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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-19
PROBLEM SOLVED.
Printers Decide to Drape Franklin
Statue Without Authority.

''Who controls the Franklin statue at the
intersection of Pennsylvania avenue, d and
10th streets?'
Seeking an answer to this question a COM
mittee from Columbia Typographical Union,
No. 1O1, spent many hours Wednesday
securing the city before they finally Sc
cured tentative permission to drape the
stone pedestal with the national colors as a.
portion Of their celebration of F'ranSlin's
birthday.
First the committee called upon the officer
IN charge of the public buildings and
grounds and then they found their way
Into the office of Maj Richard Sylvester
superintendent of police. From there they
were referred to the Office of the secretary
OF the board OF Commissioners, and by him
were induced to refer the problem to D. E.
Garges, secretary to the Engineer Commits
aioner.
The act concerning the Franklin statue
was consulted, but 1t gave no added light On
who was actually in charge of the statue
so the bull and the problem were taken
by the horns. and the committee was ad-
vised to go ahead and drape the statue
anyhow.
1t was stated that the law clearly reposas
responsibility for the streets In the En-
gineer Commissioner, and it was pointed out
that the Franklin statue is on the street,
and not In a public space or reservation.
Late In the day the stone pedestal below
the representation In stone of the great
philosopher, sage and philanthropiSt was
decorated with flags.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-19
PURE WATER SUPPLY
FoREsTERs CONSIDER BILL PEND
ING IN CONGRESS.

A bill introduced In Congress last Decem~
Der by Representative Dovener of West vir-
ginia for the establishment of a national
park and forest reserve in the Appalachian
mountains and for the primary purpose of
providing a sufficient and pure water supply
for the District of Columbia was called to
the attention of the American Forestry AS
ISOLATION by Capt. j. p. Walker, United
States army, retired, before the association
closed its annual session In this city Wednes-
day afternoon. The reading of the pro-
visions of the measure and the explanation
of its scope proved highly interesting to the
association, especially to those members who
are, in more than general way concerned
lii questions of such nature affecting the
District of Columbia. At the conclusion Of
the reading Capt. Walker was warmly
thanked by the chairman.
The purposes of the bill are stated as
follows: For the establishment OF ma
tional park and forest reserve in the Ap-
palachian mountains and to provide for the
conservation of the water that flows down
the Potomac watershed, and to provide
laws for its sanitary policing. and SO forth:
to include all parts of the states OF West
Virginia. Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia
and the District of Columbia that contribute
10 form the complete watershed of the Po-
tomac river from its head to and including
the District of Columbia and for the pri-
mary purpose of providing a sufficient and
pure water supply for the District of Co
lumDia; to prevent overfows and denudation
of soil; for the establishment of reservoirs,
canals, lakes. ponds and bitches, and for all
other useful purposes to which water can
be put when provided in abundance"
Twice Before Congress.
The bill was first introduced in Congress
by Capt. Dovener in February, 1905, and was
presented again last December. Capt.
Walker explained that he brought it to the
attention of the forestry association at the
request of Capt Dovener. Capt Walker
also said he was authorized to state that
in all probability Senator Elkins of West
Virginia will introduce the same or SINH
lar bill in the present Congress, and that
due efforts will be made to pass the meas
ure in both the Senate and the House of
Representatives.
Capt Walker explained that while the
bill was of the same nature as those for the
southern Appalachian and White mountain
regions it was not a copy or offspring of
the latter. Attention was also called to the
fact that it was formulated for and passed
by the water committee of the Washington
city Board of Trade before being presented
10 Congress. 1t was also pointed out that
Capt Doveners bill was not intended to
rival antagonize either Of the other
similar bills.
Capt. Walker stated that the same gen.
eral arguments applied to all the bills and
that they all embrace the "soundest, strong
est, oldest and truest principles of engineer
ing science"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-19
CITY AND DISTRICT,

