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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
BADLY SCALDED.
Two Men Fall Into a Vat of Hot
Water

While at work over vat OF scaldlng
water in the basement of the old POST
Office Department building, 7th and +
streets about II o'clock today, Jacob
Pyrah. stationary fireman, twenty-nine
years Of age, and Samuel Walker, laborer,
fcrty-four years old, were precipitated into
the vat by the overturning of the board On
which they were standing. They went
down into the steaming water feet first,
fortunately for them, the physicians say.
and were badly scaldcd from their feet to
their waists.
Upon tumbling into the vat, the men
yelled Justify, and persons in the vicinity
came to the rescue and assisted them 10
e2 tricate themselves. They were hastily
removed to the Emergency Hospital in the
ambulance and their sufferings alleviated
b. applications. Had the men fallen prone
into the vat. it is believed they would have
persisted. and their escape from death is
therefore regarded marvellous.
Mr.. Walkers condition is said to be seri-
Gus. He lives at 1853 18th street southeast.
Jacob Pyrah's home is at 7O1a street
northeast. They are both employees of the
Interior Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
WATSON ArWITNEss.
Alleged Embezzler Testifes in Case Be-
fore Referee in Bankruptcy.

James M. Watson, who Is awaiting
trial In the District jail on a charge of en-
bezzlement from the District, was present
yesterday at hearing before e. 8. Mccall
mont, referee in bankruptcy in the proceed
ings against the News Publishing Com
pany. in which w. R. Lapham and ]. M. A.
Watson were partners,
1t was determined at the hearing to stay
proceedings until the regular term OF the
District Supreme Court in October. The
trustee in bankruptcy win at that time. 1t
is said. ask the court for an order to dis
burse the funds of the bankrupt to the gen
eral creditors of the concern. The grant
ing of the order will be opposed by counsei
for the special creditors of ]. M. A. watson
on the ground that the partnership IS
bound for the debts contracted by eacn
partner. The general creditors contend that
their claims. amounting to 5000, should DC
first paid out of the partnership assets.
The principal creditor of Mr.. watson Is
the District of Columbia, which IS at
tempting to recover part of the FUNDS al
legged to have been embezzled by watson
when clerk in the office of the Dlstrlct au-
ditOr,
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CHURCH TO BE REOPENED.
Program of Exercises to Be Held To-
morrow Evening,

Reopening exercises of the West Wash
ington NJ. E. Church South will be held
tomorrow evening, beginning at 7:3O clock,
at the church. The program includes a
chorus by the church choir; invocation,
Rev. j. T. Prettyman; vocal SOLO Mighty
Like a Rose" Miss Laura Black; intro
ductory remarks, Rev. j. II. white; vio-
lin solo, 'Drdla,' Mr.. Joseph Harrison
address, Mr. ]. Holdsworth Gordon; vocal
solo, selected. Mrs. Birch.
Remarks will be made, followed by violin
solo, Mr.. Joseph Harrison; vocal solo, Il
Cannot Help Loving Thee, Dear" Miss
Laura Black; chorus, church choir.
a social hour will follow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
Water Mains Ordered.

The District Commissioners today ordered
that the following water mains be con-
structed under the provisions of the act Of
Congress approved April -. 1904, the same
being necessary in the judgment of the
Commissioners for the public safety, health,
comfort and convenience:
oS4 feet more or less. of S-inch water
main in Rosedale street between 10th and
18th streets northeast.
225 feet. more or less of S-inch water main
In street between North Capitol street
and Lincoln avenue northeast.
80 feet, more or less. of S-inch water
main in the west side of Half street be-
tween | and X streets southwest.
lOS feet, more or less of S-inch water
main in Yale street, west from 18th street.
1A2 feet. more or less. OF S-inch water
main In llth street, north from Bismarck
street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
REGARDING USE OF sULPHATE
Health Officer and Department O
Agriculture Expert to Confer.

