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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-10-26

Martin Overseth is home from his
trip to Manitoba. He says it is a
great country.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-10-26
For Sale.

Ten room house with two lots. En-
quire at Leader Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-21
UNIQUE CASE DEVELOPS.
Woman With Cash and Bonds an OBJ
ject Of Charity.

ject OF Charity.
In the arrest Of Margaret Koran, sixty
years old. Of Denver, Col, staying in the
city at the Florence Crittenden Home. yes
terday, on a charge Of insanity. Sanitary
Officer Sroufe found that he had developed
one Of the most unique cases that has ever
come to the notice of his office. The elderly
woman was today committed to the Wash
ington Asylum Hospital to be examined as
to her mental condition.
The woman was taken into custody yes
terday by policemen of the second precinct
at the request>of DR.. D. W. Prentiss, after
the doctor had received visit from her.
She was sent to the house Of detention,
where search was made of her clothing.
AT first only about SO was found in her
possession. but further search was made,
and. sewed in various parts Of her dresses
and clothing and fastened with safety pins
IN small packages. was found a sum aggre-
eating $332.31 In cash and government
bonds amounting to $500. The small for
tune was taken from her and was this
morning turned over to police headquarters
until the case Is disposed Of by the physi-
clans at the hospital.
Despite the fact that the woman pos
sessed this amount Of money, she has
been an object of charity. 1t is stated.
since coming to this city, having been help
ed by the board of charities and having
been given headquarters at the Florence
Crittenden Home. She first came to the
notice OF the police department several
days ago, when she called to see Maj. Syl-
vester. She says suit for injuries against
q railroad in Colorado was dismissed, and
she has come here to get the case reopened.
She expects to appeal to the Supreme
Court. She admitted that she had been to
hoped to get talk with the President by
that means.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-21
ELEPHANTS ASTRAY.
Four Go on Exploring Tour and One
Is Still at Large.

Four Go on Exploring Tour and One
Is Still at Large.
II anybody happens to find an elephant
straying around Washington he can return
him to Luna Park and there will be no
questions asked. 1t was reported in Wash
ington this afternoon that the four per-
forming elephants now at the park had got
loose and were ranging the country, en-
used to at home.
The animals were quartered at the park
in temporary structure, and were put
through their performances twice day by
their trainer, Mr.. Barlow. This morning
1t was alleged, while their keeper was
asleep at the park buildings. the four Of
them got loose. There was no one on the
spot who was used to dealing with ele-
plants. In fact. the only persons around
were Mr.. Fleetwood, the superintendent Of
the grounds, and few laborers None Of
these professed any intimate knowledge Of
elephants. and did not display much am
bition about learning: They did concen-
trate on one Of Them however. and
''shooed" him back to his quarters. but the
remaining three. liking the looks of the
country, started OF for a stroll The last
that was seen Of them they were heading
northwest by west, and this was the state
Of affairs when Mr.. Barlow, their owner,
was notified.
The latter came down to the park post
haste, but there was no sign of elephants
and no reports in from the coroner at that
date. 1t turned out that the trio headed
toward Arlington Junction. where two Of
them were corralled by the car men and
some venturesome citizens. but the third
continued on his way rejoicing. and when
last seen he was apparently going up to
inspect the Arlington estate.
Loose elephants are not Of the clase Of
Migrants that Poundmaster Einstein usual
ly has to deal with. so If the big fellow
comes across the bridge to Washington the
pound men will have the pleasure of new
experience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-21
GENERAL AND PERSONAL
NEWS OF GEORGETOWN

