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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-14
BAD FOR THE PEACH CROP.
The Daily Rains Develop a Deadly
Brown Rot"

The failure of the Delaware peach crop
is reported by the Department of Agrlcul-
ture to De imminent unless there is
sudden cessation OF the diurnal rains which
have almost flooded that state and the
eastern shore of Maryland for the past few
weeks. So persistent has been the failure,
partially or wholly, of this fruit crop of the
peninsula that the public has learned to
look for it yearly, and the report which Is
now made, although delayed somewhat be-
yond the regular time of its appearance,
will be received with resignation by the
philoSophic.
The rains, which are responsible for the
partial or complete failure of the crop, de-
velop what the experts of the Agricultural
Department term "monilia," or Drown
rot" and when once this disease takes hold
of a crop of peaches they are unit for use.
Delaware and Maryland have not been the
only states to suffer from this trouble to
their horticultural enterprises. West Vr-
glnia and even some of the northern states
having been also affected by the continual
rains. In the latter states there Is more
hope for a good crop, the season being
later and the weather not troubling them
much as In the warmer latitudes along
the Atlantic coast.
Humidity and rain are the best friends of
the 'monilia.' and the scourge seems to
have had plenty of assistance this season
in prosecuting it's nefarious work on the
luscious peach. This fruit is not alone In
suffering from the ravages of the parasite.
plums, cherries and other stone fruits COM
ing in for their share of the trouble The
rains cause the fruit to burst and leave
an opening for the ''mOnilia," which enters
the fieshy pulp and ruins the fruit.
So small is this parasite that we are as
sured by the scientists that hundreds Of
millions of individuals settle on a single
peach and begin their destructiveness and
the rearing of families numbering myrads
To the naked and inexperienced eye of the
amateur the parasite is not perceivable ex-
cept as brown blotch upon the fruit, but
so rapid is the march of the parasite that
within a few days entire orchards are fire.
quently destroyed by their ravages.
AS yet there has been found no remedy
for the plague, but the scientists of the
department are hard at work to find one
and say they are confident they will before
long have discovered the anti-toxin for
this particularly obnoxious insect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-14
Army Orders.

Capt. r. MoA. Schofield, quartermaster,
has been ordered to examination for pro-
motion
Maj. Charles B. Hardin, Goth Infantry.
has been relieved from duty at the Ore
gon Agricultural College, Corvallis. and
ordered to join his regiment in the Phil
ippines.
Maj. Franklin o. Johnson has been
transferred from the 9th Cavalry to the
I'd Cavalry.
Maj. William W. wotherspoon, 9th In
fantry, has been assigned TO duty at tho
General Service and STAFF College. Fort
Leavenworth, Kan.
Contract Surgeon John F. Jones has
been relieved from duty in the depart
ment Of the east and ordered to his home
for annulment of his contract.
Boards Of medical officers have been or
dered to meet at various posts Tor the
purpose Of conducting the preliminary
examination of applicants for appoint
ment in the medical corps. The board to
meet at the Washington barracks Is COM
posed of Capt. Deane' c. Howard and
ert E. Noble. ~
Lieut. Col. Joseph F. Calin, Artillery
Corps. has been relieved from duty at
Fort Douglas, Utah, and ordered to Fort
Mckinley, Me-, relieving Maj. Henry L.
Harris, who is ordered to Fort Hancock,
n. ]. - 10
Maj. James C. Bush, Artillery Corps. has
been relieved from duty with his pat
TALON and ordered to Fort warren, Mass.
Contract Surgeon william H. Pomeroy
has been granted leave.of absence for one
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-14
KEEPS IN CLOSE TOUCH
PRESIDENT IS FULLY ADVISED
OF ALL DEPARTMENTAL AFFAIRS
Enjoys His Horseback Ride and
ia
Plunge in the BayTLaunch Ex-
plosion-CaT1ers.

