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Evening star., 1901-08-14
FINANCIAL.
MONEY AT ~ and $50
Promptly loaned on real estate in the
District Of Columbia. LOWEST COMMISSIONS.
Heiskell s. McLeran,
nolI-l0u zoos ST. NV.
FINANCIAL
MORTUARY REPORT.
Decline of Over "a Per Cent In Nun
ber Of Deaths.
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ber of Deaths.
The deaths in the District during the
week ended on Saturday last declined over
"A per cent. as compared with those of the
previous week, falling from las to 100. OF
these decedents 55 were white, giving a
death rate of 1885, and "a were colored
death rate, 32.47. For the total population
the rate was 2O.32; by the last report It
was 27O5 per thousand. From apoplexy
deaths increased from four to seven, and
from kidney affections from six to ten.
From diarrhoeal diseases there was a de-
crease from 80 to 90 The mortality among
children under five years of age decreased
from 81 to 43; of this class of decedents 80
were less than one year old. There were
nine fatal cases Of whooping cough, six OF
typhoid fever and one Of measles. There
were three deaths from external causes;
by drowning, one; burning by ignited cloth
ing, one; street railway injuries, one; deaths
by heat stroke, two.
At the close Of last report there were
nine cases of diphtheria in quarantine.
During the week eight new cases developed
and one was discharged, leaving sixteen
cases under treatment in eight premises.
OF scarlet fever there were fifteen cases
In quarantine at the close Of last report.
During the week seven new cases were re-
ported and three were discharged. leaving
nineteen cases with warning cards in thirs
teen premises.
The mean weather conditions prevalent
during the week were: Temperature of the
atmosphere, Is degrees; relative humidity,
81, and barometer, 29.91 The rainfall was
1.65 inches, with south winds averaging
five miles per hour. The maximum regis
ter of the thermometer was 81 degrees, on
the 10th, and minimum, 81 degrees, on the
9th
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DOG SOLVES A MYSTERY.
DraEs Remains Of John Werner Fro
Lake MfchfHan.

DraEs Remains of John Werner From
Lake Michigan.
A dispatch from Chicago says: big
Newfoundland dog that dragged the body
Of John Werner from the lake solved one
Of the greatest mysteries that ever puzzled
the people Of Kenosha, Wis.
John Werner was drowned at the foot of
Goth street, this city He was a son Of
Peter Werner one of the best-known citi-
zens of Kenosha, but the romance that had
played an important part in his life had
been broken by lovers quarrel, and he
left Kenosha fourteen years ago. declaring
that he would never return. For years the
Werner family had been searching for him.
Three years ago the father died and left
an estate Then the neirs sought to set
tie 1t. Advertisements We're placed in the
papers in all parts of the country, asking
for some trace of John Werner; but If he
saw the notices he Was eumb to the ap-
peal and never wrote.
An insurance policy was all that identi-
fed the body.
Evening star., 1901-08-14

Mr.. G. Malcolm Eccleston died at his
home, near Forest Glen, Md, shortly after
midnight last night Of typhoid fever, with
which he had been confined to his bed but
about ten days. Mr. Eccleston was twenty
nine years of age and young man of un-
blemished life and character. His splendid
physique it was hoped would enable him
to withstand the disease, as he was quite
six feet in height and of most robust con-
stitution He is believed to have con-
tracted his Illness while on a visit in an
other part of the country.
Mr.. Eccleston was one of the best known
and most successful farmers in Montgom-
cry county, and was deservedly liked and
admired by all who knew him. Several
years ago he took the law course in George
town University and was graduated with
great credit, although 1t was not his pur-
pose to enter upon the practice Of his pro-
fession. He was a brother of the we'll
known young lawyer, Mr.. Charles A. Ec-
cleston. who died in January last He is
survived by his mother and sister, who
have the sincere sympathy of all their
friends in their distressing double bereave-
ment
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Meeting of Directors and Submission
of Reports.

