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Evening star., 1903-07-15
The Improvement of Daniels Road.
To the Editor Of The Evening Start

To the Editor OF Inc Evening oseAt
In a report published In your paper last
Saturday signed by Morris Hacker, acting
superintendent of county roads, he states.
Notwithstanding the petition of M. J. Smith
and other taxpayers praying the improve
ment of Daniefs road. that lit is believed
at this time the Importance of this thor
oughfare is not sufficient to warrant rec
ommendation to Congress for an appropria-
ton for the purpose named, and, further,
that a practical roadway now exists in this
general direction and is thought to answer
every necessary purpose. On the same
page of your paper Col. Biddle reports as
to a request of taxpayers to improve an
other old highway that there are mot suf-
ficient funds"
Our landowners are now getting accuS-
toned to these stereOtyped replies to their
requests If we ask for funds for improve
ment of these old highways to make them
so that they can be used with safety to life
and property we get the, above report
quoted from Hacker. Consequently these
old and important roads remain in the same
cond. ton that they were many years ago,
unless perchance some prominent and inf1u-
ential person with pull" SO to speak,
happens to purchase land along the line
thereof.
Then and then alone, rock Of supreme
quality, so fine, pure, so admirable In
every way, is imported for miles on the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad to Takoma;
Evening star., 1903-07-15
Anacostia and Vicinity.

Bent amin Higdon. colored. seventy years
old. who lived on Howard avenue. Hillsdale.
died suddenly yesterday from what is said
to have been a stroke Of apoplexy. A ply
sician was summoned. and he arrived be-
fore death ensued. The deceased is sur
vived by a widow and family.
Mamie Anderson. colored resident of
the city. accompanied a colored man to
Hillsdale yesterday evening. and it was not
long before the two became engaged in a
desperate encounter on Nichols avenue. The
woman was knocked down. her clothing
was injured and her face cut. officer Lus-
by reached the scene in time to arrest Nan
ME- but her companion made his escape
for the time being. He is said to be known
to the police.
A lawn party was given last evening on
the lawns surrounding the residence of Mr..
Evening star., 1903-07-15
Good Templars in Session.

The second regular meeting Of Faith
Lodge, No. IA, of the Independent Order of
Good Templars. was held last evening in
Odd Fellows Hall, 3lst street, Miss Maude
Richardson, chief templar. presided. The
chair gave fraternal greetings to visitors
from Perseverance, Silver Star and Mime
haha lodges. OF the Grand Lodge officers
there were present Grand Templar Russell,
the grand superintendent, Mrs. Narrower;
Grand Secretary Bryson and Assistant
Grand Secretary Herbert Bryson. The
record Of the proceedings of the institution
of the lodge. as made by the grand secre-
tary. was read by that officer. At the con-
clusion Of routine business a drill in the
marshars march was had. conducted by the
grand templar Miss Greaves presided at
the organ.
The program, Mrs. Dugan chairman of
the committee, included brief addresses
upon How to Build Up the Lodge" by
Messrs. Smith and LenZ and Mrs. Belt and
Mrs. Waters, and an extended description
and contrast of conditions in America and
Europe as these relate to temperance work
and temperance workers. by Mr.. Bryson.
He spoke from the standpoint of personal
experience in both countries.
The chief templar announced the chair
men of several committees to serve during
the first quarter.
Evening star., 1903-07-15

