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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23
COAST AND aEoDET1c SURVEY.
Steamers Endeavorer and Bache Un-
dergoing Repairs

The United States coast and geodetic sur
vey steamer Endeavor. which is lying out
of service in the harbor here. Is receiving
a general overhauling and when her crew
returns from the Pacific In the fall and the
vessel is ready to go into commission again
she will be practically a new craft inside
though but few changes will be made in
the exterior of the steamer. Workmen
aboard the vessel have torn out the ward
room and officers quarters and are remod-
cling them to give as much room as pos
sible TO the men assigned to duty aboard
her. Her engine has been taken apart and
is In the hands of the machnists receiving
a general overhauling. and the boiler of the
ship is to receive attention. The work is
being done under the supervision of off,
Gals from the coast survey bureau in this
city.
The contract for the overhauling of the
steamer Bache of the coast survey service
which arrived at Baltimore early in the
past week from Porto Rico. has been
awarder to the Spedden Shipbulding Com
pany of Baltimore on bid of S4U5 - for
the work. The Bache is to be hauled out,
her boiler and machinery are to be re-
paired and her huh under water is to be
cleaned and painted. When she Is put
overheard and returns to service she will
sail for st. Georges bank. on the Maine
coast. and will spend the summer survey
ing the Shoals in its vicinity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23
REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE.
Orders Issued Making Assignments
Examining Board Constituted.

Orders to officers in the revenue cutter
service have been issued from the bureau
of the service in the Treasury Department
as follows:
First Assistant Engineer ]. B. Turner,
ordered to duty in connection with Itasca
upon expiration Of leave
First Assistant Engineer T. G. Lewton.
granted ten days leave.
Capt. o. c. Hamlet. assigned to duty as
inspector of labor and materials, No. II,
r. c. s., Newport News. Va.
Chief Engineer~J. E. Derry, detached
from the Golden Gate and assigned to duty
as inspector of labor and materials, No. II,
r. c. s., Newport News. Va.
Constructor J. Q. Walton. Chief Engineer
Hermann Kotzschmar and First Assistant
Engineer c. S. Root, constituted board for
the professional examination of Second
Assistant Engineer W. L. Maxwell for pro-
nation. and for the examination of candi-
dates for cadet engineer.
Second Lieut.. w. II. Munter, granted
thirty days extension of leave.
First Lieut.. G. M. Daniels, granted thirty
days leave
A retiring board is ordered for the exam
nation of Chief Engineer c. H. Foote for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23
BoYDS AND VICINITY.
Legal Controversy Over Custody of
Child-General Items
BOYDS, Md, June 90. ION
"urc Of The Star.

BOYDS, Md, June 90. 1907.
There is a legal contest in progress for
the custody of the child OF William o.
Rice. formerly of this place who last
month shot and killed his wife and then
himself. at the same time injuring the
baby Winfield S. Rice. father of w. o.
Rice, has been endeavoring to get possess
sion OF the child He succeeded last week
in taking it from the family OF Mr.. and
Mrs William Groves. parents of the muir
the home of his sister. Miss Kate Rice.
where IL remained until Thursday, when
Rice heard legal contest over the child
was TO be made. He took steps to defeat
the purpose of the Supreme Court of the
District OF Columbia. which had served
notice upon Miss Rice to show cause why
Mr.. ana Mrs. William Groves should not
be appointed guardians for the child the
writ returnable June %. The little one is
at RoydS. in custody of the daughters OF
w. Rice, and out OF the Jurisdiction OF
the District courts. AS TO what effect the
action taken by Rice in removing the child
from Washington. either before or after a
writ is served, is not known. but he ex-
presses the intention, 1t is said. to legally
tight any efforts upon the part of Groves
to get the custody of the child.
The committee to select site for the
proposed new National Bank at Poolesville
has been over the entire town and has
listed several. The choice Will be agreed
upon later. Most of the office furniture
from the old Montgomery County National
Bank at Rockville Will be used, 1t Is stated.
The remains of the man found in the
canal at Seneca Wednesday last has been
positively identified as those of Thomas
Brown OF Baltimore. Md. A man who
knew Brown was passing over the canal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23
EVANSVILLE AND VICINITY.
Movement for Elimination of Sunday
Liquor selling-Damage Suit.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
HYATTSVILLE. June 90. 1907.
Messrs. Harry Lester Mccormick. Victor
K. Hickman and George Ficklin, all of this
place, have entered suit in the circuit court
at Upper Marlboro, claiming $500 dam
ages for being elected from an electric car
below Melrose avenue crossing March 81
last. The plaintiffs aver that having paid
a fare from the District line. the conductor
demanded another. and when they refused
to pay they were elected. Mr. James C.
Rogers of Hyattsville represents the plain
tiffs.
Thirty citizens of Brentwood Hyattsyille
and Bladensburg assembled in Magruder's
Hall here Wednesday evening and organized
Hyattsville association to cooperate with
the citizens associations of the other towns
represented In awakening sentiment in
favor of a more vigorous enforcement of
the law against the selling of intoxicants
on the Sabbath. Judge Arthur Carr was
named as president of the association, ]. c.
Rogers as treasurer and Treadweu Cleye-
land. jr.. secretary Citizens from Brent
wood and Bladensburg told of the efforts
being made to minimize the lawlessness
traceable to saloons which had persistently
violated the Sunday liquor laws.
The Prince George county agricultural
fair will be held in Upper Marlboro October
l. and B. 1t is proposed to CUT down the
number of trotting races. devoting more
time to runners. and an effort will be made
to have steeplechase. 1t is probable that
the base ball games heretofore played be-
tween teams representing the southern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23
IN FAVOR OF DEFENSE.
Jury Renders Verdict in Alleged Alb
duction Case,
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

