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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-06
Real Estate Transfers.

D street southwest between 9Th and 7th
streets-Bridget Sullivan to Jennie P. Sui
Ivan, lot C, square 465; $40.
South Brookland-Edw. A. Muir ct Tx. to
Kathleen Amber. lot 8, block II; $40.
B street southeast between 9th and 9Th
streets-Albert F. Fox, executor. to Geo.
w. F'airbrother, part original lot 8, square
$40; s..
Deanwood Heights-John w. Gregory ct
ux to Ida Mathews, lots IS and IA, block
16; $50.
G street southeast between Sd and 4th
streets-Julian C. Dowell ct ux. to VIM. H.
Bohannon, original lot and part original
lot 8, square 795; So
Jefferson street northwest near M street
Charles S. Mason ct al. to Henrietta Ma
son, life estate in part lots 50 and SO,
square 1893; So
Second street northwest between G and
H streets-Annie B. Jackson ct vir. VIM.
A, to Jeanette M. A. and Mildred e. Jack
son, part lot II, square 500; SO.
Massachusetts avenue northwest between
LIST and I'd streets-Same to same, lot II
and part lot 1S, square 565; SO.
Eleventh street northeast between X
street and Florida avenue-Thomas M.
Haislip ct ux. to trace Teulon, lot 40,
square 956; $40.
X street southwest between Az and 9th
streets-Daniel r. Moore ct TX to Virginia
81 moore, part lOt z, square 4S1, $lO. slr-
ginia B. Moore conveys same property to
Charles F. Clagett; 1000.
Meridian Hill rancis Hufty ct al, trus-
tees, to John A. Muir, lot q, block 3; 81. 800
Buena Vista-Brainard H Warner. trus-
tee, to David B. Wheeler, lots 16 and IL,
block Z: $40.
c street southwest between 9th and 9th
streets-George S. Fraser administrator,
to Harry E. Mitchell. lot 33, square 400;
SO. : =.
E street northeast between I'd and Sd
streets-Anna B. Campbell ct. ux. to
Joshua R: and Mary l., Kelly, lot 49,.
square 1854: $40. q = m
Randle Park-Arthur E. Randle ct ux to
Alice B. Jones, lot 1S. blocks 1: 800.
P street northwest between 18th and 27th
streets-George w: Cropley. trustee. to
square 1862; S.. -,.ba f6
Avalon Heights-violettagG Baker ct vir,
Henry E., to Luther Fuller and VIM. J.
Rich. trustees, lot 3. blocky4; s10,,
First and streets sogthwest-Edward
$16.54O.
Rosedale and Isherwood-Geo. H. Adams
to Geo. M. Jet. part lot g. block %; SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-06
A Nautical Expert Wanted.

The civil service commission has an
nounced that on September 10 an examina-
ton will be held from which certihcation
Will be made to the photographic Office to
I'LL the position of nautical expert at a SAL
AIRY of $1,000. and such other vacancies as
may occur. This examination is open to
ali citizens of the United States who COM
ply with the requirements. Competitors will
be rated without regard to any considera-
ton other than the qualifications shown in
their examination papers. and eligibles will
be certified strictly in accordance with the
civil service law and rules u ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-06
Maximum temperature past twenty-foul
hours SIS; year ago, 49,