of Reports.
At the regular monthly meeting last
evening Of the directors of the Casualty
Hospital and Eastern Dispensary the presi-
dent. Thos. w. Smith, presiding q resolu-
tion was adopted providing that new
emergency room shall be fitted up; that
the various wards be renovated, and that
the apartments in the building occupied by
the house staff ana the matron be placed
In as good condition as possible and made
more homelike tor their occupants. The
work will be commenced at once.
The report OF tna treasurer for the fiscal
year ended June 20, 1901, was read and
approved, and the reports Of the resident
surgeon physician were presented.
The surgeons report showed 173 cases
treated In the wards Of the hospital during
the year; two births and eight deaths;
9S3 operations performed by the house and
visiting surgeons, and 1875 emergency
cases treated.
In the dispensary 1928 applications for
treatment were received, 416 white and
l,5l2 colored. OF these, 700 were refused
treatment because they could not produce
a certificate from the Associated Chari-
ties to show that they were entitled to
Tree treatment. he remaining 1,219 cases
were treated, Of whom 2S6 were white and
933 colored. The :,ouse and visiting staffs
performed $50 operations for the dispen-
sary, and attended to patients who revisit
ed the hospital 1887 times. In the dispen-
sary, also, 6,I62 prescriptions were filled
For the month of July, 1901, the report
of the resident physician showed 80 cases
treated In the wards, 73 operations per-
FORMED ana l6I emergency patients re-
ceived There was one death at the hos
pital during the month In the dispen-
sary 155 applications for treatment were
received, q white and 1913 colored. OF
these, 81 were refused treatment in the
obsence Of certificate from the associated
charities, leaving i23 cases to be treated.
OF whom % We're white and 100 colored.
During the month, also, IA operations were
performed by the house and visiting staffs
Tor the dlspensary department, and 475
prescriptions were filled.
In his report upon the condition Of the
hospital for the ascal year last past the
resident physician called attention to the
l1mlted scope of the institution and the
advisability OF placing within reach of
the surgeons all the facilities for the rapid
handiing OF emergency cases and attend
Ing to cases requiring treatment for sew
erai days Discussion Of this phase of
resolution referred to. II
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SUCCEEDS HIMSELF.
Mr.. James e. Fitch Continued as
Trustee OF Reform school.

The reappointment yesterday, as was
noted in The Star, of Mr.. James E. Fitch,
the senior member Of the firm Of Fitch.
Fox & Brown, real estate brokers. as a
member Of the board Of trustees OF the re-
form school continues service of much
value to that institution. Mr.. Fitch has
served as member of the board for a num-
Der Of years past, and his experience and
judgment, as well as his personal effort.
has contributed largely to produce the sat
isfactory conditions which characterize the
management Of the school.
In other directions Mr.. Fitch has given
much time to the charitable work Of the
District, and, as public-spirited citizen,
has always contributed freely his time and
effort to advance the interests Of the Dis
trict,
Evening star., 1901-08-14
SOUTHERN MARYLAND FAIR
THE OPENING YESTERDAY AT UP.
PER MARLBoRo..
Base Ball and Racing the Features
Judges Expected to Announce
Premiums Tomorrow.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
MARLBORO, Md, August IA, 1901
Yesterday marked the opening of the
Southern Maryland Fair at this place 1t
is the first fair of the Maryland-D Delaware
circuit, and judging from the large throng
of people attending it will undoubtedly
prove successful. Monday was set for the
final day of receiving exhibits, but owing
to the inclemency of the weather 1t was
decided by the officials that exhibitors
should be given another day for the placing
Of exhibits
Although the rain Of Monday put the
fair grounds in a bad condition, the sun
came out yesterday morning and wrought
a change for the better within an hour
and in about two hours after the opening
there were over 1,5OO persons on the
grounds At the close Of the day the num-
ber had increased to at least 2.5O0. Wis
itors came from all sections Of the state,
and Washington and Baltimore were repre-
sented by large contingent. /
A base ball game was the feature of the
early part of the day. 1t was contest
counties the former being represented by
the Davidsonville base ball team and the
latter by the Hyattsviile team. At the con-
clusion of the ninth inning the score was
/ to in favor of Davidsonville. Mangum
of the Hyattsville team did exceptionally
good work, striking out nine men in success
sion.
Results of Races.
In the afternoon the spectators gave their
attention to the races, which resulted as
follows:
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Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
White-William G. Lipphard and Bessie
L. Browning Harry M Ball and Mary E.
Kelley; Clarence w. Meloney and Matte
K. Server; Horace A Mangum and Re-
becca NJ. Burrows; Harry B. Chase and
Sadie l.. Bean; Robert r. Dodd and Annie
Young, both of Altoona, Pa; Joseph H
Wilson and Lille A. Nightingale; Bernard
G. Ladd and Edith c. Gosnell
Colored-James II. Carter Of Richmond.
Va, and Minnie Yates Of this city: How
ard Fitzhugh and Della Leftridge
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Deaths In Twenty-Four Hours.

