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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01
TO MARX DIAMOND SHOALS.
Plans for the Erection of a Great
Lighthouse

THE graveyard of the Atlantic" will soon
cease to reap its harvest of human lives
and earthly treasure IL plans received at
the Department of Commerce and Labor
today are carried into effect. THE grave
yard of the Atlantic Is better known per
haps, as the Diamond shoals, off Cape Hat
teras and the plans are for a great light
house which will send Its brilliant warning
thirty miles to sea and keep the mariners
from the death grasp of the waves at this
point The lighthouse has been designed,
and probably Will be built by Elabert &
Eells of Boston. Ten thousand mariners
and vessel owners are behind the move
ment
In accordance with the terms of q bill
passed at the last session of Congress Mr.
Eels has signified his willingness to go
ahead with the enterprise. II he Is success
full the government will pay him $3.50 600
If he fails he will be the loser.
The plans for the lighthouse have been
received by Acting Secretary Murray. and
have been forwarded to the lighthouse
board for consideration.
Mr.. Eels proposes to erect q foundation
in a steel caisson, which shall be built and
then f1oated to the point where IT Is pro-
posed to erect the lighthouse. This steel
caisson, sunk in the sand. will project thirty
feet above the water and will be filed with
cement. sand and stone On this foundation
the lighthouse will be built to a height of
200 feet, and IL is proposed to equip it with
lights than can be for thirty miles
The Eells plans will undoubtedly be ac-
cepted.
The act OF Congress provides that the
lighthouse shall be built within five years
and that before any money is paid for the
work 1t shall be in successful operation for
one year.
Government engineers have eontended for
years that II was impossible to build a
lighthouse on Diamond shoals. The shifty
character of the bottom at that point and
the heavy sea, in the opinion of experts
make the project impossible of execution
An effort was made in 1899 TO put up
station under plans designed by the light
house board A caisson was planted by
Pittsburg firm. but 1t turned over and sank
and the project had to be abandoned Mr.
Eells has patent on the device which he
will and Is confident of success
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01
Secretary Hunter Mad.
CONVEYED IN TRUST.
Mrs. Hearst's Deed for 100000 Feet
of Ground

BY deed placed on record today Mrs.
Phoebe A. Hearst conveyed a large tract
of land on Minnesota avenue. said to con-
tain about 100000 feet. to the National
Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company,
as trustee. BY the terms of the deed Ar
thur f. Randle is appointed Mrs. Hearst's
agent. and is given exclusive control Of the
sale of the property
The United States Realty Company. OF
which Mr. Randle IS president will develop
the property In conjunction with its own
holdings in the vicinity. by this acquisi-
ton. II is stated. the realty company will
control the land on both sides of Pennsyl-
yania avenue extended for about a mile
and both sides of Minnesota avenue for
nearly half a mile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01
REACHED HoARY AGE.
Wheat Lost in a Chicago Grain Eleva-
for

CHICAGO. September 1.-Hoary with
age and almost forgotten. nearly 5000
bushels OF No. spring wheat have been
unearthed in the elevators of n proml-
nent grain concern here and will be sold
at auction at the state grain inspectors
once tomorrow. For thirteen years, lack
ing a month this wheat has been hidden
until IL has attained the greatest record
ed age of any ever held in Chicago 1t
might have remained indefinitely were il
not for a rule of the state grain inspect
,ors. who assert that the surface of the
grain wears off after thirteen wears of
shifting and handling Two receipts for
the grain were issued October IS and 10,
1892
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01
TO ESTABLISH QUARANTINE.
Taking Steps to Protect the Pensacola
Naval Station.

Capt. Robert NJ. Berry. commandant of
the naval station at Pensacola, Fla, has
informed the Navy Department that there
are four cases of yellow fever In that city.
and because Of that fact he recommended
the establishment of a quarantine at the
naval station against the city and a dis
continuance of the work in the yard to the
extent rendered necessary by the quaran-
tine.
The Navy Department has approved the
recommendation and has authorized tho
commandment to restrict communication be-
tween Pensacola and the naval station as
much as possible, and also to establish
outposts to make the quarantine effective
and to prepare buildings. etc. for isoiatins
cases
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01
Progressive Brethren Elect Officers,

