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THE WASHINGTON POST: FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1905T. BEAVERS COMING BACK To Answer Supreme Court Mandate Next Tuesday. HEAKING IN BROOKLYN TO-BAY Whether He Will Be Brought in Custody or Be Permitted to Surrender Not Je- cided--To Plead to Five Indictments in IHstrict Court--Statement by Assistant Attorney General. George W. Beavers, former head of the i i i a of salaries and allowances of the Post-omco Department, is expected to arrive in Washington next Tuesday, I accordance with the mandate of the Court of the United States.

This a was made yesterday by Assistant Attorney General Purdy, v. ho has charge of the leavers case in behalf of the Department of Justice. He stated a the programme would be' to a Beavers plead to the five indict- ppndiag against him in the criminal a of tht- Supreme Court of the District of i a bringing to a close the long-drawn-out legal tight which former postal official has waged to a i a i the charges which were against him iy the grand Jury of this jurisdiction as a result of the disc i the investigation of the Post-office Department. Date of Trial Not Fixed. i has been definitely determined upon as to the trial of Beavers and Stj.te Senator George E.

Green, of York, will be commenced. This a Assistant Attorney General Puri state.1. is i I the handf of Hon. Morgan 11. Beach, United States i tor the i i of Columbia, who, as thr- rases now stand, will have a i of i The question of i i a.

day for the trial to i i be to Mr. Beach, who i i a the case in person. Mr. Kt ic I i a to discuss the i rr a what course he i follow but it is understood a he i endeavor to an early assignment of the a aua.nst Beavers. When asked as to Beavers will bo here arrest, or perm i to appear and surrender homself I eu-ttody, Mr.

Purdy said that the a i i of government have no desire to i i a Beavers, arid that it Ib a matter of Indifference to them i h'- comes to Washington In charge of an officer of the law or merely bond to a ar i court to meet the 1i.dk on i his case to the Court of the United States. Hearing in United States Court. "Tiio a is," Mr. said, "that is charged i a criminal offense, a all tho officials of the Department of i i to have on trial, a If he found may be i and If the decides that he is i he ly go free." A hearing of the- matter has been set for i i i In the UYiited States Court In and the judge, presid- i i dispose of the question as to Beavers i be permitted to ret to i i i i i i bail or the of an ofPcer. The appt-al of a K.

i New in of his prosecution for i i In the- Post-office Department a was received in the Supreme- Court c'-' 1 i i States yesterday He has i a to the District of Columbia for i a and the District Court hav- i a a i him, he has brought the cat-e to Supreme Court. Wynne Coming to Testify. Robert Wynne. United States consul general at London, telegraphed the State a yesterday that he would're- i i i a trial ot Heavers. was 'thirst Assistant i Beavers was i of i i i of salaries, and his imp i i in tha postal frauds was due i a i INSTALLING TEE EXHIBITS.

Railway Appliance Buildings Nearly Ready for the Big Show. "Work on the, platform and band stand at the Monument grounds for use In the opening ceremonies of the Atoerlcan Raik- way Appliance Exhibition Is now well under way. The music for the opening will be furnished by the United States Engineers' Band. Exhibits are being rapidly Installed, and there is no reason to doubt that all of the booths and buildings will be completed by May 2, when work uptni them must cease. The exhibits will cover practically, if not quite, every appliance known to the modern railway.

Especial Interest is expected to be aroused among the delegates by the exhibition of switches, which, it is stated, are not used in Europe, where the hand or mechanical switches are used instead, and it is not thought that electrical switches are practical; though in general use in this country. One of the prettiest booths at night will be that of a company engaged in the a a of acetelyne gas machines and lamps. This booth is so far the most elaborately decorated, and is literally filled and covered with lamps of almost every conceivable size, shape, design, and hue. An arrangement has been made by a company which manufactures airbrakes so that by scores of pipes and connections the u.se of the airbrake may be Illustrated exactly as though it were actually in operation upon a long train of cars. INSANE NEGRO RUNS AMUCK Enters Brookland Residence Naked and Smashes Furniture.

Floyd Payne Overpowered After Hard Battle and Sent to Asylum--'Left Clothes In the Woods. VERDICT AGAINST O'EJUElf. Found Guilty on Six Counts Charging Embezzlement. A in i i a Xo. 1 yes- ti i L.

O'Brien on six i uf i i charging i i the of a $5,000 Frank A i of "not a i ag to 4 a 7 of i i i the riling of IT i in arrest of and for a I I a i "Wright fixed i ml at rtjt). i '--e i to the i in the a the a be- i i i I States A 1'. Assistant i States Att i a A AV Baker for O'Brien. The i a about three-quarters a BENEFIT CONCERT. Campanari, Kronold, Unschuld, and Kaspar ia an Interesting Programme.

The a a of singers and players, i a offered a attraction the. of St. Matthew's Church, glv- -i at the Lafayette Theater yesterday i to bo a magnet strong i i to fill the theater with a large audience. Society turned out to do its and sold programmes ajid applaud- i i a i Incidentally there must a goodly sum realized for the ch. M' a a i i i was the a i of the 1 i i 0 1 i la no for this a singer.

