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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19
Building Permits Issued.

me f0HoWlng building permits were
issued today by Acting Inspector Francis:
To c. P. Russell. for one four-story
brick and stone dwelling at 2249 r street
northwest; architect. N. c. Hyeth: build
er. John McGreger; estimated cost. $4,000.
To Kennedy & Davis Company for
twelve two-story brick and stone dwella
ings at l427-l437 North Carolina avenue
southeast. and 1429-1443 b street south
east; architect. A. H. Sonneman; builder,
owner; estimated cost, 2O0O.
To Adam Ehlshlager. for one two-story
brick store and dwelling at 1850 p street
northwest; architect. John C.. Derchmam;
builder. John c. Derchmam; estimated
cost, $500
To T. H. Pickford. to repair apartment
at southeast corner of 10th and streets;
contractor. T. H. Pickford; estimated
cost. 81 600.
To Jas. F.. Douglas, for two two-story
frame dwellings at 2tE7-229 Dennison
street northwest; architect, w. p. Lock-
wood; builder, w. P. Lockwood; estimat-
ed cost, $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19
NAMED FOR FIFTH TERN.
Fourth IN. CO. District Convention
Renominatss Edward W.. Pou.

RALEIGH. n. c., June 10.-The dem
ocratic convention of the fourth North
Carolina district unanimously renomi-
mated Edward w. Pou Of Johnston
county for his NTH term in the national
House of Representatives.
Delegates to the Denver convention
we're instructed to vote for William j..
Bryan. j. T. Ellington Of Smithfield
and John w. Thompson OF Raleigh were
elected delegates to Denver. and F. B..
Arendell Of Raleigh and J. b. Ramsey OF
Rocky Mount alternates. r. S. Nc
Dental elector.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19
MUST HAVE NINE LIVES.
Frank Funk, Hanged Here in 1900,
Now Located in Oakland. Cal.

Interest in the murder of William H.
Brooks. the 25th of June. 1893. and the
execution of Frank Funk the 10Th OF No
vember. two years later, was revived this
morning when Maj Sylvester received a
letter from W: L. Herrick, a private de-
tective III Oakland, Cal. notifying him
that Funk liz now in Oakland. The writer
of the letter stated that he was not
trif1ing with the department. and asked
for particulars about the murder saying
for the arrest of the fugitive. :,
This man came to California after
committing the crime and located in
Bakersfield" wrote the private detective.
He was seen and recognized by a NAH
carrier as being the party Of whom he
had seen Q picture"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19
Yachts of for the Kaiser's Gun.

DOVER, June l9.-The annual yacht
race from Dover to Helisoland for the
cup offered by Emperor William OF Ger
many was started this morning. There
wer, only seven entries, two Br fish
yachts. Cicely and Ceylon. and five Ger
mans. Comet. Hamburg. Clara. Susanna
and Armgard. Cicely and Susanna ware
the first to cross the line. The wind was
light from the east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19
APPOINTED TO ANNAPOLIS.
Washington School Graduate, n. E.
Saunders, Named by s. W. Smith.

Harold E. Saunders. whose parents re-
side in this city, has been appointed to a
cadetship in the United States Naval
Academy by Representative Samuel w.
Smith of Pontiac, Mich.
Young Saunders. who has resided in
Michigan for several years. passed his
examinations with the high average of
90 per cent and is now awaiting orders
summoning him to Annapolis. where. If
in undergoing the physical
test. he will enter the Naval Academy.
When Representative Smith last year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19
Train Blown to Pieces.

SARGENT. Colo. June 1o.-By the ex-
plosion of a carload Of dynamite near
here today freight train on the Den
yer and Rio Grande railroad was blown
to pieces. two tramps were killed and
several railroad trainmen were injured,
one fatally. A hole forty feet deep was
blown in the ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19
Stage Allurements.

From the Graphic.
That the stage is becoming q marriage
market for aristocratic and well-to-do
men shows a curious phase Of society.
The reason is not far to seek. The young
man burdened with money. but not with
brains, finds in the musical comedy the
entertainment best suited TO his intellect.
AS In the Circassian slave market, the
most beautiful girls are here gathered and
offered for his approval.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19
NEW AIRsH1P's FLIGHT.
DR.. Bell and Others on Hand for
Trial Today.