hours, So; year ago, 50.
Weather conditions and general forecast
Weather conditions are much less disturb
ed over the western half Of the country,
the weather having generally cleared with
rising pressure and falling temperature.
are still unsettled and showers have con-
tinued generally, though followed by clear
ing weather in the southern upper lake
region.
The weather will be partly cloudy to
cloudy tonight in the middle Atlantic
states and eastern lower lake region with
showers. Showers are also probable to-
night In Kentucky and Tennessee, and
locally in the south Atlantic states.
On Friday the weather will be generally
fair in the east and south.
1t will be cooler in the Ohio valley and
lower lake region, and the eastward move
ment of the northwest high area should
result in pleasant and moderately cool
weather over the east and south after FRI
day morning.
On the middle Atlantic coast fresh easter
iy winds will become variable; on the south
Atlantic coast they will be fresh south
west to northwest: on the east gulf coast
light westerly, becoming variable, and on
the lower lakes fresh south to west
Steamers departing today for European
ports will have fresh to brisk east to north
east winds. with rainy weather to the
Grand Banks
The following heavy precipitation Tin
inches) has been reported during the past
twenty-four hours: keokuk, LIZ; Char
lotte. LOS; Louisville. 1926: Springfield, ILL.,,
LIZ; Davenport, LIS; Sault Sainte Marie
l.o2; Evansville, LOS; Cheraw, s. c., 200;
Quitman. Ga, 1.64; Bowling Green, KY,
1.22.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, 2:55 am and 1:27
pm; high tide. 65S am. and 1884 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, LAO am. and pos
pm.; high tide, 7:40 am and $40 pm.
Records for Twenty Four Hours.
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the twenty four hours beginning
at pm. yesterday:
Thermometer-August s.: PM, IS; 8
pm. 76; IL midnight, 70. August 6: am,
81; am, 81; II noon. 20; pm. TO- Max
imum. 50. at pm. August s. minimum. &C.,
at am. August g.
Barometer-August 8: PM, 1887; 8
pm, 1886; IL midnight. 1894. August 6:
4 am. 1891; am, 1898; noon, 1892; 2
pm, 29.S6.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises. 5:O2 am; sun sets,
Moon sets. 4:25 am. tomorrow.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 500 am.
The City Lights.
:. The city lights and naphtha lamps all
nghted by thirty minutes after sunset; ex-
unguishing begun one hour before sunrise
All arc and incandescent lamps lighted
fifteen minutes after sunset and extfn-
gulshed forty-five minutes before SUNRISE
Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
HARPER'S FERRY. w. Va, August g.
The Potomac is clear and the Shenan doa h
muddy here today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-06
COL. LIPPINCoTT's CASE.
Will Not Be Promoted to Brigadier
General.

Col. Henry Lippincott of the medical de-
partment. who was among those designated
to be appointed a brigadier general and
placed on the retired list, will not be pro.
noted Under the direction of the Presi.
dent those officers to be promoted must
have civil war service O. one year, and Il
was decided that Col. Lippincotts services
as a contract surgeon during the war did
not come within that requirement The
matter was called to the attention of the
War Department and referred to the Presi-
dent who gave directions to have Col LIP
pincotts name taken from the list.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-06
Electric Lights in Berlin.

According to Consul General Guenther al
Frankfort the price Of electric lights IN
Berlin. beginning January l next. will be
reduced 27 per cent-from IS pfennigs to Az
pfennigs OBI cents to 9.5 cents) per kilo-
watt hour-and the price for electric light
in that city will then be cheaper than in
any other large city. This reduction was
made to compete with gas light.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-06

The prisoner, soon to be tried for steal
ing mule, was sitting in his cell in an at
titude of deep detection, when the jailer
opened the door, and a man of most SIMS
ter and forbidding aspect entered
What are you in for, pard?' asked the
prisoner.
I'm the lawyer your friends have en-
gagged to defend you," replied the new
comer.-Chicago Tribune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-06
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
Partly Cloudy Tonight and Friday
Light South to West Winds.

Forecast till pm. Friday-For Mary
land. partly cloudy tonight, showers on the
east coast. Friday fair; light to fresh
south to west winds.
For the District of Columbia, partly
cloudy tonight and Friday; light south to
west winds.
For Virginia. partly cloudy tonight, prob
ably showers in southern portion; cooler
in southeast portion: Friday fair: light to
fresh south to southwest winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-06
no Attend Encampment.

