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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25

! Miss Hortense Ctrtin4 and Dr. William c.
Sparks were married Monday by the Rev.
Donald Macleod at high noon. The bride,
a graceful brunette, wore a golden brown
cloth suit and carried BRIDES roses The
ceremony was witnessed by the immediate
family and few friends Of the contracting
parties. Later repast was served. DIR.
and Mrs. Sparks will be at home to their
friends after the 18th Of March at 1928 Sth
street. - 81 -ss,t - - .,5.s-..s .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-06
TAKES HIS OWN LIFE.
Harry W. Blair, Former Washington
MAN, Commits Suicide in New oYrk.

Harry w. Blair cripple, in New York,
said to have been employed as hotel clerk
III this city not long ago. committed suicide
in New York city yesterday morning by
taking carbolic acid. He was in the Royal
restaurant, at Broadway and 43d street,
about o'clock in the morning, when he
swallowed the fatal dose. The body was
identified by papers found in the pockets of
the mans clothing. 1t Is stated that Blair
was a relative of Blanche Bates, the ac-
tress. Magistrate Glammer had been in
terested in the young man subsequent to
his arrival in New York. During the past
five months Blair worked as a clerk In the
law office Of Bostwick, Marcel & Bates at
No. 10 William street. Inquiry at a num-
Der Of local hotels failed to elicit any tnfor-
nation concerning him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-06
LOCAL PASTOR DEAD
REV. IRA w. KIMMEL VICTIM OF
APPENDICITIS.
Funeral With Masonic Honors Tomor-
row Afternoon-Interme
at Somerset, Pa.

Rev Ira w. Kimmel for the past three
years pastor of the Whitney Avenue Chris
tan Church, died last evening at S:i5
o'clock at Garfield Hospital. Death fol-
lowed an operation for appendicitis per-
formed earlier in the day. The deceased
was taken i'll on Monday, his condition be-
ing such that he was taken to the hospital
Tuesday. He failed to improve, however.
and 1t was decided to perform an operation.
Funeral services over the remains will be
held at the chapel, Whitney avenue and 7th
street, tomorrow afternoon. At o'clock
services for the children VIII be held. con-
Quoted by MIR. w. H. Schell. a member OF
the church board followed at o'clock by
services for the adults, conducted by DIR.
F. d. Power Masonic ceremonies will take
place at o'clock. The remains will be
taken to Somerset, Pa, the birthplace OF
DR.. Kimmel, for interment.
DR.. Kimmel had been pastor of Whitney
Avenue Church since its organization, three
years ago. When he was called to the pas
torate the membership was about fifteen.
and under his successful management tn
number was increased to over 200. During
MS passionate the attendance at the Sunday
school has also increased from small be-
ginning until now ii numbers over 300 He
was a man of strong personality and very
pronounced convictions, broad generous
and Christian in all his principles and
work. He was earnest and vigorous
preacher. especially happy in dealing with
children and young people. DR.. Kimmei
had In project the building of addition
to his church in the erection of a hall for
the training and use of young people. He
preached last Sunday with unusual elo-
quence and power. and he then announced
to the congregation that the hall must tie
built, saying that he might not be alive to
see 1t, but that 1t must be completed for
the children.
DR.. Kimmel was a native of Somerset,
Pa, and was forty-five years of age He
graduated from Bethany College West Vir-
ginfa, in 1895. He was in the pastorate at
Roanoke and Matthews Court House, Va.
and later at North Yakima. Wash He was
a member Of the Missionary Society of the
Christian Church for Delaware, the District
of Columbia and Maryland.
DR.. kfmmel had no relatives in Washing
ton. He resided at the Stratford Hotel He
had two brothers. one living in Indiana and
one In Somerset, Pa, and two sisters one
living at Dayton. Ohio. and one at Pits
burg, Pa.
The deceased was a member Of the Sons
OF the Revolution and a member of the
RFightwood Commandery, Knights Tenn
plar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-06

