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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-22
Building Permits Issued.

The following building permits were 10
sued today:
To Mrs. j. Brown. for one two-story
brick dwelling at GA Morton street
northwest: builder. ii. Brown; estimated
cost, $500
TO r l.. Jennings. for one two-story
frame dwelling at Brothers place. near
Marlack street northeast; architect and
builder. owner; estimated cost, 81. Sao.
To j. E. Mcdonnell for one three story
brick store and dwelling at ~; 1lth street
southeast: architect, y. r. Grimm; esti-
mated cost. $500.
To w I. BGeniger. for one two-story
brick stable al Reeves court northwest.
architect and builder. owner: estimated
cost, 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-22
Births Reported.

The following births were reported to
the health office during the past twenty
four hours:
William and Winifred Martin, December
II girl.
Rodney F. and Edith Hatcher, December
II. boy.
Edward P and Esther Crawford. De-
cember II. girl
Harry D. and Eva NJ. Larkin. December
Is. girl.
John F.. and Nellie Pierce. December 10.
boy.
Lewis w and Ethel C. Schneider, De-
cember 16 girl.
Milton and Sarah 7. Hoffenmaire. De-
cember &c. boy.
Henry f. and Catherine Walls. December
Il. boy.
John l.. and Harriet E. Barranger. De-
cember II. girl.
Clarence A. and Hattie e. Saunders. De-
cemher 10, boy.
John c. and Mabel Bowman December
IA. girl.
Henry A. and Marion J. Miller. Deem
Der L. girl.
Ernest A. and Fannie f. Coleman. De-
cember ID. girl.
6. girl.
George w and Elizabeth Gray. Deem
Der 49, girl.
Simon and Galtanina Albnola. December
10. boy.
Giuseppe and Rose Rapisarda, December
16. girl.
Giochno and Maria Caviote, December
16. boy.
Jake and Marie Hess December 13 girl.
Isaac and Marie Si,verman. December
IL. boy.
Oden B. and Estelle V. Gray. December
Is. boy.
Henry and Lula Taylor, December l.,
boy.
Charles and Lillian Holmes, December
13. boy.
Richard and Emma Walker. December
II. girl.
Nathaniel and Rosa Jones, December H.
boy.
McCOmas and Alice Lewis December
Is. girl.
William and Phillissine Carroll. Decem-
Der 1S, girl.
George and Emma Henson. December
10 boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-22
N THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
MISS PARKER AND MISS AID
RICH ARE BUDS TODAY.
Miss Hatch Entertains for Her Girl
Friends-Other Events.
Personals

Miss Elizabeth Wolcott Parker. third
daughter of Representative and Mrs.
Richard Wayne Parker. will make her de-
but at a dance tonight at Rauschers s..
when a number of this and last years
debutantes with members of the younger
married set will be present The holly
and evergreenS with which the hall VIII
be decorated were sent from the Jersey
home of the Parkers and from the south
ern home OF Gen. and Mrs. Gordon pa
rents of Mrs. Parker. 1t will be recalled
that one of the handsomest entertain
ments given in the south last year was to
celebrate the golden wedding anniver-
sary of this couple.
Miss Marie Aldrich, the attractive young
daughter of former Representative and
Mrs Aldrich. will be presented at a large
tea today at the family residence on p
street. Assisting in the hospitality will
be Mrs. Clifford S. Walton. Mrs. Tate.
Mrs. Young and Miss Morrison, sister Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-22
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued TO
the following:
Thomas Gordon Of Markham Va, and
Matte Herrell of Delaplane. Va
Michael Costello of Upperville Va. and
Ida l.. Claudell of Bladensburg. Md.
James p. Grigg and Nettie V. Allen
Norris u. Parkham and Alma J. Ames
John Whitney and Emma Steward.
Earl Harris and Northelia Lee.
Charles Italia ferro and Rebacca foyer
William J. Howard and Katie Naylor,
both of Manassas, Va.
William c. Trueheart of Chester. Va,
and Myrtle f. Houpt of Leesburg. Va.
Daniel c. Hawkins and Mamie Moor.
Robert Wells and Edith Jones.
Charles II. Newton and Mary A. Green.
William Ware and Fife Brooks.
Daniel Boyd and Lucy A. Nelson.
Randolph Madison and Irene Carter.
j. Marvin Speake of Marbury, Md, and
Mettie Mitchell Of Parker, Va.
Leon Burns and Blanche Hughes.
Henry Washington and Sarah Hollins
James 3. Butler and Mary \. Walker.
George Montgomery and Edna b.
Holmes.
James ii. Diver and Laura V. Cowan.
Eugene n. HUMPHREYS and Rosa S.
Rhodes both of Richmond. Va.
Charles White and Emma q. Beach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-22
Hotel Arrivals.