HAMMONDSPORT. N. Y. June 10
The Aerial Experiment Associations new
flying machine is completed and ready
for trial. DR.. and Mrs. Alexander Ora
ham Bell are here and preparations are
being made for a trial flight today.
This Is the associations third machine
and has been named the June Bug. 1t
will be operated by G. H. Curtiss. under
whose directions II was built.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19

From Popular Mechanics
Norwegian inventor. after q number
OF years OF study. has turned out q hand
machine by which any nsh-
erman can easily make and repair his
own nets. The machine Is easily oper-
ated by means of q handle on the n.y.
wheel and will tie from 60 to 20 knots q
minute. A net Of any length and 400
meshes wide can easily be produced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19
KNOWN ONLY BY NUMBERS.
Five Unidentified Italians Killed BY
Premature Blast.

SCRANTON. Pa, June 19.-Five I'M
identified Italians employed by Burke
Bros. contractors on the Lackawanna
railroad cutoff at Lehigh, on the Pocono
mountains. were killed today by a prema-
ture blast.
The blast had failed to explode. and the
foreman, a resident Of Dunmore, near
here. instead Of using a stick. used an
iron rod to see what was wrong. His
tamping set the blast of, killing him and
four others. The men were known only
by their numbers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19
Death of Member Announced.

At its regular meeting Tuesday even
ing. June Is. Farragut Woman's Relief
Corps. No. 8. received news OF the death
Of one Of its latest installed members.
Mrs. S. Marie Groce. whose demise &C.
CURED at her summer ,,-me near Fail
River. Mass. Monday. June Is. The
funeral services were held at the House
of the Coed Shepherd. 9th. and H streets
northe asst. this city, Wednesday evening.
The corps adopted resolutions of SYM
pathy and sent a floral token to MI
Henry Groce. husband OF the deceased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19
Prohibitionists Name State Ticket.

HARRISBURG. w. Va. June l9.-Pro-
hibitionists of West Virginia at delegate
convention here nominated the following
state tkket: Governor. T. w. Mills of
Marion; secretary of state. Will Moore
Of Charleston; auditor. DR.. NJ. NJ. Hep
pard Of Tyler: treasurer, Hiram Lewis
Of Clay; superintendent of schools. DIR.
Elkanah Hully Of Harrison; attorney gen.
eral, ]. B. Ward of Randolph; judges OF
supreme court. long term, c. d. Merrick
of Wood: short term. Dave d. Johnson
of Wood, and H. ]. Tucker of Fayette.
T n Barnes Of Weston was nominated
for congress from the first district.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19
SOUGHT TO KILL BucHTEL.
Goodness Of Secretary Saves Colorado
Executive From Insane Woman.

AAOS0tANS = 4OAAl 4ASdAC " OulA0s
DENVER. Col. June 10.-Through the
GOODNESS of Assistant Secretary James E.
Dougherty of the State Humane Society.
Gov. Henry E. Buchtel escaped probable
injury yesterday afternoon at the hands
Of Mrs. Annie Jerehein. an insane woman
Laboring under the delusion that the
governor has got possession Of $4O,0D
which she imagines was left her by w.
S. Stratton. and is scheming to force her
to marry him. the woman visited the
executives office with the intention of
shooting him. She had a thirty-two-
caliber revolver concealed under a jacket
she carried on her arm. Not obtaining
admission she went to the Humane So
ciety office and made threats to fix
the governor.
Mr.. Dougherty persuaded the woman to
accompany him to the courthouse. There
he swore out q complaint Of insanity
against her and she was taken to the
county hospital.
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trained them in their young days and
who took a real interest in their prob