Commissioner Mcfarland today confer
red with DIR. w. c. Woodward, District
health officer with reference to the sug-
gestion that the water in the reservoirs of
the city be treated with copper sulphate
Commissioner Macfarland directed Dr.
Woodward to communicate with Dr. Geo.
Moore of the Department of Agriculture
with view to ascertainng whether or not
it would be advisable to use copper sui
phate in the Potomac water as germ
destroyer.
The health officer will confer with Dr.
Moore late this afternoon. and 1t is thought
he will be able to make a report on the
proposition within few days.
Up to noon today ten new cases of typhoid
fever were reported to the health office
further increasing the number of persons
afflicted with that disease. The health
department officials are of the opinion that
the Potomac water is responsible for
great deal of the typhoid now noted here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
Wilson & Mavers. Auctioneers.

If you are contemplating disposing Of you
household goods, store or business, come IL
and talk with us about it. Sales rooms, 100
and 1923 G st. NV. se1-2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01

William Dixon, the colored youth, who
was arrested several days ago by Detective
Boyd on a charge of stealing a pocket book
containing s36 from Silas Hinton, colored,
If 1907 9th street northwest, Saturday night,
was arraigned before Judge Mills of the
Police Court this morning on charge of
highway robbery.
Attorney Peyton who appeared as coun-
sci for Dixon, argued that the charge
should be petit larceny instead of highway
robbery, explaining that his client was
ready TO admit that he picked the pocket
book up after IL had been dropped by Hin
ton. and that it contained only 81
Judge Mills thought the matter should be
investigated by the grand jury and held
Dixon under 500 bonds to await action by
that body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
INCREASE IN SALARIES.
Insurance superintendent Makes An
nual Estimate.

Superintendent Thos. K. Drake of the in
surance department has submitted to the
Commissioners his estimate of funds nee
essary for the conduct of his office during
the fiscal year 1906. Mr.. Drake asks for an
appropriation of sl3,413.36 as opposed to
0,277.15 appropriated for the current fiscal
year. The increase is asked for additional
salaries and for equipment for his office,
which is comparatively new.
Mr. Drake suggests that his own salary
be Increased from 5000 to $500 a year,
the limit fixed by the District code. He also
requests one new clerk at $500 The sum
of 81 coo is asked for salary for appraisers
and $500 for travelling expenses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
EXCURSIONS.

Another of the family trips to Colonial
Beach will be made by the steamer T. v.
Arrowsmith tomorrow morning. and after
this trip but one more Friday family day
outing will be made to the Beach this
season. The steamer will leave her wharf
here at s:45 am. and after stopping at
Alexandria will make a quick trip to the
Beach, arriving there about o'clock. On
the return trip she will leave the Beach at
Pm, and will reach home about 1880
Pm The fare for the round trip is 25
cents, good for the day only.
special trip Of the Randall line steam
ers to the Beach will be made Labor day,
and those who leave here Saturday after
noon can remain until Monday afternoon
and loose no time from business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
Trains Blocked by Accident.

Travel over the Washington, Alexandria
and Mt. Vernon railway, between this city
and Alexandria, was tied up this morning
for an hour or two by motor car No IS
Jumping the track at the south end of the
Long bridge and blocking travel both from
the north and south. The front trucks Of
the car jumped the rails at the sharp curve
under the new railway trestle, and the
service of wrecking train from Four-Mile
run was necessary to place the car back on
the track While the road was blocked
passengers were transferred to and from the
city by way of Rosslyn and the Aqueduct
bridge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01

II was alleged against William Thomas
colored resident of Georgetown, when
he appeared in the United States branch
of tn. Police Court today on a charge Of
theft that he had stolen three chickens
belonging to Charles 3. BranzelI who is
In business on Water street, Georgetown
Thomas denied emphatically that he had
visited Mr.. Branzel's place, but after hear
ing from the latter Judge Mills decided
that Thomas memory was defective, and
gave him the privilege of paying a fine
of $40 OF spending thirty days in Jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01

Two Concerts Daily at Cabin John
Bridge by Royal Italian Band afternoon and
evening. First-class restaurant. City prices
Advertisement.
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So. so Labor Day" Excursion $3.5

via two superb steamers of Norfolk q
Washington Steamboat Co. to Old PONY
Comfort and Norfolk, Saturday. Sept. 3. a,
Gao pm. Round-trip tickets, $3.50, good
leaving Norfolk and "Old Point" Monday
night, Sept 5. To meet the demand for
state rooms the steamer Newport News
will be put on the route as an extra boat'
leaving at same time as regular steamer.
State rooms reserved for round trip at new
ticket office, 7O5 14th ST., Colorado bldg, or
at 7th ST. wharf. Phone 229O or 15O.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
Not Wanted Here.

