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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-20
hAMELESS GRAVE FOR GIRL
VIRGINIA HALLECK TO REST
IN ARLINGTON.
War Department Consents to Her
Burial if No Headstone Marks
Her Resting Place.

Little Virginia E. Halleck, who died
Sunday last at her home, 635 Maryland
avenue northeast, will be laid to rest in a
| nameless grave in the National cemetery
at Arlington tomorrow afternoon
When her father, Capt. Walter F. Hal
leck, who is on the retired list of the
| regular army, and is also captain of the
watch at the Interior Department, went
to the War Department to ask permission
that his f1fteen-year-old daughter might
be buried in his lot at Arlington, Gen.
Oliver granted the request on one condi-
ton. and that was that there should be
no inscription over the grave, not even
the name.
This was not an unusual condition that
Capt Halleck had to accept in order that
the body of little Virginia might be
buried where he wished 1t is always
that way with the sons and daughters Of
army officers Only tie graves of their
wives may be marked.
1t Is rare thing, largely on this &C
count, that the son or daughter of an
army officer is buried at Arlington. But
the request is never refused when it is
made-on the one condition.
Nowhere will there be record of the
last resting place of Capt. HalIecks
daughter. except In the files of the War
Department.
Virginia Halleck was very pretty
child and exceedingly popular at the Pea
body School and in the Sunday school
and Christian Endeavor Society of the
Ninth Street Christian Church. For sew
eral years she had not been we'll and had
to be under physicians care.
1t was not thought her life was in
danger. She insisted on going to school
and being one of the most active little
workers in the Ninth street church.
She was In Scholastic was a pupil in
the seventh grade-1aSt "Wednesday ubap
she was suddenly seized with a serious
| internal hemorrhage. She was carried
home at once and aid was summoned.
But nothing the doctors could do could
prevent her death. She went to sleep
peacefully Sunday morning
When her death was announced by
Pastor Miller that day. there was scarce
~ dry eye in the church. Many of
her girl and boy friends cried bitterly.
Tomorrow at o'clock in the afternoon
church. Funeral services will be held
there before the cortege starts for Ar
lington.
The sorrow of Capt HalIeck and his
| wife over losing their little daughter is
shared by many friends all over Wash
| ington. For Capt. HalIeck is we'll known
and loved in many homes here
Capt. Halleck served as drummer boy
| In the civil war. joining the 18th Michi-
gan Volunteers when he was Just about
the age of his little daughter when She
died. The boy beat his drum for the
| Army of the Cumberland during the early
part of the war and later was sent to
this city and took part in the defense Of
the National capital during the famous
raid Of Gen. Jubal Early.
On account of physical disabilities. in
CURED in the line of duty. he was retired
| from the regular army. of which he had
become member at the age of twenty
three. and entered the civil branch OF
| the government soryice
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SUICIDE IGNORES WIFE's PLEA
Ex-Engfneer Casts Himself Before
| Locomotive to Die.

TOLEDO. Ohio. October 2O-With his
wife following close behind. begging him
to stop, Charles Drager forty-eight years
of age. formerly a locomotive engineer on
the Ann Arbor and Cincinnati Hamilton
and Dayton railroads. upon hearing an
engine whistle rushed from his home thi,
morning to the Wheeling and Lake Erie
tracks. block distant. where he threw
himself under a passing freight train and
was instantly killed.
Drager gave up his position with the
Ann Arbor a few weeks ago on account
of III health. He formerly lived at Fort
WAYNE Ind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-20
AUSTRIA AS PEACEMAKER.
To Attempt to Heal Breach Between
Vatican and Quirinal

