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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
WEATHER FORECAST.
Showers This Afternoon or Tonight
SATURDAY. Fair and Warmer.

Forecast Till PM. Saturday.-For the
District of Columbia and Delaware, show
ers this afternoon or tonight. Saturday
fair and warmer: fresh east to northeast
Winds.
For Maryland and Virginia, fair in
western, showers in eastern portions this
afternoon or tonight. fair and warmer
Saturday, fresh northeasterly winds
weather Conditions and General Fore
caSt-A barometric depression has moved
slowly northea stward along the Carolina
coast and is central this morning near
3atteras. This disturbance will continue
on a northerly course. and cause fresh to
brisk Rortheasterly winds and showers
along and near the middle Atlantic coast
during the next twenty-four hours.
Temperature is below the seasonal aver
age from the Mississippi valley and the
southern lake region to the gulf and mid
lie and south Atlantic coasts, and Is
sibope normal in the west and northwest
Showers are likely to occur tonight
friday promises to he fair and warmer in
The middle eastern and southeastern
etates
The winds along the middle Atlantic
coast will be fresh to brisk northeasterly
onight shifting to Southerly Saturday,
and on the south Atlantic and east gulf
roaStS light nortnerIy, becoming variable.
Steamers departing today for European
ports will have fresh east To northeast
winds, and probably showers TO the
Grand Banks.
The following heavy precipitation lin
ncheS) has been reported during the past
twenty-four hours: Wilmington. 3.3s: Sa-
vannah, 1.32: Macon. 1.22: Atlanta. LIS:
Hatteras, lie: Goldsboro, y. c., 80:
Eewtern n C. 2 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
HAIR DRESSER KILLED.
Bloody Hatchet Testifies to Muir
der in New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS La. July IO-After
lying for nearly twenty four hours In the
rear OF little hair-dressing shop at 2l9
Bourbon street, the body Of Alphonse
Durel was found late yesterday afe.r-
noon in Il badly mutilated condition
Nearby lay bloody Ratchet. evidently
the weapon used by the murderer
investigation showed that Durels shop
apparently had been robbed and the police
began search for negro woman cook
who works in the neighborhood. but VINO
has disappeared. Durel was for many
years the proprietor of fasrona BILE hair
dressing establishment in the old French
quarter.
Various circumstances combined to re-
duce his extensive trade to IA very modest
patronage and he finally came 10 occupy
the little shop where his BODY was found
Neighbors who missed him started an in
vestigation which resulted in the dis
covery Of the body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
sEBR|NG IS CLERK OF COURT
NAMED TODAY TO SUCCEED THE
LATE JOSEPH Y. POTTS.
Judges of Police Court Announce
Appointment-W: S. Adkins the
New Financial Officer.

: The temporary appointment OF Frank
A. Sebring as clerk of the Police Court to
succeed the late Joseph Y. Potts was
made permanent today. The permanent
appointment was announced by Judge
KimbaIl Immediately after the receipt Of
q communication from Judge Mullowny
that the appointment Of Mr.. Sebring
would be entirely satisfactory to him.
William S. Adkins. brother of Assistant
United States Attorney Jesse Adkins. was
appointed financial clerk to fill the va
cancy caused by. the promotion Of Mr..
Sebring
1t was at first thought that the appoint
ment of "A clerk would not be made until
the return of Judge MulIOwny from his
vacation, which he is spending in Asbury
Park the first or second week in August
The temporary designation of Mr. Sebring
however. was satisfactory to Judge Null
lowry, and 1t is stated that rather than
to do his part In the matter by COM
municating at once with Judge kimball.
Appointment Was Expected.
The appointment Of Mr. Sebring was by
no means unexpected 1t is stated by the
judges that the appointment was made
because of Mr. Sebrings faithful perform
ance of his duties and his unquestioned
ability to carry on the work Of the clerks
office.
Immediately after he was notified Of his
appointment the new clerk nominated
Mr. Adkins for the Office Of financial
clerk which was Immediately confirmed
by Judge kimball in his own behalf and
for Judge Mullowny, in accordance with
Instructions to that effect received today.
The appointment of Mr.. Adkins was a
matter of a few moments, and he was I'M
mediately notified of the action at his Of
flee in the District building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10