He was heard i manifest i by 0.11. i a i that at i was a slight hoarseness i i voice. Otherwise, a.11 the beauties of on and singing- which he possesses i such vast numbers were at his command. His selections Included numbers the opera arid some of the art songs. He was obliged to augment these i i o.nd hns auditors were not satisfied until he had given the "Toreador's Song from "Carmen." This number a to become to Campanari what Hume, Sweet Home" -was to Pattl It is greatly to riis credit that he can add a glamor to anything- so hackneyed.

Those who recall the days of the Hm- i Opera. Company, at our Academy of Music, were glad to welcome back Mme i and to find that she still has all of the sterling- qualifications which her a place tn our esteem i that i Mine Krouold's voice, however. Is i ot a colatura stprano, and consequently she was nut at all times agreeable to hear in tiie Song" a She sj-iig it i great appreciation for i beauties, but as much of the i dues nut lie i i her voice, I rlie jewels came dang i i a to being- paste. For these a nasons of Chammade's a altogether satisfactory. She i to her own in the Hoiii.

Ueir." ojid i i Fruehllng," i Mme KLronold's enunciation v-a-, a to a The a i ot Miss Unschuld to please in her play- mg ot" the I.Nzt Hungarian Rhapsody she gave by request. This ber afforded her a opportunity to dis- a her abilities, and she tirade the most ot it. Mr a a i piav a "Scenes the Czardas. He gave it benefit of a skill, but it rt i a i a to a i a of charm to i -uninteresting piece. Mrs.

a a accompanied Mm, and Mr Kaspar She is one of the best accomrM.mst.s a we had the frood to hear, her u.g for the singer being especially fine The young man--nameless on the pro- gramme--who played for Mr Campanari was a good In the accompanists were entitled to ai pretty fail- share of the afternoon's apj.Jause. Considerable excitement was caused In South (Brookland yesterday morning- when Floyd Payne, a tall negro, twenty-six years old, ran about the streets In a nude condition and finally entered a residence and smashed everything breakable within reach with a baseball bat. He was arrested by the police of the Tenth precinct, and later, being- examined by Police Surgeons Burch and "Wahl, was pronounced insane and was sent to St. Elizabeth's Asylum. Before the madman was secured he succeeded In doing- about $000 damage In the house of Capt.

Albert Stewart. Pavne was first seen by a watchman at a on the TIarewood road early yesterday TTe was speeding along at a rapid rate, having divested himself of all his clothes, and with every step he took he g-ave a ye'I. Joined by several workmen near by the watchman g-ava chase. The negro was taking long- strides and soon outstripped them. The last his pursuers saw of him he -was scrambling through some briar bushes near 'Metropolis View, on the Soldier's Home grounds.

A beating 1 a.bout the bushes with sticks and clubs the searchers gave up the hunt. About an hour late'r Payne appeared at the residence of Capt. Stewart. He ran around the house three or four times before entering. Armed with a.

baseball bat, i he is believed to have picked up on the a he walked up on the porch and with the bat smashed the window glass. Tie i the is used as a pailor, and locking the door that led to the hall, he began the work of destruction, smashing things right and left with the bat. Mirrors, bric-a-brac, clocks, and all thinss breakable -were beaten to bits. Hearing- the noise, Capt. Stewart hurried down to see what was the matter.

Seeing the man from a window, he went back to his bedroom and got his revolver. He stepped into the parlor through the i the negro had broken, and as he did so the wild man turned upon him with uplifted bat. Capt. Stewart leveled the revolver and fired. The bullet went wild and the pounced upon him.

Other members of the household were- aroused and screamed for assistance. Policemen Briarlv and Bradley, of the precinct, and several neighbors responded and Payne was overpowerd after a hard battle, tied hand and foot, and taken to the station house in a patrol wagon. At the station Payne refused to say a i about himself. He would not i the reason for his actions. He told his name and said he was from Atlanta, He is believed to have been staying in the woods around the Soldier's Home, and a search Is being made to find his clothing.

VOTE TO GO ON STRIKE. Horseshoers Demand New Scale of Hours and Wages. By a. a i vote the Journeyman Horseehoers' Union, No. 17, decided at a special meeting last night to go 011 strike next Monday morning, May 1, unless the master horseshoers agree to the ultimatum served last Tuesday fixing- a new scale of wages for the employes.

The new scale calls for an increase from $3 to $3.50 per day for nine hours' work, except on Saturday, which Is to be an. eight-hour day. The horseshoers also demand 75 cents per hour as extra pay for "overtime." This provision is to apply to done on Sundaj's and legal holidays, as well as after regular working hours. Some of the bosses, It was stated at the meeting last night, have indicated a willingness to accept the terms of the union and others have agreed to the demands. The majority of the employers, however, have refused to adopt the new scale, and It is expected that most of the horseshoers will walk out next Monday morning unless there should be a change of sentiment on the part of the employers.

The union was in session for more than three hours, discussing the proposed strike, before a vote was finally taken. President G. P. Martin presided at the meeting, which was attended by almost the entire membership of the organization. There are, It is said, about fifty horse- shoeing shops in Washington, of which about forty employ union men.

Another special meeting of the union will probably be held Monday morning. Wagon an-di Car in Collision. A two-horse team owned by Thomas Martin, and driven by Lewis Hawkins, a negro, yesterday afternoon collided i car No. 122 of the Capital Traction Company on Pennsylvania avenue, between Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth streets northwest. The car was in charge of Conductor H.