Special Cablegram to The Star.
LONDON. October 20.-The Rome cor
respondent of the Globe says he has the
authority of a prominent official at the
Austrian embassy for stating that the
Emperor Francis Joseph has intrusted
the Austrian ambassador at Rome. Count
Won Luetzow Won Drey-Luetzow-S eedorf.
with the mission of bringing about a
reconciliation between the Quirinal and
the Vatican.
The Austrian official referred to is said
to have declared that such a reconcilia-
ton had long been the emperors dearest
wish The Globe correspondent expresses
the belief that the ambassadors task will
not prove difficult.
The present pope is more tracta ole than
his Immediate predecessors were. neIa-
tons of church and state are cordial. 1h.
war between them Is now merely nomi-
nal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-20
vEkO STAMPS BY MACHINES
INVENTORS SUBMIT CoNTRIV-
ANCES TO P. o. OFFICIALS.
Committee Will Begin Inspection
and Examination Tomorrow.
rs Firms Are Interested.

New and improved stamp-vending ma
chimes are being received at the Post Of
flee Department for the inspection aid ex-
animation to be commenced tomorrow by
the stamp-vendin0 machine committee ap-
pointed by Postmaster General Meyer a
year ago.
The committee, consisting of Chief IN
spector F. Z. McMillin, Assistant Post
master Madison Davis of the local post
office and Suot B. L. Andrus OF
the mail lock division Of the Post Office
Department, was appointed in September
1907, to look into the subject of such ma
chimes. and 1t began its investigation the
following October. About twenty-five
machines of various makes and styles of
construction were then Inspected. only
six of which seemed to be ADAPTED TO the
requirements OF the postal service, al
though any Of them might have been used
advantageously at the risk of private in
dividuals who cared to 60 into the stamp
selling business.
No Order of Adoption.
No order of adoption was made. how
ever. but inventors were permitted to sub
ject their machines to test. under the SD
ton. New York. Indianapolis, Louisville
a machine of German construction was
tried here and an amusing incident oc-
CURED In connection with 1t. Representa-
tive Howard Malcolm Snapp of the elev.
enth congressional district of Illinois
either because he was skeDtical, or else
wished to give the machine a thorough
test, attempted to get some stamps out OF
it with Canadian and mutilated coin. A
department Waterman who happened "a
be nearby detected and arrested hum. and
it was only after the establishment Of his
identity and the Intervention Of Third
Assistant Postmaster General Lawshs
that he was released.
The inventors whose machines failed In
the first inspection to meet the depart
mental standards Immediately set to work
to improve them, while those whose ma.
chimes were deemed fit did likewise. with
the result that the department is now
obliged to make second inspection.
Views of Inspector McMillin.
The first work OF the committee ex-
tended over three months.
lit is difficult to say Chief Inspector
McMillin said, "how long the present in.
spection will last. for We are now in cor.
respondence with seventy-five firms who
desire to submit machines
Four machines represented by three
firms have already arrived.
Speaking of the PRACTICABLE of adop-
ton OF sucn macnlnes Tor the sale of gov
eminent paper having a money value, Mr.
McMillin said. the danger of loss will be
almost infinitesimal with proper super
vision. The machine tested at the New
York office sold many thousands of diff
ferent stamps with but loss of Is
cents"
The present experiments and investiga-
tons are being made at the expense of
the inventors or representatives of the va
rious machines and are the outcome of a
deep interest which Postmaster General
Meyer takes in the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-20

Stains of human blood can now be dis
tingushed from animal blood, a great aid
in murder trials.
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ANGRY HUSBAND SHOOTS.
Not at Wife, But as Outlet TO
Wrath and Now Is in Jail.

Anger against his wife which found a
vent when he fired a pistol several times
in the air while standing on the Navy
Yard bridge last night. to indicate to the
community at large the extent Of his
wrath, cost Herbert Dixon, In Police
Court this morning. on conviction OF car
rying concealed weapons. In default OF $50
fine, a sentence in the worlshouse OF six
months.
Dixon's marital relations have not been
harmonious for some time since, for the
reason that Mrs. Dixon didn't approve Of
some of his habits. The couple agreed to
live apart for while, SO they could mod
ify their animosities.
Last night Dixon thought the time had
come to adjust their difference. and called
on his wife with the intent to make up.
She wasn't ready for reconciliation.
After casual greetings some one said
something and somebody then started
something Mrs. Dixon sought the wood
shed for safety OF body and peace of
mind.
Dixon didn't pursue her or his peaceful
purpose further. He instead. went out to
the bridge. where he proceeded to fire off
his revolver
Policeman Woods of the fifth precinct
hanDened along. The arrest followed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-20
SAVED FROM SUICIDE.
Young Woman Is Later Held for
Death If Fiance

