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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27
PECULIAR ACCIDENT.
Man Blown Through a Hole in the
Ground

People in the vicinity of the house at 1927
18th street northwest at about IL: 80 this
morning were startled by seeing man sud-
denly thrown from a small hole in the
basement. He was violently precipitated
through the opening of about a foot in
diameter leading from the basement into
the yard. He was picked up in an I'M
conscious condition by fellow workmen
who heard the explosion and who had rush
ed to learn its cause. The station wagon of
the eighth precinct station was called and
the injured man was hurried to the Freed
mans Hospital 1t was at first thought
an operation would be necessary, but he
was brought to consciousness without that
and soon rallied from the injury and was
able to leave the hospital. The patient gave
his name as Wade Jones and said that
he lived at Forest Glen, Md.
The accident was a peculiar one. Jones
was working some excavating work in
the basement of the building and had
gas light to see by. For some reason the
flow of gas was suddenly increased, causing
an explosion in the excavation. Jones was
near the opening into the yard at the time
and the force of the explosion threw him
through the hole. Owing to the small
diameter he struck his head against the
outside rim, which rendered him uncon-
scious.
1t was learned by the doctors of the
Freedman's Hospital that he was Injured in
the head in similar way before and that
this accident opened up an old wound In
the skull
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27
Army Orders.

Mai Solomon w. Roessler, Corps of En-
gineers, by direction of the President, in
addition to the duties assigned to him. has
been ordered to duty as engineer of the
thirteenth lighthouse district, TO relieve
Maj. William C. Langftt, Corps of Engi-
neers, of that duty.
Lieut.. Col William w. Wotherspoon and
Maj. Erasmus NJ. Weaver of the general
staff have been ordered to the Naval War
College. Newport, r. l.. for special duty.
Leaves of absence have been granted as
follows: Maj. Louis A La Garde, surgeon,
one month; Second Lieutenant Charles II.
Jennings, 18th Cavalry, two months on ac
count of sickness; Capt. James II. McRae,
general staff, twenty days; Col. James Pit
man, ordnance department. one month;
First Lieutenant Stephen H. Mould, Artil-
lery Corps, forty days.
First Lieutenant Charles c. Farmer, 10th
Cavalry. and First Lieutenant Stuart Heint-
zelman, 9th Cavalry, and First Lieutenant
John D. Long. 18th Cavalry, have been or
dered to examination for promotion.
capt. Thomas +. Maeinnis. 18th Infantry.
has been ordered before an army retiring
board al the general hospital, Washington
barracks, for examination.
Color Sergeant William Williams, 11th In
fantry. has been placed on the retired list
on his own application.
First Lieutenant John f. Hemphill. Signal
Corps. has been ordered from Nome to
Fairbanks. Alaska, to supervise repairs to
the Telegraph system. First Lieutenant
William c.. Caples. Corps of Engineers has
been relieved from duty with the LIST Bat
talon and ordered to take station at Chat
tanooga, Tenn, for duty under the orders
of Maj. Henry c. Newcomer. Corps of En-
gineers.
Mai. Louis y. La Garde, surgeon, has
been ordered to Manila, p l., for assign
ment to duty.
Capt. Frank a. Grant. quartermaster and
Mr. John T. Donnelly. experimenting engi-
neer. army transport service. San Francis
co, Cal, have been constituted as a board
to meet at Seattle. Wash, for the purpose of
inspecting the steamer Lieutenant George
Fl. Harris. now beng built under contract
at that place.
Leaves of absence have been granted
follows: First Lieut.. Arthur r. Halpin, Sth
Infantry, one months extension on account
of sickness; Capt. Joseph T. Dickman, gen.
eral staff, one month; First Lieut.. David A.
Henkes, 2Sth Infantry, twopmonths, and
Maj. William d. Beach. general staff, one
month; Maj. Otto Becker, paymaster, frona
September ! to October 4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27
MEETS INSTANT DEATH
Edward Reese Killed by Nov
ing Electric Car.
PART OF HEAD SEVERED
BODY DRAGGED FROM PIT AND
BADLY MUTILATED.
Regarded as Faithful Employe and
Was Popular Among His Associ-
ates-Well Connected.

