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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
ALLEGED FALSE PRETENsES.
Young Woman in Custody Pending
Investigation.

Ella Whitmore, a pretty country girl
from California, ST. Mary's county, Nd,
was arrested yesterday afternoon by De-
tective ODea and sent to the house of
detention to be held until the police can
ascertain something about her. The
charge against her Is false pretenses, but
Mr.. Charles F. Weller, secretary of the
Associated Charities, whose name appears
upon the records as complainant in the
case, Is of the opinion that the young
woman should be restored to her relatives.
1t is alleged that Miss Whitmore repre-
scented to some charitable persons that she
was connected with the Associated Chari-
ties, and that she was collecting money
to assist a paralyzed widow and her four
dependent children.
About six weeks ago complaint was
made that such a person was making col
lections, and the police were instructed to
look out for her. Three or four other
complaints were made about the woman,
ana yesterday when she called at the
house of a policeman in the southeast sec
ton of the city and asked for a cash dona-
ton she was arrested. When she reached
pollce headquarters she denied that she
had made practice of soliciting aims or
that she had represented herself as con-
nected with the Associated Charities. but
she afterward admitted to Inspector
Boardman and Mr.. Weller that she had
been operating for some time. She said,
however. she had not collected much
money.
At police headquarters she told her
ouestioners that she got from another
woman the idea of soliciting funds the
latter having told her how easily she
could get money. The young woman said
she came here from the country after the
death Of her parents. thinking she could
set employment and earn a livelihood. She
aid work for short while. but when she
was induced to try the scheme for which
she vas arrested she quit her work
Relatives If the girl have been notified
OF her arrest and she viii proba bly, be
turned over to them if they come here
for her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
FAVoRS MEMORIAL.
Rabbi Simon Advocates Stately Monu-
nent to Thomas Jefferson.

In the course OF an Grafton before the
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association in
the Eighth Street Temple Friday evening
Rev. Dr.. SIMON expressed himself as
heartily in favor of the movement Ito
build a stately pile in honor of Thomas
jefferson and the immortal statute of re-
Hg!ous liberty in the rational capital" He
spoke of the statue OF Liberty in New
York harbor, and the monument to Faith"
in Massachusetts, and said there should
be an everlasting portrayal in stone of
Justice" in the District of Columbia
Speaking directly upon the character
of Thomas Jefferson. DIR. Simon said there
was not another American Of revolutionary
times who had such gigantic faith in the
people.
Jefferson had his faults" said the
speaker, and we are Supremacy happy that
he was man and not a saint Had he been
saint. | am afraid we would not this day
he blessed with Declaration of indie
pendence and the Virginia statute of re-
lig!1us liberty. The doctrine of religious
liberty is after all the result of centuries
of struggle. The thought of religious lib
erty was not born in Jeffersons soul for
the first time The Jews of old glorified
the idea Of religious liberty and strove
after that ideal: the French Huguenots. the
Dutch. the Pilgrims and Puritans-aIl were
advocates of religious liberty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
HAD NARROW ESCAPE.
Bullet Misses Police Captain by Few
Inches.

A splntered corner of the desk of Capt.
John c. Daley of the ninth police precinct
bears witness and will serve as reminder
to the owner of his narrow escape from
death by the bullet.
The firing occurred yesterday morning
shortly before o'clock. Lieut.. Falvey was
just going off duty when Capt. Daley Joined
him at the station. Lieut. Falvey decided
to remove the bullets from a loaded gun
which had been held in the station house as
evidence.
Lieut.. Falvey standing close to Capt.
Daley. The last cartridge was found to be
harder to loosen than the others and Lieut.
Falvey tried to get it out with an ink eras-
er. The cartridge exploded Unexpectedly.
With the report Capt. Daley jumped back
several feet The bullet passed within a
few inches of him and struck the corner of
the desk near which he had been standing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
TRIBUTE TO FRANK THOMAS.
Board of Control, Masonic Fair,
Adopts Resolutions.