OYSTER BAY, L. L., July 14.-After a
gallop over the fine roads in the vicin-
ity of Sycamore Hill today and q
plunge in the bay President Roosevelt de-
voted several hours to work on official BUSH
ness in his library. He was joined about II
o'clock by Secretary Loeb. who presented
for his consideration mass of correspond
ence, which had reached the executive Of
fees by mail and by telegraph.
The President is keeping in close touch
with departmental affairs in Washington.
Indeed his daily routine of attention to gov
ernmental matters does not differ essen
TALLY from that in Washington. A direct
telegraph wire from the executive offices
here to the White House enables him in
stantly to communicate at any time of the
twenty-four hours with the members Of his
cabinet and other officials with whom he
transacts business personally.
Aroused by Explosion.
Last night the President and his family
were aroused by the explosion Of the big
gasoline launch at the dock of the Seawan-
haka-Corinthian Yacht Club on Center ISL
and, Just opposite Sycamore HILL The Presi-
dent is a member of the club and was con-
cerned lest the accident should have re-
suited in fatalities. 1t was said at the club
house today that ]. 8. Gillespie of SIAM
ford, Conn.,, the owner OF the launch, VINO
was very seriously injured by the explosion,
is out Of danger.
The President received several calls from
personal and political friends today. Among
the visitors were James K. Sheffield of New
York, fire commissioner under Mayor Lows
administration; Justin Mccarthy of Brook
lyn, an author and writer on current topics;
M. A. Gunst, police commissioner of San
Francisco and delegate to the recent re-
publican national convention, and Rev.
Father Malone Of Denver. Col, whom the
President met on his western trip last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-14
Baltimore Society Woman Divorced

dispatch from Baltimore last night
says: Mrs Anna Adelaide Dobyns obtained
an absolute divorce today from DIR. Fred
erick Dobyns on the ground of abandon
ment The trouble between Mrs. Dobyns
and her husband began while abroad on
their bridal tour. which resulted In her
leaving him in Bremen. The couple lived to-
gether five months. Mrs. Dobyns stated
that she endured her husbands brutality
during their wedding tour until they reach
cd Bremen, where she received letter tell
ing her her mother was very sick. She told
Dr. Dobyns she would be obliged to return
home. when, she says The carried On like he
was crazy" He picked up satchel she
says, and threw 1t at her. She left him.
went to Berlin and returned to this country
on the steamer Rhine. Mrs. Dobyns' rather
is William Ortwine, a wealthy Baltimorean
The family lives on Madison avenue and
moves in society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-14
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

BARRY FARM-Emily c. Bryant to Tim
othy and Julia Nelligan, part lot 20, Sec
ton 7; SO.
NO. 1918 nth STREET NORTHWEST
John D. Earle ct ux. to Edward Guam
der. lot g. square 176: SO.
L STREET NORTHWEST between 18th
and 18th streets-James F.. Barbour ct
al. to Harry Wardman, lots 65 to 20.
square 237; SO.
and G streets-Ahce c. Palmer ct viz.
Aulick, to Charles A. Sickel, part lots
8 and o. square 973; SO.
THIRD STREET NORTHEAST between L
and NJ streets-George Y. Worthington
ct ux. to Simon and Gustave Oppen-
heimer. lot &C. square f4S: SO.
c STREET SOUTHWEST between 9th and
9th streets-Georgei 8. Fraser. admin
istrator, to Harry e. Mitchell. part lot
NO 100 SIXTH STREET SOUTHEAST
Seba stan L. SanfelhpO to William j.
Grissam and owen v. Humphrey. lot
1876, square S7S: so.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS-John 8. B. Thomp-
son ct al. to Arthur T. Ramsay and
Judith L. Steele. part lot 8, block 81:
500. .
X STREET NORTHEAST between Sd and
4th streets-Joseph Paul ct ux. to Geo.
c. Humphrey and George N. Palmer,
part original lots 6. z and 8. square 115;
SO b
K STREET NORTHEAST between 4th and
9th streets-Same to same. part original
lot l, square S06; $40. 81
FIFTH AND K STREETS NORTHEAST
Same to same, original lot'6, square So7;
$40 - re
U STREET NORTHWEST between 18th
and 18th streets-Wlliam s. Teel ct ux.
to E. Pendleton Dickinson. lot 1tS,
square 151; SO.
NO. 114s NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE
NORTHWEST-Robert R. Mahorney to
Lob, n n original
lot 10, square u: $40.
FIFTH STREET NORTHWEST between
and streets-William o. Denison ct
ux to William w. Boarman and Fill
more Beall. trustees, part lot "A. square
479: $40. William w. Boarman ct al,
trustees. to Charles s. Shreve. same
property: 5000.
BLOOMINGDALE-Ra E. Middaugh ct
al to Margaret Fitzgerald, lot OF,
square 10: so. Same to Thomas w.
Bramhall. lot 9S. square 10; $40
MOORE AND BARBOUR'S ADDITION
David Moore ct ux. to Joseph N. Young,
lot "A. block 4: SO
LIE: DROIT PARK-John G. Campbell 20
Joseph N. Young, lot SO, block ID; $40
N STREET NORTHWEST between 4th
and 35th streets-Rose Stohlman to Maui
rice P. Finley, part lot 66, square LIPS;
$40.
NO 1893 STREET NORTHWEST-Jame
E. Atkinson ct ux. to James T. Howen-
stein, lot M. square 23S; SO.
FOURTH STREET SOUTHEAST between
M and N streets-Arthur B. Bryan ct
al, to John r. Shields, all interest In
original lot 80. square sol; S.15.
NO 20 3D. STREET NORTHEASTERN E.
Ruebsam to Elise A. Ruebsam, lot F,
square 759; 81, 900.
Observation-Disclosures E. Waggaman ct ux.
to John Sherman, part; $40.
SIXTH STREET AND SOUTH CAROLINA
AVENUE SOUTHEAST-Elizabe S.
Danenhower to John Sherman. lots IL
and 10. square S45; SO. John Sherman
ct ux. to Mary A Finch, same property;
$40.
NO. 1898 STREET NORTHWEST
James T. Howenstein ct ux. to Mary
Atkinson, lot M. square 23S; $40.
NOS. 716 AND 71S I'D STREET NORTH
EAST-Mary E. Slater to Percy Gran
ford, lots 80 and 40: square 719; $40.
MERIDIAN HILL-Nellie B. Colt ct vir.
James. to John w. Day, south one-half
lot 8, block 10; $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-14
THE FILTRATION PLANT.
Work on the Beds Progressing Salts
factorilv.