special Correspondence or The Star.
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. June % 1877
The suit filed against Robert s. Dickson
by w. l.. Dempsey to recover s. 1000 dam
ages based on the alleged abduction of
Mr.. Dempseys daughter from the home of
her sisters in Washington several months
ago, was called in the corporation court of
this city yesterday. The first witness was
Madge Dempsey, who. 1t is alleged. was
lured from her home by Dickson. She
stated that she first met Dickson Thanks
giving day 1905 at his store. in this CITY
where her father was employed. Several
times she met him al his store and went to
his home and took supper with his family
Each time she was with him alone. she tes-
tined, he suggested something about going
away from the city Miss Dempsey added
that she went to Colonial Beach with Dick
sons family about a year ago, he paving
all expenses. Soon after her return she
spent several days at his house with his
family. After she went to WASHINGTON to
work, she added, he visited her several
times, and made plans for her to go to
Winchester. which she did.
Miss Dempsey stated that at no time did
Mr. Dickson conduct himself improperly
toward her.
The court held a night session in order
that the case might be finished The Jury
returned verdict in favor of the defendan Mt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23

Write, telephone
or call for illus
trated' plat and
full particulars.
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retirement. Detail OF the board: Capt f..
futile. Surg. II. w. Austin, l.. 8. Z. III.
and NJ. II. s.; Chief Engineer H. ~ Wood.
-rst Lieut.. E. +. Mead and Passed AS
sistant Surgeon ]. d. Long. U. S. p. II.
and NJ II. s.
report to chairman of retiring board at
San Francisco June %
Chief Engineer L. T. Jones. granted
thirty days extension of sick leave
First Lieut.. f. s. Van Boskerck. jr. or
dered to command Calumet, temporarily,
for duty In connection with regattas at
Ne~iondon and North Beach, Steinway,
Long Island.
Capt. J. II. Quinan. granted thirty days
extension of sick leave
First Lieut. w. +. w. Hall. granted seven
days extension of sick leave.
Capt. ID. f. Tozier, granted twenty days
leave.
First Lieut.. l.. I. Cutter, granted thirty
days leave with permission to apply for an
extension.
Chief Engineer r. f. Wright granted
thirty days leave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23
Prof. Hendrickson Retires at Academy

ANNAPOLIS. Md. June 22.-Prof Will
liam Woodbury. Hendrckson of the navy,
retired. for several years head of the de-
partment of mathematics at the Naval
Academy, formally relieved from that
duty yesterday. Prof. Hendrickson went
on the retired list about year ago by vir-
tue of the age limit, but continued his du-
ties as head of the mathematics depart.
ment for the last academic year He has
been relieved from that duty at his own re-
quest. He is graduate of the academy.
but resigned after attaining the grade OF
lieutenant commander. Prof. Stnson j.
Brown. at present senior assistant in the
department. will succeed Prof. Hendrickson
chief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23