At a meeting of the board Of control of
the Masonic fair last night President B. F.
Smith at the opening of the meeting re-
ferred feelingly to the death of Mr.. Frank
Fl. Thomas. who was chairman of the
executive committee of the fair of 1902, and
otherwise prominently identified with the
order.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Smiths re-
marks the board adopted resolutions ex-
pressing the profound sorrow of it's mem
bers at the loss of their distinguished
brother and rendering the widow their SIN
cere sympathy in her bereavement.
AS stated in The Star yesterday, the
funeral of Mr.. Thomas will take place to-
morrow afternoon at 3 o clock, under Ma
sonic auspices The Grand Lodge and
Knights Templar and other bodies of the
order will be represented. Services will be
held at st. Stephens Church and interment
will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
C. & S. Velvet Individuality Ice
Cream. 1t s pure. rich and delicious. Druggists
Advertisement.
Soldiers and Civilians Clash.

Soldiers and civilians engaged in a COM
bat on 1871 street near D street Friday night
in which the civilians came out victorious
due partially to the timely interference of
Officer Grimsley of the first precinct who
put the belligerents, Dennis Lane, Thomas
Walsh and James McGrath, cavalrymen
stationed at Fort Myer, under arrest.
The trouble, 1t was testified occurred in
cafe on 1314 street, in which the soldiers
were eating. A discussion arose to which
the soldiers objected. and a fight resulted,
in which knives, dishes and bottles played
prominent part.
When arraigned before Judge Kimball in
the Police Court yesterday Lane and Walsh
pleaded guilty to the charge of disorderly
conduct. but said they had been drinking
and were not aware of what they were do
ing. McGrath put in plea of not guilty
and the charge against him was dismissed
A fine of S25 was imposed upon Lane and
$50 upon Walsh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
Appraisement of Insurance Property.

Daniel Curry. examiner Of the depart
ment of insurance of the District, has
been designated by the Commissioners to
take charge of the appraising the value
of the property Of the District insurance
companies.
After repeated efforts the Commission
ers succeeded i'll getting Congress during
the last session to appropriate $500 with
which to pay appraisers for valuing the
property OF the companies, of which there
are more than forty, chartered either by
special acts of Congress or under the gem
eral incorporation laws of the District.
commencing at an early date, the insur-
ance department of the District intends TO
make thorough examination Of all these
companies and Mr.. Curry will have
charge of it. 1t is believed the work can
be completed with the present calendar
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
Entertainment by Good, Templars.

Silver Star Lodge, No 20, Independent
Order Of Good Templars. concluded a two
evenings entertainment for the benefit OF
Its building fund in Good Templar Hall. or
the Brookvile road, Tenleytown, last
Thursday evening.
The members of the committee having
general charge of the function were Mr.. A.
b. Shoemaker. Mrs. c. NJ Smith, Mrs. C.
l.. Vowel, Mrs: S. c. Vowel. Mrs. W. E.
Jones, Miss Josephine Grimsley, and Messrs.
w. A. Collins, F. D. Yowel A. E. Payne
Z. T. Dean and Daniel Wells. The commit
tee on supper was composed of Mrs c. NJ
Smith, Mrs. A. ]. Vowel, Mrs w E. Jones
and Mr.. Aquilla E. Payne. Mrs Josephine
Grimsley and Mrs. c. l.. Vowel presided at
the fancy counter. and the Misses frankie
Wilson, Mabel Voight and Florence Jones
at the confectionery booth.
Messrs A. e. Shoemaker and W. A. Col
Inns were the committee on music and pre-
scented Misses Addie May Dean and Flor
ence Smith, members of Silver Star Juvenile
Temple, who entertained with piano selec-
lions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
Personal to River Men.

Cap. Cieophas Bennett. who was in COM
nand Of the four masted schooner Sails
bury since she was built, about five year.
ago. and who has visited this city several
times in her with carcoes OF lumber re-
Gently sold his interest in the vessel to W.
i. Miller and J. b. Williams of Salisbury.
Md, and has retired from her command
Capt. II. w. Foxwen has taken charge of
the schooner for the new owners. and she
viii be continued in the southern lumber
trade.
Thomas l.. Fulcher of North Carolina has
been appointed assistant keeper OF the hight
station at Maryland point. ON ;he Potomac
succeeding George w. Ward, who has re-
igned.
Mr.. John Trower. chief engineer of the
Norfolk and Washington line = at the
Newport News s9pyard looking after the
oyorEaUling Of the steamers Of his line
Mr.. Arthur Fenwick cf 81. Marys county.
Md. has been appointed a quartcrmaster
on the Washington and Potomac line steam
er Wakefield on the river route
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
Compilation of Acts of Congress il
Commissioners Hands.