him that he sent the following letter te
his old friend:
WHITE HOUSE, July 10, 1903.
MY Dear Maj, Loeffier:
To-day you complete your fifty years.
u full half century-of service in the
army of the United States; and you have
been in close and confidential relations
with eight Presidents. You have rendered
loyal. faithful and gallant service TO the
country; you have shown yourself an
absolutely trustworthy man; you have
done well every duty intrusted to you.
1t is a record for your children and your
childrenS children to be proud OF.
With good wishes, l am,
Your friend.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Sketch of Career.
Mai I.oeffier enlisted In the cavalry
service of the United States at Balti-
more July TO- 1853, fifty years ago today.
Almost at once he jumped into the thick
est of the western Indian fights. serving
under Robert Z. Lee, who was lieutenant
colonel o. the I'd Cavalry. and Fftzhugh
ee. then /. second lieutenant in the same
regiment He aided i'll saving the life of
E'itzhugl Lee during one OF the Indian
his close friend, always stopping at the
White House to talk with him about their
soldier days.
In the winter of 1861 Sergt. Loetfler was
ordered to report to Washington for duty.
He remained at headquarters here and on
scout duty until the close of the war,
when he was again sent to the War De-
partment for duty doOrkeeper and body
guard for Secretary Stanton. Later he was
with Gen. ScOfield and when Gen. Grant
was inaugurated President in 1863 he was
told to report for duty at the White
House. He was assigned to duty as
doorkeeper for Gen. Grant. Three wears
later his enlistment in the army expired
and he was appointed to a civil position
at the White House. still remaining as
doorkeeper, and being retained by every
President TO this time. In 1878 he was
made d captain in the regular army being
assigned az military storekeeper. He was
later promoted to major and is now on
the retired list There Is every prospect
that he viii remain doOrkeeper to Presi-
dents until his life is ended He is still
vigorous and active.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
Retirement of Old Soldiers.
SUSIE IS SENT UP.
Syrian-African Civil War Aired in
Juvenile Court.

a civil war i'll Essex court was thrashed
out yesterday by Judge DeLacy, who
wound up by sending Susie Wilmington.
a thirteen-year-old colored girl, to the
reform school for six months. The war
ring factions are the colored population
of the court and the several Syrian fami-
lies who have recently moved there.
Susie was placed on three months pro-
baton last Monday for fighting Joseph
Barrick. ten Years old. The Syrians as
sert thai the colored faction then set
Susie on Joe's older sister Annie, and
Susie was accused of chasing Annie and
attempting to stab her with d hatpin
The war was furious. from an oral stand
point both In and out of the court. and
the police say it isn't settled yet.
After imposing the sentence the court
admonished the two factions to return to
Essex court and live in peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
BRANDS CHILD FOR LIFE
Fearful Act Of Religion-Crazed
Mother in New York.

NEW YORK, July 1O.-Asserting thai
her SiX-year-old son, Charles GoodsaIl.
was the Messiah. his mother. Mrs Grace
Goodsall. branded him for life on The
forehead and throat with d redhot iron
me child was rescued early today from
the relgion-crazed woman and both were
taken to the Bellevue Hospital. where the
mother told the police and hospital au-
thorites that she had branded the boy,
whom she believed to be the long looked
for Messiah. so that he would be known.
marked and distinct from others for life
The police charge that the woman also
tried to kill her mother with whom she
lived. and herself. The little boy. though
terribly burned will recover The two
women were placed in the psychopatllic
ward for observation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
REBELLION IN HONDURAS
Insurgents Have Captured Two
Towns and Threaten Another.

MANAGCA, Nicaragua July 1O.-News
has been received here that the rebels
who are fighting against President Davila
of Honduras have captured the town OF
Cholutrca, and. flushed with success are
threatening Santa Barbara
1t is persistently reported here that the
movement in Honduras is being aided i'll
guarded manner by the governments OF
Salvador and Qua temala, and certain in
formation was received here last night
which tends very strongly to confirm
these rumors.
Cholutrea is one of the most strongly
fortified positions in Honduras The in
surgents already are in possession of the
town OF Gracias and their position will be
much strengthened by tive capture Of
Cholutrea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
WHERE IS SERGT MURRAY?
Here's His Description-Has Amy
One Seen Him Lately?