Deaths I'm Twenty-FOur Hours.
The following deaths have been reported
to the health department during the twen-
ty-four hours ending at noon today:
Robert William Stevenson, SO years;
Francis r. Sutler, 80 years; Mrs Jane Har-
ban, 76 years: Susanna Kenson, 73 years:
George Johnson, 81 years; Henrietta Sack
erman. So years: Annie Gertrude Murray,
25 years; Mary German months; Will
ducci 3 months.
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Resides on Eighth Street.

Miss Ethel Montgomery. who took dose
of laudanum Saturday night to ease tooth
ache and was made Ill. lives at No. 705
Sth street northwest, and not on H street,
as was reported. The error was caused by
q telephone operator recording the latter
street instead of the former.
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suggests Amendment.

Market Master ]. e. Burns has submit
ted to the District Commissioners an
amendment to the rules Of the Western
Market changing No. "a butcher stand to
No. 3S, and making No. 80 butcher stand q
miscellaneous stand Action on the emend-
ments has not yet been taken by the CON-
missioners.
Evening star., 1901-08-14
New Style Steel Car.
From the Baltimore Sun.

From the Baltimore Sun.
st. Louis has a roofiess street car called
Moonlight" which. Ii Is said will COM
fortably seat lbs passengers There are no
lights In view from the seats unless one
should turn around and gaze into a cluster
or incandescent lamps placed in front of a
large reflector. The cord by which the con-
ductor registers fares runs along beside the
footboard. The car is an experiment and
IL II proves popular more will be built
Evening star., 1901-08-14


and Virginia, cloudy, unsettled weather
tonight and Thursday, probably occasional
rain; light east to southeast winds.
Weather conditions and general forecast:
The gulf disturbance is still off the mouth
of the Mississippi, with indications of q
slow movement northward up the Missis-
sppi valley. The land winds thus far have
not been strong, except at Port Eads, La,
where forty-eight miles per hour from the
northeast was recorded Tuesday night.
Cloudy weather prevails generally In the
eastern half of the country, with rain in
Tennessee and locally in the south Atlantic
and gulf states.
Cloudy, showery conditions will prevail
tonight and Thursday generally throughout
the Washington forecast district.
The temperature changes will not be i'm
portant.
The winds along the Atlantic coast will
be light to fresh and variable in direction.
Light to fresh southeasterly winds will pre-
vail on the lower lakes.
Storm warnings are displayed on the mid
die gulf coast.
Steamers which depart today for Euro
pean ports will have fresh easterly winds,
showers and fog to the Grand Banks.
The following heavy precipitation dn
inches) has been reported during the past
twentyfour hours: Charlotte 102; Raleigh,
234; Greenville, s. c., 1.GO; Spartanburg,
D. H.,
21O
The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the twenty-four hours beginning
at pm. yesterday:
Thermometer-August 13. pm, 81; s
pm, 76; 12 midnight, H. August IA, 4
am, GS; s am, q; II noon, a. 2 pm,
&c
Maximum, 81, at pm. August 49, Mini
mum. 6S, at 4 am, August H.
Observation-Disclosures 13, 4 pm, 3O.OS; 8
pm. 3OOs - midnight, sO.1O. August ii,
4 am. 5000; am, 5000; noon, 5000; 2
p. m, 3O07.
Drops to Eishty-Two.
The temperature as recorded today by
House & Herrmann's standard thermome-
ter was as follows:
am, 76; II noon, 70; 2 pm, So.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at 8
am: Great Falls temperature 70: condi-
ton, q; receiving reservoir, temperature. 81 ;
condition at north connection, 3; condition
at south connection, II; distributing reser-
voir, temperature, so; condition at infiuent
gate house, "A; eff1uent gate house, -.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, 1:5O am and PIG p m. !;
high tide, 7:4S am. and S:1S pm
TomorroW-LOw tide, 23S am. and 3
p. m; high tide, S:36 IN. and pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, $40 am; sun sets,
6:59 pm.
Moon sets, 6:51 pm; new moon at 1927
am
TomorrOw-Sun RISES 5:11 am.
The City Lights.
The city lights and naphtha lamps all
lighted by thirty minutes after sunset; ex-
tinguishing begun one hour before sunrise.
All arc and incandescent lamps lighted fif-
teen minutes after sunset and extinguished
forty-five minutes before sunrise.
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HOME BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
Once OF Treasurer. 1907 Pa. ave.; OF Secretary
2l35 III st. NV
FINANCIAL.

