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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-23
DISCUSS ATTORNEYS RULING.
Conference of Underwriters and the
Superintendent of Insurance

There was conference today in the Of
fees of the department of insurance, in the
Harper building, at which Thomas E.
Drake the superintendent, met a lumber of
members of the boards of underwriters in
the District to discuss the recent opinion
from the city solicitor, in which it is held
certain discretionary powers are vested in
the Superintendent as to requiring ex-
animation to be made into the affairs of
each company doing business here. There
is no appropriation available for the de-
partment to employ men to do this work.
and IL the law were rigidly enforced the
cost of the inspection would have to be
borne by the companies. In such event
Superintendent Drake believes the actuary
fees would be close on to $4,000.
1t was decided at the conference that Ii
censes should be granted to companies at
the discretion of the superintendent and
without examination. unless there should
be room in some instances to doubt the
standing of the company, and then an in
vestigation might be ordered. 1t is believ-
ed that agreement reached this morning
will be satisfactory to all al interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-23
Visitation Of Grand Officers.

Society Temple was well filled last night
with members Of the Independent Order of
Mechanics. the occasion being a social yisi-
tation of the grand officers to Capital
Lodge. No. IL. 1. o. NJ. Grand Architect ].
T. Heare, accompanied by Vice Grand
Architect Henry Franklin, Grand Secretary
Edward Bawsel, Grand Treasurer r. T.
Bricker. Grand Chaplain A G. Stevens,
Grand Conductor c. w. Spates, Grand In
side Sentinel W. H. Ernest, Grand Outside
Sentinel S. w, Bruner and Senior Grand
Architect Edward Stevens, under escort of
Union Commandery, No. /, Uniform De-
gree, with Lieut.. ]. A. Nagel in comma nd
entered the hall about $40 o'clock and We're
received with due honors by the lodge A
welcoming address was made by Worthy
Master ]. Thomas Taylor.
In compliance with the wishes of Grand
Architect Heare to have the degree work
practically exemplified on these visitation
occasions the third degree was conferred
upon three candidates of Capital Lodge
No. IL, by a team composed as follows
Israel Sommers, S. NJ; Samuel T. Ernest
W. NJ; ]. w. Thomas. J. M; A. G. Stevens
chaplain; f. E. Culver conductor; Edward
Stevens, poliphar; w. E. Osmond, E. Nord-
by, William Stevens, Henry Prediger and
c. w. Spates, guards.
The degree team was highly compliment
ed upon it's proficiency.
A substantial luncheon was served TO all
In attendance. under the supervision of
Past Masters Ralph Bricker, F. William
Ernst and Isaac Benham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-23
CASE IN HANDS OF COURT.
Aged Woman Accused of Causing
Death of Small Child.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

special Correspondence or The Evening Star.
LA PLATA, Charles County, Md,
May % 1902
The fate of Caroline Brown, charged with
the murder of Annie Booze is in the hands
of the court, counsel having waived a trial
by jury. An iron bar, two pieces Of rope
bunch of switches and a broomstick were
exhibited as evidence in the case Mrs
Brown is colOred and Is about seventy years
old. Her alleged victim was ten years old
Evidence was given to show that the night
OF March Is the woman took the child in
charge, after the other children in the house
had retired, and treated her in a most brutal
manner. 1t was alleged that she tied rope
acout the little ones neck and hands and
then beat her until she was unconscious.
The instruments produced in court, it was
charged. were used by the woman Wit
nesses told of the number of cuts and
bruises that were found about the child s
neck, hands and body.
AT the inquest the woman claimed that
the child's death was the result of illness
caused by eating canned peaches, but the
autopsy showed that such was not the case
Chlef Judge Briscoe and Associate Judges
Merrick and Crane were on the bench The
court did not announce its verdict.
The affair occurred near Waldorf, at the
home of the childs father, where Mrs.
brown was employed as housekeeper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-23
PUBLIC PRINTER SUMMONED
Must Answer Charge Of Violatin,
Anti-Smoke Law.

An information was issued from the Po-
lice Court this afternoon at the instance Of
the Commissioners for Frank w. Palmer
and Homer X. Collins, respectively, public
printer and chief clerk Of the government
printing office, on charge of violating the
anti-smoke law. The information alleges
that they are responsible for the emission
of dark, gray and dense black smoke from
the smokestaek connected with the Office
Saturday last.
Seven informations alleging violations Of
a like nature at the Tolman steam laundry
were also issued against James P. Tolman.
Lindley e. Sinclair of the Washington
Traction and Electric Company was also
named ON seven other informations as re-
sponsible for. a Noncompliance with the
anti-smoke law at the company's plants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-23
The Cigar of Peace.

