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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
BACKWARD
in WAR BALLOON S
While France Has Led and Ger
many Followed, Island En-
pire is Still Inactive.
BADE.N-POWELL'S VIEWS

LONDON, Aug. 10.
IL war were to occur in the near
future between Britain and another powe.
should we be found wanting, and, con-
sequently handicapped. in the matter of
arships?" Such was the question put to
Major B. Il. S. Baden- Powell the we'll
known aeronaut, yesterday.
France" said Major Baden-Powell
has made great Roadway; Germany has
now shot suddenly forward; but England
will not be left behind. The authorities
are keeping their eyes open to all new
developments, and though l would not
civulge any information of n technical
character, / think 1 may state that cx-
periments have been attended with good
results"
Major Baden-Powell, however. reluct-
antly, admitted that the English experts
had gained no practical experience. IN
tteir quarters at Aldershot they have
plans and models in abundance; but never
cnce has military airship been sailed in
England. France, on the other hand. al
| ready possesses two which have proved
successful, ann it is stated that five more
are ON order. From these the French
army would receive invaluable assistance
| In the event of war. In England the lack
| Of funds for experiments is the great
| handicap.
las to the utility of these for com5a-
tive purposes, however," continued Major
lSaden-Powell, II am rather dubious. For
scouting purposes they should prove of
inestimable service in procuring informa-
ton as to the disposition of the enemy !;
force. But the limited amount of ammunI-
| uon which they can carry will render
them almost useless as war machines.
| Dropping a chance bomb into the middle
| of fort will do little harm. 1t would pe
extremely difficult for them to hit gun.
In the chance of war during the next
| year or two the presence of airshlps
would mean nothing very revolutionary,
but before ten years are passed 1nany
rev inventions will doubtless have made
them an important factor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
'WOMAN.L OSES 100000
IN ROBBERY ON TRAIN.
Thief Enters Window OF Com
partnlent Where She Slept
and trerrorizes Her.
GRABS BAG AND QUITS
:, PETERSBURG. Aug


The Odessa railway police are searching
for the author of robbery of $e0oooo
which has taken place on the Kharkov-
Odessa line near Lubotin.
Nine. Dobrinow, a rich landowner, left
Kharkov by the evening train. intending
TO go abroad she was the only occupant
of the compartment. and she placed bag
containing 100000 worth. of scrip. money
and jewels under her pillow before going
TO sleep. 1t was very hot in the train.
and she consequently left the window
open. soon afterward she saw man
covered with SCOT entering through the
window of her compartment.
The man stretched out his arm toward
the bag, which she In her fright held In
her hand, saying. do not resist, or else
1t will be the worse for YOU" She let 1t
go, ard the robber seized the bag nno
swiftly Jumped out of the window.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
.HANDCUFFED EDITOR
IN COURT AS WITNESS
Much Indignation Created in
Germany by Indignitics Put
Upon Newspaper Man.
BERLIN. Aug. 10.

Much indignation has been caused
throughout the country by the treatment
lneted out to Herr Wicky. editor of the
Socialist yolltszeitun5 in Muehauser
Herr Wicky was insjail undergoing sem
tcncc Of seven days Imprisonment for M
Sitting the authorities Only six hours or
his sentence were uneNplred, when he was
informed he had to appear III court rs u
witness against n man named Gandner
who WAS alleged to have defiauded to the
extent Of so marks,
Before Herr Wicky left his cell he was
handculfed, and In this condition appeared
before the court 10 give his evidence,
When he protested. the jailer informed
him he was only acting according to his
written Instructions.
Such tactless and unnecessary severity
could only be extended to socialists, and
1t will doubtless Nave the effect of largely
increasing the number OF socialists. IN
Muelhauscn and vicinity
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
NEW TENOR DISCOVERED.
Young Waiter, in Berlin Found to
Possess Great Vocal Ability

BERLIN, Aug. 1o,--A 21-year-old wait
er named Charles Stubenvol. who has
been earning precarious living in an
obscure cafe, is declared to be a tenor
of great promise.
He was discovered by Frau Schneegraf,
the Well-known prinla donna attached to
the Royal Opera House at Munich, who
heard him sing by chance.
Frau Schneegraf is now paying for
Stubenvoll's musical education, and pre-
diets that he vii! become great operate
star.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
EKIN no PA..Is MoIoR RACE-A RUN OF 10000 -AIlIEs


m 8" ss
H. 7 s 200 u ssiRS tHhss
y Isl sS Ss 5 4S$ & $ E
H&Hk 5 SSs rSaSn 5hsa 'sShns,E
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
Fire Brigade Disbnnded

LONDON, Aug. lo.--'rhe Ilelston fire
brigade has been disbanded. because OF
tie heavy premiums demanded for the
.liremeL by insurance companies under
the new compensation act.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
Ruined by Politics.

