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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
ROW AT CAMP MEETING.
Colored Men In Mix-Up Which Re-
suited in Hospital Treatment.

AS the result of a fight at a camp meet
ing at Oxon Hill, Md. yesterday afternoon.
Henry Matthews, James Mills and Robert
Douglass, all colored are nursing severe
bruises today, Matthews being confined in
the Washington Asylum Hospital with a
severe injury to his head. The trio were
given surgical aid at the Providence Hos
pital last night. AS the row occurred In
Maryland. 1t Is expected the authorities
there will take action in the case.
The trouble started over team of horses.
Matthews and Douglass hired team with
which to attend the camp meeting. After
arriving there a dispute. arose between them
to when they should return home. Doug
lass wanted to go before the time set by
Matthews. Mills, who is half-brother to
Douglass, tried to settle the matter AMIGA
bly, between the two men, but, the police
say, Matthews resented outside Interior
ence and he cut Mills in the shoulder and
arm, infiicting severe wound. In return,
Douglass, 1t is alleged, picked up a stone
and threw 1t at Matthews, inficting an in
jury to his head which investigation may
show to be a fracture The stone struck
Matthews in the temple.
Following the trouble, Matthews under
took to drive the team away. Douglass ran
after him. and in trying to stop the convey
ance was dragged for some distance That
started another fight, 1t is stated by the
police, and Douglass was bit on the nose
and lip. Douglass and Mills in one buggy
and Matthews and a friend in another
started for home. They clashed on the
road. 1t is stated, but no serious results fol-
lowed.
AS the men came along Congress Heights
Policeman Weber of the Anacostia substa-
ton learned of the difficulty and, thinking
1t had happened In the District. he arrested
the three. AS all were more or less an
jured, he sent the trio to the Providence
Hospital Later, when 1t was learned that
the trouble was in Maryland, Mills and
Douglass were released from custody. All
the parties live In Hillsdale, d. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
FAMILY MEETING, PROPOSED.
Catholic Total Abstinence Union to
Entertain Friends.

The Catholic Total Abstinence Union at q
meeting held last night voted to hold q
Temperance family meeting" next Sum
day night at Good Samaritan Home, on 1.
street near 10Th street. to which many Of
the fair sex viii be invited. In order to
have a large attendance at this family
meeting committee. consisting OF Pres
ident Maloney. James p. McGinnis and
Mathew Malloy, was appointed to have lit
erature printed and mailed to every MEM
Der, as well as to each person In each fam
lily. committee was also appointed to
secure talent to entertain the visitors
In the good of the union exercises Mr..
William F. Downey of the League of the
Good Samaritan was called to the chair
and in accepting the honor conferred on
him made a brief address. in which he
spoke upon topics pertaining to the tenn
perance crusade. He was followed by Mr..
William A. Hickey. who read a paper en-
titled THE Physical, Moral and Mental Re-
suits of Life of Intemperance." Mr..
Mathew Malloy spoke of the good work
which is being done by the members Of st.
Vincent de Paul Society in the field of to-
tai abstinence and Edward Hannah, chief
ruler of Union Tent of Rechabites, made a
few remarks concerning the work accom-
plshed by Union Tent.
Others who made addresses were Messrs
Robert E. Mayor and Clifford ]. Gaskins of
Washington Council, No. /. Fraternal Sons
of Jonadab; Joseph Malloy and President
Thomas Maloney
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
DEATH OF JOHN E. NORTON.
One Of the Oldest Employees Of the
United States Capitol.

Mr.. John E Norton, one of the Oldest
employees of the Capitol. died Saturday
night at o'clock, at his home, % Fenton
street northeast. Mr.. Norton was born In
Minnesota, February %. 1910. and came to
this city when he was twelve years of age,
When but young man he learned the
printing trade in the Office Of Mr.. Crosby s.
Noyes. His eyesight later failed and he
was forced to give UP his trade When
the civil war broke out in 1851 he volun--
teered his services and entered a District
regiment HIS brother. William Norton. died
during the war, and his father fought in
the Mexican war.
At the time Of his death, Mr.. Norton was
employed at the Capitol. where he has been
for the past thirty-five years. His parents
were born in Limerick, Ireland. His wife,
two daughters and seven grandchildren sur
yive him.
Funeral services will be held from his late
residence Wednesday morning at $50
O'Clock and later services will be held at st.
Aloysius Church, North Capitol and |
streets northwest, where requiem mass Will
be said. Interment will be made in Mount
Olfvet cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
LEE PLEADS GUILTY.
But colored Footpad Held Under
Bond Of $4,000.

