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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-29
A. M. RoTHscHILD A SUICIDE.
Prominent Chicago Merchant Kills
Himself With a Revolver.

A dispatch from Chicago yesterday says:
A. M. Rothschild, until two months ago the
head of the State street department store
firm of A. NJ. Rothschild & Co., committed
suicide today at his home here by shooting
himself in the head, the wound causing al
most instant death. Acute insomnia, which
probably caused temporary insanity, is said
to be responsible for the deed. Mr.. Roths-
child returned from a six weeks outing in
Minnesota last week and seemed improved
physically. At no time, 1t is said, was his
mental condition such as to cause any ap-
prehension that he contemplated self-de-
struction.
Shortly after luncheon this afternoon Mr..
Rothschild entered the bath room of one of
the upper floors of his home, and almost i'm
mediately the servants heard the report of
a revolver. Going to the bath room, they
found the merchant lying on the floor. 4
bullet wound in his forehead showed what
had happened. Mr.. Rothschild was still
breathing. A physician was summoned, but
could be of no service.
Mr.. Rothschild retired from the manage
ment of the big department store at State
and Van Buren, streets about two months
ago on account Of ill-health A constitution
ordinarily robust had been shattered in
building up the business since it's opening,
seven years ago. Interested with him and
the principal owner of the store was Nelson
Morris, his father-in-law. The millionaire
packer backed him in this big enterprise in
rivalry to Siegel, Cooper G. Co. After let
ting the business run for several years, Mr..
Morris took 1t from Mr.. Rothschild. He Is
said to have purchased it, although this is
disputed. They are said to have differed in
business matters.
Mr.. Rothschild was born in the little Ger
man village Of Nordstetting fifty-seven
years ago. When a child of five years he
came to America, and while still in his
teens went to Davenport, Iowa. With his
two brothers he established a reputation for
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performed on the hand. A few hours after
the last one, performed yesterday, he ex-
perienCed a severe shock, believed to have
been produced by the operation, and death
ensued in a short time. He was attended
by Drs. Krogstad, Chrichton and Kerr.
The funeral will take place from his late
residence Thursday afternoon a o'clock,
Rev. A. r. Anderson, assistant pastor of
Calvary Baptist Church, and Rev. DR.. F. D.
Power of Vermont Avenue Christian
Church officiating The funeral will be pri-
vate, and interment will be made in Rock
Creek cemetery. The pallbearers will be
selected from among the young mans most
intimate friends and will consist Of Messrs.
], Edward jerks, Charles F. Nesbitt, Hen
~ Hanford. Clarence Barnard, George Sic
bold and Charles Barnhardt.
Native of Illinois.
Albert Wesley Grafton was born in Chi
cago. ILL.,, October 3, 1874 In his early
youth he lived in Norfolk, Va, and later
attended a military college at Suffolk, Va.
For the past ten years he had been in bust
ness in Washington with his father, being
the junior member of the firm of Grafton &
Son, He was a member of Lafayette
Lodge, No. 10, F. a. A. M, and was also
member of the Scottish Rite body.
The young man was considered as pos
sessing exceptional business ability. He
was very popular among his associates
having many friends among the best class
of Washington people, and being a young
man OF careful habits and benevOlently in
clined he was known to have performed
many kindly and philanthropic deeds be-
ing a regular supporter of several charita-
BILE movements for the benefit of unfortu-
mates in this city.
He was an active member of the Vaughn
class of Calvary Baptist Church, and in the
last few years had been prominently iden-
tined with the Y. NJ. c. A. work here. He
was also greatly interested in the settle
ment' work among the poor In the capital
| city His charitable deeds were performed
without any ostentation, and several in
stances are cited of his having assisted men
and boys in unfortunate circum stances to
secure employment, making room for them
at times his own business establishment
until they could secure lucrative positions.
A sad feature connected with his death
was the fact tn t he was to be married in
the fall. He had been planning for his
future home when the unfortunate accident
occurred, and he was cut off from the reali-
cation of his hopes.
Many friends called at the home Of his
parents today to offer their sympathy The
mother and father are grief-stricken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-29
FEARS FOR BRITISH KING.
Many Subjects Think He Will Not Be
Crowned

