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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
KILLED IN A PLOW PIT.
Electricity Suddenly Ends the Life
of John &. Page.

John C. Page. an empioye of the
Columbia Street Railway. was killed by
electricity at 7:2O o'clock yesterday morn
ing. in plow pit at Fifteenth and H
Streets northeast, where he was engaged
in making the changes for the cars from
the underground to the overhead system.
When Page was lifted from the pit life
was not yet extinct, but when conveyed
to the Casualty Hospital he was found to
be dead
A weztbound car was at the pit at the
time Of the accident, waiting for the pit
man to attach the plow for the under
ground system. The conductor of the car.
Richard S. Glasscock, had pulled down the
trolley pole and was awaiting the signal
from Page that the plow had been at
tached.
Some time elapsed before suspicion of
an accident was entertained. and finally
the delay became so prolonged that the
u.ptoTnan and the conductor grew i'm
patient. They shouted tc the pitman,
enquirlng what was the trouble, but re-
ceiyed no response. The eastbound car
was backed from over the pit Page was
found lsing at the bottom. He was lifted
from, the pit and placed on knoll under
a tree in the old Graceland Cemetery
pending the arrival of the ambulance,
which was Immediately summoned His
heart was still beating. He was con-
veyed to the Casualty, Hospital, where DIR.
Reeves pronounced him dead. At the
morgue an examination showed that
Pages left arm and hand had come in
contact with an electric current. Acting
Coroner Glazebrook decided TO hold an
inquest over the remains today at the
Sixth precinct station at 10 o'clock.
Page was about twenty-eight years of
age, and was formerly a resident OF
Austin. Tex He was employed by the
Government as a teamster during the
Spanish American war. He assisted in
the care OF the army mules quartered at
81 Assphs. Subsequently he became a
member CT the District of Columbia Ma
tioEal Guards, and recently passed his
vacation at the eGcampment at Gathers
burg. He lived at 45S NJ Street southwest.
Page was insured for $500 in a Virginia
company. His only known relative is his
father, who is supposed TO be at present
living somewhere in North Carolina. The
police will endeavor TO discover his where
ahOuts
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
THE EMERGENCY HOSPITAL.
The Treasurer Asks for Larger
Water supply.

The Emergency Hospital. through its
treasurer. John B. Wight, has requested
of the Commissioners that the amount OF
the bill for water rent of premises 1434
d Street northwest be remitted. The
amount is 1921. and the hospital authori-
ties request that their allowance of water
be increased.
In his letter Mr.. Wight states that the
institution has used during the last year
a quantity OF water in excess Of the num-
ber of gallons allowed, and he requests
both that the bill for the past year be
remitted and that the number of gallons
prescribed be increased in proportion to
.he needs of the hospital.
in reporting to the Commissioners on
the application George F. Green. the
Water Registrar. says: ''The charge
made for water against the Emergency
Hospital is in strict conformity with the
law The Commissioners have allowed
this institution $500 gallons of water a
day free for about thirty-six persons, or
nearly seventy gallons each. In view of
the fact that a large quantity of water
must be used in such an institution, and
in consideration Of the great good accom-
plished at this hospital, l recommend the
per capita allowance per diem, be in
creased to the maximum amount allowed
by law. 100 gallons. This will reduce the
bill to $23.l6
This recommendation has been approv-
ed by the Engineer Commissioner, and
It is understood that his associates will
agree with him in the matter
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
THE KING MYSTERY.
Little Progress in Arriving at the
Cause of Death.

