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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12
Murder of Sir Edmundbury Godfrey.


Refined historical accuracy is not unim-
portant in newspaper statements especially
in reference to epoch-makng event
There are those. more particularly the
young, who accept history other than from
technical historical source In Sundays
Star there is a special cablegram relative
to an auction sale at the ''Old Bailey"
London, which states that certain papers
were found which related to Green, Berry
and Hill. who as far back as 1873 killed Sir
Edmundbury Godfrey"
This is forenscally accurate, but mac
curate historically.
The death of Godfrey excited TO the acme
the frenzy of the English who-lords, COM
mons and people-had gone daft over the
fake popish plot of Oates and Bedloe. A
coward judge and packed jury sent Green,
Berry and Hill to the gallows on an I'M
proven charge.
Hume says:
Hill, Green and Berry We're tried for
Godfreys murder. all of them men of low
station Of the trial he says That Bed
loe's evidence and Frances were in many
circumstances totally irreconcilab BILE; that
both Of them labored under unsurmount-
bic difficulties, not to say gross absurdi-
ties and that they were invalidated by
contrary evidence, which is altogether con-
vincing."
OF Godfrey, Macaulay says: His fate is
to this day secret"
The accused were men of low station"
Their trial added more to the list of
race. Their bodies rested in felons' graves
but history acQults them of having killed
Sir Edmundbury Godfrey"
w. H. SINGLETON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12
DEATH BY SUICIDE.
Coroner Nevitt's Decision in Case Of
Frederick Cook

Coroner hewitt has officially decided that
Frederick Cook, the employe Of the bureau
of engraving and printing who died about
ten days ago at his home, 515 18th street
northwest, as stated In The Star at the
time, committed suicide. An analysis was
made of the contents of Cooks stomach
by Chemist Lynch, who reported that he
found it contained about one-half grain
of strychnine. Detective Weldon yester-
day afternoon made an investigation of
the affair for Coroner hewitt and ascer-
tained where Cook had purchased the poi
son. There was record at the store where
the purchase made that the young
man said he wanted 1t to use in exterminat-
ing rodents from his house
1t is said that Cook had not been in Ill
health for more than year before he
took the fatal dose. He had been in the
habit of taking mixture containing
stryChnine, and at the time of his death it
was suggested that he may have mad
vertently taken an overdose. but the physi-
clans who We're called to attend him were
certain such was not the case. Cook started
to work with his brother the morning of
the day he died. but complained Of i'll
ness and returned home. A relative went
TO his room to see II he needed anything
and found him suffering intense pain. He
was then in a dying condition. but said
he did not want physician called to at
tend him.
When his relatives discovered the serious
ness of his condition physician was sum
moned, but was too late to be Of any serv-
Ice to the dying man, and ambulance
summoned for the purpose Of remov-
ing him to a hospital. His death occurred
before the vehicle arrived at the house.
Mr.. Cook and his brother had arranged to
visit their relatives in Ohio and had been
granted the necessary leave Of absence
Coroner hewitt gave a certificate Of death
In order that the body might be buried.
The funeral took place three days later
and the brother of the deceased went to
Ohio. The coroner will now make out the
facts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12
For Summer Outings Committee.

From the Sunday school OF the Mount
Pleasant Congregational Church S51 .SS has
been received by the summer outings COM
mittee. The gift represents a special mis-
sionary contribution Of the pupils and
teachers of the Sunday school
The following contributions have been ac-
knowledged by Andrew Parker, treasurer
of the committee: David and Billy, to send
two little boys on a trip down the river, 81 !;
Department Of Commerce and Labor (an d.
visions except three). through Mrs. Frank
H Larned, 1920: Bethany Baptist Church
Christian Endeavor Society, through Miss
Alice Horsley, So: Mrs ]. H. Ives. 81; Mrs.
Charles Parish, $40; c. B. R.. IS; George
F. Mikkelson So: friend 50 %: Edward ].
Quinn, So: intermediate Society of Christian
Endeavor Of Calvary Baptist Church,
through Florence Fielding, So: Dr. Clarlssa
B. Tufts, So Washington Heights Presby-
terrain Church. through Mrs. A. P. Clark,
$3.50: Mrs. Caroline Whitman Gilallian, s.;
d. Marean. 81; Mrs. Elizabeth Boyce
Nourse, s25; Robert Reyburn, NJ D., So;
Frederic l. Huidekoper, $40; Edith Perry,
So; Gen. Calvin Dewitt, $40; A. C. War
then, So.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12
OLD HULK IDENTIFIED.
Hull of Steamer Corcoran Found
Near Old Long Bridge

