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Evening star., 1901-08-06
NOVEL POINTS RAISED.
Question Under Bankruptcy Law Be-
fore the Court.

fore the Court.
An interesting question in connection with
the new bankruptcy act is under considera-
tion by Justice Clabaugh of the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia A num-
Der of creditors, representing claims aggre-
eating more than LOCO filed petition
asking that Charles c. Whelan be adjudged
a bankrupt, alleging the commission on his
part of certain acts which they claim con-
stitute bankruptcy under the law.
The business Of the alleged bankrupt
consisting of a large restaurant known as
the Brighton" on 18th street near Penn
sylvania avenue, was recently under an or
der of court, placed in the hands of receiv-
ers, who are still conducting the business
The object of the bankruptcy proceeding
before Justice Cfabaagh is to transfer the
controversy from thee jurisdiction of the
Equity Court to that of the Bankruptcy
Court. -
Attorneys Rosenberg Green and Hamil-
ton maintained that under the law the re-
ceivers should continue to act. and denied
that any acts ons the part of Whelan con-
stitute him a bankrupt.
The petitioningt creditors were represent
ed by Attorneys Fulton, Brandenburg and
Burkhart. - IN
A number of novel and interesting points
of law have been advanced by counsel on
both sides. The court, 1t is expected, will
render decision in few days.
Evening star., 1901-08-06
Assessor Files Adverse Report.

Assessor H. II. Darneile has submitted
an adverse report to the Commissioners on
the request made through Attorney j. ].
Darlington to have the penalties and in
terest remitted on the unpaid taxes for the
years 1885, 1897 and 1901 on sublots 1, 2, Z,
and a part of sublots and 6, in square
7s3, assessed to Jackson S. Cole. The re-
quest is based on the ground that this prop
erty has been lin constant and ruinous liti-
cation since 1891, at great expense to Mr..
Cole, and which litigation has only termi-
mated within the last thirty days.
In his report Assessor Darneille says: "It
is submitted that this application, like
many others of similar character, deserves
special consideration on the score of equity
but the authority of law is lacking to mete
out equal and exact justice in such meri-
torious cases that are constantly brought
before this office, and in view Of this fact
the office is unable to recommend the relief
sought, and therefore must submit the mat
ter adversely"
Evening star., 1901-08-06
Suit for Mafntenan nee.

Emma c. Yoe, through Attorneys Hufty
& Hufty, today filed suit against her hus-
band, George l.. Yoe. asking the court to
compel him to provide for her maintenance
and support. The parties were married
July s. 1890, and have four children. From
the time of the marriage until the 9Th of
last April, it is stated, the defendant was
local policeman. The wife charges that
the husband has squandered his salary in
riotous and dissipated living.
The 18th of last month, says Mrs. Yoe,
her husband compelled her to leave their
home. She recites that he was dismissed
from the police force the Jth of last April
for drunkenness and attempting to kill the
complainant brother, who is policeman,
while the latter was on duty at 9th street
and New York avenue.
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ACCIDENTAL DEATH.
Jury's Verdict fin the Case Of Bettfe
DfckersOn

DlcAeraOD.
Bette Dickerson, colored, about forty
years old, jumped from an Anacostia car
on Garfield ayeque southwest about $3.50
O clock yesterday afternoon and received
injuries which caused her death Mt the
Emergency Hospital shortly after o'clock.
The woman became frightened when the
fuse burned ouf of the motor car and
jumped off. She waH on the trailer with
Catherine Dober, and was on her way home
from the Insane Asylum, where she had
been to visit her sister, who is an inmate.
The body of tie unfortunate woman was
removed to the morgue and Coroner Nevitt
held an inquest at the sixth precinct sta
tion at IL O'Clock this morning The jury
returned verdict of accidental death.
Mrs. Dober was the principal witness
examined. She explained that she left
home. at Fort Reno, where Mrs Dickerson
also lived, and went with the latter to the
asylum. On the return trip Mrs Dicker-
son appeared to be very nervous and she
CMrs. Dober) took her infant child from
her, fearing something might happen.
When the fuse burned out she noticed q
flash and Mrs. Dickerson said to her,
Look. When sne turned to look she saw
her friend jumping from the car.
Deputy Coroner Glazebrook explained
that the woman's skull was fractured
Death he found was due to cerebral hemor-
rhage
Motorman Charles Campbell and Con-
ductor j. w. Wenner were witnesses at the
inquest and several passengers also gave
testimony. The woman's husband. Junius
Dick took charge of the body and
had it prepared for shipment to Richmond
where the funeral will take place Thurs
day afternoon.
Evening star., 1901-08-06
Failure of Mertz & Mertz,

