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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09
SHOT ON WAY TO POLICE STATION
Woman Killed Man Who Had Enslaved
Her

NEW YORK. July s-As he was being
taken to the police station tonight on a
charge of assault Emile Gerdron forty
two years old, was shot and killed on 18th
avenue by Bertha Claicat, Il young woman
with whom he is said to have been living
for six years. The man was walking
between two detectives at the time, and
the woman, on whose complaint he had
been arrested, was also about ten feet in
the rear when she drew a revolver from
a fold of her dress and fired two shots,
both of which struck the man in the
back. He reeled back, turning toward her
as he fell, and she. running up to him,
placed the revolver against his stomach
and fired third shot, killing him almost
instantly.
The woman was taken to the police
headquarters and was locked up, charged
with homicide.
Both man and woman were French. and
the story told by the woman to the police
dramatic and pathetic.
man." she said. IF l did not bring him
money he abused me. 1t was money,
money, money. That was his cry, and If |
did not bring it to him he would beat me.
l am glad | killed him. He can hurt no
one now
Recently the woman charged Gerdron
with assault. Tonight two detectives meet
ing the woman On eth avenue, told her that
tiey Hsiu beeH " ioCdle CuSI
then Gerdron appeared. The detectives ar
rested him and started for the station, the
woman following close behind.
They had not gone more than a half
dozen steps when the woman fired two
shcts in rapid succession.
Gerdron sank to his knees, exclaiming,
You have killed me!'
Before the detectives could intervene she
sprang forward and, leaning over the man,
whose head was dropping. placed the point
of the pistol against his body and pulled
the trigger again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09
SIRE TO SON
BOY CAN SOMETIMES LEARN FROM HIS
FATHER.

When You catch them young enough you can
usually make your sons profit by your own expe-'
rience
Afterward it's different lady tells how her
son was made to profit by what his father had
learned:
My husband always fond Of coffee, and
after his business took him frequently into Ger
community he drank II more, with the result
that his kidneys became affected. and he suffered
greatly with pains and dependency. till, as he
says, coffee nearly killed me- So he stopped
using 1t and began to drink Postum Coffee. IL
cured him, and In very short time his kidneys
resumed their normal functions, his pains
aIlayed and the dependency which had nearly
driven him crazy ceased trouble him.
MY little boy, year old, had suffered ever
since he weared from stomach and bowel trou-
bles He could not properly digest the milk no
drank. 1t passed out of his bowels In hard Jumps,
sometimes large and again like small pellets FREE
quently producing diarrhea, and then would
have TO call In the doctor. But the trouble rec
turned again and again.
1--WE used TO give him taste of Postum Coffee
occasionally, and that he relished IL and
realized how much good IT had done his father.
l began to put little In his bottle of milk. The
effect salutary that | gradually increased
the quantity till at last used only enough milk
10 give II color He thrived wonderfully 1t.
He II two years old now, and his digestion II
all right Postum has made him uncommonlyl
large and strong and healthy. I give him bottle
full four times a day" Name given by Postum
Co.. Battle Greek. Mich. 4,
There's
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09
LIGHT SOUTH WINDS.
Showers and Thunderstorms Today and
Tomorrow.

Maryland. District of Columbia and Vr-
ginia.-Occasional showers and thunder
storms Sunday and Monday; light south
winds.
Weather conditions and general forecast.
The western area of high pressure Is
moving southwark along the eastern slope
OF the Rocky mountains, its crest having
reached eastern Colorado, otherwise the
pressure distribution has not changed ma
terially in the last twenty-four hours.
The number of rains in eastern and
southern districts on Saturday was less
than any previous day of the week. Prac-
tically no rain fell in the east gulf states,
but heavy rains fell in northern Texas
louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma, and
me derate showers in Kansas. southern Ne
braska, eastern Iowa and western Mis-
souri,
1t is decidedly cooler in the middle and
south Rocky mountain regions and in Kan
sas and Nebraska. The indications are for
continued showery weather east of the
Mississippi Sunday and in Atlantic coast
districts and the lake region Monday.
The advance of the western area of high
pressure will bring the showery period to
close In the Mississippi valley Sunday
night and in the gulf states Monday
High temperatures will continue Sunday
and Monday in eastern districts.
The winds along the Atlantic coast will
be light southerly. in the east gulf coast
light and variable. on the west gulf coast
fresh southeast to south; on the lower
lakes light southwest. on the upper lakes
fresh north TO northeast.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide. 1886 am and !: SO pm:
high tide. 12:5T am. and rs pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, S:3T am. and S:51
pm; high tide, 81 a. m. and 2:l5 pm.
The Sun and Noon
Today-sun rose, 4:i3 am; sun sets, 7:2s
pm.
Ton orrow-Sun rises, 4:44 am
Moon sets, l20i am. tomorrow.
The City Lights.
The city lights and naphtha lamps all
lighted by thirty minutes after sunset; ex-
tinguishing begun one hour before sunrise
All arc and incandescent lamps lighted ff-
teen minutes after sunset and extinguished
fOrty-five minutes before sunrise
Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch TO The Star
HARPER'S FERRY, w Va, July s.
Both rivers arc muddy here today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09
TALKING TO PEACH GROWERS
interstate Commissioners Looking Up
Refrigerating Cars.

