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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
During Dog Days Keep Cool.

From the New York Herald.
The fatal attack of sunstroke Is usually
sudden and overpowering. while the milder
and more frequent forms are generally
those of heat exhaustion. The latter al
ways gives preliminary warning of the ultl-
mate breakdown. The victim begins with
feeling Of nervous depression. accOmpa MED
with excessive irritability. dizziness, head
ache nausea and increased bodily tempera-
ture If not relieved of his symptoms in
the course of few hours he Is apt to lapse
into stupor and remain In that condition
until death. In the marked cases of severe
attack when there is an occasional recOv-
cry the convalescence is slow and. Is apt to
leave the sufferer In a more or less pros
trated condition weeks afterward. Not in
frequently the victim is damaged for life.
The precautionary measures against such
seizures very naturally suggest themselves
in the direction of avoiding undue expos
ures and all the usually recognized forms
of dissipation and overindulgence which
tend so markedly to lower the general
bodily tone. The habitual drinker Is apt
to succumb even with a mild seizure. The
influence of mild diet cannot be urged too
strongly. Iced tea Is an excellent beverage
and has mild. -invigorating effect. Ripe
fruits. which are now in plenty, help to
regulate digestion and safely satisfy the
most capricous appetite. In fact the key
note of the whole matter of prevention is
to live moderately. avoid all undue excite
ment and in a general way keep COOL if
such thing be possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
FOR PAST FISCAL YEAR.
Superintendent of District Water De-
partment Submits Annual Report.

Superintendent w. A Mcfarland of the
water department today submitted to the
Commissioners his annual report of the OPP
erations of his department for the fiscal
year ended June 30 last.
Mr.. Mcfarland reports that the total
length of new water mains laid during the
year was 1894 linear feet, making a total
of 2,2O5 .9S5 linear feet Of mains now in
service in the District. Fifty-one fire n.y.
drants were set. making a total of 2,174
now available for use.
The superintendent mentions that during
the past year 100 large hydrants for the
high-pressure service were delivered and
forty of these have been erected in the
business section of the city. The water
main extensions. he believes. have resulted
in marked betterment Of the service. the
pressures at this time being fairly satis-
factory.
The cost of maintaining the street
pumping station during the year was S27.-
215.O4: the cost of maintaining the Anacos-
tia station was Sc, SO.
With reference to the reservoirs and the
new Trumbull street pumping station, Mr..
Mcfarland makes the following comment:
Reno and Brightwood reservoirs have
been in continuous service during the year;
at the former a water tower and watch
mans lodge have been nearly completed.
the former sufficient to put the tank,
$4,000 gallons capacity, in service giving
increased pressures in Tenleytown and vi
cfn1ty. This area varies in elevation be-
tween $50 and 40 feet above mean tide
level. Water Is pumped into the tank by
means OF a small triplex plunger pump and
direct-connected gasoline engine of six
horsepower. At Brightwood reservoir land
has been bought as site for a watchman's
house. but owing to lack of funds building
has been deferred.
The Trumbull street pumping station
building is completed. and the mechanical
equipment nearly so. The station will be
put In regular service soon as the main
pumping engines are completed; this. II Is
believed. will be done not later than August
next"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
Opening Dealings Today Only
of Nominal Value,
But FEW CHANGES
NO DISTINCT PROGRESS, THOUGH
UNDERGONE WAS rIRu.
Number of Specialties Scored Good
Gains-General Market Practically
Motionless-Final Rally.

NEW YORK, August g The opening
dealings In the stock market today were Of
nominal value and the changes were ia.
significant and irregular Many stocks
were unchanged from last night
There was a rise of q In United STATES
Steel preferred and Pennsylvania and Min
neapolis, St Paul and Sault Ste Marie lost
a half.
Prices made no distinct progress I'm either
direction in the dull business. but the un-
der;one was firm.
a number of speCialties scored good gains
Cotton Oil rose 2as. Pacific Coast = and the
second preferred. st. Louis and San Fran
cisco first preferred. Reading first preferred
General Chemical and Sugar Il to H.
Minneapolis and st. Louis. Detroit United
Railway and Virginia Carolina Chemical
rose about a point. but the general market
was practically motionless.
The bank statement failed to stimulate
any movement. Small realizing affected
the insignificant gains, but there was .
final rally and the closing was firm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
PRODUCTION OF COPPER
Report Of Geological Survey Made
Public.