The hulk of the old steamer found along
side the draw entrance of the ola Long
bridge has been definitely determined to be
that of the old sideWheel excursion steamer
w. w. Corcoran. which for many years ran
between this city, Mount Vernon and Mar
shall Hall. The Corcoran was burned to the
waters edge at her dock in the fall of 1891.
and subsequently the hull was taken up the
river and showed on the mud on the Vir-
glnia side of the channel. out Of the way
of passing vessels. One night, shortly after
she was put on the bank. there came a
heavy northeast storm and high water.
During the blow the old hulk slid off the
mud and into the deep water. but exactly
where she was located was not known until
she was found in the work of cleaning up
the OLD Long bridge piers
he hulk was found lying against some
timber work alongside the draw entrance
puikhead and this timber work was the
only thing that kept the hulk from going
INTO the draw and blocking 1t. The work of
removing the hulk is being done at the
expense of the United States engineers Of
nee. The big boiler day or two ago
raised TO the surface and carried ashore
to the Virginia side, and number of the
larger timhers of the old hulk are being
taken up daily. 1t will be necessary to en-
tirely remove the wreck in order to get the
channel open
When the wreck was first located It was
thought by one of the steamboat men tina [
II was that Of the tug Gilmore Meredith
"hch was lost in the river in a big gale
many years ago. The officials at the en-
slneers office say that the wreck of the
Meredlth lies further up the channel toward
never been ascertained as it did not in any
way ODStruCt the channel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12
Anacostia and Vicinity.

At a meeting Of the Holy Name Society
| of st. Teresa's Church last evening in the
hall at Washington and Fillmore streets.
Rev. NJ. P. Egan, the assistant pastor,
presided.
The officials Of the Anacostia Baptist
| Church have made arrangements to have
| several clergymen from out Of town places
visit the church and conduct services for
several weeks in order that selection may
be made Of a pastor to succeed Rev. H. M.
Geren, who has taken charge Of two
churches in Texas. Rev. J. r. Edwards of
! Henderson, N c., OBLIGATED at the services
yesterday, and will fulfill several like en-
gagements with the church before depart
Ing.
! terday for Piney Point, among them being
| Gerald McGrath. Walter Simpson. Wallace
Johnston, Raymond Fillius, Frank Price
| and Mss Lena ErmOld.
Announcement is made that the feast of
| the assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
which will occur Thursday next, will be
celebrated in St Teresas Church by masses
| at O'Clock and at O'Clock.
| Mr.. Arthur L. Demng of Marquette,
| Mich. who has been here several months,
having taken charge Of the laundry at the
removed his family to Anacostia from Mar
quette. They are residing at 121 Monroe
street.
Mrs. James Afford and daughter. Miss
Ruth, departed yesterday for vacation at
Gainesville, Va.
| Anacostia. Council, No. 10, Junior Order
of United American Mechanics, held me-
mortal exercises for its deceased members
yesterday afternoon in the Masonic Hall,
Jackson and Pierce streets. The roll con-
tanning the names of the deceased MEM
bers was displayed, and was surrounded
| with floral decorations. Rev George NJ.
Cummings, the pastor Of the Garden Me-
mortal Presbyterian Church, in Anacostia.
delivered the invocation. An Introductory
address was followed by Mr. Henry Stowe
| of AnacOsta Council, who explained the
| significance of the exercises. Rev. George
M. Cummings then made brief address.
| The roll call of the deceased members by
Robey Of Anacostia sang a solo, and Mr.
James NJ. England Of Anacostia Tent No
| T. knights of the Maccabees, presented. on
behalf of his organization. a floral wreath
to the council in memory Of the deceased
members with message of sympathy from
the Maccabees. Mrs. Charles F. Linger sang
lone Sweetly Solemn Thought" and then
Rev. Charles o. Isaac the pastor of the
Anacostia Methodist Episcopal Church. de-
Griffith sang Committed to the Deep"
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson.
ninety-three years of age former slave,
whose death occurred Wednesday last at
her home, corner of Stanton and Elvin ave-
nues, Hillsdale, occurred yesterday after
| noon from the Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Nichols avenue that suburb. Mrs. John
son had lived in the town for about thirty
| one years, and many of the residents Of
the settlement attended her funeral Rev
Joseph Matthews, the pastor. assisted by
Rev. c. II. Parker of Hillsdale. conducted
the services. The interment was In the
HillSdale cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12
UNION VETERAN DEAD
ALLEN c. MCLEAN VICTIM OF
ACUTE INDIGESTION.

