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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-02-17

The house Saturday accomplished
much work, it being agreed that coun-
ty matters be taken up and passed.
While there was some debate on some
of the bills, the majority of them were
passed without discussion.
Among the bills were the following
of more than local or personal inter-
est:
Mr.. Way-To amend an act enti-
tied can act to declare the law i'll
reference to, and to regulate the
manufacture, sale, use, consumption,
possession, transportation and dispo-
sition of, alcoholic liquors and bever-
ages within the State, and to police
the same"
Mr.. Cosgrove-To authorize cities
having a population of $4,000 OF more
and located upon navigable streams.
to condemn private property for the
purpose of extending, improving or
protecting their water fronts.
Mr.. Bates-To amend the law relat-
ing to magistrates and their consta-
bles.
Mr.. Foster-To require the South
ern Railway company, lessons or les
sees, to erect depot.
Mr.. Walker-To amend an act en-
titled "An act to provide for the issu-
mig of bonds in public school districts
in South Carolina" ;"
Mr.. McColl-To incorporate MARI,
boro and Southern Railroad company.
Mr.. Lide-To repeal section 1926,
volume l, code of laws, 1902. relating
to the Colored Normal and Industrial,
Agricultural and Mechanical College
of South Carolina and to enlarge the
powers Of the board of trustees of
said college.
Mr.. Daniel-To amend an act en-
titled can act to amend section 553
of the criminal code of South Caro-
line. confning the hunting of certain
birds and deer.'
In the Senate on Saturday the bill
Of Senator Christensen for inevesti-
eating the Insane Asylum affairs was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
FIxING UP PROPERTY VALUES
ARGUMENTS RESUMED BEFORE
CONDEMNATION BOARD.
Owners Lawyers Expected to Finish
This Afternoon-Contra Re-
port on Chase's Theater.

Arguments for fixing the value of the
land and property bounded by Pennsylva-
MIA avenue. 18th. 10Th and Z streets
northwest were resumed this afternoon at
, o'clock before the board of condemna-
ton. 1t is thought that the arguments by
attorneys representing the property own
ers will be completed this afternoon. The
commission will then adjourn until
Wednesday at > o'clock. when the gov
ernments witnesses will be heard. The
attorneys for the property owners will
have the closing argument.
At yesterdays session r. Ross Perry.
counsel for Cornwell & Son. owners of the
property on Pennsylvania avenue known
plat -" reviewed the evidence as ap-
plica BILE to the case of his clients. and
caused some merrment as he spoke of the
different points of view of the property
tax assessors or board of condemnation.
He said the attitude OF the property
owner changed just as if he We're buying
or selling the same piece of property.
Joseph Richardson, of Richardson &
Burgess. and James l.. Parsons, con-
tractors and builders. were then called as
witnesses regarding the valuation of
Chase's Theater. There was big differ
ence in the original estimates of the two
contra ctors., and their testimony yester-
made in the morning. at the request of
the commission. In their final estimates
they came somewhat nearer together.
Henry W. Sohon, representing the own
er of the building at 18th and streets.
occupied by Dennis Mullany, drew atten-
ton to the difference in valuation placed
on the building by the witnesses for the
owners and for the government. He ar
gued that the owners estimate of the
building. $500. was much nearer the cor
witnesses. who valued the building at
81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
IN THE INTERESTS OF HEALTH
AMENDMENT OF POLICE REG
ULATIoNs APPROVED.
Vehicles of Food Vendors Must Be
Marked With Name of Vendor
and Place of Storage

Looking 10 the protection OF food sold
by vendors from carts and wagons Health
officer ". e. Woodward has recommend
which will make possible inspection of
the places where the vehicles containing
food are stored over night.
Corporation Counsel T.. IL. Thomas, who
is revising the police regulations, has
called attention TO section of article 3,
which provides that every vehicle and
everything pertaining thereto used by a
licensed vendor shall at all times be
maintained in cleanly and orderly con-
dition and no portion Of the contents
thereof shall be thrown, spilled or de-
posted upon the street or other public
place" MIR. Thomas asked the health
officer II any change in this regulation
was considered desira BILE.
Chief Inspector Z. II. Holman Of the
health department recommended that the
following amendment he added: Every
such vehicle shall have the name Of the
vendor and the location where such We
hicle is stored. when not in use. painted
thereon plainly and legiby.
III this regulation is amended thus
explained the chief Inspector 1t will en-
able our inspectors to obtain the names
OF a great many of the vendors who are
Greeks and unable TO give the in
spectors their names, and will also en-
able the inspectors to make Il note of the
location OF those vehicles SO an inspec-
ton can be made to ascertain If they are
storing their food i'll such vehicles in
stables or other undesirable places
Health Officer Woodward concurred in
making this recommendation, and II has
been approved by the Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
IN MEMORY OF COL. BELT.
Proposed to Place Inscribed Boulder
Near Chevy Chase Circle.