Capt. George H. Estes, jr., Goth Infantry.
has been detailed to attend the encampment
Of the I'd Regiment, National Guard OF
Georgia, at Montgomery. Ala. early In Au-
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FRATERNAL NOTICES.

NASoNIC.-THERE WILL BE SPECIAL MEET
Ing OF Stansbury Lodge. No. "a, F. A A. NJ.
THURSDAY, the 9Th instant, at $40 pm. Work:
E. A. and F. c. degrees. BY order OF the W. N.
1t W. f. NALI.EY, Secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-06
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE.-ALL PERSONS RESIDING WEST OF
9Th st NV. and having been served with Ice by
Mr. J. A. Sheppard. who has been my driver for
the last nine months are hereby respectively and
respectfully warned not to pay any money TO the
said Sheppard any representative of his for ice
served by him previous to August L. 1908, as the
said Shepperd Is no longer in my employ.
V. BALDWIN JOHNSON,
au6-6t 110l r. !.
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COAL.

MOUNTAIN OF IT AT N. CAP. AND @.
Note: Contracts made with my nrm mean GER
tainty Of price and delivery. You still save 20
cents per ton from September price. You are ad-
>ised to do So Remember my ads. last year.
v. BALDWIN JOHNSON, 1IO1 r. I. ave-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-06

SIC. 600 LIFE INSURANCE. 81 90 PER DAY
tl2.0O ACCIDENT INSURANCE $50 PER YEAR
Smaller amounts In proportion. For particulars
write. giving age and address,
WM. B. HARDY, Manager,
<oS La. ave-. Washington. d. @.
Agents wanted in Maryland, Virginia and Dis
trct Of Columbia. fe20-tf a
OFFICES FOR RENT DESIRABLE OFFICE
rooms for rent IN The Evening Star building at
reasonable rates. Light. heat and Janitor sssv.
Ice included ap8-tf
Evening journal., 1903-08-04
NOREMEA HAVE BEEN OBTAINED
Band Concerts in School Green Prove
a Failure-Dr. Andrews Goes
70 Nirqinia.
to Virginia.
Special 70 the Evening Journal.

Special TO the Evening Journal.
New Castle, Aug. 4.-The demand of the
laborers in this city for H.5O per dav
Of cen hours has been granted by Con-
tractor Hugh A. Reilley, of Chester. Pa.
Who has the contract for grading for the
sites Of the Brylgdon Steel Casting Com
pany, and the Baldt Steel Company.
rhirty-two men went TO work yesterday
as laborers.
The band concerts given on the school
green for several weeks past by the di-
recion Of the managers Of the New cas-
tie ard Delaware City Trolley Company
have proved a veritable failure. The two
arc lights, $50 thirty candle power incan-
descent lamps ana the $50 benches will be
removed at once
Dr. John Andrews, who has been prae-
tciag medicine In this city for several
years, will leave tomorrow for Virginia
and viii take charge Of the large farms
Of the DuPonts in that State.
The trustees of the First Presbyterian
Church will meet tomorrow evening in
the lecture room of the church 10 take
action on the resignation of Lewis r
Hushebeck, the sexton, and appoint a
successor.
The Trustees Of the Commons will hold
their regular monthly meeting this even
ing.
city Council win meet this evening in
the mayors office.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Swan are spend
ing ten days in Atlantic City.
Miss Belle Megginson left this morning
Tor Great Neck, New York, where she will
spend ten days with her aunt. Mrs. Will
liam Morrison
Evening journal., 1903-08-04
ChiIdren's Jubilee Day,

