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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
The Evening Star Is the official
organ of the Supreme Court Of the
District Of Columbia In bankruptcy
matters.
POLICEMEN ADJuDGED GUILTY
Judge O'Neal in Police Court Imposes
Fine of $40 Each.

Policemen Timothy J. Cullinane and
Ernest L. Fletcher of the tenth precinct
who were tried in the Police Court yester-
day afternoon on a charge Of dsorderly
conduct, were each adjudged guilty by
Judge O'Neal and fined $40 each. Attor-
neys w. E. Ambrose and Campbell Car
rington. representing the defendants, gave
notice of a motion for new trial. and say
they expect to carry the case to the higher
court. Pending further action the defend
ants were released on their personal bonds
The policemen named will be called be-
fore the police trial board tomorrow morn
Ing at II O'Clock to answer charges of con-
duct unbecoming officers and of being alb
sent without leave growing out of the same
occurrences as were responsible for their
appearance before the Police Court.
Inspector SWindells, head of the police
trial board. said to a Star reporter that the
action of the Police Court will have no eff
feet whatever on the trial board. and the
latter may render Contrary opinion. 1t
is expected that the majority of the wit
nesses summoned before the Police Court
will appear before the trial board.
The failure of the two policemen to re-
turn to the station at o'clock for reserve
Conduct unbecoming an officer charge is
said to have occurred largely in the first
precinct station house. After the defend
ants had been arrested and taken to the
station house. 1t is alleged, they created a
disturbance, and complaint was made by
Acting Lieut.. Lehman.
During the trial late yesterday the de-
PENDANTS made statements to Judge O'Neal
in their own behalf, denying that they
drank liquor to excess the night in ques-
ton or that they were acting In a disor-
derby manner on the street The defendants
maintained that Policeman Farquhar of the
first precinct, who arrested Cullinane, in
terfered in an arrest they had made, and
that when Cullinane threatened to COM
plain at the station house regarding that
interference Policeman Farquhar arrested
Cullinane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
Schooner Damaged.

Information has been received in this city
that barge No. II of the Consolidation Coal
Company fleet. laden with ice from the Ken
nebec river for this city, was run into by
the four-masted schooner L. Herbert Taft,
off the Massachusetts, coast. yesterday
morning, and was damaged above the water
line. having had her rails, top timbers and
planking carried away and hull otherwise
injured. The injuries sustained by the
barge were not of such nature to prevent
her continuing down the coast for this city
and she is on her way to the mouth Of the
Potomac In tow of the Consolidation Coal
Company tug Georges Creek At the time
Of the accident No. II, with two other
barges, was riding at anchor near the
lighted buoy, off Hedge Fence School. After
striking No. II the Taft also ran into barge
No. 10 and damaged her. The damage sus-
tanned by the schooner is not known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
Embankment Said to Be Dangerous.

The attention of the Commissioners has
been called by Capt Doyle of the eighth
precinct to the existence of what he terms
a dangerous embankment at the corner of
lexington place and Q street northeast
Capt. Doyle suggests that the embankment
be Immediately removed. He says the bank
is 10 feet high and 100 feet deep, and on
account of its position automobiles and
other vehicles are prevented from seeing
each other approach at the intersection
of the streets named. He concludes his
communication by saying: las there Is
great possibility of loss of life from col
lisions l would recommend that the en-
gineer department take such action as
would be eXpedient with a view Of grading
the bank
G. B. Hunt, engineer Of highways to
whom the matter was referred, said today
that the conditions will be remedied at an
early date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
RETURNED HERE FOR TRIAL,
Louise Fennimore and Albert Curry
Charged With Robbery.

Louise Fennimore. better known in this
city as The Girl with the Red Hat" and
Albert Curry, known here as Kid Curry.
were returned to this city from Cincinnati
Ohio. this morning. and placed In the Gus
tody of the local United States marshal.
They are wanted here to answer a charge
of robbery. preferred by Leon Desmond of
Clyde. N. Y, over a year ago. After their
return they were Immediately committed
to Jail. Attorney Albert Sillers has been
employed in behalf Of the defendants, and
he stated today that he would endeavor to
provide bond for the couple tomorrow
Miss Fennimore and the former cabmen
were on bond here about a year ago, to
answer an indictment for robbery, but when
their case was called in Criminal Court
they failed to appear, stated in The Star
and the bond was ordered by the court to
be forfeited. A search for the parties was
Immediately begun by Maj. Sylvester and
Inspector Boardman and they were located
in Cincinnati. After they had served a
term in the workhouse there. according to
the Information given by the Cincinnati
police, they were rearrested for the local
authorities. and several days ago the
proper requisition papers were forwarded
to Cincinnati.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
Hotel Arrivals.

