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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
REPORT SUBMITTED.
Appraisers Assess Damages and Bene-
Ats Incurred by Alley Opening.

Frederick w. Piiling. John J. Barnard,
Eugene J. Tighe, w. NJ. Somerviile and
Arthur G. Sinclair. the Jury summoned to
assess damages and benefits accruing to
property by reason of the opening OF an
alley in square 81 bounded by 22d and
23d, street and New York avenue north
west. today fled their award.
The amount TO be paid for damages. the
parcels affected and the owners are: Part
lot s. William c. GunnelI. s26S: part lot ..
Henry Randall Webb, s43; part lot g. Hor-
ace S. Cummings, so; part lot 4. Pauline
Lindenkohl and others, 50; part lot 3. Annie
Harding 80; part lot 2, James A. Watts. 80;
part lot l. James A. Watts. 50; part lot ID,
Mary Hendricks. 50; part lot c. John T..
Arms, 50: part lot b. Cathartne Coleman.
50; part lot A. Joseph Z. McCambridge. So;
part lot 3, Otis Bigelow. $3.50; part lot 10,
Edward A. Muir. $50; part lot 10. William
c. Buddingtou. s160; part lot 10, st. Vim
cents Orphan Asylum, s4S part lot L.,
Samuel j. Prescott. 500: part lot II, Jennie
willoughby and others, $50; part lot 10.
Robert V. Belt s42; improvements on lot
A, $40. A.
The total amount of the award, plus the
costs OF the condemnation proceedings Is
$121o.20 This amount the jury assessed
against the nelghborng property In the
square as benefits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
REWARD FOR SERVICES.
Court Decree In Favor of Mrs. Mary
Mcguire for So, 500.

Chief Justice CIabaugh, In Equity Court
No. l. late yesterday afternoon signed a de-
cree awarding Mary Mcguire the sum of
$4,000 for services rendered by her to the
late Patrick Diggins. The decree further
directs that the real estate of the late Mr..
Diggins be sold. and appoints Leon To-
briner, Samuel Maddox and Francis II
Stephens trustees TO sell the same.
The bill alleged that the complainant.
Mrs Mcguire, at the request of Diggins,
broke up her home and went with her nus
band and daughters TO live at the home OF
Mr. Diggins, who was unmarried and in
poor health. Mr.. Diggins required nursing
and attention, and promised Mrs Mcguire
as a return for her services TO leave her by
his last will and testament the house 1903
l. street, in which he resided. Mr.. Diggins
died without having made Will. and Mrs.
Mcguire thereupon filed a bill to recover
the value of her services. which she had
rendered for nineteen years. Attorney
Leon Tobriner appeared for the complain
ant and Attorney Samuel Maddox and
Francis II. Stephens for the defendants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
Theft of Bicycle.

When George Thomas called at the bicycle
shop at the corner of AZ street and Maine
avenue yesterday to sell wheel Detectives
Trun1bo and Grant happened to reach the
store at the same time. At sight OF them
Thomas made hasty exit, leaving the
wheel behind. Detective Trumbo. however.
was not slow in getting under way. and
after chase of about ten blocks Thomas
was captured. Upon investigation the
wheel in Thomas possession was found to
belong to Robert Moore. The latter left 1t
at the curb in front of 1910 Pennsylvania
avenue yesterday morning, and when he
returned for it 1t was gone
Thomas had no explanation to make in
court today. and Judge Kimbal imposed a
fine of 500. with nine months In jail in de-
fault.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
DEATH OF ALBERT REESE.
Coroner viii Hold Inquest to Fix
Responsibility.