With request for permission to place
a natural boulder of granite. with suit
able inscription. on a triangular space ON
Connecticut avenue. Immediately south of
Chevy Chase Circle, in memory of Col
Joseph Belt, prominent in the colonial
period, and at that time owner of all the
land now known as Chevy Chase. COM
mittee of the Society of Colonial Wars
in the District of Columbia called on
Commissioner Macfarland this morning.
Commissioner mcfarland told the COM
mittee that he heartily approved the plan,
and that he would present the matter to
the Commissioners.
The delegation was composed Of Thomas
Hyde. Caleb C. Magruder. jr., and DIR.
Marcus Benjamin. They explained that
this project is in line with one OF the so
ciety's objects to mark historical places
and commemorate important events Of
the colonial period
The society has already placed a bould-
err commemorating Braddock's march to
the west in the grounds Of the cathedral
site on Wisconsin avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
GEORGf v. FEUCHTER MISSING
BOAT HIRED BY YOUNG MAN
ADRIFT IN TIDAL BASIN.
Friends Fear Swimmer Was Drown
ed-Crew of Police Boat Drags
for the Body.

The crew OF the police boat dragged
the tidal basin last night from s until
II o'clock n an effort to recover the
body of George W. Feuchter. twenty-one
years OF age, railway mail clerk. who
disappeared from boat between : and
$ O'Clock. The boat was found adrift
about o'clock. and the police We're noti-
fed. The police boat crew returned TO
the basin this morning ard renewing the
search
Feuchter. whose parents reside at l404
Banks street. Baltimore received an APP
pointment in the government service
about three months ago. He occupied 4
room at lo1 I'd street northeast. r. II.
Obaugh. also roomer i'm the I'd street
house. had been on friendly terms with
the Baltimorean and the two men were
together almost every evening during the
last two months. Last evening. how
ever, obauGh declined an invitation to
go to the tidal basin for a swim.
Notices Boat Adcift
II was shortly after O'Clock when
Feuchter reached the boathouse OF Jacob
Herkimian, and said something about
swimming. He was told he would prob
ably be arrested if he did so from there
and 50 he hired boat to go out into
the stream. Downing a bathing suit and
entering small boat, Feuchter was soon
away from the boathouse and out where
the water was deep
About O'Clock a pedestrian stopped
at the bOathouSe and told of having
seen a boat adrift. Persons in the boat
house suggested that the man who had
hired the boat had gone swimming and
probably was having a good time in the
water. An investigation was made.
however, and the empty boat was found
humping against tlfe sea wall. Feuchter
was not in sight, and the conclusion was
reached that he had been drowned. The
police We're then notified and word was
sent to the I'd street address to in
form Feuchter's friends OF his mysteri-
Gus disappearance.
Obaugh visited the boathouse. He found
Feuchters clothing there and he became
convinced that the worst had happened.
He remained about the basin until late
hour last night and sent message to
Baltimore notifying Charles Feuchter,
father of the young man, Of the oc-
currence This morning the father came
here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
B. & O. TO CELEBRATE.
Prepares Special Menu for Royal
Limited" Diners July 4.

Fourth of July will be celebra ted in a
unique manner by the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, which has prepared spe-
cial menu for the dining ears OF the
Royal Limited trains between New
York and Washington tha. day. The
menu card is in the form Of a booklet
which contains the ''Stors- Of Our Flag"
written by Francis Scott Key. third.
The bill OF fare has been carefully Sc
lected III honor of the day with every
thing in season. and those who for either
pleasure OF necessity these trains
Will have memento Of the occasion
worth keeping
Besides being the nations birthday. the
Fourth j. also the birthday OF tile
Baltimore and Ohio. On that day II
1928 ground was broken in Baltimore fo..
the FIRST railroad the continent by
Charles Carroll of Carrolton the last
surviving siSner of the Declaration of In
dependence. and the menu viii comment
crate the 13::;d birthday of the republic
and the eighty-first birthday OF the Balti-
more and Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
Spend Monday at Chevy Chase Lake.

