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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
IN BEHALF OF LACY.
Friends Of Colored Detective to Inter
view Commissioners.

The statement having been made that
the findings of the police trial board in the
case of Detective Henry Lacy will be given
final consideration by the District Commits
sioners within the next few days, several
delegations of business men are said to be
arranging to appear before the Commits
sioners in Lacy's behalf. 1t is also said
that Major Sylvester, recognizing the
fealty and value OF the services of the
colored detective has recommended that
the finding of the trial board be nlitiga ted.
The recommendation of that body is said
to be for dismissal from the police force.
The business men who moving in
Lacy's behalf say they believe the ma ter
should be disposed of by imposing a fine,
as has been done, 1t is claimed in cases of
greater magnitude.
Henry Lacy has been a member of the
Washington detective force for a long time.
and owing to his shrew<lness in working
up cases against cunning criminals he was
given the sobriquet of THE Dark Secret
Il is said he was the first colored metropol-
itan detective appointed in the United
States, and therefore occupied unique
position in police circles.
Several members OF Congress are also
said to be interested in Lacy's behalf and
a delegation of leading colored men will,
1t is said, wait on the Commissioners to-
morrow in an effort to have him retained.
They have prepared synopsis OF ms
record as a detective, and it includes his
work in breaking up the policy business
here and driving this form of gambling
beyond the confines of the District; his
mercy to two white girls OF respectable
parentage who were apprehended by him
on the charge of shoplifting; his shrewd-
ness in arresting the notorious Bliss Clark,
who entered the home of Mr.. Cressen, 9th
and C streets northeast and shot him Sc
riously in an alleged attempt at burglary;
II inttn nf he
shot and killed Marshall on the Pennsyl-
vania avenue bridge: the apprehension OF
the thief who robbed ten rooms at the
Marlborough, and other notable cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
EDw. A. EVANS, NEW DUTIES.
To Be Finger-Print Expert In Chicago
Police Department..

Mr.. Edward A. Evans. who was formerly
in charge OF the bureau of criminal ldenti-
ficatton at police headquarters in this city,
has been appointed to the important posi-
'fon OF finger print expert In connection with
the work of the police department of Chi
cago. He was superintendent of the national
bureau In this city from the time the 1850
ciation was organized until a few months ago.
when he went to Chicago The finger-print
method of identifying criminals is in vogue
in other countries. and the Police Chiefs
Association in this country has considered
the matter of using IT in connection with
the Bertfllion system. The appointment of
Mr.. Evans was the result Of competitive
examination In which sixteen applicants for
the position competed Although not yet
thirty years old, Mr.. Evans has been asso-
ciated with the police officials and detec
tives long enough to give him about as
wide an acquaintance In police circles as
that enjoyed by any official In the United
States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
ANNUAL MEETING.
st. Peters Commandery Elects odicers
and Presents Silver Service.

St Peters Commandery. No. 1874, r. c.
", Knights of st. John, held Its annual
meeting for the election of civic officers at
Jennings Hail, 3f4 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast recently. The military officers
were previously appointed.
Following are the civic officers for the
ensuing year: President. Joseph T. Jen-
nings: first vice president. John F. Gates:
second vice president. A. ]. Ronspies; re-
cording secretary, W. A. Mccoy; financial
secretary, William e. Jones; treasurer,
Lewis II. Lanmsn; board of trustees. w.
II. Cook. w. 8. Wise. F. A. Bailey, ID. 3.
Sheahan and b. f. Queen.
After the election President jennings was
presented with silver service by the com
mandery in commemoration of the anntver-
sary of his sixtieth birthday. He has been
member of the commandery since Its or
ganization over thirty-three years ago.
Refreshments were served by the lady
friends Of the commandery after the presen-
tstion to President Jennings of the silver
service. Rev. Father Boone Of the Church
OF the Holy Comforter made the presenta-
ton,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
CITY AND DISTRICT.

The burning Of some dry grass on va
cant lot adjoining 1896 18th street northwest
caused some uueasiness to people living IN
that vicinity yesterday afternoon. In or
der TO prevent the possibility of damage a
peighbor sent for a company OF the fire de-
partlnent and No. IL engine company re
sponded. No damage was caused by the
blaze.
Lewis Blackwell colored eighteen years
old. living at S01 10Th street northwest
called at the Emergency Hospital yester-
day afternoon and was treated for n stab
wound of the left side He told the police
that he was stabbed by another colored
man during a row in Shows row Saturday
night. His wound is not serious
Thomas Smith, colored forty-four wears
old, whose home IS CT 80 G street north
west, was treated at the Emergency Hos
pital this morning for scalp wound and
injury to his cheek. He told the police
he had been assaulted by two colored wo-
men who had used glass tumblers as
weapons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
National Union Election.

