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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS.
New Marshal and District Attorney in
Washington.

The President today appointed George H.
Baker United States marshal, and A.
George Avery, District attorney for the
new eastern district of the state of Wash
ington. Some weeks ago Senators An
keny and Piles joined in recommending Mr.
Baker for the n:arshalship and Joseph B.
Lindsey for the attorneyship, but before
the appointments could be made charges
were preferred against both men. Baker
lives in Goldendale, Wash, and was form
erly the Washington member of the repub-
lican national committee Lindsleys home
is in Spokane.
Special Agent Ramsey of the Department
of Justice was sent out to the state of
Washington to investigate the charges, with
the result that both candidates were ex-
onerated. The President, however. decided
that Mr.. Lindsey was too young man for
the Office of district attorney, being under
thirty, and lacking, 1t is said. in the requi-
site legal experience to fit him for the Of
flee. Senators Ankeny and Piles then de-
cided on A. George Avery of Spokane, and
the President agreed to the appointment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
THE HOOKER INQUIRY
INTERESTING PHASE OF INvEsTI-
CATION A1aLBANY.

ALBANY, N. Y, ALL H.EThe attitude
of congressman with relation to appoint
nlents in post offices was the subject of
the testimony of RePresentstive George
N Southwick of Albany all the Hooker
investigation before. the assembly jul
dietary committee this morning. Mr..
Southwick said that prior to 1901 1t was
the custom of congressman to keep watch
of post offices that were about to go into
the free delivery system. bringing with
it civil service examinations, to secure
appointments before the change was
made, and then to transfer the new ap-
pointees to the classified service.
This was a common method of evading
the spirit of the civil service law" he
said. The national commission had pro-
tested against this loophole, but it eX-
listed until the President took hold of it
| in 1901"
Counsel for Justice Hooker read a re-
port of the national civil service COM
mission, which stated that 1873 appoint
ments were made without civil service
examination prior to 1901, at which time
| the President stopped the practice. These
1873 cases were appointed to one post
office and transferred to another, thus
evading the civil service law. A large
number of letters from the civil service
commission to the postal officials, pro-
testing against this practice, were also
read.
New Phases Brought to Light.
An entirely new phase of the Fredonia
post office case was brought to light,
when Edwin w. Easton, clerk in the
post office, appointed in March, 1899, took
the stand. Mr.. Conan, counsel for the
committee presented six pay rolls COM
mencing in March, 1902, and ending lin
June, 1908, containing, the names of
Frank P. Ball and Maurice Hooker. Mr..
Easton declared that when he signed the
pay rolls the names of BAH and Hooker
were not on them. Balls name was never
on the pay rolls but once when he Gas
toni signed them, the witness said. That
was one time when Mr.. Moore was post
master. He overpaid the employees, and
the roll came back from Washington all
made out, with Balls name on it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
MONEY FOR CANAL WORK.
Issue of Bonds Will Not Be Needed for
Year or Two.

The authority given by Congress for ont
issue of s13j.000,O00 2 per cent bonds for
the construction of the Panama canal has
not been put to use by Secretary Shaw, and
1t is not contemplated that there will be
any necessity for issuing bonds for the
canal for at least a year, and possibly two
years. The funds on hand from the appro-
priation of S10,000,000, made by Congress
will be sufficient to carry on the work for a
long time. In the act making provision for
the canal bonds Congress failed to make
the bonds attractive to national banks as
a basis for circulation, and this is to be
remedied before the bonds are put on the
market 1t Is the intention of Congress to
provide that national bank circulation,
based upon these bonds. will be required
to pay but one-half of l per cent, the same
as per cent bonds now outstanding. The
proposed amendment was talked over at the
recent session of Congress- but as there was
no hurry about putting the canal bonds on
sale nothing was done. At the regular
session next winter amendment will
probably go through.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
WOMEN WHO OWN PROPERTY.
Possess Third of Realty in Business
Section of California City.
From the Los Angeles Times.

