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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09
TO DISMISS LACY.
Formal Order to That Effect Issued by
Commissioners Today.

BY unanimous decision OF the Commits
sioners late yesterday afternoon. former
Detective Henry Lacy. colored, is to be dis
missed from the metropolitan police. An
official order to this effect was issued to-
day. TO go into effect at once. Lacy was
brought before the police trial board some
months ago on charges growing out of his
connection with the affairs of a colored
school teacher, Lena Hewlett. The de-
tective was reduced In rank coincidently
with the filing of the charges. and suspend
ed from duty. Much attention was attract
ed to the case. both in and out of police
circles account of the character OF the
testimony introduced. The trial board rec
commended that the officer be dismissed.
brief review of the later developments
was given by Commissioner West when he
disposed of the matter. his motion, which
was approved by Commissioners Macfar-
land and BiddIe reading as follows:
This case reached the Commissioners
with a Recommendation of the trial board
that the accused he removed from tho
force. which the major and superintendent
of the police approved with suggestion
of leniency because of the officers long
service.
THE attorneys for Lacy appealed from
the decision of the trial board to the Com
missioners. the appeal being heard on Jan
uary 3. practically the entire day being oc
cupied in the arguments.
AT the conclusion of the hearing tho
Commissioners, In board session, cons!d"
cred the appeal, and in accordance with tho
decision thec reached, / move that the
action of the trial board be approved"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09
MAILBAG REPAIR SHOP.
Postmaster General Cortelyou Wants
It Moved to Globe Building.

Postmaster General Cortelyou is DESTROYS
of moving the mail bag repair shop from
it's present quarters 479-4S1 c street north
west, to the Globe building on Pennsyl-
vania avenue and, through the Secretary
of the Treasury, has asked Congress for an
appropriation of $4,000, which he estimates
will be necessary to effect the change.
DR.. w. c. Fowler. deputy health OFFICER,
acting on a request from Mr.. Cortelyou,
made an inspection of the present quarters
of the shop. and reported that from a
sanitary point of view the building, in It's
present condition, is unsuitable for
the work which is now being performed
therein"
Electrical Inspector Bleo reported that the
present system of electric wiring in the
building ives defective and dangerous,
Chief Belt of the fire department reported
that "this building is extremely hazardous,
by reason of it's construction. There
is nothing about the building but material
of the most infiammable nature"
Two hundred and forty persons are en-
pIoyed in the building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09
TO GIVE AWAY PLANT.
If Commissioners Will Permit 1t to
Run Unmolested Four Months.

John Mel. Dodson of the Godeys lime
kin was arraigned in the Police Court this
morning before Judge Mullowny on three
charges of violating the smoke law. ard
the finest imposed amounted to $125.
The two recent cases against Mr.. Dodson
were the first to be called in the court this
morning. Inspector Butts testified that the
stacks of the Godeys lime kiln at the cor
ner of 9th and L streets northwest emitted
dense gray smoke on December 81 for 5;a
minutes in period of about one hour; that
on December 27 smoke was emitted for
22Ha minutes In 2a hours; that the stack
was under observation by Inspector Conrad.
After this routine testimony Mr.. Dodson
was called on for a statement for his de-
Tense. He offered to give away his plant
If he was permitted to make lime unmo-
Tested until next May
Another case, in which a jury trial had
been demanded when it first came up, was
tried by the court this morning. The smoke
emitted said the inspector, for 9l2 minutes
In an hour and q half The sentence IN
each of the first two cases was $50 and in
this third case ii was $50 fine. From the
Police Court Mr.. Dodson went to the Com
missioners, to whom he will make the same
proposition that he made before the court.
The payment Of the finest was suspended
until the result of that conference with tho
Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09

reported. Tho latest victim, EdmpnA u
Bailey, coiored. thirty-nine years old, was
found in the residence above an oyster
house and billiard hall al % New Jersey
avenue northwest, and he was Immediately
transferred to the smallpox hospital The
health inspectors inquiries brought the
source OF contag1on to liEht-Ewa Ho icy. a
young coiored woman whose face bore
signs of fresh smallpox scans. admitting
that both she ana her baby son Joseph had
been sick when they came to washington
on December 8 from a place they calisd
"Colerain,' North Carolina Both the
woman and her baby were found to DO
practically recovered from the disease and
It was not deemed necessary to TRANSFER
them TO the hospital.
According TO the health authorities. there
is now more smallpox within the District
than there has been for years. Bailey<s
admission TO the hospital increased ths
number of patients under trestment 10
twent y three.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09
TIE MOROCCAN ISSUE
DEPARTURE OF FRENCH DELE
CATION TO CONFERENCE.

