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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
SPEED REGULATIONS.
Police Instructed to Arrest All Who
Violate Them.

Major Sylvester announced yesterday that
he will call the members Of the police BIZ
cycle SQUAD together one day next week for
the purpose of giving the men instructions
relative to the enforcement Of the regula-
lions concerning the operation Of horseless
vehicles The regulations will become efrec-
tive next week, and 1t Is the intention OF
Major Sylvester that the bicycle men shall
become familiar with the provisions OF the
law and see to their enforcement in prop
er manner. The law. Is not to be enforced
in a manner to make the work of the OFF,
GERS appear in the light OF prosecutions. 1t
is probable that in cases where the less i'm
portant provisions Of the regulations are
overlooked the owners of the vehicles will
be warned. This will not apply to cases in
which the speed provision Is violated and
the members of the mounted squad Will De
told to arrest every person who violates
this section of the regulations Every few
days the police have an experience with an
automobilist which causes them to believe
that many operators of the machines have
very little respect for the law.
Policeman Mullen Of the sixth precinct
participated in a race last night with one
of the machines, but he was outclassed by
the motor in the matter OF endurance. The
race started from 7th and F streets, where
the policeman was standing when the big
red devir' hove in sight. Two men and two
women were seated in the vehicle. which
was going at about thirty horse power
gait. 1t was apparent from the actions OF
the fair occupants Of the rear seat that they
disliked the idea of being stopped by a po-
liceman and that they were more than WILL
ing to take the chances of fast run over
the streets and around the corners. The
chase was a lively one and the policeman
kept close to the violators of the law until
near North Capitol and + streets, when the
red devil disappeared in the darkness.
The policeman has a clue to the identity
of the men who were in the machine and
may cause their arrest in few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
Swimming Machine.
From the Philadelphia Record.

From the Philadelphia Record.
Just as a man on a bicycle is enabled to
cover more ground than a man on foot so
is his capacity of travel through water aug
mented by the use of the swimming ma
chine, which has been recently designed
and patented by a Chicago man. In fact,
the principle Of the bicycle seems to enter
largely into the construction of the SWIM
ming machine. The machine is strapped
to the operator about his waist and is held
rigfdly in place by means of q saddle-like
arrangement below. a bar OF adjustable
length. in order that 1t may be made to
suit men Of different build. hangs from the
saddle and Is supplied with pedals revolved
by the operators feet, and these in turn
drive q propeller Of suitable SIZE This
wheel does all the work of driving the
swimmer through the water and does the
work with much more facility and speed
than man can force himself through the
water unaided.
The inventor says the weight of the
mechanism Is readily overcome by the ac-
ton of the Wheel and that any swimmer
can soon acquire the knack of its use. The
buoying tendency of the body and the
weight of the contrivance serve to MAIN
tain the swimmer at the right angle to get
the best results from the use Of the ma
chine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
Real Estate Transfers.

| No. 9O6 25th street northwest-John W.
Shaw to Isabel Shaw Miller, lot 81, square
IS; $40.
o street southwest between ~ and 9Th
streets-Mary L. McGlue ct al to Mary J.
Wright, lot a. square 500; SO.
| No. GIL 9Th street northeast-Old Domin-
ion Building and Loan Association to Sam
| uel w. Pickford, part lot "a, square 913:
IS, 800
| Addition to LIE Droit Park-John L. War
rem ct ux. to George w. and Mary T. Kehl,
lot SO. block 80; SO.
Estate of Giles Dyer-Emily A. Lndner
to George C. F. Bratenahl, part lots IA and
10; s..
Nos. 919 and 921 ~ street southwest
| Arthur A. Berry ct al. trustees, to Ernest
c. Hazen. original lot &c. square 400; $4,025.
| North Capitol street northwest between
| p and @ streets-L Cabell Williamson ct al,
trustees. to Charles L. Steidel, lot 1854,
square 615; $2,O76.
| B street southeast between 9Th and 9th
| streets-Mary E. Wynkoop ct vir, John A.,
| to George L. Beeler, lot %. square 923; SO.
| Petworth-Mary L. Eaton ct viz, Volney,
| to Farley H. Eaton, part lot 8, block 30;
$40.
Nineteenth and r streets northwest
! George c. Hazelton ct ux. to Stilson Hutch
ms. original lot II. square 14S; $500.
| North Grounds Columbian University
| FRANK b. AitemOS ct 0X. to MT. Pleasant
Congregational Society, part lot g. block
| 80; s., 500.
NJ street northeast between 4th and 9th
| successfully NJ. France ct vir. Gordon c.,
| to Sarah E. Carter. lot IS. square sos; so.
Montello-James Smith to John J. Swee-
| ney, lot go, block II; no
Fifth street northeast between D and e
| streets-Joseph Ferrero ct Tx. to Anna
| Brahler, lots 20 and n. square S12; SO.
Alley between r and 8. 9Th and 7th
| streets NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. A. Birney ct al,
| trustees to Christian, F. Umhau, lots X
and L, square 49,; 81 800. "a
Tenth street and Florida avenue north
west-Irving Williamson ct al. trustees, to
| Charles Werner, lots 10 to liz. square 357;
SO.
Efingham place-Samuel "A. Drury ct al.
trustees, to Edward c. WALL lot g. block
II; $2,225. rs
H street northeast between Delaware
avenue and I'd street-Thomas Culhaine ct
ux. to Washington Terminal Company, lots
and 10, square 719; 1920.
Fourth street northwest between I and
X Streets. Edward Fowler ct ux. to
Thomas w. Fowler. part lot 2. square 527:
SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
USE OF FIRE ESCAPES.
Equipping Large Buildings With the
Necessary Appliances.

