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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-10
TO CONSOLIDATE THE FUNDS
NEW PLAN FOR POLICE AND
FIREMEN'S PENSIONS.
Bill Prepared by Corporation Counsel
Thomas Sent by the Commission
ers to Senator Gallinger.

The draft Of d bill providing for the
establishment and regulation of a police
and hremen's relief fund and the retire
ment of firemen and policemen was for
warded today to Senator Gallinger. chair
man of the Senate District committee.
This bill was prepared by Corporation
Counsel Thomas. under the supervision of
Commissioner West. Accompanying the
bill the Commissioners sent detailed in
formation concerning the pensioning of
city employees.
The proposed fund will embrace the
three separate funds. as now provided,
and will consist of fines imposed by the
Commissioners upon members Of the no
lice and fire departments by way of dis
cpline rewards. proceeds of gifts and
emoiuments received by any member of
the departments for extraordinary serv-
ices except such as they may be allowed
to RETAIN net receipts from the sale of
unclaimed property in the custody of the
81 IL month to be deducted from the pay
of each member of the police and fire de-
Dartments and all fines and forfeitures
paid into the Police Court.
All allowances to he made shall be per-
manent and not subject TO discontinue
ton or reduction. But the Commissioners
may discontinue any relief or pension
when it has been obtained by fraud.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-10
Different Machines Used.
Women and Their Check Books.
From the Dundee Ad


by women. told in a London paper. are
funny reading. o. one who was inform
ed that she had overdrawn her account il
is stated that she wrote saying that she
was very sorry. and inclosed a check
drawn upon the same bank. which she
hoped would set matters right
Another who was called aside by the
cashier and told that her account was
overdrawn by pound had rather the
best of II when. taking a sovereign from
her purse. she handed ii to tn cashier
expressing the sincere hope that hei
carelessness had not financially distress
ed the bank.
Another story told is of a lady who en-
tered well known bank and presented a
cross check TO the cashier at the counter
expecting him to cash il. After glancine
at 1t. he look ed up and said politely: I'm
sorry, ! cannot pay this across the coun-
ter to which the lady replied sweetly;
"Oh, shall come around that side?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-10
CHAPTER XIV.
A Dastardly Blow.

Dorrison's first Impulse, as he rushed
away from Sadies room. was to con.
tinue his journey to London; but as he
reached the shelter Of some shrubbery
he paused to see if any alarm was raised
in the Towers.
He chose a spot which gave him a full
view Of Sadie's bedroom window and
stayed there watching and thinking. his
heart full Of hatred for the woman who
had foiled him. She held his fate In her
hands, and while she lived and held that
damning evidence over him his life was
not safe.
The great house remained dark. and
when he mad satisfied himself that she
had not raised the alarm his courage be-
gan to revive. He had been profoundly
frightened by the outcome of his at
tempt, but he was no coward. and now
his desperate situation rendered him al
most reckless.
His plight was so bad that nothing could
make 1t worse. He even regretted that
he had not put everything to the hazard
of an attack on her In her room. He
could at least have got those cords which
she had shown were on her at the time.
and that would have turned his defeat
into a victory. He had been a coward
and fool But was it too late even now
to get them?
For short time he thought this over
and soon came to decision. He could
get into the house again easily enough.
He had the key Of one of the side doors.
and regretted now that he ha1 not used
it to enter before instead of seeking to
make 1t appear that the attack on her had
come from the outside.
He would take the risk of going to his
room and in the morning could use the
excuse he had vamped to Sadie-that he
had forgotten some papers and had left
the train at Westchester to return for
them.
He reached his room without difficulty
and sat down to mediate his next move,
He must get those cords and SO draw
that she devils teeth at any cost. He
dared not let them remain I'm her possess
sion. His life was the stake. and he
gritted his teeth as all his fighting in
stinct revived.
One great advantage he had over his
enemy. She would never believe he had
returned to the house. She would be far
less on her guard than before. and the
sooner he could make his effort the more
likely was she to be caught by surprise.
He must do nothing violent IL it could
be avoided. He had now lost the chance
of proving an alibi. He must have a story
that would ring true in the face of his
return to the house. He must content
himself with regaining possession of the
evidence. Robbery only this time-not
violence.
She had shown that she had the cords
in her pocket during their encounter. and
he recalled that she had worn the black
cloak when he had caught her eavesdrop-
ping. What would she be likely to do
with it?
He knew from Gardiner and his own
observation that Sadie had left her boxes
in the old room when changing to that
next to Eva's. and it was not q diffcult
guess that she would hide the cords In one
OF them. To get to them she would have
to cross the corridor. And with this
thought his plan was soon ready.
He would wait outside the door until
she crossed from the one room to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-10
All Seams Allowed.