The Commissioners have received from
the public printer several hundred books in
which are compiled all the acts of Congress
affecting the District of Columbia passed at
the second session of the Fifty-nnth Con-
gress. These books are neatly bound in
green cloth and of a convenient size and
contain more than 400 pages. They were
compiled and indexed by Capt. w. F. Myers,
assistant secretary to the Board of Com
missioners and a member of the bar of the
District.
These books contain an abundance of in
teresting reading and will be valuable as a
reference for persons interested in matters
pertaining to the District government
Copies will be furnished the heads Of the
various departments of the District gov
eminent. the newspaper reporters at the
District building and the judges of the Po-
lice Court. Provision has been made for
others wishing copies to obtain them from
the public printer at cost price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
Building Association Election.

The fifteenth annual meeting a the Enter
prise Serial Buildtug AssC, .at!G1 was held
In st pOmn'c's Hall, C;h ana r streets
southwest Wednesday evening. ATr: 10
TIL" annual report was presented. sub
scriptiou books were opened for the eight
eeuth issue of stock and the following
officers and directors wcr@ elected for the
ensuing year: John Quinn, pres dent: Ber
nard Leonard, vice president; y. II. Shea,
treasurer; James r. Snca. secretary:
Messrs. NJ. Biggane. J. J. Brosnan. James
Connolly. John r. Crowley. Maurice ritz
gerald, +. /. Hannah. NJ. y. Keane. NJ. ]
kCaDe. Florence -. NcAultfe Robert
ONeIn Edward ]. Quinn and James TooIe
directors. Mr.. Nj. J. Colbert was elected
attorney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

Young cOlored man named Arthur
Thomas. who was held prisoner at the
sixth precinct station was taken i'll while
under arrest yesterday afternoon. He was
removed 10 the Casualty Hospital where
the physicians diagnosed his ailment as
acute Indigestion.
Two ears on the tracks Of the Capital
Traction line on 1ith street, near Park
road collided yesterday afternoon While
they were being shifted from one track TO
another one Of the windows was smashed
and broken glass cut MotOrman Eugene
Tribblc about the face. The injured man,
who IS twenIy-three years Of age and re-
sides AZ 3l22 14th street. was able 10 go
home without being assisted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
BLENDERS AND DIsT1LLERs.
Probable There Will Be Contest I'm
der Pure Food Law

You are going to a fight between the
distilerS and the BLENDERS said a we'll
known wholesale whisky man yesterday,
when approached upon the subject as to the
preparations the diStillers are making to
comply with the mandate of Attorney
General Bonaparte. This mandate calls for
the bottles to be labeled plainly indicating
the contents, either straight whistles, or
those blended, compounded or in imitation.
Several wholesalers were called upon today
and all stated that as far as they knew the
distillers and others are preparing to label
the bottles designated by the pure food
law. At the establishment of William Dietz,
on 14th street northwest, it was stated that
within few days all of the WHISTLES that
are not properly labeled to conform with
the law, as well as cordials, will be prop
erly desi gnated-as, for instance, several
special brands of whisky, which have
proved very popular, and which are, in
fact, preparations with some Well-knoWn
whisky used the basis. At Is declared
that very small number of whisky drink
ers know the real article when they taste
it. while many fastidious drinkers buy their
whisky for the taste, when, in fact. only a
portion of the mixture they drinking
is the real article
1t stated that a blended whisky is
commonly thought to be two pure WHISTLES
blended, when, in fact. many of the So
called blends have whisky foundation
are especially agreeable TO the palate.
The claim is made that if absolutely pure
WHISTLES We're sold the drinkers would di-
minish. for the reason that those who have
been used to taking their liquor for years
cannot stand the real article ON account of
its strength. The blends of the day are
according to the ruling of Mr.. Bonaparte,
nothing but compounds. In many different
preparations it is stated, the pure food law
will work a great benefit as in the making
of cordials and brandies as well as many
wines ingredients are used and in many in
stances the article placed upon the market
has none of the ingredients that the buyer
supposes that 1t has when he makes his
purchase.
1t is stated that real blackberry brandy is
pale amber color, but when customer
gets it it is sweet and sirupy, and it is
declared there is often nothing in it that
originated from the blackberry. 1t is more
than possible, according to the dealers, tina t
the wholesalers and blenders will lock
horns and carry the matter to the Supreme
Court of the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
Rule to Show Cause Issued.

