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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
POPULAR LADIES HERE.
Got Votes in Ohio and Go to James
town Exposition.

Nine popular young ladies of Mansfield.
Ohio accompanied by two chaperons. are
today taking in the sights Of Washington.
They have come here from Richmond and
jamestown, where they spent several days
They are having the time of their lives.
through the magnanimty of Mr.. W. 8.
Capellar. president of the American News
paper Association and wide-awake editor
of the Mansfield (Ohio) News. In the early
part of August Mr.. Capellar started
contest in which the nine girls receiving tho
highest number of votes were each to re-
ceive as a prize a trip to jamestown, In
Guiding Columbus, Ohio: Richmond, Va.
anu Washington. These young ladies were
the prize winners and have been enjoying
themselves.
The following compose the party: Miss
Carrie b. Tickle, Mrs. Cliff Endly. Miss
Hazel K. Zellner. Miss Jennie Richie, Miss
Edith Herring. Miss Rhoda Laird. Miss
Maud Miller Miss Mary Pool, Miss Bird
ella Staunton Miss Grace Morse. Miss
Martha Bauer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
WOULD HAVE HUNG HIMSELF.
William Bresnahan Made Attempt in
Police Cell

William Bresnahan. fifty years old. who
lives at 34O2 Reservoir street northwest.
while locked in cell at the seventh pre-
cinct station last evening made an unsuc-
cessful attempt to end his life by hanging.
Bresnahan was arrested shortly after
o'clock on charge of drunkenness and
was placed in one of the cells at the sta
ton. About an hour later Desk Sergeant
s. B. Chaffee was passing through the cell
room when he discovered the prisoner. sus-
pended from the bars Of his cell by a rope
made from his shirt. Bresnahan was cut
down and Chaffee summoned the patrol
wagon and removed the unconscious man
to Georgetown University Hospital where
DIR. A. r. Reed revived him
1t Is stated by the police that Bresnahan
pleaded to be allowed to end his life, as he
declared 1t was not worth living. He said
he would kill himself at the first oppor-
tunity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
AUGUST sCHMEDTIE DEAD.
One of Pioneer Jewellers of This City
Passes Away.

Funeral services over the remains of Au-
gust Schmedtie. who died at o'clock last
evening at his home. coo ii street will be
held at O'Clock next Thursday afternoon
at the residence. The body will be cre-
mated.
Mr.. 81 nmedtie. who was in the seventy
eighth year of his age was identified with
the jcwc:y business in this city for many
years. He was a native of Gluckstadt, Ger
many. When a young man he learned tho
business and later came to this country
He opened an establishment in 1864 and un-
til a few years ago was actively engaged in
the business He retired about twelve
years ago, turning his business over TO his
partner. John Hansen. who came to this
country with him. For two years he had
been in poor health. and for the last six
weeks haG bee Confinef. to his room.
Mr.. Schmcoti4 never married and for n
number of years resided with the family OF
Julius Due hiring. tu1 II street One brother,
who resides in Giuckstadt. survives him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
EXAMS" BY REQUEST
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
MUST SHOW CAUSE.

Chief Justice Clabaugh today issued a
rule to show cause against John c. Black
M. M. Green and John A. McIlhenny COM
mtssioners of the United States civil service
commission. to show cause why the COM
mission should not be enjoined from hold
ing examinations at the request Of the Dis
trict Commissioners for the purpose of Sc
curing an eligible list from which minor
positions under the municipal authorities
may be filled. The rule is returnable Fri
day. September q. before the chief justice
in Equity Court No 1.
Attorney Richard P. Evans. who repre-
sents the complainants. ]. Stewart Harris
and Andrew NJ. Curry. whose complaint
was set forth in detail in The Star last
Saturday. when asked why the rule to
show cause had not also been asked
against the District Commissioners, stated
that the object of the bill is to prevent
the civil service commission from ex-
tending its courtesies to the local authori-
ties without warrant of law. The District
Commissioners. he said, are merely nomi-
nal defendants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
MOORISH PEACE TERMS
DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED
AGREEMENT.