RaIeigh-J A. Dunlop and Mrs. Dunlop,
New York: j. II. Hays. Cripple Creek.
Col: ]. Renahan. New York: A. Hennes-
sey Louisville, Ky; J. w. Payne, War
renton. Va.
New Willard-R. L.. Fair. Ireland: l..
Logan. Austria: Bruce Stewart. Harris
burg, Pa: Frank Pemberton. New York;
Helen Harvey. Colorado; 4. Johnson,
Cumberland Md.
Ariington-M. r. Meyer, New York
Draper Duncan. Lexington. KY: j. A.
Holson. Flushing Ohio; 8. Barber, Ohio:
Mrs r. d. Judkins. Flushing. Ohio.
Normandie-C. l.. Bohrer and Mrs.
Bohrer. Toledo. Ohio; T.. o. Mann and
Mrs Mann. New York city: Augustus F..
Wilson. Frankfort, Ky: w. +. Johnson
Louisville. Ky: W. r. Waters, Louisville,
Ky; DR.. F.. Linn and Mrs. Linn Hot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-22
FUNERAL AT SALEM, ILL.
Remains of Maj. Wham Sent to His
Old Home

The remains of Maj. Joseph w. Wham,
retired paymaster of the United States
Army. who dropped dead yesterday morn
ing at 18th street and Columbia road We're
shipped from this city this morning to his
former home at Salem, Ill.
Following a certificate of death from
natural causes. issued by Coroner hewitt
yesterday afternoon. the remains were
turned over to r. +. Harvey 4 Sons, I'M
dertakers, to be prepared for shipment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-22
FIFTY YEARS A CIRCUS RIDER.
Molly Hillman Dies in Poorhouse
After Famous Career
Special Dispatch to The Star.

WILK ESBARRE, Pa, December %
Molly Hilmar who between 1890 and
1880 appeared all over this country and
Europe as one of the foremost circus per-
formers died last night in the poorhouse
at Greenfield, near here She was ninety
two years old.
In her day she was one OF the most ia
nous euueStrienneS in tho ring and was
for years a star in both the Barnum and
the F'orepaugh circuses. She was mar
ried four times and each husband met a
violent death.
She was the daughter of William Cook,
a blacksmith of Newark, n. ]. Her
mother was a great granddaughter of u
chief of the Oneida tribe of Indians.
Mrs. Hillman played every season for
fifty years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-22

Springs. Ark: Mrs. and Miss Dashiell.
Annapolis. Md: William W. Rhodes and
Mrs. Rhodes. Centerville Md: Frank NJ.
Gray. Seattle. Wash
Riggs House-John Rooney, New York:
]. F. Montague. Philadelphia: c. c.. VIII
liams. Philadelphia. J. r. McHenry and
wife. Chicago: II. III. Wilson. Chicago:
+. A. Rostwick. Chicago: Louis s Bur
dett. New York city: +. W. Reatinzly.
Richmond. Va: Miss NJ. Wheeler, Boston;
j. &. Wheeler and wife. Boston
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-22
Fire in Rubbish.