From the London Chronicle.
Every attention is being paid to the
Boer leaders, whose comfort in the matter
Of lodging has been well looked after"
Thus the report from Pretoria, and I'm the
interests OF peace it is to be hoped that
the comforts include some reasonably
choice cigars, the reduction of which to
ashes forms the best basis for an agree
ment between men who differ and smoke.
BY much tobacco Bismarck reduced Theirs
to acceptance of the German terms, and
the Spanish-Amerjcan peace commission AZ
ter the war of 1898 proceeded but lamely
until the delegates kindled the pipe OF
peace. At the fifth meeting, little progress
having been made. Senior Rios on behalf OF
his colleagues. proposed an escape from the
formal atmosphere. 81 have observed" he
said that the American commissioners
are accustomed 20 smoking. May I suggest
that we join together In our one bond OF
sympathy and light our cigars and cfgar-
ettes2" This being done. the negotiations
speeded happily. thereby proving that q
smoke in time saves much firing. =,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-23
Musicale at Fairmont Seminary.

There was aiarge Assemblage at the mu-
sicale given by the Fairmont Seminary last
evening. Dr,fJ. w. Bischoff and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest .Lent had charge of the pro-
gram. and allahree-Sf them assisted as ae-
companists III several of the numbers. Miss
Leola Strains vocal rendition of Pattison's
lie Varie" and, Miss Marie Bastianeilrs
violin recital Of De Beriot's First Concer-
to- evoked prolonged applause.
The other FEATURES of the program were:
song. "And the Stately Ships" Bischonf).
Miss Jane Bevdens uviolin. album Leaf
(Bohm). Miss Ulma Smith; piano. Air de
Ballet" (Chaminade). Miss Geneveve
Young; violin, "Air Varie" Uent), Miss
Blanche Stephens; piano. "Madrilena''
lWachsl: Miss Louise Levingston: song.
"Sognap (Schira). Miss Lulie Simms;
piano. 'Titania" (Wely). Miss Helen
Hines; violin. prize song from "Meister-
singer (Wagner), Miss Florence Stevens;
piano, ''Capriccto Brilliante" (Ndendels-
sohn). Miss Rose Haas: song. "Cavatina
Roberto lie Diabie" (Meyerbeer), Miss Lena
TITUS. 2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-23
Committed to Care of Guardians.

In the Juvenile Court yesterday afternoon
Fannie Stearns. the seyenteen-year- old
girl who was arrested, with her sister, Mrs
Kate Geddes. in a questionable part Of the
city by Policeman Samson at an early hour
Monday morning, pleaded guilty to a charge
Of vagrancy and was placed by Judge Scott
in the care Of the board of chiidrens guar
dams for a term of six months. 1t is I'M
derstood the board will permit the girls
mother to place her in some institution.
The case against her sister, Mrs. Kate
Geddes. who Is eighteen years old. was
called and Judge Scott said he would re-
Quire her to give a bond of $500 for her
future good behavior. She was returned to
the house of detention, where she remained
until this afternoon, when the necessary
bond was filed in the Police Court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-23
Hack Stand Designated.

The District Commissioners have decided
to officially designate a hack stand on Con-
necticut avenue beyond Rock creek, just
south of the Joliet street entrance to the
Geological Park. The stand will be on the
east side of Connecticut avenue. and will
be for six vehicles. standing parallel to the
curb. The vehicles are to be allowed there
to accommodate visitors who desire to be
driven through the park. The establish
ment Of the stand is the result of request
by N. B. Plunkett for permission to stand
two vehicles in front Of the little fruit
store at the entrance to the Zoo. 1t was
deemed inadvisable to grant him this privi-
lege to the exclusion of other hackmen, and
so the stand for six vehicles has been
ordered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-23
Movements of TRANSPORTS,

The War Department is advised of the
arrival of the transport Crook at Manila
from San Francisco. with I'd Battalion 11th
Infantry and thirty-six Hospital Corps
men.
1t Is also advised of the sailing from
that port. May 81. of the transport Kill
patrick. with $50 casuals, $50 marines, 81
enlisted men of Troop G, Sd Cavalry, ami
So enlisted men Of Troop H Sd Cavalry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-23
To Pipe Spring Water.

