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Evening star., 1905-08-15
MARTHA RODGERS MYSTERY.
Colored Boys Attack Mrs. Ellen Ed
ward

There must be something accomplished
in this matter" said Sergt. Anderson to the
members of his command who went
duty from the Anacostia police station this
morning, referring to the case of the col
ored woman, Martha Rodgers, who disap-
peared from the home of her sister week
ago last Sunday.
After roll call the sergeant went off in
the direction of the Fort Stanton woods to
take a hand in the search. If the woman
is dead, the sergeant thinks. her body
should be found, and if she is alive she
should be sent to the asylum or restored to
her relatives. The woods have been thor
oughly searched, as heretofore stated in
The Star, and members of the searching
party feel confident that she is not there.
Such was also the opinion of the searchers
who went through a big piece of woods
searching for Irving Ford several years
ago, and afterward learned that he was
hiding in hollow tree, looking at them
while they were looking for him.
Yesterday afternoon a party OF colored
boys, who were searching the woods near
the old fort came upon Mrs Ellen Edwards,
a respected white resident OF Anacostia,
and grabbed her. Mrs. Edwards conducts
a dairy Jefferson street and was in the
woods watching her cows yesterday when
the boys found her. One of the more ex-
cited boys. who was thinking more of the
reward offered for Martha Rodgers than
anything else, did not stop to investigate,
but grabbed Mrs. Edwards and called upon
his companions to assist him. The woman
had no idea Of submitting to any such in
dignity and proceeded to pound the boy
with a stick. There was brief tussle and
the colored boy desisted when he heard
Mrs. Edwards call for her son. When Mrs.
Edwards reached the plant of the Anacos-
tia Brick Company she was greatly excited
and suffering slight pain. Her arm had
been wrenched and she was suffering from
slight shock. The police We're notified, and
&c hnfr fr,tn fior 10 th4 al
boy. Mrs. Edwards called upon DIR. Pyles
and had him prescribe for her.
Evening star., 1905-08-15

The following deaths were reported to the
health office during the past twenty-four
hours:
Infant Of John and Annie Brooks, i day.
1905 2Sth street northwest.
Cornelius Burns, II months, 1917 9th
street northwest.
Samuel Butler so years, Washington Asy-
lum Hospital.
Mary E. Ford, 5 months, Hope avenue
southeast.
William w. Goddard, 67 years. 1880 11th
street northwest
Celena Herbert, SO years. 425 Ridge street
northwest.
Asylum Hospital.
Kate johnson, Is years, 944 Shows court
northwest
Thomas johnson, months, st. AIMS In
fant Asylum.
northwest.
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Temporarily in Asylum.

The father of Fenton Bower, the man who
was found wandering aimlessly through tho
woods at Congress Heights Sunday by
Policeman Joseph Farmer of the Anacostla
force, has been communicated with, and
has promised to come on Immediately to
take charge of him. Bower would make
but few statements concerning himself. and
1t was believed he was insane. From some
papers in his possession 1t was learned he
has relatives living in Ithaca, y. Y. and
department with the result stated. In the
meantime. following examination by the
police surgeons, Bower was yesterday tenn
porarily committed to the Hospital for the
Insane.
Evening star., 1905-08-15
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued TO the
following:
Thomas Edward Langley and Mary
Joseph Hodges.
John James and Virginia Burrell.
Frederick G. Berger, jr., and Elizabeth
M. Williamson.
Reniamtn B. Vincent and Roslna NJ.
Huck.
William T. Dixon and Nellie F. Hender-
son.
Pierre Taulelle of this city and Nora T..
Carter of Staunton, Va.
George p. Crawford and Maud B. Chat
ham, both of Roanoke, Va.
Thomas B. Wright of Charles county,
Md, and Nettie NJ. Atwell Of Westmore-
land county, Va.
Evening star., 1905-08-15

