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The Washington times., 1907-08-05
NAVY YARD TO DROP
ALLEGED FRAUD CASE

No prosecution on the part Of the
Navy Department will be conducted
against the New York firm OF brass,
COPPER, and bronze contractors, a men,
Der of which is said 10 have been de-
tected in the act Of shifting a weight
in the weighing Of empty cars in which
waste material was TO be loaded at the
Washington navy yard. The Navy De-
partmert officials have reached this de-
cision, although officially tho contrac-
tors are being kept on the anxious seat
for the purpose OF giving them scare
that may serve as q warning in the
future.
No answer to the charges made BY
the navy yard employe who detected
the Juggling OF the weight has as yet
been FLED with the Navy Department.
Acting Secretary Newberry. upon his
return this morning from Watch HilL
r. l., where he spent the weekend with
his family, declined TO give out any
statement OF the case till the time for
fling the answer had expired.
II now develops that navy yard Off
cials have not been able TO uncover any
previous irregularities in weights, on
which to base a prosecution. Law OFF,
cIaIs Of the department hold, however,
that the charges made by the employe
who detected the one incident are suff-
cient to make a conviction, although
prompt acknowledgment was made that
/ the weight was shifted accidentally. BY
detecting the movement the Government
/ lost nothing, but the statement Of the
ernplove on duty at the scales would
| tend 10 show that the motive was To
| defraud.
| Inasmuch as there was only one wit
lE fNT
declares IL was accidental. Secretary
Newberry does not feel justified In
prosecuting the case on this ground
alone. In the meantime, officials OF
other yards. as well as the one In
/ vestigation to determine whether any
! irregularities have occurred on other
| contracts
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
TRIALS
BEGIN AT BEAUF FORT
Prosecution Particularly
Against N. & w. Rail-
way Boss.

RALEIGH, N. c., Aug. Sat Bean
fort. N c., today there began a special
term of the United States district court
for the eastern district Of North Caro-
lima. Judge Purnell. Of Raleigh, presid-
ing, for the trial Of notorious cases OF
alleged peonage.
There are about a dozen defendants.
but the principal man being prosecuted
is Construction Boss Mcneil, Of the
Norfolk and Southern railway.
There are eight Russians. recently ar
rived In this country. in jail, where they
have been held for months as Govern
nlent witnesses in these cases.
Not one Of them can speak a word of
English.
The trial will not more than get
well under way today. Assistant Attor-
ney General Russell, of the Department
OF Justice at Washington, is in charge
OK the prosecutions, assisted by District
Attorney Skinner.
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
BOND DEALINGS
MONOPOLIZED CALL
Mergenthaler Touched a
New High Point for the
Past Two Months.

With an even dozen only of the mem
bors OF the Washington Stock Exchange
present at tOday's session. and but few
of them afflicted with orders the trad
ing particularly in the stock list WAS
the nghtest In mary weeks. Had it
not been for the good showing made
on the bond call the day would have
been one of the dullest OF the summer
season As il was the demand for
bonds was sufficient 20 take up 1000
of them divided into four different series
those Of the Capital Traction and
Washington Railway Companies being
as usual most sought after.
The dealing In Gas stock was decided
ly light. and prices quite erratic, as on
but four quotation lots-which means
an aggregate of 100 shares only-the
variation was as much as a half point.
Mergenthaler was the one strong
feature, bringing 40 for a fractional
lot with a continuing bid at the same
level. This is a splendid recovery, as
it represents several points gain over
last months low prices.
Clarence F. Norment was in his seat
after several weeks absence at Asbury
Park. Members were glad TO note that
his broken arm was mending rapidly,
and that he no longer suffered pain
from the accident
william A. Mearns left today for his
vacation at Lake Placid in the Adiron-
daCks. During his absence his partner
Charley Williams, Will, as usual, look
after matters and things on the ex'
| change.
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
OIL TRUST FINE
CAUSES SELLING
Prices Recede to the Low
Level of EARLY
Trading.

