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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
WILL STEAL AWAY.
Appointee Regrets he disappointed
the United States"

A novelty in the way of an appeal for
Office reached the bureau of Indian affairs
today. 1t Is from man away out In a
western state, who pines for an appoint
ment and says he is willing to steal away
from home to take 1t in case his wife op-
poses his "acsepting' the office. The man
is after a place as gardener. but he had
hesitated between the path of public duty
and acquiescence to the wife's views eX-
pressed in stormy scenes.
This is what he writes:
Midvale July 8. 1903.
Dear Sir-I fear you think me a fraud
one unduely timid; l am puSillanimous
cowardy; to the contrary have
esta bliShed record for indurence and forti
tude. When I taken the exam. for the
Indian service" / was prosperous and did
not then think of financial reverces that
might over take me. l have enough money
to take me to the place but none to bear
eXpences further which admit deters me
a Little; i am farmer of experience OBJ
tanned in this state and am in no way
"Hampered in giving to the Government
full time and best service Had plenty
of money all family objections would be
brushed aside. But intuition. Dear Sir,
must suggest you the beholding condition
of man with out means.
l trust it is not to late to ascept the po-
SitiOn in question. l love my country; her
laws and institutions; and it certainly does
unman me to dicker with and disapoint
the United States. Sincerely,
LOUIS +. ROWELL.
This letter was preceded by the follow
ing which shows how his heart beats with
patriotic fervor:
Midvale, July 4.
Office of Indian Affairs Gentlemen:
\ month has past and gone since l was
notified of appointment since witch my
yicissitudes and besetments have been
many the latest of witch is my wifes
stenuous objections. But if am assured
that the place is open will steal away If
i cannot get away peaceably and amicably
in any other way. l am deeply cut to
think that / have troubled and hindered
the department as much as l have. Pleas
tell me if l am yet the incumbent,
Respectfully,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
A HOLIDAY OF DISASTERS.
Present Method of Celebrating the
Glorious Fourth Needs Revision.

From the EOuSekeeper.
There is a growing disposition on the part
of thoughtful persons to question the wis
dom Of the Fourth of July celebration as
conducted in these latter days The rela-
ton of powder to patriotism has certainly
been greatly exaggerated, and, sad to say,
the day is regarded in many quarters as
noisy nuisance, to be endured for the sake
of the youngsters. An appalling list of
disasters occupies the front pages Of the
newspapers on 1.-The morning after and
those minor victims who succeeded in con-
tributing nothing more than an ear or a
finger to the glorious Fourth are scarcely
mentioned Leaving aside the question of
the enormous expense of money, time and
temper incident to the present method Of
observing the day, and looking simply at
the fatalities and casualties, the inquiry
deserves consideration, Is it worth while?
The Trainer of the Latin sentiment that
recommends the dying for ones country as
a most pleasant experience could not have
had prophetically in mind the victims of
the American Fourth of July, swathed in
bandages. writing on beds of pain and la
mentinS their own exceeding folly.
In accounts of shooting ARRAYS We are
accustomed to read that an innocent by
stander' is generally around somewhere to
serve conveniently as victim, often the
only one. The analogy Is sufficiently car
celebration. large proportion of the in
jured being those not actively engaged in
the consumption of gunpOwder, but injured
through the carelessness of celebrators.
But the class of nOn-participating victims
whose case calls for the widest sympathy
is composed of the sick. whose grave
dlton is aggravated by the nerve-racking
noise of cannon crackers, firearms and tor
pedoes. Declares prominent physician
There is no doubt that the number of
deaths directly traceable to the noisy OBJ
servance of the Fourth, among those al
ready seriously i'll. by far exceeds the num-
Der of deaths caused by crackers and fire
arms distressingly long as is the latter list
In critical cases the constant noise fur
nishes the additional depression of the sys-
tenn that Is sufficient to cause DEATH
The exercise of moderation in the use of
fireworks and the setting apart of places
remote from dwelling houses, where those
fond of noise may celebrate to their hearts
content would conduce to a Saner celebra-
ton, materially lessen the annual mortal
ity and add to the sum of human happiness
throughout our country on this the most
distinctive Of American holidays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
Army Orders.

