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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-13
MYSTERY SURROUNDS CASE.
Corner Investigates Death of Miss
Smallwood Near Hyattsville.


Special Dispatch to The Star
HYATTSvILLE, Md, October Is.-An in
vestigation is being made here today by
the county authorities to determine the
cause of the sudden death last night of
Miss Emma Smallwood. Her death &C.
Cured at the house of Col. John Hancock.
a brother of the late Gen Winfield Scott
Hancock. near here, under alleged sus-
piclous circumstances.
A jury of inquest was impaneled ana
sworn over the body at the undertaking
establishment OF F. Gasch, in Biadensburg,
this morning. and the testimony will be
heard at O'Clock this afternoon after Dr.
Latimer has performed an autopsy Miss
Sn1allwood came to this section from vir-
ginia some time ago, and succeeded In find-
ing employment at the home of Colonel
Hancock. She was rather good looking
and attractive, and soon made many
friends
1t is stated that she disappeared from the
house OF her employer last Monday and
sent no word to the family concerninx her
last night she returned to the house about
as mysteriously as she had left. She had
been faithful employee of the family and
was welcomed to the house upon her re-
turn. Shortly after entering the Hancock
home last night, It Is stated, she INDUCED
In some coffee or milk. and a few minutes
later she was corpse. Her death was
body was removed to the undertaking es-
Establishment.
Foul play is suspected and Sheriff Middle
ton is expected here this afternoon TO take
part In the Investigation It S. not known
et this time where the young woman spent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-13
Mr. Scott 9. Bone.
From the washinston Post.


Scott C. Bone. for many years managing
editor OF the Washington Post. has resigned
that position. In retiring from the head of
its editorial and news STAN Mr.. Bone sewers
a long connection with the Post. that has
been marked by the papers steady and UNI
interrupted growth and expansion in every
direction which contributes to the making
Of a successful modern newspaper. Mr..
Bones personal relations with every indt-
yii,lal connected with the Post were OF the
most cordial nature. and his retirement is
the cause Of regret deep and sincere.
4 Scott c. Bone came to Washington and
the Post seventeen years ago. q finished
newspaper man In his early manhood. the
result Of course Of training extending
from the reportoriai stan to the editorial
desk. His wide experience. knowledge OF
men and affairs. solindne8s OF Judgment and
progressive ideas have been daily reflected
in the columns of the Post.
In Washington Mr.. Bone numbers bis
friends by the hundred and enjoys the con-
ndeHce and esteem Of many men In public
life Every movement designed to advances
the antereats Of the capital md IT. cltizenl
has foand Il him : warm allppofter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-13
See the New SIS millinery.
And Other Late Arrivals

eE for Ladies' and Girls Trimmed
% Hats; as good as any previ-
ousfy sold at $3.50.
g6Nr instead of Csc yard for new
OVN Roman Stripe and Plaid
Ribbons for children's hats and
hair.
Dsc yard for finch Mousseline
AoN and Chiffon Taffeta Rib
bons in new plain colors and fancy
checks, for girdles, etc.
GO Qm instead of $3.50 for Coque
QAsO> Feather Boas. white or
gray. On Second floor.
nno for 25c and SOC for soc
w Veils-a Saturday treat reg
ular patrons will appreciate.
hno for CSC and 42c for 60c
~ Neckwear = special prices
for tomorrow only.
IT. for Pure Linen Handker-
~ chiefs with hand-embroid-
cred initials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-13

the time between Monday and last night or
how she returned to the house. While the
authorities believe she returned there In
vehicle, 1t is stated that a young woman
was seen walking along the road short
time before Miss Smallwood reached Col.
Haneock's home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-13
MISREPRESENTATION
ANNUAL ELECTION OF DELE.
GATES HELD.

