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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1909-09-24

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contemporaries, nit Dem Siclltcnnnt
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felt, iuelfe Die on-bos SignolsGorps
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Mann llnb modJt SO bis 40 Wcilcll
hie Stimbe.
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rengait bel einem pom ,Iero'Glub
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ltellt.
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lterten 3uruicn Der &eriommcltcn II.
inter Den alG1gen Der &opele oes
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alicocr Der bollGnoiihcn @cieuidoit
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Sffi5ierell porgeitclt uurbcn.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1909-09-24

Saorcri. @rocCrirhGublcr oiiric,l
@bisfcp in Eint- lulo Gltartiloidru
rerforicns @nitmirttc ohcr f6nllc.l
MIR @biSfcp bcim @lnS tnb in Yirt.
tlold)cll n%erfnufcn. Sic bobcll ohcr
hiSber Gunrtflald)cn pcrfouit. Gro
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itno Die @uitlpirtbc limo bcnodridj
tigt morben. hob lie bo3 @eicb iibrr.
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"rnno. Gic Ieucruebr mar Der
Nlanlnlcn bnlo Ser.
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Ilunri tir muiiinIif6e StcIinGeit nus ben
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pcrte bon cnttncnicn Niiuit crn bc5 Idgcs trci
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nnttrridtstpitru puu $50 bic $50 nns Shul.
lnDr. lie nab ocnt Srdoe mo unlerrrihtsSueia.
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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1909-09-24
WINS benz ,Snneren WarDlanb' mi
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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1909-09-24

Gi1ernes @ort. - Stuoent F:
o9fcii Nlter bat mir on buS BclS
nit eii!eT miitbenocn gagleiti1rei.
Zen aldehen %loiien! Nlio auaii eta.
felbra6t!"
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1909-09-24
Narnlanb VlinbcuIdlnlc.

9Si9renS Der Grrittnng ibrrr neueil sfttiinit
bot Die r!D,drDlano.. 9Iinbcntdule" i9r iempo'
r1reS Gidrtier in Urn. 1908. 1908, f22i nno
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Evening star., 1909-02-28
RALLY OF VETERANS.
Petit Camp Arranges for Compli-
mentarv Entertainment.

Commander Robert III. Wood and the
officers and members of the Col. James S.
Petit Camp United Spanish War Vet
Grams. have planned for a complimentary
entertainment and rally meeting to he
held at F1ynn's Hall. Sth and X streets.
the evening of March n. Prominent
veterans and members of Congress will
be among the speakers.
At a recent housewarmng entertain
ment of Petit Camp a program was
rendered. of which the following is a part ::
National medley. Mrs. Kathryn Wood:
hesitation. Miss Ida May Lange; violin
solo, Master Walter Wood: accompanist.
Mr.. Philip Adison; vocal solo. Mrs. Philip
Addison; addresses by Department Com
mander Rausch. Commander Dolph of
Miles Camp!Mrs. Cora NJ. Campbell Of
Dewey Auxiliary, and Mrs. 1da NJ. Gal
loway, vice president of the National
Auxiliary, who presented the camp with
a purse of So. the proceeds from a
euchre recently given for the benefit of
the camp, and which was accepted by
Commander Wood on behalf of the camp
amid applause. f. A. Lange Of the
Sons of Veterans sang several patrio>s
songs.
Evening star., 1909-02-28
CUT HIS THROAT WITH RAZOR
JOHNSON FIRST TOOK POISON IN
EFFORT TO DIE.
Wife and Sister-in-Law Unable to
Prevent Painters Desperate
Deed-Will Recover.

Joseph G. Johnson, ffty-two years OF
age, a carriage painter. made des-
perate effort yesterday afternoon TO end
his life. He swallowed d mixture of
arsenic and then cut his throat with a
razor.
Johnson was at his home, 81 18th
street southwest, when he made the
double effort to end his existence, his
wife. sister-in-law and stepson being in
the house at the time. His wife. and
Mrs Emma McCumber, his sister-in-law,
saw him standing in front of a mirror In
the dining room with the razor in his
hand. but before they could do anything
to stop him Johnson had inflicted ter
rible wounds and fallen to the floor.
Policeman Breeder happened to be near
the house when Mrs. Johnson and her
sister ran out to summon assistance. He
responded. They had lifted the wounded
man to the bed and placed the razor be-
yond his reach. The policeman sum-
moned the ambulance and in few min
utes the wounded man was In the Emerg-
gency Hospital on the operating table.
His wounds We're dressed and he was sent
to a ward
The policeman was told that Johnson
had been drinking of late and his wife
had concluded to move to the home of
a son. She had packed most of her
household effects yesterday during the
absence Of her husband, she said. telling
the policeman she had become tired of
his conduct. Her husband, she said, had
threatened to kill her and other relatives.
saying he would then end his own life.
His only effort at killing, however, was
upon his own life.
The physicians at the hospital last
night stated that the injured mans con-
dition was considerably improved and
that he would recover.
Evening star., 1909-02-28
MRS. C. S. WILDER DEAD.
Wife of Veteran of Civil War Victim
of Long Illness.

