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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-09
CONDITION FAVORABLE.
John Boyle Recovering From Injury
Recently Received.

The condition of Mr. John Boyle who was
severely cut in the back Saturday night by
some ona at present unknown, was stated
this Afternoon TO be very favorable and
he expects to- leave the Homeopathic Hos
pital in a few days.
Mr.. Boyle told a Star reporter today that
he was on his way from the center of the
city to his home, No. 1918 Sth street. Pet
worth, and stopped at the saloon at the
corner of 18th and streets northwest,
where he got a glass of beer and cigar.
After leaving the saloon he started for
the 9th street line of cars, and 2 moment or
two later received a blow. This was fol-
lowed by a burning sensation and loss of
blood, which caused him TO become very
weak. He was removed TO the Homeopathic
Hospital in an ambulance. where it was
found that there was a iUrg gasn made by
some sharp instrument the entire length of
his body.
Abe Wheeler. who was arrested on sus-
picion of doing the cutting. was released
from custody today. OF the six men who
nave been arrested in connection with the
assault four remained in the hands of the
police authorities this afternoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-09
Satisfactory Progress
NEW PRINTING OFFICE.
ExcaNating for Founda ton of the
GOernment Establishment.

The work of excavating for the founda-
ton of the new government printing office
at the corner of North Capitol and G.
streets is in progress. having been begun
July n The contractors. s. Carmody <
Sons are employing about fifty wagons and
teams on the work, and have 100 fair work.
ing days in which to complete their work
Lieut.. Sewall. L. 5. A. in charge, has
completed some interesting tests on the
ground, which prove that a satisfactory
foundation can be secured by the use of
a concrete base. their being no need for
piling for this purpose.
Working drawings for the new building
have not yet been completed. but sketches
have been made from which the working
drawings will be made. The work of COM
plotting the drawings is being pushed as
rapidly as possible. and by the time they
are needed will be ready. Lieut. Sewell
will be ready as soon the excavations
for the foundation shall be completed to
begin laying the concrete base for the walls
by day labor. The exact time when this
can be done will depend upon the weather
that may be encountered during the work
of eXcayating.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-09

William Smith, Prominent in Bushes,
Circles. Passes AWAY


Circles. Passes Away.
William Smith for forty-ffye wears a ra
spected resident of the District died Mon
Girt, N. J. Mr.. Smith had been i'll for a
number of years. but notwithstanding this
his death was unexpected and proved a
great shock to his family and friends
While the gravity of mis- condition had long
been realized, he was thought to be in no
immediate danger
Mr.. Smith was born in Yorkshire Eng
land. seventy-one years ago. In 1854 he
removed to this country and TO Washing
ton He engaged in the brokerage BUSH
ness on 9th street just north of Pennsyl-
vania avenue, being connected with the
firm of Robert Fulton s. Co. Mr.. Smith re-
manned in this business for about fifteen
years. when. after having amaSsed some
wealth. he retired from active commercial
life. He was a pioneer broker of the CANT
tai city, and was widely known through
his many deeds of charity.
During the many years of his active iden-
LITIGATION with the business interests of
the city Mr.. Smith established an enviable
record for integrity, fair dealing and abil-
ity. His counsel, his associates declare
was always upon the side of prudence and
good business management, and his name
was ever an aid and strength to the sue
cess of any undertaking to which he gave
his patronage.
The deceased leaves q widow. His many
friends will sincerely regret his death The
remains arrived in the city yesterday after
noon. and were taken to his late residence,
1927 NJ street northwest, where funeral
services will be conducted tomorrow after
noon at o'clock. The interment will be
made IN Rock Creek cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-09
| GEN. CHAUViNE EXPLAINS
Tells What He Knows of Dossier in Dreyfus
Case.
Next Public Meeting of the Court VIII
Probably he Held Next
Saturday.