McKinger and Motorman. John Brown. The wagon was slightly damaged, and Hawkins, although thrown from his seat, escaped without injury. SIR KNIGHTS' GUESTS Philadelphia Templars Visit Columbia Commandery. Body a Mass of Sores.

Called Three Doctors but Grew Worsa. CURED BY CUTICURA FOR 75c. My little daughter was a mass of sores all over her body. Her face was eaten away, and her ears looked as if they would drop off. I callfed in three doctors, but she grew worse.

Neighbors advised Cuticura, and before I had used half of the cake of soap, and box of ointment, the sores had all healed, and my little one's skin was as clear as a new-born babe's. I would not be without Cuticura again if it cost five dollars, instead of seventy- five cents, which is ail it cost us to cure our baby, Mrs. G. J. Stcese, 701 Cobnro Akron, Ohio." RECEPTION AT EBB1TT HOUSE Programme of Entertaimn-ent Includes Trip to Mount Veinon and Shad Bake at Marshall Hall--Attend! Installation of New Officers To-night--Special Drill at Fort Myer To-morrow Mkrning.

To return a visit to the city of Philadelphia two years ag-o of the members of Columbia Commandery, No. 2, Knights Templars, of Washington, 260 members of Mary Commandery, 'No. 36, of the Quaker City, arrived last night. They were escorted from their special train to their headquartors at the Ebbitt House, anc thence to the 'Congressional Library and back again for a reception. The two commandcries have always been friendly, but ten years have passed since the last similar welcome here.

Two years aso, when the Columbia sir knights journeyed to Philadelphia, at the invitation of the Mary Ccmmandery. they were given so joyous four days' carnival that they have since been seeking an oppor- i to reciprocate. Hence the coming of the representative men and of the Philadelphia commandery. They were met at Baltimore by a committee composed of Frank H. Thomas, Klopfer, Sam Steinmetz, and Townley McKee, and escorted by them upon their arrival in Washington to the Ehbitt House, of which they have practically taken possession for the two days they will spend here.

After, the arrangement of the party at the hotel they took special trolley cars to the Congressional Library, through the corridors of -which they roamed i 9:30. Returning to the hotel, a grand reception was held in the parlors. The officers of the Columbia Commandery who received were Eminent Commander and Mrs. J. H.

Cunningham, Generalissimo and Mrs. J. H. Fenton, Caipt. Gen.

John Moyer, Senior "Warden H. W. Thomas, and Junior "Warden C. E. Baldwin.

Eminent Commander Cunningham made a few remarks of welcome, and Eminent Commander "WiU'iam Brehm, of Mary Commandery, replied. Refreshments wet-y served and dancing followed. Trip to Mount Vernon. The most i a events of the trip will come to-day. This morning- the party, joined by the knights of the Columbia Commandery, will go by trolley to Mount Vernon, where a short address will bo made by E.

Andrews. Prom there, at 11:15, they will cross by boat to Marshall Hall, where at 1 o'clock they will be treated to a planked shad dinner. Mr. Townley McKee is in charge of tha arrangements. Later in the afternoon the party will return up the river to Washington toy boat.

To-night the feature will come, when they will witness the Installation of the officers of the Columbia Com- mandery in the iballroom of the New Willard Hotel. David H. Fenton, the newly elected eminent commander, will be installed, as will the other offtceia, by- Warren Iiarue Thomas, past grand commander of the Knights Templars, of Pittsburg. In accordan.ee i the usual custom, the retiring eminent commander, J. H.

Cunningham, will toe presented with n. swprd by J. H. Small, jr. Eminent Frank H.

Thomas will present Eminent iommander B-arron, of Columbia Com- mandery of South Carolina, with honorary membership. Distinguished Templars to Attend. Among the distinguished Templars who will be present will be Grand Commander Medlary, of Maryland; Grand Master Lurt R. Glnn, Grand High Priest Henry K. Simpson, and (Deputy Grand Commander Bennett H.

Allen, of the District. William T. GaUiher will be grand master of the installation ceremonies. A section of the Marine Band and an octet under the leadership of Perry B. Turpin will Dancing- will follow the render music, eremonies.

To-morrow morning the party will visit Fort Myer, where the members -will witness a special cavalry and artillery drill, and Arlington, "where they will enjoy a drive. In the afternoon they will take a sight-seeing trip, and at 7 o'clock will leave on their special train over the Baltimore and Ohio. W. B. Matthews is chairman of the comfort committee on -the part of the Co- Commandery.

The executive committee is composed of David H. Fenton, Frank H. Thomas, Walter Klopfer, Harry F. Rlley, J. H.

Small, H. C. Easterday, Townley MoKee, W. B. Matthews, Stephen Ryder, and J.

H. Cunningham. The Visiting Philad-elphians. Those included in the Philadelphia party are the following: Mr. and Mrs.

F. S. Abbott, Mr. and Mrs. John Kean.

Mr. and Mrs. Louia E. Herring, Mrs. Sadie Campbell, Mrs.

Emma Wright, Mrs. Thomaa Holt, MTB. Prank M. Heist, Mrs. William 6.

Allen, Mr. and Mrs. 'William' A. Rhodes, Davis W. Stewart.

MiS8 Eleanor F. Stewart, Harry H. Heist, William H. Brehm. Mlsa Ada 'M.