In the course Of the special inspection
Of large buildings in the District of Co
lumbia by the fire department and the
electrical department ordered by Commits
sioner mcfarland, who has charge of both
departments. two years ago. most Of the
larger buildings, including hotels, apart
ment houses colleges and private schools.
have been improved by the adoption of
whatever was lacking In fire escapes and
fire appliances, and in the condition Of the
electrical wiring and apparatus. Last year
Commissioner Mcfarland ordered an in
spection of the public school buildings,
with view to their improvement in this
respect, and as a result an additional ap-
preparation of $2,4OO was made by Con-
gress for the purpose of beginning the
work of properly equipping the public
school buildings with fire escapes and fire
appliances.
Chief Belt at Commissioner Macfarland's
direction, has just reported another in
spection of the school buildings, with q
view-to the proper expenditure Of this ap-
preparation, and suggests that estimates
be secured as to- the cost of a larger fire
escape than the standard in use in the
District, SO as to accommodate more school
children. and so that he may know how
many can be bought out Of the appropria-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
SCULPTURE FOR ST. LOUIS.
A Part of Washington's Contribution
to the Fair.

Mr. L. Amateis, whose home is at 1717
10Th street, this city, recently shipped his
models for two colossal groups of figures
which are to ornament the varied indus
tries building, st. Louis, to the studio Of
Mr.. Carl Bitter. in New Jersey. where they
will be made the proper size. Mr. Amateis
is one Of the most distinguished sculptors
in America. His studio is more suggestive
of an atelier in the Latin Quarter of Paris
than anything else in Washington. 1t is
the wing of quaint old house. with plenty
of yard around 1t, although situated not
far from aristocratic Dupont Circle, where
the plutocrats pay $40 a square foot for
land. An enormous panel of glass admits
the north light into the large. old-fashioned
room in which Mr. Amateis works. Over
the verandas and the sides Of the house
the Virginia creeper climbs. hiding with it's
graceful tendrils the ravages time has made
on the old mansion. The famous sculptor
has grouped around him models Of photo
graphs Of his best work. His leaning is to-
ward the Greek ideals, as one can see at a
moments glance.
Mr.. Amateis is preparing four striking
represents Louis TX of France as a great
crusader. 1t was his zeal in leading the
knights OF the Cross to rescue the Holy
Land that won for him canonization and
dio of Mr.. Amateis represents him as a
knight mounted on a spirited horse. all in
complete armor Three plumes wave from
his warlike helmet. In his right hand he
holds the banner emblazoned with the
cross. The mounted knight, st. Louis, is
a prototype of Faith rather than King Of
France. The pose suggests the high cour-
age and sublime faith which carried him
and his knightly band through the dangers
of the ue-infeSted orient to battle with
Saracen hordes for the possession of the
holy city.
Besides this he will exhibit at the st.
Louis exposition three other bronzes. One
is a snapshot in Egypt, another in India
another in Italy. The first represents a
tall, slender Egyptian who has just killed
a huge game bird and is bearing 1t home
on his back. The second is a tiger. crouched
on fallen log in an Indian jungle. The
third is an equestrian statue Of an Italian
cavalry officer slowing descending one Of
the sloping hills around Rome ANY one
who has noticed the type of the Roman
officer will appreciate the possibilities Of
this work.
Mr.. Amateis is planning another and a
grander specimen of his best work for the
ST. Louis exposition, but is not yet ready
for Its design to be made public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
MIR. sANaER's RESIGNATION.
Correspondence Between Him and Set
rotary Root Made Public.