RENNES, France. August 9-The secret
session Of the Dreyfus court-martial today
lasted from $50 al until 1:45 am Gem
eral Chanoine nearly completed his part of
the explanation of the dos5ier. He will be
heard tomorrow for about couple of hours
and then NJ. PaleOlogue of the foreign
office will take up the task, which, it is I'M
derstood will be completed Friday next. A
public session. therefore, will take place
Saturday morning.
The dossier consists of about 400 docu-
ments. of which fifty were disposed of yes
terday. Several of the documents are writ
ten in German. During the proceedings
today German dictionary was sent for
and the correspondent here of the Asso-
ciated Press learns from a sure source that
" hen certain words and expressions could
not be exactly understood, even with the
aid of the dictionary, Dreyfus, who is a
perfect German scholar, volunteered a
translation and was allowed to give explain
atoms, which We're of valuable assistance
to the members of the court.
The precautionary police measures today
were much more stringent than yesterday.
Strong attachments Of infantry. instead of
gendarmeS, Cordoned the streets leading to
the Lycee. Gendarmes alone performed
this duty yesterday and the public, VINO
were much less numerous barely muster
ing opb persons, We're pressed sun Idflnef
back Persons standing inside the entrance
hall of a house within view of the door of
the IyCee, were even compelled by gen
darmes to retire into the interior of the
house and the front door was closed.
Absolutely nobody but police and soldiers
were thus within 100 yards of Dreyfus
when he crossed the Avenue de la Care
The police authorities explain the rigor of
these measures on the ground that yester-
day few cries against the prisoner were
raised while he was crossing the avenue
Not discordant note was heard anywhere
today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-09
Apprehension Of an Advance in the
Bank of England Rate.
INTEREST In AIR POWER STOCKS
General Condition of the Market
as Compared With Yesterday.
GENERAL MARKET REPORT

SPECIAL Disp1tch 10 The Evening Star.
NEW YORK. August 9.-The dominating
factor in the London securities markets
TINS morning was the money uncertainty
apprehension being felt that the Bank of
England rate would be advanced tomorrow
to per cent. The efforts to revive the
Transvaal war scare was also tried by the
bears there, but without success in most
instances
Americans were inactive, and some ir-
regularity in prices was displayed. fraction
al declines. as rule. being shown Ana
conda and coppers generally. however. con-
unued strong. The selling in the general
market was not aggressive and was main
ly for bear account.
In the New York stock market at the
opening this morning prices ruled strong
and there were a number of buying orders
Tor the long account. executed by the dit
terent commission houses. This buying was
particularly noticeable in Northern Pacific
and Union Pacific issues. while in sugar and
tobacco stocks there was some lively buying
for the short account causing a sharp adj
vance in those specialtes
A little later on the trading element triad
to force prices down, but were unsuccessful
as there was good undertone to the gen
eraI iist' caused, mainly, by the ease in the
rate for call money.
In the early afternoon market tobacco
stocks We're still a strong feature of the
speculation, as was also the anthracite coal
group of stocks, the improving condition Of
the coal trade satisfying those who have
watched these specialties for some time
past that 1t is about time to buy them.
Air Power stock, one of the securities
dealt in on the outside, curb market rose
eight points this afternoon on DEVELOPMENTS
expected to follow the return of William
Z. Whitney from Europe. 1t was stated
too that air power would be used as a
substitute for horse cars on the 2Sth and
2sth street lines.
While money ruled a little higher in the
loan market today-3a4 and per cent-the
real demand for funds was light.
Later in the week. when mere funds will
be needed, money rates are likely to be a
truer index to the actual condition of the
call loan market.
Ihough trading was not as brisk in the
late dealings as was the case in the earlier
morning, stu the tone for most Of the act
I'VE stocks was strong. and the general list
showed advances over yesterdays nrices
The directors Of the St Louis and San
francisco Railway Company have declared
per cent dividend on the second preferred
stock Of that company.
New York. Ontario and Western reports
surplus for quarter ended June 30 of
SliO,51S, against $15.009 last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-09
WANTS THE PROPERTY.
Application Made for Effects Taken
From Murderer Taylor

