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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14
OLD CLAIM REVIVED.
Citizen Complains of Injustice in Mat
ter Of Assessment for Curb.


AS one of the concomitants of the I'M
usual season of protest at the District
building and the resurrection of aged
claims and complaints against the District
government, called forth by recent happen
ings, the matter Of the protest of John +.
Donohoe against an assessment for the
laying of a curb on X street southeast be-
tween South Capitol and Ist streets, has
again been brought forward. This COM
plant has been on file at the District Of
fees for a number of years and has been
the subject of an unusual amount of corre-
spondence. Mr.. Donohoe took the matter
up before the Senate District committee
last winter, when the Commissioners made
a report in which they indicated that Mr.
Donohoe had no just right of complaint.
The improvement of K street southeast
was authorized by Congress, the street be-
ing included in the southeast schedule,
which was made a part of the appropria-
ton act. In improving the roadway, curb
was laid in front of the abutting property.
There was no cost to the property owners
for the roadway improvement, their only
expense being for the curb. The Commits
sioners declared that If they had exceeded
their authority In the matter, Mr.. DOnohoe
has a remedy in the courts. They further
stated that the fact that Mr.. Donohoe had
not availed himself of such a remedy would
seem to indicate that he has no legal or
just cause of complaint.
Mr.. Donohoe has employed an attorney,
w E. Ambrose, who has written the Com
missioners asking that the complaint be
made part of the special investigation
into the various District departments He
writes at some length as to the protests
made by the property owners. who feel
they have been dealt with unfairly Mr.
Ambrose asks that Mr.. G.. B. Hunt, the
engineer of highways, who has charge of
street and sidewalk improvements, be
eliminated from the investigation
Col. Biddle, the Engineer Commissioner,
has recommended that the papers be filed,
as previous reports in the matter fully ex-
plain it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14
HUMAN HEAD FOUND.
Supposed to Be That Of William Gull
densuppe.

A dispatch from New York yesterday
says:
A human head. supposed to be that of
William Guldensuppe. who was murdered in
1893, was found today by some boys near
the former boundary line between Dutch
Kills and Ravenswood, now in Long Island
City. The head was wrapped in an old
German newspaper, and 1t was found with
in three blocks Of the store where Mrs.
Mack bought the oilcloth. the Identification
of which led to the arrest Of the woman
and Of Martin Thorne.
Other portions of the body were found
in various places. but the head was never
discovered. Martin Thorne was executed at
Sing Sing for the murder Of Guldensuppe.
and Mrs. Mack still has over nine Of her
fifteen years to serve In Auburn prison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14
Deaths in the District.

The following deaths were reported at the
health Office during the twenty-four hours
ending at noon today: Eliza J. Burghardt
SO years; Mary Banks. II years: Thomas
G. Cissel 81 years; Samuel ]. Orme, 81
years; Gassaway Ford IS years; Fannie
Rogers, 45 years: Charles M. Shreve. Al
years; Belle Robinson, 81 years; Tom
Brown, "a years; Francis Greenfield, 80
years; George B. Wells, % years; Francis
w. Amercin, months; infant of Moses and
Annie Flaharty, days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14
SIPS a Pair
Net COrsets.

The correct corset for summer
wear. Neat and cool, with the
proper ventilation for hot days. A
complete line of sizes in stock.
The following items are "P. NJ"
models, which need little or no rec
ommendatiOn:
Net. straight front, short hips. rust C. ~
Net, straight front, rust proof; sizes IS orr
to 3D.. ........................ 75C.
Girdles, made Of tape; rust proof; sizes q, ~
IS to %. ....................... YI 90
Third floor Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14
To Command Forces in Cuba

MAJOR Edward T. Brown. Artillery Corps.
stationed at Santiago. Cuba. has been or
dered to proceed without delay to Havana
ana assume command of the artillery de-
lenses there and the United States artillery
FORCES In Cuba General Haskins, Artillery
Corps, who recently had command of the
United states troops in Cuba, has returned
to the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14
PLEADS FOR HARMONY IN u.v.u.
Commander Hutchinson Addresses
Delegates at Rochester.


