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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-31
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Court Continues Restraining Order
Against District.

Justice Gould. in Equity Court No. ..
today continued until further notice the
temporary restraining order against the
District of Columbia. the Commissioners
and assessor. to prevent the publication
for sale of the service pipes and meters
OF the Washington Gas Light Company
AMI the Georgetown Gas Light Company.
1t was claimed that the companies had
been assessed an additional ST 0OO.O 600 and
$4,000. respectively. for these pipes and
meters. and We're in default for failure to
pay the tax levied on the increased as
sessment.
1t IL understood that counsel agreed to
the order, 1t being decided to await the
disposition of the court in the matter of
confirming the report of Auditor Payne
on the application of the Georgetown
Gas Light Company for power to increase
it's capital stock. In that report the
auditor excluded the service pipes and
meters as an element of value in the as
certainment of the cash value of the com
panys plant. To this the company took
exception. and the matter is being held
in allowance until the action of the Dis
trict Court of Appeals in the petition for
prohibition against the Washington
Gas Light Company Is announced. The
decision of the appellate court is expected
next Tuesday.
The companies are represented by At
torneys r. Ross Perry e. Son, r. H.
Goldsborough. G. Thomas Dunlop, Wilton
]. Lambert and Edward Mclean. Cor
poration Counsel Thomas appeared for
the District.
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COME TO A CLOSE.
Carnation Society and American
Breeders' Association Adjourn.

The fourth annual convention of the
American Breeders Association and the
accompanying seventeenth annual con-
vention Of the American Carnation So
ciety came to an end simultaneou last
night, the former with a final session in
the National Rifles Armory and the lat
ter with a banquet at Rauscher's. A
joint session of the two bodies was held
in the armory yesterday afternoon and
papers on carnation breeding were read
by J. B. Norton Of Cornell University and
C.. w. Ward Of Queens. N Y. II. ]. Web
Der addressed the Breeders Association
last night on the subject. Gaps In Our
Knowledge Of Heredify."
Resolutions we're adopted urging Con-
gress and the people of the country 10 aid
In the preservation OF species. such as
the buffalo, which are in danger Of be.
coming extinct. Another resolution urges
Congress to thoroughly investigate the
question of quarantine of imported plants
and the association put itself on record as
opposing any hasty or radical action by
Congress in the establishment of such a
council. composed Of the officers Of the
association, was authorized to establish a
club rate for admission to membership.
and to publish an association organ, to
be known as THE American Breeders
Magazine, whenever the financial condi-
ton Of the association will warrant the
expense.
The American Carnation Society will
meet in Indianapolis next year and the
American Breeders Association will prob
ably meet in Chicago.
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Repairs to River Tugs.

The tug Rosahe of the Smoot fleet has
been withdrawn from sand-towing work
on the river and is laid up al the wharf
foot of Princess street, Alexandria. to be
given an overhauing. The tug Is to be
fitted with a new and roomy pilot house
and other improvements will be made to
her that will add much to her appea rance
The ma chinery of the tug will also it is
stated, be given general overhauing be-
fore she is ready to return to service witt,
the sand and gravel barge towing on the
river
The little tug d. NJ. Key of the Tay Tor
fleet, which has been lying out Of service
at the wharf foot of 10th street for a
month, is receiving q general overhaulins
of her engine and is having other repair
work done to her under the supervision OF
Capt. A. J. Taylor, her managing owner.
AS soon as the spring business begins on
the river the Key will be put in service
Just now there is but little work for the
tugs. particularly about the harbor, as
the arrivals of vessels are few.
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AGGRAVATED Assault Charged.

Edward Rooney was sent to Jail for
six months today by Judge kimball OF
the Police Court. charged with viciously
assaulting Milton Walling. an emaciated
white man. at ~ street and Pennsylva-
MIA avenue last night. II was stated
the assault was made because Walline
refused to purchase a. pencil for 10 cents
Witnesses testified that Rooney after
Walling's refusal to make the deal. struck
him In the face several times with his
fist, knocking him to the sidewalk and
then kicked him. In falling Walling
struck the side of his head upon the
curb. cutting a deep cash in his scalp
and rendering him unconscious! He was
removed to thee Emergency Hospital,
where his wounds were dressed. Rooney
was arrested by Special Policeman Lana
han.
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National Union Elections.