Correspondence Between Him and Sec
rotary Root Made Public.
Correspondence between the Secretary Of
War and his former assistant relative to
the resignation Of the latter has been made
public. The letter Of Colonel Sanger and
the reply of Secretary Root are as follows:
War Department,
"Office Of the Assistant Secretary,
WASHINGTON, D. c., March %, 1903.
Dear Mr.. Root: Some time ago l spoke
to you about the necessity of giving up the
position Of assistant secretary of war for
the reasons referred to below, and as these
reasons have grown stronger I feel now
that should ask you to let me go as soon
as you can arrange to select my successor.
You know of the serious illness in my
family during the past year. Mrs. Sang
er's health makes 1t impossible for her to
stay here during the summer, and do not
think that she Is well enough to spend sew
eral months without me. You will, am
sure, feel as do, that under the circum-
stances the only course for me Is to ask
you to let me turn over the Office to some
one else.
II need not tell you how much 1 have en-
5oyed our personal relations, and 1t has
given me the greatest satisfaction to work
with you while vital and far-reaching
organization and instruction.; changes which
will be OF the greatest benefit to the army
and to the country. Sincerely yours,
WIN. CARY SANGER"
Hon. Ehhu Root. Secretary of War;"
Secretary Root replied:
War Department,
WASHINGTON, July H. 1903.
my Dear Col. Sanger: The President has
shared with me the reluctance which have
felt to have you leave the office Of assistant
secretary of war, but we have been COM
PEELED to realize that your reasons for re-
signing were properly controlling and that
we had no right to insist upon your making
a-further sacrifice. 1t is gratifying to have
secured successor who has your warm
approval. Your resignation is accordingly
accepted. to take effect upon the Qualifica-
ton of your successor.
Il cannot adequately tell you how
strong a support and how great comfort
You have given to the department not
merely an absolutely upright and faithful
performance of the ordinary duties of an
assistant secretary. but your special knowl-
edge of many of the most important SUBJ
jects with which we have had to deal your
as an adviser, and your special ability to
stand firmly by the rules of action which
you believed to be right, against all Corners
without making any enemies, have been Of
great and special public service.
You will leave behind you in Washing
ton a host of friends. and none but friends;
and 1 look forward with confidence to the
time when the present cause of your leav-
ing will have been happily overcome and
when our people at home will be fortunate
enough to get you to serve them here again
II shall always be your debtor my dear
colonel, and always your sincere friend.
Faithfully yours, ELIHU ROOT,
Secretary of War;
Hon William Cary Sanger,
Assistant Secretary of War"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
Death of George Morse Guild.

Word was received here This morning of
the death Of George Morse Guild. piano
manufacturer and inventor Of Boston,
Mass, at his home on Chestnut Hill, that
city, August Is. Of heart disease. He was
the brother-in-law OF Miss Flora Adams
Darling OF this city. He had been engaged
In the manufacture Of high-plass pianos for
over forty years and had eishty-five medals
as testimony Of his success. On the day
OF his death he saw the success of eighteen
years OF effort toward securing a new
American plano action and, 1t is said. re-
action after the mental strain was the
cause OF his death. He had many friends
acquaintance over many parts of the coun-
try The funeral will take place in Boston
tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
FAIR WEATHER.
The Prediction Made for Tonight and
Tomorrow. %

