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The Washington times., 1901-07-14
PROPERTY TITLE IN DISPUTE.
Proceedings in Equity to Settle IA
Contention Over Real Estate.

Proceedings in equity were instituted
yesterday in the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia by William II. He
ron. of this city, against Harriet Hoover
Birklin, Arthur a. Birney, and Augustus
S. Worthington. The bin recites that
Harriet H. Birklin executed a deed Of
her interest in the estate of her uncle,
the late John Hoover, TO Dr. Heron, rep
resenting to him that she owned certain
interest in the real estate of which the
late John Hoover died seized.
The bill further recites that certain
paper had been filed in the office of the
Register of Wills shortly after the death
of the late John Hoover purportinS to be
the will of the deceased; that within five
days after the fling of said paper a caveat
was filed by the heirs at law protesting
against the probate or said VIII; that the
will was declared by a jury to be invalid,
and that the said Hoover died tntestate-
DR. Heron further says that the real
estate of the said deceased STANDS IN the
name of MessrS. Birney and WorthlllS ton
and was conveyed TO them absolutely Dy
one Rudolph EichhOrn, who had been
named as the executor OF the pretended
will; that he has become purchaser Tor
value of an interest in said estate, Dnt
that his deed gives him no valid title
unless the said Birney and Worthlngton
be declared to hold said property IN trust
for the said Birklin and himself: clayton
E. Emig is named as counsel Tor the
oorppl8iulut
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
SECRETARY ROOTS TRIP.
The Itinerary of His Western Tour
of IuSpectiou.

Secretary Root left Washington last
night in a private car over the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad FOR St Louis, where he
VIII make the first stop tonight on his
way to Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth,
Kan lie viii leave st. Louis tomorrow
morning and go to Fort Riley 10y way of
Kansas City. Tuesday will be spent at
Fort Riley and Wednesday and Thursday
at Fort Leavenworth. a which places the
Secretary viii inspect the military
schools.
At Fort Riley he will inspect the
grounds for the purpose Of determining
what changes are necessary to make it
suitable for a great national camping
ground for regular troops and the militia
of the States. He viii leave Fort Leay-
euworth Thursday night for Fort Crook
and Omaha Neh. Leaving Omaha Friday
morning. h, expects to reach Des Moines
the same afternoon. His plan contem-
plates arriving at Chicago from Des
Moiucs Saturday morning. The greater
part of the Gay at Chicago Will be spent
inspecting Fort Sheridan and leaViug
there at - m.
Secretary Root expects to reach Wash
ington Sunday night. He Will be accom-
panied on the irip 10y General Randolph,
Chief OF the Artillery Corps.
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
IN MEMORY OF W. j. WARREN.
Former Department Associates Pass
Resolutions of Regret.

At a meeting of the clerks and others
of the Office Of the Chief of Engineers,
War Department, held yesterday after
noon, TO take action upon the death of
their late chief clerk, William ]. War
ren. the following resolution was passed
as expressing the sense of the meeting:
THE great change from the life that
now is to the life which is eternal having
come to our late associate and chief
clerk, it seems fitting that We should de-
clare:
THAT in laying down life's burden he
has left behind him the record O. a life
well spent in painstaking devotion TO the
various duties that deVolved upon him,
never sparing himself in his attention to
those affairs which he has had TO manage
For period of more than thirty years
he administered the affairs of his office
with unusual ability, fidelity, and in al
manner that admirably quanned him Tor
the position he occupied;
THAT his Intercourse with his Fellow
clerks was characteristic TO such mark
ed degree that they individually mourn
his sad taking off, and pay this tribute to
his memory;
THAT his presence will be missed and
bis noble and kindly qualities shall ever
be remembered with an undminishing
regard.
George W. koouce presided at the meet
ing Sackett Duryee acting as secretary.
Appropriate remarks We're made by +. j.
Dempsey. John T. Eiker. Gustav Bender,
J. b. Mccarthy and others.
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
FUNERAL OF j. W. THOMPSON.
The Late Well known Banker
Buried at Rock Creek Cemetery.