At meeting of the District Of Column
bia Cabinet of the National Union last
evening at Scottish Rite Hall. 1907 G
street. the, following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: John D. Biddis,
president: Frank E. Ferguson. vice presi-
dent; John r. Newman. speaker; James
A. Healy. ex-president: J. E. Borland.
secretary: Thomas B. Lear. treasurer:
Elmer Johnson. chaplain: John r. Bur-
dine. usher: William b. Green. sergeant
alarms: J. NJ. Kemper, doorkeeper: trus-
tees. Rev. Charles Alvin Smith. Charles
7. Miller. Joseph f. Cotton. The cere-
mony Of installation. which followed. was
performed by Jesse 3. X. Lee. presi-
dent Of Mckinley Couacil. No. 992. Ad-
dresses were made by John D. Biddis,
P. M. kennerly, F. E. Ferguson. Will
liam D. Leissler. Joseph f. Cotton. Viii
c. Ford. Al E. Riddle, w. B. Green.
Leonard Nachman. John r. Newman. J.
E. Borland. Elmer Johnson. J. M. KEN
per. A. Girouard. John c. Rinehart. Jesse
B. X. Lee. William G. Belts. John T. Bur-
dine, James p. Burrill. ". w. Chase,
Thomas B. Lear. B. Pickman Mann, H.
J. Redfeld. Charles II. Squier. ]. Elliot
Wright.
A reception is to be rendered the presi-
dent Of the cabinet by the National
Union Club Friday evening, February Z.
The National Union Immediate Relief
Association at a meeting last Wednes-
day evening at 9O2 G street elected off,
GERS as follows: J. B. Austin, president;
James F. Huguley. vice president. and
w. r. Carver. secretary and treasurer.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.

John Johnson. colored. who STYLED him
s0f ''the instigator. proprietor and
bouncer" of the Rainy Day Club. 1342 S
street raided by the police last Sunday
afternoon. was hailed before Judge Null
lCwny Of the Police Court and entered
4 plea. of guilty To the charge of run
ring an unlicensed bar. He was fined $3.50
with three months in the workhouse in de-
fault.
EdWard,A. Gibbs. forty wears old. Of -
Quincy street northeast, while mounted on
a bicycle was in a collision with q wagon
ar the Intersection of North Capitol stree
and Florida avenue. Gibbs thrown
10 the ground and in falling his head
struck, rendering him unconscious. He
was removed TO the Homeopathic Hospi-
tai. where il was said his injuries are not
OF a serious nature
Inspector Boardman has received an
anonymous letter written in the hand
writing Of a woman. telling the au-
Thorities that it would be advisable fol
them not to continue looking for col
o-cd man or band of coiored men as the
ones responsible for the Reid murder
but to concentrate their efforts in search
ing for a white man. The writer init
mated that the deed was committed by
A white man. and the motive was re-
Nenge.
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SIX SUDDEN DEATHS
REPORTS MADE TO CORONER
HEWITT YESTERDAY.

Six sudden deaths were reported to
Coroner hewitt yesterday, but in no case
was an inquest deemed necessary. Two
deaths were reported to have occurred in
one house. the unfortunate ones being
twin children of Lena Crawford. colored,
of ISL l. street northwest The twins
died shortly after they were born and the
coroner was called upon to give certiti-
ca tes of death because there had been no
physician in attendance.
Wallace Stewart. colored. seventy-five
years of age, was found dead in bed at
his home in Burrville Yesterday. He had
been complaining recently. but his death
was unexpected. He had suffered a stroke
of paralysis. the coroner learned. and a
certificate was given accordingly.
Another case which called for the serv-
ices of the coroner was the death of Susie
Williams. colored. thirty-two years of age.
VINO died at her home, le1o h street
alley southwest. A certificate OF death
from natural causes was given. and the
authorities were requested to bury the
body.
Edward l. McClelland. fifty years of
ags was found dead in bed in his room. at
AL G street northwest. about o clock last
evening His body was discovered by
one of the occupants of the house. The
police were notified and they summoned
the coroner After the necessary death
certificate had been given an undertaken
was summoned to take charge of the re-
mains.
Charles Schnebel. sixty-three years of
age who lived at 521 Florida avenue
northwest died suddenly last night about
$3.50 O'Clock. He became Ill on the street
and was assisted to drug store at
Florida avenue and 18th street. HIS con-
dition was SO critical that he was hurried
TO Freedmens Hospital, but he died
shortly after reaching the institution. A
certificate of death from natural causes
was given and the body was removed
to the fate home of Mr.. Schnebel Heart
failure caused his death.
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Rescue During a Gale.

