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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-10
COURT IMPOSES FINE.
Newspaper Reporter Who Objected
to Being Hustled by Policeman.

James W. Hart. a reporter employed or
one of the local morning papers, was
fined So in the> Police Court yesterday
by Judge Mullowny. Hart was charged
with disorderly conduct at fire in the
cigar store TOO d street Sunday night. The
complaining witness in the case was
Bicycle Policeman Bobo OF the first pre-
cinct. who 1t is stated. ignored the police
badge permitting reporters to go through
police lines. The conviction. 1t was stated
was based upon profanity said to have
been used by Hart toward the policeman
Bobo summoned several men as govern
ment witnesses. who testified that after
Bobo had made Hart step back OF the
fire line.s handling him roughly mean
while the latter lost his temper and used
profanity toward the policeman.
Other witnesses testified that Hart had
his badge in full view and was standing
at the gutter when Bobo approached him.
1t was declared the officer showed the
accused reporter into the gutter and the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-10
TRIAL ON MURDER CHARGE.
Albert Brown Convicted Of Staying
His Brother.

Albert Brown. colored. nineteen years
of age, was placed on trial yesterday in
Criminal Court No. 1, before Justice STAFF
ford and a jury. charged with murder In
the first degree in connection with the
death of his brother, Harvey Brown, No
vember Z last.
The testimony was intended to. prove
that the defendant November last was
beating a colored woman when the de-
ceased interfered in her behalf: that a
fight then ensued between the bnothers.
the defendant being worsted. Albert then
left the scene, declaring he would get a
pistol and even the score by shooting his
brother The brothers met, it was testi-
fed, about two hours later. when the de-
PENDANT, it is alleged, executed his threat.
Upon the conclusion Of the testimony
the case was given to the jury. and sub
seauently a verdict of murder In the hrst
de gree was returned. The prisoner was
remanded for sentence.
Attorneys B. L. Gaskins and II. L.
Thomas represent the defendant and As
sistant United States Attorney Turner is
conducting the prosecution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-10
JOCKEY VAN DUSEN
DEAD AT DALLAS

DALLAS. Tex, March 1O.-Charles
Jackson Van Dusen. the once-famous
jockey, died here Sunday. His last riding
was In Germany, where on several occa-
sions he rode for the kaiser. He was win
ner in several famous races.
Van Dusen was one of the best riders
that came out of the west in recent years.
Increasing weight made him seek pas
lures new to ply his vocation, and he
signed a contract few years ago to ride
in Germany. where on several occasions
he rode for the kaiser He returned to
this country and invested in q small
stable Of horses. which he raced with in
different success. OF quiet disposition,
forts In reducing his weight no doubt
fastened his end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-10
LEHIGH ALUMNI BANQUET.
Annual Function of the Southern
Club at Hotel Gordon.

The annual banquet of the Southern Le-
high Club was held at the Hotel Gordon
last Saturday evening. The club is COM
posed of all Lehigh men residing in Wash
ington, Baltimore and the south, and had
It's origin in this city about fifteen years
ago. The meeting was declared to be
one of the most enjoyable in years. DIR.
Henry s. Drinker. president of Lehigh
University; Mr.. Winter l.. Wilson. pro-
lessor of railroad engineering. and J.
Davis Brodhead, representative in Con-
gress from Pennsylvania. were guests of
honor. They expressed themselves as
warmly appreciative of southern hos
pitality Mr.. James w. Anderson was
POSTMASTER. A feature of the evening
was the singing of MIR. George OConnor
of this city.
Those present were: DR.. Henry s.
Drinker Representative ]. Davis Brod-
head. Winter L. Wilson. George O'Con-
nor, James w. Anderson, Ralph P. Bar
nard, Fairfax Bayard, William Bowie
Eugene c. Brown. Walter J. Douglas w.
Albert Draper. w. D. Cassin. Wallace
Damn, Robert Farnham, jr.: T. N. Gill.
jr: w. II. Hoeke, L.. N. ellis Ralph W..
Lee. Hiram d. McCaskey, Charles ].
O'Neill. E. ]. Peck, Harry s. Peyton, w.
P. Richards. Dyer Smith, w. r. Slime
metz, s. 8. Voorhees,, James A. Watson
Fritz A. Weihe. Caspar w. Haines of
Philadelphia, Paul Herman Of Sparrows
Point, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-10
JACK THONEY WILL
SIGN WITH BOSTON

