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Evening star., 1909-08-29
THREE MONTHS EACH CHARGE.
Edward Robey Overcome and Un-
done by Mania for Tools.

ooAAC Ny uAdAA4d Lux 4OOlSs
Edward Robey was fond of tools. This
fondness grew to be a mania Of large
proportions. 1t ingulfed Edward.
Had not his prgress been interrupted
by the police Edward would undoubtedly
have seriously interfered with the progress
Of carpentry in this community AT the
same time he boosted the hardware busi-
ness considerably. This feature was the
silver lining of the darkening cloud of
Edwards depredations.
Hayden Henderson, Harry Moriarty,
Robert /. Williams and Ernest Bank
mann. all carpenters, aided and abetted
in Edwards downfall. They each testi-
fed in police court yesterday that some
one had broken open their respective tool
chest in Bankmann's shop at so B
street. southeast. Various pawn brokers
testified that Edward had sold them
quantities of tools
Edwards said ii was all brought on by
the drink" and asked for another chance
Detective Muilin. who arrested Edward,
produced his record. After glancing over
II, the judge informed the repentant de-
fendant that he had had too many
chances" already. Edward was given
three-month sentence for each of the
four tool chests.
Evening star., 1909-08-29
Trial Date Set.

J. William Crompton. Norman A. Tay-
lor, James o. Turner, Edward L. Keller
Louis ]. Kettler, Edwin Shuttle and Henry
C.. Coburn, the merchants conducting
stands in the Northern Liberty and K
street markets who are charged with
selling process butter as butter, were
arraigned in the Police Court yesterday
Each Of the seven cases was continued
because of the absence from the city
on leave of Inspector Haley. The hear
ings are set for September 16. This date
was fixed by the court. it having been
learned that Assistant Corporation Coun-
by that time. Mr.. Pugh will leave the
city today.
Evening star., 1909-08-29
Woman Painfully Injured.

Mrs. Mary E. Turner, colored. eighty
I've years of age, who resides on M
street, was struck by a street car yes
terday afternoon while crossing near 9th
and Washington streets and knocked
down. She sustained painful injuries to
her right arm and chest and was taken
TO the Emergency Hospital for treatment
Evening star., 1909-08-29
Will Soon Return to Service.

The schooners Thomas ]. Shyrock, Capt.
lnsley, and the William l.. Franklin, Capt
Robertson, are again ready for service
and in 3 few days they will be at a Vir-
ginia lumber port loading for this city or
Baltimore. The schooners have been at
shipyard at Bethel, Del, for two months
or longer receiving a thorough overhaul
Ing, and 1t is stated that they are in the
best of order for fall service on the Chesa-
peake bay and its tributaries. The Shy
rock is a frequent visitor to this city, but
the Franklin is not so well known at this
port.
Evening star., 1909-08-29
INEBRIATE ASYLUM NEEDED.
Chief of Police and Board Of Char
tiles Agree Upon Subject.

For the better care of persons addicted
to the use of intoxicating liquors and
drugs the chief of police and the board of
charities are agreed that the District
should have an inebriate asylum.
The use Of the old almshouse for this
purpose has been suggested by the board
of charities and Senator Gallinger intro
duced a bill at the last session of Con-
gress to permit the detention of habitual
drunkards and drug users there. The bill
failed OF passage.
ebriate asylum the police chief and the
board of charities point out that an aver
age of 1886 persons have been arrested
for drunkenness each year during the past
five years, and of these the police classed
324 as "habituals."
Evening star., 1909-08-29
Free Book on Cancer.