From the Los Angeles Times.
you may think it startling statement"
said a prominent dealer in real estate,
when tell you that fully one-third of the
real estate in this city is owned by women.
In that book yonder," pointing to huge
volume the desk, lis a complete list of
all the property within the city limits. Just
run your eye over its pages If you doubt
the truth of what 1 say"
Sure enough! The pages fairly bristled
with feminine names. MARY" ELIZA
BETH Caroline" etc. Illuminated the text
from cover to cover of the big book. Fur
ther investigation revealed the fact that
some of the choicest business property
much of it. indeed-belongedj to, women.
The Merchant and Manufacturers Asso-
citation has just made out list of property
owners in the downtown section. In this
list the names of nearly 800 women appear,
some of them several times, indicating as
many pieces of property. These women are
not simply holding this valuable real es-
tate in their names, as matter of family
arrangement, but are the absolute and
independent owners of the property as
sessed to them in this choice district of the
city. Many of them are widows, some of
them are single women, but all are bona
fide owners. rs i39F@
Some of this property has remained in the
same hands for years. owned by women
who have inherited it, and who have been
content to simply wait and watch their for
tunes grow, serene in the faith that "all
Things come to him who waits'-and any
one fortunate enough to own d few feet of
land anywhere in this section could well
afford to wait
Other women. energetic and full of bust
ness push. have been strong In the belief
that fortunes come quicker to those who
hustle while they wait Accordingly they
have hustled and have turned their
holdings over and over, buying and selling.
holding on and letting go--in short. have
kept their nest egg rolling until, like the
boys snow ball, it has increased to enormous
proportions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Directors of Board of Trade.

Announcement has been made to the
board of directors of the Washington
Board of Trade of the death of Major
Henry L. Biscoe a prominent member of
the board and chairman of the executive
committee. and a committee on resolutions
was appointed.
A large number of police superintendents.
comprising the International Association,
will visit the city next month, and the
president of the board was authorized to
confer with the District Commissioners and
suggest the appointment of citizens COM
mittee to arrange for the entertainment of
the visitors.
Upon approval of the membership COM
mittee. the following were elected men,
bers of the Washington Board of Trade:
Messrs. Brandenburg Brandenburg, S.
M. Frazier, Scott c. Bone and ]. Selwin
TAFT.
The annual shad bake will be given next
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
HINTS TO NEWSPAPER WRITERS.
Don't Think that Noah Webster Was
the Whole Thing in Words

From the South Bend Tribune.
Invariably write on both sides of the
sheet. The printer is always happy when
you do this. 1t keeps him from swearing
Never write plainly. 1t would give the
printer heart disease and the coroner might
hold you responsible for his death.
If you cannot spell a word leave it to
the printer. He has plenty of time to con-
suit the dictionary, whereas your time may
be very valuable.
Never forget to close a death notice by
extending your sympathy to the family. 1t
looks well in print, and then you may not
have time to write a personal letter of con-
dolence.
Make as many flourshes as possible in
your writing. If there is one thing a real
printer loves it is to wrestle with iourishes.
Always wait until the last minute before
turning in your copy. Everybody about
a newspaper office has time to enjoy a
rush at the final moment
Never get to the office any earlier than
you have to. The publishers always de-
light to see you come in late
Never fail to prefix Hon" to a man S
name whenever possible. He may not de-
serve it, but it will make him feel that
he really is somebody.
Remember that in any elopement the man
Is always gay Lothario-''
Don't fail to keep in your vocabulary
such words as ''Sundayed," ''Tuesdayed,"
"Fridayed," .summered," "wintered," ''au-
tuned, !" failed '.springed' and the like.
How much better it looks to say Bill
Jones of Podunk Sundayed in our town, !"
than to make 1t William Jones of Podunk
spent Sunday here" Don't forget that
Webster was not the whole thing in the
word business.
Use the hardest lead pencil you can find.
or buy. The fainter your writing the more
time required to decipher it, and news
paper offices have time to burn.
Never say a good word for the admins
tration, unless it is of your politics, then
never say bad word.
Use ''picknicked and ''picknickers" as
often as possible. PuriStS may not sanction
them, but what do you care for purists?
Always get down on your knees to the
politicians of your party. They like 1t
and it makes no difference If your trousers
do become baggy IL the politicians can
only be pleased.
Remember that although you may put
UP the money and furnish the brains to
run your paper it really belongs to the peo-
pie and that each one Of them has per-
feet right to tell you just how your paper
ought to be conducted. You have no rights
and must not make the mistake of thinking
so.
When referring to boy or girl always
prefix young. II you didn't some people
might think the boy or girl was old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
DEATH OF W. F. RODRICK
SECRETARY OF BOARD OF EDUCA-
TON PASSES AWAY.