Guilty said Armstead Lee when pre-
scented In the Police Court this morning
upon an information alleging the robbery
OF a pocketbook from Miss Alice Regan.
who resides at the Astoria apartment house.
Assistant District Attorney Ralph Given
told Judge Kimball that he desired the bond
to be fixed at 5000. and this was done.
Policeman Fletcher arrested Lee Saturday
evening after. 1t is alleged. he had snatched
the pocketbook from Kiss Regain. who was
walking near her home with her sister.
Miss Clara Regain.
Lee, it is said, told the women II they
screamed he would injure them, but as
soon as he started down the street they
cried for help and Policeman Fletcher, who
was near. chased Lee and made the arrest
The police state that Lee was recently
released from MoundsviIle penitentiary
after serving term of eight years
Policeman j. H. Fletcher OF the second
precinct has been highly commended by
citizens living in the vicinity of 3D. and q
streets northwest for his action In arrest
ing Lee
The officer Is not a member of the sixth
precinct. in which the assault and robbery
occurred. but does duty in the second pre-
cInct. Saturday night his wife became
quite i'll and he went to nearby pharmacy
to get some medicine for her. While there
he heard the screams of the ladies and
dashed out In pursuit OF the fleeing negro.
finally overtaking him at the mouth of an
alley, where there was terrible struggle
before the fellow was subdued. In the
scuff1e the colored man, who is large
man. succeeded in getting hold of the
poheemans baton and striking Mr.. Fletcher
several blows over the head.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
EXCHANGED Steps.
Revenue Cutter Apache Succeeds
Window In Chesapeake.

The officers of the revenue cutter VIM
dom. from the Chesapeake, and the cutter
Apache. from Galveston, exchanged ships
at Key West about week ago, and Satur-
day last the revenue cutter service Off
Gals in this city were expecting the arrival
OF the Apache at Baltimore. to which sta
ton she has been assigned in place OF the
Window. Under the rule of the revenue
cutter service bureau OF the Treasury De-
partment 1t is the custom to allow officers
on station to remain for two years. and
for this reason. It is Said. no change was
made In the personnel OF the revenue off,
GERS on the Chesapeake station when the
ships changed stations. The Apache will
be under the command of Capt. ]. F, Wild,
with First Lieut.. L. T. Cutter as executive
officer and Second Iieuts. Eugene Blake
and c. NJ. Gabbett as watch officers. r. E.
Wright Is the engineer In charge, and his
assistants are r. b. Adam and c. E. Curtis.
Capt. p. w. Thompson Is In command of
the Window. and First Lieut.. John Mel is
its executive officer; the watch officers are
Second Lieut.. John Boedeker and Third
Liuet. A. Howard ScalIy. Mr.. Levin T.
Jones Is chief engineer of the ship, and Mr..
William l.. Maxwell Is his assistant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
OFFICIAL MEETING HELD.
Department Commander of Spanish
War Veterans Appoints Aids.

