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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
FOUND FLOATING.
Body Of White Nan Supposed to Be
John Long,

The body of an unidentified white man
was found floating In the Eastern branch
about"7 O'Clock this morning. at a point
about one hundred yards south of the Ben
ming bridge. George Dean of Benning who
made the discovery. notified the police OF
the ninth precinct and the body was taken
from the water and removed to the morgue.
Later 1t developed that the man was
known by the name Of John to several
people in that locality, but 1t Is not known
where he resides. His appearance indicates
that he was butcher and weighed about
200 pounds.
He has red hair and red mustache, and
was attired in working clothes Nothing
was found in the pockets OF his clothing
but a scent piece, one car ticket and
small pocket knife. 1t is stated that he
was seen In a saloon near the bridge about
10 o'clock last nigh, and asked for and
was given car ticket. The body is held
at the morgue.
The man Is supposed to be John Long,
who was formerly employed in a summer
garden at the corner Of Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and 9th street southeast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
DESTRUCTION OF MONEY.
Methods Employed by the Different
Governments

Few persons are aware that a Bank OF
England note leaves that bank but once.
and that the moment the old lady of
Threadneedle street regains possession Of
the crisp sheet of paper its doom is sealed,
even though 1t has been but five minutes in
circulatiGn," said H. J. Carmichael. a Lon
don banker. to a Star man at the Arlington.
Like the Imperial Bank of Germany. our
national banking institution destroys its
old notes by fire; but the Bank of France
and the United States treasury prefer to
destroy their old paper currency by chem
ical processes. though, the first mentioned
used also to indulge in bank-note bonfirest
Every year notes of the face value of
$4,000. 600 are consigned to the flames in
the Bank of England furnace; not all at
once of course, for that would be an oper
alton too long and monotonous for the OFF,
Gals who must be present to witness it TO
take at one sitting.
Five Thousand notes of various denom-
ir atoms are daily issued by the bank. and
in packets of $1,000 notes they are de-
stroyed But ere it is burned a return note
is kept in the bank note library for five
years, in case 1t may be required for ref
erence. 1t is one of 100000 notes, the
number usually in stock. but If 1t is re-
Quired it can be turned up in five minutes.
so perfect is the system of filing. This dead
stock is kept in Ii. 400 boxes. each Of which
measures eighteen inches in length by ten
inches in width and nine inches in depth.
Before they are burned hole is punched
through the figure giving the value. and
the chief cashiers signature is torn off.
They are packed into the furnace while the
officials look on. the fire is lighted, and in
a short while little ash is all that remains
of what at one time represented many thou
sands of British sovereigns
1.-The Imperial Bank of Germany burns
over 100 00O 600 notes yearly. 1t seems that
such a number should represent a truly
colossal sum; but. then. many of them are
for small amounts and the majority for not
more than ) marks.
Twelve million pounds is the amount
representing the annual destruction of COO,
900 notes of the Bank of France. They
used to be burned in cage rotating over
a huge fire, but now they are reduced to a
pulp in the presence of several directors.
after first being punched and stamped can,
celed.' Such distractions take place every
fortnight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
LeNDoN's CIVIC FLAG.
What the Signs and Devices Mean-A
Wat Tyler Tradition.

