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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
IMPORTATION OF DIAMONDS.
Record Breaking Figures of $35, OOo,-
600 Reached Last Year.

Importatons of diamonds into the United
States reached the record breaking figures
OF $35OOO.O0O last year, according to re-
port of the bureau of statistics. There has
never been anything steady about the i'm
portation of cut diamonds. Year before
last the value of those imported was ST.
100000. the year before S19.0O0.000. and in
1908 S26.OOO0O0, and so on. The importa-
ton does not even seem to vary In proper
ton to tina wealth of the country. but fol-
lows some mysterious law of its own
There was S10OO0O00 worth of uncut da-
monds imported last year, and this class of
import has shown more steady growth A
few years ago there were no diamond cut
tiers in the United States. Now there are
a good many. The census of 1890 showed
only ninety-two diamond cutters in the
United States. That of 1900 showed 498.
There are more and more of the uncut
stones imported annually and of the re-
mainder. the larger number are imported
unset. Most of the diamonds used In this
country come from South Africa, but are
imported through England and European
countries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
TRADE WITH COLOMBIA.
Minister Barrett's Conclusions as to
the True Conditions.

Minister John Barrett of Colombia. who
has been running serial in the daily consul
lar reports on the trade possibilities OF CO.
lombia. has wound up this lengthy disserta-
ton with a finding as to what he believes
the true conditions. He says:
To-day Colombia is selling to the United
States such exports as coffee, hides, ALL
gator and goat skins. gold bars and dust,
rubber. tobacco, balsam. of tolu. heron
plumes and other feathers, straw hats. ba-
nanas, cocoanuts chocolate. ivory nuts.
uuina. platinum, dyewootls, cedar and ma
hogany. orchids. etc. Tive value of these
exports to the United States in 1903 approx
tmated St 300 900 gold. This amount will
be tripled when Colombia Is started on an
era OF permanent peace and productiveness
is increased.
Colombian imports from the United States
include flour, kerosene oil, agricultural I'M
Elements, mining and sugar-retinng ma
Chnery railroad and steamboat equipment,
novelties of all kinds. shoes, matches. arms
and sporting goods. hardware ayes ana
chemicals toilet articles, some lines OF
cotton cloth and clothing, paper and print
ing supplies, etc; but. excepting the nrst
of these items the greatest quantities are
supplied by Europe. Imports from the
United States in 1905 amounted in value TO
only So 100 600 although the grand total OF
foreign imports amounted to approximately
1000 to S15.0o0Goo"
Barrett says: THE United States is CO.
lombia's best market. Not only now does
the United States buy more Colombian
produce than any other foreign nation. but
as time goes on, Colombia is sure to depend
more and more on the demands or Amerl-
can consumption. AT the same time the
United States Is able to supply four-hfths
OF what Colombia now buys abroad. and
should in time control by Tar the major
portion of her imports. Thus, both the
United States and Colombia, having vital
and mutual interests at stake. should GER
tainIy study their commercial and political
relations in the sincere hope OF perma-
nently lettering them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
RECRUITING SYSTEM CHANGED
Men Will BE Examined by Surgeons
at Military Posts.

A general order has been issued at the
War Department changing the system OF
recruiting in several important particulars.
Hereafter men will not be allowed to enlist
st the regular recruiting offices In cities
and towns where agencies are established.
but after they have been selected they will
be sent to military posts for examination
by army surgeons before they are finally
accepted. II the men are rejected they
will be returned TO their homes at the ex-
pense of the government. The new ar
rangement obyiates the necessity of dis
charging men after they have been in the
service a short time because of some phys
ical defect. Recruiting officers will not be
responsible hereafter in a pecuniary way
for enlistng men unfit for the army unless
II is clearly shown that they carelessly
passed the man for enlistment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30

Reuben Lee Said to Have Seriously
Injured Woman.