Proceedings in equity We're Instituted yes
terday ny Myrick II. Dool!ttle against Mar
tin Brothers. Guy II. Johnson and Jos. d.
Sullivan. receivers and the American Ma
tional Bank for the purpose of obtaining
the return to DoolittIe of certain notes al
legged 10y him to have ben aeld by Martin
Brothers. as trustees for collection. One
o. the notes is claimed to he in the hands of
the receivers and the complainant says he
fears il may be mingled with the assets OF
Mar. in Brothers. The other note is alleged
10 be at the American National Bank.
The petition was presented to Chief Jus
ticc Clausu@h in chambers by Attorney
Fred,r,ch 4. fleming and the court ordered
that % rule 10 snow cause I've issued. return
able next Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
Garbage Chutes to Be Abolished

The useful but much complained of gar
bage chutes. which are familiar sights in
hotels and apartment houses, are to be
abolished by the District Commissioners
and dumb walters will be substituted in
their places. This action was decided upon
by the Commissioners yesterday after re-
ceiving the suggestion from the local health
officer.
In recommending this action the health
officer stated that the result of a special
investigation it was found that the main
tenance of garbage chutes creates a nui-
sance because of the foul odors esca ping
into the apartments. AS general rule the
health officer found that these chutes were
not kept in the cleanest condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
Arrange for Shad Bake

Republic and the Relief Corps. auxiliary to
the post, held meetings recently in Grand
Army Hall and it was announced that the
pos, Las a committee in charge of arrange
menis for shad bake 20 be given at Mar
shall Hail May 10. The corps Will give a
social to the post members and their friends
the 2iyh instant.
Burnside Post and Corps were among the
first in the city TO be organized. The corps
voted 81 for Memorial day work OF the de-
partment at Arlington and took a recess
until the night of the social. when brief
program Wild be given and refreshments
served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
LAST TRIBUTE TO DEAD.
Funeral Services Over Remains of
Mai. John Miller,

Funeral services over the remains of Maj
John Miller. t. s. A. retired, who died
Thursday last. We're held yesterday after
noon at his late residence, the Westover
18th and L streets northwest.
Rev. Father O'Donohue of St Pauls Ro.
man Catholic Church officiated assisted by
Rev. Paul Griffith. At the conclusion OF the
ceremonies the body was borne TO its las,
resting place in Arlington. An escort OF
cavalry from Fort Myer accompanied the
remains to the cemetery.
The honorary pallbearers were Gen
James Allen. Col. Frederick Fuger. Gen
James buchanan. Maj. z. W. Tyler. Col
John Mcdonald ana Gen. Butler D. Price
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
SCOUT [E)|E[RM HALFWAY.

N. B.-Following schedule figures published only
as information, and not guaranteed.
100 al .-banville and way atoms.
'f:35 Notwithstanding and way stations.
1900 am.-Seepers and coaches to Atlanta and
New Orleans. Dining car.
I'll: 100 a.m.-Seepers and coaches to Columbia.
Savannah and jacksonville. Dining
$3.50 p.m-Seepers and ches to Atlanta and
Columbus. Ga. Sunset Route Tourist sleeper to
San Francisco tri-weekly.
ts:Ol pm.-Harrisonburg and way stations
s4:55 p.m.-ChariottesyfIle. Warrenton and way
stations
$3.50 p.m.-sleepers and coaches to Charlotte.
Columbia and Augusta. Dining
'10:15 p.m.-Sleeperx and coaches (via Lynchbufg
and Bristol to Chattanooga. Memphis and New
Orleans Dining
'1l:O0 pm.-New York and New Orleans Ltd.
solid Pullman to Ashevile, Atlanta birmingham
and New Orleans Club and Observable, cars.
Dining
Note daily; week days.
Through trains freni the south arrive washingt ton
1885. S:45 and 0:05 an. 2:30. 5:25. s:45. 1880
and ii 40 pm. daily. Local trains from Harrison
burg. 1855 am. week days and 9:20 pm. daily
from Charlottesville. SIG am. daily.
Frequent trains to and from Pluemout
Ticket Offices. los 18th ST., b1i Pa ave. and
Pennsylvania station
W. H. TAfLoE. G.P.A. L. g. BROWN CA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
Building Big Power Boat.

