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MORTALITY RECORD.
Weekly Statement Issued by the
Health Department.

The following report was issued by the
health department today for the week end
ed with last Saturday:
An examination of the record for the past
week. relating to the mortality of the Dis
tr1ct and the changes in conditions result
Ing from contagious diseases shows but
slight variation In the figures of deaths
from various causes. the total mortality
numbering 1876 deaths, as compared with
189 during the previous week and $50 DUR
Ing the same week of last year. With ref
erence, however, to the record of reported
cases OF contagious diseases during the past
week, typhold fever again commands promi-
nent attention, having increased during the
week from 212 cases (the number on hand
at close of previous week. to PSI. There
were 70 new reports received, against 80
QlScharges Is deathS), as compared with 10
new cases and 20 discharges reported dur
ing same week Of 1905, when this week of
1905 closed with 2O6 cases under treatment
Nphtheria cases remain at the same fig
ures as shown In the report for the previous
week, namely, four cases, there having been
but two new cases reported during the past
week and two discharged through death.
The record of diphtheria has shown but
four cases on hand since the week ended
July Il, 1905. each successive week closing
with this number under treatment
Scarlet fever shows no change. since the
previous week. There were three new cases
reported and three discharged (recovered),
leaving eleven cases in quarantine.
The District still remains free from small
pox. which has been the case now since the
week ended July Z, 1905.
The births reported during the past week
numbered 135, which number comprised 81
white and A colored infants. During the
same period of 1905 there were 1874 reported.
The general mortality Of the past week
was composed Of n deaths among the white
populatio1and 30 among the colored. These
recent deaths represent the following death
rates per 1000 per annum. White, 17.3;
colored, 1913, and total population, 21.7, as
compared with III, 34.5 and 22.1, respec-
lively. during the previous week and 1871,
1872 and 800, respectively, during the cor
responding week of 1905. The principal
causes of the mortality of the past week
were: Diarrheal diseases, -; heart dis
ease, II; consumption, ID; apoplexy. 8; kid
ney disease and malignant growths, 8 each;
typhoid fever, g.; pneumonia, 3, and bronchi-
tis 3. There were q decedents under one
year Of age, and between one and four years
inclusive there were six.
The weather conditions. as reported by
the weather bureau, were as follows:
Mean temperature, 70 degrees: mean ba-
rometer, 2999; mean relative humidity, 80
per cent. The winds were southwest: av-
eraging four miles an hour, and reached
a maximum Of thirty-four miles on the 7th
instant. The maximum temperature re-
corded was "a degrees on the 9th instant
and the minimum temperature, GO degrees
on the 9th instant
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EDUCATIONAL.
CAUSES REJOICING.
Payment Made on Dumbarton Avenue
Church Debt

1t was announced last Sunday morning in
Dumbarton Avenue NJ. E. Church that
partial payment had been made upon the
church debt, which was incurred during
the year 1893, at which time the church
edifice remodeled.
Easter Sunday morning. April IS. 1906
the congregation pledged itself to raise ST.
10 on or before August 1, 1906. On that
date every dollar subscribed had been paid
in and August 10 81, 600 was paid on the
church debt and 500 on the Interest.
Upon the announcement being made from
the pulpit the congregation rose in body
and sang the doxology with great fervor.
Another pleasing feature was that the
sum OF 500 over the amount subscribed
was paid In. The congregation resolved
that extra exertions shall be put forth dur
ing the coming year to further reduce the
debt.
There were no large individual subscrip-
TONS but many small amounts, each en-
deavoring to contribute what he could.
The pastor. Rev. George w. King, will
shortly take a vacation, visiting the New
England states.
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WHOLESALE MARKET REPORT.

