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OCEANIC STEAMSHIPS.
Company Will Withdraw Boats From
Frisco to Australia.

Postmaster General Meyer has been not-
fed by the Oceanic Steamship Company
that owing to the inability of the govern
ment to pay a subsidy in the absence of
specific appropriation by Congress 1t will
withdraw April its steamers now engaged
in carrying mail by direct route from San
Francisco to New Zealand and Australia.
In view of this information the Post Office
Department has instructed postmasterS all
over the country to refuse to receive pack
ages addressed for delivery in the countries
named until further orders, which will be
issued soon as other arrangements for
transportation Of such mail can be made.
1t is expected that arrangements will be
made for the carriage of mall to Australia
and New Zealand by steamers sailing regu-
larly from Vancouver and by the more
roundabout way of dispatching mail to
those countries via Liverpool or London.
Both avenues will be used according to the
exigencies of the occasion.
Postal authorities declare that until
Congress authorizes the payment of sub
sidy 1t will be impossible to dispatch mail
the Pacific. For some years the Oceanic
Steamship Company has had the contract
for transporting the mails to Australia
and New Zealand. Under the law the gov
eminent is able to pay not more than 81
per outward mile for the service. Seven
teen trips year were made. Australia
paid the line a subsidy, but this. together
with the amounts allowed by the United
terprse a profitable one. The company
threatened some time ago that If liberal
allowances were not made for this class Of
business 1t would discontinue the San
Francisco-A uckland-Sydney route.
One of the arguments made in behalf of
the ship subsidy bill considered at the last
session Of Congress was that Its passage
would insure the establishment of direct
mail connections with parts of South Amer
lea and make certain continuance of the
mail lines in operation between the Pacific
coast and Australia and New Zealand.
The Oceanic Steamship Company lived in
the hope that the subsidy bill would be
enacted into law. When 1t failed 1t made
arrangements to go out Of business SO far
as the mail transportation in question was
concerned.
Oficials of the Post Office Department
say that the Oceanic Is the only Transport
tation company that has ever made bid
on the AucklandSydney contracts under
the law Of 1891, which limits expenditure
for the carriage Of the mail on that route
to 81 an outward mile. 1t was evidently
supposed when the law passed that COM
petition for the work would be keen and
active.
The authorities are hopeful that a meas
ure will be passed at the next session which
will make possible the creation of direct
mail routes to Australia and New Zealand
as well as to South America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26
Death Of Stephen Pierce Gordy.

PoCOMOKE. Nd. March 2G-Stephen
Pierce Gordy died yesterday at the PENN
sula Hospital. Salisbury. Nd, in his fifty
third year. The cause OF death was soften
ing OF the brain. About three weeks ago
his case being considered critical he was
removed to the hospital at Salisbury, where
an operation was performed, which seemed
to relieve him for a few days, when a series
OF complications set In which puzzled the
attending physician and finally terminated
his life. Mr.. Gordy was born In Laurel,
Del, and came to Pocomoke City about
thirty years ago. entering the employ OF
Thaddeus Toadvine, who conducted a car
riage and harness establishment. A few
years later he formed a partnership with
the late Sydney Landlord in the same bust
ness and since the death of the latter.
which occurred about fifteen years ago, had
sole charge of the business. increasing IL to
such an extent that at his death he was the
proprietor of one of the largest harness and
carriage establishments of the peninsula.
Two chiIdren-Misses Edna and Lillian
Gordy-survive him. His estate. including
life Insurance. will be about $4,000 or
$4,000.
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ALL IN PERFECT ORDER
REPORT OF EXAMINATION OF
Discussing OFFICERS ACCOUNTS

