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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
IN CRIMINAL COURT.
First Man Sentenced Since Change
in Prisons for District

Il afraid you are a little smooth"
Justice Gould today told James Stevens. a
young man who was narrating the story OF
his life to the court in a hope OF escaping
punishment for the larceny of a magnifying
glass. clock. numbering machine and
several postage stamps from the office Of
John B. Daish, a local attorney. The boy,
who said he will reach his majority next
week, was indicted for grand larceny, but
the court did not consider the value of the
property taken to be in excess of $35, and
directed that a plea of guilty of petit lar
ceny be taken. Stevens was sentenced to
serve six months in Jail.
Albert r. johnson. twenty-three years
old, pleaded guilty today before Justice
Gould to an indictment charging grand lar
ceny OF a lot Of clothing last June. AS
Johnson had served nearly year in jail on
similar charge the court directed that he
spend the next two years at the New Jer-
sey state prison at Trenton.
Johnson has the distinction Of being the
first prisoner sentenced since the recent
order of the Attorney General changing the
place of confinement for District prisoners
from Moundsville, w. Va, to Trenton, N ].
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
ChaSe'S Theater.

Vaudeville at Chase's this week is
marked improvement of the offerings of the
past two weeks, it being demonstrated on
several occasions at last nights perform
ance, when the large audience repeatedly
encored nearly every number. The Thos. ].
Ryan Richfield Company in Mag Hagger-
ty S Reception" one-act comedy by VIII NJ
Greasy, as the headiner easily retained it's
reputation, while the next number in favor
is Spencer and Rose, considered to be the
best singing duo in vaudeville. Another
pleasant feature is the Brown, Harris and
Brown team in nonsensical skit entitled
Just to Laugh. That's ALL" Others that
furnished much entertainment and were re-
cipients of enthusiastic applause are Zeno.
Jordon and ZenO in some clever and daring
feats the bars (much comedy is inter-
mingled in this NUMBER; Herbert Lloyd.
noted Jack of All Trades and Master of
None" Lillian APPEL, who made an impress
sion with her society panologue, and w.
E. Whttle the ventrloquist, with a scene
Of "On the Battlefield" this being the
first number on the program, and when
concluded has the audience in good humor
"A Boar Hunt" presented with the vita
graph, is the concluding number.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
The GaYetY.

THE World Beaters." musical comedy
in two acts. was greeted by two large
audiences, both at the afternoon and even
ing performances at the Gayety. The COM
pany is a very good one and has an elabo-
rate assortment of pretty costumes The
performance opens with "A Trip to New
port burlesaue, and closes with THE
Isle of Rubbernecks." an extravaganza.
The olio consists of five vaudeville sketches.
headed by the Marco Twins. two of the
best knockabout comiques in the business.
One of the men is extraordinarily tall, and
the other is a midget, and their antics are
very funny from the time of their appear
ance until they cavort off the stage annie.
loud applause. Pearl Reid and Jessie Matt
land as the Ginger Girls live up to their
reputation as singers and dancers. Reded
and Hadley present a novelty in THE Au-
tomato Soldier and Military Maid" Mr..
and Mrs Buckley and Frank Martin pre-
sent Busy Manager" and the Century
Comedy -Four, composed of Horton, Carroll,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
ST. JOHNS NOT TAXED.
And IT'S Not Certain That District
Can Collect

In connection with the activity on the
part of the personal and real estate asses
sors of the District since the omission
from taxation of property Of the local gas
companies was brought to light, it has de-
Veloped that the steamer ST. Johns, operat
ing on the Potomac, is not paying taxes
here. The question has arisen whether or
not the District can levy taxes on the
steamer. Dudley q Michener attorneys
for the New Jersey Central Railway Com
pany, owner of the ST. Johns, have filed
an affidavit with the Commissioners stat
Ing that the steamer is at present taxed in
New Jersey, where it originally operated
pe1ore coming to Washington year ago,
and questioning the authority Of the Com
mlssloners to tax the property again.
Francis Nye.s personal tax assessor of
the District. to whom the matter was re-
ferred for invest CATION, thinks the ST.
Johns is properly assessabe in the Dis
trlct: The Commissioners have referred
the matter to the corporation counsel for
legal advice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
PLEADS GUILTY IN COURT.
Richard Gregory Admits Having
Killed William A. Garner