tuncture the sheriff asked that the hearing
be adjourned until tomorrow. He said he
desired to produce additional testimony and
he also wanted to have States Attorney
Levin present
Objection was made to a postponement by
Attorney Calvert. who said that such a
proceeding was unheard of. In support Of
his motion to discharge the defendants he
arraigned the county officers and told of the
manner in which his clients had been
driven over the road SO many miles without
an opportunity to consult friends or notify
their families of their whereabouts.
Under the conditions presented by the
officers the magistrate said he could do
nothing but discharge the defendants. At
torney Calvert managed to get an 1ncom-
ing express train stopped at Bowie. and
the dozen men. who had had such an un-
usual experience. arrived homo about 4
o'clock this morning.
Sheriff's Party Loses Itself.
The raid of yesterday was arranged by
Sheriff Hardisty after a consultation with
States Attorney Levin and Judge Merrick.
The sheriff selected his two sons, John and
Lee Hardisty; his nephew, Richard Har-
disty; Edward Benton, Lee MuHigan and
another resident Of the county to act as his
deputies They came to this city yesterday
morning and arranged the minor details of
the raid. Buses were obtained from Lit
tlefield G. Alvord 8 stable and an early start
was made In order TO reach WILDWOOD about
$3.50 o'clock, when the crowd would prob
ably be the largest. The drive was long
and hard one, besides which the raiding
party got lost in the woods For fully one
hour they were unable to find their way to
the resort, where odds were being laid on
the ponies at Brighton Beach, Washington
Park, St. Louis and Fort Erie. On account
of the heavy road and long delay it was,
as stated. about o'clock when the pool
room was reached. Considerable time was
after
about dark when the party of officers and
prisoners reached Hyattsville. From Hy-
attsville to Landover the trip was necessari-
ly a slow one, as the drivers were not ac-
Quainted with the roads.
After the raid had been made Sheriff
Hardisty told Star reporter that the pool
room will not be permitted to run and that
he will raid it every day, if necessary.
Evening star., 1903-07-15
STRUCK AT GOVERNOR.
Member of Arkansas Supreme Court
Resented Implication.

dispatch from Little Rock, Ark, last
night says: Gov. JEFF Davis and Judge Car
roll ID. Wood resumed their joint guberna-
torial canvass at Hampton Calhoun coun-
ty, last night. Gov. Davis opened the dis
cussion and spoke for two hours His
speech was along his usual line, except that
he was more severe than ever before in his
attacks upon the supreme court.
He was among q Davis crowd, In a Davis
stronghold. and did not lose the oppor-
tunlty to make il unpleasant for his oppo-
nent. Judge Wood spoke for one and a
half hours along the line he adopted al the
outset of the campaign. and was followed
by Governor Davis in half hour rejoinder
1t was in this speech that the governor be-
came violent in his arraignment Of the SUI
preme court. In effect he said the court was
corrupt
Judge Wood took exception to this and
warned Gov. Davis not to repeat the state
ment. The latter did So when Judge Wood
caught the governor by the collar and
struck at him. Bystanders Immediately in
terfered and prevented further fighting.
Gov. Davis then concluded his speech and
said that he had not intended TO reflect
upon Judge Woods honor. Judge Wood ac-
cepted the governors statement and the in
Cident was closed
Evening star., 1903-07-15
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
Rabbitt-oliver Nuptials - Meeting Of
Orphans Court-Personal.
Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE. Md, July IA. 1903.
At II o'clock this merning MisssBessie
May Rabbit daughter of Mr.. Edward
Rabbit, prominent farmer of the vicinity
of Aspen this county. and Dr. James Harry
Oliver of Bedington w. Va. were married
by Rev. w. F. Locke. pastor Of the Rock
vile NJ. E. Church South. The ceremony
was performed at the home of the bride and
was witnessed by about fifty invited guests,
including relatives and intimate friends Of
the two families. the parents of the groom
being among the number. The spacious
home was elaborately decorated for the oc-
casion with cut flowers, evergreens and
potted plants of various kinds. presenting a
charming appearance. The ceremony was
performed beneath an immense aoFal bell.
The bride, who Is peculiarly attractive
brunette, was attlred In a becoming gown
of silk mouSlin and she carried bunch of
white roses. Her only attendant was her
cousin. Miss Belle Rannie. who wore white
null. The groom was unattended.
Following the ceremony, a wedding break
fast was served. Later in the day. DIR. and
Mrs. Oliver were driven to Washington
where they took the train for Bedington,
their future home. where the groom is
gagged in the practice of his profession. The
young folks received many handsome and
useful presents. among which was a silver
service, the gift of the grOom's parents.
Among the NaShngtonlanS who are sum-
mering at Lake View farm, short dis
tance from this place. are Mrs. Hannah
Kaufman. Miss Josepha Kaufman and
Messrs Milton and Harry kaufman, Mr.
and Mrs. Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Halpne
Miss Clarisa Eamonston, Mr. and Mrs
Orenbaugh. Miss Elsie Straus and Mr.. Ed
ward Munsey.
At the regular weekly meeting of the
orphans court here today the following
business was transacted: Letters of ad-
miniStratiOn on the personal estate of Mrs
Clara Byrd were granted to Samuel d.
Byrd. bond 81 500. Letters of administra-
ton on the personal estate of Mrs. Jane
Lewis were granted to William M. Lewis,
bond 5000. Letters of administration on
the personal estate of Thomas Marshall
| were granted to William Veirs Bouic. bond
500. Richard A. Bennett. executor of Rich
! ard II. Bennett. was granted an order OF
Evening star., 1903-07-15
Loss of German Vessels.

