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T street northwest between 18th and 14th
streets-Mary A. DOVE ct al to Robert B.
Tyler. lot 10, square 2$$t; So.
First street southwest between and V
streets-James Fraser ct uxs to Michael J.
Sheehan, original lot 3 square 667 $40
Fourth street northwest between G and
H streets-John Happier to William Kapp-
Ter, lot 8, square 51S; $3.50. "a
G street southwest between 7th and Sth
streets-James S. Edwards trustee to Mel
son Tippett. parts original lots II and 49,
square 904 S1,1466 GO.
New York avenue northwest between 9Th
and 7th street-John Happier to William
Happier, lot 13, square 45l; $1OO
Nineteenth street northwest between L.
and NJ streets-American S. and T Co to
Mary kyne, trustee, lot 61 square III;
$500.
Eleventh street northwest between @ and
r streets-Henry Sievers ct ux to Emile
Scherr, lot 81 square 336; So
Pennsylvania avenue between 9Th and 7th
streets-Fritz Iseman ct al to Katie
Schlosser, part original lot IA, square S74;
$40.
Hughes alley northwest-Jesse H. Wilson
ct al, trustees, to James NJ Woodward
part of lot "a, square 16; $1.15O
Asbury Park-The District Investment
Company to John ]. O'Day, lots Is and 16,
block 3: $40.
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the United States. He was almost con-
tinually identified with the settling of big
estates: Mr. Edwards was a director OF
the Washington Loan and Trust Company
a director of the Arlington Fire Insurance
Company was formerly vice president and
a director of the Central National Bank. as
well as one of its founders. and also
founder Of it's predecessor, the Metropolis
Bank He was a member of Federal Lodge
of Masons
The deceased was twice married The
wife who survives him was a Miss North
rup of Rochester, n. Y. In addition to Mr..
Burr N Edwards and Miss Emily Edwards.
the deceased leaves another child, a mar
ried daughter, Mrs. Julia Millham, who re-
sides in New York city.
For the past quarter of a century Mr..
Edwards made his home at 219 l street, a
large, comfortable house, which is very
near the residence Of Mr.. Matthew G. En-
cry Mr.. Edwards and his family We're
members of the New York Avenue Presby
terian Church and attended the services
there regularly. Rev. DR.. Radcliffe, pastor
of the church, has been requested to meet
the family upon their arrival home. and
will undoubtedly conduct the funeral serv-
ices.
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characterized by this motive. and the pleas
ure the events afforded him were often re-
ferred to in his latter days He was par
ticularly fond of dinner giving and going,
while most abstemious in his tastes so far
eating or drinking was concerned. Dur
Ing the past twenty years he made several
trips to Europe. Mexico and to China and
japan, generally accompanied by members
of his family He was an observant trav-
eler and was a most interesting talker on
what he saw especially of the wonders of
the far east. He was fond of enriching his
home with beautiful specimens of oriental
handiwork-the process of the construction
of the article. whether in metal. china or
embroidery, being carefully studied by him
when purchased.
The spacious residence. 1413 l street
was his pride. He loved every brick in it,
he used to say. and was never as happy as
when he was home. Since relinquishing ac-
tive business. which preceded by six
months or SO his first failure in health, he
has left his home reluctantly when the heat
became too oppressive each summer. only
to return to it in the early fall more gladly
than ever.
His first attack of aphasia prostrated him
for nearly two months in the fall Of 1897.
His rapid recovery, however, after he was
able to get out doors, was regarded as re-
markable. His wonderful grasp of busi-
ness and the keen judgment with which he
was wont to discuss such matters at once
reasserted itself, and until the beginning of
his last Illness the last days of May, he
devoted a large part of every day to his
private business affairs.
He was a large owner of real estate in
this city, and also of the securities of local
corporations.
Mr.. Thompson's first wife was Miss jean
nette McGill who died a number of years
ago. She was sister of the late Thomas
McGil of this city. Five children were
born to them, two of whom survive, Miss
Ida Thompson and Mr.. Ross Thompson.
In the summer of 1896 Mr. Thompson
married Miss Flora Markward Of this city,
who survives him.
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PLOT AGAINST HARRISONf
ChicagO's Mayor Informed an Attempt
His Life Will BE Made.