Arlington-Mrs. H. B. Lind and Miss
Clara Strain. Goldfield. New; r. c. kimball
and Mrs. Kimball, Chicago, Ill.
Raleigh-H. c. Finn, Mobile, Ala: c. F.
Bailey Miss A. Miller. Norfolk, Va; Otto
Pelzer, New York: J. ]. McCloskey, New
York; James L. Tillman, Mississippi; Alex
ander ]. Geisenberger, Mississippi
Willard-Mr. and Mrs; F. H. Denny,
Ohio; De Allen. High Point. N. c.: Mis-.
A B. Sterrett, Miss E. ]. Sterrett, Phiia-
delphia, Pa; n. L. Ross. Newark, n. J.
Shoreham-J. B. Richard. Washington, D.
c.; F. E. Moses. H E. Fuller. Unionville,
Conn; Alexander Gravel. P. Laheli, Mon
treal, Canada: John G. Becker, F. J.
schmitt. Wilkesaarre. Pa: Wade Catbaer
Rome. Ga.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
GENERAL AND PERSONAL
NEWS OF GEORGETOWN

The body of Mrs. Harriet E. Muncaster Of
Rockville. Md, who died last Wednesday,
was inferred in Oak Hill cemetery at noon
TODAY The services were held at $50
o'clock this morning.
Merchants along Wisconsin avenue are
opposed to the new regulation applying to
the market car OF the Georgetown and
Rockville line. 1t is stated that the new
rule provides for the taking on Of freight
only at the southern terminal, Wisconsin
avenue and NJ street, while heretofore the
car has taken on freight all along the
route. The merchants claim that their con-
venienCe should be considered.
Mrs Charles w. Blackwood and daughter,
Miss Annie j. Blackwood are in the noun
tains of Virginia near Harrisonburg, visit
ing Mrs. Blackwood's sister.
Georgetown Camp. No. 1850. Modern
Woodmen of America, was recently organ
lied with thrty-hve charter members. me
following officers were elected: Council, j.
F. Toom; adviser, Nj. Peters; clerk, M. J..
Garland; banker, ]. S. Green, escort, e.
Allen; Waterman, T. A. Clockidile; sentry.
W. Peters; physician, Dr. M j. Ready
and deputy J. c. Garland.
Miss Mabel Wehrkamp. daughter Of Quar-
termaster Sergt. Wehrkamp of Fort Myer,
Va will soon depart for Phliadelphla ana
Atlantic City for a vacation or Two weeks.
Mrs George Killeen OF 33ZI + street mas
returned from a visit to friends at Laurel
Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. T Moran of 34lS street
are occupying the Kaiser House, bethesda,
Nd for the summer.
Misses Laura and Lille Wade are spend
ing the summer with their aunt, Mrs. Mary
Henry, at Colonial Beach
Misses Mamie and Margaret keliher OF
1914 Wisconsin avenue are at Atlsntic City,
n, J..
Mrs. Benjamin Miller and daughter of
Georgetown are spending the summer at
Atlantic City.
Mrs Robert Tenny of Q street is yfsitins
her daughter, Mrs. Mure, at Schenectady.
Ny.
Mrs. Hugh T. Taggart and her daughters.
Misses Bessie, Sue and Eta, are spendine
the summer at Braddock, Md
Mrs. G. w. Ray and her daughter of 1880
3lst street are in the White mountains
Mrs. Mary Kearney of 1921 street In
visiting in Boston, Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS-Eugene A. Byrnes
ct ux. to Joseph A. Roth, lot 81, block 81;
$40
NOS. 305 AND 307 9TH STREET NORTH
WEST AND STABLE IN ALLEY be-
tween and L, 18th and 18th streets
northwest-Walter A. Johnston ct al,
trustees. to Edward B. Eynon. jr., lots
and c. square 4OS, and part lot Il,
square 316; s6s. 75O.
sAULS ADDITIONS. Francis Saul ct al.
to Louisa P. Bowman, lot go square
PROS; 81, 900.
NO. Ash G STREET SOUTHWEST-Harry
G. Wilson ct ux. to Charles C. Smithson
part original lot 8, square 400 $40
PENNSi LVANIA AVENUE SOUTHEAST
between 18th and 18th streets-A. NJ
Bliss to John F. Waggaman, lot q
square 1045: SO.
NO. 204 ELEVENTH STREET NORTH
EAST-W. Philip Newton to John H.
Grove. part original lot /, square se4;
NOS. "a AND % G STREET NORTHEAST
Patrick j. Walshe. trustee. to Annie
Larkin. Eugene V. German, Michael A.
German and Mary l.. Brown, lots 10 and
90 square 6II; $40.
NO. 62l F STREET SOUTHWESTERN
tamin Einstein ct ux. to Joseph j. Oar
lington, east half of original lot g.
square 1865; 81, $50.
STREET NORTHWEST between S2d
and 33d streets-James s. English ct ux
to Eliza K Defiant lot "a, square 1919
$40.
G STREET NORTHWEST between 4th and
5th streets-EliZabeth Denham Ferris to
Grace NJ and Mary NJ. Denham, lot 4
and part lot 3, square SIS; $40
NO 5O7 NEW JERSEY AVENUE NORTH
WEST-George T Kolb to ]. Leo kolb
lot r. square 62S; so.
PARK VIEW-Middaugh & Shannon. Inc,
TO Minnie Alsop lot "a square 3044; $40
TWENTY FOURTH AND II STREETS
NORTHWEST-EdwardF F. Abner ct al,
trustees. to George NJ. Gantz, lots and
Il, square 30; $40
NO 1i1T PIERCE PLACE NORTHWEST
Sarah E. Harpur ct al 10 Rina Long
wood: lot lib. square 2O8; 81, 400.
NOS. sol AND SOC NEW HAMPSHIRE
AVENUE NORTHWEST - Edward
Graves ct vir 10 L!bbia NJ. Bassett, lots
~ and ~, square 70; $40.
NO. 1906 CAROLINE STREET NORTH
WEST-Joseph X. Edison ct al trustees
TO Jessie NJ. Casanova lot CO. square
1870: 5000 !
FOURTEENTH STREET SOUTHEAST
between G and ! streets-Harry Ward
man to James w. Condor, lot % square
1884, SO.
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SOUTHEAST
between 18th and 14th streets-Harrv
Wardman to John and Margaret Ban
tista. lot IS, square 1914: $40 Same To
jennie +. Howes, lot H. square lO44: $40
MOUNT PIEASANT-George Koehler et
To Henry H Byrne, lot 400: $40
PARK NlEW-Middaugh & Shannon Inc.
70 Harry and Inez Howe, lot rs, square
BOA; SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
UNDER NEW LEADERS
Department Officers Chosen by
Spanish War Veterans.
ELECTION HELD LAST MIGHT
Business of the Retiring Administra-
ton Closed.
ANNUAL REPORTS PRESENTED
Effort to Purchase Permanent Home
Recommended-Sket of New
Department Commander.