E SOUTHAMPTON, Aug. 1o.--DabbIns In
politics and consequent neglect OF bust
ness was given as one of the reasons for
his failure by Yarmouth news agent OF
socaiistic views, who was formerly
member OF the Board of. Guardians.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
Examined in London.

The duke OF Newcastle, Lord Halifax,
Lord Hugh Cecil, Earl and Countess
Brownlow, the American ambassador;
Rev. r. j. Campbell, Sir w. Crookes, and
many members of the Established
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23
Anacostia and Vicinity.

Rev. Hiram NJ. Geren, pastor of the Ana
costa Baptist Church, whose vacation has
been spent at his fathers home in Charles
ton. Tenn, has returned to Anacostia and
will officiate today at the services in his
church.
Joseph H. Swami, Elmer L. Hanback, and
Frank Chnn, who have been employees OF
the Government Hospital for the Insane for
several years each, have been appointed
privates in the fire department of the Dis
trict
Henry A Griswold has sold a dwelling at
Spring and Grant streets to G. Watson
Isaac, and Warren Tolson has sold to
Frank NJ Finotti house and several lots
at Spring street and Morris road.
The bay horse known to the Anacostia
patrol drivers as Prince, which was bitten
in his stall recently by his stable mate,
called Joe, about seven inches of the
tongue Of the former animal being ampu-
tated, has almost completely recovered
from the injury and is being used in light
work at No. police station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23
TO HOLD LAWN FETE.
Event Arranged by Members Of Local
Organizations

Plans are being arranged for the holding
of lawn fete, with old-fashioned picnic
features, July ,, 3, and ), on the Barber
estate, 14th street and Florida avenue, in
which several societies will participate.
The proceeds will be devoted to the relief
funds of the organizations, which include
U. S. Grant Circle, Ladies of the G.. A. r.
Esther Rebecca Lodge, No. 5. and Martha
Washington Lodge, No. 3. l. o. o. F.. Cir
cles 3 and of Calvary NJ. E. Church; the
VS. of the w. c. T. U. Is crcles). Mary A.
Babcock Auxiliary, No. 1, United Spanish
War Veterans; Sheridan Corps. W. r. c.;
the Lineal Society OF the Spanish War. and
Mrs. Allyn X. Capron for the Rough Rid
ers' monument fund. Miss Harriet Haw-
ley for the management has extended invi-
taions to other organizations to participate
in the affair
1t Is proposed to have number of amuse-
ment features and on July there will be a
patriotic celebration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23
TO AVERT STRIKE.
Effort Aimed at Organized Labor and
Telegraph Companies.

In an effort to avert a strike of the
telegraphers, it is said both Samuel Com
pers, president of the American Federation
Of Labor, and w. w. Beattie, vice presi-
dent Of the Commercial Telegraphers'
Union, have wired to the officials of both
organized labor and the big telegraph COM
panies. The statement was made last night
that Mr.. Gompers urged an abandonment
of the strike plans, which he said would
be calamitous in the face of President
Cfowry's peaceable letter given out in New
York
The Chicago union officials had much
difficulty during the day in maintaining
discipline among the operators In the offices
there, it is said
II have sent notice to every Office In Chi
cago where a number of operators are em-
ployed urging the men not to leave ..leir
keys" said Secretary Russell.
Vice President Beattie is said to have
sent a telegram to l.. J. Male, vice presi-
dent and general manager of the Postal
Telegraph Company, New York. urging
him from a humanitarian standpoint to
consider favorably the eight-hour day."
Mr.. Beattie, in his message, declared that
the employees of the Washington office feel
that to be compelled to work nine and a.
half hours during the heated season is a
most trying ordeal. He also telegraphed
President Small of the Photographers Union:
The sentiment at Washington is intense
against any compromise, especially the
eight-hour day."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23
Meeting Of Bows Club.