Detective Horne who went to Alexandria
yesterday to see the man who gave his
name as John Howard, and who was fined
$50 for selling cocaine, returned last night
with the information that the man is not
wanted here for any offense. 1t was at
first thought he might know something con-
corning the death of Mamie Brown in this
city several months ago, the result of a
dose of cocaine.
The detective learned that the mans
name is John Howard Fisher and that he
Is painter and resides in Montgomery
county, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hall at
10 am, 2:3O and $50 p.m.: Indian Head at
1870 pm.
Steamer Pentz for River View at 10 am,
2:15 and Gas pm.
Steamer Arrowsmith for Colonial Beach
ut S:45 am.
Norfolk and Washington steamer Tor
Fortress Monroe and Norfolk at 6:SO pm
Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 am. and 2:30 pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate landings at am.
Trains leave District line station for
Chesapea Beach at 925 and IL a m, ESQ.
J;3J, 40 and 9:45 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
Justice Anderson on Bench.

Justice Thomas II. Anderson of the Dis
trict Supreme Court began his vacation
term" on the bench today, succeeding JUS
tice Stafford, who left the city yesterday
for his home in Vermont Justice Anderson
will preside over the courts until Septem-
her 49, when Chief Justice Clabaugh will
return to the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
Schooner Again in Commission.

The schooner Clara Leonard, Captain Fee
gan. master and owner, which has recently
been rebuilt at Solomon:s Island. Md, has
gone into commission again and is lying
In Nomini creek loading a cargo for this
city. Under the marine laws the owner of
a vessel that has been rebuilt has the privi-
lege of changing her name. 1t Is stated
that Captain Fegan will take advantage
of this, and on his first trip here will have
the vessel renamed. In honor of his wife.
The change in the boats papers will be
made at the Alexandria custom house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
LEFT FOR THE NORTH.
The 37th Company, Coast Artillery,
Going to the Maine Coast.

The Randall line steamer Wakefield made
a special trip to Fort Washington last
night to bring the 37th Company of Coast
Artillery from the fort TO this city, where
the soldiers took a tram en- route to an
army post on the Maine coast, where they
will remain for several weeks. The troops,
consisting of one officer and seventy men,
with baggage and other inpedmenta We're
landed at the wharf foot of Sth street
shortly before o'clock this morning and
were at once transferred across the city to
the railway station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
Reduced Rates to Manassas Maneuvers

Roundtrip tickets on sale from Washing
ton daily to Sept 10th, 1904. inclusive: To
Camp No. l. 81 %; to Camp No. 9. 81. so; to
Camp No. ;. sl.35. Limit two days in ad-
dition to date of sale. Frequent train serv-
ice. leaving Washington 7:35 a. m, 1851 a.
m, 400 pm, daily; 4O1 pm. week days.
Especial attention also called to the Army
Special leaving Washington 900 am, and
returning, arrive 500 pm, operated
through, to and from all camps. Sept. 9TH
10th, l94.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
Marine Band Concert, 1880 to 9,
Case Sent to Grand jury.

this evening at Chevy Chase Lake; dancing
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01

delicious" is Ashburn Ice Cream.
A real treat to eat It, 1888 14th st. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
EXCHANGE EFFECTED TODAY.
Mr.. Easily Smith, Assistant District
Attorney; Mr.. Gordon, Pardon Clerk.

j. S. Easily Smith formerly pardon clerk
of the Department of Justice. today as
sumed the duties of assistant to United
States District Attorney Morgan II. Beach.
Mr.. Smith, 1t is understood, will spend
some time at the Department OF Justice
until his successor, Mr.. Peyton Gordon, has
become familiar with the work OF the
office.
Mr.. Peyton Gordon with whom Mr.. Smith
exchanges places, was today sworn In al
the Department of Justice as pardon clerk
Mr.. James NJ Proctor, recently appointed
an assistant in the District attorneys Of
fee took the oath of Office today, and Will
be assigned to the Police Court to assist
Mr.. Ralph Given, who has been placed in
charge of prosecutions in that court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
Trust Placed on Record.

