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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
MAY PROSECUTE TEST CASE
FURTHER ACTION CoNTEMPLAT-
ED AGAINST MRS. PARMELEE.
Assistant Counsel Pugh. Desires
Child Labor Law Interpreted.
Two Questions Involved.

In order to make a test case. Mrs. Mar
tina Parmelee. who yesterday in the
Juvenile Court was acquitted of a charge
of violating the crifd labor law may be
In court again soon on new informa-
ton.
Assistant Corporation Counsel Pugh,
who appeared for the government at yes
terday's hearing. stated today that he
will recommend to the corporation coun-
sel that A new information be filed against
Mrs Parmelee SO that the ruling Of the
court on important phases of the law
can be secured 1t is pointed out by Mr..
Pugh that the information under which
Mrs. Parmeiee was acquitted yesterday
was not supported by the evidence. but
that the information charged more than
Is necessary to prove a violation OF the
law. And it is contended by the D1strict's
legal representative that the evidence
produced will prove violation of the law
under a proper information. 1t is ex-
pected the matter will be taken up at
once by Corporation Counsel Thomas.
Two Legal Questions Involved.
Two legal questions. involving an in
depreciation of the law. it is believed. will
be settled by a decision of the case under
proper" information. They are:
Is it necessary for the boy to receive
wages or other compensation for his
work?
What is the exact definition of per
mitted to work. used in the first SEN
tence of the law: that no child undo:
fourteen years of age shall be employed
or permitted to work.?
In his report to the corporation counsei.
the information charged that Mrs Parm-
elee employed the boy in question FOR
wages or other compensation" that the
evidence did not show the boy was paid
anything and therefore the case was dis
missed on account Of lack of evidence. He
will further point out that the government
contends that it is a violation of the law
II the defendant permitted" the boy to
work, and that it is not necessary that
the boys receive wages or other compen-
sation. He will suggest that Mrs. Parme-
lee be summoned before the court on an
information simply charging that she
"permitted'' the boy to work.
Intimation by Court.
After the dismissal of the case yester-
day. Judge Callan intimated that he
would dismiss the case under an informa-
tion worded as now suggested by Assist
ant Corporation Counsel Pugh. If that
should be done. it is stated, the govern
ment would carry the matter TO the
higher courts on the question Of law out
lined.
Judge Callan dismissed the case yes
terday because the evidence did not sup
port the information" Mr.. Pugh said
today. The Inspector in the case now
has right to charge the defendant under
a new but different information. That
would directly bring up the question
whether it Is violation of the child la
Dor law to permit child to work with
out compensation. and as to what work
persons cannot under the law permit a
child to do without compensation. This
would make an excellent test case and
believe the law should be interpreted by
the courts as soon as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
TO ENFORCE THE LAW
HEALTH OFFICER WILL ACT RE-
GARDING TUBERCULOSIS

At the last session of Congress a law
was enacted providing for the compul-
sory registration of all cases of tuber-
culosis in the District with the local
health department. DR.. Woodward. health
officer, says he is making preparations to
begin the active enforcement of the
statute.
Under the law it is the duty of every
physician in the District to report in
writing to the health officer every case
of tuberculosis under his treatment at
least one week after the disease is rec
ognized. The reports are to be made on
special forms prepared nv the health Of
f1cer and the physician will describe the
nature of the disease. and the name, sex,
color, occupation and address of the pa
tient.
In case the patient is being treated at
a hospital or sanitarium, it is the duty
of the officials of such institutions to
make the reports.
Microscopical examination of the spu-
tum of the persons reported to him are to
be made by the health officer. and the
latter will submit his findings to the
physician or officer on whose applica-
ton the examination was made. In con-
nection with the enforcement of the law
culture tube stations have been estab-
throughout the city. and the health Of
ficials are now engaged sending to the
stations small bottles or tubes for the
collection Of sputum of suspected per-
sons.
All reports and records in connection
with the law will be kept in book, Of
which the health officer will be the Gus
todian. 1t will be private.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Colored Elks to Meet.