PARIS, January 9.-M. Revolt, former
governor Of Algiers and head Of the French
delegation to the Moroccan conference at
Algeciras, accompanied by numerous
suite, left Paris today for Spain. His de-
parture was the occasion Of q notable gath
ering Of officials, including representatives
Of Premier Rouvier and all the cabinet
ministers, NJ. st. Rene Taillandier, who
was French envoy to Morocco throughout
the controversy, and numerous military and
civilian officials.
The farewells showed the deep interest
and concern felt over the result Of the con-
ference as involving Franco German rela-
tons. NJ. Regnault, the second French
delegate. leaves tomorrow. The party Will
stop at Madrid, in order to participate in
the wedding of the Infanta Maria Teresa.
January u, to Prince Ferdinand of Ba-
varia. reaching Algeciras January Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09
BIG FIRE IN BOSTON.
Factory Warehouses Burned-Loss Be
tween $4,000 and $4,000.

BOSTON, January 9.-Fire in one OF a
group of five six-story brick warehouses;
owned by the factory building trust at the
corner of Wormwood and A streets South
Boston, today caused loss of between
Sl25 00o and $4,000, divided as follows:
The Railway Supply and Manufacturing
Company. dealers In cotton and wool waste,
$4,000; the Hallet & Davis Piano Com
pany, $4,000 to $4,000; the owners of the
building. $4,000. All are insured. The wa
ter thrown on the factory buildings ran
down through the shops occupied by the
Hallet & Davis Plano Company and dam
aged sounding boards, piano cases and
other valuable material. The fire started
from spontaneous combustion In the sup
ply cOmpany's rooms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09
Funeral of Miss obey.

Funeral services will be held at St Ste
phen's Catholic Church, 18th and Pennsyl-
vania avenue, tomorrow morning at D
o'clock over the remains of Miss Catherine
obey of 2432 K street northwest, who died
from heart failure Sunday evening. Prior
to the services at the church prayer serv-
fee will be conducted at the home OF de-
ceased. Interment will be in Holy Rood
cemetery. Rev. Mr.. Smith, one Of the as
sistant pastors of st. Stephens Church,
will ofiiciate. Miss obey for many years
was an experienced milliner and enjoyed
the acquaintance of large circle OF friends.
She was well known in Georgetown and
had lived In the immediate vicinity for sew
eral years. She was the daughter of Mr..
James Obey. the contractor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09
SEEK ALLEGED MURDERER.
Chicago Police Hope to Be Able to
Capture Constantine

CHICAGO. January 9.-The police today
received informa ton that led them to be-
lieve that they will in a short time be able
10 arrest Frank ]. Consta milne, the reputed
murderer of Mrs. w w. Gentry.
The barkeeper in a hotel at Tooth street
and Ewing avenue informed the police early
in the day that man who closely resem-
bled the description of Constantine had call
ed at the saloon and asked to have $50
bill changed His nervous behavior and his
resemblance to the missing man attracted
attention, and the barkeeper was confident
that he was the man wanted. The suspect
asked the way to Hammond and Whiting,
Ind. and is supposed TO have gone 10 one
OF those places. The police there have been
instructed to look out for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09
Display Of Franklin Imprints.

The 18th of this month will be Franklin
day at the Library of Congress. Mr. Put
nam, the librarian. has arranged to have an
examination of Franklin imprints on that
day showing all sorts of examples Of the
printers art In the day of Franklin. The
Library Of Congress is rich in Franklin
irnprints and it Is believed an exhibition
can be made which will have great interest
for the public The details have not yet
been decided upon, but the selection of
Franklin imprints is now being made in
order that as interesting a display pos
sibIe may be arranged. IT is likely that this
exhibition will be permitted to stand in the
library building a month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09
Southern Relief Charity Ball.

