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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-30
Saith ACTS AS
COURT BOONCER
Police Magistrate Elects For
mer Justice Johnson From
His Office.
DURING HEARING OF CASE
Latter Becomes Offensive and Is
Pushed Into the
Street.

There was excitement galore in the
Office of Police Magistrate Smith this
noon when a half dozen small boys
with their parents were arraigned on
the charge of disorderly conduct. The
boys were arrested by Detective Pc
terson of TIT Rock Island road. They
have been in the habit of frequenting
the railroad yards and picking up the
coal which falls from the cars. A de-
termined effort had been made to keep
them away by warning their parents
that they would be arrested if caught
there, but the threat did not have the
desired effect, and the boys kept on
gathering up the coal.
This morning a bunch Of them were
"pinched,' and their parents were
to appear before the police
magistrate Each of the boys was
fined 81 and costs, and in most cases
the fines were RENTED upon payment
Of the costs.
johnson Butts IN.
During the course of the trial of the
boys, G. Albert Johnson, former JUS
tice Of tho peace. took a hand in the
affair, although as far as could be
found out he was not employed by any
Of the defendants. He became so OBJ /
nOXious to the magistrate that the
latter finally got up from his desk and |
seized the former justice by the neck |
and forcibly elected him from the |
room by throwing him out into the (
street. Mr.. Smith told him to remain |
there until he could behave like a gen
leman. Mr.. Johnson cooled down very /
quickly and promised to be good, /
he was allowed to return
70 TIE court room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-30
HELD UP BY Three
G. M. Merritt, Kewanee, Claims
to Have Been Rolled in
City Last Night.
MONEY AND PAPER MISSING
Not Able TO Tell just Where 1t
Happened-Heldf for Stealing
Tools.

c. NJ. Merritt, who says his father
is wealthy resident of Kewanee. re
ported TO the police department that
he had been held up last night in this
city by three men and s35 in money
and three drafts for S214 taken from
him. He was partially intoxicated and
could not state in what part of the
city the hoIdup occurred.
Today the police gathered in a sus-
pect, who gives his name as King. He
had in his possession one of the drafts
taken from Merritt. King is a
stranger, having arrived in the city a
few days ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-30
Fsllo.re,cn -, 80.

The Misses Lrcy and Celia Huls-
brink ana Martha Rredar eltertaiEed
last evening with a Hallowe en- party
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-30
srntemntlc ThIevlnr.

Two men named Longwell and Ha'
field, whose homes are on Forty-siX a
street in this city, were arrested this
afternoon on a charge Of larceny pre-
ferred against them by the Velie Car
riage company of Moline. where both
had been employed They are accused
of the systematic theft from the com
psny of tools and other factory ap-
planes of the aggregate value OF ST.
coo. Part of the missing property was
found in their homes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-30

and barn dance at 1928 Sixth ave
nue.. Refreshments were served and
an orchestra furnished music during
the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-30

the right to object or assent in the
city ordinan ces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
TO AID THE TURNER'S.
Concert Given by Pupils Of Mrs. M
r. Waldecker.

An enthusiastic audience OF Turner's
and their friends listened to concert
last night in the Turn Hall. It'll and l.
streets. given by tie pupils of Mrs. M H.
Waldecker. assisted by several local mu-
sicans. The program ended with aero
battle and gyrnnastic exercises by different
classes OF the Columbia Turnverein.
The entertainment was given by Mrs.
Waldecker for the benefit of the Column
bia Turnverein. to be applied In meeting
the general expenses of that organization.
Among he local musicians who assisted
in the concert were E. Q. Weber of the
Marine Band and Ralph Coleman and
Harry P. wilkins, vocalists. Many of the
program numbers were encored, prolong-
ing the concert until we'll toward mid
night.
Those who took part were Misses Annie
NJ. Cooper and Florence Frank, Mrs Ella
Phillips Miss Helen White, Miss Alice
Fowler Miss Mamie Eskin, Miss Esther
Johnson Miss Loretta Fitzgerald, Miss
Veronica Lynch, Miss Mary Haden
Misses Edna Ford and Flora Genela.
Misses Phoebe Lynch and Nellie Lynch,
Lillian Mcdonnell and Master John Nc
DonnelI in piano duet: Mr.. Corban Rudy,
Miss Mary Lynch, Mr.. Ralph Coleman.
Miss Media Waldecker Miss Sophie Temp
kins Mr. Guy White. Mr.. Harry P. Will
kins Miss Veronica Bedell and Misses
Phoebe McKeever and Gertrude Bornet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
Badge Presented.