Funeral services were conducted at 4
o'clock yesterday afternoon over the re-
mains Of John W Thompson at his late
residence, 1419 / Street northwest, by the
Rev. Dir. Wallace Radcliffe, pastor Of the
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church,
which Eir. Thompson attended for many
years. The services. which were short but
impressive included brief address and
a prayer by DR.. Radcliffe. The New York
Avenue Church choir, composed Of Mrs
y. w. Shir-Clin, soprano; Miss Whitta-
ker, contralto; Mr.. Pierce. tenor. and Mr.
Nolan, bass and led by J. Porter Law
renee. rendered Lead Kindly Light. %
and Rock of Ages"
Numerous foral offerings from MT
ThOmps0n's many friends, both in this
city and many other places where he was
well known, adorned the casket and were
banked in masses OF blossoms about the
mantel. Many friends were present TO
pay their last testimonial Of esteem and
love.
The iutevment was AT Rock Creek Gene
terry, where the brief burial service of the
Presbyterian Church was read by Dr
kadcliIc The honorary pallbearers were
Nathaniel Wilson Charles J. Bell, Mat
thew O.. Emery, John Cassels AIyron NJ
Parker, Or. Daniel Macfarlan. John r.
Wight, Robert ]. Fleming. ana Thomas l.
Jones. The active pallbearers were T. l..
White George W. White, J. Gales Moore
A. T. Briggs. Alfred Wood Harry *. VII
lard Carter Ballantyne. W. c. Cunning
ham, Charles n. Staiey, and w Bucking-
ham.
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
a SCARCITY OF CORN.
In Mexico the Price Has Increased
Considerably.

CITY OF MEXICO, July I3.-The scare
fly Of corn is likely TO become general
throughout the Republic While corn
crops in States adjacent TO Mexico were
abundant last yea there is little grain
in the markets, a he price has gone
up from ~ cents Il cents per litre.
Merchants are timid about investing in
corn from the United States. as many
Of them have lost heavily in the
past, owing TO the corn spelling during
shipment. Through inability TO hold the
railroads responsible. many Of them are
kept from importing any more corn. and
the price Is consequently higher than il
would be ii supplies could be easily OBJ
fained from the United States.
The corn crop. which it was feared
would be an almost total loss this year
owing TO the drought. viii be better than
was expected. Rain has begun to fall in
many Of the chief corn districts. and the
farmers report that there is q chance Of
securing an average crop. if no other OBJ
stacles appear. In the State OF Jalisco
pne OF the principal producing ones
in the Republic, the rains have been
lighter than usual. but are still heavy
enough. it Is thought. TO make the ground
suitable for fall planting.
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
A rANGLE ABOUT SALARIES.
MIR. RodricI< to Get Two Months Pay
and Mnjor TwombIy None.

There has arisen a complication IN con-
Rection with the retirement of Major H.
Fl. Twombly as Secretary of the Board OF
Education. which involves a months sal
airy of that position. When W. f. Rod
rick, the present Secretary. was elected
to the position on June % the board ex-
tended its heartiest thanks to Major
Twombly for his services, and voted MIN
a months leave of absence with full pay.
In that case he was to retire from the po-
sition on August /. The months salary
amounts to about SlCS.
Later a petition was circulated among
the members of the Board of Education
resembling the action extending Major
Twombly leave with full pay, and it was
determined that Mr.. Rodrick should enter
at once upon the duties of the office and
should draw pay from the time he stepped
into the position.
Friends of Major Twombly are much
surprised at the action OF the board in re-
scinding their FIRST action. 1t appears that
when Mr.. RodricK resigned his position in
the Government Printing Office matters
were so arranged that he would receive
months leave of absence and his resigna-
ton would so into effect on July l. Under
this ARRANGEMENT Mr.. ROdrtck VIII receive
two salaries from the Government in the
same month. the total amount he VIII re-
ceive aggregatinG S2a3. OF this sum Sl6S
comes from the Government through the
school funds of the District, and the re-
mainGer as a salary in the Government
Printing Office.
Naior TwombIy declined to say any
thing yesterday on the ground that he had
taken no action in the matter.
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
coLoRED MEN IN A FIGHT.
A Delay in InstalIment Payments
Leads to Fisticuffs.

About 10 o'clock yesterday morning VIII
liam E. Brooks, colored, a collector for
r. H. Stoltz & Co., 1898 Seventh Street
northwest, was set upon by several col
ored men near the corner of Fifteenth
and East Capitol Streets. He was struck
in the mouth, received a number Of
bruises on the head, and his clothes were
badly torn and covered with mud.
1t appears that some time ago Brooks
sold several pieces of furniture on the
installment plan to an old woman living
near Fifteenth and East Capitol Streets
OF late, it is alleged she has fallen be-
hind in her payments and Friday
Brooks went to the house with a wagon
driven by Walter Leftwich, also cOiOred.
While they were taking possession of the
furniture the old woman is said TO have
been roughly handled and when Brooks put
lin an appearance yesterday morning her
neighbOrs took the matter up and endeaV-
Ored to settle accounts with him. Sew
eral warrants will probably be issued as
a result of the trouble.
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
BUBoNIC PLAGUE REPORTS.
The state Department Hears of Its
IiruIcnt Form in Egypt.

