-09-20
Columbia Theater.

''The Truth Tellers" will be presented at
the Columbia Theater next week under the
management Of Fred C. Berger Mr.. Berger
has provided a company Of twenty-four peo-
pie, including. besides Miss Fealy. Orme
Galdara. Sheldon Lewis. John Denton, Al
fred Hudson, Robert Rogers. Palmer Col
Inns. Prince Miller, Frank Mcdonald,
Blanche Moulton, Louise Mcintosh. Esther
Lyon. Frances Nordstrom and four clever
children.