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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
Building Permits.

follows:
dwellings, 1872. 1914. 1916, 131S 1920, 1922
and 1924 Massachusetts, avenue southeast.
Cost, $24,5OO.
Edward Murphy, one three-story brick
dwelling, 1129 21st street northwest. Cost.
$4,000.
David H. Hazen repairs to 4O5 9Th street
northwest; cost, s. 900.
Jerusalem Baptist Church, one one-story
and basement brick church. street be-
tween 26th and 9th streets northwest; cost,
5000
George P. Zurhorst, repairs to Dol East
Capitol street southeast; cost, $500.
northwest; cost, $500.
Peter Grogan & Co., four sheds in rear
of $50 -6S2-634 and 636 street northwest;
cost, 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
Base Ball Games POSTPONED.

PHILADELPHIA. April 16.-The opening
game OF the National League base ball sea-
son in Philadelphia. between Boston and
Philadelphia, which was postponed yester-
day on account Of rain. was again deferred
today because of the unfav orable condition
OF the grounds.
NEW YORK. April 1.-THE opening
game of the National League base ball sea-
son here today. between New York and
brooklyn, was postponed because OF the
poor condition Of the grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
LOUBET AT, ALGIERS.
President of France Recipient Of Much
Attention There.

PRESIDENT OF France Recipient OF Much
Attention There.
ALGIERS. April 16-President Loubet to-
day witnessed the grand military maneuv-
ers in which 10000 troops took part, on
Mustapha field. This force had been drawn
from all parts Of the colony. and was re-
inforced by sailors and marines from the
visiting fleets and by many native organi-
cations. The Algerian sharpshooters and
the zouaves made an imposing display. and
the whole furnished brilliant spectacle.
number of native chiefs and a troop Of
spahis escorted the presidents carriage.
M. Ioubet's arrival on the parade ground
was the signal for great demonstration
from the military and the thousands of
civilian spectators.
During the evolutions of the troops the
president occupied superbly decorated re-
viewing stand. and was surrounded by the
members Of the special missions. the en-
voys, the foreign naval commanders and
native chiefs.
The president devoted the rest Of the day
to visits and banquets and to witnessing
various other features of the elaborate fes-
tivittes. He will leave Algiers tonight for
Oran.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
Naval Orders,

Lieutenant J. F. Hines, to command the
Talbot.
Assistant Payma ster c. R. O'Leary, from
the Monterey to his home.
Assistant Paymaster E. II. Tricou, to the
Columbia.
Naval Constructor E. Snow, to the navy
yard. Boston. Mass. for duty in department
of construction and repair of that yard
Warrant Machinist J. A. Hickey. from
the Independence to the Wisconsin,
Warrant Machinist w. J. Trevorrow. from
the Wisconsin to his home and await
orders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
TRAGEDY AT IDAHO SPRINGS.
Frank Hallock Killed for Insult to
Neighbor's Wife.

IDAHO SPRINGS. Col, April 16.-Frank
Hallock. superintendent of the Torpedo
mine here. has been shot and killed by his
neighbor. Edw. Rowse, bookkeeper, for
an alleged insult offered by Hallock to
Rowse's wife. When Rowse went to the
Hallock home and demanded an apology
from Hallock the latter angrily denied the
charge. A short time afterward, as Rowse
was convers.ng with a friend in the street
In front of Hallock's house the latter APP
peared at the front door with shotgun In
his hand. Rowse opened fire on him, fatally
Wounding him. AS he fell Hallock fred one
siot from ms gun, wounding Rowse In the
arm. Rowse has been arrested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
CHARGED WITH BIG STEALING
English Governess Said to Have Taken
$4,000 Worth Of Jewelry.