The Department of State has been in
formed through its consular representa-
tive IN Egypt that the bubonic plague,
which prevails in many of the towns
there. is of a viruleut and destructive
type. and on account Of its rapid deVel-
opment and the exceptionally high rate
Of mortality, general apprehension and
alarm prevail throughout the country.
During the week preceding June 80 there
were y cases reported. p of which were
at Zasazig. and two at Minieh. Sixteen
cases were admitted into the hospital. and
were found dead outside of the hospi-
tai at the former place. OF those admit
ted TO the hospital died.
The sanitary department applied for
slOO.n0o to meet eNigenCies. which was
granted from the reserve fund \ very
il,gular circumstance occurred just be
fore the breaking out Of the plague, which
was made note Of by the sanitary depart
ment. Ii was noticed that the rats in
different parts of the town appeared to be
in dazed and dying condition. The con-
nection between the breaking out Of the
plague and the condition OF the rats is
not explained.
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
ELUDED AN IRATE FATHER.
/ Young Charlottesville Couple
Come Here to BE Married.

An Intellectual attempt was made yes
terday morning by b. NJ. Gardner, of
Charlottesville, Va, to frustrate a run
away marriage between his daughter and
a man who had been employed on his
farm for years. The parties involved were
Price Blackwell twenty-one years old,
and Mary Gardner, eighteen years. They
left Charlottesville on an early morning
tfain and it was some time before their
absence was discovered and still later
before their destination was ascertained.
Consequently the couple had already ar
rived in this city when the following tele-
gram was received at Police Headquar-
Jers from the irate Mr. Gardner:
stop my daughter from marrying. Left
here on train No. 16. Detain her and wire
me-"
Acting upon this information, Captain
Boardman sent Detective Watson to the
office of the license clerk. who informed
him that a license had already been is
sued to the couple. AS the clerk was
speaking he pointed out the runaways
walking down the corridor.
The detective approached the strangers
and requested them to accompany him to
Police Headquarters. which they did. The
man seemed very much worried for fear
ne would be locked up without his break
fast but he was soon reassured by his
prospective bride and talked freely.
From the statements made by the cou-
pie. it appears that the Gardner farm is
near Charlottesville, while blackwell
people live about twenty-five miles from
that place. For some years Blackwell
has been employed on the Gardner farm
and he and the girl had practically grown
up together Their infatuatiou for each
other did not meet with the approval Of
Mr.. Gardner and the young people deter
mined to elope. They satisfied the detec-
tives that they We're of legal age to wed
and Captain Boardman decided that ne
could not interfere in the matter and
wired Mr.. Gardner accordingly.
When the couple We're permitted to de-
part Blackwell wanted to go to the near
est Justice of the Peace, but the young
woman insisted on being married by
Baptist preacher and they left Head
quarters in search OF one.
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
PLANS FOR A POULTRY SHOW.
4 Local Association Preparing for
an Autumn Exhibit.

4 meeting Of the Washington Poultry
Pigeon and Belgian Hare Association was
held last night at 1861 Thirty-second
Street Georgetown, TO perfect arrange
ments for the annual poultry show which
will take place at Masonic Temple during
the week OF November 19. a general out
line of plans was formulated and judges
selected. The affair promises to be one
Of the most elaborate OF the nature ever
held in the District of Columbia. 1t Will be
extensively advertised and it is expected
that fancy poultry raisers from all parts
Of the country will enter their finest speci-
mems.
II will be the first show in the Capital
in which the popular Belgian hares will
be shown. a number Of innovations will
be introduced, among which will be the
free serving OF Belgian hare meat, which
is reputed to be quite a delicacy. Another
feature viii be an auction OF poultry,
pigeons and hares. a class termed the
auction class" will be open to all who may
desire to dispose Of their entries in this
manner.
A long premium list will be issued in
short time, and sent 10 poultry raisers
throughout the country. An the prizes
will be cash. In the poultry and pigeon
classes the first prizes Will be 50 and the
second prizes 81. In addition to these
there will be a list Of nearly a hundred
special prizes The Belgian hare class
prizes have not been determined upon yet.
The second floor Of Masonic Temple viii
be utilized for the show, which will be
managed by A L. Gardner, who has had
considerable experience in directing some
of the largest poultry shows in the United
States The officers Of this organization,
whica is the successor Of the National
Poultry and Pigeon Association. are:
President, James s. Raeburn; Secretary
and Treasurer. Frank J. Wissner; Finan-
cial and Recording Secretary, l.. y. Du
Fief; Corresponding Secretary, John NJ.
Allen; Superintendent A /. Gardner.
These, together with +. c. Duffy and Cor
nelius Eckhart, form the board of di-
rectors.
As judges Of the poultry classes have
been selected Thomas r. AcCirew, Of New
York City, and George o. Brown, Of Bal
timoIe; in the pigeon classes, Joseph F.
Rurd of. OF Washington; 5. E. Rabbit
and c. Z. Twombly, OF Boston, Mass.
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
A REVIEW OF THE MACCABEEs.
Presentation of EmbIems to Officers
of the order.

