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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
.BlAMES ICE CART DRIVERS
DEALERS EXoNERATED FROM
CHARGE OF SHORT WEIGHING.
Eealer Of Weights and Measures Tells
Of Precautions Taken by His
Office.

In his report to the Commissioners to-
day upon several recent complaints to the
effect that drivers of ice wagons are
furnishing short weight" ice to the un-
suspecting public, Col w. c. Haskell.
sealer Of weights and measures OF the
District, said:
"If dealer is selling Ice at a certain
price per hundred pounds. the intending
purchaser, can ask for. say. twenty or
thirty or fifty pounds, and II less amount
Is delivered the seller would be liable
under the present law.
IF a person inquiries the price Of ice
per one hundred pounds and the seller
names price of. say. 40 or so cents per hun
bred pounds. and the customer asks for 20
25 cents worth and does not receive
fifty pounds, the seller would be liable TO
prosecution.
IF a person asks for a five or ten cent
piece of ice, the dealer give any
amount he desires. II the price per hum
dred pounds is not given"
Mr.. Haskell further said that If the COM
plainants will furnish the names of the
drivers who. they allege. are perpetrating
frauds by selling them short weight ice.
he will institute proceedings against them
in the Police Court.
Regarding the work of his Office this sum-
mer in making the ice dealers and drivers
observe the laws Of the weights and meas
ures Office, Col. Haskell said:
Inspectors Watchful.
1.-THE inspectors were instructed to be
watchful of the sale Of short weight Ice
and ice unweighed, and the ice companies
and dealers were served with notices and
their scales tested to the number Of over
800, covering the territory thoroughly A
number of Police Court cases have been
made. 1t may be said with truth that the
energy of this department In preceding
summers prosecutions has resulted in no.
ticeably better conditions as to the sale Of
ice-cOnditions which, l believe, are better
than they ever have been previously. The
most recent work is in Anacostia. where
an inspector Is now detailed exclusively
for the time. Complaints and information
as to the conduct Of the ice business, so far
as we have to do with it, are welcomed
and given prompt attention, and the vigi-
lance of this department has not abated.
He concluded by saying that the com
plants are comparatively few this summer
compared with last summer. and he firmly
believes the ice dealers are using every
means to have their men observe the law
in this respect. and that if there are any
violations the drivers are responsible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
GARRETT STANDS PAT
NO INTENTION OF CHANGING
CONDUIT SPEED LAW.


ROCKVILLE. Md. July 16. 1901
In conversat on with The Star correspond
ent here today. Mayor John A. Garrett OF
Glen Echo stated that the speed limit for
automobiles within the corporate limits OF
Glen Echo will continue at six miles an
hour so long as the Washington automo-
blists and Maj. Cosby persist in their el-
forts to get him and Marshal Collins in
trouble with the federal authorities. Mayor
Garrett does not hesitate to attribute all
the differences between him and the fed
eral government to Maj. Cosby and in re-
ferring to that gentleman he used some
rather uncomplimentary language. He says
that he proposes to stand by what he con-
siders the rights of Glen Echo. irrespective
of what Maj. Cosby and others may think
So far the closing of the Conduit road
Is concerned. Mayor Garrett said, Let them
close 1t, and be -. The future welfare of
our town. he said, lis not dependent upon
the Conduit road. for the commissioners
for Montgomery county stand ready to give
us satisfactory outlet the minute the gov
eminent thoroughfare is closed"
With reference to the threatened arrest
of the mayor and Marshal Collins Mayor
Garrett said he was not in the least I'M
easy. and neither was Marshal Collins
A"iS too lic Sdiu. he Hdu lSdFHeU, upon the
best of authority, was due to Maj. Cosby.
we have received the best legal advice
TO the effect that we are right and we pro-
pose TO continue to enforce Glen Echo's or
dinances. the opinion of Attorney General
Bonaparte to the contrary notwitbstand
ing" said the mayor
Dickson c. Walker of Towson Md who
was arrested at Glen Echo last Sunday on
a charge of running his automobile at an
Illegal rate of speed, was given a hearing
mere today before Justice of the Peacs
Robertson. Marshal Collins who mada tb.
arrest. swore that Walkers machine was
gong al the rate of fifteen miles an hour.
put TINS Walker denied, claiming that he
was not travelling more than six miles an
hour. and that his machine was incapabla
OF making the speed testified to by Col
Inns. Justice Robertson he'd that the word
or Collins was just as good as that of
walker, and that he would have to be
GUIDED by Collins speedometer, which
showed about fifteen miles an hour, and a
hne of so and costs was assessed
Walker was indignant at the decision Of
the Justice and noted an appeal. He stated
that he had in his possession a letter from
Judge James McSherry of the MARYLAND
court of appeals advising him to appeal in
case OF an adverse decision by the justice of
the peace. He also said that he would ex-
pend $1,000 If necessary to beat out the
Glen Echo authorities. 1t seems that case
VIII be used to determine whether or not
the state of Maryland has Jurisdiction over
the Conduit road in criminal cases
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
STILL HAS HIS FRIENDS.
Senator Plat Says They Have Not
Deserted Him.
S,ecisl Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, July Ex-senator Thomas
Collier Platt quietly celebrated seventy
fourth birthday anniversary at the
Oriental Hotel, Manhattan Beach, where
though he received no callers yesterday the
senator was the recipient OF numerous
kilograms of we'll wishes from friends.
The senator seemed much distressed over
a report that he was spending most OF his
time alone and that his friends had deserted
him. He said his friends are as numerous
as ever, and that he is enjoying his birth
day in as pleasant a manner as possible.
Il feel ten years younger, declared the
senator ,,..,,
He explained that he desired a quiet birth
day, and therefore had not planned much OF
q celebration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
CLAIMS TO BE THE DEVIL.
Another Crank Tries to See the
President.

