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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-07
DOGS BITE FOUR.
Several mad Dog" Scares in This
Vicinity Yesterday.

AS a result OF permitting number OF
unmuzzled dogs to run about the streets
OF Washington, yesterday three men and
a boy were treated by physicians. four
dogs supposed to be mad, were shot, and
several other dogs were bitten.
James Kidwell OF 1911 Union street
southwest was walking in Water street.
Southwest Washington, about 10 o'clock
yesterday morning. when he heard a cry
OF Mad dog" and ran toward porch
Of a nearby commission house. He did
not see the dog, which was running
directly toward him, and II bit him In
the leg. Crossing the street the animal
bit a fox TERROR owned by John Kenny.
a saloonkeeper which was muzzled. A
number of men and boys witnessed the
flight of the dog and soon the cry that
the dog was mad attracted a large crowd,
who were bent on ending the CANNES
life.
Sergt. F. L. Cooper, who was near the
scene. managed to get a clear field and
soon put an end to the mad run of the
dog by q well directed bullet from his
revolver. The sergeant was assisted by
Policeman Ricketts, of the fourth precinct.
who kept the dog at bay with a long
stick. while Cooper fired the shot. Kid
we'll was treated at the Marine Barracks
Hospital.
Va, was sitting on the front porch OF
his home when he heard dogs fighting.
He ran into the yard and found his hunt
ing dog Rex making gallant effort TO
keep from being bitten by larger dog.
Thompson separated the dogs, but in do
ing so the stray animal bit him several
times on the hands. He was removed to
the Emergency Hospital for treatment.
while his dog was put into confinement.
The stray dog was killed by several
neighbors.
William Jackson, also colored. of 1909
Madison street northwest was also bitten
by q dog while walking near 18th and
Water streets southwest, and was remov.
ed to the Emergency Hospital for treat
ment. jackson managed to hit the dog
with a base ball bat, knocking II over,
but, recovering its balance. II escaped.
Policeman Edwards of the fifth precinct
yesterday shot and killed collie dog
owned by ]. H. Lowe at the foot OF 18th
street southeast. 1t Is stated Mr.. Lowe
noticed the dog acting in A strange man
ner and suspecting that 1t was afflicted
with rabies requested the officer to Kill
1t.
A dog owned by ]. w. Waters. Of 1910
Prospect street northwest which was
Yesterday afternoon by Officer Furr OF
the seventh precinct. No one is known
to have been bitten by this animal
Keith A. Taylor, a white boy. eight
years of age, who lives at PA n stree
southeast, while playing at the corner or
14th street and Good Hope road yesterday
morning was bitten on the right hand by
Good Hope road. The wound on the boys
hand was cauterized by DR.. Frank
Haynes. The dog was captured and taken
to the District pound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-07
FOUR CULPaI1S FACE MUSIC
FOURTEEN n STREET DISTURB.
ERS FORFEIT COLLATERAL.
Accused Of Assault, Woman Goes to
Jail for Sixty Days-six
Days for Others.

