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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-06
Return of Mr.. Bristow

Mi Bristow, the fourth assistant post
master general. has returned from a visit
or Il month TO the woods of northern
Maine where he tished and camped. Dur
ing MS stay in the forest Mr. Bristow
was fortunate to catch some specially fine
specimens of the trout family. but. as is
est were those that got away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-06
MAN FOUND DEAD.
Charles Crow Dies From Inhaling Il
Eliminating Gas.

Charles Crow, about thirty-eight years
of age. who occupied a room in boarding
house at GIL 4th street northwest, was
found dead in the bed in his room at go
o'clock this afternoon. Death was caused
by illuminating gas. which was pouring
into the room at a full head.
Crow went home late last night and went
a. once to his room. and after removing his
coat. lay down the bed. The people
With whom he had his room said they knew
nothing of his life or business affairs. He
is said to have been a printer. The coroner
was notified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-06
Edward WALLACE Still at Large.

Edward, alias Turk" Wallace, who sho:
three persons in Reeves court northwest
yesterday afternoon, has not yet been ar
rested, and it is thought that he has left
the city. The condition of the Williams
woman and Contee who were taken to the
hospital was reported to be favorable To-
day and no serious results are anticipated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-06
Acting Chief of Navigation.

Capt. John E. Pillsbury, assistant chief
OF the bureau of navigation, was at his
desk at the Navy Department this morn
ing after an absence of a month, most of
which he spent in the south of England.
In the absence of Rear Admiral Converse.
Captain Pillsbury is acting chief of the
bureau of navigation and held an early
conference with the Secretary this morn
was disposed of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-06
Petitions for Maintenance.

Lucy Eva Bernsdorff today filed in the
District Supreme Court petition for main
terance against Gilmore Embrew Berns-
dorf. The couple were married January
g. 1902, and have one child. The petitioner
asks that the defendant be restrained from
visiting or molesting her. and that he be
requested to support her and the child.
Attorney ], HI. Adriaans represents the
complainant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-06
OLYMPIC Swimming Races.

ST. LOUIS, September 6. - The olympic
swimming championship races were con-
tinued today, and because of the we'll
known champions from various parts OF the
world participating, the attendance was
large. Three events were decided-a fifty
yard swim, 22O-yard swim, and swimming
on back 200 yards
There were also a number Of handicap
and minor contests on the program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-06
Mrs. Foster Opens HEADQUARTERS

MIS- j. Ellen Foster president of the Wo-
mems National Republican Association. has
opened headquarters at Denver Col The
republican woman leaders of the state are
busy preparing for an active campaisn A
largely attended reception was given to
Mrs; Foster by the republican women last
Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-06
Gave Bonds for Appearance.

Otto Voigt of 1898 Brightwood avenue was
named as defendant in the United States
branch of the Police Court today on
charge of assaulting Andrew Burch of 400
III street northeast. Burch was unable to
appear in court, and hearing of the case
was postponed until a later date. Voigt
giving 500 bonds for his appearance when
wanted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-06
THE DIANA TO DISARM.
Japan Formally Notified by the French
Minister.

TOKYO September 6-The French minis
ter today 1e1mally notified the Japanese
government that the Russian cruiser Diana
will disarm at Saigon, French 1ndo-China,
where she sought refuge August 20 after
taking part in the battle of August 10 off
Port Arthur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-06
Extradition With Cuba.

Minister Squires at Havana has reported
that the Cuban senate has ratified the ey-
tradition treaty recently negotiated with
this country.
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visitors through the bureaus and explain
all features of geographic interest.
At Naval Observatory.