Coroner hewitt viii hold an inquest at
tie morgue tomorrow morning at IL O'Clock
in order that jury may pass upon the
death OF Albert Reese. ifty-fve years of
age, who died at the Emergency Hospital
last night. Ten days ago he was at the
18th street wharf conversing with friends,
and when he started toward his home on
NJ street near the river he was struck by
a street car and injured. 1t was reported
by the police that he walked in the rear OF
one and was struck by a car going in
the opposite direction. He was thrown
considerable distance and his skull was
fractured
The injured man was removed to the
Emergency Hospital, and his condition was
regarded AS critical Many relatives and
friends called at the hospital to see him
during the ten days he was under treat
ment. The physicians did all they could
for him, but they were unable TO save his
life. Mr., Reese had been in the employ of
the Capital Traction Company for a num-
Der OF years, and was enjoying a short va
cation at the time he met with the acct
dent which ended his life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
TESTIMONIAL OF ESTEEM.
Diamond Stud and $500 in Gold for
Mr.. Ricketts

Elaborate ceremonies VIII mark the pre-
sentation to Mr.. Oscar J. Ricketts, of a costly
diamond stud and a purse containing 800
in gold next Sunday evening at 8 o'clock
in Typographical Temple. There will be
present Public Printer StiIDngs and the
employees Of the government printing office,
besides many of Mr.. Ricketts, personal
friends who are not employed at the big
printery.
The valuable gifts represent voluntary
contributions made by the thousands OF
workers I'm the printing office who appre-
ciate Mr.. Ricketts, efforts in their behalf
while he was an officer there. He entered
the office as a compositor at the. case and
arose to the position of foreman Of print
ing. and for a while WAS acting public
printer.
meeting OF the committee IN charge Of
the presentation will be held al Typo
graphical Temple at 4;45 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon to complete the final arrange
ments for the service. at which 1t is ex-
pected several noted men viii deliver ad-
dresses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
GENERAL AND PERSONAL
NEWS OF GEORGETOWN

The police of the seventh precinct were
notified yesterday afternoon that a man
was sick at 321S X street and PoIiceman
Hess responded He found Rosalio Scar
pone, an Italian laborer. residing at Cherry
dale. Va. to be seriously i'll, and imme-
diately telephoned for the patrol wagon
The sick man was conveyed to the George
town University Hospital. Upon the arri-
val or the wagon at the hospital the doc
tors made a hurried examina ton and found
that the Italian was suffering with measles.
and thereupon they refused to receive him
He was again placed in the patrol wagon
and sent to the seventh precinct station.
where, after the health officer had been
notlneo' ne was removed to the Garfield
Hospital.
The condition of Mrs. Eva Donalds who
was caught In heavy folding bed at her
residence. 1902 street, Tuesday morning
at l o'clock. and who was subsequently
taken to the Garfield Hospital suffering
with partial paralysis, was stated this
morning to be somewhat better, though
her condition Is regarded as critical
About l O'Clock yesterday afternoon the
police OF seventh precinct found two small
children wandering about the streets near
Oak Hill cemetery. They were Questioned
and 1t was found that their names were
Eva and Edward Woodbury. and that their
parents resided at 1929 N street northwest
They were returned to their home
Peter ]. Clark Of 1886 street has taken
out permit to erect three brick stores
and dwellings at 8338-3S-4O NJ street north
west. to cost $4,000. Charles ]. Cassidy Is
the builder.
Robert M. Tolbott of Rockville. Md. has
sold TO Aiphonso Sullivan the house at 1927
33d street northwest The consideration
Is said to be about s., 800
1t is understood that the sale of the
Wheatley wharf property to the Columbia
Sand and Dredging Company has been
ratified by the court. The property con-
tanned $4,000 square feet OF land. and the
price offered was $4,000. The property
has wide frontage on K street northwest
and runs back to the channel of the
Potomac river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
UPON URGENT REQUEST.
Commissioners Ask for School Building
to Replace the Mccormick.

Acting on spirited protest from resi-
dents Of Southeast Washington. the Com
missioners have agreed to transmit to the
Senate committee ON appropriations the re-
quest for a provision for new school build
ing in place of the Mccormick School. The
protest from Southeast Washington came
into the District building yesterday after
noon in the form OF a strongly worded petit
ton, the 500 and more signers declaring
that the Mccormick School Is old. dirty,
dingy. insanitary from defective sewage ar
rangements, Improperly ventilated and unfit
in every way to meet present-day require
ments.
The Mccormick School was built In 1880
and 1t Is claimed that its four rooms are
now required to accommodate nearly 80
pupils. part OF whom are necessarily as
signed to halliday grades. The petitioners
desire a new ana modern building which
will suffice to accommodate the full eight
grades Commissioner Macfarland. who
made the motion for reference OF the mat
ter to the Senate appropriations COMMITTEES.
said that an estimate for new building In
the southeast had been included In the
Commissioners estimates for the ensuing
nocal year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
Fined for Carrying Razor Blade.