NEW YORK, October 2O-The attempt
Of Nellie Walden. aged nineteen. to
drown herself in the East river off the
Greenpoint section of Brooklyn yester.
day disclosed the fact that Edward Nc
Donald. the man whom she expected to
marry lay dead in his rooms, with a
bullet wound in his head. Miss Walden
who said her home was in Flushing. was
rescued by policeman. She gave a a
reason for her attempt that Mcdonald
had shot himself in her presence
The police then found Mcdonald s
body and are investigating Miss Wal
don's story. Meanwhile she is a pris-
oner in a hospital
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Internal
II | L. e S
Gu red
After Three and One-Half Years
OF Suffering by Pyramid
Pile Cure.
TRIAL PACKAGE BY NAIL FREE.

For three and one-half years j suffered win
internal piles. ] suffered and lost enough sleep
to send me to the asylum. tried all kinds or
remedies; none gave me relief After using
3 boxes believe I am cured and after only the
Sd appl. ca ton all itching stopped have lived
here 30 wears W L. Johnson, - T.. Fulton ST..
Columbus. Ohio.
What Pyramid Pile Cure has done for others
il can do for you. Go to your druggist and
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III YOU don't desire too tinlid or modest
to ask your druggist. send US fifty cents and
we will send Pyramid Pile Cure TO you BY
mail I'm rIain wrapper. Address Pyramid Desg
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Charged With Poisoning Husband.

MOBILE. Ala, October 2O--Mrs. Joseph
Calhoun was arrested yesterday on an in
dictment charging her with the murder
of her husband. Calhoun became violently
i'll few days ago after eating his noon
day luncheon that his wife had prepared
and died in a few hours. Examination
of the mans stomach showed traces Of
strycbnine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-20

locomotive nuisance. There also was in
troduced in the council an order on the
commissioner of public works to prepare
specifications for the electrihcation of all
terminals. to be followed by mandatory
ordinance
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-07-24

The quarterly statement of the
superintendent OF the hospital for the
insane for the quarter ending June 30,
1908 was examined and approved as
follows:
Ambnrn, Allen 8 As 90
Boynton, Martha 4s 90
Dayton. Oscar 4s 90
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-07-24

Gunderson, Conrad 4S 90
Hagen, GuStie As 90
Hanson, Jacob 4S 90
Hitchcock, Aug 4S 90
Hunt, Kate As 90
johnson, Dena As 90
Knudson, Nels 4S 90
Linderman, Ingaborg AS 90
Loe, Albert 4S 90
Nelson, Ottelia 4S 90
Ness, Samuel 4S 90
Richards, Mary 4S 90
Roberts, Joseph 4S 90
Skalnrud, Anrt 4S 90
Smuker, John 4S 90
Tate, Clara As 90
Webster, William 4S 90
Whitaker, Stella 4S 90
| Winibel, Ida 4S 90
Hervig, Gusta 4S 90
johnson James AZ 90
GOschey, Ella 43 20
| EbsOn, Mat S 81
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-07-24