The United States geological survey has
issued reports on the production In the
United States during the year 1903. of ne
troieum, asphaltum and bituminous rock
and copper
The petroleum production was 100 461 .337
barrels. valued at So, $50. against 49,
1886 barrels, valued at ST.. I7S 91O. in 1902
Production in California increased over TO-
100000 barrels, waile the Texas production
decreased over 100000 barrels.
The production of copper was 100 Oh SIT
pounds. against 600 SOS, GA in 1902.
The production of asphaltum and bitumi-
nous rock was 10l ,255 TONS valued at ST.
O05, 466. This was a smaller amount by over
1890 tons in quantity than the year previ-
Ons. but its value was 81 per cent greater
OF the total production. 40. 1877 tons, valued
at $500, 1884, was from California.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
THE ADVANCE GUARD
DELEGATES TO TIREMEN's MA
rIoNA1. BROTHERHOOD ARRIVE
The Body to Meet In Annual Conven'
ton in typographical Temple
Monday Morning.

Delegates to the seventh annual conven'
ton OF the International brotherhood VI
Stationary Firemen are beginning 10 az
rive here The first to reach the city Were
International President Timothy Heaiy "
New York, and Seventh Vice President
George p Dorr of Madison, Maine fresi-
dent Healy has established headquarters al
the ST. James Hotel and Mr.. Dorr Is also
stopping there.
The opening session of the f1remen's con-
vention will be held at Typographical lem
pie at 10 o'clock Monday forenoon. Ihe
executive board will meet at the St. James
at 10 o clock tomorrow morning. The MEM
bers of the board will scrutfnfze the year
work of the different officers of the organl-
cation and prepare certain recoIi. .in,
lions to be presented to the convention. "a
meeting of the credentials committee Will
follow that of the board of directors
Delegates will be present from many
states from British Columbia ana can
ada. This organization Is a representa-
tive BODY and the work of the cOnVen-
ton will be watched with interest,".
Among the important matters TO De con
sdered will be the shortening OF the
hours of labor: an increase of salaries
in certain cities and the more perfect
organiza ton of the brotherhood in local
tiles where the association Is not as
strong as President Healy and the other
officers believe it should be-
The officers Of the international body
are: Timothy Healy. international presi-
dent 1873 Bowery, New York. N. Y; Mi
chael P. Flanagan, first vice president
Roxbury, Mass; Peter Miller, second vice
president, ST Louis, Mo-; P. l.. FarreiI
third vice president st. Paul, Mimi; )
ODonnen. fourth vice president Whit
ing Ind; Thos. F. Kane, fifth vice presi-
dent. Danbury. Conn; Richard c. Nc
Clean. sixth vice president. Newark, N
j.; Geo p Dorr. seventh vice president.
Madison, Me-: c. L. Shamp, international
secretary-treasurer. Omaha, Neb
President Timothy Healy is very popular
with the members of the local Firemen
Union, and that body, supplemental by the
influence and votes of delegates from the
states, will urge his reelection as head OF
the international brotherhood. During the
strike of the firemen at Heurich's brewery
Mr. Healy came to Washington and gave
his personal attention to the interests OF
the strikers. He finally brought to play the
influence of the United States Brewers AS
sociation and the strike was brought to a
close.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
Gave His Life to Save Others.