At DAD o'clock Thursday night the dele
gates and members of the congress Will
board special trolley cars at the Ebbitt
House for trip to the United States naval
observatory, where a reception will be tend
cred bv the SUPERINTENDENT of the observa-
tory, Admiral c. NJ Chester, and his staff.
Admiral Chester is a delegate to the con-
gress from the Navy Department and also
from the National Geographic Society. the
Marine Band will be in attendance. This
reception will conclude with one of the most
interesting features arranged in this coun-
try in connection with the congress. tx
actly at midnight the observatory VIII send
out an interna tional time signal, reaching
practically every civilized country. Follow
ing ,de transmission of the signal there
will be an international exchange of greet
ingS President Roosevelt, at oyster Bay.
has been invited to join in this feature OF
the evening by the connection of a loop to
his home at Sycamore Hill. 1t is fully ex-
pected he will do SO and that he will take
part in the exchange of greetings
All of the Geographic work Will be
done I'm the presence of the congress ana
1t will be the first time any such event has
occurred during the history of the organ
liza ton.
Friday morning at 10 o'clock there will
be a general session of the congress at the
George Washington University. At this
time special attention will be given to the
government surveys and map making or
the various countries. Friday afternoon at
. o'clock Saturday morning at 10 o CLOCK
and Saturday afternoon at o'clock there
will he sectional meetings in the various
class rooms OF the university.
The Several Sections
Five sections are to be in session here,
namely "Physography of the Land, 'Gia-
ciers and Volcanoes" ''Meteorology and
Terrestrial Magnetism photography
and ''Geodesy The various rooms OF the
universities where the sections will meet
have been equipped for the display of Ian
tern slides. of which there Will be large
number used in connection with the read
ing OF the various papers.
Mrs. Gardiner Greene Hubbard VIII re
ceive the congress Friday afternoon at D
clock at tea TO he given at her country
home Twin Oaks" Mrs Hubbard Will be
assisted by a number of ladies. Friday
evening at s O'Clock in the main lecture
room of George Washington University MI.
Charles NJ. Pepper will lecture before the
congress on the Bolivian Andes Command
er and Mrs. Peary will tender the members
a reception Saturday evening at O'Clock
at the New Willard Hotel.
Sunday will be devoted to trip down
t.a Potomac, and Sunday night the dele
gates will leave for Philadelphia. From
there they go to New York. Niagara Fails.
Chicago St Louis, the Grand Canyon and
Mexico returning to Washington about DC
tober H. when reception will be given IN
their honor at the White House.
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Died on Ocean Steamer.

NEW YORK, September 6.--Mrs. Ger
trude Schmidt Of Adrian. Mich. a second
cabin passenger on the steamer KONG Al
bert, died soon after the steamer left Brem-
en-. The body was landed at Cherbourg 10.
iEterment. Mrs. Schmidt's death was RE-.
ported when the Konig Albert arrived he.c
today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-06
The Puritan Off for a Cruise.

Word was received a the Navy Depart
ment this morning that the big monitor
Puritan. which has been turned over to
the naval battalion of the District National
Guard. left Philadelphia this morning for a
cruise
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timothy. 1900; No. 1 clover

ceipts, TIA Bushels.
HAY-Steady; No. timothy. 1900; No. I clover
mixed. IL. 5Oa13.0O
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Quiet: steam to Liverpool
per bushel. ID September: Cork for orders. per
quarter, %. September.
BUTTER-Steady; fancy imitation ITa1S: fancy
fia12
EGGS-Firm. 20.
CHEESE.Steady: large. sa.as: medium. 9Ha9ls;
5.45. ''
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King Edward confers Honors.

LONDON, September 6.-The Gazette this
evening announced that King Edward mad
conferred the chain of the royal Victorian
Order on Emperor Nicholas and Emperor
Francis Joseph
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Races at Sheepshead.

SHEEPSHEAD BAY. September g.
First race: One mile. Dick Bernard. IA to
5 and even, first: Brooklynite, to 5.
place, second; Letola. third. Time. 1.39.
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New York Stock Market.

Furnished by W. B. Hibbs &, Co., bankers
and brokers, 1419 F St, members New York
stock exchange, Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board Of trade.
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Today's Government Receipts

National bank notes received today for
redemption. s326. $50. government receipts
from internal revenue 81. 391, 1875; customs.
Sll24 3i; miscellaneous, S10s356; expend-
itures. 81. 500 COO
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-24