Michael f. Murray. forty-three years of
ase. omnisss4ry sergeant at Fort Myer.
Va. is reported missing from the fort
tac" Monday last. He is described AS
about five feet eight inches tall, slender
ruiid. light complexion. light brown hair
biuo eyes and light brown muStache. He
wore a blue serge coat and trousers, white
shirt with small black stripe; black shoes
straw hat with black band, and a lavender
lie
The officials at the fort have asked the
IN. 81 police TO locate the missing man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
LIKES LUKE's APPOINTMENT.
Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce
Sends Word to Roosevelt.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHATTANOOGA Tenn. July IO.-At a
meeting of the Chattanooga Chamber of
Commerce last night Il resolution was
adopted indorSing the action of President
Roosevelt III appointing Gen. Luke Wright
Secretary of War. Forest Camp Con-
federate Veterans. is preparing to take
similar action tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
Clerks Suicide Charged to Worry.

ERIE. Pa, July 10.-Escaping from his
room in hospital today. John Clemens
went to the Marine National Bank. where
he was employed as r clerk, and shot
himself through the head. dying soon
afterward. 1t Is believed Clemens vas
temporarily insane a result of worry
ing over the serious injury of IL young
girl whom he accidentally ran down with
an automobile several weeks ago. While
the girl is expected to recover. Clemens
worried constantly over the accident and
was taken To the hospital for treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
HERE'S A REAL RIDDLE
AND ITS SOLUTION.

\ tourist riding in Scotland about to pass
cemetery, but li>molntn2 he entered and from
messy slab ol slate read the following inscription:
Two 2randmohers with their Sranldaughers,
Two husbands with their wives.
Two fathers with their daughters.
Two mothers with their
Two maidels with their " mothers.
Six corpses in all lie buried here.
Married lawfully will appear.
Now the question How could such relationships
exist among SIX people:
Now here's answer which untanslcs the anele in
form:
Two young widows; each had a
Each gave her the other to wed.
Then each bore a daughter. Now all six dead
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
The Montana's Formal Delivery.

NORFOLK. Va, July 10.-The new bat
tleship Montana arrived at the Norfolk
navy yard today from the yards of her
Newport News, Va, builders for formal
delivery TO the government, which will
take place Immediately after the official
checking up by the naval authorities
at this station is completed. Capt AL
fred Reynolds. who supervised the con-
struction OF the Montana, will be her
first commander.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
STILL GUESSING AT RIDDLE.
Answers Being Received From Out
of-Town Readers.

Letters from half dozen different states
received this morning by the Tombstone
Editor attest the popularity of the Real
Riddle There some good Guessers
out side of Washington for the majority
of tics. letters contained the correct solu-
ton.
Everybody has enjoyed the problem aud
many requests have been received for an
her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
~ NEVER DISAPPOlNT."

Our Typewriter Letters will
bring you larger returns than any
other medium. Call and see sam
pies.
900 letters addressed and eigned. $3.50.
500 letters addressed and signed $iT5.
We use BYRON s. ADAMS, Printer,
them. OalS-f,l41 Oh lltn ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
Former Confederate Officer Dead.

HENDERSON, Ky, July 1O.-Maj. John
]. Reeve. staff officer of Confederate Gen
erals Hood and Johnson and assistant ad-
jutant general of the Army of Tennessee
at the fall of Ficksburg, died here today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
Personal Mention,

cen. Davis, judge advocate general. has
rrturned Ia this city from Newport. |
wierc tue delivered ., lecture on THE
tIaGne Peace Congress before the Ma
val War college
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
Condition of the Water.

Temperature and condition of water at
) am. Great FallS-Temperature. 10.
condition. Il. Daiecarlia reseryoir--Tem-
rerature, So; condition at north connec-
rion. y: condition at south connection, 10.
Georgetown distributing reserVoir-Tem-
perature. 81 condition at intiuent gate
house, ); condition at cffluent Satehouse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10

PROBATE COURT-Justice Wright.
In re Elizabeth 8. Sothoron ct al; order
appointing John H. and EliZab beth B.
Sothoron guardians; bond. $3.50: attor-
neyS NJ. Duckett & Son.
Estate of Maurice J. Soule; will adj
mitted to probate and letters testa ment-
airy granted to Clara E. Sou!e; bond 500;
attorneys, Archer & Smith.
Estate of Catharine ConDy; will ad-
mitted to probate.
In re Martha H Lewis: order to pay
bill; attorneys, Crosthwaite & Colfaday.
In re George Pudgeon at al; order ap-
pointing Robert E. Mcnamara guardian:
bond. 800: attorney. r. F.. Mcnamara
Estate of West Steever. petition for
probate of will filed: attorney. j. w.
Glennan.
Estate of Joseph Pryor. caveat filed; at
torney, J. w. Glennan
Estate Of Mary r. Stever petition for
probate of will filed; attorney, j. w
Gennan.
In re, George Pudgeon ct al, petition to
appoint guardian fled: attorney, r. E.
Mcnamara.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
Downtown Temperature.

