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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
ALLEGED BOGUS OPERATOR.
Young Man Accused of Passing
Worthless Checks.


A young man was arrested near sth street
and Pennsylvania avenue yesterday after
noon by Policeman Lee of the first pre-
cinct. He had loaded revolver In his
pocket and gave his name as John Z.
Henneman, jr., his home being at 81
Wyandotte street. Baltimore. and that he
represented the Green Mountain DistilIing
Company of Missouri. 1t was reported TO
the policeman that Hennenan had drawn
his revolver while in the vicinity of 10th
street and Pennsylvania avenue, and had
threatened to use 1t upon the first colored
man who come along.
When searched at the first precinct sta
ton the police found several checks upon
him, and he was held at the station IN
stead of being sent to the Police Court this
morning. dispatch from Kansas CITY
gave the information that the young man
was not in the employ of the Green Noun
tain Distllling Company, and the prisoner
was taken to police headquarters this after
noon and questioned. The prisoner then ad-
mitted, 1t is said. that the checks found
upon him were bogus.
He admitted that he had passed bogus
paper at Winchester. Va Martinsburg. W.
Va; Cumberland, Hagerstown and Frcder-
lex, Md, and IN this city. The aggregate
amount of the several worthless checks, he
stated, is $372 He said he had Travelled as
the agent of the Green Mountain Disabling
Company, and that he experienced 40
trouble in getting rid of his worthless paper.
In this city he passed a check Tor SSS at
the Sherman House. He owed Mr. Sher-
man SO, and the latter accepted what he
young man said was his pay check, giving
him $50 in change.
After Henneman had told his story to
Capt. Boardman he was measured and pho
tographed for the gallery. In addition to
the several charges mentioned 1t is alleged
that he passed worthless check for S45 on
the head waiter at the Raleigh Hotel some
days ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
Burnside Corps Entertains.

At recent meeting and social of Burn
side Corps. W. r. c., it was decided that
Mrs. Hattie Robb. past president of the
corps, was the winner of a handsome silk
quilt which had been made for the corps
several years ago. and was recently sold.
the proceeds netting the treasury of the
corps $40. The Burnside Post Quartet, ac-
companied by Mrs. Leonard, rendered sew
eral songs which were highly appreciated
Mr.. Lang. accompanied by Miss Pfister,
sang several solos. Mrs. True delighted the
audience with recitation. The exercises
were conducted by Mrs. Seward. chairman
Of the exercise committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
SEEK AFFILIATION.
Non-Union Printers at Headquarters
of the Strikers.

Several additional non-union journeymen
printers appeared at the headquarters of
the eight-hour strike committee, 9th and d
streets today. to affiliate with the local
union in its contest with the typothetae for
q reduction of working hours.
Since injunction proceedings have been
instituted the eight-hour committeeman
have repeated the admonition to the strik-
ers to act in "gentlemanly way during the
contest" SO that they may continue TO
merit the good wifi of the public.
I'VE are law-ablding citizens, said Mr.
Parsons to Star reporter, land have the
greatest respect and reverence for our
courts and their mandates. There will be
no act on our part that could possibly be
construed as contempt of court.
An officer of the union said today that
when this strike is over entirely new con-
ditions will prevail in the book and job
printing business here. The offices Will
have to be either out-and-out union shops
or closed shops in every sense of the term
Members of the union will not. as hereto
fore. be allowed to work in any but union
establishments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
NOT A CRIMINAL oFFENsE.
District Attorney Baker on the Status
of Usury in the District.

of Usury in the District.
United States Attorney Baker of the Dis
trict of Columbia recently forwarded to
Acting Attorney General Hoyt, at the lat
ter's request, his opinion of the laws on
usury in the District of Columbia MI
Bakers report was received today from Mr.
Hoyt by Chairman Babcock Of the House
committee on the District of Columbia
Mr. Baker says that under existing laws
usury Is not criminal offense in the DIS
trict. The present law provides that per
cent shall be the highest rate of interest
charged. whether under oral or written
contract Mr.. Baker presents an interest
ing review of the usury laws Of the Dis
trict, which shows evidence of much re-
search and careful study of the subject.
Mr. Baker closes his report with the sug-
gestion that If it is desired to constitute
usury crime it would be we'll to amend the
law so that 10 per cent interest may be
charged under written contracts, and fine
be provided for all charges over this
amount. He says:
Il believe that this change in the present
law will operate to improve present condl-
lions and lessen the evils of usurous trans
actions which are now very frequent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
Death of Can't. j. w. Collins.

