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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Held for Action of Grand jury.

Charles Jones, eighteen years of age, was
arraigned before Judge Kimball in the
Police Court this morning upon a charge OF
forgery, and after entering plea of not
guilty, examination was waived and bond
was fixed al 500 to await the action of the
grand jury.
1t is alleged that the boy entered the
office of the coal firm of L. Tomlin & Bro.
on 18th street northwest several days ago
and after ordering half ton of coal to be
sent TO his aunt, who lived near, presented
in payment a check for $21f5, payable to
and indorsed by Emma V. Hodgkiss.
The young lady cashier became suspicious
and called the third precinct station by
phone, notifying the officers. A policeman
appeared in few moments and placed the
boy under arrest. 1t is stated that he ad-
mitted that the check was forged and that
the name of the indorser upon the check
was fictitious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
MIND DERANGED.
John Dent, Colored Janitor, Sent to
HOSPITAL for Insane,

John Dent, colored, who has been en-
ployed as janitor in the executive offices at
the White House. was sent to st. Eliza
beth's Hospital for the Insane today, the
police surgeons having declared him TO be
of unsound mind. Dent. who is thirty-nine
years old, came here from Atlantic City
about nine months ago and was given the
position at the White House, while his wife
was employed as cook at the house of Mr..
William Loeb, private secretary to Presi-
dent Roosevelt. Dent was at his home
Church street last night creating trouble
by his strange conduct He seemed to i'm
agine he was going to entertain friends, al
though his furniture had not yet reached
there. He asked Policemen Buckingham
and McGrath for the loan of a corkscrew.
The police told him they would get him
one if he would accompany them, and ne
willingly went with them to the station. He
was examined by the surgeons this morn
ing, with the result stated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
ASSISTS IN DEFENSE.
Central Labor Union to Afford Protec-
ton to Men Under CHARGES

The officers and members of the Central
Labor Union decided at a recent meeting
10 iend Its moral support to the defense of
three members of the upholsterers' union
who are under indictment for consDiracy
for an alleged attempt to prevent a nom
union man from working in the District.
committee has been appointed by the
central body to look into the matter and
it is understood that if necessary funds
will be provided by that organization to
make fight against the prosecution which
is promised from the situation. The COM
mittee is composed of C. A Pfau, H. T.
LIE Clair and Milford Spohn, and they have
been directed to cooperate with the up
holsterers' union in defending the men,
The union men under indictment are
George b. Johnston, George Alderman and
Henry Nolda, all members of the uphol-
stererS local. A true bill was returned
against them by the grand jury on Febru-
airy u, and on March they pleaded not
guilty. Each of them was required to give
a bond of $500 for appearance for trial.
They are represented by Attorneys RalSton
& Siddons, and the governments case has
been in charge of Assistant United States
Attorney MullOwny.
They are charged with conspiracy to de
StTOy the effect of free competition in the
price and value of labor and to coerce
and ConStrain the other upholstererS' and
by threats and violence compel them to
join and become members of branch OF
the Upholsterers International Union of
North America. conspired to prevent per-
sons not members of the local union and
not complying with it's requirements from
working.
The man who is alleged to have been
intimidated is said to be Ernest A. Nauck.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Changes in Police Service.

Upon the recommendation of Major Syl-
vester, Capt. Isaac Pearson and Lieut..
Michael Byrnes are relieved from further
service as members of the metropolitan
police trial board and Capt. John A. Swim
dells and Lieut. II. B. Elliott are designated
to serve in their stead.
Major Sylvester has recommended that
George X Carroll, private of class /. be
transferred to the position of desk sergeant
in the metropolitan police force, vice Fergu-
son. removed and that Samuel l. Young
be appointed private of class i, to MI the
vacancy caused by the transfer of Carroll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
POWER OF PRAYER.
Rev. Albert Evans Theme at Evan
gelistic Service.

