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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
Wills Filed for Probate.

BY the terms of the will OF Catherine
Donovan dated December 8. 1904. and filed
Late Yesterday afternoon for probate. the
following beQuest Is made to Miss Letitia
A. Humphreys: IAN the loans / made a,
the Office of Thos. e. Waggaman, amount
ing to $1,40O. consisting of seven notes
taken at different times from sJune. 1892
to June, 1908. These notes are now in the
hands OF William F. Mattingly. attorney,
for collection.
The will Of Alfred Ford dated October -.
1904 directs the following division of the
testator's estate. To his daughters, Ella s..
Ford and Mary K. Ford, he leaves each a
house In the town OF Northeast. Nd. and
to his son. John Ford. $3.50. His brick
yard lots in Northeast and portion of the
home farm left him by his father he leaves
to his children jointly. To a nephew. Ed
win Ford, is left life interest in some
real estate in Perkinsvile. Md The widow
Is to have premises No 312 I'd street south
east In this city. with an annuity Of 81 300
The residue of the estate is to be divided
among his three children
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
FUNERAL OF DIR. OSMUN.
1nterment Will Be Made at Easton

Ia.
The funeral Of Dr. Little c. Osmun will be
held at o'clock this evening from the home
OF his daughter. Mrs. Harry Wyckoff, 1906
Yale street northwest. Rev. George P. Will
son Of Assembly's Presbyterian Church will
officiate, and the remains will be taken to
Easton. Pa, for burial.
The death of DR.. Osmun occurred yester-
day at the residence OF his daughter, the
cause being debility due to advancing years.
The deceased was born In Warren county,
N. j., in 1882. He received his early educa-
ton in the schools Of his native state but
later took up the practice of medicine. Dur
ing the civil war he was surgeon in charge
or the government hospital at Alexandria,
Va. At the close of the war he returned to
New Jersey, where he resided until 1893, at
which time he came to this city to dwell
with his daughter, Mrs. Wyckoff, wife of
Harry WyckoH Of the War Department.
Prior to the civil war he took q course in
medicine in the Columbian University med
ical school. Of which Institution he was a
graduate, and later, during the civil war, he
saw much Of Washington life as surgeon Of
the Alexandria Hospital. having in the three
separate periods of his residence here wit
messed the development of the city from
ante-bellum time to the present. DIR. Os-
mum leaves only one child, Mrs. Wyckoff,
and other more distant relatives who are
residents of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Theodore Williams, colored ffty-fve
years old, of 1926 Virginia avenue south
west, became suddenly i'll while he was rid
Ing a bicycle on Delaware avenue between
u and streets southwest yesterday after
noon and fell from the wheel. The pitch
to the pavement resulted in injuries to his
head. He WIS taken TO the Emergency Hos
pital In their ambulance, where the in
Juries were dressed and he was treated
for his ailuelt. He is improving today
While working at the bottom of a der
rick at the new union station site yesterday
afternoon Robert Robinson, colored, Of
DednwOod, d. c., was struck on the head
by monkey wrench, which fell from the
top of the derrick He was taken to the
Casualty Hospital. The wound was found
not to be serious and Robinson was re-
leased from the hospital this morning.
John Farquhar, a grocer of 2O16 14th street
northwest, reported to the police yesterday
that some one had removed a front wheel
from his grocery wagon and carried 1t
away. Mr. Farquhar stated that he left his
wagon standing at the curb in front of his
residence last Wednesday night and the
wheel was stolen from the wagon at that
point.
Petello Stesano, an italian, thirty-five
years old. of LIST and II streets northeast,
who is employed by the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company, was struck by an east
bound passenger train No. 90 of the same
company about 7:30 this morning. near Uni
versity station. Brookland and badly
bruised about the body. He was carried to
the home of physician In Brooklsnd, D. c.,
and after receiving treatment went home
Samuel Keer. seventy-four years old of
ia 7th street southeast, fell at 4th and In
diana avenue northwest and cut his nose
He was taken to the Emergency Hospital in
an ambulance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
AMALaAMAr1oN EFFECTED.
Soldier Veteran Organizations to Have
Closer Relationship.