FROM hurcefef Taylor.
Application was made to Chief Clerk
Kemp of the police department this after
noon for the property taken from Arm
stead, alias ''Cpph' Taylor, colored, who
killed Sergeant Passau in Georgetown, after
he had participated in the Rosenstein muir
der at Slidell, Montgomery county, Nd
The application was made by Mr. Rosen-
stein, a brother of the murdered Mary
land merchant, who was accompanied by
States Attorney Kilgour of Montgomery
county. The property includes more than
500 in cash. and articles of furniture and
other things that Taylor had purchased
Mr.. Kemp was Informed that the brother
OF the deceased had administered on the
estate but, as there was no proof of iden-
tification of the property, the request for
the transfer was not granted. AS soon as
there is some legal evidence presented that
the property in question belonged to Rosen-
stein it will be turned over to the admin
iStrator.
The question of payment of the reward
in the case by the Montgomery county au-
thorities will be disposed of at the next
meeting of the Montgomery county COM
missioners. A claim has been filed on be-
half of the coloreG man who really caused
the arrest of the fugitive murderer 1t is
stated that a claim has also been filed by
one of the policemen who assisted in max
ing the arrest. Other policemen, 1t is stated
will also file claims.
The reward will not be paid until the
cernty commissioners have taken testi-
mony concerning the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-09

Ben Thomas the Victim of an
Alexandria Mob.
Was ACCUSED. OF ATTEMPTED RAPE
Vain Appeal of Authorities for
II
Observance. of Law.
PREPARING FOR TROUBLE
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. August But once
before in a score of years has there been
such exciting scenes in Alexandria were
witnessed last night, when a mob of 1000
enraged white citizens stormed the city
Jail and carried Ben Thomas, colored,
down to a public square and hung him to a
lamp post, ridiling his body with bullets.
AS early as II o'clock citizens. among
whom were numbered the leading men of
the town, began to assemble in the vicinity
of the jail. on st. Asaph street. Very rap
idly their numbers were increased until,
with the consciousness of commanding
force, terrific assaults, one after another,
were hurled against the bars and bolts,
behind which was the terrified, negro.
Frightened almost to death, nearly nude,
shivering and frantic, Thomas was siezed
by score of willing hands, heavy rope
was placed about his neck and the victim
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-09
DEATH OF JAMES DRIPPs.
One of the Pioneer Foundrymen of the
District.

James Dripps. venerable resident of the
District, died yesterday al his home. No.
1921 18th street northwest. The deceased
was one of Washington's pioneer foundry
men, and was for many years enga ged in
that business under the firm name of Pet
tit & Drfpps. Smith Petit, senior member
Of the firm. died November last. The death
of Mr.. Dripps marks the passing of con-
Germ that was for a long time connected
with the principal business interests of
the nations capital.
Mr. Dripps was seventy-three years of
age at the time Of his death The funeral
will take place tomorrow afternoon at =
o'clock from the late residence. Mr.. Dripps
retired from the iron business about three
years ago. The foundry in which he and
Mr. Petit were interested was located at
the corner of 14th and r streets north
west Mr.. Dripps was we'll known in bus
mess circles of the city and among the old
er inhabitants of the District of Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-09

Valuable Specimens Found by DR.
George l.. Cole.

Los ANGELES. Cal. August a.-Laden
with relics OF the cliff jewellers. Rev. DIR.
George l. Cole has returned from a Jour
ney to the ruined cities Of southeastern
Colorado and New Mexico Valuable re-
suits were secured by excavations in an
ancient communal dwelling, as yet I'M
named. which stands on cliffs of the Santa
Pc river, fourteen miles from EspanoIa N
NJ There were not less than 800 rooms
IN the larger building In its prime. II was
240 by 300 feet DR. Cole estimates that
from $500 to 5000 people lived in the
pueblo
Among the bones taken from the burial
mound were woman's demur nineteen
inches long, showing a giantess seven ana
One-haif feet tall The cliff on which the
ruin stands rises 1000 feet above the sur
rounding country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-09
MR.. PREssEY THE CHOICE.
VIII Superintend Construction of I'M
prOvements at Takoma-