Lethie Hawkins colored. twenty years Of
age, was taken i'll about o'clock this
morning while at 10Th street and Olive ave-
nue.. She was removed to Georgetown UNI
versity Hospital for treatment.
While playing in front Of the Capital
Traction Company's car barn at M street
and Warehouse alley last evening Richard
Simmons, three years of age, residing at
1854 Warehouse alley, fell and received q
cut on the chin. He was taken to his home.
1t Is stated that traffic over the Chesa-
peake and Ohio canal this year has been
greater than during any previous year OF
its history. Hundreds of tons of soft coal
have been shipped from Cumberland to
Georgetown, and also large shipments of
grain to the mills in the west section of the
city. Most Of the coal brought to the
Georgetown port is shipped In barges to
New England ports.
Funeral services over the remains Of Ur-
suline c. Barker, daughter of Catherine V.
and the late A. Taylor Barber. who died
last Sunday at her parents home. 3415 Vol
ia place. will be held this afternoon at the
Berean Baptist Church. The interment will
be private
Mrs. Frank p. Cogswell and son of 33d
street are spending the summer at Brad
dock Heights, Md.
Mr.. James G. Mulroy has departed for an
extended European trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Miller and
daughter of 2012 M street are at Boyds.
Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Kerr of Pittsburg.
Pa, who recently visited Mrs. T. w. Kerr
Of 1851 Wisconsin avenue, have returned
home.
Miss Maggie Balinger of 1911 SD street Is
spending the summer with her niece, Miss
Sarah F. Cruit, at Waterford Va
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin A. Whelan of 1892
P street are occupying their summer home
at Braddock Heights, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-21
HOUSE DESTROYED By FIRE.
John Robinson Loses Most Of His
Household Furniture.

Flames entirely destroyed the home Of
John Robinson. colored. an employee of the
bureau of engraving and printing. at 10
Sheriff road. Deanwood, D. c.. shortly
after o'clock this morning. Part Of the
furniture was saved by neighbors. None
of the regular inmates Of the house was
present when the fire broke out. but a de-
fective fue is assigned as the cause for the
blaze
Neighbors first discovered that the house
was In flames and they were soon carry
ing water in buckets. tin pals and in
other improvised ire-aghting apparatus,
until large-sized bucket brigade had been
organized. But they were unable to check
the flames and efforts were turned toward
saving the furniture. The ninth precinct
police were notified. and Sergt. Walsh and
Policemen O'Donnell and Elliott went out
and assisted In getting out the furniture.
No. 10 engine company was summoned
and it went to the fire, but as there was
no water available the men were unable to
go into service. The damage Is estimated
at about 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-21

TIE Japanese have Just completed a rail-
way between Mukden and Sinmintun. with
the object Of carrying the bean traffic to
Niuchatun,-l opposite Newchwang. which
hitherto has been carried by the imperial
Chinese railways TO Newchwang. Both
stations are in close proximity.
The court-martial which tried Captain
Thomas B. 8. Adair and Lieutenant James
II. Dathan, respectively the commander
and navigating oficer Of the British battle
ship Montague. which went ashore of
Shutter Point, Lundy Island. May 30. has
severely reprimanded both officers and dis
missed them from their ship, and in the
case Of Lieutenant Dathan deprived him of
two years seniority.
Permission to use the public highways OF
Nassau county. Long Island. for the Van
ed yesterday by the supervisors OF the
county. The elimination trials to select an
American team for the race will be held on
September a.. The race Cor the cup will
take place on October 9.
The first bale OF new cotton for the sea-
son 10O6-'O7 arrived at Norfolk. Va. yes
terday. and sold for II cents, strictly mid
as first bale last year and nine days ahead
OF first bale year before.
Alfred L. Rountree aged hfty-four years.
q member OF the Arm Of r. H. Rountree &
Co., and a member Of the New York stock
exchange, died at New York. The deceased.
formerly OF Norfolk. was the SON OF w. d.
Rcundtree OF that city.
Foreign Minister Tittoni. while visiting
Castle Trescore, at Rome, as the guest OF
riously Ill yesterday. There are apprehen-
sions Of serious results because OF the cere-
bral attack which the minister sxpertsncsd
In 1904.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-21
Personal to River Men.

Mate Phylander George of the steamer
Harry Randall is I'll at his home In this
city and Mr.. Preston Wise is acting as
mate in his place.
Mr.. Eugene Murdoch. quartermaster on
the steamer Randall is on sick leave at
hiss home near Liverpool Point, Md. and
Harry White and Babe Woods are acting
as quartermasters for Capt Slye.
Mr.. Charley Davis has returned from
visit of ten days to St. Mary's county.
Maryland. and is again on duty at Taylor
Bros, on the river front
Mr. Joseph johnson, second officer of
the Norfolk and Washington line steamer
Norfolk, is on leave and Capt. Frank Phil
lips is acting as second mate in his place.
Mr.. George Guest, purser OF the steamer
Harry Randall. who has been confined TO
his home by illness. returned to duty aboard
his steamer yesterday. Mr.. T. B. Garnett
has returned to dRHy as purser of the
steamer Wakefield. and Mr.. J. b. Padgett
is again on duty as purser on the steamer
Estelle Randall.
Capt. Paul. master Of the Southern
Transportation Company's tug Dixie. has
been transferred to the command of the
tug Bohemia, succeeding Capt Dick Rob-
erts resigned. Capt. Woolford has been
transferred from the command of the tug
Asa Hughes to that Of the Dixie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-21
WAR VESSELS IN POTOMAC.
Monitor Arkansas and Cruisers New.
ark, Cleveland and Denver.