Delegates at Rochester.
A dispatch from Rochester, N. Y, last
night says:
The Union Veterans Union, encamped
in this city, elected these officers today:
Commander-in-chief, Gen. F. B. Hutchin-
son, Rochester, N. Y; deputy commander
in-chief, Gen. D. w. Gould Chelsea, Mass.
second deputy commander-in-chiefC Col.
Richard L. German, st. Paul. MINI.
1t is understood that during an execu-
tive session, Commander Hutchinson ad-
DIRE ssed the veterans on the split in the
organization, and recommended that an
invitation be extended to all the companies
throughout the country to join the union.
The Woman's Veteran Relief Union is
also in session in this city, and 115 rep
resentatives from thirty-four unions are
in attendance. This evening the Union
Veterans Union held camp fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14
BUGS.
PETERs-MAcKEY CASE.
Mrs. Parselps Effort to Have Marriage
Annulled.

In connection with the proceedings fnsti-
tuted by Mrs. Hannah H. Parsell to have
the marriage of her nephew, Eugene Peters,
lunatic, with Clara Louise Mackey an
nulled, Justice Barnard today authorized
the complainant to amend her petition by
adding the names of John c. Head. George
E. Hamilton and D. William Baker as de-
PENDANTS. Messrs Head, Hamilton and
Baker are the committee of the lunatic. Mr..
Peters is now in an out-of-town sanitarium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
White-Samuel Cowsill of this city and
Maria Milligan Of Philadelphia, Pa
Colored-William Fields and Harriet
Grayson; Harry Green and Lille Windeer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14
Clearance Sale of
Mems Bathing Suits.

Every suit reduced. A nearly
complete line, made of fine worsteds
Not every size of each style, but
every size from "a to 46, inclusive,
in the entire line.
The entire lot is of the popular
and correct apiece style, in the fol-
lowing colors: All black, all navy,
red on navy, white on navy, white
on black and very pleasing silk
Roman stripe on navy.
$500 suits, $500.
$500 suits, $3.50.
$500 suits, $500.
$500 suits, $500.
$500 suits, $I.5o.
Our stock of Cotton Suits is also
included in this sale; made in the 2
piece style; sizes "a, 40, AZ and "a.
Csc. Each.
Regular Price, S1.OO.
Main floor, st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14

Robert L. Barts and James Holland were
killed by lightning at tobacco barn in
Wayne county. N. C. Several of their COM
panions were badly shocked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14
Was Bald Six Years.
THREE MONTHS OF THE NEW SCIENTIFIC
TREATMENT RESTORED HIS HAIR.

Badness is caused by dandruf which Is caused
by germ. Kill the germ and 1t Is almost certain
that hair Will grow again, If the foiicle has not
been Totally destroyed. Nels Peterson Of Lime
Spur, Mont. says: II had been bald six years and
had tried all kinds of cures but without any
benefit whatever, until tried Herpicide, November
10, 1899. began using Herpicide, and in three
months fine growth of hair covered my head
completely" Ask your druggist for Herpicide
Everybody can have luxuriant, glossy hair, If Her
picide is used thoroughly. Take no substitute.
Sold by leading druggists. Send 1Oc In stamps for
sample to The Herpicide Co., Detroit. Mich. Ed
ward Stevens, special agent, 9th and Pa. are.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14
Clearance Sale of
Boys and Youths Oxfords

We shall place on sale tomorrow
our entire stock of Boys and
Youths Oxfords at greatly reduced
prices. Included are Vici Kid, Box
Calf, Corona and Patent Colt Skins.
Styles the newest, feathers the best
and nearly all sizes represented.
The variety is large enough to suit
almost every taste. We have marked
them at the uniform price of
SIPS a Pair.
Reduced from $3.50 and $500.
Third floor Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14

Maryland and Virginia Postmasters.
The following fourth-class postmasters
were appointed today:
Virginia-James 8. Richardson, Bagby;
Nettie A. Martin, haywood; BENJAMIN F.
Kenady, Nasbie.
Maryland-Frank L. Porter Peninsula
Junction; Walter Hardesty, Seabrook,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14
Clearance Sale of
BatiSte Lawns.