This attractive little shirt waist. which
has rather the appearance OF jumper.
is developed in taupe broadclOth, with
the guimpe-like portion of ali-over tucked
net, having an embroidered self-colored
dot. The sleeves are OF similar material,
finished with a frill of cream-colored lace.
and band of light blue and white striped
velvet, similar velvet trimming the top
portion of the waist and being tied around
the collar finishing in front In short
looped bow. with knotted ends. The waist
closes at the center-back. and is an excel
lent model for making over an old last
years waist. The front has a pretty de-
sign of hand embroidery. done with sill
Yer cord. The pattern is in siZes-32 TO
II inches bust measure. For 36 bust the
waist. as illustrated requires IL yards
of material 50 inches wide with yards
of tucked net Is inches wide. 5l4 yards
of braid and rs yards of edging: or of
one material. it needs 4 yards 20 inches
wide. 3 yards % inches wide. 2is yards ,6
inches wide. or = yards IL inches wide.
Price of pattern, 10 cents.
PATTERN ORDER BLANK.
Fashion Dept. The Star. Wash, ID. G..
+, 10 cents inclCsed please send pattern
to the following address:
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The Soldier Explains.
From the Manila Times.

The following excuse in writing of a
soldier at Fort Mckinley who was called
up before his company commander for
missing check the other night is ON
record:
'.Sir-Being last evening in the company
of associates of long standing We became
slightly inebriated by imbibing too freely
of pernicious alcoholic liquors. and having
become involved in argument concerning
the spontaneity of the creation of the
universe. We unfortunately neglected To
note by our chronometers the march OF
time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-10

thing was as usual, and nothing out Of
its place even.
Suddenly she gave a start. The black
cloak she had worn was missing. And
with it the two pieces of cord-the evi.
dence against Gilbert Dorrison.
Some one had been In the room then,
while she had been reading to Eva.
Who could 1t have been. and what could
1t mean?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-10
A Princess Who Can Wrestle.
From Tit-Bits.

The Crown Princess of Montenegro is
the champion royal lady wrestler Of all
Europe. Before her marriage To the
future ruler of the little principality the
Princess Danile was the Duchess Jutta of
Meckle nburg, Germany. She is bril-
liant pianist an expert needlewoman and
a caricaturst of no little skill, but her
most favorite activity seems to be the
masculine sport of wrestling. She has
specially studied the japanese art of jiu
jitsu, and has SO thoroughly mastered it
tina. she is almost invariably successful
IN the bouts in which she engages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-10
England's Candid Critics.
the Paris Petite Republiaue.

From the Paris Petite Republique.
England. the greatest of all countries
SO far as political liberty is concerned
and probably the best governed nation
In the world. is at the same time the
land of prejudice and narrow mindedness
And this. unfortunately. Is no paradox
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-10
Musically Expressed.
From Pm.