WINONA LAKE, Ind, September 1.-THE
national conference of the Progressive
Brethren Church is holding six days
meeting at Winona Lake. At the first bust
ness session the following officers were
elected: Moderator Rev ]. T. Gillin, New
York: vice moderator. Rev. s. ]. Harrison
Sunnyside, Wash. secretary. Rev. 7. s.
Bauman. Philadelphia: treasurer, Rev. j
NJ Tombaugh. Hagerstown, Ind assistan,
secretary. Rev. Martin Shively, Dayton
Ohio statistician, Rev. William Miller, Ash
land. Ohio.
The committee on COLOMBIA ton appointed
at the last conference made report, show
ing that a prosperous colony had been es-
tablished at Sunnysde Wash, and that
plans have been made to establish settle
ments in other parts of the west
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01
DEATH OF MRS. GAssAWAY.
For Eighteen Years Preceptress Of
Briarley Hall Seminary.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special DISPATCH TO The star.
BOYDS. Md. September Information
reached here last night of the death of
Mrs Mary A Gassaway of Poolesville, near
Boyds. at Frederick City Hospital yesterday
morning. Her remains were brought to
GAINESVILLE this morning and conveyed to
her late home, at Briarley Hall. Mrs Gas
saway was for eighteen years preceptress
of Briarley Hall Seminary at Poolesville.
Her husband and four children-Miss Laura
Gassaway. DIR. William Gassaway of WI
cemico county, Mrs. Joseph Reading of
Rockville and Mrs. Robert L. McNair of
Rockville-suryiye her. Interment will take
place Saturday in Monocacy cemetery, at
Reallsyille
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01
Mrs. Dewey Returns Flag.

A dispatch from Montgomery Ala. last
night says: By order of Mrs Mildred
Dewey, wife Of Admiral Dewey. the Smith
sonian Institution has returned the flag of
the 2Sth Alabama Regiment confederate
army. 1t has been in the institution since
the death OF Mrs. Dewey's former husband.
Gen. w. B. Hazen, in 1857
The flag was captured by the command
of General Hazen at Orchard Knob. In a
letter Mrs. Dewey says: Il feel nothing
only good viii and friendship to Admiral
Dewey and me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01
Hearing Date Extended.

RICHMOND. Va. September>1.-In the
United States circuit court here today
Judge Waddill issued an order extending
for further hearing at some later date the
writ of habeas corpus issued on motion of
Mrs. N. TyrreH at Providence. r. L., who
is seeking to secure the discharge from the
United States navy of her minor son, Wes-
ley c. Tyrrell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01
Gen. Carriers New Command.

Brig. Gen. William Fl. Carter has been re-
lieved from command of the Department
of the visayas. Philippines, and assigned 70
the Department of the Lakes. at Chicago.
The recent order to that effect was held up
until II was ascertained that Gen. Wood had
sufficiently recovered his health to resume
his duties In the Philippines Brig. Gen.
James A. Buchanan has been assigned to-
command the Department of the Visayas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01
Building Permits Issued.

Building permits were issued by Inspector
Ashford today as follows
To M. j. Keane for five three-story and
cellar brick and stone dwellings at 1927 to
1885 Yale street: architect. B. Stanley Sim
mons: builder, Honts & Weisser: estimated
cost, $25.C
To F. G. Stevens. for two-story brick
stable al 1923 10Th street northwest: archi-
tect. Frederick b. Pyle; builder. John II.
Nolan: estimated cost, $1,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01
Golf at Chicago.

Z CHICAGO, September Mrs. F. Ander--
son of Hinsdale met Miss Annfs Palmatier
of Kenosha. while Mrs. C. L. Dering of Mid
lothian was matched against Miss Ruth
Steele of Homewood today in a struggle for
the honor of meeting in the finals OF the
womens western golf championship t0urna-
merit tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01
MAJOR STRONG REPORTS.
Investigated Charges Concerning
Manufacture of Army Uniforms.

Maj. Strong of the inspector generals de-
partment, who Investigated the alleged
frauds in connection with making of the
clothing for the enlisted of the army
at the Schuylkill arsenal. near Philadelphia.
has submitted a report to Gen. Burton, in
spector general of the army. This report
has been turned over to the acting secre-
tary of war for such action as is deemed
necessary. 1t will not be made public at
present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01
Enlisted Men Retired.