Second Lieut.. Stephen N. Barlow. recently
appointed from civil life. has been assigned
to the 2Gth Infantry and ordered to tenn
porary duty at the Preside of San Fran
cisco.
Leaves of absence have been granted as
follows: Second Lieut.. l.. w. Oliver Sth
Cavalry, one months extension; Capt. VIM
+. Flynn, 9Th Cavalry, three months; Maj.
Wimm VIM d. Crosby, surgeon one mont n :
Capt B. B. Hyer. 18th Cavalry, to include
August 81.
Maj George f. Bushnell, surgeon, at Fort
Logan, Col, has been ordered to the gen.
eral hospital at Fort Bayard, N. NJ, for
duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
The American Farmer.
From the Kansas City Journal.

From the Kansas CITY JOURNAL.
When the American farmer rises early In
the morning It is to look over broad and
fertile acres that are his own. When he
goes forth it Is to the fields that no human
being can lawfully step upon without his
consent When he gathers and gamers the
harvest he stores up what, in vast ma
jority of cases, no greedy and rapacious
landlord can take from him. 1t Is all his.
The proceeds of 1t are to clothe and feed
him and his family and educate his chill
dren; to be the support of his old age and
the heritage Of his posterity. Looked at
from every point Of view, It Is doubtful if
there is another human being under the
heavens who has more cause for carrying
a light heart and a. contented mind, for re-
garding the past with satisfaction and the
future with hope. than the American far
mer,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
CAPTURED BY POLICE
MAN WHO ADMITS HE has A
CRIMINAL RECORD. =
Confesses, Also, to Having Committed
Numerous Burglaries in This
City-Gives Two Names.

An important capture was made In this
city this afternoon by Detectives Father
and McNamee. Their prisoner Is neatly
dressed man, about thirty-five years old.
who gave his name as Coleman Lee. or
John Cole, and said he Is from Chicago.
I've been arrested before, and my pic
ture has been taken by the police" he said.
Where 1t was taken he would not at first
tell. When taken to police headquarters
he admitted he had robbed about ten
houses in this city during the past two
weeks, but was unable to give the location
Of all OF them he is stranger here. He
entered the houses by means of duplicate
keys. AT the time of his arrest he was
wearing a coat and vest that he had taken.
from the house of l.. A. Wood lO1 Sth.
street southeast This house was robbed
Saturday, but the occupants had missed
only the articles of wearing apparel. They
were further enlightened by the man under
arrest. who informed them that he had also
taken a ring and locket from the house.
The young man was seen this morning to
leave the house of Theodore Haines. GEO
Eth street northeast by woman living
In the neighborhOod. who inquired what he
was doing in the house His explanation
was that his brother lived in the neighbor-
hood and he had merely made mistake
In the house. He had taken a gold dollar.
nickel watch and gold ring from the
house. but had disposed of the articles be-
G. Gawler, 1924 L street, a week ago. he
procured number of articles. He admit
ted having stolen more than had been re-
ported. Cole or Lee Che gave both names)
described the additional articles he had
stolen and identified property that the
owner was unable to say his. The
house of Mrs. Cynthia Gilbert, rs Quincy
street. was robbed by thieves. who used a
duplicate key, and property valued at $50
taken.
Had a Companion.
After admitting that he had robbed
"about ten houses he told the detectives
that he had companion, who worked with
him most of the time, and said he some
times found it necessary to employ boys to
visit houses when he had any doubt about
the occupants Of the house being temporar
lily absent.
There was man working with him when
he robbed the house of Mr.. Haines this
morning, he said. but he was not with him
at the time of his arrest The prisoner
disposed of the plumber in bar rooms pawn
shops and stores, and said he became in
tOXicated yesterday and spent the night on
the streets Copies of his photograph will
be sent to the police departments Of other
cities. with request that his record be
sent in event of his identification. His COM
panion is being looked for by the police.
Late this afternoon the prisoner admitted
to the officers that he has prison record.
He says he served two and a half years in
Connecticut for grand larceny. one year in
Boston for attempted burglary and subse-
quently three years in the city for
being found with burglars implements in
his possession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
ALSO DISAPPROVES.
Secretary Cortelyou Declines to Grant
Early Closing Saturday.

