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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-24
LIEUT.. RICHARDS CASE.
Now Before the President for Final
Action

The case of First Lieut.. George s. Rich
ards. jr. 23d Infantry. which has been be-
fore the War Department in one shape or
another for several months. has been sent
to the President at Oyster Bay for settle
ment. Several months ago LIEUT.. Richards
was tried by court-martial for alleged
financial irregularities in connection with
his service in the Philippines. During the
trial 1t was represented that the officer was
mentally irresponsible. and the court ac-
quilted him on that ground. He was then
ordered before an army retiring board.
with view to his retirement In case he
was physically incapacitated for military
service. The board reported that he was
perfectly sound physically and mentally,
and he was restored to duty.
Soon afterward his financial affairs again
became badly complicated, and he was
again court-martialed on charges of finan-
cial irregularities. This trial took place at
San Francisco. and it is understood that
the court found him guilty and sentenced
him to be dismissed from the service. 1t
Is the record Of this trial that has been for
warded to the President for action. Lieut..
Richards Is a native OF Virginia, but was
appointed to the army from New York. He
is said to be highly connected. and strong
influences are being exerted In his behalf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-24
Building Permits.

Building permits were issued by Inspector
Ashford today as follows:
To John H. Lloyd, three two-story frame
dwellings at 745 to 749 Dovanna street
northwest; architect, N. T. Halter; builder,
John H. Lloyd: estimated cost 1880
To Alex. Miller. four three-story brick
dwellings at 20l8 to 202I LIST street north
west: architect and builder, Alex. Miller;
estimated cost, $4,000.
To L. Chapel, three two-story brick
dwellings at S17 to sci Sth street north
east; architect and builder. A. w. Chapel
To Chas. W. King. one three-story dwell
ing at 1884 Lydecker avenue northwest:
architect, N. 7. Halter; builder Chas w.
King; estimated cost. $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-24
CROP CONDITIONS.
Report Just Issued by Prof. Willis L.
Moore

The crop conditions in Maryland and Vir-
ginia given in a weather-crop bulletin
just issued by Prof. Willis L. Moore, chief OF
the weather bureau. as follows:
Observation-Disclosures COOL dry and very ia
vorable; early corn made and Is a fine crop
late promising: wheat yields below expecta-
lions. but equally good: buckwheat doing
timely; summer apples abundant and fail
apple prospects fair: tobacco improved and
cutting being rushed; poor tomato crop; po-
tatoes improved
Virgina-Week cool: thrashing wheat and
oats about finished, yield and quality gener-
ally below average; corn very promising; to-
bacco much improved. but still lacks body
cutting and curing begun, color good; pas
lures excellent. peaches and apples rusting
crop poor. except locally: preparation for
fall seeding advancing.
II Is reported that there Is no improve
ment in the general outlook for apples,
nearly all reports showing an inferior crop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-24
TYPHOID SITUATION.
Reports Received at the Local Health
Office.

Because the afternoon NATL at the health
Office each day recently has brought re-
ports Of many new cases OF typhoid fever.
the authorities have come to realize that
anything like a correct statement Of the fe-
yer situation for any one day cannot be
given until business for the twenty-four
hours is closed. Yesterday. for example,
only five new cases were recorded up to
o'clock, but before o'clock eight more
were reported. so that the total days rec
ord was thirteen new cases. Besides this
yesterdays mail brought news of four re-
coverfes and two Deaths the latter bringing
thu total fatalities from typhoid fever. be-
tween July 1 and August %, to forty-one.
Before 1 o'clock on Tuesday only Ave new
typhoid cases were reported, but before
evening the total for the day rested at four
teen.
This morning the names of two new suf-
ferers from the widely prevalent disease
were reported, making the total OF new
cases since July 1. 381. OF this number
sxty-one have recovered and forty-one
died. the records showing 279 patients I'M
der treatment at o'clock this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-24
Navy Department Changes.

