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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
TO CLOSE AT 1 O'CLOCK.
Order Issued Last January is Now in
Force in the DEPARTMENTS.

No fresh orders are required for closing
the departments tomorrow and on other
Saturday afternoons during the months OF
July. August and September Orders to
that effect were issued January 8 last, at
the time the cabinet extended the hours
from 4Nto 40 o'clock.
The order issued at that time is as fol-
lows:
The act of Congress of March 10, 1898,
provides as follows:
THAT it shall be the duty of tho
heads of the several executive departments.
in the interest Of the public service, to re-
quire of all clerks and other employees OF
whatever grade or class, In their respective
departments. not less than seven hours OF
labor each day except Sundays and days
declared public holidays by law or execu-
tive order.
Provided, That the heads of the depart
ments may. by special order. stating the
reason. further extend the hours of serv-
ice or any clerk employe In their de-
partments, respectively, but in case of ex-
tension IL shall be without additional com
pensation.
I'm order more effectualIy to comply
with the above provision of law. 1t is here
by ordered:
Il. On and after Monday January IL.
1904 the hours of labor for all clerks and
other employees OF whatever grade or class
in this department who have hitherto been
required to work from am. TO pm.
will be from am. to 4:30 pm, with an
allowance of one-half hour for luncheon.
80. The foregoing provision will apply to
all Saturdays except during the months Of
July, August and September. During those
months the hours of labor on Saturdays.
unless otherwise ordered, will be from .
I'm. to pm, without any allowance for
luncheon"
Departments are now governed by this
order and will accordingly close at l O'Clock
tomorrow. 1t is stated that no special or
der on the subject Of Saturday closing is
order of January last by reducing or ex-
tending the hours, and that no such order
Is in contamination
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
SERIOUS RAILWAY COLLISION.
Nine Persons Badly Injured in Michi-
gan Wreck.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. July IA Sc
rious collision has occurred on the Jack
son and Battle Creek Traction Company's
line. in which nine persons were badly hurt
including General Celan NJ. Splitter of To-
ledo, president of the road and quarter
master general of the Ohio National
Guard E. E. Wilson of the sanitarium here
had both legs broken.
A local car had evidently become stalled
on a curve at the Bear Creek crossing. one
and half miles west of Marshall when
a limited car going forty to fifty miles an
hour swept around a curve and crashed
into it. There were 40 passengers ON the
limited car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
UNABLE TO REPORT.
Minnesota Republicans Have Exciting
Time Over Credentials.

ST. PAUL. July 1.-The state republican
convention was In session less than fifteen
minutes this morning, when 1t took a recess
until = O'Clock this afternoon. Immediately
upon calling the convention to order Chair
man Clapp announced that the credentials
committee. which had been in session
nearly all night. was unable to make a re-
port. and asked for further. time. He
stated that the committee had heard tho
evidence in all OF the important contests.
and that only minor cases remained to be
considered. He suggested an adjournment
to this afternoon. and a motion to that eff
hoct was carried. although there were many
dissenting voices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
ARGUMENTS BEGUN.
Hearing on Motion for New Trial for
Augustus L. Shaffer.

Arguments were begun late this afternoon
before Justice Wright in Criminal Court
No. in connection with the motion for
nn,sy trial in the case of August l.. Shaher'
racently convicted of murder in the first
degree as the result of killing his divorced
wife. Katherine Ivey Shaffer. Attorneys
Henry E. Davis and Lambert Baker
were in court in support Of the motion.
and Assistant United States Attorneys Tur-
ner and Keigwin in opposition thereto.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
Accused OF shoplifting.

