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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
Grand Jury Reports Indictments.

The grand jury has reported the fol-
lowing indictments:
Frank W. Boswell. for violating section
S467 United States Revised Statutes
Oarceny OF letter..
Dominick Rossini. alias DOminick Ross,,
for robbery,
James williams and Joseph T. Taylor.
HOUSEKEEPING and larceny.
James Williams and Joseph Il. Taylor,
robbery.
Angelo Montruccia and Vincenzo Fari,
alias G. Pasquale. alias p. DOminick
forgery
John NJ Hale, hOusebreaking.
Fred Thomas. carnal knowledge.
Jacob ROfelsOn and George Davis alias
Coleman alias Max Solomon. larceny.
Theodore Bumbry. forgery.
Nelson Miller. HOUSEKEEPING.
7. George Cant. larceny.
Lawrence H. Miller, receiving stolen
property.
Afford Holmes, assault with a danger
Gus weapon.
Laura Caldwell. assault with a danger
Gus weapon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
RAPs THE PRINTING OFFICE.
Severe Criticism by Civil Service
Commissioner Black.

Some rather warm structures upon the
government printing office by the civil
service commission have been transmitte ed
TO the House of Representatives through
the Secretary of the Treasury. Chairman
Black of the commission asks for a def
cheney appropriation for the commission
printing. and declares that the deficiency
appropriation has been made necessary
by the excessive charges for printing at
the government printing office. He says
that the same work was done for the
commission in previous years from 81 to
~ per cent lower than this year. He also
says that 1t would be possible for the
commission to have the work done in pri-
vate print shops from 35 To 20 per
cent cheaper than it is done in the gov
eminent printing office. and deplOres the
fact that the commission is compelled by
law to have its printing done at the gov
eminent printing office. 1t is high time,
ne says. that this condition of affairs be
brought to the attention of Congress.
Gen. Black makes particular mention of
the audit system. and declares that the
endless red tape and checking up brought
about by the system are the cause of the
large increase in the cost OF printing:
The deficiency appropriation asked for
amounts to IS. 7O'.49. The entire apprO-
pria ton for the fiscal year was 81. 500
The estimates for the fiscal year were
based. SAYS Gen. Black. upon the cost Of
printing in prior years. and should have
been sufficient to cover the expenses OF
the commission for the year. He urgently
requests that the deficiency appropria ton
be granted. as the printing for the COM
mission must be done.
The charges made by Gen. Black of ex
cessive cost of printing done in the gov
eminent printing office will be brought to
the attention of the congressional COM
mission on printing investigation. Rep
resentative Lands is the chairman of
the subcommittee of this commission.
which is now investigating conditions In
the big printing office. and he will un-
doubtedly give close attention to the
charges made by Gen. Black.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
DEMURRER ovERRuLED.
Action in Case Of United States
Against Alleged conspirators.

Justice Stafford in Criminal Court No.
today overruled the demurrers interposed
by the defendants in the case of United
States against E w. Mccormick. John
F. Hoag and Abner B. Clements charged
with conspiracy to defraud the United
States In connection with the obtaining Of
corporation charters upon the alleged false
representation Of the proper amount Of
money having been paid in upon stock
subsc riptions.
The defendants il was charged. con-
spired with the officials of the defunct
Aetna bank to secure certificates OF de-
posits puTpotring TO show money on de-
post in the bank which would be used
TO satisfy the recorder of deeds that
the law had been complied with.
The court cited with approval the re
cent cases arising out of the Slocum dis
aster in which parties were indicted for
supplying life preserveSs without sufh-
cient cork. and were held for conspiracy
TO defraud under section $40 of the Re-
vised Statutes.
The defendants by their counsel. Messrs
A s. Worthington. w. w. MILAN and
Wilton j. Lambert. gave notice of an
application for special appeal to the
Court OF Appeals. and the court granted
twenty days for this purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
OPPOSING PROHIBITION.
Personal Liberty League Preparing
for a Mass Meeting.

