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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
At Congress Heights.

At meeting Of the Congress Heights
Public Improvement Association last even
ing arrangements were completed to re-
ceive District Commissioner Mcfarland at
q gathering of citizens in the town hall
September 20.
1t was announced that the District au-
thorities had concluded to have water
hauled from Anacostia and that the streets
are again being sprinkled twice each day.
The necessity OF lights for the Waller
subdivision and for lights along Raleigh
street was pointed out, and the secretary
was authorized to write to the proper Of
fcials and ask that additional lamps be in
stalled at an early date. Francis Waller
reported the condition OF the cutters near
the schoolhouse was undesirable. He fur
Their reported that the health inspector has
visited the town recently and had stated
that all such places are to be filled up.
The secretary was directed to communicate
with the officials of the street railway com
pany and request them to explain when the
residents OF the community may expect i'm
provement in the service
A party from Congress Heights has gone
to the vicinity Of Blackistones Island on
sailing trip. Part Of the time the men,
bers will tent near that place. Those on
the cruise Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. But
terfeld, Miss Sadie Butterffeld, John and
Eddie Butterfield and Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Gilln.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
PROMISE OF IMMUNITY
CHARGE PREFERRED AGAINST
ALLEGED DEPUTY SHERIFF.

BY representing himself as a deputy
sheriff of Montgomery county. Nd. with
authority to make arrests Hugh Clements
obtained various sums of money. aSgre-
eating in all about $685. from Charles T.
Cathcart, a printer of this city. on the
promise not to arrest Cathcart as a wit
ness in a charge against the proprietor
Of the Rock Springs Hotel in Maryland.
according to complaint filed in the Police
Court today. A charge Of obtaining money
by false pretenses was entered against
Clements, It being alleged that his repre-
sensations that he was a deputy sheriff Of
Montgomery county were false. but the
trial Of the case was continued until next
Tuesday for further Investigation
The alleged collection of money by Glenn
ents from Cathcart has been in progress
practically from the day that the raid was
made by the Maryland authorities on the
Rock Springs Hotel several months ago.
Cathcart. 1t Is claimed, is witness in the
worked with the county authorities in
furnishing information.
short time after the raid Clements
came to this city and met Cathcart at 18th
and e streets northwest
I am deputy sheriff from Montgomery
county and you will have to accompany
me to Rockville as United States wit
ness" Clements told Cathcart, according
and police authorities Cathcart says that
he accompanied Clements as far az 3Rd
and P streets, and there, Cathcart says,
Clements limited that he would release the
prisoner for compensation.
Offer Of Release.
After little bargaining, 1t is alleged
Clements offered Cathcart his release for
$40. Cathcart says that he had only 90
with him. and he offered that 1t was ac-
copied by Clements. according to the allie
cations made in the Police Court but Glenn
ents collected the other 81 few days later.
Cathcart thus secured his release, it is al
legged.
on several other occasions and allowed
Cathcart to pay him money for not arrest
ing him. Cathcart says that he has paid
about sS5 for his supposed freedom.
snort time ago. however, Cathcart be-
gan to think that Clements visits were be-
coming too numerous and his demands too
great, according to. his statements, and he
decided to make a complaint at police head
quarters. Detectives Evans and Hartigan
were detailed to make an investigation, and
they worked on the case several days.
Clements was arrested yesterday afternoon,
after warrant for his arrest had been is
sued by the Police Court
When questioned by the detectives it Is
stated by the police Clements denied that
he had obtained the money by falsely rep
resenting himself to be deputy sheriff Of
montgomery county. He told the detectives
that he did get some money from Cathcart.
but that 1t was loaned to him and that he
paid 1t back.
Clements spent the night in the first pre-
clnct station house and this morning was
taken to the Police Court. In default of
bond he was committed to Jail this after
noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
PERSONAL TAX BILLS.
Commissioner West Has Conference
With Officials