EGGS.-Nearby fresh Virginia, 20a21 /;
West Virginia and southwest Virginia,
1Sa19; Tennessee, Halls; North Carolina,
17a1s.
BUTTER. = Creamery. fancy. 23a23h.
Western f1rsts, 21a22; seconds. 10. Pro-
cess, fancy, Is; fair to good, I6. Store
packed. fresh. 12a13. g.
CHEEsE.-New York state factory. new,
large. 12a12h.
POULTRY Chickens. large, per h.. Is
ale; small, per h., IS. Hens, per h.,
I2ha13: ROSTERS. per lb.. Z; ducks. per
DRESSED PoULTRY.+spring chickens.
per lb., Hale; hens. choice, per h.. 13a14;
ROSTERS, per h., 9; ducks. per h., 8a10.
vEGETABLEs.-Newp potatoes, Dbl, No.
/. 1.90a2.00; No. 2. LOO; yams, new, Dbl,
2,1Sasoo; yellow sweets; Dbl. s:ooas:7S;
per bu. box. IS; Virginia onions. per Dbl.
2 5Oa3.00: green onions, per 100. 1.OOa1.50;
lettuce. per bbl.. 1.OOa2.0 New York let
tuce. per crate, 75a1.5O; peppers, per 100
LOO; string beans. basket. 2ba7o; Dbl,
go; new beets, per bunch, 2aS; cabbage,
per bbl.. 75a1.O0: eggplant. Dbl. 75a1.OO;
radishes. per bunch. la2; cantaloupe a
celery, per doz., 4Oa6O.
GREEN FRUITs.-Apples. per Dbl, 100
a3.00; oranges, California navels, per box.
4.5Oa5.O0; pineapples, per crate, 2.00a2.75;
peaches per box 50a2.O0; pears, per bas-
ket. 50a1.50; watermelons, each, 10a30;
plums, per carrier. 50a1.25; grapes. per
crate. 1.50a2.50; damsons, per h.. 3a5.
HAY AND STRAw-Old timothy, choice,
1S.0Ga1S.50; No. 1, 1900; No. 2. 16OOa16.5O;
mixed hay. 13O0a1650; clover, 8.O0a12.5O;
new timothy. No. /. 100; mixed. 1880.
Straw. rye, bundle. 10.00a11.OO; rye. ma
chine thrash. -7.50a775: wheat, 650a7. 90;
oat straw per ton, 6.25a6.75.
LIVE STOCK~Cattle, extra, per cwt.,
4.75a5.0o; butcher. per cwt., 4.O0a4.50; or
binary, per cwt., 2.50a3.5O; rough, per
cwt;. 200. Hogs. per cwt;; gross, e.5oa7 90;
ped, 3.OOa3.50; lambs, spring, choice, per
h., 6ha7; medium, 6. Calves, choice.
per h., 7a7h; medium, per lb., 6a6k.
Cows, prime, fresh, each, 85.OOa4O. 90;
common, each, 2O.O0a3O.OO; old and dry,
each, 1O.0Oa12.O0.
WOOL AND HIDES. - Wool, washed
free Of burrs, per h., 8ea4O; wool. un.
washed, per h., 80. Hides green, per h.
IL; dry. per h., '1S. 6heepskins green,
each, 1.25a1.50: dry. each, 75a1.O0. Calf
skins, green. each. 1.00a1.30.
Wholesale market price of BEEF CUTS
Mo. ribs, per h.. IS; No. 2 ribs, per lb,
10; No. 8 ribs. per h., 8. No. loins, per
lb., 13; No. loins. per h.. 10; No. Joins,
chucks. per lb;, 8; No: chucks. per h..
4. No. I rounds. per h., o; No. rounds
per h.. Z; No. 8 rounds. per h., g.
GRAIN. = Wheat, choice, esa7o; of
grades. 55a85. Corn, shelled, white, Goa
81; yellow, 59a60: ear, 8.OOa3.25. Oats, old.
western white. No. 2, 4Oa41; mixed, 8Sa30:
new, white, 36a3S; new, mixed 86aH6
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Objections Without Avail.

The marriage of Miss Evan Frances
Sample of 1902 18th street northwest to
Harry Clifton King of IS Quincy place
northeast occurred last Saturday afternoon
at Rockville, Notwithstanding the objections
raised by Miss Samples family. previous
attempt Of the couple to be married at
Alexandria had failed.
Mrs. Sample stated yesterday that she
had received no word from her daughter
and knew nothing of her whereabouts 1t
is understood however, that the couple
have gone either to Philadelphia or New
York, In one of which cities Mr. King ex-
pected to obtain employment. This is ac-
cording to information given out by reia-
tives Of Mr.. King.
When a Star reporter callnj at the home
Of Miss Samples parents about noon today
no one answered the door bell.
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THREE SERVICES A DAY.
Series Of Meetings by A. NJ. e. Church
People at Benning

