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Evening star., 1909-02-19
SEEKS A DETECTIVES PLACE
VIRGINIA SLEUTH APPLIES AT
POLICE HEADQUARTERS.
Says He Recovered a Widows Cow
and the Constable's Pig and Be-
lieves He Can Catch Criminals.

I'm detective" announced tall, lean
lanky individual, who gave his home ad-
dress as Mount Jackson, Virginia, when
he walked into police headquarters late
yesterday afternoon, land 1 want to get
a job on the detective force in Washing
tom
The man approached Clerk Philips and
began to tell him of his wonderful ability
as thief catcher. but as the clerk was
busily engaged in entering records of the
detectives of this city. he referred the
visitor to Detective Mullen. He declared
that although he had never been po-
liceman or a detective he had been able
to locate and recover considerable live
stock and money which had been stolen
Success as a "Sleuth."
When asked what he wanted, he said
Il have lived in Mount Jackson all my
life, working for the most part on the
farm. and at times attended school and
got a good education. In the past few
years l recovered widows cow, con-
stables pig and my uncle's horse. which
had been stolen, and also ran down sever
al chicken thieves. AS I got tired of the
farm work and wanted to make lots of
money. l thought that as had done such
good detective work in the country l
would be able to get job in Washington y
Detective Mullen however, explained to
the applicant that he would have to serve
on the police force before he could become
detective. The visitor said he did not
want to do that, as he wanted to do de-
tective work He asked where he could
get job with the secret service, and
when told that he would have to apply to
Chief WiIkie at he Treasury Department,
he started for the door to go there, but
ing from the detectives hip pocket and
called him back.
Lunch in His Hip Pocket.
did you bring your gun with you?"
asked Detective Mullen. mo. sir replied
the visitor, that is bottle of coffee.
When l left home 1 thought l would get
hungry, so I got a milk bottle and put
some coffee in 1t and also wrapped some
sandwiches in newspaper, which l ate
while coming here.
Before leaving Mount Jackson the Vir
ginian had bought suit o. clothes at
the village store and new hat, but from
the appearance of his shoes, he had used
them considerably while plowinS, before
taking the trip to this city
He left headquarters with Chief Wilkes
name written on a piece of paper, declar-
ing that he would surely get a job with
the secret service. If the police depart
ment did not want him in the service in
this city. The ''detective' left without di
vulging his name, and consequently Maj.
Sylvester will be unable to locate him If
he is wanted to run down thieves in the
Dist rict
Evening star., 1909-02-19
SHIP HAS A NEW MASTER.
Capt. Haskell Injured and Capt. Cole
Takes His Place.

Capt. Haskell, master of the Boston
bark John S. Emery. was injured about
the legs while on a voyage from Port de
France To Turks Island to load salt for
Baltimore. The vessel put into st. Thorn
as. d. w. l., where Capt. Haskell could
receive medical attention. His injuries
are of such a nature that he will have
to relinquish the command Of the vessal
for a time. Her owners will send out Il
Capt. Cole to take charge of the ship
and proceed to Turks Island.
The Emery was in port here last sum-
mer with a cargo of asphalt aboard.
After unloading the vessel lay at anchor
at the forks of the channel for several
weeks while waiting a charter.
Evening star., 1909-02-19
Lighthouse Service Notes.

Iightship No. -. last week relieved
from temporary duty on the Tail of the
Horseshoe station, in lower Chesapeake
bay. has sailed from the Portsmouth, Va.
station of the lighthouse service for Cape
Lookout, to relieve lightship No. so. which
is to go to Baltimore for repairs. No.
So is reported to have suffered considera-
bly, in recent storms that have swept over
her station.
The lighthouse service steamer Holly
has arrived at Portsmouth. Va, and will
lead supplies for distribution among the
light stations in the lower part of Chesa-
peake bay. Later the Holly will visit
and inspect the lights and channel marks
along the Potomac.
The revenue cutter Apache, Capt. Moore.
sailed from Baltimore yesterday on a
trip over the Chesapeake bay station, un-
der ncr winter cruising orders. The vessel
will return to Baltimore about March l.
Evening star., 1909-02-19
FOR KNIGHTS AND FRIENDS.
Rev. DIR. Doyle to Lecture at X. of
C. Temple This Evening