Changes in the Navy Department have
been announced as follows:
Appointments. G.. Hoffman. clerk, at
$1,000. office OF naval intelligence: A. u.
Howe. messenger boy, at $500. bureau OF
equipment
Promotions---Bureau OF navigation G. Il.
WILL from clerk at 81. loo to clerk n 81 200:
J. III. Taylor. from clerk at 1900 to clerk
at SLIGO; c. w. Howard from copyist at
800 20 clerk at SIooO; w. II. James. from
eopyist at $40 to copyist at $500: c. F.
Mack. from copyist at $T20 to copyist at
$40; |. W. Shoemaker. jr.. from messenger
boy at $3.50. bureau of equipment, to mes
senger boy at $500 bureau of ordnance: X.
r. . Donoghue from copyist at $500. hydro
graphic office. to clerk at $1,000. bureau OF
yards and docks.
ResignatiOn-F c. Evans. clerk at 81. 90.
office of Judge advocate general
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-24
COBARTH AT LARGE
THE FEELING AT GERMANTOWN
GROWING OVER ASSAULT.
Special p,.patch to The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star
BOYD'S. Md. August 24.-George Co
barth. who IL wanted for alleged criminal
assault upon Miss Rose Hoiiey at German
town. is still at large. Several persons
claim he was seen In the vicinity Of this
place yesterday afternoon.
The house where he was supposed to be
lodging was watched by citizens last night.
There is considerable feeling among the
people. Miss Hoiiey Is stiil near Darnes-
town. and was reported to be resting more
comfortably this morning. Officers are
searching for Cobarth.
The neighborhoOd Of Germantown was
greatly shocked when they learned of the
assault committed upon Miss Holley.
1t appears that Saturday afternoon Miss
Holley went to Germantown. Before reach
ing the town she became sick and took one
of several powders given her by DR. Thomas
Kelly OF Washington. her physician: The
powder, she said, did not have the desired
effect. and shortly afterward she took an
other. although. 1t Is said. she had been
especially warned by the physician not to
do so because of the stupetied condition 1t
would leave the patient in. Upon leaving
the train at Germantown she was In
dazed condition and went into the waiting
room. 1t was thought by people who no
ticed her, but to whom she was not known.
that the woman was intoxicated She left
the station in few minutes and. 1t Is said.
fell in the street where 1t is charged. CO.
barth found her and picked her up and
persuaded her to go to his office. where
she might rest and recover from her sick
ness. 1t is charged further that Cobarth
kept the woman locked In his office until
Sunday afternoon. in the meantime having
criminally assaulted her.
Heard Woman Scream.
Sunday afternoon the screams Of
woman were heard emanating from the
room occupied by Cobarth. Upon investi-
cation 1t was learned he was OBTAINING the
woman by force. and 1t became necessary
to use force to secure her release.
She was taken to the home OF DR.. John
Rowe. where it was found she was In a
pitiable condition. Later Miss Holley was
taken to the home Of Americas Briggs.
near Jamestown.
In the meantime Cobarth made his es-
cape
Miss Holley. who Is one Of the proprietors
Of the Toledo cafe on Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. near eth street. Is OF five sisters.
The sisters own a piece Of property at
Jamestown, and Miss Rosa was on her
way there Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-24
AT MOUNT WEATHER.
DR.. oliver L. Passig Has Been Ap-
pointed Director.

Prof Willis L. Moore. chief Of the wealth
er bureau. authorized the statement to-
day that DR.. Oliver L. Passig. who for sew
eral years has been In charge Of the local
office of the weather bureau at the Johns
Hopkins University. Baltimore. and who.
in addition to his duties as local director
Of the climate and crop service OF Mary
land and Delaware. has been an associate
professor of meteorology at Johns Hop
kins, has been recommended for appoint
ment as one Of the directors Of scientific
research al Mount Weather Va. Secretary
Wilson has approved the recommendation
of Prof Moore, and Prof. Passig will begin
his duties September /. His special line OF
research and investigat ton will be the dy-
namics of the atmoSphere-in other words
the exploration by balloons and kites of
the meteorological phases of the upper air.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-24
Unlicensed Secondhand Dealers.

