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He names the following witnesses TO

prove his continuous rca;icmre upon
and cultivation OF said land. VIZ:
James NJ. Newell OF Toltc". Wyo-
ming; Alexander b Gillespie. q. Gar.
cit, Wyoming; Elizabeth {. Gillespie.
Of Garrett. Wyoming, hamuol l..
T~.arghlin, Of TGl;cc, Wyoming.
."IOIi2 W. T.. CHAPLIN. Register.
, 1902-11-29

Three days later a solitary, white,
haired man, who seemed to have sud
denly added twenty years to his age.
boarded an outgoing train from the
busting city. 0 the express car
was lifted a plC'' casket and within
was the form a swGot-faCod cir!
with a wealth / curls around her
shoulders. The old man failed to no.
tiCe the inquiring g]lances of the
other passengers, as he muttered and
read again and again a crumpled
note:
Dearest Pal couldn't bear to
come home aga'a and so I'm going
to the river. He fooled me. Pa. and
the minister didn't meet us. Forgive
me. pa, if you cver get this letter
From your Nell"
Cut this out and take it to Frank H.
ESgleston's drug store and get a free
sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and
liver tablets, the best physic. They
cleanse and invigOrate the stomach.
improve the appetite and regulate the
bowels. Regular size. 25c per box.
, 1902-11-29

A siX-foOt bluecoat twirling his pol
ished billy" paced his beat In front
of the Central station. and unused on
the beauty of Mary Murphy, Mrs. Van
Alstyne's pretty nurse maid. The
maintenance of law and order was
troubling him very little, when at
his elbow he heard a voice, and turn
ing behold an old man with snowy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19
LIGHTER KEARNEY COMING.
VIII Be Used by q. 8. 4. Engineers
School OF instruction.

The United States army auartermaster's
department lighter Kearney, which, as soon
as she arrives in this city. is to be turned
over to the United States army engineers
school Of instruction, now stationed at the
Washington barracks, is one of the smaller
freight boats in the quartermaster depart
ment fleet, and has been In service for two
years at Cienfuegos, Cuba
She will be used by the engineers to train
the men in placing mines and other obstruc-
lions IN the river, and when old Fort Foote,
Md, Is garrisoned. as II is to be shortly, 1t
will also be used to transport the men and
supplies between this city and the fort
The Kearney sailed from Cienfuegos for
this city May Is. She had an eventfuI
voyage up the coast, having to put into
several ports for repairs.
The Kearney is now at Newport News
but Is expected to reach this city in about
ten days. Capt. 8. B. Davis of Alexandria.
formerly commander of one of the Norfolk
Line steamers, has been appointed captain
The boat is a wooden hull propeller Of 1856
tons burden, 112 feet long, 30 feet wide and
feet depth Of hold.
She was built in Boston in 1881 and before
being purchased by the United States for
service In the Spanish American war was
called the Bessie and hailed from New
York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Pentz for River View at IL a. m.,,
R:45 and p. m.
Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hall
at IL a m. 2::0 and $40 p.
Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe and
Norfolk at G:3O p. m
Steamer T V. Arrowsmith for Colonial
Beach at S:45 a m.
Weems Line from It'll street wharf for
Baltimore at p III.
Trains leave Pennsylvania avenue and
1312 street for Alexandria and Arlington
every half hour.
Steam packet Louise leaves 32d street
and canal for Great Falls at $50 am.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington,
Fort Niger and Falls Church.
Trains leave Baltimore and Ohio depot
for Bay Ridge at 9:10 a. m and / 40 p. m.
Steamer Kent for Colonial Beach and
river landings at a m.
Washington and Alexandria ferry steam
ers leave 9TH street wharf. See schedule
under Excursions as to time.
Trains leave District line station for
Chesapeake Beach-ontheBay at 9:15,
1910. IL 30 a m, 1 30. 2:30. $780, 5:30 and
$50 p. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19
Six Months for Theft of Watch.

Edward Moore, colored twenty-five years
old, was convicted in the Police Court this
morning on charge Of larceny and was
given a sentence Of six months In Jail.
MooA had been employed at Mr. Charles
B. Posey's store, at Brightwood, and yes
terday was discharged. He bundled up his
clothes and was preparing to depart, when
Mr.. Posey discovered that his watch, val
ued at $25 had been taken from a table
in the dining room. in rear Of the store
Moore was asked about the timepiece but
denied that he had seen it. Mr.. Posey called
in Policeman Lightfoot, who was nearby.
Together they searched Moore and the
watch was found in his coat pocket. 80 =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19
Mr.. O'Brien's Denial.
To the Editor of The Evening Star

