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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-29
Funeral of T. Felix Semmes.

Funeral services over the remains of T.
Felix Semmes who died at his home, 40
10Th street, last Thursday morning, were
held at o'clock this morning at ST. Pat
rick's Catholic Church. 10th and G streets
Rev. Father T. E. McGuigan, assistant pas
tor of the church. conducted mass. The in
terment was in Mount Olivet cemetery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-29
Repairs to Quarry Road.

Quarry road from the intersection of Co.
lumbia road to the Geological Park will be
repaired in the near future. Gravel will be
used in the work. the District Commission
ers having yesterday ordered that the work
be done. Maj. Biddle, the Engineer Com
missioner. has stated that the work will
cost in the neighborhood of $780,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-29
Commissioner West DELAYED.

1t was announced this morning at the
office of the District Commissioners that
Commissioner West will probably not arrive
in the city until Monday. 1t was expected
at the District building that the Commits
sioner would arrive in the city today, but
yesterday cablegram was received, stating
that the slip had been detained at Vera
Cruz, Mexico, on account of the severe
storm raging on the gulf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-29
Conduct Created a Sensation.

The reports of the conduct of the jap
anese officers of the Anagawa in deserving
the Mongolia has created sensation here,
the vessel upon her arrivai at this port
having reported that she tried to pull
off the Mongolia until her coal supply gave
out. Those aboard the stranded liner, how
ever, declared that the Anagawa never had
a line fast to the Mongolia. The Mongolia
has been docked alongside the Manchuria.
Capt. Hanabusa of the Anagawa said last
night that he was surprised that Capt.
When he arrived at Midway he conveyed
to the officers of the Mongolia a willing
ness to help and made elaborate arrange
ments to do so. His only hawser parted,
but he went as close as he dared and as
certained that the Mongolia's passengers
were safe. He also learned that steamers
were coming to aid the stranded vessel.
The Anagawa was out of COAL and 1t was
impossible to approach close enough to ac-
cept Capt. Porters offer Of coal. Capt.
Hanabusa said that he was unable to re-
main near the ship without endangering
the AnagaWa.
Referring to the report that Purser Rem
ME was put off his vessel, Capt. Hanabusa
said that it was evidently due to a misun-
derstandng of the language used. No
soundings were made, he said. except to
ascertain how near it was possible to APP
proach the Mongolia.
The Mongolias passengers are staying
aboard. Some of them will take the Ala
media Monday for San Francisco.
Efforts to float the transport Sheridan
have thus far been failures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-29
Seabord Conductors Satisfied.

From the office of General Superintendent
Hix of the Seaboard Air Line Railway in
norfolk yesterday II was said that sat
isfactory settlement had been reached with
the conductors of the system. who had
made demands for increased pay The ac-
tual increase of wages to be received by
the conductors will not be known until
computation has been made under the
agreement for two miles" overtime in
crease. Superintendent Hix said he had
heard of no demands for Increased wages
by either the trainmen or carmen of tho
Seaboard Air Line and said there was
nothing In this. so far he knew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-29

The members of the Philadelphia coal
exchange who have been visiting James,
town Island and the site Of the jamestown
exposition returned-to this city from Old
Point yesterday on the Norfolk line steamer.
The party numbered 135 and included many
ladies. They left In the afternoon for Phil
adelphia. .-.---.-,.=- $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-29

A coal cart belonging to Iocraft e.
Company was struck by street car this
morning while on the crossing at I'd and
d streets. The collision resulted in tho
breaking of window of the car but no.
body was in iured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-29

Dr. H. II. Hawxhurst of Massachusetts
avenue with his family will return tonigh
from his summer vacation. spent in hi
cottage home at Madison, Conn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-29
WITHHELD ASSISTANCE
JAPANESE OFFICERS OF ANA
GAWA BITTERLY CRITICISED.