ark, Cleveland and Denver.
The cruiser Des Moines and the Monitor
Florida of the Naval Academy training
squadron. which have been at the navy
yard here for the past f1fty-eight hours
with the classes Of midshipmen aboard, left
the yard this morning and went down the
river as far as Indian Head. They will
remain there for day or two while the
cadets aboard them are looking over the
proving grounds and witnessing the tests
Of the big naval guns.
The United States naval monitor Arkan-
sas with a party Of midshpmen aboard.
Is reported to have anchored in the river
on the naval proving grounds at Indian
feefs aboard the ship will go ashore there
and witness several tests of new naval
guns built at the Washington ordnance
foundry here. They will also visit and in
spect the big smOkeless powder plant at the
Indian Head proving grounds.
The cruisers Newark, Cleveland and Dem
yer are reported to be in the lower river
and may also come up to Indian Head. A
large Meet OF torpedo boats is reported
at anchor In the lower part of Chesapeake
bay. These vessels will all sail in a few
days for New London to take part In the
big review.
The Florida came up the river late satur-
day evening and joined the cruiser Des
Moines at the navy yard. She has class
Of midshipmen aboard, and they, with the
midshipmen aboard the Des Moines, have
been engaged in watching the various oper-
ations necessary for the building of the big
naval guns at the naval ordinance foundry
here
The ships were thrown open to visitors
Sunday. and many persons took advantage
of the opportunity to look the vessels over.
The officers and men aboard the ships were
the guides. and escorted the visitors
through the vessels, explaining the works
of the guns and giving every one an idea
of life on shipboard. The cadets had lib
erty in the afternoon, and took in the sights
all over the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-21
1cE-LADEN VESSELS ARRIVE.
Two Schooners Bring to Port About
Five Thousand Tons.

The three-masted schooner Helen n.
Benedict and the four-masted schooner
Margaret Thomas arrived In port yester-
day afternoon each with a cargo Of about
$500 tons OF Maine ice aboard. The YES
sells sailed from their loading port on the
Maine coast August 10. and had a good
trip down the coast. They are lying at the
wharf foot of 9th street and the Benedict
has begun the unloading Of the cargo.
AS stated yesterday the arrival of taese
vessels makes the Ice situation in the city
easy for several days to come. Before
these vessels are unloaded the big barge
Kentucky will be here with cargo OF
about $500 tons of Maine ice. She IS at
sea in tow of a big tug and will. 1t IS re-
ported arrive here Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-21
Caveat to Will.

The mental capacity of John w. Frost.
who died May IT last, is today attacked
In a caveat to the probate of his alleged
will. dated May Is. 1905 and offered for
probate May 81 last
The caveators are Ada L. Frost, Helen
M. Bostwick. Ezra r. Frost and Charles
D. Frost who are said to be brothers
and sisters Of the deceased. They de-
clare that their interests will be ad-
versely affected by the probate Of the
paper writing in question. They deny
the execution of the instrument and
charge mental incapacity. Attorneys
Thompson & Laskey represent the ca
veators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-21
Funeral Of James n. Mcchesney.