Colonel Miller, the engineer officer in
charge of the Washington water supply
system, has made a report to General
Mackenzie. chief of engineers, in regard to
recent operations for the establishment of
the filtration plant near Soldiers Home
from which it appears that fairly good
progress Is being made. During the month
of June 81 $50 cubic yards of material were
excavated and 9,37O cubic yards of concrete
were laid. mostly on the floors, underdrains
and vaults The floors Of beds II, 49, 10
and % are completed the floors of beds 10
and q almost completed and the flooring
of beds 15 and 20 has been started All the
piers in beds 10 and %. almost all the piers
In bed 1S and few in bed % are finished.
The north wall of beds 49, IT, IS and 10. the
south wall of bed q and the division wall
between beds % and "a were completed dur
ing the past month. The partition wall and
entrance Of bed "a are practically complet-
ed. The east wall of the filtered water res
ervoir is completed and work has begun on
tine south wall.
According to Colonel Miller, the water
served to the people of Washington during
the month of June was very turbid for
twenty-five days and clear the remaining
eight days. The consumption and waste Of
water during the twenty-four hours ended
at am. June % amounted to SO. 1913. 800
gallons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-14
More Work for the Blind.

The regular monthly meeting OF the board
OF directors OF the Aid Association for the
Blind OF the District of Columbia was held
at the Home for the Blind, 915 + street
northwest, Tuesday. Vice President Mrs.
Julia T.. Pond presided.
The chairman OF the admission committee
reported having received applications
during June.
The chairman Of the house committee re-
ported among other things. that through
the efforts of the matron. Mrs. Il. G.. Git
tings. enough money in small donations had
been collected by her In the last few weeks
TO purchase for the home a fine refrigera
tor and china closet The board voted a
letter OF thanks to Mrs Cuttings.
The chairman of the industrial commit
tee reported that only one meeting OF the
committee had been held during the month,
for the purpose OF investigating and pur-
chasing new machinery for the mattress
department. After much investigating the
machinery was bought and paid for by do
nations raised by the members of the COM
mittee. The chairman also reported that
she had received the contract from the
Treasury Department to recane the chairs
OF that department for the ensuing year
and from the Post Office Department to
supply all the brooms to be used by II
for the year. 1t was decided to continue
the weekly advertising In the daily papers
as much work has been secured thereby.
The chairman of the ways and means
committee reported progress In its many
plans for the coming winter for increasing
The funds Of the association
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-14
Cured by a Maidstone.

A message from Stafford county, In Vir-
ginia, states that Miss Sallie Hewitt, who
resides at HARDWOOD, near Fredericksburg
was bitten by a supposed rabid dog few
days ago, and an ugly wound resulted. She
was taken to Bloomfield, in Fauquier coun-
ty, where a maidstone was applied The
stone, 1t Is stated, stuck to the wound for
several hours, and drew out quantities OF
poison The young lady has returned to her
home. and no evil results are anticipated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-14
Naval Orders.