William c. Mertz and George l.. Mertz,
conducting the merchant tailoring business
in Baltimore and Washington under the
firm name of Mertz & Mertz, applied in
Baltimore yesterday for the benefit of the
bankruptcy law by Venable, Baetjer &
Howard, attorneys Their gross liabilities
were stated in the schedules to be s23,-
679.5' and their gross assets S1O,7OO
The following separate items of liability
were given In the schedules: Salary, ST.
O66.66; John b. Ellison & Sons, Philadel-
phia, $14SO4.S0, secured by five policies Of
insurance on the life of William c. Mertz;
thirtyfour unsecured creditors, $22,312 81.
The assets comprise: Real estate, $500;
stock in trade, $500; equipment of estab-
lishment in Baltimore and at 9O6 and 9OS F
street, Washington, 5000.
In addition, William c. Mertz has indi-
vidual liabilities of $6S9.40.
Evening star., 1901-08-06
SUBMIT ESTIMATES.
Assistant Assessors State the Sum
Needed for Exnenses

Assistant Assessors State the Sum
Needed for Expenses.
James A. Bates, chairman of the board of
assistant assessors of the District, today
submitted the estimates for the support cf
the board for the fiscal year ending June
30, 1903, as follows:
Three assistant assessors at $4,000 each,
$4,000; one clerk to the board of assistant
assessors, 1900 one driver to the board of
assistant assessors, 5000: contingent ex-
penses, including stationery, printing, liv-
cry Of horses, shoeing, repair of vehicles,
purchase and repair of harness, blankets,
lap robes. whips. halters and other neces-
sary articles and expenses, 81 200; total,
$12 200.
Under the law the board is allowed but
one clerk, and as the duties of his office are
arduous and important, an increase in his
salary from $1,000 to $1,5OO is earnestly
recommended. The clerk in order to keep
up his work is frequently required to work
after office hours, and as he has the con-
fidence of the board in his fidelity and in
tegrity, the board considers that as a mat
ter of justice the increase in his salary
should be made.
Evening star., 1901-08-06
Florists on for Buffalo.

A party of members of the Washington
Florists Club left today for Buffalo to at
tend the annual convention of the Society
of American Florists and enjoy the Pan
American exposition. Those who went
were Y. d. Blackstone, state vice president
of the S. A. T.; Adolph Gude George c.
Shaffer, Will Vlark, jr., Fred Miller, Har-
vey Saunders, Will Saunders, VIII Rieves,
c. Pounet, Robert Bowdler, Harry Jones,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fields, ]. r. Freeman and
family, Mr.. Cages, j. d. Blackstone, o.
A. G. Oehmler and Chas. VIM. Wolf
They will be joined at Baltimore ky rep
reseHtatives of the Gardeners Club of that
city, including Isaac III. Moss, Thomas Pat
terson, William Lehr, Charles l.. Seybold
M. Richmond, Philip B. Welsh, Robert l..
Graham. Fred G. Burger, William Christie
Richard Vincent, j. j. Perry, Noah N.
Flitton, Mr.. and Mrs. John Cook, John A.
Cook, Conrad Hess, Miss Tillie Held and
Miss Lehr.
Evening star., 1901-08-06
Real Estate Transfers,