NEW YORK, April 16-Minne Williams,
an English governess. was arraigned be-
fore a commissioner today on a charge of
the larceny Of valuable jewelry and furs
belonging to the family of Albert Reitlinger
Of London. by whom she was formerly en-
ployed. She was arrested last night on
complaint of Chas Fox, counsel for the
British consul general
Miss Williams demanded an examination.
and at the request of Mr.. Fox was held for
two weeks pending the arrival of papers
from England.
1t Is alleged that Miss Williams stole
about $1,000 of valuables. Mr. Fox said
today that only small portion of them
was recovered when Miss Williams was ar
rested He said also that she had made no
confession admissions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
PREDICTS TROUBLE IN BALKANS.
King Alexander Says Fateful Times
Are Approaching

BELGRADE, Servia. April 16.-At ban
quet given at the palace yesterday evening
in celebration of the tenth anniversary of
King Alexander's accession to the throne
the king made a speech In which he refer
red TO the grave situation In the east. say
Ing Hateful times were approaching for all
the people of the Balkan peninsula, and
Servia must be ready to strike at the
proper moment.
lie also congratulated himself on the fact
that his marriage to Queen Draga had met
with the approval of the people.
Referring to his recent proclamation, the
King said Servia had no time for expert
menting. and he had therefore been COM
PEELED to restore the constitution to it's
original condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
READY FOR TRIAL.
Case Against Sheriff of Prince Georges
County to Be Heard Tomorrow.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
UPPER MARLBORO. April 16.-Ben-
jamin N. Hardesty, sheriff Of Prince
Georges county. Maryland. against whom
there are two indictments. appeared in the
county court this afternoon, ready. for
trial. The case called for involves a charge
of permitting John Hayes, who kept a sa-
loon in Washington and also at Chesapeake
Junction. to escape from custody. DR.. T.
NJ. Baldwin, editor of the Laurel Democrat,
failed to appear as witness, and the COM
monwealths attorney, Mr.. Levin, stated
that he would be unable to go on without
him. An attachment was issued for the
witness, returnable tomorrow morning. The
case will be heard tomorrow.
The case Of James A. Scaggs, the police
man Of Laurel. against whom there is an
indictment Of manslaughter. was also con-
tinued until tomorrow, on account of the
absence of important witnesses. Scaggs, it
is alleged, shot and fatally wounded JON
athan Merson. young man who attempted
to escape from custody. Merson lived about
two weeks after he was shot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
The Shoot at Kansas Catv.

KANSAS CITY, No., April 1e.-The
Grand American Handicap shoot at mani
mate targets was held at Blue River Park
today. The conditions called for 100 flying
targets at unknown angles. SO entrance.
targets included. handicaps IA to Is yards.
high guns, not class shooting, 500 added
to the purse.
Before the big event opened the prelimi-
nary handicap at 100 targets. unfinished
from yesterday. was completed.
Five men made scores Of 81 or better. a.
follows:
Louis Nome. st. Joseph. Mo-, 81 G.
Frank G. RiehI. Alton, m, 81; 81. s. Nc
Donald, Gravetts. Ark, q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
Testifes as Expert.

DR.. A. B. Richardson, superintendent OF
the Government Hospital for the Insane,
was the principal witness to testify today
in Circuit Court No. in the case of Helm
rich Heine, who seeks to recover damages
from Charles Schneider and Eduard Schnei-
der for personal injuries alleged to have
been inflicted on him by the defendants in
July. 1900.
The plaintiff contends that the blows
struck by the defendants caused an eptlep-
tic trouble. Dr. Richardson. who appeared
the expert opinion that the plaintiffs COM
plant is a nervous condition brought on by
a mental impression rather than by phys
ical blows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
PROPERTY TRANSFERRED,
Calvary Baptist Sunday School House
Now Owned by Church.


Now Owned by Church.
BY deed placed on record today the Cal
vary Baptist Church Extension Assocfa-
ton conveyed to the Calvary Baptist
Church and congregation the Calvary Bap-
fist Sunday school house property on the
east side Of 9Th street between G and H
streets.
The Sunday school house was built by
the extension association. 1t is explained
that its formation was made necessary by
the terms of the will of the late Amos Ken
dali, who made substantial beuuest to
Calvary Baptist Church. A number of re-
str1ctions were attached, however, one be-
ing that If the church should ever go into
debt to the extent of more than 81 900 the
bequest should revert to the estate of the
testator.
The terms of the will, it is said, made 1T
Impossible for the church to borrow any
money for the building of the Sunday
school. The trustees and officers of the
church finally overcame the difficulty by
Organizing the extension association
The Sunday school building and the lot
upon which it was built cost $40. 900. The
extension association has paid off the in
debtedness. ~ So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
VOTING ON STRIKE.
Employees of Manhattan L Road Will
Decide Today,