Heist, Miss Elizabeth Brehm, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander McCune, Miss Margie MoCune, Mrs. Samuel Campbell, Mr. and IMrs William J.

Milligan, and Mrs. William Molntyre, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mclntyre, Mr. and Mrs.

Robert McNeil, Mrs. Oliver C. Price, Miss Anna Price, Mrs. James D. Burke.

Miss Lizzie Patterson, 'Mr, and Mrs. Robert Patterson. Wtl- Ham Patterson, Henry P. Mittendorf, and Mrs. Charles T.

Packer, Mrs. DeF. Bachman, Mrs. Hattie Hitter, Mrs. George Bronson, Mrs.

Robert Hayea, Mrs. E. S. McDowell, Mis. William T.

Reynolds. Miss Jeanette Diston, Miss Hattie Hopkins, Miss Edna Sawyer, Miss Lillian Jamison, Mlas Helen St. Clalr. Miss Florence Bastlan, Mlsa Jennie Parker, iMiss Eva Shetzlinc, Mrs. Clemmle Llnxlnaur, OllSord Allen, i i a McCoach, Miss Adah Pitt, Miss Clara Houghton, Miss Pansy Ottwell, Miss Edith Glass, Miss Bessie Wray, Miss Mamie "Wray, Miss L.

A. Ward, Miss Marie Raugr- non, IMies Emma Donahue, Misj Carrie Petzoidt, Mrs. John Curtis, Misa Mae Curtis, Miss Maud Barnes, illss Delia McElroy, George TV. Barnes. Qeorge Fisher, Robert Erdman, Archibald Garvin, Roy "Wllkes, James A.

Russell, Thomas Hare. Henry H. Paget, Jacob Hendricks, Wallace Dungan, V. Anderson, B. M.

Shay, Richard E. Tomlln, John Zoelis, Jacob Haines, Erwln T. Hope, Rev. I. P.

Shethaus, C. Edgar Rightor. The following are accompanied by their wives: W. Bergstresser. John B.

Ma er, Charles T. Oilden, Charles Matthews, 8. A. Clement, I. D.

Carman. R. Buehler, George Lotter, J. N. Knipe, W.

H. Janney, M. H. Brooks, A. K.

regory, B. Lloyd, W. Henderson, "3. TMsston, 'Williams, 'S. W.

Williams, J. J. D. Phillips, T. J.

Sinclair. H. S. Bastian. C.

J. Zahn, A Parker, Henry Shetzllne, J. W. Baird, J. F.

Crlstle, H. Simon, J. M. Hozlett, J. T.

Stone. L. D. Elsenhower, H. L.

Ogle, Miller Brown, J. E. Cheesman, J. T. Stauffer, R.

McCullough, C. S. Baer, P. F. Wells, H.

J. Rife. W. Ray, C. P.

Rees-e, H. D. Reese, M. S. Paschall, Paullin, W.

Lane, E. C. Attock. J. H.

Cox. J. Pitt. W. C.

Neely, O. C. Noll, W. M. Maneelr.

B. A. W. T. Weir, W.

H. Schultz Fischer, Thomas Orr, H. Baumgartner, B. Lake, G. Mills.

W. H. Grifflng, E. Wall W. M.

Connery. M. B. Parker, T. H.

Beardwood, B. Gillies, H. Paramore, J. J. Miller O.

Raugnon. J. T. Ward, O. Beck.

T. IN Donahue, L. Petzleldt. W. F.

Saunders, R. R. Haug. C. Pflaum, R.

J. Watson, W. J. Moertz, and W. A.

Witherup. PISTOL DUEL ON THE STREET. White Participants Uninjured; Negro Bystander Twice Woundeed. Birmingham, April 2 7 L. Leatherwood and A.

Denson, prominent young lawyers, engaged in a pistol duel to-day on South Twentieth street, in the retail district. Ten shots were fired, a negro drayman being wounded in the leg and neck. He will probably recover. Leatherwood is in Jail. The shooting grew out of a feud which began last a by each of the partici- DAUGHTERS Of THE ZING.

Officers of Washington Diocese -Elected at Ninth Annual Council. A quiet hour, conducted toy Rev. Charles' Buck, rector of St. Paul's Rock Creek Parish, opened the exercises yesterday morning: at the ninth annual council the Daughters of the King, Diocese of Washington, which met at the Church of the Good Shepherd. The principal business transacted was the election of officers and hearing reports from the various chapters.

The president, Mrs. A. A. Blrney, presided. There were present nearly 170 delegates and members.

Holy communion was admlnstered at the morning session by Rev. A. A. Buck after which a prayer for missions was offered by Rev. R.

O. Stetson, rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd. The council Was then organized, and roll cal showed that twenty-two of the twenty- four chapters -were represented, two delegates from each chapter. A committee on credentials was appointed, consisting of Miss Taylor, Mrs. Chase, and Mrs.

Woods. There was an adjournment at 1 p. when luncheon was served. The afternoon session, which was devoted to business, convened at 2:30 o'clock. Reports were heard from the president, the recording secretary, and the treas urer.

The council then proceeded to elect officers, the nominations being made from the floor. All of the officers were re-elected, as follows: President, Mrs. A. A. Birney; first vice president, Mrs.