An eminent specialist has written q
book on the best method of treating
cancer. 1t should be read by every person
who has cancer. This book mailed free
to any one Interested Address DR.. u.
A. Johnson, 1888 Grand avenue, Kansas
City, Mo.-Advt
Evening star., 1909-08-29
ChesaDeake&O Ohio Railway

NOTE.-Puhlished only as Information. and not
guaranteed
400 P.M.-C. o. LIMITED. dafly-Fast vesti-
bule train. Pullman sleepers to Louisville.
Cincinnati. India polls. Chicago and st.
Louis. Connection for Virginia Hot Springs.
Pullman cars Louisville to Nashville. Mem
phfs and New Orleans. Dining cars. a Ia
carte service.
11:10 P.M.-F. f. v. LIMITED. dafly-Pullman
sleepers to Cincinnati. Lexington and Louis
vile daily and Virginia Hot Springs week
days. Dining Car. q "a carte service. Pull
man sleepers Cincinnati to Chicago and st.
Louis and Louisville to Memphis Nashville
and New Orleans.
Chesapeake and Ohio Offices at 513 PennsyI-
vania avenue. 1899 street and new Union
station. Telephone Main 1865 or 2206 for tickets.
baggage checks. reservations and taxicahS.
Evening star., 1909-08-29
Fifty Dollars for Arrest.

The police have been advised that $50
reward will be paid for the arrest of
William w. Hodge, twenty-five years of
age, dark complexion. brown hair and
blue eyes. He is reported to have deserted
from Fort Howard three weeks ago.
Evening star., 1909-08-29
Notice to Mali Subscribers.

Out-of town subscribers to The
Star, in ordering the address
changed or the paper continued
or stopped by mail and delivered
in the city, to insure against
mistake, should return the label
and a portion Of the wrapper
with instructions written there
ON. No further letter Is neces-
sary.
Evening star., 1909-08-29
Involuntary Plunge.

one event of the afternoon which was
not scheduled, but which aroused much
amusement among those at the pools. oc-
CURED just at the start of the half mile
race. John, the colored janitor be-
came excited during the opening dash of
the contestants. and just as he threw
both arms In the air and started lusty
cheer for his favorite he lost his balance.
Although he has been around the pools
for many months John did not enjoy
this sudden plunge. He was unable to
swim, but his cries attracted the atten-
tion of Instructor Zinkhan and he was
pulled to terra firma.
Many government clerks found the
bathing beach fine place to spend the
Saturday half holiday. and. although the
week days are primarily for the young
sters, Supt w b. Hudson stretched a
point in their favor and they We're al
lowed to take a SWIM
DR.. Hudson was in charge of the con-
tests, and his watchful care over the
contestants and his command over the
boys while the races We're in progress
were the subject of many favorable COM
ments by visitors
Evening star., 1909-08-29
Steals Revolvers and Flashlights.

Mai. Sylvester has been asked to have
his force apprehend the man who is
wanted In Baltimore for robbing a show
window several nights ago. The individ-
nal wanted is reported to have taken
three revolvers and four electric fash
lights.
Evening star., 1909-08-29
Chesapeake Beach Ry.

Effective July 10, 1909.
Subject TO change without notice.
MONDAYS. TUESDAYS. WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAYS. AND FRIDAYS.
GOING at 9:25. 11:nO an. 2:30 $40. T:t5 and
9:45 pm.
RETURNING. leave the Reach at 6:35 am.
12:45, 200, 600. 500 and 1000 nm.
SATURDAYS.
GOING at 9:25. HOO an. 200. $780, $40,
7:45 and 9:45 pm.
RETURNING at 635 am, 12:4S. 900 500
500, 900 and 1000 pm
SUNDAYS.
GOING at 9:25, IL 200 am, 200, :0O 400, 7.45
and e:45 pm.
RETURNING at TOO Am. 12:45. 2:1O 500,
500. 900 and 1000 pm.
PAUL Y. WATERS
3y0-tf,25 General Manager.
Evening star., 1909-08-29
A Perfectly Organized Bakery.