Rev. Albert Evans, pastor of the Metro
politan Presbyterian Church, preached last
evening at the second of the series of evan
gelistic services being held In the Assem-
bly's Presbyterian Church under the au-
spices of the Washington city presbytery.
Mr.. Evans subject was the power of
prayer in the church and in the individual
life.
The individual without prayer" he said.
rs powerless factor in the growth of
the church, and the church in which there
is no prayer is of no effect as an aid in
the development and spread of Christianity.
What is needed in the world today is less
of the mad rush for silver and gold and
more consecrated Christian lives"
Rev. Joseph T. Kelly of the Fourth Pres
byterian Church. made a special appeal to
the unconverted at the close of the sermon,
resulting in many requests for prayer.
The sermon this evening will be preached
by Rev. DIR. Teunis s. Hamlin, pastor of
the Church of the Covenant. There will
be special gospel singing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Port Arthur Pictures.

The last lot of negatives received by the
Vitagraph Company of America from their
war correspondent James Hamilton, in
Guided unique picture of General Stoessel
surrendering the battered city of Port Ar
thur into the hands of the victorious
japanese General Nogi. The commander of
the Japanese forces appears a midget in
comparison with the tall, soldierly General
St0essel. who, stalking forth from the
main gate of the city. alone and unattend-
ed, proffers his sword to the victor in the
long and bitter contest for supremacy Cen
erai Nogi CALAMITY refuses to accept the
sword of the vanquished defender, and
General Stoessel then stands aside, a soil
tary and pathetic figure, while the MANNED
and dismembered garrison limps forth into
view. The Vitagraph Company has OBJ
tanned many striking war pictures from
the far east. This historic picture will be
shown with many others at the Columbia
Theater Sunday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Potatoes Fancy Stock). 54c Blu.

15c. PIX. lbs. Prunes 25c.; lbs. Large
Prunes, &c; 3 lbs Largest Prunes 25c.
Seeded Raisins, TIC; Figs, Sc; Sweet Cider,
19c. gal; Pound and Fruit Cake, 121ac.; Fig
Bars 10c.; 5-lb. boxes FIR Candy, Acc.
Large Lemons, 12c. doz.; Matches, Zoe. doz
Forest City Soap, 20c. doz.; Apples, Doe PIX
Pickles, Sc. doz.; Jellycon, 2Jc.; s lbs.
Starch, 25c.; cans Tomatoes 25c; Para
gon Corn, 25c; Sweet Meadow Corn, SOC 4;
3 Sifted Peas, 25c.; Extra Sifted, Zoe; Will
bur's Chocolate, Ice; Nelson's lie; Will
bur's Cocoa, zoe: Nelson's, lie; E. r. COT
Fee 15c.; 2oc pkge. Oats, with china, 19c
Extra Heavy Broom, 25c.; Rice, 315c
Hams, HE; Macaroni, 5l5c.; Large Catsup.
71ac.; jar Mustard, 71Ac. j. T. D. Pyles' I
stores including 94S La. ave mh13-5t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
HoNoRED BY PATROL.
Surprise Party aud Present Given to
Mr.. ]. F. Blair,

The Arab Patrol of Almas Temple, Mys-
tic Shrine, has a way peculiar to itself in
honoring it's friends, and last Saturday
night 1t added another laurel to its claims,
the occasion being birthday party to Mr..
Jackson F. Blair, second lieutenant of the
organization, at his home in the Maryland
apartment house. Although the party was
surprise. yet 1t was given as reciprocal
compliment to Lieutenant Blair for the In
terest taken by him in the patrol
On being escorted in the parlor, where
the guests had assembled. by Mr.. Frank
X. Raymond, Lieutenant Blair was rendered
the well wishes Of his fellow Shriners for
many happy returns of the day, after which
Mr.. Charles Long presented Captain Sam
uel c. Redman of the patrol, who, in very
appropriate speech, presented Lieutenant
Blair, on behalf of the patrol. with a
handsome mahogany library table, which
same time assuring the members of his
deep appreciation of their gift
The guests then repaired to the dining
room, where the table was heavily laden
with choice viands. Captain Samuel c.
Redman and Mr.. Frank X. Raymond al
ternated as toastmasters, and speeches re-
ferring to the occasion were made by Mr..
Harry Bradley, Mr. Thomas B. Walker,
Mr.. Charles Martin. Mr.. Joseph STEELE Mr..
Gus Kneessi, Mr.. Charles E. Stevens, Mr..
r. S. Walter, MIR. Ellsworth Sands DR..
Charles A. Stewart and Mr.. Charles Long.
Among those present were Mr. Frank K
Raymond Captain Samuel c. Redman,
Mr. Charles Long. Mr.. Ellsworth Sands, Mr.
Charles B. Matthews, Mr.. Harry Bradley,
Mr.. Robert c. Williams. Mr. Stanley Rech-
er, Mr.. James Mcpherson, Mr.. Fred w.
Quinter, Mr.. Charles Martin, Dr. Charles
A. Stewart, MIR. Thomas B. Walker, Mr..
Charles e. Stevens, Mr.. G. A. Kneessi, Mr..
Charles s. Hyer. Mr. Edward Wells DR.. w.
W Georges, Mr.. Alexander Crook, Mr..
Robinson S. Walter and others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
FUNERAL oFsJo4 Il. AWKWARD.
Was for Thirty lsars Employed at
Hospital for the Insane.

