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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-24
CASE OF JAMES w. BOYD.
Proceedings Instituted TO Recover on
His Alleged Fraudulent Checks.

Proceedings at Law have been Instituted
In the Supreme Court OF the District by
United States District Attorney Baker
against the National Safe Deposit, Savings
and Trust Company of the District of Co
lumbia TO recover the sum of s5s, $50, which,
1t is alleged represents the amounts paid
by the assistant treasurer of the United
States at New York and the assistant treas
urer at Chicago. during the last four years,
on fifty-one checks. alleged to have been
fraudulently obtained by James w. Boyd,
who was a clerk in the Public Health and
Marine Hospital Service
There are fffty-one counts In the declara-
ton. which sets forth that the checks de-
scribed were made by disbursing officer
OF the United States government. 1t Is al
legged that Boyd forged the Endorsements
of the papers and subsequently delivered
the checks to the defendant who Endorsed.
guaranteeing the prior endorsement and
cashing the checks at the subtreasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-24
A CIVIL SERVICE ORDER
AFFECTING LABORERS' APPOINT
MENT WHO DO CLERICAL WORK.

After a conference with Civil Service
Commissioner Greene this afternoon Presi-
dent Roosevelt issued an executive order
which will prevent the appointment in GUS
tom houses. postoffices. land offices, ETC., OF
laborers who do clerical work, except upon
the proper certification of the civil service
commission
One year ago such an order was issued eff
fecting the executive departments, and the
present order is mere extension of that
executive decree to the field. Mr.. Greene
explained that there Is large body of men
who are appointed as laborers but who also
perform great deal Of clerical work. They
have to be strong enough to do such work
as trucking in customs houses. Hereafter
the commission will keep q register of men
who have passed an examination of the
third grade, and all such appointments Will
be made from this list.
The order is as follows:
mo person shall hereafter be appointed
to the position of laborer except upon GER
tfhcatfon under the civil service rules, If the
position requires. in connection with the
usual duties Of mere laborer, the perform
ance Of work of the grade done by classified
employees. No person who is to perform
manual labor merely. in cities where the
labor regula tons are in force, shall be- ap-
pointed without the approval of the board
or labor employment. subject to the super
vision of the civil service commission.
"Laborfrs now employed in such. cities
whose principal duties are of the grade per-
formed by classified employees, and who are
efficiently and satisfactorily performing
such duties, may, subject to the approval
OF the civil service commission, be regarded
as classified upon such approval. No la
borer thus classified shall receive increase
OF pay, or be promoted or transferred with
out examination by the commission
Heads of departments shall report to the
commission the name and duty Of each Ia
borer in the Offices affected by this order,
stating specifically the kind OF labor per-
formed, whether his services have been eff
Client and satisfactory and, where the la
borer Is assigned to more than one kind of
work, approximately the length of time as
signed to classified and unclassified work
daily. THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-24
FREEDMAN's HOSPITAL.
Repeal of Proviso in Regard to It
Advised

Acting Secretary OF the Interior Ryan has
forwarded to Congress a draft of bill
repeating the provision Of existing law
which requires the trustees of Howard Uni
verslty to supply ell medical and surgical
attendance at Freedmans Hospital free OF
charge TO the United States or the District
Of Columbia.
The Secretary calls attention to the re-
Port of the board of visitors Of Freedmans
Hospital in which it is urged that the re-
peal of this law will make for improved
conditions in the hospital The report says
that the Secretary of the Interior is now
exclusively charged with the administration
and control. financially and otherwise, OF
Freednan's Hospital.
But there still stands upon the statute
books says the report, that proviso to
the appropriation act Of March 3, 1908,
which requires the trustees to furnish such
free medical and surgical service. In our
opinion that measure stands as q menace
to the wise and good administration of
the hospital, and we venture 10 suggest
that 1t be repealed at once. Past expert
ence has shown the folly and the friction
OF divided jurisdiction. and If continued
under the authority OF the law the past
piled. There is no logic to justify Howard
University In annexing fTeedinan's Hospital.
Each is conceived In a beneficial spirit by
Congress; Howard University for purposes
of education in the different schools OF
learning. and Freedman's Hospital as a
great national institution for the care and
treatment of the sick and afflicted. When
through the liberality Of Congress a mag
nifcent hospital Of thoroughly modern APP
pointments is about to be completed more
than ever we believe it should be con-
tinued as now. officered under the desig
nation, appointment and control of the
Secretary of the Interior.
1T is a well-known fact that the dis
tinguished annals OF surgery and triumphs
of medicine in late years are due largely,
If not entirely. to the skill and learning
OF the medical officers appointed by the
direction of the Secretary of the Interior.
The grant of power to the trustees of How
ard University is calculated to antagonize
the methods of control of the Secretary.
While the service. medical and surgical.
furnished by them might be conservative.
there is grave danger that innovations
might creep in which might be wholly sub
versive of the public good, and thus there
would be projected bitter antagonism
that would seriously Yetard the welfare OF
the hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-24
PROGRAM OF INQUIRY.
Testimony Regarding the Canal Soon
to Be Taken.