Columbia Heights-Lester A. Barr ct ux
to Katherine E. Walker, part lot 45, block
"a SO.
Massachusetts avenue northeast between
1st and I'd streets-Emily b. Coyle to Jo-
seph NJ Carmody, lot 46, square 723; 81 500.
Holmead Manor-Eugene Carusi ct al,
trustees, to the Jacob Tome Institute, lot
"a, block ~; $4,000.
Washington Heights-John G. Campbell
to Harriet L. Ashmead, lot 39 block Z; SO
(stamps. s3).
Thirty-fourth and streets northwest
Ignatius Dyer ct IL. to Lewis Hopfenmaier,
lot II, square 1928; $4,000.
Kalorama Heights-Wilson H. Fairbank
ct ux. to Sarah J. Foster. lot 4, block Z;
81 500. Same to RemuS F. Foster lot g.
block Z; 81 800.
Thirteenth street and Whitney avenue
northwest-James Gibbons, archbishop OF
Baltimore to the Academy of the Sacred
Heart Of Mary, lots and 10, block 20,
Columbia Heights; $40.
Patterson street northeast between 1st
and I'd streets-Adam Heininger ct ux. to
Lewis Heininger, lot 81, square I'll; $40.
Washington Heights-Joseph r. Johnson
ct ux. to Geo. S. Cooper. lots 80 and Al,
block @; So Same to John G. Campbell,
lot 80, block 4; so.
Thirteenth and streets southeast
Sarah E. Miller to Louis C. and Anora V.
Reinburg, east 20 feet of lot 80, square
1913; $500.
Bloomingdale-Joseph Paul ct ux to
Francis A. Blundon, lots 8 to 16, block 4;
So
Friendship and Mt. Airy-Wm. E. Paxton
to Anna B. Paxton, lot 6 and part lot 5,
block 5; SO.
Deanewood-Edith L. Roberts to Ira J.
Baker. part; $500.
Sixth street southeast between G and I
streets-Bettie r. Still to Sarah E. and
Walter p. Whitehead, parts original lots
16 and II, square SAT: 1920.
A street between 4th and 9th streets
northeast-Mary v. Wilder ct vir. Geo. H.,
to VIM. +. Walling. half interest in part
original lot 8, square S18;- SO.
No. AT street northeast-Wm. F. Wal
ling ct ux. to Mary w. Wilder, half interest
in part lots ] and T. square S16; $40.
Rosedale and Isherwood-Chas r. Lus-
combe to Thos. G. Luscombe, part lots l6.
II, 1S, all lots 80. 40 and Al. block %: $40.
Evening star., 1901-08-06
Private Kelley Punished.

commissioner Macfarland mas approved
the recommendation of r. w. Dutton, chief
engineer of the fire department, that Pri-
vate 0. B. Kelley of Truck company be
allowed no annual leave and be deprived of
his days off, for period of three months.
Also that he be given notice that repeti-
ton Of the offense of failing to respond to
the house gong during the daytime will re-
suit in his removal. The offenses for which
Private Kelley is to be punished were COM
mitted on August 1. Two strokes of the
gong were sounded about 10 o'clock, calling
the men to attention to have some orders
read. Kelley did not respond, and two
more strokes were sounded. When he did
not respond to these he was searched for
ana found asleep upstairs
Evening star., 1901-08-06
Deatha I'm the District.

The following deaths have been reported
to the health office during the past twenty
four hours: Emeline Armstrong Sharp.
seventy years; Elizabeth Jordon. seventy
three years; Patrick McHugh, sixty-seven
years; George w. Nathan, sixty-five or six
ty-siX years: Jacob Scott, sixty years: Ed
ward X. Young, fifty-nine years: Nicholas
Caffrey, hfty-two years; Catherine Wackar,
forty-sX years; Ida Williams, thirty-six
years; Augustus w. Sewers, thirty-three
years; Frederick w. Mason, thirty-one
years: Esteie Ball, twelve years; Luke
Charles Steley, seven years; Albert Stew
ard, four years; Bessie Agnes Billingsley,
nineteen months; Mildred L. lhOmas elev-
en- months; Grace E. Beason, six months;
infant of Mary Johnson, eighteen days
Evening star., 1901-08-06
Thanks Formally Recorded.