BY direction of the President. the follow
ing enlisted men have been placed on tins
retired list Of the army upon their own
application:
Color Sergt. Charles d. O'Brien. 18th In
fantry, and Sergt. Joseph Engelberg. 4th
Band. Artillery Corps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01
Personal Mention.

John II. Young. clerk of the District Su-
preme Court. returned to the city hall to-
day. Mr. Young spent the month of August
at Bon Echo Inn. Lake Massanoga. On
tario. Canada.
William +. Williams, assistant clerk of
the District Supreme Court. took up his
official duties today after a months yaca-
ton spent at Ocean City, N. J.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01
Negotiations Pendin e.

1t is known, however, that the Depart
ment of Justice is in negotiation with Mr..
Beach to have him continue as special at
torney i'm the prosecution of those indicted
in connection with the cotton conspiracy. 1t
is further known that Mr.. Beach has as yet
neither accepted nor declined the offer ten
tatively made to him. and 1t is not believed
return to Washington from his contem-
plated vacation.
President Roosevelt, Attorney General
Mr.. Wilson, are understood to be exceed
ingly anxious to have Mr. Beach remain in
charge of the cotton case. He was success
full in his conduct of the postal service
scandal cases, and it is conceded, moreover,
that it would be difficult for District At
torney Baker to give the cotton cases the
attention they deserve and go on with his
other work at the same time. For that
reason 1t is proposed to have Mr.. Beach
continue with the cotton conspiracy until 1t
is disposed of by the courts.
Mr. Beach has had several conferences
with officials of the Department of Justice
but will not talk of them for publica ton.
AT the department it is admitted that nego-
tiations are in progress. but they are said
to be entirely between Mr.. Beach and At
torney General Moody.
The new district attorney sad today that
he was not in a position yet to discuss
the work of the Office or to indicate what
changes in the Office personnel IL any,
would be made. 1t is given out, however
that Mr. Ralph Gvin is to remain in his
position. 1t is believed there will be few
changes made at present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01
Mr.. BAKER IN CHARGE
Succeeds to Office of District
Attorney.
s [ M PIE CEREMONY
SUBSCRIBES TO OATH AND EN-
TIERS UPON DUTIES.
Department Of Justice Negotiating TO.
Continuance Of Mr.. Beach's Services
in Gotten Gases.

Mr.. Daniel W. Baker of Maryland this
morning succeeded Mr.. Morgan II. Beach OF
Virginia as United States attorney for the
District of Columbia. The ceremonies at
tending the transfer were simple in the eX-
IRENE. Mr.. Beach formally introducing his
successor. Mr. Baker. to Judge Ashley NJ.
Gould of the local supreme bench. who ad-
ministered the oath of office. a large gath
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01
Assigned to College Duty.

The War Department has detailed First
Lieut.. George Steunenberg. 18th Cavalry. as
professor of military science and tactics at
the University of Idaho. at Moscow, Idaho.
as the relief OF Capt. Edward r. Chrisman.
10th Infantry. who Is ordered to Join his
regiment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01

Because the management refused to per-
NIT the reader to read from an alleged an
archist newspaper, TERRA. published at
Havana. the cigarmakers in the factory Of
NJ. s. Stackefberg g. Co.. and all the em-
ployes OF the factory except the Office fierce
at Tampa, Fla. are on strike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01

CULM Prussia. September 1.-Two Lew
cases of cholera, one death and three sus-
pected cases of cholera were reported here
TODAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01
D. W. Baker.
photo by Harris-Ewing)

ering of members of the local bar and
friends of Messrs Beach and Baker were
present when the formal transfer was made
After chatting with his friends for a short
time following the ceremony and respond
ing to the expressions of regret at his de-
parture and best wishes for his future sue
cess, Mr.. Beach left the city hall and went
directly to his home. Tomorrow the former
district attorney. who is worn out as a re-
suit of his strenuous labors In connection
with the cotton conspiracy investigation,
will leave Washington for "a brief vacation.
Following the brief ceremony in the
Supreme Court chambers. Mr.. Baker went
directly to his private office and entered
without delay upon his duties as United
States attorney for the District. He said
to Star reporter this afternoon that Mr..
Beach had left everything in splendid shape
and up to date in every particular. This
morning Mr.. Baker held an informal re-
ception in his office, which was almost
filled with floral tributes from friends
and acquaiptances. Magnificent floral
offerings were received by Mr.. Baker
from the members of the local bar and
from q. d. Blackstone. W. F. Hart, Thos.
J. and Patrick J. Grogan, William Z.
Shaffer and others. To the contribution
from the members of the bar was at
tached a card bearing the following in
scription:
Renewing his friendship and assuring
him sincere wishes for success and God
speed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01

MARIENWORDER, West Prussia Sep
TENDER lone death from cholera and five
suspected cases have been discovered her,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01

Governor Warf1eid has issued his procla-
nation making September Z Labor day a
legal holiday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01
Cholera in Prussia.