The purpose OF the Southern Relief So
ciety charity ball and reception to be given
shortly at the New Willard is to raise funds
to ameliorate the condition OF the needy
ex-confederates and their widows and de-
pendents. The great success which has al
ways attended this annual charity event Is
due partly to the close and happy personal
friendships that are brought about with all
the participants from every section of the
nation. as well as to the efforts pu. forth
by the LADIES of the south, both resident
and sojourning. in making this affair the
special object Of a general commingling of
the people from every section OF the coun-
try. visiting or residing at the seat of gov
eminent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09
TO REIMBURSE GEN. HARRIES
Deficiency Estimate Item Of $732. Ga
Paid Puritan,s Engiueers.

The Commissioners have been requested
to forward to Congress an estimate for a
deficiency appropriation Of S732.64 for the
militia Of the District Of Columbia. It is
stated by Gen. George II. Harries. briga-
der general commanding, that the amount
u necessary to reimburse him for moneys
paid to members Of the engineer force Of
the Naval Battalion. National Guard OF the
District OF Columbia. for services rendered
on board the y. 8. 8. Puritan during the
Joint army and navy maneuyers, June 8 to
10, 1905, and Tor other expenses incident
thereto, On Commissioner Vests order
the matter has been submitted to the audi
tor Of the District OF Columbia for report
on the Dropriety Of including the proposed
estimate In the deficiency bill OF the Dis
trict.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09
THE FRANKING PRIVILEGE.
Inquiry to Be Made Into Alleged
Abuses,

The House committee on post offices and
post roads instructed its chairman today to
request Postmaster General Cortelyou to
supply to the committee all information he
may have showing the abuses OF the frank
ing privilege by members of Congress. The
committee also decided to ask the Wash
ington Post to furnish evidence in support
of it's charge that the ranking privilege
has been abused by members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09
CARPENTERS DIFFERENCES.
Gompers to Make an Effort Toward
Better Understanding.

President Samuel Gompers OF the Amerl-
can Federation Of Labor has been called
upon to bring about an agreement between
the two rival organizations of carpenters
the United Brotherhood Of Carpenters and
Joiners of America and the Woodworkers'
International Union.
When Mr.. Gompers goes to Indianapolis
January % he will meet leaders of the
warning societies and endeavor to bring
about either amalgamatiOn or a working
agreement between the two bodies. Their
differences have been Of an ugly nature, the
men of one union refusing to work on a
job with members Of the other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09
D. A. r. BOARD MEETS.
Routine Business Considered-More
Than Five Hundred New Members.

The national board of administration OF
the Daughters of the American Revolution
met at headquarters today. 1t was the
regular January session Of the board. Only
matters of routine business were consid-
cred, Mrs. Donald Mclean, the president
general of the organization. having just re-
turned to the city. Reports were submitted
from the officers, and that of the vice pres-
dent general, In charge Of organization,
showed that since the last meeting, early In
December, there had been 500 members
taken into the organization
The jamestown committee will hold
meeting tomorrow to consider the plans for
a building that they will erect there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09
Arranging a Plan of Conferences.

Drs Charles A. l.. Reed Of Cincinnati.
William L. Rodman Of Philadelphia and
William H WEIGH of Baltimore comprising
the committee on medical legislation of the
American Medical Association, met at the
New Willard Hotel this morning to arrange
a plan of conferences with the proper COM
mittees of Congress in advocacy of the pass
age of the pure-food bill and the bill TO in
crease the efficiency of the Midcal Corps Of
the army. The committee is acting In aC-
cordance with instructions from the Medi-
cal Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09
COLLECTOR FINDS WILL.
Charles n. Smith Bequeaths Entire Es-
tate to Mrs, Hughes.

Mr.. William Earl Ambrose. collector of
the estate of the late Charles Smith, who
last Friday was found dead at his desk
in the Treasury Department today, upon
opening safe deposit box. by authority
Of the curt. found among other things, it
is stated, a paper writing purporting to be
the will Of the deceased. By its terms his
of the court, found among other things, it
left to Mrs. Annie e. Hughes. OF the 500,
1t is directed that 500 be paid to sister,
testator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09
Oyster Boat Captain Indicted.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. January 9-In the
United States court here today. Capt. WI.
liam March Of the Chesapeake bay oyster
boat Ethel Ruth. No. IS, was indicted on
three counts, charging him with subjsctins
one Of his. hands~to Imprisonment. beating
and wounding him and withholding food
from him. The case. which was trans
ferred from Richmond, Is one OF the series
based upon the alleged cruelties by oyster
boat captains to their man on the Chesa-
peake bay this winter.
William H. Bosley. president Of the Suf-
folk Carolina Railway Company, was In
dicted on the charge OF granting an illegal
rebate to the Gay Manufacturing Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09
Cotton oinned to January l,