The Commissioners today formally re-
corded their thanks to w. A. Mcfarland.
superintendent of the water department; to
James F. Fink, F. X. Steele, L. ]. Barr. A.
E. Gibbons, J. c. Kraemer, and those who
assisted them, for their untiring efforts,
day and night. in the excessive heat and
under discouraging circumstances, In re-
pairing the break In the machinery at the
u street pumping station which occurred
on July TO- 1901. The Commissioners feel
that the thanks Of the community are due
these men, whose faithfulness and skill
averted a water famine over a large por-
ton of the District Of Columbia
Evening star., 1901-08-06
THE COURTS.
Equity Court No. 2-Justce Clabaugh.

Equity Court No. 2-Justice Clabaugh.
Towney agt. Towney ct al: reference to
auditor to state trustees account. Jones
agt. Jones: proof before Margaret NJ. Muir
ray, examiner, ordered taken. Bell agt.
Lucas: rule against complainant return
able August 8, 1901. Contee agt. Contee;
rule against defendant as to contempt re-
turnable August Il, 1901. Holmes agt.
Holmes; order dismissing suit. Mitchell
agt. Pierce; confirmation of sale nisi OF
terbach agt Cox ct al: sale decreed, with
Philip Walker and John 3. Larner trus-
tees. In re Samuel D. Shappiro decree
changing petitioners name to Samuel d.
Shepard. McCaffrey agt. Manogue: time
to file answer extended to August 20, 1901.
Nauck agt. Walter; trustee authorized to
buy promissory note.
Probate Court-Justice Clabaugh
Estate of Bolden Evans; proof of public
alton filed. Estate of Jacob Loeffler; will
admitted to probate and letters testament
tary granted to Chas. H. Krey; bond, 81 900
In re Edith R. Claxton ct al. statement
for account filed. Estate of Nicholas Re.
lnger: dispositions filed. Estate of EstelIe
H. Riley; affidavit filed. Estate of John G.
Thomas; inventory filed. Estate of Maria
Churchwell; will dated July l. 1901, filed
Estate of Hiram Price; summons returned
not to be found. Estate of Mary T. Nc"
Carthy; summons returned served as tn
two and not to be found to one. Estate
of Jas. T. Latimer; inventory filed. Estate
of Patrick Dillon; do. Estate of Fannie
Gassenheimer; do.
Estate of Jane B. Lewis; decree appoint
ing Henry Lewis administrator; bond, $500.
Estate of Estella Harre Riley; decree ap-
pointing Annie Harris administratix; bond
500. Estate of Aquilla Hall; inventory
filed. In re M. V. Combs ct al; statement
of account filed. Estate of VIM. W. Hall;
statement for account filed. Estate Of Wm
j. Warren; will partly proved. Estate of
Thos. Gaskins; will partly proved. In Re
estate Of Elbert G.. Malsney; order fixing
allowance for maintenance minor child. Es-
tate of Jno. Z. Carpenter; statement fof
account filed. Estate of Mary c. Farrell;
statement for account filed
Evening star., 1901-08-06

