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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-15

Especial to The Times-D Dispatch
Y BRISTOL, VA, August 14-To-day, I'm
the charge OF having lpbezzled $40, said
to have been entrusted 10 him bybth
real estate firm Of TrlgG and White, w
Uatton Porter, a local real estate man.
brought suit against that firm for $50, 0O(
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-15

Mai j. w. Henson is accompanied by
Mrs. Henson, who is stopping 1.-THE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-09
FORMALLY REPORTS
Chief Belts Test Of High Water Pres
sure Obtained by GRAVITY.

Strong argument in favor of the proposed
high-pressure fire protection for the down.
town districts of the city was that adj
ment yesterday in a formal test of the
pressure 1t Is possible to develop by gravity
from the Reno reservoir. The trial was
made at 18th and L streets northwest and
was witnessed by Commissioners West and
Mcfarland and nussber Of local insur-
ance and business men. Even some of the
members of the fire department present had
never seen six lines of hose attached to
one hydrant, and still fewer had seen such
great development of pressure and power
by gravitaton alone
Chief Belt this morning made the follow
ing formal report to the Commissioners
on the results of the several tests:
First-Two deluge streams of three lines
each of 21a-inch hose laid from the hydrant
and ia inch nozzles used. Distance water
thrown, 1879 feet; pressure remaining on
hydrant. IS pounds.
Second-Three deluge sets of two lines
each of 21a-inch hose laid from the hydrant,
with 1k inch noZzles Distance water
thrown, 1T feet; pressure remaining on
hydrant, GO pounds.
Third-Six lines of 21a-inch hose laid from
the hydrant. with 1-inch MOBILES: Distance
water thrown, 100 feet; pressure remaining
on hydrant 60 pounds.
Fourth-Hart monitor wagon pipe con-
nected to No. engine company wagon,
with two lines of 21a-inch hose laid from
the hydrant and connected to siamese at
with 11a-inch tip, 224 feet; pressure re-
naming on hydrant, 100 pounds; distance
water thrown with 1%-inch tip, 205 feet;
pressure remaining on hydrant, 80 pounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-09
The Most Particular People in Town
buy Red Glover Creamery Butter. Grocers.
Advertisement.
NEW CHAIR ESTABLISHED.
Greek and Sanscrit to Be Taught at
the Catholic University.

Greek and Sanscrit languages will be
taught at the Catholic University, it having
been decided at the meeting of the trustees
yesterday to establish the new chair at
once. The endowment of $4,000 comes
from the bequest OF sl01, 900 made by the
late Miss Gardiner of Baltimore
1t is stated that the $o1, 900 remaining of
the bequest will not be used for the opening
of another department, but will be turned
into the general funds Of the university.
Cardinal Gibbons. chancellor. presided at
the meetings yesterday afternoon and last
night. The other trustees present were
Archbishops keane of Dubuque, Williams
of Boston. Ryan of Philadelphia and Far
ley of New York, and Bishops Macs of
Covington, Foley of Detroit. Harkins of
Providence and the rector, Mgr. OConneI.
The treasurer, Michael Jenkins of Balti-
more, was present, and presented the finan-
cial report.
The absent trustees were Archbishop Ire
land of ST Paul, Archbishop Riordan of
Spalding of st. Louis, who is ILL., and Secre-
tary of the Navy Bonaparte.
The financial statement of Mr.. Jenkins
was embodied in the recent letter issued by
Cardinal Gibbons in regard to the annual
collection to be taken up for the university
AS stated then, the university is now as
sured of a safe financial basis.
The last meeting of the present session of
the trustees will be held this afternoon
when ii Is probable a public statement as
to the general condition of the university
will be made. The enrolment this year has
reached 1875.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-09
M STREET HIGH SCHOOL.
Civic Club Approves Action Of Board
of Education

