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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23
MRS. MCKINLEY IMPROVING,
AwOke Refreshed This Morning
President Attends Functions.

AwOke Refreshed This Morning.
President Attends Functions.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 23-After a good
nights rest Mrs. Mckinley awoke refreshed
and smilingly told the President that the
program scheduled for today need not be
curtailed her account. Accordingly
President Mckinley went to the home Of
Irving M. Scott, where he had breakfast
Immediately afterward he attended a re-
ception given by the heads Of the general
departments in this city.
He then went to the Preside, where he re-
viewed the troops. including the regiments
which have recently returned from the Phil
ippines. After lunch he met a number OF
newspaper men and heartily thanked them
for the sympathetic manner in which they
had treated the illness Of Mrs. Mckinley
At o clock the President attended a re-
ception by the Union League Club and an
hour later was welcomed by the Ohio So
ciety at the Palace Hotel. He was then
given q reception by the assembled Pioneers
of California. Veterans Of the Mexican War
and Native Sons of the Golden West.
Tonight the President will meet theGrand
Army veterans In Pioneer Hall. In his
honor a new provisional post has been
formed known as Mckinley Post, No 1901
Members of both the Grand Army and the
Loyal Legion will be present. as President
Mckinley belongs to the two orders.
President Mckinley was a guest of the
ION yesterday afternoon. He was met at
the pavilion by a procession of l 400 sir
knights from San Francisco and other
cities Of the state, in full regalia, and es-
corted inside the building where 1000
people had already assembled The ap-
pearance Of the President the platform
caused demonstration that shook the
large building.
Gen. w. H. L. Barnes introduced Presi-
dent Mckinley. Following this introduce
tory address. choir of $50 voices sang the
'Templars' Prayer with the accompani-
ment of band of sixty pieces, and the ef-
feet was most impressive. Then President
Mckinley responded to the address of well
come.
Every knight and Mason was provided
with a small American flag They were
waved necessarily all through the exer-
cises. The feature of the performance
was the presentation Of a beautiful Ameri-
can silk flag to the President, mounted on
a Manzanillo staff. at the head of which
is a spear head of gold. Following the
presentation Of the flag the Star Spaneded
Banner was sung by the audience and
there was a patriotic demonstration which
will be long remembered by all who wit
messed It,
This closed the exercises for the after
noon and the President returned to the
Scott residence.
At night President Mckinley was pres
ent at the Mechanics Pavilion during the
Cross Cadets for a medal awarded by
Archbishop Rfordan to the company max
ing the best showing
During the afternoon there was a recen-
ton by the Century Club to the cabinet
ladies.
Secretary Hay has abandoned the idea
Of returning to Washington Immediately
1t has been definitely decided that all mem
bers Of the cabinet shall remain In San
Francisco until the departure of the Presi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23
Investigating Board Appointed.

Capt. jeremiah 4. Dare of the quarter
masters department and Capt. Michael s.
Murray. subsistence department, have been
appointed a board to investigate and re-
port upon certain auartermaster's property
for which Capt. Moses Walton. jr.. assist
ant quartermaster, United States Volun-
teers, is accountable. turned over by him.
and Tor which he has been unable to obtain
receipts. and also to investigate and report
upon the recommendation of q board of
survey convened at Chicago October s.
100. that Capt. Walton assistant quarter
master, United States Volunte GERS be held
responsible for the value OF certain prop
erty enumerated as missing. the cost there.
OF TO De assessed by the quartermaster
general United States army" The board
will be at the War Department next Sat
urday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23
FUNERAL OF c. A. BOUTELLE.
Thousands Attend Ceremonies at Ban
EOr, Me-, Today.

EOr, Me-, Today.
BANGOR, Me, May 23.-The most nota-
BILE funeral since the burial Of former Vice
President Hannibal Hamlin was that of
former Congressman Charles Addison Bou-
telle here today. All sections of the state
and most Of the towns in the fourth dis
trict were represented, while thousands of
Bangor citizens united I'm the last tribute
All government buildings here and many
business houses were closed during the
hours of the funeral. The services were
held at Central Congregational Church, the
Rev. John s. Penman. the pastor, and
Prof. John s. Sewall Of the Bangor Theo-
logical Seminary officiating. Large delega-
tons from the local Grand Army posts and
the Loyal Legion. the members Of the city
council and other organiza tons were pres
ent. Many persons were unable to gain
admittance.
At the close of services in the church a
line of march was formed to escort the re-
mains to Mount Hope cemetery. where they
were inferred In the Boutele family lot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23
Pays $4,000 for Stable.