The assessor of the District the two per-
sonal tax assessors, the two assistant as
SCISSORS and the collector of taxes were
summoned by Commissioner West this
morning to explain many cases where per-
sons receiving bills for personal taxes are
not owners of taxable property More than
1900 bills have been sent out for personal
taxes In the last month, and letters of pro-
test are being received daily, the writer's
saying the bills are without basis
Commissioner West stated that the con-
dition of affairs is undesirable, as 1t might
be assumed the assessors office in making
out the bills for personal property has
simply used the names and properties on
the old books and made the bills out for
1907 without personally investigating the
places and persons.
The officials summoned by Commissioner
West explained that personal investigations
had been made in every case possible. and
that the letters mentioned are chiefly from
persons who pay no attention to the lad
vance notices sent them and who remain
silent until the tax bills are received and
not till then make known the fact that they
have no personal property to be assessed,
having disposed of it during the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
Change for Worthless Bill

James kerby. resident OF Virginia, re-
ported to the police yesterday afternoon
that he had changed a worthless $50 bill
for a stranger. He was in dining room
at 21S 9th street when stranger entered
and asked the man behind the counter to
change the bill for him. The proprietor of
the place did not have the change to spare
and he referred the man with the bill to Mr.
Kerby. The latter was willing to be ac-
commodating, and 1t was not until after the
departure of the man who was accommo-
dated that he noticed the bill. Then he
called upon the police and made complaint
The bill was turned over to Detective Nc
Nance, who soon ascertained that it was
worthless 1t was issued by the Exchange
Bank of Richmond, Va, in 1856 and was
made payable to J. c. Hobson or bearer,
the name Hobson having been written
across the bill with a pen. Detective Nc
Nance had the bill examined at a local
bank and nofficial of the bank said that
the Richmond institution has been out of
existence a number of years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
CutiiCupa Cures
Poisoning
Hand Cut With Lead Pipe-Arm
Became Painful and Swollen
Sufferer Was in Despair, for
Amputation Seemed Last Resort.
CURED DN A MONTH BY
GW1TlGWRA REMEDIES

"a few years ago. while at work, cut my hand
with piece Of lead pipe. and. as 1t was but a
mere scratch, did not give 1t any attention. A few
days after my arm began to pain me and became
terribly swollen. I went to See a physician. who
told 1t a case OF blood poison, and IL there
were signs OF the Inflammation leaving should
have to have my arm amputated. He treated me
for month so, but did not help me. Another
doctor told me It was inhammatory rheumatism,
but his medicine seemed to do no good gave up
all hope and discouraged. At last friend
told to try a good blood medicine. l used
Cuticura Resolvent Pills for three weeks. when to
my surprise, the place where I had cut my hand
began to tester and then broke out in large sore
The swelling went down and applied the Cutfcure
Ointment, and inside Of month my en-
tirely cured. and owe my recovery to the Cuicura
Remedies. / can never praise them enough. and
recommend them to all my friends. Ben. Jenkins
14S Washburne Ave, Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. Is, 1866. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
Charged With Burglary.

Harry Z. Wilson. nineteen years of age
who gave his address as 323 7th street
southeast was arrested last night by De-
tectives Weldon and Burlingame and held
in connection with the case of Hunter
Smith, who admitted having participated in
the robbery of the house OF William c. VIII
son. street northeast as stated in
yesterdays Star. Wilson denied that he
had taken any part in the robbery. but the
detectives charged linn with burglary and
locked him up to await a hearing in the
Police Court. Today the detectives went
to Baltimore to continue their Investigation.
hoping they would lind property that had
been takeE from other houses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers FOR
Fort Monroe, Norfolk and jamestown
every evening at $3.50 and every morning
at o'clock
Electric trains from 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue for Mount vernon
hourly. 10 am. to pm. Arlington ana
Alexandria every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge
for Arlington. Fort Myer and Falls
Church half hourly.
Ferry steamer Lackawanna TO Alexan-
dria every hour and half from q IN to
pm.
Steamers of the Maryland, Delaware
and Virginia Railway Company TO balti-
more leave 18th street wharf as per
schedule.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall. IL am. 230 and $50 pm.
Great Falls Electrical illumination
music and dancing afternoon and night
Cars leave Great Falls and Old Dominion
railroad station. seth and M streets.
Chesapeake Beach trains leave District
line station 9:25 and II am, 2, 3, 4, 1:i5
and 9:43 pm, subject to change without
notice
Steamer st Johns for Colonial Beach
leaves It'll street wharf at S:45 am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17

NOT ARTHUR KEMP,
Individual Under Arrest Fails. to
Answer Description.


