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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-09
SPECIAL PAINS

Have been taken to serve Easter trade this s better and cheaper
than in all the successful history of this store To do this We have made
large outlay money and the result have choice stock large
lines attractive goods selected with the greatest with the only
object view pleasing the trade and giving more than their
moneys worth Comparison lines with those other stores is
not only invited coued Do this and you will be content TO deal
with the old reliable Bon Ton
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-09
THE GIRL
OPPOSITE
LEY Leslie Gay

5opright. r00s. bp MecTuye's Herpper
! syndicate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25
TRUSTEES AND BANKRUPT,
No Discrimination In Equity Permitted
by the Court.

The trustees of q bankrupt's estate are
entitled to no more consideration in equity
than would be the bankrupt himself, ac-
cording to an opinion Of Justice Barnard
rendered yesterday afternoon.
The opinion was delivered in the case Of
w. w. MILAN and others, trustees Of
Charles c. Duncanson, against James
Lansburgh and others. trustees of the Ivy
City Land Syndicate.
The bill was filed by the compliments
alleging that the syndicate had passed a
resolution directing its trustees to sell GER
tain stock belonging to Mr.. Duncanson
unless the assessment was paid within
thirty days; that one-third of the property
owned by the syndicate had been pur-
chased by the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany at a price aggregating over $125, 600;
that $50 shares belonging to the estate
were held by the defendant James Lans-
burgh as collateral security for certain
debts owing by the said bankrupt Duncan
son to him, and that unless the syndicate
was restrained from selling the stock the
equity of the bankrupts estate, valued at
about s25. 600, would be lost
The court ordered a dissolution OF the
Injunction unless the compliments within
a time fixed paid the assessment, amount
ing to about $1,000, against 464 shares
held by the bankrupts estate and directed
that the complainants must comply with
the resolution of the trustees or make sale
of the stock.
Messrs Samuel Maddox and W. W. Mil
Ian represented the complainants and
Messrs A. A. Hoehling and Leon Tobriuer
appeared for the defendants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25
The Empire Theater.

The advent of the theatrical season Of
1904 finds The Empire a strictly family
theater. thoroughly renovated from top to
bottom, and under the new management
of the Lafayette Amusement Company The
opening performance yesterday afternoon
Of kidnapped in New York." delightful
comedy-drama. was witnessed by an audi
ence that filled the playhouse to the doors
An audience Of similar proportions was
again in attendance last evening
The play is founded on the abduction sew
eral years ago Of baby Marion Clark from
her home in New York city. The scenes
are laid in the metropolis and include the
den Of the kidnappers in Mulberry Bend
Barney Gilmore assumes the role of Jack
Dooley, newspaper correspondent and de-
tective. His work is pleasing. Baby Clark
is Interpreted by baby Marion. with whom
Mr.. Gilmore divides honors. Although. not
more than six years DID, the child delivers
her lines with accuracy and without the
slightest hesitation. The others In the
cast are competent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25
Good Fishing at Wharves.

Fishing is quite good off the wharves
particularly for mullets. catfish, sun and
other varieties of perch. Good catches
OF fine fish from local waters are reported
There has been such an unusually large
number of anglers out in the past two OF
three weeks that on several of the steam
boat wharves mo fishing allowed" signs
have been posted. This was made neces-
sary because the fishermen crowded the
wharves SO much as to interfere with the
loading and unloading Of freight
Reports from Colonial Beach state that
the fishing there is unusually good. and has
been SO for two weeks. From the steam.
boat wharves tailors are being caught In
large numbers. one fisherman a day or two
ago having landed forty-five In an hour
Rock. sea bass and spot are also biting well
at the beach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25
White Ribbon Organization Formed


The auditorium of the Zion Baptist
Church was the scene of a large gather
ing Of temperance advocates Sunday
night. Rev. w. ]. Howard DID,, pas
tor of the church. conducted devotional ex-
ercises. after which he introduced Miss
Ella M Boston, district superintendent OF
W. c. T. u, who presided. The topic for
the evening. who Is Responsfblee'' was
discussed by Rev. Mr.. Howard, DIR. c. w.
Childs Mrs Rosetta E. Lawson and Miss
Helen Adams. evangelist Of Glasgow. Scot
land. Appropriate music was rendered by
the choir Of the church. under the direction
OF Prof. r. ]. Daniels.
AS the result of the sentiments expressed
by the pastor and other speakers, the Zion
Baptist w. c. T. U. was organized with
the following officers: President, Mrs.
FRANCES Daggs; vice president, Mrs. o. P.
Griffin; recording secretary. Mrs Maggie
Sayles; corresponding secretary, Miss
Mamie Livingston; treasurer, Miss Anna
H. Smith
The department acknowledges the receipt
or literature for their prison mission from
Mrs. A. w. Chaplin and Mrs s. E. Bailey
also of free-will offering from Rev. w. J.
Howard and his church members
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25
Academy Of Music.

