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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-28
Chief En.Iue.r Melville. U. 8. n. Retired

Chief Engineer Melville. y. 8. n, Retired
Rear.Admiral George w. Melville.
Chief OF the Bureau Of Steam Engl'
neering. U. s. N, has been placed on
the retired list Of the Navy. having
reached the age limit Of .sixty.two
years. Special authority granted by
Congress has been invoked. however.
to enable Admiral Melville 10 continue
his services at the head OF the bureau
until his commission expires August 8.
1903. Admiral Melville was appointed
to the Navy from New York In July,
1861,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-28
viccroy Reviews 20. 900 Troops.

The review ut Delhi. India. by I'll"
Vir.;ay Of India. Lord CurZOn Of k"d-
lesion. Of 10000 British and native
troops. led by Lord Kitchener. WAS
the last important event OF IT," cOro-
nation Durbur.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-28
Dovice For Curing str.bisnus.

While 1t Is possible In perhaps every
case TO cure strabIsmus or cross-eyes
with the aid of surgical treatment.
there are very few persons who are
willing to submit to the knife II the
same result could be attained by any
other method. 1t Is the claim OF the
inventor Of the appliance shown In the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-28

dernack, Germany. and preserved by
the present director Of the institution.
Two Of them look exactly like the wire
fencers' masks worn when using the
foils. The third Ia far more massive.
and made entirely Of extremely heavy
| sheet tin. The latter mask has only
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-28
HANGED HER TWO CHILDREN.
afother Puts Her Little Boys To Death and
Then Hangs Herself.

Palmyra. Wis.-Mrs. Samuel Roller
hanged her two boys. aged three and
FIVE years. and ended her OWL life in
the same way. The boys were found
hanging side by side in n doorway.
while her body was suspended from
each beam In the wOodshed.
She left 4 note for an attorney. who
has been employed by her recently In
divorce proceedings. telling Of her In
tention to take her life and kill her
children. and saying that she was driv'
en- to the act by the gossips Of Pal
myra. This referred to n story that
she had married again.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-28
GERMANY Must Borrow S54,oo3,ooo

Tie German budget for l9:: est,
mates the expenditure ut SilG.2i3.lS
which Is S4O. -, 4Of above that Oe IMP.
: loan of SIi.3S3.i3! will Il" required
To balance Tie revenue and the EXP II,
sljtnrp
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-28
A "Coxey Army" In London.

In pursuance of n plan for atiractin:
attention. over one thousand uurM:
pioy.'l persons. accompanied by 4 few
mounted and unmOunt"d police
marched through London. There was
no disorder Of any kind.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-28
Governor P.abodr Inaugurated.

James II. Peabody. Republican. has
succeeded James +. Ormau. Democrat.
rs Governor OF Colorado. The inaugu-
ration was made the occasion Of the
greatest military parade ever 1een In
Denver
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-28
Rida For HarshIp, Oncned.

Bids for two armorcd cruisers. the
Tennessee and the Washington. to br
the fastest ships In the United States
Navy. were opened ut tho Navy De-
par.ment, In Washington.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-28
Boy KilIs Ills Mother.

Mrs. Frank Tucker was killed ny he:
ninr.ycar-O!d son while the hoy was In
q fit OF rage. ut Carbonate. Ill. The
SOU then committed suicide.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-28

Presidential Appointment Criticised.
President Rooscvelt's appointment o;
n negro to he Collector OF the Port OF
Charleston. 5. g.. has been vigorously
criticised by Southern newspapers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-28
HIS FUTURE LOOKS DARK.

Mali Robber Sentenced 70 Prison For
Lifo and Twenty Years Longer.
st. Louis. Mo.-Judge Adams. In the
United States Court. has sentenced
John Fickler. Postoffce Annex robber.
to ten years Imprisonment for robbing
a mail pouch. a life sentence for as
saulting the carrier. and ten years on =
third count for stealing unclassihed
mail
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-28
Mississippi Mob Kills . Negro.