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
In your account of my intended dismissal,
printed yesterday, I have to make full
denial Of every statement therein.
AS to my interview with Mr.. Gary, ex
postmaster general, the statement is a
most barefaced falsehood in every particu-
lar 1t occurred In this way at the grand
banquet given to Archbishop Keane at the
prominent republican gentleman. On leav-
ing the banquet room, where ] met and
was cordially greeted by Mr. Wynne, who
was present. l met Mr.. Webster Davis and
Mr.. r. c. kerens of St Louis and was con-
graduating Mr.. Davis on the grand speech
he made in taking the place of Mr.. Roose
welt, the present President, who was to
sence from the city on important business.
Mr.. Gary came up to the group and con-
graduated Mr.. Davis and said You must
come over to Baltimore to make a speech
for me-" Very soon Mr. Gary and l were
left alone, when he warmly shook hands
on recognizing me, and after speaking of
the success of the banquet, etc, l said:
Mr.. Gary | wrote you a letter a few weeks
ago asking you to inquire into a charge of
drunkenness made against me by your
chief clerk" He said ne would do so most
faithfully. | did not call at the department
next day, stated, or parade the halls,
but called in about ten days and had an
interview with the Postmaster General, the
result of which was that he wrote me a
letter taking back all the charges for which
there was no proof.
ANY one can read as they run the animuS
conveyed against me in this interview in
The Star. but more of that anon, AS the
case won't end there with Gods help and
the aid of many respectable friends.
DONATUS O'BR1EN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19

All vessels loading coal at any of the
ports on the Atlantic coast will now have
10 load In turn, and the first to come will
De hrst loaded. This is the result of an
agreement reached by the Atlantic Car
riers' Association, and 1t has determined not
TO CHARTER its vessels to any shipper who
will not sign an agreement to this effect.
There has been much complaint by mas
tiers of vessels that smaller craft were dis
eliminated against and the big vessels
given first loading. While this agreement
applies to this city, II will not have much
effect, as the rule Of first come first loaded
has always been observed at the George
town coal piers. The Atlantic Carriers
Association controls nearly all the sailing
vessels doing business on this coast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19
Sales of Houses.

Stone & Fairfax, real estate brokers' have
sold for Francis A. Bundon three houses
at list and streets northwest for $4,000.
These houses are still unfinished, but such
is the demand that they were taken before
entirely completed repeating in this par
ticular the experience which this firm has
had in handling other houses erected by
the same parties.
They have sold also for Chas. w. King
house 1852 Sheridan street for 81 800, for A.
d. Christiani houses .2}S and 240 I'd street
northeast for 5000. for B. II. Warner
houses 80 and AZ Q street northeast for
Sc, 100 for George M. Barnes house DOB 10th
street northeast for $500, for Thos. r.
Riley houses :50S and $40 Seaton street north
east for $500 for p. w. Sisson house 44O
X street northwest for $4,000, for estate of
Virginia NJ Taylor house 1913 18th street
northwest for 5000. for w. II. Given house
1913 w street for $500.
Since the list Of July this firm has made
fifteen sales
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19

Board of Children q Guardians Has but
LimitedzDowers.

The legality Of the action Of the board Of
children's guardians In transferring three
OF It's wards to the reform school for girls
having recently been called into question,
the corporation counsel of the District was
asked by the Commissioners to render an
OPINION as to the powers Of the board in the
premises. Mr.. DuvaN has filed his decision
ana holds the board IL without authority to
make transfers. Hessays: 1.-THE board OF
chiiorens guardians was created by the
act OF Congress approved July 20, 1892 To
II was committed thei care and supervis-
ION or certain classes of dependent children,
e uas aa, IN seetionI4 Of said act. and
was declared by section that the board
shail pc the legal guardian of all children
committed to it by the courts, and should
nave 1ull power to board them In private
iamfiles, TO board them In institutions will
ing to receive them, or to give them in
adoption to foster parents
by the organic act the board OF chill
oren guardians is constituted the legal
suaruian OF all children committed to It
by the courts, with full power to board
tnem In private families and in institutions
Willlns to receive them, and by the above
cited act or March 3, 1901, the judges may
commit to the board children under seven
teen years of age convicted of petty crimes.
to be cared for by the board in a like man
ner
My first impression was that the board
81 SudTdlanS Stoou III ioco Pai
entis and had the legal right to commit its
Warus 70 the reform schools, but the DIFF
hculty lies In the fact that the wards have
oeen committed to the board by an order
OF the court, namely, by judicial commit
ment; the court has authority to pass an
order TO commit either to the reform
school or to the board Of children's guar
olans, and 1t exercised it's authority in the
premises by committing to the board for
the purposes specified in it's organic act.
Furthermore it will be observed that in
sa1o act provision is made for the reception
OF children by the board from the reform
school, but no correlative provision appears
IN the statutes for the transfer of children
by the board to the reform school am
OF the opinion that the board is without
authority to directly transfer its wards to
the reform school; if such action Is desira
Die, the board should obtain an order of
the court vacatfng the original commitment
TO 1t and committing the children to the re-
form school,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19
$50 for Assault.