The recently elected officers of the De-
partment of the District of Columbia.
United Spanish War Veterans. was held
last evening at the home of Department
Commander ]. Walter Mitchell, 821 Sd
street northwest. Those present, besides
the commander, were Senior Vice Com
mander Charles ]. Harlow, Junior Vice
Commander George W. Brooks, Adtt. VIM.
Peacock, Henry Foster of the council Of
administration and Lieut. VIM H Mellack.
member of the council Of administration.
1t was agreed that a department meet
ing should be held twice each month from
now until the national encampment in Oc
tober in order that the department may CO.
operate with the encampnent committee,
the next one to be held Thursday, August 9.
The matter OF uniforming was also dis
cussed, and 1t is expected that fully 80 per
cent of the Washington comrades will be
thus equipped IN time for the great parade
OF next October.
1t was further resolved that ali corre-
spondence carried on In connection with
the coming encampment shall bear the
advertisement of the Greater Washington
movement and all the officers are now
wearing boom" buttons provided by TIL
Commander Mitchell last night appointed
the following aids on the departmental
stan: John J. OBrien of Richard J. Har-
den Camp, Capt. w. H. Mellach OF the 4th
Immune Camp and Joseph p. Ruppel Of
Gen Nelson A. Miles Camp. No. i. Other
aids on the staff OF the department COM
mander will be appointed from Henry w.
Lawtou Camp, Admiral Dewey Naval Camp
and Col John Jacob Astor Camp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Trains leave District line station for Ches'
peake Beach at g:25, IL am. $50, $40
7:45 and Gas pm. subject to change
Norfolk and Washington steamers for
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
/ Ca m. to pm. Arlington and Alexandra
every twenty minutes.
Steamer jamestown for forty-mile trip
down the Potomac leaves wharf at I pm
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge FOR
Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church haif
hourly.
Kensington Railway Company station,
Chevy Chase Lake; cars from Chevy Chase
Lake to Kensington, Md. every half hour.
Ferry steamers Woodbury. and Callahan
TO Alexandria half hourly from 6:30 a. m. TO
6:30 pm. Thereafter hourly until 10 pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall leaves wharf at 10 am, 2:3O and $3.50
pm.
Steamer Queen Anne leaves 18th street
wharf for River View at 10 am, 2:30 and
6:45 pm.
Steamers of the Maryland, Delaware and
Virginia Railway Company for Baltimore
leave wharf at 4 pm, as per schedule
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon leaves 7th street wharf at 10 a. m.
and 2:30 pm.
Steamer st. Johns for Colonial Beach
leaves eth street wharf at S:4S a. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
DEATHOF W.P. BATEMAN
WAS A MEMBER OF OLDEST M
HABITANrs, ASSOCIATION.

William p. Bateman. who was employed
In the census Office, died yesterday morning
at o'clock at his home. 2o5 C street north
east. Death was due to heart trouble, from
which he had been constant sufferer for
several months past.
Funeral services will be held at his late
residence tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
The interment will take place in Congress
sional cemetery.
Mr.. Bateman was born in Ellicott City,
Md, in 1S47 and in early life came to this
city with his parents, the late Mr.. and MIS-
Nathaniel c. Bateman, residing here up to
the time Of his death. He was highly
esteemed by large circle of friends.
Mr. Bateman was a member OF Mount
Vernon Lodge, No. 8, knights of Pythias,
as we'll as a member of the Oldest Inhabit-
ants Association. About six years ago lie
entered the census office, where he was en-
ployed up to the time of his death Prior
to entering the census office he was en-
gagged in the building and contracting busi-
ness. A wife, four sons, William, Clarence,
Arthur and Elmer Bateman, and one
daughter, Mrs. Charles H. Saffell, survive
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
Night Ferry Service Discontinued.

Beginning Aug. 1 Washington Alexandria,
ferry service will be discontinued after $50
pm. Half-hourly day service as usual
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
Known as "White Liners. ~

James Dillon. Michael Sullivan and John
Herndon, three young men who claim their
homes are In Virginia, were before Judge
O'Neal in the Police Court today upon in
formation alleging disorderly conduct, and
at the conclusion of the evidence fines Of
So were entered In each case.
The police say the men have habit of
visiting In the southwest section OF the city,
where they are known as Sunday White
Liners" This name the police claim has
been given to the men because they are
known as drinkers of straight alcohol
When they came to the city during the
past week they went Immediately to their
old haunts and were in the grounds Of the
mall Saturday when Policeman Newkirk
placed them under arrest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
Heavy Penalty Imposed.

Charles Wheeler arrived in this city sew
eral days ago from Fredericksburg. Va.
and this morning he appeared before Judge
Kimball in the Police Court upon an In
formation alleging the larceny of gold
watch valued at $40.
Wheeler admitted to Judge Kimball that
he came to this city with Richard Martin,
who, 1T was stated, was the owner of the
watch. The two occupied box car during
the trip, and when they arrived here Mar
tin complained to the police of the. loss Of
his watch.
watch had been presented to him. but
Judge Kimbau did not take any stock in
the story and entered a fine of $50, with
the alternative of $50 days in the work.
house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
COMMITTED TO ASYLUM.
Charles H. Bell Alleges There Is a
Conspiracy Against Him.