At the Knights of Columbus Temple
this evening Rev. DIR. A P. Doyle, rec
tor of the Apostolic Mission House, will
deliver a lecture on The White Shepherd
of Chrstendom and His City" The lee
ture will be free to the knights and their
friends.
DR.. Doyle's recent journey to Rome,
where he was received by the pope. gave
him opportunity to study the Roman
pontiff and his surroundings
1t is announced that Monday morning.
February 80, at 10 o'clock, there will be
solemn memorial mass for departed
knights of Columbus at ST. Patrick S
Church. Rev. p. J. O'ConnelI, state chap
lain of the knights, will be the celebrant.
Rev. DIR. John r. Creagh. professor of
canon law at the Catholic University, will
preach.
Evening star., 1909-02-19
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-Marfe Doro in "The Richest
Girl" S:l5 pm
Relasco-William FaVerSham In The
World and His Wife," $50 pm.
Columbia Henrietta Crosman in
"Sham," sis pm.
Chase 's-Polite vaudeville. Sis pm.
New Academy-"A Millionaire'S Re
Venge," SIS pm.
New Lyceum-"Morning, Noon and
Night" S:lJ m.
Gaycty-Rentz-Santl Company, S:1o
pm.
Ma ajestic-Contnuous vaudeville and
moving pictures I::o pm.
Evening star., 1909-02-19
DIVORCE DEGREES SIGNED.
Two Absolute and Two Limited
Orders bv Court

One decree Of absolute divorce and
two limited DEGREES were signed yester-
day by Justice Wright, presiding in
Equity Court No. .. An absolute divorce
was also granted by Justice Barnard.
Mrs. Nellie Westmoreland was given an
absolute divorce from Henry Westmore-
land. She is allowed to resume her
maiden name Nellie Sherman.
George w. Pinkney was awarded Il
limited divorce from Josephine Pinkney
and George j. Mundy similar decree
from Cecilia Mundy
By Justice Barnard's decree an abso-
lutte divorce is granted to Mrs Luella C.
Roots from Edward c. Roots. The ques-
cation.
Evening star., 1909-02-19
SANTIAGO SOCIETY MEETS.
District of Columbia Branch Holds
a Social Session.

The District of Columbia Branch of the
Society of the Army of Santiago de Cuba
held its first social session of the winter
last evening in the rooms of the general
staff. District of Columbia militia, Star
building Gen. J. T. Kirkman, L. IA, re-
tired, presided. Gen. Hamilton S. HaW-
kins. who commanded a brigade during
the Santiago campaign. was present as a
guest of the branch.
After the transaction of routine buSl-
ness addresses were made, a musical pro-
gram rendered and buffet supper served.
Evening star., 1909-02-19
New Furniture and Rugs

by auction Saturday morning. commenc-
ing 1870 o'clock. Brass Beds. Springs.
Mattresses, Folding Sofa. Davenport Beds
Bureaus. Chiffoniers, Parlor Suites, odd
Chairs and Settees. Dining Chairs, ALI
leather Chairs, Administer. Wilton and
Body Brussels Rugs. Solid Mahogany
BufetS. Bookcases and many other hand
some furnishings for every room in the
home. All new and perfect; direct from
standard manufacturers. Wilson 4 May
ers, 1221 and 1229 q st.
Evening star., 1909-02-19
New Organization of Women.

new organization of women of the
Spanish war has been formed in this city,
and branches will be organized in the
states. 1t is known as The Legion of
Spanish War Women and is an incor-
porated body. A meeting to elect Of
ficers and adopt constitution has been
called for next Tuesday evening
Evening star., 1909-02-19
At Sloan's Tomorrow.