Maryland counties will be cut out this
year, the claim being made that the play
Ing of the games interferes with the racing
feature.
Miss Esther Webb of Mount Rainier and
Mr.. Alexander Mowatt Of College Park
were married Wednesday evening in the
Berwyn chapel by Rev. Mr.. Jones of the
Christian Church, Mount Rainier, assisted
by Rev. David A. Reed of Berwyn chapel
The bride was attended by her sister, Miss
Mowatt. brother Of the groom. The ushers
were Messrs. Jehn and Frank Mowatt.
brothers of the groom, and Messrs c. A.
Reed and Ed Brown
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23
OF NICHOLAS KLEIN AT CONNECTICUT AVENUE TERI ACE

yesterday and recognized the body. He
says the man has a wife and one child re-
siding in Baltimore
musical was recently given at the
home of Miss Lula Windsor at Jamestown
by her pupils. Those who participated
were Miss Willie Beall and Miss Windsor,
Marie Ward. Iona Stone and Hattie Case
After the program fine luncheon and re-
freShmentS We're served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23
Not Many Women Dentists.

Dentistry does not Seem to appeal to
women. 1t is one of the professions which
is not threatened by feminine invasion
Ihere are very few women lowering around
the dental colleges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23

The residence Of A. J. Dare, in Spottsyl-
vania county, Va, was destroyed by fre.
caused by the overturning of a lamp. Loss
about 5000. with no insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23

Write, telephone
or call for illus
trated plat and
full particulars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23
Connecticut Avenue Terrace
tages Unequaled by Any Suburban Property
in the District of Columbia


School and with beautiful NATURAL forest
City Water
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23

division are fifteen feet back from the
street lines, and provision is thus made
FOR continuation of the liberal parking
system which has contributed so greatly
to the beauty Of the city of WASHINGTON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
Biggest Engine for Pennsylvania.

PITTSBURG, May 9.-The American Lo-
connective Company has just completed at
Its Allegheny plant the largest and heaviest
locomotive in the world. The giant was run
out OF the shops for the first time yesterday.
the company expecting to send 1t to Altoo-
ma last night. But after 1t was out in the
ward 1t was found that the engine is so
big that the whistle on the boiler would not
pass under bridges, and it was sent back
to the shops to have the whistle lowered.
At Altoona it will be placed on the
"treadmilr' for several days to Timber up,
after which it will be assigned to the Penn
sylvania lines, to be used In dragging the
sixteen-hour Chicago express across the
mountains. The new locomotives with its
tender, weighs 204 tons, which is many tons
In excess of the heaviest engine ever built
before 1t has three drivers on either side,
the drivers being eighty inches in diameter.
Just what the monster will be able to &C.
complish in the speed line will not be known
until she is given a trial on the road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
Saved Baby, But Nied Herself.

WESTMINSTER, Nd. May 9.-Mrs
Mamie Dorsey was burned to death Mon
day at her home. near Sykesville. Her
fourteen-months-o child had burned its
fingers and Mrs. Dorsey went to a medicine
case in the kitchen to get salve to apply to
the burn. but accidentally upset the case.
and its contents fell on the kitchen stove.
causing an explosion, which was followed
by a blaze. She caught up the child and
carried 1t safely into another room, and
then returned to the kitchen to extinguish
the flames. Then her clothing caught fire
and in almost an instant was in flames.
Unable to suppress the flames and having
no assistance at hand she ran out OF the
house and toward the Springfield Hospital
laundry near by, but fell before she reach
ed 1t. She fingered until evening, when she
died. Mrs. Dorsey was between twenty
two and twenty-three years old and was
formerly a Miss Cress, daughter of Leon
ard CreSS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
Woman's Generous Act for Friend.