PARIS, September 17.-The French gov
eminent Is greatly encouraged by the i'm
provement in the Moroccan situation. and
strong hope is entertained that the rebel
l1ous tribesmen, whom the delegates who
conferred with Gen. Drude on Sunday are
now consulting. will agree to the peace
terms. which include:
J. The punishment of the authors Of the
Casa Blanca massacres and the ringleaders
of the movement
2. An agreement that no tribesmen shall
ente. with arms within a radius of twelve
kilometers of the city.
3. The acceptance in primo pie of the pay
ment of war contribution the amount of
which will be fixed hereafter by negotia-
tons between the Moroccan government
and France and Spain.
4. The surrender of hostages to insure
the fu.flment of these conditions
1t Is pointed out that the war contribu-
ton has no relation to the indemnities to
be exacted from the Moors for the loss of
life anu property. which will be a matter
for future adjustment
II peace Is arranged on the above terms
no further landings of troops will be made
ana pending the result of the negotiations
the orders for the emba rkation for the for
Warding of reinforcements have been re-
Sclnded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
POLICEMAN's ODD CASE.
Hit With Brick, Finds Man in Hospi
tai he Charges With Assault.

NEW YORK. September l7-Michael J.
Cannon. a policeman attached to the West
4Ith street station house, was in the West
Side court Sunday morning to press a
charge of assault against Charles A. Hall
Both Halls arms were bandaged up, and
he declared that he had been attacked by
the policeman with a club and the butt end
of a revolver. Cannon swore that he had
no recollection Of striking the young man.
There was some trouble on 18th avenue
near 51st street about 8 o'clock Saturday
night. and reserves were called out Can
non said that he heard policeman rap for
assistance and found that the policeman
held two prisoners in crowd that was COL
lecting. Cannon said he went to the call
box to notify the station house and that
bricks were thrown at him from the crowd
One of the bricks, he said. hit him on the
chin and he was knocked unconscious.
When he came to the prisoners had been
taken away from the policeman who had
had them under arrest
Cannon went to Roosevelt Hospital to
get himself fixed up. and while there Hall
showed up. Cannon recognized Hall, he
swore. as the man who threw the brick that
knocked him out and got detective to
arrest Hall in the hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
REACHES ACUTE STAGE.
Local Organization Declines to Re
ceive Department Commander.

celVe department commander.
There is said to be trouble brewing in the
ranks of the local Army and Navy Union,
which. 1t Is claimed. dates back to the time
of the last annual encampment of the Or
ganization held in this city. several weeks
ago. This matter has been referred to
heretofore in The Star. but last night 1t is
said to have reached an acute stage 1t
appears that J. Edwin Browne, national
commander. whose headquarters are In Ba'-
timore. recently appointed Robert Galbraith
Of the Presidents Own Garrison to be de-
partment commander for the District of CO.
lumbia Mr.. Gaibraith and his garrison
gave Col. Browne their unqualified support
for reelection for national commander.
while the other local garrisons supported
Brig. Gen. Andrew S. Burt. U. s. A. for
that office.
When the matter Of requesting the ma
tfonal commander to appoint department
commander was first preached here it was
the opinion Of the older members that the
Office should go to one of the senior gar
risons. the Presidents Own only having
been in existence a short while. There
fore, when the appointment Of Galbraith
was announced the other garrisons re-
scented the action Of the national COM
mander in appointing him agaist the pop
ular will.
The new department commander is said
to have appeared last evening at the door
of the meeting place of the Theodore
Roosevelt Garrison. He was in full uni
form AID carried side arms. and was &C
companied by his full staff also uniformed.
When he demanded admission as depart
ment commander and staff the garrison
refused peremptorily to receive him as
such. He was Informed. it is said that he
would only be admitted as a comrade Of
the order, as no official notification of his
appointment as department commander had
been received by Roosevelt Garrison.
1t is understood that Mr.. Galbraith has
reported the matter to national headquar-
ters. In the meantime the leaven of dis
satisfaction is said to be working. and a
meeting of representatives of Barry Roose-
welt. Porter and Henry garrisons has been
called to take action. 1t Is claimed the
national commander acted counter to the
wishes of the four old garrisons in this
city in appointing a commander for the de-
partment of the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
BALTIMORE PRIMARIES
vote Yesterday Was Very Light.
Some of the Winners

