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Evening star., 1907-11-09
TO MURDER
CHARGE AGAINST WILLIAM
WRACKs-WIFE THE VICTIM.

William Wracks. coored f1fty-two years
Of age. who occupies a room at 2024 L
street, was measured and photographed
at police headquarters this morning be-
fore being taken to the Police Court to
be committed to jail. William was ar
rested last night and held on q charge Of
having made an attempt to murder his
wife. Harriet Wracks, forty eight years
Of age. by shooting her. The prisoner
claims that the shot was fired while he
and his Wife were struggling for posses
sion Of a pistol but the police allege that
the act was deliberate. 1t Is said that
Wracks will plead accident or 'unwritten
law" In event of the death of his wife
He told a Star reporter today that he car
ried the weapon for the purpose Of shoot
ing colorcd man OF whom he was jeal-
Gus
Wracks went to the home OF his wife
PIG \ street northwest about ! O'Clock
last evening and engaged In an alterCa-
tion with her one pistol shot was fired,
the bullet entering the abdomen of the
woman and inficting a dangerous wound.
Policeman Billipan. who haStened to tne
house hearing the shot. arrested
Wracks. The revolver was later found in
the ward IN the rear of the house. Mrs.
Wracks was taken to the Emergency
Hospital. She was operated on. but the
the hospital this morning that her con-
dition is critical. although she has a
slight chance for recovery.
Statement by Prisoner.
While at police headquarters the pris-
Uncr said his wife returned from James
town 4 short time ago and said she was
going to the country. 1t was because OF
her statement. he said, that he left his
household effects In storage and did not
resume housekeeping. Wracks said he
had spoken to a COlored man about going
To see his wife. and he had also COM
planned to her about permitting the man
10 visit her
II took dinner with her last Sunday
the prisoner explained, and afteS dinner
| took Il nap the sofa. While 1 was
asleep my wife took the pistol from my
pocket and warned me that the police
would get me. | told her If she would
keep the man away from her house 1
would not carry 1t.
The defendant added that when he called
to see his wife last night she stopped him
in the hallway and seemed anxious for
him not to enter her room. While he
was conversing with her, he stated. she
put her hand in his pocket to get his pis-
toll and it was while they were struggling
for posses esSion of the weapon that it was
discharged When taken to the Police
Court u charge of having attempted to
kill his wife was preferred against Wracks
and he was committed without bond
Evening star., 1907-11-09
FUNERAL OF GEN. T. E. ROSE.
Remains Inferred IN Arlington With
Military Honors.

Funeral services over the remains Of
Gen. Thomas q. Rose. U.S.A.. retired,
who died in this city last Wednesday.
were held this morning at the family res
idenoe. 1871 Riggs place. The services
were conducted by Rev. J. L. Allison pas
tor OF the Gunton Temple Memorial Pres
byte rian Church. and at the conclusion the
remains were taken to the Arlington Ma
tionai cemetery for interment. The mill
tary ceremonies were confined to the mus
kerry salute and the sounding of taps
at the grave.
Gen. Rose was born in Pennsylvania
enlisted In the 18th Pennsylvania Infan-
try at the outbreak of the civil war. was
promoted to captain in October 1861, colo
mel in 1863. and In 1885 was given the
brevet rank of brigadier general for gal
liant and mcritorous services in the bat
ties of Liberty Gap and Chickamauga
Mustered out Of the volunteer service in
1865. he entered the regular army as oap-
tain in the Nth Infantry. reached the
rank of ma jor in 1892. and was placed on
the retired list for disabilities in 1894.
Evening star., 1907-11-09
New D. A. r. Chapter Formed.