MACON. Ga. July s.-Chairman Judson
= Clements and Francis NJ. CockriI of The
interstate commerce commission. who are
investigating the refrigerator car lines in
Their relations TO the fruit industry. reach
ed Macon today and were then carried bv
special train to Fort Valley, Marshall
vile and Perry, three towns in the heart
of the peach belt
They questioned J. C. Hale and Samuel
Rumph. the two largest growers OF peaches
IN Georgia. and then proceeded to Atlanta
where Monday they will further Investigates
the question. having summoned many
prominent railroad men
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09
N. Y. CLUBS ANNUAL RACE.
Twenty-Five Yachts Started for the
Glen Cove Guns

NEW YORK, July s.-Twenty-five yachts
started today in the New York Clubs an
nual race for the Glen Cove cups The
Katrina, owned by James Ford, was the
winner of the schooner cup. She defeated
the Latona by "a minutes "a seconds We
Ross Proctor's 70-foot Mineola was the
winner of the sloop cup. She defeated the
Yankee by minute SO seconds.
These yachts sailed course of nineteen
and one-quarter miles on Long Island
sound Fifteen of the new thirty-foot, one
design club boats Started, and Harry Max
wells Phryne was the winner, beating the
Oriole by 50 seconds. The thirty three
footer Mimosa Ill won In that class, beat
ing the Spasm minutes, 80 seconds. The
Minealo and the Yankee fouled each other
off Matinicock Point in this, and both pro-
tested The Yankee owner claims that
Capt. Barr refused to give way when he
Maxwell asked for room.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09
ROOF GARDEN CRAZE.
Strikes London With Terrific Force
This Season.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
LONDON, July 3.-The roof garden craze
has struck London at last. The first of
Lcndon's public roof gardens is being ar
ranged for opening at the Westminster
Electric Supply Corporations new trans
forming station in Duke street. Grosvenor
square. 1t will be laid out in the Italian
style, and It opens up possibilities In the
utilization of many wasted spaces on top
of London buildings. If 1t proves to be
success, as 1t now seems certain it will,
the metropolis may soon be graced with
many similar attractions. The site of the
building was formerly a private garden be-
longing to the Duke of Westminster but
the corporation obtained permission to
build upon it on condition that they made
and undertook to maintain a roof garden
which should always be open to the public
between sunrise and sunset. Seats are be-
ing provided and Westminster's garden In
the air promises to be one of the most rest
full and picturesque spots in London
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09
Two Men Injured.

While working In the sewer at Canal
and d streets southwest about o'clock
yesterday afternoon George Leroy. col
ored. twenty-five years old, was injured
about lis left shoulder by a brace falling
upon him. The ambulance was summoned
and the injured man was taken to the
Emergency Hospital for treatment John
Callahan. colored, fifty years old, was also
injured by the falling of the brace He
received a scalp wound and injury to the
shoulder and was taken to the hospital
with Leroy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09
Pauper Baronet Dead.
correspondence OF The. Star.