Thinking he was taking cough medicine.
ID. II. Gurlford, forty-tive years old, of GIG
h street southwest swallowed a dose of
disinfectant early yesterday morning. Dis
covering his mistake he hurried to the
Emergency Hospital. where he received
treatment. His condition, the physicians
stated, was not serious.
The burning OF some clothing in the
yard In the rear of the house of Mary Har-
rls. No. Marks court southeast, caused a
slight blaze about 1880 o'clock this morn
Ing. II was not necessary to call upon
the fire department for assistance how
ever, and only about s. damage was caused.
Bernard Thomas, colOred, twenty-five
years old, was removed to the Casualty Hos
pital from 1923 Hope avenue southeast last
night about IL o'clock because he was sick
The sick man, whose home Is at 1881 C
street -sVltheast, recovered in short time
and was able to go home.
While aNghting from street car at 9th
and i streets northwest last night about
IL 30 o'clock, Mrs. Mary c. James, colored
fifty years old, was thrown to the pavement
and slightly hurt. She declined hospital
treatment and went to her home at 1905
vermont avenue, where she was attended
Dy her family physician.
Jacob Kuhn, forty years old whose home
is In Philadelphia, mashed his right foot
while working near the Long bridge yes
terday. He was aiken TO the Emergency
Hospital, where he was given surgical
treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-19
Prisoners Bound for Moundsville.

The following named prisoners. recently
sentenced by the local Criminal Courts,
were taken to the West Virginia peniten-
tiary at Moundsvilie last night:
travel on train scheduled to depart from
Thomas E. Whitney, murder in the second
degree, twenty-five years.
Richard Chase, murder in the second de-
gree, twelve years.
Howard Thomas. larceny, seven years
Charles Reynolds. robbery, seven years
Arthur Williams, HOUSEKEEPING, six
years.
Charles Williams, housebreaking, five
years.
William Mcknight, housebreaking, five
years.
Mary Thomas, larceny, three and one
half years.
Richard Slater, depreciation on private
property, three years.
Harrison Hill, depreciation on private
property, three years
Robert Vodry, housebreaking three years
Samuel Waugh, robbery, three years
Eugene Smith, depreciation on house fix
lures, eighteen months
r. Vernon Briscoe altering money order
in violation of the postal regulations, one
year and one day.
George Brennan, HOUSEKEEPING one year
and one day.
Clarence Hewlett, housebreaking, one year
and one day.
Bunch Hill, one year and one day
Charles p. Posey, arson, one year and
one day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-19
ALLEGED BRUTALITY
BRITISH AMBASSADORS APPEAL
ED TO FOR REDRESS.

1t is probable that English diplomacy
may take hand in the oyster dredging
outrages which have characterized the oys-
tering season on the lower Potomac and
Chesapeake bay for years past. Complaint
has just been made to the English ambas-
sador by two British subjects who reached
Washington yesterday from the lower Po-
tomac. footsore, after a tramp OF more
than forty miles, and covered with bruises,
the result Of beatings they claim to have
received at the hands of the captain of an
oyster pungy and his colored mate.
The men. who are at the municipal lodg-
ing house. on 10Th street, gave their names
to Superintendent Tyson George Granger.
twenty-five years of age. and John Melrose,
thirty-three years. both citizens of Ireland
and subjects of King Edward.
They claim to have been virtually prs-
oners on the oyster boat since October 10
last. They say they were compelled to
sleep in their outer clothing more than
three months, without bath or change of
linen, and that their food consisted of
coarse corn dodgers" and black molasses.
Also that when they were finally put ashore
on Solomon's Island the captain gave them
but So apiece Of the $45 he owed each man.
Melrose, who has written the complaint
to the English ambassador, says the col
tadn. beat them frequently and severely
with large scoop shovel, and that both
captain and mate intimidated them with
big revolvers.
The crew of this boat, with the exception
OF the captain and mate, were all foreign
ers-two Irishmen two Germans. Bohem-
ian and an ItaAan-all of whom found
their way. to Washington after long
tramp. and were cared for by Supt. .Ty-
son at the municipal lodging house
The two British subjects are endeavoring
to get temporary employment here in order
that they may return to New York, and
perhaps to the old country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-19
Annual Workhouse Tea.

The annual tea fcr the inmates of the
District almshouse took place Wednesday.
Miss Lottie Van Doren, whose work at
the almshouse and workhouse has been car
ried on for years, was In charge. The Capt.
tol Hill Auxiliary, w. c. T. L., co-operated
with her. More than four hundred and
nifty persons were served with ice cream
and homemade cake. This includes both
men and women in the almshouse itself,
eighty-six oolored men in their separate
building. and the patients in hospital, who
were given fruits and dainties suitable for
diet requirements Superintendent and Mrs
gently to make II a success Among the la
dies assisting Miss Van Doren were Miss
Kimball. Mrs, Cole, Mrs. Mclean. Miss
Brooks. Miss Boyden, Mrs. Brock and Mrs.
McKeldon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-19
SOCIETY OF FINE ARTS.
Officers Reelected and Lecture DeIiv-
cred on Architecture.