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, March 1O.-JacK
Thoney, despite his persistent refusal to
sign up with the Boston American team
has finally consented to wear a Boston
uniform. and after settling up some bust
ness affairs in Cincinnati he will be in
trim to join the team when it reaches
that city.
Thoney's decision has come as the re-
suit of the persistent urging of Manager
Mcclure and the presumed promise that
the sum demanded as compensation will
be made up by either the Boston or the
Toronto club.
Thoney has no real grievance against
the Boston management; but it is thought
that his present owners believe that after
paving out over 5000 for the Eastern
League star a few hundred dollars should
not be allowed to stand in the way Of
getting his services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-10
TOWN COUNCIL MEETS.
Takoma Park Affairs Discussed at
Session Last Night.

At the regular meeting of the town
council of Takoma Park. Md. held last
evening. Mayor w. G. Plat presided. with
the following councilmen present: J. B.
Derrick. E. E. Blodgett. John Hansen.
L. R. Grabill H. E. Rogers and Town
Clerk Ben G. Davis.
The report of the treasurer for the
month Of February was submitted and
approved by the council. 1t showed re-
ceipts during that period as follows
General taxes. S3O4.S7: special taxes ce-
ment walks. $101.19: water rents, 1898 80:
permits. So; plumbers deposits, $40, max
ing a total of $7O9.56. which. with the
balance on hand. made grand total of
Sc. 26496. The expenditures during the
$51.13: sewer system. $26.63: street work
$12378: street lighting. $3.50; general ex-
penses. $1S.55: salaries. $1l5. making a
total of $36S.59. leaving balance on hand
of S2.001.37.
The council received a petition from
George F. Harris and Ellen E. Harris
requesting the Improvement Of Lincoln
avenue from Carroll avenue to the resi-
dence of the petitioners. Their request
was referred to the street committee for
recommendation and report.
The street committee was authorized to
make minor repairs to the streets and
avenues throughout the park and report
at the next meeting.
The Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
phone Company requested permission to
replace one pole at the corner Of Oak and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-10
DISTRICT VOLUNTEERS.
Joseph Z. Keefer Gives the Result
of an Inouirv

The question of the identity of the 1st
District of Columbia Volunteers in the
civil war is again being discussed Jo-
seph ]. Keefer explains that he has made
an exhaustive inquiry into the matter.
THE earliest call for troops of any de-
scription by President Lincoln" Mr..
Keefer says, was for ten companies of
District Of Columbia militia, which was
issued April 3. 1861, and for them to re-
port to Maj. Mcdowell
Pursuant to this call one company
was mustered in April 10 and eight COM
panies April IL. OF these. a good many
were too old and some Of them refused
to sign the oath of allegiance: SO no
troops had yet appeared at the War De-
partment. Soon after, April Is. another
call was made under the same law for
five companies, and on April Is for one
additional company
These were undeniably the first troops
mustered In. at any place who were to
take part In preserving the peace and wei
fare of the country. Six days after this
President Lincoln issued his first procla-
nation for troops from the states. And
the records of the war Office show that
the soldiers Of the District of Columbia
were way in advance of any others COM
Ing into the service Of the United States.
To go into the history of the state troops
Is unnecessary.
According to the War Department, on
page 321 of series 1, volume 81. part l, oc-
ours the order of Simon Cameron, Sec
rotary of War. dated April 8. 1861. call
ling for ten companies to be mustered in
under Maj. Mcdowell.
1.-The first company which was present
ed to the War Department under this call
was Capt. John r. Smead's. and. as only
twenty-four privates offered themselves.
they were declined, a number Of that
company resigning at the last moment
rather than go into service.
THE second company to put In an ap-
pearance at the war Office to really mean
business and enlist for their country and
fight, If needed, was that under Capt.
E. C. Darlington. which was accepted,
and these were the first soldiers of the
records of the War Department, and con-
sisted of four commissioned officers. elev-
en- commissioned officers and eighty
three privates.
ION page 324 of same volume Is record
ed where the same Maj. Mcdowell April
IL mustered in Capt. Towers company.
also Capt. Kelly's and Capt. Nally's, and
April II ten recruits were added to these
companies. making total OF GIT SOL
diers.
.'The honors must be placed where they
belong. to the company Of Capt. E.. c.
Darlington, as being the first soldiers OF
the war Of 1861
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-10
RESIsTs THE DEMAND.
Mr.. Belmont Contests Suit Brought
by His Former Butler.