trained them in their young days and
who took a real interest in their prob
lens.
F. c. Clowry. president Of the Western
Of Mr.. Young's death was greatly shock
ed. The two men had long been warm
friends
=, Address to old-Tmers.
/ when the Oid,time Teiegraphers met in
this city IN October. 1905, Mr. Young. as
president OF the association. made an ad-
dress Of welcome. In the course OF which
he said:
Notwithstanding the happy and pleas
urable recollections which still lineer
with Us of the celebration Of little over
one year ago In New York. We entertain
bright anticipations Of making q credita-
BILE display of the twenty-sixth reunion.
in certain respects the commencement of
a new era. and confidently hope to con-
presence, before taking their departure.
so that they will acknowledge there Is q
Greater Washington as we'll as Greater
New York.
In accordance with q we'll known Gus
tom here. while sojourninE with us you
as such and entitled to all It's rights and
privileges. More especially at the outset
we wish you to feel and understand to
its fullest extent that 'old-timers' and
veterans are highly respected and
honored. AS telegraphers it is one Of
those prize distinctions that constitute
our stock in trade. Instead Of making
apologies for the name, We claim to be
the real thing. genuine old-timers. with
an enviable record, not only proud OF
the name, but all the past history and
associations connected Herewith. With
these scenes and thoughts wildly before
us, we presume to indulge In just little
self-congratulation.
This city should be q sacred spot for
all telesraphers. old and young. because
it is peculiarly blessed with historical
material, incidents and points of inter-
est that should be reverenced by all. Our
efforts to a great extent have been de-
voted toward exhibiting and emphasizing
full and complete description. as you
will see by our decorations and program 1"
Col. Young was a son Of Alfred Young
and was raised in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19
Ladies' Shoes.

From the Philadelphia North American.
Philadelphia makes more ladies' hne
shoes than any other city In the world.
Brooklyn comes next. and is followed by
New York. The output OF all the other
cities OF the world In this high class OF
goods 10 30 small comparatively that Il
need scarcely be taken into account
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19
Ice Company indictments.

1Ce OomP~uy 3u01Ce1uoneS'
NEW YORK, June l0.-Five indictments
were handed to Justice Golf In the su-
preme court today by the special grand
jury which has been investigating the
American Ice Company. Several bench
warrants were issued. but no names were
made public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19
WILLIAM OTIS SMITH DEAD.
Son Of Prominent Clergyman Of
Warrington Passes Away.

William Otis Smith, son of Rev. Roland
Cotton Smith. rector of st. Johns Epis-
copal Church, died today at Harvard Uni
versity. and word was sent to the rela-
tives here. The young man was in the
eighteenth year of his age. The members
of Rev. Mr. Smiths church and his many
other friends in the community will re-
ceive the news of the sons death with
great regret
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19
The Oregon senatorship.

SALEM, Ore. June 19.-Complete but
unofficial primary returns on the nomi-
nation of candidate for United States
senator give H. M. Cake (republican
JOs%' and George Chamberlain demo
craft 81. 421.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19
Chicago Plant Destroyed by Fire.

CHICAGO. June 10.-Fire. due to an ex-
plosion. destroyed the plant Of the Com
mercial Cable Company. 177-1S1 West Dr.
vision street. today. Loss. $4,000. 'Bwo
firemen were seriously injured by q Sec
ond explosion during the IRE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19

Blessed are the pure in heart: for no.
body has considered them worth publish
ing a magazine exclusively for.-Puck
Age comes when you quit looking for
ward to happiness. and begin to look
backward at it.-Puck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19

Passenger Car Telescopes With q
Freight at Sharp Curve.

MEANWHILE. Pa. June I0-Twenty
passengers were injured. one fatally and
several seriously. today in an accident on
the Meadville and Cambridge Springs
street car line near Bakertown.
passenger car telescoped a freight
carrying car at a. sharp curve. The fatally
injured person is NJ. C.. Mills, superin-
tendent of the traction line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19
COL. HAM YOUNG DEAD
Veteran TeIegrapher Stricken.
While on Duty.
PASSES AWAY IN CHICAGO
In Charge of Western Union Force at
the Convention.
BODY SENT TO HOME HERE
Sketch of Career of Man VINO
Earned and Held Respect
of Thousands.
snsc,., From star Correspondent.