The annual election of delegates from the
various high schools. grade divisions and
special departments to the general commit
tee of the Washington Teachers Associa-
tion took place today at $3.50 o'clock.
The purpose of the association, as ex-
pressed in the constitution, was the pre-
senta ton Of memorial to Congress in be-
half Of teachers salaries. That special aim
having been carried out by the memorial
committee in the early spring. the question
has arisen, Why should the association
continue in existence?
Secretary B. NJ. Murch said this morning
that he had received word from Principal
e NJ Wilson that the Central High School
would not elect delegates. Other high
schools will probably follow suit.
There u.s. says Mr.. Murch, "a fund OF
something ike 500 in the treasury Of the
association, and as the term of office of all
officials expires with the present month
unless the delegates are returned ana the
committee meeting held October y, as
provided by the constitution, 1t Is difhcuit
to see how the affairs Of the association
can be closed properly
Principals Association.
Rumors of the organization Of princi-
pals association among the teachers of
the eighth grade have been in circulation
school association, but it is said neither
are in serious contemplation. The younger
teachers are said to be supporting the assoc
citation, believing that the presentation OF
the memorial can be followed up by en1-
cient work only through the general or
ganization.
1t is understood that the District Com
missioners, at the instruction of the MEM
bers of the District committee, have in
preparation schedule of salaries for
teachers quite Independent of the estimates
which the board of education will submit
The business of the association, relieved of
the consideration of a schedule, would, 1t is
said be limited to bringing such influence
to bear and so educating and awakening
sentiment that Congress would make appro-
priations according to the accepted sched-
ule.
Inadequateness of Salaries.
1t is said that at present the inequalities
of salaries are so great that supervising
principals are having difficulty in inducing
teachers of the first and second grades,
already the subject of some congressional
generosity, to accept promotions to the
third grade The increased responsibility
and greater work is remunerated by only
SO or $50. In one division the report is
made that no teacher would accept the pro-
a normal graduate. who would otherwise
have been appointed to the first grade.
Elections of delegates In the third diyi-
sion at the Wallach, the fifth at the Cur
tbs, and the ninth at the Gales. are re-
garded with special interest, as the issues
between the upper and lower grades are
reported to be felt there most strongly.
The first general meeting of the commit
tee will be held Saturday October q. at
10 o'clock am. at the Franklin School.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-13
FEVER EPIDEMIC FEARED.
Secretary Of American Legation at
Picking Is Stricken.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
PICKING, October 13.-The ancient sew
ers In Legation street are being repaired.
The consequence is that the second secre-
taries of the American and Belgian lega-
lions are both in the French hospital i'll
of typhoid fever. No trained nurses are
to be obtained. and an epidemic Is feared.
The second secretary of the American
legation is Henry p. Fletcher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-13

In the Magazine Section of The Sunday
Star there will be reproduction in colors of
Will Grefe's witty sketch, "The Yellow Peril"
This is one of the most pleasing pictures that
has been put on the Market It is in the same
class of work as that bearing the imprint of
Christy, Gibson. Boileau and Remington, and
will make splendid picture for framing. This
is only one of the good things The Sunday
Star is giving to its subscribers. Be sure to
get copy of next Sundays Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-13

for the new Jeweled Collar
Supports and other jewelry
usually 25c.
for Jeweied Sheilene Combs
and Metal Girdle Belts:
worth up to 81
for Alice Blue and Pearl
Neck Chains of graduated
beads. Usually SOC.
n for usual IS Silk Petit
= coats - but only while
few sample garments are
for Ladies' Canton Flannel
Drawers and Soc for Fan
Night Gowns. fancy
for Winter Night Gowns
of Masonville Muslin; very
long.
b for Kimonos, long and
, short, of French flannel
tn silk ribbon border.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-13
Ponds Extract. Csc Bottles, 2 for 25c.
DR.. Charles Flesh Food soc Bottles &c

Lablache Face Powder.
Soc size. Tomorrow. ...........
Listerine. Lambert's; 500
size. Tomorrow. .........
Patey's Cold Cream. Zoe
size. Tomorrow. ...............
w oodbur Facial
Cream. 25c size. Tomorrow.
B. & p. Wrinkle Eradica-
tor, Csc size. Tomorrow. .....
Pinaud's Eau De Quinine.
$1.00 size. Tomorrow .............
Danderine Hair Tonic.
SOC size. Tomorrow. .......4..
Rubber Sponges. 25c. To-
morrow. .................. $500
all Toilet Water. Toe.
Tomorrow. .s ..i..-:........-....
Java Rice Powder, Csc
size. Tomorrow. .................
Rubber Dressing Combs.
35c size. Tom0rrow......- /.
POmpeian Massage Cream.
SEC size. Tomorrow. ............
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-13
Have You Children?