5000 yards Sheer Batiste Lawns,
representing Our entire stock of this
very popular wash fabric.
They are bright, fresh goods, and
every yard of this seasons produc-
ton. The designs cover a very
broad variety of figured effects as
well as the more conventional polka
dots, ring dots, pin stripes, etc.
The cloth is very smooth and fine
the styles such as are in broad de-
mand and the goods absolutely per-
feet.
We have placed these on special
counters underneath the skylight,
where you can purchase to better
advantage.
SC. a Yard.
Were I2Hc. and I5c.
Main floor, New building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14

Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris. her youngest
daughter Miss Rosemary, and her son,
Captain Algernon Edward Sartoris, Will
spend the coming winter in ST. Louis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14

Mr. and Mrs. NJ. Leroy Cough and their
infant son are spending the summer with
Mrs. Coughs parents at their place at
West Chop Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14

Miss Lillian Chenoweth. accompanied by
Miss Elizabeth Keeling and Miss Minnesota
Madison, have joined the Washington con-
tingent at White Sulphur Springs, Va, for
the remainder Of the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14

Miss Ada May Rupert of Washington is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. William Curran,
at Sunset View, Md
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14

Miss Elizabeth Young, daughter of Lieu
tenant General Young, is at Bryn Mawr'
visiting her sister, Mrs. Gibbons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14

Miss Otie r. Nelson is at the Arlington.
Atlantic City, en- route for New York
Misses Maud T. Miller, Alice McAtee and
Grace T. Gregory left today for an extend
ed northern trip, which will include a stay
at Niagara Falls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14

Miss Elsie Snow of Georgetown is sojourn-
ing at Harper's Ferry for a couple of weeks
at the Hill Top House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14

Mr. and Mrs Geo. Y. Thorpe and son
Kenneth of Kansas City, Mo. are visiting
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. w. CARL of 919 It'll
street northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14

Mrs P. w. Murton, accompanied by Mr..
and Mrs. Harrison and daughter, returned
yesterday from Colonial Beach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Kyle have returned
to the city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-31
MEN FALL, FIGHTING,
TO THEIR DEATH

WHEELING. W. Va. Aug. 31.-Wil-
liam Pratt and Anthony Holland. strik-
ing maehinists. were hurled to death in
the Ohio River. at Bellaire, Ohio, OPP
posite this city, at midnight Saturday
night, while in a death struggle with
one of the non-union machinists from the
Steel Trusts Riverside tube works in
Benwood. Three non-union maehinists
crossed the river to Bellaire from Ben
wood in the evening. They We're met
In the public park by party of thirty
strikers and strike sympathizers, who
attacked them, and finally chased them
TO the river front. In a struggle be-
tween Frederick Williams and the
strikers. he and two others were hurled
into the river. Williams was discovered
an hour later clinging to the ferry float,
and was pulled out The river is being
dragged for the bodies of Pratt and
Holland.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-31
N. WITIE NOW HEAD
OF RUSSIAN CABINET
Gar Names Finance Minister Presi
dent of Council.

ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. 31.-An I'm
perial rescript, dated August 20. is pub
lished appointing Minister of Finance
Witte president of the council of min
listers The reseript at the same time
intrusts him with the work of bringing
to speedy successful conclusion the
negotiations for the Russo German com
merciaI treaty. and with the continued
supreme direction of the ministry of
finance in order that his close acquaint-
ance with the requirements of Russian
commerce and industry may be fully
utilized.
The "Oficial Messenger" announces
the appointment OF NJ. Pleske, director
of the Imperial State Bank. as minister
of finance.
Although the resignation OF NJ. Witte
OF the post of minister of finance was
expected ever since his last budget
statement. which had a valedictory tone.
the secret was we'll kept. NJ. Witte went
TO Peterhof after midnight and presene-
ed to the Gear his resignation and bis
recommendation of II. Pleske as his sue
cessor simultaneously, in order to fore
stall any intrigues in the interest of
some OF the followers Of NJ. Plehve. min
lister of the interior.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-31
THREE DAYS EXPOSED
TO ALPINE SHOWS
Tourists Have Terrible Experience
on Matterhorn Crest.

GENEVA, Aug. 31.-Three Swiss tour
lists from Berne have had a terrible ex-
perience on the Matterhorn, where they
passed three days Al deep snow. Two
parties of guides left Zermatt yesterday
to go TO their assistance. and today the
men were brought back One OF them
is in terribly exhausted condition.
Two search parties from Chamonix are
looking for German lady who has been
missing since Tuesday. when she was
seen on the Mer Glace. 1t is believed
that she has fallen into a crevasse and
been killed
Another party of guides. which was
looking for the body or a Swiss named
Treseh, who was lost recently on the
Bristenstock (Grisons). has returned
without finding it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-31
ALABAMA OPERATOR
HELD WHITE SLAVES