A rural melodrama of New England life.
under the name of IA Ragged Hero" Is
the attraction at the Academy this week.
Although 1t has been seen here before 1t
is still capable of amusing, and, despite
the warm weather of last evening, it was
presented before an audience Of no small
proportions. AS indicated by the title, the
hero is a tramp, but not of the kind usual
ly seen behind the footlights. He has the
general air of seediness, but has also a
warm place In his heart for little chill
dren and the prosecuted. which Is always
manifested at the proper moment The
attraction Is provided with several SEN
sational features. which were well ex-
ecuted. The rescue of a little child from
burning building by means of swing
and the slide for life down a steep incline
were the two climaxes that seemed to
please most. Hal Brown was really clever
in the title role, and cast aside the thread
of the story long enough to make a hit
with several singing specialties. ]. Philip
Smith was cast to good advantage as the
lover. although at times was somewhat I'M
natural. Julia West. the principal femi-
nine member Of the company, was good
in her role.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hall at
10 am. 2:30 and $50 pm; Indian Head at
$50 pm.
Steamer Pentz for River View at 10 am.
2:15 and 6:45 pm.
Steamer Washington for Fortress Mon
roe and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Arrowsmith for Colonial Beach
at S:45 am.
Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 am and 80 pm.
Randall line for Colonial Beach Nomini
and intermediate landings at pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate landings at 9 am.
Steamer Louise leaves 32d and Canal
street for Great Falls at $50 am.
Trains leave District line station for
Chesapeake Beach at 1O:45 am. 2:35, H.
$50 and 1:40 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25
Raccoon Invades the Citv.

A crowd of several hundred persons COR
gregated last night at the corner Of North
Carolina avenue and 18th street southeast
attracted by a raccoon. which had come
from somewhere not known and was perch
ed on the top Of an electric light pole. A
ladder was secured and several boys took
turns going up the same in an effort to
on the back of the animals neck, but
each was made to hustle down the pole
by the coon's show OF teeth. After sitting
on the arm Of the pole for over an hour
aid Of a pole, and a boy caught him when
he struck the ground. About this time an
officer appeared and took the animal away
from the boy. When last seen the officer
was going in the direction Of the ninth
precinct police station, holding the little
animal at arms length by the tail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25
FATAL ACCIDENT.
Eight Men Drowned by Capsixing Of
MIR. A. L. BARRIERS Yacht.

Word has reached Washington OF an I'M
fortunate boating accident in the river
Colne. near Colchester. England. which re-
suited in the drowning of eight men of the
crew Of the yacht Lorena. owned by Mr.. A.
L. Barber of this city. 1t appears that
nine members of the crew of the yacht had
gone ashore for the evening and on return
ing to the yacht after II o'clock at night
their boat was upset and eight of the yacht
crew and one other man were drowned. The
members of the crew were all Englishmen.
The accident was caused by the capsizing
Of the boat in which the yachtsmen were
being rowed to their vessel. The Lorena
had just been completed and Mr. Barber
had taken possession Of It the day before
the accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25
Certificates of Incorporation.

A certificate was today filed with the
recorder Of deeds Incorporating the Cor
porate Securities Association. The purpose
OF the organization is to promote, organize
and finance corporations and enterprises
and to act as financial agent. The stock
Is 100000. divided into $40 shares Chas.
w. Embrey. James A. Black and Virgil NJ.
Fookes are the incorporators
The United States Trade exchange was
incorporated by certificate filed with the
recorder of deeds today. The object OF
the concern is to collect debts The capital
stock is 23,0o0 and E. l.. Carter. C. H
Spaulding, Landon Z. Carter. Irving g
Cockey and b. e. Bassford are the incor.
pOratorS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25
REWARD FOR PROMPT ACTION.
Firemen Commended for E6ecting Ar
rest Of August Shaffer.

