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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-11


Question No. 8. II elected. will you help
to enact q statute whereby per cent Of
the voters of the state, calculated on the
basis of the last vote for governor may
call special election for a referendum
vote on proposition to instruct United
States senators IL one or both of them
shall fail to obey the legislatures instruc-
ton?
Question No. 4. Do you promise that II
elected you will help to enact statute that
shall supply the machinery for verifying
signatures TO national petitions. and the
taking of referendum vote when so de-
cided by Congress. the details to conform
to the measure we herewith submit. SUBJ
ject 10 such minor changes as may be
agreed to by the legislative committees OF
the A. F. of L. and the National Grange?
To each OF the questions asked we would
like clear-eut yes" or mo-" II you or
any other candidate refuses to come out
for the people. sauarely and openly, In
writing, signed by yourself, we shall take
the steps described In our letter to con-
gressfonal candidates.
Please let us hear from you at your
earliest opportunity refusal to reply
during the next ten days win be negative
to cur questions and we shall govern our
selves accordingly.
To each OF these queries an answer II So
lictted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-14
ASSUMES NEW DUTIES.
Louis G. Wilson, Assistant Assessor;
R. B. Pratt, Mr.. Vests Secretary.

Louis G. Wilson, Assistant Assessor;
R. B. Pratt, Mr.. Vests Secretary.
Louis C. Wilson was extended an ovation
yesterday afternoon when he presented
himself in the assistant assessors office to
assume his new duties. Mr.. Wilson is sue
cessor to T. Fred Alvey, whose sudden
death occurred week ago. During the
morning, while finishing up his duties as
private secretary to Commissioner West
the new assistant assessor was the recip-
lent of many congratulations from his
friends in the District building.
He was escorted to his desk in the as
sistant assessors Office by Assistant As
SCISSOR Petty, who, after brief address Of
welcome, introduced the half hundred en-
ployes to their new chief. His desk was
adorned with flowers.
Ralph B. Pratt, who for several years has
been a clerk in the executive Office at the
for the Board of Commissioners was ap-
pointed by Commissioner West yesterday
afternoon to succeed Mr.. Wilson as his pri-
vate secretary. However this appointment,
according to Commissioner West, is only
temporary.
Mr. Pratt is. twenty-four years old and q
resident of Forest Glen, Md. He is a
graduate of the Business High School and
attended the George Washington Law
School two years. His first work for the
District government was official reporter
for the police trial board. He did not re-
main in that capacity long, as his rare
ability as a stenographer and typewriter
was soon recognized and he was promoted
to position in the executive Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-14
UNDER THE SMOKE Law.
Congressman Interested in Suggestion
Regarding Railroads.

Senators and Representatives, according
to the District Commissioners, are taking
an interest in the recommendation of the
latter that the steam railroads be brought
under the smoke law, as to require them
to substitute smokeless motors for their
smoke-emtting locomotives. Commissioner
mcfarland has talked with members of
the District committees and others at the
Capitol, and feels hopeful that action will
be taken at this session. He has learned
that the House bill 1929, giving the railroads
additional facilities around the Union sta
ton for their baggage and express business,
which as passed by the House last session
applies the smoke law to all steam locomo-
tive engines of any description used on any
steam railroad in the District of Columbia
after January 1, 1908, is not side tracked in
the Senate as was supposed, but is to be
considered there and may be passed at this
session.
The railroads that will use the Washing
ton terminal are very DESTROYS to have the
additional facilities in connection with the
Union station which the bill provides and
are understood to be endeavoring to have
it passed at this session. In view of the
fact that the bill has advanced so far to-
ward enactment and contains legislation so
much desired by the railroads, it is regarded
as likely to be the means of securing the
legislation to bring the railroad locomotives
under the smoke law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-14
AT THE BIG FOOD SHOW
NO DECREASE IN ATTENDANCE
ATTRACTIONS LAST EVENING.