West End-What did your wife say
when you got home from the stag the
other night?
Broadway-Nothing at all. She just sat
down at the piano and played Tell Ne
the Old. Old Story
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-10
INJURED DOING WELL
Diplomats Recovering From
Their Auto Hurts.
GEN. DRUMMOND'S ACCOUNT
Tells Story of Accident En- Route to
Mount Vernon.
CLUE TO THE MISSING PURSE
Police Looking for Negro Thought
to Have Senior Barrios' Wallet
Containing $4,000.

| Senior Juan BarrioS, minister of foreign
affairs OF Guatemala, who WAS seriously
| injured in automobile accident Tues
day while on his way to decorate the
| tomb of Washington at Mt. Vernon, was
somewhat improved today. At the Emer-
gency Hospital it was stated that he had
| spent a comfortable night, and that bar
ring complications, he had chance to
| recover. Minister Herrarte, who was
| thought to have been only slightly hurt
| in the accident, will be confined for some
| time to his apartments. Secretary Root
and Assistant Secretary Bacon of the
State Department yesterday made per-
sonal inquiry at the Guatemalan legation
concerning Senior Barrios' condition. Pres
| ident Cabrera of Guatemala has cabled
| the legation expressing a hope for his
| foreign minister's recovery.
| Gen. John Drummond, wealthy planter
of Guatemala, and George Startling, the
chauffeur, who were also In the accident,
| are both improving.
Gen. Drummond, who is at the Regent
Hotel with his head swathed in ban
| dages, gave sta cement Of the accident
| this afternoon.
I'VE purchased the wreath to place
| upon the tomb of Washington" said
Gen. Drummond, land started for Mount
vernon i tOlO Starting, the CflauneuT,
| that we had about one hour to get to
| the tomb before the gates would be
closed. and he answered. You won't be
afraid of a little speed?'"
Here Gen. Drummond laughed. and
said he answered, "Oh, no, 1 don't think
1 will"
| Startling then let the car go along at a
faster speed. which Gen. Drummond
says could not have been more than fiji
| teen miles an hour.
I'VE passed the Highway bridge" he
continued, land Senior Barrios and Her
| rarte, who were sitting in the tonneau,
called my attention to an object up the
river. Then l seemed to get solar
pleXus from some direction and every
thing was dark. / awoke later at the
Emergency Hospital"
Gen. Drummond laughed again, and
continued: But my boy, feel as though
I had been in foot ball game, and eleven
of the boys had come back early this
morning and tramped on me again for
good luck
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The Basis.

| From Puck.
right.
| She-Certainly; we can buy the auto
| with the money father left me and
| you will surely make enough TO pay
for running. it don't you think?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-10

1t matters little what it is that you
want-whether a situation or a servant
a want ad. in The Star will reach the
person who can fill your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-10
A Picturesque Figure.

Gen. Drummond owns several large
plantations in Guatemala and is one of
the leading residents of the country. He
is closely associated with the high OFF,
Gals and in close touch with things OF
d political nature. He formerly lived in
the United States and has many friends
in Mobile, Ala, where he resided for a
time before becoming a planter in Qua
temala. He has a thorough knowledge
the work of Leslie Combs of Kentucky.
United States m mister to Guatemala, who,
he said. has done much to Increase
the friendly relations which Guatemala
has with the great sister republic of the
north.
Gen. Drummond this morning looked
not unlike the type of the South of Cen
trail American revolutiOnist one reads of
in the fiction Of the day. His head cir
cled white bandage. and with several
decorations upon his head and face. COW
cred with large pieces of court plaster,
made rather striking picture. This.
however, was entirely overshadowed by
his jov'al nature and the fact that he
thoroughly appreciated the whole stu
alton
But, my boy he said at the close of the
interview. you must remember that /
was a close friend of Samuel j. Tilden.
A member of the kitchen cabinet" Then
Gen. Drummond laughed again and said
Search for Senior Barrios' Purse.
Sheriff Palmer Of Alexandria county.
Va, and Detectives Vermillion and Bar
bee of the central Office of this city are
attempting to locate a colored man who
helped raise the automobile from the vic
Tins of the accident. They are of the
opinion that he took the wallet of Senior
Barrios which contained S., 200.
The officers have inquired at all of his
haunts but. no one has heard anything OF
him since the accident. A general look
out has been sent to the police of the
various precincts of the city and also to
the authorities Of all nearby cities in
Maryland and Virginia.
If the colored man attempts to have
one of the bills, which are in 500 and
81 600 denominations, changed the police
believe he will be placed under arrest al
once and notification sent to local head
quarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-10
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25
MURDER MYSTERY.
THINKS BROTHER
Relative at w. K. Miller's
Funeral Scouts Suicide
Theory-Will Probe.

