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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-27
AN ALLEGED FRAUD
TWO MEN ACCUSED OF LARcENy
49, By TRICK.

Charged with larceny by trick in connec.
ton with the alleged sale of boeus Ms
sonic degrees. Alexander P. Riedel and
Harry Kennard, who were arrested in
March, were placed on trial before a Jury
In the Police Court this afternoon Ralph
Given. assistant United States attorney.
represents the government and H. B. Moul.
ton the defendants. The trial was still in
progress at late hour this afternoon. Sew
eral prominent Masons of this city were, in
the courtroom while the, hearing was in
progress.
John H. Lipphard testified that in answer
TO an advertisement which appeared in a
local newspaper March II he wrote to
kennard about joining the Masons.
Ihe advertisement stated that a new lodge
OF the Masons was to be organized here and
that the charge for membership would be
only $40. Kennard, he stated. called on
him the next day and collected the $40.
winch was to cover the first three degrees
What. If anything. did Kennard tell You
about your standing in Masonic circles. az
ter joining his lodge?' the witness was
HE said I would be recognized in all the
other Masonic lodges of the city," Stated
the witness. The witness made it clear in
mis- testimony that he thought he was Join
ing the regular order Of Masons
ond witness and he told of parting with
$40 to Kennard and the promise that he
would be initiated as a Mason
he told me Masonry was Masonry the
world over, declared the witness when
asked what he had been told about his
standing in Masonic circles.
Not Regular Order.
The questions of the attorneys for the de-
tense indicated that they will claim that
the defendants were organizing a lodge of
Atlantis F. and A. NJ and on the applica-
ton blanks signed by Lipphard and Dom
ALISON, the word Atlantis before the
Masonic initials was pointed out. The wit
nesses stated that nothing was said to them
about the order being the Atlantis order
or that it was different from the re ular
order of Masons.
Detective O'Brien of headquarters told
OF the arrest Of Kennard and of finding
Reidel in the same room in possession of a
large number of Masonic emblems and
Kennard admitted they were working to-
gether In organizing an Atlantis lodge
of Masons here, and that of the $40 re-
ceived from Lpphard each received So
A. w. Johnston. grand secretary of the
ness. He testified that Reidel and Ken
nard had no authority to organize a lodge
Of the regular Masons.
After recess the defense opened its case
and William Henry Paul of 1921 Oxford
street, Philadelphia, was the first witness.
He stated that he was the Junior grand
warden OF the Atlantis order of Masons
and that Reidel was the grand master. He
stated that there were twelve lodges of
the Atlantis order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-27
OCEAN STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS

SABLE ISLAND. N. s.. June 7.-The
steamer Arabic, from Liverpool for New
York. was In communication by wireless
telegraph with the Marconi station here
when IT'S miles east of Sandy Hook light
ship at am. VIII probably dock about
7:30 am Saturday.
BROW HEAD. June 27-The steamer
America. from New York for Hamburg,
was reported by wireless telegraph 1S3
miles southwest at 7:4O am today. VIII
probably reach Plymouth. about 1870 am.
Friday.
The steamer Cedric. from New York for
Liverpool, was reported 2O5 miles west at
1:45 am today, and will probably reach
Queenstown about 1870 pm.
HAVRE, June 27-Arrived: Steamer La
Lorraine, from New York
PLYMOUTH, June N.-Arrived: Steamer
Adriatic, from New York for Southampton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-27
NO CHANCE OF STRIKE
OF PLUMBERS Al
MEw,DIsTRIcT BUILDING.