The pure food show, which has been In
progress at Convention Hall for the past
two weeks, continues in favor, as is dem
onstrated by the large attendance.
The Havenner Baking Company's booth
proved most attractive last evening, cou-
pons given to the first 500 persons to enter
the hall being exchanged for boxes of
cream crackers, waters or butter scotch
The A. c. Hermann Company, manufac-
turers of soft drinks, distributed lead PEN
ellis as souvenirs last evening The con-
test for piano being conducted by the F..
G. Smith Piano Company, and the offer Of
the PRODIGY Carriage Company of one of
its carriages in voting contest ATTRACT
much attention. The Chaplin & Sacks Co.,
dispensers of the velvet Kind of ice
cream are offering as souvenirs paper dolls
and glass mugs. The Loeffler Sausage
Company's booth was crowded from the
opening to closing last evening.
E. II. l.. Swanberg, silhouette artist, did
a rushing business yesterday, the male sex
being quite noticeable among his patrons.
Moore's motion pictures and the water
show were well attended.
Miss Anna Hoffman, member of Rounds
Ladies Orchestra, rendered several cornet
solos, The orchestra renders music through
out the evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-14
THREE YEARS IN PRISON.
Alphonso NJ. Newell Sentenced by
Justice Stafford Today.

Alphonso' NJ. Newell sixty years old, was
today sentenced by Justice Stafford in
Criminal Court No. 1 to serve three years
in the penitentiary at Moundsville, w. Va,
as the result of his recent conviction of an
assault with a dangerous weapon on Victor
E. Adler, local merchant.
Attorney julius I. Peyser, counsel for
Newell, decided not to ask for a new trial,
and addressed the court in behalf of the
imposition of a Jail sentence He said, In
his opinion, the ends Of justice would be
met by such a sentence. He explained to
the court that Newell was very emotional,
and, feeling himself wronged by Mr.. Adler.
had committed the assault. He explained
that NewelI's record is good and that he has
wife and two children.
Justice Stafford said he would impose the
smallest sentence consonant with the grav-
ity of the crime and the sympathy which
he felt for Newell because of his highly
emotional disposition and the fact that
wife and two children depended upon him.
A Jail sentence the court suggested, could
not be imposed because Of the serious ma
ture of the, assault made with the most
deadly weapon in use.
AS the maximum penalty is ten years In
the penitentiary, Justice Stafford declared
that three years imprisonment would be
the smallest possible sentence, when all the
circumstances were take in consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-14
The Kneisel Quartet.

The Kneisel Quartet gave its first con-
cert of the season last night at the ball
room Of the New Willard and the popu-
larity Of this organization was manifested
by an increased attendance. A change
from afternoon to evening in the recitals
was responsible for larger number Of
men in the audience. The program con-
sisted of Schubert's quartet in D minor,
the third movement of Debussys quartet
in G. minor and Gliere's quartet in A
major. The Schubert composition was
thoroughly familiar to most of the audi
ence through its frequent repetition by
this same band of musicians; the Debussy
number had been heard here last season
and the new acquaintance was the Glere
effort No organization now existing in
this country can equal the playing of the
Kneisel Quartet in chamber music, and to
say that the members played with a unity
of expression IL under one directing
Kneisers leadership. The contrast be-
tween, the older and more modern works
gave an opportunity for comparison Of the
melodic construction of the masters of
years ago and those of the newer school,
rather to the advantage of those which
have become classics with those the life
of whose works has yet to be determined.
The new work of Gliere will perhaps i'm
prove upon closer acquaintance. On the
whole the program was satisfying so far
as the selections were concerned and the
work Of the quartet was fully up to its
high standard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-14
Dramatic Club Entertains.

Romance and comedy presented by eight
members of the Carroll Institute Dramatic
Club was enjoyed by large audience at
Carroll Institute Hall last evening. Two
one-act playlets were given, and judging
from the applause both of the presenta-
tons were pleasing. S. They're Smiths
comedietta, "a Happy Pair was first
given by Miss Catherine Loughran and Mr..
Francis J. P. Cleary. 1t was a tale Of mar
ried life in which the husband first lost in
suit that he speedily came back to reali-
ran was especially effective. w. E. Suffers
farce was then given by Misses Sue Muir
ray, Louise Brinker, Edith P. Luckett and
Messrs. John J. German, John o. Allen and
Dennis E. Cornell. The story of the farce
hinges on the visit of Sam Sloeleaf, who Is
employed in village tea store, to Sarah
Tibbs engaged as a maid in country
house. He is believed to be the long absent
son of the master of the manor and is well
coined by his young stepmother with
much show of affection. When her hus-
band appears upon the scene and finds the
maids visitor within the good graces of
his wife he Is wrathy. Sarah comes for
ward and claims him as ''her young man."
and the scene gives Mr.. Cornell good OPP
portunty to display his comedy ability.
Miss Edith Luckett also did especially well
in her part as Sarah. The performances
were given under the direction Of Mr.. John
Hoffman The music was furnished by the
Carroll Institute orchestra, led by Henry
E. Stopsack.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-14
Bring Coupons, Not Cartons,
for Elk Grove Art Pictures. 922 La. ave.
Advertisement.
Convicted on Old Charge.