Frank Mrggoe, an italian, who conducts
a fruit store near 14th and l streets, was
arrested by Mounted Policeman McQuade
last evening on charge of assault, alleged
to have been committed on Kennie L.
Bowes. When Mrggoe was arraigned be-
fore Judge kimball this morning Bowes
said that the defendant ran at him with
butcher knife Wednesday evening and
threatened to cut his heart out. Mrggoe
denied that he had knife but said that
he had a stick in his hand. The court
failed to accept his explanation of the affair
and made an assessment Of 500 which was
paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19
ASSOCIATIONS TO UNITE.
Prospective Amalgamation Of Spanish
War Veterans

A committee of five members each from
the Spanish War Veterans and Spanish
American War Veterans has been holding
a number of meetings in Washington dur
ing the past two months looking to the
consolidation Of all associations of like
nature into one compact body. The two or
ganizations indicated have met with no
difficulty in mutually conforming their con-
situations. The committee has accordingly
issued a general call to all other bodies Of
allied character, Of which the following is
a part:
Since the close of the war with Spain
number Of organizations have been formed
which are composed of soldiers, sailors and
marines, both officers and men, who took
part in that struggle One society was
started even before the treaty of peace was
signed These associations have practically
the same object; those eligible for one are
eligible for all. The result is that the work.
which should be carried on by one large or
ganization like the Grand Army Of the Re
public, is being attempted by several. In
stead of unity there is division, instead of
cooperation there is waSteful rivalry, and
many who would join such an organization
were there only one, are holding back and
joining none because of the uncertainty as
to which organization promises the greatest
success and longest life All comrades Of
that war having at heart the best wishes
of these organizations most earnestly hope
for the speedy amalgamation of these So
cietieS into ONE
The joint committee included the follow
ing persons: Spanish War Veterans-Gen
w B. Hubbell, Gen. L. c. Dyer, the adj
jutant general; Capt. L. M. Lipscomb COM
mander of the District corps: DR.. s. Cliff
ford Cox Of this city and Representative
Henry d. Green of Pennsylvania. Spanish
American War Veterans-Col Coryell, Rep
resentative Charles Dick Of Ohio. Col. E. j.
Dimmick, quartermaster general of the or
sistant adjutant general, and Capt. c. E.
Dole of Illinois.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19
ONE MILLION CAPITAL.
New Water Motor and Power Company
Organized In This Civ

The incorporators OF the Walter Motor
and Power Company met Thursday at the
office OF the company, S13 John Marshall
place, and elected the following officers:
President Hopewell H. Darneille; vice pres
ident, Samuel w. Smith; secretary. Flor
ence Walter: treasurer. Burt II. Brockway.
The authorized capital is 81. 10000.
The company is organized for the purpose
OF establishing power plants which will
make use Of the Walter patent. The device
may be installed on the Potomac above
Washington. The company also is planning
to utilize the water power Of the Delaware
river and that of several other streams In
various parts OF the United States. pat
ent recently was secured by William l..
Walter of Port Huron, Mich. on a device
that makes 1t possible to utilize the water
power of streams by a series of paddles which
can be operated where the fall of the water
is small and without the construction OF
expensive dams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19
No Word From Rev. T. BovS Gov

The officials of the Garden Memorial Pres
byterian Church, Minnesota avenue, Ana
costa, have received no word from Rev
T. Boyd Gay of Creston, Ohio, to indicate
his acceptance or refusal Of the call re-
Gently extended to him by the congregation
to become their pastor. 1t was the impress
sion that Mr.. Gays answer would be in the
hands Of the church authorities before this
date. Local ministers will occupy the pull
pit Of Garden Church until the arrival of
Mr.. Gays decision renders it necessary to
install him as pastor or open negotiations
with another clergyman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19
Steamer Breaks Rudder Chains.

AS the Washington and Alexandria Ferry
Line steamer Belle Haven was backing out
from her wharf on her o'clock trip to
Alexandria yesterday evening her rudder
chains parted and so disabled her that she
was unable to continue her trip. The har-
Dor police boat Vigilant went to her aid and
brought her back to her wharf. The broken
chain was quickly repaired and the steamer
made her $50 trip from here as usual and
is making her regular schedule today The
accident occurred to the Belle Haven while
the sQuall was at its highest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19
On an Automobile Tour.

Messrs- Edwin II. Duff and Robert Par
ker left at noon today on an extensive au-
tomobile tour through Maryland, Virginia
and West Virginia. The route to be taken
will be via Frederick and Hagerstovn
working down through the Shenandoah
Ndhey 70 the Ho, Springs of Virginia The
two are expecting delightful time as tho,
go well prepared for the trip,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19
Alleged Assailant Returned

James Wright, colored who was arr.et.s
in Pittsburg several days ago. ana under In
dictment in this city for alleged assault,
with intent to XIII Ernest strothers. reached
here late yesterday afternoon in charge OF
deputy marshal He was held at thu
second precinct station until this morning
when he was turned over TO the marshal
TO be held for trial at the fall term of the
court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19
Father and Son in Hospital.