Mrs. Charles S. Wilder died Thursday
evening at her residence, the Cambridge,
30 street northwest, after d long i'll
ness.
She was born Sarah \. Makepeace in
Attleboro. Mass. and was lineai descend
ant of John Alden and Priscilla Muller.
She was educated in the public school
and at the Wheaton Female Seminary.
Norton. Mass.
She became a resident of Hollston
Mass There she met her future hus-
band. who had just enlisted in Company
B. 10Th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry,
for three years.
After a short honeymoon he was sent
with his regiment to Virginia and to the
Army of the Potomac. At the battle of
Fair Oaks he was severely wounded and
was left on the field to die. But he sur
vived and returned to his home, where he
was nursed back to health by his wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilder came to this city
in 1854 and have resided here continually
since. For the last eight years she had
been constant sufferer from heart
disease and on several occasions her life
was despaired of.
She was a member of the Woman s
Relief Corps. G. A. r., and of Auxiliary
No b Ladies of the Union Veteran
Legion. Early in life she became a men,
ber of the Congregational Church in Hol-
liston and continued her relations with
that church.
Her remains were taken to Holliston
Evening star., 1909-02-28
Rileys Retain Fish Wharf.

The fish wharf privilege for the District
OF Columbia was sold at public auction
by the Commissioners yesterday TO w. w
Riley for $40. The wharf will remain at
the foot of 11th street, where it has been
for many years.
The privilege of the fish and oyster
wharf has been yearly purchased by
members of the Riley family for over
three-quarters of century. This is so
we'll known that it is but seldom that
any one else bids.
Early in the last century the grand
father of ". w. Riley had a lumber
wharf at the foot of nth street He
allowed the fish running vessels to land
al his pier He paid the old corporation
of Washington a small sum for the privi-
lege and in turn collected from the ves-
sci owners.
At his death Thomas w Riley. his son.
continued TO lease the wharf On his
retirement from business. w w Riley.
a son of T. w. Riley. took up the privi-
lege and continues to buy it each year.
Evening star., 1909-02-28
JOSEPH T. GREENE DEAD.
Graduate of Howard University and
Government Employe.

Joseph T. Greene, formerly of this city.
died recently in New York. wher- he had
lived. Mr.. Greene entered the govern
ment service in 1893 by appointment to
the navy yard. was subsequently trans
ferred to the Navy Department, whence
he was transferred to the Office of the
auditor for the Post Office Department.
About three years ago he accepted an
appointment by transfer 20 the custom
house In New York as an inspector, a
post he held at the time of his death.
Mr. Greene came to this city in the fall
of 1856 to attend Howard University.
After leaving the college department he
took up the profession of law, compIet-
ing therein a post course. He was con-
nected with colored Masonic fraternties
and affiliated with ST. Johns Lodge, this
city.
His funeral took place under Masonic
rites at the ST. James Presbyterian
Church. New York city, the interment
being made in Amelia county, Va, where
he was born. His wife and four brothers
survive him.
Evening star., 1909-02-28
HERMAN B. WAlLERSTEIN DEAD
BODY OF LOCAL BUSINESS MAN
FOUND IN HIS BED.
Fails to Appear at Office and Brother
Makes Discovery of Demise.
Funeral Plans

Herman B. Wallerstein, about fiftyfour
years old, was found dead in bed in his
room at the Norris Hotel. 18th and f
streets northwest. shortly after O'Clock
yesterday afternoon by his brother, who,
alarmed by the formers absence from
his place of business, had gone in search
of him.
Coroner hewitt gave a certificate of
death from natural causes
An employe at the hotel SAYS he called
Mr.. Wallerstein Friday morning about q
o'clock, but received no answer. Later he
called him again with the same result.
He concluded the guest had not returned
to the hotel and nothing more was
thought of the matter until his brother.
Byron Walletrstein. called
Mr.. Wallerstein had been residing at the
hotel for the last two years. When he re-
tired Friday night. between and @
O'Clock. he was apparently in good spir-
its. He had been complaining of feeling
bad for the last few days, but none of his
friends thought he was seriously i'll. Some
time ago he suffered from diabetes and
later was troubled with rheuma tism
When his body was found his hand was
pressing against his heart, which leads to
the belief that the trouble was there.
NIL " dheiSlelH is d DTOtueE OF NdtIdu
and Byron Wallerstein. commission mer
chants. on 10th street near Pennsylvania
avenue, and of Gus WallerStein. whose
place of business is on AZ street south
west. His mother also resides In this city.
The remains were removed to the un-
dertaking establishment of the John r.
Wright Company, and will be taken to
Richmond at o'clock this morning for
interment in the Hebrew cemetery there.
The deceased came to this city nearly
twenty years ago from Richmond. being
the first of his family to come here. At
the time of his death. he was connected
with his brothers firm in 10th street.
Evening star., 1909-02-28
SlSBY'S WILL IS SUSTAINED
GUARDIANSHIP OF CHILDREN
VESTS IN FRED BEALL.
Maternal Grandmother Fails in At
tempt to Acquire Possession, But
to Keep Them For Present.