Allen c. Mclean who lived at 1929 Gales
street northeast died suddenly last night
just after he boarded a train at Chesa-
peake Beach to start home ward, the re-
suit. it is believed of an attack of acute
Indigestion An inquest was held last
night the verdict being that death was
the result of natural causes An under
taker was sent to Chesapeake Beach last
night to prepare the body for burial, and
this morning it was brought here on an
early train and taken to the family home.
The deceased, who was sixty years Of
age, was a native of New York He came
here when he was a young man and had
since resided here. Mr.. Mclean was an
expert cabinet maker and upholsterer and
was in business near 18th and G streets
northwest for a number of years. 1t is
said he made and repaired furniture for a
great many men in public life, and had
many warm friends among the residents of
the northwest section o. the city. Mrs.
Mclean survives her husband
Yesterday morning Mr.. Mclean and Will
liam Newman. neighbor, went to the re-
sort on the salt water and spent a pleasant
day, He complained of having pain in
his side shortly before he started to the
train, but he seemed in splendid health
and spirits when he entered the car.
He took a seat next to small boy and
engaged in play with him while waiting
for the train to start. Soon afterward he
turned to his friend and rema :ked:
There's that pain again." and fell over
Immediately. He was dead before any
thing could be done for him. Mr.. New
man remained at Chesapeake Beach with
the body last night, returning with 1t this
morning.
The deceased was a member of Kit Car
son Post. No. ., G.. A. R., and OF Calanthe
Lodge, No. II. knights of Pythias. Mem
bers of the two organizations are to have
charge Of the burial arrangements. The
funeral viii take place from the late home
of the deceased Wednesday afternoon, and
the interment will be at Arlington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12
Sentence of Sixtv DAVIS

charles White. colored was visited by
Policemen Jones, Rollins and Cole OF the
fourth precinct late Saturday night and
they say they found White playing with
some cubes OF white with men of black at
his home, ia LIST street southwest.
Deed, dey amt no gambln' gwan on
here, remarked White, and at the same
time the policemen saw him slipping bones
and money into his pocket He was arrested
and was called upon In the Police Court TO-
day TO answer charge of permitting gam
ing on the premises.
Whites companions. whom he was en-
PERTAINING with the throw Of the bones, APP
peared witnesses against him and told
the court what they had learned White
VIII spend sixty days behind the bars by
order OF the Judge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Mrs Edward Spang. rorty-ive years Of
age, OF 1913 Park road, was struck by a.
bicycle and Knocked down while crossing
al l4th and Irving streets last evening about
e.l' o'clock. The bicycle was ridden by a
Colored man named Edward Tramble of
1906 llth street. Mrs. Spang, who was only
slightly injured, attached no blame to the
Wheelman. She was assisted home by her
husband.
Richard Murphy. forty years of age was
taken III while near the intersection of Goth
anu streets last night about IL 80 o'clock.
The patient. whose home is at 1910 Y
street was taken TO the Emergency Hospi-
tai for treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12
Official Orders Issued.