No arrests have yet been made in the
case of alleged assault on Henrietta Hon
esty, colored, who was found in a serious
condition in her home in Green's court
northwest early Sunday morning. Detec-
tives Cornwell and Muller, Precinct Detec-
tive Cox and officers of the third precinct
are keeping a close watch for Reuben Lee,
colored, who is charged by the woman
with having inflicted the injuries. The
woman is still in the Emergency Hospital
and is in a serious condition, but 1t Is
thought by the surgeons that she will re-
cover.
The trouble is said to have originated
in jealousy. Henrietta Honesty was mar
ried some time ago, but it is said her hus-
band has not been living with her. Sat
urday night. however, he went to see her.
The police say that during the absence of
the husband Lee had been paying court
to the woman, and when he found that her
husband had returned he became jealous
and assailed her with a knife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
HARTE DIVORCE SUIT
Beginning Of Sixth Week Of
Noted Case.
A SPIRIT OF WEAKNESS
Detective a Witness to Prove Where
He Got Letters.
ALLEGED SENT THE coACHMAN
Visited Latter's Room, Broke Open \
Trunk and Secured the Love
Missives in Question.
|. SPIRIT OF WEAKNESS
ALLEGED SENT THE CoACHMAN

PITTSBURG. Pa. July 30.-There was a
spirit of WEAKNESS pervading the court
room. despite the recess of two days. when
the trial of Augustus Hartje's application
for divorce from Mrs. Mary Scott Hartje
was resumed today This is the beginning
of the sixth week of the case and the nine
teenth day OF actual trial.
The presence of several private detectives
In the court room gave rise to the report
that the plaintiff would attempt to prove
where he obtained the famous love letters
to Coachman Nadine. the correspondent.
The surmise was correct. as the first wit
ness called was John B. Staubb, an opera
tive for private detective agency
When the witness was asked about the
letters counsel for Mrs. Hartje objected on
the ground that the evidence was not re-
buttal and should have been offered in the
evidence in chief.
Judge Frazer said he thought so, too, but
in view of Madness denial that the letters
were ever in his possession he would admit
the evidence.
If the other side desired any time in
which to rebut this testimony, however the
court would grant them all the time they
wanted.
Mrs. Hartje Uneasy.
The witness testified that he had visited
Madness room twice. and. with John A.
Anderson. another detective. had broken
open Madness trunk and removed the let
ters. He identified the court exhibits as
the missivas taken
During Staubbs testimony Mrs. Hartje
appeared uneasy and then angry, while
her husbands manner was apparently one
OF cool Indifference.
Nadine came into court while the witness
was still on the stand, and. after listening
intently to the testimony for time, hur-
riedly lett the court room.
Staubb was subjected to vigorous cross
examination and the relation of the meth
DDS and code of signals, which he and his
brother detect re used in procuring the
letters, caused much amusement.
Staubb was unable to tell what other ar
ticles were in the trunk and several times
became badly tangled under the fire of
cross questions. Detective Anderson was
then called to the stand and corroborated
Staubbs details of the taking of the letters
When court adjourned a large crowd as
sembled in front of the court house and
for time Grant street was almost i'm
passable. Threats were made of an attack
on the detectives. Staubb and Anderson
who testified today, and a detail of city
police was sent to preserve order.
1t was rumored that some of the wit
nesses in the case were to be arrested be-
fore the close of the day When Staubb
and Anderson left the court house they
were followed by several men, who We're
believed to be detectives. j..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
TO TAKE DEvINE's PLACE.
Chicago Red Gross Representative Will
Go to San Francisco.

Mr.. Charles A. Magee, secretary of the
American Red Cross Association, today sent
telegram to DIR. Edward 7. Devine the
special representative of the Rec Cross at
San Francisco. saying that In compliance
with his request the president and execu-
tive committee reluctantly relieve you from
duty August l and desire to testify on be-
half of the Red Cross to the great debt
that society and the people of San Fran
cisco owe you for the splendid work Won
have done;" also notifying him that Mr..
Bickneli OF chicago has been appointed to
relieve him in San Francisco
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
Will of VIM. w, Stone.