The prospects Of . general strike Of the
building mechanics employed on the new
municipal building were dissipated this
afternoon, 1t Is said, following confer
ence between Mr.. James L. Parsons, the
contractor, and q committee Of business
agents Of the building trades. A an
nounced in The Star yesterday. non-union
plumbers were put to work on the struc-
ture by Mr.. Nolan, the subcontractor- for
the plumbing work. The executive COM
naittee OF the building trades thereupon held
a meeting at Costello's Hall, and decided
to have a subcommittee visit Mr.. Parsons
today.
As result Of the conference. Contractor
Parsons said this afternoon that rather
than have the work on the building tied
up, he would see to It that only union
plumbers are employed there.
THE plumbing is most insignificant
part Of the work on the municipal build
ing to take up other peoples fights and
allow three or four plumbers to cause me
trouble by bringing about a walkout, and
the cessation Of an the building work on
MI. Parsons explained that the employ
ment Of plumbers at this time Is not due
to the requirements Of inspectors. but be-
in the rain leaders. or ground pipe, before
the roof Of the building can be put on. He
said the work is about six months ahead Of
the contract time. The structure Is almost
ready for roofing. He added that Mr.. Mo-
Ian had no strike clause In the contract
with Mr.. Parsons.
Provides for Prompt Work.
1T does provide for prompt work. he
added. land IL he does not CO 1t will have
to give the plumbing work to some one
else"
Mr.. Parsons expressed himself as being
does not anticipate any trouble on the
municipal building or his other Jobs, includ-
Ing the big Congress Hall Hotel he is erect
Ing on New Jersey avenue southeast. oppo-
site the House office building which will be
the largest hotel In the District. he believes;
the extension of the power house of the
Capital traction Company and other build
strikes or lockouts and feels that labor con-
troversies can always be settled by peace
full means.
A meeting Of the Bricklayers' Union will,
De held this evening at Costello's Hail. and
II Is said the question Of affiliatng with the
bullding Trades Mechanics Council will be
the most important matter to be Considered
Their action either way. it is concedeS I'LL
out situation. va ~ N
1t was learned this afternoon that there
mas NOT been walkout Of union workmen
on the Elks' club house in the course Of
erection. The fact that the workmen quit
Mork curing shower yesterday afternoon
was construed into a strike by some nAr
sons. ~ o poA
AT the headquarters of the EMPLOYERS.
Association this afternoon the Statement
was made that there is no material change
IN the situation from yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-27

over to the government for cross-examina
ton. and Attorney Beach Immediately en-
tered into a detailed inquiry into Holmes
transactions in cotton.
when did you last hear from Mr..
Lewis?' he demanded.
"Three or four months ago." Holmes re-
piled.
You are sure about that?'
Eyes"
"Are you positive you did not learn that
the government was in possession OF infor-
nation relating to that dealing In cotton,
and that Mr.. Lewis might be here to tes-
"Mr. Lewis never communicated with
me-" Holmes declared. 1t was developed.
however. that Holmes son had seen Mr..
Lewis just before the trial started. and in
this way the defendant learned Mr.. Lewis
had been subpoenaed.
Mr.. Beach also took up the receipt for
$1,000 shares of Thunder Mountain mining
stock. saio to have been signed by Holmes.
but the witness again denied that he had
signed his name to the paper. and said,
from the date 1t bore. he thought he must
have been out of the city at that time.
What do you mean by that?" the exam
liner queried.
"Well. unless Mr.. Hyde was absent from
the Office by reason Of illness or for some
other cause, I usually went away at that
time in the month after the crop report had
been issued" Mr.. Holmes replied.
Are you positive that you did not visit
your safe deposit box in this city on that
very day."
Il have already told you think I must
have been out of the CITY,"
ION that very day did you not visit your
safe deposit box and take out $4,000. which
nesses?'
Il did not I had no such sum of money
at that time
Mr.. Beach then produced a record sheet
from the bank where Holmes safe deposit
box was located, and, when 1t was shown
the sheet indicated a visit to the box by
Holmes on the date Indicated witness said
he was convinced he must have been in the
city and that he visited the box. He was
positive. though. in Denying that the SIS 600
figured in the transactions of the day
Objection by Defense.
Attorney Beach devoted much attention
to transactions connected with the sale. of
Holmes gold mine to Louis c. Van Ripper,
as the defendant declared he had made it,
at the session this afternoon. Besides a
$1,000 option on the mining property.
Holmes declared he received from Van
Ripper another $4,000 in December, 1904 ;
S40.O 900 in one payment, and So 600 in an
other in February. 1905. All payments, he
said. were made in cash by Van Ripper, and
in the latters office in New York
The defendant was asked whether he had
not given $4,000 to Mrs. Holmes in Deem
Der. 1904. and 5000 to Mrs. Holmes in
January, 1905, but he could not recall the
incidents, and further pursuit of the sub
Ject was stopped by objection Of the de-
tense: Holmes was required to state, as
well as he could remember. the DISPOSE
ton of the money received from Van Ripper.
Questioned whether he had ever given
out advance Information on crops to any
one, Holmes declared he had not, and said
he felt 1t was his duty not to divulge the
confidential business of the department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-27
MOVEMENT FOR JOHNSON.
Minnesota Democrats Favor the Gov.
ernor for the Presidency.