F. c. Getzendanner and Thomas A. Hodg-
son. expert accountants of the Treasury De-
partment. have completed an examination
of the books papers and all other matters
relating to the Office of Charles c. Rogers,
disbursfng officer Of the District, and have
found everything accurate and in perfect
order. The examination of the accounts Of
the District 1isbursing officer by experts of
the treasury specially detailed therefor was
the first since the creation of the office
July l. 1893.
In their report to the auditor of the State
and other departments. Messrs. Getzen-
danner and Hodgson commended l.r. Rog-
ers and his method Of keeping accounts in
the highest terms They began the exam
ination the 5th Of March last and finished
yesterday afternoon. They first counted the
cash that happened to be on hand, amount
ing to $317 They then counted the cash In
pay envelopes ready for disbursement,
amounting to $1.2O5.S4; the check book. not
ing number and amount of each check
drawn and the list Of paid vouchers In the
Office. amounting to $780,, 833.o.. well scruti-
nized They then proceeded to the office OF
the auditor OF the District and examined
and counted the paid vouchers in that Of
flee. the aggregate being $248. 492.o7
In Business-Like Manner.
Their examination disclosed that all
United States had been properly accounted
for and that his ONCE was conducted in
business-like manner. The method Of re-
cording transactions in the District au-
ditor's Office is especially commended and
the statement is made that 1t would seem
impossible for any error to occur or money
to be misappropriated without detection.
The form of loose-leaf ledgers In use in
the auditors office Is approved as excep-
tionally well devised. the appropriation
ledgers showing in convenient form not
only the status of the appropriations and
subheads, but also the cash account for
each general appropriation.
Messrs. Getzendanner and Hodgson also
made an examination of the accounts re-
lating to the new municipal building and
those of Rock Creek Park for both Of which
Mr. Rogers is disbursing officer. and found
that moneys advanced by the United States
to him on account thereof were properly
accounted for. The experts in concluding
their report make acknowledgment to Mr.
Rogers the disbursing officer. Mr.. Alonzo
Tweedale, the acting auditor of the District,
and Mr.. D. ]. Donovan, chief bookkeeper,
for courtesies and efficient assistance rem
dered them in their examination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26
MAY GIVE UP RIGHTS.
Relinquishment Of Homestead Appli-
cations.

REIMBURSEMENT OF homestead Appl1-
cations.
Announcing the opinion Of the court in
favor Of Flahive In the case Of Edward H.
Love VS.. Annie Flahive, involving a contest
over land in Missoula county, Montana,
Justice Brewer Of the Supreme Court of
the United States yesterday laid down
some general principles regarding the re-
Iinquishment of homestead applications and
the sale of lands taken UP under the home
stead law before the issuance of patent.
On that point he said:
"Of course. whether there was a sale,
and what was the thing sold. were mat
tiers Of fact to be determined by the testi-
mony.. and the findings Of the land de-
partment in that respect are conclusive in
the courts. 1t is objected by the plaintiff
issue of patent Is void under the statutes
of the United States. This is undoubtedly
the law. and the ruling of the Secretary
was not in conflict with 1t, but the fact
as q homestead cannot make valid sale
thereof Is not at all inconsistent with his
rights to relinquish his application for the
lands, and so the Secretary of the Interior
ruled. While public policy may prevent
enforcing a contract Of sale, 1t does not
destroy its significance as declaration
cannot sell and at the same time deny that
he has made q sale. The government may
rightfully treat it as a REIMBURSEMENT, and
abandonment of his application and entry.
bound to perfect his title by occupation.
He may abandon 1t at any time. or he may
in any other satisfactory way relfnquish
the right acquired by his entry. Having
done that he Is no longer interested in the
title to the land. That Is q matter to be
settled between the government and other
applicants. In this case Love having re-
hnquished his claim It does not lie in his
y,soI,fh m cha1louRa tina aafiou of thu Uov.
eminent in patenting the lands to Mrs.
F1ahive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26

On charge OF taking q watch fob,
which was on the way from a store in
New York city to Stephen C. Rowan Of
the Benedict apartment house. this city,
James II. Dawson was arraigned before
Judge 1ullowny In the Police Court to-
day. The grand Jury will be allowed to
investigate the charge. Judge Mullowny
ordering Dawson committed to jail In the
meantime.
The watch fob, valued at $75, was
shipped by express to the local apartment
house, and when delivered there Mr..
Rowan was not In his rooms. The package
disappeared. Nothing was heard Of IL
until Detectives O'Brien and Parham Of
headquarters. It is alleged. found II In the
possession Of Dawson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26
SCHWAB TO PAY TAXES.
Valuation of Personal Effects Of New
York Mansion.

NEW YORK, March 26.-Charles NJ.
Schwab will have to pay personal taxes
this year on an assessment of $4,000, al
though a resident of Pittsburg. His per-
sonality in this city was assessed at 81, 0OO,
600. He called today at the office of the
tax department and brought with him an
inventory of the furnishings of the new
house he has built on Riverside drive and
list showing the value of his horses and
carriages. automobiles and other similar
property in this city owned by him. The
valuation shown in the inventory and lists
amounted to $i29.OO. and the assessment
was reduced to that amount.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26
MIR. GARRETT IN PERIL.
Special Train Of Seaboard's President
Was Derailed.