Morning Star Lodge. No 40. of the
District. Colored Elks of the World, has
completed arrangements for the rep
resentation of the organization in the
national convention Of the Colored Elks,
which will convene i'll the state capitol
at st. Paul, Mimi. from the 18th to the
18th instant. The following local dele
cation was announced at a meeting
held yesterday at GIL Ist street north
west: Samuel +. Jones. district deputy
Albert B. Rice. treasurer: DR.. Harry j.
Williams attorney; l.. NJ. King. grand
tller; Thomas +. Harper. past district
deputy: William H. Walker.
The delegation has arranged to leave
for ST. Paul over the r. and .. railroad
Saturday, the I'D. They will return
September -.
Deputy Jones said the District dele
cation viii put forward II candidate for
one of the national offices and will seek
10 bring the next national convention
east
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
MOOSE 60 BROWSING
HERD NO. 8, SOCIAL ORDER,
GIVES A BIG PICNIC.

High tossing of antlered heads. much
browsing upon the fresh green heritage
of the country and a good time in gen.
eral characterized the outing at Mar
shall Hall yesterday of the Social Order
OF Moose. Herd No. 9. Fully 500 mem
bers and friends of the organizatio par
tfcipated in the great picnic. and every
one was enlisted either among the COM
petitors or the enthusiastic watchers Of
the different events on the program Of
the day. Both the morning and after
noon boats to the resort carried herds
of Moose. and it was a tired and happy
crowd which returned to the city last
night.
Races of all sorts were on the list and
records were smashed to flinders
whatever that may be-in every heat.
Prizes were offered for iflrsts,~ seconds
and thirds in every event, and many
were happily rewarded for their unac-
customed strenuosities. There were
races for men. women and children, an
egg race for Mrs. Doe Moose" more
than nifty years of age. sack races and
even nail-driving contest.
Names Of the Winners.
The winners Of the various events were:
Egg race for women over fifty years. Miss
ond; S5-yard race for women over thirty
five years, Mrs. c. B. Gurchiner first.
Mrs. Shinn second; 5O-yard race for wom-
en- over twenty-five years, Miss Gather
Inc Viehmann first. Miss c. B. Gardiner
second: 5O-yard race for girls over eight
cen years. Miss Mildred Rynex first Miss
Annie Webster second 30-yard race for
girls over ten years. Alice Crowley first,
Helen Marks second: 20-yard race for
girls over hve years. Ada Donelson first.
Dorothy Hunt second: nail-driving con-
test. Mrs. Viehmann first. Mrs. Hutchin-
son second; throwing the ball, w. Gren-
fell first, John Slater second; sack race.
Glake Donelson first, c. Grenfell second;
shoe race. Ellsworth Gunion first. Charles
Eaton second; 100-yard dash. H. Scrog-
gins first. w. j. Edwards second. The
cakewalk was won py Miss Florence
Smith with Joseph Cornley
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
DESIGN FOR PlAzA--BEAUT|FUL
WORK AT UNION STATION IS TO
BEGIN SHORTLY.
Designs of D. n. Burnham & Co.,
Architects, Submitted to
Commissioners.

Detailed plans, in blue print, of the or
namental work to be executed in beautify-
ing the plaza in front of the new Union
station. estimated to cost at least $l3o,Doo
have been received by the Commissioners
from the architects. D. Fl. Burnham & Co.
Work on the Identification is to be COM
menced in a week or SO
The plaza, when completed with its or
nsnents of statuary and shapely trees,
playing fountains, picturesque bronze
lamps, standards and other embellsh-
ments. will make the patrons of the sta
ton imagine they are trespassing on some
historic Partisan boulevard. They will
conform in every respect with the general
architecture of the station
The plan is arranged SO as to have the
memorial statue to Christopher Columbus
i'm the center of the plaza. Before the
statue. at sufficient distance, not to de-
tract from it's effect, will be large flag
pole from which the national emblem will
fly.
On either side of the Columbus me-
mortal, slightly to the rear. will be placed
two fountains of artistic design. At close
distances around the roadway will be
placed tall bronze columns and lamp
standards. Picturesque pin oak trees that
bear leaves all the year around. and
which are considered the most shapely
and ornamental of trees, will also be used.
Although the detail design of the CO.
lumbus memorial has not been decided,
there are rough sketches of it. These
show an old boat rising on wave with
Columbus standing majestically on the
PROV. evidently in readiness to make his
famous landing. The boat and water eff
feet will be in stone. and the figure, of
heroic size, will be of bronze.
These plans are being ''gone over by
Capt. Edwin II. Markham assistant en-
gineer commissioner. preparatory to send
ing them back to the architect with the
approval of the Commissioners. Contract
fo- the work will be let In few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
EXCURSIONS.