Four culprite arrested yesterday in the
course Of the police campaign for law and
order on NJ street. Georgetown, appeared
this morning in the Police Court These
were unable to furnish collateral at the
time Of arrest. Fourteen others caught
in the police dragnet for the same offense
forfeited collaterals ranging from 81 to IS.
The accused were all charged with dis
orderly conduct except one charged with
assault.
The testimony was to the effect that
policemen had warned the offenders to
move on and not congregate along the
sidewalks or on the corners. Failing to
heed. the sixteen offenders were placed
under arrest.
Those who forfeited collateral were
William Fenly. Priscilla T1bbs. Frank
Lizzie Lane. Ellen Dixon, Daisy Grant.
Mary Grant. Laura Carroll Emmitt Craw-
ford. Thomas Williams. Ernest Carter,
Olve Atkee. Thomas George and Charles
Hall: The four who appeared before the
court were Irene Jackson. Carrie jackson,
Janette Harvey and Ella Williams
Ella Williams appeared as defendant in
the one assault case disposed of in the
United States branch of the court She
entered a plea of guilty and was commit
~ W J0AA AoI SAAtJ Guys III OeIduf OF
so fine.
Ella Williams and Louise Walker. who,
the police intimated. were rivals In the af-
fections Of some dusky Lothario, got
mixed up in a tooth-and-nail set-to The
scrap was merry until Policeman Gray
interfered
The other three prisoners. all adjudged
guilty. were each fined s. In default they
were committed to Jail for six days.
Among the forfeitures was a man who
peddles CLAIMS about NJ street Saturday
nights. who finds patrons among the
crowd the police are doing their utmost to
break up. According to the authorities
this vender persistently takes his post in
the gutter. near these gatherings of wom-
en- and men. In the hope Of making sales.
The police say he has reaped a small for
tune during the summer. The man was
arrested Saturday night charged with vio-
latinS the push-cart regulations.
Since the disorderly assembly campaign
began In Georgetown three weeks ago the
total arrests number about $50. At least
Is per cent have forfeited collateral.
The action OF the police, although 1t has
not entirely broken UP the loafing and
boisterous conduct along NJ street, has
greatly reduced It, 1t is expected that
within comparatively short time the OBJ
noxious conditions will be eliminated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-07
WEATHER FORECAST.
Fair and Slightly Cooler Tonight;
Tuesday Fair, Northwest Winds.

Tuesday Fair, Northwest Winds.
For the District of Columbia, fair and
slightly cooler tonight. Tuesday fair;
light to fresh north to northwest winds.
Within the last twenty-four hours
showers fell in the lower lake region, the
Ohio valley. the north Atlantic states,
extensive area of rains has developed on
the Pacific slope.
The temperature has fallen in the lake
region and the upper Mississippi valley.
and 1t has risen In the northwestern
states.
The indications point to generally fair
weather in the eastern and southern
states during the next thirty-sx hours,
except that local showers are probable
in central and southern Florida.
The temperature will be slightly lower
in the interior Of the middle Atlantic
states tonight. and it will rise in the lake
region and the upper Ohio valley Tues
day.
The winds along the New England
coast will be fresh northwest and west:
on the middle Atlantic coast light to
fresh northerly; on the south Atlantic
coast light to fresh north to northeast ::
on the lower lakes light to fresh north
erly. shifting to southwesterly Tuesday.
Steamers departing today for European
ports will have fresh northwest and west
winds and generally fair weather to the
Grand Banks.
The following heavy precipitation un
inches, has been reported during the past
twenty-four hours: Atlantic City. los;
Jacksonville. LIB; Brownsville. 1.22
During the twenty-four hours hiding 8
am. Sunday: Washington, 3.02; Raleigh.
3.06; Atlantic City. POS; Philadelphia.
2.1o; Cape May. 1.24: Richmond. 2O2:
Ashev1lle, 1.6O: Lynchburg. LA: Knox
vile, LIS; Chattanooga. 1.36; <Anniston
2.S6.
Tide Tables.
Today-Low tide. 1875 am. and 11:45
Tomorrow-Low tide, 1885 am; high
tide, $40 am. and $40 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today sun rose $50 am: sun sets 6:21
pm.
Tomorrow sun rises 5:36 am.
Moon sets 2:53 am. tomorrow.
The City Lights.
The city lights and naphtha lamps all
lighted by thirty minutes after sunset;
extinguishing begun one hour before sun
rise. All arc and incandescent lamps
lighted fifteen minutes after sunset and
extinguished forty-five minutes before
sunrise.
Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPERS FERRY. September THE
Potomac is clear and the Shenandoah
slightly muddy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-07
PICNIC AT su1TLAND PARK.
Tournament and Ball for BENEFIT {
st. Iruatius' Church.

