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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-08
JAS. M. WOOD NAMED.
Receives Appointment in Street Clean
ing Department.

Commissioner West this afternoon an
hounced the appointment of Mr.. James NJ
Wood as an inspector in the District street
cleaning department, a $500 a year. a
vacancy caused by promotions in that de-
partment as result of the resignation of
William e Dubant, which was announced
III The Star yesterday afternoon. AS a
result Of Dubant's resignation Inspector c.
O. Rockwell has been promoted from $500
TO Si,10o year. Inspector +, E. Barnes.
at his own request. has been transferred
from inspector on machine sweeping. night
work, at $1,000 a year. to inspector on al
leys. day work, at 81, 100 year, and In
Spector w. h. Owens. inspector on alleys
at SLIGO. has been given the position for
merly held by Inspector Barnes at 81 200
Il year.
MIR. Wood the newly appointed INSPECTOR
is lifelong resident of the District and
from July. 1884, until February. 1891, was
an accountant in the Office of the auditor
for the War department, when he volun-
tdrily resigned to go into private business
lie is resident of Northeast Washington
and has been Instrumental in the orga MIA
ton OF various citizens associat ions and
has also conducted a newspaper in the in
terest Of East and Northeast Washington
Mr. Wood was prominent in promoting
the development of northeaS; Washington
and especially did great deal of work in
the extension of Rhode Island avenue and
pointment was asked by w. NICK. Clayton
president of the Brightwcod Park Citizens
Association; James +. Scaggs. president of
the South Washington Citizens Associa-
ton; Allen W. Male V, president of the
ker;lworth Citizens Association: H. A.
Buscher, president of the East Washington
Heights Citizens Associa tton Evan I'll
Tucker, president of the Northeast Wash
ington- Citizens Association; William H
Ernest. president of the East End Suburban
Citizens Association; &. &. Lancaster pres
icent of the Northwest Suburban Citizens
Association; Robert +. Bradbury president
of the Twining City Citizens Association,
and A. Guide, president OF the Anacostia
Citizens Associa ton.
In addition to these Endorsements Mr.
Wood was recommended by quite a number
of weil-known citizens. including Clarence
+. Norment. president OF the Central Ma
tional Bank; William +. Guide ex-president
of the Busiress Mems Associations: John III.
Rupert. president OF the Riggs Market
Company; Frank Hume and many others
The appointment of Mr.. Wood is consid-
cred as an evidence OF the Commissioners rs
regard for the citizens associations of the
District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-08
ENTIRELY VOLUNTARY.
Mr.. Dubant's Retirement From District
Service.

officials at the District building state that
the resignation of Mr.. William b. Dubant.
inspector of alley cleaning, an account of
which was published, in yesterdays Star,
was an entirely voluntary affair on Mr.. Du-
bants part. Speaking to Star reporter
today Mr.. Dubant said that his resignation
was rendered without request and that he
left the District service with a perfectly
amicable understanding between himself
and the Commissioners.
He had just returned from his vacation.
he said, and had received the order from
Mr.. Stutler, over which there was dis
ptfte, and while this specific matter might
very readily have been adjusted he saw
that it would be impossible. under the
conditions existing between himself and
the superintendent of the street cleaning
department, fol. him to carry out Mr.. Slut
ler's orders without constant friction and
annoyance to the Commissioners. and he
therefore decided it would be best for him
to tender his resignation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-08
Fire Risks in Contested Centers.

Capt. Chester Harding. assistant to Col.
Riddle, Engineer Commissioner. left Wash
ington last night for Bridgeport. Conn.
where he will meet with the committee
from the various cities for the inspection of
fire risks in congested commercial centers
which inspection is being conducted under
the auspices of the National Association of
Fire Underwriters.
Capt. Harding will spend day in Bridge
port with the inspecting committee, and
Architects Cope and Stewardson relative to
matters connected with the proposed new
municipal building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-08
MILITIAMAN IN CUSTODY.
Veteran of Manassas Maneuvers Sent
to the ASYLUM

Sanitary Officer Frank this afternoon
directed that Frank Hildebrand, militia
man. from Orangeburg, s. c., be sent to
st. Elizabeth's Asylum. Hildebrand, who
had been attending the military maneuvers
at Manassas, Va, arrived here last night in
freight car. His queer actions excited the
suspicious of the trainmen, and they mott
fed the police of the fourth precinct.
Three policemen visited the freight yard
at the corner of 18th street and Maryland
avenue, where they had considerable diff
Guilty in taking the soldier into custody He
was escorted to the first precinct, where 1t
required the assistance of three additional
policemen to place him in cell. He was
examined this afternoon by the board OF
police surgeons. 1t was found that he was
in need of treatment because of his mental
condition and recommendation was made
to place him under restraint. His relatives
and the authorities of Orangeburg have
been notified of the action taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-08
JUDGE PARKER's COURSE.
Democratic Circles Specializing as to
Their Candidates Future Attitude.