GREAT FALLS. Special.
Aug. 17-Paine's Celebrated Fireworks.
Aug. 19-ExcursiOn Grace J.. l.. Church.
Aug. 2l-IAadies' Grand Tourna ment.
Aug. 24-Prize Waltz. Prizes. $50. Contest opcr
to all. aul3-tf.6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
TO MUzzLE IsTHMIAN DOGS.
Sequel to the Experience Of Col. Rus
sell and Eleven Marines.

Because Of the terror spread among the
inhabitants Of Panama by several cases
of rabies in dogs during the past summer
season. and following the transportation
to Washington Of Col. Russell and eleven
marines for treatment, after they had
been bitten by supposedly rabid animal.
steps have been taken by the authorities
in the Isthmian Canal Zone to compel the
muzzling Of dogs. Under the regulations
the chief sanitary officer Is authorized to
designate any part of the Canal Zone
and to fix a period Of time during which
unmuzzled dogs shall not be permitted to
be at large. Adequate punishment Is pro-
vided for disregard Of the regulations.
At the bureau of hygiene of the public
health and marine hospital service, where
Col. Russell and his men are receiving
the Pasteur treatment, 1t was said this
morning that all of them are progressing
favorably
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
Forfeited His Collateral.

Charged with maintaining pair of
spring balance scales in his establishment
which arc alleged to run short from one
To one and a half ounces to the pound
Albert Shapiro, a meat dealer. whose
place of business is located on Virginia
avenue southeast. failed to appear at the
Police Court this morning to stand trial
and his collateral OF 81 was declared for
feited. The short-weight scales were dis
covered few days ago by Assistant
Sealer of Weights and Measures George
y. Howe. and a warrant was issued for
Shapiro at his request. Policeman Walsh
of the fifth precinct made the arrest in
the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
SORROW FOR DIR. DoNoHuE.
Resolutions Of Regret Adopted b,
Many Organizations.

Following the death recently of DR..
Florence Donohue. many organizations of
which he was member. moved by COM
mon impulse of regret for his demise and
of esteem for his memory, have drafted
resolutions expressive of their sentiments,
and presented copies to Mrs. Donohue.
Among the patriotic and civic bodies to
take such action were the Association of
Oldest Inhabitants of the District Of CO.
lumbia; Lincoln Post, No. 2. Department
of the Potomac. G. A. r.. and Encamp-
resolution, with its preamble, voices ap-
probation of the long and honorable
career of DR.. Donohue and sincere SYM
patty for his bereaved widow and family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
FORFEITS $25 COLLATERAL. .
Howard Matchett Charged With Ac-
costing Young Woman.

Charged with accosting a young woman
about twenty-five wears of age and MAX
ing himself offensive by his actions and
remarks. Howard Matchett failed to put
in an appearance this morning at the
Police Court to answer to the charge and
his collateral of $25 was declared for
feted.
Ii is stated by the authorities that
shortly after L. o'clock this morning the
young woman came running up to Police
men Kleindenst and Esser near the inter-
section of eth and Q streets. declaring
that she had been insulted by stranger
block away on Q street. The police
men investigated and as a result placed
Matchett under arrast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
WILL RECEIVE PENSIONS.
Superannuated Printers to Be Bene-
ficiaries of Fund.

Old-age pensions. to be paid to super
animated printers in consonance with the
recent action of the Internal ional Typo
graphical Union. will go into effect next
Saturday. Altogether. Secretary Bran
wood. a. international headquarters. has
received 21l applications for the allow
ances. or the local applications. sixteen
in number. eight were granted. two were
rejected. and action on the other six was
deferred.
TIL" amount 10 be paid in each case Is
- week. though there is a possibility
that the pensions may he increased by
the international convention i'm Boston
this week because the pension fund more
than meets the requirements
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
SIGNS LABoR's APPEAL.
John Mitchell, Former Head Of
Mine Workers, in Politics.