specially ask that / be granted leave of
absence for twenty days from the 18th in
slant. ~ = as.t
Permit me tootake this opportunity to
express mybgrateful appreciation of the
kind conSidsra ton accorded me by your
honorable jbeardssand to assure you that L
sever our official relations with great re-
greet \ s5tt ,-s
the name of William T. Belt, the senior
assistant CHIEF engineer of this department.
to whose earneStIsuppOrt whatever success
has been mine as the executive head of the
department has been largely due"
Chief Dutt0n will take occas sion durtnp
his leave Of absence to prepare the annual
report Of thel department.
Chisf D9tton's Successor.
Senior Assistant Chief Engineer William
T. Belt, who Wal succeed Chief: Dutton.
was born in the District Of Columbia oc-
tober Is, 1916. and has been connected with
the fire department of the District since
he was sixteen years of age At that age
he Joined the Franklin Fire Company,
which formed one of the companies that
composed the volunteer fire department.
Upon the organization of the paid fire de-
partment he was appointed a member. and
has been connected with 1t, of and on, ever
since its organization. He served in every
position in the fire department, from pri-
vate to ch1eI engineer. His promotions
were made on account Of his efficiency and
faithfulness to duty. On May /. 1886. he
was made acting foreman, and May Is of
the same year his promotion was made per-
manent. June 1, 1887. he was promoted to
acting assistant chief engineer. and re-
manned as such until June 1. 1888, when
the position was made permanent by an
act of Congress. In 1850 he was made act
ing assistant chief engineer. and was pro-
NOTED to second assistant chief engineer.
and remained as such until 1894. when he
was promoted to the position of first as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-06
Low Places to Be Raised.

The low portion Of the Potomac Park
which was redeemed from the Potomac by
raising 1t with earth pumped from the bot
tom OF the river, is. it is stated, to be still
further raised by the dumping on it of
much Of the earth which will be taken
from the tunnels to be dug under Capitol
Hill on the new scheme for railway i'm
provement The plans as arranged pro-
vide for the dumping of the excayated
earth upon cars. which will run on side
tracks upon the fats to the point where the
cars are to unload, and then the All will
be made. Preparations are now being
made for the laying of the side track
from the bridge through the park
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-06
Outing Fund Grows.

The following additional contributions to
the outing fund for poor children and their
mothers have been received: Previously
acknowledged, $628.43 Fannie T. Scott, So:
Ida T. Thurston, 81: A. s. Pratt & Sons. So:
Mrs. r. Ross Perry, So; DR.. w. c. Wood
ward, 50; Miss M. E. Wood. 81; Miss Clara
Burroughs, ST. George Bruce Cortelyou, IS;
Cuno H. Rudolph. $40; H. C. Sheridan, So;
]. X. F.. $3.50; c. Dew. s.; I. w. c., 81;
Mary E. Morgan, So; Byron s. Adams, So;
Mary K. Emery. IS; A Friend. So; John B..
Larner, So; T. H. L., 81; Miss Alice Ives
Gilman, So; A. B. Richardson, So; Ethel
Dallas Horstman, $40; J. C. Hoyt. 81: E. P
Lincoln, 81; Saks & Co., $40: C. C. Cole, So;
e. E. Stevens, So; George Truesdell, IS;
Elizabeth H. Gurley, 81; Henrietta B. HUFF
So; Joseph Strasburger. IS: Bryan H. Stick
ney, 81; Miss M. E. Oliver. IS: Miss Samp-
son, IS: Charles E. Gross. So; John w.
Foster, So; Bishop Henry Y. Satterlee, IS;
H. G. Jacobs, So; A. w. F., $40; M. NJ. s..
81; Mrs. H. H. 8. Dodge. So. Total, 1913. 93
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-06
ACCIDENTAL DEATH.
Asbury N. Thompson Suffocated by
Illuminating Gas.

Asbury N. Thompson died about 1880
O'Clock last night while being taken to the
Homeopathic Hospital in the police am
bulance from the effects of Illuminating
gas the man had inhaled while In his
room at 715 9th street northwest. All the
circumstances attending the affair indi-
Gated that Mr.. Thompson had left the gas
turned on accidentally. and the coroner
quickly reached that conclusion. A certif-
cate of accidental death was given and rel
atives took charge of the body for inter-
ment.
The deceased was about sixty years old
and was native of this city. He had been
employed clerk in the War Depart
ment for about forty years. and was well
known in official circles. Late yesterday
afternoon he returned to his room, and
about 10 O'Clock others in the house de-
tected the odor of gas and made an in
vestigation. The ambulance was sum-
moned and the dying man was removed to
the hospital as stated. Upon reaching the
hospital the doctors found that life was
extinct and the body was ordered to be
removed to the morgue.
The deceased leaves q widow and several
grown children. His funeral win probably
take place Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-06
DEPUTY MARSHAL FINED.
Give Notice Of an Appeal to
Higher Court.