G. C. P. Bratenahl; second vice president, Mrs. Charles Buck; recording secretary, Mrs.

B. K. Bauer, corresponding secretary, Miss Edith R. Trapier, and treasurer, Mrs. A.

T. Foxwell. The various chapters reported, telling principally of the visits made by their members at homes, hospitals, and upon individuals, and the charitable work done, as well as the growth of their respective chapters. A special paper was read by Mrs. Edward Roome, of St.

Stephen's Chapter, on "The Duties of a Member," and Miss Mary Ball, of the Christ Church (Georgetown) Chapter, read a paper on the continuation of the same Subject. Questions placed in the question box during the day were answered by Rev. Mr. Thomas. Tea was served at the close of the business session, and in the evening a prayer service was held, when addresses were delivered by Rev.

G. Calvert Carter and Rev. Claudius Smith. Over 300 members are now enrolled in the Daughters of the King. Mrs.

A. A. Birney, of St. Thomas' Chapter, who was re-elected president yesterday, begins her third term of office in that capacity. POLICE COUHT322.572 Gain of 44,790 Since the Census of THOUSANDS ABOVfi ESTIMATE FLOOR WALKER RODE WHEEL Joseph Meyers Held for Death of Aged Music Teacher.

Friend to Whom He Spoke of Bicycle Accident Informed Police When Reward Was Offered. Joseph Meyers, a floor-walker in a department store, was arrested by Detectives Mcls'amee and Flathers, of the Central office, yesterday, charged with knock- Ing down Prof. Otis T. Bullard at Ninth and streets northwest on April 16, and causing injuries from which he died at the Emergency Hospital. Meyers admitted that he was the tman who collided with the old musician.

He later furnished $1,000 bond and was released pending a hearing. At the coroner's inquest, held Wednps- day, the found that Prof. Bullard, who was eighty-nine years old, met hl9 death by being knocked iown by a careless bicycle rider. At the time the rider was unknown, and Maj. Sylvester offered reward of $100 for the arrest of the man.

A man supposed to be a friend of Meyers, after reading of the reward, went to police headquarters and informed the police that Meyers had told him on the ilay of the accident a he had run down the old man. The detectives went to the store and placed the floorwalker under arrest. Meyers, who appeared greatly affected by the affair, said that he had been riding a. wheel for several years and had never before figured in an accident of any kind. He stated that Bullard stepped directly in front of his wheel, and despite his ef- torts to stop the bicycle in time, he collided with him.

"I was not quick enough," Meyers said. "Seeing what had happened, 1 i and went to the assistance of Mr. Bullard and helped him all I could. I regret that I did not give him my name and address at the time. The accident was entirely unavoidable, and I am very sorry for it." Joseph Meyers is about thirty-six years old and lives at 920 street northwest.

He started from, his home on the morning of the accident at 7:30 o'clock, rode down Ninth street, and turned into street. He was riding a little in the rear of a wagon and when the vehicle slowed down Mr. Bullard ran 'between Meyers and the wagon. The front wheel of the machine struck him with, considerable force. He was taken to the Emergency Hospital, where he was treated for a fractured arm and a bruised face.

Ha was also suffering from nervous shock, Is believed to be the real cause lus death Prof. Bullard lived at 1225 Tenth street northwest, where he conducted a conservatory of music. The remains were yesterday shipped to Holliston, where they will be buried' by relatives. BOY'S BLOW BROKE MAN'S JAW. Harry Rabe Sprains His Wiist Landing on James S.

Biondi. During an altercation yesterday afternoon James S. Biondi, flfty-one years old, of 1107 Sixth street southwest, was struck on the head and jaw by Harry Rabe, sixteen years old, of 1321 Georgia avenue southeast. Biondi was treated by Dr. R.

T. Holden for a fractured Jaw a contused face. As a result of the blow he landed, Ra.be sprained his wrist. He was taken to the Emergency Hospital in the patrol wagon of the Fourth, precinct for treatment, and later was sent to the House of Detention. It Is claimed by the police of the Fourth irecinct that the trouble started over a justness dispute.

Population of the District Greater Than Authorities Had Figured On--Bulk the Increase Beyond the City limit Northwest, and Believed to Consist Largely of White Residents. The population of the District of Co lumbia, according to the police censu. just taken, is 322,572, an increase in the last eight years of 44,790. These flgursa were secured last night, when ihe laa of the enumeration books had been to taled up in the Ninth precinct, and al though all the returns have not been verified by careful inspection, it Is cer tain that the figures given will not vary from the final compilation by more than a few hundreds, if any. The return is most gratifying to thi District officials, for while they expecte; a handsome increase over the census 1897 and the Federal census of 1900, non( estimated the population at more than 316,000.

Little more than the grand tola has been figured out as yet, but It is be lieved that much of the Increase is among the whites. While all but the First and the Third precincts show an actual Increase, those In the northwest showed the greatest By far the larger growth occurred ir what Is called the "county," First Precinct the Exception. In reality, it is said that none of the precincts except the First, located in the heart of the downtown district, sufferec a loss of population. While the Third showed a decrease, it is pointed out that a large section of this precinct has been taken off since the last census and addod to the This transfer included al the territory between and streets and Fifteenth street and Rock Creek. The Second precinct was also greatly reduced in size, but the Increase in this precinct was large enough to overcome the loss.