A special dispatch to the Baltimore Sun
from Chicago last night says: Carter H.
Harrison. mayor of Chicago, Is threatened
with the same death which befell his
father. who was assassinated while mayor
of the city. The mayor today received a
warning through the mail.
Although the officials at the city hall are
inclined TO regard the note as the work of
a crank, still the memory of the assassina-
tion of the elder Harrison at the door of
his home by William Pendergast, in 1893,
is too vivid for them to permit the matter
to go unnoticed.
4 note penciled on postal card informed
Mayor Harrison of the plot to assassinate
him. The card was mailed at Harvey. Ill,
July o. at 2:30 pm. 1t read as follows:
Garter II. Harrison. Chicago, ILL.,:
Dear Sir-Manage to be out of the city
next Saturday night, for there is a plot on
foot TO shoot you. 1t was discovered by
me A GOOD CITIZEN
1t was noted that the writing was similar
to that OF a schoolboy. The mayor will
leave the city for Huron Mountain. Mich,
next week, according to an announcement
made today
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Deaths In T~enty-Four Hours.

The following deaths have been reported
to the health office during the twenty four
hours ending at noon today: Jane E.
Buchanan, 80 years; Thomas Jefferson Ca
son, ST., q years; Catherine Welch, 20
years; Edward H. Hogan. 20 years; Will
liam John Warren, 81 years (abouD; Jo-
hanna Talbot, 64 years: Maryetta NJ. Will
kins Bowens, 80 years; Maria Uyer, SO
years: Bainbrdge Reynolds, 81 years; John
Tracy, So years; Robert E. Jordon, %
years; William Harris IS years; Rosa
Spaner, 26 years; John Reinhart, % years;
Mary Wilson, I year; Mary johnson, /
year; Ethel L. Slagle. l year: Bertha West
7 months; William Turner, 3 months; Geo.
Brooks Hill, l month
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Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following: Io .I
White-James E. Thomas and Theodore
Schrieber; Walter r. Mills and Martha b.
Garner; John F. Handy and Emma v.
Shackelford; Lewis L. Wilmington of
Alexandria. Va, and Nettie E. Burke Of
Fauquier county, Va; Charles T. Spilman
and Minnie f. Folk. D;
Colored-Chrstain A. Champ and Mary
Lewis; William E. Grinnage of Whining
ton, Del, and Martha V. West of this city;
Robert Washington and Mary Kempel;
John w. Vincent and Selma Custis; John
Plowden and Hattie johnson; John Gard
ner and Sarah King; George Minor and
Emma Bowie.
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CLAIMS SALVAGE.
Charles H. Fletcher Sues Owners of
Barge j. L. Brady.