James Carter, colored, was among those
taken into custody by the police on sus-
picion OF having been guilty of the recent
attacks on women in the District When
he was searched at the tenth precinct sta
ton house. to which he was sent by Police
man Lynch, razor blade was found in one
of his pockets. Although he was not iden-
titled as one of the men wanted for assault
or robbery. the charge of carrying con-
cealed weapons was filed against him.
Carter was in the Police Court this
morning and Judge Mullowny imposed a
fine of SIS or 120 days In jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
Derelict Towed to Port.

The coasting schooner Myrtle Tunnel,
which frequently visited this city with car
goes of Ice and other material aboard, was
abandoned at sea during the winter and
after floating around for several months
derelict was picked up by a passing vessel
and lowed into Charleston. A few days agl
she was sold at public auction to satisfy
the salvage claim of the vessel that
brought her into port and southern tow
boat company was the purchaser on a bid
Of $1S,5O0. The Tunnel, 1t is stated. Will
be repaired and will be again put In service
carrying cargoes TO and from ports on the
Atlantic coast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
Inspection of Local Craft.

The tug James o. Carter OF the fleet of
A j. Taylor and Bro. underwent her an
nual inspection yesterday at the hands of
the u. S. steamboat inspectors, and though
the examination was most searching one
the tug passed with ease and will be IL
censed TO tow on the Potomac for another
year.
After finishing work with the Carter the
inspectors went aboard the big stea mer ST.
John to examine her The inspectors look
ed the steamer over to see If she had
aboard all the equipment necessary for a
boat of her size employed In excursion
traffic tie river
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
JURY FAILS TO AGREE.
Nicholas Changui, Accused of Crimi-
nal Assault, Under Bond.

Failing to reach an agreement in the case
of Nicholas Changul. an Italian laborer. in
dicted on the charge Of criminal assault,
the jury in Criminal Court No. /. after a
elaboration OF eight hours was discharged
last evening about o'clock by Justice
Gould. The recognizance of the defendant
In the sum Of $500 was taken.
Changui was placed on trial Monday
morning and the case was given to the jury
yesterday at noon. The indictment charged
that he assaulted Margaret f. Yancey a
colored woman, near Ivy City, January 26
last. Assistant United States Attorney
Charles II. Turner represented the govern
ment and Attorney George E. Tralles ap-
peared for the prisoner. The principal
evidence adduced for the defense tended to
establish an alibi.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-20

weapons so mounted and drawn by horses
is able to open fire in seven or eight sec
onds. without unhitehing, after the order
has been given.
The rife is an effective weapon up TO SOC
yards, but beyond that range It is uncer-
tain. Al 1900 yards the fire Of the machine
gun is very effective and at 1000 yards it
is as certain and produces as good results
as the infantry rife at 500 yards On the
other hand, 100 men, lying shoulder to
shoulder. extend over a distance Of 100
yards. whereas the machine gun, with the
four or five men required to operate IT,,
while more efficient for shooting purposes,
AFFORDS a much smaller target TO the enemy.
The machine gun continues to hre at the
rate OF GOO bullets a minute so long as pres
sure is applied to button. Its detachment
consists OF one gun captain and four can
nOneers, Of whom one acts as gunner. The
ammunition being exactly the same as that
used for infantry. n the machine gun has
exhausted its supply II can be resupplied
BY infantry or vice versa.
1t is not a cannon. properly speaking, but
rife Of multiplied efficiency. And one
point now fully realized is that machine
guns IN warfare cannot adyantageously op-
pose one another. Infantry, cavalry and
artillery night weapon against weapon and
mutually try. above all things, 10 crush one
another but not so with such guns as
here described, because as targets they are
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-20
ItBRANRlEEgHjSass|