The Treasury Department has been adj
vised of the death of Capt. of Engineers
John w. Collins former engineer-in-chief
of the revenue cutter service, which .oc
Cured at Amityville. n. Y, yesterday.
Capt. Collins had been Ill for over year
and his death had been expected by his
friends for some time. Capt. Collins was
born in 1915, and during the of the re-
belion saw service In the navy engineer
attached to the Wabash. He was commits
stoned as second assistant engineer In the
revenue cutter service in 1866. and reached
the grade OF captain in 1897. His genial dis
position and attention to duty made him
host of friends both in and out of The serY-
ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
Bona Eide Circulation.

Nearly everybody in Washington
reads The Sunday Star. Last Sum
days circulation was by far the
largest and best in the city and the
only sworn circulation in the Dis
trict of Columbia.
The advertiser is entitled to
know the circulation of any paper
in which he advertises.
The circulation of The Sunday
Star on January 28, 1906, was
32,I62.
I solemnIy swear that the above state
ment represents the number of copies of
The Sunday Star circulated on January
IS, 1906-that is, the number of copies
actually sold, delivered, furnished and
mailed, for valuable consideration, to bona
fide purchasers or subscribers, and that
none of the copies so counted are free or
sample copies and none are returnable,
except in the case of several hundred sent
to suburban agents, from whom few re-
turns of unsold papers have not yet been
received
J. WHIT. HERON,
Business Manager
The Evening Star Newspaper Company.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
third day of February, AID. 1906.
GRENVILLE A. WHITAKER
(SeaL) Notary Public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
Strengthening Deficient Faculties.

prom SUCCESS.
Few people are well-balanced, WELL
rounded. A great many have splendid
ability in certain lines, good education,
fine training, and yet have some DELI
cheney in their makeup which cripples
the whole life and dwarfs the results OF
their utmost industry. Many of us have
some little. contemplate weakness which
offsets our strong qualities and ruins
their effectiveness.
What pity to see a giant in possibility
tied down by some little, contemplate
weakness which cripples what might
have been a magnificent career! II parent
or teacher would only point out to child
a weakness which, perhaps, will be fatal
If not remedied, and teach IL how 10
guard against 1t, how to strengthen the
defective quality by mental exercise.
what a tremendous help ii would give to
the child, perhaps preserving 1t from falI-
ure
TO what he calls fate, which he thinks mas
been fixed by the contour of his brain or
in his hereditary tendencies. Why should
we drag our weaknesses through ne
when a little common sense, a little right
thinking in fixing new habits of thought.
will soon remedy them?
If you are conscious of a mental weak
ness, a deficient faculty, using little
concentration, thinking in the opposite
direction and dwelling upon the perfect
faculties or qualities you desire. would
sooa put you in normal condition 1t Is
normal thinking that makes the norman
life
But If you leave your weak faculties
alone-do not exercise them. do not Try
to enlarge them. do not think II worm
while-how can you expect them ever to
become strong7 You cannot develop
symmetrical body by simply exercising
the arms The same is true OF the mental
faculties. Those which are not used de-
teriorate II you long for thing and
strive for 1t with all your might persist
emily enough and long enough you can
not help approximating 1t: you must get
what you wish in some degree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
Faithfulness Rewarded.

Gen George H. Harries as vice president
of the Washington Railway and Electric
Company, yesterday gave a belated Christ
mas gift to one of 1.-The trusted and reliable
employees of the corporation, Crossing Po-
liceman John J. Strain, who is stationed at
9th and F streets northwest. The gift was
a purse containing a sum of money. In
making the presentation Gen. Harries said
the officers at that crossing were called
upon to perform more exacting and dan
gerous duties than those at any other
point. The other policeman on duty at this
crossing Mr.. Boteler, and the fiagInen
were similarly remembered during the
Christmas holidays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03

The following IS the program for volun-
teer readings and music in the reading
room for the blind at the Library of Con-
gress, 2:So to $3.50 pm:
Tuesday February 9. Mrs. Daisy We'd
ding Tranty; Thursday. February 8, song
recital by Mrs. J. T. Jamison, Miss Chick
ering at the plano; Saturday. February 10,
Mrs. Hattie e. Buell..
The door to the reading room will be
closed promptly at 2:30 pm, and viii be
opened thereafter only between the num-
bers on the program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
Presidential Nominations Confirmed.