Picnic grounds. Nominations, pony track
dancing. Marine Band music. amUsements
-SdVt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02

We Give Every Order Prompt
attention irrespective OF size. Millwork,
lumber, etc Eisinger Bros, 21Oa 18th NV.
jy2-d, eSu,3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
Notes of the Riyermen

Capt. Proctor Hagen. well known here
as master Of tie schooner Francis NJ, IS
taking his annual leave ashore on his
farm up in Maine, and Capt. Thomas Ne
Laughlin IS temporarily in command OF
The vessel, which is on her way TO Balti-
more 10 load coal Tor Porto Rico
Capt. Young .. Griffiss aster OF the
schooner J. s. Hoskins. which has gone
to Baltimore from this city, has as his
guest for the trip Capt. G. C.. Paul of Bal
timore.
William A. Moore has taken charge OF
the engine room of the steamer Wake
field. on the Nirts wharf and Nomini
route OF the Potomac and. ChesaDea Ike
Steamboat Company. relieving Chief En-
gineer Burnel.
George Wilson, chief engineer OF the
Merchants and Miners tug Mary, has
resigned that berth to accept IA similar
one the tug Favorite. employed in
general towing work OH Chesapeake bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
LEFT DESTITUTE WITH SEVEN
| Serious Sequence to Drowning o
| Woman's Husband and Sons.

1t is learned through police channels
that through the drowning last Sunday
of her husband and two sons Mrs. Ella
H. Perry, colored, has been left in des-
titute circumstances
The widow has seven small children, the
eldest of whom is but thirteen years OF
age and the youngest infant in arms.
She has no resources whatever to live
upon. 1t is stated. as the small earn
ings OF her husband were all used up in
supporting the family and a small insur-
ance policy is used to defray funeral
expenses of the father and sons.
The house, No. 912 Nicholas avenue.
Anacostia, in which they resided Is
owned by Policeman William K. Steward.
colored, of the Anacostia precinct. The
officer has offered to allow Mrs. Perry
to remain in the house for. several
months without paying rent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
OFFICE WORK GRATIFIES.
Fourth Assistant p M. G. De Graw S
Clerks Star Workers.

There are no inefficient clerks in the Of
flee OF Fourth Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral DE Gran. or if there are the state
of the work does not indicate it. Mr.. De
Ciraw today made Tie statement that at
the close If business Wednesday. which
was also the close OF the fiscal year. the
work III the dead letter office and in the
division of post office supplies was abso-
lutely up 10 date. not q thing remaining
over.
The work in the rural delivery division
was in an even better condition for when
the clerks started Thursday morning on
the new fiscal year their work was on
rural routes to be established in Septem
Der of the current year, or about two
months or more ahead. AS these three
divisions are among the largest In the
Post Office Department the fourth assist
ant postmaster general feels gratified at
the showing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
CROWD ON EXCURSION.
Columbia Commandery Gives An
nual Moonlight Ride on Potomac.

Columbia Commandery. No. .. knights
Templar. gave it's annual moonlight ex-
cursion down the river on the steamer
jamestown last night. The several
thousands who awaited themselves of it
crowded every available nook and cor
ner OF the boat. The breeze on the run
down the river tore away the screens
on which the moving pictures were to
have been exhibited. and the same
screens were to be utilized as a sound
ing board for the vaudeville perform
ers, the vaudeville feature of the pro-
gram had TO be abandoned. Ineffectual
attempts We're made to present some of
the numbers. but the difficulties were
too great to be overcome
The eXcursionists returned to the city
at IL 80 o'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
Little Valves Examination

William X. Little formerly employed
- a collector by the Singer Sewing Ma
chine agency of this city. waived his
right IL preliminary examination be-
fore Judge Mulowny ii the Police Court
today upon charges of ernbezzlement, and
MAS held in $500 bond for the action
al the grand jury. In default of bail
the defendant was committed Ia iail
II j. alleged I.ittle's duties with mo
local agency were to make collections
on sales of sewing machines in ,ta
course OF which lie * said To have an
proprlated SilGS OF tie company.s funds
10 WIS own use. Tine charge l,pou which
J." was arraigned today is alleged 70
pave been committed MAY =. last De
ttctIres Barbee and Nermillon made the
arrest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
NEW REPUBLICAN CLUB.
Plans to Organize Marylanders Re.
siding in the District.