The Potomac district of the A. M e.
Church, under the supervision of Rev. ].
w. Norris, presiding elder, Is holding a
series of conventions this week at Ward
Chapel Benning, D. C. An elaborate pro-
gram has been prepared. covering five days.
with three subjects day.
The opening meeting, held yesterday, was
IN the interest of the Allen Christian En-
deavor leagues Of the district. Rev. E. Fl.
Hunter. the conference superintendent, had
arranged and conducted an institute, which
dealt, in practical way, with the mission
OF the young peoples societies Of the
work of the leagues. The presiding elder,
followed by the conference superintendent,
Rev. L. M. Beckett, pastor Of St. Paurs,
washington; Rev: W. D.. Naylor, pastor
ton, pastor at Garfield, D. c., discussed
the mission of the leagues in manner
that aroused enthusiasm and ENCOURAGED
general discussion of the subject by the
leaguers present.
At the afternoon session a model prayer
meeting" was held; Mr.. G. O. Shaed presi-
dent of the Metropolitan League of this
city, told how to organize and conduct
leagues; Miss Isabella Smith of the same
league gave practical points on the work
OF the prayer meeting committee; Mrs. J.
M. Hunter told how the lookout committee
can help the league and the church. ard
gave some ideas Of how social committee
does its work, with practical demonstra-
lions, consisting of a miniature social event.
Further interest was added to Inc after
noon session by instructive and entertain
ing addresses by Miss E. Marie Carter,
travelling representative of the a. NJ. e.
Church Review, and Miss M. r. Bowen,
lecturer, of this city. Prof. VIM. Ienn,fer,
collector of religious statistics of -he GEN.
sus office, made presentation, in a neat
speech, on behalf Of the institute, to the
presiding elder, the superintendent and the
pastor.
The evening session opened with praise
service. This was followed by an open
parliament, consisting of one minute
speeches on >how the church may secure
the best service from its young people.
Rev. E. E. Tyler read a paper on Some
Lessons From the Life of Richard Allen"
Following the transaction of necessary bus
mess, the institute closed with consecra-
ton service. A conservation sermon was
delivered by Rev. P. W. Workman. pastor
of Mt. Moriah.s Annapolis. Nd. Followed
by a response by every society at the roll
call. e. G. Battles presided at the organ;
Rev. L. NJ. Beckett was cornetist, and
Rev. F. A. Seaton and Prof. Jas. D. Wilson
directed the singing. the latter giving
tenor solo at the evening session.
The attendance was large, practically
every church in the Potomac district being
representations BY large number OF
delegates. The program Is regarded as
very interesting, and Benning is the Mecca
of the A. M. e. people for the week.
Rev. John Hammond and his congrega-
ton have made ample provision for enter
ofpfn
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THE COURT RECORD