or formerly a Democrat. The fact is
established that he is a natural born
native son and a native son by profess
sion. In Mission Parlor he was known
as a constant talker. In Rincon Par
Tor, where he went after leaving Mis-
sion, he is known as an incessant
talker. He was in the Union Labor
party two years ago and is in the DEM
ocratic party now. He has only one
more party to join in order to make the
grand rounds. When it comes to- MAX
ing quorum he is the peer of any
statesman in the land, but it is said
that he spells quorum with K.
KEANE is INDORSED.
The South Side Republican Club,
Thirtieth Assembly District, has or
gained by the election of Louis
Berger president and Robert S. Nc
Cam secretary. On Saturday evening
meeting composed of seventy MEM
bers adopted the following resolution
introduced by James I. McManus:
Believing in the perpetuity of our Govern
ment, and having the welfare of our party 8
interests at heart, we do hereby heartily in
dorse the present administration, and wishing
the same to continue will every effort for
the success and election of Roosevelt and Fair
banks, and II is hereby further
RESOLVED, That in George B. Keane. our
nominee for Senatorial bonors in the Twenty
third Senatorial District we have the right
man in the right place. worthy representative
OF the party's interest, and true friend TO
labor. and who has their Endorsement as well
as ours. for the position he seeks, and which
we feel assured he will again.
We further resolve that we use our every eff
fort for his success from this time forward
until the day OF election.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-24
WORK
OF REPUBLICANS
Weeks Republican Meetings in San Francisco

District Occidental Hail.
indha nomine for
legislative candidates.
visader A. f. l. O!
Assemblyman and Charles Shortridge
g. ninth District Pioneer Hail.
Market-Juius Kahn f. A Markey
for j. Cullen, nominee Assembly
Assembly
ohm S.
Theater-Julus Kahn Il. A. Thomas B.
A.
w.
Wednesday, November Forfft District Washington Square
Kah S. or
Stroll to
fol md
be
Friday,
nominee A. Meow
al, Assembly,
A. Hayes, E. Atkinson nominee Assembly,
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HEATERS FUMES
PROVE FATAL
Young Man, Newly Married.
Loses His Life and His
Bride Is Seriously I'LL
OVERCOME IN BATHROOM
Couple Had Just Returned
From Their Honeymoon
and Begun Housekeeping
Special Dispatch to The can.

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 23.-Fumes
from an instantaneous heater in the
bathroom OF his residence caused the
death last night of Louis Foltz, a
young business man. His bride of
three months. who was in the bedroom
adjoining, was also overcome and is in
a precarious condition. Only three
days ago had they returned rom their
wedding tour and commenced house
keeping in their new cottage.
While Foltz was taking his bath, his
wife sat in a chair reading and drop
ped of to sleep. When she awoke she
found her husbands lifeless body lying
at her feet. She screamed and i'm
mediately lapsed again into uncon-
sciousness.
The. husband had apparently been
overcome in the bathroom and had
succeeded in escaping to the adjoining
room, losing consciousness as he reach
ed his wifes side. The gas had also
penetrated the room where his wife sat
and attacked her while she slept.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-24
ARMY OFFICER COVERS
HIMSELF WITH DISGRACE
Police Search for Captain George w.
Kirkman, Who Has Disappeared
From Fort NiObrara.

NEW YORK. Oct. 2s.-Military au-
thorities and police are searching for
Captain George w. Kirkman, U. S. A,
in command Of Company /, Twenty
fifth Infantry. stationed at Fort Mo
brara, Neb. He is charged by jew
elers of offering a check in payment
for a purchase of jewelry amounting
10 about $4,000, which was returned
from a bank in Minneapolis marked
mo funds"
Major General Grant, in charge of
headquarters of the Department of
the East to-day received word from
Washington that il was believed Kirk
man was in New York living under an
assumed name. He has been absent
from Fort Niobrara several weeks
without leave and the rumor also
reached Washington that he had part
ly wrecked a hotel in this city, doing
$500 worth Of damage, for which he
had been arrested and was yet in pris-
on awaiting trial. Kirkman was once
dismissed from the army. but reinstat-
ed. Friends believe he is mentally de-
ranged.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-24
SARAH BARSTOW,
NOBLE WOMAN.
Is NO MORE