The Senate in executive session yesterday
confirmed the following nominations:
Brig Gen. George 3. Davis, to be Judge
advocate general, with the rank of briga-
der general: Brig. Gen. William Crozier, to
be chief of ordnance, with the rank of
brigadier general; also other army nomi-
nations.
Capt Charles II Stockton, to be 4 rear
admiral Of the navy, and other naval nomi-
nations.
Consuls-Maxweu Blake, Missouri at
FunchaI Madeira George NJ. Hotschick,
wisconsin, at Trieste, Austria.
Francis L. Lee Texas, collector of GUS
toms. at Galveston, Texas, and number
of pOStmaSterS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
ANNAPOLIS rs LIVELY
YOUNG GoRMAN HAS STIRRED
UP A POPULAR ISSUE.

Special Dispatch to The star.
STATE HOUSE. ANNAPOLIS. Nd, Feb
ruary S.-Affairs here at tho state house
are rapidly growing white hot and the
general impression seems to be that the
beginning is all that has been seen 90 far.
foung German has blundered on 20 a trs-
mendousiy popular Issue. and has oppor-
tuhity to become popular idol. His vio-
lent attack upon the attorney general OF
maryland yesterday, In which he accused
that official OF blocking the state in its
moves on the Baltimore and Ohio railroads
position and his charge that he has
'shamefully neglected his duty for more
than two years. apparently swept fac.
uonal differences out of the senate, for
me opposition. or what had been consid-
ered the opposition up until this time, made
ou. tne weakest OF defenses. and did not
muster a single vote when the subject OF
the debate went to issue
Senator Blair Lee of Mont gonaer,- county
one OF the Hblest men In the upper house
apparently had TO go with the popular tide.
Tor while he deplored jealousy and a wan
derlhg away from the great consideration
OF state wide Importance, he made no at
tempt whatever 10 defend the attorney gem
erai, quite to the contrary, in fact admit
ing that the states lawyer In HIS report
and general attitude is very dlscouraPtnR
and wondering If il would not be well 10
nave another lawyer. He reminds me-.
the Montgomery couutlan said, "of a Sioux
cAief VINO visited Washington some years
ago. His name was Young Man Afraid OF
His Horses 1t seems TO me that our at
torney general is a young man afraid OF his
horses "
House Stamina Lacking.
What the Introduction in the house OF a
resolution tn effect To open-ihe Baltimore
and Ohio's books and begin "A legislative in
Vesttgation viii amount tn II is as yet i'm
possible to say. The house lacks the cour-
age, the boldncss and the ability Of the SEN
ate; also the honesty
While a majority Of Tie members Of that
body are doubtless honest. there is not the
same freedom from suspicion Of uIterlor
motives about the sessions there thar per-
Nades the very atmosphere of the senate.
The passage to its third reading day before
yesterday of the ant.-EiEarcttc bill tho gen
eral tone in debate and various other In
dications all sound note in the senate OF
iron hard principal, and an hone Sty which
1t has lacked in former years Even tho
men who have been suspected I'm other SEES
sions. and who are there now. IL l. believed
will be dominated by the newer a"l strong
et influence.
Speaker Benson Yesterday referred the
RoGcie. B.idnore and Ohio resolution to
the proper committee. but SO promptly that
the man who offered 81 had no opportunity
whatever to say word IN explanation or
advice about it until II had really passed
out Of the hands Of the house The chances
are that this resolution viii be favorably
reported, but the real brains, energy and
holiness necessary to make anything of the
matter VIII probably develop in the senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
Arny Orders.

First sergt. George Rolfe, 18th Infantry
and Drum Maj. Henry Hinmann, Sth Cav
airy, have been placed on the retired list
of the army on their own applications.
Maj F. w. Sibley. I'd Cavalry, and Capt.
J. r. NJ. Taylor. 14th Infantry, have been
detailed as members of an examining
board convened a the Army Medical Mu-
scum.
Brig Gen. A. L. Mills, superintendent of
the Military Academy, has been granted
leave of absence until February %, with
permission to go beyond the sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
Germany Hopeful Over Conference.