The one absorbing subject of interest IN
dc mocratic circles today is in relation to
the course that is to be taken by Judge
Parker Democrats are waiting to know
whether he is to take the advice so earn
estly given by Mr.. Pulitzer. to the effect
that the role OF leader of a political party
must be different from that of a Judge
that the one demands aggressive battling
for principles while the other may be well
filled with cautious elaboration.
While Mr.. Pulitzer has urged the candi-
date he is supporting to take leadership
upon himself, MT. Watterson, In his adj.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-08
TAKES PART IN CAMPAIGN.
Private Dalzell to Organize Old Boys
Clubs In West Virginia.

Private Dalzell will leave tonight for
Parkersburg. w. Va. under the direction
OF the national republican committee, to
organize 'Old Boys Clubs" composed of
men who supported Fremont or Lincoln
and all old soldiers of the Union besides.
all of whom are pledged to support Roose-
Welt and Fairbanks.
The Private has been on the stump for
the republicans every year since the or
ganiZation of the party. and Is one of the
'tOld Boys himself, and soldier besides.
Much Is expected of these clubs now to be
orga nized simultaneously in every state as
auxiliaries to the Roosevelt campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-08
the question now pending until severa
days have elapsed.
Work Officially Inspected.

Chief Engineer Carothers of the Balu-
more and Ohio railroad and Mr.. D. H.
Burnham, architect Of the new union rail-
road station together with Col. John Bid
die, Engineer Commissioner, made an in
spection late yesterday evening Of the rail-
road terminal work. Various features of
this Immense project were discussed, and
plans were reviewed. but no information
was given out by any of the parties relative
to particular features of the work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-08
WHY SUIT WAS BROUGHT.
Lower Court Allowed Fees and Was
Later Reversed.

In reference to the suit at law filed yes
terday by the Fidelity and Deposit Com
pany of Maryland against Edwin Forrest
and Joseph Shillington on a bond Tor
81 1851. 50. Mr.. Shilhngton explained To-Day
to a Star representative that the suit was
to recover money allowed to administrators
as commission by an order of the Probate
Court.
The late Justice Bradley, 1t was stated,
lowed $1,000 commission to the admins
traitors Of the Northcutt estate. but ON an
appeal to the Court of Appeals the order of
thePr0bate Court was reversed, the ap-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-08
Aeronaut Killed.

CHICAGO. September ga dispatch to
the Tribune from Tuscola, Ill, says: Jo-
seph Elsie, an aeronaus. was killed while
making balloon ascension and parachute
leap at the Douglass county fair. While
descending his parachute was caught in the
breaking his neck. His home was In Louis
Vile KY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-08

pellate court holding that the administra-
tors commission could not stand as against
creditors of the estate
The creditors thereupon sued the surety
company and recovered the amount ex-
pended by the administrators commits
sion to themselves. under Justice Brad
ley's order, and 1t is to reimburse Itself
the surety company filed its suit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-08
Inspection of Bitulithic Paving.

In connection with the question which
has recently arisen over the proposed
awarding of contract by the District for
bitulithic pavement, Commissioner West
stated today that within few days Col.
BIddle and himself will make a trip to Har-
risburg, Pa, for the purpose of inspecting
the bitulithic pavement in that city. in
consequence of this proposed inspection the
Commissioners will not definitely decide
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-08
Suddenly Expires.

Henry Peterson, twenty-eight years of
age, colored resident of Springman's
court southwest, who has been complaining
of indisposition for the last few weeks,
died suddenly this morning. AS there had
been no physician in attendance during his
Illness the coroner was called on to Issue
the necessary permit for burial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-08
Woman Injured by a Fall.

