Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12


Young Coleman, in company with Will
liam .Hinken, Elmer Mcintosh, Edward
Evard and James Cook, was spending the
afternoon at the dyke and the party had
large bateau in which they were rowing.
SHORTLY before o'clock the boys went in
bathing. Coleman was the only one in the
party who was unable to swim He, how
ever, after removing his clothes, amused
himself by lowering his body into the water.
While sitting the side of the boat with
his feet in the water he lost his balance and
fell into the river where there is about
thirty feet of water.
Companions Render Aid.
Upon seeing his predicament his compan-
ions at once swan to his assistance, as 1t
was evident that he was drowning. Evard
caught him by the throat with both hands.
Then followed a struggle in the water.
Hinken. who was also close by, fastened to
the boys assistance and succeeded in
breaking the hold that Coleman had on
E,vard. The two boys finally got Coleman
on the gunwale of the boat telling him to
hold on until they could climb into the
bateau and draw him in. Coleman appeared
to be overcome with fright and the little
craft careened he lost his hold and again
fell into the river. His companions dived
for him without success.
The parents of the boy were notified and
large number of men from this city who
were in the vicinity of the dyke rugged I'D
lines and various kinds of nets with a hope
OF recovering the body. The crowd was aug
mented and the search was continued all
night. Among those who arrived on the
scene was the boys father, almost over
come with grief. He left the dyke about 8
O'Clock last night after it was evident that
1t would be almost impossible to recover the
body during the night.
Young Coleman was an unusually popular
youth. and was employed at the shoe store
of John A. Marshall & Bro.
August Term of Court.
The August term of the corporation court
convened today with Judge Barley presid-
ing. No business of public interest was
transacted. and an adjournment was taken
until the September term when a number
of criminal cases will be called for consid-
GRAFTON. In the circuit court for this CITY
Judge Barley presiding, Messrs Howard
w. smith Gardner L. Boothe, r. D. Brum-
BACK and Robinson Moncure today were
appointed commissioners in chancery and
Mr. Howard w. Smith was designated COM
missioner of accounts
City Sergeant Richard H. Cox TODAY re
celved an official communication from Gov
swanson instructing him to hold spe-
clal election in this city November next
Ior the purpose of electing successor to
congress from the eighth congressional dis
trict to fill the vacancy caused by the death
or Representative Rixey.
primary to nominate a democratic cam
dldate for Congress was held In this dis
trict June 10 last, and Mr. Charles C. Car
lin of this city received the nomination
The republicans will hold a nominating
convention here August u for the purpose
OF nominating a candidate.
Visiting Knights Entertained.
number of members of the knights of
Columbus, accompanied by friends visited
this city yesterday and today, and viewed
the various points of historical interest
They were escorted around the city by
members of Fitzgerald Council, No. 459,
knights of Columbus, of this city
Franklin H. Grllbortzer. son of Mr. and
Mrs. Jacob II. Grillbortzer died about 3
o clock yesterday afternoon at his parents
home, 1l9 South Patrick street The de-
ceased was twenty-one years of age
Funeral services will be held at his home
at o'clock tomorrow afternoon, Rev Ed
gar Carpenter, rector of Grace Protestant
Episcopai Church. officiating The inter-
Mrs. Catherine Warner of Baltimore fell
While at the crossing at the intersection of
Washington and Queen streets, Saturday
night last, and badly bruised her knee cap.
When the case Of Louis Edelin, charged
with assaulting and beating his wife and
also charged with falling to support his
family was called in the police court to-
instance of the attorneys for both sides he
had decided to postpone the hearing until
Thursday next.
Brief Mention.
In the police court today the following
cases were disposed of: William Webster
OF Washington, assaulting and beating
James Self. forfeited IS collateral; Aaron
Grant, colored, disorderly conduct, dis
missed; William Davis charged with swim
ming in the Prince street dock, dismissed;
George Foster. drunk in the street. for
feited 81 90 collateral.
Members of the Alexandria Lodge of
Elks, No. 75S, have issued invitations for a
complimentary excursion to Marshall Hall
Thursday, August %.
Mr. Frederick Klaus, accompanied by his
daughter, Miss Mary Klaus has gone to
Philadelphia to attend the funeral of his
brother Mr.. Henry ]. Klaus, whose death
occurred in that city yesterday The de-
ceased was sixty years of age.
The funeral of Ray Aubrey, the infant
son of Mr. and Mrs. X. I. Hardin, who died
yesterday afternoon, will occur at clock
this afternoon from his parents residence,
116 North Henry street.
Mr.. Hubert SnoWden, who spent his vaca-
ton at Atlantic City, has returned to this
city.
Mr.. Leo P. Harlow departed today for a
trip to Boston by sea.
Mr. Carroll Pierce and family are spend
ing the summer at Purcelville, Loudoun
county, Va, where they have cottage.