The National Society of the Fine Arts
held its annual meeting last evening at the
residence of Mr.. Charles NJ. Foulke or
Massachusetts avenue. The society re-
elected the present officers. Charles ]. Bell
president; Right Rev. Mgr. O'Connell first
vice president Charles w. Needham. sec
ond vice president; T. Wayland Vaughan
secretary; Bernard r. Green, treasurer
members of council, w. II. Holmes. Joseph
C. Hornblower, Edward l.. Morse and Ar
thur J. Parsons.
The address OF the evening was made by
Mr.. Charles Howard Walker of Boston. who
lectured upon some phases of architecture
concerning which he is acknowledged
authority.
The United States Capitol building he
praised as one of the finest public build
ings in the world, stating that the foremost
foreign writers upon architecture are agreed
as to its excellence.
The society has increased largely in men,
bership during the past year and series of
meetings are in vogue this winter to stimu-
late interest in local art needs and condi-
tiCnS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-19
INSPECTORS IN SESSION.
supervisors of Steamboat Service
Meet at General Inspectors Office.

The annual session of the board of super
vlslng inspectors of steam vessels of the
United States, which opened in the office of
Gen. George Uhler, inspector general of
steam vessels, in the International Invest
ment Company building on 18th street be-
tween G and H northwest, Wednesday af-
ternoon, will consider matters relative to
the steamboat service of the United States,
and will make such changes In the rules
as will improve the service and reduce any
danger that may exist to the safety Of pas
sengers from any cause At the session
yesterday the inspectors received a number
OF communications from various parts of
the country, but took no action On any of
them The board, 1t is expected, will be in
session for several weeks and will he pre-
sided over by Gen. Uhler
The supervising inspectors present are:
John Birmingham Of San Francisco, from
the first district; Ira Harris of New York,
second district; John w. CAST of Norfolk,
third district; John D. Sloane, Dubuque,
fifth district: Eugene L. Dorsey, Louisville,
sixth district; Samuel r. Crumbaugh, Gin
cinnati, seventh district; C. R. Westcott,
Detroit, eighth district; James Stone,
Cleveland, ninth district, and John A. Cot
ter. New Orleans, tenth district. This
ton of r. A. Whitledge, St. Louis, who
has not yet arrived.
The board has been engaged today in con-
sidering certain changes in the rules gov
erntng the steamboat inspection service but
no action was taken on any Of the proposed
changes.
Among the questions that will come up
for action of the board is the complaint
against the alleged useless whistlinS of
steamboats, in New York harbor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-19
Patriotic Americans Install Officers

AT the meeting of Camp No 1, Patriotic
Order of Americans held Wednesday even
ing at its hall, Mariners Temple, Water
street southwest, two candidates We're in
itiated and one application for member
ship was received
The District president, Mrs. Mary E. Ra-
ven. installed the following officers for the
ensuing term: Susan A. Crown, past presi-
dent; Albert e. Gorham national assistant
presidenD, past assistant president; Rose
Barr, president; Mary acknowledges, as
sistant president; Fannie Simms, vice presi-
dent; Maggie M. Jones, assistant vice presi-
dent; Dora Reese, conductor; Edith NJ.
Kapp assistant conductor; Annie NJ Van
solver, recording secretary; Lille ODono-
hue, financial secretary; John r. Sutton,
treasurer; Sarah Golden, chaplain; G. r.
Maxwell national representative, orator;
Lille Thrift, guard; Susan A Crown senti-
mel; trustees, Susan A. Crown, eighteen
months: Annie c. Lyles, twelve months;
Lille Thrift, six months; Helen A. Mills,
pianist. The honors of assistant past presi-
dent We're conferred upon John r. Sutton
for services as treasurer since September
Is, 1901.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-19
PRIZES ron HxcELLErcE.
Debatsrs Of Georgetown University to
Be Rewarded.

The faculty Of the school Of law. George
town University, has decided to provide a
number OF special prizes for excellence in
debate. These rewards will probably take
the form OF costly gold medals. which win
be presented to the young legal lights who
make the best showing upon the occasion
Of the public debates this season under the
auspices of the Debating Society of the
Georgetown law school
The judges who served in connection with
the debate in CASTOR Hall the evening Of
the 9TH instant have certified to the faculty,
In sealed envelope the name of the stu
dent who earned first honors in that strife
OF eloquence- The envelopes will remain
sealed and the names of the winners with
held until the evening OF the graduation
exercises of the law school at the end OF
the present school year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-19
Verdict in Favor Of District.