J @ Tjaden, salary for April,
May and June ....... l80 90
VIM Thompson building booths 2 90
M Traveilla, publishing ..... 90
John w Towle, bridge work 1000 90
l. Tucker, meals for prisoners 8 IS
Treat Hardware Co, Mdse. -. a 90
Henry Thorpe, per diem. ;. Is 90
Ulrick Ulrickson, fixing booths 3 90
L N Waldorf, posting notices 3 90
Elmer Wood, draying !. e. -. 2 90
Dave White, labor. ...... 10
A T Warner, posting notices. 90
Geo Yeager, labor. .......... l 25
BROOKLYN TOWNSHIP.
Real estate raised 4-lOths per cent
Cattle Glass "C", raised 25 per cent.
Household furniture raised 8Oper cent.
Agricultural implements raised II per
cent.
FAIRvIEW TOWNSHIP.
Real estate raised tenths per cent.
Household furniture raised 10 per cent.
Agricultural implements raised rs per
cent.
li1dhLAND IOWN6dlI.
Real estate raised one-haf per cent.
Cattle Glass "C'', lowered pet cent.
Household furniture raised 80 per cent.
Agricultural implements raised 35 per
cent
LINCOLN TOWNSHIP.
Cattle Glass "C', lowered 10 per
cent.
Household furniture raised 35 per
cent.
Agricultural implements raised 80
per cent.
Goods and merchandise lowered Is
per cent.
DELAWARE TOWNSHIP.
Real estate lowered per cent.
Hogs raised per cent.
Wagons and carriages raised S per
cent.
Melodeons and organs lowered 20 per
cent.
Household furniture raised 20 per
cent.
Agricultural implements raised 20
per cent.
CANTON TOWNSHIP.
Real estate raised 5-tenthS per cent.
Pianos raised 3 per cent.
Household furniture raised 100 per
cent.
Agricultural implements raised 10 per
cent.
LYNN TOWNSHIP.
Real estate lowered 55-tenths per cent.
Household furniture raised 10 per cent.
GRANT TOWNSHIP.
Real estate raised 3-tenths per cent.
Cattle Glass "C', lowered per cent.
Household furniture raised 20 per cent.
DAYTON TOWNSHIP.
Real estate lowered 5-tenths per cent.
Cattle Class CO.., lowered IL per cent.
Pianos raised per cent.
Household furniture raised SO per
cent.
Agricultural implements raised go
per cent.
LA VALLEY TOWNSHIP.
Real estate lowered 1-tenth per cent.
Household furniture raised SO per
cent.
Agricultural implements lowered 10
per cent.
PERRY TOWNSHIP.
Real estate raised 3-tenths per cent.
Horses Class "B'', raised 20 per cent.
Cattle Class .C", lowered 10 per cent.
Wagons and Carriages raised Al per
cent.
Melodeons and Organs raised 20 per
cent.
Pianos raised 88 per cent.
Household furniture raised 20 per cent.
Agricultural implements raised 10 per
cent.
sPRINGDALE TOWNSHIP.
Real estate raised 7-tenths per cent.
Cattle Class "C'', lowered 40 per cent.
Household furniture raised 30 per
cent.
Agricultural implements raised 25
per cent.
Goods and merchandise raised SO per
cent.
DELAfHE IOWNSHlI.
Real estate raised 3-tenths per cent.
Cattle Glass sC", lowered 7 per cenJ.
Household furniture raised 20 per
cent.
Agricultural implements lowered 20
per cent.
HUDSON.
Cattle Glass ''B", lowered 20 per cent
Wagons and Carriages raised I per
cent.
Household furniture raised 100 per
cent.
BERESFORD.
Wagons and Carriages lowered 10 per
cent
Household furniture raised 25 per
cent.
Continued on last mage
5s=5s5 55sss;s5sss.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-07-24

Hemphill assessor of Brooklyn Twp.
stating that III Il Harmon was erron-
eously assessed for school poll for
the year 1907, that at the time Of said
assessment he was resident of STAN
ley County, S. D. The auditor is
hereby instructed to strike the same
from the tax list.
1t appearing from the affidavit of
John Hegness that he was enormously
assessed in Norway Twp for the year
1907 in the amount s11.14. An atfi-
davit was also furnished by John
Skorkeim the assessor of Norway Twp.
at the time the assessment was mad e
stating that the assessment was erron-
eous. On motion the auditor is here
by instructed to issue him refund
ing order in the amount $l1.14.
Upon reading the affidavit of An
drew Lundstrom of Norway Twp. and
the affidavit Of John Skorheim the as
SCISSOR of Norway Twp. for the year
1907 it appears that Andrew Lund-
strom was enormously assessed in the
amount OF Sll.14 and the auditor is
hereby instructed to issue him re-
funding order in the amount of $11. IA.
Tha>fOlIOwinU claims Uara aJlowod.
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
DEATH TAKES ROBERT
MCCAULLEY AT SO