One phase of the servant problem, as
it applies to Washington, was solved yes
terday. when Perry Belmont. millionaire.
Of 1901 18th street northwest won a
victory in civil suit and firmly estab-
lished the fact that a servant absent
without leave may be discharged with
pay, not for the full period for which
services have been engaged. be it a week
or month. but for the actual time he
or she has worked. The victory came
in a suit instituted before Judge Samuel
c. Mills in the justice of the peace court,
by Jules Petry, butler, who sought to
recover So from Mr.. Belmont. 1t was
alleged that Petry was hired by Mr.. Bel
mont January ID at the rate of $40 a
month. and, although he met most of
the requirements of the position. he de-
veloped a habit of absenting himself with
out leave He was dismissed by his en-
ployer February 1. and was paid at the
time SO for one-half months services.
His demand for payment for the full
month was refused.
Upon the advice of William Jennings
Bryan the second. who used to be George
Heanult until the Maryland legislature.
by special enactment, authorized him to
adopt the pseudonym synonymous of sill
VeT-tOnSueU OTdtOfy, retry entered sui
for the balance of what he claimed was
his months wages. When the case was
called for a hearing yesterday Mr.. Bel
mont appeared in court with Attorney
Wilton J. Lambert. and the statement was
made that the suit would be contested.
Mr.. Belmont, it was declared, had re-
ceived information of unjust demands
frequently made by disgruntled servants.
to which employers, rather than face
the notoriety incident to a suit, would
submit. Mr.. Belmont did not testify,
though ready to do so. Attorney Lam
bert raised the contention that servant
who is discharged for absenting himself
from the premises of his employer with
out permission has no right in law to
recover money other than that actually
earned.
Judge Mills, in deciding the case in
favor of the defendant. not only upheld
Mr.. Lambert's stand. but commented Sc
verely upon the conduct of the class of
servants who make rich people their
prey He said his decision was supported
by the rulings of numerous courts in
the country, though a similar issue had
never before been brought to trial in the
District of Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-10
Otto Flickinger Held on Charge Of
Assaulting Rene de Serviere.

Otto Flickinger Held on Charge OF
Assaulting Rene de Serviere.
Otto Flickinger formerly an instructor
in the Beritz school, was before Judge
Kimball Of the Police Court yesterday for
preliminary hearing on charge of as
sault with intent to kill Rene c. de
Serviere, formerly assistant superintend
ent of the same school, the evening of
February II last. Only three witnesses
were heard. The prisoner was held in
5000 bond for the action Of the grand
jury. In default he was remanded to
jail.
De Serviere testified that the night
of the assault, shortly after IL o'clock. he
was walking up the hall of the school on
his way to his room when he noticed the
door of a closet close by standing ajar.
He started to Investigate, upon hearing a
noise on the inside. and, as he opened the
door, Flickinger jumped out. clad in his
shirt sleeves and armed with hunting
knife. Without word Of warning the
witness stated, Flickinger stabbed at him.
and in attempting to ward of the blow
the knife struck in the right arm going
entirely through.
De Serviere then stated that he atempt-
ed to run away from his assailant. but the
latter grabbed him about the body and
plunged the knife repeatedly into his
body. one of the cuts severely injuring
the apex of the left lung After Flick
niger stabbed him in the chest, the wit
ness stated, he called for help and
Crossing Policemen McCravy and Creamer
responded.
The other witnesses were the two police-
men who testified to hearing de Serviere's
cries for assistance, and the arrest of
Flickinger. Before taking Flickinger to
the station house. the policemen stated
both men were removed to the Emergency
Hospital. where 1t was seen that de Ser
Were was seriously injured and Flickinger
was badly bitten in the left hand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-10
Practice in Morning and Game
in Afternoon.
REGULARS WIN AGAIN
Delehanty Reported Yesterday and
Will Play Today.
Foul Costs Aunt Rose Victory
Good Golf at Pinehurst.
Bowling Battles.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