Al the residence Of Judge G NJ Hustled
on Fairmont street. Wednesday evening
the Louisa Adams Chapter u A r., was
organized. The officers chosen are: Re
gent Mrs Thomas H Johnston; vice re
gent Mrs. Gilbert NJ. Hustled, recording
secretary Mrs Isabel r. Wolfe, CORE
spending secretary. Miss Ella T. Purdy
treasurer. Mrs. Charles S Bundy; regis
trar. Miss jeanette s. Landon; historian,
Mrs Catherine c I.assar.
Tn state regent, Mrs. Howard l.. Hodg-
k.ns. was present and welcomed the new
chapter ana lis members into the fold
After paper by the historian on Mrs
Adams. wife OF President John Quincy
Adams, fl tribute 10 whose memory the
chapter Is named, light refreshments were
ss!VCG The members are: Miss Nav A
Ilusted. Miss Nettie +. Edwards, Miss
C-iyn:a Lord, Mrs. William II. Walker.
Mrs. W. !. Knight. Mrs Julia Calder
Evening star., 1907-11-09
KNIGHTS OF LABOR CASE.
Court Declines to Enjoin Burns and
Canning.


Chief Justice CIabaugh Of the Supreme
Court Of the District OF Columbia has
denied the application Of John W. Hayes
and Isaac D. Chamberlain, who. with
their associates. claimed to be the gen
eral officers OF the Order OF Knights OF
Labor and as such prayed for an In
junction against Simon Burns and
Thomas II. Canning to restrain them
from holding themselves out as the gen
eral master workman and general sec
retary-treasurer OF the order. and ais D
for holding the general assembly OF the
order the 18th instant in this city.
The bill Of complaint, filed by Attor-
neys Henry E Davis and e. B. KIM
ball. alleged that the defendants were
claiming to be the respective officers
mentioned; that they were receiving GER
tain mail and moneys intended for the
order which the postal authorities
claimed to be unable to prevent and
were demanding certain moneys from
the United States marshal and. more
over. had announced and were about to
hold a general assembly OF the order
November 12
Burns and Canning filed answer
through Attorneys James b. Archer, jr.
and John Lewis Smith, admitting that
they were about to hold the convention
Of the order and claiming the right to
receive the mail and money of the order
as the general master workman and
general secretarytreasurer of the order
by election at the regular assembly OF
last year. At the conclusion Of the hear
ing the chief Justice announced that he
would not restrain Burns and Canning
holding that the decision of another m em-
Der of the court finding that the de-
PENDANTS were entitled to the offices ex-
erted a strong influence with him al
though 1t was afterward found that the
decision was in case OF which the
justice had no Jurisdiction, in as much
as volumes of testimony as to the facts
were considered before the decision was
reached.
Evening star., 1907-11-09
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe. Norfolk and Jamestown
every evening at $50 and every morning
at o clock
Electric trains from 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon
hourly, 10 am. to = 2 m. Arlington ana
Alexandria every twenty Ininute@.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge
for Arlington. Fort Myer and Falls
Church half hourly
Ferry stea mer Lacklwanna to Alexan-
dria every hour and a ha.f from Il m.
70 L IN.
Great FaIIs-Cars leave Great Falls and
Old dominion railroad station. 36th and
II streets.
Evening star., 1907-11-09
Chorus Rehearsal.

The first rehearsal of the male chorus
that Is being organized to lead the
music at the convention of the Young
Mems Christian Association in this
city November % to 20 will be held
this evening in the assembly room of
the association building on G street.
Music is 10 have large place in the
program of the convention and a male
chorus of 300 voices is being organized
Mr.. J. ] Virgo. the noted Australian
singer, will be present and will direct
the entire musical program. Mr. Percy
S Foster will be the leader temporarily
and will train the voices until the ar
rival of Mr.. Virgo, Men who sing are
invited TO come and enroll in the chorus.
1t is important that all be at the first
rehearsal this evening
Evening star., 1907-11-09
Small Fires.

Saveral companies of the fire depart
meut were called out this morning, short
y after . O'Clock. because OF a blaze IN
the stables III rear OF All and 4l9 o
street northwest. The blaze threatened
20 spread from the stables and reach the
dwv!.l lnRs. occupants OF the houses be
coming alarmed and making preparations
FOR a nasty exit Ftreuen We're upon the
scene IN a short time, however. and the
blaze was extinsuished be.o~e it had
caused any damage outsid, the stable
About $500 damage was caused.
A slight blaze occurred in a shed in
rear OF 2s II street northeast last night
about 745 o'clock. Thomas Costello
owns and occupies the premis and
fearing the fire would get beyond con
troll he had an alarm sounded from box
G4T. The blaze was eXtinguiShod after
about s. damage Lad been caused.
Evening star., 1907-11-09
The Losekam Dining Re-
Brides Now Have Their Portra;