The rescue of Capt. s. F. Middleton. his
wife and baby and n grown son from the
sinking barge Mascot in Chesapeake bay
in a bowling gale Sunday night last was
accomplished with much difficulty by
Keeper William Shawn and his assistant
o. the Thin.ole light. off Old Point. Keeper
Shawn, who was on watch at the light,
heard the cries Of Mrs. Middleton above
the gale. With his assistant he nut out
from the lighthouse in boat TO the aid
Of the distressed, and near the sinking
barge found them In a twelve foot fiat
bottom batteau. over which the seas were
breaking every minute. filling it with
water. With much difficulty they We're
taken into the lighthouse boat and safely
carried to The light. where they were made
as comfortable as possible. Later they
were taken off the light by the tug b.
hernia. The sunken barge Mascot was in
port here with a cargo of coal less than a
month ago.
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SEPARATE BRANCH FORMED.
Colored Temperance People Organize
W. C. T. q. Of Their Own.

As a result OF an impression among
the members OF the local colored branches
OF the ". c. T. L. that they were not
wanted in the District Union representa-
tives OF the colored unions met last
night in the Nineteenth Street Baptist
Church and organized colored District
w. c. T. L. All the colored> branches
who have been active recently, number
ing from six to ten. sent delegates.
The officers of the new union are:
President. Mrs. Sterling n. Brown: vice
president. Rosetta L. Lawson. a national
organizer: corresponding secretary. Miss
Ella NJ. Boston: recording secretary. Miss
Fleming: treasurer. Mrs. Wood: secretary
of the VS., Mrs. Maria Jones; leader
Of the Loyal Temperance Legion, Miss
Wilson.
All of the colored branches have with
drawn, it is declared. from the District
organization. which included both white
and colored societies. Lincoln Temple,
". c. 7. L.. sent its formal withdraw
to Mrs. Clinton Smith, District president,
TWO days ago. The other coored branches
withdrew by allowing their membership
to lapse through non-payment of dues
Those who are back of the organization
Of the colored District union maintain
that. while no formal action was taken
by the regular District union asking the
colored societies to withdraw, that body
gave indications that such action was
desired They say that the subject was
discussed at a reception given to dele
gates Of the colored unions by white
member appointed to take up the matter.
Members of the colored Lincoln Temple
branch say that resolution appeared on
the minutes OF the District Union some
time ago stating that the union felt that
the time had come for the colored
branches to form a union of their own
Upon these actions. it is stated. Lincoln
Temple branch based its decision to with
draw.
In speaking of the withdrawal of Lin
coin Temple branch. Mrs. Clinton Smith,
president of the District Union. declared
there had been no expression of a wish
that the colored branch should with
draw, and that she knew Of no reason
why the members of the branch should
get the idea that it's withdrawal was de-
sired by the District Union
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WAGON AND CAR COLLIDE.
Two Men Injured, One Of Them
Seriously.

James F. Smith. thirty-five years old
living at 62J Sd street northeast, and
Robert NJ. Perry of 30 H street northeast
occupants OF an undertaker's wagon own
ed and driven by the latter. were in a
collision with a street car Of the Wash
ington Traction and Electric Company
last night. at the intersection of I'd and
East Capitol streets. Both men were
thrown violently to the ground. Smith re-
ceivng a severe injury to his head.
AS the car approached the men they
imagined from the actions of the motor
man. they said. that he was going to stop
at the near corner and continued on their
way. The car failed to stop. and before
the wagon could be taken out of the way
the forward section of the car crashed
into 1t. turning it on its side. Smith was
found unconscious and bleeding profuseiy
from a wound in his head. After being
revived he refused hospital treatmen;
and was later demoved to his home. The
injuries of Mr.. Perry were slight.
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Colored Y. M. C. A. Branch.

DR.. Lyman b. Sperry. who is spending
this week in this city delivering addresses
to the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton and its various branches located
here. will speak this, evening at 8 o'clock
at the colored mems branch. which meets
In the True Reformers' Hail. corner of
10Th and l. streets. Secretary Washing
ton has issued large number of an
nouncements and invitations to men in all
sections of the city, and he is especially
anxious that professional and business
men shall hear this particular lecture by
Dr. Sperry.
Admission to the lecture is free. but
boys under fifteen years Of age will not
be admitted. DR.. Sperry will be prepared
10 answer any honest questions that may
be submitted to him in writing.
Representative T. w. Sims Of Ten
nessee will be the principal speaker at
the Sunday afternoon meeting Of this
sranch, February - at $3.50 o'clock. al
the same place OF meeting. The male
chorus of 500 voices will render several
selections. The chorus is famous as q
whstling as we'll as singing body.
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ADMINISTRATOR NAMED.
Court Provides for the Care Of Henry
W. Reds Estate.