OYSTER BAY, N. Y, July 16.-The usua!
summer visitation of cranks to oyster Bay
In the hope of reaching the President pc
gan today with the advent of a woman OF
seventy years who wanted to go TO Saga
more Hill to present a claim for Sllocoooo'
The secret service guards intercepted her
and placed her on board an outgoing tram
They were unable to discover on what she
based her claim.
Just as she was leaving town an old man
appeared at the village post office and an
nouOced in a loud tone: u am the devil
and am going to see President Roosevelt.
He has not yet been apprehended by the
Presidents guards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
United States under the Constitution be
came exclusive.
No Concurrent Jurisdiction.

NO u AoN@NNAS--'
.Thcre is no question that the state of
Maryland consented to the acquisition OF
the Conduit road by the federal govern
ment Indeed, the United States Supreme
Court In the Lowe case reported in 11ith
u. 81 held that there could he no such
thing az a state having concurrent JurlS-
diction with the United states after the
United States had purchased land by con-
sent OF tn state Legislature.
"In lS4l the house OF representatives, or
Massachusetts requested the justice of the
supreme court of that stat" To give an opin-
ion whether children residing on Ceded
lands in the towns OF Massachusetts,. where
such lands were located were entitled to
civil ana political privileges Of citizens re
siding state lands. ana the court held
that such children were not entitled TO the
benefit of the pubic schools OF the towns
in which such lands were situated. and that
persons residing OF such coded lands We're
not citizens of Massachusetts. ana the
court of appeals OF Virginia has held that
persons residing upon Ceded lands are not
citizens Of virginia Notwithstanding the
attempted res .rvation of the state soVtr-
eighty by the legislature when it coded the
land
Resign Case Recalled.
several years ago a negro stabbed
man in RosSlyn upon the five acres At the
south end OF the Aqucduct bridge owned
by the United States government.
He was indicted by our grand jury
and placed on trial in The criminal court
lie committed the crime SO near the edge
of the five acres that the county surveyor
had to he called to settle the question
as To whether il was ON or on the ieSer-
walton. Though my predecessor contend
ed that the state had concurrent Jurls-
diction with the United States. Our Judge
held otherwise. and the prisoner was dis
charged The Military road running
from the Aqueduct bridge to Fort Myer
is owned in fee simple by the United
states. and the legislature of Virginia
not having coded said territory to the
United States. we still retain jurisdiction,
but the moment our legislature consents
To said purchase the jurisdiction OF the
United States becomes exclusive OF state
authority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
OCEAN STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS

NEW YORK, July 16.-Arrived: Steamers
c. F. Tietgen, from Copenhagen; Astoria
from Glasgow.
BROW HEAD. July 16-The steamer
Pennsylvania. from New York, for Ham.
burg. was reported by wireless telegraph
210 miles southwest at 1925 am. TO-DAY
VIII probably reach Plymouth about 10 N
D. M Thursday.
SIASCONSET Mass. July 1s.-The
steamer iceland. from Antwerp for New
York was in communication by wireless tel
egraph with the station when eighty miles
east of Nantucket lightship at $40 am.
Will probably dock about 1880 I'm. Wednes-
day.
LONDON. July 16-Arrived: Minneapolis
from New York
MOVILLE, July 15.-Arrved: Steamer
Furnessia, from New York for Glasgow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
FOUND DEAD IN WOODS.
Mystery Surrounds the Death Of Re-
tired Brooklyn Merchant,

NEW YORK, July 16.-The body of Will
liam D. Wines. a retired merchant of
Brooklyn was found in the woods at Mount
kisco. N. Y today. after his son had re-
ceived letter demanding a ransom of
$1,000 be paid by his father. Mr.. Wines,
who was eighty years Old disappeared on
June % from the home of his son-in-law
Charles Hubbell, in Mount Kisco, where
he was visiting.
Last Saturday his son In Brooklyn re-
ceived letter decorated with skull and
crossed bones declaring that Mr.. Wines
was safe. and would be sent home If So 600
was placed in a pillar of the elevated rail-
road at point indicated in Brooklyn. A
decoy letter was placed there but no one
came for it.
A searching party found Mr.. Wines body
today 1t Is believed by Mr.. Wines son
that the writer Of the letter knew nothing
about his fathers whereabouts. but made
use OF his absence to try to extort money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
CASTELLANE'S APPEAL.
Last Chapter in Famous Divorce Suit
Dismissed at Paris.

PARIS. July 16.-The appeal of Count
Boni de Castellane from the decision of the
court November IA last. granting a divorce
to the Countess Boni de Castellane ffornpar
ly Miss Anna Gould of New York; was dis
missed this afternoon and a final decree OF
divorce duly entered.
Attorneys for the count made practically
no contest.
Although the count. under the law has
still sixty days in which to appeal to the
court of cessation upon legal grounds. the
judgment of today Is regarded as final in
Somuch as negotiations have been practi-
cally concluded by which Madame Gould is
to settle the cases of the creditors, both
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
INTERLAKE YACHT RACES.
Second Day of Contests at Put-in-Bay,
Ohio

PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio. July 16.-The second
day of the Interlake yacht races started
with a six-mle breeze from the southwest.
which nattened almost entirely after the
boats passed the first turn. The Spray led
the fleet and won again in the twenty-one-
foot race. The Invader was close behind
the Spray and did the fastest work in the
race, staring in the universal class behind
the twenty-one- footers. There were five en-
tries in the twenty-one-footer race, in the
following order: Spray. Otsiketa, Borealis.
Cleveland and St Clair.
In the eighteen-foot class Bonitwo won
for the second time Fanetta, second, and
Malillian third.
In the sixteen-foot class. Sella ii led.
Hurrah second. and Cats third.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
PRESIDENT WANTS DETAILS
He Is Greatly Concerned Over Bat
tleship Georgia Explosion.

Acting Secretary Ncwhcrry this after
noon received the following telegram from
President Roosevelt In response To his tele-
gram officially advising him of the explo-
sion on the batteship Georgia:
Il am greatly concerned over tho acct
dent Keep me informed fully Of particu.
lars"
The following telegram has been received
by the department from the Italian naval
atache:
ION behalf of the Italian embassy and
myself l send through You to the navy tho
most sincere sympathy and coincidence for
the disaster on board the batt!eship Geor-
Cia -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
YAMAMOTO AT MONTREAL.
Admiral and Staff Arrived From Bos
ton This Morning.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Speech Dispatch 10 ne Sthr.
MONTREAL, July l6-Admiral Yamamo-
to, on his way to the Pacific coast, arrived
in the city this morning from Boston. The
baron and his suite are CHARTERED at the
Windsor Hotel. Nothing in the way Of a
formal reception was given this distinguish
ed son of the east. The party leave tonight
for Ottawa, and from there they will pro-
coed west to Seattle, there to sail for Japan.
The party spent the day in sightseeing in
the most informal manner To the report
ers the baron, through his interpreter
spoke OF the pleasant trip he had through
the United States He also referred par
tcuariy to the reception which had been
rendered Prince Fushimi in Canada
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
AMERICANS LOST CHANCE.
Tennis Players Not Able to Challenge
for Davis Cup.