At a meeting of the executive commit
tee Of the District of Columbia Personal
Liberty League. held yesterday afternoon
in the Trades Unionist building. steps
were taken toward holding a mass meet
ing soon in protest against the attempt
to have Congress "foist sumptuary pro-
hibition laws upon a people who are
practically helpless because OF their dep
rivation OF the privileges of the ballot "
II was the sense of the committee that
a very large majority of the adult popu-
lation of the District is opposed to the
proposition ITO make men and women
teetotalers by criminal process and law
At the next meeting of the directorate
committee on legislation will be APP
pointed to present the views and argu-
ments Of the Personal Liberty 1.eaguers
to the Senate and House of Representa-
tiyeS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
Meeting of Columbia Typographical
Union.

The monthly meeting of Columbia Typo
graphical Union is sche 10 be held
at Typographical Temple, 40 G street
beginning at go o'clock tomorrow after
noon. Among the important matters to
be considered will be the nomination OF
International officers and the prese ntation
Of the reports OF Secretary George G
Sc ibOld and the treasurer.
1t is announced that February - the
$50 ssment of l per cent will cease and
beginning with the LIST of March the one
half Of per cent voted by the referendum
for the old age pension fund will become
effe ctive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
INLAND WATERWAYS.
President Of Association Gives Argu-
ments for Water Transportation.


Joseph Es Ransden. president of the
Inland Waterways Association. spoke on
the subject of navigable streams ana
water transportation before the National
Geographic Society at the National Rines'
Armory last night The lecture was illus
trated with lantern slides showing both
improved and unimproved waterways.
types Of inland shipping and methods or
water transportation. Mr.. Ransdeli
showed one string of sixty coal barees
on the Ohio towed by single steamtug.
He said there was enough coal in the
cargo to load three OF the largest ocean
going steamers. This was sample, he
said. of the cheapness of river transporta-
ton. Water-borne freight. he said. could
he carried at an average OF one-sixth
the cost OF rail transportation. At the
same time it was quicker With all the
delays involved freight shipments aver
aged less than mile an hour. while
water freight travelled at the rate OF 100
miles a day.
This country was far behind Canada
and many OF the European countries in
the development Of inland waterways. he
said There was much more to be de-
veoped and much less had been done.
In the course of his talk Mr.. Ransdell
said:
The United States government has
spent about $IV.0O0.OU on the great lakes,
and now have good connecting chan
nes between them and a number of eX
cellent harhors. The commerce through
the Sault Ste. Marie canal in 1909 was
about 81 100000 tons. This was carried
an average distance of S24 miles at cost
per ton a mile of eghtyfour-h undredths
OF mill. This is equal TO about $3t;,
NUOO.
Had this great volume of freight been
carried by rail the same distance. at the
average railroad rate of about 20 mills. it
would have cost $329,UO.OO. or S293. 900.
ora more than was actually paid for it. In
other words. this lake improvement saved
the United States more than four times
its total cost in one YEAR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
The Legal" Gas Rate.

To the Editor OF The Star:
Your editorial of Thursday on the gas
question states that gas costs us here in
the District but 81 per thousand. This is
certainly a mis-. AXE. as will readily ap-
pear on reading the face of the gas re-
ceipts. 1t is plainly stated thereon: For
gas consumed al 12I2 cents per 100 feet.
and many of your readers would be glad
to have you set us right on this point
In many other cities the gas is much
cheaper of The same candlepOwer. Is il
not a violation of law to charge 81 % per
900 feet here in the District? Did not
Congress fix the price at 81?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
DIFFERENCES SETTLED.
Control of Steamer st. Johns Re-
tafned In WASHINGTON

The differences between the Washington
and Potomac Steamboat Company Of this
city and the Central railroad of New Jer-
sey regarding the possession of the big
side-wheel steamer ST. Johns, 1t is stated.
have been settled out of court. The st.
Johns will accordingly remain here in
control of the local company. and will
be employed in excursion work on the
Pofemac next summer.
The day after the Washington and Po-
tomac Stea mboat Company went into the
hands Of receivers representatives of the
Central railroad of New Jersey, which
corporation claimed ownership of the
steamer. came here and were preparing
TO take her away when they were stopped
by legal proceedings instituted by the
receivers for the local company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15

Go to Florida and Carolina Resorts
via Seaboard Air Line. Three daily trains,
elegantly equipped with Pullmans and
dining cars. Office. 1921 Pa ave.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
EXCURSIONS.