Generosity is said to have resulted in the
arrest of Duke Ware by Sergt. Giles and
Policeman Neale Of the seventh precinct
yesterday on a charge of breaking into the
refreshment stand at the entrance of the
zoo last January. Ware was charged with
in the Police Court today,
and after hearing the governments testi-
mony Judge Mullowny held Ware for the
action of the grand jury, and in default Of
$500 bond he was committed to jail
On the day upon which the stand Of Ma
poleon Plunkett at the zoo was broken into,
it is stated by the police, Ware met a
youngster in a woods near by and offered
him some candy The boy took 1t. and he
noticed that Ware was well stocked with
candy, gum, cakes etc, and was generous
with his stock. Candy and cakes were the
articles missing from the stand, and a de-
scription of this generous man was given to
the police. Ware was arrested on that de-
scription.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-14
TOOK CARB0LTC ACID
DEATH OF WOMAN RESULTS
FROM A MISTAKE.

Thinking she was taking a drink Of milk
and whisky, Mrs. Annie Fossum, thirty
years of age. who was resident of Dakota
avenue, Woodbridge, swallowed a mixture of
milk and carbolic acid last night, and
twenty minutes later was dead. Mrs. Fos-
sum was visiting her mother. Mrs. Annie
T. Freitag, at the home Of the latter,
Queens Chapel road and Montello avenue,
Winthrop Heights, at the time she took the
fatal dose. DR.. John F. Dorsey of Langdon
was summoned, but the condition of the pa
tient was so serious that he was unable to
save her life.
Mrs. Fossum's father died a short time
ago, leaving his widow in nervous condi-
ton. The daughter frequently called at the
house to comfort and look after the welfare
of her mother. and was there last night
when the physician made a professional
visit to Mrs. Freitag. 1t was only a short
time after DIR. Dorsey left the house that
Mrs. Fossum made the mistake of taking
the carbolic acid bottle instead of the one
that contained whisky. The physician was
then summoned second time as stated.
1t is explained that Prof. Fossum, hus-
band of the deceased, is in the west. He
was notified Of the occurrence. The ar
rangements for the funeral will not be
made until he is heard from. The body of
Mrs. Fossum was taken to the undertaking
establishment of j. William Lee today and
prepared for burial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-14
CHICAGO SELECTED.
Place Of Annual Meeting Of Play.
grounds Association.

Place Of Annual Meeting Of Play
grounds Association.
The announcement is made that the first
annual meeting of the Playground Associa-
ton Of America will be held in Chicago the
Goth. 2fst and 22d of next June. The reason
is that the new Fairgrounds of South Chi
cago may be seen by all the delegates. The
chief officers of the South Park system are
members Of the executive committee Of
the playground association. and it Is ex-
planned every effort will be made to show
the system working at its highest efficiency.
Three sessions-one forenoon, one after
noon and one evening-will be given to ex-
hibitions. The first evening there will be
an exhibition of the electrically lighted
Fairgrounds and field houses at night The
next afternoon will be devoted to an exhi-
bition of the working of South Park
playground and an adjoining municipal
playground by day. Saturday morning there
will be a set exhibition of games, selected
by an expert committee as those best
adapted for playground uses. There will be
playing the kindergarten games which
seem best suited to Fairgrounds. Second.
there Will be games for older girls, and,
finally, the best games that can be selected
from the entire country for older boys, to
include basket ball, volley ball, indoor base
ball and long ball.
The meetings will be held in one of the
field houses on the Fairgrounds, and there
will be exhibited charts and maps showing
the extent Of the playground movement in
America and models of typical Fairgrounds
in New York. Boston and Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-14
NOT APPLICABLE TO HOTELS.
Objections to Interpretation Of Law
Relating to Employment Agents