Edward Reese, young man employed as
ptman on the Columbia electric railway.
line controlled by the Washington Railway
and Electric Company, was instantly killed
about $40 O'Clock this morning in the pit
between the rails at 1j;n and II streets
northeast. The moving ear carried away
the upper half of the unfortunate mans
head, dragging the body from the pit and
badly mutilating 1t. His remains were re-
moved to the morgue.
When Eddie Reese left his little home at
46T street southwest shortly before 8
o'clock this morning he kissed his wife and
two babies goodbye. little believing that
it would be his last earthly farewell to MS
loved ones. On his way to the car barns
al 18th and II streets northeast he con-
vcrsed with a friend, Charles Wilson, and
told him of some prospects he had In The
west. He also related dream he had
last night, which he said had caused him
some uneasineSS. It was that he had par
ticipated in one of the battles between the
Russians and Japanese in the far east and
a Russian soldier standing by his side had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27
REVENUES OF SANTo DOMINGO
Customs Collected Under the Super
vision Of Col. Cotton.

The revenues of the republic of Santo
Domingo, collected under the modus vivendi
between President Roosevelt and the Do
mnican government by American officials
commissioned by the Dominican govern
ment, amount to 1891 ,64S for the months of
April and May. or that amount there has
been placed In the City National Bank of
New York 10 the credit of the trust fund
for the benefit of the creditors of the re-
public $151.313 That money will be held
until the United States Senate has taken
action in the matter
A report containing this Information has
just been laid before President Roosevelt.
coming from Col Cotton. in charge of the
custom houses of the Dominican govern
ment, and transmitted through the bureau
OF insular affairs of the War Department
The April collections from the entire eight
ports of entry of the republic amount TO
$194036. The May collections aggregate
$l33, 253 It is explained that the April col
lections were larger than May by reason OF
the fact that numerous shipments reached
the ports in the former month which were
intended to arrive bef' re the new regime
went into operation.
The expense of collecting the revenue for
the two months includes the two items of
salaries and travelling expenses, the former
being S11 800 and the latter Si,010. The
Dominican government had borrowed S15-
GOO on the April customs, and this was re-
paid before the 40 per cent OF the gross
collections was turned over TO THAI govern
ment. Deducting this the Dominican gov
eminent has received during the two
months $65.+6S. The expense of collecting
the revenues is deducted from the 50 per
cent set aside for creditors of the republic.
The organization of the service comprises
eight Americans under Col. Cotton, besides
the entire force Of the Dominican customs
officials which has been retained.
1t is stated that the receipts collected by
Col. Cotton make a very favorable COM
parison with the monthly average collec-
tons of the past ten years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27
Ladder Up in Seven Seconds.

A test of a fire truck OF the most i'm
proved type was made at fire headquarters
in New York city yesterday in the pres
ence of Commissioner Hayes, Chief Croker
and other officers. 1t was demonstrated
that 1t was possible to raise a seventy-five
foot extension ladder from its bed on the
truck to correct position against the side
OF a building in the remarkable time of
seven seconds. Rapid-rasing extension lad
ders have been tried before at fire head
quarters, but never has this record been
equaled. Commissioner Hayes directed
that the ladder be put in service on trial.
compassionate device, powerful and
compact. is responsible for the quick rails
ing of the ladder. Three men with perfect
ease accomplished a task which could not
be accomplished by six men by hand hoist
ing. Under ordinary conditions several
minutes are required to raise a big exten-
sion by hand power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27
A Real Snake Story.

While Maj. James III. Airport, coal and
trolley magnate of Cambria county. Pa.
and Capt. w. L. Malin, telephone expert
were walking through the woods near
Barnsboro they discovered a blacksnake
stretched out summing itself The major
grabbed "a club to kill 1t, and the reptile
made OF, with the major in pursuit He
was pressing ii hard. when suddenly il
threw It's tail around sapling, and, twin
Ing itself around the major, firmly bound
him. Unable to release himself, the major
yelled for Capt. Malin, who killed the
snake which measured 10 feet ~ inches,
being the largest ever seen in Cambria
county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27
News Briefs.

