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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23

Mr.. W. A. Howett. l Park row, Chicago,
Ill, as well as my personal effects.
"2-In my purse will be found ninety dol
lars (S9O1D and eleven cents, which amount
1 wish to be used in preparing my body for
shipment to my father. Telegraph him at
once.
"3-The gold signet ring which will be
found on my finger is to be sent to Mrs. G.
c. Willard 1927 West Cleartield street,
Philadelphia, without fail.
(SignedD GUY EARLE HOWETT."
Swallowed Ch1oroform.
In order to make assurance doubly sure
the young man had swallowed a quantity
Of chloroform before discharging the weap-
on. The fact that the chloroform had been
purchased in Philadelphia causes the po-
lice to believe that he had determined to
kill himself before he left that city to come
here. In addition to this circumstance, the
police were informed that woman had
telephoned from Philadelphia to the Metro
poIitan Hotel yesterday asking for infor-
nation concerning Howctt. She said she
would like to be informed if anything unus-
ual occurred to him, he was Respondent
when he left that city.
Thinking it merely a case of some
one trying to locate a friend, the clerk
paid but little attention to the message,
first ascertaning that Howett was not in
the hotel. The woman who did the tele-
phoning was MIS-. Willard. whose name is
mentioned in the letter written by Howett
Monday afternoon, when the young man
appeared at the hotel. he did not seem to
be in a respondent mood He threw down
q $50 bill when he registered. and said to
the clerk Take out for room for
day, about $3.50" He received his change
and was assigned to the room in which his
dead body was found. 1t is stated that
there was nobody in the room last night at
O'Clock, but the key to the room had not
been returned to the office since the time it
was handed over to the young man. The
chambermaid reported this morning that
she could not open the door and William
Rowan, a bell boy, was sent to make an
investigation. Looking over the transom
he saw enough to frighten him, and report
ed to the office. The clerk teephoned to
Capt. Boardman and Detectives Weldon
and Tyser were sent to the hotel to take
charge of the room until the arrival of
the coroner.
Discoveries Made by Detectives.
The detectives entered the room. after
forcing open the door, and saw the dead
body of the man stretched upon the bed.
On the bed was the empty bottle that had
contained the chloroform, and on the
floor beneath the outstretched hand of
the dead man was the revolver. The let
ter was found in an envelope that had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23
Guy Earle Howett, Ships
Yeoman, Commits Suicide.
LEAVES NOTE IN ROOM
WAS ON LEAVE FROM THE q. 8.
8. FRANKLIN.
Act Shown to Have Been Premeditated
Friends Communicated With by
the Police Department.

Guy Earle Howett who was ships yeo-
man aboard the recruiting ship Franklin.
stationed at the Norfolk navy yard, was
found dead in bed in a room in the Metro
politan Hotel this morning shortly before
noon. His death was the result of bullet
wound, the ball passing through his heart
1t was shown that the shot had been fired
by the young man with the intention of
ending his life by a letter found in his
room, which was addressed ITO Whom 1t
May Concern and which reads:
II state herewith that intend commit
ting suicide by chloroform, and make the
following requests:
II have pay due me from the Navy De-
partment to the amount of about one hun
dred and sixty-fve dollars (s165). which
amount l wish turned over to my father
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
General and Personal News From
Montgomery County's Capital.