CENTERvILLE. Nd, May 9.-Herbert
B. Stimson, assignee. Of Baltimore, and
James T. Earle, attorney. of Centerville,
sold recently the property of Capt. Clouds
bury H. Clash at Centerville Landing, con-
sistins of 2 large granaries, 1 smaller
granary. large phosphate house. store
house. $50 feet Of wharf front, 50 square
perches~ of wharfage fronting the water,
small office and set of scales and hand
some and modern two and one-half story
frame dwelling, to Miss Susan H. Williams
for $500.
of Capt Clash and, on the ratification of the
sale. will give them a life estate In the
property free of rentals or taxation. She
is now travelling in Europe: but but upon ,a, re.
ceiving the intelligence that the captain
circumstances necessitated his selling the
home she instructed her agent here to pur-
chase the property and dispose of 1t as
above described.
Miss Williams is the wealthiest resident
and property owner in this county and Is
widely known for her kind and generous
disposition. She has frightened many
homes in this community, the circumstances
surrounding which have never been made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
General and Personal News of Mont
gomery County, Md.
Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, May 8, 1907.
Mr.. Charles M. Williams of Poolesville
district, who several weeks ago announced
his candidacy for the democratic nomina-
ton for county commissioner from the
third collection district. and concerning
whom a report was circulated to the effect
that he had withdrawn from the contest
in the interest of ]. Fur White, also of
Poolesville district, states that he is in the
fight to stay and is already actively en-
gagged in canvassing the county.
Mr.. Alvin Brooke Harrell and Miss Adele
Henel Campbell. both of Washington. were
married here Tuesday, Rev. 8. R. White
officiating.
Ralph Neal and Miss Nina Franklin Gun
nette, both of Washington, were also mar
ried here Tuesday afternoon. The offici-
ating minister was Rev. E. B. Prettyman.
The Rockville base ball team has ar
ranged a game with the Southern Railway
team of Washington. to be played at the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
Wesley Kipe Convicted.

HAGERSTOWN, Md, May 9.-Wesley
Kline the youth who was recently arrested
for attempted criminal assault on Mahala
FaubIe. seventy-two years of age, at Viewer
ton. and released on writ of habeas cor
ms because the commitment was defective,
and who was rearrested on the same
charge. was yesterday afternoon sentenced
to one year In the house Of correction by
Justice Yodnkins, at Sandy Hook. State s
Attorney Long consented to changing the
charge to common assault.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09

15c tomorrow ". for D..,.i 100
Paper, or 15c per box con-
tanning "a sheets best paper
and "a envelopes. Sell mere
other days at 2Jc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
Preacher Charged With Forgery.

HASTINGS, Mich, May 9-The Rev.
w. D. Clark. a Congregational missionary.
who was arrested Tuesday In Honolulu on
a warrant issued here charging forgery,
Is alleged to have passed a bad check for
$500 while preaching in Freeport, near here,
in 1905. Mr. Clark disappeared from Free
port soon afterward and was thought to
have gone to the mission field. He was a
native OF lockwood, near Dayton, Ohio,
where, 1t is said, his family went from
Freeport
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09

Here regularly at 15c-
but worth 25c. Choice of
Stick Pins, Hat Pins,
Brooches, Beauty Pins.
Watch Fobs, Hair Bar
cites. Some look worth
SIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09

Pompeian> Massage Cream.
Fridays price for SOC size.
Pinaud's Brilliantine, Violet
and Heliotrope. Fridays price
for SOC size.
Warranted Rubber Gloves,
all sizes. Fridays price for
1lc value
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09

Included in this offering
are w. B., c. B. and P. n.
Corsets, with front and side
carriers.
Nine. Huguenin, the Cor
set expert, is here until
Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
Reading Of Resolutions.

At the conclusion of Mr.. Vests remarks
Collector Davis. as chairman of the COM
mittee. was called upon by Commissioner
Mcfarland and after reading the resolu
tions made a short address expressing the
regret Of himself and his fellow employee.
at the departure of Maj. Biddie.
1.-THE employees of the District government
have requested me to perform the pleasing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09

Ladies' Swiss Ribbed
Vests and Children's Vests
and Pants, 1Sc instead of
Csc, for tomorrow only.
Not remnants-all sizes in
all styles.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-07-09

Let the present law on the liquor
traffic stand Give us an anti-jug
law that win be effective and the
masses of the people of the state of
Georgia will have reason to be sat
isfied
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-07-09