representative Tawney of Minnesota is in
toTn today, and will remain a couple Of
days.
What's the news out westT' repeated
Mr.. Tawney. well, the very best news to
us is that the sun is shining and the wheat
crop Is growing. That cold weather In the
early spring had us worried for a while, but
i can say reverently, thank the Lord the
crop seems safe now
Politics? Well, the democrats of Min
nesota seem bent upon presenting Gov
Johnson as Minnesotas favorite son for the
democratic nomination. would not be sur
prised to see big boom for him in the
northwest He Is a great favorite and
stands high in all circles in our state"
Whom will the republicans of Minnesota
favor for the presidency?' asked The Star
man.
Mr.. Tawney paled for moment 1t was
q cruel question: here he is, one of Speaker
Cannon's right-hand men, yet with large
interests in the administrations hands But
ne quickly sidestepped and answered
blithely. "Oh. the republicans have not got
together vt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-27
Personal Mention,

President Thirkield of Howard Univer-
sity will spend the summer with his family
at the Sea Rivers Club, on the seashore
near Marshfield, Mass. He left the city
yesterday.
Alvin Ward King, formerly resident Of
Takoma Park, who graduated in civil en-
cheering at Cornell University this year,
has received an appointment with one Of
the largest construction engineering firms
in Boston. He will leave July for Boston
He Is now on a visit to his parents at 1921
M street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-27
Building Permits Issued.

Inspector Ashford issued a building per-
init today to Paul Urcioho for one two
story brick rear addition at 235O sth street
northwest estimated to cost 81 900; archi-
tect and builder, w. C. Goodwin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-27
Five People Burned.

ALMONTE, Canada June 2.-Ffve per-
sons persisted in a fire which early today
destroyed a laundry over which w. P. Arm
strong. his wife and four children lived
Armstrong was the only one Of the family
who escaped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-27
Downtown Temperature.

The temperature recorded today by Feast
& Co.'S standard thermometer was as fol-
lows: am, 10; IL noon, so; 2 pm, 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-27

The Fredericksburg Va) democratic
committee has axed upon August 6 as the
time for holding the primary to nesainate
candidate for the house Of delegates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-27
WHOLESALE GRocERs MEET.
Secretary Wilson Among Speakers al
Chicaco Yesterday

CHICAGO. June 27.-The annual co1yen-
tiontion Of the Wholesale Grocers' Asso-
citation opened here yesterday.
The sessions of the convention will end
tomorrow night with banquet. Addresses
were made by Secretary Wilson of the Agri-
cultural Department, Franklin MacVeagh,
David r. Forgan and Levi Mayer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-27

lieved they were non-union. He also be-
lieved that the men killed at the 1nde-
peudence depot were non-union men. He
made no special inquiry into this matter.
Davis admitted talking with F. J. Camp
bell representative of the Vindicator
mine, with regard to the proposed resump-
ton of work there with non-union men.
Didn't you tell Campbell that If he In
sisted on opening up something would hap
pen to the property" asked Senator Borah.
mo sir" replied the witness.
Davis declared that no unusual conditions
existed In the miners convention at Dem
yer at the time of the Vindcator explo-
sion Orchard had testified that Haywood
said he was having some difficulty In keep
ing the men together and thought some-
thing ought to be pulled off,
The Washington bee., 1907-04-13