DEC for Girls 35c Quality
AaSS Fleece-lined Union Suits.
vests and pants: Boys Shirts and
Drawers; Children's Cozy Sleeping
Garments.
3CNr for Girls SOC Union Suits,
Wv in sizes 2 to IA years, and
49c for Boys Suits. In sizes 8 to 10
years. Glove-fitting ribbed gar
ments. f1eeced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-13
The Batting Order.

The following Is the batting order for to-
days game:
lphia-Hartsel, left field: Lord.
center field; Davis. first base: l.. Cross,
third base; Seybold. right field; Murphy.
second base; NJ. Cross. shortstop; Powers,
catcher: Plank pitcher.
New York-Bresnahan. catcher; Brown
right field; Donlin. center field; McGann
ffrst base; Mertes, left field: Dahlen short
stop; Deviin. third base; Gilbert second
base: McGinnity. pitcher.
Umpires-Sheridan and O'Day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-13

NJ for 19c Quality BLACK
ROS Hose; medium and heavy
ribs. for girls and boys; sizes up to
No. 10.
n6Nr for 25c Quality r b d
~ Black Stockings; sizes @ to
911a. &c to 39c for Ribbed Cash
mere Wool Hose: sizes 4 TO o, In
black, white and colors.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-07-27
MANY Deaths From Heat.

New York, Special.-While the rec
ord OF deaths and prostrations greatly
exceeded that of tuesday, there was =,
distinct dininution Wednesday in the'
temperature prevailing throughout the
eastern section Of the country Al
though the mid-daS = heat was Nvery-s
where terrific, it was broken by scat
tered thunderstorms, many Of a very'
violent character, and towards evening
the temperature fell rapidly, until NOR
NAL summer conditions were reached
In New York the highest temperatures
recorded was 95, one degree lower than
that of Tuesday, when the highest
record Of the season was reached. Phil
adelphia reported slightly higher
maximum range and in other kities tbs
highest point Tuesday was not puched,
while everywhere sharp fan was mo-
ticed, beginning early in the afternoon
Following are the maximum temperar
lures and the deaths and prostrations
from the effects Of the heat.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-07-27
Farmers Rally at Aiken.

Aiken, Special.--There will be a
meeting of the Cotton Growers Asso-
citation of Aiken county at the court
house next Saturday at II o'clock. Al!
the Aiken county clubs are invited to
attend and every citizen, no matter
what his calling may be, who is inter
ested in the prosperity Of the South,
is invited to attend and. join the as
sociation, the cost Of doing so being
only 25 cents per annum. The matter
of building a cotton warehouse in AL
ken will be discussed and it is believed
that the plans for doing so Will be
perfected. If this warehouse can be
built, it will greatly. reduce the
chances Of a repetition of the losses
recently sustained by the farmers OF
Aiken county. Other matters of vital
interest to the people will be discuss
ed. Mr.. w. w. Woolsey, president OF
the association, extends cordial in
vitation to all and hopes that every
farmer in Aiken county will be pres
ent. 1t is hoped that President jordan
and others will address the meeting.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-07-27
A Bio Scandal Developing.

Columbia, Special-The special In
vestigating committee appointed by
the last Legislature to inquire into
the finances of Greenville county, with
special regard to the supervisors Of
flee, is rapidly developing sensation
of large proportions. Following the
arrest. on Saturday as he was about
to board a train for North Carolina,
of young Arthur Speegle, son OF the
ex-supervisor, whose books are said
to show various forms Of criminal ir-
regularities, on a warrant sworn out
by Chairman Avery Patton, OF the in
vestigating committee, charging young
Speegle with obtaining money under
false pretenses by fraudulently draw
ing more salary than the act entitled
him to, Governor Hayward has receiv-
ed a request from the committee for
requisition papers for the father, Mr.
]. E. Speegle, who is at Henderson
vile, where he is said to be in dy-
ing condition. The committee did not
mention any particular charges against
]. E. Speegle. The Governor was
merely informed that the requisition
was desired in connection with the
investigation. Young Speeglc has
been released on a bond Of $1,000.
Half a dozen other arrests OF promin-
ent people are expected to follow at
Greenville this week.
A storm Of local politics has been
raging about the supervisors office for
some time. At the last election the
friends of the defeated candidate,
Walker, who was counted out in the
primary, and in whose behalf neither
the State executive committee nor the
courts would interfere, went into the
general election, after Senator Till
man had taken hand in the matter
and advised them not to do so, and
elected Walker on the Independent
ticket. SPEECHES friends claim that
the work Of the committee is largely
inspired by politics and that he will
be able to satisfactorily explain every
thing and account for all moneys. In
the meantime the committee is pro-
ceeding. to unearth things.
A liveryman called upon to explain
why he was given s1,145 for certain
job, showed his books to prove that
he had received only $34O. The COM
mittee is looking for the SS05. AMI is
also trying to find out the wherefore
Of an employe of the county receiving
pay, at $40 per month, for 10 months
in 1902 and IS months in 1904. The
committee is also trying to ficd out
why 40 bushels Of corn meal a month
was charged to the county aims house.
whereas the present supervisor only
uses Is bushels at this place; why
Blacksmith ]. Rowley Smith, son of
well-konwn politician, was paid sl.G29
for $50 pairs of shackles and how 1t
was a county physician got in $4,000
worth of services to gang Of 20 men
in the course of year.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-07-27
Living Sun-Dial.