The appeal to organized labor to sup
port the democratic national ticket sent
out by President Samuel Gompers of the
American Federation of Labor is signed
by John Mitchell, former head of the
mine workers of the country, and this
fact is regarded in labor circles as sig
nificant.
At the end Of the four-page printed
appeal to the members of the American
Federation of Labor is fac smile Of the
signatures of Samuel Gompers. president
and Frank Morrison, secretary. Then
follow in a printed list the names of the
members of the executive council, in
GLIDING that of John Mitchell.
Mr. Mitchell, 1t is said. has long stood
aloof from politics, refusing to take a
stand one way or the other on the ma
tional tickets. His policy was changed
however. when he signed the appeal sent
out by President GomDers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
SAYS CHARGE IS FALSE.
ia > CdA10E Is A1SE.
Chief of Police Denies That Women
Are Poorly Protected Here.

Maj. Sylvester. superintendent of police
said today that certain statements pub
lished in Baltimore several days ago
were untrue He characterizes as false
an assertion that women are more poorly
protected from assaults and robbery in
this city than elsewhere.
Maj. Sylvester explains that his atten-
ton was called to the matter by a resi-
dent of Baltimore, who characterized the
statements as outrageous. In his last
annual report, showing the condition in
this city during the last fiscal year. Maj.
Sylvester said:
There has not been an increase of
crime in the District in the last year.
By reference to the table of criminal ar
rests 1t is convincing that conditions in
the District with regard to security to
life and property are exceedingly good,
and that most of the disagreeable hap
penings belong to the retty class
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

New Academy-Taylor Granville in The
Star Bout SID pm.
New Lyceum-"The Kentucky Bellies,
Sis pm
Four Mile Run-Luna lark. a fairyland
of amusements. with concert and vaude-
Vile show every afternoon and night.
Chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band con-
cert. followed by dancing
Glen Echo Park-AmusementS. with
moving picture performances, every even
ing.
Great Falls-Orchestra, dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
N. and W. S. c. ONCE to Open.

ington Steamboat Company on the pier
Of the company on the Prince street
wharf at Alexandria is about completed
and will this week be used by c. ". Wat
ties. Alexandria agent of the company.
Ever since the Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company has been in ex-
istence, now about fifteen years. it has
had its Alexandria ONCE in one Of the
old warehouses at the foot of Prince
street. Recently, however the warehouse
has been secured by a manufacturing
plant and the building is to be remodeled
for its new use.
The Norfolk and Washington Company
erected a neat frame Office and waiting
room on it's pier adjoining the big ware
house and there Mr. Wattles will make
his headquarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
TO SERVE LONG TERM.
George Clayton Sentenced for As
saulting Edward Moore.

George Clayton was convicted today be-
fore Judge Kimball of the Police Court of
seriously assaulting Edward Moore, six
ty-five years old, and given an absolute
sentence Of 1854 days in the workhouse.
1t developed that the pair became in
volved in an alteration yesterday which
eliminated in Clayton hitting Moore on
the head with brick. Policeman Ma
haney of the sixth precinct made the ar
rest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
NOISE COMPLAINED OF. =
William Schlitz Charged With Not
Keepinp His House ORDERLY.

William Schlitz of No. ID Virginia ave-
nue. southwest failed to appear in the
United States branch of the Police Court
this morning to answcrthe charge of con-
Quoting disorderly house, and his col
lateral of 81 was declared forfeited. The
arrest was made last night by Policeman
Pierson>of the fourth precinct as result
of number of complaints Of noise at the
Schlitz house in the past few weeks.
The police say that Schlitz's place has
been under observation for some time
past. and the complaints filed recently
merely FASTENED the action taken last
night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
ANALYZING THE WATER.
Conditions at Bathing Beach to Be
Subject of Report.

Chemists of the District health depart
Lae1t are analyzing samples Of water
taken from the various ponds used as the
public bathing beach on the Monument
grounds with the view to determining
the healthfulness of the same They
have also carefully observed the methods
employed in changing the water in the
ponds. 4 report will be made to the
Commissioners in a few days through the
health, officer.
The examination of the bathing condi-
tionS was ordered by the Commissioners
result of information that the water
in majority Of the ponds is stagnant
and because of the conspicuous growth of
vegetable matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
RAILWAY Y. M. c. A. OUTING.
Excursion to Chesapeake Beac
Planned for Tuesday.