Special Correspondence Of The Star
ROCKVILLE. Md, August 90, 1905
Miss Mamie E. Ricketts,, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. U. NJ. Ricketts, of this town, and
Mr.. Orion Randall Benson, a well-known
young resident of Goshen. this county,
were quietly married this evening at the
home Of the bride. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Thomas H. Campbell. pas
tor of the Baptist Church, in the presence
of a very few relatives and intimate
friends of the young couple. Immediately
afterward the newiy-married couple left for
a short trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Heagy Of Berk-
ley. Va. are visiting relatives and friends
In this vicinity.
Mr.. George w. Davis of this place has
gone to Goldsboro, N. c., to accept po-
stion with railroad company at that
place.
Miss Helen Bond Of Baltimore is a guest
at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Ernest Wolf.
at this place.
The Misses Turner Of The Plains. Va are
guests Of Miss Barry Albert. at this place.
Frank Jackson young Washington
negro was arrested on the fair grounds
here this afternoon upon the charge of con-
Quoting a travelling '.speak-easy'' and gam
bling establishment satchel which he
carried was found to contain seven pint
bottles of whisky. a glass. three sets Of
dice and a Sweat-cloth. He was taken be-
fore Justice of the Peace Joseph Reading,
who committed him to Jail to await a pre-
liminary hearing. Deputy Sheriff Artemus
Sullivan made the arrest.
Frank L. Hewitt of Silver Spring, who
was nominated by the recent republican
county convention as the candidate for
sheriff, has notified County Chairman VIII
lis b. Burdette that, because of business
reasons, he cannot accept the nomination
The county committee, which has authority
to fill the vacancy, will meet here within a
few days. 1t is thought probable that
Frank 8. Ward. who was named for the
house of delegates, will be nominated to
take Hewitt's place on the ticket, and Mr.
Benjamin C. Riggs of Rockville will be Sc
lected for the house OF delegates in the
place of Mr.. Ward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23

effectually suppressed. The governor of the
province promptly made amends and gave
strict orders for the suppression of any
further demonstrations against Americans.
1t is said at the State Department that
the affair was not at all serious, and that
the authorities are entirely satisfied with
the action of the Chinese officials for the
prompt and efficient steps taken for the
protection of American interests during the
present somewhat disturbed state of affairs
in China.
Protests against the Chinese boycott of
American goods continue to be received at
the State Department, but very few allege
that losses have been incurred, although in
one Of two instances transportation COM
panies say that there has been a falling off
in the shipments of American goods to
China. No further reports indicating the
progress of the boycott have been received
at the department. and 1t is not believed
that there Is any material increase of the
boycott movement outside of Shanghai.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23
Intent of Bill in Equity Filed
by Trustee.
TIE. WAGGAMAN ESTATE
THE LIST OF CREDITORS MADE
PARTIES TO SUIT.
Effort to Set Aside Lien Held by the
Catholic University to Be
Resisted

The bill In equity for the sale OF woodley
Park, the chief asset of the bankrupt estate
OF Thomas +. Waggaman. was filed just
before the closing of the clerks Office yes
terday, predicted in yesterdays Star H.
Rozier Duany. as trustee OF the estate Of
Thomas +. Waggaman. in n volumnous
printed bill, sues Thomas r waggaman
and John Ridout. trustees. in whom is vest
ed the legal title to Woodley; Thomas e.
Waggaman in his own right and about
seventy-five others interested as trustees or
as holders of notes secured on the property.
including the Catholic University of Amer
lea, the party secured by trust for nearly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23
MAI. MAxFIELD'S RETIREMENT.
He Did Efficient Service in the Span
ish War

Maj Joseph E. Maxfield, Signal Corps,
having been found ncapacitated for further
active service on account of disabilities in
cident thereto, has been placed on the re-
tired list of the army. Maj. Maxfield was
graduated from Harvard College in 1881.
In the following year he enlisted as pri-
vate in the Signal Corps of the army. In
July 1854, he was appointed second lieu
tenant in the corps and reached the grade
of major in February 1901. During the
Spanish war he rendered efficient service
in the signal department of the volunteer
army, In which he held the office of chief
signal officer, with the rank of Lieutenant
colonel For several weeks past he has
been under treatment at the army hospital
at San Francisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23

