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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-24
ATTACK ANOTHER WILL.
Estate of Mrs. Louise 4. B. Hughes
oain In CONTROVERSY

caveat attacking the validity Of the
will of Mrs. Louise A. B. hughes, widow
of David NJ Hughes Of New York. dated
March 25. 1889. and naming Judge Ivory
g. Kimball and William H. Sholes exec
utors. was filed today in the Probate
Court by four grandnieces Of David M.
Hughes. A contest Of will of Mrs.
Hughes. Of more recent date, which de-
vised all. her estate to the late Edward
G. Niles, q local attorney. and his wife.
Mary M. Niles, resulted. few weeks
ago, In a verdict OF q jury breaking the
will. The latter contest is now pending
on appeal in the Court of Appeals.
The beneficiaries under the will now be-
ing attacked joined with the grand
nieces in the attempt to break the Niles
will They will now be called on to de-
fend the will under which they claim.
and which when offered for probate was
mutilated. the name Of the testatrix be-
ing cut from the paper.
Among the beneficiaries under this will
are Georgetown College, which is to re-
ceive $4,000. and Cuno H. Rudolph, who
is left 5000
Attorney H. H. Classic represents the
caveators. who allese fraud and mental
incapacity rs we'll as the mutilation Of
the will as reasons why the paper writ
Ing should not be submitted to probate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-24
DEFENSE WINS VICTORY.
Naval Reserve Members Given an
idea Of Warfare.

CRISFIELD, Md. July 24.-An en-
saeement between the war vessels
under Commander C. c. Marsh, consist
ing of the Prairie, the Yankee, with the
Naval Battalion Of the National Guard
OF the District of Columbia aboard; the
Isla de Cuba. the Vixen and the Sylvia,
making up the defensive squadron. and
a f1otlla Of torpedo boats. comprising
the Thornton, the Tingey. the De Long
and the Barney. constituting the at
lacking force. took place last night Off
Tangier light and resulted in a victory
for the defenders.
Theoretically three of the four tor
pedo boats were captured or sunk ,The
fourth succeeded in slipping past the
opposing vessels, but her success was
nullifed by the destruction of her sis
ters. The boats supposed to hive been
destroyed were the De Long. the Thorn
ton and the Barney. The Tingey es.
capped.
The engagement opened about q
o'clock. and few minutes; after 10 a
signal was hoisted on the flagship
announcing that the battle was over.
During the attack the ships were an
chored in q semi-circle eight miles in
length. four miles OF Tangier light,
with it as center go
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-24
IN OCTOBER NEXT YEAR
EXAMINATION FOR CANDIDATES
FOR RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS.

The trustees Of the will Of Cecil Rhodes
today announced. for the information Of
college authorities and intending candle
dates for scholarships In the United
States. that the next qualifying examina-
ton for scholars in this country under
the Rhodes bequest win be held in Octo-
Der. 1900. and the elected scholars will
begin residence in Oxford in October Of
1910.
The examination will be held in each
state and territory to which scholarships
are assigned. at centers to be fixed by
the local committee OF selection. 1t should
be clearly understood that this examins:
ton is not competitive. but simply quail.
flying. and is merely intended to give as.
surance that every elected scholar is ur
to the standard Of the first examination
which the university demands Of all can
didates for the B. A. DECREE
Candidates must be unmarried and mus
be citizens Of the United States. Candi.
dates are eligible who have passed their
nineteenth birthday. but have not passed
their twenty-fifth birthday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-24
BREAKFASTS WITH BROTHER.
Judge Taft Astir Bright and Early
This Morning.

NEW YORK. July 24.-Although it was
more than two hours after midnight when
William H. Taft. the republican nominee
for the presidency, retired at the Hotel
Manhattan. he was astir bright and early
this morning. While many New York
business men were lingering over their
breakfasts. Mr.. Taft LEFT the hotel to
keep an appointment with his brother
Henry w. Taft, which was the only pre-
arranged meeting for the day. The
brothers breakfasted at the Hotel Plaza,
had long talk. and then the presidential
nominee hurried back to the Hotel Man
haitian. where 1t was his plan to remain
until late this afternoon. when he will
leave for Cincinnati. Although no ap-
pointments had been made for Mr.. Taft
during his brief stay in the city. q more
or less busy day was anticipated. 1t was
expected that many republican leaders
would take advantage of the presence OF
Mr.. Taft to call upon him and possibly to
discuss plans and prospects Of the ap-
preaching campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-24
NOTES OF THE COURSE