The Eighth at the last census included the entire present Tenth precinct. The increase Is said to be almost entirely of permanent residents. In some quarters it Is pointed out that the large influx of laborers to the District on account of the railroad terminal is responsible for a portion of the Increase, buj this can hardly be true, since it is estimated that not more than 2,000 out-of- town laborers are working on the 'projects. The population by precincts is as follows: Population by Precincts. FIRST PRECINCT.

1903 11,19 3S97 12.8C. Decrease 1.66C SECOND PRECINCT. 1905 39,07: 1887 38,952 Increase THIRD PRECINCT. 33, 31,722 Decrease FOURTH PRECINCT. 1905 1897 1,340 84.62, 33,19.1 1.435 Increase FIFTH PRECINCT.

City. i County. 1906 36,487 1905 11,74,8 1887 80,302 1C97 9,44 Increase SIXTH PRECINCT. 24,007 11,07 23,727 5,863 Increase SEVENTH PRECINCT. City.

I County. 19(15 15,861 1905 1397 15.3S9ll897 Increase EIGHTH PRECINCT. 1905 42,591 1S97 41,418 Increase 1,172 NINTH PRECINCT. County. 1906 6,446 1905 City.

33,532 1U97 27,638 6,999 Increase TKNTH PRECINCT. 1905 0,443 27.712 1897 Includes In the Eighth precinct. ENGAGE-MECNT BROKEN' OFF. Notoriety Following the Jordan-Corea Engagement the Supposed! Cause. Special to The "Washington Post.

Macon, April no announcement has been made, It Is understood here that the engagement between Mrs. Hah Dunlap Jordan, of this placo, and Senor Luis C-orea, Nicaraguan Minster to the United States, has been broken, off because of notoriety which attended it. Mrs. Jordan's family have made statement, hoping the matter would simply die out. It is said the breaking off of the match due to sensational stories published regarding Senor Corea.

While these stories are said to be utterly untrue, yet the notoriety was painful to Mrs. Jordan and family. Mrs. Jordan is an heiress, having nherited a fortune from her aged hus- ja.nd. She is considered one of the most ler.utirul women in the South.

LIGHTED LAMPS AS WEAPONS. Negro Women Fight "with Flaming Missiles and Hit Policeman. Click's alley was thrown into turmoil bout midnight last night as a result of a. fight with lighted lamps, in which Jane Handy and Mary Root, both colored, were the principals. The fight took place at he Root woman's home.

1702 Click's al- ey. Policeman 'Wilson, of the Eighth precinct, arrested the two women. He was lit with one of the lamps and his cloth- ng and hands were burned. Before the officer arrived, the Handy woman had struck her husband with an ax, cutting his side. with Harfflna.

Soap. Skinhenltb (ointment) and Sklnhealtb A positive and speedy cure for every Itching, burning, scaly, bleeding, crusted, pimply and blotchy jumor. with loss of hair. clear, brtl- ilant, healthy akin a.ud pure, rich, red blood. pants reporting the other to the State Bar I eouslsta ot Hiu-fina Soap.

Association for alleged violation of Ie 8 al Sktmbealtb to kill ethics. "We Can Sell Anything: You Have, tbe akin, and SklnlieuUli Tablets, to eipel tumor eerms. All druggists Harflna Soap for the Complexion, Either on your premises or within our on salesrooms. All business commands our a peedy cure. best personal attention.

Talk with us. 1228 street. 9 caftes, O5c. STRIKE AT PANAMA. Six Policemen Badly Beaten and Engineer Barril Stoned.

Panama, April the contract Jamaicans working at the aqueduct struck to-day, alleging insufficient food as the cause. Six policemen, who were summoned by Engineer Barril to compel the men to work, were badly beaten and Barril himself was stoned. Armed policemen reestablished order and prevented a riot. To Supply Silver for Canal Zone. Carrying out Secretary Taft's project for the maintenance of parity between gold and silver in the Canal Zone, believed to be necessary during the heavy disbursements for labor soon to begin, the Canal Commission yesterday concluded an arrangement with the International Bank and three local Panama banks by the terms of which they agree to supply the commission with any silver needed at the rate of 2.1 per cent, exchange and receive government drafts on New York at a rate of not to exceed 2.3 per cent.

Five Hundred! Dollars' Damage. Box 328 was called last night for fire In a stable in the rear of T22S Twenty -fifth street, northwest, owned by Frank Rawlins and occupied by Michael Cady. The damage will amount to about $500. The cause of the fire Is unknown. Read the "Fourteenth Street Item" columns In The Post to-morrow.

They will Interest you. LANSBURGH BRO. To-day We Offer 50 Pieces Printed Silks At the lowest prices ever known for such high-grade materials. Read the items carefully. India and Pongee, 59c Grades, 29c Foulard and Liberty Silk, 79c Grades, for 59c Novelty Silks, in Louisines, Taffetas, Satins, Indias, Black Taffeta.

Japs, Pongees, lengths. 21-2 to 10 yards; from the piece, 49c and C9c. To-day, yard Louislnes, Brocades, Fancy Taffetas, Liberty Katins, Pallette de Sole, c. Lengths. 5 to 15 yards, from the piece, $1 and per yard.

IANSBURGH 420 to 426 Seventh Street. This Time If You Want a fine I A Those Being Returned from Rental Are Being Oisposed of at Tempting Brlces. StaymanCo. 1327 Street. WEATHER CONDITION'S.