W! be open on Sundays beginning Nov
10. 7. r. MARSHALL. Prop noG-5t
Evening star., 1907-11-09

Imprisonment for six months. in default
of $50 fine. was the sentence which was
im2osed by Judge Kimball in the Police
Court today on James Shields, colored,
on a charge of carrying a razor in his
hip pocket.
Shields. according to the testimony of
Policeman Lipscomb of the seventh pre-
cinct. visited several nose-paint en-
poriums last evening and reduced the
supply of liquor. He was picked up
after the liquor had about put him to
sleep and was sent to the station house.
When searched there. It was testified,
Shields was found to have the razor in
his pocket.
"If you had not gotten drunk, you see,
you would not be in this trouble COM
mented Judge Kimball to the defendant
The prisoner nodded assent.
Evening star., 1907-11-09
MAY BE ARTHUR KEMP
DETECTIVE GOES TO SEE SUS-
PECT IN WEST VIRGINIA.

Another man has been ARE ested on sus-
picion that he Is James Arthur Kemp. the
absconding chief clerk of the police de-
partment, who disappeared from this city
July several thousand dollars short In
his accounts and leaving behind a number
of creditors. This time he is reported to
have been caught at Prince, a small vii
lage about twenty-five miles from Beck
ley. the county seat Of Raleigh county,
w, Va, and about the same distance from
Hinton. Sergt. Joseph Carter, who Is In
charge Of the detective Office from o clock
in the afternoon until midnight, received
the message telling of the arrest about
o'clock yesterday Afternoon A. A. Lilly
states attorney for Raleigh county, called
the sergeant by long g-distance telephone
Later Maj. Sylvester conversed with Lilly
by telephone about the arrest.
while l didn't take much stock in the
report" Inspector Boardman said this
morning, there was nothing to do but
send an officer to see the prisoner"
Employed in Mill.
From the conversation the police Of
fcials had with States Attorney Lilly 1t
appears that the suspect was employed
stenographcr and typewriter in a mill al
Beckley. He disappeared from there yes
terday while the attorney and others
were making an effort to ascertain some
thing as to his identity. Constable ]. A.
Smith was sent to follow the suspect and
overlook him at Prince. Later in the
day he returned to Beck.ey with the pris-
oner and lodged him in Jail.
States Attorney Lilly told the police of
fcials here that the suspect resembles the
on the circulars received from
the department here. He said that the
stranger had evidently become aware Of
the investigation that was being made
and had left Beckley when he realized he
was being watched Shortly after his dis
appearance, the attorney stated. the CON
stable was sent to ascertain his where
abouts and to arrest him.
Sergt. Carter who was selected to make
the journey, is one Of the numerous
friends of the defaulter who advanced
the latter money a short time before he
disappeared. The sergeant loaned him
S1OO and holds his note for the money.
Evening star., 1907-11-09
Funeral of Mrs. Martha Singleton

Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs. Martha Singleton, who died Thurs
day, took place this afternoon at the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. Catherine
E. Robertson. 233 Massachusetts avenue.
at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. John Compton Ball.
pastor Of Metropolitan Baptist Church,
conducted the services. The pallbearers
were chosen from the membership Of Met
ropolitan Church and were as follows:
Messrs Preston Paxson. Charles Sands.
William Kaiser and D. E. Yokum. Two
children survive Mrs. Singleton-Mrs.
Robertson and Mr.. William H. Singleton.
1t was inadvertently stated in The Star
yesterday that Mr.. Single ton is a local
patent attorney. This was incorrect. He
was formerly employed in the govern
ment printing office and now resides In
Raleigh, N. c. The interment was in
Glenwood cemetery
Evening star., 1907-11-09
Protests Against Proposed Cemetery

The Commissioners are in receipt of a
protest from Mrs. x. E. Kastle against
the proposed establishment of cemetery
in Hillsbrook. D. c., the site Of which ad-
joins her property. She asked for a pub
lie hearing, at which owners of property
in the vicinity may have an opportunity
10 express their views. Mrs. Kastle inti-
mated that the majority of residents and
property owners in the section are igno-
rant of the proposed cemetery. Former
Senator John NJ. Thurston has written to
the Commissioners in Mrs. Kastle's be
half and asked that they give her protest
every possible consideration
Evening star., 1907-11-09
Bridal Carriages Hired at Downey's

Stables 1920 l. st. are notably stylish and
elegant. Hired at very reasonab BILE rates.
AdNt
Evening star., 1907-11-09
Work of Coast Survey Steamers.