Household and office furniture from an
old Alexandria residence, local families
and storage houses at public auction to-
morrow, beginning at 10 am. Victoria,
Rockaway, LenoX Wagon. Runabout, etc,
for lady closing out her sta BILE. promptly
at Il m. c. G. Sloan & Co, Inc, auc-
tioneers, 14O7 G St.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-02-19
Robbed Cash Register.

George b. Herndon of los 14th street
reported to the police of the eighth pre-
cinct that some one entered his place
last night by boring A hole in the rear
door and stole 81 in change from a cash
register and also ransacked the place
Evening star., 1909-02-19
Moot Session of the House.

The House of Representatives was hu-
morously burlesqued by the Michigan So
cial Club at Freund's last night John NJ.
Wolcott, the toaStmaster. acted the part
of Speaker Cannon. while other members
of the club represented prominent con-
greSSmen.
Evening star., 1909-02-19
CITY ITEMS.
Dove Hams, All Sizes,

My own make Sausage
Scrappie, MuSh. Pudding
Pure Lard
Fresh and Salt Pork.
Cooked Ham and Tongue.
Anton OStmdnn,
Riggs and o st. markets.
fel3-2t*
Evening star., 1909-02-19

Mrs. Nellie CoombS was removed to
the Emergency Hospital last night from
her home. S14 9Th street. and treated for
hichloride of mercury poisoning 1t was
explained that she took the poison by
mistake The physicians at the hospital
said this morning that the patient will
probably recover.
Evening star., 1909-02-19
Fine Carriages at Auction,

including Brewster broughams, French
landaus, victorias. surveys. buggies, etc.
Will be sold at Weschlers. 920 Pa. ave.
n. w, tomorrow at IL nOOn.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-02-19
Thinks Strange Man Robbed Them

Frank r. Riley of 1877 Bates street
northwest, told tho police of the ninth
precinct this morning that strange
man had stopped him on the street at
I'd and East Capitol streets. about $50
O'Clock last night and later he discovered
that his pocketbook containing 81 and
other articles was missing. Mr. Riley
described the man as being about fifty
years of age. five feet five inches tall
and weighing 150 pounds.
Evening star., 1909-02-19

George LandOn. four years of age. was
removed to the Emergency Hospital last
evening and treated for a fracture OF his
left leg. He sustained the injury by
wagon wheel falling on him while play
ing with the wheel near the home of
his parents. 1111 Hayes court.
Evening star., 1909-02-19
I Notify Ny Customers

they will be supplied
with Dove Brand Hams
IN any quantity,
any size they call for.
Pork products, all kinds.
Bernard OStmann.
Center and O St. markets.
Evening star., 1909-02-19
Milk" Bread Is Homemade.

1t is the sweet, clean, nutritious prod
net of the finest patent -four. mixed with
pure milk instead of water Delivered
fresh from oven to table. &c. Home
made Pies. 2Oc. Holmes Bakery, LIST &
F. Sts. Phones Linen 144O e. l441.
Evening star., 1909-02-19
Butter That's Famous in Homes.

The uniform excellence of d. William
Oysters Elgin Creamery Butter makes it
a general favorIte in the homes. Stands
$40 Center mkt, Western & Riggs mkts.
-AVt.
Evening star., 1909-02-19
Most for Least.

The most value for the least monev g..
found In Star want ads. Every nennv
IN hfteen-cent ad buys 10000 readers
Think 1t over
Evening star., 1909-02-19

Fireproof Storage, Private Room,
81 per month and up. Estimates furnish
ed Merchants Transfer and Storage
Co, 92O-922 T. NV. Phone $500
Evening star., 1909-02-19

of those who fully comprehend how i'm
portant ii is that foodstuffs he pure and
nutritious. Ask for Schneider's when
ordering. and get it. nc at grocers'
Evening star., 1909-02-19
Altamont Spring Water.