AAAcO w 1ll1am a. darner.
When arraigned before Judge Mullewny In
the Police Court yesterday Richard Gregory,
coiored, In clear voice. pleaded guilty to
charge of numbering William A. Garner,
also colored, August 81, a plea which, it is
stated may terminate in his execution. In
making the plea the defendant appeared to
be unconcerned and when Judge Mullowny
announced that he would be held for the
actlon CT the grand jury without bond,
Gregory walked back to the ceIroom with
an apparent feeling # relief
The case was one Of the few murder
charges ever presented in the Police Court
as the defendants are usually held to await
trlal IN the higher courts after they have
been given hearing at the coroners in
quest. According to Policeman Grove and
ner was sitting early Sunday morning a
week ago upon the banks of Rock creek
with Hattie Martin when Gregory suddenly
came upon the couple and struck Garner
upon the head with club, inficting a
wound from which he died few moments
thereafter.
At the inuuest held the following day a
coroner's jury held that Garner came to his
aea,h oy being struck with blunt instru-
ment by party unknown to the members
OF the jury. Hattie Martin was held as
an accessory to the killing
At the time of the inquest Gregory was
not IN custody. his arrest taking place fol-
lowing his confession to the police At the
once OF Assistant United States Attorney
Ralph Gven it was stated this morning
that 1t is possible charge of rape will also
De placed against Gregory when the case is
brought to the attention of the grand iury
1t is alleged that Immediately after killing
Garner, Gregory outraged the woman who
is held jointly with him as an accessory to
the courtroom to his cell. Gregory had
nothing to say in regard to the crime with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
WHAT CAME OF A MIxUP.
Unusual Proceeding With Mayor o.
Glen Echo PLAYING Solomon.

]. 7. Chubb of this city, formerly resi-
dent of Glen Echo, returned to his former
haunts yesterday, and foregathered with
Richard Evans. Charles Bodine, Eugene
Redding, and one Buck Rabbit. 1t is said
that Mr.. Chubb, to celebrate the return of
the native. proceeded to mix it up with the
whole quartet, and further, that he made
such remarks about Bodine's wife that the
husband felt compelled to administer per-
sonal chastisement to the visitor.
Thereupon. his conscience hurting him. 1t
is reported that Bodine told Chubb that
they would have to go before Mayor Gar
rett. else Marshal Collins would catch them
Accordingly the whole procession filed be-
fore the mayor, and Bodine confessed to
having started something with Chubb, and
finished 1t, accusing himself of the assault.
Mayor Garrett was momentarily up
stump. Such open confession was new to
him, but he was not long perpexed for,
after a few seconds of self-communion, he
ordered one of the witnesses to the punch
fest to swear out d warrant against Bo-
dine. This done. Whereupon the
mayor complmented Bodine for handing
the hot ones to the visitor, and afterward
confessing, and fined him a whole dollar,
with G5 cents for costs.
Bodine is said to have remarked that 1t
would have been worth two entire dollars,
except that he had skinned his knuckles on
the facial protuberance Of Mr.. Chubb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
ROW IN coLoRED CHURCH.
But Rival Factions Respect the Blue
and Brass

Serious trouble at the First Baptist
Church, colored. Dumbarton avenue and
9th street northwest, Vas averted Sun
day by the presence OF Capt. Schneider
and several officers Of the seventh precinct
Trouble between two factions in the church
has been brewing for some time. one side
desiring to retain Rev Mr.. Kicks as pas
tor. while the other wanted Rev Mr. Prior.
Several months ago Rev. Mr.. Hill, who had
been pastor of the church for a number of
years, died, and the congregation decided to
try several ministers. Rev. Mr.. Kicks was
accordingly given trial, and it is stated
that majority of the congregation was in
favor Of retaining him as the regular pas
tor, as he is young man who recently
graduated from college, while those of the
other faction want Rev. Mr.. Prior, who is
older man.
Capt. Schneider was asked to be present
at the services yesterday, and when the en-
tire congregation arrived at the church the
captain. having decided that the followers
of Rev Mr.. Kicks had the right to hold
services, because Rev. Mr.. Kicks had in his
possession the call issued by the board of
the Baptist churches, made a brief address
in which he advised that the services pro-
coed in peaceful manner.
A meeting of the Prior forces will be held
tonight to take action in the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
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
Pcnnsy lvania avenue for Mount Vernon
hourly. 10 am. to 3 pm. Arlington and
Alexandria every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at AQueduCt bridge
for Arlington, Fort Mycr and Falls
Church half hourly.
Ferry steamer Lackawanna to Alexan-
dria every hour and half from a. m.
TO pm
Steamer Carries Manchester for Mount
Vernon at 10 am. and 2.3O pm.
Great Falls - Electric illumination,
music and dancing. afternoon and night.
Cars leave Great Falls and Old Dominion
railroad station. Goth and VI streets.
Chesapeake Beach trains leave District
line station OPS am and IL am. 2:30,
$40 7:45 and s:45 pm. subject to change
without notice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
Marine Band Concert at CAPITOL,