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Aug. 31.-Marion
Priesthood. wealthy turpentine opera
tor of Troy. Ala; his son, Noah Prest-
wood. who is a merchant and justice OF
the peace. and Will Goodson, q bailiif,
have been bound over to the United
States court under bonds on the charge
of holding Robert English. an old white
man. and his family OF ten children. in
involuntary seryitude. According to the
testimony. Priesthood made contract
with English in 1902 by which he was
TO furnish English and his family with
rations in consideration of the family
working sixty acres. on shares with
Priesthood. When the crop was nearly
made. Priesthood, il is charged. ceased
TO furnish rations, and took possession
OF the entire crop and prevented the
family getting work elsewhere.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-31
AMERICAN SWIMMER WILL
TRY BRITISH CHANNEL
Many Have Failed and Other:
Died in Attempt.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 31.-An Amer
lean swimmer is to try the seemingly
suicidal task of swimming the English
Channel George Kister, of Philadelphia,
will venture to battle against the death
dealing currents of the channel next
summer.
Kistler has financial backing that as
sures his wife and children a living
should the waters of the channel gulp
him down in his efforts.
He is one of the greatest teachers of
swimming in this country, and has pro-
duced such remarkable record breakers
as Carl Schaeffer. the unbeaten amateur;
Kid" Gaul, the new wonder of Lafay-
cite, and a score of others.
Many noted swimmers have tried &c
cross the English Channel, only to sac
rifice their lives. But Kistler thinks be
knows the currents of the channel as g
boy knows his little book.
The professor, as he is called, has
mapped out his route, which Is one that
no other swimmer has ever attempted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-31
FACED DEATH TO SAVE
SHIPNRECKED PARTY
New York Yacht Clubs Boat Ef-
fectS Rescue.

NEW YORK, Aug. 31.-Two women
and ten men owe their rescue from
death at sea yesterday to the New York
Yacht Clubs committee boat Navigator,
with c. oliver Iselin. managing owner of
the Reliance, directing her movements.
The crew faced death In the gale to
effect the rescue.
The persons rescued were the crew
and passengers of the three masted
schooner Henry P. Mason. from Perth
Amboy, n. j.. for Portland, Me, which,
during a strong northeast gale, eight
miles off the Highlands, late Saturday
night struck what is believed was sub
merged wreck, sinking at 1850 o'clock
this morning. The party included:
Capt. A. w. Frost. Portland, Ne;
First Mate John H. Smiley, Boston; Sec
ond Mate Charles Johnson. Baltimore;
Steward Preston Grover and wife, Ten
nants Harbor. Me-; Mr.. and Mrs. n. G.
Masilous, New York, passengers, the
latter a sister OF Captain Frost. and five
sailors
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-31
DESPERAD0ES SEEK
TO ROB BIG FLYER

HAVRE, Mon, Aug. S1.-An attempt
was made Friday night to hold up the
westbound flyer of the Great Northern.
near Malta The attempt was frus-
trated by detectives riding on the en-
CINE. Three men. believed to be mem
bers OF. the gang of Harry Logan, alias
Kid Curry. boarded the train, and
two OF them started to climb over the
tender, when the officers covered them
with guns and ordered them off. They
promptly disappeared in the darkness.
For three days the train crews. mail
crews and express agents on passenger
trains between Glasgow and Havre
have been heavily armed, and score
of detectives have been riding up and
down the line.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-31
BAER SCOUTS IDEA
OF A RIVAL LINE

READING, Pa, Aug. S1.-President
George F. Baer. of the Reading Railway.
manifestly recuperated in health by his
six weeks trip abroad, from which he
returned to his home in this city late
at night, will be at his post of duty at
the Reading Terminal today. He said
that he took no stock in the report that
a new railroad would be built from Bal
timore to New York via Reading, which
project the promoters at the head of the
enterprise intimated several weeks ago
was a portion of the Gould system.
Readings president termed the building
of such line absurd" and did not ap-
pear to be worried over the prospect of
the invasion of the Readings anthracite
territory. He intimated that capital was
only going into new and big projects
with the most extreme caution.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-31
MARINES AND CITIZENS
CLASH IN ANNAPOLIS