iouio o., d year ago, ".
weather conditions and general forecast
Conditions are quite stagnant this morn
Ing, there being almost entire absence
OF any general atmospheric movement.
Temperatures are considerably above the
seasonal average over nearly all districts
except the Pacific coast states and the
precipitation during the past "a hours has
showers in the Ohio, upper Mississippi and
lower Missouri valleys, the south, Colorado,
Utah and Arizona.
There will be showers tonight and Thurs
day in the Virginias, Maryland and North
Carolina. In the Ohio valley. lower lake
region middle Atlantic and east gulf states
the weather will be generally fair, except
In eastern Florida where there will be
showers Thursday.
1t will be warmer tonight in the eastern
lower lake region, and slightly cooler in
eastern New York.
The winds along the middle Atlantic
coast will be light northwest to north, be-
coming variable; on the south Atlantic and
east gulf coasts light and variable, and on
the lower lakes light, variable, becoming
southeast and south.
The following heavy precipitation Qn in
chess has been reported during the past "a
hours: Tampa, 1872; Louisville, LA; Lex
nston, 1.S2; Port Eads, 1.42
Steamers departing today for European
ports will have light to fresh westerly
winds, becoming variable, with fair weather
to the Grand Banks.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the twenty-four hours beginning
at pm. yesterday:
Thermometer August %, 4 pm. IS; 8
pm, II; u midnight, II; August %, 4 m,
II; s am, 70; II noon. 81; 2 pm, ss.
Maximum. SO, at Las pm, August %;
minimum, 81, at am. August q.
Observation-Disclosures % pm. 1893; 8
pm, 1901; u midnight. 1888; August 3d.
4 am. 1898; am, 1902; noon. 1902; 2
pm, 5000.
Downtown Temperature.
The temperature registered today by AZ
flecks standard thermometer was as fol-
lows: am, So; IL noon, 81; 2 pm, 9s
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at
8 am: Great Falls, temperature, IS; con-
ditiOn. 12i Dalecarlia reservoir, tempera
condition at south connection, g; George
town distributing reservoir, tempera ture,
-; condition at infuent gatehouse, g; con-
dition at effiuent gatehouse S; Washington
city reservoir, temperature, ~; condition at
influent, 8; condition at effluent, p.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, s:13 am and 500 pm !;
high tide, 124 am. and 40 pm.
TomOrrow-Low tide, 905 am. and 0:12
pm; high tide, PIP am. and 2:31 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose, $40 am; sun sets, 6:44
pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 5:21 am.
Moon rises, IL 80
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 fif
teen minutes after sunset and exiting uiShed
forty-llve minutes before sunrise.
Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPER'S FERRY, w. Va, August 23.-
The Potomac is muddy and the Shenandoah
cloudy here today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23
JOHN PAUL JONES MEMORIAL.
Ceremonies Finally Decided on fol-
April "a Next.

Secretary Bonaparte today announced
that he recently conferred with Rear Ad-
miral Sands, superintendent of the Naval
Academy, in regard to the ceremonies at
tending the final interment Of the remains
of Commodore John Paul Jones at the Ma
val Academy, Annapolis, Md. 1t was found
that it would be impossible to make suit
able arrangements for the proposed cere-
monies by September % next, the ami
versary of the date of the capture of the
Scraps, and that the French squadron
which desired to take part in the cere-
monies would hardly have time to reach
here by that date. 1t had therefore been
decided to have the John Paul Jones me-
mortal ceremonies April "a next which is
the anniversary of the capture of the Brit
ish warship Drake by Commodore Jones,
as the presence of the French warships
will be assured by that date
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23
BENNINGTON REPORT
Referred to the Judge Advocate Gen.
eral of the NAVY.

Secretary Bonaparte has referred the re-
port Of the court of inquiry In the Bennng-
ton case to the Judge advocate general, and
1t is expected that a determination will be
reached regarding the recommendations of
the court of inquiry within a short time.
At the time of the disaster the President in
formed Secretary Bonaparte that he de-
sired report from the Secretary upon the
subject, and it is the intention of Mr. Bona
parte to forward to the President such
report within three or four days This re-
port will cover the general conditions and
will probably comment upon the working of
the naval personnel law and its relation to
the steam engineering department of the
nayy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23
Wheel Had Been Stolen.