LONDON, July "a. 2:3O p.m.-The con.
testants in the Marathon race have start
ed on their long run.
Slough and Jack. United Kingdom, were
leading the runners by thirty yards It
2:52.
The Canadian runners. the South AT.
rican entry and one italian formed the
first fight after Slough and Jack The
Americans. A. r. Weldon, Lawrence Y.
NJ c. A.: John F. Hayes, rish-American
A. c.; T. p. Morrissey. Mercury A. c.,
Joseph Forshaw. Missouri A. c.; Lewis
Tewinina,. Carlisle Indian School, and
Sidney Hatch. LIST Regiment A. A., Chica.
go, passed with the next bunch we'll up.
Lord, United Kingdom, passed the ninth
mile at 1928, fifty-two minutes after the
start. Lord was leading, Christ. United
South Africa, third.
At Bridge. eight miles from Windsor.
Jack. United Kingdom. had had enough
and retired from the race.
Price. United Kingdom. was one min
Hayes, Weldon and Morrissey. Ameri-
cans, were improving their positions.
Ryan and Tewinina were some distance
behind.
At the twelve mile, Price. United King
dom. was first: Lord, United Kingdom.
second; Hefferon, South Africa third: Do
rando Italy, fourth; Longboat, Canada,
fifth and Appleby. United Kingdom.
sixth. Prices time was hour minutes
and 20 seconds.
At Harrow. eighteen miles from the
start Hefferon. South Africa, was lead
ing. He was running splendidly within
himself and had a good lead.
Dorando, Italy, was second, and Apple
by United Kingdom third. Lord. United
Kingdom collapsed at fifteen miles
AT nineteen miles, Hefferon. south AZ
RIGA, was leading by five minutes; DO
rando. Italy, was second.
The British champion. Duncan, gave
up just before Ruislip, the half dis
lance.
At the nineteen mile post Hayes.
America. had moved up to fourth place;
Longboat, Canada, was NTH and Aiken,
Australasia. sixth.
At the twenty mile post Heneron was
first, Dorando second and Hayes third.
Weldon. America, was fourth and Aiken.
Australasia, fifth. Longboat gave up
near the twentieth mile.
At the twenty-fourth mile Hefferon
was still leading. with Dorando. Italy.
second. Hefferon's time was two hours
twenty-five minutes and twenty sec.
onds. Dorando still maintained second
place. Appleby was third and Aiken
fourth.
Hefferon led just the Stadium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-24
Hot Weather Economy.

From the New York World.
In default Of a crime wave does the
present hot weather manifest Itself In at
tacks of what Peggotty charitably called
"nearness?" Miss Edythe NJ. Crooks OF
Hackensack found $4,000 lying in the
street and was rewarded with S.. Tho
owner was a woman. name unknown Mr..
Chalfant of ST. Louis objected to giving
his wife 10 cents for car fare. Another st.
Louis husband committed murder because
his wife bought a ninety-cent gown.
While distorted notions Of economy are
not peculiar to either sex. man usually
finds his victims in his own domestic
circle In the majority of cases decent
respect for the opinions Of mankind makes
him a liberal spender when In company.
IT was testified that the enemy OF the st.
Louis transportation companies was ac-
customed to play pinochle at SO a game.
Possibly this is why the walters tip
comes easier from the male sex. I. But
though the economical man may be rea-
sonably liberal over his meals and amuse-
ments, he exercises strict supervision over
the clothing expense account. his own in
cluded.
On the other hand. woman has become
the watchdog of the domestic treasury and
consequently deals In small sums. She
NAV omit the tip or reward the recovery
of $40 600 on a one-four-thousandth basis.
She hesitates less when 1t comes to the
purchase of hats and gowns. The cynical
might suggest in epigrammatic paraphrase
that with her 1t is inherent economy tenn
pered with harmless vanity. This at all
events does not put her in as bad light
as the man who economies at home that
he may increase his personal expenditures
abroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-24
MARTIN DIES OF HIS WOUNDS
TREASURY CLERK CUTS HIM.
SELF WITH RAZOR.
Had Been Ill for Year With Nervous
Prostration-Recently Be-
came Deranged.