A joint resolution by Mr.. Dillingham;. In
troduced in the Senate yesterday. authorizes
the Takoma Spring Water Company to lay
pipes for the transmission of spring water
in Sargent road. Bunker Hill road, 10th
street northeast. Rhode Island avenue and
9Th street northeast between Takoma Park
and point on 5th street opposite the old
power house at lexington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-23
Mail for the Yukon Territory

The Post Office Department has an
nounced that during the approaching sum-
mer season all classes of mails for Dawson
and intermediate places in the Yukon ter.
ritory may be forwarded via Skagway,
Alaska, and White Horse, British Column
bia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-23
Favoring American-Built Ships.

The House committee on military affairs
yesterday ordered favorable report on the
bill authorizing the Secretary Of War. In his
discretion. to favor American-built ships in
the transportation of government supplies
to the Philippines across the Pacific ocean
and to accept the lowest and best bid Of
fered. providing that such bid does not ex-
coed by 10 per cent the lowest bid offered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-23
His Birthday Remembered.

Mr.. Eugene H. Hathaway. supervisor Of
the rural free delivery service. was the re-
cipient Of extraordinary attention today on
the part Of the clerical force under his
charge In The Star building. It was the oc-
casion OF his birthday, and his clerks re-
membered him by covering his desk with a
mass of roses. carnations, peonies, lilies and
other choice flowers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-23
Buried at Arlington.

The remains of Captain s. e. Romans
were inferred in the national cemetery at
Arlington yesterday afternoon, with the
usual military ceremonies. Funeral services
were held at the family residence. IA 4th
street southeast, Rev. Luther B. Wilson,
pastor of Foundry n. e. Church, ohiciat-
Ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-23

Nearly 81 600 600 In counsel fees has
been paid In the settlement OF The estate
OF Senator James @. Fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-23
Estimated Attendance:

j. Mr.. Barry Buckley. secretary of the
executive committee said that on careful
estimate fully 100000 people would be here
and they would leave fully $1,000, 600 in the
city. He said It was a mistake to sup
pose that Grand Army crowds were not
spenders of money. They Esre liberal
spenders.
A resolution was unanimously adopted
expressing the sense of the 1yAmmittee as
being favorable to the immediate passage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-23

for transporting such supplies in foreign-
built ships
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-05-20

IA lille the subcommittee OF the
" Mckinley memorial committee
does not 20 further now than
to ask FOR bids Tor the nlling Of the
proposed park at the end Of King
street. just beyond the line OF McCully
street. 50 that there may be reported
to the full committee the ultimate cost
of the preparation Of the grounds, II
is understood that in the event OF the
securing OF bids at a fair figure, the
committee will recommend the pur-
chase of the site from the Bishop es-
tate. and its immediate construction
into the pleasure ground which has
been decided upon as the proper form
for the memorial.
The subcommittee, composed OF Gov
ernor Cooper, c. NJ. Cooke and J. A.
McCandless, met yesterday morning in
the office of Mr.. Cooke and took up for
consideration the prefer OF the Bishop
estate to sell the plot which has APP
pealed most forcibly to the members
as the proper site. There are In the
lot which has been tentatively decided
upon ten acres of land. This gives the
size of plot which is needed for the
Fairgrounds, but on the King street
Siut tHt llHtS pltttu
are not OF sufficient length and the
outcome may be that the committee
will decide upon a lot which will COM
prise nearly twelve acres. This land is
offered to the committee for $3.50 an
acre.
The surface OF the lots included in
the proposed site Is very much broken
and the lava rocks are in evidence all
hA nlan L. a.
OF algaroba on the grounds. but It IL
very small. The tract will have to be
literally filled In before 1t can be hoped
that there will be rendered a suitable
surface for the uses TO which 1t is TO
be put. The plan liz to have the filling
made to a height OF one foot above the
present normal level Of the ground. as
shown by the contour maps OF the De-
partment of Public Works, made for
the consideration of the committee.
The estimates are that to accomp-
lish this there will have to be $4,000
cubic yards of earth and rock put into
the plot. According to some estimates
this will add to the cost of the ground
about $500. making the entire cost of
the ten-acre plot $1,000. This would
give perfectly level field, which would
mean only a small expense to convert
into the various kinds OF fields for
sports, which 1t is designed to have
In the space. The question of secur-
ing bids for the filling has been placed
In the hands of ]. A. McCandless, who
Will see that there is an opportunity
given for the submission of figures at
once. When these are in there is to
be held meeting of the whole COM
mittee for the purpose of decision as
to the purchase Of the ground.
The proposed park is within easy
reach of all cars, being about half n
block from Beretania street and about
the same distance from the proposed
Waikiki line of the Rapid Transit road,
which corporation has promised to ex-
tend a spur track right up to the
grounds when they are completed.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-05-20
METEOROLOGICAL SUMMARY
FOR The MONTH OF APRIL