The annual meeting OF the Washington
Council No. 200, OF the National Union
was held last Friday evening. There was
good attendance, and the following of
hcers were elected for the ensuing year:
President. Peter W. Blazer; vice president.
rank c. Stratton: ex-president William
I. PiersOn: speaker. Wisdom d Brown;
secretary. Morris Thorne: financial score
tary. Richard d. Rush; treasurer, Frank
B. Curtis: chaplain, Thomas II. Dawson,
usher, J. Percy Myers; sergeant, John III.
Tllton; dOorkeeper, X. f Lewis; organist.
Ed Muth; trustees. Rowland c. Cheesman
Alfred J. Wagstaff and s. c. Smoot: dele
gates to cabinet. J. Percy Myers and r.
l1oranz; delegate 10 Immediate Relief AS
ISOLATION. Frank B. Curtis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
DENIAL OF REPORT.
Public Printer Has Not Ordered I'm
mediate Closing of Symposiums.

The published statement that Mr.. Charles
A. Stilings, the public printer, has issued
an order calling upon all the syInposfums in
the government printing office TO close up
their affairs today Is declared to be an
error. Mr.. Stillings has asked that list
OF all the delinquent borrowers from the
"syms" be furnished him by this evening.
Beyond announcing that these money lend
ing concerns must close UP their affairs at
the earliest practicable moment, and that
no further loans shall be advanced no time
limit has been set for their closure.
1t is also denied that the public printer
has issued an order against bill collectors
published
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Oyster Feast for No. 10 Engine Co.

An informal oyster supper was given
the members of No. 10 engine company in
the engine house at 10th and G southwest
last night by several of the business men
who have establishments in the vicinity
of the engine house, and an enjoyable
hour or two was spent. The oysters We're
served roasted and on the half shell, with
coffee. Cigars were also passed. Mr.. Chas.
Shaffer was the chef Besides the mem
bers of the engine company there were
present Chief Belt and Messrs. C. Brown,
AL Haight, Charles Shaffer and George
Stuart. The supper was given in recogni-
ton of the close race made by No 13 in
the competition for the Macfariand trophy
flag.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
The Present is No Time to Worry

over printing. Patronize Byron s. Adams,
the ''never-disappoint' printer, Ole 18th st.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
DEATH OF CAPT. SIMMONS.
Former Treasury Department Clerk
Stricken on His Way to Church.

Capt. John B. Simmons sixty-three years
old, former clerk IN the Treasury Depart
ment. dropped dead last night while on his
way to church with his wife. The captain
and his wife left their home at 7lS 10th
street northwest about $50 O'Clock. and
were In front of SOP Dist street when he
was stricken. He was taken into the house
in front of which he fell and death claimed
him a few minutes later.
Capt. Simmons came here from Rhode
Island about twenty years ago and. held a
position In the Treasury Department until
two years ago. when he resigned on ac-
count OF Ill HEATH He had been invalid
since he left the employ of the government
Coroner hewitt went to the house 21st
street and viewed the remains He heard
statements respecting the illness of Capt
Simmons and gave certificate OF death
from natural causes. TIE body was then
removed to the late home of the deceased
from where his funeral will take place
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Flowers and Potted Plants for Xmas.
Finest specimens. Blackstone. 14th & H.
Advertisement.
Anna Gordon Y Holds Meeting.