The Holmes Bakery is a model. The
Bread and Pies reach the highest stand
ard of deliciousness. Delivered to your
home Bread, &c: Pies. 20c. Holmes Bak-
cry. 1st and f sts.; phones Linen l44u
and 14i1.
Evening star., 1909-08-29
Baltimore and Return, $1.25,

Baltimore and Ohio r. R.,
every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways. both days, except Royal Lin
tied. City Offices. 1417 G st. and GIG
Penna ave.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-08-29
$86.75 to Alaska Yukon Exposition

via Baltimore & Ohio. Going via st.
Paul, thence choice routes, returning via
Salt Lake and Denver, or vice versa
small additional expense returning via
California; liberal limit and stopover
privileges, on sale daily. This Is the
most desirable period for this very at
tractive cheap trip. Consult agents.
Advt.
Evening star., 1909-08-29

urn; second. John Burrill: third, George
TraverS.
Plunge for distance-First, Earnest
Hunt; second. George Scott; third. Clar-
ence Thompson
Two-hundred- and twenty-yard swim, for
boys under nineteen years-First. Albert
Rudd; second. Clarence Thompson; third,
George Travers
Inc events were under the direction of
instructor John Pinkett, who has charge
of the colored boys pool
Evening star., 1909-08-29
Coblens & Co., Auctioneers,

10th & SITS. NV. Now open. ex-
libition of Oriental & Domestic Rugs \
Art Furniture. First auction sale Friday.
Sept 8. at IL am. Reliable goods only.
Evening star., 1909-08-29

$1.25 to Baltimore and Return
Today via Baltimore and Ohio R. r.
Advt.
Evening star., 1909-08-29
LOCAL MENTION.

Bargain Gas Ranges.
Lot Estate guaranteed $4.OO below price
Ruud and Superior Water Heaters.
l.O4 G. C. A Muddiman & Co. GIG l2tn
Evening star., 1909-08-29

Flowers for September Weddings.
Leave orders with Shaffer, 14th & L
Adyt
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caverly's Plumbing. 1881 G NV.

Altamont Spring Water.
"Of exceptional purity. McDon'
nell state chemist, Md.
Evening star., 1909-08-29

Carpets Cleaned and Laid
at Conger's. Phone West 427. au24-7t
Evening star., 1909-08-29

The Best Cultivated Flowers
are obtainable at GUIDES They are home
grown, fresh, fragrant. 1914 F.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-08-29
CITY ITEMS.
Oh! For a Camera!

OH = UI u OdUuCTd.
Call in Simonds and his cameras will
snap your children at their play. Post
cards are the latest in high-class finishes
1902 F.
Evening star., 1909-08-29

Coblens & Co., Auctioneers,
10th and +. now open. Reliable goods only. u
I-Adyt
Evening star., 1909-08-29

Coblens & Co., Auctioneers,
10th and r, now open. Reliable goods only"
L-Adyt
Evening star., 1909-08-29
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.
POTOMAC d CHESAPEAKE STEAMBOAT
COMPANY.

EIGHTH STREET. WHARF
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT JUNE II f9Os
Steamers Leave Washington. D. o.
SUNDAY TUESDAY and THURSDAY At 7
m for landings from Somerset Beach to Wfrts
Including Poseys. Brents and Upper Machodoc
landings In addition 70 above.
MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY at 4 pm. for
landings as far EDGEwATFR and PAR.
HAMS POINT. including the Upper Machodoc
Creek wicomico River landings and those In
Nomini Creek
SATURDAY at am for landings as far AZ
NOMINI including Wicomico River landings
Steamer Estelle Randall Tuesday and Thursday
as far as Smiths: other days. except Saturday,
as far as Grinders.
Schedule subject to tide and weather and 70
change without notice.
For detailed information call Phone Main 5s11
w. b. EMMERT. Vice President and Geni
sslo-tf W. n. CARKR 1np g. AsssE.
Evening star., 1909-08-29
Seab0ard Air Lime Ry.