The will of Henry W. Silsby. druggist.
who committed suicide December 10 last.
was sustained by jury yesterday in pro-
bate court, Justice Anderson presiding.
The case was submitted to the jury at
noon and it was O'Clock before agree
ment was reached
The will, executed October - last, di-
vides an estate worth $4,000 between the
testators two children. Charles z. and
Howard w. Silsby, jr.. aged. respectively.
nine and five years. The testament also
provides that Attorney Fred Beall should
be the guardian of the two children.
Attorney Beall and Howard Moran of the
Home Savings Bank are named as eXecu-
tors. No provision was made for the di-
vorced wife, Mrs. Annie V. Silsby.
An EFFORT to secure the guardia nship of
the children was made by Mrs. Leah NJ.
Forbes. their maternal grandmother. On
objection Of the testamentary guardian
Justice Barnard appointed Attorney Con-
rad II. Syme as guardian ad item, and
directed him to institute an inquiry into
the mental condition of DR.. Silsby at the
time of the execution of the will.
This inquiry took the form of a caveat
to the will. The contest has been on for
several days before Justice Anderson and
jury. Attorney c. H. Syme and w. H.
Fowle offered testimony to show that
S1io VI o66iol iioA pSSh duulcteu 10 t0e
use of drugs and that his suicide tended
to show deranged mind.
Attorney Bell, the guardian elected by
the testator for his children, called five
witnesses. Three of these had been pres
ent when the will was signed. Two had
sustained business relations with the.
druggist about that time. All declared
the druggist to have been sane and cap
able of executing valid contract
Attorney Beall announced after the YER
dict that Afnr ha OFF 1,,;ll
be made to disturb Mrs. Forbes I'm the
custody of the children. What disposition
will be made of them later he was not
prepared to state.
Evening star., 1909-02-28
RECEIVERS FOR KEssEL.
Liquor Dealer Alleged to Have Debts
Exceeding Assets.

On the allegation that Louis ]. kessel,
liquor dealer at 425 10th street north
west, who recently sued his wife, Mary
Kessel. for divorce following the horse
whipping by the wife of clerk in the
establishment. Is insolvent and has left
the jurisdiction, Justice Barnard has ap-
pointed Alexander II. Bell and julius A.
Maede1 receivers of the liquor business,
under bond of $4,000.
The courts action is based on a petit
tion of the American Distributing Com
pany Of West Virginia, which claims that
kessel owes them s381S7. The creditor
ella inns that before leaving Washington
Kessel assigned his business to his wife
and son. Louis Kessel. jr., following a
which followed the airing
of their matrimonial difficulties. and that
neither the wife nor son is competent to
conduct the business. The property Of
kessel is worth about $4,000. it Is al
legged, and there are claims against him
to $4,000
Evening star., 1909-02-28
Whereabouts of River Men.

Edward A. Weiss, formerly of the
Washington and Potomac Steamboat
Company office force. has accepted a po-
stion in the bookkeeping department of
the Southern Railroad and has entered
upon the discharge of his duties.
Capt. Alfred Richards is temporarily
aboard one of the extra steamers of the
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Com
pany that will be employed in bringing
visitors from the south to attend the in
augural ceremonies next Thursday.
capt l.. A. Brewington, master of the
schooner Thomas G. Eaton, has recov-
cred sufficiently from an operation for
cataract at a Baltimore hospital to re-
turn 10 his home in salisbury, Nd, 10 re-
ouperate.
William A. Moore, chief engineer of
the Washington and Potomac Steamboat
Company. who is experimenting the
pair work on the steamer St. Johns at
Baltimore, is in the city to spend Sunday
with his family.
Evening star., 1909-02-28
LYONS SOUGHT EVERYWHERE.
Police of Big Cities Asked to Catch
SUPPOSED BURGLAR.