The Boys Club of the Emmanuel Baptist
Sunday school held one of the most in
teresting meetings in its history last We'd
nesday evening at the church, corner of
Columbia road and 10th street
After the business was disposed of fhe pas
tor, Rev. George E. Whitehouse, made an
address. An hour was spent in social in
tercourse. Refreshments were served.
Among the members present were Ora
ham Hodges, Herbert Broderick, Harry C.
Gates. Morrell l.. Ilsley, r. Kenneth Mof-
felt, Knighton Meade, Joseph Chapline
Irving Bryant, Albert r. Gates, Guy Ward
Lloyd E. Ettenger, Brandon Munroe, Spen-
Ger Gary. WHY'S H. Brown, Francis N.
Ward and Ascom ]. Bowers.
The invited guests were Rev. Mr. White
house, K. l.. llsley and Charles ]. Gates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23
WILL TAKE A DAY OFF.
Royal Arcanum Members of District
and Alexandria to Celebrate.


The members Of the Royal Arcanum of
this city and Alexandria, Va, are petition
ing the weather man for a perfect day
Tuesday next, June %, to enable them to
enjoy the many events scheduled for the
celebration Of Arcanum day at Luna Park.
The various committees of the grand coun-
Gil and the. regents association of the Or
der held their final meeting during the
week and an attractive program of sports,
rifle contests between teams representing
the councils of Alexandria and of this city,
tug of war. hurdle races, sack races, 100
yard dash and other sports has been ar
ranged.
DR.. Thomas Calver will provide the en-
tertainment for the little people. Prizes
will be awarded for each event and the little
people are looking forward to the day with
pleasure.
The event of the evening will be the ad-
dress of Mr.. James B. Blanks of Peters,
burg, Va, grand secretary of the Royal
Arcanum of the state of Virginia. Mr..
Blanks was for many years member of
the Supreme Council of the Royal Area
mum, the governing body of that order, and
served on many important committees.
Grand Regent Chase and the various
committees that have been designated to
assist him will put forth every effort to en-
terrain the guests
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23
Funeral of George n. Mettler.

FUNERAL services over the remains of
George H. Mettler, who died at his home
IL oih street northeast, Tuesday morning,
were held at his late residence Wednesday
evening at T:@0 o'clock, Rev. r. w. Johnson
OF Grace Baptist Church officiating The ex-
ercises were in charge OF Union Lodge No
II, !. O. o. F. The remains were for
warded Thursday TO Canton. Pa. where
fnal services were conducted upon the ar
rival Of the funeral party by Canton Lodge.
No. 32l !. O. O. F. The remains were az
companied 10 Canton by the widow. Mrs.
Frances +. Mettler. and the three sons.
Thomas c, Robert G. and Frank l. Nett
Ter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23
Getting Ready for Fishing Season.

Within the next two weeks all the YES
sells owned in this city and Alexandria and
employed in the fishing business will have
fitted out and sailed for the lower Poto-
mac and Chesapeake bay to get nets over
board for the summer fishing. The schooner
w. c. kibble. belonging to Capt. Alex Wat
son Of this city, sailed last week under the
command Of Capt. Watson for the James
river and she will work her nets there
throughout the entire summer.
The sloop Lily F. Evans is employed in
fishing nets in the vicinity of Liverpool
Point, under the command of Capt Dick
Johnson. The vessel will change her fish
ing point often and will fish from the
mouth of the river to Alexandria, as the
fish can be found.
The power boat Sea. Bird has recently
been given a general overhauling. She will
go on a cruise very soon under the COM
mand of Capt. Polly Gibson. The catch
made by these vessels will be shipped to
this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23
FOR SHRINERS' OUTING
MR.. F. K. RAYMOND ANNOUNCES
EVENTS FOR NEXT FRIDAY.