BERLIN, February 8.-Germany now
takes a more hopeful view of the result of
the conference at AIbeciras on Moroccan re-
forms than she did a week ago. Two ques-
lions. the smuggling of arms and taxation.
having been disposed of without serious DIFF
ferences. the foreign office is inclined to be-
with reference to the police administration,
though this admittedly presents greater diff
nculties than the questions already settled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
NATIONAL JUNIOR REPUBLIC.
Woman's League Discusses Affair of
ORGANIZATION.

A meeting of the Woman's League of the
National Junior Republic was held this
morning at the residence of Mrs. Chas w.
Fairbanks, 1905 X street. Many subjects
relative to the work In hand were discussed.
Mrs. Henry Gannett. the treasurer, read her
report which showed that while there is a
small balance in the treasury need exists
OF charitably inclined persons assisting in
the work of the organization.
Plans were discussed for the betterment
OF the work al the home of the Republic
ar Annapolis Junction, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
Will Of Mrs. 81. s. Harris.

The will Of Mrs Harriet Seaton Harris.
dated May 81. 1904. was filed for probate In
the District Supreme Court today Small
bequests are made to George NJ. Harris.
son OF the deceased. and Mary F. Rich
mond. her sister. Fannie C. Willis OF Con-
cord, Mass, who is named as executor, Is
to receive the balance OF the estate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
contraband steamer Suspected.

PARIS, February 3.-Ohicial advices
reached here today to the effect that an
other steamer the Zenith. suspected OF
carrying eontraband arms for the Moroccan
pretender, Blu Hamara, is cruising in the
vicinity of Marchica. The French cruiser
Lalande was Immediately ordered to ascer-
tain the exact whereabouts of the Zenith.
The French government Is determined to
show the utmost zeal in the suppression OF
the Illicit traffic in arms destined for
Morocco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
Painfully Injured.

While Maj Rust, colored Of 418 Washing
ton street northwest was working in the
kitchen in the rear of 800 18th street north
west this morning he knocked a carving
knife off of a table and the keen edged,
sharp pointed instrument passed through
his right foot, inf1icting a painful injury.
Police of the first precinct summoned an
ambulance and sent the injured man to the
Emergency Hospital. The wound was
dressed and the injured man returned to
his place Of employment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
Growth of Beagling.

From the Field.
Beagling, which generation ago was fol-
lowed only in some few and often out-of-
the-way places, where each pack had an al
most private existence, Is now one Of the
most popular of country winter sports, with
whole hosts of enthusiastic adherents in
almost every part of the kingdom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
Dangerous Ponds.

On motion of Commissioner West, the
local authorities have decided to seek the
advice of Corporation Counsel Thomas with
reference to the legal limitations of the
District in dealing with the owners of pri-
yate property on which ponds of water
deemed dangerous to life and limb. have
accumulated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
Libel Is Alleged.

Suit based on alleged libel has been filed
In the District Supreme Court by Elizabeth
Williams, who asks damages in the sum
Of $4,000. The bill names Emily NJ Demp-
sey al defendant. Attorney ]. E. s. Easby-
Smith represents the plaintiff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
Funeral Of Rufus II. Darby.

Arrangements have been made for fu-
neral services over the remains OF Rufus H.
Darby. who died Thursday. to be held at
The chapel OF Oak Hill cemetery Monday
afternoon at 3 80 O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
No Excess Of sick Leave.

The board of police and fire surgeons have
announced that hereafter sick leave with
pay in excess Of the allotted thirty days per
annHm win not be recommended az hereto
fore. This decision applies to police and
fremen alike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03

Ned Cordell, business man OF Hanaker
Va, was shot and killed Tuesday by Mere
dith Cypus. The men had quarreled, but
had settled their difficulties. and Cypun
asked Cordell to ride in front Of him on liis
horse to Cordell's home. On the way the
men again quarreled, and Cypus shot Corr
dell in the back. throwing the corpse from
the horse. Cypus escaped to the noun
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
General Items.