The Commissioners issued the following
official orders today:
That A. ]. Collins, foreman in the surface
division, be transferred to subforeman, at
81 $50 per annum: and that
Eugene Lynch, subforeman at S1,050 per
annum. be transferred to foreman at 81, 200
per annum, vice Collins;
Said transfers to take effect on and after
August 16, 1907.
That John Richie, clerk in the record
division at $500 per annum, be transferred
to clerk in the office of the inspector of
buildings, at 5000 per annum: and that,
Edwin c. Ashton, clerk in the Office of the
inspector of buildings at $500 per annum be
transferred to clerk in the record division,
at 5000 per annum:
Said transfers to take effect on and
after August 8. 1907.
That the center of Jackson alley, square
GA be repaved with a strip of vtrifed
brick Az feet wide, at an estimated cost of
1925. chargeable to the appropriation for
improvements and repairs, D. c., 1908, re-
pairs to streets. avenues and alleys.
That an additional allotment of 5000 be
made for sewer work to be performed,
chargeable to the appropriation for elimina-
ton of grade crossings. D. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12
Fort Pier to BE overhauled.

The quartermasters pier at Fort Wash.
ington. Md. is to be given a general over.
hauling and will be put in thorough orde,
for the handling Of the heavy traffic tina,
passes over It. The piles. lumber and othel
material which will be used in the work
on the pier are being brought to the dock
in readiness for use as soon as the con-
tractor Is ready to start upon it, so that
there will be no delay in the progress OF
rebuilding for want Of material.
The older portion of the pier al
Fort Washington was built about eight OF
nine years ago, and the work was then done
in such substantial manner that no gen
eral repairs have been necessary since tina,
time.
About five years ago the pier was dou-
bled In size, the new portion being added
to the south of the old pier. 1t is the older
portion of the dock that is to be rebuilt
but 1T Is stated that the entire wharf struc-
ture will receive attention. Fort Wash.
ington is landing place for the majority OF
the steamers plying on the Potomac.
Work on the new wharf at Fort Hunt is
progressing. and it is stated the driving the
piles for the new structure will be started
within the next few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12
GEN. CRoZIER DEMURs.
Chief of Ordnance Of the Army Re.
plies In Suit.

Gen. Crozier chief of ordnance United
States Army, through United States Attor-
mex Baker, today filed a demurrer to the
suit recently Instituted by Fried krupp
Actiengesellschaft Of Germany for an ac-
counting in reference to the use by the
United States Army of certain guns on
which the krupps hold patent rights The
demurrer claims that the bill does not state
any matters or facts from which the court
has any Jurisdiction to grant the relief
prayed, and that the bill Is bad in sub
stance.
Attorney Baker says that the bill of COM
plant does not show that by the alleged
assignments of the patent rights the krupp
Company obtained the right to sue in its
own name for the supposed nfringements
which are alleged to have occurred prior to
the execution of the assignments For the
same reason the demurrer claims the COM
pany Is not entitled to an accounting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12
MANS DESTINY.
Choice Of Doors Accessible to Each
Individual.

~ door that none shut was the
SUBJECT discussed by Rev Zed II. Copp
chief probation officer of the Juvenile
Court. before a good-sized audience at
Bethany Chapel last night.
Six doors were mentioned by Rev. Mr.
topp as open, through which any one can
gain entrance and obtain the possessions
behind each. These six were the doors to
wealth. learning, social distinction physical
prowess. moral power and eternal life. Mr.
Copp went on to discuss each one of these
in detail.
In taking up moral power, Rev. Mr.. Copp
compared 1t to the rock of Gibraltar. like
that rock. the mora! man. he said. was a
fortress of strength to business, society, to
the home. to the church and to the state
pom his choice of doors. the speaker
pointed out, depends mans destiny. and in
asmuch as the choice is left to him, man
fixes his own destiny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12
Light Buoy Not Burning.

The following notice to mariners has been
issued from the Office of Commander Lloyd.
inspector, in charge Of the fifth district:
Coan river gas buoy, No. s. Maryland.
Moored in twenty-four feet of water, on
the southerly side of the Potomac river, and
on the westerly eide and off the mouth of
Coan river, Virginia.
This buoy was reported not burning Au-
gust 8, and will be replaced soon as
Practicable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12
Watch for City-Randle Highlands.
Invited to Make Probationary Ad-
Dress

The official board of the Adath Israel
congregation yesterday nominated Rabbi H.
b. lAbovits of New York to make a proba-
tionary address to the Adath congregation
In their church. 9th and H streets north
west next Saturday. Rabbi Litovitz has
been highly recommended, according to ].
Baungarten, secretary to the board, and
there Is a strong possibility of his being
named as the successor of Rabbi julius T
Loeb VINO resigned week ago and went
to Atlanta, Ga.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12
Use of the Mails.