CHICAGO, August 6.-Henry Koch, a
painter. gave his life to save the life of
Policeman Daniel O'Brien. who also risked
his life to save imperiled men. After
seven laborers had been overcome by gas
in an excavation at 18th street and Armour
avenue, Policeman OBrien went into the
pit and fastened ropes about their bodies.
All were lifted to the surface. but when the
last man had been taken out the policeman
lay unconscious In the hole 1t was then
that Koch went in and attached a rope to
the policemans body. O'Brien was rescued,
but Koch fell unconscious, and though
Patrick King and Henry Thompson. fire.
men. brayeIy went into the hole and
brought up his body. he was beyond resus-
citation. The condition Of Policeman
% Brfen Is serious and he may die. o Brfen,
the two firemen and three Of the laborers
are in a hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
High Prices for Meat.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Those who insist upon eating meat
eddy find larger holes in their pocket books
before long. With great strike on, prices
are bound to rise, and 1t is but human ma
ture that dealers should make the most of
the conditions. But, after all, a scarcity
Of meat can be faced calmly 1t Is not like
a famine In milk or In vegetables or in
bread with wheat scarce and the price OF
flour away up In the air. there would be a
10 eat meat. Indeed. at this season of the
year most persons are much better or with
out It. Bread Is the stan Of life. after all.
Fruit is plentiful, here are cereals with,
aourishing Fish fresh from the Atlantic
Is much better IN every way than meat for
summer diet 30 Il the meat prices go
a-soaring, why. LET them soar. ....
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
Train Robbers
rom the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
Stern, sharp. severe measures are de-
manded by public opinion to suppress rob-
berries of passengers at the point of the piS-
toll on important railroads. Criminals OF
the most dangerous kind carrying whole
arsenals of weapons. have been so bold in
operations of that kind that their audacity
has been fairly stupefying. On board a
worlds fair special train few miles out
side of Chicago passengers were plundered
by an armed band at 9:30 in the evening.
and any one of them might have been muir
dered. Imagine such a thing happening in
the outskirts of London or Paris. or even or
ST. Petersburg or MOSCOW! To use plain
language, it is disgraceful to any great cor
pOration that there should be such an oc-
currence ORA any of its lines within the
vicinity of any city of huge popula ton. Any
railroad company of high rank can provide
and ought to provide a sufficient force OF
armed employees to protect its passengers In
this year of 1904 from the attacks of train
robbers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06

the main base Is desired. The field wagon
of the corps goes on such marches and IN
winds wire from reel. by which the "a
struments are connected from time 10 time
The Photograph and wigwag service is also
used to a large extent for communication
In the field.
Hotchkiss and Calling Guns
Gun detachments have been detailed to
man the Hotchkiss and Gatling guns. and
preliminary instruction in the use of the
pieces given the men. The 1st Separate
Battalion has two Hotchkiss guns and one
each Of the Cuttings have, been assigned
to the LIST and ID Regiments The proper
eight men each. while the Hotchkiss pieces
have seven men each to operate Them IN
addition to the officer In command Inc
gun detachment OF the ID Regimeat 10
son. inspector Of rife practice Of the 9TH
Battalion.
He is enthusiastic and determined to rem
der the crew an efficient one. The mrs.
thing Lieut.. CoOkson did was to mask The
gun behind a screen of green shruooerS,
From a distance 1t was hard to reahze III
a gun was located there Inc men hdfe
been assigned their positions and instructed
In the operation of the gums mechanism
and have learned very quickly. Capt. X. D.
Ga yton of Company L, I'd Regiment. VINO
for twelve years past has Deeh conhecttu
with every organization in the brigade nav
been of great service IN giving the he"
gun detachmentS a start
He is familiar with the details OF the
Hotchkiss guns, and took the detachmehts
of the LIST Separate Battalion in hanq yes
terdav afternoon and gave them their hrst
drill with the pieces. These detachments
consist Of ten privates. two corporais anu
two serReants. under the command oI
Lieutenant Sylvester F.. Epps The driiis
of the Calling and Hotchkiss gun detach-
meuts will be in order daily. The GatuhG
guns are of the very latest model supplied
to the United States army. having Ten par-
rels of 30 caliber each. with hrlhs caPae-
ity of 400 shots a minute .
The list Regiments gun detachment IS
commanded by Capt Thomas S. King resi-
mental inspector of rifle practice. he re-
ports that he is entirely satisfied with the
progress that has been made ana 'hat ne
expects his outfit to make an eXcellent rec
ord during the coming maneuVefs idrse.
practice with the Cuttings will be begun
earIv next week on the new rifle range just
con,nIeted on the banks of the Shenandoah
under the direction of Capt. Tomlinson
The staff and company officers OF the AN
Battalion have been devoting a portion VI
their few leisure moments to revolver pray.
tice They have located a short range IN
the rear of camp and there endeavor 20 MT
the center of the bull s-eye. The folio"irs
scores were made. conditions being ten
shots each on the regular standard target
for a distance of ten yards: Major Ste
phan. 30 (out of possible 1901 Lieut.. ROD
erts 81: Lieut.. McAnally 40; Lieut.. Far
row 80; Capt. Hodges. A.: Capt. Walker
80: Lieut. Leeman. 81: Lieut.. Donovan. Us
Lieut.. Farrow has accepted an INVITA- tion
to be a member of team to represent the
Old Guard of Massachusetts In the Veteran
and Inter-club matches at Sea Girt ntxt
month. C. F. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
Mr.. Suffers Condition Improvine