The regular meeting Of the Anna Gordon
"Y" was held at W. c. 7. u. headquarters
Saturday evening. This ''Y'' has a mem
bership Of thirty. Among the plans Of work
discussed was that of providing a Christ
mas box for every homeless and friendless
girl or woman in the city hospitals. Each
box is to contain a small turkey pie cram
berries, bag of candy. pair OF stockings
and testament, and Is to be adorned with
red ribbon and holly sprigs. Vstations by
the committee to the various hospitals is
to begin at once.
Contributions for the Christmas boxes will
be received by the president, Mrs A. Z.
Giles 900 M street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11

Women's handiwork, Ladies E1ch. ,s07 Vt.av
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11

The forty-second anniversary Of the or
ganizat'on of St Paul's A. NJ E. Church
was observed with appropriate services yes
terday, AT the morning service Rev. NJ. w
Traverse preached the sermon. In the after
noon short addresses We're made by Rev
Drs. J. c. Waters. NJ. w. Traverse, Revs
J. B. Warner ana John Hammond Prof
John c. Layton and Miss NJ Pattison sang
solos. At the evening services an excellent
program OF speaking and music was pre-
sented. Those who took part were Mrs
l.. a. Blagburn, Mrs. E. V. c. Williams. DIR.
G. Sumner Wormly, Prof. T NJ Dent. ]. 4,
Freeman, Mrs. Gabrielle Pelham Mr.
Il. Carson was present during the morning
service. Prof. Jeuuefar was master of cere-
monies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
The Gulliver-Swift Law Suits.

To the Editor OF The Star:
In the Star of December Q, appears an
excerpt from the "Athenaeum" entitled
Swift and Lemuel CULVER" 1t gives an
account of lawsuits between Lemuel Guilt
yer and Peter Swift, based on leases grant
ed in 1873, 1871, 1741, 1743 and 174S. The
excerpt states that in "Gulllver's Travels
Lemuel CULVER seems to allude to the
above actions in giving his experiences to
the king of Brobdignag.
Jonathan Swift, the dean author OF 'Gul-
lver's Travels" died in 1745 lost his MEM
DRY in TAO and was lunatic or torpid up
to his death. gave up literary labors In 1738
and "GulEver's Travels" appeared in 1928,
seven years before 1873. the first date of
the leases given. w. H. SINGLETON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Murdered Woman Lived Here.

The colored woman, Elsie Parker. who
was stabbed to death in New York Sat-
urday by William Williams. when she was
on her way to the police court to complain
against the latter for assault, formerly
Hved IN this city. Her stepfather, Gabriel
Nolan, lives at 1872 21st street northwest.
He called upon the police OF the third pre-
cinct last night and told them that the
name and description of the woman satisfy
him that she was his stepdaughter He
heard from her about month ago. He will
make an effort to have her body brought
here for interment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
LOST OPPORTUNITIES.
Theme Of Address Yesterday Before Y
M G. A. Meeting for Men.

Lost Opportunities was the subject of
an address delivered before large audi
ence of men yesterday afternoon at the
Belasco Theater, by Ora Samuel Gray OF
Amherst College, under the auspices Of the
Young Mems Christian Association. He
took as his text the story of Saul, the first
king of Israel, who was needless Of his
future until It was too late to mend his
ways.
He said Saul looked to God only in his
extremity, and then merely out OF spirit
of curiosity rather than with real faith.
Saurs appeal was unanswered, he declared.
because God cannot answer the appeals of
curiosity seekers. So when Sauls eyes
We're finally opened by the prophecy of
Samuel It was too late
The singing OF Mrs. William T. Read.
contralto. and Mrs. Charles T. Bard. So
prano, was a pleasant feature Of the meet
ing. Percy s. Foster conducted the song
service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
A RESIDENCE SOLD.
Chas. P. Stone Adds to His Massachu-
sets Avenue HOLDINGS.

Charles P. Stone of the firm Of Stone
& Fairfax has purchased the three-story
brick and stone dwelling No 2019 Massa-
chusetts avenue northwest, which adjoins
the house occupied by him as his residence.
No. 2021 The price paid was $4,000. 1t
is Mr.. Stones intention to remodel the
building and hold 1t for investment.
The lots owned by Mr.. Stone run through
to @ street, with frontage on that street.
The entire south side of the square is taken
up by four residences owned by Thomas
Walsh. Samuel Spencer, Miss Lttchfeld and
Mr. Westinghouse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Heptasophs Elect Officers.