AS soon as the Senate committee on in
teroceanic canals finishes the examination
of witnesses already subpenaed 1t will give
consideration to the reports Of the consult
ing boards of engineers concerning the type
of canal to be recommended to Congress
Practically all of next week viii be occu-v
pied in examining William Nelson Crorn-
well of New York, who VIII appear Monday:
J. z. Market of Omaha. Neb., who viii
testify Tuesday concerning the commlssary
contract that was awarded to him and
afterward Cancelled by the canal commits
sion, and Chairman Shonts OF the canal
commission.
Very little thought has been given to the
formation Of a general canal iegislativ bill,
and action probably will he delayed until
after the type OF canal has been deter
mined Many senators favor legislation
concerning salaries and expenditures OF
money in order TO limit the authority OF
the canal commission, while others are IN
clined to remove all red tape and give 10
the President and Secretary OF War as free
a hand as is possible under strict auditing
methods.
President Roosevelt favors decreasing
the commission to three members, and IL Is
believed this vii be recommended by the
committee together with transfer OF the
headquarters OF the commission to the
isthInus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-24
A POLICE HEARING
By Subcommittee Of the House Dis
trict Committee.

LIlCI SOIQIu1Ctc6.
Representative Campbells subcommittee
of the House committee on the District of
Columbia, which has under consideration the
Babcock and Cooper bills for increasing the
pay and Fastening the promotion of MEM
bers Of the metropolitan police force, held
another hearing on those measures today.
Commissioner West, Major Sylvester of the
metropolitan police. Attorney Wilton ].
Lambert and Policeman Edward Curry of
the local force were heard by the subcom-
mittse. Private Curry made an excellent
impression upon the members of the COM
mittee.
He spoke very briefly, but presented iis-
ures showing the necessary monthly ex-
penditures of member of the police force,
and also offered several suggestions as to
the conduct of trial cases that met with
the hearty approval OF both the Commits
sioners and the members OF the subcom-
mittee. At the close of his presentation
Of the priyate's side OF the case he was
warmly congratulated by all those present
interested in the measures under discussion.
Private Curry presented a petition from
1000 leading merchants of Washington urg-
ing that the privates OF the force be given
an immediate Increase of pay, as provided
II the Cooper bill, instead Of having to
wait from three to five years for such In
crease. as provided In the Commissioners
bill.
At Mr. Curry's suggestion the committee
made an alteration in one section of the
bill to prevent policemen injured In the line
of duty from being barred from promotion.
Maj. Sylvester and Commissioner West
both approved the alteration. Mr.. Curry
said that the privates OF the force were
heartily In sympathy with the idea that
the Commissioners had the right to review
all findings of the police board. but not to
alter them. The committee and Commits
sioner West and Maj. Sylvester fell into
line with Mr.. Currys idea that the Com
missioners be authorized to disapprove. APP
the trial board The idea of having the
decisions of the trial board final. with an
appeal to the Commissioners allowed, was
the Ideal proposition to the members of the
force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-24
THE ANNAPOLIS INQUIRY.
Committee to Quit Today-Confidenc
in Sands.
special Dispatch to The Star,