Claiming that newspaper men, working
In conjunction with boarding house and
restaurant keepers are trying to end his
life by poison. man who gave his name as
Charles H. Bell called on Assistant Super
intendent Of Police Boardman yesterday
and asked for protection. After hearing the
tale told by the man Capt Boardman sent
him to Sanitary Officer Sroufe. and after
he was examined by the police surgeons
Bell was committed to st. Elizabeth Asy-
lum for treatment.
For some time Bell states, he has been
the object of plots on the part of newspaper
men. He has been skipping from one part
of the country to another he says, hoping
to escape, but he seems to be followed. he
says, by some one. and is constantly in
danger
The straw which broke the camels back,
he stated. was discovered yesterday. He
has been in Washington for about three
weeks. staying at 507 4th street northwest
but eating at various restaurants around
the city, SO as to elude his pursuers He
entered restaurant yesterday and ordered
cantaloupe. but when he put the first
mouthful to his tongue he found he said. 1t
was poisoned He left the place at once
and proceeded to police headquarters to
make complaint.
Bell has a brother living at Osceola, MO-,
and had $50 in money on his person.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
MAI. MccAULEY IMPROVING
The Patient, Surrounded by Flowers,
is Rapidly Recovering.

The condition of Maj Charles L. McCau-
lyey who is being treated at Providence
Hospital. was reported at the hospital this
morning to be much better. Maj. McCau-
ley, IT is stated, is now on the rapid road
to recovery and will probably be able to
leave the institution in short time
Meanwhile the majors lot is being made
as cheerful as possible under the crcum-
stances by the constant care and solicitude
of his friends. Every day they send him
flowers In such quantities that he is liter
ally surrounded by the buds and blossoms
He has been granted leave of absence
from August / to November 1 and 1t is un-
derstood that he will enjoy a part of this
time at Bar Harbor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
Ice Dealer Forfeits Collateral.

Henry Nau failed to answer TO his name
when he was called In the Police Court this
morning upon two charges alleging viola
ticns of the weights and measures law. and
$40 collateral he had deposited was de-
clared to be forfeited.
Assistant Sealer of Weights and Measures
George a. Howe stated this morning that
he stopped Nau's ice wagon at 7th and L
streets Saturday and found that the scales
were not registering the proper weight. He
asked Nau what was the weight of block
of ice he had just delivered and learned
that Nau had not weighed II.
Mr. Howe accompanied Nau TO the second
precinct station where the lceman left the
collateral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
UNABLE TO LOCATE HIM.
Police Make Search for William
Henry Allen

That her children might see and know
their father. who left home when they were
Infants twenty-five years ago. Mrs. William
Henry Allen of 81 Grant street. Edgbaston,
Birmingham, England, has written to Maj.
Richard Sylvester. chief of police of this
city, asking him to make efforts to find her
husband After the receipt of the letter
yesterday the police visited all the persons
in the city of the name, but the man want
ed was not to be found in this city.
In her letter to the chief of police, Mrs.
Allen states that her husband left England
in 1881 and came to this country, where,
she understands. he has been very success
full in some engineering business. He
would now be sixty years of age. He left
three children, and Mrs. Allen stated in
her letter that it is for the sake of the
children that she desires to locate her hus-
band A photograph of him, taken about
twenty five years ago, was inclosed in the
letter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
Tolman's Perfect Method of Launder-

ing turn-over collars assures best results
Wagon calls Tolman Laundry, 9th and c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
Lady Changes Name and Nature.

There is much in a name. Mary E. Will
kins reputation for writing stories
OF peaceful New England life. She married,
and as Mary E. Wilkins-Freeman she has
Just written one of the best mystery ro-
mances of the year. The change In literary
method will astound all her admirers. The
romance is Doc Gordon It is the fourth
of the famous $4,000 series, and will be
published exclusively in the Saturday and
Sunday Star during August before book
publication, beginning Saturday, August 4.
Order in advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Those leaving the city should
have The Star sent to them by mail
in order that they may keep In
formed about Washington affairs. In
most instances The Star will be at
the breakfast table the next day and
give all OF the news from Washing
ton OF the day before. The address
may be changed as frequently as
desired by giving the old and new
addresses. The price Of The Star by
mail daily and Sunday IL 90 cents
per month. invariably In advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30

The annual competitive drill of the boys
reform school will be held this afternoon at
O'Clock on the school campus. The con-
test will take place between four families,
as the different classes at the school are
called. The boys will drill with regular
army maneuvers, but without guns The
prize Is flag, which will be awarded by
Maj. Ross. The judges will be several High
School cadets. 1t is expected that there
will be a large attendance of visitors to
witness the exhibition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
Ideal Dessert to Serve.
Boys in Competitive Drill.