Although the corporation counsel Of the
District has expressed to the Commissioners
the opinion that under the new law govern
ing the employment agencies in the District
agents are not permitted to provide male
or female servants for places where intox-
icating liquors are sold, even clubs and
hotels, as well as saloons, the Commissin-
ers stated today that this was not the in
tentaon of the law, and In enforcing 1t they
will not apply it to hotels and club houses.
The Commissioners explain that to inter-
pretate the law so as to make 1t apply to
such places would make it ridiculous and
would tend to make ineffective what, In
their eyes, is a good provision.
The law relating to employment agencies
contains phrase" said Commissioner
West this morning, ''that is capable of two
constructions. Viewed from one standpoint
1t would prevent employment agents from
sending male help to any place where liquor
is sold to be consumed on the premises, and
thus would make it a misdemeanor to sup
ply walters to hotels, clubs or restaurants.
On the other hand, It can be so construed
as to mean that no employment agency
shall be located in place where liquor is
sold to be consumed on the premises. This
is wise and proper provision, because ex-
perience has shown that in other cities the
connection of employment agencies with sa-
looms results in many evils. The best way
to enforce good law, and the employment
agency act Is good law, is to give 1t
common-sense Interpretation, and this Is
what the Commissioners have DONE"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-14
Will Of Marcus Rowland,

BY the terms of the will of Marcus How
land, dated July IL, 1906, and offered for
probate, his nephew. Marcus Rowland, is
to receive a diamond stud, and his nephew.
Charles Rowland, jr., a gold watch and
chain. Household effects are given to his
sister, Anna 7. Bramhall. The residue OF
the estate is to be held in trust by Peter
B. Franklin Of Toledo, Ohio, the income to
be paid to Anna T. Bramhall during her
life
At the death OF the sister the estate is to
be distributed as follows: Two-sevenths to
Marcus Rowland, one-seventh to Charles
Rowland jr., one-seventh to William How
land, one-seventh to Mrs. Ida Noyes, one
seventh to Mrs. Adele B. Mclaughlin and
one-seventh In trust for Mrs. Anna Ruston.
Mr.. Franklin Is also named as executor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-14
Roberts Explanation Unsatisfactory

Roberts Explanation Unsatisfactory.
Robert Wilson was charged in the Police
Court this morning with carrying a con-
cealed weapon, a razor, and Judge Kimball
asked him to explain why the weapon was
in his pocket.
81 just bought this coat yesterday. and l
suppose the razor was in 1t and I hadn't
discovered 1t yet" explained Wilson.
Its customary to put things in the
pockets when clothes are Sold" remarked
his honor, sarcastically.
Wilson was arrested for begging near the
corner of 9th and E streets by Policeman
Downs of the first precinct, and when Po-
liceman Tayman of the first precinct
searched the prisoner, preparatory to lock-
ing him up, the officer found the razor. The
aggregate sentences on the two charges
amounted to so fine or seven months i'm
priSonment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-14
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers Tor
Fort Monroe Norfolk and all points south,
every day in the year at $50 pm.
Electric trains from 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly,
10 m. to pm. Arlington and Alexandria
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge lot
Arlington Fort Myer and Falls Church haif
hourly.
Ferry steamer Callahan to Alexandra
hourly from $50 am. to $50 pm.
For Rock Creek bridge, Geological Park.
Chevy Chase and Observation-Disclosures cars
from 18th street and New York avenue
every fifteen minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-14
Prevention of CONSUMPTION.

The treasurer of the committee on the
prevention of consumption, Gen. William H.
Forwood, acknowledges number of con-
tributions which have recently been made
to the fund of So, $50, which must be raised
to meet the expenses of this work during
the present season.
The sum of 1903 has been received thus
far. When it is remembered that there were
SIC deaths from consumption in Washing
ton last year. that about 5000 consump-
tives are living in the city and that this
disease costs the community about $4,000
each day. or 81, 100000 a year. the commit
tee states, it is the greatest economy to
cut down this death rate and expense by
the vigorous educational and constructive
work which citizens committee can do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-14
Citizens Association Reorganized.