Man under arrest in Moselle not the
man you want" was the message received
last night at police headquarters from E. p.
Creecy, chief Of police OF st. Louis.
The message referred to the individual
taken in custody on suspicion that he was
James Arthur Kemp. the absconding chief
clerk Of the local police department. Maj.
Sylvester and Inspector Boardman were
satisfied yesterday that the man under ar
rest in Missouri was not Kemp. Now that
the circulars have reached all sections of
the country, the police officials expect to
hear of a number of arrests similar to that
made In Moselle.
Nothing has been learned by the local
police concerning the whereabouts OF Kemp
since the morning after his departure from
this city, when he was in New York.
There he registered as j. B. Henderson of
Baltimore 1t is generally supposed that
Kemp is away from the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING.
Sessions Of American Federation Of
Labor Next Week.

The strike Of the local building trades
and the general walkout of the members
Of the Commercial Telegraphers Union of
America are said to be two OF the i'm
portant matters that will be given consid-
GRAFTON by the executive council of the
American Federation of Labor at it's meet
ing to be held in this city. beginning next
Monday. The sessions will be held in
Typographical Temple. 425 G street, and
President Samuel Gompers will preside.
Arrangements will also be completed for
the annual convention Of the A. r. Of L.,
and decisions given in number Of juris-
dictional and other controversies that have
arisen since the last meeting of the coun-
Gil After sessions have been held here
Monday Tuesday and Wednesday, the ex-
ecutive body will adjourn to the James
town exposition. where the sittings will be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
CITY AND DISTRICT.

John Bird, thirty-one years of age, living
at lols Tth street southwest called at the
Emergency Hospital last night about 10
O'Clock and was treated for a painful in
jury TO his chin. II was cut. he stated nv
coming in contact with a guy rope while he
was riding on a launch through the George
town channel of the river above the High
way bride. His injury was not a serious
one.
young colored~ man named William
Snowden, whose home is at 22lS Sth street
northwest. was treated at Freedmen's
Hospital last night about IL o clock for a
cut across his left arm. His statement to
the police was that he had received the
cut while engaged in an alteration with
an unidentified colored man at the corner
OF 9th and ID streets northwest about OILS
O'Clock He gave the police a description
of his alleged assailant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
Complaint Of Bold Theft.

Complaint was made TO the police of the
second precinct last night OF bold theft
committed at the store of Mrs George
anna Richards, 80 y street northeast She
said young colOred man purchased a
cheap handkerchief about 3 o'c,ock in the
afternoon and handed her a s. bill in pay
ment. Mrs. Richards said she made the
change and was about TO put the bill in
the cash drawer when her customer reached
over the counter and grabbed IT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
Will Of Mary E. French.

The will of Mary E. French. dated June
p, 1905. has been filed for probate. A be-
quest of $500 is made to Father ]. C. NAL
Ion OF st. AIMS Church and certain land
in the subdivision of Friendship and Mount
Airy Is devised to John B. Harry in trust
for Helen NJ. Burrows during her life, and
at her death to be distributed among her
children. Other property is ordered sold
and of the proceeds 500 is to be paid Sarah
Pickett and the remainder is to go one
fourth to John B. Harry in trust, as stated
above. three-eighths to John B. Harry and
three Fights to Adele B. Harry.
The residue of the estate Is bequeathed
in equal thirds to John B. Harry Adele
B. Harry and in trust for Helen NJ. Bur
rows. John A. Heenan is named as exec
utor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17

Great Sale of Sample Furniture
Starts Monday. Jackson Bros, 9l5-25 It'll St
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17

$1.25 to Baltimore and Return,
every Saturday and Sunday. via Penn
sylvania railroad Tickets good returning
until Sunday night. All regular trains ex-
cept Congressional Limited. "-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
FUNERAL OF g. A. FREEMAN.
Boys Friends to Bear Body to Grave
in Oak Hill.