Surgeon T. c. Craig, retired. has been
relieved from duty as a member OF a
committee fixing a standard for diph-
iberia anti-toxin
Chief Gunner ]. e. Evans, from the Buf-
falo to the Mare Island navy yard.
Chief Gunner W. g. Moore. from the
navy yard. Norfolk, to daty In charge Of
the naval magazine at st. Juiien's creek,
Va.
Gunner A. Seabel, from the Albany to
the naval magazine at Miffiin. Pa.
Gunner d. Geary, from Newport News,
Va, to the naval magazine, Mare Island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-14
Canal Commission Changes.

Capt. Edward l.. King, I'd Cavalry, has
been relieved from duty at the Military
Academy, West Point. N. Y, and ordered
to this city for duty with the Isthmian
canal commission.
First Lieut.. Mark Brooke. Corps of En-
gineers, has been relieved from duty under
the Isthmian canal commission on the
isthmus and ordered to duty with the I'd
Battalion of Engineers at the Washington
barracks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-14
Presidential Candidate in Jail.

A dispatch from East st. Louis, H.. last
night SAYS: William P. Scott, candidate for
President Of the United States on the ma
tional liberty party ticket. was arrested to-
day on account of an unpaid fine and taken
to Belleville, the county seat of st. Clair
county. Several months ago Scott, who
runs a saloon and summer garden at Den
verside, was convicted Of conducting dis
orderly place and his fine and costs
amounted to $149.SO. He paid $50 and was
given time to pay the balance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-14
First Conviction Under Jim Crow Law

dispatch from Baltimore last night
says: The first conviction in Maryland I'M
der the Jim Crow" car law, which was
passed at the last session of the legislature.
was secured today in the criminal court,
when Judge Wright found James Davis.
colored, guilty of violating the terms Of
the law and fined him $25 Davis was ar
rested aboard the steamer Rock Creek July
2, while she was lying at the Baltimore
wharf, on a charge of refusing to occupy
the colored apartments on the steamer. In
imposing the fine Judge Wright said: TT
must be understood that this law must be
explicitly obeyed A law similar to 1t has
been declared constitutional by the highest
court in this land. and citizens must remem-
Der that attractions of 1t will be punished. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-14
To Attend Militia Encampments.

Maj. Henry p. Birmingham. surgeon, has
been detailed to attend the encampment of
the National Guard of Pennsylvania to be
held at Gettysburg from July % to 80
First Lieut.. A. La Rue Christie, 9th In
fantry, has been detailed to attend the en-
campment of the organized militia of the
state of Delaware, to be held at Coochs
July lG to o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-14
Diplomats Here on Leave Of Absence

Diplomats Here on Leave Of Absence.
Mr.. Arthur 8. Hardy. United States min
lister to Spain. has arrived here on leave
Of absence from his post.
Mr.. Peter Augustus Jay. first secretary
of the United States legation at Constan-
tinople, who has been on leave Of absence
in this country. called at the State De-
partment preparatory to sailing for Con-
stantinople Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-14

The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company has requested the Commissioners
to grant 1t permission to string an okonite
cable across oath street between l. and M
streets. in order to reach the weather bu
reau. Electrical Engineer Allen has recon-
mended to Commissioner Mcfarland that
the permission be granted. provided the
cable be removed before August I, 1DO6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-14

william D. Haywood. secretary-treas-
urer of the Western Federation of Miners,
and John NJ, O'Neill. editor of the Miners
wood one 2of 10000 and ONeill one Of
S6.OO0-for appearance in September for
trial on the riot charges filed against them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-14
FINANCIAL.

- HOSE preparing to leave
town for the summer are ad-
~ vised that UNION TRUST
& STORAGE, co. will as
sumo all responsibility for the re-
moval of Household Effects to any
point-taking entire charge of all
details.
Fire-Proof Storage.
Special Silver Vaults.
Main Office, I414 F St. NV.
Warehouse, Ist & K SITS. ne.
EDWARD J. sTELLwAGEN:; President
Sk nhs & HA fAnHE "a Vice Wee rresiasnt.
GEO; p FLEMING. ;........ Secretary
HARRY O. WILSON. Asst. Treasurer
W. FRANK d. HEBRON. ........ Auditor
FREDERICK REFS, JR. Warehouse supt.
DIRECTORS:
Arthur d. Addison, j. Thilman Hendrick.
Francis B. Austin Rudolph Kaufman,
Daniel B. Clarke James b. Lambie.
JoaeDh n Cra uford william P. Lipscomb,
Michael . Colbert Frederick b. Mcclure.
q q Cole Theodore J. Mayer,
George W. Cfssel, J. Nota M"Gin,
] Maury Dove James Payne,
Robert B. Donaldson. Duncan c. Phillips,
George T. Dunlop, Francis A. richardson
George Gibson, Edward ]. Stellwagen.
Bernard r. Green. John II. small j..
George e. Hamilton. B Francis Saul.
walter q Harlan Charles G. Thorn.
jy14th.s.tue0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-14
Loans on Real Estate
w ashington
Loan 6 Trust Co..