Fred Hughes. wealthy farmer residing
near Piney Flats. Tenn. who had been miss
ing since Tuesday. was found dead on his
farm yesterday with his neck broken II
IL thought he fell while carrying a heavy
piece OF timber, He was more than sixty
years of age.
Daniel NJ Crockett. charged with stabbing
William Morganthal at Hancock. Md. was
lodged IN Jail at Hagerstown, held for the
action of the grand jury.
The Hagerstown MD Electric Railway
Company will construct an electric railway.
tea miles in length. from Hagerstown
through Reid and the Marsh district con-
Meeting with the trolley running from
Greencastle to WaynesbcrO s.AC Pen Mar In
Franklin county.
Dr. Edgar Allison. aged twenty-five wears.
son of ex-U. S. Marshal T. j. Allison OF
Statesville. n. c.. was killed In a railroad
wreck in Colorado Tuesday. DIR. Allison
lived In Salisbury prior to January last.
when he went west 20 live. His body will
be brought TO Statesvile for interment.
Mrs Susan Maria OHut died at Oakland,
Md, Tuesday aged ninety-five years. She
was the mother OF Daniel Offut Mrs. s. NJ.
Miller and Mrs. c. w. Legge OF Oakland
and daughter of Jacob Lantz OF Oldtown,
Md.
Albert ]. Lowrie Of Buffalo, Harry Joseph
of Denver, Colo. Aaron Schwartz OF Scran-
ton, Pa. and Moses Hendler OF Forest City,
Pa, have been convicted at jamestown.
y. Y, OF conspiracy to conceal assets from
q bankruptcy trustee.
DIR. Lewis NJ. Gaines OF Atlanta, Ga,
has been elected professor of anatomy and
physiology IN the medical department of
Wake Forest College, Wake Forest, n. c.
The u. s cruiser Olympia. flagship of the
NTH division of the third squadron of the
North Atlantic fleet, with Rear Admiral
Bradford, commanding. on board. arrived
at Kingston, Jamaica, yesterday from
Guantanamo. Cuba. The object of the
visit is TO grant the crew shore leave.
Peter Thomas. aged forty-flve years, of
Mount Savage. Nd, was killed by a train
on the Cumberland and Pennsylvania rail-
road Tuesday.
Mrs. John E. Ferguson committed suicide
at Richmond, Va. Monday night. She
went to the bath room, stopped 1t up tight
" and turned on the gas. When the door
: was forced open she was dead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27
Snake and Girl in Hammock.

Miss 7 II lie Bough of Berwick Pa. one of
a party of young ladies camping near Al
media, took nap in hammock swinging
between two trees this afternoon. When
she awoke she was horriiied to find cop
perhead snake coiled in her lap. Her
screams brought to her aid Misses Kath-
arfne Gray and Edith Phillips, who adj
vised her to lie still, and they then killed
the snake with clubs. Miss Bough was
thoroughly frightened. but escaped injury
with the exception of a few bruises caused
by the clubs used by her friends The rep
tile measured thirty lrehas IN length
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27
New Story by Louis Tracy.

In next Sundays Star there will be pub
lished the opening chapters OF Kari
Grier." new serial story by Louis Tracy.
the famous author OF 1.-THE Wings of the
Morning" 1.-The Pillar of Light and Souls
on Fire." the thrilling serial which was
concluded in The Sunday Star of June IL.
Karl Grier" is a strangely fascinating sto-
ry of a man with a sixth sense. and 1t 10
certain to command the interest of every
reader of The Sunday Star. Don't fail to
read II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27
Contract Awarded.

Sullivan Brothers OF Philadelphia today
were awarded the contract for constructing
a portion of the AZ street high level inter-
cepting sewer. which is a part of the new
sewage disposal system, at price Of $780,
1881. 80. Other bids submitted as shown IN
the schedule prepared by Superintendent
McComb were: $50. 7s4.O0. made by ]. H.
Louchheim of Philadelphia and $62. 400. 20
by the ]. Connolly Construction Company
of Cleveland Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27
Richard Bayne Dead.

The death is announced of Richard
Bayne, a citizen of North Washington,
which occurred at 815 o'clock this morn
ing at the family residence, 5512 7th street
northwest. Brightwood Park. His wife,
who was formerly Miss Ida Hart. survives
him. Funeral arrangements will be made
this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27
THE COURT RECORD
District Supreme Court.