Justice Barnard, with the consent of
counsel for Postmaster General Never, to-
day signed a temporary restraining order
preventing the exclusion OF the TIP Ton
Weekly and Work and Win, weekly publ
cations from the second class mall rate un-
I'll further order OF the court Street &,
Smith and Frank Tousey, the publishers,
entered into an undertaking to indemnify
the Post Office department for any loss to
be sustained in the event OF a Judgment
that the periodicals are not entitled TO be
transmitted at the second-class rate of post
age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12
Death Was Unexpected.

Augustus Barth thirtytwo years of age
who conducted tailoring establishment at
800 18th street. died suddenly about 8
o'clock yesterday morning while in his
room at 80 18th street. Death was due 10
an attack OF acute indigestion. Coroner
hewitt viewed the body and gave a certifi-
cate of death from natural causes Friends
of the tailor came here from Baltimore this
morning and took charge of the bodX.-hay
ing II removed to Baltimore for burial
Barth was unmarried and formerly re-
sided ON German street. Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12
Hot w Gather.

In spite of the fact the unusual heat
of the season has driven many people ont
OF the city there is still large percentage
OF the young and old folks who simply
must go away. if only for day or So 1t
Is essential to good health that the mind
and body should get rest.
Your health. mentally and physically, re-
Quires this, and tomorrow. August 49, is the
day to go to Marshall Hall Morning aft
ernoon and evening boats RenrOc Club ex-
cursion. Something doing every minute"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12
Searching for William Smith.

The police of the fourth precinct are
searching for William Smith, colored, who
is wanted to answer a charge of having
used a revolver while engaged In fight
with William Tibbs, also colored, near LIST
and Canal streets. Three shots were fired
at Tibbs, the police report one of them
striking the left hand Of William Patrick.
colored, seventeen years Of age, who lives
at 3O7 Delaware avenue. The wounded boy
received surgical treatment at the Emer-
gency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12
Have The Star Follow You.

Those leaving the city should havs
The star sent to them by mall In
order that they may keep Informed
about Washington affairs. In most
Instances Tho Star will be at the
breakfast table the next day and give
all OF the news from Washington OF
the day before. The address may bs
changed as frequently az desired by
giving the old and new addresses. The
price of Tho Star by mall daily and
sunday Is 60 cents per month, In.
sariably In advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12

The United States naval lighter Rocket,
stationed at the Norfolk navy yard, came
to this city Saturday and after a short
stay here went to the pier of the FIRTH
Sterling steel works at Giesboro Point and
there took aboard a cargo Of shells for the
ships of war fitting out for service at Nor
FOLK The shells We're made at the new
pant on the river. and this is the first
Shipment or any size that has been made
from the plant by water. 1t is hoped the
Rocket Will be frequent visitor here for
cargoes of the District-made she'll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12
Charge Of overdrivine Horse.

ON a charge Of overdriving a horse in
trusted TO his care Whitney King was
defendant before Judge O'Neal In the Po-
lice Court today. After considering the
evidence Judge o Neal ordered the defend
AM 10 pay fine of s. or serve fifteen days
III the wOTkhOuse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12
$1,000 Niagara Falls Excursion,

August 10. Baltimore and Ohio.
Special train standard coaches and parlor
md dining cars. leaving Washington I 40
4, m. running via Philadelphia and pictur
.sque Lehigh Valley. Liberal stopovers re
urning. Tickets good ten days. Attractive
side trips from Niagara Falls. Other dates
otptember and D. October 4.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12

Mrs. E. Burgee, seventy years of age,
who resides at the Methodist Home, sus-
tanned a serious injury last night about 10
o'clock on her return from visit to friends
at Germantown, Md. She sustained dis
location Of her hip. An ambulance was
summoned to the Baltimore and Ohio depot
and the patient was removed to Sibley Hos
pital-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12
Mistake in Taking Medicine.

DR.. Charles G. Medallion. sixty years of
age, of 214 18th street southwest, made the
mistake yesterday morning of swallowing
formaldehyde solution when he intended
TO take a dose of ginger. He was hurried
to the Emergency Hospital for reatment.
He was soon able to return home.