Peoples Lac ears every 8 mlnutes.
Evening journal., 1903-08-04

meet any special college requirements.
Note-Music and drawing are re-
quired in each year throughout all Of
the courses.
The General and the Preparatory
courses are each four-year courses; the
Commercial course is a three-year
course.
English is required in each year of
all of the courses and includes gram
mar, composition. recitatons, rhetoric
and English and American literature.
Science includes physiology, physi-
cal geography, physics, chemistry and
biology.
History includes Grecian, Roman and
general history and history OF the
United states.
Mathematics include advanced
arithmetic, algebra, geometry and trig-
onometry.
Commercial studies include writing,
spelling. business arithmetic, business
commercial geography
commercial law, history of trade stem
ography and typewriting. The latter
two to be added whenever the Board
Of Education may deem 1t exDedient
Latin includes whatever may be
elected for any special course.
a course of study to meet the rea-
sonable requirements and growth of
any school must be modified from time
to time for the benefit OF the pupils.
The principal of the High School should
therefore be authorized 70 modify
these courses, by consent of the SUI
perintendent OF schools and the High
School committee TO meet such condi-
tions and exigencies as are not already
provided for.
The list of studies which any pupil
may wish to pursue shall be made upon
blanks provided for that purpose and
shall be approved and signed by the
principal and the parents or guardian.
After some discussion the matter was
held over until next Monday night and
in the meantime the members will be
furnished with q copy of the report.
Notice was given of a proposed
merdment 10 the bylaws of the
board to change the percentages neces- =
sary for arOmOii,n. The amendment
lprcvides that ms rks between 80 ana
loo shall be called honor marks: S. T.
90 excellent: 50 tr SO very good: IS 10
50 good and heiow 40 unsatisfactory.
Pupils IN and above tne tenth primary
grade shall be promoted upon an aver
age Of so on all studi=s exceDt oise ani
10 in that one OF en- examination shE'i
he promoted ON an average Of 20 l's
dor the ruies this amendment nai tn
80 over for two weeks.
Evening journal., 1903-08-04
D. W. sissslle Dead.

d. w. Bisseile, aged 50 years, died at
the home Of his son. No. llO5 West street
on Sunday.
lie was native Of New York State
mills in that State ana also IN Lancaster,
Pa. lie was also prominent in ahe affairs
OF the Presbyterian Church and through
his efforts memorial church was erected
Ia Lancaster. lie leave a wife and seven
grown children, five Of whom live in this
city. Mr.. Bssele had resided IN Whining
ton for twenty-four years.
Evening journal., 1903-08-04
THERE MAY Be CHANGES
At THE HIGH SCHOOL
lc0ntInued lr0m TIrst Page.l

designed especially for the preparation
Of students for literary or classical
courses i'm college.
The following schedule of studies is
presented for your consideration;
FIRST YEAR.
Generals Required-English, Mathe-
matics. Science. Elective-Latin. Ger
man, Manual Training.
Commercial: Required English.
Mathematics Commercial Studies.
Elective - Science, German, Man
ual Training.
College Preparatory: Required- Eng
iish. Mathematics, Latin. Elective -
Science, German, Manual Training.
SECOND YEAR.
General: Required =. English. Math-
ematics. Civics. History. Elective -
Latin. German. Manual Training.
Commercial: Required English
Mathemat cs Civics. Commercial
Studies. Elective-German, Science
Manual Training.
College Preparatory Required-Eng-
lish Mathematics. Latin. Elective
German, scienee. Manual Training.
THIRD YEAR.
General. Required English Sci
ence, History. Elective-Latin, Ger
man. Manual Training.
Commercial. Required English
Science, Commercial Studies. Elective
History. German, Manual Training
College preparatory: Required Eng
lish History, Latin. ElectiVe-Science
German, Manual Training.
FOURTH YEAR.
General: Required-English, History
Science. Reviews. Elective - Latin,
German. Manual Training.
College Preparatory; Electives TO
Evening journal., 1903-08-04

A liquid paste made OF alcohol and
whiting is said to impart very great bril-
liancy to window glass, also removing
specks.
Evening journal., 1903-08-04
Labor pav Picnic.

II has been decided by the Labor Day
committe 20 hold the Labor Day picnic at
shernot Park.
The committee feel highly pleased at
the outlook for Labor Day OF this year.
as the street demonstration IN the morn
ing promises to eclipse anything hereto
fore taking place IN Delaware
Evening journal., 1903-08-04
Mayor Bird Sued.