SUFFOLK, Va, March 28.-President w.
A. Garrett of the Seaboard Air Line rail-
way and members of his party were in
peril this evening when the presidents pri-
vate car was derailed short distance west
of Suffolk and finally was thrown against
an embankment, which kept 1t from turning
entirely over. The train. a special. was
composed Of engine No. CAT and private car
No l. The train was passing through a
cut and, according to President Garrett
was going only about twenty-five miles an
hour. Mr.. Garrett says a piece of mechan-
ism dropped from the engine and caused
the accident.
With the president were Mrs Garrett.
their two daughters. c. B. Miller. stenog-
rapher; ]. A. Wills and two porters. No
one was injured. The track was torn up
for a hundred or 50 yards. Passenger
trains are being taken round by the Nor
folk and Western tracks. The presidents
party is here awaiting the arrival Of a spe-
cial train from Portsmouth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26
GRAY LATHAM BADLY HURT.
Man Supposed to Be Architect Falls
From Broadway Car.

NEW YORK. March ga man who.
from papers found on him. appeared to be
Gray Latham Of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel,
fell from Broadway surface car at 10th
street last night. He was taken to St.
Vincents Hospital suffering from what was
supposed to be q scalp wound. Later his
condition became serious He was delIrious
and the hospital people were unable to
make diagnosis of his case. It was
feared that his skull was fractured.
At the Waldorf Astoria It was explained
that a man named Gray Latham Is in part
nership with Frank Andrews as an archi-
has been out OF town for several weeks.
Latham's home address was unknown to
the hotel people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26
Prof. Monaghan's Successor.

The successor to Prof. James c.. Mona
CHAN. chief of the consular division of the
bureau of manufactures, has not yet been
announced. but possibly will be this week.
Prof. Monaghan resigned to devote his time
to lecturing. Among his possible SUCCESSORS
have been mentioned Acting Chief Clerk
r. r. Bennett. c. s. Davidson and E. M
Hawkins of the appointment division.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26
CAPSIZED YACHT FOUND.
Feared That Four Millville Men Are
Drowned.

MILLVILLE, N. j.. March 26.-Four men,
1t is thought, were drowned by the capsiz-
ing of the yacht Star, which left Anglesea
for Millville Sunday, and was found last
night on Dead Mans shoals. The sup
posed victims are John Cheeseman, George
Garrison. John Garrison and Rufus Garten.
all of Millville, who were on board. When
the capslzed yacht was found all sails we're
set and reefed.
1t is thought that a squall struck the boat
and upset her before the man at the tiller
could control the yacht A high wind was
blowing all day, and the bay was exception
ally rough. derby hat found floating near
the boat bears the name of Millville mer-
chant. The capsiZed yacht was lowed into
Port Norris tonight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26

tanning forty Honduran soldiers. turned
turtle, all of the inmates being drowned
The remaining troops were then crowded
on board the steamer. Soon after the Mic
araguan fleet was sighted. and orders were
given to clear the decks of the Olympia for
action. The passengers protested. but to
no avail. The American gunners took their
positions but for some unaccountabIe rea-
son the Nicaraguan feet drew of without
attacking. The port of Rio Estaban was
reached without further incident Here
Gen. Quiros and Gen. Gallardo, with their
forces, dlsembarked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26
Few Deaths in Canal Zone.

Only two deaths occurred among the 5,554
white laborers in the canal zone during
February. Black water fever caused one of
these deaths and tuberculosis the other No
deaths were reported among the 900 Amer
lean women and children on the isthmus.
The sick rate was "a for every 1000 per-
sons for the month. Pneumonia was more
prevalent than any other disease. % cases
being reported. Three cases of smallpox,
taken from incoming ships. were treated in
the zone hospital. The annual death rate
has now fallen to AZ per 1000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26

wII.LEMSTAD, Island Of Curacao, March
GA letter received here today by the
Venezuelan consul. from Caracas, says that
Gen. Juan Fable Penalosa. who was re-
ported early in the month to have started q
serious rebellion In the state Of Tachira,
Venezuela, has been defeated. but he il be-
ing pursued by the government troops and
that his capture Is shortly expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26
Assessment Of Nortgaged Land.

In the Supreme Court Of the United States
a motion was made yesterday to advance
the case of Timothy p. Paddell of New
York vs. the city of New York. The case
involves the question whether land on
which there Is a mortgage can be assessed
at It's full value when the mortgage also U
assessed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26

4l51-There is a charm about the sailor
modes which girls of all ages appreciated
Here is frock which has the becoming
sailor collar and shield without the unbe.
coming biousing which characterizes the
real sailor blouse. If the sailor effect Is
not desired. these features just mentioned
may be omitted and the waist be finished
with the deep fanciful yoke and center box
pleat. The tucks in front are stitched in
slot-seam effect and terminate at the bust
line, while those in back continue In regu-
lation style to the Delt. The skirt Is a
seven-gored one. having tuck pleats at the
side seams and tuck pieats or gathers in
back. The dress Is not difficult to make
and may be realized In serge cheviot, mo-
hair or a washing fabric. For the medium
size 5h yards of 44-inch goods are needed
4l57-Sizes. IA. Is. 18 and II years
The price of this pattern is 10 cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26
MlADAM]IE VA[l|E'S
ALMOND BLOSSOM
co M P lie \ 10 N
CREAM
Greatest Toilet Luxury Made.
Greatest Toilet Luxury Made.