EQUITY COCRT-JuStce Wright.
Horne agt. Bumberg; commission ordered
to issue: compliments solicitors. Clephane
& Ciephane; defendants solicitor, F. T. F.
Johnson
Clark agt. Schreiner; sale ratified niS
compliments solicitors, Wolf & Rosenberg.
- Won Dohien agt. Hannemann sale ratified
nisi; compiainant's solicitor. T.. II. Thomas.
Wallace agt. Purdy; cause referred to
auditor; compliments solicitor, George
Francis Williams
McFarlane agt. Bond; rule to show cause
returnabe August =, 1895; compartments So
licitor. G. f. EEig.
Merillat Ggt. Hilder: rule to show cause
returnable July ~ 1908; compainant's so
hcitors, G. II. Merillat and Z. II. Thomas.
Miller agt. Miller; commission ordered to
issue and proof ordered taken before ]. Ar
thur Lynham examiner; compliments So
icitor II. G. kimball; defendants solicitor,
W. II. White.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27
The Case of Lieut.. Without.

Judge Advocate General Davis has re-
ce!ved for review the case of First Lieut..
Marion B. Without of the Artillery Corps,
tried by court-martial at Jackson Bar
racks, New Orleans, on the charge of con-
duct unbecoming officer and a gentleman
as a result of financial Irregularities and
other alleged scandalous conduct. In view
OF the fact tina the record of the case is
forwarded for the action OF the President,
IL is assumed that the officer was convicted
OF the charge and sentenced to be dis
missed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27

At the recent golden jubilee of the Ger
man Rife Society Of Charleston. s. c., En-
peror William of Germany was unanimously
elected an honorary member of the society
to take the place of Emperor William 1,
who was for many years an honorary mem
Der. The German emperor accepted the
election ''in consideration of the circum-
stance that his most illustrious grandfather
was also an honorary member Of this So
ciety."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27
Snake Attacked Girl at Play.

Mary Miller. aged six years, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Miller, while playing
with some other girls i'll a vacant lot ad-
joining her home at Pottsville. Pa, yester-
day was attacked by large blacksnake.
The reptile cooled about her leg and stuck
its fangs into her dress several times, just
missing her body Several of her compan-
ions finally beat 1t off with sticks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27
Duke of cornwalrs Rifles Coming.

Ambassador Durand, the British ambas-
sador, has sent communication to the
State Department requesting permission for
the 43d Regiment. the Duke of Cornwalls
Own Rifles to enter the United States for
the purpose Of visiting Boston and Provi-
dence. The request will be granted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27
Steamship Commander Retired.

NEW YORK. July 27.-Capt. h. r. Me-
Kinstrey. long commander of the White
Star line steamer Teutonic. has retired from
the sea. The Teutonic arrived here today
under command of ]. B. Ransom. formerly.
OF the Celtic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27
Bonaparte Resigns Craftsmanship.

At meeting of the council at the Ma
tional Civil Service Reform League. at Boil
ton Landing, Lake George, last Saturday.
Secretary Bonaparte resigned as chairman
of the council and Richard Henry Dana Of
Boston was elected to succeed him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27
Relieved From Duty on Isthmus.

First Lieut.. Theodore C. Lyster, assistant
surgeon, has been relieved from duty as a
member of the board of medical officers at
Ancon, Panama canal zone, appointed by
order of the War Department early this
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27

OF three negroes arrested as probable as
sailants Of John d. Spencer, recently shot
in his brothers house in Martinsviile Va.
one, James Watkins. was identified by Mr..
Spencer at the hospital as the man who
shot him. Mr.. Spencer Is recovering from
the wound he received at the hands of the
wOuld-be robber.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27
CIRCUIT COuRT-Justice Wright.

Gay agt. Mendel: time extended to Sep
TENDER IL to give security for costs; plain
tif's attorneys. Ralston & Siddons and H..
Winship Wheatley; defendants solicitor.
Herbert l.. Franc.
Reid agt. Hutchinson; judgment by de-
fault for S3,22D.97; plaintiffs attorney,
Frank d. Blackiston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27

Estate of John Byrne; letters of admins
tration granted to Mary Whitfield; special
bond, $500: attorney, H. W. Sohon.
Estate of Emma j. Overland; will dated
April 13, 1905, filed.
Estate of Matthew Terney; letters of adj
ministration granted to Annie Tierney;
bond, $500
Estate of Abraham Herman; will dated
September p. 1901, filed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27

been hit by solid shot and decapitated.
Il hope / will nsver lose my head he
added jocularly. although | have to poke
it out of that pit pretty often
He consoed himself. however that
dreams go by contraries." and concluded
that the significance of his was that one
of his friends would soon be mar ed.
He entered his pit at SIS o'clock this
morning to begin his days work. Twenty
five minutes later ca No. 3i3, in charge of
Conductor X. L. kefauver and Motorman
Humphrey 3. Glaze, bound for Chesapeake
Junction and well filed with passengers.
came along. The car stopped over the pit
so that Pitman Reese could change the
electric system from the underground to
the overhead trolley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27
FRATERNAL NOTICES.