In highest class of table waters and en-
tireiy above CriticiSm.-W. P. Mason
Chemist. Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute
Evening star., 1909-02-19
4 Large Cans Tomatoes, 25c:

Fish Roe, SC; Salmon, Sc; Molasses, &c:
Shoe Polish, &c; Evap. Aprirots. lie;
Peaches SC: Pears, Sc; Apples, Sc: Prunes
DC; Dates. &c; Candy, Zoe. New Jersey
ave. d r and j. Z. ID. Pyles' other stores
fe13-4t
Evening star., 1909-02-19

Harry S. Bagley of 1924 E street south
west was struck by the fender of street
car last night while crossing at 10Th and
q streets. He was knocked down but
did not sustain serious injury
Evening star., 1909-02-19
Dyspeplets.

Sugar-coated tablets. quickly relieve Sour Stom.
ach. Heartburn. Nausea. Wind in the Stomach
Seasickness. Seeplessness aris.
ing from Indigestion or Dyspep- IEu,Dp
sia. They composed OF the BY
best dgestiyes. carminatives HOOD
and correctives. and are agree IL GooD
able and economical. Put up In
three sizes. 1Oc. 25c and 81. Sold by all drug
gists and sent promptly by mail receipt Of
price by
@. /. Hood Co.. Mfg. Chemists. Lowell. Mass.
Evening star., 1909-02-19

Jos. Phillips Original Sausage.
Always ask for the ORIGINAL Phillips
Evening star., 1909-02-19
For Reut-Om

For Rent-Ofice Rooms 4O34-5 In
The Evening Star building; also rooms
100 and al. They are all most desirab ble
Oh ces. Apply at once at The Star office
-Advt
Evening star., 1909-02-19

The Great Bear Is an Ideal Table
water. Office. 326 r ne. Phone N. 1872
Evening star., 1909-02-19
1.25 to Baltimore and Return

and Sundays via Pennsylvania
Tickets good returning until
SUI day night. All regular trains except
the Congressional Limited. ."-Advt
Evening star., 1909-02-19

j. r. Kelly, Center Market, 9th st.
wing. y. Y. Roast Beef. Delmonico Steaks.
Evening star., 1909-02-19
Baltimore and Return, $1.25,

Baltimore and Ohio R.R.,
every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways, both days. except Royal Linn
tied City offices, 1I17 G st and 619 Pa.
ave.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-02-19
7th and T Sts., Star Branch Office.

At the rate of 1 cent per word Wanted
Help advertisements are received at Girls
wells Drug Store. 7th and T sts. NV. and
are sent Immediately to The Star office.
Evening star., 1909-02-19
Special Saturday.
Did You Ever Try Ripe OIivesP
Malt" Bread Is the Preference

They re delicious. In tins, :Jic Sheffor
cheese Zoe. James D. Donnellv. l4th &
Evening star., 1909-02-19

Kalamazoo Inverted Lights.
Best-Safe-Bright S1.1o complete, put
on C. A. Muddiman & Co.. Gle 18th, 1904 G.
Evening star., 1909-02-19
Grows Hair
CutiCura Removes
Dandruff and SOOthes
Itching Scalps.

Warm shampoos with Cuticura Soap and light
dressings with Cuticura. prevent dry thin and
falling hair. remove crusts. scales and dandruR,
destroy hair parasites. soothe irritated, itching
surfaces, stimulate the hair folliccs, loosen the
scalp skin, supply the roots with energy and
nourishment and make the hair grow upon
sweet, wholesome. healthy scalp when all else
falls. Cuticurs Remedies are guaranteed abso-
lutely pure.
Evening star., 1909-02-19
Shall Women Smoke in Publicp

is a question of less importance than the
butter question. The latter is satisfacto-
rily settled by ordering James f. Oysters
delicious Elgin Creamery. 9th & Pa. av.
-Adyt
Evening star., 1909-02-19
All Will Be Supplied

with Dove Brand Meats.
1t matters not how much
YOU want.
Tie John G. Roth Packing Co.
Evening star., 1909-02-19

Christian Xander's Stomach Bitters
far above all others for indigestion and
malaria. lIc bot soc pit. AT 300 9TH n w
Evening star., 1909-02-19