The Prediction Made for Tonight and
Tomorrow.
Forecast till pm. Thursday-For the
District Of Columbia and Maryland. fair to-
night and Thursday: light to fresh west to
northwest winds.
For Virginia. partly cloudy tonight and
Thursday; light variable winds.
Maximum temperature past twenty-four
hours, 70; year ago, 81.
Weather conditions and general forecast
Conditions are unsettled east Of the Mis-
sissippi river. but without precipitation, ex-
cept In the southern states, where showers
still continue. There was also local show
ers in the upper lake region and portions
of the west.
Temperatures have generally risen over
the eastern half of the country, except In
the upper lake region and the gulf states,
and have fallen in the northern slope and
middle plateau. They were very high dur
ing Tuesday over the middle and northern
districts west of the Rocky mountains.
Showers will continue tonight and Thurs
day in the south Atlantic and east gulf
states, while in the middle Atlantic states
the Ohio valley and lower lake region the
weather will be generally clear, with some
what lower temperature Thursday.
On the middle Atlantic coast the winds
will be fresh southwest to west; on the
south Atlantic coast fresh east to south
on the lower lakes fresh west to north
west
Steamers departing today for European
ports will have fresh southwest to west
winds and fair weather to the Grand Banks
The following heavy precipitation Gin
inches) has been reported during the past
twenty-fou o hours; Savannah, 14;
boro', Ca, 1884; Eufaula, Ala, 2.1O Way
cross, Ca, 19O; Nacogdoches. Texas. 2.12
Records for Twenty Four Hours.
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the twentyfour hours beginning
at pm. yesterday:
Thermometer: August 1S4 pm. IS; 3
pm, 7s; II midnight, 70: August "a am
IS; am, II; II noon. II; pm, IS Maxi
mum. 80. at IL am. August 10; minimum,
6S, at Am. August -.
Barometer: August 1S- pm, 5000; .
pm. 1908; II midnight, 1902. August 49,
am, 5000; 8 am, 1888; noon, 1887,
pm, 1888.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide 1O:47 a. m. and 11:O1
pm; high tide 1859 am. and 4:28 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide IL 40 am; high tide
sos am. and 5:35 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-sun rises 5:14 g. m; sun sets 1853
pm.
Moon rises Z:S5 am tomorrow
Tomorrow-Sun rises 5:15 am.
The City Lights. -
The city lights and naphtha lamps all
lighted by thirty minutes after sunset; ex-
tinguishing begun one hour before sunrise.
All arc and incandescent lamps lighted M
teen minutes after sunset and extinguished
forty-fve minutes before sunrise. "'-'
Potomac Cloudy; Shenandoah Clear.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
HARPER'S FERRY, w. Va. August 10
The Potomac Is cloudy; the Shenandoah
clear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
Cruiser Chattanooga,

telegram has been received at the Navy
Department from the Crescent Shipbuilding
Company 10 the effect that 1t hopes to soon
be in position to continue the work on
the cruiser Chattanooga and the torpedo
poats o Brien and Nicholson, the contracts
on which were Cancelled by the department
q Few days ago. Acting Secretary Darling
has replied that the department will be
gao 10 know when the company feels that
IL rs ape 10 go ahead with the work There
Us nttie likelihood. however. that the con-
~ ucuon VIII again be placed in the hands
OF the Crescent Company. II being Intended
yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
Building Permits.

Building permits were issued today az
follows:
Robert L. Teele, trustee, one one story
frame dwelling, Rhode Island avenue near
Goth street, Ellaston terrace: cost, 81. 400.
Honora Rundlett, repairs to 1853 and 1155
18th street northwest: cost. $500.
B. H. Gleaves, one one-story brick add
ton and repairs to 1913 Carroll street south
east; cost. 500.
A. E. Wurdeman. one two-story brick ad-
dition and repairs to 725 9th street north
west; cost, 500.
Marion o. Thompson. repairs to 1912 and
1914 G street northwest; cost, SOS.
Motley Anderson repairs to GIG 18th
street northwest; cost, 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
A Provisional Approval.

An application for a permit to construct
a dam across the ST. Lawrence river at
lie Gelops Island has been approved by the
Secretary of War. The approval Is provi-
sional. II being effective only on condition
that the Canadian government shall make
changes II the dam affects the level Of the
river. Congress granted the concession and
provided for its approval by the Secretary
OF War
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
FILIPINO LABOR.
Contractor for Harbor Improvement at
Manila Commends It.

Contractor for Harbor Improvement al
Manila Commends It.
There has been received by the bureau
Of insular affairs, War Department, a copy
Of a letter written by Mr.. H. Krusi, vice
president Of the Atlantic. Gulf and Pacific
Company. which has the contract for the
harbor improvements at Manila, and ad-
dressed to Gov. Taft, in reply to his re-
quest for a report on Filipino labor. The
letter 10 dated Manila, July 2, 1903, and is
as follows:
"Sir: Answering your esteemed verbal in
Quiry as to our success with Filipino labor,
we beg to state as follows:
First. We believe that Filipino labor can
successfully be used. We are employing
about one thousand Filipinos which Is a
practical demonstration that this statement
Is not a theory.
Second. To employ successfully Filipino
labor Is to the American employer of labor
a new business, which has to be learned.
If he cannot learn 1t he cannot do business
in the Philippine Islands.
Third. In general the Fflipinos have to
be taught to work. This requires a con-
siderable proportion of intelligent high
grade American foremen and mechanics.
Fourth. The way to keep the Filipino
laborer permanently in ones employ is to
arrange his surroundings SO that he Is bet
tet oA dHo HioIO coHtcNeeo lHero tIdu any
where else. This we have attained by
means of providing homes for the Filipinos
and their families: also amusements, in
GLIDING Sunday fiestas and schools where
their children may be educated
Fifth We are opposed to the introduce
ton of the Chinese. The only argument
that we can see in its favor is that 1t may
somewhat expedite the development of the
resources of the islands. This temporary
advantage is. we believe, overbalanced and
overwhelmed by the ultimate injury to both
the Americans and natives in the islands
Sixth. We believe that the greatest need
of the islands is the abolition Of the Ding
ley tariff as far as it applies to the Philip
pines. We want the American market, not
the Chinese laborer."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