9:05 AM. DAILY-''Florida Fast Mail" Through
coaches and Pullman Sleepers to Savannah and
Jacksonville. Through sleepers Washington to
Atlanta and BIRMINGHAM Dining cars
7:20 Pm. DAILY = Year Round Limited
Coaches and Pullman to Savannah. Jacksonville
and Tampa. Also Atlanta. Birmingham and
Memphis Dining
Ticket Office. 141s New York ave. NV.
E. A. HARDWOOD. G. 7. A.
C. B. RYAN. G.P.A.. G.. T. PHILLIPS, D.P.A
Portsmouth. Va. Washington. D. c.
Evening star., 1909-08-29

Coblens & Co., Auctioneers,
10th and i. now open. Reliable goods only.
-Advt
Evening star., 1909-08-29
The Great Age and Purity

of HEURICH'S SE-yATE
Beer place it in highest favor with those
demanding a first-class beer for home
use. At grocers' or phone Arlington Bot. Co
au2S-5d
Evening star., 1909-08-29
Baltimore and Ohio P. X.

Baltimore and Ohio r. K.
LEAVE NEW UNION STATION,
ROYAL BLUE LINE.
EVERY OTHER HOUR ON THE ODD HOUR"
TO PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK.
1900 am. Diner and Pullman Parlor Car.
f11-0O a. m. Diner and Pullman Parlor Car.
III 90 m. Observation P.rlor. 5-hour Train.
LOO pm. Diner and Pullman Parlor Car.
400 pm. .Royal Limited" All Pullman. hr.
400 pm. Coaches to Philadelphia.
800 pm. Diner and Pullman Parlor.
800 pm. Coaches to New York.
'12.15 MT sleerers to New York.
'2S2 Am N,, slesgeys e to Phila m and aS New York.
TO BALTIMORE
'EvERY HOUR ON THE HOUR"
"tsk 90 a"y tsso 90 ZOO a@ .9 10? 9ssn Gn
300. 1890: tio.oo. .l1oo am. .12oo noon.
t4.o0, f4.45, 800, 1903, IS 1900, $3.50
TOO. ts.00 1900. 1000. '1o.35. '11.3O. 'i2.13
night.
CHICAGO. s1.27. $40 pm.
CINCINNATI. ST. LOUIS and LOUISVILLE.
80 am. .4:O5 pm. '12.4o night.
PITTSBURG. 's.1o am. '1.27. '9.1o p.m..
CLEyELAND. .s.1o pm.
COLUMBUS. $3.50 pm.
WHEELING. '9. 10 an. $3.50 pm.
MsEGHKSrEh ssd tsiO 1915 ssis .n sso
H1GERsTowN: $40 am. $500 p.m
ANNAPOLIS. .7.3o. $500 am, tl2.o5 noon.
.Daiy Except Exec a's Sunday. rS Sunday only
TELEPHONES at all OF the following ticket
Offices: 1417 G st. NV, Main 1891: 80 Perm
sylvania ave-. Main 27s: New Union Station
Ticket Once. Main 1880. Information Bureau.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-26

Mrs. s. T. McHenry of Jackson vile is visiting relatives and friends in this city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-26
WHEN THE EXPERT TESTlFIES.
Dialogue Not Great Exaggeration of That Sometimes Heard on
 Witness Stand.

"You are an aIienist? ?"
 "Yes, sir"
 That is to say, you know a crazy man when you see him?"
 "lhat's about it.
 "Is the prisoner sane?"
 '1Ie is."
 What particular thing determines your decision ?"
 "The size and source of the fee, of course. You must be a novice" No extraneous comment, please. Do alienists ever lie under oath? ?" "Those of the other side, yes, al- ways"
 But supposing you had been re- tained by the other side?"
 In that case this side would have become the other side"
 And you say the prisoner is sane?"
 No, insane; crazy as a hare, an imbecile from the cradle"
 Haven't you changed your mind in the last few minutes ?"
 Entirely so. For an instant l had forgotten that l was retained for the prisoner and not the state" Soon after, the case went to the jury.-Life.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-26
SERIOUS CRIME
 $ INVERTED

W.a. $ believed to have been an attempted repetition of the terri ble crime in which Mrs. Arlena Lawrence was assaulted, one of her sons killed and the other inj UT ed, and for which Frank Brown, a negro, was lynChed i'll this city i'll September, 1905, occurred here at o'clock Sunday morning.
 Two negro men made bold at tempt to enter the house of Mrs. Wright. poor widow, who lives with her two small children ill dilapidated cottage on Clifton street, but the woman succeeded in frightening away her would be assailants by her screams for help, after they had tried to force the front door open and were attemp- ing to make their entrance at rear window.
 Mrs. Wright saw the men through 8 window and says one of them was a tai! yellow negro, while the other was short and black, but is able to give no better description of them. It 1t certain that burglary could not have been the object ot the negroes, as 1t IS well known here that the family has been kept up for some time by charitable ncighbers, and Mrs. Wright says the men persisted ill their efforts to enter the house after
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-26
LOOK FOR THE HUMOR.