C. & S. Pure Cream Ice Cream. Druggists
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
Held for Grand Jury,s Action.

Harry Elliott entered plea of not guilty
to a charge of HOUSEKEEPING when ar
raigned in the Police Court this morning,
and after waving an examination he was
held to await the action OF thu grand jury
under $500 bond.
1t IL alleged by the police that Elliott
broke into car Of the Philadelphia, Bal
timore and Washington railroad july pa
ana took therefrom nine bags Of. sugar OF
the value of $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
John Heron's Mishap.

While at the top of the stairs in his home
at oil "a street northwest early yesterday
morning John Heron made a misstep and
fell down the stairs, and as a result receiv-
ed fracture of the arm and is suffering
from conclusion of the brain. The ambu-
lance of the Emergency Hospital was cali
ed and the injured man was conveyed
there. While the injuries are severe and
painful. they are not regarded as threat
ening serious consequences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
DISCRIMINATION CHARGED.
Complaint Against the L. and N. Il
b. in Rates for Hay.

1O1
Complaint has been filed with the inter-
state commerce commission by j. r. Lucas
& c., of East ST. Louis against the Louis
vile and Nashville railroad for discriminat-
ing against the complainant on reconsign-
ing charges for hay. The discrimination al
legged Is only 2 cents per 100 pounds, but
the complainant says that it has persisted
since before January /, 1900. up to March
Is, 1905 The aggregate in that time reaches
the respectable total of SS, HAT. The al
legation is that the railroad Disseminated
against the shipper and the other shippers
Of East st. Louis by making a reconsign-
ing charge on goods shipped and reshipped
there such as was not made against other
gateway points and distributing markets.
The petitioner asks for an accounting and
a refunding of the amount of the reconsign-
ment charges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
Housekeepers' Opportunity.

Brown & Tolson, aucts., 1909 H st. NV. Sale
tomorrow, 10 am. Furniture, groceries, etc.
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
Services at Local Mission.

The evening services at the Homeward
Bound Mission yesterday were In charge OF
Miss Katie Wells. Christian worker from
Baltimore. After the congregation had
Joined In singing Lord. l Am Coming
Home" and prayer Capt, Theodore Valiant
delivered n sermon on 1.-The Judgment of
Adam There was solo by Lieut. Nellie
Haslam and another by Miss Wells After
further congregational singing and the dox-
ology the audience was dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30

While attending services at the Nine
teenth Street Baptist Church, about
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Albert Tay-
lor, colored. twenty-seven years old, living
at the Philadelphia House became sudden
" III and had to be removed from the
church. He was sent to the Emergency
Hospital in their ambulance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
Have Your Table Supplied

whit. T. KEANE CO. IS Washington dress
ed Beef Southdown Lamb and other meats
If you'd always be sure of appetizing menus.
They're prepared under the best possible
condtions-dressed from selected stock.
Your inspection of the daily displays al stalls
1851 Center Mkt and Wholesale Row
invited Reasonable prices. Two Phones
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30

Wash, Arlington, Falls Church Ry.
STATION fAQUEDUCT BRIDGET. 3eTH 81.
FOR ARLINGTON, FORT MYER. FALLS
CHURCH. HALF HOURLY.
FOR DUNN-LORING, VIENNA. OAKToN AND
FAIRr'AX. HALF HOURLY. mb2eu.7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
Thief Makes $500 Haul.

Robert Bonar OF 919 4th street northwest
reported to the police yesterday that some
one entered his stable in the rear Of a
Patterson street northeast and stole his
horse. buggy and harness, valued In all at
$500. The police are investigating the
robbery,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
ONLY 81 90 Gal, SOC. one-Half Gal,

for Reisinger's Ice Cream. Our Strawberry
and Peach Creams are made with the fresh
fruit orders for earlier than o'clock
delivery Sunday must be In by 1890 pm.
Saturday. 235 street. Phone M-276I.