Special From a STAFF Correspondent
CHICAGO. June 19.-Col. Ham Young
nj Washington. enc CT the best. II not
the best TELEGRAPH men OF the country
died here about o'clock this morning
He had not been feeling we'll for couple
CT DAYS. and his labOrs at the convention
Yesterday proved too much for MN. III
the afternoon he was overcome pS TIE
heat and taken to a hospital, where re-
s.rratives we're administered and he re-
covered sufficiently to go to the home OF
a son who resides here There ne COM
planned of an intense pain in his SIDE.
Further medical assistance was sum-
moned at once. but the veteran keymaA
died at O'Clock.
Mir. Young was in charge of the west
ern Union force Gu: here.
w. ]. Lee of the Western Union force
here today received the following teie-
gram from R. c. Clowry president OF the
Western Unicn Telegraph Company:
II am greatly panied TO hear of the
death of Mr.. Young. who passed away at
his post of duty. He was most efficient
and faithful officer of the company and
man fer whom personally l had high
regard
Tae Washington newspaper correspond
ents now in Chicago. and most OF them are
here will meet in the Indianapolis News
headquarters in the Auditorium Annex at
o'clock this evening to take suitable ac>
ton On the death of Mr.. Young.
The body of the veteran telegrapher Will
be sent to his Washington home this
afternoon. l.. c. n.
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Medical Inspection.

From the London QueeW
To inspect the children. to visit the
homes. and interview the parents IL nee
essary, who could be better fitted than a
woman medical practitioner? Even their
sex will be an advantage. for the majority
of the little ones would far more. readily
tell their troubles to a sympathetic lady
than to a man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19

Hansen Not Guilty Of Extortion.
NEW YORK. June ia jury today
found Carl Fischer Hansen. the lawyer.
not guilty of the charge of extorting
$4,000 from Joseph E. O'Brien Of Phila-
delphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19
II On the death of Mr.. Young.
he body of the veteran telegrapher '
sent to his Washington home !
ernoCn. !. c. !
Native of This City.
William Hamilton Young, or "Ha
ung. as he was familiarly known, Y
Ii in this city seventy-two years a
Native of This City.

William Hamilton Young, or Ham"
born in this city seventytwo years ago.
and had resided here all his life. He was
the oldest telegrapher in point of service
in the city. commencing as a messenger
in 1854 with the Washington and New
Orleans Telegraph Company. of which
Amos Kendall was pres dent. The Of
flee of that company at that time was at
the northeast corner of Ith and D streets
northwest. Customers were compelled to
walk up long flight of stairs on the
outside of the building on the D street
side. Under the manager of the office.
Joseph 8. Cree. another native Washing
tonian. MIR. Young soon became proficient
as an operator and accepted a position
with the Baltimore and Ohio company at
Westbrook. In the meantime the WASH
ington and New Orleans Telegraph Com
spany consolidated with the Magnetic Tele-
graph Company. the main Office being at
The corner of, Pennsylvania avenue and
9Th street under the National Hotel.
Shortly after the election Of President
Buchanan. Mr.. Young returned to Wash
ington and accepted position with the
Magnetic Company. In the latter part
OF 1858 he was in charge of the Capitol
branch Office. ia the House OF Representa-
tives press gallery. where he remained
as the only operator during the stormy
scene LAT ensued. until 1861, when he
was transferred as chief operator Of the
sylvania avenue. between Az and 9Th
streets. occupying a responsible position
He at times served as government censor
during the civil war --
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19

The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer, at the
weather bureau for the twenty-four hours
beginn ng at 2 pm. yesterday:
Thermometer June Is. pm. 76; 8
pm, 70; II midnight. "a. June ID. am.
81: am. 10. II noon. 81: pm. s..
Maximum SO at pm. June 10: minimum.
" at 2:30 am. June 10.
30.1 II; am, 301S; noon. 3015; pm,
80. II.
Maximum temp efature past twenty-four
hours. SO: year ago. 81.
Downtown Temperature.
The temperature registered today by
Affleck's standard thermometer was as
follows: 0 am, a; II noon. So: pm.
SS; 2 pm, 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19
School Treats.

School Treats.
From the London Bystander
There are parties and parties. but for
sheer unsophisticated delight .he COM
mon school treat. where you dance in
your boots and your manners are of the
most elementary, is hard to beat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19
Beloved by Colleagues.