than at any other camps they have had.
Captain Brett will have the rank Of heu-
tenant colonel in the District National
Guard, but retains the rank, pay and al
lowances Of a captain Of cavalry in the
regular army. He will probably report
for duty Immediately
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
AN AOJUTANT GENERAL
Captain Lloyd M. Brett As
signed to District Militia.
A POPULAR OFFICER
SERVED WITH DISTINCTION IN
WAR WITH INDIANS.
Also Saw Service in Cuba Under Gen.
Shafter-Now at Fort Myer
in I'd Cavalry.
A POPULAR OFFICER

Capt. Lloyd M. Brett. I'd Calvalry. has
been assigned to duty as adjutant general
of the militia of the District of Columbia,
vice Major Theodore Mosher, U. s. A, who
has been relieved from that duty at his
own request. This action was taken in &C
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
To Go to Philippines.

The order directing the 14th Cavalry to
sail for the Philippines which was held
up for some time. has been renewed and the
regiment. which is now In Arizona, will
sail in about two weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
wife Petitions FOR Divorce.

Lillian L. Cornwell, through Attorney J.
J. Waters. has petitioned the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia to grant
her divorce from Frederick NJ Cornwell.
said to be member Of the metropolitan
police force Of the District. A corespon-
dent Is named
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
FRATERNAL NOTICES.

LA FAYETTE LODGE, NO. 10. F. A. A. NJ.
Stated communication THURSDAY. August 20,
1903 at 1880 o'clock nm Usual business. No
work w SPENCER ARMSTRONG,
JOHN H. OLCOTT Worshipful Master.
Secretary, 1881 St NV. au1S-Zt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE FAMILY OF THE LATE JNO. II. ZIfMER-
man wish TO express their grateful thanks to the
pastors who oficiated at the funeral to the choir,
TO the pallbearers, both honorary and active and
to all friends for their kindly sympathy and
floral offerings. ut') THE FAMILY.
GR-A-F-T-O-N,
The Roofing Expert.
/ Twenty years Of success In roof work Ia our
record. II the roof needs attention let us
know. Well put 1t In perfect condition Tor
X little money.
Grafton s. Son ,9 aS0e s1 Phone sapsFi r. 49,
an14- 1Od
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w shington
Loan s. Trust Co..

PAID-UP CAPITAL. q. zoo. COO
Loans In any amount made ca approved real
estate collateral At reasonable rates.
Interest paid upon deposits on monthly bal
ances subject to check.
This company acts a. executor. Administers
- tor. trustee. agent treasurer. registrar anA
in all other nduciary capacities.
Boxes for rent In burglar and Areproof
vaults for safe deposit and storage Of vala-
able packages.
Real Estate Department 10 prepared 10 a.
sumo the Management OF your real estate.
- Careful attention given b all details
JOHN JOY EDISON. President
JOHN A. SwOPE. Vice President
ELLIS SPEAR. .............S Second Vice President
ANDhEW fAhAEh. treasurer
BRlCE j. MUSES.. .Aesletant Treasurer
THOMAS BRADLEY..."......Rs Real Estate omcss
de20-tf,36
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MnY IneY sen.

Is it strange that a lot 80 b. so,
containing 500 square feet, sells
without agents when compared with
one 100 by 40, containing only 1000
square feet, or less than one halt as
much!
Our streets are 40tt. and alleys 16
IT,, while alleys on other plots are
only 10 it,, useless for teams to pass.
Every 4 lots face on two streets,
aud have two alleys. No lot with
out street or alley.
When we sell lot, vein fact, give
one, 1.-THE size of other lots away to
the purchaser. In the past ten days
we have sold more lots and we still
have more 70 sell.
We furnish perfect title, without
any conditions or restrictions.
Terms to suit reliable purchasers.
You can GUY tnesc eautitul lots
Belleyiew ouly OF, L. Y KICK.
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