DANZlG. Prussia. September 1.-Seven
new cholera cases were reported officially to
the provincial government today. four in
Nakel, on the river Netze; one at Usch
and two at Fordon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01
MONSTER RECEPTION
Greeting to President Upon
His Return.
COMMITTEE TO BE FORMED TO
PREPARE PROGRAM.
Views of District Commissioners and
Other Prominent Citizens Express
sive of Approval.

Plans are on foot for the holding of a
monster public reception for President
Roosevelt upon his return to the White
House about two weeks hence. The sTg-
gestion which appeared this morning per-
sonally appealed to Commissioner West,
who it will be remembered, inaugurated a
similar demonstration a little over two
years ago, when the President returned
from a memorable two months trip through
the west Naturally, the suggestion met
with Commissioner Vests hearuest ap-
prevail and it is evident that the same
impression made upon the mind Oh
Commissioner Macfarland. who left Wash
ington this morning on his vacation, out
who telegraphed from Baltimore that he
would suggest that President Cox of the
Board of Trade and President Oyster OF the
Business Mems Association be appointed a
committee to arrange the reception. Thls
was in line with the action contemplated
by Commissioner West and Capt. Harding,
who is the acting engineer commissioner
and who also believes that the president
return should be in the nature of popular
demonstration. No definite plans nave Deen
formulat ed but the probabilities are that
the reception will be a repetition OF the
occasion of two years ago, when the well
come was thoroughly informal, but very en-
thusastic.
parade or speechmaking, but the citizens
will be asked to assemble on Pennsylvania
avenue between 9th street and the entrance
to the White House and by their presence
indicate their apprecia ton of the Presidents
recent achievement Commissioner West
today wrote to Secretary Loeb informing
him of the general desire to tender TINS
popular welcome and expressing the nope
that the idea would be acceptable to Presi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01
Mr.. Bakers Record.

Mr.. Baker is one of the best known of
the younger members of the local bar. He
was born al Calvert College, New Windsor.
Carroll county, Nd. on October 4, 1867.
Ills father was Andrew Hull Baker. we'll
known teacher and mathematician, who
founded Calvert College. and was after
ward professor of mathematics at St.
Mary's College. At this latter institution
the newly appointed district attorney was
educated. He entered the Georgetown Law
School in 1891, and in 1892 received the de-
gree of LIN He was admitted to the bar
of the Supreme Court of the District of
Columbia October TO- 1892. In 1897 Mt. st.
Mary'S College conferred on him the degree
of AM honoris causa. He was appointed
assistant United States attorney for the
District of Columbia under District Attor
ney Henry E. Davis, but resigned a year
later to engage in the practice of his pro-
present reputation for legal ability and
sound judgment. January /, 1901. he en-
tered into partnership with Wilton ]. LAM
bert under the firm name of Lambert IL
Baker.
Mr.. Baker is a member of the law faculty
of Georgetown University, being instructor
in several important branches He succeed
ed the late Judge Jeremiah Wilson in the
chair of real estate. He is now a member
of the committee having charge of the
animation of the candidates for admission
to the bar
He today refused to discuss the matter of
the cotton-conspiracy investigation or to
say whether he or Mr.. Beach would carry
on the work ably conducted thus far by
the latter Neither would Mr.. Beach say
anything about the case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01
THE
ARNCL|FFE
PUZZLE
By GORDON HOLMES


Author of "a Mysterious Disappearance"
One of the most thrillingly in
teresting stories of mystery and
romance that has been written i'm
many years will begin i'm next
Sundays Star.
This new story, by writer who
has but recently come into promi-
nence, absorbs the attention of the
reader from the beginning and,
through the series of complications
and adventures developed i'm the
narrative, maintains the readers
interest to the end.
The story will be printed i'm
The Sunday Star during the fall
months. Every lover of good fiction
will want to read 1T. Do not miss
the first instaElment next Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01
Mr.. Warmers Endorsement.