Cleanses softens, purifies. whitens and beauties
the skin. Soap and water only cleanse super
hcially.
NINE. YALE SAYS: A LITTLE ALMOND
BLOSSOM COMPLEXION CREAM SHOULD
BE APPLIED EVERY TINE THE FACE
AND HANDS ARE WASHED 1T RE-
MOVES THE DUST. SCOT. CRIME, SMUT
AND SMUDGE FROM THE 1NTERSTICES
OF THE SKIN AND MAKES THE SURFACE
SMOOTH AS VELVET.
daily necessity at home and abroad; treas
ure when travelling by land or water. or when on
an outing OF any kind, and particularly priced at
the seaside or mountain resort. Protects the skin
from cutting winds burning rays of the sun and
every injurious effect OF the Elements Prevents
and cures abnormal redness Of the nose or any
part OF the face, also chapping. chatting. cold
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skin 1t Is the greatest known specific for burns;
takes the hre out more quickly than anything
else, soothes. heals and prevents scars and sup
puraton. Indispensable for Of infants and
every member of the household An exquisite
natural beautlfer. grateful application after
shaving Excellent for massage purposes. Madame
Yale's Almond Blossom Complexion Cream comes
In two sizes at special prices of Roc for the
large $i.O0 size and SOC. for the SOC. size.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26
MADAME WALES
ASSISTANT
Here All This Week.

Madame Yale's New York demonstration will re-
main here oil this week In the Yale Section Of our
Toilet Goods Department main floor where she
VIII explain to the ladies' all about the prepara-
lions made by Madame Yale-ffty-hve different
srucles-so that ladies find among the list
Just what they need. Ladies' may consult with
Madame lae's assistant without charge and the
young lady will assist you in tine proper selection
OF the remedies needed
Ask for free copy OF Madame Yale's o. page
souvenir book at Toilet Goods Dept given
away free. Also mailed free 10 those living out of
town. Write for a CODY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-26

We are Madame Yale's Washing
ton agents, and have permanently
placed her entire line in our Toilet
Goods section, where ladies can at
all times obtain any of these we'll
known preparations. We sell the
entire line at Special Cut Prices.
The Washington times., 1907-10-30
KORNERS
GUESTS AT
A DINNER

Major and Mrs. Korner, the retiring
attache of the German embassy were
the guests of honor at dinner last even
ing. given by Colonel and Mrs. Sieoert'
Invited to meet them we're Mr.. and Mrs
c. c. Long. Miss Helen Ffoulke. Miss
Ferguson. Miss Miriam Crosby. Mr.. Won
Schubert, of the German embassy stan;
Frederick Huidekoper, Miss siebert, and
John o. Slebert.
Major and Mrs. Korner will sail No
vember 5 on the Kronprinz Wilhelm
for Berlin. where Major Korner, at his
own request, has been transferred to
duty on the general staf OF the German
army.
The Washington times., 1907-10-30
COstaggini-JOhnson.

Louis Costagglni' and Miss Ruth John
son were married at St Peters Church
last evening at 5 o'clock ana left i'm
mediateIy after the ceren. 9ny for short
honeymoon. Mr.. COstaggini is the son
Of the late Filippo Costaggini. tho we'll
known artist. and is following his IA
theirs profession. He is now engaged In
decorating st. Peters Church, where the
marriage ceremony took place. Only
the Immediate family were present, no
invitations having been issued. Mr.. and
Mrs CostaCgtni will be glad TO see their
friends upon their return 10 this CITY
The Washington times., 1907-10-30
> DOINCS OF SMART SCI IN TVASRLNG7ON y

formed by Archbishop Blenek, Of New
Orleans. will take place in the home
OF the brides parents. Miss Stauffer
VIII nave as Eer attendants her sister,
Miss Celeste Stauffer, and her cousin,
Miss Louise Stauffer.
Dr. Paul Mcilhenny viii be his broth
er best man and the ushers viii be
John GreenaWay. Capt FitZhugh Lee,
Charles Henshaw. William Stauffer,
sloan Simpson. and John Leeds Avery.
The bride-elect made her debut two
seasons ago in New Orleans and has re-
Gently returned from a European tour
with her aunt, Mrs. Isaac II. Stauf-
fer, il.
MIR. McIlherny Is well known socially
both in Washington and New Orleans.
He recently succeeded Afford ". Cooley
as Civil Service Commissioner and is a
member of several clubs IN Washington
and New Orleans and of several OF the
carnival organizations. He is a warm
personal friend Of President Roosevelt
and recently entertained him in Louis
lana.
The Washington times., 1907-10-30
Lyman Tifanys Going Abroad.