Order Relsinger's Ice Cream,
81 90 gal. soc 4 gal Serial No. 1851
2S0 q st. NV. Phone NJ. 1851.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-06-24

know" and the Dispatch TO take on
more than its usual even attitude of
reticence (editorially.) All kinds
of big men" outsiders. among
them Prof. Bruce Payne. formerly
of William and Mary. were suggested
by the papers as liable TO land when
Just a day or two before the election
a local man. a professor at Richmond
College. editor of the Virginia
School Journal. formerly in charge
Of the Educational section OF the
jamestown Exposition. an A. B. and
A. NJ. Of William and Mary. and
once assistant 10 Prof. Hall. no
other than a man whom all Williams
burgers know as Jack Chandler"
emerged from the cloud Of 'rumors"
and got the biggest place in the
whole list BY the unanimous vote Of
the State Board.
Now we have no desire to inter
fere in our neighbor's business and
besides we arc prejudiced in favor
of J. A. c. Chandler. formerly
Jack" and now Doctor" DO viz
tue Of the degree that Johns Hop
kins gave him. but we would earn
esty commend 10 all disappointed
people in Richmond the wonderfully
sane and generous editorial entitled
No Sense in Sulking" in the News
Leader OF Dist the Journal being
younger can be allowed 10 cry a
little while over what 1t did net get.
Take il from Us however. for we
know the man. that Dr. Chandler is
going 70 make good in every respect
and Richmond when she comes to
know him better will think as much
of him as we do in Williamsburg.
Virginia has spent a good deal OF
money in Williamsburg maintaining
the only college within her borders
where men are especially prepared
for efficient service IN public schools
and now begins 20 get good returns
tom her investment.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-06-24
A WEEKS LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
Things You and Your Neighbors
Have been Doing.

Mr.. Henley Sweeney. the trucker.
has a patch of the largest and most
perfect spring cabbage We have ever
seen. The beads were perfect in
every way. looking more like the
late than the early crop.
Mr.. J. L. Proctor left last Satur-
day for WilliamsviIle. III. from
which place he came to this city
He has accepted a position in VIII
Evansville. and his family will Join
him in their old home there.
Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Seymour left
Tuesday for Hampton to remain a
week or ten days with the former $
brother. Mr.. Seymour health is
not good but he hopes to be bene-
fitted BY the change and rest.
DR.. J. L. Hall. of William and
Mary, was in Annapolis. Nd. las,
week to be with his son Leslie. who
has passed all mental and physical
examinations and is now a full
dedged cadet at the Naval Aca6-
emy.
The Methodist Sunday School
picnic at st. Georges" last Thurs
day proved a pleasant occasion for
all who attended. There was ar
abundance of good things to eat.
All returned delighted with the
days outing.
Mr. W. c. Douglass. who gradu-
ated az William and Mary this
month. spent a few hours in VII
iamsburg tuesday. He left on the
train for Richmond. Mr.
Douglass viii teach in Virginia mex,
winter. probably at Chatham.
Mr.. Gleason. Of the Newport
News firm of Gleason s. Miller.
wholesale harness and vehicles. was
caller at The Gazette ( office las,
Friday. Mr.. Gleason bought con
siderable advertising space in The
Gazette which shows that he knows
a good thing
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-06-24
Had q Very Narrow Escape.

Mrs. J. S. Weeks and her two
little grandchildren. the children of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Bozarth) had
a narrow escape from death. or at
least serious injury. last Thursday.
but fortunately got off withou. a
scratch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Weeks were return
ing from the Methodist Sunday
School picnic at ST. Georges Thurs
day afternoon in a wagon 10 which
was attached a pair Of fractous
horses. Mr.. Weeks cot out 10 get
a package that he saw in the road.
when the team started. Mrs. Weeks.
who had one OF the children in her
arms. reached for the lines. They
had become unbuckled and one had
dropped 70 the ground. With one
line in her hands. Mrs. Weeks was
unable 10 control the animals which
were soon in a dead run.
Two young ladies and Col. Par
sons. who were in the wagon when
the team started leaped OUT. Col.
Parsons is said to have gyrrated
around considerably when he struck
terra firma. b1t be is said 70 have
stuck to old mother earth like grim
death.
The team was soon out OF sight
and Mr.. Weeks and the others
started in pursuit. They expected
70 find their loved ones scattered
along the road. dead or injured. but
imagine their happiness when they
net Grandma Weeks and the two
title ones driving back to meet them
iafe and sound.
After running fully three miles.
ne team was stopped just at the top
II mill hill. the most dangerous part
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-06-24
SpOttSWOOd Council Elects Officers