The condition of Superintendent Warner
Stutler of the street cleaning department is
reported today to be somewhat improved
DIR. Branson. who liz attending Mr. Stutler,
said 1t is impossible at this time to say
when Mr.. Stutler will be able to resume his
duties. but he thinks he will steadily inn
prove. 1t Is possible that Mr.. Stutler NAV
be taken to some retired spot on the sea-
shore when his condition will warrant re-
moval.
In view Of Mr.. Suffers present condition.
1t Is believed at the District building It Will
be two or three weeks before the inquiry
into the charges against him win be re-
sumed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
Cacti in the Tropics.


From Modern Mexico.
Mexico offers splendid specimens of the
cactus family in the greatest variety and
abundance The plant is not without It's
uses here, either. The strong and regular
columns of the organ cactus are used for
fences, and when well grown such fences
make a most formidable barrier. Whole
villages are occasionally to be seen with no
other sort of garden walls. The hopal fur
nishes the juicy tuna, or prickly pear. as it
ia known in the United States. When in
their prime many varieties of this fruit are
very sweet and refreshing. They are al
ways very cheap. ana the poorer classes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
The Back Porch Sanitarium.

From EverybOdN Magazine.
Ninety-eigatI per cent Of those who have
tuberculosis of the lungs. if they get well
at all, will have to, do SO at home. But not
"by the fireside." Even In tenement houses
people have made good recoveries, but it
has been by lying under a wide-open WIN
dow all day, long and all night long. by
extra feeding by rest and by good courage
There are wondroas possibilities on back
porches and IN sheltered hooks It isn't
the GOODNESS of thssair nor yet the swelter-
ing heat of the sun that heals. 1t Is the
fresh. pure air In comfort The patient
must not be ANNOYED by cold or heat but
must be dressed so as to be comfortable
and dress indoors where it is warm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06

CHICAGO. August IA special to tho
Tribune from Savannah. Ga. says: State
Senator Foye of Egypt Ca, has been
brought here under arrest by federal ON
GERS on a charge of holding negroes in
bondage.
Foye 10 one Of the weafthiest men In
south Georgia. and Is a democratic leader
He conducts several large turpenttne farms
near Egypt, and federal officers assert that
he Ii holding many negroes rs slaves Tho
negroes are conIaed at night In stOckadeo
and are worked In chains during the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
Newsboys' Day at st. Louis Fair.

ST. LOUIS Mo-, August 6.-The hundreds
of newsboys organizations and the thou
sands OF newspapers over the country are
exhibiting more than ordinary interest in
the ebrauon of newsboys' day, August
IT, at the worlds fair. 1t will mark an
epoch In their development by being the
birthday of a national newsboys associ-
alton. The features of the day will he tha
ceremonies in festival hall and concerts by
newsboys' bands. The ceremonies include
an address Of welcome by President Francis
and response by John f. Gunckel presi-
dent OF the Toledo Newsboys' Association
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
Youthful Murderer demanded to Jail

b HARTFORD, Conn, August 6-Joseph
Watson, the negro youth who yesterday
shot and killed former Police Commissioner
Henry Osborne and later was taken in the
Osborne residence today pleaded guilty to
the charge of murder and was remanded to
Jail. No demonstration was made against
the prisoner today by the crowd which
watched the proceedings. and Watson
seemed utterly Indifferent to his situation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
WAS PRONOUNCED IMMUNE.
Victim Of Mad Dog Bite Dies at Cum
berland.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, August 6-Jere-
miah Leasure, blacksmith and extensive
property owner, died here this morning.
Some months ago he was bitten by a mad
dog at his shop, and while he took treat
ment he showed symptoms of rabies. Dur
ing his last illness his brain was affected
and 1t was necessary to restrain him. He
leaves a widow and one daughter.
Special Dispatch to The Eyrasag Star.
BALTIMORE. Nd. August 6-I.eas-
ure was treated at the Baltimore
Pasteur Institute and NO symntOms de-
vel0ped until the d0g days commenced.
When seen by The star correspondent thiss
afternoon. DR.. N. q. Ketrle. jr, assistant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
simoucheng's Heavy Fighting.