Justice Gould. in the Probate Court. to-
day appointed Attorney George F. Havell
as administrator of the estate of Henry
w. Reid. who was found murdered last
Saturday morning in front Of No. u F
street northwest. The bond of the ad-
minstrator was fixed at $4,000.
According to the petition. the next OF
kin of Mr.. Reid are his uncle, John l..
Reid. and an aunt. Mrs. Fannie Windsor.
both of Virginia. The petition is filed
by the uncle, who says Mr.. Reid owned
49S shares of stock of the Plaza Hotel
Company. which was to be erected on the
site of his saloon, near the Union station
plaza. valued at $4,000; an account in the
National City Bank and real estate IN
Virginia estimated at $4,000 besides
household furniture and personal ef1ects
The uncle states he is unable to discover
the amount of debts due by the deceased
until the administrator secures possession
of the murdered mans papers now IN
the custody Of the police. He asked the
selection of Attorney Havell to settle the
affairs OF the dead saloonkeeper
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-31
NAME DELEGATES.
Action at Meeting Last Evening OF
United Clubs.

At a meeting of the United Republican
Clubs of the District of Columbia last
evening $50 9Th street. delegates 10 the
republican national convention were nom
mated as follows: Gen. A. S. Burt. dele
gate: W. S. Odell. alternate: John w.
Patterson, delegate, and B. S. Gaskins.
alternate.
The following committee on finance was
nominated: George W. McGoines. Sergt.
B. Mckay, S. David McCree. c. w. Cur
tbs. George w. Douglas S. j. Jones and
Alfred Hall.
An executive committee to manage the
campaign was nominated. consisting Of
s. B. Mckay. Samuel j. Jones. G. W.
Douglas. Robert II. Lang. G.. W. Curtis,
S. D. McCree and William America.
Remarks were made by the chosen can
didates for delegates and alternates, and
J. Milton Turner of Oklahoma. former
United States minister to Liberia, and
Harry Clark.
A committee on registration. consisting
of five in each district, was appointed.
At a meeting of colored republicans rep
resenting the twenty-five old legislative
districts of the District of Columbia ,-.e
following slate was nominated: Oscar j.
Ricketts,, delegate: W. Calvin Chase, al
ternate; DR.. W. S. Richardson, delegate
and DR.. Charles Fl. Marshall, alternate
A resolution was adopted providing for
meeting in Grand Army Hall between
February l and 10 of republicans favor
able to this ticket to ratify the nomina-
tions by the United Republican Clubs
\ number of speakers addressed the gath
ering on political topics of interest.
Among them were F.. W. Hewlett. ii. NJ.
Heller. DR.. Charles Fl. Marshall. Or.
Samuel NJ. Priesse. w. H. Walters. Frank
Joyce. Feyton Harvey. Perry Riley and
Rev O. p. Orby. The last named urged
the selection of DIR. Richardson as ma
tional committeeman.
Thomas l.. Jones. one of the speakers.
denounced the Jim Crow corners for
colored republicans in the various depart
ments. Jim Grow cars and everything
Else along the Jim Crow line. He said
that some local statesmen appear once In
four years. when there is something to be
gained and never at any other time take
any interest in the welfare of the colored
citizens of the National capital or else
where
The meeting adjourned subject to the
call of the chairman. Randall Bowie.
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Convicted of Assault.

Forrest Bunch has been convicted by
jury in Criminal Court No. OF as
sauting James Campbell with knife.
July IA, 1906. The testimony tended to
show that the night in question quar-
rel arose between the defendant and
Campbell over a game of pool in resort
in the southwest section OF the city. 1t
was testified that the defendant left the
scene and after an interval Of about an
hour returned The controversy was re-
newed and fight ensued. When the men
were separated it was discovered that
Bunch had severely wounded Campbell.
who was then taken to n hospital, where
he remained several weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-31
Revival Services to Continue.