OAKLAND, Oct. a2-Mrs. Sarah
Snow Barstow, wife OF former
Mayor Arson Barstow. died last
night at her residence, 1856 Frank
lin street, after long illness She had
passed her seventy eighth birthday
when the summons came. and laid
down her task as the close OF an Illness
of nearly two years duration.
Mrs. Barstow's maiden name was
Sarah Snow, and she was descended
from stock prominent in Colonial his
tory. She was born at Barnard. VT.
August IL, 1926. and married to Mr..
Barstow, in the town OF her nativity.
May II, 1850. by the Rev. Mr.. Aspin-
wall.
With her husband she soon removed
to New Hampshire, remaining there
ten years, came to California In 1867
and to Oakland in 1871. where, few
months ago, she celebrated her golden
wedding anniversary.
Early in life Mrs. Barstow devoted
her talents to the work OF the church
She was an organizer OF the First
Presbyterian church Of this city, and
a participant in its early struggles
when it occupied a little frame build
ing among the oaks at what Is now
the corner Of Thirteenth street and
Broadway. She was an organizer OF
the Woman's Exchange, Of the Young
Womans Christian Association and
for years it's treasurer. and was the
prime mover for the formation OF the
Pastors Aid Society Her life abounded
in good works, and her sweet voice was
heard for years in the choir OF the
church In which her lot was cast.
Mrs. Barstow belonged to none Of
the womens clubs. but found her rec
reation in works Of philanthropy and
the culture Of flowers.
Funeral services will be held at the
Barstow residence at D. m Tuesday.
The interment will be private
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-24
CROWD GREETs DEBs.
Socialist Leader Makes Appeal to the
Middle Glass.

Socialist Leader Makes Appeal to the
Middle Glass.
NEW YORK. Oct. 23.-Eugene ".
Debs, the Presidential candidate Of
the Socialist party, addressed a meet
ing held here to-day in the Academy
of Music to ratify his nomination The
hall was crowded and Debs was given
an enthusiastic reception. During his
speech countless red flags were waved
by his hearers. He said that the eco
nomic freedom of the laboring class
hinges upon the showing which the
Socialists may make in the coming
election and declared that the enmity
between the leisure class and the Ia
boring class is increasing. Ho con-
tinued:
The So called middle class will cease to ex-
list soon the laboring class hnds out that
it has had enough of capitalism You need a
few more mllionaires and tramps, the one
enslayed by superabundance OF food, with lack
Of DIGESTION; the other cursed with abundance
of digestion, but lack of food. The capitalist
is bound to attack the so-calied middle class
and when he gets through with you. gentle
men OF the middle classes. you viii be ready
come to shake off the two platforms Of the
same party which are in the field for election.
The nominee of one of these platforms was the
choice OF ]. Z. Morgan, the nominee OF the
other the choice of John ID. Rockefeller. You
have candidate. you of the middle class
Then you will come to US. We Will in turn
expatriate them.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-24
WEARIES OF BRYANISM.
One of the Populist Party's Founders
Becomes Republican.


OMAHA, Nebr., Oct. 23.-Henry
Huckins, one of the founders of the
Populist party, has become a Repub-
lican editor. For many years Huckins
has published the Nebraska Blizzard,
whose name indicates the style of its
politics. He has now purchased the
Lincoln Herald, which he will COM
bine with the Blizzard and continue
the publication as a Republican organ.
Announcing the change, Huckins says:
/ want to add my little mite to the better
ment of humanity, and / believe 1t can best
be done by joining forces with the party that
has some organization and unity of action
that has the power, intelligence, and willing
ness to accomplish something and to do that
which the people demand. There great
reforms TO be accomplished and for the
mainder OF my four score years / am going
to cast my lot with the party that can accom-
plish something, trusting to the ultimate tri-
umph OF right.
1 have long since become weary of Bryan
ism. was one Of the founders OF the Popu-
list party, when that organization meant
something, but when it captured by
scheming and unprincpled place hunters
whose energies devolved entirely to scrar-
bic for loaves and fishes and scrap over the
division Of sDoils, like thousands Of others
became disguised and have since been "a man
without party.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-24
HUGS A PRETTY TEACHER
AND LOSES HIS JOB

Nebraska Principal Severely Punished
for Embracing Beautiful but I'm
willing School Marin.
OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 23.-Because he
cuddled and kissed a pretty teacher
against her will, George r. Macdon-
aid, principal of the Firth, Neb.,
schools, has been dismissed in dis
grace by the Firth Board of Educa-
ton. Principal Macdonald visited the
schoolroom presided over by Miss
Grace Champion just as the school
children were leaving for home at the
close of the days exercises. He lott
cred a few moments and then threw
his arms about the teacher, kissing
her several times as she struggled to
get away from him.
Tell Of this and I'll see that you
are not only dismissed but will use
my influence with superintendent
Bowman to have your teachers certi-
flcate revoked" threatened Macdon-
aid.
Miss Champion is the prettiest girl
in Firth. She is but Is years old.
Friends persuaded her to file charges
with the board.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-24
DEMoCRAcY's CLAIMS.
National Committee Names the States
1t Hopes to Win.