The town council of Takoma Park, Md,
at a special meeting held last night, ap-
pointed Mr.. Henry A. Pressey of Wash
ington. engineer. to have charge of the
work attending the establishment of a
water and sewer system for the town.
Mayor Shedd and the members of the
council have for little over a month been
considering the various candidates for this
position and last night made the selection.
Mr.. Pressey is a graduate of the Massa-
chusetts Institute Of Technology. and is the
instructor of sanitary engineering at the
Columbian University.
Mr. Pressey viii begin the actual con-
structiOn of the water and sewer works as
soon as possible. OF course considerable
time viii be consumed in making the pre-
liminary surveys. but il is expected that
the contractors to be employed will break
ground early in the fall.
The selection Of Mr.. Pressey appears to
give general satisfaction to the residents of
the town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-09
Government Bonds,
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, August 9.-Flour quiet, unchanged
Wheat frrner: spot and the month 7osss 7oiS: Sen
TENDER, nisa71h; October, 72Aa72h; Decemhcr
10Y asked: steamer No. red. 613sa6f,s; receipts
% 7eo bus hels exports, T2to0 bushels southern by
sample, 6aa71h; do grade, 6sa7i. Corn firIl,ar;
spot and the month, 364 a36.a September 3(a3GIs
Oetobe-. 36a36A; November December new on
old, 33Na33&. steamer mixed, 34sa35; receipts
255 $50 bushels: exparIE s3S los hrsheis: southern
white corn. 39a40: d. yellow, 3sIta3s. Oats dull
and easy; No. white, isa2s1s: No. . mixed, 25lsa
20. Rye firm. No. 2 nearby, 52a53 No. 2 western.
81. Hay irmer: No. ] timothy, Sl5.5olSi6. Grain
freighs auIe; and rates somewhat losrcr steam to
Liverpool. per hushel. gid, September: Cork for
ord-rs per quarter; 3s.ass. Cd. September. Seyar
firm, unchanged. Better firm. unchanged. Eggs
steady, l25sai3r.s Cheese steady, unchanged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-09
DOUBLE TRAGEDY IN DENVER.
Woman Killed and Her Lover Serious
IL Wounded.

DENVER, Col, August "a double
tragedy that seems to have been glue to ID
lovers quarrel occurred early today near
River Front Park. People living in that
neighborhood heard calls for help. Investi-
cation disclosed George Bond in the street
with bullet wound in his breast and weak
from the loss Of blood. Later the dead
body of Goidie McConkey was found sew
el al blocks distant with two bullet wounds
in her breast. Bond denies having killed
his sweetheart. and says that some one
unknown to him shot them both.
Appearances indicate that the wounds
were not inflicted by person standing at
any distance. for the clothing of Miss Nc
Conkey was burned with the fire of the re-
volver. and the shirt on Bonds breast
was scorched.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-09
Burglar Gets Thirty-Fiye Cents.

The grocery store OF Edward Compton.
No. 1890 18th street northwest. was entered
about II o'clock last night and 35 cents in
money taken from the cash drawer. In
striking matches the intruder set fire to the
netting over a shelf. but the blaze was ex-
tinguished before any serious damage was
done col0red man named Charles Gray
was arrested on suspicion OF having COM
mitted the crime. but the charge was nolle
pressed by Prosecutor AulIowny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-09
MUST SHOW CAUSE.
Two Defendants Liable to the Charge
Of Coutempt,

Justice Clabaugh, in Equity Court No. 1,
today in the case of Elizabeth Wells against
Arthur E. Wells directed the defendant to
show cause the 18th instant why he should
not be punished for contempt in failing to
pay to the petitioner an amount decreed
to be paid for the support of her children
In the case of Margaret Jewell against
Albert II. Jewell rule against the defend
ant to show cause the 14th instant why he
should not be punished for contempt in fail
ing to pay alimony was today. issued by
Justice Clabaagh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-09
Mrs. Mndert'. Condition