BY the terms of the will of William w.
Stone, dated February 10. 1906 and filed
today for probate, premises No. 1905 9Th
street northwest to the children of George
T. Wade, ST. The following monetary be-
quests are made: Fifteen hundred dollars
to Mrs. Howard Buffer. $500 to Mrs Bessie
Coughlin. $500 to George T. Wade, jr., $500
to Thomas Wade. 500 to william Bell.
500 to Clarence e. King and $50 to George
I. King. The money due the deceased
from Bricklayers' Union, No. /. Is given
to George T. Wade, ST., provided he erect
monument to the memory OF the deceased
members OF the Stone family. The rest
the children OF George T. Wade. Clarence
e. King Is named as executor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
Building Permits Issued.

the following permits:
To the Anderson Dray and Storage Com
pany, for one three-story and basement
concrete and brick warehouse at 401 South
Capitol street; architects, Morris & clifford;
builder. Anderson Dray and Storage Com
pany; estimated cost. S35 goo.
To Susan Hopp. for repairs at 1927 10Th
street northwest: architect Thomas NJ
Reynold; builder. Susan Hopp; estimated
cost, $1,000
To the Metropolitan Club, for repairs. at
170S II street northwest; architects Helms
q La FARCE: contractors, Richardson &
Burgess. Incorporated estimated cost,
81 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
DECLINES TO APPEAR.
W. A. Miller to Face an Additional
CHARGE

The suspended assistant foreman of the
bindery of the government printing office.
Mr.. w. A. Miller, is still regarded by Mr..
Charles A. Stilliugs. the public printer, In
the light of a recalcitrant witness. 1t is
stated he has utterly failed to obey Mr..
Stillings' order to report at the office and
face the allegations that have been made
against him by Mr.. Ashton, assistant in
spector who suspended Miller on charges
of INSTRUMENTATION and insolence.
1t is said his failure to- report at the
printing office as ordered by the public
printer may be regarded as disobedience of
the direct orders of his superior officer and
this will be included in the charges he will
have to answer.
1t is expected Mr.. Stillings will be at his
Office tomorrow and that he will take up
the Miller case at once
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
Child Bitten by Dog.

While playing near her home last evening
Dora Hurley. ten years old, OF I'll 18th
street northeast. was bitten In the LIP by q
dog that was running about on the street.
The little girl ws.s carried to nearby drug
store. where the wound was cauterixed No
serious consequences are anticipated The
police OF the ninth precinct are attempting
to learn the identity OF the owner Of the
dog and It is probable that some action
viii be taken TO have the animal killed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
Death Of Thos. G. Gordon.

Thomas c. Gordon. aged sixty-seven,
died of paralysis at the home of his daugh-
ter, Mrs C. E. England. In Rockville. Md,
July 81. The funeral occurred yesterday at
Locust Grove, Va. Mr.. Gordon's wife and
three children Mrs. C. f. England of Rock
vile, Mrs. Roy E. Smith of Washington and
Mr.. Charles A. Gordon of Pine Bluff, Ark,
survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
Treat to Address Bank Clerks.

Charles H. Treat. United States treasurer.
has accepted an invitation to address the
National Convention of Bank Clerks Of the
United States September at Atlantic CITY.
The subject of his address will be the Ma
tional Banking System Its Merits aud De-
me rits,' 3 Mr.. Treat Will discuss some
changes that should be made in the ma
tional banking laws, but at the same time
he will point out some of the strong and
valuable points of the laws. which are fire.
quently attacked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
ALMOST PERFECT TRACK.
Big Card at Chenille Circuit Races at
Cleveland.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. July S0-The Glen
vile track was in almost perfect condition
for the opening Of the grand circuit trot-
ting races today. The heavy rains OF yes
terday were followed today by hot sun
and a fine breeze which combined to dry
out the track. The feature of todays card
will be the merchants and manufacturers
$4,000 stake for trotters. The favorites in
this race are Silver Band, Kenneth Mac
and Brilliant Girl Thirteen horses will
start.
Three other events will be decided today;
the 2.06 and 2. 10 pace and the 2.10 trot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
MAY GO TO ARBITRATION.
Differences Between Master Plumbers
and Journeymen's Union.