John Hollins. n negro. was taken OIL
n train W. miles south Of Drew. Miss.
by n mob Of masked mca and shot To
death. He was charged with attempt.
ing 10 assault q white girl.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-28

n q recent Sunday an impor-
tant event In Russian
Church circles took place
when the new church OF st.
Nicholas. In East Ninety
seventh street. New York
City, was corsecrated and
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-28
Arapaho, Indiana Starving.

The Arapahoe Indians In Wyom;r:
are starring. their rations treaty WI
tic Government having expired.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-28
Rain Hats In Korea.

Korea Is n country Of strange head.
dress. but perhaps the most curious
heaGgear Of all IL the immcnsc rain
hat worn by the farmers wives while
working in the fields during the rainy
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-28
THE FAM GUS
FOOL TOWER
A Vienna Monument Soon
to Be Torn Down.
HORRORS OF ITS CELLS.
-IENNA'S famous "fool tower"
10 to be RACED. That means
the removal OF one Of the last
remaining Monuments TO q

cTuel and ignorant treatment Of The in
sane that obtained In Europe even as
late as the beginning Of the last CEN
fury. There are many viennese living
to-day who can remember hearing the
terrible shsieks and yells issuing from
khis fool tower. There are physicians
living who remember the time when.
On that great building. men and women
lay chained hand and foot. with none
/. 20 80 near them. These physicians Of
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-28

Great personages are generally dis
appointing ut close range.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-28

No woman Is perfect. but some OF
them are very successful In c%oncealing
their i~mperfections.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-28

In the Cossack regiments Of the Ral-
sian Army the average suicide rate for
i've years has been as nigs rs 2-31 per
1000 per anuum
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01
Collins Story Fails to Convince.

II was only trying to get something to
eat when I was arrested" was the explana-
ton made by John Collins, a South Wash
ington youth, when he was called on in the
Police Court this morning to answer to
charge of disorderly conduct.
Let's hear what the officer says" Pros
ecutor Pugh suggested.
He lives near the corner Of 7th and H
streets southwest" Policeman Fraser ex-
planned. land his mother came after me at
2 o'clock this morning"
What was he doing when you arrived at
the house?" Mr.. Pugh inquired.
He had knocked the front door down
and was in the kitchen trying to light a
gasoline stove" the officer answered
What happened them" inquired Judge
Bundy.
He was very abusive to his mother" the
witness replied.
Il was only trying to fry some potatoes"
Collins declared.
THE evidence shows that you did more
than that" the court told him.
Collins will be deprived of his liberty for
the next month unless he pays the assess
ment of $40 which Judge Bundy levied on
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01
Brookland's Lawn Fete.

The lawn fete which Is being given this
week for the benefit of st. Anthonys
Church on the grounds adjoining that edi-
fee In Brookland, D. c., opened auspi-
ciously last night A good crowd was in
attendance, and the booths and various
other amusement features were literally
patronized. Considering the cool weather
and the threat of rain. the committees in
charge of the fete were highly gratified at
the attendance on the opening night, and
predict the most successful affair in the
history of this pretty little church.
There are number of features that at
tracted considerable attention from those
in search of amusement last night The
fish pond, the gypsy tent, country store
and post Office were all well patronized
and promise to be one of the most lucra-
tive sources Of income for the fete The
booths. in which were displayed articles Of
almost every description, did a rushing
business. Dancing will be provided for
every evening, and extra attractions have
been secured which should double the at
tendance during the remainder of the week.
The Henderson Drum Corps will assist In
the entertainment this evening, while to-
morrow professional cake walkers will b
on hand to add to the fun. Thursday
evening there will be an exhibition of dane
ing, and an entertainment will be given by
the members of the parish Friday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Conductor William n. Bowman of the
Capital Traction road missed his footing
last night about 1890 o'clock, when the
car was near the Pierce Mil road, and fell
from the car. Lacerated wounds Of the
head and face and bruises about the body
were the painful results. He was brought
to the Chevy Chase loop on the car and re-
moved to the Emergency Hospital.
Rabbits are reported to be quite numerous
in the Potomac Park on both sides of the
Long bridge, but the underground is
thick. particularly on that portion of the
park to the eastward of the bridge, that 1t
IS impossible for a hunter to make any
Roadway through it, and consequence
the rabbits are but little molested.
The remains of John ]. McKelvey, who
died Saturday as the result of fall were
buried yesterday in Mount Olivet Catholic
cemetery. Funeral services were held at
the family residence. 1916 Goth street north
west Rev. James D. Sterling reading the
prayers. The body was then removed to
St Matthews Church where requiem mass
was said.
The pallbearers were Daniel Cayne, Will
liam Hyland, Daniel Hyland. Lawrence
Mangom, Roland Evans and Pierce Britt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01
Defendant Must Show Cause.

