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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR.
Corporations Asked Opinion as to
Closing Accounts on December 81.

Corporations Asked Opinion as to
Closing Accounts on December 81.
Railroads have been asked to express
opinion as to the ACCESSIBILITY of chang
ing the date from June 80 to December
81 for closing their fiscal year. in view
of the probability of adoption of the
corporation tax now considered in Con-
gress.
The circular letter calling for this in
formation was sent out yesterday by
the committee on railroad statistics of
the National Association of Railroad
Commissioners, of which Henry c.
Adams, statistician of the interstate
commerce commission. is chairman, first.
because Of the request of a number of
carriers for such a change, and, sec
ondly, because it is believed it would
have an important bearing in the event
of the adoption of the corporation tax
by Congress.
1t is said the committee believes the
interstate commerce commission has the
power to make the change under sec
ton 20 of the Hepburn act which au-
thorizes it TO prescribe the form of ac-
counts, records and memoranda re-
CURED to be kept by carriers for eX-
animation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
FUNERAL OF F. scHMIER.
Retired Shoe Merchant Rests in
Prospect Hill Cemetery.

The funeral of Frederick Schmier was
held from the residence, 1880 street
northwest yesterday afternoon at .
o'clock Services were conducted by the
Rev. Paul A. Mcneil, pastor of Concor-
dia Lutheran Church, of which Mr..
Schmier had been member for many
years. Interment was in Prospect Hill
cemetery.
Frederick Schmier was born In the
province of Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany.
July ii, 1S43, and came to this country
when fourteen years of age, settling in
Baltimore, where he soon identified HIM
self with the wholesale shoe business,
later becoming a member Of the firm of
Miller. Schmier d Briefly. On retirement
from active business he took up his resi-
dence in this city, and became the local
representative of shoe company of
Brooklyn, n. Y.
He was married in 1875 to Catherine
Fuss, who survives him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
Youth Faces Serious CHARGE

Clifford Z. Gray, son of a farmer Iiy.
ing near Seven Locks, Montgomery
county. Md. was arrested last night %;
Detectives Cox and Berman and locked
up for the Maryland authorities. RI.
arrest was made at the request OF
Sheriff Mullican on complaint of Vireje
Hall, daughter of neighbor of the
Grays Young Gray, who has not omit,
reached his majority, was employed Ia
a dairy in this city. and the detectives
found him at his place of employment
He consented to return to Montgomer,
county without requisition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
EXCURSIONS. TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers fol
Fort Monroe Norfolk. Newport News ano
all points south every evening in the
year.
Chesapeake Beach now open. Only de-
lightful salt water resort near Washing
ION. See schedule.
Steamer ST Johns, to Colonial Beach,
leaves eth street wharf at am.
Steamer jamestown, for a moonlight
trip down the Potomac. leaves Norfolk
and Washington steamboat wharf at !
pm.
Fast electric trains for Mount Vernon
leave 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue
every hour from 10 "A. m. TO = pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
McCABE rs REELECTED.
Cherrydale Citizens Refuse to Con.
sent to His Retirement as President

A meeting of the Cherrydale Citizens
Association was held Tuesday evening at
Dominion Heights. Alexandria county,
Va, for the purpose of electing officers
for the ensuing year and the transaction
of other business. President Thomas
McCabe asked that a change he made
and that some other member be chosen
in his stead, but the members called for
his reelection. and gave him unani-
nous vote. r. Bruce Harrison was
unanimously reelected secretary and
Clayton Donaldson, treasurer; Mr.. Jack
son of Dominion Heights. assistant sec
rotary, and Mr.. Cooper, first vice presi-
dent.
The fire brigade business was then
taken up, and the treasurer was author
lied to purchase a thirty-siX-foot ladder,
some buckets and axes and a bell, as a
preliminary step. Ii was also resolved
that lights be placed upon the streets
at night. and six members volunteered to
purchase lamps for this purpose.
The school question came up. and was
postponed to a further meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
Wills Filed for Probate.