The bicycle that was fshed from the river
near the north end Of the Long bridge re-
Gently, after a splash had been heard, and
it was thought somebody had been drown
ed, as stated in Mondays Star, proved to
be stolen property. The wheel had been
taken. 1t is stated, from in front of st. Pat
lieved the rider Of the wheel was on his
way from the city with 1t, and that he
threw it overheard when he saw a police
man on duty at the bridge. Austin Hall of
COB Massachusetts avenue northwest owns
the recovered wheel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23
Korea commends Minister Allen.

Mr.. Yum Chung Kim, charge of the Korean
legation, called at the State Department
today and presented an autograph letter
written by the Emperor of Korea to Presi-
dent Roosevelt regarding the recall of for
mer Minister Allen of Korea. The letter
expressed high commentator of the sery-
Ices of Mr.. Allen a representative of the
United States government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23
Painters Strike.

There were no developments in the paint
ers strike at the Washington navy yard
today An official of the yards and docks
division said to a Star reporter this after
noon that as the fund for general work at
the yard is running very low 1t is probable
the force of painters employed there would
have been discharged in a few days had
the walkout not been ordered by the paint
ers union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23
INSULT TO FLAG.
Mud Was Thrown at It in Annoy by
Chinese.

Mail advices have just been received at
the State Department in regard to an in
cipirent riot at Annoy. China, July % last,
following meeting OF Chinese to take steps
to enforce the boycott on American prod
ucts, from which it appears that some of
the more violent Chinese organized an at
tack on the United States consulate and
even went so far as to throw mud at the
United States flag; but, although some of
the pieces struck the staff, no damage was
done. Mr.. George e. Anderson. the con-
sui was present but was not personally
molested. The local authorities acted
promptly and the trouble was quickly and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23
Woman Disappears From Home

Mrs. Mildred Wilkerson, colored twenty
seven years old. is reported to be missing
from her home at S23 Delaware avenue
southwest. She left there yesterday morn
Ing about o'clock after writing her hus-
band note telling him she intended TO
commit suicide. Mr.. Wilkerson called
upon Captain Boardman this morning and
told him OF his wifes disappearance, ex-
planning that she had said She had been
disappointed at not being able 10 live
happily after she was married
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23
DEATH OF HARRY MEYNEs.
Victim Of Typhoid, August 20, at
Panama

Word has been received here of the death
OF Harry c. Meynes, formerly of this city,
at Panama August 20. A cablegram re-
ceived at the office of the Panama canal
commission says that death resulted from
typhoid fever Mrs. Meynes, the young
mans mother was notified at her home,
ITO Sd street northwest and arrangements
will be made to bring the body to this city.
Mr.. Meynes was the only son of Mrs.
Ada c. and the late Charles A. Meynes of
this city,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23
To Represent the Armv.

First Lieutenant James Carroll, assistant
surgeon. has been detailed to represent the
medical department of the army at the
third annual meeting of the American Pub
lie Health Association to be held in Boston
September % to % next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23

Lawrence johnson, prominent in Phila-
delphia financial and club circles. died there
yesterday of apoplexy. He was stricken
In his Office. Mr.. johnson was ffty-six
years Of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23

Gun cotton, enough TO kill man. ar
rarged IN an Internal machine and dis
gu:Sed as n Sift cigar box. was received by
Precinct Police Capt. Miles OReilly yes
terday in New York. This is the third
deadly explosive element of similar con-
struetion sent through New York mails in
the last four days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23
Child Bitten by a Dog,

Ruth Wormley, colored nine years old.
living at 601 Pomeroy street northwest, was
bitten on her thumb by dog this morning
and painfully injured. Her injury was
dressed at Freedmen's Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23

Moses August Floor Covering Sale.
Carpets Rugs. Mattings, etc. Bargained
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23
PARTLY CLOUDY.
Tomorrow Cloudy and Probably
Showers