Secretary Cortelyou of the Department Of
Commerce and Labor has adopted the view
of Secretaries Root and Moody In regard to
the hours of labor in the executive depart
ments. and therefore has disapproved a
plan to close the Department of Commerce
and Labor at o'clock Saturdays during
the summer months
The War, Navy and Commerce and Labor
Departments were kept open as usual Sat
urday until o'clock. The State Depart
ment. however. closed at 3 o'clock in ac-
cordance with an order issued by Secretary
Hay few weeks ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING.
Appointment Of Appraisers Of Site
Postponed Until Tomorrow.

The naming by the Supreme Court Of the
District of Columbia, sitting in general
term, of three commissioners to appraise
the property in the matter Of the condem-
nation of square 800, selected as the site
for the office building for the House of
Representatives announced 10 occur today,
was postponed until l o'clock tomorrow
afternoon.
The matter was allowed to go over in
order that counsel might have an opportu-
nifty to peruse and, if possible. agree upon
the instructions which, 1t is proposed, the
court shall give the commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
Stone Singers Of the Nile.

From the New YORK Tribune.
When the wheat is growing in the fields
near the banks of the Nile. Egypt great
quantities of birds of every kind pounce
down upon the tender grain and would soon
destroy the whole crop We're it not for the
watchful '.stone singers" These are men
who stand all day perched on little plat
forms here and there throughout the fields
with sings and pebbles. shooting any bird
that comes within reach. The work of a
stone singer Is a, regular profession In
Egypt. though a poorly paid one. it being
thought that simply standing all day is not
very hard labori 1t is only for few weeks
twice a year that the stone singer can find
employment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
Asks for Dissolution,

James 7. De Alley. through Attorney F.
A. Jones. today pettioned the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia to dis
solve partnership said to have been form
ed by the petitioner and Ferdinand Hopp
and John F. Grove for the conduct of
fishing business. Further the court is asked
To appoint a receiver to take charge of the
partnership property to enjoin the dissi-
patton of the assets and to direct an &C
counting and distribution of the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
Judge Wilcox Is Dead.

dispatch from Honolulu, July IL, by
Pacific cable, says:
Judge Wilcox, the intimate friend and
adviser of the late King Kalakaua and
other monarchs of the Hawaiian Islands
Is dead as the result Of an operation blood
poisoning having set in. Judge Wilcox
was a noted authority on the Hawaiian
language and was thoroughly versed In
the history and law of the islands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
Shoulder Dislocated.

Frank Scott. nine years of age. residing
with his parents at 1921 c street southeast.
met with a painful accident yesterday af-
ternoon The boy was playing on a porch
about fifteen feet from the ground. when
the railing against which he was leaning
broke and he was precipitated to the
ground, dislocating his right shoulder. The
fall was broken somewhat by a clothes line
which was stretched across the yard. The
boy received surgical attention at his home
and his condition today is regarded as ia
VOrable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
Suit to Recover $1,000.

Joseph Ferrero. through Attorney A
Leftwich Sinclair. today instituted pro-
ceedings at law in the Supreme Court of
the District of Columbia against Thomas
D. Sariol, to recover $1,000, with interest.
Mr.. Ferrero alleges that the defendant
gave him a promissory note for $1,000 May
Is. 1902 made payable sixty days after
date, and that the note was dishonored
and protested. 1t is explained that the
note represents money loaned by Ferrero
to Sariol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
Did Not Deny the Charge.

William Dade. a colored resident of Ding
man place. was in the tolls at the Police
Court this morning. 1t being alleged that
he struck his wife Mary last night. Mary
told Judge Scott of her husbands conduct,
which the latter did not deny.
Judge Scott decided that the man was
deserving of punishment and gave him the
privilege of paying fine of $50 or re-
manning in Jail for three months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
Aid Of Police Invoked.