An interesting specimen in the way
of sun dials may be seen in the gar.
dens Of Stainboro' Castle, near Barns.
ley, England. The dial here is laid out
on the fiat garden ground, the Ro
man figures and lines being formed OF
closely cropped box borderings. One
of the thickest Of yew trees cut into
exact shape forms The pin of the dial
which in the summer months is cover
ed from the ground to the apex with
thick growth Of leaves and stands
about twelve feet high. In spite of the
fact that this unique sun dial has been
growing for nearly 200 years, it is
still in excellent condition, and, more
over, compares favorably with those
of modern construction so far as its
propenslties are con
cerned. r.~;,
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-07-27
SOUTH CAROLINA CROP BULLETIN
Conditions For Past, Week as Given
Out by the Department.

Sut ny tne Department.
Columbia, S. c., July ls.-The week
ending Monday, July 18th, was slightly
cooler than normal. The temperature
extremes were a maximum Of "a at AL
lendale on the 10th, and minimum Of
IS at Greenville on the 18th and l4th.
The temperature conditions were ia
vorable. There were a number Of
damaging high winds, especially in
Greenville and neighboring counties,
accompanying thunder storms. There
was An excess Of cloudiness over the
entire State.
With an exception Of a deficiency in
the central counties where there were
numerous showers but little rain, the
precipitation for the week was copious
and In many places excessive, ranging
from one to over five inches. In the
extreme western and places in the
northeastern counties lands were wash
ed and bottom lands flooded. The rain
fall was heavy along the coast and ex-
cessive in BEAUFORT county.
Over the greater part Of the State
the numerous showers and the cloudy
weather kept the ground too wet to
work, and delayed the laying-by Of
field crops. Some fields OF corn and
cotton have again become grassy and
are in urgent need Of cultivation.
Cotton grew very fast in all sections,
but did not fruit in proportion. The
plants have generally attained normal
growth and in many places have grown
too large, but, with the exception OF
Hampton county, where the rains caus-
ed the plants to turn yellow, they have
a good, healthy color, but are soft and
sappy. There are some complaints OF
shedding squares, and Of black-root
and rust on sandy lands, and Of dam
age from insects, but on the whole
general improvement is noted. The
crops need fair weather.
Some bottom land corn was damag-
ed, otherwise there was general i'm
provement in the condition OF corn,
especially Of late paintings. Tobacco
curing is general; late tobacco made
rapid growth, but the crop promises
TO he short June rice is receiving its
first cultivation. Gardens improved.
Peas doing we'll. Peaches rotting.
Pastures have improved. Cane grow
ing we'll. Watermelons generally plen-
tiful and shipments heavy.
J. W. BAUER,
Section Director.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-07-27
Must Serve His Sentence.

The State supreme court last week
handed down a decision in TIE case
of the State against john Reeder.
charged with murder. The accused was
tried for having shot and killed How
ard Stevens in the citv OF Newte-ry On
the 18th of June, 1904. The case was
tried before James Y. Culbreth, special
Judge. and the accused was convicted
and, upon recommendation to mercy,
was given life sentence. A motion for
a new trial was overruled, and an ap-
peal was taken. The supreme court yes
terday handed down its decision sus-
tanning the lower court, and the con-
victed man will be brought to the State
prison to serve his sentence.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-07-27
Neqro BabY's Death.