At a special meeting of the Civic Club
of the District of Columbia, held Mon
day evening, to take action respecting the
decision of the board of education in the
matter of the NJ Street High School In
vestigation the following was adopted and
forwarded to the board at their regular
meeting last night as an expression rep
resenting the sentiment of the coored peo-
pIe taxpayers patrons, parents and friends
of the school:
1.-The Civic Club of the District of CO.
lumbia unreservedly commends the deci-
sion of the board of educa ton to maintain
on parity, from the lowest to the high
est grades Of public instruction. the cur
riculum of schools set apart for white ana
co;ored children. This decision is set forth
with such positive emphasis as to stop
effectualy further attempts in that direc-
ton and to allay all suspicion and misap-
prehension.
THE club notes with satisfaction the re
tention of Mrs. Anna j. Cooper as prlnci-
pal of the NJ Street High School. a result
which, in itself. meets our hearty approval
ana communication We are persuaded thai
this conclusion reached by the board. after
exhaustive and impartial consideration OF
all the issues in controversy. is an eX-
preston of it's confidence in Mrs. Coopers
fitness for and efficiency in the service con-
mitted to her. This. as 1t seems to US,
IS the only valid justification for the Sc
lection of any individual for important
public stations or for the continuance of
such tenure The Civic Clubs interest in
Mrs Cooper's retention rests solely upon
the basis of this belief.
I'VE wish to renew the assurance of Our
confidence in Mrs Cooper's ability to main
tain an efficient and satisfactory admins
tration Of the affairs of the NJ Street High
School, now that the board has set forth
In clear and unmistakable terms the re-
cuirement that all persons concerned IN
the conduct of that institution will be ex-
pected to cooperate cordially in promoting
proper discipline and scholastic efficiency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-09
PRIZE PICTURE CONTEST.
For Amateur Photographers Conduct
ed by The Sunday Star.

Considerable interest is being manifested
by local amateur photographers in the prize
picture contest just inaugurated by The
Sunday Star. A number of photographs
have already been received in the competi-
ton.
Three prizes are offered for each week. as
follows:
First prize, $500.
Second prize, $500.
Third prize, $500.
Any amateur photographer residing In
the District may compete. Contestants
may choose their own subjects. Ii is mere
~ suggested that special attention be given
to subjects that will be suitable for repro
duction in The Star.
The first Prize Picture Contest will close
at noon on Monday, November 49, and pic
lures must be in by that time. The success
full pictures will be printed I'm The Star the
following Sunday. The contests will con-
tinue from week to week until further no.
ttce; each weeks contest closing at noon
on Mondays.
II contestants desire their pictures re-
turned they should inclose stamped and adj
dressed envelopes. Every photograph must
have name and address of photographer on
the back of the picture. Send pictures to
Editor Sunday Star. Washington, d. c.
photographic Contest)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-09

Inc MerltS OF Red clover creamery
butter appeal to all discriminating house
keepers. Pretty art pictures free. Grocers
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-09
ARMY AND NAVY UNION.
National Commander and stan to Call
on President Roosevelt.

Roll call found sixty-eight members Of
Col. Theodore Roosevelt Garrison present at
an enthusiastic meeting held Tuesday night
at Oppenheimer's Hall, No. 514 9th street
northwest. The meeting was called to
order by Commander Joseph ]. Gordon,
after which routine business was disposed
Of. one important feature of the evenings
gathering being the admission Of nine for
mer soldiers into the garrison, four of whom
served in the Spanish-American war and
five veterans of the civil war, including
both regulars and volunteers.
Adjt. l.. Won Dern1iiler read a report,
showing what had been accomplished by
the garrison since its affiliation with the
Army and Navy Union. covering a period
Of six months which showed that since
May IA, the date the Roosevelt Club
changed to the Army and Navy Union. the
membership in the garrison increased to
upward Of seventy members.
Among the members is the present ma
tlonal commander. J. Edwin Browne. Its
membership comprises Spanish war, civil
war and soldiers, sailors and marines of
the regular establishments. Many invited
guests from Porter and VIM. F. Barry gar
risons attended the meeting.
At 10 o'clock a campfire took place, and
Commander Gordon called upon the seven
talks, reviewing the history of the organiza-
ton. Those who spoke were Quartermaster
Thomas A. Taylor, Senior Vice Comman-
der Edward G. Burch, Chaplain Robert
Koehler Chief Of Staff William A. Hickey,
Commander Joseph J. Gordon, David w.
Greves. officer of the watch, and Capt.
Frank c. Longstreet. Among the honorary
members of Roosevelt Garrison are Presl-
dent Theodore Roosevelt and Vice Presi-
dent Charles w. Fairbanks.
Prof. James A. Joyce enlivened the meet
ing with patriotic cornet solos, and the pro-
gram contained songs and rectations The
election returns were received by special
messengers and read at intervals and II
was long after midnight when the meeting
adjourned.
Chief Of Staff William A. Hickey has re-
ceived communication from William Loeb,
private secretary to President Roosevelt,
fixing Monday next as the date for a visit
to the White House Of Gen. Browne and
staff
A special meeting of the national COM
mander and staff to complete final arrange
ments for this visitation will be held to-
morrow night at the Montgomery, North
Capitol and L streets.
Capt j. Lyon King. commander Of Law
ton Camp, No 4, United Spanish War Vet
Grams, has extended an invitation to The
members of the Army and Navy Union to
be present tonight at Spanish War Veter-
ans Hall at a reception to be rendered by
Lawton Camp to Junior Vice National
Commander Capt. E. E. Kirk Of. California
and it Is expected a delegation from the
Army and Navy Union together with Gen.
Browne, will attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-09
CHANGES IN SCHOOL CORPS.
Teachers Appointed, Promoted and
Transferred by Board.