LONDON, July 3.--Sir William Gordon
MacGregor, who has been styled as the
pauper baronet, has just died at Bristol.
In February, 1903. he was discovered In a
London workhouse. and by the aid of
wealthy strangers was placed In comforta-
bic lodgings
AT that time many ladies came forward
with offers of marriage, and there was
some talk of a union with a wealthy
American widow. However, the lady made
1t is said. finally backed out of It. In the
end. however. Sir William succeeded in
finding a wife with some money He is
succeeded in the baronetcy By his nephew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09
MRS. KILBoURN DEAD.
Succumbs to Illness Of Long Dura-
ticn

Mrs. Kilbourn. widow of Hallet kiIbourn.
died at her apartment at the Plaza. Wash
ington circle. at 10 o'clock last night, after
an illness of four weeks.
The deceased who was In her SEVENTEEN
year had a wide circle of friends in this
city and elsewhere. who will hear of her
death with great regret. She Is survived by
her daughters. Mrs. Frank Gordon and Mrs.
Bella K. Bourgeat. both of whom were with
her to the last, and grandson, Kiloourn
Gordon.
Mrs. kflbourn was born In Akron, Ohio,
and educated in the Ursuline Convent, at
Cleveland. Her maiden name was Kath-
crime r. Kirkendan Her marriage to Hal
let kilbourn took place in her home city,
Akron, and the couple lived afterward in
Davenport, Iowa, and in Indiana. They
came to this city during the early part of
the Lincoln administration. Mrs Kilbourn
was by birth and education fully fitted for
the important part she took in the society
and public movements of those stirring
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09
Suicide Was a Defaulter.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. July s-A News
special from Hagerstown. Ind, says: Cash
Ter Bowman OF the Hagerstown Commercial
Bank. who committed suicide ON July Ii,
was defaulter to the extent OF at least
$4,000. This amount may be increased
when the muddled books and confused mass
of papers have been thoroughly examined
by Receiver J. a. Speckenhier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09
THE EQUITABLE CASE.
New York General Agent Resigned
His Statement.

NEW YORK, July S.-Archibald G..
Haynes, general agent for the Equitable
Life Assurance Society. controlling it's
largest and most important agency, with
headquarters in Broad street, New York
sent his resignation today to Paul Morton,
chairman of the board of directors. His
various Offices are In the heart of the
financial district and he counts among his
customers many noted men. A trained
corps of experts are his assistants
Mr.. Haynes summoned his corps of
agents to a meeting Thursday and address,
ed them. He declared plainly that he could
no longer indorse the deferred dividend
plan of policy, and urged them to work on
the non-participation of stock policies,
whereby the policyholder has his rights
fully guaranteed. Mr. Haynes said he had
determined to resign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09
BELASCo IN LONDON.
He Proposes to Establish a Theater
There

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
LONDON. July 3-Mr David Belasco. the
American dramatist and theatrical man
ager. has arrived in London to discuss
proposition to establish a theater. and, al
though no arrangement has yet been ar
rived at Mr.. Belasco says that within two
years theater will be built and opened
by him in London in which he will pursue
the same policy as at the Belasco in New
York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09
Three White Mice.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
LONDON, July 3.-Three white mice
were among the unfortunate victims In the
recent submarine disaster. These little
creatures can detect the odor of an escape
of gasolene much more readily than a
human being. and 1t is for that purpose
they are kept on board the submarines
during these latter days. They gave the
first warning that something was amiss by
setting up serious squeaking. The mice
are entered on the pay roll of the fleet. One
shilling per week is officially allowed BY
the admiralty for their 'srations.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09
Asked Receiver for Transportation Co.

CHICAGO, July S.-Thomas Hume of
Muskegon, Mich, made application today
for the appointment of a receiver for the
Chicago and Muskegon Transportation
Company. The company during the last
two years has become involved In operat-
ing the steamers Charles H. Hackley and
Alice Stafford, which piled between Chi
cago and Muskegon. The suit commenced
by Hume Is begun as the holder OF notes
of the defendant corporation. The steam
ers were sold at auction some time ago
and the action taken today Is intended to
wind up the affairs Of the company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09
Cotton Men to Meet at Asheville.

ASHEVILLE, N. c., July S.-The execu
tive committee of the American Cotton
Manufacturers Association decided upon
Asheville as the meeting place for the ma
tional convention of the association.
The total membership of the association
is 800. 1t is expected that 300 or more
delegates will be in attendance. The ses-
sions will be held at Kenilworth Inn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09
Oxford Degree for President Murray.

NEW YORK, July S.-Announcement was
made here today that the honorary degree
of doctor of letters was conferred today
upon Nicholas Murray Butler president OF
Columbia University, at a special con-
vention of oxford University, England.
The degree of doctor of laws was con-
ferred on President Butler by the Uni
versity of Manchester last Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09
After Persian Marauders.