1t was reported In labor circles today that
the master plumbers and the journeymen
who have been locked out for several
months are about ready to arbitrate their
differences. The masters association held
meeting today at the Master Builders Hall,
14th and G streets, which continued from
IL o'clock to about o'clock this after
noon. It was stated that the decision has
been arrived at by the masters and the
grievances to an umpire and abide his de-
eision.
1t Is understood this step was FASTENED
by the action Of the Bricklayers Union in
deciding that its members could not work
on buildings on which non-union plumbers
were employed. 1t was further stated that
the Painters Union would also decide at
special meeting to be called to refrain from
working on structures with non-union
plumbers. and that other trades unions
might follow suit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
TENNIS TOURNEY.
Interest in Final Round OF Longwood
Cup Singles.

BOSTON. July 30.-Interest on the tennis
courts at Longwood today centered In the
final round of the Longwood cup singles
scheduled for this afternoon between w. J.
Clothier of Philadelphia, member of last
years challenging team for the Davis tro-
ply in England. and Karl II. Behr. the
Yale expert. Today's winner will play
William A. Larned in the challenge round
tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30

The special committee OF the board OF
education on the selection Of superintend-
ent u holding q conference this afternoon
with the other members Of the board in
executive session. The conference will
probably last until about o'clock and II
II thought to be probable that decision
Win be reached today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
GOT THE DROP ON HIM.
Man Who Kept Police at Bay Shot at
Urhaua Ohio.

URBANA, Ohio. July 30.-In running
fight with the police today Bill Williams.
colored, was mortally wounded, after keep
ing officers at bay all day yesterday. He
had a shotgun and declared he would shoot
any man who approached his house.
when he came from the house today one
OF the watchers put q bullet through VIII
lfams, stomach. Before Williams was shot
he slightly wounded an officer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
Sailed With Lieut.. highlands Body.
euec.al "a blcxrnm tn The Star

CHEFoo, July 3.-The United States
cruiser Chattanooga sailed for Yokahama'
this morning. carrying with her the body OF
Lieut. Clarence England, who waa acci-
dentaIIy killed on Saturday by rifle shot
from the French cruiser Dupcttt Th0uars.
Al naval board of inquiry was appointed on
Saturday to make report on the affair to
Nashiugton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
YOUNG AsToR A HERO.
Calamity Rescued Trooper Of His
Regiment.

IIeS Z.
WINDSOR, England, July 3O.-Seeond
Lieut.. John Jacob Astor, son of William
Waldorf Aston. today calamity rescued
trooper of his regiment. the First Life
Guards. from drowning in the River
Thames. Lieut. Astor's troop was engaged
In swimming practice. when a troopers
horse got into difficulties in midstream and
kicked is rider.
The latter sank in deep water and young
Aston dived In and brought up the soldier
in time to enable the latter to be restored
to life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30
TELEGRAPHIc BRIEFS.

MoDANE. France. July 90-Traffic over
the Mount Gents railroad. interrupted by
the recent cloudburst, has been entirely re-
established
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-30

LEXINGTON, KY, July 30.-The United
Brothers of Friendship and Sisters Of the
Mysterious Ten opened an international tri-
ennial convention here today, and will con-
tinue in session five days. 1t is the largest
fraternal and beneficial colored organiza-
ton In the world, and has a membership or
100000 All parts of the United States,
Canada, West Indies and Cuba are repre-
scented by delegates.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1906-08-09