ANNAPOLIS. Nd, Aug. 3f-There
was almost serious outbreak last night
as a result of the trouble which ha,
been brewing for some time between a
number OF the United States Marines
stationed here and some of the citizens.
Shortly after 8 o'clock a crowd OF about
forty marines, armed with pieces o.
pipe and other metal rods. assembled on
the corner of College Avenue and King
George Street with the avowed PURPOSE
OF seeking revenge for injuries inflicted
Saturday evening upon Sergeant Fritz
and others. Police Officer Parkinson
ordered them to dispense, but they re-
fused. and serious consequences were
averted by the arrival of several marina
officers
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-31

NEWSBOYS REQUIRED
TO WEAR BADGES

NEW YORK. Aug. sl.-All New York
newsboys under fourteen years of age
will begin wearing badges today In ac-
cordance with the law passed by the
last Legislature. Badges will be issued
only to boys between the ages Of ten
and fourteen years. Boys under ten
will not be permitted to sell newspapers.
and boys ever fourteen can sell without
badges. The law prevents girls under
sixteen years of age from selling news
papers. and no badges are issued for
girls. The task OF Issuing the badges is
In the hands OF Clarence E. Meleny. as
sociate city superintendent of schools.
and the badges are being given out to-
day from the offices Of the twenty-three
district superintendents.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-31
GATHERING OF MONARCHS
IN AUSTRIAN CAPITAL

LONDON. Aug. 31.-A dispatch from
the Times" correspondent at Vie ma
says that. while all the Vienna papers
unite in warmly welcoming King Ed
wards approaching visit, nearly all and
political significance in its coincidence
with the Balkan trouble. in the settle
ment whereof they hope for England s
cooperation. The "Neue Freie Presse''
takes occasion to observe that the in
PREVENTION OF the Christian powers in
one form or another is only a question
OF time. Il refers to the visit of tie
King of Roumania 20 Ischl, the Kaiser s
approaching visit TO Hungary. and the
Cars expected arrival. saying that a
European concert is assembling around
the hOary- headed Emperor of Austria.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-31
IN LONDON,
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS

NEW YORK. Aug. 31--William Fleisch-
mann. of Cincinnati. the race track
plunger, who left Saratoga in the course
of the recent race meeting there owing
the bookmakers $4,000. is now in Lon
don. Since he reached London he has
suffered from a stroke of paralysis. Ju-
Illus Fleischmann, mayor OF Cincinnati.
who is cousin and was the employer OF
William Fleischmann, was in communi-
cation with him yesterday, and several
cablegrams passed between them. The
stroke of paralysis is said to be slight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-31
DREARY PRISON DAY
FOR SAMUEL PARKS

OSSINING, N. Y, Aug. 31.-Sam Parks
spent his first Sunday in Sing Sing
Prison yesterday, and for twenty hours
he was locked up in his cell. Time
hangs heavy on Parks hands. and the
dampness of his cell makes man In
his physical condition feel even more
depressed. Parks day began at Z
o'clock, when he fell in line with HIS
squad of fellow-convists and marched
to the prison mess hall for breakfast.
From there they were marched to their
shops. where they spent two hours
lounging around and talking to each
other. There are no services in the
prison chapel this month.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-31
AUTOMOBILE BOATS
RACE ON THE SEINE

PARIS, Aug. 91.-Great public interest
has been aroused in an automobile boat
race, which started yesterday from Paris
to the sea. a distance of 22015 miles.
Fifty-seven boats started. representing
the principal makers OF automobiles.
There viii be six stages: Paris TO
Nantes. Elbeuf, Rouen. Caudebec, Havre.
and Deauville. The journey will take six
days, owing to the numerous locks on
the Seine. the finish taking place next
Friday. The contest takes place under
the patronage of the minister of marine
and three other members of the cabinet.
A great crowd. including many notables.
witnessed the start of the race yesterday
morning. the boats starting at intervals
from s o'clock until II o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-31
Ship Subsidies.

Canada has for years been paying
heavy subsidies to steamship lines TO
Great Britain for the conveyance of
mails. and yet. it is said, only about one
seventh as much of its mail matter is
carried by those lines as by the Amer
lean lines. Among the larger subsidies
are sl20, 900 for the main ocean and mail
service between Great Britain and Can
ada, $4,000 for steam services between
St. John, Halifax. Newfoundland. and
Liverpool. SIG. 800 for monthly COM
munication between Canada and South
Africa. SIS. 900 for direct fortnightly
steamer service between Montreal and
Manchester, s32 900 for steamer service
between ST. John. Halifax. London. etc.
Negotiations for fast ocean service be-
tween Canada and Great Britain are still
reported in progress.