A coored woman giving her name as
Lucy Parker was arrested this afternoon
by Detective Trumbo and taken to police
headquarters on charge of shoplifting at
Goldenberg's store. ut is alleged that she
took articles of embroidery and other pieces
of dry goods. She told Capt. Boardlnan
that her home is ON 18th street between
and M streets, and admitted she had taken
the articles charged. Her reason for taxi
ing them was that her, daughter is soon to
be married. She said she realized she had
made a mistake andeaypressed willingness
to pay for the goods Her offer was not
accepted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
GASOLINE LAUNCH ExPLoDEs.
Accident to Minnetonka Craft May
Prove Fatal to Two.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi. July 1.-Two
nrom:nent society and clubmen OF Winnie
anolis. George Christian and George Upton
received injuries from which they VIII prop
ablv die. and five other persons were pam
fullv burned in an explosion OF gasoiiiie
launch at Lake Minnetonka.
Mr. Christian was entertaining party y,
six grown persons and two children anu l
his boat was headed for the pay When INC q
n az" occurred 1t was caused by
LAX In the gasoline tank and the boat was
wrecked. 1t is due only to the fact that Ia
mumher of sailboats and row boats were
in the bay that the party escaped death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
Department Clerks Moving.

One hundred and eighteen clerks of the Of
flee of the auditor for the Post Office De-
partment are moving to their new quarters
in the Union building. on G street near 7th.
This will facilitate the work of that office,
which has been so crowded in the post Of
flee building that the corridors have been
piled with the files and papers appertaining
to the work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
Sudden Death.

Thomas Moten, colored died suddenly
this morning in his room in rear of 1211 +
street northwest. He had been sick several
days and physician was summoned to his
apartment this morning. Moten died be-
fore the arrival of the physician. Coroner
hewitt found that the death was the result
of natural causes and deemed an inquest
unnecessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
Bicycle Rider in Critical Condition

ATLANTA, Ga, July las a result OF
the terrible fall sustained while racing last
night Bobby Walthour. the bicycle rider,
Is today In a critical condition. Both legs
are paraIyzed his left collar bone is broken,
his right elbow and hand are lacerated. both
hips are badly cut and there is a large
wound across his abdomen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
Clerks Furloughed Indefinitely.

With the close of the fiscal year five
clerks in the Office of the register Of wills
yesterday afternoon were furloughed indef-
initeIy. The action. 1t Is stated, was made
necessary by the falling on in the revenues
of the ONCE consequent upon the midsum-
mer lull In business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
Roosevelt's Note to France.

PARIS. July 1-Foreign Minister Del
casse presented to the council of ministers
today the State Departments note express
ing President Roosevelts thanks for the
earnest and effective efforts that France
had made in the Perdicaris affair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
REFUSES TO GIVE HIS OPINION.
BRYAN Interviewed in Omaha En- Route
to st. Louis.

OMAHA, Neb. July William ]. Bryan,
who spent some time in Omaha. en- route to
the ST Louis convention, refused to express
an opinion as to who would be the presi-
Dental nominee.
II hope for a good platform and for a
good candidate as a result of the conven-
ton he said. by good platform mean
one that honestly and without evasion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
CIRCUS Freak Kills Himself.

LINTON, Ind, July 1.-Oscar Graham an
albino. who. for years has Travelled with
circus as the wild Man Of Madagascar,
killed himself with pistol today. He was
sixty-five years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01

states the democratic position on public
questions By a good candidate l mean
one who can be enthusiastically supported
by good democrats. And by good demo-
Gratis l mean those who have in the last
two years aided the democratic fight
against plutocracy."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
Kaiser Lunches with Vanderbilt.

KEEL. July 1.-The emperor took lunch
con with Cornelius Vanderbilt on board the
yacht North Star today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
New Ribbons
And Girdles.