Mrs Ellen Buttermore. widow OF the late
Dennis Buttermore OF this city, died
Thursday afternoon at her home, 112 North
Patrick street. The deceased was seventy
two years of age. The funeral occurred
this morning at $50 o'clock from St
Mary's Catholic Church.
The funeral of Miss Laura IL Kraft
daughter of Mr. and Mrs, N a. Kraft OF
Del Ray, whose death occurred suddenly in
Kansas City. Mo-. last Tuesday morning,
was held yesterday afternoon the inter
Inent being In Glenwood cemetery, Wash
ington. Miss Kraft was a member OF the
theatrical profession.
The Potomac Division, Order Of Railway
conductors, at recent meeting held in
THIS city elected Mr. w. 3. Smtthers Of Al
exandrla delegate TO the convention OF
railway men, to be held at jacksonville,
Fla April -. 1t is said tina. more Than a
thousand delegates from all parts of the
country will attend.
Mr.. John B. Padgett ticket agent for the
Norfolk and Washington ferry steamed
Woodbury.. has resigned, ana Mr.. William
Schoenf appointed to the position.
The condition of AFR. James J. Graham
who suffered partial stroke OF paralysis
about a week ago. is rnuch improved
Messrs. r, S. Leadbeater Ss Sons whole
sale druggists of this city. have offered a
reward of 500 for the arrest and conviction
of the person who set fire tn one OF their
warehouses last wednesday night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
Circulation of The Evening Star. u

The sworn statement below shows that
the circulation of The Star is what IT IS
claimed TO be- The Stars circulation is
much greater than that of any other paper
published in Washington, and The Star Is
read more thoroughly than and has double
the number of readers of any other paper
published in Washington, whether morn
ing or evening. Fifteen thousand of The
Stars regular subscribers take no other
washington paper whatever, depending
upon The Star alone for news and adver-
Using.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
the widow OF the late Dennis Buttermore,
and was seveuty-two years Of age.
Injunction Granted.

Acting on petition OF John r, Agnew 8
Co. OF this city, Judge c. e. Niccl OF the
circuit court has issued an injunction post
poning the sale OF the real estate. machin-
cry and other appliances OF the Jackson
Phillips Brick Company of Brick Haven.
Alexandria county. which had been adver-
tised to take place on the premises Of the
company yesterday. City Sergeant Rich
ard II. Cox or Alexandria was appointed
receiver Ia the case. The suit against the
brick company was filed by Sir. Agnsw to
recover a debt alleged to be due him.
Messrs, Agnew IL Co. are represented by
II. B. Cation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
S7,0s0

I solemnly swear that the above state
ment represents only the number Of copies
of THE EVENING STAR circulated dur
ing the six secular days ending Friday,
February 2, 1906-that is, the number of
copies actually sold. delivered, furnished
or mailed, for valuable consideration, to
bona fide purchasers or subscribers--and
that the copies SO counted are not return
able to or remain in the Office unsold.
J. WHIT. HEBRON,
Business Manager.
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
third day of February, AID. 1906.
GRANVILLE A. WHITAKER,
(Seal) Notary Public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
Visitors to Annapolis and West Point.
President to Dine His Classmates.

A number OF President Roosevelt's fellow
classmates at Harvard University OF the
class of 1850 are in the city 10 attend
dinner at the White House This evening
Assistant Secretary Bacon of the State De-
partment Is a member of the class.
Miss Narelle Irish ballad singer a native
OF Australia, was presented yesterday by
Archbishop Farley TO President Roosevelt
Miss Narelle Is starting on a two years
tour OF the world
Mower County transcript., 1906-10-03
Be Sure and Vote For Cole.

.
When it IS considered that republi-
can success in the state Of Minnesota
this year means reduction of railroad 40
rates; that it means equalization OF
taxation; that it means drainage Of
our waste swamp lands and putting
them OH the market; thatit means IN
,creasing the wealth and population Of
the. state by the proper immigration
methods; that it means the stoppage
of stealing timber from the state lands;
that it means the securing Of good
roads; intact, that it means everything
to advance the personal interests Of the
entire population Of the state, it seems
almost work Of superogations to urge
upon any republicans the necessity Of
voting the republican ticket this fall.
It isa question Of plain duty and equal
ly plain personal interests - Wabasha
Standard. VI