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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-25
PLEA THAT FAILED.
Alleged Crap Shooters Fined $25 Each
in Police Court

Use of profanity and disorderly conduct
We're charged against William Higgins and
Maurice Belt, both cOlOred in the Police
Court this morning, and this, according
to police testimony. developed the fact
that the men were shooting craps upon
the narrow pathway just west of Rock
creek on Massachusetts, avenue extended
Policeman Lake of the tenth precinct. who,
in company with Policeman Sullivan, made
the arrests. stated that while passing
along the pathway, where he generally
walks with or follows the President in
his rambles. he noticed crowd of celored
men shOutiNG craps. He returned and had
Sullivan accompany him. and together
they surrounded the crowd. Several were
captured at the tine. but Higgins and
Belt, it was alleged. took to the creek"
and escaped. Lake waited for them and
placed them under arrest yesterday.
Attorney Jones declared that the path
way used by the President is not high
way. and that the men were not in that
neighborhood at the time the policeman al
legged that the crap game was in progress
Both of the defendants swore they were
several squares away from the scene of
the alleged game. but Judge Kimball took
the word Of the policeman ana entered
fine of $25 in each case.
The severity of the sentence is stated
to be IN line with the policy of the court
in dealing severely with all crap shooters
who may be arraigned and proven guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-25
Held for Baltimore Authorities.

George B. Cherones. Geek twenty
years old, was arrested this morning by
Detective Larry O'Dea of the harbor pre-
cinct and taken to police Headquarters
He had been found trying to get a check
cashed at hat store in this city, which
called for the payment of $45OS 1t was
given by the c. 8. Diamond Company,
candy manufacturers. at 105 West Lex
ington street. Baltimore, and made pay
able to c. Poyet. When searched at head
quarters the detective found in the pos
session of the prisoner a check for $50
made payable to Peter Panergakos and
signed by George Calogeras. He also had
In his possession a book on the Union Ma
tional Bank of Newark, N j., showing
an account in the name Of George D.
Pappas, $4.92O.54 being to the credit of the
owner of the book
A representative of the Baltimore firm
came here this morning and said he was
unable to account for the prisoners pos
session of the check belonging to the firm.
Cherones was in the employ of the firm,
he said. and he supposed the check must
have disappeared after it had been pre-
pared for mailing. He returned to Bal
tlmore for the purpose of procuring a
warrant for the man under arrest
Cherones was me assured and photograph
ed at police headquarters today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-25
RESULTS OF BOYS ROW.
Two Lads in Hospital, One Quite Sc.
riouSlv Hurt

Five white and three colored boys who
attended one of the local theaters Monday
evening became involved in a row relative
to the merits of a melodrama which they
had just witnessed The trouble started
shortly after they left the theater and
was continued when they boarded an east
bound New York avenue car at 9th street
northwest. The result was that two of the
white boys had to be taken to the Casualty
Hospital for treatment, and two of the col
ored boys were locked up charged with as
sault.
Theodore Hess fourteen years of age,
and residing at 61S 18th street northeast
received stab wound in the shoulder the
blade of the knife penetrating the lung
while Max Thompson. a companion. re-
ceived slight wound across his hand.
Shortly after the affair the police placed
Lewis Hill. colored. of 33 Fenton place
under arrest and charged him with cutting
the two boys.
The defendant was called in the Police
Court today charged with assaults with
dangerous weapon and. upon motion o. AS
sistant District Attorney Ralph Given
Judge MuiloWny postponed the cases in
definitely.
According to the statements of several of
the boys coming from the theatar. the row
really started when the crowd of white and
colorad boys reached the corner of 9th
street. The white boys were the first to
poaiu lhe car gong east. 1ne colOTed boys
were not in the best of moods it is stated
on account of the previous argument, and
as they boarded the car they were showed
somewhat to the side. The talk back and
forth kept up until Sd street northwest was
reached. when. it is stated, the colored BOYS
invited the other crowd to leave the car
The other youths piled off the car, and in a
moment the fight in full progress
Knives were drawn, W TIL the result that
Hess and Whitaker We're cut They later
went to the Casualty Hospital. and the
police went on search for the colored bows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-25
Saving the Banana Crop.