Chief Engineer Belt Of the fire depart
ment has sent to the Commissioners a re-
port Of the arrest Of August Shaffer, who is
held for the murder Of his divorced wife
Saturday evening, by Driver James A. Sui
Ivan of the fire department. Sullivan is
attached to No. 6 engine company, located
on Massachusetts avenue between 4th and
9th streets northwest. He heard screams,
and running to the corner OF 4th and Mas
sachusetts avenue. found that the murder
had been committed. He Immediately ar
rested Shaffer and turned him over to the
police. Driver Sullivan was assisted in the
arrest by Engineer J. F. Reynolds, Fire
man c. w. BUTLER and Private ]. H. David
son, all of No. 6 company.
Chief Belt recommended that Driver Sui
Ivan be granted five days additional leave
OF absence and that the other members OF
the company who assisted in the arrest be
commended by the Commissioners. Com
missioner Mcfarland has approved the rec
concentration, and has included Driver Sui
Ivan in the list to be commended in addi-
ton to being granted the extra leave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Charles Daley. bartender. forfeited SO
collateral in the Police Court yesterday on a
charge of assault preferred by James P.
Herman of S11 18th street northwest On mo-
ton of Prosecuting Attorney Ralph Given
Judge Mills set the forfeiture aside and is
sued an attachment for Daley's rearrest.
The court was told that Daley attacked
Herman while he was near the corner of
18th and 6 streets northwest about u
O'Clock Saturday night and struck him on the
head with a brick, causing a painful
wound. besides infiicting several bruises on
his face.
Mrs. Ida Folks. who lives on Half street
southeast, called on the police yesterday
and reported the loss of S. She stated that
she had sent friend to pay her rent and
that he had failed to make the settlement
Twelve-year- old Maurice Burgess was in
an investigating frame of mind yesterday
when he found a dynamite cap. Procuring
q hammer from his fathers home he pro-
ceeded to pound upon the cap expecting to
enjoy the loud report 1t would make.
Finally there came the explosion, and three
OF the boys fingers were blown of. Both
hands were injured and his face was also
hurt. The police patrol boat was sum-
moned to the home Of the boys parents.
near Congress Heights, and the sufferer
was removed to Providence Hospital.
bicycle and automobile collided last
night near Pennsylvania avenue and Sd
member of the Signal Corps at Fort Myer,
was operating the electric vehicle, and
Frank Green of 48S Pennsylvania avenue
was riding the bicycle. Green was thrown
from his Wheel but was not hurt. His bike
was badly damaged.
An operation was performed at the Emer-
gency Hospital yesterday afternoon on
James Feeney, one of the two colored men
who We're injured yesterday by the falling
or a scaffold at rs K street northwest as
published In yesterdays Star, and it was
found his paralysis was due to an injury TO
the upper cervical vertebrae. DR.. Vaughn,
assisted by Drs. Perkins Hussey and Starr,
performed the operation to relieve the pres
sure on the spinal cord. A section OF the
Nertebrae was removed, and the operation
was apparently successful, although the
man Is still paralyzed below the point of
injury. His condition Is critical but the
doctors say he has chance to recover,
Detective Father, who has been at At
lantic City and other resorts along the
coast for two months, has returned home.
He reported for duty this morning and sur
prised the other members of the detective
corps by failing to claim the biggest catch
OF fish Of the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25
Incorporation Papers Filed.

Articles OF incorporation of the Realty
and Agency Company Of the United States
have been filed with the recorder Of Deeds
The purpose of the company is to transact
business ordinarily carried on by real es-
tate agents to buy, sell and exchange real
estate and to act as agent. The capital
stock is 81. 900 900, divided into $40 shares.
Andrew Switzer, Peter Benson, ]. L. War
ing, W.. w. Heron and c. 8. Ramsburg
are the incorporators and trustees
The Ell Povenir Mines Company has in
corporated by certificate filed by r. p.
Jennings, G. F. MacRae and w. F. Cor
such The capital stock of the company
is $500 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25
Honors From the Gear.

James T. Metcaif. former chief Of the
money order division Of the post office, has
been decorated with the Order of St. STAN
islaus. few days ago Mr.. Metcalf,
through the State Department. received a
magnificent jewel of the order. 1t is q
solid gold Maltese cross the emblem being
delicately engraved and finished with trans
parent carmine enamel. Between each Of
the four points of the cross is a figure OF
the Russian eagle Accompanying the
Jewel was the diploma, engrossed in Rus
sian, and signed by the heads Of the Rus
sian government. The car conferred the
honor as a token Of appreciation of Mr..
Metcalfs work in assisting the Russian
government in the successful establishment
Of the money order system there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25
Tournament at Marshall Hall.