NEW YORK, April 16.-Employes of the
Manhattan Elevated Railway, numbering
about 1900. are voting today whether they
shall strike to enforce their demand for a
nine-hour working day.
President Pepper of the employees union
said today there would be no strike. The
decision of the men will not be known I'M
til tonight when the vote is counted
President Pepper said there are 3,625
members of the organization at present. To
strike 1t requires two-thirds vote or . 416
votes. From the general conversation Of
those who voted in the first hour, it would
appear as II the strike was almost unani-
mously supported.
President Mahon of the Ama1gamated AS
ISOLATION of America has offered his SER
vices to settle the trouble. He said that
the executive committee of the National
Federation will probably handle the ques-
ton should strike be ordered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
KILLED BY BARTENDER,
Tragedy in a Bowery Resort Early
This Morning.

NEW YORK, April 16.-Obed Paddock, a
driver. was shot and killed in a Bowery re-
sort early today and the bartender In the
place. James Carter. was locked up. The
police say he confessed that he did the
shooting. Paddock's body was found in the
hallway of the resort with bullet-hole In
the back of the head, and the officers who
arrested Carter say they found him stand
ing behind the bar with revolver in his
hand and that he readily confessed he had
shot a man and that his body was in the
hall.
The bartender's explanation according to
the police, was that the driver had tried to
rob a man in the place. and, when inter-
ferred with had tried to draw a revolver
Besides Carter, four other men were taken
into custody. The police say the driver did
not have revolver in his clothes and they
think he was running away when shot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
RUMoR OF A MERGER.
Denial by Those Supposed to Know the
:-~' Inside Facts.

For some reason which does not seem to
be understood In local financial circles.
there was marked revival yesterday AMI
again today of the reports that a control
of the Columbia National Bank is to be
secured by those interested in the Metro
pelitan Bank. Those who would naturally
be principals in such deal. however. deny
all knowledge of 1T. and state that the re-
ports have no foundation in fact.
The fact is that the gossip on this sub
ject has been so general that there are but
few banks or trust companies that have
not been mentioned as parties to possible
deals. 1t is thought by men whose judg-
ment is usually considered to be good, that
the process of combination and enlarge
situations is finished. for the present at
least.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
sULTAN's MISSION FAILED.
Albanians Refused to Accept Proposals
as to Government.

CONsTANTINoPLE, April 1e.-It is now
understood that the commission sent by the
sultan to appease the Albanians failed to
secure their adhesion to the reform scheme
of the powers except on the condition that
the Albanians be allowed to choose their
own governors and civil officials, and that
other minor concessions be granted them
The porte has decided to establish a mill
tary camp at Berizovitch and has ordered
nineteen battalions to concentrate there in
view of possible eventual operations against
the Albanians.
Great uneasiness has been aroused in
Turkish government circles by the reports
that the Bulgarians in Macedonia are pre-
pairing for general rising April 20 the
second day of the Easter festivities OF the
orthodox church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
INCLINED TO RECEDE.
Prices for Land for Hall Of Records
May Be Reduced,

The Treasury Department has not formal
ly begun any efforts to secure possession of
block 143. between 18th and 10th and E and
F streets northwest, the site of the hall of
records. Mr.. ]. Knox Taylor. supervising
architect of the treasury, has had personal
talks with some of the owners Of the prop
erty and finds an inclination to cut the
prices that have been asked, SO as to bring
the figures within the $4,000 appropria-
ton made by Congress for the site.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
RELIEF PLAN ATTACKED.
Toledo Lawyer Says Railroads Try to
Avoid Responsibility Thereby.