The will of Mary E. Morgan dated
March 30. 1908 has been filed for pro-
bate. She devised her entire estate to
her sister, Cornelia /. Morgan.
BY the terms of the will of William
Fleming, dated April . 1909 his estate is
left to his widow and children in equal
shares. His daughter and son. Maggie
Holmes and Walter Fleming, are named
DIS executors.
Charles W. Boyd. by his will, dated
April IA, 1909, and filed for probate leaves
all his property to his widow Mrs
Amelia L. u. Boyd. She is also named
as executrfx
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
WEATHER SEVERE ON INFANTS
NINETEEN DEATHS FROM DIAR-
RHEAL DISEASES.
Increase in Mortality Over Previous
Week Charged to Large Number
of Infantile Fatalities.

During the week ended last Saturday,
according to the mortality report of the
health office there We're nineteen deaths
from diarrheal diseases, and all but one
were Of infants under two years of age.
To the large number of deaths attrib-
uted to this trouble, the report says, IS
largely due the general increase in the
total number of deaths in the District last
week over the week before. The deaths
during the week numbered To-. Apoplexy
caused ten deaths, diseases of the kidneys
nine. diseases of the heart eight. pull
monary tuberculosis seven and pneumonia
five.
Births during the week numbered 100
AS regards contagious diseases, the DIS
trict grew healthier during the week,
Says the report:
One Gratifying Feature.
There has been during the week just
past a gratifying improvement in the sit
uation with respect to the reportable con-
tagious diseases, and this Improvement IS
shown in all cases. with the exception OF
typhoid fever and pulmonary tuberculosis
An analysis in detail as to the changes
which have occurred in each disease since
the last report follows:
.'Diphtheria shows but one new case re-
ported, and there were three discharges,
all recoveries. The total number OF cases
was reduced from eleven at the flrst OF
the week to nine at the close of this week
Scarlet fever cases show the large
reduction from 60 to Al. Six new cases
were reported and 26 cases were dis
charged. These discharges were also re-
coverieS.
mo smallpox cases are known within
the District of Columbia. Whooping
cough cases were reduced by !, from III
to III. Ten new cases were reported ana
IA were discharged, two of the latter
being by death.
The typhoid fever record shows that Is
new cases were registered during the
week and 10 cases were discharged. OF
which were by death. There are now g
cases under observation. The conditions
with respect to this disease during the
corresponding period of 1908 were: Re-
ported during the week, 80 cases; dis
charged, 8; number of cases under treat
ment, 123.
Measles shows large reduction from
Sc to Is. But cases were reported dur
ing the past week and there were % dis
charged, with no deaths. Chickenpox
cases remain unchanged. viz, Is on hand.
There were cases reported and cases
discharged There were no changes re-
corded in epidemic cerebro-Spinal menin-
gifts cases. There are cases of this
disease still under observation The reg
istered cases of contagious tuberculosis
were increased from 7S7 to 79S. Twenty
four new cases were reported and IL were
discharged"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
Outing to Children at Colonial Beach

Two hundred children from this city
were given free outing to Colonial
Beach yesterday. Fifty of the little ones
went from Industrial Home School, The
event was in charge of the summer out
ing committee OF the Associated Chart
ties. The tickets for the excursion were
donated by the Washington and Potomac
Steamboat Company. and all the apuse-
ment features at the beach were free 10
the children. The outing was in charge
of L. Hubert Jones. secretary of the COM
mittee, assisted by Mrs. Fannie Crosby,
Miss y. Thorps. Miss H. handkerchief
and Miss Kate MURRAY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Funeral of VIM. B. Clemmer

Funeral services were held today over
the remains of William B. Clemmer at
the home OF his son, Abram. Jos Sth street
northeast. His death took place Monday
after an illness of five years. Interment
was made at Arlington. Mr.. Clemmer
was born in Utica. n. y. in August. 1874,
and enlisted there in 1S6" in the New
York Volunteers. He served Throughout 1t
the civil war. He was promoted to a
corporal of the color guard and was
mustered out as such after Appomattox.
He was member of Kit Carson Post,
No. 2, and the Union Veteran Legion
His wife. who was Elose G.. Way. and
six children. Mrs. Albert Sillers, William
Il. Clemmer. George C. Clemmer, Mrs.
James w. Thomas, Mrs. r. E. Mcleod
and Abram B. Clemmer, survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
Cost Him $40 Not to See Flight.