Representative Edward Morrell of Phila-
deiphia has purchased, through Z. H.
Ridenour. jr.. of the real estate office of
X. .. Hoffman. the large and handsome
stable building on l. street between 18th
and 18th streets erected some years ago
by the late Senator Stanford of California,
This is the largest private stable in this
city and is very handsome and completely
equipped. 1t is two-story structure on a
lot 80 by 147 feet. the building itself hav-
ing a frontage OF 43 feet
The price paid to the Stanford estate
was $4,000 cash. Mr.. Morrell the new
owner, recently bought the residence at the
northwest corner Of 18th and X streets,
which was the home in this city Of the late
Senator Stanford
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23
Urges Acquisition of Alexander r.
land.

Mr.. A. B. Casselman has written to SEN
ator Mcmillan making a suggestion in re-
gard to the work In carrying out the IN
structions in the Senate resolution direct
ing bis committee to report to the Senate
plans for the development and improve
ment of the entire park system of the Dis
trict of Columbia" He suggests that in
connection with the rebuilding of the Long
bridge across the Potomac. and as q mart
Of any comprehensive plan for improving
and developing the park system, the Unit ed
Island. at the southern terminus of the
bridge. and incorporate it into the park
system OF the capital. This island contains
800 acres, and lies between Arlington and
mooted question whether this island is not
legally part Of the District of Columbia-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23
Vandals Abroad mt Night,
To the Editor Of The Evening Star:

1t might be well through your columns to
warn heusekeepers Of the vandaIs who are
now operating in parks in various portions
OF the city. Residences No. HOS and No.
lilo 18th street northwest and the "Yi"
were among the principal sufferers Wed
nesday night. The urns and boxes filled
with blooming plants were demolished:
plants were taken out by the roots and
streWn along the square at the two num-
bers named. The officer to whom the mat
ter was reported stated that the square be-
tween 18th and 18th on N street had suf-
Tered in similar manner, the rubber
plants having been cut off at the roots. AS
Is frequently the case. the vandal may con-
tlnue his fendish work, and 1t might be
well for householaers to keep on the look
out, as this may be but beginning The
work was done evidently between the hours
OF j and clock am. as the officer passed
this point at B o'clock and saw no signs of
destruction at that hour. Some plants were
stolen, the rascal evidently seeming to
know those of most value
Miss MOLLIE REAGAN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23
WILL OF JOHN w. MARIN.
Large Amount Of Property BeQueath-
ed to Relatives,


The will OF John w. Marin, dated July
20. 1900, and naming The National Safe De-
post. Savings and Trust Company execu-
tor, has been filed for probate. After be-
quests Of furniture. household effects and
jewelry to his wife, Genevera E. Marin.
and his daughter Addie Z. Marin. the tes-
tator provides for the following disposition
OF his property:
All money on hand and certain promsso-
~ notes, in equal shares to his wife and
daughter named: to each of his sons. John
]. and Thomas S. Marin. 81 600 a year dur
ing life; to each of his two grandchildren.
Thomas G. and Hattie L. Marin. $500
year until they reach the age Of
tWenty-one years. when each Of them is to
be paid $500 in cash: to his daughter. Mrs.
r. ]. Heiherger. 81 600 year for life. with
$500 additional for life after the death OF
her husband should she survive him. and
also the right to occupy house 913 II street
for life; to his wife and daughter Addie,
in equal shares. the income of the re-
mainder of the estate with a provision for
a home for them.
In the event of the death of Adde Marin
and Wilson B. Marin and the death or re-
marriage Of Genevra E. Marin and after
satisfying all the legacies. it is directed
that the estate be conveyed to the Chill
dren's Hospital for the erection and MAIN
tenance of a building or buildings for the
treatment OF white children the building or
buildings to bear the name of the teStator.
By the terms of the will of John B.
Weisenborn. dated March l. 1880 and filed
this afternoon for probate. his estate is left
to his son. John w. Weisenborn, who is
named executor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23
GILMAN HEIRS COMPROMISE.
Mrs. Helen Hall VIII Probably Get
$.50,VB0.