The band of the United States Marine
Corps, Walter F. Smith. second leader. in
charge. will give the following concert pro-
gram at the Capitol tomorrow afternoon,
beginning at 4:5J o'c.ock
March-"F'lag of Friendship. won Biom
ONerture- ians Heilng .....--. .Marschn IT
SeleCtion-''The Merchant of Venice"
Pinsuti
Euphonium solo-"Therese'' .......... Weldon
Musician, Ole J. May
SOng-"O komm NIT mir in lie Fruehlings-
nacht ......................Van der Stucken
Obhgato by Musician a. Witcomb
Caprice" Badinage'' ............... Herbert
Mosaic-"The Red MIL (by requesD
Herbert
Po.onaise MIltaire ....................Ch Chopin
The Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
CoLoRED METHoDIsTs TO MEET.
District Conference at Pomonkey,
Charles County, Md.


The conference of the Washington dis
trict OF the Methodist Episcopal Church,
colored, will meet in it's fifteenth annual
session at Pomonkey. Charles county Nd,
next Thursday, Friday and Saturday Sep
TENDER ~. 13 and IA This conference Is
composed of the travelling ministers, the
local preachers, the exhorters and the dis
trict stewards within the territory of the
conference together with one Sunday
school superintendent, president Of an
Epworth League chapter one president of
Ladies Aid Society and one class leader
from each pastoral charge within the
bounds of the district Rev. Alfred Young,
presiding elder of the district will preside
The delegation from the District of Column
bia will be headed by Rev. NJ. w. Clair,
pastor OF Asbury NJ. E. Church. 18th and
X streets northwest.
The work of the conference Thursday will
consist of the organization Of the body and
the appointment of the committees the
welcoming address by Rev. A. H Thigh
man. pastor of the NJ. E. Church at
Pomonkey. Md, and responses by Rev. J.
w. Carroll and the presiding elder, Rev
Alfred Young. The annual sermon will be
preached at pm. by Rev. j. w. Hollns
After devotional exercises Friday morn
ing the presiding elder and the pastors will
make their reports. Rev. d. l.. Nash d D.
Rev. J. w. Docket, Rev. r II. Brooks and
Rev. r. r. Robinson will each deliver ad-
dresses on special subjects.
Following the devotional exercises at o
a. Saturday the unfinished business will
be taken up.
The program committee consists of NJ w
Clair. b. T Perkins l.. A. Carter
Sunday, the 18th, at o Am. love feast: IL
am, sermon, Rev. A. Young, presiding
elder; pm. sermon, Rev. l.. A Carter; 8
p M, sermon, Rev. L. E. 8. Nash, DID.
The District ministerial and lay delega-
ton viii leave from 18th street wharf
Thursday at am, and will be met at
Marshall Hall by committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
Concert at WASHINGTON Circle.

The United States Engineer Band, julius
Hamper. bandmaster. has arranged to give
a concert at Washington Circle this even
ing beginning a 1870 o'clock. Following Is
the program:
March. "Old Comrades. Teike
Overture. "Masaniello'' uber
Cornet duet. Two Little Bullfinches,"
King
Principal Musician Wintermyer and Cor
Doral Hess
Waltz The Wedding of the Winds" Hall
Selection. The Fortune Teller" go Herbert
Morceau characteristic. Vision" Won Blon
Selection. WOODLAND Luders
The Star Spangled Banner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
Last Tribute to "Dick" Jones

Funeral services over the remains Of
Richard L. Jones, who had been employed
as a pressman in a local newspaper office
for number Of years, and who died at the
George Washington University Hospital
Friday night following an attack of heart
failure. took place at Harvey's undertaking
esta blishment, 1925 14th street northwest
yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev.Father
NJ. o Donoghue, assistant pastor of St. Pauls
Catholic Church. conducted 'the services
The pallbearers were chosen from the local
pressmen's union, of which the deceased
was a member. and were as follows
Messrs. John Callahan, George Kramer,
Victor Haugarde, NJ. d. Fenton, ]. j. Nc
Carthy and G. A. Forden. The interment
was in Congressional cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
Verdict of Accidental Death

Accidental death was the verdict of the
coroner's jury. which yesterday InvestI-
gated the case OF William Shearer, who was
crushed beneath a heavy timber on a fiat
car at 9th street and Virginia avenue south
west Saturday afternoon.
The evidence given by fellow workmen of
the deceased showed that a derrick chain
shipped ma allowed the half-tOn piece of
wood TO fall upon Shearer's shoulders
The jury, after stating the death to have
been accidental, added the following SEN
tence To their verdict: I'VE are of the opin-
ion that the accident might have been pre-
vented had the hook of the chain which
supported the beam been properly noosed. :"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
SERIOUSLY HURT.
William A. Wilcox Thrown From Car
rage When Horse Runs Away.