t8uSt OF
Mystery still surrounds the death Of
Joseph A King. the Maryland carpenter,
who expired at the Casualty Hospital Mon
day last Detectives Muller and Baur,
ard Raedy. of the Ninth precinct station,
are working on the case. and additional
evidence will be ready for submission to
the eoToner's jury today. Last night it was
stated that Acting Coroner Glazebrook
would call together the jury already sworn
in the case and the inquest begun Mon
day will be concluded today.
Opinions regarding the death of King
differ. There are now two distinct theor-
les; that of foul play. and that of acci-
dent Nothing tending to confirm the
former has yet been learned. while the
police claim TO have secured evidence
which may prove the latter. At the hear
ing today there will be witnesses not be-
fore called upon TO testify. They are
employees of the Columbia Railway Com
pany. They are four in number; all were
present at the fn6ing OF King last Mon
day morning at 3 O'Clock at the corner Of
Fifth and II Streets northeast, and all are
expected TO testify to statement, said
TO have been made by the deceased prior
to his removal to the hospital. This al
legged statement it is claimed by the
police, gives color to the accident theory
By it the police are led to believe that
King really fell over two large ladders
lying on the curbing. sustaining injur-
les which caused his death
The police admit that no progress has
been made in tracing the movements of
King from the time he left a fellow work
man, Frank Hale. at the corner OF Seventh
and ID Streets northwest. about o'closk k
Saturday night. until he was found early
the following morning To this end efforts
of the detectives have proved a failure. as
have all attempts to learn when and where
King spent $50, which he received from his
employer for wages.
Some of the testimony adduced at the in
quest Monday will not BE- repeated today
Many witnesses who haze already testified,
however, viii be present, and may be re-
called. should their testimony be desired
Acting Coroner Glazebrook will convene
the hearing at noon at the Sixth precinct
station.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
DEATH OF NINE. DEMoNET.
For Half n Century She Was n Lead
ing Wnshington Cnterer.

Nine. Ida NJ Demonet, one Of the best
known caterers in Washington. and who
has been engaged in that business here
for over fifty years, died at her home, 1714
Pennsylvania Avenue. yesterday morning.
Heart disease was the immediate cause of
death, which was not entirely unexpected.
as Madame Demonet had been in failing
health for the past six months.
Madame Demonet was native of Ho!-
land. and came to this country in childhood
with her parents Later she married
Charles j. Demonet, q Frenchman. and
moved to Washington, where Demonet es-
tabliEhed a catering and confectionery
business in 1913. The business grew rap
idly, and upon the death of her husband.
in 1867, Madame Demonet took charge of
affairs. The establishment continued to
grow in popularity and had charge of tho
preparations FOR many famous social func-
tons of the Capital City For a number Of
years Jules Demonet the madame's son
has been q member OF the firm. under the
name Of Madame Demonet & Son. Two
other sons are associated In the business
Madame DemCnet had a host of friends
in Washington. She was philanthropic, and
gave freely to a number OF charitable en-
terprises Owing TO the absence OF Jules
Demonet from the city funeral arrange
meuts were not perfected yesterday
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
End Omen Tor Rrxan.

An i;l.omen for tn BRYAN ticket has brr7
witnessed in New York. The big banner which
spanncd Fourteenth Street from Tammany Hall
ard contained large lithogFaphs of the candidates
has Teen blown TO pieces IN such way as t.
alarm the superstitious Democratic voter Bryan
face completely rlmoyod from the banner
force Of wind to successfully compete with Bryan
We a,s rot supcrstitious; neither will you be IL
vou drink Heurich's beers. These hgh-grsds
beer, possess qualities which streTGthen the
mind and body 1t aids digestion. tones up the
stomach. and brings the glow OF health into
your choeks Heurichs Maerzen. Senate, and
Lager are noted for their purity, age. and
strength. Phone six-thirty four, Arlington Bot
ting Co., fer a case and enjoy good health.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
william Hands nody Found.

1t was reported to the police of the
Seventh precinct last night that the body
Of William Bland colored, who lived at
Cherrydale Fairfax County. Va. who was
drowned while bathinz in the river near
the Potomac Boat Club landing. Sunday
afternoon. has been located floating off
Walkers Point. near the Long Bridge.
Benjamin Fowler reported to the police
that Re was boating yesterday afternoon
when ne saw the body floating In the
river. He secure it by uisaEs Of a stout
rope, he says. to a tree on the Virginia
side of the river. Word was sent to Act
ing Coroner Glazebrook, ard TO the Har-
hor Master. and the latter viii make an
effort to secure the remains and bring
them TO this city tcGay.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
FEARED BY REPUBLICANS.
Efforts of Campaign Bosses to BefoG
the Porto Rican Question.