Special Dispatch to The Star
ANNAPOLIS. Nd, February I.-It 10
practically certain that the congressional
subcommittee OF investigation will complete
its work at the Naval Acadmey this after
noon. and will return to Washington for
good. The members are reported to be
quite confident that the system OF discipline
In vogue at the academy under Admiral
Sands incumbency superintendent will
lead to high state Of discipline, and uiti-
mately cause hazing to disappear.
The academy authorities have ordered
that the honors be accorded the COMMITTEES
on Its departure which are prescribed for
congressman on official missions. and which
are the same as given to ambassadors Of for
eign countries. a salute of seventeen guns
viii be given. battalion OF marines turned
out and there VIII be four rufiies from the
field music.
Lieut.. Commander II. \. Wiley of the de-
partment OF discipline was witness be-
fore the committee this morning and the
witnesses who are expected TO be called
during the day are Admiral Sands, Com
mander L. j. Dewey and Lieut. A. Buchan-
non.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-24
WEDDING IN HIGH LIFE.
Miss Strong Married to Reginald
Ronalds, millionaire Clubman.

ERIE, Pa, February 24--One OF the most
elaborate society weddings that ever oc-
CURED In this city took place today when
the marriage of Miss Thora Scott Strong.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Strong
OF this city, and Mr.. Reginald Ronalds.
millionaire clubnlan OF New York was sol
emnized in st. Paups Church. The ceremony
was performed at 1 o'clock by the Right
Rev. Franklin Spencer Spaulding, bishop of
Utah, assisted by Rev. John NJ McGann.
Mr. Pierre LorilIard Ronalds, a brother Of
the groom. acted as best man. Miss Strong
was accompanied by only one bridesmaid.
her cousin, Miss Mathilda Townsend OF
Washington.
The brides wedding trousseau was made
In Paris and was cloth Of silver garnished
with orange blossoms. Her veil was OF
point lace.
The following intimate friends of the
groom were ushers: Clarence II. Mackay,
Louis F. II. Belts. Stanford White ]. Bar
ton Willing, Whitney Warren. Capt. Philip
Lydig. all of New York; Arthur ]. Rich
mond, Boston and Edward Mehl Of Erie.
The wedding presents numbered many
hundred and their aggregate value is esti-
mated at $4,000 There were about 300
out-of-toWn guests in attendance who came
principally from New York, Philadelphia.
Washington Boston and Pittsburg.
Mr.. Ronalds is well known socially in
the east He was one of President Roose-
velts Rough Riders and saw active serV-
ice. Miss Strong is a granddaughter of
the late William l.. Scott, Her father is
president of the Erie and Pittsburg Rail-
road Company.
Following the ceremony there was re.
ception at the home OF the brides parents,
Music was furnished by the Pittsburg
orchestra.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ronalds will spend their
honeymoon in North Carolina until April
when they will sail for Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-24
HAS QUIT THE MUTUAL
z. B. NORRIS RESIGNED FROM
BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

PHILADELPHIA, February A.-EhnE-
ham B. Morris OF this city announced to-
day that ne had resigned his tr1steeship IN
the Mutual Life Insurance Company OF
New York. Mr.. Morris gives as a reason
for his resignation the pressure Of business.
He - the president OF the Girard Trust
Company OF this city.
Mr.. Morris. in explaining his resignation,
said:
II resigned as trustee Of the Mutual
Life because 1t proved to be impracticable
for me as nonresident to keep In touch
with the details OF the management OF a
corporation having its Office In New York,
and whose policy must necessarily be
adapted to varying conditions from day to
Gay. l remained in the board after the
to vote in support of every measure advo-
Gated by the Truesdale investigating COM
mittee.
Impossible to Know.
ITO show how impossible It is for any one
living at distance to know really much
about such a company as the Mutual until
the names were brought out in the inves-
LEGATION. /. did not know even of the ex-
istence Of Mr.. Thebaud, Mr.. Raymond or
Mr.. Fields or Mr.. Hamilton. Their names
were never mentioned at any board meet
ing, and Ii never heard of them or their
relation to the company.
1T seems foolish for a man to serve on
large board. where naturally he can have
no voice In the actual management by rea-
son Of his absence and can only hear of
decisions OF policy after they are made.
No such director can be called on to do
more than support officers whom he sup
poses to be honorable men, and who are
in charge Of the business; he can pass upon
such questions only as are brought before
the board for action. II the officers abuse
this trust, and do not bring matters before
the board. the directors can by no posi-
bility have any knowledge of them. In the
case Of the Mutual these officers have been
dispensed with, and the courts will decide
the merits of the matter. 1t has passed
out Of the control Of the trustees, and.
therefore, there was no reason for me to
remain longer on the board
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-24
Alleged Violation of Contract.