Pauline Vogt, through Attorney Tobriner.
has filed petition In connection with the
suit in which she was granted a divorce
from Frederick H. Vogt in December 1894.
She asks that the defendant be required to
contribute toward the support of their only
child. 1t is set forth that by the decree
In the original case the court reserved the
question of the maintenance and support
of the child; that the defendant has not
contributed toward its support; that he is
in receipt of rents of more than 500 per
month from the estate of his father, and
should be required to provide for the main
tenance of the child. Justice Gould, in
Equity Court No. l, signed a rule. return
able September 10. requiring the defendant
to show cause why the prayers of the pc
titioner should not be granted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Randall line for Colonial Beach, Nominl
and intermediate landings at pm.
Steamer Pentz for River View at 10 am.
2:15 and 645 pm.
Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hail at
10 am 2:30 and $50 pm
Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe and
Norfolk at $3.50 pm.
Steamei' Arrowsmth for Colonial Beach
at S:45 am.
Steamer Manchester for Mt Vernon at
10 IN. and $50 pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate landings at a m.
Steamer Louise leaves 32d and Canal
streets for Great Falls at $50 am.
Trains leave District line station for
Chesapeake Beach at 1O:45 am. 2:3o, 4OO,
$50 and 40 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01
Suit Against q Railway.

Harriet Grandson. by Edward g. Niles
and John S. Whit. her attorneys, today
brought suit against the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Company for ECO dam
ages. Mrs. Grandson alleges in her decla-
ration that she was passenger on one
OF the cars of the defendant on June z
1903. and while attempting to alight there
from at the corner of 9th and streets
northwest the car suddenly started and
threw her to the ground. She alleges that
she was greatly bruised, wounded and in
Jured, and that she received a permanent
injury to her spine by reason of the al
legged carelessness and negligence of the
employees Of the defendant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01
EXCURSIONS.

The Wednesday midweek trips to River
View, which have been among the most
popular and enjoyable of the season, will
be brought to an end with the trips of
the steamer Samuel ]. Pentz tomorrow.
There will be music and dancing in the
pavilion from the arrival Of the first boat
in the morning until the last one leaves
at night. Between dances the chute can be
shot or a ride taken on the little river,
Tom Thumb railway the electric
launches. The steamer Samuel J. Pentz
Will leave here at 10 am, 2:15 pm. and
6:45 pm.
The Randall line steamers will continue
their regular trips to Colonial Beach for
two weeks longer, the last trip being made
September -.
The last of the trips to Colton's will be
made next Saturday by the steamer Ran
dali, and the steamer Arrowsmith will
make special trip to the Beach on Labor
day. leaving here at S:45 am. The regular
schedule will be run until the season ends,
with the exception Of the changes men
toned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01
The Lighthouse Service.

The lighthouse board has given notice
that on or about August 81, light vessel
No. y, temporarily stationed on Cape
Charles. at the mouth of Chesapeake bay,
Va, will be withdrawn for repairs and will
be replaced by lightship No. 40, the regular
station ship.
No change has been made in light vessel
No. 40 as to characteristics of her lights,
fog signal or general appearance The ves-
easterly from Smiths Island shoal on a
range line marked by the old and new
Cape Charles lighthouses and nearly nine
miles from the new lighthouse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01
Resigns to Go West.

Charles Ray Pendarvis, who for the past
three years has held position in the Post
Office Department, left Washington last
evening, having resigned from Uncle Sans
service. Mr.. Pendarvis came to this city
as an appointee of Representative Prince
of Galesburg, ILL.,. with the intention of
pursuing course Of study at Columbian
University. In June last he graduated with
honors from the law school, and then de-
termined to set out for the west in an en-
deavor to make his fortune. He will go
from Washington to Chicago, and thence
to Denver and San Francisco. He has not
as yet determined where he will hang out
his single.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01

For best Photos. Kemethy's. HOO Pa. av
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01
COL. BIDDLE RETURNS.
Was Absent Attending the Maneuvers
on Atlantic Coast.