The entertainment committee Of Almas
Temple, Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine, hav-
ing charge of the athletic events at Chesa-
peake Beach next Friday, on the occasion
Of the annual outing of the Shriners, has
announced through Chairman Frank K.
Raymond the following revised program and
list of prizes, with the names Of the busi-
ness men who donated them:
First event, 5O-yard dash for mobiles over
200 pounds; first prize $40 gold cuff but
tons, by Castelberg; second prize, 10 pounds
Oriental Coffee by Browning & Banes.
Second event, 50-yard dash, open to sons
of mobiles, under fourteen years; first prize,
IS merchandise. by Lansburgh & Bro; Sec
ond prize, pocketbook, by K. Kneessi &
Sons; third prize, one pair Of $3.50 shoes, by
Family Shoe Store.
Third event, oO-yard dash for daughters
charm, by Berry & Whitmore Co.. second
prize, gold locket, by Gait Bros; third
prize, pocketbook, by X. Kneessi & Sons
Fourth event, 50-yard dash for wives of
nobles first prize, $40 ladies' hat, by Gold
enbergs; second prize, SO umbrella, by B.
F. Smith; third prize, 10 pounds coffee
Angle Brand by Grand Tea Co; fourth
prize, box cut flowers, by Guide Bros. Com
pany.
Fifth event, 1OO-yard dash for students Of
High School-First prize, one pair $40
trousers by John Waldman; second prize,
one pair of So shoes, by Parker, Bridget &
Co.: third prize( pocketbook, by K. kneessi
& Sons.
Sixth event. 1OO-yard dash, open to
mobiles only-First yrize, SO Morris chair,
by w. B. Moses & Sons; second prize, $40
dress suit case, by Saks & Co.; third prize
fine leather belt, by S. E. & ]. E. Rosen-
thai
Seventh event, running high jump; open
First prize. $40 umbrella. by D. ]. kauf-
man; second prize, one pair slippers, by
William Hahn g. Co.; third prize, one
pocketbook, by X. Kneessi & Sons.
Eighth event, putting 16-pound shot; open
to mobiles only-First prize, $40 opera
glasses. by Roe Fulkerson; second prize,
fifty 10-cent cigars, by William M. McCaf-
frey; third prize, box cut flowers, by GUIDE
Bros. Company.
Ninth event, three-legged race; two prizes
to winning teams-One rocking chair, $40,
by Jackson Bros; one years subscription
to Washington Herald, by Scott c. Bone.
Tenth event, potato race for ladies-First
second prize, one china umbrella holder, by
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company;
third prize, box cut flowers, by Guide Bros.
Company.
Eleventh event, running broad jump;
open-First prize SO fancy vest, by 8.
Goldhem & Sons; second prize. IS hat,
by B. H. Stelnmetz Sons Co.; third prize, one
gallon Japan floor varnish, by Charles E.
Hodgkin.
Twelfth event, tug of war between teams
of Washington and Columbia Commander
Thirteenth event. tug Of war between
teams of Potomac and Orient Commander
les, K. T.
selected Almas Temple teams, eleven on
side.
Special prizes will be awarded to each of
the winners Of the aquatic events.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23
POST AND CORPS UNITE.
Visit by; Department President and
Members of Staff.

Mrs. Isabel Worrell Ball, president of the
Woman's Relief Corps of the Department
OF the Potomac and the members Of her
staff paid a visit to John A. Logan Corps
last Wednesday evening at the corps hall
In Anacostia. Mrs Simpson, president of
John A. Logan Corps. welcomed the guests
with great cordially. Business was laid
aside. and John A. Logan Post; which was
meeting In its hall in another section of
the building was invited to join with its
auxiliary in welcoming the officers of the
W. r. c. Commander Frisbie adjourned
the post and the veterans Immediately re-
sponded.
F. Brief congratulatory speeches were made
by the department presIc cnt Mrs Ball.
and by members of her staff. Mrs. Ball ex-
pressed the very great pleasure 1t gave her
to be with Logan Corps and declared that
Its members had accomplished wonders
Without the assistance of John A. Logan
Post and Corps, Mrs. Ball stated, She felt
that the Memorial day work In the Anacos-
tia section would be neglected. It has been
the province of Logan Post and Corps, she
stated. to decorate all the graves of the
veterans who have died in the insane asy-
lum at St Elizabeth, and the graves now
number ZOOS. They have had as assistants
In this work about three hundred children.
Capt. F'risbie, commander of John A. Lo-
gan Post, told how the first flag was raised
over a District of Columbia school build
ing. He said 1t occurred February o. 1892
new public school building had been COM
pleted in Anacostia, and John A. Logan
Post and Corps arranged to present the
school with flag and to have it's raising
attended by appropriate ceremonies. The
Marine Band was engaged for the occa-
sion. several members of Congress spoke,
the troops from Fort Myer fired the salute,
and over five thousand people attended the
flag raising. John A. Logan Post and Corps
served lunch to the assembled multitude,
he declared. and had refreshments left.
The commander then referred to the work
Of Mrs. Ball and declared that the wide
spread observance of Flag day in the Dis
trict is due to the efforts of John A. Logan
Post and Corps and of the department
president, Mrs. Ball. They were the pio-
neers, he said. and blazed the way for the
annual festival to the flag" June IA.
The department officers who accompanied
Mrs. Ball were Mrs. Annie e. Hoagland,
8. V. president; Mrs. Annie Cromwell,
treasurer: Mrs. Jennie r. Cusick, chaplain;
Mrs. Christine Walton Dunlap, chairman of
the executive board; Mrs. Emma C. Little
john, secretary; Mrs. Ida A. Oldroyd,
counselor; Mrs. Mamie G. Davis, inspector;
Mrs. Ida ]. Hart, department patriotic
instructor; Mrs. Cora l.. Smith, l. and l..
officer, and Mrs. Mary V. Goundie, chief OF
staff.
Light refreshments were served after the
speeches were over and a general reception
followed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23
Lightship at Portsmouth,