Cores Pau Mall Gaxette.
When the familiar red and white flag Of
the city OF London waves over Brussels
the mayor of that town having expressed
wish to see 1t floating proudly beside his
own-the good people of the Belgian capital
will no doubt be considerably puzzled to
know what meaning attaches to its mark
ings, and especially to one. woven in red.
in the top hand corner. We refer to
the dagger" as it is generally called-the
presence of which, by the way, very few
Of those who were either born live with
in the sound of Bow Bells can explain.
Some might go so far as to state that the
strangely employed weapon had something
to do with Wat Tyler" but even they
would be incorrect. although 1t must be
admitted that they have been most con-
sistently misled on the point
The flag is a reproduction of the shield
which occupies the center of the city arms
and it has been commonly believed that the
dagger was added to the red cross by
Richard II I'm commemoration of Wat
Tyler's insurrection and the death of the
rebel in Smithfield by the hand of the val
liant mayor The belief in this tradition
has no doubt been fostered by an inscrfp-
ton still to be found on a statue of Sir
William Walworth. preserved on the stair
case at Fishmongers Hail. 1t runs:
Brave Wa1worth. Knight. Lord Mayor, vt Slew
sRebellious Tyler in his Alarmes-
The King therefore, did give In lieu
The dagger to the Cityes armes
In the 4th Year Of Richard H. Ammo DOmini 1881.
But controverting facts are more stub
born than even the brave knights blade,
and the dagger is, forsooth. no dagger at
all, but a representation Of short sword,
mathematical of st. Paul. the patron saint
of the corporation. This view has been
supported by careful examination of an
interesting series OF bosses still existing in
of early date. and among them are repre-
sensations of the shield and dagger, while
one bears two swords crossed saltirewise,
which Is taken as another emblem asso-
cfated with the apostle. In addition to
these there Is an historical fact which puts
all question as to Wat Tyler's connection
with the dagger beyond doubt. The new
seal upon which the perfectly craven
shield appeared land which would have
taken at least four months to design and
engrave) was brought in by the mayor on
death OF Wat Tyler. which occurred on
June Is in the same year.
Mr. Arthur Charles Fox-Davfes," the WELL
known author of Public Arms also says
the Wat Tyler story is fine piece of Nc
tion," but adds that even this wild legend
was surpassed by the fury with which anti
popery fanatics attacked Sir Stuart KnilI
on one occasion in the belief that he had
placed a St Peters cross upon the city
arms. They were SO short-sighted, says the
author. that they mistOOk the sword for
cross turned the wrong way up.
Those quaint people, the heralds. describe
the flag as Argent. a cross gules in the
first quarter. a sword in pale, point upward,
of the last
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
NO DEVELOPMENTS TODAY.
Large Number Of Applicants for Dis
trict Authorship.

There were no new developments in the
authorship matter at the District building.
Commissioner West is still receiving large
number of applications for the place, but
1t is believed in this case the Office will
seek the man.
Commissioner West declared this morning
that the next auditor appointed would be
appointed for good"
The Commissioners have received a let
ter from the American Audit Company Of
New York. stating that the company would
be pleased to conduct examinations Of ac-
counts in the District of Columbia for the
Commissioners. 1T has In its employ" the
writer says. competent experts whose tes-
timony will be accepted by the courts. and
it's rates are as reasonable as possible con-
sistent with good work"
The Commissioners have simply noted
the communication. as treasury experts are
now making the examination desired by
the Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
General and Personal News From
Montgomery County's Capital
:eial Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, July 10, 1903,
About 6 o'clock yesterday evening Mr..
Vivian Bradshaw and Miss Alice Sull-
van of Stafford county, Va. reached ROCK
vile In quest of a marriage license and a
minister Within a very short while after
their arrival they were pronounced man
and wife by Rev. s. r. White of the Bap-.
fist Church. The ceremony was perform
ed in the office of the clerk OF the circuit
court in the court house, and was witness
ed by quite number of persons who had
been appraised of the prospective event. The
groom gave his age twenty-five and the
bride was representated as being twenty
one. Immediately after the ceremony the
newly married couple left for Washington.
The resignation of Miss Helen Day as
principal of the public school at Etchison,
and the appointment of Miss May Condor
Of Frederick county, principal of the
school at Brink. have been announced.
Mrs. A. A Braddock of this place is
visiting her sister, Mrs. e. w. Perkins in
Washington.
Miss Della Keys of Baltimore is a guest
at the home of Col. and Mrs. William Dor
sey near this place.
Theopia Brown, colored who is under
stood to reside near Spencerville this
county, was lodged in Jail here this after
noon upon the charge of horse stealing.
He drove into Sandy Spring, this county,
this morning with a horse bleeding pro-
fusely from several artery in one of its
legs, and which showed signs of having
been very hard driven. The suspicious of
Justice of the Peace Alfred Fairall. who
sides at Sandy SPRING were aroused and
at his instance a Mr.. Leizear, who also
lives at Sandy Spring. swore out a warrant
charging the negro with the larceny of
the animal. Deputy Sheriff Carr was noti-
fed and he went to Sandy Spring to convey
the prisoner to Rockville. 1t turned out
that the man was also wanted for robbing
tenant house on the farm of Mr.. Caleb
Stabler near Spencerville. and Deputy Carr
had the warrant for his arrest in his pock-
ct at the time.
The accused man at first denied having
stolen the horse, but after reaching Rock
vile he was put through a sweat by Dep
uty Sheriff John A. Selby and finally ad-
mitted that he had caught the animal
in public road near Fulton. Howard
county, and that he visited a nearby barn
and secured the harness and got the dog
cart to which the horse was hooked
from building the same farm. 1t is
stated that when the horse reached Sandy
Spring 1t was in very weak condition
essary to have the artery sewed up in
order to save the animals life. 1t is sup
posed that the horse was driven into a
barb-wire fence. The owner of the stolen
property has not yet been learned.
Miss Elizabeth Anthony and Miss Maud
Trimble of this place have gone to Atlantic
City for weeks sojourn.
Mrs. Claude Allnutt of Brooklyn. N. Y.
is visiting her husbands parents Mr. and
Mrs. II. c. A1lnutt, at this place. She will
remain several weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
Foreigners on British Ships.
From the London Telegraph.