LONDON. July 16.-The American tennis
players at the Wimbledon tennis court to-
day lost their chance of challenging for the
Davis cup, the international trophy, by the
narrowest Of margins. Beals C. Wright,
American. succeeded in winning his match
against A. F. Wildng. Australasia, thus
making the points equal: but Norman E.
Brookes Australasia, was too much for
Karl H. Behr, American. who. after the
first set, was clearly outplayed by his older
competitor.
Both matches were full Of interest, how
ever, to the large crowd that watched the
struggle to decide whether the Americans
or the Austraasans were to have the right
Of challenging the English holders of the
cup.
The result of todays playing had been
predicted All the tennis experts were Of
the opinion that Behr had not had enough
experience to hope to beat Brookes who
has been playing in England for several
years, and who. for the past few seasons
has taken part in every important tourna-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
FLOOD IN KANSAS.
Missouri River May Rise Higher-No
Damage Expected.

KANSAS CITY. July 16.-The Missouri
river at Kansas City and vicinity today
was stationary at 215 feet. half a foot
above the flood point. A rise Of another
half foot is looked for by tomorrow. and
the Kaw river is also expected to come up,
but reports indicate that the volume of
water In sight is not Of sufficient volume
to do great damage.
Railways are gradually getting their
tracks in shape, and schedules are being
maintained as a general rule No further
reports of serious damage in this part Of
the southwest as a result of the recent I'M
precedented rains have been received
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
HARGIS MURDER TRIAL.
Bailiffs Out After Witnesses Today.
Trouble Over jury.

SANDY HOOK, Ky. July 16-Bailiffs
from Special Judge Moody's court left this
morning for various portions OF Breathitt,
Perry and other mountain counties to Sc
cure witnesses for the prosecution in the
case Of Judge James Hargis, who Is charg-
ed with the murder of DR.. B. D. Cox
These will be sent to Sandy Hook.
Subpoenas have also been sent to Ohio
Oklahoma and Tennessee for important wit
nesses. A special panel from which to Sc
lect Jury for the trial was summoned this
morning
There are about four hundred eligible
3urymen In Elliott county. 1t is believed a
jury will have to be secured from another
county. and Carter county may be Sc
lected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
PUGILIST INDICTED.
"Pedlar" Palmer Held for Having
Caused Mans Death.

GUILFORD, England. July l6.-The grand
jury today returned an indictment for man.
slaughter against "Pedlar'' Palmer the
English pugilist, who. with another man,
was arrested April "a on suspicion Of hay
ing caused the death of Robert Choat. q
gashouse stoker of Deptford.
Choat's body was found in a railroad car
coming from EPSON after the races in
which Palmer and his companion had rid
den Palmer Is alleged to have struck
Choat several blows because he refused to
stop singing when requested to do SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
Permission to Erect Poles

The Commissioners today granted permits
sion to the Potomac Electric Power Com
psny to erect eightyfour poles on Broad
Branch road. seventy-nine poles on Rock
Creek Ford road. twelve poles on Ritten-
house street and nine on Western avenue
northwest. and also to string two wires on
these poles for the purpose of street light
ing. This action will afford the neighbor-
hood In question better lighting facilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16

tured skull injuries that could have been
received by being struck by train
Within five minutes after the crs. was
given to the jury 1t brought in tho verdict
given above.
The jury examining into the case con-
sisted of Messrs. Edward +. Eism!nger.
William C. Baker, Charles r. Talhcrt r.
Weiss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
Heavy Rains In Nebraska.

LINCOLN, Neb,, July 16.-.Another
heavy rain fell over the southern and
southeastern sections of the state last
night. the third within three days. The
Wymore division of the Burlington rail-
road is blocked as a result and telegraph
wires are down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
Must Move or Paw Fine.