John L. Marsden months. 400 street,
northeast. 4
Margaret Mooney. 6s years. Providence
Hospital 4
Hope Morris. months, 1920 4th street
northwest.
Henry b McPhane 1 month, 1928 Irving
place northeast.
Theodore Payton. 16 years. Potomac river.
Samuel Scott, II years, 625 Goat alley.
Adelhert B. Simons. ca years, I21 Massa-
chusetts avenue northeast
Harry Smithson. months. 2iS Sd street
northwest
Louise Stenart, IL months, 1880 4th street
northwest
Jamie Taylor. SIS years. 22aS Pliers court.
Lucy White, 3ta months. st. AIMS Infant
Asylum.
Evening star., 1905-08-15
Robbed Schooner Cabin.

The cabin of the schooner Levin ]. Mar.
vel of Bethel. Del, which is unloading
cargo of lumber at the 1lth street wharf.
was broken into some time last night and
a quantity of clothing and watch. the
property of the steward of the vessel. were
taken by the thieves. A report of the rob-
berry was made to the harbor police precinct
by the master of the vessel The total value
of the stolen goods Is about S25.
Evening star., 1905-08-15
German Orphan Asylum.

The monthly meeting Of the directors of
the German Orphan Asylum. on Good Hope
road in the suburbs Of Anacostia, was held
yesterday afternoon, with President Fred.
Imhoff in the chair. The directors made
arrangements for the annual Labor day
picnic for the orphans which. 1t was stated,
will be held under the auspices of the
Ladies' Aid Society.
Evening star., 1905-08-15
WEATHER UNFAvoRABLE.
No observations Taken in Washington
Of Moons Eclipse,

Weather conditions here were unfavorable
last night for observing the partial eclipse
of the moon, for witnessing which prepara-
tions had been made in different parts of
the world. 1t was cloudy most of the
night. Only at infrequent intervals was
the moon visible, and then it was covered
with a thick haze which rendered observa-
tions unsatisfactory. No observations were
taken at the United States naval observa-
tory
Evening star., 1905-08-15
Sent to Reform School.

John E. Mason. fourteen years old, was
before Judge O'Neal in the Juvenile court
yesterday charged with the larceny of two
watches In view of his past criminal rec
ord shown by the Yecords of the court, he
was sent to the reform school.
Evening star., 1905-08-15
MARRIED.

CARROLL-CASSELL. On August 4, 1905, at st.
Patrick's Church, Baltimore, Nd; by Rev;
CLARA V. CASSELL, both of Washington,
d, c.
Evening star., 1905-08-15

Careful Housewives always use Burnetts
Vanilla because no state pure food commis-
sion has ever questioned its absolute purity.
advertisement.
Evening star., 1905-08-15

Mrs E. NJ. Thomas left today for
Paeonian Springs, Va, for an extended
stay with her daughter, Mrs. Howard Fisk,
who is summering at the springs.
Evening star., 1905-08-15

F. w Bergman of Suitland, Md, and Au-
gust Brinkman of the Washington Tobacco
Company start tomorrow on the North Ger
man Lloyd steamer Breslan on trip tC
Europe.
Evening star., 1905-08-15

Mrs j. A. Browne of 1641 32d street
northwest, with her-son and daughter, is
spending three weeks at Atlantic City.
Evening star., 1905-08-15

Mrs Henry A. Bester of Hagerstown,
Md, a delegate to the florists convention,
is spending a few days in Washington, the
guest of Mrs. M. E. Kayhoe of 1916 9Th
street.
Evening star., 1905-08-15
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
SENATOR AND MRS. HALE EN-
TERTAIN FOR THE FAIRBANKS.
The Chaffees Off to Visit the Grants
Timely Personal
Notes. ,..