Some Of the Winners.
Special Dispatch to The Star
BALTIMORE. Nd. September 1.-THE
result or the primaries he'd yesterday dem
onstrated one fact at least. and that is that
FRANK Brown Is not the whole boss of Bal
tlmore town. The contest for the state SEN
ate in the first district clearly demonstrated
this when Charles P. Coady. who had the
support Of Sonny" Mahon, po:led 2.5o2
votes. and defeated Browns candidate.
State Senator James Young, who received
only 1850 votes
The democratic winners We're: Judges of
supreme bench-James P. Gorter and AL
tred 5. Niles. States attorney-A. s. J.
Owens Sherifr-Robert J. Padgett. Judges
OF orphans court-Myer j. Block. William
M Dunn and Harry c. Gather Clerk Of
circuit court No. 2-John Peasants. Clerk
OF superior court-Stephen c. Little. Sur
yeyor-Raleigh c. Thomas. State senate
First district, Charles p. Coady; second
district Peter ]. Campbell; third district
j. Charles Linthicum
III any evidence were needed that perfect
harmony existed in the republican party
the primary furnished it concIusively, for
there were no contests of any Importance.
and today every republican in the city is
satisfied with the general result. The ticket
assured by the delegates elected is as fol-
lows:
For supreme bench. w. Hall Harris and
Lewis Putzel: for states attorney, Fred
erick 7. Dorton; for sheriff. Levia Themp-
son; for clerk of superior court Robert
Ogle; for clerk of circuit court No, 2.
Thomas A. Robinson. These candidates.
together with the legislative candidates, will
be formally nominated by city and dis
trict conventions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
Going to and From a Doctor

Two men were knocked down by an
automobile on 18th street yesterday. One
of them was s. N. Barker Of Chevy Chase
College, who said that he was on his way
to see a doctor. The other man was M.
P. Callahan, who had his arm tn a sling
and who was just coming away from a
doctors office.
After the collision Policeman Hobo of
the first precinct arrested Carl II. But
man. a driver employed by the bureau Of
standards, the responsible party, and
Butman was charged in the Police Court
this morning with exceeding the speed of
four miles an hour on 18th street But
man put up IS collateral for his appear
ance In the Police Court. but when his
name was called there was no response
The money was thus forfeited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
Prefers Jail to His Home,

Thomas Luxen, eighteen years of age and
small in stature startled Judge Mullowny
and other officials Of the United States
branch of the Police Court today by declar-
ing that he preferred the Jail to his home
and asked to be sent to the institution men,
toned. He was accommodated. pending an
investigation of his case.
Luxen was before the court several weeks
ago, on a charge Of larceny. and Judge
Mills ordered that ne be committed to jail
for mental inquiry. Such was done. To-
day he was returned to the court. with a
certificate from the jail physician that he
Is sane.
How did you like 1t down at jail?'' the
defendant was asked.
Good" he replied.
Like 1t better than your homer? Judge
Mullowny inquired.
Yes" Luxen said. IT would like to go
back for about a month"
Did the doctor say this man was sane?'
Judge Mullowny asked of Clerk Potts.
Yes. judge" the clerk r-plied
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17

amount appropriated for similar purposes
ten years ago. Were We hopelrsSly wicked
and corrupt decade ago; or has our
wickedness increased rapidly since that
time that this vast army Of federal detec-
tlves should be set upon the tracks of tho
people? And there are still proposals for
further increases of the system, and tho
end is not yet.
is an inspector who feeds at the national
crib. far from the masters eye. likely 10
De any better than the one acting undrr
local authority? And by the master | 10
not mean the President-he is only A serv-
ant Tor the people are supposed To be tho
master OF their government. IL We study
our history We shall not find that the fed
eral inspector Is made OF any superhumaR
material. He is subject to the same HUI
man frailties. Look at the swlndes con-
nected with federally inspected banks: at
the astounding corruption attaching itself
auspices: at the horrible disasters upon tho
sea. due in part to the failure Of federal
inspectors to do their duty.
Baseless Assumption.
II only allude to these instances To show
the baselessness of the assumption that one
who holds federal commission rs inrI,u-
BILE. and to the further assumption that
the evils now connected with govcrnm mt
will all disappear If We shall enter upon .
Utopian world. where every breath Wa
draw will be under the direction Of some
Denencent instrument OF the ashi1S'ph
deity. National office holders are no better
and no worse than are the officers OF stats.
but as governmental functions are more
and more transferred to she national au-
thority the number OF agents subject 10
single jurisdiction is increased amazingly.
and the authority exercised by the man at
the head of this colossal machine passes IL
bounds
There are. OF course. cer:1ia great i'm
perial powers that must be exercised by
the national government. but the timc-h"n-
ord functions of the states have as whols
been well administered. and they should he
permitted to remain with the states. ire
people can exercise a closer scrutiny over
the acts of their local agents and IN: CLm-
mission Of acts of wrongdoing Is more apt
to be detected and punished and thus moro
apt to be restrained. We have hah pain
full instances of dishonesty in connection
with the government of our cities. but IL
is significant that they have usually been
unearthed not by officeholders. but by mo
vigilance and public spirit of private citi-
zenS."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
THAW TO ASK QUICK TRIAL.
New Counsel, Littleton, to Meet Je-
rome in October.