and each squadron in the army will be sup
Piled with two such guns, which will be re-
garded as belonging to those Individual
units OF the lighting establishment. The
reason for this arrangement will be under
stood Immediately when It is explained
that machine cannon cannot operate "on
their own hook so to speak, because they
would be likely 10 be cut on. They can
enter into action only with the infantry and
cavalry and covered by them.
Hitherto, OF course, the artillery arm has
been something separate and by itself. CO.
operating with the cavalry and infantry,
but under the arrangement described ma
chimes will actually become part and
parcel Of the lighting force OF the infantry
battalion or cavalry squadron. IL is not
planned to initiate the plan adopted by the
Germans. who allow 10 each infantry brig
AIDE eight machine guns. which operate as
sort Of battery forming a rapidly mo
bile firing reserve, to cover the advance
ana retreat Of infantry, TO operate In pur-
suit against the TANKS OF the enemy and n
defense to make approach TO obstacles
more dinicult.
A machine gun is so light that Il car
be carried by man. Transported with its
tripod on a pack saddle. IL can be got into
action in from one 10 two minutes. But
the tripod has attachable wheels 80 thai
the whole anair may readily be converted
into light carriage and one Of These
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-20
'}BRAN!!IR7lEII!5}Sz jas Ii

Of Jersey apple jack, clay pipes and tar
heel plug. Hence, give policewomen a
chance to show what they can do. Mrs.
Goldzier is convinced that much will de-
pend on the impression Bayonne receives
when the women police appear. The uni
form is therefore of vital Importance.
1T will be natty but not gaudy,' Mrs.
Goldzier says. "'The helmet must be be-
coming because even policewoman would
be absurd in ridiculous hat. There VIII
be no ostrich plumes or ribbons, OF course,
but a trim helmet with star for orna-
ment will become any face. The great
coat cut full, will reach Just below the
knee.
Il am convinced the divided skirt will
be most sensible The policewoman will
have to climb fences and cover ground
quickly in the prosecution OF constabulary
duty, and her uniform must not cucumber
her She will wear boots reaching 10 the
knee, much like riding boots. and will
carry a small but servicable club. Brass
buttons will be used on the uniform
"Will there be any restrictions pertaining
to the shoulders, waist line or general con-
tour Of the hgure?' the reporter asked.
Young man, ! infer that you refer 10 the
corset question" said Mrs Goldzier Sc
verely. u have described all OF the uniform
that viii be visible TO the citizens OF Bay
onne"
Mrs. Goldzisr says the DOlieswomsn should
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-20

arrest DRINKS" burglars, dlsorderly per-
sons, keep crowds moving. stop runaway
horses and do the thousand and one other
things a policeman has TO do. Much OF the
evil which makes a policeman necessary L.
laid by Mrs. Goldzier to the door Of intern
perance.
Mems clubs are bad for the men and
for the children Of the men" says Mrs
Goldzier. They are places for holding
smoking and drinking bouts. for gambling
and general RIGHTEOUSNESS They are TO be
discouraged, for they interfere with dones-
ITCHY and wastefully absorb time and
money necessary for the family. women's
clubs are places FOR mental. moral and spir-
itual Improvement which can but conducs
to domestic felicity and aptitude for child
rearing.
Bayonnes policewomsn would keep an es-
pecially viglant eye out for belated club
men, corner loafers and frivolous heads OF
families generally.
These feminine oficial guardians would
have 10 be especially trained for their posi-
tons, which would require talent OF the
highest order, aud would, Of course, have 10
be well paid FOR" SAYS Mrs Goldzier-New
York World,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-20
GOOD AS TWO HUNDRED MEN
New Rapid-Fire Gun for the Army
Capable OF Spreading Havoc
in short order.