LENKORAN, Russia, July s.-The gov.
eminent is waging vigorous campaign
against band of Persian marauders which
is crossing the border with increasing fire.
Quency. apparently owing to the laxity OF
the Persian provincial officials. Many OF
the band have been killed and thirty were
recently imprisoned, included among them
being several chiefs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09
TELEGRApHIC BRIEFS.

The freight steamer VIM. A. Rogers built
for the Niagara Transit Company, was
launched at Cleveland yesterday. The steam
err is 5i5 feet long and has capacity of
5000 tons.
The fire in the hold of the British steam
er volga, Capt Pattie, from San Francisco
via Yokohama. has been extinguished. The
cargo in the vessels after hold was destroy
ed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09
Leather Plant DESTROYED.

DANVERS. Mass. July s.-The plant of
the p. Kerans Russell Leather Manufacture
ing Company at Danversport was destroyed
by fire today entailing loss estimated at
about 100000 with partial insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09
Two Brothers Drowned.

TACOMA. N. H. July s.--Two brothers.
Fred and Justin Finn. aged fifteen and
twelve. respectively. were drowned today in
the Wtnnipesaukee river while swimming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09
The Marshall Field.

CHICAGO, July S-The team of the Mid
lothian Golf Club today won the Marshall
Field trophy for the second time, finishing
ahead of thirteen other teams. The con-
test was for thirty-six holes.
The DOGGY was 50, and the members OF
the winning team scored as follows:
Edwards, even; Phelps, up; Hunter. Z
up; Potter, 5 down; Comstock, o down.
Teams total, l down.
The other teams scored as follows:
Wheaton. 10 down; EXmoor, IS down: On
wentsia 10 down. Glenview. 3S down {;
Kenosha 80 down: Windsor. 4S down; Au-
burn. 80 down: Chicago, 81 down; Hins-
dale "a down; Homewood, "a down; West
ward down; Jackson Park, 81 down;
enswood. 100 down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09
TRAVERS DEFEATS PRoAL.
Invitation Golf Tournament of the
A,pawamis Club.

NEW YORK, July SIN the final round
for the first cup in the invitation golf
tournament of the Apawamis Club, Rye, N.
Y, today Jerome d. Travers of Nashua,
former interscholastic champion, defeated
Pierre A Proal of Seabright, n. j., by 4
up and to play.
Findlay S. Douglas, an ex-national cham
pion and Jerome Travers were the scratch
men in a handicap at thirty-six holes
which was won by B. S. Bottome of Fox
Hills, Staten Island. who did the course in
III with a handicap allowance of D.
Douglas did the journey in 1861 It being MS
first appearance in handicap this season.
Travers did not turn in a card for the
afternoon round.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09

Life is Full Of Incidents, but Few
events Uncle Sans speech on page u
an eyent.--Advt.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-01-28
Elh Will Make Merry

Elaborate preparations are making for
a great time on February zI-71. by Idaho
Springs Eiks. asd an endesvoF xiIl be
made 10 eciinse all previous entertain.
ments.
On the evening Of the .Tst a tegnisr
old-fashioned fair will be held. hnonR
the many attractions already sFEaaged
for are Roof Garden. Country store.
Postofice. Inhuman Frog. Collection
of crriosities. ''Sra-horse." etc. The
pos,offee will receive mail every two
minutes By wireless service. and al II the
attractions will have special features.
On the evening of Washington bifsh-
day. Feb. a.. a grand Colonial ball will
he given al the Close Of which aa eiegsnt
diamond ring will be- given 10 The most
popular young lady in Clear Creek
county. Dent do thing until you take
in the Elks fair and Colonial ball.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-01-28

Much to the Disappointment of not
aioue the promoters Of the enterprise.
but to every resident OF the district. the
Sewhouse tunnel has not yet cut the
great saratoAa vein. and the las, round
OF holes at the breast failed to disclose
any moisture. Blu, there IS little ques-
tion that the vein IS but short distance
ahead aud any shot may expose it.
lnteres, in the proposition remains un-
abated.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-01-28