The annual election OF officers of Column
bia Conclave, No. II, Improved Order Hep
tesophs resulted az follows: Archon. b. f.
Atherton; past archon, Stephen II. Ford;
provost. II. ]. Pirle; prelate, NJ. J. Cerson
secretary, Geo. NJ. Thomas (fifth term);
treasurer. VIM II. Hodges fifteenth termD;
financier. NJ. Korshet. NJ. D.; inspector, l.
III. Perslin; warder, E. II. Brown. sentinel,
p. J. ODea; trustees, !. s. Tomiinson. T..
]. Slattery; Vim. A. Knots; medical ex-
anliners. Chas. w. keyes, NJ. d.; w. ii.
Heron. NJ. D., and NJ. Korshet. N. ID.
After the election the members adjourned
to q nearby restaurant where a collation.
was enjoyed. Among others present were
Chss e. Allison, d. j. Mcnamara, Geo.
Campbell and John kisselefr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Assoo1ATED CHARITIES MEETING
A Number Of Seats Not Reserved and
Admission Will Be Free.

The officers of the Associated Charities
in charge of the annual meeting TO be held
tomorrow evening at the Church of the
Covenant announce that there will be a
number of seats in the church thrown open
for free admission of the general public.
While many reserved-seat tickets have
been issued to special friends OF the work.
there are number of seats which have
not been reserved. and these will be open
to whomsoever Is interested Az o'clock
all the reserved seats also will be thrown
open to the general public. The commit
tee wishes to urge that no one who desires
to attend the meeting shall be deferred
from coming by the fear that admission
will be restricted and seats aot be available.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Esther Chapter Election.

At the stated meeting of Esther Chapter,
o. e. S.. Thursday evening the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Worthy matron, Mrs Pearl B. Parsons:
worthy patron. Mr. Melvin A. Wertz; as
sociate matron, Miss Celia Atkinson; Sec
rotary Mrs. Charlotte M. Pine; treasurer,
Mrs Julia n. Streater; conductress. Miss
Hattie B. Crump; associate conductress,
Mrs. Emma e. Riley: trustees. Mr.. J. Ed.
Swaine, Mr.. Wallace Streater Mr.. N. B.
Fugitt; representative Easter Star Home,
Mrs. Julia Streater.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11

Toys. tinsel. snow, Internationally. 421 9th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
v. Baldwin Johnson,s Coal e1e 9th St
st. Paurs Church Anniversary

Don't he deceived. No dealer has or can
have better coal. Save the 5Oc.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Increase in Immigration.

The total immigration for all countries
for the six months ended October, aggre-
gates 545.14S, or an increase OF over 1oo.-
coo above the same period last year, and
an increase of per cent over 1903 OF this
total 81, 4S3 came from Russia. Nearly
1900 immigrants were debarred. During
the month Of October IS. T5S we're admitted
and 5S3 debarred. OF this total admitted
IL, 4SS came from Pussia-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Given License as Missionary

Rev. DR.. George w. Clinton, presiding
bishop of the sixth Episcopal district. has
appointed James W. Poe, of Metropolitan
Zion Church, this city, missionary with
in the bounds of the Philadelphia and Bal
timore annual conference OF the African
Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. This
conference district includes the states of
Maryland, Delaware. Pennsylvania. Dis
trlct Of Columbia and part of Virginia
In concluding his letter transmitting the
license, the bishop says: 81 trust your
years work may be successful and that
when You meet in the next annual con-
ference you may have a good report
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Funeral Of Mrs. Amelia II. Mott.

Services at the funeral of Mrs. Amelia
Huntington Mott were conducted by Bish-
op Henry Yates Satterlee yesterday after
noon at the Church of the Advent. I'd and
u streets northwest. Deceased was the
widow of former Justice Mott OF the United
States circuit court The pallbearers were
DR.. Alexander d. Coley, William Jenkins
J. A. Harlan. A c. Dunken and B. T. Tay-
Tor. Interment was in Rock Creek ceme-
terry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"The House OF Mystery, s1d
pm.
Belaseo-'The Winning Girl" SIS pm.
Chase'-The Hazardous Globe and po-
lite vaudeville, S:fo pm
Columbia-Mr. Henry w. Savage's grlnu
opera in The Valkyrie, 1870 pm
Kernan's-"The Kentucky Bellies, $40
pm.
Majestio-The Fays, S:15 pm.
Na,ional-"-The Pearl and the Pumpkin,
SIS DIN.
Convention Hall-Food Show by the f'e
tail Grocers' Protective Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Buried in Potter's Field.

The police of the ninth precinct were sum-
moned to the public dump on the Benning
road yesterday and shown parts of human
legs and feet that had been dumped there.
They examined the disrnembered parts, but
were unable to determine the question of
color. 1t is believed the dissected legs had
been dumped there by the driver of cart
who had removed them from the home of a
medical student. Later in the day the
parts of the legs and feet were taken to
the morgue to be buried In potters field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Conditions in Congo Free State.