Gen. Nelson A. Miles this afternoon
placed on record n deed of trust on part
of lot 10. block 2s. Columbia Heights to
Albert A. Wilson and John Is. Larner, to
secure the payment of 5000 to the Wash
iEgton Loan and Trust Company. The
money is payable in three years, the rate
OF interest being AZ per cent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
MISS WAYLAND's REQUEST.
Endowment of the George Washington
University Hospital.

The late Miss Annie Wayland of this
civ whose death was announced in August
of last year. bequeathed the sum of $500
as an endowment to the George Washing
ton University formerly Columbian). Miss
Wayland was the daughter of ex-President
Wayland of Brown University whose works
on political economy and moral science are
well known Until her death she was a
member of Calvery Baptist Church in this
city.
On frequent occasions Miss Wayland ex-
pressed deep interest in the progress of
the medical department of the university
during its recent extensive improvements,
ennipments. and gave evidence of an earn
est desire to assist in a work which appeal
ed so strongly to her sympat hies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
Geo W. Driver. sos Penna. Ave-, is

giving away a most complete compilation
of important and interesting political infor-
nation. 1t will be Of great value In max
ing a guess on the presidential election
and next House of Representatives. au31-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
Cape Nav Labor Day Outing.

SO covers all expenses of high-class per-
sonally conducted excursion via queen
Anne's Route, rail- and water combined.
Leave Washington, B. o. r. R., l pm.
Saturday. September 3: leave Cape May,
4:15 pm, Monday. Two days at Hotel
Stockton. Particulars at B. & q. Offices
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
Change in Name Authorized.

Justice Anderson of the District Supreme
Court today signed an order changing the
name of the International Correspondence
University to Intercontinental Correspond
ence University. The action of the court
was based on the section of the code which
provides for the change of name of a per-
resented the petitioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"Why Girls Leave Home" 3
m.
Chase s-Jewelrs automatic electric man
kin theater and polite vaudeville. $40
m.
Kernan's-"The Kentucky Bellies $40
pm.
Chevy Chase Lake-Concert by Marine
sand and dancing.
Open-air Theater. Chevy Chase Lake
Motion pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
Special Tour to Cape Nav.

Pennsylvania railroad personally conduct
ed Labor outing. Leave Washington at 1
pm. Friday, September . by special train,
via Delaware river bridge route, only all
rail line. Returning. leave Care May at
pm, September >. Round-trp rate, sl2.5U,
includes three days board at Congress Hail,
one of the best hotels at Cape May. Fast
schedule in each diI ection.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Gustave A. Seeger, living at Branchville,
Nd. was treated at the Homeopathic Hos
pital about ) o'clock yesterday afternoon
for an injury received at New York avenue
and LIST street. His statement to the po-
lice was that he had a dispute with
street car conductor about a transfer and
that the latter threw him from the car. He
was not seriously injured
While working in the navy yard yester-
day afternoon Edward Brennan, twenty
five years old, was caught beneath some
lumber and seriously injured His right leg
fully bruised. The ambulance was summon
ed and the injured man was taken to Prov
idence Hospital for treatment
Court today to pay a fine of so for break
ing a bottle on the street in South Wash
ington last night He will spend thirty
days on the farm unless the fine is paid.
Charles Coleman thirty-twO years old,
living at 114I 10th street northwest, was
knocked down by a street car at Penn
sylvanIa avenue and Nth street this morn
ing and slightly injured. He was taken to
the Emergency Hospital but his injuries
were so slight that he did not need treat
ment.
Capt. John p. Foote fifty years old, lv-
ing at 1923 kenesaw avenue fell while get
ting off street car near his home this
morning. and slightly injured. Friends
assisted him to his home.
Acting Coroner Glazebrook was called
upon this morning to furnish certificate
in the case OF a colored infant named Sarah
Tolliver that had died two days ago at
the home of the parents, 2I01 Sth street
northwest. The death was reported to the
authorities because there had been no
physician in attendance. A certificate of
death from natural causes was given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
Labor Day Tour to Cane Nav