Col. John Biddle. Engineer Commissioner
of the District, returned to the city and to
his office very Unexpectedly yesterday af-
ternoon. Col. Biddle has been away for
several weeks attending the maneuvers of
the army and navy on the Atlantic coast.
He was not due to return to the city for
week or ten days.
Col Biddle states that he had an excel
lent time while away and was highly
pleased with the army maneuvers He is
an ardent soldier, and is most enthusiastic
when talking of the army of the United
States. He speaks highly of the work that
was done by the army during the recent
maneuvers, when the navy was worsted
at almost every point in the war game
There was no significance in his sudden
return to work, he said. as he simply
changed his mind and came home instead
of taking a rest after his work with the
army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01

Arlington, Myer, Falls Church.
FROM A6UEDUCT BRIDGE HALE HOURLY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01
Empire Theater.

"A Romance Of Coon Hollow" a melo-
drama, laid amid the mountains Of east
Tennessee. opened a weeks engagement
at the Empire Theater yesterday before
two large audiences. The attraction
abounds in thrilling situations. with elab-
crate scenery and mechanical effects. The
crushing of the william in the cotton press
In the last act was a hair-raising episode.
A company of plantation darkies held the
boards for some time in the third act, dur
ing which time they proved very entertain
ing with their melodies and buck and wing
dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01
Receives q Mernento.

c. E. Wilson, chief engineer of the Po-
tomac Electric Power Company at its
plant 14th and B streets. resigned the po-
sition yesterday and returns to Chicago,
from which city he came here, and will ac-
cept similar place there. fine gold fob
and Masonic charm set with diamonds
were presented Mr.. Wilson by the employees
of the company yesterday. as a keepsake
expressive of their high regard The pre-
sentation speech was made by Mr.. j. D,
Bland. assistant engineer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01
DANIEL BRADY DROWNED
Water Tender on Torpedo Boat Falls
Overheard.

Daniel Brady water tender on the tor
pedo boat stringham. fell overheard into
the Patuxent river. at Pearson's wharf.
Md. Saturday night and was drowned. His
body was recovered with a pair of oyster
tongs, within q half an hour after he had
gone overheard but life was extinct. The
drowned man saw service in the Spanish
American war on board the cruiser st.
Louis and was honorably discharged at the
close Of the war. He was about thirty
years of age and leaves wife and child,
who reside in New York. The Stringham is
at Pearson's wharf preparing for trial trips
over the Barren Island course in Chesa-
peake bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"When Women Love-" pm.
Cabin John Bridge-Haley's Band and
fireworks display.
Chevy Chase Lake--Concert by Marine
Band and dancing.
Empire-"A Romance of Coon Hollow,
pm.
Kernan's Cherry Blossoms" Burles-
quers, SIS pm.
Lafayette-Eugenie Blair In "Zaza, $40
pm.
Open Air Theater, Chevy Chase Lake
Motion pictures.
ST. Anthony's Church, Brookland, u. c.
Lawn social and dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01
INCORPORATION Papers Filed.

The following companies have filed GER
tif1cates of Incorporation with the recorder
of deeds:
The Palladite Veneer Company: capital.
$4,000; incorporators. William L. Foote.
Ellen P. Foote and w. F. Gorsuch.
Worlds Fair Auditorium Hotel Company;
Capital. $5Oo.OOo; incorporators. John J..
Michigan, William c. Dashiell and George
Thorn. jr.
American Wireless Electric Boat Com
pany; capital. $1,OOO,OOO; incorporators. L.
A. White, George Thorn, jr., John ]. Nelli-
gan and William G. Dashell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01
For Iced Tea

For Iced Tea
Use kenny's Cheon.
The Best soc Mixed Tea in America
c. D. KENNY CO., 8 City Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01
Cape May-Extraordinary Event.