Inspectors of the District have begun a
campaign against unlicensed secondhand
dealers. Numerous complaints have come
to the Commissioners that there are Sec
ond- hand dealers In the District who have
been doing business for some time and who
have not the proper licenses. The first case
of this kind taken into the Police Court re-
Gently was that of James Corbert. coIolred,
of 1918 Wolens court, who was before Judge
O'Neal today. Inspector Kelliher appeared
against the defendant and the latter ad-
mitted that he had no license. As he was
engaging in a business In very small way.
the fine was made only IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-24
AIR BRAKES FOR FREIGHT CARS.
Important Decision by the Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad

CHICAGO, August 24.-The Tribune today
says: A move to be inaugurated by the
Pennsylvania Company next summer will
assist the interstate commerce commissions
fight for the equipment of all freight cars
with air brakes.
After July 1, 1905. 1t was announced yes
terday. the company will accept no car
from foreign line unless 1t Is equipped
with air brakes. The road also will refuse
to let its own cars not 30 equipped go be-
yond its lines This will place a practical
embargo on the cars that do not meet the
safety requirements OF the interstate COM
MERGE commission. Through freight from
or to Pennsylvania territory will have to
be loaded into air-brake cars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-24
NAVY ENGINEERS.
Corps May Be Re-Established by the
President

There Is strong possibility that the
President will soon take action on the
question which has been before the Navy
Department for a long time as to the ad-
visibility of the establishment of the
Corps of Engineers in the navy
The accident on the Bennington has
shown the necessity for the return to the
old plan, when the duties Of engineer OFF,
GERS were apart from those of the line off,
GERS Of the vessels Of the navy. Secretary
Bonaparte acting under instructions from
the President. will prepare a report on the
matter within few days. He will send 1t
to Oyster Bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-24
The CHINESE BOYCOTT
THE ANTI-AMERICAN MOVEMENT
HAS REACHED YOKoHAMA.
Of the Associated Press

Correspondence Of the Associated Press.
YOKOHAMA, August 8. via San Fran
cisco. August 24-The anti-American Chi
nese boycott as Geographically reported, has
reached Yokohama. The first indication of
Its presence was on July rs, when local Chi
nese refused 10 give any freight to the
steamer Manchuria. due to leave for Hong
kong on the 18th. The reason stated by the
local Chinese was that no coolies at Hong
kong would dare to discharge such cargo.
The movement slowly continued until on
Sunday. August +. meeting OF repre-
sentative Chinese was held at the Chinese
hall of commerce, Yokohama. when the
proposed boycott was considered under five
heads. These were banking. shipping. In
surance. other lines of business and en-
plOyes. There was much eloQuenoe from
the organizers of the meeting, who talked
of patriotism and the necessity that the
Chinese residents of Yokohama, great
port should fall In line with their breth-
rem elsewhere. Finally it was resolved:
Resolutions Adopted.
First-Not to deal In American goods.
Second-Not to ship any goods on Ameri-
can steamers more particularly to Chinese,
as Chinese relatives would be punished).
Third-That any Chinese merchant doing
such business through another would be
ueait with as II the business hau Deeh
done by him.
Fourth-Not to do business with any
American banking or insurance company.
Fifth-Some indulgence to be granted on
account OF the goods to be shipped to ports
whittier none but American steamers ply.
Sixth-Any Chinese infringing these reso-
lutions to be subject to a heavy fine.
The matter of Chinese employees leaving
their posts was postponed Some of the
compradores present claimed that they
were under contract to their employers,
and If they were to leave it would mean
their ruin.
Fund at Shanghai.
To this 1t urged that a fund had
been established at Shanghai to provide
for such cases. but the compradores wished
for some documentary assurance Of this be-
fore they took action. 1t was agreed to
obtain such assurance from Shanghai.
There are more Chinese than people OF
any other nationality in Yokohama. the lat
est census giving 7.142. The movement has
excited no particular furry here, though
there Is some talk among certain Americans
OF retaliating by withdrawing patronage
from Chinese tailors, who monopolize that
business. and establishing an American
tailor. The boycott. 1t is feared, may In
jure the shipping companies seriously IL 1t
Is long maintained
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-24
NEGRO SUSPECT RELEASED.
Chicago Official Satisfied He Was In
nocent Of Murder.

CHICAGO. August 24.-William Bracey.
the negro waiter Of the Holland Hotel, who
was seen following Mrs. Elizabeth F. Mize
OF New York. shortly before she was killed
by robber Tuesday night. was released
today.
Inspector Hunt declared he Is satisfied
Bracey is innocent. With the release of
Bracey the police have lost the only pris-
oner against whom circumstantial evidence
pointed to as being implicated in the mur-
der of Mrs. Mize.
1t leaves the mystery of the crime more
dense than heretofore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-24
White Liked Chickens.