The Baltimore police have been requested
to LOOKOUT for the residents of Virginia
who are reported missing. One of them is
William T. Dane of Richmond. He is
twenty years old. Alfred B. Clatchey and
his ten-year- son are the others. They
lived in Rockingham county 1t is re-
ported that Mr.. Clatchey and his son were
last seen in Baltimore about a week ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
District Sued for $50. 900.

Suit at law to recover damages in the
sum of $1,000 was instituted today by
Ida Dotey against the District of Column
bia. 1t Is alleged that April 10 last the
plaintiff stumbled upon sunken sidewalk
and water plIg in front of premises 1899
w street and sustained a severe injury.
The District, 1t is commended, was negligent
in permitting the sidewalk to be in the
condition mentioned Attorneys Ralston
and Siddons and f. A. Jones represent the
plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
Suit Regarding Inventions.

Proceedings in equity We're instituted to-
DAY in the Supreme Court of the District of
the Columbia by Ellis f. Frost. through
Attorney Franklin II. Mackey. against the
Telephone Company of America, Theodore
w. Tyrer. the International Telephone
Company of America and the Trust Com
pany of the Republic. The complainant
seeks decree against the defendants re-
scinding or canceling certain assignments
of patents and inventions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
The Acting Governors Comment.

Acting Gov. Hartzell. commenting on the
action of the President. says There has
not been any possible question of either
victory or defeat for against the island
in this matter, or for or against the insuar
government or any department of the fed
eral government. The sole question at all
times has been what would be for the best
interests Of ALL and everybody has been
confident that when the President should
make his reservations. whatever distribu-
ton should be determined upon would be
agreed to by all departments as we'll as by
the insular authorities as being the best
solution which could be arrived at in the
premises. Nothing but the best of feeling
has characterized the consultations respect
ing these matters and | am satisfied that
the division which has finally been deter
mined on by the President will give salts
faction to everybody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13

"a good band always draws well don't
you think SOP asked the theatrical man
ager
Yes. l do replied the comedian; "and
that Is why the cigar men should be partic-
ular what kind of a band they have around
their cigars. "-Yonkers Statesman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
Benefit Of Israel Serrate.

The Evening Star acknowledges receipt OF
81 from 1. w. and 81 from Elias Blondheim
Ashevile N. c., for the benefit OF Israel
Serrate. whose home and store We're re-
Gently destroyed by fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13

He-"I hear that your engagement Is
broken"
Femina-"Yes; he acted horribly"
He-"But l thought that you broke it?"
Femina-'So / did. but he made absolute
ly no fuss about it.''-Yale Record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13

acres of land in the island suited to fruit
culture, grazing timber cutting and other
industries.
Distribution of Property.
AS a naval station and strongly fortified
army post San Juan Is to assume new
dignity and 1t is said that soon as bar
racks can be erected at least thousand
more artillerymen will be sent there. The
cables received from Washington by Acting
Governor Hartzell show that the federal
government retains the present fOrtif1ca-
tons and line of ground around the sea
wall and along the north shore line of the
city sufficient to enable 1T to construct such
additional Notifications as may be required
in order to fully complete the plans OF the
War Department for the thorough defense
of the city and harbor. it being the ex-
pressed intention of the War Department
to strengthen the fortifcations very ma
teria1ly by the construction of additional
batteries and other offensive and defensive
works. the construction of which will be of
the greatest possible benefit to the people
of the island The War Department also
retains the infantry barracks. Casa Blanca
Quilt by Ponce de IeOn) and other build
ingS incident to the present military eStab-
lishment. in addition to which the Presi-
dent has reserved for their use the building
known as the Santo Domingo barracks, but
on the other hand. the insular government
is given possession of the military hospital.
OF all the property kHONu iS TIC ot'h ar
cisco barracks and the building formerly
occupied by the paymaster department on
San Francisco street. and the buildings
known as the Army Ovens near the quar-
termasters wharf. In addition to this.
there will be turned over to the people of
Porto Rico. the barracks and military hos
pital at Ponce two buildings which will be
extremely valuable for insular purposes
The President has reserved for the Navy
Department the public lands and buildings
on the Puntilla. where the present navy
station is located and where coaling facll-
tiles are now being improved. He has also
continued in force a reservation made In
1900 by President Mckinley, in behalf Of
the Navy Department. of long strip OF
land along the harbor shore, where of11cers.
quarters marine barracks and hospital
are to be constructed He also reserves 4
plot near San Geronimo for the marine hos
pital service. Mirafore. the quarantine sta
ton in San Juan harbor and the Island of
4'ulebra. with the adjoining keys, are taken
by the federal government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
PORTO RICAN LANDS
IMPORTANCE OF PRESIDENTS RE-
CENT ALLOTMENT
Property Assigned to Different
Branches of the Service-Ninety
Thousand Acres to Be Sold.