After an exciting campaign and three bal
lots, Capt. Edward =. Cogan was elected
commander of the Department of the Dis
tr!ct of Columbia United Spanish War Vet
erans at the annual encampment held last
night at G. A. r. Hall. The other candi-
dates for the department communicating
were Maj. Joseph Milton Heller, comman-
der of Henry W. Lawton Camp, and G. E.
Rausch, former commander of Gen. Nelson
A. Miles Camp, No. l.
After the second ballot the name of Capt
Rausch. whose vote was the smallest, was
withdrawn, and Capt. Cogan was elected by
but three majority over Maj. Heller, so
close was the contest On motion of Mai
Heller the election of Capt. Cogan was
then made unanimous.
Preceding the election of department off.
GERS the business of the retiring adminis-
tration was closed up with a showing that
the membership had about doubled during
the past year, with substantial sum Of
money In the treasury to be turned over to
the Incoming administl alton.
The annual report of Capt. J. Walter
Mitchell, who retired last night as depart
ment commander, was presented. He ex-
pressed his thanks to those officers and
comrades of the society for the co-opera-
ton which they had given him in the dis
charge of his duties, and voiced his regret
at his official separation.
He declared that throughout his term he
had conscientiously endeavored to work for
the welfare of the der ertment, and that, If
he had made mistakes, they had been of the
head, and not of the heart. He spoke Of
the efforts which were made to secure for
the organization a home building, and ex-
pressed his regret that the plans which
were made In this direction could not be
carried out.
We need a permanent headquarters" he
said, and a storage place for our property.
We need to continue recruiting our ranks"
He spoke OF the large increase in member
ship during the past year and reported the
addition Of five new camps.
In conclusion the retiring department
commander said the thanks Of the organiza-
dore Roosevelt. Truman H. Newberry, as
sistant secretary of the navy: George H.
Harries, past department commander Mr..
Henry B. f. mcfarland, president Of the
board of District Commissioners; Mr..
Charles A. Stillings. public printer. and 9TH
ers. for their courteses and kindnesses to
the department during the year just closed"
Annual Reports Filed.
The annual report of Department Adjt.
William Peacock showed the organization
to be In a fourishing condition. Among
his recommendations was one to the effect
that not more than four department meet
ings be held each yea instead Of the
monthly sessions that have been held for a
number of years.
Department Quartermaster Thomas A.
Green reported nearly $500 In the treasury
to be turned over to the incoming admin
istration. He deprecated the failure of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
Marine Band at White House.