If you have a good, sound, per fectly healthy laugh tucked up your sleeve, it doesn't particularly matter how crazily the world goes round. The most tragic moment usually has second or two of humor. Some day, when humanity is enlightened, all troubles will be adjusted with a smile. One would think the indi- vidual of most amazing account, con- sidering the tremendous amount of consideration we give our own af- fairs. Be like the canary bird. When he is happy he sings, when he IS wretched he keeps still. We can learn a great deal from those who don't know anything.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-26
DISAPPOINTMENT FOR CURIOUS
Crowd not Permitted to Hear Miss
 Burkhalter Testify.
Attorneys for State and Defense in Dill Trial Present Case to the
 Iury

Little Rock, July 29.-The crowd in the circuit court room Saturday, when the jnry which will try the Earl Dill assault case was selected, was small in com parison to the crowd which swarmed into the courtroom this morning when the doors were opened. The exceptionally large crowd was drawn with curiosity to see Miss Ray Burkhalter the prose cutting witness, who they knew would have to go on the stand to- day and recite the story of the al legged criminal assault up n her by the I6-yelrold defendant. They will be disappointed, how ever, as when the time comes for her testimony, the spectators will probebly be excluded from the court room, leaving only those who are entitled to remain, through connection with the case.
 Court opened this morning at o:3o, a halt hour earlier than the usual hour of opening on Monday mornings. It took over a half hour to get all the witnesses in the court and have them sworn.
 Prosecuting Attorney Roy D. Campbell then stated to the jury the case of the state. He recited the story of the assault as told by Miss Burkhalter at the time the crime was committed. He then went into details as to how the state would endeavor to throw about Dill chain of circum- stances so strong there could be no doubt of guilt, even though the defendant had not positively been
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-26
TUNNEL WELL
 WATER FAILS

Early this morning the water in the we'll at the railway tunnel, fail- ed after the testing pump had been running more or less continuously for about ten days and steadily for about 36 hours. The first sign of failure was shown last night, when the pump began running very hard, showing the lift was from the bottom of the well. The pump was taken out this morning, and no further effort to test the under ground water supply will be made.
 Prof G. H. Burr, who was in charge of test, had but little faith in securing sufficient supply from the beginning. The size of the we'll rendered it impossible to pump more than ,ooo gallons an hour, and this amount would not have been half sufficient for the city, even had the we'll shown no signs of failure.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-26
by the victim.

identified by the victim.
 Lewis Rhoton followed for the defense and dwelt considerably up- on tue crime. He called attention to the appearent physical condi ton of his client and said 1t was almost evident he could not over power Miss Burkhalter, who was his superior in strength. He also stated that local officers and a number of others would be intro duced to prove an alibi for the boy.
 Court then adjourned until alter noon when the taking of evidence by the state will commence. Miss Burkhalter will probably be the first witness called. As she is the principal witness, the entire after noon will probably be devoted to her, as Attorney Rhoton will re- quire mnch time in the cross ex- animation.
 The jury, containing banker, business man and planter, spent yesterday under guard of deputy sheriffs, who permitted the body to walk about the city for a snort while in the afternoon. The jury is not permitted to separate at any time, spending the nights on cots in the large court room, and going out to their meals under escort of the ever present deputy sheriffs. The jury is composed of eight farmers, a butcher, grocer, banker and railroad man. All are young men, and with one exception, are married. Only four are residents of Little Rock.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-26
PENSION LIST IS INCREASING
Eight Hundred Deaths Cause No
 Decrease in Number.
Pensioners, However, will Receive About Same Percentage of Their Claims
 as Last Year.