many years, and who have esteemed you
for your many good qualities of mind and
OF heart have watched your progress in
the fire department with mingled feelings
of pride and of confidence We are proud
OF your achievements and proud Of your
merited advancement. And we were also
confident that in every position i'm which
the emergency and you would render a
most satisfactory account of yourself.
Your elevation TO the responsible posi-
ton OF chief of the fire department as a
merited reward for faithful and intelli-
gent performance OF duty bears testimony
10 the fact that our confidence III you
was not misplaced.
And now. Chief Wagner, on behalf of
Il few of the great host of your friends
and admirers in this District. il gives me
great pleasure and honor To present 10
you this medal "A slight token of our
esteem and friendship. We sincerely
hope that you will live to wear il for
many years during your active service i'm
the interests of the people of the District.
And when by the lengthening of the
years with their attendant infirmities YOU
may be compelled to retire from active
duties, may you long live to wear il and
cherish II as slight remembrance and
appreciation of duty well done"
Chlef wagner. in accepting the token of
esteem, referred to his associations with
No. IA company. having slept under their
roof night after night for years The
chief said he hardly knew how to ex-
manifested for him by the citizens of the
District. Thirty years ago, he said he
started III the service of the District and
had had many pleasan, and unpleasant
duties 10 perform.
But he said. Il took the bitter with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
NORMAL SCHOOL LUNCHEON.
First Year Girls Entertain Teachers
at Franklin Building.

The first-year girls of the Washington
Normal School gave luncheon yester-
day afternoon to the teachers and MEM
bers of the junior class in the assembly
hall of the Franklin School. which was
highly enjoyed by the 100 Or more guests.
The hall was prettily decorated in yellow
and white. the class colors, and flowers of
these colors were much in evidence. Short
addresses We're made by Supt. Stuart. AS
sistant Supt. Hughes and others of the
guests felcitating the young women on
their school work. and during the luncheon
a musical and vocal program was render
ed by the Misses Strong. Greene, Hess and
Miller. Miss Yost was general chairman
of the committee having the luncheon in
charge. assisted by the following COM
mitteeS:
Committee on decorations-Miss Smith,
chairman: Misses Stone. Cremer, O'Daniel.
kohr, Mckenzie and Darcy.
Committee on serving-Miss Dill, chair
man. and Misses Hellman, Miller. Weaver,
Kirby, Kerper, Taylor, Douglass. Free
man. Worster. Mcnamara Willis. Noah.
Strong, Eskin. Won Etzdorf. Talliferro.
Robinson. Burket. Mcdonnell, Northup.
Sheridan and Daniel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
MAINE ASSOCIATION MEETS.
Attractive Musical and Literary
Program Performed.

The last meeting of the Maine Asso-
citation. held at 3D. 9th street northwest.
was well attended and an attractive pro-
gram was presented. comprising vocal
solos. Katie Lee and Willie Gray"
''Homesick' and kitty and Ben,' by
Mrs Isabelle Baker Chase; "Bobolink"
and Woodland Groom Song by Mrs. D..
S. Corser; piano solos, Barn Dance" and
Roses, by Miss Verena Schmidt; recita-
tons. The Second Reader Class in the
Country Schoolhouse." by Mrs. Chase:
Composition on the Horse" by Miss
Georgia S. Rogers: parody on Mary s
Little Lamb" by Mrs. ]. NJ. Woicott:
Uncle Eph's Christmas, The Yankee
Schoolmaster' and THE Female Book
Agent by Mr.. J. NJ. Wolcott; also an
original story. THE Lost Child by Mrs.
l.. j. Young Withee.
These meetings are held monthly and
are well attended by former residents of
the Pine Tree state. The next meeting. to-
morrow night. will be addressed by John
Barrett director of the international bu-
reau of American republics. on the sub
iect. South America, Wonderland OF
Opportunity. 4 musical program viii,
also be given after which will be so
cial hour during which time refresh
ments will be served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02

Fine Rugs From Old Carpets.
Woven to IL it, wide Ter Main 694:.
Oriental Fluff Rug Works, 1905 f ST. n W
mh31-eod. St.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
SHOCKS THE SHOPPERS.
Army Veteran Curses When His OF.
fer Is Refused.