Joseph H. Awkward, who died Monday
evening at his residence, No. 12S D street
southeast, aged sixtystwo years, had been
an employee of the Government Hospital
for the Insane FOR thirty years past. He
was connected with the construction force
in the capacity OF foreman, and had been
engaged in many Of the building projects
at the institution for some years. He was
the contractor for the main dining hall,
built adjacent to the detached buildings,
which he erected during a suspension of
the regular work of the hospital. He was
at one time employed at the Bloomingdale
Hospital. in New York
His funeral. which was largely attended.
was held this morning from st. Peters
Church. on Capitol Hill, where requiem
high mass was offered at $3.50 O'Clock. The
1nterment was made in a local cemetery.
Mr.. Awkward had been absent from his du-
ties at the hospital for number of weeks,
put his demise was cause of surprise and
regret to his associates and friends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
NIGHT SCHOOL EXHIBIT.
Musical Program and Other Exercises
Engineers License Conferred.

The Armstrong Manual Training School
has arranged 70 hold its closing exercises
for the night classes this evening at s
o'clock, and at the same time there will be
an exhibit of school work. A musical pro-
gram will be rendered and addresses deliv-
cred on several practical subjects.
The program of addresses includes the fol-
lowing:
The Cooking of Eggs and the Making
and Baking of Muffins,'' Mrs. Hunt, Mrs.
bryant, Miss Shaw and Miss Quander; THE
Value of Sewing, Mrs. Roberta Minor;
How to Finish Woods Mr.. Percy Roy;
How to Make a Hat" Mrs. Lena Rattley,
The Care and Management of a Steam
Boiler" Mr.. ]. e. Smith; How to Run
Steam Engine Mr. James Ennis; Electric
Wiring, Mr.. j. B. Tate; "Stenography and
Typewriting," Mr.. c.. c. Carter
Messrs. James II. Tape, tIeComas Lewis
and Charles Hamer will receive engineers
licenses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Good Flooring, S1.75 Per Hundred.

Everything else at equally attractive prices
Eisinger Bros, 21O9 18th NV. Phone n. III
mh15-tf,3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Washington Saengerbund.

On Sunday evening next Washingtonians
will have an opportunity of hearing two
eminent soloists for their first local appear
ance, when Mrs. Corinne Riderkelsey,
dramatic soprano of New York, and Mi.
David Names, the accomplished violinist
of the New York Symphony Orchestra, will
assist the Washington Saengerbund at their
second and last public concert for this sea-
son.
Saengerbund will also be assisted by an
orchestra of forty picked musicians, under
the direction of Mr. Henry Xander, musical
director of the bund. The program will be
announced later. Tickets for this, the last,
concert now on sale at Philpitt's ticket
agency, 925 Pennsylvania avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Shad and Herring in Chesapeake Bay.