The funeral of George A. Freeman, sew
enteen years Of age. and a member Of an
old and respected Georgetown family. will
take place at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning
from the family residence. 1915 o street.
The pallbearers will be young men, former
associates of deceased, and the interment
will be at Oak Hill cemetery.
The immediate cause Of young Freeman's
death was heart disease, and the Ell came
yesterday morning announced in The
Star. He was educated in the public
schools of the District and was a men,
Der of the West Street Presbyterian
Church and the Y. NJ. c. A. he was the
son of George and Lillian NJ. Freeman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
WANT HALF HOLIDAY
EFFORT OF COMMITTEE IN BE-
HALF OF MACHINIsTS.

In an effort to secure the Saturday half
holiday for the machin:sts employed in the
new Bryant street pumping station spe-
cial committee appointed by the Central
Labor Union consisting of Emmet l.. Ad-
ans, chairman, John T. McHugh and p. j..
Ryan had a conference with Commissioners
West and Morrow at the District building
today. An official order of the Commission
ers grants the Saturday holiday to all en-
ployes of the District who go to work at 9
O'Clock, eliminating the machinists at the
pumping station who work from 30 o clock
am. until o'clock pm.
The Central Labor EEion has been MAX
Ing an effort for more than a month to Sc
cure the privilege ror the machintsts, con-
tending that they have just much right
TO the consideration as have the clerks and
others employed by the District. When the
request was first made the Central Labor
Union was informed that the Commissioners
would have to refuse it in view of the fact
that they considered the machinists en-
ployed at the pumping station mechanics,
and that for that reason their order grant
Ing the Saturday nalf holiday does not ap-
ply.
At the conference today the Commission
ers emphasized the fact that the force en-
ployed at the station Is inadequate, and
that IL Is impoi tant the machnists should
be on hand constantly.
Need of Funds.
Capt Morrow stated that If the Commits
siOners had sufficient funds to employ one
or two more machinlsts the half holiday
could no doubt be granted, under certain
provisions.
Mr.. Adams who presented the case to the
Commissioners and who acted as spokes-
man for the committee, stated that the ne
cessity of having some one at the station
during the afternoon could be easily over
come.
He told the Commissioners that they
could apply the half-holiday privilege to
the maChinists. and in the event of
emergency arising which would require at
tention at the plant any all of the four
maChnists employed could be detained.
'All we ask for is that the machinists be
granted the same privileges as the other
employees Mr.. Adams said. I'VE don't
care to see them Disseminated against.
However, we have no desire to cripple or
affect the working of the pumping station
Although not thoroughly familiar with the
questions involved in the conference, Com
missioner West showed considerable will
lingness to amend the order, making 1t ap-
ply to the machinists. He and Commits
sioner Morrow will take the matter under
Amusement, and next week will give the
Central Labor Union committee a definite
answer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
Have The Star Follow You.

Those leaving the city should havs
The Star sent to them by mall In
order that they may keep informed
about Washington affairs. In most
Instances The Star will be at ths
breakfast table TIE next day and give
all OF the news from Washington Of
the day before. The address may be
changed as frequently as desired by
giving the old and new addresses. The
price Of The Star by mail daily and
Sunday Is 90 cents per month, In.
Nariably In advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
Sues to Recover Damages.

Dorothy Bordner. by her next friend
John S. Bordner today filed suit in the
District Supreme Court to recover $4,000
from the Washington, Alexandria and
Mount Vernon Railway Company for al
legged personal injuries claimed to have
been sustained June % last in a collision
near Four Mile Run. Va. Attorneys W. G.
Gardiner and Eben N. Hopewell appear
for the plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
Mrs. Hannah Ranken Smith Dead.