No Is engine company responded TO a
local alarm about 4:3O O'Clock yesterday
afternoon for fire in the basement of
the building at 18th and r streets north
west occupied by the Washington Florist
Company. The flames which were caused
by some rubbish catching fire, were en-
tinSuished before any damage resulted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-22
Post Office Appointme1

clerk at $500 per annum in the Office of
the fourth assistant postmaster genera
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-22

The finest grown in the world is "Salada.
rpa. Sold only in scaled lead packets Al all
srocers. Trial packet, Toe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-22

| Miss Mamie Dorsey formerly of 1928
10th street, is now with Mrs G.. A She
han 1873 18th street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-22

Mrs C. w. Browne of Blair road, Ia
koma Park, has as her guests for the
Christmas holidays her mother and sis
ter, Mrs. William Colburn and Miss Nellie
Colburn of Orono Me
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-22

The Misses Darlington enterta aimed at a
luncheon yesterday in honor of Mss Arm
itage of Richmond. Va, who is their
house guest The others present were
Miss Emily Elliott, Miss Ina Singleton.
Miss Lillian Damn. Miss Church. Miss
Mallory Church. Miss Alice Buckley, Miss
Deborah Excel and Miss May Wilson
Miss Armitage will leave Washington to-
day for her home in Richmond
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-22

Mrs. abauSh and Miss katherine Ga
baugh gave an informal and very en-
joyable afternoon party yesterday for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-22

Mai Gen. Henry c. Merriam. Mrs. Mer-
RAM and Miss Maude Merriam will go
to New York Wednesday, I'D to spend
Christmas with Capt. Henry NJ. Merriam
United States Artillery Corps. at Fort
Hancock, n. j.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-03
SCIENTIST SAYS AMERICA
HAD NO PREHISTORIC MEN
Er Alex HrdIca of National Museum
in Pamphlet Rejects Proof of
Existence of Early In
habltants


BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 2.--That no evil
dence has so far been produced to show
t existence of prehistoric man on the
American continent is the opinion ex-
pressed by DR.. Alex. Hrdliea, who has
devoted much of his time to the study
homes of ancient and modern man.
DR.. Hrdlica was for some time con-
nected with thu American Museum of
Natural History in this city. but is now
with the United States museum at
Washingt
His announcement places him in
direct opposition to most of the lead
ing American anthropologists. DR..
Hrdlics, in a pamphlet about to be
published, goes into much detail re-
garc the various bones found in the
country which are believed by many
scientists to be those of prehistoric
man, and argues at length that there
Is nothing to show they are of great
anti uity.
But one conclusion is Justified DR.
HrdlicA will say in his pamphlet
which is that thus far on this con
tinent no human bones of undisputed
geological antiquity are known. This
must not be regarded as equivalent to
declaration that there was no early
man in this country; it means only that
II early man did exist in North Amer
lea, onvincing proof of the fact from
the standpoint OF physical anthropology
still remains to be produced"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-03
RuEF's PRISON BECOMES
PROBLEM TO PROSECUTION