Artillery OF the United States army has
always been corps 50 entirely distinct and
In itself 80 complete that much surprise
win be caused by new move on the part
Of the War department which intends from
this time on TO attach 10 every battalion OF
infantry and every squadron OF cavalry one
or more machine guns, These weapons are
expected 70 operate as powerful auxiliaries
in battle, one such gun being considered
equivalent In firing power TO 300 men armed
with riies.
The idea, IL would appear, has been taken
from recent observations Of warfare in the
east. where machine guns were used with
tremendous effect by both Russians and
japanese, On one occasion a Russian bat
talon was wiped out in 1--WE minutes by the
nre OF two OF these formidable weapons
which throw rife bullets in a continuous
stream like water from hose. Nearly al
ways they operate In pairs in order that the
outnt may not be subject TO the chance OF
Being rendered helpless by some accident
psrhaps ~ the tanning OF the loadins
mechanism
II h likely. therefore, that each battalion
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-20
WOMEN POLICE TO KEEP ORDER
New Jersey Town starts an InnOya-
ton Charged with Vast Pos
abilities.

Unless some other city beats It TO the
wire there will rebound ito the everlast-
ing glory of Bayonne, n. j.. the credit
Of organizing the first force Of paid and
uniformed policewomen. Mrs. Julia Gold
zier is the originator of the plan. II was
put up TO Mayor Pierre p. Garven and
the city council when petitions were pre-
scented 10 them
'Pohcewomen are bound 70 become an
institution in the whole civilized world"
says Mrs. Goldzier. "A little thought on
the subject Will disclose its possibilities
OF development. Immortal fame awaits
the pioneer
Mrs. Goldzier talked freely Of her plans.
Drinking, smoking and splitting men" in
spired Mrs. Goldzier with the idea. Her
observations OF municipal problems have
taught her that Bayonne policemen are
powerless to cope with the growing evils
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-20
too iEconspicuous.

too iEconsDicuOus.
Machine guns at short ranges should be
effective I'm destroying wire entanglements
by breaking down the stakes which support
the wires. They are the best possible weap-
ons with which to repel charges of calvary,
literally moving down the enemy. But it is
as a surprise that they are most efficient,
attacking from unexpected quarters with
a storm of bullets. The decentralization they
cause is frightful, owing the the great num-
Der Of men killed and wounded in a brief
time. Indeed there can be no doubt that
in future wars such ''Dush-cart artillery, p"
as IL has been derisively termed, will be
extensively employed and it behooyes Uncle
Sam 10 see that he is adequately equipped
with this new and terrible engine OF de-
struction.-Chicago Record-Herald.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-20
AutoIstn ..Treed.n

An extraordinary automobile escape Is
told by the London papers. Ii is some
thing beyond the usual when motorists find
safety, machine and all, in a tree. A
French artist had been staying at Lake
Como and was driving an automobile with
three friends near Brunate when descend
ing steep Hill the car struck large
stone, swerved violently against the para
pet protecting the mountain road from a
precipice, ana breaking through the ma
sonry went clear over the edge. Luckily
the branches of a tree growing from the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-20

side OF the rock and reaching nearly TO
the road level, caught the car as it fell.
thereby saving the four men from certain
death. After being "treed' for some hours
the party was rescued from the unpleasant
position.-New York Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-20

II you have anything 10 trade advertise
It in the For Exchange eolHnA q the
Bee Want Ad page
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-27
TO QUIT COMMITTEE
Cortelyou Will Leave Republican Ma
80. -. tional Committee.
Journal Special Service.

Journal Special Service.
Washington Oct. Postmaster
General Cortelyou will retire from tho
craftsmanship Of the republican nations
al committee in the near future and it
is expected he will reinquish this post
before he qualities as secretary Of the
treasury. Mr.. Cortelyou' s position as
secretary Of the treasury, he believes,
will be such that he cannot properly
hold both positions. This was decided
on at conference at the White House
Yesterday between President Roosevelt,
Postmaster General Cortelyou and Sem
ator Scott of. West Virginia.
Upon the retirement of Mr.. Cortelyou
Senator Scott may be chosen to fill the
vacancy, altho Harry s. New of Indian
apo1is has some ambitions in this direc-
ton.
It has been generally understood that
Secretary Shaw would retire from the
treasury on March next, but an In
timation was given yesterday that he
might sever his connection with the
department between Jan. i and March
4. Harry S. New, vice chairman, will,
I it is, expected, assume the duties of
chairman when Mr.: Corte1you retires. Z:
Robert Bacon, assistant secretary of
state, makes sweeping denial Of the
story that he has been selected to sue
coed Robert S.. Mccormick as American
ambassador to France.