Weather conditions and general forecast:
An area of cloud and rain extends from
the upper Ohio valley eastward to southern
New England, and thence southwark east
of the AppaIachians to Georgia. Heavy and
continuous rains have fallen in southern
Virginia, the Carolinas, eastern Tennessee
and Alabama Scattered showers have also
fallen in southeastern Texas, Minnesota
and Nebraska
The temperature changes have been unim-
portant.
Rain will continue in the south Atlantic
states this afternoon and tonight, clearing
by Wednesday. 1t will overspread eastern
New York and the lower lake region this
afternoon. probably continuing tonight and
Wednesday.
The temperature changes will be unim-
portant.
Brisk northeast to east winds are indi-
Gated from the New England coast to the
Virginia capes. and fresh. to brisk east to
southeast winds southwark of the capes to
Georgia. On the lower lakes fresh to brisk
north to northeast winds will prevail.
Storm warnings are displayed on the At
lantic coast from Delaware breakwater to
Sandy Hook.
Steamers which depart today for Euro
pean ports will have fresh and increasing
northeast winds and rain to the Grand
Banks.
The following heavy precipitation Tin
inches) have been reported during the past
twenty-four hours: Raleigh, 325; Macon
Lynchburg, 2-S2; Knoxville. 1.44: Wood
stock, Va, LA: Cheraw, s. c., 2 80; Colds
boro', N. c., 2.42; Greensboro, N. c., 3.9S.
Mercury Takes a Drop.
The temperature recorded today by House
& Herrmanns standard thermometer was
as follows:
Nine am, 6s; IL M, 73; ppm, "A.
Records for Twenty-four Hours.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the twenty-four hours begin
ming at pm. yesterday:
Thermometer.August ;. 4 pm. "A: sp.
M, 6S; II midnight, &C., August 4, 4 am,
63: 8 am, 60; II noon, Il; 2 pm, y.
Maximum, "A at pm, August 5; min
imum, 81 at am, August 6.
M, 30.13; IL midnight, 3O13 August 6, 4
am, 3O.10; am, 3O.O8; noon, 3O.G4; 2
pm, 30.O1.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at s
a. M: Great Falls, temperature, 7S; condi-
tion, 36; receiving reservoir, temperature,
81; condition at north connection, 80; con-
dition at south connection 36: distributing
reservoir, temperature, 81; condition at in
fluent gate house, SO; eff1uent gate house, 5;6.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, GAS am. and TOO p. m. j;
high tide, 12:14 am. and 1882 pm
Tomorrow-Low tide 7:4S aim. and 1853
P'hi' nigh tue, I.oo d.IIl ana ID pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, 500 am. sun sets,
1:O9 pm.
Moon rises, 1910 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 5:O3 am.
The City Lights.
The city lights and naphtha lamps all
lighted by thirty minutes after sunset; eX-
tinguishng begun one hour before sunrise.
All arc and incandescent lamps lighted 1if-
teen minutes after sunset and extinguished
forty-five minutes before sunrise.
Evening star., 1901-08-06
Missing Baltimore Youth.

Capt. Boardman has received a letter
from Mrs. Ruth F. Brockman of 621 West
Lombard street, Baltimore, asking for in
formation concerning the whereabouts of
her brother. Broadus Thackston, eighteen
years old He came here Saturday night
to spend Sunday and was to have returned
nome IN time for work yesterday. He fail
ed to do 50. and his sister thinks he is
either sick or in trouble No trace of him
has been found by the police.
Evening star., 1901-08-06
Charged With Malicious Mischief.

Franz kopp young man who formerly
lived at the house of John Shea, his father
in-law. No. 325 Maryland avenue south
west, was arrested yesterday afternoon by
Detectives Parham and Weldon on a
charge of malicious mischief. The arrest
was made on a warrant sworn out by John
o. Waters, who Is also son-in-law of
Shea.
poison on the premises with the intention
of killing a dog and some chickens, geese
and squads. About the time the poison Is
alleged to have been used a sick child in
the house, 1t is said, was eating the squads
at intervals. The dog was made ILL., but
the fact was discovered in time to save the
animals life. Today the case was called
to the attention of the Police Court, and
the accused man was released on S2J col
lateral for a hearing Thursday next
Evening star., 1901-08-06

Josie Brown, Henry Hughes, Clarence
Payne and Josephine Hughes were today
convicted in the Police Court Of having
been disorderly at the corner OF New York
avenue and 14th street northwest last even
ing. Each was fined $40 by Judge Mills,
and In default Of payment each was sent
to the farm for thirty days.
George White, colored. was arrested last
evening on New Jersey avenue while trying
to sell a coat and hat to a woman, and
having SO far as was known no visible
means Of support He was locked up on a
charge of vagrancy Today, in the Police
Court. Judge Mills filed him So, with fifteen
days on the farm in default Of payment.
Evening star., 1901-08-06
One Fined. the other Released.

Lawrence Ruth and Thomas J. Miles
were today charged in the Police Court
with disorderly conduct on a Pennsylvania
avenue car last evening Judge Mills said
he was not inclined from the evidence to
believe Miles guilty ana dismissed him. but
fined Ruth SIS, Withqthirty days on the
farm In default of payment
Evening star., 1901-08-06
Suit for $5O,OOO.