Ry Associate EresB-
SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 2.-Abrsham
Ruef the former political boss, and what
disposition to make of him are again
causing the district attorneys office con-
siderable concern With the expiration
of the term of Sheriff Thomas F. ONeill
next Monday expires the eiisorshp ol
william ]. t3iggy. at present chief of po-
lice, who was appointed elisor a year ago
by Judge Dunno to keep Ruef in custody,
the court alleging that o'Neill was not
trustworthy.
Ruef has been kept in a private prison
surrounded by private guards. and has
enjoyed many privileges. Judge Dunno
has declared that with the assumption
of office by Sheriff-elect Lawrence J.
Doian next Monday he will send Ruef to
the county Jail As the district attor-
ney's office has practically come to the
conclusion that Ruers testimony is neces-
sary to insure the conviction of the sew
eral public service corporation officials
II is believed II will be necessary to
come to terms with him. and the prosecu-
ton, therefore. is said not to be In favor
Of sending Ruef to the county Jail. where
Schmitz is at present confined.
Under the elisorship the prosecution has
been able to say who shall and who shall
not see the former political boss, but at
the county jail these restrictions could
not be enforced.
Judge Dunno. however. declared today
that regardless of the opposition of the
district attorneys office he believed it
his duty, now that a trustworthy sheriff.
who has not been disqualified, is to as
sumo office, to transfer Ruef to his Gus
tody and conhne him at the county JAIL
the same as an ordinary prisoner.
The next of the bribery graft cases will
be the trial of Patrick Calhoun, president
OF the United Railroads. which is set for
February /.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-03
LOSE HOPE OF
RECOVERING
SECURITIES
"THEY ARE CONE" SAYS COL
TON ATTORNEY
MORE INDICTMENTS HINTED BY
PROSECUTOR
James TreadWell, Unable to Secure
Bail, Remains in Jail-6artnett
Attends Meeting of Edo
RADIO Company
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 1.-THE two con-
testants to the late Mrs. Ellen Nj. Cotton
have given up all. hope of ever locating
the missing securi lies. They met at the
offices of the Safe Deposit company and
went over al the books and records of
the bank relative to the missing papers.
At the conclusion of their search they
announced that they had been unable to
make any Roadway.
Attorney Thornton said afterward;
THE securities are gone and we shall
never find them"
The pleadings of Walter ]. Bartnett.
vice president, and j. Dalzell Brown,
general manager of the insolvent Califor-
MIA Safe Deposit and Trust company. on
the Indictment returned against each one
by the grand jury charging embezze-
ment of the Cotton estate securities val
ued at $205 200, was continued by Superior
Judge Dunno today unit. January s, at
the request of the defense.
Oscar Cooper stated that counsel for
Bartnett had not yet had time to proper
ly examine the indictment and to consult
with each other, while Brown asked
for a continuance because of the absence
Of his chief counsel Hiram w. Johnson.
Judge Dunno granted Bartnett an order
permitting him to be at liberty today
in the custody of deputies from the sher-
IFS office, in order that he might attend
a meeting of the directors of the E.dorado
Lumber company, one of the subsidiary
companies financed by the California
Safe Deposit and Trust company.
James Treadwell, a director in the
wrecked bank and wei, known in mining
circles in this state and Alaska, who is
now in the county Jail with Brown and
Bartnett on two indictments charging him
with embezzlement, has not yet been able
to secure bail.
Assistant District Attorney Hoff Cook
stated today that hen the grand jury re-
convenes 1t will continue Its investigation
of the affairs of the insolvent trust COM
pany and declared that, it was probable
that more indictments would be returned
against officials a. . directors of the bank.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-03
HAYWOOD VERDICT URGED
BY PETTIBONE DEFENSE
Night Sessions May Be Held to Hurry
Boise TrIal-Request for Copies
of instructions Causes
Delay


BY Associated Press.
BOISE. Idaho. Jan. 2-Judge Wood was
not ready to furnish attorneys copies of
his instructions TO the jury In the Petit
bone case this morning and an adjourn
ment was ordered until tomorrow morn
ing at 10 o'clock. The jury was not
brought into court and only a brief ses-
sion was held.
Additional requests for instructions
were presented by both the defense and
state yesterday and Judge Wood this
morning asked that authorities on them
be submitted.
The defense asked that the jury
be instructed that verdict of
guilty could not be returned on
the ground of conspiracy. even II
the evidence showed that Pettibone was a
member of such conspiracy, Haywood
having already been found not guilty. The
defense maintained in asking for this in
struction. that the Haywood verdict was
binding on all of the defendants in so
far as the conspiracy charge is con-
cerned.
The prosecution asked that the jury be
instructed that If the defendant had in
his possession evidence that was not pre-
scented either by himself or otherwise
the fact may be considered by the jury.
Attorneys on both sides agreed to submit
authorities on these +wo propositions at
once.
It was announced by Judge Wood that
night sessions would be held if necessary
in order to get the case to the jury this
week.
The condition of Pettibone is improv-
ing, but he returned to the hospital after
court adjourned.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-03
NATIONAL HEALTH
BUREAU IS PLAN
OBJECT is TO CUT DEATH RATE
IN HALF
Matter to Be Presented to Present
Congress, Endorsed by President,
Who May Send Special
Message