Watch for a City-Randle Highlands
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
Taylor Bill Too Late.

On the ground that the District Commits
sioners have forwarded to Congress. with
a request for its enactment, the draft OF
a bill transferring control of the aqueduc,
through which water is supplied to the
District OF Columbia from the chief OF
engineers OF the War Department to the
Commissioners, the District heads have
recommended unfavorable action on a
bill introduced by Representative Taylor
of Ohio ito transfer jurisdiction of u part
of the Washington a1ueduct to the Com.
missioners OF the District of Columbia"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
G. o. p. Megaphone Man Here.

]. Henry Smythe. jr.. of Philadelphia.
known over the country as the Grand
Old Party Megaphone Man" is in town.
He is president Of the University of Penn
sylvania Republican Club. and is here
10 invite several public men to address
the club next winter. Sons of Repre-
sentatiyes Lafean, Wanger and Moore are
officers of the organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
Good Flooring, 9 Cts. a Foot.

Frank Lbbcy & Co. 9th & y. y. ave
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
EXCURSIONS.

The steamer Dreamland, which plies be-
tween Baltimore and Chesapeake Beach
in connection with the excursions, in
Guiding a ride by trolley and sail on
Chesapeake bay, is said to be q floating
palace. The bathing is said to be the
best to be found within a short radius of
Washington, while the human roulette
wheel and the many other features af-
ford ample opportunity for those who are
amusement bent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
Through Service to
Chicago and ST. Louis.


Pennsylvania railroad trains leaving
Washington at 1855 am, 5:4o and pm
carry through sleeping cars to Chicago.
Through sleeping car TO St Louis leaves
Washington $40 pm. No extra fare on
any train except the PENNSYLVANIA Spe-
cial." City ticket office. 18th and C SITS.
NV, Washington.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
Keep Posted
During Your
Summer Vacation

" you want Tho Evening and
Sunday Star to follow you order
direct from the office before you
90 away. The address may be
changed as frequently as desired
by giving the old as we'll as the
new address. The price of THE
STAR by mall daily and Sunday
is so cents per month, payable In
advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
Chinese Laundryman Assaulted.

Three boys called at the laundry of
Moy Sing. Sth and p streets. last night
about S:45 o'clock and asked for a
laundry package The boys were unable
to present ticket for a package and
Moy promptly informed them it was a
case of mo tickee no washee." One of
the boys thereupon dealt Moy stunning
blow in the face. Moy was little dis
figured when the police called. but he
declined treatment and continued at his
work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
Trip Interrupted by Illness.

Thomas Hennessy, seventy years of
age, on his way to the Soldiers Home at
johnson City. Tenn, was i'll when he
reached here last night from his home
at Clearfeld, Me-, and was taken to the
Casualty Hospital for treatment. He
will resume his journey, ii is thought.
without much delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
Wife Granted Absolute Divorce.

Mrs. Lulu {. Hemmerly has been
awarded by Justice Wright an absolute
divorce from Jacob II. Hemmerly, who is
said to be in business at Philadelphia.
The couple were married June Z. 1905. in
this city, and, according to the testimony
of the wife. lived together only fourteen
days-four days in June. four in July.
four in August and two in September.
She says her husband left her Septem-
ber :. 1905. and has not since contributed
to her support. She charged inhdelity
Attorney !. .. III. Award appeared for
the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
When Congress Adjourns.

Pullman Sleepers Via G. & o. Ry
To Cincinnati. Indianapolis St Louis. chi
cago and Louisville without change CON
meeting for all points west. northwest and
southwest. No better dining car service
anywhere, and no scenery equal 10 the G.
a. .. variety. Offices. 1888 + ST. and ~,
Pa ave. Phone Main 1866 and 2aO6-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
Death of Mrs. II. A. Griffith

Mrs. Marine Virginia Griffith, wife OF
the Rev. II. Allen Griffith chaplain of the
United States Soldiers Home. this city
died at 4:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon
She was a daughter OF DR.. Thomas r.
Joynes Of Virginia. Funeral services will
be held at st. Andrews Church tomor-
row afternoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
Bargain Gas Ranges