FerfySerVlce~ NHeXaIOTHa.
Steamer Lackawanua every HOUR and A
HALF. am. TO p m. daily and Sunday. &c
my5-tf.5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-Lillian Russell in Wildhre,
s:15 pm.
Relasco-"The GAY White Way" s:15
pm.
Columbia-Cyril Scott in THE Prince
Chap. Sis pm.
Chase.s-Polite vaudeville. S:t5 pm.
New Academv-The four Mortons In
Tho Big Stick Sis pm.
Majestic--A Millonaire's Revenge
ST" pm.
Gayety-"The City Sports" S:l5 pm
New I.yceum-'The Washington Society
Girls" SIS pm.
Convention Hall-Roller skating. Morn
ing, afternoon and night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
Suit for $4,000 Damages.

Alleging that she was knocked down by
a team belonging to Samuel Koblen, a
local grocer. January Ia last. at Sth and
g streets southwest. Louisa NJ. Turn
burke has filed suit against Mr. koblen
in the District Supreme Court to recover
S1J,Hn damages. Through Attorneys
w. Gwvnn Gardiner and T.. n. Hopewell.
she declares she received serious injuries
as the result of the collision which. She
char ges. was caused by thu negligence of
t he defendan agent or driver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
TOM SAWYER AND HIS CAVE.
Mark Twain Will Tell Star Readers
Mora About It.

OF course you remember the mysterious
cave in Tom Sawyer" where 'Jnjun
joe" the villainous halfbreed. starved to
death. Mark Twain tells more about this
cave. and also about the halfbreed. in the
installment of his "reminiscences appear
ing in the Sunday Magazine Of The Sun
day Star. which you will read tomorrow.
The venerable author further recalls his
seven. he was held up to public scorn by
girl because he had not yet learned
to chew toba eco.
Further adventures OF The Climbing
Courvates'' are recorded by Edward W.
Townsend author Of .'Chimmie Fadden.'
Introducing the reader to better &C
quaintance with the clever woman who
graduated into the inner set from the
variety stage. and bringing in a new
character 20 complicate the adventures
Of the. climbers. The New Congress-
mans Wife is getting entangled In COM
plicatiOns of the heart that wouldn't have
troubled her if she had remained in the
great novel belt of the nation, and in the
Sunday Magazine of The Sunday Star
you will see her trying to solve the riddle
of. the universe all by herself.
William George Jordan contributes an
essay on the lies of children.
and parents will not be the only ones
who will read 1t with comprehension.
The Cashing In of Mr.. Billy Britt an
exciting story of southwest Texas. wildly
opens the magazine. which
closes with what is thus far the most en-
thralling installment of Louis Tracy S
romance of love and adventure. The
Wheel O. Fortune" where the mysterious
treasure rises to an important part in
the plot.
The young George Washington. laying
the Ratchet to the trunk of the cherry
tree made famous by Parson Weems, is
the timely subject of the colored cover
design by Herbert Paus. and that cover
is the curtain that, when lifted. will give
the reader Of The Sunday Stars maya
zine twenty pages of entertaining reading
of the highest class
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
Lackawanna Makes Regular Trips.

The double-end ferry boat I.ackawanna.
which lost one of her rudders coming
up the river from Alexandria Friday
night. is making her regular trips by
using the remaining rudder and turning at
each end of the route as to use her
rIdderiess end as the bow. The on
GERS OF the steamer are at loss 10
account for the disappearance Of the
rudder which seemed To drop from the
boat suddenly when near the steel plant
wharf. IL is believed IL was partly
broken when the steamer ran into and
hreke down the side OF the slip at Alex
andria about six weeks ago. and that
running through ice completed the break
and caused II to drop from its fasteninEs.
When the steamer came here from New
York An extra rudder was brought here
with her. and this will be used to re-
place the lost rudder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15

fThe law is as The Stars correspondent
states and in the opinion of citizens the
gas company has no authority to render
It's bills in the present form. The law
likes the price at 81 per l.UU cubic feet
and grants the company the right to tax
consumers - cents per 800 for failure
to pay within ten days. The company
has assumed the right to charge $l.25 and
to grant" the promptly paying con-
sumerS rebate OF - cents per I,UU
The effect is the same in the end as far
as payment is concerned. but none the
less in making out its bills the company
unquestionabiy puts the legal cart before
the horSe.-Editor Starr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
Drills at Fort Myer.