A jury In Circuit Court No. ! has rem
dered verdict in favor of the District OF
Columbia as the outcome Of the proceedings
at law instituted by Orlando H. Bissell to
recover damages In the sum of 5000. Mr.
Bissell claimed that he sustained personal
injury by falling into a manhole on l.
street between 18th and 18th streets last
May. The evidence. SO the court held,
failed to prove that the covering OF the
manhole was defective.
BY proceedings In equity, Instituted
against Arthur G. Plant, administrator OF
the estate Of George n. Plant. william h
Turpin seeks an accounting Of the partner
ship AFFAIRS of the arm OF Plant q Turptn.
The partnership was formed April IL, 1855
II 10 explained, by the complainant and the
late George n. Plant for the conduct OF q
real estate busineaa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-19
nxEcUT1vH coMx1rrzz MEETS.
White Ribboners Consider NJ,
Items Of Business.
Many


The January meeting of the executive
committee, District of Columbia Woman
fbrss,ta,, .ra,.ro~.,.a, ,,,,,.- -, W.
.oa az, r.s1. -
l Hs1s q oN@ otn street horthWest, MIS-.
CLINTON Smith presiding.
The devotional exercises consisted of the
reading Of Scrintnra salact,ons nv ma,,-
har. rss,,.,. 49, .,ns -,
'e u.ie. uii ee.iois VI n"as' ni'leleii i
ana prayer by Mrs. Brace. president OF
Georgetown Union. Mrs. Emig. assistant
secretary, read the minutes Of last months
meet;nv an,s +ha tra.s,,rar Mr.. r,..r,a
CO ..-sSe.N
oiu' saw sa'fSiae'oiS iepoie VI INC
Hnances.
A letter of sympathy was sent the record
ing SECRETARY Mrs Emma Sanford Shelton
whose ,1,,nss r,ro,.a,,.,1, o...,,Jz,, =. ~
oo Aes' Pie'e.eo' a''enuaee a. 'Ao
meeting"
Upon the suggestion of Mrs. Margaret
Dye Ellis new department, that of
.,r..,f. rr,,.,, ,...a ~,.n
Mrs Votaw &C snn.r,n,.,San, rrhis de-
M rt,nant n-l, r,orI Sor ~ introdnctJo, of
the savines hanr systen into the n,,hIic
schools re +ba n,strfct of CoInnb,a II
was atatad that rirca 1851 this svstern
has baen IN nnar.4;on IN The Schools ~
ssNeroI SECS enS H. rat,,r,. Sbnu, tho :
I'm To date oonssdsrab,r nnre thar two
1na,l,on doIars has haan rio Ia In sa1,insS
hanks nv the nnni,s pAoeu -
Mrs Easterltng Of North C.n,to1 Irn,on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-19
National Union officers Installed.

The installation of officers of Congression-
al Council, National Union, took place at
Typographical Temple Tuesday evening.
Mr.. Charles F. Hendler, the president
of the cabinet, in charge. The Of
ficers installed were: President, 7. F.
Monahan; vice president, r. L. s. Halpen-
ny; eX-president, T. l.. Wade; speaker, Theo.
Demmeyer; secretary, Preston B. Wright
financial secretary, f. B. Bell; treasurer,
Elmer Johnson; chaplain, C. w. Lippold;
usher, ]. B. Hayes; sergeant-at-arms, C.
R. McLelland; doorkeeper. Alpheus Sholl;
trustees, w. A. Smith and D. L. SAMSON
delegates to cabinet, James E. Bright, A.
E. Riddle, Elmer Johnson, Preston b.
Wright and 7. F. Monahan; delegate to the
Immediate relief, +. B. Bell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-19
officers for Brentwood Firemen.

night last elected the following officers for
the year 1906: President E. H. Roberts;
vice president, o. NJ. Link: recording sec
rotary, L. D. Snead; financial secretary A.
R. Smith; treasurer, H. F. McQueeney;
for eman, o. L. Ganbin; first assistant fore
man, J. I. Gerhardt; second assistant fore
man, G. Plummer. Speeches were made re-
viewing the result of last years work on
the building etc. A resolution was unan-
imcusly adopted rendering the vote of
thanks of the department to the retiring
president, o. L. Ganbin, for his able, wise
and progressive administration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-19
Accused of Giving Short Weight.