Forecast till pm. Thursday-For the
District of Columbia Maryland and Vir-
GINA, partly cloudy tonight and Thursday,
pre- badly occasional showers; variable
winds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23

Maximum temperature past twenty four
hours, 80; a year ago, 90.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-11-29

time his sufferings were intense, but
he bore it all with meekness and pa
thence and resignation.
To his devoted wife and to his sons
and daughters we can but express our
sympathy in their loss, although we,
can but rejoice that for him the agony
is gone and that he now looks upon
the countenance of the God he loved
so we'll.
The funeral service occurred today
at 2 o'clock, Rev. T. E. Thuresson
officiating and the large number of old
friends attending testified most elo-
quently to the love and esteem in
which he was held.
His children arise up and call him
blessed, his wife also, and she prais-
eth him" and added to this is the full
voice of all who know him. "Well
done, thou good and faithful servant. -
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-11-29
FATHER COOPER MOVED.

Rev. L. J. Cooper was notified last
week that the authorities of his church
had seen fit to move him from here to
Alvord, the charge to take place Dec.
l. An unofficial report says that his
place here will be will be filled by
Father Ecker of Coon Rapids The
people of Charter, Oak are not pleased
with the change as they had learned
to respect Father Cooper and enjoy
meeting him. However, the move is
a decided promotion for him, the new
parish being about double the strength
OF this one. The change, also will
give this parish the German priest that
the Germans of the congregation have
so long wanted. Charter Oak Times.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-11-29
THE oBERL1N GLEE CLUB

If 500 guarantee is obtained Den
ison will have the opportunity of hear
ing the famous Oberlin Glee Club on
Dec. 3Oth. This is one of the very
foremost organizations in the United
States. Few small towns have the
opportunity to hear them.
DIR. R. o. McConnaughey has a
brother in the club and as the concert
tour brings them this way they have
consented, to come provided reason
able guarantee is provided. This is a
rare opportunity and there should be
no difficulty in making an advance sale
that will insure their coming. All
lovers Of good music should see DR..
McConnaughey at once, for unless they
do Denison will miss this treat.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-11-29
hearts with patriotism and truth and
honesty of purpose.


honesty Of purpose.
She united with the Reorganized
Church of Latter Day Saints and her life
record goes far towards proving her
church to be worthy Of its name. She
was Christian in the highest and nobles,
sense of the term; she was true woman
in every relation in life and it will be
many years before the name Aunt
Margaret will cease to be repeated with
loving reverence by all who know her
best.
The funeral services were held in De-
lott yesterday forenoon. Elder ]. c. Crabb
Of Little Sioux, officiating.
Loving friends from far and near
paid loving tribute to her memory.
1t is with profound sorrow that we
unite with the many in praises Of her
goodly life and that we extend to her loved
ones our heartfelt and sincere coincidence
we believe that death meant nothing to
her save =, brighter. happier life, and.
long e'er this her boy in blue has clasped
her to his breast in that fair realm where
parting is unknown.
Among those present from other COM
munities were: Mr.. aod Mrs. ]. c Mil
liman, E w. Milliman. Mrs T.. Austin,
Mr.. and Mrs. q. w. Hunt and Ensign
Hunt, of Logan, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S.
Hall, Mrs. Hattie Witter. Mrs. Geo.
Case. of Woodbine. and Lisy "a. Hunt, Of
Dunlap.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-11-29
GOOD NEWS.

The county clerk has just received
letter from the superintendent of the
hospital at Clarinda, stating that in
his opinion Mr.. John Duff is now fully
restored to reason. 1t was felt all the
time that his mental troubles were of
. temporary nature only. This good
news will be hailed with delight hy
his many friends
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. James Roll
Inns, jr., of East Boyer, township on
Sunday, Nov. 26, a daughter. We
congratulate.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-11-29

With Thanksgiving here holiday season opened
finds with larger Stocks better accomoda
daton 1or the holiday trade than before All of stocks
are ned With strictly goods Anything is to be
had at stores Everything to
class no matter what the price Now is the
short time left