At the request of Edgar G. Snyder,
president of the League of State Re-
publican Clubs i'll the District, plans will
be discussed for the formation of a
Maryland Club of republicans employed
or doing business in Washington, at a
meeting to be held tomorrow afternoon
at 30 o'clock in the rooms OF the COM
nittee on accounts of the House Of Rep
resentatives.
At the meeting Mr.. Snyder will eX-
plain the objects of the league which
is now composed of seventeen state
clubs, and if the club is formed three
delegates will be selected to represent
the club at the national convention to
be held here July 81. The notices of the
meeting explain that there is nothing
in the leagues constitution or work that
will conflict with the letter or spirit of
the civil service rules. and that men
in the government service need not hesi-
tate about joining the club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
Laundress Sues for Wages.

A suit involving the right OF "a patron
TO withhold a part OF a washerwoman's
wages when all articles Of clothing are
not returned was filed III the Municipal
Court yesterday by Mrs Emma Honesty,
i laundress. against George and Mary
Smith. Mrs. Honesty alleges that She
contracted TO do the Smith family laun-
dry at the rate OF S2.3o week, but thai
full payments have been withheld because
of Mrs. Smiths assertion that all of the
articles of clothing were not returned
nor had been accounted for. The case
will be decided before Judge .Aukam in
the course of several days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
MI. Hayward Made Law Clerk.

position law clerk in the Office OF
the Secretary of the Urea sury at a salary
of 5000 per annum, created by the last
appropriation act, has just been filed by
the promotion of Henry A. Hayward
Mr. Hayward was originally appointed
to the Urea sury Department from North
Carolina. upon certhcation from the civil
service commissions law clerk register
He graduated from tn. law and scientific
departments OF the Columbian University,
practiced law and subsequently became
private secretary to Chief Constructor
EvTleS of the navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
LOCAL MENTION.
TONIGHT.

New National-The Aborn Opera COM
panv in Tar and Tartar" S:1o PIN
Colu.nbia-The Columbia players IN
THE Bishops Carriage" SID pm
Eelasco-A play without title. s:lo
pm.
Luna Park-A fairy land OF amusements'
with superb vaudeville show
Chevy chase Lake-Mariue Bdnd con-
ccrtS, followed by dancing.
Colonial Theatcr-Advanced TaudeVlile
ana world in motion.
PickwiCk Thcatcr-MovinS PICTURES OF
high tone.
Palace Thsatcr-C'leaH, clever "hd me-
like tales couIical and sentimental.
Glen Echo Park Free dancing, moving
pictures and new features.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02

The Great Bear Is an Ideal Table
water Office, 3o6 x ne. Phone n. 1872.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02

Ask for Fountain Brand Hams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
GAS AND ACID POISON.
Two Women Recover After Treat
ment at Emergency Hospital.

Two women were removed to the
Emergency Hospital last evening, one
suffering from the effects of Illuminating
gas poison and other from carblioc acid
poisoning. Mrs. Martina Weigand,
twenty-eight years of age, Of Co. G
street southwest. was found In the bed
room Of her home unconscious, with gas
flowing from jet.
Mrs May Jackson, thirty four years of
age, of II l. street southeast, swallowed
Il small quantity of carbolic acid She
was soon revived Both of the patients
left the hospital this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
MI. Sherman at Ball Game.

Vice President sherman will be the
guest Of the Elks and knights of Column
bus July 10 at the match game of base
ball TO be played at the American League
Park between picked teams OF the TWO
fraternal organiza lions
MI Sherman accepted the invitation
extended him by Thomas J. Donovan and
has consented 20 toss the first ball. Speak
Ell Cannon and many members of Con-
Gress are expected to be present To wit
ness the game, which will be given for
the benefit OF ST. Vincent's orphan asy-
lum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02

July 4th Reduced Rates
via Southern Ry July .. 3. L. s: return
limit July s. 1N3-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
Sues Railway Company for $4,000

Suit to recover $4,000 for alleged per
sonal injury has been filed By Martin
Mclaughlin against the Capital Traction
Company. According 10 the declaration,
filed by Attorneys j. Is. Archer, ir. and
John Lewis Smith, the plaintiff alleges
that lie was boarding q car AT 18th
and L streets February -. last the mo-
torman carele ssly released the brake At
tacbment and negligently caused thS
brake handle To swing and strike Nc
I.aughlin on his head. He declares lie
has sustained permanent injury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
For the 4th Perfection Sarsaparilla

is the most wholesome, delicious bever-
age the picnic hamper can hold. Made
with distilled water. AT grocers' or tel.
Arlington Bottling Co. West 34)
iy2-Id
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
Grocer Forfeits Collateral.