According to a bulletin issued today by
the census bureau, 0.721.773 bales OF cotton
were ginned to January 1, 1905. counting
round as half bales and excluding linters
Number OF round bales included 263. 424:
Sea Island bales. 0S.a39. There was no re-
port for corresponding period last year, and
comparative statistics are not available.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09
SS5, 900 THE PRICE
Paid for Massachusetts, Avenue Res
ideuce

The large residence at the northwest cor
ner of Massachusetts avenue and nth street
has been sold. IL is understood, by the
agents of the property, Westcott & Story,
TO an out-of-town man who intends to make
his home there. The price is said to have
been $50 COO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09
CALLED EXTRA SESSION.
Gov. Pennypacker Would Convene Leg
islature to Enact Legislation.

HARRISBURG, Pa, January 9.-The
governor shortly after noon today issued q
supplemental call for an extra session of the
legislature for the purpose of enacting leg
islation on the following SUBJECTS
Uniform primary election laws; establish
civil service system: prohibit use of money
at elections; to provide for a greater Pitts
burg
The extra session called some time ago
viii meet on aJnuary Is and the supple
mental session will meet Immediately after
that adjourns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09
VIII Of Richard j. Gallagher.

BY the terms Of the will of Richard j.
Gallagher. dated August Is. 1904, and filed
today for probate. Sl.oo0 is left to his sis
ter, Anna NJ. Kelly; $50 to Marian F. Foley;
$50 to John Gordon Mcdonald. and the re-
mainder of the estate, in equal shares, to
Ella c. McCristalr Katherine E. Kelly
Anna NJ. Mcdonald. Elizabeth v Foley,
John E. Kelly and Francis j. Kelly. Ella
c. McCristal is named executlfx.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09
PAINTER ELECTED BY PARTY.
Both Branches of the Kentucky Legis-
lature Convened

FRANKFORT, KY, January 9.--The two
branches of the general assembly today
separately voted to elect Judge 7. H. Payn-
Yer as United States senator to succeed ].
{. 5. Blackburn. A stict party vote was
cast. the republican minority voting for
State Senator w. II. Cox of Maysville. At
joint session tomorrow Judge Pavnter
VIII be formally declared elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09
Scion of Old Delaware Family Dead.
Special Dispatch to The Star

PHILADELPHIA, January 9.-Wilham
Wilson, member of an old Delaware fam
lily. died this morning at the Wilson home
steam. Greenville, near Wilmington, Del,
In his eightieth year. Mr.. Wilson for many
years served as member of the house of
representatives of the Delaware legislature.
In politics he was a regular republican and
was one Of those who held out resolutely
aga o1 OF ]. Edward Addtcks
s - LIS G---ss~. - scS Senlte
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09
Assigned to White House Duty.

Lieut.. ChauEcey Shackford, u. s. N. has
been assigned to duty at the White House
as an aid to the President. in addition TO
his present duties executive officer CT
the United States ship Mayfiower.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09
said he is a police officer at 20 Broadway
TITO look after idlers and beggars.
Tla,a%or Sta rter nm the Stand

Elevator SLdIJSI Oll LAAc StahA.
Mr. Carney said he had no counsel, but
William V. Rowe sat beside him and they
conferred. Mr.. Hadley said he would OBJ
feet to any Interruptions by counsel. In a
moment or two Carney was advised by Mr.
Rowe, and declined to answer on advice of
counsel.
He said, after hesitation. that his prin-
cipal business is to start elevators at one
of the entrances to % Broadway.
ypo you know James Mofrett?
sTes.'
HAS he any Office in that buiiding?'
Yes"
"Know C. L. Nichols?"
"Yes"
HAS he any office there?"
al don't know
dHe comes in often and goes to certain
floor, does he not?'
'fyes."
Witness said he might know there Is such
G. man as ]. D. Carroll at p Broadway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09
Mr.. Hermann Ill.