Walter F. Rodrick, for nearly four years
secretary to the board of education, died
at his home, Isl Kentucky avenue south
east, at S:15 O'Clock last evening of phlebi-
tbs, or rheumatic affection of the heart. He
had been i'll for some time, but his death
came as a shock to his relatives and asso-
ciates of the public school management
Mr.. Rodrick had resided in the District
for twenty-five years. having come here to
enter the government printing office from
his native town in Frederick county, nd,
where he learned the printing trade. From
the time he came here he was a prominent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Wife Beaten Fined $50.

Because Sarah Jordan, his wife, refused q
request that John Jordan made upon her,
the husband tried by forcible means to en-
force submission. according to evidence pro-
duced in Police Court this morning before
Judge Scott.
On the charge of assault Jordan was ar
rested by Policeman r. 8. Carroll Mrs.
Jordan related a pitiable story, regarding
the attacks made upon her by her husband,
The court was convinced of the wife beat
ing, and the prisoner was fined $780,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Policeman to Be Removed.

Spencer Roberts, private on the police
force and attached to the ninth precinct,
will be removed from the force tomor-
row upon orders approved today by the
Commissioners Roberts has been on the
force only since July. 1908. but has been
before the trial board four times. The
last charge, and the one upon which he
was dismissed. alleged that he had pro-
cured and drank while on duty 9 bucket
OF beer and half pint OF whisky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06

OF sixty-eight samples of sausages ex-
amined by the government analyst at Mel
bourne Australia. not one was found UNI
adulterated. In the so-cRlled pork sausage
not particle OF pork could be discovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
She Knew.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Huh" snorted the boarder who was tenn
porarily out OF employment, more stories
from Port Arthur. There's nothing In these
idle rumors' .
'arrue," replied Mrs. Eafvem, meaningiy.
idle roomers seldom pay their board
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06

that more fishermen were drowned from
the custom Of wearing long boots than
by ali the stoems.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06

member of Wesley Methodist Episcopal
Chapel, corner of 9Th and F streets north
west.
For the past thirteen years he was re-
cording steward of the church, and in that
capacity helped to bring the affairs of the
congregation to their present state of
prOsperity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
S9.75-Young Mems Suits.

Blue serge-black thibct
and fancy worStcd and chev-
iots-double and single
breasted-cut on the newest
spring modelS-coatS are
broad Shouldered-full back
and long with vent in back
trousers are full at hips
small at bottomS-witn
belt loops-Some have cuff
bottoms. Sizes 81 to 50, 20
fit Young men from Is :"
20 years OF age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Hazing and Civilization.
From the Baltimore Sun.

From the Baltimore Sun.
How imperfect is our civilization is illus
trated by the continuance OF the practice
of hazing and the unwilllngness OF boards
of trustees. faculties, grand juries. police
courts and policemen to stamp it out That
college boys should be barbarous Is not so
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Young Mems Suits, S7.45.

These suits come in blue
serge. black thibet and fancy
mixtures, in either single or
double-brcaSted. Sizes II TO
80. to fit Young men from IS
to 20 years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Funeral Saturday Morning.

Funeral services will be held over his
remains Saturday morning at 10 o'clock
from his late residence, under the direc-
ton of Rev. Dr. w. M. Ferguson, pastor
of Wesley Chapel The pallbearers will be
Messrs. w. T. Galliher, L. Y. Ellis, J. O.
Schuckers, A. T. Stewart, J. w. Duvall and
John S.. Barker. Interment will be made
in Congressional cemetery and the serv-
ices at the grave will be private.
Mr.. Rodrick was forty-nine years of age.
He was married about four years ago to
Miss Mott E. LorentZ but they had no chill
dren. He leaves, besides his wife, widow
ed mother. Mrs. Mary E. Rodrick; three
brothers, A. Carly, c. Burton and Roland
r. Rodrick, and three sisters, Mrs. Mary
NJ Mitchell, Miss Ada NJ. and Miss Carrie
E. Rodrick.
He was a member of Lafayette Lodge, F.
A. A. NJ. and had a host of friends
throughout the city. His associates among
the authorities of the public schools have
nothing but the highest praise of his faith
full service and fine character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06

Santa Fe detectives disguised as tramps
have found that its trainmen have been
carrying passengers at greatly reduced
rates on the company's California lines and
pocketing the money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Suits to Measure for SIS.
The Usual $3.50 Kind.