HONOLULU, September 29.-The officers
of the Mongolia bitterly criticise the officers
Of the Japanese training ship Anagawa for
their refusal to assist the Mongolia at Mid
way when assistance was badly needed.
The Mongolias officers say that when Pur-
ser Rennie went aboard the japanese vessel
to plead for help he was ordered off. The
officers Of the Mongolia declare that If the
Anagawa had given assistance the stranded
steamer could easily have pulled of the
reef, but the japanese refused any assist
ance, stating that they had not enough
coal. Capt. Porter it Is said, offered them
the coal which he was throwing overheard
to tighten the Mongolia.
The Japanese also refused, 1t is said, to
sell or loan any of the launches from the
Anagawa, although the Mongolia's position
at the time was regarded as extremely per-
ilous.
According to the Mongolia's officers the
Anagawa spent her time at Midway in
making soundings around the islands with
out even asking permission from the Amer
leans. Capt Porter Of the Mongolia de-
clines to deny or affirm these reports, and
refuses to make any statement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-29

Mrs Samuel Mattingly and Miss Wini
fred Mattingly have returned from Atlantic
City, where they spent the present month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Barker Hines an
nounce the engagement of their daughter
Alberta to Mr.. William Francis Sauter. The
wedding will take place in the early part
of October.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-29

Mr. and Mrs Elias Raft and son, Herold
Levi, are at their new home, the Savoy,
18th and Girard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-29

Capt. Lentze, commandant of the navy
yard, gave a breakfast today in honor OF
Rear Admiral Cali and other officers of the
Italian cruiser FieramoSca.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-29

Capt. George B. Pond, Goth Infantry, and
Mrs Pond, who were married at Steuben-
VILE Ohio on the 25th instant. are making
a short visit to Capt Ponds parents. Col
and Mrs George E. Pond, at the Cairo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-29

SOHNAR In sad but loving remembrance OF our
dear daughter and sister. NELLIE RICHARD
son SOHMAR. who died one year ago today
September %. 1905.
RY THE FAMILY.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
DOESN'T KNOW HIS AGE
BUT TOO OLD TO WORK
Homeless and Hungry Old Colored Man
Driven to Apply TO the Police for
Something to Eat.

An old coIored man walked into the
Fourth precinct police station last night
and told Policeman j. B. Ais that he
wanted 20 be sent 20 the W0rkhOuss TO-
an indefinite period.
Il am so old that 7 cannot work
have no home. and for several day. 1
have had nothing 20 eat" he told the
officer. He gave his name to the desk
sergeant as Nelson Thomas. and said he
was SO old that he didn't know his exact
a~e
He was charged technically with vag-
TanCy when arTaiEued TN Police Court
this morning When Judge O'Neal heard
hts story he sent him TO the WOTkh1use,
with the recommendation that as soon
as the proper papers could be made out
he De committed 20 the afmshcuSe
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
CHILDREN ON OUTING
At LUNA PARK TODAY
Fourth Of the Summer Series Is Largely
Attended by the Stay-at-
Homes.

The fourth Of the series of outings for
school children Is being held at Luna
Park today.
Early this morning the lit-le stay-at-
homes crowded into the cars Of the
Washington. Alexandria. sri Mt Yer
non Railway Company. Special cars
had been provided by Superintendent
CoIvIn for the accommodation of the
youngsters. Several Of the more en-
thusiastIc ones took advantage OF the
work train. which pulls out At o'clock
every morning and were at the park
gates long before the WatChmen had de-
parted.
The day is being spent by the little
ones in the enjoyment Of the free rides
furnished by Manager GIL. "ud I'm TAX
ing advantage OF the big picnic groves
for the eating OF their lunches.
Most OF the school chHdTen were &C
cOmpanied by their parents or friends
who are looking after their welfare
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
GRANTS STAY OF ACTION
IN CASE OF JOHNSON

Major Sylvester yesterday evening
asked the District Commissioners to
hold in allegiance their approval OF the
findings Of the Police Trial Board IN the
case Of Private G. v. Johnson until the
case Of the latter can be further inves-
,igated. The Commissioners have COM
piled with Major Sylvester's request,
and a stay OF action is granted.
Johnson. il is said, has friends who
want TO show that the policeman's lit
erary proclivities did not retard his du..
ties as an officer.
According TO the action Of the board
early during the week removal from
the force" was the recommendation SUBJ
mitted TO the Commissioners. Johnson,
the only man on the department rolls
who has ever tried 10 mix Journalism
and police work. is stiu hoping for a
chance
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
WILL OF VAN RlSWlCK
IS OFFERED FOR PROABTE

