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The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-23

West side tract beginning on east
line of Madison st. $50 #. My of
the north line of Laurent ST.; thence
My on east line of Madison St. 3712
TT; thence easterly parallel to Lau-
rent St. 10 ft., southerly parallel to
Madison St. 3715 it., w'ly parallel to
Laurent st. 40 #. to beginning. .11.25
West side of tract beginning on east
line of Madison St. 1S7h ft My of
north line of Laurent St; thence
My on east line of Madison St S71s
IT. ely parallel to Laurent st 40
ft.; sly parallel to Madison St. 3712
it. to beginning IL .25
of Madison St. 325 #. My from
north line of Laurent ST.; thence
My on east line of Madison St. SO
it: ely parallel to Laurent st. 40
it., sly parallel to Madison ST. so
TT, WY parallel to Laurent st. 40
it to beginning. 800
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-23

west SIDE tract beginning at the
southwest corner of lot 1S2 on Mon
roe St: thece southerIy on east line
of Monroe st. to the south line of
North Park Add; thence easterly
on said south line to where the same
intersects the south line of lot 16S;
thence northerly to a point on the
south line of lot 1S2, which is II ft.
east of the line of Monroe ST.;
thence west to beginning ng-.........-...5 so
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-23

CONTINUED on Seventh Page.)
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-23

East side tract beginning on west
line of Quincy st. 764 fit. My of north
line of Fairchild ST.: thence WHY at
right angles to Quincy St. 17o ft. to
east line of alley, My on said east
line SO TT, ely at right angles 10
TT. to west line of Quincy ST., sly
on said west line so fit, to beginning 500
KANSAS AVENITE. NORTH
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-23

Lot 935 Pollan's Add. dd...................60 so 80
West side tract beg. east line of
Logan st. 225 fit. My of the north
line of Pools Add; thnee My on
east line of Logan ST. so TT; ely at
right angles 10 ft. to. west line of
alley; sly on said west line so ft.;
CENTRAL AVENUE.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-23

West side tract beginning on the east
line of Quincy ST. 40 fit My of north
line of Fairchild ST.; thence My on
east line of Quincy ST. 81 ft., ely
at right angles 10 #. to west line
of alley, sly on said line of alley %
it., WY ITO ft. to beginning. 9.
East side tract beginning on west line
of Quincy St. 10 #. My on north
line of Fairchild St; thence WY at
right angles to Quincy st. ITO # to
east line of alley, My on said east
line 81 ft-, ely at right angles ITO ft.
10 west line of Quincy St, thence
e'ly on said west line 54 ft. to be-
ginning .....ss.....ss...........A .l6.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-23
RAILROAD STREET. EAST.
LAURENT STREET. EAST.

AmOunt.
South side tract beg. at N. E. cor. of
Madison and Laurent Sts.: thence
My on east line of Madison St. 75
f.; thence ely parallel to Laurent
rent St IS # to eg.................. .. sc
South side tract, beg. at point on the
north line of Laurent St. 85 TT; ely
of east line of Madison ST.. thence
on north line of Laurent ST. S5 TT. to
alley; WHY parallel to Madison St.
IS ft.; w'ly parallel to Laurent St.
IS ft.; sly parallel to Madison St.
rs ft. to beg. .....................25.5 .25. so
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-23

(First published in the official city paper
August 23rd, 1S97.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
SEVEN CHINAMEN EXCLUDED
New Collector of Customs Revives an Old
Ruling.

PORT TOWNSEND. Wash, September
AZ D. Heustis. the new customs collector
OF the Puget sound district, who took Of
nee three days ago, has made new rul-
ing in the matter of admitting Chinese
lahorers. He has refused admittance to
seven Chinese who arrived from Victoria.
b. C.. on the ground that they had depart
ed from other ports when leaving this
country.
Until fifteen months ago the requirement
was enforced that Chinese must re-enter
at the port Of departure, but during the
last year compliance with this rule has
not been required from Chinese immigrants
owing to a precedent esta blished by the
Ire asury Department in the case of the
Strathnevis immigrants. when Chinese
were admitted regardless of the port of
departure. AS a result many Chinese sue
ceeded in enteringb here when they could
not have made unsatisfactory showing
at the port fIom which they had departed,
Collector Heusts'y return to the former
rule has called forth storm Of protests
from Interested Chinese residents of the
Pacific coast ,,H
The action of the new collector will
probably decrease Ithe,ewholesale entering
o. Chinese throughI this port and district,
nearly 1,2OO havingnbeem entered here dur
ing the past six MONTHS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
CHARNLEY AN EMBEZZlER
Treasurer of Presbyterian Board Of Aid
Short in His Accounts.
His BOnd~men Secure Warrants for
His Arrest-MOney Lost ON
Board of Trade.