Nathan C.. Martin, sixty-nine years OF
age. clerk in the Treasury Department
died at 10 o'clock this morning at his
home. 1923 Lamont street northwest. from
injuries which he inflicted Wednesday
morning by cutting his throat, wrist and
leg with a razor.
Mr.. Martin had been in ill health fol
over a year. having been suffering from
nervous prostration. He was compelled to
leave his position in the Treasury Depart.
ment last summer, but returned again in
the fall.
About two months ago he suffered an
other severe illness, and was again con-
fined to his home. Several days ago he
became deranged. Two doctors and q
nurse were constantly in attendance.
Wednesday morning about $40 o'clock
the nurse had left him for few minutes
to 20 to another room. He apparently
was asleep in his bed.
She heard a slight noise and returned
to his room. He was not in bed. After
searching in several rooms the nurse
found him in the bathroom. He had pro-
cured razor and inflicted the wounds.
The attending physicians were sum
moned. but were unable to save the man'e
life. He became unconscious and died
this morning.
Mr.. Martin came to this city from Pier
pont, n Y. in 1885. and entered the
treasury Department, where he had been
EMPLOYED ever since. He served in the
1O6fh N3w York Regiment during the
civil war and was q member Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic. the Woodmen OF
America, Royal Arcanun. Nationa!
Union and was q past master OF
Harmony Lodge, r. A. A. M.
BESIDES his wife. three children. two
sons and a daughter. all Of whom are
married. survive him.
The funeral services Will be held at
4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon and will
he conducted at his late residence by Rev.
DR.. Wright. pastor OF the McKendree
Methodist Episcopal Church. Interment
viii probably be made at Arlington,
where the Masons will have charge or the
funeral services.
Coroner hewitt investigated the case
and gave q certificate Of death by sui
eide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-24
NO CHOICE YET FOR SURVEYOR
MAI. MORROW HAS NOT INDI-
GATED HIS CANDIDATE.
Successor to W. p. Richards Will Be
Appointed on His Motion-Hazen
and Talcott Candidates.

Maj. j. j. Morrow, Engineer Commits
sioner said today he will not name w. P.
Richards successor as surveyor of the
District before next Monday, and that
any statement of q choice having been
made or agreed upon is erroneous.
1T will be upon my motion that Mr..
Richards successor will be appointed"
he stated. land as I have made no de-
cision and have, furthermore, given abso-
lutely no one any reason to believe that
Mr.. Hazen has been slated. the state
ment that he has been named as the sue
cessor of Mr.. Richards is simply idle
speculation"
candidates considered for the place are
Melvin c. Hazen and Edwin M. Talcott.
The latter Is assistant engineer in charge
Of street extensions and was at one time
assistant surveyor.
Mai. Morrow said that at the time Mr..
Talcott was promoted from assistant sur
veyor to his present position 1t was done
with the assurance of Col. John Biddle.
then Engineer Commissioner that Mr..
Talcott would not be removed from the
line OF promotion
ALTHOUGH Assessor Richards will not
take up the actual duties of his new post
until next Monday, he is busily engaged
in familiarising himself with. the details
of the big office he Is to preside over, CIV
ing particular attention to the personnel
of the working force.
AS assessor Mr.. Richards will be presi-
dent ex-officio Of the District excise board,
which has jurisdiction over the liquor
traffic of the city. Mr.. Richards has
been within the past day or so giving
especial attention to the workings Of that
body. Today he sat as chairman of the
board and listened to his first excise board
case. The case under consideration was
the application of William ]. Clancy for
a transfer Of his retail liquor license from
1915 M street northwest to 1920 D street
southeast Mr.. Clancy was represented
by Attorney M. J. Keane and the oppo-
sition to the transfer was represented by
Attorney A. E. Shoemaker of the Anti
Saloon League.
After arguments for and against the
transfer were offered Assessor Richards
announced that 1t would be taken under
AMUSEMENT before a decision Is reached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-24
Wife Beaten Is Sentenced.

James W. Sampson was found guilty
this morning by Judge Kimball. in Police
Court. OF seriously assaulting his wife.
Mrs. Nettie F. Sampson. lats night at
their home. 725 9TH street northeast. and
committed to the workhouse for three
months in default of SOS fine.
Sampson too exception to his wife's
upbraiding. and proceeded to beat her
with his clenched fists The cries Of the
wife attracted the attention Of Policeman
Wilson Of the ninth precinct. who ended
the difficulty by placing Sampson under
arrest The wife was severely beaten.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-24
WANTS A "sPor1Ess TOWN."
Health officer Woodward Says the
City Must Be Clean.