The board of education at It's regular
meeting last night. held at the Franklin
building, passed upon number of changes
in the teaching corps of the schools in the
way Of appointments, promotions and trans
fers.
Upon the recommendation of W. w.
Murch, director of night schools. ten sub
stitute teachers were appointed for night
schools. thus inaugurating the same system
as is In use in the day schools.
The following appointments were made
s. H. Wells and Maude Boyd temporary
teachers in night schools; Mary Lackey,
N D. Moote. NJ. " Griffiths, C. B. Agnew,
Margaret Queen, E. B. Baldwin. r. e.
Stanley, Annette Miller. l. B, Mcneil and
Katharine Burden temporary teachers In
white night schools; A. V. Williams Sarah
Jackson and John Payne, substitute each
ers in colored night schools: A. r. Bowen,
temporary teacher in Garnet night school :
H. S. Whitbeck, teacher of freehand draw
ing in Mckinley Manual Training School:
Della c. Miller and Louise Salter, substi-
tute kindergarten teachers; Ida Humphrey
Chidress as teacher at salary of $500 per
annum to take effect November g. 1905;
Eva Watson as teacher at salary Of $500
per annum. eleventh division, to take effect
November /. 1905.
K r. Rawlings and Raymond w PuIliam
teachers in the night schools were grant
ed leaves of absence
The following promotions were made:
M. F. Forbes, from s7O0 to $3.50 per annum:
Raymond Outwater. from $3.50 to S!oO per
annum; Philip Kleupfel, from 5000 to $3.50
per annum: L. G. Bruce from 5000 to $3.50
per annum; Virginia Hollinberger $500 to
$685. Grace Houchen, $500 to 1926; l.. o.
Naylor, S525 to 5000: Cora McCartv $500
to 1928; c. E. Church, $525 to $3.50; G. N.
Maynard, $500 to $525.
The resignation of NJ. A. Baier was ac-
cepted.
The following teachers were transferred:
G. B. Holmes, from first grade. Bright
wood School. to second grade. Takoma
School, vice Alma Herrle, transferred to
third division; Marian Gardner, from fifth
to seventh division, to first grade Bright
wood School; Jessie Brashears, from fourth
to second division
A. I. Denham was assigned to the first
grade, Brightwood School, from November
to II. inclusive, thence to the fifth dlvi-
sion, to take effect November 10.
An examination of candidates for presi-
tons as teachers of the graded schools in
the public schools Of the District of CO.
lumbia will be held at the Franklin School
building on Friday and Saturday Novem-
Der IT and IS, beginning at $50 o'clock
am
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-09
MONEY FOR MEMORIAL HALL.
Total of $15, 900 Raised by D. A. R.
in Past Month.

At a meeting yesterday of the national
board Of directors of the Daughters of the
American Revolution 1t was reported that
nearly $4,000 had been raised during the
past month toward the fund for the con-
structon of the Memorial Continental Hall
now building here. At the last meeting OF
the congress of the Daughters in April the
statement was made that $4,000 was need
ed to complete the hall, and of this between
$4,000 and sec, 900 has been promised or
contributed up to this time. Of the con-
tributions reported today $1,000 was from
Pennsylvania charters.
The board adopted resolutions presented
by Miss Desha of Kentucky lifting the en-
barge against giving out news of the So
cety, an inhibition which resulted from the
sQuabble in the last annual convention,
when unpleasant features of the meeting
gained publicity through the newspapers.
1t was shown that the society had suffered
from the operation of the embargo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-09
Night Watchmen Meet.

The Night Watchmens Association held
a meeting yesterday afternoon at Schmidt's
Hall, on 9th street. The president, Mr.. A
J. Ronspe, in an address, congra tulated
the organization on the work 1t was ac-
complishing for the betterment OF the con-
dition of the men who guard the business
houses and residences of Washington
while the city sleeps"
Business Agent Cochran reported that the
souvenir book of the society is nearing
completion and that II will be supplied to
the merchants of the District as a keep
sake.
Mr. Ben F. Hopper. treasurer of the as
sOciation, gave some "reminiscences of 1.-The
old-time Waterman and his old-time ways"
and said the association, which is unique
is meeting with continued success.
The meeting adjourned after admitting
several new members
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-09
CHECK PRESENTATION
CEREMONY AT TRINITY COLLEGE
LARGELY ATTENDED.