CHICAGO. September 4.-Warrants charg-
arrest of Charles NJ. Charnley, for fifteen
Years treasurer of the Presbyterian board
of aid for colleges ard academies. He can
not he found.
The American Security Company caused
the warrants to issue, and alleges that MIR.
$4,000, The trust funds contributed for edu-
cational Institutions having been used in
speculations On the board of trade. The
action of the surety company was caused
by VIM H. Swift, who notified the concern
that the deficit existed and that it would
be expected to pay s25.OOO, the amount I'M
der which Mr.. Charley was bonded by the
company. Mr.. Swift is the attorney for
the board, Of which Mr.. Charnley was
treasurer Chsrnley was in sight and cas-
ily accessible to the company up tow ednes-
day night
He was seen to leave the Aston House at
that time and his whereabouts since then
have been a mystery. This made the
surety company suspicious that 1t sWore
out warrants for the arrest of the treas urer
Also prepared descriptions Of him and
wired them to its agents over the country
The police department has been asked to
help in the search.
Mr.. Charniey has for years been promi-
nent member of the Fourth Presbyterian
Church in this city.
that the shortage amounted to sJO.OOO and
might possibly be more. His bond is only
for S2I.UD and the Presby terrain board will
lose the balance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
Hreproof Trees,

From the Boston Transcript
A government report from Colombia con-
tains description of a tree, known as the
chaparro, which is said to POSSESS the oual-
lily of being fireproof. 1t grows on the vast
plains Of Colombia and the north of South
America, called savannas. extensive dis
tricts which are parched with heat excenr
curing the rainy season. Ii has long been
the custom to clear the ground for the new
vegetation which springs up SO luxuriantly
on these plains after the rainy season nv
means OF hre-and such fires miles IN ex-
tent, kindled by the heIdsmen, destroy ev-
erything In the shape OF vegetation except
the chaparro tree, which survives to afford
welcome shade in an almost treeless re-
gion. e
lt Is small tree. seldom growing to more
imam ~ teet in height, with a girth of about
leet' ana II owes its protection from fire
10 the nature of its hard. thick bark Tha
lark Hes on the trunk In loose LAYERS With
90 not readily conduct heat to the more del.
nate parts of the structure. 1t is a gen
eral Idea among the natives that this tree
grows only where gold is abundant in Tho
son below. That II is common In aurifaro,s
districts is indisputable, but there is ne
ground Tor supposing that ii does not GROW
elsewhere. "o' srow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
Wooden SOled Shoes.

From tie Kensington. Pa. Keystone.
Wooden soled shoes are getting to be
quite the proper thing in New kensington.
Society circles don't recognize them, as they
are not just the proper thing with which
to whirl through the May music of the
waltz or to step the fairy trippings of the
polka. But for the purpose they are In
ter6ed they are all right and are worn
daily by dozens of men. These shoes look
heavy and cumbersome. They have leather
uppers, a wooden sole from cne-half 10 an
inch in thickness and on the under side of
the sole is an iron, horseshoe-shaped, guard
to prevent it wearing out too soon. The
workmen at the tin mills use them in
doubling" When the hot sheet iron comes
through the roll the workmen grasp it in
the tongs, double 1t over and stamp on it
to f1atten ii down at the fold. As il is
almost at white heat leather-soled shoe
would burn up in no time, SO the doubler
wears a wooden soled one. He only wears
one, as all the stamping Is done with one
foot. They are as particular about these
shoes as about those for fancy dress. They
like maple wood soles, because they are not
SO thick and heavy as payer. The make of
the shoe is important. 1t has to be box
toed to prevent sore feet. Altogether they
are rather particular about these homely
Dutch-looking articles Of footwear and they
cost from 81 to $3.50 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
CHARGED WITH ASSAULT
Partial Hearing Given Today in Hume
Case.
Alleged Attempted Assault on Mrs
Chandler - The Testimony
Given Today.