Representative Binger Hermann of Ore
gon, Is in the city at the home of his SON.
in-law H. Prescott Galley, 1907 Euclid
street. He is reported suffering from ILL.,
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-09

Mr.. Bscon's resolution, calling upon the
President for information regarding the
attitude Of the United States government
on the Moroccan question was then laid
before the Senate. and Mr.. Bacon took the
floor to advocate its adoption He was.
however, cut short by a suggestion from
Mr.. Lodge that the doors should be closed
1T" said the Massachusetts senator
there Is to be a motion to refer the reso-
luton to the committee on foreign rela-
tons. | shall make no objection TO that
proceeding. but II 1t Is to be discussed I
shall move that the doors be closed"
That" said Mr. Bacon, SIS the right and
privilege Of the senator, but I am at a
loss ito know why he exercises it at TINS
time. There is no treaty before the sem
ate"
Mr.. Lodge said he would explain, bur
Mr.. Bacon held the floor.
Mr.. Lodge then made point OF order
against the proceeding and moved the CLOS
ing OF the doors. but the chair held that
under the ruiea no motion was necngmry.
and A. 10 pm. ordered - cfQetnx o.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-04-14
Town Council.

Regular meeting Of the Town Council
held this 5th day of April 1908.
The Council met this day In regular
session, His Honor H. p. Fournet, Mayor
presiding. and the following named
members present: O. P. Resweber, A. L.
DOmengeaux, f. E. DelahOussaye, L. f.
Gary and Luke B0nin.
On motion daily seconded the reading
Of last minutes uhs dispensed with.
The following petition was presented
by F. E. Delahoussaye in behalf of the
Evangeline Literary Society.
PETITION.
To the Honorable Mayor and Council Of
st. Martinville.
Gentlemen:
The Evangeline Literary Society has
the honor Of petitioning your honorable
body for any financial or other help you
may deem meet and proper to render the
Society in its efforts to embelish and
maintain the surrounding Of the Evange
line Oak.
Respectfully submitted,
EvANGELlNE LITERARY SOCIETY.
Estelle FOurnet, Secretary.
On motion OF Mr.. D. P. Resweber
Committee Of three consisting Of Messrs
L. +. Gary. A. L. Domengeaux and +. E.
Delahoussaye was appointed by the Coun
ell with the instruction to confer with
said Society as to what they wish to do.
and also amount required by them, and
report at the next meeting.
The Collector and Treasurer submit
ted to the Council his monthly statement
as follows:
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-04-14
Rheumatic Pains Relieved.

The quick relief from rheumatic pains
afforded by Chamberlain's Pain Balm
has surprised and delighted thousands
of sufferers. 1t makes rest and sleep
possible. A great many have been per-
manently cured OF rheumatism by the
use of this liniment. For sale by Z. j..
Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-04-14
A Lucky Postmistress

is Mrs. Alexander, of Cary. Me-,
who has found DR.. Kings New
Life Pills to be the best remedy
she ever tried for keeping the Sto-
mach, Liver aud Bowels in perfect
order. You'll agree with her if
you try these painless purifiers
that infuse new life. Guaranteed
by T. j. Liable druggist, Price Csc.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-08

Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Mankato, Mimi, July. 1.-The Min
neopa state park purchase is receiving
final consideration from Attorney Gen
eral Young to whom the special COM
mittee Of the Commercial club of Man
kato has submitted the best PROPOSE
tion obtainable from E. L. Buck, of
Minneapolis, proprietor of the noted
Minneopa farm.
All who have had an opportunity to
visit Minneopa, not only express their
admiration Of the beautiful scenery and
waterfalls, but are influenced to join
the residents Of Mankato and vicinity
is a deep concern in the outcome of the
state park, hence the announcement
of the decision Of Attorney General
Young is awaited with interest. The
property comprising the proposed park
may be transferred to the state ,imme-
diately and improved the present sea-
son, but should the state. official decide
adv adversely the park question ! n will doubt.
legislature and indefinite delay ensue.
The property desired for the park is
FIVE miles west of Mankato and is ac-
cessible by two finely graded and main
tanned country avenues and by the
| Omaha trains which stop at station
on the border of the proposed pleasure
grounds; ~, 4 trolley line vii doubtless
| The park is not far distant from the
! great hsouth bend = Of the Minnesota
| river which, with its many tributaries,
| branching out like a, spreading oak,
drains the greater area Of Blue Earth
| county. These many rivers with their
Icountless brooks and rills. each bor-