vice-president, Mrs. NJ. G. Lewis; treas
urer, Miss NJ. R. Bowen; secretary, Mr..
II. }. Pinkett; corresponding secretary,
Mr.. l. A Johnson; lecturer, Prof. w.
II. Richards; chaplain, DR.. O. J. w.
Scott; sergeant-at-arms, Mr.. R KWash-
lngton; Librarian, Miss c. A. Patterson.
Advisory Board-Mr. w. L. Houston,
Mr.. Ira T. Bryant, Mr. Thos. w. Walk
er, Mrs. Jennie Conner, DR.. Amanda V.
Gray Prof. w. A. Joiner, Mr.. Jos. H.
Stewart Mrs. NJ. F. Benn, Mrs. S. E.
Iyree, Mr.. A. S. Gray, Mr.. F. L. Car
doza, Mrs. Julia Hamilton, Mrs. NJ. w.
Clair, Mr.. T. E. Hill, DR.. Walter H.
Brooks, Mrs. Anna Waddleton, DR.. A.
[. Garner, Miss B. G. Howard, Prof.
VIM Joiner, Hon. w. T. Vernon, Mr..
Garnett Wilkinson, Mrs. James F. Bun
dy.
Mrs. Ann Brooks. mother of the late
Irene Brooks and Joseph Brooks, also
sister of Mr.. R P Braddicks of New
York. Funeral took place from her late
residence. She was buried at Harmony
Cemetery, Rev. Wiseman officiating.
The Washington bee., 1907-04-13
BELMONT BOOM

The attention of the coored peop 10 o tho N, -,
. "s 'ded 10 'ne ui paraleed opportunity they have to
C n - ui' "'0'' eautul suburbs of Washington
~ " w iehaiY Town car line, just opposite Friendship Hts
~ ~ e 10 any part OF the city, and besides being attrac-
tive in itself, in the very Of the most select d
Elements around Washington. Chew Chase Fr;1h 1T:l
DIunohd and the two three suburbs recently opened
P oIeUe circle around Belmont The title property
absolutely good certified to bv Ralson & Siddore F
There provision the deed the property to the effect at
no structure or buildings shall beected thereon or used for the
poses OF gambling pooroom dorderly houses livery stables which
sure the erection of only ra houses and the building I'm Of
Deun1u suburban settlement Friendship Heights lust oDDste
benon IS literally covered with homes which the ro+-
erS OF Belmont hope to rival surpass
II you tail to take advantage of this opportunity to secure home
IN e northwest suburbs you will have the like again for nov
ct again VIII coored suburb in the northwest sec
of Washington "
lie location unsurpassed Prices reasonable lots being sold at
o 10 10 80 cents square foot terms to suit an that wants
% LON hesitate because you haven't money to Dv cash we
VIII sell you lot on small cash payment and monthly instruments
W. can also build you your house reasonable terms
ca ofce OF Company for further information 600 F street
w" J. L. Neil, Secretary ~ 1'
The Washington bee., 1907-04-13
FREE AIR OUTING