John Hume, colored. charged with MAX
ing an assault on Mrs. Carrie Chandler.
living near Tenleytown, Wednesday even
ing last, had partial hearing today before
Judge kimball, and was committed to jail
for further examination Monday next.
Mrs Chandler said that while waiting
in the road about one hundred yards from
her home for her husband shortly after
pm of the day in question she was APP
preached by man whom she believed
to be the prisoner, who, without speaking
word, attempted to strike her in the
face. She jumped to one side and the
man then grabbed her by the arm.
She screamed, and at this moment a
wagon driven by Mr.. August Benneke. a
neighbor, was heard approaching. The
man then started to run, and speedily
made his escape. By this time Mr.. Chand-
Ter had reached the side of his wife, and
she informed him of what had occurred.
Mr. and Mrs. Chandler then proceeded to
the seventh precinct police station, where
Mrs. Chandler gave a description of her
assailant to the officer in charge.
At once an alarm was sent out, and.
after much hunting, Officers Ward f.nd
Giles found Hume at cook shop on Water
street, Georgetown, where they arrested
him and took him to the police station.
where Mrs. Chandler expressed the opin-
ion that the prisoner was the party wanted
Hume denied that he was in the vicinity
of Tenleytown at any time on Wednesday
evening or night, and gave. Judge Kinball
the names of a number Of persons who
would, he said testify to his whereabouts
so that he could establish an alibi.
Judge kimball directed that the wit
nesses named by Hume be sutponaed to
appear Monday, and postponed further in
vestigation until then.
Lawyer Holland. who was in court while
the case was being heard became convinc-
ed. SO he said, that Hume was innocent Of
the charge against him. and volunteered
to defend him when the matter again
comes up for hearing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04

the night he espied a female figure, all
clad in white, on the mcolt front steps of
the residence in front of which he had
stepped.
will you please help me?" the woman
spoke in a sad and pleading voice that at
once awakened all the accumulated gall
lantry in our hero. AS rapidly as his
slightly paralyZed extremities permitted
he crossed the front yard and said to the
fair supplicant: What can 1 do for you
madam"
Il have been locked out since 10 o'clock,
and have been waiting here ever since.
Would you please go Into the house and
open the front door, which sudden
draught must have shut"
But how can l get into the house,?
why, the back door is wide open.
But If that is the case, why in heaven
Cid you sit out here for more than three
hours?"
"Oh, please do not ask. Can't you guess
He guessed when he reached that front
door from the inside and found about one
third of the girls garments In the hali,
separated from the rest by the tight-ntting
door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04

Heirs Differences Respecting the
Terms of n Contract.

Terms of n Contract.
Leander Van Riswick Sophia Whyte and
Lille NJ. Beall, through Attorneys Tall
nadge A. and Wilton j. Lambert, filed
ILL in equity today against Charles Van
Riswick and his wife, Mary Van Riswick
for specific performance of an alleged
agreement to convey certain interests in
real estate in this city. The compliments
allege in their bill that they and the de-
PENDANT Charles Van Riswick are the only
heirs-at-law of their late father. William
Van Riswick, who owned at the time of
his death lots ! and . in square numbered
101, which thereupon descended to COM
piainants and the defendant Charles Van
Riswick, tenants in common. They state
that agreement was entered into by
them with the defendants by which the
front of lot in full satisfaction for their
interest in the entire property. and also
agreed to execute quit claim to that eff
feet to compainants. Complainants ac-
cordingly executed a deed to the defend
ant Charles Van Riswick, but the defend
ants now refuse to fulfill their part of the
contract and they, therefore. pray the
court 20 pass a decree ordering the de-
PENDANTS to execute release and quit
claim TO compliments of their interest in
lot ! and part of lot =. or that, in the event
of their refusal so to do, the decree itself
may operate as such conveyance to com-
plainants-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
RESULTS OF THE RACES,
Summary of Closing Events of Mon
gOmery County Fair.