From the London Telegraph
The report of the committee appointed
by the board Of trade, to inquire into Ger
tain questions affecting the mercantile ma
rine has been issued, with the minutes of
evidence A summary Of the report has
already appeared III these columns, but it
may be of intei assf sJrefer to the remarks
upon the increasing Of, employment of for
eigners in Briyhh ships. There were 81, 174
foreigners in Esl1. an increase of u. 1874 in
thirteen yearsttsThe1 committee proposes no
bar to their ssrvics so long as they can
speak Englishu while Tregretting, as might
be expected. .tbRts the number Of British
born men is eftaAinsb OFF, The members of
the committee ,askaS themselves Is there
any objection zfp ,hfs; felt or apprehension
entertained intsYiewsfof the undoubted in
crease of foreign sesmen in the mercantile
marine? AS 1esard6othe shipping trade, it
appeared to the committee that there was
no apprehensieB to be felt in time of peace
It is stated that 'Ahe trade Is efficiently
carried on. AMI there is no reason to sup
pose that thar supply of foreign seamen
be no more real danger of scarcity of men
in the event efta naval war. 1t is doubtful
If even the subjects OF the state with which
we might be at war would desert their call
ing, and even so. the foreign seamen en-
flcyed are of so many different rationale
ties that the supply would still be suffi-
cient 1t Is worthy of notice that Swedes
the most numerous OF all the foreign
that the Swedes, Norwegians and Danes
together amounted to more than one-third
OF the total number of foreigners employed.
1t is probable also that some ships of the
mercantile marine would necessarily be
laid up in time of war, and their crews add
cd to the number of men available for en-
ployment; and II freights and wages rose
the effect would be to draw men from shore
into sea employment. AS to the naval
service. this COMMITTEES agrees with the
one appointed last year on naval reserves.
that in the event OF any great naval war
the sea-going vessels of the mercantile ma
tiun. y -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE.
Roll Call to Develop Work Done the
Past Year.

ATLANTA, Ga. July 1.-THE morning
meeting of the convention of the Baptist
Young Peoples Union was largely taken up
by the interesting exercise Of the saluta-
ton of the flags, conducted by Rev. DR..
Walter Galley of Chicago. This ceremony
consisted Of long procession of banners
borne by young lady delegates representing
all sections of the country.
Following this there was a call of the roll,
with response by delegates from the various
states, territories and provinces, detailing
the progress OF the work in their districts.
The afternoon session was devoted to the
junior branch of the society, the exercises
being upon the general subject THE Light
of the World" The principal address was
by Rev. DR.. A. w. Bourne. pastor of the
First Baptist Church of Gloversville, N. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
Completion Of Road.