CAPITAL COUNCIL. No 800. ROYAL area
mum. meets at pm. July %. 1905
1t A. o. HUTTERLY, Regent.
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE,
Southern Jurisdiction OF the United States.-Ai-
bert Pike Consistory will hold meeting Thurs
day. July "a, ut the Cathedral Of the Rite. No.
1907 st. NV. at T;3o o'clock pm WORK,
81 and az.
GEORGE II. WALKER, az,
Master.
JOHN II. oLCoTT, So. X. c. c. H.,
Jy262t Registrar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICE.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PART
rcrshfp lately subsistiug between us, the under
signed Thomas y. Mohler and David ). Golmpr,
carrying business painters and decorators
at number 1900 II street ne. Washington, D.
c. under the style or nrm Of Mohler & Goumpf
was the lltb day OF July. A-D 1910, us
solved by mutual consent; and that the business
ia future will he carried on by the said Thomas
v Mohlcr & Co. who will pay and discharge all
debts and liabilities. and receive all moneys pay
able the said late firm.
T. v MOHDER & co.
tvo7-3f. L. 4 GOUMPF.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27
SPIRITUALISM.

MRS ZOLLER.
SPIRITUAL MEDIUM
40 10th st NV
PRIVATE INTERVIEWS DAILY
ia5-s tulVth qOt'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27

Supreme Merit IN KOOf work
You get the skilled services of experts who have
devoted years TO roof repairing when you secure
our services.
CI.:1 Roof Paint Co. +. J. Donovan. Mgr.
NItlIlIOdl 1888 + st. Phone VI. 922.
iNoI a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPER'S FERRY, w. Va, July 2
Both rivers are muddy here today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-27
Condition of the Water.

Temperature and condition of water at
a. m: Great Falls, temperature, "A: condl
ton, L. DalecaTlia reservoir, temperature
II; condition at north connection, .; con
dition at south connection, >; Georgetown
distributing reservoir, temperature, IS; con
at effuent gatehouse, ..
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-02-05
Jewell, Bronson, Derrick, ct al and
tell them.
A Model Business House.

It is so seldom that an advertiser
writes us asking for a bill, wishing to
pay his account right up to date, that
the letter we had few days ago from
the R. T. Booth Company of Ithaca, N.
Y. making this request was quite a
surprise to the Office force of the
Tribune.
The bill was sent, and today we have
their check in full settlement. We
wish that all advertisers conducted
their business on the same methods.
1t is pleasure for us to say a good
word both for the Booth Company and
the remedies they prepare, Hyomei, a
unique treatment for catarrh, which
cures by breathing indicated air, and
Mona the' standard remedy for all
stomach troubles.
The Booth Company in order to
show their confidence in the merit of
their remedies, ask all druggists to sell
them under a guarantee to refund the
money if they do not give satisfaction.
Anyone who purchases preparations
made by the R. T. Booth Company has
the positive assurance of one of the
most reliable firms in the country that
unless perfect satisfaction is given,
the money will be refunded.
1t is no wonder with the business
methods adopted by The R. T. Booth
Company, and remedies of such merit
as Hyomei and Mona, that their bust
ness is growing rapidly and bids fair to
be one of the largest in their line in
the world.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-02-05
SCHOOL NOTES.

The Adelphian society of the high
school held its regular meeting on
Friday afternoon at which a good pro-
gram was presented. A debate. on
the restriction of foreign immigra.
ton for period of years was con.
Quoted by Harold Winchester, Vance
Auxier and Donald Woods. This was
the main feature of the program.
The classes of the first and second
year also have literary program
each Friday Afternoon which is in
charge of Miss Hanson. Each pro-
gram is made, out by committee
from the two classes.
The extreme cold weather has made
no appreciable difference in the at
tendance. The building is perfectly
comfortable at all times.
The first half of the year being
completed pupils in the second and
third years are taking up new studies
classes being started in Botany, solid
Geometry and Physical Geography.