The funeral Of James H. McChesney,
who died Sunday at his home. 624 Sd
street northwest, occurred this afternoon
at o'clock, under the auspices Of the Odd
Fellows. Interment was at Arlington GEM
etery. The pailbearers were from the Odd
Fellows fraternity.
Judge McChesney. as he was commonly
known, was a prominent member OF Cow
enant Lodge. No. ID. I. o. o. F.: Fred d.
Stuart Encampment. No. Z; Canton Wash
ington. No. 1. P. NJ. He was also a MEM
Der of Barry Garrison, Army aind Navy
Union, and that organization was repre-
sented at the funeral He served with
valor in the Sd, 4th and 9Th United States
Cavalry, and took prominent part in the
campaign against Sitting Bull in 1876
Mr.. McChesney was fifty-seven years OF
age. his wife, Mrs. Laura E. McChesaey.
survives him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-21
LONESOME TOWN.
That's What the Newspaper Men Call
Washington New.

washington Now.
Two newspaper correspondents. standing
in the hotel lobby gazing into the street
with that PARKWAY look In the eye. Shim-
mering heat waves rise from the asphalt
and fade into the blazing empyrean.. Oc-
casionally a leaden-footed pedestrian drags
his way down the street, hopping per-
spring brow. Two bellboys doze on set
tee and the hotel clerk mods over his books.
Remember that song they sang at the
Gridiron dinner last january"
about Lonesome TOWN.
yep. 1t surely was a prophecy. Let's
see; 1t ran like this:
Gee! but this IL q lonesome town.
Nothing to do but hang aroundi
Everything looks dreary,
Everybodys weary;
Members, senators win not stay,
Cabinet officers far away,
With Roosevelt gone to Oyster Bay.
Gee! but this Il a lonesome town.
''You bet 1t was prophecy; 1t was too
true"
Then they sighed. looked at each other
with q meaning glance. intelligent to both,
and started on to hunt up George William
son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-21
Resolutions Regarding Totten Case

At its last meeting on Thursday. August
l6 Eagle Tent No. 2, Independent Order OF
Rechabites, passed a set OF resolutions ex-
pressing horror at the death of William
Totten. a sufferer from alcoholism. in the
sixth precinct police station. and today
copy Of the resolutions was received by the
District Commissioners. The Rechabites
called upon the Commissioners to so amend
up IN helpless condition on the streets
shall be taken to their homes or stopping
places If such can be found. and II not, to
see that they have immediate medical at
tenti0n.
The resolution also requests the Commits
sioners to strictly enforce the law which
prohibits the sale OF liquor to any person
who Il intoxicated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-21
High Speed Launch for Navy.

The work on the new high speed gasoline
power launch. which Is in. process of con-
struction at the Norfolk navy yard, for
service at the naval proving grounds at
Indian Head. :. has been suspended, it Is
stated, owing to the delay in the delivery
of the engines. The new boat is a sixty
foot launch. and is designed to supersede
the steam launch Santa Barbara as a dis
patch boat between this city and the naval
proving grounds. It is to have a speed,
SO it is said. of about twenty-five miles
an hour. and II that be so she will be the
fastest craft ever on the Potomac, and will
make the run from Indian Head to this
city In one hour. The navy has a fast
gasoline power craft in the launch attached
to the United States naval yacht Sylph,
the Presidents yacht. That launch has
speed, 1t is stated. Of about twenty miles
an hour and is often seen flying up and
down the river. Launches propelled by
gasoline engines are an innovation in the
navy, and there are only a few Of them In
use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-21
PAY OF PHILIPPINE SCOUTS.
Gen. Buchanan Urges Change in Pro
motion System.


Some better method Of advancement Of
officers Of the Philippine scouts Is advo-
Gated by Brig. Gen. James A. Buchanan, re-
tired. former commander Of the depart
ment Of the Visayas, in his final report to
the military secretary of the War Depart
ment He says that If this part Of the mill
tary organization is to remain a permanent
feature of the army 1t would seem only
proper that some provision be made for the
future Of its officers with reference to re-
tirement and promotion. Under the present
law Heutenants cannot be promoted to the
grade Of captain. Many Heutenants Of the
Philippine scouts are. and have been for
the last five years. performing a captains
duty. Others raised, organized and kept for
three or four years in excellent condition
their companies. only to have a first lieu
tenant Of the line supersede them in COM
mand. with a captains rank and pay. Gen.
Buchanan says the Objectionable feature
Of the present system in taking first lieuten-
ants and captains away from the regiments
to be appointed captains and majors of
Philippine scouts forms an obstacle in the
way to ever getting regiments of the regular
army fully differed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-21
BOASTS 70. M" SYSTEM
GEN. CARTER THINKS WAR LES
SONS STILL UNFRAMED.