For the larceny Of six chickens. Roscoe
White. colored. was arrested by Officer T.
B. Brown of the third precinct station. 1t
was discovered that chicken coop had
been broken into and six OF the
birds taken. White put up SO collateral
for his appearance in the Police Court this
morning, to answer to the larceny charge,
which collateral he forfeited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-24
AN EMPHATIC REFUSAL
MINISTER LAMsDoRFF SAYS Rus
STA WILL PAY JAPAN NOTHING.

ST. PETERSBURG. August A.-The cor
respondent Of Reuters Telegram Company
was today authorized by Count Lamsdorff.
the foreign minister to state oflicially and
in the most formal manner that Russia
will pay Japan no contribution, direct or
indirect, nor win 1t make any cessiOn Of
territory whatever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-24
Two District Men Among Leaders.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
SEA GRIT. N. j.. August 24.--At
the conclusion Of the firing at the
first stage 200 yards. of the national indi-
vidual match, two Washingtonians were
among the twenty nine leaders of the 657
competitors. they being Col. Reichelderfer
and Private Pile, each of whom attained
a total Of A out of a possible so. The high
score at 200 yards was 46.
BY Associated Press.
SEA GRIT, N. j., August 24-At the
conclusion of the firing at the 200
yard stage in the national individual match
the twenty-nine leading competitors were:
Lieut.. Clark, Minneapolis. 46; Sergt Gilbert
Oregon. 46: Capt. Houck Oregon, 40; Lieut..
Bowen Iowa. 46; Corporal Nagen, Wiscon-
sin, 40; Sergt. Jones. Illinois, 45; Sergt
Hird. Iowa, 40; Sergt Pfeil. New Jersey
40; Cadet Dixon, United States Military
Academy, As; Capt. Lee, California. As;
Lieut. Col. Reichelderfer. District of Column
bia. A; Sergt Schlick, Wisconsin. a; Lieut..
Tornrose. Massachusetts,, Az Sergt. Maj.
Fried. Pennsylvania. A; Sergt. Brett, I'LL
nois. "A: Sergt Griffith. Maryland, a; Pri-
vate Pile. District of Columbia, "A; Capt.
Curry. Washington. A; Corporal Plumley,
Maryland. "A; Cadet Lewis. United States
Military Academy. A; Corporal Rider Ore
gon. A: Capt. Kemp. New York. "A: Sergt.
Agostini. Hawaii. n: Capt. Corwin, New
York. "A: Corporal Tubbs. Maine, a; Sergt.
Baptiste, United States Marine Corps, A;
Capt. Falk, Minnesota. a: Sergt. Benton,
United States army. a: Sergt. Wentworth.
A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-24
AGRARIAN DISORDERS.
Fresh Outbreaks Reported From
Odessa-Peasants Are Riotous.

ODESSA. August 24-Fresh agrarian dis
orders have broken out in the Elisabeth
grad and Alexandria districts, and the
peasants are destroying the property of the
land owners. A big estate at Butzky has
been entirely demolished.
The presidency OF the E1isabethgrad
zemstvo has asked permission of the gov
eminent to convoke meeting of the land
lords. with the view to settle the agrarian
Question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-24
Fined for Violating Smoke Law.

Thomas Bradley, real estate agent of the
Washington Loan and Trust Company,
paid $50 fine to the Police Court this
morning upon conviction for violating the
smoke law of the District. Inspector VOL
lard testified that he had the chimney of
the Washington Loan and Trust Company
smoke issued therefrom for several minutes
in an hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-24
Opera Singers Arrived.

NEW YORK. August 24-Fourteen opera
singers. on their way to San Francisco a.
rived in this city today on the steamer
Stella from Genoa and Naples.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-24
Two sergeants Retired.

First Sergt Patrick Kelly. seth Company.
Coast Artillery. and Sergt. first class
Frank Wagner. Hospital Corps have been
placed on the retired list Of the army on
their own application.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-24

Tells President What Occurred at Au-
dience With Gear.