Michael Carey. veteran of the army,
about sixty-five years old. met his god
child. little girl about seven years old
last night and decided to take her to a
nearby store to buy hat for her.
Anything will do" he said to the
storekeeper. Except those red arrange
ments. If I'd see her in red with five
drinks in me I'd be lodging turkeys on
bicycles for a month";
A bargain was concluded for a blue
hat, the price of which was 20 cents. All
went smoothly until Carey tried to in
duce the storekeeper to take 30 cents. all
he had, in. lieu of the half dollar. The
merchant refused, and the profanity be-
gan. The girls mother. the storekeeper
and number of citizens attempted to
quiet him. but without success. and it
was while the man was "cussing" away
to his hearts content in the midst of a
circle Of children and women that Police
man Lester of the fourth precinct appear
ed and arrested the veteran. who was
sent to the workhouse for forty-five days
this morning by Judge Kimball of the
Police Court in default of fifteen-dollaf
fine upon charge of cursing in rfle
streets in the presence of number of
women and children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
FELL WITH FIRE LADDER.
Capt. Hollohan of Engine Company
Has Narrow Escape From Injury.

p. ]. Hollohan, captain of NO IA en-
CINE company. narrowly escaped serious
injury yesterday afternoon while hgnt-
ing blaze on the third floor at the house
of DIR. Damon Binkert,, rs l1th street
northwest. II was about 4:@ O'Clock
when the fire started. and an alarm sent
in from box 135 summoned four COM
panies to the scene.
Members of No. l6 engine company
were first to reach the fire and they
entered the building. taking care to see
that none of the occupants were in dan
ger. while members of the other COM
panies worked from the outside. Capt.
Hollohan assembled ladder on the out
side of the building i'm order to reach
one Of the windows and render assist
ance to the firemen who were inside. and
while making the ascent the ladder slip
ped and started falling. Realizing the
danger in which he was placed. Capt.
Hollohan. an experienced firefighter. con-
cluded he would ride the RAIDER and
would not jump. Fortunately the lad
der struck against a bay window and
ended the danger before the captain
reached the ground.
The fire caused about $500 damage. 500
to the building and 500 to the contents.
There was nothing to indicate the origin
of the blaze.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
Arrange for Annual Dinner.

University of Chicago Alumni. at their
annual meeting. held last night deter
mined to hold a banquet May L in honor
of President Harry Pratt Judson of the
university. who will make tour of the
south at that time. The club has a
membership in Washington of seventy.
and is reported TO be in highly flourish
ing condition. Secretary of the Treasury
Franklin MacNeagh and Representative
Frank O. Lowden OF Illinois are trustees
Of the university. and Will be among the
guests of honor al the coming dinner Di-
rector Charles D. Walcott OF the Smith
sonian Institution and President Ira REM
sen of Johns Hopkins University are also
honorary degree alumni An election of
officers of the club was also held last
night. and resulted as follows: President.
g. +. Kay. vice president Mrs LEROY r.
Vernon: secretary and treasurer Paul G.
Patterson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
CHANGING HOUSE NUMBERS.
Kenyon Street Protestants to Have
Hearing.

Engineer Commissioner Judson has
moved that the Commissioners give pub
lie hearing I'm connection with the pro-
posai to change the numbers of the
houses on Kenyon street between It'll
and 18th streets northwest.
The property owners along this street
were notified in March that the house
numbers did not conform to the approved
system OF house numbering. and that the
commissioners were preparing to carry
out the approved plan on Kenyon street
between 18th ard 18th streets. Many of
the owners OF the houses affected have
protested against the change. and II has
been decided by the engineering depart
ment that public hearing should be
given in the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
FUNERAL OF MR.. HERRELL.
Services at the House and Grave
Largely Attended.

The remains of John f. Herrell were
followed to their last resting place in Con-
gressional cemetery yesterday afternoon
by a large concourse of friends The
funeral services We're held at his lome, DIG
Pennsylvania avenue southeast, at 1
o'clock. Rev. III. S. France officiating. The
final services at the grave were under
Masonic and Odd Fellow auspices.
Clerks of the National Capital Bank
who ofiiciated active pallbearers were
II. e. Stewart d. d. Click. W. F. Smith,
j. r. Zimmerman. +. r. Benham. +. r.
Cady and H. w. Griffith. The honorary
pallbearerS were selected from among
business and professional men with whom
Mr. Herreli had been associated They
were Henry Hurt and IL. r. Blount of
the American Security and Trust Com
pany. Thomas w. Smith and James l..
Parsons Of the National Capital Bank.
NJ. L. Weller and j. +. Yost of the East
Washington Savings Bank. Patrick Ma
loney. j. +. O'Neal and William Yost Of
the +. \. \. NJ: DIR. Thomas Gates
and W. NJ. Mailen of the |. O. O. T., and
~. X. Simpson and Leon Dessez of the
East Washington Building Associations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02

Will illustrate the Announcements
of the Mans Store.