A rule has been issued by Chief Justice
Ciabaugh of the District Supreme Court
against Charles J. Turner. the Harry HI.
Jueig Company and Harry Fl. Juelg, re-
quiring them to show cause March why
they should not be enjoined from disposing
Of certain contracts or leases for the sale
OF piano fixtures. The suit was filed by
Attorney Wilton j. Lambert, counsel for
the Wilcox & White Company of Connec-
ticut, manufacturers of Angelus piano play
er. 1t is alleged by the complainant COM
contract In regard to the sale of piano
players and the methods Of paying for
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-24
TO USE STATION NEXT YEAR.
Washington Terminal Expected to Be
Ready January l.

The new union station at Washington.
Baltimore and Ohio officials figure, will be
ready for occupancy by about January 1,
1907.
1t has been decided to have a separate or
ganization in charge of the terminals. The
title Of the chief officer has not yet been
decided upon, but will likely be that OF
superintendent or manager OF terminals.
Under his supervision will be the station en-
gineer, station master. janitor. yard master.
the man who looks after the passenger
trains. switchmen and all other employees at
the terminal.
Separate accounts will be kept and the ex-
penses of operation will be appointioned be-
tween the roads interested.
The selection of the chief officer will be
made with the joint approval Of the inter-
eSted roads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-24
Installation of Salvation Army officer

Maj. NJ. E. Barter. one of the most sue
cessful women division officers of the SAL
walton Army. has been selected to succeed
Maj Simonson as superintendent OF the
work In this section of the country. Brig
adler Alexander NJ Damon, provincial Of
ficer commanding all Salvation Army oper-
atoms in Maryland, Virginia, North Caro-
Hna, Delaware. Pennsylvania and the Dis
trlct of Columbia, will install Nal. Barter
In Office tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock
at the army hall, $50 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest. An invitation has been ex-
tended to the public to be present on this
occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-24
TAKES DECISIVE STEP
ASYLUM BOARD APPEALS TO DE-
PARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

The failure OF the Investigating commit
tee of the Medaco-Legal Society to appear
before the board OF visitors OF the govern
ment hospital for the insane. at its meet
Ing held at noon today. resulted in the
adoption of resolution by the board to
compel the attendance at future meeting
Of those who recently made sensational
charges through the newspapers against
the mana cement of the institution.
Z In order to bring about such attendance,
1t Is said the matter will be at once pre-
scented to the Department of Justice to as
certain in what manner such attendance Of
witnesses may be compelled.
The following official statement was given
out by the board of visitors at the conclu-
sion OF the session this afternoon
The board Of visitors. having met this
have published In the newspapers charges
against this hospital have declined their
invitation to appear before the board and
CIV give testimony In substantiation Of these
1t was resolved, That the board do now
adjourn until o'clock pm, Wednesday.
the 18th instant, In order to ascertain
whether or not the board has power to
compel the attendance Of witnesses and to
administer judicial oaths: and If it should
be found that such power does not now
sary to clothe the board with such power
in the interest of full judicial inquiry
into the charges lodged against this hos
pital. and into its condition and admin
istration.''
Goes to Attorney General.
Discussing this authorized statement this
afternoon. a member of the board said he
did not at this time know how the attend
ance of those who made the charges against
the Government Hospital for the Insane
could be compelled. But" he added 1.-The
matter will first be presented to the Attor-
ney General OF the United States, and If
necessary will be taken to Congress, in Or
der that law may be enacted covering
such cases.
The board resents the imputaton of the
Medico-Legal Society that an investigation
conducted by the board of visitors would
result in "whitewash" report. The board.
1t was further stated, is determined to
probe into the charges made by Attorney
Evans and DR.. Emmons, and it will not be
deferred by any insinuations. 1t is said, the
society may make.
The members of the board present at the
meeting this afternoon were: Surgeon Gen.
F. NJ. Gunnell, L. S. N: Surg. Gen. John
Moore, U. s. A; Surg. Gen. Walter Wyman,
q. 8. M. H. g.; former Assistant Attorney
VIM. A. Maury. Rev. Teunis s. Hamlin.
Mrs. Gardiner Hubbard and Mrs. a. M.
Gangewer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-24