The Vice President and Mrs Fairbanks
arrived yesterday from Bar Harbor and
were the guests of Senator and Mrs. Hale
during the day. Yesterday afternoon they
were given reception at THE Pines" the
summer home of Senator Hale when Gov
William T. Cobb and Mrs Cobb We're
among the guests. Last evening a dinner
party was given by Senator Hale
Evening star., 1905-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. S. Sewall Cissel and daugh-
ter Eloise have gone for trip to Virginia
Beach, Va.
Evening star., 1905-08-15

Lieut. Gen. Chaffee and Mrs Chaffee will
go to Governors Island today. where they
are to be the guests of Brig. Gen. Grant
and Mrs. Grant. They are booked TO sail
for England Saturday.
Evening star., 1905-08-15

Mrs. John Robertson of G Sth street south
east left yesterday for Fauquer county,
Va, for stay of several weeks.
Evening star., 1905-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Wiegman wish to an
nounce the marriage of their daughter
Louise c., to Louis R. Diehl, August 10
1905, at Rockville, Md.
Evening star., 1905-08-15

Miss Esther Dodge of this city, whose
engagement to Mr.. Charles Y. Freeman was
announced recently, is visiting Mr.. Free
mans parents, DIR. and Mrs James Free
man, in Chicago. Miss Dodge is the
daughter of Mr.. W. c. D. Dodge of Wash.
ington.
Evening star., 1905-08-15

Miss NJ. c. Meininger of 1S45 14th street
has gone to Atlantic City for two weeks.
Evening star., 1905-08-15

Mr.. Robert w Burroughs left Saturday
for three weeks visit to his home in Cat
tarauguS N Y
Evening star., 1905-08-15

Mrs. O'Mara and daughters of l street will
spend the remainder of August at Nara
gansett Pier. Miss O'Mara, before return
ing to the city, will be the guest of relatives
In New York
Evening star., 1905-08-15

Miss Elizabeth Carney, who will be mar
rled next Thursday to Capt. Charles Taylor.
Y. 5. NJ. C., is entertaining her bridesmaids
at a anti-nuptial house party at her home
In Churchland. Va. Those enjoying Miss
Carney's hospitality are: Miss Blanchard
and Miss Laura Spencer of Columbus. Ca f;
Miss Alice Farmer of Frankfort. Ky: Miss
Francis Wait of Knoxville Tenn Miss May
Bruce and Miss Wise of Churchland Va
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-30
CHANGE BURLINGTON
DIVISION BOUNDARY
Cut of Portion of Main Line from the
GaIesburg DiVision-SmaII Ad-
ditIon Is Made.

Announcement has been made of the
change in the boundaries of the c., b.
& O. divisions. The change results in
cutting off large portion of the main
line from the GaIesburg division. which
includes Rock Island, and annexing it
To the Aurora and the Ottumwa diyi-
sions. Formerly the Galesburg divi-
sion included the main line from Gales
burg to Burlington. Hereafter the
main line from Clyde to the Galcsburg
yard limit will be part of the Aurora
division. and the main line from the
yard limit to Burlington a part of the
Ottumwa division. Following is the
official description of the new Gales
burg MISUNDERSTANDING station. from
Galesburg to Quincy; Galesburg to
Peoria; Galva to Gladstone; Buda to
Rushvile: Galesburg TO Savanna;
Barstow to East Clinton, via Daven-
port: Denrock to Sterling; Fenton 10
Thompson.
The district between Denrock and
Sterling is the only addition in the
new Galesburg division, and this is tax
en- from the Aurora division.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-30
WORK is RESUMED
Structural Iron Arrives for Aque-
ducts of Hennepin Canal
at Green River.
BIG GANGS ARE EMPLOYED
Capt. L. L. Wheeler Promoted to Have
Full Charge of the Con-
struction.