George soper of Anacostia, Is confined to
the Georgetown University Hospital, where
he underwent surgical operation few
days Gince. His condition is favorable for
recovery, 1t is stated. Mr.. Soper has long
been connected with the Government Hos
pital for the Insane. George Soper, jr, his
son, is also under treatment at the George
town institution for serious injuries re-
ceived by falling from the roof Of a house
in Virginia recently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19
Fined on Two Charges,

Andrew Vigal colored, was convicted in
the Police Court today on two charges. and
fines amounting to s15 were imposed with
forty-five days on the farm in default. It
was alleged that Andrew took a horse and
carriage yesterday from in front of house,
in which funeral was being held, near
It'll and M streets northwest, and over
drove the animal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19
For Benefit of District Charities.

The Temple Choral Society of the Wash
ington Hebrew congregation gave its first
musical outing excursion to Marshall Hall
last Tuesday. The occasion proved to be
great success. The society rendered sew
eral musical selections in the dancing pavil-
ion. Judging from the large crowd present
the District charities will be greatly bene-
fitted this coming winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19
PORTO RICAN ARRESTED.
Had Upon Him Knife Twenty-Five
Inches Long

Nathaniel Mcintyre. Porto Rican. wear
ing long linen buster. under which he
had a butcher knife twenty-five inches
long attached to belt. was arrested In
Sd street last night charge of carry
ing a concealed weapon. This morning he
appeared before Police Judge Rundy and
was sentenced to 100 days on the farm in
default OF a fine OF 50 which was imposed
The Porto Rican declared that he had no
intention of using the weapon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19
Dwelling House Burned.

Special Dspatch TO The Evening Star.
BOYD'S, Nd, July 19.-The dwelling
house of Henry Harris. overseer for D. w.
Baker an attorney of Washington, D. c.,
at Boyds, was burned last evening, caus-
ing a loss of $500; no insurance. Part Of
the household effects were saved. The fire
was caused by lamp being upset.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19
Became Historical.

Ida Allen, colOred, became hysterical last
night at the Truth Home for Colored Wo-
men. 2ooI Vermont avenue Policemen
Barnes and johnson. who We're attracted by
the woman's screams, took her to the
eighth precinct, as it was feared she would
inJure herself. DIR. Burch was summoned
to the station and after he had prescribed
for her she was sent to the house of de-
tentlon Today she was sent to a local
hospital for treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19
Compliments to Committee.

At a meeting of Eureka Lodge No g.
F. A. A. NJ, resolutions were unanimously
adopted complimenting Chairman w. H. J.
Malvin and his committee upon the recent
successful Masonic excursion, given for
the purpose of refurnishing the several
lodge rooms. There were 1852 tickets re-
ceived at the boat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19
Moore & Hill Qnc.), TIT 18th St.,
loan money at lowest rates-Advt.
To Attend Fishermen's Convention.

Messrs. James T. Howard, L. T. Smith
and l.. A. Gwynn, all of Anacostia, are
arranging for their departure for New York
United Order Of Gallean Fishermen. The
convention will open Tuesday morning and
will close Friday. Delegates from all parts
of the United States will be present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Marine Band Concert.

AT the White House this afternoon, at
300 o clock, there viii be a concert by the
band Of the United States Marine Corps.
William H Santelmann. leader, when the
following program will be performed:
March. "Guantanamo''..... ............ Banker
Overture. 'Rosamunde' .......S Schubert
Grand march. Queen of Sheba'' .G0ldmark
Waltz, The Beautiful Blue Danube"
Strauss
Grand selection, ''The Merchant of Venice"
PinsUti
A burlesque. "A Comical Contest. .Godfrey
Patriotic hymn. Hail. Columbia" .FyIes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19

Clara Barton, president of the American
National Red Cross, according to latest ad-
vices, was in Karlsruhe, the guest of the
Princess Salm-Salm, where she had
protracted interview with the Grand
Duchess OF Baden Miss Barton is enjoying
excellent health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19
Beyond Compare

Is trip to the Pacific coast. Round trip
tickets less than half fare, on sale August
l to {; limit, September 80. Return different
route if desired. Stopover privileges. Rate,
$685.; berth. 81.
A. j. Poston, general agent, No. 511 Penn.
ave. n.W.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19
To Interpret Bill Board Law

The District Commissioners have asked
the corporation counsel, Mr.. DuvaI to in
terpret for them the law recently passed
governing the erection and maintenance of
bill boards in the citv