During the ten days that the health
department has been carrying on its
crusade for cleanliness in the District Of
Columbia conditions generally have great
ly improved, according to Health Officer
Woodward
He Is of the firm belief that before
he gets through waging war on unclean
and unhealthful surroundings the Ma
tional capital will be practically a model
as q "spotless town." He said, you
have read of spotless towns in books and
advertisements. but you are going to see
one in reality. and furthermore. you are
going to live in one.'
DIR. Woodward has his inspectors divid-
ed up now and they are carrying on the
crusade in a systematic manner. During
his crusade the health officer has receiv-
ed many letters from citizens calling at
tention to certain conditions IN their re-
spective neighborhoods'' or to conditions
that have come within their observation
that are apparently in violation Of the
health laws.
Investigating Complaints.
Dr. Woodward has had all If these
complaints filed and is now sending out
inspectors to investigate them. These
are some about dirty back yards, broken
milk bottles. milk bottles with ragged
rims, free lunch counters in saloons where
the patrons use the same fork without
1t having first been washed, weeds in
back yards and on vacant lots, etc.
The health department will apply at
the Police Court tomorrow for a warrant
for the arrest of the proprietor of a dairy
in the southeast section whose place was
inspected yesterday and found to be in a
generally unclean and unwholesome con-
dition.
Word was received by DR.. Woodward
last night from the health officer at Rich
mond. Va, to the effect that a dairy
farm In Albemarle county. Va, which
was prohibited from shipping milk into
Richmond is shipping 1t to Washington.
Upon investigation this morning Ut.
woodward learned that the person ship
ping the milk has never complied with
the local health laws requiring q person
shipping milk into the District of Column
bia to register and otherwise certify at
the health office. DR.. Woodward holds
that the consignee OF this milk in Wash
ington is equally guilty of violating the
law. and will ask fori warrant for his
arrest as we'll as that Of the sender of
the milk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-24
Judge Grosscup Refuses
To Notice ANY Comment

There is no more reason why
should take notice of the comment
of Mr.. Roosevelt than would that
Of any private citizen. for the Office
that he fills and the office that the
judges OF the court Of appeals fill
are entirely independent, though
coordinate branches Of the govern
ment. Judge Peter s. Gr0sscup.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-24
ITS POLITICAL EFFECT
Believed That It Will Help Taft in
the West.
WILL PUSH THE PROSECUTION
Chief Executive Declares There 10
No Question Of the Guilt
Of Defendants.
No Question of Guilt,
Saws President Roosevelt.

There is absolutely no question
of the guilt of the defendant or Of
the exceptionally grave character
of the offense The President would
regard it as a grave miscarriage Of
justice IL through any technicalities
of any kind the defendant escaped
the punishment which would have
unquestionably been melted out to
any weaker defendant who had been
guilty of such offense.
dent Roosevelt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-24
BURIAL IN ARLINGTON.
Funeral Services Tomorrow Over Re
mains Of Mrs. N. z. Mcclure.

The body of Mrs Matte e. Mcclure,
whose death occurred in Chicago. recently,
will arrive In Washington this afternoon,
accompanied by her husband. Mr. rheo
Mcclure. and her four children. The
funeral will take place tomorrow morning
at 10 o'clock from Lees undertaking
establishment. Interment will take place
in Arlington cemetery. with full flag cere-
monies Mrs Mcclure being the wife of a
Union veteran.
The funeral services will be in charge
of Phil Sheridan Corps. Mrs Mary Bush
by. president. Mrs. Mcclure having been
a charter member of the organization
She was also past secretary and past
treasurer Of the Department of the Poto.
mac, Woman's Relief Corps. Of this city.
AIRS. Mcclure. 1t is said. was the author
g the first bill introduced into Congress
f"r IN" burial of the wives OF enlisted men
in national cemeteries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-24
HARRY E. HAYES ARRESTED.
Cleveland Man Charged With Illegal
Transaction.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, July 24-Harry E.
Hayes, member Of the banking firm Of
W. ]. Hayes & Son Of this city, was
placed under arrest on a warrant from
New Jersey charging conspiracy in con-
nection with a bond deal. The amount
involved is said to be &1O0. 900.
1t is alleged that Hayes obtained pos
session Of the bonds of the board of eou-
cation Of West New York. N. j., in an
illegal manner. Also 1t Is asserted there
was forgery in connection with the bond
issue. Hayes was not locked up, but was
placed under guard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-24
Denies Girls Charge.