A special to the New York Tribune from
London today says: Coronation seats can
not be sold even at reduced prices, and
there is a steadily increasing feeling of I'M
easiness respecting the kings condition.
Outwardly there is every indication that
the coronation will occur in a fortnight.
Medical bulletins are favorable, rehearsals
are In progress, proclamations have been
posted, the processes of redecorating the
approaches to the abbey have been re-
sumed, and preparations are making for the
naval review, but. notwithstanding all these
signs of optimism, there are persistent re-
ports that the coronation will be deferred a
second time There are, unfortunately,
strong reasons for believing that the queen,
the Prince of Wales and other members Of
the royal family are dreading the necessity
of second postponement. yet they are not
prepared to assume responsibility in advis-
ing it, since they fear that the mental
effect upon the patient would be serious It
cannot be doubted that the officials, both
Of the court and of the abbey. are expect
ing the abandonment Of the ceremonial and
are wondering how the surgeons will justi-
fy their own conduct in misleading the ma
ton. Their apprehensions may not be well
founded, but 1t will not be startling sur
prise for the public II a second postpone
ment be announced In the course Of q week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-29
Wl1 T@gy7T OIL
How to Dress Salads for a
Delicate Stomach.

The vegetarian says the thing TO eat is a salad
The epicIr,an adds that no meal is half meal
without salad The ambitious housewife TO
please her guests always serves salad. while
the hurried shopper, stopping for bite, quickly
orders a salad. Perhaps no country in the word.
unless It is France, consumes many of this
style Of dishes America. Salads pala able
nutritious inexpensive and easily prepared But
few people enjoy the dressings made OF oil that
are frequently added to them. To eat oil one
must cultivate the taste-a task beyond great
many people. OF recent years. through the intro
duction Of Alpha Salad Cream, exquisite yell
low, creamy dressing. without a drop of OIL al.
sorts Of salads have been prepared that any one
can eat with a relish, and 1t isn't necessary to
cultivate taste. Alpha Salad Cream Is good
on meats. fish, beans, etc. 1t is a New England
preparation, and Of the daintes,, most ap-
preeiated food products ever placed sale Good
for meats, fish, beans. etc. At all grocers II. j.
Blodgett Co., Boston, manufacturers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-29
LOCAL WoRKMEN GO OUT.
Electrical Workers at White House on
Strike-Judge Jackson Criticised.

At the meeting of the Central Labor
Union held last evening the recent action Of
Judge Jackson of the United States
court of West Virginia in the contempt
cases of a number of miners was severely
denounced in resolutions submitted by A
j. E. Hubbard a delegate from Columbia
Typographical Union. The preamble to the
resolutions, which were unanimously adopt
ed, states that the daily press of the past
week informs US that Judge John ]. Jack
son of the United States court of West Wiz
ginia has sentenced a number of union men
to prison without trial by jury, under the
fiimsy pretext of contempt of court. The
only offense of these union men is that of
peaceably persuadng others to join the
strikers in the underpaid mining region of
said state
The charge made by the miners conven-
ton, recently held in Indianapolis, Ind, IS
that Judge Jackson violated the Constitu-
ton of the United States in so far as free
speech Is concerned, and has demonstrated
his entire unftness for the exalted position
he holds" The resolutions request Presi-
dent Roosevelt to remove Judge Jackson
from the position he now holds, and that
the Central Labor Union use all honorable
means to advance It's protest and bring
the matter before the proper authorities
and demand the removal of Judge Jackson.
At the request of Federal Labor Union,
No S193, composed of employees at the
bureau of engraving and printing, a special
committee was appointed to call upon the
Postmaster General and request that the
printing of postage stamps required by the
Post Office Department be done by the
government. The committee is composed of
John b. Dickman, A. J. Z. Hubbard and
Charles w. Winslow.
A delegate from the Brotherhood Of
Electrical Workers Local Union % report
ed that the members of that organization
who have been employed on repair work
at the White House quit work yesterday
TO enforce the rules of the union. The
cause of the walk OUT it is stated, is the
refusal of a New York firm having the
contract for electrical work at the White
House to accept the local terms of the
electrical workers union.
A report was made that about thirty
iron workers and helpers with others of
struction of the Highland" apartment
building at Connecticut and California
avenues quit work yesterday evening be-
cause of the refusal of Contractor Richard
son to employ union brick and mortar
wheelers. 1t was stated that the men have
informed the contractor that they will
not return to work until he employs union
wheeiers who are recognized by the build
| ing trades holding the cards of the Allied
Building Trades Council.
c. r. Cain of the label committee of the
Federation of Labor of Baltimore, Md, re-
quested the assistance of the Central Labor
Union in the endeavor to have a firm
of this city employ union clothing cutters
N Its mandatory in Baltimore. A spe-
clal committee was appointed for that pur-
pose, which will cooperate with a COM
mttee of the Baltimore federation and the
local retail clerks association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-29
EXHIBITION OF FENCING.
Interesting Contests at Masonic Hall
Last Evening"