Mr.. B. F. Bnnix of this city, owner of
the pleasure launch By By, is building a
forty-foot gasoline power boat in the yard
of his residence. 424 X street southwest
and will have her In service during the
coming summer The new craft will be
about forty feet long and will have beam
enough to give her good stability on the
water. trunk cabin will cover almost the
entire length Of the boat and will be fitted
with state rooms and modern conveniences
for the comfort of those who will take
trips on the Potomac and bay aboard her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
District to Go Shopping.

The District government is going to do
its shopping next week. The special COM
mittee appointed by the Commissioners will
then begin receiving proposals from various
local and Out-of-town business houses and
contractors for furnishing the local govern
ment with supplies
The work of scheduling these proposals is
OF great magnitude. The list is bulky
and thorough one. including articles from
matches and pencils TO pianos. The commit
tee assigned 10 this work has been nearly
ten days preparing the schedules.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
Appointed to Fill Vacancy.

The Commissioners have appointed
Charles F. Walters a chairman in the sewer
department of the District This appoint
ment was made yesterday upon the rec
ommendation of Superintendent of Sewers
McComb to fill the vacancy caused by the
promotion of c. Z. Woodson. They have
named John l.. Smithmeyer to be inspector
or construction with compensation at the
rate of $3.50 day for work on the construc-
ton of the Anacostia public school. which
will be paid from the appropriation for this
school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
Death of Confederate Veteran.

\. g. Belts of Northumberland county
Va died at his home near Heathsville yes
terday after - long Illness. Ny Belts was
soycnty--'v'n years Of age and was con-
fedordt@ veteran. having served throughout
the civil war A. a member Of the 9th Viz
Einit cavalry, and was distinguished for
CALAMITY in many actions. Mr.. Belts has
many friends in this city. His wife and
three c!:.ldren survive him. The funeral
services will be held at Bellv.lle this after
noon and viii be conducted by the Rev. G.
W Eeni..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
Saving the Forests.

Arrangements have been made for DR.
Thomas E. Hill. secretary of the American
Forestry Association, to give an illustrated
lecture on Saving the Forests" next
Thursday evening at the Public Library
He will devote special attention to the
southern Appalachians. The lecture IS un.
der the auspices of the Peoples Church Il
Is free 10 the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
NEGATIVE WINS DEBATE.
Georgetown Law Students Discuss
1mmigration-Other Matters.

Immigration-other Matters.
At meeting of the Junior Debating So
ciety of the school of law, Georgetown
University, last evening at the law school
building sos E street, well-prepared dis
cussion of the question affirming that fur
Their restriction of immigration is desirable
was In order. Messrs. r. F. Mcclure and
H. r. Wasser argued in support of the af-
hrmative, while Messrs. F. c. Douglas and
r. H. stelzer upheld the negative and won
the decision.
The third term is now under way and
Chief Justice Shepard Of the Court of APP
peals of the District of Columbia, Justice
Gould and Justice Wright of the Supreme
Court Of the District of Columbia, United
states Attorney Baker, Commissioner Of
Internal Revenue Yerkes and Messrs. c. A.
Douglass. M. ]. Colbert and C. r. Wilson,
all members Of the faculty, have begun
their lectures.
Justice Gould, on the occasion of his first
appearance at the school after his mar
riage recently, was rendered an ovation by
the student body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
Funeral of Thomas F. Movers.

Arrangements have been made to hold
the funeral of the late Thomas F. Meyers,
who died last Friday, from the undertake
ing parlors of Hindle & Bayliss, 9Th and
II streets northeast. tomorrow afternoon
at 1:i5 O'Clock. Services will be held in
st. Paurs Catholic Church, 10Th and V
streets, at > o'clock. and the nterment
will be in Arlington cemetery. Members of
Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp. No l, United
Spanish War Veterans, of which the de-
ceased was member, will have charge of
the obsequies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
Authorized to Accept s7.e4o.

Justice Barnard in the Probate Court
yesterday, authorized Mrs. Cora H. King.
widow and administrative of the late Theo
Ingalls, King. who was killed in ,he Terra
Gotta wreck, to accept s7,6iO offered by the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company as a
compromise of the suit for S10Oo0 dam
ages filed by her against the railroad COM
pany. Attorneys Barnard * Johnson rep
resented Mrs. King.