Maj. Sylvester has sent out circulars
to the police of all of the principal cities
of the United States requesting that they
look out for and arrest Thomas Lyons,
wanted in Washington on d charge of
stealing $4,000 worth of jewelry Febru-
ary 4 from Mrs. j. r. Brown of 1910 G
street northwest. A reward of $50 is of =
fered for his arrest.
Lyons, in connection with Walter c..
Brooks. arrested recently in New York
on a charge of having committed the
robbery, both indicted by the grand jury
here, is described as twenty-seven years
of age. five feet seven inches tall. weigh
ing 100 pounds, stout build, light COM
plexion, dark brown hair. blue eyes.
smooth face and of good appearance. A
photograph of Lyons. taken when ar
rested in New Rochelle. N. Y. December
%. 1904, accompanies the circular.
Evening star., 1909-02-28
REFoRMAToRY TERM GIVEN.
Boy Homicide to Go to Elnnira In
stead of Penitentiary.

Justice Gould yesterday in Criminal
Court No. 1, set aside the ten-year SEN
tence to the penitentiary recently imposed
on Charles Willard, the fifteen-year-old
colored boy. who plead guilty, last month.
to a charge of manslaughter in connec-
ton with the death of Ernest Lewis.
Justice Gould resentenced Willard to
the New York state reformatory at
Elm1ra, n. y, for the period of ten
years.
The latter institution had been desg
mated by Attorney General Bonaparte. at
the request of Justice Gould, in accord
ance with the section of the code which
gives the Attorney General authority to
name the place where persons convicted
of crime in the District of Columbia may
be imprisoned.
Justice Gould thought that peniten-
tiary was not proper place where Il boy
of tender years should be imprisoned and
secured a designation of a reformatory
for the first time in the history of the
local courts
Evening star., 1909-02-28
NO ADVICE TO OFFER.
Phillips Willing to Allow Judge to
Fix Sentence.

John Phillips was before Judge Null
iowny yesterday charged with attempt
Ing to steal a bushel of oats and pa ir
OF overalls in South Washington John
admitted the charge and threw himself
on the mercy of the court
Phillips, you and / are old friends, /"
announced the court, "and just to show
my kind feelings toward you I want your
suggestion of what the sentence shall
be-"
"Who? Me? judge exclaimed the
defendant in surprise. Then after a
moments pause. during which he ap-
peared to be in deep thought he added !:
"Um-no. sub. Ah amt gwine to say,
jedge. kase yo' alus' raises era fellah
Yo' suit yo'se'f'
''Workhouse or jail?' asked the court
Make suggestion. L want to please
you
'No-o-o-o, sir-ee-ee." announced John
decisively. "Ah amt de one watts bein'
pleased. Yo' is him. Yo' is de boss, jedge.
IAN right" interrupted the court. six
months in the workhouse. That do?'
Dat gifts me out in de summer time,
doan' it?' replied the defendant. Fine,
jedge. Ahse much obleeged.'
Evening star., 1909-02-28
TWO NEGRO BOYS HELD.
Deny Attempt to Steal Brass From
Howard University.

Charged with depreciation on private
property, two negro youths, giving the
names of John Adams alias Allen, and
George Ford, alias Dyner, were each held
in 81 600 bond for the action of the grand
jury yesterday by Judge Mullowny in
the Police Court.
Witnesses included William V TUNNEL,
a member OF the Howard University facul-
ty. The pair were caught in the King
Theological Hall of that institution, last
Thursday afternoon, in the act of remov-
ing a quantity of brass fixtures.
Special Policeman Freeman. detailed at
the university, turned them over to the
police of the eighth precinct Detective
Weber of the tenth precinct participa ted
in the subsequent investigation
Both denied guilt In default of secur-
ity they were remanded to Jail.
Evening star., 1909-02-28
PICKPoCKETs BEGIN WORK.
Crooks Relieve Two Local Physicians
of Timepieces.

While DR.. Arthur Dodge of 1882 X
street and DIR. Charles w. Smith of 1875
New Hampshire avenue northwest were
watching a dog fight late yesterday after
noon at AZ street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. pickpockets relieved them of their
timepieces.
The physicians were walking along
Pennsylvania avenue about $50 o'clock
when their attention was attracted by
the dog fight. large crowd had assem-
bled. The robbery was reported to the
police and Detective Vermillion and Bar
bee were assigned to investigate.
DR. Dodge said his was an open-face
nickle watch. with gold hands, and had
the name, Jose Mistch. Panama. on the
dial 1t is valued at $40. DR.. Smiths
watch was silver hunting case, and
had a gold fob attached with piece of
Atlantic cable set in gold, with the
name Chandler White Smith engraved
on it.
Evening star., 1909-02-28
Altamont Spring Water.

of exceptional purity. DIR. McDon-
NELL state chemist, Md