Joseph Eanet. proprietor Of small
fruit and grocery store at 49, 4ia street
southwest. forfeited s. collateral this
morning IN the Police Court upon charges
Of violating the weights and measures
regulations IL was asserted by Assistant
Scaier Of Weights and Measures O. A.
Howe that t.anet failed to eliminate the
use - "A liquid pint measure in the sale
II peanuts IN favor of dry measure.
The Storekeepcr was warned about the
r. tctice. IL WAS said. several times and
falling 10 heed was arrested yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
Floating Wreckage Sighted.

The master of the British steamer Ia
fra. al Philadelphia from Huelva. reports
having passed at sea June % quantity
of wreckage from a large vessel. In the
floating mass was what was apparently
a large section of vessels deck, part
of some vessel. ii is thought that has
met with disaster All sea. The wreckage
was passed in latitude 36 degrees > min
utes and longitude 81 degrees - min
,1fa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
SLEMAN SUCCEEDS DUBOIS.
Latter Retires From Library Board
to Go to Singapore

The resignation of James T. Dubois as
a trustee of the Washington Public Lii
brary has been accepted by the District
Commissioners. and John B. Sleman, jr.,
has been appointed in his place.
The resignation was sent to Theodore
". Noyes. president OF the board of
trustees OF the Public Library, and was
forwarded by linn 10 the District Com
missioners.
'Mr. Dubois. Mr. NOyes wrote the
Commissioners, Leaves Washington to
become consul general at Singapore. and
we all regret very much to lose him from
the board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02

Insist Upon Fountain Brand Bacon.
Accept no substitute At. all leading
stores. a. 7. Schroth, 476 Center Market
je2a-ftf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
Important Furniture Auction

The sale at Sloan's. 14U7 G. ST.. tomor-
row at 10 am, embraces most everything
necessary for the complete furnishing of
homes and offices, porch furniture mir
rors, ornaments, seasonable furniture
etc. from storage warehouses; private
homes and d dealer retiring from bust
ness. Rooms cooled by electric fans An
absolute auction. Ladies invited.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
Are You Going Out of
Town This Summer ,

If you are, be sure to have The
Evening and Sunday Star follow
you. In most cases The Star will
be at the breakfast table the next
morning, and always give all Of the
latest news from Washington of the
day before. The address may be
changed as frequently as desired
by giving the old as we'll as. the
rev address. The price of The
Star by mall daily and Sunday 10
90 cents per month, In advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
Whistling Buoy Found Drifting.

4 whistling buoy drifting about in mid
ocean. sounding its melancholy warning
to mariners. was encountered by the
North German Lloyd steamship Main on
Fer latest trip from Bremen to Baltimore
The buoy was encountered June 80 IN
latitude 81 degrees Il minutes and lonpi-
tude 81 degrees II minutes The buoy
was painted white on top and was mark
ed surveying buoy. No l."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
Large Sale Furniture. Pianos. Etc.

by auction at Wescher's. 800 Pa. ave.
NV tomorrow, commencing 10 am: also
auto. several horses. surveys. runa bouts,
harness, at l. noon by order of trustee
Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
Seeks an Absolute Divorce

Proceedings for absolute divorce
have been instituted by William f. Brown
against Sarah j. Brown. they were mar
rieu May 81, 1892. and have two children
one married and one aged fifteen years
The husband seeks the custody of the
Younger child
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-02
Death of Mrs. Mollie M. knight.

Information has been received by
friends in this city of the death in Cam
den. y. J.. June Vi. OF Mrs. Mouie N
Knight, wife OF John J. Knight, formerly
OF this city. Funeral services We're held
last "Wednesday and the interment was
IN New Calndeu cemetery. at Camden.
y. j.