The commanding officer at Fort Myer
announces that every Friday afternoon.
commencing at o'clock crack squads of
,avalry and a battery OF artillery will
give an exhibition drill in the riding hall
Visitors to this city are thus enabled to
see the drills of the different arms of the
service in one of the largest and best
equipped United States military posts BY
applying to the post ad1utant at Fort
Myer seats will be reserved for visitors
n order of application.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
CITY ITEMS.
Meets the Needs of Patrons.

The Washington Exchange Bank. 10
18th street. has recognized the needs of
its patrons by opening its doors daily for
the transaction of business from $50 a. m.
to ~ pm. This bank does general
banking business, accepting deposits SUBJ
ject to check. and carrying regular COM
mercial accounts. Under the same roof
and under the same management is the
Union Savings Bank. which accepts saw
ings accounts in any amount upon which
interest at the rate of per cent per an
mum is paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
Goes Back to Trial Board.

A. the conclusion of a hearing In the
case of f l. Gibson. crossing police
man. fCurd guilty OF neglect of duty by
the police tria. board and recommended
for dismissal fl the force. the Com
InissIoners. by REQUEST OF G;bson's counsel
referred tho case hack to the trial board
in order that additional testimony might
be introduced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
Under Amusement.

The Commits ioners yesterday heard the
charges made by Henry A. Rich against
J. a. Andrews, an employment agent TO
the effect that Andrews refused TO return
a fee of 81. after having failed to find
employment for Rich. Andrews furnished
testimony that Rich refused to accept
place secured ny him. The Com ssion-
ers took the matter under Amusement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers Tor
For, Monroe. Norfolk. Newport News ana
AL points south every evening IN the
year ut go o'clock.
Electric trains from 18th street and
PENNSYLVANIA avenue to Mount Vernon
hourly. 10 a m. TO > pm. Arlington ana
Alexandria every twenty minutes
Ferry steamer I.acka wanna to Alexan-
dria every hour and a half from + am. to
pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
Declared to Be Incorrect.

District Attorney Baker denies the pub
lished statement that the trial Of Gas
tOn p. Phillip for the killing Of
Frank b. Macaboy. a cabman. at a local
hotel last May. will be called this month.
He declared he had said he hoped to try
the case before the land fraud trials
Philip Is at liberty on a $2SOOO bond
furnished by his brothers and sisters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
Porter Memorial Window Unwilling

Invitations have been received by naval
officers and others in this city 10 attend
tn. ceremonies attending the unwilling Of
memorial window to Rear Admiral
David ID. Porter at the Annapolis Naval
Academy Friday afternoon. February u.
The invitations are issued by the class
Of 50. the officers of which are: Rear
Admiral n. E. Mason. president: Rear
Admiral George p. 'Colvorcoresses. re.
tired: Prof. c. r. Brown. Ph.D.. DID:
Edward j. Berwind and Commander John
II. Moore. retired. secretary.
The memorial window Is in the chapel
OF the academy. and was suggested be-
cause Admiral Porter was superintendent
of the academy from 1865 to 1899.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
LABOR LEADERS INDICTED.
Federal Grand Jury at New Orleans
Acts Under Sherman Law.

Word was received here today that the
United States grand jury at New Orleans
had given another black eye to organized
la bor." as a local leader of work!ngmen
It, The jury is said to have
indicted representatives OF virtually
every labor union in New Orleans, charg-
ing them with violating the Sherman anti
trust law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15

You, can buy il with your brain or
hands exchange real or personal property
for il. or borrow II on collateral. Use
the classified columns of The Star to let
the man with money know what you have
to exchange for II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15

The Elegance Of Overwhelming
appeals. to men of taste. 42S 18th ST.
AdVt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
Real Estate Men Know Values.