Notice has been served on Mayor c. ID.
Bird TO appear IN Magistrate Hollis count
ON Saturday and answer a suit against
the city. Fell and Joseph the coal deal
ers, are suing for So for storage on
coal. When the city was purchasing coal
for the poor twenty ton were left I'm the
yard and the firm wants the room and
also money for storage.
Evening journal., 1903-08-04
HELP WANTED

WANTED-Girl for light housework
Apply ar South Claymont Street.
a4-4t
Evening journal., 1903-08-04
Killed bv FalIinn Tree.

Dover, Aug. awhile he was cutting
timber ON the farm Of Andrew Holden,
James Harris, colored, was instantly
killed by a falling limb. lie had just
begua TO cut down tree when the branch
fell upon him.
Evening journal., 1903-08-04
WATER DEPARTMENT,

5. Z. COR. KING AND sixth SIS
Owners Of properties desiring Water
Meters to be placed in their premises car
obtain application blanks at this office.
This Is the season OF the year TO have
Water Meters put in. Information cheer
fully given at the office OF by telephone
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
Evening journal., 1903-08-04
EDUCATIONAL.
FRIENDS SCHOOL
Fourth and West Streets,
Wilmington, Delaware.

a high-grade preparatory school, fitting
for either College or Business. Fourteen
teachers. Excellent equipment Thor
ough instruction. High School, Grammar
School, Primary and kindergarten depart
ments. Scientific, Latin-Scientihc, Lit
erary and Classical Courses. Graduates
entered on certificate in all leading
colleges. transportation provided for
the smaller children. Fall term
begins Ninth Month (Sept. I4th. Office
open on and after Eighth Month (Aug.
81. For illustrated catalogue address
Herschel A. Norris. A. M, Principal.
Evening journal., 1903-08-04
Tuesday, August IIth.

\ A Gala Day for the Young Folks.
A feature of the day win be "a
chorus Of several thousand voices,
under the leadership Of Prof. Glow
ard. The chorus is now being or
eanized. and every child forwarding
a list of 25 children in his or her
neighborhood to the director Of the
Chidren's Day Celebration at Bran
dywine Springs Park, will be given
an Organizers Card, which will en-
title the holder to one free visit to
every amusement feature in the park
on that date. Send in your lists to-
day.
Evening journal., 1903-08-04

4 hope" said the Sunday school
teacher to a new pupil. that your
father and mother are good Chris
tians"
MA is" replied the observing young
ster and pa used to be, but l guess
he's a little out Of practice now"
"Our sexton was married the other
day"
Il suppose he went and tolled the
bell"
Not exactly. He simply gave the
belle a ring"
Evening journal., 1903-08-04

A boon to travellers. DR.. Fowler's
Extract OF Wild Strawberry. Cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, seasicKness, nau-
sea Pleasant TO take. Perfectly
harmless.
Evening journal., 1903-08-04

Three-sevenths Of the total Colonial ter
ritory Of the world, Egypt and the soudan
included, belongs to Great Britain.
Evening journal., 1903-08-04
FOR RENT.
NOTICES.

NOTICE is hereby given that an State
p licenses and tax due and not paid on or
before the 30th day OF August. 1903. there
will be 25 per cent. added thereto. in ac-
ccrdance with section 6. chapter IS. Re
vised Code. Laws OF Delaware.
WINFIELD S. QUIGLEY.
Clerk OF the Peace New Castle county
Wilmington, Del, July 81. 1903. a1-lm.
Evening journal., 1903-08-04