The Republican Congressional Commit
tee is making every effort to befog the
Porto Riean question Speeches are be-
ing sent out to prove that the Constitu-
tion does not extend to that island, not
withstanding the fact that the Chinese
exclusion act is in full force in the island.
That the Porto Ricans were led to be-
lieve that this island would be treated
the same as territory of the United States
there can be no doubt, as the following
proclamation, issued by Major General
Miles on the 2Sth of July, 1898. will prove.
The proclamation was published in the
Congressional Record" March 80. 1909.
1t has been extensively circulated by the
Democratic Congressional Committee:
Headquarters OF the Army,
Ponce, Porto Rico, July IS, lsJS.
To the Inhabitants of Porto Rico:
In the prosecution Of the war against the hins-
dom of Spain by the people OF the United States
in the cause Of liberty, justice, ard huiahity' rs
military forces have come 10 occupy the lsidhG
of Porto Rico. They come bearing the banner OF
freedom. inspired by a noble purpose to seek the
enomies of our country and yours, and destroy
or CAPTURE all who in armed resistance.
They bring you the fostering arm OF nation
OF free people, whose greatest power Is in its
Justice and humanity to all those living within
its fold. Hence. the first eject OF this occHpa-
tion will be the immediate release from your
former political relations, and il is hoped che
full acceptance OF the Government OF the United
states The chief object of the American miti-
tary forces viii be to overthrow the armed
thority of Spain and to give to the people OF
your beautiful island the largest measure OF iib-
erty consistent with this military occupation.
We have not come to make war upon coun-
try that for centuries has been oppressed, bat
on the contrary, to bring you protection, not only
70 Yourselves hut to YOUR property; To promote
vour prosperity, and bcstow upon you the immu-
mites and blessings Of the liberal institutions OF
cur Government. 1t is not our purpose 10 inter
ferr with any existing laws and customs tlit
arc wholesome and beneficial to your people. 50
long as they conform TO the rules OF military
administration Of order and Justice. thl' Is
nor a war OF devastation, but one 20 give all
within tie control Of its military and naval
forces the advantages ard blessings Of enlight-
ened civilization NELSON A. Mi.hS'
Major General Commanding /. ). Army.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
THE TENACIOUS TORRID WAVE.
The Weather Prophet Promises No
Relief From II.


Excessive hot weather continues to op-
press the residents of Washington almost
to the limit of endurance. Some slight
moderation. however was experienced in
the temperature yesterday morning, when
the mercury, while still attending to its
labors in a way that admits of no COM
plain of dereliction OF duty, seemed to
have temporarily ceased from the violence
of its attempts to poke its apex among the
very topmost bars on the thermometer in
dex.
The early evening hours found the stoops
and porches thronged with comfort seekers.
who have not been allured to join the
nightly pilgrimage to the pleasure resorts
of the suburbs. Roofs are converted into
gardens. and pillows and chairs and fire.
quently hammocks are called into requisi-
tion.
The hours usually devoted to sleep have
been made restless by temperature. Wise
ones have been sleeping on the roof durir G
the past week. Mattresses have been
brought from deserted beds. and slumber,
wooed under the moonlight, where the
/ breezes. if a breath of air were stirring.
would not fail to act as a soporific.
No distinct hope is advanced by the
weather sage anent the prospects of coe9er
conditions. The general promise is given
that the hot weather cannot last forever.
But this, while to a certain extent reassur-
ing, leaves much to be desired, and seems
prediction based upon the theory that the
winter solstice is not apt to be dropped
from the calendar. The levity of the fore
cast officials appears i'll timed, and is unap-
preciated by the suffering multitudeS whose
serious efforts to keep cool destroys all
sense of the humorous
Tho defiance of conventionality has be-
come widespread, and everywhere the coat
less man is to be seen. A new product of
the hot weather is the hatless man, who is
now also in evidence. but has not yet be-
come so numerous quantity as his shirt
waist brother. few instances where the
shirt-waist man and the anti-hat man, are
combined in one independent individual
have been observed but as yet the newer
fad trails far behind in the number of its
Yotaries
The official thermometer at the Weather
Bureau recorded a maximum of 80 at 3
o'clock yesterday afternoon. The mini
mum Has 70, but as 1t occurred at a. m.
not many felt its coolness,
The forecast sheet issued last night is
strangely silent No mention is made Of
the temperature. 1t seems that If cooler
weather Is to come soon a change would
be forecasted. Altogether the silence of the
Weather Bureau officials is ominous.
Generally fair Wednesday and Thursday;
light to fresh southerly winds" is the text
of the prediction for the District of Col
umbia, Delaware, New Jersey and Mary
land. Scutherly winds as a rule at this
time of the year Indicate a rise in the
temperature. Altogether the outlook is
hardly encouraging. but mo one knoweth
what Gay may bring forth"
Following is the table OF temperature for
twenty-four hours ending yesterday at
10 p. m.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
DEATH OF GEoRE W. sHoNK.
Ex-Representative Expires After a
Few Hours of Illness.