HOME BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
Once of Treasurer. 1907 Pa ave.; Of Secretary.
2l35 II st. NV.
Shares, $500 each.
Monthly payments, 81 90 per share.
Monthly meetings. I'd Tuesday evening Of each
month, at O.. corner Pa. and 10th Ut. NV.
$500 per share can be obtained a loan.
Monthly payment therefor, 81 per month.
per cent Interest allowed on monthly payments
on stock, redeemed or cancelled In settlements.
which may be made at any time.
Expenses for loans at lowest possible figures.
large amount OF funds hand for those de.
string loans.
Applications for loans may be made at any time
to either Of the officers named below at the
monthly meetings and be obtained without un-
necessary delay.
ANsON S. TAYLOR, President, 1912 st. NV.
GEO. w. LINKINS, Vice President, cor. 10th
and H SITS. NV.
W. d. WETZEL. Secretary. 2135 d 1t. NV.
EDWARD 8. WESCOTT. Treasurer. 1907 Pa.
DIRECTORS.
JAMES II. BYRAM. ................2o .2o2s b st. NV.
JOHN B. GILFILLEN. 1921 Columbia st. NV.
GEO; JOHNSON. Cor Pa. ave and eth NV.
CHAS. n. MOORE. B.............. HAS 18th st. NV.
8. NORRIS THORNE. e33 23d st. NV.
MADISON WaIPPLE.. 1914 Ii st. NV.
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Malaria Makes Impure Blood.
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic cures Malaria.
Evening star., 1901-08-14
General and Personal.

Mrs c. Robert Kengla and daughters.
Miss Mamie Schneider, are visiting Miss
Eunce Kengla at Atlantic City, N. j.
Charles E. Jones of 32d street has re-
turned from an outing of ten days in the
country.
Messrs John B. Mccarthy, John A. Nee
non Anthony Hanlon and G. w. Cook
have returned from a visit Of several days
to Atlantic City.
Mr. and Mrs George W. King of 1862
31st street will leave tomorrow for Buffalo,
and before they return will visit the sister
of Mr.. King in Wayne county, n. Y, and,
together with friends, will spend a season
In the Catskl mountains.
At 2:3O o'clock this morning Policeman
Fennelly brought to the station Crescent
bicycle, found abandoned in front of 1929 U
street.
Mr.. R. D. Weaver and family left this
morning for Buffalo and Thousand Islands
Mrs ]. Eakin Gadsby will leave tonight
for Buffalo Niagara Falls and other points.
Mr. and Mrs Richard Powell of o street
leave tomorrow morning. for the Pan
American exposition. on the return step
ping at New York and Philadelphia.
Peyton Streets, colored, aged forty-six,
was found sick this morning about
O. clock on the west end of the Pennsylva-
MIA Avenue bridge over Rock creek. He
was removed to his home in the patrol
wagon. He resides at 2S2O street.
Mary Lyman, aged forty-seVen, OF III
PENNSYLVANIA avenue northwest, while on
32d street near its intersection with WIS
consin avenue, yesterday afternoon, shortly
before 6 o'clock, was taken suddenly ILL.,
She received treatment at the Georgetown
University Hospital
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Stolen Property Recovered.


Sergt. James Conlon, Policeman Saunders
and Precinct Detective Burrows yesterday
afternoon recovered the bulk of the arti-
cles stolen Friday and Saturday from the
residence of Mr.. S. X. Radford, at 3Oth
and streets, for the theft Of which three
colored boys-James Lane, Alexander Prl-
mus and Granville Stewart-were arrested,
as stated in The Star Of yesterday. A box
containing a quantity of valuable papers
and some jewelry was broken open with an
ak, the papers burned and the jewelry
taken out. gold stickpin and gold ring
were thrown away. 1t is concluded the
boys were afraid to keep these articles, but
they did not hesitate to wear the stolen
clothing. A full confession was made and
this morning the boys were taken to Ponce
Court to answer to charge of housebreak-
ing in the daytime. A good deal OF the
plunder had been sold to local merchants,
all of which was recovered. The boys
were given into the charge of the board OF
children's guardians by order Of Judge
ODOnnell.
Evening star., 1901-08-14