ATLANTA. Ga. May 23,-Fraser J. Gil
man of this city, one Of the claimants of
the estate Of George Gilman, the million
aire who died in March last at Bridgeport,
Conn, has returned home.
Mr.. Gilman announces that the contes.
over his half-brother's millions mas about
reached settlement and expects that an
adjustment and partition of the estate will
be made in the next few weeks.
The heirs, 1t seems, have about concluded
not to make fight but are willing to have
the estate divided into shares
Mr.. Gilman stated that he was perfectly
willing that Mrs. Helen Hall should have
something from the estate. She VIII prob
ably get $50, 900 he says.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23
Cannot Lay the Water Main.

Engineer Commissioner Beach has recon-
mended that Mr.. I. J. Putnam and others
who recently requested that water main
be laid in Franklin street, Anacostia, be
informed that it is contrary to the policy
of the Office to lay water mains where
sewer facilities are not available, and I'M
der the circumstances their request cannot
be complied with at the present time. Cap
tain Beach states further that the sewer
cannot be laid for some time TO come The
sewer now being constructed in Howard
avenue will furnish an outlet for the
FRANKLIN street sewer, which will cost some
A.7o0 after the Howard avenue sewer ia
finished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23
Dpinions by Court of Appeals,

The Court OF Appeals has handed down
opinions as follows:
Jesse c. and William T. Love agt. Sam
ud H. Stidham; judgment reversed, with
costs. and cause remanded for a new trial
Opinion by Mr.. Chief Justice Alvey.
William F. Woolard. appellant. agt
Clara c. Woodland; decree modified SO as to
show dismissal of bill without prejudice
and as SO modified affirmed with costs
Opinion by Mr.. Justice Shepard
Charles s. Richards. appellant, agt Eu-
nice G. Bippers; Judgment affirmed. with
costs. provided the appellee shall within ten
days file q remfttttur of part of interest;
opinion by Mr.. Justice Shepard.
Joseph B. Chamberlain agt. Frank H. Ed
mends: order affirmed. with cause re-
manded; opinion by Mr.. Justice Morris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23
The FortdMonroe Arsenal.

Pursuant to instructions Of the Secretary
Of War, Col. +. L. Guenther ARTILLERY
Corps. win proceed to the Fort Monroe
arsenal, Va. to examine and report upon
Its adaptability and It's buildings, officers
quarters. barracks and grounds, for use as
a garrisoned post. also as to the number OF
troops that can be accommodated under
existing conditions and submit an estimate
OF cost Of the alterations necessary to place
dition for the occupation Of suitable gar
riSon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23

Building permits were issued today as
follows:
Charles v. Mallet. five two-story brick
flats. 1919 and 1921 I street and SlS to 500
nth street northeast. Cost, $4,000.
George F. Rider. one-story brick ware
house in rear of 421 and 423 New Jersey
avenue northwest. Cost, 81, 200
Marie Heine, brick addition to 1881 18th
street northwest. Cost, $500.
A. J. Hobson, repairs to 513 9th street
northeast. Cost, $500.
Nicholas Acker estate. repairs to 81 E
street northwest. Cost, $500
V. A. Grafton. repairs to ZIG 18th street
northwest. Cost, $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23
CUT HIS RELATIONS OFF.
Mr.. billiard of LynchburS Leave
Estate to His Cashier.