Special correspondence OF The Evening Star.
SAN JUAN. Porto Rico. July Z. 1908.
People living in the United States can not
understand. unless they are familiar with
Porto Rican affairs. the Importance and
significance of the decision reached a week
ago by President Roosevelt concerning the
distribution of public lands in the island
and especially those in the city Of San
Juan The indications all point to great
Improvements by the War and Navy de-
partments in the near future as well as to
the early sale. at low figures, of 10000
acres of land in the island suited to fruit
culture. grazing timber cutting and other
Industries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
Neck Chains.

Jap. Water Cooler. 3 gallons. l65
Enameled-line Water Cooler,
g gallons. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $40
Mason's Fruit Jars, pints or
quarts. per dozen. igc
Tin-top Jelly Tumblers. dozen. DC
Fruit Jar Rubbers, dozen........ sc
White Mountain Ice Cream
Freezers. 4 quarts. 81 ~
Patent Wire Fly Killers. &c
Black Flag Insect Powder..... Sc
Peterman's Roach Food .. &c
Lemonade Straws. 800 for...l 9c
Iced Tea Tumblers, each. &c
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1903-02-11
NEW BUSINESS FEATURE.

The always up to date firm of R. H. Burmister & Sons company, have just added a new feature to their business methods which will undoubtedly be a great convenience to their patrons and add considerably to their volume of business. The new feature is that of having solicitor call at the home of each patron or prospective patron each day and personally take their or ders for groceries, fruits, vegetables, canned goods, etc. This will give them a much better idea of just what is wanted by their patrons than a telephone or written order might. and if the solicitor has that happy quality of persuasion, as both of their present solicitors have, it may have the ad- vantage of securing larger orders. The two gentlemen who will daily call on the people are J. c. Remington in West Prescott and G. D. Morris. MT. Remington has been with the firm the greater part of the time the past two years and is we'll and favorably known to the people of Prescott, hay ing that genial nature which makes friends of all his acquaintances. Geo. Morris is known and highly regarded b y every man, woman and child in Prescott, having lived here for years and developed from boyhood to one of Prescott's most popular young busi ness men. He is so well liked that he is sure to make great success of his new work and prove a valuable aid to the firm,
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1903-02-11

Action brought in the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District, in and for the county of Yavapai, territory of Arizona.
 The territory of Arizona sends greeting to The Slate Greek Mining Go.
 You are hereby summoned and required to appear in an action brought against you by the above banned plaintiff, in the district court of the fourth judicial district. in and for the county of Yavapai, in the territory of Arizona. and answer the complaint filed with the clerk of this court at Prescott. in said county, Ca copy of which complaint &C., companies this summons), within twenty days, (exclusive of the day of serviee), after the service upon you of this Summons, if served within this county; in all other cases thirty days, after the service of this Sum mons upon you (exclusiEe of the day of ser vice.
 And you are hereby notified that if you fail to appear and answer the complaint as above required, the plaintiff will take judg- ment by default against you and judgment for costs and disbursements in this behalf expended.
 Given under my hand and seal of said court at Prescott, this 18th day of January, A. D. 1903. J. NJ. WATTS,
 [Seall Clerk.
 First Publication Jan. 21. 5t-w