The Free Air Outing Committee viii
establish a summer camp at Lincolnville
D. C., for colored mothers an dchildren
The camp will open July I.
The following persons have promised
subscriptions: Rev. Jas. Howard. Rev
George Lee, Rev. Jas. Lee, Rev. Wise
man, Rev. Sterling Brown, DR.. Hampton
Dr.. S. S. Thompson, DR.. Wilder, DR.
Leroy Harris DR.. Hamilton Martin.
Rev. Van Loo, VIM. Calvin Chase. E.
NJ Hewlett, Roscoe c. Bruce, Jas. E.
Walker, U. A. Craig, Samuel Middle
ton, Vim. Edwards, Mrs. Grouse. Mrs.
Blendena Wright Mrs. NJ E. Griffin.
Mrs. Rachel Harris. Mrs. NJ. F. Benn,
Miss Allie Williams, Miss Martha Lig-
gons, Miss Rebecca Tolliver, Miss A. S.
johnson, Miss Arabella Beason, Miss
Harriet Beason, Miss Mary Beason, Mrs.
Cecilia De Nelotz, Mrs. WAKEFIELD, Miss
Lulu Love, Miss Anna Jackson. Miss
Essle Jackson, Miss Sarah Jackson, Mrs.
Hazard, Miss l. |. Russell, Miss Dora
Smith, Miss Rebecca Smith, Miss Sadie
Williams, Miss A. E. Wylie, Miss Julia
Brandon, Miss Julia Wilson, DR.. E. D.
Scot Rev. Gordon, Miss Mary Crum-
well, Miss Jeanette Anderson, Miss A.
" Thompkins.
Miss l. l. Russell is chairman of the
to whom all subscriptions
should be sent
The Washington bee., 1907-04-13
ITEMS ON THE WING.
ITEMS ON THE WING

-~~'AN| ~ Ill w lANO-
We were very much impressed with
the antics of certain departmental gen
tlemen who work where the presiden-
tlal balls are generally given, in their
endeavor to avoid speaking to an ex-
office man trying to make an honest
living, one of these gentlemen in ques-
ton being under obligations to the Ex
In IS an undeniable fact that we can
not dress we'll and do honest work. We
are born, but not buried, A heap see.
but a few know.
James Parker, who claims to have
struck the revolver from the assassin
of Mckinley, lies in the city prison of
Atlantic City, n. J., charged with vag-
ranCy.
The white architects of the Treasury
are kicking because a colored brother
has been employed in the same line of
work in their Office. (And yet we won't
unite)
The excavations at Mctapontum, on
the Gulf of Taranto, Southern Italy,
have resulted in the discovery of the
tomb of Pythagoras (of Masonic fame)
who was buried about 500 B. c.
Pitchfork Tillman came near having
prize fight at Winchester, Va, last
week, over remarks he made about the
President. Cooler heads patched up the
trouble
Stamps, Ark, March 20 - Charged
with having used razor with probably
fatal effects on Mrs. Ella Rheton,
white woman, and her daughter, and
kicking her son, a small child, about
the road, two colored women were shot
to death at Memie. near here, last
night by mob.
According to the statement of Mrs.
Rheton. she and her two children were
attacked by the negro women while
walking along the public road yester-
day, she and her daughter receiving
knife wounds which may prove fatal.
The women were arrested and placed
under guard at the school house, from
which place they were removed by the
mob last night and shot to death
Last week some of the Maryland
white people who have been running
mad over white immigrants migrating
South receive with great honors a band
OF Greeks. Everything went we'll until
the question of wages came up; the
Greeks demanded 81 a day; the Mary
land gentlemen had fits and sought the
door
The wealth of the United States is
SIO7, IO+ 1922 ,4IO.
The Japs are doing considerable bus
mess with the Krupps. The Japs are
the only nation that is worrying the
United States at this stage of the game
Major F. P. Fremont, son of Gen.
John c. Fremont, who was the first
The Washington bee., 1907-04-13