Louis Schmidt. arrested a day or so ago
by detectives Of the central ONCE charged
with a grave offense upon complaint OF
Elsie W. Ewald Of 7O7 c street. was given
a preliminary hearing this morning before
Judge Kimball in the Police Court and
committed in $500 bond for the action OF
the grand jury.
In default Of the necessary security the
defendant was committed to prison.
Schmidt asserts his innocence and says q
serious mistake has been made In his ar
rest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-24
Commissioners Considering
Transfer of Officials.
ACTION IS EXPECTED SOON
Program Affects Collector Of Taxes
and Others.
SLATED FOR REALTY BOARD
Plan Provides q Promotion for the
Disbursing omcer-Commissio
West Makes Statement.

In addition to the appointment of w. r.
Richards as assessor Of the District, I'M
portant changes in the local government
have been under consideration by the
Commissioners for several days. and are
said to be likely to be made at any time.
The transfer Of e. G. Davis. collector OF
taxes. to the real estate tax board Is the
most important of the proposed changes.
The Commissioners have not only con-
sidered the change. but have consulted
Mr.. Davis in the matter. According to a
statement to Star reporter today by
Me. Davis the transfer mentioned will not
be with his consent.
making Charles C. Rogers. disbursing Of
ncer. collector of taxes. The remainder
OF the project Is to transfer Louis c. Will
son from his position on the personal tax
BOARD to the position of disbursing officer
10 take Mr.. Rogers place. and to trans
fer Alexander Mckenzie from the real
estate tax board to the personal tax board
to make room for Mr.. Davis.
Statement by Mr.. West.
ment today relative to the proposed
charges. he said they have been under
consideration several days. They may
occur soon OF they may not occur for
soma tine-and. on the other hand. they
may not ever occur. it was added.
Il have had some changes in the de-
partments mentioned In mind for some
little time Mr.. West explained. Il have
recently talked with my colleagues about
the transfer Of Mr.. Davis and others, but
we have reached no agreement
When Mr.. Davis was asked regarding
the "rumors.' as they ara styled at the
District building. he said: my retire
ment has been suggested to me. l do not
care to say by whom, but at any rate 1t
has been suggested. I have talked with
many OF my friends and they have ad-
vlsed me not to agree to 1t.
Plan Business Methods.
It was also authoritatively stated that
the Commissioners have been paving the
way to bring certain departments that
come in close contact with the general
public on a more businesslike and up
to-date basis. New systems have been
installed in several Of the monetary Of
fees within the past six months with sat
isfactOry results and 1t Is stated that the
important changes mentioned are in &C
cordance with this plan Of the Com
missioners.
The other officials named in connection
with the proposed changes declined to
express their views.
AS collector Mr.. Davis receives q salary
OF $4,000 year and the position on the
real estate board pays $4,000. The pro-
motion Of Mr.. Rogers to collector of
taxes would mean an increase of $1,000
year in his salary. which is now $3OUU.
Mr.. Wilson and Mr.. Mckenzie would
neither experience any change in their
salaries. both receiving 5000 a year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-24
Young woman's Sudden Deatl

Miss Nellie Robey. sister of Capt. L.
E. Robey, an ofiicial at the Union sta.
tion died suddenly at Providence Hos
pital this morning. Funeral services
will be held at the family residence, POS
Maryland avenue northeast, but the ar
rangements therefor have not been COM
Melted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-24
LARGE GATHERING SEES
SPORTS IN THE STADIUM
Pole Vaulters Treated Discourteous-
~ by Spectators.

LONDON. July 24.-One Of the best
morning programs since the opening Of
the Olympic games coupled with bril-
liantiy fine weather. brought a big crowd
to the Stadium early today.
The first event was the pole vault. The
refusal OF the oficials to allow the Amer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-24
Personal Mention.

Maj. Sylvester. superintendent Of po-
lice, has accepted an invitation from the
New York State Association Of Police
Chiefs to address the convention this
year. The convention 10 to be held at
Rome. N. T.. beginning August 4.