In a suit at law through which he seeks
to recover damages in the sum of $4,000
from the Washington Electric Vehicle
Transportation Company Richard E.
Thompson explains that the 18th of last
November, while he was engaged in nov
ing battery at the premises of the de-
fendant, an accident occurred, the battery
fell, and as result the plaintiff sustained
a fracture. of one of his legs and other Sc
rlous injury. Attorney Chaplin Brown rep
resents the plaintiff.
Evening star., 1901-08-06
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued as
follows:
White-Charles E. Saul and Annie E.
Milford; VIM. B. Gray Of Richmond, Va,
and Frances E. Van Horn Of Chesterfield
county, Va; Peterfield West and Virginia
r. Elliott. both of Richmond, Va: John
Brady of Stafford county, Va, and Annie
Williams Of Prince William county, va.
Colored-Johnson Bolden and Annie Lee:
Samuel N. Delaney and May L. Chew:
Charles West and Annie Turner.
Evening star., 1901-08-06
walkers Body Not Recovered.

According to information received at the
office of the Chesapeake Beach Railroad
Company today. the body Of Richard p.
Walker, who was drowned at the beach
Sunday while trying to save straw hat,
had not been recovered this morning.
Friends of the deceased have remained at
the bay shore and assisted In the search,
and every effort Is being made by the sup
erintendent of the resort and his assistants
to find the body. Detectives Trumbo and
Browne assisted in the search Sunday at
ternoon.
Evening star., 1901-08-06
Death of Mrs. Bu.kfrk.

Mrs. Josephine Buskirk, the mother OF
Mrs. George e. Gilliland. died Sunday af-
ternoon at Portsmouth. Ohio. Mrs. Bus
kirk had been an invalid for several
months and spent the spring until July
with Mrs. Gilliland in this city, but was
then removed to her home in Ohio. Mrs.
Gillilaud has been with her most OF the
time of her illness.
Evening star., 1901-08-06
Want VIII Construed.

Proceedings in equity have been institut-
ed by Elizabeth A. Gray and George Gray,
her husband, against Charles H. King and
twenty others, Eeirs-at-law Of Charles
James King and Elizabeth Ann King.
The court is asked to construe the wills
of the deceased, to appoint guardians ad
litem for the minor heirs, to direct sale
OF the real estate involved, which includes
Chillum Castle Manor, and to distribute
the proceeds
Evening star., 1901-08-06
Supposed Mad Dog Killed.

A supposed mad dog. owned by Mrs.
Eugene Peters. No. GA East Capitol street,
was shot and killed by Policeman Davis
about o'clock last night. The animal was
killed at the request Of Mrs. Peters and its
body was turned over to the health de-
partment -
Evening star., 1901-08-06
Alleges Ill6delfty.

Proceedings for divorce. alleging intidel-
ity and habituai drunkenness, have been
instituted in the Supreme Court Of the Dis
trict of Columbia by Edith May Barnes
against Wflliamr II. Barnes. The parties
were married in this city in $780,
Evening star., 1901-08-06
Fined Fifty Dollars.

Rufus Banks was today convicted in the
Police Court of carrying pistol concealed
on his person, and Judge O'Donnell fined
him $40, with six months in Jail as the
alternative.
Evening star., 1901-08-06
Runaway Boy Wanted.

The chief of police Of Knoxville, Tenn,
has requested the local police to look out
for Bob Mcmillan, fifteen years old, who
ran away from his home there. He asked
that the freight trains be searched for the
boy.
Evening star., 1901-08-06

The Best Prescription for Malaria
Chills and Fever u q bottle Of GROVES TASTE
LESS CHILL TONIC. It IL simply iron and Qunine
Evening star., 1901-08-06

Goes to Saratoga Springs.
DR.. F. j. Shadd has gone to Saratoga
Springs. to remain couple of weeks.
Evening star., 1901-08-06
RAIN TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY.

Fresh NOrthensterly Winds Indicated
for Twenty-Four Hours.
Forecast till pm. Wednesday: For the
District of Columbia, cloudy, with rain to-
night and Wednesday; fresh northeasterly
winds. For Maryland and Virginia. rain
tonight and Wednesday; brisk to high
northeasterly winds on the coast.