SIMOUCHENG. Manchuria. August e.
There was heavy fighting here for two
days. The Japanese commenced the attack
at dawn on July 30 with long-range rifle
fire on the Russian right. The Russians
wasted no ammunition in replying to this
fire. and the Japanese brought mountain
battery to their support. They then moved
forward in order to see a better range the
infantry racing across the Russian zone of
fire to secure a post nearer to the ridge on
the Russian right. Many fell during the ad-
vance, but the remainder CALAMITY pressed
on and got the cover of the ridge. The bat
terry Followed, gallopfng forward recklessly
as well as the nature of the ground permit
ted. There was no fault to find with their
they concentrated their shell and rife fire
on the Russians. compelling the latter to
fall back $50 yards to better cover.
A battery coming to the support of the
Russians turned the tide of battle and ST.
fenced the japanese guns, four of which
were dismounted. The Japanese then re-
tired from their position. and with the
mafnder of their forces attacked and
pressed other points of the Russian lines,
creeping up through the kiaoln fields to
within 4OO yards Of the Russian trenches.
They lost heavily. The Russians, however
did not suffer except from the extreme heat.
Toward evening the Russians tapped the
Japanese Photograph communication and
FOUND that the Japanese were preparing for
a flank movement. Lieutenant General
Zarsalitch extended his flank companies and
headed off the movement
General Mishtchenko mad lot fight on
the Russian flank. His cavalry attacked
TIE Japanese. infiicting heavy loss and re-
tir.ng safely to its former position.
me battle was resumed holly on the
morning of July 81. The japanese tried to
enveiop the Russian left, but they were met
by division Of brigade posted especially
IN expectation of their movement and were
driven back with loss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Market:
Meeting of Manned Soldiers League.

DIES MONIES, Iowa, August 6-The Rev
T. s. Bailey of Cedar ..apids, vice president
of the Manned Soldiers league. has issued
a call for the semi-annual meeting OF tho
league which will be held August Ill In tho
council hall at Boston
The meeting will be held in connection
with the national encampment of the G.. A
r. The purpose of the league is to secure
certain benefits to armless and legless sol
diers and no others are eligible to MEM
bersl1fp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
Taggart Sees German.

NEW YORK, August 6.-Chairman Tug
CART Of the democratic national committee
called on Senator German early today and
then visited the different buildings which
are under consideration for headquarters
in this city.
Arrangements are about completed for
the assembling of the Parker notification
committee in this city next Tuesday and
the trip to Esopus Wednesday morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06

ATLANTIC CITY. l.. j.. August 6-The
schooner Rebecca Smith. from Rockport,
Me. for Philadelphia, laden with paving
block. which went ashore at Little Egg
Harbor yesterday, has broken up and will
be a total loss. The crew is now trying TO
save what it can by stripping the vessel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
Rev. DR.. Donald Dead at Boston

IPSWICH, Mass, August 6.-Rev E.,
Winchester Donald, u. D., rector of Trim
ity Church. Boston. died here today after a
lingering illness of tuberculosis He had
been unconscious for more than week.
DIR. Donald was fifty-six years old last
Sunday. He leaves a widow. a son and a
daughter. DR.. Donald became rector of
Trinity in 1892, upon the election of the
late Phillips Brooks to be bishop of Massa-
chusetts. Previous to that time for ten
years he had been rector of the Church of
the Assumption, New York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
chief of the Pas,eur department, City Hos

chief Of the Pasteur department, City Hos
pital. said:
''Mr Leasure came to our institute on
September q last year and was discharged
IN October 10 following. am certain that
he died from some other disease. as he was
pronounced immune to rabies when he left
here. I.know Of no case where symptoms
have developed after the lapse OF year
following the treatment. We have heen
very successful, and in six hundred cases
OF the Pasteur treatment. only one patient
has died. am sure the patient had
chronic brfghts disease before ard after
taking the treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
Syrian Held for Murder.

E HAMILTON. Ohio. August 6-Sheriff
Brannon was notified today of the arrest
at Fort Wayne of Ali Salminthe, Syrian,
who Is accused of killing here Mahmud
Hamzy. fellow countryman for an in
jury done in Syria twelve years ago. The
authorities have sent for requisition PAPERS