Consul General Guenther of Frankfort
reports to the State Department that, ac-
cording TO German imperial statistics. the
losses of German registered ocean vessels
during the year 1900 We're So, of 81 01S tons
gross and 44,T20 tons net. OF these 20
stranded capsized. Il sank IL were lost
in consequence of collisions. tie result
of severe damages and Il have never been
heard of OF the 1o1:i persons aboard the
foregoing-9S2 of whom were members Of
crews and 81 pasengers-3 passengers and
2S6 members of the crews lost their lives
or a total OF 2S9 fatalities.
Evening star., 1903-07-15

tember. For this purpose these officials
will submit separate estimates FOR each
school under their charge, showing tire
amount which, in their opinion. Will be re-
quired for its successful conduct. These
reports are regarded very important 10
the Indian service, some indication of which
is given in the detailed Instructions tor
preparing the reports. No elaborate plans,
working drawings or specifications are cad
ed for. but only the approximate and lump
cost of each item in the recon mendatior,:.
The reports will give general statement of
the present conditions of the plant, present
able increase thereof. the scholastic pop
ulation from which the school is suppor te !.
present number. character. condition ard
efficiency of sewerage, water. heating and
lighting systems. what new buildings are
necessary and what other improvements.
such as lighting. heating. ventilating
ering, fire escapes and water supply ara
required
Evening star., 1903-07-15
Capt. Harts Relieves Capt. johnson

Capt. William w. Harris. Corps of Engi-
neers. recently arrived at San Francisco
from the Philippines, has been assigned TO
duty at San Francisco as secretary and dis
bursing officer Of the California debris com
mission. to relieve Capt. Robert j. Johns
ton. Corps OF Engineers.
Capt. j. J. Morrow. Corps of Engineers,
who had been previously selected for this
assignment, has been ordered to this city
for duty with Company q. ID Battalion OF
Engineers, at Washington barracks.
Evening star., 1903-07-15
Mems 75c. Umbrellas, 3oc.

Mems 75c. Umbrellas, 3oc.
Mems 2S-inch Umbrellas; Paragon
frame and steel rod; strong Congo and
natural wood handles: small priced at
75c.; In the clearance at SOC.
Mems 7oc. Shirts, SOC.
Madras Shirts: all sizes: never sold un-
der 79c.; to be closed out at 39c. In the
sale.
Women's So Parasols, $I.5o.
Lot Of All-Silk Taffeta Coaching Para
soils; all white and black and white;
fancy borders: real value and selling
price. $3; to be closed out at $1.69.
Women's ST. so Silk Mitts, soc.
A very remarkable clear-up offering
Of Women's Long All-silk Mitts; black
and white; 10, Is and 20-button lengths;
sold regularly at 81 to $3.50: a wonder
full saving at 39c. In the sale.
Mems $1.25 Shirts, 70c.
Lot of Mems Famous Eclipse Madras
Shirts; newest patterns of light grounds,
with neat pin stripes and figures; stand
ard price everywhere at $1.25; lot in
the sale at 79c.
Zoe. Table Oilcloth, 10 1.2c.
Heavy "a Colored Table Oilcloth in
pretty patterns and colors; regular
price. 20c yard.
&c. Stair Oilcfoth, 3 7.8c.
Lot of remnants In good quality Stair
or Runner Oilcloth: new and pretty
colors and designs; SC. value
24-inch Window Screens, 2Ic.
Lot Of strongly made A-inch Window
Screens; will fit most windows; best
wire fabric; to close. PIC.
$40 Go Carts, $12.08.
tires: reclining style: all very desirable;
regular price, $40, to be closed out in
the sale at S1298.
25c. China nattings, IA 1-2c.
Lot of new and very desirable China
Mattings; seamless: neat designs and
pretty colors; 25c. value; to close, 1412c.
New rIatting Mats, ? 7-8c.
japanese and China Mating Mats;
very pretty colors and designs; to be
closed out at 2Ac.
Good Quality Screen Doors, soc.
Lot of Walnut-finished Screen Doors;
substantially made; bring size of door.
4Oc. Floor Oilcloth, 19c.
Lot of Heavy Quality Floor Oilcloth;
in neat designs; worth 4oc. yard; to
close out at 19c. yard.
Evening star., 1903-07-15
Ribbed Vests, 6 1-2c.