T. S. Dept. of Agriculture, Weather Bureau. Washington, Thursdaj, April 27, 1905--8 p.

m. The Eastern depression has filled up considerably during the day, but still lingers off the Middle Atlantic coast. The barometer continues low In all parts of the country, and the conditions are more or less unsettled. A shallow depression overlies Minnesota end the Northwest Canadian provinces, and a second depression ia central over the i Rocky Mountain region. Light rains have fallen in the Middle and South Atlantic States; elsewhere tha weather has been fair.

The temperature changes have been unimportant. In Texas and the Southwest maximum temperatures of 90 degrees and above were recorded to-day. Summer conditions prevail generally in the South. Generally a i weather is indicated for Friday and Saturday, except that occasional showers and thunder-storms are probable In the Lower Missouri and the middle and upper portions of the Mississippi valley. Important temperature changes are not anticipated.

The winds along the New England and i Atlantic coasts will be fresh north to northwest; on the South Atlantic coast light and variable; on the Gulf coast light a'nd variable, mostly southerly on the Lower Lakes light and variable, and on the Upper Lakes fresh southerly. Steamers departing Friday for European ports will have light north to west winds and fair leather to the Grand Banks. LOCAL WEATHER REPORT. Temperature--Midnight, 61, 2 a. 60; 4 a.

60, 6 a. 60, 8 a. 62; 10 a. 67: 12 71; 2 p. 66; 4 p.

68, 6 p. 69; 8 p. 65; 10 p. 63. Maximum, 73; i i 60.

Relative humidity--8 a. 2 p. 67. Rainfall, 0.02. Hours of sunshine, 8 5.

Per cent, of possible sunshine, 65. Temperature same date last year--Maximum, 50, minimum, 47. Sun rises, 5 05; sun sets, 5:49. High tide, 3:30 a. m.

and 3 54 p. m. Low tide. 10 07 a. m.

and 10-32 p. m. TEMPERATURES 1J OTHER CITIES. Temperatures yesterday in other cities, with rain- 'all for twelve hours ended at 8 p. Ashevllle, N.

Atlanta, Ga tlantic City, N. iismarck, N. Boston, Mass Buffalo, N. ihicago, 111 Cincinnati, Ohio 3heenne, )avenport, Iowa Denver, Colo )es Moines, Iowa 3alveston. Tex i Helena, Mont ndlanapolls, Ind acksonville.

Fla City, Mo Rock, Ark rlarquette, Mich Memphis, Tenn Orleans, La Mew York. N. Morth Piatte, Nebr Omaha, ebr Ittsburg, Pa Lake City, Utah St. Louis, Mo Paul. Minn Springfield, 111 Miss Max.

66 78 64 60 66 64 70 64 68 72 72 80 84 86 60 82 84 70 74 74 70 66 74 64 70 84 Min. 60 50. 38 46 4G 56 41 64 74 34 54 66 62 26 CO 70 56 48 48 58' EO 56 54 53 m. 60 74 62 58 46 68 46 68 74 42 66 80 78 80 44 SO 73 60 64 64 64 66 Rain. a 0.00 0 00 0 06 oo 0 00 oo T.

o.oo 0 00 0 no 0 oo 0.00 T. 0 00 0 00 T. 0 00 0 00 0 PO T. 0 16 0 00 0 00 0 IS T. 0 00 0 00 0 00 0.00 WILL REMAIN IN DIXIE.

Pi Kappa Alpha Votes Not to Extend Its Territory in the North. Chattanooga, April six- eenth annual convention ot the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity came to a close last night with the election of officers for the ens'ulng- year, the selection of a meeting place for the next convention, the adop- ion of a new constitution, and a bigr banquet at one of the hotels. The next convention will be held In Richmond, Va. Several cltlea made a bid for the honor, but after a. hot fight Richmond won.

The new constitution -was drafted and adopted by the convention. The main point over which the fight was made was whether or not the a i should remain south of Mason and Diyon's line. A several hours of debate it was decided not to extend the territory. The following officers were elected: rand councillor, Hon. Floyd Hughes, Norfolk, grand princeps, A C.

ones, Chariottesville. grand chan- -ellor, J. Pike Powers, Knoxvllle, grand treasurer Robert A. i Charleson, S. grand hlstographer, J.

Graham iale, Welch. W. grand secretary, ames W. Williamson, Cullooka, grand chaplain, J. Gray McAllister, iiebmond, Va.

Peter Grogan. Credit for All Washington. Refrigerators Mattings and Go-carts The arrival of summer weather makes it necessary that you should have a good, reliable Refrigerator, and we are prepared to supply it on credit at the lowest cash price. This is the fifth season that we have sold this make of Refrigerator, and among the hundreds in use in this city not one has failed to give complete satisfaction. They are made of the best kiln-dried lumber, and packed with mineral wool.

All sizes are here --both single and double doors-and you will find one at any price you wish to pay. Credit does the buying payments arranged to suit you, weekly or monthly. Our new stock of Mattings includes the best of the Chinese and Japanese grades. fit them and tack them down free. Go-carts and Baby Carriages in the newest and handsomest patterns.