Heavy rain has fallen in the banana
growing portions of the Island of Jamaica
and the crop, which suffered severely from
drouth. will probably be saved. The fruit
carrying steamer Hippolyte Dumois, which
arrived at Baltimore from Jamaica, reports
that for two days before she sailed. Sep
TENDER 10. the island was irrigated by fine
showers. which extended into the banana
bearing district and there was. much re-
Joicing thereat. For several months past,
it is stated. there has been a serious want
of rain throughout the island that caused
falling off in the crop of bananas. and
caused a raise in prices at the shipping
ports and an addition to the value of the
punches when landed in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-25
FOR NATIONAL GUARD
GEN. HARRIES SUBMITS ESTI-
MATES TO COMMISSIONERS.

For the maintenance OF the National
Guard Of the District of Columbia during
the next fiscal year 1880 will be required.
according to estimates submitted to the
Commissioners today by Gen. Harries. The
amount mentioned is 81. $50 more than ap-
propriated for the present year.
The sum of 1890 is asked for camps.
instruction practice marches. practice
cruises drills. parades. rent, fuel, light,
heat. care and repair of armories practice
ships. boats. machinery and dock, dredg-
Ing alongside of dock and for telephone
service. For these purposes $40, 800 was al
lotted this year The increase desired Is
apparently $500, but in reality is only
SoS, because OF the reduction of the esti-
mate Tor expenses of rifle practice and
matches.
The sum of 81 coo is asked for lockers. fur
n'ture and Gemnastic apparatus for armo-
RES. ESQ more than allotted this year For
printing and stationery -. $50 is asked. the
same as for the present year.
Cleaning and Repairing
For cleaning and repairing uniforms,
arms and equipments and contingent ex-
penses the sum Of $500 is desired This
amount Is an Increase Of 81 500 over the
present appropriation. but in his estimates
Cen Harrfes declares 1t is imperative. He
says: This is a repetition of last years s.
estimate. The conditions prevailing when
that estimate was framed have since be-
come NOR distressing and more wasteful.
IT is a reasonable conclusion that the
deterioration in field guns and infantry
ordnance during the past year would be be-
yond estimate in case the local brigade Is
called into active service"
An increase of $3.50 is asked in the salary
OF the clerk in the office of the adjutant
general. This employe receives S720 annual
ly. but the work has increased more than
100 per cent and the small increase is con-
sidered necessary to maintain q capable and
efficient clerk
The sum of s1S.5O0. appropriated this year
for the pay of troops. other than govern
ment employees. is again asked Fer incl
dental expenses $500 Is requested The
amount Is the same was appropriated
this year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-25
Shipment of Ties.

The big sea-going barge Arundel from
Baltimore is at the Alexandria shipyard
loading railway ties. which she will carry
to Philadelphia. The barge. when she came
to the Potomac from New York last week.
went into Aqua creek and there loaded
about 5000 ties. She has been brought up
to Alexandria to complete her cargo of
5000 ties, and will sail for New York with
them during the coming week. The three
masted schooner Cox & Green. which ar
rived at Alexandria last week to load rail-
way ties for Boston, is lying at anchor in
the stream off Alexandria, but will be
berthed within the next day or two to
take aboard her cargo. 1t is stated that
there will be heavy shipments of ties from
Alexandria to ports in the north during
the next few months. and that large
fleet Of vessels Will be required to transport
the ties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-25
Power Yacht Makes Long Trip.

The gasoline power yacht Eleanor III.
hailing from Chicago. came into port last
night and is lying at the 18th street wharf.
Aboard the yacht were Mr. H. s. Mills and
his wife and party of their friends. They
left the vessel here to return to Chicago by
rail The little craft came to this city from
the jamestown exposition. and under the
command of Capt. Lind she will leave here
this evening for Florida. where she will re-
main the coming winter. The Eleanor Ill
sailed from Chicago several months ago
and took the inside route to the Chesa-
peake coming by way of the great lakes
to Buffalo and thence by the Erie canal to
the Hudson river and New York. From
New York she sailed through the Delaware
ard Raritan canal to the Delaware river.
down the Delaware to Delaware City,
through the Chesapeake and Delaware
canal to Chesapeake bay and down the
bay to jamestown. The little craft after
leaving the waters of the Carolinas on the
trip to Florida will have to go outside for
about 200 miles before navigation on in
terror waters can be resumed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-25
Funeral of Morton L. VenabIe.