By Associated Press
CHICAGO, Jan. "A national bureau
IT health for the regulation of the
peoples physical Welt planned by
the leading specialists of the United
States and Endorsed by President
Roosevelt, may take its place in the
federal departments of the government
within a year, through the efforts OF
the American Association for the Ad-
vancement Of Science.
The ultimate reduction of the death
rate in America by one-half is to be
the aim of the new governmental
board, and it is deeme a promise not
impossible of fulfllment.
Plans for the bureau were announced
yesterday at the University of Chicago
by Prof. Irving Fisher, the Yale econo-
mist and chairman of the committee of
100 distinguished scientists who have
had charge of the undertaking. The
membership of the committee includes
leaders In the various branches of the
medical and social scieno from the
important universities and other CEN
ters of the country.
The educators have been assured that
the first steps in the organization of
the health bureau will be taken at the
present session of congress. and the
president has sent his personal encour-
agement and Endorsement to the COM
mittee. According to Prof. Fisher 1t is
believed probable that President Roose-
Welt will send a special message to con-
gress this month on the subjedt
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-03
HOUSE RIVALS SENATE TO
PRESENT FINANCIAL BILL
Committees of Both Divisions to Re-
sumo DeIiberations-Demo
May Not Oppose Repub-
llcan Act


By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. with the
approach of the reconvening of con-
gress there is renewed talk of financial
legislation. The house and senate
committees will both resume sittings
on the subject and it now looks as if
there might be something OF rivalry
between the two committees as to
which will present a bill.
While the house committee is appar-
emily inclined to what is known as an
asset currency. the senate committee is
proceeding on the theory that only a
very limited list of securities should be
accepted for the increased issue to be
provided for in the bill.
SO far re has been no agreement
to the percentage of increase in the
volume of the currency. but the in
clination of senators seems to be to per-
init as large. an augmentation as the
conditions of the banks justify.
Senator Bailey expressed the opinion
today that If the bill to be suggested
by Republican members reasonably ap-
proaohes the demands of the Democrats
1t will be permitted to PASS without
extended opposition.
He declined to give his view of what
Its character should be.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-03
PHLSBURY CHOSEN
MA VACATION CHIEF
PRESIDENTS CHOICE TO RETIRE
NEXT DECEMBER
Name VIII Be Sent to Senate When
1t ReassembIes Monday-com-
manded VesuVlus in the
Spanish War

by assoclateu EAfSH.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-The selection
of Capt John Elliott Pillsbury to be
chief of the bureau of navigation, made
today, is at best only a temporary one,
unless the president should decide to
again commission a retired officer as
chief of the bureau. Capt. Pillsbury
must retire on account of age December
10 next.
Secretary Metcalf announced this after
noon that Capt Pillsbury would not as
sumo the duties of chief of the bureau
until he has been confirmed by the
senate. His nomination is expected to
be sent TO the senate when it reassembles
Monday.
There were no candidates for the posi-
ton of chief of the bureau, in the sense
that no applications were made for the
appointment.
Capt Pillsbury occupies an exceptional
position in being out of line for promotion
to the grade of rear admiral, though in
his capacity of chief of the bureau of
navigation he will temporarily enjoy
that title. This is owing to the condi-
tons under which he entered the naval
academy and graduated.
The beginning of the Spanish war
found Pillsbury a lieutenant commander,
and because of his tendency toward high
explosives he was placed in command OF
the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius. He Is
familiar with the duties of the bureau
of navigation, having served as assistant
to Admiral Converse when he was at
the head of Ahat bureau. His last duty
before coming to Washington was as
chief of staff to Admiral Evans, in COM
mand of .4.- Atlantic feet.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-03
DEAF BURGLAR FAILS
TO HEAR CALL FOR AID
Hearing Defective from Many Blasts
of Safes, He is Caught In Store
of Victims of Gasplpe
Men