Judge Kimball of the Police Court today
decided that Virgil G. Williams, deputy
United States marshal, was guilty of a
charge Of violating a clause in the police
regulations by obstructfng the sidewalk
on 23d street northwest with furniture. He
imposed a fine of IS. and Attorneys c. c.
Cole and w. M. Williams, counsel for the
defendant, gave notice of their intention
to take appeal to the Court Of Appeals.
The charge was brought against Williams
by Policeman A. D. Evans, who complain
ed that Williams recently dispossessed a
party at S17 23d street northwest under a
writ issued by Justice of the Peace Bundy.
and that the furniture was placed the
sidewalk in such manner as to obstruct
the passageway.
The defense contended that although the
furniture was placed on the sidewalk Will
Hams was acting In his official capacity,
and Is not liable for violating the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-06
CHIEF bBTTON RESIGNS
Sewers His Connection With
Fire Department.
HIS NEW POSITION
HAS BEEN APPOINTED DEPUTY
RECORDER OF DEEDS.
Assistant Chief Engineer Belt is His
Successor Changes to
Be Made Later.

Chief Engineer Robert William Dutton
of the District fire department. who was
yesterday appointed deputy recorder OF
deeds. today rendered his resignation to
the Commissioners. Mr.. Dutton recon-
mended as his successor the present senior
assistant chief engineer Of the department,
Mr. William T. Belt, and the Commission
ers have approved the suggestion. Chief
Dutton has left to the Commissioners and
to Chief Belt the changes to be made
among the assistant chiefs.
The general understanding is that the
present second assistant chief, Frank j..
Wagner, who is stationed at No. chemical
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-06

company, on D street near 18th street
northwest. will become first assistant chief
A. ]. Sullivan. the present third assistant
chief, stationed at truck B, New Hamp-
shire avenue and street northwest, Will
become second assistant chief.
There is question as to just who will be
appointed to be third assistant chief. At
the present time there are two fOremen in
the department. acting as assistant chief
engineers and the choice will be between
these officers. James Keliher, first acting
assistant chief,3 is stationed at truck A,
North Capitol street between B and &
streets, while John Sherman, designated
second acting assistant chief. is sta
toned at truck D. New York avenue and
M street northwest. Mr.. keliher is senior
ing assistant chtef&but Mr.. Sherman Is
senior to keiiher in point Of service and
stands No. l on the list Of foremen. Kell-
her was appointed to command of a bat
talon. before Nj, Sherman. as it was un-
derstood department headquarters he
was averse to buggy duty" Since Mr..
Sherman was appointed second acting as
sistant he has liked the duty, however, and
is anxious to serve as assistant chief.
His Formal Resignation.
Chief Dutton is severing his connection
with the fire department with much regret.
He and Senior Assistant Chief Belt, who
has had charge of the fire fighting brigade,
have worked together IN striking harmony,
and there has never been anything APP
preaching conflict of opinion. Mr.. Dutton
accredits whatever share of success that
has come to his administration to the earn
est support given him by Chief Belt and
the men under his command. The chief
engineer so expresses himself in his letter
of resignation to the Commissioners, in
which he says:
II have the honor to herewith tender my
resignation with the request that it be &C
cepted to take effect June 80. 1903, and re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-06
Charged With Theft of So,

Glide Bateman Clancy. twenty-six years
old, was arrested by Detectives Helan and
McNamee last night. Clancy, who was
formerly in the employ Of ]. L. Loose,
florist, at 18th and F streets northwest, is
accused of appropriating to his own use a
which he collected for his employer. In
the Police Court this morning he was held
in 500 bond to await action by the grand
Jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-06
elf they're Rich's Shoes
they're proper"
Ten-one F-Cor. 10th.
Entire building-'phone ''one-fifty."

The sweet girl graduate"
and the ''boy' as well-has
been much in evidence dur
ing the past week. The de-
mand for footwear for wear
at the exercises has kept us
extremely busy. Particular
people recognize the ex-
clusiveness and distinctive
ness of Our fashions and
come here knowing that
they cannot do so well else
where.
The new effects in Ok
fords are so varied as to pre-
clude an adequate descrip-
ton in cold type. All the
clever conceptions of
Americas foremost design
ers are here-the fash
ions on which the elite of the
metropolis have set their
seal of approval. Distinc-
tive amongst the many styles =
are the new dead. fiat
crooked lasts, finished, OF
course, in many effects.
The many outdoor sports
which are revived simuIta-
neously with the opening of
summer necessitate a renew
ed supply of footwear, and
the stock here embraces
every correct novelty IN
footwear for wear at golhng,
riding, tennis playing, au-
tomobiling, etc.
Brides to be can settle the
question of footwear for the
entire trousseaux in a few
minutes here. Participants
of the most notable we'd
dings of past two weeks Sc
cured their footwear here.
All the required footwear
for the summer outing is
ready.
B. Rich's Sons,
Ten-one F-COr. 10th.
Entire building-'phone lone fifty"
IT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-06
Railway Made Defendant.