NEW YORK. Aug. 5.-The stock mar
ket opened at general declines Read
ing started at IL lower; st. Paul, N;
Brooklyn Rapid Transit, ?; Anaconda, L;
AmaIgamated. Smelling. and Atehi-
son, q.
IL a m.-Leading railroad stocks were
under pressure, and prices Of the active
speculative issues sustained declines
ranging from l TO 2 points in that pe-
Rod
One OF the most active traders made
persistent efforts to break Union Pa
cific, Offering that stock down below
I42, and other traders active on the
bear side hammered Southern Paoihc'
making it sell as low as STA. 1t raj
lied, however. TO 50. The long selling
was directly due to the penalties I'M
posed on the Standard on Company py
Judge Lands. In a number or cases Lhe
lowest prices were attained
Government bonds were unchanBeoj
other bonds lower.
Roon.-The stock market after the nrsl
hour become extremely dull The GOV
er1ng at times caused fractional rallies,
but the rallies did not hold, and prices
rSceded to about the lowest level or the
carly trading.
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET;
WHEAT LOWER AT START

CHICAGO, Aug. 5.-Wheat this morn
ing sold &c to Nc lower at the start,
owing to a weaker curb at Minneapolis
and some bearish actions by a few local
commission houses.
The loss was recovered very soon, how
ever, on a burst OF buying by many local
traders and renewed strength In coarse
grains. There was no Liverpool market
today, but Broomhall cabled that II II
had been open 1t would undoubtedly
have shown strength. owing to- Unsea-
sonable weather In the United Kingdom
and the official Hungarian report, es-
timating this years crop at lis. 600. 900,
against D7, OOOGO last year.
Oats were strong and from X 10 q
over Saturdays close; corn was strong
in sympathy with oats
Opening prices: Wheat, September,
e13sg92ls; corn. September. 549447; oats.
September, 441k92z.
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
AGED MEN VICTIMS,
BOTH HURT ON HEAD

Two aged men were victims Of acci-
dents. and their injuries probably will
confne them 10 hospitals for some days.
Slipping from the running board OF a
car at Second street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest. Donald Mckenzie,
eighty years old, OF 200 Sixth street
northwest. received severe injuries about
the head and shoulders last night He
was taken to the Emergency Hospital
Stumbling at the head OF a long, steep
flight OF stairs at his home, 1884 Dent
place northwest, William Riley, seventy
three years OF age, rolled 10 the bottom
and received a deep cut on the side OF
his head He also suffered from nervous
shock. Treatment was had at George
town University Hospital.
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
FATHER WINS FIGHT
OYER MACABOY ESTATE

Justice Barnard today signed an order
granting William MacAboy letters of ac-
ministration on the estate OF his son.
Frank MacAboy. VINO was shot and
killed in the Arlington Hotel by Philip
CASTOR last May
The counter petition Of Mrs. Kate
MacAbOy the divorced wife of the dead
cabman. was denied by the court, thus
ending the fight between the two fac
tions Of the family as 70 who should
administer. the position carrying with +;
the possibility or suit against Philip
Gaston's estate for damages on account
OF MacAboy's death. Both factions in
sisted that guardianship was desired for
the protection Of M2cAbOy's young son.
Frank, now living with his mother.
William MacAboy, the father, was re-
Quired 10 give $1,000 bond as admins
traitor.
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
HITCHCGCRS SECRETARY
RESIGNS TO TAKE OFFER

Alfred AIlmuth, private secretary to
First Assistant Postmaster General
Hitchcock, who rendered his resigna-
ton 70 take effect on the expiration OF
his annual leave, commencing with the
first day of August will go to New
York city, where he has several busi-
ness propositions under consideration.
Mr.. Allmuth's successor has not yet
been named, but ii Is thought that the
position will be given TO O. W. Relk.
who has been connected with the bu-
reau OF the First Assistant Postmas-
ter General in g responsible clerical
position for g number Of years. Mr.
Reik is from Maryland
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
NIGHT WATCHMEN GIVE
MARSHALL HALL EXCURSION

The annual excursion of the Night
watchmen's Association, to Marshall
Hall. is being given today. The excur-
sion is for the benefit OF the relief fund
of the association and the number of ex-
cur sionists leaving on the 10 o'clock and
2:30 o'clock boats indicate that the ven
ture will be quite successful. The
steamer Manchester is carrying the
crowds. the last boat leaving at $50
this afternoon
Baseball, prize contests, and a general
assortment Of athletic field events have
been announced for the afternoon. The
excursion is in charge of A. ]. Rons-
pies. president of the association, and
-. ?. COrcoran. secretary and treasurer
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
ONE DEAD, IS HURT,
TROLLEY CAR CRASH

CHICAGO, Aug. 6-Robert Orr, of
Dwight, Ill, was killed, and sixteen
other people hurt, two probably fatally,
in collision on the Bloomington, Pom
tiRc and Joliet electric road, near here.
at an early hour this morning.
The regular car had left Pontiac on
schedule, and a special followed q few
minutes later While going down grade
the first car stopped. and the brake on
the special refused TO work. A rear-end
collision resulted, IN which both cars
were wrecked
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
JULY FIRE RECORD
SHOWS S19,648 LOSS