1t was stated positively at the State De-
partment today that Mr.. Meyer, the Ameri-
can ambassador to Russia. has transmitted
to President Roosevelt report of what
transpired at the ambassadors audience
with the car No hint as to the contents
of the communication Is given out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-24
Cox and the Organization.

While these constitute the two CHIEF
features OF the campaign. other elements
enter into 1t and are having their effect.
For years there has been growing dispo-
sition in Ohio to overthrow what Is known
as the organization. at the head Of which is
Senator Dick and of which George B. Cox
of Cincinnati Is conspicuous member.
When Senator Hanna was alive he was
the leader Of the organization and exercis-
ed his authority in such a way as to give
no offense, but with his death the cry
against the organization and ring rule was
taken up and has been growing steaSily
since. 1t is especially bitter against Cox.
who does not meet with the appreciation OF
the better element of the party. The demo-
Gratis. OF course, are helping this along ana
Cox and the organization have therefore
become one Of the features Of the night.
Ohio is naturally a republican state. and
last year gave Roosevelt more than 2o.OOO
majority. The democrats therefore. to be
successful must cut down the republican
vote more than 100000. While this seems
almost impossible and probably will not be
DONE the contest will be so close as TO
make 1t exceedingly interesting and OF
national importance.
The independent., 1905-08-24
For over sixty years Mrs. winslow's

For over sixty years Mrs. Winslows
Soothing s--rup has been used by
mothers for their children while teeth
Ing. Are you disturbed at night and
broken of your rest by sick child
suffering and crying with pain of cut
ting teeth? II SO. send at once and
get q bottle of Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup for Children Teething. Its
value IS incalculable. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately
Depend upon 1t. mothers, there is no
mistake about 1t. 1t cures diarrhoea,
regulates the stomach and bowels.
cures wind collie, softens the gums, re-
duces Inflammation, and gives tone
and energy to the whole system. Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for chill
lren teething is pleasant to the taste
md is the prescription Of one Of the
oldest and b 1t female physicians and
Aurses In the United States, and Is fol
sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price, rs cents a bottle. Bt
sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup"
The independent., 1905-08-24

Elevator company 5000. (cashed by
bOOkkeeper and turned over to WOr-
rall,) Westbrook- Gibbons Grain COM
pany 500, Updike Grain company
500, Mississippi Grain COM
pany 5000, Jaquith company $100,
Wells-Hoid company $500, Holm
quist company $100. Some other
firms and individuals Clipped in also,
but / do not now recall their names
or the amount
How was this money spent?"
"Oh, entertaining members and lu-
bricating the machinery"
Some OF the Details
ssTell us what you mean by that"
well, in buying theater tickets
for band concerts, dinners, luncheons
and things of that kind"
"On such occasions did you discuss
with members who were present pend
ing legislation"
"Yes, sir, every time"
What was the purpose in spend
ing this money for the things you
have mentioned?"
ITO defeat any and all legislation
hostile to the best interests of the
Nebraska Grain Dealers association.
Sharp tits between the lawyer
and the witness them occurred as to
what the money was spent for and
who got it. Mr.. Worrall could only
remember one specific sum of $25
that was paid to an employe of the
legislature ito keep us posted on the
location of the bills and to bring us
copies of all bills introduced affect
ing the grain business.
What did you do with the re
naming $4,375?'
ut went to purchase tickets fO
theaters and band concerts and Othe
amusements."
what bills were introduced inimica
to the interests Of the association? ?
II recall now but three, the Ramse
bill, in the house, and the Hasting
and Brady bills in the senate"
Who dealt mostly with the legi!
lature in these matters?"
Men Who Did The Feeling
"Well, / didn't know many men
bers myself, but / acted in touch wit
members of the association who kel
me posted as to the men to work o.
Messrs. Updike, Peck, Fowler, Wes
brook, Duff, Ferguson, Wright an
some other officers of the compani'
did most of the visiting around ar
feeling out"
did any of these men or anyol
else expend any of this money "
had?v
mo, sir; not a cent
"Well, tell us how it was spel
Did any employees of the legislatu
get any of it, and If SO, who?'
Eyes, some employees got none
but I have forgotten the names.
was spent to do legitimate work,