st. Ignatius' Church.
A gathering In Suitland Park. Prince
George county, Nd. Of tho members Of
st. Ignatius' Church Of Oxon Hill, Prince
George county, Nd. who are enjoying q
country picnic. to be followed this after
noon by a tournament and ball. is an
event in which the Catholic people Of
Anacostia and the adjacent part Of Mary
land are taking a great deal Of interest
today.
The AFFAIR is an annual one on the part
Of the members Of st. Ignatius' parish.
A large band Of music Is In attendance,
dancing Is being carried on. and tho
Maryland pensioners who are on the
from Anacostia and vicinity. from which
place a line of conveyances is In opera
ton for the accommodation Of those Wis
ting the resort. The riding In the tour
The coronation ball will take place at 8
o'clock this evening. Many amusements
have been provided for the guests. and
tho festivities will continue until mid
night.
Prizes will be awarded as follows to the
successful knights: Twelve dollars to the
first. 50 to the second, So to the third
The chief marshal is ]. Henry Kirby;
aids. Benson Mcdaniel, s. Baker Cox.
orator Of the day. James c.. Rogers:
orator of the evening. Joseph c. Mat
tingly The judges are Victor Boyer,
Clement H. Brooke. George w. Hardy.
Thomas Dean. 8. S. Adams, John +.
Fisher. Thomas ]. Moore and John w.
Fowler. jr. The committee on knights
J. Henry Kirby. Joseph c. MattingIy, G.
Horatio Shannon, 8. B. Cox and Lam
bert Ware. The committee on arrange
ments-J. Herbert Gibbons. chairman:
BENJAMIN Randall Adam weschIar
Clement Brooke. J. Henry Kirby, Brooke
Ridgeway. Joseph c. Mattingly, Edward
Dyer, Grafton Smithson. John McNey.
Emanuel Fowler. Baker Cox. Richard
Delozier, James A. Heiskell. William
Cusack, Thomas Dennison, Bernard Cox
James Flaherty. Augusta Brooke, G. Ho-
ratio Shannon. ]. Boeckler. ]. ]. Cornell
Clarence Mattingly. Jessie L. Heiskell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-07
Taft and Sherman Endorsed.

committee Of the New York Republican
State Club. held recently at the Karl
shein, Winthrop Heights the home of
William C. Conner. a committee was ap-
pointed to draft resolutions indorsing
TAFT and Sherman for President and Vice
President.
Campaign work was planned and COM
Of a political nature will be assigned to
members not in government service
The executive committee of the club is
composed of William c. Conner. presi-
dent; John D. Stanton. vice president:
Fred e. johnson. secretary: William r.
Kennedy. treasurer; Charles H. Treat,
Edward J. Cantwell. John Bullough Mid
dleton Smith. George w. McMorrts, AL
bert H. King and James B. Robinson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-07
HANGS HERSELF TO TREE.
Colored Woman Had Been Suffering
From Insomnia.

committed suicide by hanging herself to
a tree in Lovers lane" near Massa-
chusetts avenue northwest extended. The
body was discovered about 1890 o'clock
yesterday morning by Augustus Stewart.
Q Georgetown painter, while on his way
to church.
He was walking toward Massachusetts,
avenue when he noticed something hang
ing from a limb Of a tree. and running
forward he discovered the body Of the
woman. He notified the police of the
seventh precinct, who cut the body down.
The patrol wagon Of that precinct took
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-07
No City in the World

Has SO many readers of newspaper advertising as
Men and women read ads religiousy and respond to
the advertised bargains Immediately.
In this respect this city is unique for merchants
elsewhere will tell you that direct and immediate
turns are scarcely noticeable.
If you would get your share of the patronage be
represented in The Evening and Sunday Star with
the large successful stores whose ads sought for
and who never let up.
Use the same efforts to attract trade they use
It's a good time to clean house"-elminate
broken lots, ends of lines-and dispose of goods
which no longer being carried.
Your profits may be somewhat reduced, but you
will be doing businessmen tagging behind.
Think it overt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-07
Reports Loss of Jewelry and Clothing

Amanda Holcomb OF 1918 9Th street
northwest reported to the police this
morning that quantity of jeweiry and
clothing had been stolen from her home
some time since July % last. The missing
articles are a plain gold ring. valued at
So gold neck chain. valued at IS: Ma
sonic pin. valued at so: pair OF gold
earrings with four rubies in each. valued
at 81: a breastpin. set with rhinestones,
valued at IS; a lady's coat, valued at s..
and a small leather satchel, valued at So.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-07
Bethesda Dairyman Dead.

