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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-07
TWO DROWNED IN THE THAMES
New York Business Man and Un-
known Woman the Victims

LONDON, June &c Otto E,ltericb
whose nome Is at Freeport L. l., and bust
ness In New York city. and a woman who
Was identified today as Mrs E. NJ Nc
Lean of New York, who had been stopn,np
at the Russell Hotel here with Miss
Memory, said to be her sister, were drown
ed yesterday while boating on the Thames
near ClAeden. The couple arrived at
Maiden Head by train and hired a boat.
People on the tow path noticed that the
mSn was not skilled oarsman The boat
struck the roots of a tree and overturned
water.
The body of the woman was soon re-
covered and Mr.. Elterichs body was found
Two hours later. His identity was only dis
covered today. The woman was dressed in
American fashion and boatmen heard Mr.
Elterich call her Molly" but there was
nothing on her body by which she could be
identified.
Mr.. Elterich arrived at the Imperial Hotel
week ago. Among his effects were papers
relatins TO the American Railway Construc-
tion Company. 277 Broadway, and sealed
documents for delivery to Henry Guinard
Inc bodies are awaiting claimants
FREEPORT. l.. l.. June &c. Otto Ell
terlch, who was drowned in London yester-
Gay. mad a summer home in Freeport, and
lived in New York during the winter ne
spent little time at home however,. as his
business of railroad construction caused
MIN TO travel extensively Much Of his time
was spent In Europe. Mr.. Elterich left
treeport about month ago. accompanied
by his wife. Mrs. Eltertch went to wash
in-ton to visit her sister at 1919 New York
avenue. and Mr.. Elterich sailed for Eu-
rope. A letter received by friend here
from his wife several days ago said that
Mr. Eltertch probably would not return to
America for some time.
The American Railway Construction Com
pany, with which Elterch was at one time
Identified, was dissolved about a year ago.
Since that time he has been associated with
Henry Guinard of New York in several en-
terprises. fie was about forty years old.
NEW YORK, June IF. ]. Rezille, a.
friend of Mrs. Mclean. who was drowned
yesterday while boating on the Thames
river with Otto Elterich of New York, re-
ce1ved a cablegram today from Miss
Memory. who was with Mrs. Mclean in
London. telling of the drowning of Mrs.
Mclean and Mr.. Elterich.
Mr.. Rezille said that Mrs. Mclean was
the widow of Arthur A. Mclean, a lumber
man, who lived in Denver and Chicago
Mr.. Rez!lle said that Mrs. Mclean and
Miss Memory had been travelling for several
months in Egypt and Europe. Mrs Mclean
before her marriage lived in Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-07
HELD FOR s25, 900 THEFT.
Serious Charges Against Dismissed
Employe of New York Firm.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
NEW YORK, June August Dohm, dis
charged bookkeeper of s. Baumann & Bros,
at 2S5 9Th avenue. was arraigned in the
Jefferson Market police court this morning
on the charge that he appropriated to his
own use certain sums belonging to the firm
and intrusted to his care According to
Lieut.. Maunion the offerings of which
Dohm is accused may be found to aggre-
gate SO 600 and Otto A. Samuels who APP
peared as attorney in the police court for
the Baumanns. said that new instances of
DISCREPANCIES in the books were being
brought to light with such frequency as to
lead to the belief that the firms shortage
would toe at least 10000. and possibly
more than that
Dohm is a German. thirty-nine years old.
and lives with his wife in private house
at 1895 Clay avenue, the Bronx
The allegations are that Dohm was IN
trusted from time to time with certain
sums of money for the purpose of deposit
ing such sums In the bank; that May l last,
when checks and cash aproximaing sl,asS
We're given into his charge to deposit In the
Colonial Bank. 42d street and 9Th avenue,
he appropriated 500 in cash for MS own
personal use. and that twenty-six other
Instances of irregularity in his books have
come to light since January l. Dohm was
dismissed last Saturday. After his dls-
missal expert accountants were put TO work
on the books and discrepancies appeared
very swiftly ii is alleged.
Detectives Stransky and Stanford We're
assigned to look Dohm up. They lay In
wait about the neighborhood of Dohm
home and had talk with his wife. who
told them Dohm had said nothing about be-
ing dismissed from his employment, but
that he had talked of suicide, 80 the de-
teCtives say.
The detectives were lettering about the
Dohm home last night when the book
keeper appeared and was arrested. Just as
the detectives seized him Dohm made
swift movement toward his hip pocket and
out flashed 32-caliber hammerless re
vOlver. il is alleged. This was wrenched
away from him. the detectives say, before
he could do anything with it. .Stransky
asserts the man remarked mildly: Of1cer,
would not this on you / was going
to use ii on myself.
After the prisoner had been booked at
police headquarters Lieut.. Mannion in
structed Henry Burden, the doorman. To
keep close watch on him, lest he should
attempt to carry out his threat Accord
ing TO the police. they conducted search
last night for woman with whom Dohm
Is acquainted. with the idea that she might
be able TO give some information regarding
the disposal of the money.
Dohms examination postponed tlll
later in the day and meanwhile he is held
under 5000 bail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-07
AS PUBLIC PARK.
Dr. Gallaudet Wants Remainder OF
Brentwood Estate Preserved.