MI and Mrs. Lyman Tiffany, after
spending the summer at CazonOvia, y.
Y. have opened their house on ConnectI-
cut avenue for a few days. while max
ing inal arrangements for their years S
absence abroad.
They expect 10 sail November zS, and
will spend the winter and following sum-
mer travelling on the continent
Miss Helen Parker. their granddaugh-
ter, will accompany them, and they
will place her in school either in France
or Germany. Prior TO their departure
from America they Will visit friends In
Newport
The Washington times., 1907-10-30

AND BARON
GO NORTH

The japanese ambassador. Viscount
Aoki. left Washington yesterday for a
visit Of several days in New York, ac-
companied by the Baron Goto. president
OF. a large railroad In Japan. who has
been a guest at the embassy. The Bar
oness GotO remained in Washington and
has taken an apartment at Stoneleigh
Court for a short time.
The Washington times., 1907-10-30
Mrs. Postlethwaits to Return Seer.

Mrs. Posuathwaite, who is now visit
ing her daughter and son-in-law, AR
and Mrs. Henry Ives Cobb, Jr., in Paris,
where Mr.. Cobb Is a student at the
Beaux Arts, VIII return to Washington
about the end OF November. She will
spcnd the winter in her New Hampshire
avenue home
The Washington times., 1907-10-30
Mrs. and Miss wiIIiams Expected.

Mrs. John r. Williams and Miss Juli-
ette Williams, wife and daughter OF
Colonel Williams. are expected to arrive
in Washington this afternoon from Fort
Hamilton. N. Y. where Colonel Hamil-
ton has been stationed all summer.
The Washington times., 1907-10-30

The Tuesday Afternoon Sewing Cir
Gle u1et at the home OF hrs. Joseph
Abel, of Clifton street, yesterday after
Henry Breslau, Mrs. A. Monroe. af-s.
Mara r. Kahn, Mrs. Adolph Weyl. and
Mrs. Samuel Pack.
The Washington times., 1907-10-30
New Day Line to
OLD POINT,
JAMESTOWN and
NORFOLK
IL nrnrrrrn RATS

Al REDUCED RA1ESs
FARE, S2.50, ROUND TRIP; $15o, enc Way
4.oo to Richmond and return
Leave Washington, Riiey's wharf. stu st
sw., at a. m, every saturday, Tuesday
and Thursday. Leave Campbelrs wharf
Norfolk every Monday. Wednesday and FRI
day at i:+5 a. m All ciassey Of tickets
reading via Norfolk & Washington Steamboat
Co, C. & o., r. F. & P. and n 4 ". Ry.,
between Washington Exposition. and Nor
folk, IN either direction. viii be accepted for
transportation by thls company.
Ticket Office. 18th and Pa ave. nv. New
orfolk. Washington and Richmond Steam
slip< Line. -
w l. FLOURNOY. = T. A
L. J. wOOLLEN. c. = A
J. z. CLINEDINST. G. p. A.. Norfolk.
The Washington times., 1907-10-30
Wedding Invitations.

Invitations have been received in this
city from Miss France Ogden Jones, Of
New York, for the marriage Of her
niece, Marka de T. Ogden Jones. to
Waldo Cory Johnson, Monday, Novem-
Der 4. at O'Clock In st. BaTtholmeW's
Church, New York
The Washington times., 1907-10-30
Date of Wedding.

The marriage OF Mrs. Mae Hamilton
Wilson TO Henry Spencer Powell win
take place November y in the home OF
the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John
A. Hamilton, at o'clock in the evening
IN the presence OF a small family party.
PoWeH was announced shortly after
Mrs. Wilson returned from abr Dad a few
weeks ago
The Washington times., 1907-10-30
Miss Aldrich at Home.

Miss Elsie Aldrich. daughter or Sen
ator and Mrs. Aldrich, OF Rhode Island,
who is to make her debut in Washington
this season, has just returned 70 her
home in Providence from a visit 70 her
sister, Mrs. john y. Rockefeller, 1r., in
her home in Tarrytown, n. Y.