barge y. Il. BRADY.
Hearing was concluded today before JUS
tice Hagner, holding admiralty court. of
the libel case OF Chas H. Fletcher against
the barge ]. 1. Brady on account Of claim
for salvage The libellant alleges he is en-
titled to salvage by reason of having res
cued the barge the 18th day of February.
when 1t is said to have been adrift in the
Potomac river near this city. BY his petit
ton and supporting testimony Mr.. Fletcher
claims to have been attached to the schoon-
er J. +. Krantz, moored at Johnson &
Wimsatt's wharf the date in question. He
claims the barge went adrift and struck
the schooner upon the bow on its way
down the river, where, he states, damage
would have resulted by reason Of ground
ing or collisions had he not, at the expense
of physical injury to himself, succeeded in
rescuing the barge.
Upon hearing the testimony the court de-
cided in favor Of the respondent company
and the libellants thereupon gave notice of
appeal.
The Brady is said to belong to the
Easton-M cMahon Transportation Company
OF Philadelphia. Attorneys Wilton J. Lam
bert and D. w. Baker closed the testimony
on behalf of Mr.. Fletcher yesterday after
noon. Attorneys Wilson & Barksdale pro-
ceeded with the defense this morning.
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we'll A change for the worse in his condi-
tion was noted yesterday, and upon receipt
of a telegram to that effect Mrs. Edwards
and Mr. Burr Edwards started without de-
lay for Atlantic City, taking train that
left here shortly after l o'clock in the af-
ternoon. A sister of the deceased, who has
been visiting the family since last April,
received telegram last evening from Mr..
Burr Edwards, saying that the condition Of
his father was not then regarded as alarm
Ing. Death, however, enSued soon after
that telegram was sent.
The sad news was conveyed this morning
through the medium of kilograms re-
ceived by Rev. DIR. Wallace Radcliffe, Mr.
John Joy Edison and others. Mr.. Edwards
sister, who was the only member of the
family at the l street residence today, in
tended to leave for her home several weeks
ago, but remained here in view of the state
of her brothers health. She had purcha sed
a ticket and made arrangements to start
for New York this evening, not anticipating
the fatal termination of his Illness.
Native of England.
James S. Edwards was a native of Eng
land. He was born in Devonshire in No
vember 1S41, and consequently fifty
nine years of age last November He came
to this country with his parents when he
was eleven years of age, and settled in
Clinton county, New York. His father died
very soon after reaching the United States
At the outbreak of the war of the rebellion
Mr.. Edwards, who was then only twenty
years of age, enlisted in New York regt-
ment, and earned quite a reputation as a
sharpshooter. With his regiment he came
to this section of the country and sue
cumhing to illness, was sent to ArmOry
Square Hospital, the building now used by
the United States fish commission. Dr. D.
w. Bliss, who was one of the attending
physicians of President Garfield after the
latter had been shot by Guiteau, was in
charge Of the hospital, and, taking a great
liking to Mr.. Edwards, he appoint ed him.
when he was convalescent. chief clerk of
the hospital and placed him in charge Of
it's records.
When the war had been concluded Mr.
Edwards was appointed deputy register Of
Register Zenas c. Robbins. While filing
this office Mr.. Edwards studied law When
Amos Webster was appointed register Of
wills Mr.. Edwards resigned as deputy and
enga ged in the practice Of law. He was
very successful. particularly in probate
matters. The 1st Of July, 1876. Mr.. Ed
wards formed a law partnership with Job
Barnard, who up to that time had been an
assistant clerk of the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia, and Milton c. Bar
nard. The latter several years later with
drew. The firm of Edwards & Barnard
made up of James S. Edwards and Job
Barnard, continued in business until Mr.
Barnard was appointed an associate justice
Of the Supreme Court Of the District of CO.
lumbia, in October, 1899. Since that time
the business has been carried on by Mr.
Edwards unaided. He was exceedingly en-
ergetic and thoroughly conscientious In all
his dealings.
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j. r. King and Joseph Fitzpatrick, fore
men IN the sewer division, have requested
the District Commissioners to increase
their compensation. The superintendent of
sewers Mr.. D. E. McComb, says the fore
men in charge of the work of cleaning
catch basins receive So per day. They do
not lose time except during exceptionally
inclement weather and for personal rea-
sons. The foremen in charge Of flushing
gangs, cleaning gangs and the minor re-
pair gang receive the same rate of COM
pensation Mr. McComb says that an In
crease In the pay of all the foremen in the
work above noted would naturally follow
the granting Of the petitions Of King and
Fitzpatrick. In his opinion the rate now
paid Is fairly commensurate with the serv-
ices required. Capt. Beach has approved
the adverse recommendation.
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Rule Already in Force.

Capt Beach, the Engineer Com missioner
has reported upon the recommendation OF
Commissioner Ross that the heads Of Dis
trict departments be limited in making
acquisitions for supplies to the LIST and 10th
secular days Of the month. Capt. Beach
says that as the engineer department pur-
chases are not made by the property clerk,
but by the superintendent of property, 1t
is believed that the paper does not need
his action. The rule suggested by Com
missioner Ross has been followed for some
years in the engineer department and has
been found to work very satisfactorily.
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Heiskel & McLeran, agents for George
Glorious. have protested to the District
Commissioners against the laying OF a
cement sidewalk on Sd street northwest be-
tween r street and Florida avenue. The
computing engineer. Mr.. c. B. Hunt, re-
ports upon the matter that the roadway OF
the street between the points mentioned
was paved recently and as no sidewalk ex-
listed on the west side Of the thoroughfare
the order for the cement walk was made
on the initiative Of the Office. In conclu-
sion. Mr.. Hunt says:
THE large improvement which has been
made to this property without cost to the
same by the construction of an asphalt
roadway: the nature of the locality; the
surrounding improvements. and the amount
of pedestrian travel. would, In themselves,
justify the Commissioners in allowing this
work order to stand recommend that in
spite Of this protest the walk be laid as
ordered"
The recommendation has been approved
by Captain Beach, the Engineer Commits
sioner, and the same action will probably
be taken by his associates OF the District
board.
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Supply 1t.