Commissioner mcfarland today received
a letter from E. NJ. Gallaudet Of Columbian
Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, in
which he pointed out the Importance of Sc
curing what remains of the original Brent
wood estate northeast for a public park.
Mr.. Gallaudets communication was in the
form of an appeal. and Commissioner Mac
farland stated that he knew Of no locality
which would be more suitable for park
purposes than this tract, which contains
possibly the most notable grove Of shade
trees. in the city. and he expressed himself
as being in hearty sympathy with the sug-
gestion.
This estate consists now of a tract of 100
acres fronting on Florida avenue and hav-
ing at least thirty acres of remarka bly, fine
forest. On the premises there is hill
commanding view of great scenic beauty,
and there is a broad meadow which would
afford opportunities of exceptional value
for pleasure grounds for the public.
In his letter Mr.. Gallaudet said:
'One would only need to stand on the
emnence to which 1 have referred and
look about him to be convinced that no
more beautiful site for a park could be
found within mile and a half of the
Capitol.
TT would be a public disaster if this
tract of land should not be preserved for
public uses.
I'm the whole northeast section of the
District there is no public park. Popula-
ton in this quarter is rapidly increasing
and every consideration which would lead
the government to provide park would
suggest that this tract of land should be
secured for such purpose.
Il have lived near 1t for many years and
have often walked over it, and l have
never visited 1t without a renewal Of the
deep impression which l have long had of
the Importance of securing it as park
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-07
ENGINEERS MAY TAKE CHARGE.
Responsibility for Purchasing Ma
terials for Canal Construction.

Indications are that the vacancy in the
isthmian canal commission force which
will be caused by the early retirement OF
Purchasing Agent Ross will not be filled.
Secretary Taft is now considering favor
ably a proposition which Is believed to be
strongly supported by Col. Goethals. the
president of the commission and engineer
in charge Of the work on the isthmus. to
transfer to Gen. Mackenzie, chief OF ensi-
neers, the responsibility for the purchase
of all material, save food and hospital sup
plies, needed for the prosecution Of the canal
work. In the case of the medical depart
ment, where all the drugs and surgical ap-
planes are procured through the Office Of
the surgeon general of the army. and in
the case Of the food supplies. which are
now purchased through the agents of Gen.
Sharpe. commissary general OF the army,
the results have been so satisfactory that
the Secretary inclines to the belief that
notwithstanding the magnitude of the pur-
chase that will be required in the procure
ment of materials for constructing the
canal, the army engineers can deal salts
factorily with the subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-07
FOR GEORGIA DAY.
President Roosevelt and Party to
Leave for Jamestown Sunday.