Information has been received in this
city announcing the sudden death of Mrs
Hannah Ranken Smith, wife of VIM. A.
Smith, secretary and founder of the Boys
Brigade. Her death occurred at Hillside
Tighnabruaice. near Glasgow, Scotland
July 20.
Mrs. Smith. with her husband, made a
tour in this country In May last, visiting
and inspecting the Boys Brigade Of Amer
lea, in Boston. Philadelphia, Buffalo Wash
ington, st. Louis. Cleveland and Chicago
Mrs. Smith was cousin OF Sir Henry
beli-Bannermann
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
Congratulations for supt. Ashton

Superintendent Harry F. Ashton, who
yesterday was placed at the head of the
supply division of the government printing
office at salary of 50, 800 per annum, as
sumed active charge of that division this
morning. After the announcement of his
promotion had appeared in The Star yester-
day Mr.. Ashton was visited by delegation
of his friends. who heartily congratulated
him on his advancement.
The spokesman of the delegation referred
to Mr.. Ashons executive ability which, he
said. had already been put to the test in the
several important positions he has held I'M
der Public Printer Stillings, and added:
Your loyalty to duty and your fealty to
the cause Of trades unionism are too well
known to require further exploitation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
Great Sale of Sample Furniture
G. P. o. Veteran Club Picnic.

Starts Monday. jackson Bros, 9l5-a5 7th $
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
MISSING ONES FOUND.
Miss Robertson Returns Home; John
Norman in Richmond.

Miss Marie A. Robertson. who disap-
peared from her home, 17O61a Pennsylvania
avenue northwest. last Monday morning. as
stated in yesterdays Star, returned home
last night. She sent her mother a special
delivery letter advising her that she was in
the city and about 10 O'Clock she reached
home. Miss Robertson said she had been
taken III while visiting a young lady friend
at Mount Pleasant and had neglected to
notify her mother.
John Norman Of s13 c street southeast.
who was reported to have disappeared from
his home several days ago, as stated In
The Star at the time. has been located in
Richmond. He formerly lived in that city
and has been anxious to return there for
some time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
Janitor Found Dead.

Joseph Robertson, colored, twenty EIGHT
years OF age. who was janitor of the York
shire apartment house, 1859 Columbia road,
was found dead in his room in the base
ment Of the apartment house yesterday aft
ernoon about O'Clock. His body was found
by two colored friends who called to see
him. Coroner hewitt viewed the BODY and
gave certificate of death from natural
causes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
OIL Lamp Cause of Fire,

The explosion of an oil lamp caused a
slight fire in the house Of William Thorn
ton, 1892 street, this morning about 1
o'clock. 1t was feared the fire would
spread to other rooms in the house and do
considerable damage, but occupants of the
premises succeeded in extinguishing the
blaze before more than S. damage had been
caused. Several companies OF the fire de-
partment responded to an alarm turned In
from box 34S, but the blaze was out before
the firemen reached the house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
Approaches to Railway Subways.

In an opinion to the Commissioners on
the question of the liability of the District
for any part of the cost of grading and paw
ing the approaches to the subways on H.
X and streets. the corporation counsel
says that the trend of all legislation on the
subject is TO limit the railroads to expenses
within their right of way. Unless plans
show the approaches to be within the right
OF way, Mr.. Thomas says, he does not see
how the railroad company can be expected
to grade and pave it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
Hear Marine Band at Chevy Chase
Lake Sunday Evening
Dancing after concert tonight. Ride out
-AdVt.
Wife Sues for Limited Divorce.

Mrs Carrie M. Arthur today. in the Dis
trfct Supreme Court. filed suit for a linn
tied divorce from Albert Arthur They were
married August 81 last and lived together
until last Tuesday. when. 1t is alleged, the
husband deserted his wife, leaving a note
that he had gone away but would return
to get his things and then "she could do
she liked" Cruelty is also charged in
the petition filed through Attorney Walter
P. Plumley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
Return From Panama.

Mrs. Agnes L. Keller has returned from
the canal zone after an absence of nearly
four months. Thomas L. Keller, her son.
came with her. and with his wife and child
will spend his vacation at home. He is
employed on the big canal. He will remain
with his parents until about October /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
News of Randle Hiphlands-

Russell Maddox was elected last evening
president of the Christian Endeavor Society
of the Baptist Mission.
Rev. Elias Anger, pastor of the Baptist
Mission. has returned from a visit to Up
land Pa.
Mrs. Sara Melting of 23d street has re-
turned to her home after spending several
days with her friends in Simpsonville.
The sewer on Q street has been COM
pleted