The United States coast and geodetic
survey steamer Bache. Capt. L. H. West
dahl. which for six weeks was employed
in locating rocks about the harbors of
New Bedford. Providence and New Lon
don, has completed the work and has re-
turned to Baltimore to be made ready for
survey work on the coast of Porto Rico
during the winter months. On her way
down the coast from New London stop
was made at New York
On the work just completed. Capt
Westdahl had for his staff Edward Court
ney. R. H. Luce. ]. H. Simpson, c. L.
Warwick and E. L. Vinal watch officers
and aids; l. NJ. Hopkins, chief engineer.
and DR.. Thomas w. Denne. medical Off
Ger. On the work about the coast Of
Porto Rico. Capt. P. A. Welker will have
command Of the Bache. He will join the
ship at Baltimore in a few days
Mr.. Edward Courtney of the Bache,
with another officer not yet named, will
be detached from that steamer and sent
to the Philippines and Messrs. William
Sanger and George Olsen, who have been
in charge Of shore parties on the Maine
coast. will Join the Bache before she sails
for the West Indies.
Evening star., 1907-11-09
CITY AND DISTRICT.

r c. Bruce. assistant superintendent of
public instruction, is to address the
lyCeum of the Second Baptist Church, 3D.
street. on Education and Social Prog
ress" at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The LyCeum Octet viii render selections.
The Commissioners have received several
requests for the laying of a sewer in
Hamlin street. South BrookIand. between
18th and 18th streets and in response
have informed the writers that a special
appropriation will probably be required
as no funds are available for grading the
street, and that the construction of the
sewer will have to await the grading
Evening star., 1907-11-09
Mr.. Hannis Taylor's Address.

The Architect of Our Federal Consttu-
tion, Pelatiah Webster of Philadelphia, -
is the subject Mr.. Hannis Taylor. former
ly minister to Spain has chosen for an
address which he will deliver before the
next meeting OF the Pennsylvania Bar
Association. Mr.. Taylor is now a member
Of the Spanish treaty claims commission
and II is expected that large attendance
OF the members of the bar association will
hear his address
Evening star., 1907-11-09
Debating Society's Theme.

Resolved That the Presidents policy
in augmenting the naval strength in the
Pacific waters is for the best interest of
the United States vii be the question
discussed at meeting of the debating
society OF the National University. to be
held this evening at o'clock in the school
building, 18th street between Il and !
streets northwest The affirmative side
Will be argued by ~Messrs. Smith, Bach
man and Baker, while Messrs. Newburgh
Cartwright and Coly will take the mega
tive
Evening star., 1907-11-09
Ministerial Concert.

The ministerial concert at Galbraith
Methodist Church last evening marked the
close of six evening meetings held there
this week in the interest of the rally.
Those who participated were Revs S. L.
Carrothers, Francis J. Grimke, L. c.
Sheafe, A. c. Garner, l.. NJ. Beckett 3
F. Seaton. Moreland. Welch, George w
Lee, w. II. Davenport. p. H Williams. j.
Anderson Taylor. S. N Brown, j. w.
Smith and d. E. Wiseman. Prof. L. B.
Moore. Rev NJ. w. ID. Norman. Rev B.
T. Perkins and Rev ". Ii. Brooks
Evening star., 1907-11-09
Hurt Escaping From Pursuer