Proceedings at law to recover damages in
the sum of 5000 were instituted today by
Rozier C. Sampsell. through Attorneys
Smith Thompson. jr.. and c. T. Hendler,
against the Capital Traction Company. 1t
is alleged that March last, the plaintiff
was wrongfully, elected from car of the
defendant, thrown violently upon a road
way and painfully injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-06
"The Filigree Ball"

A full and true account of the solution of
the mystery concerning the Jeffrey Moore
affair, by Anna Katherine Green author of
The Leavenworth Case will appear as a
daily serial In The Evening Star, beginning
Saturday, June 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-06
When Baby
is Chafed
there is nothing that will bring re-
lief and healing as pleasantly and
quickly as
Zerma=Cura
MediCated Powder

Nearly all-if not all-of the talcum powders. even
those best known. simply toilet powders pos
sessng Iittle or no medicinal value.
ZEMA-CURA Medicatead Powder Is not only ex-
ccllent for toilet use, but II contains medic nal
properties that found In no other powder.
ZEMA-CURA Medicdted Powder Is cooling and
soothing TO the irritated skin. Mothers find 1t alb
solutely the best powder to use on babies. 1t not
only cools and soothes-but II HEALS and CURES.
ZEMACURA Medicated Powder be sprinkled
dry just the ordinary talcum powder, or
many mother. have found that by first applying
pure vasellne and then the powder. the little suf
ferers skin is more promptly healed
Price. 25c. per box.
ZEMACURA MedIcated Powder will often cure
plmples the face and similar Affections, but fol
Eczema and other skin diseases the powder should
be used In connection with ZEMA-CURA Liquid
which Is applied externally. The zema -Cura Co,
Z West 22d St. New York.
WILLIAMS DRUG STORE, 9th and F SITS. NV
STEVENS PHARMACY. Penn. and 9th st.
AFFLD,K'S DRUG STORE. 1920 Penn. ave.
HENRY EVANS 922 F ST NV
THOMAS II. ATKINSON. 18th and C SITS. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-06
Who Killed Veronica Moorep

If you would know you must read 1.-THE
Filigree Ball." which begins in The Even
ing Star next Saturday as a daily serial
1t is q detective story of thrilling interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-06

BE HONEST. FUIL-NOT OF WHISKY BUT
resources; prove all things; be scientific John
SON did. Address T. 0. Box 131-'stanps'
Washington, D. G.. It,
@@ An STRIKE BREWING. ORDER
HUI II IAN NOW. SUMMER PRICES.
UWNll VIM. j. ZEH,
je5-tf,5 702 nth ST. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-06

.OWE NO MAN A PENNY" HAVE NO RUB
bish about your ''homes' In your mind"
Clean up body and soul. did 1t, you can. 10
cts for ans. TOM JOHNSON. P o. Box 131. IT.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-09-15
Sc eSta inVGSti-
gandO en- Newark
Gl tTagiCO aCCidGnte de un trolley
en- que pGrGCi0TOn nuGVe nj
nos,
SietG miIIOnariOS fuerOn IIeYa.
dos a los tribunaIGS.
Varias muChachas que Sc sal
varon declararon en- ell celebre
proCeSo.

Siete millonarios que representa-
cerca de medic billion de dollars, SEN
taronse en- ell banquillo de los acusados
en- la Corte del Condado Essex. Ne
wark, Estados Unidos, bajo proceso,
por la muerte de nueve escolares.
Estos chicos perdieron la vida al
cruzar en- uno de los trolleys de la
ciudad, la Avenida Clifton.
Todos los que han sido llevados de-
lante del Jurado, son acusados de te-
ner responsabilidad criminal por La
tragedia
Dicha tragedia sucedi6 en- una ma
mana dc Febrero, yendo un trolley
cargado de muchachos y muchachas,
del High School.
Habfa nevada mucho y L consecuen-
cia de este, un tren express, que cru
zaba la Avenida Clifton, no pudo hacer
la parada se1alada por las ordenanzas,
meti6ndose en- la AVenida toda yelo-
cidad.
El trolley, que llevaba gran n1mero
de pasajeros, dentro y en- las dos pla
taformas, chco6 con ell expreso, siendo
lanzado en- el retroceso, & gran dis
tancia.
ALI perecleron nueVe JoYenes del
High School.
Examinado ell dep6sito de arena del
express, estaba 6sta, helada, fernando
una pasta, no habIa podido caer en- la
via, para hacer mejor la adherencia y
poder parar al express.
Los siete millonarios, son duenos de
la companfa del trolley de la del ex-
press y han sido llevados los tribu-
males, por que con anticipation este
Sc les habla pedido un arreglo en- este
asunto, del cruce, porque Sc temia un
dfa L otro sucediese 10 que al fin ocu-
rri6.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-09-15
la PALABRA DE HONOR.