At the hall of Mount Vernon Tent No.
4. of the order of Maccabees. an interest
ing review was held Thursday evening,
when two of the officers were made the
recipients of handsome jewels. Sir Knight
q. f. Cannif, in fine speech, presented
on behalf Of the members, a handsome
emblem watch charm, set in diamonds, to
Commander w G, Worrc!l as token Of
their appreciation of his services Sir
Knight Paul F. Rickenbacher was also
presented with a beautiful emblem PIN
given by Commander WorreN for his ser
vices in selling the Grg,st number OF
MaccabcC excursion tickets
Deputy -. W. Gan. Commanders smith
and Clcvan, of Nationil and AnacosIia
tents made interesting addresses. The
hall was filled with members ana visitors.
Six candidates wefe adnitted TO the ranks
of the NacCaboes.- The tent mas initiated
since the LIST Of January from Two TO
eighteen candidates at every review, raiS-
ing its membership TO over four hHhdlyd.
Preparations have bgrn made FOR the
installation Of the officers elect. but as
the necessary certificates OF GOOD stand
ing had not been received from the head-
quarters of the order. this was postponed
until July IS Music was rendered ana re
frcshmeuts were served.
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
OUR FOREIGN COMMERCE.
Balance of Trade One Hundred 4IiI-
lions Greater Than in 1900.

The foreign trade Of the United States
during the fiscal year ended June 80 ag
gregated in value 81 80 O43,077, being an
increase of S65. .qSS, 81, compared with that
Of the previous year Of this the exports
amounted to Sl.4S7. go ,54i, which exceeded
those Of the previous year by s93,l7 49,.
and the imports aggregated $50. 156. $50, be-
ing Z7,1Si, ,65l less than those for the fis-
cal year 1890. The balance Of trade in
favor Of the United States for that period
reached q total Of S564 ,9g00l1 being an in
crease OF Sl3g. .S59, ,1l3 over the balance for
the previous year. OF the principal arti-
cles Of domestic export. breadstuffs show
ed an increase Of $14032, SO; provisions an
increase of SIS. Isl. .45S, and cotton. 81 Gl7,-
4I3. while mineral oils fell of $i,44S,y ,y7i.
The imports Of gold during the year ag-
gregated S54,51I,s53. an increase Of Sl9,-
g9s .6Gs. and the exports S53.2-9, go, an in
crease Of 81 SCI. .761, leaving a bal
auce IN favor Of the United States Of
81 1.3i2.3S2
Under the new relations with Hawaii
the commerce with those islands is no
longer included IN the regular statement
Of foreign commerce ofthe United States.
Had they been so included as has been
the case ia former years. the total ex-
ports would have exceeded 81. 500 10, 90.
as the exports to those islands during the
year have aggregated about $25 20. go
The exports uf domestic mercha ndise
alone amount to 81 eJ552 2G6 which is
about So. $4,000 greater than the domestic
exports ot any other nation Of the world
curing Inc period under consideration.
For the month Of june the imports
with total of SCI gS1, N95. showed an in
crease Of S5@se.5S. compared with the
same month last year and the exports,
which aggregated $i12. .G64, ,5J7. showed a
falling CE Of S5,5S 500
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
BLAMEs HIS MoTHER-IN-LAw.
Nelson Says Her Interference Caused
His Wife to Leave Him.

\ petition was filed yesterday by Ran
dolph a Nelson. who asks for divorce
from his wife. Alice ]. Nelson, on the
ground of desertion. 1t is stated that
the parties were married in this city in
lay. 1894.
Soon after his marriage, Nelson states.
his mother-in-law came to live at his
house and EiST persistent Interference
with his family affairs caused much trou-
Bile He moved, he says, but his mother
iu-Iaw again came to reside with him,
and under her influence, he states. his
wife became very neglectful of her house
hold duties.
In 1897. Nelson states, his wife refused
TO live with him and has since remained
away from his home. James F. Bundy
is named as counsel for The peuLloler.
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
sNoWDEN SENT TO JAIL.
Indictment Found on the District
Attorneys Prescntmcnt.