The condition of Mrs. Madert, who, as
heretofore stated in The Star. is suffering
from the effects of a dose of oxalic acid
taken by mistake, was stated this after
noon TO be favorable. Mrs. Madert Is still
at the Emergency Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-09
Named "a. Executors

In the will of the late Gertrude w. James.
filed yesterday for probate, those named as
executors were Henry K Leaver and Neal
T. Murray. The latter died some time after
the drawing of the will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-09

was a disturbance going on near Mr.
Clarke's home, North Patrick street
Officer Atkinson found a crowd gathered
there and coiored woman, Susan Gregory,
was raising a row. She was taken into
custody and confined at the station house
The town is comparatively quiet today
The lamp post to which Thomas hung has
been a center of interest, both to white
and colored people. But for this and the
topic of conversation, stranger would not
know that lynching had occurred no
later than last night.
While this is true there can be no doubt
that the whites anticipate trouble tonight
and another fact, equally well assured, is
that they will be prepared for any emer-
gency.
Coroner's Verdict.
A coroner's jury, composed of N. P. Vim
cent, Edgar Warfieid jr., VIM. Desmond,
Charles Swain, p. q. Cliff, H. D. Ashton,
Thomas Kelley, with M. P. Vincent as
foreman, sat at IL O'Clock this morning to
consider the cause by which Benjamin
Thomas, colored, met his death
DIR. Jones testified that his body was in
sound condition; that he had several bullet
wounds; that he was bruised on the neck
without the neck being broken, and that
a bullet wound in his heart caused death
A verdict was agreed upon in effect as fol-
lows: I'VE, the jury, find that Benjamin
Thomas came to his death by the hands
of mob, the members of which are un-
known to the jury, immediate cause of
death being due to gunshot wound of
heart"
SERIOUS STATE of AFFAIRS.
The Actual Relation of the Races in
the south.
A really serious state of affairs-the most
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-09

George Watts of Franklin street was
this afternoon tried before Judge Mills on
the charge of assaulting Sadie Lynch and
was fined $40 In default of payment.
Watts went TO jail for thirty days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-09
TEXAS RELIEF FUND.
Reported Pressing Need for Addi-
tiOnaI Contributions.

The need for further contributions to the
Texas relief fund is said to be pressing
letter was received today at the Agricul-
tural Department from W. NJ. Bowman
the postmaster at Tulsy, Missouri county
in which that official said the people in his
vicinity had suffered greatly had lost all
of their crops, and had not the money 10
purchase seed, food or clothing. The peo-
pie are clamoring for help, the postmaster
declares, and are badly in need of the arti-
cles mentioned. The letter was referred to
Representative Hawley of the flooded dis
trct.
1t is also learned that the loss Of life
at Calvert, the town that was completely
destroyed, was much greater than at first
The Galveston News estimates the losses
by the Brazos river floods at SIS. $50 $50
This includes the loss to crops either who'll
] " destroyed or damaged thirty per cent
or more. the loss of housesF fences and
stock and Of bridges and 81 DOC, 600 dam
ages to railroad properties. 1t IS hoped
by the committee that in these new stories
or suffering and need there will be an in
centiVe 10 a response from the Weather
classes, who have been appealed to in a
special circular letter
The colored members of the Texas Wo-
mem Relief Association gave picnic at
Eureka, Anacostia, August 3. The park
was rendered free by President W. T.
Thomas. who was DESTROYS of lending all
assistance possible. A goodly sum was
secured, although the returns are not COM
plete as yet. The affair was in charge of
Mrs. l.. III. Harris, chairman of the sub
committee; Mrs E. L. Scott secretary.
Mrs. w. r. Patterson, treasurer; Mrs. W
! NJ. Hamilton, Mrs j. B. Williams, Mrs
j. b. Anderson and Mrs. Z. L. Knight of
| the Texas committee assisted by Mrs
Brown, Mrs. Dorsey and Miss Harris Of
Washington.
Mr. John Joy Edison, treasurer of the
| Texas relief committee. makes today the
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