OFFICE. COR. 9TH AND SITS.
PAID-UP CAPITAL. 81 zoo. OoO.
/ oans ~ any amount made On approved real
estate or collateral at reasonable rates.
Interest paid upon deposits monthly bal
al es subject to check.
This company acts executor. sdministra.
tor. trustee, agent, treasurer, registrar and
IA all other fducary capacities
Boxes fer rent In burglar and nreproof
vaults for saft deposit aud storage Of vslu
able packages
Real Estate Department lie prepared to 70
the management Of your real estate
Careful attention given to all details
JOHN JOY EDISON. ..-...............-..P President
JOHN A. SWOPE ................Vic Vice President
ELLIS 81 EAR. Second Vice President
ANDREW PARKER .,................Tr Treasurer
HARRY g. MEEM. .......... Assistant Treasurer
THOMAS BRADLEY. .....-.... Real Estate Oncef
de2o-tf,36
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE FORMED PART
nership. dating from May ]. 1904, for the con-
duct OF a meat provision and general grocery
business at 1863 1871 32d ct. NV. Washington.
u. C.. under the firm name OF ii. W. FISHER *
SON jy14-3ts
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-08-27
New Bank at owensboro,

Articles Incorporating the State
Bank of Kentucky, with capital
stock of $4,000, were filed last week
in the county clerks Office at Owens
boro. r. G.. Hill is president of the
new institution and the Hon. J. Viii
liam Day, the present representative
from Davies county in the legisla-
ture, will be cashier.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-08-27

Judge Herndon, of the Frankfort
City Court, last week instituted the
whipping post for youthful law
breakers. Mary Wilson Richie and
Joe Smith, aged 10 and 8 years,
respectively, diminutive darkies,
were whipped by their mothers with
a buggy whip supplied by an officer
of the court. They were arrested
charged with entering the house OF
Mrs. Orlando Brown. They con-
fessed to this charge and also to en-
tering several other houses, among
them that of Appellate Judge Bur.
nam.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-08-27
A Good Many Republican Congress
men to Be Retired by the New
Labor Lyceum."

The American Federation of Labor,
which has an organization in every city
and many villages. does not permit po-
litical action, but is non-partisan. The
leaders have found. however. that con-
gress will not heed their request for leg
islation unless that individual member
Of congress is brought to fear defeat il
be does not vote for such laws as labor
demands. The labor leaders at Wash
ington after two months of executive
prtings and consultations have organ
lied the Labor Lyceum and Bureau OF
Information" whose objects are set forth
TO oe: The discussion of economic ques-
ton as they relate to the educational. So
cial and Industrial conditions OF the
wage workers Of the United States 70 col
lect and disseminate legislative Gata rela-
tive to labor measures submitted to the
congress of the United States; 10 ascer-
tain, as far as possible. the attitude of
senators and representatives toward such
measures. and forward such information
to their respective constituencies and
to advise the use of the initiative and
referendum in the election of federal
and state legislators.
One clause of the constitution provide.
that anyone who is a member of trades
union in the United States may become
member of the Labor lyceum. The work
of thelyceum developes largely upon the
executive committee of which the presi-
dent is ex-officio chairman. All COM
plants and statements calling for action
are referred to this committee. which is
charged with the duty of investigation.
Before action is taken the lyceum must
vote on the report of the committee
The Inspiration of the organization is
said to have been the treatment of labor
interests by congress on the injunction
and eight-hour bills. The record of con-
gress Is being scrutinized closely at pres
ent. and without partisan feeling the ban
is expected to fall heavily on at least
half Dozen congressman who are having
all they desire 70 combat with in the
shape'of partisan opposition.
In It's account of this organization the
Washington Post quotes Mr.. Mcclure,
the president of the lycsum. as saying:
Weexpect TO enter the close districts
and 60 something that will count The
laboring man could not enter political
fights heretofore in an organized body.
oecasse such thing would not be per-
mitted OF union. His interests have suf-
fered- Then. again. there are number
of'consressmen who came here and have
done everything in their power to defeat
the ends Of the laboring man, and then
return home to tell the laborer how much
he has been doing for him. We intend to
put stop to that kind of work"
That action will certainly make II un.
comfortable for most of the republican
leaders. who. while pretending to be
favoraDie to labor, have MIR aged to de-
feat all the legislation thai labor asks.