Little Rock, July 26.-During each legislative session in the de- bate on Confederate pensions, 1t has always been stated the num- Der of pensioners would each year become less and finally there would no longer be any necessity for an appropriation for Confeder- ate pensions. Theoretically cor rect as this statement may be, like many other important problems of state, 1t does not work out i'll that manner. Records for the current year which are now being com piled by State Auditor John K lobe and Earl w. Hodges, state printing clerk, show that the amount paid out annually in Con federate pensions and the number of pensioners are steadily increas- ing.
 The state pension board meets here on the second Monday in August to check over all the old pensions, pass on the applications which have been sent ill by the county boards. The old pension CTS, who have been certified to by the clerks of each county of the state as still being alive and indi gent circumstances have already been checked up by the auditor s force.
 The reports which have been sent in by the various county boards show about 500 deaths among the pensioners last year, but to take the place of these 1900 new applications have been re- ceived. The death of a pensioner means that his name is to be
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-26
Fruit! Fruit!

We will sell our overripe peaches at 50 cents per bushel at the or chard. Although too ripe to ship, the peaches will be i'll good condi- ton.
 We have peaches of higher qual- ity we will deliver on orders only at so cenes per crate. Phone No. 10 or No. 65. ti
 Round Mt. Fruit Go.
 Pyle & Paris, Owners.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-26
Griffin Refuses Appointment.

Ben L. Griffin has made final decision that he cannot accept the position of secretary of the state capitol commission and has so notified the commission. MT. Griffin gives as his reason that he expects to make the race for con- gress and it would be impossible tor him to carry on his campaign and perform the duties of the sec retaryship. The commission has not yet decided to whom they will now tender the appointment.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-26
Finger Mashed.

While attempting to make coupling this morning, Horace Blankenship one of the brakemen on the local, had the misfortune to get the third finger on his right hand mashed. The injury is a very painful one and the finger may have to be amputated. Dr. G. D. Dickerson, the company's local physician, dressed the finger and MT. Blankenship left on the dinky for Little Rock.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-26

dropped from the rolls, but instead in six out of seven cases, an increase is made upon the Confederate pen sion fnnd. The present pension law provides SIoo per annum for the widow of a Confederate soldier who is in indigent Circum- stances. The widow of pension CT always qualities under this sec tion. The state pays a pension of S25, $50, S75 and SIoo per annum to the old soldiers who are i'll need of the pension. Very few receive the highest amount as total disa- bility is required.
 When the pension board meets it calls upon the state treasurer and asCertains the amount which has been collected under the tax levy. The total of the old and new pensions on their face value are then added and the proportion to be paid each pensioner, is de cided upon. Last year there was $500, GOO i'll pensions allowed and as there was only about S47o, 900 ln the treasury to the credit of the pension fund so each pensioner re- ceived about c per cent. The highest percentage ever paid was i'll G9o6 when the pensioners re- received 68 per cent. An act went into effect then allowing the pensioners to apply for an increase of pension and the rush under this act was so great the pensioners re- ceived by AS per cent ir 1907. The legislature then increased the levys and that permitted the per centage to be increased last year again. This year the pensioners will receive about the same amount as last, though in few years, with increased valuations by the tax commission, it is thought the pensioners will receive the full amount of the pension allowed l them.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-26
INJUNCTION 10
 BE GRANTED

Little Rock, July 26.-Special. Chancellor Martineau th1s morn ing overruled the demurrer of the state in the Caldwell & Drake in- junction proceeding against the state capitol commission. This means that the temporary injunc- ton will be granted.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-26
Illustrated Lecture Given.

A lecture illustrated by stereop. tican slides was given by Profess sors M. ]. Russell and Guy A.. Simmons at the Methodist church last evening, the subject being The First Missionary Journey ot St. Paul. The lecture and illp . trations were very interesting and a large crowd was present. Next Sunday night "The Second Jour
 ney" will be similarly presented.