Action taken by the different branches
composing the American Veterans Of For
eign Service, an organization OF Spanish
war soldiers. sailors and marines who par
tcipated in foreign campaigns. at their
annual encampment. which began at Al
toona. Pa. last Tuesday. shows that the
movement set on foot In Washington some
weeks ago to bring about closer relation
ship among the various soldier veteran or
ganizations throughout the country is
bearing fruit
AT this gathering an amalgamation OF the
eastern and western branches of the Amer
lean Veterans was effected and was brought
about solely through the realization that
with the two forces Of over 4 600 men the
organization will be in better shape to
look after the interests of its members than
by standing divided. Mr.. William A
Hickey, member OF the American Veter-
ans of Foreign Service, who served in the
Philippine campaign in the same regiment
with Herbert o. Kelly Of Altoona, the newly
elected commander OF the consolidated Or
ganization, received q letter from the latter
today stating that an effort would soon be
made to locate branch of the growing Or
ganization in this city. Commander Kelly
also said that he was more than pleased at
the success of the movement to bring about
close relationship between all soldier bod
les.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
ALLEGES DISCRIMINATION.
Soldier Lodges Complaint Against
DAYTON, Ohio, Home.

Complaint has been made to the head
quarters Of the District Of Columbia De-
partment. Spanish War Veterans, by -Thos.
Cheek, naval veteran Of the war with
Spain. against the management of the Sol
diers' Home at Dayton, Ohio, and it Is
understood the matter will be presented to
the War Department. Cheek, who served
with Captain Sigsbee, under Admiral
Schley, in the Santiago blockade, alleges
that the government of the Dayton home
has Disseminated against Spanish war vet
Grams. He says last Saturday, when he
presented himself to the governor of the
home and handed that official his honorable
discharge from that institution, the gov
ernor called for a guard and had him
elected from the premises.
Mr.. Cheek who is now in Washington,
has certificates from the medical branch of
the Navy Department showing that he is
suffering from rheumatism and varicoceIe.
which incapacitates him from physical eff
fort. He has three honorable discharges
from the navy, and his discharge from the
Dayton home states that there is no known
reason why he should not be readmitted
to that institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
TO RESTRICT IMMIGRATION.
Resolution Adopted by National Coun-
Gil, United American Mechanics.

Before the final adjournment of tho Ma
tional Council. United American Mechanics.
yesterday afternoon. at Typographical Tenn
pie. a motion was adopted which pro-
vided for the presentation to Congress of n
resolution against promiscuous immigration
to this country. 1t was declared that this
action was aimed at 1.-THE dumping in the
United States of the vicious and other I'M
desirable classes OF foreigners. The petit
ton or resolution to Congress will be pre-
pared by the board of officers, consisting
of the national councillor, vice councillor.
junior ex-councilor. secretary and treasurer.
The officers OF the organization were In
stalled by the retiring national councillor.
William T. Mitchell of Wheeling, w. Va.
and several patriotic addresses on the birth
of the national anthem, THE Star Span
gled Banner" ninety-one years ago, were
made. and the meeting adjourned to meet
one year hence at Dayton, Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
Riviera Service to Be Resumed

The Riviera service of the Hamburg
American line between Genoa. San Remoa,
Monaco and Nice Monte Carlo will be re-
sumed January 10, 1906, and will be con-
tinued until May u. 1906 The steamer
Prinzessin Heinrich will be dispatched
from Genoa every Monday. Wednesday and
Friday and from Nice every Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday, and will make the trip
from Genoa to Nice. or vice versa, in less
than eight hours.
Travellers by the Mediterranean service to
Genoa will find this a most convenient route
to all the popular winter resorts for which
the Riviera is noted. In the estimation of
those who have tried both travel by rail
is not comparable to a journey thither upon
a swift. modern steamship. either In care
and comfort afforded the voyager or the
charming scenery presented en- route, the
trip being made entirely by daylight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
In Contact With Bridge Draw.