EpcciaI Dispatch to The Star.
GALVESTON. Tex, March follower
ing skies and a slight drop in temperature
made conditions not quite so agreeable
yesterday. but nevertheless Cantillon and
his followers worked to advantage. Fore
noon work was devoted to bunting and
infield practice. All the pitchers worked
an the first turn. while the slow and fast
batters tried to drop the ball all over the
infield. Chief Joe stood behind the slabs
men and directed operations. Men who
were slow in bunting were worked over and
over again, while the quicker ones had
an easier time. 1t developed that Free
imam, who bats from the offside Of the
plate. is quite handy on laying down
puzzlers that bother the battery men.
Half an hour was given over to the in
1ielders while the pitchers worked off on
the side with their receivers.
For the afternoon the feature was
four-inning tussle between the Regulars
and Colts, the former winning by a score
of to O. Smith and Street for the Regu-
lars and Keely and Kahoe for the Colts
were the artillerymen. A difficult catch
in deep center by Case Patten. who per-
formed with the juveniles. nearly broke
up the game.
If the weather is hot again this after
noon. indications promise, full nine
inning game is to be played
Second Baseman Jim Delehanty got in
yesterday afternoon from Ormond. Fla,
where he has been spending the winter
and incidentally earning few shekels
playing cooI-weather base ball.
He looks brown and hardy and is ready
for the starters bell now. He was due
here Sunday. but missed his train out
of the Crescent city the night before
and he took the chance to see the Ath-
,letics and Pelicans clash Sunday after
noon. He stopped over for a few hours
in Houston yesterday to visit Brother Joe,
who is performing with the Cardinals.
Altizer is not a bit miffed at being sup
planted al first. II may not prove to be
the best third baseman in the world, but
I'm going to play that bag for all that
] am capable Of" argues David the wise.
Warner and Patten joined in the work
this morning. Jack is spare of frame
as ever while Case looks about normal.
Most of the Nationals witnessed 1.-THE
Man the Box in which Max Figman
is starring. from boxes at the Grand last
night. This is a well-known comedy of
high life in Washington and a Star re-
porter is one of the central figures. Man
ager Morton, who extended the courte-
sizes. is an old resident of the National
capital.
No word has yet been received from
McGraw about dates on the 21st and 22d.
Fort Worth has the Giants next Saturday
and Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-10
New Hampshire Association Meets.

The New Hampshire Association en-
joyed a double program last evening at
w. c. T. q. Hall. $40 9th street. Two
speakers addressed the society. Judge
Edgar Aldrich told of the illustrious men
Of old New Hampshire and OF the big
meeting. composed mostly of notable
New Hampshire men. held In 1649 In the
old Fitchburg station just before 1t was
ready for service. and which lasted from
o'clock in the afternoon until late at
night.
The other speaker was c. G. Abbot.
who gave a description Of his part in an
astronomical expedition to Flint Island,
400 miles northeast Of Tahiti, to make
observations of an eclipse.
Mrs Packard rendered a piano solo. At
the close of the meeting refreshments
were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-10
BASE BALL NOTES.