Frank Hill. Washington dairyman. of
Bethesda. Md. died at his home last
Wednesday. after a long illness. The fu-
neral was held from the home Of his
mother near Bethesda. Rev. G. w. Nc
Cullough. Rev Thomas Campbell and
Rev. DR.. Furnoy conducting the last rites.
His mother, four sisters and a brother
survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-07
Held for Appropriating %.

Central ONCE Detectives Evans and
O'Dea today arrested q man, giving his
name as Edward G. Carrick Of 1921 9th
street northwest on a charge Of the lar
ceny Of So from s. Bedford, OF sos C
street northwest. The police say Bedford
had employed Carick as q salesman and
the prisoner appropriated the money to
his own use. He will be given hearing
in the Police Court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-07

The Night Watchmen's Protective Asso-
citation has arranged to give a luncheon
complimentary to its members and friends
at Eagles Hall, 9Th and e streets. We'd
nesday afternoon. The hall will be prettiIy
decorated and the women members Of tho
organization will serve the luncheon aft
ernoon and evening. The committee in
charge Is composed Of e. ". Phillips, w.
II. Groves and J. p. Cochran.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-07
Death of Seaman Parker.

The Navy Department is informed that
George S. Parker, a seaman attached to
the battleship Nebraska OF the Atlantic
fleet, died Of pneumonia on the hospital
ship Relief on the 31st instant. The news
came by cable from Thursday Island In
the lower Pacific. Mr.. George T. Parker
of YOUNGSTOWN n. Y, father of the young
man, has been notified Of his death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-07
Luncheon for Night Watchmen.

Moses 18th annual Sept. sale.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-07
Naval Movements.

The battleships Maine and Alabama
have arrived at Suez. the battleship New
Hampshire at Tompkinsville, N. Y. the
cruiser Des Moines at Puerto Cortez. the
sunboat Wolverine at Detroit. the collier
Abarenda at Bradford. the battleship
Montana at Hampton roads. the gunboat
Marietta at Portsmouth, n. H.: the pat
tIeship Mississippi at Provincetown, the
tug Uncas at New York and the cruiser
yankee ar Neur Bedford
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-07

For the District of Columbia, fair and
slightly cooler tonight. Tuesday fair;
light to fresh north to northwest winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-07
Lawyers Briefs

WE INTEND TO MERIT YOUR TRADE AND
confidence by doing good work only at fair
prices. -
REALTY CONSTRUCTION & REPAIR co.
901 G st. NV.
Phone Main $3.50.
Montana news. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-191?, 1908-09-24
SOCIALISTS OF CARBON NOMIN-
ATE CANDIDATES.

The socialists OF Carbon county
held their convention at Red Lodge
last Tuesday evening. at which they
nominated a full county ticket with
the exception of county attorney and
superintendent of schools, for which
there We're no aspirants. The follow
Ing Is n list OF candidates nominated:
State senator. John l.. Maryott; repre-
sentative. John Peters; sheriff, Ross r..
Patton: clerk and recorder, Peter
Pratton; clerk and recorder, Jess
Beans: treasurer. John Massow; as
SCISSOR, That Middlesworth; commits
sioner, slx-year term, Nathan Smeth-
crst; surveyor, David Lay; public nd-
ministrator. John Holland; coroner,
B. l.. Gunnery; Justice of the peace,
Rod Lodge township, NJ. II. Lucas and
q. w. Barkdell; Justice OF the peace,
Rosebud township, J. H. Day
Montana news. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-191?, 1908-09-24
CHALLENGE TO REPUBLICANS

q. Helena, Montana,
OF
this the first
at
a n commits
the
which
the
which
I'm the
and which
especially obnoxIou to orga
andm
era
In
Socialist challenge
Socialist
associate justice OF the supreme court
Furthermore pledge myself to send
socialism ana OF repubhcanls
pror to the o ~
socialist
of
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Montana news. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-191?, 1908-09-24