Caver,y's Plumbing. 1881 G NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Columbia-The Columbia Players in The
Adventure Of Lady Ursula" Clio pm.
Luna Park-A fairyland of amusements,
with superb vaudeville show.
Chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band con-
certs. followed by dancing.
Glen Echo Park-F'ree dancing, moving
pictures and new features.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
Collision in Potomac Park.

a collision occurred in Potomac Park
last night between an automobile be
longing 10 A. Lehman of 344 Pennsyl-
vania avenue and a buggy in which Mrs.
r. j. Perry of 1897 9TH street was seated
Both vehicles were slightly damaged
but their occupants escaped injury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29

CUSC Hill 1fO NUI 90 Sce 11h6H nv
Charles f. Huber of 1865 Ashland ave-
nue., Toledo. Ohio. went TO Fort Myer
yesterday afternoon. expecting to see the
airship make the trip toaAlexandria.
Not only was he disappointed in that,
but he also found himself minus $40 on
his return to the st. James Hotel last
night. The money in his pocketbook had
been taken or lost while on a street car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
Overcome bv the Heat

Frank Washington. colored, suffered an
attack of heat prostration about : O'Clock
last evening while at 1st and Canal
streets. An ambulance was summoned
and he was taken to the Casualty Hos
pital for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
Through Trains to Buffalo and Bos-

ton via Pennsylvania railroad. Conven-
lent service to Pttsburg, Cleveland, De-
troit, Chicago, Columbus, Indiana polls,
Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis, with
good connections for the west and north
west. Consult B. NJ. Newbod. D. P. A..
18th and G SITS. NV, Washington.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29

Proposed Rank for the Wrights.
To the Editor Of The Star:
l would suggest that the proper thing
for Congress TODD is to pass a joint reso-
luton making the Wright brothers first
iieutenants In the Signal Corps, U. s. A.
w. r. II. ALEXANDER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29

Try Holmes Homemade Milk Bread.
You'll get the sweetest, cleanest and
most wholesome bread you can buy
when YOU order Milk Bread. Delivered
fresh from oven to table, &c. Delicious
Homemade Pies. Zoe. Holmes Bakery, 1st
4 T. SITS. Phones Linen. 1440 g. 1441.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
ct Guess That's Bad"

said the pleased advertiser when the
clerk at the counter handed him a large
bundle of letters replying to his want ad
in The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
For INDIGESTION

Take Horsfords Acid Phosphate.
Especially recommended for the relief of
nervous dyspepsia and loss of Appetite
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
Another Northeast Branch.

Mr.. c. L. kraus, 9Th and X streets
northeast. Will receive ads for The Star
at the same rates as charged at The Star
office. Wants, 1 cent word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29

$1.OO Reduction in the Price Of
-four A car Of "Old Time" just arrived.
$6.2J per Dbl. Glib. sack, 9Oc. J. 4. d.
PyIes' IL stores jy29-5t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
Coal. Coal. Coal.!!

Only two days left for low prices on
coal for spot cash. w. A. stove, egg ana
chestnut. S625 per ton. Clean: no olrt.
Best coal August prices will advance
John Moran Co. 2136 and 1I4i Pa. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
CITY ITEMS.
Hotel johnson Cafes.

Our table d'hote dinner and noon lunch
has special attention. Choice sea food,
spring chicken and New York meats. Fine
fruits and vegetables.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29

Criterion Is as Fine a Rye
as you could demand for any use. Old
and smooth. with splendid flavor. 81 full
qt delivered John T. Crowley, S31 18th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29

J. n. Small & Sons, Florists,
14th and G. SITS, Washington; Waldorf
and 1853 Broadway, New York
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
Popular Excursion Sunday, August

| 1, Baltimore & Ohio railroad.
| S1.0O to Harpers Ferry, Charles Town.
| Summit Point, Stephenson and Winchester
and return. Special train leaves Washing
ton am, returning same day.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29

Keep cool Use electric laundry irons
Natl Electrical Supply Co, 1:3o \. u av
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
Leave Your Silverware

and family plate in charge of Union
Trust Co. 18th & II SITS. Storage III mod
ern vaults at very reasonable rates.
Write or phone for wagon to call.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
Our snrnce Laths Are the Best

ON the market. Prompt delivery of an,
quantity. Eisinger Bros. 200 18th NV.
jyaS-d,eSu,3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
Airship Tests at Fort Myer.