Bleeding from numerous bruises and suf-
fering from shock, William A. Wilcox
thirty Ave years Old. was found at the west
end of the Benning bridge about Q o'clock
last night by Conductor Z. De Witt and
Motorman J. c. Mcdonald. who were rum
ming car along the road. They helped the
man into the car and took him to 18th and
II streets northeast. The ambulance of the
Casualty Hospitol was called and Wilcox
was taken to that institution.
His injuries Were found to be seve Q. He
stated that while he was riding in buggy
on the Benning road last night his horse
became frightened and ran away and he
was thrown out on the bridge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
[&Sy:I!SS! l!(3I|:||335E3|lll!

Daily Matinees, 23c. Evenings. 25c and DOC.
A Magnificent Multiplication of Merrm.nt. THOS.
J. RYAN RICHFIELD co. in Mag Haggerty's
Reception" by viii Greasy. HERBERT LLOYD,
assisted 10y Lillian Lilyan 4 Co. Brown. Harris d
Brown. Zeno. Jordan & Zeno. Spenser Kelly & Fred
eric Rose. Lillian APPEL. W. f. Whttle. THE Wild
Boar Hunt motion pictures NEXT WEEK-EVA
TANGuAY. The Sambo Girl" Emmett Corrisan
& CO. Princess Lalla Troupe in "ln Morocco" DR..
SEQ ct 16
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
Jimmie Went A-Ridinp.

Eight-year-old Jimmie Gaynor of 1926
Madison place borrowed a horse and buggy
from w. o. Anderson of 71S 5th street
northwest yesterday morning, without the
formality of securing the owners permits
sion. Then Jimmie and couple of friends,
one three years old and the other eight,
went for a ride out Benning way. Police
man Montgomery Of the second precinct
found the trio at 10th and II streets north
east.
why did you take the horse?" the DO
liceman asked Jimmie.
Mr. Anderson told me to exercise it,"
the youngster replied, calmly
Jimmie will have a chance to put tina
explanation over the plate on Judge De-
Lacey in the Juvenile Court this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
MRS MCNEIL DECORATED.
Receives the Greek Cross of Chivalry
From Patriarchs.

The decoration of chivalry was presented
to Mrs. Martha L. McNiel in the auditorium
Of Odd Fellows Hall last night at
gathering Of Canton Washington. Patri-
archs Militant, Independent Order of Odd
Fellows under the command of Charles D.
Shackleford.
A large central space was left for the
eVolutions of the canton, which appeared
in full regalia, and the exercises. which
were public, took place upon the stage.
Past Capt. D. v. Chisholm. acting depart
ment commander. presided and made the
presentation.
The ceremony was according to the ritual
of the order. The emblem is a Greek cross
in white, pendant from a gold bar, with
heart In red upon a field Of white.
The decoration of chvalry is bestowed
upon members of the order of Patriarchs
Militant. the uniformed branch of the Odd
Fellows, or upon their wives, for dis
tinguished service to the order. In the
case of Mrs. McNiel, the presentation Is
considered specially appropriate, she having
bekah Lodge. No. 4. and having several
times attended the canton on pilgrimages
TO the national encampn.ent and rendered
distinguished service to it on numerous
occasions. Moreover, Mrs. McNiel and
her husband, William H. McNiel, are about
to leave the jurisdiction to live in New
Orleans. where Mr.. McNiel has been
signed to work in the custom house service.
Those assisting in the exercises were
Capt. Shackleford. commanding the can
ton, with John Chisholm as lieutenant, d.
w. keck as chaplain and four woman as
sistants from the Rebekah lodges, as fol-
lows: Mrs. P. L. Paylor, Mrs. William
Tying, Mrs ]. d. Yoakley and Mrs. f.
Leesnitzer. Little Miss Henrietta Gates,
daughter of Dr. Thomas ]. Gates. partici-
pated in the ceremony by pinning the EN-
b,em upon the breast of the recipient.
After the presentation the canton went
through short sword drill in command
OF Capt. Shackleford. then disbanded, and
the gathering danced until a late hour,
when refreshments were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
Have The Star Follow You.