Cuanto Sc alegra aquel que en-
cuentra 4 un hombre que cumple
10 Ofrecido, y cosas que resulten ser
10 que pretenden. A todos nos re-
pugna ell ser engafiados, especial
mente cuando ell engaflo es inten-
cional Esto duele mas que Ia
pGrjida de dinero que puede cons
titUir parte de la ofensa. Pero no
to1os los hombres mienten, aunque
a7I 10 dijo David en- un momento
lie violencia, pues 81 asi fuera, la
sociedad seria un impossible. To-
do cl mundo sabe que ell comercio
cstI basado sobre el crGdito y la
b1yna r.. MilIones Sc compran
yenlen cada dia, sin mas constan-
Ci1 QIo las promesas de hombres,
10 csaritas sino simplemente ver-
bales. A menudo Sc dice que las
Bolsas son nidos de tahdres, Y sin
embargo, en- ninguna parte Sc cum
pie meiOr una promesa. Por 10
uismo, cuando nosotros airmamos
Qlo el efcaz remedio denominado
PREPARATION DE WAMPOLE
JANIS eagafa 4 cualquiera que q
ella ha acudido con la esperanto de
cncontrar aliyio y curaci6n, tenemos
larccho 4 ser ereidos. Esta afrma-
Ion Sc funda en- 10 que ell remedio
al oho en- tiempos pasados, en-
IN sl1 ndmero de bien justifcados
2ayos. Solo Sc le recomienda como
produciendo los resultados para los
cualcS ha sido elaborada Para los
casos dc E5cr6fula, Anemia, Alec
clones dc Ia Sangre, la Garganta,
los Pulmones y Debilidad General,
05cse este rcmedio sin perdida de
tempo. Es tan sabrosa como Ia
njel y contiene los principles nutri-
tiyos y curativos del Aceite de Hi
gtdO de Bacalao Puro, combinados
con Jarabe de Hipofosftos Com
puesto, Extractos de Malta Y Cere-
20 Silvestre. Gel Sr. General Mi
guel Molina, de Buenos Aires, dice:
Tengo el mayor placer de confrmar
los resultados satisfactorios obteni-
dos con la Preparation de Wampole
en- varios miembros de mi familia
adenas de su efcacia, reune la ven
taja de ser muy agradable al pala-
dar. JHe Venta en- todas las Boticae
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-09-15
IMPROBA LABOR

Con motivo de saIir hoy para los
Estados Unidos ell vapor ~Coamoo que
Ina de conducir los pedidos de tabaco
que de ALI Sc hicieron, anoche trabaja
ron hasta hora avanzada, los opera
rios de la fdbrica ala Colectiva2.
Por ell extra de trabaio Sc les dara
una gratifcaci6n 4 aquelIos que Sc
cundando los intereses de la fdbrica
asistieron.
FL hecho en- 81, encicrra un estimulo
para ambas parties.
El obrero, que CANA un jornal mas
4 costa de su sudor y de su descanso y
de la fabrica, que no solo cumple com,
promises contraidos, sino que tambi6n
adquiere mayor cr6dito.
Celebramos la buena ammonia que
debe existir entire los patronos y los
Obreros.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-09-15
JUAN SANTIAGO

Sc encuentra en- esta Ciudad el in
dustrial cuyo nombre sirve de epfgrafe
& cstas lfneas.
Hombre honrado, laborioso inteI-
gente, donde quiera que yaya Sc levan-
tara.
Ha trasladado 4 Guayama, su fabri-
ca de aguas carbonatadas instalara
en- dicha poblaci6n un cafe al estilo
moderno, anexo la fabrica de Ii
monadas.
Ha venido 4 San Juan con obieto de
trasladar los aparadores y demas efec-
tos que tenfa en- su establecimiento
<La Naquita Negra.
Deseamos al Sr. Santiago ell meior
6xito en- sus industrias.