Representative George W. shonk. of
Wlkesbarre. Pa. died yesterday morning
after a days sickness, at the ST. James
Hotel. this city.
Mr.. Shoak arrived from Wikesbarre
Sunday. complaining Of the effects OF the
heat when he registered at the St James
He immediately sought his room, and re-
quested that a physician be sent for DR..
.. W. Pren;iss responded and found the
ex-Representatiye very sick man. He
grew rapidly worse and DR.. Harding was
called into consultation. The patient did
not rally and died early yesterday morn
ing His brother 4. d. Shonk, was noti-
fed by the hotel management and arrived
in the city last night He will arrange to
have the remains taken to WilkesbaTre.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
ALLEGED WORTHLESS CHECKS.
Arthur l.. HaisIip Charged with
False Prctences.

Arthur L. Haislip, thirty years old, a
p2.nter, was arrested yesterday afternoon
by Detectives McNamee and Helan on Il
charge of false pretences preferred by
Hugh Reilly. dealer in paints and oils. at
1911 Penns flyanid Avenue northeast.
Reilly alleges that Haislip bought from him
a bill of goods OF the amount Of $246.36, in
payment for which he gave a check for
$275. which bore what purported to be the
signature OF T. Melton HaisIlp. Reilly
further alleges that he gave Haislip $2S.S4
in change, and later discovered that the
check was worthless. He then made COM
plant to the police. with the result that
Detectives MsNamee and Helan were de-
tailed on the case.
1t is said that Haislip also victimized
three other local merchants. He will
probably be arraigned in court this morn
ing
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
A DInmond Pin stolen.

Two small robberies were reported TO
the police last night. Chester E. Mac
Gowan, who keeps a shop at 9O4 G Street
northwest. called at headquarters and
stated that an entrance had been forced
to his place and S665 stolen from a money
drawer. Mrs. Virginia 5. Carter. 171s
Cochran Street northwest. reports the
theft Of a diamond pin valued at SIPS from
the top Of water cooler at her home.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
MISSING FROM HOME.
A Girl and Chinnman Reported to
Have Disappeared.

The police have been asked TO look out
for Minnie E. Reese. sixteen years OF age,
who disappeared from her home, 9O4 Sixth
Street southwest. several days ago. The
girl is described as five feet four inches
tall, with light hair and blue eyes, and
when last seen she wore a dark blue dress
4 detective is at work on the case.
Lee Doc, a Chinaman, aged thirty-oLe
years, is also missing from his home in
this city. The Celestial lived with Sam
Lee. at a laundry, Ill Thirteenth Street
northwest. He disappeared late Sunday
night and has not since been seen.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
Runn,say noys Arrested.

Carlton z. Forsythe. aged fifteen years,
and Henry Hopkins. about fourteen years
old. ran away from home several days
ago and were yesterday arrested at Char
lotte. n. C. Word was sent here and the
parents OF the boys were notified Of their
arrest. Mrs. Torsythe will send for her
son today.
IN the case O. young Hopkins, 1t is un-
derstood that his parents decline to take
any action. and he Will accordingly be re-
leased this morning.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15

Two prostrations rom heat were report
ed yesterday to the police. George W. Al
den. sixty-four Yeas of age. was Overcome
while working in Garfield Park northeast
about o'clock In the afternoon. Alden
lives al 741 Sixth Street southeast. Other
worllmen were near, and took Alden to n s
home in the patrol wagon. William Hill
colored, was prostrated in a stable in the
rear Of his home. 42S Eighth Street south
west. Tne police summoned the ambu-
lance ard took Hill 10 the Emergency Hos
Dital
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
DIED.