At regular meeting OF Spots
wood Council No. IS. Jr. o. u. A.
NJ. Aeld on June II. the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
term: Councillor. II. D. Bozarth:
vice councillor. c. B. Martin. record
ing secretary. (. n. Proctor: assist
ant recording secretary. Oscar
Thorpe; financial secretary. J. v.
Morris; treasurer. w. A. Bozarth
conductor. A. K. Griffin. warden.
w. B. Carper; inside sentinel. Thos
Gray; outside sentinel. K. ID. Saun-
ders; trustee for Is months. II. d.
Bozarth: representative TO the state
council one year term. ] d. Smith:
representative two year term. +. II.
Proctor; alternate. J. r. Leath.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-06-24
Good Cheer for IHVaIidS.

The report Of the Pennsylvania
Branch OF The Shut-In Society. Jus,
received. states that this branch
alone numbers 654 Shut-ins in Penn
sylvania. Virginia. West Virginia
ana Kentucky.
The Shut-In Society was organ
lied in New York City in 1877 for
the purpose Of bringing cheer and
comfort into the lives OF the sick
and lonely. il provides the invalids
with reading matter. cheerful cor
resp pondents. birthday and Christ
mas cards. air cushions. hot water
bags, etc. Sick room appliances.
such as wheel chairs. bed rests. bed
tables. rocking chairs. are loaned to
those who need them. Exchanges
for the sale OF the work Of the in
valids are maintained by the Branch
and by this means many are enabled
TO obtain the necessities oflife.
This Society presents an oppor-
tunity for anyone who wishes 10 take
part in this work OF making afflicted
lives more endurable. New asso-
ciate or active members are desired
who will correspond with the in
valids and visit those in their neigh
borhoods. Dues are Sl.CO a year.
The Pennsylvania Branch also
wishes to know OF any inyalids in
these four States 10 whom the Soci-
ETY. could bring good cheer. The
dues Of Shut-ins are twenty five
cents wear. which sum covers the
subscription. 70 the Open Window.
the magazine of the Society.
All inquiries in reference to the
work of the Branch and contribu-
tons towards its support. will be
gladly received and promptly
acknowledged if sent to its office.
l7lO Chestnut ST.. Philadelphia.
addressed TO the president. Miss
Mary Parker Nicholson. Sample
;opies OF the Open Window and the
Quarterly. publised by the Branch.
vii also be mailed on request
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-06-24
Smith Sets Three Years.

The trial Of Junius Smith. colored.
for killing Henry Epps. also colored.
ended Friday night about nine
o'clock when the jury found the ac-
cuSed guilty and gave him three
years at hard labor on the public
roads.
Armistead & Son. the prisoner 5
attorneys. after consultation. decided
not to appeal. and Judge Tyler i'm
posed sentence. Thus ended a case
that has dragged along half a year.
costing the state $500 or 5000. be-
sides the waste in loss OF time.
Smith killed Epps in a bloody
fight at Five Forks early in the
year. The dead man had fifteen
knife wounds in his body. Smith s
plea was sslf-defence. but the Jury
looked at 1t in a different light.
EpPs was an all-'Tound bad man. q"
Of whom his associates were desper-
ately afraid. This fact helped the
prisoners case with the jury. The
prisoner IS well satisfied with the
verdict.
Court adjourned at 1890 Satur-
day morning. and Judge Tyler left
on the early train for Charles City
TO open the June term in that coun-
~. thus closing a strenuous week S
work