Only ten dollars $1,000 for the round trip,
including two days board at Stockton, Con-
gress Hall or Chalfonte hotels. Special
route, Observation-Disclosures leaves Wash
ington at 1890 pm. Saturday, September
8. Personal escort.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01
Carriage Damaged.

A horse attached to a wagon In charge of
Henry Hawkins, resident of Hillsdale, be-
came frightened and ran away while on 18th
street southeast yesterday afternoon and
colnded with a vehicle belonging to M. A.
Hall Of $40 G street southeast. Fortunate
ly no one was hurt, but the police report
that 1t will take about $50 to make the nee
essary repairs on Mr.. Halls carriage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01
Cool, Captivating Cape May.

A three days personally conducted excur-
sion, via Pennsylvania Railroad, to at
tractive Cape May Saturday, September s.
Tickets for round trip, i.-cluding two days
board at Stockton, Congress Hall or Chal-
fonte Hotel, only $1,000 from Washington.
Detailed information of ticket agents.
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01

ATTORNEYS.

CAMPBELL cARRINaToN, ATToRNEY-ATLAW,
Webster Law building, sos D ct. NV. Waahing.
ton. D. q Residence. No. Mount Vernon v1ate,
New York ave. and 9th st Az. oe19
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01
Attempts to Board Moving Car.

William Green. colored, thirty-eight years
old attempted to board a moving car at
9th street and Louisiana avenue yesterday
afternoon and fell to the stone pavement.
He received an injury to the right side of
his head which was treated at the Emergen-
cy Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01
Pennsylvania Railroads Attractive

excursion to Cape May, the peerless resort
of the New Jersey coast. Saturday, Sep
TENDER 5, the Pennsylvania railroad will
run a special personally conducted excur-
sion to charming Cape May, including two
days board at Stockton, Congress Hall or
Chalfonte hotels Tickets for round trip
only $40 from Washington Detailed in
formation of ticket agents.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01
Coast survey Launch Disabled.

The United States coast survey launch
No. o. which has been attached to the
coast survey schooner Matchless, and
has been used in survey work on
the Severn river below Annapolis
for the past three months, became
disabled a few days ago and has
been taken to Baltimore to have her ma
chinery repaired and overhauled. On COM
pletion Of the work she will return to the
Severn to take up work for the remainder
of the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01
Does Your Husband Drink

Give him "ORRINE' powders in his tea
coffee or milk. He will never know It, as
"ORRINE'' is tasteless, odorless and color
less. but his craving for liquor will be for
ever destroyed and his health improved. as
hundreds of Washington people will testify
Address or call on Orrlne Co., 817 14th st.
NV or Sims, 14th st. and N. Y. ave-: VIII
liams 9th and SITS: Wellers. 755 Sth ST.
s.e.; Days, 14th and P SITS. Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01
FRENCH LINE,

COMPAGNIE GENERALlE TRANSATLANTIQUA
Direct Line to Havre = Paris France).
Sailing every Thursday at 10 am.
From Pier No. L. North River foot Morton ST.. NJ.
LA Lorraine. Sept. La Gaseogne. Sept. 70
ia Savoie. Sept I'll LA Lorraine. Oct.
sTwin-Screw Steamers.
General Agency. 30 Broadway, New York.
GEORGE W. MOSS.
mil -6Ikt-1I 1411 G ST, NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01
Delightful Sunday Excursion to Get

tysburg or Pen Mar. Enjoy a charming
days outing amid historic fields, or ma
lures pleasing scenery. on the special ex-
cursion of the PENNSYLVANIA railroad Sum
DAY, september g. to Gettysburg or Pen
Mar. Only $l.75 for the round trip Spe-
eial train leaves Washington at 7:O5 a. m
Returning. leaves Pen Mar at $50 Gettys-
burg at GAS p.m-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01

Judge Charles F. Scott of the United
States branch of the Police Court resumed
his Official duties this morning. He spent
the last elk weeks at Hot Springs Va and
ID much improved in health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-01

false alarm Of fire was turned in from
box 249 about Z o'clock last night The
person who thus violated the law dissap-
peared from the vicinity of the box after he
turned in the alarm, and no doubt wit
messed the moving of the fire engines before
he went home.