The 5-inch Ribbons. representing
hand-painted flowers. etc. Made m2c
to retail up to 81. Here at.
New Embroidered Polka Dot Rib
bons. for Buster Brown" Roc
New Ribbon Girdles with sash ends.
white, black and fancy; ready SD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
Shop Tomorrow Closed All Day Monday.
fproh,h1 Moods
Wash Suits,
Waists and Skirts

Peter Thompson and Shirt Waist
Suits of Chambray and Lawn, black
and white. blue. gray and G3 OS
tan. So kinds for. VO' 20
Crash Suits. trimmed with red pip
ing. These were made to CD &O
retail at S39S Here at. VEsV>
Pure Irish Linen Skirts. walking
length. with box or side CD &M
pleats. Best s.. 80 kind for pAsV>
Rest of $3.50 Pique and
SKIRTS sRdIs in bi aii lsns, Making S1.98
White Japanese Silk Waists.
81 s7a 10 End for trimmed on1v Best $3.50
The usual $3.50 White
silk Waists are here at en- m2
only
White Duck Skirts and India Linen
Shirt Waists, best S1.5O kinds. mQc
LOT only. .....-.... NV
The usual 81 White Shirt Waists
are here in all sizes. at <7c
only .......... OVERWHELMINGLY. WV
Travelling Skirts. of all-wooI cloth,
tailor made. Best IS kinds en- NO
lor .'....... .-............
White Mohair Walking Skirts: box
pleated: well made of best ga 0Na
material; $3.50 value. $50. VTsYO
Interesting Books.
Choice of Thousands.
Paper bound editions of $3.50 copy
rights. THE Crisis and No.
other talked-of books. at only. lOS
The usual 10c to 25c paper ~
bound novels at a nominal price TS
Cloth-bound Books. includ- 2mc
ing S1.50 copyrights. for only. OSN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
JeWelry
And Fans.

Partisan Fan Chains and Necklaces
of mock jewels. Values up en- De
to So. Here at SIC and '@o
Summer Jewelry of all kinds.
Usually PC and soc: here at A AC
lie and. Observation-Disclosures.
"Shellene" Combs will not split or
warp, the best imitation of real
she'll 81 styles at 69c; soc n&C
styles at 43c; 2Jc styles at......A w
Japanese Fans. the artistic and
durable kind. Zoe to 2jc values \ dNc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
Read List Of Probable Needs.
ckpieces
And Handk erchiefs.

The new Lace and Lawn Yokes.
made to retail at 81 to 81. So rs
are now here at 75c to.......
Fancy Lace. Linen and Lawn
Neckpieces, also Null Ties, with en-
broidered and hemstitched Mo
ends, are SOC kinds, at..........
Sheer and Pure Linen Handker-
chiefs with hand-embroidered initial
b in eorner. Superior at the l2Ac
Usual 25c Handkerchiefs. Dc
Choice of thousands. .......... - "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01

Armour's Potted Tongue. 2 for ....' &c
Armour's Potted Ham, for &c
Cherries, Columbus brand, can. .19c
Aprico;s. Columbus brand. can. lie
Pears. Columbus brand. can. 80. .15c
Sweet Mixed Pickles. Sc
Salmon. Commerce brand. can. :. loo
Glasses, water. q for............ Sc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
Millinery,
ParasOls and Wells.

White Hats of All-over Embroid-
cry, Taffeta and Pongee Silks. Lat
est and best So and SC "a O2
KINDS at. .................~ V'>C
The large and the Batavia"
Straw Sailors, with leather band and
silk trimmings, are usually en- 40
go. Here at............V 40
The Best White Chip Sailors are
81. %. The wreaths of roses en-
for trimming them are only. ivy
Lovely Chiffon Parasols, with me-
dallion and unique lace trimming
Some worth more than So SD %
Cholce ior. .~3oSo
SunRain Silk Umbrellas, in all col
ors. Come early for choice of pref
test handles. $3.50 kinds Sn 90
LOT. ..........~ wv
Parasols made to retail at 81 90 to
$3.50 are an incident of the Palais
Royals Mill and Factory O6oo
Sale. at only. >>S
The best 81 Automobile Wells, 4
yards long, are here at CD OQ
only .----... ...........-. %Ss>S
The Dainty So Accordeon- pleated
Chiffon Wells, 3 yds. long, SD AZ
The usual SOC. Wells. fancy mesh
a and chi chiffon 1A yards long 3Sc
Ordinary 2Jc Wells are here at Only
12c. Better than usual 25c nM
Wells; are only. ................ AyC
Summer Gloves
And Mitts.
Long Lace Lisle Gloves, 81 g6N,
kind at Toe; 15c kind at. .OWN
Long White and Black Silk Lace
Mitts; 15c and 81 kinds. Mill kCn,
and Factory Sale price. ........ WV
Evening journal., 1904-07-08
Permanent chairman)