Women's Ribbed Vests, & 1-2c.
Lot of Women's Swiss Ribbed Vests;
silk-taped neck and armholeS; regular
price, 15c.
$40 Walking Skirts, $2.9S.
Fine Quality Lightweight Walking
Skirts, in blue, black and oxford; beau
ufully designed with straps and pearl
buttons; very stylish and just the right
weight; $3.9S and $40 values.
81. so Shirt Waist Suits, $2.98.
Lot of Women's New and Very Hand
the finest and sheerest white India linon:
The waists are exQuisitely designed
with beautiful applique embroidery OF
Irish Point, with lace inserting in floral
designs. Yoke is finely tucked, both
back and front. for fullness. Made
pin tucked. Newest tucked stock collar
and tie. The skirts are made full. and
are very styliShly designed, with cores
finely hemstitched; bottom is made with
full-flared fiounce and two rows OF fes-
toon hemstitching. The suits are of
highest quality and could not be bought
under $3.50 regularly.
$40 Shirt Waist Suits, So. %.
Large lot of Beautiful Shirt Waist
Suits, including exquisite styles in sheer
est India Linons. Linen Ducks, Natural
Linens, Fancy Piques, Blue and Gray
Mercerized Chambrays, etc. Some have
panels of finest Cluny lace inserting on
waist and skirt; some are beautifully
hand embroidered with white silk in dot
and herringbone effects; elaborate de-
signs in pleats and tucks; some are
trimmedin finest of embroideries; waists
have double rows Of large pearl buttons;
skirts are made in the newest and most
stylish tunic effect with seven cores,
and all are handsomely and elaborately
designed with q profusion of pleats.
tucks and stitched bias folds Most Of
these elegant and stylish suits were
made to sell at $40.
Mems SOC. Underwear, 20c.
Mems Good Quality White Gauze Un-
derwear; shirts and drawers to match;
sold regularly at 600.
Good Quality Umbrellas, CSC.
Women's and Children's 24-inch and
26-inch Umbrellas; steel rod and best
paragon frame; natural wood handles
the lot to be closed out at 35c
81 Silk Umbrellas, $1.55.
Lot Of finest quality Silk Sun and
Rain Umbrellas; red. wine. blue, tan,
green; some with tape border; some
with fancy border: finest princess and
smart London club handles; values
positively So and 81; for the clearance,
an unprecedented offering at $1.55.
Evening star., 1903-07-15
ATTEMPTED ASSAULT.
Negro Convict Caught and Jailed in
New JERSEY.

a Red Bank. y. j., dispatch says: The
home of Mayor O. +. Davis was burglar
lied early yesterday by Thomas Thomas
ahas Thomas Dunn. a negro ex-convict,
who also attempted assault on Miss Grace
Davis. the mayors daughter.
The negro later was caught with an ac-
complice In the barn. Both were com
mitted to- the county Jail at Freehold.
There was talk OF lynching Thomas, but
the prompt action Of the police in hurrying
the negoes out OF town averted trouble.
Evening star., 1903-07-15
Inventory Of the Indian Service.

The commissioner of Indian affairs has
issued a general order to agents and bon,-
ed superintendents notifying them that
data upon which the Office of Indian affairs
will prepare its annual estimate for tn2
support of the schools for the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1905, must be furnished by
them without fail by the beginning of Sep
Evening star., 1903-07-15

II. A. Linger, on Harrison street. Anacos-
tia. under the auspices of the Ladies Aid
Society of the Anacostia Methodist Epis-
copal Church.
Mr.. Thomas D. McLane. assistant fore
man of No. Is Fire Engine Company at
Anacostia. Is on his annual cation.
Evening star., 1903-07-15
$1.5O Oxfords, o7c.