AS special nducenen give your order for your
Easter have marked line sungs usually
$32 so, for three days at $4,000
Every knack which character individuality
source little innovation find expression
for the of these garments will gladly stand SPONSOR the
if you paid our regular price for them.
YOU WILL BE FITTED PERFECTLY.
Tailoring department, second floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Mems $3.50 Trousers. SI.95.

OF worStcd fabrics, have belt
straps and are strongly
made. All sizes in stock.
Remember this offering will
only hold good for Friday
and Saturday for Sro5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
The Teddy, Jr.," S5c.

Value, SIPS. Special for
Friday, $50. A lightweight,
wide-brim Felt Hat; telc-
scope crown.
A style with the dash
the name suggests. Colors
blue, red, tan and pearl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-19
WILLETT TALKS ON
 SARATOGA AFFAIR
THINKS DREAM AND AMBITION OF BOOKER WASHlNGTON'S LIFE IS SOCIAL EQUALITY OF THE RACES.

Anniston, August 1S.-(Special.)-J, J. Willett, noted as the presidential boomer of Van Wyck of New York before the last presidential election, and spoken of as a probable candidate for governor of Ala bama, is out in an interview regarding the Washington-Wan affair at Saratoga. In answer to the question: What do you think of the Booker Wash ington incident at Saratoga?' replied:
 Booker Washington's Saratoga per- formance in walking into the dining room of the United States hotel with the daugh- ter of John Wanamaker Upon his arm is no more than I expected of him. Disguise it as he may, social equality is the dream and ambition of Booker Washington's s life. He sends his daughters and sons to white schools and is not fit leader of his race. He is doing his race inealculable harm as he is raising hopes and dreams of social equality which must remain for ever unattainable.
 His work among the negroes must necessarily be in the south, and if the southern people commence to cut off all appropriations to negro schools it will be due to such negroes as he. President Roosevelt regretted dining with Booker and has not done the like again. Not so with Booker He dimes with the whites whenever he gets a chance. As for John Wanamaker and his daughter it is noth- ing more than I expected of them, as John Wanamaker keeps the only restau- rant in New York where whites and blacks are invited and allowed to eat together. John Wanamaker is a great Presbyterian, and is now urging the con- solldation of the northern and southern branches of that great church. It will be a sad day for southern Presbyterians when they permit themselves to be be- gulled by John Wanamaker and those like him to lose their autonomy as a church and become a minority fraction in the consolidated church,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-19
.POSTOFF|CE MAY
 STAY WHERE II IS
Improvements Being Made on Office Building
MALE CHORUS ORGANIZED
Judge William Grady Was Buried at Greenwood Cemetery Yesterday Morning-Father Galland
 Conducted Services.

Pratt City. August 1S.-(Special)- has been made, it is possible that the postoffce will remain where it is and will not be moved as was announced few days ago. Postoffice Inspectors Berry and Klein who visited and inspected the office a few days ago and recommended that the office building be improved and enlarged or the office would have to be moved to more commodious quarters.
 The building is being put in better shape and more room will be provided and it Is possible the move will not be made. It is thought that if the requirements as to room and needed repairs are made the department will be satisfied with the present location.
 The business of the office is increasing very satisfactorily and Postmaster J. x. Thomas stated today that more room was necessary for the proper and prompt handling of the growing business. Pratt City has one rural free delivery route.
 Male Chorus Organized.
 The male chorus recently organized at Pratt City promises to treat the public to some very meritorious performances and an entertainment will be arranged for presentation in the city of Birming- kham at an early date The chorus will be made up of twenty-one male voices and will include some of the best trained vo- cal artists in the district.
 J. X. Thomas, postmaster at Pratt City, is director. Ed Donaldson, Jr., as- sistant director. Mathew Walker, Jr., Of Ensley, secretary and T. P. Williams press agent.
 Grand Ball.
 Jaunita Council No. 1. Order of Poca- hontas, is arranging for grand ball to be given at the city hall at Pratt City,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-19
Burr FInneII Is Married.