The viii Of Leander Van Riswick. who
died August IL, has been offered for
probate. The document IS dated Jan
uary % last. and by 1T the testat0r
leaves 10 his wife, Mary Van RisUlct,
his restaurant business. az us First
street and the income from the remain
der of his estate.
Attorney Wilton ]. Lambert IS named
as trustee for the estate and is directed
after the death of the widow Of the
testatOr 20 sell the real estate and 20
divide the proceeds one-half 20 olivia
Van Riswick and the remainder equally
between William Van RisWiclt his son,
and Grace kilimou. his granddaughter.
The estate IS estimated 10 be worth
between S45.O0) and $50 O60
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
Make Every Dollar of Your Surplus

Money earn interest Open an account
with banking dept. of Union Trust Co.,
1914 + st. 90 interest on all accounts.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
CAUGHT BY ELEVATOR,
HAD NARROW ESCAPE

Samuel Reynolds. Colored. thirty-six
years Of age, barely escaped being
crushed to death, because CT the sudden
starting OF an elevator at the gas works
yesterday evening, and came out of tho
accident with only a n asLed foot When
Reynolds foot caught in the elevator
he was pinioned good and fast Several
worSu.en extricated him from his peril
He was sent 90 the Emergency Hospital
for treatment, and later was permitted
TO 90 to his home.
Your Druggists Sells the Velvet Kind.
c. g. s. Pure Cream Ice Cream. Try II.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18

$500 HaTpers Ferry and Martinsburg;
Sl.35 Berkeley Springs. 50 90 Cumberland
and Return. August IS. Leave Baltimore
< Ohio station, sos a. m Returning leave
Cumberland g. Berkeley Springs T. Mar
tinsburg s. and Harpers Ferry $40 p. m.
came day Delightful opportunity 10
spend Sunday IN mountains.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
Baltimore and Return, sI.as, Baltimore

-4 '---s r-'@95 O0Ae44tAOLe
* Ohio r. r Every Saturday and Sun
day All trains both ways. both days.
except Royal Limited
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
CHARGE WILL BE
THAT OF PIRACY
Twelve japanese Seal POach-
erS in Alaskan Waters
Face Serious Charge.
MEN MAY BE EXECUTED
U. S. Government VIII Make Examples
Of The Prisoners TO Prevent
Further Trespassing.

SEATTLE. Wash. Aug. 1S.-Twelve
japanese pirates, captured by American
guards at the ST, Paul Island seal rOok-
cries on July Il, may BE executed at
Juneau for the crime of piracy. The
men have been bound over 90 await the
action of the Federal srand jury. Al
though The present charge against them
is merely killing seals uulawfully and
entering a United States reservation
without permission. The charge. it IS
stated. viii be changed to piracy which
is punishable by death.
Guilt of Piracy
That the twelve captives were guilty
OF piracy is the statement OF Edward
w. Sims, solicitor for the Department or
Commerce and Labor who arrived at
the St Paul fur seal rookerics two days
after the piraucaI raid 10y The japanese.
Sims came 10 Seattle yesterday on
the steamer jefferson. soon after he
LEFT for San Francisco, where he eX-
poets to meet Secretary Metcalf.
Speaking OF the shooting at tLe TOOK
cries Sims said:
surrender, but instead they Jumped into
their boat and started 20 pun on shore
at q rapid rate, one shot uL warning
was fired but the japanese continued 90
get away. Then the guards urcd 20 XII.
Two OF the Japs were killed outright,
ana one was injured. The boat dritted
TO shore and the wounded man was
cared for.
Surprised Five Boats.
THE same afternoon a party OF hc-
teen guards surprised five boats hlied
with raiders. The men started 10 row
away. carrying their pIuuder with them.
when the guards fired killing three out
rfrhr One fell dead ia the boat, another
was seen 10 float away iu the surLr ana
a third was thrown overheard from the
schooner Twelve raiders were captured.
The Sch0ouers then weighed anchor and
got away. ] viii make LuA report 10
The department
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
Thinks Problem Solved.
Defects in Construction.

In the first place the box kite is hraced
In q horizontal and vertical direction,
so that cross supports have 10 be intro
dUced into the frame, which increase
the weight without adding 10 the flying
power and at the same time operate as
an obstacle 90 the wind, IN the second
place the box Kite type of alrshlp has
a serious defect in that the weight iu-
creases with the cube as rapidly as does
the lifting power with the square, so
that the lighter the kite the less Il will
lift In proportion
In view OF these discoveries Prof. Bell
was led 10 construct a kite the frame OF
which forms a triangle. A great num-
ber of these kites can be combined and
form the lifting power Of the machine.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
Great Kite, in Form of
Triangle, VIII Sail From
Country Home.