The presentation of the scholarship fund
of SO. 600 to Trinity College yesterday after
noon by the ladies' auxiliary of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians, previously announced
in The Star. was the occasion of distin-
guished gathering of laymen and clergy.
Cardinal Gibbons, president of the board of
trustees, received the gift for the college.
Those on the platform were: Cardinal
Gibbons, Archbishop Farley of New York.
Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia. Arch
bishop keane of Dubuque, Bishop Foley OF
Detroit. Bishop Mayes of Covington. Mgr.
d. ]. O'Connell, rector of the Catholic Uni
versity of America: Rev. D. J. Stafford,
chaplain Of the local Hibernians Miss Sadie
Fitzpatrick, president of the District aux
Hilary; Mrs. Mary A. Quinn, national presi-
dent of the advisory board of the auxiliary;
James O'Sullivan, vice president of the ma
tional HfbernianS; Senator Carter or Mon
tana; Gen. Thomas Vincent of the advisory
board of the college; P. T. Moran, district
president of the Hibernians, and Patrick J.
Haltigan, editor of the National Ilibernian
Addresses were made by Miss Sadie F1tz-
pa trick, who welcomed the Hibernians for
the District auxiliary; Rev. Father STAFFORD,
rector of ST. Patrick's Church; James o Sui
Ivan, vice president of the order; Arch
bishop Farley of New York, national chap
lain of the order: Mgr. d. j. O'Connell, rec
tor of the Catholic University, who called
the Hibernans splendid fellows, who have
supported the weak hearts at the university
in hours of trouble and Mrs. Mary A.
Quinn, the national president.
Cardinals Accepting Speech.
There was tremendous applause as MIS-
Quinn handed the draft for $4,000 to Car
dinal Gibbons. The cardinal said:
This is Irish day, and / feel like
an Irishman. Whatever the cause that led
to Irish expatriation we must regard 1t
as providential act that made US sub
servient to higher purposes. What would
have become of the Catholic relig on In
the new world If 1t had not been for
the faith of Irishmen and those of IRISH de-
scent? In the United States, Canada and
Australia, IN every hamlet, there are
churches which have been founded by them.
In my own name and in the name of the
sisters l thank the Hibernian ladies from the
bottom of my heart for this gift. Those
who go out from this institut' on will not
teach doctrines of divorce. They will be
queens in the domestic kingdom They
will adorn homes by their domestic v.r-
tues.
, After the presentation a reception and
tea was rendered by the district auxiliary
TO the guests in the O'Connor Art Gallery OF
Trinity College.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-09
v. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, 612 9th St.
Note-5o cts. discount for spot cash Why
waste IL No fake tricker,r here du:
Funeral of Mrs. Claudia v. Vaughan

Funeral services were held over the re-
mains of MIS-. Claudia V. Vaughn and were
conducted by the Rev Mr.. Stevenson, pas
tor of Bethany Baptist Church. at o'clock
yesterday afternoon at her late residence,
$50 Harvard street northwest. Interment
was at Congressional cemetery The de-
ceased was the widow of William
F. vaughn. formerly probate judge of Eliz-
abeth City. N c. Her three children, Will
liam Il. Vaughn. Mrs. E. V. Triepel and
Mrs. William Ness. survive her. The pail
bearers were Mr.. Joseph Van Fleet Mr..
Benz J. Cody, DIR. VIM. l.. Munger DIR.
Geo. ]. Pritchard and DR.. Frank B
Ketchum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-09
Major Slime Returns Home.

Maj. ]. II. Slime, president OF the United
States Historical Society. has returned
from the west where he arranged for
meeting of the society during the Christ
mas holidays at Columbus Ohio Maj
Charles Il Miller of Cleveland, Ohio. COM
mander-in-chief of the Spanish War Vet
Grams, and Col. Speelman, COMMANDMENTS
chief OF the Sons of Veterans have been
placed on the executive committee of the
society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-09
Legislation for District

Legislation for the District of Columbia
which is to be sought at the next session of
Congress was discussed at considerable
length yesterday afternoon by Chairman
Babcoek of the House District committee
and Commissioner Mcfarland Mr. Bah
cock expressed strong hope of securing the
passage of many good laws for the capital
in the next Congress. Commissioner Mac
farland told Chairman Babcock that the
board will have number Of bills including
those for establishing permanent schedules
of salaries for policemen. firemen and
teachers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-09
WEEKLY HEALTH REPORT.
Lower Death Rate Noted Over State.
ment of Previous Week.