These leaving the city should rav,
The Star sent to them by mall In
order that they may keep informet
about Washington affairs. In most
Instances Tho Star will be at tbs
breakfast table the next day and sIvs
all CT the news from Washington Of
the Gay before. The address may bs
changed as frequently as desired BY
giving the old and new addresses. This
price Of The Star by mall daily ana
Sunday Is 60 cents per month. In.
SsTiaoiy Ia advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
Superb Floral Decorations
for weddings executed by Shaffer, 14th & 1
-Advt.
AMOUNT OF BOND REDUCED.
Justice Gould's Action in Case of Will
liam n. Brown.

Justice Gould today reduced TO $500 the
bond required for the release from custody
of William II. Brown, the young man
charged with embezzlement from Golden &
Co, by whom he was employed. Brown
was set at liberty, w. w Stewart qualify
ing as surety for his appearance when the
case is called for trial.
A nole pros was entered by Assistant
United States Attorney Perry, with the
consent of Justice Gould. in the case of Jo-
seph j. Schroeffel. charged with embezzle-
ment. The assistant United States attorney
announced to the court that the property
had been recovered. and the prosecuting
witness did not desire TO press the charge.
Schroeffel is alleged to have appropriated
$3.50 a of the property of the National
Electric Signaling Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10

IIAc Evenings tut DaNClng
a. Chevy Chase Lake. Marine Band music
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
THEFTs FROM HOUSES.
Police Receive Reports From Various
Parts of the Citv-

Reports of the thefts of money from
houses in various parts Of the city continue
to be made to the police.
Mrs. Maggie May, Alb I street northeast
has told the police that sS4, which she left
in bureau drawer on the second floor OF
her home, was stolen yesterday afternoon
Detective Dawson of the ninth precinct is
making an investigation.
A ]. Burns of Yonkers, N. Y, stepped out
of his room at a local hotel Sunday for
few minutes, and some one entered the
room and went of with ISL which he had
left under the pillow of the bed.
Charles A. Utley, 1912 E street northwest
also found that money was not safe If left
under a pillow. for he lost SOS from where
it had been placed Sunday morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Columbia-Mi Fernando. Eliscu in
Ruth" Sis pm.
Chase's-PoIite vaudeville, s:15 pm.
Majestic-Kathryn Purnell in 'Tennes-
sees Pardner." SIS pm.
New Academy-''A Child of the Regi-
mcnt," SIS pm.
Gaycty-"The World Reatcrs," S:15 pm.
New Lyccum-'The Merry Maidens,
SIS pm.
Four-mile Run-Luna Park, fatryland
of amuscmcuts. with concert every after
noon and night.
Chevy Chase I.ake-Marine Band con-
cert, followed 10y dancing.
Glen Echo Park--A fairyland of amuse-
ments. Cars direct from center OF city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
Wild Two-Mile Ride.

Mrs. Julia Martin and her three-year- old
son OF l24 10th street northeast had wild
two-mie ride behind a runaway horse in
Southeast Washington yesterday afternoon
and were thrown out when the animal ran
into lamp post in front of the Anacostia
police station. The occupants escaped with
a Few minor bruises. but their escape Is re-
garded as almost a miracle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10

Weird has been received by Father Dough-
orty Of the Catholic University of America a,
a, Brookland, from Mgr. O'Connell that
Dr. +. j. Lennox of Dublin, Ireland, who
has he'd the chair of professor of modern
literature at the Royal University of Ire
land, has been appointed to succeed DR.
Maurice Francis Egan in the chair of mod
crn literature at the Catholic University
IN. ESan was recently appointed minister
to Denmark. Ii is expected the new pro
lessor Will take charge before October l.
whsn the lectures at the university begin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
Do It Now!

Did your furnace or latrobe give satisfsc-
ton last winter? Did you get the full bene-
tit from the coal you burned? II not, have
us make an examination. We may save
your coal bill and increase your comfort No
charge for examination estimate.
MAURICE J. COLBERT, Cpl E St NV Tel
Main 3Ol6. se1O-tu, tn sa-3ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
Will Of Augustus s, BRYAN.

BY the terms Of the will of Augustus S.
Bryan, dated August /. 1906, and filed for
probate, certain cemetery lot are given to
his son. George S. Bryan; also all house
hold effects. beque3t of $25 Is made to
another son, Augustus r. Bryan, should he
claim 1t within three years. The remaining
estate goes to George d. Bryan, who is
also named as executor.