GLACE BAY. \. s. Aug. 1S-Prof
Alexander Graham Bell has completed
the airsh.p by which he hopes to solve
the problem OF aerial navigation. The
trial trip OF his new aircraft will be
made this afternoon. The start viii be
from Benn Breagh. the country home OF
the inventor OF the telephone. which is
ten miles from the little village Of Brad
dock and many miles from a railroad.
Thinks Problem Solved.
For six years Prof. Bell has been
student of the problem Of aerial uayIga-
ton, and he Is confident that he has AZ
last found the key 10 success in this line,
as ne did In the telephone Prof Bells
hope is built upon the motor with which
his aerial car is equipped He has al
ways cortended that the lack Of "a light
motor with sufficient power was the only
obstacle In the way of Jhe flying ma
chime.
In his experiments Prof Bell has elm
mated the balloon entirely from Consid-
GRAFTON. and has devoted his energies 10
experiments with kite structures. Unlike
other kite machines, Prof. Bells product
Is triangular ia shape Early in his
Investigations Prof Bell was convinced
thar all box kite flying machines are
defective iu two ways.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
KCltuCky'S
Famous
Bandit Chief
Again in the
Tolls OF the
Law

The capture Of Frank
Ball, after a two weeks bat
tie against overwhelming
odds in the mountains of Vir-
ginia, will probably prove
the final chapter in the
blood-stained history Of a
thoroughly organized gang
Of desperadoes.
Like the outlaws Of old,
hey maintained an eyrie in
6he. clouds from which they
would sally forth to plunder
passing travellers. But when
their leader shot from am
bush a member Of a well
known secret society, he
preCipitated a relentless war
that eventually broke up his
gang and now lands him In
a prison cell TO serve a life
sentence.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
RAILROADS. OFFICIALS
MUST BE RESPECTED
Direction to Railway Mail Clerks Fol-
lows Publication Of Certain Iniu-
diCious Criticisms.

AS the result OF the publication OF Ger
tain criticisms made by employees Of the
Railway Mall Service, Second Assistant
Postmaster General ShaHenberger has
issued an order that officials and en-
ployes Of the railway, postal service
must treat officials of the railroad and
other carrying companies with respect
as well as their superior onicers IN the
postal service.
The furnishing TO newspapers infor-
nation or criticism OF railroad officials
on matters of administration Of the pos
tai service. or discussing such subjects
IN a way 70 reflect on railroad officiaIs
who are identified with postal service
VIII be considered a grave onense and
may possibly subject the offending pos
tai official or employe to dismissal ANY
criticism, Information or complaint
about the postal service or matters per
tanning TO the safety and comfort Of the
employees must De forwarded to she de
parment through the proper officers.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-09
ROOSTER RAISED BY A CAT.
Catches IA Mouse and Eats IL, and
Is Promoted to Housework.
Prom the New YORK Sun


Ed McCarter. the well-known agricul-
turist, of Sheepshead Bay. stopped in our
Office yesterday TO hand the editor a late
feat OF Henry D. Thorcau, his mouse-cat-
ing rooster. Ed says his rooster is the
only mouse-eating fowl in captivity. and
a hurried investigator OF chicken coops
in The Bronx, Ulm@- Park, Manhattan
Flushing and othei parts Of our thriving
town seems to bear testimony 70 the truth
Of Eds statement
I call in the interest Of science, an
nounced Ed. Just after luncheon to-day
was out in the yard raking up the
straw berry bed when all Of a sudden
Henry u. Thoreau made d quick run
across the yard in the direction Of Canar-
sic. Sprinung ahead Of the rooster was
a mouse
He thinks it's a cockroach.' said
10 myself
He sure does. I replied, and when he
catches up with it he'll see his mistake,
and turn his thoughts TO other things
But over along the fence under some
dahlia stalks. what do you think hap
pened? Henry d. Thoreau made a fast
slam with his beak at the mouse, and the
mouse took the count. Then Henry be
gan to swallow his kill First he dragged
the mouse out from under the dahiias,
and bracing his feet for a supreme effort
threw his head back, shut his eyes. and
tried to gulp the mouse down Three
times he tried and then dropped the lit
tie animal and sank down 10 rest. one
big effort now followed. and this time
the mouse disappeared in the ROSTERS
throat-all except three-eighths Of an
inch Of the mouse's tall But with one
more swallow the last Of the tail disap-
peared.
IF / had time this afternoon" contin-
ued Mr McCarter, I'd hustle 20 the
Grand Central and take q train some
place to find Ernest Thompson Seton or
John Burroughs and give them the facts
as I have told them here. But / stopped
so long in a cafe over IN Broadway on
my way up here that it's too late now.
once YOU had a story in your paper
about one of my cats taking a fOndness
10 q newly-hatched chick and raising It.
That chick was Henry D. Thoreau May
be Henry learned the trick in his early
boyhood from his foster mother, eh?
We're going 10 keep the rooster in the
house now and let him kill and eat mice
to his hearts content
Before Ed departed he paid his sub
scription for his paper and said the family
couldn't begin the day without It. Call
again, Ed, whenever you are in our
f,,fIrf
The Washington herald., 1906-12-09
Conscience Busy.