To all lovers of good pictures the work
of AlonZo kmball displayed in his
Illustrations In the leading magazines has
long been source OF delight. The
strength and surety of his art has long
been highly appreciated ny competent crit
les. His speciality is the portrayal Of
American manhood, particularly well
Dire SGD American manhood. Realizing the
value of his art. The Mans Store, of
which u. j. Kaufman is proprietor. has
procured Mr.. kimballs services. and
through the business acumen of Mr.
Kaufman the artists work will appear
on the advertisements and announcements
of The Mans Store.
So great is Mr.. Knibal's ability to de-
tail accurately the different styles of mas
culine attire that his sketches of the
spring styles offered at The Mans Store
are sure to attract wide and favora BILE
attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02

While crossing Chain bridge last night
about $50 o'clock. Peter Yunie. a resident
of the Canal road. accidentally fell and
sustained a painful injury to his leg. He
was given treatment at Georgetown Uni
versity Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
DISTRICT INSURANCE REPORT.
Assets, Liabilities and Surplus of
Licensed Companies.

Superintendent OF Insurance Thomas T.
Drake has submitted to the Commissions
erS a statement III summary form. of the
assets. liabilities and surplus Of insurance
companies and associations of all kinds
authorized ny license to transact business
in the District. December 81
In a supplementary report there is Il
statement Of the premiums and losses
paid by these companies during the year
1905 This shows that for life and acct
dent insurance premiums amounting to
S4246,GSS.1I We're paid in and losses
amounting to SlN4. 20 paid out For
fire insurance the report shows that
s712.9o46o was paid in premiums and
$22,2. Al paid in losses
Supt. Drake says that the annual re-
ports of the companies. submitted to his
department. will now be verified
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
Death Of William E. Etka.

William E. Etka. for the past twenty
two years clerk in the office of the
surgeon general of the army at the War
Department. died at his residence, No. Is
10th street northeast. Wednesday evening,
after a long and painful illness, In the
forty-eighth year of his age The re-
mains will be shipped tomorrow morning
TO his old home at Miff1intown. Pa. for
inter1nent. Mr. Etka was appointed a
81 600 clerk in the surgeon generals office
under civil service rules in February.
1887, and was promoted to clerkshi
of class in September. 1885.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02

Frank J.. Wagner, chief of the fire de-
partment, was the guest of honor last
night at No. IA engine company's quar-
ters in Sth street, the occasion being the
celebration by a number of friends of
the sixty-fifth anniversary of his birth
and thirtieth anniversary of his appoint
ment to position in the fire department.
1t was a genuine surprise to the chief.
He was further surprised when Richard
A. Mclean. acting for William r. Hart.
who had been selected to act as chair
man. presented him with a handsome
gold badge.
The fire chief had planned to remain
at home last evening, but when he re-
ceived what he supposed was a duty call
he bade home folks farewell and hurried
to his quarters. District Commissioners
mcfarland and West. DIR. William Tin
dali. secretary TO the board of Commits
sioners; Richard A. Mclean and G.. W.
McCuen. members of the committee in
charge of the affair: Lieut.. Sutton. COM
mander of the harbor police precinct
Henry Franc and Il number of other
friends of the chief were there to greet
him.
Chief Wagner Surprised.
What does this all mean?' the chief
inquired after he had been brought to "a
realization that the banquet table had
been spread by the members OF No. IA
i'm his honor.
He suddenly recalled that it was a day
for him to engage in a double celebration,
and he frankly said he was in the hands
of his friends. The presentation OF the
badge was followed by speechmaking and
an entertaining program. i'll which Matt
Horne took an active part
1t WAS April 1. and the chief admitted
he had been fooled.
Henry Franc, who acted as POSTMASTER,
said to Chief Wagner that he was happy
to welcome SO many of his friends to the
home of the winners of the mcfarland
trophy. and referred to the members of
the company as Chief WaSners boys.
We KNOW, added the POSTMASTER,
that you attained your present position
in the good oid-fas hioned method, by
merit and not by pull-and that is why
so many ardent admirers and well wish
ers here tonight TO express the hope
ahead n -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
Pure Cal. Olive Oil, 81 Qt.,

soc pit: Zoe half pit. new Maple Sirup.
Lenten goods. J. d. Donnelly, 14th & L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
Colored Woman Hit by Automobile