Work has been resumed on the Hen
nepin canal and feeder A large ship
ment of structural iron work has ar
rived and big gangs of men have begun
placing it on the aqueduct of the feed
er across Green river, also on the
aqueduct at Green River Station on the
main line of the new waterway.
The iron had been delayed in ship
ment for some time, causing a general
shut down of the work all along the
line during the last few weeks No
more delays are looked for until the
entire canal and feeders are completed.
Busy with Plans.
While things have been at a stand
still outside, the Office force has heen
busy, and the plans and specification
for the new government building have
been completed The work was sent
to the Chicago office with recommends
ton that the work be advertised for
contract If there Is no change made
in the plans it will not be long till
work will be begun on the building on
the north end of the feeder
Capt l.. l.. Wheeler has recently
been promoted and is now in full
charge of the work on the main line
of the canal as well as the feeder. He
is not feeling very jubilant over the
promotion, for ii was not accompanied
by any increase in salary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-30
REMAINS LAID
TO REST HERE
Ceremonies for Wife of First Mayor of
Rock IsIand-Party Arrives in
Special Car.

The funeral rites over the remains
of the late Mrs. Martha Barrett. who
died at her home in Chicago Tuesday
were held in Chippiannock cemetery
this morning. the party leaving the
Rock Island station at O'Clock The
pail bearers were Phil Mitchell, +. II
Guyer, David Don, Charles Case, F. B
Halves, and David Noftsker
Rev. D. l. McNary, of the United
Presbyterian church made few re
marks at the grave. which was beside
the place where the remains of her
husband, the first mayor of Rock Isl
and, lie. The ceremonies were brief
a funeral service having been held al
the late home in Chicago yesterday.
The funeral party arrived at
o'clock in the private car of Marvin
Hughitt and returned at 1855 this af-
ternoon. In the party were Mr. and
Mrs. Marvin Hughitt and daughters,
Mrs. c. L. Frost and Mrs A l.. Grang-
er: Miss Z. C. Barrett, the daughter
with whom Mrs. Barrett was living;
Mrs H. ID. Post. granddaughter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-30

ed their plans as yet The camp is
open to visitors at all times during the
summer. and each year is proving
more popular with the young men OF
the central west.
First Course Concluded.
The first of the courses at the sum-
mer session of the Y NJ C. A Institute
and Training school at Lake Geneva,
Wis. has just been concluded. This
conference and institute was for stud
ent workers, and was a great success.
The next session, which continues
from July TO July IS. will be for
physical directors and secretaries.
From July 2S to Aug. 3. the conference
and institute for boys and boys work
ers will be held This is the main fea-
ture of the summer session. being an
entirely new department in the middle
west. The Volunteer Workers, city,
town. railway, and industrial associa-
ton conference will be held from Aug.
4 TO Aug Is, and will be followed by
the sessions of the Y NJ c. A. city
Workers conference and institute.
This will conclude the summers ses-
sion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-30
TO LAKE Geneva
Christian Association Men Attend
the Summer Con-
ference.
BOYS SESSION NEW FEATURE
Several from Here Will Attend Meet
ing of Volunteer Workers-Earl
Leaves July 5.

E c. Earl. physical director of the
Y. NJ. c A. leaves July >. TO attend
the physical directors and secretaries
conference, at Lake Geneva, and will
remain until July 2S General Secre-
tary L. L. Mcdonald will attend the
boys conference. and also the Nolun-
teer Workers meetings. He leaves
July Is, and viii be out of the city I'M
til Aug. IL a number of young men
of the local association are contem-
plating attending the meeting for vol
unteer workers. but have not complet-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-30
DEDICATED TO PRESS CLUB
chiadarelIi Writing March to Be Play
ed First July 10.

Manfredi Chiaffarelli, leader Of the
famous Italian band which appears in
Davenport at Schuetzen park during
the week beginning July 8, is writing
a new march which viii be dedicated
10 the Tri-City Press club. II Will be
PLAYED for the first time the evening of
July 10. when il is planned to have the
club present as invited guests An Is
peeially fine program is being prepar-
cd for this evening. Master John Van
Patten swiney. the boy soprano. be
ing engaged to appear. The press club
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-30

No need to fear sudden attacks of
cholera infantum, dyscntery, diar-
rhoea, or summer complaint. if you
have DR.. Fowler's Extract of Wild
Strawberry in the medicine chest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-30
SOAP.