In the reports from the southern base
ball training grounds the good old term
"crockery whip" is again climbing on to
the caravansary.
The Pirates will get their usual trip to
Atlantic City this summer. Dates nave
been arranged at the famous resort for
the Pittsburgers for August II and IL.
wild Bill Donovan is the first Detroit
player to join the hospital list. He sprain-
ed bis ankle in practice on Saturday.
Charlie Chech is sure of an ail-year job
with Cleveland There are many base ball
experts who say that Cincinnati made a
serious mistake in allowing Chech to go.
Poor Bobby Wallace, the st. Louis short
stop, will have to struggle along hence
forth with almost the attenuated income
of United States senator.
Pirates this season it won't be on ac-
count OF salary disagreement. Wagner
has been told to fill in his own contract.
-hortstop Beach. who was secured from
Amherst College by the Baltimore Eastern
League team. has decided not to play pro-
REASONABLY, and has SO notified Manager
Dunn.
Manager McGraw says that Mike Donlin
has violated no la~ and does not have
to be reinstated. OF course. Donlin will
play with the Giants, but it looks as
though it will be after the national COM
mission lifts the suspension.
Connie Mack, manager of the Athletics,
has written from New Orleans asking Ed
die Collins to report at the Crescent city
soon as he is able. Collins is laying
off in order TO give his arm a rest.
Socks Seybold the hard hitting outfield-
er of the Athletics. who was injured while
sliding to a base at New Orleans Friday,
is believed not to be seriously hurt He
is now in the hospital, but hopes to be out
In day or two.
The Cardinals have purchased First
Baseman Jack Flynn from Toronto The
Leaves had no place for Flynn and dis
posed of his services for 81, 800.
The Americans in Paris have missed
their national game The longing to see
real old-fashioned game of base ball
has resulted in the organization of the
athletic Club of Paris. Base ball is the
ultimate object of this club
The last shot that the Highlanders re-
ceived when they left New York for At
Can be purchased in Atlanta under the
new prohibition law. One sarcastic in
dividual remarked that it was a pity
the law had not been in force last year
but he was content with that and did not
elaborate further.-New York Herald
According to an early morning dispatch
from Little Rock, ii is to be Capt" Rob
ert tnglau5 o" the Boston Americans
again this year. Bob remained captain
of the nine last season after he was re-
placed by Mcguire as manager, but not
until a few days ago was there much tall
of his being reappointed. MCGUIRE figured
on starting without captain. or having
Jimmy Barrett look after things on the
field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-10
TRAVIS IN FORM
ON PlNEHURST LINKS

PINEHURST, n. c., March 10.-Walter
J. Travis yesterday completed three
weeks golfing here with a brilliant medal
round of TO- This is the best amateur
effort of the season and one that the pro-
fessonals have not thus far excelled. The
card:
Out .... 5 2 3 3 ia
lln........... 3 5 3 $3.50
The score was made in a best ball
match against Allen Lard Of Washington
and w. r. Simonds of New York. Mr..
Travis won by up and 3 to play.
Previous to this Mr.. Travis, playing
with G. b. Fownes of Pittsburg in q best
ball match. defeated Allan Lard and War
rem h. Wood by l up. The best ball of
the winning pair was 90, while the losers
required II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-10
To Pull Off Boxing Match.

A fifteen-round bout is to be pulled off
on the outskirts of this city between
Eddie Crowley of Georgetown and Buck
Talbert of the Navy Yard on the evening
of March Is. Both men are training hard
for the battle and each is confident of get
ting the decision or a knockout. AS pre-
liminary Bobbie Baker and Tommy Ward
are to fight six rounds to decision.
There will also be battle royal in which
click Brown, the big colored fighter of
the District. will take part. Tickets have
already been put sale at several res
taurants about the city and it Is expected
a large crowd will be in attendance.
The management has arranged for
buses to leave 10th and E streets north
west to convey the sports to the battle
ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-10

latter demonstrated, at the same time ex-
hibiting his badge. The policeman ignored
1t. and. as stated by others. Hart lost his
temper.
In announcing the verdict the court said
there seemed little doubt of a complete
misunderstanding on both sides. but that
in view of the uncontradicted testimony
relative to the use Of profanity on the
part of the newspaper man he would have
to find a verdict of guilty.
The fact that the reporters badge was
displayed was corroborated by the other
reporters and by policemen present at
the fire, the testimony being that the
badge was pinned to the lapel Of his
coat
Maj Sylvester said this morning he
was having an investigation made of the
conduct of Policeman Bobo for the pur-
pose of determining whether the police
man ignored the badge. If 1t is found
that he did not give the badge proper
consideration he. will be cited to appe ar
before the trial board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-10

M. Askitis. the chief dragoman of the
Greek consulate general in Saloniki. Tur.
key. was shot to death by an unknown
man on the streets Of that city Saturday
The crime is attributed to the Bulgarian.
Macedonian committee.