Lightship No. II. which has just been re-
lieved from duty on the Diamond shoals on
the coast of North Carolina by lightship
No. Y, passed in the capes Friday and
is lying at the lighthouse service station at
Portsmouth, Va, loading supplies for the
lighthouses on the upper part of Chesapeake
bay These supplies will be taken to Balti-
more and transferred to the tenders. to be
distributed to the various stations No. Y
will be given an overhauling at Baltimore
and will shortly sail for the Nantucket
shoals. where she will reueve the light ves-
sci now on the station there, which is to be
Withdrawn for an overhauling.
Edward L. Thomas, assistant keeper of
the light station at Sandy Point, has been
relieved from duty there and transferred
to the Tangier sound light station, sue
ceeding Herbert II. Sterling, resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23
Local Firm in New Location.

The removal of Clark, Davenport &
Company from the building at 18th and +
streets northwest to the new location upon
the northeast corner of 10th and F streets
northwest has been accomplished. In a
measure this store is unique, it is claimed
IN that it specialzes every line of mer-
chandise used for interior decorations. The
highest grades of carpets. the most desir-
able patterns in oriental and domestic
rugs, the most distinctive sorts of uphol-
steries, wall papers and interior decora-
lions are shown, together with an ex-
quisite line of special furniture.
The direct connection of the firm with
the foremost producers of seamless rugs
IN Austria and Berlin affords, it is said a
most comprehensive variety, embracing
every size and color to harmonize with any
conceivable color scheme in room decora-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23
Signal Corps Field Exercises.

The Signal Corps of the National
Guard OF the District of Columbia, about
twenty strong, under command of Lieut.
Putnam, marched to the rife range last
night, and until this evening will engage
In signal practice. The work will COM
prise exercises with flashlights, buzzer
telegraph. field telephones and wigwag-
glng. The command presented a smart
and steady appearance. The men were
met by Capt Thomas S. King superin-
tendent OF the range; Lieut.. Frank D.
Lakeland adjutant of the camp; Cant
Samuel w. Forsythe, Instructor of rifle
practice, and Sergt. John W. Boteler, Sig
nal Corps, detailed at the range as cleo
trician
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23
MANY VISITORS IN TOWN.
Washington Will Get Cream Of the
Travel to the Exposition.

According to hotel keepers and others in
terested in the travelling public, Washington
will get the cream Of the travel to the
jamestown exposition. All of the big hotels
of the city are keeping their full staff on
duty, and the smaller family hotels are
packed and damned every day 1t is said
that the attractions Of the National capital
are drawing great crowds that come this
way after enjoying all the delights Of
Jamestown
All the boats and trains from Norfolk
were crowded yesterday and last night, and
a great throng of western and southern
people came to town. The influx of visitors
is plainly noticeable, and merchants and
other purveyors 10 the public are appre-
ciating the effects of the travel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23
Blue Ridge Inn Open for Season.

The Blue Ridge Inn Smokers Gan Va is
open for the season. 1t is situated on The
summit OF the Blue Ridge mountains. one
mile from Bluemont on the Southern rail-
way. and being LOCO feet above the sea
level Is considered TO be one of the most
delightful and beautiful summer resorts in
this vicinity. The spring water used in the
hotel is from the famous Blue Ridge Inn
springs. The resort is under the manage
ment OF Mr. Herbert A. Birch late with
the Highlands of this city