HOT WEATHER MEALS AND PERSONAL COM.
FORT
Fruit Of some kind should be used at the break
fast during hot weather. Follow this with a dish
Of four heaping teaspoonfuls Of Gfape-Nuts, cold.
and treated with rich, cold cream. This dish gives
the staying qualities necessary. Add a slice or
two Of entire wheat bread. with a very little but
ter Use no meat for the hot weather breakfast.
Let meat appear but once day during this season
Of the year.
little care In the selection OF food win help
one through the heat Of the day in way that will
not easily be forgotten.
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Board Needs a New Team.

The excise board has called the atten-
ton of the District Commissioners to the
need of new pair of horses for use of
the board of assistant assessors and the
excise board, and asks permission to make
requisition for the same believing it to be
for the good of the service. Auditor Petty
has reported that the appropriation for
the excise board is available for the pur-
chase of two horses as requested.
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sSaa! ss5e RfeGs faa Estate Trust St
Florida Pitts; will partly pToved. Estate
OF Carl C. Bernhardi,spetiti for sale of
chattels and inventory filed. Estate of
Harriet Groom; answer fled. Estate of
John G. Parlle; order striking certain items
from inventory of assets. Estate of Mag
gle A Horan; account passed
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Ex-Repre.entative w. H. Stone Dead.

William H Stone, a former congressman
from Missouri died at Asbury Park, n. j.,
Tuesday afternoon, aged seventy-one
years. Mfr. Stone had been at Asbury Park
since June 81. being i'll from the after
effects of attack of pneumonia He
leaves a wife and daughter. Mrs. E. p. v.
Rilter of st. Louis, and a son. Samuel G.
Stone OF New York city. The body will be
taken to St Louis for burial.
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Foreman Appointed.

Mr.. Warner Stutler has recommended the
appointment of James Henderson, as fore
man in the street cleaning department. vice
John P. Russell, deceased. Commissioner
Ross has approved.
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Prominent in His Profession.

Among the prominent legal causes in
which Mr.. Edwards figured prominently
may be mentioned the Norment will case,
the Entwisle-Barron bankruptcy matter
and the Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall
Steamboat Company receivership proceed
ing, and the Jackson and Seufferle case,
which was taken to the Supreme Court Of
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HOME BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
oHce OF treasurer, 1907 Pa ave; OF Secretary,
2l35 III ST. W.
Shares. $500 each
- Monthly payments, SloO per share.
Monthly meetings, 2d Tuesday evening Of each
month, at sw. corner Pa. ave and 10Th st NV,
900 per share can be obtained loan.
Monthly payment therefor. 81 per month.
o per cent interest allowed monthly payments
on stock, redeemed or cancelled In settlements,
which may be made at any time.
Expenses Tor loans are at lowest possible figures.
large amount Of funds on hand for those de-
string loans.
Applications for loans may be made at any time
to either OF the officers named below or at the
monthly meetings and be obtained without un-
necessary delay.
ANSoN s. TAYLOR. President 1912 st NV.
GEO. w LlNKINS Vice President cor. 18th
and II SITS NV.
W. H. WETZEL. Secretary. 2185 Fl st NV.
EDWARD s. WESCOTT Treasurer 1907 Pa.
ave. NV.
DIRECTORS.
JAMES H. BYRAM. M...............2 2023 n ST NV
SAML A. C0OMBS. BS............... 22l4 II 81 NV
JOHN b. GlLF1LLEN. 1921 Columbia ST. NV
GEO. J. JOHNSON. Cor. Pa ave. and 9th NV
CHAS y. MOORE. 18th ST NV
g NORRIS THORNE. p33 23d ST NV
MADISON WHIPPLE. ............lg 1914 II st NV
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J. W. THOMPSON DEAD
End Of His Suffering Came Early
This Morning.
THE FUNERAL TO Be HELD SATURDAY
Sketch of an Active and lndustri-
Gus Life.
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S E L F = NJ A D E M A n