Aiken. Special.-A negro boy baby
was found dead here Tuesday morning.
1t is thought that its death was caused
from i'll treatment or criminal neglect.
1t was month old and had whooplng
cough for about week. It's mother
was arrested and tried about two
weeks ago for deserting her child in
Langley. She was cleared of the
charge and forced TO bring the child
back to Aiken. A coroner's inquest
will be held here, at which it will be
decided whether the child came to its
death by foul play or from natural
causes.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-07-27
Lessor OF Memorial Day.

It is well that on one day in the
wear the high example of the Union
soldier should be held up before our
people. Love of country consists in
service rather than in profession.
Public good must ever be preferred
to private good. And surely when SO
many Americans were willing to give
all that they had for the country, We OF
to-day ought at least to be willing to
forego mere personal advantage when
it can only be won at the expense OF
the land which we all love. This is
the lesson of Memorial day, and It is
c-s that we greatly need e learn. !
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-07-27
Spartanburg Postoff:ce.

Spartanburg, Special. - There Is
much interest being taken by local
contractors in the Federal building
which will be erected in this city and
which will cost 100000. The sealed
bids viii be opened by the government
architect, James Knox Taylor, on July
Goth. and The contract awarded. So
far there have been 16 bids submitted
and these come from all over the
country. this city included. One bid
is from New York. another from Wash
ing;on. still another from Richmond,
one from Greensboro on efrom Green
vile. and so on. The plans and speci-
fications call for a modern postofflcc
building, one story, with basement"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-07-27
Tragedy at Rome, Georgia.

Rome, Ca, Special.-George Wright,
city passenger and ticket agent here
for the Southern Railway, was shot
and killed by Vince T. Sanford. San.
ford refuses to talk and the cause o.
the tragedy is not known.
Mrs. Wright is prostrated. She was
i'll yesterday and the killing OF her
husband, it is feared, will cause heS
death. The grand jury, which naa
been in session, returned a true DID
charging murder to Sanford.
Acting under advice of his attorneys
Sanford continues silent. The oniy
statement he has made is: He mas
ruined my home and have killed NM.
I would do the same thing again.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-07-27
ORDER CLEAN
Statistical Department WIN
Thorough Reorganization ]
HAYS TAKES CHARGE or BuRfa
Assistant Secretary Of Agriculture
Given a Free Hand to Cleanse ttte
Bureau Of Statistics Of the .sti0R1
Left by the Cotton Leak Scandal.

Washington, Special.-Assistant Sec-y
retary Of Agriculture Willet N.AFIays
has taken hold Of the affairs the
Bureau Of Statistics. with Instructions
from Secretary Wilson, approved By
President Roosevelt, to cleanse the bu-
reau Of the stigma left by the cotton
leak scandal. His authority is unlim-s
tied. He has been told that he may
have whatever clerical force he needs
and il there are any employees whose
services he thinks should be dispensed
with, they will be discharged. II Is.
regarded as extremely likely there Win
be a complete reorganization Of thA
force employed in the statistical de-
partment as we'll as a thorough res
vision of the orders governing the
monthly crop reports, the latter hav>
ing already been outlined in circular
issued by Secretary Wilson. In that
regard Secretary Wilson said that
hereafter If there are accusations,
against the integrity Of the bureau Il
must be directed against himself Or
Assistant Secretary Hays, as he has
no intention of allowing any other
person access to information that
might be used In stoca hing. n
Mr.. Hays probably VI IN charge;
of the bureau until aftSa Bngress ~.
sembles, as it is believed tNat compe7'
tent man to take the place Of Mr.. Hyde
who resigned recently as chief stattg~
tician cannot be had for the salary pain
by the government, $4,000 q year. Con-
gress will be asked to increase the SAL
ary and it is the intention Of Secretary
Wilson to place in charge Of the ohlce3
a man whose ability has been estab-
lished, but one who has no connectio3<
with statistical bureaus attached foz
stock brokerage Offices. Whoever ~
appointed will first be approved by the:
President. 80
A rumor has been circulated that
when Congress assemblies a moverepfa
will be started to have the crop gath
ering bureaus transferred to the De-
partment of Commerce and Labor IN
order to insure more complete sreor
ganization. Senator Dolliver, Of Iowa
a warm personal friend OF Secret1fy
Wilson. is slated for the chairmanehips
of the Senate committee on agric--..dres
He has made study Of the methods,
of crop reporting and 1t Is known that
he is opposed unalterably to any change.
Of the character suggested. <<