While descending the steps In the Balti-
more and Ohio depot about 10 o'clock this
morning Mrs. Martha Lanham of Ciarks-
burg, w. Va. slipped and fell, spraining
her right ankle physician was called
In and after trea ting the injury Mr.. Lam
ham was able to take the 1896 o'clock
train for her home town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-08
Moses Annual Sept. Furniture Sale
and clearance of Carpets and Rugs. 18th G F.
Advertisement.
Rib Broken.

jeremiah Catlin. fifty-two years of age,
residing at 1914 Corcoran street northwest.
fell from ladder at the bureau of en-
craving and printing about IL o'clock this
morning and broke one rib He was taken
to the Emergency Hospital, where he was
given surgical attention by DIR. White.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-08
-Four Sawed Way Out Of Jail.

CHICAGO, September ga dispatch to
the Tribune from Sheboygan. Wis, says:
Four prisoners, one a fOrger and three
burglars, have sawed their way out of the
Sheboygan county jail here. while the
sheriff was playing with his twin babies In
an adjoining Office. All are supposed to
have escaped from the city on a freight
train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-08
Sentence for Assault.

John Day. charged with an assault with
a dangerous weapon. today entered a plea
of guilty and was sentenced by Justice
Anderson to ten months Imprisonment In
the District Jail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-08
HILL is NOMlN ATED
RETIREMENT OF WELLS FROM
THE CONTEST SETTLES CONTEST.
Convention of the Fifth Maryland Con-
gressional District Democrats
in Baltimore Today.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE, Md. September S.-Dr.
Richard S Hill of Prince Georges county,
Md. was nominated for Congress at the
convention of the fifth Maryland congress
sional district in Baltimore today.
The convention was held at Cross Street
Hall. South Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-08

Fairbanks at Hartford Tonight.
HARTFORD, Conn, September S-Sen-
ator Charles w. Fairbanks, the republican
candidate for Vice President. will open the
republican campaign In this city tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-08
Remnants Chi1dren's Apparel.

Dresses with extra wide skirts: deep hem;
OF tucs embroidery insertion neck and
finished with hemstched embroidery rufe Be
they're soiled from handlingreduced from $l9S
styles Chdrens Coats, made of fine ladies' cloth and
cheviot in blue red or TAM sailor collars trimmed IN
with Arabian collar. All have full sleeves
and turn-back cuffs. Reduced from s. and $55O to
Second Floor.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-06-07

ence very much with her Norwegian
songs, Miss Johansen mi ght have put
a little more action into her part. Mr..
Straaberg and Mr. Lind showed real
talent In their roles. aud the rest Of the
cast was very well sustained The au-
dlence showed It's appreciation by re-
peated bursts Of applause.
The second play was a Swedish
operetta, 'DalbOndcns Dotter' the
Daughter Of the Farmer In Dalcarlla
The scene in this piece ~ laid on the
border between Sweden and Norway,
where people OF the two natlonalities
minge together In business and IN So
cial affairs, hardly ever thinking
of the existence OF border line.
The leading part was sung by Miss
Emily Larson, whose sweet voice and
soulful Interpretation have attracted
attention on former OCCASIONS In Salt
Lakes musical circles. The sweet singer
endeared herself still more TO the audi
ence last evening which was manifest
ed In the applause that hailed her
various melodies other important
roles were taken by Mr. Olof Nilsson,
Miss Sigrld Soderberg Mr. Nils Sober
berg, Mr., Charles Forsberg Mrs. Ma
thllda Chrtty, and j. Il. krantz. Mr.
Nils Soderberg was very successful I'm
his role OF a conceted student who
went out into the country TO 'astonish
the natives" but utterly failed Besides
these leading parts there was a chorus
Of over fifty voices The members
gave evidence OF careful training, and
there were many excellent voices The
picturesque costumes were faithful cop
leg Of Swedish and Norwegian country
styles, which may stu be seen. to the
delight Of tourists I'm out-Of-th e-Way
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-06-07
COLORADO DEMOCRATS.
Probability is That Delegation
VIII Not he Instructed.