AS the tug James o. Carter was townx
the schooner Mary Francis. from George
town. where the vessel had unloaded her
cargo of lumber. to this city. the schooner
took a sheer as 1t was coming through the
draw on the Long bridge and, coliding with
the bulkhead. the anchor of the vessel
fouled the machinery of the draw so that
It could not be closed for about an hour.
The accident prevented the passage of the
electric trains to and from this city and
tied up wagon traffic over the bridge. When
the draw was finally closed there was a
string of vehicles three-quarters of a mile
long on each side the draw waiting to cross
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
District Fireboat's Mascot Dead.

The District fireboat Firefghter Is minus
a mascot and there is mourning among the
fire laddies aboard her. Nellie, the pet OF
the men the Ffrefghter. collie puppy
that gave promise Of developing into "a
handsome dog, is dead. She was but two
or three months DID, but was a playful lit
tie thing, ready to romp with the men at
any time. A day or two ago a fishbone
lodged in her throat, and in spite of the
efforts of DIR. Zlpp. the dogologst of the
crew, Nellie gave up the ghost and was
buried with all the honors due a fireboat
mascot.
The fireboat will not be without a good
luck bringer long, for as soon as Captain
Brown returns from his leave of absence
Rover, the old mascot, will also return
to duty. Rover claims Captain Brown as
his especial property and always takes his
annual leave with him. so that he can take
care of the captain and see that he returns
in safety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
Used All Kinds of Profanity.

Julia Johnson, young colored woman,
appeared before Judge ONeal in the Police
Court this morning and entered a plea of
guilty to a charge of profanity and disor-
derby conduct, preferred by Policeman
Davis of the third precinct. According to
the police, Julia was on 25th street north
east last evening indulging in all kinds of
profanity, and Policeman Davis sent her to
the station house. After the testimony had
been concluded this morning Judge O'Neal
entered a fine of So, with the equivalent of
fifteen days ON the farm If the amount
is not paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
Tug Damaged by Fire.

The tug Walter F. Meade Of Georgetown
is reported to have been somewhat damaged
by a fire day or two ago. The fire start
ed in her kitchen, and is supposed to have
been caused, 1t is stated, by an overheated
pipe and when the flames were discovered
they had just begun to burn freely. Quick
work on the part of the crew of the tug
soon extinguished the flames and no serious
damage was done to the vessel. The fire
occurred as she was lying at her wharf
in Georgetown harbor. 1t is said $3.50 will
put her in good condition. The Meade
has been in service the river for about
two years, and is owned by Georgetown
parties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15

A horse driven by Louis Alsaneare yester-
day afternoon ran away. The horse was
attached to carriage and belonged to
Troop e. 13th Cavalry, Fort Myer. At the
corner of sd and NJ streets northwest the
animal became frightened and ran, and the
jolting of the carriage threw the driver to
the pavement. He went on his way soon
after, however. The carriage was damaged
slightly,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15

Mrs. Ida V. Prtchard died at her home,
I01 4th street northeast yesterday as the
result OF stroke OF apoplexy which &C.
CURED the previous Tuesday night. Mrs
Pritchard had just returned from a visit of
two months TO Portsmouth. Va, and ap-
peared to be in excellent health. Her hus-
band, Stephen NJ. Pritchard, of the rural
free delivery, Post Office Department and
daughter Annie l.. Pritchard. survive
her. Her father. Charles G. Meade Is a
resident OF Capitol Hill. where the family
has lived for the past thirty years. The
funeral will be held at the residence on Sat
urday afternoon at o'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
Revenue Cutter Service Notes.

Assistant Engineer r. E. Wright, who has
been spending a thirtydays' leave of alb
sence ashore, has reported for duty aboard
the cutter VIM. Window, at Baltimore
Lieut.. H w. Pope of the revenue service
practice bark Chase has gone on a leave of
absence of thirty days, which he will spend
at his home in Virginia, and Lieut.. p. H.
Scott of the Chase will spend his month 8
leave In Tennessee.
Lieut.. Harry G. Hamlet is temporarily on
duty aboard the cutter VIM. Window as
executive officer. On the completion of the
cutter Apache he will join that vessel for
duty on the Galveston station
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
Death of F. Marion Norris.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BOYD'S, Nd, September 15.-Information
has been received here Of the sudden death
of F. Marion Norris. at st. Louis, Mo. No
particulars as to the cause of his sudden
taking Off have reached here yet Deceased
had been residing in st. Louis for short
time. He was a son of the late John r.
Norris of PoolesviIle. Mrs. william Hemp
stone of Poolesville is sister. The re-
mains are expected to reach GAINESVILLE to-
day for intermeiit this afternoon In Mon
ocacy cemetery, Beailsville. He was In his
thirty fifth year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
Both Given Sentence of Six Months