Arrangements for the nineteenth annual
tournament and dress ball at Marshall
Hall tomorrow have been completed and
are on a most generous SCALE The fitting
will commence promptly at noon, and as
some Of the most skil1ful riders Of Mary
land and Virginia will compete. exciting
sport may be expected. The coronation
ball will be opened on the arrival of the
evening boat from this city, and dancing
will continue throughout the evening. The
steamer Charles Manchester will leave 7th
street wharf tomorrow at 10 am, 2:aO and
$3.50 pm; returning leave the Hall at 12:45,
4:45, and II pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25
Kernan's Lyceum.

Kentucky Bellies is the name of new
organization of variety performers that is
the attraction at Kernans this week. On
account of its newness the chorus work in
the opening and closing burlesques is lit
tie ragged, and the burlesques themselves
need sprucing up bit and the interpola-
ton Of some good songs. A pretty good
olio makes up in a measure for deficiencies
in the ensemble work and introduces some
clever turns, chief among which are q
comical sketch by George Willis and Grace
Barron; triple horizontal bar work. by
Dumitrescu and Van Auken: musical
sketch by Gardner. West and Sunshine and
black face dialogue act. by HALEY and
Meehan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25
T he TIL EAT Err.
Layfayette Square Theater.

Five years ago Augustus Thomas power
full drama ''Arixona" was first given
TO the American public, and at that
time the brand OF popular approval
was stamped upon 1t. It is one Of
the strongest plays Of that class that has
ever been produced. It portrays different
phase Of human nature with every person
in the cast, carries the audience through
several strong scenes to remarkable eli
max and closes with the villain foiled and
virtue triumphant.
A splendid audience greeted the play at
the opening of the Lafayette last night by
Melville B. Raymond. There were few va
cant seats in the house, and the audience
was highly enthusiastic, the curtain being
called up nearly dozen times at the close
villain. was killed by a shot from the pistol
OF Tony, the Mexican vaQuero. Miss Alma
Bradley, as Bonita. gave fine perform
ance Of a natural girl. her lack OF artificiah
enacted by Escamillio Fernandez, was all
that could be asked. The principal
characters were we'll played. Joseph
Greene as Henry Candy, the wealthy ranch
splendidly supported BY Miss Eleanor VIII
ton as Mrs. Candy. Sergt. Kellar. the
father of the deceived Lena. a maid SER
want who fell under the wiles Of Capt.
A1ouSAdiA, gave d uHo TcHQItlOu Oh d SIoTN
old soldier who knew his duty and did 1t.
and the unfortunate young woman carried
out her part of the action we'll Miss Flea
nor Mckee, as the wife Of Col. Bonham.
seemed inclined to overact her part at times
and II John T. Burke as Col Bonham would
speak less rapidly and enunciate more dis
tinctly the audience would be duly grateful
In the final scenes he did better.
Frank Ball. who played Lieut.. Denton, is
fine young actor. His Interpretation Of the
part was highly acceptable. and his youth
and sterling qualities of honor caught the
feminine contingent who love brass but
tons.
Altogether. the play as given last night
was pleasant opening Of the dramatic
season at this popular house, and there was
not member of the company who did not
earn every bit Of the applause which was
80 freely and spontaneously accorded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25
Ericsson Line Excursions'

tvEWATER ROUTE from BALTIMORH.
Through the canal to Philadelphia" Stopping as
great nshing grounds ct Betterton easo Ohester Pa.
Eare from Warrington By B: and o: to Baltimore.
round trip $40. Returning all rail from Phiiadsl-
Rhia B. aad o.. 20. Steamers sail daily except
am; Sundays. 8 am. Tickets to Philadelphia
On sale IN Washington at B. and o. Ticket Onces.
Also ]. Spliedt, Agent, b07 Pa ave-, for Atlantic
City. Cape Nay. Asbury Park. Ocean Grove. Long
Write for r. guide. CIARENCE SHRi iii Y G.P.X..
9ol Light st.. BalttmoEsA Nd 3e1&U
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25

The theft of paifsof shoes was reported
to tho police yesterday by David Shelton.
He is employed asi-seA boy at the Elmer
gency Hospital. HisshOes were taken from
the hospital.
A hat that was waited at 81 .25 was sold to
a stranger yesterda3s@e the store OF Ben1a-
min Schwartz, 1885, AAnnsylvania avenue,
and check for 351t taken from the cusi
toner. The chane1 was given and the
stranger departed. The check It Ii said.
proved to be worthless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25
Hard Coal for Fort Hunt.