William Snowden. cOlorCd. who Is under
Indictment for the murder of Florence
Marshall. colored, ON June 30 last. was
yesterday committed TO jail to await
tiiaI.
The coroner's jury which investigated
the circumstances attending the killing
of the Marshall girl, after hearing the
testimony Of several witnesses did not
hold Snowden for the action of the grand
jury The matter was then taken up by
District Attorney Gould and presented by
him to the grand Jury. which returned
au indictment against him on Friday att
sruuuU.
Tho Marshall girl was killed in Union
Alley about two weeks ago during quar-
rel between Suowden ana cOlored woman
named Mamie Davis. Ii is stated by
Sn1wd.n that he drew his pistol from his
pocket 10 triEhten ALtuiT Davis and that
II WAS accidentally discharged Florence
Marshall who was Standing immediately
behind him htiQ- ki.i,d.
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
BURIAL OF JAMES S. EDWARDS
Services at the Residence and Inter
ment at Rock Creek

Funeral services over the remains of
James s. Edwards, who died at Atlantic
City last Week, were held yesterday morn
ing at II o'clock at the family residence.
2l9 I Street northwest. The Rev. Wal
lace Radcliffe, pastor Of the New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church, oniciated
The services were brief.
Mrs. y. w. Shir-Clin sang Lead Kind
Iy Light" and Nearer, Ny God, to
Thee" The casket was covered with
flowers. the tributes OF many old friends
of whom q large number were present
Interment was at Rock Creek Cemetery
The pallbearers were Nathaniel Wilson
+. McC. Jones. Ross Perry. Michael l.
Weller w. +. Edmonston. j. a. Swope
Judge Job Barnard, and L. ID. Wine.
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
Funeral of Mrs. Buckingham.

The funeral Of Mrs. John f. Bucking-
ham, who died Friday. Will take place
from her late residence, I13 Third Street
northwest, tomorrow forenoon at II
o'clock. Mrs. Buckingham was the wife
OF John +. Buckingham, who for many
years was CONNECTED with local theatres.
They had been married fifty years and
would have celebrated their golden we'd
ding had not Mrs. Buckinsham's Illness
lnterfered. Mr.. Buckingham was the
dOorkeeper at the National Theatre and
AlbauEh s Grand opera House for q mum
Der Of years on the night when John
Wilkes Booth assassiuated President Lin
coin he was at the door Of Ford The
afTg
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
4 MILITARY Lnun rnrtr.

The Ladies Auxiliary Of the Spanish
War Guard will hold a military lawn
party on the spacious grounds Of Briggs
Manor, corner of South Carolina Avenue
and Sixth Street southeast, tomorrow
from 10 II o'clock .. m. Vocal and in
strumental music will be features OF the
occasion and the OTdway Rifles viii give
an exhibition drill Members of the Span
ish War Veterans and National Guard
attending in uniform viii be admitted
free. The ladies in charge are Mrs.
Meyers Mrs Hodgson, Miss Barrett, Miss
Clara Talmer. Miss Nina Palmer. Miss
Sumau. is-.t-j 49, 81 .sl.s.
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
INsIsTENr IN HIS REQUEST.
A Husband Files His Third Appiiea-
tion for Divorce.

For the third time within twenty
months, Arthur Stahl has tiled proceed
ines for. divorce against his wife,He.en NJ.
stahL The first suit was filed ON June
IS. lsg9 and after q litigation extending
over five months, was dismissed. Again
on May 8, 1909. ne filed proceedings, and
these. too, were dismissed for lack Of
evidence to sustain the charges made in
the complaint.
Yesterday the third petition asking for
divorce was filed by Stahl in which he
pskS the court to grant him legal sep
aration from his wife on statutory
grounds The parties were married in
this city in April. 1893 and, in June fol-
lowing, StahI declares that his wife de-
serted him. James l.. fugh Is named
as counsel for the complainant
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
Mest Cnse nefore the TriaI Roard.

Policeman William II. West. co!ored.
was given a hearing before the Police
Trial Board yesterday on charge OF
conduct UnbecomIng an officer. 1t is
understood that the offence was the one
for which he was recently fined 80 in the
Police Court. For the first time in the
history OF the department three captains
constituted the board, Captains Heffner.
Cross, and Gessford, end the trial was
held in the new trial room on the second
1oor Of the building. Thomas NJ. Kicks
appeared as counsel for the defendant,
who entered a plea of not guilty. The
board will report their findings to MajoZ
Sylvester within a few days.