A number of lovers of fencing mostly
Italians, gathered last evening in Masonic
Hall, at the corner Of 9th and F streets, to
witness an exhibition by Prof Generoso
Pavese and the pupils Of his academy,
which Is located in Baltimore, Nd. The
professor, who instructs his pupils In the
Italian style, visited the capital city for
two purposes, one of which was to give an
exhibition and the other to have a friendly
bout with Prof. Darieulat, master-at-arms
Of the Washington Fencing Society, who
fences according to the French system
Prof Pavese announced to his audience last
evening that he had communicated with
the French instructor three times for the
purpose Of arranging a contest, but Prof.
Darieulat had been SO derelict as to neglect
to respond to the challenges
The exhibition by the professor and his
pupils last evening was a noteworthy af
fair, the work of each fencer drawing
great applause from the audience The
program consisted of several bouts between
the instructor and his proteges, and con-
tests between the pupils themselves
The program was opened by a saber con-
test between Dr. c. c. Stewart and Mr.. A,
Cinquegrana, which resulted in a draw
each making three touches, followed in
turn by contest between Mr.. W. s. Tyler
and MI A. +. Conradt which was won by
the latter, the score being three to two
Prof Pavese and his prize scholar, Mr.. John
Dilloschy, had friendly bout with sabers.
Mrs. NJ s. Watson, a pupil, and the pro
fessor faced each other with foiIs nevt
and were followed by bout between MI
Conradt and DR.. Stewart, which resulted in
score of three to three draw. Mr.. Dill
Ioschy ana MI Tyler met each other with
folls the decision being in favor Of Nh
loschy, the score being three to one. The
next number was novel exhibition he
tween the instructor, with a poinard, and
mrs watson with foil. DR.. Stewart de-
feated Mr.. Cinquegrana in a bout with fo,is
by score of three to one. The feature of
the evening was foil contest the profess
sor facing three Of his pupils at one time.
In this instance he disarmed Mr.. Dilloschv
and kept his other opponents at bay. No
points were counted in the contests between
the professor and his pupils
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-29
MAcKAY's STABLE ADVERTISED
Some Noted Racers to Be Sold at Pr;-
vate Sale.

dispatch from New York yesterday
says: The announcement was made TODAY
that Clarence H. Mackay has ordered his
trainer, Charles r. Hill, to sell his racing
stable.
Mr.. Hill. 1t is understood, will dispose
of Mr.. Mackay's stable by private sale
during the next two weeks, and such of
the horses as are not sold by that time
will be put up at public auction. Kamara
and Trigger, two mares, will be reserved
for breeding purposes, as well as Banas-
tar, the winner Of a Brooklyn and a Met
ropolitan handicap.
Among the animals to be sold are Heno,
for whom Mr.. Mackay paid j. e. Madden
1000, as a two-year-old; Gay Boy and
Grand Opera, three-year-old Mexican, the
winner of the produce stakes, and the first
part of the double event. Skillful and Ace
full. The last three are two-year-olds and
Mr.. Mackay paid Mr.. Madden for them a
total of something like 10000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-29
CHINESE GIRLS COMMIT SUICIDE.
They Think the Gods Have Deserted
Them.

Oriental advices received at Tacoma,
Wash, describe an appalling epidemic Of
suicides of young women in southern China.
The usual method is for six or eight girls
to tie themselves together and deliberately
walk into a deep river. Six hundred girls
have committed suicide in this manner.
The wholesale suicides have caused much
alarm and the authorities are exerting
strict measures to prevent them. They are
most numerous in Kwang Tung, around
Canton, and on the Island of Hainan, in
kwang Tung. There was a dearth of rain
for months, despite daily prayers. Many
girls believed the gods had forsaken them,
and therefore ended their existence.
The famine In Hainan has caused girls to
be sold into slavery. Many sought death
in the manner described rather than be-
come slaves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-29
CAUSE OF YELLOW FEVER.
Said to Have Been Discovered by
American Commission.

A dispatch from Havana yesterday says:
AT today's meeting of the cabinet Diego
Tamayo, secretary of the government, an
nounced that the United States medical
commission, which is at Vera Cruz, Mexico,
studying yellow fever, was of the opinion
that It had discovered the cause of the
disease.
Senor Tamayo said he had decided to
write the commission and ask if the men,
beers were disposed to give the Cuban gov
eminent any information in the matter
If the reply of the commission is favor
able, the cabinet decided to send DR. Gui-
teras to Vera Cruz to learn the nature OF
the commissions discovery. DR.. Guiteras'
expenses are to be paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-29
Torpedo Boat Trials.