Correspondence solicited. sut TO
receive attention. letters must be
accompanied by responsible name
not for publication, but as a
guarantee of good faith
Rejected communications win be
returned if accompanied by postage
Remittance should be made J
postal note. check. money o. Ger
1r registered letter "a
Address
News Publishing Coy
Brunswick.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-07-09

What a bunch of mystery women
are anyhow! Up in New YORK.
Runyon stole hundred thousand
dollars from his bank, squandered II
on an adventures, deserted his wife
and openly said 50. Now whey
comes along aud forgives him and
wants to buy him out OF prison,
Strange, is It not?
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-07-09

The fellow that can don bath
suit at the seaside these days and
while away time with handsome
Georgia peaches is most certainly d
lucky one.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-07-09

We can stand most things in a
good natured way, but we do draw
the line on the Atlanta Georgian
comparing the state Of Georgia with
Kansas. It's just too much.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-07-09

Senator Tillman certainly has no
use for an advertising agent and
the little scheme he works is worth
about fifty thousand dollars per year
to him.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-07-09

That dark horse of Hi Wauerson's
has proven to be Governor Johnson,
of Minnesota. The democratic party
is suffering with too much Johnson
now.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-07-09

John Temple Graves has been
dreaming again and this time he
wakes up in the prohibition ranks.
Surely he is getting to be real versa
tile, quite ubitiquous.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-07-09

Bishop Gambler, in coming out
openly for local option, has shown
that he is great, big, able and
brave man. large enough for any
position within the gift of the state
or the church.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-07-09

Those depositors that changed
their minds about Withdrawing their
deposits from the Exchange bank Of
Macon are probably very sorry for it
now.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-07-09

Now comes the statement that At
lanta is facing a water famine. With
a water famine ana prohibition bill
ooth on hand, gee whiz. but that win
pe dry old town
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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-07-09

Once you put the reputation Of a
banking house in jeopardy and its1s
ruined. The case Of the Exchange
bank of Macon is in evidence.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-07-09
FAILURE or THE EXCHANGE
ANK, OF MACON.

The News deplores the failure Of
the Exchange bank, Of Macon, for IT
regrets to see bank failures any
where in the state Of Georgia or in
Iany other section Of The south, for
that matter But in this particular
case the people Of the city Of Macon
displayed wonderful faith in the
iold banking house. which for years
has been one Of the commercial
boasts Of iae city. The other day,
when a run was sxNed on the bank,
prominent msn' pyer the CITY
rushed to is ith ds22s9s.
the Macon the
face Of adyera1sS ports and panic
stricken depositors, also vent to the
rescue Of The tottering bank, and the
. receipts for the day were only a little
behind the Withdrawals. Some de
'positors who pa already prepared
checks to wiHraw their deposits,
and who hadfsained entrance to the
bank. chan/d their minds snd con
Guided TO Flow their money 10 re-
main in Nv vaults Of the bank. IN
Ithe fcae Of all of these demonstra-
Inons OF faith and affection, we hope
that the management Of the bank will
do their Utmost to protect those de-
positors who Yielded TO calm persua-
SION and refused to further embar-
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-07-09

Japan says she will not renf u lt
new treaty without the iprfeiI4atieS
OF coolie labor. Well. we Sw1s have
TO treat without the little brown
men.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-07-09

John D. Rockefeller thinks wen of
the old proverb that silence is.
golden. He also believes in being
silent about his gold.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-07-09

WEEKEND EXCURSION RATES
TO
WARM SPRINGS
AND
MERlWETHER WHITE SULPHUR
SPRINGS
VIA
TLANTA, BIRMINGHAM AND
ATLANTIC RAILROAD.
Tickets on sale every Saturday
with limit to Tuesday following date
OF sale
ONE FARE FOR THE ROUND TRIP
a chance to spend a delightful so
iourn at Georgia's most famous
Spring resorts. This trip will be
estful and invigorating.
w. H. Leahy, J. c. Ligeour
Gen. Pass. Agt., Com. Ast,
Atlanta. Ga. Brunswick, Ga.
r. A. TRoTTER,
Ticket Agent. Brunswick. Ga.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-07-09

From all indications they are going
TO mix it up pretty lively in most
of the Georgia congressional dis
tricts next year.