mitigated against liberal attendance of
the numerous friends and we'll wishers
of ST Luke's Church. Among the func-
tions given may be recalled a reception
by the Musalette Club, a reception by
the ladies of the Niagara Movement,
embracing the Circle" of which Mrs.
Prof Hershaw is the head, a literary
entertainment, Hen Hur," by the lad
les of the Metropolitan AN. E. Church,
a reception by the good people of ST.
Mary's P. E Chapel, St Johns parish,
at Grand Army Hall, a musical by the
Mandolin and Guitar Club under the
direction of DR.. w. P. Hopper, at
Grand Army Hall, and a number Of
other creditable and worthy affairs Civ
Ell by church and other organizations.
DR.. A. NJ. Curtis left for the South
on April to be gone until about April
I8. He will read paper before the
Alabama State Medical Association and
hold surgical clinics in hospital at Bir-
mingham He will perform some sur
gical operations at Atlanta and Athens,
Georgia, and in several other southern
cities DR.. Curtis IS called frequently
to various parts of the country by those
who would avail themselves of his sur
gical skill.
Mr.. John H. Paynter, the well-known
author of Joining the Navy" is one
of the most facile and competent news
paper correspondents at the Nations
Capital. His letters to be appreciated
should be read. Mr.. Paynter writes
regularly for the Colorado Statesman,
issued at Denver.
Don't forget the dancing reception
under the auspices of the Mems Guild
of St Luke's Parish at Odd Fellows
Hall on Tuesday evening, the 23d inst
Music by the Lyric Orchestra,
A movement is on foot by number
of our enterprising citizens to formally
request Prof. r. T. Greener to give a
public lecture upon some of the phases
0 fthe Russian Japanese war.
Mr. r. d. R. Venning spent Easter at |
his old home, Philadelphia. He informs
us that the members and friends of old
ST. Thomas Church never enjoyed a
better nor finer service. St. Cecelia's
Mass was magnihcently rendered by a
most competent choir under the direc-
tion of Prof. Gilbert, one of the most
competent prosecutors in this country.
The Washington bee., 1907-04-13
THE DUNBAR LITERARY.

Last Sunday the Dunbar Literary,
which holds its meetings at the Y. w.
c. A., was addressed by Rev. F. Lewis
of Anacostia and Ex-Judge E. NJ Hew-
lett, an able and fearless champion in
the cause of justice and civil rights for
the Negro. The audience was highly
entertained by the speakers. Rev. F.
P. Lewis subject, card Playing" and
its evil effects brought forth pronounced
applause, after which Mr.. NJ. Grant Lu-
cas- spoke upon the Brownsville affair,
and the grand fight Hon. Joseph Ben
son Foraker was making in defense of
the Negro. After this Mrs. Virginia
Williamson sang very sweetly a solo
entitled "When | Shall See Them Face
to Face"
After heartily endorsing the remarks
of Mr.. NJ. Grant Lucas on the Browns
vile affair, the society adopted the fol-
lowing resolutions, to be broadcast over
the country;
Resolved, That we, the members of
the Dunbar Literary Society, heartily
endorse the noble stand for justice and
right taken by Hon. Joseph Benson For
aker in the case of the Brownsville in
yeStigation. We commend his worthy
life and call upon all the women's or
ganizations of our race to give him
their moral support and unite their
prayers TO God to sustain him in his
manly fight for righteousness and JUS
tiCe
The Washington bee., 1907-04-13
S. TO S. A DAY.

Is easily made by our agents. VIII you
be one? Besides allowing large profits
we also give our workers choice of over
Io8 useful and beautiful articles free.
We want a representative in your town
TO sell Taylor's Hair Grower and Dand-
ruff Cure (pomade) and Taylor's Face
Cream and Beautifer in 25 cent sizes
First to write, first to get agency. Write
for our proposition today. It's a winner.
Address Taylor Remedy Co., Dept. Fl,
Louisville, KY.
The Washington bee., 1907-04-13
NOT A CANDIDATE.

Washington, D. C., April s, 1907.
To the Editor
Kindly state that l am not candidate
for DR.. Atwood's place on the Board of
Education. | am happy and contented-
not looking for trouble.
Very truly,
F. J. Shadd.
The Washington bee., 1907-04-13
BETHEL LITERARY AND HISTOR
q ICAL ASSOCIATION.

The Bethel Literary and Historical
Association of the Metropolitan A. M.
z. Church elected officers for the year
Iooz-Ioo8 on Tuesday evening, April 9,
as follows:
President, Miss NJ. A. D. Madre; Ist
vice-president, Mr.. L. G. Gregory; End
The Washington bee., 1907-04-13
HOUSE & HERMANN
The Pretty Patterns

Of Brass and Enamel Beds showing will appeal your a
tic and the low prices will ppea your pOtbook Many
distinctly designs have be added already large stock
always glad arrange commodating Credit terms
desire.
HOUSE AND HERMANN, 9TH AND CEYE) SITS. NV