Mary J. Smith and others have sent a
petition to the Commissioners requesting
that an item be included in the next es-
Inmates to Congress for the completion of
the northern end of the Daniels road.
Morris Hacker, superintendent of roads,
has stated to the Commissioners that it is
not believed at this time that the impor-
lance of this thoroughfare is sufficient to
warrant a recommendation to Congress for
an appropriation for the purpose named
Mr.. Hacker says a practical roadway now
exists In this general direction and is
thought to answer every necessary purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
SUPPOSED wAsH1NaToN1AN.
William Schreck Reported Dead at
Johnstown, Pa.

Captain Boardman today received dis
patch from Pittsburg, Pa. which reads as
follows:
William Schreck killed at Johnston. Pa.
We are informed that he has relatives liv-
ing in West Washington. Previous to en-
ployment with us he worked in Steuben-
Vile. Ohio.
(Signed "HEYL * PATTERSON"
1t Is not known at police headquarters
how the man was killed or who the send
ers of the telegram are. The city directory
does not give the name similar to that in
the dispatch of a resident Of West Wash
ington. similar name in the northeast
section of the city was found, but the
house was closed up when the police from
the ninth precinct called.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
NAVY YARD WAGE RATE
ADVERSE REPORT ON APPLICA-
TON FOR GREATER INCREASE.
Carpenters and Joiners, Coppersmiths
and Hod Carriers Interested
The Report Approved.

Committees representing the carpenters
and joiners, coppersmiths and hod carriers
employed at the Washington navy yard re-
Gently applied to the Secretary of the Navy
for an increase in the pay Of those en-
ployes above the rate fixed in the schedule
recently approved by the Navy Department.
These applications were referred to the
commandant Of the navy yard and by him
were referred to the board Of wages.
Commander Davenport of that board in
forwarding the report on the application in
behalf of the carpenters and joiners said:
THE board on wages in the schedule re-
Gently recommended for the six months
ending December 81 1903. did increase the
pay of first-class ioiners 16 cents a day and
did increase the pay of the second. third
and fourth classes SO as to make he pay
of these classes the same as the pay Of
similar classes in other trades the first
classes of which were getting the same pay
as the first-class joiners. The rate of wages
paid in Washington city is the rate estab-
lished by the Joiners' Union, namely, $3.50
per day. but it is a rate of from % to IS
cents per day higher than is paid by pri-
Vate establishments within the area the
board of wages is authorized to investigate.
This area includes not only Washington,
but also such large cities as Richmond,
-
smaller ones.
Adverse Conclusion.
Having given the matter due consider
alton before recommending the schedule Of
wages recently approved by the Navy De-
partment, and also having considered this
petition. the board does not think that the
average rate Of wages paid by private firms
throughout the authorized sphere of inquiry
will warrant a greater increase than 10
cents per day, as approved by the depart
ment. 1t therefore respectfully adheres to
its recommendation for the current sched-
ule of wages for the six months ending De-
cember 81, 1903. and does not recommend
any further increase in the pay of joiners
in the yard" i@aiGc EIol
The board on wages made practically SIM
liar reports on the apRlicat i99s in the cases
oil the coppersmiths and the, bod carriers,
the recommendation IN each case being ad-
verse to any further increase Of pay.
Secretary Moody has approved the action
of the board on wages. and has notified the
various committees to that effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
FEDERAL PRISONER ESCAPES.
Gilbert MuI1in First Assaulted the
Sheriff at Junction Citv. Kan

JUNCTION CITY. Kan, July 11.-Gilbert
Mullin the federal prisoner who led the
mutiny at the Fort Leavenworth prison in
November. 1901, and who has been in the
county jail here fefi the past year awaiting
trial On the charge, Of having murdered one
OF the guards in the mutiny, led an assault
on Sheriff Pease early today, and he, with
three others. white man and two negro
prisoners, escaped. The sheriff was over
powered and badly cut about the head but
ne succeeded in getting the cell door closed
before all five prisoners could get out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11

The Duchess OF Argyll princess Louise)
unveiled a memorial bust of Sir Arthur
Sullivan on the Victoria embankment,
fronting the Savoy Theater. London. At
the conclusion of the ceremony w. s. Gill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11

The national division of the Sons of
Temperance, which has. been holding It's
sessions in New Haven, has adjourned, and
will meet next year in Philadelphia. !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11

Eleven prisoners escaped from jail at
Williamsburg. ky.. by prying out the iron
CRATE In the floor. Five were charged with
murder and other serious ofYenses. Six
prisoners refused to Leave the jail. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11

The -two-year-old daughter of Andrew
Jordan. a teamster. was stolen from her
home in Bloomington. ILL., and the next day
the chili1's mangied body was found in a
pasture two miles from that place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
Elton Won at Cricket.