The temperature recorded today by
Feast & Co.'S standard thermometer was
rs follows: . am, -; noon. 81: . pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
and the tug Choctaw from Washington
for Norfolk
Marine Corps Orders.


Capt. P. F. Archer, A. Q. NJ. granted
leave for one month
Second Lieut.. A. a. Racicot. jr.. from
ma rine barracks. navy yard. Mare Island,
Cal, to Washington, u. c.
Mai. P. NJ. Bannon. from headquarters
Marine Corps to marine barracks, navy
yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
Retirement of Old Soldiers.
On their own applications the following
named enlisted men have been placed on
the retired list: First Serst. Thomas Gull
Imam, COMPANY u. 4th Infantry: SerEt.
Maj. August Luer, 18th Infantry: Bat
talon Sergt. Maj. William CT Atkins.
2lst Infantry: Cook James Hickey, nth
Company. Coast Artillery Corps. and
First SerSt. William joyce, 153d Com
pany. Coast Artillery Corps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
Up-River Waters.

Special Dispatch tn The Star.
HARPERS FERRY, w. Va. July 10
Potomac clear and Shenandoah cloldv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
THE COURT. RECORD.
District Supreme Court.

EQUITY COURT NO. 1-Justice Wright.
Hincks & Johnson agt. Chambers; Jesse
e. Potbury appointed trustee In place OF
William W. Chambers: withdrawal of
exhibit ordered; compliments solicitor.
J. T.. Potbury.
Du1any agt Waggaman; reference to
auditor: compliments solicitors. Maddox
& Galley.
Dewey agt. Ford: order of publication;
complainant's solicitor, w. c. Clephane.
Jones agt. Board Of Home Missions of
the Presbyterian Church; decree con-
STRUNG will and appointing trustee: COM
plainant'S solicitor. +. ]. Mcguire: de-
PENDANTS solicitor. J. B. Larner.
Bal. a8t. First Cooperative Building
Association: order vacating order of July
appointing receivers; writ of en- exeat
ordered to issue: bond, 5000: and certain
parties allowed to intervene; complains
ants solicitors, w. J. Lambert. r. II.
Yeatman and Burton Macafee; defend
Wilson.
Crosse agt. Sullivan; sale decreed, with
w. w. Edwards and ]. A. Toomey trus-
tees to SELL compliments solicitor w W.
Edwards; defendants solicitor J. A
Toomey.
Bolts agt Bolts: leave to file supple
mental bill: compartments solicitors.
Everett & Ewing: defendants solicitor
David Rothschild.
Roxbury Distilling Company agt. De-
laney; rule to show cause returnable July
II: compliments solicitor. J. A. Burkart
Fendall agt Watterston: order of pub
LEGATION; compliments solicitor, }. w.
Davidge
BANKRUPTCY COURT-Justice Wright
In re Thomas E. Wagga man: sale of
lots ratified.
DISTRICT COCRT-Justice Wright
In To opening of alley in square 2666,
any1f1t pty,o S1f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
Naval Movements.

The collier Ajax has arrived at Homo
lulu. the collier Nero at Bradford. the
cruisers Tennessee, Washington and Cal
ifornia and the torpedo boats Perry
Preble and F'arragut at San Francisco
and the cruiser Prairie at New York.
The battlesi!ip Nebraska has sailed
from San Francisco for Honolulu the
collier Lebanon from Bradford for Hamp-
ton roads. the tug Nezinscott from New
York for Portsmouth. n. H; the torpedo
boat Manly from Annapolis for Norfolk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10

The Constant Growth
NMUHH in our business Is convincing
Will proof that Barker goods and
NNNDK prices give entire satisfaction.
Millwork and Interior Trim
y STSCh Il ~ all kinds. Stairwork, Lun-
rO ORDER Der. etc. Prompt delivery.
Geo. MI. Barker, s 1917 n 4sh Z; St ave
jy9-d eSu. IL
Greenberg am ExpeftGHHeep 1rfse
Watch Cleaning .5c handspring, 15c. Crystal.
nc. All work guaranteed.
MAX GREENBEEG. SO 10th st. NV.
jr9d. eSu.5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10

DISTRICT COCRT-Justice Wright
In re opening of alley in square 2666
order confirming verdict.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
Graf=tOnic Roof Paint.