Mary Bailey. coIored. forty years of
age. 1929 18th street northwest was treat
ed at Freedmen's Hospital last night for
injuries received by being knocked down
by an automobile. while in front of 121o u
street. Allen J. Victory. who was In
charge of the machine, lives at 1a17 I'd
street northwest. and is employed by the
Cleveland Auto Company. He was ar
rested charged with assault and was re-
leased on bond for his appearance i'm court
when the woman is able to appear His
claim Is that the affair was an unavoid-
able accident The injured woman sus.
tained fracture of her right leg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
The Blair SUNDAY Rest Bill.

A joint meeting in commemoration of
the tWenty-tirst anniversary of the first
hearing before Congress of the Blair Sun
day rest bill will be held in the Foundry
NJ F. Church Sunday evening at o'clock
by the International Reform Bureau and
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union Former Senator Henry w. Blair
and Mrs. Clinton Smith will preside. Mrs
Margaret Dye Ellis will speak of the bill
and its progress and Rev. Wilbur F.
Crafts will deliver an address on Living
and Dying Nations" Music will be fur
nished by the church choir.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
Training Children in Service.

\ practical and interesting address on
The subject Training in Service was
given I'm the Friends School, 1859 street.
Yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Edwin &.
Grice. founder and president of the Phila-
delphia League of Home and School AS
sociations, an organization of over 5000
members. Mrs. Grice made an especial
point of the necessity of making children
earn their play by doing some work in
the home. She strongly advocated the
modern idea of bringing the home and
The school into closer touch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02

Annie A. Coberth has filed suit i'm the
District Supreme Court 10 recover so, O0
damages from the Great Atlantic and Pa
ciic Tea Company for alleged personal
injuries.
Through Attorneys W G. Gardiner and
T. ". Hopewell she declares that while
examining the goods in the company S
branch store at 1907 NJ street northwest
she fell through unprotected trap in
the floor and sustained serious injury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
Mr.. Meek Host at Dinner.

Samuel w. Meek. business manager OF
the Washington Herald, entertained at
dinner last evening at his home. oIus n
street. in honor of Monroe f. HolIander
of the paper, who is leaving the city
shortly for Arizona Those present in
cluded Monroe f.. Hollander, Samuel w.
Meek, Thomas Wilkinson. Paul r Cain.
Thomas Solan, j. III. Mclaughlin, Henry
Ransom. w. Arthur Storm and Ernest
johnson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
Y. P. R. q. officers Chosen.

At the last annual meeting of the
Young Peoples Religious Union of All
Souls Church the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: President
Miss Helen G.. Nichols; vice president
John D. Mckenzie: secretary. Miss Har-
riette Hilton: treasurer Charming Porter
Executive committee. DIR. Morton G.
Lloyd. Edward Collins, Mrs. Mary w.
CrenShaw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02

the sweet and remained in harness. But
/ am no hero. l have not done anything
of late TO merit this. and will say that l
can accept the badge only as token of
friendship and good will -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
LOCAL MENTION.
TONIGHT.

National-Victor Moore in THE Talk OF
the Town. S:1o pm.
Belasco-George Arliss In 'The Devil,
SIS pm.
Columbia-Edna Wallace Hopper In
Fifty Miles From Boston," SIS pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville, S:15 pm.
New Academy-"At Cripple Creek" Sis
pm.
New I.yceum-The FrolicSome Lambs
Extravaganza Company, SIS pm.
Majestic = Continuous vaudeville and
moving pictures. Z pm.
Gayety-"The Serenaders." SID pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
Funeral of Mrs. Adelaide snowden.

Funeral services for Mrs. Adelaide
Snowden. wife of Lieut.. Commander
Snowden, U.S.N.. were held yesterday
afternoon first at the home, 1906 Belmont
road and later in ST. Margarets Episco-
pal Church. conducted by the rector, Rev.
Herbert Scott Smith. Friends of Com
mander Snowden acted as pa'lbearers.
The interment was i'm Arlington cemetery