The report Of the Fire Department for
July shows seventy-nine alarms Of fire
were received, fOrty-nine being bell
alarms. the others local alarms. The
total loss from the fires was SI9,64S, COW
cred by on insurance of $216. .260. The
only fire during the month requiring a
second alarm caused the destruction Of
the stables Of T. w. Charlton and part
OF the washington baseball stands.
Thirty-two of the fires were in brick
houses twenty-seven in frames, and the
Others were n fScellaneoUs. including the
burning Of the hull of a boat.
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
GRAND JURY TO INDICT
IN TERRA GOTTA CASE

The grand jury which has been in
vestigating the Terra Gotta wreck will
II is understood, present several indict-
merits % the court on Thursday os this
week against certain officers Of the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad. who are all
legged to be responsible for the accident,
in which nearly fifty lives were lost.
The District Attorneys office has been
engaged upon the work Of drawing up
an indictment, and IT is understood that
the true bills have been completed, and
only await the signature of the foreman
of the grand jury.
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
"GWINE GIT DAT Niger,
DOAN NEED NO POLICE"

Breaking q brick oven the head of
Abraham Johnson, forty-five years old,
an unidentified colored man hurried post
haste from the confines OF the Third
precinct into the First district and sue
cessfully evaded capture. Johnson, who
lives at II4S Nineteenth street northwest,
was conveyed to the Emergency Hos
rItaL where his torn scalp was sutured.
He refused TO give the name of his
assailant. saying ''Ah gwine git dat
nigger nnahse'f- All dOan need no police
to fight nah battles"
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
BOUNGES BEER BOTTLE
ON HIS GIRLS HEAD

Draining the dregs from q beer bottle.
Robert Shorter. . colOred, became dis
gusted yesterday because the supply
was not equal to the demand and vented
his spleen by bouncing the empty yes
sci from the head of his next best
friend. to wit Mamie Hummel. twenty
nine years old, OF 224 Knox alley.
Mamie's head and wounded feelings
were treated at the Casualty Hospital.
Amt dat scan dlus?" she inquired
NAH man done drunk all my beer and
den buss de empty bottle on my fo'haid. -
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
PROTEST AGAINST PLANT
ON SHERMAN AVENUE

Claiming the property on Sherman ave-
nue. and Howard street would be inJur-
ed by the erection OF the proposed sub
station Of the Potomac Electric Power
Company at that point, property own
ers of that section OF the city appeared
today before the Commissioners in pro
test against the issuance OF a building
permit.
The Commissioners took the matter
under Rdvisemsnt-
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
TRAIN WRECK ATTEMPT
ON PENNSY Limited

PITTSBURG, Pa, Aug. 5.-Investiga-
ton IS being vigorously made today into
an attempt to wreck the Pennsylvania
Limited under a signal bridge near Su-
perior street, Wood Run, Allegheny, yes
terday.
Slice bars had been nailed on the
track It is supposed the weight Of the
engine prevented derailing, which un-
doubtedly would have cost many lives
and untold fatalities. The passengers
were thrown into great excitement.
There is no clue to the perpetrators.
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
SENT TO MOUNDSVILLE
IN BAD CHECK CASE

Justice Barnard today imposed sem
tence OF eighteen months in the penl-
tentiary at MoundsvilIe on H. II. Hard
ing. alias Frank ]. Harding. alias J. H.
Hart. who pleaded guilty to an indict-
ment charging false Pretense. It is al
legged in the Indictment that the defen-
dant secured the Endorsement of J. G..
HOff to check OF $50 through false rep
resenSations.
Three other charges against the
prisoner were not pressed in considera-
ton Of his plea of guilty.
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
BALL CLUB GIVES $50
TO FIREMENS FUND

In appreciation OF the work of the Fire
Department in saving the baseball plant
OF the Washington ball team. Thomas c.
Noyes. president Of The baseball club,
has forwarded a check for $50, to be ap-
piled to the Firemen's Relief Associa-
ton. Chief Belt, in behalf Of the asso-
citation. has forwarded a suitable reply
in behalf of the association
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
DANIEL JORDAN ESTATE
LEFT TO TWO TRUSTEES

BY the will OF Daniel Jordan, filed for
probate today, the entire estate, con-
sisting Of real property. Is left TO Tr-us-
tees John w BranSon and Alexander
s Howard to sell for the purpose Of
making certain bequests given by the
testator. To Mrs. Ellen Jordan, the
testator's widow, is given a house and
lot, and TO a number of beneflciaries
small monetary bequests are given.
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
DOVE STOLE ASUIT
AND GETS SIX MONTHS

For stealing a suit OF clothes and
$3.50 from Edward Porter, while work
ing for him. James F. Dove was
sentenced to $50 or six months by Judge
Mills this morning.
Dove was arrested yesterday by Pre-
cinct Detectives Green and Fortney. He
pleaded not guilty.
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
Fire Test Is Success.