TsrIft .t.tr Hr.H f.r fhr HHIfI
fit rH HfH.HF. tIHf nHk.
mum Ut .tfIHFH DOLLY minimum
o. N.rrn hHNt rrn.. lNf rfrHiNaf
ealY uHfn. ~ trfr.ss Itnai dairy
range. e degree Mfhesi t.upfaturt
il. lowest On
barometer AVERAGE. SO oi5. normal
otl. highest aoiG. On the 18th and
18TH. lowest. eaN. on thc end great
pHt gi.hour 0hanrc. oio g. e. from amy
given hour on one day Co The same
hour on the next. lows passed this
point IN the End and 18th. highs" ON
the sth ana 18Th.
Relative humidity 525; normal ,it.
mean dew point. Cl.p. normal So,
mean absolute moisture. 6l6 grains 10
the cubic foot. normal. GO. dew ON the
grass. days
Rainfall i57 inches. normal. $50.
rain-rscord days. IL. normal. ~. great
est rainfall In one day. eco, on the 9Th;
total AT Luakaha, $500. at Kapiolani
Park. i23.
The artesian we'll level rose during
the month from 3io5 to Si.1O feet above
mean sea level. The average daily
mean sea level for the month was $50
OfeeO ON the scale, 1000 representing
the assumed annual mean.
Trade wind days "a Is OF NNE); nor
NAL. 20; average force OF wind during
daylight, Beaufort scale. 20 Cloudi-
ness. tenths of sky. Al; normal. 81.
Approximate percentages of district
rainfall as compared with normal:
Hilo. so per cent Hamakua, 100: Ko-
hala. 1870; Waimea. 100; Kona, co: Kau,
40; Puma, 100; Maui. 175; Oahu. ex-
tremely variable, from So in Honolulu
to 200 In Koolau; Kauai, l15. The heav-
lest rainfall for the month was at Ma
hiku. +. Maui 1000 feet elevation, 80 go.
with 1882 in "a hours. At Waiopae. Is
miles distant, no rain for the month.
Mean temperatures: Pepeekeo, Hilo
district. 100 feet elevation, average
maximum. 1914; average minimum,
675; Waimea. Hawaii. 2730 feet eleva-
ton. 1853 and 59.6; Kohala, SCI feet ele-
walton. 1911 and 651; Waiakoa Kula,
Maui 270o elevation, 1871 and ISL: Nahi-
ku, Maui, 1900 eleyatlon, 1875 and eli;
United States Magnetic Observatory,
1874 and 63.S; Eva Mill. so.7 and 64.s.
Mr.. Fleming. at the Magnetic Observ-
atory, reports 3 a. m. dew pit, 61.9: rel
alive humidity. 64.2; 3 p. IN, els and
1872; mean, 6l.6 and I'll; Eva. mean
dew point, go: mean humidity, IS: Ko-
hala, mean dew point. "a. mean hui
nudity. SO.
Earthquake on Hawaii on the 9TH
1880 p. m. also noticed at Honolulu.
Heavy surf LIST to 3rd, 9th, Goth and
2Sth.
The month on the whole uneventful
In the meteorological line.
CURTIS j. LYONS,
Territorial Meteorological.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-05-20

to come and bring a string of flyers
and n baseball team with him Other
prominent horsemen on the big island
are yet to hear from, but a contingent
of them may reasonably be expected.
The Honolulu racing men express
themselves enthusiastically over the
proposition and promise to bring a
number of fast ones over here for the
August races. The Honolulu men even
go further and say that If the big
races are held on Maui July 4, they
Will cut Hilo and come here. How
ever, the Maui association will stand
for Hilo this year and defer our big
racing meet to August u. Next year.
IL our races prove success this year
we may try to capture the July races,
which by a long line of presidents
rightly belongs to us.
Upon hearing the above favorable re-
ports, the association decided to give
the races as PROPOSED at the last meet
ing, the substance of which were pub
lished last week.
Two minor changes were made in the
programs. For the Fourth of July races
the bicycle race was struck out and
the purse added to the foot-race, max
entrance fee, $3.50. In the August races
n change was made in No. g. the pony
race. Instead of a pony race for 500,
polo pony race, polo players to ride,
will be given, for purse of $50. As
a polo team from Honolulu will be
present at that time to play Maui
team. there will probably be several
Honolulu polo ponies in the races SO
that the Maui polo ponies will have to
look well to their laurels.
The executive committee of the as
ISOLATION made brief oral report at
the meeting, concerning the track and
grounds, showing that the work of get
ting ready for the races Is being ener-
getically pushed. Contracts have been
let to repair and whitewash the build
ings and fences, and the work has been
pushed Work Is also being done on
the track, which Is not in bad state
to start with. The track will prob
ably be ready for the flyers by the mid
die of June. II not before, and no efforts
will be spared to put IT in the best OF
condition.
Indications are very fiattering for
good races on the Fourth and better
ones on August ~, and those who are
| interested in such matters, especially
delinquent members who lost all inter
est on account OF laxness in racing
! matters during the past few years, are
cordially and earnestly invited to join
hands with the management and help
to make the races big success.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-05-20
RAINFALL FOR APRIL, 1902.
HAWAII.