impression is general that in spite Of
Senator Hills desire TO allow the first
ballot to prss it will develop enough
votes 10 nominate.
Some of ihe Democratic leaders seri-
ously object TO nominating a ticket on
Friday because they consider Friday
an unlucky day. But it is about Ger
tain that the head Of the ticket viii be
named at least.
The vice presidency is still unsettled
Williams of Illinois and Mclean Of
Ohio are prominently mentioned.
Thursdays Proceedings.
The second days proceedings We're
tame in the morning. but sensational
In the afternoon and were continued
until a late hour
During the day several speeches were
made. chief OF which was William
Jennings Bryan's effort to overthrow
the report Of the credentials committee
and seat contesting delegates from iii
nOis. The controversy was ended by
the rejection Of the minority report Of
the committee by a vote of 647 nays 10
300 ayes Though Mr.. Bryan's speech
and his appearance on the floor OF the
convention was cheered far beyond any
previous demonstration il made few
votes The alignment of delegates
proved the correctness OF previous esti-
mates Of the division between those
who favor the radicals and those who
are supporting the conservative ele-
ment which is now In control.
When the result Of the contest was
announced the report OF the committee
on permanent organization wus made
Representative Champ Clark, who was
chosen permanent chairman, addressed
the convention. He had prepared and
furnished 20 the press a speech of great
length. The hour was so late when be
gained the platform, however, that he
spoke about 300 words and left his au
dience TO read the remainder.
Ovation to Bryan.
The ovation given 10 Mr. Bryan was
one of the greatest ever transpiring at
any Of the notable events for which
the immense Coliseum is famed. II
was begun before the afternoon session
! Of the convention had been called 10 or
der and continued for twelve minutes
with so much furore that Temporary
Chairman Williams and all his assist
ants, including q hundred policemen
were unable to restore order. Quiei
came over the convention only after
the Parker forces Joined in and by per
I sstent efforts turned the tide by q
counter great demonstration for th'
New Yorker so that the favorite candi
date for the nomination for president
finally reaped the harvest Of enthusi
asm shown for Mr. Bryan.
When Mr.. Bryan entered the conven
ton hall at about the hour the conven
ton was TO be called to order for tb'
afternoon session the first sound OF ap
plausp in the vicinity of the Nebraska
delegation drew every gaze in that di
rection. AS il TO make up for the tard.
welcome extended 10 Mr. Bryan on th'
opening great numbers opened tn
abeering simultaneously from the cen
ter galleries. That there should be m
misunderstanding in regard TO wilt
was the object OF the ovation the Ne
braska dAfgates wrenched from tn
floor the standard marking their loca
tion in the hall and waved the banne
high above all others. That was a sic
nal for Mr. Bryans following TO con
gregate about their leader. Adoptini
Evening journal., 1904-07-08