LONDON. July n.-Eton won the annual
cricket match with Harrow by an innings
and 154 runa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
ATTENTION AGAIN CALLED
TO THE YELLOW PERIL

PORT ARTHUR. Dec 16.--The news
paper ''Novy Krai' calls attention. to-
day. In leading article. TO what il de-
ciares Is the -unheeded yellow peril. -
The western world. II declares. has given
little attention TO the recent develop
ments in China and Japan. and while
the powers have prated about building
up their trade with both Japan and
China the former has continued in an
unostentatious manner to acquire IN H.
fiuence in China that wiIl mean in the
near futute an offensive and defensive
alliance between the two countries.
japanese officers. according to the
NOvy Krai. have been hard at work
for months turning the worthless Chi
nese army into a formidable lighting
force. The offscourinss Of the Chinese
cities are being hurried. according to
the article. into the @rovince o. Pri-
morsk. and are rapidly pre-empting the
best land there. They are armed an
have been promised protection by the
Chinese government. China. declares
''Novy Krai. viii be found fighting 10
secure Japanese supremacy IN the Far
East should the war that at present
seems inevitable come TO pass.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
ROOSEVELT FANILYS
EQUESTRIAN PARTY
President ard All Except Quentin Go for
Horseback Ride, in Spite
of Extreme Weeshe-.

In spite OF the bitter cold and the
singing Decen Der wind. the President
and his family enjoyed an unusual out
ing yesterday morning. About II O'Clock
all OF them. but Quentin. went out for
a horseback ride in the country. Quen-
tin being the youngest and the weather
rather severe FOR him. he was left be-
hind. much 20 his regret He mas not
yet got the pony for which he made ap-
plication 10 his father. and this also
handicapped him. The ride continued
until lunch time In addition to the
members OF the family. the President s
guest, AIR. Ferguson. accompanied the
party
The President WAS 9t his Office little
in the course of the day. He and Sec
retary Shaw had long conference late
I'm the afternoon. The purpose of it was
I'm the morning to talk briefly over inter
state commerce matters. The President
attended to correspondence until shortly
after 10 O'Clock in the morning.
Numerous packages containing Christ
mas gifts arrived at the White House
yesterday. A number OF friends of the
family were shown the collection OF
presents.
The President and Mrs Roosevelt re-
membered Mrs. Mckinley at Canton by
sending her a handsome bouquet OF
white roses. Some OF President Roose-
velts friends received specially bound
volumes OF his recent message. Other
were given a new photo Of him ell.
which he considers the hest recently
taken.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Dec. 26--The
worst wreck in the history of this VI
cinity occurred six miles east OF the city
on the Pere Marquette Railway at s
o'clock this evening Passenger trains
Nos snd met head-on just this side
OF East Paris. Nine persons are reported
dead and nearly two score injured.
The railway officers Of this city were
noticed TO hurry a relief train TO the
scene. The train. carrying as many
physicisns as could be picked up, left
Just before : O'Clock. The word at that
time received by the local authorities
was that the injured were counted by
scores. and that many were in a dying
condition.
They sent hurry call for all the am
balances in the city, and notified the
hospitals to have all their forces rea6s.
The two trains met head on while run
ming at fun speed. The engines were
smashed TO tangled bits of wreckage.
The first cars were also crushed. and
the entire trains left the track. except
the last coach on each, so great was the
force of the collision.
Train No. s was due to leave here at
SEQ O'Clock. bound for Detroit 1t was
a little late. No. was due from De-
troit at SIS. 1t was also late. No. is
supposed to be in Grand Rapids before
No. C leaves this city. but on account
Of No. > being late. No. was sent out
before she arrived They were to pass
at the first station. but there was
terrible blunder somewhere and the two
trains crushed into each other.
No was crowded with passengers
when 1t left Grand Rapids. 1t carried