James E. Price and John Kane each
about fifty years of age, were before Judge
ONeal In the Police Court this morning
upon charges Of vagrancy, and at the con-
clusion of the testimony both were sent to
the workhouse for six months
Policemen Lynch, Boswell and McKeeyer
We're the complaining officers Policeman
Boswell told the court that he had done all
In his power to get Price to stop drinking,
but that as he was always asleep in the
parks of the neighborhood he placed him
under arrest.
While he was in the dock this morning
waiting for his case to be called Price was
seized with an epileptic fit and fell, strik-
ing his head against the railing. A severe
cut on his forehead resulted, and after
being given medical attention by one of the
physicians from the Emergency Hospital
he was presented in court together with
Kane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
Engineers Band at Lincoln Park

The United States Engineers Band, Julius
Hamper. chief musician, will render the
following concert program at Lincoln Park
this evening. beginning at 7:30 o'clock.
March, Colonial" Dowler: overture, Bar
Der of Seville" Rossini: clarinet solo. Fifth
Air Varie." Ringleben. by Corporal Schen-
ring: waltz Dorothy Vernon" Fox; seiec-
ton. 'Troyatore." Verdi: two-step. Happy
Heinie." Lampe: excerpts from THE Roll
licking Girl" Francis: vocal polka, THE
jolly Blacksmiths." Suckley; Star Span
gled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers TOT
Fort Monroe. Norfolk and all points south
every day In the year at $50 pm.
Trains leave District line station Tor
Chesape ake Beach at 8:25, II am, $3.50 ana
$40 pm.
Electric trains from 18th and Pennsylva-
MIA avenue for Mount Vernon hourly, 10 a.
m. 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 at 10 al m. and 2:S0 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
Launches In Winter Quarters.

The officials of the coast survey service
here have arranged to winter the coast sur
vey launches No. % and Inspector at Ben
uetts boatyard In this city. The launches
were overhauled at the yard early in the
spring and have been lying there through
out the summer waiting orders to be sent
away for service. The launches not being
needed, they will be taken from the water
and put under shelter at the boatyard until
the opening OF the next season, when they
will be put In service at some point on the
Atlantic coast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-'Lost in a Big CITY," S:15 pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. sis pm.
Columbia-"Simple Simon Simple" $40
pm.
Kernans-'"The Avenue Girls" 8:15 pm.
Lafayette-Mason and Mason in Fritz
and Snttz," S:16 pm.
National-Louis James in "Richelieu,
6:15 pm.
Chevy Chase Lake-Concert by United
States Marine Band. followed by dancing
Motion pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15

While John Lloyd, colored, of 1911 Church
street northwest was filling gasoline tank
in an automobile from can, at Sd and H
streets northwest, last night, the gasoline
became fgnited, causing a slight explosion.
Lloyd was burned on the face, but he was
able to go his way. The machine was
not damaged. 1t was owned by A. J. Gas
kins of Sth and d streets northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
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 90 cents per month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
I. o. o. F. at PHILADELPHIA.

800 for round trip via Pennsylvania rail-
road on September 15 16 and IT, good to re-
turn until September %. Extension of re-
turn limit to October can be had on
at Philadelphia. Frequent and ample train
service. Consult ticket agents for side trips
to seashore and for stop-overs at Baltimore.
advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15

Headquarters for Antiques.
The largest and most select stock in the
city BROWN & TOLSON, aucts, 400 H ST.
Sel3-4t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
An Appetizing Sunday Dinner