Mrs. i. 4. Moss departed for Denver
Wednesday morning where she went 10
select quarters where she and + A. will
reside during their residence in the city.
D. A. remained behind TO finish pack
ing the furniture bu, will go to Denver
today. Mf and Mrs Moss will be great.
lg missed By the people here where they
have long been prominent in social and
frs;ernal circles
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-01-28

supply of bottles and cases ON hand. The
machinery is in first class shape and
there is no question but tina; the espaeity
OF the plant Sill be taxed to is lirni, Al
all times to supply The demand. The
compleiion Of the building furnishes The
company with splendid quarters. CONVEX
ientiy arranged. and ii is already one
Of the attractions OF the city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-01-28
The HsaIsr

is meeting with wonderful success at the
Beehee Hotel and has concluded TO re-
main longer. The healer Is man who
possesses miraculous curative powers.
u requires no money outlay to consult
him and his es are reasonable. He in
viies test of his powers by suffering
humanity. All arc invited to see this
wonderful Healer.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-01-28

Johnny Rohner has this week been up
against game warden and therefore has
but little use for that worthy and his
has,y methods. lie shipped three hand
some, elegantly mounted elk heads TO
Denver and they were promptly seized
by the game commissioner ON the plea
that no transportation permit bad been
taken out. but Mr.. Rohner had no diff
entity in clearing up the matter with
proper explanation.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-01-28
Business Is Booming.

The busiest place in Idaho Spring 10
day IS the Blue Ribbon Boiiiiug pI,ut,
where large force OF men are engaged
in preparing the beverages manufactured
by this company for market, or. in iaei
TO sil the orders that are now filed fof
The water. The company has large
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-01-28

Hon. II. c. NJ. Burgess. chairman of
Nebraska Republican State Central
committee. and also representing Lam
Monday night in Idaho Springs looking
after some of lis mining Investments.
Mr.. Burgess is an old time friend of
Col. Jno. T. Malialieu. having been
associated with him in politics for many
years, and when the two meet there is a
swapping Of yarns that renders the by
ISLANDERS speechless.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-01-28

Wheu coming down the Vagina canon
wagon road near the foot of Boomerang
guleh last last Sunday. Siraub brothers
lost horse The animal was killed by
the overturuing Of the wagon at a bad
place IN the road II is said they viii be-
gin suit against the county for damages
sustained on account of the poor eondi-
,ion Of tha, ihoroughfare.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-01-28

The twentieth anniversary Of the mar
riage Of Mr. ard Mrs. ]. 4. Carlson wss
celebrated las, Saturday At their home
on Miner street. a large number oil
friends assembled and most pleasant
time was enjoyed by those present. Mr.
aud Mrs. Carlson were presented with
handsome chocolate set
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-01-28

Jas. J. o'Rourke has been appointed
constable for district No. to I'LL the
vacancy caused by the death Of William
Libby. aud John Trenbcrth has secured
a similar appointment in district No ?
because Constable Carreison failed to
qualify owing to his absence from the
state.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-01-28

The early morning train carried dozen
or more citizens OF the county To Golden
this morning where the suit Of the Gazette
against the county commissioners will
come up ior hearing before Judge De-
France. The contract for the county
printing has been awarded 10 two d fer
ent Offices, and il is to settle the question
which has the legal right to the plum
that the sui, il brought.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-01-28

A six-foot vein earring a mixture Of
spar and mineral was encountered in the
breast Of the Honest John tunnel Thufp-
day of this week. The company viil
drift on the lode in either direction TO
ascertain its character, it being badly
mixed at the point Of intersection Win I
cross-lead. The big tunnel has beeu
making good progress through varving
formation, and beyond any doubt is nov
entering the we'll defined mineral zone Of
that section. Heretofore they have en-
countered mineral in small and Scattered
quantities. and while the veins a kw
hundred feet above on the surface srem.
to be we'll defined, they have been tvise-
ed BY some geological upheaval and have
not been found in place. The breast =
the tunnel is now coming into the fosrIes
ton in which the hssures will be clearly
defined.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-01-28

A weak and nearly starved Young
turkey was discovered las; MONDAY morn
ing behind a pile of boxes IN the rear of
Mellor & Pcterson's shop. The turkey
had escaped from consignment received
December n. 1904. and for u days bad
had nothing to eat or drink. 1t was yery
weak and efnaciated and was barely able
to stand when discovered. Condemned
milk was given it for a couple of days
and It has now almost entirely recovered
from the effects of its accidental eonfine-
ment.