The second of the tests planned by
Chief Belt, of the District Fire Depart
memnt, preparatory TO the big demon
stration to be made showing the equip
during the session Of the International
Convention Of Fire Chiefs, to be held
here this fall, has been given, and was
q success
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
COTTON MARKET OPENS,
PRICES WERE STEADY

NEW YORK, Aug 5--Business at the
opening Of the cotton market this morn
ing was quiet. Prices were steady and
unchanged to three points higher on re-
ports Of drought in Texas, notwithstand-
ing Saturdays predictions for showers.
The market at Liverpool was closed:
Opening: September. u. 4S6D1154; Octo-
Der, IL 9SG1194. December, 12c0G12. .02;
January, 12O9d1210; February. I211;
March. 1913: April. 1222.
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
MADE NEGRO BOY DRUNK;
GIVEN 3 MONTHS IN JAIL

For giving liquor 10 a young negro,
Phillips Lyles was this morning SEN
fenced to $50 or three months by Judge
O'Neal. in the Police Court.
officer Dunn testified that he found
the boy helplessly Intoxicated, and dis
covered that Lyles had furnished him
with drink.
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
Try Reisinger's Fresh Peach Cream for
Sunday dessert Telephone Main 2767
235 z st. NV.
NEEDING Sued for Divorce.

Suit for an absolute divorce was to-
day filed in the District Supreme Court
by Annie w Needing from her husband,
Charles w. Needing. The complainant
alleged that she mar led the defendant
on June 13. 1900. and two years later
left him. w. Preston Williamson rep
resents the petitioner.
The Washington times., 1907-08-05

Joe NJ johnson, former president of
Columbia Typographical Union. has ac-
Qulred a financial interest in the Trades
Unionist, the official organ of the Cen
trail Labor Union, and today took active
charge OF the mechanical end OF the
business.
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
LEGAL MENTION.
If You Accent a Substitute

When schneider's Malt" Bread is or
dered, you're cheating yourself and your
family. Always insist on getting the best
Schneider's. Uniform in quality. Grocers'.
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
FINANCIAL GOSSIP.

The Treasury report OF the money In
circulation August 1 shows a decrease
In the gold coin in the country from
July l OF S132, ,726. .2O4. The total money
In circulation August l. 1907, is now
stated at 81. 10. .823. $50
An official Of the Standard OIL Conn
pany says the fine Is heavier than was
expected, and the case will be ap-
pealed-
The iron and steel trade during the
last governmental year amounted TO
$222, lis, ,736, or 67 per- cent OF the total
foreign commerce Of S3,2SS,975,Ss1.
1t is stated that a new pact is TO be
entered into between this country and
France that will give a preferential duty
TO French textile products. This IS eK-
pscted to add TO the trade between the
United States and France.
The fact that the Standard OIL did not
recede last week when 1t was almost
certain that the Chicago court would
impose the maximum fine upon the COM
pauy was surprising TO many But this
side OF the question brings back tle fact
that since the proceedings were first
started and il was certain that the deci-
sion would be against the company the
stock has lost more than 60 points, and
thus decision was discounted before the
actual announcement. Last week the
issue fuctuated within a range OF 5
points.
George H Earle, Jr-, receiver Of the
Pennsylvania Sugar Company. mas filed
a bill in equity calling for an account
ing Of the, business for the last four
years Of the American Sugar Refining
Company. He holds that the American
Sugar Refining Company is trustee OF
the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Com
pany. which IL owns. but never oper-
ated. The trusteeship makes II neces-
sary for 10 TO show profits and render
an accounting for tho funds in it's Gus
tody.
The Walsh banks at Chicago IN IiquI-
dation have made q disbursement of
nearly $1,000. 900 to the clearing house
banks on account of the money ad-
vanced them by those institutions In 1p0s
for the purpose OF paying OF their de-
pOsitors- The payment reduces the orig
inal loan to about 50. 10000, wllich sun
is covered by a new note.
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra at

Park Hotel Summer Garden. RathskeIler,
\. z. Ave. and 1th st. F. Endres. Prom.
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
TREASURY STATEMENT.