Read the Evening Journal.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-15
RElcHsTAe RESUMES.
Chnd Labor aud Arbitration Measures
wni ue introduced

child Labor aud Arbitration Measures
wni Be introduced
Berlin. Jan. 1.-THE relchstag re
sumod rs sessions Tuesday. 'hc gov
erument presenting the budget and the
auditors statement Of the treasury ae-
counts Vicious resolutions respecting
the customs Administration were oner.
ed. Baron Heyl W Herrlnsheim. re-
ported upon the conclusions arrived az
by the committee appoInted TO inquire
into the steps 70 be taken to encourage
tobacco culture In Germany. IN view
OF the fact that the new tariff bill
does not provide FOR increased duties
on tobacco. the committee advocated a
revision OF internal legislation In the
interest OF the peasant growers.
The session will be almost exclusive
ly occupied-with the discussion OF the
budget.
The government will Introduce two
new measures, one for the protection
OF child labor and another for organ
lzlng mercantile courts OF arbitration
between employers and employees.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-15
SPRINGER ADDRESS
President Of Livestock ASSOCIATION
Uses Plain Words.
MEMORIALS ARE SENT
Congress u Requested 10 Take I'm.
mediate Action on Matters Of
Infinite Importance 20 the
Cattle Interests.

Kansas City. Jan it-President
springer's attack upon the beef trust,
so-called. and the passage Of memoir
tails 10 congress urging that laws for
the betterment Of the livestock con
ditions be- enacted. we're the features
OF the FIRST Jays session OF the sixth
annual convention of the National
Livestock association. President
Springer after declaring that The
American stockmen proposes 10 take
care Of himself" served notice that
those interests must receive protec.
tion from the congress of the United
States Just as long as the finished prod.
ucts made from our raw materials are
heavily protected ="
One memorial. which was telegraph.
ed 10 Senator FRYE. was as follows:
Your petitioners. the National Live.
stock association n the United States
representing the feeders and handlers
of livestock In the United States. De.
sire through you 10 call the attention
OF the senate 20 house resolution 1899.
q bin which provides the secretary Of
agriculture with authority TO pre-
vent tho snread - Contagious disease
m me United States and 10 establish
rules and regulations for the inspee
tion of livestock 10 De transported
through the Uuited States. and us pc.
utioners would respectfully report that
there is an immediate and imperative
necessity for tn passage of this law
We would therefore urge the senate 70
consider this bin 40 as carly date a.
possible and we respectfully request
that the said bili De- enacted into Law.
Another memorial was addressed Ia
Chairman Payne of the ways aud
means committee of the house ard
urged that the GrosvenOr anti-shoddy
bill. now being held up In committee
be reported al once.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-15

Berlin. Jan. 1i-First Lieutenant
Won Longerke OF thesGerman cruiser
Vneta. whose death N board the pas
sengcr steamer Hhpanla before her
arrival AZ Rremcrhayen. was reported
on SATURDAY. last. committed suicide
According 10 the Official report he shot
himself with revolver In his state
room A rumor circulated is that the
lieutenant lost Official favor because
he sank the Venezuelan vessels cap
turrd at LaGuayra and that he was
ordered home on that account.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-15

Tcxarkana. Tex. Jan. 1.-The Iris.
sell. drummer who made this terri.
tory for several years In the carly
nineties as the representative OF an
eastern house. was found dcnd In his
room at thc Hucklns house Tuesday
afternoon With his throat cut and the
veins OF BIS wrists cut open lie did
the awful work. leaving a note.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-15

Washington. Jan li.--A bnl intro
ducod In the house by Representative
Burleson OF Texas provides Tor the
collection OF statistical Information
relative TO cotton and wheat, and pro
videa for tax of one mill on eacn
bale Of cotton and one.fortleth OF one
mill on each bushol Of wheat 20 defray
the expenses OF such collection.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-15
Excitement at Terrell.

Terrell. Tex. Jan. i4.-Great excite
ment was caused here by the report
that a white man had crlmlnally as.
saulted ll-yearold white girl A
crowd gathered and there were threats
OF lynchlng The officers made an ar
rest and hurried the party out OF town
for safety.