Matte Weaver colored. eighteen years
of age. of 1915 18th street. was taken to
Freedmens Hospital last night shortly
before II o'clock and treated for a frac-
ture of her leg. She told the police
that she sustained the injury while run
ming on Ontario avenue. Her statement
was that she was pursued by a white
man and that while trying to get away
she fell. The police of the 10th pre-
cinct are Investigating her complaint.
Evening star., 1907-11-09
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Natt nal-Hattie Williams liz The Little
Cherub," SIS pm.
Belasco-"The Road to Yesterday" s:15
pm.
Columbia-The English comic opera
Tom Jones" S.15 pm.
se's-"Ths Futurity Winner" and
other vaudeville SIS pm.
Majestic-Kathryn Purnei! In Hazel
kirke." s;15 pm
New Academy-James J. Corbett In
burglar and the Lady s.15 pm.
Gayety-The Greater New York Stars.
s:15 pm.
New Lyceum-The High Jinks Bur-
!esquers, SIS pm.
Convention Hall-RolIer skating. morn
Ing. afternoon and night.
Evening star., 1907-11-09
Thrown From Vehicle.

Mrs. Emma Wercks, twenty-five years
of age. of Suitland. Md, and small
colored boy in a buggy with her, were
thrown in front of 154 Harrison street,
Anacostla. last night. The accident was
caused by the horse becoming frightened
at another team and running away Mrs.
Wercks and the boy escaped injury. but
the vehicle and harness We're damaged.
Evening star., 1907-11-09
Jubilee Singers Popular.

The jubilee singers of Fisk University,
Nashville, Tenn. are giving series of
concerts in churches in different sections
of the city. and are being very favorably
received They appeared last night in
the First Congregational Church, 10th and
G streets northwest. and Monday night
they will sing in the Friendship Baptist
Church 1st and II streets southwest.
Evening star., 1907-11-09
Often

when IN need of an article the second
hand will answer all practical purposes.
The For Sale Miscellaneous advertise
ments Of The Evening Star contain many
a secondhand article that is almost as
good as new 1t is well to keep in touch
with these little ads. for they are con-
stantly announcing something of advan
tage to every housekeeper
Evening star., 1907-11-09
C. A. Muddiman & Co.
Handsome Electric ind Gas Drop Lights,
Art Glass Dome Chandeliers
1904 G st. Lamps. GIG 18th st.

Mary Cook. colored. thirty-three years
Of age died suddenly yesterday at her
home 10 Browns court southwest. There
had been no physician in attendance dur
ing the last Illness of the woman. and
her death was reported to the authori-
ties. Acting Coroner GlaZebrook made an
Investigation and gave Il certificate of
death from natural causes.
Evening star., 1907-11-09
Building Project Abandoned.

Owing to the continued depression In
the money market the owners of the
property at the northeast corner of F and
18th streets have decided to postpone for
the present the construction of the pro-
which plans had been prepared. and have
determined to lease the property for an
other term in is present condition.
Evening star., 1907-11-09
Acknowledged the Finest.

Heurich's Beers were awarded the Gold
Medal at jamestown Exposition. The high
est recognition of merit. AT bars and bot
tied. dog. Maerzen or Senate 81. 10 doz
Lager, $1.5O; bot rebate. sec Phone
Evening star., 1907-11-09
Persian Rugs at Auction,

TIL Uncababian collection of oriental
rugs and carpets, the largest and finest
ever shown here, VIII be on view at
Slnans. 1907 G St Monday and Tuesday.
all To be sold at auction, commencing
Wednesday at II am. and pm, by cata-
Iogue.-AdVt.
Evening star., 1907-11-09
Raceland Brand Salmon. &c.

Monk, 1oc; Basket, 12l2c, Beauty. l2I.c
and Seal Brand. 15c; Potatoes. 2uc pk.
Butter, SOC: Eggs, 2ic; Cheese. 20c, To
matoes. &c & Sc can. j. 7. u. Pyles Stores
nOS-tt
Evening star., 1907-11-09
The Two Essentials,

selection and adjustment. exemplified in
all cases for trusses, orthopedic appara-
fuses, elastic hosiery, etc; surgical instru-
ments, cutlery, rubber goods. Lenz Il Los
sau, 62S 1th street northwest. Lady at
tendant.
Evening star., 1907-11-09
By Reading