Charles Miller. brother of William
keye Miller. whose body was found
floating in the Erie canal, near Utica,
several days ago, is convinced that the
latter met with foul play. Mr.. Miller
came TO attend the funeral of his troth-
er. which WIS held in Alexandra, Va
yesterday. He was accompanied by an
other brother, Edward X. Miller, and
upon their return 10 Utica they purpose
10 begin a rigid Investigation CT the
tragedy.
My brother left Washington October
for Utica, where it was his intention
10 register, in order 70 vote at the COM
ing election" said Mr.. Miller. He did
not reach Utica in time 10 register and
our first iutimatiOn OF his having been
in the city was the finding Of his body
in the canal: who accompanied him 10
Utica or who associated with him after
his arrival We have not been able 70
learn"
The body Of William Keye Miller was
inferred In n" Alexandria Cemetery yes
terday at II a. N. The Rev. j. r. Sever
conducted the services. which were par
ticipated in by the representatives Of
National Lodge No. z, F. and A. NJ. OF
Washington.
Mrs. Miller. his wife. did not attend
the services. having been called 10 Rich
mond 10 I'll an engagement with Vic
tors Venetian Band. with which she
has been on tour as a sOlOist
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FLESH
TO SAVE THEIR SON

ELEINS. W. Va. Oct. 24-Mr. and
Mrs. ". T. Bolton each sacrificed flesh
at the Davis Memorial Hospital, Elkins,
to save their son, Clayton, who was hor-
ribly burned. Soon after the accident.
II became necessary in order 10 save
him to have this skin grated First
Mr.. Bolton submitted TO the operation,
flesh being removed from his leg and
grated on the boys body. Then Mrs.
Bolton submitted TO the same operation.
the skin being removed from her thigh.
Mr.. Bottoms flesh became affected and
he has undergone much suffering since
the operation. The boy is improving.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25
CAMP FIRES START
BIG FOREST BLAZES
FOresters Say Carelessness
Is Responsible for
Most of Loss.

Camp fires are believed by officials
OF the Forestry Bureau TO be the prin-
cipal cause Of the forest fires which
have been raging in the Northwest
Locomotives take the second place,
While campers caused more fires than
locomotives last year. there are many
seasons when the railroads hold undis-
puted claim TO the distinction. Forest
fires started by both ere. as a rule. un-
necessary. If campers exercised care in
starting fires. and made sure that all
sparks were eXtingulshed before they
were left, and # the railroad companies
would use the most modern and. effici-
ent spark arEesters, it is reasonable to
suppose say the officials, that the an
nuaI fire loss could be reduced more
than one half
The reports OF the years losses by for
est fires are made at the close Of the
calendar year, and she announcement
for this years losses, therefore, will
not be known for two months.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25
UNCLE SAM TO SHOW
FLOWERS HE RAISES

Two Government flower shows will be
opened TO the public this week, The
prOpagating gardens at the Monument
grounds viii begin its annual exhibition
Monday morning, and the Bureau Of
Plant Industry win iRaugurate its yearly
show on Wednesday.
ChTysanthemums are specialties OF
both of these show gardens Tail,
straight plants that rise 10 the roofs
and gorgeously colored flowers OF rare
varieties and exquisite beauty grace
both shows. There is rivalry between
the two. and both are confident they
have the finest specimens.
The propagating gardens will be open
from In the morning until in the
evening. The bureau show. opening
Wednesday. will continue daily until the
end of November.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25
In Prfvate Audience Getting
Boy of II Can Pooh! Senator's
And Gets En- With the President Too-But He's AL
bert Shaw, Jr., and His Papa Is
Friend, Too.