Pueblo. colo, June THE state DEM
ocratic convention to select 10 delegates
to the national convention at st. Louis
met here at 10 o'clock this afternoon.
In all probability the delegation win go
uninstructed. but considerable Hearst
sympathy is manifested and fight may
develop. A resolution commencing
Hearst win probably be adopted.
Milton Smith of Denver, will be per
manent chairman and Charles Hughes
of Denver win be temporary chairman,
while the delegates agreed upon last
night are former Gov. Charles S.
Thomas, Charles j Hughes, Jr.; Sona-
tor H. NJ. Teller. n. II. Insley state
Senator Charles b. Ward former Gov
ANa Adams, Judge ]. II. Worthless
Judge William =. Seeds George West
aud j. H. Robson or Judge Theron Ste
Yens
The platform probably will deal large
~ with state issues. resolution was
adopted In caucus last night, strongly
denounong the orgre at Cripple Creek
yesterday
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her where they win appear az the
worlds fair as a model deaf and dumb
class. other features OF the program
blind girl, Rotations by Rulon
Thompson and Louie FeYy both dumb
writing and reading Braile by four
blind pupils. Nearer MY God TO Thee
IA sign language by Lizzie, Maggie
and Mary" a lesson IN history by sew
erai seventh grade students; a lesson
in clvics by pupils Of the ninth grade
and an excellent violin quartet by
Murray Alien Fitzgerald Nobeker
james lllggluson and Thomas Bid
dulph which elected hearty applause,
One Of the best exercises Of the morn
Ing was that given by Rufus Briggs, "a
deaf and dumb lad from Cache june
ton, who spoke almost as distinctly
as m ne We're not afflicted
After the program had concluded the
many visitors present inspected the
school and the handiwork Of the stu
dents
ARRESTED FOR FORGERY.
Mike swan was arrested last night
By the police on the charge OF forgery,
At FIRST he Indignantly denied the Inn
parchment, but later broke down and
confessed. Swan was having a grea
time in Ogden by the simple process
Of forging pay checks OF the Utah Con-
struction company and cashing the
same to connding saloonkeepers and
tradesmen. He had but $37 on him
when gathered In by the officers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-06-07
LIBRARY MATTERS.
Increase in New Volumes and in Mem.
bership-About Finances.

AZ the meeting Of the board Of direc-
tors Of the free public library held this
afternoon in the library rooms at the city
and county building, the report OF tho IL
brurian for the month OF May was sub
mltted. The report shows that there were
$3.50 volumes in tho library at the close
OF the month as against &,22s on the first
Of May There we're i26 volumes Access
stoned during the month. but the annual
Inventory, which has Just been completed.
disclosed tho fact that ZOE volumes are
missing and unaccounted for 10 volumes
lost 81 volumes discarded by tho board
ana volumes destroyed By the health
department thus making decrease IN
the total number OF volumes In the library
during the month.
The total membership az the close Of
the month was l2.bSS a gain OF 25 for the
month There were ana books loaned Tor
home use, an average Of 90 per day. and
2aN loaned In the reading rooms. an aver
age Of l3 per day. The average number
o. visitors per day was estimated al
COO. The total receipts FOR the month
amounted 20 $3.50 of which amount A2T3
was for fines. and the remainder for lost
and destroyed books The annual report
Of the librarian viii also be submitted M
the meeting this Afternoon at clock,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-06-07
DELEGATES ELECTED.
CHARMING OPERETTA.
Little Tots of the Eleventh Ward Gain
Fresh Laurels

A score or more OF little tots COW
cred themselves with glory last even.
ing In the Twentieth ward, whore tho
charming operetta, "Babes In the
Woods" was given by the Eleventh
ward primary children in honor Of tho
officers Of all primaries In the city.
The playet Is an old one, but sci /.
dom has It been revived with greater
success than it enjoys at present, The
credit is due Nellie p. Whitney, Lulu
Ponrose and Louie Felt for last nights
tine entertainment President Smith
was In attendance and was delighted
He remarked that II had been many n
day since he had been as greatly
pleased as by the doings OF the tots I'm
the operetta, The audience was large
enough TO M tho assembly room.
Babes IN the Woods will be repeat
ed next Thursday evening In the Elev !
onth ward, where It was originally pro-
duced,
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THE DUMB SPEAK.
Splendid Exercises at the State Inst.
tuition at Ogden Today,
lspecial TO the oNewa.u W


Ogden, June THE closing exor-
cises Of the state School for the Deaf
and Blind commenced at 10 o'clock this
morning before "a large and apprcciative
audience which assembled In the large
hall at the institution, The hall was
tastemlly decorated with cut flowers,
potted plants and evergreens, The
program submitted by the pupils was
distinctly edlfying and many were the
expressions Of appreciation regarding
the marvellous work done, Pupils, who
some months ago, were absolutely
dumb, gave Rotations, deaf students
carried ON conversation by merely
reading the lips OF the speaker. and
blind boys and girls played Instruments
with feeling and intelligence.
The features OF the program were:
Prayer by +. W. Chambers, violin
solo, Thomas Blddulch: speech demon
stratlon by Misses Krause and Clan,
piano solo, Lulu Mcdonald; recitation,
Pearl West. a dumb girl who made
sensation; vocal solo by a blind boy
named Fitzgerald Nebeker who Is pos
sessed Of good voice, a demonstration
In lip reading aud speech work by
Misses Eddy and Claff with Naomi
Wright william Thompson, Kenneth
Olson Of Utah, and Clifford Thompson
and Harold Taylor of Idaho This class
proposes to 30 to ST. Louis In Septem-
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Big Damages Awarded.