Today's Treasury statement: Receipts,
$3.50, 1856; expenditures, S2,0S0000.
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
New Head of Trades Unionist.

A fair. sweet satin skin secured using
Satin skin cream and face powder. 25c.
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
PARTNER GONE,
$4,000 MISSING
FROM A TRUNK
Former WaShingtonian Is
Accused by Boston
Man.

BUFFALO, n. Y, Aug. 5-Gabriel
Issakofr claims he was robbed by his
friend and business partner, Jacob
Shirlin. OF 5000. which he had con-
cealed In his trunk in his room at I62
Pine street.
Issakoff discovered his loss shortly
after 6 o'clock Saturday night, but did
not notify the police until after 40
O'Clock, giving the man ample time TO
leave the city unmOlested.
Shirlin moved to this city from Wash
ington, D. c., about six weeks ago.
ness. Issakon vas TO furnish the cap
ital and Shirlin the brains.
Friends Roomed Together.
They roomed together and seemed 10
be very good friends. After looking the
city over for a good location they de-
cided TO buy out wall paper concern
in Genessee street. Last Tuesday. ac-
cordins to IssakoR's s story. he gave his
partner $50 TO bind the deal
After receiving the money. Shirlin In
formed his roommate that he was going
out of town for a few days, but that
he would return soon. He did
Shirlin Paid the $50.
It was learned at the Genessee street
store that Shirlin had paid the $50
thereby closing the deal. Issakor says
that on Saturday, after securing The
trunk which contained his worldly
goods. he was gone all afternoon and
did not return until after o'clock
! The reason the victim gives for accusing
| his partner is that he was the only one
who knew he had the money. The Do
| lice throughout the country nave beer
\ notified to watch for Shirin.
The Washington times., 1907-08-05
STOCKS, BONDS, AND MONEY
new YORK STOCKS

Touotations furnished hv A o. Brown
Co. Munsey Building; Members New YOTl
stock EIchaneal
The Washington times., 1907-08-05

The iron and steel trade during the
last governmental year amounted to
$222, us, 1856 or 6.7 per cent OF the total
foreign commerce of 50, ,2Ss, ,975,Ss1-
Vashon Island news. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1907-19??, 1907-06-07
Church Notices.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL

! First. Of Vashon; pastor. Rev. ]. W
Nelrs-lIours Of regular services. 10 &c
a. III. ani : 80 pm; hours OF special
services, Epworth League n, 6;sO pm,
Junior Epworth League Il, 3 pm; hour
of sunday school. 1880 a. m. Prayer
meeting every Thursday at 80 p. IN.
Ladies Aid society meets tlc liis, and
third Tuesdays Of each month. Mrs. J.
7. Blackburn Pres. Alrs. Lewis Bcall
Jr. secretary.
Burton, pastor. Rev. W Irwin--IIour
Of regular service II .l5 II, IN. hour nj
special services Sunday School at il l5.
Epwor,h League 1:ls Evening.
Dockton, pastor, Rev. W. Hour
of regular service 300 pm sunday
School 9;oo y. m.
Dies NIoincs. pastor, Rev. Cyrus Gil
hcri--llour ri regular service ! II. ~
and sp. m; hour OF Sunday school 10. II
PRESBYTERIAN
Nashcn.pasfor. Rev. w +. Bates
Hour oi regular service, IL II. III. /; hour
OF sunday School. 10 n. IN y. p. s. q.
+. 4, 700 pm.
The Ladies' Aid meets alternate Thurs
days Mrs. John rhund Pres. Mrs. 81.
llarmcling ST. Sec.
LUTHERAN
Nashon, pastor Rev. j. o. Dale-houI
OF services, II y. III. in the Norwegian
Language and 4. 90 p. m. in English.
sunday School at lOa. IN.
BAPTIST
lnr'on, pastor, Rev. \. Bishop--liour
OF regular services, ~ n. m. and 500
p.M. hour q special services b. Y. p.
t. at 1:l5. Prayer meeting every
Thursday At $500 n m.
Women Missionary Society Meet on
the second and fourth wednesdays OF
each month. Mr.. ~ Aldrich Pres.
Miss G. Curtis Srec,
Nashon Centre, pastor, Rev. D.Lorcc--
Hour Of service 1890 NJ Iii. Sunday
school Ut II 80 Il. m.
l.isahula, pastor, Rev y. I.orcc--lionr
-
Vashon Island news. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1907-19??, 1907-06-07
SOCIETIES.

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