All prices--all on credit. We allow discount for cash i order or if account is closed within 30 a discount if paid within 60 days, and ii paid within 90 days. PFTFD CPOCAIVT 8'7-s 19-821-823 7th 1 Between and I Streets. "No Cream Tastes Like Fusselt's." UR PROMPT SERVICE --and complete facilities are undoubted contributors to our success, but it's the QUALITY of our Ice Cream, Ices, that has made "Fussell's" a household word in the Capital's best homes. 'Cy A trial will i i a convince YOU of the superior quality of our products.

M. T. FUSSELL, of New York 1427 New York Avenue 1513. Let us give your Piano a spring' cleaning and tuning. DROOP Stelnway and other Pianos.

925 PENNA. AVE. The Interests of the Depositor Are safeguarded in every way in this bank, and his convenience considered. We intend that every customer, whether his business be small or great, shall receive prompt and courteous attention. $4,500,000 Capital and Surplus.

Interest allowed on all a American Security and Crust Company CHARLIE'S J. President. 1405 STREET. AT Pianos I SOLID SUBSTANTIAL FLESH 1 and good Brains are made from Grape-Nuts TRIAL 10 DAYS PROVES. Players 1206 SL One Pianola, used, $100 .00 SPECIAL NOTICES.

HADOAD BROS. Announce that their sale of i a Rug.s, Carpets, Draperies, Biic-a- Brac, will positively clos; i to-morrow's selling. 1(15 Street N. W. THIS IS TO NOTIFY MY I and the i th it I have da good i a i i I i a 1 wood business to Kai a Co a i On for the liberal a a a extended to me.

and i i i a i ance of same to I am. Yours A. A JOHNSON. March 31, 39C5 COKE Is popular As a fuel for cooking Because It Is cheap, clean, and gives the very best results. "We'll supply ou coka at ver reasonable prlceb.

25 Bushels Large Coke, i 40 Bushels Large Coke, i 60 Bushelb Large Coke, i 25 Bushels Crushed Colce, 40 Bushels Crushed Coke, i 60 Bushels Crushed Coke, WASHINGTON GASLIGHT GO, 413 lOth St. N. W. 50 "0 $3 iO $3 00 50 CO MR AND A I I Jr wish i t.s to i many friends i a i a i i i pressions a i i i ed to thorn in i rc-conl bm i i THE A A Phrenology and Psychology; of 813 9th St. lg now at 1342 et.

nw. Mme. L. Macdonnall. Prof.

Notice of Stockholders' Meetlnz. "yl a a i of the I i a a i Company, a a i the laws of of i a i be held a I office of a 1310 i west, a i IX 2 i AY a 2 13W A H. M'ICEE. Secretary "King of all Whiskiej." ERWICK RY Coberth--a Reliable Roof Man. He a i roof free, and If It leils or needs nevf i or he'll do tha nocefcaary work at small cost Coberth, Practical Tinner.

Stove Exaert 812 14th St. N. W. Phone Mi 2733. Opposite Alexandria and Mt.

Vernon De 3 ar. SI.OO a targe Bortla. Shoemaker's Tennessee Whiskey. A tip-top spcclFc fc- throat and lung a i Not merely man's A Mske," a a a i Ilq. safe efflcacl jua to young or all'nfc.

Jt A bottle--and to be had only at 'Phone 2074 your order. Unquestionably the a of old Maryland Rye ever distilled like the pure flavor- mellow and eiti a fine pITZMORRIS, 7th and Pa. Ave. OMMERCIAL HOTEL Cro-wd Saw Woman Burn. Special Cable Dispatch to The Washington Post.

Madrid, A i i 27--Iurlng the a a masked procession, called El Entierro di- la Sardina, at Murcia, to-day, a motor car, dedicated to Bacchante, exploded The woman who was i goddess was burned to deatli in view of the horror-stricken crowd. The cident caused the breaking up of the proceHSlon. Unloads the Liver, Opens the Bowels, Relieves the Kidneys. SHOOMAKER ho. 1331 ESir3)l.

'Phone 1153. 1-LB. LOAVES TO THE BAHREU Cream Flour Good grocers sell It and goH houses Ivea use It, because i A A a i i a your grower'b. No consumers supplied. B.

B. EARN SHAW WHOLESALERS, llth and II st a. M. Printing that Pays! Let us do the Our prices ore right. Work a i i per'fi-ct i a a 3 McGILL A A 1107 Et The Safest and Most Reliable Household Aperient.

ONE DOSE gives IMMEDIATE RELIEF. ORDINARY DOSE, A Winegflassful Before Breakfast. The good effects of Apenta 'Water are maintained by smaller and steadily diminishing doses, repeated for successive days. Alice PaUeraon. D.

O. AVIlbur STiith. D. O. W.

T. Blog 3th and its. 'Phone M. 2ISS. OSTEOPATHY, OSTEOPATHY DR ORO UO I I I I I A I Bond Build teg, 14th and New York are.

nw. 'Phone. Main ISCS-K. Rooms 612-1C-14-15. nCTFflDATUY DR CHARLES H.

UO I CUr ft I I Rooms Si -nd 35. Hoz. Bldg lath and nw. 'Phone Main 4148. OSTFOPATHV P.

L. HODGES o. UO I CUrM I STEARNS. D. a 117 14th Pone Bldg.

'Phone. Main 2749 Always the Same. Tharp's Pure Berkeley Rye 512 St. N. W.

'Phone Main 1141. SpecUl Private Delivery..