Judicious Employment
OF well printed billhcads,
blottcrs, folders, etc, such as
turn out will prove a big help to your
business. Wen prepare estimates and
samples for your approval on short notice
Geo. E. Howard, ia 10th St,
PRINTER. ENGRAvER AND EOOkBINDRR
iVld eSu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10

President Roosevelt thinks 50 much ol
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10

BANKRUPTCY COURT-Justice Wright.
In re Thomas E. Wagga man: sale of
lots ratified.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1908-08-06
Fine Sheep Ranch for Sale

1900 acres patented land, well
improved, 10000 acres leased.
Considered the best ranch in
central Montana for 10000 head.
Offered very low for immediate
sale. Price $3.50 per acre for
decided land. 5000 to 10000
extra good sheep if wanted at
1925. I also have some good
cattle and feeding ranches that
are extraordinary bargains. Par
ticulars on request. J. II. Shob-
er, Jr., 19 Pittsburg Block, Hell
ena, Mont.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1908-08-06

Mrs. Imgrund of this city has re-
ceived word of the drowning of her
son, Alfred, at Jeffersonville. Mo.
Interment was made at that city.
The young man was reared in this
city and was we'll known to a large
number of people here, who will be
panied to learn of his sudden death.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1908-08-06

Among the many Wibaux people
noted at the horse sales this week
were T. B. Proper, Tom Connors,
VIM. Lathom, w. H. Terrell. Arthur
Parsons and wife, ]. C. Kinney and
wife, w. H. Rucker and wife, Al
Davis and wife and Henry Mullen
dore and wife.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1908-08-06

The Wylie Permanent Camping
Company.
Trips Through Yellowstone
Park Until Sept. 18th.
What some of our 1907 tourists
thought of the trip:
Delightful and jolly crowds. !"
All formality disappeared"
Courteous, careful and
thoughtful service. +"
II have never dealt with a
company that was more univer-
sally considerable and courteous
in every respect.
''The service was all that the
most fastidious could desire. !"
"All the attractions of camp
life with none of it's draw
backs.
''The matrons of the different
camps We'd with each other in
their hospitality
DRIVERS were SO polite and
painstaking to point out the spec
ial objects of interest.
"They do not rush through,
but take pains to show and ex-
plain -
"The Wylie people furnish
such good meals, comfortable,
clean beds, sanitary tents.
GA system without red tape. :"
IF a person really wants to
have an outing, meet nice peo-
pie and come back home feeling
ten years younger, why, join the
Wylie party"
If you want to read the letters
from which these expressions
are taken, see some Of the pictures
of the Park, and learn all about the
way to make the trip, call on or write
to our Agent, Miss Mary Osborne,
GIendive, Montana, who will give
you a handsome illustrated fol-
der and arrange reservations.
Rates from Glendive
Railroad fare, Gardiner
and return S23. 70
Wylie six-day ticket 1000
Total Cost 500. 70
Wylie Permanent Camping Co.,
Gardiner and Livingston, Mont.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-05
INDICTMENTS RETURNED.
ek. Louis and San Francisco Road
Charued with Granting Rebates.

&c. Louis and San Francisco Road
Charged with Granting Rebates.
Ct. Louis. Mo, March i.-Indict
a1ohts charging the St. Louis and san
Francisco railroad with granting -
bates and the Chapman and Dewey
EmMnber company Of Kansas 'I},
10. with accepting rebates were 10
tanned by the federal grand jury IurS
aw.
TheFe we're thirteen counts In each
ok no indictments charging the FRS
O. fRaHroad company with giving re-
aees 30 the lumber company on 'aa'
naany shipments. and the lumber com
aang with accepting the rebates.
me various counts are based oil"
aAivsnents OF lumber alleged to nave
heon made by the Frisco for The Jun.
AeR oompany in April, May. juno ana
Juiy, 1906, from points In Albania %
Sc. Louis.