Daniel Bundy's home in Goat alley north
west was the object OF a raid by the po-
Hce of the second precinct last night; and
when the entire party had been rounded
up at the station house 1t was found to
number twenty. both male and female.
Bundy was charged with keeping q dis
orderly house, and when the trial came up
in the Police Court this morning he agreed
to move away Unless he carries out that
promise a sentence OF $50 fine or six
months Imprisonment imposed on him will
be enforced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
$1,000 Mine Workers Dropped.

WILkESBARRE, Pa. July 16-Accord-
ing to the annual report Of President
NICHOLS OF district No. 1, United Mine
workers. read at today's session Of the
union. 21OOO mine workers have been
dropped from the rolls Of the organization
because they failed to pay their national
assessment. President Nichols says the
membership of district No. l now is 1900.
He made no suggestion as to how the
membership could be increased but left
the question to the convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
SEQUEL to Quarrel Over Chickens.

OSWEGO N. Y. July 18.-A quarrel
over the trespass of farmers chickens
upon the garden of his neghbor resulted to-
day in the death of Murphy Cook. an Ital-
ian On Sunday Cook drove out OF his gar
den a lot of chickens belonging to James
Reitz. whereupon. It is alleged, Reitz opened
fire on Cook with shotgun loaded with
buckshot. nfiicting wounds from which
Cook died today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16

ST. PETERSBURG. July 16.-Frank ID.
Hill of Minnesota. the newly appointed con-
sui general of the United States at st.
Petersburg. has arrived and entered upon
his duties. Charles DENLY. who was re-
Gently transferred from Washington to be-
come consul general at Shanghai. leaves
here tonight for his new post over the
Siberian railroad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
Like Well-Oiled Machinery.

Report was made to the commanding
general at noon yesterday that every
thing was then running like well-oiled
machinery, all records having been
broken in the matter of establishing the
camp. The commissary and quartermas-
ter departments are closed for the day
promptly at noon, which is taken to in
dictate that the system followed is well
nigh perfect
The success of the outing which is AL
ready assured, Is due in large part to the
painstaking efforts of a comparatively few
individuals. Lieut.. Col. Lloyd NJ. Brett ad-
jutant general of the militia who is mat0r
of the LIST United States Cavalry, is respOn-
sible for all of the preliminary arrange
ments, so far as the strictly military por-
ton of the encampment Is concerned. The
wisdom Of his program Is now being dem
onstrated Practically every detail of the
work was mapped out by Col. Brett in ad-
vance, and he Is seeing to it personally
that his instructions are followed. Assign
ed to duty as chief instructor, Col. Brett
is up and dressed prior to reveille each
morning
He is here there and everywhere through
the regimental and separate organization
camps about the time of reveille roll call.
ana II Things are not as they should be, has
tne necessary corrections made. Then on
through the day Col. Brett is at work
hands full
Ihree army officers. assigned as assistant
instructors. are rendering Col Brett valu-
able aid, from shortly after daylight until
late at night They are Capt. Monroe G.
Kerth, I'D United States Infantry; Capt.
Charles Def. Chandler. United States Sig
nal Corps, and Capt. Arthur 8. Cowan 10th
| United States Infantry.
Maj. Neumeyer, in his dual capacity as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-20
TAKING A VACATION.
Rouse O'Brien Resting After . Strenu-
Gus Campaign In Gotham.

Boston, July 19.-Rouse O'Brien, the
South Boston featherweight. who has
been in New York several Weeks. re-
turned home yesterday. Rouse lstated
that he came back to rest up. NJ
Il have been constantly employed
since visiting Gotham" said Rouse.
"and l met the toughest men they
could produce over there. I bested the
entire bunch with the exception Of
Murphy, and but for the punch which
he sneakcd in on a breakaway just be-
fore the gong rang for the end of the
bout think I would have had shade
on him. too.
ut is my intention to lay off for at
least six weeks, until the hot spell is
over. when 1 shall be ready to engage
in fights again. ] am not averse to
meeting Dave DeShler. Matty Baldwin
or JIMMY Briggs. but 1 prefer Briggs
at present, for l believe I can beat him
and win the title of New England
lightweight champion which he holds.
However, 1t will be first come first
served after my vacation is over"