The report of the health Office for the
week ended with last Saturday was issued
today as follows:
The mortality of the District during the
current week reached total of 1fS deaths,
of which 81 were white people and 81 coli
ored as compared with 112 during the pre-.
vious week, and 104 during the correspond
ing week of last year. The relative death
rates per loo Inhabitants were 14.0 white,
G.4 colored and a total rate of 1879. The
death rates for the previous week were
1919. 22.0 and 1876. respectively, and for the
same period OF 1904, 1874, 21.6 and 1870.
Among the principal causes Of death this
week appear the following: Consumption,
Is deaths, which is .o,ie mere than last week;
heart trouble. Ii deaths, gain OF owe,
last week; apoplexy. 10 deaths, as compared
with during last week; pneumonia shows
an increase of deaths over last weak, there
being deaths. as compared with 3. Inc
than last week: Kidney trouble typhoid
fever, diarrheal diseases and bronchitis.
There were no deaths from meningitis TINS
week, where there were last week. There
was one death by suicide.
The following changes are recorded IN the
reported contagious diseases: An increase
in cases on hand of diphtheria. scarlet fe-
yer, and smallpox, while typhoid fever
shows a reduction, as follows:
Diphtheria increased by cases over last
weeks record, there being 10 new cases re-
pc rted and II discharged, making a total OF
Al under quarantine.
Scarlet fever shows an increase OF cases
over that of last week, there being new
cases reported and no discharges. making
a total of 16 cases in quarantine.
Typhoid fever shows a reduction OF ~
from last weeks record, there being ~ new
cases reported and 40 discharges g by
DEATH, making a total Of 100 cases under
treatment, as compared with 25S cases dur
Ing the same week OF 1ea
Smallpox shows an increase Of cases
over the record of last week, there being
that many new cases discovered. There are
now patients confined within the smallpox
hospital suffering from that disease. All or
the new cases were traced directly to the
same source at the outbreak which occurred
last week
The number of births reported during the
week were LA. Of which 100 were white In
fants and A colored. There were 90 births
reported last week, and 133 during the cor
responding week Of 1904
The weather conditions, as reported by
the weather bureau, were as follows: Mean
temperature, A degrees; mean relative hui
nudity, II per cent; mean actual barometer,
5000 The winds were southwest In d1rec-
ton, with an average velocity OF fiYe miles
an hour. and reached a maximum velocity
of twenty miles on the 4th instant. The
ma ximum temperature was GU degrees on
the 31st ultimo, and the minimum tempera-
ture was 80 degrees on the Sd instant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-09
Municipal improvements Advocated.

A committee from the East Washington
Suburban Citizens Association appeared be-
fore the Commissioners yesterday and adj
vocated municipal improvements in their
section of the city. Notably among the
objects sought were the opening of NJ street
the opening of r street, the widening of
Bladensburg road and the close observation
of any and all applicants for charter for
trolley line along BIadensburg road, SO
that the franchise may be secured only by a
corporation which intends to lay tracks
and run cars,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-09
Car Collides With Wagon.

George Morgan. employed as driver for
George Pinkorts of 1T17 It'll street north
west, was thrown from his wagon on 14th
street northwest between III and / streets.
but escaped serious injury. His wagon was
struck by a street car and overturned,
damaging the vehicle and throwing the
driver to the street. The motorman stop
ped his car before the frightened passengers
had time TO jump. A short interruption to
the street car service was caused by the
accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-09
Will Of C. Mathilde Won Bayer.

By the terms of the will of c. Mathilde
Won Bayer, dated October g. 1904, and filed
with the District register of wills for pro-
bate. she leaves to her youngest son, Ru-
dolph Comberg Won Bayer, 5000, and sets
aside one-half her estate for the benefit of
her husband, Hector Won Bayer, for life. If
her husband remains single and Is able to
make living by his profession he Is also
to have $500 annually, and If unable to earn
livelihood he is to receive $3.50 yearly. The
benefits mentioned become void in the event
of his remarriage. The remainder Of her
estate she leaves to her three sons, August,
William and Rudolph Won Bayer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-09
Spruce Laths at Saving Prices.

Prompt attention given every order. Els
niger Bros, 2l09 It'll NV. Phone n. lI73
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