Damages in the sum OF $4,000 We're
awarded to plaintiff in the case of Ell
len Merrill ct al, We the Oregon Short
Line Railroad company by the verdict
OF the jury which was returned this
morning In Judge Stewards court, The
action was brought by Mrs. Merrill and
her two children to recover $4,000 dam
ages for the death Of William A. Mer-
rill. husband and father Of plaintiffs.
who Was killed in a railroad accident at
Pocatello, Ida on oct Z 1902. Mr.. Mer-
rill was engaged as a car repairer by
the defendant company and was work.
ing on car which was standing In the
yards at the above place when a string
Of cars was backed against his car and
threw him under the wheels, innlctlng
fatal injuries.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-06-07
REPUBLICANS CARRY
OREGON BY 10000 MAJORITY

Portland, Ore. June Returns from
yesterdays election are coming In slow
ly but the Republican victory is grow
ing hourly, majorities for Bnger Her
mann and J. w. Williamson. the Re-
publican congressional candidates from
the First and Second districts increas-
ing as the returns come In. At Repub-
llcan headquarters II Is said that the
Republican majority win exceed 10000
oveweaching the most sanguine expec-
tations Of the party leaders.
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Montana Socialists.

Helena, Mont, June socialists Of
Montana in convention today nominat-
ed George O'Mally, of Anaconda for
governor. They will complete the state
ticket later I'm the day. w. n. Holden,
of Butte, j. f. MabIe Of Chico and JOS
eph Hoar Of Butler were nominated as
presidential electors. The convention
adopted a platform IN which all other
parties are denounced as the friends Of
capitalists and enemies of labor
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-06-07
BUSINESS NOTES.

Todays local bank clearlngs amount
ed to s461,923.97 as against Sii5,95S.g
for the same day last year.
The Fourteenth ward proposes build .
Ing new Westinghouse. and TO this
end has purchased from Mrs. ELIZA
Taylor, at 1853 south Second West street,
3hxl2 rods, paying therefor the sum of
$4,000.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-06-07
ARREsTED FOR FoRGERY
Ward
Entertainments.

The Twentieth ward Primary assoca-
ton has prepared the following inter-
esting program for the annual reunion
which occurs I'm the ward amusement
hail on Thursday evening;
Opening song, Rest from our stud
ieS - 's','' 800. ,,, ..,.sAssoclatlOn
Recitation, Address to Boys u.u.,
g.. .,,,, ..,.n ...Ottinger Romney
Doll drill .. q, e. kindergarten Class
Mnuet ,... ..,., .Thelma Johnson
Dialogue. Helping Papa and NAM
ma, ~. .. Seventeen Boys and Girls
Songn.,,., ,.... - Wanda Sundberg
Recitation e. =, 80, Emma RUDE
Dumb Bell drill. 49," .,.. Eight Boys
Recitation. 9, 80, e, " Vera Bergman
SelectlOns 80, ..s,,,,,.,s. .,,..,.,,,.
Twentieth Ward Guitar and Mando-
lin club.
Tableaux Father Time Ten Members
Comic Recitation ..... Wanda Lyon
Flower Drill d. T.. .,...., Ten Girls
Clock Exercise ..",. =, q, .,Nerda Allen
Song. q. . . NAM Louise McEwan
Sailor SHornpipe Il. q, go, Ethel Beesley
There win also be tableauN by the
association.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-06-07
DIED..

ClIANNlNG-In South Cottonwood
June 6, 1901 OF Brights disease. James
Claiming horn Dec. %. lS2S, In Cardiff
South Wales
iuneral from South Cottonwood ward
house Thursday at p. m. Friends ip.
Nted "a
Millennlal Star, please copy,
DELL-At his residence, 366 Sixth street
this city OF apoplexy, William Dell. I'm
his S3rd year, -
II Is expected that the funeral will be
held Thursday at D, m.