That is the reason The Star carries the
bulk OF real estate advertising. II you
wish purchaser or tenant for your prop
erty an ad. In The Star will bring him TO
YOU. Telephone Main Ito
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
We'll Send You a Check

only to be used toward opening savings
account with the United States Trust Co.
on receiving 90 lib. Elk Grove Butter
coupons or 30 Golden Rod Sausage cou-
pons 10 of each will be accepted
Golden & Co, 92S La. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
By Becoming a Deposition

i'm the banking dept. Of Union Trust Co.
18th & II SITS. you secure both protection
and interest. Deposits subject to check
Business and personal accounts invited.
-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
Baltimore and Return, $1.25,

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Every Saturday and Sunday All trains
both ways both days. except Royal Linn
tied City Offices, 1417 G street and 619
Pennsylvania ave.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
S125 to Baltimore and Return

Every Saturday and Sunday via Penn
sylvania Railroad. Tickets good returning
until Sunday night. All regular trains ex-
ceit the Congressional Limited.'-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15

for twenty years and are still selling it
Ne erZen and Senate-brewery bottiinS
Arlington Bottiing Company. same old
place. Phone W. "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
Feel Well. Keep Well.

Nothing like Orangene powders to pre-
vent serious ills and cure lesser ones. -
c. A. Henderson. Austinburg, Ohio.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
Special Excursions

TO MOUNT VERNON EVERY SATURDAY FoR
SCHOOL CHILDREN. ROUND TRIP. 2Sc.
FOR MOUNT VERNON. ALEXANDRIA AND
ARLINGTON WASHINGTON. ALEXANDRIA
Z MOUNT VERNON RY. STA. nth AND PA
AVE. -
10. IL An. II NOON. AND 2 Pm.
TRAINS FOX ALEXANDRIA AND ARLINor
Ton (DAILO EVERY 20 MINUTES.
delStf,l0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
Columbia Heights Branch Office

Eppley's Drug Store. at 18th and Well
ing place receives Want Ads at regular
rates Wants. Rooms for Rent. Lost and
Found, Things for Sale, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15

Our facilities for securing and dyeing are
unsurpassed. AZ. Bornot & Bro. 1924 F st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15

Annual Reduction Sale-$3 Saxony
Woo Jackets & Sweater Coats. $1.6O. C..
Auerbach's, G. II. The Sweater Store.
fe1-Sa-tu-th-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15

Not a bit of trouble TO obtain White
House Coffee. Just a phone TO your
grocer or a casual tip TO the order clerk
brings IL forthwith. And there YOU
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
Good Printing Wins Out.

Byron s. Adams work possesses charac-
ter and creates favorable Impressions.
So Ilth.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15

We Have Commenced to Cut Prices.
Frank Libbey & Co. 9th & n Y ave NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
You're Safe in CHOOSING Hen

You're Safe in Choosing Heurich's
Beers. Cleanliness of production. proper
aging and hygienic bottling unite in maxi
ing them beverages of highest health VAL
lie. doZ. Maerzen or Senate. $1.15: 2 doz
Lager, 81. 30: bot. rebate, SOC. Phone W. 1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15

Great Bear Spring Water. q Gal,
SOC Office 1O4 11th st Phone Main $40
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
Send for Connecticut Pies

when you want an especially good des-
sert 70" luncheon or dinner. All good
kinds fresh at all grocers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15

Send your evening gown to ns to be
cleaned A. r. Bornot 4 Bro. 1224 r st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15

Everybody Comes to Us for Lumber
prices. Libbey & Co. 9th and n. Y. ave n. ".
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15

Money to lend at ) and &c on real estate
Frank I. Rawlings Co., 1905 Pa. ave-
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
Well Send You q Check

only to be used toward opening q savings
account with the United States Trust Co.
on receiving 20 lib. Elk Grove Butter
coupons or 20 Golden Rod Sausage cou-
pons. 10 OF each will be accepted.
Golden & Co., 92S La. ave. ja24-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
Big Stock of Hotbed Sash

and glass. You'll find our prices favorable
Phone Efsinger Bros, POO eth NV.
fe14-d,eSu,3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
25 Smokecraft Cigar Bands
We Have Sold Heur;ch's Beer

Will anttle YOU to a check. See large &C
n sporting section. Sundays Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15

dependable quality whisky. Bottled in
bond. Supplied to L. g. Hospitals. $l.25
full quart. Phone NJ. 1850. John II. Bor-
ger. 1st and X NV. fe11-eod3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15

Look Out! Lumber Prices Much
over. Libbey & Co 9th and NY. ave. n W