bands, and speeches with fireworks are
talked of.
Rev. John =. Erdman, the very bright
and eloquent assistant pastor of Cen
trail Union church, is to spend the
month of June on this island. Mr..
Cruzan has arranged for an exchange
with him for the Sundays June and
. 10. Mr.. Erdman will arrive in Hilo
June and be the guest of Mr. and
Mrs. Cruzan. Mr.. CruZan will sail for
Honolulu on the 9th of June.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman report that they
received excellent financial encourage
ment in Honolulu in behalf of the
plans for charging the Boarding
School. With few more generous
subscriptions the construction of one
building at an early date is assured.
The older children of the Hilo For
eign church Sunday school took a ride
to Puma over the Hilo railroad last
Saturday. The large special car "Hilo'
and one excursion car were filled with
teachers and children. The day was
spent in pleasant spots in the vicinity
OF Green Lake, in which the children
enjoyed swim. The party arrived
in Hilo at 4:30 p. m.
Poon kewai Leung, secretary at the
Chinese Consulate, Honolulu, with
Chang Chow, prominent merchant OF
Honolulu, has been visiting Hilo and
the outer districts. taking in Olaa, the
Volcano and the Kau district as far
as Pahala.
The Hilo band excursion to Puma las,
Sunday was very successful event
Besides the musicians, a large number
of ordinary Hilotes went along, max
Ing up jolly throng. The crowd cap
tured the district of Puma as Mrs. Terry
and her Sunday school had captured II
the day before. The band gave the
principal homes at the Puma plantation
a delightful serenade.
The Hilo Lodge OF Elks at its las,
regular meeting decided to put on an
entertainment early in July that must
be credit to the lodge. A committee
of eight had had the matter under con-
sideration for two weeks and reported
favorably at the last meeting. The
members of the lodge conceded with
the belief of the committee, that action
should begin at once. The work OF
planning and arranging for the show
was placed in the hands of Messrs. c.
n. Prouty George Duncker and j. NJ
Whitehouse.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-05-20
SCIATIC RHEUMATISM CURED
AFTER FOURTEEN YEARS OF
SUFFERING.

Il have been afflicted with sciatic
rheumatism for fourteen years" says
Josh Edgar of Germantown, Cal, u.
$. A. II was able to be around but
constantly suffered. l tried everything
| could hear of and at last was told to
try Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which
i did and was Immediately relieved
and in a short time cured, and / am
happy to say it has not since return
ed Why not use this liniment and
get well? 1t is for sale by all dealers
and druggists. Benson Smith x Co.,
Ltd, agents for Hawaii
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-05-20
MAUI WILL HAVE
GREAT RACE DAY

WAILUKu, May lion Thursday
evening the adjourned meeting OF the
Maui Racing Association was held, to
take further action concerning the pro-
posed races.
From Honolulu and Hilo very encour-
aging reports were received. G. S. Nc
Kenzie. manager of the Volcano sta
bles, Hilo, has expressed his intention
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-05-20

A London balloonist Is collecting the
microbes of the upper air. and has al
ready discovered many hitherto I'M
known germs.
Congress may appropriate 500, 900 for
Martinique relief
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-05-20

Natives whose kraals were recently
burned by Burghers attacked Boer
lager In the vicinity OF Scheeper's Mex
May 5, and killed 80 Beers.
The Frisco mail train was held up
between Jonesboro and Bonneville,
Ark. Four robbers blew up the safe
but got no booty. They are being pur-
sued by bloodhounds.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-05-20

Mrs. Catherine Soffel, who released
the Biddle brothers from the Allegheny
county jail last January, was sentenc-
ed to two years Imprisonment in the
penitentiary for aiding and abetting in
the escape OF prisoners.