The President and party will leave here
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock on the naval
yacht Maytiower to take part in the cele-
bration of Georgia day at the jamestown
exposition Monday. He will be accom-
panied by Mrs. Roosevelt, Mrs. Nicholas
Longworth. Rear Admiral and Mrs. Cowles,
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Robinson, Assistant
Secretary Latta. Miss Hagner, and Mr.
and Mrs. c. Grant LaFarge. Secretary
Metcalf and party will make the trip on
the United States steamship Dolphin.
The President will review the naval fleet
in Hampton roads. make an address in the
exposition grounds, and visit the negro ex-
hbit and the Georgia and New York build
ings. The party will return to this city on
the Mayhower Tuesday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-07
OBVIOUSLY 4 FABRICATION
STORIES OF ATROCITIES COMMIT
TED IN GUATEMALA.
Minister Herrarte Indignant at Pub
LEGATION Regarding Alleged
Reign Of Terror.

A New York paper today published SEN
sational story concerning reign Of terror
alleged to have taken place in Guatemala,
during which innocent women were ex-
posed to shameful indignities and men
were logged to death by order of President
Cabrera.
Women" it was declared. "are impris-
oned and fogged, men are assassinated In
their own homes and their bodies flung to
the buzzards on the outskirts Of the city.
It is said that in the eyes Of President Es-
trada Cabrera and his servitors nothing Is
sa cred. Men. women, and even children are
not only fogged. but they are logged In a
particular manner which causes excruci-
ating pain and produces fatal illness. Then.
to add to their torment, a liquid caustic Is
applied to their wounds, purporting to be a
humanitarian effort to heal them. Women
who arrive at the port OF San Jose are
stripped by Col. Bone, commander of the
port who Is also implicated with Lima in
the assassination Of Gen. Barillas. on the
pretense of searching for letters of an in
eliminating nature"
Other atrocious acts are alleged.
The minister to the United States from
Guatemala, Senior Don Luis Tuledo Her
rarte. was indignant when he read these
statements. He repudiated with the utmost
earnestness the published assertion that
President Cabrera or any of the officials OF
his administration could possibly be guilty
Of political reprisals account of the re-
cent attempt to assassinate the president;
IF one-tenth of these published state
ments were even remotely true, SAID the
minister, 1.-The people of the Netherlands
could not have suffered more during the
invasion Of the Duke OF Alva than my poor
countrymen. who are alleged to have fallen
under the displeasure of the government
The entire story is so obviously fabrica-
ton as to be on its face Incredible. 1t IS
impossible to imagine such barbarltles as
are described In this publication could be
committee or endured in the midst OF any
Christian civilization upon this continent.
For this reason alone I am confident thar
this nbelous attack upon my country Will
carry its own refutation upon its face.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-07
Personal Mention,

Mr. Richard N. Brooke, the local artist
and instructor at the Corcoran Art School
has gone, with about twenty of his pupils,
to Warrenton, Va, to spend the month of
June. there making landscapes of the seem
cry in that vicinity.
John F. Vivian of Easton, Pa, is in the
city. He came to attend the eighty-sixth
annual commencement of George Wash
ington University.
DR.. William E. Whitson, who went to
Atlantic City about ten days ago. has re-
turned home. He accompanied his father.
Mr.. William A. Whitson, to the seashore.
The latter has been i'll several months. and
the trip. it is thought, benefited him.
DR.. ]. Breckenridge Bayne has sailed for
Europe, and will be away two months
DR.. j. Augustin Flynn has returned from
the Atlantic City meeting of the American
Medical Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-07
CLOSING OF JURY TRIALS
But One Court With Case Under Con-
sideration.

The coming week will witness the closing
or jury trials in all the branches of the
District Supreme Court excepting Criminal
Court No. /. in which is being conducted
the trial Of Edwin :. Holmes jr The re-
mainder of the month of June in the circuit
courts will lie given over to the hearing and
determination of motions. settling bills Of
exception and the like preparatory TO the
summer vacation Of the courts which be-
gins July I and continues until the first
Tuesday in October
During this interim each of the six JUS
tices occupies the bench for about two
weeks and tranSiCts all the business of the
courts. The assignment for the summer
vacation follows:
Justice Wright. Monday, July 1. to Mon
day July L.
Justice Anderson. Tuesday, July 16 to
Wednesday. July 81.
Justice Barnard. Thursday, August l. to
Thursday, August II.
Justice Stafford. Friday. August l6 to
Saturday August 81
Justice Gould. from September 1 to Sep
TENDER II,
Chief Justice Clabaugh. Monday, Septem.
Der 10. to Monday September so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-07
DIR. MARMION STRICKEN
RETIRED MEDICAL DIRECTOR
OF NAVY ILL OF APoPLEXY.