summary OF Closing Events of Mont.
gOmery County Fair.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, September 4.-Yesterday
evening closed the most successful fair
ever given by the Agricultural Society of
this county. both as regards attendance
and the quantity and quality of the display
in the several departments.
The afternoon was almost exclusively de-
voted to the races There was the usual
interest manifested. and considerable
amount of money changed hands ON the
results.
There was not sufficient time before
nightfall for running off all the scheduled
races, but those concluded resulted as fol-
lows:
First race. 2.27 class trotting; purse, $3.50
Princess Orloff. .. 3, 4, /, 1, l. John Du-
gan. Washington, d. c.; Undertake, 3, 1, /,
2, 4. 2, f. d. Pendieton, Baltimore, Md. :
Neila S. l. 2, .. 5, 5, ). J. S. Redman, Wash
inston, d. C.; Wilton Boy, =, 3, 3, 3. g. John
2 w. Halbert, Haserstown, Md: Hallock,
g. 4. g, dr.. ]. H. Morrow, Brightwood, D.
Time, 90 Ia, 30 Ia. 229 IA, 2.31, 2.ss,
2S2 IL.
Second race, 24o class. trotting; purse,
s15o-May r., 2. 1, 1, 1. J. H Morrow.
Brig a.as D. G.: May T.; 1. 3, Q. 2. H. v.
Boran. 3. ?, 3. 3. f. D. Pendleton. Balti-
more. Md: Danny M 4. 4. 4. A. william
Brown. Brightwood, d. C.
Ifme-23S. 1854, 2.37, 2.35.
The following the races which were
left over from yesterday:
Third race. county running. horses owned
in Montgomery county since July 1, 1897
one lap and repeat: purse, s75-Boston. T.
Hickman. Martinsburg. Md. 9, /, 1: Dare
Devil. F. w. Page. Forest Glen. Md. 1, 8,
2: Bagnet. F. R. Keys. Linden. Md. 5, q:
Nancy Ochiltree. Alfred Ray, Forest Glen.
Md. g. 5: Dandelon, T. C. Keys, Garrett
Park, Nd. 4. 4; Trump, ]. r. White,
Poolesville. Nd, g. dis.
Fourth race, running. open to all, two
laps and repeat; purse. $1OO-Hazlet, Harry
Williams Baltimore. Md, /, l; Royal Ro-
yer. c. H. Hurkamp. Fredericksburg, Va.
g. 2: Fred MUNICH, Eutterback Watson. Vir-
ginia. 4. 3; Harry Golden. J. E. Aud, Hern-
don. Va, 6. 4; Mabel F. B. Whiting Airing
ton Va, s; Avon. T. C. Keys, Garrett
Park. Nd; 3, left at post Time; III. 1.14z:
broke her riders collar bone, and Baenet
bolted against the fence and broke his
riders leg. These are the only casualties
r. nOrtpd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
In Need of Helm.

From the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
1t was sultry night in July. He had
baen sitting up with sick friend. and,
with his coat on his ann and misery In
his head. now followed his instinct to his
suburban home on Walnut Hills. The dis
tant wh!rr Of the night owls motor and
the pat-pat of his unsteady footsteps were
the only sounds that struck his ear. Sud-
denly he stopped and listened. Wasn't
that sob or motn. as II a human being
In distress? Everything was silent for a
few seconds. then tie mysterious sound
was repeated. The hair of the lonesome
pedestrian cvinced q peculiar tendency to
stand on end. and his limbs became still
shaker than they had been. He looked
around, and just when the grewsome
meaning once more broke the stiffness of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
PERMITsGNANTED.
Capital Railwayvto Cross the Navy
Yard Bridge.

AS indicated in syesterday's Star. the
Commissioners. in accordance with the
terms of the charter of the Capital Rail-
way Company. today issued to the latter
a permit to cross the Navy Yard bridge
by an underground electric trolley. 1t is
stipulated in the permit that all details
and methods Of work shall be subject to
the supervision Of the Commissioners No
operations shall be permitted. the permit
states. that will tend. in the judgment of
the Engineer Commissioner. to impair the
strength or safety OF the substructure or
superstructure of the bridge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
$500 10 Atlantic City and Return, H.
and O.
pm. Saturday: am. Sunday; good to
return until Monday. 8th.-Advt.
Elephant. with roothache.
From the London Times.