After a brief illness, Robert McCanlley
one Of the oldest and best known residents
Of the city. died last night in his home,
No 140S Jackson street.
Mr.. McCaulley had enjoyed splendid
health until recently and his death was
shock to many on Washington's birth
day, February q. he celebrated his eighty
sixth birthday and was the youngest OF
wilmington's three Oldest residents whose
birthday occurred on that day. One other,
Mrs. Margaret Smith, Of No. 22O Madi-
son street, having died recently after hay-
ing celebrated her 101st birthday, on
Washington's birthday.
Mr.. McCauiley was Civil War veteran
having served in the Third Pennsylvania
volunteers. He was born in Halifax. y.
s.. in 1922. but was taken by parents to
live in Philadelphia while child.
Later he came to this city and was a
successful business man. He retired eev-
eral years ago. He leaves seven children,
is grandchildren and two great-grand-
children. The children are George Nc
Caulley, and Hanson McCaulley, Of this
city; Mrs. ]. Thompson, Robert McCauney
and /. B. Mccaulley, Of Philadelphia;
Mrs. James w. Harris. of Hamilton, Ohio.
and b. Frank Mccaulley, Of oyster Fay,
~
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
BENEFIT FOR
POLO PLAYERS

Al-Wilmington and Lenox polo teams
VIII struggle for the championship on
Thursday evening. These teams have
played many noteworthy games during
the season, the last six games having been
tie games. and on Thursday night. which
IS given by the Rink management as bene-
Mt night for the players, they will play
to a finish
Both teams have many rooters. and All
followers Of polo are aware of the cred
liable showing they have made during Tie
season. They have both been practicinr
hard for the final. and It is believed they
VIII give the best exhibition of polo over
witnessed at the rink. They hope the pub
lie win show its appreciation of their ef-
forts by being liberal in its purchase Of
tickets, which are for sale by ali the plav-
ers and at Leshem Brothers Barber shop.
Tenth and Market streets.
The Eleventh Street Rink closes for tha
season on Saturday, March IA. and this
Is the last opportunity the patrons win
have Of seeing polo match in this RINK.
Mr. stassfort. manager for w. q. Earle
has offered six solid gold signet stick pins
20 the winning team, and there have been
several more demonstrations Of interest
on the part Of the public
II is possible there may be some change,
IN the regular lineup for the final strur-
gle
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
as TRI-STATERS
IN BIG LEAGUES
National League and Ameri-
Can Association Grab Up
Fast Players

Although it is not generally known
to the fans along the Tri-state circuit.
no minor league Of the Tri-state class
is better represented in the big leagues
than it is, as at present there are forty
five players from this league that have
graduated" and are now playing in
fast company.
The National League has twenty
nine players distributed among the
eight clubs, Chicago being the cnly one
without a Tri-State player on its
roster; while the American League has
but l6 players scattered among the
clubs, ST. Louis being the only clue
not having a 4 representative of the
league on its list.
The big league magnates think pret-
~ well Of the Tri-State 1t was a
thorn in their flesh Tor a couple of
seasons, but when the eague went into
the fold Of protection the hatchet was
buried Big league scouts cover The
Tri-State circuit every season, and
when the draft season came around
number Of the most promising players
were gobbled up, although some Of
them have been returned.
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
ALL WILMINGTON
WON, SCORE / TOO