tnereor as experience SHOWS 70 pc nseea'
gary.
On the Philippine question the plat
form declares:
We insist that we ought 20 do for tha
Tiiipinos what we have already dons
FOR the Cubnns and Il Is our intent. as
soon az It can be done wisely and safely
Tor the Fllipinos themselves and after
amicable arrangements with them con-
cernlng naval stations. coahng stations
and trade relations and upon Huitabls
guarantees Of protection 70 all national
and International interests. to set the
Filipino people upon their feet. free and
independent to work out their own des-
tiny.
The far east policy is thus asserted;
We favor the preservation tn 50 far AZ
we can OF an open door for the worlds
commerce IN the orient without unnec-
essary ENHANCEMENT IA oriental and Eu-
ropean affairs and without arbitrary un-
limited, irresponsible and absolute gov
ernment anywhere within our jurisdic-
tion. We oppose az fervently az did
George Washington himself an indefinite,
irresponsible. discretionary and vague ab-
solutism and a policy u colonial exploita-
ton no matter where or by whom invok-
ed OF exercised.
Some minor planls are as follows:
We favor the maintenance of the Mon
roe doctrine IN So fun integrity
We favor q liberal trade treaty with
\ Canada.
We favor the reduction of the army
and OF navy expenditure 70 the point his
torically demonstrated 70 be safe and
| sufficient.
We favor the maintenance and liberal
] annual increase OF the navy az our best
defense IN our Isolated continental condi-
ton against a foreign foe and a source Of
no possible danger 70 our liberties as a
people
We favor the enactment and admins
tration Of laws giving labor and capital
lmpariially their just rights. Capital and
labor ought not 10 be enemies. Each is
necessary 20 the other Each has itn
! rlghta. but the rights Of labor are cer-
! tainly no lpHs voted. no lcse "eacred''
and no less "iualienablo' than the rights
| Of capital
We nrc IN favor Of statehood for okla
homa and the Indian Territory. state
hood FOR Arizona, statehood for New Mex.
leo and q territorial government for Porto
| Rico
We favor the election Of United states
'enatorH by direct vote OF the people.
Evening journal., 1904-07-08
CAR AND WAGON COLLIDE
Raymond Meredith and James Smith
Narrowly Escape Death.

During the height Of the storm OF
last night trolley car No. 25 on the
East Seventh street line Of the Peoples
Railway Company collided with a
wagon at Seventh and Church streets.
James Smith and Raymond Meredith,
occupants of the vehicle narrowly es-
capped death.
The force Of the collision threw the
occupants of the wagon into the air
Young Meredith fell beneath the car
but the fender caught him before he
was ground to pieces, the prompt ac-
tion Of the motorman bringing the car
to a stop almost Immediately. Smith
held on to the car fender and escaped
With q few bruises and scratches.
The wagon belonged TO William Har-
ris. huckster living at Twenty-hrst
I and Market streets and was being
driven by Smith. on the seat with him
was Meredith, a boy aged about s
years. They were proceeding up
Church street and had the curtains of
the wagon pulled down to keep out the
rain. They did not see the car that
was coming down Seventh street and
drove I'm front of it. The horse had
cleared the tracks and the front of the
car struck the rear of the wagon.
Meredith had his head cut and his leg
! injured. He was picked up and carried
into the rectory Of the Old Swedes
| Church where DR.. II. r. Spruance gave
him medical attention. He was then
sent to his home in South Wilmington.
Smith went to his home unassisted.
The wagon was demolished, the horse
had one leg broken and its side cut
open by being dragged along the cob
BILE stones.
1t was killed by Dr. ]. II. Mahaffy
and Patrolman Sherry.
Evening journal., 1904-07-08
osnnrni mnrkarn.