Is a certainty If the meats be selected at the
stalls of T. T. KEANE CO., 34-51 Center
mkt. and 8 Wholesale Row. Exceptionally
delicious Southdown Lamb, Smithfield Hams
and Breakfast Bacon. You Will find the
daily displays of meats interesting. Reason
able prices-prompt attention. Phone $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15

William Brown, thirty-five years old, of
345 l street southwest, a brakeman on the
Pennsylvania railroad, had the thumb of
his right hand badly mashed between the
bumpers OF two cars which he was coupling
at Benning late last evening. He was
conveyed to Providence Hospital in the
patrol wagon of the fifth precinct station,
where the injured member was dressed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
Professor, What's a SyIlogismp"

Easier made then explained, my boy
For instance, Faith removes mountains -
So does ''MAGUS;" and, by the way, it's
got mountain to move, a mountain OF
gold and silver ore. Deduction: Have faitf
in 'MAGUS.' "MAGUS' is a NINE! SOG
F st. NV. Rooms 1923 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15

James Chapman. colored was the victim
OF painful accident last evening while he
was at work loading some Iron at the new
union depot board fell on his foot from
some height, cutting of his big toe. He
was removed TO the Casualty Hospital. No
serious complications are expected. He lives
at 43 Pierce street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
CITY ITEMS.
A "spic and Span" Home Bakery.

The equipment of Holmes Home Bakery
Is new and modern and everything is kept
as clean as new PIN 1t is here that Holmes
genuine home made bread is made and
baked-the most nutritious and most deli
cious bread you can get. sc. loaf, delivered
fresh from oven to table. Finest homemade
Pies, zoe. each. Holmes Bakery, fst and Z
SITS. Phones E. 144O and 1441. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
Business Opportunities,

Many legitimate business transactions
have been made through advertisements
under heading of Business Opportunities in
the advertising columns of The Star. Tho
rate Is one cent a word each day IL the
notice is inserted three times
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15

Buy Your Groceries, Meats and Wines
from the Family Supply Co., 7th & H ne
seS-exSu 10ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15

Make It Point to Save Something
from your earnings. Start savings account
with banking dept. of Union Trust Co., 1414
+ st. go interest paid on all accounts
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15

Rogerson Specials. Spring Chickens,
15c.; sirloin steak, 121ac.; prime rib roast
10c. F. Rogerson & Co., 9th and La. ave- /
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
Riggs Market.
The MillerS

The Millers
will be there
with a full stock.
Ostmann home made sausage.
Loeffler's famous sausage.
Dove brand meats
Hams, shoulders, breakfast bacon.
Fresh and salt pork.
Pure leaf lard.
Fresh Clipped beef
Cooked ham and tongue n speciality
1t" Stall No. Al, Riggs Market
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
Excellent Quality, Delicious Butter.

If you'd enjoy good butter order a 5-Ib.
box of Shuffie's Special Elgfn Creamery. It $
pure sweet and appetizing. 800 Center mkt,
B st. wing, phone NJ. 1896; also 1879 N.
Liberty mkt, phone M. 33O5.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
With Impure Drinking Water

Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate; destroys
the germs of typhoid and other fevers;
makes a refreshing and cooling summer
drink.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
New Branch Star Office.

VIM. B. Holtzclaw newsdealer, 1705 Pa
ave-, will receive advertisements for The
Star at regular rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15

Right Tailoring at the Right Price.
Gatchel Tailoring wins praise from dis
eliminating dressers, Suits to order, $25. Fit
or no pay. 1905 + st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
Baltimore and Return. S1.25.

Via Pennsylvania railroad, every Saturday
and Sunday. all trains except Congressional
Limited.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
At Sloan's 14O7 G St., Tomorrow.

Auction sale of upright piano, office and
parlor furniture, carpets, etc, from private
homes at Sloans, 1407 G St, tomorrow at
10 am, without reserve.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15

You Can Now Buy Loose-Leaf
Account Books at factory prices. Hodges
makes them at his bookbindery. 42O-22 11th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15
Baltimore and Return.

Baltimore and Ohio r. r.
h Every Saturday and Sunday, S125. All
Limited" Hourly service week days
1 Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-15

$4,000 Standard Oak Drop-Head
Machine, SIG. Oppenheimers 514 9th NV. 1