All-Wilmington and Bethlehem roller
polo team played at the Eleventh
Street Rink last might and while the
score Of to in favor Of the viii
mington boys might Indicate a good
game. well--it wasn't. The Bethlehem
boys didn't know much about scientific
polo, and frequently did some aero
battle stunts which got Walt Tomlin-
son 70 doing the same thing in the last
half much to the amusement Of
Whitley Roberts and the spectators.
Wilmington was away off its standard
of play too, the passing being good,
but the players missing many fine
chances to cage the ball after 1t had
been passed. This. combined with
Bethlehem's luck, kept the score down
to one goal. Chandler scored Will
mington's goal in three minutes after
play started
Wilmington. S. Bethlehem.
Chandler ..... first rush.. Mcintosh
Creamer second rush. ........ Hahn
Lenderman ..... center ...,. Wodring
Tomlinson
Roberts ...... halfback. ....... Lands
Henry ..,.,..... goal. ....... Seatoss
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
Mr.. TYSON HAS
SOME GOOD ONES

Aaron Tyson is kept busy jogging
his racing prospects these days. He
has three horses quartered at present
in his stable on Van Buren, street, and
viii move them to the track about
April l. He thinks he has a bunch of
good racing material. and looks for
Lady May, 2.15 ia; Diekmont, 2.21 Ia.
and Electa, PIT Ia. to be good in
their classes again this coming season.
Mr.. Tyson thinks he holds the record
for 1907 for the number Of starts of
having more winning trackets to these
three horses than any other trainer
has with three out Of one stable that
campaigned in this section. He says
he has some young green ones that
look good TO him. He has lately sold
the 4-year-old horse Leo Book" BY
Red Leo. dam Kate, by Wilks Boy, to.
George Baldwin, Of Roxbury, Pa.
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
WEST END BEATS
WILMINGTON TEAM

West End basketball team last night
defeated the Wilmington team bv a scora
q ~ 70 Y feature was the playing Of
Mccall The teams viii play again to-
morrow night The lineup last night:
West End Wil,o,nstor
Hagan.. !. forward .C,,nninsl,a,,
hlrth .....forward !. .... conell
Mckendric =. centre. ........ siacls
Mccall :. ....defense Proud
Perkins !. ). defense scott
Goals from field. Scott. 2: Proud. j:
slack, 3; conell, i; Firth. 2; Mccan. 6:
Mckendric, s: Hagan, 2; goals from foui
Slack s; Mccall, 4; referee, Davis; time
keepers Firth and Walsh: time Of halves.
Is minutes
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
MANY AT FUNERAL
OE SAMUEL F. Belts

The funeral Of Samuel F. Betts Who
died Thursday, was held yesterday after
noon from the home. No 1908 King street
The service was conducted at o'clocis
by the Rev. William f. D. Lewis. Of Rod
ney Street Presbyterian Church. assisted
by the Rev. Hiram W. Kellogg. Of Grace
NJ. E. Church.
The bearers were David Smith, Walter
Young. s. II. Baynard. Lewis Fell. Jacob
Baldwin and ]. Harry Cleaver. Burial vas
in Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery.
The funeral was largely attended. Many
beautiful floral tributes were sent Among
them~was handsome emblem from the
Phoenix Fire Company, Of which Mr.
Belts was one Of the founders. Mr.. Belts
had served as member OF City Council
and the Board of Education. and many
public men were at the funeral.
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
FIELD SECRETARY RAYMOND
STARTS FOR NEW FIELD

After speaking in Annapolis on sun
day the Rev. Royal Raymond, leader
Of the local option fight in Delaware.
left for Seattle. Wash, where he is
to take up temperance work It IS said
that a subpoena had been Issued
for Mr. Raymond to be a witness in
the cases Of alleged Illegal voting at
the local option election, for which
four men have been arrested He got
away without having the papers served
upon him.
Caleb e. Burchenal who also spoke
IN Annapolis on Sunday, returned 70
this city yesterday. He said he be-
lieved that Worcester county, Nd.
whore the temperance fight is being
waged, would give a majority Of 1000
for the "drys." A. A. Wilmot spoke in
Girdletres and Stockton.
The Rev. John M Arters, who will
succeed the Rev. Mr.. Raymond in this
district, delivered three addresses in
Annapolis on Sunday