Mr.. B. II. Warner heartily Endorsed the
proposed Homecoming greeting to President
Roosevelt.
II am sure" he said, "all the Presidents
friends and neighbors will be glad to give
him a welcome home that will be en-
phatic in its character to show the
great appreciation of his efforts In bring
ing about peace OF course, all parts of
the country have the same spirit of APP
prevail, but this is for the time being his
home city"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01
CRISIS HAS PASSED
Announcement Made in New
| Orleans Today.
DR.. w HITE T A L K s
SCIENTIFIC WORK HAS BEEN Eff
FECTIVE.
Papers to Discuss Federal Control OF
Quarantine in the
Future
DR.. WHITE T Tx s

New cases at noon since 6 pm. Thurs
day. 10.
Total to date. ,D25
Deaths. !.
Total deaths to date. 27S
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-05
ORIGIN OF THANKSGIVING.

Thanksgiving originated from the
Pilgrims, who founded Plymouth col
ony in 1920. The summer of 1921 was
so dry that it seemed as If the Pill
grims' crops would perish for want OF
rain. A day Of fasting and prayer was
therefore appointed. The Pilgrims be-
sought God to help them 1t finally
clouded over and gentle rain began
to fall Ten days of rain followed the
day of prayer and the Pilgrims were
assured of a good crop safely gathered.
The Pilgrims were so grateful for this
that they set a day on which to give
thanks. After singing and praying and
giving thanks to the Lord they held a
great feast, to which about 100 Indians
were invited At this dinner they ate
wild turkeys shot by. the colonists,
venison supplied by the Indians, and
pies which the Pilgrim mothers made
from yellow pumpkins. After this
Thanksgiving day." as the Pilgrims
named it, a feast like it was kept every
year in New England. This custom
spread from there over the whole
country until now the day is observed
in all the states of our union. The
President, who appoints the day,
chooses the last Thursday in Novem-
Der.
John E. Belgard, age 10.
R. R. No. 2, Agency, Ia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-05

JUNIOR STORIES.
THE ORIGIN OF THANKSGIVING.

In 1920 the Pilgrims left England be-
cause they could not worship God the
way they wanted 10. They sailed in
little ship called the Mayflower. com.
manded by Captain Miles Standish.
There We're just one hundred in the
ship. 1t took them three months to
cross the ocean. The landed on PIym-
outh Rock. Before they landed they
made laws and appointed John Carver
governor.
They built huts and prepared for
the hard winter. BY the next spring
more than half of them had died from
sickness, want Of food and cold, and
among them Governor Carver. They
made peace with the Indians, who
taught them how to plant corn by
placing fish in the hill.
They planted twenty, acres of corn,
six Of barley and patch of peas.
They had large crops and after har-
vest had been gathered Governor Brad
ford appointed day or rather week
of feasting, prayer and thanksgiving
He sent four men out to shoot wild
turkeys. They got plenty in four days
to last week.
They invited Chief Massasoit and
ninety of his men. This was the first
Thanksgiving.
Milre Scott, Ottumwa.
108 South Ward st.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-05
THANKSGIVING ON THE FARM.

Thanksgiving is beautiful name to
most children.
1t suggests turkey and steaming
pies and many other good things.
Country children are always busy at
something and when meal time comes
they are always ready to do Justice to
what is put before them and it is a
treat to them to have a day all to
themselves.
The day beforeThanksgiving is al
ways a busy day for everyone.
There is turkey to be roasted, pies
to be baked, wood to be brought in,
dressings and cakes to be made.
Those who are too little to help,
watch the others work, or play games
in another room, that they may not
bother those who are working.
T, When Thanksgiving day comes the
little ones are all sent out of doors if
it is clear day and their mammas
and older sisters prepare the dinner.
AS Thanksgiving is a day set apart
to think over the blessings, thing we
should do great deal of thinking this
year. The farmers should be very
thankful, indeed.
We have had good crops this year
and are not afraid of winter finding us
unprovided for, and I think this is a
great deal to be thankful for.
Mary Elizabeth Martin.