= w omen S l.SO OxfOf0S, VIC.
= Lot of 40 pairs Womens Hand-turned
s oxfords: made with patent tips; soft
3 and easy; sizes. 21a to s; standard price,
3 H5o.
; Women's So Oxfords, $l.6o.
Lot Of 70 pairs Of women's very styl-
= ish and good grade Patent Leather Ok
5 fords: lace and button: the g quality.
5 Women's $1.5O Shoes, $l.OO.
Lot Of Women's Excellent Quality
Kidskin Shoes: patent tips; new and
Z Z stylish shapes: the $50 kind every
where.
; Mems $1.75 Oxford Ties, SI.lo.
Lot Of Mems very serviceable and good
? quality Kid Oxford Ties: worth and al
ways sold for SITE, to be closed out at
: S1.19.
: Children's and TIisses' OxfOrds, 6oc.
. Lot Of 50 pairs Misses and Childrens
Patent-tipped Oxford Ties: excellent
wearing and nice looking: have always
Z sold at $1.25.
) Boys $l.5O Shoes, $1.OO.
: Lot Of "a pairs Boys Satin Calf Lace
, Shoes; not every size in the lot; priced
and always sold at $1.5O.
$1.oS Duck Skirts, 60c.
! Extra Good Quality Black Duck Dress
Skirts; effectively trimmed with designs
; of stitched white braid; intended to sell
? at $1.9S; big sacrifice at 69c.
$2.oS Pique Skirts, $1.2o.
, New and Extra Good Quality White
: Pique Skirts-very dressy and hand
. somely trimmed. with sailor stitching
and fine inserting; a big chance at $1.29;
, regular price. s29s.
$40 Duck Skirts, $1.4o.
: New and Smart Duck Walking Skirts.
! in small black and white checks; reg
ular price, S2.49.
= S.. Brilliantine Skirts, $1.o8.
Fine Black and Blue Brilliantine Dress
|, Skirts; nothing so desirable; s.. .9S is the
usual price: to go at $1.9S.
3 $3.o8 Pique Skirts, $40.
Beautiful White Pique Dress Skirts Of
finest quality; elaborately trimmed with
3 fine inserting in three rows; full and
) ample width; very dressy and hand
3 some: regular price, s39S; to be closed
) out at s2.49.
! $40 and So. oS Etamine Skirts, SIS. .os
Finest quality and most desirable Eta
mine Dress Skirts the most rapid SELL
: Ing of the season. elegantly trimmed
J with silk bands; black and blue: $7SS
and $S.9S are the values; to 60 for 50 9S.
: Brilllantine Bathing Suits, $1.o8.
3 Lot of Women's New Briliantine
) Bathing Suits, black and blue-prettily
trimmed with red and white braid; reg
; ularly priced, s2.9S
. -.-> ..,> -,, .,, ... 49, 49, -. -o, .,a -. - -
Evening star., 1903-07-15
ST Shirt Waists, 40c.