Funeral services over the remains of Nor.
ton L.. Venable, who died Monday morn
ing at his home. 445 c street northwest
after a brief illness. were held at 1O:3O
o'clock this morning at his late home. The
services were conducted by Rev. Mr.. Pratt
pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church
South. Mr.. Venable had been an employe
of the Interior Department for the past
twenty years.
The pallbearers were representatives of
Columbia Lodge. No. 3. F. A. A M: Mount
Vernon Chapter. r. A. NJ, and Washing
ton Council. No. l. of the Masonic order,
of which the deceased was a member. In
terment was made at Bethesda, Nd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-25
Mems Shirts
Made to Measure.

THE fall is unquestionably
4 the best time for placing
~ orders for Made-to-measure
Shirts. The carefully, we'll
dressed man, as rule, has his own
individual ideas about shirts, which
he will insist upon having carried
out. in connection with perfect fit.
and which are not found in the
readyto-wear kind.
The social season is not far off,
which makes increased demands on
the quantity and quality of evening
dress shirts. The good quality OF
materials, the experiences of the
making, together with the guaran-
ICED fit, do not prevent moderate
cost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-25
Death of Former Washingtonian.

Word has been received here of the death
of Henry Lixen, formerly member of the
firm of Dixon & King. coal Dealers of
Georgetown. The death occurred in Lon
don few days ago. Mr.. Dixon. 1t is stated,
had no relatives living. and. although mem
bers of his family are buried in Oak Hill
cemetery, it is not known as yet whether
his body will be brought here for interment.
Mr.. Dixon succeeded to the partnership
in the firm of Dixon d King twenty years
ago, but on account Of failing health he
withdrew AM took up his residence in
Nice, France. This summer he journeyed
through Scotland. and upon returning to
London recently he was seized with the ILL
ness which caused his death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-25
BREAK GROUND FOR CHURCH.
Congregation Prepares
for New Structure.

Ground was broken at 5 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon for the new Northminster Pres
byterian Church. 18th street and Rhode Is
land avenue. by Judge John Penn Jones.
ninety-two years of age. for forty years an
elder of the church, and one of the organ
izers.
The exercises were opened with the sing
ing of several hymns by members of the
congregation. led by Col. c. H. Darlington
Rev. DIR. George P Wilson, pastor. offered
prayer, and delivered brief address con
graduating the congregation on what II
had accomplished in the past. Rev w. H
Miller pronounced the benediction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-25
Marine Band Concert.

The program for the concert at the
marine barracks tomorrow afternoon, be-
ginning at o'clock. by the band of the
United States Marine Corps, William H.
Santelmann. leader follows:
March, The United States Marine Band,
Thomas
Overture. 'Samiramide ........... .Rossini
Petite valse La Danseuse. .......Non Blon
Duet for two comets. Die Vrtuosen. .Herzog
Musicians Arthur s. Witcomb and Hans
Wunderfich).
Grand fantasia, "Carmen" ............ .Bizet
Sextet from Lucia. ............. Donizetti
Musicians Witcomb. Wunderlich Stone
Kruger. May and Frey.
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2.......... List
March, Semper Frdelis. Sousa
The Star Spangied Banner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-25
SHOCK TO FRIENDS HERE.
Death of Bishop F. z. Rocker il
PHILIPPINES Was Surprise

The sudden death recently of Bishop f. q.
Rocker. the American Roman Catholic
prelate. at his headquarters at Iloilo. p. L.,
it is stated. was a shock to the many
friends of the deceased in this city. For
many years Bishop Rocker was secretary
of the papai delegation in this city, and
as such was in contact with large num-
Der of the Catholics and Protestants of the
city. His ability was recognized by the
supreme pontff. and he was made presi-
dent of the American college In Rome.
Later he desired to come to this country,
but the pope asked him to remain in Rome.
but later allowed him to come to this
country TO meet relatives and spend a brief
vacation. His appointment to the Philip
pines followed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-25
so and Upward.