The Navy Department has received the
report on the trial Of the torpedo boat
Wilkes, which was built at Morris Heights,
N. j. The trial was considered satisfac-
tory in every respect, the Wilkes making
twenty-six knots over a measured course
The trial of the torpedo boat DESTROYER
Chauncey, which was built by Neafie &
Levy of Philadelphia, has been set TO.
August Il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-29
IN THE PRIME OF LIFE
UNTIMELY DEATH OF ALBERT
WESLEY GRAFTON.
Only Son of Prominent Business
Man, With Whom he Was
in Partnership.

Albert Wesley Grafton, son and only child
of Edwin W. and Elizabeth Campbell Graf
ton of 1923 Sth street northwest, died at Gar
field Hospital this morning at 2:25 o'clock.
His death resulted from injuries received
in an accident July Z, when he fell five
stories through a trap-door in Daish's mill.
In the descent he badly lacerated his left
hand, supposedly on a rusty nail. He was
removed to Garfield Hospital about two
weeks ago, where several operations were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-29

chicken salad. Place a spoonful of whipped
cream on top of each and on this lay the
slice cut from the end. Place each tomato
on little mat of crisp lettuce leaves and
serve ice cold.
Small Cucumber Pickles.
Select cucumbers not over two and a half
Inches in length. For one hundred pickles
allow one ounce of mustard seed, one ounce
of whole cloves, one large tablespoonful of
salt, tablespoonful of grated fresh horse
radish, half a pound of sugar and two lit
tie red peppers. Put all these spices into
two small bags. Place the cucumbers in
Kettle and cover with good cider vinegar
and place over the fire; add the spices and
peppers cut into small pieces Let the vim
egar heat very slowly and when the pickles
are scalding hot put them into jars, closely
packing end to end, adding the red peppers,
but leaving out the spices Fill the bottles
very full with vinegar and seal.
Boiled Huckleberry Pudding.
Measure pint and a half of sifted flour
and add to it two teaspoonfuls of baking
powder and a saltspoon of salt. Sift thor
oughly together. Stir a well-beaten egg
into a pint of milk and stir this gradually
into the flour, making a smooth batter.
Then stir in three cups of berries. Turn
into buttered mold and steam in enough
boiling water to partly cover the mold for
two hours Serve with hard or liquid sauce.
Hard Sauce.
Cream together a cup of powdered sugar
and a quarter of a cup of butter, and beat
in the juice of one lemon. When light and
creamy add the beaten whites of two eggs
and whip all together; turn into a fancy
glass dish; CRATE 4 little nutmeg over the
top and set on ice to harden. The whites
of the eggs may be omitted but they make
the sauce more delicate; vanilla fiavoring
may be used with the nutmeg if desired.
Menus.
WEDNESDAY.
BREAKFAST
Nodded Cereal. Fresh Fruit.
Dried Beef. Scrambled Eggs.
Toast. Coffee
Liver Terrapn. Stuffed Tomatoes.
Fruit. German Coffee Cake.
Iced Tea.
DINNER.
PURGE Of Fresh Peas.
Boiled Mutton. Caper Sauce.
Mashed Potatoes Stewed Cabbage.
String Bean Salad:
Cherry Pie. Coffee.
THURSDAY
BREAKFAST.
Cereal Fruit. Cream.
Tomato omelet. flashed Drowned Potatoes
--S' LUNCH.
Cold Sliced Mutton. Potato Salad.
Raspberries Cream Cake.
Iced Cocoa.
DINNER.
Okra Soup.
Dreaded Veal Outlets. Brown Sauce.
Stewed Corn and Tomatoes.
Cold Slaw.
Peach Shortcake. Cream.
Coffee.
FRIDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Cereal. Fruit. Cream.
Poached Eggs on Toast.
Fried Tomatoes.
Rolls. Coffee.
Tomatoes Stuffed with Crab Meat.
Egg Salad.
Cheese Waters.
Lemonade.
DINNER.
Vegetable Soup.
Halibut Steak, la German.
Mashed Potatoes. Hot Spiced Beets.
Caulifower.
Peach Pot-pie. Cream.
SATURDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Blackberry Mush. Cream.
Fried Eggplant. Bacon.
Stewed Potatoes.
Entire Wheat Gems. Coffee.
LUNCH.
Ass o"t sliced Tomatoes oes1' 'S''e'
Fruit. Iced Cocoa. Cake.
DINNER.
Chinese Ragout. Boiled Rice.
Baked Squash.
Frozen Fruit Salad.
Cream Cheese. Waters.
Coffee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-29

himself, organizing IN 1895 the department
store which now bears his name Mr. Ro.hs-
child was director of the worlds fair a
former director of the National Bank Of the
Republic and a member of the Standard
Washington Park and Hamilton clubs He
leaves a widow and one son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-29
DIR. Agnew's
Catarrhal Powder
is a Catarrh Cure that Cures
Colds and Catarrh.