Time, 2361A, 23O1a, 2.31h, 2.3414.
Third race-Running; half-mile heat; two
TN three; purse, 500: Lady Hasbeen won;
Sapho, second; Wanda P, third. Time,
.54A. Simple Sue, Whimsical and Miss
Loving Heart also ran.
running; purse, $75: McFonso won; Beau
regard, second; Arbitrator. third. Time,
1.25A. John Morella, Collaub, Passport
Kings Pride, Judge Croly and Galma also
ran in this race.
The fifth race, steeplechase, was post
poned until today on account of darkness,
Ihe judges of the races were c. p Stone
Frederick Dallam and r. S. Hill Mr. Hill
was also starter.
Estimate of the Exhibition.
1t was stated by officials that the exhibi-
ton this year in all it's departments is the
largest In the history OF the Southern Mary
land Fair. A full list of exhibitors will
be made up today.
The ladies who visited the fair yesterday
round great pleasure in inspecting the
specimens of household goods and fancy
handiwork, and took decided interest in
the work Of the inmates of the colored
mouse OF reformation at Cheltenham. Their
exhibit included clothing, shoes, woodwork
and samples of the produce of their farm
Every one visiting the fair yesterday
agreed that the tobacco exhibit of the
present season excels that Of any prior
Maryland were more or less represented in
farm products. The judges in all the de-
partments are expected to make their de-
c1sions today, and prizes will be awarded
tomorrow.
The live stock exhibit of the fair ia
considered small but shows up in fine style
and attracts the attention Of the farmer
visitors.
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PROBABLY OCCASIONAL RAIN.
Cloudy, Unsettled Weather Tonight
and Thursday.

Forecast till 8 pm. Thursday: For the
District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland
and Virginia, cloudy, unsettled weather
tonight and Thursday, probably occasional
rain; light east to southeast winds.
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w ashingt0n
Loan & Trust Co.

OFFICE. COR. 9TH AND 6TS
PAID-UP CAPITAL. 81, ,O0O. 600.
Loans in any amount made on approved real
estate or collateral at reasonable rates.
Interest psid upon deposits on monthly bali
ances subject to check.
This company acts as executor. ADMINISTERS
tor. trustee. agent, treasurer. registrar and
In all other nduciary capacities.
Boxes for rent in burglar and hreproof
Vaults for safe deposit and storage Of valu.
able packages.
Real Estate Department Is prepared to a..
sumo the management Of your real estate.
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Falls Into the River.

Roy Beach, aged nine years. of 1897 Cis-
sells alley, while playing on the wharf at
the foot of 32d street yesterday afternoon
about 8 o'clock, accidentally fell overheard
After landing in the water his foot struck
against a piece of submerged wood, injur-
ing his knee severely. He was removed to
the Georgetown University Hospital IoI
treatment
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Accused of Theft.

Lizzie Lane, aged thirty-nine. and Agnes
Johnson, aged sixteen, both colored, have
been arrested by Policeman Eintler on sus-
picion Of having stolen a quantity of ma
terial from the National Electric Supply
Company's factory on K street. The roD-
berry occurred several days ago and was re-
ported to the police at the time. About 100
pounds of brass bearings and 1f5 pounds
of copper wire is said to have been taken,
the total value of which is placed at nearly
S5O
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AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
AN AUTOMOBILE UPSETS AND IN
JUREs THE OCCUPANTS.
Woman Accused of Theft-Boys Com
mitted to Board of Children's
Guardians.

An automobile containing Thomas and NJ.
c. OConnor of 18th street and Kenesaw
avenue and Charles Wilson of 7th street
and Florida avenue upset yesterday after
noon about $3.50 o'clock on Wisconsin ave-
nue. near 3Tth street almost directly in
front of the car shed of the Georgetown
and Tenleytown railroad. Two of the oc-
cupants were so badly cut up as to neces-
state their removal to the Georgetown Uni
versity Hospital in the patrol wagon, while
the third member of the party was able to
walk to the hospital, where his bruises
were also attended to. According to the
police report, the automobile backed across
the street with full force and struck a
trolley pole, causing the vehicle to upset.
One of the persons named had his knee in
jured and another was pinioned beneath the
upturned vehicle. But for prompt assist
ance rendered by the employees of the ear
company he would have Jared badly. The
men were said to have been on their way
to Cleveland Park at the time of the acci-
dent
Evening star., 1901-08-14

The above kilograms from the Of
flcers and driller of the Export Oil
and Pipe Line Co. explain them
selves.
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SPIRITUALISM-
MRS. ZOLLER. SPIRITUAL MEDIUM,
SO2 ii ST. NV. MEETINGS TUESDAY, FRI
DAY EVCS. INTERVIEWS DAILY aul-12ts
Evening star., 1901-08-14
More Hot Weather Coming

Lots of days-snd nights, too-when you hno
an ELECTRIC FAN Indispensable for comfort.
Let install one in your home and ONCE ho"-so
you'll have cool breezes in plenty ,
UTAn styles and sizes in stock. Lowest prices
Nat'E Electrical Supply Co.,
au14-1Od I4lT NEW YORK AVE.