where he fell asleep from exhaustion,
not awakening until past noon the
next day. Then he swan to the Molo-
kai shore mile away and made his
way home.
When he started on his swim he
had taken off his shirt, as 1t was
hindrance in swimming, but had kept
his trousers on, so that the white skin
of his legs would not attract the
sharks which infest these waters. He
was terribly tormented while in the
water by small crabs which fastened
themselves to the skin of his chest
and clawed and bit him almost to
madness. He was in the water nearly
II hours and swan distance of be-
tween 25 and 80 miles.
Duvauchelle is of French and Ha-
waiian parentage, 3S years old, tall
and powerfully built In many re-
spects Duvaucheale's experience is
without parallel, although there
have been several somewhat similar
occurrences in these waters, the COM
paratively narrow channels between
the islands of Molokai, Lanai and
Maui tempting many to cross in
whaleboats and other small craft.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1906-08-09

spent a few weeks in Cincinnati. being
element in the population. Then he
went to Louisville. where he remained
several months. From Louisville he
went to st. Louis and from ST. Louis
to Milwaukee. He remained in Mil
waukee six months.
Meanwhile he was writing regularly
to and receiving letters regularly from
his sweetheart in Germany. He told
her that he should send for her as
soon as he should settle down and be.
come able to support her and himself
in comfort
prospecting for gold, and within year
he struck a rich lead. Thereupon he
dispatched letter to his sweetheart
begging her to come to him at once.
She answered his letter, saying that
because of the illness of her mother
she could not leave her home. A few
weeks later he received another letter
from her, saying that her mother was
better but that for other reasons she
could not then come to the United
States to join him. Apparently realiz.
ing finally that his sweetheart did not
intend to join him, Overhardt ceased
writing to her and abandoned hope.
He disposed of his mine several
months after he received his last let.
ter from his sweetheart and, coming
to this region. built the little cabin on
the mountainside, In which he spent
the rest of his miserable life. 1t Is
believed that in his loneliness and his
grief his mind finally. became de-
ranged and that was responsible for
his eccentric habits. What became
OF the fortune which the old man real
lied from the sale of his gold mine Is
mystery.
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AERONAUT BRAVES SEA AND
STORM in BALLOON AND LIVES

Allen started from Providence at
noon. 1t was raining at the time
and soon the lightning was playing
about the big gas bag. There was
something wrong with the anchor
rope, and Allen let out enough gas
to bring the balloon to earth. The
trouble was righted, ballast was
thrown out, and the balloon shot into
the air to such height that the aero
naut was able to look down and see
the storm raging far below.
The wind was blowing from the
west, and Mt dark Allen found him.
self over the tip end of Cape Cod and
being rapidly carried out to sea. The
balloon sank lower and lower, and
Allen drlfted rapidly at n height OF
100 feet above the water, the anchor
rope trailing through the waves and
retarding the progress. Twice the
car was dashed into the water, but
each time Allen threw over ballast
and the balloon rose.
At daybreak no land was in sight.
The captain of a tug towing a string
of barges heard Aliens cries for help,
and gave chase, but the balloon was
going too rapidly. and soon the yes.
sci dropped out of the race.
Several hours later Allen came near
the schooner. The vessel started
toward him. but failed to reach the
drag rope in time. Members of the
crew were out in dories. however.
and one of them managed to seize the
rope. The dory was dragged through
the water at great rate for time,
but Allen let out gas and managed to
step from the car attached to the bal.
loon to the dory without getting his
feet wet.
In spite of his thrilling experience
Allen retains his nerve, and says he
is ready to make another ascension.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1906-08-09
YOUNG MAN is VARNISHED BY HA7FpS

Marion. lnd.-Eyerett Storts. IS
years old, escorted Miss Blair to her
country home, after an entertainment
in Van Buren,. When Storts was re.
turning to his home in Van Buren at
~ o'clock at night he was overpow-
cred by a dozen young men, was
gagged, bound and tied to a tree. Var.
nish and turpentine were used TO
anoint him, and then one OF the young
men declared he intended to stab him
A wet thumb was thrust against
Stort's neck, and the yarnish that ran
down over his collar was thought by
Storts to be blood. He is said to
have tainted. The young men cut the
ropes that bound him. and. after test