Citizens Association Reorganized.
The Paramount Heights Citizens Asso-
citation was reorganized Tuesday evening,
and the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: w. d. Nixon, president;
R. A. Tlghman. vice president: c. q.
Payne. recording secretary; J. F. ARM
strong, financial secretary; F. c. Coleman,
chairman Of executive board: H. e. Jenifer,
treasurer; John George. assistant treasurer;
r. D. Mullins. marshal, and w. o. Dawson,
chaplain.
The installation Of the officers was con-
Quoted by Prof. G. H. C. williams. Presi-
dent Nixon then announced the following
committees: Executive board-Frank Cole
man, chairman; w. o. Dawson, g. H. C.
Williams, John George. J. F. Armstrong, C.
q. Payne and r. D. Mullins. Committee on
streets-R. A. Tilghman. chairman: c. e.
Payne and ]. George. Committee on lights
III. q. Jenifer, chairman; w. o. Dawson
and r.. d. Mullins. Committee on member
ship-Dr. w. w. Jones. chairman; J. F.
Armstrong and D. II. Brown.
The remainder Of the evening was devoted
to discussion Of better fire protection and
the placing of lights on 4Sth street and on
White avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-14
Indictments Returned.

The grand jury has returned the following
indictments:
Frederick Smith, for HOUSEKEEPING and
grand larceny.
James Wise for larceny.
Bessie Gorham, HOUSEKEEPING and petit
larceny.
George Wanger, HOUSEKEEPING and grand
larceny.
Benjamin Langston, HOUSEKEEPING and
petit larceny.
Thomas Taylor and Ennis Dawson as
sault with dangerous weapon.
David Huston, william Kraus and Will
liam Bridges, arson.
Frederick A. Lipphard. grand larceny.
William Davis, grand larceny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-14
Donations to Firemen's Fund.

Generally at this season Of the year vol
untary contributions are sent to the Com
missioners for the firemens coffee fund by
citizens in the District, and yesterday aft
ernoon Commissioner Mcfarland received
$50 from Mrs. Mamie e. Norment and $50
from her son. Harry Norment.
Every year since Commissioner Macfar-
land established the firemen's coffee fund,
out of which hot coffee and sandwiches
have been furnished to the fire fighters at
every fire during the winter months, where
1t was necessary. Mrs. Norment and her
son have contributed $50 and $50, respec-
lively. The Commissioners hope the FUND
will be largely increased this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-14
FUNERAL OF HENRY rRnP.
lnterment Of Remains in Prospect
Hill Cemetery.

The funeral Of Henry Trip, who died at
S:45 o'clock last Tuesday morning at Provi-
dence Hospital, occurred yesterday after
noon at 1:3O O'Clock from his late resi-
dence. 40 A street southeast. Rev George
Brodthage, pastor of st. Johns Lutheran
Church, assisted by Rev. John C. Bowers,
pastor OF Calvary Lutheran Church of Bal
timore, Md, conducted the services at the
house. The services at the grave were un-
der the direction Of Harmony Lodge, F.
A. A. NJ.
The pallbearers were J. E. Hodgson and
John Scrivener of Washington Naval Chap
ter, No. 6, R. A. M; Past Masters Charles
-. Gross and L. ID. Carman of Harmony
Lodge; p. B. Otterbach of Naval Lodge.
No. 4, and John Steinle of Anacostia Lodge,
The interment was in Prospect Hill ceme-
terry.
The members Of DeMolay Commandery,
knights Templar; Harmony Lodge and the
Washington Naval Chapter attended the
funeral in body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-14
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"Bedford' Hope" Sis pm.
Belasco-Henry Woodruff N Brown OF
Harvard" SIS pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville, Sis pm.
Columbia. Digby Bell in "The Education
o. Mr.. Pipp," s:15 pm.
Majestic-Kathryn Purnell in Sapho'
S:15 PM
Natlonai-Fritzi Scheff in Mile. Moolste'
BIS pm
New Lyceum-The Cherry Blossoms Com
pany, SIS pm.
Convention Hall-Food Show, 1870 pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-14
AT INDIAN HEAD.

Estimates for Maintenance Of Naval
Proving Grounds.
In communication to the Secretary of
the Navy. Rear Admiral Mason, chief Of
the bureau Of ordnance, says that the fol-
lowing items included In the estimates for
the maintenance Of the naval proving
grounds at Indian Head. Nd, are consid-
cred absolutely necessary: For storehouse
for shell and gun mounts, including g.
twenty-ton travelling crane, $20,50O; $13, 500
for paving battery grounds, $500 to COM
plete the bomb proof and velocity battery,
81 800 for a laboratory annex, $1,000 for a
nitro Of soda warehouse $3.50 for an
ether vault and tank, $3.50 for a pyro store
house and $500 for clearing underbrush
and improving the grounds near the pow
der factory.