Actually positively, indisputably, irrefutably,
Cures Colds and Catanh!
Not always with first application, although
that Invariably brings relief In 10 minutes.
But it Cures fl Cures Colds and Catsrrhl
DIR. Agnew's Liver Pills cure Liver Ills.
40 doses 10 cents
. 'r L. s. WILLIAMS, 9th and sts.
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chicken salad. Place spoonful of whipped
cream on top of each and on this lay the
slice cut from the end. Place each tomato
on little mat of crisp lettuce leaves and
serve ice cold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-29

about for few minutes then slice in the
tomatoes and add half cup of hot water.
Cover and let simmer until tomatoes are
tender; add a large tablespoonful of butter
and serve.
Tomato Soufde.
Stew three cups Of tomatoes down to q
pint; and drain off any liquid part remain
Ing; then rub the pulp through sieve.
Separate six eggs and beat yolks and whites
separately. Mix yolks with the pulp and
season to taste with salt and pepper. Beat
whites to a froth and stir them in: then
turn into buttered baking dish and bake
ten or fifteen minutes until set, in a hot
oven. Serve as soon as done.
Tomato and Rice.
Prepare the tomatoes as for stewine and
when they begindto boil add weH-washed.
uncooked rice, allowing two tablespoonfuls
of rice to a cup Of, tomato. Cover and cook
slowly for half an hour; then season to
taste with salt, pepper, sugar and a bit Of
and then serve. o.
Tomato Toast.
Stew a quart Of tomatoes and season to
taste with salt, cayenne, sugar and butter
Cut thin slices OF entire wheat bread and
toast on both sides; lay on a hot platter
and moisten slightly. with a little hot wa
ter and melted butter. uCover the toast with
the tomato and put a large Tablespoonful Of
whipped cream on top of each covered slice
just before serving.
Tomato Farci.
Cut smooth, round tomatoes in half and
place them in the baking pan with the cut
side down, with enough hot fat to keep
them from burning, moving them about oc-
casionally until they are a little tender:
then lift out carefully without breaking
and place them in buttered baking dish.
Pour little oil around them, and sprinkle
lightly with chopped garlic or onion, pars-
ley, salt and cayenne. Place in hot oven
and bake fifteen minutes. Serve from dish
in which they are baked.
Tomatoes Stuffed With Chicken Salad.
Peel six round solid, smooth tomatoes by
scalding moment with boiling water and
then quickly placing in cold water and re-
moving the skins. AS soon as the skins are
removed drop them in Ice water to harden
them. Cut small slice from the blossom
end, remove seeds and core and fill with
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-03
SECRET SOCIETIES.

A. r. & A. NJ.
Meets First and Thid Tuesdbyso OF each month
n Masonic Hall, corner Sixth and ID streets.
Visiting brethren cordially invited.
FRANK FARwELL, w, NJ.
NJ w. A.
Meets every Tuesday night Mt 7:3O In Nc
Aninch Hall. ..
|. O. O. Il.
Meets every wednesday night In Nc cAninch
W. 5. MORSE, N. c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-05
MANY DIS. .:.ES.
They Occurred While Budget
Was Being Considered.

New York. June 5.--ThIs years budget
was not made up without sefious disputes
within the Cabinet and naturally IL
could not be unmade without reopenirg
unpleasant controversies say London
dispatch to the Tribune. Sir Michael Hicks
Beach prudently decided to let well
enough alone.
While the remission OF war taxation
would have been the natural sequel OF
peace. nobody in the house expected that
the budget would be patched up. The
ministers themselves have not admitted
that the army OF South Africa can be ma
terially reduced before the end OF the
year and Colonial Secretary Chamberlain
has been unwilling 10 have the grain du-
ties taken OF as long as the conference or
Colonial premiers promises to lead to Inn
portant results. While the income tax VIII
not be reduced it Is probable that the
harassing enforcement OF the collection OF
arrearages by the island revenue officials
will be relaxed.
People OF moderate incomes who con-
stitute the largest class Of taxpayers have
been terribly bled during the war period.