FfOm Tue LonuOu IfInek. \
1t is not easy to tell when an elephant
has got the toothache. but II is best to
keep out of his way when you do know it.
A London surgeon. who has been for
many years in India. says he would sooner
risk a railroad accident than meet an ele-
plant with the toothache-
1t appears that toothache affects an ele-
plant in a more severe manner than It
does any other animal Elephants have
very sensitive nerves. and touch of tooth
ache often brings on madness
Providing you are able to chain down an
elephant and draw the offending toeth, the
brute is certain to be affectionate to YOU
afterward. Here Is an instance. An ele-
plant in Bengal. India, became affected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
JUDGE PUGH's COURT.
Two Officers Trial for Alleged
yiOlatiOns.

Judge Pugh today heard charges against
two policemen. Mcdaniel of the third pre-
circt and Horton of the fourth.
The charge in the first case was pre-
ferred by Inspector Pearson. who stated
that Mcdaniel was in a house on his beat
thirty minutes the night of August 30.
Mcdaniel admitted the charge. but said
II was TO attend to police business.
The charge against Horton was made by
Sergeant Daley, who said that he discoy-
cred the accused under the influence of
liquor while at drill August 81. Horton
said he had only drunk two bottles OF beer
and was fully able 10 do street duty Ser
geant Daley spoke highly of Horizons rep
utation-
Judge Pugh took the papers and will
render a report. with his recommended lions.
to the District Commissioners
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04

It's too badr' calculated Hercules. throw
ing down his paper pettishly II was born
too soon. I was q man ahead of INV age.
1 ought to have lived today. when I'd have
a chance to be celebrated and get my pic
ture In the papers,"
why, aren't you famous enough as IL
is?" asked Mars. surprised.
No." grunted Hercules. 'Just think
what a grand center I'd be on a football
team"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
White Wool skirts and I,rfubt S,,,-
Waists.

Bazaar.
TaHeta silk waists worn with white WOO,
SKIRTS are popular and effective. They are
nuch more striking than the ordinary
shirt waists. although they are witbout
trimming. except occasionally narrow tucks
laid In clusters from the shoulder to the
Dust. and sometimes tucked sleeves. which
may De characteristic feature of these
waists. Ihey are worn with stick collar
ana ribbon, metal or leather belts. The
ribbon belts are the prettiest and are made
win ribbon put twice around the waist
ana tied In long bow at the side Bright
coiors are preferred-reds bright rose
pink, light blue and China blues. Green ia
not universally worn but is also fashion,
able The skirts have no trimming, but
are MADE up IN silk and show the per-
fection of cut and hang" and the waists
also bear the mark of being made TO order
SO IL is small wonder these costumes are
at present much the fad They are by no
means inexpensive, and are so satisfactory
that few can resist them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04

with the toothache, but the keeners n,n-
aged to secure il while dentist drew a
uecayed footh-the cause of the trouble
AFTER a time the elephant seemed 10 nm
uersland that the dentist was trying To do
Soieehihg Tor his pain. and he gave every
evidence of approaching the attention
"hen the operation was over he frisked
around the dentist like a young lamb
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
COnsfdernte.

Will you take my seat, madam said
the polite young man to the lady who en-
tered a crowded car
DO not rise. SIR" she protested
But you might feel embarrassed, sittfng
on my lap before all these persons"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
Probably Demented.

Walton Nelson. a colored boy. was today
sent to Jail by Judge Kmball to await the
action of the grand jury on the charge of
stealing a horse. buggy and harness, val
ued at $50. from James C. Johns. Judge
Kimball directed that a request be sent to
the physician at the Jail to examine into
the question of sanity. the boy apparently
having but little mental capacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
Re.ienation. Reauested.

Charges having been fled against the
resident physician and one OF the student
physicians at the Washington Asylum their
Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
The Way He Lost Them.

From Life.
Il have never yet lost a patient" said
young DIR. Doce. proudly.
Il can't say that much" replied DIR. Pa
Iesis. Il often have a patient get we'll"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04

Up to this afternoon the Post Office De-
partment had not apprehended Frederick
S. Coburn. the ascending clerk of the
sixth auditors office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04

Through Fast Express Trains
To Atlantic City via Delaware river bridge
route. Pennsylvania railroad 81 excursion
next Saturday and Sunday.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04

1t matters little what 1t is that you want
whether a situation or n servants
want" ad. in The Star will reach the
persIn who can fill your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04

$1.OO Baltimore and Return via II.
AID O.
For all trains Sunday. September o.
Advertisement.
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