Huntsville, August 1S.-(Special.)- .)-Burr Finnell. manager of the Huntsville Hotel and secretary of the Huntsville Baseball yesterday evening to Miss Eileen Malone of that city. The marriage is a surprise to the large circle of friends of MT. Finnell as he let nobody Into the secret before leaving Huntsville two weeks ago. MT. Finnell and bride will spend two weeks at summer resorts on Lake Michi- their home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-19


 Peoples Savings Bank and Trust com pany. as to my honesty for my oontracS. Fully three-fourths of my patients bal- been treated by som. one else before osII. ing on me to be cured. Why not coma as soon as sfiicted7 You will save money distressing pain and valuable time: be. sides. there is satisfaction in knovInp that the very best treatment 10 beins given you by an honest. competent phv- sician I have treated private troubles as a speciality in the city of Birmingham' Ala. since August 3. 1887. I cure all man. ner of private diseases. I cure many pa- tients by mail treatment. w.lte for pricss and terms.
 I do not use large advertisements ana false statsmsnts to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. If you fail Ia be cured by such methods. givs me a can and ret we'll
 My offices are the most private and quiet in the city. tenth story of the nev First National Bank building. corner of Second avenue and Twentieth street Rooms icos and 1oo7 Take ons of tho fIne s,-vators to tenth flooS.
 of0cs hourss s:co q n e Dsn A = oundAx. % q m- 0 D . -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-19
Shoe for Foundrymen.

Florence, August 18.-(special)-J. J. Snyder, proprietor of the Florence Shoe Factory, has been granted patent by the government on shoe designed for foundrymen which will absolutely exclude dirt. coal and cinders. The upper is con- structed of only two pieces Of feather, and tine material used Is of the best quality MT. Snyder has been working on his in- vention for some time and feels that he has at last succeeded in his quest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-19
Collected Money in cuIIman.

Cullman. August 18.-(Special.)-J. Frank Fowler of Huntsville came here to organ ize a lodge of the Eagles" He got quiNs a good membership and took in about si26 or $50 in cash. Dr. Dedman came here today from Huntsville and swore out warrant. charging Fowler with embez- element Fowler is in Huntsville in jail. He will be brought here to have a prelIm- mary trial before A. A. Griffith. Fowler made many friends while here. and he appeared to be very popular with tho younS man nk tho tom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-19
Alabama at Departments.

Washington, August 1s-(Special)- J. Rural free delivery established on October IS: Cloverdale. Lauderdale county, route No. 1, population served 414 houses 92; Hillardsville, Henry county. route 1, pop ulation 300, houses 125.
 The comptroller of the currency today appointed Hanover National bank New York City. as reserve agent for First Na- tional bank. Slocumb, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-19
BANK cLEARINes.
New Orleans Shows Gain of 23 Per
 Gent Over Last Year.

New York. August 18.-The following table, compiled by Bradstreet, shows the bank clearin-s at the cities named for the week ending August 17, with the per- centage ol increase and decrease as com- pared with the corresponding week last year. Totals include clearing {. flfty-two other cities. Canadian totals include clear ings of seven other cities in Canada:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-19
PERSONAL.

The Rev. Father Charles. o. s. B., of St. Bernard is in Birmingham.
 Paul waddell of New Orleans arrived in Birmingham yesterday.
 W. K. McNeill of Decatur Is at the Morris.
 W. S. Thompson of Atlanta is in the city.
 R. IT. Dunlap of Gadsden is at the Morris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-19
Fowler Makes Bond.

Huntsville, August 1s.-(Special )-R. Frank Fowler, organizer for the fraternal order of Eagles, who was arrested last night on charge of embedding funds of the order, made bond for $500 today, and will have d preliminary hearing to- morrow.