BY Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2.-operating
in the store of Edward A. Gillon of 1892
Point Lob avenue, VIII was one of tue
victims of John Siemson and Louis Dab
ner, known as the gaspipe murderers,
now awaiting execution at San Quentin,
Edward Sweeney, alias John Griffin, was
caught by Policeman Hawkins and Cor
poral Rourke shortly after o'clock this
morning
1t was defective hearing, due to shock
from the effects of numerous safe ex-
plosions, that led to the capture of the
safe-blower.
He had applied his explosive in hole
drilled in the safe and was preparing
his fuse to touch Off the blast when he
came in contact with a burglar alarm,
Gillen, who sleeps above the store, was
awakened and blew several shrill blasts
that attracted the attention of the police.
The deaf burglar did not hear the whistle
and was about to touch a match to the
fuse when the police came down upon
him.
Sweeney is said by the police to be a
notorious criminal who recently came to
this city from Chicago.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-03
Il WILL NAME
HENEY,' Us
w. HLANGDON
ASSISTANTS TERM EXPIRES
MONDAY
GLASS LOSES FIGHT FOR HIS
RELEASE
Farmer Telephone officials Quarters
Not Conducive to Ill Health Is
peeislon-Has Sepa-
rate Room

BY ssociated Pres ,,,a.u,o+ At
tornev William II. Langdon To-Day en-
nhaticallv denied the report peEsls,e.esnls..y.
circulated that he would not [eapp '..t
FRANCIS ]. Heney, who mas hau oh IA 2 q
of the prosecution Of the prloetS 9 a.
oasas az ssistant district attorney
ass 80. tTa,,o,,,s anpointment expires next
Nfondav when the new administrator
sssnnes office, Langdon being ahohs
those reelected. +ha
.syon can state that there is not the
slightest foundation for the report; an1
thet Mr.. Heney will be reappointeu' saIu
4n-srdo, "The district attorneys oInce
viii vigorously press the bribery at
cases and Mr.. Heney will again nave
charge OF the work of prosecuuns lileni.
Judge Iawlor today refused the Iequ a'.
TO be released on bail pending tne aolioii
of the appellate court on an appeal
hv Louis Glass, formerly vice president
IA rranera1 manager of the Pacific States
sreleeranh and Telephone company con-
xytcted of conspiracy to bribe members
~ the board of supervisors. Glass was
tba frst OF the public service corpora
lion officials to be convicted IN the
bribery graft cases, and was sentenced 10
five years in San Quentin. A..
r q. f,oogan. attorney for Glass, nled
affldavits from eight physicians statlns
hte former telephone officials connne-
Inent at the county jail pending the prep
aration of papers for an appeal had seri-
ously impaired his health and threatened
10 result in permanent injuries to him.
The testimony of Edward ]. kidwan'
chief taller, showed that Glass was not
confined In a cell like ordinary prisoners
but that he and former Mayor Schmitz
each occuuied a large room in the admin
istration building, took their meals with
the jail officials when not sent IN from
some restaurant, and enjoyed many privi-
leges and few restrictions.
Judge Lawlor ruled that counsel for
Glass had failed to make out a case Of
extraordinary circumstances" showing
that the prisoners health was seriously
impaired or threatened so far as to JUS
tify his release on bail.