candidate a freight train cut into the
meeting.
Candidate Dobs was introduced by
Harry Parker, manager OF the train.
Debs said in part:
ION behalf Of the Red Special
return 60 you all the deepest thanks
for your loyalty and for the magnifi-
cent reception you have accorded us.
I regret the lateness of the hour. This
is really the first stop at which we
have failed to keep our appointment.
the power of mere words to express.
We feel deeply the warmth of the
welcome extended to a carload of 'un-
desirable citizens
Year Marks Epoch.
I'VE are here in the interest of a
national party and an international
movement. This year is to mark an
epoch in that it will bring the awak-
enlng of the working class. You
should have seen the demonstrations
that have been accorded us ever since
we left Chicago. A few years ago
the smallest hall was too large for a
socialist meeting; now the largest is
too small.
II wish to call your attention to the
two old parties-the too old parties,
might well say" Here the speaker
arraigned the democratic and the re-
publican parties and their principles I'm
language that evoked the highest en-
thusiasm from his audience, who fire.
quently interrupted him with applause.
attempting to deceive the working
class and that neither one had ANY
use for the man that works"
There is a new spirit in the land.
continued Mr.. Debs. This spirit Is
not satisfied with talks on the tariff.
bank deposits and railroad rate regula-
tion. What the working people in
town and country want to know is
how they are to secure the full prod
uct OF their efforts, eliminating profit.
interest and rent. There is machinery
enough and land enough to abolish
poverty and give all the beautiful
things OF life TO all instead Of to the
few as at present. Our trip through
the rural districts has proved that the
farmers realize they are exploited by
private ownership of the railways,
which are public highways. As re-
suit they are ready to take their place
beside the workers in city shop and
factory"
He stated that the Socialist party
was never as strong as today and said
that 5000 men and women were to-
day spreading the propaganda
throughout every state and territory
in thPcountry. He placed both parties
in the same category, saying that there
was absolutely no difference between
them
lie termed the working classes
horny headed" as well as horny
handed" and rebuked the working
men OF the country for not asserting
their rights. First you were slaves,
Montana news. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-191?, 1908-09-24
Red Special Ditched
i'm MOntana
Northern Pacific Employees Given Orders to De-
lay DebS' DateS...Fearful of Tremendous
Socialist Sentiment in State.

Tho capitalist politicians in this
borough of the Amalgamatcd Copper
company have given the greatest dem
onstration of their fear of the social
list spirit that characterizes the work
ing class in Montana that ever was
seen in a presidential campaign in this
state. The entire series OF Montana
dates was practically ruined so far as
the program was concerned by what
Debs uneauivocally declared was pre-
meditated intent" After Wallace,
Idaho. was left behind. the Special"
was pulled off on 10 every switch and
sidetrack to wait for every train on
the line apparently. was put behind
freight trains and gravel trains. was
given old engines and ieaky boilers,
and everything done that a robbing
corporation could do to take money
for service bargained and paid for,
and fail TO perform the service.
Late nj Missoula.
The special arrived i'm Missoula
Thursday night at $40 o'clock, FIVE
hours behind schedule time. All
through the afternoon hundreds wait
ed at the depot to welcome the presi-
dental candidate OF the Socialist
A. .af "A
and Duncan of Butte mounted a bag
gage truck and spoke to the assembled
crowd for several hours. When the
Special" pulled in over 5000 were at
the depot.
Disturbances In Yards
BY the time that Debs was ready to
make his address "a crowd that
stretched out into the darkness far out
of the faint glimmer of the tail lights
OF the special and beyond the compass
of the voice OF the socialist leader.
had gathered. Just as the speaker
was about to begin a passenger train
cut his audience In two and he was
forced to wait almost 20 minutes. Said
Debs:
This is the first time In almost
three weeks of unceasing travel that
we have been more than a minute be-
hind our schedule at any stop. IL Is
q great disappointment to me that the
Red Special could not get into Mis-
souia this afternoon on its regular
time. We have been subject to most
disgusting delays since leaving Wal
lace, where spoke 35 minutes To
tremendous crowd. Gravel trains.
freight trains. cattle trains and
construction trains seemed to have
right-of-way over us today and we
have spent half the time on sidetracks
this afternoon. ] am also very sorry
that this passenger train tNo. 9, which
had followed the special into the
yards) had To cut me off from my au-
dience. The trip has been very sue
cessful. Everywhere the crowds have
been much larger that four years ago
IL is on this that base my high esti-
mate of the vote to he polled by the
socialist ticket"
During the address OF the socialist