4 large attendance is expected at the
outing of the Railway Y. NJ. {. A.. which
will be held at Chesapeake Beach Tues
day. the proceeds to be used in purchase
ing equipment for the gymnasium of the
organization.
base ball game will be held between
the Trainmen and the Shopmen, the two
leading teams of the association. The
game will be followed by running races.
jumping. fat mems race. fat women s
race. egg and sack races and number Of
sports for the children.
a water polo contest will be held be-
tween the Terminal Company team and
b. and o. men. A special shore dinner
will be served at the Hotel Belvedere in
the evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13

f. T. Bushnell. chief clerk OF the office
of first assistant postmaster general, who
was injured in an automobile accident be-
tween Butte and Helena. Mont. recently
has written DIR. Grandfield. acting Post
master General. that his leg was broken
in the accident and he is now being cared
for at the hospital at Butte This is
more serious Man was at first supposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
ISSUES A BOOKLET.
Chamber of Commerce Exploits Fea.
lures of Capital City.

For the purpose OF attracting the at
tention of the country at large to a phase
of the development of the National cap
ital which is said to be less known and
exploited than the conditions warrant
the Chamber of Commerce has just issued
little booklet entitled ''Washington-
Its Industrial. Commercial and Civic
Features, special attention being de-
voted TO the commercial progress of the
city and its advantages as the gateway
to the south.
> The booklet is the compilation of George
II. Gall, local newspaper man, and was
prepared under the direction of Charles
w. Clagett and Albert Schulteis, chair
man and vice chairman of the booklet
committee of the Chamber Of Commerce.
1t is handsomely Illustrated and teens
with interesting information of the city,
it's beauties, advantages and Importance
from a commercial standpoint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
Little Folks to Visit the Zoo.

Much footing Of the horns presented to
them by the Elks on the occasion of their
visit to Glen Echo several weeks ago will
announce the departure of the little in
mates Of st. Johns Church Orphanage to-
morrow morning for another good days
outing This time they will spend the
holiday at the Zoo. and II the monkeys fail
II learn a whole bunch of new tricks from
watching the antics of the children 1t is
expected Supt. Lyon will be greatly dis
appointed. The youngsters will carry
their own baskets of refreshments to the
pa rk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
To Ratify Nominations.

Ratification of the nominations Of Bryan
and Kern will be voiced by the Virginia
Democratic Association of Washington
at meeting tomorrow evening in the
parlors of the Riggs House. The meeting
has been called by w. Mosby Williams
president of the association. and r. f. l..
Yellott. Maj. George a. Armes and George
Drewry are acting as the committee of
arranSsHentA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
JOIN FACULTY OF q. OF VA.
Drs. II. T. Marshall, J. A. E. Eyster
and Carl Mellow Are Appointed.

DR.. H. T. Marshall. formerly professor
Of pathology in the Philippine Medical
School. has been elected professor Of
pathology in the medical school of the
University of Virginia. DR.. J. A. f.
Eyster. associate professor of physiology
at Johns Hopkins. has been elected pro-
lessor of pharmacology and materia med
lea at the Virginia university. DR.. Carl
Meloy, formerly instructor a. Johns Hop
kins in pathology, has been eltced ad-
junct professor of pathology at the Uni
versity of Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
Funeral Of Rev. David C. DAILY.

The funeral of Rev. David c. Daily, late
treasurer of Gonzaga College. whose
death occurred last Tuesday night at the
Georgetown University Hospital. will be
held tomorrow morning. Mass will be
sung in St. Aloysius Church and the in
terment will be In Georgetown cemetery.
Father Daily. who was ffty-nine years of
age was a native of Philadelphia. He
came here from that city six years ago.
In Philadelphia he held the position Of
treasurer atsSt. Joseph's College.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13

While working at 400 18th street yester-
day afternoon. Edward Davis twenty nine
years of age. residing at 3245 o street. fell
and sustained injury to his right
ankle. He was removed to the Emergency
Hospital, where the surgeons found his
ankle was fractured.