NEW YORK. September 17.-When the
criminal branch of the supreme court
opens next month and the case of Harry
x. Thaw, charged with the murder of
Stanford White. is called, Martin w. Lit
Teton, senior counsel for the defense. will
demand immediate trial for the accused
Pttsburger.
District Attorney Jerome will oppose an
immediate hearing of the case and on the
question of the date of trial there will re-
suit the first skirmish of Thaw's new de-
fender with the representative of the peo-
pie.
Mr.. Littleton's methods in court are not
those of the suave Californian Delmas
whom he succeeds as senior counsel He
is as fiery when demanding what he con-
siders a clients rights as Mr. Jerome Is in
demanding his full measure.
Their coming together for the first time
in this case will prove of more than pass
Ing interest to the legal fraternity
1t is believed that in the end both sides
will agree on a date in December for the
trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
Auto Injuries Man and Hurries On.

An automobile numbered 1887 collided
with the horse and buggy of R. E. Doyle,
a street-cleaning inspector, at Pennsylvania
avenue and 14th street this morning. the
force of the collision being great enough to
throw Mr.. Doyle from his vehicle. He sus-
tained painful injury to his head, but he
refused to go to hospital and receive
treatment. The police report that the man
in charge Of the automobile did not take in
terest enough in the accident to stop his
machine and inquire the extent of the in
juries received by the occupant of the
buggy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
Twenty Years for Arson.

ALLENTOWN. Pa, September 17.-Twen-
ty years in the penitentiary at Philadelphia
was the sentence pronounced by Judge
Trexler in court here yesterday on Robert
Hartzell who pleaded guilty to twenty
three charges of arson and theft. Hartzell
with Daniel j. Adams, were arrested re-
Gently. charged with setting on fire three
business places In Allentown, causing loss
of 100000. Adams was tried at Easton
for arson committed in Northampton coun-
ty. and also received a sentence Of twenty
years. Hartzell was sentenced on only four
charges. the court holding the other cases
oaen against him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
Democratic Banquet Postponed

LINCOLN. Neb.. September 1.-THE de m
ocratic executive committee has decided
10 postpone the date of the banquet to be
held in Lincoln September pa for the rea-
son that II wishes to have two gatherings of
democrats in Lincoln before the close of
the present campaign The state convention
viii be held september "a. and the banquet
will be several weeks later The banquet
VIII be made representative gathering
democrats from all sections OF the country
being invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
Most Solemn Day of Hebrew Year.

The most solemn day of the Hebrew
year. Yom Kippur, will begin at shutdown
this evening. Yom Kippur means the Day
of Atonement: it is observed by fasting and
prayer. 1t is the 10th day of the month
Tisri.
The Hebrew new year begins on Rosh
Hashonah. the first day of Tisri and is
observed as a day of praise The inter-
venng days are days of pentence at the
end of which is the Day OF Atonement
AS the Jewish day begins at sunset, Yom
Kippur will begin this evening and last
until sunset tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
Alfonso to american Yachtsmen.