Leave Washington by special train, run
ming through without change, at 1 100 D. M,
Friday. September 2. via Pennsylvania rail-
road, Delaware River Bridge Route. Re-
turning. leave Cape May September g. at
900 pm. Rate, including three days board
at Congress Hall, $I2.5O-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
$6. 90 Seashore Excursions
5000

Pennsylvania railroad Tickets sold every
Friday and saturday until Sept. 10 to At
lantic City. Cape May, Sea Isle City and
Ocean City, good until the following Tues
day inclusive, at 81 for the round trip. The
Atlantic city Special, coaches and parlor
cars. leaves Washington at 1:1J pm
Through without change.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
Tour to Cape May Over Labor Day.

Special train. via Pennsylvania railroad.
leaves Washington at l pm, Friday. Sep
TENDER 2, arriving at Cape May $50 p.m
running via the Delaware river bridge
route. No change of cars. Returning,
leave Cape May Monday, September 5. at
pm. Round-trip rate, including three days
board at Congress Hall, one of the best
hotels at Cape May, only $12.JO.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
c. g. O.-World's Fair Special.

High-class vcstibule electric-lighted train
leaves Washington 2:a0 pm. and runs solid
TO st. Louis. Only one night out Magnifi-
cent scenery. Dining car service a la carte
Low rates; stop-over privileges F. f "
leaving Washington IL 10 Pm has through
sleeper To St. Louis-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
Tour to Cape May by Special Through

train Friday. September 2. via Pennsyl-
vania railroad, Delaware river bridge, only
all-rail route. Leave Washington at L
p.m returning. leaving Cape May, Monday,
September >, at > p. m. Only $3.50 for the
round trip. including three days board at
Congress Han. Train W Il be run on
schedule two hours quicker than any
other route.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
Chief Belt on Inspecting Tour.

Chief Engineer VIM. +. Belt was today
given permission by the Commissioners to
visit Chattanooga, Tenn. for the purpose
of inspecting the exhibit of fire-fighting APP
paratus at the thrty-second annual con-
rtion of the International Association Of
Fire Engineers. to be held in that city
from September 13 to 10. The exhibit, 1t is
stated. will be the largest ever displayed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01

Norris Coleman. colored, thirty-two years
old, was found sick on the street near 18th
and streets northwest last night about IL
O'Clock. His ailment was not Of serious
character and he soon recovered. His home
is at sos Grant avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
Baltimore and Return, $1.25.

Pennsylvania Railroad sells tickets every
Saturday and Sunday to Baltimore and re-
turn, $1.25. Good until Sunday night
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
$1,000 Niagara Falls Excursion,

B. & o. r. r. Special train standard
coaches and Parlor cars from washington
am September 2. Route via Philadelphia
and picturesque Lehigh valley. Tickets good
for 1en days. Stop-overs returning.-Advt'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
Cape May Tour Over Labor Day

Via Pennsylvania railroad September 2
Special train: leave Washington LOO d M
via Delaware River Bridge Returning. leave
Cape May September 8. at 500 pm. Rate
So So including three days board at Con-
gress Hall-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
S1.25 Baltimore and Return,

B. and o. r. R., Saturday and Sunday.
All trains both ways, both days, except
Royal Limited. Hourly Service Saturday.
advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
The Finest Specimen Flowers

are to be had at Guides always Fresh, firm,
fragrant blooms of unusual beauty. 1924 F.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01

Thomas Fitzgerald twenty-nine years old.
living at 62S 23d street northwest, was
given treatment at the Emergency Hospital
last night for two cuts about his head He
told the police that the cuts were inflicted
by n stranger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
A Suggestion for Moving Day.

Save yourself all trouble and annoyance
by having your household effects moved by
Union Trust & Storage Co. Office, 1414 F ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
Drink the Purest Beverage

w. B. Co.'S Light Beer. 1t represents the
limit of perfection in beer brewing. Its in
gradients are lureSt. It's brewers are mas
ters of the art. Phone L. POD. Washington
Brewery Co, 4th & + ne.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
Home Bakers Never Can Tell

how the bread is going to turn out" Users
Of Jno. G. Menberg's Bread are always GER
tain of the purest, lightest and most whole
some bread. At grocers'. Bakery, 71611th Sc.
1t