John Carrico and Adam Locksman were
before Judge Mullowny in the Police Court
yesterday, charged with selling short
weight meat to Mrs. Annie e. Waters
Judge Mullowny found no evidence against
Locksman and released him. Carrico was
fined $40, in default Of which he will go to
the workhouse for sixty days.
Mrs. Waters testified that Carrico came
to her house last Saturday morning and
sold her a piece of meat. She paid for If
teen pounds, but when 1t was weighed aft
erward 1t was found to weigh only ten
pounds She reported the matter to the au-
thorities, and Policeman Waldron of the
eighth precinct station arrested the two
men yesterday. Locksman was found
driving the wagon, but denied that he was
on the wagon Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-19
TO REGULATE INSURANCE.
Annual Convention of State Officials
to Be Held in Chicago.

In a circular letter issued to leading Off
Gals Of the insurance departments of diff
erent cities, states and territories, announc-
ing the final arrangements for the insurance
convention, to be held in Chicago on Febru-
airy l, Thomas E. Drake, superintendent OF
insurance. District Of Columbia, and chair
man of the executive and conference COM
mittees of the National Association of In
surance Commissioners, has stated that he
expects more than twice as many officials
to be present than have attended any pre-
vious national convention of the organiza-
ton.
He suggested that delegates be on hand
as early as January 80 and that they have
prepared at that time all bills, or parts OF
bills, which they may wish to have consid-
cred by the committee on laws and legisla-
ton of the convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-19
DEVELOPS MANILA.
Patient Under Examination Attempts
to Throttle Physician

Incident to the announcement today that
John NJ. Lanahan had been committed to
st. Elizabeths Asylum it was stated that
DR.. DeHaven Sharpe, one Of the physicians
at the Washington Asylum Hospital, had a
narrow escape from serious injury by Lana
han. 1t seems the man was committed to
the Washington Asylum for observation as
to his mental state, but there was no
thought of his becoming violent. He was
being examined by DR.. Sharpe a few days
ago when he suddenly developed homicidal
mania and sought to throttle the physician.
A desperate struggle ensued, and 1t was
only by exerting all his strength that DR..
Sharpe was able to keep Lanahan at bay
until assistance arrived
Lanahan was placed in straight jacket
for safety, and as soon as possible he was
transferred to the Government Hospital for
the Insane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-19
Savings Bank Directors Elected.

The stockholders of the Washington Saw
ings Bank yesterday elected directors, as
follows: o. G. Staples, P. B. Chase, Samuel
Ross, c. H. Davidge S. B. Hege, Warren
W. Biggs, Thomas H. Hall, B. F. Edwards,
VIM f. GUIDE Scott Nesbit, Homer Query,
Samuel Knox and Henry NJ. Baker.
Mr. O. G. Staples was reelected president,
Samuel Ross, Scott Nesbit, P. B. Chase and
Homer Query were elected vice presidents,
c. III. Davidge was elected treasurer and
cashier and ]. F. B. ,Goldney, assistant
cashier,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-19
Susan B. Anthony's Birthday.

A meeting OF the Equal Suffrage Associa-
ton was held Tuesday night in the room OF
Mrs. Kate Ward Bent, Mount Vernon flats.
The special business of the evening was to
perfect arrangements for the celebration Of
the coming eighty-sixth birthday anniver-
sary of Miss Susan B. Anthony.
The Church of Our Father has been ten
dered for that evening, and eminent SPEAK
ers from abroad will be present to express
their appreciation of the life work of Miss
Anthony
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-19
Many Bargains in Gas Fixtures.

Large combination chandelier. gas. 6
electric was SIS, now s13; dining room
style chandelier. gas electric, was $50,
now Sl2; small fortnight art chandelier
was $500, now $3.50; neat 4-light chande-
ner. was $3.50. now $3.50; three-light chan
delier to match, was $3.50, now $3.50; hall
light and prisms, was $4.00, now $500;
student lamps, were 1910 now S2.47 drop
lights, were $500 now Sl.40; figure lamp,
was $500, now SIPS. All our Gas Fixtures
at cut prices Getting ready to paper and
paint show room.
GIG 18th ST. q. A. Muddiman & Co. 1904 G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-19
Meats Famous for Their Quality.

For years the T. T. Keane Co.'S Washing
ton-dressed beef. Southdown lamb and 9TH
er choice meats have satisfied the require
ments of the capitals most eXacting resi-
dents. Special display of these delicious
meats, also Smthfield hams Deerfoot
Farm sausage, cooked lamb tongues, etc,
at 34-51 Center Market and 8 Wholesale
Row tomorrow. Your inspection invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-19
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

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,
10 am. to 3 pm Arlington and Alexandria
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge for
Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church half
hourly