Arrangements have been made for an adj
dress by Mrs. icy NJ. Waterbury of Bos-
ton national secretary of the Woman's
Baptist Foreign Missionary Society. before
the Missionary Circle of Calvary Church,
corner OF 9Th and H streets, Tuesday morn
Ing al IL o'clock. Her subject will be Con
ditions in the Congo Free State"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
FRACTURED HIS SKULL.
Thomas F. Ranney injured by Fall
From a Street Car,

Thomas F. Ranney whose address was
given as a05 Mclean avenue southwest. Is
under treatment at the Emergency Hos
pital for an injury to his head He was
riding on the rear platform OF the trailer
OF q 7th street car yesterday morning
shortly after II o'clock and when the car
reached Pennsylvania avenue he fell over
the rail-, striking his head against the
pavement The police patrol wagon was
summoned and the injured man was re-
moved to the hospital. 1t was found by
the surgeons that he had sustained a
slight fracture of the skull. This morn
ing at the hospital it was said that his
condition was not serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers ioi
Fort Monroe, Norfolk and all points south
every day I'm the year at $3.50 pm
Electric train from 18th street and Penn
syIvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly.
10 m to 3 pm. Arlington and ALEXANDRIA
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge for
Arlington. Fort Mger and Falls Church
half hourly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Cornell Men to Give Smoker.

The Cornell men of the city have ar
ranged to give a smoker next Wednesday
evening al O'Clock at tho University
Club. Mr.. Andrew D. White, the first
president OF Cornell and now ambassador
to Germany, will make an address. Mr.
White is also president of the American
delegation TO the peace conference at The
Hague, and his address will no doubt be
most interesting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Funeral Of Cant. Maupin.

The funeral services over the remains OF
the late Capt. Algernon T. Maupin took
place yesterday at his home IN STANDARDS
Vile. Va. The deceased was for many
years resident of Washington and his
death occurred recently in Johnson City,
Tenn, from stroke of paralysis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
CITY ITEMS.
Finest Xmas Fruit Cake.

Nothing better than Holmes delicious
home made Fruit Cake. 1t is thick with
fruit from top to bottom Everything used
in the making Is the best that can be had.
Any size cake you want at 25c. lb. Holmes
genuine homemade Pies are famous for
their deliciousness. Home-prepared mhce
and other filings. 20c each. Holmes
Bakery, LIST & L sts Phones K. I44o-1441.
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Sudden Death Of Joshua Carey.

Joshua Carey, colored, forty years old,
who lived at 215 Massachusetts avenue
northwest, dropped dead about 7:45 O'Clock
yesterday morning while working at the
wea Their bureau. He was employed there
as fireman. Coroner hewitt investiga ted
the case and gave certificate of death
from natural causes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Lecture on Chdist,s Divinity.

Rev. Julian X. Smith delivered the sec
ond Kirk fund lecture at the New Church
last evening. Mr.. Smith is the pastor of
the Thirty-fifth Street Church of the New
Jerusalem OF New York city. He sought
in his lecture to establish the absolute
divinity of Jesus Christ. as based on
Christ's own claim in the New Testament.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Chris. Handlers Pride of Virginia Port

absolutely the best tonic wine in existence.
75c. ut. only al 300 eth ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11

While on his way home yesterday morn
ing about 5 O'Clock Robert Gray, colored.
forty years old, fell upon the sidewalk at
Sth street and Market space and cut his
head The police patrol wagon was sum
moned from the first precinct and the In
jured man was removed 10 the Emergency
Hospital. He was able to go home after his
injury had been dressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Quarreled With Laundryman.

Lee Moy, a Chinese laundryman, had a
row with two colored men at his place OF
business. 11s eth street southeast, satur-
day night. when they calle dat his place
to see about getting their laundry The
Chinaman was painfully injured about the
face. and had TO go to a physician for
treatment,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11

The four-mont hs-old child OF John Porter
Of 800 V street northwest was found deau IN
bed yesterday morning about 4 O'Clock.
Coroner NeVitt was summoned to the house
because there had been no physician IN at
tendance during the last Illness of the child.
He found that death was due to natural
causes and gave certificate accordingly.