Medical Director Robert A. Marmion. U.
g N. retired. was taken suddenly i'll. being
stricken with apoplexy. about IL o'clock
this morning while walking with Medical
Director Dwight Hickenson in the vicinity
of Madison place and Pennsylvania avenue
He was cared for until the arrival of an
ambulance when he was removed to the
Emergency Hospital. The patient was un-
conscious when the ambulance reached him.
and hurry run was made to the hospital.
DIR. Marmion regained consciousness
shortly after he reached the hospital, and
1t was stated this afternoon he was then
in fairly good condition. The patient is
sixty-two years of age. He entered the navy
in March. 1868, being retired IN September
last. Although retired he has been per-
forming active duty as a member of the
naval medical board in this city. His home
is at the Portner. Relatives were notified of
his Illness and they visited him at the hos
pital this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-07
FRANCo-JAPANESE ENTENTE.
French Believe That United States
Should Be a PARTY

PARIS. June 7.-One of the immediate re-
suits of the Franco-Japanese entente
which is on the point of being signed has
been the tender by France of her good Of
fees TO the United States in case she can
be of service in promoting a complete I'M
Outstanding between the United States and
Japan covering their respective interests in
the far east
France believes that the United States
should become party to the series of en-
tentes recently arrived at between the
powers guaranteeing the status quo in the
far east and the best means of avoiding
possible future complications and misunder-
standings. and has formally communicated
to the United States government her readi-
ness. now or in the future, to further nego-
tIat"r5 in that direction
The NC-htustOn government. while not
awaiting itself of Frances services ex-
pressed in its reply its deep sensbility and
appreciation of the friendly offer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-07
SECRETARY TAFT'S PLANS.
After a Short Visit to PHILADELPHIA
Will Leave on Western Trim

Secretary Taft left Washington. this
morning for Philadelphia at the invitation
Of Mr.. Booker T. Washington to attend a
meeting of the trustees of the fund of
$l"Ww" donated by Wee thy Phila-
de.phia woman TO aid in rudimentary edu-
cation OF negroes in the south. The Score
tary mas consented 10 serve as trustee
IN this pailanthropic work. He will return
to Washington tonight 70 close I'D a few
matters OF urgent official business and will
leave this city tomorrow night on his west
eru trip, which will extend as far as Fort
Meade. : -.
The Secretary is steadily recovering from
The severe cold which afflicted him on his
81 Louis trip and will probably be in
excellent Nolc" when he reaches Mime
apulis, where he is TO deliver an address.
Nal Gen. Bell, chief of stan and Capt
Wright az the general staff will meet
secretary TAFT at Rock Island H. and
VIII accompany him on his tour of inspec-
ton of western posts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-07
Divorce and Maintenance

Suit for an absolute divorce has been filed
in the District Supreme Court by Mrs Fan.
ME W. Waite against Frank II. Waite
They were married June 13, 1888 in Fred.
erick, Nd, and later removed to this city
1nfidelity is alleged and a correspondent
named.
Mrs. Waite also informs the court thai
for number of years past she has been
employed in the government printing office
but has recently lost her place and now
desires that her husband be compelled to
contribute regularly to her support She
also asks that the defendant be enioined
from annoying her or in any way modest
ing her. Attorneys Wilson and Barksdale
represent the petitioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-07
SAN FRANCISCO WATER SUPPLY.
Permission From Washington for Use
of a Vast system.

SAN FRANCISCO, June while the
federated water committee was in executive
session in the Merchants Exchange build
ing yesterday discussing the pressing need
Of an increased water supply, messages
were received in this city from James D.
Phelan. at Washington, to the effect that
he had practically concluded negotiations
with the federal authorities by which San
Francisco would be enabled to secure
possession of the vast Hetchy system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-07