The two-masted schooner C. B. Powell.
laden with about 800 tons Of hard coal.
from Philadelphia. has arrived at the sheri-
dan Point wharf. the landing place for the
Fort Hunt. Va. military station. and IL un-
loading her cargo there. The coal ia for
the use of the officers and men at the fort
during the coming winter. and Is the first
cargo Of the kind that has arrived at the
Potomac forts this summer. Several other
schOoners and barges with coal for Fort
Washington and Fort Hunt are yet to ar
rive,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25
Funeral Of August Lempke

Funeral services over the remains of Au-
gust Lempke were held yesterday afternoon
at the family residence, 1853 street south
west. Rev. Claudius Smith. pastor OF
Epiphany Chapel. OBLIGATED. The interment
was at Congressional cemetery Represen-
tatives Of Plate Printers Union, No. 21
of which the deceased was a member, at
tended the services. The pallbearers were
Thomas O'Brien, Theodore Moseley, twill
lam Manning, Joseph Hardy, James Dineen
wallace Haxton, Frederick Frederick and
John Strock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25
Lawn Fete at Lanedon.

The lawn fete to be given for the benefit
of St Barnabas p. e. Church at Langdon
tomorrow and Thursday evenings promises
to be a most attractive and agreeable
affair. Music and dancing in large, cool,
open pavilion are noted as q part Of the
features offered for the entertainment OF
patrons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25
Vessel Sinks and Cargo Washes Away

The large sailing barge Daniel. owned by
parties residing in Alexandria. while on her
way up the river Friday last with large
cargo Of cord wood aboard, struck what
is thought to have been a submerger log or
stone off Maryland Paint and sprung a
leak. The water came in SO fast that the
crew could do nothing. and she sank in
about seven or eight feet Of water and 1t Is
stated that much Of her deck load Of lum-
Der went floating down the river. The ves-
sci will be raised at once and will be taken
to Alexandria to be hauled out on the ma
rine railway there and repaired. The cargo
aboard the schooner was consigned to par
ties in Georgetown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25

z. 8. RANDALL POTOMAC RIVER LINE 90.
DAILY STEAMERS FOR RIVER LANDJNGG
Monday and Wednesday at pm. for Colonial
Beach, Colton's and intermediate landings and
landings in Wicomico river and Nomini end Lower
Machodoc creeks, Va. Saturdays at am. for
Colonial Beach and intermediate landings and
Bushwood, Rock Point, Colton's, Currion an and
landings In Nomini creek.
Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at an. fog
landings to Colonial Beach and Maddox creek.
UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE,
WASHINGTON, d. O., TO GLYMONT. Md
and intermediate landings.
The STEAMER ESTELLE RANDALL-Daily, az.
cept Sunday, an. Returning about A:80 pm.
Passenger accommodate lions first class Freight re.
ceived until within half hour Of sailing.
e. S: RANDALL, Manager. phone l7es GEO.
phone 1765. WIN. NJ. REARDoN. Agent. Alex.
andria. phone so. au3-tf-22
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"A Ragged Hero" pm
Empire-"Kidnapped in New York."
pm.
Kernan's-"The Kentucky Bellies" S:15
pm.
Observation-Disclosures :15 pm.
Cabin John Bridge-Haley' Band and
fireworks display.
Chevy Chase Lake-Concert by Marine
Band and dancing.
Open Air Theater, Chevy Chase Lake
Motion pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25

Merchants & Miners Trans. Co.
Queen of Summer Trips"
Boston and Providence.
by Sea-"
Steamer from Baltimore and Norfolk
daily pm. Send for tour book.
Tickets on sale Baltimore and Ohio,
Pennsylvania railroad offices.
w. p. TURNER, G. P. A.,
Baltimore, Nd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25
Spend a Da1s AZ Bay Ridge.

The best and mo1h accessible salt water
bathing within easyreach of Washington,
also fine fishing, crashing and boating
Trains from b. and %. r. r. station 9:1O
am week days, 9s10 Ia. m. and -1:46 pm
Sundays. Rate, B0c; children, 25c-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-25

Edward r. Archer, thirty-three years DID,
whose home is at 1415 9th street northwest
was treated at the Emergency Hospital
yesterday afternoon for a severe injury to
his hand, inflicted by the explosion Of q
settler syphon at the Raleigh Hotel