The administration of the quartermas-
ter's department Of the army Is severely
criticised by Brig. Gen. William H. Carter
commanding the Department of the Lakes
at Chicago, in his annual report to the War
Department.
with the lessons of the civil war open
to all who cared to study them" says Gen.
Carter. land the grave defects in our sys-
tenn during that conflict. pointed out while
the scenes were yet fresh In the minds of
the many distinguished officers who have
written upon the subject. we embarked In
the war with Spain without needing their
warnings. The country at large recognized
there was laundering in 1898. but had no
means OF definitely locating the sources or
causes of trouble except that they did not
lie with the fighting units OF the army, but
in Its administration and supply.
Economy and efficiency demand that
which will enable effective organizations to
be put in the field expeditiously, without
unhfnging the aSachine and without the
adoption of all s0.1s Of expensive expe-
dents. have generally followed a rule of
action which holds criticism as unfair which
does not carry with 1t a proposed remedy
for evils complained of. With high ap-
probation Of the enormous labors and the
work accomplished by the quartermaster's
department during the past eight years. I
am. nevertheless, OF the opinion that this
department Is not fully Fronting by the ex-
perience of the war with Spain, as epito-
mixed in the findings Of the commission ap-
pointed by President Mckinley to investi-
gate the conduct of that war.
I'm my opinion the extreme Capitalization
existing in the administration of the quar-
termaster's department is unwfse in peace
and would be criminal In war were 1t not
for the certainty that the whole peace fab
rio will be demolished when serious field
operations may be handicapped by the sys-
tenn
Whether the existing system is the best
that can be devised under the new law Is a
matter within the determination OF the
War Department.
ut is recognized that our system Of mill
tary business is not the result OF any gen.
eral adoption of method. but has been
brought about through years Of 1egisla-
ton and orders designed to meet specific
wants or prevent recognized abuses. At
temptS to generally overhaul the business
Of bureaus and adopt new methods have
usually failed. It does seem, however. with
a list of such competent Quartermasters to
be appointed who could devise some system
Of decentralization which would admit OF
the department commanders and chief
Quartermasters being intrusted in peace
with the business which would fall to them
in war, and at the same time reduce the
amount Of paper work and correspondence
with the War Department.
1T Is certain that the country at large
would fear for the future Of the navy If no
captain was allowed to have full command
of his ship In peace, yet that Is exactly the
situation in which our generals command
ing departments find themselves, except
those in the Philippines division, where
OF command. including control OF public
stores and expenditures"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-21
4pilkezo

You have to chew Apitezo before you
can swallow it-and you're glad to chew 1t
because 1t tastes so good.
Better for you and for the children than
meat or eggs. because its substance insures
perfect nourlshment. and Its form insures
its reaching the stomach in proper condi
ton for quick and easy assimilation.
There are all the needed food elements.
with no waste in Apitezo-more strength.
with less work for the stomach.
Eat Apitezo once and you'll wan. 1t
again. Eat it a month and you'll know
you ought to eat 1t always-serve with
milk or cream
Apitezo Biscuits. 15c. the package. Apitezs
Grains. 10c. the package.
Sold nv procers everywhere
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-21
FOUND DEAD NEAR HOME.
Believed That Allegheny (Pa.) Man
Was Murdered

PITTSBURG, Pa. August 21.-Louis
Pfromme. well-known resident of Ale
gheny, was found dead about daylight near
his home on Melrose avenue. It is believed
that he was murdered, as there was stab
wound on the head and his face was
bruised and cut.
Pfromme was considered wealthy. and It
Is supposed his assailant attacked him for
the purpose of robbery, but was frightened
away before securing anything. Leo Nc
Donald. a machinist. living near where
Pfrommes body was found, is under ar
rest in connection with the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-21
Merger of Cereal Companies Opposed

AKRON. Ohio. August 21.-An Injunction
suit against Chicago and Cleveland direc-
tors of the American Cereal Company TO
restrain them from transferring the stock
of the company to the Quaker Oats Com
pany for the purpose of forming CONSOLE
dation of the cereal companies of the coun-
try has been filed here. It Is charged that
the directors tried to influence the last Ohio
legislature to amend the law regulating the
sale of corporations by making three
fourths Of the directors necessary instead
of all The suit was fled by Carl r. Can
ter Of New York. A temporary Injunction
has been grAntod By Judge Pardee.