New York July 7.
FLOUR-steady but slow: Minnesota
patents, tfs5a5l0; winter straighta. st.60a
AIS; winter extras, s3s5ase0; wintsr pat
ents sAS5a51o.
WHEAT-Opened higher on too much
rain west and coverinEi market well sus-
tained all early session; September. s5ta
s77kc. December. s7isas7%c
TALLOW-steady; city, &c; country,
fha4itc
HAY-steady; shipping. 75c; good to
choice, &c.
wooI.-steady: domestic fleece. sasao
sTRAW-Steady; long rye, STALLS.
BEANS-Qulet; marrow, t1.&a29o; me-
dium. 81 l1a2 pea. fi.s0ai.s2h; red kidney.
81 S5a2e5
BuTTER-weak. and prints ic. lower:
extra western creamery. iShc.; extra
nearby prints, l9c.
EGGS ~ Steady and in fair demand:
fresh nearby, lsc. loss on fresh western.
lsc loss off; fresh southwestern isc.,
loss on fresh southern. l7c.. loss OF.
CHEESE Quiet and barely steady;
New York fun creams, choice 10 fancy
s9ta9c. New York full creams, fair u
good. 7ikaShc.
LIVE PoULTRY-ste fair demand:
fowls, i2ai2hc; old roosters. Sc; spring
chickens l6a22c. ducks. old. ioaiic. do.,
young, ila1sc.
DRESSED POULTRY-Firm: good in
quiry. fowls choice. fresh killed. i2ikc.;
do. fair 10 good lihal2c. old roosters.
Sc: nearby brollers. choice, &aS0c; do.
fair TO good. isa2ac.; western do, choice.
20a2ic; do. fair TO good. l5a17d
DRESSED MEATs-Dressed beef steady
and good beef in fair demand. The whole
range was quoted al 7ifaioisc. per pound
/ but fairly good 20 choice beef sells at 9iza
l0hc; dressed calves firm; city dressed
veals sold al 6ianloc. per pound; country
dressed at 6aSisc.; dressed mutton firm at
6asc per pound wethers siac. dressed
lambs strong at salfc. and some sales
were made at even higher figures; country
dressed hogs nominally firm at 6a7hc. per
pound for medium 10 light weights.
Evening journal., 1904-07-08

NJ Lewis Hadley. former principal
OF the Phoenixville High School. who
has been missing from his home since
March 81 last, has returned. Hadley
says that after leaving his home he
went to Trenton and worked on a farm
near that city for some Time then
came 10 Wilmington and after re-
naming here a few days, left for Bal
timore.
Evening journal., 1904-07-08
eirI's cIothInn cauaht Fire.

At a FIRE in the home OF Mrs. Margaret
Foster, No. il2 Elliott avenue yesterday
afternoon. caused by an oil stove being
overturned the clothing of Miss Lillian
Iahoy. relative Of Mrs. Foster, was
burned The oil saturated her dress and
she was in peril Of being seriously burned.
Seeing the danger, Mrs. Foster swooned
from fright The screams of the young
woman brought to her rescue neighbors
who extinguished the flames.
Evening journal., 1904-07-08
pnrnmn Plnnt nn.troued.

Philadelphia. July g. The parafnn
plant Of the Atlantic Refining compa-
ny. situated in the southwestern sec
lion Of the city was totally destroyed
hy fire early this morning The loss
is estimated at about 100000. The
plant Is close 10 the wharfs OF the
Schuylkil river. and ships tied up
there were got away after consldera-
bic difficulty. The surrounding oil
tanks were In danger for time.
Evening journal., 1904-07-08
n.nk,r kro,hI Aoouitted.

TrentoR. ~ j., July s.-George F.
Kroehl, president Of the First National
bank Of Asbury Park, which some time
ago was put into the hands OF a re-
ceiver, has been acquitted In the Unit
ed States district court Of the charge Of
making false entries IN the books Of
the bank The verdict was rendered
by the jury under direction Of the
oourt
Evening journal., 1904-07-08
BRYAN CHEERED,
BUT DEFEATED
Great Demonstration For
NebraSkan at St. Louis.
VOTES WERE AGAINST HIM
Sharp Struggle Over Illinois Con-
test In Convention.
VOTES WERE AGAINST HIN
CHAMP CLARK OF MISSOURI IN CHAIR

Second Days Proceedings Of the DEM
Ooratie National Convention Quiet In
the Morning, but Stormy In the
Afternoon-Third Day Opens With
Prospect Of Nominations and Ad.
Iournment--Report Of Committee on
Resolutions.
ST. Louis. July s.-What is expected
TO be the final day Of the Democratic
convention has begun. Shortly after
10 O'Clock this morning Chairman
Clark called the delegates TO order and
announced the chairman OF tho com
mittee on resolutions, who read the
platform.
Following the reading and adoption
Of the platform nominations for presi-
dent will be in order The friends Of
Judge Parker claim that he will be
named on the first ballot. Indeed the