The band Of the United States Marine
Corps, William H. Santelmann, leader,
will give the following concert program
at the White House tomorrow evening, be-
ginning at $50 o'clock:
l. March, Cadet. .Eilenberg
2 Overture, Poet and Peasant. .Suppe
g. Nocturne, The Dying Poet. .Gottschalk
4. saxophone solo, fantasia, Norma"
Bellini
Musician August Pfeger.
&. Ballet music, Hamlet. Thomas
(a) LIE Fete du Printemps, allegro mod
erato.
o. Pantomime, andante con motto.
{c) Valse, Mazurka, Polka ct Finale
g. Cavalry Retreat and Prayer. .Reckling
g. Galop, Ride of the Hussars,"
Santelmann
1.-The Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
KING BUYS GEMS.
Slams Ruler Spends 100000 for
Jewelry

BL-.ldN August liking Chulalongkorn
] goes today to Cassel, where he will be the
guest OF the German emperor and empress
He has bought 100000 worth of dia-
monds and gold and siiverware, including
two gold services, costing $4,000 each
me king Is occupying nearly the entire
floor of one OF the principal hotels. several
apartments of which have been given up
TO an exhibition OF the Jewels and precious
metal work brought here from London
Paris and elsewhere by dealers. The king
took about half that was offered 10 him.
I.e has shown unusual interest in the
newspaper dispatches referring TO the de-
Initiating of tho frontier Of Siam and Cam
bodia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
Fine Was IS,

Andrew Richardson and Ella Strother fell
out the other day. and they faced each
other this morning before Judge Mills in
the Police Court. Ella Is colored and An
drew more SO. and they were friends many
years. Richardson was charged with petit
larceny.
Ella Strother testified that Andrew grab
bed her handbag and ran out of the house
with it. The defendant declared he took
the bag merely to get Ella to follow him.
so she would go to their old home and give
him his clothes.
In deciding the case Judge Mills stated
that it was no defense for Richardson to
say he had bought the bag and the articles
1t contained and had given them to Ella
Andrew was sentenced to pay fine of S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
Funeral Of James Ciscle.

The funeral of James Ciscle. for thirty
years doorkeeper of the White House, who
died yesterday morning at his home, 504 B
street southeast, as the result of a COM
plication of diseases, VIII be held at 8
o'clock Sunday afternoon, from the Second
Baptist Church. 4th street and Virginia
avenue southeast. Interment Will be made
in Congressional cemetery.
The pallbearers Will be Messrs w H
Parker. l. ]. Hoover, Eugene Hollis, Fred
erick Camson, w. II. Andrews, H. l.
Neader, e. B. Hssse and MI Owens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
Building Permits Issued.

Inspector Ashford issued the following
building permits today:
To National Hotel Company, one one
story brick boiler house. c street near 9th
street; estimated to cost 5000; archite ct
and builder. G. W. Forsberg.
To Carrie J. Proctor, one two-story frame
dwelling on Connecticut avenue extended.
near Grant road: estimated to cost 1920
architect, ]. ". Proctor; builders, John
Simpsons Sons.
To L. D. Weeks. one two-story frame
dwelling at Nichols avenue; estimated to
cost $1,000: architect, c. e. Webb builder,
Charles A. Lohr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
ADMITS WILL TO PROBATE.
Action in Matter Of Estate Of John
M. Clapp, Deceased.

Justice Barnard today signed order
admitting to probate the will of John NJ.
Clapp, whose daughter opposed the will
being filed here and desired its probate in
New York on the ground of residence In
that state. unless cause be shown on or be-
fore September IS next. The bond of the
executors, Anna P. Clapp, the widow, and
]. j. Darlington. was fixed at 100000.
Pending the running of the conditional
time letters Of collection were granted to
Mrs. Clapp and Mr.. Darlington upon their
filing bond of 100000. The estate is val
ued at several million dollars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
Marine Corps Orders.