The present officers were then reelected
by unanimous vote. as follows: President.
Col. Louis +. Beeier of Baltimore; secre-
tary. Mrs. Moore Murdoch OF Dallas. Tex:
vice president. Capt. Francis J. KneiYer,
and treasurer. Leroy Wiley OF Lexington.
Ky.
Upon the suggestion of Representative
Hughes. votes Of thanks were extended 70
Miss Jessica Randolph Smith Of Hender.
son. N. c.. and to Mrs Murdoch.
The statement was made that the average
age OF the members OF the society IL eighty
three years. The session was closed by
prayer by Mai. Charles G. Pierce. chap
lain u. $. A. of Fort Myer. who asked
that the lettering veterans be kept in peace
and happiness until the shadows lengthen
and evening comes. then give them final
peace and rest"
At the session OF the Mexican Veterans
Thursday evening Private Dalzeil delivered
an address and congratulated President
Roosevelt on the cosmopolitan, generous
way In which he addressed all soldiers as
comrades extending along the lire from
Concord Ridge to Buena Vista, Appomat-
tox. San Juan Hill and Manila--all brothers
OF the Union"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-24
Personal Injuries ALLEGED.

Suit at law to recover damages in the
sum of 10000 has been fled in the Dis
trict Supreme Court by Vincent Oliveri
against the Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington Railway Company for alleged
personal injuries. In his declaration the
plaintiff alleges that while lawfully stand
ing near one end of train of freight cars
on siding on Virginia avenue southeast
September last he was struck and serf-
ously injured by the sudden starting of
the cars. He is represented by Attorney
A s. Worthington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-24
VIRGINIA CRAB BILL.
Lively Fight at Richmond Over Pro-
posed New Legislation.

SPECIAL bispltcu 70 The star.
RICHMOND, Va. February 24.-The Rev
crab bill. which has already passed tho
house, and which inhibts the catching of
crabs by dredgers during the months of
November. December. January and Feb
ruary. was today reported favorably by
the senate committee on fish and game.
The bin viii be bitterly fought
In the senate a bill was presented by
Senator PJtteson imposing tax of l cent
on e2ch check drawn in the state for Atty
dollars and over, the tax 70 go to the sup
port OF confederate pensioners who have
reached the age OF sixty-fiye years
An amendment 10 the constitution was
proposed in the senate today by Senator
Machen of Alexandria. which provides for
ninety-day sessions OF the general assem-
bly,, for an extension OF sessions by n three
hfths' vote OF the members prohibiting the
Introduction OF new bills sixty DAYS after
tue beginning Of the session. and d,spens-
Ing with the many readings and roll calls
except on the final passage OF measures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-24
PICKING Government Embarrassed.

Special CabIcgram to The star
PICKING, February 24.-Eyidence of anti
foreign feeling In the southern provinces Of
Kwang Tung and Kukien continues TO em-
barrass the imperial government Under
cover Of the anti-foreign propaganda the
party which IL plotting against the present
dynasty seems to be gaining strength s
imperial troops near Jehoi. 10 miles north.
east Of this city. A large band OF the brie
gands has evaded force OF soldiers which.
Was sent TO attack them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-24
Funeral Of Harry Il. Hughes.

The remains OF Harry r. Hughes were
buried today with military honors. The fu-
neral services were held at o'clock at his
late residence. 3517 10th street northwest
Deceased was sixty-one years Of age and
served In the 13Sth Pennsylvania Volun-
tears during the civil war. Tho funeral
was under the direction Of Kit Carson Post.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-24
Confessed Horrible Crime.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NORFOLK. Va. February 24-Smith Mar
tin, an aged negro, has just died at the
Stokes County Home. His last words were
a confession Of a horrible crime. Martin
told how he killed q white man many years
ago, saying he cut his victims heart OUT
and burned 1t In the fire. The old negro.
who years ago bore the reputation OF being
a bad character. died saying he was going
to hell for his sins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-24
Sermon to Odd Fellows.

Rev Mr.. Norman. pastor of the Metro
politan Baptist Church, X street between
18th and 18th streets, tomorrow evening
Will preach a special sermon to the MEM
bers OF Rising Sun Lodge, No. 1865, Grand
United Order OF Odd Fellows.