Shad and herring have made their ap-
pearance In Chesapeake bay. A report COM
ing from the mouth of the Rappahannock
river states that two fishermen operating
net there a few days ago caught 500 her
ring and TWO shad. the first that have been
caught this season. Within the next two
weeks 1t Is believed the run of shad and
herring in the river Will have started and
the operators and owners of the fishing
shores are preparing TO put their nets into
the water by that time MANY of the vcs
sells that have been employed in oyster
running are now down the river and are
preparing to run fish from the different
shores to this city. In the packing houses
on the wharf here every preparation for
the packing of fish has been made. and
all that is wanted Is the fish
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Charge Nolle Pressed.

warrant against Travis NJ. Culbertson,
who lives al 81 9th street northeast charg-
ing the embezzlement of $6i from Mr.. Henry
w. ClIm, was nolle pressed this morning
by Assistant United States Attorney Given,
the complaining witness having asked that
the case be dropped Mr. Given yesterday
received a letter from Mr. Clum stating
that the amount Of money had been made
good by the boys mother, and that she
had her son examined by physicians, who
declared him to be of weak mind, bordering
on insanity. For these reasons he asked
that the prosecution be dropped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15

Quincy Adams Sawyer a dramatizat1on
in four acts by Justin Adams of the New
England story of the same title, written
by Charles FELTON, Pidgin, will be given
at the Lafayette Theater March 20, for
one week. The scene is laid at Mason S
Corner. a country town of Massachusetts
where Quincy Adams Sawyer, wealthy
Boston young man. comes to build up
his health. The girls admire him. and some
of the country boys become jealous and
plan to run him out of town. Mr.. Sawyer
conducts himself in such way that he
finally wins the love and respect of the
whole community.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15

H. Chew Smelly. lawyer, and formerly a
hotel proprietor, died in Baltimore city
Monday, and was buried this morning. Mr..
Smelly had a varied career, having at one
time been wealthy. and saw his fortune
swept away by the fatal Black Friday in
Wall street when the spectators in the
gold corner saw their fortunes melt like
wax. He was born in Hagerstown, Md
and was OF distinguished lineage.
In 1876 Mr. Snebly was married to Miss
Carrie Rogers, niece of Levi d. Slam who
was the editor of the Washington. Globe In
early life Mr.. Snebly studied law, went to
New York and practiced his profession, and
met with success. He was employed in
some celebrated cases, and distinguished
himself by his legal learning and tact
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Cemetery Lot Holders Meet.

A meeting of the lot holders of the Pros
pect Hill Cemetery Association was held
last evening in the Spanish War Veterans
Hall. 119 9th street northwest. 1t was for
the purpose Of hearing the annual report of
the board of directors and to arrange for
the holding of a meeting to elect officers
The president, Mr. William Stiebeiing,
presided. The association is composed Of
Germans, and the report of the board OF di-
rectors is not made public until 1t is pub
lished in a local German paper
meeting will be held at the same place
next Tuesday evening, when officers Will be
elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Fast Life in New York"

Fast Life in New York. Theodore Kra-
mer's latest melodrama, comes to the
Academy next Monday night. The plot
teens with climaxes and thrills.
The scenes show reproductions of we'll
known New York places. such as Cam
fields gambling house, Herald Square at
night. The Grand Circle at 18th street and
Sth avenue with a graphic picture of the
Majestic Theater, Chinatown, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Moving Pictures.

ShepardS moving pictures Will present at
the Academy again next Sunday evening
an entirely new offering in the art of ami
mated photography. The program will be
a diversified one, including pictures that
treat of sentiment and pathos, comedy
views subjects that are weird and fantas
teal, historical scenes. and in fact every
subject possible of treatment by the cam
era. In addition to the pictures, but in
connection with them incidental music by
the full theater orchestra is interspersed,
and mechanical effects of startling, but
appropriate nature, are introduced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
John R. Kelly, Center Market,
Spring or No Other Season

New York Roast Beef. Corned Beef a
cialty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Death of Il. c. SneblY.