An eleven-year-old boy, who has had
a distinction which several United
States Senators have never been able
to lay claim to and get away with the
claim successfully, came down TO
washington last night, accompanied by
his father. Albert Shaw, who happens
TO be an intimate friend OF President
Roosevelt as we'll as the editor OF the
Review of Reviews.
Quite number Of members of the
Senate are reported 10 have tried on
various occasions 10 obtain private au-
diences with President Roosevelt. and
while some of them were granted this
privilege, & great many more never got
so much as a side glance from the
Chief Executive
Young Albert Shaw. however being
like his younger brother, a lover Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25
FIREMAN BEGINNER
INSTANTLY KILLED

MATTITUCK, L. /. Oct. 4-JohR
Crawfield. a fireman on the Greenport
freight. was instantly killed east Of this
station yesterday afternoon while his
train was west bound
The young man went to the rear OF
the tender 10 get a drink OF water
from the tank. He Strengthened up just
as the train was passing under a low
bridge. which struck the back Of his
head blow that crushed the skull and
threw him beneath the first car. where
both his legs were severed.
He was dead when picked up. The
man had been on the road but two
DAYS.
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nature, was present at Mr.. Roosevelt's
inauguration in March, 1905, and came
back to the White House after that
ceremony 10 pay his respects to the
newly-created President.
When Mr.. Roosevelt heard about the
boys coming he demanded a private
audience with him; got IL, as he is re-
ported to get many other things which
he earnestly wishes. and at its conclu-
sion he impressed his youthful ad-
mirer still moro by giving him a large
cane
Now possibly today some time Al
bert Shaw, jr., who was then but seven
years old, and who, OF course, didn't
appreciate the gift Of a President as
much as does a boy % eleven, may go
up to the White House to see his old
friend
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25
OLD GUN MUTILATES.

CUMBERLAND, Nd. Oct. 2I-The
bursting of an old gun being used at
the sserenade Of Frank Mosgrove and
his bride. a few miles north OF Firzei,
Garrett county. last nisht, almost tore
the hand Of Of Grin Rayman and drove
the barrel several inches into the arm
of his brother Charles. They are sons
OF Theodore Rayman. The boys Dor
rOwed an old gun and proceeded TO load
1t nearly 70 the muzzle with powder
and gravel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25
DELIGHTED TO SEE
A REAL GOVERNOR

sHARPTOWN. Md, Oct. 24-Govern-
Or Crothers stopped here at noon today
en- route from Cambridge 10 Salisbury,
and delivered an address to about 90
people. who gathered after his arrival,
which was a surprise.
Business was suspended while he was
here and everyone tried to shake his
hand.
He made a fine impression. being the
first governor who was ever in the
town.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25
FALLS DOWN STEPS
OF SENATE OFFICE
Mailing System Official Breaks
Leg experimenting Installa-
ton of Service.

Clarence +, Anderson, vice president
Of the Automatic Mailing System Man
ufactuTing Company, of New York. fell
down a marble stairway IA; :ta new
Senate office building yesterday after
noon while ne was experimenting the
installation of the elaborate mailing
system.
Mr.. Anderson broke his right leg and
was taken at once TO the Casualty Hos
pitaL His condition is not serious, but
he will not be able 20 travel for sew
eral weeks.
He came to Washington yesterday
morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25
COP DISLOCATEs SHOULDER

While pursuing a colored woman
whom he was endeavoring to arrest last
night, Police J. NJ. Roper, Of the Sixth
precinct, fell over a fence in the rear OF
81 Jackson street northeast. and disIo-
Gated his left shoulder. He was taken
TO the Sibly Hospital. and later removed
10 his home
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25
DIR. BULL WEAKER.

NEW YORK. oct. 2I-Or. William T.
Bull was declared by his physicians
TO be considerably weaker today. AL
though he passed a quiet night in his
rooms in she Plaza, he is showing
the effects Of his removal there from
his home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25
CHINESE FIND PLOT.

Annoy, Oct. "A pot by Chinese rev
clutionists Of Singapore to assassinate
certain high Chinese officials during the
governments reception 70 the American
fleet was uncovered here today Details
Of the plot were not made public
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25
FOUR GENERATIONS ATTEND

KEYSER, W Va. Oct. 24.-Mr and
Mrs. G. w. h ldow. OF Keyser, eele-
brated the golden anniversary Of their
marriage this week, and four genera
tons we're present. the great-grand-
child being the infant daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. George Davis, Of Homecoming,
Nd.