Ride over in a TTCO taxicab. So per
hour for parties of four. Phone n. 1912.
-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29

$6O.3O-Salt Lake City-C. & o.
Lowest rate via Chesapeake and Ohio. ac-
a. r. encampment. Choice of routes
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29

The Great Bear Is an Ideal Table
water. Office, 326 r ne. Phone n. 1872
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29

The Alaska Yukon-Paciflc Exposition
Chesapeake and Ohio, via direct routes,
$50. 20; one way via Frisco, S1O1.75.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29

Funeral Designs in Good Taste
and expressive of delicate sympathy are
arranged by GUIDE. Reasonable. 12I4 +
I-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29

Ruud Hot Water Heaters-a Sum-
uer necessity Shedd's, AZ 9th st NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
Grows Hair
CutiCura Removes
Dandruff and Soothes
Itching Scalps.

Warm shampoos with Cuticura Soap. and Iich,
dressings with Cuticura, prevent dry thin and
falling hair. remove crusts. scales and dandrIrf
surfaces. stimulate the hair follicles loosen thu
scaiP skin. supply the roots with energy and
sweet. wholesome. healthy scalp when ali elss
fatl!. Cuticurs Remedies are guaranteed ALSO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29

Good Dressed Boards, 2 Cts a Foot
Frank Libbey & Co, 9Th s. n. y. ave-
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29

Thoroughly High-Class Tailoring.
Finest imported fabrics. Owen. 1904 II
-Adyt ,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29

Horse Resents Whip With a Kick.
A horse belonging to T. II. Watts, 212
street southwest, resented the use of
whip by Cleveland Jones, the colored
driver last night at 14th and w streets
and kicked the driver. Jones was injured
so seriously that he had to seek surgical
treatment and be taken home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29

1Oc Cans Milk, &c, at j. 7. d. Pyles'
IL stores jy21
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29

Money to lend ats and SO on real estate.
Frank I. Rawlings Co., 1906 Pa. ave-
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29

Clear Cypress Shingles, $500 Per
900 Frank Libbey & Co. 9th & Ny ave
t-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
Altamont Spring Water.

in highest class OF table waters and en-
,,,eIv above criticism.-W. p. Mason,
Chemist, Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29

Horlick's Matted Milk-original,
genuine. Keep on sideboard at home
delicious. For all ages-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29
Your Own Interests Demand

that your beers be "Heurich' s." Hygienit
production. finest materials and long agir.
make them most healthful beers. doz
Maerzen or Senate, sl75: doz. Lager
$50: bot rebate, SOC. Telephone W. 1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-29

Spend the Evening at Chevy Chase
Lake. Marine Band music, dancing, etc.
-AdNf
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-17
CHARGES WIFE WITH CRIME.
But When Wife Threatens Prosecu tor
CHARGE is Dropped

Constable Morse, armed with a war
rant sworn out by w. e. Davis and
accompanied by the latter arrested
Mrs. Nora B. Davis, wife of plaintiff.
late Friday night, on charge of adul-
terry. Harry Goodwin was named as
correspondent.
Mrs. Davis was brought to Justice
Millards office but was not committed
for trial nor for further custody.
An intimaton that she would prefer
a charge of bisamy against her hus-
band, with whom she has not lived for
several years, evidently changed the
original intention for prosecution,
which was promptly stopped
Davis is at present employed by r.
A. Ely on the Masonic building con-
struction He only reached the city a
few days ago from Missoula, Mont.
Davis, whose former home was at
Mason City. established a local reputa-
ton as pugilist several years ago.
and fought the first fight ever pulled
off in this city in 1893 He was known
as "Yellowhammer" Davis, and Went
to a twenty-four round draw with
Jim" Sellers, a local colored celebrity.
Davis quit fighting several years ago.
and has been running a steam shovel
engine on the Northern Pacific at Mis-
soula. Two months ago, while operat-
ing the shovel, after blasting, the
shovel set off an uneXploded charge of
two boxes of dynamite and five kegs
of powder. Davis was thrown 200 feet
and for two days was believed to be
dead Five men on the shovel were
killed instantly.