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 16.--An important
legal action, involving the question of the
regularity Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company's relief department has been in
stituted here. w. J. Gill; who files the suit
as attorney for a woman whose husband
was killed, charges in his petition that the
company causes the employees to maintain
the relief fund to guard against losses and
damages by accident, thus saving the COM
pany that expense.
He says that the case undoubtedly will
go to the supreme court and that its re-
suit will affect thousands of railroad men
throughout the country. He hopes to have
the department declared illegal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
NO NEWS OF THE PRESIDENT.
Not Known if He Has Reached Fort
Yellowstone.

CINNABAR, Mont, April 18.-Secretary
Loeb has not yet received word of Presi-
dent Roosevelts arrival at Fort Yellow
stone. He expects, however, to hear from
him during the day.
The President has accepted an Invitation
to lay the cornerstone of the new gate at
the northern boundary Of the Yellowstone
Park. The ceremony will occur during the
afternoon of April "A. the last day of the
Presidents stay here, and will be con-
Quoted by the Grand Lodge Of Masons of
Montana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
EXCITEMENT OVER AT JOPLIN
Negro Who Was Lynched Had Killed a
Policeman,

JOPLIN, Mo-. April 16.-The excitement
of last night. when a mob ran the negro
population out of town, had completely sub
sided today. The body of Thomas Gilyard.
who was lynched. was buried today after
the inquest had been held. That he was
the slayer of Officer Leslie was settled be-
yond doubt by finding in his leg a bullet
fitting the empty cartridge shell in the po-
lieemans revolver.
The majority of the negroes have re-
turned to their homes, although few are
still afraid to enter the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
PLOT TO DYNAMITE VAULTS.
Latest Development in the Lorimer
Election Contest.

Election Contest.
CHICAGO. April 16.-The Tribune today
says: Information Of plot to wreck the
vaults in the election commissioners rooms
with dynamite was reported to Chief OF
Police O'Neill last night, following the
news from Springfield that the supreme
court had ruled in favor Of tho board in the
Observation-Disclosures contest habeas corpus
matter.
The chief refused to divulge the name OF
his informant but went to the room and
made an examination of the surroundings
Without consulting the commissioners, a
detail Of policemen was assigned to duty on
the stairways and on the roof. "A time fuse
IL to be placed above the vaults" said the
chiefs informant. 1T VIII be attached to a
SUFFICIENT amount Of dynamite to wreck the
vaults completely and will destroy the con-
tents"
The commissioners did not regard the
matter - seriously a. did the police
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
Promoted to Major General.
CONTRACT AWARDED.
Bids for Work of Transferring Naval
: "Te" Bureaus to Mills Building

Bids for Work, or Transferring Naval
asa" Bureaus to Mills Building.
The transfer Of the various naval bureaus
from their Present quarters to the Mills
building or Navy department annex at the
corner of nth street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. promises to be formidable undertake
ing. Proposals were recently invited for
the work and bids were received from the
Merchants Transfer and Storage Company,
the George w. Knox Express Company,
Littleleld & Alvord and J. w. Thomas, all
OF this city. The bids ranged from 81. 9e3,
that Of the Knox company, down to 1882,
that OF the Merchants Transfer Company.
The contract will be awarded to the last
named company.
The work includes taking down and put
ting up presses used in the hydrographfc
Office, considerable carpentery, etc.. In ad-
dition to the ordinary transportation Of fur
niture, records. etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
Celtic in q Collision.

LIVERPOOL. April f6.-The White Star
Line steamer Celtic. which collided In the
Mersey yesterday with the British steamer
Heathmore and had a small hole stove In
her port side amidship. repaired the dam
age and today proceeded ON her voyage to
New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
Burglars Got 81, 900 in Jewelry.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-. April 16-whike the
family was eating supper last night bur-
glars ransacked the second-story rooms Of
the residence Of Philip Stock, secretary Of
the English brewery syndicate, securing
nearly $4,000 worth OF jewelry and valua-
bles. Considerable other tewelry was over
looked. James Pierson, the coachman, has
been arrested on suspicion Of being impli-
Gated =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
VOTE ON ARBITRATION.
Lake Firemen and Others Who Are on
Strike Decide Today.