RFRGER-On TUESDAY, August H. 1890 at $50
o'rIoek TERESA VERONICA youngest child OF
Charles T. ard Annie Berger, aged eleven months
and seventeen days.
Funeral Thursday 1850 a. m. from her parents
r,.iIrnce iI6 l. Street southwest.
baltimore and Aar;insbuTg ". Va, plqer- please
1t coiS-)
BAlM-At a. m, Monday. Angus; is l'59
EIINoR GUSTS BAUM, only daughter If WIl.
liam H. and Lizzie Baum, in the twent, -secoad
year oi her age.
Funeral services on Wednesday August Is, at
% d. m. at the residence of her parents. 7l2 y
street southwest Interment at Congressional
Cemetery. aul4-2t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
Bud johnson cuts Thomas wheeler.

Buddy Johnson, charged with cutting
Thomas Wheeler on the head with a knife
is prisoner at the Sixth precinct sta
tion. The men got into an alteration in
q barber shop, at 800 Fourth Street north
west. when. it is alleged the knife was
used on Wheeler. At the Emergency Hes
pital it was stated that the injuries were
slight. johnson escaped By a rear WIN
dow. but was Subsequently captured
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
nle, NJ Emergeney mosnItnI.

Julia Newman. colored twenty-eight
years old a resident OF Germantown. Nd.
died at the Emergency Hospital yesterday
afternoon from typhoid pneumonia She
was placed at the hospt5l July %, and has
since been under treaim'nt. The remains
were removed to the Mrrgue last night.
Word has been sent to friends at German
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
S!.9S umbrellas. SI.f9.

IS Mems and Ladies silk Gloria I'm
hrellas; 26 and 2S inches; mounted on
steel rods; paragon frames; Congo. fir,
and natural wood handles; close roll;
cover to match; formerly sold for
S1-9S; choice of them for s119.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
I24c hose, 61c.

500 pairs of Ladies' perfectly Fast
Black Cotton Hose which we warrant
stainless; in sizes to 10; the kind
which sell for u lie pair; to go for
1-2c pair today
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
25c vests, l21c.

200 Ladies' Black Lisle Thread Vests;
in all sizes; necks run with tape: war
ranted stainless; instead OF 25c; to go
for IL 1-2c each.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
99c for polka dot duck skirts

hencey
and
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
Muslin underwear up TO sl.5o for CSC.

We shah let
with lace embroidery which
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15

Constipation is treated by an intestinal tonic
and liver stimulaIt palatable, gentle, yet potent
-Cascarets Candy Cathartic. All druggists, Zoe.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
Si.9S for finest wash skirts.

of whit
Of
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
25c for &c Jaconet lawns.


for &c yard viii be put on sale this morning sc yard Rem
colorngs Not lot of ckedo styles but fresh from the MILL and
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15

Maximum. %; minimum, IS
Temperature same date last year: Maximum
-; minimum, 63.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
9zc for all I9c and 25c wash goods

n
OF
o " 8 -S
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
Soc and 75c buckles, 29c.

Lot of ladies' steel buckles: some Of
which were made 10 sell fs- sec and
75c; choice of them today for
29c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
Hechts' Greater Stores,
513-515 Seventh Street.

you thought was the greatest bargain
snoud attend the sale
Wednesdays for
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15

WILL parties who saw man thrown to
the pavement by starting OF car while
alighting at Fourteenth and N Streets
northwest evening August ?. please ad-
dress BOX 720 this Office? au14-2t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
3ac yard for Sc muslin.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE WASHINGTON CLEARING CoAiPA-
ny. formerly in the Atlantic Building,
has removed their Office to the Warder
Building, Ninth and F Streets northwest.
+. HAROLD DELAND,
Secretary and General Manager.
aul4-St,em
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
36c for SOC bleacIled bed sheets.

offer
is
inches quantity
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
SC and loc laces, 45C.

Lot of handsome Torchon Laces.
ranging in width from 1 to inches
with inserting to match; these are the
best SC and 10c values hence when We
offer them at Al &c yard, We do a most
extraordinary thing.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-15
39c TO SOC underwear. 2oc

Lot OF odds and ends in Mems Un-
derwear which includes Egyptian BAL
briggan. maco cotton. and some fancy
striped; long and short sleeves; which
formerly sold for 29c to soc a garment;
to 90 for zee garment