EQUITY COURT NO. 1-Justice Barnard
Western agt. Western; motion as to All
mony pendente lite denied; complainant
solicitor. w. A. Johnston; defendants solic-
itor, Chaplin Brown.
Roche agt. Keith; final ratification Of sale
and conveyance directed; complainant
solicitor, M. ]. Keane.
La Foe agt. Smith; pro confesso ordered
and cause referred to Albert Harper. ex-
aminer; complainant's solicitor, c. F. Ben
jamin.
granted on terms: complainant's solicitors,
Thos Walker and Irving Williamson; de-
PENDANTS solicitors. Birney Woodland.
Viias-Diven Company agt. Butler; re-
1906; compliments solicitor. L. A. Bailey.
Kaminska agt. Kaminska; hearing con-
tinued; complainant's solicitor, Campbell
Darlington; defendants solicitor, C. w.
Dorman agt. Walter: title vested in COM
plainant by adverse possession; complain
ants solicitor, George c. Gertman; defend
ants solicitor, w. H. Baden.
CIRCUIT COURT NO. 1-Justice Barnard.
Pratt agt. johnson Wynne Company;
time to file transcript extended to Novem-
Der 8: plaintiffs attorney. H. Winshtp
Wheatley: defendants attorney, L. A.
Bailey.
United States, ,ex rel Newcomb Motor
Company, agt. Allen; rule to show cause
R. N. Kenyon and W. F. Rogers
Norment agt. eros: bill Of exceptions
signed and made of record: plaintiffs at
torneys, Hamilton, Colbert & Hamilton;
defendants attorney. T. J. Mackey.
PROBATE COURT-Justice Barnard.
Estate Of Andrew Wunder; will admitted
to probate and letters testamentary grant.
ed to Elizabeth Wunder; bond, 500; at
torney, Robinson White.
Estate Of Antonio Ridolf; letters Of al
ministration granted to Hugh B. Rowland;
bond, $500; attorneys, Berry & Minor.
Estate of Richard Crowther; will ad-
mitted to probate and letters testamentary
granted to National Safe Deposit Savings
and Trust Company; attorney, VIM. D.
Hoover:
Estate Of Mark Brodhead: will dated Oc-
tober g. 1895, filed and admitted to pro-
bate and letters testamentary granted to
Lizzie J. Brodhead; bond, $500; attorney,
w c. Clephane.
In re Elsie Bauer; order of allowance;
attorney, Leon Tobriner.
Estate Of Charles A. Schott; letters Of
administration, d. b. n, c.. t. a., to Charles
A. Schott; bond, 500; attorney. George f.
Fleming
Estate of Kate Ross: time to file tran
script extended to November s. 1906; ca
veator's attorney. L. A. Bailey; caveatee's
attorneys, Wilson & Barksdale.
mitted to probate; attorney, ]. G.. Bigelow.
In re Ralph w. Lucas ct al; petition to
appoint guardian filed; attorney, John
Lewis Johnson.
BANKRUPTCY COURT-Justice Barnard
In re Standard Dairy and Ice Company;
appeal noted; bond fixed at 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
CHICAGO ELEVATOR COMPANIES
May Be Prosecuted Under National
Antitrust Law.

CHICAGO, August 15.-Steps are being
taken which may lead to the prosecution
of certain elevator companies in Chicago.
alleged to constitute a trust. under both
the state and the federal laws.
The moving spirit in the proceedings L.
John Hill. jr.. board Of trade member,
who has had many battles in the last
twenty years with elevator companies ale
legged to be acting adversely to the in-
terests of grain producers and the public
and in violation of the laws.
Mr.. Hill proposes to present all the evi-
dence he may secure to the Interstate COM
merce commission and the federal De-
partment of Justice in order that IL the
facts will justify 1t the elevator compa-
mics may be prosecuted under the ma
tional antitrust law. He also believes
they have agreements which make them
a trust in violation of the state laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