Estate to His Cashier.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
RICHMOND, Va, May 23.-Thomas N
billiard, prominent dry goods merchant of
Lynchburg, who died a few days ago, left
his entire estate to Miss Lena Roberts, a
handsome young lady who was his cashier
for years. Mr.. billiard was bachelor. and
the will directs that his relatives shall not
participate in the proceeds of his estate.
The will was probated today. and created a
sensation.
His two sisters. who are socially promt-
nent. will contest. It is said he wrote the
will at a time of disagreement with his
relatives. but their differ ences had been
made up entirely since the will was writ
ten.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23

BALTIMORE. May 23.-Flour quiet. unchanged;
receipts AIS barrels: exports. 3y7 barrels Wheat
very dull; spot and the month, 7g3saT9ls; June
7sta asked; July. 75l.a75h; August, 74ls asked
steamer No. red, 757sa78: receipts IS $50 bush.
as0h. Corn weak; mixed. spot, 471sa47M; the
month, 47Aa47ss; June and Jnly. 47a47A; steamer
mixed, 46aa46M; receipts 146, 255 bushels: ex-
ports, 172.2 go bushels; southern white corn, s0a
BOY; do. yellow, 49aa0. Oats firm: No. 2 white
busheis exports, 10000 bushels. Rye quiet; No.
nearby. 5sa58; No. western, 50ae0; receipts SOS
bushels. Hay easier: No. 1 Timothy, SIT. Grain
freishts quiet and easy; steam to liverpool. per
busheL 1Ad: May; Cork for orders. per quarter. Is
6d.a2s It'd. June. Butter firm and unchanged;
iadie 1bele; store packed, i1aI2. Eggs arm and
unchanged: FRESH 1S Ohsese I'm. unchanged;
large, Q; medium. 0M; small. On Sugar firm, un-
changed; hne and coarse graduated. 665.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23
Bicycle Collision.

Miss NJ. J. Warren, living at No. Is Q
street northwest. and H. r. Horner of ga
Massachusetts avenue northwest, were
participants in bicycle collision near the
corner of 9th and G streets northwest this
morning. Miss Warren landed on the
fender Of a Metropolitan car and was
saved from serious injury. The conductor
had his car under control and the young
lady was rescued before she was much
hurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23
NOT THE BODY OF HIS SON.

Identity of Names Causes Father to
Think Him Dead.
WATERFOWL, Mass, May 23-James
P. Sheridan OF this place expected to bury
his son today upon the arrival Of the body
from Philadelphia. but when the express
box reached here the undertaken found
that the body was not that Of Mr. Sheri-
dams son. Investigation showed that the
dead man had the same name as the mem
ber of Mr.. Sheridan's family, and that he
formerly lived here. All funeral arrange
ments made by the Sheridan family were
accordingly Cancelled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23

Announced to Local Csmmauderx.
The death Of ex-Represent alive Charles
A. Boutells at Waverfy. Mass, has been
officially announced to the members of the
District OF Columbia Commandery Of the
Loyal Legion by Breyet Brig Gen Ellis
Spear, u. 8. ", commander The funeral
services and interment viii take place at
Bangor, Maine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23
On Ground of Desertioa,

Justice Bradley. in Equity Court No. 2,
today signed a decree granting Esther E.
Harper divorce from John T. Harper on
the ground OF desertion. Mrs. Harper is
allowed the custody of the child Of the
couple.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23
MESSAGE FROM SINKING SHIP.
Steamer Croft Went Down In Atlautie
With All Hands.

LONDON. May pa bottle which was
picked up at Granton today contained a
message saying that the steamer Croft,
with all hands, was sinking in mid-Atlantic.
The British steamer Croft Of the Arrow
line, laden with grain and general mer-
cha ndise sailed from New York January
Is, 1899. for Leith and Dundee. with
crew of twenty-five men. and was never
again heard of. She has long since been
posted as missing at Loyd's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23

The grand jury this afternoon reported
indictments as follows: Henry E. Arnold
for forgery: George Jackson. for mayhem:
Harry Henry and Frederick Henry far
housebreaking; George Lyles, for rape.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23

In connection with the proceedings for
divorce instituted by Sallie v. Griesbock
against George B. Griesbock, Justice Brad
ley, in Equity Court No. 2, this afternoon
dismissed both the original and cross bills
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23

CARACAS. Venezuela. Wednesday. May
% (via Haitian Cabie)-Celestino Perexa
and his followers have been taken prison-
ers near Ciudad Bolivar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23
Bonds Bought by the Treasury.