1t Hopes to Win.
NEW YORK, Oct ga statement
was given out to-day by the Demo-
cratic National Committee after a con-
sultation between Thomas Taggart,
chairman; William F. Sheehan. chair
man of the executive committee, and
Delaney Nlchol, vice chairman of the
East. 1t says:
Our efforts during the past three months
have been directed to the task Of organizing
erto considered doubtful. by reason OF former
dissensions. That work is finished and
it is possible for the first time TO reach a con-
clusion, based upon systematic canvass,
which can never be satisfactorily made until
after organization Is completed and the cam
pagn has we'll progressed.
In every State and in all sections Democrats
have buried their differences and working
tremendously and enthusiastically for the
ticket Our canvass shows that scarcely any
where is there trace OF the dissensions which
for the past eight years have unhappily d.
vided the party. In the States of New York.
New Jersey Connecticut, Indiana, Maryland,
Delaware and West Virginia and many OF the
Western States our organization is now more
complete and effective than before in the
srnor who stand for the verv hthest tvpe OF
citizenship and represent popular local Demo-
cratic issues in all the doubtful States are
greatly aiding the national ticket by their en-
ergetic campaign.
Our canvass shows that we shall certainly
carry by good majorities the States of New
Delaware. west Virginia and indiana a ana
that, in addition to these electoral votes we
shall have the majority, II not all, of the
electoral votes Of the Rocky Mountain States
the outcome in Wisconsin. Illinois must also
be classed in the doubtful column, for al
feet it is sufficiently advanced to Indicate an
unmistakable Republican detection
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-24
PRISON DOORS
OPEN FOR Her
Delilah Fails, Who Figured
in Sensational Murder
Case, Granted a Parole
SOON TO BE MARRIED
To Become Wife of Man Who
Assisted Her to Kill His
Father in State of Iowa
Special Dispatch to tn. Call


DIES MONIES. Iowa, Oct. 2S.-At the
age Of n pretty Delilah Fails, whose
picture was published in all the metro
politan papers seven years ago, ana
about whose murder Of Jerome Kern
column after column was printed, has
walked forth from Anamosa prison
free woman. Her original sentence was
for twenty years.
Her gweetheart and self-confessed
accomplish, VIII Kern, son Of the muir
dered man, will be released next March
by expiration Of sentence, and they
viii be married at once. Governor
Cammins has at last yielded to an al
most universal demand in granting the
parole The crime was most extraor-
binary and the length of the sentence
vas generally disapproved at the time,
owing TO the feeling that the deed was
justified.
According to the confession Of Delilah
Fails, which is substantiated, the elder
Kern deceived her when she was girl
Of Is, in the employ Of Mrs. Kern. She
had numerous suitors, owing to her
beauty, and twice became engaged,
only to have Kern tell her f1ance her
story and thus break the engagement
Then Kern's son fell in love with her.
and when to him was related the tale
the girl confessed the truth, and they
jointly plotted the murder. The boy
furnished the revolver, and she shot
Kern to death, mutilating his body.
She confessed in order to protect Kern
Jr., who was about to be convicted Of
the crime.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-24
AssAILs THE PRESIDENT.
Williams College Professor INDUCES
In Political Mud-Throwing.

BOSTON, Oct. 2S.-Professor Henry
LOOMS Nelson of williams College at
tackled President Roosevelt at the
banquet last night OF the Massachu-
sets Reform Club. Roosevelt has a
lawless mind" declared Professor
Nelson, and he continued as follows:
Roosevelt should not be President, because
he is hostile to American institutions. The
President is controlled by an oligarchy known
as the Senate / do not mean to say Roose-
welt would violate a law knowingly, but he
has no consciousness of what constitutes the
sovereignty OF the people. His habit Of mind,
his point Of view and his method OF thought
cieR