SOAP.
00a cakes WTistley's celebra-
ted Palm Bath soap, n
Saturday sale price .... Dc
See our big fireworks display
in our annex. 1907 Second ave
nue.. We have the goods and the
prices are very low.
Big assortment Of canes just
received.
Snake nest. per box,
Saturday OC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-30

July accidents recorded. The bullet
lodged in his leg. but was taken out,
and he is getting along all right. The
boy is about s years of age and was
playing with a son of w. ID. Weaver. =
neighbor. who is about the same age.
and the pistol that discharged the bull
let was i'm the hands of his playmate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-30
FouLAROs.

FOOLHNOS-
! Geo yards new foulards. Just
opened. wide range Of colors
and patterns. pretty designs and
finished just like silk, we viii
sell for Saturday. one r0I
day only .....-.. IE2C
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-30

will meet on that evening and dine to-
gether.
The Chiaffarelli band will render
several numbers i'm this city the morn
ing of July 10. permission having been
granted to occupy the band stand in
Spencer square. Following this there
will be a free street parade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-30

Energy all gone? Headache? Stom-
ach out of order? Simply a case Of
torpid liver. Burdock Blood Bitters
will make n new man or woman OF
you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-30
VOILES.
MULLS.

MULLS.
Fine lace and satin stripe Per
sian mulls and tissues. white
ground. embroidered ia bne.
green and black. dots and figur-
ed, formerly sold at soc. just half
price Saturday. mr.
1T ....--. .-..... W
Mohair lustrc and embroidered
voiles. % inches wide. in neat
checks, fine combination of har-
monious Colors. elegant wash
fabrics, Saturday price IN
for, per yard ....... ISC
Extra batiste. extra fine quality
imported batiste. full SO inches
wide. IN navy blue, black aud
tan. for this Saturday M
sale, only, yard .....-.... OSC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-30
GEORGE GOTTLlEB
SHOT IN THE LEG
First of the Fourth of July Accidents
Recorded - Penn Tank Team
Runs Away at Noon.

George Gottlieb. son of Simon Colt
lieb, 535 Twenty-first street, was acct
dentally shot late yesterday afternoon,
this being one OF the first Fourth of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-10
STEWART PROSPECTING
NEVADA SENATOR IS WOoING
TICKLE FORTUNE AGAIN.
Has Given Himself Five Years in
Which to Get Rich at
Bull Frog.

Ex-senator Stewart will not re-enter poll
tics He is too busy getting rich. He has
given himself five years In which to make
a fortune at Bull Frog and after that plans
to take his wife and her little daughter on
a journey around the world.
He was only too glad to get out of public
life and he is too wise to want to get back.
He left Washington with the exuberance OF
boy let loose from school and having al
ready ordered a sheepherder's wagon,
bought team of mules soon as he
struck Nevada and made round of the
gold camps. to select a permanent location.
His original plans were to practice law at
Tonapah, but plague having developed
there owing to insanitary conditions. which
have since been remeded. he decided In ia
vor of the newest and therefore cleanest
camp. Bull Frog" where he lat once pro-
ceeded to practice law in a tent. He soon
built and moved into a substantial office
with rooms enough to shelve his splendid
library, and he had associated with him as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-10