MARBLEHEAD, Mass. September IL
The exchange Of Fluctuations between
Spanish and American yachtsmen over the
recent sender class races closed yesterday
with the receipt OF the following cable from
King Alfonso Of Spain. by Secretary Henry
Taggard OF the Eastern Yacht Club. In an
swer to the latter's message of congratula-
tion upon the Spanish victory at San Sc
baSt.an-
Very appreCIative for kind message of
consratulation. | send best wishes for the
prosperity Of the Eastern Yacht Club and
for the American yachtsmen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
ASSOCIATION APPROVES.
Plan for Playground Near Center
Market

DIR. Henry s. Curtis. supervisor of the
public Fairgrounds Of the District. noti-
fed Commissioner mcfarland this morn
ing that the suggestion of Mr.. Macfar-
land with reference to equipping the tri-
angle In front of the Center Market,
west of 9Th street. as public playground
has been taken up by the Washington
Fairgrounds Association and approved
He further said the association would
like to equip this site at once IL the nee
eSsary permission can be obtained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
COL. HODGES DEPARTS.
Will Consult Col. Cocktails About
Methods in Making Purchases.

Col Harry F. Hodges. the purchasing Of
ficer of the isthmian canal commission, left
here today for New York, from which city
he will sail tomorrow for the isthmus for a
conference with Col Cocktails. the engineer
in charge regarding various official matters
Col. Hodges will remain at the isthmus less
than a week when he will return to Wash
ngton. He wants to talk with Col Goet-
halls particularly with regard to the prepa-
ration of specifications for purchases to be
made In this country. in order to bring
about a proper coordination between the
two branches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17

Several cases in which the charge Of sell
ing adulterated milk or cream ia made
were in the Police Court today, but each
of the defendants forfeited IS collateral,
instead of standing trial. The defendants
who forfeited were Benjamin Cohen. 1894
Wisconsin avenue; Ferdinand F. Rupert.
123 w street: Nathan Book, 28th street
and DumbartOn avenue; George B. Far
Quhar, 2016 14th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
BoNAPARTE WON'T RESIGN.
Says There Is Absolutely No Truth
in the Suggestion.

boSIoN' September 17.-Attorney Cen
eral Bonaparte was in Boston yesterday
en- route from Mount Desert to Chicago
He denied that his stay here had any
public interest and said in response to a
question:
About my resignation. concerning which
the newspapers have lately been printing
a suggestion that am about to RESIGN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
SAYS IT'S ALL RIGHT NOW
Chief Clerk Chances Verdict on tho
jamestown Exposition,

M. q. chance. chief clerk Of the Post
once Department, has just returned from
the jamestown exposition. where he has
been looking after the exhibit of the de-
partment IN the government building. Mr..
arranged and set up the exhibit
The exposition Is all right now according
to Mr.. Chance. The government has as
nne an exhibit there as it ever had at a
fair. he says, and the exposition managers
have at last got their part Of things in
shape. good many people are visiting the
grounds these days, too, according to Mr..
Chance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
SUNDAY EVENING CONCERTS"
Attention of Commissioners Called to
Character of Entertainments.

The attention of the Commissioners has
been called to the character of the so-called
Sunday evening concerts at several local
theaters, it being stated that the con-
certs are broadening into regular Shows"
and at certain of the playhouses vaude-
vile features are being added.
The conditions were reported by Capt
Williams. commanding the first police pre-
cinct. and Commissioner West has recon-
mended that the matter be referred to the
corporation counsel of the District for ad-
vice as to whether there Is evidence of
1.-The public decency' being ignored and
If the Commissioners have authority to
prevent concerts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
WHY THEY SPARE THE ASPHALT
Pavement Directly in Front Of Post
Office Too New to Tear Up.

Persons who have been worrying be-
cause when workmen were tearing up the
asphalt for resurfacing Pennsylvania ave-
nue. in front Of the post office they did not
drag away the pavement close to the curb
may now rest easy.
c. B. Hunt. engineer of highways. ex-
plains that this section. which is really part
of D street, extended into the avenue, was
resurfaced less than seven years ago and
will not be dug up for sevefal years to
come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
Protest Against Water Meter.

John w. Harbell. William H. Kimball,
Henry J. Gasson and Thomas R. Reilly,
representing the trustees Of Pythian Tenn
pie. on 9th street near Massachusetts, ave-
nue.. appeared before the board of Com
missioners this morning at a public hear
ing and protested against the order to erect
in the temple water meter. the cost of
which Is to be borne by the association
The Commissioners have taken the matter
under Amusement and will announce their
decision later.