Mr.. John W. Thompson died at 1920
o'clock this morning at his residence, No.
1419 / street. after an Illness of six weeks
duration. There were present at the bed
side when the end came Mrs Flora Mark
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He began business here in a small way,
but the qualities which in later life gave
him such a commanding position in the
community soon won for him a patronage
from his felow-citizens which grew rapidly
in its proportions.
He had charge Of the work of putting in
the old Willard Hotel a system of plumb
ing. This was before the days of sewers in
this city and water supply. and it was
one of the first buildings in the city that
was supplied with these modern conven-
iences
Ex-Gov. Shepherd became associated with
Mr.. Thompson and his brother, the late
William Thompson, in the plumbing bus
mess, and about the close of the war Mr.
Thompson and his brother sold their In
tereSt in the business to ex-Gov. Shepherd.
He became interested in the Metropolitan
street railroad, and was soon placed at the
head of that organization. which position
he held for some twenty years.
During the existence of the territorial
form Of government in this city Mr.. Thomp
son was a member of the upper house. He
became identified with the New York, Wash
ington, Alexandria and Georgetown Steam
boat Company, which was afterward
merged into the Inland and Seaboard Coast
Company, and was the president of the lat
company.
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Mr.. Thompson began life in very humble
circumstances, but, owing to industry and
energy. as well as ability of superior char
acter, he overcame all obstacles and fought
his way upward from obscurity and power
ty. He was only another self-made man of
the many of which this country furnishes
examples.
He was born in Montreal Canada, August
1, 1922, of Scotch-Irish parentage When
about sixteen years of age he left his ma
tive place and went to Albany, n. Y, where
he learned the printers art, and it was
when he was foreman of office there
that he was offered position in New York
city, which he accepted During his resi-
dence in the latter city he learned the
plumbers trade, and devoted his attention
to that industry. In casting about to de-
termine how to better his condition. he
came to the conclusion that there We're
more opportunities in Richmond Va, than
in New York city for his line of business
and he decided to settle there. On his way
to that place he stopped in this city and
eventually concluded to remain here. This
was in the year 1S41.
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ward Thompson. Mr.. Thompson's second
wife; his son, Mr.. Ross Thompson. and the
latters wife and DR.. John w. Shaw, his
physician. Mr. Thompsons condition had
been desperate for the past two weeks, and
only his wonderful vitality and powerful
constitution enabled him to ward off the
inevitable result so long. Shortly after
midday yesterday he began to weaken,
and steadily sank until death came.
The funeral will take place Saturday next
al pm. from the Thompson residence, No.
1419 l street northwest. Interment will be
made at Oak Hill cemetery. The pallbear-
erS will be announced later.
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As Bank President.

For twenty-three years he was president
Of the National Metropolitan Bank, baving
severed his connection with that institution
about four years ago, when the manage
ment changed hands. His connection with
the bank was first as depositor, and then,
In 1868, he became director, and in 1873
he was made vice president and finally
president. Some years ago the board
of directors had a portrait in Oil painted OF
Mr.. Thompson, which was presented to the
bank, and which now adorns the wall Of
the directors room. AS the directing head
of this important financial institution, as
we'll as on account of his business 1udg
ment and sagacity, Mr.. Thompson for many
years occupied an important position in the
local financial world
He took active interest in all matters
relating to the welfare of the city, and
after the election of General Garfield as
President of the United States, he was
made chairman Of the inaugural committee,
and managed the arrangements for that
event with so much skill that at the close
the committee found there was an actual
surplus In the treasury, condition OF af-
fairs, which had never before been
known in the conduct OF the inau-
gural preparations. He was connected with
the committees in charge of subsequent in
augural preparations, and at the last fnau-
guration was member of the finance COM
mittee. For number of years he was
member Of the board of trustees of the
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church,
and also performed the duties of treasurer.
War on Corruption.
One of the most important, II not the
most important, service rendered to the
public by Mr.. Thompson was the fight
which he undertook, almost single-handed,
and carried to a successful ISSUE, against
the corruption which existed in ths de-
tectve force of this city. Some fifteen
years ago a number Of daring robberies
were psrpetrated and the thieves had es-
capped with their plumber, and K seemed as
if those who were intrusted with the duty
of protecting the public had proved false
to their trust. In spite of threats made
son began an investigation, which resulted
In the passage by Congress OF a law abol-
ishing the detective service then existing
and substituting thu present system of ap-
pointment Of members froEl the police
force. Only Mr.. Thompson's pluck made it
possible to persevere in the course he lad
mapped out He received the approval Of
his fellow citizens, and II was generally
considered that he had performed a public
service of much value.
Home Life and Travels.
Mr.. Thompson. while essentially home
man. was fond of social life and in his
prime mingled frequently with his friends,
both in public and private functions. He
wished especially to bring in contact the
representative men of the District and the
national legislators and to thereby pro-
duce a more intelligent interest in District
affairs on the part of the latter. Most of
the elaborate entertainments for which his
home was noted in years gone by were