Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-04

had heard that pistols of that brand have
a tendency to produce locktaw or tetanus,
and while demonstrating with his son he
said:
Now, Isiah be moughty keerful wild dat
toy gun. Eff you shoot yerself wild 1t you're
lfbul ter git de tuberculosis an die
Policemen and Firemen Ready.
Members Of the police and fire depart
ments were in readiness today for any
emergency which might arise. Chief Belt
had members of his force scattered about
the business section of the city with hand
pumps. ready to respond to calls for as
sistance, realizing that a fireman with one
of the pumps might be able to prevent a
serious confiagration by keeping blaze IN
check until assistance reached him. In
event of small fire attracting his atten-
ton. the chief thought. the fireman might
be able to do effective work and avoid the
necessity for calling out the department.
None of the f1remen was permitted to re-
as many men at his command as he could
have. 1t has been number of years since
the fire department experienced much
trouble on the Fourth Of July. only few
the police endeavored to prevent the dis
charge of fireworks on the streets. 1t Is
stated. the fire department was kept busy.
but since the plan of suspending the OPP
erations of the law was inaugurated very
little trouble has been experienced.
One yea-. when Maj Dye was chief of
police effort was made to prevent the
celebration of the Fourth upon the streets
and lots. and that year. it Is stated. the
fire department received a great many calls
during the day and night. One call was
received yesterday in which small boys en-
tered a shed and set off firecrackers. but
not much damage was caused. There were
no early morning calls received by the fire
department today. Maj. Sylvester directed
that all the reserves remain at the police
stations today and tonight. in order to be
ready to render assistance in case of fire
or accidents. and at the several hospitals
extra number of physicians were on
hand.
Noise Last Night.
Considerable noise was made last night
by the discharge of fireworks in some Sec
lions of the city, but, it is stated, the small
boys made less noise early this morning
than is usually the case on the Fourth 1t Is
true that thousands went on excursions
this morning, and it is equally true that
most of the accidents occur after their re-
turn from excursion resorts.
Up to noon there had been scarcely any
work for hospital surgeons. although the
in the day. The patrol wagons are ready
to respond at a moments notice, and
quick service can be furnished.
The first accident of the day occurred
in Georgetown. the victim being Leroy Say
Tor. six years of age, whose parents reside
at 3735 N street He playing in front
of the house about 9:30 o'clock, when a
large frecracker was thrown against him.
1t exploded just as it struck the right
hand of the boy, tearing the flesh from be-
tween the thumb and forefinger. Mr.. Say
lor, father of the child, took the patient
to the Georgetown University Hospital
where surgical treatment was given. The
police of the seventh precinct were notified,
and an investigation is being made.
Fires and Arrests.
The awning in front of the grocery store
of r. Lee Horton. Potomac and NJ streets.
Georgetown, last evening about 7:3O o'clock,
caught fire. supposedly from sparks from
fireworks, and was ruined A number of
pedestrians hurried to the scene as soon
as the blaze was discovered and did what
they could to save the awning. Policeman
Shepherd also responded and rendered as
sistance About $15 damage was caused.
Boys went into shed in rear of the house
of Mrs. NJ. K. White. 511 Sd street, yester-
ing the police would get them If they did
their celebrating on the streets. The result
was that they set fire to the shed, and 1t
became necessary to call on the fire de-
partment for assistance. No. 6engine COM
pany responded to local alarm, and the
blaze was extinguished after about 81 dam
age had been caused.
James E. Beltz. a young colored man.
thought there was reason why the Of
ficers of the law should make fish of one
and flesh of another when he was arrested
last night for engaging in premature cele-
bration of Independence day.
But he said, "all l could do was to go
with the police when they arrested me-
James fortunate enough to have s.
collateral to deposit at the police station
and save himself the unpleasant experience
of being locked up.
Il didn't think there was any harm in
setting off a few firecrackers, he said to
Judge kimball in the Police Court this
morning
Didn't you know it was against the law
| to set them off before the Fourth of July?"
the court queried.
Il knew there was law for it," Beltz ad-
mitted but l saw so many others setting
them off that thought might just as we'll
have a little fun also"
IF you should see lot of other persons
stealing" the court remarked would you
steal?'
"Of course, not
This business of dscharging fireworks
before the Fourth Judge Kimball added.
will not be tolerated by the court You
will have to pay fine of 3d.
Chinaman in Court.
Lee King, who conducts a Chinese laun-
dry at 9TH and o streets, occupied seat in
Judge Kimbal's court this morning until
his name was called, and then he left the
room. Lee had not been advised that 1t
was against the law to dispose of explosives
to minor children under sixteen years of
age and he had violated that section of
the regulations.
Five dollars too much expense" Lee re-
marked to policeman. Make it cheaper,
he added land pay the fine.
Assistant Corporation Counsel Pugh re-
duced the collateral to 81. and Lee willingly
paid 1t. Next year, he said, he would know
better.
James Harris did not call to claim his IS
collateral. James was in front of 1925 7th
street last night engaged in celebrating
with firecrackers. He was not satisfied to
use the small ones, the police say, but dis
charged giant crackers.
when one of them exploded" Sergt.
Flather explained, people in that neigh
borhood thought a bomb had been thrown"
One of the big chandeliers in the saloon
at the number mentioned was shattered.
Harris entered the saloon after he had dis
charged the giant cracker and was telling
friends of the fun he had when the police
sergeant entered. The violator of law made
an effort to get out the back door, but the
sergeant grabbed him and placed him under
arrest.
Il didn't do it, Harris protested. When
searched at the station, however two giant
crackers were taken from his pocket. He
paid So for his fun.
Discharge Of Pistol.
Edward Keith was another individual
who celebrated last night and was re-