All kinds of shirt repairing at
moderate prices
We are also showing New Fall
Neckwear, which includes the rich
new browns in many shades, and
we would call particular attention
to the quality and patterns in our
halt-dollar gra lie: new Underwear
Tor tall; new Dress and Business
Shirts, new Gloves, new Collars
md Cuffs. new Bath Robes. new
'a:amas and the various items of
haberdashery in demand for early
tall wear.
Main floor. r ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-25
Guaranteed
Sewing Machines.

- EWING Machines in the lat
VIZ est improved designs and
~ handsome woodwork, and
all ball-bearing. Made by
the most reliable manufacturers and
up-to-date in every particular. They
are easy to treadle, practically noise
less and self-adjusting. Each ma
chine is complete with full set OF
the most up-to-date attachments.
and unreservedly guaranteed for ten
years.
We mention few models:
wv. & L. Special $500.
"Vindex," $4,000.
wv. & L." $3.50.
Capital" S28. so.
white Rotary" $4,000 and
$500.
white VIBRATOR $500 and
$500.
"Eldredge Rotary" $500.
"Eldredge Automatic" $500 and
$4,000.
Hand Machines-for travellers or
people who are unable to treadle-
$1,000.
We also carry other popular ma
chimes in stock.
Necessary Instructions given at
the department.
Satisfactory arrangements can be
made at the department for partial
payments.
Second floor, G ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-25
College remnants.

THT1 + are headquarters for
Il IN Ill College remnants and
WV College Pillow Covers,
and this season show
a larger and more extensive line
than ever before Included are Pen
nants for all the leading colleges and
schools, and in all sizes.
CSC to $500 each.
Fourth floor. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-25
School Supplies.

NIWT1 f are showing com
Il Il II plete lines of School
WV Supplies, including
Stationery. Pens, Pen
ellis. Tablets, Inks, Erasers-every-
thing the student needs, whether
he is Just starting on the road tC
knowledge or whether he is uni
versity man.
Young Mems, Young Womens
Bows and Girls School Clothing
Footwear, Hosiery, Headwear
Hath Robes and other outhttings.
Special displays of Furniture and
Pictures for college rooms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-25
Chiidre ms New
School Umbrellas.

&n VERY necessary part OF
1NAl the school outfit.
wv We show large line for
both boys and girls.
Special:
Children's Union Taffeta Silk
Umbrellas, in IS, 20, p and "a inch
sizes, with paragon frame, steel rod
and silver-trimmed, gun metal
Dresden. horn and natural wood
handles; suitable for boys or girls
$I.oo each. Value, $50.
Main floor, G ST. entrance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-25
New
Roller Skates.

~ HE roller skating season is
n here and our stock is the
w. most complete to be found
anywhere. 1t includes all
kinds and sizes, from the inexpen-
sive Street Skate for small children
to the regular Ball-bearing Rink
Skates for adults.
skates ,& for men St Pair Roller $500
ns ff mem S sHd rs $500
ing eA''G Fair steel Roller Skates oaliDeaF S2o5
wSeeis sreps none, SKATES. win steel SIoo
Chiidren's Roller Skates with wooden -
wheels: small sizes Pair. .........,, SOC
Fourth floor. Tenth ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-25
Newest
Stationery.

- TATIONERY, like every
NoN thing else. has its fashions.
~ Always something new and
dainty. Our Stationery De
partment is complete store in it
self, where you can always find a full
assortment of staple goods, as we'll
as the latest fads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-25

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-25
New Art Pillow
And Table Covers.

- HE new line of Stamped
4 and Tinted Table and Pill
W. low Covers is more extern
sive than ever. There is a
large variety of novel and pretty
designs, and the patterns are more
- d.. .,L...n IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-25
Infants Beautiful
Hand nm AIDE French
Dresses

Infants French Hand made Nainsook snort
Dresses with cluster Of tuckS to form yoke; lace
on neck aud sleeves: sizes months TO Ct 20
Iaph y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-25

Infants French Handmade NainsooE snort
Dresses with fine tucks to form yoke; lace on
neck and sleeves; sizes months TO So 90
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-04
The Wit of Evarts.