In the great press OF telegraphic busi-
ness today there was not man con-
neeted in any way with Mr.. Young who
did not stop in his work to speak a Word
OF regret at the loss from the service Of
the veteran. Col. Young was beloved by
his comrades in the telegraph business,
ard il is said that many of the success
full men at the key. and those who have
graduated into the managerial forces.
owe a great portion of their success to
the helpful personality Of the man who
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~ acknowledged on all occasions He has
been presented with many testimonials for
his valuable services.
Mr.. Young was president of the Old
Time photographers Association and for
many years vice president of the Teleg-
raphers Mutual Benefit Association. He
became identified with the temperance
movement many years ago, being one OF
the original members of the Sons Of Jona-
dab. having held all the offices in the gift
of the order. and at the time of his death
was sovereign secretary of the Sovereign
Council and one of the oldest active Jona-
dabs in the country.
Six children-Misses Annie NJ. Blanche.
William. a telegraph operator of the
Western Union Telegraph Company
James E. a clerk at the War College. all
of Chicago and Charles j. Young Of
Brooklyn-survive the deceased.
Prominent in Jonadab Order.
Mr.. Young became a member of the
Sons of Jonadab October 81. 1867. one
month after 1t was organized in this city.
and became active from the start. contin-
uing his activities during the past forty
one years. This ASSOCIATION is known as
the ironclads,'' as the members take a
solemn temperance pledge for life, a yio-
lation of the obligation resulting in ex-
pulsion forever.
S. H. Wiley. sovereign chief of the JON
adabs. said this afternoon that in 1873
when the Sovereign Council was formed
in Rhode Island. Mr.. Young was elected
the first sovereign secretary. and held that
office continuously since. with the excep-
ton of two years when he was elected
sovereign patriarch then the highest Of
flee In the organization.
In April. 1876. Mr.. Young instituted Cen
tennial Council. No 4. in this city, and
was elected its first financial secretary
he since continuously held that Office
The several councils of Jonadabs in the
District and vicinity VIII take steps under
tn direction of Sovereign Chief Wiley to
participate in the funeral services OF one
OF the most stalwart members OF the fra
ternity.
Mr.. Wiley said this afternoon that 1T
Will be hard 10 fill the place of genial
Ham Young in the Jonadab brotherhood
that he loved so we'll and in which he Ia
bored for the reclamation of his brother
man from the slavery of appetite" He
added that the loss will be felt by every
member of the order and that the iona
dsbs will go into sincere mourning for
their brother who has gone away from
the friends and scenes that knew him
best
Beloved bv Collea pnes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19

The garments have double
seat and are known to be the
most serviceable underEarments
made for boys. Short-xleeve
shirts and knee-length drawers
ideal summer under wear.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-24

FOR SALE. DRUG STORE. GOOD BUS
mess Good reasons for selling. w.
II. MACK1MMIE, Butte and Bank
Streets Norfolk Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-24
Heard and Seen
in Public Places

~ oRNfER GOVERNOR j. HoGE
TYLER. OF PULASKI, 10 in the
city city, having h., come here TO at
Mr.. j. Hose Tyler, Jr.
daughter Miss Lillian. and they called
at the Capitol yesterday in order that
the latter might go over the improved
building for the first time since its
rehabilitation. This is her first visit
to Richmond since her father retired
from the Governors Office in 1902. She
vas then quite a child and declared
yesterday that the changes that had
tnken place were wonderful. The Cap
itol enlargement scheme greatly pleas
ed Miss Tyler, but she could not help
asking why It was necessary to have
men repairing the building so shortly
after the work OF rehabilitation had
been completed.
The former Executive was in fine
spirits. He was fresh from victory
at Roanoke which he seems to appre-
Ic!ate as highly as any his people have
ever conferred upon him. although he
has been Senator, Lieutenant Governor
and Governor OF his State. Major n.y.
Ter is an ardent supporter OF Mr.. Bry-
an for the presidency, and has been
since the latter first came into ma
tional prominence in 1906. He is one
of the delegates at large to the Dem
yer convention, and insisted from the
start that the delegation should De
instructed TO vote for the Nebraskan
first, last and all the time. This is
the Spirit Of the resolution adopted at