ST Shirt Waists, 40c.
Lot of II dozen Colored Shirt Waists
including black and white dotted and
striped effects: usually sold at 81; to be
closed out at 49c.
$l.5O Woven Hammocks, soc.
Woven Cotton Hammocks. with
pillow and spreaders: deep fringed val
ance; very strong; worth $50; to close
SOC.
Choice of soc. Corsets, 2oc.
Lot Of newest shapes and makes in
Corsets. Saxon French Gore Savoy, J.
& s.; choice of any soc. kind, 29c.
Women's SOC. Underskirts, 2oc.
Women's Washable Gingham Under
skirts; made with deep ruffie; SOC. usual
ly; lot in the sale at &c.
ST Short KimOnas, 6oc.
Lot of over $50 Wrappers and Short
Kimonas; fast colors; all sizes in the
lot; regularly sold at 81.
Boys Sailor Wash Suits, DOC.
Boys New Sailor Blouse Wash Suits;
stripe effects: prettily trimmed with
white braid bands; broken sizes: very
special for the clear-up sale at 29c.
Boys ST. 20 Wash Suits, SOC.
Large lot Of Boys Very Stylish Sailor
Blouse Wash Suits. in excellent quality
Galatea cloth; prettily made. in a big
variety Of effects; nicely trimmed with
braid. and have embroidered anchors on
shields; values are 9Sc. and 81. 20; for the
close-out, soc.
Boys Knee Pants, II l-2c.
Lot of Boys Substantially Made Knee
Pants; good-wearing cloth for everyday
wear.
Boys $1.4o Sailor Suits, 40c.
Lot Of Boys Sailor Suits of Dark Blue
Flannel; nicely trimmed with soutache
braid: regular $1.49 value.
Boys $3.4o Serge Sailor Suits, $I.oS
Boys Blue Serge Sailor Blouse Suits;
sizes 3 to 6; sell at s3.4
Boys 25c. Waists, 8 I-2C.
Boys Very Well Made and Substan-
tial Waists: regular price, 25c.; to be
closed out at S1ac.
Boys csc. Corduroy Pants, 3oc.
Boys Corduroy Knee Pants; from lot
sold at CSC; long-wearing and excellent
quality.
Boys 75c. Knee Pants, 29c.
Lot of Boys Finest Quality Knee
Pants. made of short lengths of the
finest trouserings; value, 75c.; choice to-
morrow, 29c.
Evening star., 1903-07-15

The Hecht Stores close at S pm;
Saturdays at 9 pm.

No matter how greatly reduced
are the prices you're just as welcome
to charge your purchases as to pay
cash. It's the biggest kind of help
with the vacation season at hand.
Evening star., 1903-07-15
The Small Lots in Big Clear=Up Tomorrow.

bsy day a the attractive
of tand
il o.
and mosr cling house
Evening star., 1903-07-15
II l-2c. Bed Ticking, 6 7-Sc.

II l-2c. Bed Ticking, 8 7-Sc.
Lot of Bed Ticking: satin finish. fam
cy striped; in lengths from to i ydS
Boys Brownie" Overalls, Ioc.
Boys Brownie Overalls OF most
serviceable quality denim: substantially
made; to close out the lot. 19c
Boys Blouse Waists, u l-2c.
Lot of Boys Blouse Shirt Waists. well
made and nice looking.
$14.oS Silk Shirt Waist Suits, So.oS.
Beautiful Plain Taffeta Silk Shirt
Waist Suits: very elegant and most
desirable; all sizes: Sl4.aS regularly:
choice for the close-out SJ.9S.
soc. Applique Pieces, - I-2c.
White Applique Centerpieces and "a
inch Table Squares: slightly soiled; sell
up to SOC.
ST Bedspreads, 60c.
Large White Bedspreads. in pretty
patterns; sold regularly at 81 g 10
buyer).
New China Mattings, 6 7-Sc.
Lot of China Nattings: in good quail
ties: neat colors and patterns: slightly
imperfect; 20 yards to a buyer.
soc. PIeated Silk Chiffons, II lie.
All-sik Accordion pleated Chiffons:
will make the coolest. dressiest suit or
waist: very finely sheercd and super
fine quality; pink. royal, tan, golden
and gray; sells at soc.
IOc. Printed Lawns, 7-Sc.
3S-inch-wide New Printed Lawns; all
desirable. styles; for dresses kimonis
wrappers. etc; light and medium
grounds; with pretty stripe ana figure
effects.
II I-2c. Yard Wide PercaIes, 7 7-Sc.
Yard-wide Percales: neat figured shirt
waist styles; all fast colors.
121.2c. Corded Madras, 4 7-Sc.
Yard-wide Corded Fancy Madras;
light and medium grounds with neat
figure and striped effects; l2l2c. value.
lOc. Checked NainsoOk, 4 7-Sc.
Checked White Nainsook in assorted
styles, suitable for all purposes; sells
readily at Sc. and l0c.
II I-2C. Linen Lawns, 7-Sc.
Linen Lawns: colored ground and
fancy figures; will make up into drcssy
suits and waists.
3oc. Brown BriIIiantine, II I-2c.
100 yards Brown Brilliantine: full 36
inches wide; never sold under 39c
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