The current Harpers Weekly contains some good anecdotes Illustrating the wit of William NJ. Evarts who graced the headship cf the bar before lawyering was so much of q trade as it is and when q lawyer had time for accomplishments. He was scholar but no more of a Grecian than he should have been. Yale men used to think that Theodore Woolsey knew more Greek than anybody else. and MT. Evarts was so well persuaded of this given to Woolsey, that he and Woolsey knew more Greek than any other two men in the country
 q saw fine photograph of you. MT. Evarts. on my way downtown this morn ing. You've a beautiful head, MT. Evarts."
 ''Tm glad you think so well of it. said Evarts: you know stand on my head"
 Here is one for the Liberal Arts club: One day man came out of the "Play- CTS" next door to the Tilden house, now occupied by the Arts club, and met MT. Evarts There was probably never a house constructed that was. and is. so mortallv ugly as that which Samuel J. T'ilden built on Gramercy Park. In order that ngoers might escape quickly from the sight of the front of it there were two front doorways. Of what school of architecture is the Tilden house, MT. 1cvarts?" said Player"
 Tudor" said MT Evarts.
 "Fiat iustitia. ruat prandium." he once prescribed as a floral motto for a dinner of the Bar association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-04

From tro Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 An Italian scientist says fish can both hear and talk.
 II would be highly Interesting to hear this knowing authority make a noise like fish.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-22
Cloth to Stop Bullets.

- new protective principle for soldiers
has been discovered by an italian, Signor
Benedetti," says the Technical World
magazine for May. Experimentation
shows that great resistance is offered by
substances that have air within their
cells. The principle may be illustrated in
this manner: fire under precisely the
same conditions in both cases, bullet at
each of two calendars. one of which con-
sists of thick sheets of paper, the other
of thinner sheets. The ball will pene-
trate farther into the calendar of heavier
material. This difference is due to the
elasticity of the layer of air that Is i'm
prisoned between the successive sheets
The thinner the cushion of air the more
elastic 1t Is and the more sharply 1t
reacts.
Benedict, adopting this principle, has
constructed a recuirass of a kind of felt.
1t is not rough however. like ordinary
felt. The special features OF this new
device for stopping bullets the inventor
has not as yet disclosed in any detail"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-22
Troubles of a Tall Actor.
I'm the New York Sun.

From the New Y ork Sun.
Donald Heath, the actor, who was ar
rested while playing at the American
theatre on Saturday night on a charge of
stealing 1878 In Chicago was arraigned In
the Jefferson Market police court yester-
day morning. Health told Magistrate
Whitman that this was the third time he
had been arrested on the same charge,
and that 1t was a case of mistaken iden-
tity He said he had been pinched In
Pittsburg and Cleveland, and had been
discharged in both cities after proving his
innocence.
Heath is a tall man. Tho description on
which he was arrested calls for tall
man. Except in that one particular,
Heath does not answer the description.
His story so impressed Magistrate Whit
man that the latter allowed Heath to go
ON his own recognizance. Heath said he
would come to court next Sunday and
prove that he is not the man wanted.
Being arrested In every city in which he
plays, Heath declared, was becoming mo-
notonous.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-22
A Rooster That Rules.

From the Kansas City Journal.
1t is not often that a barnyard fowl
atains nelghborhood popularity, but such
is the case with a large Massachusetts
red rooster belonging to Charles Davis of
st. John avenue few weeks ago Mr.
Davis was attracted to his barnyard by
the whines of half grown setter pup
he is training. He found that the dog
had been driven into corner and was
being savagely attacked by a big cock,
and before he coul. interfere In behalf of
the pup it had been pretty heavily
marked by the rosters spurs
Since that time Red as he has come
to be called, has become a neighborhood
bully and refuses to allow pigs or dogs
to come within the grounds under his
rule Curiously enough, dogs will not
fight back, but actually run from his as
saults. AS for game cocks he has prob
ably thrashed more of them than any
other bird in the city.