Col. Littieton W. T. Waller, granted leave
for thirty days.
First Lieut.. Jesse F. Dyer. from marine
barracks, Washington, D. c., to marine
barracks, navy yard, Washington, D. c.
First Lieut.. Henry D. F. Long. from
Marine Battalion, Camp Elliott, Isthmian
canal zone, Panama. 10 Washington, D. c.,
and report to brigadier general, COM
mandant.
Capt. James c. Breckenridge, from head
quarters of the Marine Corps to charge OF
recruiting district of northern Ohio.
First Lieut.. Albert Hamilton. leave for
twenty days.
First Lieut.. William NJ. Small, leave for
one month.
First Lieut. Albert Hamilton, from charge
OF recruiting district of northern Ohio to
DUTY with LIST Brigade, United States ma
rines, Manila, P. l.
First Lieut.. Edward B. Cole, leave for
one month.
First Lieut.. John Newton, from U.S.S.
Ala bama to marine barracks Washington,
d. c.
First Lieut.. Richard B. Creepy two
weeks extension of leave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09

Police Court this morning to tell about 1t.
Other witnesses also helped to relate the
story of Alberta and Daisy musslng up each
others compilations because one twitted the
other Daisy Sutton came out much the
worse in the encounter. She said she did
not know whether her arm was broken or
not, but that the doctors at the Emergency
Hospital told her 1t was fractured. AL
berta was fined SIS for assault and SIS for
disorderly conduct and Daisy s. for disor-
derby conduct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
ARMY AND NAVY.
ARMY Orders.

Maj. Willoughby Wake. Coast Artillery
Corps, is detailed for general recruiting
service at Jefferson barracks, Mo.
Chaplain Walter Marvine, Coast Artillery
Corps, is relieved from duty at Fort De
Soto. Fla. and will proceed to Fort Niche
N. Y. for duty.
First Sergt- Robert A. Montague Com
pany NJ, 10th Infantry, and Battalion Quar-
termaster Sergt. Adolph Graeff. 4th Field
Artillery. have been placed on the retired
list on their own applications.
First Lieut. William n. Hughes, jr., 18th
Infantry, upon the completion of his duties
at the maneuver camp near Des Moines
Iowa, Will proceed to Ludington, Mich, for
duty at the encampment Of the Michigan
National Guard, to be held from August IA
to %. 1907.
Capt. William c. Davis. Coast Artillery
Corps, will report to this city and report
in person to the chief Of artillery for in
structions. Capt Davis will then proceed
to Fort Totten, N. Y, for the purpose Of
carrying out such instructions as may be
communicated to him, and upon the COM
pletion Of this duty will report at the artil-
lery district of Portland for the purpose Of
locating searchlghts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
For Keeping Unlicensed Bar.

Louisa Wells. colored, was convicted in
the Police Court today on a charge o. main
tanning an unlicensed bar. Several wit
nesses testified to having purchased liquor
in Louisas house, 1744 Clicks alley, at
various times. Judge O'Neal imposed a
sentence of $3.50 fine or ninety days in Jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
To Inspect English Torpsdoes.

Lieut.. Commander Chester Wells. one Of
the torpedo experts of the navy, now on
duty in the ordnance bureau of the Navy
Department, has been ordered to Wey-
mouth. England. for the purpose of in
specting the plant Of the Whitehead Tor
pedo Company at that point. An important
personal incident of Commander Wells
trip abroad at this time will DE his mar
rage in the English city to an Australian
lady of wealth and prominence now on q
visit to England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
ICE FOR NAVY YARD.
Mechanics and Other Employees Sup.
piled at Public Expense.

pied at PUBIC Expense.
Acting Secretary Newberry has author
lied the expenditure of few thousand dol
lars from the general appropriations for the
purchase of a supply of ice sufficient for
the use Of mechanics and employees of the
Washington navy yard and the gun fac
tory. Heretofore the ice used by the work
ing force of the navy yard has been pur-
chased by private subscription, and only
those who contributed to the fund were
entitled to the benefits of the iced water.
The others were compelled to resort to the
yard MIGRANTS to quench their thirst The
action of Mr. Newberry will enable all the
employees to drink ice water at the expense
of the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09
DIPLOMATIC CORPS CHANGES.
Transfers Of Messrs. Hutchinson and
Bailey, Secretaries Of Legation,

Mr.. Norman Hutchinson of California,
secretary Of legation at Stockholm, Sweden,
has been transferred to be secretary of
legation and consul general of the lega-
ton at Bucharest, Roumania, to fill
vacancy which has existed since the retire.
ment of Mr.. Montgomery Schuyler, jr, Of
New York, several months ago.
James D. Bailey of Kentucky, at present
secretary Of legation at San Jose, Costa
Rica, has been transferred to a similar post
at Stockholm to succeed Mr. Hutchinson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-09

wee President Shannahan of the Wash
ington. Baltimore and Annapolis Electric
Railways Company, which is building the
interurban trolley line. was in Annapolis
yesterday and delivered to City Engineer
L. HARDWOOD Green the plans, etc,