The Secretary Of the Treasury today
bought several small lots Of and per
cent short-term bonds. aggregating S36 600
The price paid for the tours was SI13 1853,
and for the fives Sos ,SS72.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL,

New York Stock Market.
Furnished by w. B. Hibbs 4 Co.. bankers
and brokers' 1419 F ST. members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs. La
llIlrcx flalx q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23
Aid for JacksonyilIe.

The following additional subscriptions for
the benefit of the Jacksonville sufferers
have been received at The Star office:
Heretofore Acknowledged. Ri "a
C. F. R...............-... Ron
"A lazy. Observation-Disclosures. LOO
Total. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 7 SO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23
Action of London Exchange,

LONDON, May Z5-The stock exchange
committee for general purposes decided TO-
day to suspend the buying in Of Northern
Pacific shares until June 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-23
Declines to Talk,

Capt Boardman, speaking to a Star re-
porter this afternoon. declined to give an
opinion about the circumstances of the
tragedy. and would not express his views
concerning Mrs. BOnine's statement lie
Old say he believed if there was another
woman connected with the tragedy that il
would soon become known. Detective
Horne is sill hard at work on the case
Not satisfied with causing the arrest of
Mrs Bonine after obtaining her statement
OF the AFFAIR. and then recovering the
weapon. the detective Is following I'D the
case, hoping he will be able TO obtain some
testimony OF Importance which will throw
additional light on the mystery.
1t was stated at the Jail today that Mrs
Bonlne Will receive treatment similar to
that given other prisoners Because of the
Importance of the case she will naturally
be called upon frequently. and as int er-
views may be always held with the pris-
oner outside the cell, much OF her time
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1901-08-08
INEFFECTIVE SEARCH
Train Robbers Seem to Have Made ;
Clean Escape From Pursuers.

CHICAGO, Aug 2.-Detectives
engaged in hunting for the men
who held up the B. & o.. limited
thirty one miles from Chicago,
but secured nothing but the en-
gineer's watch. at an early hour
yesterday arrested three men in
the woods east of Miller's sta
ton, Ind They were lowering
around a bonfire when seen, and
all declared that they were sail
ors. At Albion, Ind, four other
men were taken in charge by
officers as suspects.
The hold-up occurred between
Miller's station and Edgemoor,
Ind, and the country for miles
around was secured by squads of
officers.
A launch was put on Lake
Michigan in the hope that the
robbers might have attempted to
escape by water. Half a dozen
bloodhounds, secured from a
pool-room, we're led to the place
of the wrecking of the mail car
and put on the scent.
A reward of $500 has been
offered by the superintendent of
the road for any information
that will lead to the arrest of the
bandits and it is thought that a
greater amount will be offered
for their capture.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1901-08-08
vandalia Line Excursions.

Sells Bros & Forepaugh's Circus at
South Bend August oath. For the
above. occasion the Vandalia Line will
sell excursion to South Bend and return
for one and one-third fare tickets good
going on all trains August oath and
good returning to and including Aug.
Goth.
Mishawaka Street Carnival and Jub-
lice. at Mishawaka, Ind, 18th to 18th.
The Vandalia Line will sell excursion
tickets to South Bend and return for
the above occasion at one fare for the
round-trip. Tickets good going Aug.
ust II, IA and 10th and good returning
August 18th,
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1901-08-08
BLACKMAILERS BURN MILL.
Finding Buggy Washers Instead o.
Money They Apply Match.

ORLEANS, Ind, Aug, 2.-E.
Heise & Sons big Touring mill
at Saltillo. about nine miles east
of here. was destroyed by fire
last night. Several days ago the
proprietors of the mill found a
note in the keyhole, informing
them that unless they put a GER
tain amount of money in a sack
and left it at a certain cross
roads their mill would be burned.
One of the firm filled sack with
buggy washers and drove out to
the appointed place. The other
members of the firm were near
armed with shotguns, and guard
ed the place nearly all night,
and no one bothered the sack,
but a few minutes after they left
the sack disappeared. Last
night the mill was burned to the
ground.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1901-08-08
REDUCED RATES.

The sale Of special fare colonists tick
ets to California, and settlers tickets to
the Northwest, West. South and South
east has been resumed via Pennsylvania
lines. Particular information about
fares. through time and other details
will be furnished upon application to
passenger and ticket agents of the
Pennsylvania lines.