The revival services at the Fifth Bap.
fist Church will continue all next week
Great interest has already been manifest
ed, and there is every prospect OF a re.
vival of old-time power. DR.. Roper Is
greeted by large audiences each evening
He will preach Sunday at II a. m. and 80
pm, and at 3 pm. will address a mems
mass meeting on the topic who Is Je
sus?"
Mr.. William j. Palmer, leader of the
Washington Chorus Club, directs the mu
sic and is aided by a large chorus and
Miss Beelman, the cornetist
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe. Norfolk. Newport News ana
all points south every evening III tne
year at $50 o'clock.
Electric trains from 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon
hourly. 10 I'm. to 2 pm. Arlington and
Alexandria every twenty minutes.
Special excursions to Mount Vernon Tor
school children Saturday from 10 am 10
= pm. hourly at reduced rate.
Ferry steamer Lackawanna to Alexan-
dria every hour and half from = am. 10
u pm.
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LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-Mr. Lew Dockstader and his
minstrels Sis pm.
Coiumbia-Ra ymond Hitchcock in ~
Yankee Tourist" SIS pm.
Relasco-Eddie Foy in THE Orchid.
SIS PIN.
Chase's-Poiite vaudeville. Sis pm.
New Academy-"p Dicks Last
Shot" Sis pm.
Majestic-"Wine, Woman and song
S.l5 pm.
G4kety-"The Partisan Widows" S:lo
pm
New Jyceum-"The Yankee Doodle
Girls" Sis pm.
Convention Hall--Eollcr skating. Morn
ing afternoon and night.
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Wives Of the Grocery and Provision

mer that sell Auths Provisions should
see that their husbands photos are sent
In Mr. Auth care of The Star. at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-31
Buried With Masonic Honors.

Nth tile impressive ceremonies of the
Masonic fraternity the remains of Arthur
I. Biooner. familiarly known as "Pard'
Htoomer. wern inferred n, Glenwood yes
terday afternoon. Preceding the burial
p. iigious services were held at :. o'clock
in Speare's chapel on street.
Harmony Lodge. +. \. \. NJ. and Orient
Commandery, knights Tfmplar were in
charge % the obsequies.' Mr.. Bloomer
wife and daughter. who are in Bavaria
survive him His death occurred Tuesday
at - oley Hospital. he was widely known
as an author. printeT and writer for Ma
s.,nic n nd labor publications.
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Pleasure Club Election

Officers for the ensuing year We're
elected at a meeting of the Imperial
Pleasure Club last night IN the club
rooms. S;h and d streets northwest. The
officers are: Samuel j. Steinberger, presi-
dent: Milton rasburger. vice resident
Morris Sondheimer treasurer; Leon
Straus. secretary, and 9.eo Loeb, sergeant
alarms. Arrangements We're completed
for a dance to be given Wednesday even
ing. March 4. AT Dyer's Dancing Academy
1917 street northwest
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At Sloan's Tomorrow.

Attractive sale of furniture. brass beds.
carpets, pictures. rugs, books. etc. al
Sloan's. 1907 G street, tomorrow at 10
am. Horses and carriage a. 12 m.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-31
Hoods Tooth Powder

Cleanses. whitens and beauties the teeth.
hardeps the gums. neutralses all acid secre
lions. prevents dental decay. sweetens the breath
Delightful dentifrice. CSC and SOC. Druggists or
mail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-31

Order Reisinger's Ice Cream,
slW gal: SOC Il gal. Serial No. 1861
80 G. st. NV. Phone NJ. 2I6t-
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Funeral of Gen. Anthony Herer.

All that was mortal of Gen. Anthony
Heger of the Medical Corps of the army
who died in New York city a few days
ago was laid at rest in the Arlington Ma
tional cemetery with fun military honors
yesterday afternoon. Religious services
having been held over the remains In New
York the services at the grave were
confined to the usual commitment service
the firing of nusketry and the sounding
OF taps"
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ADMIRAL COURTS WILL.
Wife Executrix and Named as Sol
Beneficiary.

The will of the late Rear Admiral
Frank Courts. U.S.N., dated at Berkeley,
CAL. May 6, 1903 was filed today for pro-
bate. The entire estate is devised to his
wife. Mrs. Maude c. Courts, the testator
declaring that he intentionally omits to
provide for any child that might be born
to them. Mrs. Courts is also named as
executrix.
BY the terms Of the will of Mrs. Martha
A. M. Coppinger. dated March 10, 1892,
and offered for probate, her entire estate
Is devised to her daughter, Ida Moreland
Coppinger Miss Coppinger is also named
as eXecutrix.