HOLMEAD MANOR-David Moore ct al,
trustees to Harry M. Packard, lot 81
block 43; $500. Harry M. Packard ct
ux.- convey same property to Samuel r.
Kyle; so.
BROOKLAND-John B. Lord ct ux to VIII
liam L. Jackson, lot Is, block 20; $780,
SOUTH GROUNDS COLUMBIA COL
LEGE-Carrie L. Willard to Emmett l..
Petit, lot 1; $1O
FOURTEENTH STREET HEIGHTS -
Fourteenth Street Heights Land Com
pany to Washington Gas Light Com
PETWORTH-Clarenc B. Rheem ct al,
trustees. to George G. Brown. lots ~
and Is, block 10; $1,000
SECOND STREET SOUTHWEST between
and streets-Galen E. Green ct ux.
to Henry M. Baker; lot Is, square 61O;
NINTH STREET NORTHWEST between
e and F streets-Simon Oppenheimer
ct al. to David Moore, part lot ~,
square 4Oe; $40.
INGLESIDE-William ]. Hutchinson to
Emma c. Hutchinson. lot II. block IA;
TWELFTH STREET SOUTHEAST be-
: tween B and c streets-Martin VIE
gand ct ux to Isaac sako1ski. part lot
1NGLESIDE-Eugene A. Atchison ct al.
to Norman l. King. lots 40. SO. 80 and
81; block 9; $40.
4.
ct ux. to George A. Rutley. part; $40.
LEDROIT PARK-Walter r. Wilcox ct Tx.
to Marion v. Hines, lot "A. block IA; SO.
HALF STREET SOUTHEAST between M
and streets-Geo w. F. Swartzeli ct
ux. to Earnest Dammann, lots 112. ia
to III, square 701; SO.
SOUTH GROUNDS COLUMBIA COLLEGE
Benjamin F. Stricken ct ux. to Carrie
L. Willard, lot 1; SO.
PETWORTH-Nerton NJ. Little ct ux. to
Kennebunk Realty Co., lots II to Is.
square 5: SO.
BROOKLAND-Ebene southall ct ux.
MOUNT PLEASANT AND PLEASANT
PLAINS-Harry wardman to Harry E.
Brockson. lot 5S, block 10; so.
MOUNT PLEASANT AND PLEASANT
PLAINS-Harry Wardman to Rose Mae
Froehlich, lot So. block 10; SO.
HALF STREET SOUTHEAST between M
and N streets-Ernest Dammann ct ux.
to Rose s. Hill, lots 112. LA to III,
square 701; $40
K STREET SOUTHEAST between 18th
and 14th streets-Allen c. Clark ct ux. to
Thomas T. Luckett original lot 25 and
part original lot "a, square l047; SO
west between G and H streets-Patrick
F. Mullady ct ux. to Joseph Herzog,
part original lot IA. square 81: $40.
NOS. GA TO 900 Sd STREET SOUTH
EAST-John Scrivener ct ux. to Eva ].
Dolan lots 10 to %, square 79s: $40.
MOUNT PLEASANT - Mary Morrisey to
Margaret A. Morrisey. lot 1O5; $40. Same
to Julia M. Keefe, lot 106; $40.
GEORGIA. AVENUE SOUTHEAST be-
tween 10th and 18th streets-Margaret
A. Patch to Marcia A. Patch, part lot 2,
square 1901; $4,000.
ALLEY between H and /, I'd and Sd streets
northwest-Samuel J. Prescott ct ux. to
Rudolph West Company Qnc.), lot 35,
square 562; SO.
NOS 61s AND $40 STREET NORTH
WEST-L. Cabell Williamson, executor
and trustee, ct al; and Thomas B. PEN
icks, jr., part lot 3, square $50; IS.
NO. 20 SEVENTH STREET SOUTHEAST
Same to Jennie Hichew, lot II, square
S9S; IS.
NO COS L STREET NORTHWEST AND
NO. 1O6 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
NORTHWEST. AND NO. 1882 WILEY
STREET NORTHEASf-L. Cabell WILL
hanson, trustee, ct al, to Jesse P. Max
well, part lot 3, square 565; lot &c. square
450. and lot II, square 1908; S.
NOS. 1887 TO 1141 EIGHTH STREET
NORTHWEST. Cabell Williamson,
trustee. ct al, to Florence ]. Willis, lot
13 and part lots II and IA, square 425;
IS.
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SEEKING BRAzIL's MARKET.
Argentina Hopes to Get Preferential
Treatment Of It's Flour.

Brazrs announcement of the reduction Of
tariff on American -four has produced con-
sternation in Argentina. Dispatches from
Buenos Ayres announce that Argentina is
preparing to make 20 per cent reduction
on Brazilian products admitted into Argen-
tina in the hope Of getting tariff rate
from Brazil on -four which will prevent
American millers from monopoliZing the
Brazilian -four markets.
Wheat and other grains used as bread
stuffs are cultivated very extensively in
Argentina and the milling interests of that
republic have become extensive. much OF
the flour produced in that country going
to Rio Janeiro and other Brazilian ports.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
Kansas Beats Wheat Record.

The Kansas state agricultural depart
ment last night issued crop report show
Ing the states yield of winter wheat to
be more than 81 100000 bushels. The yield
of spring wheat will swell the total to
100, 600 bushels. the greatest crop in
the history of Kansas. In ten years Kan
sas has raised 705, 600 600 bushels Of wheat,
and in three of these years the yield was
more than 100000 bushels each. Corn
conditions are reported to indicate 88 per
cent of the full crop. This means a har-
vest Of about 10000, 600 bushels. The peo-
pie of Kansas have on deposit in banks
nearly 500 for every inhabitant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
Forced Trainmen With Guns.

Louisville and Nashville freight train
reached Decatur, Ala, yesterday from
Birmingham practically under the control
Of desperate negro. At the points of two
revolvers the trainmen were compelled to
obey the negroes instructions as to where
the train should stop and at what speed
the engineer should run his engine from
Newcastle to Decatur, distance Of sixty
five miles. Threatening to kill the first man
attempting to modest him, he sent the train
through to Decatur where, by ruse Of the
engineer, the train was sent into the shop
yard, and with the assistance of Ave other
men the negro was captured. It Is be-
lieved he is wanted for some crime and
adopted this method Of escape.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
workmen Rescued by Jackies.