VIII render them capable and valuable citi-
zens of this community. At the same time
congratulations ought not to be for the
prize winners alone. All of the children
who have participated in the playground
contests in every section of the city must
also appreciate the fact that their welfare
Is matter of municipal concern. When 1
was boy we had no public Fairgrounds
We played ball and spun our tops upon the
street or the nearest vacant lot, and were
happy If we did not get into trouble with
the police. The modern playground Is the
outcome of the broad and liberal interest
of progressive citizens aided by the gov
eminent. in the development of the young,
and it must result in raising the standard
Of good citizenship.
conducted, fairly contested and goriously
won.
II believe in these Fairgrounds for the
children. for not only do they afford pleas
ure but they give the children something to
do. They diminish the number OF Idle
hands. which always mischievous
hands. In this regard. the playground
has practical value. while the friendly
contests which we have seen come to de-
lightful conclusion this afternoon strength
en- the physical frame and stimulate the
health Of the young.
Il am glad OF this opportunity to bear
grateful testimony to the labors OF those
who have contributed to the development
OF these public Fairgrounds and to thank
them for their splendid devotion. They
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-10
Contests Were Exciting,
CONDITIONS IN MANCHURIA.
Boom In Land Values and Advance in
Prices,

Consul General Sammons. at Niuchwang.
Manchuria, calls attention to prevailing
cor dtions in that much-talked-of country
I'm an interesting report. He says:
Ever since the Japanese-Chinese war
prices in Manchuria have been advancing.
In land there has been BOOM Small
tracts that were purchased a few years ago
for small sums are now being disposed of at
Shall fortunes. Desirable tracts in the for
e!gn settlement sell as high $500 and
5000 gold per acre. These extraordinary
prices have not been permanently estab-
hshed. and 1t Is felt that after the war Is
over there will be a gradual falling of in
land values and rentals.
Following are some comparisons in land
values in gold per square foot. These fig
ures show decline In values following the
Boxer troubles and continuing until the
japanese got the upper hand-19G2, 81. 15;
1905, rs cents; 1904, 60 cents; 1908. So. 49,
These very conservative quotations
from parcels of land in the foreign settle
ment. An indication OF the rise In prices
can be had from the fact that a parcel of
good residence building land which was
bought for S. 100 gold three years ago was
recently sold for SIS. 400 gold. The advance
in prices has been very marked during the
present year (l905). particularly after the
battle of Mukden.
Unreasonable rents are asked and usual
ly secured. The demand sets the price, and
the demand far exceeds the supply. One OF
the oldest foreign residents Of Niuchwang
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-10
Railroad Development in Peru.

According to Les Annales DiplomatiQues
ct Consulaires Of August 8. two great par
allel movements Indicative OF progress are
on in Peru at the present time. The one Is
commercial, the other auxiliary to COM
merce, manufactures, agriculture and min
Ing. They are said to be remarkable move
ments for railroad development and COM
mercial expansion. In 1896 Peru's imports
amounted to about $40 900 900; in 1903 they
had increased to s3S,OOoOO0. Great Britain
ranks first in the list Of countries from
which Peru imports. with about S16,0000O0
in 1908; the United States follows with
about S53O0,OO0; Germany. S4.000,0Oo;
France, 81, 100000; Belgium, ST60.000.
THE exports went UP also. but by no
such bounds as the wealth of Peru would
warrant" says Les Annales. They
amounted to $40, 100000 II Peru Is doing
all this. If she is to build railroads and to
expand along industrial and commercial
lines. she will want many Of the machines,
tools, implements etc., that have helped
the United States In its marvellous work
along the same lines
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-10

has been paying q nominal rental for years,
$l7 gold per month, for a small one-story
hCcse. This summer an enterprisinR Japa-
nese merchant offered $500 gold per month
Tor the premises. A Japanese shipping firm
loo sted on the 'bund.' is paying at the rate
OF over 500 gold per month for a very or
binary double office and storeroom build
Ing, about 40 by 100 feet. and ground space
IN the rear, which for the past ten years
did not net the>owner $25 gold per month
The cause Of abnormal advances In land
values and rentals Is DUE of course, to the
influx Of Japanese merchants. Besides, the
wsr has, directly or indirectly, much to do
with prevailing conditions There is a con-
gestion OF Japanese merchants as well as
OF goods from practically all nations at
Niuchwang. The Japanese consul at Niu-
chwang has advised many Of his country
men not to come to Niuchwang or Man
churia at this time, but nevertheless the in
hux continues"