The other day a stranger thus ad-
dressed passenger near railway sta
ton in a provincial town;
You win excuse me. sir, but isn't
this
The passenger. without waiting for the
other TO finish, responded:
Your umbrella? Well, I presume IL is.
sir. You will allow me 10 explain that l
picked it up on coming out of the train
just now. l have great pleasure in re-
storing it to the rightful owner"
The stranger expressed his thanks. and
quickly made of
A few minutes later the same stranger.
with a brand new umbrella tucked care
fully under his arm, asked another in
dividual the same question he had in
tended TO ask the man who handed him
the umbrella
You Will excuse me, sir, but isn't this
the nearest way TO Albert square? ?"-
Smiths Weekly.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-09
Good Enough for Louis.

From Chatfeld Taylor 'Aioliere.'
The officials of the privy chamber it
appears. showed plainly that il an
noyed them to be obliged TO eat at the
same table with Moliere; so Louis,
hearing Of their rudeness, said 10 the
actor during the petit-lever:
7 hear you are badly entertained,
VI. de Moliere. and that my people don't
find you good enough 10 eat with them.
Perhaps you are hungry. Sit down
here and try my en- cas- de mutt. "a
provision made in the evening in case
the royal appetite should suddenly
require satisfaction during the night.
Then cutting a chicken, and ordering
Moliere to be seated, the king helped
him to a wing, took one himself. and
gave orders that the most favored per-
sonages Of the court be admitted.
You see, I am making Moliere eat
something" said Louis. for my Wallets
de chambre don't find him good enough
company for them"
The Washington herald., 1906-12-09
SELECTIONS OF HUMOR
FROM ACROSS THE SEAS.
DON'T ReIfeNe IL.

It was the year 1895. There had been
many changes. Among other things. tne
duties Of policemen had been undertaken
by members Of the fair sex.
After a desperate struggle one of these
brave ladies had arrested two thieves
single-handed.
Don't resist she hissed: IF YOU do.
! shall shoot
There was an omiuOus click.
Don't shoot, lady" said one OF the ruf-
fans suavely. we won't resist; but
just wanted 90 tell yer that during the
chase yer hairs got all untidy. an yer
helmet amt on straight
The lady flushed with embarrassment.
Gracious she exclaimed. Where is
there a mirror / could never think Of go
ing along the road like this. Wait here
until l return"
And the thieves slipped of in the shad-
ows while their captor went to find
mirrOT.-Smith's Weekly.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-09
Getting Full Value for Idols.

From the New York Sun.
I hope I'm never called ON again to ad-
just the loss on a busted Chinese joss. s"
said an insurance man who has just come
back from San Francisco. While my
company had pretty fair luck in the earth
quake and fire we did have joss house
on the list, with about hundred assorted
sizes of gods in it, every one of them In
sured TO the limit This joss house went
down fat as pancake. and there wasn't a
whole limb left on any of the gods. We've
finally made settlement. but you can
bet your life the Cinnamon are getting a
whole lot nearer their own valuation Of
the gods than mine, for the simple rea-
son that we want to continue doing busi-
ness with the Chinese joss houses"
The Washington herald., 1906-12-09
In a Few Words.

II was club for business girls, and at
one Of the evening meetings an address
was given by a welI-known lady, in whom
commercial and literary ability was ad-
mirably balanced.
Tell US, in a few words. how To be
successful said one OF the girls, after
the speech was finished.
TO attain success, said the lady, "an
We women have TO do is TO make as much
a business Of our own business as We
do Of the things that are none Of our
business. Smiles.