Lieut.. Hugo Osterhaus Of the battleship
Louisiana headed a launch party which res
cued seven men from drowning in the
southern branch Of the Elizabeth river,
near Norfolk yesterday. The men,, work.
men, were passing by the navy yard In a
launch of the Tidewater railroad. when If
teen gallons Of gasolene In a tank ex-
ploded, burning several Of them severely.
When the explosion took place the occu-
pants Of the launch leaped overheard. The
launch took fire and was burning briskly
when the cries of the struggling workmen
were heard on board the Louisiana, which
lay not far away. Lieut.. Osterhaus gave
orders for the launch to go to the aid Of
followed an exciting fifteen minutes, but
the entire party In the water was picked
up and taken ashore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
Personal Mention.

Mr.. R. H. Bowdler Of this city left re-
Gently for an extended trip through the
west. He will be gone for several weeks.
Frank ]. Benes is in Atlantic City, where
he will remain during the month Of August.
Mr.. Joe Lesser Of this city has gone to
Atlantic City. Before returning he will
visit Saratoga, New York, Boston and
Chicago.
J. Newton Baker Of 1902 K street has de-
parted for trip to Atlantic City and
Lewisburg, Pa.
Walter F. Crouch has gone to Atlantic
City. He will later visit Coney Island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
MARRIED IN ROCKVILLE.
Two Washington Couples United in
Bonds Of Matrimony.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, August 15.-Miss
Catherine Ward Carr, daughter of Mrs.
Lawrence -Flack of this place, and Mr..
Roger Shaw, also Of this vicinity, were
quietly married this morning by Rev.
Philip Mcclure, pastor Of st. Mary's
Catholic Church. The ceremony was per-
formed in st. Mary's parsonage in the
presence Of several relatives and friends
of the young couple.
Immediately afterward the newly mar
ried couple left for Atlantic City. The
bridegroom Is clerk in the War De-
partment Washington, and Is a son of
Mr.. George Shaw.
Mr.. Fred A. Holden of the Treasury De-
partment Washington. and Mrs. Florence
Vivian Parsons; also of Washington, were
married here last evening by Rev. s. r.
White. the ceremony taking place at the
home of the minister. The young folks
returned to the city immediately after
ward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
Real "sweet Sixteen" Banquet.

An onion reception and banquet, in honor
of the sixteenth wedding anniversary Of
Prof. and Mrs Frank Gilman OF Newark,
N. j.. was the entertainment offered q
large number Of guests at the summer
home Of Mrs Cornelius Mercereau, in
Union. near Binghamton, N. Y, Monday
night. The house was decorated with
onion blossoms. There were onion bios
and a course dinner was served of onions
in every conceivable shape, and nothing but
onions. There were top onions. sliced
onions. onion salad and fried onions. The
affair was pronounced decided success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
Burbank Must Take the Penalty.

According to Information received at Fort
Leavenworth, Kan, Secretary of War Taft
has declined to grant the application for
clemency made by Sidney s. Burbank. first
lieutenant in the United States army, who
is now serving a sentence of fifteen months
at the federal prison there, and who was
dismissed from the service for embezzle-
ment and Ill treatment of his Filipino wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
Gen. Edwards Much Better.

Brig. Gen. Clarence r. Edwards, chief
Of the bureau Of insular affairs. who Is at
Fort aByard, New Mexico. undergoing treat
ment for an affection of the throat Is
reported to be almost completely recov-
cred, and will return to his duties at the
War Department at Washington about No
vember l II his improvement continues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
VIII Not Help Rebuild Sharon Hotel.

SAN FRANCISCO. August 15.-Lady
Florence Hesketh, daughter Of the late
Senator William Sharon of Nevada, has
given notice through her London solicitor
that she will not help in the rebuilding of
the Palace Hotel. She arrived at this de-
cision after a thorough discussion Of the
subject with Sir Thomas Hesketh. who adj
other purpose.
This information has been conveyed to
the other Sharon heirs, who. however, an
nounce that the Palace will be rebuilt.
Architects are already studying plans for
the new Palace,