Elk Grove Butter-the standard in quality.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Clerk Appointed,

The District Commissioners today ap-
pointed Frederick r. Parks as clerk in the
auditors office at 81 coo Il year, to take eff
feet today. This appointment is made I'M
der authority from Congress for an addi-
tional clerk for work III connection with
the settlement of claims for damages Incl
dent to changes in grade owing to the con-
struction of the new railroad terminal sta
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
T a E T He A T E R.
wang"

Wang and De Wolf Hopper constitute
the offering at the Columbia Theater next
week This seasons revival of this gem or
comic opera is said to be most pretentious.
Associated with Mr.. Hopper is that mite of
femininity, Marguerite Clark, Ada Deaves,
Sabry D'Orsen. Frank Butcher, Frank
Casey Mabelle Rowland "a Washingtonian)
and chorus of forty from the Lyric Thea
ter, New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
milk" Bread Wins Favor

wherever 1t is served. Its goodness and
deliciousness appeal to all who enjoy good
things to eat. Milk Bread IS made in the
real home way, and every loaf is baked just
So Delivered direct from oven to table, DC
loaf. Delicious homemade pies. oc. each.
Holmes Bakery, list and E SITS. Phones h.
1440 and 1441. IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Recommendation Approved.

Commissioner West has approved the
recommendation of Major Sylvester that
each of the eighty policemen who were re-
CURED to furnish horses in the performance
OF their duty the 4th of March, in connec-
tion with the preservation of order on in
auguration day. be allowed IS to pay for
the hire of the horse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Dainty Duchess" Company.

The Lyceum Theater next week offers
frivolity and light extravaganza by the
famous Dainty Duchess company. The
olio will include Charles Robinson, James
and Sadie Leonard Frederick and Freder-
ick Ranzetta and De Lair Janette Woods
and Hurd and Fowler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
"Wizard of o."

The return engagement of THE Wizard OF
o. at the New National will occur next
week, when the new edition de luxe Will
be disclosed. The production will be on the
same scale of magnifcence as last season.
with many fresh features. Montgomery ana
Stone head the company of over five score
people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Ninth Street Christian Church Revival

revival is in progress at the Ninth
Street Christian Church, on Capitol HILL
conducted by the pastor, Rev. E. B. Bagby
and Evangelist Walter Scott Priest of CO.
lumbus, Ohio. An interesting feature of
the meeting is the singing, led by three
chorus choir, under the direction of Mr.
W. r. D. Winters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Engine Again in Service.

The lighthouse service has given notice
that the engine which operated the COM
pressed air siren fog signal at the Thimble
Shoal light station in Hampton roads, has
been repaired and the use of the siren in
giving signals in thick and foggy weather
has been resumed. The engine had been
out of service since January II last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Moore & Hill Unc.), TIT 14th st.
1--WE sell and rent houses" Money to loan.
advertisement.


Pennebaker and Jones. through Attorney
Henry E Davis, yesterday afternoon filed
suit in equity against Elliott X Penne-
baker, administrator of Warren Mitchell
the court being asked to decree that the
complainants have a lien for So 1895 upon
certain treasury drafts, and to restrain the
oeteh1aht from removing the drafts from
the District of Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Has your boy plenty of
staying lover :?

Grit, courage, strength, finishing
power are essential these days. The
reason why doctors SO often order
Ayers Sarsaparilla for thin, pale,
delicate children is because it Sup
plies these essentials. It makes tic
Hood r;c1, md rod J. G. Aver Co..
DlOob lANii anu iNd' Lowell. Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Purissima. a Rive of Merit.

whiskey that has won hosts of friends
on account of its matchless purity, delight
full flavor and bouquet. Phone n. 52S,
1928 9TH st. NV, and have VIM. Cannon
send you a bottle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
South Washington Branch Office.

The Star has opened a branch office at
Sullivans new pharmacy, corner 7th and d
streets southwest, where advertisements are
received at regular rates and sent direct to
The Star office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Business Opportunities.

Many legitimate business transactions
nave been made through advertisements
under heading of Business Opportunities in
the advertising columns of The Star. The
rate Is one cent word each day IL the
notice is inserted three times
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15

The burning of pile of rubbish in rear
of the house of William Wells, 1922 Cedar
street northwest, caused a blaze this morn
ing about 2:30 O'Clock. and an alarm turned
in from box 271 summoned the fire depart
ment to the scene. People living in the VI
cinity of Mr. Wells house were aroused by
the bright light, but the blaze was ex-
tinguished before any excitement had been
caused