the For Sale Miscellaneous ADVERTISE
nents of The Evening Star that appear
daily on the Want Pages you will save
yourself much time and worry If you are
looking for some little odd or end that is
needed in the household economy.
Evening star., 1907-11-09
Cheap Excursion to Harpers Ferry

and Martinsburg, Berkeley Springs and
- Cumberland, and Return.
Leave new Union station Washington,
s:15 IN. Sunday. November TO- Baltimore
and Ohio road. Round-trip rate, Harpers
Ferry and Martinsburg. s1.OO; Berkeley
Springs. sl.35. and Cumberland 800
Splendid opportunity to spend Sunday in
COuntry-Adyt
Evening star., 1907-11-09
Baltimore and Return, $1.25,

Baltimore and Ohio r. R.
Every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways. both days. except Royal Linn
tied. City offices 14l1 G st. and 619 Pa. ave
-Adyt.
Evening star., 1907-11-09
Only Jno. G. Meinberg's Bread

satisfies those who must have the best
Made in model bakery with absolutely
pure materials. Ask your grocer for It.
Bakery, 116 1lth Sc Phone Linen. loc7-
Evening star., 1907-11-09
1926 Conn. Ave, Star Branch.

want Ads may be left at the Postal
Telegraph office, 1925 Conn. ave. at regu-
lar Star office rates. Help and Rooms for
Rent, l cent word.
Evening star., 1907-11-09
Flooring (Very Good, $500 Per
100 It. Frank Libhey &, Co.. 9th & NY ave

Rare Old Laces cleaned but made to re-
tain old appearance. Bornot. 1924 + ST.
Evening star., 1907-11-09

While attempting to board moving
car at ith and @ streets yesterday after
noon James H. F'itzgerald hftv-thra,.
years OF age, fell and sustained slight In
turies. He refused assistance and went
home
Evening star., 1907-11-09
S1.25 to Baltimore and Return

every Saturday and Sunday via Penn
sylvania -ailroad. Tickets good returning
until Sunday night All regular trains ex-
cept Congressional Limited. .'-Advt.
Evening star., 1907-11-09
As a Health Beverage

old Glory is unsurpassed. The brew
ing and aging Of this dark beer are exc
cuted under perfect conditions Only best
materials used. Abner- DT7Iry Brew. Co.
Evening star., 1907-11-09

Dressed Siding (Clear), $500 Per
100 &. Frank I.ibbey & Co. 9th & NY. ave.
Evening star., 1907-11-09

Psychology is now open for students
Free lecture and entertainment on Mon
day, November II, ut pm. at residence
els 80 NV. Nine. /. MACDONNALL,
Professor.
Evening star., 1907-11-09
Our Prices Are ALWAYS Right

Lumber millwork inte iur finish. etc
Phone Nib. Eisinger Bros. .2lO9 7th n "
noS-d, eSu.3
Evening star., 1907-11-09

Look Out, Prices of Lumber Much
lo1er, Frank Libbey Co 9th st & NY.ave
Evening star., 1907-11-09
CITY ITEMS.
Bobinger's Restaurant, 512 L

formerly Alschwee's). Fine cuisine, mod
crate prices. Choice wines and liquors
Private dining rooms for dinner parties
Evening star., 1907-11-09
90 Per Cent
Dispute Results in Bloodshed

of buyers and renters apply to Stone &
Fairfax, 1912 New York ave.-Advt
Evening star., 1907-11-09

Money to lend at 8 and &c on real estate
Frank T. Rawlings Co., 1905 Pa. ave-
Advt
Evening star., 1907-11-09
Become a Depositor in Banking

dept. of Union Trust Co., 14l4 F St, and
have every banking advantage. Under
supervision of L. S. Treasury Dept. This
company pays interest on all accounts
AdVt
Evening star., 1907-11-09

Exclusive Styles-Finest Work
manship-are chief characteristics of
Overwhelming. Finest imported fabrics.
1913 11th,-Adyt
Evening star., 1907-11-09

Women's Suits cleaned with surprising
thoToughness. y. F Bornot & Bro. 1924 st.
Evening star., 1907-11-09
The School of Phrenology and

No. l Cypress Shingles, $3.50 Per
1000 Frank Libbey & Co. 9th & NY ave