TO make his railroad journeys personally
satisfactory II Is said that up to the
time Of his recent trip to Indianapolis he
had spent less than $4,000 of the. appro-
priatiOn. The trip to the middle west oiu
not cost over 81. 100 and the coming James
town trip will wind up the season $ travel.
The rest of the money will, of course go
hack to- the treasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-07
FAMOUS MATHEMATICIAN DEAD
Passing of Prof. Edward Routh in
London Today.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
LONDON, June Edward John Routh
Sc. D., Cambridge, died today. He was a
famous mathematical coach, and known as
the senior wrangler maker"
DR.. Routh was a fellow of Cambridge
University, and adopted the profession of
teacher in 1854. Between that time and
1888. when he retired, he had twenty-seyen
senior wranglers and forty Smith prize
men to his credit. He was the author of
several important works on mathematical
subjects. He was a native of Quebec. Cam
ada, and was seventy-six years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-07
FRENCH NOTIFIED.
Will Be Allowed Same Privileges Re-
garding Imports as Germany.

Secretary Root has informed the govern
ment of France that he is prepared to ex-
tend to French chambers of commerce the
same privileges relative to the certifca-
ton of invoices in case of goods exported
to the United States that are accorded to
German chambers of commerce under the
modus vivendi just concluded and pro-
claimed
1t Is stated that such privileges may be
claimed and will be accorded to other ma
tions that is where the chambers Of COM
merce occupy quasi governmental organi-
cation as they do in Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-07

TheMystery
BY
Stewart Edward White
AND
Samuel Hopkins Adams
The Saturday Star
Greatest Daily Serial
OF Modern Times.

A rafting good tale OF the
South Seas, replete with adven-
ture. 1t tells OF a mysterious
trip of mysterious schooner
to a mysterious isle, and of all
the tragedy that thereby fell
out. 1t is a story OF rugged
and hardy men, lawless and
ruthless, who meet their de-
served ends. The mystery is
maintained to the last page.
One of the best stories of its
kind since Treasure Island"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-07
DEGREES of Absolute Divorce,

Mrs. Olivette Mcbride was granted an alb
solute divorce today by Justice Gould from
Lawrence b. Mcbride Infidelity was al
legged in the petition.
Justice Gould also granted an absolute
divorce to Mrs. Annie C. Childs from Alex
ander A. Childs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-07
Glass Doll Won Oaks Stakes.

LONDON, June AT Epson today the
Oaks stakes of 5000 sovereigns 49,, OGO), for
three-year- FLIES, distance about one
mile and half. was won by Mr. Joers
Glass Doll. Laomedia was second and
Lady Hasty was third. Fourteen horses
started.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-07
Gen. Kassor's Condition Better.

Gen John \. kasson. who has been con-
lined TO his room for the past week with a
fracture OF the arm, is rapidly improv-
Ing. and viii ~'-.Nlv he able 10 Ieava Tho
'n''s' IN ! tyw I.ys
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-07
The Hosting Engineers.

The hosting engineers that were locked
out yesterday were employed, it is said, on
the Academy of Music building, which is
being rebuilt, and the residences at 23d
street and Massachusetts avenue and 18th
and V streets. When these men were paid
yesterday at closing time they were in
formed that their services would not be re-
Quired further until harmony had been re-
stored in the building trades, and there was
further impeachment to complete re-
sumption of building operations in the
District of Columbia.
The tilelayers. the electrical workers and
the hosting engineers union met at Co.'S
tello's Hall last night. The Tiers al
though the ban of the Employers Assoca-
ton has been placed upon them, reported
that none of their men had been locked
out, and that no orders had been issued
by employers that the men should not re-
turn 10 work today. The electricians, al
though they refused to continue to work on
the Metropolitan Club, have been unmo-
tested so far and every man returned to
work this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-07
Other Features:

! Grating in Latin-America.
! Story of an icerpan who was
frozen out.
French Peasantry Aroused.
Clemenceau's opposition to
church ceremonies in honor of
Joan of Arc has fired the peo-
! pie. Illustrated.
In the Ruins of Ancient
Carthage.
Modern life in the city of the
! bitter enemies of Rome, as
! seen by Frank G.. Carpenter.
: Illustrated.
. A Matter of Temperament.
By JOHN OLIVER HOBBIES.
! The conclusion of the alb
sorbmg story which Mrs.
Craigie wrote shortly before
! her death. Illustrated.
Children's Page.
! Fashion Page.
Books and Art.