BUFFALO, N. Y, April 16.-Today a vote
Is being taken at all the ports of the great
lakes where there are unions of the Marine
Firemen, Oilers and Water Tenders Asso-
citation. Secretary Casey of the Fremen's
Association said the men were voting sim
ply on the question of arbitrating with the
demands of the Lake Carriers Associat ton,
and it will be late in the day before the re-
suit will be known. In any event. he said
the men will not return to work until the
strike has been settled definitely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
NO DANGER FROM FLOOD.
The River at Cumberland is Rising
but Little.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, April 16.-There is
no apprehension of a food in the Potomac
at this point. The river is now rising but
little. although the rain continued until
late this morning eF
At Sir Johns Run, fifty miles below here,
the river is at standstill, and is yet eight
feet from being out of the banks Railroad
people say conditions give them no concern.
"A big landslide occurred on the Baltimore
and Ohio at Broadford last night. 1t is
not yet cleared. Passenger train No 8 was
sent around over the Lake Erie road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
Steamship Arrivals.

At New York-Palatia. from Genoa.
At Glasgow-Mongolian from New York.
At ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS from New
York.
At Naplss-Trsvs, from New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16

Senator Foraker win leave the city this
evening to attend the funeral Of his
brother-in-law In Hllsdale. Ohio
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-16
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by W. B. Hibbs &, Co., bankers
and brokers, 1418 F ST.. members New York
stock exchange. Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board OF trade.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-29
SROT BY HIS HOT SEkEEPER?
That is the Theor! NJ the Police Regarding
the Injuries Of !. l.. RossO.

NEW BRUNSWICK, y. j., June 2s.-Iohn
l.. Posse. Jr., is likely to die. He was shot
through the abdomen on Friday morning
at 2 clock at his home al Kingston. At
O'Clock that morning Miss Flossie Fawcelt,
his honsekeeper, gave the alarm. Both she
and Rosso have since declared that some
man who climbed into Rosso's room by
rnca ne Of ladder fired the shots Their
stories do not agree. and the County Prose-
cutor does not believe that any one was in
the house at the time Of the shooting be-
sides themselves The woman ia in Jail
here, and is under medical care.
Miss Fawceti has lived with Rosso for
three years, going to Kingston, whore the
shooting took place, from New York She
refuses to tell anything about her family.
She is Of good address.
She declares that she screamed for help
after the assailant frei three shots.
Aaron Hurley. who lives within 400 feet Of
the Rosao place, declares that he heard one
shot. and that he heard no screams.
more than one sho' was fired. The bullet
the bed room where nosso SAYS the shot
was Aired. The bullet lie OF the same cal
ibre ae thoSe used in Rosso's revolver.
The revolver contained two cartridges in
the afternoon before the shooting. When
found afterward there was but one car
fridge in It's
The poles believe that in the two hours
that intervenei between the shooting and
the ala rm to the neighbors Rosso and the
woman became reconciled, and that they
planned the aofy Of the night assault.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-29
BETRAYED AND DETAINED HEN.
.Josephsme vioia's Accusation Against '"e
Man Whsm she shot.

When Josephine Viola. middie-aeen
Italian Of IA johnson avenue, Williams
burg, who on Saturday fred three sho's
at c. BARRETT on the sidewalk in front OF
30 Morrell street, was arraigned yesterday
in tho Even street police court before
Magistrate o'Reilly. she declared that
she wouldn't rest Until she had been re-
yeneed on the man. BARRETT. on account
OF his injuries, was not able to appear IN
court. He lives at 1872 johnson avenue
and 1t was said that besides beng shot III
the left arm bullet entered his right side
Mrs. Viola told the Magistrate that about
eight years ago she was employed by Bar
retti and one night. she said. he criminaliy
assaulted her. She determined TO hNe
down the disgrace, and left his employ
Aiterward she met an estimable ltaIan
and they were married. They lived happily
together until a month ago. when. MIS-
Viola alleged. BARRETT began to defame
her Her husband heard Of it and left her
As her home was broken up, she said she
didn't care what became OF her, and de-
termined to be revengsd on BARRETT.
With the full intention Of killing him,
she told Magistrate O'Reilly. she called
him out from the tailor shop on saturday
Mrs. Viola declared that she would be re-
venped, no matter how long it look her
The Magistrate remanded her pending
a hearing.